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Chai Pani's Malabar Chicken
Chai Pani, Asheville North Carolina
If you had to reinvent yourself…if your family's future, and your personal joy, depended on a new career choice, what would you do?
In the last couple years, many have had to ask themselves this question and resolved that life can be different. No, life can be BETTER than it was before. The brave have pressed a mental reset button and haven't looked back!
Our friends Meherwan and Molly Irani did just that, a little over a year ago. They tell the story of a pivotal discussion while driving home from vacation in June 2009. With the real estate market crumbling beneath them, they asked each other, "How can we make a living doing something we love? What are we passionate about?" The answer? Food. They were passionate about food.
August 2009, in the middle of the worst economic crisis of our time, they opened the doors of Chai Pani–a 'fast-casual' restaurant focusing on affordable Indian street food. They had no experience in the restaurant business and lacked the know-how to run a professional kitchen, but they are smart and resourceful.
Meherwan's mom flew in from India to collaborate on the menu and help train the cooks. The first three days of business had such an overwhelming response, they ran out of food and had to shut the doors early! They closed shop for 3 more days to revamp their tactics. Then they reopened Chai Pani and have been kicking tail ever since!
Chai Pani just had its first birthday and has doubled all projections this year. It has received the Mountain Express Editior's Pick for 'Best New Restaurant' and 'Best Lunch' in 2009. A slightly higher honor (in my opinion) is that it has become an unofficial hangout for some well respected chefs in town!
Meherwan explains, India does not have a restaurant-culture like the US. Most Indians cook well, so they eat at home. When they do eat out, they grab something quick from a street vendor. What you are served at most Indian restaurants in the states is Northern Indian cuisine with a slight British influence. This food would only be served in high-end restaurants in India, not eaten by the vast population.
The Irani's dream was to intermingle street food with home-cooked dishes from all over India–and prepare them with local and organic ingredients. Meherwan reveals, "Chai Pani offers a new flavor experience for most Americans, because the food is AUTHENTIC. This is how Indians eat."
The authenticity, quality and prices keep Asheville coming back for more!
The Iranis cordially offered their Malabar Chicken Curry recipe (served on the Thali Plate) to A Spicy Perspective. A vivacious south Indian favorite with tropical flair, that seamlessly marries robust earthy flavors, heat and acidity with the rich cooling effect of coconut. Trust me, this recipe is a keeper!
To prepare Chai Pani's Malabar Chicken Curry:
Pour ½ cup oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and red chiles.
Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add the ginger and onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the onions to brown until they are dark and soft enough the smash with a spatula—about 25-30 minutes.
Add the chili powder, coriander, turmeric, and cilantro—mix together.
Raise the heat back to medium and add the tomatoes, salt, and lime juice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have disintegrated and the oil separates out—15-20 minutes.
Add ½ cup of water and 1 cup coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat.
In a separate skillet, heat 1 Tb. of oil over high. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides, leaving the centers pink—2-4 minutes.
Add the chicken to the curry and simmer 5-7 minutes until the chicken has cooked through. Serve over basmati rice.
Chai Pani's Malabar Chicken Curry
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
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66 User Reviews of Zuiderdam Cruise Ship
TAKE CARE before reserving on Zuiderdam or any other Holland America Cruise ships. We traveled as a group of 6 (my family of four with teenage children and my parents). The Zuiderdam has poorly trained staff, extremely uneven quality of dining, and poor services (shore excursions and spa for instance).
Our problems started at arrival. Our family of four received a room which had not been cleaned. Dirty towels and partially eaten food were in the cupboards, food bits and a variety of sundries (including sweatbands) were on the floor, the bed whilst made had sheets that clearly had been used. We complained to the steward who cleaned the closets but did not vacuum and also did not change the sheets. We complained to the front office at dinner after which the sheets were changed. The room was not vacuumed until the second day.
Dinner service was uneven. In the 'set time' dining the tables are jammed full (3rd floor). The 'reserve as you go' dining room is far more spacious (but fewer tables). The 'buffet' on the Lido Deck is almost inedible and the strong smell of cooking food lingers throughout theLido area including the pool. As far as dinner service, the portions were very small (for example: a 'caprese' salad contained one-half of a cherry tomato and one piece of mozzarella; a strawberry desert contained two 1/4 strawberry portions). The quality of food varied from night to night with some dishes exceeding expectations but an equal number far below expectation.
We tried to use the spa services and made reservations. When we arrived for the services we waited (twice), in both instances there was a failure to communicate between the front desk and service deliverer (pedicurist). After 20 minutes wait both times we were offered only the opportunity to reschedule. No explanation was given. We went to the front desk to complain and try to understand but were told that the only responsible 'persons' were the spa management.
We bought the 'enhanced' spa package consisting of access to a warm whirpool and thermal suites. This was billed as an exclusive service that would not be crowded. We were unable to use the 'thermal suites' at most times due to the number of guests who had been sold the service. The whirlpool area had an all glass enclosure allowing light but the blinds were drawn making the space shadowy and dark, not at all pleasant to use.
We booked a shore excursion to St. John's for snorkeling. The shore excursion was canceled due to 'beach inundation' at the last minute (approx. 11:00) before departure with no alternatives given (or available). We checked on surfforecaster.com and called friends who we were to meet on St. John's and both sources indicated that the snorkeling beach was not inundated (some swell but passable conditions). When we confronted the Front Office, the assistant refused to inform a manager of our complaint because "the manager on duty cannot help you and they don't want us to repeat our story". He offered instead that we could 'make an appointment' with someone else and write our complaint.
This last problem sums up our experience. The Zuiderdam has unresponsive staff who are not trained to address complaints or react. It provides uneven service levels that can impact vacation and the whole atmosphere seems that one should have limited expectations.
My parents who have been on over 50 cruises over the past twenty years felt that the Zuiderdam quality of food and service was the lowest they had ever seen. Their comment, "Holland America had a reputation of being a well-oiled machine and this is a complete surprise," sums up our family experience.
If you consider the Zuiderdam look elsewhere. There must be another boat and another line that will care more about your experience.
This was my 13th cruise, 4th on HAL. While I've not superstitious, perhaps I should have been. Embarkation was very smooth and things were fine, until we got to our stateroom. The refrigerator did not work and although checked twice by maintenance, was never fixed. Also, the light on the cosmetic mirror was out, the shower curtain was about a foot short and some of the drapery hooks were broken. The toilet stopped working the 2nd day, but was quickly fixed. However, it seemed the vacuum system had several hiccups during the two weeks. Taken separately, these are small concerns. Taken together, it adds up to lack of maintenance oversight.
We also had issues with the liquor bottle service. There was complete inconsistency in ordering. I wanted to upgrade the scotch from Cutty Sark to a single malt (the answer was no) and they finally agreed to JW Red at no upcharge. Our traveling companions next door wanted to upgrade from Bacardi Light to Bacardi Gold (sold at the same price in the bars) and were told no, period. If HAL is going to offer a bottle service, why make it difficultand not customer friendly?
As to the cruise itself, it was fine, except for the dreaded Novovirus (see end of review). The ship is still in good shape, the staff was very friendly and the entertainment (HalCats & Daryl @ the piano bar) were great. Cruise Director Gene was very friendly and always visible.
Ports: I'm not going to review any ports, except Puerto Chiapas, Mex.: I ask, WHY? this place is a complete waste of time. The town is about a half-hour bus ride from the port and there is nothing there. The ship offered two tours.
Food: typically good HAL fare. Salad choices were strange, but soups and appetizers were inspried. Except for one night when they couldn't seem to cook a steak correctly, entrees were usually well prepared. I don't do dessert, but they looked pretty good.
Disembarkation in San Diego (the ship continued on to Vancouver) was a mess. A few hundred passengers had chosen the expidited program to take their own luggage and HAL completely botched it, leaving most of us queued in the passageway for about a hour after the announcement. I'm 59 and well below the median age on the ship. Imagine a bunch of seniors jammed together and trying to negotiate a couple of narrow ramps with 50 lb. suitcases!
Now the dreaded Novovirus: more than 200 people came down with it. While HAL continues to blame the passengers, I think the cruiseline is more to blame. According to several blogs, HAL has had more breakouts than any other cruiseline. It's either the crew or a sanitation problem and it wasn't the first time on the Zuiderdam.
In summary, while HAL continues to run a class operation and I like the basic ship design and itineraries, the Novovirus problem (and the way they handle it) has me looking at other lines in the near future.
This was our fifth cruise with HAL, so we had no surprises that we experienced. Our itinerary was Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curaco, Panama (not going through the canal, but in and out of the Atlantic side) and Costa Rica. It was a 10 day cruise.
Check in was easy, and pleasant. We were able to have lunch on board, and since our cabins were not ready yet, we walked around the ship to get oriented to it.
Our cabin was facing the stern, which initially sounded pretty "blah," but it was very comfortable and gave us a new perspective of where we were! We only had to walk down two flights of stairs to the dining room which was convenient.
The ship holds about 1,900 passengers, and is very comfortable. We had an older crowd on board, since it was a longer cruise, and we opted to eat upstairs on the Lido Deck at the buffet, since the food was basically the same as the main restaurant downstairs, and the dress upstairs was more casual.
In terms of destinations, we had been to the Half Moon Cay before, and took advantageof the beach and did a waaverunner tour, which was fun. We had been to Aruba and Curaco before, and elected not to take any tours there, but walked around town and did some minor shopping. The prices in Aruba on watches were very attractive, and I ended up with a Tag costing about 42% less then in the US. The store was Little Switzerland which we've shopped in many times before (not on the "recommended" list that the cruise line talks about).
We had a lecturer on board who lived in Panama, and talked about the history of the Canal, which was a real educaation. We arrived in Panama around 5:30 AM and everyone was up on deck for the arrival. There's very tasty Panama rolls for breakfast that were served, along with hot chocolate, which hit the spot. To see the GE tugs pull ships through the locks is certainly amazing. We had about three feet of clearence on both sides of the locks, but it all went very smoothly, and it was just fascinating to watch it from our stateroom.
Costa Rica was tropical. We opted to take an off-road trip, which was a lot of fun. We rode in a huge GMC van that held 50 or so passengers, and the trip was fascinating. The driver and host did a great job, and answered any and all questions that were thrown at them. The scenery was beautiful, and even though we were in a rain forest, it didn't rain during our trip. We had a stop half-way through the trip, and it was very enjoyable for everyone.
We love cruising for many reasons, and met some very nice friends from Canada who played Trivia with us. The service is still very good, and the entire trip was "low key" in that nightlife was pretty minimal, but certainly adequate. The staff is there to serve and please the customers, and I feel that once agin they've achieved their goal.
About Us Jim (66) and I (61) have taken 24 cruises, mostly on HAL. We cruise with HAL largely because of the excellent service, but also to enjoy their generously appointed cabins. We love lazy sea days and usually sleep late and close the casino at night.
Overview This was our tenth cruise on our favorite ship; our first 10-day and our first Panama Canal. We hadn't been on a cruise since March, and this one was well-deserved. As the ship itself is our destination, we won't have any comments about shore excursions.
Service Service, as always, was exemplary. Captain van den Berg found us the calmest waters and even docked ahead of schedule a time or two.
Hotel Manager Mark Pells runs a fine hotel, and all services ran smoothly. Mr. Pells graciously attended our Meet 'n' Greet, which was held in a private section on the port side of the Crow's Nest. It was originally set up with a table for cookies and coffee, but Beverage Manager Mr. Daniela pulled it all out and they served champagne, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and juice, and walked around with trays of pastries, all courtesyof Mr. Pells. He filled us in on the itinerary and answered a few questions, then introduced the Panama Tour Guide Richard Ditrich, and Cruise Director Jesse. He is probably the most accessible Hotel Manager we've ever met, and it is clear that he is well respected by his dedicated and professional crew.
Most notable staff/crew:Captain Dirk van den Berg Hotel Manager Mark Pells Cruise Director Jesse "Yessie" Higley Concierges Kate and Bong DR Manager Mr. Sanjay Nariani DR Supervisor Arpad Plavecz DR Supervisor Mr. Leo
We found a few nice surprises! The physical changes to the ship are beautiful. At first I balked at the demise of our beautiful Oak Room, but once I experienced the Explorations Cafe, it grew on me. This combination library/internet center/coffee bar is beautifully designed to flow easily into what's left of the Crow's Nest. Every time I visited, it seemed to be better utilized than the old locations were. There is a sliding wooden panel which is pulled close to separate it from the Crow's Nest when in use for private functions. The old Internet Center is now a screening room; the old library is now Mirebella, an upscale gem boutique; the Windstar Cafe is now the new Pinnacle Lounge, a beautiful bar and comfortable seating area attended by the amiable Mark the Shark.
Embarkation I think HAL has the very best embarkation procedure of all. There are very short waits for check-in, and we were aboard in about 15 minutes.
Cabin We were upgraded from SS8099 to SA7061, a Deluxe Suite directly across from the Concierges in the Neptune Lounge. This is the best location we have ever had, and we did not hear any noise from the Lounge entrance at all. This suite was outstanding! Huge (510 total square feet), comfortable room, spacious veranda with two chairs and ottomans and a little dining table and 4 small chairs. Plenty for two. The bathroom had a jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double sink with two corner medicine cabinets and storage shelf below. A generous variety of Elemis products was provided, and refilled daily as needed. There was also an umbrella, laundry basket (service is free in full suites) and 2 fluffy cotton robes and slippers. The dressing room had a built-in dressing table with 3 drawers, hair dryer and lighted magnifying makeup mirror (1X/5X), 3 closets with mirrored doors and a safe (3 more closets are in the hall by the door). In the sitting area were a large couch, two occasional chairs and coffee table, desk with flat screen TV, cooler with loaded minibar and CD/DVD player, binoculars, data port, 2 telephones with voice mail and wake-up service, and a wall of mirrors behind the bed, making the room look much larger. Our cabin steward Muc served us well, working around our odd sleeping habits and provided plenty of ice and towels on request.
We found the usual bottle of champagne from Captain van den Berg and Hotel Manager Mark Pells, a packet from the Concierges with a list of the services they provide, our custom-printed letterhead, post cards & pen. We have stayed in this Cat suite many times, so were not surprised by the clean, well-kept and recently upgraded condition. The only change since our last cruise was the flat screen TV. Everything else seemed 'like home.'
Dining As You Wish Dining is here to stay. Although there is overwhelming support for Traditional (fixed) seating, HAL is holding on tightly to this more flexible dining plan. AYWD allows you to appear at the Vista Dining Room at any time and be seated either alone or with other passengers. I personally do not care to repeat the same cruise talk with new tablemates every night. I like having my iced tea or pretend wine waiting for me when I'm seated, refills without asking, or having my plate removed without waiting for everyone else to finish the course.
On the first night, when there is only one Showroom show, seating in AYWD is difficult to coordinate, so the wait may be longer than other nights. After that, the wait should be no more than a few minutes.
Don't misunderstand -- we had excellent service by all dining room attendants, but, except for the Supervisors, they were different every night. If you 'click' with a waiter at the beginning, you can make a standing reservation at his table for a certain time every night. We tried to ask for Hunky Dory's table, but he was so popular he was completely booked.
Ship's Facilities I have reviewed this ship many times before, so I will not write about everything.
Internet Café: I have no idea how I managed to use up 100 minutes of internet in 3 days. I frequently have many windows open, and even though I logged out of one, the others may have stayed connected. What I need is a (complimentary) unlimited plan.
Staff The Officers, Staff and Crew on this ship offer the highest level of service we have ever seen. They are professional, yet personable, and easily accessible.
Excursions This is my stock advice. I print it with every review. If you haven't already booked online, when you arrive at your cabin you will find a Shore Excursions brochure listing the various activities available shoreside. You may fill out the order form at your leisure and deposit it in the Express Drop Box at the Shore Excursions Desk. Please keep in mind that the most popular trips sell out very fast. If you are traveling with friends and want to go together, put all the tickets on one room card. One time we ordered separately and one couple got the tickets and one couple didn't.
Other Stuff Paul Tanner's show was SRO, and we were lucky to be able to stand up against the wall in the balcony. What a great singer!
At the Mariners' Award Ceremony we received our copper medallions. There were also some silvers and a platinum award. Cocktails and elaborate hors d'oeuvres were served, after which we proceeded to the Vista Dining Room for a lovely luncheon. There are so many Mariners now that the luncheon is divided into two separate seatings on different days.
The Panama Canal The Hotel Manager opened the bow and served Panama Rolls (yum) and offered Mimosas, Champagne and juices. Even though it was drizzling, we enjoyed Richard's history lesson over the PA while we entered the locks. Instead of Colon, we stopped on the dock at Cristobal, which seemed to go on forever. There were many booths with local handicrafts and a great band playing American hits in the local steel drum fashion. The half-naked native Panamanians kind of surprised me, but I guess it's part of the culture.
Thanksgiving Day was by far our BEST sea day ever! We spent a lazy morning getting ready for the sumptuous feast in the Pinnacle hosted by Hotel Manager Mark Pells. He served a lovely Champagne Luncheon with a special dessert -- ice cream in a crunchy shell, fresh strawberries and blueberries topped with strawberry sauce. Devine!
Our friends wanted to have dinner in the Lido, which was not nearly as special as the dining room. The food was the same as in the dining room, but although the service was faster, it was too casual for me. I missed the linen tablecloths, and the room just didn't 'feel' special. I spent the next hour tracking down my favorites to give them their 'above and beyond' tips, and take the last few photos of my vacation family.
Debarkation We had Pink/1 tags, and should have been first off after the wheelchair pax, but at 8:15 we went down to get in line. There were hundreds of people there, but the elevator left us at the head of the line, so we stayed there.
Someone came through and asked everybody ELSE to step aside so they could proceed, and it looked like the Red Sea parting. I think we got off at about 9:00 and found a porter right away who went all the way to the far corner to find our bags, and had us through Customs in about 5 minutes.
Once outside, they told us about the taxi strike, and a very aggressive East Indian van driver offered us a ride for $11 each, so we jumped in. At the airport, he left our bags at the curb, but not at the end of the curbside checkin line that already had 50+ people in it. We got another porter to take the bags inside, and the line there was even longer. I told him my flight was at 10:05, so he took the luggage to the head of the line for luggage tags and found the biggest one was 4 pounds overweight, so he had to charge me for that, and another charge for the 5th bag. I gave him $35 and he sent them through.
He then took us to the front of the Security line (jumping about 100 people) and we had to run to the gate. I paid for priority boarding, so we got right on the half-boarded plane, picked very good seats (first come, first served on Southwest) and departed on time. Whew! If it hadn't been for this wonderful porter, we never would have made that flight.
After we got to Jacksonville, we were so tired we checked back into the hotel and slept for 3 hours. Once on the road, the construction backed us up for about 1-1/2 hours, but we finally got home at about 8:00. We left the puppy at Doggy Sleepover Camp for one more night and made an admirable attempt at unpacking and laundry, but honestly we (I) took 2 days to finish.
Regarding the debarkation, it's annoying when SO many things go wrong. I'm just grateful it happened at the end of the cruise instead of the beginning. Since it was too late to mention this fiasco on our comment cards, I emailed this info to Mark, hoping they can make some adjustments to make certain the early fliers GET OFF EARLY!
Final Thoughts HAL's ms Zuiderdam, whenever she's in the Caribbean, is our ship of choice. We enjoy seeing our 'family' and spending time in her beautiful public areas and generous private accommodations. The passenger mix is right for us -- no uncontrolled children, no trouble finding a chaise at the pool, no pressure to drink all day. It's harder to sail the Zuiderdam now that she's not in the Caribbean in the summer, but we can be patient. One day we may even bite the bullet and actually try an Alaskan cruise.
See you around someday, maybe, on some "dam" ship!
The Ship We had a cabin with a veranda on deck 8 which was comfortable, not spacious, but with good closet and drawer space. The beds were comfortable, our cabin steward was excellent, the food was generally very good with a wide selection for dinner, the dining service was very good, and we enjoyed most of the entertainment. The ship has two pools, which at some of the peak times were insufficient to handle all of the interested passengers. But most of time, there were enough chairs. I suggest that ship excursions be booked before hand online, as the ship's desk had a long line the first couple of days. Also, bring something warm as the air conditioning in the public areas was on high, and it was uncomfortably cold in the hallways, lounges, dining areas, etc. Each cabin has a thermostat, so it was not a problem there.
Grand Turk We spent several hours at the complex by the ship. A very nice beach, lots of lounge chairs, and shade if desired. There is also a huge pool behind Margaritaville which was very nice. An added plus was there wasa good band at the pool. We did not go into town, but the couple that we were traveling with did. Their comment was it was not much. We did not snorkel or dive, but heard that it is quite good there. Our friends had sticker shock when they got the bill for two margaritas at Margaritaville, so be prepared if you order a drink.
Tortola We were tendered in as there were 4 ships in port when we arrived. This process took about an hour, but was handled efficiently by the staff. We opted for a local tour of the island in an open air bus, of which there were many waiting, for $20 per person. We had some very good views of the island and the tour lasted about 2 hours. The roads are narrow, bumpy, and with lots of curves. We returned in late afternoon, during which time the ship had docked. That evening, there was a Caribbean BBQ buffet on the pool deck, which was very good.
St. Thomas It is necessary to get a green card and immigration ID. This was required of every passenger on board, regardless if you were getting off the ship or not. This was done by decks, and the first announcement over the loud speaker was at 7 AM. Once our deck was called, it was a very fast process. We left the ship mid morning and took a taxi ($4 per person) to town as the ship docked away from the downtown area. In addition to the hundreds of shops, there was an open air market, mostly clothing and costume jewelry. Since there were 5 or 6 ships in port, the downtown was very busy and crowded. There were a lot of open air tour taxies, and we took a tour of the island for $25 per person. Again, lots of nice views of the island, and much smoother roads. We stopped at Coki beach for a break. Typical clear blue water, nice beach but not too large, and very crowded. The van took us back to the ship, so we did not need a taxi on return. There were also tours that included beach time as well.
Half Moon Cay It was as nice as many other reviews said it would be. We were the only ship in port and were tendered in and out. The beach and water are great, with plenty of lounge chairs. We had prearranged to rent a clam shell, and got another when we got to the beach, after being told aboard ship that they were all sold out. Additionally, there is some shade available and a few hammocks. Good swimming, shallow water. Did not snorkel, but it looked like there was not much to see in the snorkel area. They handled the BBQ lunch very well, and there were sufficient facilities for the large crowd. The food was good; hamburgers, hot dogs, steak sandwiches, ribs, chicken, salads and soft drinks.
Overall, we were pleased with our trip. The Zuiderdam is supposed to be retrofit within the next few weeks, and we heard that they were going to add about 100 rooms.
Our first cruise (my husbands retirement present) we were so excited. When we first arrived everything was just great after all Holland America belongs to one of the largest if not THE largest cruise lines in the world Carnival Cruise Line.
It didn't take long for the shine to wear off our cruise, the stench coming from the toilet was unbearable, each time the toilet was flushed the odor filled the bathroom area.
A lady who was in the cabin a few doors down from us was so angry about something, I'm not sure what it was, blew a tantrum and changed rooms from the 6th. floor to another floor, oh yes we paid for and were in the upper veranda ss rooms.
And then it happened, we had to step on and kill a COCKROACH yes a COCKROACH and believe me it was a big one. How would you feel if you opened your upper veranda ss suite room door and were confronted by a cockroach. After killing it we took a picture of it and brought the photo to the front desk. She actually came up to the 6thfloor, confirmed it was a cockroach and picked it up and took it away, she said she would have our room scanned and cleaned for any other roachs that may be lurking in the dark.
Then the nightmare began, the front desk manager a young lady by the name of Nancy just about came out and said we had brought the COCHROACH aboard the ship. She did everything in her power to pooh pooh the incident away.
Then she said she wasn't going to offer us anything for our troubles because she didn't want to insult us, and if we wanted to take this incident any further we should talk to their head office, and that is that.
That was our first cruise experience, we won't be taking our chances with any of the Carnival Cruise Line companies again.
Room was hot from day one. Desk kept making excuses. First said temp was within range. Then said would be fixed after next port stop. Talked to other people on ship, and found others had same problem during whole 10 day cruise to Panama. Happening on decks 5,7,8,1 that I know about. Some people got compensated from $100 to $800. Others did not get compensated. Guess it depended on how loud you yelled. Desk kept lying about problem, at least they could do was admit it was a problem they couldn't fix and compensate everyone. But they kept on denying the problem even though most passengers knew it was ship wide.
Ship very old and worn. Poor service throughout, especially Lido restaurant. Very disappointing. Many crew members could not speak English and could not give directions on ship. Our room was left open by room steward. Food was of poor quality. Pinnacle Restaurant was good but was $50 extra dollars.
This was our 6th cruise, our first with HAL. We chose this trip because of the itinerary and length of cruise. We flew in from Canada with friends and arrived early enough to make the 11:30 am boarding. We were all held back until about 1pm and were given literature on illness on the previous cruise. We were given the option to change our cruise to another date at check in. We were also reminded to wash our hands often, and to use the Purell stations throughout the ship. This caused us some anxiety, of course. We work and dont have the flexibility to change our plans, so that wasn't an option. So we forged ahead. In retrospect, we now appreciate the heads up.
We boarded and were sent to the Lido until our cabins were ready. By then we had a wonderful lunch, a couple of mohitos, and were ready to holiday.
We ate in the dining room "As You Wish" dining a couple of times. We found the key was to arrive early and we easily got a table for 4. We enjoyed our dinners there, and also optedfor dinner in the Lido, which suited us well. We had two lunches in the Pinnacle -- one alone, and one with our friends, and they won (in the Marriage Game) a Pinnacle dinner as well. Each time the service and food were exceptional.
We loved the entertainment each night. We didn't spend much time in the casino as we found it smokey, so we used our gambling money for spa services instead.
We had VF verandah cabins on 5 and had no obstructions from life boats. In fact, we had great seats in the shade for our trip though the Panama Canal. We used our verandahs a lot. I like to have my coffee out there, and I also like to spend some alone time in the afternoons there.
We went to afternoon tea once and thoroughly enjoyed that. Met some great people. We got pics taken each formal night, as a couple, and then with our friends. By the end of the cruise we had lots of choices to pick from and split a package (buy 3 and get one free) with our friends. So we each came home with the best couple shot and the best group shot. Good strategy.
We loved the food and the choices at each meal. We took in as many activities as our time and energy allowed. We enjoyed Richard's seminars. Some of us did a wine tasting which was fun. We met many Canadians and some even from our home town.
We loved our beds, the linens and the Elemis bath products in our cabins. The service was the best we have had. We never felt crowded or rushed and had fun.
A couple of us used the internet to keep in touch with family situations at home. We felt it was a little slower and a little more expensive than what we have used on other lines. So we used it prudently.
It was a great vacation with a great cruise line, on a wonderful ship, and with the best service we have had so far. Yes, we would recommend it and would sail with HAL again.
This was our second cruise on this wonderful ship. The first was April 2, 2005, and a reveiw I posted is still here. I have not changed my mind at all to differ much from the previous reveiw. HAL is still our favorite line for cruising.
Embarkation is still the classiest, fastest we have seen of all four lines we have tried.
The ship is in fine shape and kept that way, with a fine crew of maintenance people.
The ship's crew in all is friendly and helpful in every department.
The food is always excellent, and presentation and service is great.
The passengers are older than on other lines, but usually showing more class than on other lines. I do not know if people are more stressed in this time frame, but there were a few problem passengers the crew had to deal with. Please people try to act and treat all on board with more empathy for others. This is a vacation. It is for fun for all! All things can not be perfect, but your attitudes and actions can be if you try harder. And for sure guys, please wash yourhands after using the bathroom. I still saw several fellows that did not wash. How discourteous and filthy is that!
Still I have to say if you have a bad time on any cruise it is your own fault. A cruise is the best vacation anyone can take for the price per day. So take a cruise for yourself and have the time of your life.

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The art of herbal healing in Central Java, Indonesia
"Indonesian Jamu?" That was my first reaction when I was asked whether I wanted to visit the Jamu doctor, so I became very excited to learn that there was also an Indonesian form called "Jamu", which I had the opportunity to experience at the MesaStila Wellness Resort in Magelang, Central Java.
Over the years, I have dabbled in all sorts of ancient wellness philosophies including Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic traditional medicine, as if on an eternal search to find the miracle cures for my 'ailments'. So it was only natural to continue this search to discover more about this Indonesian healing tradition that dates back to prehistoric times, yet still relatively unheard of in the western world.
Origins and definition of Jamu
Although there is no real concrete evidence, stories suggest its roots came from the ancient palaces of Surakarta (Solo) and Yogyakarta in central Java. Influenced through a complex cultural blend of Chinese, Indian and Arab traditions.
Jamu means merely Indonesian herbal medicine. Based on the belief that the cure comes from within, it encourages the body to produce antibodies as opposed to the taking medicine drugs to kill an infection. Around 1,000 plant species are commonly used to prepare many remedies. An astonishing fact is that with over 40,000 species of tropical plants that are in existence globally, 30,000 of them grown in Indonesia. So it's no surprise that plants are considered a powerful healing tool in Indonesian culture.
Many of the younger generations of Indonesians now use modern forms of medicine. Nethertheless 70% of Indonesians living in rural areas in Java still go a Jamu doctor to get treatment for their ailments, just like we would go to our local General Practitioner.
My personalised Jamu healing ritual
Tabib – Pak Rahman was my Jamu Doctor. Coming from the nearby village of Grabag, he is a welcome visitor for many of the guests arriving to MesaStila, looking for alternative healing remedies. With over 24 years of experience, Pak Rahman began as an apprentice through his training in an Indonesian martial art known as Pencak Silat, a traditional form of exercise and powerful way to create energy and gain control of your body. He is an important figure and provides Jamu healing to women, men and children in his local community.
I had my consultation with Pak Rahman and the holistic nurse at the Clubhouse of the hotel, where guests can lazily lounge all day on antique mahogany Indonesian day beds in comfortable yoga pyjamas that are provided to you in your room. After having explained my current health issues, I went with him on a short journey through the gardens in the hotel, to seek out the appropriate healing plants for my remedy. We then returned to Clubhouse where he began to chop and mix all the ingredients.
Pak Raham's skills and experience lies in being able to contrast a hot illness with a cold medicine and vice versa, using recipes that have handed down through generations of teachings. Therefore, understanding the contrasts between hot and cold, sweet and sour, and strong and week, for example, are vitally important for all the ingredients to work in harmony together.
My Personalised Jamu tonic
- 2 x slices of Lempuyang rhizome- A medicinal plant found in Asia used to treat many ailments including colds and increasing appetitie
- 2 x slices of Galangal rhizome – An Indonesian plant containing high anti-oxidant and enzyme-activation properties, helping with indigestion and loss of appetite.
- Terminalia Arjuna leaves – A tree found originally in India, its leaves have high anti-oxidant properties and are also helpful for improving cardiovascular health.
- 1 x slice of Curcuma root– An anti-inflammatory which helps also to relieve a variety of digestive problems
- 1 x slice orange and white turmeric root – A very effective liver cleanser.7 x cardamom seeds – A good source of minerals containing potassium, calcium, and magnesium and other therapeutic elements.
- Water, honey, lime and crystalised suger and a 3-step filtration process
Jamu can be used on its own and also in conjunction with other healing techniques to help speed up the healing process. So after I had drunk my tonic, I was laid down onto one of the day beds where I was given a massage treatment using pressure point manipulation.
In an ideal world, I should drink a freshly-prepared tonic once a week. And if you are staying in the hotel, there is a Jamu session every morning, where various tonics providing more general health benefits are freshly made and offered to guests as part of their wellness program.
Jamu is not an overnight remedy and has to be used consistently to start seeing results. Nevertheless, staying in one the most beautiful boutique hotels in Central Java and experiencing three days of Indonesian wellness, made me feel entirely rejuvenated inside and out. It has also made me more curious about the art of Indonesian healing and its deep connectivity with the country's strong cultures and traditions.
If you're interested like I am to know more about Jamu, I suggest that you read Jamu, The Ancient Indonesian Art of Herbal Healing. Written by Irish Journalist Susan Jane-Beers, it's the only English version that gives you an all-rounder insight about the concept.
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To make the most of this neighbourhood, stay at the boutique hotel, MesaStila Resort, Magelang Central Java


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According to the conservative News Max, Roger Ailes feels that "the clear and present danger confronting America is secularism." That might explain the blatant promotion of conservative Christianity on the "fair & balanced" Fox News. If there is any doubt that Fox has become a secular conduit for Christian proselytization, Monday's Fox & Friends should erase that completely. In an attempt to further walk back his offensive statement that the Newtown massacre was due to the elimination of God from the schools, Huckabee talked about how those who have eliminated God are shit out of luck. His self promoting sermon, about the necessity of God and the necessity for Christians to stop apologizing for God, so moved Gretchen Carlson that she wept. Seriously, this is the kind of stuff that you see on Christian broadcasting - but this is supposedly a "real news, fair & balanced network?" Really?
Steve Doocy began by reporting that "school prayer did return" to the Sandy Hook elementary school because "so many of the teachers," who were huddling in closets, prayed with their students. FACT CHECK - one of the teachers, at the behest of a student, said a prayer. (So I guess that those who got killed didn't pray?) Huckabee said it was "a common human reaction when all of our human answers fail and that's why we recognize that we really need God." As he did on his own show, Huckabee started off by saying that he wasn't talking about school prayer when he made his original comments. But that was followed with the comment that "we've created an atmosphere in this country where the only time we want to invoke God's name is after the tragedy." He praised the president for quoting scripture and whined about "how we criticize anybody who invokes God's name except after a tragedy."
Gretchen Carlson said that when she puts her children to bed she tells them that "God is always with you." She choked up when she added that "when you wake up know that he is with you." She started to cry when she talked about her how her church service was "so moving" and that "it was so wonderful to know that if you are a person with faith, that you have a lot of questions why, but you have something to hold on to."
Huckabee preached about how, if you're a believer, when you hit rock bottom it's not really the bottom because "we know there's a world that goes beyond the evil of this one... and if we didn't have that hope, if there was not then again I refer to what the president said last night, he spoke of heaven...if we don't believe that there is such a place, there's something beyond this physical life we live, then there is no hope." He added that it's important that "we quit apologizing for having spiritual conversations that we quit being ashamed that we believe in God and we recognize that it's the only thing that keeps us together when there's an inexplicable tragedy..."
While talking about the necessity of God is appropriate for a church service, is it really the role of Fox News to be pushing a Christian view that discounts those who do not have that belief? For many, faith is important in dealing with crises; but there are also other secular approaches. Is it appropriate for Mike Huckabee to be advancing a persecuted Christian meme (Christians being forced to apologize? Not on Fox!) in the midst of a tragedy? Is there any point at which Mike Huckabee and Fox News can stop making this about real issues and not Roger Ailes' agenda?
As for the Tammy Faye Baker imitation — I noticed she wept for those who don't "have God in their lives", but what about when the news broke on Newoton? Where were her tears then?
It's bad enough that Faux Noise is the PR outlet for the GOP, but I am really tired of them shoving their version of a fairy tale at me at every possible turn.
How to Know If Prayers Are Answered?
If we are truly committed to the Lord and pray in faith, we can usually see when our prayers have been answered. In fact God answers every sincere prayer when prayed in faith. Keep in mind, however, sometimes God's answer is yes … sometimes it is no … sometimes it is wait a while … and sometimes it is that you are praying the wrong prayer.
This classic "answer" exposes the corruption at the heart of all fundamentalist groups.
It's actually pretty easy to be all-powerful, all-just and all-goodness when one doesn't have to accept any responsibility.
Where was God when all the martyrs were dying for their faith? When men and women were being turned into lion chow, rather than having the lions sleeping at their feet (in a "Daniel-lion's den" kind of thing), where was God then? Where was God when Joan of Arc was being burned at the stake? Where was God when "His chosen people" were being slaughtered in Treblinka and Auschwitz? Where was God when Yeshua (His own "son") was hanging like a scarecrow? Where was God when Herod was busy slaughtering hundreds (maybe thousands) of innocent children while Joseph and Mary were heading for the safety of Egypt?
According to the old children's hymn, "Jesus loves the little children . . . red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight." I don't recall anything in that song mentioning "except if they don't believe in Him" or "but only if they pray to Him all the time."
Sorry Huckster, but you really can't have it both ways. You (and others of your ilk) can't be preaching that "God loves everyone" (you might remember the way, not so very long ago, you and your fellow members of the Christian Taliban pulled the old "hate the sin, love the sinner" crap with gays) while turning around and saying "God won't be where He isn't wanted." That, Mr Huckster, is tantamount to blasphemy. You and your ilk are basically saying that YOU know "God's Will" better than God does.
As the old prayer goes, "Dear God, save me from your followers."
It pisses me off because them Fox morons spew a theological view fit for a chimpanzee or a dog or horse or dolphin or shrimp.
Let me explain.
Where was God?
What a monumentally phucked up question to ask.
God was there. God was watching. God was watching when the idiot killer was conceived. God was watching as his second amendment loving mother kept guns in the home. God is watching this very moment when I write this and there is some moron out there contemplating if us LBRULS have gone too far in this here xtian nation. God is watching the factories and its owners and workers selling beautifully crafted killing devices.
That is the same God that Paster Fried Squirrel, and other buyble thumpin morans, say God got momentarily angry allowing tragedy to happen to remind us of his awesomeness.
Since we are at it, let me remind those buyble thumping morons that God in his infinite wisdom allowed for President Obama's re-election and HE is going to take guns away from buyble thumping morons.
I can pray to that.
You are the kind of person who make remarks like, "God just made 20 more angels."
Well, if your god relishes the violent sacrifice of children to feed his ego, you can keep him. And, keep him away from mine.
What a load of sanctimonious bullshit.
What a room full of assholes.


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Kiefer Sutherland's Daughter Makes Acting Debut On Veep, Proving HBO's All About The Nepotism Casting This Year
Nepotism's proving to be HBO's favorite casting technique this year as more and more young actors with famous parents get their start on the network. A few weeks ago the Internet went crazy over the fact that all the young stars of Girls descend from well-known parents — and Sarah Sutherland's debut on Veep last night will be sure to add more fuel to that fire.
Sarah Sutherland, daughter of Kiefer Sutherland and granddaughter of Donald Sutherland, played Selina Meyer's (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) daughter Katherine on the third episode of the (awesome) new series. Famous lineage aside, she did a great job playing a college freshman completely uninterested in her mother's career. She captured the true essence of someone struggling to be loved by her mother, while also realizing that same mother's somewhat of a fraud. It was a bundle of teenage angst delivered in deadpan lines. So many teenage Xanga entries from the mid '00s finally spoken aloud.
The young actress recently graduated from NYU's famous Tisch School of the Arts in spring 2012 and landed this role early last fall. Whether or not her father and/or grandfather helped open any doors, I do not know. All I know is that she's the fourth young actress to show up on HBO this spring with famous parents.
But even if her dad did get her a few meetings (and I have to think he likely did), she still got the role on her own. Just like all the four stars of Girls: Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke and Zosia Mamet. Yes, having famous parents certainly helps get your foot in the door, but it doesn't get you much further than that.
If it did, "actresses" like Tori Spelling would be starring in Blockbuster films, rather than reality shows. And I guess after being in the real working world for a few years now, I've learned it's all about "who you know" in every industry. So I suppose I shouldn't hate all these young actresses too much for doing what we'd all do if we had the opportunity. As long as they're talented, I can let it slide.


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"I'll never be a bride again…now I'm just someone's wife." -Monica Geller-Bing
Actually, I'm okay with that. It's over now and I'm glad.
The week of the wedding I was feeling pretty good. Nothing left to do but let everything happen. Then the day before the wedding I got my nails done and I HATED them. And I got shellac nail polish so there was no time to change them because I had to get going for the rehearsal. I had a major breakdown because obviously nails are the most important part of the day. Honestly though I'm okay with how upset I was as I was imagining all of my photos with this expensive dress and then some trashy nails. It all turned out okay because you can't really see them in any of my photos.
On to the dress rehearsal where everyone was on time and I really appreciated that. It's hard to get a big group together but we all made it. We ran through the rehearsal a few times so everyone was sure of where to be, then it was on to dinner. We went to Santorini in Greektown in Detroit and it was perfect. I couldn't believe it. They had our reservation AND the food was good!? I couldn't believe that finally everything was working out. Secretly to myself I had believed that since everything had been so hard leading up to the wedding that the actual wedding was going to run perfectly. Things were looking up! We had a great time and I got excited for how much more fun we were going to have at the wedding.
We go home, I lay down, and BOOM. Total anxiety hit me. I don't know why but I just started experiencing anxiety last year and it's really fucking awful. It makes me physically ill and I can't sleep. I got about one hour of sleep total before it was time to go get my hair and makeup done.
My bridesmaids, my mom and I all met up at Dean Sadler's Hair & Makeup Studio where I've been getting my hair done for several years. All of the bridesmaids looked AMAZING. Rachelle had been having some trouble with her tattoo cover up and he helped her put it on. In the photos it looks like she never had a tattoo.
After that we all met up in my hotel room to get our dresses on and do photos with my photographer, Jeffrey Lewis Bennett. Just as I was supposed to start taking photos of my mom zipping me into my dress, my mom yelled out that her hem on her dress had ripped. Thankfully her mom had dropped off an emergency kit which included safety pins so Laura helped her pin it back up. My mom stressing out did not help my anxiety very much.
I get into my dress, we take some photos, then Jeffrey leaves to go do photos with the guys. Judging from the photos of empty alcohol bottles it looks like the guys were having a lot more fun than we were. Kaydence, my 1 year old flower girl, grabbed someone's coffee off of one of the tables and dumped it all down the front of her white dress. Kara, her mom, sprung up and ran her into the bathroom and was somehow able to get it all out.
Everyone tells you the wedding flies by…well GUESS WHAT? The actual time BEFORE the wedding DRAGS ON FOREVER. Our wedding was at 5pm and it felt like it was never going to get there. I just wanted to get that part underway so I could start to relax. Once it was getting close I had to call Joey to see if our officiant had made contact with him because we had to fill out our marriage license beforehand. Nope, she decided to get there half an hour later than she was supposed to. Finally she came up and had me fill it out, and then my coordinator came to grab us and I decided to go to the bathroom before leaving. If you're wearing a ball gown, you will need someone's help. There is no getting around it. My mom helped me and as I leaned over I felt the back of my dress snap. The top clasp flew off.
If you're wondering what I was doing moments before the wedding, three people were attempting to safety pin my dress. It wasn't working so I just said screw it and let's go. The rest of the day my dress was a little loose in the chest but no wardrobe malfunctions occurred.
Finally it was time to walk down the aisle. As I was walking up the stairs onto the riser I almost fell because my stupid seamstress didn't want to take any length off of the dress and it was too long. I tripped over it all night. Anyway I made it up there, we said our vows, we kissed, and we were married. THAT part went by in a flash. Both of our vows were very customized to our relationship and it was really awesome saying and hearing them. (By the way, people who said to us that one or the others were better…that's not cool and you totally missed the point.)
We did photos while everyone else had cocktail hour. All good there. Jeffrey is my shining star. He never pissed me off once during our entire wedding experience.
We get announced, we cut the cake (delicious) then it's time to eat. As we started getting our plates I immediately got angry. The portions were about half of the size that they were in our food tasting. Also they looked NOTHING like they did before. The mushrooms on the ravioli were half the size (though I heard it was delicious) and the eggplant was straight up completely different. I took a quick look and immediately told Rachelle not to eat hers as she is vegan and I saw there was cheese on our eggplant dishes. It was made VERY clear on several occasions that there would be no cheese and this was to be a vegan meal. There was no cheese on it in our tasting so I'm not sure what happened. Rachelle flagged down the coordinator and told her that not only was there cheese on the eggplant but the entire dish was different. She gave her some bullshit answer about how it was the same ingredients just "dressed up." Um, no. I was there for the tasting girlfriend. I hated the eggplant the day of the wedding but had loved it at the tasting. So, I didn't eat. They did bring out new dishes without cheese and gave us a refund on all of the eggplants for the mistake.
Then it was time for the first dance. Joey and I danced to I Wanna Grow Old With You by Adam Sandler from The Wedding Singer. Instead of my DJ doing his job and making sure the version was good to go, he played a version with part of the movie in it so we had to wait until Billy Idol stops talking. There is a photo where you can see in my face exactly when that is happening because I look SO pissed. I noticed from the wedding that my face is very expressive.
My dad and I danced to Wonderwall by Oasis, Joey's mom and Joey danced to Your Song by Elton John, then it was on to party time. After I had carefully crafted our play list over many hours, my DJ decided he was only going to play SOME of our songs, and NONE of our slow songs. He played 4 slow songs the entire night and none of them were any of the 6 I had given him. Six, very important, personal songs to my relationship with Joey did not get played because he decided he was going to do whatever he wanted. He has a MAJOR control issue. I learned later that he had been an asshole to our best man as well. Cool. I made his job so simple…he just didn't want to be told what to do. So, in the middle of the night, he played like 5 oldies songs in a row even though I had given him only 1 or 2 to play, and a bunch of people left. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm still pissed about it. I think he has a scathing email coming his way.
We did get a lot of compliments on the music and there were constantly people on the dance floor. The song of the night was a song that my brother recorded as a joke but it's the best dance song I have ever heard and everyone got really hyped when it was played.
There were some people who didn't show up. Two of them were due to health issues so obviously that's completely acceptable…the others, I don't know what the fuck happened but I'm not happy about it.
Overall, it was a good night. The best man, maid of honor and my dad's speech were really special and heartfelt. A wedding really shows how much the people who matter the most in your life really love you. Everyone did exactly what they were supposed to do and did it with a smile on their face. It really makes you take a step back and go, wow, these people are really amazing and I love them and they love me.
It's weird to say that I have a husband, but I'm happy to get to say that it's Joey.


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I believe that kids and parents should take the time to go hunting or fishing, just to experience the great outdoors. I believe this to be true becase of my own experiences. I have been hunting with my dad for several years noe. We go deer, turkey and pheasant hunting with dogs, friends and family.
My first time hunting was incredible, it changed everything in my life at home, at school, and other places that I interact with other people. Hunting made everything better and happier. I believe this because when I went hunting for the first time and we had to wake up early around 4:00 AM in the morning. After loading up our gear we had to hike for several miles when it was still dark out. Once we sat down and waited, we waited form almost two hours. When it got light out and the sun started to come up, I could see across the grassy field in front of me. It was like I was in my own little world. So we waited and then I soptted this nice buck, it was a ten pointer and I wanted to shoot it at the moment. But my dad said no, just wait, something better might come along. The all of a sudden, this monster buck jumped the fence right by where we were sitting and the deer went out into the field to graze. I asked my dad if I could shoot it, but he said wait. But, I know that I had the shot so I pulled the trigger and the deer ran a little further and then he fell to the ground. We went to find him, following the blood trail. After a few minutes my dad and I skinned the deer and took the meat to a processor.
Most people when they here my story think that I am being mean by killing a wild animal, but hunting is not mean. We hunt with licenses given out by the state to help thin the herddown so other deer have enough to eat through the winter. I hunt ecause it is in my blood and is a great family tradition. I believe in this and think others should try hunting and go out and experience it for themselves because when you grasp the feeling it's like you cannot control it. It becomes an immediate part of uou and I think that if people get the chance to do these things that I have experienced like fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities it will change their life like it changed mine.
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Washington: A major of Americans, or 61 per cent, regard Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton as the winner of the first presidential debate, found a new Gallup poll.
Only 27 per cent of Americans think that Republican candidate Donald Trump was the winner at the Monday`s debate held at the Hofstra University in New York state, found the poll taken up from September 27 to 28.
Clinton`s 34-point lead is on par with her husband and former President Bill Clinton, who won the debate over Republican rival Bob Dole in 1996, Xinhua reported.
Additionally, 59 per cent of independent voters think Clinton prevailed in the debate, the poll showed.
Along the partisan line, 92 per cent of Democrats think Clinton won the debate, while 53 per cent Republicans believe Trump was the winner.
In term of perceptions of the candidates` qualities exhibited at the first debate, 62 per cent said Clinton "had a good understanding of the issues," while 26 per cent said the same about Trump.
A majority, or 59 per cent, said Clinton "appeared presidential" while 27 per cent said so about Trump. Meanwhile, 55 per cent said Clinton was "more likable," while 36 per cent found this about Trump.
Clinton`s confidence in detailing one policy plan after another likely contributed to viewer perceptions that she had a good command of the issues and was more "presidential," Gallup said.
However, debate performances do not always line up with election outcomes and a poor showing in the debate does not mean a candidate can`t come back and win the next one, Gallup noted.
A best example was the first presidential debate held on October 3, 2012 between President Barack Obama, who sought re-election and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who was widely believed to win the debate but lost the election in the end.
In 2004, George W. Bush even won the presidency in 2004 after losing all three presidential debates against Democratic rival John Kerry.


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January 28, 2013
A half dozen postal hunger strikers completed a six-day fast for six-day delivery and declared a "people's victory" in late December. The strikers established an "emergency" tent encampment in the shadow of the Capitol, demanding that Congress and the president halt closures and cuts to the U.S. Postal Service.
November 2, 2012
In Bayview Hunters Point, we love our post office and the friendly, convenient service provided there. Horrified when we heard it was on the chopping block, neighborhood folks worked with post office staff signing and distributing petitions and speaking out at meetings. Now we can celebrate victory!
August 1, 2012
The big-business class – and their agents in USPS headquarters, the executive branch and Congress – are on a path to dismantle the Postal Service, privatize the profitable parts of it, and neutralize or destroy the postal unions. This would have a disproportionate effect on workers and communities of color.
July 16, 2012
The Community-Labor Coalition to Save the People's Post Office rallied, marched and occupied the Civic Center Post Office in downtown San Francisco to stop threats of eliminating 220,000 living-wage jobs and closing 3,700 post offices, including four in San Francisco – most in poor neighborhoods and rural areas.


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Allt a'Mhuilinn
The Granary
Second time with Wilderness Cottages. The Granary was a wonderful cottage, in a great location. A lovely host, giving a nice welcome surprise, also passed on a card and momento, on our 25th anniversary. Everything you need. Would definately go back.
Matheson's Croft House
A very quiet peaceful stay. Slip road to cottage might be slightly off putting to visitors, but, after the first day you'll get to know every bump and pothole by heart. Don't let this put you off. If you are not used to Rayburn/AGA cooking beware. Keep it simple. The shore line/bay is a superb extra, fishing from the rocks is great fun. Beware the midges on the shore. All in all a great time was had, would like a return visit.
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The Coltsfoots
This spotless. comfortable and well appointed cottage was an absolute joy to live in for a week. The beds were extremely comfortable. The shower was probably the best I had ever used. The heating in the property worked when needed - though that was almost never! There is no scenery, per se, being situated at the end of a rough track in a forest. The birdlife was varied and a welcome visitor. I would definately recommend this to friends and family.
This cottage is wonderfully remote, we loved it! a real getaway property and the property was immaculate.
We were a party of 5 and stayed one week. Pleased with cottage, very clean and well equipped.Lovely views from lounge window. Lots of little extras provided. Home from home.
Kilmartin Estate Cottage
Creag nah Iolaire
We stayed in this wonderful cottage for a week in the beginning of August and were so upset when we had to leave! The cottage was so very welcoming, warm and comfortable with views of Loch Ness to die for!! Wonderful location with so many wonderful places to visit. We will definitely be wanting to return again in the near future
An Slinnean
Hill Head Croft
Stayed at this property week 27/7/13-2/8/2013 - it's in a lovely location, the property is well equipped and is cosy and comfortable. My grandson and dogs loved chasing each other around the large garden. Over the last few years we have rented several properties through Wilderness Cottages and have never been disappointed, this was the best yet.
A lovely cottage in a secluded location but with the benefit of being only a 5 minute drive away from Portree. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it made a perfect base to explore the Isle of Skye. Mr McPherson (host) was incredibly friendly and the flowers, milk and bread was a lovely gesture. After our week at Ardrannach we felt relaxed and were sorry to leave. We hope to return to this tranquil and beautiful place soon.
Moll House
Matheson's Croft House
This was our second visit, the property and location are excellent. The cottage is first class and the property gives direct access to views to Skye and Eileen Donan castle. I would highly recommend this to families, so much to see and do in and around the cottage. We will probably go back for a third time!
Don Cottage
We stopped at Don cottage in Drumnadrochit, a beautiful cottage with lots of room and a log fire, nice touches were the welcome pack incl poop bags and treats for our westie.
Hill Head Croft
We stayed at Hill Head Croft with our 2 Fox Terriers from 13th to 27th July 2013. There is no doubt that this is a very special place - one we would wish to return to many times for years to come. The house has all the charm and character, style and comfort that any discerning holiday maker and their dogs could wish for. The garden was a delight being in the full bloom of high summer, and for our dogs it was one big adventure playground, playing hide and seek in the shrubs !!! A perfect holiday.
One of the best places we have stayed in around Scotland, and believe me, we have stayed in some good properties! Superb Cottage - comfortable, well laid out and fully equipped. Unbelievable views, so much space, a superb beach, great walks to Sanna Bay and Ardnamurchan Point over the hills and peace and quiet. The whole area feels like you are on one of the Western Isles without leaving the mainland. Wildlife we saw included Hen Harrier, Golden Eagle and Otter. We will be going back!
Glen View
Sgor Ghaibre
Fhaireag was an amazing property situated in an idyllic location. It was more than we could have hoped for. Plenty of walks & things to do. We were even allowed to take our dog onto a Jacobite cruise on Loch Ness which was lovely. The views from the balcony were amazing & we seen plenty of deer from them most nights. Our weather was an added bonus, I was just disappointed that we didn't get a chance to use the log burner. Would definitely recommend.
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Old Smiddy
My wife and I had a fabulous week at The Smiddy. The cottage hadn't changed since were were last there in 2008. The amenities at the cottage are great, everything you need,just like at home. It is a great place to stay for a romantic break, Honeymoon,Anniversary or just to get away from the stress of busy city living. Inverness and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer and there is plenty to see and do. We had the pleasure of seeing Dolphins jumping and playing. Would stay again.
Moat House 7 - Abbey
We had a wonderful week from 4.6.-11.6.2013 in Fort Augustus. Our apartment was located in the Old Moat House at the Abbey, and it had an impressive atmosphere. Everything was expanded very modern and we felt very comfortable in the old venerable walls. Everything was absolutely amazing. We are sure we will be back!
Moll House
Lovely cottage, very comfortable and very well equipped. Would like to come back and stay again. Views out over the loch are stunning.
Hill Cottage
Having just spent a rather cloudy week at Hill Cottage, we realise how lucky we were to escape the heat wave!! The cottage is tremendous, a splendid combination of remoteness and comfort. So many little touches have been thought of, anyone making a booking can be confident that the merits of Hill Cottage have not been overstated, and that enjoyment of the cottage and its surroundings begins on the first turn of the key. (thought - maybe not wise to be so effusive in case I want to book again!!
I have just returned from a week's stay at Cuilfail with my daughter and son and his family. The cottage is much bigger than it looks, very clean and well appointed. The pictures really don't do it justice. My grandson loved playing in the large enclosed garden. The area itself is beautiful and so many attractions are within easy reach by car. If not wanting to drive there are many walks to do including a very scenic walk to Foyers Falls. To cap it all, the weather was glorious.
Glen View
Cameron's Cottage
Had an amazing time at Cameron's Cottage. Very spacious, all comforts provided. Owners extremely nice. Bottle of wine & biscuits laid out for our arrival. Everything thought of to make our holiday relaxing. Highland cows to wake up to - beautiful. Fully enclosed garden for the dogs. Owners even provided dog bowls. Superb cottage & would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Henderson House
Woodside Lodge
We had a lovely 2 wks at the lodge surroundings with great views. Many nice trips to make along coastal routes with stunning scenery. Applecross mountain route recommended and great food and views at the Applecross Inn. Trip to Ullapool also a must and a trip on the Summer Queen well worth the money and if lucky like we were you will get the see a pod of dolphins. Excellent location even better with nice weather we will return.
Katie's Cottage
We stayed in Katie's Cottage Glendale Skye from 29th June - 6th July and found it to be of the highest standard. The dogs enjoyed the garden also as it was completely fenced in and that was ideal as the sheep wandered on the road outside. We couldn't fault the property at all and would certainly recommend it and would also stay there again. It is remote and would not suit everyone but the outlook is wonderful.
Burnside Cottage of Geddes
Second visit to Burnside of Geddes and again thoroughly enjoyed our week. Cottage suited everyone including the dogs. Good time had by all.
Swallow Byre
Swallow Byre is a wonderful place to stay - a real retreat from the world. It's warm, cosy and well appointed and surrounded by spectacular country. We had all weathers which meant we could go walking on the cooler days and enjoy ourselves at the beach on the sunnier days. And always coming back to the welcoming Byre in the evening - a perfect holiday!
Fersit Log Cottage
We really enjoyed our week in this excellent cottage. It is in a spectacular location, is very well equipped, and beautifully maintained - we loved the log fire. We saw deer and such a variety of birds. The three-mile drive from the main road was fun, and the un-made part of it was no problem at all. We only had to back up to let someone pass on one occasion - and that was on the way home! Would definitely return in the future, and would use Wilderness Cottages again.
Plodda Falls Lodge
Lovely house well presented with everything needed to enjoy your stay, lovely walks from the door and Plodda Falls a short walk away, there were were plenty of birds in the garden, sadly no sightings of any deer or pine martin. We all had a very enjoyable and relaxing week thank you.
Stayed at Fhaireag for one week in June beautiful house well equipped with everything you need, wonderful views from upstairs balconies, plenty of walks in the area without having to get into your car. Deer were seen from front and back balcony every day including mother with a young fawn, we all had a wonderfull week there and would not hesitate to recommend thank you.
Pooltiel House
We immediately felt at home and comfortable at Pooltiel House. It was clean and fresh on arrival and welcoming. We appreciated the space, the open view and the layout. Our week's stay was very successful and we loved this corner of Skye. It would have been helpful to have more cooking and microwave dishes but otherwise the property is very well equipped, including maps, etc. We particularly appreciated the owner supplying garden furniture, although the weather meant our use of it was limited!
Everything is ok. We stayed at Ardrannach in June 2013 for three weeks. If you like nature and silence you will find it here. We will come back.
With the open views onto an ever changing weather affected landscape/seascape, Jura was an excellent choice. Very pleased to view the colourful cottage from your advert - an excellent 'logo'.
We have just returned home from spending a week in Christies Cottage. A beautiful position overlooking the bay, and a plain grass garden which is ideal for sitting out and watching the setting sun. The property is very well maintained, being spotless when we arrived; and has very good functional facilities. Even though the weather was not kind, we had a great time with our dog.
Rowan Ridge
We were delighted with the location and the cottage-excellent. Hope we can return soon. The fenced garden was a big bonus for Erin and Ebony (Newfoundland dogs). For us all the birds and the red squirrel were fantastic. Thank you for a lovely welcome
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Owl Cottage
A lovely clean, welcoming,cosy & well appointed cottage in a quiet location on the edge of Fort Augustus but literally only minutes away from shops and places to eat. The quality of the workmanship involved with the renovation of what was originally two crofts is excellent. All fixtures and fittings in perfect order - the description of this cottage on the website does not do it justice. We really appreciated finding a bottle of wine in the kitchen plus milk in the fridge. Will definitely return !
Bayside Cottage
Creag nah Iolaire
Never before have we experienced such a beautiful holiday cottage, complete seclusion and close to every shop or pub and plenty of worthwhile locations to visit nearby. Sunrise at all the windows, a well-equipped kitchen, a cosy sitting room with open fire and plenty of wood in the nearby garage. An extra lazy seat near the other window and an old grand piano in the bay-window. An unforgettable holiday location with only one desire, to come back as soon as possible.


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Larry Hazlett, the public works director for the city of Lawrenceburg and an Army veteran who served a tour of duty during the Vietnam War, was recently selected to be among the first class of veterans to be inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame, according to a news release.
The induction will be held in a two-day event on March 11-12 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Frankfort. A gala dinner will be held March 11 and the induction will be held at 11 a.m. on March 12.
A 26-year-old Lawrenceburg man was seriously injured and airlifted by helicopter after being ejected from his vehicle Thursday afternoon.
Charles Hahn III, 26, of Bardstown Road sustained serious injuries after the car he was driving eastbound on Bardstown Road overcorrected, struck a tree and then spun around to a stop in the eastbound lane, police said.
Hahn was the sole occupant, and no other vehicles were involved in the accident.
The trial dates for the parents charged with tying up their 3-year-old daughter for up to 16 hours a day have again been postponed.
The mother, Rebecca Medley, will next appear in Anderson Circuit Court on Feb. 4 for a pre-trial conference. Her husband, Herbert Medley, will appear for a pretrial conference March 4. Both were due to stand trial this month on a charge of first-degree criminal child abuse.
It appears the Anderson County Fiscal Court scored a solid deal when it voted late last year to purchase the Town & Country bank location on Main Street for $260,000.
An appraisal of the property, which Judge-Executive John Wayne Conway confirmed Monday will be used as a new office for the county clerk, came in at $380,000, a full $120,000 over what magistrates agreed to pay.
Conway said he was pleased with the results of the appraisal.
City police are investigating an alleged burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at the home of an 85-year-old widow and her grandson.
Anderson County native Pauline Cook, 85, resides at the Saffell Street duplex she shares with her 26-year-old grandson, Joseph Adams. Her grandson, Cook said, suffers from mental challenges such as extreme paranoia and a fear of large crowds and stores.
The new year may have just started, but there is no shortage of candidates already filing for elections to be held later in 2014.
According to documents on file in the Anderson County Clerk's office and on the Secretary of State's website, this year's elections will feature some familiar faces and newcomers to local and state races as the January deadline to run for office in 2014 approaches.
Anderson County will be glad to see its home court again.
The Bearcats return to Glen Drury Court Thursday night when they host Eighth Region foe Carroll County at 7:30 p.m. It will be Anderson's first home game since Dec. 17, when the Bearcats plastered Louisville Brown, 67-34.
Since then the Bearcats had split six games, all away from the friendly home court, but have lost three straight, two of those by 23 points each.
SHELBYVILLE – Shelby County remembered.
Oh how the Rockets remembered the 40-point pasting Anderson County had put on them to end their season in last year's district tournament.
It is doubtful that Mark Twain had any idea of influencing Kentucky high school baseball when he penned "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
Yet, that classic might have set the wheels in motion for L.W. Barnes to become recognized as one of the state's best baseball coaches.
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Outpatient Medical Nutrition Counseling
MVH's Nutrition and Food Service Department offers medical nutrition therapy to the community, including individualized nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian.
What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?
Registered Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert, an important part of the health care team and is able to best assess nutritional status and needs, thereby tailoring nutritional care and advice to the individual patient.
What can I expect from meeting with a Registered Dietitian?
MVH nutrition counseling is based on an analysis of each participant's medical history, eating habits and lifestyle. A registered dietitian designs each plan to meet any special health needs, and participants are counseled on how to fit their meal plan into normal daily living.
To be eligible, you must:
- Obtain a written prescription from your physician with your diagnosis or nutrition concern.
- Schedule an appointment in advance.
Services are available for a variety of conditions including:
- Pre-surgery counseling for bariatric surgery
- Nutrition therapy for hypertension and high blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Malnutrition
- Weight control
- Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the physician and/or dietitian
After each visit, a brief summary of your appointments is sent to your referring physician. Follow up visits are scheduled as needed.
Nutrition therapy for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program is also a service provided by the registered dietitians. A registered dietitian meets with participants when they are attending their regularly scheduled Cardiac Rehabilitation sessions.
FeesSome insurance companies include nutrition counseling in their benefit package. Each insurance company is contacted to determine coverage of nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian before a visit is scheduled. Your insurance company will be billed, and you will be responsible for the balance of payment.
To schedule an appointment, call the MVH Nutrition and Food Service Department at 724-258-1320.


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Evike Outpost Houston Texas Grand Opening Event - AIRSOFT PALOOZA 2018
Thank you for attending Airsoft Palooza 2018 along with Evike Outpost Houston's store Grand Opening.
If you missed the event, check out the recap video below and follow us online for updates on Airsoft Palooza 2019!
July 14th 2018, Saturday - 9am-5pm
Evike Outpost Houston
100 Cypresswood Dr. #1302, Spring, TX 77388
Evike.com have teamed up with High Ground Airsoft to bring you AIRSOFT PALOOZA in the greater Houston area of Texas!
Airsoft Palooza will be the largest Airsoft event ever taking place in the Texas region celebrating the grand opening of Evike Outpost Houston and our collaboration with High Ground Airsoft.
There will be raffles, vendors, celebrities, early bird grab bags (free airsoft GBB pistols for the first 50 attendees!), guns, food, awesome people, obstacle courses, shooting competitions ($1000 cash prize), sale, freebies, and MUCH MORE!
Mark your calendar for July 14th and we will see you there!
Matt from Demolition Ranch will be at AIRSOFT PALOOZA.
You won't want to miss this event!
Grand Opening Sale
Door buster deals from all your favorite manufacturers
Giant Airsoft Raffle
A huge airsoft raffle for the Grand Opening!
$1,000 Cash Prize Shooting Challenge
Shooting Competition for a $1,000 cash prize!
Meet all of your favorite manufacturers!
Sack O' Palooza
Purchase yours now, and pick up day of!
Grab Bags
First 50 customers get a FREE GBB pistol!
Activity Passport
Complete the Airsoft Palooza Mission to win prizes!
Food Trucks
Feed that hungry belly to keep your Airsoft Palooza experience going!
If you didn't get a chance to attend AirsoftCON 2017 on the West Coast, this is your chance!
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AIRSOFT PALOOZA Info & FAQs
Is there a fee for AIRSOFT PALOOZA?
No, AIRSOFT PALOOZA is free for attendees! Come have fun.
When is AIRSOFT PALOOZA?
Saturday, July 14th 2018 from 9AM - 5PM.
What is AIRSOFT PALOOZA?
High Ground Airsoft, the biggest indoor Airsoft field in Houston is celebrating Evike Outpost Houston's Grand Opening event and launching AIRSOFT PALOOZA 2018!
Do you have to be 18 to attend?
No, but you will need an adult to sign the waiver at time of entrance to the event. You should also be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Will there be a line?
Yes, we anticipate 600-800 attendees. Please plan for a couple hours for the event.
Can I do anything to get in faster?
Yes, to save time at check-in, please print and complete the waiver and bring to the event. Click here to download the waiver.
Where can I park?
There will be plenty of parking inside the shopping center.
What should I wear to AIRSOFT PALOOZA?
Dress up in your most proud gear! There will be a gear as well as costume contest during the convention. All airsoft guns must be in gun cases or bags and may not be brandished. Leave them at home so you are not carrying them around. It may be warm so we encourage you to check the weather beforehand so you can dress appropriately for the weather.
What are the field rules for High Ground?
Due to high traffic on the day of the event, there is a limit of ONLY ONE BAG per person. Space will be very limited, thank you for your understanding!
FPS requirement: 350 max. All guns must be chronoed.
More rules can be found on the High Ground Airsoft website: http://www.highgroundairsoft.com/faqs/
Will there be an area for parents to wait?
Yes, we will have a parent lounge inside the field. Space may be limited.


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Taylor Swift Post-Workout LegginessJanuary 7th, 2014
Is legginess even a word? I'm not really sure, but what I am sure of is that Taylor Swift looks ridiculously hot showing off a ton of sexy leg action in a pair of skimpy little shorts after a very productive workout yesterday afternoon. Hot damn, do I love those scrawny long legs. Enjoy!
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Wenger Makes Plan This €15.01M Super Star, Ahead Of Summer Transfer Window
Goonersden brings you news from top football news sites from the likes of ESPN, SkySport, Daily Mail, Daily, Star and Metro… We also Analyse football, player, transfer and predict Arsenal starting line-up.
According to French publication L'Equipe, they claim Arsenal are prepared to lure 23-year-old Paris Saint-Germain right back for £11.7million ( €15.01) ahead of the summer transfer window.
Serge Aurier has been linked with joining the Gunners after his recent outburst aimed at manager Laurent Blanc and his team-mates.
In a subsequent interview with PSG TV, he said: "I made a big mistake, I am here to say sorry to the coach, the club and my team-mates, and to the supporters because they are the most important people.
"I want to apologise especially to the coach, I can only thank him for all he has done for me since I arrived in Paris.
"He wanted me and since I came here everything has gone really well. I owe him a lot and that is why I apologise sincerely to him for what was said, which I deeply regret.
"I will accept any sanction the club impose on me regarding this incident. I made a mistake, it was unforgivable and I am ready to face all the consequences."
It is believed Wenger is preparing for the future without Mathieu Debuchy who is currently on a season long loan to French side Bordeaux.


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Nov 1 (Reuters) - Hillshire Brands Co reported a first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat Wall Street estimates by a wide margin, but the packaged meat company stood by its full-year outlook.
The newly independent company, which makes Hillshire Farm lunch meat and Jimmy Dean sausage, said its sales trends were moving in the right direction, its key brands were gaining strength and its costs were coming down.
``While we are pleased with this progress, we recognize that we are only one quarter into our year,'' said Chief Executive Sean Connolly. ``We want to wait for greater visibility into the cost picture and see our momentum continue to develop further before making any changes to our outlook.''
Hillshire Brands therefore still expects fiscal 2013 earnings of $1.40 per share to $1.55 per share.
Net income was $53 million, or 43 cents per share, in the fiscal first quarter ended on Sept. 29, compared with a loss of $220 million, or $1.85 p er share, a year earlier.
Excluding items, earnings were 51 cents per share in the latest quarter. On that basis, analysts on average were expecting 33 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Net sales fell 1.4 percent to $1.01 billion. Stripping away the impact of the of businesses sold in the past year, sales would have grown.
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Djote Mountain (previously named Federica) is the largest of our ski and spa properties at Chalets de la Chamoissière in Le Monêtier les Bains (Serre Chevalier 1500), a residence that boasts its own outdoor heated pool, sauna and hammam. This four bedroom apartment ticks every box you can think of when looking for a stylish place to stay in Serre Chevalier. The new owners have made some slick changes to the accommodation since they bought it in March 2013.
Located in one of five chalets right at the foot of the pistes, give or take 150 metres, Djote Mountain sleeps up to eight people very comfortably.
Enter the apartment and the mirrored wall welcomes you into a bright, spacious lounge with pure leather sofas, large TV, access to the terrasse and garden and views of the Guisane valley.
The kitchen is a delight for keen cooks. Luxurious cabinets and appliances house everything you'll need (catering can of course be provided).
The master bedroom has views of the outdoor heated pool and south-facing mountains, and has its own shower room with WC and small decking area. A further double bedroom is next to the second bathroom, again with shower. A third bedroom has two singles which are designed to create a double if preferred and has lovely views of the valley. The fourth bedroom is suitable for young children, with a bunkbed (two singles).
Djote Mountain is ideal for two families, a large family perhaps with grandparents coming along too or a few couples.
The private spa for residents includes an outdoor heated pool with indoor and outdoor sunloungers, relaxation room, hammam, sauna and private changing room. This is the perfect retreat for skiers and non-skiers alike!
Within 150 metres is an equipment hire shop (20-30% discount), slope-side restaurant, British-run ski school New Generation Ski School Serre Chevalier and lift-pass offices, plus safe areas for children to sledge, play and generally have heaps of fun!
Walk within 350 metres for all the village amenities; no less than eleven restaurants at last count, a brilliant butchers, patisseries, handy supermarket, newsagents, bars, equipment hire and sports shops, museums, alpine gift stores, …
Djote Mountain boasts beautiful furnishings and the utmost care must be taken by all guests as with all our properties.
We ask that you do not smoke in the apartment.
No. of guests:
1-8 people
Property type:
Ground floor, 4 bedroom apartment in a chalet-style residence with outdoor heated pool, sauna and steam room
1490 € – 2790 € per week
Price based on:
8 people sharing
Wireless (WiFi): Yes
Ski lifts: 150 metres
Nearest lift: Bachas (Monêtier)
Free ski bus: Easier to walk
Location: 350 metres from village centre
Amenities: 150 metres
Size: 90m2
Views: Valley
Lounge: TV, DVD, Hifi, twin access to terrace/garden with outdoor furniture
Dining Room: Table for eight
Kitchen: Fully-equipped, dish washer, oven, hobs, microwave
Bedroom 1: Double with ensuite shower + WC
Bedroom 2: Double
Bedroom 3: Double or Twin
Bedroom 4: Bunkbed (2 singles)
Bathroom 1: Shower + WC(with Bedroom 1)
Bathroom 2: Shower + WC
Additional WC: Yes
Bedding & Towels: Yes
Washing machine: Yes & dryer
Ski locker: Yes
Equipment storage: Please enquire
Pets: No
Garden: Yes
Terrace/Balcony: Terrace
Swimming pool: Outdoor heated pool for whole residence
Spa: Sauna & Hammam for whole residence
Heating: Electric, underfloor
Parking: Private parking space
Cleaning included: Yes
See below for current availability
Can't find the dates you want? Please get in touch and we'll see what we can do!


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Army National Guard Spouse
Term of Service: 2 Years — Beginning June 2016
Ms. Laura C. Conley is married to CSM Brunk W. Conley, the 10th Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard. She is an elementary school teacher of 25 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Western Oregon University.
Ms. Conley has been a military spouse for 32 years. She is also a military parent of five sons, including two who are members of the Oregon National Guard. She and her family have experienced four deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraq and a recent return from Kuwait.
During these deployments, Ms. Conley became very active with the Oregon National Guard Family Programs. As co-chairman, she helped implement an organization that supports children of deployed soldiers through support activities and events. As a Host Committee member of the United Though Reading program, she helped unite military families facing physical separation through reading. She re-established a Senior ARNG NCO Spouses Group for all 50 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia.


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August 19th, 2016
Full BREEAM ahead: raising the BAR on low carbon building
It's a sad fact that there has been more bad news than good on sustainable building in the UK in recent times. After the scrapping of the Green Deal without replacement, the unexpected reversal of the Zero Carbon Homes policy and the defeat of efforts to reintroduce building standards through the Housing and Planning Act this year, there's been little to cheer for those interested in improving the carbon efficiency of our built environment.
Read more on Full BREEAM ahead: raising the BAR on low carbon building…


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