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In the long run, it will be your establishment of your "own" sound and style on the instrument that will really speak for you and your musical reputation. I was always careful, and found it basically unavoidable to develop my own style and technique, most of all "sticking to my guns" in terms of keeping my own identity on the guitar. What this meant to me, and continues to mean is that the outside influences, although extremely important, must have an effect on your style in such a way that you are "borrowing" from, and being inspired by the styles and techniques of the players you admire. I guess this might even be part of what is philosophically behind the fact that I have taught my licks to the entire world. I somehow always knew that I'd never actually create "another Arlen Roth". It was clear to me that the fact that just as I "borrowed" from my favorite players, so would other players do that by borrowing from me.
Granted, it can bother me when there is someone I hear who puts none of their own spin on things, and just sounds like they're copying me…I hear my influence on hit records played by other people all the time! But that to me, comes off as a compliment. I generally tend to stay away from guitarists who sound way too "derivative", and whose influences can so obviously be heard. There are a lot of these players around, some who sound just like all the licks they've ever heard, but with very little originality thrown in. This can be very frustrating, because when I hear another player or a student, I want to hear their originality shine through! That's why many of Gibson homework assignments (which I hope you're doing!) ask for a broad sense of creativity from you, so I can hear what really makes you tick. I want to see how my lessons, and other "outside" influences have been assimilated and digested by you, the students, but more so, I want to hear how you are truly developing a style that really represents your own personal take on the guitar!
Any way you look at it, you really can't help but come up with your own sound on the guitar. With that in mind, you're so much better off always trying to stay true to yourself, and your own style. In the long run, and even the "short" run, it will always pay off, and the sooner you develop your own identity on the instrument and as an artist, the better off you will always be. So, with that said, stay inspired!!
Arlen Roth
There are many folks who have always been associated with certain guitars that really and literally become part of their identity. I mean can you imagine B.B. King without his "Lucille" ES 355, or the Allmans without Les Pauls? Highly unlikely… but this is also because these artists really found the instruments that truly "speak" for them. Your search should be an ongoing story that can involve many guitars along the way, and certainly, I have nothing against you becoming a collector, but the guitar or guitars that are really you, will become the most important to you!
It's actually quite a fun adventure to embark on, and who knows how long it will take you, but it's a trip certainly worth taking. I have enjoyed the process over the years, and I have been associated with many different guitars that were strongly identified with me. I find that it keeps changing, especially when it comes to what guitars really feel like they "fit" me. Lately, for example, it's been of all things, a '64 Gibson ES 330. That's the hollow body that is similar to the famous 335, but with the P-90 pickups, and the shorter scale. It has a kind of warmth of tone that I love, and it plays just wonderfully! Still, it's been a long time since I was able to feel that "at home" with a tailpiece guitar, yet it suddenly seemed to feel and sound like what I'm currently into!
As you try out different instruments, of course, the first consideration should be how it fits you sonically as well as how it physically feels in many ways. The second thing to find the guitar that is "you" is believe it or not, something as seemingly self-indulgent as how it looks! This is really true, and the guitar must have not only visual appeal, but it must look really cool with you! And this doesn't mean it has to be as unique as the old National map-shaped guitar I was known for years ago. It can even be as simple as it being an SG in an unusual color, or a mahogany Les Paul. Whatever it is, you'll certainly know it when you and your axe really "click"!
So, through your playing and collecting, I certainly hope that you do eventually strike the right "chord" within your guitar identity…an identity that will always be personally important, as well as publicly!
Now that I'm about to embark on a new, full-ledged solo album, I am faced with many of the usual decisions that one has to make. The way in which we record really ahs so much to do with the final outcome that it really must be paid very close attention to. For example, if you are a lead guitarist, such as I am, it's important to go for the most spontaneous and "real" performances as possible. You can certainly just cut rhythm tracks and then overdub the leads over them later; always a popular option, but if you want the most out of your other "players" on the tracks, such as the bassist and drummer, you should plan to have them record to your lead playing or singing, at least as a "reference". This will bring the best out of them, and they will give you the most supportive backing possible. So, if done in this manner, the track will have the proper emotional content you'll need to play over at a later time, OR in fact, you may really have the take you want from your lead or vocal on the reference itself!
This is a very important option, as I've said before, since the first take, or spontaneous approach really often times, yields something that is intangibly magic, and may be just what you're really needing!
If you are playing the lead as a reference for the entire band, you better make sure the amp is completely isolated, so as not to have any "bleeding" of the guitar part into the other mics. In the same way, if you're playing an acoustic, or singing, you must be isolated so the rest of the band is not being bled into the mic you happen to be using! If you're singing, you may just get a little "headphone leakage," especially if you like to take off one earphone as many singers do. I know that I made a slight mistake with this "leakage" problem with my lead guitar on the "Toolin' Around Woodstock" project I just did with Levon Helm, since I was so excited to be cutting the tracks with everyone, they had my amp in the open room of Levon's barn studio, all live with everyone else! They put goboes around my amp to isolate it, but at the levels I was cranking those notes out, it was still creating a fairly large amount of leakage! What this resulted in was a fairly unfortunate situation of having to deal with "ghost" notes that were there in Levon's drum microphones, or the upright bass, which were also in the big, open room.
You can only isolate instruments from each other so much, and after all, we were also going for that very "live" big-room kind of sound, as opposed to the close-mic'd very dry "studio" sound. I t all really depends on what you're after, but I feel that it's important to get the drums as "big" as possible, with as little leakage into the drum's mics as possible. If you're playing a lead guitar reference part or a reference lead vocal, make sure you give it your all, since you never know…the "magic" may be right there from the "get-go", and you surely don't want to miss that opportunity! If you want to step back from the music a bit, and later get the best performances possible, you can always overdub in such a way that you don't have any accidental "ghost notes" making your job even harder! Best of luck to you, and wish me luck too!
As I continue to see a lifetime's worth of students, I notice how there are really are basically two categories; those who can trust their ears and those who can't! It really boils down to be literally as simple as that, and you never know at what point in your development this "ear" part will really take hold. The important thing to know is that you must begin to truly "recognize" tones and tonal relationships. These "intervals" will become key in developing what is called perfect relative pitch. Relative pitch enables us to learn as we go, on the "fly", as it were, and we get these sonic relationships literally "etched" into us by hearing these things over and over again.
I have had some students who will come in to see me with a plethora of technical and theoretical knowledge, but who don't have a clue as to how to apply all this theory in day-to-day playing and listening. When they say they are "tone deaf", I say "how can you say that? Don't you love music? Doesn't it affect you? Well, those are tones and tonal relationships you are responding to!" Therefor whether or not you really know it, you are NOT tone deaf, and definitely have a means by which you do recognize, and are affected by, certain intervals.
At a certain point, the technique and theory part must really give way to the emotional and artistic part of you, which depends far more on what you are internally "hearing" as opposed to what you are externally "knowing!" I simply learned to play just by ear, and by experience. I never knew what a "scale" was, until I realized all these phrases and musical statements I was playing actually did come from certain scales and shapes that I could recognize and therefore, teach. Teaching, and having to "take apart" what it is I do really helps me to further learn for myself.
The "courage" to use that "ear" of yours is really what separates the men from the boys, since you must be willing to step out on a limb and even make mistakes if you have to. Believe me, when you make mistakes at certain critical junctures, you never will do them again…..at least almost never! Take those bold steps, and you'll be opening so many new musical doors….play what you are NOT comfortable with, play "outside" your normal comfort range! So many players complain of being in a rut, or being tired of the "same old thing"; well, I try to tell them that they haven't even begun to realize what the full potential of those positions they are so bored with can yield! I have never run out of ideas, and you should never, too! Keep stretching out, and reaching…believe me, you will make strides, and always, always, strive to use that "ear" and learn most of all, to trust it! Best of luck!
Well, as I said in my last Blog, I certainly am acutely aware of the importance of being able to handle rejection as part of being an artist/musician. I guess one of the main ingredients in this situation is the fact that we are in a business that is so huge, and so diversified, and yet deals with such creative and sensitive people. This dichotomy really presents challenges for us all, because so much of our dreams and aspirations are based and reliant upon how others view and judge us. It's one of the reasons I don't like this whole American Idol kind of trend, in which everything seems to become a competition! There shouldn't be any decisions about who's better than the other, as far as I am concerned, and certainly, the music business itself is competitive enough as it is!
I really feel that if we are confident enough in ourselves, we can always maintain our poise and composure during hard times of criticism, because after all, half the time, those critics are wrong, and we know it! As I've said before, it's sometimes just the question of when your musical abilities finally reach the right ears. I can proudly say that I signed many a brilliant musician to Hot Licks who even though they may have been relatively unknown, still deserved to be heard and recognized for their work! For me, this was a nice way of silently getting back at all the folks who rejected me over the years, by seeing real talent that deserved to be recognized, and then to act on it!
You have to have the confidence it takes, and the talent to back it up. In these past weeks, my daughter Lexie and I got to play and sing on the new Les Paul Tribute album being made here using the Les Paul Trio, with the great Lou Pallo. It turned out that through discussions with them, I found out they needed a singer for "Vaya Con Dios," the remake we were going to do of the great Les and Mary hit. Well, my daughter Lexie immediately came to mind, and I recommended her straight out! Did this with full confidence because I knew that even though I was primarily doing this because she's my daughter and I want the best for her, I knew that she would blow them away with her voice! Not only that, but also the fact that she is already a true pro, and a singer with real credentials to go with her astounding voice. Knowing she has 2 solo albums, has a song in a film and also that she sang on my album with Levon Helm certainly didn't hurt either, and they were whole-heartedly "open-armed" about her singing on the album. By the time she was half way through the song, there wasn't a dry eye in the control room, and we all knew we had a winner on our hands!
On the way over, I also explained to her that I had played on tons of records that either never got released, or from which my cuts were removed, so I had prepared her for the eventuality that as good as it may sound, there may be a "rejection" that might even end up being beyond our control. But either way, musically, and for our souls it was a real triumph!
This is a very important subject as it pertains to the music business and, of course, life itself, but it certainly can be a sensitive subject when dealing with any art form. Let's face it, when we are artists, we always put a big part of what is really us into our music, and sometimes, even the slightest bit of rejection can be a bitter pill to swallow. It can occur early in your career especially, but if it occurs when you are an already established veteran such as myself, it has its own kind of bitterness to deal with.
I always try to tell people it's kind of like baseball. In baseball, we're considered a really great hitter, if we hit at least .300. Well, that means that to be considered great, we have to succeed 3 out of 10 times at the plate. This means that baseball, most of the time, is about losing, striking out, not making it to base. The same can be said of music and getting breaks in the business. It also proves just how important it really is to "seize the moment" if you're really given an opportunity to shine…….otherwise known in the biz as "getting a shot."
To this day, I personally cannot even get a booking agent to book me. Imagine that! Here I am, well-known, 12 albums, countless other tours, endless endorsements etc., and yet the booking agents don't really seem to understand what I'm about, and how many people I can draw to my gigs! This rejection hurts in a special way, because it's happening to someone who simply wants what is just after being a sideman as well as a solo artist for nearly 40 years! Still, it doesn't matter….it's still rejection, and it makes no sense.
When you're trying to get your band signed for example, also remember that even The Beatles were turned down several times before they finally hit the right record label, and got their break! Sometimes you just have to meet the right set of ears, who really "get" what it is you're all about! Still, many times, lurking in this sea of rejection, there can be many times when constructive criticism can help. I love the story Les Paul talked about of when he was playing on a track with Bing Crosby, and Bing stopped and said "aren't we a bit busy?" This affected Les in a positive way I'm sure, as he was already a deeply established artist in his own right, but who was playing a session with the biggest singer of his day! How can you not learn from that little moment of criticism? It's something that only serves to make you a better player, and if you cop an attitude about it, you might as well forget about being in the music business altogether!
So, brace yourself for those rejections, as they sometime can come quite often, but many times, there are lessons to be learned from them, for sure! More on this subject next time, and until then, keep on taking those positive and creative steps forward, no matter what kind of rejection steps in your path!
No question about it, we will all have to "break into" the business in some form or another, and those early days that I experienced can certainly serve as a source for some good advice.
I was telling this story to a student of mine today who is quite gifted, and I was talking about how I was so sure of myself at the age of 17 that I was playing with my own band and going up to Woodstock to play a lot there. I was in college still, (with my band living with me), and we would go up on weekends to get discovered. Bands would sometimes even let us play "between" their 2 sets at a given club, so we could use any opportunity to help us be heard. Of course, for me, what was happening was I was getting to be seen and heard by some of my heroes. People like Paul Butterfield and John Sebastian as well as members of The Band would not be uncommon to have in the audience, perhaps sitting at the bar while I was performing. I can remember one time overhearing Butterfield say 'hey, do you hear what that kid is playing up there?!" That blew my mind, because here was the man who had players like Mike Bloomfield, Elvin Bishop, Buzzy Feiten and Amos Garrett in his band at various times, and he was certainly one very important musician at that time to get the respect of!
I quickly knew that Woodstock was the place for me to be found, and I was getting gigs, like with Happy and Artie Traum and Eric Andersen, but I was still so young and inexperienced that I barely knew what I was doing, and I was doing it all! Still, the experiences really started to pile up rather quickly, and with every good thing that happened, it always seemed like another good thing would follow. Of course, back then, there wasn't a great guitarist on every corner like there is now, but I still had to really put myself out there to really be heard, and to rise above the competition. Let's face it, the competition is really stiff these days, but so many players, although technically good, may not have what it really takes to be a sideman, or even a good band member, for that matter. I was so willing to learn, that I easily went from band leader to sideman in an instance. This meant a lot more work for me, and most of all, very valuable "building blocks" of experience I needed so badly.
Don't ever let that shift in priorities shake your confidence, because nothing feels better than playing on someone else's gig, and truly shining. It enables you to share the spotlight, but since it's not really your show, you're rather free and clear of any "deep"criticism. Not to mention, that you are gaining huge amounts of confidence and well-honed experience, both as a player, and as a person who's interacting with others who are more deeply into the music business itself. Either way, it will all pay off in the end, and whether you become a sideman or leader of your own group, the foundational aspects of your early days will always have a lasting effect! Good luck!
It's so important to get as much playing as you can every day, and there are times when even if you can do it for just ten minutes, you'd make a world of difference in your playing. Since you are more likely a beginner or intermediate player who's reading this, you probably are very enthusiastic about this new friend you have known as the guitar, and probably play a lot! At least I hope so, since this is such a wonderful time of self-discovery for you. It's great just to sit down and pick up that guitar, acoustic or electric, and to make some new ideas happen. This is how I developed my playing skills, besides the fact that I also played thousands of gigs and sessions, which were all learning experiences as well. It's just that there's something about solo playing and practicing that brings out a special, deeper side of you that may not usually come to the surface.
I guess you could say it's a little like "dreaming" in sound. I like this approach, as opposed to what many folks do, which is to work so hard and rigidly to play something fast or difficult that the love for the guitar almost gets lost in the process! You must remember that the guitar, given the right moment and mood, will literally speak to you regarding what it yearns to play! When this is happening, it's really your "muse" and your soul that needs to be satisfied. Again, in my case, why is it that most of the time, it's my "first take" I end up keeping? Or why do I always seem to come up with a totally new song or riff the second I pick up the guitar? I suppose it's just something I am so used to by now, that it has long been simply my way! I hope this kind of natural playing ability and creativity occurs in you too, and that when you do play by yourself, you try to "tap into" that creative part of you that wants to "dream."
I can remember once seeing an interview with the great Duke Ellington as he was sitting at the piano, and he said of his playing "you call this playing? No, it's dreaming…." That one always stuck with me, and I have always very much related to that "dreaming" concept of real playing. After all, where does all this wonderful music we make come from? Stay focused, play a lot, and be sure to "dream" when you hold that guitar!
I know it's something that I and many others have always said, but starting with the roots and getting into the blues as a foundation to your playing is so important. Far too many young players these days want to immediately play complex and physically impressive guitar, that they speed right by what they really need to know in the first place. The majority of these players are even the kind of students I get from time to time, who realize they either need to "get back to" their blues roots, or need to get some blues roots to begin with!
A funny example of this on a larger scale was when everyone got totally overdosed on speed metal and the hair bands of the '80s, how all of those metal guitarists were suddenly professing their allegiance to
"the blues" and were talking about how they were such blues-rooted players! Trouble is, most of these folks think blues began with Led Zeppelin, because that's where they began listening to the guitar. If you ask the Jimmy Pages and Eric Claptons of the world who they listened to, then you'd get a real sense of who you should be listening to as well.
As I've pointed out before, my earliest beginnings as a guitarist were in classical guitar, which at the age of ten, gave me a healthy respect for the guitar and its physical difficulties and challenges. Then the Beatles came out, and I immediately got an electric guitar! After playing the popular music of the day for about 3 years, and also sticking with classical, I suddenly fell deeply in love with the blues and its players. Around this period of 1965-67, there was a bona fide blues "boom" going on, and bands like The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (with Mike Bloomfield), The Blues Project (with Danny Kalb) and many other groups were really starting to put a focus on "real" blues. I immediately starting going back and back, into not only early blues, but early Rockabilly and Country as well, desperately and hungrily devouring all the information I could. Friends of mine would get together with me after school, and the jamming and playing would seem to go on forever! It was a time of great learning!
This kind of learning from the blues and all early forms of American music continued right through college for me, and I took that momentum with me right into my true career, which really began in earnest when I moved to Woodstock. Armed with so much depth to my playing by that point, even at the age of 18 I seemed to have a world of musical experience there in my fingers!
So my advice to you is to really get into the earlier players, and immerse yourself in, and fall in love with the blues. If you love Eric Clapton, then you're going to want to hear Skip James. If you are crazy about Jimmy Page, then listen to Otis Rush, and if you love Jack White, listen to Son House. Get back to those blues roots, and you'll be so thankful that you did. The possibilities and the inspiration are literally endless!
Once you really have caught the collecting "bug," you'll see that it can also go hand in hand with your expansion and further development as a player. Sometimes, it was literally the discovery of another instrument itself that would help put me into another realm of playing! This has been true about steel guitars, dobros, baritone guitars, 12-strings, and on and on. Sometimes, it's the guitar itself that will change your approach, whether you were aware of the new sound before or not. And the line can get even finer between one instrument and another, such as now, I have 2 baritone guitars; one that is a full octave below a normal guitar, and another that is a fifth below. It doesn't sound like much of a difference, but it's enormous when talking about baritones, for sure!
When I became really interested in various steel-string acoustics, for example, I also was amazed at the difference between 000 sized guitars compared to the larger and boomier "dreadnaught" guitars. I also became further aware of the sensitivity of the real small-bodied "parlor" type guitars, which offer an entirely different kind of sound and playability.
As you move on to the various electrics, you'll be attracted to the many different kinds of sounds and instruments that are available to you! The line between them again, can be very subtle; such as a chambered Les Paul verses a traditional all-solid Les Paul. Also, if you compare a semi-hollow guitar such as an ES-335 with the all-hollow ES-330, the difference is so enormous it belies the fact that these guitars seem so similar at first impression. One will certainly feedback a lot more than the other, but most of all, the tone will simply be warmer on the all-hollow 330.
Playability is always a big factor, and an SG for example, offers unlimited access to all frets, as opposed to a Les Paul or other Gibson which will make reaching the highest notes quite a bit more difficult. This also makes the SG perfectly suited to slide playing, as that all-access approach really makes a big difference to the slide guitarist.
The same is true of acoustic guitars with the "cutaway or non-cutaway" issue….some say even though a cutaway gives you much better lead guitar high-note access, I feel that losing some of the top wood results in less overall volume and tone. Still, for many, it's a necessary trade-off, and I don't mind it, as I have a few cutaways at my disposal, even though I definitely prefer normal flat-top guitars with non-cutaway designs.
So of course in the end, it's up to your own personal preferences, but I would definitely say that you should leave yourself "open" to as many types of instruments as possible. It will only help broaden your musical and guitarist horizons, for sure! Happy searching and discovering!


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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Playing Catch
When you're five years old, though, your backyard, no matter how big or small, can feel like a massive universe of possibility. For the oldest Org Kid, our backyard is on occasion a construction site; a farm; the surface of the moon or even a baseball diamond. When he was about two, we got him a little plastic T-ball set -- the kind with the big oversize hollow plastic bat and balls. It took him a year or so to be able to consistently belt those balls over the fence, and into or through the cluster of small trees at the back of the yard. Home runs.
We graduated to me flipping light underhand tosses to him with the same toy bat and balls. We weren't practising plate discipline by any stretch of the imagination. Every pitch resulted in a swing, and after a while, some of them resulted in some pretty solid contact too.
Last year, the Org Kid played his first year of organized ball, or at least as organized as you can hope for from ten 4-to-5-year-olds loosely defined as a T-ball team. We'd pack up our equipment and drive to hot, dusty diamonds for an hour of kids wildly chasing, throwing and swinging at rubberized softballs, followed by a treat for everyone. His first year, the Org Kid wasn't very interested in anything but the treat. This summer, he was far more energetic.
But T-ball season is short, wrapping up before vacations start, so now, to keep the baseball juices flowing, we're back to that undersized backyard. We can't lay out bases to run or set up the tee, but we can do lots of other stuff. Almost every night this past week, we've played catch. The Org Kid seems to have finally settled on which hand he'd like to throw with -- his left. (And no, I didn't try to persuade him either way, even if I am mentally picking up my tickets to his MLB debut as a flamethrowing lefty.) The fact that his glove is supposed to go on his left hand doesn't seem to bother him much. He just flips it over and wears it on his right hand, catching balls I toss to him basket-style, with me urging him to always secure it with the other hand.
Tonight, after dinner on the patio, the Org Kid wanted to practice hitting. We grabbed a bat and a practice ball and set up down the length of the yard. "Bat up over your shoulder. Eye on the ball." I'd flip some underhand tosses, and the timing would slowly come along.
But I know that backyard isn't going to be able to hold him for long. Certainly not forever. He's already putting the tomato plants and herbs at risk. Eventually, he'll figure out the swing that will let him hit it farther than the yard can hold. I'd like to keep playing catch and hitting balls in the backyard with him for years and years, but one day it'll all just be too small.
For now, I'll enjoy playing on our little patch of grass out back, and maybe start getting his little brother involved too. Oh, and I'll go find him a right-handed glove.
Posted by Anonymous at 10:57 PM
Labels: Kids, The Org Guy
5 comments:
- Bombastic Dave said...
Nice article. You sound like a pretty cool dad.
- July 8, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Very cool.
- July 9, 2012 at 9:22 AM
I'm so very happy that the name of the article wasn't 'Having a Catch'
- July 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM
@Brainojack NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS.
- July 9, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Beautiful piece. Warms the cockles...even to the sub-cockles...
My oldest, now 8, has graduated from t-ball and coach pitch and is now playing his first year of rep ball. My wife can't play with him anymore because he throws too hard for her and our backyard is really only big enough to get his arm warmed up. Hitting wiffle balls is even out of the question. We're now endagering the neighbours cars out front. And I couldn't be happier.
- July 9, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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This project will update sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for 60-64 impaired stream reaches and provide a final TMDL report. The report will address sediment and turbidity impaired streams in the Minnesota River Watershed. TMDLs will describe the impairment in each water body and water quality targets, and will include a discussion of pollutant sources, supporting report components that document assumptions and methodologies, and TMDL equations with completed load allocations, wasteload allocations, and margin of safety for each impairment.
This project addresses five reaches of the Minnesota River that have aquatic recreation impairments as identified by high concentrations of E. coli. The project will describe the water quality impairments, complete pollutant source assessments, establish loading capacities and allocations for the impairments, and develop implementation strategies.
This project will identify areas for potential Best Management Practice (BMP) placement and identify strategies to strengthen social capacity and effectively engage citizens in development of the upcoming Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) report.
The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) along with Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Counties, landowners, and drainage authorities in the ten member counties will install conservation drainage practices to improve water quality. 103E drainage systems with documented sediment or water quality issues are the focus with the goal of installing 52 practices such as improved side inlets (grade stabilization structures), alternative tile inlets, denitrifying bioreactors, saturated buffers, storage wetlands and others.
Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) will offer three one-day training session intended to educate permittees on the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. The focus of these workshops will be on conducting inspections and various hot topics.
The goal of this project is to refine the nutrient and algae simulation in the Minnesota River basin using all relevant available sources of information. The outcome of this work order is a revised Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model application for the Minnesota River basin that correctly represents nutrient sources and algae.
The overall goal is to develop a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) Report and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Study that will address water quality impairments and maintain or improve water quality throughout the Pioneer Sarah Creek watershed, which is part of the North and South Fork Crow major watersheds. The study will identify sources of pollutants to the streams and lakes, allocate pollution reduction goals, and prioritize and identify implementation strategies to maintain or improve water quality in key lakes and streams in the watershed.
The goal of this project is to extend, calibrate, and validate the existing Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed models in the Red Lake River, Thief River, Clearwater River and Red Lake watersheds.
In 2017 and 2018, Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) will collect water chemistry samples from the 10 lakes and 24 stream sites identified in the Redwood and Cottonwood River watersheds. Six samples will be collected at 10 lakes from May through September in 2017; five samples will be collected at 5 lakes in 2018 from May through September. Eleven samples will be collected at each of the 24 stream sites following the Basic Regime in 2017. Sixteen samples at each stream site will be collected in 2017 and 2018 following the E.coli monitoring regime.
The LeSueur River Watershed is one of the highest nutrient loading watersheds for both phosphorus and nitrogen in the State of Minnesota. The LeSueur River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) Report was completed in August 2015 and further identifies pollutant sources and reduction goals within the LeSueur River Watershed. The WRAPS report highlights the Beauford Ditch watershed and the Madison Lake watershed area amongst the highest sources of nutrient loading to the LeSueur River.
The goal of this project is to gather and collect necessary watershed data for the development of a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) for the Upper/Lower Red Lakes Watershed that includes impairments, their causes, and plans for restoration. Implementation of the WRAPS will maintain or improve water quality for the watershed.
This is a joint project between the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), North Dakota, and Manitoba. The project is a basin-wide, up-to-date water quality trend analysis using the "QWTrend" program for approximately 40 bi-national river sites to review nutrients, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, sulfate and chloride from 1980 - 2015.


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Cruise Ship:
Norwegian Bliss
Seattle, Washington
Departure Date:
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Cruise Line:
Norwegian Cruise Line
Seattle, Washington
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Prim and proper with a mix of stately buildings and English traditions, Victoria is like a breath of fresh air. Its British heritage is apparent in double-decker buses, the Royal British Columbia Museum and High Tea at the Empress Hotel. Pay a visit to the renowned Butchart Gardens, where sunken floral beds reflect international themes.
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Preserved as a National Monument, Glacier Bay exists as an extraordinary collection of glaciers in a contained region. Only two ships per day are permitted to enter the bay during the summer months, which is when whales come here to feed. Hundreds of years ago, the ice in Glacier Bay fell as snow on the icefields in the mountains above.Compressed by its own tremendous weight, the ice slowly flows through valleys to the sea, where in some cases, it breaks off in great chunks, called "calves", to float free as icebergs and "bergy bits"
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Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska's capital is surprisingly urban and cultured for such a remote destination. When you arrive by sea, you will be greeted dockside by numerous flags and an abundance of summer flowers. For further insight into the Inuit culture and crafts, visit the museum. Take the short drive to Mendenhall Glacier, the only glacier inside city limits! Take a helicopter ride for an amazing aerial view of Juneau and area, or go fishing for silver salmon. Then, just kick back and relax with a cool one at the famous and colorful Red Dog Saloon.
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Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world. The canneries are busy and the stream below Creek Street's rustic boardwalk bustles with life. Visit the ancient grove of Totem Bight, the largest collection of authentic totem poles anywhere. Make a flight to nearby Misty Fjords--a breathtaking vista of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness and America's newest national monument; or try a little salmon fishing.
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Situated on Puget Sound, Seattle's lush vegetation has earned it the nickname the "Emerald City." The futuristic Space Needle offers a 360-degree view of the city's skyline, Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. At Pike Place Market you can shop for handcrafted clothes and jewelry, and enjoy the amazing variety of flowers, famous fish markets and more.
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Skagway was born during the great Alaska gold rush. Those were the days when Skagway had 80 saloons and was known as "the roughest town on earth." The city's rip-roaring past will come alive when you walk down Broadway, a main street so authentic it is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park! Special shore excursions explore Skagway's fascinating history. Take a train up to White Pass and follow the old path to gold and glory in the Yukon, or take a scenic flight to view the amazing wonders of Glacier Bay National Park.
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Please note that the staterooms shown below are samples only. Actual cabin decor, details and layout may vary by stateroom category and type.
H2 - The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Located in The Haven, these Suites offer amazing ocean views, a wet bar and spacious balconies. They include a king-size bed, two bathrooms and additional bedding.
H4 - The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
Perfect for the family, these Villas are located in The Haven and feature two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed, the other with a double sofa bed, plus additional bedding and two bathrooms.
H5 - The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony
These Penthouses are located in The Haven and include a king-size bed and single sofabed, plus a private balcony with a fantastic view.
H6 - The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
With access to The Haven, these Penthouses feature a king-size bed plus dining and sitting areas. They offer unforgettable aft-facing views.
H7 - THe Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
Take in breathtaking forward-facing views. These Penthouses have access to The Haven and feature a king-size bed plus dining and sitting areas.
H8 - The Haven Suite - Connecting Stateroom
With forward facing views and connecting to a balcony stateroom these staterooms are the best way to experience the luxury and amenities of The Haven and bring the whole family along in an adjoining balcony stateroom.
H9 - The Haven Spa Suite with Balcony
The perfect way to experience a total spa vacation, the Spa Suites include a king-size bed, hot tub, oversized waterfall shower and multiple body spray jets, spa décor, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours. Access to The Haven.
M6 - Mini Suite with Large Balcony
Featuring a king-size bed, sofa bed and some include an additional pullman bed. With a private balcony, these Mini-suites also offer amazing views.
M8 - Mini Suite Connecting Stateroom
Perfect for groups for families together, these staterooms connect to another mini-suite or balcony stateroom. Located mid-ship with easy access to everything, these Mini-Suites feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, sofa bed, some feature additional bedding for 1, and a private balcony. Some connect with M8, others with B8.
M9 - Spa Mini Suite with Balcony
Spa Mini-Suites feature tranquil spa décor and include a king-size bed, oversized waterfall shower and multiple body spray jets, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours
MA - Mid-Ship Mini Suite with Balcony
Located mid-ship with easy access to everything, these Mini-Suites feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, sofa bed, some feature additional bedding for 1, and a private balcony.
MC - Mid-Ship Mini Suite with Balcony
MX - Sail Away Mini-Suite
Enjoy a private balcony with amazing views from these Mini-Suites which feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
B1 - Aft-Facing Balcony
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and are aft-facing, so the view from your private balcony is amazing.
B6 - Large Balcony
These staterooms offer incredible views from the balcony, two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and additional bedding to sleep one or two more.
B8 - Balcony - Connecting Stateroom
Perfect for families or groups, these staterooms offer adjoining stateroom options and include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and additional bedding for up to 2 guests.
B9 - Spa Balcony
The Spa Balcony staterooms feature tranquil spa décor and include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, a single sofa bed, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Suite during regular Spa hours.
BA - Mid Ship Balcony
Enjoy easy access to all the outdoor fun on the top decks. Your stateroom includes two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and some feature additional bedding for up to 2 guests.
BC - Mid Ship Balcony
BD - Balcony
Enjoy easy access to all the delicious dining and exciting activities on board from your stateroom that includes two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and additional bedding for up to2 guests.
BF - Balcony
BX - Sail Away Balcony
Enjoy easy access to all the delicious dining and exciting activities on board from your stateroom that includes two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and additional bedding for up to 2 guests.
O1 - Family Oceanview with Large Picture Window
Perfect for families, these staterooms are near the kids' area and include two single beds that convert to a queen, a bathtub and additional bedding that can accommodate three guests. Sleeps up to five.
O8 - Oceanview - Connecting Stateroom
Located mid-ship and connecting with another oceanview stateroom, you will have easy access to everything and room to spread out. These staterooms feature a large picture window and two single beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
OA - Oceanveiw with Large Picture Window
Enjoy a large picture window with amazing forward facing views and two single beds that convert to a queen.
OB - Mid-Ship Oceanview with Large Picture Window
Located mid-ship, you will have easy access to everything. These staterooms feature a large picture window and two single beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
OX - Sail Away Oceanview
I1 - Family Inside
An affordable family option, these staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and two pullman beds.
IA - Mid Ship Inside
Located on higher decks near the fun, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and some feature additional bedding for up to one guest. Some connect.
IC - Inside
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. All inside staterooms include a TV and sitting area.
ID - Inside
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
IX - Sail Away Inside
T1 - Studio
Private keycard access complex comprised of staterooms specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler. Featuring a full-size bed, a one-way window to the corridor, and separate areas for your bathroom, sink and shower, in 100 square feet of living space. Includes access to the private Studio Lounge. No single supplement required.
T8 - Studio - Connecting Stateroom
Connecting with another studio, these staterooms are perfect for friends looking for their own space while traveling with other friends. With private keycard access, these staterooms are specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler. Featuring a full-size bed, a one-way window to the corridor, and separate areas for your bathroom, sink and shower, in 100 square feet of living space. Includes access to the private Studio Lounge. No single supplement required.
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Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, complimentary dining options include three main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, the Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.
The Local - The Local offers classic Pub fare in a relaxed pub atmosphere 24 hour a day. With popular dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and Fish n' Chips to daily dinner specials like Prime Rib, The Local has all your favourite comfort foods. So, try a few of the many beers and catch a game on the two-story TV screen.
Garden Café - Whatever you're craving, chances are you will find it at the Garden Café. This complimentary, indoor restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner – and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide picturesque ocean views.
Savour Main Dining Room - Balancing classic favourites with unique new dishes, dining at Savour is a must. Offering guests an extensive menu of deliciously fresh flavours along with chic and modern decor, visiting this Main Dining Room is always in style.
Taste Main Dining Room - Serving a wide variety of cuisine, Taste also offers a stylish and contemporary atmosphere. Plus, with a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, you'll experience a different culinary adventure with every visit to this Main Dining Room.
The Haven Restaurant (Private Access for Guests of The Haven Only) - Savour an exclusive array of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a private restaurant serving the finest cuisine. Enjoy stunning vistas indoors or al fresco.
The Manhattan Room - One of three Main Dining Rooms aboard Norwegian Bliss, The Manhattan Room is where guests can enjoy specially curated modern and classic dishes made with the freshest ingredients.
Room Service - Available 24 hours a day, simply pick up the phone and order breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night munchies. A convenience charge of $7.95 will apply to all orders (Continental Breakfast until 10am excluded, Suite Guests are excluded from the $7.95 charge at all times). A 20% gratuity and specialty service charge will be added to all beverages and special occasion menu items.
Specialty Dining
The best way to enjoy freshly smoked Texas barbeque at Q? Splitting a rack of ribs with friends, both old and new. Make your vacation even sweeter with rich chocolate delights from Coco's and then raise a glass of craft beer to toast unforgettable nights at The District.
Ocean Blue - Tastefully nautical and temptingly delicious, Ocean Blue is not to be missed for seafood lovers. Whether dining inside or oceanside on The Waterfront, enjoy fantastic vistas and fresh, locally-sourced seafood.
Los Lobos - Bienvenido a Los Lobos, a premium Mexican restaurant celebrating traditional flavours with a modern twist. From handcrafted margaritas to carne asada marinated in guajillo chiles and tequila to Ibarra chocolate ice cream topped with dulce de leche sauce, the chefs at Los Lobos focus on the details and unique flavour combinations.
Food Republic - Travel somewhere new with every delicious bite at Food Republic. Savour a fusion of foods and cultures from around the globe. Travel to Peru to scoop up some ceviche. Jet away to Japan and try a new kind of sushi roll, or have a hearty helping of noodles from China.
Cagney's Steakhouse - Steak is the standard at the American-style steakhouse. Pull up a seat along The Waterfront and take your pick from premium cuts. Your mouth will water, so sip your favourite cocktail in anticipation. And don't forget to order made-from-scratch jumbo crab cakes and a side of the famous truffle fries.
Coco's - Come on by Coco's because anytime is a good time to savour some chocolate. With savory chocolate pralines, crepes, coffees and more types of divine treats than days of your cruise, Coco's is the sweetest spot in 678 Ocean Place.
Dolce Gelato - Slow churned, dense and intense in flavour, gelato is Italy's answer to ice cream. And Norwegian version is the perfect accompaniment to a leisure stroll on your exploration of The Waterfront. A la carte pricing applies. An 20% gratuity, beverage and specialty service charge will be added to your check.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville® at Sea - Your lost shaker of salt is right here in Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea. Savour signature items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise. Sip on a Who's to Blame Margarita. Or sit back and groove along to island-inspired live music at this a la carte dining venue. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, this isn't just a restaurant. It's a state of mind.
La Cucina - Enjoy the flavours of the Tuscan countryside al fresco alongside the sea, or indoors at tables with room for old friends and new. Try a twist on a classic like lobster fettuccine or keep it purist with a pasta carbonara.
Le Bistro - Romance is in the air at the signature French restaurant situated toward the top of the ship among floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular views. Elegant interiors, crisp white linens and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience. By the end of your meal, you might just be proclaiming c'est magnifique!
Q - Smoked over hickory, oak and pecan wood, all meats are infused with delicious flavours - whether ribs, chicken or brisket. Dig into some authentic Texas BBQ (extra napkins encouraged). As dinner winds down, the atmosphere heats up as a contemporary country band ropes you into a lively night of dancing, drinking and a honky tonk good time!
Starbucks® - Warm up for your glacier walk with a Caramel Macchiato. Grab a Teavana® Shaken Iced Green Tea Lemonade to sip while lounging on a pristine Caribbean beach. Or recount the day's excitement with your friends over Chai Lattes and a scone. Come on by Starbucks® to make your vacation even sweeter.
Teppanyaki - Flying shrimp. Onion volcanoes. Twirling knives. The sizzles and surprises never cease at the authentic Japanese hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skilful chef slices, chops and grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes.
The Bake Shop - Indulge your sweet tooth with decadent treats available à la carte, such as French macaroons, chocolate pralines, and cupcakes.
With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Pull up a stool on The Waterfront and pair your favourite vintage with soothing waves at The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. Grab a freshly muddled mojito anytime you like at Sugarcane Mojito Bar. Or Let your hair down in The District Brew House, offering more than 50 different bottled beers and 24 draft beers on tap.
Atrium Bar - Amid the hustle and bustle of the Atrium, enjoy something sweet. This is a morning and late-night favourite serving coffee, beer, wine, and more.
Horizon Lounge - Two-story forward-facing observation lounge on decks 17 and 18 with breathtaking panoramic views exclusively for guests of The Haven.
Humidor Cigar Lounge - Bring your favourite whiskey cocktail from Maltings into Humidor to pair with a good smoke. With comfortable leather chairs and a fully-stocked humidor, this is the ideal setting to recline and connect with friends, both new and old.
Maltings Whiskey Bar - Sit starboard, right alongside the sea where the view is intoxicating. Good times flow indoors, too. With a unique international variety of spirits, you can sip your way around the world without leaving your chair.
Mixx Bar - Cocktails and conversations are always stirring at this hip modern bar located between Taste and Savour. Meet up for drinks with friends before dinner or swing by after to listen to some live piano. Mixx is the place to be seen!
Observation Lounge - Observation Lounge with full service bar on deck 15 offering spectacular 180° panoramic views open to all guests.
Skyline Bar - Hit the jackpot in more ways than one at Skyline Bar. Nestle into plush interiors and take in the changing view. The high-definition digital landscapes illuminate this cocktail lounge with ever changing moods. It's the perfect spot to have a cocktail before dinner, meet friends after the show or just press your luck with bar-top poker screens that give winning at the bar a whole new meaning.
Spice H20 - Inspired by the renowned summer beach parties on the island of Ibiza, Spice H20 is an adult-only escape. By day, you can soak in hot tubs or sip cold cocktails from your reclined lounge chair. By night, it's a whole different beat. Let loose and dance beneath the stars!
Sugarcane Mojito Bar - Freshly muddled just the way you like, enjoy a refreshing mojito with friends – day or night.
The A-List Bar - The A-List Bar is the perfect spot to be the centre of attention or simply be at the centre of it all. Named after one of the famous A-listers, Andy Stuart, President & CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, The A-List Bar will shake up the night with hand-crafted margaritas and a seriously good time.
The Cavern Club - Pull up a chair in the legendary Liverpool club where the Beatles performed. Sip your Scotch Sour during an evening of good company and great music with a Beatles cover band. This is your ticket to ride down Penny Lane, perhaps in a Yellow Submarine. Don't wish you'd experienced the magic yesterday. Come together tonight and get back to the groovy days with Norwegian.
The Cellars Wine Bar - Pull up a stool and take a Merlot for a swirl as you laugh with some of your closest friends. Pair your favourite vintage with some light bites from La Cucina or elevate your wine IQ with programs meant for experts and novices alike at the Tasting Table. For four generations, the Mondavi name has been intimately linked with prestige winemaking in Napa Valley. And now, they're bringing their best blends and unparalleled knowledge to The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar.
The District Brew House - Settle in with your friends beside floor-to-ceiling windows and order one of more than 50 different bottled beers or any of the 24 draft beers on tap. Toast another awesome day with specialty cocktails. Scream your lungs out alongside live music. Or get a little wild inside the photo booth. What happens in The District, stays in The District.
The Local - The Local offers a relaxed pub atmosphere 24 hour a day. So, try a few of the many beers and catch a game on the two-story TV screen.
Top off spectacular days with legendary nights aboard Norwegian Bliss. Spend an evening in a swinging speakeasy on the eve of Prohibition. Perfect your dance moves and clear your pipes as you go on an incredible audible journey with The Four Seasons in a Tony Award®-winning musical. Fans of the Beatles shouldn't miss a night rocking out in the famous Liverpool nightclub where the band played. Which will be your soundtrack to an unforgettable night?
Jersey Boys - Journey from the gritty streets of Jersey to glamour and international fame as you follow the incredible true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Social Comedy and Night Club - Jump start the evening with two talented stand-up comedians that will loosen you up with lots of laughs. And then let loose on the dance floor as a DJ spins your favourite tracks late into the night.
The Cavern Club - Pull up a chair in the legendary Liverpool club where the Beatles performed. Sip your Scotch Sour during an evening of good company and great music with a Beatles cover band.
Theme Parties - Every night brings new thrills with exciting themed events on board. An urban street party featuring pop-Latin music will lure you to the pool deck where you can get your groove on at the hottest event at sea, Caliente. Then pull on your cowboy boots for another evening of dancing under the stars at Nashville Nights & Lights. From silent disco to line dancing, get ready for a boot-scootin' good time. Costumes encouraged!
¡Havana! - Mambo back in time and feel the rousing pasíon of 1950s Cuba in its vibrant heyday. ¡HAVANA!, a lively musical that's a celebration of music and culture, makes its world debut on Norwegian Bliss. Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Warren Carlyle heads a team of Broadway creative powerhouses, including famed Cuban-American design duo Ruben and Isabel Toledo, creators of the spectacular set and vivid costumes. Another famous Cuban-American, Grammy-winning singer Albita, wrote the show-stopping songs. ¡HAVANA! is set at The Palace of Lights, where backstage intrigue combines with seductive rhythms and sultry dance moves to bring you an exhilarating, edge-of-your-seat and unforgettable show.
Social Comedy & Night Club - Jump start the evening with two talented stand-up comedians that will loosen you up with lots of laughs. And then let loose on the dance floor as a DJ spins your favourite tracks late into the night.
Happy Hour Prohibition - The Musical - Set in world famous Madam Lulu's New Orleans speakeasy, tantalizing madams will regale you with tales of bootleggers and some of the era's most famous tunes that will have you dancing in the aisles. Savour five of your own Prohibition Era specialty cocktails, each with a modern twist, while enjoying an unforgettable night with Miss Lulu and her girls. Please note that this show is not suitable for children under 16. (Price Per Person: $29.99 USD Adult)
Bliss Casino - An award-winning casino offers plenty of thrilling casino games for every type of player, whether you're a beginner or regular at the poker table. Find your lucky seat at one of the many slot machines and in the non-smoking area. Or play in the big leagues with any number of table games. No matter what you prefer, there's always a way for you to get lucky.
Bliss Theatre - Norwegian is excited to bring Broadway to you with two musicals. You're invited for an evening of laughter and entertainment in the Bliss Theatre
678 Ocean Place - Follow your mood from one amazing experience to the next at the heart of the ship — 678 Ocean Place. Three decks of non-stop action await you, day or night.
Atrium Shops - duty-free alcohol, tobaccos, NCL-logoed merchandise, jewelry, fashion, special occasion gifts, beauty shop, Tides boutique.
Interested in a little excitement? Burn rubber on the largest racetrack at sea and then challenge your friends or family to some friendly competition on the Aqua Racer. Dare to whoosh over the side of the ship on Ocean Loops before dodging lasers during an exhilarating game of laser tag. Top off all your victories by hitting the jackpot in the Bliss Casino - where an electric atmosphere buzzes late into the night.
Fitness Centre - Come and feel the burn at the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Get your heart rate up at Ryde the indoor spinning class. Feel totally Zen during a Pilates session. Break a sweat while pumping some iron. Or seek inner peace with an ocean view yoga class. Staying fit has never been easier.
Aqua Park - Slide into the time of your life. Make it the best of three on Aqua Racer, the tandem waterslide at sea. Or call it a lazy day and lounge by the pools and hot tubs with a frozen drink in hand. However, you like to make a splash, the Aqua Park is overflowing with excitement.
Mini Golf - Play 5 holes on the mini golf course with obstacles for all skill levels.
Race Track - Zoom around hairpin turns as you race for the checkered flag on the largest race track at sea.
Laser Tag - Get ready for a laser tag battle of galactic proportions under the stars.
Video Arcade - Take the checkered flag in a car race. Shoot some basketball hoops. Or seek a thrill on the virtual rollercoaster. Stop by the Video Arcade and step into a whole other world of fun and games.
Welcome to Mandara Spa. Start with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 specialty treatments offered by well-trained massage therapists. Then unwind in the Thermal Suite with a steam or a dip in the Vitality Pool. Within these tranquil walls, experience the Salt Room, a dramatic grotto surrounded with layers of body-cleansing salt crystals.
Mandara Spa & Salon - There are plenty of ways to be pampered. Unwind in the Thermal Suite with a steam or a dip in the Vitality Pool. Check out the Salt Room and chill out in the Snow Room. Or simply indulge in a hot-stone massage. Treat yourself. You deserve it.
Spa Salt Room – Salt Room mimics natural salt caves found in Eastern Europe. The non-invasive treatment, halotherapy, is relaxing, natural and scientifically proven to improve respiratory and skin ailments and aid in overall wellness.
Spa Snow Room - Chill out, literally, in the Snow Room, an ice-cold arctic environment that stimulates blood circulation throughout the body.
Spa Thermal Suite - Blow off a little steam in the dry sauna. Take a dip in the Vitality Pool. Enjoy a warm waterfall cascading onto your shoulders and back. Relax in a heated tiled lounger and ease all your worries away.
Spa Treatment Room - Enjoy a world-class rejuvenating experience — a vacation within a vacation.
Hair Salon - Take a little "me" time with a range of salon services like manicures, pedicures and facials.
Barber Shop - Whether it's a fresh shave or to trim up that haircut, the Barber Shop will keep you looking your best at sea.
Vibe Beach Club - Guests will jump for joy upon discovering this private retreat where they can connect with the ocean - and disconnect from everything else. Exclusively for those 18 and over, Vibe Beach Club is resplendent with ocean views, an over-sized hot tub, chaise loungers and a relaxing water feature - idea for relaxation. A full-service bar, water spritzers, chilled towels and skewers of fruit ease you even more into serenity. A limited number of passes will be available for purchase onboard at the Guest Service Desk.
Guppies (6 months – 3 years) - Hosted by an Early Years Coordinator, Guppies is perfect to for Norwegian's youngest guests. Enjoy up to two hours a day of interactive parent-child activities, including sensory play, painting and more.
Splash Academy (Kids) - Your kids will have a blast inside Splash Academy where they can enjoy creative play, sports and more. From themed activities to parties, youth staff has a knack for this stuff. Or drop off the kids during supervised Group Sitting on port days or in the evening and make it a romantic night out.
Entourage Teen Club (Teens) - Movies. Art. Music. Video games. Dance parties. Welcome to Entourage - a retreat for teens looking to have fun and hang out with people their own age. One thing's for sure: absolutely, positively, no parents allowed.
Kids' Aqua Park - They'll splish. They'll splash. They'll definitely have a blast. Whether they want to zoom down a tube slide or get drenched by tipping buckets or water cannons, kids will have the best of times at the new interactive Kids' Aqua Park.
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· Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
· Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
· Concierge Desk
· Safe Deposit Boxes
· Business Center Services
· Infirmary/Medical Center
Accessibility/Special Needs
· Visual Assistance (Visually Impaired)
· Auditory Assistance (TTY/TTD)
· Assisted Listening Devices
· Closed Caption TV
· Braille Signage
· Accessible Gaming (Casino)
· Accessible Showroom Seating
· Accessible Public Areas
· Accessible Public Restrooms
· Refrigerator in Staterooms
· Sharps Disposal
· Oxygen
· Accessible Tendering
Wheelchair Accessibility
· Wheelchair passengers accepted
· Elevators accommodate regular wheelchairs
· Elevators accommodate narrow wheelchairs
· Staterooms with wide doors
· Staterooms with low or no doorsills
· Staterooms baths with hand rails
· Staterooms available with ramps
· Public rooms available with ramps
· Public rooms accessible by wheelchairs
· Decks with ramps
Passengers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol.
Except for Alaska and Hawaii itineraries, Norwegian permits young adults to purchase and personally consume wine and beer only while onboard and with the consent of an accompanying parent. Authorization will be given only when the accompanying parent completes the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form. This form can be obtained and completed at the Guest Services Desk upon embarkation of the vessel. However, passengers 18 years of age or older are permitted to consume beer and wine when sailing on round-trip European voyages without having to complete the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form.
Please note that except for Wine and Champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships. If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase(s) and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.
Applying to all guests ages 3 years or older, Norwegian charges $14.50 per person per day to your onboard account (Suites #17.50). Called a service charge, the fund is pooled and distributed amongst restaurant staff, stateroom stewards, and behind-the-scenes support staff. If you wish to decrease the amount of the service charge due to an issue, please advise the desk staff immediately. Norwegian strives for a satisfactory solution, however, should your concerns persist, the charges can be adjusted.
Unlike most other ships in the cruise industry, there is no required or recommended tipping on Norwegian ships for service that is generally rendered to all Guests. While you should not feel obligated to offer a gratuity, all staff are encouraged to "go the extra mile," so they are permitted to accept cash gratuities for exceptional or outstanding service if you care to offer them. Also, certain staff positions (e.g., concierge, butler, youth program staff and beverage service) provide service on an individual basis to only some guests and do not benefit from the overall service charge. Norwegian encourages those Guests to acknowledge good service from these staff members with appropriate gratuities. Additionally, there is an 20% gratuity and spa service charge added for all spa and salon services, as well as an 20% gratuity and beverage service charge added for all beverage purchases and an 20% gratuity and specialty service charge added to all specialty restaurant dining and entertainment-based dining.
As part of Freestyle Cruising™, you have the freedom to choose what to wear. Where other cruise lines have formal night, Norwegian has "Dress-Up or Not Night."
At the buffet, swimwear is acceptable, but a shirt or cover up must be worn. Footwear is also required.
In the main dining rooms or specialty restaurants, swimwear is not permitted. Tank tops (for men), flip flops, baseball caps, visors, overly faded jeans with holes or tears and worn below the hips are not permitted. Kids 12 and under are welcome to wear nice shorts in all our restaurants.
As air conditioning can be cold in public areas, packing a sweater is recommended.
Women are permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to Passenger Courtesy (305-436-4147) for women in any stage of pregnancy. Doctor's note required. Infant minimum age is 6 months. For sailings with three or more consecutive days at sea, infants must be 12 months old at the time of sailing.
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I probably will. I just need to confirm with my runner up. They said if I got a chance to battle before the fifth of January I can go right ahead, so yeah. Also, this will be more of a rematch, considering our last battle was a title.
I might just do that...
Really? Thank you! I wonder... Would it be against the rules to battle again? Since I have a new character?
Hmmm... Five months on here feels like five years IRL. Haha... Well, if you haven't noticed I've actually changed my fighter.
Yo, been a while since you've been on here. How long ago was it that we battled?
Sup Graecus. I let some people in the wRHG community about the poll being up. So it should get some feedback in a little while.
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This feature-length dose of boyish sexual fumbling and fantastically dirty British slang is bound to expand an American viewer's vocabulary.
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Teen vacation movie has tons of sex and scatological humor.
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Parents need to know that The Inbetweeners Movie is a British comedy based on a successful TV series. There's tons of scatological humor and sexual content as four recent high school graduates go on vacation in Crete with the main goal of getting drunk and meeting women. There's brief full-frontal male nudity, kissing, and sexual situations, as well as constant sex talk, innuendo, and language ("f--k," "s--t," "p---y," and other offensive slang words). The friends fight a bit among themselves, a bully picks on them, and one friend attacks a young boy who's bothering him. Drinking is also an issue; though the actors are clearly much older, they're intended to be playing 18-year-olds and are seen drinking, drunk, throwing up, and passing out.
Messages: After a two-week vacation filled with over-the-top behavior, the characters learn tolerance and empathy toward one another and others. That said, there are also many jokes at the expense of often-targeted groups, including overweight people, older women, and even little people.
Role models: The four main characters have potty mouths, sex on the brain, and a tendency to drink too much. But they're genuinely good souls who find that trying to be bad doesn't quite suit them. Their own, normal, good selves win the day. Also, they learn lessons of tolerance and empathy for one another and toward others.
Violence: Two of the friends fight in one scene, though it turns into a pathetic sort of grappling rather than anything violent. A bully picks on the heroes in various scenes; in one, he shoves one of the heroes and puts hands on his neck. One of the main characters attacks a young boy who's bothering him. Some arguing, shouting, etc.
Sex: Several occurrences of brief full-frontal male nudity. One character, a nightclub performer, can apparently do "self-fellatio." One female character is seen naked from behind. Male and female characters remove their clothes fairly often, but in most cases, nothing is actually shown. One character is seen "sexy" dancing with various older women, burying his face in cleavage, and with his hand inside women's underwear. A character begins an Internet sex session that's interrupted. Many characters are seen kissing or in various acts of foreplay. Characters have sex on the brain throughout; the movie is loaded with wall-to-wall sex talk, innuendo, and images (like drawings of penises).
Language: Language is constant, mostly in terms of sexual innuendo, with uses of "f--k," "s--t," "p---y," "t--t," "snatch," and a number of strong English slang words (like "gash," "vag," etc.).
Consumerism: One quick shot of a Kellogg's Frosted Flakes box.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Though the actors are clearly older, they're playing high school graduates of about 18. They drink almost constantly throughout the movie. Many characters are shown drunk, passed out, or throwing up. One character, a bully, is shown snorting cocaine.
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Chopping, dicing, slicing and mincing fresh fruit and vegetables is an important part of any chef's duties. However monotonous this process may be, someone has to do it. Make sure you have sharp enough blades on your fruit knives to slice right through the skin. Also, get a couple of vegetable knives that let you chop onion upon onion without feeling as if your hand is about to give out. Williams-Sonoma offers some of the most advanced technology in vegetable knives on the market, making sure that your kitchen has all the tools necessary for the best dinner possible.
One of the most useful tools for chopping large amounts of produce is the Nakiri knife. The blades on these knives have slight depressions in them to reduce the amount of sticking while slicing and chopping. The knife features a similar shape to a meat cleaver, giving you the ability to pick up what you chop, and then transfer it to a saucepan or a salad bowl. Most Nakiri knives feature ergonomic handles made of slip-resistant synthetic material to avoid slippage and make large projects in the kitchen more comfortable.
When you have your basic chopping needs down, you need something to make more intricate cuts. A peeling knife has a unique blade, similar to that of a bird's beak, which slices into the very skin of the fruit or vegetable, but does not rupture the nutritious portion inside. These knives are great for working on rounder fruits and vegetables with skin, such as kiwis, potatoes and onions. You can also use these knives to make decorative garnishes similar to the ones you see in your favorite housekeeping magazines and websites. Another tool for smaller cuts is the paring knife. These knives allow you to work with smaller fruits and vegetables, such as lemons and limes, to make delicate slices and to remove pits.
If it is your goal to make the most intricate cuts possible for decorating, consider an entire garnishing kit. These kits come with paring and slicing tools, and they feature more specialty items, including melon ballers, zesters and double-edged peelers. These types of tools are perfect for making garnishes for your favorite dish when you enter it into a competition and wedged on the rim of your favorite bar glasses when you want to unwind with a cocktail.
For a unique style of cutting, a rocking knife allows you to chop once on your cutting board, and then rock the knife back and forth to finish the project. This type of knife is perfect for cutting onions and shallots into small pieces, and you can also use it to mince a couple of cloves of garlic or to cut nuts up into tiny pieces for trail mix.
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The perfect tomato slice is hard to come by. When you get a fresh one from the grocery store, most knives smash them, leaving you with crushed fruit. Special tomato knives are sharp enough to break through the skin, but do not crush the fruit inside, leaving you with pristine slices for placing between bread. These knives also have forks at the end that allow you to pick up individual pieces for serving.


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Launched as Bumbleride's first side-by-side stroller, Indie Twin provides the best of both worlds by accommodating both infants and older siblings. With all the features and functionality of the Indie single, Indie Twin's independent seating system allows you to accommodate each individual child. The backrests, canopies and footrests can all be adjusted independently from one another, giving your children a ride as custom as their personalities. At 29 inches wide, Indie Twin glides through doorways and its dual front swiveling wheels make maneuvering a breeze.
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Five-point safety harnesses
12" air-inflated tires
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Reclining backrests
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ESPLOST - Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
What difference can a penny make?
What difference can a penny make? A great deal, if those pennies are collected for upgrading school facilities for children in grades K-12 in Floyd County. As we enter our fifth ESPLOST, we can look back at tremendous progress for our children. Floyd County Schools has completed all major projects promised in ESPLOST I, ESPLOST II, ESPLOST III, and ESPLOST IV referendums and completed them with the funds available from the penny tax. The largest project in ESPLOST IV was the construction of a new Coosa High School. In the upcoming ESPLOST V, a modernization of Armuchee High School and a new Pepperell Middle are the two main projects.
The ESPLOST programs have ignited a revival of school construction that has not been seen in this community since the 1950's. ESPLOST I provided new middle school facilities for Armuchee, Coosa and Model and a new Johnson Elementary School. The biggest project in ESPLOST II was the construction of a new Pepperell High School. The new $26 million Pepperell High was constructed on the site of the old school which was built in the early 1950's. The new two-story, 185,000 square foot high school was built to handle growth in the community and provide an attractive learning atmosphere for the young people of Pepperell. Floyd County Schools has completed the new Model High School, the marquee project for ESPLOST III. The new Model High is a $28 million project approved as part of Education ESPLOST III passed by local voters in 2008. The new school is a two-story, state of the art facility designed to handle the current student enrollment and provide room for growth in the future. During ESPLOST IV, a brand new three story Coosa High School was built to replace the former facility.
In addition to new school facilities, the ESPLOST program has provided essential additional classroom space and needed face-lifts for many of the education facilities of Floyd County Schools. The timing of these ESPLOST initiatives was perfect because changes in state policy related to smaller class sizes demanded more classrooms in Floyd County Schools. The move to smaller class sizes by the state, while a good idea for children, was a problem for school systems across the state because no funds were provided for the extra classrooms that would be needed. The ESPLOST initiatives helped Floyd County to handle the increased demand for classroom space.
Your pennies in the ESPLOST programs have allowed the school system to bring our classrooms into the 21st century.


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