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Cruise Itinerary
|Ports of call
|Fri, Oct 2 2020 16:00
|Bar Harbor
|Sat, Oct 3 2020 08:00
|Sat, Oct 3 2020 17:00
|Sun, Oct 4 2020 09:00
|Sun, Oct 4 2020 18:00
|Mon, Oct 5 2020 09:00
|Mon, Oct 5 2020 18:00
|Tue, Oct 6 2020 09:00
|Tue, Oct 6 2020 18:00
|At Sea
|Wed, Oct 7 2020 18:00
|La Baie (saguenay River)
|Thu, Oct 8 2020 09:00
|Thu, Oct 8 2020 18:00
|Quebec City
|Fri, Oct 9 2020 07:00
|Total length of cruise: 7 - nights
Canada and New England
- Onboard Accommodation
- Government Tax
- In-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies)
- Dedicated Kids & Teen (ages 2-17) programming & spaces during at sea days until 10:30 pm and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days
- Meals in the complimentary dining venues
- Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water
- All entertainment onboard unless it's part of a dining entertainment production
- Poolside activities
- Access to fitness facilities
- Select onboard presentations
- Sports Court activities
- Use of outdoor pools and hot tubs
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|Vessel: Norwegian Gem
|Length: 965ft
|Year: 2007
|Beam: 105.00ft
|Draft: 28.00ft
|Cruising speed: 25kn
|Crew: 1,101
|Gross Tonnage: 93,530
|Onboard Currency: U.S. Dollar
|Passenger Capacity: 2,394
|24-Hour Room Service
|Body Waves Fitness Center
|Kid's Pool
|Photo Gallery
|Stardust Theater
|Video Arcade
ABOUT Norwegian Cruise Line
It's your vacation and you should have the freedom to enjoy it on your terms. Dress up or down. Sleep in or catch a sunrise from your own private balcony. Take in some never-before-seen entertainment at sea. Even eat somewhere different every day of the week.
Freestyle Cruising offers a wide range of complimentary dining options included in your cruise price, and all available on your schedule. The freedom continues with entertainment for everybody. From Broadway shows, to adults-only clubs where you can dance 'til dawn, to supervised activities for kids and teens. When it's time to recover from the excitement, you can retreat to accommodations designed for the way you cruise.
Freestyle Dining
No set dining times, no assigned tables, a relaxed dress code and more restaurants than days in the week on every ship, so you can enjoy whatever you're hungry for, whenever you're hungry.
Freestyle Fun & Entertainment
How do you have a good time? Pools with slides, Wii" on two-story screens, modern fitness centers, expansive spas, fun kids and teens programs, wine tastings, an always-exciting casino and more are all waiting for you on board.
Freestyle Accommodations
Retreat to accommodations designed for the way you cruise, from The Studios – staterooms for the solo traveler – to spacious 2-Bedroom Family Suites. Want an oceanview? Norwegian Cruise Lines offer a higher percentage of balcony staterooms than any other cruise line.
Your Best Family Vacation Ever Just Got Better.
The ultimate family vacation just got better! Do the things you want, when you want. That's the freedom and flexibility you have with Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line. Unpack once and visit multiple, exotic destinations with ease. And with your accommodations, dining options, family activities and exclusive entertainment with Nickelodeon all in one place, there's something for everyone. So much to see. See much to do. So little to worry about. So it's no wonder that Norwegian Cruise Line is among the top large-ship cruise lines for families in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Awards.
2-Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony
These Penthouses are perfect for your whole family. Up to six guests can stay in these luxurious Penthouses that include a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a separate children's bedroom. In addition to the living area, dining area, private balcony and luxury bath with separate shower. Includes butler and concierge service.
- Accommodates: 6
- Total Approx. Size: 544 - 546 sq. ft.
Balcony Stateroom
These staterooms sleep up to four guests and come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa pulls out to sleep two more. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.
Inside Stateroom
These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for your family to cruise. With room for up to four guests, you'll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and pull down beds sleep two more. And of course, room service and many other amenities.
Mini-Suite with Balcony
Up to four guests can stay in these Mini-Suites that come with a sitting area, luxury bath with shower, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to sleep two additional guests. Not to mention you'll have a private balcony to enjoy the incredible view.
Oceanview Stateroom
These Oceanview Staterooms sleep up to four guests and have either a picture window or porthole, with an obstructed view. Two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and pull down beds sleep two more.
Penthouse with Large Balcony
Perfect for a romantic getaway, you will fall head over heels for these fabulous Penthouses. Sleeps up to three, with a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower, in addition to the living area, dining area and large private balcony. Includes butler and concierge service.
The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
Up to six guests can enjoy these Villas that are perfect if you want to bring the kids. They have one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a luxury bath and shower, as well as a separate children's bedroom. Also features a living area, dining area and private balcony. You will also have access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.
- Accommodates: 6
- Total Approx. Size: 572 sq. ft.
The Haven 3-Bedroom Garden Villa
These Norwegian Gem amazing Villas sleep up to eight with three separate bedrooms, each with a king- or queen-size bed and luxury bath. With a living room, dining room and incredible private garden with hot tub, you will have more than enough space to spread out and unwind. You'll also have access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.
- Accommodates: 8
- Total Approx. Size: 4,252 sq. ft.
The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony
These Courtyard Penthouses make for an amazing cruising experience. Sleeps three, with a bedroom featuring a queen-size bed, luxury bath and shower and additional bedding to sleep one additional guest. Also features a living area, dining area, private balcony and access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.
- Accommodates: 3
- Total Approx. Size: 440 sq. ft.
The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Enjoy the perfect escape in the Deluxe Owner's Suites. With a living room, dining room, wall of windows with king-size bed and luxury bath, you will have an unforgettable experience in this suite. Sleeps up to four and includes access to the private courtyard area. Not to mention the large balcony and amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.
- Accommodates: 4
- Total Approx. Size: 1197 sq. ft.
The Haven Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Norwegian Gem Owner's Suites are a truly luxurious way for you to get away. Includes a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and luxury bath with separate shower, in addition to the living room, dining room and large private balconies with incredible views. Sleeps up to four and guests receive access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.
- Accommodates: 2-4
- Total Approx. Size: 791 - 824 sq. ft.
Norwegian Gem
Deck 4
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in the two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
Main Dining Rooms
- Grand Pacific Main Dining Room - A first class dining experience in the grand tradition of the luxury ocean liners of yesteryear, Grand Pacific offers beautifully crafted contemporary and traditional dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Plus, with Chef's Signature Dishes and a Chocoholic Night available once per sailing featuring specialty chocolate-based desserts, this Main Dining Room guarantees an amazing foodie experience. Deck 6
- Magenta Main Dining Room - Balancing classic favorites with the hottest new dishes, Magenta is a can't miss culinary experience. With daily changing menus offering even more variety and Chef's Signature Dishes featuring deliciously fresh ingredients, there's always something to look forward to inside this Main Dining Room. Deck 6
Other Complimentary Dining Options
- O'Sheehan's - Dine on American classics in a relaxed Irish pub atmosphere. With popular dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and Fish n' Chips to daily dinner specials ranging from Prime Rib to Chicken & Waffles, O'Sheehan's has all your favorite comfort food and beer on tap 24 hours a day. So catch a game on the two-story TV screen or play some billiards or darts, this casual restaurant is a guest favorite – and it's complimentary. Deck 8
- Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant - Enjoy a complimentary Asian Fusion dining venue featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok fried dishes, authentic soups, and more. Deck 7
- Room Service - Dine in after a day at the pool. Or treat yourself to a continental breakfast in bed. Choose from an extensive menu with complimentary and a la carte items featuring everything from chef-crafted dishes to delicious snacks and treats. All freshly-prepared and delivered to your stateroom – 24-hours a day. Convenience charge of $7.95 may apply.
- Bali Hai Bar & Grill - A hot air balloon theme where the bar itself is styled as a ballooning basket with sandbags, ropes and a rattan front. Deck 13
- Garden Cafe - Made-to-order action stations, always-changing menu options, a fresh salad bar and a dessert bar make this way more than a traditional buffet. Deck 12
- Great Outdoors - A spacious outdoor buffet with many choices that will surely keep you coming back for more. Deck 12
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Widen your palette further and choose from the specialty restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Specialty Dining Package, you can savor an array of the specialty restaurants for one special price.
Moderno - Deck 13
- If you're looking for a unique experience, our authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious skewers of slow-roasted meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken – all carved tableside by our Pasadores.
Teppanyaki - Deck 7
- Flying shrimp. Onion volcanoes. Twirling knives. The sizzles and surprises never cease at our authentic Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes. Our chilled, sake-infused Wasabi Cocktail will have you flipping too.
Cagney's Steakhouse - Deck 13
- Steak is the standard at the American-style steakhouse. Pull up a seat along The Waterfront and take your pick from premium cuts of Certified Angus Beef®. Your mouth will water, so sip your favorite cocktail in anticipation. And don't forget to order the made-from-scratch jumbo crab cakes and a side of the famous truffle fries.
La Cucina - Deck 12
- Enjoy the flavors of the Tuscan countryside al fresco alongside the sea, or indoors at tables with room for old friends and new. Dine on classic dishes where you can taste the freshness of every tomato used to make an exquisitely delicious sauce. Try a twist on a classic like lobster fettuccine, or keep it purist with a osso bucco. Just when you think you're out, they'll pull you back in with a toasty espresso and some macadamia nut ice cream. Delizioso!
Le Bistro French Restaurant - Deck 6
- Have it au poivre or just go straight for the bouillabaisse at the signature French restaurant in the atrium of 678 Ocean Place. Elegant interiors, crisp white linens and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian café. By the end of your meal, you'll might just be proclaiming c'est magnifique!
Sushi - Deck 8
- Take a seat at the sushi bar and watch in amazement as chefs expertly slice, carve, and roll the freshest ingredients into works of delicious art.
Water Activites
Twelve decks above the sea, wind in your hair, sun on your back, ocean views all around, and before you – a stellar selection of liquid delights.
- Tahitian Pool: Norwegian Gem's main outdoor pool. Accommodates: 144 sunbeds, 314 deck chairs & 14 stools.
Located on Deck 12
Bars and Lounges
Atrium Café & Bar - Deck 7
Serves frozen coffees, expressos, cappucinos, teas, pastries and cookies.
Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club - Deck 7
A lounge inspired by all things spherical and out of space. Bubbles, the use of lighting, color and ultraviolet artworks will be throughout this room. Features the industry's 1st bowling alley and also is equipped with plasma TVs.
Great Outdoors Bar - Deck 6
A lounge inspired by all things spherical and out of space. Bubbles, the use of lighting, color and ultraviolet artworks will be throughout this room. The lounge is also equipped with plasma TVs.
Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar - Deck 6
Inspired by the Art Nouveau era using Charles Rennie Mackintosh's design elements and colors.
Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar - Deck 6
Contemporary bar area with a backdrop reflecting the production of beer.
Sake Bar - Deck 7
Full Sake Bar within the Orchid Garden Restaurant.
Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar - Deck 6
Art Deco inspired with a large screen behind the bar depicting James Bond inspired graphic silhouettes of funky images from the 60's & 70's.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar
Freshly muddled just the way you like, enjoy a refreshing mojito with friends – day or night.
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13
Horizontal windows in the floor allow views of the bridge. The stage can also be used as a dance floor.
Topsiders Bar & Grill - Deck 12
Grab a seat at the bar or grab a cold one to go. Topsiders Bar & Grill is always hopping with activity. Swimsuits welcome.
Welcome. Try your hand at Roulette, Blackjack, Craps and Let It Ride® against a backdrop of travelling circuses from the turn of the century.
Located on Deck 6
Entertainment, Shows and Performances
Comedy Variety
When's the last time you guffawed? From standup comedy to unicycle-riding jugglers, you're invited for an evening of laughter in the Stardust Theater.
Disc Jockey/Bliss Lounge
Dance like nobody's watching, even though everybody is. With a celebrity DJ spinning tunes till the wee hours, you can tear it up. Take a breather in a Bliss bed to recharge. The party's here and you don't have a curfew.
Get Down Tonight
The Norwegian Gem Production Cast takes you on a trip through time to re-live your favorite memories and music of the 1970s. Rock-out tonight with music from acts like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Who and many more featuring music by the Norwegian Gem Showband.
How'd they do that? We may never know but it sure is fun to witness things appearing and disappearing right before your eyes. Add a dash of comedy and you've got one magical evening.
The Second City
Chicago's legendary comedy theatre, The Second City, celebrates its 50th Anniversary aboard Norwegian Epic with a hilarious revue of sketches, songs and improvisation. Watch the brightest young comic talent in North America puts its comic spin on current events and life on the cruise ship.
White Hot Party
Ice ice baby. Don your white attire and get to the pool deck for the most invigorating, black light glowing, electrifying party beneath the stars. Dance with our white-winged angels and be sure to purchase a souvenir t-shirt.
World Beat
A musical voyage around the world! Feel the percussive beats of Irish tap dancing, the soulful cadences of New York City street stomps, the haunting drums of Africa, the dramatic Kodo rhythms of Asia & more.
Kids Club
Kid's Pool - Deck 12
The kid's pool is just right for pint-size splashing, playing and paddling. The pool also has additional fun features.
The Tides
- Conveniently located in the Atrium, Tides offers the very best deals of the cruise, our exciting one day specials give you the chance to make savings of up to 70% off US prices what better way to take home a gift for everyone. Make sure you check the Freestyle Daily for day and time of each daily special.
Colombian Emeralds International
- Each of our gem stones, whether they be emeralds, diamonds, sapphires or rubies, convey exactly the right sentiment for that special moment. We also carry top brand timepieces at duty free prices. Come visit us and get up to 70% savings. Come in and try on our Signature Million Dollar Diamond ring.
Trade Routes Boutiques
- Large department store offering a wide selection of branded & choice items.
Located on Deck 7
Mandara Spa - Deck 12
If being pampered is your idea of a vacation, the Mandara Spa is the place for you. This full service beauty salon and spa offers a wide range of spa treatments to rejuvenate your body and soul.
Spa Thermal Suite - Deck 12
The Thermal Suite offers a unique experience benefiting the mind and body, from the weightlessness effect of water in the Thalasso Therapy Pool* to the gentle, radiant warmth of heated mosaic lounge chairs. Take a dip in the hot tub and leave the world behind as the power of the warm water improves your circulation and loosen stiff muscles. Then head to the steam room to relax stiff joints, improve your immune system and alleviate pains. If detox is what you crave, sit down at the sauna a little while in the dry heat to sweat out your cares as your heart and sweat glands work together to purify your body.
Located on Deck 12
Sports & Fitness
Basketball/Volleyball/Tennis Court
Shoot hoops, join a pick up game, or play tennis at the enclosed, outdoor Basketball/Volleyball/Tennis Court.
Jogging/Walking Track
Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk while you're at sea. Breakfast always tastes better after a good walk or run, right?
Located on Deck 13
Norwegian Gem Photos
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We strongly recommend you purchase appropriate international travel insurance at the time you pay your deposit. If you do not purchase travel insurance, you may not be able to recover cancellation charges, medical costs, repatriation and other expenses that may arise if things do not go according to plan. Please note: medical care on board the ship is not covered by the Australian government or Medicare.
Some countries, such as New Caledonia, require proof of Insurance to be able to travel & cruise there. Lack of insurance may result in you being denied boarding.
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Flights and Hotels
Flights and Accommodation cancellation fees and amendment fees will apply as set out by the airlines and hotels. An additional $50 per person cancellation fee applies to all hotel cancellations and flight cancellations. All fly/cruise packages are based on the best available flight and hotel at time of pricing and while we may not be able to get the exact airline or hotel we will book a similar acceptable option. Flight packages will all include a free checked baggage allowance and meals.
Onboard Credits
On selected departures we will offer you onboard credits & these may not be combinable with all cabin categories and promotions. We will send you through a confirmation which will confirm if the onboard credit is available against your booking. Making changes to your reservation could result in any onboard credits being removed. Once you have embarked the ship, the onboard credit will be applied to your onboard account to use towards any onboard purchases. Any unused portion of the Onboard Credit will expire at midnight on the last night of your cruise and is not redeemable for cash at any time.
'Guarantee' (GTY) Bookings
From time to time, we may offer you the option of making what we call a 'Guarantee (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Inside, Outside, Balcony) on your chosen ship and cruise. However, the exact grade, number and location of the stateroom on the ship will be allocated at the cruise lines discretion and at any time until checking in at the Port. Once your GTY stateroom has been allocated to you, we are unable to accept any changes requested by you. The benefits of a GTY stateroom are that after your booking has been confirmed, the cruise line may (at their discretion) upgrade your stateroom to a higher classed category to that originally booked at no extra charge to you. In any event, you are 'guaranteed' the minimum category you decide to book at the time of the cruise including obstructed view cabins.
If travelling with Family and Friends where you require cabins to be near one another we strongly recommend for you not to book on a Guarantee.
We cannot guarantee your cabins will be assigned near one another, on the same deck, same side or forward/aft on the ship nor accept any requests.
Complimentary Upgrades
Depending on any last minute availability the cruise lines will automatically upgrade cabins to higher categories. The upgrades can place you towards the front of the ship, midships or at the back of the ship and not necessarily on a higher deck level (i.e.: Insides Deck 10 may be upgraded to Ocean view Deck 5). As the cruise lines cannot upgrade every booking, you should book a category in which you are happy to sail.
Once the upgrade has been assigned, should you dislike the cabin location we are unable to accept any changes or requests and cannot be reversed.
If travelling with family and friends where you require cabins to be near one another we strongly recommend for you to decline the upgrades. The cruise line do not guarantee all of the cabins will be upgraded, or that they will be upgraded near one another.
Future Cruise Credits
While we are happy to apply your Future Cruise Credits from the cruiselines to your booking with us, this may affect your online discounted pricing. We will still do our best to provide competitive pricing based on the discount we can offer on the new cruise fare once the future cruise credits have been applied to your booking. Please note if Future Cruise Credits are applied after your deposit has been paid may affect your final balance.
Passport & Visa Requirements.
or all international cruises all passengers will require to be in possession of a valid passport. The passport must have 6 months validity on your return date back home.
Visa's may also be required and at the sole responsibility of the passenger. Please check with the relevant embassies or a Visa Services company for assistance.
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All amendments and any cancellations must be approved through the first person named on the booking. In the case of any in-cabin disputes our contract is with the first person named on the booking and we will only follow instructions given by them.
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) Terms and Conditions
Accommodations; transportation to some of the most beautiful places on earth via cruise ship; dedicated Kids & Teens (ages 3-17) programming and spaces during at-sea days until 10:30 pm and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days; meals in the complimentary dining venues (i.e., up to three Main Dining Rooms on every ship, a buffet and 24-hour dining venues on select ships.); Room Service from 5 am to midnight (small service fee applies between midnight and 5 am); Outdoor Buffet (on select ships); Pool Bar and Grill (on select ships); Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included; specialty coffees at nominal extra charge); iced tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water; all entertainment on board unless it's part of a dining entertainment production (with the exception of legends unplugged on Norwegian Epic); art auctions; poolside activities; access to Fitness facilities; select onboard presentations; Sports Court activities; use of outdoor pools and hot tubs; in-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies); phone calls onboard the ship (stateroom to stateroom); use of private Studio lounge if staying in a Studio on Norwegian Epic or Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway and Pride of America. Suite guests receive additional amenities based on the category of accommodation.
Service charges/gratuities; meals in specialty restaurants; alcoholic beverages; sodas and some other non-alcoholic beverages; pizza delivery; spa and salon services; exercise classes; casino; dining entertainment; transfers (unless pre-purchased with air/sea packages); hotel stays pre-/post-cruise (unless pre-purchased); Shore Excursions; photography; Internet access; group babysitting services;
Specialty Onboard Seminars; art purchases; gift shop purchases; video arcade; phone calls off the ship; satellite connection for cellular phones; laundry services; use of the Medical Centre; government taxes and fees.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
All Guests, including third-through-eighth-berth Guests, must pay the deposit set forth in Chart A on this page for the applicable cruise at the time of booking and must pay the final payment within the time prescribed in the chart for the applicable cruise. An additional deposit may be required for holiday sailings. Payment and cancellation charges may differ by promotion.
|Cruise Type
|Deposit (per person)
|Final Payment Due (prior to sailing)
|Final Payment Due** Holiday Sailings Only (prior to sailing)
|1 Day
|2-6 Days
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Okinawan Kobudo
Kobudo is the art of traditional weapons of Okinawa.
The most familiar characters who practice using these weapons are the "Ninja Turtles"
These weapons include but are not limited to the Sai Sword - Bo Staff - Tonfa - Nun Chuk
History tells us that the farmers and members of the lower class in Okinawa used their farm tools as weapons during times of warfare when they lacked or were banned from the use of more sophisticated weapons. The practice of using these farms tools became an art passed down from father to son, predominately. Although, not as common, the art of kobudo was also taught to the female members of the family. Today we continue the art by practicing the use of these "tools" of war not only as a means of preserving the ancient art of self defense but also to train the student in the art of awareness, adaptability and creative thought.
Program Enrollment Options:
A. Childrens Kobudo Program : Participants of this class must have significant experience in any traditional martial art and be age 10 or older, in order to understand balance, focus, body control and sense of responsibility. Class meets once per week on Saturday.
B. Teen and Adult Kobudo Program: High school age through adult with reasonable coordination and good sense of social responsibility. Class meets once per week on Saturday.
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In the sixteenth century several factories were established in a number of Dutch towns which among their items produced "Majolica". This "Majolica" was made with a tin-glaze and found its origins in Italy and Spain. The pictures shows a vase of factory "de Paauw" and the mark on the bottom.
Factory "de Paauw" was established in 1651.
Porcelain from China
The Dutch East Indian Company began importing porcelain from China in the seventeenth century. This porcelain, especially the blue and white became very popular.
The "Majolica" producing factories started at a certain moment to imitate this Chinese porcelain, because of several reasons. The imported Chinese porcelain meant competition. Civil war in China made that imports from China went down. Customers asked for specific items which due to distance took a long time to deliver and due to language problems the delivered item was not always what was ordered.
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In Delft, in the seventeenth century 32 factories were producing Delftware, among them factory "de Paauw". These factories were often established in beer breweries which had stopped their production.
In the nineteenth century due to competition from other factories and lack of innovations, the highlight of Delftware had come to a close. Nowadays in Delft only a few companies still produce the entirely hand painted traditional Delftware. One of these companies is "de Delftse Pauw".
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The good folks at Tested wanted to find out if smartphones really give you as much talk time as the manufacturers claim they do. Most held up admirably. But the biggest loser of the bunch was the iPhone 4.
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BALTIMORE – UMBC women's soccer head coach Leslie Wray has announced that Paul Keeling will be joining the Retrievers' staff for the 2013 season. Keeling, who has six years of coaching and three years of collegiate playing experience, will work most closely with the black and gold goalkeepers.
"I am very happy to have Paul join our staff," Wray said. "Although he will mainly be responsible for training our goalkeepers, he has a wealth of experience in every aspect of the game and I trust that he will give valuable input in all areas of the program. Paul's enthusiasm for the game is exactly what we need as we move this program in the right direction."
Keeling comes to UMBC from Division II Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn., where he has spent the last three seasons as a member of the men's and women's soccer coaching staff. During his stint, the Railsplitters' men went a combined 31-16-5 and advanced to the title game of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament in 2012, while the women's squad posted an overall mark of 27-22-4. In addition to recruiting, Keeling was also responsible for the development and monitoring of the squad's conditioning and dietary programs, as well as the management of the team's facilities, equipment and team travel.
Keeling won two BUCS Division I titles and made two tournament appearances in his three years as a starter at University of Lincoln, England (2005-08). In 2006, he was named the University Footballer of the Year and the University Athlete of the Year. Following his collegiate playing career, Keeling played three seasons semi-professionally in the UniBond Northern Premier League, his second stint in the league. While with the Retford United FC, he won two division titles, two President's Cups, one UniBond League Cup and one Nottinghamshire Senior Cup.
In 2005, Keeling began his coaching career at the Bassetlaw and District Sport Development Department and has since spent six years at both the collegiate and youth levels. He spent one season with the Lincoln ladies FC Academy and followed with a stint as the head coach at Eaton Hall College in Nottinghamshire, England.
After making the move to the United States, Keeling founded and directed the All-American Goalkeeping Academy, which targeted athletes in Tennessee, Maryland and North Carolina. In 2012, Keeling served as an assistant/goalkeeper coach for Soccer Club Oak Ridge.
Keeling graduated from the University of Lincoln, England in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in media production and received his M.A. in marketing and management at Lincoln Memorial University in 2012.
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Texas Carl's Jr. Unit Owned by Founder's Grandchildren Sets Sales Record
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Leon Valley, Texas Restaurant Tops U.S. & International Sales Mark With $115K in First Week
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — December 1, 2009 — For the fourth time in the past 11 months, a newly opened Carl's Jr.® has set a company sales record. The Leon Valley, Texas restaurant, owned and operated by MJKL Enterprises, posted $115,536 in its opening week, breaking both the domestic and international sales marks.
The previous top-grossing opening for Carl's Jr., domestic or international, had been in Hermosillo, Mexico with $112,712 in 1993. The prior domestic Carl's Jr. one-week sales record of $108,596 was recorded in July 2009 by an MJKL Enterprises-owned unit in Douglas, Ariz. The preceding records were Porterville, Calif., with a Jan. 2009 opening of $107,638, and Marysville, Wash., $105,063 for their Dec. 2008 opening.
Proving that success in the fast-food industry runs in the family, the Leon Valley unit, is owned by Jason, Carl, and Margaret LeVecke, descendants of Carl's Jr. founder Carl N. Karcher. They also own the Carl's Jr. unit that held the previous domestic record in Douglas, Ariz.
"This is a true testament to the strength of the Carl's Jr. brand, to the leadership at CKE and a great tribute to our wonderful employees and guests, who are like family to us," said Jason LeVecke, CEO of MJKL Enterprises. "As we've always said, we learned a lot of great things from our Grandfather about business and life in general that continue to benefit us today. Hard work, commitment to family and community were among the most important things my Grandfather taught me. The record-setting opening at our Leon Valley Carl's Jr. was the perfect combination of all three and far exceeded our expectations. I'm proud of the outstanding service from our staff, the overwhelming welcome into the Leon Valley community and knowing that the commitments to success my grandfather instilled in us are still strong throughout the Carl's Jr. system."
"Four times in the last eleven months I've received a call that a newly opened Carl's Jr. restaurant has set a sales record in their opening week," said Andy Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's® chains. "And each time after I congratulate the team, I've said Wall Street needs to take a long look at the success that the fast-food industry, and Carl's Jr. in particular, has achieved in this tough economy. Carl's Jr. is setting sales records in new markets, continuing to grow its unit count and giving customers what they want – premium quality burgers at fair prices."
"And once again, I'm especially proud that the LeVecke's are carrying on the successful legacy of their grandfather, Carl Karcher."
Several members of the Karcher family are actively involved in Carl's Jr. and Hardee's operations as franchisees, including a brother, four children, seven grandchildren and several other relations. His son Carl L. Karcher is also a member of CKE Restaurants' Board of Directors.
The Leon Valley Carl's Jr., which opened for business Nov. 18, is the first Carl's Jr. in Leon Valley, and the fifth Carl's Jr. in the greater San Antonio area. The record-setting crew in Leon Valley is led by operational vice president, Lourdes Guardado. The restaurant employs nearly 70 full- and part-time workers.
The Leon Valley unit marks the 27th Carl's Jr. restaurant opened in Texas. CKE Restaurants has franchise commitments to open 224 new Carl's Jr. units throughout Texas in the next 10 years, and will continue focusing on Texas for company-operated unit expansion as well.
About MJKL Enterprises, LLC
MJKL Enterprises, comprised of four grandchildren of Carl's Jr. founder Carl Karcher, is headquartered in Guadalupe, Ariz. Starting with two Phoenix-area Carl's Jr. locations in 2001, the unyielding commitment to quality, service and cleanliness has led to multiple companies, franchising and operating 137 restaurants and convenience stores, including 61 Carl's Jr. restaurants; 60 Hardee's restaurants; thirteen Pizza Patron® restaurants; and three Bill's Ghost and Spirit® convenience stores. MJKL operates in eight states, including; California, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas.
About Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr. is celebrating more than 65 years in the quick-service industry. What began as a lone hot dog cart in Los Angeles, Calif. in 1941 is today an international organization that employs nearly 30,000 people worldwide. Carl's Jr. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the end of its fiscal 2010 second quarter, CKE Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,140 franchised, licensed or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and in 14 countries, including 1,212 Carl's Jr. restaurants and 1,915 Hardee's restaurants. For more information, or to find a Carl's Jr. near you, go to www.carlsjr.com. Carl's Jr. social media sites include www.facebook.com/carlsjr, www.twitter.com/carlsjr, and www.youtube.com/carlsjr.
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BRONC FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team finishes up week one of training camp tomorrow.
Head coach Don Julian says the players are getting through the two a days in pretty good shape and now start looking ahead to opening night on August 28th.
And he says as usual 2015 in 4-A football is going to very tough and league should provide a lot of parody.
And the work of taking on Laramie week one and KW week two is already in the works.
SHERIDAN BRONC FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team preseason camp continues today, we continue our conversation with Head coach Don Julian as they go through day four of two a day workouts and so far it's pretty much gone as expected this week.
and looking ahead, Julian says they will starting looking at their first opponent, Laramie as opening day comes up on the 28th.
The Bronc home opener will be September 4th against KW.
Bronc /Lady Bronc Tennis (2 practices) 7-10 am and 4-7 pm (SHS Courts)
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Fall Sheridan high school booster club BBQ will be on August 26th beginning at 5:30 pm @ SHS. Fall sport parent meeting @ 7 pm.
BRONC FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team preseason camp continues today, we sat down with Head coach Don Julian before last night's session and said the first two days have the broncs right on track.
And looking ahead to the next several days, Julian says the hard work will continue as they prepare for the season opener.
They open season opens at Laramie August 28th and the home opener will be September 4th against KW.
KAYLA WOODWARD - Former Sheridan Lady Bronc and now former Wyoming Cowgirl basketball player Kayla Woodward will play professional hoops in the Canary islands this fall.
Kayla says this is something she always wanted to do and the Canary islands are a long way from Wyoming.
And we talked about making the transition from high school to college and now pro ball.
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2015 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team opens preseason camp today with two sessions this morning at 7:00 and this evening at 4:00.
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And he says camp will really start picking up momentum by the end of week one.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team opens preseason camp Monday, their player / parent meeting with the coaching staff will be this evening starting at 4:00, two a days begin Monday morning at 7:00.
The Broncs open the season at Laramie on the 28th and the first home game will be September 4th against Casper Kelly Walsh.
The Big Horn Rams and Tongue River Eagles open camp on the 17th. Their seasons begin September 4th Big Horn hosts Lovell at 7 pm and Tongue River hosts Rocky Mountain at 7 pm.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team opens preseason camp Monday, Head coach Don Julian talks about the Broncs time line over the next three weeks.
Their player / parent meeting with the coaching staff will be tomorrow at 4:00, two a days begin Monday morning at 7:00.
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"Something has to change at the track. We need new energy. We need to excite new people, and this new betting system is going to do that," says Carl Hilliard in a soft voice. He's sitting in a small Del Mar café on an overcast October morning.
Hilliard, a second-term Del Mar city councilmember and owner of ten Thoroughbred racehorses, pauses to greet acquaintances. He then returns to his subject: reinvigorating the sport of horse racing in California through the adoption of a new betting system called exchange wagering.
Hilliard trumpets exchange wagering as the winning ticket for the Del Mar track. On September 24, Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation into law that authorizes the new betting system beginning in January 2012. All that remains is for the California Horse Racing Board, the horse racing tracks, and the racing clubs to approve it.
Exchange wagering is a form of betting in which people wager with each other online, eliminating the need for a bookmaker. Unlike the current system, it gives gamblers the option of betting on which horses will lose. And instead of sounding a last call for bets moments before the race begins, wagers can be placed up until the final furlong. Most importantly for the sport, the purse (winnings) would increase with more people betting, says Hilliard.
The Betfair Corporation, headquartered in the United Kingdom, popularized online betting in Europe nearly a decade ago and has since tried to bring it to the United States. Founded by Andrew Black, a former gambler, and Edward Wray, a former JPMorgan trader, the company is the largest online gambling exchange in the world, valued at $2.7 billion, employing more than 2000 workers, and registering 5 million bets a day.
Hilliard says that in recent years horse racing at Del Mar has lost its stride. "Only one out of 12 race horses pays for itself at the current purse level. Other states have permitted slot machines and other types of gambling at the track to supplement the purses. Horses are leaving California to race in those states. The Golden Eagle Farm [in Ramona] is a shadow of its former self. More than a few farms and training centers are shutting down," says Hilliard, who decided to train fewer horses in San Diego County, preferring to stable them in Kentucky.
Hilliard began jockeying for exchange wagering, which he likens to playing the stock market online or to internet poker, two years ago. In November 2009, he wrote a guest editorial entitled "Getting the Big Bettors Is the Name of the Game" for California Thoroughbred magazine. In the piece, he touted the benefits that the Betfair model would bring to the sport of horse racing.
Mac McBride is the spokesperson for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. The problem, he writes in an October 19 email, is that although people are coming to the races, they are not placing bets.
During the 2010 season, the turnstile clicker counted 662,521 visitors to the track, an increase of 26,842 from 2009. Del Mar was the only track in the state to see an increase. Betting at the track, however, amounted to only 17 percent of the handle — the amount bet on a race. The remaining 83 percent of the handle was made online, over the phone, and at nearly 1000 gambling centers throughout North and South America.
The handle at the track plummeted 7.6 percent compared to the previous season. The Thoroughbred club raked in $78,362,626, whereas the prior season totals finished $6,451,897 higher. The total amount bet at the track was the lowest it has been since the 1970s, writes McBride.
McBride provides three reasons for the drop: the recession, betting done over the phone and online, and competition from other betting centers such as Native American casinos and card clubs. Hilliard adds a fourth reason: younger people aren't attracted to the current system of wagering.
Sitting at Café Secret, Hilliard exchanges his proverbial derby hat for his city councilmember hat. He says the lower handle has resulted in reduced payments to the City, which needs the money to provide people who use the fairgrounds with public services, such law enforcement, fire and rescue, water, road maintenance, and street cleaning.
By state mandate, Del Mar receives .33 percent of the onsite handle. Since 2007, the Thoroughbred club's payment has decreased by more than $30,000 each year. In 2007, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club handed the City $134,649. In fiscal year 2010, the payment dropped to $35,402.
The past fiscal year, the City of Del Mar received $539,025 from betting at the track and from sales tax revenues from all events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds — $250,000 less than what was generated in 2007.
According to Teresa McBroome, Del Mar's city treasurer, the City spends around $1.1 million on services provided for the fairgrounds. Add to that an estimated $900,000 annual debt service cost for refurbishing infrastructure that directly serves the fairgrounds.
However, while Hilliard believes that exchange wagering will whip the sport into shape, there are those who feel the system opens the gates for race fixing. Those concerns seemed validated in May when France banned exchange wagering. On top of that, in 2006, three jockeys in the United Kingdom were charged with fixing races and conspiring to defraud Betfair, though their cases were dismissed the following year.
Race enthusiast and Del Mar Fairgrounds advocate Richard Eckfield feels the idea of betting on a horse to lose can potentially ruin the sport and turn the Del Mar Racetrack into a haven for corruption.
"You have a race fixer's dream come true with Betfair," says Eckfield. "There are serious bad things that can be done to a horse in the starting gate to take it out of contention, especially at Del Mar.
"If one horse is the clear favorite and something is done in the starting gate or done by the jockey to slow him to second, and everyone is betting he will win, except the insider who knows that he will not, they can make a fortune."
Eckfield says Del Mar will be especially prone to corruption because of the new roof constructed over the arena.
"The new roof blocks the view of the start of the seven-furlong race," says Eckfield. "It makes it so that the stewards have to rely on TV to see what is happening in the starting gate."
McBride of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club agrees that the view is slightly obstructed but considers the issue a "red herring."
McBride says that a camera pointed at the starting gate provides stewards with a perfect view, and the two patrol judges have a view of the starting gates.
"In the two years the roof has been in place, there has not been one instance where a problem or an issue was noted," he says. "Basically, it is a nonissue."
Local thoroughbred owner Frank Wright, managing partner of Torrey Thoroughbreds, remains on the fence in regards to exchange wagering, but he plans to keep a watchful eye. "It's a different type of bet," says Wright, who entered the sport last year and raises horses at San Luis Rey Downs in Bonsall.
"People need to do their homework to understand it more. My biggest concern is whether there are checks and balances. If it has any chance for corruption, I will oppose it. The sport isn't squeaky clean, and this shouldn't promote more bad apples."
When asked whether exchange wagering invited the potential for race fixing, Hilliard responded, "Nothing kills a sport faster than cheating, and the industry is filled with safeguards. People will stop betting if they do not trust the system, and so far, they trust the Betfair model."
While exchange betting won't prove the panacea its supporters hope (it's for win betting only, you need a computer with a funded account, if there's not much liquidity nobody will care, etc.), it does have potential to increase handle.
Let's say there's a six-horse race with three obvious favorites at 9-5, 2-1, and 5-2. There's no value playing the race--but with an exchange, I could bet against the other three horses, thus creating handle where there was none.
Let's say I need 3-1 to play a particular horse. At the track, he's 5-2, too low to play. On an exchange, he's 4-1. So I can beat a big bet on the exchange instead of no bet at the track, again creating handle where there was none.
I could give many further examples of situations where an exchange will create handle, but this all may be moot unless the mathematically challenged horsemen's groups (which favored the most recent takeout increase) agree to contracts with any exchange. And given their sorry history, I don't think this is any sure thing.
I don't want to burst anyones bubble, but all the objections to exchange wagering and betting 'against' a horse can already be made under the existing parimutuel system. I won't go into gory detail, but anyone playing the game professionally knows exactly what I mean.
I think the Betfair model is fine if a reasonable portion of the handle flows to the racetracks and purses. It might even be an incentive for the stewards to keep a closer eye on what actually takes place under their watch.
New York citie's government regulated/run OTB just turned it's lights out. One politician said lets give the horse racing action back to New York cities' illegal bookies.
Betfair in England has it's lights on and thrives because the take or commission on each wager is between 1% to 2%. Calif's government regulated betfair is doomed because the take or commission on each wager(which was omitted from article) will be between 15 to 20%
Then they deserve what they get.


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Hispaniola and race/ethnic relations between Haitians and Dominicans, the historical roots of Dominican racism, social variables (mulatage, social mobility, processes of colonization, Spanish and French colonialism, poverty and abandonment, social relations, the Haitian Revolution, Jean Pierre Boyer's unification of the island), negritude. Migration, immigrant women and community.
Professor Ricourt's early research was the ethnographic work she conducted in the New Immigrants and Old American Project of Queens College, City University of New York, directed by Roger Sanjek. Her dissertation and book Hispanas de Queens were based on the ethnographic work conducted in Corona, Queens as part of this project. She conducted additional research in Washington Heights while doing a post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Milano School of Urban Studies at the New School. The data collected produced the book Power from the Margins. Other research includes Dominican peasantry, domestic violence in the Dominican community of Washington Heights, New York City, and Dominican undocumented immigration to Puerto Rico.
- Hispanas de Queens: Latino Panethnicity in a New York City Neighborhood, Ithaca: Cornell University Press.
- Power from the Margins: Dominicans in New York City, New York: Routledge.
- "Price-Mars et son antithèse dominicaine" in Jean Price-Mars Ainsi parla l'oncle suivi de Revisiter l'oncle, Montreal: Mèmoire d'encrier, 2009.
- "La identificación étnica y la transdonicanidad en Nueva York". Global: La revista de la Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo. Volumen 5, No. 20, 2008: 36-42.
- "Reaching the Promised Land: Undocumented Dominican Migration to Puerto Rico." Centro Journal, Vol. XIX, No. 2 2007: 324-343.
- Nombrando La Esperanza: Mujeres Dominicanas hablan de violencia doméstica. Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana, Washington Heights, New York City, 2006.
- "From MamáTingó to Globalization: Dominican Peasant Women." Women's Studies Review, Lehman College, CUNY, 2003.


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Oneida finds more cuts in DPW, helps close budget gap
ONEIDA - Even before reviewing the DPW's budget Friday evening, the Common Council had reached its goal of cutting nearly half of next year's deficit.
With a $1.24 million gap between revenues and expenses, the council aimed to cut about $600,000 from department budgets and take the rest from the general balance.
After reviewing all but the DPW, the council had already cut enough to nearly reach that goal.
City Engineer Jon Rauscher made the rest easy, cutting an additional $169,000 from his budget after revising his original submission.
"I think it's going to be tight, but I think we can work with it," Rauscher said.
Several line items were reduced or cut altogether, like a $30,000 account for building demolitions added last year to knock down vacant homes that have since been sold. Other accounts, like mosquito control, were reduced after equipment and supplies were inventoried and proved to be sufficient for next year. Other expenses can be cut, like the city's contract for equipment to remove snow and ice. Rauscher said the county will loan that equipment at no cost to the city.
Other services will be altered, like the city's green waste pickup program. Rauscher proposed a fee for city workers to use a chipper to dispose of trees and brush. Currently the city doesn't charge for that, but the councilors agreed that's being taken advantage of by residents who overburden the service by cutting down a tree and leaving it for the city to pick up.
An $85 an hour fee is being proposed for the service. The details still need to be refined but it's likely that smaller increments of time will be able to be arranged. Spring and fall cleanup will still be provided to residents free of change.
Rauscher also suggested requiring residents to put green waste like leaves out to the curb in biodegradable bags, like paper or certain kinds of plastic bags. The city spends about $10,000 a year in landfill fees for leaves to be removed from bags and thrown away, he said.
Those reductions will reduce the budget gap to $713,000. At its next council meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the council will decide whether to take that money from the general fund or attempt to close the gap further by raising taxes.
Several city fees increases are being proposed to raise revenue, including tax searches, city clerk fees and permits, among others. The increases will inflate revenues by $88,080. Those fees will have to be voted on by resolution and some will require a public hearing to change.
The council will meet again on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.


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Texas A&M searching for place to play spring game
And we thought finding someone to replace Johnny Manziel was Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin's biggest undertaking before the 2014 season begins.
OK, that's still big — very big — but the Aggies have another issue on their hands: where will they play their spring game?
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With Kyle Field undergoing a $450 million renovation and the field in unplayable condition, Texas A&M is sorting through its options.
And none of them include a facility that can hold the 45,212 fans who attended last spring's game.
Under consideration: on-campus practice fields or Bryan High School's football stadium, located just three miles away, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
"We've looked at all of those things, and what we'll end up coming up with is something that allows us to play the spring game based on SEC guidelines, and what the NCAA allows us to do," A&M athletic director Eric Hyman said this week.
It's not as easy as stepping off campus and having your spring game. The university would have to get a waiver from the SEC to do so and then would have to deal with NCAA rules when it comes to recruiting — something that is big for spring gaes.
"There are also NCAA rules prohibiting contact with prospective student-athletes and/or families and coaches at off-campus events, such as a spring game," A&M athletic department spokesman Alan Cannon told the Express-News.