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"UN Agenda 21 is the linchpin of global depopulation plans. Defeating Agenda 21 locally requires understanding the Delphi Technique of manipulated consensus… but the core of this attack on humanity, through our food, health and property, is The Great Culling – the plan to reduce the human population by ninety-five percent. This will not happen if we stand our ground!"
Maj. Gen. Bert Stubblebine (US Army, ret.), Foundation President
Agenda 21 Reservation of Rights Advocates Forum
War Council 2013 Archive:
Part One: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29705675
Part Two: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29711381
NEXT ICDA21 EVENT: Fourth Annual War Council
March 3, 2013 – Online at www.healthFreedomPortal.org
10 AM to 1 PM EST – Listen, Chat, Archive
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"There's a dirty little secret the Globalists don't want you to know: International Agreements and Treaties are VOLUNTARY, not binding. Entities can exempt themselves by "reserving their rights" or expressing their "reservations" to the treaty or agreement. Your town, village, country, etc., can do the same. Frankly, if you do not motivate them to do that, people like you, with families like yours, will, in a very short time no longer have even the most basic of rights left to them. It's your life. Get involved in saving it now before the genocidalists triumph over human rights." REL
This is the Permanent Link to Attend Working Groups and Other Meetings, Access Archives
Agenda 21 Reservation of Rights Advocates Forum
Agenda 1 – Reservations of Rights: Draft Strategy and Tactics
WORKING GROUP MEETING #1 ARCHIVE- February 6. 2013
WORKING GROUP MEETING #2 ARCHIVE – February 18, 2013
Part One: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29395948
Part Two: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29396958
Dr. Rima and Clark Baker: HIV/AIDS Vaccine Hoaxes and Agenda 21
(2.10.2013 Dr. Rima Truth Reports)
Dr. Rima and Heather Goss: Agenda 21 Land Use Control is People Control
Part One: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29357251
Part Two: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29358888
Archived International Workshop
[Please note: this is a raw video feed archive; unedited.]
Part One: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/28982044
Part Two: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/28983343
Dr. Rima's Slide Presentation
We heard back from you after the Workshop. You want to follow-up knowledge with action!
Imagine a conference where Dr. Rima, Gen. Bert and Israeli Conspiracy Investigators could have a no-holds-barred, down and dirty exploration of the genocidal agenda: WHO, What, Where, Why and When. Including, for example, the involuntary contraceptive injections by Israel in the bodies of Ethiopian Jews, the use of vaccines world-wide, PHUDE that maims and kills – from a global perspective. That's what happened on Saturday, February 2, 2013 on our broadcast channel!
[This online conference lead to the creation of the International Coalition to Defeat Agenda 21 / ICDA21 – and a continuing series of workshop meetings to write the Agenda 1 eBook: Reservation of Rights.]
We have archived the event (links above) and now plan follow-up Push Back!
Hosts Amit and Shai from www.ahava528.com brought you this ground-breaking conference focusing on the hidden agendas which have been created to minimize the lives and freedoms of people like you with families like your and what we, together, can do about it.
Oh, by the way, when they are not digging up the rabbit hole as professional journalists, Amit and Shai carry out healing work using a unique and beautiful therapeutic method which Dr. Rima wanted to share with you: crystal hydrosonics.
Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4riQJB7Ocg
Agenda 21 and the Great Culling
Agenda 21 is Voluntary!
Agenda 1 eBook Excerpt: Delphi Technique
Delphi Technique: How to know when you are being manipulated.
The Delphi Technique has been defined by its proponents in relatively benign terms:
"Delphi may be characterized as a method for structuring a group communication process so that the process is effective in allowing a group of individuals, as a whole, to deal with a complex problem….To accomplish this "structured communication" there is provided: some feedback of individual contributions of information and knowledge; some assessment of the group judgment or view; some opportunity for individuals to revise views; and some degree of anonymity for the individual responses…" [Emphasis added.]
It is the imposition of "group think" where individual dissenters are marginalized and isolated where this technique finds its use for political manipulation. Even the proponents acknowledge this. Page 570 of the above noted 1974 book states, "Today the least acknowledged hazard in connection with Delphi is its potential use for deceptive, manipulative purposes."
Critics of the system are even harsher in their judgment:
"This technique is a very unethical method of achieving consensus on a controversial topic in group settings. It requires well-trained professionals who deliberately escalate tension among group members, pitting one faction against the other, so as to make one viewpoint appear ridiculous so the other becomes "sensible" whether such is warranted or not…
If measurable opposition persists, advocates are told, get the local ministers on board. Take steps to neutralize, by whatever means necessary, the opposition. In some places, opponents have been harassed, both at home and on the job, personal property has been damaged and vandalized, people have lost their jobs. Anyone who does not go along with the restructuring of our society is susceptible to the totalitarian tactics of those promoting education reform – whether it be parents, teachers, principals, superintendents or board members. The need exists for advocates to maintain an iron grip on the process. They cannot, for instance, withstand open public debate of the issues. Therefore, they do not partake in public forums. They cannot withstand the criticism, so they close every avenue for parents to address the issues. They are rapidly creating, through their divisive tactics, a volatile situation. America is being torn apart."
Lynne Stuter continued in her 1996 critique:
"First, no opportunity must be left untaken to expose this unethical, divisive process. Second, when this process is used, it can be disrupted. To do so, however, one must be able to recognize when the Delphi Technique is being used, and how to disrupt it."
The Freedom Technique: How to Assert Your Reservation of Rights.
Stuter recommends: "always be charming, stay focused, and be persistent."
We call countering the Delphi Technique the "Freedom Technique: Reserving Your Rights.
You have not surrendered your rights if you knowingly reserve your rights. We have seen that happening over the years that we interacted with Codex Alimentarius (the so-called UN Food Code; an agency that implements Agenda 21 in international food trade, using the Dephi Techinque. We developed the Codex Two Step, a legal method for countries to preserve their interests in the international arena. Among other countries, the Chinese delegation almost always tells Codex that whatever matter is being decided by "consensus" is in the "national competence" of the Peoples Republic which is not bound by the consensus!
We recommend a similar approach when dealing with the Delphi Technique. Stuter states it well:
Never, under any circumstance, become angry. Anger directed at the facilitator will immediately make the facilitator "the victim." This defeats the purpose which is to make you the victim. The goal of the facilitator is to make those they are facilitating like them, alienating anyone who might pose a threat to the realization of their agenda. [People with fixed belief systems, who know what they believe and stand on what they believe, are obvious threats.] If the participant becomes the victim, the facilitator loses face and favor with the crowd. This is why crowds are broken up into groups of seven or eight, why objections are written on cards, not voiced aloud where they are open to public discussion and public debate. It's called crowd control. It is always good to have someone else, or two or three others who know the Delphi Technique dispersed through the crowd; who, when the facilitator digresses from the question, will stand up and say nicely, "but you didn't answer that lady's or gentleman's question." The facilitator, even if suspecting you are together, certainly will not want to alienate the crowd by making that accusation. Sometimes it only takes one occurrence of this type for the crowd to figure out what's going on, sometimes it takes more than one.
The way to defeat the Delphi Technique is to stand your ground and never surrender your fundamental human rights.
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text: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 PTs as Prescribers of DME Could Improve Patient Access to Equipment and Related Services Recognizing physical therapists (PTs) for their expertise in evaluating for, training in, and prescribing durable medical equipment (DME) will lead to more timely access to appropriate and necessary equipment and services, APTA said in adopting a resolution that supports PTs as authorized prescribers of DME, which is integral to PT patient/client management. Even after a PT evaluation has determined that DME is needed, patients often experience delays in getting a prescription by those now authorized to prescribe, the resolution argues. The delays force those individuals to remain immobile or at reduced function and safety while waiting on their DME. Our profession would demonstrate its commitment to patient- and client-centered care by advocating for the support of choice, access, quality, and adequate funding for DME and related services, which would include authorizing PTs as prescribers. [RC-27-13] Draft language adopted by the 2013 House of Delegates will be available on the House Community no later than July 12. Final language for all actions taken by the June 2013 House will be available by September after the minutes have been approved. See more results of the 2013 House of Delegates by following this link, or click on July 9 from the News Now calendar. Comments Excellent idea! Posted by Chris on 7/9/2013 2:35 PM Absolutely, let's get this going! Posted by Jessica on 7/12/2013 3:11 PM Let the advocacy efforts begin! Medicare Beneficiary Competitive Bidding Program Complaint Hotline Goes Live APTA Members and Friends, Round 2 of the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program began July 1, 2013 increasing the program to a total of 100 metropolitan statistical areas nationwide. The Competitive Bidding program ironically limits competition by eliminating large numbers of providers from the Medicare market. As a result many of the companies that you have historically worked with to obtain DME for the patients you serve will no longer be able to provide services to your Medicare patients. Many of the CMS awarded "bid winners" have no physical presence in your geographic area, are hours away, or out of state. Companies that previously could provide multiple product categories (hospital bed, oxygen, wheelchair, CPAP, walker) may now only be able to provide certain product categories because of this CMS program. Due to the average 47% fee schedule reduction access to the equipment you recommend by make/model/size may no longer be available to your patient. The biggest reason that the HME industry's efforts to replace this flawed program with a legitimate market pricing program have not yet been successful is that Congress has not heard from Medicare beneficiaries. While there are opportunities to get the program changed, it is safe to say that NO changes will be made unless Congress hears directly from Medicare beneficiaries that they are being hurt. If you are in a Competitive Bidding Area and interact with Medicare beneficiaries who are being hurt, you need to encourage them to share their stories and contact their Members of Congress. 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One suggestion is to equip all your staff (especially customer service folks) with a written concise message something along the lines of the following: "Despite the objections and efforts of many national consumer, clinician, and industry advocacy organizations Medicare has gone ahead and implemented its DME Competitive Bidding program. This is a flawed program with known problems. Unfortunately, as a result of this new program you are not able to access the products and services that we recommend and were available to you in the past. The only chance of getting the CMS Competitive Bidding program replaced with a more practical and valid alternative is if Congress hears complaints from Medicare beneficiaries like you. To help in getting the message to Congress, a national hotline has been established by the People for Quality Care to gather examples of the problems beneficiaries are encountering. So if you want to help get things changed, please call 800-404-8702 and tell them about the problems you are encountering. You can also contact your Congressional offices directly by calling the Washington, D.C. switchboard at 202-224-3121 and asking to be connected to your Members offices (all you need is your zip code). Medicare beneficiaries need to be proactive or they will see their local access to quality products and services disappear. Your voice can make a difference!" A resolution of the problems with Competitive Bidding rests in the voices of Medicare beneficiaries, so be sure you and your staff are ready to point them in the right direction. Posted by Laura Cohen -> BMTb on 7/12/2013 5:26 PM Patients were best served when we had stock DME (assistive devices) in the Physical Therapy Departments of acute care facilities to be directly issued by therapists, and billed to their insurance. The patient was issued exactly what was needed in the most timely fashion before discharge. When it was decided that that practice was inappropriate, the very same patients that I made DME recommendations for in acute care that I followed on a home health basis often had delays in delivery, but more importantly and more often than not, were delivered DME that was not per size or specs recommended by me.. For example, walkers and canes that could not be appropriately fitted to the height of the patient, Large based quad canes delivered when small based ones were ordered, and often 3 inch wheels versus recommended 5 inch wheels on wheeled walkers that increased the difficulty of use outdoors or in homes with thresholds , etc. Even the weight of standard walkers was an issue for persons with UE OA. All these factors were easily addressed when we could issue DME directly from our department - The patient immediately got exactly what they needed, and the cost of the middleman (men) was eliminated........Makes too much sense, however........ Posted by Maria on 7/12/2013 10:38 PM They think that this is money saver whereas it can increase the cost due to the need to stay an extra day or two because the equipment delivery is delayed. They also may go home without the appropriate assistive device and then will be re-admitted with a fracture thus increasing the cost to the Medicare system. I have tried to set-up service with a few companies and their service is awful. We had a dedicated DME company who gave us first rate service. Shame on the government for giving our seniors low rate care. Posted by Kathy on 7/15/2013 5:08 PM Can anyone tell me how to get to the House Community page so I can find the results of this or any minutes? Thanks for any help. Mike. 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VISION Statement: Redwood Community Radio envisions a community of listeners who, guided by the example of RCR programming, work together to create better, more just and sustainable world systems, to ensure that all humans and other living species on earth move toward a higher quality of life, and are able to survive challenges in the times ahead.
MISSION: Redwood Community Radio will encourage a communication center of open airways (KMUD) for all voices to inform, educate, entertain and inspire the listening community through quality programming.
Board of Directors - Redwood Community Radio
Tues., 26 Nov., 2013 – 5 pm
Healy Senior Center - Redway, CA
I.Call to Order: Opening comments from the President.
II.Roll Call: President Siena Klein (Members' Rep.); Treasurer Julia Minton (Members' Rep.); Secretary Jack Frybulous (Programmers' Rep.); Nella White, (Members' Rep.); Mark Marchese (Board-appointed); Kim Peterson (Board-appointed); Station Manager Jeanette Todd (ex-officio); Vice President Noel Soucy (Programmers' Rep.) Absent: Marcy Stein (Programmers' Rep.); Christine Doyka (Board-appointed).
III.Approval of Minutes – Jack moved to approve Sept. Minutes draft in Board packet; Kim seconded. 4 in favor; Julia abstained.
IV.Approval of Agenda – Jack moved to approve Agenda, Kim seconded. Approved unanimously.
V.Open time – Bettye Etter asked if a hard-copy of the Membership list had been produced, and if she were being considered for Management Evaluation Com. She also proposed formation of a "Citizens' Advisory Board West" (i.e., Shelter Cove, Whale Gulch, Ettersburg, etc.) and volunteered to chair a CAB West. Disposition: Siena thanked Bettye, said we would be in touch to form CAB West. MEC appointments are on tonight's agenda; one of the five members will represent Programmers and Volunteers. Since database under repair, suggest postpone printing out membership list.
VI.Manager's Report – Non-federal financial support (or NFFS, which includes donations, underwriting, and underwriting trade) partially determines the size of our CPB grants. KMUD did ~ $110K in underwriting (so far this year), and about $13K in trade, which enhances the funds we receive from CPB (but which negatively affects the underwriter Rep's commission). To compare: KZYX (in their 2014 budget) plans for $40K underwriting and an equal amount in trade.
New qualifications in 2014 for CPB eligibility. KMUD's grant funding has changed drastically over past 5 years. (See packet, p. 55.) Our disbursement will drop from $135K in 2013 to $87K in 2014, another reason it's very important for KMUD to increase NFFS.
Free Speech Radio News has been temp. replaced by Feature Story News, eliciting a lot of negative feedback. FSRN now asking $7K/yr, up from $4.5K. The Program Selection and Review Com. is looking for an FSN replacement till February.
Development Com. has proposed a 2014 calendar of events, biggest change: Block Party might be canceled for this year. Permits to close roads cost money, not to mention a lot of other work: on-site crews for raising tents; meeting a 6 a.m. deadline for mounting traffic signs; letter-writing to various community entities, live broadcast [and toting hay-bales, kitchen set-up, etc.]. Jeanette feels we should keep the Block Party, but not close the roads for it. Board members' views about the event touched on 1) its tradition, and 2) its capacity for outreach [if not also being profitable]. Bettye reminded people that the Block Party used to be KMUD's birthday party (around Memorial Day). She said it got moved a few years ago because of the Grass-Roots Radio Conference, and suggested that the 2014 KMUD Block Party be returned to Memorial Day weekend.
Fall Pledge Drive brought in $91.1K (in 12 days, a first), bringing the 2013 pledge drive total to $228K; these last two drives have been "home-runs," really great! Dec. 14-15 live broadcast on HD-2 (from Emerald Cup in Santa Rosa). Appreciation Party Jan. 17 Garberville Vets' Hall; last year's budget of $1500 was exceeded with the expense of the Beginnings venue, and this year more awards are planned: $2000 requested for food, fun and awards. Jack moved we approve this amount; Kim seconded. Approved unanimously.
Events Income (all amounts approximate): Walshy Fire $5K; Battle of the Rock Bands $1K; Hiphop Circus $2K; and Halloween Boogie $7K, which is "a testament to what we can do when we work with other non-profits." Trainings and volunteer orientations are planned for the fall and winter. Quarterly programmer meetings have been requested, which Programmer Reps are asked to facilitate [ACTION: MARCY, NOEL, JACK]. Nella has agreed to take on the pivotal project of database improvement (Donor Snap). Closing the office one day a week more complicated than originally thought. Heating and cooling people have not yet supplied a quote. Green Wired has been asked to install a new solar bank, and may come in next week. ADA (Americans with Disability Act) building permit expires Feb. 15, and work on KMUD's doors is needed. Employee self-evaluations are ongoing.
Extended discussion of fund-raising vs. outreach. Siena mentioned a business KMUD might run (coffee?) to make money. Jack reminded people we should reach out more to the under-40 crowd, and of the station's back-yard as a great place for a party; it's full of fruit-trees which could be harvested for profit [ACTION].
Events calendar 2014: Wine event up north last spring was a lot of work reaching out to business owners, getting food, thank-you's afterward, etc. May not be a sustainable model. No dates are final. Other events can be added to the schedule if the liability can be covered by third parties.
VII.Consent calendar – Mark moved to approve; Kim seconded. 4 yes, Julia no, Nella abstained. [The policy change in item A therefore received the required 2/3 vote for final passage.]
A.Changes to Grievance policy, section 188.8.131.52 - "The panel is to be composed of 3 or more members …" and policy 5.1.4, Step 7: "The Board will either accept the recommendations of the Grievance Panel hearing Panelists or the Board may, by unanimous vote of the Board, overturn that decision and make a different ruling to resolve the issue."
B.The Board will consider creation of a Networking Committee at a future meeting.
VIII.Finance Report
Julia highlighted the pending $50K drop in CPB funding. $205K subscription revenue budgeted, based on $250K in total pledge drive goals. Bottom-line: the fat has already been trimmed from the budget. Hard decisions – to increase revenue or further decrease expenses – are now called for. Jeanette pointed out that we have received $228K in pledge drive money this year (the previous record was $199K) and drew the Board's attention to a line in the budget in which each Board member would be expected to contribute [or otherwise bring in] $1000 for KMUD in 2014, for example through tabling, initiating capital campaigns, asking friends for donations, etc.
Dian Griffith arrived and, with Julia, walked the Board through various items in the budget. Bequests have benefitted KMUD past couple of years. Cash-crunches are more likely and/or most severe in late summer (partially due to no CPB $). The August pledge drive saved our butts, and a third pledge drive is definitely needed. Subscription revenue line = pledges and silent drive money received. The car-donation program, donation jars [e.g., in stores and supermarkets; ACTION], merchandise sales, and underwriting ($130K for 2014) are examples of other kinds of revenue. Website ads are being planned. Another program guide (following the one put out in 2012) would be good for ad revenue. Programmers should process through the office event-tickets they may give away [ACTION], since their value must be reported. Budgeting for news-stringers has increased significantly, due to our not now having a second staff news anchor-person.
IX.Other actions
A.Julia moved we table Unfinished business items B through I ; Noel seconded. 6 in favor, one abstention.
B.Consider David Ordoñez for Grievance Panel. Noel moved we appoint David Ordoñez to Grievance Panel; Kim seconded. Approved unanimously.
C.Julia moved we table New Business items C and D ; Jack seconded. Approved unanimously.
X.Closed session – Personnel issues
XI.Scheduling - monthly meeting times
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Dr., Redway, CA.
If you plan on attending a meeting, confirm no changes have been made in time or location.
A.Development TBA
B.Executive none in Dec.
C.Website Dec. 10, 10 am
D.Policy Dec. 12, 11:30 am
E.Finance Dec. 10, 11 am
F.Board of Directors Dec. 17, 5 pm – at the station
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Blue brothers win spot on City tour
Two City mad brothers will enjoy an experience of a lifetime on the Club's pre-season tour after winning big with Cityzens.
Seasoncard holder Matthew Maxey and brother, Peter, have flown out to the United States with Pep Guardiola's squad as lucky winners of the annual pre-season tour competition.
The duo, who hail from a City family, set off for Houston earlier this week and will be at the NRG Stadium for the Manchester derby, before following the team to LA and Nashville for the Real Madrid and Spurs friendlies.
A defeat marked the brothers' first visit to Maine Road in the early 90s, but they remained true to the cause and for Matthew this brotherly connection is to thank for winning this unforgettable experience.
"As I was being told I'd won the prize, I couldn't recall entering it," he said,
"Then I remembered my brother had told me to get involved. I don't normally enter competitions, but I'm glad I did this time."
With Peter taking credit for the assist, there was only one person Matthew could take with him and he can't wait to see what the US has to offer, particularly the glitz and glamour of the City of Angels.
"I'm most looking forward to the LA stint," added our prize winner.
"As well as watching City v Madrid I can't wait to see what the city has to offer. I know a few people who live out there and they've promised to take us out and show us around."
With flights, accommodation, access to training and tickets for all three matches, it's no surprise this yearly competition has proved to be a fan favourite in recent years and the good news is, it's about to become much easier to enter such prize giveaways.
The new Cityzens website will launch in the coming weeks, which, with new functionality, will make participating in competitions much simpler.
But for now, it's over to Matthew and Peter to enjoy their experience stateside.
They'll be documenting their experience over the next two weeks so stay tuned for a video of their time on tour.


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"Great LezBritian" is a fortnightly stroll through the very best of British lesbo-centric entertainment and culture. Plus there will be some jolly good interviews with the top ladies who are waving the flag for gay UK.
The new titles have stuck – making them the actual Lip Service titles. They offer quite an arousing beginning.
Frankie, Jay and Becky are congregated in the kitchen getting ready for the day ahead. Becky asks when Jay got in last night. Frankie corrects Jay's initial response of 10PM and tells a displeased Becky that Jay's sorry arse didn't get in until 3AM. She then continues to read the paper feeling a little smug at her early-bird s–t-stirring.
Episode 3 opens in a similar fashion to Episode 2, by the way of orgasmic moans coming from Tess and Lou. This time, we are in the kitchen with DS Murray and Cat, who are giggling like children at the noises coming from Tess' bedroom.
Cat tries to block it out by stressing about her meeting that morning with a potential architect client, and like a much needed prop, the DS tells her how wondrous she is.
As Frankie and Jay continue to divvy about the kitchen table, Frankie eye-spies some photographers' CV's on the table. When Jay says that his office is looking for a photographer for some brochures, Frankie is annoyed he hadn't thought of her. Jay has to point out that this would obviously be a bit rubbish for Cat, and then realising he is stupidly late for the architect meeting, scrambles out the door. Frankie is left alone to wonder whether or not this is yet another boundary she will dare to mount.
Jay arrives at the office in a fluster of fingers and thumbs, but Hayley-the-fit-intern is on hand to give him notes and send him into his meeting. A not best pleased Cat, who has been waiting with the client and trying to keep them sweet, begins the meeting. Jay apologises, telling everyone he had a disaster with one of his imaginary children, even though he looks, and must smell, like he just spent the night in a pub toilet.
Tess is telling Frankie and Ed about her phenomenal night of passion with Lou Foster. Ed does not love the re-telling and Frankie asks about Cat's whereabouts last night.
Frankie looks like someone has just spit in her face and Ed latches on to try and shut Frankie out even further.
Frankie looks delighted that Tess has clearly not thrown herself full throttle into the DS Murray fan club. Because it's Frankie and she likes to s–t-stir, she asks Tess why she "hates her." Tess denies hatred and pleads that "three's a crowd," and she is also getting tired of Cat dusting anything that stands still for more than 30 seconds.
Sarah: I don't know why people don't like living with tidy people; I'd see it as a bonus.
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Sweet Treats: Cake Classics Of Hungary
- 14 Feb 2017 8:00 AM
The cakes listed below are real classics of the Hungarian cuisine, so let's have a crash course of the most popular ones.
Rigó Jancsi
What a romantic story: this cake was named after a famous leader of a gipsy music band ('prímás' in Hungarian), János Rigó ('Rigó Jancsi'). The handsome young man was playing with his band in cafés and restaurants, and in one of them it happened in 1896 that Clara Ward-Chimay, wife of a Belgian prince and daughter of an American millionaire fell in love with him and they soon ran away together.
It was such a scandal that even Toulouse-Lautrec has immortalized the lovers in one of his drawings! They spent together several years, and it is believed that once Jancsi was pampering the woman with a cube-shaped cake with chocolate cream – the confectioner who has made it, and also was a marketing talent, named the cake after Rigó Jancsi, and it was a great decision, as the cake has immediately become extremely popular. The chocolate sponge cake is filled with a rich chocolate cream and also topped with a layer of chocolate fondant galze – no wonder that no one can resist it.
Esterházy torta
There are more versions about the origin of this cake. It was named after a member of the Esterházy dynasty, Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy de Galántha, a wealthy nobleman and diplomat, and also a well-known gourmand, who gave his name to some other delicious dishes too. The cake probably was invented by Budapest confectioners in the 19th century, and because of it's uniquely delicious taste, soon has become on of the most popular cakes of the era of Europe.
The cake exists in several versions today, but originally it consisted of several layers of almond meringue dough and cognac or vanilla spiced buttercream. Nowadays the almond is replaced with walnut. The cake is topped with white fondant cream and is decorated with a very characteristic chocolate stripe pattern.
Dobos torta (Dobos cake)
József Dobos C., a famous confetioner of the 19th century is the mastermind behind this cake, which was first introduced at the National General Exhibition of Budapest in 1885, and was admired by even Sissy (Empress Elizabeth) and Emperor Franz Joseph. This sponge cake is layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with crispy caramel. Originally the recipe was a secret, and the cake with elegant, simple forms has quickly become very popular in Europe.
Before his death József Dobos handed the recipe over to the federation of Hungarian confectioners, with the terms that from then it will be public for any confectioners wishing to recreate this cake – so now we can enjoy it in several pastry cafés throughout Hungary!
Gerbeaud slice (Zserbó szelet)
Chocolate, walnut and apricot jam: this is the triumvirate which unite in a perfect harmony of tastes in the form of zserbó. This cake was invented and got it's name from Emile Gerbeaud, a Swiss-born confectioner who moved to Budapest in 1884 and together with confectioner Henrik Kugler they opened a pastry café at Gizella Square – this is what has become legendary Gerbeaud Café, today at Vörösmarty Square.
The version that can be enjoyed here is "sweet-pastry filled with apricot jam and a mixture of confectioner's sugar and ground walnuts, topped with chocolate icing".
Somlói galuska (Hungarian trifle)
Somlói galuska (pron. shom-loh-ee gah-loosh-kaw) is different from the previous cakes: it was invented in the 1950s by the head waiter of legendary Gundel Restaurant, Károly Gollerits and realised by confetcioner József Béla Szőcs. Originally it is made up of three types of sponge cake: plain, cocoa and walnut flavoured, combined with walnuts, raisins, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
"The favourite dessert of Hungarians" made it's debut at Brussels expo in 1958 and immedately won awards. Traditional serving means to scoop sponge cake balls into a bowl and top it with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Rákóczi túrós (Hungarian curd cheese cube Rákóczi style)
János Rákóczi was a Hungarian chef, and like Somlói galuska, Rákóczi túrós also got it's international debut during the 1958 Expo in Brussels – the cake is said to be created by the chef specifically for this occasion, as part of a set of dishes that are uniquely Hungarian. The base of the cake is a thin layer of pastry base, then comes a layer of sweet curd cheese and meringue grid on top, filled with apricot jam.
Krémes (("crem-esh")
There is basically no pastry café and confectionery without this cake in Hungary! With it's thick, wobbly creamy filling (made of egg yolk, milk, flour and the most important ingredient: vanilla!) and crispy top (sometimes topped with sugar icing) and bottom layers it is no wonder this light dessert has become a favourite. The history of krémes dates back to the end of the 16th century, but it's modern form evolved in the great era of confectioners, the 19th century.
Other cakes that can be found in almost any Hungarian pastry cafés include indiáner, grillázs, rétes (strudel), mignon and pozsonyi kifli (Pozsony nut crescents).
Source: gotohungary.com
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In the 30-second commercial, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. says personal safety is no longer a spectator sport.
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Main Dining Room - Aquarius Dining Room
The world-class food and décor in the 3-tier main dining room makes it the perfect choice for groups both large and small! From heavenly appetizers and entrées to delectable desserts, this is fine dining that everyone can enjoy. And you'll also enjoy an extra special treat when the staff performs parades in the main dining room!
My Family Time Dining in the Main Dining Room
The main dining room offers My Family Time Dining SM with an expedited dining and Adventure Ocean pick-up service (see details below), to keep the whole family happy and satisfied during your meals. With Royal Caribbean's expedited dining service, your children (ages 3 to 11) will be served their meals within 40 minutes and their appetisers will be served right away.
When they've finished dinner, take your children to meet the Adventure Ocean Youth staff at the dining room entrance doors. Royal Caribbean will escort your children directly to the Adventure Ocean facilities for scheduled evening activities. Then you can quickly return to your dining experience and enjoy a relaxing meal.
Windjammer Cafe
The Windjammer Café is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat before hitting the pool or enjoy a casual dinner to top off a day of adventure. Open almost around the clock, it offers great food, spectacular views and an attentive wait staff, all in a casual atmosphere.
Cafe Latte-tudes
Café Latte-tudes features sandwiches, pizza, pastries and popular brands like Seattle's Best Coffee® and, on some ships, Ben & Jerry's® ice cream! Open day and night, it's a great dining option for everything from a quick breakfast to a late-night snack.
Park Cafe
A casual-eats deli cafe offering made-to-order salads, paninis and freshly prepared sandwiches. Don't miss the signature 'Kummelweck' roast beef sandwich – a guest favourite.
Chops Grille
Royal Caribbean's popular signature steakhouse, featuring grade-A premium cuts of steak cooked to your specifications, plus fresh seafood, hearty side dishes and signature desserts in an upmarket, contemporary setting. Reservations are recommended for Chops Grille. Dress is smart casual. Cover charge includes your choice of delectable items from the menu, as well as gratuities.
Chefs Table
A once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience – join up to 14 guests in an exclusive enclave to savour a five-course, gourmet menu. Every course pairs with a wine chosen to enhance your enjoyment of the dish. The menu, wine selections and price vary from ship to ship and itinerary.
Izumi Japanese Cuisine
The traditional Japanese dishes at Izumi will impress you with pure, delicate flavours, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation. Choose from sushi rolls, sashimi, hot rock (ishi-yaki) plates and more. Dress is smart casual. It serves lunch and dinner with À La Carte
Giovanni's Table
A casual Italian trattoria with indoor and al fresco seating, Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herb foccacia, pastas, braised meat dishes and stews, served family-style.
Room Service
A new room service menu that features several upgraded selections including a Wagyu Beef Hamburger, Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Mint Yogurt and Roasted Asparagus.
A delivery charge of USD 7.95 per stateroom order will now apply. The continental breakfast remains complimentary and the delivery charge excludes Grand Suites and above.
Drink packages are an economical and convenient way to purchase select drinks at our bars and restaurants.
Deluxe Beverage Package Package
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Bars and Lounges
Diamond Club
Created to serve loyal guests with concierge access, complimentary breakfast and evening open bar, the lounge has a self service coffee machine (serving espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, cafe crème and cafe latte) and free drinks including cocktails, wine, Champagne and beer. For Diamond, Pinnacle Club and Diamond Plus Crown & Anchor Society membership guests only.
Moonlight Bay Lounge
The Moonlight Lounge offers an enjoyable atmosphere to relax with your favourite cocktail
R Bar
Featuring a sophisticated 1960s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails created by a savvy and personable mixologist
Schooner Bar
There's nothing quite like relaxing in a nautical-themed bar when you're at sea, especially if you're in the Schooner Bar, a Royal Caribbean signature bar and guest favorite. In the evening, you may find a crowd gathered around the piano singing along with any one of the talented piano players featured.
Shall We Dance Lounge
Dance the night away in the Shall We Dance Lounge, with live music every night, and the ship's secondary performance venue during the day with Bingo etc
Viking Crown Lounge
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Pool Bar
The alfresco Pool Bar on deck 9 serves the outside pool area with refreshments throughout the day.
Solarium Bar
Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe of the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from the Solarium Bar, where friendly bartenders serve wine, beer, cocktails and chilled umbrella drinks perfect for sipping beneath your poolside umbrella.
Concierge Club
An area within the Viking Crown Lounge for guests staying in Grand Suite-level rooms and higher, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members. Serves a range of snacks throughout the day, breakfast and evening drinks.
Entertainment - Shows and Performances
Broadway Melodies Theatre
The two level theatre onboard is a fantastic place to enjoy a nightly show, or even a movie on the big screen. It could be a contemporary musical stage production or a Las Vegas-inspired floor show. Maybe headline entertainment or a comedy act. Whatever or whomever is on stage, one thing is for sure - you'll be amazed!
Royal Caribbean Productions sets the industry standard for cruise line entertainment at sea. From amazing aerial choreography to interactive and folkloric shows, our talent from all over the world offers exciting onboard entertainment for guests of all ages and it's all included in your one low cruise fare.
Casino Royale
Casino Royale offers a wide range of gaming machines and table games such as Poker, Roulette, Craps, and Black Jack with with 162 slots and 11 tables
Chic and sophisticated Centrum experience with enriching daytime activities, dazzling nightly entertainment and jaw-dropping aerial spectacles
Outdoor Movie Theatre
Why watch a movie inside? Lounge on the pool deck with an ocean breeze, the moon, and movie stars as big as all outdoors. The 220 square foot movie screen presents first-run movies, live sporting events and more at the pool area on select ships.
Kids Club
Only Royal Caribbean offers families a collection of complimentary first-at-sea experiences that challenge all limitations, along with signature favourites that delight all ages. Starting with the Adventure Ocean, where all staff hold a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children aged 3-17.
Aquanauts 3-5 years
Your Aquanauts' time on board will not only be fun, it will be educational too! They'll get to learn about local customs, do terrific science experiments and make great new friends.
Fun to be had with Theme Activities Nutty Nicknames, Un-Birthday Party, Camp Aquanauts, Ice-Cream Party, Super Hero Afternoon, Face Painting, Pirate Night, Talent Show, Under The Sea Night and Pajama Rama Movie Night.
Explorers 6-8 years
One thing you won't have to worry about during your cruise adventure is a bored Explorer! All kinds of exciting activities await your 6- to 8-year-olds, like hands-on science experiments, scavenger hunts, theatre games and more.
Fun to be had with Wide World of Extremes Party, Dancing Through the Decades, Pirate Night, Ice-Cream Party, Scavenger Hunts, Bingo and Movie Mania.
Voyagers 9-11 years
The Voyagers programme is all about kids having a great time, learning new things and making new friends from all over the world.
Ben & Jerry's® is a great spot for the pre-teen set to meet up with new friends over some ice cream.
Included activities are: The X Games, Rockin' Through the Decades, Reggae Beach Party, Scavenger Hunts, List-O-Rama, Backstage Tour, The Art Walk, Win, Cruise or Draw, Talent Show and Sports Tournaments.
Activities your child might enjoy in Aquanauts, Explorers and Voyagers include:
- Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech: Conducted by the specially trained Adventure Scientists, this programme combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programmes include: Wacky Water Workshop, Magnetic Mayhem, Jurassic Jr., Sea Creature Treasures, Gummy Candies and Bubbling Potions.
- Adventure Art by Crayola® These activities acquaint children with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to mask making, fish kites and pottery. Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children of age 3-11. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
- Sail into Story time These theme-related story time sessions bring each story to life with activities, discussions on each story and hands-on activities for the children to participate in following each reading.
- Fisher-Price Programming Parents can be sure their youngsters will have a good time and learn something too in this programme designed by the experts at Fisher-Price. Children will get a chance to play with Fisher-Price's newest and greatest toys!
- Adventure Theatre Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theatre participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imaginations. Using structured theatre games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theatre arts.
To participate, children must be fully potty-trained and 3 years of age as of the first day of the cruise. (No pull-ups or nappies, please.) Hours: At Sea: 09:00 hrs to noon, 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 17:00 or return of the last shore excursion, 19:00 to 22:00
Teens 12-17 years
The best thing about the Teen programme is that it's not structured. The 12- to 14-year-old guests can come and join activities and games when they want to or just chill with friends in the teen-only lounge. For 15-17 year old guest as you're almost an adult and it's your holiday, too. So Royal Caribbean gives you the freedom you deserve. You can join events all day or come and go as you want. Royal Caribbean has got great laid-back places where you can just chill with your new friends.
Activities available to participate in include: Mocktail competitions you can then enjoy, Sports games, You can take home a mix CD of all of your favourite Karaoke tunes so you can share them with your friends, Teen Casino, BBQ, Improv games, Jam Sessions, Theme nights and parties with Dancing.
Royal Babies 6 - 18 Months
Set aside some special family time on board and join in the fun of the Royal Babies interactive classes held in one of the onboard lounges. These enriching activities have been developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price and are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children 6 to 36 months of age during all activity sessions.
Royal Tots 18 to 36 Months
Join your child in the fun of Royal Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price®. Each 45-minute session, held on one of the onboard lounges, offers activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they're sure to love. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all playgroup sessions.
My Family Time Dining
The main dining room offers My Family Time Dining SM with an expedited dining and Adventure Ocean pick-up service (see details below), to keep the whole family happy and satisfied during your meals. With Royal Caribbean's expedited dining service, your children (ages 3 to 11) will be served their meals within 40 minutes and their appetisers will be served right away.
When they've finished dinner, take your children to meet the Adventure Ocean Youth staff at the dining room entrance doors. Royal Caribbean will escort your children directly to the Adventure Ocean facilities for scheduled evening activities. Then you can quickly return to your dining experience and enjoy a relaxing meal.
Sports and Spa
Vitality Spa features a luxurious line-up of signature treatments, massages, medi-spa services and salon to make you glow from the inside out.
The aptly named Shipshape Fitness Centre features modern exercise eqipment and a sauna.
The main pool is located in the middle of deck 9, and is flanked by 4 whirlpool spas.
The Solarium is an indoor/outdoor pool and lounge area that can be covered by a huge glass roof called the Crystal Canopy. This is an Adults Only pool area. It also includes 2 Whirpools
Ship info
With dramatic walls of glass and retractable canopy, Rhapsody of the Seas has already embarked on the course other cruise ships will someday follow. When you're not enjoying the magnificent ocean views, you'll be relaxing in the soothing Day Spa, swimming in one of the two pools, taking a much-needed whirlpool or catching up with friends over your favorite drink in one of our eight lounges
- Vessel: Rhapsody Of The Seas
- Year: 1997
- Beam: 106
- Cruising speed: 20
- Bars/Lounges: 8
- Crew: 766
- Gross Tonnage: 78,500 tons
- Kids Club: For 7 different age groups
- Onboard Currency: US Dollars
- Passenger Capacity: 2,435
- Show Lounge: Daily shows
- Whirlpool Spas: 6
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Adjoining Cabins
- Art Auctions
- Casino
- Centrum
- Comedy Club
- Conference Centre
- Dance Classes
- Duty Free Shopping
- Gym
- Internet Facilities
- Jogging Track
- Library
- Live Music
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Security Safe in Cabin
- Traditional Dining
Rhapsody Of The Seas - Deck Plans
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"Rhapsody of the Seas"
We had a wonderful cruise up the coast of Australia with Royal Caribbean. The food was fantastic, the crew were impeccable, the cabin (ours was a junior suite) was great with a nice large balcony, we had a brilliant time and can't wait to go again. Our only con was the constant bugging about gratuities, something I always considered was to be earned not expected.Read more
Graham I - Jun 2014
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Never having cruised before we didn't know what to expect or even if we would enjoy ourselves. Royal Caribbean was just fantastic !!! It was so good we are cruising again this year and maybe next year as well. It was with out doubt the best holiday of my life. Thanks Royal CaribbeanRead more
Janice c - Jun 2014
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"New Years on the Rhapsody"
We had a fantastic NY cruise thanks to our cabin attendant who looked after us so well and the staff in the Edelweiss restaurant. Graham Seymour the entertainment director was absolutely fantastic and gave this cruise the edge over other cruises we have done, Unfortunately the staff at the main pool bar were very slow and in some instances rude. Also there was not enough bar staff for NYE in the R bar, I think there was only 4. Our junior suite was very noisy at 530am as it was located below the park café, when selecting you cabin see what is above. Overall a great time to the extent we are booking this NYE in Radiance.Read more
Mark S - Jan 2015
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"Cruise n Groove"
Fabulous cruise. Organised well. Met lovely people. Crew were great. Thoroughly recommend it.
Pam J - Jun 2014
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"Rhapsody of Seas 20 March, 2015 cruise to pacific island"
Having been on the Rhapsody before I was hoping for the same great cruise some 3 years ago. I wasn't let down in fact I would describe this cruise as the best of the 4 that I have undertaken. Everything was 5 star and the captain a real winner with the passengers. Pity the ship is heading to the Mediterranean or I would book again.Read more
Gregory - Apr 2015
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Cruise code: RH07W359
- TV for in-cabin entertainment
- In cabin safe
- Full breakfast
- Buffet or a la carte lunch menu
- Buffet or 4 course a la carte dinners
- Musical stage shows and entertainment
- Special guest entertainers
- Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
- Choice of Bars and Lounges
- Fully supervised children's programs for ages 3 to 17 years
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship's entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the "kids club" facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children's facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the "kids club" whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is "their space" aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship's doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a "Shore Ex" desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what's best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a "cruise card". Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d'.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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Holland-Middletown goes Chrome!
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[March 03, 2014]
MIDDLETOWN — New Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88
recently reached its goal of becoming a 1:1 school district two
years ahead of schedule. The District has taken an innovative
approach to instruction utilizing technology with its adoption of
Google Chromebooks in the classroom. All students in grades 3rd
through 8th have finally received their own personalized Chromebook
(Google-based Internet laptop) and have begun learning the important
skills of cloud computing.
Following a summer symposium in the Chicago suburban
school district Leyden 212, the Chromebooks were selected as the
choice for transforming NH-M into a 1:1 learning environment. While
Apple iPads have been deployed to the younger grades of Kindergarten
through 2nd, the shift from low-level apps to higher-level
technology creation and cloud computing is more appropriate for
upper grade levels, which is made possible by NH-M becoming one of
the only official "Google Apps for Education" school districts in
the area.
According to NH-M Superintendent Todd Dugan, what makes NH-M's
adoption of the Google Chromebooks unique is the "overwhelming
community support in making this technology paradigm happen. When
two small rural communities with a combined population of 650 people
can help raise over $50,000 in funds in less than 8 months to
provide students with access to an education befitting the 21st
Century, that says a lot about the learning community we are blessed
to have here at NH-M. With a student population approaching 70%
poverty, providing students with ubiquitous online access is
extremely important. This shift to online learning engages kids by
speaking their language, and technology is the perfect disruptor to
the barriers of poverty."
Pictured here are students in Miss Minde Moore's 3rd grade class
receiving individualized Math instruction on their NH-M logo-adorned Chromebooks.
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Also pictured are the 4th grade students in Miss Sallie Traeger's
4th grade class completing a Google Chromebook "scavenger hunt" on
the exciting first day of deployment. For more information on NH-M's
1:1 computing initiative, please visit the district's website at
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Use appropriate response mechanisms. Paper forms have the disadvantage that users can miss, or simply disregard, an instruction. For example, only tick/check one box from a list of 15 or 20 options. In this context interactive forms can be programmed so that the user can only tick/check one (known as a radio button as distinct from check-boxes), or presented with the options in a drop-down menu from which the user can only select one.


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Nice example of Fries map of the Iberian Peninsula.
First published in Strasbourg by Johannes Gruninger in 1522, Fries map is based upon Waldseemuller's map of 1513.
Lorenz (Laurent) Fries (ca. 1485-1532) was born in Mulhouse, Alsace. He studied medicine, apparently spending time at the universities of Pavia, Piacenza, Montpellier and Vienna. After completing his education, Fries worked as a physician in several places, before settling in Strassburg, in about 1519. While in Strassburg, Fries met the Strasbourg printer and publisher Johann Grüninger, an associate of the St. Die group of scholars formed by, among others, Walter Lud, Martin Ringmann and Martin Waldseemuller.
From 1520 to 1525, Fries worked with Gruninger as a cartographic editor, exploiting the corpus of material that Waldseemuller had created. Fries' first venture into mapmaking was in 1520, when he executed a reduction of Martin Waldseemuller's wall-map of the World, published in 1507. While it would appear that Fries was the editor of the map, credit is actually given in the title to Peter Apian. The map, Tipus Orbis Universalis Iuxta Ptolomei Cosmographi Traditionem Et Americ Vespucii Aliorque Lustrationes A Petro Apiano Leysnico Elucubrat. An.o Dni MDXX, was issued in Caius Julius Solinus' Enarrationes, edited by Camers, and published in Vienna in 1520.
Fries next project was a new edition of the Geographia of Claudius Ptolemy, which was published by Johann Koberger in 1522. Fries evidently edited the maps, in most cases simply producing a reduction of the equivalent map from Waldseemuller's 1513 edition of the Geographie Opus Novissima, printed by Johann Schott. Fries also prepared three new maps for the Geographie: maps of South-East Asia and the East Indies, China, and the World, but the geography of these derives from Waldseemuller's world map of 1507.
The 1522 edition of Fries' work is very rare, suggesting that the work was not commercially successful. In 1525, an improved edition was issued, with a re-edit of the text by Wilibald Pirkheimer, from the notes of Johannes Regiomontanus. After Grüninger's death in 1531, the business was continued by his son Christoph, who seems to have sold the materials for the Ptolemy to two Lyon publishers, the brothers Melchior and Gaspar Trechsel, who published a joint edition in 1535, before Gaspar Trechsel published an edition in his own right in 1541.


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Community Roots Day
Annual tree planting project is held in early fall, at a different location in the city each year. KWSB coordinates this project with the WS/FC Community Appearance Commission and the Vegetation Management Division of the city. Bring your own shovel if you have one or use one of ours.
Volunteers are needed for this effort. T-shirts and hats for the first 250 volunteers, free lunch for all volunteers! See the flyer [pdf/5mb/2p] for more information about this year's event!
Flower Bulb Distribution
Thousands of flower bulbs will be planted in public areas, such as along the greenways and parks, throughout the city.
Volunteers are needed, no green thumb required!
A program jointly coordinated with the Stormwater Division of the city. Groups are asked to "adopt" sections of local waterways and clean them twice a year. Supplies will be provided and signs erected with the group's name.
Groups "adopt" a stretch of a city street by cleaning it up every 2 months. KWSB provides supplies, trash pickup, and an "Adopt-A-Street" sign with the group's or individual's name. Currently there are over 60 groups with adopted streets.
Groups "adopt" a park by cleaning it up every 3 months. KWSB provides supplies, trash pickup , and an " Adopt-A Park" sign with the group's or individual's name.
Clean & Green
Conducted each year during Earth week in April. Representatives from KWSB and the Garden Club Council judge public schools on beautification and environmental education programs. Flags, certificates, plaques, and trees are awarded. Winners for this year will be announced at the June school board meeting.
Flower Bed Program
Every spring KWSB partners with the Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem and the Vegetation Management Division of the city to provide free annual plants to neighborhood associations and other groups to plant in right of way beds usually at entrances to their neighborhoods. KWSB, the city, and the Garden Club Council judge these beds during the summer and provide awards.
KWSB conducts presentations on litter prevention, recycling and other environmental issues throughout the year in the schools and for other organizations as requested.
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