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Previous roles include
Rubicon (2010)-Will Travers
The Departed (2006)-Barrigan
24 (2003-4)-Chase Edmunds
Lord of the Flies (1990)-Simon
Quick Fact
Badge is the son of the late Broadway, film, and TV star Anita Morris.
Rich: What attracted you to The Pacific project?
Badge: The chance to be a part of something that is culturally significant. As an actor, the greatest thing you can ask for is to tell a story that means something, to tell a real story, and Robert Leckie was such a fascinating character, I instantly felt close to him. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience to embark on a journey like this.
Rich: How did you study up on being Bob Leckie?
Badge: Well, first I met Vera (Robert Leckie's widow) and their daughter, Joan. We had a number of great conversations, and I got to hang out at their house and go into his study. The beautiful thing here was that you sit in the study and you realize Robert Leckie had written so much about his experiences—Helmet for My Pillow, his memoir about his time in the Pacific theatre, and he had also written a book of short stories or vignettes about his experience growing up in New Jersey in this Irish household. So there was a lot of material, so much material that it kind of made me nervous. When I left Vera Leckie's house for the first time, I was just hit with this fear that Robert Leckie doesn't want me playing this role because Robert Leckie wants to play this role himself. He's the only one who could do this. He was a very brilliant, unique individual, and I hope he's not waiting for me somewhere to slap me in the face. I tried. I tried really hard.
Rich: Each of the lead actors in the miniseries has tremendous challenges, but I think in your case with Leckie, he's a lot more elusive than on a lot of levels than John Basilone or Eugene Sledge. Was one of the hardest challenges in playing Bob Leckie getting through all those layers?
Badge: On a personal level, and I think on a story level for everybody else, yes, absolutely. On a personal level, I had trouble because he was so complex and there were so many layers. Sometimes I questioned, sometimes I just didn't know, where we were going, where I was going, or if this was going to work because he's so erratic. He needs to be treated with care so the audience can understand the story, which brings us to the second point. I think Basilone's story is very clear; it's very clear where it's going. Sledge's story was also very clear. I think with Robert Leckie it was a little muddier where we want to go with him. What is his story? What are we trying to say by episode ten when he comes home?
Rich: Let me add two comments: One of the producers, Kirk Saduski, made exactly that point about how elusive he really is. And along the same lines, when I was talking with Sid Phillips, he was of the view that Robert Leckie in Helmet for My Pillow was not quite the Robert Leckie he knew. Bob had a certain character he presented himself as in Helmet for My Pillow, which Phillips felt was not quite the real Leckie.
Badge: Right. There was a lot of time spent trying to decipher who is Robert Leckie—who is the real Robert Leckie and who is the Robert Leckie as he sees himself.
Rich: Talk about the boot camp experience and how that helped you with the project.
Badge: [Laughter]
Rich: Or maybe not talk about it.
Badge: No, I just get a big smile on my face when I think about that time. We were in the Daintree Rain Forest in northeastern Australia, and they put us all in 1942 gear. They broke us down, and they tried to build us back up again. I think some of us are still broken, but it was invaluable. They put us in platoons and with the guys we'd be working with. I can only speak for myself and for the guys I was very close with that it was an invaluable experience; we got to know each other very well. There were many nights I spent in a hole chewing on coffee grounds with Josh Helman ("Chuckler"), Jacob Pitts ("Hoosier") and Keith Nobbs ("Runner"). They were sleeping in the hole next to me covered in tarps and trying to stay warm. And basically it was war games for about nine days, and you didn't know what was going to happen or when it was going to happen. There were times you had to pat yourself to remind yourself that this is not real. That being said, it was a beautiful experience. It was hard, but it was invaluable.
Rich: Besides the challenge of the character, you faced the physical challenges of acting in these episodes—the dirt, the heat, the rain.
Badge: I think that tested everyone of us every step of the way. We didn't shoot the miniseries like a typical movie shoot. There was no air conditioning; there was no going back to your trailers in between setups. You grab a pack of cigarettes, find a rock, and sit down with your buddies. And as miserable as we got, there was always that specter of knowing that men had been there and done this for real. And so any little pain and discomfort that we're going through really isn't that bad. Yet it was an experience. We're shooting the Cape Gloucester episode and in the rain for about three, four weeks in the same spot. We noticed after the first week a smell started to arise in set, just this smell. We're like, what is this smell? And we realize it's the rot from all the water, the jungle rot. And then we smelled ourselves, and it's us—it's in the uniform, and it just continued to get worse and worse. It was amazing to have that just one little taste of the Cape Gloucester experience because those men were there for months and months and months, and here we were there a few weeks. As an actor, when you're doing a job like this it can really help to tap into those small sensory experiences.
Rich: I think The Pacific reaches a new level achievement in terms of graphic and accurate depiction of combat. What did it feel like to go through that and how do you look back on it?
Badge: I tell you what; I had problems with it the first time we were there. I think the first episode I shot was the first Guadalcanal episode and the Battle of the Tenaru River. You know we're not doing this for real, it's pretend, but you're looking around and there are all these bodies everywhere and the blood and the brutality of the entire thing . . . yeah, I think that resonated with all of us. I remember, I think it was the first week of filming that battle, it went through the night, and in the morning between setups I'm watching a guy float down the river. This body is just in the river face-up. I'm thinking about all the carnage, just kind of taking it in, and suddenly this body floating down the river stands up, washes his face off, and then lays back down and floats down floats down the river some more. I almost had a heart attack. It was like I don't know where I am. I don't know what's going on; I have no idea what crazy world I've been dropped into.
Rich: One of the distinctive things about The Pacific is so much of the combat took place at night. Did it give you the same sort of creepy feeling about dealing with the enemy at night that I think it really gave the veterans?
Badge: I'm scared of the dark, so yeah. I remember on that fourth night of boot camp, all the guys in the Japanese Army boot camp actually came up our ridge. You can hear them chattering and speaking in a language you don't understand. I'll never forget that moment, and my heart dropped. That wasn't real, but I had a moment of unbelievable fear.
Rich: Do you have any favorite scene or scenes?
Badge: I do, the last scene before we went on hiatus for Christmas. It was me, Keith, Josh, and Jacob, and I think it's at the end of part two. The Marines get off Guadalcanal and on a transport. We just sit down and get a cup of coffee. The man serving the cups of coffee says: "We've heard about you guys, you know? We've heard about you guys." It kind of summed up our whole experience.
Joe Mazzello (Eugene Sledge)
Previous roles include
The Social Network (2010)-Dustin Moskovitz
The Sensation of Sight (2004)-Tripp
The River Wild (1994)-Roarke Hartman
Jurassic Park (1993), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)-Tim Murphy
Quick Fact
Joe wrote, directed, and starred in the 2007 short film Matters of Life and Death.
Rich: You read for a bunch of parts before you settled on Sledge?
Joe: Sledge is a very reactionary character. He's very affected by the things that go on around him. Because of that, they decided not to give too many lines to Sledge when they were doing the auditioning process. The people they were really interested in for the Sledge part were given Sid Phillips' lines. So I read a lot for Sid, even read some for Leckie, and just a bit for Sledge. I had barely read anything about him, and then when I found out who he was, I knew immediately this is exactly who I should be playing, and I got very excited. I have a couple of friends in the Marines, and I said I'm going to be playing E. B. Sledge. You know, they just about passed out because he's such an icon in that community. It's very exciting.
Rich: What did you do in terms of background development on Sledge besides obviously reading With the Old Breed?
Joe: That was the very first thing I did, and then I was very fortunate to be able to talk to his wife and two sons. I spoke to each of them for probably over an hour, maybe even two, and really felt like I got to know the person. Talking to his sons, I felt like I was talking to him. Beyond that, I was sent about 3,000 pages of just background and research, military handbooks, Marine manuals, Sid Phillips' book, and both of Sledge's books—I was just inundated with information. I couldn't get through it all by the time we got the project, but I got through as much of it as I could, and I just felt so ready. I felt more prepared for this role than any I've ever done in my life.
Rich: You have to cover a tremendous arc of personality, starting with Sledge the kid through two campaigns. Did you shoot all the kid scenes before you moved on to the other stuff?
Joe: It was tough because we did not shoot the kid stuff first. The first thing I shot was episode five, so it was the beginning of the Peleliu campaign. Sometimes I would do three different episodes in one day with three different directors. It was all over the place.
Rich: To me that's incredible that you're mixing and matching different phases of Sledge.
Joe: Yeah. But I knew the character so inside and out that I could really track it in my mind and knew kind of where I had to be at what time.
Rich: Did the boot camp experience help you out with doing the miniseries?
Joe: Yeah. The boot camp experience was insane. They gave me the Band of Brothers boot camp tapes, and I thought, aww, they're in a barracks, they have beds, running water, toilets, and showers, and oh, they do a bit of running, boo-hoo. I'm thinking this is going to be like actor's boot camp; you have to be up by 11 every day. I thought it would be fake, but when I got there in the middle of the jungle with Captain Dale Dye and his henchmen, I realized very quickly that this was the real deal. I had never even fired a rifle before I did this, and I had to be taught everything from square one.
Rich: Did you find the project as physically challenging as it looks?
Joe: This was the most physically and emotionally exhausting project I've ever done or ever will do. Every day was a battle, no pun intended. I lost 12 pounds in 10 days in boot camp because those guys were just completely emaciated and that's what they wanted us to be like. And I kept that weight off the entire show simply by going to the set everyday and doing what I was asked to do.
Rich: In the Okinawa sequence you're basically soaked all the time. Did that add an additional level of misery to the whole thing?
Joe: I thought it couldn't get any worse. We were shooting at night a lot. It was freezing, the water was very cold, and we just had to live in it. We had to live in that mud. We just were sopping wet and disgusting every single day for a month. Even though I went through all of that, it pales in comparison to what the real men had to go through.
Rich: The Pacific represents a new level of graphic and active depiction of combat at just the most primal and gruesome levels. How do you reflect on that in terms of your experience playing those scenes?
Joe: I don't think it could have left a deeper impression. Every time that I felt like I was really doing something that was difficult, I kind of had to step back and think of how silly that looks in comparison to what E. B. Sledge himself had to go through.
Rich: Could you talk about how you developed your relationship with Rami Malek, who plays "Snafu"?
Joe: From the moment we got on set, I could tell that Rami was a really good actor, and we worked so well together. Every month that it went on we actually got closer, and by the end we were really inseparable.
Rich: Clearly, there seems to be a strong vision in The Pacific to make everything meticulously correct in honor of the guys you're representing.
Joe: Certainly. Eugene Sledge's wife, Jeanne, she said to me, "You can't let my Eugene be portrayed as a wimp." And I said don't worry. I would never ever do that.
Rich: Were there any particular scenes or moments you thought were especially challenging to do?
Joe: Oh my goodness. I could give you a laundry list. On set we would always be just like, is this the worst day ever? It might be. No, maybe yesterday was the worst day. But the amtrac stuff, being out in the sea and feeling nauseous was the worst. The exhaust would come in the amtrac and just fill your lungs and make you want to throw up. And it was hot, 110 degrees. Misery. They would spray us with a hose sometimes just because our uniforms should be wet. We welcomed that like it was manna from heaven. It was three days and so grueling. And then I would say any night shoot on episode nine was so taxing. It just depleted you of all your energy.
Rich: Do you have any particular favorite scenes?
Joe: The scene in episode seven where Sledge goes to pull out the teeth and Snafu stops him I think is tremendous. I love that scene. And naturally the scene in episode nine where Sledge contemplates killing one of the Okinawan villagers.
Rich: Did you have to get yourself really up for the scene where you slip on the hill in Okinawa?
Joe: Oh yeah. I was going to mention that as one of the worst. Sliding down and crashing into that dead body and then being literally covered in maggots, it was one of those moments where I just kind of said, this is what I do for a living? I really had to question myself—this is what I'm doing with my life, being covered in maggots and crashing into dead bodies? But the whole shoot was so taxing, and every moment was more difficult than the one before it. It gave me an understanding of what the real men went through; you just kind of had to become a little numb to it and just say this is what I have to do. Just let it go, do what you've got to do, and figure out how disgusting it is later when you're done with it.
Rich: What do you hope audiences take away from The Pacific?
Joe: I just hope some level of appreciation, some level of entertainment, and some level of respect. Sometimes the war in the Pacific is overlooked just because the atrocities in Europe were so great. Three episodes in the show are focused on Peleliu, a battle no one's ever heard of, but so many brave men fought and died there. These weren't professional warriors; these were mechanics and care salesmen and painters and kids who would go do this thing, save the world basically, and then would come home and just live a normal life and always just say, "Well, we did what we had to do." It's kind of unfathomable to think that an entire generation of people would be so willing to serve their country. And I think that all these men should be remembered.
Jon Seda (John Basilone)
Previous roles include
Close to Home (2006-7)-Ray Blackwell
Homicide: Life on the Street (1997-99)-Detective Paul Falsone
Selena (1997)-Chris Perez
Twelve Monkeys (1995)-Jose
Quick Fact
As an amateur boxer, Jon won 21 bouts and was a runner-up in the New Jersey Golden Gloves competition.
Jon: When I first read the script, I just sensed the importance of what it was about. I felt this connection with John Basilone. He was born in New York, I was born in New York; he was raised in New Jersey, I was raised in New Jersey; I boxed, he boxed.
Rich: Can you tell me a bit about how you went back and learned about Basilone and developed your part?
Jon: Once I was given the role, I was hit with tons of research that producers had been putting together for years. I was given tons of research and documents and some documentaries to watch and books to read, but at the end of the day we had to first learn to be Marines. And that started at boot camp. None of us were thinking about our characters when we were there; we were just learning to try and be the best Marines that we could be. And once we had that embedded in our brain housing, we were able to react in most situations instead of act. It just became a normal reaction.
Rich: Can you talk some more about the boot camp experience and what you took away from it?
Jon: I had no idea what I was getting myself into and little did I know how life changing this was going to be. I don't mean from a career standpoint but from a personal life standpoint. I felt this was a defining moment in my life because I don't look at things the same as I did before. I had a great appreciation for my family, my life, and the freedom that I have, but that was just taken to a whole other level once we started with boot camp. There was a time during boot camp when I literally stopped, looked around, and I remember looking at Josh Biton, who plays J. P. Morgan, and asking him: "What are we doing here? Are we actually training to fight someone?" It just felt so real. And the enormity of what these men had gone through was starting to set in. I attribute that to Captain Dale Dye and his NCOs. They were emphatic in making sure we got it, that we understood, yes, we were making a series, but it's bigger than that. This is about giving a voice to all those men who gave the ultimate sacrifice and fought hard for the freedom we have today.
Rich: Could you talk a little bit about the physical challenges?
Jon: There were many times where you barely have an ounce left in you to keep moving. You realize you're not even a quarter of the way through, and you can't be a wuss and you can't cower and say, "I need a break, I'm too tired, I can't do it." There were challenging times when I felt, can I carry this machine gun? Can I run through the sand one more time? Can I get up over that ledge? Can I do it? But you push through it.
Rich: What did you think about the miniseries' graphic depiction of combat and how do you reflect back on it?
Jon: It's kind of bittersweet because the experience on The Pacific was just so real to me, especially when I connected to what really happened and the things that we tried to accomplish are in tune to actual events that happened. It's overwhelming. There were times when we were shooting I would just get overwhelmed with emotion and I'd have to go off to the side because I was just crying like a baby. I don't even know why. And then I'd have to clean my eyes and just get back in it. And there were times when I just felt Basilone's spirit with me, and I just hope that we did everybody proud.
Rich: What were some of the hardest scenes to play?
Jon: It's kind of strange. The physical stuff wasn't the hardest, even though physically it was the most demanding stuff I've ever been involved with. It was more the mental process that we had to digest. It was more the scenes with John Basilone's wife, with Annie Parisse, who plays Lena Riggi, dealing with what emotions he must have felt in regards to Lena at a time when he wasn't expecting to find them, and how he must have wrestled with it in his mind, with going back to the war and following his heart. How does someone make those decisions? Those were the toughest scenes for me because they were more emotional, they were dealing more with the heart.
Rich: Do you have any favorite scenes that you shot?
Jon: One of my favorite scenes was when the Army drops off all the supplies and is landing on Guadalcanal. The siren goes off, and they start running because they think that means they're going to be bombed. We know better because we've been there, and we take full advantage and are just like a bunch of kids in the middle of this hell. We're going over to steal from the Army. You realize that stuff like that happened.
Rich: That's exactly how the scene comes out. It's like all of a sudden you're all a bunch of ruffians stealing apples from the fruit stand or something.
Jon: Right. To me that was the most fun because you really realize that stuff like that happened. In the midst of what anyone would perceive as hell, the ability to have fun and live—to me, that was the best.
Rich: Do you have any anecdotes about making The Pacific you'd like to share?
Jon: A funny thing for me was actually in boot camp. For whatever reason, guys were messing up and having to drop down and do push-ups. I did well enough that I never had to drop except for one time. We were doing a simulated landing and coming out of the landing craft. We were taking fire from the enemy in a certain direction. I had to determine that direction and set up my machine guns. We were being filmed I believe by HBO at the time. This was toward the end of boot camp, and we were just in it. And so, I set up the machine guns, and everything was perfect. Captain Dye loved it and said, "Great job." So, I'm telling the guys to break down the machine guns, and I slip and say, "Make sure you grab all your guns," while I'm right next to Captain Dye with all the HBO cameras right there. He turns to me and says: "What did you just say Basilone? Get down." I drop, right, but remember I haven't done push-ups yet and wasn't really paying attention when the others were doing them. I forgot how you're supposed to do them and just started doing regular push-ups. He starts yelling: "Is that the respect you give me? Where's my count," or something like that. I start going, "one, two, three, four, five, six," and he's yelling: "God damn it, Basilone. Where's my count? Is that how you refer to your commanding officer?" Something like that. I am so confused, and of course the camera's in my face, and guys are trying to give me signs telling me how do them. I must have done about 50 or 60 push-ups before I finally got it right. And they made me do another 60.
Rich: What do you hope audiences will take away from The Pacific?
Jon: Well, first and foremost, I hope that when everyone sees The Pacific, they're going to reflect on their own lives, where they are in their lives and where are their values. What do they hold as important in their lives? And just really understand why we have the freedoms that we have today and to love this country like those men loved this country.
See the full Naval Institute guide to The Pacific.


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3 User Reviews of Pacific Princess Cruise Ship
Warning: This is a long one!!!
My partner and I returned from our 2-week Amazon cruise ten days ago. I read many reviews about the Tahitian and Pacific Princess, as well as other Princess ships, and was not ready for the experience we had. As the moderator alluded to, I know we all have our own "subjective" experiences, which makes them ours, not anyone else's. I certainly don't want to step on toes and offend anyone, but on the other hand, feel the need to share our own personal experience. I will only share some of our issues, not all.
We arrived in Manaus, Brazil after a wonderful stay at the Conrad in Miami and a nice flight into Manaus. It was pouring down rain when we arrived, muggy and wet, but it was wonderful. Gathered our luggage and met the Princess man and followed him to the bus.
Our bus was delayed, as we had to wait almost 2 hours for another passenger to try and "prove" he was on our list, and was supposed to take the bus (only a 25-minute ride).
The bus ride was fairly uneventful. My otherhalf and I sat in the front of the bus. There was a driver and a "guide." The guide tried to break the ice, I guess. He began telling jokes. He slammed Christians, Muslims, Catholics and Mormons, and then he attacked women and last but not least -- yep, gays. He was laughing and rolling his eyes telling the audience on the bus about two Asian men who had to "push their beds together" and he referred to one of them as a "mam" instead of a "man." While he never used the word "gay," he didn't need to! His disrespect and lack of tolerance for gay men and women was apparent. It was awful. He was attempting to work up the riders and get a reaction out of them. I finally, very loudly said, "SO, WHAT? THEY'RE GAY. WHAT'S YOUR POINT?" He looked down at me and said, "Well, anyway," and went on to something else, later shooting me a nasty look. I heard a couple of passengers behind us agree with me.
Got off the bus and went through the terminal, checking in. The process was smooth and efficient. Left the terminal and walked down the pier to the ship. There were no signs pointing us in the right direction. We stopped, and looked -- nothing. It was pouring rain, so we followed the folks in front of us, not knowing they were Princess employees and boarding in the Employee Only section. Of course we were then scolded for trying to board where they board! Walked back out, and looked around and there were no indicators. It wasn't our first cruise, so we walked forward to the other entrance, which was the correct one. I turned around and said to my partner, "This isn't Celebrity." I couldn't have been more right.
On Celebrity, we're always greeted with welcome champagne or juice. The staff is up there, and they offer a warm welcome or "Welcome Back!," always asking how many cruises we've been on, who are we, where are we from, etc. There was nothing there -- no welcome, no smiles -- nothing. We found the elevator and then our cabin. This was around 2 PM. There was no "sanitation station" either. On Celebrity, staff is always walking around with hand sanitizers and even monitoring staff who walk into the food venues, insisting it be done. Not so on Princess. Not one staff member saw to this. There were limited hand sanitizers and at one point, I noticed the one I was attempting to use was empty. I mentioned this to a staffer walking by, she shrugged her shoulders and kept on walking.
You know how your cabin attendant is always there? You can't come or go without a cheerful, "Hello, Sir!" Ours was nowhere to be seen, until a few hours later. Throughout our stay, he was always friendly; however, he did forget a morning clean and an evening clean/turn-down. No worries, he was still pleasant and tried hard.
After dropping off our carry-on bags, we went to the Maitre'd to check on our table for 2. We reserved this cruise 6-months prior and were on a waitlist for an early seating, table for 2. We walked into the lounge to see the Maitre'd. The woman at the front did not offer us a number, but said to come back at 3:30. We left to check out the ship, and buy our Spa Pass for the duration. We came back at 3 PM and looked around. There were more people in the lounge. I saw people holding cards with numbers and then realized we should have been given one, but were not earlier. I felt like we were "shooed" away. No big deal. We got our number (#27) so we waited about 2-hours to see the man.
We were talking with other passengers ahead and behind us, still excited, of course. We saw the Maitre'd "bump" (the new urban hand shake) other passengers, and they walked away smiling and laughing, thanking him. We walked up there and his countenance was grim, almost intimidating. I was respectful and tried to compliment him, the ship, etc. and he broke in with, "What can I do for you?" I asked about our table and waitlist. We were waitlisted as number 10 before the cruise. He just shook his head, and said, "No, I'm sorry. We have a table for you at the late dining." I asked once more and shared with him our wait list number, my low blood sugar, short of pleading with him -- and asked nicely. He said, "No, but I'll put you on my list and let you know if something comes up." We waited -- and waited.
Interestingly, both couples before us were higher on the waitlist (one was 15 and one was 22) and BOTH (assuming) heterosexual couples received their tables for 2. We later learned that there were empty tables in the early dining. We ran into the Maitre'd several days later and he said we could show up every night and wait and see if a table was available, but he wouldn't guarantee anything. I guess it was his attitude and the fact that two other couples got what they wanted, and we were lower on the wait list. The Maitre'd told us that over half the ship on our cruise had also sailed on the cruise prior, which was the same itinerary as ours, but in reverse; although the cruise was not sold, solicited as or booked as a 4-week, but as 2 separate or back-to-back cruises, and those who sailed the 2-weeks prior had preference in dining over us! How is that fair?
As a result, we did not eat any dinners in the Club Restaurant. First time ever that we did not eat in the main dining room; we were very disappointed. We ended up eating at the two specialty restaurants, Panorama Buffet or on shore every night. We did have a couple of lunches in the dining room. The wait staff and Maitre'd, as a result, received $0 gratuity from us. We gave it to the staff in the specialty dining. The Panorama Buffet only offers plastic plates, very limited drink station and no trays! Celebrity offered more refreshments, trays and glass/ceramic plates and bowls. Celebrity staff is always there to assist you in bringing your tray to your table, without asking! Also, Princess does not brew fresh coffee ("urn coffee" lol). Their coffee is syrup, but not bad for concentrate. Brewed coffee is a charge.
We found Princess to have nickel and dimed us. Others have seen that on Celebrity. Perhaps all ships are doing this now.
Room service menu? They only offer cold sandwiches and chips, chocolate cookies or fruit. Breakfast was only Continental. Juice after 11 AM? That's a $3 charge. Pizza (the only hot item delivered to your cabin)? That's a $3 charge. Ice cream? $3. We stayed in a Mini-Suite too (very similar to a Sky Suite on Celebrity). We thought there would be an enhanced room service menu and amenities, not so. No flowers, champagne, stationary, nice robes, pillow choices, canapés. So we just bit the bullet. I found it odd that one could pay close to a thousand more and not receive anything additional (besides square footage). Again, not the case on Celebrity. In the comparable Sky Suite on Celebrity, one formal night we enjoyed filet mignon and lobster, wine (and all the courses) in our Suite! There was no charge for this. In a standard Concierge Class stateroom on Celebrity, one can order cheeseburgers, pizza or other good hot meals, at no charge.
The first night we were pretty amazed, as we saw the Captain come down to the Panorama Buffet and what looked to us, unashamedly flirt and try to make a pass at one of the female food workers. Hmmm, does Quid Pro Quo apply to Maritime Law? Incidentally, on our last night we were eating in the Steakhouse and the Captain walked by with the trampy woman who worked in the sundry gift shop (yes, my partner had a run-in with her attitude and lack of service and I witnessed her talking to another passenger about how a certain, famous man could "share her pillow"). We became close with a few employees (as most of us all do) and when we asked our waitress, she told us the Captain was "always trying to sleep with the female employees." Nice, huh? He was married she said. Of course that's not the point. While I'm digressing about the Captain, three times on the cruise, while he would make his morning and noon announcements, he said, "This is Captain ____ from the Command Bridge. The time is 9 AM (or 12-noon) according to my very expensive Cartier Watch!" Tacky.
The food in the Panorama Buffet was good. Breakfast never changed, it was the same every day. The dinner buffet was generally the same food items they were serving in the Club Dining Room (main). In our opinion, the food on Celebrity was 100% better in the specialty restaurants, as well as the service, ambiance and presentation. The lunches we had in the dining room were not as good as Celebrity. The buffet was not nearly as extensive as Celebrity, BUT the food was good, sans the desserts. Celebrity gets the nod there. Also, Celebrity does not charge for pizza, ice cream/dessert, juices, etc., as their room service menu is extensive; and they offer hot cooked to order, breakfast/lunch and dinner.
Our mini suite was large. On the surface it looked beautiful, but the closer we got, it was very tired and worn (sagging and rips in the wallpaper, three doors were not level on the hinge, one drawer was off). I don't believe there has been any restoration since Princess purchased this ship. The bed was actually very comfortable. The antiquated TV needed to go (circa 1988). No clock in the room! We don't have to have one, but it's nice to look at the phone and see if you're running late for dinner, etc. Who wants to wear a watch on vaca?
The Pacific Princess is a nice-looking ship. Dark woods and deep blues, reds and greens throughout. We really didn't have any complaints with the ship itself, we were pleased. My partner commented that it looked as if it was decorated by Bombay.
On Celebrity, the staff is always cleaning. Man, we see them running the vacuums and polishing / sanitizing the rails ALL the time. Not so on Princess. We witnessed that once.
On Celebrity, we return from an excursion and they have hot or cold towels and water / lemonade / hot chocolate. Not so on Princess. Nothing...and they don't even ask, "How was your tour?" "How was your time on shore?" etc. Hell, there wasn't even a "Hello! Welcome back!" We felt like we were just being herded. We continued to get the feeling that it was "all about them", not us, the passengers.
We really enjoyed the tours on Princess. Another cool thing is they have a naturalist or a lecturer (Hutch was his name) who provided daily lectures on the ports. He was also televised, so we could watch him from our cabin, which was nice. Of course, they play old re-runs of "The Love Boat", which was fun, especially as the original Love Boat was the "Pacific Princess" (but of course a different ship). Didn't watch too much TV, but what little we did, the programming was good with decent movies, etc.
The mini fridge worked! I liked that they kept the ice bucket in the fridge (no water in the room either, unlike Celebrity). The fridge was empty so we could put our juice and booze in there-that was nice.
We purchased 2 spa passes at $140 each, which was a good deal. There is a section at the bow of the ship which held a small Thallossotherapy pool and 16 padded chaise lounges. This private sun deck / spa area was only for passengers who forked out the dough, it was supposed to be private, and I think for the most part it was. It was great to come out here, as we never had to haggle or "reserve" a chaise. It was quiet and private. Adjacent to this private deck is the men's and women's locker rooms. The men's locker room was very nice. There were lockers, a changing area, deluxe showers and a 'men's only' steam room. I guess what bothered us the most was the male entertainers would come in and use this area as their own personal dressing room! Several times we witnessed two or three of the staff coming in to: shower, shave, steam, etc. and LEFT A MESS!! One time, I found myself cleaning up after one of the "stars", I think his name was "Luke". He was a pig. My guess was they got ready in there, so they wouldn't have to clean their own stateroom / bathroom? Makes sense, but still wasn't appropriate in my opinion.
On one particular morning, we were almost run over in the buffet line by a crew member's family who came on board for the day (to eat and visit). We heard them introducing his family to other staffers on the ship. This was in St. Lucia I believe. Later in the day, around 3 PM, the ship getting ready to sail at 5 or so, and we were in the men's locker room showering from our deck time and steam. The staffer and his male friend (or brother) came in. The staffer introduced him to one of the entertainers (the "pig") and they exit to the private deck! We were getting dressed and could hear one of the men yelling off the ship to someone way down below on the dock. He did this three times...he was yelling to get someone's attention down below. I finally walked out to the deck, and sure enough-it was the family member of the staffer. Nice. Good impression too. There just didn't seem to be any boundaries with some of the Princess staff.
We both purchased spa treatments, and they were very good. Interestingly, Princess uses the same vendor as Celebrity for their Spa staff and treatments. All were very nice and the prices reasonable. The products were by Elemis.
Pacific Princess doesn't have the huge theater, it's a Cabaret Lounge. So the performances are up close and personal, which would be fine if they were better. We walked out of 4 shows, attending only 6. The numbers which were not lip-synced were off, just not that good in my opinion. The view was cut off because it wasn't stadium seating. It was hard to see anything. Waaay too much make up, most of them looked like clowns, and very animated for a close, intimate theater. We stood up in the back on two of the shows, so we could see. The comedian was excellent in my opinion.
The gaming was OK. We scored at slots and the 2 or 3 times we went in there, only witnessed one smoker. It wasn't that bad otherwise. Friendly staff in the Casino.
We had a disagreement with Ronnie at the Excursion Desk. Without going into detail, he lied to me. After walking up to our cabin, I called back down there to share with him feedback. He would not budge. I asked for his supervisor, he told me he had none, and that he was the "highest we could go." Of course this was not the truth, and we were given a partial credit. My point is, WHY did we have to escalate? Par for the course I guess.
I could go on, but won't. I think in all honesty, we would have put this into perspective much easier, if the service was on par with what we are used to. I remember being on the roll call board (on another site) for Princess before the cruise and saying good things about Celebrity and the other Princess people getting pissed off. I remember one person saying, "Celebrity is Stuffy-stuffy-stuffy!" . Well after this past cruise, I guess I am stuffy and I like stuffy, lol. Never really considered that.
Our experience was very negative, but primarily because of the service. A provider of hospitality doesn't have to offer the same menu, agenda or novelties that the next one does, but without the extra level of quality *service*, it's very difficult to get past what you feel is lacking. I felt like the staff just didn't care, in all honesty. We were confident in our opinion that Princess was doing us a favor, by letting us on their ship. They seem to only look out for themselves. To them, "it's just a job." Our experience with this cruise line / ship was the last we will have. They say, "The old dog only bites once." Well, once was enough for us. I know this is not everyone's opinion, but sadly it was ours - from the beginning to the end.
We disembarked the ship on Friday and were sitting in the Miami airport. Both whipped out hand-held phones and started surfing for cruises on Celebrity, and we just booked a Celebrity Infinity cruise for this September. Hoping this re-affirms our faith in cruising, and so relieved to be going back to the =X=.
I think if we started out with Princess years ago, we either would not expect anything different or we wouldn't see the value, and would have stopped cruising. With the exception of one Carnival cruise in my former life, we have always sailed with Celebrity and it is such a different and wonderful experience to us. I'm sure they're not for everyone, but we absolutely love the Celebrity service, amenities, venues...everything!
Thanks for reading. Sorry for the length, but I hope this provides insight to anyone who is interested. To those who have sailed Princess and love them? I mean you no argument or discord. Enjoy!
On a scale from 1-10 -- Pacific Princess, line and ship:Service Overall: 1 Food: 5 Entertainment: 3 Venues: 4 Cabin Attendant and Housekeeping: 7 Food service staff (sans Maitre'd): 4 Excursion Staff(desk): 1 Tours/Excursions: 9 Purser(s): 5 Spa services: 8 Overall: Won't be back
Happy Sailing everyone!
If you are handicapped, do NOT go on this ship and perhaps even the line. While the ship is a pleasant small one, the staff makes zero effort to accommodate the handicapped. For example, in Singapore's large docking area the ship refused several calls from the perplexed port authorities for a wheelchair and a neighboring ship provided one. At all the ports we docked there were no wheelchairs to get to the taxi area unless you booked an excursion. Returning from Kuala Lumpur, I borrowed a wheelchair from a staff member who was waiting for a returnee from an excursion. I promised to get someone to return it the quarter mile or so to the terminal bus area. At the ship, I asked a staff member who was walking towards the terminal if she would take the wheelchair back, explaining the situation. She said she was not going there, walked off and proceeded to walk directly to the terminal. I made a complaint early in the 28-day voyage to the front desk in writing and nothing was done. Letters to Princess have also not been answered.
Now, if you are not handicappedand don't require some physical help, then by all means sail on the Princess lines and the Pacific Princess. Otherwise, the other lines I have been on such as Crystal, Holland-America, Orient Lines and Royal Caribbean have all been very accommodating and desire our patronage.
The New Pacific Princess From French Polynesia to Australia
The new Pacific Princess was formerly the Renaissance R3. We really enjoyed cruising with Renaissance a few years ago on a sister ship to the R3, the R6. Princess has made a good ship even better with its renovations.This was our seventh cruise with Princess, and our greatest Princess cruise to date. We felt like we were cruising with Seabourne or Crystal, both high-price luxury lines. The service was absolutely superb! The accommodations were great. Each cabin category offered spacious staterooms or suites compared with other Princess ships or ships of other lines.
This is a small ship by today's standards -- only 670 passengers -- yet it has most of the comforts of the larger ships and none of the disadvantages. We became acquainted with many fellow passengers during this 16-day cruise. They were an international mix, with lots of Australians, Kiwis, Brits, Canadians, Europeans, and a lovely group of native Hawaiians who serenaded us during sea days in the Casino Bar with melodies from the islands. Additional details about the ship, deck plans, etc. can be seen on the Princess web site.
Wewere always met with a friendly greeting by the staff and crew. The only exception I noted was the Captain. He seemed to dread being around or talking with the passengers. Otherwise, the atmosphere was similar to an exclusive resort. The staff members seemed to enjoy their jobs and took pleasure in pleasing the guests. Add to that the idyllic setting of our ports, and this was certainly a dream cruise. The weather was great most of the time too. Sunsets were spectacular and the seas were mostly calm.
Operation of this ship is shared with Princess' partner company, P&O Cruises. At the end of this journey, P&O will operate the ship [with largely the same staff and crew] mainly to the Australian cruise market until spring 2004, when operation will revert back to Princess for the summer and early fall.
The entertainment on this ship was fabulous. All of the cruise staff and entertainers are from New Zealand or Australia. The cast presented five full shows, and the lead singers shared two additional shows with other entertainers. One of the featured entertainers was byrle Davis, who began her career singing with the Glen Miller Orchestra in World War II. Obviously she is no spring chicken but she was nevertheless fascinating. In earlier days, Ms. Davis sang with old-time greats including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and others. She related interesting antidotes about these famous stars between some of her numbers.
The ship had some enrichment lectures and computer classes, provided Internet access 24/7, and conducted bingo games and lots of other activities. The Lotus Spa and Fitness Center were both well equipped and well attended. The library is spacious, nicely appointed, and well stocked with reading materials. The bars and lounges are also nicely appointed; the top-deck nightclub was a place for late-night partying and great views of the sea during the day.
Princess advertises "Personal Choice" dining with open seating at the various dining venues. That wasn't the case on this small ship. Only the traditional main and late dinner seatings were offered in the dining room. The ship has two alternative restaurants: The Sterling Steakhouse Grill [$8 cover charge per person] and Sabatini's, an Italian gourmet restaurant [$20 cover charge per person]. We found the beef entrées in The Grill to be delicious. Sabatini's was open only on certain evenings but not many passengers felt the menu warranted spending the extra charge. Your $20 got you an elegant and very leisurely seven-course meal. The Panorama Buffet offered something to eat from 4 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and room service was available 24/7. No one suffered from hunger on this ship.
We noted some changes in the dining room since previous cruises. There is no longer a sommelier or wine steward. The waiter now serves this function. Princess used to offer a separate pasta course. You can still have pasta nightly as an entrée but no separate course. Tureens with hot vegetables are no longer offered either. Some evenings we ordered more vegetables and received a nice variety. A tray with dessert samples is no longer brought to the table after the entrée for viewing. Salad selections in the luncheon buffet were not as varied as in the past. These changes have enabled Princess to serve more people with less wait staff. Fortunately the quality of the food and presentation remains great. The pastries on this cruise were especially nice and the homemade [on board daily] ice cream was delicious.
The casino offered penny and nickel slots as well as the traditional 25-cent and dollar slots. It appeared that the odds on the cheap slots were dismal. All of the slot machines were the same type. One could bet up to 20 lines per spin. Video poker was not offered. The tables for blackjack, poker, and roulette seemed crowded together.
The dress code for this entire cruise was 'smart casual' except for three evenings when formal wear was optional. Lots of the women wore fancy outfits on those evenings, but most gentlemen stuck to the 'smart casual' with a jacket. A few passengers decided not to dress up at all.
Gratuities are now added to one's shipboard account, $10 per day. I was concerned that this method might result in less attentive service but the opposite was true. I guess the staff felt more confident of not getting slighted with this method than the old way where passengers handed out envelopes at the end of the cruise. The service in all departments was really super. The Cruise Director, John Clelford, encouraged additional gratuities for exceptional service. That seemed a bit tacky. The official policy for additional gratuities is that the recipient may retain the extra gratuity if the passenger did not reduce the standard gratuity charged to the shipboard account. Otherwise the extra gratuity was to be submitted to the pool.
A negative aspect of Princess' departures from Papeete, Tahiti is that getting to Papeete independently by air is expensive and flights are infrequent. The Princess air program offers non-stop charter service from Los Angles. This system is unpleasant because passengers must move their baggage from connecting flights to the charter departure gate at the far end of one of the LAX terminals. The charter gate opens only three hours before flight time so there are long lines and the entire check-in and security check process has to be endured again. Then one gets the typical feeling of being a sardine once aboard the aircraft. Maybe that is why the ship cabins/staterooms seem so spacious.
Nevertheless, in summary, the new Pacific Princess offers luxurious cruising at mainline prices. The atmosphere is refined and relaxed. The food is tasty, the entertainment and shipboard activities are plentiful and varied for a ship of such small size, the staff is always cordial and attentive, and this itinerary offered a great chance to see the South Pacific, a bit of New Zealand, and Sydney, Australia. We traveled 4,459 nautical miles during the cruise and visited nine ports in five countries. If you want to cruise on the Pacific Princess before April 2004, you must book your cruise through P&O, the partner company to Princess. I believe that Princess is offering a similar itinerary on the Pacific Princess in 2004. The French Polynesia ports are offered almost year-round on the sister Princess ship, the Tahitian Princess, which does 10-day itineraries from Papeete, Tahiti.


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Citizen Scientists Learn from Flowers
People across the country are learning what plants say about global warming.
Project Budburst sends citizen scientists outside to record the dates when local plants open their leaves, flower, bear fruit, and go dormant or die. As the climate warms, the timing of each event changes. "Scientists can't be everywhere.
We need people to tell us what they see," says Carol Brewer, a co-founder of the project and biology professor at the University of Montana. Check out budburst.org.
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2012 Road Trip Off To Great Startby Tom Runge • July 8, 2012 Share:
The 2012 Wabash Road Trip is off to a great start! Alumni and their families in the St. Louis area hosted the road crew - Rudy Altergott '13 and Frank Ruvoli '13.
Jim Dyer '83, the local Regional Association leader, and his family hosted Rudy and Frank at their home. Jim helped get the word out about the Road trip event which helped build attendance. Dressel's Public House, a favorite St. Louis pub, was the location.
Several alumni pointed out the Road Trip events - with little or no programming and an informal atmosphere - really allow for a maximum of networking and interaction among the attendees.
Rudy and Frank leave tomorrow morning to continue the trip - their next stop is in Kansas City on Monday, July 9, 2012.
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The City has placed a moratorium on issuing temporary parking lot permits in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood to allow for a review of the regulations that govern temporary parking lots in that area.
The 180-day moratorium, which went into effect July 24, will close a dozen temporary parking lots off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and McDaniel Street between Northside Drive, Whitehall Street, and Spring Street. The review process may not take the entire 180 days and the moratorium could be lifted sooner.
Councilmembers Michael Bond, Kwanza Hall, Ivory Lee Young, Jr., and Cleta Winslow sponsored the legislation.
"We encourage those visiting the Georgia Dome and the surrounding area to seek parking options at the venue, at an established permanent parking facility, or consider alternative modes of transportation such as public transit," said Councilman Bond. "We appreciate the patience of residents and visitors as we seek to modify and refine regulations for temporary parking facilities in the interest of public safety."
Parking authorities will tow vehicles for parking in the affected lots as well as vehicles parked in no parking tow zones where there is a tow sign present.
PARKatlanta and Atlanta police will also enforce residential permit parking in Castleberry Hill and Vine City. Vehicles parked on any sidewalk will also be towed.
Atlanta police will patrol the area – enforcing the moratorium against those who attempt to illegally open up and charge for parking on these lots. The moratorium does not apply to Friendship Baptist Church located at 437 Mitchell Street.
For more information, visit www.atlantaga.gov or www.parkatlanta.org


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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 3GB/32GB Dual SIM Hatsune Miku Blue
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Colorful metal body design and improved battery life
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
- 5 color metal body
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5.5-inchfull HD screen
Colorful metal body design and improved battery life
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An exclusive edition of Redmi Note 4X follows Hatsune Miku theme. It includes a new Redmi Note 4X of aquamarine color with Hatsune Miku logo and your own serial number engraved on the back. Additionally, it will come with a powerbank and protective case with the image of this vocaloid idol as well.
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Manufacturer Xiaomi Model Redmi Note 4X Network GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41(2555-2655MHz)
Dimensions 151×76.3×8.45 mm (5.95×3.0×0.33 in) Weight 165 g (5.82 oz) SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Display type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 5.5 inches (~72.3% screen-to-body-ratio) Resolution 1080×1920 pixels (~401 ppi Pixel Density) OS MIUI 8.0 (based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow) Chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 CPU Octa Core 2 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU Adreno 506, (650 MHz) RAM 3 GB dual-channel Memory 32 GB Card slot Uses Sim 2 Slot Primary camera 13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash 4128×3096 Pixels Features PDAF Sensor, Gesture Shot, Voice Capture, Face Beauty, Burst Mode, HDR, Smile detection, Face Detection, Self-timer, Touch focus, Low Light Mode, Manual Mode, F2.0 Aperture,5P lens Video 1080p 30 FPS (Slow Motion Video [email protected] fps) Secondary camera 5 MP, f/2.0, 85 Degree Wide Angle WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, WiFi Display, Dual Band (2.4 GHz + 5GHz) Bluetooth v4.2, With HID GPS Yes, with A-GPS support, GLONASS, BeiDou Infrared port Yes, Remote Control Mode NFC No Radio Yes USB MicroUSB v2.0 Sensors Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Battery Non-removable Li-Po4100 mAh battery Color Hatsune Miku Blue Package 1 x Phone
1 x Power adapter
1 x USB cable
1 x SIM needle
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The Electronic House Expo offered information on the latest trends in home networking, including remote medical monitoring systems for the elderly and new wireless technologies.
Bristling with sophisticated features, a lot of the new equipment on display uses digital, as opposed to analog, technology. These services — digital satellite, high-speed Internet and digital television — require high-performance cables within the structured wiring system of a home. These include the RG-6 coaxial cable for television and video delivery and Cat. 5, or 5e, twisted-pair copper cabling for telephone and the data network.
In many seminars the "systems integrator" was spoken of as the one who will pull everything together and really drive the market. An integrator is the person familiar with all (or most) of the different technologies. He deals with the home owner and hires the installers familiar with the various technologies, or product groups.
Thus, in many cases, when dealing with the home owner, the marketing focus is about selling the solution to a lifestyle, at least in the more expensive homes. One seminar speaker talked about a shift from just installing products to providing service, envisioning the integrator, or automation specialist, as becoming a "digital gardener." Consider it being similar to the way a homeowner plants expensive shrubs and trees, and the landscaper comes by to do periodic maintenance on the grounds, thus preserving that investment. An electronic equivalent would be to stop by the home periodically to check on the backup battery supply (or UPS), install new software features and/or perform routine maintenance.
For a long time, a lack of standards has kept home-network wiring and automation from being more than just a niche market confined to high-end custom homes and technophiles. Currently, the TIA/EIA 570-A standard for wiring homes and a movement toward more simplified control software are helping to bring important growth to this market, as was evident at the show.
One example of the hardware and software solutions coming together was seen in the GE/Smart/Microsoft alliance, and the equipment they are going to support. Smart LLC, Las Cruces, N.M., has developed a family of products for the home that can provide numerous features at a reasonable cost. Intelligence and control is distributed, residing in the different electrical components, so there is no central controller to fail. This also can make it easier for a homeowner to do the programming.
The components are the Power-Center (the main electrical circuit breaker panel, made by General Electric, with a power line carrier communications module at the bottom of the panel), the Digital DataCenter (an enclosure that serves as a residential gateway and distributes Cat. 5 cabling and RG-6 coaxial cable), the Digital HomeCenter (it can be PC or a touch-screen display from which the home owner controls the various functions), and the switches and plug-in ports that connect into the AC power line. The power line communications can monitor and control lighting, audio/video components, security, HVAC, appliances and lawn sprinklers and other automated equipment.
The DataCenter integrates and manages the wiring supporting the Internet, the telephone, the home network (Ethernet), satellite TV, home theater and AV control and security camera monitoring. Using modular construction and containing what is called a home server, the DataCenter comes in five sizes, or product lines, so it fits an apartment and various multiple dwelling units, on up to a very large home.
Smart uses the industry standard CEBus protocol and the Microsoft-led Universal [Home] Plug and Play (UPnP) standard, with its XML-based control protocol. On top of these, it also uses a new software product called Simple Control Protocol (SCP), which was developed by Microsoft, Smart, General Electric and Domosys, the maker of a new low-cost microprocessor. One of these processors is installed in each of the electrical switches and in the other products that have automatic control.
SCP is the next generation of CEBus (it is "lighter-weight"). It also connects with the LonWorks and X10 protocols and offers a seamless interface to UPnP products and the Internet.
The computer, or home server, used to monitor and control the whole house, runs on Microsoft's latest operating system, called Windows XP. This software is aimed primarily at consumers, although it is also available in business configurations. The desktop, or main screen, uses various pop-up windows and button-type control panels, making it easy to use. Look for products to be available in the first or second quarter of 2002.
Herman Cardenas, president/CEO of Smart, said a lot of what is being done today will be driven by entertainment. He said he believes that his company is positioned to offer low-cost solutions, true two-way communication and interoperability over multiple mediums.
Cutler-Hammer licenses the Smart system, marketing it as their Smart Convenience Pak system. Home automation functions are set up and operated from a programmable keypad installed anywhere in either a new or existing home. The keypad links with the Power Manager located in the loadcenter, which also has remote controlled circuit breakers for dedicated loads, and sensors that monitor electric consumption at the incoming line and on selected branch circuits. Cutler-Hammer also uses the Smart switches to control lights and other appliances. A security module can be integrated in most home-security systems. All components communicate over the electrical wiring using the CEBus protocol.
In the near future, Cutler-Hammer will manufacture remote-control type circuit breakers that can be retrofitted into other manufacturers' load centers, allowing a host of existing homes to also have the same type of automation. These lighting-control replacement breakers will be UL-listed as "classified" circuit breakers.
Another example of providing software for the control schemes embedded in home networks is Premise Systems, a firm started in 1998 by Microsoft software engineers and automation enthusiasts. Premise has a set of software programs and tools that run on PCs or other residential gateways for controlling lighting and other systems and appliances. Called SYS, the software is standards-based and fully supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for home networking control and OLE for process control, making it compatible with thousands of existing and emerging devices.
Leviton showed its Structured Media Centers, or distribution hubs, that support the wiring for whole-house stereo and a home theater setup, with audio and video carried over Cat. 5 cabling. The firm also announced that Pulte Corp., the nation's largest home builder, will offer the company's structured media technology as a standard feature instead of an upgrade option. This means that builders are becoming interested in and starting to accept network cabling as a marketing tool.
Lightolier's Brilliance II whole-house lighting control system is now available in a version for existing homes using power line carrier signal transmission. Called the Compose PLC retrofit multi-scene/multi-room professional lighting system, it uses the CEBus control protocol. Five programmable lighting scenes and up to 10 dimmers/switchers/master control stations can be set up within a room. An optional cabinet, called a Firewall, can provide line filtering and surge protection for up to eight circuits (two or three phase) in a home. Line filtering prevents the entry of stray power line control signals, originating from a nearby home.
The convergence of personal computers and consumer electronics has created the need for a common digital interface. IEEE-1394, an industry standard for a digital interface that integrates consumer electronics and PCs, was mentioned frequently at the show. IEEE-1394 has been accepted as the standard digital interface by the Digital VCR Conference (DVC). Furthermore, new nonvideo products, including PCs, digital still cameras, printers, network hubs and storage devices are also 1394-enabled. The IEEE-1394b standard has an extensive list of media choices, including Cat. 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), fiber-less optical transmission (meaning optical transmission through the air) and both plastic- and glass-fiber media.


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As expected, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has asked the House impeachment committee not to probe into alleged criminal activities by Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
In a letter sent to the committee Monday, Fitzgerald said the committee "could significantly compromise the ongoing criminal investigation" if it tried to get into those activities, including interviewing current and former members of the Blagojevich administration.
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The Keelung City Government is hoping to boost tourism and revive the local economy by building a casino resort, officials said, adding that the best location would be a nearby island.
Such a plan would require major investment and city officials are inviting Hon Hai Group chairman Terry Gou (郭台銘) to become a part of the project, which aims to establish a casino on Keelung Islet (基隆嶼), which is 4.9km to the northeast of the northern coastal city.
City officials are planning a floating casino by building breakwater jetties and docking a decommissioned cruise ship on the islet.
"The casino will be the closest venue for people in northern Taiwan and can be built in a short time," a city official said. "If Terry Gou agrees to invest in the project, construction of the casino can be completed in three years."
Keelung City Councilor Lu Mei-ling (呂美玲) of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) supported the proposal, saying that if Gou collaborates on the project, it would be a major boost for the city's tourism sector.
However, some other councilors said that Keelung Islet does not have enough land available for further development, so the planning phase of the project would require careful thought.
Last week, Gou had suggested that a casino complex should be built in Tamsui (淡水), New Taipei City (新北市).
However, government regulations only permit gaming resorts to be sited on outlying islands. As such, officials at the Keelung City Transportation and Tourism Bureau said that Keelung Islet is the most suitable site for exploring collaborative development of an offshore casino.
Deputy head of the bureau Wang Ying-che (王英哲) said that Keelung Islet has only a small harbor and so breakwater jetties would need to be built.
"The designated area will be rezoned as an 'International Tourism and Vacation Sector' to allow docking of a decommissioned cruise ship. We know that such vessels are usually equipped with guest accommodation, recreational facilities, venue space for meetings, shopping centers and also a casino," Wang said.
"Therefore the floating casino proposal conforms to current regulations on offshore casino locations and would also not face problems regarding public safety," he said.
Wang said the relevant land on Keelung Islet is under the administration of the Keelung City Government.
"The site has existing buildings and other constructions which are legally approved, and thus no amendment to the law is required," he said.
"To develop the islet for the casino does not require any changes to city revitalization plans. So there are no legal problems and the project can be completed quickly with a minimum of investment," Wang added.
The islet covers 22 hectares. It was once a military training zone with civilian access prohibited. It was opened up in 2001, allowing people to reach it by boat, and the islet was turned into a tourist park in 2002.
There are public ferry services to the islet, with the journey taking between 20 and 30 minutes. Services depart from Keelung Harbor's yacht docks and also from the Bisha (碧砂) fishing port.
Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chairperson Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), who was in Keelung on Thursday to attend ceremonies at several temples, said that under the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) government's administration there have been almost no major construction or development projects in Keelung in recent years.


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Russian elite forces, serving as part of the Chief Intelligence Directorate, marked Thursday as their 63rd anniversary. Former force commander Lt. Gen. Dmitry Gerasimov told state news agency RIA Novosti the decision to downgrade the force in 2009-10 was a strategic error.
"I'm sure the downsizing was wrong," he said. "The number of high-level professionals was reduced and training programs were cut to the minimum."
Former Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, a former elite commander who mandated the cuts, was fired in November and replaced by Sergei Shoigu. The shakeup was part of a string of reforms enacted by the Kremlin to address corruption in the Russian defense sector.
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Photographer's Note
This is a view from the northern border of Jordan with a landscape showing the common border between Israel (left), Syria (front) and Jordan (where I stood). One can see the green Jordan valley in the foreground while you can guess the Tiberiade lake in the background.
For the story, when driving along the Jordan river, we went across 8 military check-points in less than 2 hours. Why so many controls ? In fact it is quite a sensitive border because of the Jordan river and its important springs. The Golan ridge is just there on the right.
One need to understand that the countries around are mostly made of deserts which is fine for nomad people but is a threat for urbanizing areas. Many arab projects planned to build hydraulic dams to better manage the water resource between Syria and Jordan.
The Israeli attack on the Golan ridge in 1967 was part of such an issue. Indeed, building a dam over the Jordan may be a threat for that country since it largely depend on that river as well. Indeed, we passed a large canal build by Israel which bring water from that area and the Tiberiad lake to feed the Naguev desert in the very south of Israel. Building a dam in that area may jeopardize the agriculture Israel could develop in the south of its territory.
Another issue is the creation of a Palestinian state in the south, on the path of that canal. Political analysts assess that Israel also fear that a stable Palestinian state may geopardize as well the balance in the water consumptions since new projects to satisfy the Palestinian needs in water may also reduce the amount of water available brought by that canal going from the Tiberiade lake up to the Neguev desert close to Egypt.
All in all, we may assess that Water is really a large part of the issues which fuel the conflictual relationship between those countries. Probably far more than oil issues.
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aloyho (6798) 2005-10-01 7:36
Hi Steven,
A really beautiful landscape with such a vast space and good depth as suggested by the different tones of the land forms. The valley with the greeneries are very attractive and you have chosen the right POV. Good sharpness and beautiful colours. Congratulations!!! Regards.
Ina (2687) 2005-10-01 7:42
Fantastic colors and a fantastic landscape too... The composition and light is great...TFS...Ina...
mortijo (12828) 2005-10-01 8:05
The colors are well saturated, and note makes it possible to enjoy the picture even more. TThe only, slight, minus is a little tilt (one more) to the left.
Eagle78 (1933) 2005-10-01 11:05
Hey Steven :) How have you been all this time man? :))
What a nice capture of those almost inospit regions. The geological work here helps on giving depth to your image through those nice valleys. Besides de greens that break the monotony of sandy colors, really help on giving this image an extra interest. Well seen :)
sleon (9402) 2005-10-01 11:59
Hi Steven
A fascinating landscape, well captured with great colours and an intersting note. I visited the area briefly some years ago and am looking forward to seeing more in a couple of weeks time!
Regards, Susanna
faubry (35447) 2005-10-02 6:01
vraiment une belle photo de ce paysage grandiose: !es couleurs sont très belles et contrastée,cette photo ressemble à celle que je viens de poster sur un paysage marocain... bravo et merci
gravatar (1586) 2005-10-25 19:14
Very nice shot. The composition and hues are exquisite. The background info was nice to know too. Here I thought the whole deal was a religious thing, when in reality, the true issue is a dispute over a limited resource.
royh (581) 2005-11-16 17:52
Awesome shot... I was on the Israeli side of your photo this summer and also appreciated the view from our side. This is a really interesting perspective for anyone who is familiar with this beautiful area.
Your note is also very true, and water is a big deal over there even though it is largely overlooked by more attention-grabbing news headlines...
veronika (6058) 2006-05-31 13:29
Hi Steven,
this is very nice picture and the water stream with the green around look like an oasis in the middle of dry desert, i can feel that heat also here in rainy Slovakia :)
Good work Steve + interesting note.
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Five months after losing her brother, Victor, to cancer of the pancreas, Maureen Shul received another bit of devastating news: her mother had it, too.
Shul, a former mayor of Castle Pines, had remained at her brother's side during his four-year battle with the disease and she was equally as attentive during the three months that her mother, who also had Alzheimer's disease, suffered from it. When Blanche Shul died in the summer of 2009, she passed not knowing that her son had also died from pancreatic cancer.
"When pancreatic cancer barges into your family with no forewarning and little available information from which to draw upon, you are left with horrendously sobering statistics and little else," Shul states, adding that she and her family were stunned as to how little there was in the way of early diagnostic testing for pancreatic cancer.
"Just as shocking," she said, "is that the five-year survival rate has remained unchanged at just six percent for the last 40 years and only two percent of the National Cancer Institute's federal research funding is allocated to pancreatic cancer."
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There was a silent auction, cocktails and appetizers, followed by dinner and a talk by Shul's other brother, Brian, who had been shot down and left for dead while serving as a fighter pilot in Vietnam. His story didn't end in the jungle; following his rescue, he went on to become a SR-71 pilot of the top-secret Blackbird, the world's fastest and highest-flying jet aircraft.
"My desire is that Wings of Hope will raise awareness, as well as research funding, to mount a viable assault on this disease," Shul said. "When you suffer through losses this profound you are compelled to do something to honor your loved ones in ways that will hopefully result in more awareness and tools to help the many others whose lives have been or will be impacted by this horrific disease."
Guests at Wings of Hope included Walt Imhoff, who lost his wife, Georgia, to pancreatic cancer; Robert and Marilyn Olislagers (he's executive director of Centennial Airport); Aircraft Performance Group co-founder Rogers Hemphill and his wife, Lorraine; Linda Goto, event planner with The Denver Hospice; Richard and Judith Kleiner; Linda Michow and Sam Realmuto; the John Buffington family; Anne Ricker and Bill Cunningham; Jennifer Havercroft and Greg Miller; Dr. Gregg Dickerson; Steve Mithuen; and Chip and Debbie Coppola. In addition, Judge Patricia Hartman was there from Albuquerque, N.M., while Joseph and Connie Via came in from San Diego, Mary Jamison from Las Vegas and Jeannine Erickson from Vail.
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Business leaders have urged the Government to show some "backbone" and drive economic growth after they slashed their forecasts for this year and next.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which represents more than 100,000 UK firms, now believes there will be no growth this year, as output will shrink by 0.4% before a rise of 1.2% next year, compared with its 1.9% forecast in June.
It wants immediate action to lift the economy from "a vicious cycle of stagnation" by giving firms bigger tax breaks for spending on plant and machinery, as well as by lowering National Insurance contributions to encourage job creation and providing more support for housebuilders.
The BCC had already called for a long-term plan, such as boosting infrastructure spending and creating a state-backed business bank, but now believes a short-term stimulus package is also needed.
And it called on the Government to stick to its deficit reduction measures by slashing spending - particularly welfare and pensions - to reallocate funds towards boosting investment.
It argued that abandoning the deficit reduction plan would risk losing the UK's cherished AAA credit rating, but so would continued above-target borrowing figures caused by weak growth.
BCC director general John Longworth said: "Politicians need to get some political backbone and show leadership. We are a great country, as we demonstrated during the Olympics - we have the talent and the energy but we need the political will to focus relentlessly on economic growth."
The CBI painted a similarly depressing picture after it said GDP will fall 0.3% in 2012, below its May forecast of a 0.6% rise. It now thinks the economy will expand by 1.2% in 2013, compared with its previous estimate of 2%.
CBI head of economic analysis Anna Leach said the economy is "likely to remain quite listless through the remaining months of 2012".
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Comcast declined to discuss its plans for the IP-HD client device, but it's expected to be paired with a primary video gateway (a future version of the X1 gateway is expected to include QAM-to-IP transcoding capabilities) and to eventually support a network DVR that's under development at the MSO.
Comcast plans to source the XI3 from multiple suppliers. Pace plc is also developing a version of the XI3 based on a Broadcom Corp. (Nasdaq: BRCM) chipset that's expected to be deployed sometime in 2013. Click on the image below to start a brief slideshow of the Humax-made device. (See Humax Takes Comcast Angle Into US Cable and Meet Comcast's IP-Only Set-Top.)
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