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Posted by: Susan on Jan 3, 2012
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Temptation Resort Spa welcomes singles and couples to a contemporary take on the all-inclusive holiday.
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"Food great, beach not so good."
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Visited on: Jan, 2006 | Leisure | Solo
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41 year old male - extensive carribean travel generally at medium grade all inclusive............veradero (breezes, arenas blancas).............mayan riviere (barcelo maya)........jamaica (sandcastle).
excellent, some of the best i've experienced
clean, nicely decorated, good satellite tv, small bathroon (not enough hot water)
ok, not heated and too chilly for this guy to get comfortable
very poor - if you love the beaches of cuba or dominican republic or even the mayan for that matter, the blue bay beach will truly disappointl. No surf, need shoes, poor colour......not inviting at all.
very friendly
Work-out facilities:
very Good
the resort is for 21+ crowd. This attracts many tattooed types. The nudity and games are fun to watch initially, but it becomes kinda pathetic after a while, unless you plan to be drunk all the time and you enjoy seeing overweight middle aged bodies acting like teenagers. Relax factor very low due to the small confines of the beach and the party type music playing. Would not recommend this resort unless the above comment appeals to you. Will not return.
"Our first nights"
Posted by: James
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We (1 26yr male, 1 27yr female)arrived back in Cancun from the 5-star RIU in Playa Del Carmen, to check into the Blue Bay Getaway. Out first impression was not great. The front desk staff was less then friendly, and before we even got to our room we were thinking about not staying. I'm glad we did though. The desk clerk gave us a meal coupon to use to reserve our one a la carte dinner, arbitrarily we were given the Italian restaurant. We actually had to convince him to let us look at the restaurants before choosing which one. (Note: since returning home I've been told that it's possible to 'buy' additional a la carte dinners from the reservations girl in the morning.) We got to our room, where we had been told to wait for someone to come turn on the safe-deposit box. I liked the fact that the box was electronic, with a code chosen by me, as it meant either of us could access the box, not just whomever had the key. However, after waiting almost an hour, I tried the box and it was working. Nobody ever came. The room itself was large, had a small patio with a view, and was overall just fine. Tap water is not drinkable. They provided full bottles of shampoo, which was nice, compared to the packets at the other hotels. Yes, there is a 24-hour porn channel.
We had checked in on a Friday, so after dinner in the buffet we attended Anything Goes Night. It's a lot of fun, I'm not going to give it away but it's worth the stay at BBG. The bar in the Nice Shoes Disco closes during the activity so get a few drinks, or more, before it starts. Following that is Ms. Hot Legs Contest (which my girlfriend WON by the way!!)
Saturday we hung around the pool, drinking and enjoying the sun. There had been a card on our door Friday night asking us to come to the "Blue Bay Premier desk" to get our welcome gift. We did this Saturday morning, expecting a high-pressure sales technique to get us to buy in. We explained that we weren't interested in buying, and that was that. The lady explained to us a but about the property, the restaurants, the way the different colour wristbands work, a bit about Cancun itself, asked us about tours, gave us some information on getting to Costco and Wal-Mart, etc. Quite polite and friendly, not the dreaded sales pitch. Blue wristbands are for first-timers like us; return visitors get green which basically means better alcohol; and people who book direct with the hotel get gold which means better menus and better alcohol.
On Sunday we did our shopping and got back to the hotel for afternoon activities and dinner at Bella Vista which was the best a la carte dinner food we'd had our entire trip.
Pictures etc.:
There are photographers throughout the hotel taking pictures of you at the activities, at dinner, etc. You can buy the pictures from them. We missed them the morning we left, and I regret not buying the pictures.
Leaving we got a cab to the airport and were charged more then the posted amount at the hotel. Be prepared for them to try that.
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Websites: http://www.bluebaypremier.com/premieren.html
(Sorry there are so many 'official' websites. There have been company changes, as the company that owned Desire owned the Blue Bays, but seems to have sold them to Hotetur)
Buffet was average, late-night buffet below average, snack bar buffet good, a la carte good.
Good. Excellent menu selection. Returning guests get a different colour wristband that gives access to better alcohol. I was annoyed that at our a la carte dinner, no alcohol was offered other then wine to purchase. Not even house wine.
Entertainment staff are friendly and very energetic. Service staff in the restaurants, bars, and front desks leave much to be desired.
They don't really have a beach. Most of the hotel has what is almost concrete along the water's edge. The hotel also has a marina, soThere are photographers throughout the hotel taking pictures of you at the activities, at dinner, etc. You can buy the pictures from them. We missed them the morning we left, and I regret not buying the pictures.They don't really have a beach. Most of the hotel has what is almost concrete along the water's edge. The hotel also has a marina, so I wouldn't really be comfortable swimming there.
Several. A sports pool, a quiet pool, and a sexy pool. Sports pool and quiet pool have pool bars. Strangely the quiet pool bar is open till 930 and the sexy pool bar is open till 7 (it seemed to close earlier) so if you're in Bella Vista for a romantic dinner after 7, you'll have noisy partiers right outside that have come from the sexy pool.
Watersports activities available until 3 or 4. Fun activities all day centred on the sexy pool and sports pool.
Tuesday and Sunday there is a show in the theatre, which wasn't very good. Also, the open-air theatre is above the "utility" area (garbage bins, etc.) so it doesn't smell good. Most of the entertainment is at the "disco" almost every night.
Great things about Blue Bay:
Wild entertainment, or at least a degree wilder then other hotels. Adults only. nice, big rooms. Return guests get better privileges. Even more so for return guests who book directly through the hotel. The sales pitch for "Blue Bay Premier" time-share wasn't high-pressure.
Not-so-great things:
Staff could be friendlier. Food could be better. Beach would be nice. I've heard there's a shuttle to their other hotel, which we didn't see, and someone said they have bikes available but nothing was apparent to us.
Restaurant info:
Embarcadero Buffet: breakfast 07:00-12:00 daily, lunch 13:00-15:00 daily, dinner 18:00-21:30 daily nightly dinner theme: Monday - International, Tuesday - Mexican, Wednesday - Italian, Thursday - Argentinian, Friday - Spanish, Saturday - Caribbean, Sunday - Oriental
Bellavista Snack Bar: daily 12:00-16:00 daily
Las Margaritas Patio: Continental Breakfast 06:00-07:00 daily, snacks 16:00-18:00 daily, Mexican buffet 19:00-23:00 daily, late snacks 23:00-05:00 (often leftovers from the main buffet)
Village Wok Oriental Food: 18:00-21:30 closed Sundays
BellaVista Seafood: 18:00-21:30 closed Tuesdays
Il Piaccere - Italian: 18:00-21:30 closed Thursdays
a la cartes are by reservation (08:00-11:00) at the patio. Dress code is no sandals (only flip flops not accepted) no sleeveless t-shirts, no pool shorts (bermudas accepted)
Bar info:
Diego's Pool/Swim-Up Bar: 10:00-19:00 daily at Sexy pool
Margaritas Patio Bar: 16:00-00:00 daily
L'Alternative Bar (sports pub) 19:00-01:00 daily
Theatre Bar: open Tuesdays/Sundays during show. This is a bar area, that the bartender brings some bottles of alcohol, a cooler of ice, and some glasses to. Not fully functional (ie. no blenders)
Nice Shoes Bar (disco): 21:30-01:00 daily (closed during some entertainment)
Bikinis Pool/Swim-Up Bar: 10:00-21:30 daily at Quiet Pool, closed at 17:00 on Tuesdays
Amenities info:
Both sexy pool and quiet pool have mini-hot tubs in them
Entertainment info:
Nightly: After the later entertainment, there is a bus to one of the discos (no return trip)
Monday: Karaoke 21:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
Tuesday: Live Music 19:30 (Las Margaritas Patio); Mexican Music show 21:30 (Theatre); Kissing Contest 22:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
Wednesday: Casino 21:30 (Nice Shoes Bar); Live Music 22:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
Thursday: Fantasy Trivia 21:30 (Nice Shoes Bar); Dance Contest 22:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
Friday: Anything Goes night 21:30 (Nice Shoes Bar); Girls Hot Legs Contest 22:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
Saturday: Live Music 20:00 (Nice Shoes bar); Mens Hot Legs Contest 22:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
Sunday: Latin Show 21:30 (Theatre); Beer Drinking Contest 22:30 (Nice Shoes Bar)
General information:
1) When shopping, catching a taxi, etc. You will usually be given the opportunity to pay in US dollars or in pesos, and for simplicity most people use a 10 to 1 exchange rate. ie. 100 pesos, $10 US. Since you should be getting 11 pesos to the US dollar or more at the exchange house (the best rate I got was 11.28 at Scotiabank in Playa Del Carmen) by paying in pesos you're getting about a 10 % discount. Whenever possible, use your pesos instead of US cash or even instead of credit cards. In chain stores like Plaza La Fiesta (a tourist shop) you'll notice on the price tag they've factored in a proper exchange rate.
2) Tours: unless you are rich or really need the guided package, everything is more affordable to go on your own. Some examples: Bus tour from Playa Del Carmen / Playacar resorts to see the Tulum ruins is US$49 per person including lunch. On your own: round trip taxi from hotel to bus terminal, first class bus round trip to tulum, shuttle train to the ruins, entrance to the ruins, total for two people $28 US. Similar prices apply throughout the region.
3) Transport: At Cancun airport, you're pretty much stuck paying 90 pesos per person for a shared shuttle to your hotel, unless you leave the airport and get out to where the taxis are or beyond that to where the city bus runs. I didn't see any other option for that part of the trip. In the hotel zone, the city bus is 6.5 pesos (only 4.5 pesos if you're not in the hotel zone) or around 60 cents US. The R-1 and R-2 and I think R-27 go almost everywhere you'd want to, and the destinations are listed on the front of the bus. Wal-Mart, plaza Las Americas (big mall where the locals shop, including Chedraui market) and the Terminal Del Autobuses can all be reached by city bus. The Wal-Mart bus says Wal-Mart. For the bus depot, take an "Av. Tulum" bus and get off at Av. Uxmal. To get to Costco, get a taxi on the street from Wal-Mart for 15 pesos. Getting back to the hotel zone should be around 50 pesos. Returning to the airport from the hotel will be around 180 pesos. Taxis in the hotel zone, and shuttles at the airport, are fixed rates (each of the hotels will have a price list posted by the door). If the doorman summons the taxi for you then you should pay exactly that amount (again remember to pay in pesos to save money) but if you grab the taxi then it might be more. If you get a taxi in the city, or in Playa Del Carmen, or anywhere else, be sure you and driver agree on the rate before you go anywhere. It is negotiable, but not much. Tip is built in, you don't tip the cabbie. The intercity bus system is great. Service is provided from the bus terminal by ADO (1st class, A/C, etc.) and Riviera/MayaB (second class, more stops, etc.) There's also playa Express that is a shuttle and is cheaper. Sample rates: ADO 1st class, Cancun to Playa Del Carmen 32 Pesos every 20 minutes, same price returning every 10 minutes. The MayaB is about 12 pesos less, but less frequent. Playa Del Carmen to Tulum or Coba 32 pesos each way by ADO, less by MayaB. Playa Express should be less but I couldn't find their depot and didn't really care at these prices.
4) Alcohol: If you're buying alcohol, start at Costco, followed by Wal-Mart. Example prices: 1 litre Kahlua. At home about C$45. In the tourist stores and mini-marts, around 90 to 200 pesos. At Chedraui 81 pesos, At Wal-Mart, 73 pesos. At Costco 61 pesos. Likewise, Tequila starts at around 65 pesos per litre and goes up.
What to bring:
Things to bring: Lots of sunscreen. We took 3.5 250ml bottles for 1 week, and went through 3 of them. I'd suggest taking a mix. We took SPF45 normal, SPF30 sport sweat proof, SPF30 eco-friendly (needed if you're going to one of the eco-parks.) Caution: Don't forget a hat, even in the pool, and sunscreen lip balm. If you put sunscreen on in the morning before dressing for breakfast, put more on when you take your shirt off at the pool. That's the only way we got burned was having our t-shirts absorb all the sun block off our shoulders. Also take after-sun gel and bug-bite cream just in case.
Disposable waterproof camera for pool, ocean activities, and snorkelling.
Thermal mugs for drinks at the pool. They hold more and keep things cold, and keep the sand and crawlies out of the drinks.
A backpack for carry water and stuff if you do a tour of the ruins.
Immodium, Tylenol, Pepto Bismol. Especially the tylenol! Instead of taking pepto or immodium every day as a precaution, start eating yoghurt every day 2 weeks before you go. You can continue this when you're there.
Lots of shorts and shirts because you'll sweat a lot.
At least one pair of long pants and closed shoes for the men for dinner.
Chargers/spare batteries for any electronics, like digital cameras.
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"Blue Bay is definitely off our "return to" list."
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John and Sue L. on Apr 1, 2005 >
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This was my husband's and my third trip to Cancun. Although we were completely satisfied with our two previous resorts we decided to try another just to compare. BIG MISTAKE! We stayed at the Blue Bay Getaway & Spa which is adults only (21 and over). We chose this because we are both in our 50's and, although we like to party too, we don't always like the little kids around.
We were surprised at how small the lobby was compared to others we have stayed at but the resort was deceiving from the outside in that it was much larger then it appeared. Check in was very quick and we were promptly taken to our room #257.
The bellboy was extremely pleasant and friendly. Although the room was quite nice, we were a little disappointed in its size as it was much smaller then the other 2 places we had stayed at. The bathroom had a nice large shower (big enough for 3 people) but the bathroom was so small that only one person could be in there at a time and the door could only open half way because the toilet stopped it from opening any further. Closet space was very ample with a large hanging area and then shelves for you clothes as there was no dresser in the room. Our tiny little chambermaid was a real sweet heart. She always had our room cleaned very early and arranged the cutest designs from our towels and then filled them with flowers. They work long hours for peanuts and we made sure she compensated each day.
The grounds were very nice and well kept but could use a few benches here and there for sitting in the court yard area just for those that would like to sit away from the pool or crowds.
Pools and Beach:
Blue Bay has 3 pools but what they don't tell you in the travel brochures is that one pool is for sports such as volley ball. The other pools are quite nice though, in that they have several whirl pools built right into them so you can sit and relax (they do not provide rafts for the pool). Both pools have swim up bars. The beach is calm with no heavy surf however it is a rather small beach area and tight with many lounge chairs. There is a wide rocky area just past the water line that makes it hard to go into the water unless you have something on your feet. As with any resort you have to get down there some what early to place your towel for the shady areas. We found the bartenders at the main pool to be far less friendly then other places we have stayed at and their tip jars reflected that. We tip well with each drink however they seemed to act as though they were doing us a favor. The bartender at the smaller, quieter pool seemed to be much friendlier and his tip jar reflected this.
The food was a disappointment compared to the other 2 places we stayed at as well. I guess we were spoiled at the other 2 in that they each provided a carving station every night offering roast turkey, roast beef and ham every night. There was no carving station until about the 3rd night we were there and it was bloody rare roast beef. A lot of the food was very greasy including the nacho chips which they deep fry right there. For one who eats low or no fat, it was very difficult. Their soups were pretty good, they offered a lot of bread but it seemed no more then 2 different kinds at a time. The salad station was plentiful but some things were not labeled "especially" the salad dressings which we both felt were watered down. Decaf coffee was not brewed, they handed you a jar and you mixed your own. Desserts were plentiful but they all seemed to taste the same and didn't vary much from day to day. We saw what appeared to be food inspectors and/or health department representatives mid week and after their appearance the food seemed to take on a better quality.They have 3 specialty restaurants. One is Italian, fish and Chinese. Neither or us liked the Italian restaurant and didn't even find our meal anything near Italian. The fish was very good but we found the Chinese to be the best with larger portions, tastier food and a fantastic wait staff too. Kudos to them for a very enjoyable evening.
Bad experiences:
Two things that really turned me off about the Blue Bay is 1) Their concierge desk calls to welcome you and they want you to come down in the morning for a "champagne breakfast" so they can show you how to save up to "70% of your next vacation". We almost went for it but found out from others that it's nothing more then to try and get you to buy into time share! There are plenty of places all over Cancun that do that and it was a real disappointment to have your resort trying to do the same thing on "your vacation time" They didn't seem to perform any of the things that most concierge desks do.
The second was we had a leak in our room through a recessed light in the ceiling from the floor above. Any one who has previously stayed where there are marble floors, knows how dangerous water is. I came out of the bathroom, walked into the hall where the closet was and my feel went right out from under me. Thank God the closet door was open so I had something to grab and break my fall or I could have cracked my head open. However, I have 2 bulging discs in my back and had just received 2 lumbar epidural steroid injections for pain before leaving. This fall brought that all back. I called the front desk to inform them of what had happened. They said they would send some one right away. We waited while the clock ticked away but had dinner reservations. We called again and told them we had to leave for dinner. After dinner we stopped at the front desk and they informed us that the leak had been fixed. We promptly returned to our room only to find that the towels we had placed on the floor were still there as well as some pools of water that we missed. I had to call the front desk again and they sent some one to clean that up and bring fresh towels (which we had to ask for). The following morning I stopped at the desk to inform a young German employee (with impeccable English) of the mishap. I informed him that what really disgusted me the most of what could have been a very bad accident was that not one person there even asked if I was all right or if there was anything they could do!
Blue Bay is definitely off our "return to" list and at bottom of our recommendation list.
"Worth the money"
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Terry_Canada on Aug 1, 2004 >
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Visited on: Aug, 2004 | Leisure | With Spouse/Partner
296 people found this review helpful
The Blue Bay Getaway in Cancun. In deciding whether this is the resort for you, ask yourself the following question: Do you want to party? If the answer is yes, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a quiet peaceful holiday, this is probably a bad choice. The motto of the activity staff here is "This Ain't Disneyland". The atmosphere is very lively (bordering on rowdy). Action starts at 10:00 am and turns into one big pool party by afternoon. Activities staff do a good job. They start the day with good healthy fun like water aerobics, kayaking, horseshoes and volleyball. By mid-afternoon activities turn toward pool-side games/contests centered on sexual themes. I found these hilarious personally, although more conservative guests might find it offensive. At one time during a game, 15 men ran through the resort completely naked. Also, I have been to many destinations where I have seen women sunbathe topless, but I've never seen mostly-naked women running around the pool area getting drunk and partying with a hundred guys drooling all over them. Definitely not the scene for everyone.
The first room we were given was small, dark and dingy with an icky bathroom. It had two singles-we asked for a king. Staff were very accommodating and said if we could wait two days they could move us into a nicer room in the time-share area. The new room was fabulous! Very spacious, bright and nicely appointed with huge windows, ceramic floors, a marble bathroom and a big balcony with a lovely view of the lagoon across the street. There was a bit of traffic noise, but since we live on a busy street in a large city this felt just like home.
Staff were great. They were always very friendly and helpful. Never passed by without smiling and saying "Ola". Maids were thorough and our room was spotlessly maintained. We were particularly impressed with the a la cart dining staff who were very professional and well-trained. We left tips for both the maid and the a la carte staff.
The biggest disappointment of this resort for me was twofold. First was the beach. There were boat docks located at both ends of the resort where many large charter boats and personal craft were docked. Gave one the feeling of swimming in a harbour rather than the ocean. There was a foot-high wooden board running the length of the beach between the sand and the water. As a result, you had to take designated stairs into the water. The water was a pretty colour but very still with no movement or waves at all. Second was the nightly entertainment. It was very lame - beer drinking contests, best legs contests, karaoke, etc. Nothing like some of the wonderful stage shows we have seen at other resorts in both the Caribbean and Mexico. We took in the first two nights and skipped the rest.
Overall, if this is the type of atmosphere you enjoy, you'll have a good time at this hotel. We felt it was worth the $750 US for the week (off-season). We would visit another Blue Bay Resort, but not this one. As an overall destination, we found Cancun to be too big, too busy and too commercialized. There was nothing pristine or pretty about it - felt like being in the city. In my opinion, it's best to spend the extra money and take the hour drive south to the Mayan Riviera which is very beautiful.
"Great holiday in Cancun"
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BlueBayAnonymous on Jun 1, 2004 >
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hi we have just returned from a great holiday in cancun at bluebay resort we stayed at blue bay club its out of the way and family orientated, the sister club is in cancun adult only and very noisy and raunchy !!, its fun if you dont mind that type of holiday but be warned, it IS rowdy, the quality of both hotels are very good, one thing TRIPS book them thru the local man , as alot of times we had to find our own way to the pick up points 15 minutes away so check before you boook and shop around as many will include transportaion which we learned after to our expense, but overall its the best holiday ever and weve been around ,we will go again next year
"Lot's of fun,great time!"
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MarshiaUSA on Apr 1, 2004 >
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280 people found this review helpful
Stayed at BBG 3/26 - 3/31/04. Had a great time. Lot's of fun adult contest to keep you laughing! Met nice people that were great to talk and party with! HI Shelly & Blake, hope you had a great honeymoon. Food was OK, didn't get to eat in the specialty ones due to them being booked the nights we wanted to eat at them, but snack bar and buffet were fine. Not the best, but not the worst. Pools are nice, beach not very nice, go south for the waves. Rooms, we stayed in 1249 which was fine. Alittle musty at first, but got better through the week. Maid service very good. Bartenders and Activities staff are great. May go back if the price is right. Wouldn't pay High $, but if you can go for under $100.00 day including air, it's well worth it. Just remember, it is for adults and if you are easily offended, stay elsewhere.

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how to create CSV files (editable in Microsoft Excel) from Data extracted from tests
Often you will want to extract values that are returning from a test and write them into an excel file. This could be useful when building data sources dynamically from previous tests. SOAtest does not have a native interface to create Microsoft Excel files, however we can easily create CSV files that can be read by our CSV data source and can be edited by Excel.
To accomplish this we will utilize the XML Transformer to extract the values we want to write into our CSV file and then utilize a Write file tool to create the file
1. Start by attaching an XML transformer to the Response envelope of the your client
2. Double click on the elements that you wish to extract
3. You then want to combine the XPaths to ensure the values print out to one line (as it is now
they will create 3 separate lines
a. To do this start by double clicking on the first Selected XPath and copying the XPath to
a notepad
b. Go ahead and copy all of the selected Xpaths
c. Your note pad should look similar to this
d. You will now add the pipe character in between your statements this will add the values to
one line
e. In the XML Transformer go ahead and Remove all of your extractions but one
f. Double click this Selected XPath and Paste in the combined XPath into the XPath field
g. Click Evaluate to ensure you are extracting the correct elements
4. We now want to add commas between each extracted value
a. Drop down the Options Arrow and select Allow Alteration
b. Click on the new Alter Tab and select the elements again(this time we are altering their contents)
c. Double click on each element and select Append and put a comma in the Value field (don't add a Comma to the Last element)
5. We now want to create the new line between each run (or data source row)
a. Open the Extract tab in the XML Transformer
b. Click on any element and press "Extract XPath"
c. Select the new XPath and click Modify
d. Change the XPath to concat('',/n),
Please note that the quotation marks above, are two single quotation marks ' and not one double quotation mark ".
e. Press OK
f. This will append a new line
g. Save the XML Transformer
6. The final step is to write the values into a CSV file
a. Right click on the XML Transformer and select Add Output
b. Select the write File tool
c. Configure the WriteFile to create a CSV file. You can find the documentation on using the WriteFile tool in the SOAtest Documentation here: Parasoft SOAtests User's Guide > Reference > Available Tools > Write File
d. Be sure to check the Append Check Box (this continues to write to the file instead of overwriting)
e. Once configured the tool should look like this
The tools are now properly configured. You can use this method to load up the CSV file with values. In addition to this you will be able to edit these values with Microsoft excel as well as using the Excel and CSV data sources.
This technique can also be used to load up a data source that you will eventually use in a Virtualize Responder as the Data Source correlation.
Has anyone actually got this to work? This seems really simple but It does not work for me.0
OmarR Posts: 224 admin
What portion of the workflow are you having trouble with? Is there an error you're seeing?0
I have two repeating nodes. On the alter tab I xpath (all occurrences) for each and append a comma on the first node, not the second. On the extract tab i randpoml picked a node and replace the xpath with concat('',/n). when run I get zero bytes. I would expect the output would be two columns on the csv (one for each node). I have tried several different methods.0
I can get it to work horizontal, where I have node1 comma separated values on first line and node 2 comma separated values on line2. The concat('',/n) just does not work and the only way I get close is doing it this way. Here is my screenshot.0
sujaldalia Posts: 27 ✭
Any update on this? I'm having similar problem that concat(''/n) does not split the records0
Ireneusz Szmigiel Posts: 209 ✭✭
I'm using similar approach, but with string-join and concat.
In my case XML Transformer with following Xpath in Extract part:
looks like bellow and works like a charm on my side.
Then you just need to add WriteTool to save output on filesystem.
Be aware about codepoints-to-string usage, it will create CSV file with MS Windows format (CRLF) and that you may need to wrap texts with double quotes (or other delimiter) for MS Excel.
Ireneusz Szmigiel0
Hi all, getting save the csv file but in file value not get reflected .0
Any one can help one scenario ?
1. I have one request with multiple data and want to hit the client .
2. Client will response one unique id.
3. I have to save unique id and then once aggai have to hit the client.
4. Client will give response based on unique id .
5. In response dependent on first request where we have data.
Example * Request**
<Bindings> <Binding> 1066003212646 4567890 </Binding>
**Response **
Above Unique id.
Response :based on above request data getting response
I want to store First Request and second response in CSV file then based on second request , i want to fetch the data and setup the final response.0
Hi @Shashi7403, if I understand your scenario correctly you don't need to use a CSV file to handle your scenario. You can simply save the value from the first response using a data bank, and then parameterize your second request using the parameterized value. The data bank will allow you to store and reference the value without needing to write out a CSV file. Please let us know if that works for you.0
Thanks Jak. I have tried with Data Bank but not yet archive the GOAL :-(
But the problem is we have multiple same child node which have different value .
So first Request need to save in Excel or CSV. (This approach i am trying do that)
from the first request will get response as Unique ID. (This Unique have to save and also want to map with first request).
Now once again have to get above Unique id and then have to sent to client.
Now finally will get ACK Response where data belong to first request.0
The fact that you have multiple child nodes with different values does not require you to save as CSV. The only time you would need CSV is if you need to save those multiple values. If you need to save only a single value, a data bank will work as long as you create an XPath that extracts the exact value that you need. So how many values do you need to save to send in the second request?1
Not able to generate CSV file in system location.
i have follow the above steps. but still no luck0
amarendrapattnaik Posts: 1 ✭
its working for if you have SOAP web services, but how we can do if it's RESful APIs we don't have any JSON Transformer (with XML transformer we can't see the data elements in Tree view)0
For JSON you can use an XML Converter tool to convert the JSON to XML, and then you can use teh XML Transformer as described.0
Is it possible to get the headers/tag names in CSV using this approach ?0
Yes - you can use an XML Converter tool to convert from CSV to XML, and then use an XML Data Bank to extract the values you want.0
I want to create a CSV file with the header/tag names. When I extract the values from XML into CSV, I get the values but no headers/tags. I want to know how I can have the headers/tag names in the CSV that I am creating.0
Can you post an example XML/CSV so it's more clear what you are trying to do?0
Unfortunately I can't. I am using the process described to create CSV files from Data extracted from tests. The data extracted is in XML format. When I use the Transformer to write it to CSV file, it gives me the value of the element. I need to have the first Row in CSV as the Column name which is same as tag name.
For example, if my element is:
I am able to extract SERVICE in my CSV. I want to add Description as my Column name in CSV.0
I think the easiest thing would be to write an XSL file that will do the transformation that you are looking for, and then use SOAtest's XSLT_Tool to do the transformation. I did a quick Google search and here is a post that might get you started: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/365312/xml-to-csv-using-xslt0
sushil Posts: 5 ✭
hi is there any way to save complete dynamic JSON output in csv in columns . right now i used write file and saved in CSV but it is saving in one row.
my expectation is to save all json values in csv with 2 columns , field name and field value.
i cant use data bank because json file is dynamic, one file might have 10 field and other might have 100 .
thank you in advance0


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Mandalas may boost benefits of meditation
We look at photographs of our family to reminisce and bring comfort. We enjoy photographs of friends for laughs or look at images of others in an unfortunate predicament to remind us that our own lives might not be that bad after all.
Imagery is a form of meditation, and meditation is a great tool for healing, restoring and enlightening our bodies.
When I received the book "The Art of Mandala Meditation," by Michal Beaucaire (F+W media), it was the striking images that begged for my attention. The various hand-drawn, brightly illustrated mandalas, by artist Paul Heussenstamm, were comforting, energizing and relaxing without me having to do much more than scan the pages.
Mandalas, meaning "circles" in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Mandalas have been shown in clinical studies to boost the immune system, reduce stress and pain, lower blood pressure, promote sleep and ease depression.
After interviewing Beaucaire via email, I realized just how much more beneficial meditation can be when guided imagery, such as these mandalas, is incorporated.
"We logically think and analyze using our brain's left side, while the brain's right side processes imagining, associations and connections to feelings — the hemisphere," says Beaucaire. When we are "in harmony" we can take our mind and bodies to a whole new enlightened state capable of making ourselves feel better, stronger and more connected to ourselves, each other and our surroundings, he adds.
Q: What is it about mandalas and meditation that help our bodies?
A: It creates a different state of mind and allows us to elevate quickly into Alpha waves. At Alpha wave point, it's easier to learn new materials, change old habits. In other words, it's an ideal state of mind to change situations involving our body.
When we practice meditation we actually teach our mind and body a new consciousness. For example, in curing diabetes we have to teach our body to re-activate the pancreas (which is responsible for releasing the right amount of insulin to the body). If we practice anything new while gazing at a mandala, we see immediate results.
Q: How should one begin using your book? How do we choose the right meditations, and how often do we practice the meditations?
A: Readers can familiarize themselves with the book by selecting meditations they feel may improve areas in their life, or are interested in getting to know. Practitioners can then choose three meditations from their list to cure more urgent obstacles. This is a workshop book — readers should keep it close to their bed or in their leaving rooms, with the goal to review it once a month to see if priorities need to be rearranged.
Usually, meditation is captured as something we should do when we retire and have lots of time on our hands. But that's not so. It is simply teaching the brain to do other things, unnatural thinking, by giving simple, new orders to our masterpiece called (the) body, and by doing that we connect to the essence of healing within us.
The main meditation — the one readers select to practice from the book when healing — should be used at least once a day.
Q: Before I read a single passage, I flipped through the book just admiring the beautiful circle artwork and bright colors. The book has a very calming and peaceful feeling about it, without even getting into the meditation. How did the artwork for each meditation come about? Do the colors and symbols for each one hold a special meaning unique to the meditation?
A: Once the artist Paul Heussenstamm agreed to share his artwork in my book, I chose from his website (which presents more than 2,000 different mandalas) the right mandala with the right colors and shapes for each meditation. The colors of each mandala bear the right energetic frequency of the meditation, like in color healing and chakra colors.
For example, all inner strength meditations are in yellow or have yellow in them, like the weight loss meditation, or passing an exam, confidence and self-esteem meditation and so on. Yellow is the color of the Solar Plexus Chakra, and the essence of "I" is connected to this chakra.
Q: Can you discuss some of the mental, physical and spiritual benefits this book can provide those allowing themselves to be immersed into the meditations.
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A: My main goal is to inspire people to meditate on a daily basis. Given its user-friendly approach, I hope readers will feel inspired and encouraged enough to at least try meditating once.
Q: How do you know you are using the book correctly? How often and for how long should we meditate with the book?
A: We reach meditation and alpha waves more often than we realize (while running, walking, fishing, dancing, etc.), only it is hard for us to capture and understand the moment it happens. There is no right or wrong in meditating, and the reader can't, no matter what, use this book the wrong way. In fact, all ways are correct — even if the practitioner chooses to only gaze at the mandalas without meditating.
Q: You reference in the book that by looking at the mandalas and even by just drawing or coloring your own (there are a few line drawn Mandalas in the back for coloring), it can be like art therapy. How do you suggest incorporating these pages?
A: Coloring mandalas is type of a therapy. I recently published a coloring mandala book entitled "My Mandala" and combined it with guided imagery. It's a very powerful combination. [Users} can actually color their fears away or color their inner strength.
I suggest coloring in the blank mandalas located at book's end directly after practicing a meditation. It brings out the artist within because coloring mandalas is not like drawing a portrait — one does not need any unique qualifications — it's possible for everyone.
Q: The "Meditations for the Body" chapter — such as for migraines, fatigue, a cold or even for a deep sleep — is intriguing, in that it can be used as such a healing tool. How do you suggest someone use this chapter to heal themselves, but also know when it might be something to see the doctor about? Also, I noticed that the mandala for constipation is very different from the rest.
A: I believe you should always go to the doctor once you feel something is wrong; it's irresponsible to see this book as a substitute. But if you can't sleep and the doctor's solution for you is pills, you might as well try the right meditation from the book first.
The healing chapter works beautifully. It's energies we're working with here, and not some medicine the doctor gave us. This means we need to seek results patiently on this route.
The mandala of constipation is different because it's actually the center of a sunflower Paul painted, enlarged by the computer. ...
Q: I truly enjoyed the "Meditations for the Soul" chapter. It seems like the section that would/could be used almost daily. Could you even use this in advance of a special event, interview, etc?
A: The whole idea is that meditating will be a part of your daily routine, that it will be a part of you, that you will be able to practice it while cooking, taking a walk, and so on. And once a day, before you go to sleep, practice a longer meditation. Enjoy it. Relax with it, sleep better, and wake up as good as new the next morning.
Preparing for an exam with the right meditation will give you higher marks. This meditation was tested in classes here in Israel, and it's proven to work!
Q: The book ends with zodiac-based meditations. Would this be the one that everyone should do on a daily basis to keep in tune with themselves, the universe and our surroundings?
A: The zodiac meditations are for practicing once a year on readers' birthdays. These meditations are designed to help practitioners get better acquainted with themselves, as they are the essence of their inner change. A true inner change can last a year, but readers can see small changes along the way if they practice all of the other meditations contained within "The Art of Mandala" meditation. We practice our zodiac mandala meditation once a year, in order to charge our intentions with the power of our birthday (which is a very unique day), and hope for a different and better year to come.
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I think I've stewed about this long enough. I'm ready to get it off my chest. No one involved even reads this (or knows about it; that would imply that they actually were interested enough in my life to care), but I think I'll feel better just by getting it out. And if by chance, one of the involved parties stumbled onto this by accident, fine with me. I'm sure my take on the situation will be skewed by hurt and anger, but as I haven't spoken with anyone else involved for almost a year (and don't plan on contacting them to find out what they thought), you'll just have to go with my side of the story.
I had some friends. They were good friends for a while through many church events, bridal showers, weddings, and countless baby showers. One of them was the maid of honor in my wedding. Then, something happened. I"m not sure what it was exactly, but I suspect part of it was simply, life.
And then it was my turn to have a baby shower. The friends planned it. And it was nice. But that was it. The other baby showers I helped throw (and sometimes, hand--washed 40 sets of antique china for) were extravagant. They were full of vintage details, hung banners, amassed glassware, linen tablecloths, and full teas for 40 served on china. I slaved at these showers. My shower boasted paper plates and cups, disposable tablecloths, and nary a vintage detail in sight. I was hurt, but I didn't say anything. Part of me wanted to attribute it to the fact that the friends were busy with children of their own. One was pregnant herself; I'm sure she was tired. This thinking helped me get [mostly] past my hurt feelings. Then, I had my baby and I thought I was going to die. Lots/most people have a great experience. Mine was jarring from the start when I needed an emergency C-section. Then, I had every breast-feeding issue known to man, along with various other personal issues. I felt alone and I couldn't leave the house because when I wasn't crying, I was pumping. (I suspect I had some post-partum depression.) Finally, (and I credit the Kaiser Permanente lactation consultants and God) things turned around...just in time for me to go back to my full-time job. This didn't hasten away any lingering sadness I felt. I coped as well as I could and spent every precious minute when I wasn't at work holding that darling baby. I wasn't willing to give up any of my free time for things like "half-hearted shower giving" friends, not that they were calling (or arranging meals to be brought. That task was undertaken by one of our guy friends. Yes, a GUY. And he did a great job.)
Come winter, one of the girls in the group got engaged. She was getting married hours away from where I lived on the weekend before Christmas. For many reasons, I knew we wouldn't be able to attend. I had a good conversation with her about this and made sure she knew I hoped she didn't feel obligated to ask me to be in her wedding. We parted happily. Then, via Facebook, I discovered that every one of our other friends was in her wedding. Don't get me wrong, I was happy to not be in her wedding. However, it would have been nice (in my opinion), if she had told me that everyone else was going to be in it. I would have felt left out anyway, but finding out on Facebook was like a slap in the face. Fast forward to her bridal shower weekend. Originally, there was just a Saturday shower which I was planning to attend. Then, the friends decided to throw together an intimate Friday night bachelorette party. I decided to forgo the Saturday shower and just attend the Friday night party the night before, mostly because I could go to this after my son was asleep for the night and I wouldn't miss any time with him. When I arrived (a little late as I told them I'd be after putting my son to sleep), no one, but the bride, acknowledged me. I felt invisible and unwanted. Then a game was played and we had to partner up. One of the friends asked to be my partner and I felt better because they were now including me. Until we won and she said, "I knew we would win. That's why I wanted to be partners with you." Thanks. I'm glad that's all I'm good for. I didn't stay very long after the gifts were opened. And that is the last time I've seen or spoken with the friends.
Not long after this, I learned that the shower they threw that Saturday was the most lavish one to date. Apparently, they weren't too busy to throw a shower for someone they cared about. I was hurt (then angry) for a long time after this, but I've come to realize many things in the past year. First, I don't think they were very good friends to begin with. On some level, I always knew the two of them had each other and the rest of us were just on the sidelines. I just never expected to get pushed completely off. Second, they are lucky enough to stay home with their children, something I've wanted ever since I can remember. Since we like being able to pay our mortgage every month, I must keep working until my husband gets a fantastic promotion, he finds a much higher paying job, we win the Publisher's Clearing house (which I enter every day), or I find a job where someone pays me to read. I think the friends must have no imagination because my having to work was something they never seemed to understand. And now, since I'm out of their lives they won't have to stretch themselves and try to understand it. That must be a relief to them. Third, I would much rather spend my free time with my husband and child than with friends who make me feel like they are judging me the whole time I am with them.
Nonetheless, the way they treated me still has the power to hurt sometimes. Like recently, when one of my co-workers ran into one of the friends at Pottery Barn and my co-worker mentioned me to her. And the friend didn't even acknowledge my name. I like to think I am above this type of behavior and past it all. I think I mostly am. It's a process and it's getting easier. I am hopeful that by this time next year, I will have gotten past the hurt and anger completely and moved on to some richer and truer friendships. But that doesn't mean the friends should expect a Christmas card from me.


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Saturday: Mexico City Markets & Meat
Note: This post does contain some images that may be disturbing to some. Click off the page now if you're not interested in seeing raw meat. Also, please do not shoot me as the messenger, either. I am simply telling a story as a photographer on assignment, so to speak.
My day started shooting my first photograph at about 6:30am, some of which are shown here in my last post, Breakfast.
And I didn't take my final image until 11:22pm.
I took a taxi back to the room but the other ladies stayed out enjoying their mezcal. I'm not a fan of it and actually haven't drank at all this trip. I am tired enough; alcohol is just going to put me to sleep! But it's traditional here in Mexico to enjoy mezcal. Or enjoy lots of it.
In between breakfast and mezcal, we shot.all.day. I am exhausted. Both physically and emotionally.
We went to the open air markets and there was so much meat, everywhere. This is the land of chop it off the bone, fry it, add cheese to it.
The pride this woman has making her blue corn tortillas is evident and beautiful.
And then she fills them with meat and cheese.
The joy this woman has frying potatoes emanates from her.
And these guys were so happy at 8am on a Saturday morning in the rain just hanging out on the back of a truck.
Carcasses and all.
As was this man.
If nothing else, this trip has reinforced my commitment to a plant based diet.
I also cried a couple times today when photographing the meat, the carcasses, the dead birds.
But, as a photographer, I am telling a story.
I am showing how the overwhelming majority of people here seem to eat.
…to older.
I don't choose meat for my own life path, I don't judge others who do, but I do at times have a hard time seeing it raw, bloody, and in such abundance.
On that note, I'll take a pineapple juice please!
I'll have what these guys are having!
It's been a very long, emotional, moving, and powerful day for me.
I will process and ruminate about this day for a very long time to come.
The winners of the Two Cookbooks for Two Winners are:
Kristina @ spabettie July 7, 2011 at 3:03 pm
all right, Averie, you are gonna laugh at this one, but something I make that is TOTALLY tasty and easy (and healthy) – all the variations of christin's chickpea balls! I have made so many variations of them and they're all good. perhaps I'll send you some as a housewarming…
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Please email me your shipping addresses, ladies!
1. Have you ever had to do something that you don't personally agree with but for the sake of something else, or for another reason or to tell a story or to demonstrate something to others, you endured it or dealt with it in some capacity?
I apologize to anyone who is offended by the photographs in this post. I almost didn't post some of them but I wanted to show you what I saw. And trust me, I saw a whole lot more that would make your eyes pop out of your head. Those images will never be posted.
I imagine that teachers who have to teach about concepts like evolution or creationism, or health teachers who discuss topics like abortion or family planning, if what they are instructed to teach goes against their own personal views, I imagine this is extremely difficult for those teachers.
Or perhaps a vegan waiter in a non-vegan restaurant has ethical issues serving the food but needs his paychecks to support his own family and in this economy it's not always so easy to just go find another job.
Or perhaps a lawyer who is a public defender and has to defend someone who is behind on their child support payments or who has committed a very serious crime, I am sure this is gut-wrenching for that attorney, but because all people have rights to legal representation in the U.S., someone must defend those persons.
As a photographer, I am telling a story. A very hard story for me to tell. But one that I feel is important to showcase rather than not tell it and pretend it doesn't exist.
I love all my friends, the meat eaters and not.
This is no way is a judgment on anyone who eats meat, seafood, plants, eggs, dairy (and I have cooked with dairy and eggs in some of my baked goods and desserts the past six months such as White Chocolate Blondies with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting or Fudgy Nutella Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting). We are all on our own paths.
I wanted to showcase some of the powerful images and photographs I made today. Hard or not.
2. Where are you at with your own personal meat eating, seafood eating, dairy or egg eating? And why?
3. On lighter matters, what's been going on for you this weekend?
I have a 6am wakeup call to start it all over! Whirlwind, indeed!
Never intended to write this type of post tonight but could not sleep until I shared some of what I experienced today.
Please let's all be respectful and kind in the comments. Thank you in advance!


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Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; and March 5.
The Saturday hours are made possible in conjunction with the 21st Century Grant Program with Fayette Local Schools.
The program is designed to help students meet state achievement standards through expanded learning opportunities.
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Retailers fooled by fake and borrowed IDs
Back in the day you just had to remember someone else's birthday
Kids in the UK are experts in using fake IDs bought online or using someone else's documents to get their hands on age-restricted products.
Half of those surveyed have bought alcohol while underage and one in five have bought knives. One in five kids use fake ID cards bought online mostly to get into pubs and clubs.
More usual is borrowing a card from someone else to get served in a pub - 78 per cent of over-18s said they had lent identity documents to younger kids.
Some 42 per cent of those surveyed said they'd used a parent's credit card to buy booze, cigarettes or adult DVDs online.
Young people in the UK have mostly not heard of the government Proof of Age Standards Scheme - which is meant to provide a kitemark for the various cards aimed at teenagers. A whopping 71 per cent had not heard of the scheme at all and only four per cent of those surveyed would get such a card.
The government is selling national ID cards as a way for 16 to 24 year olds to prove their age when making age-restricted purchases.
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"Bees figure prominently in mythology and have been used by political theorists as a model for human society. Journalist Bee Wilson states that the image of a community of honey bees "occurs from ancient to modern times, in Aristotle and Plato; in Virgil and Seneca; in Erasmus and Shakespeare; Tolstoy, as well as by social theorists Bernard Mandeville and Karl Marx."
Despite the honey bee's painful sting and the stereotype of insects as pests, bees are generally held in high regard. This is most likely due to their usefulness as pollinators and as producers of honey, their social nature, and their reputation for diligence. Bees are one of the few insects regularly used on advertisements, being used to illustrate honey and foods made with honey (such as Honey Nut Cheerios).
In ancient Egypt, the bee was seen to symbolize the lands of Lower Egypt, with the Pharaoh being referred to as "He of Sedge and Bee" (the sedge representing Upper Egypt).
In North America, yellow jackets and hornets, especially when encountered as flying pests, are often misidentified as bees, despite numerous differences between them.
Although a bee sting can be deadly to those with allergies, virtually all bee species are non-aggressive if undisturbed and many cannot sting at all. Humans are often a greater danger to bees, as bees can be affected or even harmed by encounters with toxic chemicals in the environment (see also bees and toxic chemicals)."
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This is a USB-powered personal fan that hooks onto your necktie— you know, in case you are looking to stay cool and not get laid this summer.
The 28 gram Tie USB Cooler is sold by Japanese accessory maker Thanko. It clips to the backside of your tie and is designed to push a steady stream of air through the button gaps of your shirt. Just plug it into any available USB port for power, or use the included battery pack to stay frosty (and un-sexed) while mobile. Unfortunately (or perhaps not), it's only available in Japan and retails for about $35. [Thanko via The Washington Post]


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Chandigarh's development center is Quark's largest development, testing and support center worldwide. The work culture is based on team collaboration, cooperation, and united goals, established by employees from many different offices. The group creates and supports world-class software following an integrated product development strategy with clear and defined roles for each team.
Brainchild of the noted French architect Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is a perfect blend of post-independence modernity and natural beauty. Situated 250 kilometers north of Delhi and well connected with different parts of the country, the city is a perfect blend of aesthetics and technology, with abundant space and energy for growth.
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A contingent of engineers and hobbyists has big plans for all those extra pumpkins that didn't find a home on Halloween. On the first weekend in November, dozens of teams are convening in Bridgeville, Del., for the annual World Championship Punkin' Chunkin', an event that puts medieval machines like catapults and trebuchets to the test to see how far that can huck a pumpkin.
The so-called "sport" of Punkin' Chunkin' challenges teams to design and build machines capable of hurling pumpkins via mechanical means to achieve the furthest distance. There are dozens of events held around the country in the fall, but the World Championship is the oldest (it was started in 1986) and largest competition (last year, there were 72 teams competing and over 20,000 attendees).
A team of engineers at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, led by David Mollenhauer, senior materials engineer at the base, takes the sport pretty seriously. Called Team ETHOS, the crew has been at its quest for six years now, having nabbed first prize in the 2009 Adult Torsion Catapult category of the competition with its Phoenix catapult, which that year pulled off a pumpkin hurl of 2,088 feet.
While other teams are more casual about their machines, sketching designs out on paper or building small-scale models, Mollenhauer's team puts its engineering prowess to work. The team leverages CAD and CAE to optimize designs for stability and performance and employs knowledge of next-generation composite materials to put a modern spin on these antique machines.


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Echo and Gracie got groomed last Wednesday and we got to try out our new Andis Brushes! We met the Andis team at BarkWorld this year. I had never used any of their products before, but when they demoed their deshedding brush on Echo, I was instantly in love. Having two double coated dogs, good brushes are very important to me. I was very excited to try out their line of premium brushes and combs on my huskies, since shedding and brushing is a daily thing when you have a husky!
Premium Large Pin Brush
The first brush I tried out was the Premium Large Pin Brush. This brush is great for removing dirt and tangles and spreading your dog's natural oils throughout the coat. Andis suggests using this brush first during the brush out process to help smooth and shine the coat. Gracie and Echo had a bath and blow out before getting brushed, so they did not have any dirt in their coats, but I felt this brush helped to get any small tangles out of their guard hairs and some in their undercoat.
Premium Firm Slicker Brush
The next brush in the Andis Premium Grooming Line is the Premium Firm Slicker Brush. Slicker Brushes are wonderful for dogs like huskies who shed a lot. I have always loved using slicker brushes to get out loose undercoat. I loved the large size and comfortable handle of the Andis Premium slicker brush compared to other slicker brushes I have used in the past.
Premium 7.5″ Steel Comb
The next tool that we used is a comb rather than a brush. The Andis Premium 7.5″ Steel Comb is great for removing tangle and mats and anything else caught in the fur. I also like using combs when the dogs are blowing their undercoat (for non-Northern Breed people, this is when the dogs shed all their undercoat and it comes out in chunks) since the combs help to remove the fur easily.
Premium Deshedding Tool
This next tool is the one Echo and I received and tried out at BarkWorld in October. The deshedding tool is wonderful for getting out the loose undercoat without damaging the topcoat. The curved teeth also protect your dog's skin from being scratched. This tool worked extremely well on Echo. I was able to get out a lot of undercoat while using it. However, Gracie has a much thicker coat and I did find it slightly more difficult to get out her undercoat with it. I prefer to use the other brushes on her, but this brush is definitely better for Echo.
Bonus: Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
The last brush I reviewed was not part of the Andis Premium line, but I have always been interested in self-cleaning slicker brushes! I hate having to pick hairs out from in between the bristles. I have even have had my finger pricked on some brushes! The self cleaning brush made this so much better! All the hair came off the brush with the push of button! I will definitely be using this brush a lot in the future.
The biggest difference I saw in the Andis Premium brushes verses other brushes that I have used in the past is that the design of these brushes made them easier to use and they seem like they will hold up much better than other brushes. Many of the brushes I have used before start to lose their bristles or teeth and fall apart. I also really liked the handles on these brushes. They were very comfortable to hold. I will definitely continue to use my Andis Premium brushes in the future.
How often do you brush your dog(s)? What grooming tools do you use for your dog's coat? Let us know in the comments below!
Thanks for reading,
Katie, Gracie, and Echo
Disclosure: A Girl and Her Husky received brushes from Andis to try out for an honest review. All images are property of A Girl and Her Husky- please do not use without permission.


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CIPANGO offers a great amount of amenities for both private and charter use.CIPANGO represents a relatively high volume European motoryacht that has been updated from stem to stern. She offers four suites with two of them nearly identical master cabins, plus crew for four.
United Yacht Sales New Jersey would love to guide you through a personal showing of this 97' Versilcraft Super Challenger 1992. This yacht for sale is located in West Palm Beach, Florida and priced at $1,350,000. For a showing please contact us by filling out the form on this page and we will get back to you shortly!
Super Challenger
Cruise Speed:
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6' 1"
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Fuel Capacity:
10201 Gallons
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1503 Gallons
Master Stateroom Accessed via steps from the starboard side Companionway is the full beam Master Cabin. A king size berth off the forward bulkhead has an upholstered headboard set atop a cherry lattice work over mirrors. There are four large drawers beneath the berth. To both port and starboard are three drawer nightstands. Above each are inset gilded niches with twin lamp sconces. Six more dimmable halogen mini spots are above the bed. The port nightstand has a phone and a JVC AM/FM/CD player (new 2006). To port is a vanity with five burl wood drawers, un upholstered stool and a hinged top. Above the vanity is an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover, full drapes and two halogen mini spots. At the foot of the berth is one double door auto lit hanging locker and two single door auto lit hanging lockers. The starboard locker has five shelves and a dressing mirror in addition to the hanging space. Between the hanging lockers is a 19" Hitachi TV, a Panasonic VCR/DVD combo, a hidden wall safe and a small "Tundra" drink refrigerator (new 2006) behind doors. To port is a two person settee flanked by twin chests of four drawers with table lamps above. Above the settee is an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover on full drapes. Access to the private Head is found to starboard. Also in this cabin are eight additional halogen mini spots, digital AC controls, stereo speakers (new 2006) and a carpet runner. Master Head The Master Head is also full beam and impressive in size. Included in this area is a double vanity with four cabinet doors below, and twin under mount china sinks on an onyx countertop. There are two large mirrored medicine cabinet doors above. Besides a stall shower with bi fold door, seat, exhaust fan, hand held or wall mountable fixture, opening porthole with stainless steel cover, there is a full size Jacuzzi tub with an onyx surround, mirrored bulkhead and opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover above. Also in this area is a bidet, two heated towel racks, onyx tile sole and a Microphor toilet in a private area with lights, GFCI protected outlets, an exhaust fan and an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover. VIP Head The VIP Head is also full beam and is just forward the VIP Cabin. There is a double vanity with four cabinet doors below and twin under mount china sinks in an onyx vanity top. Twin mirrored door medicine cabinets offer abundant storage. The shower has a bi fold door, seat, wall mounted or hand held shower fixture, an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover, two halogen mini spots and an exhaust fan. Also in this area is a bidet and a private Microphor toilet with an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover, two halogen mini spots, GFCI protected outlets and an exhaust fan. The sole is white marble tile, there are five halogen mini spots above the vanity and there are two heated towel racks.Starboard Guest Cabin The queen size berth is situated off the aft bulkhead. Four drawers below the berth offer storage. The upholstered headboard sits upon a five panel fully mirrored aft bulkhead. Twin three drawer nightstand with dual fixture sconce lights flank the berth. Overhead are five halogen mini spots and digital AC controls for the (new 2006) air handler. Outboard is an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover and full drapes. A small vanity with stool and dressing mirror are next forward. A double door mirrored hanging locker with auto light also reveals a Samsung 17" LCD TV and a Jwinn DVD player.Starboard Guest Cabin Head The private Head for the Starboard Guest Cabin has a vanity with two cabinet doors below and a china under mount sink on the marble countertop. A Microphor toilet and bidet are below two sliding mirrored door storage cabinets with an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover above. A retractable shade covers the porthole. The stall shower has a bi fold door, a seat, a hand held or wall mountable fixture, an exhaust fan and a light. Also in this area is a marble tile sole to match the countertop, GFCI protected outlets and four halogen mini spots for lighting. Port Guest Cabin The Port Guest Cabin has twin single berths with two drawers each under the berth. Upholstered headboards sit upon a fully mirrored aft deck bulkhead. Between the berths is a two drawer nightstand with a phone and a JVC AM/FM/CD player. Above is a wall mounted sconce.Above the outboard berth are two inset storage areas, an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover and full drapes. Next forward is a an auto lit hanging locker with a mirrored exterior. Also in this cabin are (new) digital AC controls, five overhead halogen mini spots, stereo speakers, a carpet runner and access to a private head. Port Guest Head The Port Guest Head is compact but offers everything anyone would need. This includes a vanity with two cabinet doors below an under mount china sink in a marble countertop, medicine cabinet, GFCI protected outlets, opening porthole with stainless steel weather cover, toilet, exhaust fan and three lights. The stall shower has a bi fold glass door and a hand held or wall mounted shower fixture. The sole of the Head is a marble tiles to match the countertop. Hidden from view is a new (2006) hot water heater which services both aft cabins. Captains CabinForward to starboard is the Captain's Cabin with two single berths in an over/under arrangement reading lights, digital AC controls, opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover, bookshelves, JVC AM/FM/CD, a hanging locker with four drawers below, a full size dressing mirror and three very large storage cabinets plus four additional drawers under the berth. The private Head has a sink, Microphor toilet, medicine cabinet GFCI protected outlets and curtain shower. There is an exhaust fan, two overhead halogen mini spots and an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover.Crew QuartersThe second cabin is nearly identical with two single bunks with four drawers below the lower bunk and an opening stainless steel porthole with weather cover above the upper bunk. A hanging locker with four drawers is aft of the bunks. Also in this cabin is a Jensen AM/FM/CD (new 2006), reading lights, AC controls and bookshelves. The private Head has a Microphor toilet, sink, medicine cabinet, two opening stainless steel portholes with weather covers, two door vanity, GFCI protected outlets, additional storage and a curtain shower plus a huge hatch with skylight. Entry to the Crew Head is via a doggable watertight door (rebuilt 2006).
Fore Deck Teak decks w/(new 2006) sub deck & teak decking forward of step down Varnished teak cap rails Welded stainless steel bow & side rails Bollard type stainless steel cleats Dual through hull anchor system 2 x Poole type 220 lb anchors w/400' of chain Raised deck hatch to Crew Area Five person bow seat w/removable Sunbrella cushions & cover Four person sun lounge w/removable Sunbrella cushions, cover & storage below Forward deck lights International navigation lights Lofrans above deck anchor windlass w/dual wildcats, capstan, foot switches (new 2006) & wired remote (new 2006) Ship's bell mounted on bow (new 2006 to ABS specifications) Above deck anchor locker access 5 x Place stainless steel fender holders port & starboard Fresh water spigot on bow Fresh water shower on bow Port & starboard storage lockers White Textulene windshield cover White Textulene Pilothouse side window covers 2 x Varnished boat hooks mounted at side decksSilent Witness port & starboard side deck cameras (new 2006) 4 x port & 4 x starboard side deck overhead lights Stainless steel rub rail (new 2006) 7 Step Marquipt boarding ladder mounted to starboard (new 2006) Side deck overhead Engine Room air intakes Side deck lockable Pantograph secondary Engine Room access Stainless steel window frames - all frames removed & polished, seals replaced 2006 Backlit yacht name w/multi color lightingAft Deck Teak decks Stainless steel/glass pneumatic sliding door to Salon w/Panther Ultra Quiet compressor (new 2006) 2 x Lofrans Aft Deck capstans w/deck switches (new 2006) Swim platform shower & fresh water spigot behind fiberglass door Varnished teak cap rails Welded stainless steel stern rails Port & starboard boarding gates w/fold down steps Varnished teak aft bulkhead Pro video Aft Deck color camera (new 2006) Aft Deck fire station in teak cabinet 8 x Overhead DC lights 2 x Pioneer stereo speakers w/volume control Boarding gate for passarelle Fully adjustable aft passarelle with new teak grate decking Wired remote for passarelle plus wireless remote (new 2006) Teak cabinet w/(2) drawers & (2) cabinets, starboard side forward Varnished teak Aft Deck table w/leaves & padded cover 2 x Varnished teak high back chairs w/removable covers 6 x Folding teak chairs 4 x Curved steps to teak integral swim platform both port & starboard Integral teak covered swim platform (new teak 2005) 3 x Flat top folding cleats for tender mooring at swim platform 6 x Swim platform deck lights Stainless steel & teak five step stowable swim ladder Emergency tiller system Deck hatch access to Lazarette Portable fiberglass step box
2 x 50 kW John Deer three phase/50 hz generator (new 2006) (gen. hours: port: 1898 stbd: 1548 as of 10/15/12) Generators have auto start at loss of shore power2 x 100 amp shore cord connections on swim platform Atlas Shore Power smart box in Lazarette Yaskawa F7 Varis speed - soft start for Atlas 2 x Telephone connections aft 220 Volt single or three phase indicator panel/selector switch 2 x Woodward GCP 30 genset control panels w/auto start Federigio Landucci electric panel (Viareggio) Atlas Shore Power Classic frequency converter in Engine Room Back up battery starting systems for main engine w/selector switch 2 x 50 amp Vanner high efficienty battery equalizers/isolators 8 x Grp 3/AGM house batteries 4 x 8D start batteries for enginePilothouse Electrical Panel Navigation light schematic Bilge pump schematic 3 x Sewage tank alarm/indicators 5 x Grey water tank alarm/indicators Drinkable water tank low level alarm Fuel day tank low level alarm 2 x Main engine Racor filter alarms Shore line volt/amp gauges Battery charge volt/amp gauges w/service or start selector switch Battery discharge volt/amp gauges for service & start systems 2 x Engine alternator amp gauges Electronics battery volt & amp gauges 22 x 220 volt breaker protected circuits 36 x 224volt breaker protected circuits 2 x 4D SSB batteries 2 x 12 volt generator batteries Mastervolt 12 volt battery charger for generator batteries Sentry 24 volt 60 amp battery charger for house, starting & back up DDEC controls 6 x Battery shut off switches 3 x Soft starts for air conditioning compressor Engine Room area electrical 220V panel w/(27) breaker protected circuits Engine Room area electrical 24 volt panel w/(14) breaker protected circuits Newmar 115 volt to 12 volt 35 amp converter for miscellaneous electronics
Engine hours: Portside engine DDEC reads - 4204 Starboard engine DDEC reads - 4295 Gensets: Port. 1898, Stbd. 15482 x Engine block heaters New 2006 Stewart Warner manual Engine Room gauges Air sep crankcase ventilation system (new 2007) Sturdy DDEC electronic engine control system 2 x 220 volt Engine Room blowers, new 2006 w/salt collection boxes 2 x Main engine coolant recovery bottles 2 x Dual Racor 1000 engine fuel filters Fill Rite fuel counter on day tank 220V Ship's air compressor 3 x 220V waste tank pump out, all rebuilt 2006 2 x Mounted tool boxes 24 volt Excalibur fresh water pumps 220 volt Mach 5 Headhunter water pump Hydraulic bow thruster system (serviced and rebuilt 2006) 220 volt raw water pump for AC cooling Six step emergency ladder to starboard side deck Titan Series 80 pneumatic exhaust gas bypass valve Auto closeable Engine Room air intakes 2 x 220 volt fuel transfer pumps, rebuilt 2006 Site gauge on day tank 220 volt fluorescent Engine Room lights 24 volt incandescent Engine Room lights 3 x 6 ton compressor Aqua Air chilled water system mounted on custom stainless steel drip tray 220 volt cold water circulation pumpMarine Air digital inlet/outlet temp monitors 220 volt 9 compartment bilge pump (12/06) Remote Flybridge bar refrigerator compressor 220 volt fire pump w/cross over valve to bilge pump Silent Witness Engine Room camera 2 x Racor 500 fuel filter for generator 2 x Generator coolant recovery bottles Super Silencer lead/foam sound shields for generator All sea cocks are new 2006 Intake valves rebuilt on main engine raw water intakes New 2006 Engine Room insulation C02 fire system w/auto air & fuel shutdown, all in certification 350 hours since overhaul on starboard engine Major service on port engine PTO for variable speed bow thruster off starboard generator (PTO rebuilt 2006) 220 volt bi-directional intake blower for Engine Room, new 2006 All black & gray water can be set to automatic or manual pump out Naiad stabilizer system replaced 2005 including pads on hull New 2007 Reverse Osmosis of Florida Component 1200 gallon per day watermaker w/flushing valves Both generators & all chillers plumbed w/flush valves so periodic rising w/a descaling agent like "Barnacle Buster" takes minutes, not days
Teak decks Fiberglass radar arch Stainless & glass sliding door from Pilothouse to Flybridge w/Textulene cover 4 x Bow Bimini top over Helm (new 2006) Bimini top over aft seating area from arch aft (new 2006)6 x FRP hinged storage cabinets on bridge sides Clarion XMD3 AM/FM/CD stereo Large Venturi windscreen w/new plexiglass (2006) w/rugged aluminum frame Three person upholstered helm seat w/backrest to face fore or aft w/storage below (recovered 2006) 4 x Pioneer stereo speakers 2 x Side gates to boat deck 3 x Triconfort white resin chairs w/new Sunbrella cushions & covers Triconfort footstool Mounted aft seating area dining table w/(2) leaves & padded cover Teak topped service bar w/glass storage, Raritan icemaker (new 2006), stainless steel drink cooler & cover Fiberglass U shaped seating to seat 8 w/removable cushions, cover & storage below 2 x Down lights in arch Pipe arch over arch for 36" Sea Tel Sat dome 2 x Courtesy flag halyards on pipe arch Helm cover ACR 406 EPIRB Air horns Forward facing camera off arch ACR spotlight Removable sun pads w/backrests Flybridge Instruments 2 x DDEC EDM's Simrad AP20 autopilot Kobelt rudder angle indicator DDEC electronic controls ACR spotlight controls DDEC station active controls Icom M402 VHF w/DSC (new 2006) Clarion stereo remote panel Kobelt jog steering lever Ultraflex mechanical back up engine controls (new 2006) Furuno RD30 GPS navigator Furuno 6" Nav Net GPS/depth VEI 13" LCD daylight screen for plotter/video (new 2007) 6" Ritchie magnetic compass 12V DC power outlet Engine start/stop controls Exhaust bypass controls Trim tab indicators Variable speed bow thruster controls Varnished wood steering wheel w/new helm 2006
The Galley is all the way forward on the main deck accessed by either a sliding pocket door from the starboard Companionway or from an exterior Pantograph door on the port side deck. It is unusually spacious for a European vessel. Equipment as per below: 2 x Side by side Miele stainless steel refrigerator/freezers GE Profile stainless steel microwave/convection oven Miele built in oven w/fan (completely rebuilt 2006) GE beverage refrigerator Double basin stainless steel sink (w/all hoses & drain lines replaced 2006) Moen removable spray faucet GE Profile stainless steel dishwasherMiele 4 burner ceramic cook top Built in exhaust fan over cook top (rebuilt 2006) 20 x Cabinet doors Port side Pantograph entry door 5 x Drawers Ceramic tile sole 9 x Overhead halogen mini spots L shaped settee to seat four 15" Toshiba flat screen TV Totevision Aft Deck color monitor Portside sliding windows (serviced & resealed 2006)
The yacht's Pilothouse is accessed via the main starboard side Companionway and is five steps up from the main deck. The Helm is on centerline behind a swivel upholstered helm chair and to the starboard side is a great chart flat area as well as bookcases, manual storage lockers, etc. To the port side of the Helm is a functional two drawer desk with burl wood top and storage below for computer towers. Aft is a four person raised leather settee with a hi lo drop leaf burl wood table.| Aft is the yacht's signal flags, clock, barometer and hygrometer. Also in this area is the Pilothouse electrical panel, an Isignia AM/FM/CD stereo, a Clarion 12 disc CD changer for Flybridge stereo, stereo speakers, digital AC controls, 12 overhead halogen mini spots and a varnished teak plank sole. Five steps lead up the spacious Flybridge. Visibility in the Pilothouse is excellent. The forward side windows slide open for ventilation. The Helm area of CIPANGO's Pilothouse was substantially redesigned to allow for installation of up to date electronics. Equipment includes: (2) DDEC EDM's Furuno 15" color full function monitor w/keyboard Furuno RD 30 GPS navigator DDEC Electronics engine controls Naiad LCD stabilizer controls Trim tab indicatorsKobelt rudder angle indicator DDEC station active controls w/key starts Fuel transfer system monitor w/alarm, new 2006 Ritchie 6" magnetic compass Kobelt jog steering controls Furuno 12" Nav Net w/depth/plotter & 48 mile radar Variable speed bow thruster controls Northstar 941X GPS Icom M127 VHF 24V power outlet Furuno D Fax weather fax 24 volt bilge pump panel (2) Totevision monitors w/pan & tilt controls for Engine Room camera 8 Position video switch for (6) camera monitors ACR searchlight control Wiper controls Battery parallel switch Exhaust gas bypass controls Skanti HF/SSB receiver w/dedicated power system Robertson AP20 autopilot Dell CPU w/Nobeltec software VEI Marci 12 volt navigation computer w/Nobeltech software & wireless keyboard & mouse The Doghouse Area under the Pilothouse includes the following equipment: Scotsman "Clear Ice" icemaker Kenmore freezer GE freezer Dedicated compressor for toilet system Fluorescent lighting Sea Tel TV system (3) APU's for Sea Tel & computer Telular cell phone system
Fuel Cap:2695 g (10201 l)Water Cap:397 g (1503 l)Holding Tank:200 g (757.0023 l )
2 x Zodiac 8 person life rafts w/hydrostatics release 2 x Throwable life rings w/lights Marquipt 220 volt 1000 lb. capacity hydraulic crane (new 2006) 2000 Model Yamaha Jet Ski w/chocks & cover 2000 Model Novurania RIB w/chocks & cover Boat Deck fresh water washdown Boat Deck shower 220 volt service outlets (GFCI protected) Tender includes: 50 hp Yamaha 4 stroke engine (new 2006) Console steering Compass Standard Horizon VHF Standard Horizon Depth finder Hummingbird graphic depth meter w/sea temp Bow rail
CIPANGO offers a great amount of amenities for both private and charter use. The spacious and inviting Aft Deck has walk around side decks up to the seating and sun lounge forward. The open plan Salon and Dining Salon creates a vast interior space. The raised Pilothouse offers the captain a commanding all weather Helm, a Day Head, larger than normal Galley and access to the Crew Cabins are further forward. The Master and nearly identical VIP Cabin has a private stair forward of the Dining Salon. The Queen and Twin Staterooms are accessed by separate stair in the Aft Salon. A great Flybridge with separate guest seating areas is accessed via the Pilothouse.Salon Entering via a pneumatic sliding door, the spacious Salon extends well forward and includes the adjacent Dining Salon. Immediately to starboard is a built in upholstered L shaped settee to seat six. Two small cherry and black galaxy granite tables lie in front of the sofa. Next forward is the Salon's entertainment center. It includes: Sony CD/DVD player DVP N5625P Sony Hi Fi stereo VCR SLV N77 Sony digital audio/video control center STR DE895 Pioneer Elite 300 disc CD/DVD player DV F07 RSQ video CD player for Karaoke SR222 Above the entertainment center is a gilded twin fixture wall sconce set upon a mirrored bulkhead. Next forward is a walk behind burl wood bar with a cube type refrigerator, Icerette icemaker, stainless bar sink, three cabinets, four drawers and a granite work surface. To port starting forward is a burl wood topped buffet. Next aft is an L shaped free standing sofa facing aft to seat three or four. The upholstery matches that of the aft sofa and there is a matching small table as well. Opposite the entertainment center are three burl wood drawers and a mirrored panel with gilded sconce light matches that to starboard. Next aft is a burl wood table with four loose chairs ideal for card games or cocktails. Furthest aft is an L-shaped cabinet hiding the steps to the aft accommodations and the Engine Room. Facing the aft settee mounted on the cabinet is a 32" Sony LCD TV. Overhead the Salon has a shallow tray type treatment with a mirrored border on vinyl panels. Seventeen halogen mini spots are arranged over the sofas, bars and tables. Drapes and opaque blinds cover the fixed and opening windows. Burl wood valances are lit from behind. Full drapes cover the aft sliding door and fixed clear side panel. Specially lit artwork in gilded frames, and custom woven carpet complete the high end décor of the Salon. Dining Salon Just forward but open to the Salon is the Dining Salon. The aforementioned buffet houses pegged dinnerware and padded glassware storage in three cabinet doors. Six more cabinets going forward house additional storage. The forward bulkhead has five more cabins with four additional to starboard. All of the storage cabinets have burl wood doors and tops. They completely surround the burl wood dining table that seats six to eight, offering storage not usually found on yachts of this size. The ceiling treatment has a deep tray with twelve halogen mini spots providing ample lighting. Additionally the forward bulkhead is mirrored and has two gilded sconce lights mounted on the mirror. Companionway To starboard from the Dining Salon is the yacht's main deck Companionway. From this area are nine curved steps to the Master and VIP Cabins, access to the Pilothouse, access to the large "Dog House" storage under the Pilothouse, access to the Day Head, the Galley and furthest forward the Crew Area. The Yacht's Day Head has a marble sole that matches the marble vanity top with under mount china sink. There are two cabinets in the vanity and a Microphor toilet. Two large ornate mirrors make the area seem larger than it actually is.
United Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yachtzoo. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel. The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


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You are not going to keep Leslie Jones down.
The "Saturday Night Live" star, who recently had her personal website hacked and saw nude photos of herself, as well as her passport and driver's license information published online, found humor in the situation Sunday night during the Emmys telecast.
Jones joined the stage with representatives from Ernst & Young, the accounting firm that protects the voting results until the envelopes get opened. But she had a more important job in mind for the group of accountants.
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"Since you're good at keeping things safe I've got a job for you. My Twitter account! Put that in the vault please," Jones pleaded. "Y'all using your skills to protect best voiceover on a French sitcom. Meanwhile I'm butt naked on CNN. I just wanted to feel beautiful y'all. Can a sister feel beautiful?"
The hacking incident caused Jones to go dark on social media for several days after the incident. But she returned and vowed not to let Twitter trolls drive her away from social media.