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The 4-Body-Luggage Check
Take into consideration that you do not only have a physical body (consisting of bones, muscles, organs, senses), but also an intellectual body (the mind with its thoughts, stories and opinions), an emotional body (the emotional heart feeling anger, joy, sadness or fear) and a so called energetic body (the being, which has presence and vision). In each of those 4 bodies you can collect immense baggage. In the following you can check how much luggage you have already collected, by answering some questions.
Please be aware that this is not at all a judgment of your life. It is just about finding out how much luggage you have collected. The result is neither good nor bad. The invitation is to radically honest answer the question without hating or punishing yourself. Look at it from a benevolent perspective, not from a judging one.
Now add the points shown behind the answers you marked. In the following you find a little evaluation. Please take this evaluation with humor. I don't say IT IS SO! However, you might resonate with one or the other aspect.
0 to 25 points: The free bird
You already travel with very light luggage and have already cleaned quite some things in your life (if that was necessary). Whenever something feels strange or off you stop and look what it is about. You prefer clarifying things immediately instead of carrying them around for days, weeks or months. You can already differentiate between feelings and emotions and use the feelings consciously in your daily life as navigation system. You try to rather not get involved in low drama (persecutor-victim-rescuer dynamic), but stay in your power and pay attention to create fulfilling relationships with your partner, friends, family and colleagues. Also physically you prefer to travel with light luggage. You don't have useless stuff sitting at home, your physical basement, your lumber room or the space beneath your bed is not a waste dump. Instead you are a king/queen of Drala, i. e. you create clarity, elegance and magical energy in rooms through a certain order (which is not neurotic).
26 to 55 points: The wanderer
You travel with medium-sized luggage, comparable to a hiking backpack. You can move with it through life rather comfortable, but moments arise from time to time where it gets harder. Then it can happen that you adapt to others, do not keep your center, and try to please other people or meet the social norms. From time to time you react emotionally, which can lead to the fact that you make your partner a swine in those moments and regret afterwards. It may happen that you sometimes cannot sleep so well, because so many thoughts occupy your mind. Probably you then like to have a glass of red wine to "calm down" a bit. However, you manage each time to get out of this mode again. Sometimes things pile up (mail, physical stuff that should be cleaned out, etc.). In most cases it gets you at a certain point of time and then you radically clean up again, because in the end you still prefer clarity.
More than 55 points: Santa Clause
You travel with a lot of luggage, comparable to a huge, full sack like the one Santa Clause drags or buries his sleigh. You keep getting stuck in life and cannot move forward as you wish or realize the things easily. Maybe you even do a lot of things you don't like or you find yourself oftentimes in situations where low drama is happening so that you lose a lot of energy. You ask yourself how you can get out of it. If you had a magic wand, you would actually like to sink this huge sack in the sea and fly through life free like a bird. The good news is: the bird is already in you (otherwise you would not have done this 4-body-luggage-check). The question is: when do you finally start to look after yourself and follow your inspiration? Have you been stuck long enough? Are you willing to take responsibility and use your anger to really bring about change?
Take once more a look at the different luggage aspects. From those aspects where you have crossed answers with 1 to 3 points, pick one point each day for the duration of the next 4 weeks that you will change in order to travel through life with lighter luggage.
If for example you have bought a lot of chemically treated vegetables and fruits in a normal supermarket, start purchasing in an organic market.
If you watch a lot of TV, especially news and soap operas, do the experiment to not watch TV for an entire week and realize what kind of effect it has on your sleep.
If a lot of thoughts keep occupying your mind and you are not able to rest, try to give thinking a break, by sitting on a chair or a cushion for 10 minutes each day and focusing on your breath. If thoughts come up, just observe it and concentrate again on your breath. Extend this attentiveness experiment 5 minutes each week until you are able to sit like this in silence for 30 to 40 minutes.
If you expose yourself to a lot of situations or people then emotionally stir you up, stop it. Have instead conversations with people that you appreciate and with whom you can have nourishing conversations.
If you keep losing energy, eliminate the situations that make you lose energy. Instead follow your inspiration, which gives you new energy.
If you think you don't have time for all this, make time for it. To think to not have time is just a story so that you can irresponsibly stay in the old mode and not have to change anything.
Many people oftentimes think that they still need so much or still have to reach or do this and that before being able to be happy. However, what if the place of happiness is already inside of you. It might just be somewhat buried under some physical, intellectual, emotional and energetic luggage. Happiness and wellbeing is your birth right. So take care of yourself and get more and more rid of your luggage so that you can be present in the here and now, in this very moment. Cleaning out physically can often be a first, important step.
Have fun doing an overall clean up.
Best wishes,


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Teaching Activities
Standards Correlations
The following teaching activities correlate to the National Standards for History.
The teaching activities also correlate to the National Standards for Civics and Government.
Cross-curricular Connections
Share these exercises with your history, government, language arts, and drama colleagues.
Teaching Activities
1. Review with students the meanings of the following terms: schooner, brig, writ of habeas corpus, proctor, and libel. Terms are defined in the text of the online headnotes.
2. Divide students into five groups. Print out the the featured documents and the Written Document Analysis Worksheet, and provide one document and a copy of the worksheet for each group. Ask each group to analyze their document. Using the jigsaw method, regroup the students to share the infomation. Lead the class in oral responses to the worksheet questions, and discuss how the documents relate to one another.
3. Ask students to complete a chart similar to one we have prepared comparing the individuals involved in the Amistad case. Documents #1 and #2 provide adequate information to compare Thomas R. Gedney and the Africans. Additional research will provide information on President Van Buren, the Spanish Government, the Abolitionists, and the Spanish planters.
4. Ask students to write an article for an 1841 newspaper describing the decision of the Supreme Court in the Amistad case. Encourage them to research the provisions of the Congressional Act of March 19, 1819, for background information. To insure that students recognize the differences in sectional reactions to the case, assign students particular newspapers, some in the North and some in the South.
5. Encourage students to write a review of the Amistad movie, comparing the film version to the actual events as described in the documents. Ask for student volunteers to share their reviews with the class. Lead a class discussion about the value of preserving the historical integrity of the story and the value of changing that story for a screenplay.
6. Following analysis of the documents, divide students into groups of five. Instruct student groups to write and stage a one-act play about the events and personalities involved in the case. The acts might focus on the formation of the Amistad Committee by abolitionists Lewis Tappan, Joshua Levitt, and Symeon Jocelyn; the decision by John Quincy Adams to represent the Africans; the challenges of securing translators for the Africans; and Van Buren's concerns about the election of 1840. Encourage students to quote directly from the documents. Schedule a media specialist to videotape the final productions.
7. Ask student volunteers to research and make an oral presentation to the class comparing the Amistad case to other significant incidents related to slavery prior to the Civil War, including Nat Turner's rebellion (1831), the Creole revolt (1841), and the Dred Scott decision (1857). Use the following questions to prompt comparisons: To what extent did these incidents involve violence? What were their outcomes? How did they influence sectional differences?
For Further Reading:
Jones, Howard. Mutiny on the Amistad: The Saga of a Slave Revolt and its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy. New York: Oxford University Press, 1987.
The Legal Information Institute at Cornell University has created a web site devoted to the legal issues surrounding the Amistad case.
This document has been reproduced from the National Archives and Records Administration for use by educators and students. Generally, material produced by the Federal agencies are in the public domain. To find out more about Amistad and more on American history, we invite you to browse the large collection of data available at NARA.
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Health Apps - Quality Criteria, Regulatory Mechanisms and PromotionPatrick Richardson03/08/2016Healthcare
In a market flooded with apps, how do consumers distinguish between a good health app and a not-so-good one? How can health firms win the trust of consumers and make them aware that their apps are the best?
The quality, content and function of these health apps varies considerably; not all of them are capable of rousing user interest or making full use of a mobile device's capabilities. Good apps should be able to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases, capable of not only accumulating patient information but also informing, interpreting and analysing the accumulated data.
With the rapid progress in the app development market, it is imperative that mobile app developers take the users into confidence before launching their apps. Developers do not possess medical knowledge and hence it makes sense that they shake hands with healthcare providers, who can provide them with accurate knowledge to develop applications that can be accurate, trusted and user-friendly.
Secondly, it would be a good idea to test and validate apps with a group of 'early adopters', who would be willing to experiment with new ideas and technologies. The idea of involving end users during the app development phase would enable developers to obtain feedback from the initial stages. This engagement and involvement would give the developers necessary impetus to build in features required by the users, rather than going back to the drawing board or receding the app every time a new feature needs to be embedded in the core app.
With a plethora of healthcare apps being built, it is likely that some app stores would check them for compliance. However, it's also important for healthcare providers to test the quality of the app in terms of clinical or health content. This blog aims to discuss a few strategies that healthcare providers can deploy for a scientific validation of the apps available in the market.
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Construction validity
Healthcare providers can undertake this test to determine whether the application succeeds to do what it is supposed to do. This basic but essential test will demonstrate if the particular application is able to deliver an appropriate response in real world situations.
Intra observer reliability
This quality test goes further, enabling healthcare providers to check highly reproducible outcomes when tested under constant conditions by the same observer.
Inter observer reliability
This test reflects the accuracy and precision of a particular application when used by multiple healthcare providers.
Content analysis
By testing the quality of an app in this way, the data accumulated is compared to a reliable source, equivalent to a gold standard textbook or an appropriate guideline, as issued by a respected medical council.
Medical and health applications can be deemed safe and fit for wider usage only after complete reviews from end users. However, health apps that are not deemed as such can still be registered on relevant app stores.
The regulatory environment impacting health apps
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There is huge potential for technology and innovation in the device sector; enterprises operating in the area of digital health have to be prepared to navigate a complex landscape of clinical trials and regulatory approvals. However, with the assistance of some spade work and background preparations, app development can be managed well and lead to a more successful outcome with increased visibility and maximum reach in the initial stages.
The regulatory medical software environment in the UK is primarily determined at the European level by the Medical Devices Directive (MDD), which came into effect from the 21st March 2010. The MDD, however, does not specifically cover medical apps; the NHS and affiliated organisations are advised to seek professional advice before designing or venturing into hardware or software relating to diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Furthermore, in order to promote the growth of technology in the health sector, the current guidance permits NHS organisations to use beta versions, internally within organisations for research purposes. Healthcare enterprises and NHS organisations, however, are subjected to MDD regulations if they seek wider circulation or distribution of the apps, irrespective of whether it's being made available free to the end user.
Regulatory hurdles are understandably high in the sector, meaning we're still a long way off the vision for connected healthcare that we explored in our assistive healthcare research paper. But things are definitely changing and there's real momentum in the sector now which your app could be able capitalise on.
Digital marketing and promotion of health apps
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At hedgehog lab, we understand the needs of our clients and develop apps that differ from those already available in the market. Our constant endeavour is to focus on creating apps that stand out in the marketplace and present a novel perspective to end users. Medical apps are niche products; hence, it's imperative that we handhold our clients to target apps towards the medical community, rather than relying on saturated generic apps.
The genuine driver for the success of any app are need, usability, value solution and accessibility. An app's success is also determined by its longevity; the true test of a health app would be its ability to sustain the interest of the community, especially clinicians, and its ability to offer a secure online environment where sensitive information of patients is protected.


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The History of Spectrum Academy
In 2006, a group of parents frustrated with the educational opportunities available for students with autism, took it upon themselves to ensure the academic success of their children. After years of hard work, sacrifice and sheer determination, they opened the doors of the first charter school in Utah dedicated solely to the academic, behavioral and social success of students with Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.
The same vision that motivated these early parents still drives the parents, educators and staff at Spectrum Academy today. What started as an elementary program of 150 students has, in the last nine years, expanded to include elementary and high school programs in multiple campuses with a combined population of over 1,400 students.
Located in North Salt Lake, Utah and Pleasant Grove, Utah, our educators understand the academic, social and behavioral challenges of these unique students. Many among our employees are themselves parents, grandparents and siblings of individuals on the autism spectrum. They come to Spectrum Academy looking for opportunities to inspire, guide and develop the strategies that will help our students reach their fullest potential and enjoy productive and successful futures. Along the way, our commitment to advance the academic opportunities for students with autism has led other individuals with unique learning needs to our school. Our school population now consists of a rich mixture of students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, students throughout the autism spectrum, and those with typical learning abilities. All these students benefit from our small class sizes, individualized instruction and innovative social skills curriculum.
Building upon the vision of our founding parents, Spectrum Academy is passionate about the success of its students. As a charter school, we are part of the public school system and are subject to the same laws and regulations that govern traditional public schools. We receive public education funds and do not require tuition. And, like other public schools, we are open to the public, without discrimination.
Today, Spectrum Academy serves over 800 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade at our North Salt Lake campus, and over 600 students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade at our Pleasant Grove campus. Both campuses offer many services for students, such as:
*Small Class Sizes
*A Teacher and Paraprofessional in Every Classroom
*Speech Therapy
*Occupational Therapy
*Individual Counseling
*Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) where applicable
Meet our Board of Directors
Jason Steenblik
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Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Alabama to campaign for Sen. Luther Strange next Monday, POLITICO reported.
The article does not say where Pence will appear. The sources for the story are "a senior administration official and two top political operatives involved in the Alabama Senate race."
President Trump is expected to appear in Huntsville on Saturday to campaign for Strange. The president endorsed Strange more than a month ago.
Strange faces former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore in the Sept. 26 runoff for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.
The winner faces Democratic nominee Doug Jones on Dec. 12.
The race is a special election for the Senate seat Jeff Sessions left to become attorney general.


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Chappellet Winery, Aegean Sea August, 2020
Join Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet of Chappellet Winery sailing August 9 to 16, 2020 on an intimate voyage along the stunning Aegean, Ionian & Adriatic Seas via Crystal Cruises 62 guest super-yacht. This sojourn along the stunning coasts of Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro is a breathtaking experience where majestic mountains meet crystalline sea and archaeological treasures abound. Sailing from Athens to Dubrovnik, trek through time among the archaeological wonders of the Acropolis, through the cypress-studded hills of Corfu, and sail Europe's southernmost fjord to Kotor. Due to the intimate size of the 62 guest yacht, early booking is necessary to confirm your space. This cruise will sell out quickly. Guests wishing to participate in all Chappellet Winery events onboard must book through MillenniuM Travel. Anyone making their reservation elsewhere (including directly with Crystal) will not be included in all Chappellet Winery events.
Cruise Highlights
Why Crystal Cruises by MillenniuM Travel?
Exclusive events hosted by Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet of Chappellet Winery include receptions, wine dinners, wine tastings and more.
MillenniuM Travel Service: A dedicated team of professionals with over 50 years of experience working together to plan your perfect vacation.
Crystal Cruises' all-inclusive value provides:
- Complimentary Shore Excursions ashore, featuring both cultural and adventurous activities, depending on the port. Bicycles for personal excursions in select ports.
- Pre-paid gratuities throughout for housekeeping, bar and dining staff.
- Open bar with complimentary fine wines, champagne, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages including bottled water, specialty coffees, tea, soft drinks and fresh juices.
- All meals with a diversity of dining venues including The Yacht Club Restaurant, The Terrace and Patio Café, The Grill and The Pantry.
- Destination immersion and lectures about each port / area visited.
- Cove Lounge available for viewing movies, sporting events and more.
- Nightly entertainment in Cove Lounge with piano player/singer.
- Gym with state-of-the-art fitness equipment.
- Pool and Jacuzzi
- Unlimited WiFi/Internet availability
- Personal butler service
Cruise Extensions Available: For those that prefer to extend your voyage from 7 to 14 nights, continue on the same yacht sailing for an additional week sailing the Dalmatian Coast August 16 to 23, 2020 through Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia & Italy to Venice. Contact MillenniuM Travel for more details, including an added combo savings!
|2020 Date
|Ports & Winery Events
|Aug. 09, Sun
|Chappellet Winery Welcome Reception & Wine Dinner*
|Aug. 10, Mon
|Aug. 11, Tue
|Chappellet Winery Wine Tasting*
|Aug. 12, Wed
|Chappellet Winery Gala Wine Paired Dinner*
|Aug. 13, Thu
|Aug. 14, Fri
|Aug. 15, Sat
|Chappellet Winery Farewell Reception & Wine Dinner*
|Aug. 16, Sun
|Disembark – or extend your stay!
*Itinerary, events, times & locations are subject to final confirmation once aboard ship. Invitations will be delivered the evening prior to event to MillenniuM Travel guests and a Guest Itinerary will be mailed with guests Final Cruise Documents.
For those that prefer extended voyages, consider continuing on the same yacht sailing along the Dalmatian Coast August 16 to 23, 2020 through Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia & Italy from Dubrovnik to Venice (with respective overnights in both ports). Contact MillenniuM Travel for more details, including an added combo savings!
Your Cruise-Only Yacht Fare includes choice of complimentary shore-excursions available in every port, Michelin inspired dining, all beverages including fine wines, champagne, premium spirits and all non-alcoholic beverages such as bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees; gratuities for housekeeping, spa, dining and bar staff; butler service and much more!
|MillenniuM Travel Fares*
|S4 – Yacht Suite
Deck 2 Fwd: 223 sq. ft
|$7,799 waitlist
|S3 – Yacht Suite
Deck 2 Aft: 280 sq. ft
|$7,999 waitlist
|S2 – Yacht Suite
Deck 2: 280 sq. ft
|8,349 waitlist
|S1 – Yacht Suite
Deck 3: 280 sq. ft
|$8,799 waitlist
|Owner's Suite
Deck 2: 515 sq. ft
|$15,799 waitlist
Terms & Conditions:
Guests wishing to participate in all Chappellet Winery events aboard must book through MillenniuM Travel. Guests booking elsewhere, including directly with Crystal will be not be included in all Chappellet Winery events. MillenniuM Travel fares are per person & based on double occupancy in US Dollars. Fares will increase as the ship fills. Pricing shown does not promise category availability at time of booking. Please note pricing is Crystal's lowest fare but include a $300 per person service fee to offset the costs associated with safely shipping substantial amounts of wine across the globe. A 25% deposit secures you the best available rate & location. Your deposit is refundable less a $100 administrative fee if canceled 121 days prior to sailing. Pricing does not include airfare, recommended travel insurance or taxes, fees and port charges of $315 per person. Water toys are subject to port authority authorization. Book Now Fare includes Crystal Savings and does not include Crystal Society or Early Full Payment savings. Early Full Payment saving is based on the fare after all other discounts are applied. Optional Personal Select Air Program is available to purchase for full-fare, full-cruise guests whose travel originates from a U.S. or Canadian airport and includes all government taxes and fees. Note: Early Full Payment savings do not apply to Personal Select Air. Solo Traveler fares are available upon request. Crystal Society Savings are per person based on double occupancy. Optional submersible and complimentary Marina equipment use are based on destinations' local rules and regulations and offered at the discretion of the Captain due to weather and sea conditions. Participation in any/all water sports activities requires a mandatory Watersports Waiver to be signed once on board the ship; other restrictions may apply. All offers may not be combinable with other promotions, apply to first two full-fare guests in stateroom or suite, are capacity controlled, subject to availability and maybe withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. For complete Cruise Fare and Promotional Information and General Ticket Terms and Conditions, click here. Crystal Cruises, LLC and Millennium Travel Inc. reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and change any and all fares, fees, promotions and programs at any time without notice.
Venture through Greece's largest port city, Piraeus, as you make your way to the cradle of Western culture. Athens has long since been the location of myth and muse, and its ancient heritage is still an incredible source of inspiration. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the famous Acropolis. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.
On the sunny east coast of the Peloponnese, tucked away in a deep bay, is the city of Nafplion. When in Greece, do as the Grecians do: Go to the Peloponnese. Connected by a narrow isthmus (it's less than four miles across at its narrowest) off the southern end of central Greece, the Peloponnese is a large peninsula with many things going for it. Not only are there fewer crowds than on the Aegean islands, it has just as many-if not more-ancient sites, including the temples at Nemea and Olympia.
Rulers of ancient times wanted to construct a canal connecting the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf, but lack of engineering expertise and a fear of Poseidon's wrath kept the project stalled. It wasn't until 1893 that a deep cut through the narrow isthmus was finally completed. Today, the four-mile-long Corinth Canal only ignites wonder, with steep rock walls rising 300 feet above sea level at a near-vertical angle, and a width of a mere 70 feet allowing ships of only a limited size to pass through.
If there is a holiday retreat where rustic meets chic, it is Hydra, one of Greece's Saronic Islands. Put on the map in the 1950s and by artists, celebrities and musicians and a perennial favorite for locals, the island is a place to see and be seen, with the harbor putting on a veritable show of taste and fashion with each catamaran's arrival from Piraeus. People-watching has become an unofficial pastime, along with sipping cappuccino at the cafes centered on the crescent-shaped port. Energized by your brew and ready to explore, head out by foot and in fact, by foot is the only way to conduct your discovery. Other than a few city-operated vehicles, no cars, scooters or motorcycles are allowed on the island. Walking along the steep, stone streets, some of the best-preserved anywhere, you will surely appreciate a sense of stepping back in time and an intimate look at the 18th- and 19th-century mansions, or archontika. Be sure to yield to the primary mode of transportation, the donkey!
One of the seven Ionian Islands, Lefkada is among the most scenic and pristine islands in Greece, offering picturesque stretches of forest-draped mountains, vast olive groves and magnificent beaches. Surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters, its hilly landscape offers exceptional vantage points for witnessing breathtaking vistas. The island's main town, Nydri, situated at the mouth of a charming inlet, is a haven for yachters seeking to relax and savor Greek delicacies at one of its many tavernas and cafés. The Nydri seafront is named in honor of the shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, and boasts a bronze statue of him looking out to his island of Skorpios. Further inland are the stunning Nydri Waterfalls.
The sight of Parga as you sail into its sapphire bay will make you feel as if you've stepped into a picture postcard or a travelogue from the 1960s. Colorful, terracotta-roofed houses sitting along the sloping hillside look frozen in time. But indeed, time moves on during your visit, and you surely will want to set aside an hour or so for a stroll through Parga's tiny avenues that yield simple discoveries like family-run stores and cafes, old churches and ancient ruins. When it comes time for the sun to set, the locals welcome you to pull up a chair at the waterfront tavernas and kafenios, or coffeehouses, to toast your happy travels.
Immerse yourself in this immaculately preserved island covered in cypress and olive trees. Corfu is considered one of the Mediterranean's best kept secrets and its elegant downtown area, serene beaches and warm breezes will keep leave you truly captivated. In the beautifully preserved Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO world heritage site, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical "repertoire" came to be successfully applied to local artistic traditions. Wander the cobbled streets to discover ancient palaces, fortresses, austere public buildings of the Venetian rule.
Rising above the Adriatic Sea, the town of Kotor is splendid for both its ocean views and medieval Old Town. To walk through its streets is to take a stroll through history. Stylish gates, enticing flights of stairs and inviting squares, all accessed via a maze of narrow lanes, make Kotor's Old Town a true delight. With your visit, you will understand why Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There were settlements along the Dalmatian Coast before recorded time. The region eventually became part of the powerful Kingdom of Croatia. Medieval Dubrovnik, formerly the Republic of Ragusa, was one of several walled cities established in the 7th century to guard the coastal approaches. Its fortification was completed in the 13th century and has remained relatively unchanged. The city walls are in excellent condition and today prevent invasion by automobiles. Within the walls, the lovely sleek lines of Venetian-style buildings complement a wealth of ancient stone architecture. Nearby islands feature beautiful beaches & ancient ruins.
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Crystal Esprit
Meet Crystal Esprit—Designed for just 62 discerning individuals who seek privileged access to some of the world's most beautiful maritime destinations. While the ultimate luxury lies in the yacht's relaxed, unregimented pace, the Crystal yachting lifestyle is enhanced with an unrivaled level of amenities and services that only the World's Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line™ can deliver – in bold, exhilarating fashion. View & explore Crystal Esprit here.
In addition to our Taste of Life amenities, Crystal's all-inclusive value provides:
Fine Dining
- The Yacht Club Restaurant serves contemporary and classic specialties as well as innovative tasting menus created by Crystal's award-winning chefs, all using the finest and freshest local ingredients available; serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. (indoor)
- The Terrace and Patio Café offers freshly prepared and, where possible, regionally inspired presentations of small plates, creative salads, gourmet charcuterie, cheeses and pastries; serving breakfast and lunch. (indoor/outdoor)
- The Grill features a menu of burgers, wraps and, location permitting, "global street food" served tapas-style to reflect the destinations visited.
- The Pantry is the "go-to" self-service bistro and wine bar open 24 hours a day with a curated selection of coffees, vintage wines, light snacks and freshly baked pastries; the perfect indulgence to satisfy your craving day or night. (indoor)
- Complimentary select fine wines, champagne and premium spirits throughout the yacht
- Open-bar service throughout the yacht
- Gratuities for all shipboard staff throughout the yacht
- Non-alcoholic beverages including bottled water, specialty coffee drinks, soft drinks, fresh juices and Afternoon Tea service
- Welcome champagne
- 24-hour room service
Enrichment & Entertainment
- Destination immersion and lectures about each port / area visited.
- Cove Lounge available for viewing movies, sporting events and more
- Nightly entertainment in Cove Lounge with piano player/singer
- A dedicated fitness and activities director to assist you choose the right excursions and physical fitness activities
- Crystal Adventures ashore, featuring both cultural and soft/extreme adventures, depending on the port
- Special activities led by specialists, such as yoga, meditation, photography, even drone flying
- Gym with state-of-the-art Technogym ™ fitness equipment including treadmill, stationary bicycle, elliptical and Kinesis machines, as well as free weights
- Mats available for outdoor stretch, yoga, mat Pilates
- Pool and Jacuzzi
- Bicycles for personal excursions ashore
- Top-quality gear and equipment, professional instruction and guidance, and the chance to try something for the first time, or … to pursue a familiar activity important even during your holiday
Suite Services & Amenities
- Personal butler service with gratuities included
- Unpacking and packing upon request
- Pressing and shoe shine
- Stocked bar
- In-stateroom satellite TV and movie choices
- Twice-daily housekeeping with nightly turndown service
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water as well as complimentary select beer, wine and spirits upon request
- ETRO Bathrobes and Slippers, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and a menu of pillow options
- Self-service launderettes
- In-suite iPads for entertainment, daily news, shipboard information etc.
- Unlimited WiFi/Internet availability
General Yacht Specifications
- Total berths: 62
- Including third berths: 75
- Total guest suites: 31
- Owner's Suite (1) 515 square feet / 47.8 square meter
- Yacht Suite (28) 280 square feet / 26.0 square meter
- Yacht Suite (2) 223 square feet / 20.7 square meter
- Total crew: 91
- Guest space ratio: 53.9
- Guest to Crew ratio: 1.47
- Three meter draft
Chappellet Winery
About Chappellet Winery
"Chappellet is a wine-lover's wine: eloquent to the sentient." — Hugh Johnson
The Chappellet's romance with Pritchard Hill began when Donn Chappellet first glimpsed the mountain's spectacular vistas in the late 1960s. Inspired by the notion that "Bacchus loves the hills" and following the advice of legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff, he settled his family on the rocky eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. There, on Pritchard Hill's serene hillsides the Chappellet family has cultivated their mountain vineyard to produce some of the Napa Valley's most acclaimed Bordeaux varietal wines.
Since being founded in 1967, Chappellet has established Pritchard Hill as one of California's most revered winegrowing sites, fulfilling Donn's vision of producing singular wines from his family's mountain vineyard. Today, true to their parents' ongoing passion for the grand, natural landscape of Pritchard Hill, a second generation of the Chappellet family has embraced the mountain's exceptional terroir and is committed to stewarding their father's vision for generations to come.
Your Hosts: Cyril & Blakesley Chappelet
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After studying farm management at Cal Poly and completing his business education at Pepperdine University, Cyril began a career in corporate planning and acquisitions. In 1988, after nearly a decade of honing his business skills, Cyril returned to Pritchard Hill to join the Chappellet team. "The finest wineries around the world reflect a commitment that goes beyond one generation," says Cyril. "At Chappellet, this ongoing commitment is key to our continued ability to make extraordinary wines. It has also elevated Pritchard Hill as one of the world's finest locations for producing ultra-premium wine."
Prior to being named chairman of the board, Cyril spent many years as the winery's managing director. In this role, he was instrumental in guiding the day-to-day workings of the winery, overseeing sales and marketing efforts and working with his parents and siblings to ensure the ongoing vitality of the business. During his tenure as managing director, Chappellet was recognized for making some of the finest wines in its storied history, and Pritchard Hill catapulted to center stage as California's premier location for mountain-grown Bordeaux varietals, most notably, Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
What a fantastic evening! Not only did I get to check out the brand new Goldcorp Stage at BMO theatre down in Olympic Village, but the latest Arts Club production, the Tony-nominated Peter Pan prequel Peter and the Starcatcher, was a wonderful show!
Admittedly, at first, I kinda hated it. I mean, I was definitely impressed with the set design and amazed by the ship masts going up. It looked like I was in for a good time! But the first few minutes of the show, I wasn't really feeling it and wondered what I had set myself up for. Perhaps I was busy being too much of an adult and needed to quickly find my inner child? Once I had given in to that notion, things got a LOT better. I found myself chuckling at the copious amounts of fart jokes. But then something else happened. I realized, hey wait a minute, this is a really SMART PLAY. There were all these hidden gems that were littered throughout the lines that if you weren't quick to catch, would um,... fly right past you.
The scene stealer of the evening had to be Colleen Wheeler, who played Captain Black Stache, the poetic pirate who eventually becomes Peter's arch nemesis. When she was on stage, I was living for every moment of her scenes. I didn't even realize it was Colleen Wheeler until after looking at the program to see who the actor was. I'd seen her in several other shows around town and she is definitely a Vancouver treasure.
This show is perfect for the entire family. There were little kids loving the show and giggling throughout, and then there were the "adults" who, once they rediscovered their childlike wonder, thoroughly enjoyed both the elementary and the elevated humour.
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jesse stephen bangs wrote, quoting myself:
> > As you've probably gathered, theology is an interest of mine :-) The
> > Christian culture/church that I come from encourages people to think
> > for themselves in matters of faith, and my faith is very much
> > tailored to my own preferences in analogies, explanations and
> > favourite verses, yet remains fully congruous with mainstream
> > Christianity.
> This is just what I do. A lot of my views have been pieced together
> from C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and Francis Schaeffer, making a
> belief system midway between orthodox and liberal.
I get a lot of inspiration from talking to friends about religion in
general, and certainly not just my Christian friends. I am slowly
describing my theology on my website, and a great deal of what's there
had its birth in email conversations. As for the website stuff, no-one
has ever given me much feedback on it so I don't know whether what I've
written makes sense, has a good pace, is thought-provoking, or not.
> > > > In the language (not necessarily connected to either of the
> > > > stories) the culture is basically monotheist. The word for 'God'
> > > > /roKi/ is a
> >
> > Should be /rOKi/. I actually like this as a word for 'God'. A friend
> > once jokingly criticised it on the grounds that you can't _swear_ a
> > word like that!
> Ironic connection: In Yivrndil, the word for "eagles" is /roki/!
Of course, this is only a visual coincidence, due to the peculiarities of
SAMPA. /K/ and /k/ don't really have a lot to do with each other.
> BTW, although different people groups in Aratasa have different
> religious beliefs, magic is necessarily the same for everyone, and it
> follows my idea of how "ideal" supernatural events work. There is no
> latent or neutral power which can be drawn for good or evil, but
> rather good and evil spiritual entities which can be summoned for
> various purposes.
Mmmm, I don't bother much with good and evil spiritual entities. As for
magic, well, everyone has their own view of what magic is, so naturally
I won't pretend to pass judgement on all of these views. But one of the
most common views sees magic as something that actually manipulates
spiritual forces and directs events toward a desired outcome. From a
Christian perspective, this goes *very* much against the grain of what
prayer is all about because it places the practitioner in control
instead of God. The purpose of prayer is not to so much for *us* to
change the world, as to give *God* a chance to change us. Furthermore,
there is no such thing as a "skilled" prayer more likely to be answered
than an "unskilled" one. The Bible says, "Tremendous power is available
through a good man's earnest prayer", so the virtues that make fore
effective prayer are earnestness and purity of heart, not skill. There's
a philosophy of priorities built into prayer that differs from the
philosophy built into the traditional view of magic (I repeat: I am well
aware of alternate views on magic to which my comments do not apply), and
I think that this, rather than 'good and evil spiritual forces', is why
the Bible condemns the practise of magic. After all, if you could just
make things happen by casting spells, would you bother to bring your
concerns before God?
The use of ritual in prayer can be a very valuable thing, and the Bible
does not condemn it. What it *does* condemn is the use of ritual to
manipulate spiritual forces without submitting to the authority of God
as one must in prayer. However, even if they don't think of them as
rituals, almost everyone uses rituals in prayer. Even if you just bow
your head and close your eyes, that, technically, is a ritual. It's
got nothing to do with manipulating spiritual forces, and everything to
do with creating an environment in which the experience of prayer is more
easily entered into. More sophisticated rituals exist (and the best ones
are those that you discover yourself because then they are tailored to
your individual persona) which help to make prayer into an experience
that truly engages one's whole mind. I use some of them myself, and I
find them very helpful.
My favourite spiritual writer of this century is Henri Nouwen. He writes:
"Just as artists search for the style that is most their own, so people
who pray search for the prayer of their heart. What is most profound
in life, and therefore most dear to us, always has to be properly
protected as well as expressed. It, therefore, is not surprising that
prayer is often surrounded by carefully prescribed gestures and
words, by detailed rituals and elaborate ceremonies. [...] Where do
we look, what do we do, to whom do we go [...] to discover how we
[...] - with out own history, our own milieu, our own character, our
own insights and our own freedom to act - are called to enter into
intimacy with God?"
One of my plans for the theology of my website is to write a detailed
philosophy of prayer, including the difference between prayer and magic.
This post may be considered a preview of what I intend.
> This really should move to conculture.
Some of us, however, do not subscribe there.
web. | Here and there I like to preserve a few islands of sanity
netyp.com/ | within the vast sea of absurdity which is my mind.
member/ | After all, you can't survive as an eight foot tall
dragon | flesh eating dragon if you've got no concept of reality.
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11:30 AM - 9:30 PM (Daily)
Halal Chinese Food! and most importantly, it's good.
Don't even try to come here during lunch, you won't get a table.
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It's my go to joint every time I get a bad craving for Chinese food and it has never failed me, I've been chucking down their bowls of noodles since the early primary days. My mom would order me a bowl of their noodle as a reward for "teman" her to shop around Ampang Point.
Fast forward to 2018, not much have changed except they have move a new lot in the mall and have added new furnitures, but still the same old tasty hearty food that will always make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
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You have to try their bowl of Dry Beef Glass Noodle. A generous serving of silky glass noodle, served together with their signature braised beef that is very herby with a distinct clove and star anise flavour in the background, some lightly boiled potatoes and carrots, and top it all of with some of the chili and pickles. You are en route to happy days with this beauty!
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As one of Australia's pioneering independent phone and internet providers, iPrimus has a long history of quality service. Dodo, meanwhile, has a long history of deep discounting and crazy bundle deals. Both companies have come of age — and both offer Fetch TV with their plans.
The thing you might not know about iPrimus and Dodo is that, as of a few years ago, they're effectively almost the same company. Not only are both owned these days by giant networking provider Vocus, but they even operate their customer support and sales out of the same place — but make no mistake, they're approaching the way they sell broadband (and Fetch TV with it) very differently.
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That's really the big question, isn't it? If you're dealing with the same company at the end of the day, does it make a difference which one you choose? As it turns out, yes it does — each provider is targeting a different type of internet user with their offerings, with iPrimus aiming more for the long-term, get-everything-at-once package customer, while Dodo aims for the people who are looking for something more keenly priced that offers a better bang for the buck.
In practice, the pricing between both is very similar (at times it has effectively been the same, while sometimes Dodo comes in a little cheaper) but iPrimus tends to bundle things with your service as mandatory that, with Dodo, are optional extras.
The important thing when comparing the two is to note that the default prices quoted on iPrimus's site are at the high end (fastest speed, longest contract) while Dodo quotes the cheapest possible.
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The thing the two providers have in common that separates them from most of their competitors is access to Fetch TV. While it's been a bit of a "young upstart" provider in the subscription TV market since it launched in Australia several years ago, Fetch has found itself a legion of fans. It now has a customer base that's grown exponentially with the launch of their Mighty and Mini boxes — the former of which is probably the best value DVR (Digital Video Recorder) on the market.
It's the combination of access to all the key on-demand streaming platforms — Netflix, Stan, YouTube and the rest — alongside a robust and really affordable pay TV offering (delivered via broadband) that's proven to be a winner. And with Foxtel's price changes for their Foxtel Now streaming service making packs like Docos and Kids unavailable to all but the rich, it's likely that many people will be starting to look again at Fetch TV and think that is might be something worth switching internet providers for.
Fetch TV's channel packs cost $6 each per month, or you can get all of them for $20 — still $5 cheaper than Foxtel Now's entry-level pack. The choices include:
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|National Geographic BBC Knowledge Discovery Channel
|MTV ESPN Comedy Central
|BBC First SyFy Universal Channel
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If you opt for the Mighty box, you can also record up to six channels at once from free-to-air TV, and the huge hard disk in the Mighty stores up to 585 hours of shows. If you opt to buy the Mighty, it's a very reasonable $399 — but you might not have to. More on this in a moment!
How Does Dodo and iPrimus Bundle Fetch TV?
The biggest difference between Dodo and iPrimus when it comes to Fetch TV is the way you go about obtaining it with your plan — and there's quite a difference between the two. Let's look at two typical examples — both NBN plans, at the top available speed (50 Mbps) with unlimited data on a two-year contract.
With iPrimus, you'd choose their Entertainment bundle, which gets you your broadband connection along with a home phone line with unlimited local and national calls. You get a NBN-ready modem thrown in on the contract, and you get the first month free (credited a few months in). And you also get the Fetch TV Mighty box included, along with one channel pack of your choice. Basically, you get everything you need to get connected and start streaming online, watching and recording. Total price: $110/month.
Over at Dodo, you have to go about it in a more granular way. You choose Unlimited data ($60/month) then the 50 Mbps speed tier ($15/month) then, if you want a phone line, that's free — but unlimited local and national calls will set you back an extra $10/month. Then you need to pay for the rental of a Fetch box — the Mini (non-recording) for $15/month or the Mighty for $20/month — we say go the Mighty, no question. Then you'll need a channel pack ($6/month). Total price after all that's included? $111/month.
But the thing is, Dodo lets you bundle Fetch with any plan, while iPrimus reserves it for their Entertainment bundle. So if you wanted to opt for the slowest speed, only 101GB of data and add Fetch, you can (we wouldn't recommend it on such a low data limit, though!).
But if $110 sounds right for super-fast NBN broadband, all your phone calls covered, and all the entertainment you can stream, then you'll be in a great spot with either.
User Experience
One thing that Fetch TV does really well is the overall user experience, and their partnerships with specific internet providers makes sure everything runs smoothly and hassle-free. If you'd like a full rundown on the features of Fetch TV and its two terrific set-top boxes, be sure to head over to our review of the Mini and Mighty and get all the details!
How to Access Fetch When Signing Up
One minor point when it comes to the signup process — while iPrimus makes it pretty clear and simple what you're getting when you go for the Entertainment bundle, Dodo buries its Fetch TV offering on a separate page and the option to add a Fetch box and service isn't even on the initial signup page — we believe it's something you add before the process completes, but we can't test that ourselves without switching internet providers! We'd like to see Dodo make this element of their service a lot clearer in the future.
Is This Something You Want to Fetch?
The easy answer is a resounding YES — the Fetch TV platform has matured and grown over the years, and you rarely hear anyone who uses it having even one negative thing to say about it. They use it for free-to-air, for Netflix and Stan, for premium channels and for movie rentals, and it all just works.
iPrimus and Dodo may take different approaches on how they offer the Fetch TV service to you, but the end result will — more or less — cost you about the same. iPrimus's offering is more straightforward and simple — you know what you're getting up front — but it's also less flexible. We think it's great that customers have a choice. No matter which one you pick, you'll get blazingly fast reliable broadband, and a new way to watch TV. It's very much worth investigating.


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