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Cancun vs Cabo: which one is better for a vacation in Mexico?
Undecided about what destination to choose for your Mexican Vacation? Cancun vs Cabo – the struggle is real. Both are among the top high-end all-inclusive destinations in Mexico. In this post, I will cover all the main differences and similarities among these incredible beach cities to help you decide which one is best for you.
Picture-perfect beaches, enchanting cenotes, amazing water sport activities, vibrant nightlife, mouth-watering food, historic Mayan ruins, spectacular rock formations—the list of Mexican wonders goes on. But you won't find all of it just by visiting a random destination in this country.
Because of the huge size of Mexico, there is considerable diversity among different areas in Mexico.
So, instead of winging it by going to a city that everyone else is visiting—like Cancun—I suggest you make a more informed decision to get the most out of your visit.
How to do that? I'm here to help you. In this post, I'll share with you my experience in two of Mexico's most famous tourist destinations; Cancun and Cabo San Lucas.
They are both very famous throughout the world and many tourists visit here every year. But the reasons for their appeal are quite different—ranging from the kind of hotels and restaurants they have, to the overall atmosphere and experience they provide.
This Cancun vs Cabo comparison will tell you everything you need to know about both places before booking your trip.
Cancun vs Cabo – Cancun features and highlights
If you know even a little about Mexico, it's likely that you already know Cancun is one of the best-known tourist destinations there. In fact, it's considered the heart of the Mexican Caribbean.
There are many reasons for its fame, including gorgeous white-sand beaches, all-inclusive hotels, nightlife, delicious food, and many more things.
But those are just a few of the reasons why millions of tourists go to Cancun every year. So what makes it so popular?
The below highlights are some of the most prominent reasons. But there are also some downsides of Cancun. I'll tell you both.
Punta Cancun
Highlights of Cancun
Because of its unique location, Cancun is known as the gateway to the Yucatan Peninsula. The city offers unparalleled water activities, including swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and lots of other fascinating aquatic experiences.
It's also surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. The lush jungle all around Cancun, mystic cenotes, and many other natural attractions make it a prime spot for adventure.
Cancun was built with travel and luxury in mind, so it's renowned for its all-inclusive hotels and beachfront resorts. There are plenty of restaurants to fit every budget and taste.
Cancun also just 10 minutes away from the international airport, which makes it more accessible for tourists from across the globe.
The nightlife in Cancun is also very popular. In the Zona Hotelera, you will find all-night parties and events as well.
The Lagoon Nichupte offers mesmerizing views, especially of the sunsets over it, besides amazing kayaking and other watersport activities.
Cabo San Lucas – Marina
Cancun is one of the world's most-visited places. Millions of people visit it annually, and almost 40% of the tourists from the USA come to Mexico to enjoy a dream tropical vacation in Cancun.
The majority of Cancun's resorts in the hotel zone offer access to the picturesque white-sand beaches with their turquoise waters.
Along the coastline, beaches such as Playa Delfines and Playa Marlin offer great surfing experiences.
Cancun beach at sunset
The spectacular Isla Mujeres is just a ferry ride away from Cancun. It's considered one of the most enchanting day-trips from Cancun, where you can enjoy the mesmerizing sites offered by the Island of Women, spend the day at Playa Norte, try out the delicious food, and explore the underwater museum as well.
Public transport, like buses, from the hotel zone to downtown is easily available.
Archaeological sites like Valladolid and Chichen Itza are 2-3 hours of drive away.
Cancun distances
30 min (13 km) from Isla Mujeres (ferry ride from Puerto Juarez).
1 hr (68 km) from Playa del Carmen.
1 hr 33 min (104.9 km) from Akumal.
1 hr 40 min (131 km) from Tulum.
2 hr 8 min (156 km) from Valladolid.
2 hr 34 min (197.4 km) from Chichen Itza.
Cancun night in the Hotel Zone
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The negative side of Cancun vs Cabo
Cancun is very urban. If you think visiting Cancun will help you with your Spanish and let you experience some authentic Mexican culture, think again. There are a few historic sites that you can visit while you're in Cancun but it's more suited for partying and large-city vibes than experiencing culture.
Spring break (April and March) means lots of partying teenagers going around and making noise. If you're visiting with your family, this might be a bit annoying, and definitely not the relaxing vacation that you had imagined.
With more than 100 hotels in the Zona Hotelera, there are only a few exceptions when it comes to being all-inclusive resorts. Moreover, there are no boutique hotels in Cancun.
Los Cabos Hotel Aerial view
It can be a bit expensive, especially if your bucket list includes lots of activities and excursions.
Downtown is separated from the hotel zone and the coastline, and doesn't have much to offer when it comes to the authentic historic charm of Mexico.
The majority of lodgings in the hotel zone are expensive ones, except the only two hostels there. For budget stays, you will have better luck in the downtown.
Beach clubs aren't a thing in Cancun. However, some hotels might offer day passes for bars and restaurants.
Cancun vs Cabo – Cabo features and highlights
Cabo is situated in the southernmost region of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Just like Cancun, the city is known for its beaches, nightlife, food, and water sport activities. But the regional difference means a completely changed experience.
It's a very unique destination in Baja California with world-class golf courses, mouth-watering cuisine, and amazing rock formations.
But it wasn't always the prime tourist spot of the region. In fact, Cabo used to be a fishing port, which could only be reached after a long drive from La Paz.
After the nearby airport started handling jets and international flights, Cabo started to rapidly develop into one of the most visited high-end destinations in Mexico.
Now it hosts thousands of visitors every year. Let's have a look at its highlights and downsides.
Whale Watching Los Cabos
Highlights of Cabo
It's drier and has more sunny days as compared to Cancun.
Unlike Cancun, which is a tropical destination, Cabo is a more rugged, desert-like place with other-worldly rock formations. Which means you have a variety of jaw-dropping views and landscapes and will appreciate the contrast between the red rocky desert and the blue ocean.
Even though downtown in Cabo is pretty much touristy now, the nearby San Jose del Cabo still has plenty of authentic vibes to offer.
Architecture from the colonial era gives San Jose del Cabo a distinct charm.
The nightlife in Cabo is less vivid as compared to Cancun. You won't find any of the fuss that spring breakers make in Cancun. Rather, it's a more refined experience with rooftop bars, wineries, guitar concerts, and many romantic attractions.
There are plenty of other activities as well, like hiking the mountains, desert trails, watching blue and grey whales migrating from Alaska, and water sport activities like snorkeling, surfing, and seeing the underwater waterfalls.
The deep blue sea looks all the more splendid from the high altitude of roads navigating the mountainous region.
Playa el Chileno Los Cabos
If you're visiting October through February, you can go swimming with the whale sharks in La Paz (2-hour drive from Cabo).
Cabo is considered a world-class resort gateway. It offers one of the most luxurious stays in all of Mexico.
El Arco, the most notable of Cabo's rock formations, can be seen from the hotels near Cabo. If you want to visit it, there are also Playa del Amor and Land's End monument accompanying the El Arco formation.
Although you are on the Pacific coast, renknown for a rougher coastline, you will find amazing incredible beaches that are perfectly swimmable.
At a short drive from Los Cabos you will find some of the most amazing surfing spots suitabe for pro surfers and beginners.
Cabo distances
32 min (33 km) from San Jose del Cabo.
56 min (76 km ) from Todos Santos.
1 hr 32 min (98 km) from the Canyon of the Fox.
1 hr 34 min (112 km) from Los Barriles.
2 hr (156 km) from La Paz.
2 hr 2 min (131 km) from Cabo Pulmo National Park.
Los Cabos Arch
The cons of Cabo in comparison with Cancun
The Los Cabos International Airport is 36 mins (44km) away from Cabo San Lucas, well, not that bad, though.
Some beaches in Cabo are rougher and feature various rock formations.
The undertows from the Sea of Cortez make swimming a little dangerous from some of Cabo's beaches.
There are plenty of hotels and all-inclusive resorts in Cabo, but not as many as Cancun's hotel zone. However, the luxury offered by the hotels in Cabo is unmatched. In fact, it's considered the most expensive resort destination in Mexico.
There are only a few budget lodgings, but you can find nice and affordable Airbnbs
Cancun vs Cabo – Which one is safer?
Both Cancun and Cabo San Lucas see lots of tourists every year, which is a good indicator of their safety profile.
Cancun is quite safe for tourists as long as some basic precautions are taken, like keeping away from deserted areas, not going out at night, and other common-sense rules. The few incidents of crime that do take place here are usually petty theft.
Also, read – Is it safe to travel to Mexico
Similarly, Cabo is also a relatively safe spot for tourists. Thousands of tourists visit Cabo, which is located within one of Mexico's safest regions.
Not only does Cabo stand out in terms of lower crime rate, but it's also been declared one of the safest places by the World Travel and Tourism Council, after the reopening of tourist destinations for international tourists in 2020
It goes without saying that some common sense rules apply here as well, including not driving at night—or sticking to toll roads if it's absolutely necessary—not flaunting your valuables in public, and keeping a watch on your belongings when you're out.
This basically means doing everything you would do to stay safe when visiting abroad but also in your home town.
Cancun vs Cabo – Weather
Cancun is known for perfect weather during its peak season. Spring breakers, as well as tourists from other countries, flock to it from December to April. The weather is pleasant, with hot and sunny days.
Compared to Cabo, Cancun is a much more tropical destination, and it's more humid as well.
The overall weather here is better than Cabo during winters. But the rest of the year, expect rains and overcast days accompanied by humidity.
Cabo has a more desert-like climate, which is drier. It's clear and sunny almost all year, with very little chance of rain.
In winters (December through March), the temperatures are usually warm, so you can bring all your beach clothes along. The evenings, especially the nights, are cooler.
Cancun Playa Delfines
Apart from the occasional cool spells (which means you also need to bring some warm clothes just in case), the temperatures are perfect for golfing, hiking, going for a walk, or just chilling at the beach.
However, Cabo is even better during the shoulder season (from April to June, and from October to November). The days are warm, there are fewer crowds, and the overall weather is way more pleasant in Cabo as compared to Cancun during these months.
Add to the bargain the fact that you get to save a lot on the lodging prices during this time.
Final thoughts on Cancun vs Cabo – Which one to choose?
Cancun and Cabo both have spectacular beaches and feature some of the most luxurious hotels and all-inclusive resorts. But the kind of vacation and experiences you will get in either of the destinations varies hugely.
The landscape is incredibly different and in Cabo, you can have a variety of astonishing scenery that you won't have in Cancun.
On the other hand, if you like swimming in beautiful turquoise Caribbean waters, enjoying vivid nightlife and partying, shopping, then Cancun is your dream destination.
But if you're more of an adventurer and would like to go hiking mountains, participate in fishing tournaments, watch blue whales, snorkel with whale sharks, and admire splendid rock formations along with the usual resort activities, then Cabo is where you will find it all.
I hope I have helped you make up your mind. So which one did you choose?
A passionate traveler and photographer, in love with life and adventures, Isabella is the founder and editor of Letstraveltomexico where she shares her love for Mexico, a fascinating country that she's proud to call her second home. She created this site to share everything she knows about Mexico after living in Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula for 10 years and exploring the entire country for about 10 months and counting. She aims to help you plan your journey through fascinating Mexico and fall in love as well. When she's not exploring a new place you will find Isabella in a cafe, writing on this blog, or her other site Boundless Roads, where she aims to empower solo female travelers to live their best life on the road. You can get in touch and ask her anything. Read more
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Late goal sends men's soccer to third straight win
The Hamilton College men's soccer team stretched its winning streak to three games with a 1-0 win over visiting Utica College Wednesday afternoon at Love Field. The Continentals broke a scoreless tie in the 70th minute to claim the non-league victory.
Hamilton improved to 3-2-0, posting a third consecutive one-goal victory. The Continentals have allowed just one goal in their last 283:03.
Bayard Geeslin '16 scored his fourth career goal to break the scoreless tie. Erich Marcks '16 sent a free kick into the box from the right side where Geeslin controlled the ball and sent a low shot into the right corner of the net for his first goal of 2015.
Marcks also assisted on Hamilton's game-winning goal in last year's overtime win at Utica. The Continentals have won 30 of the last 31 meetings with the Pioneers.
Harris Pollack '17 made six saves, including a pair of stops after Hamilton had gone ahead. His biggest save came with just 62 seconds left when he stopped a header from point blank range by Bita Gazashvili, Utica's leading goal scorer, after an Owen Gillam corner kick.
The shutout was Pollack's second this season and the fifth of his career.
Nick Hallett turned away 11 shots for Utica (3-6-0 overall), who was outshot by a 23-12 count. He kept the game scoreless early in the second by tipping away a shot off the foot of Jack Temko '18. Temko's shot came on a rebound of a high rocket that Alec Talsania '17 had bounced off the cross bar.
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Mytrah reviews unauthorised multi-million dollar loan
11 October 2017 by Craig Richard
INDIA: Renewables developer Mytrah Energy is reviewing an unauthorised $2.4 million loan to its chairman in early September.
Ravi Kailas, chairman of Mytrah Energy (pic credit: Mytrah Energy/YouTube)
The loan to Ravi Kailas was made without prior approval of the utility's board, the company said.
Mytrah has not confirmed who the loan was from, but in a statement said it was for "the purchase of a property which is not related to the company's operations".
Kailas has made arrangements for the full amount of the loan to be repaid by the end of next week, the company added.
Mytrah's board will engage an independent law firm to review the transaction before updating shareholders, the utility said. The company's share price fell by nearly 13% on 10 October.
Mytrah Energy has 615.3MW of online projects in India, according to Windpower Intelligence, the research and data division of Windpower Monthly.
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Watching the film today is a conflict-ridden experience that offers no conclusions and little solace.
For many Hong Kongers, the era before the Umbrella Movement is a distant memory, a time before the city's political paradigm was changed irrevocably. Set against the backdrop of the 2011 (not 2014) Occupy Central—the local incarnation of the worldwide anti-capitalism protests—Pseudo-Secular 風景 evokes not only the familiar themes of failure and frustration, but also nostalgia for the "better days" of street movements. First conceived by director Rita Hui five years ago, the film has been outpaced by real-life events as the city becomes ever more authoritarian. Leung Wing-lai, who appears in the film as a participant of the movement, is currently in prison.
Despite depicting real protests, the crowdfunded indie film is mostly a work of fiction, providing glimpses into the helplessness felt by a handful of ordinary characters towards their circumstances. The overarching narrative consists of letters sent by jailed activist Ah Yi to boyfriend Tai Cho, a disillusioned figure who is unable to pick up the courage to visit her. Ah Yi's escapist parents also abandon her, and as a result, she is reduced to monologues and emotional breakdowns throughout the film.
There is no discernible focal point in Pseudo-Secular, and not an ounce of heroism from its characters. Every viewer will relate to a different story, but not all stories intersect. Business heir Maxim feels contempt in seeing his family's success fetishised as an example of the "Hong Kong spirit", elderly locals recall their post-war struggles over the course of interviews conducted by journalist Ah Man, and shoppers ridicule mainland immigrant Li Mi's accented Cantonese.
The film is not a documentary of the conservation and anti-inequality movements—like the protests against the demolition of Queen's Pier—that began setting the city's agenda a decade ago. There is no clear, coherent chronology of events. The doctrines underlying Occupy 2011 are presented through almost academic re-enactments of the participants' nightly philosophical discussions, interspersed between narratives.
Likewise, Pseudo-Secular's political storylines often lead nowhere. The clearing of the Occupy camps beneath the HSBC Building takes place with unexpected brevity, after which everyone carries on with their daily lives. Only a few lines are spared for the student protests against national education and the land requisitions in Kwu Tung—after all, to many Hong Kongers these were nothing but flashes of news headlines.
As the hours pass, viewers inevitably become taken in by the film's bleak scenery. A grey haze dominates the film's entire 176-minute duration. Silence, repetition and long stills are punctuated by the hypnotic and dissonant music of Wong Hin-yan, which climaxes towards the very end. But also weaved into the production are shots of real street movements, including fictional scenes shot at actual protests—a detail that sees Pseudo-Secular outclass, on a technical level, any mainstream movie relying on an overdose of graphics and re-enactments.
Since its completion last year, Pseudo-Secular has only been screened at small-scale independent events, while participants in the production will soon release their memoirs and documentary materials in book form. Watching the film today, though, is a conflict-ridden experience that offers no conclusions and little solace.
Can it still prompt its viewers to re-examine their roles in society, as director Hui might have intended? Or does it simply capture and preserve the zeitgeist of the early 2010s as if it were an artefact in a museum, gathering dust as Hong Kongers continue their retreat from public life?
Pseudo-Secular's next screening and book launch will take place at 7:45pm on 14 December at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. The film is subtitled in Chinese and English.


I actually broke into baseball writing on the internet by focusing on the draft at the now-defunct "The Baseball Analysts" site… with some pretty talented guys that moved on to work for MLB clubs like Sky Andrecheck, Joe Sheehan, Jeremy Greenhouse, and Jeff Albert. The site's genius/creator, Rich Lederer, led the charge to have Bert Blyleven inducted into the hall of fame, which has a great story it.
But in those early days we focused on previewing, reviewing, scouting, and live coverage of the drafts — which was a lot of fun. I also interviewed impending draft picks like Brett Lawrie, Matt LaPorta, and Phillippe Aumont. I didn't get paid for any of the work but I got to learn from some really smart baseball minds and it led to my gig at FanGraphs, which began more than 10 years ago. This is a great approach to take for any of you hoping to one day make a little money writing about baseball (my journalism degree also helped) or working in baseball.
I'm not nearly as heavily invested in the draft now — we have some much smarter minds in charge of that on the FanGraphs side — but it's still a lot of fun to follow.
Here is an exercise that I still do to this day and I thought I'd go on record doing it this year: Suggesting who I'd pick for each team in the first round of the draft. Here is an example of what I did for the 2008 draft. I didn't do so well in the example provided from '08 but in other years I've heavily advocated for first overall picks like Madison Bumgarner, Carlos Correa, and Kris Bryant.
Here is how I'd play out the 2018 first round if I was the Scouting Director (and/or General Manager) at each slot, based on a healthy mix of video, statistics, and scouting reports.
OK, so that was fun. And now you have some names to consider for your dynasty teams and Ottoneu leagues. And you can judge me in about five to six years time.
We hoped you liked reading Selecting the 2018 Draft's First Round by Marc Hulet!
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737 MAX Electrical Bonding
Home > Latest 737 News > 737 MAX Electrical Bonding
On 9 April 2021 Boeing issued the following press statement:
Recommendation for Potential Issue for Some 737 MAX Jets
SEATTLE, April 9, 2021 —Boeing has recommended to 16 customers that they address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAX airplanes prior to further operations. The recommendation is being made to allow for verification that a sufficient ground path exists for a component of the electrical power system.
We are working closely with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on this production issue. We are also informing our customers of specific tail numbers affected and we will provide direction on appropriate corrective actions.
120 MAX airframes were affected from line numbers 7399 through 8082 inclusive, approximately one-fifth of the global MAX fleet.
The AD (2021-09-08) was eventually issued on 30 Apr 2021 and required modifcation of the electrical bonding of the P6 panel assembly, including the mounting tray for the standby power control unit (SPCU), located behind the first officer. Also modifcation of the electrical bonding of the main instrument panel (MIP) assembly located in front of and between the captain and first officer.
Boeing submitted a Service Bulletin (SB) in late April to the FAA for approval. The SB contained the necessary steps to modifiy the aircraft to fix the grounding problem. It proposed adding a bonding strap or cable screwed onto two different surfaces creating a grounding path.
The FAA approved the fix for the known problem areas (the SPCU and MIP) but has also asked for additional analysis over whether other areas/systems could be affected by the grounding issue before they would approve the SB. This took Boeing some time to compile and for the FAA to approve which delayed the issuance of the SB and keept the affected MAX fleet grounded.
On 12 May 2021 The FAA approved Boeings analysis and the SB was issued so rectification work on the aircraft could begin. FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson, told the transportation subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee in a virtual hearing in Washington that fixing improperly installed electrical components will be "pretty straightforward," and that the FAA is attempting to determine the "root cause" that led to the flaw.
On 19 May Boeing resumed deliveries of the MAX following approval of the fix by the FAA.
Electriclal Bonding
The issue is one of poor electrical bonding due to flaws that were traced to a manufacturing change made in early 2019 involving fasteners and a coating.
The problem is unrelated to MCAS or any other previous MAX problem but has probably made the headlines because of this recent history.
In some situations, a coating such as paint, may affect the electrical grounding path, which could cause the component to malfunction.
The manufacturing change involved a change of supplier for the fasteners. Since the change was considered so insignificant the change did not have to be approved by the FAA.
Affected Areas
The first component identified as affected is the Standby Power Control Unit. This unit, new to the NG and also present on the MAX, controls the standby power distribution and carries some very high currents hence the need for good electrical bonding.
It is located on the P6 panel behind the F/O's seat.
It has since emerged that there are two other areas of concern; the storage rack that holds the SPCU and the main instrument panel.
Bonding Fasteners
It is not yet known what type of fasteners or coating are causing the problem.
Fasteners used on the 737 include CherryMax, Hi-Lok, Zeus, rivets and screws.
All units and panels are bonded to the trays or racks they are housed in, which are in turn bonded to the airframe. For the following reasons:
FAA AC 43.13-1B - Chapter 11 Aircraft Electrical Systems states:
"11-185. GENERAL. One of the more important factors in the design and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems is proper bonding and grounding. Inadequate bonding or grounding can lead to unreliable operation of systems, e.g., EMI, electrostatic discharge damage to sensitive electronics, personnel shock hazard, or damage from lightning strike."
On 30 April 2021 the FAA issued AD 2021-09-08
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. This AD was prompted by manufacturing design changes to certain metallic support panel assemblies installed in the flight deck, which resulted in insufficient electrical bonding of the panels and consequent insufficient electrical grounding of installed equipment. This AD requires modification of the electrical bonding of these assemblies to provide sufficient electrical grounding for equipment installed in the flight deck. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The FAA has received a report of an electrical bonding and grounding issue that was discovered during testing of a newly manufactured Boeing Model 737-8 airplane. During standard production testing by Boeing, electrical power systems did not perform as expected. Investigation identified insufficient bonding of certain metallic support panel assemblies installed in two areas of the flight deck, which affects the electrical grounding of installed equipment. The reported event occurred prior to delivery of that airplane. Investigation identified design changes to the flight deck support panel assemblies, which affected the dedicated bonding and grounding paths that existed prior to the changes. The affected areas are the P6 panel assembly, including the mounting tray for the standby power control unit (SPCU), located behind the first officer, and the main instrument panel (MIP) assembly located in front of and between the captain and first officer. The issue affects certain Boeing Model 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes manufactured after the design changes were implemented. All affected in-service airplanes passed all testing prior to delivery, and there have been no reported in-service failures due to this condition. However, without dedicated grounding paths implemented by design, there is a potential for degradation or loss of the existing uncontrolled ground paths on those airplanes over time.
Degradation of bonds essential for the electrical grounding of equipment, if not addressed, could affect the operation of certain systems, including engine ice protection, and result in loss of critical functions and/or multiple simultaneous flight deck effects, which may prevent continued safe flight and landing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
All affected airplanes, both in the U.S. and worldwide, have been removed from service, pending development and implementation of approved corrective action that will address the unsafe condition.
AD Requirements
This AD requires modifying the electrical bonding of certain support panel assemblies installed in the flight deck to provide sufficient electrical grounding for equipment installed in the flight deck.
The manufacturer is currently developing service information for a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this service information is developed, approved, and available, the FAA intends to approve that service information as a method of compliance for the requirements of this AD.
The FAA estimates that modification of the flightdeck panels will take 24 work-hours per aircraft.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, line numbers 7399 through 8082 inclusive, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 9, 2021.
Before further flight, modify the electrical bonding of the support panel assemblies installed in the flight deck to provide sufficient electrical grounding for equipment installed in the flight deck, as specified below, as applicable, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA.
(1) Modify the electrical bonding of the P6 panel assembly, including the mounting tray for the standby power control unit (SPCU), located behind the first officer.
(2) Modify the electrical bonding of the main instrument panel (MIP) assembly located in front of and between the captain and first officer.
Electrical Bonding Video
This video discusses the recent news story about the 737 MAX electrical bonding issue that has lead to the grounding of 120 MAX aircraft in April 2021.


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Sandy is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The population was 87,461 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Utah. Sandy is home to the Shops at South Town shopping mall; the Jordan Commons entertainment, office and dining complex; and the South Towne Exposition Center.


If there's one thing I've learnt in my nursing journey so far, it's this: Every little thing you do as a nurse makes a difference to your patients.
My story in healthcare began in secondary school, when I was a St John cadet. Being in St John not only taught me the basics of first aid, but also the joy of being able to reach out to those in need and help improve their lives, no matter how small the impact. You can say that the experiences I have gleaned from St John cemented my decision to enter nursing school.
As a young nursing student at the Institute of Technical Education College East, I encountered a patient who always seemed to be in low spirits. In addition to refusing food and drinks, he rejected his medication and all other treatment options. I was warned by a fellow nurse to be very careful with him as he would get agitated easily.
I became apprehensive in caring for this volatile patient, and tried to avoid contact with him as much I could. However, as fate would have it, I chanced upon him sobbing one day. My heart went out to him. Even though I feared his wrath, I worked up the courage to speak to him. To my astonishment, he opened up to me and began sharing about his personal struggles and the issues he faced. I was speechless after hearing his story, and found out that I was the only one who knew his story. Not even the medical social worker knew! I told him the first thing that popped into my head. "Don't be afraid, I'm here for you and I will help to get you back on your feet to the best of my ability."
When I returned to the ward after the weekend, he was the first to greet me – and with a big smile! During the nurses' handover, I heard from my colleagues that he had a change of heart and accepted all the treatments given to him. You have no idea how I felt when I heard this; I was incredibly gratified to hear that my words had changed his outlook on life! When he was about to be discharged a few weeks later, he thanked me once more before he left. This made me realise that my actions as a nurse, however inconsequential they may seem initially, can make a difference to my patients.
Spenser (first from right) during his A&E attachment at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
After graduating from ITE College East, I decided to further my nursing studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. For those who are contemplating nursing, why not give it a shot? You never know until you try! People always have the perception that nursing is only for those with less than satisfactory grades. That is far from the truth. I have classmates who enter nursing school with excellent grades and straight As. I also have friends who said nursing chose them because of their "bad grades". But you know what? They are some of the most respectable nurses I ever know.
I am Spenser Ang, a year 3 nursing student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. I want to be a paramedic with The Singapore Civil Defence Force or a trauma nurse at the A&E department because I enjoy the adrenaline rush which comes with the job. No matter what the future holds, one thing for sure – I know l want to be in the "helping" profession – providing assistance to those in need.


BEIRUT, Aug 1: Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman says all five aboard in the Russian helicopter downed in Syria have been killed.
Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Monday that "from what we know from information provided by the Defense Ministry, all those who were on the helicopter died."
He says the Russians "died heroically because they tried to move the aircraft away so to minimize losses on the ground."
Earlier, the ministry said the helicopter had been shot down but that the fate of the three crew members and two officers was unknown.


SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer and is basically and Industry standard millions of websites use to protect the customers from online transactions. The SSL Connection Error isn't browser specific and occurs on multiple platforms including Chrome, Firefox, etc.
Many a times what happens is the entire page as well as the HTTPS turn red which means that there is some security issue with the same. Therefore, it is advisable to always work with secure connections while making transactions online or other related stuff.
Before we begin with the various solutions on How to Fix SSL Connection Error, it is equally important to know about the problem and the topic itself. So let us have a closer look at the SSL error.
As already stated above, SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer and is basically a technology which has been established to have a secure and encrypted link between the server and a web browser. Let us now have a look at the possible reasons for the Chrome SSL error.
In case there is a problem in the CMS battery, the date and time will be mismatched which in turn will cause the error.
The SSL certificate for the site may be from untrusted sources.
The SSL certificate may not be authorized.
In case there is a corporate firewall and the https:// websites are trying to be used.
Now that we know the possible reasons for the SSL connection error in Chrome, let us have a look at how can they actually be fixed and worked up in order to continue with secure browsing.
This is the first SSL error you must look up for as chances are if this fix is made, the SSL connection error will be gone. In case you are wondering why does this happen because of a mismatch in date and time; well, here it is. While opening websites, especially the kind which work on the basis of your date, time and location; a mismatch results in blocking the certification for your system.
Therefore, after having corrected the date and time, you simply need to re-launch the browser and the Google Chrome SSL error shall be fixed.
Having shut down the browser, visit the Control panel for the antivirus.
Go to settings and then 'Advance settings'.
Here all you have to do is uncheck the 'scan encrypted settings' and 'encrypted connection scan'.
Click on OK and go back to your browser!
Go to properties and you will see the window on your screen.
Here, there will be a file in the name of 'Target'. All you need to do is make a modification in it.
Follow the image below and add the code.
Click on OK and save the changes.
You can now easily work with the dedicated website via Google Chrome.
Log in with the credentials and then browse Chrome.
Fix #5 – Some Tricks and tips for Chrome users!
Go incognito! – Often, the extensions you use might be the reason behind the SSL connection error. Go incognito and reload the page, if it loads; you are right there!
Google Cache – Simply clean up the cache and the history, it might just do away the SSL connection error!
With this fix, we finish up with the fixes for 'how to fix SSL connection error in Google Chrome'. Now that you know the possible reasons for the SSL connection error and also a couple of fixes for the same, you might examine the problem for yourself and start off with the most suitable fix.
The time and date mismatch remains the first fix you should turn up to, while others depend upon your personal usage. The teaks for Google Chrome might also be helpful as they won't take more than a minute or two and it is always advisable to try the easier fixes first and then move on to the more complicated ones.
So that was about the fixes and a few suggestions on the SSL connection error on Chrome. The next time you find a red display on your browser, know that it is the security concerns that is causing the error and failure of the page being loaded!


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NCSHP Trooper Involved In Shooting Tuesday (2016-12-28 12:09:48)
The North Carolina SBI is investigating a trooper-involved shooting that took place Tuesday afternoon in Gastonia.
On December 27th at approximately 3:10 p.m., a State Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a Honda passenger vehicle for a traffic violation on West Franklin Blvd in Gastonia. WSOC-TV reports 31-year-old Jeremy Lewis tried to flee the scene after Trooper Christopher Wade discovered he was wanted for a probation violation.
Gaston County District Attorney Locke Bell said Lewis tried to drive up an embankment, but then started reversing toward Trooper Wade and that's when Wade opened fire. Authorities confirmed that Wade was assaulted by the vehicle. WSOC reports that Lewis was shot and airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, where he is expected to recover. Trooper Wade was also transported to an area hospital and sources said he is expected to be OK.
"This incident again reminds us of the dangers our Troopers face every day while trying to keep us safe," said Colonel Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. "While we are saddened that the driver was injured, I am thankful that our member was not hurt."
At the request of the Highway Patrol, the SBI is conducting the investigation. Trooper Wade has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation as is standard operating procedure in any Patrol involved shooting.


Lovely to see our beautiful Church Island and Menai Suspension Bridge appearing in the new series of #ColdFeet. Also lovely views from Chateau Rhianfa Hotel on the Menai Strait. All in a day's walk on our Anglesey Half Island and Full Island packages.


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Q: Is there some conversion - like ToString() - for the QtCreator debugger When I debug my own C++ classes with QTC (Creator), I only see address values in the debugger.

My classes are no QObjects (because they are light-weighted and just representing values). But is there a method / operator I could overload? I have tried (which does not work):
operator QString() const { return ..getMeMyQStringRepresentation.. ;}

Instead of @0x.... I'd like to see ..getMeMyQStringRepresentation.. . Any idea?

A: I believe that the debugger that QtCreator actually uses is tied to a lower-level representation depending on your configuration.  However, I believe the standard install ends up using GDB.
That said, if what you want to do isn't found in the GUI, you can move to the native debugger and do something like 'print from.operator string()' if you have implemented it.  Check the 'interacting with native debuggers' here.
Another easy (but slightly annoying) way would be to create a local variable which contained the same info, that is explicitly a string (or char array), or int, or whichever representation it is that you want.


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A gal at work brought in some of her extra produce this week: tomatoes, zucchini, hot peppers. The first day the tomatoes were disappearing rapidly. The zucchini also left and the peppers...what peppers? The second day? Well, one of the two zucchini was taken and most of the small tomatoes were left. I took the second zucchini since no one else wanted it. I assumed people would gallop and get the rest of the tomatoes by the end of the day.
Nope. They were there yesterday and were starting to ge soft. They came home with me and I used them when I canned some of ours. I didn't have a huge amount to can and the extra 3-4 helped. I just hate seeing food go to waste. And I like the idea of having stuff preserved in some form. I have dried herbs and frozen some tomato sauce earlier as well as minced garlic and put it in olive oil in the fridge. I imagine I will be shredding the zucchini and freezing it for zucchini bread.
In our paper was some article about a Korean official eating Ramen noodles five times a week and how unhealthy they are and what poor choices he's making. Yeah, food high in preservatives can do that to a body. I heard a Pepsi commercial saying they are currently offering their product made with "real" sugar for a limited time. I wonder if the sales are good if they will continue to offer it. I wonder if many producers will get away from the mostly preservative laden processed lines. Probably not. I'm sure the bottom line will be profits. Plus people love cheap, even if it isn't healthy.
I realize some people have to have the Ramen noodle diet due to financial issues. But when there is free food available like the produce, I'm shocked that people don't want to be bothered with cooking or preserving it. There's something reassuring to me knowing I have a few things in the pantry ready for use. And free is always good!
It is interesting isn't it. I personally have never canned food. I get how to do it, I just haven't had the motivation I guess. My gardens, when I have them, produce just enough to eat in the present.
If someone gave me a bunch of produce from their garden I would be canning, freezing, and dehydrating it so fast their heads would spin! Well, as long as it was grown without chemicals.
Years ago Chicago columnist Mike Royko wrote an column about grocery shopping and food prep. He said as long as he and the kids had easy stuff like frozen pizza that could be heated up, they only ate that and his freezer was filled with chicken that needed to be cooked. He made a new rule they couldn't shop until everything was eaten. He said he figured they would either get creative or find friends to invite them to their homes. I am sure he exaggerated some, but the point was people always do the easiest even if it isn't always the best. Creditcardfree, you are using what you have. That is super. I was just surprised that some people wouldn't take the zucchini because it meant preparing it and after eating a tomato, they weren't interested in doing anything else.
I so would have taken some zucchini and peppers! I haven't ever canned, but I could certainly use it fresh! Sometimes people bring free stuff like that to share (to school or meetings or whatever). Today I took some apples from the neighborhood apple tree (it grows right next to our community mailbox) and F an I had them for a snack. Yum!
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Learn Like A Mom! 2014 Olympics Pictogram Memory Game - Learn Like A Mom!
The 2014 Olympics take place in Sochi, Russia this February and if your family is anything like mine, we'll be glued to the Games! We love The Olympics and don't care how much of it our children watch! Gymnastics was Big Brother's favorite during the 2012 Summer Olympics, so I'm interested to see what he tries to imitate during this one!
One thing I know he'll be able to do during the 2014 Olympics is play this memory game that I created using PicMonkey!
Then, right clicking and "saving image as"-ing, I saved nine of the pictograms. I chose to save the more colorful options, most of which seemed to credit Pinterest. Lab Brand has a great explanation of the two styles of pictograms that were created for this Olympics. You can view all of the 2014 Olympics pictograms here.
I clicked on the icon for Layouts, then Square Deal, and chose the one for nine images.
Then I changed the size to 1200X1200. If you didn't want your end result to be square, you could click on the lock to unlock that option.
This is what it looked like once I had moved all of my images over.
To create a colored line on which to cut later, I clicked on the Background icon and moved the cursor over the color I wanted.
Once I was done creating the collage, I clicked on "Save" at the top of the page and saved my image (the collage) as a new image on my Desktop.
I opened Word and created a new document.
I inserted an image from a file and selected this collage.
Below the image, I wrote out the directions for my memory game, gave photo credit, and clearly stated that if you use the memory game I've created…it's for personal use only!
If you would like to print the version that I have created, click on the link below! Be sure to print out two copies so you have a complete set for matching pairs. If you want a master copy, print a third sheet! If you'd like to create your own, now you know how!
Click here for this 2014 Olympics Pictogram Memory Game!
What are you looking forward to in the 2014 Olympics?
I love this! A really great use of PicMonkey, and it will help teach little ones about the Olympics, as well. Pinned, and would love if you came by and linked it up to What'd You Do This Weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Ashley! I really liked this post myself too! I will just have to hop on over and link up! FYI, I'm starting an Olympics Linky on Wednesdays for 6 weeks, so be sure to check it out! Thanks for the love!
Isn't PicMonkey awesome? You make it sounds easy to do, but just in case, I'm glad you included a printable! lol!
Thanks Emma! I've recently heard about Canva, so I want to check that out too! I thought this game would be fun and for those that don't have time to create their own, they can just print this one off! I need to subscribe to your blog so I don't miss all the fun things going on over there!
Thank you Sarah! I sure hope you like it. I think the pictograms are pretty, plus it's a great way to just have a little fun with this exciting time! Thanks for stopping by and commenting too!
Thanks Michelle! Glad to hear you may use this one around your house for the next few weeks. Thanks for stopping by!
Ingenious! Thanks for showing us how to make an educational collage! I'm looking forward to creating others with these instructions!
You are very welcome! When I was setting up LLAM, I discovered that I could learn a whole lot of fun stuff by searching blogs or youtube videos! I hope this helps with various things for you!
This is exactly what I've been looking for. I was struggling to put the matching pairs game together with picmonkey but you've explained it really well here with the screen shots. I'm now off to give it another go. Many thanks for sharing an excellent idea.
You are very welcome! I figured I could take the time to show people how to make their own memory games so they could make them for whatever occasion or activity they would want to focus on. Have fun with it!


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Philip Joseph Hughes Jr. (born January 29, 1948) known as The East Bay Strangler, is an American convicted serial killer. He killed at least three young women in Contra Costa County throughout the 1970s with the help of his ex-wife, Suzanne Perrin.

He is currently serving life imprisonment at California Correctional Institution.

Known victims

Maureen Field

On November 14, 1972, Maureen Field, 19, was waiting for her father to pick her up after ending her shift at Kmart, when Hughes offered her a ride. When her father, Joe Field, drove up to the store, he learned she had left earlier, but was not concerned. Two days later the family received an anonymous phone call from a man saying, "I'm calling about your daughter. She's dead and I killed her." The man never called again. Several months later, on February 15, 1973, her badly decomposed body was found along Morgan Territory Road.

Lisa Ann Beery

On January 26, 1974, Hughes and his wife, Suzanne Perrin, kidnapped Lisa Beery, 15, at knifepoint while hitchhiking near her home. They took her to a house in Oakland, where she was forced into the basement, sexually assaulted, and stabbed to death. Her body was wrapped in a sheet and dumped in a shallow grave in a deserted area in Contra Costa County. Her body was found five years later in Moraga.

Letitia Fagot

On March 19, 1975, Letitia Fagot, 25, was found nude in her Walnut Creek home after a welfare check was requested by her coworkers when she failed to show up for work. She was found strangled and suffered a severe blow to the head by a blunt object.

Arrest

In July 1979, a friend of Suzanne Perrin contacted the Oakland police department on Perrin's behalf, due to Perrin's fear of Hughes. The following day, Perrin agreed to meet a police sergeant at a restaurant and disclosed information linking Hughes to the murder of Lisa Beery. On July 13, 1979, police obtained a search warrant for Hughes' Pleasanton home to seize evidence.

Trials

On April 3, 1980, Hughes was found guilty of the first degree murder of Lisa Beery. A jury ruled on April 8, 1980 that Hughes was legally sane during the time of the murder. Dr. Hugh Winig testified that Hughes had, "an actual need to kill someone and have sex with them after they were dead." Hughes was sentenced to life in prison on May 21, 1980.

On October 14, 1980, six months after his first murder conviction, Hughes was found guilty of the first degree murders of Maureen Field and Letitia Fagot. On November 25, 1980, a Superior Court judge sentenced Hughes to two concurrent life sentences, calling him "a dangerous man to society."

In both cases, Hughes ex-wife, Suzanne Perrin, testified against him. She was granted immunity for her testimony, despite her participation, which included providing Hughes with a list of potential victims, kidnapping, and the disposing of Field's body.

On August 12, 1983, the state Court of Appeal upheld the murder conviction of Hughes for the Contra Costa slayings.

After seven parole hearings from 1985 to 2006, Hughes began voluntarily waiving his right to hearings. In 2015, he stipulated that he was not suitable for parole, agreeing not to request a new parole hearing until 2025.

See also

 Anthony McKnight
 Charles Jackson
 Franklin Lynch
 Joseph James DeAngelo
 Joseph Naso
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New life sciences incubator at Kean University
Union, NJ - According to the New Jersey Business Magazine, "The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) announces the launch of its new Life Sciences incubator in the state-of-the-art New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics (NJCSTM) on the campus of Kean University in Union, a founding member of ILSE."
The incubator is the latest addition to the ILSE BioCenter, which also houses ILSE headquarters and meeting space for seminars, conferences, networking and other events. Embedded in a dynamic academic environment, the BioCenter provides opportunities for cross-fertilization between entrepreneurs, industry scientists, business leaders, students and faculty.
"The launch of the ILSE incubator represents the next step in realizing our vision of creating a new, fully integrated life science ecosystem hub in New Jersey," said Dr. Keith Bostian, interim CEO of ILSE and Dean of the Kean's New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics (NJCSTM). "ILSE will be a vehicle to accelerate academic innovation into meaningful new products that improve human health. We are gratified by the growing positive feedback and support from universities, the academic research community, industry and other stakeholders across our region recognizing ILSE as an emerging contributor to our life sciences ecosystem," he added.
The ILSE incubator will start with several fully built-out laboratory suites of approximately 600 or 1,200 square feet, with future expansion anticipated. In addition to the laboratory suites, tenants will have access to a broad array of core analytical and research instrumentation located within the NJCSTM facility, as well as to the accelerator services and regional consulting and research networks that ILSE is creating.
Lauren Moore, Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Action Center, stated, "We are very excited to see the emergence of ILSE and the new incubator facility as an engine for small, start-up and spin-out life science companies to seed and grow right here in our region."
"We look forward to sharing our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities with new companies," added Nancy Perigo, Manager of Research Facilities. "The value of full-service biotech incubators in the start-up environment is well established, and the future for biotechnology is bright indeed."


HomeMedia20 Years Ago, Princess Diana Died After Being Chased By Paparazzi. Have We Made Any Progress?
Twenty years ago, on Aug. 31, 1997, the cat-and-mouse game between public figures and the paparazzi took a dark and defining turn with Princess Diana's death in Paris. Her fatal car crash has been litigated and debated for years, but one thing is universally accepted; at the time of the crash, Diana was fleeing an aggressive pursuit by paparazzi intent on taking her photograph. Although later inquiries determined the car's driver was drunk, the paparazzi's behavior wasn't new or any less dangerous. During her life, Diana, a royal known for humanitarian work, was often chased and harassed by photographers intent on selling her personal life to the highest bidder.


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A. Whilst originally this was the case we can now supply main and big end bearings for both engines and pistons, rods and rings for the Zetec SE /Sigma engine. Crankshafts are not possible to obtain and should they be damaged then a new short engine will need to be sourced.
Q. How do I know what the torque settings are for bottom ends of the above engines?
A. Have a look on the engine data page on our site.
Q. What is the difference between reprofiled and blank cams?
A. Reprofiled cams are standard Ford cams which have been remachined to give a different lift and duration specification from the standard Ford specification. Only certain cam profiles are suitable for reprofiled cams. To achieve an increase in lift the base circle of the standard cam must be reduced and 'top hat' shims which sit on top of the valve stem are used to make up the increase in clearance. Due to standard shim configurations we would only recommend fitting reprofiled cams to Phase 2 (Black plastic cam cover) engines. Phase 1 and Puma engines should be fitted with blanks. Blank cams are a pair of new cams machined to Original Equipment standards and can be shimmed the same as standard Ford cams. Blank cams give subtle improvements over reprofiled cams with lower cam loadings and smoother cam accelerations.
Q. Can SS4 cams be fitted to a 1.7 Puma engine and retain the VCT?
A. Yes SS4 cams will still be suitable to run VCT in a 1.7 engine. We would only recommend fitting blank cams to the Puma engine due to the standard shim configuration.
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Q. At what level of tuning are heavy duty valve springs required?
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Q. What oil is recommended for engines which have cams fitted?
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Lengths: (M) 41½"; (P) 39½"; (Plus) 42½"; (T) 43½"
"This is my style of dress. I don't like my knees or elbows to show. Thank you "
"I love this dress. Very pretty for spring. The material wrinkles a little, but not bad. I followed others advice and ordered a little larger than usual."
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"The dress was lovely, well made, but too small for me in the torso. "
"I love this dress. I ordered it in navy and tulip. My only complaint is that the regular size is too short; however I solved that problem and ordered the tall. I am 5'3-1/2" tall, and the tall hem comes a fraction above mid-calf. This is such a basic all-around style for all ages and body sizes that it should be available in long, mid-calf and short lengths.. The linen fabric does wrinkle, but is easily steam-ironed. I highly recomment this dress."
"The only thing that would add a star to this is if it was an inch or two longer and had pockets"
"I loved the fit and the fabric of this dress. I am both tall and "of a particular age" and found that this was the perfect length. I also like that fact that it had sleeves. Not a matronly dress but perfect for me."
"This is the best dress I have purchased online. The fit is perfect and fits exactly according to the size chart. I have never worn a dress that fits so perfect and feels so comfortable. It is just as shown and the colors are great. This can be a casual summer dress or a fancy night out dress. The length falls just below my knees.I will definitely order in more colors. I ordered the navy but will definably order another color"
"Purchased this black & white polka dot linen sheath for my mother. Fit perfectly, she loved it! "
"Received item on time. Great fit and wears well. I was a little apprehensive since I ordered a Tall (I'm 6'0")...glad I took a chance. The price was reasonable. I accessorized with classic pearls, and received a TON of compliments. I will be ordering different colors soon!"
" I find the arms a scootch tight, but I carry my weight in my upper body- I do like it."
"I love the pattern and the fit was perfect."
"Beautiful fabric & color. Classy style. Bodice fit a bit tight, but larger size would be too large elsewhere. No seam allowance to allow for adjusting top.Just a little would help. Perfect length for me. "
"I bought this dress in navy and pink and really love the style and fit. However, I did buy TALL to get the length. The hem comes to just above mid-calf--I'm 5' 3 1/5"-- and covers my 81-year-old knees with scars. The size is fairly true to size. I ordered 16T since I'm sized somewhere between 14 and 16, so it fits a little loose but not too loose. I recommend this dress for all-occasion wear."
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"Fits me well. Material and construction excellent."
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"Looks really nice. Fits good. "
"Very pretty dress with a figure flattering cut. Bought yellow heels also that match perfectly."
"Returned this dress. Too large and too long for my tastes. "
"This dress looks better on the model.the color I purchased was blk/wht dot it didn't fit ."
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"I wish this dress still came in two lengths. You used to have a longer length, mid calf? It was more elegant, especially as the quintessential simple black dress. Better2458 for my age and plus size."
"I am very pleased with the fit and fabric of the dress. Due to the shipping package size, I had to have it dry cleaned to remove wrinkles before I could wear it."
"I love the dress, it was just a little big at the top shoulders area, but I wear a jacket with it. It is very pretty and love the material. Got lots of compliments when I wear it."
"The fit is perfect and I am very glad I ordered it. I had ordered the denim dress nd belt from the same catalog a week or two before and it is even nicer than I wxpected. Thanks and keep up the good work!"
"Very nice color easy to dress up or down"
"Colors were very spring like, fit was comfortable."
"I bought the sea spray in a size 6, along with the perforated ballet flats in sea glass. They blend perfectly, even though the shoes are slightly darker than the dress. I received many compliments when I wore the dress, and I even referred someone to the website. I love the dress; simple style but beautiful. Only complaint is that it does wrinkle, but after ironing, it looks great."
"Ordered "Citrus" which was a bright yellow; came labeled "Citrus" but was actually a pale yellow "Banana Cream". Ordered a size 4P, much too big. Have kept the dress and taken it to alterations. Pictures can be deceiving."
"Beautiful dress can be easily dressed up!!"
"I washed it according to instructions and it shrank. It still fit thankfully but I had to have the lining hemmed as it did not shrink. Looks nice though and doesn't wrinkle too badly."
"Needed something pink for particular occasion. This was perfect! I can dress up or down. Sheaths do not generally fit me well but, this one wasn't too bad. Glad I ordered it."
"Nice fit. Great length.I plan to order the black."
"2 starsloved it in magazinehot mess on, way to big in shoulders and backso dissapointed"
"Love love this dress great fit and comfort."
"The dress fits well. The dress is lined and is the perfect length. Linen is difficult to keep pressed."
"You will regret buying this dress. The linen fabric is cheap, and tiny dark threads are randomly woven into it and the fabric dye doesn't cover them. In addition, the care instructions tell you to machine wash in cold and tumble dry on low and if you follow these instructions, the dress will shrink about 1-1.5". This wasn't a problem for me, but the polyester lining doesn't shrink, so it hangs below the hem of the dress."
"I like very much all the items I received, elegant and high quality, admirable shape, very nice colors. I am very content"
"I am very pleased with dresses. They fit just right for my height and shape. The colors arepretty. The linen fabric is nice, did not wrinkle any worse than other material. Have not laundered yet; may consider dry cleaners when I do."
"I loved the style of the dress and color. I am wearing the dress to my sister in law wedding and it is prefect for the occasion."
"Excellent color and fit. Very satisfied."
"I purchased the yellow sheath and jacket as well as the hyacinth jacket and patterned dress. It says machine wash, cold, and try on low; however, I just did that (washed and dried on delicate) and am not a happy camper. The lining of each dress is hanging below the dress itself! Now I have to adjust the lining so it doesn't hang below the dress. I think they better put dry clean on it."
"I ordered the smallest size but it was much too big so I had to return it."
"I bought the lilac beautiful color. however, like the other reviews there is way too much material in the-*+ back..chadwicks please fix this..was going to have it altered but decided to send it back...sorry"
"Beuatiful picture but agree with other review that is wrinkles very easily. Also I ordered my size 6 per the size chart and it was too big and too long. Disappointed and now not sure what size to order for a future dress."
"This dress wrinkles immediately, plus it is too big at the neckline and back. Too much material on top, and I am "not" small on top."
"I ordered the sea Grass, beautiful dress but too big, too much extra space in the back. Had to return it."
"I wanted to post an update on the linen blend sheath. I followed the directions and washed it in cold water, gentle cycle, and tumbled dry on low. In spike of careful handling, it still shrank a little in width and length. It was a roomy before, so it still fits. Also ironing will be needed but it is not as wrinkled as I thought it would be. So I reduced from 5 stars to 4 stars for that reason. I still like it enough that I plan to purchase it in another color because it is a comfortable dress, I like the vibrant colors, and the price is reasonable."
"Even though I usually wear a size 2, I was confident ordering the 4P after reading that it runs a little small. It was a perfect fit, and the yellow is gorgeous. Yes, it will wrinkle, because it is linen. It will be a very cool, comfortable dress for spring and summer. I like it so much that I plan to order at least one more color. It is washable even though it has a lining. Since the fabric is a little thin, I can see the line (slightly) of my half slip at the waist area, but it is not enough to bother me. This may not be as noticeable in the other colors."
"Receive my dress today, mint green beautiful color. I wear a size 10, but dress felt like a size smaller, arms was to tight."
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"This dress is quite pretty. The neck-line is farther down than the picture shows. The material is thin and completely see-through. The size runs on the small side."
"I was looking for a sheath dress that was knee length; others I have are a little shorter. I'm between 5'10 and 5'11" and the size 14 hits me right below the knee, Perfect! I orderedt the Pink and it's perfect for summer. The dress is lightweight and fun to wear. I am very satisfied."
"I have a difficult time finding dresses. I am tall and like a below-the-knee length. That's why I ordered this dress because it was advertised as 41 1/2" long. However, it is only 40" long. One and a half inches shorter makes a big difference to me. If it shrinks any after washing I won't be able to wear it. Other than a littler shorter than I like, I love the feel and fit."


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The Commitments is de debuutroman van de Ierse schrijver Roddy Doyle uit 1987. Het gaat over een groep arme jongeren uit Dublin die een soulband willen beginnen.

In 1991 werd het verhaal als The Commitments verfilmd door Alan Parker. Onder andere Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Bronagh Gallagher, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Glen Hansard en Angeline Ball speelden hierin. The Corrs spelen ook een klein rolletje. Andrea Corr speelt de zus van Jimmy Rabbitte namelijk Sharon Rabbitte.

Roman uit 1987
Engelse literatuur (Ierland)


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HomeBetter LivingEntertainmentMovies and TVSaoirse Ronan Is Telling Her Own Story in 'Brooklyn'
Saoirse Ronan Is Telling Her Own Story in 'Brooklyn'
The Irish-American actress gets back to her roots in a new film that's already earned her a Golden Globe nod and plenty of Oscar buzz.
by Jessica Toomer
- Posted on Nov 3, 2015
Saoirse Ronan gets emotional when talking about her new movie, not only because it's a moving story of life, love and loss but also because it represents her own personal journey and the journey of millions of immigrants all over the world.
The 21 year-old Irish-American actress, who first drew attention thanks to her Academy Award nominated performance in Atonement, has had a career that's almost as unique as the pronunciation of her name.
It's Seer-sha Row-nen in case you were wondering. (She doesn't correct my own American-tinged effort when our interview begins but I suspect that has more to do with how nice she is, not my linguistic abilities.)
Ronan has played everything on screen -- from a young aristocrat to a child assassin, an abducted teenager and even an alien love interest, but when she talks about her latest role in the John Crowley-directed Brooklyn, it's clear she's been preparing for it her entire life.
The film follows the journey of Eilis, a young woman emigrating from her tiny Irish town to the bustling New York borough. It's a story that encompasses a multitude of journeys – from the one Eilis makes across the Atlantic to the one she goes through in finding love, family and a sense of belonging in her new, often strange, American home.
It's also one Ronan can relate to.
Born in the Bronx to Irish parents, the actress moved back to her family's homeland when she was just three years old. In her lilting Irish brogue, she says the story of Eilis is the story of her own mother.
"When I talk about it and think about, I well up. It means so much more than just a film," Ronan says. "Essentially, this was my mom on screen. My mom left her sister in the 80s. She was young. It was a huge thing for her to leave her family. So this was her story."
In a way, it's also Ronan's story. The young star decided to live on her own for the first time while filming Brooklyn. Eight months away from her family and friends brought with it a homesickness she didn't expect.
"It's hard when you're away from home," the actress admits. "It's hard to come to that realization that you can never really go back, that your relationship with home will never be the same again."
The film is Ronan's first opportunity to play an Irish lead – a fact that was constantly at the forefront of the actress' mind. Describing herself as "extremely patriotic," Ronan shares how she'd spend most nights calling her "mam" and unloading her fears and anxieties about not being able to do justice to the role.
"When you're involved in a story that's so close to your own it's harder to hide," Ronan explains. "When you play a character that's completely different from you and the accent is different and you're in a completely different place – you've got this whole other world that you can delve into. It's like going to a party and there's no one you know and you think 'Oh, I can be anyone here.' Whereas when you're surrounded by family and friends and people that know you inside and out, there's less room to hide. It was a very exposed role to take on."
Despite her own fears, Ronan's performance in the film is already earning her Oscar buzz, something her director isn't too surprised about.
"She's proven herself so capable as an actress through various roles," Crowley says. "It felt like what she had not yet given – and what this film would give her the opportunity to do – was form a role that would take her from young [woman] to adult heavyweight actress in one story."
Ronan agrees, explaining that one of the most fascinating parts of the film is how it shines a spotlight on an element of a young woman's life – the journey from child to adult -- that usually doesn't get too much attention – at least on screen.
"As soon as I turned 20, everything was turned on its head," Ronan says. "My emotions, my relationships, my work, it was like I had been thrown up into the air. It's a huge shift that we go through and it's such an interesting time. I don't know why more people haven't made films about it. I was there, I am there, I'm still going through it and when I moved away from home the respect that I had for the women in my life just skyrocketed because I could really appreciate the strength and the patience that a woman needs."
Ultimately, Ronan hopes the film can serve the story of the people that came before her, people like her mom and dad that left their homes, their towns, their countries in the hopes of forging a new and better life.
"No matter where I go to in the world, there will always be a piece of me that will be in Ireland, that won't be completely whole until I'm there," Ronan says. "Then there will be another part missing because I'm not in the city that I want to be in. There's always going to be a sacrifice. With an immigrant story in particular, to be able to appreciate the sacrifice that people make when they leave home is something we don't see on film."
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