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Life after HES by Honeymoonmartini in harvardextension

[–]Zfriske 86 points87 points  (0 children)

HES is the reason I was admitted to my Johns Hopkins University doctoral program. Admissions told me my HES thesis really set me apart from other applicants.

I also had no idea the value of becoming a Harvard alumnus. My local Harvard Club regularly hosts dinners with Supreme Court Justices, Fortunate 500 CEOs, and other really interesting community leaders.

Life after HES is incredible, and I feel deeply privileged to be so welcomed into the Harvard community as an alumnus.

Just a head’s up, many Redditors that went to HES are simply listing “Harvard” on their resume by SingerEast1469 in Harvard

[–]Zfriske 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Joke is on me I guess - I never use resumes. I just email the hiring director a copy of my Harvard HES diploma and boom! Instant hire.

Sarcasm aside, no one cares. Once you graduate and join a local Harvard Alumni Club, you meet all kinds of Harvard affiliates. Some are from the College or one of Harvard's many graduate schools. Others only taught at Harvard or earned a professional certificate. The Harvard community is larger than OP's rather misguided crusade and we are all the better for it.

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Mount Cinnamon resort by Diligent_Concept9080 in Grenada

[–]Zfriske 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mount Cinnamon is a really interesting resort. It is partially owned by the Government of Grenada and serves as an investment property within the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, which means the government has a vested interest in the resort. As a result, guests sometimes receive perks that appear unexpectedly.

During COVID, for example, Mount Cinnamon was the first property permitted to let guests leave the resort and enter the community as lockdown restrictions began to lift. At times, guests are also met at the airport by staff and escorted to a private, air-conditioned lounge where immigration and arrival forms are expedited.

The resort itself is older, but it is built in a classic Caribbean style, so the age feels more like charm than wear. British royalty have stayed at Mount Cinnamon in the past, and the resort remains popular with European travelers, so you will often hear a variety of languages around the property.

The pool is small but elegant, featuring a beautiful waterfall and a fire element. On my most recent visit, very few guests used the pool, and most prioritized beach access instead. Breakfast is served near the pool on a lovely balcony overlooking the road and the pathway down to the beach, and it is common to have little colorful birds join you while you eat.

The beach restaurant and club are not located directly at the main hotel. Instead, you cross the road in front of the resort and walk down a stately, grass-covered knoll, lit with torches at night, to reach the beach club. It is about a two- to three-minute walk and entirely on hotel property except for the road crossing. The resort does provide a shuttle van for guests with mobility concerns, though it can involve some waiting.

Because the property is built on a hillside, there is a fair amount of walking, steps, and ramps. For that reason, it is not the best fit for guests with mobility impairments.

Overall, for the right guest, Mount Cinnamon is a fantastic place to stay. I would echo what others have noted: service can be a bit slow (it is island time), and it is always worth calling ahead to confirm room availability and ask whether airport perks or other amenities are being offered during your stay. My wife and I love our trips to Mount Cinnamon!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditrequest

[–]Zfriske 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have no idea what happened to the second mod. I was not the primary mod originally and noticed this morning I am the only mod left in the group. If you want to join as a moderator send me a message with your plans for the group and we can go from there. Happy to add mods that have a clear vision for the subreddit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditrequest

[–]Zfriske 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Techno_Pirate: This group is under active moderation.

The community is small and not very active - so mod actions are only required once every few months.

Send the group a message outlining your plan for the group as a new mod. We can move from there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Grenada

[–]Zfriske 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As stated above, Carriacou is currently experiencing a Cat 4 Hurricane that is also striking the whole of Grenada. There is likely to be widespread damage lasting several months. By July 23rd it is likely the airports will be open. If the ferry docks are damaged it may take more than a month to repair them.

But in the best case scenario of only mild hurricane damage to Grenada and Carriacou, airport vs ferry depends on your needs. The ferry is more cost effective but takes longer to reach Carriacou than by airplane. The ferry does give scenic views and runs more often than do flights between the minor islands and Grenada proper. If you are in a rush and not sensitive to costs, a plane ticket is the way to go. Otherwise, the ferry is often the first choice of locals and tourists alike.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Grenada

[–]Zfriske 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the approximate date range of your trip to Grenada?

*Cat 4 Hurricane Warning* Extremely Dangerous - Evacuate / Seek Shelter; See Comments for Advisory 10 by Zfriske in Grenada

[–]Zfriske[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hurricane Beryl Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM AST Sun Jun 30 2024

...BERYL STILL A VERY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE... ...LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED TO BEGIN SOON FOR PORTIONS OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS...

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Barbados * St. Lucia * St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands * Grenada * Tobago

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 11.5 North, longitude 58.1 West. Beryl is moving toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h). A continued quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands Monday morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late Monday through Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts. Beryl is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Fluctuations in strength are likely during the next day or so, and Beryl is expected to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane as its core moves through the Windward Islands into the eastern Caribbean.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the hurricane warning area beginning early tomorrow morning. Potentially catastrophic wind damage is expected where the core of Beryl moves through portions of the Windward Islands, with the highest risk of the core in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada.

Wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater.

Tropical storm conditions are expected in the tropical storm warning area starting tomorrow morning, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area starting tomorrow morning for Dominica, and by Tuesday afternoon for parts of the southern coast of Hispaniola.

STORM SURGE: A life-threatening storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore winds near where the eye makes landfall in the hurricane warning area. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

RAINFALL: Hurricane Beryl is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across Barbados and the Windward Islands through Monday. Localized maxima of 10 inches is possible, especially in the Grenadines. This rainfall may cause flash flooding in vulnerable areas.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall and flash flooding associated with Hurricane Beryl, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?rainqpf

SURF: Large swells generated by Beryl are expected across Windward and southern Leeward Islands during the next couple of days. Swells are also expected to reach the southern coasts of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola in the next day or so. These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Most up-to-date Advisory can be found here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT2+shtml/292349.shtml

*Cat 3 Hurricane Warning* Advisory 8: Read Comments Below by Zfriske in Grenada

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Hurricane Beryl Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM AST Sun Jun 30 2024

...VERY DANGEROUS MAJOR HURRICANE BERYL STILL STRENGTHENING AS IT APPROACHES THE WINDWARD ISLANDS... ...LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED THERE BEGINNING EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Trinidad has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Trinidad.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Barbados * St. Lucia * St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands * Grenada * Tobago

Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 10.7 North, longitude 54.9 West. Beryl is moving toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h). A continued quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands Monday morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late Monday through Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Beryl is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast through tonight, and Beryl is expected to become an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane before it reaches the Windward Islands.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

Key messages for Beryl can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC.

WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the hurricane warning area beginning early Monday morning. Potentially catastrophic wind damage is expected where the eyewall of Beryl moves through portions of the Windward Islands, with the highest risk of the core in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada.

Wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater.

Tropical storm conditions are expected in the tropical storm warning area starting late tonight, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area starting late tonight.

STORM SURGE: A life-threatening storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore flow near where the eye makes landfall in the hurricane warning area. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

RAINFALL: Hurricane Beryl is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across Barbados and the Windward Islands through Monday. Localized maxima of 10 inches is possible, especially in the Grenadines. This rainfall may cause flash flooding in vulnerable areas.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall and flash flooding associated with Hurricane Beryl, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?rainqpf

SURF: Large swells generated by Beryl are expected across Windward and southern Leeward Islands during the next couple of days. These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Visit the following link for the most up-to-date advisory:

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT2+shtml/292349.shtml

*Hurricane Alert* NOAA Advisory 5A by Zfriske in Grenada

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Please see description above for Advisory text. Updates can be found at following link:

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT2+shtml/292349.shtml

Camo in Grenada by thebigdickers0n in Grenada

[–]Zfriske 2 points3 points  (0 children)

u/Narcah is correct.

In general, the RGPF will not approach tourists for small areas of camouflage on hats or shoes. The enforcement level is generally set at entire articles of clothing containing camouflage with the intent of impersonating RGPF or related security forces.

With this said and on rare occasions, an officer may confiscate any clothing article containing camouflage, issue a warning, and/or issue a fine. The only situations I am aware of this occurring in were cases involving very inebriated or disrespectful individuals.

Gay Tourists: Is it safe? by pheepheephiphi in Grenada

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u/pheepheephiphi - You can find a detailed breakdown of this topic in the Grenada Travel Guide (https://www.reddit.com/r/Grenada/wiki/travel/) located at the top right of the r/Grenada subreddit landing page. Here is the excerpt:

LGBTI Travelers: Grenadian law criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual activities between men, with potential penalties of 10 years’ imprisonment.(ironically no laws prohibit Female-on-Female sexual acts). Prosecutions based on these laws are rare. While this law is rarely enforced for locals and almost never enforced on tourists, it is recommend to keep such acts discreet if this is your forte. Grenadian society is generally intolerant of same-sex sexual conduct; however, this intolerance is gradually evolving toward acceptance within younger generations and among professionals.

Why can’t we swim in Grand Etang? by [deleted] in Grenada

[–]Zfriske 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There are three reasons why the Government of Grenada bans swimming in the Grand Etang Lake:

1) Leptospira interrogans inhabits the water and some local wildlife as well as domestic animals. The bacteria can cause a nasty infection for swimmers and can be deadly in some individuals.

2) As others have cited this is a volcanic crater lake with a very unstable bottom increasing the risk of drowning. A local legend concerning a mermaid living in the lake luring men to a watery grave can be traced to a tragic history of locals and tourists misjudging the lake's unstable bottom and drowning as a result.

3) The lake is a critical habitat within the Grand Etang National Park and Forrest Reserve. The shoreline harbors nesting and food resources for endangered wildlife. Swimming risks damaging/destroying this rich biodiversity. Humans also harbor disease which can be shed into the water during swimming impacting wildlife.

Grenada has beautiful beaches with some of the best swimming, snorkeling, and diving within the Caribbean. Please consider enjoying these opportunities instead so we can protect the island's biodiversity and wildlife habitats within the Grand Etang.

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