http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Batelelyon Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:17:47 GMT Reviews by Batelelyon http://www.viewpoints.com/Panera-Bread-Company-Norfolk-VA-review-627e1 I haven't been to the Paneira's in Norfolk, but the one in Williamsburg is amazing.  I didn't realize it was a bakery as well as a sandwich shop.  But they have all kinds of baked treats in addition to the best broccoli and cheddar soup imaginable.  And I love their asiago roast beef sandwiches. — The ambiance is perfect for a student or busy career person.  In fact, you often see laptops on the tables.  Yet it is a quiet place to chat with a friend.  I highly recommend it. —... Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:17:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Panera-Bread-Company-Norfolk-VA-review-627e1 Batelelyon 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Empress-of-the-Seas-Bermuda-review-7fd42 My family sailed on the Empress of the Seas for my daughter's Bermuda seaside wedding back in May.  I had only been on one other cruise, and I was extremely impressed.  The room was adequate for two single ladies--and I LOVED the towel animals on our beds every night.  But the service, the ambiance, the activities were all absolutely wonderful.  Our cabin stewardess, Amanda, was a jewel.  She was extremely solicitous when I sprained my ankle the first night out.  Even the doctor (although he did charge an arm and a leg) was very kind and his staff were attentive.  The cruise director's staff, Kelly, Debbi, and Brad in particular, treated me llike a princess.  And our waitress, a lovely Romainain girl (her name escapes me at the moment) was efficient, beyond pleasant, and fun.  The food was amazing, as was the entertainment.  Other than the wedding, I think the highlight of the trip for me was making it to the Karaoke finals, and... Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:11:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Empress-of-the-Seas-Bermuda-review-7fd42 Batelelyon 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/AIU-AA-Business-Admin-review-cbe9 I am currently a BSCJ student at AIU, after having already received my AABA there, and I find the school very much to my liking.  The teachers and other staff really care, for the most part, the classes are interesting, and except for weekly deadlines, they bend over backwards to help you fit your education into your schedule.  Whether you're a single Mom with 5 kids, a paralegal looking to upgrade her education for her job, or someone like me, a fiftysomething who wants to get her degree and make a significant career change, AIU is the place for you.  I have met people from all over the world, both students and teachers, and have made some wonderful friendships.  And teachers such as Dr. Monique Ferraro, an attorney for many years, Dr. Sloan Letman, who not only teaches online, but has written over 15 textbooks and more than 100 scholarly articles, and has served the public as a lawyer and a pastor, know how to bring their years of life experience and academic... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:28:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/AIU-AA-Business-Admin-review-cbe9 Batelelyon 5