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Ora di haya accident...
Boogaard Assurantien ta clarifica
loke cada cliente tin di haci
ORANJESTAD (AAN):
Recientemente Gerencia
di Boogaard a tuma nota
di diverso publicacionnan
den prensa, encuanto pro-
cedimento na momento di
atende un accidente di ve-
hiculo.
Segun e publicacionnan, ta
worde insinua cu Boogaard
lo ta nenga di paga dañonan
“segun nan letternan chiki-
to”.
Riba e “Recibo y Compro-
bante di Seguro” cu tur cli-
ente ta ricibi n’e momento
di paga nan seguro di auto,
manera por mira riba ambos
portada, tin claramente de-
scribi, y nos ta cita:
1. “Den caso di cualkier
accidente mester yama TRS
Road Service 165”.
2. “Na momento cu cualk-
ier daño of accidente worde
causa na bo vehiculo, Polis
mester worde avisa imme-
diatamente y mester pre-
senta na elugar. Si Polis no
DIARIO DIALUNA 6 JULI 2015
worde avisa y no tin rap- GRADUATION HEARTBREAK. I heard this story a while ago, and was asked not to repeat
port di Polis e daño lo no it, until the end of the second-chance term. So here it goes: At the Juliana School Annex in Hato, at
worde cubri”. A sosode graduation, students were called to the stage to pop a color balloon bearing their name. Inside on a small
un incidente na unda Polis scroll of paper they found the long awaited Geslaagd or the dreaded Geslaagd Niet, as they prepared to
no a worde notifica, tampo- finish middle school. Some popped their balloon and found out they graduated successfully. Naturally,
co a presenta na e lugar pa they were met with loud applause and celebration, but those who found out their test results were
traha un rapport. Ademas inadequate, were met with an awkward silence. The audience made up of parents and fellow-students
di esaki, TRS Roadservice was dumbfound and speechless. They couldn’t imagine an educational institution coming up with such
tampoco a worde notifica. a humiliating procedure. What was school management thinking?? Did they think it’s fun to find out
Consecuentemente no a you failed to graduate, in public, on stage? Students who got Geslaagd Niet, were struggling to hold
cumpli cu rekisitonan pre- back their tears. Then the headmaster announced they could come and see him in his office to negotiate
scribi y como tal no por a a second chance. The line in front of his office was immediately nicknamed Hall of Losers. Upon
bay over na haci pago di e hearing about it, the Minister of Education was flabbergasted that educators would think that this was
dañonan ocaciona. appropriate, and requested an urgent meeting with them to make sure it never happens again.
Boogaard Assurantien ta RUM CHATA TAKES YOU TO NEW HIGHTS OF DELICIOUSNESS. An ancient Egyptian
un “broker” y no un compa- summer beverage served as the inspiration for the creation of Rum Chata, the world’s most delicious
nia, pero si representando Cream Liqueur, now starring in Martinis, Smoothies, Cocktails, Ice Creams, Pastries, and Pies. The
tur companianan di seguro alcoholic beverage is a concoction of fine Caribbean rum, mixed with cream, sugar, vanilla, and
estableci na Aruba. Pues ta cinnamon. Best of all, the Hollywood Smokehouse just created a new dessert infused with Rum Chata,
e companianan di seguro ta and topped by Rum Chata. I am planning to order three. Two for me, and one for the rest of you!!
stipula e reglanan.
MOSQUITO FASHION IS FUN. A new store just opened next to the Old Dutch bar, in Pos Abao.
Gerencia di Boogaard a The interiors are made of reclaimed wood, and the place has a real artisanal feel, courtesy of an excellent
dicidi di publica esaki pa carpenter and handyman, Petra de Haas’ husband. Petra, who owns the store and has astounding blue
asina elimina e impresion eyes, is also a nail specialist. She makes them pointy and artsy, so if you are tired of round or square
eroneo cu a worde crea cu nails you can opt for stiletto/pointy shaped nails matching the Hippy Chick and Hot Lava clothing made
Boogaard a nenga di paga of soft materials you could live in, hanging on driftwood displays. The store also carries cute sandals,
daño den un accidente re- kaftans, dresses, tops, and beach fashions with shells and stones, all inspired by Ibiza, and Hawaii. The
cien “segun nan letternan tasteful jewelry is by local Artisan Gabriella Gonzalez. Petra says she supports a local foundation Off
chikito”. Road Wheel Chair Aruba, with her work, and that her husband, the legendary handyman, will be moving
on to a new project in Oranjestad as soon, as he completes all the finishing touches on Mosquito. Why
mosquito, I asked. Because I like the sound of the word, Petra said.
A DIFFERENT OPINION FROM A WELL-INFORMED READER. I just read your “batibleki”
as I do every week and wish to debate your piece regarding the Occidental Grand, says a well-informed
reader. Barcelo which just purchased a piece of the Occidental brand is a vertically integrated company
who owns everything, from the travel agency to the ship and aircraft to the ground handler and the walled
in resorts where they lock you in and throw the key away. They even own some travel publications - a
complete circle. Aruba’s restaurants and taxi drivers will not benefit from that change of ownership
because the Occidental Grand shared some of its bonanza in the form of dine-around vouchers, while
Barcelo probably wouldn’t. As for the former General Manager, in my humble opinion he got a good
trade, switching from a third-tier resort to a first-tier resort. Paradisius in Cuba is the 5-star version of
the 3-star all inclusives we offer in Aruba. He may experience some momentary supply problems in
Cuba but that should change shortly. I can only applaud his move, from less than three to solid five. And
by the way an upscale concept such as Paradisius Princesa del Mar could be attractive in San Nicolaas,
because it is a better product than Bahia Principe, in the same three-star league as RUI, Iberostar, Barcelo
and Occidental.
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK. Special of the week was definitely Euro-Stuffed Chicken. Everywhere
I went people were abuzz about the oven-ready frozen chicken with Euro stuffing, served by a former
Green Grocer. Why do people commit crimes, is the questions, and I search the internet for answers.
Allow me to correct, why do people who have everything commit crimes? I found many interesting
motives: People commit crimes for economic reasons, when they believe the rewards far outweigh the
risks; the thirst for power and control; plain greed; anger; jealousy; passion; boredom; fear; peer pressure;
pop-up opportunity; failure to find self-direction; Lack of moral judgment and character; because they
do not see the benefits of adhering to conventional social values; because society imposes a pervading
emphasis on being successful; because of the opinion that everyone commits some type of crime, so why
not join the action; because the more people perceive a particular criminal behavior as normative and
frequent, the less likely they will view it as a crime! And lastly lack of adequate punishment for crimes
in their immediate environment. So, why do people who have everything commit crimes? Because they
can.
PINK FLAMINGO HAPPY HOUR. Okeanos Spa offers a fun, pampering package, until Aug 31st,
and thus press members were treated to a Pink Flamingo Happy Hour by Juliette Bartijn and Zugheila
Lindeborg at the Renaissance Marina Tower, just recently. The extravagant affair included OPI Flamingo
Pink pedicures and manicures, hand and foot massages, pink champagne, pink macaroons, and access
to the spa deck and steam room. The flamingo-inspired campaign celebrated romance on the occasion
of the International Pink Flamingo Day which marked the wedding of the gorgeous pink feathered pair,
residing of Renaissance Private Island. You may view pictures from the flamingo wedding on line, he
sported a black tie, she wore a pink tulle veil under the flower decorated wedding arch. Logically, we
got fancy manis and pedis, as part of their celebration. You too can discover the flamingo love package
at the resort, when you check in with your love-bird, accommodations, pinktinis, and an inflatable giant
flamingo pool floatie, included!
POP UP STORES ARE TRENDING. Vintage Vixen Lara Kuiperi and Lavina Khemlani
partnered with Nora Komar and Desiree Coronel to produce a charming pop up store. Their first foray
into flash fashion took place at Carpe Diem on the waterfront this past Friday and was enthusiastically
received. Lara reports she has been a fashinista for as long as she can recall, with a special passion for
vintage clothing and accessories. When she says vintage she means 70s and 80s. She partnered with
Lavina to organize the happening and is planning to repeat the experience, once a month. Nora Komar
who collects designer bags and jewelry joined the duo. She urged me to clean my closet and jewelry box
and recycle through her anything befitting her Tropika Vintage label. Last but not least, Desiree Coronel,
who showed up with beaded party dresses and glam jewelry, and when she says vintage she means 50s
and 60s. The four fashion sisters poured pink champagne into the late afternoon, enjoying the loving
encouragement of Wilma Kuiperi, Lara’s mom. Love that recycling trend!