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Indonesia Hotels
Editor's Pick
Desa Buitan, Manggis
Karangasem , Bali
Tel: 62 363 41011
The Candidasa region on the northeast coast is everybody's favorite undeveloped spot in Bali. And the Alila Manggis's two coconut-fringed, colonial-style mansions are ideally located for an exploration of the area's gorgeous, rugged coastline and fascinating aboriginal villages. The 53 guest rooms, dressed in a warm beige-and-ocher palette, pack a lot of luxury into 365 square feet, with designer linens by Ploh, modern rattan furniture, and marble floors. All have commanding views of the Lombok Strait from private terraces or balconies with day beds. Seasalt restaurant serves contemporary international cuisine alongside Indonesian classics; ambitious guests can learn how to make traditional dishes at the on-site cooking school.—Jamie James
Editor's Pick
Jl Belimbing Sari
Banjar Tambiyak
Desa Pecatu , Bali
Indonesia 80364
Tel: 62 361 848 2166
This fabulous clifftop pleasure complex on Bali's booming south coast is the region's first fully successful marriage of postmodern cool and tropical hot. The Singaporean design partnership WOHA has created a startlingly original vocabulary that alternates monumentality and intimacy, classicism and funkand lets sky and sea shine through at every turn. The public places and 84 villas spill across a hillside overlooking the ocean with an organic ease that makes the place feel like it's been there forever, and its smart eco-planning may let it stay there almost that long: Flat roofs are insulated with local volcanic rock, and water from washing machines and baths is filtered for garden use. Rooms have ceilings of local bamboo, and the hardwood is recycled from retired Indonesian railway sleeper cars. The yoga pavilion is a little architectural masterpiece on a verdant knoll, and the two restaurantsone serving traditional Indonesian and Balinese, the other contemporary Western fareare excellent. Perhaps one of the resort's most beautiful touches is a private banquet room with a vaulted clerestory studded with 2,500 glittering copper batik stamps.
Editor's Pick
Ubud , Bali
Tel: 62 361 975 333
If you want a sense of how life is lived in a typical Balinese village, Amandari purports to provide it. And the property's 31 low stone-and-teak villas, set among terraced rice fields overlooking the Ayung River gorge, do look like the region's traditional homes. The river-stone pathways winding around the grounds, planted with plumeria and banana trees and decorated with stone carvings, also have an old-world authenticity. But the similarity pretty much ends there. Not too many local villagers' houses have Javanese-marble floors or sunken oversized tubs in glass-walled bathrooms. Or, for that matter, private outdoor pavilions for spa treatments, or a glittering green-tiled infinity pool where musicians serenade during dinner hour. (Not that the guests are complaining about any of this.) The resort hosts several cultural-immersion experiences, though; one of the most popular is the trip to a local market with the restaurant's chef, who teaches guests about the produce for sale and shows them how to use it in traditional Balinese dishes.
Editor's Pick
Manggis , Bali
Tel: 62 363 41 333
This resort, with its series of interlocking, terraced buildings set right into a cliff side, takes full advantage of its setting above the Lombok Strait. Each of the 34 modern, separate guest villas here has its own spacious veranda with daybeds or an infinity pool, most with dizzying views over the sea. The interiors are typical Aman-gorgeous, with inlaid marble-and-wood floors, arched teak window casings, carved bedsteads with luxurious linens, and soaring cane ceilings. Villas are interconnected by winding tree-shaded walkways to the main building, where light cuisine is served in the restaurant, and passion fruit margaritas can be sipped in thatched bales (gazebos). Just below, there's a vast three-tired infinity pool, and a cabana-lined beach, where traditional Balinese massages are given on tables set into the sand. The sheer fabulousness of it all might tempt you to stay on the property for the duration of your stay—but don't. This part of the island—often called "Old Bali"—is chock-full of ancient palaces and temples to explore, and charming villages where you can haggle over snake fruit and carved wooden masks in outdoor markets. The resort offers day trips to all these attractions—which you can choose to explore on foot or via mountain bike or Jeep.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera
Jimbaran , Bali
Tel: 62 361 702 222
This thatched-roof resort on a cliff overlooking the sea is "simply beautiful." Rooms are "open and airy," with traditional Indonesian canopied beds, batik bed runners, and iPod docking stations; villas have private plunge pools. At Padi, the dining pavilions appear to float on lotus ponds. The property is "spread out, so expect to climb some hilly pathways."
(368 rooms)
Editor's Pick
Banjar Baung
Desa Sayan
Gianyar , Bali
Indonesia 80571
Tel: 62 361 975 124
Recent years have seen the opening in Bali of several small resorts comprising Indonesian farmhouses relocated to quiet settings, yet none of them has quite the panache of this choice collection assembled by Canadian jewelry magnate John Hardy and his wife, Cynthia. The four hand-carved wooden houses transported from Java, each more than 100 years old, are set amid rice fields on the Sayan Ridge, an ethereal Eden near Ubud. The furnishings are a harmonious blend of exquisite pieces the Hardys have collected on their journeys: deep-dyed handloomed rugs from Tibet, massive teak cupboards from Java, graceful baskets from Borneo, rawhide benches from Ethiopia. The unpretentious dinner service is simply the best Balinese cooking to be found at an international hotel here. Adventure and cultural activities are well organized, and traditional Balinese massage can be scheduled in rooms. Caveat: A key element of the charm of antique Java houses is their rough-hewn construction, with cracks and knotholes; as a result, the passing conversations of people outside are clearly audible in the room. Not recommended for honeymooners.
Editor's Pick
Jl Melasti
Banjar Kelod
Ungasan , Bali
Indonesia 80364
Tel: 62 361 300 7000
Once a desolate, sparsely populated rock, the Bukit, Bali's southern peninsula, is now chockablock with luxury resorts; the new kid on the cliff, the 72-villa Banyan Tree Ungasan, offers supreme comfort at a competitive rate. The glory here is the Villa, at 2,500 square feet among the largest standard rooms in the region and tantalizingly livable, with completely separate living and sleeping chambers, a guest toilet, a vast marble bathroom (with a little TV for the tub), and many smart details. The private pool is big enough to swim in, with a jet pool adjoining the day pavilion, itself spacious enough for alfresco private dining. The resort's design is attractive and comfortable, if a bit over-logoed with the brand's leaf motif. Service is prompt and friendly, with a high level of English skills by all staff. The creative contemporary international cuisine at the signature restaurant, Ju-Ma-Na, is excellent, and the bar, a gleaming monument of inner-lit alabaster perched on a breezy terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean, is one of the most romantic spots on Bali
Editor's Pick
Jalan Goa Lempeh
Uluwatu , Bali
Tel: 62 361 847 1000
The maid might not leave a diamond necklace on your pillow when she turns down the bed at night, but this new resort still gleams with all the luxury its name implies. The setting is supreme: Magnificently situated atop a 500-foot cliff on the island's southern coast, the resort is a village of 59 private villas clustered around two restaurants, a seaside bar, a spacious spa, and a curving infinity-edge pool. A funicular tram descends the side of the cliff to a rugged, otherwise inaccessible white-sand beach that's just for guests. The interior design is just as opulent: Each villa is constructed of native bangkiray wood and bamboo and furnished with Balinese antiques, and has a private outdoor pavilion and plunge pool. The bathrooms are positively operatic, with spotlighted, freestanding black basalt tubs and gleaming chrome fixtures. Unfortunately, despite the sumptuous trappings, privacy is a bit of an issue; the villas sit close enough to one another that there are clear views into the neighbors' gardens. The signature restaurant, however, which occupies a pair of poolside pavilions graced by fabulous flower arrangements, is one of the island's best Westerns—certainly the top choice for creative Italian cuisine.
Editor's Pick
Jl. Bingin Kuta Selatin
Badung , Bali
Tel: 62 361 847 0958
Hugging the craggy southwestern coastline of the Bukit Peninsula, this group of four whitewashed two-bedroom clifftop villas maximizes the view with floor-to-ceiling glass walls in minimalist, high-ceilinged bedrooms. Clearly the point is to absorb the ocean scenery: Each villa comes with plenty of outdoor cushions, plush daybeds, and a plunge pool, while mighty showers, sunken baths, and dual volcanic-stone sinks fill the spacious bathrooms of these modern thatched-roof houses. The main 65-foot infinity pool overlooks famed surfer beach Dreamland, and the manicured grounds are dotted with works from the Bali-based glass artist Seiki Torige. The eager young staff would do well to improve their English skills, but on-call butlers keep trying until they exceed expectations, whether arranging a tour to nearby Uluwatu Temple or serving an Indonesian feast on a villa's Japanese-style tatsu table. Spa Ray's two treatment suites have unobstructed water views, and generous time slots allow for prolonged outdoor showers on cantilevered wooden decks.
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Jalan Goa Gajah, Tengkulak Kaja
Ubud , Bali
Tel: 62 361 975 685
Not only does the Chedi Club deliver stunning views of Ubud's lush green rice fields, but it comes steeped in Indonesian history. Once the private estate of Hendra Hadiprana, one of the country's most celebrated architects, it comprises 19 stand-alone villas scattered over 12 acres that combine exotic-wood furniture with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and outdoor showers. The Chedi boasts a glamorous pool scene and a partially open-air spaboth rendered superfluous by select villas, which sport private pools and special spa rooms. Descendants of Hadiprana's collection of rare and exotic birds still paddle the central lotus pond and call out from a variety of perches.
Editor's Pick
Banjar Begawan
Ubud , Bali
Tel: 62 361 978 888
The Como group spared no expense on its flagship property, nestled amid jungle greenery outside Ubud—and the results are spectacular. Ten buildings are split into 21 expansive suites, each with a sky-high cane-thatch roof, gleaming wood floor, carved teak furniture, Victorian bath, and canopied bed. Each building has a spacious common dining and lounging area, and a terrace with chaises and an infinity pool overlooking the Ayung River valley below. (For maximum fabulousness, book the Royal Suite—more than 3,000 square feet filled with stunning antiques and artworks, and a multitiered pool with views over Mount Batu Kara.) The ten stand-alone villas are similarly outfitted and rented in their entirety. Spa treatments are a big part of the experience here; there are nine treatment rooms and four pavilions where guests are massaged, wrapped, soaked, steamed, and purified. Nutritionists and mind–body practitioners tailor specific exercise, healing, and diet regimens (there are two health-conscious restaurants). Perhaps the only downside to this place is its remoteness; it's a half-hour drive from Ubud, and once you arrive, you'll be pretty much confined to the property.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Pratama 168
Tanjung Benoa , Bali
Tel: 62 361 778 788
This refreshingly low-key resort on the island's southeastern coast is easily the most family-friendly on the island. The 298 guest rooms and suites here are spacious and comfortable, with authentic Indonesian accents such as dark-wood platform beds, rattan wall screens, and carved objets d'art are offset by clean-lined modern sofas and rugs in Jonathan Adler–type prints. But the interiors aren't the focus here—fun in the sun is. Tanjung Benoa is a spur of land dangling off the end of the island, near the Nusa Dua hotel strip; its lovely, sandy beach is protected by a breakwater that keeps the sea as tranquil as glass. The Conrad takes full advantage of this, offering water sports galore—parasailing, Jet Skiing, cruising aboard a glass-bottom boat or catamaran, intro scuba classes. The resort also has a 108-foot swimming pool designed like a meandering lagoon, with a sandy beach at one end for kids. Several suites have terraces edging the pool; you can change in your room and hop right in.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Damai, Kayu Putih
Lovina , Bali
Tel: 62 362 41008
Lovina Beach on Bali's north shore was the exclusive domain of backpackers and families on a budget until Danish hotelier Nils Normann looked up from the beach and envisioned a country inn on the forested hills above. Opened in 1995, the Damai offers traditional-style bungalows that flank a verdant garden and 2,100-square-foot pool villas on a gorge overlooking the sea. The 42 guest rooms are furnished with Balinese antiques and beautifully crafted hardwood furniture that overflows onto private verandas. The food at the Damai is alone worth a trip: Conceived by Normann's friend Per Thøstesen, a Danish chef who trained with Paul Bocuse, the Continental menu uses organic herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel's gardens. The Damai also raises its own quail, ducks, rabbits, frogs, snails, and pigs—at a discreet distance.—Jamie James
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Jl. Kayu Putih No. 13
Pantai Berawa
Canggu , Bali
Tel: 62 361 844 6392
A short drive from Seminyak along winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali: Set amid rice terraces, ten integral antique houses from all over the Indonesian archipelago—Sumatra, Java, Lombok, and Bali—create a storybook town with meandering cobble paths. The rooms are furnished with rustic antiques: old wooden farming implements, spinning wheels, massive millstones, and cowbells. It could easily have turned out hokey, but tasteful eyes have been at work, and creature comforts haven't been neglected, with luxurious bathrooms added behind the houses, and DVD players and free Internet access in rooms. Complimentary yoga classes are held daily except Sunday in a wide, breezy pavilion, and there's a pretty saltwater pool. Dining options focus on fish and poultry dishes in healthy sauces concocted with vegetables from the resort's organic gardens.
Editor's Pick
Jimbaran , Bali
Tel: 62 361 701 010
From the moment a staff member meets you at the airport with a chilled hand towel, the service at this resort is unparalleled. The 147 elegant Balinese-style villas have stone walls, thatched roofs, and marble floors; inside are separate sleeping, bathing, and living pavilions, private plunge pools with ocean views. At the resort's cooking school, you can take classes in Balinese cuisine, and tour the local markets before preparing your finds in a state-of-the-art kitchen. The excellent spa offers traditional treatments using sea-salt crystals, seaweed, and aromatics, as well as massage, scrubs, and wraps. The luxurious Lulur Jimbaran, based on a Javanese beauty ritual, includes exfoliation with sandalwood and gingerroot, and a soak in a bath infused with flowers from the spa's garden.
Editor's Pick
Sayan , Bali
Tel: 62 361 977 577
Indonesian art and local handmade fabrics decorate the 42 spacious villas and 18 suites of this property, just outside of Ubud. The sliding teak louvered doors, the ceiling fans, and canopy-draped beds all seem very traditional—so it's quite a shock to approach the looming, ultramodern main building, which looks more like a spaceship that's landed on the hillside than a hotel lobby. With reflecting rooftop lotus pools and an open-air "floating bar" with gorgeous views of rice terraces and the Ayung River valley below, it's certainly a showstopper—but it seems markedly out of place in this jungle setting. Still, you'll easily get used to it once you venture inside to the spa and settle in for a Lulur Sayan treatment: a traditional Javanese beauty ritual employing herbal scrubs, a cooling yogurt splash, and Balinese massage. It's even more heavenly when enjoyed in one of the three private spa villas overlooking peaceful gardens.
Editor's Pick
1 Jl. M.H. Thamrin
Jakarta , Java
Indonesia 10310
Tel: 62 21 2358 3800
When it opened in 1962, the Hotel Indonesia was a 14-story marvel of modernism and became the preferred address for visiting foreign dignitaries, movie stars, and journalists, even playing a prominent role in The Year of Living Dangerously. By the time it closed for renovations in 2004, H.I. (as it is universally known) was a run-down wreck in the shadow, literally and figuratively, of contemporary luxury hotels. Newly renovated"reinvented" might be more aptby the Kempinski chain, the hotel once again makes a strong bid to become the city's top choice. Standard rooms are big (475 square feet) and are designed in a relaxed mix of traditional motifs and contemporary plushness. They come equipped with technological marvels: a 42-inch flat-screen TV, lightning-fast Wi-Fi, a long-range cordless phone that rings at the pool or the coffee shop, and a Futurama toilet with more options than a luxury car. The excellent Signatures restaurant, presided over by life-size photos of Indonesia's flamboyant first president, Sukarno, with Marilyn Monroe and JFK, is fitting in a city where extravagant hotel buffets are de rigueur. Guests also have signing privileges at eateries in the adjoining mega-luxe Grand Indonesia Mall.
Editor's Pick
Sire Beach
Sigar Penjalin Village
Tanjung , Lombok
Tel: 62 370 620 111
The lobby of this intimate resort is a 100-year-old carved wooden house incorporating Malay, Chinese, and colonial influences and stocked with funky antiques; dining is in a soaring pavilion by the pool, presided over by fanciful sculptures of Hindu deities. Eighteen spacious bungalows nestle around shaded walkways and lush tropical gardens, giving the place the tranquil atmosphere of a secluded colonial-era compound, with hand-hewn furniture and copper tubs in the outdoor bathrooms. The seven Bhagavad Gita suites have detached bathhouses equipped with Lombok-style bucket-showers; out front, private gardens with plunge pools open onto the white-powder Sire Beach. The Tugu is surrounded by farming villages and virgin wilderness, with the only other modern note an adjacent 18-hole golf course.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Yoga Perkanti
Jimbaran , Bali
Tel: 62 361 705 777
One doesn't usually think of Bali as a land of wide open spaces; yet Kayumanis Jimbaran conveys a sense of what the island was like before the tourism boom began in the seventies. Kayumanis, a regional brand, has created a luxury property to compete with the international chains, with a design that has a distinctively Indonesian feel, and efficient and cheerful service throughout. The reception area is a modest modernist pavilion overlooking a broad, manicured coconut grove, refreshed by sea breezes. A cobblestone path winds past 19 well-spaced residences, each occupying more than 1,500 square feet. A classic Balinese thatched-roof bungalow houses a bedroom and an indoor/outdoor bath; it faces a smaller glassed-in room that can be set up as a study, a second bedroom, or a yoga studio. A long living pavilion adjoins the big private pool. The beautifully presented food emphasizes authentic Balinese cookery and Western comfort food.
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Jl. Kemang Raya 1
Jakarta , Java
Tel: 62 21 719 7989
The Kemang Icon is an extravagant 12-room caravansary occupying the upper floors of an opulent shopping center at the gateway to the chic Kemang district. The lobby, fragrant with flowers, resembles a comfortable art gallery, with a 1,000-year-old stone sculpture of Ganesh, a pair of fabulous French mirrors from the sultan's palace at Surakarta, and an iconic painting of Borobudur by modern Indonesian master Srihadi Soedarsono. The rooms create theatrical vignettes, with silk curtains flanking doorways and plush furniture in ivory and teak. The intimate rooftop restaurant, The Edge, which adjoins a 53-foot infinity-edge pool, serves hearty portions of imported meats and the best local fish, superbly cooked. In lieu of a gym, there's a stunning yoga studio, with a 360-degree skyline view.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Bisma
Ubud , Bali
Indonesia 80571
Tel: 62 361 971933
The sweet-natured staff seem accustomed to seeing guests' jaws drop upon arrival at this contemporary resort a five-minute drive from central Ubud. The 44 rooms face dense jungle and rice paddies, and come with a cozy living area, a 42-inch flat-screen TV with more than 200 movies on Apple TV, and a walk-in closet. A long infinity pool perches at the edge of the Camphuan River, and contemporary Balinese art hangs in public areas. (A complimentary tour of the nearby Neka Museum, founded by the hotel owner's father, is available.) No air-conditioning in the restaurant can mean stifling midday meals. But other detailsa soft cotton tunic (perfect over a bathing suit), freshly baked cookies, and a detailed weekly schedule of Ubud's dance and gamelan performancesgo the extra mile. And you'll eat well: The menu ranges from indigenous dishes to wafer-thin pizzas from the outdoor wood-fire oven.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Laksmana
Seminyak Beach , Bali
Tel: 62 361 730 622
Set among the bustling shops and nightspots of Seminyak, 45 minutes northwest of Kuta, the Legian occupies one of the best stretches of beach on the southern coast. The 67 suites (which range from studios to two-bedroom options) feel more like spacious private apartments than hotel units, thanks to parquet floors, chic recessed lighting, and (in most) sitting and dining areas big enough to host a small cocktail party. All are furnished in streamlined, mod-Indonesian style—teak platform beds, tables and chairs, woven rattan floor mats, gauzy curtains—and have Bose sound systems and iPod docking stations. Many have private balconies overlooking the property's two-tiered swimming pool, with its huge daybeds for sunbathing and lunch-taking, and the sea beyond. Social types gravitate to the lobby piano bar and open-air restaurant in the evenings; romance-seekers can arrange to have dinner served in a private beachfront pavilion. Those who really want to get away from it all can spring for the Beach House, an opulent villa set apart from the rest of the property; it comes with butler and limousine service, a full private breakfast served each day, and an infinity pool for solitary dips.
Editor's Pick
Desa Losari-Grabag
Magelang , Java
Tel: 62 298 596333
This 60-acre resortringed by eight volcanoeshas 26 commodious suites in 18 exotic, historic Javanese buildings. All accommodations have elaborately handcarved doors, mosaic whirlpool baths, enormous four-poster beds, and terraces big enough to dine and recline on. Losari's lush organic gardens, 2,500 fruit trees, and working coffee fields supply provisions to the two restaurants and elaborate two-story spa. What's more, guests can tour the famous Hindu temple of Borobudur, an hour's drive away, before it opens to the public each day.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Gunung Sari Peliatan
Ubud , Bali
Tel: 62 361 977 888
Set on 25 acres of landscaped tropical forest crowning a hill between two river valleys, the 108-room Maya Ubud harmonizes with its wild surroundings without resorting to the clichéd faux-temple architecture that mars many of its corporate competitors. Pool villas have an inviting homey quality, as if you're staying at the guest cottage of an affluent friend, with private gardens that overlook the valley. Even the standard rooms are generously laid out like junior suites, with platform king beds, small living rooms, and balconies with views of the river valley and rice fields. Every major resort in Ubud has a spa, but none can match the setting of this one: It's located 100 feet below the hotel on the banks of the rugged Petanu River. The trio of restaurants serve up international, Asian, and spa cuisine. And if you ever tire of relaxing in the tropical wild, civilization is only a five-minute drive (or short walk) away in the village of Ubud.—Jamie James
Editor's Pick
West Bali National Park
Jalan Raya Gilimanuk, Desa Pajarakan
Buleleng , Bali
Tel: 62 362 94700
If you want to see what Bali was like before the tourists (or, really, anyone) took over, Menjangan Resort is the place, surrounded by the savanna and mangrove forests of the West Bali National Park. Gentle herds of russet-colored mouse deer run free on the grounds, and you might catch a glimpse of the jauntily crested Bali starling (one of the rarest birds in the world) from the restaurant's tree-topping terrace. Standard rooms, which front the swimming pool, as well as the private villas beside a pretty white-sand beach (a rarity on Bali's northern coastline) incorporate the bengkirai wood floors and alang-alang grass roofs of traditional Joglo Javanese architecture. Menjangan also maintains a stable for its collection of Australian horses; guided excursions are available for riders of all levels.—Jamie James
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Pantai Pemuteran, Gerokgak
Buleleng , Bali
Tel: 62 362 94766
Puri Ganesha has been described, in jest, as "a brave experiment in wasted space": Each of the resort's four villas is on half an acre of seaside greensward, delightfully uninflected aside from a 12-meter pool and a bale, or thatched pavilion. At 3,700 square feet, the two-story villas (with up to three bedrooms) work well for families or a double-date holiday; the fine finishes include terra-cotta floors, thatched roofs, and Indonesian antiques. The all-organic kitchen is supervised by owner Diana von Cranach, who prepares an eclectic menu of raw foods, spicy curries, steamed fish, and yummy desserts daily. Most guests at Puri Ganesha take up residence for an extended stay of a week or more. The resort also organizes snorkeling trips to nearby Menjangan Island, visits to a spice farm in the mountains towering behind the fishing village of Pemuteran, and private in-villa performances by a local gamelan and dance troupe.—Jamie James
Editor's Pick
JL Lingkar Mega Kuningan kav E1.1
Jakarta , Java
Tel: 62 21 2551 8888
Fax: 62 21 2551 8889
This hectic, sprawling capital has many business hotels, but for any semblance of luxury, travelers will want to upgrade to the Ritz-Carlton, located in Mega Kuningan, one of the few neighborhoods in Jakarta with an expanse of greensward. Standard rooms, at 700 square feet, are by far the city's largest and most elegantly appointed. Don't be discouraged by the generic lobby: Rooms have 12-foot ceilings and full-length windows looking out at the dazzling skyline. All three restaurants are superb, and the menu of business services is impressive. A well-equipped gym and a lovely spa offer respite in a city that can sometimes be oppressive.
Editor's Pick
5253 Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav.
Sudirman Central Business District
Indonesia 12190
Tel: 62 21 2550 1888
Just two years after opening a gleaming tower in this hyperkinetic capital, Ritz-Carlton has launched a second hotel, this one with a streamlined contemporary styleand a novel approach to service. The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place, a stroll from the Jakarta stock exchange and major financial headquarters, takes the popular executive-class club concept and throws out the rest of the hotel, creating a small swish property smack in the middle of a new skyscraper. Its 62 rooms are all loaded with the extras usually associated with premium club floors: complimentary buffets, local phone service, Wi-Fi, even clothes pressing on arrival. One could grow fat and merry hanging around the Club Lounge, enjoying its superb skyline view over breakfast, lunch, high tea, cocktails, or a nightcap buffet. Sports facilities, shared with residences occupying much of the rest of the tower, are on a par with the city's best private clubs, and include a big pool and tennis on a spacious eighth-floor roof garden. The service is prompt and friendly, and a range of specialty butlers offer expert guidance on everything from batik to traditional Javanese herbal medicine.
Editor's Pick
Kawasan Pariwisata
Nusa Dua , Bali
Indonesia 80363
Tel: 62 361 8478 111
Occupying a prime tranche of sea coast in the resort enclave of Nusa Dua, the 120-room St. Regis brings Fifth Avenue smarts to the tropics without losing a scintilla of the island's languorous magic. Even standard rooms are enormous (990 square feet) and turned out in cosmopolitan style. Spacious pool villas offer a choice of garden privacy, a private gate to the beach, or hop-in access to the meandering 40,000-square-foot lagoon pool. There's no end of things to do herea water-sports center, a private entry to the adjoining Bali Golf & Country Club, frequent cultural events, and an exquisite spa. The resort also abounds in private nooks: A magnificent formal garden dotted with thatched pavilions occupies an expanse of nearly two acres between the main building and the golf course. The beachside Kayuputi restaurant is easily one of the island's best, offering extravagances like wagyu beef and Prunier caviar, and desserts both delicious to the palate and witty to the eye.
Editor's Pick
Sayan Road
Sayan , Bali
Tel: 62 361 975385
Taman Bebek, surrounded by five-star international brands on the prestigious Ayung River gorge, offers amazing value at one of the best locations in the Ubud area. Created under the close supervision of Made Wijaya, Bali's legendary designer, the hotel's bungalow accommodations hark back to the prewar heyday of the Ubud art colony. Every room is unique, finished with Wijaya's blend of classic tropical design and enlightened whimsy, with hand-carved furniture, playful artwork, and fabrics in vibrant colors; four newer suites have a more contemporary style. Just beyond the room terraces and balconies are lush tropical gardens, artfully landscaped to guide the eye toward the natural masterpiece of the gorge. The village of Sayan has a fine selection of places to eat and shop, which makes it possible to go for days without getting into a car.—Jamie James
Editor's Pick
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
Ubud , Bali
Tel: 62 361 972 448
Hotelier Christina Ong proves that less is more with this 29-room hotel a five-minute drive from Ubud. Overlooking the Tjampuhan Valley, the oasis is set on a hillside and backed by coconut palms and banyan trees. Blending in with the surroundings (the buildings are made from local wood, with alang-alang thatched roofs), the understated design features sleek, uncluttered lines and cream-and-white furnishings. The soothing Shambhala spa offers treatments based on Asian traditions. Try the Javanese Lulur Royal Bath (incorporating massage, a bath, and a skin-softening treatment), a ritual still practiced in Bali prior to wedding ceremonies. With complimentary daily yoga classes and the hotel's healthful Bali-influenced menu, you'll return home feeling svelte and serene.
Editor's Pick
Jalan Petitenget
Seminyak , Bali
Tel: 62 361 738106
The high-tech W Retreat & Spa Bali sits on the best curve of the best beach on an island that has until now stressed the traditional. The high, wide lobby, tinkling with a chorus of glass wind chimes, has sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and Bali's craggy southern peninsula in the distance. The hotel's 237 rooms, stocked with iPod docks, Bose sound systems, and 40-inch LED TVs, look more Miami Beach than Bali, although the local artwork and contemporary Asian furniture are subtle reminders that you're far from home. The cuisine at W holds its own against Jalan Petitenget's crowded restaurant row; among the best options are seaside dining at Starfish Bloo and the more casual grill at Fire. Service throughout the hotel is friendly and flawless.—Jamie James


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1. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook sausage and beef over medium-high, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion has softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, then tomatoes; bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
2. Spoon 2 cups meat mixture into bottom of slow cooker. Layer 3 noodles (breaking them as needed to fit), 2 cups meat mixture, and 1/2 cup cheese; repeat with two more layers (refrigerate 1/2 cup cheese for topping).
3. Cover slow cooker, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Add some beef broth if it looks dry and let cook a little longer. Sprinkle lasagna with 1/2 cup cheese. Cover until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
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Monday, February 28
Roger Dean Stadium - Jupiter, FL
Attendance: 4,197
Jupiter, FL (Sports Network) - Gaby Sanchez went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI as the Marlins doubled up the Cardinals, 6-3, in Grapefruit League action.
Matt Dominguez added a two-run homer in the second inning while Anibal Sanchez allowed one run on two hits in two innings of work to record the win.
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Green investments with promise: the top five sectors for a solid return.
New technologies are inherently risky technologies from an investment perspective. Consider the controversy around Solyndra, the solar-panel maker in California that went bankrupt after receiving more than $500 million in loan guarantees from the Obama administration. But for every Solyndra is a success story--the next great energy-saving or waste-reducing device or technology seems always on the horizon.Research WhitePaper (researchwhitepaper.com), a global company that produces reports and guides aimed at capital growth, asked 100 venture capital investors which subsectors of green technology they're most interested in. Below are the top five they've identified as having the most promise of financial return.
1. Energy Efficient Technologies
Energy efficient technologies include Energy Star-rated appliances, HVAC systems and lighting, among many other applications that have the potential to decrease both electrical and fossil fuel consumption in existing infrastructure. These technologies are popular with today's investors because they can be applied directly to existing buildings and generate cash quickly as they represent improvement rather than complete renovation and remodeling.
2. Recycling Technologies
Many parts of the world, including Asia and Africa, suffer from problems resulting from industrial and electronic waste produced by developed countries that's discarded in third-world countries. As a result, world governments have recently produced contracts to improve their recycling processes. Improvements to the process can include conversion of solid waste into energy and recycling materials into packing or building materials. Venture capitalists and green investors, particularly large construction, renovation and engineering companies, are supporting recycling technologies for their money-making potential.
3. Green Building Materials
One of the most important green building materials is cement, a major contributor to pollution from construction sites. Green alternatives--changing the composition, or adding fly ash among other methods--can decrease emissions, provide more efficient insulation and even save water when mixing processes are streamlined. Private investors in Europe, the Middle East and Asia (especially in regions with scarce water supply) have invested heavily in building materials that require less water to produce.
4. Water Resources Conservation
The evolution of green industries is as much about new technologies as it is about environmental conservation, including maintaining our fresh and salt-water resources. Water resources conservation includes diagnosis, water treatment and sustainable irrigation practices. Asian nations like Singapore, Taiwan and Japan have all made conservation of water resources a national priority. Singapore's success in this area has drawn huge investments from both the national government and venture capital funds.
5. Home Products
Home products always need to be replaced, creating many opportunities for manufacturers to earn money through rebate offers and other incentives. Green home products include low-flow showerheads, toilets and faucets; better insulated windows and drapes; paints with low or no volatile organic compounds; and solar panels for domestic water heating or rooftop-generated electricity.
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Trillium Asset Management, LLC (trilliuminvest.com), based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wealth management company that only purchases stock in companies that meet its standards regarding sustainability--environmentally, socially and economically. Trillium CFO Matt Patsky says that while his company wants to ensure that they do not do anything with investors' money that violates their core business principles of environmental and social justice, it is important to keep in mind that green investing can also be truly profitable.
"The results from environmental, social and governmental analyses performed on every company indicate that integrating these principles into investment strategy leaves you with long-term reduction in risk and better quality of management without sacrificing returns," Patsky says.
Regarding global markets Patsky says that the goal is "to try to get people to focus on living their lives in a more sustainable way by supporting enterprises, local economies and food production and carbon footprint reduction." He adds: "We need changes in consumption patterns which will allow us to invest in green companies and do well in the long run."
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Multi-level Evaluation of Chemotherapy-induced Febrile Neutropenia Prophylaxis, Outcomes, and Determinants With Granulocyte-colony Stimulating Factor (Monitor-GCSF)
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This international, prospective, observational, open-label, pharmaco-epidemiologic study observes cancer patients at risk for chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia (FN) who are receiving filgrastim biosimilar for primary or secondary FN prophylaxis to better describe the patient population at risk for FN and treated prophylactically with filgrastim biosimilar, to describe prophylaxis patterns involving filgrastim biosimilar, and to evaluate hematology levels and variability in hematological outcomes, impact on chemotherapy delivery, radiotherapy, surgery, and mortality. Additionally the study aims to identify patient cohorts who are vulnerable to poor response to FN prophylaxis and experience break-through episodes of FN, understand the differences between prophylaxis responders and non-responders, and describe the degree to which prophylaxis of FN is in congruence with guideline recommendations.
Condition |
Febrile Neutropenia Cancer Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Multiple Myeloma Bladder Cancer B-cell Lymphoma |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | International, Prospective, Open-label, Multicenter, Pharmacoepidemiological Study to Determine Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Chemotherapy-treated Cancer Patients at Risk for Febrile Neutropenia and Treated Prophylactically With Filgrastim Biosimilar. |
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) [ Time Frame: 6 months, 6 cycles of chemotharapy ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Describe intraindividual changes in ANC.
- Cohort identification and differentiation [ Time Frame: 6 months, 6 cycles of chemotherapy ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Patient profiles based on medical history, concomitant comorbid conditions and current clinical status.
- Nonresponder analyses [ Time Frame: 6 months, 6 cycles of chemotherapy ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Patient- and center-level variables between patients who had:
- chemotherapy dose delays or reductions,
- surgery delays or cancellations, and
- radiotherapy delays, dose reductions or cancellations vs no such events and
- patients who died vs. survived during the course of prophylaxis with filgrastim biosimilar in all patients and those with break-through FN episodes.
Enrollment: | 1500 |
Study Start Date: | March 2010 |
Study Completion Date: | August 2013 |
Primary Completion Date: | August 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Groups/Cohorts |
Only 1 group
Cancer patients treated with chemotherapy and who are prescribed commercially available filgrastim biosimilar for primary or secondary prophylaxis for FN.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Cancer patients treated with chemotherapy and who are prescribed commercially available filgrastim biosimilar for primary or secondary prophylaxis for febrile neutropenia.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female adults (age > / = 18 years)
- Diagnosed with one of the following types and stages of tumors: stage III or IV breast cancer; stage III or IV ovarian cancer; stage III or IV bladder cancer; stage III or IV lung cancer; metastatic prostate cancer; stage III or IV diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; multiple myeloma.
- Planned to receive primary prophylaxis with filgrastim biosimilar at the first cycle of chemotherapy (regardless of line of chemotherapy); or receiving secondary prophylaxis with filgrastim biosimilar irrespective of chemotherapy cycle.
- Treated with commercially available filgrastim biosimilar per physician's best clinical judgment and per current European filgrastim biosimilar label.
- Female patients must be either post-menopausal for one year or surgically sterile or using effective contraceptive methods such as barrier method with spermicide or an intra-uterine device. Oral contraceptive use is allowed.
- Informed written consent to participate in the study by patients or their legal guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with myeloid malignancies, with the exception of multiple myeloma.
- Sensitivity to filgrastim biosimilar or any other CSF.
- Hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins.
- Radiotherapy to ≥ 20% of total body bone.
- Infection within two weeks of starting current line of chemotherapy.
- Patients with several medical condition(s) that in view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study.
- Patients with willfully negligent nonadherence to their cancer treatment.
- Use of any investigational agent in the 30 days prior to enrollment.
- Women of childbearing potential not using the contraception method(s) described above.
- Women who are breastfeeding.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01459653
Czech Republic | |
Nemocnice Znojmo | |
Znojmo, Czech Republic, 66902 | |
France | |
Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou - Service Oncologie Médicale | |
Paris, France, 75908 | |
Germany | |
Universitaetsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Med. Klinik II Onkologie, Haematologie | |
Hamburg, Germany, 20246 | |
Italy | |
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "San Giovanni Battista di Torino" | |
Torino, Italy, 10126 | |
Poland | |
SPSK1 Klinika Hematologii | |
Lublin, Poland, 20-081 | |
Romania | |
Centrul de Diagnostic si Tratament Euromedic Fundeni | |
Bucuresti, Romania, 022328 | |
Spain | |
Hospital Clinic i Provincial de Barcelona | |
Barcelona, Spain, 08036 | |
Switzerland | |
IMO Clinique de Genolier | |
Genolier, Switzerland, 1272 | |
United Kingdom | |
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - Dept. of Haematology | |
Rotherham, United Kingdom, S60 2UD |
Study Director: | Matthew Turner, PhD | Sandoz |
No publications provided
Responsible Party: | Sandoz |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01459653 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | Monitor-GCSF, EP-502 |
Study First Received: | August 30, 2011 |
Last Updated: | October 6, 2014 |
Health Authority: | Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices France: Comité consultatif sur le traitement de l'information en matière de recherche dans le domaine de la santé Spain: Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios Romania: National Medicines Agency Czech Republic: State Institute for Drug Control |
Keywords provided by Sandoz:
Febrile neutropenia cancer chemotherapy, primary prophylaxis secondary prophylaxis |
filgrastim granulocyte colony stimulating factor observational study noninterventional study |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Chemotherapy-Induced Febrile Neutropenia Febrile Neutropenia Neutropenia Agranulocytosis Hematologic Diseases Leukocyte Disorders |
Leukopenia Lenograstim Adjuvants, Immunologic Immunologic Factors Pharmacologic Actions Physiological Effects of Drugs |
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Welcome to the Killeen Area Growers Association's Green Avenue Farmers Market.
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News.com offers an excellent look at the struggles that mainstream newspapers have had in trying to embrace the blogging revolution. In doing so, the industry has had to wrestle with many of the same challenges that the blogosphere faced while growing up: the tension between information and opinion, issues of credibility and the problem of keeping blogs from being boring.
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The news that top federal officials have asked Microsoft, Google, AOL and other major ISPs to retain records of users' online activity for two years to help with terrorism and child porn investigations has been percolating the past couple of days. A story in today's P-I examines how Seattleites are reacting to — and "seething" over — the idea.
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Glendeer Pet Farm, in County Westmeath, is an interactive experience where people can see, feed and pet animals. Animals include deer, pot belly pigs, llamas, emu, ostrich, goats, donkeys, sheep, monkeys, wallabies and tortoises. Read more
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is a major tourist attraction in the town of Athlone and featurs both the visitor centre itself and the new Luan Art Gallery. Read more
The Derryglad Folk Museum houses a unique 25 year collection of restored horse drawn machinery, tradesman's tools, household utensils and rural artefacts, in Athlone county Roscommon. Read more
Internet cafe with broadband access, low cost international calls. A Western Union agent. Computer repairs, 3v vouchers, mobile telephone credit. Also games, typing, printing, scanning and faxing. Read more
The Dean Crowe Theatre and Arts Centre is located in the 'left bank' area of Athlone minutes away from the town. Read more
Lough Ree Yacht Club in Athlone, County Westmeath is the second oldest sailing club in the world. Read more
Lots of fun for all the family at Athlone Leisure World. Facilities include computerised ten pin bowling, kiddies adventureland, Quasar 2000, astro-turf football and a health and fitness club. Read more
Buckley Cycles is a bike sales and rental shop based in Athlone County Westmeath and Tullamore, County Offaly. Read more
Starting from Athlong in County Westmeath, enjoy a nature cruise on the River Shannon with Viking Tours and experience the Viking and religious history of Lough Ree and historic Clonmacnoise. Read more
The Bastion Gallery is conveniently located in the heart of Athlone's west bank in County Westmeath. The shop offers a unique range of exclusive items, local art, pottery, candles, and jewellery making them ideal presents for any occasion. Read more
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TV Use in Amherst Junction
Here are some of the more interesting nuggets we here at CableTV.com know about TV and Amherst Junction, WI. One-third of Americans have at least four televisions in their home. Roughly half of us stream video online, even though 97% of us still watch traditional TV. Around 72% of Americans are now bundling their cable services with high-speed Internet subscription. With a population of 299 in Amherst Junction, that boils down to 99 Amherst Junction residents with a multitude of televisions, 144 who stream video, 290 with a cable-ready TV, and 215 people with bundled cable contracts.


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Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln Is Deemed a Hoax
When he died less than a year after the painting's public unveiling, an obituary in a Reading, Pa., newspaper noted that he "dabbled in oil paintings." Apparently he dabbled more than anyone at the time realized.
Mind-Blowing Charts From the Senate's Income Inequality Hearing
A major source of inequality in the tax code comes from how it treats investment income. Just ask Mitt Romney, who paid 13.9 percent of his income in taxes in 2010. Most of his earnings came from capital gains, which only get taxed at 15 percent. Proponents of the loophole argue that it helps spur investment, but it also disproportionately helps the rich.
A Peaceful, But Very Interesting Pursuit
Not only was Eliot at the bank, but as the letter above demonstrates, he was happy to be there. A certain pride creeps in to his accounting of his accounting: the salary, the hours, the filing cabinet which is "my province." To read Eliot's letters is to get a full picture of the routine demands of this job, which he clung to despite rigorous efforts from his friends and supporters to free him from the shackles of international finance.
Time for the Tumbrils! by Alexander Cockburn
Also, "conversation" — used as a way of taming all debate and doctrinal struggle into demure prattle. And let us note and deplore the meteoric rise of "existential," which appears to be "going viral."


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Martina McBride And Others With New Albums Out Today – New Tune Tuesday [VIDEOS]
One of the best voices in country music history and two brand new artists hit the stores and online today on this New Tune Tuesday.
One of the best voices in country music history and two brand new artists hit the stores and online today on this New Tune Tuesday.
For those that thought 'American Idol' was losing it's steam after the departure of Simon Cowell, here's some reassuring news that the show is still as popular.
As you know by now and was previously mentioned here on wgna.com, Scotty McCreery beat Lauren Alaina last night to become the 2011 American Idol. His first single which he sang last night has already hit the internet and sounds like a big ol' hit to me! It's called "I Love You This Big".
I'm not afraid to admit that I was not happy last night with the results of "American Idol" this season.
It looks to be a good week for country music as far as reality competition shows go. First, John Rich became the first "Country" Celebrity Apprentice on Sunday and tomorrow we are guaranteed to have a country singer as the next American Idol. It's down to Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina.
Last night's "American Idol" (in case you missed it) had the last three contestants sing three songs each.
Doesn't look like America wants a rocker this year to win on "American Idol." 22-year old James Durbin received the least amount of votes this week on the show. Only three contestants are left now and it's getting down to the wire for sure
This week on "American Idol," two contestants were voted off. 55 million votes were cast for this week's tirbute, if you want to call it that, to Elton John. As I predicted Naima Adedapo was one of those that was sent home. She sang a reggae version of "I'm Still Standing." My opinion, not good at all even if you knew what song she was trying to "make her own."
Country guru Scott McCreery was once again safe last night on "American Idol" as well as my favorite, Lauren Alaina. However, the votes still had to be counted and someone sent home -- or where they?
The field is down to thirteen finalists. Though last night was much better than last Wednesday night's performances, there were still more bad singers versus good singers -- in my opinion.
Over 40 million votes were cast between the performances of "American Idol," Tuesday and Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the twelve male finalists sang a song of their choice while Wednesday, the twelve female finalists did the same. Last night, was the biggest elimination round.


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Brent-goose(A ). Properly a brant-goose, the branta bernicla, a brownish-grey goose of the genus branta. For the people of the village Saw the flock of brant with wonder. Longfellow: Hiawatha, part xvi. stanza 32. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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Vina Punto Alto Carmenere Punto Nino 2011
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The year 2011 was an interesting year for many northern and central European countries, as the weather was more than unpredictable in the spring and summer. However, in most countries, the climatic conditions thankfully settled down in the late summer and fall. The result of this slightly difficult year of weather in France was a set of surprisingly small yields, but overall, these yields were of a higher quality than those harvested in certain previous years. A fantastic set of wines was also made in Italy and Spain, and the Rioja wines - when released - are set to be very good indeed. Austria also had superb year in 2011, with almost fifty percent more grapes being grown and used for their distinctive Gruner Veltliner wines than in the year before. Possibly the European country which had the finest 2011, though, was Portugal, with wineries in the Douro region claiming this year to be one of the best in decades for the production of Port wine, and the bright, young Vinho Verdes wines. In the New World, the Pacific Northwest saw some of the best weather of 2011, and Washington State and Oregon reportedly had a highly successful year, especially for the cultivation of high quality red wine grapes. Chile and Argentina had a relatively cool year, which certainly helped retain the character of many of their key grape varietals, and should make for some exciting drinking. South Africa had especially good weather for their white wine grape varietals, particularly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and many South African wineries are reporting 2011 as one of their best years in recent memory.
The deep blue colored grapes of the Carmenere varietal have their origins in France, where they are still listed as one of the elite grape varietals allowed by French law for the use in Bordeaux wines, generally regarded to be the finest in the world. However, the use of Carmenere grapes in France has been dwindling for many decades now, and it has been in several New World countries where they have seen their renaissance. Although still mostly used as a blending grape, single variety Carmenere wines are greatly sought after as a result of their deep, complex aromas, stunning blood red color and the fact that the grapes, when processed at optimum ripeness, carry some fascinating flavors, including chocolate, tobacco, and spicy cherry notes.
When considering the rich and fertile central valleys of Chile, where we find most of the oldest, grandest and established wineries, it is difficult to imagine a more suited landscape for vineyard cultivation and wine production. Mineral rich soils, eight months of sunshine per year, oceanic winds and clear water running down the mountainsides it is little wonder that the imported Old World grapes do so well here. Chile is renowned world-wide for producing highly drinkable wines, packed full of fruit-forward character and enjoyed young and fresh, as well as being home to more complex wines reminiscent of many Old World varieties. Whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon is widely regarded as being Chile's 'flagship' grape varietal, equally fine produce comes from Chardonnay grapes (indeed, the Sol de Sol Chardonnays are widely agreed to be amongst the New World's finest white wines) the plummy Merlot and silky, intense Pinot Noir.


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For those waiting for my Superman vs. Goku fight I am just giving an quick update with the status. I have all the scans and have done all the calculations (the results are amazing!) but I am still writing up the fight itself. So that will problably be done in a day or two.
Besides that I am giving a projection of the rest of the fights I have planned for "season one" if you will. I am planning 8 episodes per season with the last one being decided by viewer suggestion, this is my current line-up although it is subject to change.
2: Mewtwo vs. Machinedramon
3: Naruto vs. Ichigo vs. Luffy
4: The Death Star vs. The Enterprise
5: Power Rangers vs. Necromorphs
6: Godzilla vs.Gamera
7: Eternal Sailor Moon vs. God Emperor of Mankind
8: Viewer Suggestion
Thoughts on the current-line as well as ideas for the last matchup are appreciated.


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Ada breaks into Leon's home.
I came to his home to steal from him, one night at two in the morning. My superiors had sent me on a short errand to steal information from him that was classified so tightly, they denied me any information and demanded I simply bring his entire hard disk to them. I picked the lock and slipped into his city apartment through the front door, the windows being out of the question due to his residence on the 14th floor. The place was about as plain as plain could get. His personal possessions were few and his decor was non-existent. I should have expected nothing less from a man such as Leon, who had plenty of more important things to worry about. I slipped down the hall and past the door of his bedroom, which was cracked open. I wanted to stop and take a look at him to see how he was faring after all these years, but I quickly pushed the thought out of my mind and made my way to the office.
Creeping into his office, I was surprised to see how well lived it was. The walls were adorned with certificates and awards from the police academy and the secret service. Pictures of family and friends were stuck into the calendar on his desk. The room was nearly silent. The laptop on his desk hummed softly and I slunk over to the desk to take what I had come for. What I didn't realize when I pushed the high-backed leather chair out of the way was that Leon himself was sleeping within it. His sleeping form stirred, clad in his black slacks, belt, boots, and a form-fitting black tank. While I appreciated the sight, I did not have time to admire it. He stirred again, not quite awake yet. Shit. I dashed out of the room and into the first open door I found, his bedroom. I slithered under the bed, heart pounding, and waited for him to (hopefully) fall back asleep. I heard him stand up, his boots scuffing along the floor as he dragged his half-awake body into the bathroom to do his business. No doubt he had no idea what had just happened, thank goodness.
But now I was caught between a rock and a hard place. Do I stay under his bed? What if he comes back in here to go to sleep? What if it takes him HOURS to fall asleep? Do I make a break for the coat closet in the living room? Who checks their closet at two in the morning? Maybe I could sneak back into the office right then, grab the computer, and get the hell out of there? I heard a flush. Better decide soon. I crawled out from under the bed as fast as I could, kicked off my shoes, and silently booked it for the living room.
Too late. The bathroom door opened just as I passed it. Leon's eyes widened in shock, but he quickly realized what had happened. He easily knocked me down and fell to one knee, grabbing both of my arms and pinning them behind my back. He drew my gun from where it was tucked into the back of my pants and held it to my head.
The butterfly on my sleeve must have given away my identity. "Ada," he spoke, his tone livid with anger. He rolled me over onto my back to get a look at my face as though he needed to confirm my identity. The gun was now pointed at my temple. I looked up at his face, illuminated from the side by the light shining in from his bathroom door. All traces of sleep gone from his features, he was furious. Never in my life had I ever seen this man, this gentleman, protector, guardian, so angry. It was only then that I realized the true toll all those years and close calls had taken on him. The scar on his cheek from Spain, the only evidence of the horrors he had endured, shone white against his skin. The rest of the hurt was in his eyes; his angry, furious eyes.
The gun fell to the floor as Leon gripped my neck, standing and picking me up to slam me against the wall. I gasped for air and clawed at his large hand clutched around my throat. "Bitch. Did he send you here to kill me? To finally finish me off because you were too cowardly to do it in Spain? Or did you just think you would pay me a visit? Check up on me? Snoop into my personal business?" he hissed. He stared at me coldly and loosened his grip on my throat enough to allow me to respond.
Explaining myself to him is something I would never do, no matter how much I would like to. I denied him a response wriggled free from his grasp, but he caught me by the wrist and held fast.
"Why didn't you do it, Ada? You could have. Hell, you should have. If only you knew how much hurt you have caused me all these years." Leon's eyes narrowed and he gritted his teeth as he gripped my jaw in one hand and pinned my wrist to the wall with the other.
Before I could muster any sort of response, he crashed into me, his lips overtaking mine in a fiery kiss. I stood still in shock as he ravaged my mouth like a hungry animal, unsure of how to react. A long time ago, after encountering him in Raccoon City, I had desired this man. Even in Spain I desired him. I even got the distinct impression that despite his mission- oriented mind, he desired me. However, those events happened long ago, and I had since pushed those notions to the back of my mind, abandoning what I could of them because I knew it could never happen. Or at least, I thought it never could. I did not get my hopes up, however, because a kiss is just a kiss, and as Leon began to pull me closer, my suspicion that his kiss was oriented by no more than an overwhelming torrent of emotions and flashbacks was confirmed.
No sense in rejecting the moment, though, I thought. If a kiss is indeed just a kiss, I might as well enjoy it. And so I kissed him back, allowing my tongue to interact with his, already plotting a course around my mouth. He softened his grip on my jaw and steadied himself by placing his hand on the back of my neck. I allowed him to do this, and placed my free hand on the small of his back, but as he stepped closer and wrapped his arms around my neck, I knew this about to be more than just a kiss. There were many reasons I had consigned myself to 'it'll never happen,' one of which was that it never SHOULD happen. It took all of my self- control, but I placed my hands on his chest and spoke.
"Leon, stop." was all I said to him. He stopped and drew back to look into my eyes. His aggression was not gone. He was still running on the adrenaline invoked by my intrusion, but the look in his eyes had softened. He was hiding his sadness from me as best he could but it showed through anyway.
"Why?" he said slowly. He begged me with his eyes to allow him to continue, his emotions, his desire, his sorrow, his anger, all battling for control in his mind.
"This cannot happen," I said firmly. "If you think what I did has hurt you all these years, you have no idea how much it will hurt you now if you continue. We can never be together, Leon. You know that and I know that."
"What is this then? You break into my house, for whatever reason, and I catch you and you expect me to just let you go? Ada, you haven't the slightest idea how long I have wanted to be with you, to have you. And finally, now, even if for a moment, I do have you." Leon's exterior was beginning to crack, but his brilliant blue eyes remained hotly focused on mine. "Why did you come here?"
"To steal from you."
He let me go and turned his back to me. "Take what you want and leave."
Without another word he disappeared into his bedroom, closing the door behind him. I heard a soft thud which I can only imagine was him collapsing onto his bedspread.
I should have gone straight into his office, taken his computer, and left. Instead, I thought of how he must have just hit rock bottom. He had no idea what I was going to take from him, but if he was willing to just stop caring and allow me to take whatever I wanted from him, he must have felt lower than low. I stepped into his office and sat down in his crisp leather seat, looking around at his various commendations and recognitions. I thought about how well he was doing with his professional life, despite the fact that his personal life seemed to be suffering. He seemed to have no woman in his life, and the images of his family seemed so cold, so generic. It was as if he had nothing to live for but his mandatory service to the government. Eventually my thoughts turned to myself, and my mandatory service.
I do not know how long I sat there, thinking of how I got here, how I came to be a spy, how I had made it to this part of life. I was highly successful and in control and yet my life choices had put me in this place, working for the 'bad guy,' as it were. Suddenly this whole thing felt wrong. I tried to shake this feeling, as I had done many times before. What was I doing here? I had been turned against this man I cared for since the very beginning. I stood slowly, and made my way over to his bedroom.
Pressing my ear against the door, I listened quietly for the sound of his rhythmic breathing. Slowly, I slid the door open, thankful that it did not squeal. There he was, passed out on his stomach, his lower half covered by the bedcovers and his bare torso exposed. His clothes lay in a pile beside his bed on his otherwise spotless white carpet. As I crept closer to him, I noticed there was ink on his back. Right in the center of Leon's back were the clearly visible words "In Memoriam," and beneath that, "29 September 1998." I lifted an eyebrow in interest. It seemed he carried the weight of the Raccoon City disaster almost literally on his shoulders. I wondered who went with him to get that tattoo, if anyone.
Sitting down softly on the bed beside him, I took a moment to gaze at his features. His face was the very image of unrest, despite the fact that I could tell he was sleeping heavily. He twitched occasionally in his fitful sleep, his eyes moving rapidly behind his eyelids. I was curious if he had nightmares, if he suffered through them in silence, or if he did everything he could to insure a dreamless sleep. Perhaps he had a therapist that he saw, no doubt the government made him see one at some point in time. These were questions I would never get to ask. I reached out and brushed a few strands of his sand-colored hair out of his face. He hummed and leaned into my hand, and I allowed my fingers to trace his jawline, cradling his chin as my thumb brushed across his lips.
His skin, soft and touchable, brought down the last barrier of my defenses. In this vulnerable moment, I hung my head and cried. It was shameful, a woman like me crying over one man, regretting in that one moment every decision I had ever made regarding my career. Where would I have ended up if I had not made those choices? Would I be a spy for the US government, as opposed to Umbrella? Maybe just a secretary? Maybe I would have met Leon in another time, another place, and wooed him with my charms. We could have fallen in love, fought together, laughed together, and made love together. Perhaps we could have even had children. But then again, he may not have made it through Raccoon City without my help. I cradled his head and wept, planting a kiss first on his forehead, and then, softly, on his mouth, wishing I had let him continue to kiss me before.
It took all of my resolve to finally stand and leave, not knowing when I would see him again. I deliberately went against my orders, leaving the information I was sent to obtain behind selfishly. I silently gathered my shoes from beneath his bed, where I had kicked them off in effort to run undetected across his room, and my gun from the floor in the hallway and left his apartment without a word. However, as I left, I risked one last glance at him, still sleeping deeply, albeit fitfully, on his stomach. A glimmer of hope sparked in my mind that one day, Leon and I would meet again. Not as adversaries, not as agent versus spy, but as a man and a woman. Simple as that.


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Young people overlooking manufacturing jobs
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
SOMERSWORTH — Despite better than average pay and benefits, many young people are overlooking careers in manufacturing, the state's top economic development official said Tuesday.
The two-hour meeting focused was on existing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) offerings at local schools and ongoing efforts to train students for high-tech manufacturing jobs.
Despite these and other encouraging trends, many large N.H. manufacturers are having a hard time finding skilled workers.
Meanwhile, programs at the Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter are jam-packed, and some students are being turned away due to high demand, according to principal Margaret Callahan. |