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Transportation systems in Washington State include road, air, rail, and maritime. Use of these systems and supporting transportation vehicles create the opportunity for accidents, emergencies, and disasters. Transportation hazards are natural or human caused.
Road: In 1996, two highway accidents were major emergencies. These accidents involved multiple car pileups that closed Interstate 5 (I-5) for hours; detoured traffic clogged other roadways, and overwhelmed local emergency response capabilities.
- January 1996: A 19-car pileup occurred in Whatcom County, near Ferndale, that closed northbound Interstate 5 for four hours. No one was injured.
- August 1996: A 42-car pileup occurred on Friday afternoon of Labor Day Weekend between Tacoma and Seattle on I-5. This accident closed southbound I-5 for four hours. Diverted traffic clogged most of the nearby highways and streets. The accident caused by rain, high speeds, and heavy traffic was responsible for 23 injuries and 1 death.
Air: Washington State has not experienced a major air accident, but the likelihood is increasing. A major air accident would almost certainly involve mass casualties. Several private plane crashes have resulted in injury and death.
Rail: Washington State experienced rail accidents in recent years.
- November 1993: A head on collision of a Union Pacific train and a Burlington Northern train near Kelso killed five-railroad crew. The crash caused an explosion and a fireball was fueled by 10,000 gallons of diesel on the trains. The area is one of the busiest rail corridors in the United States with 60 trains using the two sets of track daily. Amtrak uses these tracks 2 to 3 times per day.
- January 1997: A massive landslide in Snohomish County pushed five freight cars into Puget Sound and knocked out 100 yards of track. Amtrak and Burlington Northern use these tracks regularly.
Maritime: Washington State has not experienced a major accident involving a state ferry, but a series of incidents have occurred.
- Ferries:
- 1981: The Klahowya collided with a Liberian freighter in heavy fog in Elliot Bay causing minor damage.
- 1986: A freighter failed to respond to numerous attempts at passing arrangements and the ferry Chelan was forced to stop to avoid collision.
- 1986: The Hyak ran into a reef near the Anacortes ferry terminal, forcing the evacuation of 250 passengers.
- 1987: An inbound freighter nearly collided with the ferry Walla Walla, leaving Seattle Pier 52. The ferry turned hard right to avoid a collision.
- 1991: The ferries Sealth and Kitsap collided in heavy fog just north of Bremerton, injuring one woman.
- 1994: The ferry Nisqually went aground on Elwha Rock off of Orcas Island.
- 1994: The ferry Kitsap collided with a pleasure craft as it was proceeding to a Bremerton dock.
- 1994: The ferry Elwha crashed into the Anacortes dock causing $500,000 in damages.
- 1995: The ferry Nisqually lost power and rammed into the Lopez Island dock. Several passengers suffered minor injuries and the dock was seriously damaged.
- 1996: The ferry Elwha nearly runs aground in the San Juan Islands when the skipper goes for an unauthorized, 15-mile detour.
- 1999: The ferry Elwha crashed into the Orcas Island dock when the engines failed to reverse, causing $2.5 million in damages and disrupting vehicle traffic for days.
- Other Vessels
- A Canadian study examined past collisions, accidents, and groundings in the Straits of Juan de Fuca and found that 56% involved bulk carriers, 12% involved container vessels, 12% involved passenger vessels, and 18% involved tankers. Tankers are currently the most heavily regulated. Washington State's strict regulations on tanker vessels were passed after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.
- On February 12, 1997 a sailboat sent a mayday distress call near the entrance to La Push Harbor after its mast was tore off in a storm. A standard 44-foot Coast Guard rescue lifeboat responded in 20-foot seas. The boat capsized several times and righted itself, as designed. Three of the four-crew lifeboat members were drowned after leaving the boat. The fourth member remaining on board survived. The rescue boat is capable of operating in 30-foot seas.
- The New Carrisa cargo ship ran aground near Coos Bay, Oregon on February 4, 1999 with 150,000 gallons of fuel on board. On February 10 the spill response team decided to burn the fuel. The operation was a partial success but split the stern from the bow. Crews managed to pump 100,000 gallons of fluids to tanks on shore but most of it was water. On March 8, 1999, a tug pulled the bow to sea and a Navy submarine sinks the bow with a torpedo on March 11. On October 5 the crew attempted to pull the stern to sea unsuccessfully. Concerns were that the ship or onboard fuels would drift toward the Washington coast and cause a hazardous materials incident.
Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment
- Road: Privately owned vehicles and buses provide transportation for individuals in Washington State using freeways, highways, and roads. Trucks and trailers carry interstate and intrastate cargo. Interstate pileups caused by fog, rain, high speeds, and heavy traffic are common on the west side of the Cascade Mountains.
- Air: A major airline crash will create a mass casualty incident with hundreds of injuries or deaths. Hazardous materials incidents are created with fuel spills and dangerous cargo, such as chemicals in a crop duster or an airplane carrying fire retardant. The crash of a military aircraft with munitions or classified material requires the support of explosive ordinance disposal or military security. An airplane crash in a remote area of the state creates a search and rescue situation.
- Rail: Major rail carriers in Washington State are Burlington Northern and the Union Pacific for freight, and Amtrak for passenger travel. North, south, east, and west travel is available. Other short haul carriers and local trains also exist. The greatest risk associated with freight trains is a spill of hazardous materials. An accident involving an Amtrak train traveling in Washington State could result in a mass casualty incident.
- Maritime: The Washington State ferry system is the primary means of marine passenger transport. During 1995, 22 ferries made 71,435 round trips in state waters. In 1995, 1,256 different ships made 3,619 calls to Puget Sound ports either through the Straits of Juan de Fuca or the Straits of Georgia. The Puget Sound, navigable rivers, and Pacific Ocean make Washington State vulnerable to shipping and boating accidents as well as ferry accidents. Ferry accidents could result in a mass casualty incident.
The United States Coast Guard has the primary responsibility for safety and rescue on the open waterways. Major emergencies associated with freight vessels are more likely to result from spills or collisions with passenger vessels.
Washington State is vulnerable to all types of transportation emergencies. The two major effects of transportation accidents are human injury and hazardous materials releases. Mass casualty incidents can be difficult because of location. Remote locations have limited resources, make response time slow, and delay treatment of the injured. Heavily populated locations have crowd control problems and slow response time due to congestion. The worst type of accident would involve mass casualties and a hazardous material release. The presence of hazardous materials slows response to the injured for fear of exposing emergency personnel. Mass casualty events quickly overwhelm local emergency personnel, hospitals, and blood banks. Areas typically plan for these events with mutual aid agreements.
The source and location of transportation accidents vary but the response is typically the same. Response is focused on determining the presence of hazardous materials and then assisting the injured.
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We can finally give waiting fans some good news! Last Call Volume 2 will go on sale February 13th at local comic shops, bookstores and ComiXology.
For those wondering, this book has been finished for quite some time now and delivered to the printer right on schedule. The reason for the delay from the original release date was due to a destructive fire at the printer. It has taken weeks, but it looks like they are getting back up to capacity and we couldn't be happier. We are glad no one was seriously injured.
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text: Jeff Reynolds joined Darling Consulting Group in 1996, where he is now a managing director, after serving as an auditor in the insurance and banking industries. In this capacity, Reynolds' primary responsibility is advising clients on ways to enhance earnings while more effectively managing their risk positions. He regularly assists clients with strategic and capital planning projects and has also served on numerous due diligence teams for client acquisitions.


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The IEA says rising LNG output will help protect against disruptions globally as the new conflict between Russia and Ukraine rekindles concerns about security of supply.
Base oil is the main component of finished oils and plays a vital role in the quality of the finished engine oil. The base oil is produced at Shell's Pearl GTL plant in Qatar.
A decision to proceed, on what would be the first plant of its kind in the US, will depend on costs at the chemical project, the price of oil, diesel and gas and the health of the global economy.
Gulf Publishing Company's second annual GTL Technology Forum was held from July 30–31, 2014, in Houston, Texas. Speakers and attendees shared insight on gas processing technology developments, project economics and business challenges, with a focus on GTL processing technologies.
Several companies are teaming up to develop technology to produce butadiene from the suddenly-abundant butane supplies from the US shale boom.
Speaking at the GTL Technology Forum, Paul Koppel outlined the economic problems with many current GTL proposals and how increased synergies can help push the projects forward.
CB&I's scope includes the license and engineering design of three units in addition to the previously-announced award for its ethylene technology and front end engineering and design (FEED) services.
The study, which is being conducted in conjunction with Mozambique's national oil company and Italian multinational Eni, will assess the viability and benefits of such a plant to the region.
The move comes in order to meet growing natural gas liquids (NGLs) production in the Utica and Marcellus Shale regions under new contracted commitments from numerous producer customers.
The plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is expected to be operational by late 2015, has a total estimated cost of $135 million. The brownfield plant will be owned and operated by Juniper GTL.
The Gastech 2014 Conference and Exhibition brought together a number of panelists from the buyer and seller sides to share their recommendations for securing Asia's gas demand. The first panel session of the conference examined gas pricing, infrastructure requirements and market evolution, from a demand-side perspective.
Rising gas production is propelling Qatar to be a global leader in LNG exports and GTL technology, and it will play a key role in the future growth of Qatar's downstream sector.
The European Parliament approved a law that sets common technical standards and encourages more filling stations for alternative vehicle fuels including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen.
The company will construct a unit-train-accessible rail unloading facility, storage tanks, and ship loading area with the capability to load marine vessels with up to a capacity of 550,000 bbl.
All four members will work exclusively through the JV to pursue the intended application (GTL using renewable gas, optionally in conjunction with natural gas) in the US, Canada, United Kingdom and China.
In furtherance of the agreement with the Kazakhstan government, CompactGTL intends to build the world's first commercially deployed small-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Kazakhstan.
A searchable database of project activity in the global hydrocarbon processing industry
Engineers and designers are highly skilled individuals. Forcing them to enter design changes using tables, forms and spreadsheets is unproductive and uneconomical, and it increases the likelihood of human error—this is the way that most instrumentation software systems currently work. For too long, software vendors have denied engineers and designers the simple practicality of a graphical visual engineering interface with "drag and drop" capability and inbuilt intelligence, ensuring changes are automatically replicated into all the associated data and databases.
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By: Josh Rosenthal
Total Wine & More is a giant. They've got nearly 100 stores in 14 states. Bloomington could be their first store in Minnesota, but getting a liquor license hasn't been easy.
"It's been an unusual case," said Bloomington City Attorney Sandra Johnson.
The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association sent Bloomington City Attorney Sandra Johnson a stack of Total Wine related court cases, mostly from other states. That caused one delay of Total Wine's liquor license vote because the Beverage Association told us -- they are "interested in a fair application of the rules around liquor licensing." The vote just got pushed back a second time and now it's scheduled for April.
"What we're doing right now is we're letting Total Wine's attorneys bring me their evidence, their rebuttal," Johnson explained.
So the Total Wine in Bloomington may not open anytime soon, but it is having an effect on other liquor stores that are already here.
As Ted Farrell put it, "the one thing we've always said at Haskell's is good competition makes you a better retailer." Farrell is president of Haskell's and says they've needed more space for a while. They're opening a new 20,000 square foot "super cellar" in Maple Grove this week, and Farrell calls Total Wine "the straw that broke the camel's back."
He added, "when you're in competition with people you just got to be as good or hopefully better than they are."
So Total Wine still has a big stack of paper between them and Minnesota, but their presence is already being felt.


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November 28, 2014
Updated Friday, March 7 -- 1:00pm
Posted Friday, March 7 --- 8:00am
Dane County sheriff's deputies have arrested a second suspect in the burglary of the Mobil Quick Stop in the town of Dunn.
45 year-old Phillip Smith is being held in the Dane County jail on tentative charges of burglary and party to a crime.
Just after midnight authorities were called to the quick stop for an alarm.
When they arrived a masked man, 24 year-old Nathan Mistle, was seen leaving the store.
He was arrested and booked on burglary, criminal damage to property and other charges.
UPDATE from the Dane County Sheriff's Department:
Through subsequent investigation, a second suspect in the burglary at the Mobil Quick Stop in the Town of Dunn has been identified and arrested.
Dane County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested Phillip W. Smith, age 45 of Fitchburg. He is currently being held in the Dane County Jail on tentative charges of Burglary – Party to a Crime.
Official Press Release from the Dane County Sheriff's Office:
Madison, WI. March 7, 2008. -- At approximately 12:14 am, Dane County Sheriff's Deputies, along with officers from the Village of McFarland and City of Stoughton, responded to the Mobil Quick Stop, located at 1888 Barber Dr., Town of Dunn, for an intrusion alarm.
Upon arrival, a masked individual was observed exiting the premises and was taken into custody by deputies.
Nathan J.H. Mistle, age 24 of Madison, was arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail on the following charges: Burglary; Possession of Burglary Tools; Criminal Damage to Property; and Resisting.
The Burglary remains under investigation by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
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Barack Obama Campaign Now Incinerating Cash in Arizona
Ever get an e-mail from a Nigerian prince who is so desperate to get rid of his vast fortune that he's willing to literally give it away?
It turns out that prince was named David Plouffe, Obama campaign manager.
Plouffe, still sitting on an enormous pile of cash, has decided that rather than dispose of it the traditional way (swing state ads, charitable donations, incineration) is going to use it to buy airtime in Arizona…
Barack Obama's presidential campaign is taking the unprecedented step of launching its first advertising in rival John McCain's home state of Arizona.
Obama campaign manager David Plouffe announced the advertising buy this morning, saying the campaign also would re-launch advertising in Georgia, where it hasn't advertised in several months, and start advertising in North Dakota…
"It's enough in the realm of the possible that we want to put a little extra effort at the end," he said. "We want to give it a go in the last few days. We wanted to see how far we can go."
The polls have already shown that McCain is no homecoming king within the state. The reasons are complex but include…
* He carpetbagged from Virginia on speculation that a House seat was opening up.
* His entire political career was made possible by his wife's beer money.
* He's been irritating his neighbors with robocalls.
* Barry Goldwater couldn't stand him.
Still, spending ad dollars in the man's home state is quite a gamble by Plouffe. Not as risky as giving a Nigerian internet prince your bank account information, but probably more hubristic.
Just ask the old David Plouffe — the one who sent all those e-mails asking us for money.
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HRD & HRM are both related terms were also termed as Personnel Management.
HRM is Human Resource Management, it is the management of Human resource in an organization.taking care of the basic requriments of the employees such as recruiting, staffing maintaining of employee relations and other employee realted issues.
HRD is the Human Resource Development, it is the development of the Resources of the Company (Human)
HRD includes the areas of training and development, career development, and organization development. This is related to Human Resource Management -- a field which includes HR research and information systems, union/labor relations, employee assistance, compensation/benefits, selection and staffing, performance management systems, HR planning, and organization/job design.
HRD is complete only with a proper HRM in the company.
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text: A legendary run of music from the late, great Sam Cooke – almost all of his recordings for RCA Records, packaged here in one sweet little package! The scope of the set is wonderful – and almost something of a revelation, given that a number of these titles have never appeared on CD in the US before – making this collection a real discovery in soul music! Cooke first came out of the underground in the late 50s – and by the time he hit RCA, was really ready to take on new challenges – recording some key tracks that would help redefine the sound of soul for the 60s – and also working on some special album projects that expanded the range of work that he was handling – showing off some great sides of his talents. The set features the killer live album One Night Stand – recorded at the Harlem Square Club – plus the studio albums Cooke's Tour, Hits Of The 50s, Swing Low, My Kind Of Blues, Twistin The Night Away, Mr Soul, and Night Beat – all packaged in these cool little LP-styled sleeves! © 1996-2014, Dusty Groove, Inc.


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With the start of his prison sentence just five days away, SOHH spoke to T.I. to see how he's preparing to serve his prison sentence and how he envisions life after his release.
Though he must surrender on Friday March 27th, T.I. told SOHH that his "official day of reckoning" is not at the forefront of his mind.
"[I] focus on today and let tomorrow handle itself," he said. "That's all I can do. I don't have [to think about it.] I know it's there. It doesn't require any thought. I think about preparing myself financially making sure that everything is in place that I need it to be in order for the lifestyle of my family to continue in the way that it must." (SOHH)
T.I. was initially arrested in October of 2007 after being under investigation.
The entertainer, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was arrested in a federal sting after his bodyguard-turned-informant delivered three machine guns and two silencers to the hip-hop star, according to a Justice Department statement. Authorities said that Harris, 27, provided the bodyguard $12,000 to buy the weapons, which Harris is not allowed to own because he is a convicted felon. (CNN).
Last March Tip accepted a plea deal that would keep him out of jail for some time.
T.I. received a deferred jail sentence of one year and one day followed by three years supervised release, plus 1,500 hours of community service and a $ 100,000 fine. Home confinement was also part of the deal, as well as completing 1,000 of the community-service hours before his jail time. (MTV)
T.I. told SOHH that he plans to immediately return to the forefront of rap once he is released from prison.
"I might take me about a week or two to myself. Kick it with my fam, go on vacation, let my hair down a little bit just to clear my head and prepare myself for the rigorous schedule that will be placed in front of me to make up for lost time. I'm not gon sit still too long. I don't celebrate success too long, I just try to work on the next successful opportunity." (SOHH)
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Backcountry alpine adventure
Forget the crowds, gondolas and lift lines.
The Squamish area offers an incomparable backcountry mountain experience that is a true alpine adventure. Discover backcountry ski and splitboard touring at its best as you explore ancient forests to reach destinations like the Elfin Lakes or Red Heather huts in the Diamond Head area of gorgeous Garibaldi Provincial Park. Spend the day enjoying laps on Paul Ridge, or use the hut as a base camp to explore the gargoyles, Mt Garibaldi & Mt Atwell. Or, tour through Brohm Ridge, Cloudburst Mountain or the Tricouni areas of the Squamish/Cheakamus Divide. You may never visit a ski resort again.
A favourite backcountry challenge is the traverse of the Garibaldi Neve which brings you from Diamond Head to Garibaldi Lake.
In addition to the incredible backcountry skiing, Squamish is also an ideal destination for snowshoeing; featuring abundant marked trails, plus snow-capped mountain vistas and pristine wooded glades, creeks, wildlife and more to enjoy while trekking through Mother Nature's backyard.
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text: On April 2, 2011, at 0947 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172RG, N4914V, impacted structures during a go around at the Owl Canyon Gliderport (4CO2), Wellington, Colorado. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot were not injured. The airplane sustained crushing damage to the left wing and buckling of the forward fuselage. The aircraft was registered to and operated by G&M Aviation Inc. under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which operated without a flight plan. The flight originated from the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (FNL), Loveland, Colorado at 0915.In statements provided by the private pilot, while on the final approach leg to a 15-foot wide runway, she was having difficulty maintaining runway alignment and approach airspeed due to the shifting wind direction. The CFI directed a go-around and the private pilot began the go-around procedures to include raising the landing gear. The CFI took control of the airplane, retracted the flaps to 10 degrees and attempted to get the airplane to climb. The airplane continued flying in ground effect and drifted left of the runway. The private pilot reported that the airplane was in ground effect and did not have enough performance to maneuver away from a gazebo that was located approximately 145 feet from the runway centerline. The airplane's left wing collided with the gazebo and the right wing collided with the windsock. The CFI performed a forced landing on the airport property and the airplane slid to a stop on its belly.An examination of the airframe and engine by a responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact anomalies which would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.


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There's a battle in Florida over the best way to educate kids. At the Republican National Convention former Governor Jeb Bush told the nation, Florida is on the right path. That path heads in the direction of more charter schools and less funding for traditional public schools.
At the RNC, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush praised the state's gains in education.
"In 1999, we were at the bottom of the nation in education. For this past decade this state has been on a path of reform," said Bush.
1999 is also the year Bush became governor and sparked a battle between the charter school industry and teachers unions. Union Spokesman Mark Pudlow says Bush enacted a grading system to undermined traditional public schools.
"I think he's changed education and not always for the better," said Pudlow.
Florida had 125 charter schools when Bush took office. Today there are more than 500.
The charter school boom can be traced back to Bush's tough grading system and the school voucher program, which allows students to receive scholarships to switch schools.
Now there's even a yearly celebration of the changes at the state capitol during legislative session. It's called School Choice Day, and along with the celebration there's usually a bill to expand the program. This year the bill failed. Bush blames unions.
"You can either help the politically powerful unions of you can help kids," said Bush.
But unions say the transfer of funds from traditional public schools to charter schools is weakening the entire education system.
"Instead of trying to make sure every public school in Florida is as good as it could possible be, they want to turn it over to business," said Pudlow.
They believe the underlining goal is to privatize education, with a complex system of for-profit education corporations.
In April the Florida Department of Education released a report showing charter school students perform better than the rest. Union members say the report is flawed because it doesn't take into account that traditional schools service more low-income kids and students with learning disabilities.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
3 Cups Chicken (San Bei Ji)
The next day, I cooked 3 Cups Chicken :)
If you are familiar with Chinese cuisine, you would have heard of this dish. It uses 3 key ingredients - sesame oil, soy sauce and rice wine - and is traditionally served in claypot. According to Wikipedia, "When it is served at the table, the chicken should be sizzling — even popping — on the cusp of burning."
On the cusp of burning! Serve me something that is sizzling hot and I am an instant convert.
For the uninitiated, "3 cups" in this dish does not equate with the actual "cup" in the baking sense of the word. It merely refers to the proportions. So, if you used, say, 200ml sesame oil, then you will be using the same amounts for the soy and wine respectively. For me, I used my rice bowl as a guide.
Now, if you know me, I adore cognac in my food. Hence, faced with the choice of using Hua Tiao rice wine or Camus cognac, my decision couldn't have been more sober ;)
I would highly recommend marinating the chicken for an extended period of time, to allow the flavours to mingle and infuse. I did the marinating in the morning, at about 8.30am, and cooked the dish at about 6.30pm. Another time I made it, I allowed the chicken to marinate overnight, and it was even more delicious.
Everything was caramelised, including the garlic cloves!
Of course, being a fan of garlic, I added an entire bulb! I saved those nuggets of gold for last. I know you're probably going to laugh at me, but I can honestly say that while I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken in all its caramelised glory, I relished every clove of garlic even more. Slow-cooked in their own skins, their astringent bite mellowed, they were a pleasure to eat - so creamy, almost like potatoes. Heaven.
- 1 fresh chicken (chopped into identical-sized parts)
- 1 rice bowl black sesame oil
- 1 rice bowl soy sauce
- 1 rice bowl Hua Tiao Chinese rice wine (or COGNAC!)
- 1 bulb garlic, separated into individual cloves, skins on
- 3 slices old ginger
- 1 thumb size rock sugar (or 2 tbsp fine sugar - a little more or less won't hurt)
- 3 large bunches of spring onions, cut into 1 inch lengths (I did not have basil, as called for by most recipes, so I used spring onions in lieu ... they worked fine)
* For the sake of photography, I saved some spring onions for garnishing. You don't have to.
1. Marinate chicken with soy, sesame oil and rice wine. At least for 6 hours, although overnight is best.
2. Take the chill off the meat. Heat up some sesame oil in a wok or claypot until it is sizzling hot.
3. Throw in garlic, ginger and spring onions. Fry briefly till fragrant. Add in chicken and sear.
4. Keep stir-frying. Pour in the marinade liquid and the sugar. Continue to cook on medium.
5. Once you have a rolling boil, cover the wok/claypot and let it simmer over a small flame, until all the liquid has disappeared and the chicken is on the cusp of burning.
6. There should hardly be any gravy left. The chicken should be caramelised (charred at parts, even) and sizzling when served.
Maybe I should do a "3 Cups Garlic"?
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Oh my goodness ..another dish I am now craving!!!You shine the light fantastic on your photos Little Ju:)I love saying..one rice bowl of.. :)ReplyDelete
I am anxious to try this..I wonder if my clay hen could work as the cooking vessel?
WOW! So perfect and definitely yummy too! Gonna bookmark this :)ReplyDelete
San Bei Ji is my favourite dish too!ReplyDelete
Wow!!!!!!! I love the macro photo of the garlic!! This dish looks awesome, Ju!!!ReplyDelete
Nice shots of caramelized garlic and I think basil would have given it even better flavour, you think so?ReplyDelete
you know, one day soon, a meal just from your website... I can do thisReplyDelete
Wow! I just gawk at your pictures for 30 seconds in silent!! The glaze is so mouth-watering. I love 3 cup chicken. Will steal your recipe :)ReplyDelete
I love this dish and it's been ages since I had it! Will definitely give it a go. ;)ReplyDelete
I love san bei ji, your version is lovely with the cameralised sugar :)ReplyDelete
Wow, looks so wonderful! Love the garlic shot! I'm getting hungry just looking at your photos! ; )ReplyDelete
What GORGEOUS photographs.....I'm drooling!!!ReplyDelete
Nothing more to say than: I am hungry now!ReplyDelete
one of my favorites - i could eat it by the bowlfuls! your photos are wonderful.ReplyDelete
This look really really tempting, I feel hungry now and can I have a piece to try? hehehe. Good job.ReplyDelete
One of my absolute all-time Taiwanese favorite!! Yumm!!ReplyDelete
Love your blog ... Keep it up!
I can just eat the photo and I will be happy.ReplyDelete
Wow, that look soooooooooooo good. I can't help it but salivating at the pictures. You sure can make me hungry. I am bookmarking this.ReplyDelete
I love carmelized garlic, too!!! Actually, I love anything that has garlic in it!!! Hmmm...I can almost smell it through the internet!!! Yummy!ReplyDelete
Maybe you can try adding basil the next time, so that you can have Taiwanese version of 3-cups chicken? Do it all with mushrooms for vegetarian version. Hee heee....3-cups chicken lover right here! Ha!ReplyDelete
Very nice indeed. I will keep this recipe for sure. Love the photos! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Ohh lala ... I love the glaze on the chicken..!ReplyDelete
I can't and I am not laughing at you because I love garlic too.. I normally add more garlic then whatever says in the recipes ... heheeh... I enjoy every clove of it.. :)
Oh yeah... I don't know if I mention to you.. that I am also Teo Chew nang. ;P
whats the rough measurement for a rice bowl? heheReplyDelete
They look even better than my grandma's!ReplyDelete
...but don't tell her that ;)
I'm excited to give this recipe a try and make them myself!
this looks sooooo good! i cannot wait to try your recipe (esp with the garlic!) . it seems similar to filipino adobo?ReplyDelete
anyhow, looks delish!
Wow! This dish has become very famous nowadays! Yours look so mouth-watering! Lovely!ReplyDelete
Hi Little Teochew, wow! You're fantastic! Outstanding! I can practically get the beautiful scent of the chicken here.ReplyDelete
Where you learn to cook? Your mom?
You know, if not for a woman who can cook, I would have been a bachelor much longer, ha ha.
She hit me in my tummy, so to speak, ha ha...so I married the cook.
Habis cherita.
You have a nice day, and hold that smile, Lee.
Beautiful photos! so crystal and the garlic one was splendid Ju. Wow. the chicken is so tempting in theri caramelized gorgeousness. :)ReplyDelete
I can just taste all that carmelized goodness. Your pictures are beautiful -- I always want to make what you cook :)ReplyDelete
amazing!! makes me hungry for a second dinner ; )ReplyDelete
I have got to try this, it looks amazing! Carmelized everything - yum! Your photos are beautiful, I can almost taste the garlic.ReplyDelete
I've seen this on a few blogs but have never had it. I think I might make this now because of your post. Thanks!!ReplyDelete
Hey your garlic looks alive ! Stunning pictures you got there. Thanks to you now I know how to dispose off my cognac !ReplyDelete
Great photos! I am going to try this recipe soon for sure!ReplyDelete
GAH i love san bei ji -- my mom and I would eat this frequently on the weekends, the sauce is so savory and I like that they serve it in clay pots nom nom nom I will try this one at home one day for sure!ReplyDelete
This is the first recipe I made from your blog and it turned out pretty tasty! Thanks for sharing. I have a question though -- I used regular Japanese sesame oil and soy sauce, marinated 6 hours, and my chicken and sauce turned very dark. What kind of ingredients do you use? How did you get your sauce to stay so pretty and golden?ReplyDelete
Love this but I don't cook this often because of the amount of oil! The colour is just gorgeous.ReplyDelete
oh my goodness I have to try this I cannot wait absolutely delicious.ReplyDelete
Oh wow!!! This looks fantastic!ReplyDelete
I've never tried / tasted this dish before and I can also tell from your photos and list of ingredients that it's going to be D I V I N E.
I love garlic and have an abundance of basil growing in my garden! This is perfect.
Thank you so much!!!
3 cups chicken is one of my favourite dish.ReplyDelete
your 3cups chicken pics are soo attractive that i'm so eager to give it a try.
i did try it yesterday but my 3 cups chicken turns out as black as charcoal.. and it's too salty too.. not golden brown like yours.
my mom said i put too much soy sauce.. possibly..
i will give it another try :)
thanks for sharing the lovely recipe with us...i was in the mood for it today an so decided to give your recipe a go albeit with some slight modification...i added more ginger slices as i love biting on the 'caramelized ginger'...i added basil leaves with my dish but only at the end...just wondering if i should have added this in when sautéing the ginger & garlic...will definitely be cooking this again...shiok!ReplyDelete


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Canon 20D, Sigma 100-300/4, 2x and 1.4x TCs stacked at 840mm
Av, f/11, 1/800, ISO800, no comp
Resting against a dock with the lens mounted on a half-empty can of Caffiene Free Diet Coke.
My wife and I took the dog to Lake Catherine State Park, near Hot Springs, AR on Saturday. Emmett, our dog, spent half the time in the water chasing sticks, rocks, and ripples. There was a flock of 6-10 buffleheads just outside the range of my 100-300/2x, so I figured I'd try stacking my TCs just to see what I could get. I never expected anything as nice as this!
Buffleheads are small diving ducks that generally occur in small groups. They dive for aquatic insects, crustaceans, snails, and plants, but apparently fish are not a major portion of their diet. Both of these are males. Females are a bit smaller and have a thin nearly horizontal band of white plumage near their eye. There were females present with this group, but they had already skedaddled by this time (thanks Emmett). I didn't know what these were at the time (I thought they were mergansers) so I thought I'd share this new information as well as the photo.
Thanks for looking!
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I love the "walking on water" thing that they do when they are moving toward
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Very nice shot, thanks for the info too.
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These guys are also commonly referred to as "Butterballs", I don't know why though. It's tough to see from this distance, but they have beautiful coloration on their heads. Blues, purples, and greens pop out at different angles, they are also unique in the duck world with their pink feet. Nice capture of a very leary species.
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Pretty sharp for so much added length. I have never heard of these before. Neat looking duck.
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Ron, I found mine at a Quicky-Mart about 2 miles up the road from where this shot was taken. Don't let the shopkeep talk you into buying the whole case... you only need one can.
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Facebook has announced a major addition to its social network - a smart search engine it has called 'Graph Search.'
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"Miss (L/n), do you know why you're here?" a smooth voice asked through the silence, causing you to flinch.
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His hands were straight at his sides, posture as perfect as a toy soldier. "You're here," he started in that low voice of his, "because you've caught my interest. How would you like to help me?"
"'Help you' how?" you asked carefully, not entirely trusting the crimson-eyed man.
"Just simple chores; housework, perhaps some gardening from time to time."
"Don't you already have servants to do those things?"
The butler smirked at you, as though silently applauding your wits. "Perhaps, but they could always use help."
And that was how you came about to live in the Phantomhive Mansion, doing whatever chores Sebastian couldn't trust with the other staff.
Your black and white uniform was a hassle, but it was necessary of a Phantomhive maid, and you weren't going to be the one to destroy that name.
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Twenty years of dedicate work has earned special recognition for two staff members at Colyton Grammar School.
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After spending summer 2011 doing research at Harvard, biology major Laura Hancock ('13) headed to Moscow the following summer. Moscow, Idaho, that is. Hancock undertook a Regional Approaches to Climate Change (REACCH) internship at the University of Idaho where she studied how a changing climate might affect aphids across the inland Pacific Northwest.
The REACCH project is coordinated by Idaho Entomology Professor Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode. He predicts that since aphids are especially sensitive to shifts in precipitation and temperature, their distribution across the region will likely change in response to climate factors. Much of Hancock's work on the project involved running computer models, but she also got her hands dirty in the lab sorting and identifying different species of aphids. "Laura's work was important in that it gave us a first look at the patterns and a baseline for observing changes among years throughout the life of the project," says Eigenbrode. "She was an ideal intern because of her hard work and enthusiasm for the entire experience."
Hancock gained a wealth of experience and opportunity at CNU, including her first summer trip to Harvard, where she tracked ragweed allergy hot spots and how changes in climate affect the proteins that cause allergic reactions in people. She credits CNU Biology Professors Dr. Lauren Ruane and Dr. Michael Meyer with helping her prepare for the REACCH internship. "Dr. Meyer showed me a lot of the field sampling methods I used out in Idaho a year before I went," says Hancock.
When she wasn't busy in class or in the field, Hancock was co-president of the CNU Green Team and a member of the biology honor society, Beta Beta Beta. She worked with Ruane as a laboratory teaching assistant and as a peer tutor in biology at CNU's Center for Academic Success. "The research and teaching experience I got from working with professors exceeded anything I thought I would be able to get involved with as an undergraduate," says Hancock. She even published, as a co-author with Ruane, a paper in the American Journal of Botany about fungi and flax. "Laura constantly immersed herself in meaningful and productive activities. Her fascination with the intricacies of biology and her diligent work ethic helped her excel as a research student in my lab and in other labs across the country," Ruane says.
Hancock reserved much of her energy for her work with the Green Team. "Being a part of the Green Team gave me so many great opportunities and experiences," she says. "We started the Farmers Market on campus, and that gave me a way to get involved with agriculture and the food industry and to feel like I was making a difference." Indeed, CNU's Farmers Market has become a campus fixture, and was awarded a grant of $84,756 from the USDA. The award funds operations, establishes farm internships to increase the revenue of local farmers and producers, and educates students about farming. CNU was the only university in Virginia to receive such a grant. "Laura was instrumental in starting the sustainable food movement on our campus, an accomplishment that will positively affect the CNU community for years to come," says Ruane.
After graduating from CNU, Hancock was able to use these experiences and all she learned to find rewarding jobs. She first worked as a field technician for Biology Professor Dr. Rick Sherwin, where she helped track an endangered species of bats in New Mexico and Arizona. Hancock then took part in NASA's DEVELOP internship program, researching and forecasting growth zones in Virginia and the Carolinas. She will soon begin a doctoral program in organismic and evolutionary biology at the University of Massachusetts.
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Lancaster County Extension educator named Communicator of the Year
Alice Henneman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Lancaster County, has been named the 2008 Communicator of the Year by the Nebraska chapter of the Association of Communication Excellence in Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences.
The Nebraska ACE Communicator of the Year award recognizes Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty or staff who communicate clearly and display exceptional expertise and professionalism in promotion, publications, news and technology.
Henneman will receive the award during a private lunch reception March 4. The award is sponsored by the Nebraska chapter of ACE, an international association of communicators and information technologists.
Henneman, a registered dietitian, is the quintessential UNL Extension educator, her nominator wrote.
She is committed to communicating with people of all ages to provide them information they can put to use in their lives. One needs to only look at her county's website at http://lancaster.unl.edu/food to see how she communicates in a variety of ways. From tips and facts available on the Web to face-to-face workshops with participants, she is always trying to make people more informed about how they can eat healthier and stay healthier.
Henneman is known nationally for her work. Her articles are referred to and quoted frequently on the Internet.
Henneman also works well with the media--both broadcast and print--and is known to reporters as someone who can be relied on to return calls and provide helpful, relevant information.
She also is committed to building partnerships and has worked with commodity groups and such institutions as BryanLGH to provide programming for various workshops.
Henneman joined UNL in 1980.
For more information about ACE, visit its website at www.aceweb.org/.


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Oct 23, 2011A Masterpiece. The Graphics are beautiful, the humor brilliant, the concept original, the boss battles epic. The Multiplayer and Challenge Modes will give you a whole lot of additional content after the initial quest is over. The cuteness of the Pikmin themselves will draw you in to the point where it truly pains you to let one of the little buggers die. The addition of caves and berries, the new types of Pikmin, and more really add to the strategy. If Miyamoto could continue to make new IPs as great as this, Nintendo will be set for a very long time, not that they aren't already. This is the greatest game I have ever played.… Expand
Oct 27, 2011This game is just brilliant! this game is my favourite game of all time and so much better then the first!
The Pikmin differ from each other but a lot you also need a plan before entering a cave or your Pikmin will die very easily.
The music is fantastic but maybe not as good as the first one.
Now if you will excuse me I'm going to play some Pikmin 2
Apr 22, 2011Strategy games may be plentiful on PCs but when it comes to quality RTS experiences on consoles, they are few and far between. Even when they do come along, they're often watered down or inferior ports. Thankfully, Pikmin 2 is the gleaming exception. Its not often that a reviewer uses the word "perfect" but this just happens to be one of those cases. First off, the game improves on the original in just about every way. The controls have been tweaked, more Pikmin have been added to increase your strategy options and new randomized dungeons have been added to vastly increase the games replayability. The game is also charming, with characters and enemies that are bursting with personality. The entire experience feels light hearted yet RTS junkies can expect a decent challenge, especially in the latter half of the game when the difficulty ramps up. A pure joy to play and a must buy for anyone who needs proof that not only can an RTS work on consoles, it can be one of the most memorable gaming experiences you've ever had.… Expand
Sep 10, 2011I Haven't played the first Pikmin game, but if it is anything like this incredible masterpiece, than i'd buy it. This is one of the greatest games ever made to me. A fun story, great music, good graphics, great gameplay, and awesome concept
Dec 4, 2010This game is amazing, and much better than the previous game. There is nothing I would change in this game, It's just that perfect. This game has amazing replay value too. Just like the first Pikmin game you want to get a better score, so you create new files.
Jan 7, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a fast paced strategy game, not like games where it takes three hours to fight a battle or something like that. It has a good storyline. Funny, cute animals. and gameplay that might be addicting, but not as much as minecraft. It is a good 20 hours too, and there is a little extra you can do when you finish it.… Expand
Jun 14, 2011If you loved the first game, then you'll fall even deeper in love with Pikmin 2, one of the best sequels on the GCN. Pros: It practically improves every aspect of the first game; rich, colorful visuals; additional multiplayer; no time limit; hilariously quirky. Cons: Pikmin often get left behind; no widescreen mode; annoying camera.
Apr 26, 2011Pikmin 2 is the sequel to one of Nintendo's most original new series, and it beat the first hand-down. True, it is no strategy game, nor does it fit any category at all; but it is simply a graphical and musical masterpiece of the Gamecube-perhaps the greatest. The versus mode, I never got into, but the co-op levels are really good. And the 1-p mode is a fleshed-out, cute science fair of creatures. Please get it.… Expand
Jun 8, 2013The first Pikmin was an original title that mixed elements of a real time strategy game with Nintendo's unique playful charm. Simple intuitive controls and an overall sense of fun made what at first may have seemed a slightly overwhelming experience into something that could be enjoyed by gamers of all backgrounds.
This sequel retains that charm by playing in fundamentally the same way. Players take charge of captain Olimar and his friend Louie and command up to 100 Pikmin at a time in order to complete tasks and collect valuable items located within each 'level'. This being a Nintendo title it of course improves upon almost every aspect of the original. Most importantly the '30 day system' that required players to rush to complete their goals has been completely removed. This means that the game can be played at your own pace and exploring the environment is now truly encouraged.
Two new Pikmin varieties have also been added to the mix to compliment the three from the first game. White Pikmin are poisonous and as a result can traverse toxic areas (they can also be sacrificed by feeding them to an enemy) whilst the large purple Pikmin can lift heavier objects and do far more damage in battles. The intelligent level design compliments these new Pikmin brilliantly creating some fiendish puzzles to solve. With the introduction of Louie players are now also able to switch between two groups of Pikmin in order to complete some of these puzzles or to gang up on more difficult enemies. Just be aware that leaving a group unattended and out in the open can end in disaster.
All this being said a couple of minor grips from the original still remain. It is still easy to grab the wrong type of Pikmin from your group which can result in their untimely demise and on rare occasions Pikmin will get trapped on scenery without you noticing and therefore get left behind. These niggles are in no way enough to spoil the game however and I would highly recommend adding both Pikmin titles to your collection.… Expand
For my 1st playthrough, I thoroughly enjoyed the game. I like the unique concept uses of Pikmin and the various (and silly naming) of the treasures you collect in your journey. Plot is given to you straightforward (and solid at that) and leaves you more focused to the gameplay and environment that we call Pikmin. Very lovable game for me. I wish you could have campaigned with a partner in this game. In broader terms, the multiplayer could have used more work.… Collapse
Jun 17, 2012This game is a perfect fusion of exploration and strategy. The pikmin are adorable, and I love the little touches like them humming the pikmin main theme sometimes, or lying down and sleeping when you don't have tasks assigned to them.
Improvements over the original include a much more alive environment, which is also a bit more diverse now (you start out in a snowy field, and the caves are very creative, like sewage pipes, children's toys etc).
The removal of the 30-day limit seems a tad bit unnecessary here, since time doesn't pass in the caves, and most of the game is spent in the caves. Therefore, the difficulty of the 30-day limit would already be a bit lowered.
Overall though, a must-have game, be it for Gamecube or the New Control Play Wii. I can't wait for the sequel.… Expand
Jul 23, 2013Best game for the Gamecube EVER! This game is a must have for anyone that has every touched a gamecube or hash't, Pikmin 2 is a masterpiece, the gameplay and graphics are revolutionary, even for a game that came out nearly 10 years ago, much better than the first, (Another awesome game!) It has everything a sequal should have, and I wouldn't be surprised if it is better than the third, which comes out very soon, FINALLY! Talking about it makes me want to drop everything and go play it! It is much easier than the first, as you had a time limit to beat the game, which I disliked and made it much harder. There's just so much to do before and after the game, it's just an amazing game that I remember getting when I was only 7, my favorite childhood game by far, the new pikmin are awesome and of coarse adorable, but some of the underground levels are brutally tough, but not impossible! GET THIS GAME NOW IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!!… Expand
Apr 21, 2013(SORRY FOR BAD LANGUAGE) The best GameCube game ever. Just because it was very complete, beautiful level desing, awesome enemies, with detailed graphics, and a very strong gameplay, no many games have that characteristic, that its gameplay is the strongest part. While it hasn't an amazing story and we can't call it "memorable", the game doesn't demand it. It has the classic Mario point, if you're looking for cool stories, this game it's not for Wii U. The game focuses on collecting treasures around the Pikmin world (perhaps the Earth) using these creatures to carry them. Pikmin 2 also has the cave system, similar to the first Zelda for NES, where you can choose the first dungeon to go with liberty. In these caves there are lot of treasures but also enemies. In caves, perhaps you're going to play around 15 hours.
Technically, I've never noticed a bug and it always run on a decent framerate, very cool. The sound it's relaxing and memorable, you're going to have some melodies for your whole life.… Expand
Mar 22, 2013It is really amazing, as a child I played so many hours of it. It was very fun and enjoyable. The humour is great and the enemies you defeat are so eccentric and interesting. The world is alien yet familiar, there are many interesting places to discover and new pikmins to find. The caves are challenging but in a good way, it makes it difficult but fun. The game lasted for so long and consumed a lot of my childhood. It made me laugh, made me smile even made me cry. Its packed full with adventures and tasks and the bosses are simply amazing. The pikmins are so adorable and I love it how you feel as if your dictating them. The game also comes with an interesting "Piklopedia" and many bonus games that are great fun when playing with others
The only downside is its on the Gamecube, don't get me wrong its not a problem its just I doubt many people today have them. One of the best games i've played in my childhood.… Expand
Apr 20, 2013This Game is a masterpiece its not to short or to long the controls are great and the game play is just amazing i can't get over how good this game really is
Aug 8, 2013This is pretty much the best game for the gamecube. I love almost everything about it!
Graphics- The graphics are absolutely fantastic, especially for a decently old game. The scenery is beautiful, with strange trees plants, and remains of a mysterious previous civilization. Their are all sorts of creatures with various appearances, ranging from cute ones to creepy ones to ugly ones. Everything, even the plants are just bursting with personality. However, the pikmin are by far the cutest creatures in the game. Every time one dies, I feel saddened by their little rising ghost.
Music/ Sounds- The music and sounds are, again, fantastic. Um....... Next category.
Puzzles- This games puzzles can be quite imaginative, but they're never very tricky. Most of the puzzles can be solved in a few seconds. However, actually getting your pikmin to follow your orders can be tricky. The puzzles aren't great, but there not the main features of the game, so that's alright.
Combat- The strategical combat of this game is fantastic. You can use the C-stick to arrange your pikmin, or just toss them at your enemy. Different enemies are introduced frequently, making you have to adapt your battle strategy. Some enemies can easily be defeated by a large group of pikmin, for some your better off with a small force.
I suppose that's all. Hope the sequel's as good!… Expand
Aug 15, 2013Pikmin 2 is a very imaginative game which lets you go beyond your imagination with these life forms called Pikmin. This game kicks off the Pikmin series with these little creatures that won't stop at anything to help you on your adventure. The graphics are very well designed, though sometimes i think that Pikmin get hung up on walls too often. The controls never have seemed to bother when i was playing through. The game really got gamers into the series and the world of Pikmin. Doing one day in this game was good enough for one day for me because it gets repetitive after too much of playing it.
I think this game is outstanding and imaginative with the help of these little creatures along with you.… Expand
Aug 30, 2013Pikmin 2 is a classic game from my childhood that still holds up today better then most games I played from that age and funny to think this was the first Real-Time strategy games I ever played
Sep 11, 2013One of, if not, one of my favorite Nintendo games. The game builds on its predecessor making excellent additions such as treasure pieces, new Pikmin and a cave feature which extends the game ten fold...not to mention the lazy but love-able Louie who rejoins everyone's favourite Hocotatian Captain Olimar.
The mixture of a childlike innocence with a darker Darwinian survival feel make this game a rare find which for some reason is immeasurably addictive.
The quality of this game is also faultless, graphics are appealing, text is funny yet immersed in the lore and zoology of the series. But at the end of the day, this game gets a perfect score for me because it is a joy to play, and always will be.… Expand
May 3, 2014A very good strategy game for the Gamecube era, Which gets more difficult as the story progresses. The overall game feels very high quality, and rarely to never do you find anything to scrutinize it for. Loads of content and game play to enjoy. A must have for the Gamecube.
Jan 12, 2014This game is AMAZING! I just really love the story line, and I love the set up. I also love how there are 2 new Pikmin, making 5 Pikmin now! I just really love this game, it builds suspense, and it also builds anger on the REAL final boss. I just love this game, and I suggest you get it. Its amazing.
May 3, 2014The treasure collection aspect and the art in this game are unparalleled. The introduction of caves was one of the best ideas ever. This game is one of the most perfectly constructed games on the planet.
Jul 1, 2014Another masterpiece from Miyamoto. Gorgeous and detailed above ground areas followed by unique under ground caves. The double captain mechanic works really well by adding a stronger sense of strategy and multitasking. This game also has one of the most underrated OSTs in gaming history. Rather than being all "up in your face" like the Geno's Maze or Planet Wisp themes, the songs in this game are very subtle and atmospheric, and they fit the area or cave they play over perfectly. The Pikmin AI is completely improved from the first game, and the camera works perfectly, allowing multiple viewing angles ranging from bird's eye view to behind the shoulder. The adventure mode is much longer than that of the first Pikmin game, and there are also Challenge and Multiplayer modes for more content, so you definitely get your money's worth. The only viable complaint I can see for this game is that the purple pikmin break the combat in this game. However, while this is true, the game's various hazards, gimmicks, and bosses still bring the pain in terms of difficulty, and it's VERY easy to lose your pikmin if you aren't careful. I've only had this game for four years now, so it's not even a game from my childhood that I only like for nostalgia purposes. This game is one of my all time favorites. If you ever have the opportunity to pick up a copy, I highly recommend you do.… Expand
For my 1st playthrough, I thoroughly enjoyed the game. I like the unique concept uses of Pikmin and the various (and silly naming) of the treasures you collect in your journey. Plot is given to you straightforward (and solid at that) and leaves you more focused to the gameplay and environment that we call Pikmin. Very lovable game for me. I wish you could have campaigned with a partner in this game. In broader terms, the multiplayer could have used more work.… Collapse
It is, as we tried to tell the blonde at the bar, universally appealing - because it's easy on the eye, taxes the brain just enough, and keeps you entertained no matter who you are. Blooming brilliant.
With tons of new levels, characters, and treasures, this game will have you coming back for more, even after you've paid off that debt. They've taken everything that we've held dear about the original, and expanded it throughout, making a more complete game and creating something that is a pleasure to play.


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