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Carmel Highlands Apartment Rental Photos and Description
670 sq. ft. Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)
Hyatt Highlands Inn for the Pebble Beach Concours
We are unable to use our Highlands Inn Timeshare this year, and would like to share it with appreciative guests.
The Highlands Inn is a newly-renovated, elegant full-service hotel that Hyatt considers one of its premium properties. Our Unit #314 is one of the highest one-bedroom, one bath apartments with spectacular views overlooking the Pacific Ocean Coastline. Its own balcony and sliding-glass doors offer easy access to the outdoors, fresh air and the sounds of distant pounding surf; this is a wonderful spot to enjoy some wine and a beautiful sunset. We are tucked away in one of the quietest buildings on the property, yet within easy walking distance of the Main Lobby and the hotel's two fine restaurants.
In addition to the amenities offered by any premier hotel (plush bathrobes, daily newspapers, room service, concierge, etc.), The Highlands Inn offers a full in-room kitchen, as well as exceptional recreational facilities (including 3 spa hot tubs, a wonderful heated outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center with treadmills, stairclimbers and stationary bicycles).
Guests will enjoy being within easy driving distance of Carmel-By-The-Sea, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and Monterey (with its world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium).
We invite you to watch the video for a more complete description of The Highlands Inn.
Please Note: The Hotel is always SOLD OUT for the weeks surrounding the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, this year on Sunday, August 18, 2013.
Keywords: Renowned Hyatt Highlands Inn property;
Big Sur Coast at Carmel, California.
Uninterrupted ocean views, approx. 670 sq. ft.,
full modern kitchen, dining area, wood-burning fireplace (stocked and serviced by Hyatt), flat-screen TV, wireless Internet access, bath w/ spa tub + separate shower.
Master bedroom with king size bed; fold-away sofa bed in living room.
Sleeps 4 very comfortably.
Full kitchen in unit, with over 50 wonderful gourmet restaurants in Carmel.
I respectfully suggest that you take a virtual tour at the Highlands Inn Carmel website, and also view the CarmelCalifornia.com website.
- Suitability:
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
About Bob Lentz
I am a business consultant, specializing in corporate valuations for ERISA / ESOP purposes. My wife is active helping individual clients organize and manage their personal lives.
Bob Lentz purchased this apartment in 2004
Why Bob Lentz chose Carmel Highlands
My wife and I live in Oakland, only a short 2-1/2 hr. (125 mile) drive away. We feel 'a million miles away from home' in this perfectly stunning and private Pacific Coast setting. A wonderful, very relaxing vacation site.
What makes this apartment unique
I have been an owner of vintage cars for over 50 years, and have long appreciated the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance held annually during late August, only 8 miles away from The Highlands Inn.. The 2013 Concours is Sunday, August 18, and The Highlands Inn is otherwise SOLD OUT.


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The Trojans relieve their head coach of his duties. Dave Miller
Lane Kiffin is out at USC.
US PRESSWIRELane Kiffin went 28-15 at USC.
The Trojans fired their head coach after the team fell to 3-2 with a 62-41 blowout loss at Arizona State on Saturday night. Athletic director Pat Haden relieved Kiffin of his duties after the team arrived back in Los Angeles early Sunday morning after the loss in Tempe. Haden will hold a news conference on Sunday afternoon.
'SC has lost seven of its last 11 games going back to last year, and the team is 0-2 in the Pac-12 this season. The team entered last year as the preseason No. 1 team but finished the campaign unranked.
In four years at USC, Kiffin went 28-15.
The Trojans rank last in the Pac-12 in points per game and passing yards per game, and a lot of the blame for their woes could be directed at Kiffin's cautious and vanilla play-calling.
The timing of the firing is certainly a bit curious, although Kiffin was clearly on thin ice, and the situation in L.A. was becoming more uncomfortable. Plus, the Trojans do have a bye before a Thursday night home game against Arizona, so the new head coach will have extra time to get the team ready.
Kiffin's coaching career has certainly taken strange twists and turns. He was an NFL head coach with Oakland at the age of 31, a head coach in the SEC at Tennessee two years later and became USC's head coach at just 34.
NCAA sanctions and injuries plagued the Trojans, of course, as they played ASU on Saturday night with just 56 recruited scholarship players. And I believe the impact of those sanctions has been underestimated. But even the lack of depth now could not buy Kiffin more time in L.A.
Haden will certainly reach out to all of the familiar big names, but USC should go hard after Greg Roman, who is the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator. While it would not be a sexy hire, Roman was integral to Stanford's success when Jim Harbaugh was in Palo Alto.
Dave Miller, the college football editor and writer for the National Football Post, is on Twitter @Miller_Dave.
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I wake up insanely early. It's true.
But the time before sunrise. The time before my wife wakes up. The time before emails start filling my inbox and voice-mails start filling my phone. The time before I'm pulled in a million different directions for meetings and projects. That time, this time, is precious to me.
We all know that time is valuable. It's the only commodity we never get back. We're all guilty of saying (sometimes in a Jessie-Spano-like-way) that there's not enough time. That there are never enough hours in the day. That we can't possibly get everything checked off our to-do list. That we'll never get into Stanford…
But what if I told you that there ARE enough hours in the day? What if I told you that you could start every day with a blank to-do list and an empty inbox?
You see, our problem isn't a lack of time. The problem is a lack of focus. A lack of prioritization. Taking on too many commitments. Saying "yes" more often than we should. There is time, if you make time. But first, you need to know what you're making time for.
Jon Acuff calls it "being selfish at 5 am":
"You can be selfish at 5AM. Or 11PM if your spouse goes to bed early and staying up an extra hour doesn't wreck your next day. You can carve out time in your day and claim it, if you're willing to hustle. If you're willing to find your time at the beginning of your day or the end, chances are you can tweak your schedule a little and be a little selfish.
We all have commitments we have to keep. In one form or another, we all have spouses with expectations that are not worth breaking. We all have dreams that need hours and hours of attention. But right now, let me give you permission to be selfish with your dream."
A couple points to take away:
Get over the "I'm busier than everyone else" philosophy, and for god sake, stop wearing "busy" as a badge of honor. We're not impressed. We're all busy. Stop using it as an excuse.
I've said it many times before: As much as it may FEEL like it, you're work is not validated by the sheer number of hours put in. We're trained to think that way – but I challenge you to break free – and work smarter, work in a more focused environment without distractions. Get more done in less time. Stop filling your time with "busy". Work better, not harder.
Look, I know sleep is great – and sleep is important. But if something really, truly, (madly, deeply) matters to you – you'll make time for it. You'll be excited to set your alarm 30 minutes earlier. You'll want to stay up late through the night to work on it. You'll be so focused, so excited, so dedicated, that you'll lose track of time.
Today I challenge you to focus on one thing that you want to make more time for: What's your dream? What do you keep putting off?
Tomorrow, set your alarm to go off one hour earlier and work on that one thing. Work on your dream. You'll be amazed at what you can do with time spent working on 'work' that matters.
What will you start working on tomorrow?
Last night I even wore my training clothes to go running. But then I convinced my self am too tired.. You give answers to my most inner postponing attitudes. Thank u.
That's what we can say having the right mindset. You can't put it much better than this! Good work Matt..
I am definitely an early riser and know first hand that you can accomplish ALOT by waking up early.
Awesome article Matt! It's so true that if your dream is worth it, you will make the time for it. Just set my alarm for an hour early tomorrow
I started taking your advice on waking up earlier near the beginning of the Summer and it's made a huge difference! I go into the office at 7 instead of 9, and get out at 3 instead of 5. With that 2 extra hour head start in the afternoon, I've been working with a start company that's launching in January. I'm not really a morning person, but I am a coffee person.
So true and so timely, this fall and specially these past few weeks I've found myself waking up later, sleeping more and finding less motivation at work and yesterday night, I stood up 2 hours later than I usually do to set up a demo, a dream that I've procrastinated for too long, I've been able to get early this morning even though I should be tired from lack of sleep, the passion and the adrenaline generated by the conviction that I am pursuing the right dream drives me more than any 10 hours night sleep. Thank you for writing this post today, I find it comforting, energizing and inspiring.
Great work! Keep it up!
This is great!
Probably the best post I've read from you to date.
i use weekends for this, early in the morning. it feels like i'm the only one on the planet, and i can write, hike, or even get some client work done. email's never open, neither is social media.
And there's something to be said for that righteous feeling of, "That's right, I accomplished *mad* feats of creativity/athleticism/self reflection before most of the world was even thinking about brewing their coffee." Makes the whole up before the sun thing almost addictive…
As always Matt, well said.
You're so right! Got up this morning and ran in the dark…
But Matt – you gotta admit this is an easier article to write now that days are getting shorter & we haven't suffered through 'time change' yet…
Nailed it! If it were up to me, I wouldn't sleep.
I really think the most important part of the article in application of this is the focus. At least for me, and what my dream is.


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The Blog
The Path and the Goal
A Conversation with Joseph Goldstein
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Joseph Goldstein has been leading meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, and the Forest Refuge. Since 1967, he has practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet. His books include The Experience of Insight, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma, and Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening. For more information about Joseph, please visit www.dharma.org.
Joseph has been a close friend for more than 20 years. He was one of my first meditation teachers and remains one of the wisest people I have ever met. In this two-hour conversation, we discuss how he came to devote his life to the study of meditation. We also debate some of the finer points of the practice.
Although parts of this discussion are accessible, much of it is quite esoteric. I suspect that only experienced meditators will find the second half interesting, or even intelligible. My latest book, Waking Up, provides some necessary context, but there is no substitute for time spent engaging these practices on retreat.—SH
Taming the Mind
A Conversation with Dan Harris
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Dan Harris is a co-anchor of Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America on ABC News. He has reported from all over the world, covering wars in Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, and Iraq, and producing investigative reports in Haiti, Cambodia, and the Congo. He has also spent many years covering religion in America, despite the fact that he is agnostic.
Dan's new book, 10 Percent Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story, hit #1 on the New York Times best-seller list.
Dan was kind enough to discuss the practice of meditation with me for this page.
I once participated in a twenty-three-day wilderness program in the mountains of Colorado. If the purpose of this course was to expose students to dangerous lightning and half the world's mosquitoes, it was fulfilled on the first day. What was in essence a forced march through hundreds of miles of backcountry culminated in a ritual known as "the solo," where we were finally permitted to rest—alone, on the outskirts of a gorgeous alpine lake—for three days of fasting and contemplation.
I had just turned sixteen, and this was my first taste of true solitude since exiting my mother's womb. It proved a sufficient provocation. After a long nap and a glance at the icy waters of the lake, the promising young man I imagined myself to be was quickly cut down by loneliness and boredom. I filled the pages of my journal not with the insights of a budding naturalist, philosopher, or mystic but with a list of the foods on which I intended to gorge myself the instant I returned to civilization. Judging from the state of my consciousness at the time, millions of years of hominid evolution had produced nothing more transcendent than a craving for a cheeseburger and a chocolate milkshake.
I found the experience of sitting undisturbed for three days amid pristine breezes and starlight, with nothing to do but contemplate the mystery of my existence, to be a source of perfect misery—for which I could see not so much as a glimmer of my own contribution. My letters home, in their plaintiveness and self-pity, rivaled any written at Shiloh or Gallipoli.
Clarifying the Moral Landscape
A Response to Ryan Born
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I'd like to begin, once again, by congratulating Ryan Born for winning our essay contest. The points he raised certainly merit a response. Also, I should alert readers to a change in the expected format of this debate: Originally, I had planned to have an extended conversation with the winning author, with Russell Blackford serving as both moderator and commentator. In the end, this design proved unworkable—and it was not for want of trying on our parts. I know I speak for both Ryan and Russell when I say that our failure to produce an acceptable text was frustrating. However, rather than risk boring and confusing readers with our hairsplitting and backtracking, we've elected to simply publish Russell's "Judge's Report" and Ryan's essay, followed by my response, given here.—SH
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I am often asked what will replace organized religion. The answer, I believe, is nothing and everything. Nothing need replace its ludicrous and divisive doctrines—such as the idea that Jesus will return to earth and hurl unbelievers into a lake of fire, or that death in defense of Islam is the highest good. These are terrifying and debasing fictions. But what about love, compassion, moral goodness, and self-transcendence? Many people still imagine that religion is the true repository of these virtues. To change this, we must begin to think about the full range of human experience in a way that is as free of dogma, cultural prejudice, and wishful thinking as the best science already is. That is the subject of my next book, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion.
The Marionette's Lament
A Response to Daniel Dennett
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Dear Dan—
I'd like to thank you for taking the time to review Free Will at such length. Publicly engaging me on this topic is certainly preferable to grumbling in private. Your writing is admirably clear, as always, which worries me in this case, because we appear to disagree about a great many things, including the very nature of our disagreement.
I want to begin by reminding our readers—and myself—that exchanges like this aren't necessarily pointless. Perhaps you need no encouragement on that front, but I'm afraid I do. In recent years, I have spent so much time debating scientists, philosophers, and other scholars that I've begun to doubt whether any smart person retains the ability to change his mind. This is one of the great scandals of intellectual life: The virtues of rational discourse are everywhere espoused, and yet witnessing someone relinquish a cherished opinion in real time is about as common as seeing a supernova explode overhead. The perpetual stalemate one encounters in public debates is annoying because it is so clearly the product of motivated reasoning, self-deception, and other failures of rationality—and yet we've grown to expect it on every topic, no matter how intelligent and well-intentioned the participants. I hope you and I don't give our readers further cause for cynicism on this front.
Unfortunately, your review of my book doesn't offer many reasons for optimism. It is a strange document—avuncular in places, but more generally sneering. I think it fair to say that one could watch an entire season of Downton Abbey on Ritalin and not detect a finer note of condescension than you manage for twenty pages running.
Our Narrow Definition of "Science"
My Response to the 2014 Edge Question
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From Edge.org:
Science advances by discovering new things and developing new ideas. Few truly new ideas are developed without abandoning old ones first. As theoretical physicist Max Planck (1858-1947) noted, "A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it." In other words, science advances by a series of funerals. Why wait that long?
Ideas change, and the times we live in change. Perhaps the biggest change today is the rate of change. What established scientific idea is ready to be moved aside so that science can advance?
The Mirror of Mindfulness
Two Guided Meditations
I wrote an article on meditation two years ago, and since then many readers have asked for further guidance on how to practice. As I said in my original post, I generally recommend a method called vipassana in which one cultivates a form of attention widely known as "mindfulness." There is nothing spooky or irrational about mindfulness, and the literature on its psychological benefits is now substantial. Mindfulness is simply a state of clear, nonjudgmental, and nondiscursive attention to the contents of consciousness, whether pleasant or unpleasant. Developing this quality of mind has been shown to reduce pain, anxiety, and depression; improve cognitive function; and even produce changes in gray matter density in regions of the brain related to learning and memory, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. I will cover the relevant philosophy and science in my next book Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion, but in the meantime, I have produced two guided meditations (9 minutes and 26 minutes) for those of you who would like to get started with the practice. Please feel free to share them.
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Many readers continue to express confusion—even outrage and anguish—over my position on free will. Some are convinced that my view is self-contradictory. Others are persuaded of its truth but find the truth upsetting. They say that if cutting through the illusion of free will undermines hatred, it must undermine love as well. They worry about a world in which we view ourselves and other people as robots. I have heard from readers struggling with clinical depression who find that reading my book Free Will, or my blog articles on the topic, has only added to their troubles. Perhaps there is more to say…
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I will take your questions from 6-7pm (Eastern), Monday 4/29. Please use the Twitter hashtag #AskSamAnything to participate.
Possible topics include: the mind/brain, science v. religion, free will, moral truth, meditation, terrorism, consciousness, gurus and cults, publishing, lying, etc.
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One cannot travel far in spiritual circles without meeting people who are fascinated by the "near-death experience" (NDE). The phenomenon has been described as follows:
Frequently recurring features include feelings of peace and joy; a sense of being out of one's body and watching events going on around one's body and, occasionally, at some distant physical location; a cessation of pain; seeing a dark tunnel or void; seeing an unusually bright light, sometimes experienced as a "Being of Light" that radiates love and may speak or otherwise communicate with the person; encountering other beings, often deceased persons whom the experiencer recognizes; experiencing a revival of memories or even a full life review, sometimes accompanied by feelings of judgment; seeing some "other realm," often of great beauty; sensing a barrier or border beyond which the person cannot go; and returning to the body, often reluctantly.
(E.F. Kelly et al., Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century. New York: Rowman and Littlefield, 2007, p. 372)
Such accounts have led many people to believe that consciousness must be independent of the brain. Unfortunately, these experiences vary across cultures, and no single feature is common to them all. One would think that if a nonphysical domain were truly being explored, some universal characteristics would stand out. Hindus and Christians would not substantially disagree—and one certainly wouldn't expect the after-death state of South Indians to diverge from that of North Indians, as has been reported. It should also trouble NDE enthusiasts that only 10−20 percent of people who approach clinical death recall having any experience at all.
Once upon a time, a neurosurgeon named Eben Alexander contracted a bad case of bacterial meningitis and fell into a coma. While immobile in his hospital bed, he experienced visions of such intense beauty that they changed everything—not just for him, but for all of us, and for science as a whole. According to Newsweek, Alexander's experience proves that consciousness is independent of the brain, that death is an illusion, and that an eternity of perfect splendor awaits us beyond the grave—complete with the usual angels, clouds, and departed relatives, but also butterflies and beautiful girls in peasant dress. Our current understanding of the mind "now lies broken at our feet"—for, as the doctor writes, "What happened to me destroyed it, and I intend to spend the rest of my life investigating the true nature of consciousness and making the fact that we are more, much more, than our physical brains as clear as I can, both to my fellow scientists and to people at large."
Training the Emotional Brain
An Interview with Richard J. Davidson
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Richard J. Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Director of the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior and the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience, and Founder and Chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Psychology and has published more than 275 scientific papers, many chapters and reviews, and edited 13 books. He is the author of the new book (with Sharon Begley) The Emotional Life of Your Brain. Richie (as he is known to his friends) has done more to bring the study of mental well-being into the 21st century than anyone I can think of. He was kind enough to answer a few questions about his work.
Free Will and "Free Will"
How my view differs from Daniel Dennett's
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I have noticed that some readers continue to find my argument about the illusoriness of free will difficult to accept. Apart from religious believers who simply "know" that they have free will and that life would be meaningless without it, my most energetic critics seem to be fans of my friend Dan Dennett's account of the subject, as laid out in his books Elbow Room and Freedom Evolves and in his public talks. As I mention in Free Will, I don't happen to agree with Dan's approach, but rather than argue with him at length in a very short book, I decided to simply present my own view. I am hopeful that Dan and I will have a public discussion about these matters at some point in the future.


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The Fall is an original storyline set inside the universe of the PC and console title Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The mobile game represents the same story-driven action-RPG played from a first-person perspective. It can be completed both in a sneaky, stealthy manner, or as a "run and gun" adventure. It features an advanced presentation and rich gameplay for a mobile title.
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1. antmiu2 (Posts: 226; Member since: 19 Jun 2011)
its at $1.39 for android -_-
3. luis.d (Posts: 191; Member since: 04 Dec 2013)
Yep. Sorry, and thanks for the tip!
4. Jason2k13 (Posts: 657; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
I'm from Australia, and it's $0.99 for android.
6. ojdidit84 (Posts: 394; Member since: 16 Jul 2011)
Here in the states and it's showing $0.99 for Android for me as well
8. luis.d (Posts: 191; Member since: 04 Dec 2013)
It's $1.39 where I am. Well, the accuracy of this headline pretty much went nowhere, but at least a 40p difference isn't that drastic.
2. Jason2k13 (Posts: 657; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
anyone played this? hows the controls? is it worth buying?
5. livyatan (Posts: 713; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)
I played it and I can only say it's a steal at that price.
Controls are actually the best on a touchscreen yet for such type of game..after you get used to them and tweak them to your liking it is absolutely playable.
7. oister85 (Posts: 408; Member since: 27 Apr 2012)
Watching from the video this game is not m for mature?
9. joey_sfb (Posts: 3055; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)
Bought it. Thank you PA for the head up.
10. bugsbunny00 (Posts: 1238; Member since: 07 Jun 2013)
maybe its $1.39 for PA,..LOL $.99 here too


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So here we are, Episode 2. Time flies when you're having fun, right? I would have to imagine that most of you feel this week's episode was pretty tame in comparison to our premiere. To that I say, "Thank God for tiny miracles!"
OK, let's get started. If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, seeing yourself as others see you is a gift. It may not be the best gift at times, but nevertheless it's still a gift. As I watched myself having the conversation with Teresa as she explained the events of the christening, I saw myself being very abrupt in my delivery. I don't really have an excuse for it, it was what it was. Maybe I was PMS-ing, who knows. The bottom line is I didn't like what I saw, however good my intentions were.
I do have to admit that hearing Teresa say she didn't need my advice was a little hurtful. If nothing else I've always tried to have her back and have a very real understanding of the burden she's been carrying over the past couple of years. I've tried to be as supportive as I could. I was only trying to help, if Teresa felt I was overstepping my boundaries, I apologize.
On a lighter note, look at my LaLa Lauren! First before I forget -- I almost passed out when I saw the footage from a couple of years ago of Albert and me. Oh my, how we've changed! For the better I hope! I love the evolution of Lauren; she went from a timid little girl with no direction to a very secure young lady that knows what she wants out of life. She's a force to be reckoned with for sure! Watch her journey, you'll be inspired as you see her navigate her way through life's twists and turns. I'm proud of my girl. Xoxo!


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Baxters American Grille
- Address:
3212 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61704Neighborhood:
Bloomington / Normal
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Baxters American Grille
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.baxtersgrille.com/
- Phone: (309) 662-1114
- Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday Dinner: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Owner Rod Burchett
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Our restaurant has the ability to cater in the private dining rooms or to any business or event. This includes access to a full menu, select menu or buffet depending on the size of the group. The attached hotel also offers facilities up to 250 people of which Baxter's provides the food and beverage. Please contact the restaurant directly at 309-662-1114.
- Private Party Facilities: Our private dining rooms at Baxter's can accommodate up to 80 people. Our adjoining hotel can also seat up to 250 in a large ballroom setting. We also offer full catering service to the Bloomington/Normal area. Please contact Bailey for more details. We are flexible in meeting your needs and budget.
- Private Party Contact: Bailey McDowell 3096621114
- Entertainment: The Lounge area has over 6 large screen televisions to view your favorite sporting event. Live Music Every Thursday and Saturday night No Cover! Contact the restaurant directly to receive details on additional live entertainment and events in our lounge.
- Special Events: Please inquire within for more details. We are most flexible in meeting your needs to make your special event an effortless planning process. Our friendly staff will ensure your event is a true success.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Haeffle Drive
- Public Transit: Conveniently located on the Teal "J" line. Cab service is approximately $5 from downtown Bloomington. Arriving guests from the Central Illinois Regional Airport can simply contact the our adjoining hotel (Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites)for a complimentary ride to the restaurant.
- Parking: Private Lot
- Parking Details: Parking is directly in front of the restaurant. Several accessible parking spaces available. Hassle free parking--no construction or parking decks.
A word from Baxters American Grille
Experience the contemporary decor, freshly made entrees from our professional chef and exceptional service. The restaurant offers seating for groups from 1- 80. Our outdoor patio is perfect for the summer evenings and our lounge is an exciting setting to view your favorite sports game with friends.Continued
Menu includes: Cedar Plank Salmon, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Red Snapper, BBQ Ribs, Homemade Soups, Fresh Salads, and many other choices. Come in and experience Baxter's...casual atmosphere, quality food at reasonable prices.
Our concept includes a variety of seafood, chops and steaks and is also a family friendly environment.
Menu includes: Cedar Plank Salmon, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Red Snapper, BBQ Ribs, Homemade Soups, Fresh Salads, and many other choices. Come in and experience Baxter's...casual atmosphere, quality food at reasonable prices.
Our concept includes a variety of seafood, chops and steaks and is also a family friendly environment.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
- Diners' Choice WinnerNeigborhood Gem
- Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Baxters American Grille - Best Restaurants in Bloomington / Normal ›
Baxters American Grille reviews from OpenTable diners
37 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.3
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (21)fit for foodies (17)good for groups (16)romantic (13)neighborhood gem (11)vibrant bar scene (11)hot spot (8)notable wine list (6)late-night find (5)great for lunch (3)great for outdoor dining (2)great for brunch (1)scenic view (1)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- Family get togetherLouandJayDined on 11/15/2014We have always enjoyed and had excellent dining experiences at Baxters. They actually catered our wedding so we have a trust in them. On this dining experience though I was a bit disappointed, my filet was overcooked without the juicy tenderness, the Baxter salad was different missing flavor, maybe the walnuts had a different taste plus our waiter seemed rushed since the attentiveness was missing. This won't deter me from visiting Baxters in the future, it must have been an off night for the dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticGandalfDined on 11/15/2014This is now my 2nd dinner at Baxter's and I found it to be fantastic again. The steak is without a doubt the best I have ever seen. The Creole Shrimp was wonderful. The wait staff is right there to attend to your every need.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Something has changedOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/1/2014We have been to Baxter's 10+ times and always had positive experiences. We went on Saturday night and while the service was still good, the food was different. The Brazilian Steak Kabobs were not the same. The cuts of meat were smaller, tougher, and not cooked to temp....they were dry and tough. Also, they used to be served with a side of chimichurri sauce (a key component of any grilled Brazilian style dish). Now, the cooked kabobs are just lightly brushed with sauce, resulting in a a muddled flavor that also makes the meat's texture tough. Also, the gooey butter cake was not gooey, nor buttery. It had the taste and dense texture of overly sweetened cream cheese or condensed milk. Also, the size of the calimari appetizer was reduced.Special Features:
- Disappointed Night Outlove2dineoutVIPDined on 10/8/2014This felt like a chain restaurant. Nothing was memorable except for the poor service. French Onion soup was okay ..but just okay. And the Brazilian Kabob was as tough leather. As for the service, poor. We had to ask several times for bread. It was as if our waitress was upset that we asked for bread or possibly she had to go to the kitchen and make it herself. The funny thing was that the bread was the best part of the meal.
- Very disappointedCandy342Dined on 10/5/2014My husband's red snapper was dried out and over cooked. Also never seen such a tiny piece of fish before. My steak was ok in the middle but the rest was dry and had no taste. Another person who had steak couldn't eat 1/2 because it was raw. My son had a pasta dish and thought it was not that great. Also was a birthday celebration for 2 people at our party. I was told they would receive a free dessert to celebrate and they didn't. This was our second visit to Bacters, and will be our last.
- Night out for ISU Family WeekendKdmak5Dined on 9/13/2014We enjoyed a wonderful evening out with our kids this past Saturday evening. Had a wonderful table by the window! Great service and food. Many of us had steak... NY Strip is to die for!!Special Features:
- Top Notch-Classy PlaceTonickDined on 9/13/2014Our son is a Freshman at ISU and I discovered this restaurant on Open Table. We wanted to take our son to a nice steak house. We are from the Chicago area, so we have certain expectations of a Steakhouse. This was a very nice surprise! The first nice thing was that the salad & potato were included in the price. We had Prime Rib, NY Strip and Filet Mignon. Each was cooked to perfection. We also had 3 different potatoes and they were all excellent. Our waiter Kyle was top-notch, extremely attentive. The restaurant was very busy, and we were out in under an hour, but did not feel rushed. We have found our special place to bring our son when we come visit him over the next four years!Special Features:
- Nice placeDamlakegirlVIPDined on 9/13/2014Very much enjoyed our meal. Service was good and food was excellent. They easily accommodated a guest in our party with food allergies. Knowledgable staff! We will return when in the area againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pork ChopAnnieDined on 9/12/2014I ordered the pork chop. It was dry and tough. The sides that came with it were good, but I'd not order this again.
- Bloomington's SecretEatingAdventuresDined on 8/1/2014Even though Baxters has been in Bloomington for a while, we never gave it much consideration since it is located out by the airport and next to a hotel. But that has all changed! It was a very pleasant experience. The Wait Staff was fantastic. Making excellent recommendations and every employee made sure you had a great experience. We will definitely be back more often.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 246 reviews are from the Baxters American Grille reviews archive.
- Hit on atmosphere - miss on foodLocalDinerDined on 7/29/2014Chose Baxter's to celebrate a special occasion. This is a nice restaurant where you can talk and enjoy each other's company. So, I like the atmosphere here. I had a New York strip steak which had good flavor but had way too much fat in it. My wife had salmon, which she loved. The sides were mediocre in the way they were prepared. (Good quality ingredients, but green beans were undercooked and my salad was drowning in dressing.) Our desert was butter cake that had more cream cheese frosting than cake, so I would not choose it again. In summary, I want this restaurant to be better than it is. I think it could be great, but they really need to step up the quality of how they prepare the food to earn our loyalty and deserve the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/27/2014Great food, great ambience, love the low lighting, food was delicious and drinks tasty tooSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service was poor2travelinggrandsDined on 7/23/2014The food was very good. We dined on a Wednesday night. The problem was this: there was a VIP wine dinner going on elsewhere in the restaurant. We had drinks and an appetizer, which came out promptly. The server gave us great advice on the wine. However, our entree was pushed to the end so the VIPs could get their orders together. The server was not truthful about why our entrees took so long to come out. We had a rib eye and a plank salmon; neither should have taken very long to cook. We finally got the whole story from her. All managers were busy with the VIPs, so our server had to make amends for the poor kitchen organization. She comped our appetizer. When something goes wrong, the truth is always better.Special Features:
- Wonderful evening!CASSDined on 7/22/2014My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Baxter's. Our waiter, Kyle, was a delight and attentive. The food was outstanding. I would recommend Baxter's to anyone who will be in the Bloomington area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pretty good placeNickVIPDined on 6/25/2014Appetizers are really good. Draft beer selection is not outstanding, yet better than several places in town. Dining Room is conversation friendly, especially when compared to another local brew pub with similar bar food, yet shout-friendly Dining
- HuskerDaddyDined on 6/14/2014Food was very good but portions were smallish for the prices charged. Meal for four with no alcohol or dessert was $106 + tip. Service was outstanding on all fronts. Restaurant was very dark. Several other parties were using cell phones for flashlights so they could read the menu.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good mealwrayDined on 6/14/2014Baxter's seems to get a little better every year. When they first opened I had a few dishes that were mediocre. This time everything was very good. My wife and I had an enjoyable evening. It is too noisy overall though.I would recommend this to a friend.
- First TimeMFaughnanDined on 5/31/2014We love going to new places and we finally were able to try Baxter's. We loved our dining experience, our food was delicious, and the service is outstanding. We had steak nachos for an appetizer, I had the Cedar Plank Salmon, and my husband had the Bacon Wrapped Chicken - all wonderful choices! We will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JodieDined on 5/23/2014As always we had a great experience ........great food and excellent service. We've always enjoyed Baxter's for all of our special, and not so special occasions. We always end up with extra food that we can take home with us and enjoy for another meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Busy nightsDineAroundTownsDined on 5/17/2014Friday and Saturday evenings, the wait staff seem to have a hard time keeping up. Overall, the food was excellent. The atmosphere was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bloomington GemRedbirdDined on 5/17/2014Had to stay in Normal because no hotels were available for my daughter's U of I graduation. Glad we did. Not only did we get a chance to reminisce about our ISU days, but were fortunate to be told about Baxter's American Grille in Bloomington, IL. Located across the street from the Bloomington airport, this restaurant offers exceptional food and service at reasonable prices. Well worth the 20 minute drive from Normal, all of our courses (appetizer / entrée) were well prepared and enjoyed by everyone in our party. Our server (Kyle) was knowledgeable and attentive. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you are staying in Bloomington-Normal area. Make sure to make reservations as the word is out on this place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mother's Day BuffetdinerVIPDined on 5/11/2014Enjoyed every bite! Wonderful selection, good presentation, delicious food. Delightful! Truly the best tiramisu we have tasted!!Special Features:
- Pleasant surpriseFahrns1Dined on 5/10/2014Made reservation for my son's graduation from isu wanted to eat somewhere other than where you usually eat when we head down to Bloomington. I have to say I wished I would have tried sooner liked the food service was good and noise level not too loudSpecial Features:
- Not a Bad PlaceNickDined on 5/6/2014It may have been because I had higher expectations of this restaurant based on what I had heard from other people, but I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. The service was outstanding, but the main dish that I had left room for improvement. The rest of my party really enjoyed their food very much. I would not write this place off yet. I would definitely try it again as it may just have been an off night for the entree that I ordered.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First Date :)OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 4/19/2014My girlfriend and I had our first date here and the food was excellent, our waiter was phenomenal, and we left feeling very full. I'm not from the area and I based my decision off of the already good reviews, did not disappoint in the slightest!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Saturday night findfamilydinnerDined on 3/22/2014After shopping all day we were looking for a nice spot to relax and enjoy a meal. We found Baxter's. We started with their special fruit sangria which was very refreshing. Meals come with choice of soup or salad. We chose French onion served in a crock and the spinach salad. Both were excellent. The food was delicious and the service was attentive. We enjoyed the evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First timersjmn120176Dined on 3/15/2014This was our first time to Baxter's. Enjoyed it very much. Casual atmosphere, romantic lighting, great food, great service. Children and families welcome, and did not interfere with our experience. I'm putting Baxter's on our repeat customer list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice dinner on a Monday nightSeminole38VIPDined on 2/24/2014Great dinning experience. The ambience was perfect. My wife took the bacon chicken wrap, absolutely delicious. I have the Kebob, they were very good too. We will definitely come back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very pleased, as usualStarvingDined on 2/22/2014Had a reservation on Saturday night. They were very busy but we were seated at the exact time of our reservation. The food and service were excellent! The steaks are the best in town.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as good as usualFarndogVIPDined on 2/21/2014Fish special was ok (we are in IL) and ribs were a bit dry (usually great). As always, "scallops three way" was outstanding - best dish in BloNo. No grit in the scallops and perfectly prepared.I would recommend this to a friend.
- We originally had a reservationBandBCDined on 2/16/2014We originally had a reservation for Valentines day (2/14) but called about two hours before our scheduled reservation to cancel due to the weather, We rescheduled for Sunday, 2/16. The person handling this was most pleasant in doing so. As for the actual dinner on 2/16, it was our first visit to Baxter's. The food was very good as was the service. We will definitely visit again, especially if going out for dinner with visiting family or friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The BestLouandJayDined on 2/15/2014Baxter's is always has great service and food. It is our favorite restaurant in Bloomington. Their filet is the tops! We have the pleasure of dining in upscale restaurants in Chicago and Baxter's has beat them all!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- romantic settingDenverDined on 2/15/2014Great service, a little pricy, but food was good. Portions per price is my only complaint.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food,,back room atmospherebrunsDined on 2/14/2014Great food,,back room atmosphere not as pleasureable as other areas but understandable considering Valentines DaySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a great dining experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 2/14/2014Came to Baxter's for a Valentine's Day dinner. Service was exceptional and the food was delicious as always. Got the shrimp and crab Alfredo :) would highly recommend it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticTommyDined on 2/14/2014The dining area was set very appropriately for valentines day, the servers were very attentive and nice, and the food was delicious.Special Features:
- MagnificentEdgarDined on 2/14/2014Last minute reservation for valentines day. Perfect find and the food was delicious. Thank you opentable! I definitely recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- All GoodCombagDined on 2/5/2014Great Food. Nice Staff. Good, attentive service. Thank you.Special Features:
- Loved it!MwantDined on 1/24/2014I've been to Baxter's a few times always going with the filet (you'll never go wrong with that), but I decided to try the ribs because of a friend's suggestion. The meat fell off the bone and the barbecue sauce was wonderful. My wife got the smothered chicken and loved it. I have been impressed with everything from the Baxter's salad to the gooey butter cake. This is my favorite B-N restaurant.Special Features:
- Great Service, food quality so soOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 1/23/2014We have a great server, she was very attentive. The food portions and quality have gone down since I last dined there in the summer. Three of us got steak, and all three were overcooked and much smaller than I remember. I used to order the Steak Oscar and have leftovers because it was so big. Not this time. The menu could use an overhaul as it is getting a little stale. Overall, its a nice place for a dinner with friends, but I don't know if it will be my first choice in the future.I would recommend this to a friend.


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We'll drink to that!
I understand the pain for many beer drinkers with the price increases on their favourite brew. I disagree, however, with Glen Stefanec's comment in his March 12 letter, He's off the suds, that he will now run to the border to get cheap beer.
For one thing, the cost in gas of making a run to the border for Budweiser mitigates the price increase, and you've also just spent it polluting the environment. Second, it's for Budweiser. Have people ever thought of trying a real beer?
In case some people didn't notice, local breweries did not see their prices increase. These breweries produce far superior beers (they use four ingredients as compared to over 100) compared to cheap, mass-produced American swill, and they help support the local economy.
Why not save money on beer by learning to make your own? With new advances in home-brewing technology and easy availability of high-quality malt, hops and yeast, it's quite simple to make beer at home that is better than what most people buy.
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Duplicate Trope: Two Beings One Body get usage counts
Sharing a Body makes this trope duplicate. Since the title Sharing a Body is less restrictive, I propose merging the examples and re-directing Two Beings, One Body to Sharing a Body.
2 ccoa, Thu, 20th Sep '12 1:42:50 PM from the Sleeping Giant
Ravenous SophovoreFixed the article tagging for you.
Waiting on a TRS slot? Finishing off one of these cleaning efforts will usually open one up.
Thank you! I'm somewhat new to the trope repair shop. :)
4 Septimus Heap, Fri, 21st Sep '12 3:44:34 AM from Zurich, Switzerland Relationship Status: Mu
A Wizard boyYeah, these are obvious duplicates. Merge.
Welcome, traveller, welcome to OmskMerge.
It does not matter who I am. What matters is, who will you become? - motto of Omsk Bird
6 Xtifr, Fri, 21st Sep '12 10:21:20 PM Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
World's Toughest MilkmanTwo Beings, One Body was originally Biological Mashup. It was just renamed and redefined at TRS. We might want to look at the old version of the trope to see if we overlooked something that really should be a separate trope. I agree that as it stands, these are duplicates.
"Existential Despair" is an oxymoron.
7 tdgoodrich 1, Fri, 21st Sep '12 10:29:35 PM from Atlanta Relationship Status: Californicating
Any Poor Souls Who Trespass Against Us...Maybe I'm misreading things on Sharing a Body, but the part in parentheses ("The one whose body it is may claim seniority, but enforcing it is a different matter") strikes me as being one singular body with two distinct characters (e.g. Alice and Bob live in Alice's body, and Bob is not a split personality but a separate entity altogether) whereas Two Beings, One Body is more like the picture on the page,
edited 21st Sep '12 10:30:14 PM by tdgoodrich1
"Polite life will fill you full of cancer." - Iggy Pop "I've seen the future, brother, it is murder." -Leonard Cohen
Dragon Writer^^ To the Wayback Machine!
9 lu 127, Sat, 22nd Sep '12 2:00:48 AM from the Forest of Thorns Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
10 Xtifr, Sat, 22nd Sep '12 2:10:19 AM Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
World's Toughest MilkmanWell, the page image on Two Beings, One Body and the page image suggest to me a creature with two separate heads (and brains) in control of one body, which seems like a plausible subtrope of the more general Sharing a Body trope, which can also include pure spirits (non-biological) and the like. But splitting off a subtrope like that would only work if we have enough examples for the subtrope.
"Existential Despair" is an oxymoron.
This trope is really weird. From what I can tell, half the examples deal with people sharing bodies or both existing in one body, and the other half deal with creatures/characters who are intentionally designed to be a mix of two species. I propose returning to the name Biological Mashup and moving the "sharing bodies" examples to Sharing a Body.
Dragon Writer
creatures/characters who are intentionally designed to be a mix of two species.If it's only one character/creature who merely appears to be a mix of two species, that's Mix-and-Match Critters and/or Hybrid Monster.
13 Arcades Sabboth, Fri, 26th Oct '12 8:40:26 PM from Mother Earth
Yeah, like Stratadrake said, those don't belong in Two Beings, One Body. The trope's just riddled with misuse that needs cleaning, which is why it got renamed.
Oppression anywhere is a threat to democracy everywhere.
"Merged Bodies" would make it clearer if we're shooting for a trope where different, distinct forms are merged into one. Other tropes cover the whole cohabitation or merging of personalities. This page is a mess, though. Some of the examples are just Mix-and-Match Critters, and the page description still refers to the old name of Biological Mash Up.
edited 2nd Dec '12 3:28:06 PM by Kurtulmak
Dragon WriterYou mean that part of the description never got the axe during the actual rename action? This is why renaming is more than just copy and paste.
16 Arcades Sabboth, Sun, 2nd Dec '12 7:49:18 PM from Mother Earth
Better also make sure Half-Human Hybrid, Mix-and-Match Critter, etc. aren't still screwing up the definitions of themselves and this vis-a-vis each other. I tried to correct those errors in the descriptions, but may have missed something. All three tropes may need cleaning for related misuse. And the examples were never cleaned up at all? It sounds like the previous thread was closed way prematurely. Or else they were cleaned, and this misuse is all new...
edited 2nd Dec '12 7:50:39 PM by ArcadesSabboth
Oppression anywhere is a threat to democracy everywhere.
17 lu 127, Sun, 2nd Dec '12 10:49:44 PM from the Forest of Thorns Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
never closed.
18 lu 127, Fri, 7th Dec '12 12:50:43 AM from the Forest of Thorns Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
The system doesn't know you right now, so no post button for you.
You need to Get Known to get one of those.
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LeBron James calls Charles Barkley 'stupid'
LeBron James called Charles Barkley "stupid" after the TNT analyst criticized the current Cavalier and future Knick for playing footsie with the rest of the NBA while committed to the Cavs through the end of the 2009-10 season.
Call me stupid, LBJ, but I'm sorta with Chuck on this one.
Next time someone asks you about July 1, 2010, just say "no comment."
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Here's a video for a piano piece "within" I wrote for Vicky Chow while at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in November. I shot this video using my telephone at Glenn Cornett's Spectrum, which has a fantastic piano. This piece will be premiered on Sunday at Fast Forward Austin.
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Zendaya is the New Face of Madonna's Material Girl [VIDEO]
Only days after news broke that Zendaya will be playing Aaliyah in an upcoming biopic, the Disney star was named the new face of Madonna's Material Girl clothing line.
Only days after news broke that Zendaya will be playing Aaliyah in an upcoming biopic, the Disney star was named the new face of Madonna's Material Girl clothing line.
Looks like recording sessions for Madonna's next album are in full swing. After revealing last week that she's working with Swedish deejay and producer Avicii you know, the "Wake Me Up" guy on new music, she's now posted on Instagram several updates about the project.
For all the headlines that Miley Cyrus grabbed in 2013, shockingly, she was not the most searched-for person of the year, at least according to the search engine Bing. That honor instead goes to Beyonce.
Fans can argue all day long about who's a better artist, Madonna or Lady Gaga. But when it comes to who's got a bigger bank account, there's no question: the Material Girl trumps Mother Monster.
Madonna is such a big star, you wouldn't think she'd care if someone didn't want to collaborate with her, just move on to the next, right? Well, apparently, the Queen of Pop has taken offense at being turned down...by Mother Monster.
The rivalry between Lady Gaga and Madonna, which was started, stoked and supported by Madonna with her near-constant onstage disses of Gaga, nearly came to an end in the Bronx last month. Rumor has it that Madonna extended an olive branch and offered native New Yorker (and Yankee fan) Gaga a chance to duet onstage when Madge played Yankee Stadium. Gaga turned her down, though!
Madonna hasn't been shy about voicing her opinion on Lady Gaga's hit "Born This Way" namely, that she thinks the song bears more than a passing resemblance to her 1989 single "Express Yourself."
Madonna lets loose in the music video for her latest single, "Turn Up the Radio," which debuted Monday.
New music available today - Madonna is on fire with Girls Gone Wild.
What's it like to have one of the world's biggest music superstars sitting on your shoulders? Ask LMFAO's Redfoo -- he was the one carrying Madonna around during her halftime show on Super Bowl Sunday. "I don't know how many people were in the stadi
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Preparing for KNS examination (Examination in the Netherlands Embassy)
KNS (Kennis van Nederlands Samenleven) is one of the part of the exam for the Civil Integration Exam in the Embassy. You have to watched the video which is included in the examination package together with the handbook with pictures and questioners. You can use this to prepare yourself for the examination.
Below is the foto book that you need to study the KNS exam.
Below are few tips to familiarize yourself for KNS exam:
1. Play the DVD/CD as often as possible to watch the video.
2. When you feel that you are familiar with the video, watch the video in Dutch language.
3. At the back of the booklet there are questions about the video that you have watched. Listen to the Audio CD for the questions and answers.
4. Practice answering the questions.
5. You may play the Audio CD as often as you like to familiarize yourself with the questions and answers about the video.
6. Also, make sure you are also familiar with the photos on the booklet that corresponds to the answer.
7. Try listening to the Audio CD and answer the questions by just looking at the photo album.
8. Speak loud on the microphone and practice your dutch pronunciation.
9. At the start of the exam, remember to say your name, your city, and your country.
The Kennis Nederlandse Samenleving exam has about 43 questions within 45 minutes exam.
To pass the exam you must have to get 57% of the questions correct.
Never skip a number.
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text: Howard Dean: 'God Help Us' if Cruz Becomes President Print article Send a Tip by Tony Lee 25 Aug 2013 post a comment Former Vermont Gov. and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean showed that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) irritates the left as much as the Republican establishment when he declared that he was fearful that Cruz would one day become president. "God help us if he ever gets to be anything more than the senator from Texas," Dean said on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday. Dean was responding to an interview CNN's Candy Crowley had done earlier in the week with Cruz in which Cruz said that he would do whatever he could to encourage a "grassroots tsunami" that would convince lawmakers to defund Obamacare. Dean dismissed Cruz as a "slick" speaker promoting "crazy" ideas from the "far right." ON BREITBART TV Howard Dean: 'God Help Us' If Ted Cruz Becomes President