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KEENE, Calif. (AP) - President Barack Obama has designated the home of Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez as a national monument.
The 187-acre site, known as Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz (Our Lady Queen of Peace), or simply La Paz, served as the planning and coordination center of the United Farm Workers of America starting in 1971. It's where Chavez and many organizers lived, trained and strategized. Chavez taught farmworkers, most of them poor and Latino, how to write contracts and negotiate with growers for better pay and working conditions.
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I've shared my dining experiences at The VUDE before, the private underground dining experience with top chefs and top cuisines. So far I've attended dinners prepared by Chef Jason Wilson, Brendan McGill of Hitchcock Restaurant, BB Ranch, Maxime Billet, and now, my newest adventure to The VUDE was to experience the cooking of Lazy Bear's Chef David Barzelay. Lazy Bear is an exclusive "pop up" underground dining restaurant in San Francisco. I hear tickets are almost impossible to get and the wait list is long and daunting. Lucky for me Chef David came to Seattle and cooked in my "backyard" at The VUDE.
A 4 hour meal sure to be full of excitement, flavor, color, experience and passion. I'm here to share it with you!
6 courses…plus "snacks" and "treats" await us. So here we go…
Before the snacks appeared, we were treated to a glass of cider from Blue Mountain Cider Company.
Cider is growing in popularity here in the Pacific Northwest, and I'm quite excited by that. I'm becoming a fan for sure! Blue Mountain Cider appeared on my Seattle Food and Wine Experience "Favorite Beverage" for their cherry cider.
The first snack to grace the table in front of me and accompany our lovely cider was a tall shot glass full of something that looked soft and delightful.
Chef's description: whipped scrambled eggs and bacon with a base of maple syrup and hot sauce.
Eggs floating on a spicy maple liquid? How can this go wrong?
I grabbed my mini spoon and was ready to dig in…
and dig DOWN…
Wrong! Soft, creamy, sweet, spicy…"breakfast" in a shot glass. Definitely one I'd order again…if it was something I COULD order! Chef David, can we please make that happen???
The next snack came in one of my favorite food "accessories", or table jewelry I like to call it.
A serving spoon.
A fried oyster placed lovingly back in its original shell on some ginger dashi and served on a ceramic serving spoon.
I loved the colors and textures of this "snack" and shells always make me happy.
But, it was quickly forgotten by this foodie when the NEXT snack came out.
Not just any bread…
Bread with butter…homemade, extra salty butter.
Bread and butter chic!
The bread moist, dense, and flavorful. The butter soft, creamy and extra salty.
I rarely butter my bread, but this meal I spread it thick and high!
All around me bread was bathed in butter and forks were digging in…
I'll never look and bread and butter the same again and likely never taste any quite like this!
Eggs, bacon, maple syrup, homemade bread and butter…I hear Chef David is opening his own restaurant in San Francisco. I wonder if he'll serve brunch and how long the line outside will be. I suggest this be a brunch staple!
Still noshing on snacks (no, we haven't yet started our 6 courses)…
Tartare with parsnip chips and a "garden of delights".
Radishes, carrots, herbs, and flowers seem to delicately "grow" out of the string of tartare. Another moment of food and art and color coming together in food{ie} coloring!
A beautifully designed and plated dish with delicate flavors. Perhaps a bit of acid on the dish would have taken it to another level, but delightful and special nonetheless.
After the softness of the tartare, a crunchy creamy "cracker and cheese" enamored me with its flirty flavor and pose for the camera.
With snacks over, the first of the 6 courses arrived with a plate of geoduck from Taylor Shellfish Farms.
The delicate, raw geoduck was accessorized with asparagus and potatoes and dressed in a clam butter emulsion. The small, round potatoes are "hiding' under the main attraction of geoduck, but might just have been my favorite part of the dish! Soft, flavorful, and unexpected.
Paired with our first course was a lovely Viognier from Watermill Winery.
You just might remember this wine from my post on the Seattle Food and Wine Experience and my favorite COLOR of the day. Here it shows up again in my life. That perfect, perfect blue…and a perfectly lovely glass of wine to accompany the early courses. And, did you know Watermill also makes the cider we started out with. This group has perfect flavors AND colors!
food{ie} coloring superstars!!!
After the first course, I was lured into the kitchen by the sight of rows and rows of the beautiful round bowls that from past VUDE experience have always contained something special. Prep in process, I "documented" the second course for you.
Eggs returned in this meal, sofft and scrambled…
Siting rather lonely in the bowl. Awaiting the "jewelry" that would bring it to glamour.
The first accessory, seeds…
Sprinkled like glitter over the eggs…
Giving the dish a new "sparkle" and texture to counter the softness of the eggs…
You can't have full glamour without "pearls" of caviar, right?
Carter Caviar to the rescue and full glamour unleashed.
Looking interesting and flavorful, but a little lacking in color when I left the kitchen….
It arrived at the table with a COLOR punch of a green garlic sauce. I knew something more was coming!
How BEAUTIFUL and intriguing is THIS dish? So colorfully and texturally fabulous.
A dish this special deserves a little extra paparazzi attention and some "close ups".
After finishing the paparazzi treatment and finally EATING the dish…
An interesting flavor assortment came together perfectly. Light and fluffy. A bit salty. A delicate crunch from the seeds.
Third course…
I was ready for something a little more solid and meaty after our soft eggs and shellfish dishes.
I ventured into the kitchen again to see what was happening and found the plates being readied for presentation.
I found the duck with roasted arugula and a black garlic glaze.
A juicy, tender, full of flavor slice of duck. The roasted arugula light and crunchy and a nice compliment in taste and texture.
The black garlic glaze a lovely punch of flavor and color to the dish.
Paired with the duck, a glass of VUDE owner's other venture Hand of God Wines 2010 Fingerprint Series Red Wine. A 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot blend.
This is my favorite of the Hand of God wines, with soft and sweet flavors. A lovely pairing, enhancing both the wine and the duck with the perfectly accompanying flavors.
Forth course…
A beautifully tender pork loin accompanied by red quinoa, pork cheek, and a hint of lime.
The pork loin was tender and flavorful. The addition of lime gave me the acid I'd been looking for earlier and an interesting and unexpected flavor twist.
Hidden under the pork loin, and never making its way in front of the camera (because once I found it the love affair and full attention began), lie the pork cheek. Shredded and tender.
Pork cheek on my plate is always a good thing and was no different here. I was a lucky diner who received a sizable chunk of pork cheek that was lovingly caramelized. A real treasure and score! I selflessly cut it in half and shared with my dining companion. An act of pure friendship, solidifying that we will be friends forever!
Paired with the pork loin, Hand of God's 2010 Old Vine Malbec.
Another beautiful pairing!
Drinking the Malbec on its own I describe it as rich and spicy. Paired with the pork, it took on a softer, more subtle flavor that was equally, if not more delightful. I could have hung out with these two all night!
Fifth course brought sweets…
and colorful TREATS!
Let's EASE into this one…
Good things are worth waiting for!
Dehydrated angel food cake…
Meringue "kisses" and cilantro…
Together present a beautiful, colorful, and artistic plate of delights…
Add a shot of vanilla mexican Coke as "background"…
Coke sorbet…
The finished plate, full of color and flavor delights.
This was a fun desert!
The Coke and vanilla flavors added a cold and bold flavor to the softness of the oranges. The angel food felt like a cloud floating on my tongue.
I ate every item alone…
Combinations of oranges and meringue…
Oranges and angel food…
And, all components together…
Completely intriguing and beyond description.
Sixth course…
More sweets.
Described on the menu as "Chickory", I heard one nearby diner mention Oreos when it was presented.
Bourbon, Cocoa, and Coffee
Described by the Chef as "A play on tiramisu. Coffee cake."
This was one of the most delightful deserts I've ever had.
The chicory balanced the sweetness of the cocoa and gives a smoky essence to this delicate yet flavorfully sophisticated dish.
A grown up, gourmet, exceptionally chic "Oreo".
As if we needed more food…
A platter of treats!
A sous vide chocolate chip cookie!
Sweet and soft, exactly what I'd expect from a sous vide…cookie??? Oh YEAH!
Rice cracker with coconut gel and kiwi.
Interesting textures. The crunch of the rice cracker didn't quite lend enough strength to the softness of the gel and kiwi.
I'm a big fan of coconut but the gel didn't quite have the flavor punch I wanted. I loved the idea and the look of it, but I'm a chocolate chic so that is always going to win out for me.
We had a few extra sous vide cookies, so I took another and ended my night on chocolate.
The way every good food night should end.
A great meal from Chef David. Several very interesting and delicious dishes I'd love to have again (hint, hint).
A trip to San Francisco in the future to try and eat in Chef David's "home"? Most likely!

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Anchorage, Alaska, Jan 18, 2012 -- USDA-RD Alaska State Director Jim Nordlund today announced the launch of a USDA energy website that will provide stakeholders fast and efficient access to USDA energy efficiency and renewable energy data. Today's announcement builds on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's commitment to develop a modern and efficient service organization as outlined in USDA's Blueprint for Stronger Service announced last week.
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I asked you into my heart
My world has changed
So promise me you'll never part
I'm lost without you
So easy to see
I'm lost without you
And there's no letting go
So let me be the first to say
I'm lost without you
so don't ever go away
You pick me up
those times I'm down
you make me laugh
when there's no clown
no one else can love me
like you do
Heaven knows
that I'll proclaim
The love I feel
When I hear your name
There's no substitution
quite the same
Some say I'm crazy
and I'm acting insane
but there's no life without you
so I'll stake my claim
Love is sweet
and love is kind
Love will bring you
peace of mind and how do you know?
Well I'll tell you so
He won't ever go
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We have made it to Camp Cheerio, and it is great. Other than very limited and troubled internet access, we are having a great time.
Here are a few pics from last night More pics will follow after lunch. Wish you all were here. beverly |
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- Posted by faintheart (My Page) on Fri, Oct 7, 11 at 10:28
Looks like so much fun already! Thank you for sharing the pics, Beverly. I see some beautiful projects there!!! Have a wonderful time and keep us posted on all the fun. Dee |
- Posted by geezerfolks (My Page) on Fri, Oct 7, 11 at 11:00
Oh my.....some beautiful quilts there, girls! We have our own group of great teachers here!!!! I'm sure pics of the snack table and the dining room table tags will be forth coming? heh heh heh I think we all wish we could be there, Beverly. SharonG/FL |
Beautiful quilts! Can't wait to see more! Kate |
I'm glad you all arrived safely. It looks like so much fun already. I'll be thinking about you all this weekend. Lola |
Look how young that quilter is in the first pic lol!!!!! They are all amazing but my focus right now is Christmas and I love that snowman. Thanks for posting Beverly have fun and we wish we were there too! |
- Posted by jackier123 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 7, 11 at 17:40
Bah humbug, I am jealous! Wish I was there. Great pictures of some fantastic looking quilts. Jackie |
Here are some more pics. Jennifer teaching fabric folding class Table signs with our tribe names More to follow tomorrow, keep checking in beverly |
- Posted by geezerfolks (My Page) on Fri, Oct 7, 11 at 19:41
Love those cute boxes!!!!! I feel a request for another tutorial coming up. @:) What a precious lunch date!!!! Looks just like Amanda did sitting there. Snack table.....so many yummy looking choices!!!! Send me a mouse, Beverly. LOL You already know what I think about your neat table signs. *S* |
Correction, Faye won the blocks, not Fran, sorry. |
Oh my..... It is beautiful there! Great quilts, ladies! I so want to go to one of these some day.... I am thinking about attempting a 'stained glass' quilt. Several years ago, I drew up & cross stitched nine different flowers that were growing in my gardens for a lap quilt. I think I will do the same for this one. Tutorials on that and the fabric boxes would be wonderful! With all I have to finish this weekend, they will just have to go to my 'want to do' list. :) Hope everyone has a great time and thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! |
Oh,I'm so envious! I would love to attend this retreat. I will retire at the end of this month so it may be doable in the future! Linda OH |
Thanks so much Beverly for posting the "running commentary" in photos of the retreat. It certainly looks like a wonderful place. I would really like to make it there one year - and hope it can be next year! Looks like there's a lot of fun mixed in with the sewing too Kristene |
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My name is QUINCY!
Facts about QUINCY
- Breed: Poodle (Miniature) Mix
- Color: Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - With Black
- Age: Adult
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Male
QUINCY's Info...
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, and good with dogs.
QUINCY was on the euthanize list at Lancaster Shelter. BFF rescued him on his last day. He is a miniature poodle, about 3 years old.
Foster mom says: "Quincy is very shy at first, and although he was scared of me when he first met me, he never tried to bite or growl at me. He does pretty well with dogs, but he doesn't appreciate it when they try to make him play, or if they bother him (which is understandable) but he has no problem being with other dogs, and he loves cuddling with some of our calmer guests. Once he opens up to a person, he is soooo sweet and well mannered! He is a cuddle bug that just wants to be a lap dog.
*Probably would like being king of the castle or with a calm dog. Children over 10 years old.
We require an application, home check, contract, spay/neuter or deposit (if too young for spay/neuter at time of adoption) and adoption donation. QUINCY 's adoption donation is $250.00
To meet QUINCY, please go to our website, www.BFFK9Rescue.org to the adopt page to learn more about our adoption process, policies and to download or complete an online application. Please complete online application (make sure you answer all questions and get sent confirmation on screen) or email to email@example.com.
We make every effort to contact you ASAP. Emails will get quickest response.
Applications are not first come, they are based on best fit for the household and our BFF pup.
Other Pets at BFF K9 Rescue, Inc.
Why Adoption is a Great Option
QUINCY, a Mission Viejo Poodle (Miniature) dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Poodle (Miniature) for sale in Mission Viejo, or seeking a Poodle (Miniature) dog from a breeder in Mission Viejo.
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I thought some of you might be interested in this. I had my usual cleaning at the dentist and told the hygienist that I had some thread like white slime in my mouth. Sometimes it was so thick I cleaned it off with a toothbrush. She replied with, "you are using Crest Pro Health tooth paste aren't you?" I had not told her that. She had heard of it before. She said it was like it was sloughing off skin. The roof of my mouth burned a bit when I drank certain things, don't know if that was the reason or not.
I also had a lot of stain on my teeth which is unusual for me. I thought she would never get through scraping it off. I figured it was the fluoride in the toothpaste and in my gel cam. Crest Pro Health has 0.454%, most toothpaste with fluoride I looked at today only had 0.2 something %. I don't drink coffee or hot tea so that can't be the culprit. She also said there is not much difference in toothpaste ingredients, one is as good as another. I bought an 85 cent tube of Aim to try. To top it all off, I haven't used my Gel Cam since then and my teeth are not sensitive at all. |
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- Posted by frankiesinatra (My Page) on Mon, Apr 15, 13 at 16:36
Personally I found once I started flossing regularly every night, my sensitivity has disappeared. The dentists were right all along. I'm also not sure how effective it is, or if it's just a placebo effect, but I'm doing this thing called "oil pulling", where you swish olive oil in your mouth for 10 min a day. That also seems to help me. These guys also seem to have something to say about it in a comical way: |
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My sensitivity is caused by the loss of enamel at the gum line due to clinching my teeth for years. I had them filled and stopped it, but the filling in one place did not stay, so I am using gel cam. I |
I do oil pulling and it has worked wonders for my sensitive teeth plus it naturally whitened them. I haven't done it for 2-3 weeks now and the sensitivity is coming back so I will start again tomorrow. I use coconut oil myself. |
I used that same toothpaste for a week and developed tooth sensitivity even though I've used Crest strips for years. I threw the toothpaste away. |
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"Ring of Fire" Training Week 2 – Northeast Shoulder of Teewinot
My goal for week 2 is ascend 25,300 vertical feet. To kick the week off, I wanted to get into the Tetons. I have always wanted to ski the East Face of Teewinot Mountain. The weather forecast was a little discouraging, but it had also been wrong all weekend. The forecast called for 6-8 inches in the mountains above 8,000 feet and clearing at 6am. Before I went to sleep that night, I decided that if it did snow 6-8 inches, I would ski the Northeast Shoulder of Teewinot instead of going for the East Face.
The forecast was actually right. It did snow 6-8 inches over night. Waking up to see snow on the ground, I decided to go for plan b, the northeast shoulder. I had heard that it offered amazing skiing and decided it would be safer than skiing the East Face of Teewinot.
The weather forecast was correct on the amount of snow, but the skies did not clear at 6am. Eric, Alex, and I spent the morning skinning up the mountain in pea soup. It was hard to gauge where we were with limited visibility. As we reached the top of the ridge, the clouds started to break up and the view was outstanding.
The morning stayed cold and we weren't to concerned that the snow would heat up. We hiked to the top of the ridge and enjoyed a snack while waiting for the clouds to lift. The skiing down was awesome. We skied 8 inches of pow down a steep forested slope.
The snow at the bottom was a little thin and we had a few creek crossings by the moose ponds that added to a great day.
The best part of riding your bike to Lupine Meadows is that on the way back to the Taggart Lake Parking lot, it is all down hill.
I would highly recommend the Northeast Shoulder of Teewinot. The skiing was awesome, think 25-short on steroids. It is also a safe alternative to the high peaks if you are concerned about the snow conditions.


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My name is Hugo!
Facts about Hugo
- Breed: Maine Coon
- Color: Orange Or Red (Mostly)
- Age: Kitten
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Long
Hugo's Info...
I am already neutered and up to date with shots.
Hugo is a 8 month old Maine Coon mix. He is super sweet. He is laid back and has a very
calm temperament. He gets along with other cats.
Other Pets at Lost Paws Animal Rescue
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Hugo, a Pittstown Maine Coon kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Maine Coon for sale in Pittstown, or seeking a Maine Coon kitten from a breeder in Pittstown.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Pittstown already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Pittstown breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Maine Coon breeders who help with Maine Coon rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Pittstown paves the way for another one to be saved.


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5'7"...Graduate of Seabreeze High, Daytona Beach, Fla. Was a tennis player of state ranking before turning to golf.
Entered scarcely her first two years out and earned nothing, and has returned to that scheme of things. Played a heavy schedule five seasons, with a tie for 22nd her best in 1967 and '71. In Dallas, she has held leads with hot rounds of 69 and 68...Earned $1,000 for a hole-in-one in Raleigh.
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The Global Liberal Arts Alliance is an international, multilateral partnership of American style liberal arts institutions with the goal of supporting excellence in liberal arts education on a transnational basis. The Great Lakes Colleges Association, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, coordinates the activities and projects of the Alliance and was instrumental in its formation. There are presently 27 institutions representing 15 nations in the Alliance membership. The Alliance was formally founded at a meeting of Presidents in Washington, D.C. in 2009. Since that time, there have been additional leadership meetings in Morocco, Bulgaria, Athens, and most recently in Slovakia.
The Global Liberal Arts Alliance seeks to serve as a beacon for educational leaders, faculty members and administrators. Its purpose is to exchange knowledge, expertise and experience among institutions committed to education in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences. This initiative was founded and administered by the Great Lakes Colleges Association with the generous support of the Endeavor Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Recent and Upcoming Meetings
This program provides an opportunity for faculty members from all member institutions of the GLAA to add a unique international component to one of their courses. In a GCC project, two college classes , one from a U.S.-based Alliance campus paired with one from a non-U.S. Alliance campus, are connected using technology in a way that enriches both courses with an international perspective.
Over the past two years, thirty-six faculty members on sixteen Alliance campuses were engaged in this innovative program. The participating campuses for the 2013-2014 academic year were: Albion College, Allegheny College, American College of Greece, American University of Beirut, American University in Bulgaria, American University of Nigeria, Bratislava International School for Liberal Arts, Denison University, Earlham College, Effat University, Forman Christian College, and Hope College
Recent Staff and Faculty Visits on Alliance Campuses
Theodore Priskomatis, ACG Athletic Director, visited the coaching staffs at Denison University and Ohio Wesleyan University, March 2014.
Gabriele Dillmann, Professor of German at Denison University, visited Dr. Diana Stantcheva, German Language faculty member, at the American University in Bulgaria in April 2014 to work on their Global Course Connections projects and share a presentation at an AUBG research conference.
Umarah Mubeen, Faculty member from Forman Christian College, visited Professor Ola Olapade at Albion College in April 2014. While in Michigan, Umarah also visited faculty members at Kalamazoo and Hope Colleges.
A group of 17 faculty and staff members from Lingnan University visited Albion, Kalamazoo, and Hope Colleges in early June 2014.


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It wasn't all that long ago that Delray Beach was just like any other South Florida beach town -- minus, of course, Palm Beach proper. Oh, how times have changed.
In 1985, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (C.R.A.), began its plans to revitalize the city by cleaning up the slums, preserving historic buildings, and stimulating the local economy.
The CRA joined hands with the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Development Authority to establish the Downtown Marketing Cooperative to market the area and run special events.
Years later, Delray Beach has become the culinary capital of Broward and Palm Beach counties and many other cities are attempting to emulate its progress. So we figured it was about time to compile a list of the ten best restaurants in Delray Beach.
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Implications for Smaller Hospitals It is particularly important for management teams of smaller hospitals to be closely involved with financing strategies that include funding from state or local governments or from philanthropic sources. Maintaining strong relationships with these sources can help maximize the capital received and manage its structure and timing.
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Paige has to choose between two dreams—becoming a princess or the doctor she's always wanted to be." Review I greatly anticipated the release of this film, touted by Paramount as a modern-day fairy tale, highlighting the classic story of Prince-meets-girl. Unfortunately, I left the theatre disappointed as I reflected on the messages this movie will send to the many children who view it. The story begins with a character sketch of the title roles. Paige, played by Julia Styles, is portrayed as a typical college student with an unique sense of ambition. Presumably, the audience is meant to admire Styles' character and root for her throughout the film. I was nonplussed to watch her consuming alcohol several times, and working as a bar tender. She also used filthy language on occasion. Luke Mably assumed the role of Prince Edward ("Eddie")—an irresponsible, womanizing playboy who causes his parents no small amount of anguish as they wonder how he will ever fill his father's shoes as the King of Denmark. Papparazi gathers with bulbs flashing as Eddie is caught in one scandal after another, brazenly posing for the checkout-line cover stories. His impulsive decision to visit America is made after viewing an advertisement on television for pornographic material involving female American college students "getting drunk" and "taking off their shirts." Eddie takes in the commercial as we, the audience, watch photo after photo of obviously nude girls with the centers of their chests blocked by narrow black bars. With the goal of encountering these sorts of women, our Prince Charming hops on a plane for America. It grieves me to think of the young people who will view these characters as "prince" and "princess" to be emulated. The hero and heroine of this story first meet at the bar where Paige works, and coincidentally end up paired as lab partners at the college they both attend in Wisconsin. After some initial personality clashes, the two are drawn together by physical attraction, and seem to be willing to let nothing stand in the way of their relationship. Paige's roommate is continually egging on the connection, pointing out that Eddie is "so hot," and encouraging Paige to pursue a physical relationship with him, in spite of his offensive behavior. Morality Issues There is quite a bit of blatant or near-blatant sexual content in this movie (for PG-rated rating). When Eddie first introduces himself to Paige, he asks her to "take your shirt off." (Paige replies by spraying him with soda water from the tap at the bar.) There is a scene in the college library in which Paige and Eddie engage in some foreplay while Paige's roommate looks on, writing a note to Paige encouraging her to take Eddie upstairs. The two end up going off to a secluded area, where they begin to disrobe one another, but are interrupted by photographers bursting in after only their shirts are removed. (Paige was still wearing an undershirt.) There are several scenes of passionate kissing. There are a few curse words and religious profanities scattered throughout the script. Eddie, his assistant, Paige, her friends, and her brothers are all shown consuming alcohol. Spiritual Issues The moral of this story is, "Lust conquers all." We are meant to sympathize with a couple who is apparently bound only by the common bond of being physically attracted to one another. This is so far from God's plan for how we should treat one another. "…intreat… the younger men as brethren; the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity" I Timothy 5:1-2. "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever" I John 2:16-17. My recommendation is, if you would like to spend a couple of hours with your family in good, quality, character-building entertainment, skip this film, save your money, and watch Les Miserables or Cinderella. Violence: Mild | Profanity: Moderate | Sex/Nudity: Moderate Negative—Please do not see this film. The rating and previews of this movie are misleading. I took my 10 and 6 year old expecting a Lizzie McGuire or possibly The Princess Diaries type movie. I was totally wrong. We left after 30 minutes because of the filth that was shown in this movie. Getting drunk, women raising their shirts and lying are not values for our children to grow up watching. The theatre manager gracefully gave us passes to see another movie later. I will be writing Lions Gate and letting them know that this movie should not be rated PG but at least PG-13. Parents… stand up for your children and what their innocent eyes see.
[Very Offensive/3] —Julie, age 38 Negative—Please send a message to Hollywood and tell everyone you know DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!!! The advertising for this movie is extremely misleading. I am appalled that it received a PG rating! Along with the drinking and the sex(Pages's friend admits she had a summer affair with a 45 year-old Italian while in Europe!)this movie also has a strong anti-family theme. Paige wants to be a doctor and is disappointed in her friends for getting married when they have goals. Even after falling in love with the prince she decides not to marry him because she is so selfishly focused on her independence and her goal to be a doctor so she can help people in third world countries that she misses seeing the greater good she could do as the helpmeet to the ruler of a country.
[Very Offensive/1½] —Anna, age 28 Negative—I went with my mom to see this film, and I was disgusted. The whole story was a mess. A Prince going to college for sex, a mean/rude college girl, and a lust that was suppose to represent love. How UNromantic. I became so upset when Stiles' friend urged her to take the Prince off to go have sex, and she did! Luckily, they get caught before too much, but you still lose respect (if you had any) for both their characters. I thought PG was the wrong rating for such "lusty" film.
[Very Offensive/2] —Jaclyn, age 20 Neutral—I took my 12 yr old daughter and her friend to see "The Prince and Me." I was glad to see a PG movie out finally. It was a good story with good acting, but should have been PG-13. I don't recommend it unless you see it on TBS where it's cleaned up a bit. The message about drinking in a bar, slipping off to the library to make out, womanizing… these are not what we should think of as Prince/Princess/Fairy Tale/Godly behavior so in that we were disappointed. I thought I was going to see a clean romance my daughter could enjoy but that's not how this movie should be viewed. What a Girl Wants with Amanda Bynes was much funnier and clean. I'll stick to movies like that one from now on. It's not a movie to buy your child or teen to what over again either, it would just plant those unGodly virtues in them and that's not a Christians walk.
[Average/3½] —Paula Bahnsen, age 36 Negative—As other reviewers, I was offended by the subtle messages of this film. There was plenty of sex, booze, and general "party culture" to have given this a PG-13 rating. Don't take your kids to see this! About the movie-making quality, I would say that my biggest complaint was the complete lack of continuity. Random scenes would just pop up, and the plot line changed at least three times. It's not a complete failure, but there are definitely better things out there to see.
[Very Offensive/2] —Janna Beth, age 19 Neutral—I went to see this film with my younger sister and her friend. Because of the PG rating I thought it would be ok for them to see (they're 13). I was shocked to see the first scene was in a bar and also that the prince wanted to come to America because he had seen and ad on tv of America's loose college girls (we see the ad in the movie). I was wondering what I had taken my little sister and her friend to see. As the movie progressed it did develop a cute story and there was wasn't too many objectionable things. The prince is honorable toward Paige, and I do think that they were in love with each other, and that it was not just lust. I would buy this movie when it came out on video so that the first scenes could be forwarded through. If you do go to see this movie don't take young teenagers. It's not kid friendly.
[Average/3½] —Heidi, age 19 Negative—I was considering going to see this film because of the basic "Cinderella" plot line. However, after reading Christian reviews and hearing what the people around me are saying, I will definitely not be seeing this movie. Being a teen who is committed to saving myself for my husband, the last thing I need to put in my path towards upholding God's word is a film that uplifts immorality, lust, compromise, and immodesty. Let me recommend two films that deal with true love, respect, and commitment: A&E's "Pride and Prejudice" and A&E's "Victoria and Albert."
(Or if you are really holding out for a "Cinderella" story, then rent "Ever After." Skip "The Prince and Me" and see one of the three films listed above where love is respected, intimacy is saved for after marriage, and anything beforehand is rightfully viewed as offensive!
—Carolyn, age 18 Negative—I made the mistake of taking my 8 year old to see this movie. It should not be rated PG, it should be PG-13. It shows the main character drinking and doing shots with her friends, as just one example. The girls are all college age, doing college age things.
[Average/3] —Lisa McDaniel, age 43 Negative—I was surprised this movie was rated PG. Had I taken my 12 year old daughter I would have been very upset. My 16 year old daughter agreed that this movie was not was we expected. The movie itself was cute, but from a Christian point of view offered nothing of any value, and promoted worldy ideas that are simply inconsistent with biblical truth. It's hard enough raising kids with a biblical world view without paying someone to go behind us and brainwash them with lies about the "good life" the world can offer. I'd say adults only on this one, and it was simply not a strong enough movie to support that.
[Very Offensive/3] —H Mitchell, age 38 Negative—I made the mistake of taking my 9 ½ year old daughter to this movie. I wish I would have found this web-site before! I would not take a child under the age of 16 to this movie, I believe there is way too much adult content.
[Very Offensive/3½] —Lisa, age 28 Negative—I was very disappointed with this film. We rented it because it had a PG rating, thinking that it would be appropriate for my 10, 8, and 6 year old daughters. This movie made casual sex OK, it made drinking at collage OK, it made swearing OK. I don't want my children thinking that any of these are OK. I had to fast forward threw the naked college girl scenes, the making out scenes, the drinking scenes, but I couldn't bleep out all the swear words. They took the Lords name in vain many times. The PG rating that this movie got is way too low, it should have at least been a PG-13. Please do not rent this movie for your children or you teens, you will be very disappointed.
[Very Offensive/3] —Crystal, age 34 Neutral—First of all, I rate this neutral because I disagree with the "lust conquers all" moral… Yes, it's a bit drinking, and the prince is a bad example—but somehow that is the story… Of course, it should have been more clear in the trailer, and they could, for the kids sake, saved us for some of it.
Anyway—the movie can get a little bit boring, because the story is not that fantastic. I think that the point of the movie is to show that love can change people. The love in this movie was not about sex, but first about getting to know each other—and still afterwards wait for each other. I think that's kind of biblical… Anyway, the change in the prince went a little bit too fast—from dirt to flower in no time… they could have show him struggle moore… The final neutral is maybe the fact that it's a little bit too childish a story for older people—and a little bit too offensive to children. I think the only one I could really recommend it is for grown up children, childish grown ups, and some teenagers that like romantic love stories. [Average/3] —John, age 19 Positive—I think people can tend to be overly harsh of some movies. I agree that some of the scenes or introductory themes are questionable, but I think the overall movie is generally good. I don't think that the major theme is "lust conquers all," I'm sorry. I got out of the movie that you need to follow your dreams, and do what you are supposed to do and not let a significant other determine your life for you.
I really admired the fact that she didn't stay with him, and that she decided to live her life. I more admire his actions in the end. Lust won't wait. Love will. I'm not saying it's the best movie, and parents should definitely be careful when choosing this movie for a family night, but… my friend and I watched it with her mother, all of us are Christians and have been for a long time. Neither of us were uncomfortable having her mother there, and her mom even watched it with us. Just my opinion, though. Overall, not a bad movie… pretty cute, if you ask me. [Average/4] —Blondie, age 21 Positive—I value this site a great deal in choosing movies to view, yet I have to say I was surprised to see a more negative rating on this movie and more neutral in similar morality issues in "13 Going on 30."… neither of which should be viewed by teens, in my opinion. The reviewer has exaggerated some of the scenes—for example the foreplay in the library, with the roommate "looking on"… is a little over the top. The foreplay was actually his hand and her hand under a table where the roommate was studying across from them. She was responding to the flirty glances… There were redeeming qualities throughout the movie that the reviewer overlooked. Overall, this was a cute adult movie, that in a refreshing twist portrayed a young woman faced with a first love and a difficult dilemma, making the right decision… and as the queen states in the movie, you see the prince, who "from a boy becomes a man" and exemplifies true integrity.
It also gives a realistic view of the life of a "royal," instead of the commonly told fairy tale version most girls (including myself) grew up with… where we went on in life seeking our idealistic prince charming. In short, I have recommended this movie to my single girlfriends, who struggle at times with standing strong for their values and decisions and finding themselves without their prince. This movie shows in the end what kind of man truly is a charming prince. If you would like to see this (or any other) movie without the "negative side effects," edited movies may be purchased at familyflix.com (or they will edit your movies), a company endorsed by The Dove Foundation. [Average/3] —Michelle, age 35 Comments from young people
Negative—I rented this movie expecting the typical "Cinderella story." man, was I wrong. They talk about sex FAR too much and, although we never see them go through with it, you know its happened. They makeout a lot, wrapping their arms around each other and totally open mouthed. I wish i didn't waste my money. There were a couple cute scenes, but I think the bad far outweigh the good this time. I don't know how this movie got away with a PG rating.
[Very Offensive/1½] —Brittany, age 15 Positive—It was a good movie overall, but there were some thing in it I did not like. This would not be a movie a would talk a young child to but for a teen or something I don't see why not.
[Average/3½] —Rachel, age 12 Negative—I am very upset that I watched this video but glad that I did not waste my money on seeing it in the theaters. I do not like the fact that she fell in love with a man/boy that only went to the school to find women who would satisfy him sexually. Disgusting. There we situations in it that I wish I wouldn't have seen! There are no good messages in this movie—AT ALL. She pursues her dream and bashes everyone that doesn't feel the same as herself. I didn't enjoy any bit of the movie; with one exception of the lawnmower races. Overall, I wish I would've listened to the reviews in the newspaper and wish I would've skipped the movie.
[Very Offensive/1] —Jackie Barnes, age 15 Positive—I enjoyed this film very much. Since Denmark is still a working democracy it was quite a believable story. The script was well written and the acting was good. However, there was some mild language, and one scene where the two main characters were ripping off each others clothes in a library. Nothing was shown on camera except a lot of kissing. So, this movie, in my opinion would not be acceptable for children, or pre-teens; however if you have an older daughter it would make a great flick for a mother-daughter sleep over night.
[Better than Average/4] —Michelle Richardson, age 15 Negative—I think no one should watch this movie. It's just trashy. I went to see it with my friend because her friends said there was nothing wrong with it. Yeah right! It was totally lustful, "party animal" centered. I hope my Dad never finds out how bad this movie is because he expects me to make good choices on what movies I see and I let him down. I wish I had looked at this cite first. It should have been rated PG-13 at least.
[Average/3½] —Abigail, age 13 Negative—DO NOT TAKE ANY CHILD YOUNGER THAN 12 TO THIS MOVIE! Me, and my younger brother and sister saw this in theatres. My brother who is only 7, witnessed people stripping at least 3 times. There are tons of making-out scenes and lots of cussing. This should definitly be PG-13. It is very sleazy and morally wrong.
[Very Offensive/1½] —Taylor, age 13 Negative—I went to see this movie with my friend thinking it would be a cute Cinderella type story. I was so wrong. It was very inappropriate, and there were very young kids in there that should not have been seeing that kind of stuff. They show girls taking off their shirts, and they kiss quite passionately in several parts and go back in a library and start making out and taking off each others clothes until some news reporters come and interrupt. I thought it could have been a really cute movie, but Hollywood had to add the objectional material. I would not take young kids to see it, and I even wish I hadn't seen it.
[Very Offensive/3½] —Anonymous, age 14 Neutral—This is not a "PG" movie and is definitely not good for children. I would not recommend this to anyone my age unless they are strong Christians and are going to see it with some good Christian friends, as I did. This movie does show some good morale in the way that a "playboy" prince comes to America seeking girls, but finds love and begins to understand how to properly love someone, and not "hit" and go on women. This is something America needs to understand. Sounding good so far, right? Wrong. Hollywood has done it again. Though this movie showed what true love is, I couldn't help but being disgusted with the amount of kissing. Though it did not quite give the message that their relation was based on lust, it almost became funny on how they made a hobby of it. The movie had quite good acting and a good, if not thoroughly original, plot. Also, for all you Halo fans, finally you get to see it in a movie. Definitely not a "Cinderella" story. Teens, you will have to turn your eyes many times… I advise most people to not see it (couples might enjoy it, it is a pretty good love story).
[Average/4] —Mat Foster, age 14 Negative—THIS MOVIE SHOULD NOT BE SEEN BY ANYONE UNDER 14. I went to see it and was very offended. There were kids under 10 seeing this movie, and they should not be exposed to these kinds of things. There was under age drinking, making-out, and topless people (barely covered). The story line was cute, but it should definitely be PG-13!
[Very Offensive/4] —Taylor, age 15 Positive—I loved this movie so much. It was a really cute, innocent movie. I didn't find anything wrong with it. I love the movie and hope there is a second.
[Good/5] —Kendall, age 13 Neutral—At the beginning of the film, parents might take worry, because of a few VERY racy scenes, but at the end of the movie it is quite sincere and sweet. Just to let parents of small children know: this isn't a little kids movie, although there were many children at the movie theatre. I would not recommend this movie to anyone under 10. Happy watching! Note: I think this movie should have been rated PG-13.
[Average/3½] —Dorothy, age 11 Negative—I thought the acting and screenplay were mediocre. What bothered me most about this film was that is was the stereotypical "chick flick." Girl meets guy. They fall in love. Something happens and they have to tearfully part. The movie concludes with a vague "happily ever after" imagine-what-happens-next (to marry or not to marry, that is the question) ending. I also I felt that there was almost as much kissing in this movie as in some PG-13 movies I have seen. At one point in the movie, a girl makes a comment about a certain rendez-vous she has had with an older man. It's not just a passing reference either: she and her friends discuss and giggle over it for quite a few lines. Considering that this is a movie aimed at a younger audience, I felt that that scene was completely out of line.
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Forgiveness, Love and Long Suffering
It is easy to get caught up in holding a grudge. When we feel wronged we sometimes sit on it, think about it and get more upset about it. We may even give in to gossip and call up a girlfriend to talk about it. All of which are wrong and the opposite of God's way. God tells us to be angry but do not sin. He also tells us to not let the sun go down on our wrath (Ephesians 4:26). This means we need to forgive.
Jesus told a story about an unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35. The servant owed a huge debt to the master. The servant in this story represents us. The master is God. When the servant fell down at the masters feet asking for mercy, the master felt compassion and forgave the debt. Jesus died on the cross for our sin debt because He loved us and felt compassion for us.
Verse 28 says, "But that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and he seized him and began to choke him, saying, 'Pay back what you owe.". Other servants witnessed what was going on and told the master. The master then gave the servant over to the torturers until the debt could be repaid. When we refuse to forgive others, we are also given over to torturers. These torturers are guilt, oppression, hatred, bitterness, emotional and even physical torment. We won't be free from these "torturers" until we make the decision to forgive. The sad part about this is, it only hurts us.
When people do us wrong, their debt to us is so small compared to the debt Christ forgave on the cross. He paid our debts with His life and we get upset and refuse to forgive someone over something as silly as something they may have said. Refusing to forgive someone for their wrong causes us to miss out on God's forgiveness towards us (verse 35).
As Christians we are instructed by Christ to love one another. Romans 12:2 says " And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." In doing this, we are putting on the mind of Christ and becoming a new man. Colossians 3:12-17 tells us what the character of a new man is. Part of that character is love, long suffering, bearing with one another and forgiving one another.
It would be absolutely awful if God never forgave any of my sins and reminded me of them all the time.
I have heard the saying about the woman scorned. I think that is a worldly thing. As women of God, we are transformed and our minds are renewed. So when we blossom, the only thing you see is fruit of the spirit.