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At British Gas, we lead the industry in smart metering, energy efficiency, help for the vulnerable and simple, fair and transparent pricing.
Driving service excellence is a core priority and our innovative products and digital platforms enable us to offer customers convenience as well as helping them to reduce their consumption and save money.
British Gas is the UK's leading energy supplier, serving around 11 million homes, as well as providing energy to nearly one million UK business supply points. Affordability is a key concern for both residential and business customers and our extensive coverage is both a strength and a responsibility. Our challenge in 2014, as an energy industry, is to innovate to drive growth and service excellence while continuing to work hard to win our customers' trust. We are working with our customers to change British Gas for the better.
In the competitive market for energy supply it is important to focus on delivering high levels of customer service. We are leading the industry in the use of digital platforms, reducing our own costs and allowing customers to engage with us when and where they want.
British Gas was awarded 'best e-commerce utility supplier' at the 2013 e-commerce awards for excellence. Customer downloads of our top-rated mobile app were up 37% in 2013, and over a million customers have downloaded it since launch. 1.2 million customers have booked their annual service or boiler breakdown online and nearly 40% of bills are now sent electronically.
As well as supplying energy, our UK energy services business also offers a comprehensive range of services including boiler installation, servicing of electrical systems, appliances, plumbing and drains, all underpinned by a nationwide network of over 10,000 engineers, six engineering academies and a state-of-the-art nationwide distribution centre.
Our insurance-based products include high quality boiler cover, and boiler repair should anything go wrong, and in 2013 we launched packages tailored specifically for landlords and tenants. We also launched British Gas branded home insurance in partnership with AXA and entered into a new partnership agreement with Nationwide's buy-to-let mortgage arm.
As part of our commitment to listen to customers, our independent Customer Board – now in its third year – has continued to challenge and advise on a range of services and product topics.
The British Gas Customer Board enables us to gain valuable insight from customers on key strategic and policy decisions. Last year, the Board, made up of nine customer representatives and chaired by Ann Robinson, Head of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, covered items such as customer service, simplifying the bill and smart meter roll-out.
We fully support the principles introduced in 2013 by the UK energy regulator, Ofgem, to make the UK energy market simpler, clearer and fairer, and we have established a Customer Fairness Committee, to help us implement these standards and ensure fairness in everything we do for customers. The Committee includes two external members, independent of Centrica and British Gas, so that we are externally challenged.
To simplify our tariffs we have;
We also introduced our simplest ever bill:
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On each bill we provide clear information on the discounts available, and the advantages of signing up, for example, to a dual fuel tariff, or the savings that can be made by paying by direct debit.
In 2013, we led the way with our unique 'Tariff Check', making it easier for our customers to ensure they are on the best British Gas tariff for them.
British Gas is also committed to our business customers. For businesses who take both their gas as well as their electricity from British Gas, we have launched the Business Energy Insight (BEI) service, which offers consultations on how small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can take better control of their energy expenditure; how their bills are calculated; how and why business energy rates change and, the type of business energy contracts and discounts available.
We also became the first energy supplier to end the auto-rollover of contracts at renewal, this decision ensures our customers have a transparent choice of products and is part of British Gas' commitment to honesty and transparency.
Helping customers reduce and manage their energy use through energy efficiency measures and smart technology enables them to cut their energy costs. This is particularly important for customers who are most at risk from rising prices. We aim to ensure that even the most vulnerable are able to heat and power their homes. We provide financial assistance, debt advice and energy efficiency measures.
We do this through mandatory programmes such as the UK Government's Warm Home Discount and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), as well as through the British Gas Energy Trust and local partnerships such as our five-year Better Homes for Britain partnership with Shelter where we are working to improve the condition of one million private rented homes.
We spend more than anyone else to support vulnerable customers:
We estimate that on average, £1 in every £4 spent on heating bills in the UK is wasted due to poor insulation. We strongly support the aims of the ECO programme, which is providing energy efficiency measures such as insulation to transform homes and communities across the UK.
Over the past five years, British Gas has insulated more than three million customer homes, and we will spend over £1 billion under the Government's ECO (Energy Company Obligation) scheme which, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) estimate, will enable one million households to install one or more energy efficiency measures by March 2015.
We are leading the way in developing smart and connected home solutions to give customers greater visibility and control over their energy usage.
We have now installed over 1.3 million smart meters for homes and businesses in the UK, with over 800,000 of these for residential customers, and in 2014 we expect to be the first company to install smart meters for residential prepayment customers.
Smart meters work by sending meter readings direct to the energy supplier and, for residential customers, come with an in-home 'smart energy monitor' to show them how much energy is being used and how much it's costing in real-time, putting an end to estimated billing.
Transforming the way customers think about and use energy can help them reduce their energy use by as much as 5%, which could save up to £65 on an annual dual-fuel bill. Over at our North American division, Direct Energy, smart meter customers are already using 8% less energy.
In 2013, we launched 'Me' (Mobile Energy), which is a new energy product capable of being delivered entirely via mobile devices and aimed at private tenants.
We also launched Hive Active Heating™, our rebranded Remote Heating Control proposition, which allows customers to control their heating and hot water remotely via their smart phone, tablet or online.
For non-smart meter customers, we offer EnergySmart™. A free online service that can be used with any British Gas variable or fixed tariff, EnergySmart™ customers get accurate monthly bills straight to their inbox each month by giving monthly meter readings online, by iPhone/Android App or SMS.
British Gas is focused on developing new technologies and exploring innovations in the energy market that will make our customers lives easier. We believe that new technologies can play a significant role in decarbonising energy generation and we are supporting research into their use.
British Gas is one of the four lead partners in the Customer Led Network Revolution (CLNR), the UK's biggest smart grid project.
British Gas is also involved in the market expansion of electric vehicles. As more manufacturers offer a range of electric cars and vans, British Gas is supporting the emergence of electric vehicles and is the preferred supplier of home and work charging stations for for Nissan, Renault, Volkswagen, Toyota, Vauxhall, Mitsubishi, Volvo and Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions. British Gas is currently piloting Nissan e-NV200 vans as we move towards our goal of having at least 10% of our 13,000 home service van fleet running on electricity by 2015. British Gas was also the first supplier to announce the detail of a tariff specifically designed for electric car owners which will see drivers pay as little as 1.25p a mile to fuel their car*.
* British Gas calculations based on annual cost of fuel for 10000 miles using average UK standard Economy 7 night rate, 100 mile charge range, 95% charging efficiency. The LEAF will cost 1.25p per mile – so £125 for the year; New Nissan LEAF can travel up to 124 miles per full charge, based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
Mark Hodges
Managing Director, British Gas
Mark was appointed Managing Director, British Gas on 1 June 2015.
Skills and experience: Mark brings a strong understanding of the UK consumer market and a track record in improving business performance. He is experienced in working in a regulated environment, driving significant improvements in customer service and efficiency, offer innovation, major IT and change projects. Mark was Group CEO of Towergate Partnership, the specialist insurance broker, between 2011 and 2014. Prior to this, Mark spent over 20 years with Norwich Union and Aviva plc holding a variety of finance, planning and strategy roles including Finance Director of Norwich Union General Insurance from 1999, Managing Director of Norwich Union General Insurance from 2005, Chief Executive of Aviva UK Life from 2006 and UK CEO of Aviva plc, between 2010 and 2011, sitting on both the Executive Committee and Aviva plc Board.
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Review: Kushi Garden is absolutely wonderful. They serve a variety of dishes including Japanese, European, Korean, and Chinese. During lunch time, you can build your own deli plate by selecting 3 (or more) deli items to accompany your brown rice, miso soup, and salad. At dinner, the menu is larger and they also have dinner sets too. I love the tempe rice bowl and curry udon. On the 4th Saturday of every month, they hold an all-you-can-eat vegan buffet for 3500 which includes about 15 vegan entrees, curry, soups, rice, soft drinks, and numerous vegan desserts. Well worth it! [Reservations are required for the buffet event.]
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In the quiet suburbs of Swiss Cottage - the tube stop is five minutes walk away - the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park offers large rooms and marble bathrooms close to Lords Cricket Ground, London Zoo and the chic bars and restaurants of St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill just ten minutes away. The hotel has its own brasserie and cafe bar, leisure club and gym which overlooks the indoor pool - a pe...
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Cheval training is pleased to announce they will be hacing a clinic June 30th - July 1st, 2012. This is your chance to have Multi-National Champion trainer, Brianna York, help you fine tune your riding skills.
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Orange Baked Alaskas
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|Vanilla ice cream/Lemon / lime / orange sherbet
|1 Quart
|Seedless oranges
|3 Large
|Egg whites
|Cream of tartar
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Granulated sugar/Brown sugar
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
Scoop ice cream into 6 balls.
Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
Cut oranges crosswise in half; if necessary, cut very thin slice from bottom of each half so oranges will stand upright.
Cut around edges and membranes to loosen; remove fruit and membrane from shells.
Line bottom of each shell with cut-up fruit.
Move oven rack to lowest position.
Heat oven to 500°.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
Do not under-beat.
Place orange shells on ungreased baking sheet; fill each shell with an ice-cream ball.
Completely cover ice cream with meringue, sealing it to edge of shells.
Bake until meringue is light brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Oklahoma City Thunder: Thunder prefer talking about winning ballgames instead of streaks
"We definitely think about it," Brooks admitted. "We don't go through the season not enjoying the work we're putting in and the success we're having, but we're not resting on it. There's a big difference.
"We've talked about it. I congratulate the guys on their effort and their commitment to getting better and their execution. But you also have to still grind, keep pushing forward, keep fighting and clawing because that's who we are. That's how we win."
Players do not consider discussing active winning streaks as some form of taboo. However, asking Russell Westbrook about being the NBA's active leader with 312 consecutive games played most certainly is.
"It's not wrong (to talk about a winning streak), but our focus is set on getting better every game, getting better as a team," Sefolosha said. "I think it (being 18-4 and on a nine-game winning streak) is great. It shows progress. It shows that we're improving, that we're going in the right direction. We're playing good, be all realize individually what we can all do better."
Reserve guard Eric Maynor was quick to point out the date was 12/12/12.
"We're winning and that's good, but at the same time we have to know what we're looking forward to doing," Maynor said. "We're not winning no championship in December. We tell each other we're playing good right now and coach acknowledges that, but he keeps telling us we can play so much better."


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This last week of May has been probably the best week of May overall.
I met with someone earlier last week and am really glad that I did. This person is really going to be my strength in getting me through these next seven months.
This person has given me such an uplifting outlook on my future that I am positive only good things can start to come about.
I am also happy to say that I did finally lose weight this month. It did take me all the way to the end of the month to do it, but I didn't gain. I'm pretty happy about that.
The workouts with my trainer, Kevin Gallagher of Anytime Fitness, are going well and really got intensified this past week. But it feels good. Kevin really keeps my spirits up and keeps me going.
I am definitely getting my exercise and drinking water when it comes to taking my kids to Cedar Point every day. That's all I do there. Walk and drink water.
I heard so many compliments this past week about people noticing my weight loss. If you haven't noticed already, I LOVE the compliments!
Since May 25, I have been only drinking water. Some people might think, no big deal. For me it was a HUGE deal. I love my pop. I love my Crystal Light. Both a BIG no-no. Not good for me and not good for my multiple sclerosis. Would of been nice to know that 10 years ago.
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Mushroom-Sauced Tournedos
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Mushroom-Sauced Tournedos is a mouth watering steak preparation. The explosive flavours of the sauce and the tasty steak is addictive. Try the Mushroom-Sauced Tournedos at home, I am sure everyone will get hooked to it!
|Beef steaks
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|Burgundy wine
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|Whipping cream
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
Trim any excess fat from steaks.
In skillet cook mushrooms in butter; push to one side.
In same skillet, cook steaks over medium heat to desired doneness, turning once.
Allow 10 minutes total cooking time for rare.
Season with a little salt and pepper.
Transfer to serving platter; keep warm.
Add Burgundy to skillet; stir to loosen crusty bits from bottom of pan.
Add cream; cook and stir over low heat till sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
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Sundance showcases more than 125 movies. USA TODAY has found 10 that stand out.
Pretty Bird
Whom it's for: Fans of American Splendor and Dedication, also misanthropic science geeks.
The story: This comedy about a group of entrepreneurs who set out to invent a rocket belt stars Paul Giamatti (Sideways) as the surly aerospace engineer and Billy Crudup (Almost Famous) as the moneyman, out to relieve a multimillionaire of his cash in a deal that doesn't go up, up and away. "They have this kind of James Bond jet-pack, and it leads to complete mayhem as they try to steal it from each other," says Giamatti, who co-produced. "I play a fairly tightly wound guy. He's unemployed and feels he has never gotten his due as the kind of genius that he is, always screwed around by his other employees and cut out of the deal. … He slow-burns through the whole movie."
Of note: Features a real-life rocket-pack flight. "We found a guy who flies them," the actor says. "But it's incredibly dangerous."
The Wackness
Whom it's for: Children of the '90s, unethical psychiatrists.
The story: Set in 1994 amid the hip-hop immersion of high-school kids everywhere, Josh Peck (Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh) stars as a marijuana dealer who trades weed for therapy with his psychiatrist, Dr. Squires (Ben Kingsley), before falling for the doctor's stepdaughter (Juno best friend Olivia Thirlby). "She is kind of a learning experience for him," says Thirlby. "He's really, really into her, and she's kind of not taking him quite as seriously. He learns the hard way that just because you're physically intimate doesn't mean you're going to be in love." Plus, she is weirded out by the boy's business deal with her stepdad. "She's endeared to Dr. Squires, but ultimately thinks he's kind of a joke," Thirlby says.
Of note: Mary-Kate Olsen and Method Man in cameo roles.
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
Whom it's for: Directionless college grads, lovelorn Steelers fans.
The story: Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon, this coming-of-age story chronicles the summer after college graduation for Art Bechstein (Jon Foster of The Door in the Floor). He's a confused son of a mobster who is infatuated with a stunning librarian (American Beauty's Mena Suvari) and befriends a drug-addicted thief, Cleveland (Garden State's Peter Sarsgaard), whom he must protect from his father's cronies. Meanwhile, he falls for both Cleveland and Cleveland's girlfriend, Jane (Sienna Miller). Art deals with a lot of stuff," says director Rawson Marshall Thurber, taking a somewhat serious turn from his goofy comedy Dodgeball. "Art is so enamored with Cleveland and Jane that he tumbles into these adventures with them, and it becomes dangerous."
Of note: A rare (and brief) appearance of the Steel City accent, which yinz gotta hear ta rilly buhleeve. "We have one character who does it, but it's blink and you miss it," Thurber says.
Whom it's for: Rock fans, especially those seeking a front-seat ticket for a 10th of the concert price.


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The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Jared Burton on a two-year, $5.5 million contract that includes a club option for the 2015 season. The deal was worked out Thursday at baseball's winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. The 31-year-old Burton had five saves and a 2.18 ERA in 62 innings with 16 walks and 55 strikeouts in 2012, his first season with the Twins. Burton became the primary eighth-inning setup man for closer Glen Perkins. Burton previously pitched for the Cincinnati Reds. Burton will make $2.05 million in 2013 and $3.25 million in 2014. The Twins hold a $3.6 million option for 2015 with a $200,000 buyout.
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| Pyongyang, July 18 (KCNA) -- A member of the editorial board of the Federation of Koreans in the U.S. released an article in denunciation of the reckless remarks made by a lawmaker from the "Saenuri Party" of south Korea who talked rubbish about "followers of the north".
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A lawmaker from the "Saenuri Party" let loose such invectives as claiming that Kim Ku was made a hero by the left-wing historians.
This guy had falsified the truth of the April 3 popular resistance on the Jeju Island and went the lengths of asserting that school youth and children were paid before staging candlelight rallies in protest against the ferry Sewol tragedy and some forces were behind them.
Whenever people held candlelight rallies against scandals, election fraud and fabrication of spy cases, these guys played the card accusing "followers of the north" in a bid to calm down the protestors.
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This is the company you take if you want to go swimming with the dolphins, for $150 for about 2 1/2 hours (you can also go as a watcher from the boat for $79.)
I'd been swimming with Hectors dolphins once before and found the water freezing even on a nice day and with wetsuits, so elected to go as a watcher. My boyfriend, who loves the water and doesn't seem to feel the cold, decided he'd go in with the dolphins.
Unfortunately once the 12 or so swimmers were in the water after a close sighting, there were only about 5 dolphins and they only lingered a couple of minutes before moving on. A few minutes later and some distance further on, there was another pod sighting, and the swimmers went back into the water but again the dolphins didn't linger, more or less swam right through the middle of the group of swimmers and kept going.
However from the boat I managed to see the dolphins from close up a few times as they came out from under the boat.
This cruise stays in the harbour/river and doesn't go out into the part where the sea meets the harbour (if you want a cruise like that, which sees other attractions too, I recommend the Akaroa Dolphins boat - but I don't think you can go into the water from that one, it's a watching only cruise). We went on both cruises to have the best of both worlds. Commentary about the dolphins and Akaroa was very good.
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St Patrick's Catholic Church - exterior
The walk follows a circular route, which on the way back, if you turn right, takes you along a residential street past several houses which are old enough to have early French connections, plus the house said to be the oldest one in Canterbury, then turn back and go back downhill, where you will see the Catholic Church, (just before you are back in the town again. )
The first settlers to Akaroa were Catholics.
St Patricks was built in 1865, while many of them were still living, so it is a link back to them in some ways.
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2015 Akaroa Dolphins cruise
Another excellent cruise with great commentary, and free drink and nice biscuit included.
We also got to go out to the mouth of the harbour where it meets the sea, and see the Paua pearl farm and Salmon farm from a distance, a colony of Cormorants on the rocks, and a seal colony too. Plus the dolphins too of course - of which we saw about 50 in all, so were very glad we'd gone out on a 2nd cruise. Approx NZ $75 per person for about 2 hours on the water.
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War Memorial under repair (March 2015)
The War Memorial is under scaffold, being repaired after the 2011 Earthquake.
Hopefully it will be restored to its former glory and visible again soon.
The war memorial is in a little enclosed rose garden/park flanked by palm trees on the main street in Rue Lavaud. From one direction, one looks at the hills, and the other, at the sea.
The memorial is entitled
"Our Glorious dead", in memory of those lost in the Great War. There are some obvious French descendants names on the list.
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Akaroa Museum
The museum is only small, but rather interesting (especially the room that deals specifically with the French settlers, with pictures and artefacts.)
There is also a video about the settled history of Akaroa including its maori heritage.
There's also a facility there for people to be able to conduct research, and examine their records.
It's open every day from 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.
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One of the most beautiful War Memorials in NZ
There are larger war memorials in New Zealand, and higher ones, and, of course, also more important ones. But you will not find a lot of more beautiful ones and in a lovlier setting than the one in Akaroa.
The foundation stone was laid on 31 March 1922 on the site of the former Akaroa Borough School, and it was unveiled on 12 March 1924.
The memorial is a Gothic pavillion, designed by H. St. A. Murray. You can see it from afar as it is crowned by an obelisk-like kind of spire which has a cross at the top.
On several panels you find the names of the men from Banks Peninsula who died in the South African War and First World War; the names of those who fell in World War II were later added.
A beautiful garden surrounds the memorial, sheltered by a high hedge, with lots of roses on the manicured lawn and four spectacular established palm trees.
The location is beside the Visitor Centre in Rue Lavaud.
Update November 2012
The War Memorial has been slightly damaged in the earthquakes. It is fenced off but you can still sit on the lawn and seats of the garden that surrounds it.
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Coronation Library - not really in Use anymore
That's a truly lovely building you cannot miss, located at the end of the beach and the start of the promenade (103 Rue Jolie), just across the street from the bakery.
However, the Coronation Library is not really in use anymore after a combined school and public library has opened next to the school at the corner of Rue Jolie and Selwyn Avenue, just further down Rue Jolie, and then to the right.
The Coronation Library building opened on 22 May 1875. It got its new frontage in 1911, giving it an Arts and Crafts/English Domestic Revival look – well, I read this detailed description on the Civic Trust website ;-)
The Library was erected to house the Literacy Institute that had formed in 1863. With the renovation in 1911 also came the name change into Akaroa Coronation Library, referring to the coronation of King George V.
Update 2012
This building has also been closed after the earthquakes, like so many other buildings that were not badly damaged but considered unsafe because their strength is significantly under the new building code. Be assured, the Coronation Library is as beautiful as ever from the outside - and you will have a look at it one hundred per cent!
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Akaroa Museum - small but nice
Update 2012
Akaroa's Museum has been considered unsafe quite a while after the earthquakes and is now closed. The collections are in a safe place until its reopening.
"Musée très intéressant", they write on their sign on the footpath. Ok, the accent on the "très" is the wrong way round, d'aigu instead of grave, but the French is close to perfect. And as it is just funny, it does not matter – as they also claim that Akaroa's small museum is better than Te Papa. This probably explains why you have to pay a NZ$ 4 entry fee, and Te Papa is free ;-)
The Akaroa Museum focuses particularly on the history of Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. They show a 20 min film on Akaroa's history. Exhibitions are changing. Museum shop.
The Langlois-Etéveneaux House, one of the oldest in the South Island, the Court House, and the Custom House (1852) at Daly Wharf are also part of the museum.
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• Summer (Nov - April): 10.30am - 4.30pm
• Winter (May - Oct): 10.30am - 4pm
• Adults $ 4, children $ 1.
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Update: The Duvauchelle Hotel has gone
Update May 2011 - Update Nov. 2012
The Duvauchelle Hotel was badly damaged in the earthquake that rocked Canterbury on 4 September 2010. Parts of it have been demolished just now. They will rebuild and hope to be up and running again by Christmas.
Nov. 2012
... which was a nice dream. Another Christmas is looming and there is no sign of any building activity.
The Duvauchelle Hotel at the northern tip of Akaroa Harbour, right on SH 75, about 10 km from Akaroa, is said to be the oldest one in the country.
The hotel is named after the settlement, and the settlement was named by two French brothers named Duvauchelle in 1840, after the arrival of the French ship "Comte de Paris".
The hotel was built by François Lelièvre at some time before 1850. It had frequently changing names, starting as the "Travellers Rest", and later (among many other names) "The Somerset", "Hotel des Pêcheurs", etc. In 1971 the then publican named it "Robbers Return" as the guests were always complaining he was robbing them.
The family of the owner who ran the hotel from 1861 to 1874 (Ben Shadbolt) are still running the farm across the road.
In the hotel flyer I read a funny detail about what publicans had to sign to get a license. For example, to supply accommodation, water and oats for at least two horses, to be sworn in and act as constable, and to keep a safe boat to ferry passengers to Akaroa. Try to get one of those flyers in the hotel, they contain a lot of interesting historic photos and information. The website (www.duvauchellehotel.co.nz) does not work at the moment (end May 2008), the account has been closed – perhaps they have not paid their fees… ;-) But I can assure you, the hotel and pub are open ;-)
You cannot miss the hotel. It is right on SH 75, on the right side if coming from Christchurch. A huge kiwi (bird) sculpture with a chef's hat on the head is in front of the verandah.
You get several kinds of accommodation at this hotel. First of all they have ten fully self-contained motel units (with kitchenettes) off the street, with panoramic views of the bay.
Across the street are backpackers units ($ 25 pp) for which you get the key at the hotel.
The hotel has a main bar, lounge bar and huge garden bar plus a separate restaurant for private functions. They also have tables and benches on the verandah. When we sat there in the sunshine we were entertained by fantails chasing insects under the roof.
The interior is really fantastic, reminding of the early days of the pioneers.
They advertise to have the finest and biggest meals on the peninsula (see on photo 2). The latter might be true, but I have problems to agree on "finest". My husband's wedges were really dark and not crisp, and my creamy bacon pasta contained cream and pasta, and probably also bacon but that tasted more like ham. The onions were more boiled than glazed and swam in the liquid cream, and unfortunately also in sugar. Either they had used sugar instead of salt, so it could have been an accident. If I want to eat something as sweet as this I normally order a cake or icecream… The service though, was very friendly, and we enjoyed our drinks and the nice atmosphere. Perhaps we should stick to Akaroa salmon and T-Bone Steak with prawns – but we wanted something simple for lunch and not a full meal.
On photo 2 you can see the food.
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The Visitor Centre NOT in the former Post-Office
Update Nov. 2012
Nearly two years after the first big earthquake the Christchurch city council's engineers have found out that the old post office building is unsafe, therefore it was closed - and with it the visitor centre. This has been temporarily relocated to 120 Rue Jolie (corner with Selwyn Ave). It is easy to find. Rue Lavaud (which is the main road coming into Akaroa) becomes Rue Jolie at the point where you would turn right into the promenade (which is one-way traffic in the opposite direction anyway).
Almost certainly you will have a look at Akaroa's former Post Office as it is now home to the Visitor Centre. It is located in 78 Rue Lavaud, the main street, opposite the (no more striking...) Langlois-Etéveneaux House, Akaroa's oldest private home, and the Bank of New Zealand building.
The first post office was built at the site of the present building in 1856. It was a single-storey wooden building. It was replaced by the present building in 1915. Like the Coronation Library, it was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. This is a rarity for post offices built in this era, as those were mostly in the much more dominant Edwardian style. This one blends much better into Akaroa's architecture.
It ceased serving as a post office in 1993 when it was sold by NZ Post. After that it has housed the Council Service Centre and the information centre.
The "Place de la Poste" named little square beside the building reminds of the original purpose – just where the Charles Meryon statue is standing.
You can book all kinds of activities at the Information Centre if you do not want to do it beforehand on the internet. In the peak season it is well advisable to book in advance, as Akaroa can be very crowded, and some activities (swimming with dolphins, penguin watching) do not accommodate big groups.
Daily 9am - 5pm
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Explore Akaroa
The little harbourside town of Akaroa has a bit to offer the visitor. Cruises on the harbour to see dolphins and penguins are popular as is a walk to see the historic lighthouse. There are many wlaks and hikes through the surrounding hills.
For those who are not so active why not get pampered at one of the spas and then stroll among the colonial buildings and dine at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
The shopping is good here - especially Blue Pearl jewelry.
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Sailing with history
The Fox II is a red-sailed beauty - the oldest gaffed rigged ketch in New Zealand. Built in Auckland in 1922, her home port nowadays is Akaroa, and an afternoon in her company spent exploring the harbour is a fantastic experience. Whether you choose to actively crew or simply sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet of cruising under sail, it's a great way to see the harbour, learn some of its history and meet some of the wildlife that inhabit this lovely place.
As the ketch makes its way right out through the headland to open sea, the skipper tells stories of the history of the Harbour, both Maori and Pakeha. Sailing close to shore in places, the cruise takes you past interesting natural and historical features such as the extraordinary rock formations that tell of the harbour's volcanic origins, the Maori village of Ônuku - a place of great significance to the Maori of the South Island and Greenpoint where, following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the Britiish raised the Union flag prior to the arrival of the French settlers who arrived soon after.
Throughout the months of summer (October to May) the Harbour is home to Hectors dolphins - the smallest of all the species. It's a rare cruise that doesn't get good sightings of these delightful creatures as the slower speed and quieter atmosphere means they will usually approach quite closely and even swim alongside. You'll need to be quicker with your camera than I was though to get a photo.
The seals are more obliging. The rocky shore on the north side of the harbour is home to a couple of colonies and, again, as the quiet approach doesn't disturb them, you can get really good sightings.
- Eco-Tourism
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Join the mail run
This was just the nicest way to spend a morning!
The Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run delivers not only the mail and the morning newspapers to the little hamlets and isolated farmhouses of the Outer Bays of the Banks Peninsula - it also delivers a unique opportunity for visitors to ride with the mailman over some 120kms of backroads, down steep hills into 10 of the peninsula's beautiful little bays and up to the highest points of the crater's crest with spectacular views all the way - including a marvellously panoramic view of both sides of the peninsula from a height of 2000m
Leaving from the Post Office promptly at 9am, the trip takes about 4 and a half hours. Along the way you'll have time to visit little churches, walk along quiet sandy beaches, stop at scenic viewpoints and enjoy a delicious morning tea break. Gerry Trott, the mailman, was a mine of information about the history and personalities of the area and the morning was a real highlight of our Akaroa holiday. Don't miss it!
2012 Update Gerry has retired but the mail run is still operating. All the details can be found here
The mail bus can carry eight passengers, and is very popular, so booking is advisable.
Reservations may be made through the AkaroaInformation Centre (03) 304 8600 or direct with the new operators, Robin and Jo (03) 304 8526 between 5.00pm and 7.00pm.
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Duvauchelle - Have a Break in "Du-wot-shelley"
As mentioned in a general tip about the French street signs in Akaroa, the worst thing about Duvauchelle is the pronounciation. If you pronounce it correctly in French nobody understands you, so just say "Du-wot-shelley", with the stress on the second syllable, if you want locals to know that you are talking about their place. (Ah, and many also love to add an –s at the end, so you get "Duvauchelles"… or: "Du-wot-shelleys". Just be prepared for the worst case LOL)
Adding to the linguistic torture is the fact that the two French brothers the tiny township is named after never took residence. They bought the land from the Nanto-Bordelaise Society but somehow never made it to the place. Instead, they settled in Akaroa.
Duvauchelle is the perfect starting point to explore Onawe Peninsula, this thinnish piece of land reaching far out into Akaroa Harbour, separating the head of the harbour into Barrys Bay on one and Duvauchelle and Robinsons Bay on the other side (permit needed; info in Onawe tip). And it is only a short drive to French Farm which is well-known for its good food and wine. Since the Duvauchelle Store & Bistro has reopened it is highly praised for its fantastic food.
(Update 8 August 2008: At the moment the Bistro is only open on Thu, Fri and Sat nights, and Sun + Mon from 10am to 5pm. Phone 03 - 304 5807)
A good choice of accommodation, with the Duvauchelle Hotel being the biggest provider, offering hotel, motels, and backpacker accommodation. There is also a campground, the Duvauchelle Reserve Motor Camp (Seafield Road, phone 03 304-5777), as well as some holiday homes. Check here: http://www.holidayhouses.co.nz/Duvauchelle.asp
Update May 2011
The Duvauchelle Hotel has been badly damaged in the earthquake on 4 September 2010. It has been now partly demolished. The publican says they hope they will be up and running again by Christmas 2011.
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Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula forms the most prominent volcanic feature of the South Island. As Akaroa stands on the heart of this former volcano that existed in ancient times, this town is a main gateway to this peninsula, apart from Christchurch & Lyttleton, which is spectacular! It has an area of approximately 1,150 square kilometres (440 sq mi) and encompasses two large harbours and many smaller bays and coves. Crhistchurch is within north of this peninsula.
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When I try to install the required plugins I get an error. It looks like they weren't included in my download? Is there a way I can manually download them?
There error I'm getting is: Download failed. A valid URL was not provided..
It looks like they are trying to install from a local source: /wp-content/themes/silicon-child/inc/tgm-plugin-activation/plugins/js_composer.zip
but the /inc folder doesn't exist in my child theme nor my parent theme.
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You can do this process manually then, just extract the contents of silicon.zip then browse to inc/tgm-plugin-activation/plugins/ and upload the plugins you see in that directory. This is the same and would work perfectly good for your case.
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Hi, i've purchased silicon theme, Love the theme but have problems with the lightbox of images. it open an iframe with mi webpage in it and not the image. can u help me with this problem? have a email for private contact?
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Hi bitage, when you put an image into the post there is an option to change the destination of the photo popup, select Media URL to get the desired result.
I hope I was clear, Art.
This theme don't work in wp 3.9.1 ??? any problem
Answered you in the other ticket.
web work but admin don't work… update theme to wp 3.9.1??? i need now…
We haven't updated the theme for the current version of WordPress, please wait until our programmer will release the new update compatible to the WP version, also never update WordPress before checking if plugins and the theme is compatible with it.
hi just wonder how come whgen i update this latest version of theme .. my rev slider and the visual composer doesnt work
Hi jikey,
1. Please deactivate the Envato Plugin and unistall it, try installing this recent version of Envato Toolkit Updater:https://github.com/envato/envato-wordpress-toolkit
2. Add your API key (see how http://bit.ly/1gSxT0b )
3. Then go theme updates and you will be able to get the lastest version of Silicon
Hopefully this works for you
Hi guys!
on the preview of this theme, under the menu "Pages", there is "Slider + Blog + Sidebar", but when I click it, I can view no slider. Is it correct? I'm using safari.
Actually this is the configuration that I'm looking for, and your themes are the most well crafted, in the sense that their design is so polished…. they're like precious stones….!
Another question, on this theme, can I use other widgets, for example, from Jetpack?
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We forgot to configure the slider on this page, here look again:http://themes.laborator.co/silicon/blog-sidebar-slider/
For your second question, I am not sure about that, we have provided the CSS for wordpress default widgets.
the map appear on right side instead of full width, only in firefox and IE9. In safari and google chrome works fine.
Can you please add this css to style.css and see if it works for you:
.map_and_address .map_env { width:100%; float: left; }
Hi Arlind, Great! it works fine. Thanks!
I got your theme as part of an Envato bundle. It does not show up in the Envato Tool Kit for update. Do you know what to do?
Hi lackmaster,
As a part of Envato Bundle theme updates are not available, the license code of Envato Bundle doesn't work for updates of each items you have there. So in order to get the latest version of this theme you must purchase it separately.
Hi, have been using this theme for a site and it's been working fine for the past year or so. I recently moved server, everything works fine after moving except the slider on the homepage and other pages as I tested – images are not coming up. Just showing text 'wideslider_image_100' or some other numbers at the end.
Please advise. Thank you!
Hi uchijjang,
Can I see the site url? Have you changed the domain name?
Also make sure you have imported all the wp-content/uploads/
I recently updated theme. I'm still running WP 3.8.3
rows inside rows don't seem to be working with the visual editor. What i have is (2/3) <1/2> – <1/2> (2/3) | (1/3)-<1/1>(1/3)
hopefully my example above makes sense lol.
the issue i'm having is that the content in the <1/2> isn't lining up side by side but rather on top of one another as if it was a single column.
I'm running version 4.0.3 of the visual editor. Any ideas?
Hi themarketingoutlet
Silicon was developed with this Grid system: http://www.getskeleton.com/
Which is pretty outdated in this time because it is not fluid Grid System, but it uses fixed size grid columns for screen types.
So nesting the rows inside columns may cause that they will break into new rows and break the general structure. So I would suggest you to find a way to express this 2/3 (1/2 + 1/2) + 1/3 (1/1) to this:
1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 or something like that. I don't know another way that can be used with current Grid system used in Silicon.
Hopefully you will manage to fix it.
so basically only the outer rows are working? what I'm trying to achieve is setting the .container to 100% width and the outer rows to 100% width and then setting the inner rows to 960px with auto left and right margins. that way I could do full width backgrounds per section that can be edited easily via the visual editor. I had it working beautifully and then all the sudden everything broke.
Can you show me one screenshot how you want it to be?
I can figure out a solution for you.
Thank you! I just emailed you.
Hi, is there a way to ad phone number to the contact form?
The only way add that is to edit the contact.php file and modify the code.
Thank you for the reply. Has any one done it, and can share the code?
Well, its easy you can achieve it even if you dont edit the code.
Follow these steps:
- Go to WordPress admin and create new Page
- Apply "Contact" template to that page and save it
- Go to "Google Maps" metabox and apply the setting, see example: http://cl.ly/VfLv
- You will have something like this: http://cl.ly/VfQO
hi im having a problem, i've pre-selected the font from the back end of silicon customization, but still the fonts are not showing in the front end. what is the issue???
Hi maskme, please update the theme to the latest version, I see that you may have got the theme through the bundle and cannot update it but you need to buy it again directly.
HI. My visual composer isn't working properly. When I add a text box the text doesn't show up. Can you help?
Hi studio1004, if you have got the theme through the bundle this problem may occur because you're using an outdated version of the theme and the plugin, since then (more than a year) the plugin and the theme have changed a lot.
why there isn't a header with a logo when I chose to display my recent blog posts? Check it out www.golcas.lt I can't get it to work. Any other layout is fine, but if I select the layout with right sidebar the header disappears.
Thanks, R
Hello Golcas, it seems that you got the theme through the bundle (more than a year ago), and since then Silicon has changed a lot with updates and bug fixes and that may have caused your problem, unfortunately the only way to get the update of Silicon is to buy it directly and get all the updates.
ah, great. There's a fine print for you:). Is there any chance to get some sort of a discount, since I will be buying this theme for a second time?:)
Cheers, R.
Hi Golcas, can you please write us an email so we can continue talking in private?
Done. Wrote an email through that contact box in your profile.
Just replied. Please check your mail.
Hi, I use an old version of silicon theme which includes visual composer now I want to delete the include files and install theme seperately. But when I delete the visual composer in the function.php the complete site is unavailible (white screen). Please help me. Which files includes the visual composer and which lines should I delete? Thanks for your help.
Hi the_websigner,
We are releasing new update for Silicon today and you will get the latest version of Visual Composer with it.
When you install the new update of Silicon, remember to follow these steps:http://themeforest.net/item/zinc-multipurpose-wordpress-theme/5716515/faqs/18678
(These steps are described for Zinc, but also the same can be applied for Silicon theme)
Hey – I'm wondering if you guys have fixed this issue with the theme. Look at this page and check how the Teaser section is displaying :http://brainblaze.com/blaze/brainblaze-annual-web-hosting-1-year-teaser-test/
Shouldn't it look like the Portfolio section – grid/masonry layout?
Hi Paderigh, I checked out your site and saw it is using an outdated version of Silicon, I don't know if we have occurred this problem before.
If you got the theme through the bundle, in order to update it you have to buy it again, if you got it directly then you can just update it regularly.
Hi, I bought this template as part of a pack that no longer exists: 'The Corporate Bundle' so can not update it. Would it be possible to get the updated theme? Thank you very much.
Hi Javier_Sanz, we're sorry but it has been more than a year since the bundle so the only way you can get it is by purchasing it directly.
Help! I have Silicon updated to the latest version and wordpress 3.9. I just discovered that I cannot manage the menu, I cannot move the pages. Is there a solution?
Solved! The problem was created by a plugin. Thank you.
Good you fixed it on your own, if you need further help feel free to ask.
hi! I've a problem when Polilang plug-in is activated: On diamond tab style page: Fatal error: Call to a member function get_default_language() on a non-object in /home/eco/public_html/wp-content/themes/ecometal/inc/laborator_dataopt.php on line 2579
And when Qtranslate is activated the blog page is broken why?? thank you what can I do?
Hi Mambo24, we're sorry but we no longer give support to users who got the theme through the bundle.
I think that this is very unfair.
You should have read the rules of the bundle where it was clearly written.
I have a problem with my silicon website
I can't see any text blocks anymore, it looks like the font is white but that's isn't. I can't upload a picture in to the text block anymore.
See the screenshots, its look very strange to mee
1a http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q539/maudacubens/Websitesupercaptionnothingtosee_zpscc085866.jpg
2a http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q539/maudacubens/Websitetextblocknothingtosee_zps507592bf.jpg
2b http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q539/maudacubens/Websitetextblockwithtext_zpsaa64961c.jpg
and this is the result (right) I copied the left blocks and edit it but as you can see, it doesn't look the same
What is the problem with my website?
Can you please look at this issue and help me out?
Is someone in the house to help me out??
Hi Maureen
Sorry for the delay of the answer, as we were on vacation and during that time couldn't reply to you.
Have you updated the Silicon to latest version, and all the included plugins to recent version?
Hai Arlind,
How can I update the Sicilon Theme? Maybe is that the problem. My plugins are updated and also Wordpress
Regards Maureeen
Hi Maureen
If you haven't modified the Silicon theme files, the best way is to:
1. Backup your current silicon/ theme folder in themes/ (ie. rename to silicon-bkp)
2. Download Silicon from ThemeForest > Downloads page, extract it, and upload silicon.zip (extracted as silicon) to themes/ folder.
3. Go to WP Admin Panel > Appearance > Themes, then install the Silicon v1.4
Hopefully this will solve your issues.
My website is now unacceptable
The gallery and the rows are'n't working anymore
please check www.acubens.nl
Regards Maureen
Hi Maureen
Can you please send me an email with WordPress details (info @ laborator . co) so I can see whats going on there and probably fix it.


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We have been to see neurosergeon who was able to give us some idea of what to expect, but continuously said we just don't know until he's born. What are your experiences with L5 spina bifida? How are you getting on with your little ones.
At the moment there's talk of inducing me early and post birth op on our little boy, but they have also mentioned the potential of in utero operation (although not performed in the UK yet..where we live), but there's talk of colaboration with the US or Belgium. What is everyone's view on pre-birth ops.
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One kid came from California, with his banjo and missing a finger; the other drove from New Jersey with his mandolin. Bill Monroe was the main attraction at the Sunset Park, Pennsylvania, bluegrass festival in 1964, and that's where Jerry Garcia first met David Grisman. Between sets they picked in the parking lot. This was before anyone would imagine Garcia as Captain of the Grateful Dead, before all the tie-dyed years of touringthe heroin, money, stroke(s), four wives, and the cheeseburgerswhen they were just two boys who liked playing bluegrass.
Grateful Dawg, the new documentary produced and directed by Grisman's daughter, Gillian, magnifies that simple relationship. Nothing more. It's like an 80-minute flip through the Grisman family photo albumcomplete with live, unreleased soundtrackstarring Jerry Garcia as long-lost Uncle, taking a break from international cult fame and smoking cigarettes in front of the kids in customary black T-shirt and sweats. (They buried him in that uniform, you know.)
David's one request to Gillian was that the songs be played in their entiretynothing cut, chopped, or spliced. Which means good news for Dead and Dawg Purists, and, for everyone else, a sleepy ride through long, woolly concert takes, as well as onerous (often repetitive) interviews with the band.
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Ham Steak Oriental
25 Sep 2009
|Chili sauce
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Soy sauce
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Light corn syrup
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Lemon juice
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Smoked ham slice
|1 , cut 1 inch thick
|Green pepper
|1 , seeded and cut in 1 inch squares
|1 , sliced diagonally in 1 inch pieces
Mix chili sauce, soy sauce, corn syrup, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
Place ham slice in a shallow baking dish and pour soy mixture over it.
Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour, spooning the marinade over ham occasionally.
Top ham slice with green pepper squares and spoon the sauce evenly over all.
Bake at 325°F about 25 minutes, basting occasionally.
Add banana chunks and baste again.
Bake 5 minutes longer.
Remove ham from dish and cut into serving-sized portions.
Serve topped with green pepper, banana, and sauce.
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REBECCA: I don't th-- if I did, I don't remember. Because the whole thing was-- was irrelevant. If-- if-- if he woke up in the morning and felt Jewish, so much so that we had a Jewish home, which we did, that's all, that's all.
CUOMO: So, this was no-- there was no contention, this wasn't pushing him to get it done, get it done.
REBECCA: Absolutely not.
CUOMO: He explains the delay as him holding it off, as long as he could.
REBECCA: He could've held it off forever, if it's not what he wanted to do.
CUOMO: What you wanted was the home and the child's life to be Jewish, and your lives to be freely Jewish?
REBECCA: That's it.
CUOMO: So, now the case begins, it's goin' on.
REBECCA: Yeah.
CUOMO: Joseph plays on a very-- potent theme.
REBECCA: Okay.
CUOMO: Joseph says, "Husbands, fathers get a hard time in family court."
REBECCA: Okay.
CUOMO: And that he has been-- being pushed back, pushed back. You get the house, he concedes into sole custody. You get a slice of whatever money he makes, so he has to live in his parents' basement. And this was his line in the sand. He says, "This was my line. She got my house, she doesn't let me see my kid as much as I want, she gets a cut of my money, even though she doesn't need it, and now she's telling me what kind of faith I can have. It's my line in the sand, I draw it here." What's your take on that?
REBECCA: Well, my first take is he's absolutely allowed to be Catholic. I'm not telling him anything about the religion that he can practice. I don't get to make that decision, not for him, not for anybody, that's his decision. If he was born Catholic, and he wakes up in the morning, and he's Catholic, then he's allowed to be Catholic. That's great.
CUOMO: Did you ever see him being Catholic?
REBECCA: No.
CUOMO: I know it's an odd way to put it, but-- --in the time when you're together, did he go to church?
REBECCA: We went to church once for his nephew's baptism, because that was the right thing to do. But no, not any other time did I see him go to church.
CUOMO: Did you know him to pray Christian prayers?
REBECCA: No. I-- the only time I've ever seen him pray was in synagogue. And I don't know what he was saying to himself, but we were in synagogue.
CUOMO: And there was never an agreement that the kid would be Jewish and Catholic?
REBECCA: No--
CUOMO: Whatever that means.
REBECCA: No. We were always going to introduce her Catholicism at some point, because his family's Catholic. Undeniably, I respect that completely about them. We used to go open presents on Christmas Day over at their house. We didn't go to church, but it was fine with me to-- to-- that-- that we opened presents somewhere other than-- you know, under the lights of Chanukah. It-- th-- that's fine, I have relatives that are Catholic. I have best friends that are Catholic. The world is not Jewish. We were always going to introduce her to Catholicism. But not until she had the capacity to understand.
CUOMO: And not as her personal faith?
REBECCA: Of cou-- well, if she chose it, ultimately, I will love her.
CUOMO: But not by agreement of the two of you?


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Another Example Of How To Win So That You Can Be A Happy Hyphenated Republican
Minnesota United For All Families alone spent $12.4 million on the 2012 election.
You cannot affect the change from the minority.
Add that to the millions and millions from other Democrat friendly groups, and you will begin to see down the rabbit hole.
What is the plan Stan?