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Estanplaza Ibirapuera
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Estanplaza Ibirapuera
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Estanplaza Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo (Itaim Bibi), you'll be convenient to Ibirapuera Park and Professor Aristoteles Orsini Planetarium. This romantic hotel is within close proximity of Japanese Pavilion and Ibirapuera Auditorium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sao Paulo? This hotel has facilities measuring 6932 square feet (644 square meters), including a meeting room. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Conference space size (meters) - 644
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Sauna
- Year Built 2000
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space size (feet) - 6932
- Concierge services
- Smoke-free property
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Outdoor pool
- Number of floors - 16
- Free valet parking
- Luggage storage
- Total number of rooms - 147
- Elevator/lift
- Restaurant
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- 24-hour front desk
- One meeting room
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free breakfast
- Free self parking
- Fitness facilities
- Coffee shop or café
- Express check-in
Room Facilities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
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- In-room safe
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- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Shower only
- Phone
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- Free WiFi
- Turndown service
- Cable TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free wired high-speed Internet
Hotel Policy
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- Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels from Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
- One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Rollaway bed fee: BRL 95.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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- A tax is imposed by the city: BRL 3.60 per accommodation, per night
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Written by Yue Jie
Directed by: Ben Lewin
Genre: Drama
Running time: 95 minutes
Classification: R21 – Sexual Content
Release date: 24 January 2013
Rating: 3/5
"Although the aim is for us to have sex, I'm not a prostitute."
To kick this off, I have not seen any other film that has as much sex as this, where the plot is driven by sex quite literally. Based on the article "On Seeing a Sex Surrogate" by Mark O'Brien, The Sessions tells the experiences of a poet suffering from polio, as he hires a sex surrogate to help lose his virginity, albeit to inevitable emotional side effects. Written and directed by Ben Lewin (Georgia, 1988), Lewin is also a polio survivor himself.
John Hawkes stars as Mark, the 38-year-old who is paralysed from neck down and survives in an iron lung. He leads his mundane life everyday being pushed around by his attendant as he goes to church and befriends Carmen (Jennifer Kumiyama), a fellow disabled. This occurs for years until one day, Mark gets a call about a sex therapy that he is invited to participate in. He seeks the therapist's help to fulfill his desire of losing his virginity and is, in turn, referred to a sex surrogate, one who will come to be the main change in his life. Being strapped to his bed all the time, Hawkes plays Mark convincingly, giving a sense of assurance in his voice.
Writer, director and Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt (Then She Found Me, 2007) plays Cheryl Cohen-Greene, the sex surrogate willing to help Mark have sex for the first time. At nearly 50, Hunt appears in the nude for most of the screen time and viewers would be pleased to know she isn't an eyesore. Mark and Cheryl are scheduled to have up to 6 sessions together, with each session targeted to help Mark gradually overcome his fear of premature ejaculation, with which he has no control over, and eventually achieve sexual pleasure.
Along the way, both Mark and Cheryl approach guidebooks on sex and genitalia separately each night after every session and prior to the next session, an ironic coincidence. This serves as a form of sexual education on top of the constant sex in The Sessions and Cheryl's family is either really ignorant about her occupation or unusually nonchalant about it. Stripping down for all to see and still being able to remain calm and sympathetic onscreen, Hunt is indeed worthy of her Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
William H. Macy (The Deal, 2008) plays Father Brendan, the priest whom Mark visits to have occasional chats about life. Despite his religious authority, Father Brendan isn't as holy as he should be, as he smokes and encourages Mark to lose his virginity after deciding that he really desires to. Moon Bloodgood (Bedrooms, 2010) plays Vera, Mark's attendant who takes care of his daily needs after Mark fires his initial attendant when he realises that she thinks he needs her more than she needs him.
Having gone through polio, Lewin's vision of The Sessions is undeniably as accurate as possible as he puts himself in Mark's shoes. However, the material he touches on and the sensitivity of the topic is unfortunately a little over the top, as not everyone can actually relate to it.
As much as it is about business, emotions are bound to arise in issues of sexuality and Cheryl finds herself in a predicament which she tries to draw the line in. I'll leave you to figure out the outcome. For what it's worth, this indie drama tries to capture viewers' emotions by the eventual passing of Mark in the final act and leaves viewers to decide whether or not to sympathise in Mark's situation at all.
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Spirit Games: 300 More Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort and Joy
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Beschreibung300 quick, Simple Ways to Make Every Day a Happier Day! Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into childrens natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your childs self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family-or any children you cherish-to increase the level of joy in their lives. SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT: Creating joy every day Getting past anger and self-doubt Learning compassion and sharing wonder Healing sadness and overcoming fear Nurturing your own spirit, too!
InhaltsverzeichnisIntroduction. PART I: Spirit Games for You. Chapter 1: Nurturing Your Spirit. PART II: Spirit Games for Children. Chapter 2: More Joy, Please! Chapter 3: When I Doubt Myself. Chapter 4: When I m Sad. Chapter 5: When I m Angry. Chapter 6: When I m Afraid. Chapter 7: Learning Compassion. Chapter 8: Making Magic. Closing Thoughts. Index.
PortraitBARBARA SHER, an occupational therapist with an extensive background in child development, conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and children around the world. A mother herself, she is the author of Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things, Popular Games for Positive Play, Smart Moves: Inclusive Games for Academic Gains, and Self-esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good about Themselves (Wiley).
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Glenn Stapans~ He's done it again.
SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 07, 2013POSTED: Saturday, September 07, 2013
Glenn Stapans who is now working under the name The paint house, which is currently unlicensed, came to a home and bid on a job. He then proceeded to take a deposit from these people and started working the very next day.
About a week into it, he started acting funny and detached, making frequent long bathroom trips. the homeowners got concerned and decided when he left to check their medicine and belongings to make sure nothing was taken.
That is when they realized that he had stolen 50 oxycontins and 50 zanax from them. The next day they called him and asked him to come there to look at some more work.
Once he got there, they confronted him on it and told him if he didnt return the pills they would call the cops. He then admitted to taking them and begged them to give him alittle time to replace them. The husband, who needs the medicine in order to get through the day, agreed to give him until 5:00 that night.
Glenn, then took off and never returned. The next day he contacted them at 1145 and asked for alittle more time. They gave him one more chance. He then had till 5:00 that night to make it right again. He then showed up and stated that the pills were gone and he couldnt get any more, and gave them 247.00.
At this point he had already been paid in full $3700.00 for the work he had done there and he wasnt even finished. They are now out the medicine that the homeowner needs to get by as well as the finishing of the job.
Also Glenn had an employee that was working for him that week for 10.00 an hour and he had put in 40 hours on that job and has yet to be paid a cent for the work he had put in.
Glenn Stapans is a con artist and a theif, as well as a liar. He continues to manipulate people and con them into believing that he is an honest contractor that will get the job done right. When, in fact he takes deposits, lies, manipulates, and steals from hard working productive members of society.
If you need some proof just google his name. You will find arrest reports, including jail time, prison time, as well as many other different things. Including drug charges, stalking charges, petite theft charges, burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. and many many vops. Do not hire this guy!
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Oil pressure drop under load
My son and I did a fresh rebuild to a Chevy 350 for his '67 Chevy 2. We used a Moroso 6 qt pan with matching pickup, and a stock type Chevy hi pressure oil pump. Under normal conditions, it idled at 18 psi and ran at 45-50 psi. Under heavy load, the oil pressure dropped from 50 to around 30 psi. So we took the shortblock to a reputable engine machine shop for analysis. They told (and showed us) that the thrust bearing surfaces were essentially eaten up, and said that was the source of the problem. They told us that the transmission was likely the cause of the problem, exerting forward pressure on the thrust surfaces of the crank. So we changed from a powerglide to a turbo 350 just in case. We had THEM do a rebuild for us this time. They bored it .030 (It was a brand new block) put in a new forged crank, checked align bore, new rods, pistons, and rings. We got it running Saturday, took it out on the road, only to find out that IT HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM!!! Only this time, the idle pressure is better, (27 psi) and it runs at about 58 psi. But under full load, the pressure drops to near 40 psi at approx 4500 rpm.
Has anybody on this board actually had this problem? I've posted before, and got many well-meaning responses and suggestions (many I tried, none worked). I need a response from someone who has actually experienced and fixed this problem!
Please help. We now have nearly $10,000 invested in this engine, are going broke, and it STILL has problems.
Pump cavitation or restriction in the oil return control. You didn't specify wether the oil return holes were enlarged or if the machine shop even bothered to tell you not to use a high pressure pump. With out the proper oil returns in the heads and block the pump can suck the pan dry and you will lose pressure. You can swap pumps yourself and save money. If the machine shop won't help you through this matter than it isn't a reputable one. What heads do this engine have?
Thanks for your reply. The pump we are currently using is a new stock GM pump for a 69 Z28 Camaro. It's a standard volume pump with a bypass spring set at approx 60 psi. We're also using a Moroso 6 qt. pan with matching pickup, Dart Iron Eagle heads. The machine shop inspected the oil return galleys and told us they were large enough, so I don't think we're sucking the pan dry. We're not using a windage tray, and the pan's not baffled. But there's a lot of guys out there that don't use windage trays or baffled oil pans that don't have this problem. That's why I'm confused. We've ordered a windage tray from Summit, but I don't think that's gonna help. It may be that the pickup is too close to the pan, but we measured nearly 3/8" clearance. I thought that would be enough. I'm open to any ideas.
Have you tryed a diffrent pump?
Yes. We've tried 2 new pumps. Both with the same result.
If the pressure drops when the engine is under load, I would suspect excessive main bearing clearance. I always test for this by driving the vehicle at highway speed (just light throttle) just cruising. Then accelerate hard for a few seconds. For example, if the speed is about 55 at 2800 rpm with little load and the oil pressure is 40 lbs, hard load and the pressure drops significantly at the same relative rpm I would suspect main brg clearance being somewhat high.
My theory for this is that on most chevy engines the upper half of the main brg is groved, the lower half is not. When the load is applied it attemts to push the crankshaft away from the upper brg and creates a major oil pressure leak. When the load is removed the crank returns and the leak is reduced.
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oil pres.
Exactly how do you measure pick up clearence considering its take with the oil pan and pump all installed. ( i imagine)
Im having a similar prob. no dropping under load but just all around low... idle about 20 maybe get 45 if im lucky throught the range. 85 fullsize blazer 350/700R4
any reasons why I should or should not be alarmed about htis? thank
Your crank may be stirring up the oil in the pan and airating the oil. If this happens it will cause oil pressure drop esp at higher rpm. Try running the engine down 1 qt of oil and see what happens. This wont hurt your engine as your still running with 5 qt. You are using a mechanical guage I hope.
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hey steve
what do you mean mechanical guage?
its an autometer someone before me put on there. with a plastic line to a hole behind the intake.
mechanical as in that or the plug that goes in the block and turns the dummy light on? i assume the one like I have.
im going to blow the line out this weekend when I got time to turn on the air, and hopefully put the copper line on that pos.
just noticed the front of the oil pan did not seal right, has a slo leak under pressure.
thanks for thought. r4r
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As I'm watching on the BBC the Friday's edition of Gardeners' World, I'm patching my server and preparing to patch for the WSUS cert issue. As you may be aware we've seen some folks get nailed by this patch.
Unfortunately I can't give you a clear idea of why some are getting nailed.
So before we patch WSUS it's a good time to weed it out and deadhead it. (okay so listening to Monty Don while patching and writing a blog post means that you'll probably get some gardening references thrown in tonight).
First thing I'm doing today to hopefully ensure that I have a successful WSUS updating is that I'm ensuring that I update WSUS KB2720211 all by itself. So I'm installing all other updates I plan to do today, rebooting.
<wait wait wait – or use a script to shut down >
Now that the server has rebooted from all the other updates, we're going to get our WSUS equivalent of the hula hoe out and rip out the old dead patches. Launch the WSUS console and go into tools and then into options. Go down to the wsus cleanup wizard and run this one tickbox at a time.
I decided to not follow the SUS support blog and reindex the WSUS mainly because I have a pretty small one (as compared to the Enterprise guys), and secondly when I went to install that SQLCmd thing they talked about… I got this: Product: SQL Server Command Line Query Tool — Installation of this product failed because it is not supported on this operating system. For information on supported configurations, see the product documentation.
Hmm… okay so let's not do that.
What I did do was to backup the database just in case. I'm doing this on a SBS 2008, the other platforms are similar.
Go into SQL 2005 Express by runas Admin and choose \\.\pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\sql\query . Then go into the SUS database
Right mouse click on tasks and back it up
Choose disk and park it somewhere you will remember.
I did this update all by itself and keep in mind that because it's taking down WSUS and the IIS website, it nailed RDgateway so I'd not rely on RDgateway/RWW patching for this one.
A small command window pops up and it's a fairly fast patch. Then reboot.


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Great blog Jan! Excellent photos too! Your weather a major contrast to ours in NZ! xx EnD
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We are now down to our last full day here on our own before the owners return to spend the night ,then drive us to Barcelona Airport for our late flight to Nice and to meet Susan & Don on Monday. OH DEAR ….G has now taken over half of my suitcase, and on latest count has 8 pairs of shoes…who said women were the best shoppers. Jobs all lined up for the day - cleaning vacuuming and same for the car….drive out to the main road to gas up and I say; "why don't we take a run up to Peniscola????"
and there went another 5 hours. Peniscola is a dramatic seaside town with a huge castle perched above the beach and township. We approached our walk a different way from our last visit, and followed the old cobbled pathways up, that lead to the fortified ramparts that hugs the sea wall. There in front of us was a procession setting off from the church ,down to the port - another Saint to be revered and remembered- with the men carrying the said "Saint" (looking colourful, but very wooden),on their shoulders in a row boat . Right behind was the town band (mostly young men) and lovely little girls and their Mothers all in costume with the well dressed villagers right behind- quite a sight and very stirring. The movie EL CID was filmed right here in the 1960's (starring Charleton Heston) …we stopped later to cool off in a quiet, cool little alleyway - to enjoy a Paella for a late lunch …..the proud waiter , told us his Mother was part of the 'crowd scene' in the Movie when being filmed here .Now for those Vegetarians amongst you (and my Grandchildren) …SORRY but it was Rabbit Paella for lunch!
we ordered ,and oh so delicious , washed down with our Claras (Shandies).
After a super meal with Jesus & Pepita, up high above the ocean at El Pinar on our last evening in Alcoceber ;, the following morning we walked to the Marina to check out their lovely boat…..then returned to do a final pack, leaving reluctantly for the last time. A 2 hour journey and we were saying our goodbys at Barcelona airport…knowing we will meet again in NZ in November, when we will return THEIR wonderful hospitality.
Our flight with Easy Jet to Nice was like clockwork- arrived 10 minutes early after an enjoyable 1 hour flight- flying in from the sea over St Tropez, then continuing low over beautiful green 'market' countryside, until we finally dropped onto what seemed to be a runway created on the ocean off the Nice coastline, with ALL the private jets lined up along the runway....
Our Virginia friends Susan & Don ,were there to meet us from our flight , and we were actually able to find our way through the heavy traffic in time to meet the housekeeper from our home exchange at 8pm as planned (sometimes plans do work!!)
The traffic here is just crazy - Don cannot believe the kamikaze style motor cyclists, who weave their way in and out of the .dense traffic at right angles to the vehicles
This afternoon we took a car journey to St Paul De Vence -(G & me had visited in 2004).
A hilltop village that was important in Roman times and equally important in the early years of Christian France. In the 'wars of religion, the town was besieged by Huguenots , but did not fall… a fact , that each year is commemorated with a festival ...
forgetting that the Tour D France was going on !!! Big mistake - once on the way, there was no turning back- a journey that our GPS told us would take 30 minutes ,took 2 hours. And the return journey took over 2. and 1/2 hours - our accommodation is by the port, and the road along the port is oneway ,and of course completely cordoned off for the cycle race. (most of the roads are oneway in the city). As I am writing this (10.30pm) the fireworks are booming around the port; the dogs are going mad and so are the big gulls from the ocean.
Speaking of dogs -seems everyone has one- big ones, little ones, all having to do what every dog does - mostly along the footpaths!!! And one has to chose their path carefully as you walk.- I will say no more….Bit like the traffic wardens , there aren't any
We are near the Port and just around the corner from place Garibaldi, which leads into the old quarter, so that is where we strolled this morning when Susan & Don arrived for the day (they are staying about 10 minutes by car from here) ….exploring Nice on foot- the 'Spanish paseo' (slow stroll) in France …coming out at place Messina ,absorbing the atmosphere with Susan & me snapping with our cameras in unison (no wonder we have been friends since little girls, still enjoy the same things)- with the 2 Guys following behind........... Then I was blessed "big time" , by a VERY large gull that lives with many other gulls on fresh fish at the markets…
.I said "its raining" and looked up…oh no!! the stall holder crossed herself and said "I had been lucky" (blessed)…"REALLY???" being dropped on from above - all through my hair, down my shoulder bag, clothes and shoes - my sun visor taking in a real good dose….these gulls are HUGE and it is just as well pigs don't fly , or I would be in deep SHXT.
Another sunny morning in Nice …and the parking of traffic is quite humorous. Just outside our apartment, the cars sit sometimes 3 deep on the road, on corners, pedestrian crossings…wherever you want to drop the car, JUST get out of it and walk away!!!The NZ Police Dept, would be in "parking ticket heaven " here. Susan & Don arrived on the bus (easier than trying to find where to leave the vehicle)- and we met with Trish outside the steps of Notre Damne cathedral on the Port ( 50 yards from here)…Trish is a lady we met during quiz nights in Allcoceber, who lives 6 months in Nice and 6 months in Spain. She offered to meet and help us while we are in Nice. A great day with her - she knows all the 'ropes' - we 5 caught the tram from Messini square to the Gare Nice Ville , (train station) to purchase tickets for the train to Monaco on Tuesday…we do have the car, BUT it is almost impossible to find parking - the train station was even worse than Barcelona …the stress in the air is THICK and the French seem to make catching the train as difficult as possible. Of the 4 ticket selling machines , only one was working and would not accept any notes - only coins or credit cards…because of this the queue to purchase was an hour long. After obtaining tickets , we all caught the tram back to enjoy a leisurely lunch of Tapas in the Old quarter with Trish .
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yes- the weather since we have left NZ has been almost perfect..lucky us.
Sorry about the status of country in some of the pics - first half dozen should have had Spain in top right hand corner, NOT Nice...bit misleading
We are soooooo enjoying your blog. I can picture you both in the villages. Poor Gary making him walk so much???????????Those 70 year old feet are going well. Love to you both Us xxxxxx
Great blog and photos. Weather looks good everywhere. You won't need a buggy for golf after all that walking. Enjoy yourselves.
Wonderful blog J & G. Brings back great memories of Nice especially the Cote d'zure and stony beaches, car parking nightmare and even bigger nightmare, the dog droppings. Wonderful climate and can't wait to go to Spain and Portugal after reading your blog. Happy travels, S & B


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Movies, Awards and more Drama11:16 AM
Oh! My God, I saw the Star Screen Awards last night. We had a very busy and exciting weekend which was then followed by the tragedy of Sajid & Farah Khan's comedy! I am so glad Ashutosh Gowariker went on the stage and voiced his opinion about the demeaning comments the brother-sister duo were making at all the winners and guests! It's like they invite them every year to ridicule them.
What bothers me even more is that Sajid defended himself saying, "This is a television show". No! It's not. It's an award function being telecasted on television (as they cannot possible invited the whole world to see the show in-person). If I was one of the nominee and attended the ridiculing ceremony, I would think twice before stepping on the stage because I know they would make a nasty remark about me or not allow me to even give a Thank-You speech! The show has to be hosted in a respectful manner so that you feel honored to be a winner not nervous to go on the stage!
Sajid Khan is simply an obnoxious, ego-centric, mean person. He has one hit to his credits which he keeps calling the "Biggest Grosser of the 2007". I have no clue how that movie even made a dime. It was no better than any other movie (which our country produces in dozens every week).
Moving from Sajid Khan to Slumdog Millionaire (SM)! This movie has been in news and debates for past 4 months now, I think. And it's only gaining momentum with Golden Globe and Oscar nominations.
Was it a good movie? Yes.
Did the cast act well? Yes.
Does it deserve all the accolades? Hmmm ... Ummm ... May be?!?!?!
I think the reason Indians are split between appreciating and criticizing the movie is because we have seen Indian Cinema (including regional movies in language besides hindi) produce better work which goes unnoticed and unappreciated every year. We are proud of A.R.Rahman but we all know he has done much better work than the soundtrack of SM. So we have no option but to believe that the Golden Globes and Oscars are a big hoo-haa only due to the marketing and publicity this movie has received.
All our movies are about lost & found love, where guys jumps hoops and bounds to get the girl back and they live happily ever after (against all odd and obstacles)। But none of those movies even get noticed (many of which might even have better story and performance).
Let's not even get started on how unrealistic and/or stereotypical SM was! I believe in giving the director a chance to paint whatever picture he wants to as long as he can justify it and make it entertaining. So on that front SM was entertaining-quality-movie, with superb editing and treatment. But we (as Indians) are not sure we would like the movie to go down history as on it's the best works portraying India!


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We believe that company-specific value creation is frequently mispriced in the public markets. As a result, the RS Value Team employs an investment process that is driven by fundamental business analysis. Specifically, we are interested in understanding how companies create value, which by definition means dissecting businesses into their component parts to gain insights into how and where capital is being allocated, and the cash flows and returns associated with these capital decisions. When we have identified situations where there is a visible path towards future value creation, and a management team is in place that we believe is capable of executing the business plan, a company qualifies for our Recommended List. In turn, Recommended List names are purchased in the portfolio when we can: a) clearly quantify a downside or value for the company, b) the market provides us with an opportunity to purchase an interest in the company close to or, preferably, below that downside price, and c) the investment augments the existing positions in the portfolio from both a risk and return perspective. This process reflects our belief that risk is not defined as share price volatility but rather the permanent impairment of our client's capital. While we expect, over time, that excess returns will be driven by superior stock selection, it is critical that we construct "all weather" portfolios—concentrated around our very best investment opportunities, but broadly diversified across the economy. We acknowledge that over short periods of time we may underperform our benchmark, but believe that our philosophy, process and team structure will continue to provide us with the opportunity to generate excess risk-adjusted returns over a reasonable investment horizon.
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During the second quarter of 2013, RS Value Fund (Class A Shares) generated a return of 2.48% versus 1.65% for the benchmark Russell Midcap®
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For the year-to-date period, RS Value Fund (Class A Shares) generated a return of 17.93% versus 16.10% for the benchmark.Stock selection in Financial Services and Health Care drove positive relative results for the year. An underweight to REITs, combined with strong performance from the Fund's bank investments, including KeyCorp (2.83% position) led the solid performance within Financials, while Warner Chilcott was again the top performer within Health Care. Conversely, underperformance within Producer Durables partially offset otherwise positive returns for the year-to-date period. Iron Mountain led the underperformance within Producer Durables.
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Definition of suggestion
1a : the act or process of suggestingb : something suggested
2a : the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea the power of suggestionb : the process by which one thought leads to another especially through association of ideas
3 : a slight indication : trace a suggestion of a smile
Examples of suggestion in a Sentence
Do you have any suggestions?
Please send comments and suggestions to our post office box.
I have a suggestion: call the store and ask them about it.
I'd like to offer a suggestion.
I reject his suggestion that we shouldn't have helped them.
trying to influence people's thoughts by using suggestion
The director relies on the power of suggestion rather than explicitly showing the murder.
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SUGGESTION Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of suggestion for English Language Learners
: an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave
: something that is said in an indirect way
: an action, quality, appearance, etc., that seems to indicate the presence or existence of something
SUGGESTION Defined for Kids
Definition of suggestion for Students
1 : a thought or plan that is offered or proposed I have a suggestion. Let's get pizza.
2 : the act or process of putting a thought in someone's mind At his suggestion we left.
3 : 1hint 2 She wore just a suggestion of a smile.
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of suggestion
1a: the act or process of impressing something (as an idea, attitude, or desired action) upon the mind of another suggestion in response to propaganda—Psychological Abstractsb: the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea the power of suggestion
2: something impressed upon the mind by suggestion the posthypnotic carrying out of suggestions held in the unconscious—G. S. Blum
Law Dictionary
Legal Definition of suggestion
1a : the act or process of suggesting b : something suggested
2 : an entry on the record of a fact or circumstance (as the death or insolvency of a party) material to a case and essential for the court in making its determination reference to a party's death in a pleading was not the equivalent of a formal suggestion of death on the record — Kissic v. Liberty Nat'l Life Ins. Co., 641 So. 2d 250 (1994)
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Tuesday August 6th, 2013 1:06am
We're all pumped for a weekend of fallball. The whole staff will be out this weekend covering events.
For now, we've got our weekly Winners & Losers post, a special midweek edition delving into fall, LXM, the NCAA and more.
Lacrosse fans — Fallball is great, and in some ways better than the spring for hardcore lacrosse fans. If you've never experienced one of the fallball tournaments, take a little day trip and go to one this weekend. This weekend, East Coasters are spoiled with the Catamount Classic, Colleluori Classic and Play For Parkinson's. Sure, the games don't mean anything for wins/losses, but seeing the best teams in the country in the informal setting of fallball is a treat. Everyone should check it out. Plus, you never know what players will surprise you in fallball.
LXM PRO and Erik Krum — LXM Pro made their first appearance on ESPN's Top 10 plays last night with a full field goal by attackman Erik Krum, assisted by goalie Matt Russell, coming in at No. 3. This is a huge deal for the LXM guys to get that kind of mainstream attention. A big congrats goes out to everyone involved.
Women's Lacrosse — Kudos to ESPN for putting the U.S.-Australia scrimmage from California live on ESPN3.com on Sunday at 1 p.m. (EST). This sounds like a great event, being hosted by Stanford in Palo Alto, Calif., so it's even better than it's being shown live on ESPN3. Only unfortunate thing is there are fallball women's scrimmages going on at the same time back east. Wish we all could have planned ahead better, but hopefully everyone can watch the archived U.S.-Aussie game through ESPN3 if they miss the live broadcast.
Keio University — I hope this doesn't sound like a backhanded compliment, but I really did not know what to expect from Keio University when I saw them scrimmage Towson last Wednesday, and while they didn't exactly light the world on fire, they looked pretty solid. They did not look like players trying to adapt to a foreign game, but guys who have been carrying sticks for a while, who are familiar with the flow and feel of a lacrosse game, and who seem capable and at home on the field. While they have a ways to go in terms of catching up with more nuanced tactics and developing more dangerous individual games, the seeds have been planted in Japan, and it may not be long until they bear fruit.
Aspiring stick doctors — This weekend, I made a pretty significant jump in my ability to string lacrosse sticks (talking traditional pockets here) thanks to Larry Hastings and his creation, the Lax Pro Stringer. Before I talked at length with Larry and used the rig, I had successfully strung only one traditional pocket, and that was pretty brutal, drawing criticism from my girlfriend. This past weekend, I strung two traditional pita-style pockets with the use of the Lax Pro Stringer, and I can't believe how nice those pockets feel without even really being broken in yet. It might be a lot to take in when you first look at it, but the device has helped me gain confidence and can really help established stringers become more efficient and crank out game-ready pockets. Larry is known as a great stick doctor, but his invention can help you string pockets nearly identical those.
Dartmouth Lacrosse — With Tim McIntee officially joining Andy Towers and Paul Schimoler to lead the Big Green, Dartmouth's coaching staff is arguably the most accomplished as players as any in DI. As characters, they're probably also unmatched.
Laxers Who Are Also Closet Baseball Fans – I know I'm supposed to dislike baseball, and indeed I gave up my middle school backyard neighborhood games once I picked up a lacrosse stick and took the field, but I've got to say this has been a tremendous September for MLB fans. Like many of my Baltimore brothers, we've been astonished at how our Orioles have swept through September on their way to their first playoff appearance in 15 years. Working at IL puts me a stone's throw away from Camden Yards, and attending these games in the last month has been something special. Meanwhile, don't think I forgot you New York lacrosse fans. Your Yankees have found themselves and are peaking at the right time. Hopefully we get the baseball equivalent of the Long Island vs. Maryland debate going in a week or so.
College athletics — I can't help but dwell on the state of college athletics. Richmond adding lacrosse is great, but not at the expense of soccer and track. And, now there's news that Towson could drop its soccer and baseball programs. Last year, Maryland ended up dropping seven programs. This is all while BCS football makes money hand over fist. (LSU paid Towson more than $500,000 to fly out and lose to them in football last week.) I'll spare everyone a rant that could go in a myriad of directions, but isn't college athletics about students becoming well-rounded people? Maybe I'm an idealist, but this rich-get-richer model of NCAA sports is unsustainable. It's only a matter of time before the NCAA model blows up. Maybe Division III really is the only place to see pure college athletics.
Falball Weather — It looks like the Baltimore and Philadelphia areas will be dealing with some rain on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Unfortunately those are the sites for some of the biggest fallball events, so players have to deal with new rules, wet sticks, and messy fields. I would expect to see a lot more errant shots and passes, since players are still trying to adapt to not having a U or V in their pockets and rain will only complicate that.
Everyone involved in the recruiting game — from coaches to players to parents. There just doesn't seem to be any reversing of this trend of early recruiting, as evidenced by how many of our Top 25 Sophomore Young Guns are already committed. The losers are not the players committing to top ACC schools and places like Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame (or the coaches who are working hard to land those blue-chippers); we should all be so lucky to get to commit early to those institutions. The losers are the delusional full-ride-seeking parents who are unnecessarily freaking out right now because their 2015s aren't committed, or who are putting ill-advised pressure on their kids and themselves when their kids simply aren't as good as they think.
The sobering reality of athletic department budgets — Not to pile on too much to what Kinnear said, and what others have and will say, but the underscoring I see in the moves made recently by the Towson athletic department and the zero-sum game of Richmond adding lacrosse but dropping other sports, is that this myth athletic departments, from small schools to the big banner universities, is the tough financial reality of higher education is seeping into programs once thought immune like athletics. Even taking into consideration big time football and basketball that help float the smaller boats of nonrevenue sports, most athletic departments operate at a deficit. As federal subsidies for colleges and enrollment get smaller, schools are left to either generate more revenue by tuition increases (an unpalatable choice in a bad economy), or trimming budgets of nonacademic programs, like athletics. While I feel sports are a critical part of the educational experience (I think I learned as much through four-years of lacrosse in high school than any academic endeavor there), at the end of the day it's hard for an "institution of higher learning" to allow a nonacademic program to operate at a loss for too long.
Philadelphia Wings — The Wings had a decent club last season despite the 7-9 record (better than the 5-11 record the year prior), thanks largely to the addition of Dangerous Dan Dawson and Brodie Merrill, two of the highest profile Canadian players in the league. It was no secret that those two guys really helped revamp the team. I realize the franchise has a plan to build a roster of mostly American players, but I just don't agree with that approach. I know there's a number of reasons they are going down this path, but I think it's going to take them where the organization management would ultimately like to be. With the three picks they had in this year's draft, the Wings selected three American defenders, each of them with limited box experience. It sounds harsh, but I think they have to change gears and try to get the best players, not the best American players. They do have a few elite Americans, like Brendan Mundorf, Drew Westervelt and now Kyle Hartzell. But complement those guys with experienced Canadians on both ends of the floor, not Americans with little real box experience. I think fans in Philly will appreciate more wins, not more guys that played college lacrosse.
Lacrosse Stat Keepers — There's a bit of uncertainty about what the new rules will do to their jobs — how they will track the stall warning/shot clock and face-off violations are the most pressing questions right now. Regardless of the answer, stat keepers — like the refs — will be busier and they'll have to hit the ground running in the spring with little opportunity to get their feet wet this fall.
The Close Your Eyes and Make It Go Away Recruiting Naysayers — Long title, but appropriate following this week's publication of the Inside Lacrosse Top 25 Young Guns Sophomore Watchlist. IL's recruiting coverage is built to follow, report and analyze the trends in the recruiting world. Analyzing sophomores is a part of that process now and, with the way the NCAA is going, will be for the future. DI coaches have led the way, and we have followed the process and added our own thoughts. Its here, the infrastructure is here. Get used to and prepare for it.


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Launched May 3, the new B-Engaged website (created by the merger of the B-Involved and PAWS websites) makes it easy for students to connect with student organizations, explore opportunities to get involved on campus, record their participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and create an Involvement Transcript. SA-chartered groups can use B-Engaged to advertise events, record volunteer hours, process forms and hold elections. Faculty and staff can also use B-Engaged to promote department events, host an application process for awards or student employment and assign workshop outcomes.


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Summer food prices spike, compared to last year
MISSOULA, Mont. - Shopping for food for 4th of July weekend could put a dent in your wallet. Prices on specific foods are up more than 15% this year, from last.
The owner of Pattee Creek Market, Jim Edwards is always dealing with fluctuating food prices. The prices on the shelves in his store are up, compared to last year.
"We do have some inflation, but a lot of it's been because of the storms we've had that killed a lot of cattle," Edwards said.
This means that typical food bought for 4th of July celebrations could be pricey. Items like beef for burgers, pork, chicken, and even beer are all up a couple of dollars.
"I mean the biggest increase we've seen are in beef and pork," said Edwards.
This year the price of ground beef can reach up to five dollars a pound, compared to last year which was only around three dollars.
Even a slice of cheese will cost you 11% more and tomatoes may cost you 12% more than usual.
Grocery stores around the country are also having dealing with this. But for Edwards and his store, he doesn't see the price changes often for one simple reason.
"We try to buy as much stuff local, so that helps," Edwards said.
But, even though shoppers have noticed this price increase, they feel that this will not affect their 4th of July shopping.
"It's just the way of life," said grocery shopper, Don Montelius.
NBC Montana found Don Montelius shopping for his 4th of July weekend early. He was buying steaks to take with him to the lake. He has noticed that prices are up.
"The prices are what they are. You either live with it and love it, or I guess the other thing is to die," Montelius said.
But for those shoppers who are worried about the hike in prices it is recommended that you shop for foods on special and talk to store managers to find out when items go on sale.


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My siding has a flat face for about 6 inches and then when it meets another piece of siding(tongue and groove) it slopes down an inch. It slopes down with a rounded finish( like a half pipe). So i can sand the flat side with a belt sander but with a rounded slope, anything that is flat will not enter the groove. So my question is, how do I sand the top lip of my siding? Will this part be done by elbow grease?:no: Another neighbor stopped by a few months ago asking if I wanted my siding. I am renovating my house and he probably thought I would get new siding. His house has the same siding and he was just sanding it. He said there is a special sander to get in that groove. I went over there today and I he wasn't home. It seemed as though he renovates houses and sells them. So I might not be able to talk to him again. I have looked online for like 3 hours now and I see no tool that would sand that 1" to 2" sloping bevel. I would think that a design would of been manufactured because not everyone has perfectly flat siding. Also talked to a rental shop. Any help appreciated.
get a dowel the same diameter as the rounded section and wrap sanpaper around it. they do make rounded scrapers also. would something like this work for you?
Ya the bit that looks like a leaf might work.
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Join alumni, faculty and current and prospective students of the Division of Legal, Ethical and Historical Studies for the Networks, Connections and Exchanges panel.
Thursday, Oct. 3
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Panelists will include:
- Luke McCusker, B.A. '11 (History)
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If you have had trichomoniasis and it has been treated, you will not be immune to the infection and you can get it again.
Like any sexually transmitted infection (STI), the best way to prevent trichomoniasis is to practice safe sex. This means always using a condom.
The following measures will help protect you from trichomoniasis and most other STIs including HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. They will also help prevent you passing it on to your partner:
- Use condoms (male or female) every time you have vaginal or anal sex.
- If you have oral sex, cover the penis with a condom or the female genitals with a latex or polyurethane square (a dam).
- If you are a woman and rub your vulva against your female partnerâs vulva, one of you should cover your genitals with a dam.
- If you are not sure how to use condoms correctly, read Health A-Z: how to use a condom or call the FPA for advice.
- Avoid sharing sex toys. If you do share them, wash them or cover them with a new condom before anyone else uses them.
If you are sexually active, you should ideally go for regular sexual health check-ups. You can get an appointment by visiting your local genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. Find your local sexual health clinic
If you notice any signs or symptoms of an STI, stop having sex and make sure you visit your GP or GUM clinic as soon as possible.
If you have been diagnosed with trichomoniasis, make sure that any sex toys you have used are cleaned. You should also avoid sharing them, to make sure the infection does not spread.
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Call the Sexual Health Helpline on 0800 567123 for confidential advice and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Alternatively, call Sexual Health Direct, run by the FPA, on 0845 122 8690.view information about Trichomonas Vaginalis on www.nhs.co.uk »
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Lee Opposes National Defense Reauthorization Bill
Lee Calls for Cuts to Bloated Pentagon Budget, Swift Withdrawal from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) was one of 120 Members of Congress to vote against H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lee offered amendments to the bill which would safely and responsibly bring our troops home from Afghanistan, keep Pentagon spending within the limits of the Budget Control Act, and ensure that a meaningful diplomatic option with Iran is on the table.
Lee introduced an amendment to enforce the terms of the Budget Control Act which was signed into law on August 2, 2011, to avert a government shutdown. Congress voted to limit Pentagon spending, but the House Republican leadership proposal spends$8 billion more than allowed under the Budget Control Act. The bi-partisan amendment was not adopted (170-252).
"The Pentagon budget already consumes almost fifty cents out of every discretionary dollar we spend, and adding billions of unrequested dollars at the expense of struggling families during the ongoing economic downturn is wrong," said Congresswoman Lee. "While many of us would support a larger cut, this is a common sense amendment to keep spending in line with what was agreed to just last year. At a time when American families, businesses, and government agencies are facing budget cuts and tightening their belts—why shouldn't the Department of Defense be asked to become more efficient and eliminate wasteful programs?"
Congresswoman Lee introduced an amendment to appoint a Special Envoy for Iran to ensure that all diplomatic avenues – including direct, bilateral talks – are pursued to avoid a war with Iran and to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. In the past thirty years, Iran and the United States have sat down for direct, bilateral talks for all of 45 minutes. Three decades of little contact and open hostility have accomplished nothing. The amendment would begin in earnest the diplomatic dialogue necessary to ensure that all alternatives to war are truly exhausted. The amendment did not pass (77-344).
Lee commented: "We must prevent an Iran armed with nuclear weapons. We must not let the military option override any diplomatic initiative which would stand a better chance of keeping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon."
Congresswoman Lee also introduced an amendment that would bring about a responsible and immediate end to the war in Afghanistan. The amendment would end combat operations at the same time it protects troops by requiring that any dollar directed to Afghanistan could only be spent for the safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. troops and military contractors. The amendment did not pass the House (113-303).
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Lee was joined by 100 Members of the House, including five Republicans, in sending a letter to President Obama urging an expedited withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan in advance of the NATO summit.
"The American people have overwhelmingly come to the conclusion that our brave men and women in uniform have accomplished all that we have asked of them and it is time to bring them home from Afghanistan," said Congresswoman Lee. "My amendment provided Members of the House the opportunity to stand squarely with the war-weary American people. After over a decade of war and more than $500 billion in direct costs – not a penny of it paid for, it is past time to shift our budget priorities and invest in jobs and our economy here at home."
House Floor speech on Budget Control Act amendment: here
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Memorial Day Weekend Beer Brunch 2015
So, bottomless mimosas are really fun, but for Memorial Day Weekend we thought we'd do something a little more…..American. So here at Graffiato DC we're offering bottomless beer at brunch on both Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday May 24th!
For $20 you'll be able to enjoy bottomless Victory Hop Devil IPA. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day is there?
Additionally, we'll be featuring several other beers from our friends at Victory Brewing that are sure to wow you!
In addition to our normal brunch menu, our culinary team has also crafted a beer-centric prix fixe menu that features some fantastic new stuff at only $35.
The special menu will feature such delicacies as:
Cannoli with banana cream, chocolate, & vanilla wafer foam
Mussels Bianco with beer, garlic, saffron, & shoe string fries
"Donnie Brasco" Pizza with Italian sausage, peppers, & burrata
Chicken & Waffles with whiskey glaze
& a whole bunch more.
We hope to see you there!
Restaurant Week January 2015
Graffiato is once again proud to participate in Washington DC Winter Restaurant Week beginning January 19th, 2015.
We will feature both a special three course lunch menu priced at $20.15 as well as a special three course dinner menu priced at $35.15.
$20.15 Select 1 dish from each section below
January 19th-23rd (extended January 26th-30th)
group participation only
Hand Cut Spaghetti
olive oil poached cherry tomatoes
Amish Chicken Thighs
pepperoni sauce, braised escarole
Hanger Steak
potato, spring onion, asparagus, piri piri
Pimento Mac & Cheese
cherry peppers, crispy lamb, bbq chip crumb
Jersey Shore Pizza
fried calamari, tomato, provolone,
cherry pepper aioli
Goodfellas Pizza
meatballs, chili, provolone
American Pie Pizza
tomato, mozzarella, basil
pepperoni sauce
Roasted Cauliflower
pecorino, mint, red onion
cream cheese croutons
Watercrest Salad
zesty italian dressing, ricotta salata, hearts of palm, crispy shallot
Marinated Broccolini
red pepper relish, feta cheese, walnuts
Amatriciana Soup
san marzano tomato, braised bacon,
pickled onion
Banana Napoleon
caramelized banana, salted caramel mousse, peanuts, puff pastry
Carnival Zeppole
strawberry, bavarian cream
$35.15 Select 1 dish from each section below
group participation only
red pepper relish, walnuts, feta
Watercress Salad
zesty italian dressing, ricotta salata, hearts of palm, crispy shallot
Caesar Salad
cream cheese croutons
pepperoni sauce
Oven Roasted MonkFish
zaatar, lebneh, chickpeas, fennel
Hand Cut Spaghetti
olive oil poached cherry tomatoes
Pimento Mac & Cheese
cherry peppers, crispy lamb, bbq chip crumb
Roasted Cauliflower
pecorino, mint, red onion
Amish Chicken Thighs
pepperoni sauce, braised escarole
Hanger Steak
parmesan potatoes, peri peri, crudite
Tallegio Risotto
curried apples, pumpkin chantilly
Goodfellas Pizza
meatball, tomato, provolone, chili flake
American Pie Pizza
tomato, mozzarella, basil
Banana Napoleon
caramelized banana, salted caramel mousse, peanuts, puff pastry
Carnival Zeppole
strawberry, bavarian cream
To reserve call us at 202 289 3600 or go to http://www.opentable.com
for more info on restaurant week visit http://www.ramw.org/
Notorious B.I.G. & Tupac Tribute Dinner: East Coast / West Coast Italian flavors
Join us on February 2 at 8pm, for our first food and art pairing dinner: a culinary tribute to Tupac, Biggie and the golden age of '90s hip hop. The evening's dishes are directly inspired by some of the biggest hits by these two godfathers of hip hop and their contemporaries, and will be accompanied by a DJ playing those tracks, along with others from the era.
View the full menu.
Partial proceeds benefit Guitars not Guns.
Graffiato Father's Day Beer and Bourbon Dinner
Graffiato is partnering up with Michter's, Atlas Brew Works, and Civil Cigar Lounge for an evening of American Whiskey, local beer, Italian-inspired cuisine and fine cigars.
This four-course plated dinner features unique Italian-inspired dishes crafted by the Graffiato team matched with fine spirits and brews from Michter's and Atlas Brew Works. Unlike a typical Graffiato dinner, this is not a small plates experience, but a plated four-course meal.
These dishes are exclusive to the dinner and are not found on the regular Graffiato menu. Each course is paired with a beer from Atlas and a whiskey from Michter's. Guests will take away a gift bag featuring a cigar from Civil Cigar Lounge as well as other exclusive items.
The dinner is on June 15, 2014 at 7pm. The cost of this Event is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Credit card info will be used to hold the reservation, but payment will be collected at the conclusion of the event.
Tickets can be booked here.
Chef Mike Isabella Goes to Peru
Check out this cool video about Mike Isabella's recent trip to Peru with Care.
Industry Takeover Night: The One Year Anniversary
Planeta Wine Dinner "A Journey Through Sicily" on Dec. 16
Take a culinary journey to Sicily with the Planetta Wine Dinner on December 16 at 7pm.
The five-course dinner features plated dishes specially created by Chef de Cuisine Jennifer Flynn to pair with the distinctive wines of Planeta, which are drawn from vineyards all over Sicily.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased through CityEats.
Taste of Hope
This year, Graffiato's own Mike Isabella is holding court as Chef Honoree of Taste of Hope, the American Cancer Society's signature culinary, wine and spirits event that features more than 50 of Washington DC's most popular chefs, restaurants and beverage vendors. Join Mike and his chef friends for a tasting event that offers signature dishes, premier wines and spirits and inventive cocktails. All proceeds from Taste of Hope go towards the American Cancer Society's goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Taste of Hope takes place of September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Library.
Individual passes are $150, and can be purchased at the American Cancer Society's Taste of Hope web site.
Graffiato will host the official Taste of Hope after party from 10pm to midnight featuring $5 drink specials: Prosecco on draft, house red and white wines,draft beer, and a featured punch. The pizza oven will also be open for late night orders.
Graffiato Wine Dinner Featuring Marchesi di Barolo on Sept. 16
Experience some of Italy's best wines during the Marchesi di Barolo Wine Dinner on September 16 at 7pm.
For a five-course plated dinner, Chef de Cuisine Jennifer Flynn has designed signature dishes to pair with distinctive Italian wines from the Marchesi di Barolo cellars. Sixth-generation winemaker Valentina Abbona will co-host the evening and guide guests through the hand-selected pairings from her family estate in the Piedmont region of Italy.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased through CityEats.
Help Mike Isabella get Fit for Hope
This summer, Graffiato's Mike Isabella is joining with the American Cancer Society and 15 other Washington, D.C. chefs and mixologists for the inaugural Fit for Hope weight loss challenge. This 12-week challenge, running from June 24 – September 24, will have Mike Isabella working with local trainer Jason Yoo to achieve the end goal of losing the largest percentage of body weight. Announcement of the winner will occur at the culmination event, Taste of Hope, held September 24 at the Carnegie Library. Taste of Hope is the American Cancer Society's annual signature culinary, wine and spirits event.It will be the 100th birthday of Taste of Hope, and the first time the event is held in in Washington D.C. "Fit for Hope will be an incredible challenge," said Isabella, who is co-hosting Taste of Hope with the American Cancer Society , "but if anyone is up for the challenge and the competition, it's my friends in the restaurant industry."
Each chef must raise a minimum of $2,500, with all proceeds going toward the goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. To support Mike Isabella's Fit For Hope challenge and make a donation to the American Cancer Society, or to buy tickets to the Taste of Hope event, please visit Mike's Donation Page.
Mike Isabella Wins DC's 5th Annual Cochon 555 Title
Chef Mike Isabella competed against four other renowned DC chefs in the 5th Annual Cochon 555, a one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event to promote sustainable farming of heritage breed pigs. Mike Isabella was crowned the "Prince of Porc" at this year's DC competition held April 7th at the Newseum. He will compete for the national title in June at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, CO.
The competition required each chef to prepare a menu created from one entire heritage breed pig by creating dishes using all of its parts. Isabella won the title with six dishes, including a pig's head parm, and a nutella cookie with whipped pork fat frosting, and the crowd's favorite – a pork fat arancini.
See the slideshow below for photos from the event.
Nominate Graffiato for Drink DC's "Drinker's Choice Awards" 2013
Voting for Drink DC's 2013 Drinker's Choice Awards is now open to the public. Nominate Graffiato for Best Cocktail Program by Sunday, February 24 using this link : DrinkDC.com/vote
The top 10 nominees in each category will move on to the final round, which will be decided by popular vote using the same link over a two-week period, February 26–March 10.
Thank you for your support!
Join Chef Mike Isabella and Taha Ismail at Sips & Suppers (Jan 26 & 27)
Join Chef Mike Isabella and Taha Ismail at the 5th annual Sips & Suppers, a celebration of food and community hosted by José Andrés, Joan Nathan, and Alice Waters on January 26th and 27th, 2013. Some of the country's finest chefs, artisans and mixologists will come together to raise money for DC Central Kitchen and Martha's Table, organizations that serve the neediest individuals in our nation's capital.
Nominate Graffiato & Chef Mike Isabella for James Beard Foundation Awards
Nominations for the prestigious 2013 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards are now open to the public. Support Graffiato and Chef Mike Isabella with votes for Outstanding Bar Program and Best Chef Mid-Atlantic. The deadline to nominate is December 31, 2012 and winners will be announced May 6, 2013.
For more information and to cast your vote today, visit: http://jamesbeard.starchefs.com/awards/vote/index_2.php.
Graffiato's Chef Marjorie Competes in AIWF Crab Cake Competition (Oct. 29)
On October 29, watch Graffiato's Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley take on other D.C. chefs at the American Institute of Wine & Food's seventh annual "I Love Crab Cakes!" competition and fundraiser, honoring Karen Cathey. Guests will sample each chef's unique take on crab cakes, along with carefully selected wines and seasonal beers from Port City Brewing Company. Chefs Scott Drewno and Ris Lacoste will emcee the event at Phillips Flagship restaurant.
AIWF's "I Love Crab Cakes!" Competition
WHEN: Monday, October 29, 6:30-9:00pm
WHERE: Phillips Seafood, 900 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C.
TICKETS: Tickets are $60 for AIWF members / $75 for non-members, and can be purchased here.
Chefs For Equality After-Party at Graffiato on Oct. 24
On October 24, join us at Graffiato for the Human Rights Campaign's Chefs for Equality fundraiser After-Party. The party will feature small plates by Chefs Mike Isabella, Scott Drewno of The Source and Teddy Folkman of Granville Moore's, as well as cocktails from D.C.'s top mixologists and music by DJ Shea Van Horn.
WHAT: Small plates, cocktails and music to benefit marriage equality in Maryland.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 10pm-1am
WHERE: Graffiato, 707 6th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
TICKETS: Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online.
Wash. Post Express Best of 2012
Cookbook Signing at Graffiato on September 23
Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian is available nationwide September 25. The first cookbook signing takes place at Graffiato on September 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Top Chef All-Star Runner-Up Mike Isabella puts his gnocchi where his mouth is with 200 Mediterranean recipes that pack a modern punch.
Millions know Mike Isabella as a tough-talking Top Chef competitor and the celebrity chef behind hot new D.C. restaurants Graffiato and Bandolero. Now, in his first cookbook, Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian, you'll be able to taste the chef's New Jersey childhood alongside the refined flavors that come from decades in the culinary world. Inspired by the food his Italian-American grandmother prepared, Isabella serves up 200 recipes for everyday meals that appeal to the heart and the appetite, with a modern twist. These are "small plates" versions of Mediterranean classics, made lighter and more flavorful. Isabella shares his secret family recipes, the dishes that made him famous on Top Chef, and signature meals from his restaurant. From Ricotta with Charred Scallion and Harissa to Grandma's Potato Gnocchi, Chicken Wings with Pepperoni Sauce to Carnival-Style Zeppoles with Seasonal Sugars, home cooks will taste the pure joy these meals can bring. Delivering lip-smacking food (and talking some smack while he's at it), Isabella makes Italian fun to cook again.
The first book signing will take place at Graffiato in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is open to the public. Reservations for brunch are also available, but not required to purchase a cookbook.
Visit the tour page for additional book signing events, dates and locations.
Pre-order your copy online:
Graffiato Hosts Dinner with Chef Angelo Sosa
On June 9, Top Chef All-Stars contestant and celebrity chef Angelo Sosa will visit Graffiato for a special dinner hosted by Chef Mike Isabella. The five-course dinner menu will feature recipes such as scallop banana tartar with jalapeño vinaigrette and grilled duck breast with honey pepper glaze from Chef Sosa's upcoming book, Flavor Exposed: 100 Global Recipes from Sweet to Salty, Earthy to Spicy. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed by Chef Sosa.
When: Saturday, June 9 from 5:00pm to 12:00am
Price: $65/person (exclusive of tax and gratuity)
Reservations: Reservations are available online or by calling 202.289.3600.
*If the reservation is made online, please request Chef Sosa's dinner menu in the notes, as it is not available to order the day of.


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Thread: Does Anyone Dilute Their Milk?
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I used to water down my milk when the kids were little now i use staight powdered milk and it is already low fat, plus the box takes up less room then regular milk would take up. i might have to check and see if watering the milk down would be cheaper, I just like the fact that with the powdered milk i don't have to worry if i run out I can make more, i just pick up a new box each week, which saves on gas also. I think i will just stick with the powdered milk, my 1/2 gallon jug takes up less room and since i make the milk almost everyday it is always fresh.
Thanks for the idea. I tried this for the first time a week or so ago, while I was still a "lurker" and it turned out great.07-24-2006, 03:02 AM #18
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I've been diluting my milk for about a year or two now. I buy the Wal-Mart brand whole milk,wait till half is gone and use the premeasured powdered milk. Noone knows the difference. if not,we'd go thru about 6 gals a week.This way...mostly only 3,sometimes less.
We have a milk gobble...her name is Jayme lol..all she wants is milk.Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements07-25-2006, 01:12 PM #19
I've doing this for about 2 years. I buy organic whole milk and dilute it. I have never had a problem with any recipes yet!07-30-2006, 02:31 PM #20
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Yes, I do this when no one is looking!08-01-2006, 07:52 PM #21
i don't dilute our milk except when i makes pancakes. when i make pancakes i use 1/3 to 1/2 water. no-one is the wiser. it makes the pancake batter easier to pour. my mom use to stretch the milk with powdered milk and water - i noticed a difference and vowed never to do it. if you and your family, however, don't mind the taste and you are getting enough calcium in your diet otherwise - go for it.08-24-2006, 11:51 AM #22
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I make my own soymilk....... So I use water+soybeans08-24-2006, 05:42 PM #23
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Okay, I've gotten lazy, and besides, I've been having twice the amount of milk in the house now due to mixing, and its been going bad. I now buy a half gallon of milk instead of a gallon and mix it with half water as I use it. If a recipe calls for a cup of milk, I pour a half a cup of milk into the measuring cup and then add a half a cup of water. This works great for me. Dh is rarely in town, due to his job,and there are no kids at home.08-28-2006, 01:11 AM #24
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With no small children at home now (Mickie is not a big milk drinker anymore) I go through a gallon a week. I did though, stretch my milk supply when the kids were small by adding powdered milk just as my mother used to do.08-28-2006, 01:26 AM #25
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We mainly use powdered milk, and dilute it quite a bit. Each packet is suppose to make a quart and we make a gallon out of it. Kids have never complained one bit, they are the ones who actually make it. If regular milk is marked down real low, I may pick up a gallon and dilute it as well. On average in a month I buy one large box of powdered milk for $4.96 and it usually lasts the entire month.09-03-2006, 04:00 AM #26
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i know this will be getting granny to suck eggs here but why not get cheap close to expiry milk and FREEZE iT ... that if its a big no to powdered? as only i use milk i use powdered all the time now09-20-2006, 03:39 PM #27
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I don't dilute my milk...I've tried powdered milk many times over for drinking and could never get used to it (although I do use it in baking). Now, I MAY have missed someone making this point when I read the thread but I've come across this same topic in a magazine at my doctor's office and the dietitian (sp?) wanted to remind everyone that water-diluted 2% milk is not the same as 1% milk. It's just watered down 2% milk, you might drink the same liquid volume amount but you will get less of the vitamins/minerals/etc. Basically she said that if you and your family are getting plenty of calcium beyond milk consumption, then diluting milk with water is not a huge issue but if you have picky eaters or kids who don't eat a lot of other sources of calcium, you could be inadvertantly setting kids up for "bone issues" down the road. I didn't get the impression that she was being paid by the "Milk Mafia" to try and sell more milk since she ended up listing a bunch of non-dairy calcium sources in her column.
I'm not trying to come down on people who stretch their milk...it's just that I know so many of you have kids (adorable ones at that!!!) and might want to consciously make sure they get calcium in other ways. Seriously, I hope I didn't offend anyone.
Oh...Also, where does everyone get their dried milk?? I moved recently and compared costs in my new area and the powdered milk costs the same or more than fresh milk...which I was very confused by. Any pointers?
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I did not dilute 2% milk, I diluted whole milk with half water.I'm assuming diluting 2% milk would make the milk too watery for my taste. I do not recommend diluting milk for young children as they do need to drink whole milk to get the needed fat and calcium.09-20-2006, 06:52 PM #29
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We only buy skim milk, so no I don't dilute mine. I do use powdered milk for cooking however.
Maybe this is a dumb question but instead of watering down a higher fat milk, why not just buy skim to begin with?
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Our kids were actually taken off of milk by their pediatrician and nutritionist. When DS was 6 months old he went on whole milk (100% off formula). By the time he was 1 year old he was drinking 3 gallons a day by himself. This was in addition to the baby foods he was eating and his juices. We were told by both the pediatrician and nutritionis DS was getting more than enough calcium inhis regular diet and the high caloric content of the milk was putting too much weight on him. This is why we dilute the powdered milk so much. Now that he is 11 his nutritionist still does not let him have any caloric drinks or ones with any sugar in them. He drinks unsweet tea, diet soda and water.
Our situation was unique, and I would have never cut out the milk in his diet had we not been told to do so.
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(This posting is delayed by almost half a year. Â I kinda lost the photos, and then found them recently when I was doing housekeeping on my old white MacBook.)
FOR our 10th anniversary dinner date my xxGF treated me to Brazil, Brazil in Serendra – Bonifacio Global City.
I had a great time and, shortly thereafter, indigestion from over eating. Â It's nothing new really.
Brazil, Brazil was a unique eat-all-you-can experience for me. Â The waiters/waitresses kept on coming back with various freshly grilled meat, sausages, and what have you. There were so many varieties I could no longer remember any of them.
For those who (like us) love to try new dining places I highly recommend you try Brazil, Brazil at least once. Â If you are a carnivore and a big eater (who isn't) you'll definitely love the place. Â The price is surprisingly reasonable, too. Â I'd say way below my expectation.
Our Anniversary Dinner Date Details:
- Date: Â Dec 8, 2010
- Venue: Â Brazil, Brazil Serendra BGC
- Total Bill: Â 1,495.63
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- Weekdays Buffet 2 x 576.52 = 1,153.04
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