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We have recently returned home from a wonderful short stay in Waikiki. My DH was there for work so time to do things together was always going to be a bit limited.
We are also returning to HI for a really special holiday at the end of this year with our young adult children.
Therefore these 6 days for me were a lot about relaxing, enjoying some great company, good food, shopping and just exploring and enjoying Waikiki. A great excuse to try to slow the pace of life and discover a little of the aloha spirit!
This my first Trip Report – a bit long and rambling but here goes.....
We flew into Honolulu in pouring rain however as I am always the optimist that didn't dampen our spirits - it was going to be a great week and I was sure the predicted weather was for sunny days ahead....the wind was sure to shift the clouds and reveal the beautiful ocean colours I had hoped for.
Our accommodation for the week was the Sheraton Waikiki – a very busy hotel, although a great spot from which I could set out to explore.
Our room was ready fairly quickly which meant we could freshen up a little after our flight before heading down to Rum Fire for lunch.
We had a King room on the Diamond Head side looking over the main pool with ocean views stretching out from a good view of Waikiki beach right up to Diamond Head. People were everywhere, lots of laughter and a real holiday atmosphere. At home Waikiki is often compared to the Qld Gold Coast but I found it quite different and loved the vibes it seemed to project. It amazed me to see the waves break so much further out from the shoreline....perfect rolling waves.
After my first taste of Poke (not sure about this one) DH and I set out for our first adventure into the streets of Waikiki.
We decided to walk along the beach a little, then up towards Aston Waikiki Beach Tower(AWBT) where we would be for the beginning of our 4 week return trip later this year. I wanted to check out the rooms and ensure we had made the right choice.
We took a slow walk up to AWBT getting our bearings and literally pinching ourselves that we were here – The AstonWBT hotel perhaps does not look as grand from the outside but perfectly positioned across from the walled sea pools. They are also building a new McDonalds directly in front however I was assured this was not going to have any different building height to what was already there. The building and construction would be finished before we returned.
One of the attendants took us up to a room similar to what we have booked. It was on a higher level so had a great panoramic view, the apartments are well set out with a functional kitchen + 2 bedrooms with main BR facing the ocean if you ask for an (02,03) room. Clean well furnished and really all that we wanted. There is a pool - quite small and quite dated but more than adequate for the time we would be there. The building is gradually being completely restored and we were warned there could be work going on –however it would be restricted to? the bottom few floors between 10 am and 4pm.
The positioning is great and a very easy walk to all the wonderful shops and restaurants. Almost seems a little quieter up this end of Waikiki.
Verdict...... can't wait to return and very happy with our choice! The staff were also lovely and very obliging.
We wandered back to the hotel – in and out of the shops and generally looking around.
That night dinner at IL Lupino – a great Italian Wine Bar – lovely service with food and wine to die for. Tagliatelle alla Puttanesca for me along with a good red ...delish! We would be back.
The next day we wanted to go out to the Waikele Outlets and decided after a leisurely breakfast we would try and find our way there by bus.....local bus. Yes we only paid $2.50 however it took us close to 2 hours to get there! The $10 return direct shuttle would have been perhaps a more time efficient option!
We found some great bargains (dh very happy with his $18 Levis) had a tasty late lunch from the Thai van at the outlet – then found our way home.
Dinner tonight was at Hula above Dukes, very casual and relaxed atmosphere. We all enjoyed our meals and decided to have an early night.
The next day greeted us with beautiful sunshine and started with a well paced walk right up to the bottom of Diamond Head. We really enjoyed the walk stopping at a beach cafe on the way home for bacon and eggs and coffee overlooking park and beach. Halting the seconds of time was becoming one of my priorities – I knew already the clock was ticking faster than it was supposed to. I have since discovered there is another cafe up this way I want to frequent on our return trip in Dec – 'Bogarts Cafe and Expresso Bar' on Monsarrat Ave – it received a great wrap in our local paper and online reviews seem to make it worth a visit.
Definitely a day to enjoy the sun and water and we eventually found ourselves at Dukes to experience another first – Fish Tacos! A new favourite for me, when I first read about them it sounded like the last thing I would try. The grilled Cajun fish was so fresh and everything except the sour cream seemed quite healthy– I would have this again before we left!
The afternoon went quickly eventually back at the hotel for an introduction to the conference in the afternoon followed by an opening event - a Luau at the Royal Hawaiian. We were all instructed to dress with a little bit of Aloha – and in true spirit that's what they all did it was a sea of beautiful colour with flower leis and true Hawaiian prints over the lawns of the RH. The fire and Hula dance was certainly a spectacle and many onlookers stopped to enjoy it all from the beach.
Next day I was on my own – I decided to have a quick breakfast downstairs in the marketplace before I embarked on a walk to Ala Moana shopping centre.
It really was an easy walk – I am sure I took the long way but arrived in under 30mins. I was on a mission to find a few things however still enjoyed strolling and meandering through the maze of shops at my own pace. Very easy to lose your sense of direction and the centre is undergoing some major renovation, I somehow ended up with several bags of goodies 4hours later & lunchtime sales with an extra 40% off made most of my purchases justifiable . Actually many 'sale' purchases were as good a buy as those you could get at Waikele.
I found my way home by bus rather easily and we organized ourselves for an early departure to our evening event.
We had an organized dinner on the USS Missouri! It was certainly a highlight for us all. What a privilege to board this historical beauty. A band from its time played us onto the boat, greeted with Mai Tais we all watched the sun set over the memorial from the deck, under the three enormous guns and then went on a meander along the boat to a huge Marquis set up on the rear deck.
We were treated to a group called 'The Paradise Sisters' as entertainment for the night and enjoyed a fabulous smorgasbord as our meal. The singers started their act in army uniforms from the era and sang and danced with amazing similarity to those from their time. It was a great atmosphere with many finding their way to the dance floor.
Buses helped us find our way home – I think we were on the last as I really wanted to enjoy every last moment.
I found this brochure
http://pubs.hawthornpublications.com/ussmissouri/index.html#/1/ it gives you an idea of the set up for the night.
My only regret was not having enough time to absorb all the historical facts due to the social focus of the night. I knew we would definitely come back in December to fill in this gap.
The next day a group of the 'better halves' found ourselves on an organized Trolley Tour showing us all the local sights of Waikiki – it was enjoyable to see the other side of Diamond head as were the beautiful coastal views – we had lunch at the Aloha Tower Market Place – the lunch was lovely and I enjoyed meeting a few new people. The market place on the other hand is all but empty and quite run-down – a shame as I am sure it was quite a lively place in its day.
All the same it was great to go on the Trolley ride – I was really starting to feel more at home with the orientation of where everything was. I would have loved to go on to the North Shore on this day – the weather was so beautiful.
We found our way back to the hotel pool for the afternoon – the adults only pool is set with an infinity edge pool almost directly onto the ocean – you can actually look out from the edge of the pool and see the turtles. Pool service is great but deck chairs are at a premium – my suggestion even though it may seem an unfair expense - is factor this in and book a 2 chair cabana on the outer edge - $50 dollars well spent for space you can call your own for the afternoon and even until the sun sets. (Do this the day before to be sure – you can always cancel if your plans change)
The final conference event was an all American Night – the whole ballroom was set up like a giant Diner with Jukeboxes ,themed food and old cars + actors dressed up like people from this time as well as jive dancers setting the beat on the dance floor. A really fun night!
Our last day was free time- the boys had planned a golf day up on the North Shore whilst a few of the ladies had decided on Day Spa at the Westin (we booked this well in advance of our arrival). We had breakfast at the cafe on the street side of the Westin. Great coffee at last as well as beautiful acai berry yogurt sorbet mixed with delicious toasted muesli, berries and banana – it was to die for and a wonderful way to start the day.
The Westin is a beautiful old hotel and seems to hold a very peaceful ambience in its surrounds amongst all the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. If I came here as a couple without family I think it would be a fabulous choice – busy but retains a pace and old world atmosphere that somehow makes it seem really special.
The Day Spa is in a new wing, very spacious, with a gorgeous lounge to use between treatments, which overlooks the beach.
A massage and a facial was on my agenda – my masseuse presented me with a bowl of glittery sand – in a short time left alone with this bowl I was to empty my mind of anything negative and there was a promise that it would be ceremoniously surrendered to the waves at sunset. On returning she asked if I needed a bigger bowl !
A beautiful massage and facial – not normally a luxury I afford myself but truly worth it for the special memory.
We all spent some time in the lounge sipping on Iced tea before heading off to the Halekulani for a much needed hair wash and blow dry in preparation for our last night out.
I did some last minute shopping for gifts and ended up succumbing to the Honolulu Cookie Co – the small samples I tasted were amazing and the gift packs so pretty it was an easy inexpensive gift to bring home. I chose the Waialua Estate Chocolate collection – everybody loved them back home.
We had an Early Dinner booked back at IL Lupino – it was so good the first night and they were able to accommodate a rather large group at short notice so it was an easy decision.
They have some really amazing Reds at this restaurant and their food is all so beautifully cooked with excellent service.
My meal this night was ravioli ai funghi – just perfect!
Everyone really enjoyed the night.
Home in time to pack and an early departure the next day – that was pretty well the end to an amazing week. Many things I didn't do and yes not as adventurous as some, but it truly did seem I blinked my eyes and it was all over.
I guess there were no regrets as I knew we would be back in 6 months to explore some more and hopefully some of the quieter areas outside of Waikiki – the trip to come is going to be a much different approach. I really am even more excited now and very impatient to return. To me this is a place that offers so much there is no chance of doing it all in one go, whilst also trying to relax enough to have a holiday - I can see this will be a destination favourite for years to come.
Maholo for reading – I hope you enjoyed my first 'epic' tale of adventure!
Ps One thing I will do before our next trip is print off a map and mark with an x all the best barista made coffee haunts – if you have any favourites please feel free to leave me a note
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6 nights go in a blink of an eye! A quick trip to Waikiki
We have recently returned home from a wonderful short stay in Waikiki. My DH was there for work so time to do things together was always going to be a bit limited.
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I enjoyed reading your trip report
the event on the Missouri sounds like a lot of fun. My husband enjoys going there for the regular tour, having dinner and listening to live music would be a real treat!
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Thanks aloha - lovely to receive your comment
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Sounds like a great beginning in HI, thanks for reporting.
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Nice TR! Glad to hear you had a great time in Waikiki, and that the Aston will work out for your trip later this year. Your soiree on the USS Missouri sounds amazing! The spa day at the Surfrider hotel also sounds wonderful, that is such a beautiful hotel! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your plans for your trip in 6 months.
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Thanks for your comment emalloy
Glad you enjoyed tifa -it was all so much fun and seems so long ago now.....that can only mean the next trip is getting closer . I have lots of ideas for our trip at the end of the year - not sure how much should be booked in advance. Really would love to do the Mule ride on Molokai - it looks amazing. But would need to arrange fly in and fly out as the ferry won't get us there in time. Not sure the rest of my gang want to be too booked up - they really enjoy 'going with the flow' and lots of R & R so I think at the moment my best bet is putting together an organized resource file of excursion possibilities to tempt them with (/persuade!)
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Look into a visit to the big Island too, the volcano is very interesting and if it is flowing into the ocean very impressive.
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Thanks emalloy - yes we are all booked for 8 nights on each island BI, Maui and Kauai + 6 days Oahu - with many thanks to all the members here on some of my previous posts. It was too hard to narrow it down any more - it will be a wonderful trip!
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wow what a post, i wish to go there and relish all the fun in this oasis of delights.
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Thanks for the trip report. Nice job!!
One thing I have found handy (when you mentioned maps of Waikiki)... I tear out the maps from a freebie "Oahu Gold" booklet and carry them with me. Then I mark any and all interesting places I find, or where I'm trying to get to. Really helps you get to know the area.
For example last trip, I went to the Honolulu Club for Zumba class. Turns out that is right across the street from Blaisdell Center. And on teh way to the Foster Botanical Gardens, Chinatown, Iolani Palace (other places I was interested in for later in the week).
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Thanks @lizaresmith and also @suze - so glad you are all enjoying my fist post - was a bit worried I rambled on a bit....I will have to be a bit more concise with the next trip as otherwise it will be very long - hopefully we won't be quite so scheduled!
I agree Suze it is better to have a map in hand than looking at a device - I ended up ripping out the best map I could find from the street side freebie - I will look for the one you suggest next time - I like your idea of marking the map, possibly would also prod your memory when you come back here to try and write a trip report!
Thanks also to fodors for keeping an eye on these pages and removing the inappropriate post
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I keep a plastic folder (like would go in a 3-ring binder) and into it put my maps, business cards I collect, ticket stubs, receipts, etc. I do refer to that for help remembering things, either for writing trip reports or for your own next trip!
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::I'm pretty sure its symbols change, at least when you send your Pokémon out against it. {{unsigned|Krisi}}
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:::I think only some do, while others don't. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:04, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
:::I think only some do, while others don't. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:04, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
Something to note when you capture 'm the battle continues as normal but this one is a ditto. [[User:Kingsisle|Kingsisle]] ([[User talk:Kingsisle|talk]]) 16:54, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
== About level ==
== About level ==
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What possible reason could there be for not using the evolution template? Missingno. Master 21:35, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
No. Just. No.
It's not a freaking Pokémon, so don't say it is. :/ Tina δ♫ 23:47, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
Never said it was. All I want to know is why the evolution template isn't used. Missingno. Master 20:10, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
If 'M learns Pound at Lv138, can't we put Pound on it's moveset? -PokemonTrainer7738
It WAS on there-some vandal removed it. I just put it back on.--
There is no real difference between the two. In my opinion, the two should be considered equal!
Evolving into Rhydon
On the Kangaskhan's page it's said that 'M can also evolve into a Rhydon. If it's true, shouldn't it be mentioned? - unsigned comment from Pokeresp (talk • contribs)
- i didnt know M' could evolve into Rhydon. all of mine evolved into Kangaskhan. -- MAGNEDETH 00:49, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
'M cannot evolve into Rhydon, only Kangaskhan at Lv. 0 and Clefairy at Lv. 128. -- - unsigned comment from Boxman (talk • contribs)
Actually, any non-hybrid Glitch Pokémon can be transformed into a Rhydon via the following method:
1: Deposit the chosen Glitch Pokémon into Bill's PC.
2: View its stats.
3: Withdraw it. It should've turned into a Rhydon, yet will still have the glitch Pokémon's name, stats, and attacks. If you want to turn this Rhydon back into a Glitch Pokémon, drop it off at the Daycare and come back for it. I'm Missingno. Master, and I approve this message. 13:41, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
Yes, but I wouldn't consider that evolution, it sounds like the Q glitch, just without the move swapping.--Boxman
I don't consider it evolution, either. I'm Missingno. Master, and I approve this message. 14:02, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
- Both 'm and missing no can evolve into kangaskhan and rhydon kangaskhan because it's first in the index and rhydon because well i forgot if you want to know watch tamashiheroka on YouTube.
- They don't evolve, they get turned into Rhydon (or a hybrid with Rhydon) via the Rhydon glitch. --SnorlaxMonster 14:48, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
They do when you level them up they immediately evolve.source tamashi heroka YouTube pokemon master (she called herself that)Kingsisle (talk) 16:22, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
Not ACTUAL Base Stats Listed
Using Gameshark, I have captured the glitch M' multiple times. M's Stats at level 1 are all around the following below (attack power slightly varied):
~MotherEarth 9:10 PM (EST) June 8th, 2008
- Base stats are not the Pokémon's stats at level 1, dude. TTEchidna 02:48, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
- Then...what are base stats? No one ever mentioned that in any article...It's the Θρtιmαtum♏Talk|Links11:14 17 Jun 2008
'M Evloves Into Clefairy Too
'M, at level 128, can evolve into Clefairy. I tried outting it in there, but without the template it was way too confusing. So could some one do this for me?--Boxman
- I tried, but I couldn't make it work. Why they don't just use the evolution template is beyond me. I'll keep trying, though. I'm Missingno. Master, and I approve this message. 13:57, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
- Got it in there! Looks perfect. Though if they would let us use the evolution template for this (why they don't is beyond me), it would've been a lot easier. I'm Missingno. Master, and I approve this message. 14:01, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks, that was bothering me. -- Boxman, A Guy who works with Glitches. 14:04, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
Blocks in 'M's name
After going to my dusty old copy of Red I've been purposely encountering as many MissingNo. and 'M as I possibly could. I've noticed that the blocks in 'M's name seem to depend on the sprites on both sides of the battle. When first encountered, the first two blocks appear to be portions of Red's backsprite, where the last two blocks are portions of 'M's sprite. After sending out the different Pokémon in my party, the first two blocks kept changing to match portions of the most recent Pokémon's backsprite. Might this info about 'M's name be notable trivia? - Kogoro | Talk to me | 21:13, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- I would say so. I've noticed this as well. - unsigned comment from Missingno. Master (talk • contribs) 21:52, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
'M Always obtainable with Old Man Trick?
According to the article, no matter what your character's name is, you'll always have a chance of running into an 'M on Pokemon R/B. I disagree with this. In my Blue version, I used the default name "JOHN", and I have never once encountered an 'M while using the Old Man Trick. 'M may be common with several names (I believe I've encountered it using BLUE, and using ANDREW), but I don't think it is encounterable with any name. --AndrewFM 11:38, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
Gen II question
If you sucessfully trade 'M (or Missingno.) to Gold/Silver, can it be traded back?
Also, will the game freeze or something because Gen II pokemon are not allowed in the Time Capsule? PokemonTrainer7738 18:04, 5 June 2009 (UTC)
can we move this page to ▄█ 'M ▓▒? Never Give Up Pika 00:31, 16 October 2009 (UTC)
- No. That's quite ridiculous. —darklordtrom 00:32, 16 October 2009 (UTC)
Can we take out all instances of ▄█ 'M ▓▒ in this article. Those aren't even the correct symbols. An image of its name would be good in one place, but ▄█ 'M ▓▒ is not good. --SnorlaxMonster 09:46, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
Er... ▄█ 'M ▓▒ is actually the closest you can get to ▄█ 'M ▓▒'s actual name. Any closer and a new set of dingbats would have to be released, and I doubt it's enough reason to do so. Master Luxray 11:25, 8 March 2010 (UTC)
- Close enough is not good enough. Besides, ▄█ 'M ▓▒ is nowhere near. Use an image if you can't type it (see ). We have (despite it not being used). --SnorlaxMonster 12:04, 8 March 2010 (UTC)
About level
Sorry, but I was using a short name of 3 characters, and 'M appeared at level 80!!! And I caught it, normally. - unsigned comment from Aasquasar (talk • contribs)
- Fixed. 'M can appear at level 80 if you have an odd number of characters in your name (as long as it is not a default name, which prevent 'M from appearing at all). --SnorlaxMonster 09:46, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
Im sorry, but I have never seen any proof of 'M evolving into Clefairy, all I have seen that it evolves into Kanaskhan. So can someone show me proof of 'M evolving into Clefairy? Iml908 21:01, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
Should it be noted?
Should the stupid rumours that :'M was a scrapped prevoulotion to kangashkan that was shoved into a empty slot be mentioned?These are extremely fake (duh its moveset) but should they be mentioned? - unsigned comment from VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP (talk • contribs)
Key items
It can also clone key items, because my Dome fossil was my 6th item and now I have infinite Dome fossils and they cannot be deposited in the PC. -- Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr. [[ 13:33, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
- Yeah, and you actually only have 128. Just keep resurrecting Kabuto until you run out. See item duplication glitch. --SnorlaxMonster 05:10, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

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Groundbreaking Initiative Teaches Essential Life Skills Through Popular Children's Books
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First Book and 'Mind in the Making' author team up to bring research-based books and resources to educators serving children in need
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Books and blogs abound with advice for raising children, little of it based in research and evidence. But Ellen Galinsky, president of the Families and Work Institute and a renowned expert in the field of work-family life and child development, has spent the past 13 years investigating the research on children's learning across academic disciplines, including neuroscience, cognitive science, child development studies; as well as studies on the development of content knowledge -- everything from literacy to STEM -- reviewing more than 1,000 studies and conducting in-depth interviews with close to 100 leading researchers.
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The result of this investigation is Mind in the Making, a book as well as training and other materials that describe seven critical skills that children need to develop and how adults can promote them.
Working with First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books and educational materials to children in need, Galinsky and the Mind in the Making team at Families and Work Institute compiled an unprecedented collection of children's books that teach how to promote the seven essential life skills.
The initiative includes a series of tip sheets compiled by the Institute as companion pieces to this collection of children's books. Educators and families can use the books and the tips sheets to promote life skills based on executive functions of the brain, such as focus and self control, as they read along with kids.
For example, Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats, provides many life skills learning opportunities:
You can ask your child: "What did Peter do to learn how to whistle?" When your child retells parts of the story, he or she is developing Focus and Self Control by paying attention and remembering.
"These skills are called executive function skills," Galinsky says, "because we use them to manage our attention, our emotions, and our behavior in order to achieve our goals. When we promote them, we help children learn how to learn. I honestly don't believe we will be able to address the problems we have in education today—such as the achievement and opportunity gap, without also promoting these skills."
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The collections features six books for each of the Seven Essential Life Skills. These skills are focus and self control; perspective taking; communicating; making connections; critical thinking; taking on challenges; and self-directed, engaged learning. For each skill, supplementary tips illustrate what the research shows and provide simple games and techniques parents and educators can use along with the book to strengthen that particular skill in children.
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Whether you are a budding journalist, blog writer, logo designer, artist or TV presenter; be professional. If you want to be seen as a credible potential employee you have to have an aura of class and credibility about you. Create a brand name for yourself, be proactive and understand the market you are aiming for.
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While a wide ranging portfolio is great; the phrase "quality not quantity" most certainly applies to freelancers. It will be very rare that a company seeks the services of a blog writing, opera singing, and a multi-instrumentalist. While that is a farfetched example, you understand what I mean.
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Daily Show host Jon Stewart on Tuesday was highly entertained by a segment on MSNBC, where the lawyer for George Zimmerman pulled out of a scheduled interview and host Lawrence O'Donnell angrily questioned an empty chair.
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Actor Hugh Grant has remained tight-lipped on fatherhood since his daughter was born last year, but in a new interview with UK newspaper The Guardian, the Love Actually star says he's "absolutely thrilled" to be a dad.
Though he admits he's not been overly fond of babies in the past, his daughter Tabitha seems to have made him have a change of heart: "Um, lots of people warned me about that; they said never let anyone know, but the baby period is not that exciting. But I am excited, actually. I thought, well, I'll bluff through – but very little bluffing has been required. I like my daughter very much. Fantastic. Has she changed my life? I'm not sure. Not yet. Not massively, no. But I'm absolutely thrilled to have had her, I really am. And I feel a better person."
While you won't find any parenting books on his bedside table, Hugh, 51, does have his own ideas about how to raise a child and says he'll be "incredibly strict" with Tabitha on certain issues.
"Well, it would all be total hypocrisy, of course, but things like good manners and not being selfish," he explains. "It's just unattractive in a child, I don't like it. And discipline – I do think discipline's important. I'm very glad that I had quite a strict mother who was big on discipline, because you really cannot get anything done in life if there's too much."
Hugh is also very insistent that he won't be spoiling Tabitha as she grows up, saying, "But also my other worry is about – and as I say, there are few things in life I believe in 100% – but another one is not giving your children money. I see nothing but f**k-ups among my trust-fund friends. It's like 99% f**k-ups. So I would not want to do that to my children, no."
Tabitha's mom is Tinglan Hong. Though they're not together, she and Hugh seem to remain on very good terms; he describes her in the interview as "a good person, a nice person; funny, clever, great mother."


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We already noted Spiderweb's October sale but Xian points out Avadon is on a 24 hour deal on Steam for only $5…19 hours to go as I type.
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Nice indeed… 3.49 here in my country. Did Valve finally get rid of it's obscure $1 = 1 policy then?
Anyway.. I had been on the fence about this one. Tried the demo when the game was released, but found the gameplay to be different than I expected. The reduced Steam price was already enticing, but this is an insta-buy for me.
Wait, what? You mean Steam no longer forces Europeans to pay about 35% more for every game? I choose to be hopeful but doubtful.
It really depends on the publisher and the game.
I find for some to convert currency correctly, while some others still have $1 = €1 .
There's a whole site devoted to that sort of thing. http://www.steamprices.com
You can compare regions and see what is fair priced (ie converts to be near the same amount) and then also the top savings (better priced in your region) and total rip-offs (worse priced in your region).
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Political Instability and Growth in Proprietary Economics
Developing country leaders typically resemble proprietors more than benevolent social planners, i.e., they are powerful individuals pursuing their own interests while they remain in power. We model growth in a 'proprietary economy" facing each period an endogenous probability of 'political catastrophe" that would hurt foreign investors and extinguish the proprietor's wealth extraction ability. We develop a model in which domestic capital exhibits a bifurcation point determining economic growth or shrink,9,ge. With low initial domestic capital the proprietor plunders the country's resources and the economy shrinks, even when shrinkage is not socially optimal. With high initial domestic capital the economy grows faster than is socially optimal.
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I'm on my 3rd season of riding, and would describe myself as a new intermediate, a cruiser & most trails used are groomers. Riding conditions were mostly hard packed snow and ice (east coast). This board helped improve my riding--very light, super easy turn initiation, very forgiving- there were times that I would have caught an edge on my old beginner board but this board help me compensate for those mistakes. Of course it's not 100% rider error protection. As for those icy conditions, I had a better edge hold because of its serrated tech--- there was less slip and slide; I was also able to experience a rare pow day and it was amazing, the board does feel that it floats, and I wasn't catching an edge. As for the product sturdiness,including the top sheet, I have yet to see since this is just the first season that I have used it


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LOCKNEY A letter from a Dallas-based American Civil Liberties Union attorney representing 12-year-old Brady Tannahill threatens legal action if Lockney schools doesn't drop its mandatory drug-testing policy immediately.
The letter, dated Feb. 10 and released to The Avalanche-Journal for publication in today's editions, contends that the policy of testing all sixth- through 12th-graders' urine for drugs, alcohol and tobacco violates the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
"Your mandatory drug testing policy will, if it remains in force, severely punish and ruin the life of a 12-year-old boy who has been nothing other than a model student," attorney Michael F. Linz wrote. "The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States forbids the policy ... his parents object to that policy and demand that it be rescinded immediately."
Brady has refused testing at the direction of his father, farmer Larry Tannahill.
The letter requests that Lockney school officials consider rescinding the policy before Feb. 23.
In Lockney, however, support for the policy seems to be widespread.
Additionally, residents said they are getting fed up with all of the attention they have received concerning the new policy and its only local outspoken opponent.
Tannahill's refusal to allow his son to be tested has sparked the national media to focus on the tiny community. Lately, town officials have received requests for interviews from the British Broadcasting Corp. and the school superintendent has turned down offers to appear on NBC's Today Show.
Jeffrey Hunter, junior class vice president, said he supports the school's policy and believes administrators are being unfairly criticized.
"Everything's just like it was before the testing. The only thing is, there's a lot of students upset about this negative portrayal of our town and our school, because we're being criticized for doing what's right," Hunter said. "It just seems like the media is criticizing us through their negative stories and people outside of this town who don't really know what's going on" are critical.
He said the Lockney Independent School District has a drug problem just like any surrounding small town and the district is simply trying to curb it.
"There is a drug problem and our school's trying to fix it and they're doing a good job," 16-year-old Hunter said.
But Tannahill is objecting to the district's policy and has refused to give the school consent to test his son. Tannahill said he is planning to file an appeal to the Lockney school board.
Should the appeals process not remedy Tannahill's situation, his son could face repercussions. Failure to comply is considered a positive test, resulting in counseling, in-school suspension and suspension from extracurricular activities.
During the in-school suspension, Brady may be required to wear an orange jump suit and attend a special physical education class, the letter states. A copy of the school's drug-testing policy obtained by The Avalanche-Journal makes no mention of orange jump suits or any other details involving in-school suspension.
Supt. Raymond Lusk said he cannot discuss the appeals process or the situation concerning Tannahill's son.
Despite the ACLU's involvement, Hunter contends that the possibility of legal action shouldn't persuade the district to rescind its new policy.
"There's always those people who will do that, but you have to take the risks for doing what's right," he said.
Meantime, Hunter said critics are forgetting an important element in this equation.
"They can have their own opinions, but I think everybody's forgetting the rights of other students in school," he said. "I have the right to be safe in school and be in a drug-free classroom. In fact, it's fulfilling my right to an education this way."
The U.S. Supreme Court said in 1995 that the Vernonia, Ore., school district would be permitted to drug test student athletes. It didn't say, however, whether the school could test the entire student body.
Hunter said he left government class for about 15 minutes to submit a urine sample to the district on Feb. 1. Boys and girls were tested in separate locker rooms on the campus, he said.
"It didn't take very long at all. The school did a really good job of making sure we didn't miss anything," he said.
Hunter, who participates in several extracurricular activities, said it's fair to test the entire student body.
"I just think that it should be understood that if you want an education in Lockney, you have to take a drug test," he said.
But Tannahill contends that the school is stomping on his parental rights.
The district reviewed this policy for two years before implementing it. The district cited as reasons for the policy: looking out for the health of students, safety, and vying for better academic performance in the classroom by getting students who aren't under the influence of drugs. Lusk has said that the biggest reason to test is to deter students from using drugs.
Starting next month, about 10 percent of the students will be randomly tested.
"They wanted to do everything possible to give us the best education, and when we're at school they're responsible for our education and our safety and this will improve it. I believe it and I support it," Hunter said. "I think it will improve my education because when it does and it will stop drug use, I will be able to be educated in a drug-free classroom."
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I wrote to you in May last year[10]
to respond to specific concerns raised by Sub-Committee D on this
proposal. I am writing now to give you an update.
To recap, Member States are required by Article
18 of Directive 64/432/EEC (as amended and updated by Directive
97/12/EC) to have computer databases for cattle and pigs which
are fully operational from 31 December 1999. The proposal in question
provides the Commission with powers to determine when national
databases may be judged to be "fully operational". This
would be achieved by the introduction of rules of application
to cover the way that the different national computer databases
operate and exchange information
We have made some progress in Brussels with
our arguments that the legal basis should be Article 43 rather
than Article 100A, which was referred to in my letter of 10 May
1998 to Jimmy Hood (copy attached for ease of reference). However,
discussions on the proposal have been very sporadic, and it has
yet to move beyond technical level.
The Commission has, in the meantime, sent each
Member State a questionnaire to be completed when the competent
authorities considers that their national database meets the minimum
EU requirements. Upon receipt of the completed questionnaire the
Commission will visit the Member States in question to carry out
an on the spot assessment of the database. The Commission has
already visited Finland, Luxembourg, Denmark and Belgium and will
now formally recognise each of these datebases as being fully
operational under existing powers.
Regarding the implication of these developments
for the UK, the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland
has completed a questionnaire for its database and arrangements
are now being made for a Commission visit to Northern Ireland.
We have not yet requested a Commission visit to inspect the Cattle
Tracing System (CTS) in Great Britain which was launched on 28
I shall continue to keep you informed of developments
on this proposal.
24 April 1999
Thank you for your letter of 24 April, which
Sub-Committee D considered on 19 May. In your last letter to the
Sub-Committee on this proposal, dated 10 May1998, you addressed
the Sub-Committee's concern that any new Commission rules introduced
under this Directive might cut across the detailed rules already
developed for the British computerised Cattle Tracing System,
saying that Mr Cunningham, then Agriculture Minister, had written
to Mr Fischler and that officials would follow up the point when
discussions began on the proposal. The paragraph concluded "I
will inform the Sub-Committee of developments, as the position
becomes clearer".
Grateful as the Committee is for the information
provided in the letter of 24 April, it does not seem to provide
an update on the question of whether, if the Commission are given
powers to introduce detailed rules for the computer databases,
the British database might have to be substantially modified or
rewritten, at great expense and causing considerable confusion.
I would be extremely grateful for any information you are able
to provide on this point.
25 May 1999
Thank you for your letter of 25 May in which
you ask whether the proposal to give the Commission powers to
introduce detailed rules for Member States' cattle databases might
require the GB Cattle Tracing System (CTS) to be substantially
modified or re-written.
As explained in my letter of 24 April, the proposal
in 6241/98 is stalled. Instead, the Commission is using powers
it already had to comment on, and request changes, to Member States'
databases. These are powers under Council Regulation (EC) No.
820/97 for the Commission to recognise databases as "fully
We do not expect the Commission to have fundamental
problems with the structure of the Cattle Tracing System database
in Great Britain. We do not anticipate substantial modification
or rewriting of the CTS structure.
However, the Commission does feel strongly that
our database should cover the whole cattle herd in Great Britain
as soon as possible. At the moment, the database holds full details
of all cattle registered from 28 September 1998; and all details,
except for movements, of cattle registered between 1 July 1996
and 28 September 1998. Cattle born before 1 July 1996 are not
on the database. Officials are considering how to bring in cattle
not currently fully recorded on the database.
I hope this is helpful.
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This week State Senator Troy Balderson hoped to introduce legislation to crackdown on exotic animal ownership in Ohio.
However, the senator said some concerns with the bill stalled plans and he realizes for many this is an emotional and complicated issue.
"We're talking about property rights. We're talking about public safety and all those things are important," said Senator Balderson. "We understand those things. We just need to put something in place so that people can do what they need to do, but also do it in a safe manor."
As the proposal is currently written, those that have exotic animals will be able to keep them, but they'll face new rules in order to do so, but no one will be able to purchase new animals.
"I have gone throughout the state and I've been to several places. There are really some people that are playing by the rules and doing it correctly," said Balderson. "I don't think we should penalize them. They understand what we're trying to do and they understand the public safety issue."
Senator Balderson said that members of the legislature will meet again Friday afternoon to further fine tune rules and regulations. He said as it stands the Director of Agriculture will be in charge of enforcing any new legislation.


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Excellence is good — it makes you feel better about everything. The "Bike MS" movement is one of excellence.
If you are having difficulty visualizing 13,000 cyclists, so was I. I am not certain that I have fully absorbed the full import of that flowing sea of colorful jerseys wrapping bodies of people willing to impale themselves upon skinny bicycle saddles and crank pedals for what sometimes feels like an eternity. It was the 2011 BP MS 150 and I was there for my first attempt at riding 100 miles in one day, followed by 78 miles the second day. Many photo thumbnails follow. Click to enlarge. Continue reading "Just another ride … with 13,000 friends"


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Gautama Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama Buddha was a spiritual teacher from the Indian subcontinent, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.
The word Buddha is a title for the first awakened being in an era. In most Buddhist traditions, Siddhartha Gautama is regarded as the Supreme Buddha (P. sammasambuddha, S. samyaksa?buddha) of our age, "Buddha" meaning "awakened one" or "the enlightened one." Gautama Buddha may also be referred to as Sakyamuni.
Gautama taught a Middle Way compared to the severe asceticism found in the Sramana movement common in his region. He later taught throughout regions of eastern India such as Magadha and Kosala.
The time of Gautama's birth and death are uncertain: most early-20th-century historians dated his lifetime as circa 563 BCE to 483 BCE, but more recent opinion dates his death to between 486 and 483 BCE or, according to some, between 411 and 400 BCE.
Gautama is the primary figure in Buddhism, and accounts of his life, discourses, and monastic rules are believed by Buddhists to have been summarized after his death and memorized by his followers. Various collections of teachings attributed to him were passed down by oral tradition, and first committed to writing about 400 years later.
The primary sources for the life of Siddhartha Gautama are a variety of different, and sometimes conflicting, traditional biographies. These include the Buddhacarita, Lalitavistara Sutra, Mahavastu, and the Nidanakatha.[12] Of these, the Buddhacarita is the earliest full biography, an epic poem written by the poet Asvagho?a, and dating around the beginning of the 2nd century CE.[12] The Lalitavistara Sutra is the next oldest biography, a Mahayana/Sarvastivada biography dating to the 3rd century CE.[13] The Mahavastu from the Mahasa?ghika Lokottaravada tradition is another major biography, composed incrementally until perhaps the 4th century CE.[13] The Dharmaguptaka biography of the Buddha is the most exhaustive, and is entitled the Abhini?krama?a Sutra, and various Chinese translations of this date between the 3rd and 6th century CE. Lastly, the Nidanakatha is from the Theravada tradition in Sri Lanka, composed in the 5th century CE by Buddhagho?a.[14]
From canonical sources, the Jataka tales, Mahapadana Sutta (DN 14), and the Achariyabhuta Sutta (MN 123) include selective accounts that may be older, but are not full biographies. The Jataka tales retell previous lives of Gautama as a bodhisattva, and the first collection of these can be dated among the earliest Buddhist texts.[15] The Mahapadana Sutta and Acchariyaabbhuta Sutta both recount miraculous events surrounding Gautama's birth, such as the bodhisattva's descent from Tu?ita Heaven into his mother's womb.
Traditional biographies of Gautama generally include numerous miracles, omens, and supernatural events. The character of the Buddha in these traditional biographies is often that of a fully transcendent (Skt. lokottara) and perfected being who is unencumbered by the mundane world. In the Mahavastu, over the course of many lives, Gautama is said to have developed supramundane abilities including: a painless birth conceived without intercourse; no need for sleep, food, medicine, or bathing, although engaging in such "in conformity with the world"; omniscience, and the ability to "suppress karma".[16] Nevertheless, some of the more ordinary details of his life have been gathered from these traditional sources. In modern times there has been an attempt to form a secular understanding of Siddhartha Gautama's life by omitting the traditional supernatural elements of his early biographies.
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Early five-star Su'a Cravens continues to prove he's one of the top players in the country especially after this latest round of offers arrived from Florida, Michigan and Nebraska.
The 2013 safety from Murrieta (Calif.) Vista Murrieta said Michigan will definitely receive one of his official visits because he's known that coaching staff from their days at San Diego State.
"That was the coaching staff that was at San Diego State and when they were at San Diego State they were recruiting me when I was a sophomore," Cravens said. "I'm comfortable with that coaching staff and that's going to be one of my official visits."
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Cravens, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect, said he has also been impressed with Nebraska and he's considering an official visit there but nothing has been solidified yet. He said so far Michigan, Arkansas and Oklahoma will receive trips for sure.
"I talked to their coach (at Nebraska) and I talked to my recruiting coordinator up there," Cravens said. "They have a plan for me and they want me to come up for an official visit, too. I don't have all five of my official visits set yet but that might be one of them also in the future."
The 2013 prospect said he has to take a closer look at Florida with coach Will Muschamp there. Cravens used to watch the Gators when Tim Tebow was the quarterback but those days are gone and he needs to see what that program is all about now.
"There is a new coaching staff there," Cravens said. "I used to watch them when Tim Tebow was on the team. I wasn't surprised that they offered, it wasn't a quick one, because they've been recruiting me since my sophomore year. I talked to my coach a few days ago and he told me they offered."
On defense, Cravens finished with 96 tackles, 11 sacks and three interceptions. He rushed for 673 yards and 15 touchdowns and had 339 receiving yards and four scores. Vista Murrieta did not lose a game on the field but finished with a 10-4 record because it had to forfeit four games after they were played.
USC, Oklahoma, Stanford, Notre Dame and Arkansas made up Cravens' top five but he said that list is now unsettled with the new offers on the table.


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Mpalkoni sti Monemvasia
'Mpalkoni sti Monemvasia' lies at Monemvasia's entrance, in a sea-front location. It is established just 200 meters from the bridge that leads to the castle and 50 meters from the beach. 'Mpalkoni sti Monemvasia' is ideal for short or long getaways all year round. We are a small family unit which has been renovated this year, aiming to create a friendly and hospitable environment in order our guests to spend peaceful, beautiful and memorable holidays. We will be waiting for you….
The unit is a two-story building with fully renovated double, triple and quadruple rooms, in order to provide our guests a comfortable and relaxing accommodation. All rooms are supplied with air-conditioning, TV, kitchenette, refrigerator, and balcony with view towards the sea, the castle or the village. Private and safe parking is also provided. The rooms are just across from two beautiful beaches and 200 meters away from the town center as well as the bridge linking the New Monemvasia with the Castle rock.
Disponibilité et tarifsPour vérifier la disponibilité et les prix, veuillez sélectionner vos dates puis cliquez sur "Mettre à jour les dates"
Installations & Politiques Hôtel
- Climatisation
- Petit déjeuner non inclus
- Télévision par câble
- Adapté aux enfants
- Cartes bancaires acceptées
- Plans de ville gratuits
- Accès gratuit à Internet
- Parking gratuit
- Wifi gratuit
- Douches chaudes
- Nettoyage et entretien
- Accès à Internet
- Parking
- Coffre-fort
- TVA inclue
- Bureau des excursions
Politique d'annulationCette propriété a une politique d'annulation de 15 jours. Si vous n'annulez pas dans cet intervalle de temps, vous devrez payer des frais d'annulation du montant de la première nuit de votre séjour.
ItinéraireVoir le planCacher la carte
By Car:
The easiest and quickest route from Athens to Monemvasia is via the highway A7 to Corinth and Tripoli. At Tripoli you take the direction for Sparta following the signs for Monemvasia. Once in Monemvasia drive through the new town over the bridge. The distance from Athens is approx. 285 km., total driving time +/- 3,5 hours.
Another option is after Corinth to take the picturesque road along the coast through Argos, Astros, and Leonidio continuing through mountain roads passing the traditional villages of Kosmas and Geraki. Follow through to Skala, Vlachiotis, Molai and finally Monemvasia. This option is considerably longer through winding mountain roads (aprox. 330 km - 5 hours from Athens) but well worth the reward, with breathtaking natural beauty of both sea views, canyon passes and the mountainous landscape.
By Ferry:
Starting from 15/04/2011 and until 12/09/2011 you can reach Monemvasia by ferry boat. Departure from Piraeus port every Friday evening at 18:00 with arrival to Monemvasia at 23:15 (duration: 5,15 hours). On the return trip, departure from Monemvasia every Sunday night at 23:20 with arrival to Piraeus port every Monday morning at 5:00.


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Liverpool Biennial 2012 spotlight on Anja Kirschner & David Panos
11 September 2012
For this year's Liverpool Biennial, Anja and David's newly
commissioned film installation, Ultimate Substance, will be on show
at FACT. The film was produced in Greece, where the artists have
recently moved. During this time, they have taken interest in
Lavrio, a town at the centre of ancient Greek society and rumoured
to be crucial to the first stock market crash to place in modern
Greece. With Greece currently in the grip one of the longest and
deepest most talked about recessions of the present day, Lavrio is
facing unemployment rates of over 80% and the town's historic steel
mills now lie dormant and abandoned. Ultimate
Substance, considers the "slavery" instigated by our reliance
on debt and its impact on modern democratic societies.
Panos and Kirschner's work combines film and music and has been seen across the world. Their previous installation, Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances, is a multi channel video work looking at the acting techniques developed by Salford Meisner. Meisner's techniques of feedback and endless repetition are designed to simulate "authentic" emotion and spontaneity - familiar to anyone who has ever trained as an actor or been to a drama class.
Polly II - Plan for a Revolution in Docklands, Kirschner and Panos's 2008 film sees London Docklands deliberately flooded and taken over by gangs of dispossessed workers, political radicals, whores and pirates fighting against the 'agents' of high finance and property development. The film is staged as a 'learning play', which aims to highlight complexities of political and social transformation.
With their new commission Ultimate Substance the artists investigate history, geometry, cultures of exchange and finance.
Find out more about the Liverpool Biennial 2012 exhibition at FACT
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This bread recipe is strictly "old-time" and produces a rustic-style Spanish bread. It's the kind that you see on abuela's (grandma's) kitchen table in pueblos across Spain. One recipe yields 3 loaves, so make it on a weekend afternoon and you'll have bread for most of the week. Our version was inspired by a recipe which appeared in Francie Martinez Vicondoa's book "Spanish Doors, Dishes, and Dreams."
What You'll Need
- 1.25 lbs. (.57 kg.) unbleached white flour
- .65 oz. (18 g.) dry active yeast
- 12 oz. (355 ml.) water
- 2 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 egg white
How to Make It
This Spanish rustic bread recipe yields 3 loaves, 12 oz each.
Note: Weather conditions such as humidity and temperature affect bread making. The quantities of flour and water required for making suitable dough may need to be adjusted.
- Weigh flour, mix in salt and set aside. Pour dry yeast into a warm ceramic cup. Heat the water in a pan until it is very warm, but not hot. Pour approximately 4 oz of water into the cup with yeast and stir with a fork until the yeast is completely dissolved.
- Pour yeast-water mixture and all but 1/2 cup water into a very large mixing bowl. Add flour to bowl gradually, continuously mixing with a wooden spoon until all flour is absorbed, adding the remaining water as needed. The dough should have a smooth texture and form a ball.
- Using a paper towel, coat the inside of a large bowl with olive oil or vegetable shortening. Cover the bowl with a wet dish towel and place in a warm spot in the kitchen. If your kitchen is drafty and cold, allow dough to rise in the covered bowl in a warm oven (approximately 150°F) with the door open. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Cover cutting board with a generous amount of flour to prevent dough from sticking. Turn dough out onto a cutting board. Flour hands and knead with heals of hands. When dough has a consistent texture and forms a ball, divide into 3 pieces. Form dough into rounds or oblong shapes. Place on a cookie sheet or baking stone. Allow to rise in a warm place for 10-15 minutes. While dough is rising, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut slits in top of loaves just before baking. When oven is hot, place bread on center rack and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and brush with beaten egg white. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Bread should turn a light golden color.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes. When cool enough to touch, slice with a bread knife and serve.
Tips for Freezing Bread or Dough
- To store bread in the freezer: After bread has completely cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a sealed plastic freezer bag. Remove and thaw an hour before serving.
- To freeze dough: Easy instructions on How To Freeze Yeast Bread Dough.


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156 Ratings
Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling
Wine Details
Wine Description
(2013 Vintage) With beautiful fruit flavors, crisp acidity and an elegant finish. It offers inviting citrus aromas and flavors of ripe apricot.
Expert Reviews
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines(2006 Vintage) There is a touch of austerity as might be expected to this off-dry Riesling, yet the wine conveys a nice bit of mild, peachy fruit all the same. It is crisply balanced, slightly rounded in feel and has a good sense of palatal weight that makes it a useful mealtime partner to chicken or lighter fish dishes. GOOD VALUE
Ken's Wine Guide(2006 Vintage) This wine opens with a very appealing ripe peach like bouquet. On the palate, this light bodied wine is dry, crisp, clean, and has minerally lime like flavors. The finish is dry, slightly tingly, a...
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines(2007 Vintage) If forced to choose at the moment between this bottling and its sibling from 2006, we would pick the latter but only because this one seems held back a bit and bound by a certain youthful restraint. As dry as its mate and a touch wiry just now, it teases with a spry streak of citrusy fruit and might well emerge as the favored wine if set aside for another twelve months. GOOD VALUE


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Review for Corazon De Vida Foundation, Santa Ana, CA, USA
I was first made aware about Corazon de Vida over 5 years ago through word of mouth within my alumni club - University of Notre Dame. I had expressed interest on volunteering with an organization that helps children. The 1st visit still resonates with me. I didn't know what to expect and didn't know much about the organization and its impact it has on the orphaned children of Baja. What makes this non profit so unique is that it's founder was in the exact same situation as these children that it helps. She also grew up in one of the orphanages in Baja. Her success and generosity in creating an organization to help other children growing up the way she did is a positive reminder to the children it helps that there is hope and there are people that care for them. Today I'm not just a volunteer, I'm also a donor and enjoy doing what I can to raise money for CDV. The fact that such a small org can help over 720 kids is amazing. I love the kids as if they were my own. In fact my son was named like one of the kids we love visiting. He knows that too so when my son visits, big Diego takes my little Diego by the hand and in my heart they are brothers. All children are blessings from God and all deserve the best in life. CDV is doing what they can to give them a better life. Spread the message on what they do so that so that more children can realize their dreams too
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