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Your agency shouldn't be an agency. Welcome to Outsiders – an efficient, effective collective of specialist outdoor and lifestyle brand creatives and strategists. We create marketing built around insight, strategy and ideas in a collaborative, open, flexible and incredibly cost effective way. The world has changed, but advertising agencies haven't. The overheads, bureaucracy and inefficiency of traditional agencies just don't produce effective, nimble, modern marketing. 'Them and us' business relationships don't yield the results they once did. We do marketing in a different, better way. Starting with our core people, we build a perfect team for your project from our network of experienced, expert, and brilliant freelancers. Call it what you like: the 'Hollywood model', a creative partnership, an ideas hub, whatever – we call it smart. You get exactly the skills you need with no waste. So no hidden costs, middlemen, bonkers mark-ups or restrictive practises. Just deeply experienced, enthusiastic specialists collaboratively solving your creative problems.
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Are you having problems with your car's transmission? Failing to schedule the needed repairs can cause serious damage to your vehicle. It's important to schedule an appointment with a professional transmission repair specialist right away. With so many shops to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is best. To ensure you get the assistance you need, here's how to pick the best transmission specialist in your area.
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This beautiful sterling silver necklace adds elegance to any ensemble. The necklace has a delicate design filled with cubic zirconias (CZ). At the bottom is a teardrop-shaped cabochon black onyx stone. The stone is outlined by CZ stones. The necklace is adjustable from 13 to 16 inches long.
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Are you an experienced HR professional with extensive benefits experience? Have you worked on international benefit initiatives and programmes within financial/professional services? Do you have experience managing and building relationships with third party outsourced providers? Then this is the role for you!
In this role you will be:
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- Work with the benefits team to distribute benefit guides for all EMEA offices
- Participate in special projects and assist with wider adhoc department activity
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Captain Sharks Marine Shop
Captain Sharks Marine Shop
Captain Sharks Marine Shop offers a wide range of marine supplies, lubricants, fishing supplies, diving and snorkeling gear and anything else you might need in marine accessories. Visit our One Stop Marine Shop located in town by the Airstrip.
Dive and Snorkel Equipment
At our Marine Shop, we have an assortment of Diving and Snorkeling Equipment for your needs. BCDs, masks and snorkels are just some of the variety of Diving and Snorkeling Equipment we have in our inventory.
Fishing Equipment
We also carry an assortment of Fishing Equipment for the local tourist guide or the fishing enthusiast. Visit us and take a look at our inventory. We are sure you can find what you need.
Marine Parts & Accessories
We have a variety of Marine Parts and Accessories for boats. Whether you are looking for part replacements or customizing your boat, we can certainly extend a helping hand. Come visit us and look at our inventory.
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Please use this information if you are interested in buying or selling a Boat.
Opposite Maya Island Air, Airstrip Area, San Pedro
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|Title: Crohn's disease in West Indians.
|Title Abreviation: Am J Gastroenterol
|Date of Pub: 1988 Jul
|Author: Fellows IW; Mayberry JF; Holmes GK;
|Issue/Part/Supplement: 7
|Volume Issue: 83
|Pagination: 752-5
|MESH Headings: Adolescence; Adult; Crohn Disease (*EH/EP/GE); England; Female; Human; Male; Retrospective Studies; West Indies (EH); Whites; -AA-;
|Journal Title Code: 3HE
|Publication Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE
|Date of Entry: 880725N
|Entry Month: 8809
|Country: UNITED STATES
|Index Priority: 1
|Language: Eng
|Unique Identifier: 88250219
|Unique Identifier: 88250219
|Abstract: An epidemiological survey in the City of Derby from 1976 to 1985 indicated that there was no significant difference in the incidence of Crohn's disease in West Indians (4.5-5.6/10(5)/yr) and the caucasian population (7.0/10(5)/yr). These results indicate that West Indians are not genetically protected against the development of Crohn's disease.
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"A True Beacon Of What Real Recovery Looks Like"It's Amazing to watch Lori's faith over her 19 years of continues sobriety one day at a time. Since having been diagnosis with Her2 Positive Left Breast Cancer on April 6, 2018, that has also spread into her lymph nodes under her left armpit. Lori has with dignity and grace, through her long term recovery of 19 years (09/14/99), been able to walk through the most horrific circumstances. Two Lumpectomies (cause they missed the margins on the first one). Two rounds of chemo therapy so far out of six she will be doing. Lori said after her second chemo treatment "Four more to go" , always positive and a smile with a treatment that has the worst side affects I've ever seen. She helps me to see the true understanding of mad, sad or glad we don't pick up no matter what. Lori is doing the chemo treatments every 21 days, her next one is September 20, 2018. She has done this one day at a time without picking up a huge example of her trust in God and living a daily program of recovery, as she says "His Will Be Done." When she finishes chemo around December 2018, she will then start 5 days a week for 6 weeks of radiation treatments. Lori is a great mother of four, a great friend to people, and a inspiration of hope to many.Congratulations and happy anniversary Lori. We love you and thank you for all you have done over almost two decades of helping others and being a true beacon of what real recovery looks like.With All Our Love,John and Christopher Hollis
Their RIR Media company is dedicated to addiction recovery through music, news, interviews, events, and festivals taking place within the clean and sober community. Through Rockers In Recovery Radio and Productions Inc. they offer different platforms to carry the message of hope in an exciting new way. RIR Events, RIR Concerts, RIR Festivals, RIR magazine (in print and online), RIR Addiction Talk Radio, RIR TV, and RIR Live Concert and Event Streaming, makes it easy to monthly to have hundreds of thousands of engagements nationally with just a click of a mouse
Nobody should be made to feel alone when there are other people who are also struggling with a similar life path. The rooms that bring recovery into action are more sacred and golden than anyone could ever imagine, because those are the rooms that help people to shed a new perspective onto their current lives.
Rockers In Recovery can be also found all over social media where it covers recovery issues, music, humor, upcoming recovery events, musicians, and people in recovery having a place to look for help or just to share their recovery viewpoints. Today, there are over 250,000 followers and millions engaging Rockers In Recovery social media monthly. There are all types of comments and posts from various people from all over the United States, South America, and Canada. It is growing more and more each day.
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They invite recovering musicians, bands, songwriters, music production people, moms and dads, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, and friends of people regaining their health and lives through freedom from addiction. By organizing and speaking out together, they support and give hope to individuals who are still struggling with addiction and to those who have found the power of long-term recovery.
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Did you read Hebrews 11? Did you see how different all those faith heroes were from one another? But they all had something in common ... they believed God. And God was able to do extraordinary things through them.
Today I want to introduce you to someone you may have heard about in the news. Her name is Bethany Hamilton. She's a 14-year-old competitive surfer, whose arm was bitten off by a shark. This young lady proclaimed her faith in Jesus from the beginning of her ordeal. Exercising incredible faith for one so young, she has never stopped trusting God. And, holding onto Him, she is reaching many others with a message of life and hope. Visit her website and learn more of the wonderful ways God is redeeming a tragic event and get acquainted with a real faith hero of the 21st century.
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Excellent Methods That Will Help You To Quit Smoking
It is no secret that smoking is detrimental to your health, but choose to do it anyway. It is easier to say you want to quit than to actually do it. This article is meant for good.
You need to make your smoking cessation as much as possible.Do not attempt quitting the cold turkey. There's a 95% chance doing this will be unsuccessful for you. Nicotine is so addictive that a method like therapy, so nicotine replacement therapy methods may help you wean yourself. This will increase your likelihood of quitting less difficult.
Take a brief walk before you give yourself permission to smoke, do the dishes or put away the laundry before permitting yourself to smoke.Even if you do take that cigarette, delaying may still reduce the total number of cigarettes you have in a day.
Let your family and friends in on the secret that you plan to stop smoking.When you share this information with those closest to you, they can do things to help you stay motivated and keep temptation away. This could potentially be the nudge in the right direction you need in order to keep on track with quitting smoking.
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Put the list in a visual location so that you will see it daily. This might just help give you strength during moments of weakness.
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Yesterday evening, Wedding Pros gathered at the Citrus Club for WeddingWire Happy Hour Orlando!
At the event, Wedding Pros from the Orlando area had the opportunity to network with other local Pros across all service categories and meet members of the WeddingWire team. Other networking events have been held in Dallas, San Francisco, Miami, Phoenix, Boston, Minneapolis, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, St. Louis, Providence, and more to come this year!
We're excited to share highlights from the event including the Education Guide and photos from the evening (as seen below).
Thank you to all the wonderful Pros who joined us! We would like to extend a special thank you to the great partners who helped make the event possible:
- The chic event space and delicious food provided by the Citrus Club
- Great photographs of the event shot by Art Faulkner Photography
- Fun music and sound services provided by Elegant Entertainment DJ and Video Services
- Wonderful floral arrangements provided by Country Club Flower Shop
Finally, congrats to Kevin Knox of A Beautiful Ceremony, the winner of our drawing who will receive a WeddingWire prize pack!


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Marty StittUnited States
Over the years we have taken numerous private tours. Our tour of St. Petersburg was without a doubt the best tour we have ever experienced. Tatiana and her driver Nickolai were fantastic!! Having previously worked at the Hermitage, Tatiana has an immense knowledge of the history, art, and culture in Russia and St. Petersburg. Thank you Tatiana for providing us with two days of wonderful memories we will always treasure!! Marty Stitt Houston, Texas
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Marty: Thank you so much. It is wonderful to host such well read visitors.
H Ronald MccollumUnited States
Our 2-day tour was better than expected. Tatiana was punctual, gracious, efficient and an extraordinarily good guide. The tour she conducted at The Hermitage was excellent: she was not only an expert on the art work but was also able to avoid the crowds enhancing our ability to spend some time with the pieces she described. Because of her organized approach to the tour we were able to see many more of the wonderful sites in St. Petersburg than we could have on our own. The food was good, too.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you !
Harvey FeldmanUnited States
Tatiana is an excellent guide. My wife and I were especially interested in seeing the Hermitage in more depth than we were able to do some years ago during a large group tour. Tatiana is an art historian who provided us with insightful commentary on the works of art we viewed during a much more extended tour of the museum than we previously had. She also tailored our tour to include places that we had not previously visited. We highly recommend Tatiana.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you. You are both very special travelers.
Lourdes Savitzky-RuhSwitzerland
Nisha K.Switzerland
We were a family of 5 traveling to SP and had the pleasure of experiencing the beauty of SP with Tatiana.She was simply an amazing guide.A true "local" who really knows and loves her city.Our daughter had studied the siege of Leningrad, so Tatiana made sure to give her explanations with this in mind. Truly an engaging experience.We were privileged to have her arrange a visit to the Hermitage before it opens to the public, so that we could experience the beauty & austerity of the palace without crowds.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Nisha, thank you. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family.
Olianna W.United States
This tour is amazing! Tatiana is wonderful and it was a blessing to have her as our guide! The Hermitage is so vast and she provided us with such a unique and intimate tour. Tatiana took us back in time as we walked up the staircases and gazed upon the grand rooms of the Winter Palace. We then learned about and admired countless works of art by the masters. Tatiana's knowledge of art and history is endless! We learned so much from her and can't thank her enough for such a memorable experience. :)
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much!
John FunkUnited States
great and enjoyable tour!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you.
Albert FenechAustralia
Deborah RamseyUnited States
We are so glad that we chose Tours by Locals to show us St Petersburg. Our guide made the most of our time here by gaining early entry into museums. Her knowledge of art history was shared and made the experience more meaningful.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you
Michele RyanNORTHVILLE, MI, United States
Everything was perfect, and I would have to say it was the vacation of a lifetime. Tatiana's love of Russia and her vast personal experience enabled us to appreciate and see all the highlights of St. Petersburg. Thank you so very much for having arranged the magnificent trip we took!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much!
Bob FentonUnited States
Harry A.United States
An extraordinay tour with an exceptionally outstanding guide. If you are going to St. Petersburg, this tour with Tatiana as your guide, should be your only choice. In all of our tours with ToursByLocals, she has been the most engaging, knowledgeable, prepared and accommodating guide. It just doesn't get any better. The tour schedule covers a lot of ground historically and the Hermitage is a must. Tatiana can provide ALL the details. You are missing out if you pass on this tour.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much. I was inspired by you! Hope to see you again in our amazing city!
Sherry CampbellUnited States
I was a little nervous about going into St. Petersburg and having the proper paper work but Tatiana provided that to me by email prior to our arrival which made entrance into Russia so easy! We spent 2 full days with her and her driver. I could not even begin to express how pleased we were! She grew up there so her knowledge base of the history of Russia was superb! She is also immersed in the arts and her love for that shows throughout her tours. Two delightful days which we will not likely forget!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you! Best from St.Petersburg!
Hanny TannyUnited States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you!
Michael TownsLakewood Ranch, FL, United States
Tatiana was amazing! Her knowledge and experiences were vast and she expressed them in a wonderful and fun way. We had a remarkable day with her.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you!
Barb GannonAustralia
A wonderful tour by Tatiana. everything we wanted was include as well as some stories of Russian life over last few decades. We felt very fortunate to have Tatiana show us St Petersburg. best regards Murray Gannon, Adelaide, Australia
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you and my best wishes
Paul K.LYTHAM ST. ANNES, LANCASHIRE, United Kingdom
Thank you so much for a great tour. Smooth, efficient arrangements by e-mail beforehand. Comfortable air conditioned 8-seater for journey with fascinating info about everything we saw. Tatiana is personable, has a love and deep knowledge of art history, and shares it generously with a good command of English. We opted for the Diamond Room at her recommendation which was spot on. Lead by a curator of the rooms - also fascinating and knowledgable. Ended with viewing of sumptuous apartments in palace.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you!
Matthew O'DonnellUnited States
My wife Cathy and I spent three days with Tatiana touring St. Petersburg. We enjoyed our tours very much - to the point, efficient, yet very detailed descriptions from somebody who knows her art history very well. We rate her as a 5/5.
Alan FenstermacherUnited States
Daniel SungCanada
Douglas SmoragUnited States
Tatiana was fantastic and so was St. Petersburg! It was s lot in two days but somehow we got it all in. You just cannot do it in a large group...and a bus cannot get as close as our wonderful driver did! Perfect tour.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you. You are great travelers.
Daniel LiSingapore
She was very knowledgeable with the places we visited. We had a baby and she was able to customize the tour to make sure we covers the most ground yet be comfortable without feeling rushed
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Daniel!
Henning FreybeCanada
Tatiana was a wonderful guide as she took us through the more important areas of the Hermitage (and yet we could have spent 2 more days there). She was very knowledgeable, and we were very happy to have used her guide services.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for the comment. It is very important.
Henning FreybeCanada
Tatjana was a charming and knowledgeable tour guide. Our group of 6 adults and 4 children (10 to 17) was extremely satisfied with her knowledge and skills as she led us back through history - and explained the background to the sites. She made my wife and I feel REALLY special when she arranged for local singers to sing a special song at our lunch stop - in light of the fact that we were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. wedding anniversary
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Henning: Thank you. It was very special for me to be with you and your loving family . Wishing you love and piece...
Daren RubenfeldUnited States
Tatiana was wonderful! She was knowledgeable, friendly, flexible about our schedule, helpful in a new country where we were unfamiliar with local custom, etc. Highly Recommended!!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Daren!
Hilary GibsonUnited Kingdom
We could not recommend our guide, Tatiana, more highly. We were lucky to have her and she made our visit to St Petersburg a great pleasure and unforgettable. Charming and generous with her knowledge.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you! It is a pleasure to meet so intelligent and knowlagable people!
Diane S.United States
Visiting The Hermitage with an art historian with Tatiana's vast knowledge was a treat. Yes, she knows the art but her narrative about the vast palaces that house the unending collections was fascinating. This isn't just a big museum. It is a collection of palaces built over a 100+ year span and Tatiana placed all of it in historical and cultural context that made it come to life. We had a fabulous day with Tatiana and her husband Nicky who served as driver. Tatiana comes highly recommended.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Diane : Thank you to both of you. It was a very interesting day for me. I learned a lot from you and Jan Wishing you great trip to the North but hope to see you back to St.Petersburg. Best regards to Heroes of the Hermitage
Vicki LeeUnited Kingdom
We've just spent four days with Tatiana after asking her to designed an itinerary suitable for first time visitors to St Petersburg - which included two young teenagers (no easy task!). Tatiana more than exceeded our expectations, her knowledge is vast and her love of the city infectious. Tatiana is also able to arranged tours which are not available to the general public and also, when I emailed to say we all enjoyed lunches out, booked a fabulous lunch in the country
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Vicki: Thank you so much. I hope to see you and your wonderful children soon. You are a great family. Wishing you peace and love...
Emmanuel CoeSpain
The Perfect Tour Tatiana welcomed us like old friends and after her delightful touring, dropped us off at the hotel door. It was like waving goodbye to family. With absolutely no connection to Russia and very little previous knowledge of the city, this was our intent - to understand the city at a local level and gain a more intimate perspective. Thank you Tania for sharing the day with us!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much. It was a very special day with you, your wonderful Dad and Prodigal son. Hope to see you in the summer, With warm wishes, Tanya
Milan S.Switzerland
I highly recommend booking a tour with Tanja! She was absolutely wonderful. She is very knowledgeable about Saint Petersburg and its history, about its museums, palaces ... During this three days tour she took us to see all the really important places. She is kind and friendly so the whole time we felt like a friend taking us for walk around her city. It was a really great.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have your children and fronds! Next time come as a complete family! Best regards...
Melissa WeavindSouth Africa
Tatiana was an absolute professional as well having a wonderfull engaging personality. Extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of St Petersburg. We could not have wished for anything more, we were all very impressed, very happy and extremely satisfied with our tours. Tatiana was a joy to be with, how lucky we were to have chosen her to show us the beautifull city of St Petersburg. All our expectations were met and more. Thank you Tatiana.
Donald McLeanCanada
The tour was everything promised and succeeded in getting the most out of our two days in St. Petersburg. It was very helpful to travel with someone knowledgeable about the art and architecture we were looking at, rather then simply running off a series of memorized dates, and Tatiana's tour added considerably to our enjoyment and understanding of the city. If you want a tour with depth, this is the right one.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Donald: Thank you so much. It is always a pleasure to meet meet deep people! Hope to see you again to continue... Best regard, Tatiana
Gregory MersolUnited States
Tatiana is wonderful. She is very much involved in the arts in St. Petersburg, so she not only knows what you are seeing, but often has interesting inside stories to boot. She also knows her way around so that in particularly crowded places we were able to save time in many instances (although some are just unavoidable). Tatiana is also a very proud Russian and we appreciated her personal insights and stories, which put much of what we saw into context. You won't find a more knowledgeable guid.
Rob LandgrenUnited States
We had a fabulous 2 days in Saint Petersburg with Tonya. She was very able to share her insights knowledge and love of her country with us. She was able to share her art history understanding with us at the Hermitage museum and at the other Palaces that we went to. The 2 days there were packed full of history culture palaces and Russian daily life. We all enjoyed our time there very much and Tonya was a big part of that. We could not of had a better guide. Thank you very much.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Rob: Thank you so much. With warm wishes, Tatiana
Kavian ShahiUnited States
Tatiana was a fantastic guide. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding Russian history and is well connected to museum curators. She was very organized and arranged an exceptional experience. We were very pleased and would highly recommend her.
Kathryn DowneyAustralia
Tatiana was an exceptional guide with a thorough knowledge of the history, culture and art of the wonderful attractions of St Petersburg. Her two day tour covered most of the major places of interest which she introduced to us and presented to us in an interesting and informative manner. I would thoroughly recommend her tour to any educated visitor to St Petersburg looking for the best experience of St Petersburg.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Kathryn: Thank you so much for warm words and recommendation.
Hyman RybackUnited States
Scott BowieUnited States
Tatiana was amazing. She really knows her history and set up an absolutely fantastic tour. She was waiting just outside the immigration hall both days when we arrived. She had set up a wonderful van and driver just for the 4 of us. She was able to answer every question we presented her. We wasted absolutely no time in lines with the cruise ship tours. Tatiana also made arrangements for lunch both days. If you are going to have lunch one day have her make arrangements for Entree. It was delicious.
Tobi SchelinUnited States
We highly recommend Tatiana. She guided us through St. Petersburg for 2 days. She has unparalleled expertise in the history of St. Petersburg, and specifically the museums, palaces and churches. Tatiana personally knows the Hermitage inside and out as she was a special events guide there. She enabled us to learn, see and do so very much in such a short time, including giving us a great introduction to the local ambiance and culture.
Leo BlokarCroatia
Tatiana is terrific!! Bright, personable, witty, knowledgeable, sensitive and delightful! Tatiana's knowledge of the architecture, works of art and her love of St. Petersburg shone through and inspired us to double the time of our tour and extend into further days. Your time spent with Tatiana will enrich your knowledge not only of the culture and art of this incredible city, but also of your experience of life as a whole!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Sarah and Leo: Thank you so much for your kind words. It was real pleasure to share my knowledge with such intelligent and nice people, I was really impressed with your desire to learn about Russian culture and art and enjoyed spending time with you. Hope to see you here again. Sincerely, Tatiana
Craig ChenowethUnited States
Tatiana is one of the best tour guides I have had the pleasure to meet. She is passionate about St. Petersburg. Her understanding and detail of the history of the city and Russia is truly remarkable. I have covered with her all of the major museums, churches, palaces, theaters and landmarks. She has exposed to me the true Russian culture and love of life here. I can highly recommend her! My experience here in St. Petersburg has been the most valuable experience of my life because of Tatiana.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Mr.Chenoweth: Thank you for the comment and recommendation. It was a real pleasure to meet you and to host you in St.Petersburg. Thank you for your passion to the Russian culture!
Alison RydeUnited Kingdom
Tatiana is an outstanding tour guide. Not only knowledgeable and enthusiastic about art and all things Russian, she gives of her own personal experience and engaged directly with us so that we learnt a huge amount above and beyond what was advertised (tour of the Hermitage). Absolutely worthwhile getting early entry and a guide. The museum is VAST and labrynthine so impossible to navigate intelligently without guidance. Tatiana tailored the tour to our interests. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, NO RESERVATIONS!
Sriram PadmanabhanUnited Arab Emirates
Tatiana is very knowledgeable and exceptionally passionate about Saint Petersburg, her home city. She met us by Alexander's column at Hermitage; on time and with pre-arranged tickets for entry at 9:35 am. We had a near 'private showing' of the Hermitage as we were amongst the first to enter the museum. Tatiana went through the details of several paintings and exhibits and it was fascinating to hear her explain. Highly recommended.
Connie CenacUnited States
Tatiana was amazing! She is an expert in art and architecture, and it was evident in all that she said and did. If we ever return to St. Petersburg, we will only go if we can have her for a tour guide. I cannot believe she was able to show us so much of the art and beauty of the city. She made it come alive!!! Thanks, Tatiana!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Connie: Thank you so much, do come back. Hope to see you soon. Best, Tatiana
Marylou ShockleyUnited States
Tatiana has such a deep understanding of St. Petersburg's cultural heritage. Through her wonderful insights, I have gotten a much richer appreciation for the artists, authors, and architects who contributed to the elegance and beauty of St. Petersburg. I have also gained a richer appreciation for both Russia and its people...something that could not be achieved on a city coach tour. Thank you , Tatiana.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Marylou: Thank you so much. Best regards, Tatiana
Chloris LathamAustralia
Nothing can prepare you for the overwhelming beauty of the restoration at Peterhof and the other Tsars' palaces. Tatiana made it a wonderful day.
Chloris LathamAustralia
Tatiana was the best guide - her knowledge of the artistic treasures of St Petersburg was encyclopaedic but she always checked to see how much we wanted to know and the speed at which we wanted to go through various galleries, allowing us to concentrate on periods we most admired. A joy of a day.
Samir RahmeBrazil
If you want to know Hermitage Museum and Saint Petersburg do not hesitate: Contact Tatiana. I, my wife and my daughter had a great experience with her in Hermitage Museum. We were very sad to stay only one day in Saint Petersburg. Tatiana is a high quality guide, with an easy communication and has a deep understanding of the culture of The Russia Empire. We really thanks for this unique opportunity.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Mr.Rahme: It was my pleasure to spend a day with you and your family. Since I day is of course not enough to see St.Petersburg I look forward to meet you here again to see the other wonderful sights you missed. Thank you for the nice comment.
Chris SaffellUnited Kingdom
Tatiana is so knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the Hermitage buildings and in particular about the great works of art it contains but more importantly she conveys that knowledge with great clarity and enthusiasm during her tour. If you really want to understand the Hermitage, then you can do no better than Tatiana as your guide. She will adapt the tour to your needs and pace and the early entry offered on her tour is a great bonus as well.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Mr.Safell: Thank you so much for the warm words and high evaluation of my tour. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in St.Petersburg.
Hans D.United States
1st class all the way. Most knowlagable and personable guide you will ever meet especially if you like art and history. Would definitely use again if we go back. Hope to see her in the USA and would love to welcome her in our home. Hans and Tina Deitrich
Jean SavageVancouver, WA, United States
Tatiana expertly arranged a short tour to Peterhof according to our interest in seeing "artistically significant" aspects of some of the buildings. She told us a lot about the history of Peterhof in a short time. We found her to be truly an expert in her field. We also appreciated easy meeting instructions as we were having a little trouble getting around Saint Petersburg. We highly recommend her as a guide and wish we had had time to do another tour with her.
Chris YamUnited States
Her knowledge of St. Petersburg, art history, and specifically the museums made each day a truly enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend Tatiana to other visitors to St. Petersburg. Regards, Carolyn and Chris
Deborah PearsonAustralia
My three days with Tatiana has been an extraordinary three days. I expected my guide to be very very knowledgeable and Tatiana was but more than that she found ways to observe what I responded to. In this way she continued to create what was of most interest to me. She was curious, we had some wonderful conversations about things that matter. It really was such a rich time. Tatiana was generous and thoughtful and somehow I think our paths will cross again in some kind of creative endeavour. Thankyou
Howard RosenUnited States
In a word, "Perfect". In more detail... Tatiana was knowledgeable, accommodating, helpful, had great recommendations for fine dining, etc., etc. We could not have chosen a better guide to help us see and understand St. Petersburg.
James WhitmanUnited States
Tatiana was a bit more expensive than other guides, but well worth the money. She has in depth knowledge of the Hermitage and its many amazing pieces of art. It was such an enjoyable day just walking around the musuem with her and talking about art, history, and culture. It was the highlight of the trip!
Miriam HarringtonUnited States
Tatiana is an excellent guide, one of the very best. Her extensive knowledge of history, art, and architecture is remarkable, as is her store of fascinating details about historical figures. She was able to arrange an amazing backstage tour of the Mariinsky Theatre, and her own quite expert tour of the Hermitage (she seems to know every inch) included a special tour of the Gold Storage. Her charming personality and her willingness to tailor her tour to our interests made our 2 days with her very special.
Charlotte RobinsonUnited States
Tatiana is a great tour guide.
John WestaferBethlehem, PA, United States
Arista! The very best! Tatiana is a wonderful person and we feel blessed that she was available to show us the beautiful city, culture and history of St Petersburg. She represents the best of Russia, aristocratic and passionate about an amazing country and culture. If you are rich and famous, or just very lucky, Tatiana is the perfect person to make your visit exceptional! спасибо! Вы самые лучшие! spasibo! Vy samyye luchshiye! "Thank you! You are the very best, Tatiana!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Mr.Westafer: I was very much impressed with your comment as well as your deep knowledge of Russian history and art. It was a real pleasure to host you and your wife here in St.Petersburg. Thank you again for your warm words. Best regards, Tatiana
Karen MestonUnited States
Our guide Tatiana was very knowledgable, pleasant and accommodating. She was a wealth of Russian history and art history. Our two day tour was tailored to our interests and Tatiana made art and history come alive for us. She arranged early entrance to the Hermitage and scheduled our tour stops to avoid crowds whenever possible. We were very pleased with our driver, the van with AC and the restaurants chosen for our lunches.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Mrs.Meston: Thank you for your warm words. It was real pleasure to host you in St.Petersburg and I hope you enjoyed your visit and have best memories of the trip. Best regards, Tatiana
Mary MulierUnited States
We feel especially fortunate to have found Tatiana. She shares her wealth of knowledge about Russian history, art, architecture, music and literature in a way that is compelling and inspiring. She is a marvelous ambassador for your country, passionate, articulate and delightful!
Hazel VosperUnited Kingdom
Tatiana really made my day - very knowledgeable about both art and history. Spent a fabulous extended morning seeing so much more at the Hermitage complex than if I'd just pottered around on my own.
Brian FloydAustralia
Tatiana's knowledge of St Petersburg is really astounding. She is passionate about her city and in particular the Hermitage. She was really comfortable to be with was a terrific guide. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone visiting St Petersburg and wanting to know more of the city and its history.
David KanaleyAustralia
Tatiana was very interested and knowledgeable about the art pieces, the development of the artists and art history in the Hermitage Museum. She was also very informative about the Museum buildings and their historic significance which are of as much interest as the works they display. She also tailored the tour to my specific interests. Her English is very good. We experienced no communication problems. Highly recommended to anyone who truly wishes to understand the works in the Hermitage Museum


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Hello everyone!
I'm Chloe. :) Welcome to Autism in Pink!
I'm so happy to be here and to finally get this off the ground. This is my first time blogging, so I hope I've set this up right.
I decided to kick this blog off on Mother's Day to honor my mom, who has always been my best advocate. Love you Mama! <3
Anyway, I decided to use this blog to share my experiences as a girl living on the Autism spectrum, in the hope that I could help other people on the spectrum to feel better about themselves and deal with the challenges of having Autism while also recognizing their strengths. I also hoped that this would help other people understand Autism, a little better.
I'm planning on updating this blog once a month. I have a lot of homework in college, so it'll have to be once a month for now. So please subscribe by email to keep up with the posts. :)
Be sure to check out the Introduction, Suggested Reading and Rules pages! And have fun!
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I recently came across an old draft post from 2007 that I never published. It looks finished enough to simply push it out as-is. While it was obviously written before the explosion of CSS frameworks and tools like Blueprint and Compass, those don't really have much impact on the core of what I was saying. I hope you find it useful…
This morning I read a post by Jon Udell that ignited a series of latent thoughts I've had, mostly centered around CSS, aspects, and screencasting.
In his post, Matthew Levine's holy grail, Jon praises the theory of CSS but bemoans the drudgery that so many of us not-a-designer-but-geek-enough-to-try types face at some point or other:
To be honest, although I'm hugely fond of CSS styling, I've always struggled with CSS layouts, and I know I'm not the only one in that boat. When you read the explanation in Matthew's article, you can see why. CSS layout is like one of those games where you slide 15 tiles around in a 16-square matrix. In principle it is a declarative language, but in practice the techniques are highly procedural: Step 1, Step 2, etc.
Jon goes on to request a pattern library for CSS layouts, and while I think it's a great idea I don't think it's enough. In my many years of web programming experience few things been more intriguing and challenging as deconstructing a complex web design from someone else and distilling it to the essentials. In the end, we muddle through, leaving unnecessary HTML and CSS constructs littered throughout our new site. Data needs evolve for the site, invoking the corresponding evolutionary change in the HTML and CSS constructs. The ebb and flow of change ultimately builds up enough sediment in our design that, like your old water heater, you simply throw it out and start afresh.
Why is it so complicated? Isn't it just colors and a bit of structure? To get good at evolutionary web design takes several things. I believe that first it takes time to understand how web designers approach the process of building a particular template. On top of that it takes a clear understanding of the unbreakable link between HTML structure and CSS — a coupling so tight and so loose at the same time.
For starters, the design process is sufficiently opaque to obscure the reasoning for certain elements. (Is this HTML construct here only to achieve a certain feature? Is that CSS construct there for the same reason, or does it play multiple roles?) Learning more of the tacit knowledge of the evolutionary web design is helpful.
One piece of the puzzle is to understand the design process more in depth. Jon's been the major proponent of screencasts for a long time. He's said in his article Screencasting of tacit knowledge:
One of the things that I've known tacitly, but never articulated, is that screencasting can be an excellent way to transmit tacit knowledge.
But one of the challenges is transmitting the kind of tacit knowledge involved in CSS design work is that it takes place over a long period of time — way to long to merit a screencast. I recently stumbled across another form of transmitting that kind of tacit knowledge, though. It seems like the time-lapse cousin to the screencast. Dylan Bennett created what he calls a designline:
To create this designline, I took a screenshot basically every time I saved my HTML file. I'm one of those people who impulsively hits Ctrl-S after every tiny little change, so you end up seeing every little change made to the file as it goes. I started out with a blank text file and I go all the way to a completed site design. Check it out.
While CSS has a declarative format, as Jon mentions above, to me it also has the feel of an aspect-oriented language in that a single declaration may cut across a multitude of unrelated elements. One single element may have multiple CSS classes associated with it.


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Dear, readers, we have only two weeks until Amy Poehler and Tina Fey re-unite on film screens for the first time since 2008, with Sisters, the much-awaited comedy in which the Saturday Night Live alums play, well, sisters. And we are not the only ones who have thought about how to celebrate the latest intersection in Poehler and Fey's careers. The Golden Globes co-hosts have also considered how they might commemorate the new movie.
"I might stroll into 68th Street," Fey tells The New York Times, referring to the theater near her Upper West Side home, "and sit in the back once or twice. You should definitely go there, definitely buy tickets, because I might be there."
Poehler, meanwhile, jokes that she has a much-less discreet approach when it comes to seeing her own movies.
"I like to wear a very inconspicuous, like, beer hat," Poehler says.
"And you always bring a hoverboard," adds Fey.
"And I've got like, a jean jacket with a fan picture of me on the back. And headshots of myself, just in case."
The New York Times piece is definitely worth a full read, especially for the deadpan jokes the two seem to effortlessly lob back and forth during their conversation. A sampling:
"It's not a biopic," Ms. Fey said. "But if I say it is, can I have an Oscar? Did you notice that I had a fake nose the whole movie? It was smaller than my real nose—very uncomfortable to wear. A nose corset."
[Poehler] turned to Ms. Fey. "I've been more sleep-deprived with you than anyone else," she said. Ms. Fey nodded. "Other than your babies. And they're not funny at all."
Ms. Fey said, "One choice that I feel like I made to not be immersed in the culture of Hollywood is to not live here."
"And I," Ms. Poehler said, "sleep on top of the H on the Hollywood sign. And I will not move! You will have to tear me out."
In the film, Poehler's and Fey's characters throw one last party at their childhood home before their parents sell the house. Poehler plays the more type-A sister, a nurse, who gets to really loosen up over the course of the weekend. The actress has teased, "[My character] kind of loses her mind as the party goes on. . . . I got to break through ceilings and watch trees smash through houses and drunkenly mouth off to a cop. It's fantasy camp for a 40-something-year-old woman."
Sisters opens in theaters on December 18.


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Create A Photo Holiday Album Everyone Will Remember
Holiday season is mostly the time in which families are bonding together and be merry. With decorations in place and everyone donning their best outfits, this time of the year is worth remembering at all times. So what are the better ways of capturing holiday photos than creating the perfect photo album for it. You can create the best album with the tips that are listed below.
Of course, a camera is going to be the first thing you need to create a photo album. Digital cameras are available in wide varieties of styles and also, they come with varying features but for beginners, going with the basic models will be fine. There are many smart phones these days that are equipped with good quality cameras whether you believe it or not. One good feature to take a look at is its zoom function which can help in taking the perfect holiday photo cards. Truth is, the optical and digital are the two major types of camera zooms around. In the former, it is the most preferred method and functions by magnifying the image as well as maintaining the shot's quality. With regards to digital zoom however, this works by cropping and enlarging the image to focus on the area desired which may sometimes lead to a loss of quality.
When you are deciding which digital camera to buy, you better pay attention on its megapixels. Most of the time, people will go for the ones that have a higher megapixel but this is not always the case when taking great images for your photo album. As a matter of fact, megapixels that are between 8 to 13 is capable of delivering quality photos without consuming too much space on your memory.
It is important to get up close and personal if you wish to have detail oriented photos. Rather than just standing face to face with the subject, it will be wise to take a few feet between you and your subject then, use the zoom to hone in on the details of the subject that you are photographing using the macro feature of the camera.
By making use of the zoom function effectively, you can fill the photos with what you want to focus and cut the clutters on the background that'll draw attention away. As you do this, you can turn your photo holiday cards the most memorable there is.
Candid holiday cards shots will complete your photo album with. These types of shots are the ones that the subject didn't know are being photographed. This looks simple yes but it is able to create a lot of impact on your photo cards which will complete your holiday photo album.
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Call centers tend to be very controlled environments that seem to exist to meet key performance indicators. There are several best practices these facilities should follow to maintain and improve upon their KPI performance while also delivering good (or even great) customer experiences. Here are a few.
But to make this conversation a little more fun, I've integrated a music quiz into the mix. I hope you can use these important call center tips. And, if you want to give the quiz a shot too, I invite you to try to identify the singer or bands of each song title before you reach the answers at the end of this posting.
"Let's Get It Started"
One important thing to remember about improvement is that you first have to figure out where you are now and where you want to go. So start out by assessing your current performance in the areas most important to your organization.
"A Change Would Do You Good"
After you do that, then figure out what you can do to improve the KPIs you've identified. And while you're at it, clarify what you plan to do so you can measure and recognize improvement when it happens.
"Wasting Time"
Call monitoring and analysis is a common call center process in quality assurance efforts. The idea is for call centers to monitor and analyze calls so they can coach and tweak processes to become more efficient and deliver better customer service. But if all the monitoring is doing is taking up time and not delivering on its promise, call centers are wasting their time and money. So they need to analyze the process and related goals before they continue monitoring and analyzing calls.
"I Hear Them All"
Some call centers choose to capture and analyze just a sampling of calls. Others record all of them, and may or may not use personnel or automated systems to do analysis on those calls. But some sources suggest that listening even to calls that are unusual – such as those that are remarkably long or short – can be extremely instructive. And they can assist call center managers in illustrating to agents what to do and what not to do.
"I Won't Let You Down"
Speaking of agents and call center managers, it's important to take care to hire staff with the skills and characteristics to do the job and do it right. Provide them with the training and ongoing coaching they need to stay on track and adjust as needed to new campaigns and changing requirements. And be sure to inform them about quality assurance practices (like recording calls), why the organization does them, and what the overarching goals are that you all are trying to meet.
"Keep on the Sunny Side"
While there's always room for improvement, and QA programs can allow for that, remember to be positive in your guidance toward improvement. And don't forget to recognize a job well done.
OK, here are the answers:
• The Black Eyed Peas
• Sheryl Crow
• Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
• Old Crow Medicine Show
• OK Go
• The Carter Family


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Saint Ambrose Catholic Church
Cheverly, MD
Saint Ambrose School
This Week's Bulletin
About Us
Priests and Staff / Nuestro Sacerdote y Personal
Our Sister Parish / Nuestra Parroquia Hermana en El Salvador
Parish Registration / Regístrate a la Parroquia
Contact Information
Contact Us / Contáctanos
Archdiocese of Washington / Arquidiócesis de Washington
Our History
Saints in the Windows (North)
Saints in the Windows (South)
Founding Stories
Sacraments & Liturgy
Mass Times / Horario De Misas
Adoration / Adoracion
Sacraments / Sacramentos
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers, Lectors, & Eucharistic Ministers
Children's Liturgy
Saturday 4:30 pm Choir
Sunday 10:00 am Choir
Religious Ed for Children
Women's Bibly Study
That Man is You
Social Justice Ministries
Family to Familia
Saint Vincent de Paul
Global Solidarity Team
Ladies of Charity
Men's Club
Coffee Hour Ministry
English As a Second Language
Have Kids?
La Renovación Carismática
Grupo de Jóvenes
Los Cursillos de Cristiandad
La Legión de María
La Divina Misericordia
Ministros de la Eucaristía
Coro de Adultos
Coro de Niños
Hospitalidad ó Ujieres
Ayuda Social
Family to Familia
San Vicente de Paul
Cultura Latina
Comité Guadalupano
Fe y Cultura
Thanks to all who participated in the Ministry Fair
Priests and Staff / Nuestro Sacerdote y Personal
by Fr. Kevin C. Kennedy
Dear Fellow Parishioners:
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ministry Fair last weekend. I especially appreciated how so many of you produced such creative displays and the many goodies to eat and drink that were offered. For me, there are a few important reasons for the Ministry Fair. It's a way for groups and ministries to provide information about who they are and to attract new members. Additionally there is a symbolic value to the Ministry Fair.
The visual witness of so many ministries represented in Fannon Hall painted a picture of who we are as a faith community. The witness of so many dedicated parishioners makes us all more aware of how vibrant parishes are built by active parishioners. People of all ages and backgrounds are finding ways to give of their time and talents to the well-being of Saint Ambrose Parish. Many of you are doing the work of ministry every day without notice or public recognition. The Ministry Fair is a way to raise the level of awareness among people who are not involved in a ministry about how dedicated people are uplifting our parish every day.
The Ministry Fair is just one more way we are a community in which everyone is striving to experience the living God.
Your brother,
Fr. Kevin C. Kennedy


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Posted: 25/November/2011 at 15:10
HI there.
This is my first post.
I am an iPhone developer, I am going to develop an iPhone App. Due to the nature of the App, I will be required to store user's username and passwords of an account they have on a separate system. My app will be using their username and password to login into this separate system to like check their account balance, and my iPhone app will report their account balance on their phone.
Obviously i will be encrypting the username and passwords for the users and storing this data very securely. I will also make this fact very clear to the end user and make them accept these terms otherwise they can't use the App.
My question is, should I be protecting myself somehow legally in case one of these users accuses me of using their username and password for some malicious purpose.
I am currently acting as a simple Business Owner, should i register a Company Name and have the App operate under a company?
Any advice appreciated.
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I do not know, however most organisations who retain personal information give full disclosure and ensure that their seceurity measures are as watertight as possible.
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If your device supports it, you can use Facebook Lite.
Otherwise, the Fast - Social App would be quite useful, or even Metal (Fb & Twitter).
Okay guys, thanks for all that... I'll look and see what I can do.
How did this work out for you? Did you actually get something that works? I been using the browser for most web apps instead of downloaded app.
+1 on using browser version of FB to save energy use; also has beneficial side effect of making you want to spend less time in FB
I didn't realize that FB was such a battery hog.
slehan It's crazy... You can tell how much it drains by installing a battery monitoring app. You won't believe your eyes!!!
It's not just the FB app, the Messenger one does it too.
kchallenger +1
Yep... Heavy apps cause heavy usage. Capable alternatives are better!
nougatmagnet Thank you... I will consider this and try to fix some things.
kchallenger You're welcome, so let me know how it goes friend
nougatmagnet well I fixed a few things and some things were better than others. But thanks though.
kchallenger You're most welcome
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Best three-piece set of nonstick pans
4.3 stars, 1,672 reviews
"First of all, I cook constantly and really appreciate … having the different sizes for preparation. The smaller is great for omelettes and scrambled eggs. The other two are most helpful in food cooking without [using] any heavy nonstick products. The large pan is great for frittata recipes that I love to make because you can flip it without it falling apart [or] being stuck to the pan. Recommend it highly for anyone making dinner in a timely way, without the worry of sticking and burning. Great product!!"
Best five-piece cast-iron cookware set
4.7 stars, 1,176 reviews
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Best seven-piece stainless-steel cookware set
4.3 stars, 11,256 reviews
"This set is a great deal. They have a good weight to them, heat fast, and cook evenly. Whenever anyone sees them, they're surprised at the quality of them — especially considering the price. Never having personally owned anything other than nonstick pans, this was a real upgrade for me. I felt like I was cooking in the commercial kitchen again. I love to cook, was a cook in college [and] during the recession, and cook at my friends and family's houses a lot when I visit. Honestly, I know people who have heavier cookware that costs more than twice this much that doesn't handle as well as this set … All that being said, if you already have owned stainless cookware, it may not be such an upgrade. Still, a great option for the person who loves to cook but isn't up to spending hundreds of dollars on cookware yet."
Best ten-piece stainless-steel cookware set
4.3 stars, 371 reviews
"We're very happy with this new set of cookware. It cooks reliably and cleans great. The saucepans in particular are great: There are tick marks inside to show how much liquid you've poured in, and the lids have slots to make it easy to pour liquid out while keeping the lid on (and contents in)."
Best ten-piece stainless-steel cookware set with steamer insert
4.6 stars, 1,091 reviews
"The best part of this set (in my opinion) is the vegetable steamer! It's such an AMAZING little attachment. It fits into any of the pots and is to be used in conjunction with all of them. I can boil pasta, put the veggies in the steamer, overtop the pasta with a lid, and steam veggies while cooking pasta — I LOVE it! … All in all, we LOVE this set and are so glad we didn't spend the money for the more expensive 'name-brand' sets we looked at. These are a great value and if taken care of will last a LONG time! Enjoy!"
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4.1 stars, 2,297 reviews
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4.4 stars, 1,315 reviews
"I absolutely LOVE this cookware set!!! The color is so beautiful and looks so pretty in the kitchen. This set includes pretty much everything you need to cook with. I've made some nice soups with the stewpot, cooked lots of eggs and omelettes with the frying pan, and some nice stir-frys in the larger pan with the lid. Heating up sauce in the saucepan has been so easy and heats up so fast. I love the nonstick pans as [they make] cleanup time so much faster with a rinse in the sink and a quick wash. Unfortunately, my spatula broke this summer, but it did come in handy on the outside griddle for breakfast! I recommend this cooking set, as it's been a year and I am still happily using mine!"
Best 12-piece dishwasher-safe, nonstick cookware set
4.3 stars, 1,242 reviews
"My wife and I love to cook and are fairly rough on cookware. Our last set of pots and pans looked like they had barely made it out of the Battle of the Bulge. So we started looking for something that would be tough, look good, have nonstick surfaces, and last a long time … So far, with about a year on this cookware set, it is holding up excellently. No problems with the Teflon coatings and no problems with wear or tear. This set can also be used in the dishwasher, and so far, the finish on these items is still excellent. They are easy to use and easy to clean, and the set still looks brand-new. What more can we ask for? This cookware set easily beats other sets costing 10 or 20 times as much money. Highly recommend and five stars!"
Best 12-piece stainless-steel cookware set with glass lids
4.2 stars, 2,055 reviews
"I love this set. [The pots and pans] are solid and durable. While this set is inexpensive, it is not a cheap, thin set. They are very well-made and cook evenly on a gas-range stove. You can also bake in any of the pots and pans because they are metal all the way through. The only issue I have with the set is, the handles are metal and can get very hot … I keep pot holders and oven mitts on hand at all times. I would absolutely buy this set again and recommend it to others who want a good, solid set that doesn't cost an arm and a leg."
Best 12-piece stainless-steel cookware set with stainless-steel lids
4.5 stars, 3,512 reviews
"I love these pans. Fantastic buy for the money! My favorite part is the MultiClad not only on the bottom of the pans, but on the sides. The pans heat so evenly, and that makes a difference in the food. It is a superior-quality stainless-steel pan set. Pans all weighted really good, the lids fit perfect[ly] … Food cooks wonderfully both on stove top and in the oven. They clean very easily — if food sticks a bit, or more than a sponge removes in a wipe, soak a bit in plain water then wash, super easy. I immediately ordered a set for my daughter and her family for Christmas."
Best 15-piece nonstick cookware set
4.4 stars, 1,976 reviews
"This cookware set is really amazing, each piece heats evenly and they are so convenient to use and clean. They have even created fewer dishes in the sink because I am now able to cook more in one pot or pan when I used to have to use multiples at one time. I did not realize how much easier cooking could be with the right cookware. They are also very cute, bright colors and cool shapes to them. Beware of the ones without rubber handles; always use a pot holder as the heat conducts to the ceramic handholds."
Best 17-piece nonstick cookware set
4.4 stars, 4,158 reviews
"I purchased this set after buying several sets of cheaper cookware over a few years. I've had this set for over a year, and I still love it! So worth the money! First off all, they feel heavy-duty without being too heavy! The coating is great, and even stands up to the few times my husband or son have used them, which says enough right there! My eggs cook like a dream! No sticking, even without adding oil! I love that I can stick them in the oven, makes it so much easier when I want to sprinkle a topping on a skillet dish and still cook it. These are so easy to clean! Just a sponge and hot, soapy water. No need for soaking!"
Best 18-piece nonstick cookware set
4.1 stars, 1,895 reviews
"I loveeeee these pans! … The nonstick is no joke. I'm not the best chef out there, I haven't burned anything on these pans yet, but seriously, nothing sticks on these pans. Everything slides off so easily — it makes for a simple happiness in life. I loathe washing pans because food gets stuck to them, and it takes muscle and willpower to scrub them off. With these, I just wait for the pans to cool, soak them in warm water (if tidbits of food [or] grease are really stuck), and just wash no problem, no ridiculous amount of effort exerted. With proper care, I can see these lasting a long while. So happy to have them! And they make learning how to cook more enjoyable."
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Poutine is a beloved snack in Quebec and particularly popular throughout Montreal. The true beauty of the dish lies in cheese curds that don't melt completely and remain squeaky when you bite into them. Legend has it that the dish's name originated in 1957 when restaurateur Ferdinand LaChance received a request from a customer for French fries, gravy and cheese in a bag. He responded, 'ca va faire un maudite poutine!' Roughly translated; 'that's going to make a damn mess!' A mess it may have been but also a culinary and cultural hit. Today, poutine is a fixture of the Quebec dining scene and a must-try!
I'm a believer that fries are merely a vehicle for sauce…and I don't mean the sugary, vile, tomato-like substance that comes in a Heinz 57 jar. Fried potatoes should be crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. They should be covered with a flavorful sauce and eaten with a fork. Like in Europe, the Quebecois understand this concept. Poutine is a real treat and frankly, what dreams are made of.
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Like the different layers of poutine, Montreal is complex, charming, and leaves me wanting plus en plus. An enormous joie de vivre pervades Montreal. It's a place that embraces its rich history and looks forward to its bright future. It's the largest city in Quebec province and the most French region in all of North America. It's modern in every regard. As a UNESCO City of Design it's got skyscrapers in unexpected shapes and colors, a beautifully preserved historic district, a large area of artist's lofts, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Cold and snowy for nearly eight months every year, it's a place where the weather is frigid but the people are warm and hospitable.
It's a big city (nearly four million metro residents) but maintains a friendly and welcoming culture. Nearly everyone speaks French and English and effortlessly switches between the two languages for your convenience. Montreal feels like the lovable child of Paris and Denver. It's chic and outdoorsy, big and intimate, serious and sweet, French and American.
Everything about Montreal is enchanting. From the calorific poutine sold around the city, the picturesque cobbled streets of old town, the boutique and café-lined sidewalks of Plateau Mont Royal, the silence and unearthly beauty in the Basilique Notre-Dame, the complicated mazes of the 21 mile underground city, the twang of the Quebecois accent, and the hum of daily life for Montreal residents; this city is has a captivating personality all its own.
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Note: Denverites- If you can't make it to Montreal and have a hankering to try Quebec's beloved snack, Euclid Hall serves three versions of Poutine.
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It's springtime here at SUNY PURCHASE!! and everything is finally in bloom. The quad is covered in blankets and butts, and the tree are full of leaves and birds and shit. It's pretty nice. As a freshman here, I'm really just holding on for the last few weeks. I've got no big obligations besides the occasional essay or w/e and I'm enjoying all of my wonderful free time. However, for seniors, I would assume this is a a time of CRUSHING SIGNIFIGANCE. Senior projects are being presented and showcased LEFT and RIGHT, and the Purchase upperclassman are definitely feeling the CRUNCH of their academic obligations. Recently, Nick and I attended one such Senior recital; that of Neil Fridd's. It was a pretty ornate and luxuruixurious event, and a lot of the Purchase creepers turned out to support Neil, Jesse, and Dan. Neil is technically a sculpture major, but since Purchase is for artsy-fartsy weirdos, his senior recital was basically a Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt Show. TPDR, if you don't know, is a wonky group of guys, truly. Composed mostly on tiny keyboards and with 8-bit drum machines, the music is played live over an iPod, but it's always a big dance party so noone complains. Neil's lyrics are pretty confessional at times, and he has an amusing self-deprecating sense of humor that comes through in a lot of his songs. I've seen TPDR a number of times so I was used to seeing the goofy costumes, semi-abrasive screaming, and hysteric dancing, but some of the parents that showed up for Neil's performance were taking all of this in for the first time. Neil went to extra length's for this show however, and had been working in the Library of the Stood for the week prior to his show preparing to the utmost. Upon entering the redorated library I felt like it was my first week at Purchase back in September; the whole place was totally unrecognizable and awesome, and he even put stuff on the ceiling. Before the show officially started, the "Guitarmy," a collection of guitar players Neil culled throughout the day, played some classic acoustic sing-a-long songs, but not the kind theat make you wretch. The bioluminescent Adam McHeffey, led the assembled showgoers in a moving rendition of that one Third Eyed Blind song, and "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer was played and that was gnarly. Among the guitar army as well was the charming and well-groomed Greg Baldwin, as well as the fishy and funny Alicia Santiago.
Well, when the show started we all filed into the makeshift venue and enjoyed a couple of TPDR's greatest hitss. Then Neil called in the Guitarmy and all assembled there, we played the four chords Neil told us at the appropriate time and it was a smashing success. And then everyone got light up lazerswords. And then we walked by 15 television sets to the outside. And then we danced around with pizza and sparklers. And then we set off fireworks. And then Neil stood on top of a van and thanked us all very much. And then I said "Hey, great job, man." and Neil said "Thank you very much."
[MP3] - Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt - Fast Forward Regrets
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