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AFT Resolutions
Public schools are the cornerstone of a thriving democracy
Every generation of adults views the next generation of children with a mixture of emotions: hope and despair, awe and apprehension, pride and puzzlement. How will they survive and thrive? How can we pass along our values? How can we help them and guide them? These emotions and questions seem especially acute as we look at the students in our schools today. Will our media-saturated society expose them to violence and incivility, leaving them jaded and cynical? With social media and new technologies at their fingertips, will they fritter away their days and nights playing games and texting? Today's students also seem especially vulnerable to economic uncertainty and increased competition from workers in other countries. Yet, there's cause for hope. New technologies can help young people acquire deep knowledge of science, art and other cultures that would have been nearly impossible for previous generations. New forms of communication may open up a new era of collaboration.
We don't know what awaits the next generation, but we have an obligation to do more than just pass the baton. Our students need us to prepare them for life, college and career in a world that is more challenging today than it was even a decade ago. This means we need to structure our schools differently; foster collaboration among school personnel, parents, community members and elected officials; and provide meaningful and valid measures of student success that go beyond pencil-and-paper tests—in short, we need to rethink our schools to make sure that every student, regardless of ZIP code, has the full opportunity to learn.
Working together, we can transform schools into places where teachers have the tools they need to prepare every child to overcome the challenges of today's world, and to thrive. We can ensure that the next generation acquires the skills, passion and knowledge needed to lead our country, raise loving families, build healthy communities, and create the sweeping innovations that will bring breakthroughs and opportunity to our country and the world.
The following lays out the prerequisites for a successful educational experience for all students and reflects the great, shared responsibility we all have for the next generation.
What all students need
All students need well-prepared teachers.
Teachers want to provide students with the best education possible. Teachers need training and support to help them become great. Let's ensure that every student has access to teachers who:
- Have high expectations for their students;
- Know their subject matter;
- Know how to teach their subject matter and engage students;
- Are provided with high-quality, job-embedded professional development aligned with appropriate standards and curriculum;
- Care deeply about their students and form positive relationships with them;
- Have received training in conflict resolution and other techniques to support student and group behaviors;
- Can differentiate instruction to address the needs of their students and have appropriate class sizes to enable this;
- Understand how to assess their students and use that data to provide appropriate instruction;
- Structure and create positive and challenging learning experiences;
- Are lifelong learners themselves;
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure that all students' needs are met;
- Are supported by high-quality administrators and school systems; and
- Are full participants in development and evaluation plans that inform teaching and learning.
All students need a safe and supportive learning environment in schools.
Even the best teachers cannot help their students succeed in a classroom that lacks up-to-date teaching tools, or in a school where students and teachers are distracted by conflict and fear. If we expect them to excel, we must provide teachers and students with orderly, safe and supportive learning environments that enable them to work together and focus on the important tasks of teaching and learning. Teachers will succeed and children will thrive, learn and grow in the classroom if we ensure that our classrooms and schools:
- Safeguard their well-being each and every day;
- Have consistently applied approaches to schoolwide discipline;
- Provide the wide array of wraparound services needed, particularly in low-income communities, ranging from mental and physical health services to family supports;
- Do not tolerate bullying or harassment of others, and have nurturing adults to assist students in need or those with unique problems;
- Provide a full array of student support services from guidance counselors to psychologists to social workers;
- Focus on building students' social and emotional capacity;
- Provide a classroom environment that is respectful of language and cultural differences;
- Foster a culture and climate of inclusion and individual responsibility;
- Have access to up-to-date technology of all kinds, and learn to use it appropriately;
- Have access to a variety of rich educational resources such as libraries, science labs, musical instruments, art rooms, etc.;
- Recognize some children need more time to learn than others and offer extended learning time for those who need it; and
- Deal with unique issues of diverse students.
All students need a rich, well-rounded curriculum.
Students cannot become the thinkers, inventors and leaders of tomorrow if we only teach them how to fill in bubbles on multiple-choice tests. Our curriculum must match our hopes for the next generation, and should equip all children with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to lead successful, meaningful lives. Imagine schools where students are invigorated by the thirst for knowledge, are exposed to a wealth of subjects and can explore unique interests, and are excited to come to school each day to learn. Let's ensure that every student has access to a rich curriculum that:
- Is relevant, appropriate and engaging, and is aligned with the common core standards and yet-to-be-developed assessments;
- Includes the arts, physical education, technology and foreign languages;
- Focuses not only on content but also includes higher-order thinking skills and opportunities for problem solving;
- Is interdisciplinary and across subject areas;
- Builds students' knowledge and experiential base for further independent learning;
- Is based on high standards that students understand in all subject areas;
- Includes feedback on where students are doing well and where they need help;
- Is taught in groups and classes that are small enough to accommodate individual learning needs; and
- Includes appropriate materials, supplies, books, technology and enrichment opportunities to help learning come alive.
All students need healthy bodies and healthy minds.
Too many students come to school hungry and often leave without the promise of a nutritious meal at home—and thus lack the basic nutrition they need to be alert and productive in and out of school. Others come to school with unaddressed health problems that also get in the way of learning. Teachers understand that proper nutrition and access to healthcare are fundamental building blocks for helping students be productive. We can create schools that meet the basic health and nutrition needs of students so they can reach their potential. Let's set every student up for success by providing:
- Access to regular medical care, including dental services and vision and hearing screenings;
- Nutritious meals daily, even during the summer;
- Opportunities for physical activity, including structured time to "play";
- Access to mental health services provided by counselors, social workers and therapists;
- Wraparound support services, e.g., English language classes and health services within the school for students and families lacking access to them now; and
- Instruction about health education, good hygiene and daily healthcare.
All students need strong partners at home to support their academic and social growth.
Children do their best when the adults in their lives work as a team to support their academic and personal growth—but it's very difficult for overstretched parents and teachers to connect on a regular basis. Teachers want to help students overcome their personal challenges so they can focus on schoolwork but often don't know enough about what goes on at home. Parents want to help their children succeed in school and life, but sometimes don't understand the purpose of the coursework or the day-to-day challenges their children face in schools. Let's give students the best chance possible by helping parents and teachers work as a team through:
- Regular communication between home and school on students' academic and social development;
- Schools that are accessible and welcoming to parents, families and/or guardians in traditional and nontraditional family structures;
- Multiple opportunities and ways for parents to be regularly and meaningfully involved in their children's education;
- Parents helping to reinforce at home what is learned in school; and
- Clear and accessible information for students and parents on what coursework they need to master to be ready for college and careers.
And of course, all students need curricular, instructional and educational resources tailored to their developmental and educational stages as well as their particular learning needs and strengths.
Preschool children also need
- Programs that implement school-readiness standards and curricula that specifically address early language and literacy, numeracy, scientific exploration, social-emotional competence, motor readiness and physical abilities;
- Structured opportunities to develop phonological awareness, print knowledge and oral language skills;
- Exposure to many and varied books representing a wide array of children's literature;
- Opportunities to develop critical thinking in many different areas;
- Instruction and practice in recognizing numbers, counting objects, describing and naming shapes, using basic measurement tools, collecting information, etc.;
- Exposure to structured and free play opportunities to develop social-emotional competence;
- Exposure to experiences that develop self-confidence, self-help and self-control;
- Access to indoor and outdoor play areas with safe and age-appropriate equipment;
- Participation in activities that encourage movement with balance and coordination; and
- Small group size and no more than 10 children per adult to interact comfortably with their peers and get more individualized attention from their teachers.
Elementary students also need
- Individualized attention, small-group instruction and small class sizes;
- Readiness skills to become active learners;
- A rich array of opportunities in writing, speaking, listening and reading to develop advanced language skills;
- Interdisciplinary learning activities in major subject areas;
- Focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education early on when exposure to these areas makes a difference;
- Opportunities to learn and understand the importance of becoming active participants in a democratic society by attending a democratically run school;
- Integrated learning that includes values, civics, multicultural appreciation, arts and culture;
- State-of-the-art instructional technology so they are prepared early on for today's rapidly changing world; and
- Regular opportunities for physical activity including recess and physical education.
Middle school students also need
- Programs, curriculum and supports that help them transition from elementary school to middle school and then on to high school;
- Highly motivating classroom instruction that engages and involves them directly;
- Sufficiently small classes and small-group instruction to individualize and personalize the school experience, as well as time for advisories;
- Research-based early detection systems in place for monitoring students who may become at risk of dropping out of school;
- Individualized attention and support to assist students who have been identified as being at risk for dropping out of school, such as individualized learning plans that address students' academic, social and emotional needs;
- Access to adults who support, care for and understand the unique needs of adolescents;
- Continued help in developing literacy skills and competency to make sure they all are ready for high school;
- Promotion policies that support mastery of a rigorous academic curriculum; and
- Continued access to arts, physical education and extracurricular programs such as sports to keep students engaged and excited about school.
High school students also need
- Rigorous, engaging and relevant preparatory curriculum necessary for graduation and linked to common academic content standards that prepare them for success in college, work and life;
- Multiple high-quality choices in types of schools—from theme-based small schools to large, comprehensive to career and technical education;
- Sufficiently small class sizes so that all students can benefit from individualized attention to their learning needs;
- Multiple pathways to graduation;
- College-level learning opportunities such as dual enrollment, Early College High School, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses to become aware of what lies ahead after high school;
- To become aware of multiple postsecondary pathways (for example, advisory periods, College Now, GEAR UP, Upward Bound);
- A challenging STEM curriculum and coursework;
- Participation in service-learning programs that provide meaningful community service with instruction and reflection, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities;
- Project-based learning and research activities;
- Time for peer group and mentoring opportunities;
- Individualized attention around college planning, including financial planning;
- State-of-the-art career and technical education programs that are rigorous and connect to the world of work and community service;
- Extra time to graduate if necessary (up to age 21); and
- Credit recovery and dropout recovery programs for students who are overage and undercredited, or for students who already have dropped out.
Our national responsibility is to educate every child to his or her fullest potential. The great legacy and strength of our public schools is to accept, teach and care for every child who enters them. Our student population continues to grow in its diversity and complexity—and so must our public education system. Students with disabilities and English language learners have very specific learning needs that our education system must also address at every stage of their development.
Students with disabilities also need
There are more than 6.5 million students with disabilities in our public schools today. Many of these students are being served in general education settings that have limited access to appropriately trained school staff, inaccessible school buildings and inflexible curricula. These students need:
- Consistent access and support from related service providers such as occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, physical therapists and art/music therapists;
- Trained paraprofessionals and related service provider assistants who are able to provide ancillary support;
- An appropriate curriculum based on standards that can be modified to provide multiple means of engagement, expression, and presentation of content and materials;
- Assessments that are designed to measure growth based on individualized education program (IEP) goals;
- Access to multiple modes of communication and technology;
- Designated space that demonstrates and honors the need for privacy and dignity;
- Buildings designed to support inclusive practices;
- Therapeutic equipment that is properly serviced, updated, maintained and stored; and
- Programs specifically designed to ensure that students with disabilities can be productive and contributing citizens.
English language learners (ELLs) also need
ELLs make up 10 percent of public school enrollment and are one of our lowest-achieving groups of students. As they become an even more significant percentage of the nation's school population, ELLs will need the following to succeed:
- Teachers and staff who are knowledgeable about working with linguistically and culturally diverse students and who honor the native languages and cultures of these students as they learn English;
- Access to structured, research-based second language acquisition programs;
- Instruction based on core content standards that are aligned to English language proficiency standards;
- Instruction across all core content subjects that focuses on encouraging cooperative learning strategies between ELLs and fluent English speakers;
- Frequent opportunities inside the classroom to practice academic English—the type of language that is essential for school success;
- Participation in school assessment systems that assess both language acquisition and content;
- Access to specialized school staff (reading coaches, bilingual education coordinators, ESL specialists, etc.) who can reach out to and provide guidance and assistance to mainstream teachers who have ELLs in their classrooms; and
- Access to newcomer schools/programs, particularly for students who arrive in the middle and high school years.
America is still facing tough economic times. Nevertheless, providing children with the elements of an excellent education is not a priority solely to be supported in prosperous times. Great public schools are central both to helping our children achieve their full potential and to strengthening our country. Moreover, we cannot simply talk about how important individual teachers are; we must make our children's education a shared responsibility. To accomplish this, we must invest in teacher development and evaluation systems that actually inform and improve teaching and learning.
We must invest in curriculum and programs that are aligned with the common core standards and the yet-to-be-developed assessments. We also must provide wraparound services, where needed, to help ensure that all students can perform on a level playing field that allows them to compete with parity and to overcome the negative impact of poverty. We need a system of 360-degree accountability—real demonstrable responsibility, reciprocity and collaboration—for all those with an interest in the enterprise of education. These must provide the cornerstone of how we adults—parents, teachers, unions, school administrators, community members, elected officials—work on behalf of the students we serve.


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Le Bel Canto
For those who want to have a great evening, we recommend Le Bel Canto.
Or how to combine a meal of quality and an Opera atmosphere (four young lyric singers and a pianist for you).
As we tested it, we – like most of the guest – strongly recommend it!
For more info and/or booking: www.lebelcanto.com
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Mr Chow - Beverly Hills
- Address:
344 N. Camden Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210Neighborhood:
Beverly Hills
- Cuisine:
ChinesePrice: $50 and over
Mr Chow - Beverly Hills
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.mrchow.com/
- Phone: 3102789911
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 6:00pm - 11:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: 2 Private Rooms available 20-30 guests or full restaurant buy-out.
Call the restaurant for details.
- Entertainment: Pasta Chef demonstrates traditional Chinese hand-made noodle making nightly.
- Special Events: Call the restaurant for details.
A word from Mr Chow - Beverly Hills
Opened in 1974 by world famous restaurateur Michael Chow. MR CHOW started in London in 1968 and continues to enjoy generations of devoted clients from art, fashion, music, and entertainment. Art, celebrity and superb cuisine all blend together in this stylish restaurant in the heart of Beverly Hills, it has always been an institution for Hollywood's biggest stars and its loyal clients.Continued
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences recently awarded MR CHOW the 5 Star Diamond Award for excellence, service, and cuisine. Our Executive Chefs are one of most respected chefs in Chinese cuisine. MR CHOW is a combination of old authentic Beijing and Original Recipes. Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles and Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate and skillful chefs. Also on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.
"Mr. Chow defies all odds and remains an impossibly chic spot that still draws the rich, famous and well-heeled decades after." - Los Angeles Times
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences recently awarded MR CHOW the 5 Star Diamond Award for excellence, service, and cuisine. Our Executive Chefs are one of most respected chefs in Chinese cuisine. MR CHOW is a combination of old authentic Beijing and Original Recipes. Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles and Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate and skillful chefs. Also on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.
"Mr. Chow defies all odds and remains an impossibly chic spot that still draws the rich, famous and well-heeled decades after." - Los Angeles Times
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerChinese
- Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables
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Mr Chow - Beverly Hills reviews from OpenTable diners
107 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.4
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (62)hot spot (49)fit for foodies (43)good for groups (25)romantic (20)neighborhood gem (19)notable wine list (15)great for lunch (11)late-night find (10)vibrant bar scene (7)kid-friendly (6)great for outdoor dining (1)great for brunch (1)scenic view (1)Show More
- TablesOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014Tables are too close to other people. It was tacky that they have to pull out the tables that are located with the booths just to have people sit down. It would have been better if it wasn't so crammed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticNicjdDined on 9/18/2014Food,service and location was excellent! It's a small restaurant so if you like a bit of space between you and the next table this isn't for you but a wonderful dining and culinary experience.Special Features:
- One of our BH favorites!Indianabas1VIPDined on 9/14/2014When I visit LA this is always a must! I have been several times over the past 15 years and it NEVER disappoints! We always let the chef choose our meal and have not regretted it once. It is truly a a gem and a fixture in Beverly Hill where a lot of restaurants come and go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mr. ChowcinderellaDined on 9/10/2014Fabulous as always. Anise does a wonderful job selecting dishes for the table!Special Features:
- a night in BHintlfoodieDined on 9/2/2014Always great fun and interesting very delicious food! Service was great - a little slow on the wine refill. Everything was terrific!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- La vs NY TribecaOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/30/2014LA is an "effected" staff. The only thing here that is great is the perhaps the people. I found this to be very expensive with little value. Tribeca has ambiaence, makes you feel personally at home, food is very good and I think the portions are substantially better.Special Features:
- sandeeVIPDined on 8/30/2014Perfect evening service is always outstanding. We are always made to feel very specialSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceDanimomof3Dined on 8/29/2014My husband and I were there Friday night for dinner and it was one of the best dinning experiences I have ever had. We were welcomed by Chris who sat us, and from there Patrick took over and selected our menu for us for the night. Food was outstanding and Everyone was kind, friendly and efficient. Pricing was a little high but all in all it was worth it. We will definitely be back and would recommend it to all of our friends.Special Features:
- Not just for celebritiesHighExpectationsDined on 8/27/2014Although we were celebrating a birthday, Mr. Chow is perfect for just lovely evening. We took the prefix dinner and it was totally worth it. Let your server assist you in making choices.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LA Hot SpotOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/23/2014Overall good experience. Make sure you order the lettuce wraps. Fiery beef is a must.Special Features:
- OutstandingPattycakeVIPDined on 8/23/2014Mr Chow is always amazing, the food and service are great. The green prawns are my favorite.Special Features:
- Fantastic Service, Good FoodFeedme4lifeDined on 8/19/2014I would go back to Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills just for the service. The bartender was terrific, as was my waitress. The house specials I did not love and was a little disappointed for the price. Also, the decor could use a fresh coat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food!AyeshakpDined on 8/19/2014Great food and service! The staff was extremely helpful with excellent suggestionsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OverpricedjohnnyhDined on 8/16/2014We went to Mr Chow for my wife 50th birthday. It was my son, my wife and I. The service was pretty good. The food was okay, and they forgot one of our entrees, but that didn't stop them from charging me $250 for dining with them. I would not recommend this restaurant. For that kind of money I expect a much better dining experience.
- Birthday GirlOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/16/2014My birthday dinner at Mr. Chows was one of the very best dining experiences that I have ever had, and that says a lot, considering that my husband and I are huge foodies. The food and service far surpassed our expectations. The entire staff made me feel so special and all had great senses' of humor. It is certainly one of the most special nights I have had and will remember for years to come. I'm already making plans to go back with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vibrant and funFineDinerDined on 8/15/2014Delicious food, impeccable service and always good for celeb spotting! Had a great time, I go there every time I am in LA..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome Evening!1diningdivaDined on 8/15/2014My boyfriend took me to Mr. Chow's for my birthday. The food was delicious and the service impeccable! A great place for a special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FoodieDined on 8/12/2014Been 10 years since I've eaten here. Was on e a great restaurant. The food was average waited too long to see a menu. I would never come back
- 👍🔝 restaurant in beverly hillsMilanotolosangelesDined on 8/8/2014Great restaurant and fantastic atmosphere. We 'll suggest it to our italian friends. Wishes from italySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingAllen12Dined on 8/8/2014The food was amazing. I was confused on the dinning process at first but or waiter broke it down. I would suggest the Fierry Beef. That was an amazing entree over steamed rice. The only patrons at the table enjoyed their options too. My fiancée loved the Pork Pot Stickers & my uncle loved the Spare Ribs. The bar tender working on 8-8-2014 was excellent. Great sense of humor and amazing drinks!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very chic! A definite must see onceMelissaLADined on 8/5/2014Wow, this place epitomizes the luxe life of Beverly Hills. Extremely over priced Chinese food, basically; you are paying for the ambiance and experience. Very impressive service, white tuxedo clad servers. Champagne on ice served tableside. So fancy. Great for poeple watching. Had 4 appetizers and 2 glasses of champage, and the bill was nearly $200. Ordered the Mr. Chow noodles (ok), chicken satay (eh), short rib (dry), and potstickers (so so). Would absolutely refer to experience one time only. The food is not worth the price to go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Yum!KimsueflVIPDined on 8/3/2014We took our teens to Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills and they loved it! The chef comes out and makes noodles right by your table-very cool. We had the Mr. chow noodles, crispy beef was to-die-for, steamed sea bass, chicken Joanna, dungeoness crab was ok, little dragon dumplings oh yeah. We ordered 4 appetizers and 4 main course for $62 pp and we ate ALL of it. This was our second time going, our first with the kids. Will definitely go back when/if we are in the area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overrated. Was expecting more.FC00Dined on 8/3/2014Overrated in general. Took almost 20 minutes to be seated even with reservations. I had to ask a few times to be seated. The food was good, but not considering the price. Would not recommend this restaurant over others.
- Great Dinner for LA Restaurant WeekKimMDined on 7/26/2014My husband and I tried out Mr. Chow's for the first time on July 26, 2014. We made 7:30 pm reservations and were seated immediately. Seating is somewhat close to the other diners but it did not bother us. We choose from the selections offered on the special menu for LA Restaurant Week. The food was fabulous! We had the Drunken Fish and Glazed Prawns and they were amazing. We ordered cocktails from the bar. Our waiter was very personable and attentive. We will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's been betterYummyDined on 7/21/2014The shrimp dishes were amazing and the but I have to say the the noodle dish was a bit of a disappointment. The noodles were cold and seamed as if the we're sitting for a while. We should have pointed it out but by this time we were ready to leave.Special Features:
- Not a good surprisedinerDined on 7/21/2014The food was pretty, but lacking flavor. We were seated by many children, so the noise was bad. Overall it was disappointing.
- Foodie50Dined on 7/19/2014Everyone at the restaurant was as pleasant and friendly as possible. We went on LA Dine week on Saturday at 7pm and had no problems being seated immediately. The shrimp was incredible but I would not get the drunken fish (?) again as the fish was too soft, everything else was great. Their seating is somewhat unusual in that there is about 1' between your party and the party next to you (side by side on bench seats). Because of the tight seating, if you want to move, the table has to be moved out. If you love to hear other people's conversations, this is the restaurant for you. It is only possible to get a side table if you are a party of five or more. I felt uncomfortable, but that's me.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- don't waste your timeWatermelonVIPDined on 7/18/2014Extremely overpriced Chinese food that isn't all that great. All 6 adults agreed that the food was nothing special. Most of the dishes were way below our expectations. Not one dish stood out. Simply put, when you eat there you are paying for the "name" and clearly not the food or ambiance. The service was very good but expect lots of up-selling and the "champaign cart" hustle is nothing but an insult. first/last visit
- Snobbery at its bestXnodeDined on 7/18/2014Had reservations for four but it was only two. I was there on time and had to wait for the captain to seat us. He came over and sized us up very quickly and escorted us over to a row of tables where the table had to be moved out for one to be seated...not fun. We ordered from the dineLA menu. The food was good but there is no intimacy as you could literally here every word of your neighbors conversation on each side. Not a good place to dine and talk. My second time out and I don't think there will be a third.
- Westside Chinese FoodAnluVIPDined on 7/17/2014The food is always very good here. It is certainly an 'in spot.' If it were to be judged on food alone there are certainly much better Chinese restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area at half the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good old Mr. ChowYumLADined on 7/15/2014The food was excellent, as always. But we were bummed to not be seated in the main dining room where all the action was.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Super overatedthevrzDined on 7/13/2014The Service was great, the food was barely fair, except for one dish, I have had better food at PF Chang's Don't waste a ton of money going to this place.Special Features:
- diningoutVIPDined on 7/9/2014there is nothing like mr. chow. the food is spectacular and nothing like it can be found anywhere else. the people who run the place from the hosts to the waiters to the busboys are all wonderful. everything is at the highest level at mr. chow. most remarkable because they've been doing it for so many decades.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mr ChowEWWWWWWDined on 7/6/2014the food was mediocre but it was Mr Chow..... You don't come here because the food is amazing folks. You can guarantee to see a celebrity, tonight it was the honorable Mr Larry Flint! We ordered the peeking duck w/several sides and mains. It was definitely over priced at almost $300 for me my dad & son.Special Features:
- Nothing specialFoodlover1VIPDined on 7/3/2014It was a good time but nothing to write home about.. Would I go again ? No!!
- You are paying for the noodle showJDPepperDined on 6/26/2014I wanted to find out what all the fuss was about. The service is impeccable and transports you back to another time where going out to dinner was an event. The noodle show (live demonstration of Chinese noodle making with a flair) was fun to watch and great for a couple who has little to say to each other. The menu is impossibly limited, the food is average at best. The Ma Mignon is delicious, everything was no better than the place around the corner. All this for almost $200 for 2 people. I would Prefer to lose the noodle show and prepare better food and serve it in reasonable portions.
- Yummy!TaraVIPDined on 6/25/2014Most of the staples are fantastic each and every time...the fringe items are ordinary. My water glass was empty for most of the meal, and the wait staff left empty serving dishes on our table for a long time. We had to ask for the table to be cleared.
- yumyum12Dined on 6/24/2014never disappoints. Great service, great food. Every single time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
- 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed (about 5 cups), plus small sprigs for garnish
Step 1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, stock, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring once, until cauliflower is very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in watercress.
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Working in batches, puree soup in a blender, filling no more than halfway each time. Return soup to saucepan; cover to keep warm. To serve, divide among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of watercress, and season with pepper.
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jamminworld 4 Apr, 2013
I made this soup for lunch today. The flavour was very nice, but the consistency was too thick. I only used about 1.3 lbs cauliflower, so I can't imagine how thick it would have turned out with the full amount. I will definitely make this soup again, but next time either cut down on the vegetable or add additional stock.Reply
HungryPanda1 11 Oct, 2012
This recipe is simple and delicious. I eyeballed the salt and it still could use a little more although I wont add it. I used low sodium broth too. Gotta watch that sodium. Otherwise, a beautiful soup. Creamy with no cream. Buttery with so little butter for the amount of soup it makes. Ok, my kitchen is covered in soup splatter but that's my own fault! Use a regular blender not a stick blender. It splatters.Reply
benjaminmorehead 26 Feb, 2010
This is a really good recipe. I added only about 1 t. salt because I read the previous comment before making it. I think the amount called for would be too much.Reply
BWK2 7 Mar, 2009
This soup is absolutely delicious, healthy, and uber easy to make. It also seems like it's creamy when in fact there is no cream. It's wonderful!Reply
windjam01 15 Jan, 2009
This soup was way too SALTY! This is partially my fault because I should know better than to add the full amount of salt at the get-go. I used a vegetable stock that had less sodium than the low-sodium chicken stock, so I thought I was safe. It was such a shame because the soup was a gorgeous color and would have been delicious otherwise. I will definitely try this again with way less salt.Reply


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The Hours Movie Review
- Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Genre: Drama, Romance
Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic elements, some disturbing images and brief language)
Release Date: December 27, 2002 (NY, LA; wide release: January 17, 2003)
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Allison Janney, Ed Harris, Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Eileen Atkins, Stephen Dillane, Charley Ramm, John C. Reilly, Miranda Richardson
Director: Stephen Daldry
Special Notes: Kidman went through a major transformation having not only her nose completely changed (a prosthetic nose), but her hair and eye color as well. Most people won't even recognize her.
Plot: This is a story based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Michael Cunningham, which focuses on the author Virginia Woolf and her struggle to write her famous novel, Mrs. Dalloway. As the story unfolds we see Woolf (Kidman) battling with her depression and frustration while trying to write her book and simultaneously we are introduced to two other women. Moore plays a housewife who seemingly can't deal with her role as a housewife or a mother in the year 1949. Streep plays a present day woman who is throwing a party for a friend (Harris) who's dying of AIDS.
Good: This is an interesting and thought-provoking movie brilliantly directed by Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot). The fact that the story spans the 20th century and links three women's lives by Woolf's novel makes it an unusually creative format to begin with. But, add the talented cast of Streep, Kidman, Moore and Harris and you have the ingredients for Oscar material. Streep is quite simply one of the most incredible actresses Hollywood has to offer. Her character goes through the biggest and most dramatic emotional journey of the story and her touching, even heartbreaking portrayal of a lesbian woman who obviously can't accept the fact that her best friend/one time lover is dying of AIDS, truly moved me. The relationship between she and her daughter (Danes) is the most grounded and "normal" of any of the characters, but it's her intimate moments with Harris (who does a phenomenal job with the small role he's been given) evoke the most emotional moments of the film. Bring tissues for her scenes--they are that good. Moore plays the more emotionally disturbing role. Her character is a woman who seemingly loves her husband and young son and tries to be a good housekeeper at a time when that role defined women. But as her story progresses, we see her character contemplate suicide as she grapples with depression after realizing she doesn't want to be a wife to her sweet and loving husband (Reilly) or a mother to her observing and attention-starved son. Kidman's role is one of the more pivotal and important ones because her character sets the stage for the entire story. Although I could never get past staring at her nose every time she was on screen and being overly intrigued and aware of the special makeup they used in trying to make it look real, still Kidman delivers an incredible performance of a woman deeply disturbed and tormented by her own demons of depression (probably brought on by hormonal or chemical imbalance) and unable to cope with her life. As the minutes tick by, what you end up with is a beautifully filmed movie with an interesting (but emotionally disturbing) story that has an incredible cast, a great musical score, and "Oscar contender" written all over it.
Bad: However, just because this is a movie critics will love, doesn't mean it's one that audiences will take to. This is NOT an upbeat movie with a happy ending. It's an introspective, sad and depressing look at three women's lives that were linked in an interesting and profound way by a novel, Mrs. Dalloway. Men probably won't enjoy this movie as much as women will but still there are several issues some women may object to. How many women are unhappy with who they are and with the lives they are living? How many women secretly feel they are bad mothers, wives or friends, and don't enjoy the role or path they've chosen or have been given in life? How many women don't get help when they feel ashamed for their problems and give up on living as a result of their feelings or thoughts? The real answers to these important questions (that I'm sure this film will raise) lie in a Godly message that you won't get from this movie. In fact, nowhere in the story is there a positive, helpful, or hopeful solution to the dilemmas these characters face. Just an introspective look at three women's lives who needed answers and tragically, didn't get them. Aside from language and religious profanity there are several adult issues that make this PG-13 movie definitely for adults only. There's dialogue about suicide, death and a lesbian relationship, as well as a couple of kissing scenes. Streep gives a long kiss on the lips to her "partner" (Janney) and Moore kisses a friend (Collette) who comes over to her house to visit. There are two suicides (one by drowning and one jumps out of a window) that aren't graphic, but they are sad and disturbing.
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Many echoed the findings of the Southern Poverty Law Center by writing that this era of history is little taught in their own schools and districts.
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Defense isn't just about having the most blocks are steals, and I was just saying he would be great, rumor is that we're gonna be in talks with Kaman and maybe Tony Allen
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From what i´ve been reading...
With our cap room (around 9M) Olshey is looking at Kaman, Dalembert, Splitter and Pachulia.
Trade for a center is an option... the best scenario i see here, is a sign and trade using Hickson, Maynor, eventually Freeland... Who would do this? Wizards(Nene), Houston (Asik) Philadephia (Hawes)
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Portland is interested in tony Allen. If we go after Allen could we trade mathews for Asik and still have about $4 million left over for like Matt Barnes or Fransico Garcia?
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We need Asik!! He is the BEST center available! This dude is an absolute BEAST!!!!!!!! Getting him would turn us give us a MONSTER roster!
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There are a multitude of potential scenarios that the Blazers could execute this off-season...
1. The first and also my favorite option consists mostly of free-agent pick-ups... at this moment the Blazers have approximately $13.9 million of cap space... so first I would try to pick up Utah's former big-man Al Jefferson from free-agency for $8-11 million which still leaves $2.9-5.9 million before the cap with the remaining money I would attempt to sign the the combo-forward Earl Clark... this would pretty much eliminate all cap space BUT we have Bird Rights on JJ Hickson, which means if we pay him and our total goes over the salary cap it doesn't matter, so the Blazers could re-sign him without a penalty.
2. This route is very different from the first... the Suns drafted Alex Len, an up-and-coming big man who has been compared to Tim Duncan... this means the suns are looking to shop their own big-man Marcin Gortat, who is a very solid over-all center and can do a lot alongside Lamarcus, but in order to get him the Blazers would have to give up a player... probably Wesley... but if you give up Matthews that opens a large whole in the 2-guard position, thats where free-agency comes in... names that I've tossed around are players like JR Smith, OJ Mayo and Monta Ellis who all have played in small markets before and didn't have much of a problem with it
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Mr. Big Shot Chauncey Billups is available.
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I have a feeling Asik will be going to Atlanta if Houston lands d12. Jsmith wants to play for Atlanta and I think he will ask for a sign and trade. Smith for Lin and Asik. If talks heat up in the nba about this happening I think Portland should move on before the market is closed. The longer d12 waits to sign. The worse the teams that want him become and the ones waiting for a sign and trade become. If a team is only going to do a sign and trade if he lands on that team then what happens if he doesn't? Robin Lopez I think will be better in our system and more structure then the pelicans. He won't be lost as much.
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Sign and trade hickson, but he gives inconsistency on defense. Did Scott's ever get a new defensive coordinator? Maybe he can fix Lopez.
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Looks like we're getting closer to acquiring the Fropez. This just in......
It's unclear if the Kings have completely ruled out the possibility of matching the offer, but they are currently working on a sign-and-trade with the Pelicans in which Evans would go to New Orleans while Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez would go to Sacramento and Pelicans center Robin Lopez would go to the Portland Trail Blazers. It's unclear what Portland would give up in the deal, but it is not done and Sacramento is still considering other trade scenarios.
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It looks very much like the Blazers are getting New Orleans' former-center Robin Lopez... to start of I don't like Robin Lopez at all... he plays terrible defense and has no low-post game which is what we need to compliment Lamarcus... BUT I think there is hope when reading through some of the articles about both the Asik or Gortat trade that would have the Blazers attaining one of these players for the rights to JJ Hickson and Sasha Pavlovic it was mentioned several times that both teams, the Rockets and the Suns, wanted a little bit more... this is where I see Robin Lopez fitting in as the third piece in exchange for one of these two, much better, centers.
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I didn't think it was possible–actually, I am not sure it is possible so I am trying hard to make it possible– but I think I have reached my handbag whoredom threshold. I am not sure I can pinpoint when my obsession with handbags (mostly vintage) started but it has reached the "raging out of control" point and I have to stop buying them–NOW.
Vintage handbags enthrall me. If I ever stumble upon a stall in an antique mall that has a few vintage bags, my heart speeds up a bit. It can be a challenge to find one that is still in pristine shape but that is what makes the hunt fun. After finding a few beautiful bags in this manner–I am talking high quality, all-leather inside and out–I became smitten with the vintage bag. Not only do I love the quality of these lovelies, I also love the lines and ladylike appearance of them. Finding the "perfect" one has become a passion of mine.
Enter Etsy and Ebay. My lovers. These two entities have served me well. I have found scores of gorgeous handbags through the pages and searches for vintage purses/vintage handbags/leather vintage bag/quilted leather vintage handbag/etc. As a result of my obsessive compulsive behaviours, I have discovered brands such as Koret, Lesco, Lucille de Paris, Garay, Roberta di Camerino, Meyers, Coblentz…and so many more. I search for deals and have bought the most amazing bags for as low as $5.00. There have been times in my life where I may have over 30 vintage handbags to use taking up scads of room in my closet. When it would get to that point, I would force myself to resell ones that I found I was never using. But slowly (or not so slowly) they would get replaced with more. It has become quite a cycle of beauties coming and going around here.
Enter minimizing. As many of you know, I have spent the last year minimizing my many possessions. Last November I did Project M-31 which got the momentum going. And while it has stalled from time to time, it hasn't stopped. Once I started minimizing, I started questioning the necessity of everything in my house–except handbags. That dirty little secret has stayed tucked away, safely in my closet. Even Master Bliss knows not to ask about the handbags. I can happily purge half my wardrobe and his but "don't touch the handbags!".
Enter Bea. Minimizer/economizer/zero waster extraordinaire. This savvy little French lady was the first to prick my conscience about my handbag hordes. She's French (this point has great impact on my inner French girl's psyche) and only has one handbag. ONE! Personally, I feel that is a little extreme (for me) and is never going to happen here, BUT she did get me thinking about the ridiculousness (evidently not a word but I like it) of having so many bags especially when I knew I was only using maybe 5-6 regularly. Sigh. I started (painfully) going through them to eliminate the excess. The listings on Ebay and Etsy started…and have continued.
Enter reality. Even though I have been gradually whittling away at this collection during the past year, I decided to check my handbag purchase history for 2011 on my Etsy and Ebay accounts (I also remembered a few that I have purchased elsewhere). And please know, despite my obvious flaws, some (maybe 5) were purchased for the purpose of reselling in my Etsy store. Nonetheless, here is how it shakes out:
At least 19 handbags purchased to the tune of about $830 (including guesstimates on tax/shipping) or an average of $44 per bag (as I typed that sentence I received an email from Coach advertising a sale–grrr.). I just love a good reality check, don't you?
Enter resolution. I am making the decision to not buy another handbag for the next year (you would not believe how long it took to type that out). The ONLY exception to this rule will be unless I find something so ridiculously cheap (like at Goodwill or a thrift sale) and know that I can resell it in my Etsy store or on Ebay for good profit. My abstinence from handbags will be those for personal use.
I have edited my personal collection down to 13 handbags–at least 2 of which are on the fence as to whether I will keep them or not. I will share the survivors with you on a future post. And since I knew this day was coming a few weeks ago and I knew I needed to prepare well, both emotionally and mentally, I bought one last bag for the year–also to be revealed later (yes, it is true, I can justify a handbag purchase quite easily–thus the challenge and burden before me).
Do you think I can do it? Gadzooks, I hope so. I also hope Master Bliss never reads this particular post.


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Capturing Your Baby's First Year...in Print
We're big fans of Joy Cho, and perhaps even bigger fans of her now one-year-old daughter, Ruby. Seriously, I could look at photos of her sweet little face all day. Joy recently created a photo album (an actual, real life tangible book versus digital files - gasp!) of Ruby's first year.
Joy's is from a company called Artifact Uprising, it is cloth-bound, has the option of full page bleeds and, in general, looks pretty beautiful. I can't think of a parent or grandparent who wouldn't want one of these. You can read more about the project on Oh Joy. Or, if you'd like to create your own version, there are other companies out there who can help you out. Here are a few:
• Blurb
• Snapfish
• Apple
• Shutterfly
• Lulu
• Tiny Prints
• Mixbook
Do you have any other companies to recommend?
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Pinhole Press has really beautiful options as well. I love Ruby too!
My problem is that there are so many options out there, I'd love to hear feedback on which one do people love best. In particular, which ones are most true to your photo colors and which ones are the most affordable!
I use blurb for mine, as recommended by a professional photographer friend. She told me that many sites/companies actually gain the rights to your photos outside of your own personal orders, when you use their services.
For each of my girls, I posted a photo each day for the first year (often pre-loaded a handful at a time) on a private blog (available to friends and family). For the following Christmas, I make a "best of" the first year book and choose some of my favorite photos (only about 30 photos out of 365!). I make books for us and the grandparents, and they are always a hit. I LOVE LOVE flipping through them and do all the time. Although I have scores of photos on my blog and computer, there's something about a tangible book that makes such a difference.
P.S. I have used Shutterfly and Picaboo. I REALLY liked Picaboo - easy to use and always have great coupon codes.
I used MyPublisher for my daughters and it turned out better than expected. Plus, I got my second copy for free!
I used MyPublisher for my daughters and it turned out better than expected. Plus, I got my second copy for free!
I used blurb for my twins first year, turned out great, and we ordered a ton of copies (one for us, one for each of the kids to have when they grow up, for the grandparents, etc). Everyone loved them!
I had picked my favorites from each month as the year went on which made it a lot easier to make the book.
I use and recommend Blurb for photo books. It's not as convenient to use for books that are more text-heavy, though.
I used Blurb to convert the first year of my baby's blog into a book. It came out beautifully - high quality paper and photos. The problem was that it did not convert the blog easily - I literally had to go post by post and change the font and spacing. The biggest problem was that the photos transferred from the blog in little thumbnail size, so I had to re-import every single one. This took weeks.
Does anyone have a suggestion of a site that will more easily transfer a blog into a book?
I used Pinhole Press recently and was not impressed. Their prices were higher and resulted in what I thought to be an inferior product. Shipping took much longer as well. I won't be using them again. Back to Blurb or Picaboo for me!
I've done a photo book each year for us and the grandparents. It's a big hit and great gift. I usually use Shutterfly, although I might try MPix or Blurb next time. I also did a calendar this year of the best of 3 years, which was a huge hit.
I'm with rimoxie...any site recommendations to easily & nicely print a blog (blogspot.com) would be appreciated. Thank you!
I've used Blurb and Lulu for photo books... they were different, but comparable in terms of price, paper and print quality. The main difference was in the layout tools. I suspect novice designers would find Lulu's system much easier. Blurb had some extra nice bells & whistles, but I actually found them a bit frustrating since they fell short of design programs like InDesign. But I would gladly use either Lulu or Blurb again.
I used Shutterfly because it is cheap. I LOVED the quality of the photo books I gave to grandparents of my 8 month old for Christmas this year. BUT do not recommend ordering just plain prints from them, they tend to crop off heads a lot. I have complained, but they say it is part of their program that auto-crops (even if you already cropped it).
Want to try MPix this year, their accordian minis went over well at Christmas!
I care a lot about nice type with the photos. So far MyPublisher seems best in that regard. You can access most of the fonts on your own computer with their software. You can also lay out pages in InDesign and export the pages as hi-res jpegs, then upload to MyPublisher as full-bleed photos. Pretty good results so far, and their tech support is helpful (although the information they supply varies depending upon whom you talk to). I have not used Blurb yet, so I cannot compare these two. Shutterfly books have been pretty good, although some of their colors get a bit weird, and fewer font choices.
I've used snapfish. One thing bad about it is that they crop your photos weird if they don't match their specs. It's fast and the quality is okay, I just don't think it's that cheap after printing several times.
I just did this in November with Shutterfly for my son's first year (he's three and a half now... took a while). I love it, and Shutterfly has coupons often enough that I was able to go 50% off, so I got two. One for me and one for my son (or his future wife). =)
I used Blurb this past year to put together an album. I picked them because they have InDesign templates available. While all these services have their own layout programs, I wasn't thrilled with not being able to design it exactly the way I wanted.
The books came out great, too.
I am a serious hobbyist photographer, and I use My Publisher. Colors are accurate, pictures are sharp, and the paper is excellent quality. I have used Blurb and Shutterfly before and was not impressed - their color was off and the paper thin. I make annual photo books each year and also for special events or projects. One project I do is to photograph my family for a "a day in our life" each year. I am only 2 years in, but I love the idea of capturing and preserving my family's daily life over the years.
I recently ordered from Mixbook, and while it was okay for the use I needed, (a small book for my grandmother, who couldn't care less about "photo quality"), I wouldn't recommend it. I have also used them for greeting cards though and those were excellent.
In 2009 I went through and tested several of the different companies. My favorite was smilebooks.com. They offer printing on silver halide photo paper and at the time were one of the few who allowed complete customization of the page. I know shutterfly has changed a bit since then (much more flexibility) so I imagine some of the others have as well. Still, I did post my reviews here if anyone is interested: http://cmit2007.wordpress.com/photobook-companies/
Adorama! Great quality.
I use Blurb. I've been making an annual "yearbook" which always turns out great. I also make photo-books to commemorate special events (social, wedding). And I made a little one to gift to my friend's 2 year old boy that had pictures of the people in his life and their names.
I haven't used any other companies so I don't have anything to compare it to but I do believe it is one of the more popular options. It is very easy to use. You can look at other books that have been made on their website. You can change the colour/background of the page if you'd like. You can do photospreads. Add text. Create your own layouts on the page or use their own. They have many options to choose: book size; paper quality and colour; soft cover or hard cover; dust jacket or image wrap. Very customizable and easy to use. A+++++
I don't have any children (yet) but am absolutely planning on capturing each year in a photo book. In the meantime, I have used Shutterfly to create a vacation book, a father's day gift and a look back at our relationship gift for the bf.
Does anyone know which company offer best printing and binding quality? I'd like one that would lie flat when you open, yet doesn't crease the spine. Preferable sewn. (Glue will become dry, crack and fall apart in the future.)
I highly recommend adoramapix for lay flat printing. I made a wedding album with them and love the quality.
i've used blurb, mixbook and mypublisher. blurb was SO frustrating. the "slurping" doesn't work.
one tip for sites that don't offer customization is to create pages in another program (photoshop, microsoft publisher) according to the dimensions of the book you are ordering (12x12 etc.). save the page as a photo or pdf then select the largest photo option (i think all books offer a full page spread) and enter your own creation as if it were a photo. (that probably didn't make sense.)
also, get on their mailing lists. they ALWAYS offer discounts.
I use Blurb for the big project keepsakes (e.g. our wedding week images, our son's first year) and Shutterfly for random small gift books to send to family that does not live near us from time to time.
I did the same with blurb and really liked how it turned out. It was incredibly easy to use, and seemed like great quality to me. I had thought about Pinhole Press, b/c their books seem beautiful, but the layouts are really, really specific - both in amount of photos and orientation/size, so I couldn't go through the year chronologically with their service, couldn't get in as many photos as I wanted, and it was just a huge headache (and they are very pricey). Pinhole for small projects, Blurb or others for chronological photo books - that's my two cents.


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Enchantment has just made Port Canaveral it's new home. Some of the crew seemed to be adjusting to the new assignment. One of our favorite times in the daily routine is getting dressed up for the dining room. We had the 5:45 seating, so this was enjoyable for us. Our waiter was not as attentive as we would have liked, but our second waiter made up for the difference. In fact he was our "Wow" crew person for the trip.
The food was outstanding every night. I love the small portions that are served. We were able to ask for extra servings or a combination of meals. Our table companions were friendly and we shared some different cruise tips with one another. One tip that I enjoyed greatly was having breakfast brought to our room. We like to eat lightly in the morning. That never seems to happen when we walk up to an open breakfast buffet. So, we had coffee, yogurt, and fresh fruit to eat on the balcony. This was a nice touch for our anniversary cruise.
The light breakfast worked well with working out in the gym each day. We did not gain any weight on the cruise. The gym was a little tight. Plenty of treadmills, but little floor space. It is located on the back of the ship, so there is a great view looking out from deck 10.
We did well when it came to alcohol. We were allowed to bring two bottles of wine onboard. By paying attention, we were able to enjoy some complimentary drinks at the Captain's welcome. During the shopping informational program in the theater, we knew if we kept close to the director, we would be able to enjoy some "Bahama Mama's" in several Jewelry stores. We also purchased a few drinks at one of the lounges during the "Quest" game show. We did not participate, but watched as the cruise director ran groups of people through some funny requests. It is well worth seeing.
We enjoyed some good deals shopping on the ship. One day there is a $10.00 sale. We found discounted T-shirts, My wife found some jewelry she purchased. I enjoyed the rum for $10.00 per liter.


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More than a dozen proposed changes to the agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) will better protect farm workers who work with pesticides, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.
Recommendations include more frequent mandatory trainings, expanded posting of no-entry signs on fields treated with chemicals and age restrictions for handling them. If adopted, it would mark the first time the rule has been updated in 20 years. The changes were developed based on a decade of research.
"What we don't know is the exact total number of occupational incidences involving pesticides," says Jim Jones, assistant administrator, EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. "These incidences lead to sick days, lost wages, medical bills and absences at school. What we have found is that the most common types of incidents can be prevented with changes to our current worker protection standard."
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A public input meeting was held Thursday night in South Bend about changing some traffic patterns.
We're talking about changing some one way streets to two way streets.
The meeting was at the Century Center Recital Hall.
Those involved with the plan explained their research on street flow and what impact this change could have on businesses.
Ian Lockwood, AECOM Liveable Transportation Engineer, says, "When we were driving around in the downtown we noticed especially going south on Main Street all we were focusing on were the signals..we weren't even looking at the businesses. So we look to change that environment a little bit."
The council has to approve the plans for work to start.
FOX28 spoke with Lockwood on Wednesday about the details of the plan.
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The stunning golden beaches of Santa Monica have made holiday rental houses in Santa Monica, California some of the most sought after beach properties in the world. Santa Monica is a wonderfully vibrant city, set on a magnificent beach, known for its healthy lifestyle and vast amount on entertainment on tap. Whatever you decide to do from accommodation to rent in Santa Monica, California, you will be pining for a return visit as soon as you leave for home.
The beach is a huge attraction in Santa Monica. The 3.5 mile beach is a magnificent natural wonder, lined with soft white sand and blessed with over 340 days of blissful sunshine each year. The beach offers the finest of Californian beach life, and if you are lucky enough to be staying in accommodation in Santa Monica's beach districts, waking up with a view over the Pacific, where dolphins frolic in clear view of the coastline, will provide images that will stay with you forever. The huge beach side theme park, with huge, dipping roller coasters and adrenaline pumping rides are a huge hit on family holidays in Santa Monica houses, California too. The Pacific Park has no entry fee, and is a great place to get a taste for Santa Monica life day and night.
There is no end to the activity possibilities you can enjoy from accommodation to rent in Santa Monica, California. The gentle surf striking Santa Monica Beach is ideal for learning to surf, swimming, fishing and even scuba diving. On land, there are some wonderful walking, horse riding and mountain biking opportunities leading you along the coastline, towards LA, or south into the countryside. There are also some wonderful golf courses within a 5 mile radius of the city centre the vast majority of which are open to the public all year round.
The nightlife of Santa Monica is legendary. Whether you would like to enjoy live music in the famous jazz clubs or simply enjoy a chilled drink in a beach bar, you will be fantastically catered for from accommodation in Santa Monica. The shopping is also renowned throughout California.
Santa Monica is just moments from Los Angeles, and if the perfect place to stay for day trips into the famous American city without getting caught up in the frenzy of life that is a day in LA. There are almost endless attractions in Los Angeles, from Hollywood to Long Beach, Venice Beach to Malibu, and all are fantastically easy to reach from self catering accommodation in Santa Monica, California.
California's sublime climate means that houses in Santa Monica, California are a real treat to visit at any time of year. With over 340 days of sunshine to bask in, and summer temperatures nearing 30°C on a daily basis, the beach is always an asset. Winters see daily peak temperatures reaching into the low 20's, perfect for walking or cycling along the beach promenade.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is just 10 miles from the heart of Santa Monica, making it extraordinarily easy to reach a rental accommodation in Santa Monica, California. There are a great range of airlines operating direct services to LAX from London Heathrow (LHR), so you can be settling into one of our rental houses in Santa Monica, California in just a matter of hours from leaving home.


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The only certainty about shooting pictures of fireworks is that nothing is certain. Fireworks are unpredictable — and you will learn something new every time you photograph them. On the Fourth of July or New Year's Eve, in recent years I have found myself the designated fireworks photographer. Here are my tips and experiences, as well as my mistakes and successes.
The first tips relate to shooting with an actual SLR camera. Later is some advice for shooting with your smartphone. Make no mistake about it, your phone won't produce nearly the quality of a real camera, but if it's your only option, you might as well know how to work it best.


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MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsinites who are passionate about quilting will have something to see in Milwaukee this summer. A new exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum will display one of the world's finest collections of early American quilts. The exhibit is called "Selections from the Winterthur Collection," and it can be seen from Saturday through September 6th.
40 quilts will be featured. They were collected by Henry Francis du Pont, an avid horticulturist and antique collector from the early 20th century. The quilts have been featured at the Winterthur Museum and County Estate in Delaware. The display will also feature a quilt made in 1987 by the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, honoring Milwaukeeans who've died from the AIDS Virus. That quilt will be shown from June 8th through the 20th.


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What To Do with Clementine Boxes
We've been picking up clementines at the market lately, and they generally come in handy wooden boxes. While we've seen Maxwell's neat idea for repurposing the clementine peel, we haven't talked much on reusing the boxes...
We've kept one at home and we keep onions and potatoes in it. One of the markets we frequent pours the clementines out of the box and into your shopping bag and keeps (reuses?) the boxes. We've found plenty of other ideas on the web, too. Here are a few below:
Have you kept and reused a clementine box in your home? To what (re)use did you put yours?
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I have two of them stacked up that I keep bathroom stuff in on a shelf. The corners make for very easy stacking and I love the graphic appeal of them.
i have a few in my kitchen cabinets corralling like food items. i'll definitely going to plant this year's - so cute!
mine's in the kitchen next to the stove and holds stuff like olive oil (which can leave a greasy mess), salt, pepper, and other handy items for cooking.
I'm fortunate enough to have them straight from the tree. Very eco that way. As I'm not sure this year's crop will be good, though, I'll remember this.
ooh! but where does on go to get clementine boxes in the first place? i'm always on the lookout for wooden boxes with fun detailing and have been stalking wine shops for crates for years now.
I am totally going to plant pet grass in one for the cat.
@ curvatura: I've seen them at Trader Joe's.
I love the idea of planting cat grass/flowers/herbs but won't the water decompose the box? Or did you line it?
I turned mine into a place to store tea lights since IKEA doesn't sell them in bags anymore and they end up all over the place. You can see a pic here: http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=741
It makes wonderful kindling, but I'm going to save them now, after seeing this. Thanks!


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About Shirley
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Paramount 1955
Arriving in Hollywood to finish The Trouble With Harry, I bought a second-hand green Buick for forty five dollars on credit, and headed for the beach at Malibu. I leased a tiny one-bedroom apartment set on high pilings that shook with each wave that crashed beneath it.
All my money had been spent in New York, paying off debts and my trip to the land of make-believe. To make matters worse when The Trouble With Harry was released it was an artistic success, subtle in its humor, but not commercial. I faired slightly better in the reviews. I was hailed as the kooky young discovery or the kooky young star. For the fan magazines and gossip columnists, I was fresh copy.
"She lives in a one room shack at the beach. She doesn't own a formal dress or a piece of fur. Sometimes the cop at the gate turns her away in the morning, saying 'the casting calls are filled for the day'."
But, nothing could have been worse than my first film under contract to Hal Wallis. I was to be the little girl who ran up the stairs in a little sun suit, or a bat suit, while Jerry Lewis chased me.
The film, Artists and Models, with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis became a learning experience - not about acting - but about life and two human beings much different than how they presented themselves to be in those zany comedies. In private Dean was the funny one. Jerry was a mechanical genius whose state of the art electronics filled his dressing room.
When Dean and Jerry entered the studio commissary, a mundane lunch break became sheer chaos. They started food fights with actors, cast and crew. Once Marlene Dietrich was the ungrateful recipient of a lunch plate. One day, they walked in and cut off the ties of the studio heads and smeared butter on their faces. When they were around it was pure bedlam and everyone laughed until they cried at the crazy antics of America's favorite comics.
I came to understand what technique was about in terms of straight man versus comic. I could see the importance of leaving talented people alone; leaving the talent unbridled to seek its own level of brilliance. Stars like Dean and Jerry were very sensitive to little things and I learned what artistic temperament was all about.
When they weren't performing, the tension around the set was awful. I didn't know what was going on in their lives or what the change was about, but I could sense that something was winding down in that great partnership. After Artists and Models they did one more film together. Hollywood or Bust was their last picture together.
This film introduced me to Dean Martin. We went on to make five movies together and he became the leading man that I appeared with most. He became my lifelong friend and protector.


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