Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Well-behaved women rarely make history
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Google Maps is a great tool to plan out your travel itinerary.
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Travel guides, online travel communities and publications are just a few possible information sources available, many of which include pictures along with user ratings and reviews. It’s better to add more than less to your map since you never know when your travel itinerary might change based on weather or a whole host of other factors.
To create a placemarker, search for an attraction by name and/or address, and once Google Maps points to this attraction on the map, it will show you where you can add an upside teardrop marker. It may be helpful to add a description remind yourself of why you selected this attraction for your map. A simple phrase like “Best coffee in Barcelona” or “Great picnic place” will do.
If you have a type A personality like me, you may even want to create a detailed, mapped out itinerary that sets out the path or order in which you plan to visit attractions. You can do this by drawing a line to connect placemarkers.
When you’re creating your map, remember that you can also search for other public maps Google members have created by browsing the directory. The Top 50 Places to See Celebrities in NYC Map and the Best Seattle Photography Locations Map are two popular public maps that could be a great source of information for travelers planning to visit those cities. Be sure to mark any maps that you make public so that others can benefit from any itineraries you create!
Another great resource to tap into is Gridskipper, an international travel blog dedicated to themed plots dedicated to a variety of topics ranging from Sing Your Heart Out in San Francisco to Cupcake Consumption in London or even Eating with the Obamas in DC.
This Gridskipper map features cupcake shops and bakeries across London.
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If you have a PDA, discuss temporary international plans with your service provider that will enable you to access the Internet abroad for easy navigation with the maps you or others have created. If not, print the maps out before you leave. Be sure to pay special attention to the zoom level so that important street names are clearly labeled, otherwise your map won’t be much help. Happy navigating!
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Amazing Lemon Cheesecake BarsIngredients1 package Krusteaz Lemon Bar Mix8 oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar4 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/3 cup waterDirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8x8x2-inch pan. Press full pouch of complete crust firmly into bottom of pan. Bake for eight minutes. Place cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed until smooth. Add one egg and vanilla. Continue to mix on low speed until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over hot crust. In another bowl, stir full pouch lemon filling mix, water and three eggs together using a whisk until eggs are well incorporated. Pour lemon filling over cream cheese layer. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the center does not jiggle when shaken. Cool completely and cut into squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.Recipe Source: Krusteaz
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"At Last" by Etta James"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers"It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick, Jr."When You Say Nothing at All" by Alison Krauss"In My Life" by the Beatles"Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole"Fools Rush In" by Elvis Presley
"Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones"Kissing You" by Des'ree (from the soundtrack of Romeo and Juliet)"Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliet"Ever the Same" by Rob Thomas"Remember When" by Alan Jackson"Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls"You and Me" by Lifehouse
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1. Kenwood Pinot Gris2. Angoves Viognier3. Hess Chardonnay4. Robertson Merlot5. Natura Cabernet Sauvignon
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