Pleasanton Downtown

January 18th, 2012 admin No comments

Pleasanton Downtown


GoLocalApps~~Downtown Pleasanton – The Heart of PleasantonLocated just 45 miles East of San Francisco and situated in a beautiful wine region, Downtown Pleasanton is home to almost 600 unique businesses, shops and restaurants. Our inviting Downtown is rich in history, character and charm and we welcome visitors and residents to come experience everything Downtown has to offer from shopping, dining, special events, cultural arts & more. Whether you are looking for a relaxing day spa, special gifts or house wares, apparel, a delicious restaurant, a delightful tea house or a chic boutique hotel…you’ll find everything in Downtown Pleasanton. So come visit and stay a while, you’ll be happy you did!Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) operates with the goal of promoting and sustaining a vibrant downtown community through marketing, special events, collaborative partnerships and community outreach. Our non-profit organization is here to assist our Downtown businesses and to welcome visitors to our beautiful Downtown. The App includes: Directory of Downtown Pleasanton and local associated businesses, including restaurants, hotels, events and activities. Listings include name, address, phone number and email, hours and a short description of the business. Calendar of Events Favorites folder to store frequently used entries Maps integration: Directions to the selected business Mapping of nearby similar businesses Social integration: Facebook & Twitter-enabled Find local friends using Facebook and Twitter Post directly from the app to Twitter and Facebook See where other users are gathering Full Privacy options to broadcast or hide your location About Us: For more information, please visit us online at www.pleasantondowntown.net or call us at (925) 484-2199.GoLocalApps focuses on creating useful iPhone apps for cities, organizations and events. For more information on GoLocalApps, go to golocalapps.com

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Lucini Sicilian Olives with wild capers Sauce, 25.5-Ounce

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Lucini Sicilian Olives with wild capers Sauce, 25.5-Ounce Top Deals
Based on the Tuscan philosophy that great-tasting food comes from simple ingredients of extraordinary quality, Lucini sauces are carefully prepared using fresh Italian tomatoes that are vine-ripened for peak flavor, fresh garden herbs and Lucini extra...

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Japanese Five Storied Pagoda Ornament – Glass

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Japanese Five Storied Pagoda Ornament - Glass Price Comparison
Japanese Five Storied Pagoda Ornaments - GlassUsing a centuries old process developed in Eastern Europe, the Five Storied Japanese Pagoda is magnificently reproduced as a glass Christmas ornament.Five-Storied Pagodas can be found in tea gardens around...

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Containers with Style garden book Do It Now Fast Right

January 17th, 2012 admin No comments

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Friends With Benefits

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Get Off My Turf

January 16th, 2012 admin No comments

Get Off My Turf

Get Off My Turf

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Strathwood Bradford All-Weather Hardwood Round Bar Table Reviews

January 16th, 2012 admin 3 comments

Strathwood Bradford All-Weather Hardwood Round Bar Table

Strathwood Bradford All-Weather Hardwood Round Bar Table

  • All-weather, round hardwood bar table with umbrella hole in the center
  • Durable, FSC-certified Eucalyptus hardwood; galvanized, rust-free hardware; easy assembly
  • No oiling required, unless to maintain desired color; naturally weathers to handsome gray
  • Ribbed slats provide smooth surface and allow rain to fall through and aerate
  • Measures 31-1/2 inches in diameter by 41 inches tall; stools available separately; weighs 24 pounds

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What are the best brands of tea?

January 16th, 2012 admin 5 comments

Question by : What are the best brands of tea?
I'm thinking of having a tea party and would like to know what are some good teas that I should brew. I'm looking for good quality teas with strong aromas and flavors. Please tell my the brand and name of the tea as well as how good you thought it was. Also, any tea brands that I should avoid purchasing? Also links to the online shops would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer by Stuart C
Clipper do some nice flavoured teas

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VN 02 – Vietnam Overview

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VN 02 - Vietnam Overview
Event on 2012-01-15 00:00:00
Destinations: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi - Hoi An - Da Nang
Activities: History & Culture, Adventure, Beach, Discovery
Hotels: Sofitel Plaza - Bamboo Sapa Hotel - Asia Hotel - River Beach Resort HoiAn - Thuy Duong 3 Hotel HoiAn - Hue Queen Hotel - Whale Island Resort Nhatrang - Golf 3 Da Lat - Le Duy Hotel

This is classic tour but it is very exceptional. You can visit famous regions in Vietnam like Ho Chi Minh city, My Tho, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi, Halong.

Tour Programs

DAY 1: HOCHIMINH CITY - ARRIVAL (D)
Meet at Tan Son Nhat international airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner on floating restaurant on Sai Gon River. Night in Ho Chi Minh City.
- DAY 1: HOCHIMINH CITY - ARRIVAL (D)

DAY 2: HOCHIMINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL (B, L, D)
AM: HCMC City tour: Visit HoChiMinh City Hall, Notre Dame Church, Thong Nhat Conference Hall, China Town and Thien Hau Temple, War Museum. Lunch.
PM: Drive to visit Cuchi Underground Tunnel - a battle field in Vietnam War closely to Saigon City. Dinner in a floating restaurant on Saigon River .Night in Hochiminh City.
- DAY 2: HOCHIMINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL (B, L, D)

DAY 3: MY THO (MEKONG DELTA) (B, L, D)
Drive to visit My Tho Town in Tien Giang Province, one of 11 provinces in the Mekong Delta. Boat trip on Mekong River to visit farmer's house and garden. Lunch on an islet in the river. Visit bee-raising farm, coconut-candy enterprise. Drive back to Hochiminh City. Stop at Long An Town to visit a CaoDai Temple, a strange religion in the South of Vietnam. Night in Hochiminh City.
- DAY 3: MY THO (MEKONG DELTA) (B, L, D)

DAY 4: HOCHIMINH CITY - NHA TRANG (B, L, D)
Drive to Nha Trang, a beautiful city on the beach. It is 450 km to the North of HoChiMinh City. On the way stop to have lunch at Ca Na Beach and visit PoKlong Krai Cham Tower in Phan Rang. Dinner and night in Nha Trang.
- DAY 4: HOCHIMINH CITY - NHA TRANG (B, L, D)

DAY 5: NHA TRANG CITY TOUR (B, L, D)
Boat trip to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium and Hon Tam Island. Bathing and lunch at Hon Tam - a clean blue-water beach in the island.
P.M: Visit Ponagar Cham Tower, Long Son Pogoda, Hon Chong Rocks and Nha Trang (Dam) market. Dinner and night in Nha Trang .
- DAY 5: NHA TRANG CITY TOUR (B, L, D)

DAY 6: NHATRANG-DANANG - HOI AN (B, L,D) By Flight
Tranfer to Nha Trang airport for flying to Da Nang by VN 334 (08:10 - 09:25). Visit Cham Museum. Lunch.
P.M. Visit China Beach, Ngu Hanh Son Stone Village (handicraft). Drive to visit Hoi An Ancient Town - a World's Cultural Heritage in the central Vietnam, 30 km to the South of Danang. Dinner and night in Hoi An town
- DAY 6: NHATRANG-DANANG - HOI AN (B, L,D) By Flight

DAY 7: HOI AN - MY SON - HUE (B, L, D)
Drive to visit My Son, a ancient religion center of the Cham people in the past, 40 km to the South West of Hoi An town, another World's Cultural Heritage.
P.M: Driver to Hue (120 km) through Hai Van Mountain Pass of 30 km length. Stop on the top of the mountain for photo. Relax at Lang Co Beach. Dinner and night in Hue - The Old Capital.
- DAY 7: HOI AN - MY SON - HUE (B, L, D)

DAY 8: HUE CITY TOUR -HANOI (B, L, D) ( night train )
Visit The Old Capital full day.
AM: Boat trip on Perfume River to visit handicraft village: making conical hat and bronze casting. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda considered as Royal Pagoda of the Nguyen Dynasty and Imperal Citadel. Lunch.
PM: Visit Mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh King. Visit a typical garden-house in Hue (Hue has another name as "city of garden"). Visit Dong Ba market. Lunch Dinner in Hue. 16h47 take E2 train to Hanoi. Overnight on train E2 to Hanoi by soft sleeper.
- DAY 8: HUE CITY TOUR -HANOI (B, L, D) ( night train )

DAY 9: HA NOI CITY TOUR (B, L, D)
5h00 Arrive Hanoi .Check in hotel .
9h00 AM Visit to HoChiMinh Mausoleum, HoChiMinh's House-on-stilt, HoChiMinh Museum (or Ethnic Museum), Van Mieu (Temple of Literature). Lunch
P.M: Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple. Cyclo tour (2 hours) to visit Old Quarter of Hanoi and Dong Xuan Market. Dinner. Night in Hanoi.

- DAY 9: HA NOI CITY TOUR (B, L, D)

DAY 10: HANOI - HALONG BAY - CATBA (B, L, D)
Drive to visit Cat Ba National Park. Bathing at Cat Co Beach. Lunch. PM: Get hydrofoil to HaiPhong City. Drive back to Hanoi. Dinner and night in Hanoi.
- DAY 10: HANOI - HALONG BAY - CATBA (B, L, D)

DAY 11: CATBA - HAIPHONG- HANOI (B, L, D)
Drive to visit Cat Ba National Park. Bathing at Cat Co Beach. Lunch. PM: Get hydrofoil to HaiPhong City. Drive back to Hanoi. Dinner and night in Hanoi.
- DAY 11: CATBA - HAIPHONG- HANOI (B, L, D)

DAY 12: HANOI - DEPATURE (B)
Breakfast. Shopping. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure.
- DAY 12: HANOI - DEPATURE (B)

Rate in USD per person - Validity Until 31 Sept 2007

- Number of Persons -
Class

2-3

4-5

6-9

15+1
Single Sup
2 stars

878

688

566

525
109
3 stars 956 766 639 599 179
4 stars 1148 957 828 796 367
4-5 stars 1476 1296 1149 1129 686

Tour Prices Include

- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant - Vietnamese food
- Domestic flight : Nhatrang - Danang.

- Train ticket : Hue -Hanoi ( soft sleeper )

- Hydrofoil Ticket From CatBa to HaiPhong

- English- speaking guide
- Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River, Nhatrang, Tiengiang river in Mytho.

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Tour Prices Exclude

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International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person
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International airfare to/from Vietnam
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Personal insurance
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Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
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Visa to Vietnam

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Landscape Plants for California Gardens

January 15th, 2012 admin 3 comments

Landscape Plants for California Gardens

Landscape Plants for California Gardens

  • 650 Pages, 2,100 plants, 3,100 Color Photographs
  • Water Conservation: Water Needs of Plants and Landscapes
  • Color illustrated planting palettes for California climate zones
  • California native, Mediterranean, Subtropical and Temperate plants
  • 480 page Color Illustrated Plant Compendium

Landscape Plants for California Gardens offers the most comprehensive color illustrated reference on native and ornamental species for all of California. It provides systematic coverage of climate zones, water needs, plant lists and planting palettes on more than 2,100 plants in a beautifully designed and illustrated book.

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