Australia tour?

angelcoolf

I am planning to visit Australia this weekend can someone pls tell me bout it's weather, it's cost compared with indian money, the food there etc.

Answer
WEATHER

Canberra Ap
Tuesday's Summary
Min -2.5°C
Max 13°C
Rainfall 0.0mm
Normally in May
Average Min 3.1°C
Average Max 15.4°C
Rainfall 46.4mm
So far this May
Average Min 3.3°C
Average Max 15.9°C
Rainfall 9.6mm

Canberra Ap 23:02 EST
Temperature 10.8°C
Dew point 3.6°C
Humidity 61%
Feels like 8.0°C
Wind direction NNW
Wind speed/gust 24/34km/h
Pressure 1016.5hPa
Rainfall 0.0mm

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Canberra Wednesday
5°C - 15°C
Clearing shower

Thursday
0°C - 14°C
Frost then sunny

Friday
0°C - 15°C
Frost then sunny

Saturday
0°C - 16°C
Frost then sunny


Facilities

Crowne Plaza
24 hour Reception
Bar
Car park secure undercover parking
Child Minding Centre
Conference/Convention Facilities conference facilities at the National Convention Centre
Gymnasium
Laundry laundry/valet service
Office Services/Business Services guest office
Restaurant - Licensed restaurant
Room Service 24 hour room service
Sauna
Swimming Pool - Heated heated pool
Tour Desk

All Rooms Include
Air Conditioning
Bath baths
Bath Robe
Ensuite ensuite
Facsimile/Modem point data ports
Hairdryer hairdryer
In-house movies in-house videos
Internet Access
Iron/Ironing board iron
Mini Bar mini bar
Pay/Satellite TV cable TV
Refrigerator
Tea/Coffee making facilities tea/coffee making facilities
Telephone
Television colour TV

Experiences Activities
Relaxation
Exercising
Swimming

In The Area - Beyond a Kilometre
City and/or Town (0 km)
Coach Station (1 km)
International Airport (7 km)
Visitor Information Centre (3 km)

Crowne Plaza Canberra is suited to
18-35's
Adult Getaway
Business/Trade/Corporate
Empty Nesters
Gay and Lesbian
Luxury
Meetings Incentive Conventions
Romantic
Self-Drive
Senior
Single

Further Information
Crowne Plaza Canberra's restaurant 'Brindabella' offers both sumptuous buffets and a la carte menus prepared by our award winning chefs. Delicious buffet breakfasts along with a variety of choices for dinner are served 7 days a week. Friday and Saturday evenings are especially popular due to our seafood buffet and extensive a la carte menu on offer.Smoking rooms availableThe 'Atrium Lounge' is the ideal spot to unwind after a busy day of business or a day of leisure. Cocktails, tea, coffee and light snacks are available from 10am until late.

Attractions

ACT Heritage Gallery
The house is decorated with attractive oriental carpets, rugs, wall hangings and textiles. Specialising in the conservation, restoration, valuation and...
ANCA Gallery (Australian National Capital Artists Inc.)
A diverse range of visual arts, crafts and performing arts. Exhibitions include both emerging and established artists.
ANU Arts Centre
With lighting, audio and recording facilities, raked seating, associated rehearsal, dressing and reception spaces and are adjacent to superior catering...
Anzac Parade and Memorials of Anzac Parade
Anzac Parade is The National Capital's major ceremonial avenue and is set along the magnificent Land Axis which forms a key feature of the original 1912...
Archipelago Art
Art gallery specialising in Aboriginal, South Pacific and Asian art.
Art Shed, The
Works by Malcolm Cooke and Marily Oppermann. Selected invited artists at regular intervals. Pottery studio open for visitors to see work in progress.
Art Space 71
An intimate gallery space, also set up as an initiative of Leichhardt Street Studios.
Arya Gallery Persian & Oriental Rug Specialists
Specialising in fine antique and periodic Persian carpets and Oriental rugs, tribal pieces, kilims, collectables, textiles from Iran, Turkey, Afganistan,...
Beaver Galleries
Established in 1975, Beaver Galleries is Canberra's largest privately owned gallery. It includes four exhibition galleries, a sculpture garden, Gallery...
Bison Homewares
Visit the Bison Australia ceramic workshop to see beautiful handcrafted ceramics seen in magazines and sold around the world. Buy firsts, seconds and samples.
Canberra Contemporary Art Space
A vibrant centre for the experience of contemporary art, presenting a curated program of exhibitions and events by Australian and international artists.
Canberra Museum and Gallery
The Canberra Museum and Gallery integrates visual arts and social history in a range of exciting exhibitions, projects and education programs, which explore...
Canberra School of Art Gallery
Annual exhibiton program which reflects the international profile of the school.
Chapman Gallery
Changing exhibitions by leading Australian artists. Aboriginal art always in stock.
Chisholm Street Gallery
A small gallery within walking distance from Civic in the leafy suburb of Ainslie. Enjoy the collection of antiques and recent examples of hand embroidered...
Civic Public Art Walking Tour
The Civic Public Art Walking Tour promotes Canberraââ¬â¢s public art collections to enrich peopleââ¬â¢s experience of the cityââ¬â¢s public places. The self...
Cockington Green Gardens
We all spend time searching for some magic. And ever since 1979 everyone at Cockington Green Gardens has been working extra hard to create somewhere magical...
Craft ACT Craft and Design Centre
The Craft ACT Craft and Design Centre presents a changing program of exhibitions and events showcasing contemporary craft and design by Act and interstate...
Cuppacumbalong Craft Centre
Exhibitions by leading Australian craftspeople including ceramics, painting, wood, glass, wearable art and sculpture. Coffee shop/restaurant, gardens.
Drill Hall Gallery
Exhibitions by leading Australian and international artists which highlight achievements in contemporary visual arts
Gorman House Arts Centre
Built as a hostel in 1924, Gorman House Arts Centre is located in a graceful heritage precinct just five minutes from the City Centre. Home to visual artists;...
Gorman House Markets
Enjoy a browse through Gorman House Markets, open every Saturday from 10am - 4pm, conveniently located minutes from the Canberra Centre. Canberra's only...
Helen Maxwell Gallery
The Gallery promotes contemporary work by artists from around Australia and the Pacific including Aboriginal art. Works in all mediums. Incorporates a...
Hive, The
Located a short walk from the city centre, The Hive is an exciting gallery which has developed a niche market following for its selection of craft, art...
Megalo Access Arts/Print Studio and Galllery
The Megalo gallery features changing exhibitions of contemporary art works made by local and visiting artists who use the print facilities in the workshops....
National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery is the premier art institution in Australia, providing access to works of art locally, nationally, and internationally. Through a...
National Museum of Australia
Australian and international visitors get a unique chance to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. Awarded...
National Portrait Gallery
Giving a face to the nation. The National Portrait Gallery boasts an extensive collection of Australian portraits across time and media that reflect the...
Nolan Gallery
The Nolan Gallery displays important works by renown Australian artists Sir Sidney Nolan. Located near the Lanyon historic precinct the Nolan Gallery also...
Paintbox
Paintbox represents artists from across Australia and is close to Canberra's city centre, within walking distance of major city hotels and the Convention...
Solander Gallery
Fine art gallery, paintings and sculptures.
Spiral Arm Gallery
Spiral Arm is an artist run gallery set up to show innovative contemporary art. An initiative of Leichhardt Street Studios.
Stephanie Burns Fine Art
Gallery specialising in works on paper and sculpture and paintings.
Strathnairn Homestead
Five rooms in an old timber homestead, approximately 100 square metres of exhibition space, showing artist-run exhibitions. Studios showcasing ceramics,...
Studio Gallery (trading as PJ Stained Glass)
Local artists featuring water colour, oils, pastels, works in wood, glass and textiles
Tuggeranong Arts Centre
The Tuggeranong Arts Centre is a vibrant centre catering to all artistic needs. It features a 110 seat theatre, art gallery, dance studio, workshop space...
Yarralumla Gallery and The Oaks Brasserie
Art and craft gallery in a heritage setting, with a licensed brasserie in a garden setting.
Dreamtime 4 Days 3 Nights
Learn about Aboriginal culture on this tour through the heart of Arnhem Land as you meet local Aboriginal people, visit fascinating historical sites and experience the unique beauty of this undisturbed wilderness. You can explore and discover unique plants and wildlife as you walk through the bush, enjoy an exciting four wheel drive trek, or swim in the rock pools at the foot of a pristine waterfall.

Experiences Activities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander $935,00
Adventure
Cultural
Environmental
Flora and Fauna
Nature based
Off road
Outback
Remote
Soft Adventure
Wilderness
Wildlife
Barbecue
Birdwatching
Bush Tucker
Bushwalking
Camping
Flora
Learning/Lessons/Tuition
Off Road Driving
Sightseeing
Swimming
Walking

Cancellation Policy
Dreamtime Safairs in Central Arnhem Land suggest to contact them for full details concerning their cancellation policy.

ACTION Buses - Canberra's Public Bus Service Prices from $2.40
ACTION Buses operate 365 days of the year travelling to many of Canberra's attractions. Grab your free copy of Sightseeing? Take ACTION, an easy guide... More
CBD Chauffeured Transport
Discover the nature and history of Canberra with 'A' class chauffeured ground transportation. Parliament, winery tours in style and tailored tours. Ford... More
Corporate Air Canberra
Corporate Air Canberra operates charters, sight-seeing tours, in and around Canberra and surrounding region. All weather Australia-wide aircraft charter 24... More
Countrylink
Countrylink offers three rail services daily from Sydney to Canberra. A daily service from Canberra to Cootamundra connects with the XPT to Melbourne and... More
McCafferty's/Greyhound Prices from $34.00
McCafferty's/Greyhound operates daily services from Canberra to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as other services Australia wide.
Murrays Australia
Three daily return express services between Canberra and Sydney (departures daily at 9am, 1pm and 6pm). One return service daily between Canberra and Wollongong... More
QANTAS Airways LTD
Qantas operates daily direct services from Canberra to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Transborder Express Prices from $13.50
Transborder Express operates a passenger route service between Yass and Canberra (pickups from Yass, Murrumbateman, Hall, Belconnen, Calvary Hospital

We would like to go on a cruise in 08 but have never been?

beccaroo

What would you recommend for a family cruise (2 children 7 &10). What is included? Do you have to dress up?

Answer
First thing to consider is that Passports are required for cruises in 2008. Give yourself plenty of time to get your applications processed.

My kids started cruising at ages 5 and 7. We have done Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. The Disney cruise was OK when they were very young but now as a 'tween and a teen, they love Carnival the most.

The 24-hour pizzeria and ice cream station are real treats for this age kids.

They enjoy the events hosted by Camp Carnival and usually meet a good number of vacation friends.

When shopping for a cruise, make sure that your travel agent includes the port fees and taxes in any quote you get. This is usually not included in the teaser rates you see on the web.

What is included for this fee...your cabin, food, tea & lemonade, entertainment (except casino).

In addition to the fare, consider these extra expenses (except the tips...these are optional).

Tips: $10 per day per guest.

Bar drinks: $4-12 each plus 15% gratuity

Sodas. $1.75 per can or $35-45 for unlimited soda by the glass card. The card pays for itself if you drink 3 sodas per day.

Shore execursions: 50-200 per person per event.

Spa services - $50-200 per service

Photos - $20-22 per sheet.

Bingo cards - $5-10 each

Speciality coffee and pastries - $4-12 each

Bottled water - $3.50 each

Taxis in port - $5-10 per ride

Tips - luggage porters. $1 per bag

Parking at cruise terminal - check w/port authority.

As for dressing up, you don't HAVE to. You can dine at the informal eatery on the formal nights but that is the night the usually serve the steak and lobster. My girls love dressing up for the formal night. You will see every type of dress from a little black dress to evening gown type wear. My husband wears a dark suit and tie.

Other times, attire is vacation...shorts, capris, tanks. However, if you want to dine in the main dining room for dinner, shorts and tanks are not allowed. Pants (including jeans) are good for dinner.

We take along a set of 2-way radios to keep in contact while on-board That way, there are no missing check-ins and I have piece of mind while my girls enjoy their vacation as well.

Notable...the cabins are pretty small.

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anybody got any good recipes for an easter dinner party?

mum of 2

all recipes welcome as there will be quite a lot of kids aswell as 15 adults

Answer
Easter Dinner

Hereâs my interpretation of Easter Dinner

Prime Rib

For roast:
1 [4 rib] prime rib roast with ribs [sometimes called standing rib roast; 9 to 10 lb]
1/2 oz dried porcini mushrooms, ground to a powder in a blender
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

For sauce:
2 small onions [1 left unpeeled and halved lengthwise, and 1 peeled and chopped]
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large shallots, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 sprigs parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 Turkish bay leaf
4 black peppercorns
1 [750 ml] bottle dry red wine such as a good-quality Côtes du Rhône
1/2 oz dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups boiling-hot water
2/3 cup veal demi-glace
1/2 teaspoon salt

Special equipment: an instant-read thermometer

Cook roast:
Let roast stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°. Trim all but a thin layer of fat from roast, then rub roast all over with porcini powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a rack set in a 13- by 9-inch roasting pan. Roast beef 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350° and roast until thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 110°F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. Transfer to a large platter and let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes. [Internal temperature of meat will rise to 130° for medium-rare].

Prepare sauce while meat comes to room temperature and roasts:
Cook halved onion, cut sides down, undisturbed, in 1 tablespoon butter in a 2-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan over moderate heat until browned well, about 4 minutes. Add chopped onion, shallots, carrot, celery, garlic, and 2 tablespoons butter and reduce heat to moderately low, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chopped vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomato paste, herbs, bay leaf, peppercorns, and 2 cups wine and boil, uncovered, over moderately high heat until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, 25 to 30 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve set into another 2-quart heavy saucepan, pressing on and then discarding solids.

While wine reduces, soak porcini in boiling-hot water [2 cups] in a bowl until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain porcini in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl and reserve soaking liquid. Rinse porcini and pat dry, then finely chop. Set aside.

Add porcini-soaking liquid, demi-glace, and remaining 1 3/4 cups wine to reduced liquid in saucepan and boil, uncovered, over moderately high heat, skimming off froth occasionally, until reduced to about 2 cups, 20 to 35 minutes. Stir in reserved porcini, then reduce heat to low and whisk in 1/2 teaspoon salt, any juices from meat accumulated on platter, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter until incorporated.

Slice roast across the grain and serve with sauce on the side.

Cooks' notes:
⢠Sauce can be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat before using.
⢠Stainless steel, glass, and enameled cast iron are nonreactive; avoid pure aluminum and uncoated iron, which can impart an unpleasant taste and color to recipes with acidic ingredients.


Popovers

I developed this recipe without a popover form pan, so even if you donât own one, you
can make these light and airy popovers in a regular muffin tin.

Ingredients
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
melted unsalted butter for brushing the popover or muffin pan

Method
Heat oven to 450°

Into a bowl sift together the flour and the salt. In a small bowl whisk together the eggs and the milk. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring, and stir the batter until it is smooth. Heat a six-cup popover pan or six 2/3 cup custard cups or nine 1/2 cup muffin
tins for 5 minutes, or until it is hot, brush the cups with the melted butter, and fill them half full with the batter.

Bake the popovers in the middle of the 450°. oven for 20 minutes, reduce the heat to 375°., and bake the popovers for 20 minutes more, or until they are golden brown and crisp.


Garlic Sautéed Broccolini

Ingredients
2 lb Broccolini [sometimes called baby broccoli] ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chicken broth [low - fat and/or low - sodium recommended]

Method
Cook Broccolini in a large pot of boiling salted water until stems are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add half of garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and sauté, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add half of Broccolini and 2 tablespoons stock and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

Transfer to a serving dish, then repeat with remaining oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, Broccolini, and stock. Season with salt.


Limoncello Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients
butter, for the pan
8 ounces purchased biscotti
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 12 ounce container fresh whole milk ricotta, drained, at room temperature
2 8 ounce packages Mascarpone, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup limoncello liqueur [see Bakerâs Note]
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature

Method
Preheat the oven to 350°

Butter the bottom of a 9 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Finely grind the biscotti in a food processor. Add the melted butter and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom [not up the side] of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool the crust completely on a cooling rack.

Blend the ricotta in a clean food processor until smooth. Add the cream cheese and sugar and blend well, stopping the machine occasionally and scraping down the sides of the work bowl. Blend in the limoncello, vanilla, and remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon zest. Add the eggs one at a time, and pulse just until blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Pour the cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the baking pan in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking pan. Bake until the cheesecake is golden and the center of the cake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour [the cake will become firm when it cools].

Transfer the cake to a rack; cool 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold and firm, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days. Cut the cake into squares and serve.


Bakerâs Note: Limoncello liqueur can be found at most liquor stores and in the liquor department of some specialty markets. If Limoncello is unavailable, make your own!

Limoncello

Ingredients
10 lemons
1 750 ml bottle vodka
3 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar

Method
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel from the lemons in long strips [reserve the lemons for another use]. Using a small sharp knife, trim away the white pith from the lemon peels; discard the pith. Place the lemon peels in a 2 quart pitcher. Pour the vodka over the peels and cover with plastic wrap. Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for 4 days at room temperature.

Stir the water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Strain the limoncello through a mesh strainer. Discard the peels. Transfer the limoncello to bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.

What are the loudest, best quality speakers for Mac desktop?

Kelli XO

Trying to find really loud, good quality speakers compatible with my boyfriends desktop Mac computer. I found speakers on the apple website but I don't know how to tell if they're loud or not. ): Thanks! (:

Answer
He should count himself lucky he has a girlfriend who has an interest in speakers. lol. A guys dream. And then to want to purchase a set that is quality and loud? He owes you a dozen roses and a romantic dinner. lol. Way cool on your part.

Try Focal speakers a very exclusive brand made in France. http://www.amazon.com/Focal-Satellite-Speakers-Dock-Players/dp/B001RQ4IA4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343619480&sr=8-2&keywords=focal+speakers

Bowers and Wilkens http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDoKjoARZQ8E0At3.JzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyB

AND

Vannatoo Speakers
http://www.vanatoo.com/products/?slug=index.php&cPath=23_26

Somewhere is the best. I hope he appreciates you.

Best.

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