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Melinda was inspired to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science, followed by an MBA, both at Duke; and, ultimately, to start her career at the then-fledgling Microsoft company. Clearly, neither Mrs. Bauer nor Melinda could know that the company would become a global corporate titan; that she’d meet and marry its cofounder, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals; that together they would create a $44 billion philanthropy, the world’s wealthiest private foundation. Melinda’s devotion to serving has channeled the significant fortune she and her husband Bill share toward helping some of the most disadvantaged people in the world. The couple started the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000 to advance their belief that “all lives have equal value. And we’re very serious about that,” she adds. At the beginning, Melinda felt most comfortable behind the scenes. By 2012, when Melinda delivered her now-famous keynote address to the London Family Planning Summit and set an outspoken course for the foundation to help answer the needs of women and girls around the world.
Perivolos Fish Tavern. Serving authentic Greek dishes and fresh seafood for over 40 years. The beach seating at Perivolos Fish Tavern. Another one of my favorites, Seaside restaurant in Perivolos. Under renovation: Saints Anárgyri Holy Orthodox Church in Megalochori. Located on the island’s northeastern coast, Koloumbos Beach is famous for its distinctive black volcanic sand and rugged cliffs, offering a secluded, natural experience accessible only by footpath. Santorini Secret Suites & Spa in Oia. The main entrance to the hotel along the pedestrian path through Oia. Breakfast with a caldera view at Honeymoon Petra Villas in Imerovigli. Kivotos hotel in Imerovigli. Oia in the distance. Acclaimed Mavro restaurant (part of Kivotos hotel) in Imerovigli. Graffiti Coffee Shop in Karterados. Church of the Holy Cross in Perissa. Boat House restaurant in Kamari: Live music, Greek Night with dancing and plate smashing. Long lines for Mama Mia at the Open Air Cinema in Kamari. Arrive at least an hour before showtime. The path up to the church.
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A Star Rating represents the quality and condition of guest facilities which is determined by 200 criteria. Star Ratings are awarded to hotels, motels, serviced apartments, self-catering, hosted accommodation and caravan-holiday parks. The scheme uses physical visits, reviews and mystery guest stays to make their accreditation on the accommodation’s ratings. Australia’s star ratings have been operating since the 1950s as both an accreditation as well as a booking service. It was first owned by the state based automobile clubs including NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAC, RAA and RACT. It was then organized by the Australian Automobile Association Tourism (AAA Tourism) as a peak body. However, the booking service in the motoring clubs was not continued and later the annual accommodation guide book ceased to be printed with the accommodation guide going online. AAA Tourism closed in 2013, but Star Ratings Australia continued as an inspection and star rating service only, as well as an accommodation website. In 2015 Star Ratings Australia became one of the first independent accommodation classification systems in the world to incorporate a consumer ‘voice’.
