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I suppose you could say I have lamb in my bones. I grew up in a Middle Eastern home, and the meat was at least as common as beef or chicken.
At Thanksgiving, we would include a rice dressing called hushwee, infused with ground lamb. In summertime, our wara aieesh, the term I knew for stuffed grape leaves (known more popularly as dolmas), were filled with lamb, rice and cinnamon and cooked in a broth flavored by lamb bones. Those bones were like dessert; everyone gnawed on them and scooped out the marrow in a swoon after the meal.
My mother, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, didn't need to take a butchering class. I remember watching her flash a knife through the fat and cartilage of lamb shoulder and legs, cutting the meat precisely into right-size sections.
It was common for us to drive two hours from our home in mid-Michigan to the farmers market in Detroit, where my mother trusted the quality of the meats because Arabs and other Arab Americans, as passionate about lamb as she, worked many of the stalls.
"Trusted" might not be quite the right word. When entering one of the small markets, I would trail behind her, a little embarrassed, as she would harangue the poor guy behind the counter.
"Is it fresh?" she'd begin her inquisition.
"Yes, yes, of course," the man would answer through an Arabic accent.
My mother's eyebrows would narrow.
"I don't want it if it's not fresh," she would say.
"It's fresh," the man would reply. "Fresh. Look. Fresh."
He'd pick up some of the red meat and hold it in front of her. Mom would give it the once-over with a diamond-cutter's eye.
"Hownee," she would say, which roughly translates as, "Bring it here. I want to smell."
The guy would raise the meat closer to her nose. My mother would inhale delicately, a trust-but-verify type of sniff.
"Ma badeesh dihin!" she'd say. I don't want fat. Her way of saying: Okay.
You don't have to be Lebanese to go a little lamb crazy at this time of year. Spring lamb is a treat and, somehow, it signals the beginning of grilling season. I don't feel as if the season has really begun until I grill some lamb, typically kebabs.
Years ago, I visited Lebanon, and lamb, you might say, was in the air. My cousin and her family whisked us from one restaurant to the next, this one with a natural waterfall, that one on a mountaintop overlooking the rippling blue Mediterranean Sea.
All of them had one item in common: grilled lamb. Menus typically offered it sliced from a rotisserie (shawarma), stuffed into a sausage (maanke, mild; suuok, spicy) and as a loin with an olive oil and herb sauce (sharhat ghanam). But the go-to dish was inevitably grilled kebabs (lahum mishwee).
The waiters made a show of using a round of pita to slide the cubes of meat down the skewer, along with the grilled onions and tomatoes, onto an oblong platter. The performance seemed somehow to heighten the lovely, hot-off-the-grill aromas. The lamb was tender, with mild spice and a light char from a wood-fueled grill. Kebabs in my home and in Lebanon generally were served with mezze of hummus, labneh (sour cheese spread), baba ghanouj (smoked eggplant dip), warm pita, olives, feta, tabboulehand/or a green salad with a lemony dressing.
I could not help comparing the restaurant kebabs in Lebanon to the ones my mother made, and I could never decide which I thought was better. I learned from my mother, as she had from hers, how to select and cut lamb. But my education was more intentional. I was a boy, after all. The male members of a Lebanese family were not expected to learn how to cook. It wasn't until my 20s that I asked my mom to show me how to butcher a section of lamb.
Neither of us knew it at the time, but my newfound knowledge led to what my mother would regard as a culinary criminal act.
I moved to Texas, where I discovered flavors of the Lone Star State and the Southwest. I began pairing some of those flavors with traditional Lebanese foods: cilantro instead of mint, hominy rather than garbanzos, lime in lieu of lemon and jalapenos in dishes where no peppers had existed.
I called the fusion cuisine Leb-Tex. Why would anyone reinvent that which was perfect, my mother wanted to know. Had I no respect for tradition? The worst offense was slow-smoking the kibbeh, arguably the Lebanese national dish, which, often shaped like a small football, is finely ground lamb mixed with bulgur wheat and filled with pine nuts, seasonings and coarsely ground lamb. (Having whetted your appetite, I promise to write about Leb-Tex in a future column.)
My Southwestern take on shish kebab didn't sit all that well, either. Even as I paid tribute to my Lebanese roots, I was nonetheless thoroughly Americanized. Rather than marinate the lamb chunks in lemon juice, as is standard not only in Lebanese but in other preparations, I bathed them in lime, garlic and cilantro. For the finishing touch, I added a chili pepper to the skewer. The zesty result is a Sun Belt take on a Mediterranean favorite.
I tried making Texas mezze as an accompaniment, with guacamole, chile con queso, deviled eggs, queso blanco, pickled okra and tomato salsa. But that was a bridge too far even for this heretic. Instead, I served my Southwest kebabs with Lebanese standards.
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Lisa Elovich of Pugnacious Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing packed the Saratoga Springs City Center for "Night of the Future Champions" which showcased top local talent and a main event featuring former IBO champion Ray Joval against rising star James "Buddy" McGirt Jr. in a ten round middleweight contest.
In a scintillating headliner televised on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, McGirt bounced back from his first career loss to Carlos DeLeon Jr. four months ago to engage the veteran Joval in an entertaining war.
Joval put his top ten ranking on the line after winning four straight since his loss to Fernando Vargas loss in March of '05 while McGirt had moved back to middleweight where he feels he has the advantage against his opponents in size and power.
McGirt utilized that advantage in the first three rounds, as he boxed Joval from the outside with pinpoint southpaw jabs and left crosses.
It looked like a short night for 25-year old fast-paced McGirt as he landed a chopping right to drop Joval – twelve years his senior - in the third. A followup right-left combo put the Dutchman down against the ropes for a second count. The resilient Joval refused to go down, actually staving off the KO loss by returning as good as he got to finish the round.
By the fifth, McGirt seemed to abandon what brought him success and resorted to phone booth warfare, trading with Joval on the inside, and giving the crafty veteran a chance to gain momentum. It also cost McGirt a bloody nose which seemed to flow for the remainder of the contest.
Inexplicably, this trend continued as McGirt chose to battle tactically from a distance in the opening minute of the next few rounds, then he would fall into Joval's game plan and rumble on the inside, negating his superior reach.
McGirt lost his mouthpiece in the seventh during a rough and tumble stretch while Joval was warned for low blows in the same round.
In the final rounds, Junior listened to Senior (dad and trainer Buddy) and used his angles, jab and movement to finish in style.
Youth prevailed as McGirt won going away by scores of 99-89 twice and 97-91.
Fan reaction seemed mixed as Joval had quite a throng of supporters in the house. McGirt Jr. moves to 19-1, 9 KOs, and Joval lowers to 37-5, 16 by KO. This may be Joval's final ledger as he took the microphone from ring announcer "Generous" Joe Antonacci to address the crowd. Citing that he dreamed of and fought for "world" championships, he mentioned the "young bloods" in the sport, pointing a finger to his conqueror McGirt. He mentioned writing a championship book while leaving championship boxing to the "young bloods" in the sport.
We shall see.
In the opening TV bout, up and comer Nagy Aguilera of Newburgh, NY, by way of the Dominican Republic scored a unanimous decision against native son Gary Wilcox in a heavyweight eight rounder.
The thirty five year old Wilcox used his legs, reach and ring experience to fend off the forward pressing twenty-two year old Aguilera for the first four rounds, with seemingly effective results. Up to that point, Aguilera came forward behind left hooks and right crosses, no jab in sight.
Wilcox was content to pick off Aguilera behind his left jab, then tie up. Aguilera's corner was exhorting him to put more than one punch together, with former heavyweight contender Lou Savarese joining the calls that Aguilera might need a K.O. The sixth was the most entertaining as Wilcox came off his bicycle and traded blows in the middle of the ring to the delight of the crowd.
As the bout drew to a close, Aguilera's corner looked sullen and expecting the worst.
To the dismay of the crowd, the scores of 80-72 and 78-74, all for Aguilera who is now 9-0 (6 KOs). Wilcox stands at 21-3, 7 KOs.
n the opening four rounder, two Albany super middles squared off as Markus Williams battled Donyell Dukes. A right hand from Williams opened up a cut over Dukes' left eye midway through the first. Dukes fought back hard in the second to try and even things up. Williams kept up the pressure and never let Dukes mount a sustained attack. Scores were unanimous at 40-36 and 40-35 twice, all for the now 2-0 Williams. Dukes slides to 0-4.
In a bout that could have gone either way, super middle Julio "The Animal" Garcia of Rincon, Puerto Rico had all he could handle against Albany, New York's Borngod Washington. Garcia looked the more skilled and tough than the physically soft body Washington. Midway through the first, Garcia was cut under the right eyebrow from a punch as ruled by referee Ken Zimmer, although he seemed to take the round. Things were fairly even in the second, but the third round saw a terrible cut opened just outside the left eye of Garcia, also ruled from a punch, though heads were coming together frequently. Referee Zimmer also warned Washington for throwing a tired and clutching Garcia off of him into the neutral turnbuckle. Washington began to throw punches in bunches, seemingly having an effect on the cut and tired Garcia. In the fourth and final round, Garcia went for broke, throwing bombs away, sensing he needed a knockout. In the end, scores read 40-36 and 39-37 twice, all for Garcia, who now moves to 2-1, 1 KO, while the unlucky Washington slides to 0-4.
The two walkout bouts may very well have been the best of the night according to the fans, most of who remained.
Amateur standout Mike Faragon, who just turned 21 four days ago, had all he could handle against tough guy Francisco Palacios in a six round lightweight bout. Palacios began to gain momentum with unorthodox shots that began to land in round three. Despite Faragon being the local favorite from nearby Guilderland, NY, the game and durable Palacios excited the crowd by never giving up, landing the occasional looping right hand and standing up through everything Faragon landed. Final scores after six read 60-54 across the board, all for the now 4-0 Faragon. Palacios dwindles to 3-4-4, 1 KO.
The last bout of the evening was dubbed "The Battle of Schenectady" as both combatants hailed from the nearby city. Brian Miller sported a 2-0-2 record while Bryan "Brick" Abraham was making his pro debut. Technically, somebody's "0" had to go, right? Think again. Miller appeared to be fundamentally schooled in basic boxing, relying on pressure. Abraham on the other hand appeared naturally gifted with speed of hand and foot, throwing from awkward angles, confident that he could get away with such tactics without having to pay for it in return. Abraham seemed to have first bout jitters in the beginning, running a bit too much, and Miller had trouble cornering his foe. Things settled down a bit to the fans' satisfaction and punches began to land, although neither fighter was hurt in the process. Supporters of both guys shouted instructions to "Brian" or "Bryan," confusing as it may have seemed. Both gave everything they had and no, nobody's "0" did go…….for now. Final scores were 39-37 for Abraham, and 38-38 twice for a majority draw. Rematch anyone?
Boxing celebrities in the audience included Gerry Cooney, Livingstone Bramble, Vinnie Maddalone, Lou Savarese, Frank Houghtaling and Tony Marshall.
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Which is why it was no surprise to me that when MAC decided to venture into fragrance, they chose to further explore the personalities of six of their most loved Lipsticks.
The fact that MAC have created these fragrances is very special and exciting, made more pleasing by the price of £35 per bottle. I think that of all the high end beauty brands, MAC attracts a customer from a much younger age. For this reason, I'm pleased that the £35 price tag is something that is attainable both for the seasoned beauty lover and also the younger girl who will save her pocket money especially to buy a bottle.
Here is a list of the collection, complete with notes…
Ruby Woo woody floral
Candy Yum-Yum fruity floral gourmand
Lady Danger woody floriental
My Heroine woody leather
Creme d'Nude amber musk
Velvet Teddy wild honey
It's remarkable how much of a picture you create in your head when you grow to love something. If you had asked me to pair scents with these lipsticks, I'd have envisaged a bold tuberose for Ruby Woo and maybe a rich chocolate for Velvet Teddy. Equally, the moment I sprayed my Creme d'Nude I was taken aback by how perfectly I felt the fragrance captured the mirroring Lipstick. It is soft, sexy, feminine, and I could just imagine all of our MAC girls in my store loving it and wearing it.
For a limited time, you can buy the mirroring Lipstick shade in a special packaging to match the fragrance bottle at the usual price of £15.50. Whether you simply want the lipstick because you know and love it, or you want to buy the two as a set, these are not to be missed.
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In French cuisine, there no other ingredient more fascinating than the foie gras.
Free range, quality, freshness, cooking method.
When you combine these concepts at the highest level, a dream-like dish is created,
as if a magic spell was cast upon it.
The ancient Roman poet Horace once praised foie gras as a work of art.
There are two types of foie gras; goose foie gras and duck foie gras
Goose foie gras has a low melting point; its has a gentle taste and a fluffy texture which melts right in your mouth.
Duck foie gras on the other hand is more smooth in consistancy and has a rich, deep flavor.
For my cooking, I have chosen the best foie gras straight from a small French village
The duck foie gras is provided by Mr. Jean Daniel Castaing.
When one thinks of foie gras, they often imagne force feeding ducks corn puree to fatten them up.
However, the way Mr.Castaing raises his ducks and the foie gras that he provides, is very different.
The free range ducks fed special corn from Guranmaisu one duck at a time,
straight from the farmer's palms.
Mr.Castaing's ducks are free to roam the farm and are raised to be healthy by feeding them only organic corn.
As a result, this kind of foie gras takes more time to become available.
The highest quality of foie gras is carefully hand picked for the restaurant.
Without compromising the freshness, the foie gras is transported to Japan by air.
When I was training to become a chef, I became fascinated by the foie gras, and challeged myself to create the best foie gras possible
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Another study recently added to the growing body of evidence that nurse work environments affect patient outcomes.
Published online in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care, the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing study found Medicare patients who underwent elective hip and knee surgery in hospitals with insufficient nurse staffing and poor nurse work environments were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within a month of discharge.
For those familiar with the issue, the connection between inferior nurse working conditions and a higher rate of readmissions isn't exactly surprising. But this study provides an interesting detail that quantifies the effect of overstretched nurses responsible for too many patients: Each additional patient in a nurse's workload was associated with an 8 percent increased likelihood of a patient needing to be readmitted within 30 days.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, patients cared for in the best work environments — where nurses reported strong collegial relationships with physicians and autonomy in clinical practice — had 12 percent lower odds of an early readmission, researchers found.
"These study findings are consistent with decades of prior research demonstrating the role hospital nurses play in ensuring safe outcomes for surgical patients," said the study's senior author Matthew McHugh, PhD, JD, MPH, RN, associate director of the school's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research.
"Nurses work around-the-clock providing care to patients before, during and after surgery, making them the likely healthcare providers to identify and intervene on early warning signs that could lead to a negative health outcome."
The study spanned 112,017 Medicare patients undergoing elective total hip or knee replacement in 495 hospitals in California, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Overall, almost 6 percent of patients were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. For more than half, the unplanned readmission occurred within 10 days of discharge.
The most common reason for readmission, the study found, was postoperative infection. The finding makes sense, researchers explained, given nurses' pivotal role in keeping infection at bay.
"Nurses are involved in many aspects of infection prevention, including: timely initiation of antibiotics prior to surgery, stopping antibiotics at the appropriate time, wound care management, monitoring for signs and symptoms of infection or sepsis and patient education about preventing infection after discharge. Nurses also prevent infection through consistent and thorough hand washing practices," they wrote.
"When nurses are stressed for time, any and all of these infection prevention measures may be compromised."
The second most common readmission reason was for packed cell transfusion, indicative of anemia secondary to blood loss. When nurses are too busy to consistently assess lab values, vital signs and physical status for signs of slow blood loss, patient care suffers, the study points out. But when workloads are manageable, nurses are able to keep an eye on potential problems and keep the entire healthcare team aware of important changes.
Adequate nurse staffing and supportive work environments for nurses are crucial for value-based care, the study suggests.
"Our findings provide implications for hospital administrators and policymakers," researchers warned. "Empirical evidence suggests that when hospital budgets are squeezed, nursing services are often the first resource to be cut; however, doing so may be costly. Hospital administrators should be cautious of reducing investments in nursing in an effort to cut expenses."
To put it plainly, when money is tight, cutting back on nursing care is an awful idea for both patient outcomes and the bottom line. If you value your patients, you'd better value your nurses.


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The finding came from new research from the University of Oxford and was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study is the largest yet to compare cardiovascular disease rates between vegetarians and meat eaters.
Heart disease is the biggest cause of death in developed countries and accounts for 65,000 deaths in the UK each year. This study, however, indicates that eating a vegetarian diet could considerably lower a person's risk of cardiovascular disease.
Lead author Dr. Francesca Crowe, from the Cancer Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, explained:
"Most of the difference in risk is probably caused by effects on cholesterol and blood pressure, and shows the important role of diet in the prevention of heart disease."
The experts analyzed nearly 45,000 participants (34% were vegetarian) from England and Scotland who signed up for the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Oxford study.
These kinds of reports do not usually have a significant representation of vegetarians as this one does, therefore, the team was able to make more accurate approximations of the relative risks between the vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
The EPIC-Oxford cohort report was conducted by the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford and received funding from the Medical Research Council and Cancer Research UK.
Professor Tim Key, co-author and deputy director of the Cancer Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, said: "The results clearly show that the risk of heart disease in vegetarians is about a third lower than in comparable non-vegetarians."
After controlling for certain variables that may have affected the results, such as smoking, age, physical activity, alcohol intake, socioeconomic background, and educational level, the scientists came up with the statistic of 32% risk reduction.
During the 1990s, subjects were enrolled in the study and asked to fill out questionnaires concerning their well-being and current lifestyle. The participants were asked about their diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
About 20,000 volunteers' blood pressures were also measured, and they gave samples of their blood so that the scientists could check their cholesterol.
The participants were monitored until 2009, during which time 1,235 cases of cardiovascular disease were discovered. This consisted of 169 deaths and 1066 hospital diagnoses recognized through records in hospitals and certificates of death.
The experts utilized data from the MINAP (Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project) in order to confirm cases of heart disease.
According to the scientists, compared to the non-vegetarians, vegetarians had lower cholesterol levels and blood pressures, which is believed to be the primary reason they experienced a lower risk of heart disease.
As a consequence of the vegetarians' diets, they generally had lower BMI (body mass indices) and fewer cases of diabetes. Prior research also demonstrated that eating a vegetarian diet and exercising three or more times a week can significantly lower the risk of diabetes. However, BMI and diabetes were not found to notably influence the results.
When the results were adjusted to leave out the impact of BMI, vegetarians had a 28% reduced chance of developing heart disease.
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The findings reinforce the idea that diet is central to prevention of heart disease, and build on previous work looking at the influence of vegetarian diets."
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Government Accountability Board action on new
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November 11, 2008
In approving new rules requiring special interest groups to fully disclose their electioneering activities and abide by existing state campaign contribution limits, the state Government Accountability Board today struck an important blow for the public's right to know and helped put the "r" back in free speech.
Candidates for state office in Wisconsin are limited in what they can take in campaign donations from individuals and political action committees, they cannot accept anything from the general treasury of a corporation, labor union or nonprofit group, and they must disclose everything. Thanks to the gaping loophole the GAB voted today to close, special interest groups have been able to take money from anyone, from anywhere and in any amount, and they don't have to disclose anything. Because so-called "issue ad" groups are operating totally outside the law, they are able to use money from sources that are off limits to candidates and effectively hijack state elections, pushing candidates to the sidelines and doing most all of the talking during campaigns. And even as they overwhelm candidates and increasingly control what voters read, see and hear about state campaigns, these groups are keeping the voters entirely in the dark about how much they are spending to influence elections and where they get the money to pay for all the advertising they are doing.
The new board showed its independence today and acted decisively in the public interest. The new rules the GAB approved represent a reasonable, responsible and measured response to the single most significant pathology that plagues the health of democracy in Wisconsin.
These new rules will have to be reviewed by the Legislature and will almost certainly be legally challenged by opponents of disclosure. The road to this reform will be a long and bumpy one, but the Government Accountability Board demonstrated today that it is willing to make the journey. We applaud today's action and are more confident than ever that the public's right to know who is seeking to influence our elections and the citizenry's interest in safeguarding the democratic process against corruption will prevail in the end.


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Saudi to host biggest food, hotel and hospitality event with over 400 companies from 22 countries.
Saudi Arabia's 18th International event for food, beverages and catering, hotel equipment, supplies and services is to be held from May 19-22, 2013, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture.
The event will be hosting over 400 companies from 22 countries with national pavillions from China, Egypt, Indonesia, Taiwan, Turkey, USA; individual companies from Turkey, Algeria, Brazil, China, Egypt, France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, USA and Saudi companies representing international brand
The exhibition includes the Top Chef & Art de Table contests, jointly organized by ACE and Saudi Arabian Chef Association, where culinary skills of chefs from the finest hotels and restaurants will be put to a test.
Zahoor Siddique, Vice President for Exhibitions, ACE, said, "This is the leading event in the Kingdom's food, hotel, and hospitality industries, with a successful track record of more than seventeen years."
With a growing population of 23 million, estimated to reach 50 million over the next decade, Saudi Arabia accounts for 63% of all the region's food imports. The Saudi Halal food market alone accounts for $6 billion annually. Saudi Arabia's fast food market is expected to reach a value of US$ 4.5 billion in the next three years, driven by high demand among young, affluent citizens. The packaged food market is expected to grow to US$ 21.7 billion by 2014 and sales rising by around 5% annually. The health and dietary foods and beverage market is growing at nearly 12% a year.
An expatriate population of nearly 7 million and the annual pilgrim crowd of more than 5 million also provides for the growth of the food, hotel and hospitality industry.
Zahoor added, "This show is organized in light of the exciting developments in Saudi Arabia's hotel industry and consistent with our continued efforts to make our events truly relevant to the needs of our clients."
He pointed out, "The Saudi food, hotel and hospitality Arabia Food & Hotel comes at a time when the Kingdom's food and hospitality industries are experiencing rapid growth as more prestigious properties and new hotels are built for the rising number of tourists who are visiting every year."
As Saudi Arabia's tourism market exceeds $15bn annually and is expected to reach $60bn by 2019, the Kingdom is witnessing a boom in the hotel and hospitality sector. The direct contribution of the travel and tourism market to the Saudi GDP is expected to be around $14.9 billion.
Further plans have been chalked out to increase the number of hotel rooms, furnished apartments, leisure resorts, restaurants and food outlets in the country. Mega tourism projects on the Red Sea coast, will provide a wave of opportunities for local and international suppliers alike. The creation of the colossal King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh, near Jeddah, and other new economic cities will have state-of-the-art hotels and hospitality facilities.


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Magnuson Kissimmee Maingate Hotel
About the hotel
Located near Disney World Resort, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, the Magnuson Hotel Kissimmee Maingate has free breakfast and free high speed internet access.
Our standard rooms are equipped to provide comfort for the larger group. These rooms allow for 4 people to enjoy a comfortable stay with many amenities to aid your enjoyment including free internet and a small fridge to store your snacks.
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Nanga Parbat, Ski Attempt. In 1990, under the sponsorship of the Deutsches Institut für Auslandsforschung, Josef and Marianne Walter reached the Diamir Col on skis but were unable to continue because of snow conditions. (AAJ, 1991, pp. 276-7.) The idea intrigued Peter Wörgotter, and so he and Austrian companions Christian Bogensperger, Fritz Hörhager, Herbert Rainer, Max Schneider and Dr. Joachim Zeitz arrived at Base Camp at 4000 meters below the Diamir Glacier, accompanied by 54 low-altitude porters. On June 24, Wörgötter, Bogensperger and Rainer climbed to 5000 meters on the Diamir Glacier, to where the 1961 and 1962 German expeditions had placed their Camp I. They traversed the glacier below the Sigi Löw Ice Couloir and on to 5600 meters where they placed their Camp I. After a long rest, the three climbed a steep gully after sundown and continued up a steep slope on the glacier where they set up a tent for Camp II at 5950 meters. Finally, the next day they found a way through the 150-meter-high step. After ascending a 30-meter-high ice cliff, they made a supply dump at 6170 meters. They skied back to Base Camp in only two hours. On July 4, after some bad weather, the same three climbed to Camp II and the next day to the supply depot. Clouds forced them back to Camp II, where they found Hörhager and Schneider. They all descended. On July 9, they returned to Camp II and the day after established Camp III at 6350 meters. On July 11, they ascended an 800-meter-high avalanche track since the snow beside it was knee- deep. They set up Camp IV at 7000 meters below a rock rib. Rainer climbed another 400 meters solo and left supplies to the north of the north summit. Bogensperger spent an uneasy night. Because of his condition, on the 12th they decided to descend. The snow in the avalanche track was full of humps and ridges; the snow beside it was heavy and covered with breakable crust. Eventually they reached Camp II. On June 13, they evacuated Camp II and descended to Base Camp. Depite bad weather, they had managed to open a new route which led nearly to the Bazhin Basin and the summit pyramid.
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To Save Everything, Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism, by Evgeny Morozov. PublicAffairs. 432 pages. $28.99.
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It's a rare week when somebody doesn't have something sweeping to say about the Internet. It's making us smarter or it's making us dumber; it's making us nicer or it's making us meaner. It's hard to keep track of when it's disrupting one thing or having a chilling effect on another, but everybody can agree that whatever it's doing is definitely irreversible. To Evgeny Morozov, who has emerged as perhaps the most useful — wittingly and unwittingly — technological skeptic around, such "Internet-centrism" is just a new name for old messianic ways of thinking. In To Save Everything, Click Here, he goes about debunking two claims. The first is that there is such a thing as "an Internet" about which we ought to have opinions. The second, to which he devotes most of his energy, is the subclaim that "the Internet" is going to make everything better.
In Morozov's account, "Internet-centrism" is the belief that there is this thing called "the Internet" and that it has certain native characteristics and priorities — openness, say, or transparency — that we thwart at our own peril. This, he says, is wrong; what we call "the Internet" is merely a collection of tools made by various people on behalf of myriad organizations for manifold purposes — Twitter, he points out, has very little in common with Instapaper — and when we obscure that variety we make ourselves complicit in a lazy, dangerous pietistic fantasy. Appeals to the monolithic and ineluctable, as Morozov has learned from Dewey and Foucault, invariably hide some active party's power grab, and prevent us from confronting such "complex empirical matters" as "the politics of algorithms" or "the history of facial-recognition technologies." This is an important, necessary argument, and Morozov has done honorable work in making it.
The cheap McLuhanist belief that there are inviolable qualities of a medium, Morozov continues, provides the foundation for technological "solutionism." This is the idea that the increased efficiency, clarity, and order provided by technology via the Internet are going to deliver us from the problems politics has failed to solve. Morozov is happy to grant that technology can do a lot of super things. What he thinks the techno-utopians don't understand is that many of our fixes might prove more troublesome and expensive than they initially seem.
Take, for example, a "smart" trash can. Each time you open and close the lid, an embedded camera takes a picture of your refuse and posts the image to a social network. Consumers, motivated by shame, will be encouraged to recycle. This might minimize household waste in the short term, but at what cost? It could be used as political cover, to encourage consumers to focus on the relatively minor environmental problem of the household rather than the major problem of industry. It might, furthermore, train us on a certain incentive structure, and thus train us out of the broader sentiment of civic responsibility. Each chapter of Morozov's book applies this basic argument to another field: predictive policing, self-driving cars, et cetera. In each arena, politics — the idea of progress by wrangling — is abjured by "cyber-Whigs" in favor of engineering. If we can solve for efficiency (and thereby minimize friction in resource allocation, bring down informational costs, and properly align incentives), everything else will fall into place.
But as Morozov makes clear, this preoccupation with efficiency emphasizes means over ends. Or, more specifically, it confuses the means we have at our disposal for the ends that are so troublesome to determine. Take, for example, the "self-tracking" movement, which promotes the universal quantification of expenditure.
Self-tracking can tell us how much energy our air-conditioning system consumes and might even tell us how well its demands match our own goals, but it cannot comment on the desirability of leaving the air-conditioning on.
For that, we need the particular kind of proceduralism — messy, imperfect, inefficient in design — we call politics.
Morozov's favorite formulation of this means/end problem is in terms of two analytic modes: the narrative imagination versus the numerical imagination. The narrative imagination, a term Morozov borrows from the philosopher Martha Nussbaum, is the facility we have for telling ourselves, and one another, repeatable and coherent stories about how we got here and where we might now go. These are necessarily stories about ends — about the kinds of people we are and the kinds of communities we wish to live in. The numerical imagination, by contrast, considers the kinds of metrics we might keep in mind as we pursue our goals. As Morozov puts it, "Numeric imagination might tell us how to use the air conditioner more efficiently, but narrative imagination can tell us whether we should use it at all." As long as we retain both modes — as long as we balance political discussions of whether to use air conditioning with technological discussions of how best to use it — we'll be fine. The trouble is when we think the computational can do the work of the poetic.
Morozov, not given to throat-clearing, states his book's premise up front:
Silicon Valley's quest to fit us all into a digital straightjacket by promoting efficiency, transparency, certitude, and perfection — and, by extension, eliminating their evil twins of friction, opacity, ambiguity, and imperfection — will prove to be prohibitively expensive in the long run.
He goes on to say that "Sometimes, imperfect is good enough; sometimes, it's much better than perfect." The allusion to Donald Winnicott isn't incidental, for this marks an otherwise unannounced shift in Morozov's book from political economy to psychology.
Ignorance can be dangerous, but so can omniscience: there is a reason why some colleges stick to need-blind admissions processes. Ambivalence can be counterproductive, but so can certitude: if all your friends really told you what they thought, you might never talk to them again.
It's all very well said, and To Save Everything has been greeted with nearly uniform critical response: Morozov is a brilliant man. His examples are often a little far-fetched, and he might have written a more persuasive book had he more carefully distinguished between probable futures (self-driving cars) and long-shot ones (the elimination of crime). The problem with Morozov's book is with his rhetorical style — his paranoid contempt for his perceived enemies; his tendency to caricature their arguments; and his studied neglect of the contemporary thinkers who have anticipated and influenced him, and with whom he might make common cause.
But none of this is merely rhetorical. His book fails on its own moral terms. Nearly every attribute he identifies with the rise of the "numerical imagination" is characteristic of his own argumentative manner. He is certain and omniscient. He has no time for ambiguity or ambivalence. You are with him or you are against him. He might be read as exactly the sort of person we will all become if his direst predictions come true. He puts himself forward as the ultimate product of the Internet whose existence he so resolutely denies.
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"Combating Corporate Espionage," Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and Intellectual Property Law Institute, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (November 4-8, 2010)
"Use of Athletes' Images: An Active Area of Litigation and Licensing," Santa Clara Law Sports Law Symposium, Santa Clara, California (September 16, 2010)
"Getting Real About Making It In Hollywood," American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries First Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television and Sports, Miami Beach, Florida (April 22-24, 2010)
"Entertainment Case Law Update," Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and Intellectual Property Law Institute, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (November 11-15, 2009)
"2008 Developments in Sports Antitrust Cases," Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and Intellectual Property Law Institute, Los Cabos, Mexico (November 12-16, 2008)
"When Must Competitors Compete? Antitrust, Sports and the 'Trade or Commerce' Requirement," ABA Antitrust Section Teleconference (October 24, 2007)
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"Relevant Markets in Intercollegiate Sports," 2005 Antitrust and Trade Regulation Seminar, Santa Fe, New Mexico (July 7-9, 2005)
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NSIC to celebrate 25th Anniversary in 2016-17
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) is excited to announce that it will celebrate its 25th Anniversary during the 2016-17 academic year. The year-long celebration will lead up to July 1, 2017 when the league will turn 25 years old. As part of the event, the NSIC has unveiled its 25th Anniversary logo, which will be used as the league's official logo during the next 12 months.


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Now, you may have a plan to buy a dog. As we know that if we have a pet, we have to make sure that those animals are very secure. If we talk about health, animals can be one of media to transmit diseases and we have to give some treatment to the animals so that they will not suffer any diseases that perhaps can transmit to people around it. If you have an allergy attack, getting a pet like a dog perhaps will be a dilemma because you are afraid that the dog can make you allergic. Even though there are warning that some dogs are hypoallergenic, you have to note that no dog is 100% hypoallergenic. There are a variety of breeds which do well with allergy sufferers. There are dogs that have a predictable, non-shedding coat that generates less dander. Dander that is attached to the hair of pet is something that causes most pet allergies in humans. And now the question is, is Pomsky hypoallergenic?
When we see a Pomsky, we cannot deny that it is very cute. Its double coat that is soft and fluffy, its curved tail, its medium length muzzle, its rose or pointy small ears and almond shaped eyes can be reasons why we want to have it and befriend with this puppy. However, if you have an allergy you have to think again whether this kind of dog is hypoallergenic or not. First, what is hypoallergenic? Hypoallergenic means that the dog will not cause an allergic reaction to people who are allergic to dogs. Perhaps you have heard that Pomskies are hypoallergenic. But wait, do not believe that myth first! You have to note that Pomsky pups are not Hypoallergenic. The primary issue here is that people think that those who are allergic to dogs are allergic to their hair. Actually, this is not the case. Allergy can be caused by the saliva, urine or even the dander of the dog as well. For people who have allergy to the dander of the dog might need to take additional care such as regular brushing and bathing weekly. Even for people who have a mild allergy, they can live well with the dog if they always vacuum daily and use high grade air filters to make sure that the dander and hair levels are minimum. The coat of Pomsky is thick and double covered. It shed its undercoat completely each year. It means people who have allergies who do not want to vacuum regularly will discover their allergies coming to the fore.
Once again, are Pomsky dogs hypoallergenic? The answer is no. If you have an allergy to dog, it is better if you do not buy Pomsky. However, if you suffer from pet allergies but you still want to have it, it is recommended for you to discuss your options with your doctor before you choose your pet. Besides, you also need to visit with a dog before you adopt to gage any potential allergic reactions. In addition, you also can consult with a breeder or work with a breed-specific rescue group to look for a hypoallergenic breed.


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Greetings Readers!
Welcome to another feature here at fashioneyesta.com.
In todays instalment we are going to be focusing on Natural Cosmetics, where I will be revealing how you can make your own moisturising, beautiful scented bath melts that would make excellent gifts and are easy to adapt to suit any occasion and any individual.
The recipe below is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Let us begin!
Please Note: Before carrying out any of the recipes I will be sharing with you please consult the guidelines I have provided on my website on essential oil and heat safety via the links below.
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Should you not carefully consult the information provided via the links, responsibility for any incidents occurring are not assumed by Emily Davison founder of fashioneyesta.com.
This recipe makes 2 large bath melts or 4-5 small ones.
You Will Need
- 50 grams of Cocoa Butter.
- 1 tablespoon of Sweet Almond Oil.
- 10-20 drops of essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice.
- A pan
- A glass bowl
- A stirrer
- Bolds in the shapes of your choice
- Dried flowers (optional)
- Fill the pan a quarter of the way up with water.
- Stand the glass bowl or jug in the pan of boiling water and ad the coca butter to the glass jug or bowl to belt. Note if you have a sight impairment I would recommend using heat proof gloves or seek help from another.
- When all of the cocoa butter is melted to an even liquid, remove from the heat and add one tablespoon of sweet almond oil mixed all (alternatives if you have a nut allergy could be Grapeseed oil or Apricot Kernel oil both available from Holland & Barrot.)
- Once removed from the heat, allow to cool as much as possible, but be sure to add essential or fragrance oils before the solution stars to solidify.
- When the mixture is cool enough add essential oils of your choosing. I choose Lavender and Amber for one and Rose for another to give my bath experiences a really relating feel. Then sprinkle dried flower petrels or tiny rose buds into the mixture.
- When ready carefully pour into the moulds and place into the fridge and leave overnight. I prefer to use silicone moulds which you use for catering and baking as it is easier to use without braking the actual mould.
- And there you have it some wonderful, bath melts that are organic, completely cruelty free and smell utterly fabulous.
Essential Oils I Used
Lavender, a wonderful scented fragrance that reminds one of the French Countryside. However. there is more to this flower than one would imagine it is used to help with thing such as stress, the nervous system and calmness. Whats more, it has many benefits for the skin and has been proven to relieve skin complaints such as acne and also aids with things such as respiratory disorders, insomnia, immunity and blood circulation.
Amber is made from a gum resin which has a distinctive sweet, spicy scent. Amber fragrance has many benefits for the hair, skin, nails as well as benefits for your general and mental health. Amongst many things Amber holds anti-aging properties, aids the reparation of wounds and stretch marks and aids to help you relax and unwind.
Rose is one of the wonder essential oils of the natural beauty world, it has been used for thousands of years and has many different properties. It is one of the favoured products that many leading beauty companies use. It reduces inflammation and redness, is an antiseptic and treats spots and other types of skin bacterial infections, it tones and lifts the skin and aids to relieve signs of ageing and balances the skin. Rose also has many medicinal properties and relives stress and has been proven to aid a number of health conditions such as liver problems, bleeding and prevents nerves.
Top Tips
- Please ensure that you only use moulds, bowels, glass beakers and so on that are specifically for Cosmetics making or washed on a high heat to avoid contamination.
- If you plan to give these to friends as gifts be sure to wrap them in grease proof paper.
- Never use any other essential oil apart from Mandarin if you are pregnant.
- If you are unsure about using an essential oils due to health reasons always seek the advice of your doctor.
- If have sight loss and are concerned that you are concerned that you are going to burn yourself please seek help or be sure to use assistive kitchen equipment found on the RNIB website.
So, that concludes our first instalment of Fashioneyesta's guide to making natural cosmetics, please feel free to send in any requests via the form below or tweet me @DavisonEm.
Catch you next time!


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1929 Douglas 600cc Twin- barn find - running nicely - watch the video
Barn find in good sound condition. Now with added video- watch it fly !
1929 Douglas model E29 600cc twin, that has been hidden away for 50 years or more.
It looks to be very original and complete, and in very nice sound condition with lots of
We have a VMCC dating certificate and a new UK registration number.
Exciting vintage project, and it should go quite well when it is done. Quite rare as well.
And now it is running- and with new V5C UK registration. Great bike.


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"Yes, I didn't shoot Henry Clay, and I didn't hang John C. Calhoun." That was how Andrew Jackson responded as he was close to death. Most people, I imagine, reflect on life and wish they did more – travelled more, spent more time with family and friends, and were happier. I guess for our 7th president, he wished he had done more killing.
Jackson, never one to let go of a grudge, held on to his hatred for these two men for over twenty years. By the way, Calhoun was Jackson's Vice-President during his first term.
If you would like to know why Jackson had such deep hatred for these men, check out the videos below:
The Corrupt Bargain of 1824 (AKA, Why He Hated Henry Clay)
The Nullification Crisis (AKA, Why He Hated John C. Calhoun)
***For more info on this and the life of Henry Clay, check out Robert Remini's EXCELLENT book, Henry Clay, Statesman for the Union.***


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In accordance with the Swiss Abroad Act (SR 195.1), the Federal Council, at its meeting on 20 December 2017, instructed the FDFA to consult the two parliamentary foreign affairs committees about these closures. The FDFA will inform the Federal Council about the results of the consultation.
Unlike the Swiss embassy in Islamabad and consulate general in San Francisco, the Swiss consulates general in Karachi and Los Angeles no longer provide consular services. The Swiss consulate general in Karachi has limited opportunities to engage in its main activities, i.e. to promote the Swiss economy, trade and tourism. The international communication activities currently carried out by the Swiss consulate general in Los Angeles can be undertaken by the consulate general in San Francisco, a city that is also located in California.
Switzerland's network of representations, currently comprised of some 170 representations abroad, is subject to continuous adaptation based on Switzerland's interests, developments in political and economic centers of gravity and available financial resources.
Address for enquiries:
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When planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, emphasis is mostly placed on the four super awesome theme parks and the two crazy cool waterparks. The thrill rides, crowds, fast passes, tons of walking, waiting, and sore feet are all part of the vacation package.
But, SURPRISE! There is so much more!
Walt Disney World has a TON of amazing things to do that do not require a theme park ticket! Consider these TOP 10 awesome experiences on your arrival or check out day or plan several days to explore another side of Disney!
Click here to learn about 10 super awesome FREE things to do at Disney on your rest day!
No theme park ticket required!
- Make advanced dining reservations for an exciting dinner show! Disney offers three family-friendly options for entertainment + meal combination. Mickey's Backyard BBQ and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue are both hosted at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Our favorite Disney dinner show is a breathtaking and enchanting luau and family-style feast called Spirit of Aloha at the Polynesian Village Resort.
2. Spend a day shopping and eating at Disney Springs! All Disney resorts have free transportation to Disney Springs (DS), which is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment marketplace. Complimentary self parking is available as well as valet parking of your vehicle for $20.
The 150+ venue complex sits next to the peaceful Sassagoula River and has four main areas: The Landing, Marketplace, Town Center and West Side.
The World Of Disney is the largest Disney store in the country and can be found in the Marketplace. At the time of this post, 110 retail shops can be found at Disney Springs, including Anthropologie, Coca-Cola Store, Disney's Pin Traders, LACOSTE, The Lego Store, Levi's, MAC Cosmetics, Origins, Pandora Jewelry, Savannah Bee Company, Sephora, UGG, and Vera Bradley, just to name a few!
All of that shopping will certainly cause hunger and Disney Springs boasts 55 restaurants (at the time of this post). You are sure to find something that fills your tummy. There are kiosks, quick service, food trucks, table service, fine dining and even entertainment dining to choose from.
This is just a small sampling of your dining options at the Disney Springs complex: The BOATHOUSE, Bongos Cuban Café, The Daily Poutine, D-Luxe Burger, Earl of Sandwich, Namaste Café food truck, Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, House of Blues Restaurant and Bar, Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, Morimoto Asia, Paddlefish, Rainforest Café, The Smokehouse, Sprinkles, and T-REX.
When you exhaust all retail options and eat to your hearts content, there is still more to do at Disney Springs! Check out AMC Movies at Disney Springs 24, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, The Marketplace Carousel and Characters in Flight.
Still at Disney Springs when the sun goes down? The list of nightlife options and entertainment includes performance artists, singers and musicians preforming in the streets, live entertainment in several restaurants/lounges and even Irish dancers at Raglan Road.
***Extra hint–There is a Bibbidi Boppidi Boutique (BBB) at Disney Springs! This is an awesome option for a princess experience or knight package outside of the theme parks (ages 3-12)! If you can't get a reservation at the BBB inside of Magic Kingdom, try to snag a time at this location. Call 407-939-7893 for more information and to make reservations.
3. Disney has it's own unique Cirque de Soleil performance called La Nouba and it's permanent home is a free-standing circus theater in the West Side section of the Disney Springs complex. Usual show times occur on Tuesday-Saturday. For tickets and further information call 407-939-7600.
***La Nouba's final performance will take place in December of 2017, so book soon!
4. Character dining is NOT limited to the magnificent theme park restaurants. In fact, some of the most memorable character meals take place at the Disney resorts!
Dining at a resort does not require a theme park ticket and if you make advanced dining reservations (ADR), you can park your vehicle in the complimentary resort parking lots. Before you enter the resort property, the guard at the entrance check point will either scan your magic band or check for your name on the reservation list. Valet is also available for $20-$25.
You can also take Disney transportation from your resort. At the time of the this post, Disney does not offer direct resort-to-resort transportation, but getting to another resort is fairly easy. Most of the time, it is best to take a bus to a theme park and then take another bus to the desired resort. Sometimes monorail rides or boats rides are the quickest! Just ask the front desk concierge for the best route.
Our favorite resort character meals are 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort. Click here to read a full review of 1900 Park Fare. Click here to read a full review of Chef Mickey's. These two restaurants were non-negotiable, permanent parts of our Disney vacation planning when our children were younger.
1900 Park Fare is located inside the Grand Floridian Resort (GF), which is Disney's signature hotel near Magic Kingdom and part of the monorail system. Different characters make appearances at both breakfast and dinner and are subject to change.
For many years, we visited 1900 Park Fare for breakfast on the day we checked out of our resort. It was the last little bit of Disney magic before we headed home.
Chef Mickey's is an American-style buffet restaurant serving breakfast-brunch and dinner. It is located inside Disney's Contemporary Resort, which is near Magic Kingdom and on the monorail system.
Historically, this character meal was the first thing we did on our check-in day. It's a great way to start the fun and curb the excitement until the first day in the theme parks.
Though character meals are always subject to change, we have interacted with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck while dining at Chef Mickey's.
'Ohana (inside the Polynesian Village Resort) is another very popular restaurant that has characters during breakfast. There are several other character meals available outside of the theme parks and Disney is constantly adding new and exciting dining experiences.
For a full list of resort character dining, just call 407-939-3463. Advanced Dining Reservations (ADR) are highly recommended.
For a full list of ALL character dining options (some are in the theme parks and require theme park tickets) click here.
5. Looking for an adventure away from the theme parks? Gallop on over to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. This resort is a magnificent African-savanna themed oasis away from the crowds, lines and thrill rides. Public viewing areas overlook vast flatlands with exotic wildlife, unique animals and birds.
The Animal Kingdom Lodge hosts an intimate 12 person "Dine With An Animal Specialist" inside the Sanaa restaurant. Click here to read about our experience!
Wanyama Safari takes guests on an exciting safari expedition through the resort's savanna and ends the trek with a multi-course dinner at Jiko–The Cooking Place.
Both of these unique events require advanced reservations, so call 407-939-8687.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has some of our all-time favorite restaurants, too! Check out Sanaa for exotic African dining with an amazing view or Boma–Flavors of Africa for a delicious buffet! Read a review of Sanaa here. And a review for Boma–Flavors of Africa here.
6. For the ARRRGGHHHH, I mean pirate fans, I recommend the Pirates and Pal Fireworks Voyage that sets sail from the Contemporary Resort.
This is a super pirate-y evening aboard a "pirate ship" with "Patch the pirate" as your guide. Enjoy silly pirate-themed songs, trivia and games while sailing along Seven Seas Lagoon.
The voyage lasts between 2-3 hours and offers THE BEST views of Magic Kingdom's nighttime fireworks display. Lucky pirates might get to meet Peter Pan once the boat returns to shore. Scheduling for this event varies according to season and requires advanced reservations. Call 407-939-7529 for information.
7. How about a spa day to work out those tense muscles and rejuvenate tired feet? Yes, please!
Senses Spa has two locations on the Disney property–one at the Grand Floridian Resort and one at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort.
Spa services range from facials to full body massages, arm and hand massages to pedicures and honestly, can be quite pricy. But, if time and your wallet allow a spa indulgence, rock on, my friend!
Make some relaxing, pamper-me reservations by calling 407-939-7727.
8. One of the breathtaking features of Epcot is the mesmerizing Caribbean Coral Reef Aquarium, a 5.7 million-gallon home to over 4,000 sea creatures.
Epcot offers an exciting 2 hour behind-the-scenes tour of The Seas with Nemo and Friends and a 30 minute swim/snorkel experience in the aquarium.
The Seas Aqua Tour is for ages 8 and up and does NOT require separate theme park admission. To make advanced reservations, please call 407-939-8687.
9. A day away from the theme parks is the perfect time to buy all of those Disney souvenirs! Check out the gift shop at your resort or travel to other Disney resorts and find different treasures and mementos. Disney Springs is a great place to start, especially at the World of Disney store.
If you are willing to leave the resort area, I recommend visiting the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets and the Disney's Character Warehouse (407-477-0222). You never know what goodie will be found at this huge Disney outlet!
Another surprising place to get awesome Disney merchandise is the Walmart Supercenter at 8990 Turkey Lake Road in Orlando.
10. Though Disney offers so many other experiences, tours, golf and fishing excursions, I saved the best for last!
The last top 10 thing to do that does not require a theme park ticket is:
Some Disney guests don't realize the creamy, pineapple-y concoction can be found outside of the theme parks! YES! IT IS TRUE! GO TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
Get to the Polynesian Village Resort, by any means possible. There you will find the golden goodness we all crave! Get in line, choose your treat, grab a table and ENJOY!
Enjoy, my friends!


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Watch Ya' Mouth Game - Throwdown Edition
December 4, 2017 by Ronda
As a family, we spend a lot of time together, but it isn't always quality time if each of us have our face focused on a cell phone screen. I'm frequently looking for new ways for us to have fun together while at home. I have seen the Watch Ya' Mouth game on quite a few viral videos and I always wanted to play! I was so excited when mine arrived!
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We've played a few times now, and each time was a blast. Lots of laughs, pointing and yes...even some drool.
The box had more props than I was expecting.
Included are:
142 cards (Phrases and Throwdown)
10 colored mouthpieces (so you won't accidentally
use someone else's)
4 straws
4 noisemakers
2 Throwdown balls
The mouthpieces are washable (by hand, boiling or top rack dishwasher). If necessary,
additional mouthpieces
can be purchased.
To play, roll the dice. The dice has arrows on it and question marks. The arrows dictate who you will compete against and the question mark allows you to choose your opponent. After you roll the dice, pick up a "Throwdown Card" and follow the instructions.
The challenges can be pretty random and call for items you have around the house; like tissues, cups, even crackers. My favorite challenges were the ones that required me to get my teammates to do things without being able to gesture to them. Barely being able to speak and not being able to use my hands took creativity.
Only thing that would've made this even more fun would have been tougher phrases to guess. We got through the Phrases fairly easily, but took more time on challenges that involved props. Nonetheless, this was a fun game and would be even more fun at a family gathering with even more players! I can't wait to play this on Christmas!
Interested in playing with your friends or family as well? Here's a special offer for you!
Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition is the evolution of the original, wildly popular, hilarious Watch Ya' Mouth game. Rather than just speak phrases, players now go head-to-head with hilarious and challenging tasks - while wearing mouthpieces.
Throwdown Edition takes competition - and laughter - to the next level and builds on the multigenerational gaming phenomena.
Throwdown Edition has already been Awarded Top Holiday Toy of 2017 by Toy Insider & selected for the 2017 Amazon Holiday Toy List.
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This version is appropriate for children and adults, but if you're interested in an adult version...that's also available!
Adult bundle includes the family version and 18 and older version
Family bundle includes the family version and family expansion version


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Jay Carney: Benghazi happened 'a long time ago'
**Written by Doug Powers
Yep, that's what he said.
Video by way of Ace, who notes that we've suddenly gone from "far too early" for seeking answers on Benghazi, to "far too late":
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How long is "a long time ago"? Not even six months. Many, including this woman, would no doubt disagree.
Eh… what difference does it make?
**Written by Doug Powers
Twitter @ThePowersThatBe
Posted in: Barack Obama,Politics,Terrorist attacks
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