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Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann says his team is focused on securing home-ground advantage for the Currie Cup play-offs, despite the off-field disruptions.
The Lions have been rocked with several player exits this week. Prop Pat Cilliers and utility forward Michael Rhodes have confirmed their moves to Cape Town, lock Franco van der Merwe has signed with the Sharks (on loan) and hooker Bandise Maku is off to the Kings.
Flyhalf Elton Jantjies and utility back Jaco Taute are also expected to announce loan moves next week.
These exits follow the permanent departures of loose forward Josh Strauss (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland), props Jacobie Adriaanse (Scarlets, Wales) and Caylib Oosthuizen (Free State Cheetahs), and locks Ruan Botha (WP), Paul Willemse (Blue Bulls) and Etienne Oosthuizen (Brumbies, Australia).
Despite president Kevin de Klerk's arguments that there will be no player exodus after the Johannesburg franchise's Super Rugby relegation – their big names are shipping off in quick succession.
However, Ackermann believes his team is not distracted by these happenings.
'As a squad, we knew this was coming,' Ackermann told keo.co.za. 'We knew players would leave. We knew there would be changes. There are no hard feelings. Players need to make the best choices for their careers.
'This is probably the last competition these guys will play together as team-mates. And in a way, that has brought the team closer together. They want to win the Currie Cup, like we did last season.'
The Lions are in a strong position to do so, especially after their 22-9 victory over WP at Newlands.
With two rounds remaining, they top the standings after winning six of their eight matches. They face Griquas in Kimberley and the Blue Bulls in Johannesburg for their final league fixtures.
Ackermann said the Lions need to win those matches to secure home-ground advantage for the play-offs, which was key during their title run in 2011.
'The victory over WP gave us a lot of confidence as we haven't won in Cape Town in a long time,' said Ackermann. 'We haven't had continuity in selection over the last couple of weeks because of Springbok call-ups and injuries. But the guys who have stepped in have trained with the squad from day one and have filled in very well.
'We always knew it would take a squad of 30 players to win this tournament. If we can carry our winning momentum into our final league matches, we'll have the platform to clinch back-to-back Currie Cup titles.'
Meanwhile, Ackermann hopes there won't be other player departures in the coming weeks.
'We have a plan to keep our remaining top players in Johannesburg. We know they want to play Super Rugby, so hopefully they'll be able to go on loan to other franchises and return to the Lions.
'We will handle each case individually as every player has different terms in their contract.
'We need a competitive squad for our fixtures in 2013, especially the Super Rugby promotion-relegation play-offs.'
By Gareth Duncan
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4 Oct 2012, 09:20 amLeaving dragons!
4 Oct 2012, 09:25 amsuch poor executive ability on show for the entirety of the lions existence.
4 Oct 2012, 09:45 amWhat a disgrace!!!! King of the jungle my @rse!!!! — pathetic that the WWF allows this k@k team to call themselves Lions …. it makes a mockery of nature!!! No wonder every month you hear someone being killed by a Lion … ppl think that Lions are these lame, tame f*cked up animals because of the k@k Transvaal/Gauteng rugby team !!!
4 Oct 2012, 09:56 amAll of the other unions will benefit greatly from the demise of the Lions. If I was Ackerman I would hope to hold onto senior members of the squad aka Butch James, Waylon Murray, CJ Van Der Linde & Cobus Grobelaar along with youngsters such as Minnie, Whiteley & Deon Van Rensburg
4 Oct 2012, 10:16 amDeon Van Rensburg isn't a youngster, I think he is close to 30. Minnie has signed for 2 more years and Murray is so injured always I don't think anyone will take him. CJ is hopeless and that makes Pat such a big loss.
I am a bit shocked Ruan Botha moved to WP. Maybe they really rate him, but moving to a province that has: Eben, Bekker, Elstatd, De Kock Steenkamp, Wilhelm van der Sluys, Dom Armand and the very talented Quinn Roux.
I hope he is Bekker's #5 understudy and Quinn Roux comes back as Eben's understudy for #4. That would be 4 World Class locks and then leaves Elstatd to focus on #7.
IF Ruan Botha went to Cheetahs, he would be starting #5. I am worried for Cheetahs at lock. They should also have snapped up Paul Willemse to be their starting #4 next yr. Then that would be best for SA rugby, instead I think these two will see limited game time the next couple years.
4 Oct 2012, 10:26 amUrm, how are they gonna be competitive in the relegation match? Lions losing most of their exp players, and those on loan will opt to stay at winning unions… This k@k union should disband next year.
4 Oct 2012, 10:34 am10yrs of p@esklappe in superugby, 10yrs of admin shambles , 10yrs of utter embarrasment has thankfully ended.
4 Oct 2012, 11:05 am@Slappes-7: Should we go and have quick look at EP history?
4 Oct 2012, 11:08 am@Slappes-7:not as bad as WP who have not won anything in 11years.
4 Oct 2012, 11:08 amlions are kak just give us jantjes
4 Oct 2012, 11:10 am@strikers-5: I really hope the Cheetahs end up on the chopping block the same as the Lions because that would be the end of them, they are a house of cards waiting to fall.
4 Oct 2012, 11:39 amOnce again their word of their president Kevin De Klerk's means little. I am beginning to think that he is more of a problem than anything else.
As much as I want the Kings to play as they DESERVE to be there , I did not want in to be at the expense of a proud Union as the Lions. Its gonna be a tough journey back and I wish them well.
At the end of the day it seems corruption and creed more than anything else led to their downfall.
4 Oct 2012, 12:19 pmShopping list for the Kings:
Brian Mujati
Elton Janties
Ngundane twins -
4 Oct 2012, 12:20 pmLions missing out on SuperRugby next year might be a blessing in disguise.
I hope it allows them to spring clean, sort their $hit out and get proper administration in place.
Its like when Jake benched Matfield or Heyneke benched Bekker – in both instances they came back motivated and ready to kiss @ss.
Maybe the Lions will now use the next year to finally get their act together after this wake-up call?
4 Oct 2012, 12:49 pm@saru1983-10: No.
4 Oct 2012, 12:56 pmI'd add a hooker and a lineout lock to that list, but looks good so far
4 Oct 2012, 13:08 pmWhat a stupid comment. Besides, where will SA get their props from if FS is no more?
4 Oct 2012, 13:24 pmThe whole shambolic pathetic excuse for having the Kings was supposedly because the EC had so much up and coming talent that is just waiting to be fully developed along with rugby as a whole in that area. What chances are these players going to get when their bosses are just raiding the larders of the other unions (particular my beloved Lions).Good luck to the players that do move though, lifespan is limited so make the most of the chance to earn good money. I can see big tears in PE, thanks Cheeky you devious little miscreant
4 Oct 2012, 13:53 pm@foxpox-18: The operative word here being "fully developed " , these players will be getting no favors by starting games. No Region has ever succeeded and no Region will ever succeed with rookies.
5 Oct 2012, 03:24 am@Hop Hop Spinnekop-8:
Don't hold your breath waiting for an honest answer.These guys – slappes, Transformation and their ilk – dish out the trash but have not once, not once, reflected on the dismal on-field and corrupt off-field history that is EP Rugby…a basketcase union from inception to today, not even a single, lone Currie Cup title in sight. The opnly thing ever to occupy space in the EP Rugby cabinet is dust.
And they have the gall to trash the Lions as a union.
5 Oct 2012, 06:48 am@Joe Maher-20: "The Kings' inclusion in Super Rugby will not be at the expense of any existing franchise/s."
How many times did you hear those words or words to that effect coming out of Oregan Hoskins's mouth?
The liar, I never trusted him before and will now never believe a word that gets spewed out of his mouth.
Another thing, I saw Cheeky Watson being interviewed on TV a few weeks ago; never trust a man who answers questions while wearing darkglasses…
5 Oct 2012, 07:35 amThe Stormers were relegated in 1997 and went to the semis the next year. Since then the big 5 have been having it easy. Still getting their SARU and IRB money. Now that a team has to fight and reorganise their union, they crumble. I thought this was a sport for men.
5 Oct 2012, 08:42 am@RugbyStudent-22: The diffs is back then the Stormers actually recruited more players while the Lions are losing them. Also WP rugby back then and I say back then were much more finally stable than the Lions Union as it is today.
The Lions needed a clean sweep but I am not convinced they will be back strongly next year , as I said before I wish them well
5 Oct 2012, 09:32 amWell to be frank, rugby is a business. The amateur era is over. The Lions and Cheetahs have consistently underperformed as a business and now they expect their handout to coninue. Get the results, organise your business optimally and man up. I get annoyed when I hear how sorry we need to feel for the Lions. I don't. I'm glad I can go to FNB stadium instead of Ellis Park. Its nicer.
5 Oct 2012, 10:46 am@RugbyStudent-24: Nobody is telling you to feel sorry for the Lions.
But people are upset about the handout-for-mahala handed out elsewhere.
"Get the results" first as you say.
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Oh how funny--you're on vacation and you're doing all this research! No wonder your husband is concerned. :)
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Great American Spit Out
By: Lindsey Bryant
Updated: February 14, 2013
This afternoon at 2, there will be a press conference at the Arkansas Travelers Clubhouse at Dickey Stephens Park. Rick Bender, who is now known as the man without a face will share his story. The Arkansas Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas hope to decrease chewing tobacco use and increase awareness of the its negative health.


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Senator Paul Secures "No Child Left Behind" Hearing
The following release is from Senator Paul's office: WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee giving members merely 48 hours to read and discuss the 868-page No Child Left Behind/Elementary and Secondary Education Act amendment bill, Sen. Rand Paul filed 74 amendments of his own and immediately [...]
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Muammar Gaddafi was killed on Thursday as Libya's new leaders declared they had overrun the last bastion of his long rule, sparking wild celebrations that eight months of war may finally be over. – Reuters Gaddafi killed – Reuters TSA solicits passengers for 'Pre-Check' Program – The Hill Home Resales Drop – Wall Street Journal [...]
Liberty NewsWire – October 19, 2011
Mr. Paul said he and other senators have had only a few days to read the 868-page legislation and called for a three-week hiatus so lawmakers have time to review it. – The Washington Times Paul pulls plug on education bill markup – The Washington Times TSA Slammed at Senate Hearing – Politico Federal Reserve [...]
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- Energized by Washington Scandals, the Tea Party Is on a Roll
- Rand Paul: DOJ should have sought warrant from judge for AP phone records
- Ron Paul: Benghazi a result of U.S. 'interventionism'
- U.S. Defense Cuts: An Ax Is Needed, Not a Scalpel
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Grocery Market Share UK - Aldi Breaks Records Again
Retailer posts highest ever market share and sales growth. -
Kantar Worldpanel, Recognised as a Great Company to Work For
Kantar Worldpanel has been recognised as an employer of choice in UK, France and Spain. -
Vietnam - FMCG & Fresh Foods, the Core in Consumers Wallet
Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam reported a steady growth of FMCG market during the latest quarter up to March 24th 2013.
Coca Cola leads Kantar Worldpanel global ranking of the most chosen FMCG brands
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Windows sees steady growth in the US in Q1 2013
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Android set to spike with HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 launches
The latest sales data from ComTech shows Android continuing to dominate the number one OS spot in Great Britain.
In the media
Sales growth returns at Morrisons
Morrisons has finally started to show signs of recovery, after a sustained period of weak trading.
The Bradford-based grocer grew its sales by 2.1 per cent in the four weeks to 12 May, a marked improvement on flat or falling revenue for much of the last year, Kantar Worldpanel says.Article from The Independent
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Analysis: Consumer Tastes Hit a Happy Medium
Purchasing fast-moving consumer goods is a daily habit of many Indonesians. The proximity of traditional stores like warungs and markets have turned Indonesians into frequent purchasers.
According to Kantar Worldpanel Indonesia, the number of purchases of FMCG products reached 425 times a year on average for urban households, even excluding fresh food items. That is more than one purchase act every day.Article from The Jakarta Globe
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Maggi leads worlds top 10 food and drink brands
he number one global food brand is Nestlés Maggi range of instant soups, stocks, sauces, taste enhancers and noodles, according to Kantar Worldpanel. Unilevers Knorr brand came second while PepsiCos Lays brand was third.
Article from Food Manufacture
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Indonesian Brands Dominating the Local Market
Nine of ten leading brands belong to Indonesian companies as foreign rivals struggle to make inroads with the countrys consumers, according to a global survey by Kantar Worldpanel, a consumer research institution.
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Mercadona and DIA, the most dynamic chains 2012 in Spain
According to the annual report Worldpanel Distribution 2013, conducted by consulting firm Kantar Worldpanel, 21% of what is spent in Spain on food, drugs, pet food and baby products goes to Mercadona, a 1.3% market share increase compared to 2011.
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And the most popular consumer goods brand in PH is...
Colgate may be the most popular consumer goods brand in Asia and the world, but in the Philippines, another brand reigns supreme. Hint: It's a coffee brand.
According to Kantar Worldpanel's Brand Footprint Ranking, Colgate was ranked the most chosen fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand in Asia and the world.Article from ABS-CBN News
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Awe-inspiring contrast and near-perfect color propel the VT50 to the top of the heap.
•Best-in-class native contrast for a flat-panel
•Streaming options include Amazon Instant Video
•Brightness limited compared with LCD
•Crosstalk mars otherwise excellent 3D picture
Dimensions + Weight 50.7 x 30.4 x 2 in; 69.5 lbs (without stand)
Every year Panasonic's flagship plasmas up the performance bar another (albeit small) notch, and the bar is now set very high. Plus, the TCP55VT50 has all the bells and beeps you'd expect from a top-of-the-line HDTV in 2012, including 3D (in active guise), smart TV streaming, a Web browser, optional 96-Hz refresh, and even a fancy touchpad remote.
Panasonic's blue and yellow menus will be familiar to anyone who has used one of the company's TVs in the last eon. Like a pair of old jeans, they get the job done. The main remote, too, hasn't changed much in recent years. This version sports a glossy black finish, is backlit, and, most important, has a button to get you directly to Viera Connect, Panasonic's streaming portal.
What's new is a small, palm-size touchpad remote that connects via Bluetooth. It makes navigating Web pages easier, though I found the standard remote better for adjusting the TV's picture settings.
If that weren't enough, Panasonic also has a control app for Apple and Android devices. The app connects via Wi-Fi and offers a duplication of all the standard remote's features, access to all the TV's various inputs and functions, a keyboard for Web navigation, and more. It's pretty handy, and it's free.
Panasonic's Viera Connect streaming interface has all the services you'd expect, including Netflix, Vudu, etc. Unlike with most of Panasonic's competition, Amazon Instant Video is available — a worthy inclusion. There are nine tiles (with others stacked below on other "pages"), with the center acting as a sort of picture-in-picture to show what you were watching the moment before you accessed Viera Connect. (One of the tiles is another ad, and unlike the banner ad when you turn on the TV, this one can't be disabled.) The other tiles can be rearranged so that the ones you use the most can appear on top. The TV's Web browser loads pages fairly fast, and if you use the smartphone app, navigation is reasonably easy. It's still not as simple to use as a tablet, a computer, or even a smartphone itself, but I can see it being useful in a pinch.
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The 'Flowers' series is a contemporary rephrasing of the vanitas flower piece, inspired by the Dutch flower painters of the late 17th Century. The flower arrangements here are made up entirely of artificial flowers, silk and plastic, alongside toy flies, snakes and other reptiles. Every detail of the photographs is intended to mimic that which it is not; not natural, not the original, not a painting, not in a great British art museum. The plastic flowers become a symbol of our contemporary excesses, and willingness to replace the real with an easy-to-care-for copy


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By MONTESA GRINO-CAOYONAN
Boarding houses abound in Iloilo City but not all of them have the permit to operate.
Thus, the Boarding House Commission (BHC) has started to inspect them.
Each inspection team is composed of personnel from BHC, Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), City Engineer's Office (CEO), City Health Office (CHO), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
BHC Chairman Marietta Geremias said the teams have just finished inspecting 57 houses in Arevalo district.
She said both registered and unregistered boarding houses are subject of their inspection.
Owners of boarding houses found without business permits were advised to secure such while those with renewed permits were asked to renew if they don't want to face closure.
There were 106 registered boarding houses that renewed their permits during the first quarter of this year.
The BHC is also monitoring the posting of "Wanted Boarders" signage outside of each boarding house. They also check for cleanliness, safety, functioning fire exits and water facilities, among others.
They will prioritize those who failed to renew their permits and those who are operating illegally.
About 478 boarding houses were registered last year out of the 1,100 that was inspected.
Of the number, 130 boarding houses operate in Jaro district; City Proper, 122, La Paz, 115; Arevalo, 60; Mandurriao, 26; and Molo, 32.
"Erring owners will be given warnings as well as due process," Geremias said.
She added that once caught, illegal boarding houses will be closed and permits suspended.
The BHC's mandate was made through the city government's Ordinance No. 93-430 which regulates these boarding houses. They include houses for rent, lodging houses, rooms for rent, bed space, dormitories, and apartments, including real state lessors.
The BHC was created to legally enforce the city ordinance and impose penalties to erring owners.
Part also of the commission's tasks is to check if these boarding houses passed the standard requirements.
The ordinance was amended in 2001 and this year, another amendment is being proposed to effectively impose some of its provisions.
The proposed amendment was referred to the chairmanship of City Councilor Joshua Alim, as majority leader and committee on rules.*
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Name | Ben Potter |
Job Title | Commercial Director |
Organization | Leapfrogg Digital Marketing |
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Registered Since | 25 Oct 2006 |
Areas of Expertise | Content Marketing and Strategy, Organic/Natural Search (SEO), Paid Search (PPC), Strategy & Operations, Online PR |
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Telephone: 01273 322830 Address: Second Floor, Southdown House, 130a Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2LA, United Kingdom |
About Me
I am the Commercial Director at Leapfrogg, a digital marketing agency that specialises in helping premium brands and retailers increase customer acquisition, revenue and market share. Leapfrogg's clients include the likes of Lulu Guinness, Feather & Black, Filofax, Bastyan, Emma Bridgewater and Rituals.
After a decade spent in the digital marketing industry, I have extensive knowledge in developing and executing online retail strategies with an emphasis on SEO, paid search, social media, content, online PR and analytics.
My passion lies in demystifying the many half-truths that surround disciplines, such as SEO, and in turn helping businesses make informed decisions when it comes to shaping their online strategy, choosing the right partners and allocating appropriate resource.
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Blog posts and comments by Ben Potter
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Sports Update
Sidekicks sock San Diego from unbeaten ranks: Dallas deals Sockers historic first loss
By J. David Barron,
Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:02 PM CST
Kraig Chiles blasted an 8-yard strike from the left elbow with 6.7 seconds left in Sunday's match at the Allen Event Center to force overtime, but Shaun David scored on a 1-on-1 breakaway following a sensational save and outlet pass by Sagu to snap the longest winning streak in U.S. professional sports history, delighting a raucous crowd of 4,701 with a dramatic 6-5 win over the San Diego Sockers.
Playing inspired ball from the first whistle, the Sidekicks stopped a historic record of 48 consecutive wins by San Diego. The Sockers began the longest winning streak in United States professional sports history on Dec. 29, 2010.
Jamie Lovegrove continued his torrid scoring binge with his second 4-goal game of the year. Lovegrove's outburst gave him 20 goals in 12 games this season, and coupled with another terrific effort in the net by Sagu, the leading goal keeper in the PASL who had 19 saves, the Sidekicks were able to prevail in the match that featured four ties after Dallas jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first quarter.
David's winning goal came with 12:12 showing on the OT clock. It was his second goal of the match.
The Sockers (11-1) maintained a comfortable lead in the Pacific Division despite the loss, while the Sidekicks (10-2) strengthened their hold on the top spot in the Central Division of the 19-team league.
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11. | Williamsburg | ||
The 9th circle of Hell; also, a town in south-eastern Virginia. It is known for its lack of fun, surplus of townies, and irate college students. Should be avoided AT ALL COSTS. Saddam was captured alive, given a summary trial, and sent to Williamsburg as punishment for his misdeeds.
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A part of Brooklyn known for its hipster population. North Williamsburg (near the L train) is generally filled with trustafarians, overpriced bars, and vintage clothing stores, where South Williamsburg (near the JMZ train) is still home to a large Hasidic and Hispanic population. "I've thought about getting a job, but if I did that, I'd never have time to make art!"
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1. neigborhood in borough of brooklyn, ny, where many wealthy out of state young people move to live in overpriced filthy industrial lofts, eat organic vegetarian food, ride bikes, drink beer, spend as much money as possible to look as disheveled as possible, and pretend to be poor.
2.most annoying place in the continental united states. normal person: where do you live?
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A neighborhood in Brooklyn. A gentrification hotspot. Mostly made up of Jews, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, other hispanics, and a hint of Italians and Poles near the northern tip. Was considered THE robbery hotspot during the 80's. Now you see condos arising and pinker/whiter flesh arriving. From rednecks to Afrikaners. This once beautiful neighborhood is now going to diminish with this gentrification crap. I smell a revolution in the mix...
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A neighboorhood in brooklyn ny. this neighborhood was one of the scariest neighborhoods to live in. this neighborhood belongs to the dominicans and the puerto ricans, but lately whites from boring states move to manhatten and the to williamsburg "for low rent" by them moving there they increase the rent x's 3 the people that are just moving love taking pictures i even saw one standing in the middle of the street taking a picture of the floor I am moving to Williamsburg
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Williamsburg, Virginia. An extremely boring town populated by tourists year-round. Popular teenage hot-spots are Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country USA, and the newly-opened New Town Cinemas. Apart from being overrun by tourists, Williamsburg is a beautiful place. The few times of the year that tourists don't take over, is a blessing for local teens. Williamsburg - tourists = wonderful.
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A town located in virginia, home to colonial williamsburg and jamestown settlement, williamsburg is a repressed town where the only thing out numbering the waffle houses are the churches, its a town where indvidualisim is frowned upon. citizens usally entertain themselves with alcohol and other illicit substances and are often trying to leave on the drop of a dime, if you dont leave williamsburg you will lead a miserable life get cheap malt liqour and bitch about williamsburg
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There are 5 groups of people in Williamsburg, VA:
1. The townies. This group comprises mostly of old retirees who keep to themselves, or the deli workers who enjoy drinking with young college freshman. 2. The tourists. Quite possibly the most annoying group of people ever in the history of the world. But necessary for keeping the town up and running. 3. The nerds. These college students of William & Mary strive to make straight A's, even though everyone knows it is physically impossible to do so. They sacrifice Friday and Saturday nights often to catch up on work. Their main meeting place would be the Swem Libary, but since the Greek kids often use that as an event location for their Clue Weeks and such, they are forced to retreat back to their own dorms to continue studying there. 4. The "alternative" students. These kids are normally very smart, as are most WM students, and tend to congregrate around the lodges. They enjoy spray-painting, intense drugs like acid and crack, speak-easies with Psu U, and complaing about WM and anyone involved in a fraternity or sorority. They find their own ways of having fun, hopefully, but most are on some sort of anti-depressant. 5. The Greeks. Even those WM brochures will advertise only a 33% student population in the Greek system, everyone knows that these kids party the hardest. These kids are not binge-drinkers, like the adminastration labels them. No. They are full out alcoholics. They are fully aware that they are capable of h... |


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3 Meetup Groups match "WWE" near New York, NY
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Each month we meet at Jack Demsey's in midtown Manhattan for WWE PPV events. No cover charge, great drinks specials, great company, and wrestling - what more could you ask for?
The thing with NYC, as most wrestling fans know, is that NYC is the wrestling capital of the world. You wont find fans that are as rowdy and truthful as us New Yorkers when it comes to wrestling. If we like or hate it we WILL let it be known. So its unfair that we don't have a public place to watch PPV shows with fellow fans. That's why I started this Meetup group back in January 2011. To not onlyconnect with wrestling fans from all parts of NYC. But to also help look for local bars and clubs th …
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SANTA CLARA -- Coach Jim Harbaugh realizes everyone wants to know what he thinks about his 49ers playing against the Baltimore Ravens, who are coached by his older brother John, in the Super Bowl.
They can ask all they want leading up to the Feb. 3 game, but Harbaugh made it clear Monday that he's going to keep the focus on his players as much as possible.
"The fighters are first, the ones that are playing in the game ... ," Harbaugh said at his weekly day-after-game news conference. "They are the ones that we should be talking about."
Harbaugh said he hasn't spoken with his brother since the 49ers and Ravens won their respective conference championship games Sunday. They did exchange a few texts.
imagine there won't be much more than that," Harbaugh said in reference to exchanges in the next two weeks or so.As for the brothers' parents, Harbaugh said he expects them to be at the game in New Orleans.
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Enjoy Great Style, Good Taste and Great Deals!
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.'s (NYSE:SKT) Tanger Outlets are the best place to indulge your sense of style and fashion taste this spring. To bring even more fashionable taste to our customers, Tanger Outlets is partnering with celebrity chef Curtis Stone to celebrate gourmet food trucks across the country as part of Tanger Outlet's Taste and Style Event! Select Tanger Outlet centers will hold special events where Curtis Stone will bring his popular cooking show live onstage. He will demonstrate his signature recipes while engaging the audience by creating an amazing food event and experience for Tanger Outlet shoppers. At Tanger Outlets Taste and Style Events, you can enjoy great style, good taste and GREAT DEALS!
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At each participating location, Tanger Outlets is bringing the food truck craze to customers as local food trucks display their own take on the mobile gourmet scene currently being promoted on Food Network, TLC and the Cooking Channel. The events will feature live music, entertainment and other exciting activities, including food tasting, contests and product demonstrations. Events will take place on Saturdays and Sundays between March 29 and April 28 depending on the Tanger location.
Tanger customers are also eligible to win a three day and two night trip to Los Angeles where the winner and guest will personally dine with Curtis Stone at the famed Beverly Hills restaurant and celebrity hot spot THE Blvd, located in the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills hotel on May 20. The winner will also receive a $1,000.00 shopping spree at Tanger Outlets! Entries for the sweepstakes can be submitted from April 1 – April 28 on the Tanger Outlets website or at a Tanger Outlet Center.
"I am excited to partner with Tanger on the Taste and Style Event because great food brings people together and makes for great memories," said Chef Curtis Stone. "I'm a huge Tanger fan, luckily I can spot good taste and a great deal. Tanger has it all this spring!"
"We are delighted to partner with Curtis Stone to bring our customers a unique and entertaining shopping experience," said Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. "At Tanger Outlets we work to continually bring exciting events and experiences to our customers and cannot wait to see the local talent that this competition will showcase."
Exclusive content from Curtis Stone will also be available on Tanger's website, Facebook and through Tanger Outlet's mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices.
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About Curtis Stone:Curtis Stone began cooking at The Savoy Hotel, in his hometown of Melbourne Australia, at the age of 18. After completing his qualifications as a Chef, he took on his next challenge and set off to Europe seeing what Italy, France and Spain had to offer before finally arriving in London. In London, he started cooking alongside Marco Pierre White, who was the youngest man in the world to be awarded 3 Michelin stars. Curtis started the same afternoon at Marco's restaurant, The Grill Room, Cafe Royal.
About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.: Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 43 upscale outlet shopping centers in 26 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 12.9 million square feet leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 460 different brand name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com.
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ew (jellybnzw)
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Username: jellybnzw
Post Number: 19
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 1:41 am:
Can anyone advice on how old should a baby be before travelling on planes?
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
Username: mimgoh
Post Number: 1276
Registered: 9-2007
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 2:05 am:
we just back from Japan last nov'08 ....free & ez 8D7N ..... he's 29mths old 1st time travellg.
gotta pack lotsa of stuff for travellg...i'm used to bringing out lotsa of stuff while short/long trips locally .....
infants can travel after 10days old after birth.
luanee (luanee)
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Username: luanee
Post Number: 294
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 3:25 pm:
I brought my gal to BKK when she was 11 mths old..
Angie Tan (bluencream)
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Username: bluencream
Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2007
Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 1:53 pm:
Hi. we took our baby to NZ when she was 6 months old. She slept almost 70% of the 9 hour journey. Just feed her during landing and takeoff to reduce the ear pressure.
cuclainne (cuclainne)
Username: cuclainne
Post Number: 1156
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 11:50 am:
ew, i find that it's easier travelling with younger babies cos then they don't fuss about as much ..
when i brought my eldest on her first long-haul flight, she was about 6 months old but there was a lady on the same flight who had a newborn with her.
Fruche (fruche)
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Username: fruche
Post Number: 119
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 4:22 pm:
ew: depends on how long is the flight...i delivered my baby in australia and took him home after he turned 1mth. 5hr flight. No problem for him.
Kaa (closetdoor)
Username: closetdoor
Post Number: 1578
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 3:32 pm:
Hi all,
Any advise on toddlers and flight?
Wanna bring my 18mths old on a short flight to maybe KL or Bangkok but afraid she'll scream the house down during the flight.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
Username: mimgoh
Post Number: 1682
Registered: 9-2007
Posted on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 5:39 pm:
Hi Kaa,
My son tore down SQ A380 last Nov'08...our 1st family trip 2 Tokyo !! He and the other 4 toddlers torn the whole plane down ........ till the captain announce in the whole flight tt these 5 families bear our own risks for our kids whom not co-operatg to fasten seat belt !
Coming back from Tokyo, AGAIN....my son kana Chief Steward & Captain came personally to our seats WARNING US, insisted my son MUST fasten seat belt !
We r gg 2 BKK next mth, wondering will he co-operate with us tis time ??? veri annoying when he scream & tear the whole air craft DOWN !
Elaine Heng (elaineheng)
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Username: elaineheng
Post Number: 51
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 7:57 am:
Hi, I'm bringing my 4 month bb on plane this Sunday. Anyone can give some advice on this? Will she be on a seatbelt attached to mine? How to cope pressure on ears?
Samantha Tan (bluemarinesg)
Username: bluemarinesg
Post Number: 1714
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 4:59 pm:
Elaine, not all airlines provide infant seat belt and baby food. TG for one, has no belt and food services for infants.
Coping with pressure in the ears - let the baby drink (milk or water is fine) or suck pacifier. The idea is to bring about the sucking action to 'clear the ears'. Try to coincide the flight time with the baby's nap.
My child sleeps thru the take off and landing. So I had a pretty smooth time, except it's hard for me to enjoy the meals as I was carrying him in one arm.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:17 pm:
Pls book 2molo a bassinet for yr 4mth old BB ! or else is 1st come 1st serve basis hor !
Pls let yr BB usck pacifer thru out the flight
feed as much liquid as possible ..... remember bring extra diapers, 2sets of clothes, extra f/milk (if u not BF) .......
Seat belt only given when child is able to sit upright by themselves. Bassinet is for infant till 18mths depends on weight & height !
Bassinets are limited hor !
Elaine Heng (elaineheng)
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Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 6:23 am:
Hi Sam and mrs lew, thanks for ur advices!
Good thing the flight is going to be a short one. We are flying japan airline to kl cos got special promotion. Tics are much cheaper. This is like a trial to see if she can take it then we can go HK.
Will remember the pacifier and to express some milk once i reach the cabin. And will check out with airlines how to book the bassinet later. Not quite bother with no food for bb, cos she is on total EBM.
I'll leave her in the bassinet after the plane take off? During plane take off, I'm supposed to carry her in arms right?will it be good if I uses my moms in mind sling?
Now got another worry, i scare my daily milk is not enough for her each day. Cos I'm there for work and can't be with her whole day. Sigh. Need to bring frozen EBM there, now thinking how to pack. Today moving office, flying tomoro night. Nothing is packed yet. Wow!!!! Stressful haha. No wonder milk supply drops.
Elaine Heng (elaineheng)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 7:52 am:
Hello mummies, back from our first family trip and baby did quite well. The air pressure was ok for her I think. She got a little cranky on our way back cos wanna sleep. After the trip, kinda regret as she really become very cranky and all her scheduled are messed up. Sigh.
beezewax (beezewax)
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Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 10:04 am:
Dear Mummies
Any idea if strollers are allowed in airplanes?I'm bringing my DD when she's 18mths to Turkey.Will be flying by SQ.Thanks!
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 3:58 pm:
Airport staff will issue u a stroller tag for u 2 collect after u landed in Turkey.
Strollers will be collected by the airport staff before u step into the plane. There's no space for yr strollers if u r holding economy class ! Do bring along yr sling/carrier just in case. Turkey distance is not nearby. Remember to ask SQ for heniz / gerber jar food for yr DD OR ask them to supply kids menu for yr DD . Kids menu mainly are solid food. My son loves adult food more than kids menu. Kids menu has goodies for kids.
SQ has tape diapers, wet wipes, etc .... but no f/milk if u ask the cabin crews.
beezewax (beezewax)
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Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 4:24 pm:
Thanks a lot mimgoh.
Gee.. now wondering how/where my daughter can sleep :p sleeping on our lap will be rather uncomfortable for her.. will the bassinet be suitable for her? any age limit for the bassinet?btw, will be booking the bulkhead seats so there'll be more space in front..thanks.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 4:32 pm:
call SQ reservation hot lines to check with the ticketing staff.
Bassinet is I'm not wrong has size measurements. Check SQ wesbite "
" for more info .......
Any airlines r the same when u r travelling with kids, can onboard early than the others.
When's the trip ?
Elaine Heng (elaineheng)
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Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 1:01 am:
Actually travel with bb has much privileges but also quite tough. The packing can be challenging.
Bassinet seats are first come first served. Usually when u get an infant ticket, u will be assigned to the first row with more legspace and the bassinet area.there is a max weight. One think u can try, if plane has empty seats, u can change seat and lift up the divider and let her sleep lying down. Saw a mum did that on my flight back yesterday. She very idea... Brought a cloth to make a 'tent' and cover the happenings. Create a dark ambience for her baby.
Need to lubricant ur bb, the air is very dry. Check out some good moisturizer and also baby lip balms. And give plenty of water.
Was quite upset when someone stared at me when baby cried. Sigh I tried all ways to entertain her!!! Anyway, bring her fav toy.
First trip? Have fun!
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 9:06 pm:
Elaine Heng,
dun bother abt those ETs ........
our last Nov'08 trip to Tokyo, my son oso created HAVOC, refuse to buckle up till captain, lead steward/stewardess came foward to remind then warng us ...... so damn ma lu hor ! I even shown them my son's dr letter ( he's diagonse with ADHD ) still they warnings are serious !
We even had encountered BAD services from Singapore to Tokyo by A380 hor ! Stewardess refill COLD tape water , refuse to gave us mineral water....ended up b4 arrivg Narita airport, my son lau sia badly hor !
Worldwide airlines....SQ is worst coz' dun have nannies !! I meant stewardess nanny ...... continental airlines sure have whereby mums travellg alone with infants / young kids dun nid to worry long flights ! So far I heard, Cathy Pacific oso have nanny liao but die die SQ dun have lor !
beezewax (beezewax)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 12:15 pm:
Thanks a lot, mimgoh & Elaine Heng
I manage to get some info too. I'm wondering if my DD will climb out of the bassinet.Any idea how high is it?Hopefully there's empty seats ard :p
I'm travelling in Apr 2011.. hopefully, the trip is going to be ok.. first trip by plane wif my DD :P
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 9:50 pm:
wow ..... u so kia su (pardon me for my bluntness ! )
i tot i kia su as i do " homework for almost 2yrs " planning for my last nov'07 Japan trip....some mums in tis forum knew and they oso
pack yr usual outing bag .... go to any mothercare boutiques to pick up leaflet on travelling tips. Dun nid to b panick.
my son not longer an infant so when our 1st annual trip, he has his own seat.
check & read the SQ website information....still not clear then find out from them personally or call their reservations line.
effiruz (effiruz)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 11:55 pm:
hi mummies
im travelling to brisbane tis coming 27 with my 7mths old girl and a toddler boy for our yearly family trip. just wondering if the front seat (with basinett) comes with entertainment too? i mean those tv. im taking etihad airways. the last time i went dubai we didnt take the basinett and were lucky that no one seated beside us so my boy get to occupy / sleep in the vacant seats in between
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 12:11 am:
good luck 2 u coz' it's school holidays ..... plane flights will be full load so booked a bassinet early.
front seat normal ones do come with TV.
call etihad airways (seldom come singapore often).... to check
Elaine Heng (elaineheng)
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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 4:48 am:
Mrs lew mimi, seems like you had a tough time on plane especially with your boy having stomach upsets. Didn't know got nanny, must be challenging for sia gals - all so young. You travel alone with your son?
Breezewax, ur baby is new born now? And u planning 17 months later bring her go turkey. Wow. Plan so early?
Effiruz, the tv and table are found on the side. The bassinet depending on airlines maybe different. I seen some are those cloth bassinets and the Jal's is fixed and if I m not wrong, the stewardess will put some cloth on it.
beezewax (beezewax)
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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 8:24 am:
Oops!! sorry! i'm travelling in Apr 2010!! not 2011! hahahahahahaha!!! i confused myself too! and the SIA customer svc!Dunno what i'm thinking off! kekekeke! sorry!
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:29 am:
Many nationalities commented SQ the best services......wait till they knw wat's the locals r being treated then they knw !!
cabin crews neber tik abt they r just "high class waiter / waiteress " when they r not flying, they salary can't even buy a set of basic comsemtics for themselves hor !!!
So far, i flown couple of airlines.....
fahion show : Turkey Airlines.....the cabin crew greeted u in 1 set of uniform, change to another set for serving food then landing change another set uniform ......
sincerity treatment : Thair Airlines (TG) .... they convinced their own people to have flight meals in order not to have discomfort when flying.
I dun understand why SQ treatments towards we; locals r like SHIT ??? But when they r back to their homes ( i've @ least 3 cabin crews r my neighbours)....they r just like ordinary people compare when they r in uniforms (veri stuck-up, refuse to talk to anyone) !
beezewax (beezewax)
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Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 2:18 pm:
hahaha! i've gotta agree with u! well, i'd say majority of them are like dat. i'll definitely complain if their svc are nt up to the standard.They treat ang mohs better than locals.Shopping ctrs too...Wat to do?
Wow! didn't noe turkish airlines crew are like doing fashion show!i'm taking their airlines too when i'm there
Elaine Heng (elaineheng)
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Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 10:01 am:
Mrs lee mimi, I was laughing at ur turkish airlines fashion show. Guess sia is just famous for the Singapore girl. And I think standard dropping. Oh by the way, united famous for their obasans! So more motherly. Haha
Ashley (ashleybaby)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 3:08 pm:
Hi mrs lew mimi (mimgoh),
how do you plan your itinery for japan trip in 08? thinking of bringing my gal to japan next yr June. She will be 28months by then. thks
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 3:49 pm:
we went there 2 c my ex-jap boss, jap frds + shoppg .......
i do my " homework " for almost 2yrs b4 confm gg in last nov'08 !
we went F & EZ .... depends on wat's yr family preferences ..... me pack lotsa of clothings, diapers, f/milk, medicines (western + chinese), extra m/bots, winter clothings.......even listen to mums here, bought pram w/o front bar handle (damn REGRET) .....
read my blog:
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 4:12 pm:
hope these websites r useful for u:
The above webbies some r contributed from other mums last time......so i save in my favourite folder 4 references......tt's wat i meant tt i do "homework" b4 gg out of Singapore. MY hb dun like if " no homework done " !
Change yr Yen in Singapore coz' there's no money changers like here.....changing money only accepted in BANKS hor !
June ..... is their Japan schools summer holidays and veri crowded everywhere, oso flight / tour packages veri costly ! Their Summer weather degrees can shoot up to 37-40 !
We love WINTER as my son's eczema nid tis kinda of weather ......
we will go next yr if we save enough pocket $$ ! We 1 2 try out is place "
" .... open by my ex-jap manager.
Nicole (xxxcat)
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Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 2:54 pm:
anyone can share, u bought ur bb there, so how r u gtg to prepare their Porridge?
or is it ok they dun take Porridge this few days over at other country?
Samantha Tan (bluemarinesg)
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Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:26 pm:
My kid already eating porridge. So wat we did was to order a bowl of rice for him (easily available at jap/chinese restaurant) and then I added hot water to soften the rice.
When my kid was much younger, the above method would not work. What I did was - get a stainless steel tiger food jar. Put in washed rice grains into the jar and pour hot boiling water into the jar and fill it to the brim. Cover the lid tight. After a few hours, you get plain porridge lor
I didnt compromise on my kid's meals when we travelled as I feel that this would be unfair for him.
I brought along pigeon and heinz baby food for him, train him to eat "harder and dryer porridge" and bread. Get him accustomed to biscuits etc. So that he would still be eating fine.
Samantha Tan (bluemarinesg)
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Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:27 pm:
The only thing I missed - fish in his porridge.
The only thing I need work-around - no stock for his porridge. I cook his porridge with plain hot water. So it's less flavourful than the usual one I cook for him
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Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:33 pm:
Nicole, I brought slow cooker and cooked in the hotel room.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:40 pm:
tailor needs 2 suit my son's taste buds, NO WAY lor !!!
we travel new places, purpose 2 train him havg NEW TASTE buds / food & beverages rather than home-cooked food !
in tokyo, there's many outlets (onigiri rice balls outlets) sellg so we bought 6pcs assorted ones to keep into his m/bottle insulated travelling warmer to keep it warm. in tokyo, we ain't worry coz' japanese food almost similiar to ours and oso there's common brands like "pigeon" instant food........
i do tikg of bringing electric stove along hor then my hb told me " bring along our kitchen stove then ! " ya lor, we ain't stayg there long term wat so Y bother pack so many things leh ???? Packing his clothes, diapers, winter wears alrdy occupied 3/4 of the 29" trolley luggage liao hor ......... my son had really proper home-cooked food in my japanese friends' house then.
the recent bangkok trip, his food not adaptg well then in tokyo !
me now found FT job liao so savg $$$ for next yr's trip 2 tokyo AGAIN !
Snowball32 (snowball32)
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Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 - 8:07 am:
Hi Nicole,
I brought my DD1 to Perth for holidays when she was about 10mths old. We brought with us milk powder, cereal and also bought bottled heinz baby food for her to eat during the trip (I trained her to eat bottled food since she was 4 mths and it works
When we go eat Chinese food, I ordered porridge for her to eat (told the restaurant not to add any oil or sauce to her porridge).
We went to Sydney when she was 16mths. By then, she already can eat food which we eat - Cereal, bread, rice with soup, porridge, etc.
Oh yes, we also drop by supermarkets to buy fruits for her to eat - banana, apples, oranges, etc.
No other special preparation of food for her.
This June, we brought both our DDs - 16mths and 34mths to HK. Lagi no problem, HK got lotsa food for them
Just end of last mth, we went up to KL via coach with my sisters' families. We were caught with very bad Jam at JB customs and end up with a 7-hr coach trip - Also no problem for my kids. Food in KL is also not a problem for them.
On plane/ coach travelling, now that we travel with 2 young kids, we bought a portable DVD/ LCD player to keep my kids entertained (esp my DD2) with Barney and Sesame Streets VCD/ DVD. During our HK trip, this entertained her for about 1/2 the plane trip (2 hrs) and they napped for almost the other 1/2 the plane trip. So far so good.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 - 9:22 am:
training of our kids' taste buds not just over a nite or two !
if yr trip still long way, try introducing NEW FOOD apart from the daily food styles.........dun kan cheong lah, it takes TIME !!! if 2 panic then u will start 2 worri b4 & during the holidays " wat 2 give / buy food for our kids ! "
tt's Y most parents prefer to bring their kids after they turn 5 !
Ashley (ashleybaby)
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Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 1:25 am:
Hi mrs lew mimi (mimgoh),
thks so much for your advice and sharings. hopefully everything will go smoothly. thks. ;p
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Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 1:19 pm:
nt sure if I'll be scolded for posting.
I brought my boy on the plane twice.
1st: Qantas (he was 26 mth)
Flying frm SIN to Christchurch / Christchurch to SIN
Cabin crew was unfriendly, plane was cramp (economy class)
My boy is a good flier, sleeps or entertains himself. Does not cause any noise disturbance so I was a little put off by the Qantas crew.
2nd trip: SIA (38 mths)
SIN to Perth / Perth to SIN
Fantastic service by the crew. Never encountered any prejudices. Wider leg room (economy class)
We are locals.
Kaa (closetdoor)
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Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 2:43 pm:
Hi all,
I tried bringing 20 mth old to Koh Samui. My DD hate the flight, more likely hate being restrained. Luckily, its only 2 hr.
On the way there, she cried when plane was in the landing leg. She refused sweet / drink and complained pain and point to her ear. Other than that, no big issue. Phew!
MummyChew (iiriishy)
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Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:14 am:
Have anyone tried to bring a car seat on board of plane without purchasing a seat for your baby?
I'm bringing my boy to Melbourne when he is 12mths. I was hoping if there is a empty seat available, the crew will allow me to let my son use it heehee.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 1:12 pm:
is yr car seat approved by airlines ? all airlines have rules for car seat provided by passengers.
so be safe, kindly check with the airlines agent.
MummyChew (iiriishy)
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Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 1:40 pm:
Hi Mrs lew mimi,
Yap, was given a tel no by Emirates customer service to call to check if the car seat can fit into the overhead compartment. Will be checking with the dept soon. Thanks.
By the way, to soothe baby's ear pain,
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 2:47 pm:
soothe ears' pain.......bb nid to suck pacifier or drink lotsa of liquid as it's dry n worrying dehydarting...........
pack lotsa of diapers & extra sets of clothes for yr BB n yrself than usual......ai yah, many things gotta pack extra than usual coz' me veri kia su !
beezewax (beezewax)
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Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 1:29 pm:
I just came back from Turkey with my 18mths daughter. It's a 13hrs flight, including 1hr transit. We flew by SQ & all goes well. My daughter slept throughout the journey. Most prob cos it's a night flight.
Thank God she wasn't cranky cos my greatest fear would be the ears' pain. She didn't drink during taking off or landing. I'm not sure if she did feel pain but did not whine. But I'm sure my ears were blocked & had to swallow saliva to release the pressure.
Just an experience. Turkish Airlines crew are not friendly. Not expecting much but at least a smile. Seats are cramp. Pilots are bad! Both domestic flights are horrible! We thought we are riding viking. U know those heart thumping feeling. After that, my daughter became cranky. Sigh.
On the whole, it shldn't be a much of a prob to travel with a baby/toddler. Night flight is the best; hoping that they can sleep. If day flight, I feel short flights are better.
This was our 1st time taking a long flight. Ist time flight for 18mths daughter too.
Don't think too much! Just pack the neccessity & enjoy! Oh. Medicines are a must!
happymrskoh (happymrskoh)
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Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 11:45 am:
hello! I am bringing my 9 months old daughter to Club Med Phuket in 2 weeks' time. Thanks for all the advices..
Abit worried about the landing and taking off in the plane.. hope everything turns out well.
Now sleep training her cos there's no yao lan over there! i hope she don't have any sleeping issue when we're there..
gmummy (mylittlecloset79)
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Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 9:00 pm:
Hi I'm bringing my 26 months old girl to Phuket this Thursday. Any advice or tips? Is the food in Phuket suitable for my girl? How about the water?
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 9:17 pm:
whenever we travelled to Thailand, we sure will BUY mineral bottles from supermarkets / 7-eleven stores.
if yr gal takes heniz / gerber jar food then buy a few (enough for yr trip, dun over stocked)bottles to bring over there.
eat fruits as it can ease thirst !
Food it depends wat u order.......my son ate well last year's trip to BKK as we stay in Chinatown coz' we have our regular street side stalls to venture & missed veri much .
Little_mae (littlemaelee)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 11:17 am:
Hi mummies,
Has anyone travelled with Emirates before with a toddler below 2yrs old recently?
Are we allowed to carry our stroller and car seat to the plane and kept by them? I intend to hand carry my car seat, as i'm afraid that it will be damaged if i check in car seat.
How was the experience with emirates? As its my first time travelling with emirates in coming march to MEL.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 1:14 pm:
NO STROLLERS / PRAMS r ALLOW inside planes
in all airlines. Maximum till the bridge(walking passage) when heading towards the plane. Ground staff will put a tag onto yr pram/stroller so when reah yr destination, to collect yr item @ the bridge. Travelling with kids regardless age with any airlines has priority early check-in the same time as business class passengers. Even if u choosen to check-in after still the ground staff will round searching for priority passengers.
CAR SEATs
unless has printed tags that indicating aircraft approved then can put onto the passenger seat.
i dun check-in son's pram @ counter as cargo luggages, me always bring pram till the bridge.
Little_mae (littlemaelee)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 1:59 pm:
Hi mrs lew mimi,
Yes i understand that i can carry my pram till the bridge and they will put a tag and keep for me. Now my concern is will it be the same if i wish to hand carry my car seat but my girl wont be sitting on it as we didnt buy a seat tix for her.
I dont intend to check in car seat and got damaged when i reach mel.
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 2:56 pm:
now i understand ......
didn;t buy seat tix, dun tik airlines allow u to bring the car seat unless flight not full.
they "issue extendsion infant belt" no tix bought.
my gf bought her car seat when travellg to UAE w/o tix then she veri lucky tt flight not full (SQ) to put onto empty seats next to her. Then her coming home trip not lucky coz' flight full and car seat kept away, gave her extension infant belt to replace the car seat.
be safe, do check with Emirates.
Little_mae (littlemaelee)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 4:11 pm:
Oh so they kept the car seat for her in the pLane? Which I want them to do that.
I think I can only check with the cabin crew upon boarding. Coz the customer service officer for emirates doesn't know anything abt prams & car seats issues.
But what if they dun allow me to bring in the car seat when I reach the bridge? Will they ask me to discard it?
mrs lew mimi (mimgoh)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 4:48 pm:
they may send to cargo just like treatg same as strollers/prams collected from the bridge.
surprised tt Emirates CSO doesn;t know anything for these issues ?????
pinksea79 (pinksea79)
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Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 10:26 am:
Anyone has experience travelling in Tiger Airways? I'm bringing my 14mth DD to HK this mth end... hopefully it will be ok for her
Linda (linda_thea)
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Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 10:56 am:
I find Tiger ok for airtravel. Same thing with other airlines. Tiger allows you to push your pram to boarding point then you carry your child up the aircraft. Fold up your pram and the ground staff will load it to cargo for you.
pinksea79 (pinksea79)
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Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 11:01 am:
Thanks Linda! Will be bringing carrier instead as pram will be bulky...
This is our first time bringing our DD overseas too... a challenge for both parents and bb hehee...
Do u know whether I need to call them up to book a bassinet before hand? I tried calling juz now and i was on hold for more than 15 mins and when someone finally answered my call, the line dropped
jane (indialilies)
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Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:00 am:
You can try check-in much earlier and ask for a front seat and a bassinet. U can only get the bassinet if you have the first row seat. On our flight back to SG, we checked in late, and once on the plane, we asked the first row passengers if they are willing to exchange seats with us - explain nicely that we have a baby and needs the bassinet. They very willingly exchanged seats with us.
Bring toys / books to entertain the kids.
Adeline Woo (adewoo)
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Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 11:53 pm:
Interesting and engaging toys/ books are the best ways to keep the kids entertained on a plane.
A good alternative to stickers and playdoh is WikkiStix- a creative activity toy for children. It's basically strands of wax coated yarn that sticks to any smooth surface with light pressure, and can be bended and twisted easily.
My 2 year old girl had a fun time bending the WikkiStix into letters of the alphabet, spelling words and creating simple shapes and sticking them on pieces of paper and the tray table!
Wikkistix can be bought online from
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RIM Blog Chatter: Prospects are Grim
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Prospects are grim for Research In Motion(RIMM) , according to participants in the The Street's live blog hosted during the handset maker's first-quarter earnings call on Thursday.
The substantial losses, cost cutting measures and postponed release of the BlackBerry 10 smartphone exacerbated already low expectations for the struggling company's future. Several participants speculated about potential buyers of RIM.
"RIM will not make it to Christmas as an independent company," wrote a blog participant called "RS," who believes an exit from hardware is necessary for RIM's survival. "There is absolutely no upside and no hope right now for the company in its present form. The software-only enterprise communications side will have a hard time if it gets split up in the next few months, but they'll still have a fighting chance."
RS considered Hewlett Packard(HP) a potential buyer of RIM's hardware business because "they do random, crazy, nonsensical things with acquisitions," he wrote. Another blog participant reminded RS of HP's "high debt and a disastrous PALM trade."
TheStreet Contributor Richard Saintvilus, who believes Microsoft or IBM(IBM) will take over RIM, wrote that the valuation as of yesterday "prices-in a collapse of devices sales that is far worse than our already pessimistic forecast."
"Plus, RIM still has 70 million users - an asset that I continue to think is worth more than its market cap," he added. "I say this because a company such as HTC is being valued at $260 per user, RIM is only being valued at $120."
The BlackBerry user base grew to approximately 77 million by the end of fiscal 2012, according to the company's annual report.
A number of contributors also placed value on RIM's patents and intellectual property. "If we're talking hardware IP
Others suggested that Apple(AAPL) , Dell(DELL) or Facebook(FB) buy RIM's intellectual property.


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