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S-5000 Deluxe Sleep Sound Therapy System
Sleep better with natural, clinically proven sound therapy.
Sound Oasis Deluxe Sleep Sound Therapy System is the best and most advanced sound machine in the world!
Combining unsurpassed, high fidelity sound reproduction with an exceptional offering of sound machine and clock radio features, Sound Oasis Deluxe bathes your room with authentic sounds of nature so you:
- Fall asleep easier
- Get higher quality sleep
- Experience relief from tinnitus
- Enhance concentration
- Feel more alert throughout the day
- 145 sound possibilities: 24 main sounds & 5 mix sounds allow you to customize your sound environment
- 3 speakers (including subwoofer) result in the world's highest sound fidelity available from any sound machine
- AM/FM stereo radio with 3 presets and radio spectrum selector switch for use around the world
- Backlit, dual 12/24 hour clock with 3 alarm sounds, digital calendar and brightness control
- Patented Sleep Enhancement® technology helps lull you to sleep
- Proprietary doctor developed 'Bio-Sync' sound helps realign your body after traveling or stressful days
- Timer with 4 positions: continuous, 30 min., 60 min. and 90 min. with gentle off plus a nap timer
- Voice memo recording allows you to record your own voice message or sound
- Bass/treble control allows you to precisely adjust the tone of sounds
- Memory button replays last sound
- Headphone jack connects to your headphones or a speaker pillow
- Play your iPhone®/iPod/MP3/CD through unit's speaker system
- Dual voltage adapter (we will ship with your required outlet prongs)
- Built-in technology to control your bedside lamp for light therapy (optional controller required)
Dimensions: 8.50" L x 6.50" W x 5.75" H
Weight: 2.38 LBS
S-5000 Deluxe Sleep Sound Therapy System
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Comments about S-5000 Deluxe Sleep Sound Therapy System:
I've used these things for at least 30 years--nonstop. I never turn it off. I had a Sharper Image that was still running after 20 years without turning if off except to move it. I call that getting one's money's worth.
I wanted one with more sounds and figuring the old one won't last forever...
I also have the mechanical, analog type, which I used before the Sharper Image. The only problem with it was lack of volume. I like to be able to play the loud so as to drown out as much extraneous noise as possible.
I prefer White Noise most of the time, but have found this new Brookstone does a very good job of replicating other sounds, and one does get a decent variety of sounds if not so many as claimed. That number comes from being able to combine any one of five sounds with the 25 built-in sounds. But how often would one combine, say, Thunder with White Noise or with Bamboo Chimes, let alone Seagulls with same? Still, there are lots of possible and realistic sounds that do go together: Thunder with Spring Rain, or Gulls with Harbor Swell, which is a favorite I've discovered. The Railroad is a good idea but could be better. The Sleep Enhance can help with that as it sort of slows things down.
Some of the built-in sounds are a lot alike; i.e., the surf sounds and various rain sounds, but there are also some unusual sounds, like the chimes or the Bio-Sync (which I'm still not too sure about) or the standard heartbeat (for kids) or the Asian Garden, which I rather like. Also with the various woodland sounds, all of which I like but which are not continuous enough to keep out extraneous noise. But they are very realistic, and one can add a Loon or Songbirds. (Wish I could add together built-in sounds.) There are a couple of weird sounds: Bonfire and Cooling Fan (akin to white Noise). Wind is frightening.
Controls are fairly easy to learn, though I don't use the double alarm feature nor any timer feature. Both are available, along with a decent radio that doesn't quite get all FM stations (not uncommon in LA). Speakers are pretty good for their size and volume is good enough, and that's what I was most interested in getting. Read-outs for clock and current sound and Mix are very good and backlight can be adjusted. Makes for a good night light turned all the way up.
I deducted a star for bulkiness, as at the back is a large compartment for batteries. I guess it's necessary if one has to use batteries, but sure adds to what would otherwise be a nicely slim device.
It is pricey, but I'm happy with it at the moment. Have to wait a long time, or not, to see how long it will continue to work.
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I have used sound machines (white noise machines) most of my adult life and this is by far the best white noise machine out there! It has INCREDIBLE sound quality - largely due to 3 speakers, one of which is a nifty subwoofer. It has has dozens of sound types and you can mix one sound with another - besides white noise, I like thunderstorm combined with ocean surf. I also like that it has a radio and my daughter can play her iPhone music through the unit.
Expensive, but well worth the money for a great night sleep.
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A multi-herbal extraction that supports emotional balance and relief from stressful situations. Perfect for the overworked individual hoping for a restful night of sleep.
Gaia Herbs' Valerian Poppy Supreme contains a mixture of herbs chosen for their stress-relieving properties, promoting a good night's sleep.*
This mixture of American skullcap, California poppy, chamomile, kava kava, mugwort, passionflower and valerian nourishes the nervous system with supportive phytonutrients, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.* It also helps to calm the stomach-a common source of discomfort during stressful situations.* These factors combined help to support deep and restful sleep during particularly demanding circumstances.*
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Since 1986, Gaia Herbs has followed strict standards when formulating their herbal remedies and medicines. Adhering to principles of purity, integrity and potency, Gaia Herbs carefully observes herbs through each stage of cultivation and production to ensure you receive the highest quality herbal extract possible. Today, Gaia Herbs cultivates approximately 5 million individual plants each growing season, delivering their powerful effects to customers nationwide.
Directions for Use: Take 40-60 drops of extract in a small amount of water every twenty minutes beginning one hour before bedtime (for a maximum of three doses). Maximum time of use: one month.
Other Directions: Caution: US FDA advises that a potential risk of rare, but severe, liver injury may be associated with kava- containing dietary supplements. Do not take if you have, or have had, liver problems, drink alcohol, or take any medications. If you have a medical condition, use under the advice of a health practitioner. Stop use and see a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems, including jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) and brown urine. Other nonspecific symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, lightcolored stools, unexplained tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Not for use by persons under 18 years of age, or by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not for use with alcoholic beverages. Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment. Use only as directed on label. Safety sealed for your protection. Keep bottle capped at all times and store in a cool dry place. Natural separation may occur. This does not affect product quality.
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Stikwood Adhesive Wood Paneling (20'sq. Set)
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Rich grains. Stikwood Adhesive Wood Panels instantly transform walls, backsplashes, headboards and more. Available in an array of woods and finishes, they can be cut to fit your individual space and hung in a few simple steps. Better still, your valued pictures and artwork can still be easily hung onto the paneling.
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- Permanently adheres to primed or painted flat surfaces.
- Due to the wood's natural finish, the grain of each panel will be subtly varied.
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- To calculate the number of sets you need: 1) Measure the height and the width of your space in inches; 2) Multiply the two numbers; 3) Divide the sum by 144.
- Each wood panel is approximately 5"w x 48"l (reclaimed panels may vary).
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- Pattern options: Vertical, horizontal, chevron or zigzag.
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Baggallini Wanderer Cross-Body Bagg
Baggallini: The ultimate combination of fashion and function.
Baggallini was founded on the belief that Baggs can be functional and fun to carry.
Since their modest start, Baggallini has grown to be recognized as a worldwide leader in creating products that are incredibly organized and look as good as they perform.
This great looking bag has interior credit card slots, a pen holder and an adjustable cross-body strap. A stuff pocket and secure zippered pocket complete the look.
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A complaint filed with the Charles County Sheriff's Office accuses Sheriff Rex Coffey (D) of getting out of his police cruiser to berate a motorist May 5 at the Waldorf intersection of St. Charles Parkway and Route 5.
La Plata resident Ashley Farmer filed the complaint hours after the alleged incident, in which she claims that she was sitting at a red light at the intersection between 1:15 and 1:30 p.m. when she heard a knock on her driver's side window.
She looked to find Coffey, in a white dress shirt and dress pants, standing outside her car, the complaint states. Farmer alleges Coffey asked her to roll down her window, but it was broken, so he "started yelling at me" through her rear window, which was slightly down.
According to the complaint, Coffey berated Farmer for following him "too [expletive] close" and threatened to give her "five hundred dollars worth of [expletive] fines."
Coffey then hit Farmer's driver's side window and went back to his cruiser, which was in the next lane.
Farmer states in the complaint that she was not following Coffey closely because her car was in the other lane from his cruiser.
"The [sheriff] approached me in a threatening manner and it was not appropriate from the head officer of the department," Farmer states in the complaint.
Coffey's account of the incident closely mirrors Farmer's, but he vehemently denied cursing at her.
Coffey said he and his wife had just left church and picked up a 12-year-old La Plata boy whom Coffey mentors, and were on their way to the Blaine Lessard Memorial Trap Shoot hosted by Charles County Crime Solvers at the Metro Gun Club on Poplar Hill Road in Waldorf when he noticed Farmer's car "coming up on me very fast" on St. Charles Parkway.
Coffey said he could tell Farmer was speeding because he was driving the speed limit. When Farmer got up close to Coffey's cruiser, she stayed tight on his bumper, he said.
By the time they stopped at the light, Farmer had switched lanes, Coffey said. Dressed in his church clothes, Coffey said, he got out his car and approached Farmer's, tapped on her driver's side window and asked her to roll it down.
When she didn't, Coffey said he elected to talk to her through the slightly opened back window.
"I tell her, 'You are an aggressive driver, you are following me too closely,'" he said.
When Farmer started to argue back, "I said, 'Do not argue with me. I will give you $500 worth of tickets.'"
Coffey said he then slapped Farmer's window and returned to his cruiser. The sheriff seemed surprised that a complaint was filed, and irritated that he had been accused of cursing.
"I will tell you this, I do not use that kind of language, no matter how mad I get. Everyone that knows me knows I do not use that kind of language," he said. "My wife and the little boy were in my car and could hear every word that I was saying. I never curse in front of my wife, and I would never curse in front of this little boy who I've been mentoring."
Coffey said he thought he was letting Farmer off easy by not writing her a ticket for speeding and aggressive driving.
"I'm really irritated that I gave this woman a break. Certainly, I had to raise my voice because I was talking to her through a crack in her back window," he said. "I don't make a lot of traffic stops, because if it I did make a lot of traffic stops, I would never get where I'm going. That's how bad people drive around here."
Coffey said the complaint is being handled by the department's Office of Professional Responsibility.
"Outside of the curse words she claims I've said, I've done nothing inappropriate or wrong," the sheriff said.
Farmer declined to be interviewed, saying she has consulted with the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and is coordinating with that group to craft a public response.


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Birdee Golf Yard Game
A full-swing golf game you can tee up anywhere.
Watch the birdee… then take a full swing!
- Golf ball/shuttlecock has realistic action but limits flight
- Enjoy a full-swing game at home, beach or tailgate
- 1-piece expandable nets set up in seconds without assembly
- Score by hitting or tossing birdees into net
- Includes 2 target nets, 6 birdees and golf bag
Grab your standard pitching wedge, and you're ready to play Birdee Golf Pro! Unique 1-piece birdees play and feel like real golf balls, fine-tuning your short game as you score points by chipping them into nets 20-60 feet away. If you're not a golfer, you can toss the birdees like lawn darts with the same smooth flight. Play alone or in teams. Includes 2 target nets, 6 birdees (3 white, 3 yellow) and golf bag.
Take a swing at instant backyard fun, by ordering Birdee Golf Pro from Brookstone.
Birdee Golf Yard Game
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This was helpful for my golf short game. I play against my 6 yr. old daughter as she tosses them and I chip the "golf ball birdees" into the net. Great Idea and a lot of fun!
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Best gift ever!!! Took it out at our first BBQ. Everyone wanted to play. Under a minute to setup whole game. 9 iron or pitching wedge seems to work best at 25'. Weight feels accurate to golf ball. Scores just like Bag toss, but we made our own rules. The "swing mats" we're a huge help. Would definitely recommend.
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Birdee Golf Yard Game
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Classroom tested and research based, the Small-Group Differentiated Teaching Model provides instruction to meet the needs of your classroom's broad range of learners. Easy-to-use lesson plans and activities support the five stages of reading—emergent, beginning, fledgling, transitional, and independent—and the accompanying CD features materials to help you implement the model (see a sample).
In this fully updated edition of her bestseller, Beverly Tyner provides
Although intended for primary-grade teachers and reading specialists, the book also offers a solid basis for teacher training and reading intervention programs, including Response to Intervention. A companion DVD series is available from the author for use in professional development settings.
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In all fairness, Leak was playing with a bruised right shoulder in his team's loss at LSU on Saturday. However, his stock has been on the steady decline for the last few weeks and it has hit an all-time low following his career-low 107 yards passing versus the Tigers. Leak completed 11-of-30 passes and was sacked four times. In total, the Tigers held the Gators to only 206 yards of total offense. Leak is clearly struggling to adjust to new head coach Urban Meyer's offensive system and, as a result, the junior quarterback has completely lost his confidence. Moving forward, don't be surprised to see a lot more of freshman QB Josh Portis, who seems to be a better fit in Meyer's scheme due to his size and running ability.
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Feel the Noise
After a run-in with local thugs, aspiring Harlem rapper Rob flees to a place and father he never knew, and finds his salvation in Reggaetón, a spicy blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin beats. Puerto Rico, the spiritual home of Reggaetón, inspires Rob and his half-brother Javi to pursue their dream of becoming Reggaetón stars. Together with a dancer named C.C., they learn what it means to stay true to themselves and each other, while overcoming obstacles in love, greed and pride, all culminating in an explosive performance at New York's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Melonie Diaz, Victor Rasuk, Zulay Henao, Omarion Grandberry
Produced by: Sophia Sondervan; Jennifer Lopez; Simon Fields
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Fred and Linda Sammet's home offers passersby a glimpse into a different time more than 100 years ago.
The living room offers the modern convenience of a big-screen television, but the original fireplace, fitted with a faux flaming log, still remains as do the original combination gas and electric lighting fixtures. The gas portion of the lights have been disabled long ago.
A curved banister topped by a finely, detailed wooden post acts as the centerpiece to the Sammet home.
Fred and Linda Sammet have spent the last three years living and remodeling their home, a mansion built in the 1890s.
This parlor is the only room in the house with painted wood trim. Every other room sports natural wood.
Each room in Fred and Linda Sammet's Evansville home has a different pattern in the hardwood floors.
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The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps, who'd rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar's family is confronted by a rival band of chimps, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally steps in and changes his life forever.
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Systems has been the sponsor of the Academic Excellence in INSPIRE Award for
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Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps seeks new members
MANCHESTER - Ken Vachon is looking for a few good Muchachos.
Vachon, of Litchfield, serves as publicity director for Manchester's Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps. The group, one of only two remaining active drum and bugle corps in New Hampshire, is holding open rehearsals next Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at its headquarters in the Brady-Sullivan Tower, 1750 Elm St.
"We're hoping to get as many people as we can to come out," said Vachon. . . . . We've expanded our recruiting area to include all cities and towns in the state and Greater New England."
The band, led by director Al Gagne, has evolved over the past 53 years.
In the early 1960s and mid-1970s, the Muchachos competed on several drum and bugle corps circuits in New England. The Granite State had more than a dozen active drum and bugle corps at the time, with membership in the Muchachos open to individuals up to age 21. Today, the Muchachos has about 40 members.
"I think we reached our peak membership of about 85 members in 1975," said Vachon. "The Muchachos ceased active operations in 1985, due primarily to dropping membership numbers and a lack of operating funds."
The corps remained quiet until the fall of 1996, when Manchester celebrated its 150th anniversary. A group of alumni joined forces in an effort to march one more time down Elm Street, but enough interest was generated to re-establish the corps. The Muchachos are now registered as a 501C3 non-profit group, opening up the age range to include youth and adult members.
The band will begin its 2013 season by marching in the Manchester St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Holyoke, Mass., St. Pat's Parade.
For more information, go to www.muchachos.org.
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"Hot sauce must be hot. If you don't like it hot, use less," he said. "We don't make mayonnaise here."
– David Tran, 68, founder of Huy Fong Foods Inc. and creator of the famous Sriracha Hot Sauce.
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He looks younger on the label
Sriracha needs to amp up the spice a bit…I don't find it that hot anymore.
But it makes a mean sriracha mayo.
Sriracha makes me poo.
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The most important single element of my practice is knowing my patients. If I have an opportunity to sit down and listen to what someone wants and why, I learn something about them and I am in position to more effectively serve them. Careful listening is as important for me as understanding an operation is for a patient.
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An important part of my practice philosophy is the idea of restoring the normal. Whether this goal is for someone looking to restore their facial tissues after years of gravitational sag or for someone who needs to lose a breast to cancer, it is at the core of what I do. My life in plastic surgery has been interesting and personally rewarding. Whether I am teaching, volunteering in a third world countries, working on research, or practicing in my office in Santa Monica, I meet good people with fascinating stories to tell.
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Ron Dennis has refuted suggestions that his relationship with Lewis Hamilton is on the rocks following the Brit's decision to leave McLaren...
Ron Dennis has refuted suggestions that his relationship with Lewis Hamilton is on the rocks following the Brit's decision to leave McLaren.
Dennis and Hamilton have known each other since the driver was a ten-year-old who upon meeting the former McLaren team boss told him "I want to race for you one day... I want to race for McLaren."
Mentored by the Brit and the Woking team, Hamilton made his F1 debut with McLaren in 2007 and went on to win the Drivers' Championship a year later.
However, two months ago it was confirmed that Hamilton would be heading to Mercedes next season having signed a three-year deal with the German outfit.
At the time Hamilton revealed that he had not spoken with Dennis about his decision. This went on for several weeks prompting speculation that their relationship had completely deteriorated.
Dennis, though, insists all is well on the personal front.
"Obviously the media thinks there's some issue between Lewis and I - there's absolutely no issue between us," the 65-year-old told Sky Sports F1..
As for why the executive chairman of McLaren believes Hamilton is moving on, he hinted that sponsorship issues - which are believed to relate to both the meet and greet side and the selling of space on the racing suit - played a role.
"Sometimes the circumstances in a relationship don't balance, don't match.
"We're a team that requires a lot out of a driver and if some other team is able to make a more attractive proposition in any shape or form then it's understandable that your driver's going to move.
"But if you look back on our history, our team is, without being too pretentious about our team, it is bigger than any driver.
"We've had Ayrton [Senna] of course and [Alain] Prost, Niki [Lauda], Mika [Hakkinen], Keke [Rosberg], we've had a hell of a lot of World Championships over the year and we're going to have World Champions in the future.
"It's important that everybody in the team is there for the right reasons, is focused, is determined to win and determined to make all sacrifices that are necessary to win.
"In our team that doesn't just extend to physical condition, medical condition, it also relates to how much work we have to do in and out of the car and not everybody has those sorts of issues."
Dennis added that he wishes Hamilton all the best for his future.
"I wish Lewis really, really well. He's been nurtured well through his career and I feel none of the emotions that attribute to me. I am completely relaxed, I am not upset.
"Of course you think of the good times shared. We're a racing team that exists to win and that requires, as I said, a whole range of sacrifices and as I said some other teams don't have that requirement.
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The film will be directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, who worked as an animator on previous Ghibli films (e.g., Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away).
More info here and here. The film's Japanese website can be found here.
The original, Carnegie Medal-winning 1952 novel revolves around the "little people" -- 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) tall -- who live underneath the floorboards of an English country house. (The Japanese title literally means "the little people under the floor.") 14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty. Ghibli's adaptation will transport the setting from 1950s England to the Tokyo neighborhood of Koganei in 2010.
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Biblical name, from Hebrew Yaakov. This was borne by perhaps the most important of all the patriarchs in the Book of Genesis. Jacob was the father of twelve sons, who gave their names to the twelve tribes of Israel. He was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Esau. According to the story in Genesis, he was the cunning younger twin, who persuaded his brother Esau to part with his right to his inheritance in exchange for a bowl of soup ('a mess of pottage'). Later, he tricked his blind and dying father into blessing him in place of Esau. The derivation of the name has been much discussed. It is traditionally explained as being derived from Hebrew akev 'heel' and to have meant 'heel grabber', because when Jacob was born 'his hand took hold of Esau's heel' (Genesis 25:26). This is interpreted later in the Bible as 'supplanter' Esau himself remarks, 'Is he not rightly named Jacob? for he has supplanted me these two times' (Genesis 27:36). Jacob is especially common as a Jewish given name, although it also became very popular among the Puritans from the 16th century onwards, and has again been widely used since the 1990s. Compare James.
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Colin Benders, alias Kyteman, reached a peak in 2009 with his Hip Hop Orchestra, while already knowing when to stop. In his own free state of Kytopia, he is now looking deeper into the music, himself and the magic of friendship in cooperation.
How would you describe the way music is made in the Hip Hop Orchestra?"With 24 people, you have a lot of possibilities based purely on intuition and action/reaction, without having to write a single chord or note. It all develops in the moment itself. When one person plays a line, someone else may think, 'I know another chord here' and introduce that chord to accompany that line. The person who plays that line thinks, 'That's cool I'm going to go deeper into that.' Then you have two people who react to each other and you have another 22 who can react to that. Before you know it, an entire pallet of possibilities presents itself. At that point, the only thing you still need is a kind of traffic cop. You: stop. You: continue. The strangest things come out of it, things you could never have written; they develop out of sheer need. At some point you acquire a kind of symbiosis on the stage. And you acquire a kind of uprising. Somewhere in the left corner you have people who decide, this soft nonsense, we are going to go right over it here, which suddenly forms a kind of block that the rest of the stage almost wipes away. I think that's fantastic; the best things that can happen at such a moment."
How do you create freedom in creation?"The Hip Hop Orchestra is not a democracy. The reason that there is freedom on all these fronts is because I decided that there should be freedom on these fronts. Other than that, it remains my thing. I always decide the course I take and people are always free to go along with it if they want to. I see it as a marble alley. I try to place the pieces of wood but I have no idea which way they will go. Starting from that direction, all the space can be given to continue.''
How do you work together in Kytopia?"It is a kind of anarchy here. We work on the basis of spreading enthusiasm. Who joins in? When you have a great idea, everyone joins in. Everyone has both an 'I' and a 'we' position here. You do not build on personal credit but on making a beautiful 'thing.' As soon as collecting credit becomes a direct objective, you block a lot of things and you miss out on opportunities."
Can you see that your working method has an important message for these times?''So much music is made primarily to earn money, which I actually find really scary. Because, first of all, it says that people remove their soul from the music and lose the actual significance of making music. You hear it in the music and you see it in the people. It's only about success. You also have the category of people who earn money to make music. It would be a shame if something abstract like money could take away a beautiful plan. If you listen to the content, you hear that someone actually has something to say, that there is a plan behind it. That the intentions are entirely different from personal gain. It is all about that thing and it has to come out one way or another. Which of the two would you prefer?''
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Carmo, Hit the Road
Action/Adventure, Drama
Twenty-two year old Carmo would rather die than spend another day in the hellhole on the Brazil-Paraguay border where she lives. Marco, 37, is a lonesome, wheelchair-bound gaucho turned small time criminal. He has just arrived in town and desperately needs someone to help him unload a shipment of smuggled goods. What unfolds is an unlikely romance between two stray souls chased by bandidos and the police alike. A lawless, reckless journey of self-discovery through a jagged, breathtaking South American landscape.
Cast: Fele Martínez, Seu Jorge, Paca Gabaldón, Mariana Loureiro, Márcio Garcia, Fele Martínez
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Running time: 1hr 39min
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No, I'm not Rumplestiltskin, the cranky gnome in a Grimm fairy tale; I can't spin straw into gold. But, straw saves me money, crops and my sanity, which is golden to my thinking.
Everything in the vegetable garden is mulched with a 6-inch layer, including blueberries, Alpine strawberries and cranberries. I use a foot or two of straw atop the potato bed to grow clean potatoes that can be easily harvested. Tubers form in the straw and crops are always bigger when I use the straw mulch.
First, let me explain the difference between straw and hay [3]. You don't want to use hay, as it will cause nightmares and plenty of weed pulling. Hay is grown for animal feed and contains protein-rich seed heads that when spread over gardens sprout. They quickly grow into lanky, seedy plants that are difficult to control by either pulling or spraying.
Straw is the bottom half of hay stalks and contains few or no seed heads. It's pure carbon and has no protein. Straw stalks are hollow and don't compact or mat. They're also slow to decompose and don't tie up nitrogen or other nutrients in soil, making the perfect mulch.
Potato crops are huge when grown in a foot or two of straw on top of the soil. The blueberries in the background benefit from straw mulch, because their roots are shallow, and the plants are moisture lovers.
A bale of straw costs about $4 in my area. I get it from a farmer nearby. Numerous garden centers stock straw, too. Bales are huge; one will usually cover the garden. Just be sure that you are buying straw, not hay.
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A thick blanket of straw keeps the moisture in soil, slowing evaporation radically. Watering the garden once a week will be the norm, rather than every day or two. If you live in an area of the country that is experiencing rainfall shortage this summer or drought, straw mulch is gold! I do. We've received only a tenth of normal rainfall and had a huge snow deficient last winter. The ground is so dry, it's cracking in spots. But, I water the vegetable garden only once a week, despite high temperatures and lack of rain.
Straw also saves crops like tomatoes, peppers and squash from developing blossom-end rot [4]and cat-facing; blueberries from shriveling; and sweet peppers from turning hot. Soil moisture stays even and calcium can be transferred from the soil to tomatoes easily, preventing the diseases. Straw mulch at the base of tomato and pepper plants also prevents that transfer of soil-borne diseases such as early blight to plant leaves. No water splashes up from the soil to leaves, because the straw absorbs it.
A thick straw mulch also fosters the growth of large pumpkins, winter squash and watermelons. The mulch provides a clean blanket upon which melons and pumpkins can grow unblemished.
Have you used straw for mulch? What other materials do you use to hold moisture in and prevent diseases?
Doreen Howard has written for The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Seasons Garden Guide for 15 years and is the former garden editor at Woman's Day as well as a photographer. She has grown more than 300 varieties of heirloom edibles and flowers in the last two decades.
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Grand Illusion 2012 Re-release
War, Drama
For its 75th Anniversary, Rialto Pictures presents a stunning 4K restoration of GRAND ILLUSION, Jean Renoir's powerful and eloquent anti-war film set during World War I. Aristocratic Captain de Boeldieu and his mechanic, Lieutenant Maréchal are shot down by Captain von Rauffenstein, who treats them with customary officers' hospitality. The two downed pilots are then sent to a German POW camp, where they quickly join a group of prisoners who have concocted an elaborate escape plan. Their plot is foiled, however, as they are transferred to a new camp, the formidable Wintersborn fortress, run by Rauffenstein, who is now grounded due to battle wounds. Rauffenstein, lamenting the end of an aristocratic era, tries to befriend de Boeldieu, but the French captain is already hatching a new escape plan - one in which he puts himself in danger to allow the others to escape. GRAND ILLUSION was the first foreign film to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination.
Cast: Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Jean Gabin
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"Hummus is a pureed garbanzo bean dip with Middle Eastern origins. Serve with pita and an assortment of fresh vegetables. This is the secret combination straight from a Boston restaurant. Tahini, or sesame seed paste, can be found in health food stores, gourmet shops and even many grocery stores."
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2 cups
canned garbanzo beans, drained
1/3 cup
1/4 cup
lemon juice
1 teaspoon
2 cloves
garlic, halved
1 tablespoon
olive oil
1 pinch
1 teaspoon
minced fresh parsley
This recipe, like most, is not going to suit everyone's taste as written. But it is a good basic recipe and a good place to start. Remember that you can always add more of one ingredient, but "removing" means adding more of every other ingredient.
My thoughts:
1. notice the recipe starts with 2 cups of beans, not 2 cans (garbanzo beans are also called: chick peas or ceci beans
2. drain and retain all the bean juice as you will want to add it later to get the texture to your liking (water will also work)
3. tahini can vary in intensity, I recommend starting with about 3 TBSP and working up or down from there (Tahini can be identified by its bitter taste)
4. start with 1 OZ of lemon juice and work up if you like your hummus more sour
5. it's always best to add salt towards the end because some beans have salt in the juice
6. garlic- what can I say about garlic- some people will say 1 clove, some people will say 12 cloves (I use 3-4 depending on size)
7. olive oil is traditionally served on top, I blend 1TBSP in and pour more on top- olive oil is a "good oil" so don't worry about adding it
8. paprika is traditional on top but won't add much heat, if you want some kick, blend in cayenne, jalapeños, or crushed red pepper (I use 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes)
9. I consider cumin a necessity (start with 1/4 tsp and work up from there, I like 1 tsp)
10. have fun- try adding roasted garlic, chives, scallions, roasted red peppers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or feta cheese
First, I've never been a fan of hummus, but the lemon especially is so over powering in this recipe. Maybe I just had an especially sour lemon, because that's all I tasted. Also, a little too much tahini for my taste. I started with the original recipe and then kept adding things until it was edible. Added 1/4 tsp cumin, another clove garlic, and some roasted red peppers. Next time I'll try the Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on here.
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My husband and I are arabic so we eat a lot of hummus and after making this recipe we agreed it is absolutely easier to make it then to get in our car and drive to the restaurant and carry it out. However, we needed to make a couple of minor changes to get to this point. We used 2- 15 1/2 oz cans of garbanzo beans. We thought it was a bit too much tahini so we used slighty under 1/3 cup. We added an extra clove of garlic (at least). We also added red pepper which is a staple ingredient in hummus so I was surprised it was ommited (not a lot- maybe a teaspoon or so). We also agreed with other reviewers that you need some of the chick pea juice to thin it out just a bit. We used 3/4 of a can of juice from one can of the chick peas. My mother in law tells me that if you peel the chick peas (which is supposed to be fast and easy) it will come out better too- I don't think I will do this though because it tasted great just like this. We also used a little more lemon than the recipe called for - it just depends on your taste.
Lots to read on this one! Here's a review of the reviews. Use fresh lemon juice. Save bean liquid if thinning necessary. Some like less Tahini - 2T works. Cumin, tobasco or red pepper adds flavor. Roasting the garlic mellows it. Some add more cloves. Make it the night before serving so all the flavors meld. Indian or pita bread brushed w/olive oil, topped w/parmesan cheese, toasted in the oven and cut in wedges works well for dipping as does bagel and other chips, or crackers. Tahini can be hard to find - some grocers carry it on the peanut butter aisle. I go to a fun health food store called Manna Mills that carries it. Hummus is heart healthy and earth friendly. I disliked chickpeas as a child & recently learned to enjoy them (read the classic 'The Yearling').
Been making Hummus for 35 years. This is THE recipe! I've made gallons of this one, and lived next door to a Lebanese family in Georgia recently, the Dad a restaurant owner, who live on Hummus... and mine (this one) kicked butt! Add 1/4 to 1/2 C roasted red peppers to the mix for color and flavor to die for. Forget the blender. If a blender works, it's too thin. A big, heavy duty Quisinart will save hours!
Another tip: Fill muffin tins, then freeze them, then put the Hummus portions in a bag in the freezer. One cake, thawed, warmed a little, with 2 T Premium olive oil, sprinkled with sesame seeds, served with warmed pita bread is the way to go. SOOooooo good for you!!
This is wonderful! Tastes better than the hummus I get at the local deli. Stick with 2tbsp tahini, as others have recommended. I added three cloves of garlic (next time I'll add four), a pinch of chili pepper flakes, cumin and dried parsley. This is so good, you'll have to force yourself to put it down!
This is the first time I have ever made hummus....this is delicious!! I dont think I will ever buy store bought again. Easy recipe and very tasty. I used fresh lemon juice instead of bottled...which I think makes a difference. Served with toasted pita wedges and blue tortilla chips. I loved this recipe....thanks Rhoda for a tasty dip! Quick note...I did have a problem finding tahini, searched several food stores....and I found it in the peanut butter aisle of my grocery store.
Every person who tried this at a gathering loved it, and most of them hate garbanzo beans. They were surprised to find out this fantastic stuff was made with them! I used more garlic than called for, but roasted the garlic first. Instead of thinning it with the juice from the beans, I used yogurt, so it would come out a bit creamier.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Hummus III
Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 77
Calories from Fat: 39
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Tying Up Loose Ends
47 comments:
- Elisabeth said...
Your outfit is so cute! I love the pink nails and the braces are too awesome!
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- WendyB said...
Granny Smiths are the only type of apple I like.
- April 28, 2008 at 9:59 AM
- annah said...
i love the boyish look juxtaposed against the flower.
yay for pretentious art words!
- April 28, 2008 at 10:06 AM
- pimprenelle said...
Oh my, I love those are some seriously funky pants. Love this juvenile style, it looks great on you!
- April 28, 2008 at 10:07 AM
- hoyan said...
getting white sneakers dirty! the best part of every summer. last year i wore my pink terrycloth sneakers to a music festival and they are still not quite recovered.
- April 28, 2008 at 10:30 AM
- Miss White said...
In the UK purse means the same as wallet but more of a ladies version. And I love your braces too (but I think you call them suspenders?!) Lots of cross-continent confusion there!
- April 28, 2008 at 10:34 AM
- Kira Fashion said...
so cool you are!
a kiss and a hug
- April 28, 2008 at 10:41 AM
- She's Dressing Up said...
Love your flower hairpiece! Granny Smiths are good, but Pink Lady apples are better!
- April 28, 2008 at 11:52 AM
- annabananna said...
I love the flowers on your shirt!
- April 28, 2008 at 11:59 AM
- annabananna said...
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- April 28, 2008 at 11:59 AM
- diamondcanopy said...
Aw, I am so wearing braces sometime this week, love the huge flower!
- April 28, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- Shen-Shen said...
Gotta love rice cookers!!
I think I may have that same nail polish.. I love that color! Heh.
- April 28, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- FashionSqueah! said...
Nap disturbance is one of my pet peeves...seriously. Cute outfit though, would you please add us to your links? Thanks!
- April 28, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- little parisienne said...
3 things i want to say about this look:
1) the flower in your hair is so beautiful!
2) it matches perfectly to your nail polish!!
3)and it's such a great way to combine suspenders! <3
- April 28, 2008 at 12:51 PM
- Grace's said...
You're rock ad romantic!^^ Kisses
- April 28, 2008 at 12:59 PM
- green tea in teacups said...
Ok so im fairly new to this whole new world of blogging and am quite clueless when it comes to tagging so could you clue me in? haha. this is so sad!
- April 28, 2008 at 1:20 PM
- jayne said...
oo interesting way to think of it- we don't have to be slaves to one style! :)
i love self assigned summer reading! my friend and i are starting a 2 person iced coffee & sundress bookclub this summer! can't wait!
- April 28, 2008 at 1:32 PM
- Sarah said...
the suspenders are mad hawt yo! Honestly though,you look really good in them and I'm jealous because I could never pull them off. and hk fortagi me!
- April 28, 2008 at 1:36 PM
- Sarah said...
wow...uh that's supposed to say thanks for tagging me, my wireless keyboard is bullshitting me won't type things
- April 28, 2008 at 1:38 PM
- green tea in teacups said...
oh thanks for explaining!
I do wish they had a comment box on people's profiles for things like this!
- April 28, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- Ninja said...
I love brightly painted nails right now, mine are currently on overly bright teal.
- April 28, 2008 at 2:05 PM
- Siljesfashion said...
Cute oufit, love the pink nails off course! By the way I was the 9001 visitor on your blog today, haha!
- April 28, 2008 at 2:35 PM
- mmmmeaghan. said...
in the bottom left picture, you look a little chloé sevigny. which is definately a compliment. adorable!
- April 28, 2008 at 2:51 PM
- providentstyle said...
w00t! tagged! I like you just as much in pants as in dresses and skirts, by the way. You can pull off either!
- April 28, 2008 at 3:02 PM
- Nico. said...
you rock those suspenders. Love the pink nails.
- April 28, 2008 at 3:50 PM
- jenny h. said...
love the outfit.
and those pink nails are fabulous!
thanks for the comments on my blog :)
- April 28, 2008 at 4:46 PM
- enc said...
I love that pose of you with your foot up, in your hand. Quirk-o-rama!
- April 28, 2008 at 5:21 PM
- Urban Audrey said...
aww I love this outfit! The bright nails and flowers are perfection!
- April 28, 2008 at 5:24 PM
- Jill said...
I agree with you, that this generation has so many areas of "great" style, so people can really explore.
- April 28, 2008 at 5:51 PM
- the iron chic said...
I think the fact that we can look up any music video on youtube is pretty effin cool.....
- April 28, 2008 at 6:02 PM
- The Stylish Wanderer said...
This is probably my favorite outfit of you!! Fantastic job, it just seems so springy.
- April 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- zoeeeee said...
i love your suspenders. i had the cutest pair and then my boobs exploded so they kepy popping off my pants. hahaha. i think they were for little boys who have no boobs
- April 28, 2008 at 6:21 PM
- Secretista said...
Love that flower girl!
- April 28, 2008 at 6:39 PM
- On Track said...
I love you sense of style and your use of colour, it is so perfect :) That flower in your hair and your nail polish are my two all time favourite colours. Another wonderfully stylish inspiring outfit :D
- April 28, 2008 at 8:14 PM
- Key said...
those suspenders look great!
but what i really love is the delicate detail of the flower on your hair!
pops the whole outfit :D
- April 28, 2008 at 9:38 PM
- Charlotte said...
You're so crazy! This outfit is amazing in a strange way. Fabulous!
- April 29, 2008 at 2:04 AM
- Sassy said...
Thanx for your sweetest comment!
You look fab in that outfit
- April 29, 2008 at 2:12 AM
- bronwyn said...
This outfit is totally cute on you. You look fab in jeans. Fun pics too:)
- April 29, 2008 at 2:52 AM
- Benedicte said...
Great outfit!
- April 29, 2008 at 5:31 AM
- Benedicte said...
Great outfit!
- April 29, 2008 at 5:31 AM
- Ediot said...
FUN! cool! just plain great!
- April 29, 2008 at 7:40 AM
- susie_bubble said...
The pink nails really add ooomph to the outfit!
- April 29, 2008 at 7:41 AM
- Adele said...
i like your nail varnish =] hahaxx
- April 29, 2008 at 8:46 AM
- molly said...
ooh thanks so much for the tag!
the 5 things one seems fun
- April 29, 2008 at 2:05 PM
- vogued out!!! said...
You make suspenders look so doable. love the look.
- April 30, 2008 at 10:42 PM
- dreamecho said...
love your poses! that first one is like some fly hip hop move and the last one is like a sassy urban ballerina.
- May 1, 2008 at 4:43 PM
- Jen (MahaloFashion) said...
Love the color of your nail polish!
- May 2, 2008 at 7:15 PM


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What Can I Do At The Sarojin?
Although we strive to make every stay at The Sarojin as individual and unique an experience as possible through our Imagineering service, we also provide our guests with a range of daily activities to enjoy should they wish to take part.
Whatever you choose to do, we invite you to experience the very best The Sarojin has to offer. Explore and enjoy, wine and dine.
Follow us on Facebook , Twitter or Google+ to receive the latest news from The Sarojin, Khao Lak or to see what guests have been writing about us, visit our Guestbook
What's On at The Sarojin this Week
At The Sarojin, we want to make your stay as active or as relaxing as you wish. If you are up for activities, our Suggestion Sheet linked below, posted weekly, for activities in and around The Sarojin can help you plan your day. On it, you will find daily and weekly suggestions for your enjoyment. As always, we are happy to make arrangements for you, so please don't hesitate to let us know. Enjoy your stay!
Download the Weekly Suggestion Sheet here
Private Excursions
Tailor-Made Excursions
Do something special, just for two. Perhaps a personal jungle adventure complete with sparkling wine and gourmet safari style lunch served in an extraordinary location... should you wish to find out more about the surrounding national parks, our land and marine activities, and the excursions we can offer you, contact our Adventure and Discoveries team in their sala near The Sarojin beach.
Download The Sarojin Adventures and Discoveries Brochure here
Thai Cooking Class
Visit a local Thai market and learn to cook exquisite local dishes with our chef. Choose from a range of cooking classes and locations at The Sarojin or experience the surrounding areas and cook and dine in stunning private locations.
Where: Fisherman's Hut, waterfall, beach.
When: daily.
Baht from 4,000thb pp
Download The Sarojin Cooking Classes here
Edible Art
Learn the secrets of fruit carving and natural art with a Sarojin chef. The class includes a fruit carving knife as well as a Sarojin apron.
Where: up to you.
When: 1-2pm
Baht from 1,600thb pp
Private Dining
Dine alone for a romantic evening with your partner. Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ at your favourite location, be it the your own residence, on the beach, beside a waterfall, on the main pool pavilion or even on a private sand bank in the Andaman sea.
Where: some amazing choices.
When: reservation required
Baht: from 4,000thb to 25,000thb per couple
Download The Sarojin Private Dining Factsheet here.
Degustation - A Journey of the Palate
Chef Gogh and his team present a 3, 5 and 7 course degustation menu, masterfully crafted to pleasure your senses by matching each course with an accompanying wine to create a gastronomical experience to be savoured. We ask for reservations to be made well in advance.
Where: Ficus
When: daily, 7:15pm till late
Baht: from 1,350thb pp
Siam Night
Enjoy the taste, sounds and sights of Asia with traditional Ponglang dancing and an array of fresh food stations representing foods around Thailand. Individual cooking stations dot the poolside garden for a special outdoors dining experience.
Where: Edge
When: weekly, 7:00pm till late
Baht: from 1,950thb pp
Classic Andaman Lobster and Seafood Beach BBQ
With your feet in the sand and the stars above, a plethora of food stations await with chefs at the ready to prepare your requests. We serve a realm of dishes with ingredients fresh from the Andaman Sea and the surrounds. Savour these delights in the firelight, pair your dish with a fine wine or sip cocktails to the hypnotic lapping of the waves. A truly stunning evening to experience.
Where: beach.
When: weekly
Baht: 1,950thb pp
Wine, Cocktails and Nibbles
Sip and survey the best time of the day with our sundown selection of cocktails.
Where: anywhere but the beach is best
When: everyday, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Baht: from 150thb
Meet the Team Cocktails
An invitation to join The Sarojin's management and staff for cocktails.
where: gardens or beach
When: weekly 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Baht: complimentary
Wine Tasting
Our sommelier delights in welcoming you to a tasting of six wines from our multi-award winning wine cellar. Allow us to share with you the properties, complexities and structures of these different wines. Numbers for tastings are limited, so we kindly request bookings before 2:00pm on the day.
Where: Cellar
When: on request
Baht: 1,600thb pp
Spa & Wellness
Pamper Yourself
Rejuvenate your senses and indulge yourself at Pathways Spa. We offer a full range of treatments and therapies, from traditional Thai massage to Ayurvedic treatments to the ultimate Faa Fairt four hand massage. Available day or night. Please see our full Pathways spa menu here for more details.
When: 11h00-20h00
thai cooking classes
Visit the local market with chef to learn about the ingredients used in Thai cuisine and also to learn about alternatives in your home country. Select and taste ingredients required for your chosen dishes before returning to prepare and cook with personal tuition from chef.
Enjoy what you have made for lunch, perhaps with a glass of wine?Non cooking partners are welcome to join for lunch and the locations below are suggestions. We are happy to tailor menus and concept as per your requirements. Download The Sarojin Cooking Classes here
Thai Cooking Class at the Fisherman's Hut
09.00 tour of local market with chef for shopping and tasting
10.30 arrive back at The Sarojin and refreshments
11.00 preparation and cooking followed by lunch
13.30 presentation of chef's certificates, apron, chef's hat and photos
Thai Cooking Class by the Rainbow Waterfall
A stunningly alternative location! After visiting the local market with chef this cooking class is set within the jungle surrounds by the rainbow waterfall. Enjoy lunch and a swim in the waterfall.
Thai Cooking Class under the Wedding Tree
As above but romantically setup along the beach under a large sea almond tree. This option is suggested for a long relaxed lunch set up with perhaps a bottle or two of wine to accompany!
Street Food for Kids at The Camillian Centre
Support the Sarojin's Community Programme by cooking a street food menu and then visit and donate your offerings to the underprivileged children at the Camillian Centre.
Guest Experiences at The Sarojin
A selection of unique experiences at The Sarojin. We aim to really show you the local and cultural life and offer some out of this world experiences, whether that be meeting a monk for a blessing, becoming a mahout, catching your own lunch, dining out at sea on a private island or private chartering our boat to The Similans; the limits really are your own imagination!
Please write to email@example.com for further information or to make a booking.
our limits are only your imagination
A team of personal guides and the elegant and inspired "imagineer" team, the ultimate personal concierge delight in creating very tailor made experiences and offer a wide variety of private and unique excursions into the surrounding national parks and area of outstanding beauty.
Romantic dinners by a candlelit jungle waterfall, on a private sand isle or a secluded white sand beach, a rejuvenating spa massage lulled by the sounds of the Andaman Sea, a Thai cooking class and gourmet safari style lunch on spectacular river banks or jungle setting, private charters on the luxury yacht Lady Sarojin or personal jungle adventures complete with champagne. The limits are only your imagination…
degustation wine dinners
Executive Chef Gogh and his team have been delighting guests with a range of five and seven course candlelit degustation dinners. These very special dinners have been set in the most breathtaking of settings around the ancient ficus tree. Inspired cuisines created by chef and his team such as "mint tuna sashimi on a bed of whipped tomato terrine avocado topped with fish roe", or "andaman blue crab and celery essence with prawn coriander ravioli" have been set with specifically chosen wines by our Wine Director, Sam for each course. These very special degustation dinners offer a true culinary adventure into cuisines and wines.
excellence in WINE
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is made to those restaurants that share a dedication to wine and lists a well-chosen selection of quality wine producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. We are delighted that Ficus restaurant has won this award for the past seven consecutive years since 2008.
The Sarojin's passion for wines is avidly shared amongst its owners! The Sarojin's Wine Director, a New Zealander and retired lawyer, Sam Bonifant, personally dates his passion for wine back to his college days and the bottle of Liebfraumilch, which he and his then girlfriend were accustomed to drink over supper. His taste thus wetted, he confesses to being fascinated by wine ever since. His excuse, if he needs one, is that his legal career left little time for other pursuits. Sam is an enthusiastic collector of wines, which he cellars in England with a back-up cellar in his native New Zealand. Thus assured that a sudden world wine drought will not find him lacking in supply in either hemisphere, he enjoys sharing the results whenever possible with family and friends and exploring the many ways in which food and wine complement each other.
The latter is an endless subject he says. "The old principles of what went with what were really quite limited and thus the challenge is to find what is best for the myriad of flavours which modern cuisine has to offer."
At The Sarojin, Sam has worked with the team to create a comprehensive wine list with over 200 selections from both the old and the new worlds. The emphasis is on quality yet affordability, which is quite a challenge given the very high Thai import duty on wines and limited supplier lists. Careful attention is also paid to proper storage as well as to proper serving, given the additional challenge of maintaining quality when drinking wine in a tropical climate. As Sam says "you can have the best wine in the world but if it is exposed to the heat for too long the result can be a total disaster".
We are very proud of our wine selection at The Sarojin and hope that you too enjoy exploring Sam's choices and recommendations during your stay.
Le Verre De Vin
Le Verre De Vin is the world's most advanced wine and champagne preservation system and is the only wine preservation system capable of effectively preserving an unlimited number of still, sparkling and fortified wines. Le Verre De Vin has is installed at both Ficus and Edge restaurants and we are delighted to now offer 20 wines by the glass including both still and sparkling wines. This is a wonderful addition and enables all guests to more freely roam and enjoy Sam's wonderful wine menu at The Sarojin. Thank you Sam!
catch, cook, dine
Catering for an increased demand of guests seeking a more authentic encounter with rural Thailand, "Catch, Cook and Dine" is a true foodie experience and enables guests to engage with the local environment and quite literally fish for their own supper and to gather ingredients from local farms and suppliers in some of Thailand's most natural and spectacular landscapes. Ingredients in hand, guests will then enjoy a master class with Chef on the Takuapa riverbank or equally stunning outdoor setting. Finally, guests will be able to dine with a spectacular safari-style gourmet lunch set amidst the breathtaking surroundings of the forest waterways.
If you haven't come to the conclusion already that we like a bit of luxury then this may just give it away as when thinking of getting shipwrecked on a sand bar in the Andaman, the only way we could imagine it is with your own private chef, butler and a glass in hand whilst lazing at sunset….hmmmm did we mention the set up….shipwrecked Imagineer style indeed!
Lady Sarojin, our luxury boat, awaits at our beachfront to private charter you through the enchanting mangrove forest – captain has the nack of achieving the perfect champagne sipping speed in this most beautiful and tranquil of settings. Dabble in a cocktail or two from the onboard bar and enjoy chef Gogh's home made canapés before you become shipwrecked.
Your island is alight with fireplace and candles and is the perfect place to be shipwrecked with the person you adore most.
Don't worry we promise not to really desert you as a traditional Thai longtail boat and Sarojin car will return you to the resort – "Shipwrecked in Sarojin style!"
The Waterfall Dinner
I almost fell over when i saw the waterfall all lit by candlelight amidst the jungle and a private dining table just as I had dreamed ….
Stepping out of the chauffeured car into the cool evening air, allow yourself to be guided along a candlelit jungle path, the call of the waterfall ever closer, the jungle clears and a magnificent waterfall rises taking centre stage…. wonderland itself….hundreds of candles glow softly, romantically, encircling the natural theatre and creating the most magical of settings. The waterfall - every water drop dancing seemingly for you and only for you.
Your private table awaits whenever you are ready, your personal chef creating dishes as you desire.
pack a picnic and off you go
Some of our most memorable travels were found simply roaming around and exploring the local areas.
Chef Gogh and his team love going off menu… so choose what you want and when and allow us to pack you a picnic for your adventure. Your picnic pack can be brought in a backpack or basket to your guest residence or you are welcome to collect it in the lobby.
Now to decide where to go…walk on the beach, bike ride to the waterfall, canoe to the cape, take our hobbie cat sailing boat out…. it really is an adventure of your choice.
Visit the local market with chef to learn about the local ingredients used in Thai cuisine. Select and taste ingredients required for chosen dishes before returning to prepare and cook chosen dishes with individual tuition from chef. Enjoy lunch and perhaps a glass of wine? Non cooking partners are welcome to join for lunch.
authentic thailand
Offering a rare opportunity for a more authentic insight into the local Thai way of life and culture of the surrounding rural and fishing community.
Farming life, fishing communities, home industries, temples, schools, orphanages, birds nest production, local markets and much more can be combined into a visit or join the 'Day in the Life of a Local' where we spend time meeting the personalities of the area; you could even become an elephant owner for a day!
Old Takuapa Town is a fascinating and eclectic Sino-Portuguese town with local colour and culture with any local experiences as the main aim of this day.
Trips are guidelines as we will alter the itinerary depending on seasons and your personal interest and always adding in areas of seasonal local interest or festivals.
spiritual blessing of love
Sunrise Alms Giving "Tak Bat" & Spiritual Blessing at the Temple 'just for 2'
For centuries monks and novices have left their temples everyday and walked through the town accepting alms from the local townsfolk; a way for people to gain merit and for the monastic community to maintain contact with their community. Locals place rice and other foods into their alms bowls before the monks return to their temples with the collected food for breakfast.
At one of our favourite local pagodas and after the 'tak bat' and a small visit of the town and market including the tsunami boats, we continue with your next rewarding way to connect with the Buddhist ethos of Thailand - a spiritual blessing and offering to the temple.
Offering a small basket of items to the monks is a sign of respect, and the monk returns his thanks with a blessing. This consists of a monk gently pouring water over you to cleanse your spirit whilst chanting ancient Pali-Sanskrit 'mantras'. You will feel lighter and remarkably calm by this simple but spiritual event. The walking meditation occurs at first light and we invite you to join us for this contemplative and spiritual experience,
A special way to perhaps start your new marriage or end your stay at The Sarojin.
elephant mahout for a day
Accompanied by The Sarojin's guides, guests will shadow local mahouts from the Sairung camp and learn daily healthcare for the elephants. The teaching will focus on the correct ways to interact with free-roaming elephants; how to approach them using Thai greetings; general skin care and how to bathe them in the river; their overall digestion and how to feed them; basic mahout-style riding skills; and the five key signs to identify a healthy elephant – flapping tail and ears; moisture between their toes; markings on its body to indicate a good sleep pattern; volume of elephant waste; and moisture in its manure.
For those that really wish to get up close and personal, guests can take a dip in a jungle lake and swim around their elephant offering it friendly scrubs. The trunk becomes a virtual snorkel as the elephant submerges its body underwater and enjoys its leathery hide being scrubbed. Once land bound again guests will learn how to ride elephants bareback just as a mahout would do to keep them healthy. Perched on the necks of these gentle giants, guests will trek deep into the jungle to view the spectacular scenery located within this area of outstanding natural beauty.
a day in the life of a local
A "Day in the Life of a Local", is designed to showcase authentic Thailand and take guests into the heart of the local community. During your ventures, you will travel to Khao Lak's rural areas and shadow a local fisherman, a Buddhist monk, an elephant mahout, a fruit farmer and a market seller as they go about their daily lives. Ideally suited for those with an interest in experiential travel, these new tours present a variety of ways to dig beneath the surface of Thailand and gain a deeper insight into local culture through a host of firsthand experiences.
the lady sarojin
The Lady Sarojin luxury boat is exclusively available for guests and also available for private charter, click here for more Private Charter information. Cruise, snorkel and SCUBA dive in the Similan Islands, Surin Islands or Phang Nga Bay. These are the recommended destinations but we are able to tailor make an itinerary to suit divers or snorkelers or for a simple day out on the seas. The Similans are renowned for their underwater beauty, marine life and coral, soft white sand beaches and lush interiors. With reefs beginning only yards from the white sand beaches and a visibility of up to 30 metres, the islands offer superb snorkelling as well as a unique diving experience where even novice swimmers can enjoy an underwater world usually reserved only for divers.
Between November and April, the Lady Sarojin is moored off the beach at The Sarojin and serves the islands to the west, whilst from May to October she rests at Yacht Haven in Phuket and Phang Nga Bay is in easy reach.
the similan islands
The Similan Islands Marine National Park, open 1 November – 30 April, is one of the world's top ten world dive sites, is less than an hour away by the Lady Sarojin boat yacht direct from The Sarojin's beach. The Similans are renowned for their underwater beauty, marine life and coral, soft white sand beaches and lush interiors. With reefs beginning only yards from the white sand beaches and a visibility of up to 30 meters, the islands offer superb snorkeling as well as a unique diving experience.
We are delighted to be able to offer regular scheduled cruises to the Similans Islands as well as private charters. These days are spectacular and offer a very personal and special opportunity and memory. Apart from the Similans Islands other destinations off the west coast for private charter include Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock as well as Phang Nga Bay national marine park in the south east renowned for its dramatic limestone islands and captivating sea cave canoe journeys,
Click here for more details.
Phang Nga bay
Phang Nga Bay National Marine Park is renowned for its dramatic limestone islands and cliffs and captivating sea cave canoe journeys through hidden lagoons and caves exposed only at lower tides. The bay is also home to a remarkable sea gypsy village built over the water on stilts and with a giant rock monolith guarding its rear. Phang Nga Bay's most famous limestone rock is Tapu Island, also known as James Bond Island, named for its appearance in the film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.
Khao sok national park
Explore the adventurous playgrounds of Khao Lak and Khao Sok National Parks. These lush jungles are only 40 minutes away by car and contain primary forest, limestone mountains, breathtaking lakes, caves and wild animals. From the mountains, waterfalls cascade into a lowland rainforest dated to be 160 million years old. You can jungle or elephant trek, or safari by canoe or jeep. It is nature at large and a much vaunted addition to your Sarojin experience.
the sarojin national park beach
Imagine an 11km long, secluded white sand beach with all year round swimming and sheltered by Pakarang Cape.
Being within the National Park boundaries, the beach is free of any jet-skis and motorised leisure water sports- parascending, water skiing etc. No fixed structures are permitted allowing for one of the most stunning beaches in Thailand. Welcome to The Sarojin beach.


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Howletts Wild Animal Park, A Unique Adventure...
Howletts Wild Animal Park is a 90 acre adventure in beautiful ancient parkland that is ideal for great days out in Kent with the entire family. No gimmicks, no nonsense, Howletts Wild Animal Park is committed to one thing, the conservation, breeding and reintroduction of rare and endangered animals.
Treetop Challenge
Test your skill and bravery on the Treetop Challenge Course. This exhilarating high ropes course of sixteen challenging obstacles set high up in the tree line will show you the park from a monkey's perspective!
Uk's largest African elephant herd
No visit to Howletts Wild Animal Park is complete without seeing the largest herd of African elephants in the UK!
Walking with lemurs
For a close encounter like no other, Howletts Wild Animal Park allows you to walk alongside, and below, our free roaming family of amazingly agile and lively lemurs at Walking With Lemurs.
Travel by bus
The Stagecoach Route 200 bus from Canterbury to Howletts Wild Animal Park is back this year and will run at weekends only until 26 July. A daily service will resume throughout the summer holiday, from 27 July until 2 September. This includes Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays! Travel to Howletts by bus and get 2 for 1 entry! Download our special offer voucher and present it at the gatehouse, along with a valid bus/PLUSBUS ticket or pass, and get two adult single entry tickets for the price of one.
Animals Rock!
Win! VIP prizes across Port Lympne Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park including: a bespoke safari experience, the chance to play animal keeper and passports for you and the family. Simply upload your 60-second clip about your favourite animal!
Summer Events
We've got a whole host of free activities, games, fact packed animal talks and feeds going on all summer long. Check the information boards around the park for times and locations of our special events so you don't miss a thing!


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It's happened to everyone sometime. You drank just a bit too much and partied just a bit too hard at the concert, and now you're hung over like a mad-dog! In an effort to make sure you go to work the day after The Band Perry, I have found the 10 most popular hang-over cures