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Feasting on the Word
Deuteronomy 8
The Bible should be the priority book in our literary diet. If we spent as much time in the Word as we do at the dinner table, our spirit and character would be strong and thriving. And no matter what our circumstances happened to be, we'd experience an inner joy. The satisfaction that comes from living an obedient life is not possible apart from Scripture.
In God's Word, we find out how He thinks and what He does. We also discover the guiding principles for a successful life. After all, how can we trust God unless we know Him? And how can we be like Jesus unless we practice the habits He displays in Scripture?
God told the Israelites not to turn from His Word to the right or to the left. Only a straight route through His will would result in success, even when walled cities like Jericho stood in the way (Josh. 6:2). What this means in practical terms is that every time we must make a decision, we sift it through what we know of the Lord from Scripture. When we face a crisis, we dig into the Bible to answer the question, What would the Lord have me do? We do not live by reason, the opinion of others, or our own wisdom. Rather, we conform our minds, heart, and will to the biblical standard.
Bread will keep your stomach full, but your life will be empty without a holy daily meal that includes reading and meditation. Learn to recognize spiritual hunger pains, such as vague discontent or animosity toward the things of God—and quickly begin to feast on the Word.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
30 for 30 Remix Challenge ❘❘ Day 3
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I normally either wear my pink moccasins or my cowboy boots with skinny jeans. :) Or really thin sandals. One of the hardest things about wearing skinnies is choosing what shoes to wear! Hahaha! I have a fairly large foot and if I wear tennis shoes and etc with them my feet look ginormous. Lol!ReplyDelete
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Ugh, isn't it so hard when you have big feet? I'm a size 10 in shoes!Delete
I'm a size 11 :)Delete
Love the scarf and leather jacket together! I normally wear sandals, flats or boots with skinnies. :)Delete
It's terrible!!! I hate it! And all of my family members have cute little size 3 feet...My cousin who is almost 19 wears a size 3...In children shoes!Delete
Kalin from Modestyismypolicy.blogspot.com
Cute, Ashley! Love your scarf <3 <3ReplyDelete
Oh no power- don't go out!! Hate when that happens! ;)
We're linking up today! Yay!!
I'm going to a baseball game tonight also! This is the first one this year. To me baseball means warm weather/summer is here!ReplyDelete
I like the shirt and scarf together. Coral is one of my favorite colors to wear :)
Super cute! I love that scarf with the coral!ReplyDelete
I always like to wear flats with my skinny jeans, either cuffed or down. It's simple and classy, and still comfortable! I also like wearing shorter wedges and boots with them.(:
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Cute outfit! It's so my style!ReplyDelete
I usually wear flats, sandals or boots with jeans. :)ReplyDelete
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The following first aid procedures are important steps for handling dental emergencies or facial injuries. They provide temporary relief and help in their proper repair or healing. As with any injury, always follow up with personal care from your dentist or physician.
Clean gently with a cloth. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If bleeding is severe, go to an emergency services provider. After bleeding has subsided, rinse with warm salt water.
Don't move the jaw. Secure it in place by tying a scarf, necktie, or towel around the jaw and over the top of the head. Apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. See your dentist or emergency services provider immediately.
Rinse the mouth with warm water. Try to remove any dirt, blood, or debris from the injured area using sterile gauze or a clean cloth and warm water. Apply cold compresses on the face next to the injured tooth to reduce swelling. See the dentist immediately. Place the broken piece in a small container of whole milk.
Annually, more than two million teeth are knocked out accidentally; more than 90% of them can be saved with proper treatment.
Holding the tooth from the crown (top part), rinse off the root. Don't scrub or remove any attached tissue fragments. Gently hold the tooth in its socket. (Young children may accidentally swallow; use your judgment.) If this isn't possible, place the tooth in a cup of cold whole milk. Avoid using low fat milk, powdered milk, or milk products like yogurt. Never put the tooth in mouthwash or alcohol. Avoid scrubbing the tooth or touching the root end. Get to the dentist immediately (within 30 minutes) and take the tooth!
Try gliding dental floss between teeth (dental tape is often useful in removing shredded dental floss.) Sometimes tying a small knot in the floss may help, too. Avoid using any sharp or pointed objects. See a dentist if object can't be removed.
Toothaches can result from different causes. Rinse mouth with warm water. Remove any food trapped between teeth with dental floss. Avoid applying aspirin on the tooth or gum tissues. If a cavity is suspected, insert a small cotton ball or cotton tip soaked in oil of cloves (eugenol). Do not cover a cavity with cotton if there is facial swelling or pus. See a dentist as soon as possible.
Always consult with a dentist if you have questions regarding any dental problem.
By Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
During a dental examination, the dentist examines the soft tissues of the mouth for any abnormalities or pathology (including oral cancer), the teeth for tooth decay or defects, the gum tissues for periodontal (gum) disease, the neck for swollen lymph nodes, the amount of plaque, tartar, and debris on teeth, as well as the need to replace any missing teeth or dental prostheses. Regular examinations by a dentistry professional are crucial to maintaining your dental health and are a necessity in any dental care plan.
Dentists begin the dental examination with a complete dental and medical history, including medications the patient is currently taking. The skin of the face and neck is examined for any abnormalities, especially pigment changes. The lymph nodes in front and behind the ears, under the floor of the mouth and chin, and the midline of the neck, sides, and back of the neck are palpated to determine if any swelling or tenderness is present.
Inside of the mouth, the lips, cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth are inspected and palpated. During this process, the tip of the tongue is placed on the roof of the mouth just behind the upper teeth for inspection of the front floor of the mouth and sides of the tongue.
The back floor of the mouth, the area behind the lower wisdom teeth, and the back sides of the tongue are inspected by grasping the tip of the tongue with a small gauze sponge and pulling the tongue forward and toward the opposite side of the mouth.
To inspect the back of the throat, soft palate, and tonsil area (sides of the throat), the tongue is depressed with a dental mirror or tongue blade and then a deep breath is taken by the patient.
To detect swelling on the floor of the mouth, the area inside the mouth is felt with the finger of one hand while a finger of the other hand feels below the chin. Salivary gland enlargement, saliva flow, or xerostomia (dry mouth) are determined by milking the major salivary glands to assess the quantity and consistency of saliva.
Today's dentist has many analytic tools available to pinpoint dental and oral diseases. The basic tools are the dental instruments, lights, and radiographs (X-rays). Depending upon the dentist and the individual's dentistry needs, additional diagnostic tests are available. Testing for essential proteins and buffering capacity can evaluate the protective ability of saliva.
To determine tooth decay risks, microbiological testing of saliva can measure the level of decay-producing organisms. Periodontal susceptibility tests, which test for the DNA of gum disease-producing organisms, can be performed to assess an individual's risk for gum disease.
If removable dentures are present, dentists check them for bite, retention, stability, and overall fit. Dental impressions or models also may be taken to study the mouth and tooth structures to initiate fabrication of prostheses. Photographs may be exposed for a variety of reasons, including before and after treatment comparisons.
The level of oral hygiene and home dental care practices are assessed and reviewed. Recommendations for home care devices and products may be made. Instruction and methods for maintaining a good oral hygiene regimen can also take place.
Once basic information about dental health status is gathered, the dentist will be better able to discuss dental care plans that are available.
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Oguchi disease
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Oguchi disease is an autosomal recessive form of congenital stationary night blindness associated with fundus discoloration and abnormally slow dark adaptation.
Oguchi disease presents as a congenital, static hemeralopia with diffuse yellow or gray coloration of the fundus under light conditions. After two to three hours in total darkness, the normal color of the fundus returns. This effect is known as the Mizuo-Nakamura phenomena, and is thought to be caused by the overstimulation of rod cells.[1]
Several mutations have been implicated in the pathogenesis of Oguchi disease. These include mutations in the arrestin gene or the rhodopsin kinase gene.[2] The condition is more frequent in individuals of Japanese ethnicity.[3]
- ↑ Hartnett, Mary Elizabeth (2004). Pediatric Retina: Medical and Surgical Approaches Guide to Rare Disorders. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-0781747820. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ "Oguchi Disease". Foundation Fighting Blindness. Retrieved 2007-05-25.


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"Most of the things in life you truly care about are likely to be very ambiguous, and if you can't foster some ability to make a place for ambiguity, you're likely to be doomed to an act in the service of its elimination–which is really a fancy and roundabout way of saying that you'll feel and suffer from anxiety much of the time.
Learning to love ambiguity can be a very powerful, if rather counterintuitive, act. By love here, we're not talking about falling in love or being in love. We mean love as an act. You can learn to care for and cherish ambiguity. you can invite it into your house for a while, give it a glass of lemonade, talk with it, and listen to what it has to say to you. You'll often find things in the midst of ambiguity that you can't see of experience anywhere else. (things might go terribly, horribly wrong by Kelly G. Wilson & Troy Defrene, pp. 33).
As I read the above passage yesterday I was reminded of why I titled Chapter 1 in my book The Anxious Christian — Embrace Anxiety. A lot of people spend a lot of their life trying to avoid anxiety, but it's actually when we embrace anxiety that we learn, grow and are transformed.
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"I'm from Long Island, but my family is Italian, and we spent our summers in Puglia where my mother is from. It's a very idyllic, agricultural town where all the trees are filled with figs and we would spend mornings pressing our own olive oil. My father was a restaurateur–I remember him saying, 'you can do whatever you want when you grow up as long as it's not in the restaurant business and as long as you become a lawyer.' So I became a lawyer, and after three months I told my dad I was going into the restaurant business. [Laughs]
I was 26 when I opened my first place. Back then it was before Open Table and the internet. I had no budget, but I was completely committed to customer service in a way that is kind of lost today. The restaurant was called Bellini, and after about two years it really became a scene–the mob would come in, the police commissioner and Walter Cronkite were regulars. While I was in the process of opening my third restaurant—which was also when I was a judge on Iron Chef—I decided to attend culinary school. My classmates were so confused! But I wanted to master every aspect of the business. And thank God I did it.
I used to be a brunette, almost 12 years ago, but my hairstylist now is Davide Torchio at Privé, and he does magic with color. Besides, I feel younger when I'm blond. [Laughs] Still, I always use an SPF in my hair–it's important! I love Oribe products even though they're overpriced, because it all smells so good and it feels like I'm getting a spa treatment every morning. For my hair, I think the best thing is to not wash it every day, and then do a lot of hydrating treatments. I'll shampoo twice and then use a leave-in-conditioner, because Davide told me to and I do everything he says. I also use a root amplifier like Adam Broderick Volumizing Hybrid because I have very fine hair, and it gives it some volume. I blow dry my hair upside down, brush it out, and then either straighten or curl a few pieces. Sometimes I'll use dry shampoo–I have the Klorane one and the Oribe too, but I just ran out of that. When I was younger I was always working at the restaurants, so I'd keep it slicked back into a ponytail. The idea was that if people can see your hair, it makes them think they're going to see it in their food.
In New York I go to Juvenex where they have this scrub that kind of takes the skin off you–it's not for the faint of heart. They they'll walk on your back and stretch you…I kind of like to get beaten up when I get a massage. I do love massages, and I love scrubs! At home, Limelight's Bamboo and Lemongrass body scrub is really good. I take lots of candlelit baths, so my son and I will make bath bombs out of citric acid, Epsom salt, corn starch and food coloring, plus whatever oils you want. I really like Doterra–they're the best! Lavenderand eucalyptus are my favorites.
Marina Peredo on Park Avenue is an amazing cosmetic dermatologist–I haven't done any work at this point, but I have done some non-invasive treatments. I go through phases of lines, and right now all my products are Limelight by Alcone. I'm obsessed because it's all chemical-free, cruelty-free, and they're all about empowering women. The products themselves are such high quality, too. My face wash is the Dream Clean, and I love their Skin Polish, which is a lemon and jojoba bead face mask.
Makeup, I love. It's a lot less expensive than shoes and it never cares what size you are. I like to play up my eyes–eyeliner and individual lash extensions. I use these Ardell ones with tweezers and glue for events, photos, maybe date night. To help hide the glue, I'll put some Limelight eyeliner over it, and it makes a huge difference. I like MAC concealer, which I put under my eyes and a little on my nose. I'll use one of these little Beautyblenders to apply this Shiseido BB Cream, and then banana powder to help kind of set everything once I'm done.
L'Oréal's Voluminous Mascara is my favorite, and for brows, MAC's Brow Sculpt pencil is what I use. And I always wear a lip gloss–I have really large lips, so when I put on gloss it's like, 'bam!' My go-to for everyday is Limelight's Signature Gloss in Peace–I tend to like more pink-y colors. I always wear bronzer and blush–I love this Nars duo in Laguna and Orgasm. For eyes, I use a lot of neutrals with a slight shimmer, like this Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. I've had a lot of experience with other people putting makeup on me, so I've learned what kinds of things do not translate well. I usually go for something soft, blended out, with just a bit of shimmer. I like my skin to look dewy and not tired. When you're in your '40s, it's all about looking like you're not in your '40s." [Laughs]
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Donatella Arpaia photographed by Tom Newton at her home in New York on February 16, 2017.


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Kentucky Senator Julian Carroll (D-District 7) refiled an updated version of his sports betting bill on Friday. The bill, which would create the independent Kentucky Gaming Commission, calls for a 25 percent tax on net sports betting revenue as well as allowing the Kentucky Lottery Association and existing horse racing associations to be granted licenses. Any other interested venues may also apply.
The tax rate applies to commercial sportsbooks and vendors, but not the Lottery Association's license. And the bill would give all the regulatory power, including, it appears, determining what types of events could be bet on and whether mobile/online wagering is permitted, to the new Kentucky Gaming Commission. Unsurprisingly, there is no mention of any sort of fee or royalty benefiting professional sports leagues.
Kentucky lawmakers and stakeholders have had a busy few months studying sports betting, and it's likely the state will be among the first to seriously consider legalizing sports betting in 2019. Carroll's bill is likely just one of several that will be filed and considered when the state legislature goes back into session. Carroll, a former Kentucky governor, is a member of the state's "working group" on sports betting.
Updated KY Sports Betting Bill Would Tax Net Revenue at 25 Percent and Direct Proceeds to Pension System, Education
"The Sports Gaming Working Group, created earlier this year, and other committees have heard testimony from many stakeholders over the interim," Carroll said in a press release. "This legislation reflects many bipartisan changes to my original bill that will result in increased revenues and more appropriate regulations to protect the public."
Sports betting has been a hot topic in Kentucky since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in May. In fact, Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations co-chairman Adam Koenig (R-District 69) held a comprehensive hearing in October. He also promised to file a sports betting bill.
Prior to the October hearing, another interim committee, at least one horseman's council, and the working group have been educating themselves and gathering information about what sports betting in Kentucky should look like. It's clear from all of the activity that Kentucky lawmakers aren't just considering if they should legalize sports betting, but rather how they should do it.
Carroll's latest version of his sports betting bill would funnel tax revenue the state's ailing pension funds, education and to horse racing development funds.
[Arkansas Becomes 8th State to Legalize Sports Betting]
Bill Calls for a $250,000 Application Fee, Renewable Annually for $25,000.
Among the other key parts of the new filing:
- The minimum age to place sports bets would be set at 18;
- The new Kentucky Gaming Commission would consist of nine members, including one representative each from the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the Kentucky Harness Horseman's Association and the Kentucky Lottery;
- The Kentucky Lottery Association will not be charged an application or renewal fee for its sports betting license;
- All other venues will be required to pay a $250,000 application fee and a $25,000 annual renewal fee;
- Those participating in an event, defined as players, coaches, judges, referees, stewards or other officials, and "owners or shareholders of professional sports teams who might have influence over players or coaches through the ability to hire or fire" would be prohibited from placing sports wagers;
- In defining "sports contest," the word "collegiate" was added to the text of the bill;
- Compensation for members of the Kentucky Gaming Commission and its eight-member board is outlined.


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Sports jewelry Sports gift
We are offering the biggest assortment of original gifts for sportsmen. Almost each item we have in our store we make in our own workshop. All items are made by experienced professionals. In the beginning, we started out by making sports-themed pendants and charms, but later we added chains and bracelets to our product range.
Because we are athletes, we decided to follow the sports theme in making our products, which is why almost everything we have to offer in our store is sports-related. We make our product from hypoallergenic materials, such as medical stainless steel and titanium, and precious metals, such as gold and silver. The most important qualities of the materials we use are resistance to corrosion and oxidation. The biggest range of products in our store is made of silver and stainless steel.
Our products will not only help you keep up your sports motivation, but also will improve your appearance and add some originality to your everyday look. We recommend you to buy a chain or a leather bracelet to accommodate your pendant. You can see the examples in our store in the photos for each item.
We can provide you the service of making custom jewelry based on a photo or a sketch you have. We can make jewelry in any shape and form. Usually it takes up to 20 days to finish custom orders. The price varies, so please contact us to calculate the estimate price.
Weightlifting necklaces
Weightlifting is an athletic discipline in which the athletes compete by lifting a barbell loaded with weight plates.
The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. Benefits of weight training include increased strength, muscle mass, endurance.
We have designed a set of weightlift-related jewelry. Barbell pendants and weight plate pendants would especially be a great present for a weightlifter. We also have other jewelry items with beautiful design and complex in form. You can browse all pendants in the store on our website.
Weightlifter necklace is one of our best pendants, because of its high quality and very detailed making it differs from pendants made by other manufacturers. You can choose the weightlifter pendant in silver or stainless steel, based on your preferences.
Weightlifting jewelry
Powerlifting is a strength sport where an athlete is attempting a maximal weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
It consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Powerlifting-themed jewelry is also a very ingenious present for someone who loves powerlifting. We have pendants for all three types of lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. These pendants we have in silver and stainless steel versions, but we are also able to make a custom version in gold if you contact us.
In our store, you will find a wide choice of bracelets for sportsmen. It can be a classic bracelet or a bracelet with a dumbbell or a boxing glove. We provide a range of chains. Here you would not have any trouble finding the most fitting chain for your pendant. We can change the length of the chain for you.
Fitness jewelry
Fitness became one of the most popular activities in many developed counties and its popularity grows with each year. Almost in every city or a town, you see several fitness gyms. You don't have to be a sportsman with exceptional physical abilities to work out, all you need is to decide you want to start exercising and get a membership at the gym.
Everyone has at least one friend that works out, and if this friend has a memorable date coming soon – it is time to start browsing for a gift! Here you will find a gift that is not only stylish but also useful and memorable.
We provide the biggest line of fitness-related jewelry in the world. We have items nearly for every sport. For a boxer you can get a pendant with boxing gloves, for a hockey player – a pendant with an ice-skating boot, and many, many more. We constantly work on expanding our range of products, and if you have any ideas on items you would like to see in our store – we are open to new ideas.
Our jewelry can be a gift for special occasions such as birthdays. Anniversaries, celebrations, ceremonies or simply because you wanted to do something nice for someone. For a fitness coach sports-themed pendant would be a very original and thoughtful gift. We can help you choose the best present and provide you additional photos of the items you choose.
Bodybuilding pendant
The biggest assortment of jewelry we have is bodybuilding-related items. For an athlete any item from our store would be a great gift. The two main materials we use for our products are stainless steel and silver. We can provide you with an option of making a custom order of the preferred jewelry out of gold. You decide whichever material you like the most.
Bodybuilding is very popular in USA and Europe. Everyone has a friend that is a professional or an amateur sportsman. Browsing our store you will find an idea of an original gift best suited for a sportsman.
- Stainless steel pendants
- Silver pendants
- Stainless steel necklaces
- Silver necklace
- Stainless steel bracelets
- Silver bracelet
- Sports bracelets
- Gold pendant
We are always happy to help you choose the best present and answer all of your questions. We can send you additional photographs of the chosen items, or even make a photo of a person wearing the item you choose, so you would know how it would look like in person. For a custom order, we need you to send us a sketch and detailed description of the product you want for us to make.
Our merchandise would be the best jewelry for a bodybuilder. We guarantee the best quality and design. We do not use cheap materials in the making of our products. You will not get skin irritation or allergies from it, as we use hypoallergenic materials. We use stainless steel, silver and gold, which are the most common materials in the world that manufacturers use for making jewelry. We hope you like our store and our assortment of gifts for sportsmen.
Our history
"2015" The idea of making sports related jewelry first came to us in 2014. In 2015 we produced around 40 different pendants. The very first ones were the dumbbell pendant, the barbell pendant and the weight plate pendant. We had them produced in several different sizes.
"2016" We made a huge jump in the range of merchandise we produced: now we had up to 150 items of jewelry. We added chains and bracelets to our assortment range. The quality of our product increased. We started learning about 3D modeling, which helped us increase the quality of the design.
"2017" We continued to work on adding more and more products to our store. The quantity of our items hit the mark of 300. We added new pendants with great detailed design and started taking custom orders.
"2018" By the start of 2018, our assortment range grew up to 400 items in total. We added more chains and bracelets. We continue to work on adding even more sports-related jewelry to our store every day.
"2019" Our product range includes more than 500 products. There are many new products: Chains, pendants, bracelets.


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'The Sorcerer's Apprenctice' Uses Nic Cage To Keep Things Barely Interesting
Dave: Go team magic stuff!This one is a bit tricky. I enjoyed this silly movie and I always enjoy Nic Cage, because, suffice it to say, no matter how bad the movie may be, it's never due to Cage, he brings his weird energy to anything. Still, it's not like I want to watch this movie again anytime soon. But then again, I don't want to watch Prince of Persia (the other Disney/Bruckheimer production of 2010) again anytime soon, but recommended (barely) that film. I've gone back and forth on the star rating a couple times now, since writing this, but that's what the actual written review is for. What I can say is that this movie is silly, simple, and breezy...and magical.
Who remembers Fantasia, with Mickey Mouse acting as the sorcerer's apprentice, ordering around mops to clean the castle? Nic Cage did, and developed a story around it, which he then had producer Jerry Bruckheimer help fuel the production with his style of summer blockbuster entertainment. Add to that mix Cage's director from the National Treasure movies, Jon Turteltaub, and you have a movie that takes its audience on for a fast paced and slickly made ride for all ages.
Nic Cage Stars as Balthazar, one of the former apprentices of Merlin, back in the 8th century. Balthazar managed to stop some evil forces, including his former best friend Horvath, played by Alfred Molina, and has since then fought other evil forces set on releasing other evil, while also searching for "The One" who can take his place.
Cut to 2010, with the year of Jay Baruchel continuing, he is now in the role as the plucky physics student that Balthazar has been searching for. Baruchel plays Dave, and is given the opportunity to become the sorcerer's apprentice. Of course this would be much easier if Dave hadn't accidentally released Horvath and must now fight along side Balthazar to stop evil from taking over. You also have some love interests for each character, in the form of Monica Bellucci and Teresa Palmer. Nice enough.
What I like about Bruckheimer productions in general is that they never feel cheap. Despite the quality of the film, at least you know all the money is on screen. Here you have a barrage of CGI wizardry going on, set in New York, all working to keep you entertained, and it kinda works. The film is fast paced, plowing through plot development and characters, but still managing to throw in set pieces specifically designed to keep your eyeballs focused without reading too far in. It's not a bad thing, its a functional design suiting the film.
That being said, there is a lot to try and not roll your eyes at. The movie is quite silly in terms of its premise, dialogue, logic, and ability to have a car chase in a sorcery themed movie. Nic Cage and Molina for that matter both do their thing, as expected. Cage is wacky and Molina is scene-chewingly evil. Baruchel may not have the everyday, leading man charisma, but he works hard at his likable, nerdy charm.
This is a real tricky film to analyze. I understand the wild card that is Cage's popularity with people, but one can see this being enjoyed by families. I was entertained, both due to my own bizarre reading of the film along with appreciating Cage's hair choice, but I certainly don't need to watch it soon again.
Balthazar Blake: Keep it subtle. Civilians must not know that magic still exists. That could make things complicated.
Dave Stutler: Alright, Mr. Pointy Hat.


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I haven't heard or read much about whether Portland, Oregon is a family-friendly city. But we decided to visit Portland with kids and realized that Portland is weird and kids are weird. It's a match made in travel heaven!
During a recent summer break with our 3 and 5 year old kids, we contemplated several locations for a week-long family trip from Los Angeles. The contenders were Hawaii, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Portland. We landed on Portland for several reasons: it's a short flight from Los Angeles (and a great introductory flight for my daughter's first plane ride), the hotels, flights and rental car are more affordable than other locations and there are lots of activities to keep us all entertained for a week.
In this comprehensive week-long family-friendly Portland itinerary, we'll guide you through our carefully curated selection of attractions and experiences which were fun for both children and adults in our family. You won't find too many of the usual items on other travel guides because we generally like to avoid overly touristy and I hope you will learn about a new restaurant or activity to add to your Portland must-do list that you didn't know about before.
When most people think of visiting Oregon, spending time in the state's abundant and great outdoors is usually top of the list. There are dozens of waterfalls near Portland specifically, but some of the most well-known ones are in the Columbia River Gorge. Originally, I had included this as a section in my Portland Itinerary but it felt deserving of its own post. If you're planning a trip to Portland soon and want to venture out on a waterfall trek or two, read this first:
Have you been hiking in Columbia River Gorge? What are your favorite trails and falls to see?
When people think of family-friendly vacations, Las Vegas is probably quite low on that list. Sin City doesn't necessarily scream, "BRING YOUR KIDS!", but our most recent trip to Las Vegas proved to be more family-friendly than I was expecting.
I have been coming to Las Vegas with my own parents since I was a kid and have many fond memories at the arcades at Circus Circus, Luxor and Treasure Island, spending hours on the water slides at the Flamingo hotel and the lazy river at Mandalay Bay, watching the fountain show at Bellagio and going back for thirds at buffets for every meal. As a young adult, I returned with my girlfriends to explore the nightlife, learn how to play craps (and lose track of time on the craps tables with $1 beers), and discover some of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas.
I've been to Vegas dozens of times over the last three decades and have never had a bad trip. While a lot has changed since COVID (the arcades, Rio carnivale, pirate shows and many of the buffets are gone), there is still a lot to love and a lot of fun to be had when visiting Vegas as a family.
BottleRock Napa Valley with Kids
It's a very exciting day--the lineup for BottleRock Napa Valley has been announced! Three day tickets are already sold out and one-day tickets go on sale on 1/12/2023 at noon.
When my husband and I went to BottleRock Napa in 2017, we were thrilled to see the number of children in attendance. While we didn't have kids of our own yet, we knew that we would want to start building our family soon. It was fun to imagine one day returning to BottleRock Napa with kids of our own.
Many people are surprised to learn just how family-friendly music festivals are. In fact, we took our son when he was one year old to Coachella and wrote a post about it called, "Take Your Baby: Music Festivals." At Coachella, other parents were happy to see our baby and told us that we inspired them to bring their own children to music festivals in the future.
Now, with our three-year-old daughter and five-year-old son, we are planning to head to BottleRock Napa for a single day. Because the atmosphere of BottleRock is more laidback, relaxed and spread out, it is the perfect first music festival for little ones. If you are contemplating taking your children to BottleRock, here is some important information to know:
Take Your Baby: European Dining
The thing I hear the most from people and read frequently on forums when I'm planning my trips is, "Don't take your baby!" Babies are often seen as pariahs, especially when it comes to fine dining.
What's a parent to do when they want to experience the wonders of the world but they've also decided to have a family? Must they relegate themselves and their offspring to hotel rooms and not share a unique dining experience with other humans?
When I was planning my latest trip through Europe with my youngster in tow, I had so many questions: Are babies allowed at Michelin-starred restaurants? Can I bring my infant to afternoon tea? Wine tasting with a little one--yay or nay? Though the rest of the internet may have you believe that you cannot under any circumstances enjoy such splendors with your tot, I'm here with facts based on experience (and not baby-ism).
Essential Japan Travel Guide
Japan in 8 Days
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
In November 2016, my husband and I found a Black Friday flight deal to Tokyo from LAX on Singapore Airlines for under $500 round trip and we couldn't resist. We then had to wait the nine months to our travel day and managed to get pregnant along the way. Luckily for us, Japan is the perfect destination for a babymoon. In recent months, many of my friends, colleagues and acquaintances have been planning their own trips to this amazing country and have asked me for advice on where to go, what to eat and what to do. Japan has been my favorite country to visit so reminiscing about my time there was a special treat. My husband and I spent eight nights in Japan, split between Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto in September 2017 and loved every minute of it. The following is our itinerary with specific information on the restaurants we enjoyed and the accommodations we stayed in plus tips on what I wish I had known before my trip.
Tokyo is a beautiful, fast-paced city with incredibly friendly people and food so delicious, you'll be daydreaming about it long after you've returned home. With a variety of activities, whether it be drinking at the numerous bars within walking distance or strolling around a garden, Tokyo is the perfect travel destination for everyone.
"If you go to Tokyo, I think it becomes very obvious that there's this almost seamless mixture of pop culture and Japanese traditional culture. "
Hotel accommodations in Tokyo are generally very expensive, and let's be honest, you're only going to return to your room to sleep. Your best bet is to book an AirBnB in the Shinjuku, Shibuya or Roppongi neighborhoods so you're close to all the action. We paid $100 per night for our studio in Shinjuku compared to $200-$600 hotel rooms.
If you sign up and book with this link, you'll get $40 off your first trip.
AirBnB offers the best value for price, especially since
there are many options in each neighborhood with great amenities.
The public transportation system in Japan is incredible. We were able to easily take the train from the Tokyo Narita station to our AirBnB, walk and take the subway to get around the city and take the shinkansen to Hakone, Kyoto, Himeji and back to Tokyo. It's very intuitive and easy.
The most important rule to remember when taking public transportation in Tokyo and Japan is that Google Maps is your friend! Just enter your destination and Google Maps will give you step-by-step walking and subway directions to get you there. The majority of the time, we were able to walk to where we needed to go and took the subway when we got tired. And if you happen to miss a train, another one will be there in a couple of minutes!
If you plan to visit other major cities and want to take the shinkansen speed train, make sure to buy a JR Pass before you leave as you cannot buy it within the country and need to activate it when you arrive. The JR Pass gives you access to the JR line trains within the city as well as the shinkansen. There is a distinction between the JR lines and Metro (we took the Metro for most of our stay in Tokyo because that's what went to where we needed to go and we had to buy separate tickets for those trains once we got to the station.)
If you would like to read more about the different train and subway options, how to buy tickets, how to get around the stations and more, I found this resource on Tripzilla to be useful.
One final note: many of the exits and entrances to the subway have A LOT of stairs (as I remember huffing and puffing at 16 weeks pregnant), so keep that in mind if you're traveling with a stroller.
Tokyo is a city of mesmerizing contradiction, the epitome of technology and the quintessence of natural beauty. At no other time is this duality more evident than your first two days.
After arriving at the airport, collecting your luggage, taking the train and checking in to your AirBnB, kick off the trip right with a visit to the Robot Restaurant in the Shinjuku neighborhood. Is it touristy? Yes. Will you be delusionally tired? Of course. Will it all be worth it? You bet. If anything, this show only gets better the more tired/drugged/drunk you are. None of it makes any sense and you will repeatedly scream, "WHAT IS GOING ON?!" to the Australian tourists next to you and laugh maniacally for two hours straight. You will delight in the ridiculousness of it all. It's glorious.
After the show, you can get dinner, drink or sleep. The following day is a lot more mellow. If you're staying in the Shinjuku neighborhood like we did, I would recommend a walking tour of sorts for your second day in Tokyo, starting at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and ending at the Meiji Shrine. While you're at the garden, you can buy a matcha tea to rest and enjoy your surroundings.
Because I was pregnant, we made a point to visit the Mother and Child Forest in the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and it was so special. From the garden, you can either make a stop at Shibuya Crossing if you're up for it or go straight to Meiji Shrine. If you decide to swing by Shibuya Crossing, there are two ways to experience it and I would recommend you try both--first, cross the street as a pedestrian and second, head up to the second floor of the Starbucks for a bird's eye view of the chaos. For our trip, we saved Shibuya Crossing for another day and instead walked through the residential area and the towering forest that leads to the Meiji Shrine. Make sure to wash your hands and face at the fountain at the entrance before entering. Once inside, you'll see a section for purchasing souvenirs and prayer boards and across the walkway, you'll find the shrine. For more details on how to pray at a Shinto shrine, read this article. We loved writing what we are grateful for on the Shinto Prayer Board (Ema) and hanging it up with the others. It was fun seeing the prayer boards in all the different languages swaying in the wind with one another.
When you're looking for a place to eat lunch, the choices of delicious restaurants are plentiful. After visiting the Meiji Shrine, we walked to Fuunji for ramen. You wait in line, order at the machine (a regular ramen is more than enough for one person--don't make the mistake of order a super ramen like we did). With bellies full of noodles and pork, we took the subway back to our AirBnB to take a nap before heading out for an amazing tempura dinner at Tsunahachi Shinjuku.
10 Things to Know About Food in Japan
Quite a few aspects of Japanese dining surprised me and I wish I had known these at the beginning of my trip rather than toward the end.
When my husband and I took our trip, our third day in Tokyo was by far the most tiring. Our first stop of day three was the Tsukiji Fish Market for a sushi breakfast (we took the subway). While the tuna auctions, inner market and wholesale operations of the market moved to Toyosu in October 2018, the outer market, with all of the wonderful food stalls and sushi joints, is still there for the public to enjoy.
We wandered the stalls and stuffed our mouths with mochi filled with custard and topped with strawberry and dipped into a sushi restaurant for my husband to get his fill of his favorite food--they brought me a bowl of miso soup to enjoy with him. For more tips on what and how to eat your way through Tsukiji Market, check out this article.
After taking in a feast for the senses, we walked with full bellies to The Imperial Palace East Garden. This was by far the most impressive garden we experienced on our trip and it is well worth the sore calves and aching arches. Admission is free and we spent about two hours exploring the grounds.
Even though my legs were dead, I thought it would be a great idea if we walked to Ginza to visit a stationery store called Itoya. Ginza was very fancy, like the Rodeo Drive of Tokyo, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see it. I would however suggest a stop at Tokyo Tower instead and I wish we had done that ourselves. Itoya was a quick stop and then we took the Ginza Line to have lunch at Tonkatsu Maisen in Aoyama. We were starved and exhausted but I wish we had spent more time in that neighborhood than in Ginza. It's a trendy part of town with cute boutiques and cafes--there's a Dominique Ansel bakery and luxury brands and second hand shops abound. Koffee Mameya has great reviews.
Dining at Tonkatsu Maison was one of the most memorable dining experiences we had in Japan. Upon arrival, you wait in line and when you get to the front, they seat you. If you are taken upstairs, it is tatami-style so be prepared to take your shoes off. The extensive menu is divided into cuts of pork and a variety of breeds. For example, you can order the belly of a Japanese black pig nurtured with care by Hayai Okita of the Okita-Kurobuta Ranch. Or the loin of a pig who was raised on a diet of green tea. We absolutely loved the care that went into the husbandry of these pigs and their preparation--it was a beautiful example of the respect Japanese people have for the animals and their land. These cuts of meat were simply prepared and served with rice, cabbage and sauce. It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever had and my husband and I still talk about it over two years later.
After you've had lunch, you can either make your way to Shibuya Crossing if you haven't visited yet or return to your AirBnB to rest. In the evening of day three, we walked to Isetan in Shinjuku for souvenir shopping, although most of it was out of our budget. I did buy some Paul and Joe lipstick for myself and my friend for her birthday. Once we had window-shopped up an appetite, we headed to the depachika (food court) downstairs which is a food-lover's delight. The beef fried rice and pork gyoza we tried were exceptional, but you can find any dish you're craving plus tons of beautiful options for sweets and gifts to take back home.
Our view from Girandole restaurant at the Park Hyatt.
You can still have your "Lost in Translation" moment without shelling out $500 per night to stay at the Park Hyatt Tokyo. Before checking out of your AirBnB, head over to the hotel's 41st floor for a lavish breakfast buffet at Girandole restaurant.
For a $38 per person splurge--and considering the fact that you've been eating breakfast in convenience stores up until now, it's justifiable--you can enjoy a spread of Western and Japanese dishes with a spectacular view. Please don't waste your hard-earned dollars on the "Healthy Balance Breakfast" as all of what's included in this package (and much, much more) is available in the regular buffet. The meal was delicious and it was fun seeing Tokyo from a different perspective.
With full bellies, make your way back to your accommodations, pack up your luggage and get yourself to the train station, because you're going to Hakone!
For specific directions on how to get from Tokyo to Hakone, check out this post on the Japan Rail Pass website. The estimated travel time is 2 hours, which includes travel time to and from the train station. Our route was to take the Yamanote Line to Shinagawa Station, then hop on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen to Odawara Station. We then took the Hakone Tozan bus, which stops at every ryokan on its way up the hill. Depending on which neighborhood you're staying in Tokyo, your route will be different.
HAKONE: DAYS 4 and 5
Made famous as the residence of Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, Hakone is a resort town where locals and tourists alike can let down their hair, relax and enjoy nature and the hot springs. Here you'll find trees--so many trees!--the Haya River, waterfalls and regional delicacies, such as fried seafood dumplings and a huge variety of sweet and savory foods made with bean paste.
The train to Hakone will stop in Odawara and from there, you will need to take the bus to your specific onsen ryokan. On our trip in 2017, we stayed at Kinnotake Tonosawa, which we were able to pay for using our Chase Sapphire Reserve points. Otherwise, it comes out to over $600 per couple per night (breakfast is included, but the traditional kaiseki dinner is an extra charge which you can book once you arrive).
What to Expect from a Stay at an Onsen Ryokan
Staying at a ryokan (type of traditional Japanese inn that typically features tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata) and enjoying the onsen (hot springs) is a quintessential experience on any trip to Japan. It's definitely not cheap, as these resorts are luxurious, but it's worth the splurge for one night.
We arrived at Kinnotake Tonosawa at noon, a bit early for check-in, but the staff welcomed us, took our luggage and guided us to sit on comfortable chairs overlooking the forest. We were presented with menus and got to choose a non-alcoholic beverage and snack--we opted for iced teas and sweet mochi. Since our room wasn't ready yet, we took the bus back down to the Hakone Yumoto Station to explore the shops, try some local cuisine and enjoy the beautiful nature all around us. Because this shopping area is only half a mile long, you can see it all in a couple of hours, either when you first arrive or before you leave Hakone.
As we walked around, we tried different types of cookies, surimi seafood dumplings which I originally thought were made out of potato and sweet adzuki bean buns. It was a great way to hold us over until our kaiseki dinner. We headed back to our resort a little after 3 p.m. to check in and get situated.
Back at the hotel, we picked out our yukata (a traditional summer kimono) and were led to our room. Our guide showed us how to wear our yukata and provided us with slippers to wear around the resort. We were then left to enjoy the incredible private hot spring bath on our balcony, big enough for two adults to fit comfortably. After the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, it was so refreshing to unwind, soak our tired feet in the therapeutic waters and take some time to slow down.
Before we knew it, it was time for dinner. No need to worry about what to wear--it is customary to wear your yukata and slippers to the dining room.
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While kaiseki meals can vary, there are usually some standard courses served and
Our seasonal menu for the evening included an appetizer of lotus root terrine with pumpkin soup; a simmered dish of Largehead hairtail fish, rolled egg, wax gourd, oyster mushroom and yuzu; a selection of sashimi; Yakimono course of Japanese beef accompanied with an earthenware grill; Hanmono course of eel and steamed rice; Hassun course of grilled eggplant with fig, sesame vinegar and perilla; and dessert of mango ice cream, pudding and white peach. Everything about this meal, from the hospitality to presentation to taste, was impeccable.
Following dinner is more relaxation and sleep. You'll awaken to the sound of the river and birds chirping, dress up in your yukata then head back to the dining room for breakfast. For us, breakfast was a combination of Western and Japanese dishes, such as a salad to start, followed by a soup with bread for dipping, then scrambled eggs with a side of fish and potatoes. Breakfast was finished off with fruit.
Once breakfast has been thoroughly enjoyed and you've packed, it's time to head back to the Hakone Yumoto Station to start your shinkansen journey to Kyoto. If you didn't get a chance to explore the shops, this is your chance to do so.
One of the main reasons why I wanted to add a stop in Hakone was to be able to see Mt. Fuji. There is a really cool-sounding circuit of cable cars and gondola to see the mountains. The trouble was that we visited in September, which is tsunami season. The skies were overcast and it rained a lot, there was no visibility of Mt. Fuji that day and we basically wasted a whole day and a lot of money to get only halfway there. It is an expensive and time-consuming journey, one that is probably not worth it for most people. On any given day, the chance of seeing Mt. Fuji is around 20%. If you are okay with the time and financial commitment, have an extra day to dedicate to this adventure and you are going on a sunny day/season, then it might make sense. Otherwise, I would highly recommend skipping a sojourn to Mt. Fuji and make your way straight to Kyoto from Hakone.
KYOTO: days 5-8
Whenever I talk to anyone about their trip to Kyoto, the sentiment I hear expressed the most often is, "I wish I had spent more time in Kyoto." That is exactly how I felt, as well.
Kyoto holds its wonders close to its chest and slowly reveals its beauty the deeper you dig. You could spend an entire day in one tiny section of the city and still feel like there's more to uncover. Unfortunately for me, I learned this too late--after I had wasted a day trying to see Mt. Fuji. Don't make the same mistakes I did and make sure you dedicate at least two full days to exploring the treasures Kyoto has tucked away in its alleyways.
DAY 1 in Kyoto
If all goes well and you've arrived at the Kyoto train station around 2 p.m. from Hakone, head to your lodging and check-in. To get to Kyoto from your ryokan in Hakone, you'll need to get yourself back to Odawara station, then hop on the Tokaido-Sanyo shinkansen to Kyoto Station. For our stay in Kyoto, we booked a room at the Hotel Granvia which is adjacent to the station (or right above it? I never could figure it out). I loved staying here because it's easy to get to from the train (and I knew we would be hopping on and off the train a lot in the next three days), there are great restaurants both inside the hotel and within walking distance, and it was affordable.
Once you've checked in, take a bus to eat at any of the restaurants on this Inside Kyoto list of best restaurants and spend the evening leisurely wandering around wherever you decide to have dinner.
I would recommend eating gyoza at Chaochao Sanjo-Kiyamachi or tempura at Tendon Makino Kyoto then taking a stroll across the river to the Gion neighborhood. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the plethora of shops along Shijo Dori to find souvenirs. If you're traveling in July, be sure to stop by the Yasaka Shrine for the Gion Matsuri festival, the most famous festival in all of Japan, to experience the float processions and food stands. Depending on the time, you can also make your way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple--usually it closes at 6 p.m. but on certain days in spring, summer and fall, the temple stays open until 9 p.m. for illumination.
Our first night in Kyoto looked much different than this. We stumbled into our hotel room close to 8 p.m., starving, and headed upstairs to the on-site restaurant. There, we enjoyed an incredible view of the city and a pumpkin soup so delicious, I still daydream about it. The soup actually came as part of my husband's meal and I asked them for my own bowl--that's how good it was. Then we slept.
DAY 2 in kyoto
One of the most beautiful and culturally rich parts of Kyoto is the Arashiyama neighborhood. This is where you'll find the famed bamboo grove, the Tenryuji Temple, and other wonderful food and natural experiences. The best way to experience most of it is with a food tour of the area with Japan Wonder Travel.
Our guide met us at the train station and led us through the town to a variety of food stalls, shrines, temples and restaurants, answered all of our questions and gave us insider tips on where to eat and what to see in the rest of Kyoto. I don't want to give away too many details of where we went because my description won't give the day justice--suffice it to say that I think everyone who wants an authentic experience with a local should book this tour.
If you have time and energy after your tour, make the trek up the hill to the Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. This was on my list of places I wanted to see on our trip, but didn't have energy leftover in my pregnant state to make it.
Our food tour of Arashiyama ended around 3 p.m. and because the bites are small and I was always hungry, by the time we took the bus back toward our hotel, I wanted dinner. We walked from the Karasuma Gojo bus stop to Ginjo Ramen Kubota which came highly recommended by our tour guide. To order food, you simply wait in line, place your order on the vending machine and give your ticket to one of the chefs when you sit down. The broth of this ramen was so thick, rich and flavorful, tasting as though it had been simmering for hours. It was the best ramen we had in Japan.
You can spend the rest of the night doing whatever you choose, whether that's bar hopping, exploring Nishiki Market, or sleeping. I'm sure you can guess what we did.
DAY 3 in Kyoto: Day Trip from Kyoto
You've explored the shrines and temples and have eaten all the food so your third day in Kyoto is the perfect launching point for a day trip (or overnight trip depending on how much extra time you have and how far you'd like to go). On our third day, we ate breakfast at the buffet in our hotel, which was amazing by the way, then took a 45-minute train to Himeji Castle and were able to get back to Kyoto by dinner time.
One of my coworkers, who has 10 days in Japan, wants to fit in an overnight trip to Hiroshima, which is definitely doable because the fastest shinkansen train ride is less than two hours. If you want to go this route, I would recommend checking out of your hotel, heading to Hiroshima in the morning, staying the night then returning to Kyoto the next day. Here is a sample itinerary for a day trip to Hiroshima.
There are so many options for day trips based on your personal interests. Check out this article on JR Pass's website for a selection of day trips.
On our last night in Kyoto, we ate gyoza and went souvenir shopping on Shijo Dori (my recommended itinerary for the first night). If you already did this, take your time to explore a different part of the city or check other items off of your bucket list. If you have the time and energy, make sure you stop by Fushimi Inari Taisha before leaving Kyoto. We were planning on visiting this shrine the morning of our eighth day, but wanted to save our energy. Not seeing those famous torii gates is one of my two regrets of this trip, the other one being not going to the monkey park. We're already planning our return to do and see everything we missed the last time we were in Kyoto.
DAY 8: Kyoto to Tokyo Disneysea
The last day of our eight day, eight night trip to Japan was by far my favorite because we went to Tokyo DisneySea! We skipped on the Fushimi Inari Taisha to save our energy for Disney because I was pregnant and easily exhausted.
Around 8 a.m., we filled up on our hotel's breakfast buffet, checked out and headed down to the train station to take the Tokaido-Sanyo shinkansen to Tokyo and the Keiyo line to Mahaima Station, a trip that took about 3 hours. For an incredibly seamless and easy check-in and theme park experience, book a hotel room that's located along the monorail. We stayed at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel because it has good reviews and it was affordable compared to the other options. Be forewarned though that the beds are quite small; my husband and I had to sleep on separate beds because we couldn't fit on one together. Having a whole bed to yourself is not the worst problem to have.
Upon arriving at the Mahaima Station, you walk with your luggage to an area where all of the hotels have check-in services. Here, you can check-in to your hotel, receive your room number and keys, leave your bags to be taken to your room and head straight to the park. This totally blew my mind! I was planning on spending an extra hour at the very least going to the hotel, leaving our bags there then going back to the park entrance. But this setup was so unexpectedly wonderful. From the get-go, Tokyo Disney wants to make sure you have a pleasant experience.
Now, you may be debating whether to go to Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea or you might think it's not worth your time at all. Let me stop you right there--Tokyo DisneySea was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and YOU NEED TO GO. It's a totally unique park with attractions you won't find at any other Disney Park in the world and it's where Imagineers go to have their wildest ideas realized. Even if you don't care about Disney, or perhaps especially if you don't care about Disney, this park is for you. Everything about it is so perfect and beautiful. The attention-to-detail in the decor is on another level; even the benches fit the theme of whatever world you're in.
These are the details you'll find in Mysterious Island where the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth attractions are located.
The food is cheap and delicious. My husband got a three course lunch with salad, chicken cacciatore with squid ink risotto and dessert plus a drink for $12. All snacks are between $2-4. It's not crowded. The rides are in Japanese which is especially fun if you've ever wanted to be yelled at in Japanese by the Finding Nemo crew in 3D. They have the best merchandise. Everyone who goes together wears matching outfits and it's so heartwarming. HAVE I CONVINCED YOU?!
The mosaic work on the exterior of Mermaid Lagoon was just breathtaking. I stared at it for 30 minutes before going underground to discover the wonders that awaited me.
Tokyo DisneySea's version of Venice was almost as pretty as actual Venice.
If you need a little more convincing, read this article about 10 Reasons Why Tokyo DisneySea is the Best Theme Park. Check out all the incredible foodstuffs you can put into your mouth hole. These are all the reasons why Tokyo DisneySea is the best park. I am obsessed with it and can't wait to go back and you need to go too if you're going to Tokyo. THE END. THANK YOU AND GOODBYE.
This is technically the ninth day in Japan but I don't consider it to be an actual day because all you're doing is having an okay breakfast at the hotel buffet (if you want a better meal, splurge for the more expensive buffet), checking out and taking the Airport Limousine Bus to the airport for your return flight home. Book your seat on the bus ahead of time and head down to the loading area in front of your hotel to board. I hope this itinerary helps you have the best possible time in Japan! This has been one of my favorite countries to visit because the food is delicious, the people are so welcoming, and there is natural beauty at every turn. If you've traveled to Japan, let me know what your most memorable experience has been in the comments below.
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NACo also offers opportunities on a number of levels for businesses and corporations to become affiliated with NACo. These affiliated memberships encourage dynamic connections between the corporate and county community.


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Doorman Tom Sweeney, one of the most photographed people in San Francisco history, will retire from his position at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, this week.
Since 1976, Sweeney has opened doors and hoisted luggage donned in his Beefeater costume in all weather. What was expected to be a summer job turned in to 43 years and 36 uniforms. Over those years Sweeney welcomed countless visitors to our City as its most photographed representatives, all without a newspaper column or an identical twin. Now a grandfather, the Richmond resident and native San Franciscan has no plans to relocate.


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|Molecular Polar Surface Area PSA
|Interactive PSA calculator Try our PSA predictor, which allows also calculation of other molecular properties including logP, Rule of 5 parameters and molecular drug-likeness. Contact Molinspiration if you would be interested to install our PSA calculation software including Molinspiration desktop property calculator locally at your site.
Molecular polar surface area (PSA) is a very useful parameter for prediction of drug transport properties. Polar surface area is defined as a sum of surfaces of polar atoms (usually oxygens, nitrogens and attached hydrogens) in a molecule. This parameter has been shown to correlate very well with the human intestinal absorption, Caco-2 monolayers permeability, and blood-brain barrier penetration.
The calculation of PSA in a classical way, however, is rather time consuming, because of the necessity to generate a reasonable 3D molecular geometry and the determine the surface itself. Additionally, calculations require specialized software to generate the 3D molecular structures and to determine the surface.
In today's era of drug development shaped by high-throughput screening and combinatorial chemistry, fast bioavailability screening of virtual libraries consisting of hundreds of thousands, even millions of molecules is required. That is the reason why in our molecular property prediction toolkit so called topological polar surface area - TPSA is implemented.
The methodology for the calculation of TPSA is described in details in [1]. Briefly, the procedure is based on the summation of tabulated surface contributions of polar fragments (atoms regarding also their environment). These fragment contributions were determined by least squares fitting to the single conformer 3D PSA for 34,810 drugs from the World Drug Index. Topological polar surface area provides results of practically the same quality as the classical 3D PSA, the calculations, however, are two to three orders of magnitude faster.
[1] Ertl, P., Rohde, B., Selzer, P. Fast calculation of molecular polar surface area as a sum of fragment based contributions and its application to the prediction of drug transport properties. J. Med. Chem. 2000, 43: 3714-3717.
More information about logP, molecular volume and other properties calculated by Molinspiration software is available here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Join a PTO Committee!
We are busy parents, just like you, who feel like we want to contribute to our child's school environment in any way we can. We work hard to make up the deficits created by tight school district budgets to make our school the best it can be. The more volunteers and donations we get, the better our school will be- for our own kids and for the kids who follow.


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- Posted by Steven Farbman
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Obviously we live
in a litigious environment. Since personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, one of the key elements in deciding to pursue a personal injury lawsuit is whether or not the adverse party has insurance coverage. Since bodily injury coverage (pays another person for injuries they suffered due to your fault) is not mandatory for car owners, I always stress to my clients to carry as much uninsured motorist coverage as they can afford (this is coverage which will pay you damages from a car accident if the other person who caused the crash is uninsured). While it may not be common in the personal injury field to sue an uninsured individual, it can happen if it is determined that the other party has assets. Of course there are numerous other causes of action where individuals are sued regardless of their insurance situation. Therefore, listed below are some "asset protection" recommendations:
- Your IRA, 401(K), and other retirement accounts will most likely be protected from creditors. (However, please note that a retirement account may be vulnerable if you owe federal taxes or child support. In addition the Supreme Court has ruled that an inherited IRA is not protected in bankruptcy unless you inherited the account from your spouse.)
- If you live in a state like Florida, which has a homestead exemption, part or all (like Florida) of the value of your home will be protected from a creditor if you lose a lawsuit. (You also may wish to title your home, or any other property for that matter, by using "tenancy by the entirety." This is available to married couples in some states, and, therefore, whichever property is titled like this, will not be collectable if only one spouse is sued.
- If you are a small business owner, there is a risk your business could threaten your personal assets. You may wish to operate your business as an S corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) because it will be harder for creditors to take your share of the business to satisfy a personal debt.
- If you have significant assets you may wish to establish an asset-protection trust. These trusts are irrevocable meaning you can't take back the assets. Instead distributions are at the discretion of a trustee, who could stop payouts if there were a legal judgment against you.
- Buy umbrella liability insurance. This offers liability protection in addition to that offered by your auto and homeowners coverage.
These are just a few suggestions. Of course before relying on these, always seek the advice of experts in asset protection, insurance, trust, and business in addition to reviewing the laws of the State you live in or conduct business.
The Law Offices of Steven S. Farbman are always interested in the safety and well-being for the people of our community. As always please feel free to contact my office with any legal questions you may have. For more than 30 years, Steven S. Farbman has been helping members of this community who have been seriously injured due to the carelessness and negligence of others.
Law Offices of
Steven S. Farbman, P.A.
Regions Bank Building
450 North Park Road
Penthouse Suite 800
Hollywood, FL 33021
Specializing in protecting the rights of seriously injured clients since 1985 and getting them the compensation they deserve!
Our doors are always open
to you, your family
and friends!!
For your convenience, we speak Spanish and Russian.


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Pinware River Provincial Park Paradise In Labrador
The Labrador Coastal Drive is a spectacular driving route which passes by the beautiful sandy beach of Pinware River Provincial Park.
June 20, 2007:
What a paradise! We woke this morning to a blanket of eerie fog surrounding...
Lighthouses And Icebergs Along The Labrador Coastal Drive
Our next adventure starts as we travel across the Strait of Belle Isle and along the Labrador Coastal Drive taking in Lighthouses and icebergs as we go.
June 19, 2007:
After yet another scrumptious breakfast at Tuckamore Lodge and catching up...
Inukshuk And Pack Ice On The Northern Peninsula
An insight into the 'real' Newfoundland culture in Sandy Cove on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
June 14, 2007:
Another pretty heavy day of 'office' work, but later we volunteered our...
Iceberg Alley Newfoundland
Iceberg watching from the shore near the town of Great Brehat in Newfoundland.
June 10, 2007:
Besides doing more 'office' work today - we did head to St Anthony in the...
Towering Icebergs Of Newfoundland
Out onto the chilly Atlantic waters and into Iceberg Alley, a boat trip from St Anthony in Newfoundland.
June 3, 2007:
After a delicious breakfast at Tuckamore Lodge in Main Brook, we decided to...
Tuckamore Lodge In Main Brook Newfoundland
Situated along Highway 432 on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland is a slice of heaven known as Tuckamore Lodge in Main Brook.
June 2, 2007:
Thank God it's morning!! Our neighbours at the Pineridge Campground decided to...
A Peek At Part Of The Viking Trail
From fishing dinghies, to viking huts we explore a small section of the Viking Trail on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
June 5, 2007:
Another gorgeous day in the wilderness of Newfoundland. After catching up with...
Exploring The French Shore Of Newfoundland
The quaint communities of the French Shore on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
June 4, 2007:
We headed off today to explore the communities of the French Shore on the...


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We've been saying it for a while now, Toronto is one of the hottest spots when it comes to incredible music and once again a new trio is proving us that we are right about the Canadian metropole. Indie electronic closely are debuting their career with "Empty", an captivating track that will make you dance (and we are not saying this lightly)
Coming together like an accident, the debut track is showing something promising for the future. In a place between sweet pop and electronic like Miike Snow, the trio is keeping us ready for the what might come. They told us over email about it :
"Empty" is written from the perspective of a friend who has gone in and out of the same relationship with this shitty dude for the last few years
Alongside the track, the trio had the fantastic idea to ask one of their dance friends (Allie Laliberte) to interpret the song her own way creating an amazing parallel between dance and music
Proud to announce our 1st upcoming single "EMPTY" Please like our page and share this teaser vid 🙂
Posted by closely on Monday, 22 February 2016
About the future, we can wait some live shows during the summer and of course the release of new tracks. We will for sure keep you posted


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Trade Show Directory
We are presenting trade shows, business events, trade fairs and exhibitions from all over the world.
We are presenting information on selected fairs, trade fair organizers and exhibition centers.
Our aim is:
- Presentation of trade fairs to potential exhibitors and visitors from all over the World,
- Presentation of organizers of trade fairs,
- Presentation of exhibition centers,
- Support exhibitors at trade fairs,
We would like to invite you to the presentation on our websites your exhibitions, trade shows and other informations.


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IE Business School has been ranked as the best business school in the 2008 Executive Education ranking published by the Latin American magazine América Economía. IE is rated as the best school in the classification which excludes Latin American schools.
The ranking places IE as the 7th best business school for continuous education programs and in-company programs, and is regarded as the most valued school from Europe or the US that provides these programs to companies in the Latin American region.
The América Economía report underscores the quality of the agreements held by the school in the region, with IE scoring 100 out of 100. In 2007 IE Business School ran executive education programs with 22 corporate clients in the Latin American region, showing the School to be one of the most active in the region. The key parameters of quality evaluated by América Economía include the degree of internationalization of the school, the academic quality of the programs, the profile of the corporate clients, agreements with other institutions and the level of research.


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December 2nd
- Holiday Wreath Demonstration -Malibu Garden Club hosts a holiday wreath demonstration for the public presented by professional floral designer Connie Mercurio at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Drive at 7PM.
December 3rd
- Malibu High School Presents a Russian Holiday – Come celebrate the holiday season with musical performances from both the middle school and high school bands. Starts at 7pm
- Pepperdine Hosts 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony -The Pepperdine community will gather for the seventh annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Mullin Town Square on the Malibu campus Thursday, December 3.
December 4th
- 16th Annual Chanukah Concert and Celebration – The Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue presents Cantor Marcelo Gindlin and the MJCS and Orchestra in the 16th annual Chanukah Concert and Celebration. Starts at 6:30pm at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue.
- Deck The Halls XL, Malibu Presbyterian Church -One of our favorite annual family traditions is getting even better… and bigger! As always, we will be decorating the Christmas trees in the sanctuary and singing Christmas carols together at 7:00pm. This year we also invite you to join us for dinner on the patio at 6:00pm. There will be an award winning food truck available with menu items starting at $6. (The Lobos Truck accepts cash and cards) Check out the menu here. THEN, at 8:00pm the youth are hosting and after party with a special surprise.
- Holiday Open House – Music, refreshments, special discounts, raffles, and more! Take place at the Room at the Beach, Malibu from 5pm-9pm.
December 5th
- Christmas Marketplace Presented by Our Lady of Malibu – Our Lady of Malibu School and Parish welcomes your to our annual Christmas Marketplace. Sat., Dec. 5, 2-7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 am-1 pm.
- Winter Showcase -Welcome the Holiday Season and enjoy performances by local artists at the City of Malibu's Winter Showcase. The 2015 holiday program will feature performances by a variety of performance groups including Children's Ballet, Children's Jazz Hip Hop group, Zuma Youth Ensemble and the Malibu Senior Center Choir. Starts at 2pm at the Malibu Civic Theater.
- A Christmas Story Reading – A Reading of a Christmas Story at The Room at the Beach, Malibu from 1pm-2pm.
- Stocking and Dreidel Decoration and Holiday Face Painting -Come down to the Malibu Country Mart for stocking and dreidel decorating and holiday face painting. Event goes from noon to 4pm.
- Annual Holiday Trunk Show, Denise James – Come down to Denise James in the Malibu Country Mart for the Annual Trunk Show. Noon to 4pm.
- Canyon Pottery Annual Holiday Sale – Come to 6106 Bonsall Drive to check out a great pottery sale. Call 310.457.5887 for more information
December 6th
- First Day of Hanukah
- Malibu Holiday Party Presented by Malibu Chamber of Commerce and Vintage Grocers – Come to V's Restaurant this Sunday, the 6th, and join The Malibu Chamber of Commerce and Vintage Grocers for a holiday celebration. Celebration will include a 3 course dinner, wine live music, and a silent auction benefitting AMPS. $125 for members, $150 for non members.
- Canyon Pottery Annual Holiday Sale – Come to 6106 Bonsall Drive to check out a great pottery sale. Call 310.457.5887 for more information.December 8th
- Floral Arrangement Class – Taking place at the Room at the Beach, Malibu from 11:30am-1:30pm.$120 per person. Space Limited, call 310-456-9777 or email for reservations.
December 10th
- City of Malibu Holiday Open House – This wonderful, free, family friendly event features live classical and jazz performances by talented Malibu High School & Middle School students, as well as a student art exhibition in collaboration with MHS Arts Angels. Enjoy hot cocoa and cider, delicious small bites, and holiday treats. Take place at the Malibu Civic Center at 4pm.
December 11th
- Holiday Cooking Demonstration – A Holiday themed cooking demonstration put on by The Room at the Beach, Malibu. Goes from 11am-2pm at the Room at the Beach, Malibu.
December 12th
- Visit From Santa and Cookie Decoration – Come down to the Malibu Country Mart for a visit from Santa and cookie decorating. Event takes place from noon to 4pm.
- Canyon Pottery Annual Holiday Sale – Come to 6106 Bonsall Drive to check out a great pottery sale. Call 310.457.5887 for more information.
- Breakfast with Santa – Enjoy a family breakfast which includes: pancakes, sausage or bacon, hash browns, orange juice and coffee. Takes place at The Point Dume Elementary Marine Science School at 8:30am.
December 13th
- Canyon Pottery Annual Holiday Sale – Come to 6106 Bonsall Drive to check out a great pottery sale. Call 310.457.5887 for more information.
- Artisan Malibu Holiday Event – Come down to 6305 Gayton Place for an afternnon of supporting your local vendors, coffee, music, art, and good times. Takes place between 2pm and 5pm.
December 14th
- Last Day of Hanukah
December 19th
- Cigars, Scotch, and Jewels By LBH – An afternoon of cigars, scotch and jewels with LBH. Starts at 1pm and ends at 4pm. Location is the Room at the Beach, Malibu.
- A Visit From Santa, his REAL LIFE reindeer, and Caroling – Come down to the Malibu Country Mart for a visit from Santa, REAL LIVE Reindeer, and caroling. From noon to 4pm
December 24th
- Pepperdine Stauffer Chapel Christmas Eve Service – Please join us for a Christmas Eve Service at Stauffer Chapel on Pepperdine's campus. The service will begin at 7:30pm. There will be a special reading and a time of blessing for our children. Special music will be performed by a talented local musician Jeneen Metz, Christopher Parkening Scholar classical guitarist Sergio Gallardo and world-renowned soprano Jessica Rivera.
December 25th
December 26th-31st
- Christmas Tree Recycling – Two drop off sites are located at Bluffs Park (eastside cul-de-sac) and 29136 Pacific Coast Hwy near Heathercliff Road. You may also cut your tree to fit in your green waste bin; no metal allowed.
December 31st
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Sunn Creative 2013
Checking the progress, illusion weavers return to find their old glory and find the devil in the spectacular detail.
When your only album has a mythical air about it – having gained a cult status and lending its title to a blog specializing in rarities – that's quite a legacy to live up to. But once keyboardist Tony Bronsdon and guitarist Tony Lowe got back together, four decades after their band's sole LP failed to dent the charts, erstwhile magic reared its Gorgon head so graciously it wouldn't make any sense not to revive that group's name. With original bassist Jon Bavin, who delegated his duties to Lowe now, co-writing two tracks on their new album, "Heavy Rock Spectacular" receives more than a worthy follow-up: "Cold Reading" effectively gives the ensemble, rounded off with singing drummer Will Hack, another lease of life.
The warm lyricism of "Like Autumn Now" might mislead those who expect the veterans would keep to their past motions, as they carefully avoid falling into the archaic pit of replicating the group's old sound. Instead, it gets skilfully updated without attaining a neo-prog cloth – the brisk "New Adventure" even offers a pop riffery to bounce off. Such a modernization errs a bit in the epic "Chasing Red" where piano-propelled balladry seems stifled by art rock's rulebook complexity, but the Renaissance fusion of "Joust" turns the genre grandeur upside down in a solemn, if jovial, way.
Not afraid of inescapable comparisons with their classic, the trio throw a bridge to the days of yore via revised versions of romantic "Fingal's Cave" and the Bach-canalian "Fast Decay" which feel more like muscle play than an attempt to prove the band's current viability, and the space between the deceptively portentous "Climbing The Gyroscope" and groovy atmosphere of "Light At The End Of The Tunnel" is filled with joie de vivre. It flows to the surface of slightly melancholic "Calling Me Home" and throbs in the heavy vibe of organ and lucent trepidation of the six-string that passes its orchestral flutter to synthesizer, while bass anchors the flight, before the title track pour anxiously harmonic soulfulness into the time signatures' shift.
The cold reading technique – which is an art in itself – demands attention as does this psyche-searching, and soothing, album. Hopefully, given the band's current strength, it's a new beginning, and there'll be more.


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Don't Let Bruxism Ruin Your Teeth!
Have you ever noticed yourself grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw? Has your spouse or partner ever mentioned the sound of your teeth grinding together at night? Most people only suffer from bruxism when they sleep at night, but some unlucky souls grind and clench in the daytime, too. Some people may not even


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How we help corporations
In the fast-changing world, corporates need to adjust their offering, processes and organization to new business realities. Accelerando works between the corporate and entrepreneur worlds and creates value for both building new business opportunities, boosting business success and efficiency, and building dynamic entrepreneurial mindset.
From employment to entrepreneurship
Sometimes change means there are employees who do not have an imminent future in the company. Responsible companies create programs for the employees personally affected by the change and help them to find a new career path in employment or as an entrepreneur.
Persons with corporate background typically have very valuable experience, but they often lack trust and some key skills needed to run business on their own. Helping the new entrepreneurs to have a kick start into the entrepreneurship is a true win-win-win opportunity.
The persons find future for themselves, the society will have future employers and tax payers, instead of unemployed persons and the corporate gains significant goodwill and becomes an even more attractive employer for their existing and future talent. Carving out technology or services becoming obsolete for the corporate can be a game changing opportunity for your employees to kickstart their own business.
Accelerando has implemented several entrepreneurship kick-start programs for employees on their way out of a corporate. We have created a proven framework that can be tailored to the specific case and environment.
Please contact Peter Ollikainen to hear more on how to act responsibly and improve the re-employment of employees affected personally by a change. You can also send us a quick note, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Innovation management
Managing innovation and building empowering and innovative organizations is natural for startups but harder for the big organizations. Changing culture and gaining fast and radical results requires different means than what the corporate is used to do. Accelerando has three ready-made ways how we hands-on help corporates transform their business and ways of working injecting the entrepreneurship attitude to the organization:
- Matching the corporate interest with ideas from selected startups to boost innovation and build new business value in the facilitated innovation process with startups (Startup Törmäytys),
- Innovating and building new business areas hands-on as the extended business development function,
- Building entrepreneur mindset through the internal entrepreneurship program.
Please contact Peter Ollikainen to find out more on how to boost your innovation and make rapid changes happen in business and in culture.