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Want an easy chili recipe? Here's my slow cooker chili -- just put everything in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to dinner! That's quick prep! You can make changes to the main recipe to suit your fancy. Serve it as a soup or thicken to serve it over hot cooked rice. Omit the beans. Add mushrooms (my favorite). Add extra veggies. You choose!
This is surely the easiest way how to make chili. Using a slow cooker means that there's no standing at the stove, stirring for hours to make sure things don't burn. If you really want to make this quicker, you can always do it on the stove. You just do need to stir it frequently so that the chili doesn't settle and burn on the bottom!
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Like the soup above? You'll love looking at and making more of Oma's soups. All so quick and easy!
What makes these soups so wunderbar? They bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's kitchen. So, of course, I had to write my own soup e-cookbook to share with my grandchildren. I know you'll LOVE it, too! There are 84 full-color pages filled with step-by-step instructions and hints. Take a quick peek ...
Sharing these soup recipes from my Mutti and Oma to my own young grandchildren ... that's such a delicious way to pass on our German heritage :)
Usually called Chili con carne, meaning chili with meat, this dish is supposed to be a spicy stew which contains chili peppers, meat, and, depending on taste, tomatoes and/or beans.
There are so many variations for this, from the level of spiciness to the inclusion or exclusion of various ingredients. Where chili originated is a widely contested 'fact' ... with Mexico or Texas being the most likely winners.
Is chili German? Absolutely NOT!
But, it tastes so good and our family loves it. In fact, I make it quite often, doubling and even tripling the recipe and using a super large pot, so that there will be LOTS of leftovers! And, it freezes well!
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Excel Maritime negotiates credit facility amendments
Athens-headquartered dry bulk specialist Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (NYSE:EXM) has entered into agreements to amend its credit facilities, agreed to an equity infusion by the company's major shareholders and set the dates for the release of the fourth quarter and full year 2008 earnings results, conference call and webcast.
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Twelve lawmakers, 6 Republicans and 6 Democrats, got a tour of the area in Iron County on Friday.
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And in a culture in which some men in recent years have retreated to the wilds to discover their masculinity in its primal forms, perhaps it was only a matter of time before someone invented the caveman diet.
Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Ray Audette fancies himself as a modern-day caveman. He even has photos of himself in loin cloth attire. And as the author of a book, Neanderthin, he claims people should eat as their ancestors did in the good old days, say, 10,000 years ago.
"You're designed to eat what's possible to eat in nature," says Audette. "That is, without technological intervention."
"Meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and berries, all of which are edible raw - just like (what) other primates eat in nature," he says.
The heart of the Neanderthin diet, though, is good old-fashioned flesh - animal protein, meat - and not just meat but fat, lots of it, beginning at breakfast.
For the last 15 years, Audette, who lives in Dallas, has put away a pound of bacon for his breakfast every morning.
"The other thing that they've found in studies is that people that eat the most fat, weigh the least," he asserts. The more fat you eat, "the thinner you will be," he says.
Like other diet gurus, Audette as developed his list of foods to avoid.
"On the don't-eat list we have grains, beans, potatoes, milk and sugar," he explains. "None of those (are) edible to any species of primate in nature."
It takes some hunting, but Audette's book can be found in some diet sections. "Of course it's surrounded by all the other low-carbohydrate books that are out," he observes.
Audette started eating like a caveman 15 years ago after being diagnosed with diabetes, he says. "I quickly realized that grains, beans, potatoes, milk and sugar would not be edible to me," he says.
"After I stopped eating them, my blood sugar went normal within the week," Audette claims. "I'd also been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for about a dozen years before that. It went away and never came back."
Audette hunts in the wilds of Dallas, but does most of his gathering at the supermarket.
He does not consider bread to be proper sustenance. The same goes for milk.
"When you don't eat fat, your hunger never goes away," he asserts. "As fat consumption has gone down in the United States, and this is very well documented, weight has gone up."
So if you want to be less fat, eat more fat, he argues.
His guidelines are in direct contrast to what many have been told their entire lives.
The Neanderthin diet is considered rather Neanderthal by some dieticians, who call it a primitive, artery-clogging mistake.
"It is a dangerous diet that's going to kill a lot of people," says Dr. Dean Ornish, who has written a diet book of his own. "There's no doubt in my mind," he says. "That's what the scientific data show."
Dr. Ornish advocates a low-fat, vegetarian diet. "I'd like to be able to be able to tell people that eating steak and cheeseburgers and pork rinds are health foods, but they're not," he says. "The evidence shows those are the foods that cause people to get heart disease and cancer and age prematurely."
Not only has Ornish's low-fat diet reversed heart disease in some patients, he's using it to treat cancer patients, he says. "This is the way you eat if you want to stay healthy. If you want to be tired, lethargic, depressed and imotent, then you eat a high meat-based diet."
Audette is undeterred. He claims Neanderthin isn't part of the problem; it's a solution. His wife is on it, and his young son Grayson Audette follows the Neanderthin diet, too.
"My son has never had milk," boasts the elder Audette. "Except his mother's."
"And when he was teething, he liked pork rinds," Audette says laughing.
Audette may eat like a caveman, but with 15,000 copies of Neanderthin in print, he's thinking like a modern American.
Recently, Audette went to check out the competition. Standing in a bookstore, amid the shelves of bestselling diet tomes, he notes a distinction: "The...difference between me and the rest of these books is that of all these authors, I'm the only one that's not a millionaire."
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Hello and Welcome to my Kassadin Assasin guide.
If you are already familiar with Kassadin, skip any of the sections you already know.
The first thing to note about Kass is his Abilities.
Passive - Void Stone - Absorbs 15% Ability damage and converts it into Attack Speed.
Q - Null Sphere - Silence/Damage
W - Neither Blade - Passively Gives Mana on hit and actively Gives Armor Penetration.
E - Force Pulse - Slows/Damages in a frontal Cone.
R - Riftwalk - Teleports to the target location and deal ability power in a small area. Mana cost and damage increases with each cast.
I choose Kassadin's Null Sphere as my first ability because of the brief silence, the higher initial damage and the range on it. Null Sphere is a fair ranged attack, but the somewhat longer cooldown means that you should try your best not to simply throw it around. (except early game for farming if you can't reach the minions safely with standard melee) You will find that the best use of Null Sphere is for disabling or stopping an enemy. An example is if you were to catch Fiddlessticks casting crowstorm. A quick null sphere will stop his onslaught and waste his cooldown.
Nether Blade in it's current form is fairly ****py, but it does have it's advantages. I almost always get nether blade at level 3 for the small bit of mana regen and the charge that it gives to Force Pulse. Simply put, more than 1 rank in Nether blade is a waste. I would even go so far as to say that you should 'never' put points past the first into this ability to keep the mana cost low BUT, the higher levels may give you enough armor penetration or passive mana on hit to get you that last gank. It's up to you.
Force Pulse is initially fairly weak, but will build up to be your strongest (Next to a heavily stacked Riftwalk) hitting ability. Force pulse is a frontal cone slow and damage attack that makes it somewhat good for team fights and saving an ally from a group of opponents, but it's best use is on a fleeing opponent. When I go to gank, I Riftwalk and immediately force pulse to slow them. If you have lichbane, then you'll want to wait a brief moment for your attack buff to vanish before using it for maximum effectiveness. Try to get a large mana pool so you can riftwalk as much as possible to charge up force pulse.
Riftwalk is the move that Defines Kassadin. With the ability to effectively jump several yards in any direction, this ability makes him incredibly hard to kill or escape. It's in your best interests to avoid jumping straight at any opponent who isn't weak due to Riftwalk's low initial Damage. The best time to strike is when you see someone who is weak or has seperated from the pack.
Next is your Masteries.
Naturally, you'll want to go down the offense tree to grab the spell penetration since Kass is mostly Ability power based. If you prefer exhuast, you can use that instead of deadliness. Deadliness is not particularly useful since attack damage isn't very effective for Kass.
You will want to grab Expanded Mind, Quickness and Intelligence from the utility tree for sure. You do not need to grab all of the same Masteries such as Mystical vision but, Meditation, Blink of an Eye and Insight are all practically useless due to Riftwalk. If you prefer Spatial Accuracy or Haste over the point into good hands, be my guest.
Next in line is the Summoner Spells.
Clairvoyance - Whether you're trying to protect your team or looking for a target, Clairvoyance is there for you. Great when you want to search one of a few areas where a low HP player may have run.
Cleanse - Assassins can't get away if they're stunned. Perfect for jumping in the middle of a brawl, killing a low hp player and then jumping out again. If you get stunned or slowed, you can simply pop this and Riftwalk again. I wouldn't suggest the whole jumping into a group of enemies though. Kass isn't that badass.
Exhaust - If you can't use Force Pulse to slow someone who's getting away, or you need to defend yourself further, Exhaust is there for you. I don't particularly care for exhaust, but many players like to use it.
Clarity - Can help early game to keep your mana up, but late game you will rarely run out of mana. Not a horrible spell though since it may just save you if you use a bit too much mana Riftwalking.
Heal - If you're a begginer and don't know how to use Clairvoyance or Exhaust properly, this spell can help with Cleanse to keep you from dying while practicing ganking. Overall, nothing really special about it.
Ignite - Fairly good early game when you need that little bit of extra damage and can help you if you're trying to gank someone who can heal or who has life leech/spell vamp. Generally not going to get you too many kills though.
Teleport - You can use this to get closer to an enemy champion that you are confident you can kill. Not a horrible spell, but I wouldn't call it good. Probably as good as Ignite since it can also help you get money especially since the cost on Items is high.
Flash - Duh.
Revive - Kassadin doesn't die. Ever.
Rally - If you want to try your hand at a hybrid or melee Kass, be my guest. Don't come crying to me when it doesn't work.
Smite - Kass can't jungle. However, if you are up against two opponents who can keep you on the ropes, it may help you lane. I wouldn't use it.
Ghost - There might be a time when you need to go through units and move faster. Maybe.
Fortify - Don't be the guy who gets chosen to use this spell on your team and you'll be ok.
Onto the Rune system!
Personally I choose Marks of Insight for the spell Penetration. I like to have a good chunk of spell penetration passively because I don't plan on buying any items with it. If you do use a spell penetration item, or would simply prefer something else, I recommend Marks of Force for extra ability power or Marks of Knowledge for an extra chunk of mana.
For seals, I go for Seals of Vitality. Kass may be hard to catch, but when he's caught, he can drop pretty quickly. Seals grant the highest HP values. If you want more damage in place of HP, take Seals of Force. You can also use Seals of Knowledge if you prefer Max Mana.
I can't think of any glyph that would help more than Glyphs of Force. They give the most ability power of the runes (save quintessences) and of course, ability power is good.
There is a much wider variety here than there is with the other runes, but Quintessences of Force are still the choice I would recommend. You can use Quintessences of Wisdom if you want to level faster or Quintessences of Avarice if you want to get gold faster (this isn't that bad of an idea, there is alot of gold you need to do this build). Generally speaking, I suggest Force since it is a simple damage boost.
Rod of Ages - Getting a Rod of Ages early is essential if you want it to be highly effective late game. Catalyst the Protector will also help you with leveling. Granting a large amount of health, mana and ability power, this item will scale very well with Archangels staff and zhonyas late in the fight.
Sorcerer's Shoes - While you don't need the spell penetration right away, the Boots of Speed are great early on before riftwalk is maxed out. You can probably toss the shoes out late in the game in favor of another item if you want more damage, just keep in mind that you will move slower. Even though Riftwalk will get you where you want to go, you may not want to use it for simply traveling around.
Archangel's Staff - Similar to the Rod of ages, you will need to get this item as early as you can or at least invest in a Tear of the Goddess to start stacking the extra Mana up. The 3% mana to ability power conversion will help you late in the game.
Lich Bane - Lich Bane is an excellent item that will give your standard attack extra damage based on your ability power. it's your choice when you want to get this item, but it will not be very useful until you have a good chunk of ability power. Try to time Riftwalk and your other abilities so that you don't waste any of the charges. There is no cooldown on the effect.
Rylai's Crystal Scepter - You may want to skip over this item if you're not worried about dying since you can already slow. If there aren't many abilities being use, this may be useful in slowing opponents with Riftwalk/Null Sphere as they try to run.
Zhonya's Ring - Zhonya's Ring costs alot but if you have all of the other items, it will give you a very large boost to your ability power and at the end of a fight, this may just be the item you're looking for. In addition to giving 25% extra ability power, you can also activate this ability to try and save yourself as a last ditch effort. The activated ability isn't very good for Kass since he'll usually be behind enemy lines, but you can use it to wait out the cooldown on riftwalk or wait out the riftwalk debuff if you don't have enough mana. Just be sure to move the item to a button that is easy to reach (the 1 - 3 slots are good. You can move an item in your inventory by clicking and dragging it over another item.
Tips on Playing Kass
Early Laning Phase - During the early stages you will find that Kass is very weak. Your best bet in the early stages is to keep back (unless you are trying to gank) and use Null Sphere to get the killing blow on minions. You can also use Null Sphere to harass, but early on you will run out of mana fairly quickly. Focus mostly on getting gold and building your Catalyst.
Level 6+ - After you get Riftwalk, you can be much more carefree and dangerous. If you haven't earned enough gold for a rod of ages, keep working on it and try your best to get a tear of the goddess. Don't get a tear first however, every minute counts!
If you are playing it dangerous by pushing towers or playing with the enemy, you should always know your way out and use Clairvoyance as often as you can to keep track of your way out. Learn what spots you can Riftwalk to and from to get the most distance between you and a possible threat. You still won't be doing a truckload of damage, but you can start you assassination career whenever you want.
Late game - Your Rod of Ages and Archangel's Staff have probably buffed you up to the point where people will want you to die. If you've gotten Lich Bane then by now you're killing off even the fastest and most skilled runners and they are probably saying stuff like,
'Lol 21 hp.'
'Kass you're a ****.'
If your opposition starts to get smart and they don't recall at low hp, then you should skip Rylai's for another speed boosting item or Mana boosting item.
Avoid laning after you've gotten everything you want. Kass may not have stealth, but he can be more sneaky than Eve, Twitch and Shaco if you play him right. Always use the jungle, this way if you are caught, you can Riftwalk through the tress to get away.
Tip: You can intentionally let opponents shoot at you with travel time stuns, slows, silences (I.E. Taric's stun) so long as you Riftwalk to a safe spot. You can also let Blitzcrank Grab you if you time Riftwalk properly. His arm will go with you and stretch really far!
Be careful in Team fights. If you're doing it right, everyone will want you dead. Try learning your opponents and watch for when they use their most dangerous abilities. When you feel you can hop in safely, do so and hit the lowest life (Or weakest) target in the crowd. If they don't focus you, keep riftwalking on them, but try to avoid using Null Sphere in case you see someone casting something dangerous (Crowstorm). If you need to bail, toss out null sphere and hop out of the fight. Try to hand near a wall of trees so you can freely leave the fight. Avoid the center of lanes unless you can safely hit them with a lich bane charged hit and still retreat.
Tip:Study the land. Some places you can Riftwalk an excessive distance through while others will simply deny you entry.
If you need any additional advice, I've posted a video guide for Kassadin here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkwKeDRAgF8
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Local Heroes Fest Kicks Off This Weekend
by Mark Rabinowitz
Edmonton, Alberta turns into "Indiefilm City" as the Local Heroes
International Screen Festival kicks off this Sunday with a program of
international features, Canadian shorts, seminars and student works.
The Global Heroes international film portion of the festival kicks off
on the evening of March 10th with a screening of Czech filmmaker Juraj
Jakubisko's "An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World," while the
Declaration of Independents section of Canada's short films begins on
Wednesday, March 11 with a screening of four Canadian-produced short
films. Other international films screening at this year's event include:
Canadian filmmaker Gary Burns' 1998 Slamdance Film Festival opening
night film, "Kitchen Party" and Norwegian filmmaker Pal Sletaune's "Junk
Mail" ("Budbringeren"), an upcoming US release by Lions Gate Films.
The non-screening portion of the fest launches on March 11th with
"Conversation with…Bruce McDonald" a chat moderated by Canadian
journalist Geoff Pevere. McDonald is a Canadian filmmaker responsible
for such films as "Highway 61" and "Hard Core Logo," while another
seminar, "Champagne dreams — beer budget" focuses on locating the
funding for a low-budget feature film. The panelists will be producer
Gill Holland ("Hurricane") and Morrie Washawski, author of "Shaking the
Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film & Video."
Sunday afternoon showcases the premiere of Local Exposure!, a series of
5 minute video shorts made from the ground up by amateur filmmakers. The
top ten submitted videos screen on Sunday, with the audience choosing
the People's Choice winner. Monday's program is dedicated to student
filmmakers in the New Heroes Teen Video program. NHTV showcases the work
of six teams of teenagers who produced short video works during both a
part-time screenwriting course in the spring and a two week intensive
summer camp where the teams produce their five-minute video short.
The week also includes the screenings of the short films produced by the
six winners of last year's Drama Prizes. In March of 1997, six
filmmaking teams were chosen to receive the National Screen Institute's
Drama Prize, and were given a mandate to deliver a short film in a year,
with the films to screen at this year's fest.
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Matsuyama: Underrated and Undiscovered
When most people think travel in Japan it's mostly the big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto... and these are the places that have gotten overcrowded, especially during peak seasons.
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When most people think travel in Japan it's mostly the big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto... and these are the places that have gotten overcrowded, especially during peak seasons.
December 14, 2016
Imabari is proud of one product: the towel. At the Imabari Towel Museum, you can see how a towel is made, have your own bespoke towel made with your name embroidered on it, and see thousands of different kinds of towels on display. This device for washing and drying your body is taken very seriously here and will have you leaving with the impression that the towel is the tool of 1000 uses.
May 7, 2016
All onsen-lovers and Ghilbi fans should make a pilgrimage to Dogo Onsen located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. With a history of over 3,000 years, Dogo Onsen is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan.
June 18, 2015
Shimanami Kaido is a 74 kilometres bikeway that connects Japan's main island of Honshu to the island of Shikoku.
May 11, 2015
When I am tired of the mundane routine activities and hectic days during the week, I take a break during weekends - the best time for natural tourism.
April 20, 2015
Kiya Ryokan is a unique kind of Ryokan where the modern and the traditional come together and is a Ryokan experience unlike any other! It is located in the heart of Uwajima a city in the south of Ehime prefecture.
April 12, 2015
I have often visited Matsuyama in my free time, and the best thing about it would have to be the beautiful Matsuyama castle sitting upon Mount Katsuyama in the middle of the city center of Ehime prefecture. This castle was built continuously since 1603 and is one of the twelve original castles in Japan that were built before the Edo era and is still intact till today.
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Ehime is located on the smallest island of Japan, Shikoku island, more than 500 kilometres far from Tokyo. The biggest city in Ehime is Matsuyama. You will find the combination of modernity and tradition in this city.
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Kikuma is a small town between Matsuyama and Imabari in Ehime Prefecture. Kamo Shrine in Kikuma stands against a hillside near a little river that runs down to the Seto Inland Sea.
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10 Tips to Avoid a Christmas Debt Hangover
Christmas is a time of giving, but you don't want to give yourself a financial headache in the New Year with bills and debts you can't afford. It's so easy to overspend with all the sale offers and pressures to buy, however you should plan how much you can afford and how you buy gifts before you start spending.
1. Plan to Start Early Without a plan, most people are surprised year after year at how hard Christmas hits their finances. Ideally, you were able to saveup for Christmas gifts so you can limit credit card debt. Even if it is midNovember, still start saving. Last minute shopping usually leads to overspending at Christmas. Start your shopping early, ideally before Thanksgiving, to give yourself time to find the best deals and make smart purchases.
2. Create a Budget - Why after every Christmas are so many people looking at huge credit card bills wondering, "Where did all that money go?" Just like any other area of our lives, if we don't plan a budget, spending probably will be out of our control.
- Add a buffer: Whatever you come up with as a holiday budget, add at least 10%. So if you are at your limit, try to cut back to about 90% of that budget. Leave yourself a buffer to allow flexibility to adjust your plans if you can't find a gift for the amount planned.
- Don't forget the everyday bills: Remember the mortgage (or rent), loan payments, food bills, utilities and other monthly bills still need to be paid - and the consequences can be serious if they're not. Even though it's Christmas, your priorities should be right.
- Plan the Christmas gift list: Determine who you need to buy a present and have at least a rough idea of what to get each person. If money is tight, consider one gift for your sibling's whole family instead of a gift for each person. Suggest exchanging names, or get creative and give handmade gifts.
- Checking it Twice: Go through the list and think about who is on it. Did you forget anyone? Can you eliminate anyone?
- Be practical: Do you really need to buy a $40 bottle of wine when a $12 bottle will do just fine
3. Consider a "Gift Truce" with Family & Friends During these difficult times, more and more family and friends would welcome an opportunity to have one less gift to buy. If that is not an option, at least consider suggesting a spending limit.
4. Stick to your Budget You created a budget to follow it - right? If you decided to spend $20 on Bobby, then you have to be vigilant not to buy him that $50 blender that is just glistening at the department store. We all know there is nothing more fun than giving great presents, but you have to be honest with yourself as those January bills are going to hurt you more than anyone else.
5. Get Creative Give an "experiences" gift, such as cooking lessons or a manicure. When you're strapped for cash you have to be creative to get the upper hand. Plus, a creative gift can often beat out the most expensive gift. To give the best gifts, think about the recipient and listen for clues on what they're interested in.
- Start by planning carefully: Do you know all of the people you need to buy presents for? What about holiday parties? Do you need to bring a gift for a person or gift exchange?
- Be flexible: Don't worry if you don't spend as much as you planned on someone, or if you spent $20 extra on your younger child than your older one. Unless you got the younger child a whole lot more presents than the older too, they will never notice.
6. Look for Sales, including Shopping Online Always be on the lookout for sales and remember that a lot of brickandmortar stores can't compete with the prices of online stores, even with the added shipping costs.
7. Do your own Credit Checks If you are going to use a credit card, shop around and compare terms. Some cards charge high interest rates, but provide interest free periods or discounts. Budget for all these costs and monitor the payment due dates.
- Make sure you are watching your credit card usage. This has happened to almost everyone at some point. You use your credit card to buy your sister a new shirt, then you swipe again when you find the perfect gift for your mom, and so forth. Then, fast forward a few weeks into January when the nice fat credit card bill arrives. All of those small purchases have been tallied up and the result is a credit card bill that will take months to pay off.
- Whatever the deal, whatever the temptation, don't borrow from highcost lenders. The initial savings and convenience may prove to be a false economy.
- If you can afford to pay for your goods outright by cash, check or debit card, don't be persuaded to take out extended credit agreements unless they really do work out cheaper.
- Planning, budgeting and organization are key to avoid getting into debt at Christmas and beyond. If your spending runs out of control, you can soon find that debt is not only a problem at Christmas, but can become a way of life.
8. Couples: Checkin with each Other To manage spending at Christmas, plan on weekly huddles to make sure you're staying on track. Write down what you've spent, check people off your list as you buy their gifts, and keep the lines of communication open.
9. Enjoy! The Christmas season is about giving freely of yourself, spending the holidays with those you love, and relaxing. Hopefully these tips help you enjoy the holiday shopping season a little more this year, with a little less stress and frustration when it comes to holiday shopping. The holiday season brings with it beloved traditions, joyous memories and happy moments with friends and family - but it doesn't have to bring financial stress.
10. Start Planning & Saving for Next Christmas Once Christmas is over it's worth looking at what you did well and what you didn't. Learn from your mistakes and start planning how you will do things differently next year. This might also be a good time to start saving for next Christmas
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Five Star Vagabond Brazil Travel Guide
January 21, 2014 by David Herd
Five Star Vagabond Brazil Travel Guide
to my top 12 places.
Five Star Vagabond Brazil Travel Guide
Five Star Vagabond Brazil travel guide is a list of 12 of my favourite places in this great country. Lets start with number 12 Belem. The city is at the mouth of the Mighty Amazon river which represents more than half the planet's remaining rain-forests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rain-forest in the world. Founded in 1616 by the Kingdom of Portugal, Belém was the first European colony on the Amazon but did not become part of Brazil until 1775. The newer part of the city has modern buildings and skyscrapers. The colonial portion retains the charm of tree-filled squares, churches and traditional blue tiles. The city has a rich history and architecture from colonial times. Recently it witnessed a skyscraper boom.
I really enjoyed this old colonial city, I wish I had more time to sail down the river to Manaus.
Great colours on this old building.
Number 11 is Canoa Quebrada
Canoa Quebrada is on the north coast of Brazil, I took a beach buggy along the beautiful long beaches.
Canoa Quebrada
Wandering through the amazing coloured sands. Canoa Quebrada is 164 kilometers from Fortaleza.
Fabulous sandhills in Canoa Quebrada
Put this on your bucket list. 🙂
Number 10 is Balneário Camboriú
Balneário Camboriú (Portuguese pronunciation: [bawneˈaɾju kɐ̃boɾiˈu] is a major beach resort in the Brazilian southern state of Santa Catarina. The town, with its steep hills dropping down to the sea.
Balneário Camboriú
What time can I start having fun?
Number 9 is Recife & Olinda
Recife makes my number 9 in my guide only because of Olinda across the river. Olinda is a historic city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, located on the country's northeastern Atlantic Ocean coast, just north of Recife and south of Paulista. It has a population of 397,268 people and is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil.
Olinda is only 7 Kms from the center of Recife.
During Carnival there are thousands of people in the old historic town centre.
For a great hotel room rate in Brazil just book through THIS LINK.
Number 8 is Porto de Galinhas
The origin of the name is well known. Porto de Galinhas means "Port of Chickens" in Portuguese. In the second half of the 19th century, the Brazilian government imposed restrictions to the commerce of slaves, which were widely used as manpower in the sugarcane farms around Recife to circumvent the prohibition, the "black ships" (which transported slaves from Africa to Brazil) looked for other places to harbor, far from Recife.One such place was in the bays around Suape and Ipojuca, about 60 km to the South of Recife. When a ship arrived in town, as it was prohibited to mention slavery, the word spread as "there are new chickens in the port"; hence, the place gained its name Porto de Galinhas.
My friends in Porto de Galinhas
This is my lovely friend Simone, her Auntie & cousin Pedro. Simone & I traveled 300 kms from Natal to Recife by taxi.
Number 7 is Salvador in Bahia.
The Lacerda Elevator is the first lift of the urban world. It was December 8 of 1873 when it opened it was the highest in the world, around 20 meters tall. In Salvador it is public transport between Cairu Square , in Lower Town , and Thome Square de Souza , in the Upper Town .
Lacerda Elevator
Opened in December 8 of 1873.
Salvador Fort de Santa Maria
Forte de Santa Maria is on Salvador's south coastline, built with stone and lime between 1627 to 1635. It served as a fortification during the Dutch invasion. It Contained lots of bronze and iron cannons, it is certainly worth visiting this impressive Italian style fort.
Number 6 is Buzios
Búzios is a popular getaway from the city and a worldwide tourist resort for Brazilians and Argentinians. Only 3 hours drive from Rio.
Early in the 1900s Búzios was popular with the Carioca's high society looking to escape from the chaotic city life of Rio de Janeiro. there are more than 23 beaches on the peninsula. However it was 1964 when the famous French actress Brigitte Bardot visited Búzios, she made it famous throughout the world as a popular tourist destination.
Here is a guide to Buzios, a great town
Lots of beaches, restaurants and bars, Buzios is definitely one of Brazil's HOT destinations. Only 3 hours drive from Rio make sure you add this great town to your Brazilian bucket list. There are many good pousadas to choose from here.
Without a doubt AGODA is the best online Hotel booking site.
Number 5 is Florianopolis
Joaquina beach.
Florianopolis is a wonderful Brazilian city, in 2009. Newsweek placed Florianópolis in the "Ten most dynamic cities of the world" list in 2006. Veja magazine, a Brazilian publication, named the city as "the best place to live in Brazil. The New York Times also reported that Florianopolis was the Party Destination of the Year in 2009."
There are 42 beaches in Florianopolis
Flori is a must for those of you who love beautiful beaches with clean white sand. If I rated it as high as number two on my list it would not be an exaggeration.
Oysters at Barra da Lagoa.
Florianopolis was the "Party Destination of the Year in 2009."
Number 4, Iguazu falls, magnificent.
Sadly when I was at the falls in 1999, digital cameras were in the early stages and the quality of photos was 2nd rate. Consequently I have no shots that do justice to this wonderful location. Without a doubt Iguazu falls is the most breathtaking & spectacular sight I have ever seen.
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Forgive me for using a 3rd party photo but the falls are so spectacular I thought I could break one of my rules. 😳
For a great hotel room rate in Brazil just book through THIS LINK.
Number 3 is Paraty
Paraty is only 3 hours from Rio and is known for the cobblestone paved streets throughout the Historic Center District. No cars or trucks are allowed in this part of town. Without any doubt this wonderful village is one of my favourite locations in Brazil.
David Herd on the good ship "Lolypop".
There are lots of great boats in Paraty that you can hire to explore the waterways.
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Could this be my favourite photo?
You better believe it, I'll remember Paraty forever. 🙂
Number 2 is Praia De Pipa
Praia De Pipa is one of those rare gems you tend to talk about all your life. Pipa Beach is one of the most famous beaches of Brazil. Located 84 kms from Natal, the capital city of state of Rio Grande do Norte. Do yourself a favor and put it on you Brazilian bucket list.
Five Star Vagabond Brazil Travel Guide Pippa beach
I remember sitting in a bar in Rio Di Janeiro with two friends Dave Wylie & Doug Roarke, (RIP) and when I asked what was their favorite place in Brazil, Doug briefly considered the question before saying "Praia de Pipa". Until that moment I had never heard of the place, but on Doug's recommendation I planned my trip.
The catch of the day at Pippa
Pipa was a small fishing village until the 1970s. Then it was discovered by surfers and backpackers, attracted by a set of natural attributes rarely found even in other Brazilian beaches, crystal-clear waters, fine white sand, areas of preserved Atlantic Forest, 10-meter-high vertical cliffs, and friendly locals.
Number 1 is not hard to guess,
Rio Di Janeiro
Rio is an exciting destination, wonderful beaches great weather and colourful happy people. I normally rent an apartment near the beach rather than stay in a hotel. It usually costs me $50 per night however my last trip was 2009 and I believe the city is far more expensive now.
I mentioned earlier in my Brazil travel guide Iguazu Falls was the most spectacular natural spectacle I have seen on this planet, well the Rio Carnival is the most spectacular human event I have ever witnessed. As they say in the classics, "you gotta love Rio." 😆
David Herd at Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio.
Standing room only in Copacabana, what a view.
Copacabana, say no more….
On the left is beautiful Carla with her gorgeous friend, I doubt very much that I'll ever forget her. 🙂
Also there is no doubt in my mind theirs is the most beautiful colour in the world.
Thanks for visiting my Five Star Vagabond Brazil Travel Guide photo blog.
For a great hotel room rate in Brazil just book through THIS LINK.
I hope my Brazil Travel Guide helps you plan your trip. To receive my latest posts please follow me on Twitter Follow @David_Herd
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This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.
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Exercise for Relieving Stress
may be in the form physical, mental, or spiritual
exercise - or a combination of all three, e.g. yoga. What is good
for the body is good for the mind and vice versa.
Physical exercise is one of the most effective ways of relieving
stress. Exercising the body regularly is very effective in managing
stress, on its own or as a part of a stress management plan. Getting
into better shape improves your mental health as well as your physical
When we physically exert ourselves, the body releases chemical
substances (endorphins) that are similar in nature to opiates. These
natural substances produced by our own bodies are free of side effects,
except for making us feel good.
When it comes to stress management, every little bit of exercise
counts. Don't think if you can't commit to a stringent
fitness routine that it's useless. It's not. What motivates
people to do more of something is to do little of something.
From doing gentle stretching exercises to keeping up in a physically
demanding aerobics class, stress relief can be achieved through
a wide range of activities. Some people enjoy the solitude of walking alone. Other people need
the stimulation of interacting with others, whether walking in a
group, participating in a yoga class or other fitness class, or
playing a sport such as tennis, racquetball, etc. Interacting with
other people during exercise can provide additional stress relief.
Obviously it is more relaxing
to walk along a nature trail than to walk along a busy street. Natural
surroundings trigger relaxation responses deep in the brain. Even
mentally picturing being surrounded by mountains, trees, or watching
the waves roll in at the beach can have this calming effect.
*Exposure to daylight also has positive effects on mood - another
benefit of exercising outdoors.
activity that gets your heart pumping (aerobc exercise) will get
those endorphins flowing and relieve stress. Though you should check
with your doctor before embarking on any exercise program, walking
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Try to get your heart going a little faster for at least 15 minutes
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Sheldon the Sharing Sheep
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Objective: SWBAT Use a combination of drawing, dictating and writing to compose a personal narrative that contains one or more events. SWBAT describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail. Student Objective: I can share Sheldon with my family and then write a story about Sheldon's visit to my home.
I introduce my students to my friend, Sheldon the Sharing Sheep, at our gathering time. I tell the students that Sheldon got his name from his MaaaMaaa, but he got the title, The Sharing Sheep, from his friends with whom he loves to share his adventures. I show the children the contents of Sheldon's tote bag: his folder, Nursery Rhyme and word book, and most, importantly, Sheldon's Journal. In his journal, Sheldon's adventures are written by whomever takes him home for the evening. I open the journal and share the story I wrote about when Sheldon came to my house. This way I can model my expectations to my students. We have a conversation about things that would be appropriate to do with Sheldon (go to soccer, play a game, etc.) and what would not (take a bath or wash him). I generally choose the student who takes Sheldon home by going alphabetically through my class list. This helps me keep better track of who has or has not had an opportunity to take Sheldon home.
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Sheldon the Sharing Sheep is a stuffed lamb who travels from one student's household and back to school to share his adventures, and then off he goes to another student's home. Sheldon travels in a tote bag that contains a little booklet about him, word cards to practice that relate to his story, copies of Sheldon's favorite nursery rhymes (Baa, Baa, Black Sheep; Mary Had a Little Lamb; and Little Bo Peep), and most importantly, Sheldon's Journal. In the journal, the children draw a picture of themselves and Sheldon, and write about activities they did during the home visit. Children have taken Sheldon to the grocery store, the ice cream parlor, swimming lessons, soccer practice, and into their living rooms as they watch TV. There are activities in the bag (with the materials provided) that encourage parents to practice language development, reading and writing. The children bring Sheldon back to school the next day so that they can share all that they did with our adventuring sheep. Each day I make sure I set time aside to listen to the story that the child has written in the journal, describing his/her adventure with Sheldon.
This activity is one of the most memorable for students because they get to share a piece of their school life with their families. It is fun for all types of families and the children cannot wait to share. Sheldon crosses all boundaries of socio-economic status, family make-ups, reading and writing abilities, etc. The children get two pages in the journal to share the events of Sheldon's visit. Children may draw, write or add photos to their two pages, so no matter what academic ability, all children have something to contribute. Family members are also welcome to add to the two pages, if they like.
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The assessment piece in this situation is the public sharing of the activity with the class. Each child who takes Sheldon home will present their journal contributions to the class, and then, the child is asked three questions about the experience by classmates. This gives the child opportunity for language development.


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As I write this, the sun is shining right on me. Even though it's raining and the trees are dancing in the breeze, the sun is warming my body and making me squint my eyes to see the computer screen. If you stand outside, in a sheltered and sunny spot, you'd hardly know it was the coldest day all September. You might even remember that it's supposed to be spring.
I like days like these because I don't feel guilty if I don't go outside. I could stay inside, lounging around, baking things, for days before I felt like I needed some fresh air and to speak to someone that wasn't Brent or Rooney. I'm happy on my own, and I'm not afraid to admit it. I think it's important to be able to enjoy your own company.
The only problem with being at home is that I feel guilty if I'm not studying. Studying is probably important if you're at uni. But there are ways to banish that guilt. To send it to some dark corner and forget about it. Like, for instance, by watching season upon season of some (possibly trashy) tv show that you love. Or by baking and cooking. Or you could do both at once, if you're that clever. Yesterday I felt guilty for not studying so I did three things: I made a batch of chocolate biscuits; I went to my friend's house for coffee and gossip; I made red pesto.
I always have red pesto when I go to my parents house. For some reason, they always have some in the fridge. I like to eat it on crackers, but I could totally just eat it straight out of the container. I've never made red pesto before, but it's super easy. This one has more basil in it than the one from the shop, but I like it that way. That's probably the best thing about making things at home, you can have them exactly how you want them. This red pesto is good anyway you like it. On pasta, on chicken, on crackers, on a finger straight from the bowl...
Adapted from Epicurean
1 Cup semi-dried tomatoes
1/2 Cup Pine nuts
2 Cups Fresh Basil
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
3 Garlic cloves
2 Cups Fresh Basil
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
3 Garlic cloves
1/2 Cup Parmesan
salt & pepper to taste.
Put the tomatoes, basil and garlic in a food processor and blitz until roughly chopped.
Add the pine nuts, parmesan and some oil and mix.
Add the rest of the oil and salt and pepper to taste.


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