30 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
Recommended: Archtek Toothpaste Tablets
Back in May I published a post about Archtek Toothpaste Tablets. Today I finally took the opportunity to try out the product. They're very convenient to use. Just pop one tablet into your mouth, chew and begin brushing. After a few seconds the crumbs of the tablets began to stick to my teeth at which moment I began using a toothbrush. The product will foam as you brush. It does feel different from brushing with regular toothpaste but it still does the trick. After brushing my teeth, gums and tongue my mouth felt clean.
Because the product is not a liquid or gel, you don't have to include it in your quart-size plastic bag at security at U.S. airports. Just remember to pack a toothbrush as well. The product is unlikely to replace regular toothpaste for regular brushing but it's perfect for those long or overnight flights and long layovers.
For more information visit archtekinc.com. The item can be purchased from Archtek or from Magellan's Travel Supplies at $12.95 for 60 tablets. It's also available on amazon.com through other sellers.
Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas
One of my favorite collections of Christmas songs this year and likely for many years to come is Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas. The CD mainly features the actors who played the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway, Las Vegas, the US National Tour, London and Australia productions performing holiday songs in the style of the Four Seasons.
The whole CD is a package of fun to past the time during the season. Among my favorites is "A King is Born" featuring Jarrod Spector (Broadway), "Angels from the Realms of Glory"featuring Bobby Fox (Australia) and "Santa Medley: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town/Here Comes Santa Claus/I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" featuring John Lloyd Young (Broadway). Ryan Molloy (London), Rick Faugno (Las Vegas), Joseph Leo Bwarie (National Tour) and Travis Cloer (Las Vegas) are also featured in singing such holiday classics as:
"Joy To The World/O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
"Winter Wonderland"
"Little Drummer Boy"
"O Holy Night/Rise Up Shepherd"
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
"Jingle Bell Rock"
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
"White Christmas"
"I'll Be Home For Christmas"
"Silver Bells/Silent Night"
"Do You Hear What I Hear"
"Breath of Heaven/We Three Kings"
"Carol of The Bells/Angels We Have Heard On High"
"Auld Lang Syne"
Pick up a CD or digital copy. It will light up your holidays.
It should be noted that the CD version available from Target stores exclusively includes two bonus songs: "What Child Is This" and "The Merry Christmas Medley"by the original Four Seasons.
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies: A Delicious Way to Say Aloha
When visiting Kona and looking for some yummy gifts for family and friends (or something for yourself), be sure to stop by Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies. Situated at Kaloko Industrial Park between the Kona International Airport and downtown Kona on the Big Island, the small shop will entice you with their sweet and tasty array of freshly baked cookies.
I picked up a dozen and a-half gift box that contained a mix of cookies last week during a business trip to Kona. If you can't get to the store, visit their online store. All orders are shipped 2-day express to the U.S. mainland.
Choose among these delectable favorites starting from bags at $13.80 to two-dozen gift boxes at $37:
Macadamia Nut Shortbread
Chocolate Chip Mac Nut
White Chocolate Mac Nut
Coconut Shortbread
Chocolate Dipped Mac Nut
They also sell 100% Kona Coffee ($17-$150) and Macadamia Nut Brittle ($7-$25).
By the way box I bought didn't last the weekend.
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies is open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Visit konacookies.com for more information.
Movies To Travel By: "Letters to Juliet" (2010)
A sweet, wistful romantic comedy, "Letters to Juliet" stars Amanda Seyfried (“Mamma Mia”) as Sophie, a fact checker for the New Yorker, on a pre-engagement vacation with her fiancée (Gael Garcia Bernal). She stumbles upon the courtyard of William Shakespeare’s Juliet and learns of the Secretaries of Juliet who answers the letters pinned to the courtyard walls by visitors who have been forsaken by love.
She stumbles upon a letter written 50 years ago by Claire (Vanessa Redgrave) and with the blessing of the secretaries answers the letter. Claire with her grandson (Christopher Egan) in tow returns to Italy in search of her lost love. With Sophie, the three embark on a journey all beautifully photographed through bountiful picture postcard settings in Verona and the Tuscan countryside.
Vanessa Redgrave, Amanda Seyfried, Christopher Egan |
Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Egan |
Amanda Seyfried at the Juliet wall constructed for the film. (film images: Summit Entertainment) |
In the DVD extras, we learn that after Hollywood popularized the legend of Romeo and Juliet (starting with the 1936 version Oscar nominated for best picture directed by George Cukor), an enterprising museum director thought he would help visitors to Verona meet their expectations. He remodeled Juliet’s house which was a rundown tavern. He constructed a balcony out of 14th century sarcophagi and recovered a gothic portal and rose window so that the house would resemble a medieval building.
Amanda Seyfried and Christopher Egan |
Though the secretaries in the film work above the Trattoria Lettere a Giulietta, this restaurant is a complete fictional place. The secretaries do exist today however. Called The Juliet Club, the volunteers of the association promote the legend of Romeo and Juliet and reply to thousands offering advice and support.
The film is based on the book "Letters to Juliet: Celebrating Shakespeare's Greatest Heroine, the Magical City of Verona, and the Power of Love by Lisa Friedman and Ceil Friedman which tells of these letters and the volunteers who have been writing responses for over seven decades.
Spoiler Alert if you do not care to know if Claire does or does not find her Lorenzo: Ebert points out an irony in the casting of Lorenzo for the film. Played by Franco Nero, he and Redgrave starred in the movie musical “Camelot” in 1967 as Guenevere and Lancelot. From his review: “So you see, when Vanessa marries Franco 40 years after falling in love with him, and they are playing characters who meet after 50 years, and this all has to do with Juliet’s balcony – reader, what am I to do? I am helpless before such forces.”
The DVD / Blu-ray extras include:
- "The Making of Letters to Juliet: In Italia"
- "A Courtyard in Verona"
- Audio Commentary with Director Gary Winick and Amanda Seyfried
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
Throngs of tourist visit Juliet's house and balcony in Verona (image: Dave-F/flickr) |
Juliet statue in Verona. Touch her right breast for good luck (image: ShakeFrog/flickr) |
The real Juliet wall in Verona (image: ShuBoPhotography/flickr) |
"Letters to Juliet" book with tie-in movie cover. |
'The Mousetrap': 60 Years in London's West End
Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' at St. Martin's Theatre, London (image: Snapperz/flickr) |
Seen by 10 million people and running over 23,000 performance, the play is currently presented at St. Martin's Theatre. Marked by its brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner, the whodunit has become of the greatest pieces of theatrical history. It's title as long run champion in London was attained on 1958.
During the record-breaking run, almost 300 actors and actresses have appeared in the play, 86 miles of shirts have been ironed and over 320 tons of ice cream sold at the show. The set had to be replaced in 2000 but it still has the same design as the original and the task completed over a weekend without the loss of a single performance.
Performance on 'The Mousetrap' set. |
Another interesting fact about 'The Mousetrap': Agatha Christie gave the rights to her grandson Matthew Prichard as a birthday present and she stipulated that only one version could be performed outside of the West End annually.
Visit the-mousetrap.co.uk for more information.
26 Mayıs 2012 Cumartesi
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies: A Delicious Way to Say Aloha
When visiting Kona and looking for some yummy gifts for family and friends (or something for yourself), be sure to stop by Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies. Situated at Kaloko Industrial Park between the Kona International Airport and downtown Kona on the Big Island, the small shop will entice you with their sweet and tasty array of freshly baked cookies.
I picked up a dozen and a-half gift box that contained a mix of cookies last week during a business trip to Kona. If you can't get to the store, visit their online store. All orders are shipped 2-day express to the U.S. mainland.
Choose among these delectable favorites starting from bags at $13.80 to two-dozen gift boxes at $37:
Macadamia Nut Shortbread
Chocolate Chip Mac Nut
White Chocolate Mac Nut
Coconut Shortbread
Chocolate Dipped Mac Nut
They also sell 100% Kona Coffee ($17-$150) and Macadamia Nut Brittle ($7-$25).
By the way box I bought didn't last the weekend.
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies is open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Visit konacookies.com for more information.
Scraper Mitt...
We made these mitts for all the men in our lives and some ladies too. They are a great quick gift. The knit up fast and make for a practical gift.My children helped me by knittings these gifts up. Both, Victoria, 18, and Ben, 17, put a lot of effort into helping me out this year and it made these gifts very special to those who received them.
Fluffy Cuddly Scarf...
This makes a delightful fluffy scarf with an elegant drape. I made it a little more special by adding in a shimmering black thread to give it a touch of sparkle to compliment my sister’s sparkling personality. It turned out nicely and knitted up much quicker than I imagined. You do have to remember to keep your stitches tight as you knit or the cables will have unsightly gaps.Project info
Slouchy Socks…like we used to wear in the 80's
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Josh's Birthday Scarf and Hat...
Josh picked out the yarn himself when he took me to Vogue Knitting Live! After looking through every booth of yarn, he decided on a Robin Turner Gourmet Yarns in Llama and Silk. It is a buttery soft yarn that slides easily on the needles and creates well define stitches. I enjoyed working with this yarn very much and would like to use it for another project. I especially like the slight sheen it gives when knitted up.
The Finished Product! |
23 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
Capitol Steps - Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center - discount code
A Capitol Steps discount password is available below: Everybody with this discount information will have an opportunity to purchase event tickets all while avoiding the full price. You don't want to miss Capitol Steps's event in Washington do you? Tickets will sell out for sure when people discover this discount - you can order your tickets while they are cheap AND before they are all gone!
Here is what we know about the Capitol Steps event:
Capitol Steps
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Fri, May 25, 2012 07:30 PM - Sat, Jul 28, 2012 07:30 PM
2 For 1 Tickets Special Offer
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Start: Tue, 05/22/12 03:00 AM EDT
End: Fri, 05/25/12 03:00 AM EDT
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Queen Extravaganza's show in Detroit, MI - discount code
We have the Queen Extravaganza discount code! Everybody with this discount code will have a fantastic opportunity to order great seats all while saving money. Now is the time to aquire your tickets - while they are on sale and before they sell out! Order your tickets as quickly as you can to see Queen Extravaganza in Detroit.
Queen Extravaganza performance info:
Queen Extravaganza
Fox Theatre Detroit
Detroit, MI
Thu, May 31, 2012 07:30 PM
discount on $30 tickets
You can use the following discount voucher codes and information to get tickets:
- OPERA
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Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg - Rodin - Sony Centre For The Performing Arts - discount code
The Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg - Rodin discount password everyone has been searching for is available now! For a very limited time you can order great tickets - at the same time pocketing the savings!!! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to see Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg - Rodin's event in Toronto whils saving a few bucks!
Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg - Rodin performance details:
Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg - Rodin
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
Toronto, ON
Thu, May 23, 2013 07:30 PM
20% off tickets
You can use the following discount codes and information to order your tickets:
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NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship in Foxborough, MA - discount code
The NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship discount voucher code has just been posted! During the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship discount you will have the opportunity to order sweet seats while getting a discount!!! If you don't purchase your tickets to NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship's event in Foxborough, MA while the discount is in place, you might not be able to buy them before they sell-out.
NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship event information:
NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA
Sat, May 26, 2012
Me + 3 Promotional Offer
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Start: Wed, 05/23/12 10:00 AM EDT
End: Fri, 05/25/12 10:00 PM EDT
You can use this discount codes and information to order your tickets:
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes's show in Nashville, TN - discount code
The Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes discount password has been published: While this limited time discount offer exists, you'll have the chance to order Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes musical tickets and save a few bucks. You might not get another chance to see Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes's musical in Nashville, especially at this fantasticprice!!
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes musical information:
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes
Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 - Sun, Jun 24, 2012 04:30 PM
2 For 1 Tickets Special Offer
Get two tickets for the price of one!
Start: Wed, 05/23/12 10:00 AM CDT
End: Tue, 05/29/12 11:59 PM CDT
You can use this discount coupon codes and information to buy tickets:
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Here's a Tip: If show tickets are not available , keep trying! Livenation might say there are no tickets available, but if you keep trying for half an hour, or even an hour you might be surprised at what becomes available!
17 Mayıs 2012 Perşembe
London During the Holidays
The London Eye (photo: PhilHammond/flickr) |
An unusual sight on the escalator on the London Underground. (photo: tijo/flickr) |
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies: A Delicious Way to Say Aloha
When visiting Kona and looking for some yummy gifts for family and friends (or something for yourself), be sure to stop by Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies. Situated at Kaloko Industrial Park between the Kona International Airport and downtown Kona on the Big Island, the small shop will entice you with their sweet and tasty array of freshly baked cookies.
I picked up a dozen and a-half gift box that contained a mix of cookies last week during a business trip to Kona. If you can't get to the store, visit their online store. All orders are shipped 2-day express to the U.S. mainland.
Choose among these delectable favorites starting from bags at $13.80 to two-dozen gift boxes at $37:
Macadamia Nut Shortbread
Chocolate Chip Mac Nut
White Chocolate Mac Nut
Coconut Shortbread
Chocolate Dipped Mac Nut
They also sell 100% Kona Coffee ($17-$150) and Macadamia Nut Brittle ($7-$25).
By the way box I bought didn't last the weekend.
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies is open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Visit konacookies.com for more information.
A Return to Big Island Candies
Big Island Candies, the high-end cookie and candy shop in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, is always a definite stop when I'm there on business. This time I picked up a box of dark and white dipped coconut shortbread ($12, 9.5 oz). On a previous trip last month a couple boxes of milk chocolate covered macadamia nuts in favor boxes ($33 for 24 boxes). With the touch of a gold ribbon and a little note, they were perfect to give away during the holidays.
Visit their online store or call for catalog. A shop to keep in mind for holiday shopping next year.
See my previous post about their store in downtown Hilo by clicking HERE.
Visit bigislandcandies.com for more information. The gift shop at their factory located at 585 Hinano Street in Hilo, Hawaii (conveniently near Hilo International Airport) is open daily 8:30am-5:30pm. Toll-Free 1-800-935-5510 (US & Canada); 1-808-935-8890 (Outside the U.S.).
Cheap Flights: Look for Airline Dead Zones
(photo: ChrisPederick/flickr) |
He recommends figuring out when everyone wants to fly, and then travel in the opposite season. Summer is popular therefore winter is a dead zone. But he cautions that peak holiday periods don't count.
Dead zones include:
- First two weeks of November.
- First two weeks of December.
- The month of January, beginning January 3rd.
- Most of February, excluding Valentine's Day weekend and the Super Bowl.
- Late August through September, excluding Labor Day holiday.
As a rule, Seaney indicates that the best dead zone travel prices occur in the 'dead of winter'.
The best times to shop for dead zone deals is at least three weeks before travel since sales for these periods require a 21-day advance purchase. The exception to the winter dead zone rule are to popular ski resort destinations and to places where people are seeking to escape the cold. So rule out Hawaii and the Caribbean.
Dead zones disappear during these periods:
- Summer from mid-June through late August.
- Spring Break - varies from mid-February to mid-April.
- Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday travel periods.
Click HERE to read the full article.
Wicked Tickets for the GershwinTheatre in New York City 11/2009 through 12/2010
"If I could pick where I had to die, It would be at a performance of Wicked. If I could pick the last words that I heard, It would be the last note of the song "Defying Gravity." This show is utterly amazing!"
"Wicked is a musical that does best what musicals are supposed to do: transport the audience beyond the world they know."
Looking for sold out Wicked tickets? You can buy great seats, even in the front row, for Wicked in Philadelphia from 1/6/2010 through 1/24/2010 at the Academy of Music, by clicking here.
13 Mayıs 2012 Pazar
Hollywood Reporter - Shakira to Sign $30 Million Deal With Live Nation, Sony
Shakira to Sign $30 Million Deal With Live Nation, Sony
Shakira is taking cues from Madonna and Jay-Z: she'll forgo standard music-industry convention and issue her records through Live Nation and her former label, Sony,
According to THR sources, the mega-concert promoter is nearing a projected $30 million-deal with Sony to release Shakira's next three albums, thereby giving Live Nation a cut of the profits from sponsorships, merchandising and music recordings. The companies will divide the sales, with Sony as distributor.
The New York Post first reported the news Monday morning.
VIDEO: Shakira Dances, Bathes in 'Addicted to You'
In 2008, Shakira left Sony's Epic label to sign a 10-year deal with Live Nation, numbered at between $70 million and $100 million.
Last December, Live Nation's chief executive, Michael Rapino, brokered an estimated $30 million deal with Universal Music Group to record and distribute Madonna's new album, MDNA.
Shakira, the multi-platinum songstress behind such hits as "Hips Don't Lie," released her latest music video for the single "Addicted to You" last week; in April, she took home four trophies at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami. Among the honors were Song Artist of the Year, Female; Albums Artist of the Year, Female; Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; and Social Artist of the Year.
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Slouchy Socks…like we used to wear in the 80's
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