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Sustainability of Middle East
Our hotels in the Middle East have embraced the commitment of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to become sustainable and socially responsible organisations that care for the environment and give back to local communities. Quality and reliability are fundamental in guiding the company towards sustainable business practices. Since the introduction of Green Globe certification for our Middle East Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties, energy and water have been saved, community assistance initiatives have been devised, new technology implemented and alternative energy sources pursued.
During 2012, our Middle East hotels recorded significant water savings and reductions of greenhouse gases. The benefits are roughly equivalent to saving one Olympic pool of water per week and saving enough energy to power a 200-room hotel for one and a half years. We continuously hold events that raise funds for worthy causes, facilitate and make donations to charities, while also supporting our local communities.
We invite you to watch the following video for more details about our Green Globe initiatives.
Below are some of the best practices implemented by our hotels and resorts.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Using solar energy
With sustainability as a priority, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is the first hotel in the Middle East to use solar-powered club cars for guest transportation within the resort. Fully charged solar cars operate up to seven hours with the energy provided by a solar cell roof. This is about three times longer than cars operating on a conventional rechargeable battery, as calculated over an operational period of one month. The Green Globe certified hotel was awarded the Green Globe Highest Achievement Award 2012 for the Middle East region and received an award in the category 'Best Sustainable Hotel for Jordan' by The Arabian Hotel Awards 2012.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
Reducing utility consumption
Focussing on three key areas to lower its environmental impact, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach keeps its eye on energy, water and waste. The hotel monitors its energy consumption on a daily basis and identifies potential areas for saving. It has introduced LED lighting, controls temperatures in various areas of the hotel and raises awareness among employees about saving measures. In 2011 and 2012, the hotel reduced around 200,000 KWH in electricity and 190,000 RTH in district cooling despite higher occupancy levels. In the same period, the hotel also saved enough water to fill three Olympic-sized swimming pools by optimising the hot water circulation efficiency. Waste recycling is also a priority for the hotel.
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai
Introducing Green Wrap Technology
Green Wrap Technology helps to reduce electricity consumption and an organisation's carbon footprint, as well as providing protection against sandstorms and additional shading. In its efforts to increase the reliability of the hotel's air cooling chillers, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai introduced Green Wrap Technology and tackled the challenging task of installing the steel framework and filtration. At the end of the project the hotel also achieved a 10 degree Celsius air temperature drop.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba
Using solar energy
Privileged to be in a destination that enjoys almost year-round sunshine, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba has taken advantage of Jordan's bountiful solar surplus by investing in solar panels a year after opening. The resort also addressed the challenge of water scarcity with its unique 'backwash process', which re-uses the water of the swimming pools and jacuzzis for irrigation. These efforts have resulted in the resort being recognised by Green Globe and Green Key as an environment-friendly organisation that implements sustainable practices in its daily operations.
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida'a Kuwait
Installing energy and water saving devices
In 2011, Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida'a Kuwait launched and completed several programmes in water and electricity conservation, waste reduction and energy efficiency. With its goal being the overall reduction of energy use and greenhouse emissions, the hotel commenced with its project of installing water saving devices and energy saving light bulbs throughout the property. This initiative helped the hotel to reduce its annual electricity consumption by 20% and water consumption by just over 10%.
Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
Raising awareness of sustainable tourism
Committed to sustainability, Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba has implemented several programmes to achieve Green Globe certification, Blue Flag certification, Green Key, HACCP and ISO 22000 certification. The hotel also hosted a World Tourism Day event with the theme of "Tourism and Sustainably Energy, Powering Sustainable Development" in order to remind countries of the importance of the industry's contribution to sustainable development. The resort's chief engineer Alaa Madanat presented the hotel's efforts and was also chosen by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation to be a main speaker at the next event.
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai
Recycling waste
A number of waste management activities including the recycling of paper, cartons and cans have been implemented by Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai. Since implementing a paper and carton recycling system in 2011, the hotel has collected an average of 1,860 kilogrammes per month, comprised of 92% carton and 2% paper. This is roughly equivalent to recycling 380 trees of around 20 years old every year. Furthermore, the hotel participates in the annual can collection campaign by the "Emirates Environmental Group", contributing 43 kilogrammes of cans in 2012.
Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah
Using eco-friendly cleaning products
The laundry and housekeeping departments at Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah use 100% eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products throughout the hotel. The property also reduced its energy consumption by 23% by installing a motion light system and changing to LED lighting. In addition, water consumption has been reduced through the installation of low-flow heads in all guestroom sinks. The hotel has also introduced organic dishes in its lunch and dinner buffets, while being HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) certified for safety in food production.
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Yanbu
Recycling waste
Paper, glass bottles and cans are being recycled at Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Yanbu as part of the resort's waste management activities. The hotel also invites its guests to participate in a voluntary environment protection programme by reusing their towels and bed linen. This project has been supported by guests and approximately 4,815 kilogrammes of linen are being reused per month, resulting in significant energy and water savings, as well as less chemical usage.
Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain
Reducing utility consumption
Dedicated targets to reduce energy and water consumption are in place at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain.
The hotel initiatives include minimising usage of the air cooling chillers during winter and installing motion sensor mixer taps in all the guestrooms and public area bathrooms to prevent water from being wasted. Additional to these efforts, is the hotel's decision to recycle the swimming pool backwash water and use it for landscaping and cleaning purposes.
Mövenpick Resort Al Nawras Jeddah
Receiving Green Globe certification
When it started preparations for Green Globe certification in November 2010, Mövenpick Resort Al Nawras Jeddah established an environmental policy, plan and complete staff training programme for dealing with different aspects of sustainability. Dedicating immense time and human resources with more than 24 weekly meetings, the hotel passed the 2011 Green Globe audit with the highest score in Saudi Arabia and placed third overall in the Middle East with 90%.
Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore
Harvesting rainwater
Already during the pre-opening of Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore, did the management consider sustainability and specifically water as a precious resource essential for the hotel's operation. The hotel installed a rainwater harvesting system and along with ground water bore wells, has not had to purchase water from external sources. Waste and utilised water are treated at the hotel sewage treatment plant, recycled and used for garden irrigation and the WC flushing system. The hotel is also in the process of buying green windmill energy for its future operation.
Mövenpick Resort Petra
Installing water saving devices
Petra has a long history of managing water supplies, starting with the ancient Nabataeans who created a progressive, artificial oasis in what was essentially a desert city. Mövenpick Resort Petra has followed in these footsteps by installing water saving devices in all guestroom showers as well as restrooms in public areas. The purpose of these devices is to decrease the water pressure, which in turn leads to a huge saving in water consumption without affecting guest enjoyment.
Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Donating to charity
Ramadan is one of the five pillars in Islam and sees all healthy Muslims fast for a period of one month each lunar year. Embracing the spirit of generosity during this holy month, Mövenpick Hotel Doha donated a share of its Iftar (meal during which the fast is broken) revenue to support the various charitable activities carried out by the Qatar Red Crescent Society. In line with its sustainability efforts and community support initiatives, the hotel pledged QR 10 from every Iftar cover to the Qatar Red Crescent Society, offering guests the chance to enjoy Iftar and do a good deed at the same time.
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
Feeding the less fortunate
Supporting the local community is something Mövenpick Hotel Beirut took to heart with a passionate and engaging event. The hotel organised a special day of giving at Les Restaurants du Coeur, during which the hotel chefs and team members had the pleasure of cooking and serving food to homeless and less fortunate elderly people.
Mövenpick Hotel Jeddah
Saving lives by donating blood
Blood can be a lifesaving measure for many patients, and the donation of blood remains a continuous issue for many health institutions because of the limited time it can be stored. To assist a local hospital that urgently needed blood units to save lives with, Mövenpick Hotel Jeddah organised a blood donation camp. The event received an overwhelming response from the hotel employees who were eager to participate in this noble cause.


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The Vikings are set to pick up another CFL player, and this is someone Minnesota fans are familiar with. TSN's Matthew Scianitti tweeted that former Gophers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence will sign on with the Vikings.
Lawrence joined the Gophers as a JUCO transfer in 2008, becoming defensive captain in 2009. He entered the draft in 2010 but went unselected, later signing as a UDFA with the St. Louis Rams.
That's when the bouncing around started. Lawrence was cut by the Rams, then got picked up by the Eagles. At the same time, he was also drafted by the Hartford Colonials of the UFL. The Eagles kept him on until final cuts, after which he joined the Colonials.
He played 8 games of the 2010 UFL season before joining the Bears' practice squad. In late 2010, he was signed to a futures deal by the Buccaneers and reported to camp with Tampa Bay in 2011. He was cut by Tampa and went back to the UFL, this time with the Las Vegas franchise.
After his stint with Vegas it was on to Canada. Lawrence played one year for Edmonton, then spent the 2013 season with Hamilton. Got all that? There will be a quiz later.
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Lawrence becomes the latest in a line of CFL players to be picked up by Minnesota as experiments. Manny Arceneaux and Solomon Elimimian each failed to make a dent in their short stints.
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Stacey Campfield, a Republican state senator in Tennessee, wrote a blog post comparing Obamacare to the Holocaust. Stacey Campfield says he stands by his comments.
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This video is super awkward ... Anthony Weiner was put on BLAST Friday by an ex-school teacher for his raunchy, sexting ways ... and it all happened while cameras rolled.
Weiner was visiting homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy, when he walked into a s**t storm himself ... in the form of Peg Brunda a retired teacher, who went off on him.
You gotta watch the heated exchange -- but to give you an idea just how PISSED Brunda is that Weiner refuses to drop out of the NYC mayoral race, she says, "Had I conducted myself in the manner in which you conducted yourself, my job would have been gone."
Then adds, "I don't quite understand how you would feel you would have the moral authority as the head administrator in this city to oversee employees when your standard of conduct is so much lower than the standard of conduct that's expected of us."
Weiner tries to fire back ... but Peg doesn't back down. Check it out.
He tried to make a run for it, and she blocked him *lol*. Too funny, hell yeah she had the right to question his behavior...she did not back down. Go on lady.
That woman has never experienced someone texting her and saying" i cant wait to feed you some sausage later"
The only person I can see financing Wieners campaign is the lesbo who's running against him. Anyone else would just be pissing their money away.
if his behaviors in the sexting didn't convince people not to vote for him, his reaction to this woman's question will. It's amazing how he tries to turn it around into a support issue when she's asking a viable, sensible question about how he could administer the city after his behavior. If elected, no one would EVER get a straight answer out of this guy. and his idea of being polite laughable.
She is only angry with Weiner because she is ugly and would never get sex texts from anyone.
This man has absolutely no shame point. We should have known that since it never stopped happening. He is probably taking Weiner Wanker pics right now.
This lady is 100% right. She would be fired for what Weiner did. If he gets elected and sits around sexting his wanker from Gracie mansion on government computers and on government time maybe taxpayers should sue for misuse of govt property. Maybe he could get a twitter page wanking with the Weiner. ha ha ha ha Show us your junk!
Creeper hot dog dude.....JUST GO AWAY!!
Ms Brunda needs to stop -.-
She used to go in on us for wearing wifebeaters in gym
Look forward to the Clinton Weirner speech tour...bring on the gimp.....
THIS ....is one weiner that should be publicly roasted!
Dude, seriously. Save what little is left of your dignity and disappear... forever...
Peg Brunda is the greatest. I saw her interviewed on CNN. She is intelligent and well-spoken. SHE should be running for Mayor.
Also, it is sickening that Weiner told her he would hire school administrators who sexted as he had.
This kid is obviously mental and lacks the restraint of most H.S. freshman. The worst thing is the disrespect that he heaps on his wife- How he wakes up with his testicles intact is one of life's many mysteries. People like this need the public tit so bad that they have lost all self-respect and have no shame.


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Best Sarasota Pizza... Dometrio's, El Greco, Valentino's or...?
- CapeCodGuy Oct 4, 2008 08:56 PM
These three names have come up in recent posts as "Pizza that will blow you away!" One major compalint when I lived in the area 28 years ago was the lack of decent pizza. Certainly then, there were none that you would consider outstanding. What do current locals think? We're visiting for a week soon. Thanks!
re: irwin
I've had pizza at the world famous Lombardi's in New York. Vanetinos is as good or better. They also have a fabulous menu of traditional Italian dishes, not Italian-American over-sauced dreck. Valentinos is at 4045 Clark in a little shopping strip just west of the railroad tracks. Best Italian in the area, IMHO as a chef.
re: KiltedCook
I'll have to check it out....
Thank you
re: thepizzacriticsrq
Probably the best Pizza in Sarasota is:
Il Panifico on Main St and also in Gulf Gate.....
Really truly the best, great selection, fast service, eat-in or take-out, and they have been doing it for a very long time.....
I just recently had a pie from Shaner's, on Clark somewhere between MacIntosh and Beneva (near the Harbor Freight store). Remarkable thin, crispy crust.
Shaners is standard midwest thin crust, Demetrios and El Greco are both decent greasy, garlicky greek pies, but the best pizza in Sarasota is without a doubt Panificio on Main Street. Order by the slice -- the extra blast in the oven the slices get is the best way to eat the super-thin semolina crust.
Having grown up on Pizza Hut pizza, I am not the best judge. However, my boyfriend who grew up in Hyannis, went to college in Boston and lived in NYC for several years has consistently complained about the lack of "decent" pizza in Sarasota. He agrees about Il Panificio on Main Street downtown, Definately the place to get a slice on the go. For more casual sit down fare, check out the individual pizzas at Caragiulos downtown on Palm Ave. Their crust is the perfect combo of crunchy and chewy. Great for two to share with a glass of wine or beer on the way to a movie. Out on Siesta Key, Siesta Smeag's has a really great reputation with the locals. Do yourself a favor though and stay far, far away from anything Solorazano Brothers. Even if they do make decent pizza, these guys are rude ugly people and have been known to verbally and at least once physically assault customers including spitting in someones face. Not nice people, and not worth spending your money on when there are so many other places to try.
re: ellimac13
Wow!! How do they stay in business? I have never been there, and certainly have no intention of ever going, after your comment. He sounds like the owner of Zaks Steak house!! A very ugly man!!
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Say, you seem to know about the restaurants in town. We live in Charleston, SC and are coming to Sarasota to visit my son. My husband used to work for the company that started Fred's on Osprey. It looks like Fred's closed and also that the one in Lakewood Ranch was bought by Tommy Klauber. Do you know if either of those restaurants are open again and if so what are the names? Do you know the phone numbers?
re: goodwordtoday
Libby's opened in the old Freds. We went there a few weeks after it opened, and they had a few kinks to work out, but overall it was very good, and we will go back. The menu is nice, because you have many choices, both price wise and quantity size. Phone number is 941-487-7300 Polo (not exact name, maybe Polo Club) opened up in the one at Lakewood ranch, but I have not been there so can't tell you anything about it. I also really like Mattisons 41 which is a lot like Libby's, but a bit larger and they have nice music, a great bar, and the food is very much the same. I also like Deja Vu, which is in Gulf Gate. Very small and chef owned, with good food. Phone 941-926-2994.
I hope this helps, just let me know if you need anymore information!
re: Mother of four
Mother of four---you are right on........
Libby's (formally Fred's) is very good, but need to work on a few kinks.
Have not been to Mattisons 41, but just love DejaVu, as well as:
Euphenia Haye for duck
Bijou for rack of lamb
Demetrio's for pizza
Beach Bistro -everything is excellent
Cafe E"urope for potato crusted Grouper and Dover Sole
Tommy Bahama's for Ribs
Hyde Park for a good steak
Flemings for a wonderful double Pork Chop
Simon's for lunch
El Greco for the best gyro and greek salad
Cork for a great Hamburger
Yoders for really great food like your grandmother's and the deserts are the best
Hickory Hollow for the pulled pork
Citrus for the lunch salads
Divino for the best italian in Sarasota
I could go on and on, but I listed the best Sarasota has to offer.
re: irwin
I keep forgetting about The Cork. We went there last year and had a wonderful meal. Just haven't been back. We went upstairs, but I guess the downstairs is a bit more casual! Although Sarasota is pretty casual everywhere! Maybe because it's a trip for us that we haven't been back, as, we are on the south side of Sarasota!
re: oldvines
Bijou Café has changed their executive chef. Whether or not anyone believes it WAS the best restaurant in Sarasota -- and I sure don't -- it's a new restaurant now.
re: Longboat
I sure agree with you concerning the Bijou Café. We have not been there since the changing of Chefs, but in my opinion they defiantly needed a change. The prices were high and the food very old, if you know what I mean. Nothing innovative about it. We also went there with six other people, I had told them that we had two birthdays when I made the reservation, but when they presented us with dessert menus I whispererd to the server that we had two birthdays. Her reply was "all they will do is put a candle on a dessert if you order one". It did not leave a very good impression on any of us! I don't think that any of us have been back since.
re: Mother of four
I haven't been to the "new" Bijou Café yet, either. The chef is from Canvas Café and he's considered to be innovative. When he took the job at Bijou, he announced that the cuisine would change to some extent while the "classics" would be kept on the menu. Previously, I got caught in the mystique of going to Bijou prior to the opera across the street. That said, a few months back I got tickets too late for a Bijou reservation and so booked instead at Selva Grill. When you think about it, Selva is much better and it's only a 2 minute walk. Also, Bijou is jammed opera nights while Selva gets a later crowed and is fairly empty at 5:30 – 6:00 PM.
re: Longboat
Love the Selva Grill.. I remember when it was a little hole in the wall in a strip mall at Clark and Swift! Their food is wonderful! . Canvas Cafe had it's ups and downs. The first time we went we had a fantastic meal, could hardly wait to return. Unfortunately the return was no where near the first meal. Sort of lost interest after that.
re: Mother of four
Mother of four:
ate at Duvals Friday night. Ceci was out with a bad back. They now offer early birds from 4:30 to 6:00 so when we arrived at 7:30 the place started to empty out. When the early birds all left, only two tables were occupied including ours. Food was just OK.... Service was good, but the waitress talked way too much. They only had 3-varities of fish left, so that was very limited. I had the chicken and it was good. Wife had a fish that was tasteless, and so did the other couple. Calamari was excellent as well as the salads. Little surprised that on Friday evening 8pm -- it was empty.
(Owner) Wes said they need to do some advertising. I hope they can bring it back as I love the food, but the atmosphere in this new place is just OK..
re: irwin
Sorry to hear that. We had a very good experience and so did the friends we went with, who have returned at least two times. Maybe they should do away with the early birds!!
I feel this time of the year the restaurants are fairly empty due to holiday parties and such. They have done no advertising so I'm surprised that anyone is there.
Had a horrendous experience at Bijou Cafe Thur. night. They are definitly living on their reputation! Went with my golf group of eight woman. Their food was OK, mine was horrible, Veal Scallopini that was like shoe leather, but the worst was when the person that was clearing the table decided to throw the uneaten roll that was on a bread plate to the middle of the table to land in the bread basket, then the next throw was the container that held the butter! Totally unreal. From a restaurant that has entrees from $28 upward. Plus the only starch offered on any of the entrees was mashed potatoes... honestly that was it. My bill for horrible was $64! Never again.
re: Mother of four
Mother of four:
Wow-poor help can ruin the experience. I thought Bijou got a new chef that I heard was great. My wife does not like that restaurant because it needs a rehab. I heard great remarks about a new italian restaurant on 41 south across Mattisons 41 called "Puccini"s.
Need to give it a try....
Stay in touch, Irwin
7275 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
re: irwin
I totally agree with your wife.
Went to Puccini's in May, before we went back north. It was OK, best part was you could bring your own wine and no corkage fees, haven't returned since we have been back. Must get back to Lans, as we had a wonderful meal there, also Derick's.
Really wishing for a good Chinese restaurant, but I guess that's not going to happen.
We really should meet! Carole
re: Mother of four
just heard about a chinese restaurant on Cortez down by Cody's. Will chek it out and report back to you. We also love Lans.
re: hibeta
My only experience with Panificio pizza on Main: burnt. I've been going to Napoli's in Siesta Key Village for almost twenty years. Demetrios is a good place too.
Mattison 41 on 41!! Wonderful! Sit at the bar, share a caesar salad, a glass of wine and Pizza!! Thin, crisp crust, wonderful!!! Plus, you get some good music too!!
The best pizza I've found in Sarasota is Honeycrust at the run down shopping center at the corner of 17th Street and Lockwood Ridge Road.
But this is a loaded, cheese-heavy pizza and does not fit some people's preference for a super crisp crust and lighter topping arrangement.
I agree with the posters above about Il Panificio on Main Street, and this pizza fits the requirements listed above, but the amount of toppings is so light that I sometimes think that I am just eating a flavored, crispy crust. Still, good pizza!
I also think well of the El Greco pizza on Main Street, which falls about halfway between Honeycrust and Il Panificio on the loading question.
re: gfr1111
Someone posted on this thread in April of 2012 and I ran across it. It wanted to update this entry. Sadly, Honeycrust sold its store around 2009 and is no longer in business.
This is my first post. I had to comment when I read the previous posts. As a transplanted New Yorker I will tell you that before Valentinos opened - there was no good pizza in Sarasota. I see Rico's didn't make your list - a lot of people rave about their pizza. It's gross. Ditto for all the other places mentioned. Atmosphere at Demetrios's is cute - owners always bring us out extra stuff to "taste", but don't eat the pizza. Our friends in St. Pete come down once a month to eat at Valentino's - its really good. They make you wait for it though. And, the staff is a bit surly especially to people with kids. Try the calamari pizza, or the mexican pizza. They're all good though.
re: easily amused
I agree with that Pontillios is great
Filippo's Pizzeria -
6392 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL - (941) 360-8065
This place is my favorite - LOVE the thin crust.
I haven't noticed if they offer a pan/thick crust. If not, I'm not sure where to go. Any suggestions for a good thick crust pie near the Lakewood Ranch area?
re: dvoncannon
Am I the only one who loves Patellini's? I have eaten at their downtown Main Street location, but I LOVE their take-out from the little dive on Whitfield Ave. It's got the thin NY style crust, but gets a little sloppy with a lot of toppings. I love it that way, tho' - my favorite pizza I have ever eaten!
re: gypsyrose
This is always good for pizza. Has been for more years than I can count. Didn't know they had a second location. Will try it for sure. Don't like a sloppy pizza when everything slides off with the first bite....too much watery sauce and toppings.
Believe it or not, the best pizza in Sarasota is on St. Armands Circle! Stop it....I see you laughing, but it's true. There's a terrific new Italian joint called Venezia, with a wood burning pizza oven, home made pasta, and a couple of outdoor tables. Individual pizzas are very good (not Star Tavern good for the Jersey folks). Definitely worth a try in a fun location that is not normally known for its food.
I have eaten in virtually every restaurant in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The most accurate way to describe the pizza, deli, Chinese, French and Italian food available?
GARBAGE! Having previously lived in NYC/Las Vegas/LA/Boca Raton, the only local restaurant that might survive in more competitive locales is the Beach Bistro.
re: retiredmd
sorry, but you are living in the dark ages....
Sounds like you hate Florida !!
re: irwin
Unfortunately, you are correct. With regard to the local "culinary arts", I am living in the "Dark Ages". I will repeat: The local fare is inconsistent garbage. And, please, Michelin Stars should not be mentioned in context with any local restaurant. I speak from experience having eaten in more than 30 Michelin 2 and 3 star restaurants in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland during gastronomy tours.
When you declared Divino's to be "the best Italian", I had to laugh. Clearly, you have never eaten REAL Italian food. Perhaps, you still believe Saddam held hidden WMDs?
Divino Restaurant
1766 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
re: retiredmd
dark ages...in the land of S L O W.....you are responding to a thread thats nearly 2 years old...wake up and smell the roses
re: o.lynne
Sometimes they just get reborn!! Nothing wrong with that.
re: retiredmd
retired, Sounds like you would be better served if you lived in Europe, vs. "Gastronomy tours" but, short of that , for the least expensive trip to Bologna you will ever take, try Bologna Cafe, S. Tamiami. Claudio & Barbara, recent transplants from Emilia Romagna, prepare and serve food and affetati that rivals A.F. Tamburini; all of Claudio's Salumi and Cheeses are direct imports from Italy, as he was in the Salumi/Formaggio distribution business in Italy.
re: retiredmd
We are definitely not anywhere near the Michelin range, and most of the restaurants here are very mediocre, but every once in a while a good one does pop up. Most of the small ones that used to be very good tried to get larger and that was the end of them. Have you tried Lans? It is quite decent.
I do resent the prices these restaurants are charging for the very mediocre food they serve, but it's amazing what people will pay for and not complain.
re: Mother of four
I think pricing has to do, somewhat , in that the Sarasota area is a destination for vacationers
re: ospreycove
Maybe so, but spending anywhere from $80 to $100 a couple I do not appreciate food that is mediocre. If the tourists will stand for it they are really doing everyone a disservice. We seem to be going out for a good burger at Geckos, pizza at the bar area at Madison's or Sushi, more and more. Not happy with it, but that's the way it is. The sad part is restaurants that we used to enjoy we no longer go to.
re: Mother of four
mother, here is my short list of good food value places
Pho Cali, Viet Pho, and other dishes
Il Panificio, mentioned on this thread previously
Jose's cuban, real homemade Cuban dishes, Cortez rd.
Gold Dynasty, H.K. style Chinese N. Tamiami
Southside Deli Hillview, Good breakfast and lunch
Patrick's, Main St. hamburgers only!! Other dishes not great.
Hickory Hollow, a bit of a drive, Ellenton, 301, but very good BBQ, etc.
The Cafe atNew Pass Bait Shop, City Island, at bridge. unbeatable view, good b'fast sandwiches, burgers.
Star Fish, now that the "Winter People" are leaving it is returning to controlled chaos! lol.. dinners, at sunset great, outside seating only, rain=closed
Southside Deli
1825 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Pho Cali
1578 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Il Panificio
1703 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
re: ospreycove
Nancy's for BBQ just opened in the Burns Ct area. Haven't heard anything about it, but might be worth a try.
Went to Veg in Gulf gate after reading all the good reviews...the most tasteless bland food I have ever had.
Duvals, which we used to love, has really turned us off. They seem to be out of everything when we arrive a 7PM, their service is too good, meaning they need to give dinners space as they seem to be constantly on top of you, and the quality is not like it used to be.
Carrabba's Mussels are wonderful, just sit at one of the bar areas.
Did have a good meal at Libby's.
Spanish Point has new owners, so I heard, but it is a mob scene at the moment. Will try it when everyone leaves. Someone said it was the same owners of Casey Key Fish House, which I also like but not in season, but I don't know if that is true of not.
Patrick's will be closing soon. Supposed to reopen but who knows. Geckos has great burgers, not $5 but it beats going downtown.
7620 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey, FL 34229
re: Mother of four
where is Spanish Point ?
re: Mother of four
re: Mother of four
The only thing that is going for it is it's on the water. I don't have a clue what it's like, but I wouldn't go for the food! We used to go after golf for lunch but it was certainly nothing to write home about, just nice to be on the water. Do let me know what you think if you do get there.
re: irwin
had lunch at Spanish Pointe today.....
Great atmosphere, food just OK, service was great, but I hated the bendable plastic silverware and cardboard serving dish...
Casey Key puts this joint to shame.... They are not the same owners.....
Pointe Cafe
5100 W Lemon St Ste 108, Tampa, FL 33609
re: irwin
Good to know. I heard from a friend last night, that the food was pretty bad. Too bad, as I guess you only go there for the view and maybe shrimp to peel!!
But you do remember when Casey Key did have the plastic silverware, and of course they still have plastic wine glasses and dishes!! But, the food is good!
re: Mother of four
I guess the plastic silverware was before my time, but they still have the plastic wine glasses and dishes, but as you say, the food, service, variety, and staff is great......
re: irwin
I took my DDIL to lunch there today. It was really horrible, only fried fish, nothing grilled. We waited forever for our food, plus had to sit there inhaling smoke as I guess it's OK to smoke there; smart thing would have been to have just gotten up and continued on to Fish House. Will defiantly not return, too bad as the setting is so nice. New owners name of Pasquale!
Plus, no shrimp to peel!!
re: retiredmd
I don't entirely disagree with you on much of what you say although the area is better than you give it credit. I lived and worked in Paris – didn't need gastronomy tours to dine well – and my wife went to La Varenne (look it up if you need to) – so I think we are able to assess French cooking. You say: Michelin Stars should not be mentioned in context with any local restaurant. Au contraire! Maison Blanche was located in Paris, had a Michelin star and the family (including chef) moved here. Maison Blanche continues to be one star (Paris) quality.
Maison Blanche
2605 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
re: retiredmd
That's odd, I have lived in all those places with the exception of Boca, and I would beg to differ. While we may not have the quantity of eateries you find in these cities, we have plenty that rate comparably, as well as a few gems that could easily prosper in those cities.
re: retiredmd
I don't know about the pizza, deli or Chinese (rarely don't eat that stuff) but I have to agree on the Italian being pretty much garbage (with the exception of the Bologna Cafe). On the French: Maison Blanche is excellent, and the owners had a Michelin starred restaurant of the same name in Paris. Beach Bistro and Selva Grill would be very successful anywhere.
On Sarasota/Manatee restaurants in general: many are very good but lack the superficial glitz that you may see elsewhere (I've lived in NYC, SF and Paris), particularly the glitz of Boca, Vegas and LA where you've lived.
A girl from Long Island recommended D'Americo's Pizza to me. It is located on Highway 64, which will take you into Bradenton, if you stay on it. The pizzeria is west of I-75 about a quarter mile on the south side of the road, It sharres a building with a Dunkin' Donnuts/Baskin Robbins combo and is easy to miss. This is outstanding pizza--very New York in its approach and very different from Honey Crust, which I recommended above.
re: alpha16
We enjoy Bellacino's (Honore and University Parkway) for pizza......fresh ingredients and the best italian sausage.....please note that the pizza is difficult to classify (it's not thin Chicago style, it's not New York - it's Bellacino's).
BTW - the grinders at Bellacino's are fabulous especially the Chicago Steak and Stromboli,
Did I mention that bottled beer is $1???? Try it......you'll like it. Ask for Joe.
re: stefania
I vote for only the two !!!
Demetrio's on 41 South...............
El Greco on Main St....................
These guys been at it for a very long time. Its working, its paying, and its good!
The others are all trying to achieve, but have not made it....... Irwin
El Greco Cafe
1592 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
re: irwin
Have you tried the pizza at Mattison 41? If you like it thin and crisp plus a bit different the Bianca is wonderful. We go there on Sundays, before 7PM, sit at the high tops at the bar order a small pizza share a Caesar salad and have a nice 1/2 price glass of wine or two. Plus we get to listen to a guy play the piano! What more can you ask for!!
7275 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
re: Mother of four
Sounds great..
Will give it a try....
re: SaltyRaisins
The new Il Panificio in gulfgate is just as good as their Main Street loc, but the ambiance is waaaay better. It is a true pizzeria with plenty of tables and pasta, sandwiches and their 20" pizzas, also still available by the slice. Espresso bar beer and wine.
To see the new place click on link below.
Main Street Bar
335 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830
Il Panificio
1703 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
re: ospreycove
I love Panificio. The owner is an "off-the-boat" Italian man who lived in NJ for years before moving down here. I adore their sausage and pepperoni slices.
I also like Soprano's on SR 70 in between I-75 and Lakewood Ranch Blvd. The pies are better than the individual slices, but the garlic knots are to die for. They melt in your mouth, and you don't even need the marinara if you don't want it.
1703 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Riccos in Gulfgate has very good thin crust pizza. The tomato sauce has a little kick to it which is very tasty. This pizza gets my vote.
My favorite pizza is in Bradenton. Michelangelo's at LWR Blvd and SR 70 is great, probably my favorite. Verona's at SR 70 and 33 St E is a very close second. They serve different style pies, so really they are both my favorites, depending on what kind of mood I'm in. Michelangelo's has very thin crust. Verona's is a more substantial pizza. They both know how to throw a pie and use great cheese. Verona's meatball is to die!
We had a very good pizza the other night at Panificio - Gulf Gate. Chewy, thin crust with good sauce and cheese.
1703 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Hi CapeCodGuy,
I just joined this site and I am looking forward to really enjoying it, and benefitting from it.
Ironically, I live in Sarasota and lived in Chatham for four years and wish I still lived in Chatham.
The food is so much better on the Cape and all of you are making me so wanting to be back there right now as I have fond memories of most of these restaurants you are naming. I hope to get up there this summer.
Il Panifico in Gulf Gate? Worst experience at a restaurant EVER. Traci - the owner or owners wife is absolutely the rudest person I have ever met. I ordered 3 slices of pizza to go, an Italian sub and a slice of Napoleon... They let my pizza slices sit on the counter for 5 min after leaving the oven. The entire time Traci was on the phone talking over the slices and putting her hair over them while I waited at the register watching in disbelief. Then a worker took a Napoleon from the display and shoved it into a paper bag - not a pastry box. The bag was almost ready to break because it was so wet from the pastry. When I told Traci if I could get it in a box and that I did not want the pizza after seeing it sit out (I did not mention anything about her talking over it to not embarrass her) that had been sitting out and she flew into an absolute RAGE and said it was a mistake and "don't you make mistakes!?!". I told her I couldn't believe she was yelling and treating me like this when they are the ones that made the mistakes. She said she didn't care and I didn't like it "tough". I paid for the sub, Napoleon (now placed in the proper container) and drinks and told her that she lost a very good customer tonight. Then while I walked out she started clapping and singing and taunting me with around 10 customers in the restaurant. I never experienced anything like that in my life. Can you imagine, if they openly treat customers like this (now I know I am not the only one from the reviews) how careful do you think they treat the food they serve you? No way will I ever go back there. I am writing this review in the hopes that it save someone else from experiencing what I went through tonight, I wouldn't want anyone to go through something like that. I tried contacting the sister restaurant downtown and that is when I realized she was the owner and that my complaints were going to be useless. I have never taken the time to write a review before, this experience moved me so much I just had to say something. I will never forget this terrible experience.
re: Sunnydown
Wow, this is a tough act to follow. I enjoyed Il Panifico on Main St. last month enough to chirp about it now. I'm a spoiled pizza brat from New Haven. Il Panifico was good, and I didn't have any drama.
re: Veggo
The Main Street location has great pizza by the slice.. I only had a bad experience with the Gulf Gate location. Whenever my family and myself go out to eat, I can handle slow wait times, food cold, etc., but seriously - she applauded me out the door singing insults. I did not know she was the owner's wife until I contacted Main Street to talk with the owner about his employee's behavior. Even the person on the phone (Main Street location) told me she is always like that and explained she can act like that because she is the owner's wife. It's a shame, because we love good pizza and good Italian food. I only continued to purchase the Napoleon, sub and drink for my daughter - or I would have put everything back. I have lived here since '96 - I've had bad food and bad service at some places I frequent, and still will give the server a gratuity - etc. We love Sarasota and the different variety of restaurants. But never will I go back there.
re: Sunnydown
sorry to hear of your experience but do not give up the ship...
Travel to Main St location and you will find the same good quality but much better trained help.....
re: Sunnydown
Sunny- I know the feeling and I will not patronize the gulf gate location.
By the way I went to my old favorite pizza joint in Sarasota Filippo's not too long ago. I was disappointed. Their crisp crust was now soggy and their slightly sweet sauce wasn't the same. Probably won't return there. Very disappointed.
I must say Michaelangelo's on state road 70 has produced some pretty good consistent pizza for quite some time.
re: lovespinach
Thank you for letting me now about Michelangelo's. I will absolutely try it. I just want good consistent pizza!
Have you every tried Red Elephant Pizza and Grill on University Parkway? Curious to know what their pizza is like...
Thanks again for your help!
re: Sunnydown
For a couple of bucks more; sit at the bar at Mediterreneo,(Main St.and rt. 301, Sarasota) and get a true Wood Oven Pizza, made by a Pizzaiola, who is proud of his craft, probably one of the best pizzas around. they have an individual pizza that is more than enough for two along with a nice cold Birra Moretti. No slices though........
re: ospreycove
Now that sounds delicious! I will try it (with a Birra Moretti). :)
Wow, I am surprised no one has mentioned the one TRUE pizza place..Goodfellows on Clark.
They. make authentic southern Italian pizza in a wood burning oven with true Italian, quality ingredients. Crispy, thin crust-reminds me of Rome pizza in every way.
And, they serve "housemade" wine that's just like Papa makes in Naples.. and make your own salad dressing using an assortment of aged Balsamic and infused olive oils. The Best in SRQ
I've just had the best crispy thin crust pizza that I've had in about 10 years at Shaner's downtown. God, it was awesome. My wife is not all that fond of thin crust pizza but she was fighting me for the last piece. If you prefer thin crust pizza, run, don't walk to Shaner's. BTW, I think the Clark location has closed.
That's terrible you were treated that way, Sunnydown. I wouldn't set foot in the place again if that happened to me. If you want a good sub go across the street to Piccolo.
Still looking for the perfect pizza place in SRQ. Will try Goodfella's and Valentino's when we go back after the holidays, have heard good things about them. Was going to try il Panificio but not now.
re: easily amused
Agree - and I like the by-the-slice feature that offers nice varieties of fresh pies, hottened up when you order them. Usually 2 slices is plenty.
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- European EconFin Council Meeting Cancelled Officials tell Brussels Blog the so-called 'Ecofin' council meeting is now likely off, and in a letter to Jean-Claude Juncker, the Luxembourg prime minister who chairs the group of 17 eurozone finance ministers, Rostowski makes it appear the cancellation is due to a failure to agree on outstanding issues. [Via: The Daily Crux] [Editor's Note: Wasn't there supposed to be a solution to Europe's debt crisis two years ago? For today, it looks like we're at yet another impasse. Tomorrow we should have it all figured out though.]
- Banks Clash With Lawmakers on Greek Rescue Banks are pushing back against European leaders on the size of losses they are ready to accept on Greek bonds as officials struggle to rescue the debt-laden country while avoiding a default. [Via: Bloomberg]
[Editor's note: Greece? So the austerity and the previous bailout deals and billions in capital infusions didn't work? And now, God forbid, the banks will have to take losses of 60% on their investments? Don't worry, there is certainly a plan in the works, or at least, there's a plan to get together about putting together a plan.]
- U.S. Taking $1T From China While Aiding Country, Too? China is one of the biggest economies in the world and grew at more than 9 percent over the last year. It also has loaned more than $1 trillion to the U.S. to fund its deficit-spending.But at the same time, the U.S. sends foreign aid to China, which lawmakers of all stripes say is just plain nuts. [Via: Fox News] [Editor's note: It's a bizarro world, but nuts is the new normal. Wait, did they just say we borrowed $1 trillion? Pocket change for the HOTUS (Helicopter of the United States) piloted by Ben Bernanke.]
- France says EU Summit Failure Could Tip the European Continent into Unknown Territory "We are living in crucial times. If the summit is a failure, this could tip the European continent into unknown territory," the sources from the ruling UMP party quoted the prime minister as saying during the meeting. His remarks came as Europe's leaders scrambled Tuesday to convince banks to take massive losses on Greece's debt, and shield Italy from falling victim to the crisis, on the eve of a decisive summit. [Via: MSN] [Editor's note: Fear mongers...."crucial times" ..."unknown territory"..."massive losses".... these doomers will never quit. LOL.]
- U.S. Stocks Fall on Data Stocks extended losses after consumer confidence unexpectedly slumped in October to the lowest level since March 2009, when the U.S. economy was in a recession, as Americans' outlooks for employment and incomes soured. Separate data showed that home prices in 20 U.S. cities dropped more than forecast in August, highlighting one of the obstacles facing the economic recovery in its third year….U.S. stocks fell, halting a three-day rally, as United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) and 3M Co. (MMM) slumped after reporting results…
[Via: Bloomberg] [Editor's Note: UPS, 3M, Netlflix, et. al. have issues with earnings... Europe is in trouble...consumer confidence dropped... home prices are falling year over year... and stocks are dropping why? This doesn't make sense... None at all.]
- Gold Rallies to Daily High On Fresh Safe-Haven Demand Comex gold futures have rallied to their daily highs on fresh safe-haven buying interest following news that a Euro zone finance ministers meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. However, reports said the general EU summit meeting for Wednesday is still on. [Via: Kitco] [Editor's Note: Why would people be buying gold if it isn't backed by anything?!?!?!]
We have this funny feeling that something's not right.
Maybe it's the 24 hours news cycle. But, even that just proves that the system is in such disorder right now that no one really knows what is happening or what we can expect.
Uncertainty, confusion, volatility, disorder and incompetence pervade the economic, financial, political and social systems of the world. This has been the case since 2008 with nothing but platitudes and conjecture jerry-rigging it together.
This will not end well (see here, and here, and here).
Reprinted from SHTF Plan.
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When performance matters, it's common to feel amped up—your heart beats faster, for example. How you interpret these physical sensations can change how you feel emotionally, including your overall mindset, and ultimately make a difference in how you perform. Recent research into performance anxiety over tasks such as singing, public speaking, and math gives us some insights about performance anxiety in general.
It's normal to interpret some physical signs as performance anxiety. When you feel amped up, it may be difficult—or even impossible—to simply "decide" to feel calmer, because it isn't consistent with what is happening in your body. And trying to pretend you're calm can actually make you feel more anxious. But because your body has some of the same reactions—increased heart rate, "butterflies," etc.—when you're excited, you can actually feel excitement and anxiety at the same time by simply saying "I'm excited!" or deciding to feel excited. This doesn't make the anxiety go away, but adding a layer of excitement over it can be valuable to how you think and ultimately perform..
Excitement feels good and puts your mind on a different track. When you're excited, it's easier to become aware of opportunities instead of potential threats. And this "opportunity mindset" leads to better performance.
So when you feel anxious about performing on the PRT, with marksmanship, or for any other task, remember that it's normal. Convince yourself to feel excited. Allow yourself to see the opportunities. And in turn, enjoy better performance.
Mindfulness can help you feel better equipped to handle difficult emotions. It's a process geared to help you tune into emotional experiences rather than try to escape from them. People can feel overcome by depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, or other mental health problems, which, ironically, can be exacerbated by trying to forget the cause. For example, a Warfighter afflicted with PTSD often relives difficult events through dreams, flashbacks, or unwanted memories, because he/she desperately wants to avoid experiencing those events. To illustrate this idea, right now, try NOT to think of weapons. You probably thought about them that much more.
Practicing mindfulness mediation means focusing on whatever you are experiencing in the present moment. It can be a structured meditation activity, but because mindfulness is about being present, you can purposefully engage in mindfulness anytime, anywhere. A common meditative approach is to focus on a physical experience such as your breathing, noticing where your attention wanders, and gently guiding it back to your breath; it allows you to experience sadness, anger, fear, and other unpleasant emotions, letting them pass without clinging to the idea of making them go away."
If you have ever "white-knuckled" your way through an amusement park ride (or ridden in a car with a driver you didn't trust), you may remember thinking, "When will this be over? Please let it be over…" This shows that focusing on how long something lasts can make it feel like an eternity. By engaging in mindfulness, you will feel less threatened by certain emotions, and you will be less likely to engage in problematic forms of escape (such as drinking, drugs, or simply spacing out).
When people experience difficult emotions, they often cope by engaging the language center of the brain, using words internally to wrestle with the experience. But when people have difficulty re-evaluating why they feel the way they do, this leads to a circular internal debate (such as "I shouldn't feel this way, but I do, but I shouldn't…"), which can be pointless and can actually cause more distress. Emotions can be dealt with not just through words but also by tapping into their physical elements (noticing how you feel in your body). When people engage in regular mindfulness practice, the parts of their brains tuned into physical sensations are activated while they experience hard emotions. And people who regularly have this part of their brain activated tend to be more emotionally steady.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to escape unwanted emotions. And more problems will probably pop up as you try to escape. But if you're willing to face hard emotions, letting them come and go like waves on a beach, then mindfulness practice can help you have a different experience. Tune in to HPRC for more mindfulness resources, and take advantage of the fact that mindfulness is everywhere now, whether part of your martial arts or yoga class or filling the self-help shelves of your local bookstore. Become more mindful, and you can feel better equipped to handle tough emotions; your mind and body will engage them more productively.
Last week we focused on being a gratitude-seeker this holiday season. This week's tip is to focus on the positive. Optimistic Warfighters who "see the glass half-full" are less impacted by warzone stress, experience fewer mental health issues, and exhibit better health and resilience overall. The Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) defines optimism as "a set of beliefs that helps to focus your attention and behavior on the opportunities and possibilities of life." Everyone falls victim to negative or "the grass is greener" thinking at times, but negative thoughts create more negative thoughts. Learn to stay realistically positive. Optimistic thoughts are contagious too, so you'll be passing on positivity! The Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness program calls focusing on the positive a "hunt for the good stuff."
You can learn optimism in a variety of ways, such as focusing on what's positive and possible, taking advantage of opportunities that arise, and developing realistic expectations about outcomes. DCoE has specific suggestions on how to accomplish realistic optimism. And for more Mind Tactics to promote resilience, check out HPRC's Mental Resilience section.
Happy Thanksgiving! In HPRC's series on "Keeping the Happy in the Holidays," this week we focus on being a gratitude-seeker. Gratitude is a state of mind that that can be hard to foster in our busy lives, particularly during the holidays. This holiday season set some time aside for gratitude.
The Defense Centers of Excellence suggests some tips for cultivating this skill, including:
• Spend two minutes a day thinking about what you are grateful for,
• Write five things daily in a gratitude journal
• Look for things to be grateful for in your everyday life.
For more ideas on fostering happiness, check out HPRC's section on Mental Resilience.
HPRC's series on staying happy over the holidays started last week (read the first BLUF here). This week, try experimenting with your expectations in order to sail through the holidays with a smile.
If you have visions of the holidays being a certain way—with lots of fun, togetherness, love, joy, and no discord—you may feel disappointed when the reality turns out to be something else. It's natural to feel this way, but take stock of how your expectations perhaps contributed to your disappointment. Try experimenting with different ways of looking at things. For example, think about what's behind your holiday expectations. Is it really a happier holiday when you spend more money? Can the entire holidays be filled with fun? Can you get along with everyone all the time? Are your expectations realistic?
Afterdeployment.org describes how to foster realistic thinking and have a clearer lens to the world by focusing on what is probable instead of wasting time thinking about things that are unlikely. In other words, focus on what you can control, not what you can't. This can be particularly helpful for your relationships.
For more ideas on enhancing your relationships, check out HPRC's Relationship Enhancement section and, for other mind tactics, Mental Resilience section.
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but for many the expectations around the season leave them feeling depressed, lacking in motivation, feeling family friction more acutely, and on top of all of that, vulnerable to overeating. Now's the time to shift your thinking to stay happy this holiday season. Check back every week as we present tips on how you can do this for yourself.
Tip #1: Shift your thinking to decrease stress
Realistically, it's unlikely you can make holiday stress just go away, but you can change your response to that stress. Noticing your thoughts and emotional reactions can empower you to experience different, less-charged reactions, resulting in more positive thoughts and actions. Learn about the common thinking traps that you can get stuck in and how to reframe them. Noticing and then shifting your thinking can have a big impact on what you feel—try it out and see for yourself.
For more ideas, check out HPRC's section on Mental Resilience.
You've heard the expression about being able to dish it out, but not being able to take it. Is there some truth to that? Being on the receiving end of criticism can be a tough spot for many of us—whether at work or with your friends or family—and for some, can even provoke anger. If you think that avoiding or denying criticism, making excuses for yourself, or fighting back is the best way to handle it, take note of how many times those tactics have made the situation worse instead. The next time you feel criticized, try this: Listen to what is being said, ask for details, agree with your critic's right to his or her opinion, and use the criticism as a learning opportunity. If you need time to think about what's being said or to calm down, try saying "Let me think about it" to get some breathing space.
Many of us have the habit of focusing on the negative stuff in life and expecting the worst outcome. This tendency can be compounded by military training that teaches you how to assess risks and plan for the worst outcome. If this way of thinking crosses over to your personal life, you're shortchanging yourself. What are you taking for granted? Look around—recognize and appreciate the little things in your day. Focus on appreciation and gratitude. Try breaking your habit of fixating on the negative for just one day—instead, spend it acknowledging and appreciating the ordinary good things in your life.
- When you wake up in the morning, stop and take a moment to think about something good that you'd like to happen in your day.
- If you're in a relationship, take a few minutes to really appreciate your significant other.
- If you're deployed, reflect on how your buddies support one another when times get tough.
- Before eating lunch, take a moment to be grateful for something that keeps you going each day—maybe it's as simple as the first cup of coffee in the morning, an easy commute, or your buddy's positive attitude.
- At dinner, spend a moment thinking about your loved ones. Have you told them lately something you appreciate about them?
- Finally, before you go to sleep, acknowledge something about yourself you're proud of.
Start again tomorrow, reflecting back to today—did acknowledging the magic of the "everyday" help you have a better day?
For more information on mental strategies, visit HPRC's Mind Tactics domain.
You may have heard how deep breathing can help you relax and focus, but have you tried it yet? It's a great strategy for helping your mind and body relax, but maybe you don't know how to do it. You can learn how—and keep reminders handy—with this downloadable card that HPRC created recently for the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign. Try it out.
HPRC shows you how to perform three basic breathing exercises in the HPRC Breathing Exercises for Optimized Performance video. Three basic techniques are covered:
- Deep Breathing. Use this method whenever you need to release tension and relax. This is a very effective strategy to de-stress quickly.
- Alternate Nostril Breathing can help stimulate both sides of your brain, which encourages optimal cognitive performance. So if you are feeling mentally fatigued, try this technique.
- Breath of Fire. Commonly used in some yoga practices, fast-paced breathing encourages increased brain activity and can confer feelings of energy in mind and body. Also known as "bellows breath, this is a powerful method to be used carefully according to instructions.
Using any of these strategies in the right situation can provide you with the edge you need to reach optimal performance. Instructions for these techniques are also available in an annotated transcript of the video.


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A few months ago I launched a Facebook Network Page for readers of this blog. It was largely a public service, so readers could recognize and avoid one another in social situations.
Anyway, fast-forward to yesterday, when some innocent reader became the 2,000th person who was willing to admit to following this blog.
This is pretty exciting stuff, considering that when I started the page I had trouble getting ten people to confirm they knew me and that this was really my blog.
It is loyal readers like you who have earned Oddly Enough more pageviews this year than any other Reuters blog, and we have like three dozen really good ones.
To celebrate this milestone, please share this blog with friends, or if you'd rather, with people you don't like very much. My numbers go up either way.
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If you haven't visited the Facebook page it's worth a look. You don't get much out of it, but then it IS free, isn't it? You can comment on this blog, you can rate it, and as I already mentioned, you can spot 2,000 people you'll want to avoid.
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I'm sure the "serious" bloggers are real proud that you are #1.
How will you spend your gigantic bonus?
Thanks. Well, first there will be a new Lexus…
I think the goldfish bra would be quite convenient for a number of reasons. (1) Extra water in case you find yourself parched; (2) Extra food (goldfish) in case you find yourself famished; (3) The water, I'm sure, has a certain coolness to it, so as to keep the breasts from sweating; (4) You can know for sure whether a man first looks at your face or your breasts by his greeting, "Hey nice goldfish!" would not be appropriate.
With all the dreary news, thank god someone is fortifying the nation's sense of humor. And where does one find Kramer's stunning outfit?
At any pet supply store, SLC….
I'll definitely share your link with all my friends…and then avoid them for the rest of my life, per your advice!
Nice outfit! I had no idea that Dali had a love child with Alexander McQueen.
I've already linked your blog from mine, which is why only three people actually read my entries. They're either genuinely interested in thoughts, or they're heavily medicated.
I do it for the money. Which, buy the way, you are behind again this month.
Since you sent this announcement, the Oddly Enough e-mails from reuters.com have landed in my junk mail folder. What's up with that?
Congratulations! You deserve your success!
Does she have crabs, too?
(I'm so proud to be a part of your success, Bob. Congratulations.)
Congratulations, and thanks for being an awesome user of NetworkedBlogs.
Many thanks to all of you for your visits, comments, humor and support. I'm hoping this is only the beginning. I also hope all of you can make it to our awesome celebration, to be held on an undisclosed tropical island tomorrow in the South Pacific. Don't be offended – if I knew where it was myself, I'd tell you.
I would join the facebook group, but then my employer would know that I lose productivity on FB and Reuters.
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We were very impressed with the high quality of the attendees and speakers at this year's NAPAC conference. It was such an exciting opportunity to meet with current, previous, and we hope – future clients. Several of our clients were early birds and started at 7am. We want to congratulate Joe Stokes from Eland Energy who won the Del Frisco's $100 gift card doorprize. As the market continues to tighten for top talent, we want to be your first call when you have a need to fill a temporary, consulting, or direct hire position; and, when you need assistance in making your next career move.
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Very nice well maintained TT park. Large spacious flat sites. Shady with lots of trees. Wi-Fi is super here. Best of all the TT parks I've stayed at. TV is a problem if you don't have a satellite dish. If you have trouble getting any stations, rotate your antenna 180 degrees and re-scan. Putting the mast on the opposite side of the trailer helped, but still only can get one major station. Got 14 other public TV stations. All in all though, it's not a deal breaker. Nice views if you want river front, or lake front. Huge Olympic size pool for summer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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We stayed here as a member of C2C. We felt uncomfortable here. There are mostly permanents and most of the trailers are rundown. We only saw a few traveling type RVs in the park. There were security forces patrolling (which is good). However, one of them mentioned to us that there has been a lot of theft by residents. The hookups are not good. The electric and water are on the passenger side way to the front of the lot; the sewer is on the driver way to the back. We just did not have enough extensions on the sewer to connect to that. We have no idea what the planners of the park had in mind when they designed this park. The streets are not paved and there is lots of dust. There is a nice large picnic table. The security guard said they have the second largest pool in the county and we verify that it was huge. We booked this park so we could explore the Assateague/Chincoteague area. We hope to be gone all day so we won't have to look at the dismal surroundings. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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We camped here using Coast to Coast. Sites were back-in and they need some work to trim away branches. They don't look like they have been worked on. You have to work to get level. It was quiet and the staff is very friendly. It is a membership park and most spots are seasonal. Nice short drive to Chincoteague. Not a destination spot but it's ok for a night or two. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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This is a private campground, not open to the public, but it is available to Coast to Coast members (hence the $8/night rate). There are over 2,000 deeded lots, and 10 sites for C2C members. Sites are very large back-in sites, but only six of the sites have full hookups. There are hundreds of full-time and seasonal residents. It is heavily wooded, but the C2C sites all have clear shots at satellites. We were there in November, so I don't know what it's like when all the seasonal residents are there. While we were there, it was quiet and very pleasant. There is a "general store" on site that has basic groceries, somewhat more than you generally find in campground stores. There is no garbage collection facility in the campground, so everybody has to schlepp their garbage to a couple of huge containers outside the gate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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