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HourlyMore than 30 hrs/week
Intermediate LevelI am looking for a mix of experience and value
MiAtomo is an an iPhone fitness application, and we are growing its functionalities to have a web front end with different user profiles.
The project has three phases.
The first phase (this job post -1&1/2 months approx- ) will be a simple web application on top of the current backend (Java Spring MVC). The web application will do content management for the information that is seen on the iPhone App.
There will be a front end developer supporting the HTML, CSS and javascript part of the web application. Communication will be done through JIRA
Project Management will be donde through JIRA tasks.
Code versioning will be done using git on a bitbucket repository.
If we find the right fit in this first phase we will invite the person to be part of the next phases of the project.
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How far would you go for a bath? A Turkish bath, that is. If you're John Travolta, the answer is pretty far. The Hollywood A-lister flew all the way to Istanbul for the opportunity of a shvitz in the Galatasaray Hamam, the city's oldest Turkish bath, dating from 1481.
He was spotted propping up the reception desk at the Four Seasons Sultanahmet, where, coincidentally, I was brunching with girlfriends in the beautifully manicured courtyard gardens. "John," I said, "sit down. Take the weight off. Come and join us for this fantastic brunch (only 99 Turkish lira per person, about £40, worth every penny)." Did he take any notice...? Not really, it has to be admitted.
Still, I had other things to think about. For the credit crunch aware, travelling outside the euro zone is now really the only way to get that elusive "I have scored a bargain" feeling. So there are few better places to go than Istanbul, perfect for a long weekend.
It fulfils the essential "girlfriends on a break" criteria; not too far away (just over three hours' flying time), English widely spoken, terrific and accessible sights to give you that veneer of caring about culture, a civilised city, and yes, extraordinary shopping.
Every traveller to Istanbul knows about the Grand Bazaar, with its hundreds of shops and sharp-eyed, multi-lingual (and multi-currency) shopkeepers. For many people the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays) is frankly overwhelming. Though the lanes are signposted and nominally the bazaar is split up into different areas (leather, antiques, jewellery, pashminas), in practice many of the shops appear to meld into one giant Woolworths-of-blessed-memory.
An ideal shopping companion, we found, was the cardboard concertina that is the Luxe Guide to Istanbul. Close consultation led us down some promising alleyways and steered us away from sharp practice. Many of the recommendations are right on the money, such as starting your assault on the Grand Bazaar with a soothing pit-stop at the Fes Cafe, an Istanbul institution, or its advice on the House Cafe ("deeply lovely, Soho-style, relaxed and homely atmos-kaff"). Luxe is also extremely useful for drawing your attention away from dull shopping malls (Istanbul boasts several mega-malls, each more cavernous and bland than the next) and instead to chic areas such as Nişantaşi, the hub of which is the four-floor Beymen department store, a place which makes Harvey Nicks look like the aforesaid Woolies. Each floor sussurates with designer labels and prices designed to give you a nose-bleed — but you can't deny the pleasure of looking.
Sprinkled up and down Abdi Ipekçi Street in the heart of this district are various outposts of the Jewish-owned Vakko clothing and accessories empire: Vakko men's, Vakko women's, Vakko shoes, bags… you get the picture.
Istanbul is home to three major football teams, Besiktas, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce, all of which appeared to be playing on a daily basis during my visit. Football mania and a general Ottoman impatience is a lethal combination which gives rise to the worst traffic jams I have ever seen in my life. Add to that the occasional closure of one of the two great bridges which connect the two parts of the city over the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara, and you are looking at traffic meltdown.
Turkish taxi-drivers need watching closely: they are nippy and seemingly fearless, weaving their yellow cabs in and out, but — particularly if you are staying somewhere nice — watch that they put the meter on or they are liable to hike up the fare. If you're planning to see the sights, start early and try to get the concierge or receptionist at your hotel to agree a price with the driver.
By far the most unusual sight in the city is the Basilica Cistern, first laid out in the year 532, during the rule of Justinian, to supply water to the city. It is a truly extraordinary structure and a miracle of Byzantine engineering: 336 columns, each 26 foot high, hold up the roof of the cistern, while just discernible in the gloom from the walkways are hundreds of fish, great and small. The Cistern makes a change from many of the other, well-trodden tourist sites: just wear something you don't mind getting wet, as the roof is drippy, and wear non-slip shoes.
Just behind the Grand Bazaar you'll find the Arasta Bazaar, a long dreamy street lined with slightly unusually stocked shops, a bit different from the normal tourist tat. I read on the plane of one of the shops which specialises in unbelievably silly hats, made of felt and often looking as though they had escaped from the Teletubbies' costume department. It turns out that Ottoman-era Turks were proud of their silly hats, many of which feature strange spouts or peculiar fringes. They are, it has to be said, the antithesis of sophisticated, but you might find a fun present for any children in your life.
Much cooler is Iznik, with exquisite tiles and ceramics which are the work of master craftsmen and women — very desirable but very expensive. However, with two shops in the Arasta Bazaar and a four-floor gallery around the corner from the Four Seasons Sultanahmet hotel, Iznik is well used to tourists — and they ship.
Next door to the Iznik gallery is Ugur, whose cards proclaim it to be a leather and jewellery store but which is, in fact, a dedicated leather warehouse. A much more pleasant experience than buying in the Grand Bazaar, the staff will make you what you want, to measure, and they, too, will post your purchase directly to you at home.
If you've shopped till you drop during the day, you will definitely want somewhere cool to stay. Our base was the luxurious and beautiful new Four Seasons at the Bosphorus, in the Besiktas district (about 15 minutes drive from the main tourist areas). The 166-room hotel was once a 19th-century Ottoman palace, known as Atik Pasha. Though there are two new wings, the elegance of the original building remains, particularly the sweeping driveway to the entrance.
With its sprawling riverside location and infinity pool (open April to October), it could not be more different from its sister hotel in the old city, Sultanahmet, yet it remains distinctively Four Seasons: understated luxury and fantastic service.
Our elegant, spacious room, facing on to the city gardens, had huge beds with the best pillows I have ever slept on and a giant ensuite bathroom with a seriously powerful walk-in shower.
The hotel also has a gorgeous spa, featuring a traditional hammam alongside spa treatments. Spreadeagled on a tiled platform while a tiny but powerful masseuse smoothed, pummelled and chucked water over me, I felt appropriately pampered.
Aqua, the hotel's main restaurant, offers a vast array of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes, including a terrific vegetarian and fish selection. In summer, the pool bar and grill offers barbecued fish cooked outside; and the lobby bar, inside the main palace building, provides every delicious drink you've ever heard of and many that you haven't. You may never want to go out.
Travel facts
The Four Seasons at the Bosphorus (00800 6488 6488; www.fourseasons.com/bosphorus) offers double rooms from ¤300 (£271) per night. Guests at sister property, the Four Seasons Sultanahmet can use the pool at the Bosphorus hotel free of charge. British Airways (www.ba.com; 0844 4930 787) has flights to Istanbul from £132 return; Easyjet (www.easyjet.com) has flights to Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport (about 90 minutes' drive from the city centre) from £32.99 one way in February. Luxe Guide to Istanbul, £4.99
Jewish Istanbul
● Jews from the Iberian peninsula and Italy fled to the Ottoman Empire, many settling in Constantinople, Istanbul's historic name
● Around 17,000 Jews live in Istanbul today. The city has 18 functioning synagogues, the oldest, Ahrida built in the 15th century. The largest synagogue is Neve Shalom
●Today's community is mainly based in Karaköy which has a Jewish Primary school and a Jewish Museum. Jewish heritage tours offered by: www. toursistanbul.com/jewishheritagetour

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The Religious Right, the IRS, and Electioneering by Churches
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has an update. Pastordan has a discussion of a silly conservative pastor in Wisconsin -- who took out a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal inviting the IRS to investigate him.
Meanwhile, the IRS sent out a letter late last year warning churches about not straying over the line, and providing lots of useful info on how to play by the rules.
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded section 501(c)(3) organizations, including charities and churches that federal law prohibits them from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates.
This is a perennial issue that is perennially poorly understood by most, even ordinarily well-informed people. Here are some key points from the
The Prohibition on Political Campaign Intervention
Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. The prohibition applies to all campaigns including campaigns at the federal, state and local level. Violation of this prohibition may result in denial or revocation of tax-exempt status and the imposition of certain excise taxes. Those section 501(c)(3) organizations that are private foundations are subject to additional restrictions that are not described in this fact sheet.
What is Political Campaign Intervention?
Political campaign intervention includes any and all activities that favor or oppose one or more candidates for public office. The prohibition extends beyond candidate endorsements. Contributions to political campaign funds or public statements of position (verbal or written) made by or on behalf of an organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate for public office clearly violate the prohibition on political campaign intervention.
Voter Education, Voter Registration and Get Out the Vote Drives
Section 501(c)(3) organizations are permitted to conduct certain voter education activities (including the presentation of public forums and the publication of voter education guides) if they are carried out in a non-partisan manner. In addition, section 501(c)(3) organizations may encourage people to participate in the electoral process through voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, conducted in a non-partisan manner. On the other hand, voter education or registration activities conducted in a biased manner that favors (or opposes) one or more candidates is prohibited.
How heavy a hand the IRS should bring to these matters is also a perennial question. But the religious right has gotten a pretty free ride for a long time, but he IRS seems to be making an extra effort to ensure that the law is fairly and uniformly enforced.
The key for most people is to understand that the IRS does not launch independent investigations. The agency responds to specific complaints filed by citizens and watchdog groups. Americans United for Separation of Church and State has long been the leader on these issues. More recently, CREW and Catholics for a Free Choice, among others, have been active as well.
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I can die happy knowing I rode BDF's bicycle, and penis
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Billy owes me $80 for that keg of PBR, but he's been avoiding me for weeks because he's a BDF.
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"Oh my god I can't remember anything from BDF!"
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welcome, it's great to hear that you are both doing well;-)
Hi! I visited this website on a friend's recommendation, bought the book and have been (mostly) following the guidelines for four weeks now. I have an 11-year-old child with hyperinsulinemia, and was so thrilled that this condition is addressed in Mark's book. We've both been feeling great since starting, and for the first time on any diet, ever, she has lost weight. Looking forward to reading more in here. Anyone else with hyperinsulinemia following this lifestyle? I'd love to hear any success stories., tips, etc.
welcome, it's great to hear that you are both doing well;-)
Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you! ~Tommy Smothers
Great to meet you Healthymama!!
You might post in the Nutrition section about the hyperinsulinemia....will get more exposure and maybe more feedback there!
Glad to hear things are going well for both of you!


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As a company who desires to achieve satisfaction in taste, quality, and service, you will find that AARON'S CATERING more than meets your expectations and exceeds them.
AARON'S CATERING is a catering company with a strong history of providing excellent food service. We are proud of our reputation for putting the customer first in every area of our operations and feel that this attitude is one of the most important contributors to our success and to satisfying the needs of our customers.
We are always looking for a new and better way to improve our business relationships. With our continued success and hard work, our vision has become a reality!
Our vision is to deliver the best catering experience in any circumstance on all major platforms which we compete in.
We strive to develop a superior catering production for our clients through quality, innovative culinary presentations, leadership and close long lasting partnership relationships.
We at AARON'S CATERING deeply believe in this vision and promise to remain faithful to the following principles:
Our Core Values Include:
Safety – Safety serves as a barometer of our company's overall success and is a specific measure of our operating excellence
Trust – Trust is the mutual respect for and confidence in people. Trust recognizes the importance of individuals and appreciates their diverse opinions. Trust compels us to share information and encourage new ideas. It requires an open, honest, forthright manner.
Respect - Clients have since the beginning shaped AARON'S features and spread the word to the uninitiated. Thanks to this interaction, AARON'S exists today, both as an organization and as a catering leader. AARON'S will never forget that its main focus is the client.
Confidence – Self-confident people take initiative, handle the unexpected, stand behind their convictions and support the efforts of others. They take bold, innovative, creative actions, capitalize on opportunities, make sound decisions quickly, and mobilize the best resources for rapid action.
Teamwork – Teamwork is personal involvement and collaboration in a team environment. It includes setting a common goal in support of business objectives, making an individual commitment to the team's success and recognizing the success of the team.
Good Employment - employees are our most valuable resource. The company will interact with its employees in the same way as it strives to interact with its customers: following the highest ethical standards and respect of individuality.
Accountability – Being accountable means every employee assumes ownership and responsibility for his or her own work, regardless of the job they perform. Being accountable means making decisions and holding oneself responsible for the consequences of those choices.
Social Responsibility - We will only thrive in an environment where every care is taken to act as a responsible caterer. We will strive to always act as a pillar of social responsibility in everything it does. We promise to always endeavor to adhere to the aforementioned principles. Will continue evolving into what it strives to be: Simply the Best Catering Experience.
Doing What's Right – Doing what's right is being honest, ethical, and having personal and professional integrity. It means consistently treating all people fairly, delivering on promises, and taking personal responsibility for your actions.
Quality – Quality is the primary determinant of customer satisfaction and loyalty, and it requires employees to continuously provide internal and external customers with the right product or service...done right...the first time. In today's increasingly competitive business environment, better quality translates into better value for our customers and, subsequently, better value for their customers-and this is the very essence of competitive differentiation.


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The Soloist
It seemed like the sort of project to explode with praise and critical acclaim -- Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx in the story of a talented homeless musician who once went to Julliard. The reality, however, didn't live up to expectation. In her review, Jette Kernion said: "the overall film isn't compelling, and the plot falls into the easy traps of traditional melodrama." Still ... Rent it. Also on Blu-ray.
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One of the classic cases of reviewer v. audience. The story of a psycho Beyonce didn't charm the critical eye, and Scott even said: "Obsessed feels a lot like a refugee from the Lifetime Network that just happened to have a budget." Nevertheless, it exploded. I say Skip It ... but I have a feeling that won't matter. Also on Blu-ray.
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a href="http://www.moviefone.com/movie/labor-pains/35055/main">Labor Pains
Lindsay Lohan plays an office assistant who wants to shmooze her boss and save her job, so she lies about being pregnant thinking that they can't fire her while she's with child (a fun fact she learned from Law and Order). She manages to not only save her job, but also get promoted -- all the while faking a pregnancy about to do her in. Yeah. Skip it. Also on Blu-ray.
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Mutant Chronicles
A steampunk tale of a future where humans battle mutants who want to annihilate the human race. But Thomas Janes, Ron Perlman, and even John Malkovich can't save this flick. At the very least, one would expect camp value, but as William Goss said in his review: "It's a murky film, in terms of both plot (overcooked) and visuals (underlit), proudly artificial and yet burdened with a severe pulp deficiency." Skip it. Also on Blu-ray.
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Also out: Race to Witch Mountain, Fragments, Wolfhound, The Chaos Experiment, Delgo, Trapped, August, Alien Uprising
Out tomorrow, on the fifth, is Steven Soderbergh's epic Che -- The Argentine and Guerilla. In 257 minutes, Benicio Del Toro embodies the iconic figure of Che Guevara -- from working with Fidel Castro to overthrow Fulgencio Batista to his execution in Bolivia. In his review from Cannes, James Rocchi said a number of good things, culminating with: "Bold, beautiful, bleak and brilliant, Che's not just the story of a revolutionary; in many ways, it's a revolution in and of itself." Buy it.
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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
Based on Michael Chabon's novel, Pittsburgh focuses on a college grad itching for one last fling before entrenching himself in the real world. Scott wasn't too pleased with it, calling the film "an inert, episodic, and familiar piece of very typical festival fare." Skip it. Also on Blu-ray.
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Also out:Gomorrah, Nature's Grave, August, Demon Warriors, The Window, Zombie Apocalypse, Slices, Shadowheart, The Machine Girl
Big Trouble in Little China
A John Carpenter classic -- Kurt Russell stars as Jack Burton, a truck driver whose simple quest to pick his friend's fiancee up from the airport gets him embroiled in a kidnap plot -- with Chinatown tough guys, indestructible warriors, and other zaniness that can only be found in a Kurt Russell action film. The Blu-ray contains both the PG-rated cut and extended cut with never-before-seen footage*, plus all the other goodies on the special edition DVD. In other words, this is Blu-ray to get.
* Note: Unfortunately, although early reports noted an extended cut, Fox seems to have nixed that goodie. Nevertheless, as our Scott Weinberg says: "The ONLY new supplement on the Blu-ray (which looks awesome, by the way) is a score-only audio track. The film is the theatrical (aka only) version, and the extras are the ones from the standard SE."
Also out:Waterboy, Sling Blade, My Cousin Vinny, The Beast
There's not a lot of collector's goodies this week, so I direct you back up to the Blu-ray column and Big Trouble in Little China. Or a box set of The Love Boat: Seasons One & Two?
Older releases:African Queen, Ulysses, Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy
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Bangchak Petroleum
Diversifying into E&P
Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP)
Investment thesis
The key messages from the analyst meeting reaffirmed our view about BCP's short-term earnings outlook. However, we are concerned about its plans to increase investment exposure to E&P. Furthermore, PTT's share sell-down plan constitutes an overhanging issue. Also, although we think the market has already priced in possible downside risk to earnings from soon-to-be-announced energy policy reform (particularly ex-refinery price cuts), the theme limits the stock's scope for price upside.
Strong core earnings growth expected for 3Q14
BCP's 3Q14 core earnings are expected to increase both YoY and QoQ, driven by a greater crude run, a fatter market GRM and a bigger profit at the solar power unit. The firm's crude run is expected to rise by 4% YoY and 116% QoQ to 105kbd following a major turnaround in 2Q14. As such, marketing sales volume is also expected to rise.
In addition, BCP's market GRM should fatten both YoY and QoQ, driven by lower fuel oil production. The fuel oil yield is expected to normalize at about 13% in 3Q14, down from 23% in 2Q13 and 22% in 2Q14. The fuel oil yield was abnormally high in 2Q13 and 2Q14, due to a sub-optimal operation as a result of plant shutdowns. Moreover, the earnings contribution from the solar power business is expected to increase both YoY and QoQ, led by a full operational quarter for solar farm phase 3.
Investment in E&P business …risky business diversification?
BCP recently announced that it will launch a tender offer for all the remaining shares in Nido Petroleum Ltd (Nido) that it does not yet own. It reported the purchase of 19.66% of Nido's shares on July 30 (see our August 1 BCP report). Management guides that BCP could acquire not less than 90% of the stock. The acquisition is part of the firm's plan to diversify upstream with an aim of being an offensive operator. We regard that plan negatively, as E&P is an inherently risky and capital-intensive business.
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While Bangor Area School District officials do not yet have a firm idea on what the tax rate for the 2013-14 school year will be, one thing is certain: taxes will not increase by more than 2.2%.
The district Board of School Directors on Monday night adopted a resolution to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Education that the district will not seek to increase taxes by more than the 2.2% cap set by the state.
"We could come in lower than that amount, but we won't go any higher than that," Board President Pamela Colton said. "We do know for certain it will be somewhere between zero and 2.2."
If the board had decided to seek a tax increase higher than the cap, state law would have required the board to have the higher increase approved by voter referendum.
The district administration is currently developing the 2013-14 preliminary budget.
Business Manager Steve Wiencek said the district is in the process of answering three questions that will be major factors in determining the tax rate: pending teacher contract negotiations; pending support staff contract negotiations; and Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed state budget, including school aid, that is expected to be unveiled in early-February.
"Once we know the governor's budget, we'll have a better idea where we're at," Wiencek said.
Acting Superintendent Frank DeFelice said a preliminary budget will likely be presented to the board in late-February. The deadline for adopting the final budget is the end of June.
In other budget-related matters addressed during Monday night's meeting, the board approved its contribution to the Career Institute of Technology vocational-technical school, which serves Bangor and four other districts.
The proposed 2013-14 CIT budget of $8.1 million includes a $1.1 million contribution from the Bangor district.
CIT Administrative Director Ronald R. Roth said during a recent presentation that the projected costs to the five districts are actually less than the increases in the overall operating budget. This is due, he said, to expected increases in subsidies and other revenues.
The Bangor board also voted to approve a contribution of $418,000 to Northampton Community College for 2013-14.
Bangor Area School District to keep taxes within state cap
While Bangor Area School District officials do not yet have a firm idea on what the tax rate for the 2013-14 school year will be, one thing is certain: taxes will not increase by more than 2.2%.
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As part of our mission to help our guests discover the nature and culture of this beautiful part of the Island, we offer "The MMP experience" to all of our overnight guests. The "MMP experience" is a programme of tailor made activities that is included in your room price. It offers you a daily programme from which you can select those activities that appeal to you – that is, if you do not want to simply enjoy the natural environment of our plantation on your own.
At the heart of the programme are a number of unique participative activities that reveal a particular part of North Bali's hill station culture. These include:
The programme varies every day and we typically try to schedule a late morning and early afternoon activity.
Depending on occupancy, we extend the programme further by including activities such as Basic Balinese wood carving and gamelan making.
On Sunday afternoons you can observe our own traditional Balinese dance class – we provide training and attire for the local girls who find this activity very attractive (we have some 60 pupils). It is followed by an English class for the kids. The dancers best get to perform in our restaurant from time to time.
In addition to the activities, we have a guided morning trek on the plantation of about 45 minutes at which our guides explain the many flowers, plants and crops and take you to our vegetable garden, one of our garden temples, our forest area and a spring. The route varies every day and can be adapted to your wishes and levels of fitness.
For those of you who would like to visit Bali's central lakes – which are actually the calderas of extinct volcanoes – and the Munduk waterfall or alternatively, the famous Ulun Danu temple, the Botanical Garden or the local market at Candikuning, there are two shuttle services to these nearby locations which leave in the morning. This gives you a chance to explore our very interesting neighborhood.
In the afternoon we serve afternoon tea and coffee with homemade Balinese cake at our pool side.
In the late afternoon and evening we have a movie programme in our upstairs lounge; first for kids (at 17.30) and then for adults (at 21.00) where we show some of the best nature productions made in the past years on a big screen.
Meanwhile, outdoors, we light a bonfire – sitting around the fire with a drink, listening to the cicadas and looking at the distant lights near the shoreline and the impressive night sky filled with countless stars is truly one of the best experiences you can have at MMP.
The "MMP experience" provides you with a menu of choices that will make your stay more fulfilling and it complements the wide variety of facilities and activities that we also offer to all our guests.
The attached programme click here for a typical week helps you visualize what the "MMP experience" looks like – you'll receive the daily programme every evening in your room to help you make your choices for the coming day.


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Even before knowing wining half a cow could be part of the deal, I'd thought about working on this gathering. Now, I'd like to push it through. So, if you're from Kitsap, Pierce, Mason...any county in WA...and you want to meet up...now's the time.
When: Saturday, October 2nd, 2:00 pm
Where: Scenic Beach State Park, Seabeck, WA
What to bring: a dish to pass, your meat of choice for the grill, your own drinks and paper products. Also, any games or activities you'd like. There is a playground and a beach (tide allowing) there, along with a volleyball net, lawn and trees (do I see hide and seek in our future?)
Any questions, just let me know...I'll see if I have any answers
Can't wait to meet up with more local primals!
OOO! Sounds fun!
I was beginning to think this wasn't going to happen. I mentioned it a while ago and had lots of interest. Then I formally posted it...and got nothing!
So, amazonmagic, will you be joining my family and I? Please spread the word...I'd love to meet some more locals with a primal flair!
This is still on! I just talked to a mom and daughter that are currently not primal but are interested in learning more! They're planning on coming out! If you're interested is sharing your experiences with them, sharing good food, and playing!!! Come on out!
If not I'll try to share what I can
Another bump...anyone interested?
one more time to the top! I don't know at what point it becomes odd that I'm talking to myself...but I want to be sure everyone who wants to know about this does. I'd love to meet some locals! :-)
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a girl who fucks / hooks up with only hockey players.
or a girl who fucks a whole hockey team
or a girl who fucks a whole hockey team
kayla alicia and alexis are puck sluts
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a girl who likes to fuck hockey players.
Michelle has slept with over half the team. I need to get my turn at that puck slut.
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A very slutty female (usually) that will fuck anything hockey. Used to describe peope that are obsessed with no-strings-attatched sex with hockeyplayers.
Shannon is such a Puck Slut, shes fucked every guy on every team.
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a girl that fucks alot of hockey players and is past from guy to guy like a hockey puck
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a girl who is passed around the hockey team and gets pounded; rachel schwartz
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a sometimes attractive, very easy, slut that hangs around the hockey rinks just waiting for a hockey player to screw her.
That girl has been with more than half the team. She's a total puck slut!
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Girl who sleeps with hockey players. Frequently heard on northern college campuses.
Damn, ain't nothin' but pucksluts up in this bitch. I'mma be couch bombing tonight.
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a male species of human prefrebly uper class ejaculates around a womens neck producing a white pearl necklase
that pearl necklace looks wonderfull on you dear
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Dashing Gent: Hey, I bet you'd look good in a "pearl necklace."
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when a man shoots his load around a womans neck area (thus resembling a necklace) after wanking off over her, between her tits or getting sucked off. then she pretends to enjoy it but only cos it's better than getting the load in the mouth.
he gave me a pearl necklace, it was a narrow escape!
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The passionate result of a man wanking onto his lover's upper chest, neck and shoulders. Also the most wonderfully affectionate (and affordable) gift for a husband to bestow upon his wife on their wedding night.
Benny and Betty weren't rich by any means, but Benny loved to spoil his wife by giving her a pearl necklace whenever he could. Betty was generally appreciative, although not when Benny unexpectedly misfires and shoots her in the eye instead.
ayon kay Reginald Barrington ika-28 ng Hulyo, 2004
the act of blowing your load directly at a woman's neck, aiming it perfectly center so the white juice flows down both sides of her neck, creating what looks like a 'pearl necklace'
Yo, I gave my girl a pearl necklace for Valentine's Day.
ayon kay Jake Smith ika-16 ng Pebrero, 2003
when a guy cums on the girls neck making it look like a pearl necklace
last night i gave my girlfriend a pearl necklace
ayon kay big-nick ika-13 ng Hunyo, 2006
When a guy cums all over a girls tits, the glistening droplets simulate the appearance of a pearl necklace around her neck. i.e. "I pulled out at the last minute and gave her a pearl necklace."
i.e. "I pulled out at the last minute and gave her a pearl necklace."
ayon kay Withnail ika-05 ng Pebrero, 2004
the act of ejaculating semen onto your partner's neck, they then appear to be wearing something that resembles a pearl necklace.
"dude, i was like totally screwing this chick and she asked me to give her a pearl necklace"
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Many people still use a pen or pencil, but with diminishing dexterity, some of them as though handling chopsticks for the first time. Penmanship itself has degenerated into an irregular scribble or the childish block printing you might see on ransom notes. My old friend and publisher, Hamish Hamilton, who prided himself in graphology, used to praise some handwriting, by saying, "He has a good fist."
Writing by hand is part of my creative process. The speed at which I write with a pen seems to be the speed at which my imagination finds the best forms of words. A long-ago introduction to the Paris Review Interviews said that authors spoke of pens and rewriting with such passion that it seemed that "writing is one of the plastic arts." I agree with this metaphor of sculpting. I was gratified to read in a Newsweek piece about intelligence last January, that "brain scans show that handwriting engages more sections of the brain than typing" and "it's easier to remember something once you've written it down on paper."
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'The speed at which I write with a pen seems to be the speed at which my imagination finds the best forms of words. '
I often recopy a page by hand, to improve it and get into the mood. I always use a Lamy pen. I have many of them and all are graspable, the right weight and heft. I always write on good quality Docket Diamond paper. And when I have a manuscript, I type it myself.
A woman came to me with her first novel in typescript and asked me to read it. I read the first 50 pages. I told her that I found it hasty and insufficient. I quoted Conrad to her: "My task…is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel—it is, before all, to make you see."
In the pages I read of the woman's novel I did not discern any close attention to a word or phrase. "How can I make it better?" she asked. I had the answer. I advised her to put her computer away and to get a pen and a good pad of paper, and then to sit down and copy the 50 pages in her own handwriting—slowly, studying each word.
She turned ashen at the thought. "Can I do it on a computer?" I said no, use a pen, because retyping is vastly different from recopying by hand. And what's the hurry?
She did not follow my advice, regarding the task as too arduous. But I know it would have helped, and that I would have been able to see her "fist" in it.
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Playing with the male psyche is one of my favorite pastimes, after all, and in SPH, there is a lot of room for tormenting you. I love watching your face when I point out exactly how pathetic you are to me. It's really even more amusing if I bring in a girlfriend to fuck me with a strap on while you watch, since your cock is of no use to me since it is so pathetically small.
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H335 for .223 -- Need magnum primer?
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> H335 for .223 -- Need magnum primer?
September 1, 2011, 07:12 PM
Speer's manual says they use it with magnum primer. Hodgdon told me Speer uses magnum primers for all ball powders. Hodgdon told me magnum primers were not necessary. What are people's experiences? Thanks.
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September 1, 2011, 07:21 PM
Hodgdon makes the stuff. Listen to them.
September 1, 2011, 07:30 PM
Magnum primers are only necessary for big charges of ultra slow burning ball powder. H-335 in a .223 is neither. Use standard primers.
September 1, 2011, 09:09 PM
I have been using H-335 with standard SRP's for a few years now with no problem. Never have used magnum primers with it. Same with W-748.
September 1, 2011, 09:19 PM
I use Rem 7 1/2 Primers for all my 223 loads. The Rem 7 1/2 is a Mag primer.
September 1, 2011, 09:48 PM
CCI400s here, no problems lighting a case full of H335 with a standard SRP;)
Mag primers will work, just dont need as much powder. Some have found the mag primers to be more accurate(YMMV)
September 2, 2011, 02:11 AM
I have always used a standard SR primer with H335 in the .223. Like said above, using a magnum primer will do no harm.
September 2, 2011, 02:24 AM
I've been shooting H335 in .223 for years now with SRPs, no problems.
evan price
September 2, 2011, 09:33 AM
I use a lot of H335 with regular primers.
September 2, 2011, 09:56 AM
Depends on whose primers I'm using.
If using CCI, I use a magnum (Speer/CCI should know about their primers).
If using Federal or Winchester, I use regular small rifle primers.
If I was using a spherical powder in an extreamly cold environment (Arctic Alaska) I'd select a hotter spark, hence a magnum primer. Probably the Federal ....
September 2, 2011, 06:28 PM
I've been using standard primers, CCI SR, with H335 for 40 years, thousands of loads. Works for me.
dagger dog
September 2, 2011, 08:26 PM
A lot of hand-reloaders use magnum primers with ball type powder,it's supposed to be harder to ignite under certain conditions.
Remington 7 1/2's are Small Rifle Benchrest.
I don't use magnum primers in small rifle even though Speer data does,also Lee states using Magnum primers with Winchester 296, and I guess these days that would include H110 as well.
I do use large pistol magnum primers in .45 Colt loading using H110-W296,learned the hard way had some squibs with complete charges, Wolf LP's just weren't hot enough to ignite the full charge in such a large case. Pulled down the 20 I had loaded and reprimed with CCI Large Pistol Magnum same charge weight and everything went BOOM instead of PUFF.
September 2, 2011, 09:06 PM
I had the same conversation with them. CCI said you needed mags Hodgdon said it didn't. I went with SR.
I've READ that SRM cause a larger ED when chronoed.
LTR shooter
September 3, 2011, 10:09 AM
I only use standard primers with H335 in .223 loads and the accuracy has been exceptional. Evidently the std. primer is doing the job.
September 3, 2011, 10:19 AM
Remington 7 1/2's are Small Rifle Benchrest.
Correct, but it is classified as a "mag" primer.
Then there is page 36 of Hornady #7 that classifies the 7 1/2 as a Mag primer.
September 4, 2011, 12:36 AM
Some distributors may call them magnum primers, but nothing I've ever seen in Remington's lit calls them magnum. Do you have any references to Remington's literature?
September 4, 2011, 09:54 AM
In my 223's I use the CCI 450 with BLC(2). In my limited experience I found accuracy and ignition greatly improved. My pet load is 27.5 gr. BLC(2) with a 40 gr. Nozler. The Speer manual is pretty clear about using a magnum primer and I think it is good advice. It may not be "necessary" but it sure helps. The 450 is the same price, never had anything bad happen because of using them, they improve accuracy...........for me it's a no brainer.
my guns are not AR platform, both are Ruger 77II Ultralite rigs. The only problem I have is that my son's rifle shots better.
September 4, 2011, 12:25 PM
I'm one of the reloaders who use magnum primers in all ball powder loads, in all calibers and cases. I have been using CCI primers for decades.
With magnum primers costing the same as standard, working up a ball powder load with magnum primers is a no brainer, and can make a positive difference, especially if you live and/or hunt or shoot in colder climates.
Magnum primer's increased brisance will assure that ignition is more consistent under all conditions. If you work up the load from start, there will be no downside to using magnum primers.
US military small arms ammo uses magnum primer equivalent cup charges.
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Date of Birth -DOB - The month, day, year that a patient was born. This must match our records for the claim to process.
Date of Service -DOS - The month, day, year that a service was performed or an item was delivered.
DC - Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Deductible - A specified amount of out-of-pocket expense, a patient must pay in a benefit period before BCBSKS will begin reimbursement. These services must be submitted to BCBSKS so we may keep track of the expenses met. Deductible amounts are collectible at the time of service by a contracting provider.
Deluxe Features - Items or services that are added beyond the standard model and are not considered to be medically necessary.
Demanded Services - From time to time, a patient may demand that items or services be provided when there is a question of medical necessity or coverage. The provider should have a waiver form signed. The waiver is kept in the patient's file. The modifier "GA" should be used with the procedure code on the claim.
Denied Claim or Service - A line item or entire claim that has been determined to have no benefit coverage due to patient or provider contract limits, duplicate service-s already processed or duplicate coverage by another insurance carrier.
Dependent - A person, entitled to health insurance, other than the person who holds the health care insurance policy. This is usually the spouse or child of the contract holding person.
Diagnosis - Disease process identified by evaluation of patient's signs, symptoms, complaints, and test results.
Diagnosis Code-s - See "International Classification of Diseases"
Diagnosis Related Groups -DRG - A payment methodology in which hospital procedures are rated in terms of cost and intensity of services delivered. A standard rate per procedure is derived from this scale, which is paid by the insurer, regardless of the cost to the hospital to provide that service.
Direct Enrolled - A non-group member -patient who pays their insurance premium directly to BCBSKS, rather than an employer paying the premium to BCBSKS.
Disability - Any medical condition that results in major functional limitations that interfere with a patient's ability to perform normal activities of daily activity.
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Disallowance - Non-payment or partial payment of services rendered. This may be for various reasons. It may be the service is non-covered under the patient's insurance contract;
Disease Management - A formalized plan to care for a patient with a chronic illness. The plan's goal is to help prevent recurrence of symptoms, prevent future need for medical resources and to maintain the highest possible quality of life. This approach utilizes roles played by pharmacy, case managers, care givers and family to obtain the best possible outcomes while helping to maintain overall lower costs. See "Health Care Management Benefits" .
Disease Management Benefits - See "Health Care Management Benefits."
DME - Durable medical equipment. -- See "Home Medical Equipment."
DMERC - See "Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier."
DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DOB - See "Date of Birth."
DOD - Date of Death
Documentation - See "Medical Recordkeeping".
DOS - See "Date of Service."
DRG - See "Diagnosis Related Groups."
Duplication of Benefits - This provision applies to covered group employees -or family members of the employee who are eligible for benefits through another group health care plan. This coordination is conducted to make sure members -patients do not profit by receiving payment from more than one source.
Durable Medical Equipment -DME - See "Home Medical Equipment."
Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier -DMERC - CMS Central Office, in Baltimore, has elected to contract with a limited number of entities to process home medical equipment for the Medicare Part B program. Vision correction hardware and home medical equipment provided in Kansas for Medicare Part B beneficiaries should be submitted to CIGNA -Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. If the provider has questions about this procedure, they should contact their Kansas Medicare Carrier or CIGNA directly.
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Hibiscus Lodge Hotel
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Historical Traveler Reviews Hibiscus Lodge Hotel Ocho Rios
Nice hotel, great view and great breakfast
My wife and I recently spent four nights at the Hibiscus and really enjoyed it. It is within walking distance of downtown Ocho but the nice gardens keep the hotel rooms facing the water quiet. The deluxe rooms look directly over the water (the hotel is on a cliff with no beach -- not yet anyway, they are discussing creating a small one. There is a small beach just a few minutes walk down the street as well.) while the standard rooms look over the pool to the water. This hotel is the best spot for snorkeling! They have steps right down to the water and only a hundred feet swim to the first reef with a second reef another few hundred feet out. It was funny to watch the snorkeling excursion boats from the cruise ships bring folks to the same reef we were snorkeling for free. A nice swim was followed by a delicious breakfast (priced at $9/person) but free with the room. You could choose a 'gourmet' breakfast (juice, cereal, cheese, omellette, toast, fruit, pastries and coffee/tea) or the 'Jamaican' breakfast with the omellete substituted for a local flavor dish like ackee and codfish or mackerel with bammy.the Hotel was a little pricey especially when compared to the Crane Ridge (which looked nice too) The deluxe rooms are about $115/nt for double occupancy and standard is about $10 less. Both include the breakfast. We thought it was worth the extra to be right on the water and be able to snorkel whenever we want. They also have a nice pool, outdoor hottub and tennis court.Since we came after peak season (May 4-8), the hotel was almost deserted and we had tremendous service. The room was very comfortable but no phone (we didn't want one!) or refridgeration (which they helped us with by keeping us supplied with ice).They were very helpful in helping us to arrange the bicycle tour. (it was fun but a long day -- the ride over to start the bike ride took almost 3 hours and the way back almost 2.5 hours on rough roads). We only ate dinner at the in-house Almond Tree restaurant once because of the expense ($20/person) but were able to find some great local spots nearby -- Blue Cantina (cheap), BiBiBips (moderate/expensive), Chinese place downtown (moderate), and the Jerk Centre (moderate). It was easy to walk and we felt safe. The most annoying people were the taxi drivers trying to get your business. None of the food was really cheap though and they often add an automatic 10% tip and %15 govt tax so add %25 to the price you see printed! Also watch out for the exchange rate they use if they charge to your charge card -- one restaurant tried to use J$55/US$1 instead of the J$60/1 just to pad things a little more. Best to pay in J$ if possible.We were not impressed with Fern Gully but really enjoyed Shaw Botanical gardens. Taxi up there and then walk down -- it's a relatively easy walk back down to the Island Village/Margueritaville area.In local transportation, the cheapest is to take a route taxi that travels a fixed route at a fixed price (generally J$40 to J$60 per person). They will try to get you to charter them for twice or more the price but if you insist, they'll honor the price. Of course only use red tag taxis as they are the only ones with govt approvel, licensing and liability insurance. We used a route taxi out and back to Dunn's River so we could climb it on our own without being constrained by a guide. it was no problem.We walked through the Jamaica Grande to see how the all inclusive looked and for those who are not as adventurous as us, it would probably be a good fit. We much more enjoy being among people and seeing the local culture. One thing we particularly enjoyed was buying fresh peeled sugar cane in the vegetable market -- makes a great snack anywhere and is a great way reward a new friend who helps you. yummy.Be aware that the cruise ships come in on Tues-Thursday generally and it all gets more crowded esp Dunn's River and the Shaw gardens which are part of the cruise ship tours. That's a good time to a)leave town on the bikes or b) stay on the beach.don't be fooled by words of a short trip from the airport. it was 2.5 hours of bumpy, swervy riding for us. Our mini-bus driver did just fine and it was air-cond. so no problem. they are building a new road but only precious few pieces are finished. Quite a contrast to the totally smooth ride from MoBay to Negril (see write up under Casa Blanca Hotel)Several of the other all-inclusives are more distantly located between cities and so once you're there, you pretty much stay except for an excursion. No free walking around for them. Some other friends who stayed in Jamaica Inn said they got a little bored but found it very tranquil.Hope that answers all of the 'wish I had known that' questions. Nice place but after 5 days we were ready for new adventures.
Very relaxing and accomodating
i stayed at the hibiscus lodge february 21st for 4 days and it was a very pleasant experience. i was kinda scared at first knowing it was located on the small busy main street. but once you get on the grounds.
the atmosphere changes like night to day. its very quiet and beautiful with a magnificent backdrop of the ocean. the rooms were clean and the staff friendly. its a good place to chill and relax. but best of all was the breakfast which was a treat of island dishes. i would definately stay there again.
I'd go again & again to the Hibiscus
Some of my fondest memories of Jamaica are ones that included my stay at the Hibiscus. My husband was comfortable allowing me to travel alone when my accommodations were at the Hibiscus. It's central location in Ocho Rios is convenient, allowing one to experience local life, sights & sounds, yet feeling secure in the slightly secluded location. The staff are ever-friendly, and accommodating. The rooms are clean, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the gardens are magnificent. The fragrance of night-blooming jasmine in the evening is intoxicating and wonderful. Short of my residence in Florida, there's no other place I want to visit.
The Best little hotel in Jamaica!
I stayed at Hibiscus Lodge twice. The first time was April 8, 2000. It was so beautiful that I got married there May 25,2002. I'm from Chicago,IL and had 50 guest come to my wedding. We rented out the whole hotel. I had the best time in my life. The staff was so friendly and nice, I would recommend anybody who want to have a wedding in Jamaica you should come to Hibiscus. The food was excellent! My guest are still talking about the food. If you want to stay at a place that's small and intimate with excellent service, Hibiscus is the place to be. Why go A.I. when you have Hibiscus.
Fifteen years of bliss
my wife and i have traveled to jamaica for the purpose of staying at the hibiscus for fourteen years; 2004 will be our fifteeneth year.
every year we are welcomed by a warm, friendly, and gracious staff whose main goal is to make our holiday 'irie.' they have never failed us. the grounds are serene, the food is delicious and the views are things memories are made of. it is familiar and it is exciting, it is quiet, peaceful and it is an adventure. we are just minutes from varied activities, either by walking or by taxi. our daily routine is marked by glorious mornings, yummy breakfasts, dips in the ocean and pool, and nice stays in garden among the palms and flowering plants. a perfect place to watch the hundreds of shades of blues in the caribbean water.
Peaceful paradise
The Hibiscus Lodge is a wonderful little place - beautiful views, wonderful staff - breakfast at The Almond Tree restaurant on site is absolutely a lovely experience.
Highly recommend the place for a nice option to All Inclusives. There is no beach however there are steps leading to the sea and remmington the pool guy will take you snorkeling.
The staff will call for cabs if you need to go out to restaurants or to see the sights. Highly recommend Trevor, the cab driver. Really nice guy. On site restaurant Almond Tree is great - great choices on the ficed price menu.
No better place to stay in Ocho Rios.
The atmopshere is friendly, and the staff goes out of their way to make your stay unforgettable. There is a choice of rooms, some overlook the ocean, others overlook the pool. Breakfast is included ... not continental but your choice of selctions from the menu.
The grounds are absoultely beautiful, well kept and manicured. The pool offers a place ito enjoy leisurely afternoons while reading, swimming or sunning. Walk down a flight of stairs carved in the cliff and step out into the ocean. The water is crystal clear and the snorkeling is great.
The lodge is just a short distance from downtown. Lunch and dinner are served on an outdoor terrance overlooking the ocean. There is no better food on the island than that served in the Almond Tree Restaurant. The Swinging Bar, overlooking the ocean allows a nice setting to unwind after a full day on the island.
Wonderfully Relaxing Hotel
The Hibiscus Lodge is by far the best lodging choice in Ocho Rios. The lodge is located in the center of town, yet is miraculously secluded. The well-tended gardens, complete with waterfalls and duck/goldfish ponds, contribute to the relaxing atmosphere of this hotel. Although the rooms are dimly lit and have no in-room phones, they are spacious and immaculately clean.I recommend this place if you like to stay at small, intimate inns that are locally owned. It is a good feeling to know that your money is going directly to local families that are hurting as a result of the "all-inclusive" resorts that surround them. At Hibiscus Lodge, a person gets a greater opportunity to become immersed in the local culture (something you do not get when you support the Drug Lords that operate the all-inclusives).Pay them a visit. It is WONDERFUL!!!
So relaxing!
After a week in this laid back hotel we really felt so relaxed we did not want to move on. Make sure you have a room overlooking the sea as they have fabulous views and lovely balconies. Breakfast in the morning takes a long time but is excellent and a lovely way of sitting back and enjoying the view of the Carribean. The restaurant is out on the terrace and there is an excellent set meal if you want to keep to a budget:better to have the evening meal as tour groups tend to descend on it at lunch time. The hotel is on the busy main road but is set well back and there is no noise at all even though you are only a few metres from the shops and the centre of town. The pool is small but very pleasant, and if you want to swim in the sea there is a small jetty down some steps. There is a lovely little cove a short walk away, Mahogany Bay, and from here you can indulge in all the water sports. All in all an excellent hotel in the centre of Ocho Rios but away from the infernal 'all inclusives' that line the coast.
Quiet Oasis
A room with a spectacular view of the Carribean,a friendly and most gracious staff,some of the best food on the island and the peep,peep,peep of tiny night creatures to lull you to sleep at night. What more can you ask for? If you are looking for the most relaxing place to stay in Ocho Rios, then you have found it at the Hibiscus Lodge.
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Travel Blogs from Ocho Rios
Waterfalls, Gondolas, and Dreadlocks
... they took of us at the bottom of the falls.
We were running out of time in Jamaica so we hopped on a bus and headed back to the port. We figured we would check out the shops around the port before hopping on the ship. During the bus ride back, Allan realized he didn't have his Seapass card any longer. He thought it was put in one of the backpacks when we put our gear in the locker, but we couldn't find it on the bus. Well, the stress level ...
Day 3 Ocho Rios Jamaica
Today was amazing. We woke up and went to the buffet for breakfast . After we met as a big group and left the boat for our first excursion which is Ochos Rios .(Dunns River Falls&Maragrita vile . At 10:00am our group left to go on the bus for Dunn river falls. When we got there it was insane how high it was, and the fact that we had to climb it was scary but really exciting ! We split into groups and went with ...
Rockin but not the way you think
Ocho Rios is a place of walls, fences, gates, trash, odors, overly-solicitous taxi drivers and tour guides and, after walking a couple of miles from the ship, impending danger. After sampling it for an hour, I retreated to the Epic where a feeling of being at home and an ease is pervasive. Was it the offer of prostitution that sent me back to the ship? Or was it the cocaine seller? It was probably a combination of them both. Either way, ...
Black River Safari and Appleton Rum Tour
... the van and off to a lunch stop at a place in the middle of nowhere (Luana) where they served us up a hot lunch Buffett. Back in the van we headed further south to the YS falls. Here we climbed up the walkway and could enter the falls at various spots for a refreshing dip in and around the falls. Once done here we were off to the south shore and a boat trip on the Black river which although it looks black the water when ...
Trip to Bob Marley's Neighborhood
... And it was like a 2 and a half hour trip to this neighborhood from the resort.
We had a Rastafarian tour guide, and this excursion was very educational. I learned that Rastafarians and myself have something in common - Vegetarianism! Well, they are actually Vegans, but still pretty cool. Their way of life also frowns upon over-indulgence of such things as alcohol, and equality for all people. Two other things I also agree with. Don't worry, I am not going to get ...