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Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken and Sassy Baked Beans [1]
Herbed lemon marinade cooks down with honey to a glossy, gorgeous glaze in our Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken recipe.
Three beans mix in Sassy Baked Beans, a chunky version of the potluck standby. A touch of heat from spicy barbecue sauce and salsa adds to the bold taste of this slow-cooked side dish.
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Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn [6]
Serve our seasoned butters as a topping for sweet corn, steaks, seafood or burgers. They make a great sauce for vegetables, too.
Firecracker-Red Cupcakes with Coconut Filling [10]
A red, white and blue dessert stars at any patriotic potluck. Red velvet cake mix makes our moist and gooey Firecracker-Red Cupcakes extra easy to prepare.
Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Seeds [14]
We gave this popular veggie a new twist with a hint of ginger, some kick from black pepper and a finish of nutty sesame oil and seeds.
Tiny Chocolate-Cherry Bombs [18]
Cherry stems form the "fuse" on these brownie-covered maraschino cherries.
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes [22]
The sweet tomatoes blend with tangy-mellow balsamic vinegar and basil. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the liquid.
Red, White and Blue Parfaits [26]
Pour a syrup of honey, sugar and crystallized ginger over watermelon, blueberries and strawberries, then top with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream and a fruit star for a pretty -- and patriotic -- finish.
Our Best-Ever Grilled Burgers [30]
Here's a way to pack traditional burgers with extra flavor. Mix basic burgers with egg, water, beef bouillon granules, chopped onion, cheese, basil, Worcestershire sauce and spices. An optional mustard sauce adds even more kick.
Pretzel Sparklers [34]
The sweet coating complements salty, crunchy pretzel rods. Stand your edible sparklers in a container filled with coarse brown sugar or candy-coated milk chocolate candies (M&Ms).
Pretzel Sparklers [35]
Short Ribs with Molasses-Beer Barbecue Sauce [38]
Molasses and mustard perk up bottled barbecue sauce for this beef main dish.
Berry Easy Cobbler [42]
This warm, crunch-topped cobbler calls for 3 cups of blueberries, but if you'd like a version with extra color and flavor, reduce the blueberries to 2 cups and add 2 cups fresh or frozen tart cherries.
Berry Easy Cobbler [43]
Tomato and Red Onion Salad [46]
A simple sweet-sour dressing coats fresh tomatoes and red onions. For the best color and flavor, vary the variety of tomatoes. Tiny ones can be left whole; larger ones can be sliced or cut in wedges.
Cherry-Berry Rich Shortcakes [50]
Michigan's fruit belt inspired our red, white and blue Cherry-Berry Rich Shortcakes. We played up the sweet cherries grown in the Great Lakes State, along with blueberries and raspberries. A shortcake biscuit base and sweetened whipped cream complete the dessert.
Beefy Chili Dogs [54]
The all-American chili dog is a natural for summer potlucks. Stewing the hot dogs in a seasoned meat mixture makes them extra juicy. Top with cheese.
Beefy Chili Dogs [55]
Italian Basil, Tomato and Pasta Salad [58]
Designed for a potluck or large family gathering, this make-ahead salad features a mustard-garlic vinaigrette along with cut green beans, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, your choice of pasta and lots of basil.
Double-Cherry Supreme Pie [62]
Dried tart cherries add extra flavor for the easy-to-make filling in this classic pie.
Chicken and Corn Hash Brown Bake [66]
This comfort food hotdish offers a new twist on the usual hash brown casserole. Try it for everyday meals as well as potlucks!
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars [70]
Hopkins, Minnesota, calls itself America's Raspberry Capital and hosts an annual Raspberry Festival -- including a cooking contest. One entry was this recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Bars, which combines layers of cheesecake and raspberry filling in an almond crust.
Broccoli Grape Salad [74]
Juicy grapes and crunchy broccoli blend sweet flavors with savory, salty bacon. The side-dish salad recipe comes from the Triangle Ranch B&B in South Dakota.
Broccoli Grape Salad [75]
Stuffed Party Pinwheels [78]
Each pinwheel displays a rainbow of colors and flavors. The potluck snacks are easy to make, too, which makes them as popular with the cook as they are with guests!
Raspberry Soda-Cracker Pie [82]
Meringue, soda crackers, and pecans form a crust for a whipped cream-and-berry filling in this mouthwatering pie.
Beefy Pasta Salad [86]
Lean beef, fiber-rich multigrain pasta, and summer-fresh corn, tomatoes, and basil make this a healthier option for pasta salad.
Beefy Pasta Salad [87]
S'More Cookies, Please [90]
Cinnamon, brown sugar, oats and finely crushed grahams shape this moist cookie made even more irresistible with a thumbprint filling of marshmallow crème and an upside-down milk chocolate candy.
Colorful Kabobs [94]
Marinate cubed beef or chicken overnight in a mixture of barbecue sauce, vinegar, steak sauce and spices. Grill with onions, mushrooms, zucchini or peppers.
Colorful Kabobs [95]
Strawberry-Coconut Thumbprints [98]
Linda Roberts of Rapid City, South Dakota, tops her buttery cream cheese, coconut-coated cookie with fruit jam.


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Hubot for #aerogearKris Borchers Feb 1, 2012 3:39 PM
After the meeting this past Tuesday, I thought it might be useful to create a Hubot for #aerogear to have around as a helper when providing support to or just conversing with people visiting that channel. It can do a lot of fun things like show images of pugs or give you a Google map but what I envision is something like bot-t who hangs out in #jquery. You can say things like "?ajax" in #jquery and bot-t will reply with "jQuery.ajax(url, [settings]): Perform an asynchronous HTTP (Ajax) request. http://api.jquery.com/jQuery.ajax/" so I could imagine connecting this bot to different API references or storing different commands to help answer questions and facilitate conversation.
The bot is up and running as aerobot in #aerogear right now so feel free to throw commands at it. It will be up and down as I make changes and improve it but I would love any feedback you guys have on if it's even necessary or things you would like to see it do.
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- Written in CoffeeScript (I'm still learning!)
- Runs on Node.js
- Hosted on my personal Heroku account (we would probably want to change this if we keep it around permenantly)
- The nick aerobot is not registered because again I didn't want to do anything permenant until I get feedback
1. Re: Hubot for #aerogearJay Balunas Feb 2, 2012 7:34 PM (in response to Kris Borchers)
I think this is something that would be interesting to think about as we move forward, but I'm not sure of the priority for right now. What commands are currently working?
The biggest thing that we're thinking of getting set up is a meetbot that helps with meetings notes, and action items. There is also jbossbot that provides some jira integration ( adds links and summary when referencing AEROGEAR-XXX), and also github integration for when commits and pull requests come in.
2. Re: Hubot for #aerogearKris Borchers Feb 3, 2012 9:36 AM (in response to Jay Balunas)
I would agree that this is not high priority. This would be more of a convenience bot that can grab info for us. It has a number of available functions out of the box plus a couple that I have modified or added so far. A few commands of note that are available now include:
- .g <phrase> -- Google the <phrase> and return the title and link for the first result (ex - .g aerogear project)
- .tweet <twitter handle> -- Return the last tweet posted by this twitter user (ex - .tweet k_borchers)
- <link to a tweet> -- Shows the twitter user's name and the content of the tweet referenced (ex - https://twitter.com/#!/tech4j/status/164766195663388672)
- ?<phrase> [@ user] -- Pull a stored "factoid" from the database. User "@ user" will direct the response at the specified user (ex - ?aerogear or ?aerogear @ kborchers)
- Currently, since this bot is being hosted on my free Heroku account, the Redis store where the facts are kept is not persistent so if the bot is restarted, any stored facts are lost
- To store a new item you use "aerobot: <phrase> is <factoid>" and to remove one you use "aerobot: forget <phrase>
- This script could be modified to store the data elsewhere that is persistent or could be changed to search different API's, etc. I think it would be best to set up other scripts for searching API's and keep this one for storing helpful phrases, links, etc.
This bot could be made to do pretty much anything we want. The scripts are written in CoffeeScript which I am still learning but is pretty easy to pick up.


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Seventy Years Ago: Colonel Sidney F. Mashbir and the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS), September-October 1942
Today's post is written by Dr. Greg Bradsher. Seventy years ago, on September 19, 1942, one of the most important intelligence organizations in the Southwest Pacific Area was created and not long afterwards its commander, Sidney F. Mashbir, arrived in the theater to take command of it. This was the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section, […]
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First Fiddler I engaged battle with was a rare - he's now become one of my favorite pets. He's absolutely incredible in battle. Found near where Lucky Yi spawns in Valley of the Four Winds, in The Heartland. I named him Xingyun, which is Chinese for Lucky! (A nod to 'Mulan' and her lucky cricket. :P)
got an uncommon outside pengs stead.
I caught three of these in a row, all of them were rare, all of them were with bandicoon kit and all bandicoon kits had same mother :D This happened directly south of Pang's Stead, over two roads and between two small mountain tops. This was so funny I had to create an account and tell the story :D Now I own rare marsh fiddlers level 21, 22 and 23 :)
Ahh dont tell me that xD I had found a rare but lost the battle cuz realzied i had started it with a pet dead, now all i can find is grays xD. Found another one unfortunately it isnt that pretty green color.
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There are a group of signs popping up all over the Triangle that have been confusing people who drive by. A simple white sign with red and blue letters saying:
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BootstrapsPAC is a Triangle-wide, all-volunteer, nonpartisan political action committee that seeks to shed light on the significant illiteracy problem among area children. They started the campaign to draw attention to student literacy.
At the bottom of the signs, a QR code takes you to their website which highlights shocking statistics.
At the third grade reading level, 18 percent of Carrboro-Chapel Hill students were below state reading standards. Twenty-four percent of students of Wake County students didn't pass and 42 percent of students in Durham.
Carey said these are more than just numbers. "These are actual kids in the classrooms every single day trying to get through the day unable to read the material," she said.
It's something tutoring groups like SCALE see all the time.
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Aorta VI is a collaborative Comic Zine by the Aorta VI Collective, Jared Blunk, Pj Kneisel, Sam Graham and Tyler Stafford who were trying to figure out a way of making a living from doing the work that they loved. It is published in Redondo Beach, California, U.S.A.
The focus is mainly on collaborative comic work which follows a sort of round-robin/every-other-frame style with different orders of Tyler's, Sam's, Pj's and Jared's artwork.
There have been two Issues and 5 minicomics released since August 2008 as well as a burgeoning daily online comic strip. Each Issue had a set of 3 buttons made in conjunction with it, these are then randomly packaged with their respective issue (and can also be purchased separately for 50 cents)
In July, 2012 Aorta VI announced a publishing deal with Shia Labeouf's The Campaign Book and they are currently working on the book Hotah
Issue I was released August 18, 2008 and was a truly amateur effort with an assortment of written work, collaborative and individual comics and solo artwork included within its 40 pages. It is still being sold for $3.00 and there were 100 grayscale copies printed in it's first (and currently only) run and each was hand-numbered.
Issue II was released February 7, 2009 and was a much more cohesive effort with a focus on collaborative and individual visual art and no written work (aside from the three creators respective "My Life 2009" updates.) There were 40 pages as with Issue I but no specific numbering. It is still being sold for $3.00 and the first printing run was limited to 30 grayscale copies.
The Red Sky was an offshoot minicomic which was also released February 7, 2009 and was originally intended to be the first full-color release from Aorta VI but was instead printed in grayscale and was sold for $1.00 (though most copies were given away for promotional purposes.) The first (and currently only) printing run was limited to 20 copies.
Aorta VI Collections a and b were released December 20, 2009 and were minicomic collections that had been made over the course of 2009. Collection a (colloquially called "CHIRP!" as the word appears in the cover comic) featured comics by Sam, Pj and Jared while Collection b (colloquially called "Zonosphere" as the word appears in the cover comic) featured comics by Sam, Pj, Jared and newcomer Tyler Stafford.
Jared and Pj's Terrible Twos was a daily two frame online comic strip (posted at Aorta VI Official Blog as well as various other venues) by two members of Aorta VI: Jared Blunk and Pj Kneisel. It began on December 29, 2009 and ran till April 29, 2010. It is now on indefinite hiatus. #3 featured the tagline: "They exist for all to see, a new one daily, like a fortune for your day. Live your life by these simple gags, some better than others, and all will be ok."
Jared and Pj's Terrible Twos also featured an on going story called Suburban Wounds which focused on a random suburban household with an abusive father, a fat baby (referred to as RoundBaby) and a robot with no mouth. Jared and Pj have plans to expand said story in future endeavors.
The minicomic Despair and minicomic Vampire, Bird, had been made during the first half of 2010 and were released June 30, 2010. Both Despair and Vampire, Bird, were made entirely by Jared, Pj and Tyler. Vampire, Bird, is noteworthy for being the first full length release from Aorta VI to be made backwards (starting with the last frame first.)
Issue III was released September 1, 2011 and the first two issues were given to Marilyn Manson and Jim Tozzi (of PFFR.) It was one of the the most successful ventures of Aorta VI at that point and featured the most extensive, expansive and elaborate comics yet released. All the comics were made in full-color but have yet to be released in that intended format. A grayscale copy retails for $3.00.
Quivering Martian Look-Alike was released in May 12, 2012 and featured various solo and collaborative pieces by Jared, Pj and Tyler.
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South Indian Sundal (Chickpea salad)
Author Notes: Sundal is something that I grew up with on the coastal shores of South India! Sundal, is a savory snack that is very popular inside and outside the homes of Tamilians.
It is also one of the most popular snacks munched on while sitting on the cool sands of the beach in the evening watching the sea lapping at the shores. Growing up in Chennai, a coastal city, I loved going to the beach at dusk and listening to the waves hitting the coast. - AshaFSK
- Asha P
Food52 Review: AshaFSK's South Indian Sundal delivers a big exotic punch for minimal effort. The nutty and crisped chickpeas are complemented by toasty coconut, which lends a subtle sweetness, tangy mustard seeds that pop when you bite into them, and a substantial kick from the chiles. I can only daydream about munching this on the beach in Chennai as AshaFSK describes, but for now it makes a great summery snack with cocktails on the patio. - Midge - Midge
Serves 2
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 2 teaspoons whole black mustard seeds
- 7 sprigs curry leaves
- 4 green chillies, diced
- 3 tablespoons dessicated coconut
- 1 pinch salt, as needed
- Soak the beans, in enough water and a little salt, overnight. Cook the beans in salted water in pan or in a pressure cooker (2-1/2 whistles) until just done. Drain and set aside. This can be made upto 2 days ahead.
- In a shallow pan, saute a bit or oil (ghee is best!). When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and wait for them to pop.
- Add the curry leaves and chillies. As they start to crisp up, add the cooked beans.
- Toss and cook on low for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle the grated coconut and toss and cook for a few minutes.
- That's it. Serve! :)
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Street Food
Comments (9) Questions (2)
almost 3 years ago J-Dizzle
I love the versatility of the lil' ol' chickpea!! Thanks for sharing this recipe! :o)
almost 3 years ago Anne S
Is it worth attempting with canned chickpeas? I don't own a pressure cooker, but this looks fantastic!
over 2 years ago ejm
Hi Anne - looks like the recipe calls for either boiling or pressure cooker - once soaked change the water, bring to a boil - skim the foam that rises, and once boiled for a few minutes (5-10) you can add a bit of salt to the water and reduce the heat to a simmer - depending on the age of your beans it will take 90-120 minutes for them to be cooked.
You probably could use canned but the ones you soak and cook are so much better and not really that much more work.
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almost 3 years ago Emiko
This looks and sounds gorgeous. Can't wait to try it out!
almost 3 years ago Fairmount_market
Sounds delicious. I've had no luck getting fresh curry leaves where I live. Any substitutes?
almost 3 years ago Panfusine
You beat me to it...Sundal is such a comfort food!
almost 3 years ago EmilyC
What a stunning photo! Can't wait to try this dish. I'm not sure what dessicated coconut is? Would shredded unsweetened work?
almost 3 years ago susan g
Dessicated = dried.


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Hawley said he put Kitec fittings in about 5,000 homes in the valley, many of them for Richmond American. When the fittings started having problems, he called Kitec and company officials said it was "no big deal." They paid for product and labor to repair a few homes and then "pulled up stakes" in Colorado and moved to Canada, he said.
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Has anyone else had this problem. I have tried Playon, Tversity, and now WMP, and the same thing happens on all of them. I can see the music and I can use the Play All function. What I can't do is Shuffle All. It tells me no files in folder. It does the same thing on 3 different computers, wired or wireless makes no difference.
All my songs are mp3s ripped from physical cds. It also makes no difference on the whole collection vs playlists. Shuffle all never works and Play All does. This is really annoying me.
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Posted 28 May 2010 - 11:07 AM
You're lucky - my 40K song collection causes Media Share to crap out.
Posted 28 May 2010 - 11:20 AM
Mine is 11,491 songs, and I am at a loss. But maybe it is the size of the library. Anyone out there have more songs than I and working?
Posted 28 May 2010 - 01:49 PM
I have smaller library (~4500 pieces) and the shuffle all function doesn't work for me either. Same error: No files in folder.
I can select an album or a genre and shuffle the contents. In the case of the genre I chose to test, there were ~60 songs.
I can select an album or a genre and shuffle the contents. In the case of the genre I chose to test, there were ~60 songs.
Posted 28 May 2010 - 05:23 PM
FWIW, I gave up on Media Share a long time ago. It does work with small collections, but forget it if you have anything > few hundred CDs


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With a stay at Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury All Inclusive in Montego Bay, you'll be close to Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal and Rocklands Bird Sanctuary.
This 4.5-star resort is within close proximity of Montego Bay Marine Park and Harbour Street Craft Market.
Make yourself at home in one of the 350 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a casino and an outdoor pool. Additional features include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 9 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Thirsty? Quench your thirst at a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, or a swim-up bar. A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, an Internet point, and audiovisual equipment. Planning an event in Montego Bay? This resort has 8058 square feet (725 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Free parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
- All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
- All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
- 24-hour room service
- General
Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury All Inclusive is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury All Inclusive like an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Dining is available at one of the resort's 9 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. An Internet point is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This all-inclusive resort also offers a spa tub, a steam room, and a sauna. Complimentary parking is available on site.
Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury All Inclusive is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 350
- Number of floors - 5
- Audiovisual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Beauty services
- Billiards
- Business center
- Business services
- Casino
- Coffee shop or café
- Free breakfast
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service health spa
- Hair salon
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Technology support staff
- Designated smoking areas
- Internet point
- Laundry facilities
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Free parking
- Free guest parking during stay
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- On private beach
- Room service (24 hours)
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 725
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 9
- Tennis on site
- Year Built 2010
- Number of restaurants - 9
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 8058
- Private beach - direct access
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Outdoor tennis court
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swim-up bar
- Technology helpdesk
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Parking
Free parking, Free guest parking during stay
- Room Amenities
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- MP3 docking station
- Dining
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
SEASIDE GRILL - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
World Cafe - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Himitsu - This theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Blue Mountain - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves dinner only.
El Patio - This theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only.
24-hour room service is available.
- Recreation
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Basketball on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Kayaking on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Swimming on site
- Tennis on site
- Volleyball on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Spa
Secrets Spa by Pevonia has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Number of treatment rooms 10
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Minimum guest age is 18
Caters to adults only
- Additional Details
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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On the Farm
This week has been a great time for the family. We have spent the week on a friend's farm. The children enjoyed working on the farm and helping out around the place. They also got to experience many things that you do not get to do in the city. For myself it has been great to be able to have the week off work and be able to spend some time doing activities that are not part of my normal routine.
The children have helped out by rounding up the sheep and cattle by day; they have helped out looking for foxes at night. They have also helped out with spraying the cattle and a number of other tasks around the property. Even some of the other farm activities like travelling around the property on a four wheeler, have been a novelty for the city children.
Though farm work can be very hard work and the children have been very tired each day, they have each had a great time. The experience has taken them from their comfortable city lives to a new experience. They not just got fresh air, they also learnt a little about farm life. Something that I think city folk could learn a lot from.
The children have really enjoyed the lambs, there are newborns everywhere and they wanted to take a lamb home as a pet…. However lambs grow up and a sheep is not what we need in the back yard. I certainly look forward to the next time that the family spends some time on the farm. It is a great holiday for the children.
Taking Time for Yourself
In the busy world we live in it can be difficult to get time for yourself. I find that there is so much to do that I often leave myself last. Can you relate to this? In the short term this may work, but in the long term it is quite damaging. Damaging to your health, mental well being, relationships and even your productivity. I know this from personal experience. I have a packed life and I easily fall into the trap of overloading my schedule. Between work, business, army reserve, volunteer roles in scouting and studying when do I have time for family and myself? This year I have been reorganising my life and enjoying life more.
This is not something that you can fix overnight, but I am implementing a staged approach to achieve a healthier and more balanced life. This will even improve my productivity. My first step was to review all the roles in my life. Though this is an ongoing process I have decided to change some of the roles I hold and also the expectations of what I can achieve in those roles. In addition I have allocated time to myself for exercise, sleep, reading and thinking. I have found getting up early and taking a few hours for myself works best for me. This means that I am also going to bed earlier and getting more sleep. Now is this happening everyday? No….. There is still days that I do not keep to the schedule, but for the most part I have been.
Though I am only on the start of my journey to taking time for myself and taking better care of myself, I have been feeling better, more energised and even been more productive. By doing less, I have been able to do what I am doing better. I have heard for years that you need to take care of yourself and I have paid lip service to this.However it truly works. Since the beginning of the year I have lost ten kilograms, without weight loss even being my focus…. just by eating right and exercising. I am still a little overweight, but I am sure that my new regime will bring me to my healthy weight range this year, as I also increase my productivity in the areas of my life that I focus on.
- Have you been to busy to look after yourself?
- What is one thing that you can do to better care for yourself?
- How can you start to do that this week?
The Power of Focus
I have been a little quiet online over the last few weeks, due to being on an Army Exercise for a week and then coming back to wrapping up a number of projects. While away on the Army Exercise I was amazed, as I always am, at how much gets done in a short period of time. I have often wondered what is the reason for achieving so much. Is it the long hours in the field working away? Is it the teamwork? Is it having a common base training level that we all operate from? Is it the Army's Mission Command framework?
The answer to all the above questions is Yes…. And I would like to add what I believe the most important ingredient that makes it all possible, FOCUS. While we were on exercise, we did not have the distractions of life, we just had one thing to do and that was to achieve the mission. As Combat Engineers this involved completing a number of tasks from warfighting through to construction and engineering. The whole team for 24 hours a day was focused on the task at hand…. which in this case was to win the war.
Okay, I hear you say, how do we apply this in our lives? We have work, families and other interests to balance.
This is true, it would be unhealthy to focus all your efforts and time into one part of your life and only one. I have some suggestions:
Be Present. Focus on the task at hand. By that I mean that when you are at work, at you present both mentally and physically, or are you thinking about other things?
Block out time to do a task. Are you placing important tasks on your schedule? Have you made a meeting with yourself to complete these important tasks?
Avoid Distractions. Are you always being interrupted when working on an important project that consistency takes your attention off the task? Close down email notifications, close the door and remove other distractions from your work environment.
Choose the Time and Place. If you know that your boss or staff always need to talk with you first thing in the morning, then do not allocate time to important tasks at that time. If you work in an open office environment, but need a quiet place to work on a project, book a meeting room.
Go Off site. Sometimes there is a requirement to get out into a different environment to allow the creative juices to flow. If this is the case for you, book some time off site, where you can intensely focus on the project.
Remember to also focus on the other areas of your life too, not just your work. By applying the power of focus, you too can achieve much more in the time you have.
How relaxed is your Leadership?
- Are the type of leader that is relaxed or on edge all the time?
- Is your team nervous around you?
- Do you allow your team to get on with the job?
When it comes to leadership, I have had leaders that seem quite relaxed most of the time and then I have had leaders that always have a urgent issue that needs to be dealt with. In the later case these leaders if we are not careful will create a panic through the whole organisation. During my army training I was told "Don't run, it creates panic in the soliders." I must admit that this is true. If the leader is on edge all the time, the organisation will reflect this. This will be reflected through increased stress in the organisation and also a focus on the short term over the long term.
The relaxed leader I find is able to do this through a term the army calls "Mission Command". The leader allocates a mission to their team member, assigns the responsibility, assigns resources and then allows the team member to come up with a plan and implement the plan. With a reporting schedule in place a leader can then be more relaxed and allow the team to bring out the best for themselves and the mission. I have found when working with a leader in this category I have not only achieved better outcomes, but I have also learnt more and developed my skills more.
Of course there are times when you need a greater sense of urgency and this may reflex on the leader as being less relaxed. However as a principle a more relaxed approach to leadership will bring out the best in your team and also produce better outcomes. Being relaxed in leadership is not being laissez faire about leadership. As a leader you will still need to ensure that you are across the important indicators and you are also driving the direction of the team. As a leader you work with your team to bring out the best in them and also utilise their skills and strengths in the achievement of the mission.
- How can you bring out the best in your team this week?
- What supports can you put in place to better support your team?
- What are the key indicators that you need to be across in the leadership of your team?
When things go wrong….
People often ask me if there are things that go wrong in my life. Because I am positive and a happy go lucky guy most of the time, people wonder if there is anything that goes wrong in my life. Well, the answer of course is yes…. There are things that go wrong in my life. There are things that raise stress levels and there are things that come up unexpectively…. The last ten days have been one of those weeks…. I was fortunate to go to Thredbo last weekend, however was not feeling the best for the Friday and Saturday. Had a daughter in Hospital Sunday through Wednesday. Due to have a few days off there was the pressures at work to catch up, though the workplace was really understanding, and there are issues to deal with in other roles that I hold. All in all a busy week….
When things go wrong there is a number of stages that I normally go through. First of all there is the shock… Is this really happening, I can not believe it feelings… Once I have come to terms with the issue I then move into the grievance stage. Even if you expected the issue there is a period of time that you need to overcome the issue, before you are in a reasonable mindset to move forward. The next stage that I normally go through is the solution stage. In the solution stage, I cover off the options I have, the risks with the options and how to turn things into the best possible situation. Then the final stage is the grateful stage. In this stage I am actually thankful for the issue and realise that there is plenty to be grateful in my life and also the opportunities that came from the issue.
Over the last ten days I have been through the stages…. The shock, the grievance and then the solution through to being grateful…. Some of the things that I am grateful for is that I have a great bunch of children that stepped up to the task this last week. They helped out around the house with dinners, lunches and other household tasks. They also caught the bus to and from school to take the pressure off me, as well as reorganised their afternoon programs to free up some time. So though there is still some challenges outstanding from the last week, I am grateful for the children I have….
- When experiencing a challenge in your life what is something that you discovered that you are grateful for?
- What opportunity have you come across when experiencing a problem?
Where do you Lead from?
- Are you a leader that is out front?
- Do you have an open door policy?
- Do you know what your staff are thinking?
As a subunit commander in the Army Reserve I have been taught to lead from the front. "Push forward and see what is really happening on the front line." The greatest military leaders would push forward regularly and see what was really happening. Meanwhile some of the greatest military disasters occurred due to commanders making decisions and plans from the rear, without a good situation awareness of what is really happening in the front line.
Does this apply in the civilian workplace? I say YES… I am amazed at the number of managers, senior managers and executives that do not "talk to the troops". Yes, I believe in the chain of command and that direction and taskings comes through that chain, but you need to develop situational awareness from the front line staff. There are a number of ways to achieve this. Some that I employ are:
- Saying hello to staff on arrival in the morning and make a habit to talk with staff in the building throughout the day. These discussions should occur at times without an agenda.
- At my Army Squadron I have directed that once a month we hold a BBQ at the end of the parade night that all personnel are to attend. This creates an informal opportunity for all ranks to mix and talk. This has contributed to a large break down of barriers in communication within the Squadron.
- Another method of pushing forward is to visit your staff in their workplaces. Visit all the sites that you are responsible for on a regular basis. Doing this regularly without an agenda builds trust and relationships with all the staff.
A good example of why pushing forward works was when I was responsible for a number of Children Services, which were located in over ten locations. On one of my visits I was talking to one of the educators which had nominated for some upcoming training. As far as I was aware the training was all organised and the staff that had nominated had all been informed. I found out that day, that this was not the case. The situation was easy fixed at that point, however if left longer, it would have been a bigger issue.
Another benefit of pushing forward aside from listening to the staff, their concerns and victories, is that you can share your vision. You need to be careful how you do this as you do not want to be seen as pushing forward just to sell your idea. However, when listening to your staff and answering questions the opportunity will come up to share your vision….
- When is the last time you had a conversation with a staff member without an agenda in mind?
- Have you served your client directly as you stand side by side with your front line staff?
- Do your staff see you as approachable (note: this is about what your staff think, not what you think)?
What makes for Good Customer Service?
This last week I popped into Officeworks to pick up some office supplies and was amazed at the level of customer service I received. It was a quick trip to the store, however the staff were very friendly and helpful. As I entered the store the staff member behind the counter that had just finished serving a customer looked over, smiled and said "hello". The greeter at door was busy serving someone else when I walked in. However as I headed to the area I was after he came to find me. The greeter offered his assistance… By the time I left the store every staff member I came in contact with smiled, said hello and offered their assistance. It was a textbook experience of customer service. On leaving I told the staff member serving me that everyone was so friendly and happy today. She responded with another positive comment.
It was a great experience and certainly left a good taste in the mouth. With an experience like that I will be going back there and telling my friends about it….. Just like I am telling you about the experience through this blog. So I guess delivering good customer service makes good business sense. It builds your brand by word of mouth and has your customers coming back for more. But how do you build good customer service in your team??? Did I hear training??? Well I think that training is good, however staff morale is first. If your staff are not happy and do not have good morale then no amount of training will create a culture of customer service. As a leader I believe that your front line staff serve your clients, while your leadership serve your front line staff.
So what makes for good customer service? In the case of my Officeworks example above the staff all smiled, were friendly, said hello and offered their assistance. They all had a focus on serving the customer and helping the customer to achieve what they came in the store to do. It is amazing how the small things make a difference….. A smile and a warm greeting goes so far in connecting with others. Each and every day I encourage you to smile and say hello to people you do not know. I find it not just brings a smile to others, but also makes me feel happier.
- What good customer service experience have you had in the last week?
- In what ways do you build a good culture and morale in your team?
- Do you smile and say hello to people that you don't know?
Time to Ponder
In recent times, I have had a few moments to stop, observe and review… Or in another term, to ponder. In a fast paced world I have found that it can be difficult to get time alone, with nothing to do, but think. When it is the last time that you have taken time to just ponder?
On of my favourite things to do while pondering is to people watch. I enjoy sitting down in a public space and watch people interact with each other. Even without hearing the conversation a lot can be taken in from just watching. Watching the actions, reactions and the body language. So much can be learnt through observing others.
Another benefit of pondering is allowing the time for one's own brain to think in a creative way. To think without an agenda is a freeing experience. It allows us the ability to think outside the square, to come up with new ideas and ways of doing things. I encourage you to take the time out of your busy schedule to just ponder….
- When is the last time that you took time to let you mind wander freely?
- What great ideas have come to you when you least expect it?
- What is the a favourite place for you to ponder?
Testing my Fitness
Last weekend I did a fitness and swim test. I used this tests as a gauge on my fitness levels. As you may be aware I have been on a health kick in recent times. I am eating healthier (with more improvements to come), sleeping more and have been exercising more. Though I am not the fittest person, I am fitter than I was three months ago. After all fitness and health is a not a competition with others, it is a competition with self.
Last year I did not look after myself. I did not exercise regularly, had little sleep and gained a fair amount of weight. My pants started to tighten around my waist and I knew that I had to do something about it. So for the last two months, I have been walking the dog (he was getting fat too), exercising regularly, sleeping more and eating healthier.
The results were clear. My fitness test was easier to do and I achieved results at a level that I have not done for years…. I still have a way to go and my weight is still a little high, but I am on track….
- Are you neglecting your health?
- Do you exercise regularly?
- Do you eat healthy?
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What is your Stroke?
Last week my youngest daughter had her swimming carnival at school. She entered three events. She was first in backstroke, second in breaststroke and seventh (last)in the freestyle. She had a fun day and I a, proud that she gave the events a go. With the freestyle event, Anna focused on telling me all that things that went wrong. Her goggles were loose…..
It is interesting how we focus on what goes wrong and not focus on what went right. I asked Anna about her other two events. She had less to say…. In the end we celebrated her wins too.
After the conversation I took away three key points from the day, that can be useful in life in general:
- Have fun, give things a go!!!
- Review what went wrong and focus on the solution.
- Celebrate your wins.


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- "Patience attains All that it strives for. He who has God Finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices."
- "It is love alone that gives worth to all things"
- "Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul."
- "Pain is never permanent."
- "To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that."
- "What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!"
- "More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones."
- "It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not be always the same."
- (said of God): "If this is the way you treat your friends, it's no wonder you have so few!"
- "Let nothing disturb thee, nothing affright thee; all things are passing; God never changeth."
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In my last two posts (see: Reduce Triglycerides Naturally & Why Take Fish Oil if You Take a Statin Drug?), I discussed how, in my program for reversal of heart disease, we follow what I call the "Rule of 60": LDL 60 mg/dl, HDL 60 mg/dl, triglycerides 60 mg/dl, or 60:60:60.
We achieve greater control over heart disease risk by adhering to this formula, relying on as little medication as possible.
The question to consider here is: How can you achieve HDL of 60 mg/dl or greater?
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A kick scooter is a great thing when you are young. Along with bicycles, inline skates and skateboards, this is in equal measure a transport means and a plaything. Long ago, kick scooters were made from simple wooden planks and a pair of small wheels, usually by kids themselves. Nowadays, a lot of engineering and technology are invested in their design and manufacturing. Today any scooter on the market is actually a really safe and sturdy vehicle, compared to the rest of the human powered transportation devices used on land. Unlike inline skates, it is easy to ride successfully. Unlike a regular skateboard, scooters are much more adequate for riding on cracked or rugged pavement and between other pedestrians. And its big advantage compared to a bicycle is that it produces smaller speeds, so there is a lot less to worry about if your children like to go fast. So, a kick scooter is a really good option for kids all ages. If you are looking into buying one for your child, here are several useful ideas.
Local Sport Store.
Your local sports store most likely has not only the best weight bench, but the best kids scooter in stock also. Because of their popularity and a steady increase in popularity over the previous two decades, it is pretty unlikely you can find a larger store that holds bicycles or inline skates, and doesn't have any scooters. But, it's very likely you will not find a big range of different models or manufacturers.
Extreme Sports.
While it developed as a method of transportation, kick scooter also became interesting to the extreme sports crowd. Today, there are plenty of specialized models that have different range of wheels and other modifications. In an extreme sports store, you will most likely find kick scooters, but don't be surprised if they are intended for more serious use like doing tricks in the skate parks. This doesn't mean your kid can't ride them, but they will probably be a bit more expensive than the standard models. Also, educate your kids about safety and get safety gear like pads and helmets if they decide to try their hand at the local skate park.
Online Purchase.
You have the greatest choice between different makes and models on the internet. With enough time, you can almost certainly find a kick scooter that is just right for your child. A lot of used kick scooters can also be found on different auction websites. These, like many things you buy from previous owners, can be a bit of a gamble, so choose wisely.
Try one or more of these options in your search. If you are meticulous and persistent, you will definitely find the perfect kick scooter for your kid.