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Departure Date: 30 Jan 2049
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: MSC Divina
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Departs: Genoa
Returns: Genoa
Ports of call: 6
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|Sat 30 Jan 2049
|Genoa, Italy
|Genoa is an important seaport in northern Italy. It is also known as 'the Superb One' due to its illustrious past. Today it rises from the sea, with two massive towers providing striking landmarks. It is a real mix of the old and the new with many grand palaces and modest houses with pastel-coloured terracotta-roofs next to each other. Add to this, numerous churches with a variety of architectural styles, lovely seaside villas, several luxurious boutiques, and streets filled with vendors and buyers, and one can understand why it is said: 'Colourful, noisy and busy, that's Genoa'. more info
|Sun 31 Jan 2049
|Marseille, France
|Located on the SE coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's largest commercial port, and is also the largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. It serves as a gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, impressionistic art, and ancient architecture. This cosmopolitan city with 300 days of sunshine a year, clear blue skies and the down-to-earth warmth of its residents, boasts a trading history that goes back more than 2,500 years. It is renowned for its beaches, a wide range of water sports, and particularly teaching scuba diving. more info
|Mon 1 Feb 2049
|Barcelona, Spain
|Barcelona, located in Catalonia Spain, is Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, and one of the world's major global cities. Today, Barcelona balances itself on the cutting edge of architecture, intellectual life, and style. Indeed Barcelona won the 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, the first time that the winner has been a city, and not an individual architect. The 'Gothic Quarter' is the centre of the old city of Barcelona, where many of the buildings date as far back as the Roman settlement. The Art Nouveau architectural style has a great number of buildings listed as World Heritage Sites. more info
|Tue 2 Feb 2049
|Ibiza Town, Spain
|Ibiza Town, or as the locals call it Vila d'Eivissa, is situated on the SE coast of the Spanish island of Ibiza, of which it is the capital. Most famous for its night life - indeed the island is regarded the undisputed Party Capital of the World - two of the island's most luxurious nightclubs, Pacha and El Divino, are located in Ibiza Town itself, while the nightclub Space is just south of the town. Ibiza Town is certainly the most fascinating part of the island, as it has a concentration of all the attractions and eccentricities which have made Ibiza world famous. more info
|Wed 3 Feb 2049
|At Sea
|Thu 4 Feb 2049
|Naples, Italy
|Naples is an historic city over 2,500 years old, sitting on the west coast of southern Italy by the Gulf of Naples. Located halfway between two volcanic areas, Mount Vesuvius and Camp Flegrei and with numerous tours and cruise excursions available at the port, one may be inclined to miss out on what Naples itself has to offer. It has some of the world's best opera houses and theatres, and is often called an open-air museum because of its many historic statues and monuments. View finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, at the famous National Archaeological Museum. more info
|Fri 5 Feb 2049
|Livorno, Italy
|Livorno is the third largest port on the west coast of Italy, and is well known for supporting cruise ship tourism to Florence, the Tower of Pisa, the hill towns of Tuscany, Cinque Terre with its enchanting villages, and the Chianti wine region, generally with time allowed for visiting some famous outlet stores of famous fashion houses. However the port of Livorno itself has a lot to offer visitors. Criss-crossed by Medicean canals that are still navigable, and with its port overlooked by towers and fortresses, this well-planned city is most appealing. In or out of town, you are sure to have a wonderful time. more info
|Sat 6 Feb 2049
|Genoa, Italy
|Genoa is an important seaport in northern Italy. It is also known as 'the Superb One' due to its illustrious past. Today it rises from the sea, with two massive towers providing striking landmarks. It is a real mix of the old and the new with many grand palaces and modest houses with pastel-coloured terracotta-roofs next to each other. Add to this, numerous churches with a variety of architectural styles, lovely seaside villas, several luxurious boutiques, and streets filled with vendors and buyers, and one can understand why it is said: 'Colourful, noisy and busy, that's Genoa'. more info
Don't miss out on MSC Divina over 7 exciting nights aboard the MSC Divina cruise from Genoa return to Europe - Mediterranean. Your ship starts out from Genoa and calls into 6 ports in 3 countries before returning to Genoa. Your 4 star cruise from MSC Cruises has 1 forward departures. Our exclusive specials start as low as $0 per person/day, twin share. Don't miss out - reserve your cabin today!
MSC Divina Overview
MSC Divina is one of the world's Top 10 Large Resort Ships (Berlitz 2018). Until March 2020 MSC Divina is based in Miami, offering a broad range of itineraries around the Caribbean ranging from 3 to 18 nights. Many cruises call at MSC's brand new Ocean Cay resort in the Bahamas. These cruises are adapted to its mainly US clientele, in line with MSC's growing world-wide appeal. Then from April to December 2020 the Divina sails the Western Mediterranean over 7 nights. The circular itinerary includes Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia (for Rome), Palermo and Cagliari. Guests can board the ship at any of the major ports on the circuit. The transatlantic transition cruises between Genoa and Miami around October and March each year can be recommended, at a very low fare. Some transatlantic cruises call at New York and Bermuda. MSC Cruises offers good affordable cruise vacations the Italian Way, filled with fun activities and having a wide appeal
Of her 1,751 cabins, 80% have an ocean view, and 64% have private balconies they are quite affordable. New Super Family cabins sleep up to six people (two interconnecting triples)at a fixed price regardless of the number of occupants. All cabins have single beds that can be converted into a double bed, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive television, radio, telephone, internet connection (for a fee), minibar, and safe. Super family cabins sleep up to six people and comprise of two connecting triple cabins, two bathrooms and two balconies. All cabins and staterooms are modern, comfortable and very stylish. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times. For suites a basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily.
Food and Dining
The ship has four restaurants and two buffet areas. The two-deck La Reggia Restaurant is set-table set-time venue with Mediterranean cuisine and always-available "slow food" – spaghetti, chicken breast, salmon fillets and vegetable of the day. For breakfast and lunch there is free seating, though be prepared to sit with guests using another language. The alternative restaurant Villa Verde Restaurant is also traditional, offering an assorted Mediterranean menu, including light choices and options that are always available. The ship's L'Olivo, an a la carte speciality restaurant, provides food from 14 countries located in the Mediterranean region. For spicy Mexican cuisine Tex Mex Santa Fe is the right choice. The full-view kitchen completes the traditional atmosphere of this restaurant. All the alternative dining venues charge on an à la carte basis at reasonable prices.
The Strand Theatre is a state-of-the-art 1600 seat venue and its twice-nightly productions have received high acclaim. Some productions may be short, just 30 minutes. Catch a movie in the 4D Cinema. Dance late at Club 33 Disco or have fun at the Royal Palm Casino. For the young set there's the Graffitti Disco Teen and the video games room Virtual World.
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What's included?
- Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
- All main meals on-board
- Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
- Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
- Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
- In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
- Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Butler & valet services (select cabins)
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
What's excluded?
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
- Drinks, including water at restaurants
- Casino gaming, bar expenses
- Special dietary needs (pre-request, pay)
- Golf simulator, 4D Cinema, F1 simulator, bowling, video games
- Items & services of a personal nature
- Medical services, vaccination costs
- Laundry and/or valet charges
- Laundry, ironing, dry cleaning
- Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- UNICEF donation to children €1 or USD1.50 pp donation, optional
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Service charge (can be pre-paid; adjust with Guest Relations Manager) Embarking Europe, Antilles, Red Sea - € 6/7 pp/night, 14-17y 50%, under 14y free. Embarking outside Europe - USD 6/9/12 pp/night, 3-17y 50%, under 3y free.
- Service charge: food, drink, services not in fare 15%
What's onboard?
- Atrium social centre
- Shopping arcade
- Art arcade
- Five accommodation grades (Bella, Fantastica, Wellness, Aurea, Yacht Club)
- MSC Yacht Club suite area, restaurant
- Restaurants, various sitting options
- MSC Yacht Club dining
- Formal evenings
- Continental breakfast in cabin (Bella class pay)
- Children's menu, dining times
- Dietary requests (book ahead)
- Galaxy disco restaurant
- Sushi Fusion
- Mediterranean Fusion
- Eataly Steakhouse
- Ristorante Italia
- Cirque du Soleil at Sea (dine, show)
- Sports Bar à la carte
- Additional cabin meals, pizza (pay)
- YACHT CLUB DINING (Suites, complimentary)
- Silver Service Restaurant
- Top Sail Lounge (snacks, drinks)
- The One Sun Deck
- High English Tea
- CASUAL DINING (some charges)
- Cafeteria buffet (all meals)
- Grill, pizza, fast food, anytime
- Wine bar, bistro style
- Afternoon tea
- Coffee/chocolate café
- Ice Cream Bar (pay)
- Candy shop
- Drinks packages
- Show Theatre (shows, multilingual hosts)
- Live music, dancing
- Multiple bars
- Nightclub/Disco
- Cinema 4D (pay)
- Cinema outdoors
- Cigar Room
- Casino
- Swimming pools (3)
- Whirlpools (13)
- Top 18 Solarium
- Spa, salon, treatments
- Solarium
- Indoor games, quizzes, crafts, dance lessons
- Outdoor aerobics, exercise leaders
- Gym, fitness centre
- Jogging track
- Sports court
- Basketball
- Tennis
- F1 simulator (pay)
- Internet (pay)
- Wi-Fi cabins & common areas (pay)
- Bowling (50 sq.m.)
- Virtual reality centre
- Library. Card room
- Conference rooms
- Under 18s free (off-peak, pay port charges)
- Under 12s sail free (provisos)
- Baby Club (<3y)
- Mini Club (3-6y)
- Juniors Club (7-11y)
- Young Club (12-14y)
- Teenagers Club (15-17y)
- Child dining arrangements
- Teen's area & waterslide
- Child areas & pool
- Outdoor games, pool, LED wall
- Video games
- Child minding on ship while parents tour ashore (pay)
- Medical centre
- Daily Program newsletter
- Laundry service (pay)
- Elevators (14)
- Wheelchair access good
- Cabin current 110/220V
- Assistance animals (at booking)
You will then have the option to send us an enquiry or you can call us for FREE and speak to one of our Cruise Specialists who will check availability and find you the best possible price.
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This is the first time we've done a project like this, so I thought I'd share. This build will only contain the body of a 1960 Sprite... that's slightly modified.
Almost everything else is all custom. Here is our story. We do engineering design and fab work for the off-road industry. Our neighbor has been getting into the restomod world. His friend had a 1960 Bugeye Sprite out rotting in a field. He found a buyer that wanted to stuff a small block V8 under the hood and sent him to my neighbor for the updates. My neighbor put his foot down, and said we wouldn't feel comfortable putting that much power into a vehicle with minimal chassis, suspension, and brakes. I was called,and from there everything spiraled wildly out of control and the Frogette was born. Full custom chassis and suspension with a Sprite body set on top was the verdict. We're a ways into this, so lets catch up.
Had the body dipped. Luckily some clean metal underneath.
Upper control arm CAD.
Lower control arm CAD and rendering.
Laser cut and welded up.

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This exercise stretches the muscles at the back of the lower leg (the calf) and the Achilles tendon. Do this exercise 3 or 4 times a day, 5 days a week. To do this stretch:
Repeat the exercise with the back knee bent a little, still keeping your back heel on the floor. This will stretch a different part of the calf muscles.
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Valerie Bertinelli is putting on the pressure on Jenny Craig's newest spokesperson, Carrie Fisher
The "Hot in Cleveland" actress, who famously shed 47 pounds on Jenny Craig, told PopEater she'd love to show off her new body with Fisher once the former Princess Leia reached her goal of losing 30 pounds.
"I would love to do a swimsuit reveal with Carrie," Bertinelli said. "I've always looked up to her, so I'd love to film a commercial with her showing off her weight loss. I'm proud of the progress she has made so far.
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Bertinelli joined up with the weight loss program in 2007, dropping from 172 pounds to and astonishing 125 pounds. She already showed off her new bod in 2009 on the cover of People magazine.
The "Star Wars" actress recently signed up with Jenny Craig in an effort to look more like Princess Leia and less like Jabba the Hut. But she insists that she won't be putting on the famous two-piece no matter how much weight she loses.
"I would like to have the option of getting back into the metal bikini," she said at the Jenny Crag announcement press conference. "I won't be doing that, but I'd like the option."
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All SLLC Fitness class descriptions
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture offer a range of fitness and weight loss classes across our 22 leisure facilities, and sometimes it can be hard to remember what each fitness class has to offer you.
Below is a list of the fitness and weight loss classes on offer, and a description of what the class can do for you.
20:20:20 A total body workout combining the moves of Body Attack, Body Pump and Abs.
50+ Exercise is specifically targeting the needs of the older adult in a fun and challenging workout which will boost cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and endurance.
Abs is a short sharp class focusing on the muscles of the trunk, abdominals and lower back, building strength and stamina in those areas. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Aerobics is a combination of rhythmic exercises to music to improve cardiovascular fitness often combined with muscle conditioning exercises to shape and tone your body. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Aquafit is rhythmic exercise in shallow water to improve cardiovascular fitness combined with muscle conditioning exercises to shape and tone your body. The support provided to the body by water reduces the risk of muscle and/or joint injury. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
AquaNatal is a gentle water based exercise class for post and ante natal mums to promote relaxation and wellbeing whilst improving cardiovascular fitness combined with some muscle conditioning exercises.
AquaZumba is a water-based fitness workout using all the fun and funky moves as Zumba with the impact removed. Come join the Pool Party. TM
Baby Yoga promotes wellbeing in baby as well as strengthening the spine, neck and encouraging development. Parents benefit from confidence in handling baby while strengthening their core. Both parent and baby will enjoy increased interaction and communication.
Body Attack is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Body Balance is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
Body Combat is the fiercely energetic cardio workout inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.
Body Jam is a fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds and puts the emphasis as much on having fun as on breaking a sweat. So grab a friend, get front and centre, and get high on the feeling of dance.
Body Pump is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls.
Body Step is an energizing workout that uses a height adjustable step and simple movements on, over and around the step. Cardio blocks push fat burning systems into high gear followed by muscle conditioning tracks that shape and tone your body.
Body Vive is the low-impact, whole body group fitness workout that uses VIVE™ balls, VIVE™ tubes and body weight to boost fitness and core strength.
Breakdance Calling all Bboys and Bgirls. This is a fun dance class for kids learning basic breaker moves and putting them to your favourite R&B music.
Cardio 1 & 2 is a referral only class aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness combined with muscular strength and endurance exercises which make every day activities feel easier. Medical referral only.
Circuit Training is a full body athletic workout combining cardiovascular drills and strength done in time specific intervals. Using a combination of body weight exercises and equipment you will improve cardiovascular fitness as well as challenging all the major muscle groups for all round fitness gains. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Clubbercise If you like the idea of a fitness class that feels more like a night out than a workout then you'll LOVE Clubbercise®
Fun, easy-to-follow dance fitness routines using rave glow sticks to club anthems from 90's classics to the latest chart hits taught in a darkened room with disco lights.
Because of the high and low impact options Clubbercise dance fitness classes are great if you're just starting out on a fitness regime or if you're already a fitness freak!
Club Circuit is a low to moderate intensity class using a combination of body weight exercises and equipment specifically focused on improving posture, balance and lower limb strength.
Club Movers is a low to moderate intensity circuit workout specifically focused on improving cardiovascular fitness combined making every day activities feel easier.
Fitsteps is an energetic, upbeat dance class designed to achieve real, measurable fitness results. The dance workout mixes the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of Latin dances to create fun-filled classes where you don't even realise you're getting fit! Transform your body and have fun dancing to music that will get your heart pumping!
Fun Stroller Fitness is an outdoor session where mum works out with baby in the buggy so they both enjoy the fun and fresh air. As well as power walking/jogging there is resourceful use of structures and space to include a muscular toning element.
HIIT is high intensity interval training that alternates periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. An excellent way to maximize a workout on limited time.
Indoor Cycling is high energy interval training on a modern stationery bike that is fully customizable to the user. You control the tension or resistance on the bike to suit your level of fitness and how challenging you want the workout. Content and style of class may vary between instructors.
Insanity is high intensity training (HIT) Equipment-free full body workout via non-stop strenuous stamina training. It incorporates plyometrics, strength & balance, agility & co-ordination, functional core work, and a stretch. Low impact options are available. Increases cardiovascular fitness, burning carbohydrates and fat more efficiently with a calorie burn lasting anywhere from 3 to 24 hours post workout.
Jog Scotland is a structured, progressive outdoor walk/jog programme. Caters for the complete beginner through to intermediate runners with individual goals set out along the way to help you meet your fitness aims.
Kettlercise is a series of athletic moves which burn fat and improve muscle tone and strength. Swing, clean and press your way to a leaner, more toned physique. One piece of equipment, One goal… and that's fat liberation. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Line Dancing is a fun way to get fit and learn some new moves. Triple step, applejack and pivot turn your way to fitness with line dances set to upbeat music from past and present. Beginner and novice classes available.
LBT is a Legs Bums and Tums workout focused on strengthening and toning the abdominal area, buttocks, hips and thighs. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Metafit is a short sharp full body workout. Combining cardiovascular drills and strength done in time specific intervals, using body weight exercises. You will improve cardiovascular fitness as well as challenging all the major muscle groups for all round fitness gains. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Military Fitness is an invigorating outdoor workout targeting all round fitness gains. Usually graded by ability - beginner, intermediate or advanced so you work at a level to challenge and progress your fitness. Suitable for all fitness levels.
P90X Live is a group focussed total body strength and cardio class that incorporates personal training and functional strength coaching. Classes are designed for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced. Instructors work closely with participants to modify exercises, showing them progressions and regressions so everyone is challenged.
Pilates is a series of gentle core exercises done either seated or lying on a mat. These build flexibility, but also strength, endurance, and coordination of the whole body.
POUND Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin' out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities
Power Chi Yoga takes your body through a series of challenging postures in standing, seated and lying to improve body awareness, flexibility, strength and muscle tone while focusing on breathing and mindful movement.
Power Hoop is a full body toning and shaping class using a weighted hoop. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Street Dance Evolving from the streets of America, this fun dance class for kids puts together popping, locking and hip-hop moves with a little bit of attitude to upbeat music.
Strength and Balance is a referral only class aimed at improving posture, strength and balance.
Swiss Ball uses a series of varied exercises where the body responds to the instability of the ball to remain balanced thus engaging more muscles, mainly the core. This class can improve muscle tone, strength and balance. Content and style of class may vary between instructors. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Tai Chi and Stretch is a blend of tai chi to balance the body's energy flow. Giving a sense of calm and wellbeing and some gentle stretching, to encourage the fullest range of motion around joints maintaining good mobility and muscle condition.
Urban Rebounding is performed entirely on a unique, high quality, spring enhanced mini trampoline with a non-slip surface. The programme uses familiar aerobic moves, sports specific conditioning moves and core stabilization techniques to ensure a full body workout. It provides a surprisingly challenging cardiovascular workout without excess stress on the heart, muscles and joints so is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. It is extremely good fun and puts smiles on faces!
Yoga takes your body through a series of postures in standing, seated and lying to improve body awareness, flexibility, strength, muscle tone while focusing on breathing and mindful movement. Generally followed by 10-15 minutes of meditation or relaxation.
Zumba is a dance-based fitness workout inspired by traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music, designed to burn fat and tone muscles. Ditch the workout, join the party. TM
ZumbAtomic is the crazy cool dance fitness workout for kids set to hip-hop, salsa, reggaeton and more. A Total Blast!! TM
Weigh to Go is a 10 week programme promoting healthy lifestyles in conjunction with NHS Lanarkshire. It consists of 45 minute nutritional information and 45 minutes of circuit style exercise. It is expected that both elements of the class will be undertaken by all participants as the class is suitable for all levels of fitness.
willPower & Grace is a unique full body cardio sculpting barefoot workout. With the sweaty intensity of boot camp, the self awareness of yoga practice, the discipline of Pilates and the uplifting philosophy of a meditation session. Suitable for all fitness levels.
NB Class participants must be 12 years or over with the exception of Body Pump which is 14 years or over. For indoor cycling participants should be 12 years or over and at least 4ft 11in/150cm.


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Indicative Rate * AU$160 to AU$200
Situated in Toowoomba's heritage area known as the Caledonian Estate, Bed and Breakfast Wanulla is the ultimate in luxury accommodation. In a convenient yet quiet position in Burns Street, East Toowoomba, it is close to Queens Park, local cafes, restaurants, St Vincent's Hospital and the Toowoomba Grammar School. It is less than a 10 minute walk from the Central Business District with other restaurants, shops and The Empire Theatre. B and B Wanulla is the perfect base from which to explore the parks, gardens, wineries, restaurants and gourmet produce of the Darling Downs region.
The magnificently restored home, perfectly combines the best of contemporary comforts with traditional elegance. B and B Wanulla offers two deluxe suites with guests having the exclusive use of a formal lounge and dining room and a wide sun drenched traditional veranda overlooking a pretty garden.
Whether you are celebrating a very special time out to enjoy each other's company, at B and B Wanulla you will do it in style and luxury. It's life's little finer touches that are on offer, meeting your expectations, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Large bedroom with private dressing room and ensuite shower room. The bedroom, furnished with a queen sleigh bed, luxury bed linen, robes, slippers, tea and coffee making facilities, alarm clock, iPod dock, television and antique furniture. The bedroom has a full height sash window which overlooks the front veranda and garden.
Queen bed with a large en-suite including both a shower and luxury bath. This room is slightly smaller than the front bedroom but has been furnished in a similar style and uses the same quality linen and toiletries.
Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. Please visit the operator's website for further information. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD).


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Pennsic: We Will Never Forget — A Recounting by a First-Time Visitor, Carolyn J. Tody
by Carolyn J. Tody
(Carolyn is Genoveva's mother. Pennsic 41 was her first SCA event. This is a recounting of her experiences and adventures at Pennsic.)
Fifteen thousand participants from around the world began to filter into the mile-long encampment in western Pennsylvania. Ahead of them opened a portal to a magical time capsule. Inside lay a ticket to travel back to the Middle Ages.
Sighing with satisfaction, Lady Genoveva von Lübeck looked back at her encampment. It was an enchanted place. The enormous rainfly gave her a private outdoor living space spanning two round canvas pavilions and the portable wooden furniture she created over the past year. Even so, she wanted to do more. In the meantime, she walked through the turreted castle arch that served as an entry to the Barony of Cynnabar's camp at Pennsic.
Genoveva stared in amazement as she walked through the Pennsic War historical village. Although this was only her second year at Pennsic, it was the forty-first anniversary for historical reenactment.
For thousands each year, this became a secret world, a retreat from the pace of modern life to another time and place. More experienced reenactors had as many as forty years of attendance. Each day brought new participants from around the globe. Their clothing and campsites largely reflected the period of medieval life occurring worldwide between 600 and 1600 A.D.
Yesterday, the earth was bare as far as the eye could see. Over here was a permanent camp store and an office; over there was an open barn. Today, a medieval community was rising. A global village was forming. This paradoxical new world was growing daily. Homespun wearing apparel and makeshift armor was juxtaposed against the occasional hidden cell phone linking its owner to the twenty first century technological age.
It still seemed a bit surreal for Genoveva in her second year. She wandered through, looking at each section of the campground. Marketplaces and eateries sprang into existence. Long-established kingdoms breathed life into their compounds. Castle gates and reviewing stands sprang from their components. An even more complex marketplace rose. Vendors set up awnings with historical displays of pottery, clothing and other accessories from every corner of the globe.
Pennsic University and its related colleges staked their massive tents near the heart of the marketplace. An entire book was published to list every class offered over the two week event.
Emergency services brought in ambulances and created a sprinkler system to cool the overheated, listing daily temperatures and heat indices along with warnings on a large sign at the site. Gatekeepers set up booths to validate in and out traffic. Handicapper services did likewise, issuing ECV passes and limited vicinity parking as an alternative to the massive, yet distant hillside.
Administrators took their places. Volunteers at a location they called "Troll," the registration pavilion, entered data on specially outfitted iPads and distributed two huge, printed directory guides to each newcomer. A medieval world began to emerge.
For Genoveva, this modern 'old world' bore some similarity to the Disney resorts to which she was accustomed. It was complex and otherworldly, yet vastly different and historical in every sense. The olde world became tangible. It was awesome.
And so it was into this magical environment that I entered as Genoveva's invited guest. The evening was dark even though it still quite early, and I had driven far to find this campground outside of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. As I motored along the entry road, an unexpectedly new and surrealistic lifestyle emerged. I realized that I would learn more here than the eagerly anticipated Pennsic University classes on fiber arts, earthen kilns, silk painting, and the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy. My class list expanded. So did my camping survival skills.
Although the vast Pennsic historical village seemed new to me at first, my vast background helped me relate, as it always does. A few years before, I had lived on property at another global village, known fondly as the Disney World complex. At the time, this entertainment giant offered widespread historical elements. With an educational leave from my professional career in my pocket and a 'for sale' sign in front of the house, I accepted an invitation from Disney University to intern in theme park management. Even though I was a decade or two older than some of the participants, I chose the immersion experience to live with roommates from Norway, United Kingdom, France, and Washington State rather than live offsite. In part, this meant sharing a room with a night owl and navigating my own daily commute to classes, on stage presences, and professional casting, sometimes riding a shuttle bus along with characters half in and out of costume. So, after being dropped by a shuttle at the airlock entrance to the tunnels under the Magic Kingdom, I navigated my way on foot, dodging pargo forklift trucks until I reached Costuming, where I donned my new street length outfit and wove in and out of pargos again until I located the particular stairway ascending into my 'onstage' role.
Disney University designed the classes, even though I reported directly to MSU. Besides studying business and joining Disney Management trainees in special DM development opportunities, I toured developing attractions in steel toe shoes and a hard hat, attended "evenings with" the directors of Imagineering, Animation, Audioanimatronics and others. At one point, my own interdisciplinary team designed a new restaurant for Space Mountain and presented it in costume to the theme park Vice Presidents. Other opportunities came through VoluntEars, Give Kids the World, ToastMousters and assisting in the development of the Spectromagic parade.
During each of my dinner breaks in the Magic Kingdom Tunnel's own Cinderella Cafeteria, entrenched employees would seek my attention as a role model for change and ask how to live their own dreams. I hadn't realized this would happen, but happily encouraged and coached them in the necessary action steps until they moved with great momentum into their dream careers. I, on the other hand, barely rested during long months of enjoying my survival in this 24/7 world that never slept.
During that experience, Olde World Antiques in Liberty Square commanded a large part of my Disney presence. Sharing the Silversmith building and located directly across the moat from Cinderella Castle, the antique shop broadened my horizons with visitors from around the world. From here, I often joined in spectacular media events after regular park hours and watched presidents and media moguls venture next door to eat at the Liberty Tree Tavern. European antiques filled this shop. Silver items hallmarked during the Middle Ages featured maker marks that the buyer taught me to read. Vintage jewelry filled display cabinets. Capistrano porcelain chandeliers hung from the ceiling. Artists demonstrated their unique specialties. I mixed many different perfumes from essential oils using an ancient book of recipes, bottling them in replica containers bearing the stamp of antiquity.
Least of all, I liked the silence of the Annex. More than once, as I stood here in costume behind the Annex podium, guests jumped in shock after mistaking me for one of the antique dolls lining the shelves behind my stand. But I did not have to worry; decorated masks, dolls, and vintage bears kept me under their constant vigil as I began to write on 2″ x 3″ break slips ~ at first, poetry about moonbeams dancing along the bridge to Cinderella Castle; then, about my frustration at being confined behind lacy curtains and not outside playing in the sun with guests; and finally, a story about the adventures of antique dolls escaping into the tunnels at night which thus began my current series.
My favorite visitor in the otherwise boring Annex setting was a Brazilian doctor, who closed his clinic for the first time to attend his daughter's wedding; our fascinating conversation lasted over an hour. Another visitor was a British woman who invited me to visit her estate in England, because "we women must stick together." During my daily commute through this vast, complex property, my internship experience became a less and less surreal immersion into a new world.
Now, here I was at Pennsic, entering a new "Olde" world. As I soon discovered, the international Pennsic War event annually draws participants from across the globe. Hosted by SCA, the Society for Creative Anachronism is an international 'living history' group aiming to study and recreate medieval culture prior to the 17th century, primarily European. SCA provides participants with a way to learn beyond the textbook. The organization reenacts the richly detailed past from its current world headquarters at Coopers Lake in Butler County, Pennsylvania, a state richly steeped in history. "Pennsic" is a combination of 'Pennsylvania' and 'Punic War.'
Since modern times spring from the past, knowing from whence we came can be of great help when attempting to understand the present and plan for the future. Pennsic kingdoms attempt to replicate the medieval period without a measure of the treachery, disease and otherwise harmful elements occurring during the Middle Ages. In this way, Pennsic reflects strong values in art and science, chivalry, heraldry, and valor found in various Period societies.
Chivalrous action unfolds in the heart of the Kingdom of Aethelmarc, which is one of nineteen SCA kingdoms throughout the world. My home state of Michigan is in the Middle Kingdom, and stretches from Kentucky to a portion of Ontario, Canada. Other Kingdoms include Atlantia, Meridies, Gleann Abhann, Ealdormere, Ansteorra, Calontir, Drachemwald, An Tir, West, Caid, Lochac, Artemisia, East, AEthelmearc, Trimaris, Northshield, Outlands, and Atenveldt.
During the Pennsic gathering, participants dressed in period apparel gather to socialize and shop, as well as craft, learn new arts, and indulge in the sport of honorable combat. No real conflict exists between the kingdoms. For the sake of calling it a "war," though, the participants do pick competitive sides but only in a spirit of fun and friendship. In fact, friendly people provide the main attraction for participants whether they are returning for the first or for the twentieth time.
In most kingdoms, new kings and queens are chosen every six months after holding an arms tournament to select the winner. In turn, kings and queens recognize people for their service, arts, and marshal prowess.
Titles are taken seriously. You may be a Lady or a Lord, a Baron or a Baroness, a Duke or a Knight, a King or Queen, but there are no peasants; everyone is respected as nobility. Participation is growing. Currently 9,000 to 15,000 global participants attend annually, regularly averaging between 10,000 and 11,000. Foreign guests quite often attend from such countries as Sweden, France, Italy, Germany, and Greece in Europe, Japan, Australia, and occasionally the Middle East, among others.
During the second week of encampment, four major battles occur. Contenders compete early on in the Town Battle for "last man standing." In addition, the Bridge Battle and Champions Battle yield their "best" from each battle. Melee provides an opportunity for team combat.
High safety standards are imposed throughout. Combat is a chivalrous sport. Good armor and excellent sportsmanship make the use of single and two-handed "weapons" less dangerous than the game of football. Moreover, this remains true even during the excitement of hand-to-hand combat involving hundreds. There are many different types of siege weapons, including broadswords, maces, and nine foot long spears. Some combatants also enjoy using archery equipment or other smaller specialty equipment. Well before the battle sports begin, all weapons and armor are rigorously inspected, weaknesses are corrected to specification, and passed for use.
At the beginning of the War, teams choose their allies with an attempt to keep each side as even as possible. A battle plan is formed. Combatants in this sport are fighting for their Kingdom or household. Combatants practice, often warming up in pairs or units. Teams and units are varied. The lesser skilled Baronial Levy Units perform in large blocks, consisting of newer members or those who attend once a year. Elite units perform more complex maneuvers.
Marshals are present to ensure safety, but not necessarily to referee. Pennsic uses an honor system to determine its winners. Players are on their honor to say, "I was inflicted with a "kill action," a hard enough blow to a certain area of the body to kill a person if this were a real battle." The action may knock them to their knees, where they fight from that stance. They are also "killed" if they are hit in an appendage hard enough to lose an arm or leg.
There is a great deal at Pennsic to interest a newcomer. Clothing alone is enough to set in place a sense of the medieval world. Many outfits are highly elaborate; a great deal of talent attends this event, and many make their own apparel. If desired, there are also commercial outlets offering the components.
Numerous items are used to denote achievement. White belts, worn by Knights, are considered to be 'black belts' of the sport, an achievement usually accomplished only after seven to ten long years of training. Various crowns convey a bevy of different meanings. Kingdoms and Baronies award special medallions. Artistically illuminated certificates are completed by hand, then personalized in ancient calligraphy to acknowledge a new level of achievement.
Participants are motivated to attend in ways too numerous to comprehensively list. Some people enjoy the combat. Others like to be part of a group learning fascinating historical insights. Another prime draw is found in experiencing new techniques in arts, crafts, and science. Camping is also a sport many enjoy. But overall, people come to meet new friends or reunite with those they already know.
Newcomers can watch a tremendous amount of developing activity as it unfolds. On any given battle day, a tremendous amount of pageantry occurs when uniformed units form into lines and march onto the battlefield carrying banners. Spectators will hear the clash of weapons and shields. Most agree, however, that the most exciting time for an outsider is at the end of the event when the Friday Field battle ensues. At this time, large units collide, moving in mass to make or break the day.
In addition to happenings already mentioned, there are occasional stage performances. The Known World Players is one group that encompasses actors from all of the Kingdom chapters within the SCA, including parts of the world that were known to exist during the Medieval period. Players are auditioned and cast a year before coming together to direct a play, which at Pennsic XLI was "Anne of a Thousand Days."
There are also art and craft demos, primarily Blacksmith. Goods produced are not sold but smiths may entertain a barter or exchange of goods.
Lady Genoveva felt that her campsite bore improvement over her first year of attendance, when she crowded herself into a borrowed pavilion. Now she owns two. For the next few days of the event, I shared one of those pavilions with my seven-year old grandson and several dividing curtains. My space contained a closet rod, chair, and nice camping cot, which I made extra comfortable with an air mattress and a memory foam mattress folded in half. His portion of the pavilion contained a small canvas 'Kidcot' bed covered in a blue tent that enclosed the sleeping child. The remaining space in the pavilion was given over to an entryway with shelves and hanging organizers for storage.
The morning after my arrival, I ventured out to view other campsites in our Barony. As I later came to understand, each Kingdom is a regional club within the greater SCA organization. Many of them had well-established territorial encampments around the vast campground.
Our site was located at the front of the Barony near a castle entry arch. I was surprised to discover that after assembling our pavilions, my grandson and Genoveva's friend Gregor had dug the Barony firepit in front of our site. Actually, our campsite was in front of the firepit. Either way, I appreciated conversations shared around social centers in the encampment.
Our camp master assembled several helpful features in advance. Most prominent among them was a vast community awning and nearby hot and cold running water for a sink in the kitchen tent, water that was filtered three times for drinking. But what surprised me the most was an enclosed, open air shower tent with adjoining dressing room. Later that evening, I realized I could take a shower under the stars. The only drawback to the entire camp arrangement was a shared bank of portable bathrooms that sat just outside the entry to our Barony. Entering those on a hot summer day was akin to roasting in a sauna at my gym.
Several of the Cynnabar tents rose to a twenty foot high peak similar to "Genoveva Pavilion," although others were square or domed. One was artistically handmade. Another was the 'EZ up' variety of awning with customized canvas sides.
Genoveva and Gregor had created the massive canvas rainfly supported by striped poles that spanned the front of their pavilions and created a fine outdoor living space. The intense sun was no match for our shelter. Although it only rained on one of the days I visited, we were well protected during this horrific, battering assault. Under the rainfly, she assembled a dishwashing station and furniture she had built to fit together without the benefit of glue or nails, which included a six-foot table and four benches. Two high back chairs completed the group, one painted with her crest and the other featuring my grandson's crest. Between them on the ground lay a large, Persian-style rug.
Her cozy interior contained a modular queen bed. Hats hung on hooks slung from the supports, as did canvas slings to hold shelves. Other features included a makeshift vanity table and desk. I was impressed to see her open a freestanding canvas closet and take out five costumes to lend me from many new ones she had sewn over the past year. There was also room for period clothing she made for Alexander and for Gregor, who was about to join us with his SCA-approved armor, 'weapons,' and a measure of chivalrous heraldry.
Even under this rainfly, summer temperatures mounted. Ice replacement became a daily chore using a collapsible borrowed wagon. Alexander chose to help out in this category with very little assistance, and this year he will be surprised to see that I purchased one for permanent use in the camp.
I stayed long enough for Alexander to celebrate his eighth birthday. Baking a cake in camp was challenging, so without prodding he designed a S'more cake constructed from marshmallows. On top of this we drizzled melted chocolate over graham crackers. We lost our birthday candles and instead lit toothpicks. The Baroness made a surprise visit to present him with his first scout knife which he stored in his treasure chest. Overall this was a very special celebration.
Soon, knights began to shine their armor and seek inspections for their weaponry. Some purchased new protective gear or replaced weaker armor for a safer experience. A vast array of ethnic flair appeared, including many outfits featuring chainmail. Feathered hats and shining helmets looked distinctively diverse, yet somehow provided symmetry to the field of color that flooded battlefield viewing stations.
A reenactment was underway. At home in the mundane world, however, a workweek was ending. New participants arrived to erect their campsites. Soon the Barony was so full that I could barely wind my way between tents to reach the open air shower in the evening.
My days were full. At a minimum, I joined classes and ate dinner with my family in the marketplace, shopping a little along the way. Fresh produce and other healthy foods were available for purchase among the abundance of period merchandise and crafted objects. I had plenty of opportunity to linger and talk too long with new acquaintances, but very little truly quiet time to write or practice any of a various array of my usual arts. We should all be so lucky.
At night, I occasionally watched Alexander as respectful social parties began to blossom all around the encampment honoring their Kings and Queens. Our campfire attracted an amazing number of fascinating storytellers from across our entire Barony.
When I left several days later, I took home fond memories shared with others, and incredible insights into the world that existed before my time. Spending time with family was my main motive for attending before I time traveled into the past. I found much more, however, after my daughter introduced me to Pennsic and the SCA, where I met interesting friends, other published authors, and artists who were expert in their specialties.
My insider peek at Genoveva's glorious creations was satisfying. Among those especially highlighted were her classes, Art and Sciences exhibition booth, and pavilion. There were also many other classes I journeyed through as well as my first battle reenactment intermingling thousands of combatants wearing finely crafted armor.
Genoveva is now a blackwork enthusiast. She is a period seamstress and maker of fine millinery. As Pennsic University opened its doors, she taught a well-received blackwork class. For the rest of that week, students sought our camp to show us finished work and earn the ultimate prize: a set of tools to fill the class project in the wooden box she bestowed upon them. A week later, she joined the many fascinating presenters who represented each historical period at the arts and sciences show, with her booth featuring a blackwork head covering and period garments. It was here at her booth that the local channel 10 television crew covering Pennsic XVI filmed an interview with Genoveva. Naturally, I filmed the crew filming her. But overall, it was fascinating to learn about arts and methods practiced during various historical periods.
I received other gifts during my stay. My daughter customized for me a large "platter" hat as protection from the sun. She fashioned this avant-garde, flat-brimmed hat from black wool, trimming it with feathers and dragonfly cutwork as a practical aspect of German period fashion in the sixteenth century. Her own red platter hat received nodding approvals whenever she wore it to marketplace. Returning from an errand one day, three artists asked her to sit while they sketched her. I too benefited from her artistry because, as we walked along together laughing, a gentleman smiled and tipped his hat to me in the style of a bygone era.
Our peak experience arrived when Gregor joined us in Pennsylvania. He was tall and carried his armor bravely into battle, looking wonderful in a feathered platter hat. She also made him a new shirt with complex upper sleeves that were both folded and pleated.
We spent a day or two preparing for the first battle reenactment. When the time came for the first of five battles, the Barony of Cynnabar's company of thirty joined the Middle Kingdom procession to the battlefield. Music played, drums beat, and banners flew. Our colors were red, black, and white. Over my long red dress, I wore a crested, cross-body banner (baldric) from right shoulder to left hip. I held my long skirt up to avoid tripping, using the same hand that held a parasol aloft as a sun shield. In my other hand I held a pewter goblet but my huge feathered hat dropped down, obscuring my eyes so that I had to push it higher with the water glass sloshing over as we enjoyed the thrill of partaking in pageantry.
With taller contenders marching ahead, I could only see Gregor's armor and huge feathered hat moving through the camp. Eventually, we ended at the field for pre-battle pictures; that was when Gregor turned around to step into the picture. Genoveva caught sight of the reenactment spirit reflected in his and others' eyes as we waited for the battle to begin. For as long as I live, and probably longer, I will never forget the surge of beautifully armored men and women recreating history before my eyes.
The first battle of Pennsic XLI occurred on Monday, my last day at the camp. I left the next day to bring Alexander home. This year, Genoveva was Chamberlain to her Highness. Next year, the keyword is 'more.' She created a blog to feature articles about reconstructing sixteenth century clothing, and suggested an adjoining table with my artwork at the Arts & Sciences Display. In the future, she plans to meet and help more people who enjoy the event.
She has also begun to make more things, the first of which is a castle privacy screen. She hopes her queen will find this very helpful.
By 2013, she will make a wagon and cool garb. Her pavilion will have new finials, banners, and a mirrored vanity. Gregor will enjoy a portable chair and an armor stand. Alexander looks forward to learning more about tools and the discipline of knightly period valor for children. He enjoys a good blacksmith demo and anything involving engineering.
As for me, I'm researching the period aspects of miniature replicas, figurative clay, painting, fiber, and writing. I haven't decided which to pursue, but am happy for a few months without the nightly temptation of delicious dinner with family at Beast & Boar. Next year, I will be skinny and join Alexander in eating stirfry.


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By Jennifer Gregory
Jennifer Gregory is a journalist with over 17 years professional writing experience. Jennifer blogs via Contently.com.
Did you hear about the webinar where the presenter's dog barked the whole time? Were you participating the time the presenter slowly read the information off the slide as if she were reciting the phone book? How about the webinar last week where the presenter had no idea how to use the software and spent the whole time fumbling around?
Many companies have good intentions when hosting a webinar—but they do not make the most of the opportunity. Make a few mistakes and there goes the overall effectiveness of your webinar. With a little bit of planning, however, you can make sure that your webinar doesn't become a cautionary tale.
Don't be a mid-afternoon infomercial
While infomercials can be somewhat entertaining in the middle of the night when you are unable to sleep, no one wants to spend valuable work time listening to a thinly disguised commercial.
"Webinars are expected to be informative and no one is interested in an extended advertisement," said Carson Wardo, Marketing Director at Lunawebs. "If you want your webinar to be successful, provide useful information and do it with enthusiasm and personality."
Put the dog in the other room. Take down family photos.
The last thing you want your audience to see is an Instant Message from your spouse asking you to pick up milk. Or have them distracted by a digital photo frame in
the background with photos of your beach vacation.
Before the webinar begins make sure that you eliminate all distractions that will be audible or visible to your audience, such as unnecessary computer programs running on the screen and personal items in the background. Make sure that you keep kids, dogs and co-workers out of the room where you are hosting the presentation.
Ooops. Remember to practice.
You wouldn't walk out on a stage to take the lead role in a play without many hours of practice and you shouldn't host a webinar without several rehearsals. Michael Y. Brenner, Founder and Principal Consultant, IdeAgency recommends that people practice their presentation from introduction to the conclusion several times. "You may think you know your content backwards and forwards, but when you are in the middle of the webinar even the best of us can stumble," said Brenner.
Don't direct them to the wrong conference room, virtual style
We have all been to in-person meetings where you've been given the number for the wrong conference room or the leader has spent the first 10 minutes making copies because they left the handouts back at the office. Webinars offer the same possibilities for mistakes, just in a different way.
Be sure to distribute all access information to attendees several days before the webinar and triple-check the access information. Do one last equipment test on the computer, software and speakers about 30 minutes before the start time to allow time for last minute adjustments.
Put down the script and talk
Since it's a high probability that all of your attendees know how to read, don't make the mistake of simply reading your slides aloud. "Every presentation should be about content as opposed to a slew of PowerPoint slides," said Ron Thomas, Principal Consultant of Strategy Focused HR. During the presentation include real life examples to help attendees apply the knowledge, talk in a conversational style and include the audience whenever possible through questions or surveys.
The time spent producing and hosting a webinar can be time that positively impacts your customer relationship and the bottom line of your business. With some thought and planning, you can be assured that your webinar won't be the one that people are talking about in the coffee room next week, for the wrong reasons.
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Coming up this evening at 9, "Piers Morgan Tonight" gets "ready to rumble," as former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson laces up his gloves and unleashes his patented brand of unfiltered perspective and unedited candor.
As news of actress Lindsay Lohan's latest brush with the law hits the headlines, Piers Morgan asks his guest – who himself was infamous for various legal missteps – to place the 26-year-old's series of incidents into context:
"She's not as bad as I was, but she's catching up. She's going to get there soon," says the the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles. "It's just a bad, dark place to be."
Having seemingly found a place of calm within his own world, Tyson offers some advice for the young woman who's been to five rehab facilities and in court 19 times:
"She needs an epiphany, she needs this paradigm shift in her life, to realize that everything that she's learned in life, even the good stuff that's allowed her to succeed in life, is all a lie. And now we have to start all over, and find out what's true, and what's not true."
Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, then tune in this evening as the member of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame opens up about his mentor Cus D'Amato and demonstrates for Morgan the keys to a knockout.
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Calm down, let the man speak, it's apparent that he's a different man now...you can atleast listen before you ridicule.
Really, agreed! He's making Oprah look objective and interesting!
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Did Mike Tyson just say "paradigm shift"?
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