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I am one of the event organizers for the Food & Drink Fest …the Festival with Taste, which takes places annually in the spring.   This year we moved to the larger space of Copps Coliseum, Hamilton because the festival is expanding so quickly.  Boasting over 50 of the Hamilton-Halton & Niagara Regions’ top independent restaurants, over 35 local & international wineries, 25 craft breweries and dozens of spirits, liqueurs, bakeries and gourmet foods; the Food & Drink Fest is Southern Ontario’s Meca of all things gourmet food and drink.  My Dirty Little Secret: Despite being in the driver’s seat of the region’s largest culinary event, I can’t cook to save my life. Up until this point, I really could care less if I could cook.  Throughout university I lived on coffee, veggies, chocolate, peanut butter and more coffee, so cooking wasn’t a necessity.  However; once I started working fulltime at Beau Monde Productions (the company that produces Food & Drink Fest), my foodie boss introduced me to the wonderful world of actual food and suddenly peanut butter just wasn’t cutting it anymore (unless of course it is used in a Chicken Stir-fry with peanut sauce over wild rice. Yum!).

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My Dirty Little Food Secret

Last night, I came home to new music.  Yesss! The band: Zeep .  The album: People & Things .  They’re a duo with roots in Brasil and Germany, and their sound is a little Brazilian, a bit tropical and a tad sweet.  Listening to the album, I want to drink sangria or smoke out of a hookah.  The upside of being with someone for 12 years: They can buy you an album after hearing one song and know you’ll like it – and you do.  Happy, happy; joy, joy.

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Zeep, automatic flushing toilets and Friday the 13th

It is easy to find dining experiences for young children at Walt Disney World .  There is a plethora of character meals and you certainly never have to go far to find a kids meal.  But what about older kids, junior high students, and teens?  Are there any memorable or fun restaurants for them? We’ve compiled a list of restaurants we consider the best Disneyworld has to offer big kids and teens.  We aren’t including counter-service / fast food type locations in this list – just table service restaurants.  Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Restaurants for Teens – see: http://www.squidoo.com/Animal-Kingdom-restaurants-for-teens Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park Restaurants for Teens – see: http://www.squidoo.com/Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-restaurants-for-teens Epcot Theme Park Restaurants for Teens – See: http://www.squidoo.com/Epcot-restaurants-for-teens Magic Kingdom Theme Park Restaurants for Teens – see: http://www.squidoo.com/Magic-Kingdom-restaurants-for-teens Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Restaurants for Teens – see: http://www.squidoo.com/Walt-Disney-World-Resort-Hotel-Restaurants-for-Teens Downtown Disney (Orlando) Restaurants for Teens – see: http://www.squidoo.com/Downtown-Disney-Restaurants-for-Teens   Thank you, Stephen Build A Better Mouse Trip Toll free: 877-815-6515

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Great Walt Disney World Restaurants for Older Kids, T’ween, and Teens

Washington Times Editor Solomon Resigns (ABC News) Washington Times editor John Solomon resigns following ouster of 3 executives Washington Times – Oceania – Solomon Islands – Newspaper – John Solomon Washington Times editor Solomon resigns (San Francisco Chronicle) John Solomon, the executive editor of The Washington Times, has resigned, the newspaper said Friday. Solomon has

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Asia Pacific News – Washington Times Editor Solomon Resigns (ABC News)

Have you heard of those Entertainment Books jam-packed full of coupons and discounts? http://dailytreat.dealshop.us/shopping/2009-Entertainment-Book-Offer They’re amazing ! Real-life example: I used a coupon last night with a friend, and I got a free meal from my favorite Mexican restaurant…this fits well into my budget, and I’m sure it fits into yours! The free meal is just one simple example of the AWESOMENESS of this book… These books have massive amounts of coupons that you can use all year, including discounts for restaurants, retail stores, shopping, movie tickets, groceries, services, travel, attractions, car care, home furnishings, and a TON more. This book more than pays for itself within the first couple of times you use it…and it’s got hundreds of coupons and discounts in it! It’s incredible.

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2010 Entertainment Book and FREE 2009 Entertainment Book

Montenegro to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo soon (People’s Daily) Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic said Wednesday that Montenegro will establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo soon. “When one country recognizes another, the logical next move is to establish diplomatic relations,” Djukanovic was quoted by Serbian state news agency TANJUG as saying

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Kosovo Crisis Watch – Montenegro to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo soon (People’s Daily)

Jump to the full entry & travel map Foz de Iguacu, State of Parana, Brazil From Paraty we took our first overnight bus to the Iguassu Falls, on the border of Brazil – Argentina and Paraguay. Not the best nights sleep we’d ever had but well worth the journey when we got to the falls. The first afternoon we spent on the Brazilian side, which has the best views and various viewing platforms and trails, and the 2nd day we spent on the Argentinian side which was absolutely amazing

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Water water everywhere…… — Foz de Iguacu, State of Parana, Brazil

The third and last Friday the 13th of 2009 is upon us, so we thought we’d try to get to the bottom of why this day is feared by some 17-21 million Americans (as estimated by the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute ). Paraskevidekatriaphobia, the scientific term for fear of Friday the 13th, is an amalgam of superstition and old wives’ tales having to do with Friday–a day some claim Jesus was crucified as it was the Romans’ execution day, or when Eve ate that darn apple, when Adam and Eve were thrown out of the Garden of Eden or even the day that Noah’s Great Flood began (which is unlikely as Friday didn’t exist way back then)–and the number 13.

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The Origins of Friday the 13th

A rumor that we had heard earlier this fall about EVOO in Somerville seems to have some substance, as the Boston on the Go blog mentions that the restaurant will indeed be moving from Somerville to Kendall Square in Cambridge. The article states that EVOO will likely make the move from Beacon Street near the Cambridge border to 350 Third Street in Kendall Square in February of 2010. Boston on the Go also reports that they will be sharing the new Kendall Square space with a second location of Za, an upscale Arlington pizza spot.

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EVOO to Move from Somerville to Kendall Square in Cambridge

Time ripe for peace with Philippine Muslim rebels: Clinton (AFP via Yahoo! News) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday the time was ripe for the Philippines to finally seal a peace deal with the country’s largest Muslim separatist group and end a 30-year insurgency. ‘23 dead’ as Philippine communists, security clash (AFP via

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Philippines – Time ripe for peace with Philippine Muslim rebels: Clinton (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The highly-anticipated opening of a restaurant and bar in Cambridge is finally about to become reality. According to their website, Lord Hobo will be opening this coming Sunday (November 15) on Hampshire Street near the edge of Kendall Square where the offbeat and eclectic B-Side Lounge used to be. Lord Hobo looks to be a beer bar, with a large number of high-quality beers both on tap and in bottles (the owner of Lord Hobo also runs the Moan and Dove, a popular beer bar in Amherst), but the place will also offer gastropub-style food, including such dishes as fried oysters, lobster macaroni and cheese, truffle chips, hanger steak and fries, homemade gnocchi, saffron risotto paella, and seared cod

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Lord Hobo is Opening in Cambridge This Weekend

Greece Coach Otto Rehhagel Confident Ahead Of Ukraine Clash (Goal.com) Greece are out to eliminate Ukraine in the upcoming two-legged World Cup play-off tie and head coach Otto Rehhagel is confident that his men will punch their ticket to South Africa. Bulgaria FM Jeleva: No Grounds to Recall Bulgarian UK Ambassador (Novinite.com) There are no

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Eastern Europe – Greece Coach Otto Rehhagel Confident Ahead Of Ukraine Clash (Goal.com)

An organic vegan restaurant near the Oak Grove T stop in Malden is closing its doors this weekend, with a plan in the works to move to Somerville. According to the restaurant’s website, Vej Naturals will be open through this upcoming weekend before shutting its Washington Street location for good. The note on the site goes on to say that they are planning on moving to a bigger location in Somerville’s Davis Square, but the move has not yet been finalized.

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Vej Naturals Is Leaving Malden, Planning to Move to Davis Square in Somerville

Top Sri Lankan general may run for presidency (Guardian Unlimited) Mastermind of Tamil campaign Sarath Fonseka steps down to lead coalition against president Sri Lanka’s top general, who masterminded the defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam after a 25-year civil war, has resigned from his post to enter politics as the head of

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Sri Lanka Conflict Monitor – Top Sri Lankan general may run for presidency (Guardian Unlimited)

Last night…Inoteca.  19 person dinner party, we sat downstairs.   $34 a head (not including wine) – the dinner party menu.  Grilled calamari w/ fennel and tomato | beets, orange, pecorino, and mint | bruschette and meats | truffle egg toast | polenta |eggplant lasagna, etc.  A great place to hold a dinner for that size. Schillers - Last Saturday night, 2:30 am: nachos, fries, tecate. I love Corey.  Everyone loves Corey.   Order the smashed strawberry drink.  (Sidenote: I went to Schillers two weeks ago with my law firm and by the end of the meal every male attorney had ordered one of these.  It’s not girly, it’s delicious.) Welcome to the Johnsons: $2 beer, $1 pool.  Can’t beat it

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This Week’s Restaurant Round-Up (L.E.S. edition)

To many people, the old Route 66 represents the romance of the open road. Even though it was replaced with modern highways and officially decommissioned in 1985, this 2,400-mile stretch of road from Chicago to Los Angeles continues to have many of the one-of-a-kind motels, cafés, and other landmarks that sprung up during the Mother Road’s heyday. To help locate those attractions, the National Park Service has launched an online Discover Our Shared Heritage travel itinerary on Route 66

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A New Way to Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Marriott International, Inc announced that it will expand its green hotel portfolio ten─fold over the next five years by introducing a green hotel prototype that will be pre─certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), an internationally recognised green building certification system designed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). According to a report in breakingtravelnews, the green hotel prototype, which will be available in April 2010, will save owners approximately USD 1,00,000 and six months in design time and reduce hotel’s energy and water consumption by up to 25 per cent

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Marriott International accelerates green hotel development

To give the nation a little of taste of the acting chops and luminous beauty we can all expect from her new sitcom debut (working name, Single Serving), Padma Lakshmi made a cameo on 30 Rock last night as the prospective host of Jack’s new talk show Dealbreakers. Either that or it was just another TV appearance to promote her pregnancy . It was not as epic as her defining role in Glitter , not as indie as her part in the Eels’ music video, a B+ effort all around really, but the clip is worth a look.

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Padmaverse: Pregnant Padma Interviews for New Job on 30 Rock

Nawalgarh, lying south-west of Jhunjhunu boasts of some of the finest frescoes in the Shekhawati region . Founded in 1737 AD by Thakur Nawal Singh Ji Bahadur (Shekhawat), Nawalgarh was surrounded by a wall and four gates allowing entry to the village.

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Aath Haveli Complex in Nawalgarh – Home of Best Haveli Frescoes and Mural in the Shekhawati Region in Rajasthan

Jump to the full entry & travel map Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina OMG! This place is amazing! Greeted like not-so-minor royalty by the general manager we were quickly introduced to our charming butler (yes, butler…) on arrival. People on either side pressed cards into my sweaty palm (it is 29 degrees out!) with a breathless “should you need anything…” or “if we can make you any more welcome…” For some reason, these lovely people were and are under the illusion I’m some kind of VIP.

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Don’t cry for me Argentina! — Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina