Director ~Paul Haggis,
Movie cast ~Liam Neeson, Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks and Olivia Wilde.
Synopsis~ Life seems perfect for John Brennan until his wife, Lara, is arrested for a gruesome murder she says she didn’t commit. Three years into her sentence, John is struggling to hold his family together, raising their son and teaching at college while he pursues every means available to prove her innocence. With the rejection of their final appeal, Lara becomes suicidal and Continue reading
Whether offering a continental breakfast, swimming pool, 24 hour room service, or free Wi-Fi, hotels are always competing for visitors. But, hotels are notorious for displaying bland artwork. Last weekend, my husband and I stayed at Hotel Max to celebrate Hubby’s birthday. We picked this hotel because of the rave reviews and we were not disappointed
1/2 cup bulgar wheat
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tbsp olive oil
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
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Earth Hour was this past Saturday March 26. Turning off the lights on March 26 was just a step to recognize that mother earth needs our help. Together we can protect earth’s precious resources by conserving, developing, and spreading the word. Support Earth Hour by going beyond the light switch.Take action to make our world a better placeand share your act with the world. 60 Earth Hours is meaningless if we stop there. Remember it’s not a celebration, it’s not a party, it’s not acommercial or money making effort,60 Earth Hours is a journey not a destination.How can you conserve this year?
Photo captured at Hotel Max Lobby
Have you noticed that the word “Starbucks Coffee” is no longer being used on Starbucks cups and cup sleeves?! Many folks are questioning the rationale behind this logo change with some angry coffee drinkers voicing their protest on the Starbucks website. Starbucks, which doesn’t want to be known for selling just coffee anymore announced it was dropping the words “Starbucks Coffee” from
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Visitors to the Winslow Wharf Marina may have seen a stone grouping of river rock flowers and figures in yoga poses, positioned in the small patch of garden across from the Chandlery. These sculptures, rocks brought to life by way of rods and fixative, represent the mid-point in terms of scale. Ethan Currier is the man behind this creation.His range of work also includes at one end a 6,000-pound granite stegosaurus that presently resides on a Connecticut road, and at the other a series of granite puzzles and candle holders in river rock. More Photos below Continue reading
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond “Liz” Taylor, (27 February 1932 – 23 March 2011) was an English-born American actress. Elizabeth Taylor, who went from child star to Hollywood sex symbol to cinema grand dame is dead at age 79. She burst into the public eye with “National Velvet” in 1944 and went on to star in more than 60 films, collecting two Oscars along the way. Continue reading
Jordin Sparks recently rocked the red carpet thirty pounds lighter in a super alluring black get-up and with Raven-Symone‘s weight loss,I couldn’t help but think that Jennifer Hudson may have played motivator a bit. Either way, all three women are looking curvier, healthier and more luscious than ever. But who’s looks the sexiest in their slim girl swag?
For those looking for the vacation-of-a-lifetime, The Selous Safari Company offers an unparalleled safari and beach experience in Tanzania. Ras Kutani is a lovely location on the Tanzanian coast, about an hours’ drive from Dar es Salaam.The spot captures the essence of Tanzania natural beauty, while on your way to Ras Kutani you will be able to see Tanzania’s coastal vegetation which is lush and dotted. Amongst it are several small farming villages, where clusters of thatched huts stand under palm and papaya trees. Continue reading
In celebration of the first week of spring, a nationwide event is taking place to encourage people to jump-start their healthy-living habits. It’s called Wellness Week. Top spas and fitness centers are offering half-price deals and special programs from March 21-27 as part of a nationwide initiative devoted to helping people jumpstart healthier and happier lives. Continue reading
Thirteen members of the Dar es Salaam-based Five Stars Modern Taarab music band group have died and nine others seriously injured in a terrible road carnage which happened along Mikumi highway in Morogoro on Monday night. To read more visit here >>The Citizen
Prince William and Kate Middleton have traded in the royal treatment for the Hollywood treatment, thanks to the upcoming Lifetime movie ‘William & Kate.’
The film, which stars Nico Evers-Swindell and Camilla Luddington as the prince and his bride-to-be, details the couple’s romance leading up to their wedding on April 29.William and Kate, who met while attending Scotland’s University of St. Andrews, began their courtship in 2003, finally becoming engaged during a trip to Kenya in 2010. Continue reading
DWTS Season 12
The cast has been announced and the pairings are posted! For the first DWTS in 2011 we have a boxing legend, a Karate Kid, the obligatory Disney actor, a model, a girl next door, a rapper, a wrestler, a talk show host, a future Hall of Famer, a professional dieter and a guy no one has heard of. So, here are the celebrities and their professional partners in Dancing with the Stars season 12 and the judges’ scores in week 1: Continue reading
Happy Birthday Baby!!
I have the best husband in the whole world! Yes, I’m in love like we first met. I feel so lucky and blessed to have him as my husband. Thank you for being my partner in this adventure called life. ~~I Love You ~~ Continue reading
Like all of you, we’ve been watching the devastating aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and like all of you, we want to help.Here are three simple things we can do to help the Japanese people: Continue reading
