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By: Carol Enright - NewsMagazineNetwork
On Sept. 20, St. Louis Premium Outlets, the outlet center planned for the south side of Hwy. 40 east of the Daniel Boone Bridge, announced that it had signed a number of new merchants, including BCBGMAXAZRIA, Charlotte Russe, Jos. A. Bank, Bass, Gold Toe, Saucony, Sperry and Vera Bradley. Simon Property Group and Woodmont Outlets, joint developers of the mall, said the property is now 75 percent leased.
Ten days earlier, Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, the outlet center going up on the north side of Hwy. 40 east of the Hardee’s Iceplex, announced that it had accelerated its opening by nearly three months to Aug. 2, 2013, to take advantage of the back-to-school, tax-free weekend.
These are the latest in an ongoing string of “tit-for-tat” announcements that have taken on the tenor of a tennis match since the race to build an outlet mall began to heat up last spring. Taubman served first when it announced its unofficial groundbreaking in April. Simon quickly returned the ball by announcing that same day that Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th had signed on as an anchor. On July 11,
Simon held its official groundbreaking. Exactly two weeks later, Taubman held its official groundbreaking. Through it all, both developers have maintained that only one outlet mall can succeed in Chesterfield Valley – and both have reiterated that they are fully committed to building their respective outlet malls.
At the Simon groundbreaking in July, Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger used the word “surreal” to describe the prospect of two outlet malls in Chesterfield Valley.
“I would have thought, by this point in time, one would have dropped out,” the mayor said at the time.
In an August interview with West Newsmagazine, Martin Sneider, adjunct professor of retail at Washington University’s Olin School of Business, called it “suicidal” for developers to build competing outlet centers in Chesterfield.
But it’s been three months since those July groundbreakings and both developers appear more entrenched than ever.
Taubman has secured its building permit and ramped up construction at its site. At presstime, Simon was still working on securing its municipal zoning approval from the city – the last step before getting a building permit from the county – but had received city approval to construct footings and foundations.
Those who have been following the story continue to wonder why the city is allowing two outlet malls to be built.
The short answer is: It isn’t.
“We don’t have the ability, based on so many laws, to pick and choose winners and losers,” explained Geiger. “Once developers come in and comply with all the legal zoning requirements, it then becomes a matter of the marketplace, not the city, being able to say yes or no.”
Geiger said he believes one outlet mall “would be terrific for the region and terrific for Chesterfield.”
But, like many Chesterfield residents, he said, “I, too, have a problem with two of these premium outlet malls.”
What most residents don’t understand, said Geiger, is that as long as developers build in accordance with the zoning requirements of the city’s comprehensive (master) plan, the city has little choice but to let them proceed. In fact, if the developer complies with all city requirements and the city denies its approval, the city could open itself up to legal action.
In the case of the outlet malls, both sites are zoned planned commercial. This allows the building of retail stores, hotels, restaurants or office buildings.
“We didn’t zone it for a premium outlet center,” said Geiger. “We zoned it for a planned commercial, which allows retail.”
Geiger said the Taubman Group approached the city with a proposal for an outlet mall in July 2011. In February 2012, the owner of Chesterfield Blue Valley, the future home of St. Louis Premium Outlets, told the city that a developer was interested in building a premium outlet mall on 50 acres of his land.
“My mouth dropped open,” said Geiger. “Not knowing much about premium outlet malls, I’m thinking, ‘we’ll have two?’”
In each case, Geiger said the city’s job was to make sure that the developer complied with the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning laws.
“The zoning laws say that a landowner has the right to realize the highest value for his property, as long as they’re in compliance with the comprehensive plan and the zoning for the municipality they’re trying to develop,” Geiger explained.
Even as the city was working with both developers on their site plans, Geiger said city staff expected that one would eventually pull up stakes.
“History showed us these two competitors had tangled in the past and, at the last minute, one had pulled out. We fully expected the free-market system to have the same result here,” he said.
If both malls eventually do open, Chesterfield can expect an influx of two-to-three million shoppers. And both developers have said that up to 90 percent of these shoppers will be from outside the city.
Chesterfield Police Chief Ray Johnson acknowledged that a new outlet mall or malls would place “an added workload” on the department.
“We are looking toward (the outlet malls) with an eye toward the increased people, which always brings crime, victimization and traffic,” said Johnson.
The flip side of having too many people flooding into the city is having too few to support two new malls. So, what happens if one fails?
Geiger said the city’s property maintenance ordinance would require the developer to keep the property up. However, if one of the centers were to fail, Geiger said the city would ask the developer to tear it down. Still, the mayor said he doubts that either developer would risk its reputation by leaving behind an eyesore.
“The visibility of both of these outlet malls from the highway is outstanding,” said Geiger. “I can’t imagine that they would leave those buildings so that people could say, ‘That’s Simon’s or Taubman’s failed outlet center.’ ”
13 Ekim 2012 Cumartesi
Tanger and Simon to Celebrate Grand Opening of Tanger Outlets in Texas City on Friday, October 19th
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GREENSBORO, N.C. and INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Outlets in Texas City will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 19th, and when the store doors open, shoppers along the Gulf Coast will have a new destination for fashion and savings timed perfectly - just before the Holidays.
The shopping center is a 50/50 joint venture between Tanger Factory Outlets Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading developer of high quality outlet centers and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the world's leading retail real estate company.
The 350,000 square foot upscale outlet center is located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Houston and 20 miles north of Galveston on highly-traveled Interstate 45 at Exit 17 at Holland Road. There is also the potential of a 50,000 square foot expansion from the first phase of the project which opens on October 19th.
The region's economy will be provided a significant economic boost from the opening of Tanger Outlets through sales and property tax revenues as well as the creation of more than 900 full and part-time retail management and sales positions.
Eighty brand name and designer outlet stores will be featured. Stores include: Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, IZOD, J.Crew, Jones New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Reebok, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, White House Black Market and many other popular outlet brands.
"We are looking forward to introducing our latest Tanger Outlet Center to shoppers and to exceeding their expectations," said Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Factory Outlets. "Tanger customers along the Gulf Coast will discover a first class shopping atmosphere, leading upscale brands, the latest fashion trends and savings that come direct from the manufacturer."
"I would like to thank Mayor Doyle and the entire staff in Texas City for their tremendous support and all their efforts in making this shopping center a reality," commented John R. Klein, President of Simon's Premium Outlets platform. "The Simon and Tanger organizations have worked together during the past year to develop a high-quality outlet center which will be presented to shoppers in a few short weeks."
"Tanger and Simon are committed to making a difference in the communities they serve," said Aimee Braswell Tanger Outlets General Manager. "The Grand Opening coincides with Tanger Outlets' 19th Annual PinkSTYLE Breast Cancer awareness program that benefits local and national Breast Cancer programs." The PinkSTYLE Grand Opening Weekend is scheduled for October 19-21 and will benefit University of Texas Medical Branch Health's Breast Cancer program.
"Helping women understand and access comprehensive, quality care is our goal as breast health specialists," said UTMB Assistant Professor of Radiology, Angelica Robinson. "Our advanced, personalized services—delivered by a team of radiologists, surgeons, oncologists and plastic surgeons — are housed in one location, the UTMB Cancer Center at Victory Lakes. We are so grateful for this partnership with Tanger Outlets and Simon Property Group, and we thank them for their generous support of our efforts to improve the health and quality of life for women with breast cancer." To celebrate and welcome shoppers, the center will host a weekend of spectacular opening activities. Special events and entertainment will include:
-- Stores Open
When: Friday, October 19 at 9:00 AM
-- Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
When: Friday, October 19 10:00 AM
Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Outlets; John R. Klein, President of Simon Property Group's Premium Outlets platform; Aaron Damerson, Executive Director, Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism; Texas City Mayor Mathew T. Doyle, and additional local officials will be on hand to open the new Tanger Outlet Center Texas City.
-- Kris Allen Concert Followed by Firework Presentation
When: Friday Evening, October 19, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pink Lights and Sound Celebration featuring American Idol's Kris Allen and a firework spectacular after the concert. The concert and firework presentation are free and open to the public. Register at tangeroutlet.com/krisallen to win VIP tickets and a chance to meet Kris Allen.
SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/02/4875966/tanger-and-simon-to-celebrate.html#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/02/4875966/tanger-and-simon-to-celebrate.html#storylink=cpy
The shopping center is a 50/50 joint venture between Tanger Factory Outlets Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading developer of high quality outlet centers and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the world's leading retail real estate company.
The 350,000 square foot upscale outlet center is located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Houston and 20 miles north of Galveston on highly-traveled Interstate 45 at Exit 17 at Holland Road. There is also the potential of a 50,000 square foot expansion from the first phase of the project which opens on October 19th.
The region's economy will be provided a significant economic boost from the opening of Tanger Outlets through sales and property tax revenues as well as the creation of more than 900 full and part-time retail management and sales positions.
Eighty brand name and designer outlet stores will be featured. Stores include: Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, IZOD, J.Crew, Jones New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Reebok, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, White House Black Market and many other popular outlet brands.
"We are looking forward to introducing our latest Tanger Outlet Center to shoppers and to exceeding their expectations," said Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Factory Outlets. "Tanger customers along the Gulf Coast will discover a first class shopping atmosphere, leading upscale brands, the latest fashion trends and savings that come direct from the manufacturer."
"I would like to thank Mayor Doyle and the entire staff in Texas City for their tremendous support and all their efforts in making this shopping center a reality," commented John R. Klein, President of Simon's Premium Outlets platform. "The Simon and Tanger organizations have worked together during the past year to develop a high-quality outlet center which will be presented to shoppers in a few short weeks."
"Tanger and Simon are committed to making a difference in the communities they serve," said Aimee Braswell Tanger Outlets General Manager. "The Grand Opening coincides with Tanger Outlets' 19th Annual PinkSTYLE Breast Cancer awareness program that benefits local and national Breast Cancer programs." The PinkSTYLE Grand Opening Weekend is scheduled for October 19-21 and will benefit University of Texas Medical Branch Health's Breast Cancer program.
"Helping women understand and access comprehensive, quality care is our goal as breast health specialists," said UTMB Assistant Professor of Radiology, Angelica Robinson. "Our advanced, personalized services—delivered by a team of radiologists, surgeons, oncologists and plastic surgeons — are housed in one location, the UTMB Cancer Center at Victory Lakes. We are so grateful for this partnership with Tanger Outlets and Simon Property Group, and we thank them for their generous support of our efforts to improve the health and quality of life for women with breast cancer." To celebrate and welcome shoppers, the center will host a weekend of spectacular opening activities. Special events and entertainment will include:
-- Stores Open
When: Friday, October 19 at 9:00 AM
-- Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
When: Friday, October 19 10:00 AM
Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Outlets; John R. Klein, President of Simon Property Group's Premium Outlets platform; Aaron Damerson, Executive Director, Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism; Texas City Mayor Mathew T. Doyle, and additional local officials will be on hand to open the new Tanger Outlet Center Texas City.
-- Kris Allen Concert Followed by Firework Presentation
When: Friday Evening, October 19, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pink Lights and Sound Celebration featuring American Idol's Kris Allen and a firework spectacular after the concert. The concert and firework presentation are free and open to the public. Register at tangeroutlet.com/krisallen to win VIP tickets and a chance to meet Kris Allen.
SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/02/4875966/tanger-and-simon-to-celebrate.html#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/02/4875966/tanger-and-simon-to-celebrate.html#storylink=cpy
Tanger Declares Dividend For Third Quarter 2012
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. This cash dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012 to holders of record on October 30, 2012.
Since becoming a public company in May 1993, the company has paid a cash dividend each quarter and has increased its dividend each year.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 39 upscale outlet shopping centers in 25 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 11.9 million square feet leased to over 2,500 stores operated by more than 425 different brand name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com.
SOURCE Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
Since becoming a public company in May 1993, the company has paid a cash dividend each quarter and has increased its dividend each year.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 39 upscale outlet shopping centers in 25 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 11.9 million square feet leased to over 2,500 stores operated by more than 425 different brand name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com.
SOURCE Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
Armored Truck Robbed at Outlet Mall
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By 8NewsNOW Staff
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating the robbery of an armored truck just before noon Friday at an outlet mall in downtown Las Vegas.
Police said a guard from the armored truck was making his rounds at Premium Outlets North when two men came up behind him and struck him with a baseball bat. The robbers took the guard's bag.
The guard fired a shot at the robbers as they were running away but the bullet did not strike anyone, police said. The robbers drove away from the scene in a light-colored four-door sedan, possibly with mismatched wheels.
The robbers are described as two white or Hispanic men in their 20s. The first man was last seen a black hooded sweatshirt, stocking cap, sunglasses and an unknown colored shirt. A clothing description of the second robber is not known.
Both men had stubble beards, wore construction reflector vests and are described as being between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches.
The guard was taken to University Medical Center for evaluation. He was not seriously injured.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Metro's robbery section at 702-828-3591 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating the robbery of an armored truck just before noon Friday at an outlet mall in downtown Las Vegas.
Police said a guard from the armored truck was making his rounds at Premium Outlets North when two men came up behind him and struck him with a baseball bat. The robbers took the guard's bag.
The guard fired a shot at the robbers as they were running away but the bullet did not strike anyone, police said. The robbers drove away from the scene in a light-colored four-door sedan, possibly with mismatched wheels.
The robbers are described as two white or Hispanic men in their 20s. The first man was last seen a black hooded sweatshirt, stocking cap, sunglasses and an unknown colored shirt. A clothing description of the second robber is not known.
Both men had stubble beards, wore construction reflector vests and are described as being between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches.
The guard was taken to University Medical Center for evaluation. He was not seriously injured.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Metro's robbery section at 702-828-3591 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
Countdown begins for Tanger Outlets
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By T.J. Aulds The Daily News Published October 5, 2012 TEXAS CITY — In two weeks, the heavy equipment and construction crews will give way to Nike sneakers and Michael Kors dresses.
The countdown to the opening of the Tanger Outlets center in Texas City began in earnest Thursday as the Oct. 19 opening of the shopping center approaches.
During a Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Tanger Outlets manager Aimee Braswell talked about the construction progress and revealed the official tenant list. Braswell said 74 of the 80 retail spots in the 350,000-square-foot center have been leased.
Before the public opening of the center, an invitation-only sneak peek Night of Hope Pinkstyle Gala is scheduled for Oct. 18 to benefit UTMB Health’s breast cancer research, prevention and treatment programs.
That pink theme will continuing through the opening weekend with a series of planned breast cancer awareness programs. On the 19th, “American Idol” Season 8 winner Kris Allen will perform, and there will be a fireworks display during the center’s Pink Sounds and Lights event starting at 7 p.m.
Officials with Tanger, which partnered with Simon Premium Outlets on the Texas City complex, expect big things from this shopping center, Jim Roberts, the director of new business development, said.
Nationwide, Tanger Outlets centers draw about 175 million people annually, Roberts said, comparing his company’s foot traffic to the attendance at major sporting events.
By comparison, the 30 Major League Baseball clubs drew 74.86 million fans this season, while the NFL’s teams draw about 18 million fans each season and the NBA’s 30 teams draw about 17.1 million fans.
Part of that draw, Roberts notes, is that Tanger centers are either near destinations or on the way to popular destinations, often places that have beaches.
Texas City was picked because of its proximity to Galveston as a destination point, he said.
The bigger news coming from the meeting, however, was the list of confirmed stores.
While news of some stores has been made public — including articles in The Daily News — the first confirmed list was released by Braswell on Thursday.
It includes previously reported stores such as Polo Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Famous Footwear, Old Navy and Michael Kors. There were also a handful of stores not previously listed, including Bass, Aeropostale, Chico’s and Kay Jewelers.
Once open, the outlet center’s hours will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
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At a glance
WHAT: Tanger Outlets
WHERE: 5885 Gulf Freeway in Texas City; I-45, exit 17 at Holland Road
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
INFO: Call Tanger shopper services, 866-956-9233, or visit tangeroutlet.com
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Stores by category. Some stores repeat in different categories.
Accessories/Jewelry
Bass, Claire’s, Coach Factory, Fossil, GUESS Factory Store, Kay Jewelers, LOFT Outlet, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, rue21, Sunglass Hut, Ultra Diamonds
Children’s Apparel
P.S. by Aeropostale, Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Disney Store Outlet, Gap Factory Store, Gymboree Outlet, Hartstrings, J. Crew/crewcuts, Justice, Under Armour
Apparel
Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Chico’s Outlet, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear, dressbarn, Gap Factory Store, GUESS Factory Store, Haggar Clothing Co., Hurley, Izod, J. Crew/crewcuts, Jones New York, Kasper, Kenneth Cole, Lane Bryant Outlet, Levi’s Outlet, LOFT Outlet, Michael Kors, New York & Company, New York, New York, Old Navy Outlet, Perry Ellis, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reebok, rue21, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Uniform Outlet, U.S. Polo Assn., Van Heusen, White House/Black Market, Zumiez.
Footwear
Aldo, Bass, Clarks Bostonian, Converse, Crocs, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, GUESS Factory Store, Journeys, Naturalizer, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Puma, Reebok, Skechers, Sperry/Sacony, Under Armour, Vans
Specialty
Direct Tools, Disney Store Outlet, Elizabeth Arden, Fragrance Outlet, Kay Jewelers, Kitchen Collection, Lids, Lindt Chocolate, Perfumania, Samsonite
Food
Auntie Anne’s, Chicken Now, China Max, Great Wraps, Starbucks, Villa Fresh
By T.J. Aulds The Daily News Published October 5, 2012 TEXAS CITY — In two weeks, the heavy equipment and construction crews will give way to Nike sneakers and Michael Kors dresses.The countdown to the opening of the Tanger Outlets center in Texas City began in earnest Thursday as the Oct. 19 opening of the shopping center approaches.
During a Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Tanger Outlets manager Aimee Braswell talked about the construction progress and revealed the official tenant list. Braswell said 74 of the 80 retail spots in the 350,000-square-foot center have been leased.
Before the public opening of the center, an invitation-only sneak peek Night of Hope Pinkstyle Gala is scheduled for Oct. 18 to benefit UTMB Health’s breast cancer research, prevention and treatment programs.
That pink theme will continuing through the opening weekend with a series of planned breast cancer awareness programs. On the 19th, “American Idol” Season 8 winner Kris Allen will perform, and there will be a fireworks display during the center’s Pink Sounds and Lights event starting at 7 p.m.
Officials with Tanger, which partnered with Simon Premium Outlets on the Texas City complex, expect big things from this shopping center, Jim Roberts, the director of new business development, said.
Nationwide, Tanger Outlets centers draw about 175 million people annually, Roberts said, comparing his company’s foot traffic to the attendance at major sporting events.
By comparison, the 30 Major League Baseball clubs drew 74.86 million fans this season, while the NFL’s teams draw about 18 million fans each season and the NBA’s 30 teams draw about 17.1 million fans.
Part of that draw, Roberts notes, is that Tanger centers are either near destinations or on the way to popular destinations, often places that have beaches.
Texas City was picked because of its proximity to Galveston as a destination point, he said.
The bigger news coming from the meeting, however, was the list of confirmed stores.
While news of some stores has been made public — including articles in The Daily News — the first confirmed list was released by Braswell on Thursday.
It includes previously reported stores such as Polo Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Famous Footwear, Old Navy and Michael Kors. There were also a handful of stores not previously listed, including Bass, Aeropostale, Chico’s and Kay Jewelers.
Once open, the outlet center’s hours will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
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At a glance
WHAT: Tanger Outlets
WHERE: 5885 Gulf Freeway in Texas City; I-45, exit 17 at Holland Road
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
INFO: Call Tanger shopper services, 866-956-9233, or visit tangeroutlet.com
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Stores by category. Some stores repeat in different categories.
Accessories/Jewelry
Bass, Claire’s, Coach Factory, Fossil, GUESS Factory Store, Kay Jewelers, LOFT Outlet, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, rue21, Sunglass Hut, Ultra Diamonds
Children’s Apparel
P.S. by Aeropostale, Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Disney Store Outlet, Gap Factory Store, Gymboree Outlet, Hartstrings, J. Crew/crewcuts, Justice, Under Armour
Apparel
Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Chico’s Outlet, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear, dressbarn, Gap Factory Store, GUESS Factory Store, Haggar Clothing Co., Hurley, Izod, J. Crew/crewcuts, Jones New York, Kasper, Kenneth Cole, Lane Bryant Outlet, Levi’s Outlet, LOFT Outlet, Michael Kors, New York & Company, New York, New York, Old Navy Outlet, Perry Ellis, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reebok, rue21, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Uniform Outlet, U.S. Polo Assn., Van Heusen, White House/Black Market, Zumiez.
Footwear
Aldo, Bass, Clarks Bostonian, Converse, Crocs, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, GUESS Factory Store, Journeys, Naturalizer, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Puma, Reebok, Skechers, Sperry/Sacony, Under Armour, Vans
Specialty
Direct Tools, Disney Store Outlet, Elizabeth Arden, Fragrance Outlet, Kay Jewelers, Kitchen Collection, Lids, Lindt Chocolate, Perfumania, Samsonite
Food
Auntie Anne’s, Chicken Now, China Max, Great Wraps, Starbucks, Villa Fresh
12 Ekim 2012 Cuma
It's That Time of Year Again!
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How time flies! I cannot believe it is already the end of September. It feels like yesterday we were heading back from Joplin, Missouri and I was eager to apply for a trip leader position. After the last few crazy weeks of the semester and getting the finance trip leader position I was eager to begin planning for the next Alternative Spring Break trip. After what seemed like a quick summer full of researching, planning and fundraising we have finally made it back to Framingham State and guess what... ASB is in full swing!
Applications have been out for a mere four days and already submissions have been coming in fast and furiously! It is hard to contain my excitement about the trip and I cannot wait until we officially have our group that will be heading to Biloxi, Mississippi. I find myself constantly thinking about ASB and putting off school work to focus on this trip. Attending Alternative Spring Break last year changed my life and I only hope that the trip to Biloxi will have the same effect on other Framingham State students. It is going to be a crazy few weeks full of reading applications, interviewing potential ASB members and notifying our final group. These past five months have flown by so I can only imagine how quickly the rest of this year will pass. In no time it will be spring break and ASB will be off to a new location to create new memories that will last a lifetime!
Carolyn Holland
ASB Trip Leader
Applications have been out for a mere four days and already submissions have been coming in fast and furiously! It is hard to contain my excitement about the trip and I cannot wait until we officially have our group that will be heading to Biloxi, Mississippi. I find myself constantly thinking about ASB and putting off school work to focus on this trip. Attending Alternative Spring Break last year changed my life and I only hope that the trip to Biloxi will have the same effect on other Framingham State students. It is going to be a crazy few weeks full of reading applications, interviewing potential ASB members and notifying our final group. These past five months have flown by so I can only imagine how quickly the rest of this year will pass. In no time it will be spring break and ASB will be off to a new location to create new memories that will last a lifetime!
Carolyn Holland
ASB Trip Leader
We're almost there!
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WOW time flies! It's such an awesome feeling to be so close to having a group! Going to Joplin, MO was such an amazing experience, and I'm so excited to be a part of ASB 2013. My perspective, now as a trip leader, has completely shifted from last year. Right now, I just really want to get as many wonderful people as possible involved in this experience. I hope it will change them the way that it changed me, and I want to make sure that I'm making their ASB experience as amazing and life-changing as possible. Picking the group (and the chaperones!) will, I'm sure, be a stressful, but absolutely rewarding experience in the end :)
-Tori Dost
"Blessed are those who see beauty in humble places, where others see nothing." -Camille Pissarro
-Tori Dost
"Blessed are those who see beauty in humble places, where others see nothing." -Camille Pissarro
New record!
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The applications are in! We broke our record with 60applications this year! Tomorrow (well, technically today) we begin a newprocess—the interview process. Our goal is that an interview will give eachapplicant the chance to truly shine.
I am so incredibly thankful for each person who took thetime to apply this year. You took a chance, dared to think beyond your ownneeds and apply to a program where others come first. Whether you are chosen ornot to be a part of this trip, you should be so proud. Taking the time to applydemonstrates just the kind of person you are—selfless. Thank you! Thank you fortaking an interest, for putting in your effort, and for seeing the value ofservice to others.
There is no doubt that ASB is growing and that FSU students’passion for service is growing too. Your applications have inspired me.
Keep giving back FSU! Whether on ASB this yearor not, you are ALL making a difference J
Love,
The applications are in! We broke our record with 60applications this year! Tomorrow (well, technically today) we begin a newprocess—the interview process. Our goal is that an interview will give eachapplicant the chance to truly shine.
I am so incredibly thankful for each person who took thetime to apply this year. You took a chance, dared to think beyond your ownneeds and apply to a program where others come first. Whether you are chosen ornot to be a part of this trip, you should be so proud. Taking the time to applydemonstrates just the kind of person you are—selfless. Thank you! Thank you fortaking an interest, for putting in your effort, and for seeing the value ofservice to others.
There is no doubt that ASB is growing and that FSU students’passion for service is growing too. Your applications have inspired me.
Keep giving back FSU! Whether on ASB this yearor not, you are ALL making a difference J
Love,
Here's hoping...
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For those of you who aren't connected on Facebook. Here is the picture I WAS going to use as one of those photo Christmas cards to send out.
Just imagine it with the caption underneath; "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"
Off and on all summer Ellen would drag this snowman kit out and try it on for size. She'd ask; "When is it going to snow?" "Argh," I'd say. "Don't rush things."
We did get a dusting of snow last week, but it was too dry and powdery to make any kind of snowman, even a teeny one.
For those of you who aren't connected on Facebook. Here is the picture I WAS going to use as one of those photo Christmas cards to send out.
Just imagine it with the caption underneath; "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"
Off and on all summer Ellen would drag this snowman kit out and try it on for size. She'd ask; "When is it going to snow?" "Argh," I'd say. "Don't rush things."
We did get a dusting of snow last week, but it was too dry and powdery to make any kind of snowman, even a teeny one.
This Morning's Adventure
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The past week or so there has been a heifer up the road who was nearing her calving time. Yesterday she'd been off by herself, but nothing happened all day. Then this morning when I went to feed them I went in to check on her.
She was lying down, with the hooves and the nose of a calf sticking out of her rear. I took one look at the calf and thought; "It's all over for that one." Its tongue was hanging out of its mouth and it just didn't look good. I whacked on the cow but she didn't move; just laid there with her chin in the mud.
I was going to head back to get hubby, but then I saw something.
The calf's chin twitched. I thought I was seeing things. I chucked it a bit and sure enough, it moved again.
I whacked on the cow again, but still she would not move. I thought maybe I could herd her to the corral, but no dice.
So I ran back to the 4-wheeler, got hubby's nice new rope, put it around one of the calf's ankles, dug in my heels and started hauling away.
Nothing happened.
I took a fresh grip and leaned back into it.
The calf moved a fraction of a millimeter.
The cow looked around.
I kept pulling for all I was worth, and hollered at the cow. The calf moved a tiny bit more.
The cow decided things weren't so bleak and started to shove too!
YAY!
The cow gave a big groan, and shoved even more.
We had more movement. I hollered at the cow again.
She shoved some more and...
Finally the whole head of the calf popped out!
We paused a moment and then pulled and shoved respectively until the chest came out.
By this time we had an audience of about 10 other heifers in a half-circle behind us.
I hauled again and out slipped a nice heifer calf, steaming in the 30 some degree morning air. I heard the calf take a wheezing breath, so I whacked on her a bit, and turned her upright. It was just a second or two before she had her head up and was looking around.
I looked behind me and the rest of the heifers were there, along with the belligerent bull. So I made sure the cow knew the calf was there and skedaddled. I was worried about the cow not being able to get up, but she did later.
BUT...
Hubby went up there after awhile to bring them in and the cow had just taken off and left the calf, so hubby brought it in and cleaned it up and now I am thawing colostrum for it. Other than that she's doing OK.
She was lying down, with the hooves and the nose of a calf sticking out of her rear. I took one look at the calf and thought; "It's all over for that one." Its tongue was hanging out of its mouth and it just didn't look good. I whacked on the cow but she didn't move; just laid there with her chin in the mud.
I was going to head back to get hubby, but then I saw something.
The calf's chin twitched. I thought I was seeing things. I chucked it a bit and sure enough, it moved again.
I whacked on the cow again, but still she would not move. I thought maybe I could herd her to the corral, but no dice.
So I ran back to the 4-wheeler, got hubby's nice new rope, put it around one of the calf's ankles, dug in my heels and started hauling away.
Nothing happened.
I took a fresh grip and leaned back into it.
The calf moved a fraction of a millimeter.
The cow looked around.
I kept pulling for all I was worth, and hollered at the cow. The calf moved a tiny bit more.
The cow decided things weren't so bleak and started to shove too!
YAY!
The cow gave a big groan, and shoved even more.
We had more movement. I hollered at the cow again.
She shoved some more and...
Finally the whole head of the calf popped out!
We paused a moment and then pulled and shoved respectively until the chest came out.
By this time we had an audience of about 10 other heifers in a half-circle behind us.
I hauled again and out slipped a nice heifer calf, steaming in the 30 some degree morning air. I heard the calf take a wheezing breath, so I whacked on her a bit, and turned her upright. It was just a second or two before she had her head up and was looking around.
I looked behind me and the rest of the heifers were there, along with the belligerent bull. So I made sure the cow knew the calf was there and skedaddled. I was worried about the cow not being able to get up, but she did later.
BUT...
Hubby went up there after awhile to bring them in and the cow had just taken off and left the calf, so hubby brought it in and cleaned it up and now I am thawing colostrum for it. Other than that she's doing OK.
11 Ekim 2012 Perşembe
Myrtle Beach's Best Kid-Friendly Attractions
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Family vacations create experiences and bonding moments that your kids will remember forever and the Grand Strand is the perfect place for just such a vacation! The area is filled with shows and attractions that provide hours of fun for the whole family. With everything from rides to shows, these kid-friendly events are sure to be fun for you, too.
WonderWorks
While Professor Wonder and his group of scientists were creating a contained man-made tornado at their lab in the Bermuda Triangle, they lost control of the daring experiment. The building was blown all the way to Myrtle Beach where it landed, upside down, on top of a Crab Shack. Fortunately, the other experiments in the lab remained intact and are now here for us to enjoy. This indoor amusement park features a wide variety of activities that thrill (and educate!) both young and old. Feel how cold the water was the night the Titanic sank, visit the bubble lab, experience the winds of a Category 1 hurricane, try to make a complete revolution on the Extreme 360° Bike, lay on a bed of nails and ride the roller-coaster simulator! After you've wound your way through the 100+ exhibits WonderWorks has to offer, you'll finish off the fun with a 3 story indoor ropes course!
Medieval Times
The Royal Family cordially invites you to attend a night of skill and competition where the bravest knights of the realm will compete for honor in a series of epic battles. Cheer your champion as he spurs his horse in the relay race, battles his opponents in daring sword fights and finally competes in the perilous joust. But no 11th Century tournament would be complete without a banquet! As you watch the brave knights battle, you'll dine on simmering tomato bisque soup, golden garlic bread, tender oven-roasted chicken, BBQ spare rib, herb basted potatoes and a flaky apple turnover.
The SkyWheel
Soar to new heights! In May 2011, Myrtle Beach welcomed a thrilling new attraction: the largest observation wheel in the United States. This is unlike any ferris wheel you've ever experienced! After being seated in one of the 42 climate-controlled gondolas in groups of 2 to 6, you'll slowly be raised to 187 feet in the air. Here, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the city and beaches along the Grand Strand. At night, the SkyWheel illuminates the coastline with a breathtaking light show.1 million LED lights set into the side of the wheel swirl in a variety of colors and designs and create the perfect backdrop for an iconic family vacation picture!
Ripley's Aquarium
Come find out why Ripley's Aquarium is South Carolina's most visited attraction! Explore the depths of the ocean while traveling through the aquarium tunnel on a 340 ft long moving glidepath. You'll come face-to-face with dozens of sharks, snappers, sawfish, a sea turtle and a wide variety of beautiful fish swimming above and beside you. The aquarium's smaller tanks also feature tropical fish, piranhas, jelly fish, a Pacific Giant Octopus, poison dart frogs and more. If you're looking for a hands-on experience, be sure to stop by the Discovery Center and Friendship Flats, where you have the opportunity to pet horseshoe crabs and stingrays!
Pirates Voyage
Ahoy, matey! Hundreds of years ago, fearsome pirates roamed the Carolina coast. Today, the crews of two dread pirate ships have returned and are battling for their lost treasure! Watch as they compete on deck and in the water with thrilling acrobatics, daring sword fights, dives and even live animals. As you cheer on your crew, your captain will treat you to a mouth-watering pirate feast that includes creamy vegetable soup, flaky buccaneer bread, half o' roasted cackler (chicken), the Captain's BBQ pork, buttery corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and apple pie.
MagiQuest
Upon entering MagiQuest, you find yourself in an enchanted realm where you use your own magic wand to help you in your journey to become a Magi.This indoor, multi-level attraction is like being inside a video game! As you wander through the realm, use your wand to duel, learn from ancient wizards, defeat dragons and meet pixies. Every Magi's journey is different based on the decisions they make and the battles they win. Each time you visit, your wand will remember what you have done and what you have left to accomplish. Master your skills, beat the game and become a true Magi!
A visit to any of these fun-filled attractions will leave behind lasting memories that your kids will talk about for years to come. To top it all off, discounted tickets to most of these attractions can be purchased at our Front Desk! For additional information, call 1-800-845- 5039. We look forward to seeing you and your family here soon!
Family vacations create experiences and bonding moments that your kids will remember forever and the Grand Strand is the perfect place for just such a vacation! The area is filled with shows and attractions that provide hours of fun for the whole family. With everything from rides to shows, these kid-friendly events are sure to be fun for you, too.WonderWorks
While Professor Wonder and his group of scientists were creating a contained man-made tornado at their lab in the Bermuda Triangle, they lost control of the daring experiment. The building was blown all the way to Myrtle Beach where it landed, upside down, on top of a Crab Shack. Fortunately, the other experiments in the lab remained intact and are now here for us to enjoy. This indoor amusement park features a wide variety of activities that thrill (and educate!) both young and old. Feel how cold the water was the night the Titanic sank, visit the bubble lab, experience the winds of a Category 1 hurricane, try to make a complete revolution on the Extreme 360° Bike, lay on a bed of nails and ride the roller-coaster simulator! After you've wound your way through the 100+ exhibits WonderWorks has to offer, you'll finish off the fun with a 3 story indoor ropes course!Medieval Times
The Royal Family cordially invites you to attend a night of skill and competition where the bravest knights of the realm will compete for honor in a series of epic battles. Cheer your champion as he spurs his horse in the relay race, battles his opponents in daring sword fights and finally competes in the perilous joust. But no 11th Century tournament would be complete without a banquet! As you watch the brave knights battle, you'll dine on simmering tomato bisque soup, golden garlic bread, tender oven-roasted chicken, BBQ spare rib, herb basted potatoes and a flaky apple turnover.
The SkyWheel
Soar to new heights! In May 2011, Myrtle Beach welcomed a thrilling new attraction: the largest observation wheel in the United States. This is unlike any ferris wheel you've ever experienced! After being seated in one of the 42 climate-controlled gondolas in groups of 2 to 6, you'll slowly be raised to 187 feet in the air. Here, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the city and beaches along the Grand Strand. At night, the SkyWheel illuminates the coastline with a breathtaking light show.1 million LED lights set into the side of the wheel swirl in a variety of colors and designs and create the perfect backdrop for an iconic family vacation picture!Ripley's Aquarium
Come find out why Ripley's Aquarium is South Carolina's most visited attraction! Explore the depths of the ocean while traveling through the aquarium tunnel on a 340 ft long moving glidepath. You'll come face-to-face with dozens of sharks, snappers, sawfish, a sea turtle and a wide variety of beautiful fish swimming above and beside you. The aquarium's smaller tanks also feature tropical fish, piranhas, jelly fish, a Pacific Giant Octopus, poison dart frogs and more. If you're looking for a hands-on experience, be sure to stop by the Discovery Center and Friendship Flats, where you have the opportunity to pet horseshoe crabs and stingrays!
Pirates Voyage
Ahoy, matey! Hundreds of years ago, fearsome pirates roamed the Carolina coast. Today, the crews of two dread pirate ships have returned and are battling for their lost treasure! Watch as they compete on deck and in the water with thrilling acrobatics, daring sword fights, dives and even live animals. As you cheer on your crew, your captain will treat you to a mouth-watering pirate feast that includes creamy vegetable soup, flaky buccaneer bread, half o' roasted cackler (chicken), the Captain's BBQ pork, buttery corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and apple pie.MagiQuest
Upon entering MagiQuest, you find yourself in an enchanted realm where you use your own magic wand to help you in your journey to become a Magi.This indoor, multi-level attraction is like being inside a video game! As you wander through the realm, use your wand to duel, learn from ancient wizards, defeat dragons and meet pixies. Every Magi's journey is different based on the decisions they make and the battles they win. Each time you visit, your wand will remember what you have done and what you have left to accomplish. Master your skills, beat the game and become a true Magi!
A visit to any of these fun-filled attractions will leave behind lasting memories that your kids will talk about for years to come. To top it all off, discounted tickets to most of these attractions can be purchased at our Front Desk! For additional information, call 1-800-845- 5039. We look forward to seeing you and your family here soon!
Lonestar visits 'The Price is Right'
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Lonestar fans should tune in to The Price is Right on Thursday, June 16, as the country crew takes over house-band duties on the long-running game show.
The band's been making the TV rounds of late showing off their newest album, Party Heard Around the World, which hit stores in April. And hints are afoot that this Price is Right episode won't be prize-boring: The band's press folks say that viewers can expect an "exciting showcase," replete with a San Diego trip, Lonestar concert tickets and merch and the favored Price bounty ("a new car!").
The Drew Carey-hosted game show airs on CBS weekdays at 10 a.m. locally.
Lonestar fans should tune in to The Price is Right on Thursday, June 16, as the country crew takes over house-band duties on the long-running game show.The band's been making the TV rounds of late showing off their newest album, Party Heard Around the World, which hit stores in April. And hints are afoot that this Price is Right episode won't be prize-boring: The band's press folks say that viewers can expect an "exciting showcase," replete with a San Diego trip, Lonestar concert tickets and merch and the favored Price bounty ("a new car!").
The Drew Carey-hosted game show airs on CBS weekdays at 10 a.m. locally.
Hit's Of The 60's Branson Music Show in 2012, Schedule Info
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There's nothing like 60's music and thankfully Branson has a show that plays nothing BUT music from the 1960's! Hit's of the 60's is back for another season in 2012 and this year is going to be "Rockin" more than ever!
Hit's of the 60's offers the Branson audience a family oriented, high energy show that will take you back to the "British Invasion", "Beach Boy Surfin", "Motown", the "Age of Aquarius", and much more. There is also a heartfelt special tribute for the Vets who served and protect the freedoms that our Country enjoys every single day!
The Hit's of the 60's show runs from Mid March right up through Mid December. An entire season of fun for Branson travelers in 2012. Also, in November and December the Show adds holiday and Christmas songs along to help celebrate and spread the Christmas Spirit (While still maintaining the 1960's music and dance theme).
Looking for tickets and schedule information for the Hit's of the 60's show? For detailed information all you have to do is click on a date that you are planning to visit Branson on the season schedule that is listed below. You can purchase tickets to the show, buy entire travel packages, and/or even book your hotel stay all in one convenient location! Simplicity at it's best for Branson guests. 2:00 PM and 8: PM Shows. 2012 Hit's of the 60's Tickets and Schedule Information.
Hit's of the 60's Branson Music Show In 2012 - Tickets and Schedule Information
There's nothing like 60's music and thankfully Branson has a show that plays nothing BUT music from the 1960's! Hit's of the 60's is back for another season in 2012 and this year is going to be "Rockin" more than ever!Hit's of the 60's offers the Branson audience a family oriented, high energy show that will take you back to the "British Invasion", "Beach Boy Surfin", "Motown", the "Age of Aquarius", and much more. There is also a heartfelt special tribute for the Vets who served and protect the freedoms that our Country enjoys every single day!
The Hit's of the 60's show runs from Mid March right up through Mid December. An entire season of fun for Branson travelers in 2012. Also, in November and December the Show adds holiday and Christmas songs along to help celebrate and spread the Christmas Spirit (While still maintaining the 1960's music and dance theme).
2012 Branson Show Schedule and Tickets Information
Looking for tickets and schedule information for the Hit's of the 60's show? For detailed information all you have to do is click on a date that you are planning to visit Branson on the season schedule that is listed below. You can purchase tickets to the show, buy entire travel packages, and/or even book your hotel stay all in one convenient location! Simplicity at it's best for Branson guests. 2:00 PM and 8: PM Shows. 2012 Hit's of the 60's Tickets and Schedule Information.
Here's hoping...
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For those of you who aren't connected on Facebook. Here is the picture I WAS going to use as one of those photo Christmas cards to send out.
Just imagine it with the caption underneath; "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"
Off and on all summer Ellen would drag this snowman kit out and try it on for size. She'd ask; "When is it going to snow?" "Argh," I'd say. "Don't rush things."
We did get a dusting of snow last week, but it was too dry and powdery to make any kind of snowman, even a teeny one.
For those of you who aren't connected on Facebook. Here is the picture I WAS going to use as one of those photo Christmas cards to send out.
Just imagine it with the caption underneath; "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"
Off and on all summer Ellen would drag this snowman kit out and try it on for size. She'd ask; "When is it going to snow?" "Argh," I'd say. "Don't rush things."
We did get a dusting of snow last week, but it was too dry and powdery to make any kind of snowman, even a teeny one.
This Morning's Adventure
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The past week or so there has been a heifer up the road who was nearing her calving time. Yesterday she'd been off by herself, but nothing happened all day. Then this morning when I went to feed them I went in to check on her.
She was lying down, with the hooves and the nose of a calf sticking out of her rear. I took one look at the calf and thought; "It's all over for that one." Its tongue was hanging out of its mouth and it just didn't look good. I whacked on the cow but she didn't move; just laid there with her chin in the mud.
I was going to head back to get hubby, but then I saw something.
The calf's chin twitched. I thought I was seeing things. I chucked it a bit and sure enough, it moved again.
I whacked on the cow again, but still she would not move. I thought maybe I could herd her to the corral, but no dice.
So I ran back to the 4-wheeler, got hubby's nice new rope, put it around one of the calf's ankles, dug in my heels and started hauling away.
Nothing happened.
I took a fresh grip and leaned back into it.
The calf moved a fraction of a millimeter.
The cow looked around.
I kept pulling for all I was worth, and hollered at the cow. The calf moved a tiny bit more.
The cow decided things weren't so bleak and started to shove too!
YAY!
The cow gave a big groan, and shoved even more.
We had more movement. I hollered at the cow again.
She shoved some more and...
Finally the whole head of the calf popped out!
We paused a moment and then pulled and shoved respectively until the chest came out.
By this time we had an audience of about 10 other heifers in a half-circle behind us.
I hauled again and out slipped a nice heifer calf, steaming in the 30 some degree morning air. I heard the calf take a wheezing breath, so I whacked on her a bit, and turned her upright. It was just a second or two before she had her head up and was looking around.
I looked behind me and the rest of the heifers were there, along with the belligerent bull. So I made sure the cow knew the calf was there and skedaddled. I was worried about the cow not being able to get up, but she did later.
BUT...
Hubby went up there after awhile to bring them in and the cow had just taken off and left the calf, so hubby brought it in and cleaned it up and now I am thawing colostrum for it. Other than that she's doing OK.
She was lying down, with the hooves and the nose of a calf sticking out of her rear. I took one look at the calf and thought; "It's all over for that one." Its tongue was hanging out of its mouth and it just didn't look good. I whacked on the cow but she didn't move; just laid there with her chin in the mud.
I was going to head back to get hubby, but then I saw something.
The calf's chin twitched. I thought I was seeing things. I chucked it a bit and sure enough, it moved again.
I whacked on the cow again, but still she would not move. I thought maybe I could herd her to the corral, but no dice.
So I ran back to the 4-wheeler, got hubby's nice new rope, put it around one of the calf's ankles, dug in my heels and started hauling away.
Nothing happened.
I took a fresh grip and leaned back into it.
The calf moved a fraction of a millimeter.
The cow looked around.
I kept pulling for all I was worth, and hollered at the cow. The calf moved a tiny bit more.
The cow decided things weren't so bleak and started to shove too!
YAY!
The cow gave a big groan, and shoved even more.
We had more movement. I hollered at the cow again.
She shoved some more and...
Finally the whole head of the calf popped out!
We paused a moment and then pulled and shoved respectively until the chest came out.
By this time we had an audience of about 10 other heifers in a half-circle behind us.
I hauled again and out slipped a nice heifer calf, steaming in the 30 some degree morning air. I heard the calf take a wheezing breath, so I whacked on her a bit, and turned her upright. It was just a second or two before she had her head up and was looking around.
I looked behind me and the rest of the heifers were there, along with the belligerent bull. So I made sure the cow knew the calf was there and skedaddled. I was worried about the cow not being able to get up, but she did later.
BUT...
Hubby went up there after awhile to bring them in and the cow had just taken off and left the calf, so hubby brought it in and cleaned it up and now I am thawing colostrum for it. Other than that she's doing OK.
10 Ekim 2012 Çarşamba
The Band Perry's Debut Album Scheduled for Release October 5
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Republic Nashville’s The Band Perry - siblings Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry - will release their first album on October 5.
The self-titled album will contain the trio‘s current single, “If I Die Young,“ #27/#32 on the Billboard/Mediabase singles charts. Written by the band, “If I Die Young” is now available on the trio’s self-titled EP, released in April and available through all major online music sites. “If I Die Young” is The Band Perry’s second single for Republic Nashville; their debut single, “Hip To My Heart,” was a Top Twenty hit. The lush, thought-provoking video for “If I Die Young,” directed by David McClister, (Lady Antebellum, LeAnn Rimes), was shot at Nashville’s historic Two Rivers Mansion.
This summer, the band is putting the finishing touches on their debut album while also working an ambitious touring schedule. Their concerts will take them from one end of the country to another, opening shows for such artists as Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band.
The Band Perry originally hails from Mobile, Alabama, and now make their home in eastern Tennessee. After spending years honing their performing and songwriting skills, their music caught the ears of Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta and Republic Nashville president Jimmy Harnen; The Band Perry signed to Republic Nashville in the summer of 2009.
The self-titled album will contain the trio‘s current single, “If I Die Young,“ #27/#32 on the Billboard/Mediabase singles charts. Written by the band, “If I Die Young” is now available on the trio’s self-titled EP, released in April and available through all major online music sites. “If I Die Young” is The Band Perry’s second single for Republic Nashville; their debut single, “Hip To My Heart,” was a Top Twenty hit. The lush, thought-provoking video for “If I Die Young,” directed by David McClister, (Lady Antebellum, LeAnn Rimes), was shot at Nashville’s historic Two Rivers Mansion.
This summer, the band is putting the finishing touches on their debut album while also working an ambitious touring schedule. Their concerts will take them from one end of the country to another, opening shows for such artists as Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band.
The Band Perry originally hails from Mobile, Alabama, and now make their home in eastern Tennessee. After spending years honing their performing and songwriting skills, their music caught the ears of Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta and Republic Nashville president Jimmy Harnen; The Band Perry signed to Republic Nashville in the summer of 2009.
Here's hoping...
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For those of you who aren't connected on Facebook. Here is the picture I WAS going to use as one of those photo Christmas cards to send out.
Just imagine it with the caption underneath; "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"
Off and on all summer Ellen would drag this snowman kit out and try it on for size. She'd ask; "When is it going to snow?" "Argh," I'd say. "Don't rush things."
We did get a dusting of snow last week, but it was too dry and powdery to make any kind of snowman, even a teeny one.
For those of you who aren't connected on Facebook. Here is the picture I WAS going to use as one of those photo Christmas cards to send out.
Just imagine it with the caption underneath; "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"
Off and on all summer Ellen would drag this snowman kit out and try it on for size. She'd ask; "When is it going to snow?" "Argh," I'd say. "Don't rush things."
We did get a dusting of snow last week, but it was too dry and powdery to make any kind of snowman, even a teeny one.
This Morning's Adventure
To contact us Click HERE
The past week or so there has been a heifer up the road who was nearing her calving time. Yesterday she'd been off by herself, but nothing happened all day. Then this morning when I went to feed them I went in to check on her.
She was lying down, with the hooves and the nose of a calf sticking out of her rear. I took one look at the calf and thought; "It's all over for that one." Its tongue was hanging out of its mouth and it just didn't look good. I whacked on the cow but she didn't move; just laid there with her chin in the mud.
I was going to head back to get hubby, but then I saw something.
The calf's chin twitched. I thought I was seeing things. I chucked it a bit and sure enough, it moved again.
I whacked on the cow again, but still she would not move. I thought maybe I could herd her to the corral, but no dice.
So I ran back to the 4-wheeler, got hubby's nice new rope, put it around one of the calf's ankles, dug in my heels and started hauling away.
Nothing happened.
I took a fresh grip and leaned back into it.
The calf moved a fraction of a millimeter.
The cow looked around.
I kept pulling for all I was worth, and hollered at the cow. The calf moved a tiny bit more.
The cow decided things weren't so bleak and started to shove too!
YAY!
The cow gave a big groan, and shoved even more.
We had more movement. I hollered at the cow again.
She shoved some more and...
Finally the whole head of the calf popped out!
We paused a moment and then pulled and shoved respectively until the chest came out.
By this time we had an audience of about 10 other heifers in a half-circle behind us.
I hauled again and out slipped a nice heifer calf, steaming in the 30 some degree morning air. I heard the calf take a wheezing breath, so I whacked on her a bit, and turned her upright. It was just a second or two before she had her head up and was looking around.
I looked behind me and the rest of the heifers were there, along with the belligerent bull. So I made sure the cow knew the calf was there and skedaddled. I was worried about the cow not being able to get up, but she did later.
BUT...
Hubby went up there after awhile to bring them in and the cow had just taken off and left the calf, so hubby brought it in and cleaned it up and now I am thawing colostrum for it. Other than that she's doing OK.
She was lying down, with the hooves and the nose of a calf sticking out of her rear. I took one look at the calf and thought; "It's all over for that one." Its tongue was hanging out of its mouth and it just didn't look good. I whacked on the cow but she didn't move; just laid there with her chin in the mud.
I was going to head back to get hubby, but then I saw something.
The calf's chin twitched. I thought I was seeing things. I chucked it a bit and sure enough, it moved again.
I whacked on the cow again, but still she would not move. I thought maybe I could herd her to the corral, but no dice.
So I ran back to the 4-wheeler, got hubby's nice new rope, put it around one of the calf's ankles, dug in my heels and started hauling away.
Nothing happened.
I took a fresh grip and leaned back into it.
The calf moved a fraction of a millimeter.
The cow looked around.
I kept pulling for all I was worth, and hollered at the cow. The calf moved a tiny bit more.
The cow decided things weren't so bleak and started to shove too!
YAY!
The cow gave a big groan, and shoved even more.
We had more movement. I hollered at the cow again.
She shoved some more and...
Finally the whole head of the calf popped out!
We paused a moment and then pulled and shoved respectively until the chest came out.
By this time we had an audience of about 10 other heifers in a half-circle behind us.
I hauled again and out slipped a nice heifer calf, steaming in the 30 some degree morning air. I heard the calf take a wheezing breath, so I whacked on her a bit, and turned her upright. It was just a second or two before she had her head up and was looking around.
I looked behind me and the rest of the heifers were there, along with the belligerent bull. So I made sure the cow knew the calf was there and skedaddled. I was worried about the cow not being able to get up, but she did later.
BUT...
Hubby went up there after awhile to bring them in and the cow had just taken off and left the calf, so hubby brought it in and cleaned it up and now I am thawing colostrum for it. Other than that she's doing OK.
ARGH!
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Back after a long hiatus. I am having trouble logging into this blogger thing. It's very annoying. It just takes FOREVER. I think it's our connection.
Well, we have had adventures since I last blogged. Ellen and I went to CA for 2 weeks.
Cool, green California. I will post pictures when I get a chance. Here; I will post this one, if it will let me.
This is one of my favorite pics of her from CA;
This was taken at Sequoia Park, in Eureka next to the zoo. This is a redwood stump. Ellen was kind of leery standing next to the "cave" in the stump, but it wasn't really as dark as it is in the picture.
Well, we have had adventures since I last blogged. Ellen and I went to CA for 2 weeks.
Cool, green California. I will post pictures when I get a chance. Here; I will post this one, if it will let me.
This is one of my favorite pics of her from CA;
This was taken at Sequoia Park, in Eureka next to the zoo. This is a redwood stump. Ellen was kind of leery standing next to the "cave" in the stump, but it wasn't really as dark as it is in the picture.
In the meantime...
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Here are a couple of pictures to illustrate what happened to our yard in Missouri after 2 months of no rain and temps between 90 and 100+ degrees.
Here's Ellen in early May; out helping me garden. Looks like we are behind on the mowing and weedeating chores a wee tad.
Here's Ellen in the first weekend in August; dressed up to go to a family reunion. No need to mow here.
A little randomness:
Bet you have never tried to tow a road grader with a bulldozer, have you?
I have.
It was quite the adventure.
Hubby got himself a newer road grader this summer. The place he bought it from loaded it with some kind of crane-jobber-thingy-mabobber; which meant that the blade on the grader was cocked at a weird angle. (Keep the blade angle in mind.)
So anyway. The grader is on the trailer. Said grader cannot be started unless it is towed. Hmmmm... Thusly grader must be unloaded from trailer by brute force. Have you any idea how heavy a road grader is?Me either; let's just agree that it's mighty heavy and can't be manually pushed off.
Hubby has a large bulldozer and a handy wife he taught how to drive it forward and backward.
So there we are in our respective machines, and I am told to keep an eye on the grader blade...though I can't see it from where I am sitting. But I go backward in the dozer; no movement. I put a little more power to it.
BAM!
The chain breaks.
If you have never broken a heavy-duty chain by trying to tow a grader with a dozer; you haven't lived life on the edge. There's no feeling like your heart in your throat.
We try again.
BAM!
This happens THREE times!
Finally, though, we get a chain that is stout enough to do the job. We are moving forward...well, the grader is moving forward whilst I am moving backward.
Suddenly it's moving sideways! Faster than it takes to read this.
OOPS. Did you forget the blade position?
Yep, it caught on the side of the trailer and pulled the front end of the grader off of the tracks.
So hubby had to use the dozer to lift the grader BACK onto the tracks. THEN he advised me he wasn't sure if the brakes worked on the grader, so brace myself.
The end of the matter was that we got it unloaded and towed to where it needed to be. And the emergency brakes worked, so I do not have whiplash.
A happy ending to a summer adventure.
Here are a couple of pictures to illustrate what happened to our yard in Missouri after 2 months of no rain and temps between 90 and 100+ degrees.
Here's Ellen in early May; out helping me garden. Looks like we are behind on the mowing and weedeating chores a wee tad.
Here's Ellen in the first weekend in August; dressed up to go to a family reunion. No need to mow here.
A little randomness:
Bet you have never tried to tow a road grader with a bulldozer, have you?
I have.
It was quite the adventure.
Hubby got himself a newer road grader this summer. The place he bought it from loaded it with some kind of crane-jobber-thingy-mabobber; which meant that the blade on the grader was cocked at a weird angle. (Keep the blade angle in mind.)
So anyway. The grader is on the trailer. Said grader cannot be started unless it is towed. Hmmmm... Thusly grader must be unloaded from trailer by brute force. Have you any idea how heavy a road grader is?Me either; let's just agree that it's mighty heavy and can't be manually pushed off.
Hubby has a large bulldozer and a handy wife he taught how to drive it forward and backward.
So there we are in our respective machines, and I am told to keep an eye on the grader blade...though I can't see it from where I am sitting. But I go backward in the dozer; no movement. I put a little more power to it.
BAM!
The chain breaks.
If you have never broken a heavy-duty chain by trying to tow a grader with a dozer; you haven't lived life on the edge. There's no feeling like your heart in your throat.
We try again.
BAM!
This happens THREE times!
Finally, though, we get a chain that is stout enough to do the job. We are moving forward...well, the grader is moving forward whilst I am moving backward.
Suddenly it's moving sideways! Faster than it takes to read this.
OOPS. Did you forget the blade position?
Yep, it caught on the side of the trailer and pulled the front end of the grader off of the tracks.
So hubby had to use the dozer to lift the grader BACK onto the tracks. THEN he advised me he wasn't sure if the brakes worked on the grader, so brace myself.
The end of the matter was that we got it unloaded and towed to where it needed to be. And the emergency brakes worked, so I do not have whiplash.
A happy ending to a summer adventure.
9 Ekim 2012 Salı
Restaurant Review - bd's Mongolian Grill, 300 S. State Road 434 , Altamonte Springs, FL
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South of 436 in Altamonte Springs is bd’s Mongolian Grill, a mid-West chain now in Central Florida. For those of you not familiar with the Mongolian barbecue concept, basically you choose the raw ingredients you want in your meal, present it to a cook, and he or she will grill it up for you.
We went to bd’s Mongolian Grill for lunch and perused the menu while deciding how much we wanted to eat. Pricing is by how much you want to eat rather than what ingredients you choose. There is a One Bowl option ($8.99), a One Bowl plus soup & salad ($10.99), Unlimited bowls plus soup & salad ($13.99), or, you can order a Mongo Rice Bowl ($6.99) if you don't want to bother with coming up with the ingredients yourself and want the cook to make it all for you. There is also a vegetarian option for all of these if you aren't going to add any meats. Pricing is more expensive at dinner (about $2 - $4 dollars more depending on your selection). The only difference at dinner is some of the more premium meat selections are offered such as NY Strip and scallops. Kids prices are by age and include the soup & salad bar, which is great for me since my older boy loves veggies and soups. Kids ages 7 – 11 are $5.99, ages 3 – 6 are $4.99 and 2 and unders are free. Kids prices stay the same at dinner.
Before deciding, I looked over the soup and salad bar. When we went, the soups were chowder and chili. I thought it would be wonton or egg drop or some sort of Asian soup so I was surprised. Also, the salad bar was pretty standard, nothing too different. Because of that, I decided to get the One Bowl option. Actually, I wish there was a Two Bowl option, or an Unlimited without the Soup & Salad but those don't exist.
Here’s what you have to do to make your stir-fry:
Step #1 - Put your raw meat into a bowl. There were pastas, sausage, beef (ribeye), Krab (the "fake" variety), shrimp, calamari, mahi-mahi, pork, chicken, tofu, and others. The selection changes periodically, for example, there was duck available for the holidays.
Step #2 - Add veggies to your bowl, such as mushro
oms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, red skin potatoes, pea pods, pineapple, carrots, baby corn, and broccoli to name a few. There was even raw egg, jalapenos, and cilantro! The bins of food were kept continuously stocked. Both times I went up, a worker was refilling any bins that were low. They were all kept filled to the top, which is really nice.
Step #3 - Put the sauces you want in a different small black bowl. The goal, I believe, is to fill up the small bowl to get the most flavor. There were Asian sauces, both spicy and non-spicy, such as Garlic, Soy, Ginger, Szechuan, Kung Pao, Teriyaki, and Thai peanut. There were also other sauces like barbecue, marinara, spicy buffalo, and a lemon sauce.
Step #4 - Add spices and "mix-ins" to either bowl, t
hings like chopped peanuts, coconut, curry powder, red pepper, garlic powder, sesame seeds, etc.
Then it’s time to bring your creation to the huge circular grill (or to
the separate allergy station if you are allergic to any ingredients or want a truly vegetarian dish). The cooks will grill up your raw ingredients for you, cutting up the meat, and then add your sauce at last minute, and finish by sliding your creation onto a clean plate. If you wish, there are chopsticks available at the grill, and even kid's plastic chopsticks available from your server
. BB got one of these and he liked it better than the wood-and-rubber-band ones you can get at some Asian restaurants. In fact, we took it home and just cleaned it in the dishwasher!
When we returned to our table, our server had already brought white rice (sticky), brown rice, and tortillas to eat with our meals. They also have lettuce wraps if you prefer.
On our first visit, I tried to make something similar to Mongolian Beef. I started with half a bowl of beef, added mushrooms, broccoli, and garlic, and then filled a sauce bowl with two ladles of Mongolian ginger and one of black bean sauce. It came out really good! Although, after having a big bowlful of raw ingredients, it surprised me how small the food looked on the final plate the cook handed to me. Hmm, maybe I need fill the raw ingredient bowl more next time I come. I
added white rice when I came back to the table and ate. Yum!
For LB, I just listened to his instructions as he chose the different ingredients (editing a little when I didn’t think it would come out okay). He had a lot of fun choosing the ingredients h
e liked. He asked for raw beef in the bowl (I only filled the bowl about 1/4 way), then rotini noodles, baby corn (the only vegetable I was able to get him to add), and then I chose his sauces for the black bowl. He was a bit upset by this as he told me that he did not want ANY SAUCE. I convinced him though and chose a ladle of soy sauce and one of teriyaki. He got into it then and asked I add the sweet & sour sauce as well. Sure! He liked going up with his bowl and watching his food get made. He also really liked the tortillas and ended up eating two of those completely plain along with about half of his actual food.
BB started off with a bowl of clam chowder, then came back up for a full bowl of salad and veggies on the salad bar, and then decided he was ready for a stir-fry bowl. Grandpa ended up helping to choose everything so he told me he was not really sure what he got. But he liked it and said he would like to come back. Grandpa liked his as well but couldn't remember exactly what he put in his either. He was not too happy with the concept as a whole. His thinking was that if he came up with something that he really liked, he wouldn't be able to replicate it next time he came. Plus, he was having a hard time deciding what to put in his bowl. He probably would have preferred a few more recipe cards. Grandma made one of the "holiday special" duck dishes, Citrus Duck, that she found on a recipe card and really liked it, although it was a little sweet. Her only comment was that she would have never known it was duck as it tasted a lot like chicken.
My second time at the restaurant, I decided to try for 
a more Thai-like dish. I got chicken, noodles (I would have preferred more of a glass noodle as opposed to the pasta-like noodle available), and then added mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, cilantro, and brocolli. I loaded the black bowl with just the Thai peanut sauce and added shredded coconut and chopped peanuts. Again, it came out good! I could definitely taste the coconut, due to the coconut milk in the actual sauce and the coconut I added.
Due to the food items available, you definitely don't have to stick with Asian. There were barbecue, burgundy wine, and marinara sauces, plus the pastas, so you could probably come up with some Italian, American, or Mexican dishes as well.
For dessert, we tried the mud pie ($5.99), which was plenty big en
ough to share with the whole table. It was a huge slice of coffee ice cream pie topped with a thick chocolate fudge sauce and with oreo cookie pieces mixed in with the ice cream. Yummy! Also I got the chocolate mousse ($1.99), which the server said was "tiny" but was actually a nice size -- plenty enough for two. It was very light, not too rich at all.
They also have a nice website at http://www.gomongo.com/ where you can create your own recipes in advance and then print them out and take them with you. If you are watching calories, etc, the website will tell you the nutritional information of what you are choosing (I'm sure it's not exactly the same as what you are going to get, but it's probably close.)
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South of 436 in Altamonte Springs is bd’s Mongolian Grill, a mid-West chain now in Central Florida. For those of you not familiar with the Mongolian barbecue concept, basically you choose the raw ingredients you want in your meal, present it to a cook, and he or she will grill it up for you.We went to bd’s Mongolian Grill for lunch and perused the menu while deciding how much we wanted to eat. Pricing is by how much you want to eat rather than what ingredients you choose. There is a One Bowl option ($8.99), a One Bowl plus soup & salad ($10.99), Unlimited bowls plus soup & salad ($13.99), or, you can order a Mongo Rice Bowl ($6.99) if you don't want to bother with coming up with the ingredients yourself and want the cook to make it all for you. There is also a vegetarian option for all of these if you aren't going to add any meats. Pricing is more expensive at dinner (about $2 - $4 dollars more depending on your selection). The only difference at dinner is some of the more premium meat selections are offered such as NY Strip and scallops. Kids prices are by age and include the soup & salad bar, which is great for me since my older boy loves veggies and soups. Kids ages 7 – 11 are $5.99, ages 3 – 6 are $4.99 and 2 and unders are free. Kids prices stay the same at dinner.
Before deciding, I looked over the soup and salad bar. When we went, the soups were chowder and chili. I thought it would be wonton or egg drop or some sort of Asian soup so I was surprised. Also, the salad bar was pretty standard, nothing too different. Because of that, I decided to get the One Bowl option. Actually, I wish there was a Two Bowl option, or an Unlimited without the Soup & Salad but those don't exist.
Here’s what you have to do to make your stir-fry:
Step #1 - Put your raw meat into a bowl. There were pastas, sausage, beef (ribeye), Krab (the "fake" variety), shrimp, calamari, mahi-mahi, pork, chicken, tofu, and others. The selection changes periodically, for example, there was duck available for the holidays.Step #2 - Add veggies to your bowl, such as mushro
oms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, red skin potatoes, pea pods, pineapple, carrots, baby corn, and broccoli to name a few. There was even raw egg, jalapenos, and cilantro! The bins of food were kept continuously stocked. Both times I went up, a worker was refilling any bins that were low. They were all kept filled to the top, which is really nice.Step #3 - Put the sauces you want in a different small black bowl. The goal, I believe, is to fill up the small bowl to get the most flavor. There were Asian sauces, both spicy and non-spicy, such as Garlic, Soy, Ginger, Szechuan, Kung Pao, Teriyaki, and Thai peanut. There were also other sauces like barbecue, marinara, spicy buffalo, and a lemon sauce.Step #4 - Add spices and "mix-ins" to either bowl, t
hings like chopped peanuts, coconut, curry powder, red pepper, garlic powder, sesame seeds, etc.Then it’s time to bring your creation to the huge circular grill (or to
the separate allergy station if you are allergic to any ingredients or want a truly vegetarian dish). The cooks will grill up your raw ingredients for you, cutting up the meat, and then add your sauce at last minute, and finish by sliding your creation onto a clean plate. If you wish, there are chopsticks available at the grill, and even kid's plastic chopsticks available from your server. BB got one of these and he liked it better than the wood-and-rubber-band ones you can get at some Asian restaurants. In fact, we took it home and just cleaned it in the dishwasher!When we returned to our table, our server had already brought white rice (sticky), brown rice, and tortillas to eat with our meals. They also have lettuce wraps if you prefer.On our first visit, I tried to make something similar to Mongolian Beef. I started with half a bowl of beef, added mushrooms, broccoli, and garlic, and then filled a sauce bowl with two ladles of Mongolian ginger and one of black bean sauce. It came out really good! Although, after having a big bowlful of raw ingredients, it surprised me how small the food looked on the final plate the cook handed to me. Hmm, maybe I need fill the raw ingredient bowl more next time I come. I
added white rice when I came back to the table and ate. Yum!For LB, I just listened to his instructions as he chose the different ingredients (editing a little when I didn’t think it would come out okay). He had a lot of fun choosing the ingredients h
e liked. He asked for raw beef in the bowl (I only filled the bowl about 1/4 way), then rotini noodles, baby corn (the only vegetable I was able to get him to add), and then I chose his sauces for the black bowl. He was a bit upset by this as he told me that he did not want ANY SAUCE. I convinced him though and chose a ladle of soy sauce and one of teriyaki. He got into it then and asked I add the sweet & sour sauce as well. Sure! He liked going up with his bowl and watching his food get made. He also really liked the tortillas and ended up eating two of those completely plain along with about half of his actual food.BB started off with a bowl of clam chowder, then came back up for a full bowl of salad and veggies on the salad bar, and then decided he was ready for a stir-fry bowl. Grandpa ended up helping to choose everything so he told me he was not really sure what he got. But he liked it and said he would like to come back. Grandpa liked his as well but couldn't remember exactly what he put in his either. He was not too happy with the concept as a whole. His thinking was that if he came up with something that he really liked, he wouldn't be able to replicate it next time he came. Plus, he was having a hard time deciding what to put in his bowl. He probably would have preferred a few more recipe cards. Grandma made one of the "holiday special" duck dishes, Citrus Duck, that she found on a recipe card and really liked it, although it was a little sweet. Her only comment was that she would have never known it was duck as it tasted a lot like chicken.
My second time at the restaurant, I decided to try for a more Thai-like dish. I got chicken, noodles (I would have preferred more of a glass noodle as opposed to the pasta-like noodle available), and then added mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, cilantro, and brocolli. I loaded the black bowl with just the Thai peanut sauce and added shredded coconut and chopped peanuts. Again, it came out good! I could definitely taste the coconut, due to the coconut milk in the actual sauce and the coconut I added.Due to the food items available, you definitely don't have to stick with Asian. There were barbecue, burgundy wine, and marinara sauces, plus the pastas, so you could probably come up with some Italian, American, or Mexican dishes as well.
For dessert, we tried the mud pie ($5.99), which was plenty big enough to share with the whole table. It was a huge slice of coffee ice cream pie topped with a thick chocolate fudge sauce and with oreo cookie pieces mixed in with the ice cream. Yummy! Also I got the chocolate mousse ($1.99), which the server said was "tiny" but was actually a nice size -- plenty enough for two. It was very light, not too rich at all.They also have a nice website at http://www.gomongo.com/ where you can create your own recipes in advance and then print them out and take them with you. If you are watching calories, etc, the website will tell you the nutritional information of what you are choosing (I'm sure it's not exactly the same as what you are going to get, but it's probably close.)
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Quick Bites - Ostrich and Buffalo burgers at Fuddrucker's
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At the Fuddrucker's restaurant in Crossroads in Lake Buena Vista, I 
noticed that they have a "healthy choices" menu with different types of burgers such as turkey, veggie, and yes, buffalo and ostrich. I was very intrigued by these exotic offerings, so with the help of one of my co-workers, we split an ostrich burger and buffalo burger.
Cost: The exotic burgers are a bit more expensive than the regular burgers at Fuddrucker's and they only come in the one size - 1/2 pound. For comparison, a regular 1/2 pound beef burger is $5.69 while the Ostrich burger is $8.49 and the Buffalo burger is $7.99.
Looks: The buffalo burger looked more like a beef burger than the ostrich did, which makes sense. The ostrich burger was a very light brown, almost grey, with what looked like black pepper flecks scattered throughout the meat.
Taste: The ostrich burger was not greasy at all, though it wasn't dry either. To me, it tasted like veal. Unfortunately, I am not a big veal fan so I wasn't too keen on finishing the burger. My co-worker didn't fancy the taste either, so we ended up putting lots of condiments on it and finishing the burger. The buffalo burger, however, tasted just like a regular beef burger and we had no problem finishing that one.
Nutrition: Are these really healthier choices? I asked the question on the Fuddrucker's website and the nice people at Fuddrucker's sent me their nutritional information for all of their food products. Guess what? The ostrich burger really is better! Here's the breakdown: Ostrich burger, 1/2 pound prepared, 390 calories, 60 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat; Buffalo burger, 1/2 pound prepared, 520 calories, 330 calories from fat, 36 grams of fat; Beef burger, 1/2 pound prepared, 656 calories, 504 calories from fat, 56 grams of fat.
Taking all into consideration, I might be tempted to get another buffalo burger when I go to Fuddrucker's, but I'll probably pass on the ostrich. If you like veal, though, you might want to try it.http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralfloridarestaurantmom
At the Fuddrucker's restaurant in Crossroads in Lake Buena Vista, I noticed that they have a "healthy choices" menu with different types of burgers such as turkey, veggie, and yes, buffalo and ostrich. I was very intrigued by these exotic offerings, so with the help of one of my co-workers, we split an ostrich burger and buffalo burger.Cost: The exotic burgers are a bit more expensive than the regular burgers at Fuddrucker's and they only come in the one size - 1/2 pound. For comparison, a regular 1/2 pound beef burger is $5.69 while the Ostrich burger is $8.49 and the Buffalo burger is $7.99.
Looks: The buffalo burger looked more like a beef burger than the ostrich did, which makes sense. The ostrich burger was a very light brown, almost grey, with what looked like black pepper flecks scattered throughout the meat.
Taste: The ostrich burger was not greasy at all, though it wasn't dry either. To me, it tasted like veal. Unfortunately, I am not a big veal fan so I wasn't too keen on finishing the burger. My co-worker didn't fancy the taste either, so we ended up putting lots of condiments on it and finishing the burger. The buffalo burger, however, tasted just like a regular beef burger and we had no problem finishing that one.
Nutrition: Are these really healthier choices? I asked the question on the Fuddrucker's website and the nice people at Fuddrucker's sent me their nutritional information for all of their food products. Guess what? The ostrich burger really is better! Here's the breakdown: Ostrich burger, 1/2 pound prepared, 390 calories, 60 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat; Buffalo burger, 1/2 pound prepared, 520 calories, 330 calories from fat, 36 grams of fat; Beef burger, 1/2 pound prepared, 656 calories, 504 calories from fat, 56 grams of fat.
Taking all into consideration, I might be tempted to get another buffalo burger when I go to Fuddrucker's, but I'll probably pass on the ostrich. If you like veal, though, you might want to try it.http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralfloridarestaurantmom
Restaurant Review - Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, 8031 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, FL
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Recently opened, in the Whole Foods shopping center at the intersection of Turkey Lake Road and Sand Lake Road, is Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, a pizza chain started in South Florida. The inside of the restaurant is very open, with walls covered with black & white and color photographs of NY icons, and a few wide-screen TVs.
The menu is limited with just pizzas, a few side orders, grilled wings, and one dessert, NY-style cheesecake naturally, although there
are some other sandwich and salad items available for lunch that are not on the main menu. There is no kids menu but you generally don't need one for a pizza place as everyone can dig into a pie. When the server came to get our drink order, we found out something interesting. Anthony's only serves bottled drinks (there is no soda fountain, although you can get wine by the glass). Since it was just me and my boys, we ordered two sweetened Gold Peak Tea bottles ($2.50), and one Minute Maid Lemonade ($2.50). There are also sodas available and unsweet tea. The Gold Peak teas were 16.9 oz bottles and the Lemonade was 20 oz which allowed for about a glass and a half each. The only problem was telling my kids to make it last as there are no free refills.
Pizza prices are pretty reasonable with a small 12" starting at $11.50 and a large 16" starting at $14.50. Toppings for the small start at $1.50 and for the large at $2.50, but there is a volume discount -- the more toppings, the less per each you pay. Toppings available are Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, Calamata olives (yep, not just your regular black olives), prosciutto, Long Hot Finger Peppers (um, not exactly sure what these are), anchovies, onions, pepperoni, or sweet peppers. There are also Specialty pizzas for $15.95 for a small and $18.95 for a large. These looked very interesting such as the Meatball & Ricotta, the Frittata (Onion, pepper, and egg), Eggplant Marino, and more. For this visit, we ordered a large with 1/2 cheese and 1/2 mushrooms and olives ($17.00). We also order the Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad to start ($6.25).
Our salad arrived, with four large slices of deep red tomato, topped with thick slices of fresh mozzarella, many strands of basil, olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar. In the center was piled a mound of sweet peppers. BB and I each had two of the tomato stacks. The tomatoes were cold and fresh and the mozzarella was creamy, plus there was plenty of basil for each piece. We left the sweet peppers alone as we both aren't fans. Another side dish is the grilled chicken wings. We didn't order it but saw a plate of them pass by. It looked like a huge portion of grilled wings, settled on slices of foccacia bread and them completely covered with grilled onions. That doesn't really appeal to me, but it might to you!
As soon as we were done with the tomatoes, the pizza came out.
As their motto implies, the pizza at Anthony's was definitely "well-done" which also means that the edges and bottom of the pie can look a bit charred. That was not a good thing for LB who instantly balked at eating the pizza. I had to cajole him into eating it. Of course, he just wanted the cheese. Unfortunately, the cheese had large "holes" of just sauce that he didn't like either. Oh, the curse of a picky eater!
BB and I loved the pizza. It has a sweet sauce that was more pronounced with the plain cheese side. The crust is a bread-like consistency, not doughy at all. The mushrooms were piled on generously although we were a little disappointed with the amount of olives. I know that Kalamata (on the menu they were spelled "Calamata) olives are typically a lot stronger in taste and a bit salty; maybe that is why there was only a sprinkling of finely chopped olives on the pie? Just wish there was more.
Between the three of us, we ate all but slices, which we took home to Hubby. I'll definitely be back, and I'm sure BB will want to come as well. We'll probably have to leave LB at home with Hubby, though.
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Recently opened, in the Whole Foods shopping center at the intersection of Turkey Lake Road and Sand Lake Road, is Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, a pizza chain started in South Florida. The inside of the restaurant is very open, with walls covered with black & white and color photographs of NY icons, and a few wide-screen TVs.The menu is limited with just pizzas, a few side orders, grilled wings, and one dessert, NY-style cheesecake naturally, although there
are some other sandwich and salad items available for lunch that are not on the main menu. There is no kids menu but you generally don't need one for a pizza place as everyone can dig into a pie. When the server came to get our drink order, we found out something interesting. Anthony's only serves bottled drinks (there is no soda fountain, although you can get wine by the glass). Since it was just me and my boys, we ordered two sweetened Gold Peak Tea bottles ($2.50), and one Minute Maid Lemonade ($2.50). There are also sodas available and unsweet tea. The Gold Peak teas were 16.9 oz bottles and the Lemonade was 20 oz which allowed for about a glass and a half each. The only problem was telling my kids to make it last as there are no free refills.Pizza prices are pretty reasonable with a small 12" starting at $11.50 and a large 16" starting at $14.50. Toppings for the small start at $1.50 and for the large at $2.50, but there is a volume discount -- the more toppings, the less per each you pay. Toppings available are Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, Calamata olives (yep, not just your regular black olives), prosciutto, Long Hot Finger Peppers (um, not exactly sure what these are), anchovies, onions, pepperoni, or sweet peppers. There are also Specialty pizzas for $15.95 for a small and $18.95 for a large. These looked very interesting such as the Meatball & Ricotta, the Frittata (Onion, pepper, and egg), Eggplant Marino, and more. For this visit, we ordered a large with 1/2 cheese and 1/2 mushrooms and olives ($17.00). We also order the Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad to start ($6.25).
Our salad arrived, with four large slices of deep red tomato, topped with thick slices of fresh mozzarella, many strands of basil, olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar. In the center was piled a mound of sweet peppers. BB and I each had two of the tomato stacks. The tomatoes were cold and fresh and the mozzarella was creamy, plus there was plenty of basil for each piece. We left the sweet peppers alone as we both aren't fans. Another side dish is the grilled chicken wings. We didn't order it but saw a plate of them pass by. It looked like a huge portion of grilled wings, settled on slices of foccacia bread and them completely covered with grilled onions. That doesn't really appeal to me, but it might to you!As soon as we were done with the tomatoes, the pizza came out.
As their motto implies, the pizza at Anthony's was definitely "well-done" which also means that the edges and bottom of the pie can look a bit charred. That was not a good thing for LB who instantly balked at eating the pizza. I had to cajole him into eating it. Of course, he just wanted the cheese. Unfortunately, the cheese had large "holes" of just sauce that he didn't like either. Oh, the curse of a picky eater!BB and I loved the pizza. It has a sweet sauce that was more pronounced with the plain cheese side. The crust is a bread-like consistency, not doughy at all. The mushrooms were piled on generously although we were a little disappointed with the amount of olives. I know that Kalamata (on the menu they were spelled "Calamata) olives are typically a lot stronger in taste and a bit salty; maybe that is why there was only a sprinkling of finely chopped olives on the pie? Just wish there was more.
Between the three of us, we ate all but slices, which we took home to Hubby. I'll definitely be back, and I'm sure BB will want to come as well. We'll probably have to leave LB at home with Hubby, though.
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