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Thursday, September 24, 2009
A Romantic Getaway to Copenhagen
Dreaming of Romance in Copenhagen? Dreaming of a honeymoon in Scandinavia or a kiss-filled weekend with your loved one? Here are four romantic things to do when you make Copenhagen, Denmark your romantic getaway destination.
1. Romantic Castle Excursion
Top on the list of romantic activities for you and your special someone is the must see and must do romantic castle excursion. Copenhagen has some of the world's most divine historical castles. One especially special romantic castle visit is the Amalienborg Palace & Amaliehaven. This castle is especially romantic as it is also the winter residence of the Danish royal family. So if it is good enough for them then it has to be good enough to make this oh so romantic list.
Castle's the world are magical places unto themselves. The fairytale history behind most castles often entail the legendary story of the prince who finds his princess creating even more heaving romanticism and notion for this romantic getaway spot. Taking long romantic walks through the castle hallways, gardens and corridors will warm even the most harden romantic free heart. Other romantic castles of Copenhagen include the Rosenborg Castle & the King's Garden, Frederiksborg Castle & Baroque Garden and Kronborg Castle.
2. Cupid at Thorvaldsen Museum
Cupid at Thorvaldsen Museum is almost a dead give away with Cupid in the name drop for this romantic excursion out. This 1848 museum features the works of honored Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The Cupid and Psyche sculpture will be actually what the romantic doctor ordered for your romantic Copenhagen getaway. Who can resist the glance of Cupid himself, God of erotic love and beauty with his trademark sending his arrows through people's hearts to invoke love and romance?
3. A night at Copenhagen Opera House
A night at The Opera in Copenhagen is a quintessential romantic experience you would not want to miss even if you are not a lover of opera itself. Any opera is an experience, but a Danish opera well that is an experience in a league of its own. The opera drawn by Danish architect Henning Larsen, is an experience you will never forget. Dining out before the opera is almost a prerequisite as the local cuisine is just superb especially when you choose a restaurant with panorama view of Copenhagen. Another great aspect of our opera experience is just as darkness falls catching a glimpse of the city lights from the Opera's balcony on the 4th floor. For this excursion be sure to get your opera tickets in advance just to ensure you do not miss out.
4. The Baroque Park at Gammel Holtegaard
The Baroque Park at Gammel Holtegaard is located in Holte just north of Copenhagen. Here you will find exhibitions of Danish and international art, ancient and modern, paintings, sculptures and photographs. The lovebirds in you will most delight in the romantic setting of the Baroque Park. In 1755, Laurids de Thurah established the park with fruit tree avenues, fountains and arcades. Summer is one of the best times to attend and experience to the fullest your romantic excursion as on every Sunday afternoon there are open-air concerts featuring jazz and classical music. Love could truly be in the air after experiencing this romantic getaway in Copenhagen things to do list.
1. Romantic Castle Excursion
Top on the list of romantic activities for you and your special someone is the must see and must do romantic castle excursion. Copenhagen has some of the world's most divine historical castles. One especially special romantic castle visit is the Amalienborg Palace & Amaliehaven. This castle is especially romantic as it is also the winter residence of the Danish royal family. So if it is good enough for them then it has to be good enough to make this oh so romantic list.
Castle's the world are magical places unto themselves. The fairytale history behind most castles often entail the legendary story of the prince who finds his princess creating even more heaving romanticism and notion for this romantic getaway spot. Taking long romantic walks through the castle hallways, gardens and corridors will warm even the most harden romantic free heart. Other romantic castles of Copenhagen include the Rosenborg Castle & the King's Garden, Frederiksborg Castle & Baroque Garden and Kronborg Castle.
2. Cupid at Thorvaldsen Museum
Cupid at Thorvaldsen Museum is almost a dead give away with Cupid in the name drop for this romantic excursion out. This 1848 museum features the works of honored Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The Cupid and Psyche sculpture will be actually what the romantic doctor ordered for your romantic Copenhagen getaway. Who can resist the glance of Cupid himself, God of erotic love and beauty with his trademark sending his arrows through people's hearts to invoke love and romance?
3. A night at Copenhagen Opera House
A night at The Opera in Copenhagen is a quintessential romantic experience you would not want to miss even if you are not a lover of opera itself. Any opera is an experience, but a Danish opera well that is an experience in a league of its own. The opera drawn by Danish architect Henning Larsen, is an experience you will never forget. Dining out before the opera is almost a prerequisite as the local cuisine is just superb especially when you choose a restaurant with panorama view of Copenhagen. Another great aspect of our opera experience is just as darkness falls catching a glimpse of the city lights from the Opera's balcony on the 4th floor. For this excursion be sure to get your opera tickets in advance just to ensure you do not miss out.
4. The Baroque Park at Gammel Holtegaard
The Baroque Park at Gammel Holtegaard is located in Holte just north of Copenhagen. Here you will find exhibitions of Danish and international art, ancient and modern, paintings, sculptures and photographs. The lovebirds in you will most delight in the romantic setting of the Baroque Park. In 1755, Laurids de Thurah established the park with fruit tree avenues, fountains and arcades. Summer is one of the best times to attend and experience to the fullest your romantic excursion as on every Sunday afternoon there are open-air concerts featuring jazz and classical music. Love could truly be in the air after experiencing this romantic getaway in Copenhagen things to do list.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Good Measure Meals - the Charity Based Diet Plan
100% of Good Measure Meals Profit Go to Open Hand's Charity
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Good Measure Meals is changing the lives of thousands in need of a lifestyle overhaul. The vicious circle that is dieting and weight gain for some is literally an up hill battle never actually won. For those in the Atlanta area the battle may not have been initially won but efforts to tackle the war against overweight and unhealthy living is. Good Measure Meals is a service that does not promote dieting but instead healthy living for those who want and are ready to commit to making lifestyle changes. As a gourmet food services go, Good Measure Meals prepares healthy and delicious meals for takeaway style service. The meals are set to several meal plans comprised of 5 or 7 day meals and dinner meals. The Good Measure Meals 5 to 7 day meal plan allows you to kick your shoes off and literally let Good Measure Meal do all the hard work. For those seeking healthy alternative meals for dinner their dinner plan fits in perfectly with a week supply of mouthwatering healthy entrées to be heated in minutes.
With no prep time involved the pre-cooked and pre-packaged meals are of the highest nutritional balanced quality. Not merely low in fat content but also containing zero trans fats making this meal plan a service for even those concerned with healthy eating in general rather than actual dieting. All meals are prepared by the Good Measure Meals Team of Chefs and Registered Dietitians. Much healthier than the average takeaway or fast food these meal plans suit all tastes and preference. The menu option includes entrées, side dishes, dessert and even snacks if required. The calorie intake is tallied per meal ensuring that you are well within the limits of your daily calorie allowance. Calorie allowances are comprised of 4 different calorie levels from 1200 to 2100 calories per day as well as 2 calorie options on our Dinner Plans. The meals are prepared fresh daily which means that no added preservatives or chemicals are involved during the cooking and pre process.
Once signed with the Good Measure Meals you are supplied healthy and invaluable information on how to kick start your new healthy lifestyle complete with a nutritionist and fitness advisors to make your meal program a success. Good Measure Meals have expanded their healthy meals option to cover Savannah, Athens and Metro Atlanta areas for pick up or delivery meal service. The even greater good of the Good Measure Meals is that is it apart of a higher purpose called the Open Hand's. This non-profit organization tirelessly offers nutrition programs and supplies the community's needy with free nutritional meals 7 days a week. The good work that Good Measure Meals do for their clients is being used to do greater work for the Open Hand's organization. As 100% profit goes towards the non-profit organization Open Hand's, the more success stories come out of the Good Measure Meals camp the more the success then can be applied to Open Hand's and the invaluable work they carry out.
http://www.goodmeasuremeals.com/
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Good Measure Meals is changing the lives of thousands in need of a lifestyle overhaul. The vicious circle that is dieting and weight gain for some is literally an up hill battle never actually won. For those in the Atlanta area the battle may not have been initially won but efforts to tackle the war against overweight and unhealthy living is. Good Measure Meals is a service that does not promote dieting but instead healthy living for those who want and are ready to commit to making lifestyle changes. As a gourmet food services go, Good Measure Meals prepares healthy and delicious meals for takeaway style service. The meals are set to several meal plans comprised of 5 or 7 day meals and dinner meals. The Good Measure Meals 5 to 7 day meal plan allows you to kick your shoes off and literally let Good Measure Meal do all the hard work. For those seeking healthy alternative meals for dinner their dinner plan fits in perfectly with a week supply of mouthwatering healthy entrées to be heated in minutes.
With no prep time involved the pre-cooked and pre-packaged meals are of the highest nutritional balanced quality. Not merely low in fat content but also containing zero trans fats making this meal plan a service for even those concerned with healthy eating in general rather than actual dieting. All meals are prepared by the Good Measure Meals Team of Chefs and Registered Dietitians. Much healthier than the average takeaway or fast food these meal plans suit all tastes and preference. The menu option includes entrées, side dishes, dessert and even snacks if required. The calorie intake is tallied per meal ensuring that you are well within the limits of your daily calorie allowance. Calorie allowances are comprised of 4 different calorie levels from 1200 to 2100 calories per day as well as 2 calorie options on our Dinner Plans. The meals are prepared fresh daily which means that no added preservatives or chemicals are involved during the cooking and pre process.
Once signed with the Good Measure Meals you are supplied healthy and invaluable information on how to kick start your new healthy lifestyle complete with a nutritionist and fitness advisors to make your meal program a success. Good Measure Meals have expanded their healthy meals option to cover Savannah, Athens and Metro Atlanta areas for pick up or delivery meal service. The even greater good of the Good Measure Meals is that is it apart of a higher purpose called the Open Hand's. This non-profit organization tirelessly offers nutrition programs and supplies the community's needy with free nutritional meals 7 days a week. The good work that Good Measure Meals do for their clients is being used to do greater work for the Open Hand's organization. As 100% profit goes towards the non-profit organization Open Hand's, the more success stories come out of the Good Measure Meals camp the more the success then can be applied to Open Hand's and the invaluable work they carry out.
http://www.goodmeasuremeals.com/
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Top 5 SCFI Classic Films
The world is a better place for its futuristic cinematic look into the future and in some instance a look into the past. This list is comprised of cult classics and modern day favorites. Enjoy!
5. The Terminator (1984) spawned the classic memorial phrase "I'll Be Back." Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, an A cyborg, was the most exciting film of its time. The delivery of such a brut and unfeeling character sent to earth to destroy one person was horrifying. A mission for which the alien A cyborg pursued relentlessly. The target was a lone woman called Sarah Connor. Sarah is protected by the man named Kyle Reese who would father the future saver child for whom she is being sought for early demise in order to prevent her from every bringing the child into the world. Failure to destroy Sarah Connor meant that her future offspring would lead the human race in a future war with a race of machines. Therefore, the child had to be prevented from existence before that could ever happen. Directed by James Cameron this larger than life film is tremendous in every way. The portrayal of a woman as more than a damsel in distress was almost before its time. Sarah was innocent but became stronger by the minute and the Terminator ... well he did come back in Terminator 2 Judgment Day.
4. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) starring David Bowie is a vivid look at the life of Thomas Jerome Newton, a humanoid alien, who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet. He appears harmless somehow and yet is forever of a menacing presence to all whom he encounters. He makes a grand attempt to fit into the society at large to achieve his mission. But, life gets a little complicated when he meets a woman who falls head over heels for him. David Bowie produces a surreal yet poignant performance which makes this role and film unforgettable. Director Nicolas Roeg delivers great direction of this cult masterpiece to make is one of many all time favorites.
3. Minority Report (2002) starring Tom Cruise and Colin Farrell was a brilliant look at the ramifications to creating a world without crime. The premise of the film is that of a society which police’s its self to the extent of preventing crimes before it has actually occurred. Set in the year of 2054 A.D. crime is eradicated completely from Washington D.C. An elite law enforcing squad "Precrime" aided by three genetically altered humans called "Pre-Cogs" track crimes and criminal intent of the mind in order to keep the streets safe. However, the once believed foolproof system proves to be penetrable when a crime is committed and an innocent man is framed for the crime. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film is action and more action from beginning to end. Tom gives one of his best performances ever. The film went onto receive praise and a nomination for Oscar.
2. Escape From New York (1981) a true cult classic starring Kurt Russell and Lee Van Cleef is a dark look at the world ala World War III between the United States and Russia. As the war has taken its toll both sides looking for a peaceful resolution to put an end to the upheaval and an unlikely hero emerges from out of the ashes of war when he is offered to rescue the Commander and Chief. The offer would grant this hero a full pardon from his criminal past making it an offer he does eventually find hard not to refuse. The hero is the once special forces soldier turned armed robber and prisoner named "Snake" Plissken played by Kurt Russell. Plissken is given 24 hours to complete this task and so the ride of a lifetime in cinematic terms begins. Directed by John Carpenter this film is a raw and dark look at America ravished by war in every way. Both Kurt Russell and John Carpenter at their utmost best.
1. Blade Runner (1982) tops this list for so many reasons. This film is described as a cyberpunk vision of the future world and beyond. There is a gloriously real haunting feeling about this film shot in futuristic terms. It was more than before its time to say the least when it was released in 1982. The brilliance of director Ridley Scott brought forth what can only be described as a masterpiece. Starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner took cinematic feature length films into a new realm of its own. Harrison Ford gave a stunning performance as Deckard, a blade runner, sent to track down and terminate 4 replicants aka the bad guys. The film that took move goers by storm went onto received 2 nominations for Oscars.
5. The Terminator (1984) spawned the classic memorial phrase "I'll Be Back." Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, an A cyborg, was the most exciting film of its time. The delivery of such a brut and unfeeling character sent to earth to destroy one person was horrifying. A mission for which the alien A cyborg pursued relentlessly. The target was a lone woman called Sarah Connor. Sarah is protected by the man named Kyle Reese who would father the future saver child for whom she is being sought for early demise in order to prevent her from every bringing the child into the world. Failure to destroy Sarah Connor meant that her future offspring would lead the human race in a future war with a race of machines. Therefore, the child had to be prevented from existence before that could ever happen. Directed by James Cameron this larger than life film is tremendous in every way. The portrayal of a woman as more than a damsel in distress was almost before its time. Sarah was innocent but became stronger by the minute and the Terminator ... well he did come back in Terminator 2 Judgment Day.
4. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) starring David Bowie is a vivid look at the life of Thomas Jerome Newton, a humanoid alien, who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet. He appears harmless somehow and yet is forever of a menacing presence to all whom he encounters. He makes a grand attempt to fit into the society at large to achieve his mission. But, life gets a little complicated when he meets a woman who falls head over heels for him. David Bowie produces a surreal yet poignant performance which makes this role and film unforgettable. Director Nicolas Roeg delivers great direction of this cult masterpiece to make is one of many all time favorites.
3. Minority Report (2002) starring Tom Cruise and Colin Farrell was a brilliant look at the ramifications to creating a world without crime. The premise of the film is that of a society which police’s its self to the extent of preventing crimes before it has actually occurred. Set in the year of 2054 A.D. crime is eradicated completely from Washington D.C. An elite law enforcing squad "Precrime" aided by three genetically altered humans called "Pre-Cogs" track crimes and criminal intent of the mind in order to keep the streets safe. However, the once believed foolproof system proves to be penetrable when a crime is committed and an innocent man is framed for the crime. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film is action and more action from beginning to end. Tom gives one of his best performances ever. The film went onto receive praise and a nomination for Oscar.
2. Escape From New York (1981) a true cult classic starring Kurt Russell and Lee Van Cleef is a dark look at the world ala World War III between the United States and Russia. As the war has taken its toll both sides looking for a peaceful resolution to put an end to the upheaval and an unlikely hero emerges from out of the ashes of war when he is offered to rescue the Commander and Chief. The offer would grant this hero a full pardon from his criminal past making it an offer he does eventually find hard not to refuse. The hero is the once special forces soldier turned armed robber and prisoner named "Snake" Plissken played by Kurt Russell. Plissken is given 24 hours to complete this task and so the ride of a lifetime in cinematic terms begins. Directed by John Carpenter this film is a raw and dark look at America ravished by war in every way. Both Kurt Russell and John Carpenter at their utmost best.
1. Blade Runner (1982) tops this list for so many reasons. This film is described as a cyberpunk vision of the future world and beyond. There is a gloriously real haunting feeling about this film shot in futuristic terms. It was more than before its time to say the least when it was released in 1982. The brilliance of director Ridley Scott brought forth what can only be described as a masterpiece. Starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner took cinematic feature length films into a new realm of its own. Harrison Ford gave a stunning performance as Deckard, a blade runner, sent to track down and terminate 4 replicants aka the bad guys. The film that took move goers by storm went onto received 2 nominations for Oscars.