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Pier 94, New Venue for Chocolate Show 2008 in New York (Nov 7-9)
Food – For its 11th Edition, The Chocolate Show (New York) moves to bigger and better digs at Pier 94. The event this year takes place from November 7 to November 8.
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No Sheep's Head on the Menu for Norway's Constitution Day (May 17)
Travel – In my morning scan of the world, Norway's Constitution Day, was part of the catch. The Norwegian Constitution was adopted in 1814. May 17 is also the occasion for "students in their last year of upper secondary school celebrate the end of 13 years of school, even though many still have to pass final exams".
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Voted for on May 16, 2008 11:41am
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On Bike to Work Day (May 16) Commute, Don't Pollute in Baltimore, DC, San Diego
Health & Fitness – Many cities celebrate Bike to Work Day 2008 on Friday, May 16. Amongst them the Baltimore metropolitan area which uses the day to kick off their Clean Commute Month. The reason behind it is that 'May is the beginning of the ground-level ozone season, on some days, the air is dangerous to breathe'...
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I'd Rather be in Essaouira in June for the Gnaoua Festival
Music – A little magic and music in a different setting can have a restoring effect on many of us. I was left dreaming of being able to make it to the Gnaoua (Gnawa) Festival in Essaouira in June (26 to 29) after reading Rockin' the Casbah (Steve Dougherty, NY Times). Call it Moroccan Roll if you will
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Japanese Delicacies: Monja-yaki (dried squid, corn and cabbage)
Travel – I am staying away from art and craft today for Tokyo Thursdays. Instead I went looking for Foodie Bits and was lucky to find a flurry of details on Japanese Delicacies organized by region on the Japan National Tourist Organization site. I decided to showcase one dish amongst them all, Monja-yaki, a popular dish in Tokyo.
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'What to wear in Mumbai?' Anything but Black (via Globespotters)
Travel – Most leisure or business travelers visiting Mumbai have planned their trip in detail. One thing that they might not have carefully considered is the clothes. Anand Giridharadas offers some suggestions in 'Dressed by the Best: What to Wear in Mumbai?' (Globespotters).
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Voted for on May 14, 2008 11:55am
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Less Gas, More Sweat: Bike to Work Week 2008 in Full Swing in the US, May 12 to 16
News – So wrapped up was I in getting ready for my US Citizenship Test (on May 12) that I almost missed looking into 'Bike to Work 2008' which started on May 12 in the US. Some people are dedicated riders all year round as Bike Commuters highlight. Check the State by State Event List compiled by The League of American Bicyclists.
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Green and Healthy Living Market in South Africa: Wellness Warehouse
Health & Fitness – We have enough copycats or just plain boring bland stores in the retail sphere to crowd a landfill. Creative ideas sprout everywhere including in South Africa as the Wellness Warehouse proves. They currently have 4 stores including one on Kloof Street in Cape Town and another in Johannesburg.
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Aussie Driver Fastens Seat Belt on His Beer: Gets Fine!
News – Rather than use seatbelt for a child, Australian driver used it to hold a beer case instead. The child was sitting on the car floor instead notes Barbara McMahon (The Guardian) in 'Driver fined for putting beer's safety before child's'...
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Is the Foundation for Good Work Leisure rather than Meaning?
Careers & Jobs – Work can become an obsession for many of us, either because we aim to deliver or are trying so hard to find meaning in our daily gring suggests Lucy Kellaway in Aim low to find meaning at work (FT, May 12). She comments on a recent report from the Work Foundation titled 'Meaningful work': what it is and why it's growing (May 6).
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The French Guy from New Jersey becomes a US Citizen
News – I did not get lazy or run out of inspiration this Monday. The only thing lacking was time. It just happened that today May 12, I was taking my test to become a US citizen. I passed.
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New York Restaurant Picks for Mother's Day (via Restaurant Girl)
Food – It might be a little late in the game mentioning New York Restaurant Picks for Mother's Day but I thought we could all benefit from the insight of our friend, The Restaurant Girl. Who gets first mention but Prune who got its name from chef Gabrielle Hamilton's childhood nickname and offers unpretentious home cooking to warm up the soul.
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Voted for on May 11, 2008 01:27pm
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On Mother's Day...Do Chefs Hate Holidays?
Food – Over the past week, I spoke to a number of chefs (here in the US) and the overwhelming majority dreaded the Mother's Day marathon. They would throw in the same bag of dreaded workdays Valentine's Day and New Year. Maybe the holiday they hate most of all to work on is Thanksgiving...
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Voted for on May 11, 2008 12:53pm
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Chicago Mother's Day Afternoon Brunch and Cruise
Family – Maybe Mom gets sea sick but she might enjoy this Chicago Mother's Day Afternoon Brunch and Cruise offered by Odyssey. It is at a civilized time (1:30 pm). For about $70 (per person) you get a glass of bubbly or a mimosa, buffet brunch, a rose without thorns for the ladies and a view from the Chicago skyline.
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 03:18pm
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Professional Taste Tester, Is it the Best Job Ever asks Vicki Frost
Food – Unless you have issues with food, would being a professional taste tester qualify as Best Job Ever asks Vicki Frost (Guardian). She met Bronwen Percival, a cheese buyer at Neal's Yard Dairy (London), Dee Blackstock, a champagne buyer for Waitrose, and Micah Carr-Hill, head of taste for Green & Blacks chocolate to find out.
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