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Christmas Recipe: Roasted Turkey |
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"This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!"
Ingredients
• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 165 degrees C. Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
3. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 82 degrees C. Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.
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Hurghada's blooming stars |
Culture and Entertainment in Hurghada |
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Luckily for us Hurghadians, we have Barbara, Thomas and Alla from Villa Kunterbunt, plus countless other parents and teachers who help mold our children and give them an opportunity to express themselves with dance, singing and general entertainment.
Many thanks from all of us locals for your contributions to the community. I personally hope to see my daughter on stage one day as well :)
Click on the picture to watch the videos.
To see Christmas Dinner Menue of Bordiehn's Restaurant at Villa Kunterbunt, please click here.
To find out what is served on New Year's Eve, click here.
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Months after mummy claim, DNA science still lags |
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Months after Egypt boldly announced that archeologists had identified a mummy as the most powerful queen of her time, scientists in a museum basement are still analyzing DNA from the bald, 3,500-year-old corpse to try to back up the claim aired on TV.
Progress is slow. So far, results indicate the linen-wrapped mummy is most likely, but not conclusively, the female pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled for 20 years in the 15th century BC.
Running its own ancient-DNA lab is a major step forward for Egypt, which for decades has seen foreigners take most of the credit for major discoveries in the country.
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| Top Model of the World 2007 |
Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel hosts elections to Top Model of the World on January 18, 2008 with a week-long program of festivities |
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The Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, Red Sea, will host Hurghada's next mega event: The final elections to the Top Model of the World 2007, with top models from 50 nations flying in from around the world to contest for the prestigious title.
The Top Model of the World pageant is an international quest for the ultimate model who is independent, talented and fashion conscious. Held under the auspices of the World Beauty Organization (WBO), 2008 will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Top Model of the World. The contest has been held in countries around the world, most recently in Kunming, China.
Top models from countries such as Austria, America, Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Bahamas, Bosnia Herzegovina, China, Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Martinique, Netherlands, the Middle East, Margarita Island, Malta, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Switzerland, Trinidad Tobago, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, Wales and Zimbabwe will participate in the 2008 event.
The event will enjoy extensive media coverage by both local and international press and TV stations such as from Germany (RTL, Pro7, FAB), Brasil, Armenia, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Turkey, Kazakhstan as well as Fashion TV, and it will be a great catalyst to showcase and put Egypt on the world map.
An accommodation package has been tailored to guests who would like to make the Red Sea their next stop and enjoy this event live: For EUR 114.00 per person guests will stay overnight in a Deluxe Sea View double room on half board basis and gain free admission to the Top Model of the World 2007 finals on January 18th, 2008. Airport transfers, welcome drink, fruit basket in the room upon arrival and VIP treatment are included. For more information please click here.
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| Extreme New Year's Resolution |
Toronto couple cycling from Cairo to Cape Town |
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Debra and Dave Bouskill made a New Year's resolution last year - to race in the 2008, 120-day Tour d'Afrique. The 12,000 km race, which starts Jan 12, will challenge cyclists with extreme terrain, including the crocodile-inhabited shores of the Nile River, the sands of the Sahara desert, the elephant highway in Botswana and the mountains of Kenya. In the process, the couple will raise money to support development projects in the countries they travel through.
"We are adventure travelers who want to push ourselves to the limit, both physically and mentally, while experiencing the great cultures of the world," said Deb Bouskill. "We also like to share our experiences with others."
Throughout the Tour D'Afrique, Deb and Dave will document their grueling journey using video and photography. They will regularly update their website,
www.theplanetd.com. Supporters of their trip are asked to donate to Plan Canada, an international development agency that works to improve the lives of millions of children and their families in 49 countries around the world. On rest days, the Bouskills will visit various Plan projects along the
route.
To prepare for this adventure, Deb and Dave's year-long training regime included 240 km rides on weekends and daily 2-hour spinning workouts. "We've done more than 36,500 sit-ups this year," said Dave Bouskill. "Even packing for the race is a challenge since all our gear must fit into a pouch the size of a recycling blue box."
Deb and Dave's post-race celebration will include a few days of R&R,
followed by a climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
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| Surprise Finds at Egypt Temple "Change Everything" |
A series of surprising discoveries has been made at the foot of Egypt's famous Temple of Amun at Karnak, archaeologists say |
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The new finds include ancient ceremonial baths, a pharaoh's private entry ramp, and the remains of a massive wall built some 3,000 years ago to reinforce what was then the bank of the Nile River.
A host of other artifacts, including hundreds of bronze coins, has also been found. Together the discoveries are causing experts to reconsider the history of the largest religious complex from ancient Egyptian times.
Archaeologists are particularly intrigued by the discovery of the embankment wall, which they say is the first evidence that the Nile once ran alongside the temple.
The elaborate shrine to the god Amun-Re covers about 200 acres (81 hectares) near the present-day city of Luxor and sits 650 feet (200 meters) from where the river runs today.
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| Red Sea Beaches |
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For the growing number of those who choose to spend their Red Sea holidays in small downtown hotels or in rented flats or houses which most likely don't have direct access to a beach, there are a number of nice public beaches open all year round. Each week we will present u one of the most popular ones.
Zeytuna Beach
Zeytuna beach isn't a huge beach with a lot of frills. It is just a nice small beach where you can go and relax. It is on an island so you have to take the water taxi from the Sultan Bey Hotel downtown, or walk across the footbridge by the Hill hotel.
The beach is nice and sandy and there are plenty of beach chairs with umbrellas that will give you shade and privacy. There is a great volleyball court with an omnipresent camel next to it. You can rent the camel for a negotiatable price if you want, 15 Pounds for a half an hour is fair. There are also a few horses you can rent if you want.
The bar features a good selection of cocktails and has standard beach food, sandwiches and pizza. There are also a few shops where you can buy cheesy tourist fodder or get a chic henna tattoo.
The water at Zeytuna is lovely, crystal clear and a beautiful blue/green. There is a dock that extends way out into the water, and for good reason. About 10 feet out it is deep enough to swim, but past that it is shallow and rocky, so you have to go to the end of the dock if you want to do more than just float in the water. At the end of the dock is a nice diving platform too.
Zeytuna Beach is also the home to a number of nice late night beach parties with authentic Turkish food, a DJ and a bonfire, definitely worth checking out.
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| Spot Local Corporate Blogging |
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Spot Local have been updating their own corporate blog which can now be viewed by clicking on the link spotblog The aim is to add interesting topics for our subscribers and to keep this updated weekly.
Topics
Living in Hurghada - Dinner at Bordiehns Restaurant/Villa Kunterbunt ... read more
Partner Portfolio - December 2007 ... read more
We invite you the subscribers to leave your comments.
This concept as yet is an untapped source of advertising on the internet which is now gaining momentum.
The idea of blogging has been around now for a couple of years the most popular sites being Myspace, Yahoo 360, Blogger and Facebook. Now corporate companies are building blogs aimed at attracting additional advertising for low revenue expenditure.
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| Escape to Soma Bay |
| The Ultimate Resort Destination on the Red Sea. |
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- Award winning 18 hole Championship golf course
- 9 hole Challenge course and golf academy
- State of the art thalasso-therapy centre and spa
- Luxurious treatments at our Leading Spa of the World
- Superior diving and snorkeling at our spectacular house reef
- World class water sports including sailing, wind and kite surfing
- Pristine sandy beaches with stunning panoramic view
- A choice of 5 star hotel resorts and fine cuisine
- Day, weekend and weekly special rates for residents
Visit our oasis of tranquillity, just 45 minutes south of Hurghada
Tel: +20 65 354 2333
Email: info@somabay.com
www.somabay.com
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| Sweater Mittens |
These mittens -- made from old sweaters that have been "felted" (shrunken into a dense, nonraveling material) -- are soft, toasty and very colorful
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Sweater Mittens |
What you will need:
• Old wool sweater (use only 100 % wool)
• Paper and pencil
• Pins and scissors
• Yarn
• Tapestry or yarn needle
How to make it:
1. Wash the sweater in the hot cycle of your washer three or four times with regular detergent. Then pop the sweater into the drier for about 45 minutes, or until it shrinks and becomes feltlike in texture. Certain sweaters shrink better than others, and the drying time will vary depending on the sweater's thickness.
2. To make a mitten template, trace around one of your (or your child's) mittens, leaving an extra inch or so around the edge for sewing. Pin the template onto the felted fabric, then cut out four matching mitten shapes.
3. Pin two of the mitten sides together. Using a contrasting color of yarn, stitch around the edges (a blanket stitch, as used here, looks especially nice).
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| Cinnamon |
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Cinnamon |
Although available throughout the year, the fragrant, sweet and warm taste of cinnamon is a perfect spice to use during the winter months.
Cinnamon has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine. It is the brown bark of the cinnamon tree, which is available in its dried tubular form known as a quill or as ground powder. The two varieties of cinnamon, Chinese and Ceylon, have similar flavor, however the cinnamon from Ceylon is slightly sweeter, more refined and more difficult to find in local markets.
Health Benefits
Cinnamon's unique healing abilities come from three basic types of components in the essential oils found in its bark. These oils contain active components called cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, and cinnamyl alcohol, plus a wide range of other volatile substances.
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