The best girl games

As a woman who plays an important role in a company and who has to take very important decisions, it is easy to conclude that I often end up being menaced by stress when I work too many hours! In fact, I tend to make some intervals when I am working to play some online games, which give me important relaxing moments.

Still, it is sometimes difficult to find interesting Girl Games but now I have found the perfect website: easygirlgames.com where users are given the chance to find the best and most emotive games such as dress up, celebrity, cooking, and girl adventure games, making sure that the personal preferences of all of us are fully covered. My daughter, who is a teenager, likes to play those games, on a daily basis, on the laptop that I have offered her. Moreover, during the summer she seems to play even more and I am still wondering why…

So, are you also looking for the best girl games for you or someone you know? If that’s the case, then I must recommend you to take some time and have a look at the website to which I have linked just above.

A new level of cruising

Do you love cruises? Have you ever tried them? If you are a fan of cruises just like me, then you will be glad to know that this year there are some surprises that will come in order to surprise us! Would you like to know more? If that's the case, then you need to read the msnbc.com article below and discover more:

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By Anita Dunham-Potter

Travel columnist

Launching a luxury cruise vessel in this day and age is a risky venture, but the Yachts of Seabourn seem to know something about their upscale clientele. Despite the global recession and fares that start at $16,000, the inaugural 14-day sailing onboard the new Seabourn Odyssey was sold out.

The 32,000-ton, 450-passenger ship is the first new yacht in 15 years for Seabourn and the first luxury ship launched in 6 years. It’s also the first of three new vessels Seabourn is building, a 216 percent increase in capacity for the line, with Seabourn Sojourn launching in June 2010 and a third new-build in 2011. All three new ships are twice the size of Seabourn’s other yachts. “The launch of Odyssey allows us to serve more travelers but still offer the intimate and exclusive experience which has made us a leader in the luxury cruising market,” said Seabourn CEO Pamela Conover.

Modern luxury
Seabourn calls all its vessels yachts because of the high service and amenities guests experience onboard. The line boasts the highest passenger to crew ratio in the luxury cruise market and the Odyssey has one the highest ratios of space per guest in the industry.

Odyssey’s design is modern and encompasses an elegant, sophisticated, yet understated ambiance. “The ship has been designed to provide options. That’s really what today’s customer wants,” says Conover. Like its sister ships, the Odyssey offers fine dining, relaxation, and fun. It has four restaurants, two outdoor swimming pools and six whirlpools, a water sports from the vessel’s marina and a diamond showroom.

What’s new? The Spa at Seabourn Odyssey is the largest spa on any luxury vessel covering a massive 11,400 square feet that spans two decks. There’s a waterfall at the entrance and facilities include seven treatment rooms, a gym with Kinesis equipment, a hydro pool, heated loungers, and a patio. The spa also features two 750-square-foot private retreat “Spa Villas” with seating and dining areas, indoor double bed lounger, two treatment beds, whirlpool and separate shower, and wraparound terrace with sun loungers for half-day use including preferred combination of treatments.

New are the Sun Terraces, all the way forward at the very top of the ship on Deck 11. These offer 17 double sun beds, full bar service and stocked iPods. Just aft of the Sun Terrace is the Retreat, a multi-activity piazza that features all kinds of deck sports for those who want a little more activity. There are two shuffleboard courts, a nine-hole golf putting course, and giant chess board for amusement. The area will also offer open air fitness classes and on evenings when the skies are clear, stargazing sessions under the guidance of an onboard trained celestial navigator.

One very unique addition is Seabourn Square, an idea conceived by Micky Arison, chairman of Carnival Corporation, Seabourn’s parent company. Seabourn Square has replaced the typical lobby style reception area found on most ships. The idea is to have a comfortable lounge area where guests can go for all their needs. The area is offers a coffee bar with pastries and gelato, Internet area, library, and in the center desks with the line’s Guest Services Specialists. Part purser, part destination services manager, part concierge and part future cruise expert, these multi-tasking staff are able to assist guests with virtually any inquiry or request on the spot.

Compared to Seabourn’s other yachts, the Odyssey offers more entertainment options. The Grand Salon main show lounge has a show stage with moveable seating and the pool patio area has more space for entertainers. The Observation Bar, high atop the bridge, offers live music and The Club will offer nightly dancing. There’s also a small casino for those that want to roll the dice.

Suite life
With just 225 suites, ninety percent with private verandas, guests can almost convince themselves it’s a superyacht. All suites have a modern look with earthy tones and décor. There are 13 suite categories, including Seabourn’s first penthouses, 23 of them. Each is 450 square feet with a 100-square-foot veranda. But they’re not the largest accommodations on board; those stretch more than 1,300 square feet.

All suite verandas are roomy enough for dining — you can order anything off the menu and be served course by course. And the all bathrooms have separate tub and shower compartments. Guests will feel special and cared for by everything from scented Pure Pampering baths drawn by the stewardess to a bar stocked with preferred beverages and spirits.

Gourmet dining
On Odyssey, the main dining venue is The Restaurant — a white and airy venue that is open seating and features fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The small Restaurant 2 offers an innovative small plate tasting menus served in a whimsical style. Both restaurants offer recipes inspired by Chef Charlie Palmer.

On Deck 8 aft is The Colonnade a more casual, indoor/outdoor option. For breakfast and lunch, Colonnade offers Seabourn’s signature array of prepared hot and cold specialties, but they have done away with the classic buffet line and instead are offer different sorts of dishes from several positions around the room. Cooked-to-order items are available as well. In the evening Colonnade will feature influences of the cuisines of different countries or regions, i.e. Thai, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or Chinese, plus a selection of classic fare such as steaks, fish and roast chicken.

Brand new on Odyssey is the Patio Grill. Situated poolside on Deck 8 it offers freshly baked pastries and coffee in the morning. At lunch time pizzas and grilled specialties are offered.

For those that can afford it, Seabourn Odyssey offers amazing personalized service in an atmosphere of intimate socialization and innovative sophistication — it truly has taken luxury cruising to a whole new level.

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A new home theater

When considering my favorite leisure activities, as a woman I would say that I really love to watch the best films and discover more about my favorite actors! In fact, I am considering the possibility of acquiring a new home theater so that I can take the most out of any film at home too!

Keeping this in mind, I am really excited with the possibility of hiring the services of a specialized Houston Home Theater company providing consistent excellent quality of work and high customer service, making sure that our home theater will look exactly as we have dreamed! Moreover, for all of you living in Dallas, it is also possible to find the best deals on Dallas Home Theater if you take some time to visit the website to which I have just linked. Personally, I believe that these companies provide the best and more reliable solutions of custom design of home theater systems, lighting control systems for you home theater and computer networking. Moreover, you may read the testimonials section and discover what others thought of the services that they got and see how satisfied they are!

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Top 10 bars in the world

Do you love going to the bars in your town? Would you like to go to the most famous bars all around the world? Would you like to know more about them? If the answers are "Yes!", then you definitely need to read the msnbc.com article below and discover more about them:

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SYDNEY - Bars, pubs, and taverns of the world can hold as much history as any museum and present as much drama as any theater.

Members and editors of travel Web site VirtualTourist.com have come up with a list of the world's 10 most legendary bars. This list is not endorsed by Reuters.

"Generally speaking, bars aren't the first stop on most tourists' lists of places to see, but when you learn about the people they inspired and the events for which they were the backdrop, they become incredibly culturally significant," said VirtualTourist.com's General manager Giampiero Ambrosi.

1. Harry's Bar; Venice, Italy
Since opening in 1931, Harry's Bar has been frequented by famous people such as Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Noel Coward, Orson Wells, Charlie Chaplin, and Peggy Guggenheim. The bar also claims credit for inventing the Bellini and Carpaccio.

2. The Blind Beggar; London, England
The Blind Beggar in Whitechapel, built in 1894, is known as the site on which The Salvation Army started but became even more notorious when, in 1966, London gangster Ronnie Kray shot rival George Cornell as he sat at the bar.

3. White Horse Tavern; New York City, N.Y.
A favorite of New York's literati set, The White Horse has seen everyone from Jack Kerouac to Norman Mailer pass through its doors but is perhaps best known as being the bar that served the 18 whiskeys said to have killed Dylan Thomas.

4. Garota de Ipanema; Rio de Janerio, Brazil
When a 15-year-old girl made a stroll past the Veloso bar part of her daily walk to the beach, legend has it she inspired two song-writing patrons to pen possibly the most famous bossa nova tune in history — "The Girl from Ipanema." Not surprisingly, the bar's owners made the wise decision to capitalize on the success by re-naming the business.

5. The Pub; Valletta, Malta
The walls of this simple bar are covered in pictures, newspaper clippings, and impromptu tributes to British actor Oliver Reed who was said to have died just after consuming vast amounts of alcohol there while on location for the movie "Gladiator." A sign outside the bar reads "Ollie's Last Pub."

6. Heinolds' First and Last Chance Bar; Oakland, Calif.
The slanted floors and stopped clock in Jack London's favorite haunt are a result of the devastating 1906 earthquake that virtually leveled nearby San Francisco. A 10-year-old London is said to have used the bar as a place to study, planting himself at tables still used by the bar today.

7. Long Bar; Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Home to the famous Singapore Sling, the Long Bar still serves the drink that gained it international renown. Equally notable is the Raffle's Writer's Bar, created as a tribute to the wordsmiths who either frequented or wrote about the hotel.

8. The Eagle and Child; Oxford, England
Still called "Bird and Baby" by locals who remember the bar's first moniker, this quaint-looking pub was a favorite of both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. While it makes for a good story, the tale that the burgeoning authors actually exchanged their writings over a pint here is thought to be largely invented.

9. Bell-in-Hand Tavern; Boston, Mass.
With the exception of a brief closure during prohibition, the alcohol has been flowing at Bell-in-Hand for over 200 years. Once the hang-out of notables like Paul Revere and Daniel Webster, it now plays host to karaoke fanatics and lively weekend crowds.

10. Fink's; Jerusalem, Israel
The only bar on the list no longer in existence, Fink's was noted for sticking to its "treat everyone equally" ethos on an almost fanatical level. In fact, legend has it that the owner not only denied Henry Kissinger service twice, but once kept Israel's Prime Minister Golda Meir waiting for over half an hour. It closed in 2005 after a 68-year run.

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The importance of home improvement

As a woman who really does everything possible to improve my home and make it look more functional, the truth is that I often end up wondering which services I should hire in order to get the best results and what should be done in order to achieve those results. Personally, I believe that the quality of the service is the most important part of any service.

Keeping this in mind, when I recently had to improve my old house in Dallas, it took me weeks to find the best Dallas siding company but after my friend Tom gave me advice to look for those services on the website above, I really found a company that would make my wishes come true. In fact, Joe Cookston & Sons Inc. is the leading siding company in Dallas and you may call them on the 469-338-4677 if you ever need to hire any home improvement services. Moreover, the services that you will get are extremely reliable, making sure that you can always feel confident while your home is being improved!

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Wax version of President Barack Obama

Even considering the fact that we all know who Obama is and how he deeply gets in touch with the people, the truth is that most of us have never seen him in person! Still, there is now another possibility of "seeing" him in person: the wax version of Obama! Below is another msnbc.com article that will tell you all the story:

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PARIS - Complete with new gray hairs and two bodyguards, a wax version of President Barack Obama took a trip Monday to the Eiffel Tower.

After visiting France's most famous monument, the statue traveled to Paris' Musee Grevin wax museum, where it will stand alongside the likenesses of Nicolas Sarkozy, Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin.

Sculptor Eric Saint Chaffray had never seen Obama in person. "The main difficulty is making it without meeting him, from press photos," he said as the statue was unveiled Monday. The hot summer sun at the Eiffel Tower threatened to melt the fake president's face, prompting helpers to shade him with an umbrella.

Saint Chaffray has been creating wax statues for the museum for the past 20 years, and has worked on American presidents in the past.

Dressed in a dark suit, the wax statue of Obama looked very serious. "We're presenting Barack Obama at the Musee Grevin as part of a gathering of heads of state, which is why he has kind of an official attitude, a little bit stiff," Saint Chaffray said.

The resemblance was so uncanny — down to the gray hair Obama is said to have acquired since the beginning of his presidential campaign — that some tourists stopped for a photo opportunity.

"It looks really cool," said American tourist Emily Artes. "Everyone was joking that he was actually here and that we were gonna take pictures with him."

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