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Biyernes, Setyembre 2, 2011

History and Traditions of Mardi Gras

http://www.neworleansquarter.com/

Mardi Gras refers to the culmination of events of the Carnival celebrations beginning on or after Epiphany and ending on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” when translated to English, in reference to the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods before the ritual of fasting that the Lenten season brings. The carnival is an important celebration for Catholic Europeans, such as the French, who brought the Mardi Gras to North America.

French Canadian Pierre D’Iberville and his men explored the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico and in 1699, set up camp on the river’s West Bank, 60 miles south of present-day New Orleans. They christened it Pointe du Mardi Gras on Mardi Gras Day.

Four Seasons Hotel – Seattle

Four Seasons Hotel – Seattle

http://touringbuddy.com/seasons-hotel-seattle/

While the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Seattle is a bit pricier than other hotels in the area, the world-class accommodations and first-rate service they provide are hard to beat. Its close proximity to premium locations and fascinating views of the Elliot Bay and Puget Sound add to the attraction that tourists and business people find in a typical Four Seasons Hotel.

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Huwebes, Setyembre 1, 2011

South Carolina Gamecocks Softball

http://www.gamecocks.net/south-carolina-gamecocks-softball.php

With an incredible five unanswered runs the South Carolina Gamecocks Softball Team was able to grab a come-from-behind victory over the Villanova Wildcats in an excruciating 5-4 upset. Finding themselves down 4-0, South Carolina initiated its comeback in the sixth as Gamecock Lauren Lackey led off with a triple and scored on Laura Mendes’ groundout in answer to the Wildcat’s three runs of the inning. Down 4-1 going into the bottom of the 7th inning, it took a couple of freshmen, Julie Sarratt and Dana Hathorn, and sophomore shortstop Samie Garcia to start the rally that enabled South Carolina to come up with the one-point 5-4 victory over the Wildcats in the Homewood Suites/Hilton Garden Inn Florida Gulf Coast University Tournament that fateful Saturday afternoon, on February 19, 2011.

Norway Seed Vault

http://www.xseeds.com/norway-seed-vault.php

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a "doomsday" seedbank located near the village of Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. Approximately 800 miles from the North Pole, the underground facility, carved about 400 feet inside a frozen mountainside, eventually will store seed samples of about three million crop varieties. The hope is that the high-tech vault will prevent the extinction of agricultural crops in case of war, natural disasters, disease, or lack of funding. The project also aims to preserve seeds of rarer crop varieties that are slowly becoming extinct, specifically the top 10 percent most endangered plants.

Four Seasons Hotel – Las Vegas

http://touringbuddy.com/seasons-hotel-las-vegas/

Stepping into the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, guests will find it hard to believe that immediately nearby, literally just steps away through an access door is Mandalay Bay, offering the high-powered activity that Las Vegas is famous for – world-class gaming, entertainment and nightlife.

A warm and tranquil ambiance greets guests at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The hotel is a welcome change, albeit pleasantly shocking, from the sensory overload that is present in every other hotel in the area. The professional and personalized service from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas garners high praise from those who frequent it – it is not uncommon for those celebrating special occasions to receive special treats such as complimentary cakes and greeting cards.