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Food TV Celeb Alton Brown & PopSci on Tour

Food Network Superstar and TASTE HALL OF FAME‘s Alton Brown has a new tour, and part of it is based on food and science.

Alton Brown’s first food hack (he prefers the term “hacking” over “inventing”) took place during season one of his Food Network show Good Eats, when he made a fish smoker out of a cardboard box. Naturally, since then he can count the staff of Popular Science Magazine a part of his large and loyal fan base.

He invited PopSci to his secret workshop, where they made carbonated chocolate ice cream in 10 seconds, used lights to cook a pizza in three minutes, and answered a few questions about his favorite hacks, affirming that everyone’s home has a lab (the kitchen!), and why it’s a good idea to take apart the lawnmower.

Mega Bake
If you’ve ever played with an EZ-Bake Oven, you’re familiar with the concept of cooking with the heat produced by a light. Alton’s Mega Bake takes the concept to a whole new level, using 54 one-thousand-watt lights to get the oven to over 600 degrees.

Brown used it on the Edible Inevitable tour to make pizzas in under three minutes, and showed us how he does it.

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Nickelodeon launches new chain of Hotels and Resorts

In a brand extension that is sure to cause families to immediately begin booking flights and making reservations, kids cable network Nickelodeon is launching a chain of international Hotels and Resorts.

The first one will be in the Dominican Republic, in Punta Cana.

MORE ABOUT THE NICKELODEON RESORT

Located on the golden sands of Uvero Alto beach in the Dominican Republic, the upscale property has re-imagined the art of hospitality to deliver delightful twists including surprise slimings and unexpected visits from your favorite Nickelodeon characters. Combined with world-class dining, sleek modern design and innovative amenities, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will offer an unforgettable getaway for Nickelodeon fans and luxe resort lovers alike.

“Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will be the ultimate vacation destination,” said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Global Nickelodeon Recreation Partnerships. “We are extremely excited for guests to enjoy Nickelodeon in a truly immersive, unique environment.

The stunning beachfront resort will feature 208 oversized suites in seven styles designed to cater to a variety of tastes, from intimate Jacuzzi Pads and Flats to exquisite Swim-Up Suites. Guests may also choose to book one of four exclusive, two- and three-bedroom Super Villas providing upwards of 2,200 square feet of vacationing space each, including the Pineapple Villa, inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants’ own home in Bikini Bottom. Suites will include luxuries like jacuzzis, private patios, wrap-around terraces or balconies, and 24-hour in-room dining options. Plus, all guests will enjoy Got You Covered amenities like complimentary baby food, strollers, cribs, kids’ spa robes and baby bottle warmers for infants and toddlers.

Nickelodeon™ Village

The Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana experience will encompass gourmet a la carte cuisine, impeccable service, stylish yet playful décor, unique amenities, and entertainment for all of its guests. At the heart of the resort will be the Nickelodeon Village with areas to tickle the senses of kids and adults alike, including:

Aqua Nick™ Playground is the place to be for water activities such as water slides, splash pads, spray grounds and a lazy river.
Character Central will be a high-energy hotspot where guests can meet their favorite Nickelodeon characters throughout the day.
A cool hang out for kids only, Just Kiddin’ is part clubhouse, part artist’s studio. Whether guests are in the mood for free play or more structured activities, they’ll find a whole lot of do-it-yourself Nick fun, including daily supervised activities and programs for children 4 to 12 years old, plus meet-and-greets with Nickelodeon™ characters.
The kNick kNack shop will carry Nickelodeon, movies, apparel, toys, vacation essentials and memorable mementos.
When it’s time to move, guests of all ages can make their way to the resort’s dedicated Sports & Entertainment Center to work up a sweat or have a good laugh.

The Art of Dining Out

As a Gourmet Inclusive® property, the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will be carefully catered to guests who value quality. Dining will be an art and a pleasure at 10 Gourmet Inclusive® restaurants, two Gourmet Corners, four bars and lounges, and the Doppio Coffee Shop, which will offer worldly cuisine and feature the freshest and finest ingredients. Dining options will range from kid friendly to elegant. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will also include an array of innovative and fun food and beverage options at themed restaurants that reflect the brand with unexpected colors, imaginative food samples, Slime Smoothies, and characters realized through tropical fruits and vegetables.

Relax and Rejuvenate

Adventures can be balanced with relaxation at the resort thanks to Vassa Spa’s herbal steam room, dry sauna, chromo therapy showers, bubble beds, whirlpool, and arctic and warm water pools. Guests will be able to escape into one of five beautifully-appointed treatment suites, couple’s suite, luxurious bridal suite, or one of five “al fresco” outdoor treatment areas for those craving a little sand with their spa. Vassa Spa’s signature “perfectly pink” treatment program will be available for young visitors.

Party with Nickelodeon™

For guests celebrating something special, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will bring a little character to your vacation with meet-and-greets, character dining, cake, ice cream and unforgettable memories for all. Karisma is renowned for its exquisite Gourmet Inclusive® Wedding Events, and the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is no exception. Couples will be presented with an array of romantic options for their wedding events, including a Beachfront gazebo and signature Sky Wedding location featuring stunning 360-degree views from the private rooftop terrace. And if a couple’s wedding day just won’t be complete without someone getting Slimed, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is happy to hook them up!

www.nickresortpuntacana.com

Sexy Swimwear for the Season

Just in time for the Season comes a great selection of swimwear and bikinis from talented designers across the globe.

New Denim line Wild Blue partners with Sadie Robertson

Wild Blue, a new denim line, has partnered with teen reality star Sadie Robertson, with the mission to promote confidence and individuality! Wild Blue will be available in rue21 stores and online.

Wild Blue is a brand that is an expression of youth and freedom through denim. Designed in L.A., Wild Blue is a trend forward, junior lifestyle denim line that portrays the energy, passion and beauty embedded in us all. The Wild Blue girl is an aspiring fashionista looking to be on-trend, edgy, and admired by her peers for her confidence. Denim prices range from $29.99-$48 and tops range from $19.99-$39.99.

Teen idol Sadie Robertson, Duck Dynasty star and Dancing With The Stars runner-up, is the spokesperson for the line. In addition to modeling for Wild Blue, Sadie gave the design team insight into her personal preferences of denim inseams, rises and cuts and shared the types of tops she prefers to wear and how. With her fearless personality, carefree and kind hearted nature and adventurous outlook, Sadie is a perfect representation of the principles upon which Wild Blue was founded on.

“I love Wild Blue because their message is to encourage every girl to feel confident in who they are! That’s a large part of my message that I share all around the nation and in my book – to live original, meaning to be confident in the person you are created to be. It is a perfect fit! I love how I am able to work with them and spread confidence, ” Says Sadie Robertson.

Additional information is available on www.wildbluedenim.com and you can follow the brand on Instagram at https://instagram.com/wildbluedenim/.

The Indestructible Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker from Altec Lansing

A Bluetooth speaker that floats may seem a little extravagant, but when you are in the shower or at a pool party then it’s definitely the first thing you appreciate when you are listening to your tunes. Of course, if you are also having a picnic and it starts to rain, then knowing that the music will continue to rock ‘n’ roll is very satisfying as well.

But what about scaling the Himalayas or hiking through the Amazon?

Not a problem.

Being both waterproof and dependable are just two of the great features of Altec Lansing’s LifeJacket 2 Bluetooth everything-proof speaker. The feature that we appreciate the most however, is the fact that the sound is so nice and clear that it really allows you to appreciate your playlist.

Altec Lansing says that the speaker is as rugged as they come, including water submersible, and sand, snow and shockproof. It also has a 16-hour battery life (very useful), can be used as a speaker phone (very cool), and has a power bank that you can use to charge other device (very convenient).

With a speaker of this size there are other fringe benefits as well. For example, you can place it in out-of-the-way spots where it cannot be seen and yet provides that soothing ambience or atmosphere that you need at any time of day… or night.

There is also the capability of turning it up so loud that it annoys your neighbors and wakes your roommates. But that just goes to show how loud it can go and still keep the high fidelity of your audio enjoyment.

The industrial design of the unit appears to be quite sturdy and able to “take a licking and keep on ticking,” as they say. But, we have not put it to that test so we cannot say if you can drop it off of a roof and still have music playing. It is likely not recommended.

On the plus side, even without this test we can say that we do recommend Altec Lansing’s LifeJacket 2 speaker to anyone who at least wants to party in the shower.

Product Dimensions: 3.125″ x 7.5″ x 2.825
Compatibility: Apple, Android, BlackBerry, tablets and laptops
Wireless Range: 33 feet
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion

This review is for model IMW577. See more here about IMW575.

Below is an interesting video about ‘ruggedness’:

Life Jacket Vs. Paul Murray at Tripwire from Sirk Productions on Vimeo.

Courtney Allegra Swimwear hits the Mark with Eye-Catching Style

Courtney Allegra is known as a “bikini prodigee.” At 18 years, she shows that taste, style and creativity are not completely dependent on age.

NEW IDEAS FOR A NEW WORLD