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This is Sparta! August 9, 480 BC Greek troops led by Spartan King Leonidas were overcome by the Persians at Thermopylae, Greece after they tried to defend the pass in an effort to prevent the Persians from entering their city.The epic feat, made into the feature film “300”, has been then known as one of the most heroic battles in history.
The Smithsonian Institution Created August 10, 1846 The Smithsonian Institution was created on this day in 1846 following its induction into law by then President James K. Polk. In 1829, James Smithson -British chemist- allegedly died in Italy, leaving behind a will stating that in the event that his only nephew died without any heirs, his whole estate would go to the United States of America under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for “the increase and diffusion of knowledge”.
National Stadium Hosts First Event August 11, 1962 The Jamaica National Stadium opened on this day in 1962, hosting its first ever event - the 9th Central American and Caribbean Games. The Games, which started on this same day, had participants from 14 countries.
Turtle River Falls and Gardens
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reak out the binoculars, put on your hiking boots, and connect with your inner Jungle Jane - let’s visit Turtle River Falls and Gardens. It’s time to tick this amazing experience off your bucket list and go trekking through breath-taking scenery and tropical gardens spread across an expansive 15-acres.
The beautiful gardens, epitomizing tropical paradise, are situated a few minutes away from Ocho Rios, and feature waterfalls along the Turtle River, varieties of indigenous and endangered plants inhabiting the formal tropical garden and
rainforest, a walk-in aviary containing exotic birds, and an oriental Japanese Koi Pond. Guests also have the opportunity of taking a refreshing dive in its tropical-isle swimming pool with exquisite pool bar. Reserve your tour today! See some of the best of St. Ann. Tel: 876. 974. 5114 / 876. 974. 8508 Email: turtleriverfallsandgardens@gmail.com
Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Admission Rates: Resident - JMD$1000 (adult), JMD$500 (children) Non-resident - US$20 (adult) US$10 (children)
Guinness Steak Sandwich
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1 cup Guinness beer 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 pound boneless rib-eye steaks, cut 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 french bread/ ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-3/4 inch thick slices
MethOd 1. Combine beer, sweet onion, soy sauce, rosemary, garlic and Worcestershire sauce in a large sealable plastic bag, add the steaks, seal it, shake and turn it, then refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours. 2. Preheat a grill to medium heat. 3. Remove the steaks from the marinade and pat dry. 4. Reserve 1 cup marinade from bag. 5. Fold a 12-inch-long piece of heavy-duty foil in half and crimp up the edges to create a lip 6. Brush onion slices with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in foil sheet then place the sheet on the grill. 7. Place the steaks directly on the grill rack and grill both the steaks and vegetables until browned on the f irst side, 5 to 7 minutes. 8. Turn steaks and vegetables to their opposite side and grill until the steaks are cooked through and the vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. 9. Remove steaks and vegetables from the grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. 10. Coat the slices of bread with olive oil and lightly grill or toast them. 11. Meanwhile, place the reserved 1 cup marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Boil until reduced by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. 12. Slice the steak and divide them and the onions among the slices of bread and drizzle with reduced sauce. Cover with other slices of bread respectively.
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9:58 Rum Punch
1.5 oz Wray & Nephew White Rum 1 oz Appleton Special 2 oz Pineapple Juice 2 oz Orange Juice Splash Angostura Bitters 0.5 oz Ginger extract 0.5 oz Lime Juice Splash grenadine 1 oz Coruba rum
Combine all ingredients in shaking can over ice then shake briskly. Pour in 12oz Collins glass, then float with Coruba rum Garnish with Pineapple & cherry.
World Championships 2013 August 10 - 18 Well, this isn’t the Olympic Games, but it’s just as important! Let’s not pass on this great opportunity to break out the chips and beer, and have all the neighbours over to watch and support our athletes as they represent our country in Moscow, Russia.
What you'll need: A working TV. No cable needed, our local channels will broadcast coverage. Batteries for the remote. We don’t want to risk you walking before the television to turn up the volume and risk getting stoned with a bottle for causing your guests to miss that exciting moment in the race. A Jamaican flag 2 cases of Red Stripe Beer or a couple Bigga sodas Chips and other snacks Vuvuzelas A couple neighbours to shout with Your Twitter account #IAAF #WorldChampionships2013 #OperationMoscow #UsainBolt #GoJamaica #AmericanAthleteProblems #100mTakeOver #Jamaica #ToDiWorl #BigUpJa #BlackGreenAndGold #YamAndBananaWinDaRaceDeh #DemCyaStopWe For official live results, stats and news on the World Championships
MVP Fridays Puls8 8pm - 2am ADM: Free Impact 2013 St. D’Acre Tabernacle Green Hill, St. Ann ADM: $400 (adult), $200 (children)
saturday Friday Bookophilia Open Mic Night Bookophila Book Store 92 Hope Road, Kingston 7pm - 9:30pm ADM: FREE Live Reggae Music and Buffet Idle Awhile Resort Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril 7pm -10pm Smirnoff VIV Fridays V CLUB Independence City Plaza, Portmore 10pm - 3am ADM: FREE (guestlist), $500 (ladies), $800 (men) rsvp: partyholics.list@gmail.com
Anime Nation 2013 Waterfalls 160 Hope Road, Kingston 5pm - 12am ADM: $300 The Retro Party South Beach Cafe 2 Brompton Road 9pm Laguna Splash Wet N Wild D’Entrance 78 Constant Spring Road 6pm - 2am ADM: $1000 (presold), $1500 (@ gate) | Ladies 2-4-1 before 8pm SkyLife Quad Night Club 10pm - 4am ADM: $1500 (ladies), $2000 (men) rsvp: skylifetopfloor@gmail.com
Hydrosity D’Spectrum 15 West Kings House 4pm - 2am ADM: $1500 | Ladies 2-4-1 before 7pm Sing Out 2013 St. Dacre Tabernacle Green Hill, St. Ann ADM: $600 (adult), $300 (children
sunday Jamaica Poetry Festival Louise Bennett Garden Theatre 36 Hope Road, Kingston 7pm (Daytime Workshops 12pm - 3pm) ADM: Adults - $1000 (presold), $1500 (@ gate) Children - $500 (presold), $700 (@ gate) Cocomania WTF Pool Party 4a East Kirkland Heights 4pm - 12am ADM: $1000 (ladies), $1200 (men) South East St. Catherine’s Constituency Conference Portmore HEART Academy 4:30pm ADM: FREE
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