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The Mount Kenya safari clubs, with its blend of romance, history and scenery has become a Kenyan tradition. Built right at the equator on a ridge facing Mt Kenya the site is truly magnificent-well worth a visit just for the view alone. The grand main building gleam white against the green sweep of surrounding lawns and there are dramatic views of the foothill forest rising to the peaks of Mt Kenya

The original building was designed as a dream home by Rhoda Prudhomme for her husband. As a wealthy New York matron of 50 Rhoda fell in love with the young French aviator who took her big game hunting on her safari in Kenya .she gave up all to marry and live with him in Njoro among the Happy valley set of the 1930s. The land had been owned by a Mrs. Wheelers who agreed to sell it to them as only lovers would live there. The Prudhommes called the house they built Mawingu, Swahili for the clouds cloaking the slopes of Mt Kenya

The houses with its many guest rooms become an inn in 1948 when it was purchased by Abraham block. In 1959 William Holden and two friends rested there during a shooting safari. They fell in love with the place, bought it and turned it into one of the most unusual and exclusive clubs in the world the Mt Kenya safari club. Sir Winston Churchill was a founding member as were Lord Louis Mountbatten Robert Ruark U.S president Lyndon Johnson, Conrad Hilton, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and more during the last 40 years the clubs guest book has been signed by many famous of the world. It is now a leading hotel of the world

The Sense of history remains strong in the main building and the original William Holden cottages. There is an odd mix of colonial Kenya and the glitz and glamor of the Hollywood set. In the Trophy lounge are big leather seats and the walls sport antlers and mounted heads- the room oozes hunting and gentleman. In the nearby Mountain View lounge zebra skins space with glossy photos of film stars. It is not hard to imagine these rooms peopled with film and celebrities of earlier days.

Today the Mount Kenya safari club is a large and complex organization .the grounds of over a hundred acres contain a wide and diverse range of accommodation. a whole host of sporting options are available and there are conference facilities shops and galleries hotel vehicles are even necessary to transport you from your cottage or villa to the main hotel . the fine and popularity of the club has meant expanding the accommodation and services to cope with the influx of tourist who visit

The hotel maintains a tradition of upscale elegance. There is a dress code for dinner there is live music for dancing and children must eat separately .the manicured gardens encourage sedate strolls. There is a sense of formality harking back to an earlier era a hint of snobbery and pretension. The Mount Kenya safaris club operates a s a both a club and a hotel. Although anyone can stay here there are also paid-up club members who get special attention

It is the setting of the Mt Kenya safari club which is also special so memorable. the view is spectacular. You look across sweeping lawns past the idyllic swimming pool to the dark evergreens of the foothill forests and further up to the clouds and peaks of Mt Kenya. Moving back and forth across the lawns is an amazing parade of enormous birds: marabous, peacocks, and cranes

There is a varied selection of things to do here. You can browse through the excellent art galley ride horses though the forests laze by the pool have a massage play a round of golf, visit the boutiques, shop for books or curios, and wander through the aviary the list is goes on and on.

The accommodation at the Mt Kenya safari club covers a wide range of styles locations and prices. you can have quite a different experience here depending on which room you get. For example you can be social and feel steeped in history if you stay in one of the rooms or suites in the main building. On the other hand if you want a more private experience you can opt for one of the lavishly appointed newer cottages tucked down by the river. You can be in a rather functional room with small windows or you can luxuriate in front of massive stone fireplace in a grand cottage with stunning views of the mountain. The options are wide varied and confusing.

Joe Maina is a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with http://landmarksafaris.com We are able to organise every aspect of planning your Kenya safari ,Kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. landmarksafaris.com takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation

In the age to steaming gadgets that govern your business it gets necessary to use the right way to communicate in business, that is, proper business communication. Today we send fewer letters than we used to do earlier but the speed and low cost of email has pushed the letter to extinction.

A primary role of emails, memos, letters, reports and proposals is to maintain good, relevant and timely follow of information within an organization and with its external publics. It plays a key role in business communication.

Any business writer can write emails, memos, letters and letters that communicate clearly and have impact. But that is not the actual business communication that prevails in the business world. Business people do not pay heed to the ethics of business communication. They write emails as thoughts occur to them and send emails without revising the words into coherent messages. As a result, business writing has come to excuse writing that is fragmented, incomplete, and full of careless language errors.

Here are certain tips to improve business communication:

1. Plan and organize:

One should have clear objectives while writing an email or a business letter. It should include everything that you are intended to write to give information to the reader in order to attain your objectives of proper and clear business communication.

2. Build the business communication infrastructure:

In business communication through emails, letters and memos write thanks, commendation and genuine statements of good that will build teams and partnership with clients. Use the tone and level of formality that fits the objectives and the reader, and convey your thoughts straight and firmly.

3. Prepare the reader for proper business communication:

Write the email or letter subject lines using words that alert the reader to contents, required action or critical information in the email. In the introduction explain everything readers need to know to understand fully why they are receiving the document. Describe all actions the reader is expected to perform, actions you will perform and any critical information that reader is expected to know. Summarize conclusions at the beginning. Write clear statements of contents at the end o introduction so that readers know what to expect and prepare them for reading, which will transform it from just communication to business communication.

Not only emails and letters but meetings also play a vital role in business communication. In any organization, meetings are a vital part of the organization of work and the flow of information. They act as a mechanism for gathering together resources from many sources and pooling then towards a common objective. They are disliked and mocked because they are usually futile, boring, time-wasting, dull, and inconvenient with nothing for most people to do except doodle while some opinionated has-been extols the virtues of his/her last great (misunderstood) idea.

Your challenge is to break this mould and to make your meetings effective. As with every other managed activity, meetings should be planned beforehand, monitored during for effectiveness, and reviewed afterwards for improving their management. A meeting is the ultimate form of business communication. One can organize the information and structure of the meeting to support the effective communication of the participants.

Thus proper business communication whether through writing or verbal i.e. through meetings can do wonders to the business. All that is needed is a skillful, flawless and effective way of business communication.

John Khu is an experience entrepreneur and internet marketer. He specializes in communication development and personal happiness.

http://www.communicationessence.com

For people who are looking for an investment where it is also possible to enjoy a bit of travel and take in some culture from a different country, Turkey is renowned as the most popular tourist destination in Europe and for this reason buying property is also becoming popular in Turkey. So, for those who are hunting for the perfect investment and holiday destination in Europe, get busy and buy some property in Turkey that will bring you profitable returns in the future. Turkey is still an unknown gem for property investors, prices for beautiful housing is still low, therefore when the housing and property boom which has overtaken the world hits Turkey, ensure you are in the driving seat where you can benefit from buying an affordable investment and sell it for a great profit.

If you think this may be a good option for you, where you find yourself in a position to have an overseas investment in property, consider the benefits of investing in Turkey and seek the advice of Turkey property investment professionals. Getting professional help and assistance in acquiring your dream holiday property/ investment property can be beneficial in that you will be able to get expert advice on property investment opportunities, assistance with the paperwork, assistance in translation and more. Professional property experts can, in the end, save you time and money when you are making decisions and purchasing your Turkish Villa.

The property land value in Turkey is increasing by over 30% year on year for the last five years, therefore, using a Turkey investment property expert may help you find your investment property faster and help you finalise the buying of your chosen property quicker. We recommend that you buy now, and watch your property value climb. For many holidaymakers who are interested in having a permanent holiday house in Turkey, the option to rent out your Turkish villa is also available. Professional Turkey property investment companies will not let your Turkish Villa stand empty while you are away, you will benefit from a growing rental market in Turkey that will allow you to pay off and contribute towards your repayments.

Using a Turkish property expert company means that you will get individual and personal attention, this means that these professionals are aware that each person has different needs. Property investment professionals will help you find the perfect investment property to suit your individual needs, tastes, desires and dreams. So, save yourself time and unnecessary stress and use a investment professional when searching for the perfect investment opportunity in Turkey.

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Thar be fun pirate birthday party ideas ahead me buckos...AAARRRH! So haul in the gang plank, trim yer sails and be watchin' for ships flyin' the Jolly Roger.

"Avast and ahoy maties, this here be yer captain speakin to ya... Captain Grandpa Mike says me."

Yer birthday child and all their guests will be havin' a swashbucklin' good time with this here adventure on the fun kid birthday parties high seas!

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Invitations

Yo Ho A Pirate's Treasure Map

Your party guests will really get into your Pirate theme when you send them an invitation that looks like an old Pirate Treasure map...

Cut a brown paper bag into a square.

Then, with a black marker write something like "Captain__________'s (insert your birthday child's name) treasure map"...

"Ye be invited to a swash-buckling good time matey... (then give the party date, time, length of the party and any other details) then close the invitation by saying something like...

"If you dare, you'll be findin the party by followin this here treasure map... And remember this me buckos... "X" marks the spot!"

The map is actually directions to your party location and the "X" is the actual birthday party address...

Then crumble up the paper so your map looks old and mail it to your guest... You can even be creative with the envelope.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Treasure Map

Have some fun with your Pirate Party Invitation buy constructing another treasure map for a real treasure hidden somewhere at your party location.

Cut this map up into puzzle pieces (one for each child you're inviting).

Include a piece of the treasure map in the envelope and instruct your guests to bring their piece of the treasure map to the party.

When your guests arrive, have them put their puzzle pieces together, then they can all hunt for the treasure you've hidden...

Make sure you keep a copy of the map in case one of your guests doesn't show up.

For treasure, put some chocolate coins (always a big hit with our kids) in a box and hid them somewhere for your guests to find together with their map.

Fun Kid Pirate Costume

Your birthday child will love wearing a special pirate costume at their party.

*A Tip From Grandpa Mike

When I was a boy, one of my favorite Halloween costumes was a pirate costume.

You can find a head bandanna at your local thrift store, a colorful old shirt and grey stripped pants.

Cut the shirt sleeves to 3/4 length and fray the edge of the sleeves so they look worn... Cut the pant legs to 3/4 length and fray the edges so they look worn and "ship wrecked".

You can make an eye patch out of a small piece of black card stock or black cloth... Attach a black string or shoe lace to the eye patch and tie it around your child's head.

A wide black belt with a large buckle (you can make a buckle) can be cut to fit around your child's waist.

Fun Pirate Make-Up

You can complete your child's pirate look by putting black smudges on their face with an eyebrow pencil. Smear it around to look like a beard on a rough pirate face.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Decorations

Black, red, yellow, orange, blue and white are great pirate colors.

Use streamers and balloons to decorate your party area.

You can also pick up some pirate flags and make treasure maps and swords to put on the walls.

Fish nets, star fish and sea shells will help give yer party a sea goin' look.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Pirate Pinata

Imagine the fun when one of yer ship mates breaks open a pirate treasure chest pinata aaarrrh, an all kinds ah "treasures" fill yer pirate ships cabin. You can easily find online stores that feature pinatas for just about any party theme.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

With these ideas to get your creative juices flowing, you'll be able to come up with lots more great ideas that will make your child's Pirate birthday party adventure a great success.

"Shiver me timbers, this be Captain Grandpa Mike sayin have a swashbucklin' fun Pirate birthday party, AAARRRH!"

Mike Dougherty has lots more fun pirate birthday party ideas waiting for you at http://fun-kid-birthday-parties.com where you'll discover just about everything you'll need for a successful fun kid birthday party.

Breastfeeding moms are generally eager to share their breast feeding expertise with other mothers. A group of them at the mall or local playground can be heard giving advice on breast pumps, formula feeding, caloric intake and good nursing bras. Breastfeeding moms will step in to help out new moms who are struggling with breast feeding their infant.

If you are looking for advice about breast feeding- a nursing mom may be your best source of information. Experience is the best teacher and a nursing mother can tell you all of the intimate details about breast feeding.

While a lactation consultant will provide a wealth of facts and statistics, a breastfeeding mom will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about breast feeding, without the sugar coating.

Another source of support is the internet. Baby websites can be a great way to connect with other moms and get some great tips and facts about breast feeding. Baby websites offer discussion forums, caloric intake calculators, nutrition information and inside tips for nursing moms.

Consulting a few baby websites can be another great way to connect with other moms who have first hand knowledge of the ins and outs of breastfeeding.

If you are looking for information about nutrition, a breast feeding specialist, lactation consultants and nurse practitioners are available to answer your questions. They can even help you develop a personalized eating plan that is healthy for you and your baby.

Many breastfeeding moms worry about losing pregnancy weight while still consuming enough calories to keep their infants healthy. It is possible to balance proper nutrition, breastfeeding and weight loss with a little advanced planning and effort.

Consulting a nutritionist or healthcare provider can help you sort through any confusion you may have regarding nutrition, breast feeding and weight loss.

When breastfeeding women band together, loneliness and isolation dissipate. Sharing friendship with others alike can help a first time mother adjust to her new role without sacrificing her personal identity. The stories, advice and support offered to new mothers by other breastfeeding women can be invaluable.

Joining a breast feeding advocacy group will provide you with access to newsletters, health fairs and a wealth of information about breastfeeding. A breast feeding advocacy group helps to promote its awareness and support in your community. Contact your local La Leche League representative for information about joining a breast feeding advocacy group in your area.

Breastfeeding moms don't have to suffer alone. Others alike are waiting to offer support, friendship and advice. The bond between those alike is special and often results in friendships that last a lifetime. Other mothers will understand your struggles because often times they have experienced them too.

Breast feeding is an important aspect of your new born baby. Mike Selvon's portal has more information about breastfeeding moms. Visit our portal and leave a comment at our breast feeding blog.

Shopping for clothes is so much easier when you have a standard cup size, a standard set of body proportions, standard leg and arm lengths. Unless you learn to sew and make your own clothes, it can be a frustrating experience trying to assemble a good wardrobe for an untypical body shape.

Plastic surgery offers you a chance to regularize your shape and proportions as well as beautify them. Perhaps regularizing and beautifying are the same thing when you come right down to it.

Breast Surgery

If youre thinking about having breast implants, deciding on what size implants to have is part of the preparation. You can discuss this with your cosmetic surgeon. Breast implants, whether saline-filled or silicone gel (finally approved again by the FDA in November, 2006), are not sized the same way as bras. Rather than having numbers and letters such as 34C and 36A etc., theyre sized by how many ounces of filler they contain, or how many cubic centimeters.

Thats because an implant consists of the difference in size between your pre-surgery breasts and your augmented breasts. A woman who starts out being 34A will need a larger size implant to become a 34C than will a woman who starts out being a 34B. Your cosmetic surgeon will take several measurements in deciding what size implants to use, such as the distance from nipple to chest and from nipple to armpit.

Whatever size you start out from, you can determine with your doctor what size implant youll need to end up having the cup size you want to have. When you have a standard cup size, shopping for dresses and shirts, suits and swimsuits, will be so much easier and more fun.

Breast implants will restore the firmness and perkiness to your breasts. However if breast-feeding resulted in severe droop or loose skin, then a breast lift may be performed with the breast implant surgery.

If youve had a breast reduction procedure, you must be relieved at having less weight to carry around. You should be relieved of your back or neck pain and are probably standing taller, with better posture. If your previously heavy breasts restricted your outdoor life, now you can be more athletic sportswear has come a long way in recent years, offering more fabrics and styles than ever before. Buy yourself a strapless evening gown and accept some invitations!

Liposuction and Tummy Tucks

If you gave dieting your best shot, along with regular exercise, and then also had a liposuction procedure to finish off your weight loss program, you must be astounded by your new silhouette, not to mention proud of your accomplishment. Now what do you wear?

With your newly svelte outline, you can go to town! If you previously developed a habit of preferring clothes, which camouflaged your large shape, or supposedly made it look slimmer but didnt really, now you can be more daring. Short skirts, form-fitting slacks, bare midriff, low necklines, are all opportunities to show off your slim shape. Buy a sexy swimsuit. Be adventurous in selecting your nightwear. Choose some stunning evening wear and dance wear.

Start buying new clothes ahead of time

If youre planning a breast augmentation, start wearing a bra slightly too big, and pad it. Whatever other cosmetic procedures you might be planning, buy some clothes in new colors and styles that you havent typically worn before. This will get people started on seeing you look different. It will help to smooth any sudden change in your appearance when you reappear after your surgery.

Dr. Adrian Lo in Philadelphia, PA has been Top Doc in Philadelphia Magazine for 2001, 2002, and 2003. Since he has performed cosmetic surgery on so many patients from around the world, hes learned a few things about how his patients have dealt with comments after their surgeries from friends, co-workers and neighbors.

Tell people several months before your surgery that youre working out and watching your food intake, he suggests. Also arrange for some vacation time around your surgery date. Then when youre back in circulation after your recovery time, people will compliment you on how well your diet and exercise program has worked, and how rested and fit you look after your vacation!

Dr. Lo can be reached at 215.829.6900. Visit his website at www.dradrianlo.com for more information and to see before and after pictures.