Wonderful World of Fifi

The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens The Maldives

2007-05-20T20:09:00.000-04:00

The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens The Maldives 15 April marks the day that the first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. Ithaa* will sit five meters below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear acrylic offering diners 270-degrees of panoramic underwater views. "We have used aquarium technology to put diners face-to-face with the stunning underwater environment of the Maldives", says Carsten Schieck, General Manager of Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. "Our guests always comment on being blown away by the colour, clarity, and beauty of the underwater world in the Maldives, so it seemed the perfect idea to build a restaurant where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to enjoy the views - without ever getting their feet wet." Created by MJ Murphy Ltd, a design consultancy based in New Zealand, Ithaa's distinctive feature is the use of curved transparent acrylic walls and roof, similar to those used in aquarium attractions. "The fact that the entire restaurant except for the floor is made of clear acrylic makes this unique in the world," continues Schieck, "We are currently planting a coral garden on the reef to add to the spectacular views of the rays, sharks and many colourful fish that live around the reef near the restaurant." The five-metre by nine-metre transparent arch, which spans the entire room, seats 14 people and provides a feeling of being completely at one with the underwater world while submerged beneath the surface of the ocean. Set with the resort's renowned house reef one side, and a clear lagoon on the other, diners enjoy their meal within Ithaa's translucent shell as the underwater drama unfolds on all sides. Naturally the food will be as spectacular as the underwater setting, explains Schieck, "In such a unique restaurant we wanted to create a distinctive cuisine, which is why we've decided to offer 'contemporary Maldivian cuisine' as a theme. We take local spices and traditional flavours and give them a western twist to create a fusion cuisine that you could find in the best restaurants in London or New York. Nobody else has done this before and we're very excited about it." While the cuisine is dedicated to the fine balance of western food items with a Maldivian flavour, the wine concept is equally exciting; offering diners the perfect opportunity to discover the wines of the prestigious Champagne house Louis Roederer. Ithaa is reached by a wooden walkway from the nearby over-water Sunset Grill Restaurant. Diners begin their meal with drinks on a specially constructed deck over the ocean and then descend to the restaurant via a spiral staircase where the à la carte menu is served. Seating only 14 people, Ithaa offers one of the most intimate and exclusive dining experiences in the world. This innovative restaurant is the first of its kind in the world, and is part of a US $25 million re-build of Rangalifinolhu Island, one of the twin islands that make up Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. This re-build includes the construction of 79 of the most luxurious Beach Villas in the country as well as the Spa Village, a self-contained, over-water 'resort-within-a-resort' consisting of a spa, restaurant and 21 villas.

Honka Canada

2007-02-11T10:50:00.000-05:00

HONKA CANADA
Habitations en bois ronds

Disney Dollars! No Comment...

2007-02-04T23:37:00.000-05:00

New 2007 Disney Dollars!
Beginning January 12, 2007, the Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort will release the next series of Disney Dollars, featuring Ariel ($1.00), Aurora ($5.00) and Cinderella ($10.00). Note: Each Disney Dollar will feature a special 20th Anniversary seal.

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company (more commonly known as Disney; NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. Founded on October 16, 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney as a small animation studio, today it is one of the largest Hollywood studios and also owns eleven theme parks, two water parks and several television networks, including the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
Disney's corporate headquarters and primary production facilities are located at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, USA. The company is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It had revenues of $34.3 billion in 2006.

Type
Public (NYSE : DIS )
Founded
Burbank, California , USA (1923)
Founder
Walt Disney and Roy Disney
Headquarters
Burbank, California , USA
Key people
John E. Pepper, Jr., Chairman Robert Iger , President/CEO
Industry
Media and Entertainment
Products
ABC , Buena Vista Distribution , Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group , Walt Disney Studio Entertainment , Walt Disney Parks and Resorts , Disney Consumer Products
Revenue
$34.3 billion USD (2006)
Operating income
$5.5 billion USD (2006)(15.9% operating margin )
Net income
$3.4 billion USD (2006)(10.4% net margin )
Employees
133,000 (2006)
Website
disney.go.com .

THE iPhone - Apple

2007-01-11T20:24:00.000-05:00

iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.

DON'T DATE HIM GIRL

2007-01-11T18:57:00.000-05:00

Go see! Really funny!!!

There's maybe few bastards you know... Who Knows...

Ha! Ha!

Here's an example;

Ladies - it's very simple. Just stay away from this guy - he is bad news and will ruin you. I won't go into details solely out of respect for the other parties that unfortunately are stuck with this jack*ss for the rest of their lives.Oh - and don't be fooled by the picture... because that picture does A LOT to camouflage an otherwise skeletal appearance.
Age
35
Race
White
Height
6 ft 2 in
City
Montreal, Canada
Country
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Mariage Isa & Adriatik

2006-07-16T23:03:00.000-04:00

Le mariage a eu lieu, Dimanche 1er Juillet 2006 - Château Vaudreuil

Ben Non!!! Elle n'est pas de nationalité qrecque...

Congratulations July!

2006-03-28T13:22:00.000-05:00

Julie is expecting in November!

Il était temps...

2006-03-20T23:10:00.000-05:00

Le temps des labours : On laboure les champs afin qu’ils soient prêts à être ensemencé. Cette activité peut être effectuée au printemps comme en automne. Une fois le sol labouré, les graines sont semées. Quand on plante les semences, on parsème les graines à travers le champ, où elles peuvent prendre racine.

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History St. Patrick's Day

2006-03-17T20:11:00.000-05:00

Have an excellent St.Patrick's week-end!

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. Watch this video clip to find out the truth behind the mysterious Saint, and learn more about why this day is celebrated!

Blogosphère Francophone - Irish Profile

Isabella's Birthday!

2006-03-15T11:14:00.000-05:00

Memorable dinner at
Le Cabaret du Roy is...
New-France more than 300 years later.

Delirium by Le Cirque du Soleil

2006-03-12T16:24:00.000-05:00

I went to see this show in January at the Bell Center in Montreal, PQ

Delirium will be presented in 115 cities

This show is about MUSIC & MULTIMEDIA

The Ultimate Remede

2006-03-10T13:35:00.000-05:00

Picture taken by ME! & Proud :)

2006-03-05T21:47:00.000-05:00

I like you!

2006-02-27T13:11:00.000-05:00

Click on this picture...I Like You!

Bar de Glace

2006-02-26T18:27:00.000-05:00

Bar Grey Goose Sub Zero

Venez vous rafraîchir au Grey Goose Sub Zero, le tout premier bar de glace en ville!

Félix et Maya & Front Page

2006-02-01T20:36:00.000-05:00













1 février 2006...
Voici ce qui nous attendait au retour du travail Mercredi:
Front page Full page!!!

A bientôt.
KaFéMaPat xxx

Publication L'Étoile (Vaudreuil-Soulanges)

Alice Russell — My Favourite Letters

2006-01-28T14:09:00.000-05:00

À découvrir absolument!

Alice Russell — My Favourite Letters

Canoë — Par J. Sébastien Chicoine

FIFI La Ferraille - Belle Découverte WEB

2006-01-28T12:54:00.000-05:00

Les collections de FIFI La Ferraile sont fabriquées à partir d'objets insolites.

Dumas

2006-01-15T23:11:00.000-05:00

Auteur-compositeur-interprète révélé au Festival international de la chanson de Granby en 1999, il se mérite le prix du public à Petite-Vallée l'année suivante et intéresse bientôt les agents artistiques de la maison Tacca qui lui offrent l'occasion de graver son premier disque à l'orée du nouveau siècle. L'album réalisé par Alain Quirion, qui a travaillé de près avec Marc Déry et le groupe Zébulon, et par Carl Bastien, un collaborateur fidèle des Daniel Bélanger, Jean Leloup et France d'Amour, en fait un des talents prometteurs du printemps 2001. "L'écrivaine" ou "Maniaco" donnent la mesure de cet observateur impliqué dans la création au quotidien.
Copyright Québec Info Musique

Une petite toune

2006-01-14T20:09:00.000-05:00

Pourvoirie Réserve Boismenu, Québec (mai 2005)

2006-01-08T17:11:00.000-05:00

Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver...

2006-01-08T16:44:00.000-05:00

Le Château Frontenac Québec, Canada http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac/