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Walking With the Enemy
Inspired by the true story of Pinchas Rosenbaum, Walking With the Enemy begins in the final months of World War II. The Nazis are desperately trying to enact their genocide against Jews in Hungary, who had been protected from persecution until their leader Regent Horthy, played by Sir Ben Kingsley, was forced to bow to the will of Hitler and Eichmann. Hoping to find his displaced family and avoid being placed in a labor camp, young Elek Cohen, played by Jonas Armstrong, undertakes extraordinary measures to survive, using a stolen uniform to pose as a Nazi officer so that he can reroute Jews to safety and disrupt the activities of…
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Watermelon Salad
Watermelon + Feta + Onion Salad A salad that will impress friends and family at your next get together. Celebrating their 10th Anniversary, Cookwell & Co. gave me a bottle of their Watermelon Vinaigrette to try – just in time for summer! Pair this sweet side dish with grilled chicken, hot dogs or burgers and discover the fresh, refreshing flavor of Cookwell & Co.’s Watermelon Vinaigrette. It is obvious why they have been so successful for the past 10 years, and in the years to come. This dish is close to perfection! Ingredients 6 cups diced watermelon (well drained and chilled) 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced red onion 1 cup Feta cheese crumbles 1 cup Cookwell…
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Just For Kids Rocks into SeaWorld This Spring
Disclosure: SeaWorld Antonio selected me be to be a “Wildside Blogger,” which provides my family with an annual pass to SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio. This post was not reviewed by a 3rd party. All opinions are mine and may not reflect those of the company. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. All photos are mine and are subject to copyright. SeaWorld San Antonio’s Just For Kids festival returns on Saturdays starting April 26 through May 18, 2014. This Saturday, April 26, 2014, Kidz Bop brings the party to SeaWorld San Antonio! Come sing…
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Elizabeth Toon Charities Concert
Elizabeth Toon Charities is gearing up for the 8th Annual Elizabeth Toon Charities Concert on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 7PM to 10:30PM at The Rustic. Tickets are available for $50 by clicking here. The Sporting Clay Tournament follows on Friday, May 2 at the Dallas Gun Club. Concert highlights include: · Mockingbird Sun will open for our surprise headliner, which in past years has included names like Jack Ingram! · Kendra Scott will host a “Mystery Box” that benefits Elizabeth Toon Charities during the concert. For $100, you can purchase a mystery box that contains Kendra Scott Jewelry and gift cards to various stores and restaurants around Dallas. · They will…
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Parents, Make it a Date to Have a PowerTalk!
A new survey of Texas teens and parents let us know that there is a huge disconnect in what parents believe their teens face in terms of pressure to drink alcohol versus the reality of what their teens experience when it comes to alcohol. The good news is that parents are the No. 1 influence on their teen’s decisions about drinking. What parents do and say matters, and some teens may be getting mixed messages. April 21 is PowerTalk 21® – the national day for parents to talk with their children about alcohol. I know this may go beyond the topics that you normally cover, but as a parent, this…
