Rent-A-Center Supports Eight Army Garrisons
PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rent-A-Center today announced its support of eight Army garrisons. The aid came in the form of furniture, electronics, computers and appliances. Valued at $200,000, the Rent-A-Center-supplied merchandise was delivered in coordination with the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. It builds on an initiative launched in 2010 through the office of the Secretary of the Army. Reflecting a cross section of the United States, the eight garrisons are: F
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One-Night Stay for 10 or Two-Night Stay for Up to 4 in Lakeview Rooms at Tanglewood Resort in Texas
Abundant Recreation on the Shores of Lake Texoma In the blue waters of Lake Texoma, more than 70 species of fish, including striped bass, largemouth bass, and catfish, dart among submerged logs above a rocky floor. Both locals and out-of-towners flock to the 89,000-acre lake, which spreads across the Oklahoma border, in order to sail, fish, and otherwise disport themselves in, on, and around its placid waters. Only a few steps away sits the Tanglewood Resort, whose guest rooms offer sweeping views of the picturesque aquatic scene. At check-in, each pair of adults in the party receives a complimentary bottle of wine. Upstairs, lakeview rooms are outfitted with either a king-size bed or two queens and a 25-inch TV. Recreation abounds at the Tanglewood Resort, where guests can play ping-pong in the arcade or refine their hand-eye coordination on the volleyball, basketball, horseshoe, and tennis courts. Renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and architect Ralph Plummer designed the resort’s 18-hole championship golf course , which sports a unique, eco-friendly grass hybrid that relies on less water and fewer caddy tears for irrigation. An outdoor hot tub lets sojourners steep themselves in bubbling warmth on cool Texas nights. At Tanglewood Resort’s two on-site restaurants , guests nosh on upscale dinner dishes such as an 8-ounce fillet of pepper steak ($32) at the Commodore Room, which overlooks Lake Texoma, or shoot the breeze over pizza and brews at Barnacle Sports Bar and Pizzeria. In the morning, a breakfast buffet fuels the day’s activity with a spread of eggs, sausage, bacon, make-your-own waffles, fruit, and muffins. The Tranquility Spa ‘s aestheticians are on-hand to massage muscles ($50+), administer manicures ($30+), or depilate overripe strawberries with waxing services ($10+). Pottsboro, Texas: Desert Oasis North of Dallas The massive Lake Texoma supplies Pottsboro, which lies just over an hour’s drive north of Dallas, with both its picturesque scenery and outdoorsy, recreational spirit. Boat cruises aboard the 55-foot Last Call take a two-hour tour of the lake, skirting sandy islands and providing a closer look at wildlife. Alternatively, the 80-foot party boat Oasis boasts an expansive upper deck that holds more than 40 people. Adjacent to the hotel, the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal spot for hiking, fishing, and bird-heckling, with more than 11,000 acres populated by native flora and fauna, including deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, and songbirds. Groupon Says Read more…
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One-Night Stay for 10 or Two-Night Stay for Up to 4 in Lakeview Rooms at Tanglewood Resort in Texas
Hotel Parador Resort And Four- or Seven-Night Stay for Two with Outdoor-Adventure and Resort Credit at Parador Resort & Spa in Costa Rica
Rainforest Recreation at Luxury Retreat Adventurous scenes unfold below the resort’s lofty balconies as hikers make their way down marked trails toward striking cliffs, overlooking shallow coves dotted with snorkelers. Parador Resort & Spa seamlessly integrates posh amenities within natural environs on 12 tropical acres, where rainforest vegetation stretches to the very edge of the Pacific coastline, surrounding the resort with lush flora and the melodic songs of jungle fauna. In the garden rooms swaying palm fronds graze sliding glass doors that open onto private terraces overlooking the colorful gardens. Vibrant hues accent two queen beds or one king bed, which softly embrace visitors after days spent splashing under a waterfall in the infinity pool, unwinding with reflexology treatments ($55) at the hotel’s on-site spa , or whimsically skipping boulders along the Pacific coast. Parador’s La Galeria restaurant whisks taste buds on a tantalizing tour with Mediterranean-inspired entrees such as tuscan steak ($25) and black-ink pasta with jumbo shrimp and grilled squid ($27). All leftovers are composted and scattered in the gardens as part of the resort’s mission to preserve the area’s diverse ecosystem so that it can be enjoyed in outdoor adventures such as kayaking through Damas Island’s mangrove estuaries. Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: Eco-friendly Outdoor Adventures Wildlife, verdant rainforest, and white-sand beaches span the biologically diverse ecosystem that flourishes within Manuel Antonio National Park. Groupon Says Read more…
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Dallas ISD employee fired after working concurrent job with the city
The Dallas school district confirmed Wednesday that an employee who held concurrent jobs at a middle school and in the city’s Park and Recreation Department has been fired.
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Kwanzaa for kids
Kwanzaa for kids — Mon Dec 27 18:01:33 UTC 2010 If your kids are curious about Kwanzaa, then treat them to the free programs offered by Melody Afi Bell, who loves to teach kids the harvest holiday’s universal principles of unity, self-determination, creativity and faith through music and stories. Kw… about: Dallas Public Library Entertainment/outings Freeman holiday Juanita Craft Recreation Center Kwanzaa Melody Afi Bell NorthPark Center peripatetic teacher at: Craft Recreation Center
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Whiskey Cake
Whiskey Cake — Tue Nov 30 09:00:12 UTC 2010 The first rule of marketing is to come up with an irresistible name — just take Snakes on a Plane, which grossed $34,000,000, and totally shattered the first rule of marketing. Luring you in with two sweet words: Whiskey Cake. From the folks behind su… about: Bars + Nightlife Bars + Nightlife – Bars Bars + Nightlife – Great Beer Selection Bars + Nightlife – Great Cocktails Bars + Nightlife – Outdoors Bars + Nightlife – Whiskey Bars + Nightlife – Wine Beef comfort food Food + Dining Food + Dining – American Food + Dining – Brunch Food + Dining – Burgers Food + Dining – Great Beer Selection Food + Dining – Great Cocktails Food + Dining – Healthy Food + Dining – Lunch Food + Dining – Outdoors Food + Dining – Sandwiches Food + Dining – Wine Hospitality Recreation Meat Snakes on a Plane Standing rib roast Tara Reid Victor Tango at: Victor Tango’s
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After performing for 20 years, the Dallas Tap Dazzlers really click
Dee Olson grabs Sandy McCravy’s top hat after rehearsing with the Dallas Tap Dazzlers at the Farmers Branch Recreation Center.
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Arbor Hills Evening Walk
Arbor Hills Evening Walk — Tue Nov 30 04:35:55 UTC 2010 Wed Dec 01 18:00:00 CST 2010Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a natural respite within our suburban city. It is a special place left largely undisturbed where visitors can have the pleasure of being surrounded by nature and experiencing animals, plants an… about: Dallas GRACE TIME PERIOD Hills Evening Walk Wed Dec Hospitality Recreation
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Local Photographer Recaps Sarah Palin’s Visit to Dallas
Local Photographer Recaps Sarah Palin’s Visit to Dallas — Mon Nov 29 06:53:24 UTC 2010 As I mentioned before, Sarah Palin was due to sign books Sunday at the Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Park. A local photographer who also blogs on Open Salon went, and recapped here. Lots of inside baseball involved in the narrative, but keep scrolling, bec… about: Barnes & Noble Dallas Hospitality Recreation Jeff Brady Lincoln Local News Local Photographer Open Salon Parties Politics Republican Sarah Palin
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The Wonderful World of Cooking: A tearoom with a twist
The Wonderful World of Cooking: A tearoom with a twist — Mon Nov 29 07:55:08 UTC 2010 Delicate and delicious. Forget the idea of an old tearoom cornered away in some dusty antique mall. The Wonderful World of Cooking Restaurant and Tearoom offers a genteel luncheon experience that blends classic customs with modern taste. Now, in its ne… about: Brownstone Too Brownstone Village Shopping Center Cooking Cooking Restaurant energy food Home Hospitality Recreation King Nancy Glass proprietor Ranch Chicken Restaurant at: American Airlines Center
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