Archive for
October, 2007
October 29th, 2007 by keith f
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Just a few hours after the Orlando Magic thought they had their coach and GM of the future, he decided to return where many of us wish we could (at least for a couple of fun filled nights)… college. After much drama, Billy Donovan opted to return to the University of Florida prompting the Magic to hire former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy.
The Magic did sign arguable the best available free agent in Rashard Lewis who spent the past xx season with the Seattle Supersonics averaging a career high 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Lewis should be the perfect compliment to emerging superstar center Dwight Howard who led the team last season in scoring, rebounding and blocks. Dwight Howard is 21 years young and the cornerstone of this team. Plain and simple: the Magic go as he goes.
Gone will be the long time face of the Magic and oft injured Grant Hill who is now with the Phoenix Suns. Joining Hill on the train out of town were the almost promising Darco Milicic and sharp shooter Travis Diener.
A familiar face will be on the bench this season, Patrick Ewing. No, he won’t be sharing minutes with Dwight Howard but showing him all his moves as a coach.
With this interesting blend of new talent and coaching, the Magic are early contenders to knock off the Heat in the East after finishing last year 2 games under .500. Van Gundy will have to use all his coaching know how to blend the talent behind Howard and Lewis. The Magic are enjoying a successful pre-season which was highlighted by a trip to China and will open Halloween Night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Click here to see Orlando Magic’s game schedule.
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October 25th, 2007 by susan j
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If you’re anything like me, then your computer probably gets bounced around a lot as you go from airport to car to hotel to coffee shop and so on (in fact, my last laptop met with early retirement after an unfortunate Starbucks incident - don’t try this at home).
Sound familiar? Then check out the ’s tips for . Independent Traveler also offers some good suggestions for taking your computer on the road, including updating virus protection and carrying your laptop in a bag that doesn’t scream “expensive electronics inside!”
While we’re on the topic of computers, you’ll be pleased to hear that Orlando International Airport offers free wifi. i. Happy travels!
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October 23rd, 2007 by susan j
As many parents can attest, feeding growing kids can get pretty pricey. Which is why we were so excited to discover the Kids Eat Free Card.
The card is valid for one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (one per family) at over 50 Orlando area restaurants, including Baskin Robbins, Sizzler, and CiCi’s Pizza. Available as part of the Go Orlando Card, the Kids Eat Free Card has an estimated potential savings around $350.
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?
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October 18th, 2007 by jamie a
Gatorland in Orlando, Florida
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Though you can’t bring the Florida sun home with you, your vacation memories can always be revisited through photographs.
If you fancy yourself a great photographer, we’d love to see your vacation photos. You could even be the next lucky winner of our Go Card Photo Contest!
You could be the winner of:
1st Prize (Best Overall Photo):
Canon PowerShot SD 1000 7.1 MP digital camera
2nd Prize (Best Fun Photo):
Phillip 7-inch Digital Picture Frame
Send us a photo of your daughter posing on an alligator, your son playing mini-golf, or your entire family lounging on the beach. The deadline for submissions is November 1, so hit us with your best shot!
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October 15th, 2007 by admin
Orlando Museum of Art
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If you look hard enough, culture does exist in the land of Mickey, water slides, golf and sun and you don’t have far to travel to experience it. Downtown Orlando offers visitors a number of cultural options for those in their search of the “other Orlando.”
The recently renovated Orlando Museum of Art (or OMART) displays a fine rotating collection of American, pre-Colombian and African art and displayed the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit last year. OMART is also home to the annual Festival of Trees in November.
Nearby is the Mennello Museum of American Folk Art, whose main collection consists of the paintings of Earl Cunningham, who produced 450 works in his lifetime. Make sure to take a guided tour when you go. In beautiful Winter Park is the world’s most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933).
Also visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. If you’re looking to learn about the history of this great city, you may want to check out the Orange County Regional History Center. This historic five-story masterpiece offers Orlando residents and visitors alike fascinating insight into how this region has made its transition from a small town surrounded by citrus groves and cattle ranches to today’s thriving urban community.
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October 11th, 2007 by susan j
The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau put together a handy list of 207 Things to Do in Orlando in 2007. Among their recommended activities are holding a snake at Gatorland, sampling space food at Kennedy Space Center, and designing your own roller coaster at WonderWorks.
Obviously, that list is pretty darn comprehensive, but here are a few other suggestions that were somehow missing:
- Visit the Haunted Grimm House
- Explore the Orlando Museum of Art
- See one of the country’s largest train collections at Trainland International.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Orlando? Leave a comment and let us know!
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October 8th, 2007 by susan j
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Mark your calendars for November 1-4, when the Kennedy Space Center hosts the World Space Expo celebrating NASA’s 50 years of space exploration. In honor of this very special anniversary, visitors will see an air show, special exhibits, and more. Check out the World Space Expo’s event schedule.
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October 1st, 2007 by susan j
Attention, Harry Potter fans: tipped us off to some exciting news. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” a theme park area inspired by the best-selling book series by J.K. Rowling, is set to open at Universal Orlando in late 2009. Visitors will be able to explore the haunts of Harry and his friends, including the village of Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and Hogwarts Castle. For those who plan to visit Orlando before 2009, check out these exciting Orlando attractions.
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