Floetry

If you are looking for a delightful evening on the town without spending a dime, head down to Floetry on Wednesday, February 18th at 7PM. Floetry takes place on the third Wednesday of the month at Books and Books, a world-class bookstore located at the Town Centre of Camana Bay.

Get into the flow with Floetry for a very special night of words and wisdom, poetry and people. Join Books and Books as some of Cayman’s most talented poets and performers share their work during an Open Mic night of poetry and readings. Share your own work or just listen to others.

Floetry’s mix of poetry and music provides a unique opportunity for Cayman’s community of writers and readers to share their artistic and cultural experiences. It’s the perfect place to express yourself – or just to be yourself.

If you’d like to perform at Floetry, stop by Books & Books to sign up.

Camana Bay is Grand Cayman’s premier shopping and entertainment district. Camana Bay is en elegant shopping and dining area with luxury retail stores, a gourmet coffee shop and a six-screen Hollywood Theaters Cinema. 

Floetry takes place on the third Wednesday of the month.

Floetry at Books & Books,  February 18th, 2009   7PM

Books and Books

Camana Bay
45 Market Street
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
345.640.BOOK (2665)

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Green Vibrance

Feeling Sluggish? Stop in into Pure Health, Grand Cayman’s premier vitamin and sport supplement store, and find a lasting way to increase your energy level. The staff at Pure Health can get you set up with Green Vibrance, a concentrated superfood that can help support circulation, boost immunity, aid digestion, build endurance and increase energy levels. According to the Green Vibrance website, our bodies haven’t changed much since our ancestors roamed the earth eating a wide variety of whole foods. Our current diet of processed food is lacking in trace nutrients and fiber. Green Vibrance is the best tasting and most popular product of its kind on the market, and is packed with exotic ingredients like Sea Vegetable Complex, Acerola Berry Powder and Milk Thistle Extract.

Pure Health stocks a wide variety of supplements, vitamins. protein powders, women’s nutritional supplies, diet and weight loss items, and organic products. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and can guide you in the right direction for all your nutritional needs.

Pure Health

West Shore Center, Seven Mile Beach

Telephone:  345-943-0111 

http://www.vibranthealth.org/gv.html

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Chi Ceramic Flat Iron

If you are from the US and are missing your local Sally’s Beauty Supply store, don’t worry, The Cayman Islands has its own rockin’ beauty supply centre. Beauty Centre & Supply is tucked away in Industrial Park (call for directions: 345-945-7698, it’s not hard to locate) and it’s well worth the effort of finding it. You’ll find a wide array of items such as a shampoo, conditioner, hair color, deep conditioning treatments, styling tools, hair accessories and clips, nail polish, spa and body products, bulk salon supplies, and skin care products.

I purchased the best selling Chi ceramic flat iron. A top stylist in Grand Cayman referred me to the Beauty Centre and recommended the Chi flat iron, along with tips about home use from this web site:

http://www.misikko.com/how-to-use-a-flat-iron.html

Stop in soon and visit with the friendly staff at the Beauty Centre. They have excellent prices and lots of stuff to help us get even prettier! If you can’t locate exactly what you need, ask for Susan Campbell, Cosmetologist. She’s knows the products up & down and will help you with anything you need. Tell her the Goddess sent you!

Beauty Centre and Supply      301 Dorcy Drive                        Industrial Park

Telephone    (345) 945-7688

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Art at Governors 2009

On January 31st over 100 artists, crafts people and designers will be demonstrating their talents at this year’s Art@Governors event, the islands’ premier art event held each year on the lawn of Government House. Co-hosts His Excellency the Governor Mr. Stuart Jack and Mrs Jack, and the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, along with annual sponsor Walkers, invite everyone to attend this year’s event and participate in the theme “Making a difference”.

In the years since its inauguration in 2000, Art@Governors has become the only festival of its kind in Cayman to display such a diverse number of visual art forms from paintings, ceramics, sculpture and leatherwork to thatch work, body paintings, jewellery, quilts, photography and handicrafts. Visitors have a chance to meet seasoned and emerging artists one on one, to query their art processes and to participate in creating a work of art themselves. The event also gives visitors the opportunity to view the differences and similarities between the traditional heritage craft and the contemporary arts of the islands, and the ways in which one has inspired the other. Highlighted artists this year included Shane Arquart who is best known for his “Dready” character and “Jonty” Iddekinge, a street artist who working with the National Gallery’s Community Mural Programme.

Other annual highlights include traditional craft displays; catboat rides from the Cayman Catboat Club; cultural booths; demonstrations by the Cayman Islands Cadet Corp, the National Gallery, CNCF, Cayman Islands National Museum, Cayman Traditional Arts and other non-profit organizations; art tours; music by local bands and One World Entertainment; dance performances; and afternoon tea.

New to this years event is the special “Art Creation Station” for children offering a variety of ‘green’ arts and craft activities based on making a difference to your environment. This year you can also take part in a mini documentary by sharing how you make a difference today’s society; paint a public art mural at part of the National Gallery’s Community Mural Programme; or create crafts in the Walkers’ Children of the Arts tent.

Join His Excellency Governor Stuart Jack and his wife Mariko, the National Gallery and Walkers for an afternoon of artistic stimulation of all kinds on Saturday 31st January from 1pm to 5pm. The event is entirely free and all are welcome to attend.

Please visit http://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/ for more information about The National Gallery.

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The Best of Cayman

It’s that time again where Caymanians, local residents, and tourists from all over the world will be able to vote for their favorite places in the Cayman Islands! This will be The 3rd Annual Best of Cayman Awards, and the polls will be open through the 31st of January. Last year, over 20,000 people from all over the world voted for all the BEST places in Cayman!

It’s easy. Just visit www.bestofcayman.com and vote for your favorite spots. If you are considering a visit to our lovely islands, this website is the perfect place to begin your research! Read up on the best places to eat, drink, shop, play and relax in the Cayman Islands. This exhaustive site has reviews, video clips, classifieds, news, local weather, menus, local events, and just about any other information a visitor or resident might be looking for in The Cayman Islands. Keep www.bestofcayman.com bookmarked in your favorites to keep up with everything happening in Cayman.

Don’t forget to pop by the site soon and vote for your fave Cayman hotspots!

www.bestofcayman.com

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Powerhouse Gym

Are you killing yourself with crunches and not seeing results? First of all, the best abs in the world won’t be visible unless you get rid of excess body fat, and that means cleaning up the diet for good. We all know the drill: cut down on Trans fat, white flour, and white sugar. Eat more fruits and veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and low fat dairy products. Eating clean doesn’t have to be boring. Check out yummy recipes at www.eatcleandiet.com. You will find recipes like Baked Apples with Walnut-Oat Stuffing, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup, and Crispy Chicken Bites. You might be tempted to buy Tosca Reno’s wonderful book, The Eat Clean Diet, which is packed with tasty recipes that will help you get your body fat under control. I picked up my copy at The Book Nook in the Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road. (345) 945-4686

The second part of sculpting six-pack abs is mastering the art of proper sit ups. It’s easy to do them wrong and completely waste your efforts.  Get a bikini belly fast with the Awesome Abs Class at Powerhouse Gym, in King’s Sports Centre. Awesome Abs targets the upper, lower and oblique abdominal muscles.

How tough can it be, a whole class that’s for just one muscle group ? Tough. Brutally tough. As in “hurts-to-laugh-for-three-days” tough. It’s a fantastic way to learn the right way to do sit ups and crunches.

Awesome Abs Class  Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:00 PM

Powerhouse Gym        At Kings Sports Centre  Telephone (345) 949-0555

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Sticks and Stones

Tired of the same old “island style” furniture? We all know the 1970’s look: white wicker furniture and faded floral prints. Upgrade your home with a chic, funky global look. If you haven’t already, it’s time to visit Grand Cayman’s most unique home decor store: Sticks and Stones. Massive signature pieces share space with beautiful canvas artwork, comfy leather chairs, gorgeous outdoor furniture, cozy kitchen tables, groovy lamps and much more. Everything in Sticks and Stones is remarkably attractive and unusual.

I am such a fan of the store that my own home is only a piece or two away from looking like a Sticks and Stones annex. I have a stunning solid wood dining table with leather chairs, a long & low Balinese entertainment center, and a King size bed that was assembled like a giant child’s puzzle…not a bolt or screw in sight! I used oversize canvas artwork in a guest room that was shockingly affordable, and it’s the one piece of art that always gets the most ooh’s and ah’s.

The prices are always good, but until January 24th, there’s a blowout 25% off sale at the existing showroom! 25% off all stock in the entire store. Sticks and Stones is moving into their new “nest” at the end of January and they are running a sale on the entire inventory prior to the big move.

Stop in soon to take advantage of the huge clearance sale! Mark your calendars to visit the new digs in February, at 114 Kingbird Drive (just off North Sound Road, past CUC). Knowing Miss Jani, the creative genius behind Sticks and Stones, it will be a magical wonderland filled with irresistible treasures from all over the globe.

Sticks and Stones    Three Paddington Place    Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:00

Telephone      94-STONES (947-8663)      sticksandstones@candw.ky

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Shangri-La

Craving something off the beaten path in Grand Cayman? The newly built six bedroom Shangri-La Bed & Breakfast is just the ticket. Only three miles away from Seven Mile Beach, the Shangri-La is very nicely appointed with beautiful rooms, each individually named and decorated.

Rent the whole house, which sleeps a total of 16 guests, or choose from one of the following rooms:

The Royal Palm Room The largest room, with a king size bed, bistro table for intimate-in room dining, large en-suite Jacuzzi tub and French doors leading to the pool

The Oleander Room Romantic, colonial style room with queen size canopy bed

The Hibiscus Room Light flooded room with queen size bed and elegant en suite bathroom

The Poinciana Room Large, lovely room with queen size bed, en suite bath and mini fridge

The Travelers Palm Room Two twin beds easily convert to a king size bed if you prefer. French doors lead you to private balcony overlooking the private lake.

The Bamboo Room The newest room is spacious with a queen bed, and a sofa that pulls out to a queen bed for extra comfort. Features private entrance that overlooks pool and lake.

This B & B is extremely popular and books quickly. Call today to arrange your stay in paradise.

Shangri-La   Cell (345) 526-1170    email info@shangrilabandb.com

www.shangrilabb.com

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The Book Loft

Need some inspiration for slimming down this year? Get in on the best-kept secret in Grand Cayman: The Book Loft at The Cayman Islands Humane Society on North Sound Road. There are a ton of almost-new books to jump start your healthy lifestyle: books on diets, weight training, fitness and self-help. The super-friendly volunteer staff has even set up a diet and exercise display table with loads of books to get you motivated. All the classics are there, including hardback books like The South Beach Diet cookbooks, The Atkins Diet, Body For Life, The Suzanne Somers books, and The Zone. And each book costs about as much as a fancy cappuccino drink!

The Book Loft is fascinating place to get lost in, and is packed with books on every subject. The cozy little store is well organized and the books are an absolute steal! Books are priced to sell, most under $5.00! If you hunt around, you can find very recent New York Times bestsellers for a fraction of the original price. I found a whole stack of almost-new books today with the Borders bookmarks still in them! Cayman residents are a well-read bunch; and folks cheerfully bring in books by the dozens, each and every day.

In addition to a vast selection of fiction and non-fiction, there is a terrific children’s section (including games), CDs, DVDs, textbooks and loads of international magazines.

Stock up on some quality reading materials and help out a shelter pet today. All proceeds benefit the too-wonderful-for-words Cayman Islands Humane Society. If there is any room in your heart for a new companion this year, visit the shelter downstairs and meet some of the wonderful cats and dogs looking for a new home. Warning…the dogs and cats are adorable and most are extra friendly! Say hello to Miss Sugar, the tireless director of the shelter who is the guardian angel of stray pets in Cayman. If you can’t adopt a pet, consider being a foster home provider or even walking the dogs Monday-Saturday at 9:00 AM.

Every little bit helps, so please visit The Book Loft soon and stock up on some inspiring books for 2009.

The Book Loft        153 North Sound Road        http://www.caymanhumanesociety.com/

Book Loft Hours:

Tuesday-Friday  11:00 AM-2:00 PM   Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM   Saturday 9AM-3PM  

Simba, Pet-of-the-Week

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GNC 100% Whey Protein

If weight or fat loss is a 2009 goal, consider adding a high quality whey protein powder into your diet. Men’s Health lists 5 reasons to add whey protein to your diet to get lean:

5 Reasons to Pack in Whey 

1. If You Pound Protein, Drink More

A high-protein diet may help you build muscle and burn fat, but it can also leave you dehydrated. Researchers at the University of Connecticut compared groups of athletes eating low-protein and high-protein diets and found that people on higher-protein diets store less water in their bodies. This is an important finding, because dehydration can significantly impair an athlete’s performance and even do damage to his heart. But researchers say high-protein eaters can avoid problems by drinking more fluids, at least two to three glasses more than the recommended eight glasses a day.

2. Got Milk?

What’s the best liquid to have in your shake? “Dairy products aid in fat loss,” says Mary Ellen Camire, Ph.D., a professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine and a member of the MH Advisory Board. If you’re lactose intolerant, try Lactaid or Dairy Ease brands, which can be found in most grocery stores. Use your shakes as a vessel to carry aboard the much-needed food group–you’ll get the muscle-building power of protein along with fat-fighting calcium, while improving bone and cardiovascular health to boot.

3. Whey to Lose Weight

Slurping down a whey-protein shake after your workout builds calorie-burning muscle. Now, new research reveals another way those shakes may help you build a better body: Whey protein can help prevent overeating. When University of Toronto scientists presented 22 men with an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, the men who had consumed a whey protein drink 2 hours earlier ate about 200 fewer calories than the men who had chugged soy- or egg-based protein shakes. “Ingestion of whey results in the release of several gut peptides involved in satiety,” says study author Harvey Anderson, Ph.D. Still worried a shake won’t satisfy? Keep adding ice to the blender; it makes the shake more filling without increasing its calorie count.

4. Protein for More Power

Don’t skimp on the protein powder in your postworkout shake. A study in the Journal of Nutrition showed that people who ate 60 percent less protein than another group had 81 percent less “protein synthesis”–the production of protein that stimulates muscle growth.  Biochemical pathways in muscle cells stay quiet when protein intake is low, suggests lead author Irwin Brodsky, M.D.

5. Whey Better

Whey (animal protein) is superior to soy (plant protein) as a muscle builder. And Baylor University researchers found a way to make whey way better: Add casein, a protein found in cottage cheese and milk. When a group of 36 men with at least 6 weeks of weight-training experience were given a whey-casein mixture before their workouts, they built 50 percent more lean muscle mass over 10 weeks than men who took only whey. Casein slows down catabolism, a process in which your body breaks down muscle instead of fat for fuel. “When taken before a workout, casein may slow catabolism enough to help the body build more muscle,” says study author Richard Kreider, Ph.D.

For more information and weight management tips, visit www.menshealth.com.

In Grand Cayman, GNC is the one-stop-shop for high quality protein powders. GNC has over a decade of experience in Grand Cayman, and is now open in three convenient locations: Queens Court Plaza on West Bay Road, inside Kings Sports Centre, and in Countryside Shopping Village in Savannah. Stop by soon to stock up on all your sports nutrition goodies.

GNC  Telephone (345) 945-7690

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