Splash Math for kids

Splash Math is an award winning math program for kids of ages 5-10 which can be used both at homes and in schools. Splash Math has benefited over 9 million kids and has been used in over 50,000 classrooms. Available on iPads, Android tablets and web, Splash Math works across multiple platforms and devices.

Splash Math is an adaptive program. It personalizes math practice depending upon the child's level of mastery and covers all math skills for all grades - Kindergarten through 5. Splash Math collects the practice data and shares analytical reports with the parents/teachers.

Splash Math combines the best of both worlds. For a child, Splash Math appears to be like a game which rewards on getting answers correct, keeping them engaged all the time. For a parent, Splash Math covers all necessary math skills for their grade levels and provides crucial insight on the child's performance.



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Maintaining A Tactical Blade


In tactical situations, having a dependable, sharp knife is extremely important. To maintain the blade, you must prevent corrosion by using it and storing it properly.

Blade Maintenance:

Although most tactical blades are made with quality steel, the surfaces will still corrode over time. This is why you must oil the springs and joints occasionally. One or two drops of oil is an ideal amount. By lubricating the knife regularly, it will always open and close with ease. 

If your blade ever becomes moist, thoroughly dry the surfaces with a rag. However, if salt water contacts the blade, rinse it with tap water immediately and dry it. Then, rub a small coat of oil on the blade.

Protecting The Blade:

A knife should never be stored in its sheath because moisture will collect in the leather. Over time, the moisture will generate pits on the steel.

Only use a blade for specific tasks that are recommended by the manufacturer. If you use a blade incorrectly, you could damage the entire knife.

Cleaning Advice:

Tactical knives can be cleaned with nail polish remover or alcohol. Never use harsh chorine cleaners because they will speed up the corrosion process.

A tactical knife is an investment that can help you in a variety of situations. If you clean and maintain the blade, you will never have problems when you use it.
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4 Things to Do While Waiting at the Airport

For many of us, travelling internationally is something we do often. For some of us, it’s even a way of life. Airports today are in themselves businesses, not just a place for you to catch a flight, and they’re really going out of their way to attract travellers to return. Back in the day, there were two scenarios: having little time to grab a hurried bite and some boring gifts from the duty-free outlets before a flight, or waiting for hours with nothing to do! Even those who travel frequently for business can now have something interesting to look forward to. For some general ideas, consult with business travel managers like Corporate Traveller, who’ll be able to tell you about the best any airport has to offer. In the meantime, here are four things to do if you happen to be at any of these fascinating airports.

1. Be Entertained – Changi Airport, Singapore:

Renowned for its extensive state-of-the-art Entertainment Deck, Changi Airport offers music areas, an Xbox Kinect gaming room, a 4D cinema (yes 4D) and much more. If that’s a little too high-tech, you can relax at lounges with live music or walk through a landscaped garden complete with a waterfall, butterflies and 30 species of carnivorous plants! There are hair salons and beauty spas to indulge in, or take a swim in the pool, then sip some fresh mango juice in the Jacuzzi while watching planes take off. If you have a minimum five hours to kill, you can join a free two-hour tour as well!

2. Go Ice Skating – Incheon Airport, Seoul, South Korea:

It’s not real ice, just artificial plastic ice. It sure looks like ice though! You can unwind while having fun and go for a spin around the rink. If you’re not into that, head to Korean Culture Street, where you’ll find recreations of traditional buildings plus cultural events and performances. Have a wander through the Cultural Experience Zone and make artefacts from paper and wood.

3. Have a Beer – Munich Airport, Germany:

The airport has its own brewery! Have a cold one at a Bavarian-style pub, then head to the Visitors’ Park to enjoy a round of golf. If you’re an aviation enthusiast, join an extensive tour of the airport and watch aviation films, then explore historical aircrafts like the Super Constellation, Douglas DC-3, and many more.

4. Enjoy Nature – Vancouver International Airport, Canada:

This airport is incredibly unique. It has a mini Canadian forest, complete with a bubbling stream, rocks and even canoes! Vancouver Aquarium even houses two exhibits that boast 5,000 sea creatures – many of them only found locally, like rockfish, wolf eels and anemones. That’s just to name a few. To throw in a history lesson, stroll through an art exhibition where First Nation Art is displayed every day.

Now that you know of some great ways to entertain yourself at these airports, you’re probably hoping for longer transit times to fit it all in! Don’t forget, there are plenty of other airports just as interesting and unique as the ones mentioned here. Being stuck in airports has never been this fun – it’s almost like having a mini-vacation!
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British Summer Camp

British Soccer Camp is the most popular camp in North America - 150,000 campers! With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, British Soccer Camps provide boys and girls with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert's right in the heart of their own community. In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each British Soccer Camp provides lessons in character development, cultural education and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love!




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I am excited for my daughter and this will be her first British  summer camp.

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10 Adventurous Ways to Experience Canada

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Canada remains one of the most stunningly beautiful countries on the planet. But with the United States just south of the border, it can often be overshadowed in the minds of prospective tourists. One of the best things about Canada though is the variation it offers. The possibilities for adventure and discovery are boundless. You don’t have to be an experienced traveller to appreciate Canada. But if you are, there is still plenty to see that you’ve never seen before.

If you’re the adventurous type, it could be the ideal destination for you. Although there are some great cities in Canada, the natural wonders and opportunities for adventure are where the true spirit of the country lies. If you’re thinking of embarking on a Canadian adventure, let these 10 ways to experience the country guide you on your way.

1. Go Orca Watching

On the coast just off Vancouver you can find up to 250 Orca Whales. If you want to make sure you get the best possible view of them, see them towards the end of the summer, during the salmon spawning season. As well as the whales, you can find humpback whales and prides of sea lions too.

2. Canoe in Algonquin Park

Algonquin Park covers 7653 square kilometers of Ontario, Canada. It’s not far from Toronto so can attract a lot of visitors. That doesn’t mean it’s small fry though. There are plenty of ways in which you can push yourself there and do something interesting. Canoeing the vast lakes and rivers of the park is probably the best way - you may even get to see some moose!

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3. Explore Gwaii Haanas National Park

The full name of this park is a bit of a mouthful: Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. Don’t let an inability to say its name put you off visiting it though. You could forget the rest of the tips on this list and just spend your whole holiday here.

The park covers an archipelago of 138 islands. You can explore the seas and go snorkeling or spend time on the beautiful unspoiled islands. The native Haida people host visitors and staying with them gives you the opportunity to learn more about their 12,000-year-old culture.

4. White Water Rafting in Nova Scotia

If you’ve never experienced a tidal bore before, you have to. It’s a must for every thrill seeker. Twice a day, tonnes of water from the Bay of Fundy are pushed up the Shubenacadie River, when this happens the water is anything but calm. All this is caused by the tide coming in. It’s a truly thrilling experience; prepare to get soaked.

5. Trek the Willmore Wilderness

Willmore Wilderness Park is often seen as the inferior younger brother to the Jasper National Park. Except it offers an even more wild and inhospitable landscape to trevail. If you ask me it is the far superior park of the two.

It’s great to trek because the experience feels genuinely authentic, you’re walking a designated trail. For example, there are no roads, bridges or buildings in the park. Make sure you’re watching out for grizzly bears and wolves though, both of which inhabit the park.

6. Ski Whistler

125 kilometers north of Vancouver you can find one of the world’s greatest ski resorts, Whistler Blackcomb. It’s home to the longest unsupported cable car span in the world, and it was central to the 2010 Winter Olympics.

You can take skiing and snowboarding lessons all year round. And for the experienced snow sportsmen and sportswomen among you, companies like Alltracks even offer training on how to become a ski instructor.

7. See the Northern Lights

Canada offers some the best locations in the world from which to view the Northern Lights. You can see them in Northern Alberta and take a dog sled ride while you’re there. There are few more impressive natural wonders in the world, and the Canadian Wilderness provides the perfect backdrop.

Lots of companies offer specific tours and trips to see the lights. Perhaps even more stunning than the Alberta locations is the Yukon. Here you can stay in Whitehorse, which is only accessible by floatplane. You can’t get much more remote than that!

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8. Go Mountain-Biking

Not far from Quebec, in Mont-Sainte-Anne, you can find some of Canada’s best cycle tracks and networks. It caters for all proficiency levels, from beginner to expert. Rent the equipment and make the most of it!

Another option is to bike the Trans Canada trail. The trail does what it says on the tin. It’s the world’s longest recreational path, starting at the most easterly point in the country and stretching nearly 22,000 kilometers. You’ll never travel the whole trail, but it’s fun to do at least a bit of it.
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9. Visit the Polar Bears

If you decide to try and get a glimpse of Canada’s polar bear population make sure you go with a guide. The end of Autumn is the best time to see them in Churchill, Manitoba. At this time of year, the polar bears are moving along the shoreline before the winter kicks in. When the water freezes over they’ll be able to hunt more easily.

There aren’t many places in the world where you can see wild polar bears up close. So if you’re in that part of the world, it’s an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up.

10. Pillow Fighting in Toronto

No, I’m not ending on a joke; this is a real thing! The Pillow Fight League was set up in Toronto in 2004. It’s a semi-professional sport that started life in a bar. Nowadays the sport is quite well known in Canada.



It is, of course, knowingly silly. But, having said that, pillow fighters have been known to suffer injuries during matches. If you have an evening free in Toronto, it’s worth seeing for a laugh. Or you could just try it for yourself in your hotel room. Don’t blame us if you get kicked out of the hotel though!
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Tastiest Exotic Dishes From Around the World

When trying the hot new niche restaurant down the street is not satisfying your foodie fix, it may be time to step outside your comfort zone. While traveling the U.S. may be enough for some, getting your food fix internationally might be the best option for you. Unless your name happens to be Andrew Zimmern of Travel channel’s Bizarre Foods, there is a big world of uncharted foodie territory out there for you to explore. To get you started on your quest, here are a few suggestions that may ratchet up the intensity of your taste buds.


Kopi Luwak:
We’ll begin our list not with something you eat, but something to drink in Indonesia. This is a form of coffee you can enjoy on the first morning of your international foodie adventure. This experience will not come cheaply, however, as this coffee goes for between $120-300 per pound. Why so expensive you ask? It is made from the excrements of an Indonesian cat-like creature called the Luwak. The Luwak eats only the ripest coffee cherries, but its stomach cannot digest beans inside them, so they come out whole.The result is a coffee said to be so wonderful your Starbucks drinking friends will be ripe with jealousy.

A-ping:
While the name gives little away, this Cambodian delicacy is not for the faint of heart or arachnophobes. A-ping are actually giant tarantulas that are fried whole - legs, fangs, and all. Unlike the expensive coffee above, a-ping only cost a few cents and supposedly taste delicious. They are best plucked straight from the burrow and pan fried with a bit of garlic and salt. Those who have given it a try say they taste like chicken, and consist of a crispy exterior and gooey inside.

Fugu:
For the adventure seeker, look no further than the Japanese dish Fugu that is made from the poisonous puffer fish. Highly regulated in Japan due to the danger in preparation, fugu  fish contains poisonous tetrodotoxin in its organs and has to be sliced in a very precise way by only the most expert of chefs. If sliced incorrectly, fugu can be deadly in seconds. Apparently, the risk is worth taking, for the fish’s flesh is indescribably delicious.

Balut:
If you are looking for something for breakfast to go with your expensive kopi luwak coffee you purchased in Indonesia, Balut of the Philippines should do just fine. With balut, you get to eat your chicken and your egg at the same time. Fertilized eggs are boiled just before they are due to hatch, so your yolk oozes out followed by a chicken (or duck) fetus. They are cooked when the fetus is anywhere from 17 days to 21 days depending on your preference.

Puffin Heart:
In order to enjoy this delicacy from Iceland, it is encouraged to not take a look at this cute little bird known to some as a sea parrot. Puffins are eaten by breaking their necks, skinning them and then eating the fresh heart raw. Puffin is supposed to be delicious, like a fishier version of chicken or duck. The rest is often smoked, grilled or pan-fried.

Akutaq:
Finally, we’ve reached dessert, and for dessert it is recommended you give Akutaq (as it is known to the locals) a try. Akutaq is commonly known around these parts as Eskimo ice cream made with reindeer fat. It also consists of fish, dried salmon eggs or berries. Like regular ice cream, Akutaq is creamy and cold. Unlike the ice cream you are probably used to, Eskimo ice cream is traditionally not the sweet treat you are used to. Although if you travel to Alaska, you can try it with sugar added to give it a flavor you are more accustomed to from ice cream.

The writer, Brian Levesque, is a self-described foodie who always strives to find the best (though unusual) foods from around the world and share his experiences. When traveling at home though, finding good restaurants is easy: he just goes to www.foodpub.com. You can learn more about Brian on Google+.
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5 Restaurants to add to your Bucket List

Have you ever craved Alaskan King Crab legs? Or perhaps some Tagliatelle with delicious Bolognese ragù? Some of the best meals can be found in restaurants all around the world. However, there are only a few of these restaurants that are considered to be the best. Five of these di prima qualità food-paradises are worthy of the Bucket List.

King Crab at Tracy’s King Crab Shack:
If you are visiting Alaska, and happen to be in the Juneau area between early summer and mid-fall, a great place to try good Alaskan King Crab is Tracy’s King Crab Shack. Located by a cruise ship disembarking area, Tracy’s King Crab Shack appears to be just a set of trailers and a large outdoor tent. The food more than makes up for this modest setting. The crab legs break open with ease, and the succulent crab meat is sweet and ripe with a wonderful brininess.


Lemon Tarts at Osteria Francescana:
Featured on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Osteria Francescana is a Modern Italian Restaurant. Open since 1995, it is headed by Massimo Bottura and located in Modena, Italy. The Restaurant has received 3 Michelin Stars and has held number 3 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for two years now. It has a well represented the Italian culinary tradition, with more than a few modern twists. It is most reputable for its dessert dish: Oops! I dropped the Lemon Tart. The dessert features a specially designed plate and a carefully arranged lemon tart that appears to have been dropped on the plate, ‘shattering it’. Evidently, as you can tell from its name, this was intentional, and brings a unique change to normal dessert.

French cooked Japanese Cuisine at Narisawa:
Also featured in The World’s 50 best Restaurants is Narisawa. This Japanese Restaurant is located in Tokyo, Japan, and is owned by Yoshihiro Narisawa. Although it only placed in number 14 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, it makes up for its unique style, great cooking, and two Michelin stars. Narisawa’s style is born from the simple amalgamation of delicious Japanese ingredients and French cooking techniques.

Brazilian Cuisine at Maní:
Hitting Number 4 on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants is Maní, a contemporary Brazilian Restaurant in São Paulo, Brazil. Owned by partner chefs Daniel Redondo and Helena Rizzo, the restaurant displays a classic Brazilian culinary flair. A great place to try Brazilian cuisine.

Scandinavian Cuisine at Noma:
Last, but certainly not least, is Noma. Noma has been ranked Number 1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, not just once, but twice. It has also received rewards for the best restaurant in Europe and best Restaurant in the World by several other restaurants. The fact that they were distraught about getting bumped down to second place in 2013 is a sure sign that this Restaurant is built to be number one, and can accept no less. Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, Noma is owned by Chef René Redzepi. Noma’s fare is a unique, experimental form of seasonal Nordic foods. The Restaurant is always looking to innovate; a special lounge sits above the main dining area, available for chefs to devise and research new meals to serve.

Conclusion:
If eating at the world’s best restaurant, or trying world class food is something you definitely want to do before you die; then you may want to add these restaurants to your bucket list. Tracy’s King Crab Shack offers some of the best king crab in Alaska. Massimo Bottura leads the best of Italian cuisine in his restaurant, Osteria Francescana. Noma’s world class flavor and attitude leads itself to the top of world cuisine.

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The writer, Daniel Vicenti, is himself a food lover who travels the world sampling the best of local flavors. When trying to find good restaurants, he turns to online resources like FoodPub..
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Florida: Big Cypress National Preserve

During our  family vacation last December in Florida, hubby and I agreed were going to Miami. Along the way we decided to visit the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park.First stop was the Big Cypress National Preserve in welcome centre, the ranger explained to us about the park and the route to see all the Cypress trees.

Big Cypress National Preserve Facts:
  • Big Cypress National Preserve has 729,000 acre.
  • No entrance fee.
  • Big Cypress National Preserve is known also as Big Cypress Swamp.
  • Located at 33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141. Actually you can stop at Welcome Centre and ask for better  direction. Our GPS did not find it.
  •  It was established in 1974, as America's first national preserve.

Things to see:
We have limited time, hubby and I agreed to check around and see the big Cypress and did a little bit of hiking. Good thing we brought some snacks considering there are no restaurants around the area.
  • Alligators are all over so watch out for them.
  • Birds.
  • manatees
  • Cypress Trees
  • Turtles
  • Plants Life
  • and more

Things to do:
If you love nature and wildlife you'll definitely enjoy the parks.God's creation is always beautiful and amazes me.
  • Hiking
  • Photography
  • Camping-you need to call for reservation and more information.
  • Bird Watching
  • Wildlife viewing

Tips:
We visited the month of December so we don't need any bug spray. The weather just perfect to us.
  • hiking shoes
  • snacks if you have kids.
  • water
  • camera

I'm glad we decided to visit this place. It was a lifetime experience that I stored to my daughter's memory bank.Though Little travelentz was scared with the alligator,overall it was impressive that she see it with her two eyes and how this looks like in person.
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One Scoop or Two?: 6 Can't-Miss Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.

Whether you're a traditionalist or a lover of innovation, chances are that you feel strongly about your ice cream. Whatever your flavor, you'll scream for these six can't miss ice cream spots from across the country. 
Gray's Ice Cream, Tiverton, Rhode Island
History is on the menu at Gray's Ice Cream, which opened in 1923. Patrons today can still find some of the original standards, like Grapenut, on the menu, but there are plenty of fresh flavors available as well. Try a Gray's classic like Frozen Pudding, made with rum-based ice cream dotted with raisins and apricots. You'll be hard-pressed to find something like it anywhere else.

Blue Bell Creamery, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Located near Tulsa in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Blue Bell Creamery focuses on old-fashioned hand-cranked flavor. This shop scoops year-round favorites like Banana Split and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, along with rotating seasonal varieties like Spiced Pumpkin Pecan and Southern Hospitality. Visitors to Blue Bell receive a tour of the creamery along with a scoop of the sweet stuff.
Lick Ice Creams, Austin, Texas
When you have a hankering for savory ice cream, Lick Ice Cream in Austin, Texas is the place to visit. Rather than sugaring up their recipes, Lick takes a different approach. Instead of the standard menu items, here you'll find Goat Cheese with Thyme and Honey or Roasted Beets with Fresh Mint. Lick also sources its cream responsibly from grass-fed cows at nearby Mill-King Market & Creamery. 

Salt & Straw, Portland, Oregon 

This ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon boasts some of the creamiest scoops, thanks to its main ingredient: cream with 17 percent butterfat. The source of this impressive figure is truly scientific, as Salt & Straw's methods come courtesy of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center. Flavors at this hip shop are impossibly rich and range from meaty Smoky Ham to cheesy Pear with Blue Cheese to super sweet Berry Jam Donut. 

Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop, San Francisco, California

One of the best-loved shops on the west coast, this creamery serves up icy treats made with organic cream from a local farm. Ingredients at this shop in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood are kept to a minimum in order to celebrate the properties of each one. Enjoy tangy Balsamic Strawberries when the fruit is in season or the iconic Salted Caramel year round. Try mixing and matching your flavors to create something really special, and come prepared to stand in line outside this popular spot.

Coolhaus, Culver City, California
This cool spot specializes in ice cream sandwiches, each with frosty cookies and one or more generous scoops of ice cream. Get architectural and build your sandwich as tall as you can handle. Try the Honeycomb ice cream, flavored with Los Angeles-area honey, sandwiched between olive oil and rosemary cookies. If you like your ice cream on wheels, you'll love Coolhaus's food trucks in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and Dallas.
Whether you prefer old-fashioned, hand-cranked ice cream or newfangled organic flavors, there's an ice cream out there for you. Start with these six spots and seek out your perfect flavor.
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New Orleans Vacation: 5 things I like spending day at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk?

When you go in New Orleans there are so many things that would caught your attention from history, culture, cuisine, drinks and shopping. I got a chance to visit the Outlet Collection at RiverWalk, New Orleans. It has a descent size that you might consider to check out.

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk Facts:

  • The  America's first and only outlet mall located in a downtown urban setting.
  • Located at: 500 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans,Louisiana.
  • It was opened May 22,2014.
  • Offers 75  stores 
The fountain  mesmerized my daughter
1.High end Stores:
The outlet collection  has so many choices. They carry popular brands from women,men and kids. Just watch out the price I think you can't save if that's what you think.The  price in Outlet collection is a little bit expensive compare to the outlet I've been  visited.

2.Browsing the store:
Being a traveller  I love browsing different store that caught my attention. Some stores has a unique stuff to offer and its hard to resist once in a while.

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3.Food Court/Cuisine:
This outlet mall/store has different restaurants or cafe and it was busy when we are in the mall. One thing for sure you won't get starve once you are done shopping.

4. Enjoy the scenery of Mississippi River:
If you are like me who loves watching the endless water you might want to check the area. This offers a unique experience and ambiance in the banks of the river.

5. Children's Play area:
Kids will  always be kids and my daughter doesn't like shopping. Good thing they have a kids area where children can play at their zoofari located at the food court area.

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is for all ages. If you kinda lost just go in guest service and they are very helpful.

Tips:
  • You have to pay  on parking fee  and I think it's not worth if you just go there for window shopping/ food court.
  • The parking fee would be validated  once you spent over $20.
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Dinner at Soho Korean and Japanese Cuisine,MI

When I visited my in-laws in Michigan,I stumbled this restaurant called Soho Korean and Japanese Cuisine so MIL and I  give a try this new restaurant. The ambiance and food was so good even my MIL likes the food and she wanted to go back again.

About Soho Restaurants:
  • Located at 2943 S Rochester RdRochester HillsMI 48307.
Here are some photos I took:
Tuna Tataki
Chicken Katsu
Bibimbab

I had a great time with my MIL and I'm glad we decided to dined in Soho Restaurants. The food was good and I'm looking to go back there.
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