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Poetry in Motion | 20 | |
Get a six-minute survivor streak and over 100,000 points in an Arcade level. |
In arcade mode you not only have to get a ton of points, but also not get hit for 6 minutes. Within the period of not being hit, you must score this 100,000 points. You can go over the 6 minutes for the points of course, just can't be touched. This can be one of the most frustrating achievements in the game! |
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Comment #1 by backonceagain Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 05:44:29 PM Is it just me or does this sound like the hardest achievement of the bunch!! After watching the video i think the only way to get this would be on the hardest difficulty!! So everyone saying this game will be easy pretty safe to say this achievement might be pretty hard!!! | |
Comment #2 by BladeRunner42O Wednesday, February 22, 2012 @ 02:20:42 AM This looks awesome!!! Can't wait for some more Alan Wake action... it's been long enough. One of the best single player games in my opinion. | |
Comment #3 by Moldren Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 07:17:29 AM This achievements is bugged as hell. I did this 2 times. -.- | |
Comment #4 by Lothra Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 02:39:22 PM This does indeed seem to be a glitchy achievement, i got 8 minutes without being hit and 109,000 on ghost town, i survived till dawn as well yet not achievement. | |
Comment #5 by Lothra Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 05:40:58 PM Got it, i was wrong, its not glitchy its just not clear in the description, you have to achieve 100,000 or more before the timer reaches zero and dawn comes, your end game bonus does not count towards the 100,000 needed for this achievement. I got 95,000 with 8 minutes untouched then my end game bonus took it to over 109,000 but it didn't unlock, next game i got 101,000 and 7 minutes untouched before dawn and it unlocked. | |
Comment #6 by Moldren Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 02:34:07 AM #5 That's just lol... | |
Comment #7 by DerWiderstand Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 08:47:25 AM Any recommendation which level / playstyle is best for this one? | |
Comment #8 by Darkforce412 Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 10:45:44 AM i am also wondering what the best level to do this on is cuz i really have no idea. | |
Comment #9 by Falloutkid22 Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 12:51:23 PM I did it on Trailer park, went the whole 10 minutes with out being harmed and getting the multiplier up to 9 and keeping it there for the duration. Achievement popped up with a minute left on the clock after finishing off a wave. Rank 5 on the leader-board for that level as well :D | |
Comment #10 by Darkforce412 Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 01:02:47 PM oh im doing that level right now thank u. | |
Comment #11 by wtrswoopes Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 07:00:46 PM I earned this on Oil Field. I got hit with about 6:30 minutes left so I just collected myself and kept at it. I broke 100k with a minute left, but no achievement. Decided to play it safe and just keep from getting hit and the achievement unlocked with 30 seconds left. I don't believe this achievement is glitched. You just need to be having your 6 minute streak as you break 100k. Otherwise it won't unlock. | |
Comment #12 by menkaurepl Tuesday, February 28, 2012 @ 04:30:41 PM I am trying to reach 100k and with no results! The flash light does not work as it used to in the previous game. Aiming is pretty difficult when surrounded by the taken. And those grenades thrown by one of taken :/ I lose a lot of flash gun ammo as well. I've read that crossbow is quite effective. Has anybody any bad or good experience with this weapon? Cheers! | |
Comment #13 by BFMV Jay Tuesday, February 28, 2012 @ 08:32:38 PM got this on my second time getting 6 min streak with over 100,00 points, i had it before timier ran out so i dont no what went wrong the first time but i got it the second time i did it, i did it on oil field | |
Comment #14 by THE 1 2 P Tuesday, February 28, 2012 @ 11:13:14 PM I don't even know how to get that high of a score. So far my highest has been 24,000. I need to keep practicing. | |
Comment #15 by Dr Damien G Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 10:05:31 AM Alan Wake American Asshole...love the game but getting quite aggravated everytime I lose my combo to some dick taken that spawns right behind me while trying to fend off the 7 in front of me, or getting hit by one of the damn magical homing grenades that seem to fall from the damn sky...like I said, love the game, but fuck me... | |
Comment #16 by Jamieson8 Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 12:48:14 PM Needs a clearer description. Just got 100,000 with a 7 minute survivor streak and no achievement. Then i only managed 92,000 without being hit and my multiplier finishing at 9 meanwhile getting through the same number of waves. I don't know how my first game scored higher even with losing my multiplier :| | |
Comment #17 by Mr scratch Friday, March 02, 2012 @ 01:08:08 AM After hours upon hours of aggravation, I finally got it. Found that the trailer park is the easiest to try it on, but still a very very hard achievement. | |
Comment #18 by Taken Friday, March 02, 2012 @ 10:02:14 PM Sounds like I'm going to get screwed.. Slow Reaction hehe.. | |
Comment #19 by MarleyMon81 Saturday, March 03, 2012 @ 12:15:08 PM Just to be clear, I must reach 100,000 WHILE ON an active 6 minute streak, correct? | |
Comment #20 by stringsevin Tuesday, March 06, 2012 @ 12:31:03 AM This is a pretty hard achievement. I got it on the trailer park, just get the magnum it's a one shot kill on most taken. Try to hover close to the supply box, I think it refills every other round, but I could be wrong. | |
Comment #21 by A Clockwork Orange Friday, March 09, 2012 @ 05:30:09 AM Still working on this one, but I'm not finding my perfect map... and f@ck these Greanaders! | |
Comment #22 by THE 1 2 P Saturday, March 10, 2012 @ 10:05:46 PM I just got this today on Oil Field. My advice is to use the crossbow/magnum combo. The crossbow is the absolute best weapon to use on later rounds when you get 8 or more enemies coming at you from all sides. You don't need to waste time using the flashlight on them because it kills instantly directly thru the darkness. It only has one shot before you need to reload but with 24 bullets you won't run out of ammo quickly. If enemies get too close just whip out a flare. You start with one and there are 4 more to pick up around the level. Thats more than enough to get you thru 10 minutes since you won't need them until atleast the fourth wave. Also, when the grenadier starts hurling flashbangs at you, start running away as soon as you see or hear them and backtrack the opposite way. This will m | |
Comment #23 by THE 1 2 P Saturday, March 10, 2012 @ 10:08:25 PM And one final piece of advice. On any wave that you have those huge buzzsaw dudes make sure they are the last enemy you kill in the wave. This is because they are worth the most points and every kill you get before them will increase your multiplier. By the time you get to the buzzsaw dude your multiplier will be pretty high, ensuring you get alot more points toward your goal of 100,000 before time runs out. | |
Comment #24 by djpatterson2011 Saturday, April 14, 2012 @ 08:39:51 PM Not my video, but this helped me get Poetry in Motion. I tried several different methods, with much frustration, and this proved easiest for me. The only thing I did differently than this guy is that I built up my multiplier by dodging in the first round and I prefer the Hunting Rifle to the Shotgun. I would say about every 2 out of 3 attempts grenadiers will hurl grenades into your camp spot and fuck things up. So it takes a little luck, but its straightforward and simple. If you get grenaded, reload and try again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OzHVZd4BiU | |
Comment #25 by Ep1cUser Wednesday, April 18, 2012 @ 12:33:16 PM Trailer Park is the way to go for this chieve people. Fo reals. | |
Comment #26 by slartibartfa5t Wednesday, April 18, 2012 @ 03:45:06 PM Oil Field with magnum and combat shotgun. Keep moving around the central oil derrick, refilling ammo when needed. If you keep moving, it makes it harder for those damn grenadiers to hit you. Make them a priority. Also, I never tried to raise the multiplier by intentionally dodging in the first rounds. If you don't get hit, and kill enemies quickly, the multiplier should be high enough to break 100,000. | |
Comment #27 by G-Freek Thursday, April 26, 2012 @ 02:06:28 AM Are the areas that are being recommended to play for the Poetry in Motion achievement the 'Normal' areas or are they the 'Nightmare' version of them? | |
Comment #28 by G-Freek Friday, May 04, 2012 @ 09:09:41 AM After dozens of tries on Ghost Town & Oil Field (both Normal) I finally got this achievement on Oil Field (Normal). I used the Revolver/Crossbow combo. I open the Ammo box, but don't use it yet. I then grabbed the Flaregun ammo nearest the central oil derrick you start by, as well as the Flare right next to the central oil derrick, then head up the dirt ramp near the vehicle at the top, grabbing the Flash Grenade & Flare on the way, all the while trying to carefully build my multiplier up by dodging attacks. I then would either get my multiplier up to at least x5-x7, then either shoot the 1st 2 Taken w/the Pistol I start with or blind them 1st & pick up the Flare/Flaregun ammo (can't remember which 1 it is) & Revolver that's on the vehicle at the top of the dirt ramp. From there I | |
Comment #29 by G-Freek Friday, May 04, 2012 @ 09:16:49 AM went around collecting the miscellaneous items (Flares, Flaregun ammos, etc.) & made my way past where the Magnum case is & picked up the Flare on the ground & the Crossbow in the small shelter, & continued to make my way down the road collecting items & made my way to where the Combat Shotgun case is, grabbing the extra ammo box if needed, then went back to the central oil derrick, sticking as close to the ammo case as possible. | |
Comment #30 by tarzandan5000 Tuesday, September 04, 2012 @ 06:08:29 PM hey it took me all laborday weekend to get over 100.000 points i finally did it late sunday after noon and it was hard but i got 107.100 points and the achievement didnt pop up and i never got touched the whole game | |
Comment #31 by DellBoy1 Wednesday, September 05, 2012 @ 01:47:20 PM @everyone is this still a glitchy achievement this is half price at the moment but I don't want it if there are glitchy ones stopping from getting 200G | |
Comment #32 by afropig Monday, October 22, 2012 @ 02:14:53 PM i don't know if they fixed what the "glitch" was, but i just did this and even had the ending bonus be the thing that put me over 100,000. I followed the technique in #24's post only used crossbow and revolver. | |
Comment #33 by RuffusJY Saturday, February 02, 2013 @ 07:04:21 AM I just tried this on Nightmare Arcade and it doesn't work. I had 110,000 when the timer ran out, was on a 7:30 streak, and my total was 158,000. I'm 56th on the leaderboard for Ghost Town Nightmare. It has to be on Normal. Confirmed. | |
Comment #34 by Hoschi Hawkes Sunday, February 10, 2013 @ 09:59:14 AM I do not unterstand, how this is even possible. On normal i never get enough enemys to kill. Got a 9:30 streak without any hit but never get over 65.000 points, even after the sun goes up. And nightmare mode is named correct that way. Taken that spawn right behind you and the allmighty homing granades seem to make an streak over 3 minutes impossible. Worst of all Alan Wake achievements ever! | |
Comment #35 by Earthbound_X Sunday, February 17, 2013 @ 05:58:39 PM Nice! I got it on my second try! I did the Ghost Town level, use the Sawed Off, and the Crossbow. I didn't get hit once. I only have about 70,000 when the timer went down, but since I didn't get hit at all, it gave me 105,400 points in all. | |
Comment #36 by xG0Dx EREBUS Friday, April 05, 2013 @ 10:20:12 AM guys!!!!!! go to trailer park level and just camp by the ammo box they cant hit you unless they come up the ramp use a carbine and pistol at the end of each wave you will have to go look for stragglers(grenadiers). A plus of it is you can't be hit by the homing grenades (at least i didn't). if your a good shot you wont run out of ammo in between the ammo box refilling i went 9:59 without getting hit :D. The carbine is directly left of the magnum box when you start the level. | |
Comment #37 by Spacemonkey44 Tuesday, August 06, 2013 @ 10:36:06 PM thanks number 36 | |
Comment #38 by Perador69 Monday, August 12, 2013 @ 03:18:13 PM Is comment #36 strategy easier than http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBMCmZ3nNCE | |
Comment #39 by Jompakrutt Thursday, December 19, 2013 @ 11:24:15 PM Although it might be a little tricky to successfully do so many times in a row it's really useful to save the final Taken for the current wave (starting from wave 1) and repeatedly dodge his attacks as it earns you a higher multiplier. I noticed this tactic in a YouTube comment and found it very helpful. | |
Comment #40 by jjoerger Wednesday, December 09, 2015 @ 11:53:34 PM the oil field glitch is by far the easiest for this and survivor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGs2QQ3lqac | |
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Lois Gerk is offering 330.8 +/- acres of Colorado Land for Sale at auction consisting of 250 +/- acres of pivot irrigated, 65 acres +/- dryland, and 15.8 +/- acres CRP. Located in souhwest Sedgwick County, Colorado, the Gerk property is located 12.5 miles South of Sedgwick, Colorado. The land tenure of the property is level to slightly rolling terrain with primarily Class II with smaller areas of Class III soils. 2 irrigation wells. Each well is permitted to irrigate 160 acres w/400 acre feet. 2 – Reinke pivots. Irrigation wells and pivots in excellent shape and field ready to operate. Detail brochure includes recent irrigation well efficiency tests and irrigation well and pivot maintenance and upgrades. Existing CRP has a payment @ $36.54 acre with the contract expiring 9/31/2015. Possession of the property is upon closing. Growing wheat planted on dry farmland corners conveyed to buyer. The Gerk property is located in a productive and highly desirable agricultural farming area. The Reck Agri Realty & Auction bidding format allows all buyers an equal opportunity to participate and purchase land to add to or expand your operation and/or current investment portfolio. Seldom does pivot irrigated land offered for sale in area, once sold, may never again be publicly offered for sale.
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There's no better way to bid adieu to another great week here at SMP Canada than with this utterly gorgeous photo shoot in honor of Mother's Day. Maybe it's because I'm a new mom myself, but I love the sentiment behind this idea inspired and captured by Edison Photography. We really can't thank our moms enough for all they do! Happy Mother's Day! xoxo
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From Edison Photography… I have been married for 15 years and often get asked if I have any regrets or things I'd change about my wedding. There are two that come to mind. First, I'd hire a good photographer! And second, I would find ways to say thanks to my parents. Let me explain — since becoming a parent myself, I now see all the million and one ways my parents invested in me. A wedding is such a celebration of love — what better time to say thanks to those who have raised us and brought us to this point in our lives?
In conversations with fellow vendors Christa (Anista Designs) and Jocelyn (Sugarbelle Cakes), we came up with the idea of a bride throwing a tea party for her mother to say "thanks." We pictured the tea party at the family home — a farm with an orchard in this case — but with the bride paying fine attention to details as a way to show mom she cares! It is a time for them to sit and reflect, reminisce, laugh, cry and dream together. We envisioned the tea party also as a time for an exchange of special gifts: a thank you card expressing a daughter's gratitude, or perhaps a family heirloom from mom that has been passed down for generations. Our models are a mother and daughter, and they enjoyed sitting and looking at old family photos while mom shared stories of the daughter's ancestors. A blank frame was presented for the daughter's wedding photo to be added to the family history. The tea pot at the tea party has been passed down for generations and has the initials of six generations engraved in it!
Our theme was lace. Lace is so beautiful but also reminds us of an era gone by. The tablecloth at the tea party was hand made by the bride's grandmother, for example. The wedding dress was one from a mother to her daughter (and awfully similar to one Kate Middleton made fashionable again!). Wearing a mother's dress — even for only part of the day! — is such a beautiful tradition. Our lace theme was carried through the session in everything, from the cake and cookies made by Sugarbelle Cakes to the lace stationery (including those envelopes we've all been drooling over on Pinterest!) from Anista Designs. Some easy DIY lace projects were included that any bride could incorporate: a lace bouquet, a lace-covered frame with magnets for the seating plan, lace-covered balloons, a lace backdrop for your photo booth, a simple lace headband in the bride's hair, etc. On Mother's Day, we wanted to honour our moms and say THANKS!
Photography: Edison Photography / Location: Pear Orchard Farm in Caledonia, Ontario / Stationery: Anista Designs / Cake + Cookies: Sugarbelle Cakes


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AFW it is already one week ago. During Fashion Week I have been photographed a couple of times by various media. Because I was hunting around for the first 2 days, I collected a few more publications then Hunter Niels. These pictures were taken during the second day.
Hunter Linda is wearing: Wide leg trousers: Whistles, T-Shirt: H&M, Leather Jacket: Versace for H&M, Shoes: Alexander Wang, Bag: Chanel
Hunter Linda is wearing: Wide leg trousers: Whistles, Turtleneck: Whistles, Fluffy Bodywarmer: Lipsy London


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Monday, March 28, 2011
The Long and Short of it ~ Part 1
Photographing quite a few things from the 70s lately. Here are a few sneak pics from a photo-shoot on Saturday morning with my dear friend Sarah. The bottom two are already in the shop! Part 2 coming later today~
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I'm sure I had all 4 at some point.....the last jump suit never dates.
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Lot 380: Arthur Umanoff Spindle Magazine Rack Side Table
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Description: Umanoff, Arthur (American, 1923 - 1985), Spindle Magazine Rack Side Table, possibly for Post Modern Ltd., Springfield Gardens, New York, circa early 1950's, walnut, 21 x 22 x 17.5 inches
Condition Report: in generally good condition, apart from: minor scratches on table top, a few areas of minor wear lower legs


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LONDON (Reuters) - Iraq's Kurdistan region said its planned resumption of oil exports may last only to August 31 if the central government does not pay arrears to foreign companies, meaning the rise in Iraq's overall shipments to world markets could be brief.
The semi-autonomous region said on Wednesday it would restart exports this week in a bid to end the payments dispute with Baghdad. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) says the central government has withheld payment of $1.5 billion.
Natural Resources Minister Ashti Hawrami gave the end-August deadline in a letter posted on the KRG's website and addressed to oil companies DNO, Genel Energy and Kar Group.
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Iraq is boosting oil sales from its southern ports following an increase in export capacity earlier this year. Adding another 100,000 bpd to northern exports would bring Iraq's overall shipments to around 2.6 million bpd, a postwar record.
Iraq's oil dispute with Kurdistan has escalated after Baghdad threatened to cancel a contract with France's Total for signing Kurdish deals and a unit of Russia's Gazprom also entered the autonomous area.
Total and Gazprom followed U.S. majors Exxon and Chevron in signing oil accords with Kurdistan.
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Cumin Potato Orange Spinach Salad with Mango Chutney Dressing (via Instagram)
I came up with this recipe for Episode 6 of "Sweet Han': Caribbean Cooking with Sarina". All who had it dubbed it an instant fave from the very first bite. It combines all the elements that I consider essential to a successful salad – color, contrasts and texture.
Get the recipe: http://www.trinigourmet.com/index.php/cumin-potato-orange-spinach-salad-with-mango-chutney-dressing-recipe-video/
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Cumin Potato, Orange & Spinach Salad with Mango Chutney Dressing (recipe & video)
I came up with this recipe for Episode 6 of "Sweet Han': Caribbean Cooking with Sarina". All who had it dubbed it an instant fave from the very first bite. It combines all the elements that I consider essential to successful salad, color, contrasts and texture. In this case, highly seasoned potato 'croutons' dance on a bed of baby spinach, accompanied by juicy mandarin...
20 Ways To Enjoy Ginger!
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Ginger is one of those ingredients that can be many things to many people. Not only is it used in cuisines around the world, but it also comes in a variety of forms fresh, pickled, dried, and crystallized among them
People who bake may immediately call to mind the ground ginger they use in gingerbread or the jewel-like crystallized ginger they add to holiday cookies and cakes....
Sarina's Cranberry Almond Slaw (recipe)
Salads in Trinidad are traditionally a disheartening affair that leaves you wondering why the cook/establishment even bothered. Two wilted lettuce leaves, a force-ripe watery slice of tomato, and some slivers of cucumber served either unadorned, or swimming in some vague mystery oil with specks of pepper flecked throughout. All that's missing is a headstone for your plate. Most people down it...
Grated Carrot and Raisin Salad (recipe)
This salad is a nostalgic favourite of mine. It was the only form of vegetables that my Aunt provided on a regular basis when I (and many of her godchildren) would spend part of the school holidays by her. From young I enjoyed the contrast in textures between the smooth creamy mayonnaise, and crunchy carrots… and the occasional burst of sweetness that the raisins provided? Heaven!
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Aaron McCargo Jr's "Simply Done, Well Done" – Review, Salad Recipe & Giveaway!
Last month I was excited to receive a review copy of Aaron McCargo Jr's debut cookbook "Simply Done, Well Done". I even took to Twitter to share my delight 🙂 I am not ashamed to state that I have been a fan of his ever since he competed in (and won) the 2008 run of "The Next Food Network Star". I have also thoroughly enjoyed each episode of "Big...
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Carrot, Ginger and Cumin Salad (recipe)
The following is my take on a very popular Middle Eastern salad. The parsley and lemon juice give the carrots much needed brightness, while the cumin deepens all the flavours, creating an exotic side that complements most dishes 🙂
In 2007 I submitted this recipe to Gluten Free By The Bay's "Cooking for Karina", a food event that focused on cooking around her friend's food...
Ensalada Chuchu (recipe)
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Ensalada Chilena (recipe)
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Summit Of The Americas
Earlier this year when Trinidad hosted the Summit of the Americas, I came up with the idea to try to cook my way through the recipes of the attending nations. That never quite materialized in the timely manner that I had envisioned. This recipe was one of those.
This simple tomato and onion salad is a customary accompaniment to meals in...
Sarina's Spinach-Ginger Salad (recipe)
This quick and simple salad is perked up by the addition of slivered stem ginger. Stem ginger is an ingredient that doesn't get as much love as I think it should. It's usually found in the baking aisle, but at times I have seen it hiding rather uncomfortably in the aisles that house 'international ingredients' and/or random salad dressings.
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East Indian Chickpea Salad (recipe)
This is a recipe whose origins have become lost to the sands of time (and disorganization), however it is fast, nutritious and never fails to please. It's a regular part of my Purim menu because of the prominent role that chickpeas play in that festival. In Trinidad cuisine chickpeas are routinely served curried or fried. Rarely do they get to shine, relatively unadorned, as the main star. This...
Carmen's Julienned Green Beans and Carrots (recipe)
The above is one of my favorite vegetable sides dishes and one that my mom can't make enough, as far as I am concerned. Julienned slivers of green beans and carrots are sauteed in olive oil with cloves of garlic over medium heat until soft and sweet. Sometimes she leaves it on the heat too long and bits caramelized to the point of almost burnt, however this only makes it even more delicious...
Gub Gub 'Navy Bean' Salad with Feta Cheese (recipe)
"A navy bean is bigger than it seems put it on and don't ask what it means
Parade around" – Tracy Bonham
Am I the only one who remembers Tracy Bonham, that alt-singer/violinist from the late 1990's? I loved her first CD and really think she should have gotten a lot further. The above quotation from her song 'Navy Bean' started my fascination with the idea...
Sarina's Spicy Caesar Salad (recipe)
My last entry to Hay Hay it's Donna Day went off so well that I'm not exactly sure why it's taken me so long to submit another concoction. Oh well, this entry remedies that in a healthy veggie way.
This month the theme was Caesar Salad, something that I've heard a lot about, have even seen first hand, but never tried. Strange, considering that my own eating habits lean towards...
Fresh Green Bean Salad (recipe)
This light salad is simple enough to assemble in minutes yet elegant enough to serve to company.
The lemon juice really gives the beans much needed 'sparkle'. Be sure to sprinkle liberally with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper for even more flavour and flair 🙂
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A Taste of Spring – Broccoli with Orange Sauce (recipe)
We don't have spring here in Trinidad but after 5 years in New England I have pretty sniffly memories of that time of year. And I don't mean sniffly nostalgic, I mean sniffly achoo sniffly… aiaiiai allergies!
Other than that it really was lovely to see the earth spring back to life, bringing with it lots of young vegetables and fresh flavours.
This recipe seemed perfect for Meeta's...
Sarina's 'Bang Bang' Salsa (recipe)
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This recipe went together so quickly and easily. And boy did it pack a punch 🙂 A punch of yum that is! 🙂 I love how the coolness of the lettuce and tomatoes played off of the scotch bonnet's heat. The combination reminded me of buljol (but without the saltfish). Feel free to use whatever lettuce you may have on hand. I used romaine this time around,...
Thanksgiving Recipes – Island Style
If I was to host a Tropical Thanksgiving, what would I serve? That question has been in my head with all the Thanksgiving promotions on the US television channels. So, for this post I thought that I would troll the ol blogosphere for Thanksgiving recipes with an 'island twist' that all can enjoy! It seems (from the telly) that everyone in the US celebrates Thanksgiving regardless of race,...
Thai Chicken Salad (San Francisco Chronicle's Top Recipe of 1986)
This attractive salad from Bruce Cost has a wonderful interplay of bright, balanced flavors. The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon Sa-te oil or Chinese chile oil, but you can add a little more, if you like. Cost wrote for the Food section of the San Francisco Chronicle from 1986-1996. He is the author of Asian Ingredients: A Guide to the Foodstuffs of China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, Ginger...


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companion blog to the e-book the 24/7 Low Carb Diner
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
How to Use Xanthan Gum
Fellow Diner, Linda, asked me to do a post on using xanthan gum. Great idea. There are a few tricks of the trade so to speak, as this substance is quite a bit different when used as a low carb thickener. Forget everything you knew about thickening with flour or cornstarch. Xanthan gum is a whole new game. There are several different ways I use it. Not claiming to be an expert here, so if you have any more pointers, feel free to leave a comment.
First, lots of gluten free bakers use xanthan gum in recipes using alternative flours. Since we are low carbing, I don't use many recipes using those ingredients. I do use a dash of xanthan gum when I make Cleochatra's Oopsie rolls. Xanthan gum is said to help stiffen the fragile batter and help to keep it from breaking down before it is baked. By the way, the tiny measuring spoon in the photo is a dash--an eighth of a teaspoon. I just toss in the xanthan gum with the egg yolk mixture and beat it well with my hand mixer. You can find the recipe here.
Speaking of beating well, that is one secret to successfully using xanthan gum. It really needs some help getting mixed into liquids. It clumps like crazy upon impact with moisture. Way faster than my little wrist can stir. I like to use an immersion blender when possible. I always add a dash of xanthan to help thicken my protein shakes. It creates that marvelous mouth feel of a thick, creamy shake. The blender takes care of the clumping problem there, no problem. Using a bullet blender or regular blender will do the trick too for any sauce or soup. BUT...
What about stir fry sauces and gravies that are hot, and not practical to put in the blender? I like to thicken sauces right in the pan without blending my food to mush. There is a trick. Some say to sprinkle the xanthan gum on lightly with a salt shaker. I still found little clumps when I tried that. But I did find a great little kitchen tool that is foolproof. It is my tea strainer/infuser. Mine is an individual "spoon" style that uses a fine mesh to keep tea leaves out of the hot water. I seldom use it for that, though because it tends to float in the cup. Instead, I simply add the desired amount of xanthan gum into the infuser and snap the lid tightly closed. Then, just shake the xanthan powder over the liquid to be thickened. All you have to do is stir gently with one hand while shaking or "sifting" the infuser. The xanthan gum falls in such a fine powder that it doesn't clump at all. It also makes it very easy to adjust the amount you need, since you can add more or less as it thickens in the pan. If any is left over in the infuser, I can just dump it back in the jar.
I looked online to see if they still made my tea strainer, but I couldn't find anything just like it. My advice would be to check out the finest strainers or sieves you can find. Most tea balls seem to have holes that are just too large. This strainer I found online might work, even though it wouldn't close on top like mine. Then again, maybe you could find a shaker of some sort with abnormally small holes. I promise I have a pepper shaker that hardly lets anything escape!
I will look forward to reading what any other Diners have found works for them.
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- LindaCC said...
This will be handy.
Here it is: half way down the page.
http://www.fantes.com/images/12838-1tea_infusers.jpg - August 13, 2009 at 5:31 AM
- LindaCC said...
Here it is on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Toby-Tea-Infuser-Permabrew/dp/B000YE3BJE?SubscriptionId=AKIAIUF6SUWQQOZSC7ZQ&tag=funkymatch-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000YE3BJE - August 13, 2009 at 5:40 AM
- Lisa, motyok said...
Wow! Linda you found my exact one! I had purchased it in a local coffee shop years ago and had no idea of a brand name to look for. Great detective work. It really does make it simple.
- August 13, 2009 at 10:14 AM
- Jennifer said...
That's interesting! I do have a post about thickeners as well. :-)
By the way, Lisa, what I normally do these days, is put a little water in my blender along with the xanthan gum, blend and add to the sauce or soup to be thickened. I also have a Thickening Agent, which uses a tiny bit of cornstarch and that works real well - better than the bought stuff from Expert Foods - ThickenThin/Not Starch (put it this way - one needs less of mine to get the job done, but I still use the blender method these days). - August 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM
- Sharyn said...
Thanks so much. Researching xanthum gum and am so pleased I found your blog early - so I don't have any issues with the stuff. I also have a fabulous tea strainer similar to yours which will be perfect! Thanks for posting about it.
- November 22, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Would mixing the xanthan gum with softened butter work in the same way it does with flour? Each granule gets coated with butter and keeps them from sticking together.
- March 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM
- Lisa, motyok said...
Never even thought of that one. You can try it and let me know. I am out of butter at the moment!
- March 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Hi, do you know if you can use xanthan gum for thickening apple pie filling and use it for canning in place of corn starch?
mary - September 26, 2012 at 8:39 AM
- Lisa, motyok said...
I think it could work, but from my experience, the mouthfeel would be a little slimy. I don't eat apples--too carby for us. You could try just a little at a time and see how it feels for you.
- September 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for this, I just lumpified my otherwise brilliant new slow cooker korean bbq beef recipe I just found. I tried doing it like corn starch and ran into lump city! Still tastes good, but I will use a very fine sifter next time!
-Chase - November 1, 2015 at 4:30 PM
The fool proof way to use xanthan gum for gravy is this. Mix the xanthan gum into a little oil first. Add to pan dripping and mix in. Absolutely no lumps!
- January 29, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Can it be used to thicken pan sauce like cornstarch in the form of a cold water slurry added to the hot dish?
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We know chef Keith Hicks can fry chicken.
Now, we'll see how Buttons Food & Music roasts turkey.
Buttons will open Thanksgiving Day for the first time, serving a turkey and ham buffet for a very reasonable $21.
It's the logical next step for Buttons, ranked one of America's top 100 Sunday buffets for Hicks' chicken, catfish and brisket plus a brunch menu with items such as fried chicken-and-waffles.
The Thanksgiving menu also will include a steamship round and Hicks' greens, mac-and-cheese and sweet potato pies or peach cobblers, all regulars on the $19 Sunday buffet.
(If you want to venture onto the "food for the soul" menu, the Thanksgiving buffet offers oxtail soup and neckbones.)
In its fifth year, Buttons has developed an all-prices menu with small plates at the bar, inexpensive lunch platters and salads, and Hicks' signature dinner entrees.
The fried chicken is among Fort Worth's best, comparable to the beloved bird at the nearby Drew's Place plate-lunch cafe. Buttons serves it on the chicken-and-waffles platter or as a chicken-fried chicken plate.
Buttons will be open Thanksgiving Day 10 a.m.-3 p.m., then close to watch football. Reserve at opentable.com.
Hicks said his new dinner menu soon will add fried turkey legs and whole fried catish.
It's open daily for lunch and dinner at 4701 West Freeway near Central Market. 817-735-4900; buttonsrestaurants.com.
• Move quickly for Thanksgiving reservations.Cast Iron's buffet at the Omni Fort Worth hotel is booking up already. Same for the Capital Grille menu downtown.
In Arlington, Olenjack's Grille in Lincoln Square has the definitive holiday buffet: turkey, garlic-poblano pot roast, shrimp-and-grits plus breakfast dishes, all served 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($30).
More early choices: Ferre Fort Worth, Mercury Chophouse or Ruth's Chris Steak House downtown; Lucile's in west Fort Worth; the Silver Fox steakhouses in Fort Worth and Grapevine; Copeland's of New Orleans or Truluck's in Southlake; or Vance Godbey's in Lakeside.
Much more turkey talk to come.
• Tony Leland only meant to add New York character when he parked a Sabrett hot dog cart out front of his new pizzeria.But so many customers stopped, he has added Sabrett New York-style dogs at Tony's Pizza Pasta & Subs.
The hot dogs come with Sabrett's beef franks, onion sauce and/or sauerkraut. He sold 20 the first day.
Tony's, near downtown in the hospital district, is open for lunch and dinner daily. 609 S. Jennings Ave.; 817-870-2255.


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UNSPECIFIED. (2002) Effective Hamiltonian for travelling discrete breathers. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS A-MATHEMATICAL AND GENERAL, 35 (18). pp. 3985-4002. ISSN 0305-4470
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Hamiltonian chains of oscillators in general probably do not sustain exact travelling discrete breathers. However solutions which look like moving discrete breathers for some time are not difficult to observe in numerics. In this paper we propose an abstract framework for the description of approximate travelling discrete breathers in Hamiltonian chains of oscillators. The method is based on the construction of an effective Hamiltonian enabling one to describe the dynamics of the translation degree of freedom of moving breathers. Error estimate on the approximate dynamics is also studied. The concept of the Peierls-Nabarro barrier can be made clear in this framework. We illustrate the method with two simple examples, namely the Salerno model which interpolates between the Ablowitz-Ladik lattice and the discrete nonlinear Schrodinger system, and the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam chain.
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Official Date: | 10 May 2002 | ||||
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Recent commercial real estate acquisitions
The largest completed transactions included office properties in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Rialto raises $1.3b for second debt fund
Rialto Capital Management has announced a $1.3 billion final close for its Rialto Real Estate Fund II, exceeding its $950 million target.
Artemis raises $423m for second fund
Artemis Real Estate Partners has raised $422.5 million for its Artemis Real Estate Partners Fund II, according to a filing with the SEC.
Alaska commits $150m to listed infrastructure
The Alaska Retirement Management Board has committed $75 million each to Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities and Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Fund.
CDH closes opportunistic fund
CDH Investments Management closed fundraising for the CDH Special Opportunity Fund on Dec. 31, 2013, after raising $79 million between fund commitments and co-investment in the fund's first project.
Pennybacker raises $102m for third fund
Pennybacker Capital has raised $102.1 million for its third fund, Pennybacker III, according to a filing with the SEC.
Exeter raises $352m for third industrial fund
Exeter Property Group has raised $351.5 million for its third industrial fund, Exeter Industrial Value Fund III.
Balfour raises $469m infrastructure fund
Balfour Beatty has raised $469.1 million for its infrastructure funds management business, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners, according to a filing with the SEC.
NCRS invests $460m in infrastructure
The $83.1 billion North Carolina Retirement Systems has invested $460 million in infrastructure in the previous 12 months.
Greenfield raises $120m for property fund
Greenfield Partners is in the market raising equity for its latest real estate investment fund, Greenfield Acquisition Partners VII.
Blackstone Group surpasses $5b in fundraising
The Blackstone Group has raised $5.5 billion for its European fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
GI Partners nears $2b fundraising goal
GI Partners has raised $1.66 billion for its fourth fund, GI Partners Fund IV, according to a filing with the SEC.
American Infrastructure closes MLP fund
American Infrastructure MLP Funds has held a $630 million final close for American Infrastructure MLP Fund II on Dec. 6.
IL&FS raises $120m for infrastructure debt fund
IL&FS Infra Asset Management, an asset management company promoted by IL&FS Financial Services, has raised $120 million for its IL&FS Infrastructure Debt Fund.
Montello partners with CBRE to launch
London-based property financing firm Montello has unveiled a fund that will invest in bridge loans and U.K. real estate development.
AXA enters into a European investment mandate with Texas TRS
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers has been appointed by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to manage a new €135 million ($184 million) investment mandate, targeting value-add investment opportunities in Europe.
Starwood Capital holds final close for energy fund
Starwood Capital Group Global has closed its Starwood Energy Infrastructure Fund II with $983 million in equity commitments.
Extra Space Storage pays $200m for portfolio
Extra Space Storage has purchased a self-storage portfolio of 17 assets located in Virginia for approximately $200 million.
Pure Industrial buys industrial properties in Canada
Pure Industrial Real Estate has paid C$131.4 million ($121 million) for nine income-producing industrial properties in Canada representing more than 1.5 million square feet of gross leasable area.
American Realty buys Fortress portfolio for $601m
American Realty Capital Properties has completed its acquisition of 120 properties from affiliates of funds managed by Fortress Investment Group.
Former LaSalle manager plans $200m Asian REIT fund
Victor Yeung, a former managing director of LaSalle Investment Management, has started his own fund targeting the growing Asia Pacific REIT market.
Prologis and Norway's SWF close $1b U.S. joint venture
Prologis has closed Prologis U.S. Logistics Venture, a $1 billion joint venture with Norges Bank Investment Management.
Chinese developer buys London development site
Minerva has sold its Ram Brewery development site in London to China-based Greenland Group for £600 million ($988 million), representing the firm's first acquisition in the United Kingdom.
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Wednesday, January 06, 2010
June 1969 Community in Musical Efforts (COME) program, Oakland, CA
Dates were initially listed as June 16-27, 1969 (1), though the later article gives a starting date of June 8 (2).
It looks to me like the program never materialized, as I can find no further mention of it (there is an Oakland Trib article in March that basically reproduces #1, below).
There are also some interesting details in the articles about plans to form a San Francisco College of Contemporary Music that might interest those readers specializing in Bay Area music stuff more generally.
(1) "Modern Music Project is Planned in Oakland," Hayward Daily Review, February 25, 1969, p. 22.
(2) "SF Community Group Backs Pop Seminars," Billboard, April 19, 1969, p. 82. Available through Google Books.
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From Billboard's 4/19/69 issue:
"Two weeks of seminars and workshops on contemporary music begin June 8… The 50 free seminars, which range from rock guitar technique (taught by Jerry Garcia) to creation of a commercial sound (Bob Sarempa of Mercury Records), are the pilot project of the San Francisco College of Contemporary Music. The seminars will be held at Mills College in Oakland… Teachers, to be paid $100 a week, also include John Handy, Elvin Bishop, Harvey Mandel, Big Black, Roland Kirk, and Phil Lesh. The College of Contemporary Music was founded (at least as a full-time venture) last December by Leonard Sheftman (half-owner of the Both/And jazz club); Clancy Carlile, a songwriter and producer; and Bill Freeman, band manager and producer. As yet there is no permanent site for the college, and no classes will be scheduled until [the workshops] are over, but the college has commitments from artists to do the teaching. The school hopes to solicit funds from the music industry and foundations. Bill Graham has already donated $1000, which went for office equipment…"
The exact dates of Jerry's rock guitar technique class are unknown but he was not in the Bay Area on
Janice Braun of the F.W. Olin Library, Mills College, in an email to me, "I sent your query to one of our Music Department faculty who directs our Center for Contemporary Music and he has not heard of this either. He did mention that Phil Lesh was a graduate student here around that time. There is a distinct possibility that this never materialized. It would be strange that we wouldn't have any documentation of 50 workshops being held here."The Alembic.com history page contains the following:
"During the late summer and fall (of 1969) Ron (Wickersham) was invited to participate as an instructor, along with Fred Catero and David Rubinson in the Bill Graham Seminars. We met many interesting people who came to listen and learn from the talks. One of them was Rick Turner whom we later invited to work with us."
Rubinson was a New York producer and Catero his engineer who had moved west to work with Bill Graham. They would then take over Pacific Recording in San Mateo where the Dead had earlier started recording Aoxomoxoa before moving to Pacific High.
So it looks like at least some of the seminars went ahead with a Bill Graham connection. I doubt if members of the GD took part tho', surely there would be some mention of it if they had.
Could there have been some connection with the Wild West Festival debacle and its organisation, the SF Music Council? Two impractical overblown ideas both in the summer of 69 with some of the same actors involved? I have no evidence for this but I suspect a link.


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The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2013 Nissan Altima a five-star rating (from a maximum of five). A four-star rating was given to the last-generation 2012 Nissan Altima on the same test. The interior of the 2013 Altima has driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact air bags, and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags.
It also features blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning systems. Of course, the 2013 Nissan Altima isn't the only midsize sedan to be given five stars on the NCAP test. Other models that earned the rating are the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2013 Kia Optima, 2013 Toyota Camry, and 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Vehicles that earned four stars are the 2013 Chrysler 200, and 2013 Dodge Avenger. The NHTSA has not rated the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion and 2013 Honda Accord so far.
The 2012 Ford Fusion got four stars. Meanwhile, the 2012 Honda Accord was given five stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn't yet given the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan a rating. The IIHS said last August that it will test the new Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry next.


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Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Aspen Grove Park and CoolSprings Galleria. This 338-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. It's also near Goofballs Family Fun Center and The Factory.
Free hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning from 7 AM to 9:30 AM. Entertain your taste buds with bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or chat with other guests at the free manager's reception.
The 338 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Free long-distance calls, free local calls, and ironing boards are also standard.
Property features
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a spa tub, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center.
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This 3-star property offers access to a business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin offers 338 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
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Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin has a restaurant on site.
Start your day with a free hot/cold buffet breakfast, available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception for you to enjoy.
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Character Analysis The Statue Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List The Commander of Calatrava, who has chosen to retain his sculptured form because it is more flattering to him than was his fleshly form, suggests Ramsden. But the Statue hardly views himself as an advanced thinker. Indeed, as he says, he is happy not to have to think at all: "I'm quite content with brains enough to know that I am enjoying myself. Why should I want to understand it? . . . My experience is that one's pleasures don't bear thinking about." Harmlessly vain, he insists that Don Juan bested him in the duel only because his foot had slipped; and Don Juan plays up to his vanity, cheerfully acknowledging his superiority as a duelist. He still prides himself upon having been a valiant soldier and is almost provoked into another duel when Don Juan scoffingly refers to "that vulgar pageant of incompetent schoolboyish gladiators which you call the Army" and then adds, "When the military man approaches, the world locks up its spoons and packs off its womanhood." Determined to embrace unreality and live content in Hell, the Statue nevertheless is quite honest about himself and acknowledges the validity of many statements made by Don Juan. Excusing himself to the shocked Dona Ana, saying that Don Juan "has stripped every rag of decency from the discussion," he says that he "may as well tell the frozen truth." He then admits that Don Juan's argument that woman is the pursuer in the love game is sound and that he had often lied when making love to women. It is the Statue who tells Don Juan that there are no beautiful women or artists in Heaven — intelligence which makes the Spaniard all the more anxious to go there. And he is impressed by Don Juan's conception of the Superman. The Devil is impelled to caution him against "these Life Worshippers": "Do not listen to their gospel, Senor Commander: it is dangerous. Beware of the pursuit of the Superhuman: it leads to an indiscriminate contempt for Heaven." So the pleasure-loving Statue leaves with the Devil through a trap door.
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On Wednesday's episode of American's Next Top Model: British Invasion, the contestants got a little help from "ultimate momager," Kris Jenner.
Clad in a black lace dress and feather fascinator, the 56-year-old Kardashian matriarch told the stunned contestants that they'd be "acting as her children" in a "Kardashians meets the Addams family" themed shoot.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner then appeared dressed in matching Wednesday Addams outfits, complete with black dresses, white knee socks, pale makeup, long braided pigtails and eerie expressions (they actually looked more like the super-creepy twins from The Shining).
Kendall, 16, and Kylie, 14, stood off to the side in most of the photos, while their mom hammed it up, flanked by the aspiring models who were supposed to be channeling toddlers.
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Welcoming over 40 million visitors annually, Toronto is the leading tourism destination in Canada. This bold, dynamic city offers superb attractions, music and events backed by the best convention and sports facilities in Canada.
Key Facts
- Toronto is the leading tourism destination in Canada, in 2015, Toronto welcomed over 40 million visitors.
- A record 14.03 million were overnight visitors (35% of total visitors) (Tourism Toronto, 2015).
- 2.48 million overnight visitors came from the U.S and produced direct spending in Toronto of $1.32 Billion.
- 1.75 million overnight visitors came from overseas and produced direct spending in Toronto of $1.49 Billion.
- Overall visitor spending during their trips was $7.2 billion in industries such as transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, entertainment and retail.
- In 2010, when visitor spending was only $5.4 Billion, visitor spending in the Toronto region generated $1.8 billion in total taxes including:
- $978.5 million in federal taxes
- $786.5 million in provincial taxes
- $14.4 million in municipal taxes
Source: Ontario's Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model, Ontario Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Labour Force
Toronto CMA has over 19,000 tourism-related businesses employing more than 329,000 people. (Canadian Business Patterns Dec. 2013; Labour Force Survey 2013)
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2013
Business Establishments
- There are over 50 large tourism and related services establishments (500+ employees) in the Toronto CMA. Thirty of these establishments are in the accommodation, foods, drink services and performing arts.
- 70% of all tourism and related services establishments are classified as accommodation, foods, drink services and performing arts.
Table 1: Sector Breakdown by Number of Employees, 2013 - Toronto CMA
Toronto offers a wide variety of tourism options to leisure and business travellers
- Music, Film, Sports, Cultural, entertainment, performing arts, festival and events, international cuisine, parks and recreation, first-rate accommodations, and shopping, including 7 professional sports teams, 9,000 restaurants, more than 500 live music venues, more than 50 tour operators and over 100 attractions.
- Large-scale special events can be found every weekend of the year with a number of signature events in the city including, Nuit Blanche, Luminato, Pride, Caribbean Carnival Toronto, Canadian National Exhibition and the Toronto International Film Festival
- 60+ multifunctional event venues, 35+meeting facilities and over 100 professional event and meeting planners in the city assist in making Toronto the choice for meetings and conventions
- Major convention centres offer a large amount of choice to the meetings and conventions market including Metro Toronto Convention Centre along with the Toronto Congress Centre and the Enercare Centre, 2 of the largest largest in North America
- Toronto is a City of Neighbourhoods, often represented by a vibrant Business Improvement Area.
- Toronto is one of the world's most diverse cultural, culinary and entertainment communities, over 50% of the population is foreign born.
- The city has the greatest selection of accommodation in Canada, including over 43,000 hotel rooms in the greater Toronto region - 40% are located in downtown Toronto. Downtown Toronto hotels consistently achieve occupancy rates of about 73% whereas the hotel occupancy rate in the GTA is about 67% (PKF Consulting Inc., 2012 Outlook Greater Toronto Hotel Association)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport is the second-busiest North American gateway to Europe and Canada's primary air hub. It provides about 400,000 flights and carries over 40 million passengers annually (GTAA)
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is right in the downtown welcoming more than 2 million passengers annually.
Tourist Investment
- In 2015 the Toronto region hosted the Pan/Parapan American Games, a catalyst for major infrastructure developments across the region.
- The revitalization of Union Station is an ongoing $640-million initiative that will revolutionize Canada's busiest transportation hub.
- The Union Pearson Express launched in in 2015, now provides fast, reliable and convenient service between downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
- Opened in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre Toronto, The first museum in North America devoted to Islamic art. The $300-million museum and cultural centre spans a seven-acre site .
- Opened in 2013, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, a $130 million investment, is one of the largest aquariums in North America featuring over 15,000 underwater animals of 450 diverse species.
- Opened in 2012, Daniels Spectrum, formerly the Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre, an estimated investment of $18 million, brings dance, theatre, visual arts and music groups together under one roof.
- Newer Hotel investment includes the Delta Toronto Southcore Financial Centre,Trump International Hotel and Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, and the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto.
Major Industry Associations
- Tourism Toronto
- The Greater Toronto Hotel Association
- Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association
- Toronto Attractions Council.
- Attractions Ontario
- Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
- Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation
- Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas
Additional Information
The Tourism Sector in Toronto is supported by Tourism Services. Tourism Services works alongside the Film, Music and Event Support offices as part of Film and Entertainment Industries. For public information on visiting Toronto please visit the City Visitor portal, Festival and Events Calendar or the official website of Tourism Toronto.


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I am excited to show these off. I am sure it is not news to you that Jen from All Things Ribbon and I have something going on. I have blogged about her stuff a lot and hosted several giveaways for her as well. I was fortunate enough to have an even bigger opportunity to shoot some pictures for her Website. I feel it is such a privilege and an honor to put such beautiful things on my Beans. I love the dresses from All Things Ribbon and I love the Bows. I have only ever had one bow break on me out of the dozens I have from her. And that was because my husband ran it over with the lawn mower. I will stand by her if she ever puts an Astrix by her bows that notes that they "Will not hold up against lawnmowers." Until then you will just have to trust me on it. Thank you for the opportunity Jen! That was a lot of fun.
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I have bought several things from her and I have to say that you are right! They are great quality and I couldn't have been more pleased! Her bows are even prettier in real life. If I needed my product shot...I would probably ask you too! Your pics are always such great quality. They are one of my favorite things about your blog!
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A trade group representing hundreds of software vendors is considering a lawsuit against eBay for what it calls widespread sales of counterfeit software on the auction site.
The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) has offered eBay several suggestions for stemming the sale of pirated software on its site, but the auction giant has rejected most of those ideas, said Keith Kupferschmid, senior vice president of the SIIA's antipiracy division. "We are at our last straw here," Kupferschmid said Friday. "If eBay continues to stiff-arm us ... then we will certainly consider litigation as an option."
The SIIA doesn't have immediate plans to file a lawsuit, but its members talked about the possibility during a meeting in May, Kupferschmid said. The lawsuit would likely accuse eBay of secondary copyright infringement, he said.
An eBay spokeswoman wasn't immediately available for comment, but eBay has defended its efforts to police against software piracy. EBay has put volume restrictions on software sellers, and it has eliminated most short-term software auctions, Nichola Sharpe, an eBay spokeswoman, said in March.
EBay's VERO (Verified Rights Owner) program, in place since 1998, allows rights owners to contact eBay and have items removed from auction listings. "We can't be the experts on what's fake or not," Sharpe said in March. "We're not the experts on counterfeits."
Earlier this month, in a similar lawsuit against eBay, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that eBay has taken sufficient steps to protect against sales of fake Tiffany jewelry items.
EBay pulled Tiffany items suspected of being counterfeit as soon as they were reported to the auction site, Judge Richard Sullivan said in his ruling. Trademark law does not require eBay to preemptively remove listings of Tiffany jewelry suspected of being fake, the judge said.
Sullivan's ruling came two weeks after Tribunal de Commerce in Paris fined eBay
An SIIA lawsuit would likely focus on copyright infringement instead of trademark infringement, unlike the Tiffany case, and there's a more established track record of secondary copyright infringement lawsuits, Kupferschmid said. Trade groups representing the U.S. music and movie industries successfully sued peer-to-peer services Grokster and Morpheus in a case that ended up with the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005, and the music industry was successful in its attempt to shut down the original Napster music-sharing service.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998 and other copyright law sets out strong standards for secondary copyright infringement, Kupferschmid said. U.S. copyright law allows lawsuits for vicarious infringement, when the defendant has the ability to stop infringing activity and has a direct financial interest in the infringement.
The SIIA has asked eBay to end one-day and buy-it-now auctions of software, and the group has asked to buy a banner ad on eBay aimed at educating consumers about software piracy. EBay has so far rejected both of those ideas, but it has recently told SIIA it is reconsidering some of the trade group's suggestions, Kupferschmid said.
Ending buy-it-now and one-day auctions would allow SIIA to better track software sales on eBay, he said. SIIA has several staff members and a proprietary software program that attempt to flag infringing software on eBay.
Ending short-term auctions on software "would go a long way toward addressing most of our concerns," Kupferschmid said. "Until they actually do what we're requesting them to do, I still consider it a rejections."
This year, the SIIA has filed 32 lawsuits against eBay sellers accused of marketing counterfeit software. This week, an Oregon man was sentenced to four years in prison for identity theft and for selling counterfeit software on eBay, after the SIIA complained about him.