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The Management Services
Division provides essential police related support for the department
and the citizens of Riverside.
Management Services includes:
Records Fiscal Management Accounting Unit
Court Services Fleet Maintenance Facilities Management
Alarm Enforcement Grant Unit
Fiscal Management Fiscal Management is responsible for the preparation and administration of the department's budget, grants, asset forfeiture funds, payroll, and accounting.
Accounting Unit The Accounting Unit processes all requests for purchases and payments and assists in budget preparation. This unit is also responsible for account reconciliation and the processing of bimonthly payroll for department employees. This unit arranges for travel to training schools and conferences for department employees.
Court Services The RPD Court Services Unit (CSU) is responsible for the coordination of subpoenas and court appearances. The CSU was created in 1994 to reduce unnecessary court related overtime costs. The Unit processes more than 15,000 subpoenas annually and acts as a liaison between the department and the Riverside County District Attorney's office. CSU staff works directly with the Deputy District Attorneys and Officers to relay current case status and information and to call-off Officers from cases that have been continued or are no longer on the court calendar.
Fleet Maintenance The Fleet Maintenance Unit oversees the vehicle preventive maintenance program for all police department vehicles. This program ensures that police vehicles are inspected, maintained, and repaired on a regular basis. In addition, staff from fleet maintenance work closely with the city purchasing department to make certain that bid specifications are sent to qualified vendors and that the bids submitted are fairly evaluated.
The Fleet Maintenance Unit also researches new police vehicle equipment for technical efficiency. The Riverside Police Department currently maintains 376 police vehicles.
Facilities Management The Facilities Management Unit is responsible for building maintenance in the three main police facilities and several off-site facilities.
Alarm Enforcement Detail The Alarm Enforcement Unit tracks departmental responses to business and residence alarms in Riverside.
Grant Unit The Grant Unit is responsible for grant research and development, financial report documentation, grant monitoring including expenditures and revenues, and department compliance in the use of grant funds. The Grant Unit is also the principal liaison for grant monitoring and financial audits inspections.
The Police Department has been successful in obtaining federal and state grant funds over the past several years. These funds allow the department to purchase new equipment, upgrade existing systems, and hire personnel. Grant funds have enabled the Riverside Police Department to purchase state of the art technology and systems that make this department a recognized leader in the law enforcement arena. In addition, implementation of this technology has made the department more efficient in providing effective community policing programs that enhance the safety and quality of life in the city.
The following are grant awards from the federal government:
Justice Administration Grant 2009 (JAG) - $225,973
The Justice Administration Grant pays for one Evidence Technician position. In addition, the 2009 funding will purchase replacement computer equipment and portable radios.
Justice Administration Grant 2009 ARRA - $928,874
These stimulus funds provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will fund an evidence technician, detective and police records specialist position. In addition, 15 marked patrol units and 4 motorcycles will be purchased.
COPS Technology 2009 - $895,000
Funds will be used to create a regional interoperable communications system made up of multiple subsystems with the core technology using fixed internet protocol gateways at existing public radio sites. The goal is to provide mission critical communications for public safety agencies within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario urban areas.
Solving Cold Cases using DNA 2008 - $500,000
This grant will provide funds to enable the department to review and investigate violent crime "cold cases" that have the potential to be solved using DNA analysis.
State Homeland Security Program 2009 - $72,350
This grant provides funds for equipment, training, planning, and administrative needs of first responders. These funds will be used to purchase protective ensembles for our Technical Services Unit. Also funding is provided for specialized training in law enforcement intelligence, hazardous materials, robotics maintenance and bomb technician certification.
Urban Area Security Initiative 2009 - $468,022
Funds will be used to purchase equipment for the technical services unit. Equipment purchases will include hazardous device detection tools, mobile equipment trailer and tow vehicles to enhance response capabilities to hazardous, suspicious or explosive devices.
Bulletproof Vest Program 2009/10 - $6,178
These funds will be used to help offset the costs of body armor for police officers.
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant 2008 - $95,000
These funds are used to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services to eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence. Funds were used to purchase equipment for fingerprint analysis, digital imaging, computer forensics and cell phone forensics. Funding was also used for education and training of the forensic evidence staff.
Anti-Drug Abuse 2009 - $84,086
Funds are used to subsidize the cost of personnel assigned to the West County Narcotics Task Force (WCNTF). The WCNTF has increased the narcotics enforcement in and around the city of Riverside. Task force efforts have resulted in seized assets that have been forfeited and obtained for use in future narcotics and law enforcement operations.
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program - $48,986
Inland Crackdown Alliance - $170,080
These funds through the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) are used to support the Inland Crackdown Allied Task Force (INCA). This task force targets major drug-trafficking and money laundering organizations based in Riverside County. Funds provide for the maintenance and operation of one helicopter and also to provide overtime funding for staff.
Inland Regional Apprehension Team (IRAT) - $16,329
This multi-jurisdictional task force funded through the Federal Bureau of Investigation is a multi-agency group whose goal is to identify, locate, and apprehend violent offenders wanted for committing violent crimes.
Southern California Innocence Lost Task Force (SOCAIL) - $36,740
The goal of this multi-jurisdictional SOCAIL task force is to provide a rapid investigative response to reported federal crimes involving the sexual victimization of children.
The following are grant awards from the state government:
State Citizens Option for Public Safety 2009/10 (COPS) - $313,930 (proposed)
State Citizens Option for Public Safety 2008/09 (COPS) - $215,947
The State COPS grant provides for front line municipal police services. Funds are used to pay salaries for the computer forensics detective, support staff for Special Operations, a Police Record Supervisor and three Police Record Specialists.
Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) 2009 - $85,821
Grant funds will be used to conduct a comprehensive alcohol enforcement program that combats alcohol related crimes such as purchases and sales to underage persons and nuisance/problematic establishments.
Office of Traffic Safety (DUI) Driving Under the Influence Traffic Enforcement Program 2009 - $441,694
Grant funds will be used to conduct DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols in order to reduce the number of people killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes. Equipment purchase will include one motorcycle and checkpoint supplies/equipment. The grant also funds a portion of a Sergeant position and training.
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Mini Checkpoint Grant 2009/10 - $40,765
Funds are used for a year long click it or ticket seat belt enforcement campaign in order to increase the level of seat belt usage.
Office of Traffic Safety 2007-2010 AVOID the 30 program - $701,983
The Riverside Police Department will serve as the host agency for a regional Driving Under the Influence program in Riverside County to reduce alcohol-involved fatalities and injuries and raise general public awareness regarding the problems associated with drinking and driving.
California Highway Patrol – 2010 Every 15 Minutes program - $9999
Funds were used to conduct a two-day program focusing on challenging teenagers challenging to think about drinking, driving, personal safety and the responsibility of making mature decisions. This year in March/April 2010, the program was conducted at Martin Luther King High School.
DUI Youth Safety 2009/10 - $5,000
This grant provided through the County of Riverside, Community Health Agency provides funds to conduct a Driving Under the Influence training program for high school students in the city of Riverside.
Safe Routes to School 2008-10 - $30,000
The goal of this grant, funded by the of Riverside, Community Health Agency, is to conduct pedestrian and bicycle safety programs for children in elementary schools in the city of Riverside.
Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) 2009/10 - $115,382
Funds are used to support the multi-jurisdictional task force that concentrates its efforts on the detection, identification and apprehension of professional vehicle thieves operating in Riverside County. Funds pay for the salary of one Police Detective position.


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Transferring Transfer Agents
Voices, May 17, 2011
Migrate or move.
That's the choice facing companies which use Bank of New York Mellon to keep track of shares in registered investors' accounts, send dividend checks, mail proxy materials and ballots and count up votes.
BNY Mellon's processing unit for shareholder services is being sold to Computershare, the world's largest transfer agent. That means every corporation using BNY Mellon's shareowner services will face a tough choice: Migrate their registered shareholder records to Computershare. Or find a new transfer agent – and start all over.
The Melbourne-headquartered Computershare has made a $550 million offer to buy the shareholder services business of Bank of New York Mellon, the U.S. largest provider of recordkeeping services for registered investors. Computershare is in second place, by industry estimates.
Should that deal be consummated, only a handful of transfer agents would remain. The most notable are American Stock Transfer; Registrar and Transfer; Wells Fargo Shareowner Services; Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and Broadridge Financial Solutions, the large proxy distribution and voting services firm.
Although pickings may be slim that doesn't mean corporate secretaries should be remiss, say shareholder recordkeeping experts. "Many corporate officials are quite content to enter into a contract with the transfer agent, mistakenly believing all shareholder situations and problems will now be dealt with by the transfer agent," says Alan Lazar, director of product services for Shareholder Compliance Consultants, a consultancy in Coral Springs, Fla. specializing in transfer agent assessment and operations work. "In many cases, the request-for-proposal process to choose a transfer agent usually focuses on cost only and due diligence is usually perfunctory."
Corporations and shareholders deserve a lot better. But they won't get it unless corporate secretaries ask the right questions of Computershare and any other transfer agent.
Operations executives familiar with Computershare say that, in some cases, corporate contracts are automatically cancelled in the event of a takeover. In other cases, a corporation has about 90 days after the deal is finalized to notify Computershare if it does not want to become its customer. If it doesn't, the account will automatically migrate to Computershare.
Here are five considerations, in making the migrate or move decision, according to Lazar and other shareholder recordkeeping specialists.
- Reducing operational and customer service glitches. Any new transfer agent must ensure that it will minimize any mistakes and disruptions to customers, in a migration. This includes such disruptions as losing records and not promptly responding to requests concerning the purchase and sale of shares; changes of address, changes of names on accounts, participation in dividend reinvestment plans, transfer of shares to a broker-dealer, or processing of any corporate reorganizations. Neither Computershare nor BNY Mellon have disclosed just what will happen to the relationship management executives at BNY Mellon. Also not addressed is how long it will take for records held on the books – and computer systems of BNY Mellon – to be migrated to Computershare's system, called Scrip.
- General operational capabilities. Once the accounts are migrated to the new service provider, the question becomes whether the new agent meets your operating standards. The new service provider must prove it can respond to customer requests promptly – as required by the corporation and Securities and Exchange Commission. The agent also must monitor the workflow process so that errors are reduced or corrected quickly. Corporations need to verify that the new provider has serious scanning and quality assurance procedures in place. Check out how much training customer service executives get and give, as well. When it comes to proxy voting services, corporations should ask whether the transfer agent allows for voting over the telephone or Internet. Equally important are whether the transfer agent can offer a dividend reinvestment plan sponsored by the company or the transfer agent and whether the transfer agent processes corporate actions – such as corporate reorganizations – on its own or is using an outside firm. Using a third-party firm increases the potential for error.
- Compliance with cost basis reporting regulations. The new transfer agent needs to prove it can meet the Internal Revenue Service's' new rules on reporting the original cost of securities. Ask how it will pay for any technology and operational upgrades that are needed. Transfer agents with knowledge of BNY Mellon say that the firm charged corporations a one-time "technology-fee" for preparing for cost-basis reporting. Transfer agents need to provide accurate cost-basis calculations, have customer service employees prepared to answer questions and ensure that accurate records are transferred to broker-dealers. Issuers don't want to deal with unhappy shareholders who don't understand the principles of cost-basis reporting, receive incorrect cost-basis information and submit incorrect reports to the IRS.
Recordkeeping on "lost" shareholder accounts. All transfer agents are required by the SEC to do some minimal work tracking down a shareholder if correspondence is returned as undeliverable or a check is uncashed. That's the easy part. The harder part is making a last-ditch effort to find the shareholder before his or her account is "escheated" to a state. Will the transfer agent do additional work to find the lost shareholder itself? Or will it contract out the process to a locator firm? If it outsources the process, how will it monitor the work of the locator firm and disclose to investors that they can contact the transfer agent and update their records for free rather than paying the locator firm a fee?
- Transparency of fees. Some transfer agents charge a flat fee regardless of the amount of work involved for each shareholder account. Others charge a lower flat fee and add fees depending on the number of customer service calls; or purchases and sale of shares. The corporation also needs to understand what fees the transfer agent will charge, should it want to transfer its account to a broker-dealer. Also to be investigated is whether the agent will still charge the corporation, if the company wants another firm such as Broadridge to send out its proxy mailings. Just as important is how much transfer agents will charge registered shareholders to buy and sell shares, reinvest dividends or receive a stock certificate. "The corporation isn't fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility to shareholders if it allows them to be overcharged and (as a result) faces a possible class-action lawsuit," warns Lazar.
Even the most operationally- and technologically-savvy transfer agent could prove unreliable. One major warning sign: the unwillingness of a transfer agent to enter into a service level agreements which would require it to pay the company for sub-par performance. Yet another: whether the transfer agent has any revenue-sharing provisions with affiliated parties. "Those types of arrangements usually are indications that shareholders may pay an inordinate fee when it comes to corporate actions or other processing work," says Lazar.
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In 2007, Oklahoma City was selected by the United States Department of Justice Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative to receive a $2.5 million grant to combat gang violence and promote prevention efforts to keep communities and neighborhoods safe. In this effort, the U.S. Attorney works with state, local and community partners to implement strategies that address the following three components:
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Twitter Buyout In 2013?
Peter is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
We could be seeing some big headlines later on in 2013, an acquisition of Twitter…but to whom??
The companies that make the most sense to me are Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), which could possibly buy up the social media giant! But which one makes the most sense right now?
Let's start with Apple… it's obvious that they have enough cash to buy Twitter up whenever they want to, but would they pay up? If you were looking at their track record, you would say no. But, Steve Jobs is not in charge anymore. The times of having no major acquisitions could be over if Twitter entices Tim Cook enough. Personally, I think Cook would be willing to make the move…he's already introduced dividends, and Jobs was obviously not willing to do that during his time. So why would shelling out 5-10 billion be any different?!
Apple already has the iPad, iPhone, and Macs to immediately implement Twitter if they decide to make the move. The way all of their devices are currently connected to each other is mind blowing, and if they could figure out a way to weave social media into their products, it could be the next jump Apple needs to take to separate them from competitors.
Currently at the University of Oregon, students are using Twitter to communicate with fellow classmates to provide help on homework or if somebody missed class to share what went on. They do this by creating hash tags, and it is becoming a huge hit by how easy it is! Apple already knows that college students drool over their products, and what an opportunity they have if they go after Twitter now. I can see it now, Apple + Twitter changing the way education moves forward in the next five years…
How does Google fit with Twitter? Well, they have already tried their own social media aspect, Google+, and that has not worked out for one second! I do not know anyone who ever signed up for it and who currently uses it. But, that is not the point, the point is, is that they have tried to get into that business, but failed. Who says that they still don't want to get back into it? They certainty have the cash to buyout Twitter, but would they make that move? Sure, they acquired Motorola for billions and look at what they've done with them?! Nothing! That doesn't say they don't have plans for the long term with Motorola, but in the short run it doesn't look that way. Twitter is no different in my eyes; they could acquire them for 'X' amount and sit on them for a little bit before they introduce how they will be used.
A way I could see Google using Twitter is by implanting a similar system I have with how Apple could use them. I could see them having a separate search, for example how they currently have 'Google Search' and 'I'm Feeling Lucky,' they could have another one named 'Hash-Tag' and you search by certain hash tags. Students could create hash tags for their classes, and every student could get involved outside of the classroom. This obviously is not limited to just students, but anyone could create hash tags and connect with other users with similar interests.
Facebook is an interesting prospect, since they are a social media giant themselves … how can it possibly work out?! Let's take a look…
The big blue (Facebook) is known nowadays for their creative ways to put as much information/news on your newsfeed. Now, that can be seen as a positive if your wanting to know as much information about your friends as possible… or a negative if you don't want to know everything, and just the basic news (status updates). What is so frustrating about this aspect of Facebook is that there is no way to change what is popping up on your newsfeed…. you get what you get. This is where I can see Twitter coming into the picture…
Twitter provides its users with a clear picture of what they are getting when they sign up. You only see information of people you follow and the re-tweets. This is where Facebook can take a page out of Twitters business model. Facebook as gotten away from allowing you to have a personalized page, they made everyone change to timeline and are implementing cover photos. I know personally, I don't like any of those things…. I just want the basics.
Facebook could implement a system known as 'Group Hash-Tags,' and allow users to turn their profiles from seeing what their friends are doing, to what their friends are doing under a hash tag. This all comes back to connecting with people/friends that are interested in a similar subject. It would also be used outside of the classroom and allow you talk to friends about what went on in class, or what to expect on the next midterm.
Twitter is a very valuable asset, and I could see them bringing extreme value to one of these companies later down the road in 2013. Keep your eyes peeled for the day to come!
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Like many others, I was born into the church. My parents are members, my grandparents are members, and their parents before them. But even though my great-great grandparents were converted, I had to find my own conversion. I've been blessed to know that this church is the true church since I can remember. Years ago, when I moved out of my parent's home for the first time, I found that life was hard. School wasn't going right, friends weren't there for me, I was struggling with my own self-esteem, and I knelt down to pray to my Heavenly Father. I told him of the need that I had to be held. I told him how sad I was and how much I just needed him. Immediately, my phone rang and it was my mother on the line. I will never forget the peaceful rush that came over me as I knew that my prayer had been answered. I don't want to know what my life would be like without the support and unconditional love my Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ. With this gospel, or "good news" that Christ paid for our sorrows, our sins, and our illnesses, I can walk taller, and never feel alone.
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January 28, 2013, 10:43 AM — High among the barriers to the adoption of cloud computing in the government sector, right alongside concerns over security and cross-border issues, is a general confusion about what, exactly, the cloud means, according to a group of panelists speaking here at the annual State of the Net technology policy conference.
"Cloud is well-defined," says Robert Holleyman, president and CEO of the software trade group BSA. "But cloud is not well understood among policymakers."
Cloud computing has been a hot topic among federal CIOs and their staffers in recent years, and the Obama administration has promulgated a so-called cloud-first policy, directing agencies to prioritize cloud-based solutions as they roll out new IT initiatives.
But for the cloud to be broadly understood as more than a buzzword outside of IT circles, advocates of the technology should focus on the benefits that cloud computing can provide, particularly for cash-strapped government agencies working under shrinking budgets.
"It's important that we start with mission areas that are affected by cloud, as opposed to technology, because at the end of the day it's how cloud can ... be more efficient to help in different types of mission areas both for the government and for society," says Dan Chenok, executive director of IBM's Center for the Business of Government.
Healthcare Particularly Leery of the Cloud
Other panelists described the lingering reservations about shifting to the cloud that many industry leaders continue to harbor. In healthcare, for instance, there is a "high degree of misinformation about what cloud is and what it isn't," according to Deven McGraw, director of the Health Privacy Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology, a Washington digital rights group.
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McGraw explains that healthcare providers, generally, are behind the curve when it comes to adoption of cloud computing, in part because of a widespread confusion about what information under law is permitted to reside in off-site data centers.
"Healthcare also has an issue of uncertainty and this issue of control," McGraw says. "I think it's a very scary proposition for a lot of healthcare providers to think about having their data management functions not within their four walls. They're responsible for that data, they know that, and the idea that they would cede that, some portion of that, to somebody else and yet still be liable for those decisions is very scary."


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- Address:
1227, rue de la Montagne
Montreal, QC H3G1Z2Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
FrenchPrice: CAN$51 and over
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.europea.ca/
- Phone: 5143989229
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 1:30pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: French
- Executive Chef: Jerome Ferrer
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Wine
- Catering: Cheered in TV shows and through his culinary books, Jérôme Ferrer and his team present The Europea signature catering service, an amazing package for you cocktails, buffets or special events that will change this special occasion in a outstanding experience.
As well, live a unique moment by reserving our "chef à Domicile " service : The Europea experience in your own home with our chefs and waiters.
- Private Party Contact: cécile kilidjian (514) 397-9161
A word from Europea
Restaurant Europea has become an essential spot on Montreal scene, a gastronomic "rendez-vous" rich in colour and flavour. Flattered by all the gourmet critics, you will share an outstanding experience offered by the creative and modern cuisine of Chef Jérôme ferrer and his 22 chefs team. (named chef of the year, restaurant of the year, "maitre cuisinier de France"Continued
An unforgetable moment in a charming Victorian mansion in the heart of downtown Montreal ...When the cuisine becomes an art!
An unforgetable moment in a charming Victorian mansion in the heart of downtown Montreal ...When the cuisine becomes an art!
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- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
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Europea reviews from OpenTable diners
90 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.6
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (77)fit for foodies (61)romantic (53)notable wine list (45)neighborhood gem (13)hot spot (9)great for lunch (7)great for outdoor dining (5)good for groups (5)late-night find (2)kid-friendly (2)great for brunch (1)scenic view (1)Show More
- A culinary experienceTravlnDawgVIPDined on 9/24/2014This was one of the most extraordinary meals of my life. The service and location are an adventure of their own. The four of us chose the tasting menu. The food selections came with a wide variety and over an entertaining and satisfying three hours. While very pricey, this was a highlight of our trip.Special Features:
- One of the BestRhettDined on 9/19/2014Europa was one of the best and most unique restaurants we have ever visited. The 10 or 12 course tasting menu was fabulous! The portions were just right where you were quite satisfied yer not stuffed! The wait staff was fantastic. I just cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. I wish I visited Montreal more often so we could dine there again and again.Special Features:
- dinerDined on 9/18/2014This is an exceptional restaurant. At least part of its appeal is based on the continuing taste experiences. if you only order a main you must eat the tastings because you will go away hungry. Once or twice this place will provide a wow factor but after experiencing it you may not have an urge to repeatSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bon et agréablePhilDined on 9/18/2014Sans être très variée d'une visite à l'autre, la table d'hôte du midi est bonne et se présente magnifiquement bien. Vous ne serez pas déçu de l'expérience ou de la nourriture.Special Features:
- Wonderful eveningFoodiesVIPDined on 9/13/2014We chose Europea because of the reviews and ratings on Open Table and Trip Advisor. The food and service were a treat. The "theater" that came with the service was cute, but you know they must have done their tricks a thousand times. The ambiance would have been all out awesome if the noise level was lower and the staff wasn't rushing up and down the curved staircase the entire evening. If we hadn't been to other fine dining establishments in our week in Montreal, Europea would have been 5-star across the board.Special Features:
- ED64Dined on 9/1/2014My husband and I have been to Europea twice and have enjoyed it both times. The service, food and atmospher are spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very niceRose3lilyDined on 9/1/2014Europea is always nice Fine table, good wines , perfect care for the customersSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing restaurant!!MarieJeanneVIPDined on 8/28/2014Beautiful restaurant, the food is excellent and the presentations are very original. Europea is an experience that is worth trying!!! Highly recommended to everyone who enjoys good food and great ambience !Special Features:
- For a new experienceBeKindnRewindDined on 8/26/2014Went to Europea for the first time and had the "degustation", a 12 course sampling. This was a fantastic choice - the variety and creativity in the food was incredible. Everything from the presentation of the food to the service added greatly the overall feeling that this is a new and memorable dining experience. Thank you to Europea for a fantastic evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GimmickRafNY1Dined on 8/22/2014Went to Europea on recommendations from friends who had been before.My wife and I had done tastings in other fine dining restaurants. And while you never walk away stuffed,the food is usually amazing, and you're definitely content.We did the Chef's tasting (without wine pairing.) It seemed all a little too silly and none of the food was GREAT, just good.After 15 minutes, I don't need a fake book the size of a bible that opens up to smoke (which smelled great) only to look inside and see a bite of food smaller than a Ferrara Rocher chocolate. Only to wait another 15 minutes for the next plate.After 14 courses and a few bites they through in there (which were nice treats) we really weren't blown away OR full. And that's with a few drinks.
- fantasticSwissreviewerDined on 8/21/2014Worth the high prices. Service was super. Highlight of our trip to Montreal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A memorable eveningFoodieCoupleVIPDined on 8/19/2014Everything about our dinner at Europea was under-promised and over delivered. The little surprises that kept coming between courses, the amazing food and the constant - without being intrusive - attention from the staff. To illustrate how far they went in customer service, we declined dessert because of time constraint, so they prepared and handed us a box containing a set of "surprises" to take home and did not charge us. I would say their only issue is their prices. But one cannot offer that level of service without a price to match.Special Features:
- Wow...what an experience!CeezVIPDined on 8/18/2014Not only was the food amazing, the presentation, the quality, the staff, the complete experience was above and beyong what I expected. Its an experience one doesn't understand until they have tried it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for special occasionsbteeDined on 8/14/2014Expensive but worth it. Excellent food. Excellent presentation. Special vegetarian menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Creative PresentationGregDined on 8/14/2014We did they tasting and besides the food being excellent, the presentation of the food was great and this made each course interesting. It was a culinary vacation!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best restaurant in MontrealOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/12/2014Went there for our 20th anniversary dinner and it was incredible. The food, the presentation, the service, the extra attention to us for our anniversary were all amazing. Each dish was like a work of art. We were wowed by all the mini-surprise courses between dishes that were stunningly creative. My husband thought it was the most memorable meal of his life. We have eaten at Toque, Maison Boulud, Club Chasse et Peche, Hovey Manor but Europea is in a class by itself. I think they should have a Michelin star.Special Features:
- Destination restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/11/2014Europea is wonderful in all respects. The food, of course, is outstanding, as is the presentation. The wait staff is well-trained, friendly, and personable, and yet not obtrusive. Europea would be a top restaurant in any of the food capitals of the world. It will bring us back to Montreal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Less than expecteddiningcoupleDined on 8/8/2014Much hyped. There was too much of a theatrical element to the presentation and not enough emphasis on attentive service and food quality.Special Features:
- A ne pas manquer!BrigitteDined on 8/8/2014Manger à l'Europea c'est une expérience en soit... Un service hors pair et mille et une petites attentions vous y attendent!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EUROPEAbenevestDined on 8/6/2014best and number one restaurant in montreal. super restaurant wonderful experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceJeanPierreDined on 8/5/2014C'est la cinquième fois que nous allons à ce restaurant. Les mets sont tout simplement délicieux. Cela dit, la description rapide et mécanique dans la présentation des plats choisis et la rapidité du service en général nous donnent l'impression que certains serveurs exécutent une tâche contraignante et routinière. Le plaisir de la table devrait s'accompagner du plaisir à décrire les plats de façon à aiguiser l'appétit des clients. Sinon le service est courtois et froid.Special Features:
- One of the best!AlainvinoDined on 8/1/2014Third visit at Europea and I still Enjoy it. Excellent food quality served with attention to details, great explainations by the serving team and an outstanding mix of flavor and good texture. This visit was for my wife ´s birthday: already looking for the next occasion!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best dining experience ever!KarebearDined on 8/1/2014We have been to outstanding restaurants all over the world & europea was the best dining experience by far! The creativity, food quality, service was impeccable! Definitely recommend the prix fix menu & plan to spend an evening there, as it truly is a "dining experience"!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!BrianDined on 7/26/2014Starting off with 6 complimentary, unique and delicious appetizers set the stage for an amazingly great meal. My veal was so tender the knife might as well have been there for decoration.Special Features:
- AmazingCityview14Dined on 7/25/2014Perfect special occasion place in Montreal. We went to celebrate our birthdays and it was one of the greatest dinners we have ever had. The tasting menu and wine flight was fantastic. They made special accommodations for my non-meat eating friend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentBedm64Dined on 7/24/2014Everything was absolutely perfect, food, ambiance , the people. Very nice experienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always wonderful!FluffysunshineDined on 7/20/2014We were there for a special occasion and the service was excellent. We had the Menu Degustation and they did not disappoint. The original presentation of each dish made it worth every penny! Beautiful setting and delicious food. We'll be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One time eventOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/14/2014The food was good and exciting. Fairly expensive and just a one time experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A exquisite culinary journeyallaboutfoodDined on 7/9/2014Europea was one of the best dining experiences of our lives. The food was exceptionally good, the presentation unique and very special plus the wine was excellent. Our wait staff could not be more accomodating or professional. The wonderful journey with the chef's surprises was another bonus. An evening well spent. Can't wait until our next trip to Montreal. Worth every penny! 07/09/14Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- World-class mealBethesda123VIPDined on 7/6/2014This was one of the best meals we have ever had (we live in the DC area, so have good meals frequently). An absolutely awesome experience! Next time we're in Montreal, we'll be back.Special Features:
- Never DisappointingFredJDined on 7/6/2014This was our 5th visit to Europea - a must do whenever we visit Montreal. The menu is updated periodically - currently featuring seafood - with new surprises in the presentation. We always order the "3-course" Discovery menu. Don't let the name fool you - you will probably end up sampling surprises and extras totaling about 16 items. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for dinner - more if you order the larger menu and wine pairings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Montreal's Best - By FarBazzclanDined on 7/3/2014A memorable meal that left Toque in a distant second place. The tasting menu was a brilliant merging of traditional and nouveau cuisine with a dessert array that was indescribable; the meringue gift to take home was a fond memory the next day of a truly incredible meal. From the cheese cigar offered in a traditional box, to the wood-chip fumes emitted from another culinary surprise, to the clay-encrusted squab, broken by the patron at the table, the meal was entertaining, humorous and exquisite at the same time. A Chef with immense talent and a sense of humor to match.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MehhhOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 7/3/2014I was not very impressed. The entrees were mediocre at best. When you factor in the excessive price, this place is way overrated. They attempt to wow you with some cheesy presentations, but they failed to mask the fact that the centerpiece of the meal was not great. We visited at least three other restaurants in Montreal with better food for a third of the price. Something doesn't add up....Special Features:
- A series of wonderful surprises!TomCTDined on 7/3/2014The food was fabulous, the presentation superb. The service was impeccable. But the little unexpected treats between courses were delicious and presented with flare, and truly made the whole experience very special! Worth every penny!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AMAZING EXPERIENCEisabelDined on 7/2/2014We spent a nice time full of delicious surprises , with an excellent and warm service and principally the taste and creativity of a unique chef . You must say hello to Jean Tauhiro the restaurant manager , he really knows his job ! You can not miss in your next visit to Montreal this welcoming, and Cozy place. And before you leave a visit to the kitchen !!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food and serviceDanCDined on 6/28/2014An excellent evening of great food and wondeul service. Highly recommended for anybody that appreciates good food.Special Features:
- rmkwDined on 6/25/2014Everything was outstanding except for the food which was just good to very good. We have eaten there several previous times and this time the food did not "wow". We had the menu de degustation and I felt that the food was overworked and at times lacked seasoning. A lot of effort was spent on exceptional presentation and theatricality which was most appreciated but the food was not exceptional. I would recommend the restaurant but with some reservation.Special Features:
- A dining experience to be sureCandyDined on 6/20/2014Firstly, do not go there if you are not prepared to pay a premium for your dining experience. That said, the experience is fabulous! The food, presentation and preparation are brilliant, but the service is not stuffy, and refreshingly friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Been therebjgmmVIPDined on 6/20/2014Very good. Would recommend to those not concerned about price. Would also suggest going a la carte or lower tier tasting over top tier tasting. The view of the kitchen was worth asking for (table 101 is better than the counter under the stairs) and the chef does run a good show and his able crew were quite happy and supportive. In my book he gets as much credit for building the team as he does designing the food.Special Features:
- snedDined on 6/20/2014We visited Europea to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The food, the service, the little surprise presentations of food tastes, were wonderful. It was truly a never to forget experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Stranahan at Blanche Ely; Flanagan at Cooper City; South Plantation at Coral Springs, 6; Taravella at Fort Lauderdale; Miramar at Piper, 6; Jupiter Christian at Sheridan Hills, 5:30.
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Precinct Kitchen + Bar
Boston-Centric Dining
What do you get when you combine tradition with a fresh approach and locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality? Here, we like to call it Precinct. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Precinct Kitchen + Bar, located at Loews Boston Hotel, gives familiar cuisine an innovative twist. On our menu, you'll find classic dishes and Boston-centric favorites, along with a few surprises. Seafood is a specialty but you can also opt for steak, salad or a little something from our charcuterie station. Echoing the local, artisanal focus of the kitchen, our bar offers distinctive handcrafted cocktails, as well as beer and spirits from the region's finest small-batch breweries and distilleries—all served in a warm, intimate setting.
Designed with convivial gatherings and memorable meals in mind, Precinct Kitchen + Bar has an organic look and feel, with stone floors, richly textured upholstery and exposed shelves lined with maritime books and copper pots. An open kitchen, small raw bar and separate charcuterie station add up to one truly satisfying culinary experience.
Healthy options (including gluten-free dishes) are available morning, noon and night, but there are also many delicious ways to treat yourself, including a classic Boston Cream Pie for dessert. Whatever you choose from our breakfast, lunch, dinner or bar menu, you can count on our chefs' strong commitment to locally sourced ingredients and Boston-centric food cooked with pride.
With its unmatched cuisine and atmosphere, and two outdoor terraces to enjoy on warm nights and sunny days, Precinct Bar + Kitchen is set to become Boston's newest hotspot, welcoming visitors and locals alike.
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Andrew & Paul's Boys, Blues and Kennel Club
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Name: Andrew, Paul, Langston, Loki, and Linus
Location: Washington Heights — New York, New York
Size: 1,010 square feet
Years lived in: 4 — owned
Use "Upper West Side" and "Italian Greyhound" to set a New York scene, and the image might be of a staid brownstone, and a life that's a little old school. But when that Upper West is vibrant Morningside Heights, the Italians are high spirited rescues, and the mix is in the hands of a creative couple where saturated color and a devil-may-care attitude are all in a day's work, you get a very different picture. There's nothing still life about it.
Welcome to the home of five exuberant gents... an Oklahoma farmboy, his Texan partner, and those three frisky Italianos. It may sound a little bit like the cast of a questionable DVD, but they're all the occupants of a happy home with a serious sense of humor, and a definite point of view. It's a dog's life, at the home of Andrew, Paul, Langston, Linus and Loki.
Anyone who's met Andrew won't be at all surprised that his world is this colorful. This coulda been a contender in the annual Room for Color Contest, for sure. His longstanding "no-white-walls" rule was set in motion early, when he painted his teenage bedroom a high gloss black. (Note to moms: When your teen asks if he or she can paint their room, GET DETAILS. And veto power.) Every room struts a new hue, including "New York State of Mind," one of three blues in the living room alone. This place proves that designer chestnut: the very best home investment is a can of paint. Color was picked both on a whim and by design. The bedroom is Tiffany box blue just because, but the bright mango was chosen specifically to give an energy-inducing jolt to the home office. A pixilated Endora from Bewitched is perhaps the only image that could hold a candle to the tangerine-electric-dream walls.
Even though wall colors appear in the art, this is no "painting to match the sofa" kind of place. Art is one of the few things taken seriously here, but it's a lively mix, with graphic work of a scale and personality that holds its own against strong color, that long stretch of brick and the home's animated inhabitants.
Against the painted walls, the furniture shines, too, the pale wood of the dining table and chairs against vibrant blue a perfect example. Color contrast isn't the only reason this blonde bombshell stands out, though... the Heywood Wakefield set is one of the only splurges made in pulling the place together. Most everything else hails from the Unofficial Apartment Therapy "Shopper's Hall of Fame:" Craigslist, eBay, IKEA (note the ubiquitous PS Locker), and CB2 (the living room Suzani-patterned rug, on clearance, even!). Andrew's been known to do a little celebrity design stalking... he had his eye on Jonathan Adler's ceramic greyhound, and pounced when it went on sale at a rare Gracious Home closeout. "I always want a deal. I'm not sure if that means I'm savvy or just cheap," jokes Andrew, with his trademark laugh and twinkle.
Andrew is a longtime Apartment Therapy fan, with kitchen cabinets to prove it. He found his own Cure, Kitchn style, and like many readers, he's a fan of the creative home hack... like papering the inside of those cabinets with wallpaper remnants from a client photo shoot— Andrew is a well-connected home décor PR industry insider (with Strohl&Co.). But even with ready access to the real deal, he's happy to go with the faux: a too-good-to-be-true Craigslist deal for a Phillippe Starck golden gun lamp turned out to be a spray painted counterfeit, but Andrew shows it off, and tells the story, without apology or hesitation.
While Andrew is the hardcore interiors enthusiast, Paul's own decorating hand is highly evident in the transformative power of light fixtures to set the tone of a room. This Texas boy wasn't afraid of a little bling… a modern chandelier in the kitchen, traditional in the master bath and office. In each space, the fixtures shine, and with a definite wink. This is not your Grandma's crystal. That chandelier, and a shower curtain are the only real add-ons in the Master Bath, but they turn the room from builder basic to highly personal. That's a valuable lesson to the renter, since both changes are easily reversible when the lease is up.
Their longtime commitment to rescues means considerable puppy proofing, but Andrew and Paul have not sacrificed style for practicality. FLOR tiles (in a handsome wood grain and funky paisley) and an indoor-outdoor recycled plastic rug in the office were choices where style refused to be upstaged by function. But the racy Italians have more than just the run of the house; they are very much part of the culture here. The dogs appear in a most stylish game of "Where's Waldo?": found in Schumacher fabric on the dining room chairs, the Alder figure, a John Derien plate and high-style photography.
It's no wonder these dogs are idolized in art and image here as they have been through history. The Italian Greyhound breed is stylish, sophisticated, sleek and whistle-worthy, but a little devilish, boisterous and playful. The apartment is of the same breed, and come to think of it, so are Andrew and Paul. Woof!
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Our Style: "Frat Boy Chic." Modern, whimsical with a nod to the traditional, liberally peppered with a sense of humor.
Inspiration: Two legendary design inspirations are Clodagh and Jamie Drake. Clodagh for her sense of soul in a home and Jamie for taking risks and being daring.
Favorite Element: The play of color, of course!
Biggest Challenge: Our three rescue Italian Greyhounds are not 100% potty trained. We bought a wool silk blend rug for the back bedroom but quickly found that the back bedroom/office was where they would go in the house. Our solution was to buy a rug from recycled bottles that could be easily cleaned in the tub. Underneath we put down plastic paint drop cloth to protect the floors.
What Friends Say: Funny, I don't think people can usually say this about a big blue room but what most people say is that our home is "warm." I think warmth is the best thing that can be said about your home. Nice view, good furniture, good design are all great accolades but warm and welcoming is where it's at. I hope that part of our personality lives in the home and that is part of the welcoming feel people get.
Biggest Embarrassment: When we moved in, we were anxious to get everything painted. We thought this was clever to paint before things were moved in. Next time we move into a new space I want to live in it, feel it, understand how it breathes before we choose colors. Overall we did a great job but the kitchen was a debacle. We painted it peach to match the backsplash and cabinets. I found I really hated that much peach and it did not flow with the dark, moody blue hues we choose for the living room/dining room. To make matters worse we picked blinds that matched the peach almost perfectly. I just couldn't live with the peach. I also didn't want to replace the blinds so my solution was to paint the kitchen a metallic grey that brought out the depth of the stainless steel appliances and to leave the interior of the window peach which still accented the backsplash and hue of the cabinets.
Proudest DIY: Painted the entire apartment, including ceilings in both bedrooms, as well as a wall of wallpaper in the bedroom and the inside of our kitchen cabinets.
Biggest Indulgence: Our Heywood-Wakefield pieces.
Best Advice: I love the tip that Jamie Drake gives in interviews from time to time: Re-edit constantly to keep things fresh and new. He says to keep a closet or box of some kind where you put things away but are able to go back to them reshuffle the mix.
Dream Sources: Clodagh Design, Drake Design Associates, Kwinter & Co. Design, D'Aquino Monaco
Resources of Note:
- • All paint, Benjamin Moore
• Liquid Mercury, PT-350
• Inside window frame: Whispering Peach, 2014-60
Living Room:
• Wall next to kitchen: New York State of Mind, 805
• Window wall: Mozart Blue, 1665
• Wall leading to hall: Sea Reflections, 1664
• Delightful Yellow, 335
• Sunflower Fields, 174
Master Bedroom:
• Florida Keys, 578
- • Paintings on brick wall: Bill Fiddler
• Carpet: FLOR, Martha Stewart Collection, Faux Bois
• Antique frames from Andrew's grandmother's house, painted Benjamin Moore "Amorous." The photos were taken of a original Marilyn Minter prints at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
• Two oval concentric stripe paintings: Bill Fiddler
• Faux Starck lamp: eBay
- • Sofa: Carter, Craig's List
• Coffee Table: IKEA
• Media cabinet: IKEA
• Rug: CB2 (discontinued)
• Chair: Pottery Barn
• Yellow painting by TV: Painted by Andrew
• Napoleon print: Purchased in an antiques store in the mission in San Francisco
• Jeweled Rubik's cube: Client promotional giveaway
• Fossilized stump table: Clodagh Collection
- • Dining set: Heywood-Wakefield
• Oil painting: Bill Fiddler
• Chair upholstery fabric: Schumacher "Diamond Dogs"
• Curio cabinet: Antique, from the Pearson Estate
• Two oils above cabinet: Joel Grossman, Chelsea flea market
• Orb lamp next to Adler ceramic dog: Gift from the home of Doris Hamilton (aunt)
• Wood stool/table: Clodagh
• Python bowl: John Lyle Design
- • "Wallpaper": Schumacher "New York, New York" from the Saul Steinberg collection
• Appliances: GE
• Dragonflies: Umbra
• Artwork: Fornasetti and Davinci prints taken from books and magazines, an antique from Rome and a dog print from mail order company.
• Black canister set: Jonathan Adler
• Light fixture: Design Within Reach
- • Bed: Gothic Furniture
• Dresser: Heywood-Wakefield
• Bed cover: Overstock.com
• Large silver cuckoo clock: Angel Thrift Shop
• Silver skulls: Vincon, Barcelona
• Bird decals: ferm LIVING
- • Shower curtain: Bed Bath and Beyond
• Chandelier: eBay
• Needlepoint: Andrew's sister
- • Chairs: Dakota Jackson
• Rug: Mad Mats
• "Endora" art: Toban Nichols
• Images on radiator: taken from New York Calendar
• Shelving unit: IKEA
• Simpson's cell: Animation Collection
Thanks, Andrew and Paul!
Images: Patrick J. Hamilton
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Howdy boys, you've created such a vivacious and FUN home. Although we shy away from blue, my Texan partner and I have an almost mirror image house with similar Derian, skulls, naked lady art (we're gay women) and corgis/foxes (in honor of pooch Ferdinand and son A. Fox). Love it. Enjoy your saturated and happy abode. :)
Love all the color, and the dogs are adorable :)
ok, i clicked on the tour to see the dogs. when i got to the cage of purple lights, i slowed down to enjoy the sights. by the time i got to the beautiful way the upholstery on the Haywood-Wakefield chair magnified the lines of the paisley rug, and then realized it was greyhounds, i was near tears. this place is amazing--the real deal.
What a beautiful place. I love all the color. Where did you get that great picture of Agnes Moorehead as Endora? It made my old sitcom-loving heart flutter.
Seriously. Amazing home. Beautifully written description. Patrick knows how to pick 'em and write about 'em. This is spectacular.
I love all the colors and artwork (and the kitchen!!!)
Blue is a tough one to pull off, but that's the perfect shade against that Heywood Wakefield (assuming that's the HW you mention) set! 8^D
Super Extra points for Endora!
Re pic number 4 in the slide show... it looks like you have a miniature deer in your living room. :)
You won me over with the IG! I do IG rescue in WA state and an IG really enhances any room. Seriously though, I just loved it. Everything just worked together so beautifully. Great flow to the space and I loved the liquid mercury in the kitchen. I may have to have that in my powder room. Love the IG statue as well and the greyhound print on the chairs as well as the nose photos of your kids.
first off beautiful home!
you can always spot an iggy household when there is a permanent dent on the back of the sofa cushions. What is it about them and wanting to sit up there and deform your sofa back?? Mine sits there allll day
Have you tried litterbox training for the boys? My rescued IG took to it very well. They have small bladders and sometimes just cant wait to be taken outside, so they have an "accident". Having a spot to go in the house can be helpful. I still take him out as often as I can, but when he needs it, its there for him (and no washing a rug!). I keep it under the sofa and just pull it out before i leave and at night.
I came for the iggies and stayed for the rest. Seriously guys, gorgeous home. They bedazzled Rubik's Cube is brill.
Where on earth did you get the fabric for the dining room chairs? I've got a whippet and would love to add more touches to my home that celebrate his gorgeousness. :o)
Nevermind about the fabric. I actually checked your resources and it was there. Fancy that!
Doobie i was looking for the fabric too, its Diamond Dogs by schumacher, will set you back about $120 a yard from what i can find online :( The colors are perfect for my place too I may just have to splurge for some pillows or something! it is a very tasteful fabric for incorporating your dog into your decor!
Beautiful place. I love your "frisky Italianos" although normally I would say I love your iggies.
Everything goes well together.... and I am not a fan of blue on walls! Well done, guys.
Beautiful space! I LOVE that you have a picture of Endora hanging on your wall!
I really like your place. Haha, Fira stockpile. XD
The dogs and their tendency to sit in the couch cushions are adorable. :)
Love the place! So much to see! I really liked how you included a floor map or the place, it really helps me get a better feel of your home!
great use of bold color!
Patrick, your writing is phenomenal. It always pulls me in as much as the pictures.
Homo Sweet Homo! Heh. :D
The only sour note at all for me was the overwhelming desire to reach into the monitor and push the dining room table chairs to make them at equal distance from the table. That's a pretty minor qualification. Beautiful use of colour and detail.
Oh, and yes, thank you for the floor plan! Can you include one for all house tours? Pretty please?
Love the color and textures!
Really nice home. Thanks for having listed the paint information!
wow, what a brilliant use of color! going from room to room feels like a new experience with each room. this is such a magnificent use of space and furnishings that create and convey a feeling of warmth, vitality & fun. i have the feeling that everyday here is a wonderful adventure!! kudos on the amazing rescue story about your pups and how their comfort is more important than having the most fabulous rug you could find!!!!
You guys are showoffs! And I mean that in the best possible way! This post had me grinning from ear to ear! Love!
Absolutely LOVE the place. It's like a perfect balance of color meets function meets warmth meets character! = )
I think your home has a great balance of design and personal touches. Very homey, but at the same time stylish. And I bet those CUTE babies are worth the potty trouble.
I'm totally stealing the needlepoint idea for my next gift to my darling BFF. Thank you for the idea!
Really beautiful painting in the dining room!! Curious as to who the artist is? Can someone email me please..I'd like to know? Good taste all around! www.decoratorstudio.com
OOps. Hastey comment on my part? Love the Bill Fidler painting!!
That blue has got to go. Another shade, darker with more depth would be a huge improvement.
Which blue? There are three in the living room alone.
The wall with the large painting on it behind the dining table is the best shade. The wall to the left of it should be paler for more contrast. Blue is tricky and a little goes a long way.
All the more reason I think the boys nailed it!
Thanks for sharing your home and your collections! Love the framed needlepoint, BTW!
Things,things,things...needs some major editing...
I really could use some design guidance
As soon as I read "It may sound a little bit like the cast of a questionable DVD..." and "It's a dog's life with..." I scrolled to the bottom to confirm my suspicions. Yep, written by Patrick. He's like a breath of fresh air sometimes.
Now, back to actually take the tour.
(I get a secret thrill from guessing the contributors; I've got a perfect score playing the, 'I think Patrick wrote this one' game)
Love the retro dining room table.
White baseboard on the brick wall highly tacky.
I don't know how people live with with such smarmy colors.
Actually, the white baseboards are one of the constants in the apartment that help knit together the disparate colors.
great apartment! love the whimsy and color.
so nice to see home that is stylish, fun and most importantly - alive. through your choices you reveal the likes, inspirations and personalities of the residents, while not giving away the whole story. love it!
Your home has so many elements that reflect my loves and interests as well... I love all of your vignettes and collections! I've been told several times by friends I am a gay man trapped in a woman's body... and I guess my love for your amazing home just proves it! Well done!
I am new to the world of decoration and actually fell in love with the taste and color distributions in each environment. Blue conveys comfort and elegance. Yellow brings light and joy, the green relaxation after a stressful day and love pink and dedication. I appreciate all the arts and environment that have paintings, sculptures or drawings are beauties that characterize each person. Congratulations!
I love the blue walls and of the course the italian greyhounds.


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Fettuccine in mushroom ragù with pistachios
I keep threatening to make a savory dish using shelled pistachios, and what I have in mind is something like a textured pistachio cream, maybe studded with ... something else? Over rice? Pasta? This is clearly still a work in progress.
In preparation for it, I recently shelled a good quantity of pistachios and have them stored in a tightly sealed glass jar. Tonight, in the mood to fashion an intense mushroom sauce for pasta, I decided to garnish it with some of the pistachios, and I'm happy to say it worked out very well.
It's still a mushroom sauce with pistachios, though, not a pistachio sauce, but never mind. It was good, and it went beautifully with a funky artisanal Loire delight, Puzelat-Bonhomme 2012 Touraine Pinot Noir. Here's how it came together:
1. The dish was simple, but did take a few steps, which was fine with me. I was ready to move into the kitchen and a completely different creative mode after spending most of the day writing on such disparate projects as a wine column and a sermon for Advent 1A.
2. I started by de-stemming about two dozen crimini mushrooms, slicing the mushrooms thick, and placing the stems into 2 cups lightly salted water with a brown onion skin and garlic cloves.
3. I simmered those for 20 minutes to create a mushroom-veggie stock, which I strained and set aside, discarding the veggies.
4. Also in advance I had shelled about 1/2 cup pistachios. I set aside about six of these for garnish, lightly chopped the rest, and soaked the chopped nuts briefly in water to cut back on their saltiness.
5. Meanwhile, melted 1 ounce butter in a skillet and sauted half of a sweet onion, coarsely chopped, and 2 garlic cloves minced fine, with a shake of dried red-pepper flakes, a grind of Telicherry black pepper and a sprinkle of kosher salt. After the onions and garlic started to brown, I added the sliced mushrooms and cooked them down (reserving a few for garnish first): then checked seasoning, and added 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon Heinz chili sauce for umami. Take off heat and set aside.
6. Started 4 ounces of Di Cecco fettuccine in copious salted water - it would need about 8 minutes to reach al dente.
7. Melt another tablespoon of butter in a saucier, then make a roux with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. When it's smooth but not yet turning brown, whisk in the hot mushroom broth, a little at a time, until it's a thick mushroom veloute. Stir in the reserved chopped and soaked pistachios, and use this sauce to dress the finished and drained pasta, garnishing with the reserved whole pistachios and mushroom slices.
The dish was fine, and indeed a delicious match with the Touraine Pinot. I'd still like to come up with a savory dish that really showcases pistachios, though. Any ideas?


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Career Division I games played/started: 33/23(1/1 in 2014... 14/11 in 2013...12/11 in 2012...6/0 in 2011).
2014 (Senior):Has played in and started one game for the Rams registering one catch for 26 yards... missed the next two games at Boise State (Sept. 6) and against UC Davis (Sept. 13) because injury.
- Named to the preseason 2014 John Mackey Award watch list which is awarded to the best tight end in college football
2013 (Junior): Earned honorable mention All-Mountain West recognition...played in all 14 games and started 11, catching 27 passes for 462 yards (17.1) and tied for the team high with six touchdown receptions (most by MW tight end, third FBS)...third among Mountain West tight ends in receiving yards...named to Mackey Award Midseason watch list (Most Outstanding Tight End) and mid-season first-team All-Mountain West by Phil Steele.
- Earned John Mackey Tight End of the Week honors vs. UTEP (Sept. 28) after catching two passes for 56 yards and two touchdowns.
- College Football Performance Awards Tight End Performer of the Week honorable mention against San Jose State (Oct. 12) after hauling in three receptions for a career-high 91 yards and two touchdowns.
- Had at least three receptions in four games.
- Last CSU pass-catcher with at least six receiving touchdowns was Dion Morton (10) in 2008.
- First Rams player to record multiple receiving touchdowns in back-to-back- games since Paul Turner in 1995.
- Team-leading sixth TD reception of the season came in a 52-22 win at Wyoming (Oct. 19)
- Named team captain prior to contests vs. Coloado (Sept. 1) and at Hawai'i (Oct. 26)
- Hauled in 2 receptions for 51 yards in the Rams' 48-45 New Mexico Bowl victory over Washington State (Dec. 21)
2012 (Sophomore): For the second consecutive year the Rams had a sophomore tight end who was a menace to opposing teams' secondaries, following the breakout 2011 performance of Crockett Gillmore...started 11 of 12 games, had 26 catches for 310 yards and three TDs.
- In win over Colorado (Sept. 1) he hauled in three passes for 30 yards
- Tied a career high with four catches in the home-opener against North Dakota State (Sept. 8)...all four catches came in the fourth quarter as the Rams were in their no huddle offense
- Prior to the San Jose State (Sept. 15) contest, was named a weekly team captain, one of four to receive the honor for that week...against the Spartans, tied his career high with four receptions and recorded his first touchdown, a 28-yard strike that brought the Rams within one point early in the second quarter. Cartwright finished the game with 57 yards receiving
- Against Utah State (Sept. 22) registered a rushing attempt for eight yards...This was the first time he ran the ball from scrimmage since his sophomore year at Pueblo South and the most recent CSU tight end to record a rush since Kory Sperry on Oct. 4, 2008
- Registered his second career touchdown and 42 yards receiving against the Aztecs of San Diego State (Oct. 13)...Cartwright was wide-open in the end zone and hauled in a first quarter TD from M.J. McPeek to tie the game at seven
- Prior to the Border War against Wyoming (Nov. 3) was voted a team captain...he set a career-high with 67 yards receiving one TD
2011 (Freshman): A fast and athletic hybrid back, similar to former Ram Kory Sperry, played in six games...Caught three passes for 63 yards (21.0 avg.)...Made his college debut in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), entering as an edge blocker on a first-quarter FG attempt...In loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), made the first catch of his career, a 45-yard grab down the middle to set up a go-ahead TD early in the second half...Earned academic all-conference honors following the season.
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of eligibility.
High School: A three-sport athlete, played football and basketball, and also ran track at Pueblo (Colo.) South High School, a program that also produced CSU All-American and NFL Draft selection Anthony Cesario...Follows in the footsteps of another CSU TE from Pueblo, Kory Sperry, who now plays in the NFL; Pueblo also produced Earl (Dutch) Clark, a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame...Limited by a knee injury and an offense that rarely used its tight end strategically, did not play most of his senior season...An all-city and first-team all-conference selection, combined with his brother to help PSHS to consecutive undefeated regular seasons (2007-08) and back-to-back Foothills Conference championships, before the Colts bowed out in the early rounds of the Class 4A playoffs each season...As a linebacker in 2008, topped 100 tackles and earned honorable-mention all-state recognition...Also lettered three years in basketball.
Personal: Given name Kivon DeAnte Cartwright...Nicknamed Kiki...First name is pronounced KEE-vonn...Born March 3, 1992, in Oahu, Hawaii...Son of Pam Cartwright...Has two older brothers and two younger sisters...Both brothers, John and DaQuan, played football at CSU-Pueblo...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins' Bauder Elementary, working with youth to help them learn math, in February 2011...Prior to the 2011 season, helped with Fort Collins kids' summer programs at Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Camp...Majoring in business administration at CSU...Hometown: Pueblo, Colo.
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In this series of articles, I'm going to go through some of the mistakes I frequently see people making who are attempting to write benchmarks in C#. But before we get into the mistakes, I suppose I should introduce myself and define the term. Hi, I'm Eric Lippert; I work at Coverity where I design and implement static analyzers to find bugs in C# programs. Before that I was at Microsoft for 16 years working on the C#, VBScript, JScript and Visual Basic compilers, amongst other things.