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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Blood Spirit, a Sons of Navarus Novel by Gabrielle Bisset – Blog Barrage/Giveaway
Giveaway Info:
Blood Spirit (Sons of Navarus #3)
by Gabrielle Bisset
Erotic Paranormal Romance (Action)
Heat Level: Sizzling
Word Count: 65,000
I am everything you seek. I am vampire.
Blessed with the gift of telepathy, Terek always knows what a woman wants. His gift has afforded him nightly sensual pleasures and exotic treats for centuries, but beneath the surface he yearns for much more.
Ilona can give him what his soul craves, but only if he trusts his heart. One fateful choice made out of desire puts all he cares for in danger. With a civil war and the threat of Archon hunters at every turn, this Son may lose everything if he can't find the balance between heart and mind.
Available at…
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Spirit-Sons-Navarus-ebook/dp/B009AAS27Y/
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-spirit-gabrielle-bisset/1112881838
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/blood-spirit-sons-of-navarus-3/id566343270?mt=11
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Blood-Spirit-Sons-of-Navarus/book-zgwwX9B9WEihrXOz6-TrAg/page1.html
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/239353
"Gabrielle does an amazing job on putting a reader through so many emotions at once. I'm telling you now, if you haven't read these books, you really need to. If you're a fan of paranormal erotic romance, and love vampires, you will love these books."–5 Moons (Book Lovin' Mamas)
"I have enjoyed every book in this series so far. I love the fact that there is more going on than just a love story. I like there is action and a mystery. Cant wait to see how it all plays out."–5 Stars Geri, Amazon customer
"With its great characters, vivid descriptions, engaging plot and steamy sex scenes Blood Spirit is a great addition to the Sons of Navarus series. Believe me, you're going to want to hop aboard the Terek train and take him Blood Spirit for a ride!"–4 Hearts (Riverina Romantics)
Book Trailer
Excerpt #2 (Adult):
Ilona sighed. "Terek, I don't seem to be like any of your other vampires."
She was right.
"I have thousands of vampires, Ilona. You've just seen the ones who live here."
"Are they all women?"
Shaking his head, he laughed. "No. Not all of them. Does that matter?"
He saw it did matter by the way her bottom lip quivered ever so slightly. "Ilona, what's wrong?"
She closed her eyes and turned away so he couldn't see her face. "I've never been like this. I don't know what's wrong with me. I barely know you and my head tells me I have every reason to hate you. I know this. But I'm consumed by jealousy at the thought of you with these women and thousands I haven't even met."
Terek stared silently at her, unsure of what to say. It was perfectly natural she would be attracted to him. Vampires were sensual beings, and the pull of a sire to a vampire was common. Everything she was experiencing was exactly as it should be.
Before he could tell her this, she turned toward him. "I don't want to feel this way toward someone who doesn't feel anything for me."
The shame in her voice bothered him. Why did she think he felt nothing for her?
"I care about you as I care for all my vampires."
That wasn't exactly the truth. In fact, he cared much more for her after only such a short time.
"Chattel. Or worse, as a plaything. Somehow you've made me care for you, and I'm simply the latest addition to your collection."
"Ilona, you're not a plaything or part of a collection. I didn't choose to sire you. You were dying because of another vampire's choice and begged me to save you."
"Even worse then. I'm a mistake you're saddled with."
Terek winced at the pain of her words. Mistake. She believed she was unwanted and unloved. She had no idea the effect she had on him and how much he struggled against the growing feelings for her inside him.
He let his desire control him and leaned toward her, taking her in his arms. A need to feel her mouth yielding to his overtook him, and he kissed her hard, needing her to understand how much he wanted her.
But she didn't yield. Instead, she met his desire with her own, snaking her tongue past his lips to tease the tip of his tongue. Such a common act he'd experienced countless times before with women now excited him more than he could believe, and his cock sprang to life, pressing hard against his hipbone.
She tasted like some exotic fruit Jasmine seldom found at the market—a treat he rarely got to enjoy but relished so much more when he could. She clung to him by the neck as she pressed her body to his, leaving him in no doubt as to what she wanted.
He wanted it too.
"Ilona…" He stopped, unsure what he'd wanted to say as she slid her hand down the front of his pants.
Looking at him, her eyes wide, she said, "No, don't say anything. I need this. I don't want to think about who you are with the others. Even if you have to pretend, then pretend. Just let me have something about being a vampire that brings me happiness."
Her hand felt like silk as she slid it up and down his stiff cock, grazing the tip just enough to make his hips come up off the bed. His mind was nowhere else but right there with her.
Groaning his desire for more, he tugged a fistful of hair, pulling her head so she looked into his eyes. "No pretending."
Gabrielle Bisset's first book was released in June 2011, and since then readers have fallen in love with her paranormal stories with just the right amount of history thrown in. From her own creations, the Aeveren, to her vampires of the Sons of Navarus series, Gabrielle blends the genres of urban fantasy and paranormal romance in her own unique way. Her stories are sexy and smart, transporting the reader to another world.
When she's not writing, she loves to relax with family and friends making great food and memories. Find out more about Gabrielle and her books at http://gbisset.blogspot.com/.
Connect with Gabrielle Bisset
Website: http://www.gabriellebisset.com/
Blog: http://gbisset.blogspot.com/
Sons of Navarus Website: http://sonsofnavarus.weebly.com/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabrielle-Bisset/135134056553049
Sons of Navarus FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfNavarusSeries
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabriellebisset
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gabriellebisset/
Quality in E-Publishing
Great post about the quality of editing with publishers from Jill Noble.
Blood Betrayed, a Sons of Navarus Novel by Gabrielle Bisset – Blog Barrage/Giveaway
Giveaway Info: Prize is a $5 Amazon GC and swag pack from Sons of Navarus series (bookmarks, cover flats, trading cards). Contest is tour-wide, open internationally and ends Jan 29. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Rafflecopter Link is at the bottom of the post. Good luck.
Blood Betrayed (Sons of Navarus #2)
by Gabrielle Bisset
Erotic Paranormal Romance (Action)
Heat Level: Sizzling
Word Count: 63,000
Available at…
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Betrayed-Sons-Navarus-ebook/dp/B0084U9OT6/
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-betrayed-gabrielle-bisset/1110946275
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/blood-betrayed-sons-navarus/id566343081?mt=11
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Blood-Betrayed-Sons-of-Navarus/book-ptv2y0DeyU29FiDUjiQRZA/page1.html
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/239326
I am everything forbidden. I am vampire.
Haunted by betrayal, Saint hides in the human world, giving his heart to no one and finding the only solace from his past in the arms of human women. Now as the Archons begin their takeover of the vampire world, this Son of Navarus has been marked for death.
Summoned to defeat the Archons by the world that shunned him, Saint must face his past and Solenne, the woman he loved and lost a century ago, for only in accepting her will his body and soul finally find salvation.
"I just can't say enough good things about this book. Gabrielle Bisset has another hit on her hands!"–5 Hearts (Riverina Romantics)
"There were so many plot twists in this story! This is a fantastic series and I can not wait to read the next book!"–5 Rating/An Alpha Howl (Bitten By Paranormal Romance)
"The second Sons of Navarus book, Blood Betrayed, picks up where Blood Avenged left off and does it ever pick things up. In this second book, the war with the Archons is in full swing, and another Son is in danger. This is as much a must read as Blood Avenged is. Definitely, this is a New Favorite!" –5 Books (The Enchanted Book)
Book Trailer
Excerpt #2 (Adult):
Solenne sat with her head in her hands at the kitchen table, her bruised arms the evidence of her sacrifice. Saint lightly ran his finger over the purple mark where he suspected the Archon had brutally misused her and cringed in anger at the look of pain he saw in her eyes when she looked up at him.
A growl escaped from his lips and his fangs slammed down into his mouth. "Who did this?"
Pushing past him, she shook her head. "Don't. If this is what I have to endure to keep you safe and help the Sons defeat those bastards, then I do it willingly."
"Tell me who did this, Solenne. I owe him."
She spun around to face him, and the pained sound in her voice made him hate himself. "Why? So you can make everything I've done meaningless? So you can get yourself killed?"
Before he could answer, she was gone, but he'd seen the tears in her eyes. Anger mixed with the need to protect her, churning his gut into knots until he had to see her.
He had to let her know what she'd done wasn't meaningless.
Her door was open, and she stood with her back to him. Already out of her clothes, she wore only a tank top and boy shorts that clung to every perfect curve on her body. His cock stiffened as his eyes took in the sight of her gorgeous legs. Long and lean, they were the kind of legs a man loved wrapped around him as he slid in and out of her wet cunt.
"Solenne," he said almost in a whisper to not startle her, but it didn't work. She spun around with her arms covering her full breasts that strained against the thin fabric of her tank top, but she couldn't cover the bruises along her collarbone and across her shoulders.
Obviously inflicted that night, their redness had begun to fade to a deep purple where fingers had pressed roughly into her tender skin. Solenne saw the look of shock he didn't try to hide from his eyes and scrambled to grab a shirt from the back of a nearby chair.
"What is this?"
"Nothing. Just leave it be."
Saint took the shirt from her hand and threw it on the bed. "No." Dipping his head, he softly pressed his lips to the darkest bruise on her left shoulder. Fucking Archon!
Gingerly, he ran his fingers over her skin, gently touching each bruise before raising his head to look at her. "Solenne, I promise you here and now I'm going to kill the one who did this. I'll drain him drop by drop until he begs for the release a stake will bring."
Eyes wide with tears looked up at him, their blue color pale and watery. "Saint, don't touch me like this if you don't mean it."
He meant it. He'd meant it in every dream he'd had of finally returning to her. Taking her face in his hands, he kissed her long and deep, drinking in the delicious taste of the lips he'd missed for so long.
God, he'd yearned to once again feel the touch of her skin next to his! Year upon year of lonely nights interrupted only by pale replacements ebbed from his memory now as his hands once again learned of the woman he'd always loved.
Solenne molded to him, setting his senses ablaze. His body craved to join with her, to finally reclaim that piece of his heart lost so painfully nearly a century ago. He slid his hands under her shirt to her breasts and worshipped them—their fullness in his palms, their deep pink tips pebbled from desire that begged for his mouth's attention.
Taking her hand, he led her to the shower. "Don't move." A quick twist of the faucet handle and warm water streamed down from the showerhead.
"Do I look like I need a shower?" she asked in a teasing tone as he slipped the tank top over her head.
Saint looked down at her sexy mouth as he slid his thumbs under the waist of her shorts. "Always fighting me."
Crouching in front of her, he slid the shorts down her legs and off her feet. Eye level with her pussy, he looked up and licked his lips. "I hope you don't plan on fighting me now."
He didn't wait for a reply before he drew his finger up her wet slit. Solenne's eyebrows knitted and she bit her lip. Her eyes slowly closed and tiny moans filled his ears.
"Don't close your eyes. Watch me."
Gabrielle Bisset's first book was released in June 2011, and since then readers have fallen in love with her paranormal stories with just the right amount of history thrown in. From her own creations, the Aeveren, to her vampires of the Sons of Navarus series, Gabrielle blends the genres of urban fantasy and paranormal romance in her own unique way. Her stories are sexy and smart, transporting the reader to another world.
When she's not writing, she loves to relax with family and friends making great food and memories. Find out more about Gabrielle and her books at http://gbisset.blogspot.com/.
Connect with Gabrielle Bisset
Website: http://www.gabriellebisset.com/
Blog: http://gbisset.blogspot.com/
Sons of Navarus Website: http://sonsofnavarus.weebly.com/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabrielle-Bisset/135134056553049
Sons of Navarus FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfNavarusSeries
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabriellebisset
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gabriellebisset/
Master Class by Cassandra Carr – Blog Barrage/Giveaway
Giveaway Info: Prize is a $10 gift card to an eBook retailer of winner's choice. Contest is tour-wide, open internationally and ends Jan 27. Must be
18 years of age or older to enter. Rafflecopter link is at the bottom of the post. Good luck!
Master Class
by Cassandra Carr
Erotic Contemporary Romance
Published by Loose Id
Released on December 11, 2012
Heat Level: Sizzling
Word Count: 47,000
Warning: This book contains graphic sex scenes, including BDSM.
Ryan Tomasi feels like a failure. His marriage is officially over; the ink dried on the divorce decree. His friend Jack introduces him to BDSM and he agrees to attend a Halloween party at a club. A submissive approaches him, offering herself, and how can he refuse the kneeling beauty? They do a whirlwind scene and Ryan is addicted—both to dominance and to her.
Lisette Rinaldo is returning to the BDSM club for the first time since ending a bad relationship with her former master. She spots Ryan and is taken by the combination of self-assurance and nervousness the man displays as he takes in his surroundings. And after he gives her an incredible re-introduction to the lifestyle, she knows she needs to see the man again.
Ryan and Lisette explore each other and the lifestyle, but what started out as playtime quickly evolves into something more. The problem? Ryan isn't ready to get serious again and Lisette doesn't want to fall in love with a guy who can't give all of himself to her. Both of them are going to have to break out of the bonds holding them back from happiness.
Available at…
Loose Id: http://www.loose-id.com/authors/a-f/cassandra-carr/master-class.html
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Class-ebook/dp/B00AMPWSDU/
ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-masterclass-1026293-147.html
Excerpt #1
Lisette squirmed under his scrutiny. For a self-confessed novice Dom, he had the look down, that was for damn sure. "Can I say one thing not related to our current discussion, sir?"
Both eyebrows rose. "Of course."
"You're really good at that whole 'staring a sub down' thing."
Ryan threw back his head and laughed. "I'm a professor. That's the same look I use with wayward students."
"A professor, huh?"
He grinned, and Lisette was sure she was going to leave a wet spot on her harem pants if he kept that up. Woo boy.
What would it be like to be bent over his knee right in his classroom as he applied his large hand or a ruler to her bared ass? Would he do it in front of the rest of the students? Would he make her stand in the corner with her spanked ass on display afterward? Her pussy flooded, and she shifted.
His tone snapped her back to reality. "I apologize, sir."
"We might have to work on that tendency to let your attention wander."
"Yes, sir." She nodded quickly.
"I asked you what you needed from tonight. I don't like repeating myself."
"I like to be spanked, sir. I haven't been in a while, and I need one."
"And how hard do you like to be spanked? I'm sorry if I'm asking a lot of questions, but as I said, I'm new to this, and I don't want to hurt you."
Risking censure, she reached up to touch his arm before pulling away. "It's fine. I'd rather you asked the questions than muddled along, feeling uncomfortable. As far as how hard?" She shrugged. "You can spank me to tears. Like I said, I do like some pain." She chewed the inside of her cheek, trying to decide if she wanted to admit what she was thinking. Deciding it was better to be honest with Ryan, she asked, "Would you like me to tell you what I was thinking about a little while ago when my attention wandered, sir?"
He reached up and brushed a strand of hair away from her face. "Sure."
The words came out in a rush. "I was imagining being in your class, and you calling me out of my chair. You make me come to the front of the class and get over your knee. You bare my ass, even though there are other students there, and then pick up a ruler and start to spank me."
Cassandra Carr is a multi-published, award-winning erotic romance writer with Ellora's Cave, Siren, Sybarite Seductions and Loose Id who lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out on Twitter. Cassandra's book Caught was recently named Best BDSM Book 2011 by LoveRomancesCafe and Impact was named BDSM Book of the Month for May 2012 by BDSM Book Reviews.
For more information about Cassandra, check out her website at http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com, "like" her Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCassandraCarr or follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Cassandra_Carr.
A Summer's Siege by Samantha Holt – Blog Barrage
by Samantha Holt
Historical Romance (Action)
Published on July 1, 2012
Heat Level: Steamy
Word Count: 48,000
Available at:
Amazon (US) – http://www.amazon.com/A-Summer-Siege-ebook/dp/B008MB4MJ4
Amazon (UK) – http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Summer-Siege-ebook/dp/B008MB4MJ4
1216 England
The country is torn apart by a rebellion as the French invade. Reunited after five years, Madeline and Tristan find themselves caught up in the war and in a fight to save their love.
Tristan is thrilled when the girl that he has loved, and missed, for five years returns to him, but the time apart has changed Madeline and she feels herself incapable of depending upon another. Can Tristan convince her otherwise?
As the French close in upon them, Madeline has to summon the courage to fight for her home, her country and for a love lost. Will she succeed or will their love and lives become another casualty of the rebellion?
Book Trailer:
Excerpt #1:
Tristan thrust a hand into Madeline's hair and pressed a determined kiss to her mouth. Seizing her helm, he rammed it onto her head.
"Stay safe, wife."
"And you, husband." She grinned at her words, partly from joy and partly to cover the trepidation that descended upon her as she was greeted by the sights and sounds of impending battle.
A soldier handed him his shield and, with a last anxious look at her, he nodded and threaded his way through the men steadily filling the space behind the wall.
Making her way to the wall, she noted the smoke thickening. The hiss of arrows startled her as they emerged from the fiery grey cloud and she ducked instinctively as they rained over the wall and into the bailey. Screams sounded out as the arrows hit home but most of the soldiers were ready with their shields above their heads, more used to the noises of war than she. Madeline desperately searched out Tristan and was relieved to see him unharmed.
Stones arced over the wall, landing with a smash and kicking up debris. Leaning over the battlements, she could see the French assembling, awaiting the moment they could storm the inevitable breach. To her eyes, it seemed as though there were enemy soldiers as far as the eye could see and she wondered how on Earth they could hold the keep against such odds.
Taking her cue from the crossbowmen either side of her, she began to fire into the mob. Aware she had a limited number of arrows; she took her time lining up each shot. The crossbows were deadly and accurate but their reload time was slow while she could be quick if needs be. However, while they had a stockpile of bolts, she had only what she could carry.
She successfully felled many a foe, the sharp tips of her arrows embedding themselves into necks and chests, and managed to avoid being struck herself. Most returning arrows went wide, plunging down into the bailey. A rock smashed into the wall, not two paces from her, and it skimmed across the top, taking a crossbowmen and a chunk of wall with it, coating her in dust.
As she coughed and rubbed at her grit filled eyes, she became aware of a shudder beneath her feet. The trembling increased and, glancing wildly around, she noticed a fissure forming in the eastern tower of the gate. With a sudden rumble the base of the tower fell away and the entire thing crumbled before Madeline's disbelieving eyes. The tower disintegrated, taking men with it and crushing anyone unfortunate enough to be close by. A huge cloud of powdered stone kicked up, obscuring the vision of the waiting armies and covering everyone in a cloying film of dirt.
About the Author:
Samantha Holt resides in Warwickshire, England, with her twin girls, having followed her soldier husband around the UK for nearly 10 years. Growing up in Hampshire, she was inspired by the authors Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell, both of which lived and wrote only miles from her home town.
Samantha loves the romance genre and has been devouring romantic literature for as long as she can remember. History is another passion of hers and she loves to combine her love for history and romance in exciting and passionate tales.
Her books include the bestselling novel, The Crimson Castle and The Angel's Assassin.
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Something New, Something Naughty Blog Hop, January 10th-13th
Okay peeps. Sorry for the late post. Had a sick kid throwing up all night. Yea me and the hubs. Anywoos…my debut short released on December 26, 2012 and I thought I give you a taste of it.
But first I must tell you about the prizes that are being give away from Lisabet and Jennifer.
Two other winners will receive a $25 gift certificate to their choice of the following book sites: Amazon, All Romance eBooks, Barnes & Noble, or Total-E-Bound.
Now for my prize…a ebook copy of my debut The Couple. I have all formats, so no worries. Here's the excerpt I promised you:
Excerpt (PG-13 for language)
"What's a girl like you doing at a bar like this?" he asked.
Her voice was a purr, like a cat well satisfied with its stolen pitcher of cream. "I'm looking for someone special."
Hoping that she meant him he asked, "Did you find him yet?"
"Maybe." The glint in her eye told him he was definitely in the running. However, I'm not looking to hook up with just any old cowboy. He must be able to go the full eight seconds and come back for more." She eyed him from head to toe. "Think you can handle that?"
Oh, I can most definitely handle you sweetheart.
Not wanting to seem too eager he replied, "I'm not sure but I'm willing to try."
"Do or do not. There is no try." He struggled not to let his grin escape. The fact that she was trying to seduce him made his dick twitch.
"Let's just say I'm looking to burn off some pent up frustration. A little excess energy. And I've got plenty to burn."
The way she shivered at his words, he knew he almost had her. He winked as she licked her crimson lips and blew out a small breath. Damn what this woman is doing to him.
He pushed her knees apart with his left leg and was rewarded with the amazing scent of her arousal. The knowledge she was wet for him had him close to going off in his jeans.
Houston, we have lift-off!
"Why don't you have a seat cowboy and we'll talk about it."
She gasped when he shocked her with a brush of his lips against hers; fighting with everything he had not to deepen the kiss.
Patience, patience.
He would play her game for the moment but sooner or later, she would be his. Tied up and begging for more.
He asked her, "Now about that eight second ride?"
Blurred Expectations by Carrie Ann Ryan – Book Blitz
Hannah Jamenson has babies on the brain. It seems that her sisters-in-law are expanding their family in the blink of an eye, but Hannah feels left behind. Every time that little test reads negative a little part of her dies and she feels like her Healing powers are failing her. Her mates, Josh and Reed, are doing everything they can to help her deal with their trials and losses, but they too feel like there is nothing they can do.
Just when the lines of what they mean to each other go out of focus, an enemy from Josh's past is back to prove the things that go bump in the night are real and everything they had held dear is now in jeopardy. In order to fight back and find their way, they'll need to put everything on the line before they lose it all.
Author's Note: This is a novella set between books 4 and 5 to give you a taste of Reed, Josh, and Hannah. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of the Redwood's favorite triad.
Order Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU4WG26/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blurred-expectations-carrie-ann-ryan/1114037860?ean=2940016133485
Are: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-blurredexpectations-1035394-139.html
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Blurred-Expectations/book-ImcrNKcRbEK1BH6IYLaPhA/page1.html?s=afLRh-I3ZkKIDL_bdR-ATw&r=1
A little about Carrie Ann:
Carrie Ann Ryan is a bestselling paranormal and contemporary romance author. After spending too much time behind a lab bench, she decided to dive into the romance world and find her werewolf mate – even if it's just in her books. Happy endings are always near – even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.
Carrie Ann's Redwood Pack series is an bestselling series that has made the shifter world even more real to her and has allowed the Dante's Circle and Holiday, Montana series to be born. She's also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She loves meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated. Carrie Ann lives in New England with her husband and two kittens.
Carrie Ann loves hearing from readers. You can find her at:
Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter: @CarrieAnnRyan


text: i went back to the "Skate it, or hang it?" exhibit here in Atlanta on Friday. It was my second time going. I originally went last month and participated in all of the festivities of the opening day: a mile long skate parade down peachtree street to the Museum of Design building where the 5boro NYC team put on a killer demo(ramps, rails, and all the goods) out in the middle of the street in front of the complex where the exhibit was taking place. I even got to meet motherfucking Lance Mountain! Legend status, forreal. It was definitely one of the best events i'd been to in a looong time. Unfortunately, i never brought my camera along with me that day(unlike most folks these days, i don't like taking a bunch of pictures while i'm doing awesome shit, because i feel it's a distraction and i'm not truly living in the moment. instead i feel like i'm living it through the camera… fuck all that). Anywho, i wanted to go back and take some pictures of this awesome exhibit, so here's some of what i got. this isn't even a fraction of what they had to offer there, but i just don't feel like uploading everything, so enjoy what you get haha. Bunch of badass stuff there. I highly suggest you check it out if it ever rolls through your town.

subset: commoncrawl


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What do the pilots of jets/choppers here use for controls? Xbox controller, keyboard? I don't have an xbox so i'm hoping someone will come up with some hotkeys that will make flying that litle bit easier..
Tips for jets and choppers....legacy controls!!!
As for the angles of turning, if you think its not enough it didn't recognize the input correctly so do it again quickly and it will be fine. I'm not far from guided missiles now which means if people use the soflam on vehicles (any type) I can wipe them out
Legacy controls means
Up=up, down=down. Makes flying much much easier
Options > controls > air vehicles > legacy controls
Cheers nephilim - will give it a go tonight so I can hopefully master these air vechiles you speak of.
Once you have heatseakers they save a bit of hassle in the air (although I switch between heatseakers and gun run)...I do also like FFAF rockets as they do the trick against ground troops and vehicles on occasion.
Just a thought.. do PS3 controllers work when plugged in via USB? Would seem easier when flying jets.
Imagine that set you back just a little?
Will give controller a try. Already doing the uninverted axis with the mouse.
And the wired XBox controllers are well worth it for a PC. They should all work with one, plenty of cable and work with a power pack. Shame the keyboard attachment doesn't work with the PC.
I just use the arrow keys now, A and D for left and right, and the arrow keys for pitch and yaw, spacebar to fire.
It's just too twitchy with a mouse, but my mouse is very high DPI so that might be why.
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's lieutenant governor will help recruit fellow Republican women as candidates for next year's elections throughout the nation.
Rebecca Kleefisch is a co-chair of the group "Right Women, Right Now." It seeks to recruit 300 female GOP candidates for the current two-year election cycle.
Kleefisch will be among the featured speakers at the group's national summit in Nashville in October.
She tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel there are several barriers women face in running for public office. Kleefisch says they include family duties, fundraising, and a lack of internal initiative. She says women often need to be asked or encouraged to run.
The 38-year-old Kleefisch often tours the state to promote Governor Scott Walker's agenda for boosting the economy, creating jobs, and helping small businesses. Kleefisch is now cancer-free, after suffering colon cancer during her first election campaign for lieutenant governor in 2010.


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Stephen GroveProfessor of Marketing
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Phone: 864-656-5287
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Educational Background
Post Doctoral Work Marketing
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ProfileHe has published over 60 articles in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Retailing, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Advertising Research, Journal of Current Issues and Research in Advertising, Journal of Macromarketing, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Services Research, Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management, The Service Industries Journal, European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Services Marketing, Managing Service Quality, Marketing Management and several others. He has also co-authored nearly 40 articles that appear as chapters and the like, as well over 200 conference presentations and proceedings pieces. He is co-author of the text, Interactive Services Marketing (Cengage Publishing), now in its 4th edition, and the book, Services Marketing Self- Portraits: Introspections, Reflections and Glimpses from the Experts (American Marketing Association). He has also twice served as Chair of the American Marketing Association Services Marketing Special Interest Group (SERVSIG) and as a member of the American Marketing Association Academic Council.
Interactive aspects of the service encounter
Dysfunctional customer behavior
The Service Arts as a component of Service Science, Management, Engineering and Design
Service advertising
Fisk, Raymond P., Stephen J. Grove and J. John (2014), Services Marketing: An Interactive Approach, 4th edition, Boston: Cengage.
Daly, A., S. Baron, M. Dorsch, R. Fisk, S. Grove, K. Cassidy and R. Harris (2014), "Bridging the Academic-Practioner Divide: The Case of Service Theater", Journal of Services Marketing, Vol. 28, No. 7 (Oct.).
Reilly, T. M., S. Cummins, L. Carlson, S.J. Grove and M. J. Dorsch, "Investigating the Portrayal and Influence of Sustainability Claims in an Environmental Advertising, Context" (2014), Journal of Macromarketing, Vol. 34, 332-348.
Grove, Stephen J., Michael J. Dorsch and Raymond P. Fisk, (2014) "A Twenty Year Retrospective of the Frontiers in Service Conference," The Services Industries Journal (forthcoming)
Grove, Stephen J. and Michael J. Dorsch (2014), "Evoking Customer Response through Aesthetics in Service Design," Touchpoint: The Journal of Service Design, Vol. 5, No. 3, 30-33.
Fisk, Raymond P. and Stephen J. Grove (2012 "A Performing Arts Perspective on Service Design," Touchpoint: Journal of Service Design. Vol 4, No. 2
Grove, Stephen J., Gregory M. Pickett, Scott Jones and Michael J. Dorsch(2012), "Spectator Rage as the Dark Side of Enganging Sport Fans: Implications for Services Marketers," Journal of Service Research, Vol. 15 (1), 3-20.
Grove, Stephen J., Michael J. Dorsch, and Christopher D. Hopkins (2012), "Assessing the Longitudinal Robustness of Spectators' Perceptions of the Functions of Sport: Implications for Sports Marketers," Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, Vol. 20 (1), 23-38.
Stafford, Marla Royne, Tim Reilly, Stephen J. Grove and Les Carlson, "The Evolution of Services Advertising in a Services-Driven National Economy: An Analysis of Progress and Missed Opportunities," Journal of Advertising Research, Vol. 51, No. 1 (2011) , pp. 136-152.
Cummings, Shannon, Tim Reilly, Les Carlson, Steve Grove and Mike Dorsch (2011),
"An Assessment of Sustainability Claims in Environmental Advertising," in Reading and Cases in Sustainable Marketing, C. D'Souza, M. Taghian and M. Polonsky, eds., Prahan, Austraila: Tilde,(2011), pp. 143-161
Jones, Scott, Stephen J. Grove and Gregory Pickett, "Spectator Rage: An Overview," Co- Consumer Behavior Knowledge for Effective Sports and Event Marketing, L. R. Kahle, A. Close (eds.), New York, NY Routledge Taylor and Francis Group (2011), pp. 87-97.
Fisk, Raymond, Stephen J. Grove, Lloyd Harris,, Dominique Keefe, Kate Duaunt, Rebekah Russell-Bennett, and Jochen Wirtz" Customers Behaving Badly: A State of the Art Review, Research Agenda and Implications for Practitioners," Journal of Services Marketing, Vol. 24, No 6 (2010), pp.417-429.
Grove, Stephen J. with R. P. Fisk and J. John, "The Future of Services Marketing: Predictions from the Service Experts" (reprint), in Services Marketing, S. Baron (Ed.), Beverly Hills: Sage (2010).
Fisk, R. P. and Grove, Stephen J., "The Evolution and Future of Service: Building and Broadening a Multidisciplinary Field," in Handbook of Service Science, P.P. Maglio, C. A. Kieleszewki and J. C. Spohrer (eds.), New York, NY: Springer (2010), pp. 643-664.
Hopkins, Christopher D., Stephen J. Grove, Mary Anne Raymond, Mary C. LaForge,
(2009), "Designing the E-Servicescape: Implications for Online Retailers," Journal of Internet Commerce, vol. 8(1/2), pp. 23-43.
Daly, Aidan, Stephen J. Grove, Michael J. Dorsch, and Raymond P. Fisk (2009), "The Impact of Improvisation Training on Service Employees in a European Airline: A Case Study," European Journal of Marketing, 43(3/4), 459-472.
Fisk, Raymond P. and Stephen J. Grove, "Broadening Services Marketing: Building a Multidisciplinary Field," in Trends and Perspectives in the Service Sector, D. Spath and W. Ganz (eds.), Hanser Verlag Publishing Co. (2008), pp.233-244.


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Hershey Bears Win 11th Calder Cup
Jeremy Scriven | Jun 14, 2010 | Comments 1
The Hershey Bears captured their 11th Calder Cup in franchise history by dispatching the Texas Stars in game 6 of the Calder Cup finals. Despite dropping the first two games of the series at home, the Bears were able to win the next four games.
The Bears have now repeated as champions of the American Hockey League and have now won three of the last five Calder Cups. This year's Hershey team was quite literally the best AHL team in history. The Bears finished the 2009-2010 season with a record of 60-17-0-3. The best record in league history, and the only team to reach 60 wins in a single season. Anything less than a Calder Cup would have been a major disappointment.
Keith Aucoin and Alexandre Giroux once again were the Bears' offensive juggernauts. Aucoin finished the season atop the league in points 106 points. Giroux wasn't far behind with 103 points. Giroux hit the 50 goal plateau once again for the Bears.
Capitals GM, George McPhee has to be sitting at home with a big smile on his face, as he has been the architect of this Bears team by building this team through the draft. Key players such as John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Matthieu Perreault, and Michal Neuvirth all played key roles in this year's championship. These four players are anticipated to pay big dividends next year in the NHL. The much talked about Caps' blueline will get a healthy boost of youth and skill as Alzner and Carlson are expected to regulars with the Caps next season. Both Alzner and Carlson scored in tonight's game – a fond farewell to their days in the AHL. Both will play pivotal roles in the Caps' journey for a championship of their own next season.
What an amazing year it has been for John Carlson. Carlson has earned his "Captain America" nickname - a nickname coined by his growing fanbase here in DC. Recall the World Junior Championships in early January. Carlson scored the gold medal winning goal against arch rival Canada in overtime. Carlson then went on to play in the NHL with the Caps. Carlson played in 22 regular season games as a 19 year old and managed a goal and five assists. But most importantly to Caps management and Carlson's development as an NHL defenseman was his +11 rating. But Carlson made his biggest mark in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Not many would've thought at the beginning of the year that a 19 year defenseman would be playing in playoffs, and end up being the teams best defenseman. Carlson scored the game tying goal in game 2 against the Montreal Canadiens, just his second career goal in the NHL. And similarly to his goal in the World Championships, this goal couldn't have come at a better time.
Carlson clearly has a nack for scoring big goals, in big games. In game four of the Calder Cup series, Carlson broke a 2-2 tie with 2:10 left in the game. This enabled the Bears to tie up the series at two, after being in an 0-2 hole.
But Carlson wasn't finished, he scored the game winning goal in tonight's final game. A slapper from the point that Caps' fan are nothing short of giddy about seeing regularly next season.
One piece of the Capitals' goaltending tandem next season played a stellar series, and AHL playoffs in general. Michal Neuvirth will most likely back up Semyon Varlamov when the 2010 NHL season begins. The Caps have parted ways with Jose Theodore, so one can expect an healthy competition for the starting job next season. Varlamov will begin the season as the starting goalie, most likely. But it is comforting to know that waiting in the wings is a 21 year old netminder who now has two Calder Cups under his belt. Neuvirth was calm, cool, and collected during this year's run. Nothing but composure. Most will point to the youth of the Caps goalies next year, but both Varlamov and Neuvirth have had valuable experience in gut-wrenching games. Varlamov in the Stanley Cup finals, and Neuvirth with two Calder Cups. There is still the possibility that the Caps may try to find a veteran goalie on the free agent market. Perhaps a guy like Dan Ellis or Chris Mason. I think money would be much better spent on a second line center, a position the Caps desperately need.
With the Bears repeating as Calder Cup champions, it is once again showcasing the Capital's organization and their dedication to a winning tradition. Caps fans should take comfort knowing that the organization as a whole is stacked, and the future is bright. Hopefully these Bears' stars can rub off their winning ways on the parent club down in DC.
Filed Under: Eastern Conference • NHL • NHL Teams • Washington Capitals
About the Author: Jeremy is a life time hockey fan currently living in Washington DC. Jeremy also runs a Capitals blog called The Nation's Capitals where he frequently posts blogs about the state of the Caps. His other interests include music and politics. Jeremy has a degree in Political Science. Being from DC, politics kind of comes with the territory.
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The Black Series program created by Mercedes is very well-known on standout models like the SLS AMG and the C63 AMG , but Prior Design is giving the second string of Mercedes models a little attention as well. The German tuner has opted to provide the CL-Class C216 with a Black Series dress-up of their own making.
The new program is called the CL C216 Black Edition and includes a very impressive aerodynamic package that will make the car look more muscular. The body kit includes new front mud wings, widened rear body and side skirts, and a decent roof scoop in addition to new front and rear bumpers. The model was also equipped with a new set of 20" light alloy rims. If the customer opts for the available gorgeous black exterior paint finish, then they will definitely get the perfect sports car.
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Last year, a computer cluster was unveiled that can cycle through as many as 350 billion password guesses per second. Passwords have never been weaker and hackers have never been more powerful. For most people, passwords are the first and only line of defence for confidential information online. We've been taught that passwords are the answer - as long as they are elaborate enough.
Your password must not follow any predictable pattern.
Your password must not reference any events you have personally witnessed.
Your password must be a closely guarded personal secret.
Your password must not be something you would use as a password just to get past a password reset check.
Your password must be impossible to remember.
But, today, that's becoming a fantasy - businesses, banks, schools, governments and individuals have all been hacked.
In this social history of the password, Tim Samuels travels to Las Vegas for a password conference where he meets the man responsible for the most popular cracking software, a former US Army interrogator who now builds super computers and a passionate Norwegian who believes passwords are here to stay.
We hear how easy it is to crack Tim's password and witness the elaborate steps some people go through to protect their online information. Have we reached a stage where passwords that are secure enough to resist hacking are too hard to remember? If passwords are living on borrowed time, what can protect us online?
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Thursday 20 December 2012, 19:58
We were first to get Shane Richie's reaction to the revelation of Kat's no-longer-secret lover's identity. Read on for the inside story...
How difficult was it to keep Kat's lover's secret identity?
We always knew there was going to be a pay-off and we knew it was going to be one of five. When we ruled out Chucky (Ray) and Steve (Michael), it was only one of three, and for a long time we genuinely didn't know. I'm not even sure if the culprit knew. So it was interesting to play for me as an actor. I loved it because Alfie's not supposed to know. But of course for Jessie (Kat), she was torn between whether she wanted to know or not, because if she had known, she was frightened she might give it away by just a look…
If Kat had to be having an affair, who do you wish that it had been?
I'd love it to have been Patrick. He's still got a few years to go yet! I could have justified it if it was Jack, because of the baby swap and all of that. Alfie just can't understand that it's Derek and that's what kills him. I mean even Michael Moon because of what's happened in the past. But Derek… that just makes him sick.
On the blog and on Facebook and Twitter, people were suspecting it might be Tracy or Roxy…
We kept saying wouldn't it have been great if it was Tanya!
So how was it to film the scene where Alfie confronts Kat in the bedsit. That must have been really amazing…
It's very rare you get a 15 min scene with two people in one room. We don't usually get a chance to rehearse but for this particular episode we spent a lot of time - myself and Jessie and the director [Karl Nielson] - just going over stuff, finding out where the emotions were, who was the victim, who was on the offensive, who was on the defensive, and that's what we tried to do.
We were in a tiny space which was purposely built for these episodes, so filming it was quite claustrophobic. It's so unlike upstairs in the Vic, where you're familiar with it. This was one square room. There was nowhere to hide, you were on show - every blink of the eye, every look, every frown, every sigh, if you're looking angry, it's there to be seen, you're naked to it. I really love that. I love that because you work hard to try and be as good an actor as you can and then you're given an opportunity by the BBC and by EastEnders to step up to the mark. Lorraine [Newman, EastEnders Exec Producer] believing that two actors could do that - it's a bit of a pressure on your shoulders, but me and Jessie loved it.
What did Alfie need to do differently to keep Kat?
What I loved about it , it's almost as if half way through the episode, he resigns himself to the fact that it's over between Kat and Alfie, there is no going back. And I remember when we sat down with Karl [Neilson – Director], he said, halfway through that 15 minute scene, Alfie's thinking "I understand you've done this with somebody... We can get over this… What do you mean… it's been going on for months? We can get over it, because I know you don't love him… What, you love this guy? It's someone we know? Someone in the pub..?"
I think it's really important that Alfie, at this moment, resigns himself to the fact that it's now over. He's thinking – "Now it's over, it's no more Mister Nice Guy because now I need to know who this is - not for anyone else's peace of mind, but mine. Because if it's someone I know, then this is where Alfie's mans up."
Alfie forgave Kat for the affair and she hasn't strayed since. Why does it matter more now that he knows who it was?
It's one thing Kat going with a stranger - if it's a one night stand with some bloke in Catford, he can forgive her for it. But now he's starting to put the jigsaw together – this guy paid him to leave the pub, he got Kat's ring from the pawn shop and gave it back, he sent her flowers, he rented a flat round the corner from The Vic! So there's a finality to it when Alfie says "I don't care - you're dirty, you're disgusting, it's over. Now it's a separate issue – I need to know who it is."
So this is the moment when the waters beome muddied about who the victim is?
Yes. All of a sudden Alfie stops being a victim. He turns and says "It's over now. Give me my dignity back. Let me know who it is." But then he goes and finds him and things turn back around again.
So the question we're all asking… Kat had steak at home (ie. Alfie) why on earth did she go with **?
We find out why later on. I think it's because Derek is the total polar opposite of Alfie. She's attracted to danger. Back in the day it was Andy Hunter. Alfie is anything but. You know exactly where Alfie is going to be the next day. You know Alfie's going to love you in a year's time. You know Alfie will do anything for you.
Maybe it's the reverse of that situation – keep 'em mean to keep 'em keen. Alfie doesn't do that. He doesn't buy into that. He believes in honesty. He believes in treating every woman like a princess. And that's what he did with Kat. She's used to danger, she's used to excitement. What she got from Alfie was the fairytale, what she wanted was the nightmare.
What's the future for Alfie?
There's a great story coming up - I had a meeting about it today, which I cannot tell you about! But it's another big storyline. In the meantime, I think we're going to get into a love triangle - Roxy thinking that Alfie's on the rebound...
What does Roxy give Alfie that Kat doesn't?
I think Roxy brings out the best in Alfie. I was kind of reluctant that he would be straight in with Roxy, but I can see why he does it. He needs to be with someone. He needs someone he can be there for. He needs a shoulder to cry on. But at the same time he hasn't got Kat. It's slightly dangerous.
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Alfie deserves to be brilliant episode, Shane was amazing! But poor Alfie, he just wants to be happy, maybe roxy is his happiness x
Whaaat? Derek? Really? He's filthy! What did Kat see in him?
i think alfie should just moove on and go with roxy because it aint derik it max!!!
Flaming eck! It's DEREK!!!!!
i thought it was derek. Cant understand why him unless he's threatened her or something. O think this is the begining of dereks death
Shane Ritchie and Jessie Wallace were amazing in this episode, especially Shane. Fantastic acting.
Totally agree. Shane Richie's and Jessie Wallace's performances were just amazing. That was officially one of our favourite episodes EVER.
alifie is a lovely man so i think roxy will do him the world ov good . just to let her love him they was he should be loved xxxxxx
Well, one thing has made me thinking:
One scene from an earlier episode shows a part of the legs (important: with blond hair) of Cat's lover in the apartment. Blond hair... so for me it must be Max.
Maybe Derek is covering Max again to obtain his Power over the Branning Family...
omg the writers need 2 be sacked thats disgusting kat has now hit an all time low uurgh
Not much of a mystery really, only Derek would ever stoop so low as to sleep with that piece of trash.
Now let's see Alfie find someone who actually deserves him.
Also, let's not forget Kat did as much of the chasing during the first few months...Derek might have been trying to blackmail her recently but she was as much up for it as him when the affair was ongoing. Cheap tramp.
I can honestly say the whole Derek thing, makes no sense at all!!! For one Derek looks like her uncle harry!!! why would kat have an affair with A man, who looks like the uncle who raped her?? Jack or Michael I could understand, I could even understand max, we all know how much Max likes a Slater!!! BUT Derek, there Noooooo way on earth!!!
i knew it was dereck,i just knew it,wow,i i got right this time,yuck,ewww,what a choice,but it makes sense,kat thrives on danger and sleeze and dereck is just that...id hate to see kat and alfhie to split,would love it to start making the show hopeful in the game of life,and i am sick of the way the kids speak to their parents,,,in my day i would have got the daylights knocked out of me if i spoke to either one of my parents or let alone any adult,this is teaching the youngters it's ok to talk to their elders this way,and it isn't,,,come on you have a responsibility to the public ,,,wake up
OMG...Derek? How come Kat rang Max's phone, unless she has all 3 of the Brannings numbers and called Max to put Alfie off the sent. Shane Ritchie and Jessie Wallace...excellant performance! I can't believe it's Derek, I have had the feeling it has been Max all along, it remains to be seen!!
WOW! Excellent episode! Brilliant writing, Top Class acting. Well done and thanks to all.
I guessed right but it's still hard to believe that Kat would even spemd a minute with Derek! Oh well, it takes all kinds I suppose. Poor Alfie, he doesn't deserve this...anyway don't worry, Roxy is around the corner!!!
What a joke eastenders has turned into... Kat having an affair with a fat little no hoper derek.
Brilliant acting by Shane Richie last night !! Fantastic - although the storyline was drawn out it's still going to go down as one of my all time favourite episodes. Genius, loved it ! Cant wait for tonight's episode :-) But can someone please smack Lauren one, she's such a misery guts and a spoiled brat. She needs a damn good whack, might stop her mouth from dragging on the floor.
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For the ultimate cool down, book a Key West snorkel trip and submerge yourself into an underwater paradise. You'll head out on a power catamaran boat and be whisked away to the Key West coral reef to discover a spectacular biological wonder, filled with a colorful array of wildlife including tropical fish, coral, reef sharks, turtles, and dolphins. Snorkel trips include friendly crew, safety equipment and a selection of refreshing drinks.
Take a refreshing dip at Parrot Key
As you take a walk through the beautifully landscaped (and shaded) gardens at Parrot Key Resort, you will soon discover four sparkling pools hidden among a lush, tropical oasis. Each pool offers the ultimate in relaxation and privacy, allowing you to just focus on cooling down and taking it easy in the refreshing water while the serenity-scented air revives your senses.
Ice cold poolside cocktails
Sipping away at your favorite cocktail in the sunshine defines that moment of relaxation you only ever get during summer vacation. At Cafe Blue, you can get a taste of our drink menu bursting with flavor, from tropical fruit smoothies to our legendary cocktails, all tempting you to take time out and cool down poolside. Cocktails are served from 11am to sunset.
Beachside bliss
Dip in and out of the ocean at Smathers Beach, enjoying the complimentary Parrot Key Beach Club service that includes a free shuttle transfer, beach towels and beach chairs for the day, allowing the whole family to kick back and relax in absolute comfort. There are plenty of watersports to choose from, or you can just cool down in the shade.
Contact us at 877-746-4701 to book your Key West summer vacation today!
10 Toe-Tapping Live Music Venues in Key West
Key West is famed for many types of music, from techno, hip hop, jazz and raggae, to calypso, blues, country and western, so a night out will always feature a show that appeals to all musical tastes. This summer, the island has an array of live music venues to enjoy when the sun goes down, or for a summer afternoon of toe-tapping fun. Here are our top ten recommendations for live music venues in Key West:
Schooner Wharf Bar, 22 William Street. Laid-back, comfortable and oozing with character, this bar is just a few blocks away from Duval Street and overlooks the harbor. It's popular for its live music, friendly service and rustic charm.
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval Street. Renowned for being Key West's finest blues lounge, the cosy Little Room Jazz Club is on the quieter side of Duval Street. It's one of the top local spots for sipping beer whilst enjoying some of the island's best jazz.
Smokin' Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles Street. This popular venue is home base for the Songwriter Festival. Throughout the year it stages some of Key West's hottest acts with a music schedule on offer every night alongside a tempting menu of fresh seafood.
Sloppy Joe's, 201 Duval Street. Famed for being Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering hole, Sloppy Joe's is one of the most iconic bars in Key West. Expect a lively party atmosphere with its regular live music schedule.
Willie T's, 525 Duval Street. If it's a cool mojito you fancy whilst checking out the latest quality live music acts, head to Willie T's. The mojitos here are legendary and the walls are decorated with dollar bills from patrons past.
Island Dogs, 505 Front Street. One of Key West's coolest hang-outs, you'll find live music most nights at Island Dogs where the Key Lime Pie Martini is a must-try, along with the chargrilled oysters.
Hog's Breath Saloon, 400 Front Street. Locals and visitors have been coming to Hog's Breath Saloon for around 25 years for its daily schedule of live music and friendly service.
Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead Street. Another Key West icon, Green Parrot Bar is loved by locals and welcomes visitors every night with its exciting line-up of live music which makes the venue fun and bursting with energy.
Turtle Kraals, 231 Margaret Street. Catch the latest live music from the harbor-based Turtle Kraals which not only offers the best views of the Key West Historic Seaport, but serves up a refreshing selection of drinks, including the delicious Key Lime Margarita.
Bull and Whistle Bar, 224 Duval Street. Here you'll find two bars under one roof with live music showcased on the Bull stage. The party atmosphere entices large crowds most nights, making it one of Key West's most popular venues for musical entertainment.
Mini Lobster Season 2014 in Key West
Hands up if you love bugs!? In the Florida Keys, we refer to lobster with this affectionate phrase and in late July you'll be in for a treat when Mini Lobster Season hits Key West. But you better hurry… it's important to book in advance for this popular crustacean craze. You can download the official lobster mini-season brochure below, or stop by the Lobster Information Booth at mile marker 106 on your drive through the Keys (opening times below). Book your hotel stay or call 866-469-0347.
- Download the official brochure: http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/regs/mc_lobster.pdf
- Lobster Information Booth Open Times:
- July 26th through July 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Alternatively, visit the Bahia Honda State Park Sport Lobster Season Mini
Event on July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a brochure
- Follow the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Facebook for up to date information
2014 Mini Lobster Season Information
Lasting only 48 hours on July 30th and 31st, Mini Lobster Season brings together a host of lobster lovers, all clawing their way through the coastal waters surrounding Key West to catch the first fresh bugs of the season. It's a long-awaited time of year when the ocean is teeming with the popular crustacean, because lobsters just love to live in warmer temperatures. So, if you're after the freshest and tastiest lobster or you've yet to sample this Keys culinary delight, your taste buds will be tingling at the end of July.
Mini Lobster Season Information and Planning
It is very important to follow all rules and regulations for Mini Lobster Season so make sure to visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website for details.
- Mini Season Regulations: http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lobster/
- License and Permit Info: http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/
- Book a Charter Trip (subject to availability): Contact our vacation planning team at 866-469-0347
More Lobster Fun… Key West Lobsterfest: August 7-11, 2014
Visit in August for regular lobster season and enjoy Key West Lobsterfest! Events include a Thursday night lobster boil, Friday night Duval Crawl, Saturday street fair with lobster-inspired culinary creations, a free concert, and a luscious lobster brunch on Sunday. This festive feast celebrates the start of the regular Florida Keys lobster season.
Contact: 305-744-9804 or visit www.keywestlobsterfest.com
Five Top Picks for Local Lobster
If you can't make it for Mini Lobster Season, try our top picks for lobster in Key West during your vacation:
- A&B Lobster House: Enjoy several lobster specialties available
- Blue Heaven: Get your claws on the Lobster Eggs Benedict for breakfast
- Hog Fish Bar & Grill: Go off the beaten path to Stock Island and try the Lobster BLT, Lobster Pot Pie, Fried Lobster Tacos, and Lobster Bisque, all in a dockside setting
- Turtle Kraals: Devour the Lobster Tail at this local Key West icon
- Rusty Anchor: Try the Florida Keys Spiny Lobster
Lobster Fact!
Florida Keys lobsters, known as spiny lobsters, don't have claws and their meat has a slightly chewy sweetness. The most popular way to enjoy lobster in the Keys is to order it grilled with melted butter or steamed and served with Cuban black beans and yellow rice. For the ultimate lobster indulgence, savor it while watching the beautiful Key West sunset with a refreshing cocktail in hand.
Tempted? Book your trip to Parrot Key Resort now to enjoy up to 15% savings.
Your Guide to Summer Events in Key West
When summer arrives in Key West, so does an even brighter, tastier and more vibrant program of events to keep families and groups of travelling friends entertained from June through September.
The island's year-round laid-back atmosphere along with its exciting mix of attractions, water-based activities and beaches, are more than enough to offer the most memorable break in the Florida Keys. Come summertime, this charming atmosphere reaches a whole new level when the streets of Key West host a variety of events in celebration of the island's delectable cuisine and cultural heritage.
Find artistic treasures in tropical gardens
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be showcasing extra special displays until July 31 with 19 beautiful sculptures made of recycled materials. Contemporary artists have created the sculptures, and each one has been placed throughout the popular botanical garden, so be prepared for some unexpected designs as you explore the beauty of this fresh, tropical space.
Indulge in the favorite flavor of Key West
If you're lucky enough to be on summer vacation from July 4th, you will be in for the sweetest of treats. A three-day celebration of Florida's official and delicious dessert, Key Lime Pie, will take place across the island with a variety of events including a pie-eating contest and the challenging attempt to make the largest pie ever. The Key Lime Festival is not to be missed.
Explore Mel Fisher's famous salvage vessel
Mel Fisher, the American treasure hunter from the 1600′s, will be celebrated during an annual four-day event from July 10 – 14. The Mel Fisher Days celebration marks the anniversary of Fisher's discovery of the shipwrecked Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, and the event is perfect for families and treasure-hunting enthusiasts. For the first time since the 1980s, Mel Fisher's famous 90′ treasure salvage vessel, JB Magruder, will be on display at the dock behind Schooner's Wharf where you can talk with the crew and discover the equipment used to uncover treasure.
Celebrate Key West's literary legend
The work of legendary Key West author, Ernest Hemingway, will be celebrated during the 34th annual Hemingway Days event, taking place this year from July 15 – 20. His literary accomplishments and love for the island he called home throughout the 1930s will be marked with a range of celebrations, including literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia, a Look-a-like Contest at Sloppy Joe's bar and a party marking Hemingway's birthday.
Love lobster
With the opening of Lobster Season comes the biggest party of the summer with thousands of lobster lovers descending on Key West for four days of gastronomic fun from August 7 through 10. The event launches with the Lobster Boil on Thursday night followed by the Lobsterfest Duval Crawl on Friday night immediately after sunset. There will also be a free concert and street fair on Saturday and an indulgent Sunday brunch to close the event.
Sit back and sip the best beer
Over Labor Day weekend, August 28 – September 1, Brewfest will return to Key West bringing with it over 150 beers and micro-beers on tap. To sample the very best of this popular tipple, you can indulge at a variety of events, including beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival Event.
Call 855-327-7200 to book your summer vacation at Parrot Key Resort.
4th of July in Key West: Prepare to Celebrate with Family Fun
Every year in Key West, families and friends join together on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day with picnics, parades, beachside barbecues, spectacular firework displays and a generous slice of the famous Key Lime Pie. With so many options for families, Parrot Key Resort is the perfect choice for a July 4th escape to Key West.
During the July 4th weekend, a variety of celebrations will keep the party spirit high, including the Key Lime Pie Festival (July 3 – 5). There's every excuse to indulge in Key West's favorite flavor during this festival while enjoying a number of highlights, including a Key lime pie-eating contest, a Miss Key Lime Pageant, and the unveiling of an impressive 9 foot-wide pie which will be served up on Greene Street, just off Duval Street.
All over Key West, the beaches will be filled with families enjoying picnics and barbecues. Favorite beaches on the island include Smathers Beach which boasts a half mile stretch of sandy man-made beach with restrooms, ample parking, concession stands, chair rentals, bike paths, picnic tables, volleyball nets and watersports rentals. Parrot Key Resort offers complimentary shuttle service to Smathers Beach.
Independence Day parties will also be in full flow during the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. With arts and crafts, street performers, food carts and thousands of locals and visitors, the atmosphere is electric and will be even more special on July 4th when the sun sinks into the Gulf of Mexico. Fireworks will begin on the White Street Pier at 9 p.m., courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club. You can enjoy excellent views for free, from Higgs Beach. Call 855-327-7200 to book your stay today.


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Albany -- For many in South Georgia and across the nation-- Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to fire up the grill.
And if you're planning to grill out veterans of the grill suggest the key to a great cook-out is finding the best cut of meats. But, Griller Charles Taylor says the secret to good barbeque is all in how you heat things up.
"If you throw it on there and the charcoal is over heated you will burn it up.
Flipping your meat is important if you leave your grill you are your going to burn it," says Taylor.
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OMG, I can't breathe!
This had me dying and it truly makes church folk look semi-foolish when you make it look like this. But it was spot on with the music.
Makes you wonder what church in Jamaica or something might be like.
Please fax God, page Jesus, CC Allah, text Buddah, BCC Lucifer and slide a note to the them girls from "The Craft" because I can't even watch this anymore! They done raised Rev. James Moore from the dead too, put him in the clip & errthang.
Enjoy this small slice of nignorance as we head into the weekend! TGIF!