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clean comfortable and quiet
It was boutique and romantic for a getaway with my girlfriend. The air condition unit was in wall and very loud. The fireplace in the room did not work.
Quiet meighborhood This is not a four star hotel and I've stayed at most of the four star hotels in LA. They have standard old time air conditioning units in the wall right above th bed and they are noisy and must run constantly to work at all. Plumbing very noisy.
GREAT location right in the heart of it all. Extremely nice staff who were very responsive to any question/concern. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Nice quiet neighborhood feel. Short walk to Starbucks, Trader Joes and. A number of other food choices. Hotel looks like it is just about due for a renovation. Still nice though but showing age. Kind of trivial but the pillows were just too soft, no options for more structured pillow.
Location The staff was rather lack luster. One staff member let me know they have a shuttle service, which I ended up using. However another staff member said they had no such service.
Rooftop pool. Free wifi. Free coffee in the AM. Free shuttle to within 3 miles. The shower is weird with no curtain or door
Room Valet don't pay too expensive park at meeter free till 8 am
The location and the decor.
location, staff a little pretentious
The rooms are a little worn.
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The walls in this hotel are paper thin. You hear everything. Other than that, a nice hotel.
Great location, great comfort, amazing poolarea.
Stylish rooms, good location of hotel Rooms run down, not very clean (chewing gum on carpet), restaurant low value
Quite convenient and not far from the City Centre... The rooms are too small and have to pay for Wi-fi service...
Aesthetics No hot tub
Friendly staff on arrival. The ceiling/walls seemed paper thin as noise was excessive from people walking in the room above. Also the noise coming from thin windows. Upon leaving I advised the man on checkout about the noise and my dissatisfaction. He chose to ignore my concern and seemed more interested in charging me for mini bar use. The other girl who he seemed to be training apologized for the noise. This interaction did not make for a good impression of The Grafton.
The location was great, and the hotel had a fabulous boutique feel about it. Very noisy, we had to chage rooms, but the noise continued. We could hear everything going on above us.
Convienent location and excellent staff for directions and limo within 3 mile radius of Hollywood. Lounge closed very early for renovations.
Fabulous boutique hotel. Rooms spacious, beds cozy. Gorgeous pool area with great views. Staff lovely. Loved it. Perfect, away from the maddness. If you like to be off the tourist strip and feel like a local it's a perfect part of LA. Fabulous restaurants and nightlife on your door step.
posizione e confort
It seems like it is falling apart and falling way behind the times. Ni restaurant, no room service, no bar. No coffee until after 6am...no coffee maker in the room...the gym is getting archaic..no free wifi....my tv did not work on this trip....I've been staying there for 10 years but I think I will have to make a deal with the Mondrian next door.
Everything was exceptional. The training facilities/gym were a little lacking, but good enough for a short stay.
Everything was great! I can write a lot of about this hotel and it would be only good. The hotel was an amazingly positive surprise for me. The room and the bathroom were very, very nice. And the pool on the rooftop… From there you see the Hollywood Hills, the huge LA and the skyscrapers of Downtown. We took breakfast on the roof every morning and while my wife was on the pool I worked on my Laptop (WiFi). The place is perfect for me!
The hotel has a great location and very friendly staff. At night, the area is very calm and safe, although it is close to all major attractions and only a few steps from public transportation (Metro). I will definitely book Le Montrose again for my next stay in la!!!
size of the room Facet was broken and not fixed. Air conditioning did not cool back of room.
Only there 1 night but loved it, particularly the under stated designer decor. Excellent breakfast.
We spent few days in this Hotel & we really liked it. It was very quiet, comfortable, very nice & spacious room, good restaurant, very nice staff, good position to go to the main places, good prices.Gay friendly. Hellen & Lorenz
that everyone had a smile on their face
Really cool hipster vibe Staff amazing friendly efficient made me feel very comfortable
Rooftop pool can't be beat, nice rooms, awesome staff, great location. Great time! Switched rooms because we had a room next to the elevator, where you can hear the elevator swooshing up and down all day & night. They were great about switching rooms and now we know to request not to have a room ending in "01" on our next visit.
Liked the lobby, free water and snacks. Great sunset view. Rooms were outdated and looked used... not fresh. So much potential.
I like the garden at the top as well as the swimmingpool. The food was great. the service good as well. The rooms could look a bit better... but my main concern was the lift! The slowest lift ever! that was really bad...
For a fair price I enjoyed a very pleasant suite in a building with character in a quiet, pleasant, convenient neighborhood. The roof deck was, as promised, charming. Nothing
Everything was perfect
Walking distance to universal and reasonable droving distance to many LA locations. Cost of parking.
The staff, the comfy beds, location Funny smells, noisy electronics/shower, parking price. The place is good but could use an update
The pool, corner room & breakfast. The parking situation upon arrival.
Staff was great, location to other attractions The parking garage was pricey considering I paid 200.00 a night should get a discount when staying. The elevators were all not in service. Breakfast was too expensive for a weeks stay. I couldn't find a salon inside for service.
Staff and less than 10 minutes walking distance to Universal studio Wait for elevator and parking was pricey
Best place to stay when going to Universal Studios, and I go a lot. There's a free shuttle that takes you to the entrance of City Walk or you can walk there in less than 10 minutes via the pedestrian bridge.
The room was spacious...good pillows. Good gym, nice pool. Two elevators were out (and have been for 3 years!), making trips up and down sometimes very lengthy. You can call the operator each time you go to the elevator asking to be picked up, but how ridiculous for a hotel of this caliber. Restaurant food was boring. All three places to eat at the hotel had the same menu, with tiny differences. The first meal or two it is fine, you can find alternate foods to eat, but after a few days, a change is necessary. It cost $18 for a so-called, all you can eat 'continental breakfast'...yogurt, fruit, cereal, muffins and coffee! This Hilton is near the Universal City Walk, all franchise restaurants so no good food nearby for real foodies...if you like buffets with all you can eat, this is your place.
Close to Universal Studios The outside hallway carpet was greasy and muddy. Even after having them clean it, we continued to bring grease and grime and dirt into our hotel room. Our entry walkway was pretty disgusting because of it.
Walking distance to melrose Ave. No hot water in our shower we had to take a cold shower. For 400 dollars a night you should have warm water not ice cold water
Friendliness, Breakfast is superb, near everything. no
Location. Very friendly front desk.Good size suite with excellent facilities ,well maintained Shower very weak and never very hot despite asking twice to have it fixed.Food -only tried room sevice once ,and breakfast once in dining room,both very very disappointing.DO Not eat there Dining room service appalling
the staff and room size no hot water for all three days
This is a nice hotel, very clean, located in the neighborhood -- within walking distance to great restaurants and nightlife, but not in the middle of it. The rooftop deck and pool are nice additions. The small gym contained everything I needed to workout during my stay. Parking. Parking in West Hollywood is by permit only; so street parking is not an option. Parking in the area is expensive, and the hotel only offers valet, which is $40 PER/NIGHT. $40 per night is an exurbanite fee to charge guests for parking and as much as I enjoyed the hotel, this is what I will remember most when considering a hotel in the area again.
I did not like my stay at Le Parc Suites. My reservation was lost and it took a half an hour to check in. There was no hot water in my suite. The jacuzzi did not work and the pool area was unclean. I left a phone charger in my room and called the hotel to ask if they could locate it. No one would help me or return my call. When I called to discuss the matter with a supervisor he refused to return my call.
Good location in the center of Melrose Ave. Very close to shopping area. Rooms are old. Bad value for money.
It was quite hotel
It is cozy, the rooftop is a cool place to hang out Walls are too thin...stay in any room near the elevator and you will be up all night listening to it go up and down.
All the staff was very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way for you. The rooms were where you never really noticed your neighbors. I loved that it was situated in a neighborhood. I liked taking walks the morning and evening. Great restaurants within walking distance. I would definitely stay again.
The room was large and quiet. Staff were very helpful. The location is excellent if you do not have a car and want to get around the city by walking, bus, taxi. I had interpreted from the website that the suite had a washing machine, but this turned out to be a laundry room in the basement for which we had to pay. The facilities in the kitchen area were poor and old.
The professional, affable staff are worth their weight in gold.Maid service for daily cleaning is too laxed. I had my sheets changed only once during my six (6) day stay.
We liked everything! The location was important to us because we were attending an event at The House of Blues, which is directly across the street from the Mondrian. The valet staff was amazing and our room was beautiful! Everyone who worked at the hotel was so friendly to us as well. I would definitely stay there again. It was a pleasure!!!
Cool ! L.A. from the TV ...Great !
the room bathrooms are not the standard they should be
I went to visit a friend in the hospital who was in critical condition. During a difficult time, it was the perfect respite from a full day & night @ the hospital. It was close enough to the hospital but felt very far away due to the comfort, amenities (agua spa), staff, & restaurant. In a nutshell, if I ever mosey back to LaLa Land, I will definitely stay @ the Mondrian for a more pleasurable trip. I hope I get to enjoy the hotel even more next time. Carlos, the manager in charge of the valet & bellman, is an incredible example of above & beyond customer service....I couldn't thank him enough for being so wonderful.
Staff was friendly, good crowd, nice rooms, nice restaurants, nice pool, great bar. Expensive
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Amazing mattress. Beautiful.
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It is truly cool hotel in the best sense. A real oasis. It has 2 great pools, but they can be cold. Please get a hot tub.
Just the outdoor restaurant Dirty room, old carpet...smelly sinks, comparable to a 2 star. Overpriced for the amenities and the services offered.
Had a few issues with missing stuff. Still looking for stuff that shouldn't be missing? Very confused how my guests 'lost items' when only the staff was on location. Then poof it's gone. I did not. Care for the staff going in to the room often. And when a guest was sleeping the staff went in the room. Not very safe feeling. Didn't enjoy the feeling.
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The location is excellent. There is no in room microwave oven. You have to call room service to have ice delivered to the room. The overall appearance of the hotel is run down. The elevator in the main lobby is out of service. They charge you for the internet/Wi-Fi connection.
Great, comfortable beds. Good turndown service. Cleaning woman was creepy. Came to our door multiple times per day to see when she could clean. She wanted to have 5 minute conversations when she came. Hotel was great other than that.
Position and quiet room Payment of the internet,smal standard room for price,too high price...
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Awesome, spacious room with everything you need. Like a home away from home.
Spacious and comfortable self catering accommodation. Helpful staff. Very noisy unitl at least midnight each night as it has a popular restaurant and bar in the atrium of the building.
The decor was very nice. The room was very comfortable,clean, modern and well stocked with dishes, coffee maker, utensils. The dining was gourmet. The staff could not have been nicer. Because of the dining area and bar scene it was a little noisey between 10pm and 12 midnight. I was aware of the noise but went to sleep anyway.
Location and service Slightly older and dark (hallways and elevator banks) but still with a lot of character
The Staff was very friendly and efficient. My room had only one window and it faced a wall but had a tiny peek a boo view of the city.
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Can't beat the location if you are in the area for sightseeing (very short walk to the TLC Chinese Theater). Clean, modern room with a comfy bed. We even bumped into a Hollywood actor at the hotel bar. Self parking fee is relatively cheap ($15 ON). No mini fridge in the room. Although overnight self parking fee is much lower than the area avarage, no in-and-out preverage is somewhat annoying if you are traveling with your car.
Easy access to Walk of Fame,Hollywood Bowl and restaurant.
cheap public parking next door (15$ daily max) rooms show signs of significant wear & tear. front desk unfriendly
the security--you had to insert your room key in the elevator to get to your floor No
Location was amazing and the friendly staff. Entering and exiting valet is tricky.
The location Staff was rude
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The location was great. The water pressure in the bathroom was too low.
The location in Hollywood was excellent, right in the middle of everything. At night it's a bit dodgy if you walk down the side streets but around the hotel and shopping mall is fine. The valet parking is really expensive considering how long it took to get the car. When I asked about self parking the staff were not very helpful even though the garage was the same as for valet and it was a simple answer.
the location and being close to the airport for an early morning flight The hotel. The dirty worn out wallpaper, the broken AC units, the bathtubs that don't drain durning a shower. The hotel smelled like old cigarettes and the carpet in my room was dirty with crumbs. The pillows are all lumpy and half the size of a standard pillow. We requested different pillows but we're given the same type of gross lumpy pillows.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STAFF.....from our late check- in to shuttle arrival at LAX. Having limited knowledge of the vast local area, we chose this hotel because of the Wyndham name and its location to the airport. Each and every person of the staff treated us professionally, pleasantly and with a sense of real care regardless of the job description. Hats off to this team!
The staff is friendly and the building itself was pretty quiet give its proximity to landing strips at LAX. The exercise facility is quite nice. The express breakfast is limited, but gives a few options. My room was not clean--and frankly wasn't ready when I checked in at 4:00 pm (no bath towels). Toilet didn't flush well. Water didn't drain well in shower.
Friday morning there was a breakfast buffet with egg and sausage patties, waffles (cook your own) , muffins, fruit, coffee, fresh fruit and various waffle toppings. There was instant oatmeal and dry cereal with milk as well. I'm sure I might have missed a few items, but I was very satisfied with the choices. Ample tables and chairs to accommodate everyone who choose to stay there. Bring a tray from the room if you want to take it to go (breakfast in bed?). Warm room. There were too few stations on tv and only one chair in the room, but I'm sure I could have gotten another one if I asked. Wifi was spotty on 6th floor. Parking fee of $15 was unexpected.
Called ahead to let them know I would arrive late. They said no problem. When I arrive they gave my room away and instead of 2 beds we got a bed and a pullout. Not OK. The first room they gave us had no water pressure so we had to move to another room. The front desk attendant had absolutely no remorse or empathy about the situation. Terrible service complete and total liars...
great breakfast included. airport shuttle was very convenient. staff was friendly. bed was comfortable and everything was clean and up to date.
Room had a stale smell. AC cut off and on all night and was very loud.
Easy access, comfy bed, great amenities (tea, coffee, hot water in the lobby), friendly staff The shower head and towels need updating
I called hotel 3 times and shuttle never came at airport. I had to wait for 1 hr finally I took a cab to hotel DO NOT take this hotel if you want shuttle from airport.
Super amazing beds! Breakfast is decent. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Climate control didn't work in room, I don't think it worked on the entire floor so be sure to ask about it when you check in. Hair dryer was from the 80's. Parking for $15 seemed excessive.
Close to airport
The closeness to everything in LA. Good spot to stay in and on the better side of Santa Monica Blvd. Not a luxury hotel but good for a night or two if you'll be out and about mostly.
Clean, nicely appointed. great value for great location. parking is slow
There was a ton of porn to watch! The price was a bit steep for both the room and the porn!
It's close to where we wanted to go and there was some decent restaurants down Santa Monica. The staff was also nice and helpful. The shower head is made for somebody who's shorter than 5ft. Kind of hard to wash my hair.
Location, has parking Room smaller than expected
Older refurbished Ramada in the West Hollywood neighborhood. Walking distance to several restaurants and shops. Quick Uber ride over to Hollywood. But great location if renting a car and trying to check out Santa Monica, The Getty, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, and movie studios. Price was a tad high but that was probably due to the location. Doesn't offer a breakfast or much of a gym to workout. Also missed the part where parking is $30 a day (24 hours) for guests.
Location is extremely convenient for having a fun weekend with friends. $30/day for parking is a little steep.
I was better off staying at the four points for the ridiculous price that they are charging here!! Staff sucked, parking sucked, price sucked, oh and all the local gays and orgys in the hotel also SUCKED... A mean one!
It's close to all stores and clubs The staff is rude.they charge $30 for parking. Their have popcorn ceilings .the shower is for a 5ft person.the walls super thin.
Rooms were clean. Hotel was situated reasonably close to Hollywood and other main sight seeing locations. We prepaid the hotel but when we arrived realized parking was an additional $30 per day. That was never mentioned. Even after paying for hotel parking on two of the nights the lot was full. There's no on-site food or bar. There is a good place next door called kitchen 24.
Location . Having to pay for hotel guests parking.
I've stayed at the hotel before, and it's always been fine and pretty quiet and comfortable. This time we had incredibly loud guest upstairs from us in the middle of the night, and because my cousin left early in the morning to catch her flight and didn't use the Do Not Disturb sign, the housekeeping staff walked into my room *without knocking* 5 times between the hours of 8am and 11:30am when I checked out.
The service staff was great, enjoyed the hotel staff cars (Mercedes and Rolls Royce) taking us to shopping locations/lunch... and picking us up. The hotels artwork, decor and architecture is one of the best in the World, and we have travelled most of Europe and stayed in their 5 start hotels. The Beverly Wishire gets 5 Stars+ in my book, my 2nd time their and I will return again soon. Dr Phil M
The beverly wilshire is just an excellent hotel with warm and cozy enviroment, luxurious and really fancy. Guest is very good served The shower is so weak and has no presure, that you hardly can take a shower.
Location is unsurpassable, very customer focussed. A place to be seen in
The hotel was wonderful in every way. The service was fantastic and all the staff were just lovely. They were so attentive and polite but not 'hovering'. The hotel itself was beautiful and you feel very special whilst staying there. It's quite large but still retains all the privacy you could want. My only regret is that our schedule didn't allow a longer stay to enjoy this wonderful hotel even more.
This is a classic location with a classic luxury feel to it. A famous hotel - and you can see why It was disappointing to learn when we arrived that the rate we booked in advance with yourselves had changed and was slightly more expensive. However this did not really spoil our stay.
I loved the total glamour that the Bevely Hills exudes. You can literally bump into Academy Award winners - and I did! It is not easy to find off facility parking.
The staff were above and beyond!!!
Staff are excellent at catering to wishes of guests. Restaurant and bar staff well trained and very organized at lunch and dinner. Staff at front desk are best in class.
The staff and standards were first class from check in to check out None
the service from the staff the location
I was offered a deal through booking.com but by the time it was time to pay, the offer was ignored and i ended up having to pay the tripple of the price i gad from tge biginnug. A clear scam and disregard to their costumers, watch out for this place!!!
I highly recommend this hotel. The staff are excellent. A good location for exploring LA - Universal Studios, Santa Monica, Malibu and Hollywood.
Excellent service,excellent hotel staff and very clean. .location also good
Just perfect , one of the best hotel in the world , the service is wonderdul.
I told them we were staying for a special occasion and they had the availability to upgrade our room. Very accommodating made the night special for us, despite the many events happening in and arround the hotel (holiday parties etc.)
The hotel is tired. It has two elevators that hold ten passengers. One of the elevators was often out of order. Sometimes there were guests stuck in the elevator. There was no way to use the stairs so wait times to get to our room were long. Our room was small. The TV was not working well. Mediocre at best.
Great rooms. Great bar. Wonderful onsite restaurants. Wonderful location. Fantastic staff.
Very close to amenities and entertainment relating to my stay. Construction and hammering started very early in the morning so I never slept well. With jet lag on top of it, I came home totally exhausted when this was to be a relaxing few holiday days. Also, my window looked out onto the roof of 2nd floor and workmen could peer into my window. As a result I had to keep my curtains closed at all times. I did not get to enjoy the daylight. Room was very small and not altogether clean - dirty carpet and automan. Certainly not at all what I was expecting from a superior room. Overall not a great stay.
The location ws great! No bathrobe
The room selection was fulfilled. I have been staying at the hotel for almost 15 years. Fan Coil Unite was noisy.
The location was great. The room was a little small, but had charm. We were comfortable there.
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Great value hotel in a great location
The staff was friendly, attentive and available for all our needs.
Central location in the Hollywood area. Beautiful interiors from lobby to restaurant and inviting exterior areas around the pool and outside bar. Excellent and fast service all over. One night when we had a little plumbing problem : ) in our toilet, the janitor fixed it within 10 minutes. Could definitely book this hotel at my next visit to LA.
Had problems with lock system on door. Maintanance man came, removed complete door handle and then disappeared. After an hour waiting we needed to go out and security were most unhelpful but finally came and stood by door so we could leave room as there was no way we could lock it.


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"If you go out in the woods today, you're in for a big surprise!" It isn't the Teddy Bears' Picnic, it's the bares enjoying the unofficial annual Naked Hiking Day, observed on June 21, the day of the Summer Solstice. It falls around the date of Father's Day, and that leads to concerns about clothed families encountering naked hikers.

Walking guru Colin Fletcher called this his "Second Law of Thermodynamic Walking -- give your b***s some air." He enjoyed hiking naked through the Grand Canyon and along the Pacific Crest Trail on hot days.

Is Naked Hiking Legal?

In many jurisdictions, it is not illegal to be naked in public if your intent is simply to be naked and not to incite or satisfy sexual arousal. If you are hiking on US federal land such as a National Forest or Bureau of Land Management area, there is no federal law against nudity but state and local law may take precedence. In other jurisdictions, hiking naked can get you a trip to the slammer. If you plan to go naked in the wilderness, know the local laws and seek out places where you are unlikely to encounter others who are not like-minded.

10 Ways Walking Can Land You in Jail

It is wise to either find a private, secluded trail if going solo, or to join a group of naked hikers. Check with any clothing-optional resorts in your area to see if they have organized group hikes. Some groups hiking on public trails will send a clothed hiker ahead to alert any "textile hikers" that a naked group is on the trail. This reassures others that you are not a threat, just happy, harmless naturists.

If You Encounter a Naked Hiker

What should you do if you encounter somebody hiking naked? Usually, you can tell the difference between nudists and obscene exhibitionists. If they are obviously just out hiking and enjoying nature au naturel, just proceed as usual. If they aren't bothering you or others, let them enjoy the sun and the breeze on usually-clothed body parts.

More: How to Behave in a Clothing-Optional Area

If they are exhibiting signs that they are in fact perpetrators of indecent exposure, depart their vicinity as fast as possible and call the police, according to Pamela Kulbarsh, RN MSW and Psychiatric Emergency Response Team leader in southern California. Verbalizing, gesturing, touching themselves, etc. are obvious signs of this criminal behavior. Most such criminal exhibitionists are not dangerous, but some progress to accosting and even assaulting others. They need to be reported.

More: How to React to Flashers and Indecent Exposure

There are gray areas between the harmless nudist and the dangerous exhibitionist. If you don't want to be misunderstood, you may have to limit your sun-worshipping to clothing-optional designated areas and resorts.

Natural Hazards of Naked Hiking

Naked hikers face increased exposure to:

 Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac: These are bad enough on arms and legs, let alone places usually covered.

 Mosquitoes and ticks: You don't want to be itching in uncomfortable places.

 Sunburn: Be sure to cover all of your bits with sunscreen.

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ASRI Kids
ASRI Kids is the brainchild of a collaboration between Health In Harmony, ASRI, and a family who volunteered with the ASRI clinic in the summer of 2011. After becoming friends with the local kids, teenagers Lucia and Ana Sofia Amieva-Wang realized that most of the children had never visited Gunung Palung, the local National Park. With the goal to educate local children about forest stewardship and provide them with the opportunity to visit pristine rain forest ecosystems, "ASRI Kids" was born.
In June 2012, the inaugural session of ASRI Kids took place with classes of 20-25 boys and girls, ages 4 – 19, who attended classes about forest importance, global biodiversity, tree planting and care, trash and proper disposal, basic hygiene, and sustainable wood harvesting. The program continues to grow each year, now with hundreds of kids involved in the program. ASRI Kids also have the opportunity to visit a sustainable farm and a reforestation site on class field-trips.
Guest speakers provide the children with an opportunity to ask specific questions to Indonesian researchers and experts in the field of environmental conservation. The best students in each class take a summer trip to Tanjung Puting, an orangutan reserve in Central Kalimantan. Many of the children have never been on an airplane or seen orangutans up close, even though they live in villages bordering the rain forest. This trip is certainly a highlight for all the students who earn a spot.
ASRI Kids has created a way for children to grow up with a profound understanding of the rain forest biology in their backyard and the importance of ecological stewardship. It has also led to a greater awareness of the world, and even encourages kids to think about careers they would never otherwise consider.
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Soon after Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler took command of New Orleans, he announced that no activity or gesture in support of secession would be tolerated. Professional gambler William Mumford decided to take a chance by violating the edict. At the U.S. Mint, he chopped a staff in two in order to get the hated flag out of his sight. He then dragged the flag through the streets. True to his warning, Butler promptly dragged...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Denardo)Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Neff, Andrew Jackson b. November 30, 1825 d. November 26, 1904Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. In September 1862, he enlisted in the 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was appointed 1st Lieutenant. With the 84th Regiment, he saw action in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina from late 1862 to 1864. For services as Lieutenant Colonel in command of the 84th at the conflict at Tunnel Hill, Georgia on February 24, 1864, he was brevetted Brigadier General of U.S. Volunteers on March 13, 1865. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USAPlot: Block 24, Lot 67 O'Neil, Buck (John Jordan) b. November 13, 1911 d. October 6, 2006Negro Leagues Baseball player, Manager. Playing the position of first baseman, he led the Negro National League with a .353 batting average in 1946, then hit .333 with two home runs in the Black World Series. Whether as first baseman or manager in his years in the Negro League from 1938 to 1955, the teams many associated him with were such teams as the Miami Giants, Shreveport Acme Giants, Memphis Red Sox, Kansas City Monarchs. From 1948 through 1955, he managed some of the finest Kansas City...[Read More] (Bio by: Allcalmap)Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Paige, Satchel (Leroy Robert) b. July 7, 1906 d. June 8, 1982Hall of Fame Negro and Major League Baseball Player. Gaining his nickname as a railroad porter as a boy, he became a legendary right-handed pitcher while playing for the Chattanooga Black Lookouts (1926 to 1927), Birmingham Black Barons (1927 to 1930), Baltimore Black Socks (1930) Cleveland Cubs (1931), Pittsburgh Crawfords (1931 to 1937) Kansas City Monarchs (1935 to 1936, 1939 to 1948, 1950, 1955), Santo Domingo (1937), Santo Domingo All Stars (1937), Newark Eagles (1938), Mexican League (...[Read More]Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Peters, Mason Summers b. September 3, 1844 d. February 14, 1914US Congressman. 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Our good friends at Steves Digicams have published their review of the new Olympus FE-100 digital camera. The new FE-100 digital camera from Olympus is equipped with a 4 million pixels CCD image sensor and features a 2.8x optical zoom. This little digital camera is developed for the beginner and hanks to the controls being conveniently positioned and buttons having just a single dedicated function, operation is as easy as it sounds. Video sequences, limited in length only by the available memory, can also be captured. And due to PictBridge support, connection to compatible printers, such as the Olympus P-11 photo printer which prints in just 33 seconds, is possible without the need for a PC.
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According to Steve: "Having all settings under one menu, there's no more switching from the Record menu to the Setup menu. The FE-100 features a 1.5-inch LCD which is the only viewfinder on the camera. It worked well outdoors with very few angles that reflect the sun, however indoors it fails to "gain up". Shooting performance was a little disappointing. Power up to first image captured was about 4.5 seconds. Its 4-megapixel SHQ images are sharp with wonderful color saturation."
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Steve continues: "Noise levels were surprisingly low in areas of contrast, but I did notice some traces of purple fringing around extremely bright objects in our sample photos. Indoors it excelled at portrait photography. Bottom line, the Olympus FE-100 will make a great camera for the consumer who needs a very affordable model with good image quality, but doesn't necessarily need to be able to capture images at blazing fast speeds or record high-quality video. Its 4-megapixel SHQ images can create beautiful prints up to 8x10-inches. You want to learn more about the new Olympus digital camera? Continue to read the Olympus FE100 review at Steves Digicams!
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Whether you know Joan Osborne for the religious humanism of "One of Us" or for her fiery cover of "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" from the movie Standing in the Shadows of Motown, it's clear that the singer is no cookie-cutter alt-babe. Tonight's "American Songbook" performance of Love and Hate is a song cycle that explores romantic obsession and its undercurrents of pain, replete with a symphony orchestra, modern dance, and stunning video projections. As Osborne's righteous voice steers new fare such as "This Is Where We Start," she'll show the upside of anger.
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text: When The DEA Raided A Texas High-School Volleyball Coach's House, They Found Steroids And BlowBrian Hickey9/09/11 12:00amFiled to: CrimeHigh-school volleyballcoaching meltdownsPerformance Enhancing DrugsDrugsTimothy Todd PorterNews9EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Timothy Todd Porter teaches physics and astronomy and coaches volleyball at Clear Springs High School in Texas. If what Johnny Law says is true, he was also part of a drug-trafficking ring that peddled feel-goods and get-strongers to students. Advertisement The search of Porter's home uncovered 98 grams of Stanozolol and 35 grams of Anabar - both steroids."We believe that there are students out there that he has sold to," [Friendswood police officer Lisa] Price said.In addition to the Galveston County possession charge, Porter is accused of two counts in Harris County of delivery of controlled substances - including cocaine, according to the Friendswood police.A strong volleyball player is a good volleyball player. Advertisement Clear Springs coach-teacher held after raid finds drugs [Houston Chronicle] (H/T Jacob A.)Statement Regarding Arrest of a Clear Springs High School Teacher and Former AVA Coach [Absolute Volleyball Academy]Reply9 repliesLeave a reply


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A 4,000-strong Nato rapid reaction force – initially including 1,000 British troops – is to be set up in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine, and could be deployed within two to five days of any crisis emerging in eastern or central Europe.
David Cameron said Britain will take the lead in the "spearhead" force, which would be headed by senior UK military officers. It will be based in Poland and is due to be fully operational by the end of next year.
The force was agreed by political and military leaders at the Nato summit in Newport, South Wales today. It will sit alongside an existing Nato response force which takes longer to deploy.
In addition, Britain is contributing 3,500 troops to a programme of Nato exercises in eastern Europe over the next 16 months. The alliance is also preparing to "pre-position" supplies of fuel and ammunition in bases in eastern Europe.
The decision to press ahead with the Nato deployments reflects unease in eastern European Nato member states – including Poland and the Baltic countries – about President Vladimir Putin's expansionist ambitions.
Ukraine crisis: A timeline of the conflict
Ukraine crisis: A timeline of the conflict
1/22 30 November 2013
Public support grows for the "Euromaidan" anti-government protesters in Kiev demonstrating against Yanukovych's refusal to sign the EU Association Agreement as images of them injured by police crackdown spread.
2/22 20 February 2014
Kiev sees its worst day of violence for almost 70 years as at least 88 people are killed in 48 hours, with uniformed snipers shooting at protesters from rooftops.
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3/22 22 February 2014
Yanukovych flees the country after protest leaders and politicians agree to form a new government and hold elections. The imprisoned former Prime Minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, is freed from prison and protesters take control of Presidential administration buildings, including Mr Yanukovych's residence.
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4/22 27 February 2014
Pro-Russian militias seize government buildings in Crimea and the new Ukrainian government vows to prevent the country breaking up as the Crimean Parliament sets a referendum on secession from Ukraine in May.
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5/22 16 March 2014
Crimea votes overwhelmingly to secede from Ukraine and join Russia in a ballot condemned by the US and Europe as illegal. Russian troops had moved into the peninsula weeks before after pro-Russian separatists occupied buildings.
6/22 6 April 2014
Pro-Russian rebels seize government buildings in the eastern cities of Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv, calling for a referendum on independence and claiming independent republic. Ukraine authorities regain control of Kharkiv buildings on 8 April after launching an "anti-terror operation" but the rest remain out of their control.
7/22 7 June 2014
Petro Poroshenko is sworn in as Ukraine's president, calling on separatists to lay down their arms and end the fighting and later orders the creation of humanitarian corridors, since violated, to allow civilians to flee war zones.
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8/22 27 June 2014
The EU signs an association agreement with Ukraine, along with Georgia and Moldova, eight months after protests over the abandonment of the deal sparked the crisis.
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9/22 17 July 2014
Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 is shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board. Ukrainian intelligence officials claim it was hit by rebels using a Buk surface-to-air launcher in an apparent accident.
10/22 22 August 2014
A Russian aid convoy of more than 100 lorries enters eastern Ukraine and makes drop in rebel-controlled Luhansk without Government permission, sparking allegations of a "direct violation of international law".
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11/22 29 August 2014
Nato releases satellite images appearing to show Russian soldiers, artillery and armoured vehicles engaged in military operations in eastern Ukraine.
12/22 8 September 2014
Russia warns that it could block flights through its airspace if the EU goes ahead with new sanctions over the ongoing crisis and conflict
13/22 17 September 2014
Despite the cease-fire and a law passed by the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday granting greater autonomy to rebel-held parts of the east, civilian casualties continued to rise, adding to the estimated 3,000 people killed
14/22 16 November 2014
The fragile ceasefire gives way to an increased wave of military activity as artillery fire continues to rock the eastern Ukraine's pro-Russian rebel bastion of Donetsk
15/22 26 December 2014
A new round of ceasefire talks, scheduled on neutral ground in the Belariusian capital Minsk, are called off
16/22 12 January 2015
Soldiers in Debaltseve were forced to prepare heavy defences around the city; despite a brief respite to the fighting in eastern Ukraine, hostilities in Donetsk resumed at a level not seen since September 2014
17/22 21 January 2015
13 people are killed during shelling of bus in the rebel-held city of Donetsk
18/22 24 January 2015
Ten people were killed after pro-Russian separatists bombarded the east Ukrainian port city of Mariupol
19/22 2 February 2015
There was a dangerous shift in tempo as rebels bolstered troop numbers against government forces
20/22 11 February 2015
European leaders meet in Minsk and agree on a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine beginning on February 14. From left to right: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, France's President Francois Hollande and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
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21/22 13 February 2015
Pro-Russian rebels in the city of Gorlivka, in the Donetsk region, fire missiles at Ukrainian forces in Debaltseve. Fighting continued in Debaltseve for a number of days after the Minsk ceasefire began.
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22/22 18 February 2015
Ukrainian soldiers repair the bullet-shattered windshield of their truck as their withdraw from the strategic town of Debaltseve. Following intense shelling from pro-Russian rebels, Ukrainian forces began to leave the town in the early hours of February 18.
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It was finalised hours before the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who was received as a guest of honour at the Nato summit, announced a ceasefire had been reached in the east of the country.
Nato's secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen said: "This decision sends a clear message to any potential aggressor: should you even think of attacking an ally, you will be facing the whole alliance."
Mr Cameron told his end of summit press conference: "No one will leave here with any doubt that our collective security is as strong as it has ever been. The Alliance is firmly committed to providing ongoing reassurance to our eastern Allies."
He was speaking as European Union leaders in Brussels finalised the details of fresh sanctions against Russia. Similar measures are set to be announced by the American and Canadian governments.
They were expected to include restrictions on Russian energy, hi-tech and aerospace firms as well as further travel bans and asset freezes on figures close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mr Cameron said existing sanctions were already having an impact on the Russian economy, adding: "At the end of the day, Russia needs the European Union and the United States more than the European Union and the United States needs Russia."
The Prime Minister said the West stood ready to impose further sanctions if the ceasefire broke out and pro-Russian separatists continued their aggression.
"We should accept Ukraine's territorial integrity. That's why we have imposed the sanctions, that's why we have piled on the pressure," he said.Reuse content


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The introduction of a sugar tax has met public backlash. The basis of this initiative is to provide a financial penalty for eating unhealthy foods. This plan should reduce intake of unhealthy foods, reduce weight and improve the nation's health. Although the intention may be good, we must also consider the impact of a babysitting approach to healthcare. It may also affect the poorer population who rely on cheap, sugar-dense foods. Careful consideration of the rationale must be met with patient expectation.
There is little doubt in healthcare that obesity is unhealthy. It is associated with increased early death through heart disease, diabetes (type 2), stroke and a host of cancers. Cardiovascular disease is the greatest killer in the western world, and this is only set to increase. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise as the country gets heavier, and this confers a huge burden on quality of life. The financial and societal burdens of obesity-related disease are staggering and provide a huge cost to the NHS.
Cardiovascular disease describes the effects of high blood pressure, increased blood fat, salt, sugar and body weight on the body's ability to provide blood and oxygen to its cells. The formation of plaques, formed of fat, precipitates clots in the heart and head. We call these strokes and heart attacks and they carry a high mortality. Type 2 diabetes occurs when receptors for sugar on our cells wear out from overuse, and occurs faster with amount of sweet foods eaten. In this scenario, high- sugar foods increase the rate of failure. The body struggles to survive.
Together, the combination of cardiovascular disease and diabetes is lethal. People who have diabetes can die decades early. We know that larger people die sooner. We also know that healthy eating lengthens and improves life. Avoiding high-sugar foods and limiting fat intake combat the development of these diseases and reduce the risk of death and disability. Lean meats, fruits and vegetables can be sourced cheaply and provide excellent nutrition. It also enables local agriculture and trade.
A more sedentary lifestyle, increased availability of high-calorie foods, body positivity movements and increasing population age have led to increased weight. The government's rationale is to take healthcare decision making out of the population's hands by financial penalty. Although this may actually provide a national health benefit, the real solution is to empower people to take control of their own health.
The process will likely work, but it risks alienating a population. As doctors we encourage patient-led treatments, and a patient who is coerced into a plan often fails. Intention is key to success. This tax may just provide an extra safeguard for those who may struggle, whilst providing a greater funding source to the NHS for dealing with these diseases. The real victory would be that the tax incentivises patients to take control of their own diet and lifestyle.
In conclusion, the sugar tax would likely improve general health in this country through reducing intake of high-calorie foods. The effect would improve quality of life, reduce disease and cost burden on the NHS, and provide more funding. It may also usher in a more health-conscious culture. The only downside is the parental approach taken by the government. The sugar tax is a sweet idea, but it may leave a sour taste in the mouth.
Ben is a young NHS doctor in the Southwest. His interests including neurology, health communication, and medical ethics. He is also an avid advocate of compassionate care and quality improvement, running a project in the southwest around medical humanities.


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Michael Golden and Eva Ink Artist Group "Im-print" at Virginia Comicon
November 17, 2010 by Brian Pate
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Michael Golden and Eva Ink Artist Group "Im-print" at Virginia ComiCon!
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Richmond, VA– The Biggest Comic Convention in Virginia, the Virginia ComiCon is coming up this weekend! And an exclusive Michael Golden print is marking the occasion– available at registration!
Eva Ink Artist Group will be at the show en force with legendary artist and creator Michael Golden. Michael is known for his groundbreaking work on such books as "The'Nam," "G.I. Joe," "Doctor Strange," "The Micronuats," and much more. And currently Golden is working on "Spawn 200" with Todd McFarlane, as well as a few other special books in the works with IDW and more. Michael will have copies of his new book "Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains" at the show, in addition to other books , DVD's and prints. Golden will be signing and sketching both days of the show.
Artist Steve Scott, fresh off his successful "Batman Confidential" gig for DC Comics, will have copies of his sketchbook "Steve Scott Sketches" as well as some new prints he'll be debuting in Virginia for the occasion. Steve's work has recently graced issues of "X-Men Forever," "Green Lantern"– special projects, and also includes amazing work on Hulk, Indiana Jones, and production work for "Smallville" as well. Steve will be signing and sketching both days of the show.
Writer and color artist Renee Witterstaetter will also be on hand to sign copies of her books "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira," "Dying for Action—The Life and Films of Jackie Chan," "Spartan X," and her new book "Kerry and the Scary Things."
Also joining the convention is fine art painter supreme, Joe Jusko, who is also the subject of two new Eva Ink Publishing sketchbook, the first one hitting stands now–"Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty." Copies of the book will be available at the show while supplies last. Joe is know for his beautiful cover work featuruing Marvel, DC and Edgar Rice Burroughs characters, and much more, including beautifully painted Lara Croft sequential pages, and creation of the comic book series "Cops: The Job." With a legacy too lengthy to even mention here, Joe will be signing and sketching at the show both days.
Renowned inker and illustrator Rodney Ramos, will be joining the group as well in his first ever appearance in Virginia! Rodney will have a plethora of pages and prints available for the Virginia ComiCon. And will be sketching and signing as well. Rodney has worked for every major comic book company out there, on their most prominent characters. If you collect comics, you have a hundred of his works in your collection, no doubt. Don't miss his first appearance at the VA ComiCon!
In addition to Golden, Jusko, Scott, Ramos and Witterstaetter, the amazing guest list for this weekend includes Ethan Van Sciver, Arthur Suydam, Larry Hama, Mike McKone, Billy Tucci, Tim Seeley, Jim Calafiore, Budd Root, Brian Pulido, and many more!
For more information or to book a sketch with the featured artists above, contact Renee Witterstaetter at: email@example.com
For more information on the VA ComiCon, go to: vacomicon.com
Golden, Texeira, and Scott Round Out Mid-Ohio-Con 2010 Guest List
November 2, 2010 by Brian Pate
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Mid-Ohio Con Right in the Middle of Things (In a good way of course)!
Golden, Texeira and Scott Round Out Guest List!
Columbus, OH– Mid-Ohio Con not only lives up to it's geographical name, but this is one convention that also has it's thumb right in the middle of pop culture and comics, and this fave Fall convention is BACK, November 6th and 7th! Joining the artistic line-up for the show will be comics creators Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, and Steve Scott!
Michael Golden is known for many titles in his artistic legacy, notably as being co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O'Hare, Spartan X, Marionette, Bug, and more beloved characters. His storytelling work is touted in such books as "The 'Nam," "Doctor Strange," "Avengers," "G.I. Joe," and much more. You can see his recent work on covers for Marvel Comics, and more storytelling is in the works as well, currently collaborating with Todd McFarlane!
Michael has recently been honored with "Lifetime Achievement Awards" from the Lille Comics Festival as well as the University of Maryland Eastern Show. Gallery shows on Mr. Golden have been mounted in places as diverse as Antwerp, Gijon and Barcelona. A 45 piece gallery show is currently installed at UMES until December 2nd, while an another gallery show is slated to begin in Madrid in December.
Fine art painter and storyteller Mark Texeira is known for his stunning covers on so many Marvel comics, it would be hard to name them all. Titles routinely associated with his name include "Ghost Rider," "Black Panther," "Moonknight," and much more. Recently, Mark just completed a Punisher mini-series that will hit stands soon, as well as a few other projects for the Big M. His covers have also recently appeared as frontage for Vampirella and numerous other titles.
Marks work has been featured in gallery shows in Charlotte, as well as Illustration House and The Society of Illustrators in Manhattan.
Artist Steve Scott has just finished penciling an exciting Batman project that is on stands NOW, and his issue of "Batman Confidential" hit to rave reviews! Known for his work on "Indiana Jones," "She-Hulk," "Hulk," "JLA," "X-Men," and much more, you can see a preview of Steve's Batman project on newsarama at:
Podcasts with many of the creators can be found at http://wheremonstersdwell.ca, while Steve's work has also been featured in gallery shows in Charlotte, Illustration House and The Society of Illustrators in Manhattan.
Recently returned from an appearance in Malta, writer, editor and publisher Renee Witterstaetter will be joining the crew as well as a guest at Mid-Ohio Con, to sign copies of her new books "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," and "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira," both published by Vanguard Productions. She will also have copies of her film book "Dying for Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan," as well as copies of her numerous comic book work to choose from, including "Spartan X."
Coming up for Renee is the impending publication of her new books "Kerry and the Scary Things," and "Mark Texeira: Nightmares and Daydreams Sketchbook." Stop by Renee's table as well, to inquire about commissions from any of the fellas above.
Mid-Ohio Con is taking place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and also features guests: David Finch, Adam Hughes, Brian Pulido, Matt Wagner, Billy Tucci, Bryan J.L. Glass, Chris Sprouse, David Mack, Ethan Van Scriver, Frank Cho, Herb Trimpe, Sergio Aragones, Todd Dezago,Todd Nauck, and many more. For more information go to:
For more information on the artists and commissions/sketch lists contact Renee at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Eva Ink Artist Group at NYCC 2010
October 8, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, New York Comic Con
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NYCC is Back! Golden, Texeira and Scott Headline for Eva Ink Artist Group
Lead up to show with ongoing Illustration House Exhibition and Sale
New York, NY–New York ComiCon is back! This next weekend, Oct. 8-10th, and the Javits Center once again fills up with everything comics and anime! Joining the artistic line-up for the show will be comics creators Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, and Steve Scott, leading up to the big event with podcasts, gallery openings and more!
Michael Golden is known for many titles in his artistic legacy, notably as being co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O'Hare, Spartan X, Marionette, Bug, and more beloved characters. His storytelling work is touted in such books as "The 'Nam," "Doctor Strange," "Avengers," "G.I. Joe," and much more. You can see his recent work on covers for Marvel Comics, and more storytelling is in the works, starting off with pages inked over the legandary Neal Adams in their recent Batman collaboration. Michael will be located at table G-1 in Artist Alley.
Fine art painter and storyteller Mark Texeira is known for his stunning covers on so many Marvel comics, it would be hard to name them all. Titles routinely associated with his name include "Ghost Rider," "Black Panther," "Moonknight," and much more. Recently, Mark has just completed a Punisher mini-series that will hit stands soon, as well as a few other projects for the Big M. His covers have also recently appeared as frontage for Vampirella and numerous other titles. Mark will be located at table G-3 in Artist Alley.
Artist Steve Scott also just took part in a special podcast the Wednesday before the NYCC, Oct. 6th, on "Where Monsters Dwell." Go to wheremonstersdwell.ca to find out more(The interview is available there for listening any time), as Steve talked about his exciting new Batman project that should be hitting the stands just before the convention as well. Steve will be located at table G-4 in Artist Alley. Known for his work on "Indiana Jones," "She-Hulk," "Hulk," "JLA," and much more, you can see a preview of Steve's Batman project on newsarama at:
Writer, editor and publisher Renee Witterstaetter will be joining the guys to sign copies of her new books "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," and "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira," both published by Vanguard Productions. She will also have copies of "Dying for Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan," as well as copies of her numerous comic book work to choose from. Stop by Renee's table as well to inquire about commissions from any of the fellas above. Renee will be located at table G-2 in Artist Alley.
All three artists are being honored at a gallery exhibition and sale in Manhattan, and YOU are invited. Eva Ink Artist Group and Illustration House hosted the opening for Golden, Texeira and Scott at Illustration House on Thursday night, Oct. 7th, but the pieces for sale are available for viewing on the Illustration House website for the next month!
With podcasts and gallery shows galore, what a great way to lead up to the NYCC. See you there!
For more information on the artist's contact Renee at: email@example.com
Michael Golden Print Exclusive at Wizard World Chicago
August 18, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Illinois, Movies, Other, Television
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Exclusives Abound at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con! And for the first time EVER, Michael Golden's artwork will be featured as part of the VIP Package for the premiere upcoming pop-culture event!
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con is the place to be to collect exclusive prints, books, die cast cars, toys and other items, as more than 30 different pieces will be available only at the event, August 19-22 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.
But this eye-catching Power Girl piece by the co-creator of X-Men's Rogue, is available ONLY as part of the VIP exclusives. And it's certainly no mystery why Mr. G. was picked as part of this special promotion for the show.
During his career, Golden has been an editor at DC Comics as well as senior art director at Marvel Comics, and has worked on numerous movie production projects, including some currently in development. His art has been the focus of gallery shows in places as diverse as New York, Gijon and Barcelona, Antwerp and Brussels, and his class on storytelling has been conducted in Spain, Brussels, Canada, and the United States.
In addition to his groundbreaking art on titles such as "The 'Nam," "Micronauts," "G.I. Joe Yearbook," "The Avengers," "Batman," and "Dr. Strange," Golden's recent work can be seen on the covers of "Heroes for Hire," "Exiles," "Nightwing," "Uncanny X-Men," "Hulk Team-Up," "Wonder Woman," and "Spiderman 1602," among much more! Books on his work include the recent publications "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," "Modern Masters: Michael Golden," "Heroes and Villains," and "MORE Heroes and Villains," most of which will be available from Michael in artist's alley while supplies last.
Chicago Comic Con will easily be one of the top conventions of the year. And joining Golden at the event will be Eva Ink Artist Group contemporaries Mark Texeira and Steve Scott.
Currently Texeira is finishing up a Punisher limited series for Marvel Comics, and you no doubt know him from his stunning work on Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, Black Panther, Conan, and much more. Mark will have copies of his books "Babes and Brawn," and "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira," at the show.
Artist Steve Scott recently completed stints X-Men Forever, a Green Lantern special project and is currently working on a Batman story at DC Comics as well. At Wizard Chicago, Steve will be offering copies of his new sketchbook, "Steve Scott Sketches," while supplies last, as well as some exclusive prints!
This year's WWC also includes an impressive line-up from Hollywood including William Shatner, Linda Hamilton, James Marsters, Adam West, the Final Five Cylons from Battlestar Galactica, Linda Blair, Nicholas Brendon, Clare Kramer, Claudia Christian, Richard Roundtree, Julia Jones and many many more!
The line-up from the world of illustration and comics is also pretty amazing, and includes, along with Golden, Texeira, and Scott: Joe Madureira, Arthur Suydam, Brian Pulido, J. Scott Campbell, Jim Calafiore, William Christensen, Bill Sienkiewicz, Greg Horn, Stuart Sayger, Jill Thompson, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, Leo Leibelman, James O'Barr, Mike McKone, Geof Darrow, Gary Friedrich, David Mack, Renee Witterstaetter, Mike Grell, and tons more! It can certainly be said that Chicago Comic Con boasts one of the largest Artist Alley in the country!
In fact, this amazing event features over 500 special guests and celebrities from the world of comic books, film & television, wrestling, pop culture and more will be in attendance, and you will not want to miss out! And don't forget to sign up for the VIP package featuring that fantastic Michael Golden Power Girl print as well!
Chicago Comic Con runs from August 19-22, 2010 at the Rosemont Convention Center. For more information, go to: http://www.wizardworld.com
For more information on commissions, and appearances of artists Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott and Eva Ink Artist Group, contact Renee at: email@example.com
New York Comic Con Announces First Round of Guests for 2010
July 15, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, New York Comic Con, Top Stories
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Comics Are "Heart and Soul" of Convention!
Norwalk, CT, July 9, 2010: New York Comic Con (NYCC) has today announced its first major round of comic guest appearances at this year's show which will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, October 8 – 10, 2010. Convention officials note that while the final NYCC guest list will span the pop culture universe, including authors, writers, film actors and directors, by far the largest contingent of guest appearances will be from the world of comics. A few of the many guests who have been revealed in today's announcement include: Adam Hughes, Steve McNiven, Steve Epting, Bob Layton and Greg Pak. Organizers note that Adam Hughes was also a guest at NYCC in 2008. Hughes has drawn for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and many other companies, and he has also done work for Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. He is currently working on many projects, including a hardcover collection of his work for DC Comics.
In separate announcements, NYCC organizers have revealed that Stan Lee will be this year's "Spotlight" Guest of Honor at New York Comic Con and John Romita and John Romita, Jr. will be appearing together as Keystone Guests of Honor at the show.
"While New York Comic Con has certainly grown and evolved in new directions over the past five years, we remain a show which is dedicated to providing a home for the absolute best and most respected comic book talent," notes Lance Fensterman, Vice President for ReedPOP and Show Manager for NYCC. "Comics are the heart and soul of NYCC and we are enormously grateful to all the leading comic book celebrities who make themselves available to the thousands of fans who attend our show."
To date, the comic creators who will be participating in NYCC include: Amanda Conner * Ryan Dunlavey * Steve Epting * Michael Golden * Adam Hughes * Bob Layton * Steve McNiven * Greg Pak * Jimmy Palmiotti * Khoi Pham * Whilce Portacio * Ivan Reis * Allison Sohn * Ben Templesmith * Mark Texeira * Peter Tomasi * Jim Valentino * Fred Van Lente * Renee Witterstaetter *
For more information about each of the guests including bios and photos please go to: www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/NYCC/Guests/. As previously announced, the 2010 New York Comic Con will now be co-located with the New York Anime Festival (NYAF) and will occupy the entire Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Tickets for NYCC and NYAF may be purchased at www.nycomiccon.com. Other information about the shows, as well as news about ReedPOP, which also organizes Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), is available at Lance Fensterman's blog, www.mediumatlarge.net.
ABOUT REEDPOP: ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions which is exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture arena. ReedPOP is dedicated to producing celebrations of popular culture throughout the world that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences for consumers and fans. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) East & West, Star Wars Celebration V, New York Anime Festival (NYAF), and UFC Fan Expo. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan based group of professionals producing shows for other fans, thus making them uniquely qualified to service those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
Michael Golden and Joe Jusko Embark on Spring 2010 European Tour
May 21, 2010 by Brian Pate
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Michael Golden and Joe Jusko Headline "LEI 2010 Euro Spring Tour"!
Paris, The Netherlands, Brussels — The Eva Ink Artist Tour for May 2010 is underway! And this year sees the bi-annual event reprising the successes of two years ago by bringing back two illustration heavy hitters for the adventure– creator Michael Golden and illustrator Joe Jusko!
"I admire the work of both of these talents immensely," says Renee Witterstaetter of Eva Ink Artist Group, "And I'm very happy to welcome them both back on the tour. It's seldom that we invite the same creators back so soon, but the demand for Joe and Michael was high, both from the fans of their work in Europe, and from the store owners themselves!"
And it's certainly no wonder!
Artist/writer/creator Michael Golden, co-creator of the X-men's Rogue character, is known for his detailed pencil work on "The 'Nam," "Micronauts," "G.I. Joe Yearbook," and "Dr. Strange, " among much more!
Milestones in Golden's career include the co-creation of "Bucky O'Hare," which led to an animated series and toy line designed by Michael, "The Mirconauts," as well as "Spartan X" with editor Renee Witterstaetter. Currently, Golden's work can be seen with new covers on "Spiderman 1602," "Iron Man", "Heroes for Hire", "X-Men," "Demon's Regret, " "Mice Templar," and many more. In addition, Vanguard Production's extensive art book, "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," is on a second printing, while Creator Chronicles has also recently released a two part candid DVD on Michael and his career.
Michael has served as an Editor at DC Comics as well as Senior Art Director at Marvel Comics, and has worked on scores of movie production projects, including some currently in development. His art has been the focus of gallery shows in places as diverse as Gijon and Barcelona, Spain, New York, Antwerp and Brussels, while his class on storytelling has been conducted from Spain to Brussels to Canada to The United States and most recently in China. He was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Lille, France.
Following the successful "Heroes and Villains" sketchbook" released last year, Michael's new hardcover art book "Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains," has just hit the stands, and his work on the Eva Ink project "Kerry and the Scary Things," is due out in October.
Joe Jusko is undoubtedly one of the best known Fantasy, Pin-Up and Comic Artists in the world today. His career has spanned almost 30 years, starting with the sale of his first cover for Heavy Metal Magazine in 1977 at the age of 17. Since , Joe has worked for almost every major comic book publisher, producing hundreds of images for both covers and interiors.
In addition to his work at Marvel over the years, Joe has produced art for many other companies and characters, including DC Comics, Crusade Comics, Innovation Comics, Harris Comics, Wildstorm Comics, Top Cow Productions and Byron Preiss Visuals, to name just a few. His recent work includes miscellaneous cover paintings for 'The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles', 'Vampirella' , and Sheena, among others. The next project due out on to highlight Joe's amazing work is "Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty," a hardcover art book from Eva Ink Publishing.
Jusko's work has earned him myriad awards and honors, including two "Favorite Painter" Wizard Fan Awards, multiple trading card awards, a Golden Lion Award from the Burroughs Bibliophiles (previous recipients include Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo) and a Chesley Award nomination for best cover .
The LEI 2010 Euro Spring Tour includes stops at:
Paris– Diablo Blanc Comics– May 21st and May 22nd
The Netherlands, Breda– Der Stripspecialist– May 27th
Brussels– Utopia Comics– May 28th and May 29th
Brussels– Ganshoren Comics Festival– May 30th
"We look forward to seeing all of our friends at all these stops," continued Renee, "And, hey, if you are a store in Europe and would like to be on future tour itineraries, drop me an e-mail. We love to work with new people as well, and meet fans we haven't met yet!
"Stories from the last two years of tours are legend, " laughs Renee. "It will be exciting to see what this year holds."
Golden and Jusko will be signing and sketching at all stops, as well as offering 4 prints each exclusive to the tour, while supplies last. For more information on the stores, locations, and any commission rates, contact Renee at: email@example.com
Michael Golden and Mark Texeira at C2E2 2010
April 15, 2010 by Brian Pate
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Golden and Texeira Offer Low Numbers of New Books– C2E2 Exclusives!
Chicago– It's the first C2E2, in case you have been off the planet or something, and didn't know! And to commemorate the occassion, Eva Ink Artists Group is bringing in the low numbers– and when we are talking sketchbooks, that's a very GOOD thing!
Michael Golden "More Heroes & Villains Sketchbook" Numbers 1-50 for the C2E2 ONLY!
Renowned artist/storyteller Michael Golden will have the first 50 signed and numbered copies of his new hardcover, full color sketchbook, 48 pages, available for attendees of C2E2 in Chicago this next weekend. This much awaited book is limited to ONLY 600 copies worldwide, but you have a chance to own of the first 50! Golden is known the world over for his signature storytelling style, as well as for being the co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O'Hare, Spartan X, former Senior Art Director of Marvel Comics, and much more! Don't miss your chance to pick up your own copy of "More Heroes & Villains" in artist alley while supplies last! Sketch Editions also available!
Mark Texeira's "Babes & Brawn Sketchbook" Numbers 1-50 for the C2E2 ONLY!
Painter/illustrator, Mark Texeira will have the first 50 signed and numbered copies of his new sketchbook available for attendees of C2E2 in Chicago this next weekend. This collectable book, showcasing sketches from Mark's 2009 season as well as a other few surprises, is limited to ONLY 1000 copies worldwide, but you have a chance to own one of the first 50! Mark is known for his amazing story work on "Ghost Rider," "MoonKnight," "Black Panther," and much, much more! Don't miss your chance to pick up your own copy in artist alley while supplies last! Sketch Editions also available!
In addition, writer Renee Witterstaetter will be signing copies of her new books "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira–The Artist's Great Escape," and "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden." Both published by Vanguard Productions.
Other guests joining the crew at C2E2 include: Alex Ross, Mark Bagley, J. Scott Campbell, Talent Caldwell, Jimmy Cheung, Amanda Conner, Peter David, Garth Ennis, David Finch, Gene Ha, Neil Gaiman, Geoff Jones, Buzz, Chipp Kidd, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Eva Hopkins, Gary Friedrich, Jim Lee, Bob Layton, Frank Cho, Paul Levitz, Joseph Linsner, Angel Medina, Brian Pulido, David Lloyd, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Joe Quesada, Ethan Van Scriver, Gail Simone, Jill Thompson, Mark Waid, Carrie Fischer, Ray Park, Peter Mayhew, Jim Valentino, Bill Willingham, and many more!
For more information on this convention, taking place April 16-18, go to:http://www.c2e2.com/en/Overview/FAQ/
For more information on Michael Golden and Mark Texeira, their commissions, story work and appearances contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Golden and Texeira Featured in ECCC's "Monsters & Dames"
March 10, 2010 by Brian Pate
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ECCC "Monsters & Dames is Golden from Cover to Cover
Seattle– That's right! One page of DOES feature a fantastic monster piece by artist Michael Golden, while the other pages are illustrated by some of the other greatest names in the sequential arts business, including painter supreme, Mark Texeira.
This year, the annual charity art book "Monsters and Dames," measures 9×12, 48 pages, full color, hardcover, and limited to only 850 copies, individually numbered copies and features contributions from guests appearing at the 2010 show. This great book is available at the ECCC show booth, #604.
Part of the proceeds from "Monsters and Dames," benefits the Seattle Children's Hospital, a premier child health care and pediatric center and recognized as one of the leading US hospitals for children. What a great idea to buy on of these volumes and get it signed by all the creators involved!
In addition, Michael Golden will be in Artists Alley both days of the show to debut his own new sketchbook, "Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains," limited to 580 copies!
While Mark Texeira and Renee Witterstaetter will be signing the new book from Vanguard Productions, "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira." Renee is the writer as well as the designer of this great new edition, available in hardcover, softcover and deluxe editions.
Other folks joining Golden, Texeira and Witterstaetter at the Emerald City Comic Con include: Leonard Nimoy, Stan Lee, Thomas Jane, Whil Wheaton, Lou Ferrigno, Matt Allred, Brian Michael Bendis, Tim Bradstreet, Kurt Busiek, Matt Fraction. Francesco Francavilla, Barry Kitson, David Mack, Kevin Maguire, Alex Maleev, Ron Marz, Terry Moore, Chris Moreno, Mike Oeming, Jason Pearson, Whilce Portacio, Joe Quesada, Rick Remember, Tone Rodriguez, Tim Sale, Stuart Sayger, Taki Soma, Richard Starkings, Philip Tan, Jill Thompson, Jim Valentino, Mark Waid, Len Wein, Dan Wickline, J.H. Williams III, and many more!
The ECCC will be held March 13th and 14th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Go to: www.emeraldcitycomicon.com for more details.
For information on Michael Golden and Mark Texeira, contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
UPDATED: New York Comic Book Marketplace to Take Place February 27th
February 11, 2010 by Brian Pate
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UPDATED 2/17/10 with New Location:
Michael Carbonaro presents:
The New York Comic Book Marketplace
Special one-day event!
Saturday, February 27th, 10:30AM – 7:00 PM
Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St, New York City
On Saturday, February 27th, Michael Carbonaro's New York Comic Book Marketplace comes to the Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St, bringing scores of famous comic books, publishers, and dealers to the thousands of fans who will be attending.
DATE: Saturday February 27th, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
PLACE: Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Avenue at 35th Street, New York City
With its low cost (only $10 admission at the door) and intimate atmosphere, this convention will be a great opportunity for fans to meet favorite hot contemporary artists and comic book legends like Gene Colan, Billy Tucci, Mike Golden, Irwin Hasen, Jim Starlin, J H Williams III, Mark Texiera, Herb Trimpe, Bill Sienkiewicz, Chris Claremont, Sean Chen, Larry Hama, Rudy Nebres, Dick Ayers, Rodney Ramos, Steve Manion, Dan Slott, Guy Dorian, Ian Dorian, Scott Roberts, Renee Witterstaetter, Janet Jackson, Stu Suchet, John Cebollaro, Jorge Gonzalez, Cliff Chiang, and many more. All of the artists are happy to meet and greet comic book lovers, sign autographs, and many will even draw sketches of their favorite characters.
Also on hand will be actor David Roya, famous for his role as Bernard Posner in the cult classic film "Billy Jack."
New York City has always been at the forefront of cutting edge and experimental comic and cartoon art, and the New York Comic Book Marketplace will be a great opportunity to meet with and see the work of exciting local independent artists and publishers.
Over 100 dealer tables will be filled with comics old and new, toys, posters, trading cards, videos, and related pop-culture collectibles. This is an opportunity no true fan should miss!
Michael Carbonaro has produced the longest-running comic book convention in New York City for the past 13 years. That convention has grown by leaps and bounds to being one of the largest public events in the city. This show will be a return to his roots: an exciting, affordable show at the Penn Plaza Pavilion with famous artists, wonderful dealers, and devoted fans all in the same building, and the love for a true American art form, the comic book.
For more information and updates, and to sign up for the mailing list, go to the website at:
You can also RSVP at the following sites:
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Michael Golden Makes 1st Texas Appearance in 20 Years at Dallas Comic Con
January 29, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Texas
Dallas ComiCon Kicks Up Great Guest List–Michael Golden Added!
First Appearance in Texas in over 20 years!
Dallas, Tx— Everything IS bigger in Texas!…Or so they say, and considering the line-up at this month's Dallas ComiCon, we sure can't deny that old adage–especially since artist/creator Michael Golden is heading to the Lone Star state for his first appearance there in OVER 20 years.
Scheduled for January 30-31 at the Richardson Civic Center, The Dallas ComiCon is fast becoming a true destination for fans of comics, movies, media and more!
"I am also very happy to be returning to my home state and bringing Michael with me," says Renee Witterstaetter of Eva Ink Publishing. "We're looking forward to showing some new items at the event and meeting some new fans and friends. I should even have a preview copy of Michael's new sketchbook, 'MORE Heroes and Villains.' "
With recent work on "Spiderman," "Hulk," and new pieces coming for "Planet of the Apes," "Mouse Templar," and much more, Michael has long been known for his storytelling work on "Spartan X," "Bucky O'Hare," "The 'Nam," "Micronauts," "G.I. Joe," "Doctor Strange," "Star Wars,"….the list goes on and on! In fact, be looking for announcements about his upcoming storytelling class in the near future–in a city near you.
"I'm designing this course to be relevant for writers, artists or anyone interested in crafting an effective tale," says Golden about the upcoming workshop.
To mark his return to Texas in the meantime, Golden will be available both days of the show to sign, and do limited sketching during convention hours. He'll also be debuting three new art prints added to his portfolio just in time for DCC, as well as showcasing two art books "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," from Vanguard Productions and "Michael Goldens: Heroes and Villains" sketchbook from Eva Ink Publishing.
Joining Golden at the Dallas ComiCon are talented artists and media guests including: Tim Sale, Adam Hughes, Mark Brooks, Peter Mayhew, Sean Patrick Flanery, Daniel Cudmore, Adam West, Todd Nauck, Pat Broderick, Terry Moore, Jim Mahfood, Mike Huddleston, Tom Feister, Matt Sturges, Brian Denham, John Lucas, Bill Williams, Jaime Mendoza, Tone Rodriquez, Josh Howard, James O'Barr, Cat Staggs, Kerry Gammill, Kez Wilson, Joe Eisma, Brent Peeples, Renee Witterstaetter, Brad W. Foster, Allison Sohn, Dirk Strangely, and many more!
So, be sure to check out Artist Alley, then buy and sell your collectibles in the show's huge exhibitor room loaded with more than 100 tables of comics, posters, cards, movies, t-shirts, and more!
The Richardson Civic Center is located at 411 W. Arapaho Rd. Show hours are Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 12-4.
For more information on the Dallas ComiCon, go to: http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/Home.html
For more information on Michael Golden and his work, contact: firstname.lastname@example.com