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No surprises atop The Courant state hockey ratings.
Fairfield Prep, winner of 13 straight, has a firm grip on the top spot this week and Notre Dame-West Haven is once again right behind the Jesuits in second.
On Saturday, the two SCC rivals solidified their positions with decisive wins over Hamden and West Haven by a combined score of 13-1.
Still, the ratings weren't devoid of movement.
Ridgefield and St. Joseph High School of Trumbull moved up to fourth and fifth respectively after Xavier High of Middletown continued to struggle.
The Falcons, the top area team in the ratings, beat St. Joseph and Ridgefield in the first half of the season but have struggled recently.
Xavier is 1-4-2 since Jan. 9 and lost to Fairfield Prep and tied Bishop Hendricken of Rhode Island last week.
Simsbury also fell in the ratings to eighth after a tough 3-2 loss to Hamden last Wednesday.
Glastonbury rounds out the ratings at No. 10 after beating Conard 4-0 last week.
But once again, there was fair amount of action outside the top 10.
And it starts with East Catholic.
The Eagles had been knocking on the door the past couple weeks and it sure looked like they had put themselves in a good position to take over the No. 10 spot. In fact, I'm pretty sure they would've bumped Glastonbury out of the ratings if they handled their business against St. Bernard/Bacon Academy/NFA this Saturday. But they didn't.
Instead, the Eagles suffered one of the biggest surprises of the week by losing 3-0 to St. Bernard/Bacon Academy NFA and dropped out of the honorable mention spot. The loss against the Division III co-op of St. Bernard, Bacon Academy and NFA was just too much to ignore.
So which team moves up?
Amity? Or how about North Branford?
Both good guesses. And if you asked me last week, I would've said you're right. Amity would've fit perfectly into the 10 spot. And if not the Spartans, North Branford certainly had a solid case for the final position. But just like East Catholic, the two SCC foes were handed surprising results last week. Amity fell to East Haven in overtime and only beat Tri-Town by one goal. North Branford was caught off-guard even more. The Thunderbirds dropped a 7-1 decision to Branford and tied Newington/Berlin 1-1 on Saturday.
So that left room for the return of New Canaan to the radar screen.
The Rams were a top 10 team at the start of the season but had fallen out of consideration after struggling to get the job done against the top teams on their schedule. But with the help of a few surprises losses by others, four straight wins and a big victory over Ridgefield, the Rams are suddenly back on the scene.
Now let's see if they stay there. With a fairly manageable schedule ahead, I'm thinking the Rams should still remain a threat. They may not be as dangerous as two years ago but that win against Ridgefield should provide them with some respect. And my guess is they've got one more surprise left in them.
As for the area ratings, the major news belongs to the co-op of Bolton, Rockville and Coventry.
With a 3-0 victory over Hall/Southington Friday and a 5-2 victory over E.O. Smith/Tolland/Windham on Monday, the first year co-op of former rink rivals made their first appearance in the ratings at No. 9.
Bolton/Rockville/Coventry may not have a great schedule but they deserve every bit to be considered among the best teams in Division III. They have great depth and have played Newington/Berlin as well as anyone in the state. In my opinion, the co-op's emergence has been a long time coming and I don't expect to stop talking about them until the final week of the season.
Another team I believe still has a story to tell?
The co-op of Fermi, Enfield and East Granby.
On Saturday, they got a huge victory over South Windsor and looked every bit the team we thought they could be at the start of the season. Ignore the record for a second and look at what Fermi/Enfield/East Granby has done recently. Since Jan. 19, the co-op has beaten Amity, South Windsor and Suffield/Granby/Windsor Locks and played well against Notre Dame-Fairfield. It looks to me that coach Frank Genovese has these guys peaking at exactly the right time.
Here's the ratings...
Matthew Conyers' Week 8 Hartford Courant Blog Ratings
State Ratings
(Team, record, last week's ratings)
1. Fairfield Prep, 13-0, 1
2. Notre Dame-West Haven, 11-2, 2
3. Darien, 12-1-1, 3
4. Ridgefield, 13-4, 5
5. St. Joseph, 10-4, 6
6. Notre Dame-Fairfield, 7-5, 8
7. Xavier, 7-6-2, 4
8. Hamden, 7-7-1, 10
9. Simsbury, 8-5, 7
10. Glastonbury, 9-5, 9
Just Out: New Canaan (9-4-2)
Area Ratings
(Team, record, last week's ratings)
1. Xavier, 7-6-2, 1
2. Simsbury, 8-5, 2
3. Glastonbury, 9-5, 3
4. East Catholic, 10-2, 4
5. Fermi/Enfield/East Granby, 6-7-1, 9
6. South Windsor, 5-9, 5
7. Newington/Berlin, 9-2-2, 8
8. Northwest Catholic, 10-3, 6
9. Bolton/Rockville/Coventry, 11-1-1, not rated
10. Hall/Southington, 10-4, 8
Just out: Windsor/Farmington/Avon (5-7)


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New Link_A_Media Devices controller scores Corsair Neutron 'Best of Computex 2012' Award
Subject: Storage | June 12, 2012 - 08:50 PM | Allyn Malventano
Tagged: ssd, neutron, LAMD, corsair, computex
Last week during Computex, Corsair jointly announced a new SSD to their lineup. Their partnership was with Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD), and the new Corsair Neutron Series scooped up Tom Hardware's "Best of Computex 2012" award:
The LAMD press blast for this event included some additional technical specs:
- SATA 6G host interface
- 8 NAND channels, up to 4CE per channel
- Support for 2y-nm and 1x-nm NAND Flash from all major Flash vendors
- ONFi 2.3, Toggle Mode 1 and Legacy NAND interfaces
- Proprietary endurance improving eBoostTM technology
- End-to-end user data path protection
- Strong BCH ECC capability with area/power efficient decoder architecture
- Enterprise-class proven firmware for NAND management and data transport operations
- Variable NAND over-provisioning
- Efficient garbage collection and global wear leveling
- RAID/Chipkill technology
- Proven unsolicited power loss management
- Low power design
- S.M.A.R.T. support
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 TRIM support
- Sequential Read: 550 MB/s
- Sequential Write: 550 MB/s
- Random Read (4KB): 90K IOPS
- Random Write (4KB): 90K IOPS
What caught my eye was the "Enterprise-class proven firmware" part. If this is LAMD's first entry to market, how can they possibly have 'proven' anything, especially in the enterprise sector? If it wasn't for the lack of compression, I'd be inclined to think this was some sort of re-brand of SandForce tech. Clearly this is something to remain curious about as more information is disclosed.
Full press blast after the break.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD), a leader in the development of semiconductor SoC (System on Chip) solutions for the data storage market, today unveiled its flagship high-performance LM87800 SATA 6G SSD controller with proprietary eBoostTM technology. The highly-integrated device brings enterprise-class performance and endurance enhancement to the rapidly growing client SSD market.Designed to deliver superior performance, the architecture deploys extensive hardware acceleration, dedicated host-side and NAND-side ARM® microcontrollers and a 6Gb/s SATA host interface, enabling the LM87800 to deliver industry-leading performance of 90K sustained random read/write IOPS and 550 MB/s sustained sequential read/write throughput. The LM87800 is fabricated on a low-power and low-leakage process technology and employs sophisticated power management techniques to achieve ultra-low power consumption.The LM87800 features highly robust data recovery capability based on Link_A_Media Device's eBoostTM technology. eBoost significantly enhances the endurance of current and future generation NAND flash to bring enterprise-class reliability and lifetime to client SSDs while maintaining superior performance throughout the life of the SSD. eBoost achieves these key system objectives through the use of proprietary adaptive signal estimation techniques coupled with powerful on-the-fly error correction technology.With 8 NAND channels supporting the high-speed ONFi 2.3 and Toggle 1 flash interfaces, the LM87800 can access up to 1 terabyte of commodity NAND flash while also cost-effectively supporting today's mainstream SSD capacities of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The LM87800 supports NAND flash from all major vendors including SLC, MLC and eMLC flash families."We are very pleased to announce the availability of the LM87800, our flagship SATA SSD controller designed to deliver unsurpassed performance for PC and related applications," said Dr. Hemant Thapar, CEO, Link_A_Media Devices. "The feature-rich LM87800 includes our eBoost technology which significantly enhances NAND Flash endurance to enable next generation MLC Flash in enterprise-class Client SSDs.""Link_A_Media's SSD controller has enabled us to design our fourth generation of SSDs, the Neutron Series, to reach incredible new levels of performance and reliability," said Thi La, Vice President of Memory Products at Corsair. "We are extremely excited to bring this state-of-the-art SSD technology to consumers."Featured in Corsair's groundbreaking Neutron Series™ SSDs, winner of the prestigious "Best of Computex 2012" award from Tom's Hardware, Corsair's Neutron are the industry's first SSDs to deploy the LM87800 controller.Offered as a turn-key solution, the LM87800 comes complete with qualified and field-proven host interface and NAND management firmware, reference designs and documentation to enable customers to quickly design-in and bring to market leading-edge SSD products. LM87800 samples are available now.Key Features
- SATA 6G host interface
- 8 NAND channels, up to 4CE per channel
- Support for 2y-nm and 1x-nm NAND Flash from all major Flash vendors
- ONFi 2.3, Toggle Mode 1 and Legacy NAND interfaces
- Proprietary endurance improving eBoostTM technology
- End-to-end user data path protection
- Strong BCH ECC capability with area/power efficient decoder architecture
- Enterprise-class proven firmware for NAND management and data transport operations
- Variable NAND over-provisioning
- Efficient garbage collection and global wear leveling
- RAID/Chipkill technology
- Proven unsolicited power loss management
- Low power design
- S.M.A.R.T. support
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 TRIM supportPerformance (using MLC NAND)
- Sequential Read: 550 MB/s
- Sequential Write: 550 MB/s
- Random Read (4KB): 90K IOPS
- Random Write (4KB): 90K IOPSAbout Link_A_Media DevicesLink_A_Media Devices is a leader in the development of semiconductor SoC solutions for the data storage market. Its mixed signal processing and iterative data recovery technologies enable hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD) OEMs to increase storage density and reduce manufacturing costs. These advantages enable Link_A_Media Devices' customers to continue to meet the growing demand for high-performance and low-cost data storage in consumer, computing and enterprise storage networking applications. For more information, visit www.link-a-media.com.About CorsairFounded in 1994, Corsair supplies high performance products purchased primarily by PC gaming enthusiasts who build their own PCs or buy pre-assembled customized systems. The company's award-winning products include DDR3 memory upgrades, USB flash drives, power supply units, solid-state drives, PC speakers, gaming headsets, gaming keyboards, laser gaming mice, CPU cooling products, and computer cases.
I am convinced that Corsair (and who knows who else) has been 'shopping around' for cheap(er) controllers and picked whoever offered them the highest paper numbers for the chepest price, versus the more established and premium offerings from other vendors, despite their pros and cons.
A cheap controller may be fast but how is their QA, etc
I like the wording "is a leader" , many firms say that, especially IC or graphics cards/cooler makers. Their own blurb says they are a low cost provider.
I don't recall ever seeing anything other than brand name silicon on mechancial HDDs so I dont know where that claim is from.
They claim they have been around for a while yet you have not heard of them nor know anyone with their products
You guys have said in podcasts that 'noone heard of sandforce' not long ago but I disagree, they were a storage startup and we at least heard of the name in the media for some time and then the products exploded especially with the 2000 series.
Corsair, Coolermaster and whoever else agressively attacking the enthusiast market at all costs, at least OCZ is dedicating themsrelves to something.
Because it does 550/550 and 90K/90K it desrves an award? sorry.
My concern is more at the SSD vendors than the IC makers, implying end-users are guinea pigs/beta testers. Why didnt they put some pipecleaner/feeler parts out to market months ago eg 60GB to gauge the consumer response and compatibilty.
Every enthusiast vendor is doing SSDs now, even Zalman. The market is over saturated. Even sites that specialise in SSD reviews do not really offer an answer to the end user.
The specs look good and the fact they don't have any tradition in this field shouldn't be a problem if the drives perform as they claim.
I think a more deserving "ultimate innovation" award should have been given to someone that built an awesome HDD+SSD controller. SSD are pretty well covered and this new entry doesn't seem to bring breakthrough performance.
A. This award gives them some kind of "hype" for this drive, testing with confirm or debunk any and all attributes.
B. KngtRider - Very long post just to have the takeaway point of Corsair found somebody who could do the same thing but cheaper....hey remember the same podcast they said Sandforce was unknown also when we first heard of them.
C. I'm interested in the reviews for this series, *whip*.
"Enterprise-class proven firmware"
I recommend checking their site.
They have successfully developed products with Renesas according to their site for HDD and have started working on other solutions. So I am guessing proven, being that their HDD is working fine in the industry.
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Following one U.S. retailer letting the cat out of the bag a little early, Sonos has today made official the new Play:1. Priced at $199, the Play:1 is the lowest priced speaker in the Sonos range, and from now until the end of 2013, purchasers will be rewarded with a free Sonos bridge to help get your system up and running. Available today throughout the U.S, the rest of the world will have to wait until October 29.
A custom-designed mid-woofer and tweeter deliver deep, rich and surprisingly big sound. With a powerful low-end and crisp mids and highs, new smart processing technology pushes Sonos' drivers further than ever before, minimizing distortion even at full volume. Plus, PLAY:1 projects a wide field of sound, delivering a great listening experience no matter where you are sitting in the room.
The Play:1 comes in a choice of black or white, but despite its size retains the functionality of its bigger brethren. It connects to your home network in just the same way, and can be controlled via the iOS application just the same as well. And, as with other Sonos speakers, you can pair it up in a system with other speakers and the Sonos Playbar to create stereo or surround sound offerings.
On the top of the Play:1, there's a play/pause button that can also be used to skip to the next track by pressing twice in quick succession. This feature will be coming to existing Sonos products via a software update starting today.
For more information and to find out where to buy, head on over to the source link below. The Play:1 is definitely a lower priced option to get yourself into the Sonos world, but is it enough to convince you if you've held off thus far?
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Budget $10-1000 USD
We are a world's leading manufacturer of replacement parts for fuel dispensers. Headquarter in Greater Boston USA, and has branch offices in Mexico and China.
Aiming to expand more business in Malaysia, and looking for a local sales rep to work with us for assigned market.
Required qualifications,
- Must fluent in Malay and English
- Must be a local citizen
- Solid experience in telemarketing, market research, sales and business development
- Strong skill to develop new accounts
- Overseas working or educational experience preferred
This is a challenging opportunity suitable for young professional with proactive attitude and business savvy skill. This is a commission-based job, and we provide necessary training and coach.
Applicants please send over resume, or any questions you may have. Only qualified ones will be contacted.


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Ohio State forward Thomas leaves Buckeyes, will enter NBA draft after 29-8 season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Forward Deshaun Thomas will forego his final season of eligibility at Ohio State and will enter the NBA draft.
Thomas finishes his Buckeyes career ninth on the school's all-time scoring list. He averaged 19.8 points and 5.9 rebounds this season as the Buckeyes landed in the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament.
"My three years at Ohio State have been the best years of my life," Thomas said. "I have grown tremendously as an individual and as a basketball player. I intend to return to finish my degree, but I believe that now is the best opportunity to pursue my dream and begin my career as a professional basketball player."
Ohio State went 29-8 this season.


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Joseph Dirand's Cool, Calm, & Collected Style
There are people who have a sense of style that's unmistakably cool — someone like Jack Kerouac in the 50s or Miles Davis in the 60s. I think of Joseph Dirand as the interior design equivalent of coolness for the current decade. The Parisian designer combines mid-century influences with forms that pull from varied 21st century references — everything from technology to bikes to tailored menswear.
For such a young and relatively new-on-the-scene designer, this avowal of coolness might seem like a risky statement to make, but I'm not alone. Wallpaper Magazine called him out in their 2010 Design Awards (they honored his interior designs for the Habita Hotel in Monterrey, Mexico), while French Architectural Digest named him in their 2008 "Icons of Design" awards.
His rooms are minimal; usually employ a neutral palette of black, white, and gray; and have an airy, arty sensibility. Design elements that tend to appear repeatedly include furniture by modern greats like Prouvé and Saarinen mixed with vintage signage, sculptural pendant lamps, the occasional Georgia O'Keefe-style cow skull mounted to the wall, and suit jackets as accent pieces, a la Joseph Beuys.
For a deeper look into the designer's portofolio, visit his site.
• Habita Monterrey, Mexico (1-2)
• Hotel Distrito Capital, Mexico City (3-4)
• Home in St. Girons, France (5)
• Holsnyder, Paris (6)
• Balmain, Paris (7-8)
• Interior in Malta (9)
• 5th Avenue Apartment, New York City (10)
• Joseph Dirand Architecture
• Apartment Therapy | 2 Mexican Hotels by Joseph Dirand
• Contemporist | Distrito Capital Hotel by Joseph Dirand
• Diane Pernet | Interview with Joseph Dirand
• Wallpaper Magazine | Best New Hotel 2010: Habita Monterrey by Joseph Dirand and Landa Arquitectos
Photos: Adrien Dirand / Joseph Dirand (1, 5-10) Habita Monterey (2), Hotel Distrito Capital (3,4)


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I have done miles and miles of the string piecing this way for borders, quilt blocks, etc...I use 3" wide paper and can when done, cut pieces for many many different patterns.
I like it sort of wonky rather than each piece cut exactly the same and sewn straight..but you can do either
I start with my paper in a box or in the pic you can see I use the thread holder...anything to keep it from rolling all over.
I cut my scraps anywhere from about 1" wide to 1 1/2" wide and about 3 1/2" long.
First you lay one piece right side up on the end of your paper...lay the next strip face down on that and sew as shown using 1/4" seam allowance.. Flip it back and finger press and then lay the next piece face down on that and repeat...I like to sew them at a little angle here and there to make them "wonky".....continue on as long as you like but I find normally I stopped at about 1 yard of the piecing and trimmed it as shown and then rolled it up and continued on...make sense?


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BOSTON — The offensive eruption we all knew was coming from Tyler Seguin took down Tampa Bay tonight.
The rookie forward, skating in just his second NHL playoff game, finished the night with two goals and two assists as the Bruins won a game at the TD Garden despite some of the loosest defense they've ever played under head coach Claude Julien.
With the 6-5 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Bruins evened the series at one game apiece heading to Tampa.
Here's a glance at the box score:
•In addition to Seguin's four-point night, the Bruins also got multi-point games from Michael Ryder (2-1-3), Tomas Kaberle (0-2-2), Nathan Horton (1-2-3) and Dennis Seidenberg (0-2-2).
•Seguin was plus-3. Not to ruin the moment, but Johnny Boychuk was a minus-3.
•Seidenberg finished the night with a plus-2 rating in 31:25 of ice time.
•Vinny Lecavalier led the Lightning with a 1-3-4 night.
•Nathan Horton finished with seven hits but also took two minor penalties.


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Nov 1 (Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc restored power to about 2,000 homes in lower Manhattan and 28,200 in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, it said in a statement.
Two of the underground electrical networks, taken out of service on Monday night due to floodwater from Storm Sandy, were restored to service.
The utility noted that some buildings may still be without electricity due to basement flooding or damage to equipment.
As of 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday (2359 GMT), about 719,000 customers in New York City and neighboring Westchester County were without service, the company said.
That included about 227,000 homes and businesses in Manhattan and 74,000 in Brooklyn.
Con Edison on Tuesday said that customers served by underground electric equipment, like in Manhattan, should have power back within four days.


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Are you looking to embrace your inner Britney Spears — and shave your head? Instead of selling your hair (the salon where Britney went razor-happy is auctioning off her tresses), what about donating your 'do? Britney's ex Kevin Federline reportedly donated his hair to Locks of Love when he went from a shoulder-length coif to a buzz cut. That charity provides free hairpieces and wigs to children who have lost their hair due to illness. It's pretty easy to do — take it from someone who knows. Three weeks ago, I made my own donation. I just filled out a form online and mailed in my cut-off hair (which took only a year and a half to grow — the charity needs a minimum of 10 inches). Best of all, you don't need to go for a full-on chrome dome like Britney; a nice short bob will do. — Cara Shultz
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010
A midweek uncovering
Oooh, now I'm all over-excited and attracting flies again. I'd better go and lie back on some crackers until I feel more myself.
15 comments:
- Chris Stovell said...
Ah! That's absolutely gorgeous - Choc Lit have done it again! No wonder you're thrilled.
- 22 September 2010 at 14:06
- Julie Cohen said...
Wow, that's lovely! Hope it sells like crazy!
- 22 September 2010 at 14:07
- Jane Lovering said...
I am thrilled, Chris. It conjures up some of the 'feel' of the book, which is quite a trick! And the beads, the beads are so pretty....
- 22 September 2010 at 14:08
- Sarah Callejo said...
It is a beautiful cover and I'm sure it will turn many heads.
- 22 September 2010 at 14:56
- Jane Lovering said...
Thank you all, chaps! I am a happy bunny. It's taken us a while to get there, but now we have I can relax for about half an hour.
- 22 September 2010 at 15:19
- Phillipa said...
Yay!!! Congratulations, Jane, it's gorgeous and very distinctive. P x
- 22 September 2010 at 15:30
- Phillipa said...
Did my 'yay' post work?
- 22 September 2010 at 15:32
That looks fab! Congratulations!
- 22 September 2010 at 17:06
- Cat Marsters/Kate Johnson said...
Ooh very nice! And...Jemimia? Is that a typo or did I miss out on a dipthong when I named my cat? (Er, my cat is called Jemima. She's not called Please Don't Stop The Music. Too long to yell out the back door and you look a pillock in the vets' waiting room.)
- 22 September 2010 at 17:31
- Margaret James said...
Gorgeous cover, will sell in zillions, have ordered mine!
- 22 September 2010 at 17:46
- Jane Lovering said...
Thanks again! And no, Kate, it was a mistype, she's called Jemima like the cat (and just as prone to wandering off...). Although I don't need an animal with an odd name to look a pillock in the vet's waiting room. I've fallen off a chair before now.
- 22 September 2010 at 17:50
- Debs said...
That's a wonderful cover. I can't wait to read the book.
- 22 September 2010 at 18:23
- lynda said...
Congratulations, beautiful cover.
Cannot wait to read the book.
Keep up the good work, you inspire me to keep blogging, talking of which...
Hope you have calmed down :-)
- 22 September 2010 at 20:56
- Christina Courtenay said...
Brilliant, Jane, well worth waiting for! Can't wait to read it now! xx
- 23 September 2010 at 17:09
- Jan Jones said...
Lovely cover, Jane! I am now imagining a story in which all the characters are victims of the Registrar's inability to spell...
- 24 September 2010 at 22:17


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Joe Ferreri has seen a lot of things in his 92 years.
"You can see a better picture of it. How it really looked," said Ferreri about a picture of his childhood home hanging on a wall of his house.
His life started in a farm house north of Bryan back in 1919.
His pinnacle, building a high rise he thought would change the face of Bryan/College Station.
"I thought I was doing something for the city and the college by going up with the high rise to indicate that this is now not a town but getting ready to be a city. That is the image I was trying to create," said Ferreri.
To see the whole picture, you have to start in the Big Apple.
In the tunnels of New York City, Joe got his first job. After his family moved there during the Great Depression, Joe worked for the city's subway transportation system.
With the start of World War II, his life took another turn and he joined the Navy.
At the end of the war and after more than a decade away from Bryan, Joe decided to move back and get involved in his uncle's family business.
We now know it as Catalena Hatters, but back in the late 40's Clayton Furniture occupied the space and it was Joe's first business.
With the 50's, Joe once again started something new and opened two drive inn's. The Triangle Drive Inn and Sugar And Spice. Both businesses met a lot of success and his reputation on the table got the attention of one Earl Rudder.
"Mr. Rudder came to visit me and told me he was getting ready to build a hotel. I told him, I don't know anything about a hotel. He said, well you know the food business, it's not going to take you long to learn about a hotel," said Ferreri.
So Joe did build it and in 1960, the Ramada Inn on the corner of University Drive and Texas Avenue opened.
"We built exactly what Mr. Rudder wanted. It had an olympic swimming pool, a faculty club, at least 150 rooms, and a banquet room that held at least 1000 people," said Ferreri.
It was the best of times for the grand hotel and it served as a focal point for the community and Texas A&M.
"We were at 90 percent occupancy doing real good business. And if you got to expand at that time (you do it) in fact Ramada Inn was insisting that we do something," said Ferreri.
So in 1980, construction on a new high rise began. In a matter of a year, the building had grown to 17 stories and included 20 apartments purchased by prominent Aggie oilmen. As the high rise topped out, the bottom of the oil business dropped out.
"Every one of them had gone bankrupt except for Clayton Williams. He kept his deal but that wasn't enough," said Ferreri.
Despite interest rates going through the roof and several empty apartments, Joe pushed on and opened his hotel.
It was the crown jewel of B/CS but thanks to the tough economy, Joe couldn't keep his head above water. He fought bankruptcy the best he could, but in the end the bank took his pride and joy.
"They took everything from me expect my house, my wife, my son, a dog, a cat, and one car. That was it. I lost 32 million dollars in money and assets," said Ferreri with a blank look on his face.
It was the end of the line for Joe and the Ramada Inn. It had switched hands a number of times but its most recent reincarnation, The Plaza Hotel, seemed to keep the curse of the 80's oil bust with it and the doors were shut for good in 2010.
Joe hadn't been inside The Plaza Hotel for 20 years. So, with the Plaza scheduled for demolition next month, we took the man who built it there for the last time.
"This is something. It'll make tears come out of your eyes," Ferreri said.
It's no longer the grand hotel he envisioned and built but memories of the good days came flooding back to Joe. Like when the dining room was accidentally decorated with a little bit too much orange.
"I didn't pay attention to it and when we opened up there was almost a riot. We had to close it down for a couple of days and bring in new upholstery and change all the colors to maroon and white. I'll never forget that," said Ferreri with a hearty laugh.
Or how the view has changed from one of the hotel's balconies.
"This was all country," he said while standing on a 16th floor balcony looking at University Drive.
One of Joe's most vivid memories happened in 1963.
"There was a TV set right out here, a small one. When I walked through here and it was on, Kennedy was shot in Dallas and I said no. Can't be," recalled Ferreri.
Then there's Joe's pride and joy. The hotels original banquet room.
"A lot of happiness and a lot of problems went into this big room," said Ferreri.
The hotel is in the process of being cleared out for demolition but even then, years of vandalism are still apparent.
"So if you had to do it all over again, would you build the high rise," I asked Ferreri at the end of our tour.
"No.....no I wouldn't," said Joe with a huge laugh.
But Joe does plan on having mixed emotions when the building comes down.
"It's going to be tears and then it's going to be joy because (when) they build what they're supposed to it will be a beautiful set up. According to their pictures, it'll make this corner look very, very pretty," said Joe.
When Joe and I first met, one of my questions had to with the demolition of the building and if he wanted any part of it. His answer seemed to sum up his 30 year relationship with the building.
"It would be an honor to do it because I know it stood up that long and it was a perfect building. I would love to destroy it, it would give me a lot of satisfaction. I know it sounds bad but that's the fact. I would go away very happy," said Ferreri in a somber tone.
You may remember another one of Mr. Ferreri's local endeavors. He built Ferreri's Italian on the corner of Harvey Mitchell and Texas Avenue but closed its doors back in 1997.
Mr. Ferreri now enjoys the retired life with his wife of 40 years.


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In the spring of 1895, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) made his first visit to Bryn Mawr College at M. Carey Thomas's request. Under her proprietary eye and in association with the campus architects, Cope & Stewardson, Olmsted began to work out a general plan for the campus. Although mainly retired from professional practice by 1895, Olmsted played a major role in working out the plan's basic principles, after which, it was his nephew, stepson, and later partner, John C. Olmsted (1852-1920), who supervised the project.
Despite concerns over cost and practicality, Thomas believed in hiring the
best and profiting fully from their advice, a view she confirmed later in her
November 4, 1908 letter to John Olmsted: "Of course we cannot afford to
do much in any one year, but what we do ought to be done right."
turned down the Olmsteds' offer in 1897 to have their general plan lithographed,
and instead sketched a reduced version of it herself,
which could then be inexpensively reproduced and used for fundraising purposes.
Although the Bryn Mawr College Trustees had informally approved the plan in
December of that year, formal approval was contingent on the resolution of budgetary
issues as well as the architects' determination of the final shape of the new
library and gym enlargement.
With his 1897 general plan, F. L. Olmsted developed a new overall concept for Bryn Mawr's campus. When he began the project, the number of buildings had grown substantially from the time of Vaux's original plan. In addition to Taylor, Merion, the gymnasium and the Deanery, the grounds now included Cartref, President Rhoads's house and now the comptroller's office; Dolgelly, today known as Helfarian; Dalton, the new science building; and three new dormitories - Radnor, Denbigh and Pembroke.
With Denbigh's construction in 1891 and the acquisition of the plot of land
west of Yarrow Street, enabling Yarrow to be closed, Vaux's original concept
for the campus was rendered obsolete. Instead, the new focus was on placing
buildings around the perimeter, providing open space in the center for outdoor
activities and attractive, unobstructed views. Olmsted's plan continued this
focus, primarily through the use of what he referred to as "border"
or "screening" plantations and his strongly urged proposal for the
"obliteration" of the two rows of maple trees north of Taylor Hall,
otherwise known as Senior Row.
Further reinforcing the new concept for the campus, Olmsted worked closely with Cope & Stewardson regarding the placement of Rockefeller Hall and the library. Rockefeller was designed to adjoin the west end of Pembroke and thereby continue to line the edge of campus. The joining of these two buildings was also designed to complement the internal positioning of the library. Discussion of the library site originated in a conference between Olmsted, Stewardson and Cope, in which Rhoads and Thomas also participated. It was decided then that the library's placement would form an open quadrangle with Taylor and Pembroke, with its front entrance centered on the tower of Taylor Hall and its front line aligned with the projection of Pembroke. Evident from the way that Olmsted has shown them, the precise footprints of the library and Rockefeller had not yet been resolved at the time this plan was drawn.
There are several other notable recommendations apparent on this original plan. These include a square plaza to aggrandize the College's main entrance at the corner where Rockefeller Arch now stands, a formal flower garden and an aquatic plant basin at the far end of campus near the present gymnasium, and an evergreen garden next to the future extension of Pembroke.
Although some of these individual projects were never implemented, Olmsted's
general plan was followed fairly faithfully until 1928, when proposals for Goodhart
Hall and later, Rhoads Hall, no longer heeded the pattern. Thomas, who had retired
in 1922 but still maintained a strong presence on campus, strongly objected
to the placement of these new buildings, feeling that the College should continue
to adhere to the original Olmsted concept and plan.
the area of the present-day athletic fields, Olmsted designed a quarter-mile
oval bicycle track, with a tree-lined "pleached walk" along one edge
and a central space intended for tennis and basketball, as well as skating in
the winter. Expense and logistical problems did not allow for the center to
be flooded in a controlled manner to create the skating pond. However, this
area did tend to flood and freeze during the winter months, thus on occasion
creating an impromptu version of Olmsted's idea.
Bryn Mawr College
Campus Plan - Hutton, Vaux & Olmsted
Collegiate Gothic - Cope and Stewardson
Details & Interior - De Forest
Paving Tiles - Mercer
Decorative Sculpture - Ashbee & Miller
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A catholic monastery devoted to the teachings of St. Benedict
(1) This first day of February was a foggy one-all morning and
most of the afternoon. For a good part of the day, you could not
see the Archabbey Church from the Guest House!
(2) Feast of the Presentation, an OP-ranked celebration. Father
Prior Kurt presided, and our Mass Heb, Father Adrian, preached. +++
After Midday Prayer, we received the body of Father Eric in the
Monastery Entry Way. We prayed II Vespers of the Feast of the
Presentation at five o'clock, and then after supper prayed the
Office of the Dead, Father Prior Kurt presided at both the
Reception of the Body and the Office of the Dead; Brother Maurus
offered the remembrance at the Office of the Dead.
(3) We celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection for Father Eric at
10 o'clock this morning, with burial in our cemetery following.
Father Noël preached the homily at the funeral Mass, at which
Archabbot Justin presided. Our seminarians joined us for the
liturgies. +++ Fathers Archabbot, Prior and Subprior offered the
traditional Blessing of the Throats on this feast of St.
Blaise-this year, due to Father Eric's funeral, after
(4) This evening Father Boniface had a serious seizure at the
facility where he has been undergoing rehab since his second stroke
last month. He was taken to Community East Hospital in
Indianapolis. He is mostly unresponsive, although he will make
verbal remarks from time to time. His doctors are conducting tests
to determine the precise cause of the stroke and the most effective
means of treatment.
(5) The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and Father Harry is our Mass
Heb. +++ Once again, we welcomed many visitors to the hill and to
our Sunday Eucharist; these included about 24 members of St. John
the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana.
(6) We welcomed to the hill a group of guests from Corpus Christi
Catholic Church of Lawrence, Kansas, who are visiting us for
several days. We ask God's blessings on all guests and pilgrims to
the Holy Hill.
(7) Among visitors to the hill today is Father Matthew Gerlach, an
alumnus from our College class of 1992 and our Theology class of
1996. Father is Vocation Director for the Diocese of Tulsa, and is
here for the evaluation of his seminarians.
(8) Our seminary is hosting several bishops who are participating
in a discussion of African Clerical Migration. Welcome to the Most
Rev. Richard Pates (Des Moines), Most Rev. Ronald Herzog
(Alexandria), Most Rev. William Medley (Owensboro), and Most Rev.
Lee Piche (Auxiliary, Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis). +++
Father Abbot Justin left for the annual Abbot President's Council
and then the Abbots' Workshop, held this year at St. Joseph Abbey
in Covington, Louisiana. He'll be returning to the hill on February
(9) Twenty-four participants from St. Aloysius Catholic Church in
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, are here through the 12th, enjoying a
"Scrapbooking Retreat."
(10) It seems that on her feast, St. Scholastica did indeed pray up
a storm-at least we had snow flurries off and on throughout the
morning and afternoon. +++ On this O.P.-ranked feast of St.
Benedict's twin sister, Father Prior Kurt presided, and Father
Harry preached, at the 7:30 a.m. Conventual Mass. +++ Father Jeremy
began offering his weekend retreat, "Together for Life: A Romantic
Covenant," to 32 couples at our Guest House and Retreat
(11) About 30 monks enjoyed a pizza lunch at The UnStable; Prior
Kurt, Brother Martin, Brother John Mark and second-year theology
seminarian Tim Wyciskalla (Indianapolis) did the pizza-making. +++
We received the oblations of David and Karen Jenkins of Boonville,
Indiana, and Matthew Sprauer of Centerville, Ohio, after Midday
Prayer in Archabbey Church. God's blessings upon them and upon all
our oblates!
(12) Father Pius is our Mass Heb this week but, as he was assigned
out preaching for a "Saint Meinrad Sunday," Father Harry presided
and preached in his place. +++ About 30 seminarians from the St.
John's Formation House in our seminary joined us for Vespers and
then a buffet supper in our refectory.
(13) We're awaiting Father Abbot's return, tomorrow, from the
annual Abbot President's Council and Abbot's Workshop. Other than
this anticipation, it was a pretty quiet day on the hill!
(14) Twenty-six seminarians received the ministry of acolyte, and
24 received the ministry of lector, at an evening Eucharist in the
seminary's St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, celebrated by the Most Rev.
Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville. In this latter group
were Brother Luke of Saint Meinrad and Brother Philippe of Togo,
West Africa.
(15) Father Pius preached this morning at the Conventual Eucharist.
The monastic community enjoyed the weekly "special desserts" in the
(16) Among visitors to the hill today was Father William Novak, an
alumnus from our College class of 1990 and our Theology class of
1995. Father is Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma
City and is here for the evaluation of his seminarians.
(17) Two of our "visiting Benedictines," Brother Victor from
Conception Abbey in Missouri and Brother Simon from St. Benedict's
Abbey in Kansas, headed out with nine diocesan seminarians to
participate in the annual seminarian basketball tournament, held
this year at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio.
We eagerly await the results.
(18) Brother Zachary is halfway through offering his weekend
retreat, "From our Hands to our Hearts: Praying the Rosary," to 54
participants at our Guest House and Retreat Center.
(19) Father Brendan was scheduled to be our Heb on this Sunday
beginning the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. He's battling a bit of
the flu, though, and so Father Joseph graciously stepped in to
preside and preach at our Conventual Mass. +++ We exposed the
Blessed Sacrament on the altar at the conclusion of Mass, as we
began our annual Eucharistic Day. Various monks signed up for set
periods of adoration, while others-including several guests and
students-came into the church throughout the afternoon for a few
minutes of quiet prayer and adoration. Father Prior Kurt presided
at Vespers and gave the Benediction, which concluded the day. +++
Brothers Victor and Simon and their fellow (diocesan) seminarians
returned from the b-ball tourney, having racked up three wins in
four games.
(20) The Monastic Chapter met this evening and supported Novice
Anushka's petition to continue with the second half-year of his
(21) To celebrate Shrove Tuesday, we had our special weekly dessert
this evening: the ice cream specialties went quickly! +++ After
Compline, Father Abbot Justin offered his pre-Lenten Conference
beginning, as is our custom, with a reading from Chapter 49 of the
Rule of St. Benedict, "On the Observance of Lent."
(22) Father Abbot Justin presided at our Conventual Mass on this
Ash Wednesday morning. After his homily, he blessed the ashes,
received them from Prior Kurt, and then distributed ashes to him
and the community. We monks also submitted our Bona Opera to the
abbot: a listing of the "extra measure" of prayer, fasting or
charity we intend to practice during this holy season.
(23) This Thursday evening is one of several evenings throughout
this month in which a number of our seminarians are taking part in
the Development Office's annual Phonathon. Every night they spend
several hours, enjoying interesting conversations with our alumni
throughout the country. We're grateful for their generosity with
their time, and for the generosity of our many friends and
(24) Father Eugene is beginning his weekend retreat at our Guest
House and Retreat Center this evening, "Reading the Book of Hosea."
Twenty-eight guests are taking part in this retreat.
(25) Sixty students are on the hill this weekend for another round
of weekend courses. Father Tom Richstatter, OFM, is offering
"Sacraments of Initiation"; Sisters Maria Tasto, OSB, and Kathy
Huber, OSB, from Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, are
offering "A Transformed Life"; and Dr. Alexander Hwang is offering
"Medieval Church History." +++ We received word that Abbot Georg of
Einsiedeln Abbey, our mother house, died today; Abbot Georg
suffered a stroke about a week ago. May he, and all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace.
(26) On this First Sunday of Lent, Father Germain is our Mass Heb.
+++ Since Ash Wednesday we've made a slight change in our beginning
the main meal of the day. After the Prayer Before Meals, we sit for
the customary reading from the Rule of St. Benedict and then, when
this reading is finished, we proceed through the serving line.
Father Abbot Justin suggested this as a Lenten practice (with the
intention of it continuing after Lent) to encourage us to be a bit
more attentive to the instruction of our monastic father.
(27) We received word that Father Christian passed the
comprehensive exams for his STL this morning. Congratulations,
Father Christian! Take a short break to celebrate-and then back to
the books! +++ Brother Silas presented the first of our Lenten
conferences this evening in the Chapter Room after Compline,
reflecting upon the opening prayer and preface for this coming
Sunday, the Second Sunday of Lent, with its Gospel account of the
(28) This evening, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Joseph Perry gave
the annual Black History Lecture in the seminary gallery. He spoke
on "The History and Sanctity of Father Augustus Tolton" who, born
into slavery in 1854, became the first American diocesan priest of
African descent.
(29) On this "extra day of the year," we pass along the good news
that our confrere, Brother Matthew, currently pursuing graduate
studies at the University of Toronto, has been accepted into the
PhD program. Congratulations to him-and prayerful support to each
of our five monks now in graduate school.
We end February's entries with a quote from the Rule of St.
"At all times the lifestyle of a monk ought to have a Lenten
quality. However, because few have that kind of strength, we urge
them to guard their lives with all purity during these Lenten days.
All should work together at effacing during this holy season the
negligences of other times."
Chapter 49, "The Observance of Lent"
Translation by Father Terence Kardong, OSB, monk of Assumption
Each day the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey write another page
in the long history of Benedictine monks throughout the world. Here
are recent events chronicled at Saint Meinrad.
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When people ask where we met I am proud to say "On Match.com." Yes, it can happen!
Chad and I met at a local Mexican restaurant on a Saturday afternoon for margaritas. I had been on Match off and on for a few years and had met some nice men and even had a couple of relationships. So when I found myself single again I thought I would try Match again. Chad had only been on Match for a month or so. I am actually the one who contacted him first. I had always found that when I did customized searches I found more of the men that interested me.
The day of our first date it was instantly clear there was a mutual attraction. But it went so far beyond that. We talked for hours and it was obvious that we both wanted to be completely open and share as much about ourselves as we could. There were no games and no mysteries. And this is how our relationship progressed.
I often say that I have dated a lot of men and yet this one was different right from the start. It was just easy and completely natural… and it still is. We will be married October 27th, 2012 at the top of a mountain in North Carolina at sunset.
We believe there are soul mates and we believe that Match helped us find each other. I tell people all the time, "It can happen… just look at how happy we are." Thank you Match.
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Things to see and do with kids in Crete
Crete Kids Attractions
With miles of coastline the beautiful sandy beaches may be more than enough to keep kids happy on holiday, but travellers would be wrong to think this is all there is on offer for kids on Crete.
Kids and adults alike will love taking a pirate ship cruise for the day from Rethymno, enjoy splashing around in the Limnoupolis Water Park in Chania, or have a ball taking part in some traditional water activities like jet skiing, snorkelling, waterskiing and banana boat rides at Star Beach Water Park in Hersonissos. A day-trip to the small island of Spinalonga, just north of Crete, to explore the fortress of the former leper colony, is a must for those interested in this sort of history and kids tend to find the place fascinating and spooky as all the buildings and streets are empty and abandoned. Kids might not be interested in all the historical sites, but tell them the story of the labyrinth and legendary Minotaur who is said to have lived in Knossos Palace, and they'll be captivated by this majestic attraction for hours. At any rate, some children love nothing more than an exciting ruin to explore and can let their imaginations run wild in these ancient, atmospheric places.
When the weather is grey and outdoor activities with the children are not an option, parents staying in some of the larger hotels can make use of the kid's clubs which offer mini discos, indoor playgrounds, scavenger hunts and more, and are a good way for kids to make friends and stay happy during bad weather.
Crete Aquarium
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Lido Waterpark
A must for all families on vacation in Kos, especially with young children, Lido Waterpark provides wonderful games,…
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The musical Avenue Q has a song titled "The Internet is for Porn." While I make no comment on that, I can confirm that the Internet certainly is for genealogy.
Since beginning my family research, I have primarily used Ancestry.com, although vigilant verification of all member-supplied information is essential. But marvellous as Ancestry is, it is not the only source. There are any number of websites, blogs and forums out there, that, with patience and an intrinsic love of puzzle-solving, can yield all kinds of useful information. Besides Google, which is invaluable, through the Internet I have located and corresponded with distant cousins who have offered help over some "brick walls", and received aid from volunteers on numerous websites.
Two particular favorite sites are the Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center, which has an astonishing amount of information on Ohio history, combined with an easy-to-use database, and Find A Grave. Find A Grave is a free site, run collectively by volunteers around the country, who list cemetery inhabitants, and provide photos (when possible) on request. From kind Find A Grave members, I have been sent photos of the headstones of numerous relatives, including Southworth Hamlin (paternal seventh great-grandfather, and another of those people with wonderful names)
With all of this data at my fingertips, it is hard to imagine how anyone could have successfully created a family tree before the Internet. Travelling--either to a local genealogy library, if available, or to relevant county courthouses, if possible--and, more likely, the U S Mail were the only real resources. I like to imagine that two of my ancestors were able to assist at least a few of those earlier researchers. Both Leroy Stanley Burnett (31 Aug 1910 - 11 May 1980), my paternal grandfather, and William Edwin Kinman (Mar 1858 - 13 Jun 1925), a maternal second great-grandfather, were postmasters at one time, in Hewitt and Morgan, Minnesota, respectively.
|Grandpa Burnett's Postmaster Appointment
Before the Internet, researchers checked out those county courthouses for vital records, and when they could find copies of the US Federal Census--jackpot!--they were able to get even more information. One of my relations, Thomas Francis Kinman (31 Dec 1877 - aft 1940), a maternal great-grand uncle (the son of Postmaster Kinman mentioned above), was actually a census enumerator in 1900; he was the guy who went door to door asking all the questions, and writing down the responses. It's no wonder that his family was the first one on the page!
|If only all the Census enumerators had such nice penmanship!
Thomas Kinman did not rest on his laurels after 1900, nor did he remain a teacher, as shown above. Using--what else?--Google, I was able to discover that he was listed in the Nebraska Hall of Fame for 1940, Hall County edition. Here's the listing, in full:
KINMAN, THOMAS FRANCIS Auto Dealer; b Redwood Co, Minn Dec 31, 1877; s of William E Kinman-Sarah J Conley; ed Redwood Minn HS; Southern Minn Normal & Bus Coll; m Bertha J Matz June 24, 1908 Roscoe S D; s Richard E; d Vada M, Jean F, Wilma L, Betty L; 1904-05 Jerauld Co atty, Lane S D; 1905-08 asst cash & cash in bank, Lane S D; 1908-10 bank owner; 1915-17 owner Chevrolet Agcy Mitchell S D; 1917-20 special representative for Chevrolet Motor Co at Minneapolis Minn; 1920-22 mgr retail store at Omaha, 1922-25 special representative at Des Moines Ia, 1925-27 asst zone mgr at Omaha, 1927-30 zone mgr at Fargo N D; 1930-32 zone mgr at Omaha; 1932-34 asst mgr B O P Motor Co, Omaha; 1934- owner Central Chevrolet Motor Co. Grand Island; C of C; Liederkranz Soc; Riverside Country Club; Woodland Country Club; AF&AM 231; Scot Rite, Yankton S D; Shrine, Aberdeen S D; Gun Club; hobbies, golf, fishing, hunting; off 121 E 2nd; res 1906 W Koenig, Grand Island.
Which just shows that not everything on the Internet, whether genealogical or not, is that interesting. (Although I do take a delight in the fact that he had daughters named Betty and Wilma....) And despite the fact that Thomas Francis Kinman and I may not have a lot in common, we are family.


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One of the crucial design elements that sets the tone of a room, flooring should be a top consideration when planning a refurbishment or extension. Although functionality is a key component, flooring can be extremely evocative of a certain mood or culture; terracotta tiles form the perfect basis for a Mediterranean aesthetic, while reclaimed pine creates the impression of old-fashioned comfort.
When picking out new flooring for your property, consider how busy each particular room is likely to be, placing the most durable materials in the areas that will be most occupied. You should also think about lighting; the subtle differences between wood textures and stains may be more apparent under natural light than electric, so it's advisable to try installing a sample first to confirm that you're happy with the overall effect. Once you've seen exactly how the material appears in your home, you can progress to full installation or try an alternative option.
Painted patterns
Painted hardwood first found popularity in 18th-century America, when people began painting their floors in elaborate designs, often mimicking parquetry or mosaic tiles. After falling out of fashion in the 20th century, this vintage-inspired look is enjoying a resurgence. Simple patterns such as checkerboards and thin stripes work well and prevent the look from becoming overpowering. Keep walls plain, and choose furnishings in co-ordination with an accent colour from the pattern.
Bold block colour
Treating your hardwood floor like a statement wall and painting it in your favourite eye-catching colour can add a touch of offbeat style to any room. Primary colours and saturated hues lend a sense of playfulness, perfect for children's bedrooms or to brighten up small spaces such as bathrooms and galley kitchens. Rich shades like burnt orange and midnight blue contribute to a romantic look, working well in living rooms and kitchens. Preserve a balance by painting the walls in a light, neutral shade.
Muted hardwood
Hardwood traditionally comes in natural tones such as mahogany, beech and pine, but can be stained to great effect; for example, ash-grey wood is an understated and stylish choice. The combination of traditional materials with futuristic colour furnishings works well in minimalist interior design, particularly in loft-style spaces. Pale wood reflects light beautifully, making small rooms appear larger and brightening dimly-lit spaces.
Intricate parquet
Parquet flooring uses different shades of wood to create texture and pattern. Often associated with palatial Edwardian homes, it can be employed to best effect in large rooms or in entryways. Bold parquet flooring has taken a back-seat to minimalist design influences in recent years, but like painted hardwood, is starting to make a comeback. If you feel that parquet throughout the room would be overwhelming, you can simply parquet a central section to create a natural focal point, where you might otherwise place an Oriental rug or coffee table. Geometric designs create a modern aesthetic, while ornate swirls and spirals pay homage to eastern woodworking traditions.
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You've probably seen a zen garden before, whether in full size or small for your desk, they are all about calming the mind and sharpening focus. Similar to a zen garden are balancing stones that are stacked to create a similar effect, it takes time and it relaxes and helps you focus. Why are we going there? Easy, this is inspired by stacking stones, except they are made to easily stack, taking the balancing act out of the equation.
The 'Balance' Salt & Pepper-Set by Toast Living includes 3 stone shaped containers, the top white one is for salt, the middle dark gray one is for pepper and the bottom one is for a dipping sauce like soy. It's already beautiful as it is, but the fact that the stones have a different surface treatment, one is glazed and glossy, one is untreated and matt – is just another lovely feature to make this salt and pepper set even more special.
A very lovely item for an asian inspired table or just to add a different touch to your presentation.
Material: Porcelain
- Salt: 6,5 x 5 x 3 cm BxTxH
- Pepper: 9 x 5,5 x 3 cm BxTxH
- Oil: 11,5 x 7 x 2,5 cm BxTxH
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There are a variety of methods to support the preservation Central Christian College's quality. You can even further the impact of your support with our matching program!
Without this support Central would not be able to maintain its outstanding teaching faculty, incredibly diverse student body, and instructional commitment to preparing young people for active, fulfilling, Christ-based lives. This combination of assets is a source of pride for all members of Central Christian College's community. It is also what draws faculty and students of high caliber here.


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Hummer Introduces H3T Sportsman at SEMA Show
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In some news from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Hummer has introduced a pair of concepts designed from the ground up for some good ol' outdoor recreation—you know, the kind of thing Hummers were supposed to do to begin with, according to motorcrave.com. The H3 Moab throws an homage to the country's most renowned off-road venue with a variety of mods and aftermarket parts including front- and rear-suspension modifications, 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM2 tires, grille and roof basket lamps, winch and beefed-up body protection. The H3T Sportsman (shown at left) is positioned as "the ultimate outdoorsman's truck" and has been given powertrain modifications, suspension enhancements and a variety of Hummer accessories and aftermarket components. Hummer doesn't plan on producing either of these vehicles until its sale to the Chinese is official.


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Banned! 8 Hip-Hop Videos You Won't Ever See on MTV
The Video: "White America," by Eminem
Why It Got Banned: MTV loves airing most of Slim Shady's videos. But they didn't go for this video after they deemed it to be "anti-American" in 2002.
Did It Deserve It? NO! We say, if you're gonna let "Guilty Conscience" air and you're gonna use Em for all he's worth during awards shows, you may as well let him have the opportunity to air out his grievances when he wants to. This just went to show that no one was above having their video banned on MTV.


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Carlson Executive Education Announces Scholarship Winners
The 10 winners will attend one of Executive Education's topic specific open enrollment programs.
A nonprofit that helps families and individuals transition out of homelessness and poverty, a custom hydraulic power systems manufacturer, and a desktop and mobile app marketing organization are just three of the 10 organizations that have recently been awarded scholarships from Carlson Executive Education.
The 10 winners who will be able to attend one of Carlson Executive Education's topic specific open enrollment programs include Bridging, Convey Compliance Systems, Inc., Coridian Technologies, Inc., Dem-Con Companies, The Event Group, Inc., JEM Technical, Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Minnesota Online High School, Primordial Soup, LLC, and W3i.
Offered to small companies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs, scholarships were based on the applicant's ability to articulate how they could overcome challenges or capitalize on opportunities by attending a Carlson Executive Education open enrollment program.
"We had great feedback from the organizations who took advantage of the scholarships last year and we look forward to helping these 10 new winners get the additional skills they need to advance their organizations," says Mark Kizilos, assistant dean of Carlson Executive Education.
Half of the winners selected the "MBA Essentials" program, a relatively new program in Executive Education's collection. "MBA Essentials has quickly become a very popular program," says Kizilos. "It's a condensed MBA curriculum, just twice a week for five weeks, designed for those who can't commit to a full MBA program yet are still seeking to get a better understanding of the key challenges facing the various functions in their organization, and improve their communication with senior management, clients, customers, and suppliers."
Other classes selected by scholarship recipients included "Negotiation Strategies for Executives," "Finance for Non-Financial Managers," and The Art and Practice of Effective Coaching."


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Maintain git and CVS synchronized
The idea of using .git and CVS in parallel is that both version control systems use files in sub-directories to keep track of versioning state. And both have a mechanism to ignore directories that should not be tracked. So we simply use both tools in the same folder letting each of them ignore the other.
We also benefit from the fact that git doesn't mind where a certain file comes from historically (i.e. checked out from CVS or from git). As long as it has the correct SHA1 hash git will recognize it as "equal" to the objects in its object database. This makes it possible to make a change, check it into CVS, wait until the change gets pushed into the git repository, fetch it from there and not get a merge conflict when the file comes in through the back door into git. As soon as git receives a change sent out by CVS the updated files will simply no longer be marked 'changed' in the workspace.
That way we can use git for development and communication between developers and for local day-to-day version control. Developers can also maintain several development topics they work on in parallel in distinct branches and switch from one to the other whenever they like. In short: all the nice things that git enables.
We'll not check anything into CVS during this stage. Only when we have put together a stable change set we'll check out the corresponding branch in git, run a CVS update so that CVS can identify the changes, create a patch to be saved to the corresponding bug-entry in Bugzilla and commit the changes as a single well-defined change set into CVS to make it available to outside users or community developers.
This way we get the best out of both worlds:
- We get full git flexibility at development time removing the overhead of sending around large patch sets and allowing granular control and transparency of development advances throughout the team even when it takes weeks or months until a stable change-set is ready for publication on CVS.
- CVS OTOH will remain there as a well-known, well-established, tool-rich source repository, accessible to less tech-savvy outside users that only want to track stable changes.
Prerequisites and Assumptions
- I assume that you already have a PKP-application (say OMP) checked out from CVS in a folder. I'll reference to this directory by '/omp'. Replace 'omp' with the application you want to check out wherever it occurs.
- git knows nothing about keyword expansion. Please make sure that you update your whole source tree from CVS with the -kk option to avoid differences between git and CVS checkouts. The -kk option is sticky so this has only to be done once for every source tree. Eclipse allows you to set the -kk option in the 'Window->Preferences->Team->CVS->Files and Folders'.
- I also assume that you've checked out the pkp library in the folder 'lib/pkp' and that you have it under CVS version control.
- You should have read the git sub-module tutorial. I assume that you've understood git and git submodule basics.
- You should have forked the official PKP repositories on github as described in HOW-TO check out PKP applications from git. Just do the remote forking, do nothing locally. What we describe here is an alternative approach.
- Please replace 'youruser' with your github user wherever it occurs.
- I am using vim as an editor. Please feel free to use whatever editor you like instead.
Initialize the git repository
We create an empty git repository within the existing application folder that is already under CVS control:
cd /omp git init
Now configure git to ignore CVS directories. Edit '.git/info/exclude' and add the following lines:
# exclude CVS files CVS/
Fetching git objects
Now we have to retrieve git objects from the remote repository to make them available locally. Execute the following commands to establish the connection to your personal git repository, create a remote tracking branch and fetch git objects:
git remote add origin firstname.lastname@example.com:youruser/omp.git git fetch origin
Next we do the same for the official master project:
git remote add cvs git://github.com/pkp/omp.git git fetch cvs
Checking out the master branch
I assume that you don't have personal branches in your remote repository yet. But if you have you can check out any other remote branch of course. It doesn't have to be 'origin/master':
git checkout -f -b master origin/master
Creating and updating the pkp-lib submodule
Next we'll have to create the lib/pkp submodule and fetch it's contents. Please do *not* issue 'git submodule update' as this will make your beloved CVS folders disappear. We'll have to create the submodule repository manually:
git submodule init vim .git/config # change your submodules url to point to your personal pkp-lib remote repository # If you don't know what I mean then you should go back to the submodule tutorial cd lib/pkp git init
We'll ignore CVS directories in the submodule as well:
vim .git/info/exclude # add the same CVS/ line you added before
As we're creating the submodule manually we'll now have to add remote repositories and check out the initial branch as we did for the application repository:
git remote add origin email@example.com:youruser/pkp-lib.git git fetch origin git remote add cvs git://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib.git git fetch cvs git checkout origin/master git checkout -b master
Now you can check whether everything worked out:
git status cd ../.. git status
This should produce the following output for both the submodule and the main repository (if you had no local changes in your CVS which is perfectly possible and allowed but will produce different output of course):
# On branch master nothing to commit (working directory clean)
Configuring CVS to ignore git
The last step we have to take is to add '.git' to the '.cvsignore' files in the main application directory as well as in the pkp directory. As you are a longtime CVS user I assume that you know how to do that.
Now you can use git and CVS in parallel as described in the section "Background" above. Have fun.


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Peregrine, everyone's favourite road trip pit stop, embarks on a new journey
Destinate is excited to be working with South Africa's favourite road trip pitstop, Peregrine Farm Stall, on the launch of their brand new cafe and the re-launch of their online platforms.
Destinate is excited to be working with South Africa's favourite road trip pitstop, Peregrine Farm Stall, on the launch of their brand new cafe and the re-launch of their online platforms.
Locals might remember that owner Justin Burls and his family experienced some bad luck at the beginning of 2014 when their cafe caught fire and burned down in the night. Fast forward a few months (and a lot of work) and the Peregrine team is ready to welcome travellers into their bright and airy new space. You'll find all your old favourites along with a few soon-to-be-favourites on the menu and free wifi, fresh pressed Elgin Valley apple juice and Origin coffee on the side.
Part of the journey since 1964, Peregrine will be launching their new cafe with an exciting campaign leading up to the school holidays. Over the next few weeks they will be running competitions across their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts where they'll be giving away mystery spot prizes and a grand prize of an Elgin experience for the whole family!
Join the #peregrinejourney conversation and share your favourite Peregrine staples, favourite road trip playlist and your must-have padkos snacks and you could be a lucky winner.
If you plan on attending the HOPE Concert at Paul Cluver on the 29th of November, don't forget to stock up on Peregrine's famous quiches, traditional milk tart, pecan nut pie, fresh pressed Elgin Valley apple juice, homemade pies, mouth-watering mosbolletjies, muffins, biltong & droewors (made by Justin's dad), Erwin's sausages from Hermanus and other locally sourced goods.
So feel free to reminisce about your favourite road trips over the years, daydream about the favourite Peregrine flavours , dig out your long-lost road trip pictures and spend hours compiling the all-important road trip playlist, and share it with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by tagging #peregrinejourney.
We're setting off to Mpumalanga next week with this amazing crew of storytellers! Be sure to follow their journeys.
It didn't take long for me to lose my heart to Portugal. My first visit last June was a whirlwind fling with Lisbon and Cascais that left me craving to go deeper and explore more of this colourful country.
As we commemorate our greatest national icon, Tata Madiba's 100th birthday later this month, Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is embarking on an exciting new domestic tourism campaign with Destinate.
There are many beautiful and unique wine regions in the world all producing good wine. As competition gets tougher, wine tourism becomes even more important as a tool to unlock the local distinctiveness of wine regions.
In August Destinate will be five years old. That calls for bubbly, some reflection and new adventures!
Over the weekend of 28 and 29 April 2018, Wines of Elgin once again welcomed visitors from far and wide to revel in the delights of the annual Elgin Cool Wine and Country Food Festival. Destinate proudly assisted the valley with logistics and promotion of this important local event.
There's no denying that women are fast becoming the driving force behind the global travel industry.
The Destinate team is proudly working on the Elgin Cool Wine & Country Food Festival, happening on 28 and 29 April. If you're a regular, you might be wondering if we've added any new experiences to look forward to this year. The answer is: YES!
ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel and tourism event, is the perfect platform to showcase South Africa's unique tourism and premium wine offering.
Calling all Joburg wine-lovers! In the heart of Illovo, a new wine bar is ready to welcome you with open arms and the cheeriest sound in the world: the pop of a bottle (or two).
Elgin Wines invites you to the annual Elgin Cool Wine and Country Food Festival to be held over the weekend of 28 and 29 April 2018.
Cape Town is ranked under the world's top tourism cities. It took years to build brand Cape Town and we cannot afford to see the hard work wiped out due to the current water crisis, poor planning and a lack of practical proactive communication and brand management.
Local produce, gourmet canapés and over 200 wines are ripe for the picking at this popular annual event. The fresh green lawns of Buitenverwachting Wine Estate is where you'll find foodies and wine enthusiasts on Saturday, 24 February 2018 for the ninth annual Constantia Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival. Over 200 wines will be available for you to swirl, sip and savour, while you nibble on gourmet canapés prepared by some of Constantia's most talented chefs.
The best of the Winelands is coming to Joburg this summer with the launch of the Joburg Wine Club. The Joburg Wine Club is a new style wine club representing some of South Africa's premium wine brands. It is positioning itself as South Africa's coolest wine club, on a mission to change perceptions about wine and giving its members exactly what they want in a format that appeals to them.
Something of a hidden gem cherished by locals and visitors alike, Glen Carlou is celebrating its 30th vintage this year and you're invited to join in the fun.
Escape to the beautiful Overberg this festive season and spend your much-deserved getaway with One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel in Hermanus. We've created a special offer perfect for that midweek or weekend indulgence - a breakaway to recharge your batteries before the silly season, in the splendor of Hermanus. Be treated to five star service when you book this special Resort Experience, valid between 1 and 14 December 2017. Enjoy an all-inclusive offering by booking your stay this December.
Escape to vibey Sea Point this festive season and spend your much-deserved getaway with Blackheath Lodge in Sea Point. We've created a special offer perfect for that midweek or weekend indulgence - a break-away to recharge your batteries before the silly season, at the foothills of Table Mountain. Be treated to personalised service when you book this special Resort Experience, valid between 1 and 14 December 2017. Enjoy an all-inclusive offering by booking your stay this December.
Being #WomensMonth, we thought it the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to a few of the female storytellers who have made an impact – not only on our campaigns, but also on our personal travel aspirations.
Being an all-girl team here at Destinate, we're passionate about women empowering themselves through travel. Whether it be for business or pleasure, to explore or to make a difference, we believe that setting off on a journey every once in a while, is essential to the wellness of your soul.
There are few things on earth that I love more than a road trip to the Kruger National Park so I was thrilled when First Car Rental suggested we take the #firstforRhino Nissan Juke on a road trip to the Kruger.
Winter holidays can be a working mom's worst nightmare. What to do with the kids? We decided to hit Cape Town like tourists, and it was the best decision!
With its quaint white-washed cottages, colourful fishing boats, wind-swept beaches, picturesque back roads, burst of wild flowers in spring time and, of course, 'lekker' people who know how to spin a good yarn, it's no wonder the West Coast of South Africa holds a special place in the heart of anyone who's spent some time exploring here.
Escape to the beautiful Overberg this winter and spend your much deserved getaway with One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel in Hermanus.
South African Tourism has joined forces with the acclaimed wine tourism campaign, #Stellenblog, through its #ShotLeft campaign. Since the start of the campaign in 2014, #Stellenblog has quickly solidified itself as the most anticipated digital campaign in the winelands.
In keeping with the growing global demand for culinary and wine tourism, South Africa recently put the spotlight on wine tourism to attract a greater share of foodie, wine and lifestyle travelers.
It is no secret that Cape Town has some of the best markets and we are really spoilt for choice. On top of that you can attend wine festivals all over the Western Cape throughout the year.
The fresh green lawns of Buitenverwachting Wine Estate is where you'll find foodies and wine enthusiasts on Saturday, 25 February 2017 for the eigth annual Constantia Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival.
Hermanus recently played host to five Cape Town athletes who came to test the waters and get a feel for the Walkerbay Xtreme (WBX) which will take place between 29 April and 1 May 2017.
Open Africa, a social enterprise, in partnership with tour company Tour2.0 have launched nine new tours that will take travellers into the heart and soul of South Africa to experience exciting adventures that have never before been available to visitors.
A more collaborative approach to the promotion of South Africa's unique wine tourism offering and a new national wine tourism strategy is a step closer to being realised after The Business of Food and Wine Tourism Conference, which was recently held at Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
This year's Pinotage on Tap festival was once again a highlight on the social calendar. With hundreds of guests, great weather, platters of delicious food and a non-stop free-flow of the much-loved Diemersfontein Chocolate Coffee Pinotage, the event lived up to the hype.
A lot of the South African wineries have impressive architecture, panoramic views of the valley and five star restaurants. They are all perfectly suited to take guests that you want to impress but there is one thing they lack – personality.
The ever-popular Pinotage on Tap is being held at Diemersfontein on Saturday 29 October, and we cannot wait!
In 1996 Etienne le Riche founded Le Riche wines and together with his winemaking family, Etienne, Christo and Yvonne makes a winning team. Mark Daniels has been with the Le Riche team for many years and is part of the family. They have made it their business to produce the definitive expression of a Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, and to great acclaim.
A new national Wine Tourism Strategy will see wine tourism take its place as one of the strategic tourism development and promotional pillars of South Africa; in so doing maximizing the potential of wine (and food) tourism and establishing a strong, sustainable and representative wine tourism sector attracting a far broader share of the domestic and global travel market.
Did you know that just 20 minutes from Cape Town, tucked within the Tygerberg Hills, set within the beautiful Durbanville Wine Valley, lies a hidden gem called Phizantekraal Wines?
You might have been following our #Stellenblog campaign on social media, enjoying all the beautiful pictures and micro-stories popping up in your Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds. As the social media aspect of the campaign wraps up, it's time to delve deeper and read the stories of Stellenbosch on some of the world's best travel blogs.
Destinate was approached to create a campaign in order to drive awareness and tourism from South Africa to Reunion Island. Over the last two years, we launched a multi-channel campaign that generated some of our most successful stats to date.
Following the success of the industry-leading #Stellenblog campaign in 2014 and 2015, this autumn the town once again saw bloggers from around the world exploring Stellenbosch and sharing their stories with hundreds of thousands of readers from around the world.
We need a clever, happy, motivated and hard working person to join our team of Destineers as Marketing and PR Destineer.
I have done Grootbos solo, for romance and for work…this was the first time I did Grootbos with my children and it turned out to be my most memorable encounter.
Annareth Bolton, former CEO of Stellenbosch Wine Routes, is joining Destinate in December 2015.
Recently acquired by new owners, Stellenbosch wine estate, Vergenoegd (say: Ferr-gge-noo-ggd – with a guttural 'g'), was established in 1773 and has evolved many a farm ritual over the centuries. Already much-loved for its family-friendly welcome and famous Duck Parade, the new owners have an exciting vision for the estate.
From labelling themselves #foodnerds to asking for food itineraries, a new breed of high-spending travellers are eating (and sipping) their way through the world.
Destinate was recently approached by the Soweto Wine Festival to host a destination marketing campaign during the 11th annual Soweto Wine Festival. Working with nine top influencers including bloggers, Instagrammers, digital storytellers and local Sowetan movers and shakers, the #72hrsSoweto campaign resulted in an Advertising Value Equivalent of R2.2 million on social media alone, with a reach of around 9.9 million people.
After the success of 2014's #gotoReunion campaign, which focussed on promoting the many different aspects of the destination, Destinate's 2015 campaign will hone in and focus the audience's attention on a few of Reunion's most unique offerings, which appeal specifically to the South African audience.
Solo travel is said to be a trend on the rise and a movement growing for all travel markets regardless of gender, religion or culture.
Chief Destineer, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold and Digital Destineer Natalie Roos will be speaking all things digital tourism marketing at this year's E-Tourism Africa Summit.
Here at Destinate HQ we are proud and excited to be working on an exciting destination campaign for the Soweto Wine Festival.
In a previous column I wrote about the 101's of digital marketing and working with online influencers, but earlier this year I was in Hamburg for the Social Travel Summit with the likes of Visit Britain, Emilia Romagna, Germany Tourism and Tourism Ireland, and I learnt a lot about how we should be talking to the industry about working with bloggers and online influencers.
The Soweto Wine and Lifestyle Festival takes place from 4 - 6 September 2015 and is a weekend of fun, fashion, innovation, food and wine.
South Africa's new child visa laws came into effect on 1 June 2015 and with only a few days to spare the South African Department of Home Affairs published standard operating procedures for airlines and the tourism industry, as well as uploaded a leaflet to their website intended to help would-be travellers; neither of which make the new regulations clear enough.
A mid-week escape to Babylonstoren was just what we needed…It is a laid-back, luxurious escape for stress-torn urbanites or anyone looking to soothe their soul and slip away for a while, to a world of beauty - or to simply relax and inhale the natural wonder of their surrounds.
Earlier in 2015 I attended ITB Berlin. With each major trade show that I attend it never ceases to amaze just how drastically the nature of trade shows has changed since the early days of my career.
Destinate is back in Berlin for the world's greatest travel and tourism gathering, ITB. Trade shows are always a manic couple of days but it is a useful reminder of the scale of tourism globally and just how hard and smart we have to work to stand out.
Skift recently released a Food Tourism report in association with the Ontario Culinary TourismAlliance (OCTA) that caught our attention, being in the food and wine tourism business. As we knew all along, Destinate has been bang on trend since its inception in 2013.
Predicting the future in an industry like the travel and tourism sector is impossible, but if we look beyond our immediate surroundings we are able to detect seemingly insignificant changes in people's behaviour and the fragile travel eco-system. These are a few trends that are relevant to South Africa for 2015.
Destinate has been working with South Africa's favourite farm stall, the iconic Peregrine, for the launch of their newly refurbished cafe. We asked them to dig up a few of their old pictures and share some of the #peregrinejourney with us.
Destinate is excited to be working with South Africa's favourite road trip pitstop, Peregrine Farm Stall, on the launch of their brand new cafe and the re-launch of their online platforms.
This summer, Paul Cluver is hosting a series of hot events in aid of the wonderful Thembalitsha foundation. The Hope @ Paul Cluver summer program kicked off on Saturday with Matthew Mole, Tailor and Heinz Winckler wowing the crowd in the outdoor amphitheatre.
The Global Travel Trends Report released by Euromonitor International at World Travel Market in London gives the tourism industry a glimpse into the future and reminds us again just how important it is to stay relevant, innovative and fluid.
Want to spend a Sunday evening eating good food, drinking good wine and sleeping in one of Old Mac Daddy's custom Airstream trailers? Of course you do!
A brand new tourism blog for Réunion Island; blog.welcometoreunionisland.com launches today; on the eve of an international and South African blog trip to Réunion Island (26 June – 3 July 2014).
At 1:35 am on the 21st of June, tourists on the French Indian Ocean Islands La Reunion witnessed a spectacle many had been waiting to see for some time. The Piton de la Fournaise volcano erupted.
Romantics who want to do more than lie on the beach during their island holiday should put Reunion Island at the top of their list for an adventure-filled romantic getaway, wedding or honeymoon destination all year round.
A posse of top international and South African bloggers and online media are preparing to head to Reunion Island from 26 June-3 July 2014 where they will absorb the island's extensive diversity, easy lifestyle and warm hospitality to share with the wanderlust-dusted eyes of the world through the storytelling hashtag #gotoreunion.
International tourism reached a new record high in 2013 with a 4-5% growth forecast for 2014 despite the uncertain world economy.
It's not just about grand vistas and easy to capture statements of beauty, it's in the detail that a landscape's story is told.
South Africa's granddaddy of wine routes, the Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes, has launched a new blog – StellenBlog – as part of its dynamic marketing campaign.
Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists travelling the world in 2013.
South Africa's first and foremost wine destination, the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, has embarked on a dynamic wine tourism marketing initiative – the Stellenbosch Wine Experience. The aim is to position Stellenbosch as the leading wine tourism destination in Africa, and amongst the top in the world.
I thought we should kick off 2014 with a look at some of the big trends that will impact the world of travel this year, as identified by Skift.
The popular Street Soirees returns to Stellenbosch in January to celebrate the start of the 2014 harvest.
Clos Malverne, on the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, has unveiled its maiden Méthode Cap Classique – Ellie 2011 – just in time for the festive season.
South Africa ranks under the world's top foodie destinations when it comes to quality, innovation and diversity. This, coupled with our country's warm hospitality, is what the newly launched Food Routes platform will showcase.
Stellenbosch reaffirmed its status as the 'Gourmet Capital of South Africa' by wiping the floor at the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards with no less than four winners amongst the enviable Top 10 eateries in the country from the Stellenbosch Wine Routes.
My journey as Chief Destineer of Destinate started three months ago after almost a decade as the CEO of Cape Town Tourism. Here are a few highlights and insights gained.
The Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France will host Vinidivio, for the first time, from Thursday 31 October to Monday, 4 November 2013 and the Stellenbosch American Express ® Wine Routes will put the region's wine and wine tourism offering in the spotlight.
Cape Town has just been voted the 3rd top city in the world to travel to in 2014 by Lonely Planet. 2014 will be a big year for Cape Town and for South Africa. The country celebrates 20 years of democracy and Cape Town will wear her crown as World Design Capital.
Fiona McIntosh falls in love with a Chardonnay from Meerlust Estate.
With a love for the great outdoors, there's no place quite like the Overstrand region for Bob Skinstad, retired Springbok rugby player, to spend time with his family.
Chris Buckingham, previous CEO of Destination Melbourne, shared great insights on the link between liveability and visitability at the recent Travel and Tourism Summit held in Johannesburg.
The inaugural South African Travel and Tourism Summit was held in Johannesburg this past week. Here is the first of a series of blog posts exploring the value of the traveller and new trends in destination marketing.
We are in the age of the urban tourist. For Cape Town there is no better time to invest in its urban tourism marketing proposition than 2014.
Top local and international tourism leaders are billed to speak at the inaugural South African Travel and Tourism Industry Summit.
The debate on what makes Nelson Mandela Bay sellable as a tourism destination will gain traction this week when former head of Cape Town Tourism meets with industry leaders for an interactive session aimed at unlocking new possibilities in destination marketing.
Waterkloof, the beautifully appointed wine estate 'in the sky' on the outskirts of Somerset West, will tantalise all the senses, when it kicks off the 2013 Helderberg Wine Festival in elevated style with a Six Senses Evening of sublime tastes unique to the area on Thursday, 14 November.
On 30 October, Gauteng socialites will be able to indulge in the very best the Stellenbosch Winelands has to offer when Sanlam Private Investments (SPI) hosts the fourth Stellenbosch at Summer Place event – an unsurpassed pairing of wines, food, art, music and fashion from the country's premier wine destination.
With more than half of the world's population living in cities and the number expected to reach almost five billion by 2030, the scope for city tourism is growing rapidly. Here are my top insights gained from the UNWTO Global City Tourism Summit.
This year's theme for World Tourism Day highlights tourism's role in water access and shines a spotlight on the actions currently being taken by the sector in order to contribute to a more sustainable future for tourism and the environment, as well as the challenges ahead.
It is almost 2 am in the morning. I am waiting, yet again, at Dubai Airport. I am not the same person I was four days ago, waiting at this same airport. I am returning to Cape Town with a new perspective on a new destination. This is the beauty of travel.
How "liveable" is your city? What makes one city more liveable than another? How does liveability affect tourism? These are enquiries at the core of the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual survey of the world's 140 major metropolises.
I am the urban tourist. I travel to see, feel, absorb, comprehend and lose myself in the everyday life of cities, both large and small. I am rarely interested in being told where the centre of the city is; I am rather interested in exploring and finding its pulse in the streets and communities which form it.
Cities now constitute the battleground for visitors with urban travelers making up the greatest percentage of potential and actual visitors in the global tourism industry. Cities are considered to be the new super-brands of the 21st century and according to the Communications Group from the UK, "the prisms through which countries are viewed".
Last week I had the pleasure of putting together a special Wine Tourism experience for the Tripadvisor and South African Tourism teams visiting Cape Town for the 6th eTourism Africa Summit in Cape Town. By the end of the day my international guests agreed that the Cape Winelands stood head and shoulders above any other wine region in the world.
Lunch at Waterkloof, the spectacular 'cellar in the sky', reaffirms my belief that the Cape Winelands is the world's premier wine tourism destination.
The Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes has reaffirmed its standing as a world class wine destination as a 2013 nominee for Wine Enthusiast magazine's coveted Wine Star Awards.
On the eve of World Tourism Month 2013, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk launched South Africa's new domestic campaign today and invited all South Africans to escape the daily grind of day to day living and become a nation of fun-seekers in September.
The best part of living in Cape Town is that you can escape to a million incredible places right here in our own backyard. Here are a few of my favourite places, and the people that make them so remarkable.
Over the past 60 years, the tourism sector has grown to become a pillar of the global economy, driven by political co-operation, social change and advances in technology.
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Seeing Red: Bold Accents in the Kitchen
Is red a kitchen superhero? A classic accent for kitchen décor, for such a powerful color, it is quite versatile. From high-gloss modernism to retro diner-style to country cottage, this bold hue is beyond being pigeonholed. It adds character and warmth to stark white spaces and creates interest when surrounded by neutrals, woods, and subdued shades. Check out how 10 kitchens use the hue in different ways.
1. Working red into kitchen appliances serves as a starting point for design inspiration. Beautiful Kitchens via House to Home
2. Glossy red against matte chalkboard paint creates contrast in not only color, but texture. Living Etc via House to Home
3. A cheery red accent wall in Hip Girl Kate Payne's Austin kitchen. From The Kitchn.
4. High gloss red cabinetry adds to the pop art aesthetic of Celeste & Nikolai's space. Apartment Therapy.
5. Like appliances, choosing a red backsplash is a commitment, but it pairs so well with bright white cabinets (and hides marinara splatters). via Quiet Home Paints
6. Proof you don't need a ton of space to welcome red: this galley kitchen is anchored by red lower cabinets and keeps the space bright with white uppers. From Better Homes & Gardens.
7. A mostly white kitchen with rustic accents gets a jolt of color from some bright bar stools. Jessica Helgerson Design via Delight by Design.
8. In a kitchen open to the living area, James and Donna decided to create define the space by painting the walls red. From Apartment Therapy.
9. How charming is this vintage stove? Period Living via The Sweetest Occasion.
10. Nothing says "welcome home" like a cheery red door. From The Lettered Cottage.
(Images: as linked above)