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An eatery, The Original Dinerant, occupies the street level of the building to the north of the Bank of California. The BOC is just out of sight at the right of this building, next to the black-faced wall visible near the current-day TriMet bus shelter you see lit up for the night-time users of mass transit. Someone waits for a bus and appears to have a bicycle to place on the bike rack attached to the front of the bus.
Here's the Bank of California, just south of The Original Dinerant--notice the black-faced wall.
Vintage photos, part of the documentation used to place architect A. E. Doyle's Bank of California on the National Register of Historic Places. The application is dated as received on February 15, 1978, and approved on March 14, 1978.
Vintage photo shows the Guaranty Building which was adjacent to the Bank of California and north of it. The back of the photo says that it was taken in 1924. Since the grand opening photos are dated 1925, it may not have actually been occupied at the time this photo was taken. I wish I had a photo of the north end of the building, which was exposed with the demise of the Guaranty Building, complete with the drive-up window and the canopy. Below is the next best thing.
The north end of the Bank of California, taken during 1977 probably. Note the placement of the older style TriMet bus shelter here on this section of SW 6th Avenue--part of the then brand new Portland Transit Mall. In the second photo on today's post, a bench occupies this spot, put there when the Transit Mall was rebuilt. And you've already seen the style of bus shelter which replaced these iconic ones, in the top photo today.
From the paperwork submitted to the National Register of Historic Places:
Since the Bank of California's move to a new building in 1970, the structure has been occupied by The Security Bank of Oregon and, subsequently, the Oregon Bank. In 1977, ownership passed to Bankside Investors for occupancy by Durham and Bates, Inc., an insurance firm of pioneer beginnings in the Portland area. Since its construction, the exterior of the building has remained substantially unaltered, the only significant change being the addition of a drive-up banking window and canopy at the north end of the building. This was made possible by the razing of the six-story Guaranty Building which occupied the
property immediately to the north until the mid-or late1950s. At this time, the newly exposed north wall was plastered in a rusticated stonework pattern simulating the west and south building elevations.
The imposing west facade of the bank building has five large arched windows which extend from the ground floor to a height of 28 feet above the sidewalk in recognition of the two-story banking lobby inside. Centered above these arches are smaller rectangular windows which serve the second floor office space almost 35 feet above the ground floor. Window frames are of painted steel. Above the second floor windows is a marble frieze and bracketed cornice which supports the Cordova Terracotta tile hipped roof typical of the Pallazzo style. The imposing rusticated "stonework" of the exterior walls and cornice are, in reality, cast terra-cotta executed with excellent craftsmanship. Only the marble base course and frieze are genuine.
The entrance to the building is through a handsome bronze portico set in the middle arched window opening at the west facade, and boasts a pair of bronze gates which can be slid in front of the double entrance doors. The original bronze-framed doors were removed a number of years ago and replaced by automatic tempered glass doors.
Recent modifications to the building, made just prior to occupancy by the present tenant, include the removal of the added drive-up window and canopy at the north wall, and the filling in of a door which was cut through to the parking lot.
A new entrance was installed in the northern-most window of the west wall to provide access to a new lobby serving the upper floor
tenant spaces. Presently, theTri-Metropolitan Transit District has contracted for the widening and brick-paving of the sidewalk on SixthAvenue. The brick texture and color, together with soon-to-be-installed trees and street furniture should further enhance the handsome building.


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I saw this photo at "Shoot Like A Girl" on Facebook that was shared by Billy Lagrone, of his 85 year old mother and her 9 point buck from last Saturday, she loves to hunt. It is awesome that shooting sports provide truly life long pleasures like this! My congrats to Mrs. Lagrone on her very nice buck in our great wild outdoors!
A Dixie Lady Deer Hunter
Article by Fred Messina, editor of "On Target Outdoors" from The Vicksburg Evening Post on Friday, January 19, 1990. Photo by Bob Phillips.
Bob Phillips came up the other day with a photo of his wife Marian and a deer she got on Brown's Point New Years Eve. The deer was an 8-point with 16 inches of inside spread that weighed in at 190 pounds. A nice trophy in anyone's book. However, the tale Bob told is that this was Marian's fourth deer this year and he claimed that he would have done better than he did if he had not spent so much time hauling Marian's deer out of the woods. Come off it, Bob. We all know who the hunter was.
Sunday, December 02, 2012
An 85 Year Old With Her Buck!
2 comments:
- Lindsjö taxar said...
Awsome, what a lady!!! Impressive!
- Adam said...
That is awesome! Way to go, I hope I can still be putting them down at her age.
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When we got back from vacation I was ready to sew, so I decided to start a new quilt. Here's a glimpse of my Friday progress. It's going to be a fun baby quilt.
Friday, August 26, 2011
A New Start
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Vacation in Williamsburg, VA with some Quilt Shops
We just got home last night from our trip to Williamsburg, VA. My sister lives there so we were visiting and vacationing. We went to Busch Gardens and Water Country (felt the earth quake on Tuesday while at Water Country). We were also able to stop at 3 quilt shops on the trip. The first was Nancy's Calico Patch in Newport News, VA. I found the 3 fabrics above at that shop (the gray is Kona Ash). No pictures of the shop, we had my son Troy who is 5 and my niece Anna who is 4 with us. Hard to get pictures.
The second quilt shop was Love 2 Quilt in Williamsburg. It was located in the Village Shops close to Busch Gardens. I found some Amy Butler there that was 40-50% off. I also couldn't resist those Aunt Grace purple polka dots, so fun.
Our last stop was yesterday at Kelly Ann's Quilting in Warrenton, VA. We stopped there on our journey home. I found some great fabrics there (pictured below). It was a really nice shop, and we got to meet Kelly Ann while there. She recommended the Black Bear Bistro for lunch which was great. It was a nice stop on our way home.
And here is a picture of Anna and Troy. They were so excited to see each other they were like this the whole trip, very silly. (And don't you just love Troy's shirt, it's my favorite)
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Monday, August 15, 2011
New Fabric in the Shop - Children at Play
I just got 4 new bolts of Children at Play today, they're listed in my Etsy shop. These fabrics are so cute, I love them. Check out Sarah Jane's shop on Etsy, she has some great children's prints available. I love her designs.
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They don't get an A or a Z without Agent Zero playing. Or at least playing basketball and not Halo. And I don't think there are too many people that are not members of Dave's or my family that would be reading this that have not been, but if you haven't, Gilbert has the premier players blog out there. Give it a visit.
Agent Zero: The Blog File
And it just so happens, to go along with that, the Wi--rds have one of our favorite fan sites as well, so check it out:
WIZZNUTZZ, where you know they are hardcore because they substituted not one, but TWO ZZ's for S's (Though the site was down while typing this up for some reason)
Enough about other blogs for right now. Let's get to the meat of the story. Ummm, meat, I had an awesome steak last night, and I bet my wife makes me eat chicken tonight. Stupid belly sticking out, giving me away...
Anyway, the Rockets take on the Wi--rds tonight. A team that inexplicably has a winning record right now and is due for a beat down. And the Rockets are just the team to deliver said beat down. Both teams have won two in a row and the streaks have to end sometime, but it's not the Rockets time yet. It's win number 3 of 5 in a row coming up at 6PM at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.
It just so happens that in honor of our upcoming 5 game winning streak, beating the Wi--rds tonight would be our 5th consecutive over them. I say that's a good omen.
I'm dedicating this win to all the people that still believe, like I do, that the Bullets was a much better team name and that it hurt nothing for it to stay that way. I mean, when the Bullets came to town you still weren't scared cause they sucked, but you never knew, a Bullet could jump up and get you, it was tangible. A Wizard is just imaginary and makes me think of Harry Potter. All the magic in the world wouldn't stop me from kicking Harry Potter's ass.
And I didn't get this in context, but it looks like he's saying the Celtics are monsters and that the Rockets could be easily overlooked:
"I want to see him against the best players -- with the monsters coming in. We've got Houston. We've got Boston, but who's looking ahead?" Jordan said.
So I say, let's put that on the bulletin board boys and kick some ass.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Rockets vs. The Wi--rds
They don't get an A or a Z without Agent Zero playing. Or at least playing basketball and not Halo. And I don't think there are too many people that are not members of Dave's or my family that would be reading this that have not been, but if you haven't, Gilbert has the premier players blog out there. Give it a visit.
Posted by UofTOrange at 9:15 AM
Topics: Going Streaking, Rockets vs Wizards
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Eddie Jordan is not overlooking the Rockets...He's saying Houston, Boston..are both legit teams...He's comparing Houston and Boston to the likes of Seattle and Milwaukee who we just crushed by 20+ points. Had a 30 pt lead in both games. Let me just tell you, your streak ends tonite, with no T-mac. We run the floor and usually shoot lights out...Yao will be huffing and puffing. Go wiZARds!
- January 8, 2008 at 10:39 AM
- UofTOrange said...
He probably was, but what's the fun in that spin on it??? Yao doesn't get tired like that anymore, he's going for 35 14 and 4 blocks tonight.
- January 8, 2008 at 11:29 AM


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But the very next day, you gave it away.
I canNOT get this song out of my head. It runs in continual loop since I heard it Monday afternoon. I have woken up with this song in my head for the past two mornings. It's like I am even singing it in my sleep. Help me, please.
I am completely overwhelmed with Christmas. I have to make fudge and bake cookies this weekend, while finishing a quilt and knitting a sweater. Well, a sweater sleeve. An hour to weave in ends (it's striped), and a good wash and block and you can put that bad boy in the books. It's a lot to get done in just a few days.
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SIR JOHN KENNEDY of Dunure, BARON OF DALRYMPLE & FIRST KENNEDY IS MY 15th great grandfather. He was the son of Sir Gilbert de Carrick of Scotland but changed his name to Kennedy. He married Mary Montgomery, daughter of Neil Montgomery and Elizabeth Cunninghame.....
SIR JOHN KENNEDY of Dunure, BARON OF DALRYMPLE & FIRST KENNEDY
He was born about 1315, Daunure Castle, Scotland and died after 1385. He married Mary __, who was born about 1320. John Kennedy of Dunure acquired lands at Cassillis about 1360, and witnessed a charter by Robert II in 1384. He was born a Carrick, and changed his name to Kennedy. His grandson, James Kennedy of Dunure {Danure} married Mary, daughter of King Robert III.
The Kennedys claimed a blood kinship with the Earl of Carrick and supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence.[2] In 1372 Robert II of Scotland rewarded John Kennedy of Dunure as chief of his name and ballie of Carrick.[2]
About 1393 Sir Gilbert Kennedy of Dunure granted the lands of Buchmonyn to his cousin or kinsman John Kennedy, son of Fergus Kennedy.
The first direct ancestor of the Earls of Cassillis from whom there is undoubted and unbroken proof of descent is John Kennedy of Denure, who is probably the John Kennedy commemorated by Fordun and Wyntoun as sturdily fighting in Carrick against the Galloway men or the supporters of Edward Baliol in the year 1346, before the English domination was finally overcome. He is evidently the John McKennedy, who is named by King David II. in a charter anent the clan of Muntercasduf, and John McKennedy captain thereof, the date of which may be about 1345 or 1346, at least before the battle of Neville's Cross. Whoever he was, he was sufficiently prominent in 1354 to have his son and heir named as a hostage for King David II, and Gilbert his eldest son did become a hostage in 1357. Some years later he acquired the lands of Castlys (or Cassillis) from Marjorie Montgomerie, cousin and heiress of Christian Montgomerie, either by purchase or through marriage. In 1361 he received, apparently as a gift from the King, the contributions due to the Crown from the sheriffdom of Wigtown, part of Galloway, and in 1367, he was acting as steward of the earldom of Carrick. It is possible that he was the John Kennedy of Glasgow diocese who, on 10 February 1364-65 received papal letters rehabilitating his children that they might hold church benefices, they having been disqualified because he had caused a priest to be slain, who had slandered him to King David. In 1370 he acquired one half the barony of Dalrymple from Malcolm son of Gilchrist, son of Adam Dalrymple, and in 1376 he obtained the other half from Hugh, son of Roland Dalrymple. In 1370 also Malcolm, son of Roland of Carrick, gave him the lands of Treuchan and Kennochen in Kirkmichael parish or Kyrkmichel Munterduffy, to use the name given in the charter, to which charter the seal of Malcolm is attached. Between 1370 and 1380 Jolm Kennedy was witness to a charter of the lands of Blairquhan to Roland Kennedy, who in a writ dated between 1386 and 1400 styles Sir Gilbert Kennedy of Dunure patruus, and must therefore have been a nephew or near kinsman of John. [3, 5]
FN 3 [S1924] #189 The Scots Peerage: Founded on Wood's Edition of Sir Robert Douglas's Peerage of Scotland, Containing an Historical and Genealogical Account of the Nobility of that Kingdom, with Armorial Illustrations (1904-1914), Paul , Sir James Balfour, (9 volumes. Edinburgh: D. Douglas, 1904-1914), FHL book 941 D22p; FHL microfilms104,157-104,161., vol. 2 p. 425.
FN 5 [S1924] #189 The Scots Peerage: Founded on Wood's Edition of Sir Robert Douglas's Peerage of Scotland, Containing an Historical and Genealogical Account of the Nobility of that Kingdom, with Armorial Illustrations (1904-1914), Paul , Sir James Balfour, (9 volumes. Edinburgh: D. Douglas, 1904-1914), FHL book 941 D22p; FHL microfilms104,157-104,161., vol. 2 p. 444.
This account lists John's father as Fergus, wife Mary, and children as:
1. Sir Gilbert Kennedy, Knight, of Dunure, d. Aft Nov 1408, of, Dunure, Ayrshire, Scotland 2. Margaret Kennedy, 3. John Kennedy, 4. Rolland Kennedy,
6. Sir John6 Kennedy of Dunure (Gilbert5de Carrick, Gilbert4, Roland3, Nicol,2, Duncan1) Baron of Dalrymple is designated son of Gilbert de Carrick in many authentic writs; he obtained from King Robert II a charter confirming grants made to him by Marjorie de Montgomery, daughter of John Montgomery, of lands of Cassillis in Ayrshire.10
Children of Sir John6 Kennedy of Dunure and an unknown spouse were:
7. i. Sir Gilbert7 of Dunure, m. Marion Sandilands of Calder; m. Agnes Maxwell.
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John Kennedy of Dunure died after 1385.1
He was granted charters by King David II confirming the lands of Castlys and Stair, Kilmore, all in Ayrshire.1 In 1370 he acquired the Barony of Dalrymple from Marjorie de Montgomerie.1 He lived at Dunure, Ayrshire, Scotland.1
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[S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 40. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition. -------------------- Knight
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Scots Peerage, 1904, BY J.B. Paul, Pgs. 444, 445, 446, 447.
In 1361 he received the contributions due the Crown from the Sheriffdom of Wigtown.
In 1367 he was acting as Steward of he Earldom of Carrick.
In 1370 he received 1/2 of the Barony of Dalrymple and in1376 he received the other 1/2.
He was present and did homage to King Robert II
In 1374-5 HE Acquired The Barony OF Cumbernauld
Mary, His Wife, IS Not Proven. May Have Been A 2ND Marriage.
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Sir John Kennedy of Dunure is your 15th great grandfather.
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Michelle Mears-Gerst
Special to the Valley News
The western town of Murrieta now offers its residents delicious Lebanese dishes with flavors dating back thousands of years at Sultan Bakery and Grill.
Sultan serves Lebanese meals and desserts, which has an ancient history and is part of the Levantine cuisine, which includes fares from other lands like Egypt, Palestine and Syria.
Upon entering the café, you are wrapped in the aroma of stone fired flatbreads, Mediterranean spices and music.
The menu is simple with just enough of a selection to cater to an array of palates but not to overwhelm their guests with an over-abundance of choices. The staple of Sultan is their flatbreads made to order in a stone-fired grill. They also use a second grill reserved only for meats. Conventional ovens are not part of Sultan's kitchen.
Antoine Dahdah was born in Lebanon and raised his five children in the United States. The family man turned restaurant owner wanted to share his beloved family recipes from his homeland.
"I did a lot of research before we chose Murrieta. Our location is close to the 215/15 interchange, and we are the only Lebanese bakery from Anaheim to San Diego," said Dahdah.
If you are new to Lebanese cuisine and want to play it safe for your senses, start with the Chicken and Cheese Flatbread, which looks like a mini white pizza with cheese.
As you become more familiar with the staple spices of cumin, garlic, oregano, and mint try incorporating new flatbreads like Zaatar to your orders.
Zaatar is a fresh stone fire flatbread topped with finely ground beef, thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, olive oil and other spices. If you are in the mood to add more flavors, order the Sfeeha with fine ground beef, tomatoes, onions, pine nuts, yogurt and pomegranate syrup.
"The Sfeeha is a little sour and lemony at the same time," said Dahdah.
The prices at Sultan are very competitive. The flatbreads are ten inches in size starting at $1.99, the Zaatar up to $4.99 for the chicken and cheese. Dahdah said do not be surprised if you cannot finish the meal in one sitting.
Dahdah said he wants the community to know it is possible to have a healthy filling lunch made fresh for under $5, including a drink.
The Chicken Kabob is a popular dinner entrée at an amazing price of $7.99. The Chicken Kabob comes with a salad, rice, humus, a fresh bread and a half pound of tender, juicy marinated chicken grilled in a stone fired oven.
Sultan also makes fresh daily hummus and tabbouli. Dahdah claims these side dishes are the best in town and according to the Yelp reviews, customers agree, giving the new café five stars.
If you are still hungry after dinner or lunch try the Baklava or order a dozen to take home and have later.
Sultan Bakery and Grill is located at 25285 Madison Avenue, Suite 106 in Murrieta. For more information, call (949) 354-9110.


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It is one year (To this Friday) since AdMOb came in to the Google fold. Within that year, mobile world has transformed with estimated like 300 million smartphones being shipped, widening the playing field of Mobile Advertising, and of course hundreds of thousands of apps and mobile sites working as gateway to these ads.
AdMob too has grown along with the industry, according to google blog, within one year, AdMob network has grown 3.5 times. Now it is serving 2.7 billion ads a day. That is huge.
The new comer to the mobile playing field, the tablets, have grown too, withing fast six months alone to 300%. So the AdMob network is also accommodating the growth with ads tailored to tablets, specifically with capability to utilize high def screens, touch, tap and swipe features that everyone is using on the tablets.
Mobile App developers also get help to grow their business with new features like improved campaign management, new ad formats and better ad targeting options. But most of all, developers could take advantage of AdMob's "mediation" feature to deliver the most valuable ads from competing ad networks. It is now available in the Google AdMob Ads SDK.
Another feature that AdMob gained at the Google is integration with other Google advertising products, providing single point of control of ads, b e they are targeted desktop, video, mobile and tablets. Recently Google announced the availability of DoubleClick Rich Media ads on the AdMob Network on the AdMob network.
So I guess the growth is just starting. Happy Birthday AdMob, I am sure we will see many more of these birthdays.
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Over the last couple of days, I was at Career Services in Dunford Hall. I learned several things while I was there. One thing I learned was that I am a social person and I thought the total opposite. Once I realized that I like to help and talk to people, I figured out that I was social after all. Something that I learned from my interest test is that I should, and have decided, to major in Accounting. Some people said that my major is going to change at least once while I'm in college, but I do not believe that I will change my major because of my results from my interest test. Overall, the Career Services was helpful.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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I am glad you found the visit to Career Services helpful. I could have told you that you were a social person, you are one of the most talkative and engaged students in my class, and that is a good thing! :-)ReplyDelete
Many students do change their major, and that is okay. If you do keep your major as Accounting that is wonderful, however, if you do feel that you need to change, be open to the thought. Be open minded to other majors. At the end of the day, it is about finding a career that will make you happy.
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Hi Everyone,
I'm sorry but I won't be able to post Artsy Fartsy Friday this week.
you see that cool little time line thingy on the right there?....well, that was my little countdown for a girls vacation weekend that I had planned with my friends.
As you all know I had an incident with a truck that was on fire in front of me on Friday.
What I didn't tell you is that a few days ago my Husband got into a fender bender on his way to work.
Then this morning my Mom called me to say that she had fallen.
A trip to the ER and hours later we came to find that her ankle was not broken but very badly sprained. She hurt her arm as well.
....in any case Girls Weekend is cancelled and My Mom will be staying with me for a bit.
I don't know but I think I am going to lay low and look forward to Sunday when I will again go to a new Church we have been attending...
And I will thank God for ...
The fact that My Mom didn't break any bones
That My Husband did not get hurt in his accident
and that the truck fire happened after my Kids and I (and of course the truck driver) were safe in the bank.
I have to look on the bright side...If I don't I'm just going to lock myself in a room, eat yodels and cry...and that wouldn't be pretty.


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News for the Hospitality Executive
Los Angeles, CA, January 11, 2013 – The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association's (BLLA) Inner Circle Club program announces the following hospitality supplier companies who have been accepted into the Club: Restoration Hardware Contract, Greenberg Traurig, Vizergy, Guest Direct and SUITELIFE Insurance Programs. BLLA's Inner Circle Club is an Exclusive Network of Select Companies with Extraordinary Benefits and who are recognized as top in their particular category.
The BLLA structured the Inner Circle Club to give organizations an opportunity to be headlined throughout the BLLA universe and is the highest level of sponsorship. These companies are selected and sent an offer to join the Club BY INVITATION ONLY. The Club is all about building partnerships and delivering business leads and connections directly to members. It also includes some areas of exclusivity by sector and certain unique opportunities to reach this rich sector of the independent boutique lifestyle hospitality community.
"Boutique and lifestyle hotels have historically been underserved by insurance companies due to high property values, liability concerns and valuable reputational assets," said Joe Dolce, EVP of the SUITELIFE insurance program. "We like what we see in the BLLA and are excited to support the association and its discerning membership with our highly competitive, best-in-class insurance solutions available through hotel members' current insurance brokers."
The first organization taking the leap to join the Club was Restoration Hardware Contract. Commenting on this is the Vice President, Jeff Bullied. "BLLA has been an integral industry partner. By uniting owners, suppliers and travelers, BLLA has supported the exposure of Restoration Hardware Contract's specialized hospitality products. We look forward to continuing to work with BLLA in this growing boutique and lifestyle sector."
Another Club member, Joe Hyman, CEO of Vizergy, said that "Vizergy is thrilled to support BLLA! We feel the Boutique & Lifestyle segment is growing, under-served and an exciting part of hospitality. Today as travelers place a high value on the travel experience, BLLA plays an important role in defining and supporting the unique challenges of the independent Boutique & Lifestyle property."
One benefit of the Club is top level recognition at all BLLA events. As an example, Club members receive the Diamond Level Sponsorship with a twist. Our distinguished and respected conferences are a key exposure window for their businesses. With attendees from all across the globe, members now bust out of local markets to a global economy. They also have a chance to build referral partnerships with the best of the best in the supplier and travel sectors through intimate access to other Club members.
Greenberg Traurig's Nelson Migdal, co-chair of the firm's Hospitality Group stated, "We support the BLLA as the leading association committed to furthering the unique interests of the boutique and lifestyle lodging segment of the hospitality market, a lodging segment that we expect will continue to be a driving force within the hospitality industry as a whole."
As the newest Club member, Guest Direct's CEO, Robert W. Nolan Jr. stated, "As a member of the BLLA Inner Circle Club we are excited to learn from the best, and to share our expertise along the way. Our primary focus is to help boutique & independent hotels and resorts maximize booking conversion rates through our highly-personalized voice reservation service that is tailored to the unique needs and attributes of each property. And in order to deliver the most effective solutions possible, we realize how vital it is to continuously engage with the market to ensure that our services address, and anticipate, the factors that drive repeat bookings. And what better, more targeted way to connect with this market than through the BLLA?"
Late Breaking News - Joining the Club this week is Fifty & Five who's CEO, Lucas Vandenberg stated, "We're honored to be working with the BLLA and excited to share our expertise in all things social media. We recognize BLLA as an industry leading organization with an impressive vision that focuses on representing the boutique, luxury and lifestyle markets worldwide. With the radical growth of social media channels, we're uniquely positioned to maximize the growth and effectiveness of the BLLA and their members' social footprints. Customers and clients are chatting online at a record breaking pace and our goal is to ensure that each member of BLLA keeps pace with this ever evolving space."
If you would like to be considered for Inner Circle Club membership, please contact BLLA directly at 818-883-4363, x.4 or send an email to: email@example.com.
About The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA)
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) is the first and only association dedicated to uniting the world's boutique and lifestyle hotels for the benefit of properties and suppliers as well as travelers. Created to be the unifying voice of this distinctive subset within the hospitality industry. BLLA's goal is to unite the world's collection of boutique & lifestyle properties and the suppliers that sustain them, offering them the opportunity to successfully compete on a level playing field with major hotel companies, as well as market themselves to meet the ever-increasing demand from discerning boutique-seeking clients. For more information or to become a member visit www.blla.org. Attend the Boutique Lifestyle International Leadership Symposium Oct. 21-23, 2013. www.boutiqueleadershipconference.com.
Frances Kiradjian
Founder, Chair, Publisher
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA)
6520 Platt Avenue, Suite 842 / West Hills, CA 91307 USA
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Describe Electrifying Experience at Inaugural Boutique & Lifestyle
International Leadership Symposium; First-ever gathering of industry
leaders was well-planned, spectacular success / October 2012
Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association to Present the 2012 Person
of the Year Award to Joe McInerney, AHLA Chairman; To Be Awarded During
the Leadership Symposium Occurring October 22-24 in Los Angeles /
October 2012
Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association to Select Person of the
Year 2012 at Inaugural Symposium; Conference to Occur October 22-24 in
Los Angeles / September 2012
Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) Names Winners of
the Annual Boutique & Lifestyle Hospitality Awards; Jonathan
Plutzik, Principal Owner and Chairman, The Betsy Hotel, Miami Beach,
Florida Named Boutique & Lifestyle Hotelier of the Year /
September 2012
Inaugural Boutique & Lifestyle International Leadership Symposium
to be Held October 22-24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California / July
Paper for Defining Boutique and Lifestyle Lodgings Released Today to
Members; The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association Moves Forward
in Developing a Universal Standard for Boutique & Lifestyle Hotels
/ January 2012
Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association Begins Research in
Developing a Universal Standard for Boutique & Lifestyle Hotels
Tapping the Knowledge of Hospitality Industry Thought-Leaders /
April 2011
Lifestyle Lodging Association & HD Boutique Open Nominations for
First Annual Boutique & Lifestyle Hospitality Awards / July 2010
Boutique Lodging Association Plans to Develop a Universal Sandard and
Criteria for Defining Boutique and Lifestyle Lodgings / July 2010
|What Is Lifestyle Hotel Mixed-use Development All About? / Jim Butler / March 2007
|Choice Hotels Offers Perspectives on Boutique and Lifestyle Trends, Extended Stay Lodging and Efficient Property-Level Operations / September 2009
|Boutique hotels: An Australian Perspective / Arthur Andersen / September 2001


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On Sunday morning I finally manage to find the Greek Orthodox Church near Taksim Square open for orthodox mass. Some twenty-odd elderly souls, seven priests including their helpers. Chanted mass. More old ladies come in and kiss the picture of Jesus in the aisle. Magnificent church bearing witness to the wealth of the Greek community in Istanbul. And indeed, as mentioned in the blog on the Pope's Visit to Istanbul, the Patriarchate in Istanbul is the leader of the 150 million of orthodox Christians in Greece, Russian, Serbia and Bulgaria but the flock is now very very small, no more than 2,000 Greeks now live in Istanbul.
Down Istiklal Caddesi, La Grande Rue de Péra, and I stop by for mass at San Antonio de Padua. A few more faithful here, some tourists, I think, as we are exhorted to look for Dio by a fresh-faced Italian priest. Italian presence, particularly from Genoa and Venice, was strong both before and after the conquest of Constantinople by Mehmet II in 1453.
I forego the service at the Dutch chapel and look for the English church. Gates locked. A number of Indians nearby, a couple taking water in for the afternoon service.
Down to Tophane and then to Galata to look for the Jewish Museum. I spot the Synagogue. Must be on the other side. Go up and turn right. Many young guys milling around. There's a police checkpoint and metal detector going down to what seems to be the Museum. Well, nowadays many Jewish museums around the world have them. I'm surprised the Jewish Museum is so popular, particularly with these young men. I show my kimilk, my identity card, to the policeman, and ask him whether the Jewish Museum is there. No it is the genelev. I don't know the word. Light dawns on me, this is Brothel Street. I've passed here several times and been asked if I want a lady. I am again. But the whores seem to stay indoors, not hang around bars like the Russian Natashas I have seen in other areas of Istanbul.
I finally find the Jewish Museum, a converted synagogue near Galata Bridge, near the traditional banking area of Istanbul. Balkan Jews were treated better by the Muslims than the Byzantines, and in the mid 1300s flocked to the "land where the flag with the crescent brought justice". Many Jews came to Constantinople and Smyrna (Izmir) to escape the Spanish Inquisition in 1483. They were well accepted by the Ottoman Empire, who encouraged foreigners to settle in Constantinople and increase its wealth. The members of the Janissary Guard were initially all slaves, mostly from the Balkans; many of the harem slaves were Circassians. Just before the First World War, over 20% of the population of Istanbul were Greeks, and a similar proportion Armenian. These two groups, along with the Jews, some 5% of the population formed the trading and merchant class. The Greeks were the dragomans, the court interpreters. The Ottomans exacted taxes from the foreign national groups, the millets, but generally left them alone to run their own communities and increase the wealth of the Ottoman Empire. Harmony it seems, at least until near the end of the Empire, and the Armenian massacres of 1915, the Greek-Turkish war of 1919-1922 when Greece was awarded the area around Izmir, followed by increasing Turkish nationalism, and restrictions in foreigners to enter certain professions like dentistry, law and pharmacy. This was later followed by the looting of Greek businesses in 1955.
Islamists in France and elsewhere might ask: we left them alone to run their own communities. Why don't they leave us alone to run our societies as we want to?
Most Istanbul Sephardic Jews spoke Ladino, Spanish mixed with a few Hebrew and Yiddish words. A few speakers still survive, and newspapers in Ladino with names like La Boz de Turkiye and La Buena Esperansa were published until the 1980s. Most learnt Turkish, as they became more and more integrated. I examine wedding invitations from the inter-war period. No Ladino here. All were printed in French, the language of Pera society. A few are also in Turkish.
The Jewish Museum is full of encomiums to both the Ottoman Empire and the Republic. In 1933 Albert Einstein sent a letter to Atatürk asking him to accept 33 top Jewish scientists who had lost their jobs in Germany, and Atatürk welcomed them. In the Second World War various Turkish Schindlers saved Turkish Jews in the Nazi occupied areas. But then came Israel, and nearly all the Turkish Jews flocked to the new state, which was, in geographical terms, just down the road. But, unlike the Greeks, the Jews bore Turkey no bitterness, perhaps explaining the close relationship between Israel and Turkey today.
My Turkish teacher in Brazil, Hadi, tells me he learnt Greek from his Greek neighbours in Beyoglu in the 1940s and 1950s, but now Istanbul has been linguistically cleansed, apart that is, from the ever-increasing number of tourists, whose lingua franca is English.


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Recently, Duane and I were looking for something "unknown" to do that we didn't have to drive forever or take all day to explore. We were looking through on of the things to do in Florida websites - I think maybe the Trip Advisor - and it said Orlando Brewing. Neither him nor I knew there was a working brewery in the city so that is where we decided to head out.
Upon driving to the area you realize that the brewery is not in a typical area. It is completely surrounded by industrial warehouses and concrete factories. We thought perhaps we were lost driving down Atlanta street, but then to the right - there it was!!
Upon entering the establishment you can tell that it has been in business for quite a while and they are extremely excited and knowledgable regarding the craft beers that they make and sell. Most of the staff are volunteers and not full time staff.
We purchased a flight - which is a sampler of the top 8 beers that they craft. They provide you with a flyer that goes into detail about each beer so that you can learn about the beer while enjoying it.
I prefered the Blonde Ale, Pale Ale and Red Ale - Duane prefered the European Pilzner.
Every evening around 6pm there is a FREE brewery tour - you just have to get your ticket from the bartender before 6.
The gentleman that owns the establishment will walk you through the brewery process, what items are needed to make beer and how they all work together - the tour lasts roughly an hour and is very informative.
They do not serve food, but offer a selection of take-out delivery menus that you can order from and the
companies deliver the food right to your table.
They are always asking for volunteers - you get free beer to drink and tips to go home with.
If you are a home brewer - if you volunteer - in addition to the free beer - you also can take some yeast home to use in your brewing
On weekends they offer original music and have a large covered stage where they perform.
Whether you are looking to try some new hand-crafted beers or discover and "unknown" area in Florida - stop by and give them a try!!!


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You all know how I love whipping out the paint brush, but every now and then I find something that I just can't bear to paint. This antique coal box found on the Flea Market is one of them. I decided to try and restore it to its former glory, but with a twist that would tell its purpose!
Burlap, a vintage stove image & French script came to mind!
Can you see the lovely grain in the wood ?!
On the inside its covered with brown sheet metal to keep the coals hot!
After putting my paint brush away, I went in search of an image of a cast iron stove on my 2 favourite blogs for antique and vintage graphics, The Graphics Fairy and Knick of Time.
I did'nt find a cast iron stove, but this is such a wonderful graphic of an old stove by the Graphics Fairy that I decided to use it instead !
Here it is after the make over!
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In this post I'd like to get into a topic surrounding the race and what came out of it afterwards. Long has been the conception that ITU racing is a "wet runners" race, that is to say that the bike is meaningless and just serves as a precursor to the run. In Ironman drafting is cheating, so how could it acceptable anywhere else??
In hindsight, the timing of the Lance Armstrong / Simon Whitfield shampoo/blowdry ITU twitter exchange could not have come at a better time. Armstrong voiced his view of the ITU format, which I think represents a lot of 'old school' educated triathlon figures. ITU has never really been accepted, besides once every 4 years, in the general triathlon public as the pinnacle of the sport.
Take the typically common exchange:
Person: " you do triathlon....so have you raced an ironman?"
ITU athlete: " yea, but no i race the Olympic distance"
Person: " oh....I see....maybe someday you'll be able to do one?"
ITU athlete: " yeah, maybe."
After experiencing the leadup, race, and attention afterwards in San Diego I feel as if ITU has made a significant jump in respect and appeal over essentially 3-4 days. There was plenty of publicity leading up towards the home soil race for the Americans as it was their final selection point. Stories on each athlete and their journey to that point. However, the race did the talking. The race opened the eyes of the Age-group masses as to what ITU racing is at the highest level, WTS. During the swim WU you could hear the spectators commenting on the speed and tenacity already. In the middle of the bike there were points screaming through transition where you could almost hear them holding their breath. During my brief spell on the run where we bolted out of T2 the reactions were even more heightened. When you see a sport in the flesh you truly get a grasp of the speed and skill involved, J.Brownlee demonstrated this quite well. Placing 54th in the event, the amount of sincere congradulatory comments was very humbling for a back of the packer. There was definitley a buzz in San Diego last weekend, like an alarm clock of realization.
Macca's involvement in the ITU has raised the awareness. Many people were there on Saturday to see Macca. To see him place 30 something gave the public a good understanding of the level of racing here. Triathlon Magazine captured Macca after the race in quite a geniune moment explaining the toughness of ITU racing. It couldn't have come from a more respected and accomplished athelte in Ironman & ITU. He was an ITU World champ in the early years, 2xIronman World Champ, and now back at ITU. There is no better spokesman for how ITU has evolved and how freakin fast the athletes of today are in ALL 3 sports.
This has to be my favourite photo from the weekend. What contrast going on here...
Lastly, a parting shot exiting the water for a second lap of shampooing:)
Athletes exit the swim at ITU San Diego by Rich Cruse


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I have been doing pretty well here...I have had my moments where I just want to die. The language is killing me. Although it is killing me, I have given up worrying about it...or I am trying to. I just talk when I can...whevenever I can. I teach english to my companion and to the miembros. The people here are missing teeth...most nights its solely drunks in the street. However, I feel good today. The people can be super nice or super mean. Haha, Its a bit weird. As for contacting we just head out to the main street. The town is super small...so not a ton of places to go out and do stuff. Its been pretty difficult because its the same people sometimes.
Carlos, who is 18, is going to be baptised on the 25th!!! We have another Sabatian, but his mother doesn´t want him to be baptised. We meet him, when visiting Pablo...I will have to get his gamer tag for you guys. He plays Halo Reach! Its so crazy, Carlos has been an investigator for almost a year...then out of no where we went to visit him and he said he got an answer. Sebatian, the first time we taught him a few days ago said he would pray. Well, him and Pablo prayed that night and he got the answer. Pablo said, "He was praying and he stopped. He turned to me and said...I know its true." Haha, its so crazy. A lot of people think that I am the milk man.
Hermano Florez had a dream...I dont know if I told you. But he dreamt that a missionary came to a barn and he was milking a cow. And Hermano Florez, looked at the bucket and it was over flowing. He now says that the Cow is Lago Ranco, and the bucket is people of the church. Haha, so they think I am the milk man.
They found out I played guitar in sacrament meeting haha...I introduced myself. Or I tried to...
My momita. She is a very quiet lady...I don´t think she likes me. I can't eat as much as I thought I could. I usually ask for a little less. But she feeds me all kinds of stuff. We had fish...I just shoved it down my throat. We have soup everyday...and then either meat or some kind of potato thing. I love making my own food though. Its so much easier!! The other day in a contact, a little boy...gave us each some candy. Haha, he was so proud that he could do that for us. I thanked him a ton.
The candy here is freak'n awesome!!! I love it so much...the chocolate is ok. Its the crappy kind of chocolate in Utah. I found out that peanut butter is super expensive. So...I don't buy it anymore.
Today, right now I am in Osorno. We came for my visa stuff but they aren't open. Only Wednesdays. What crap...2 and a half hours to get here. Although the second bus was pretty sweet. Haha.
I love this place so much...and I hate it too.
Elder Muñoz says Hiiiii....
That is so crazy, so many changes are happening back at home. Haha, you have to tell Josh hi for me! Its crazy...everyone is going out for track huh? Well, you will just have to send me pictures of Mr. Fezz!! I miss him so much...I miss you all. Although I have been a little homesick. I just work harder and I forget about stuff at home.
I forgot to tell you... I am staying very warm. I don´t know what it is...but I have been very blessed. When I pray for no rain...no rain. When I ask for all kinds of stuff it just happens. Its been a crazy experience. I ask for contacts and 10 people came...I ask for Carlos and Sebatian to get answers...they did. Its been crazy. So yes I am doing very very well. Warm and all....
I will try to take a lot more pictures...I think I added some of the church...its tiny!
Well, I love you all very much....
I will talk to you again in a week.
Con amor,
Elder Burge
Upstairs where we sleep in our spacious home
Wood-fired heater for our home
My study area in our house
Elder Munoz - my companion
Momita's - where we eat lunch


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Making More Money
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The first step in making more money is believing that you can.
T.Harv Ecker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind says,"Give me 5 minutes and I can predict YOUR financial future for the rest of your life!" How? By identifying your personal money and success blueprint! Have a listen to what he says here: http://www.millionairemind.com/a/?wid=350047&page=/preview/replay
Let's face it, if all it took were hard work and some knowledge, we'd all be rich right now. Studies have shown that people have a predetermined money thermometer that sets how much money they will make.
If it feels like you're working hard and not really getting anywhere, you may be up smack against this barrier.
Abraham Hicks says, "The world is awash in money! Do you hear what that means? It is awash in money. It is flowing for everyone. It is like Niagara Falls. And most of you are showing up with your teaspoons."
Open your mind and heart to the abundant flow of money around you. One way to help you do that is to play the Prosperity Game http://www.choosingprosperity.com/game/
Each time you log in the universe gives you a larger cheque that you get to spend any way you want (in your mind). Our minds don't distinguish between what has happened and what we imagine has happened This is especially true of feelings. Have you ever gone through a whole day still holding on to a feeling you got from a dream?
This game helps open your mind to the largess of the universe.
First believe that you can and remember what Goethe said
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
–Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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A Fortunate Return! Don't miss it!
Back at the beginning of August I was present at a show out in the east-end at the relatively new Obsession live lounge. The show was sparsely attended, due in part to the fact that it was competing with at least two other shows happening elsewhere on the same evening. While I'm sure those other events were just as enjoyable, the fact remains that those who didn't attend missed a talented band from the other side of the world. Usually, such an opportunity wouldn't happen again.
Fortunately, Brazil's Santuarium have stuck around our corner of the world and will be coming back to storm the Rainbow on the 16th with Tomahawk Punch and Creeping Beauty. I can't stress enough how good this band is (check out my review of the last show) and how much they deserve a howling crowd to greet them. Their approach to Metal is one of the most unique I've seen, coating their hard rock core with symphonic and gothic elements without allowing those elements to diminish their punchy guitar work and headbanging compositions.
So it's a Wednesday night. Not the most convenient thing in the world, I know. But this is a dedicated band from across the globe that deserves an appreciative crowd. What else were you going to do that night?
Seriously, don't miss these guys again. They're killer!
11/10/2013 | Categories: Announcement, News | Tags: 2013, Brazil, Creeping Beauty, Hard Rock Canada, live, Metal, October, October 16, Ottawa, Preview, Rabbit Hole Productions, Rainbow, Santuarium, talented band, Tomahawk Punch | Leave a comment
It's been a while…
Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've made a post. In fact if I'm not mistaken it's been the better part of a year. That's crazy. But a lot of stuff has been happening, both metal related and not.
I'm completely finished my schooling. I now hold two degrees from Algonquin College (Broadcasting-Radio and Professional Writing) and I am ready to really start pursuing my career goals. Excited to be done, excited, and a little scared, for the future.
My wonderful girlfriend and I are in the process of moving in together. We're looking in to getting a slightly bigger place than what I currently have, so if you're in the Ottawa area and know somewhere (preferably in the west end) where we can get a large one-bedroom for a reasonable rate, shoot me a message here, to my gmail, or on facebook.
I've been working at a record store here in Ottawa for a year now. It's called Legend Records and we specialize in new and used vinyl. It's a pretty cool gig for a 23 year old student, especially as a stepping stone to hopefully using the skills I've acquired at Algonquin. If you want to pop in, our hours are 10 AM – 6 PM Monday-Saturday and 12 PM – 5 PM on Sunday.
In my last semester of school, I did a work-placement with two organizations. The first is called Fuel Youth Engagement. They're a really cool company (Seriously, FHM magazine said that they were among the top ten coolest places to work in Canada!) who work in browser-based and mobile gaming geared toward children and teenagers. I did some really cool stuff with them that involved marketing and tech research, ideas for story concepts for upcoming games, in-game dialogue, etc. It was a real privilege to work with them and I would not hesitate to do so again if there were a place available for me. The people are great and it is they who truly make it the cool place it is!
The second place I did my placement is a website based out of the Netherlands called Metal Blast.net. I've been writing album reviews for them and just recently started doing some interviews. They've kept me on since my placement ended and I'm having a blast (no pun intended) writing for them. It's not a paid position but it has the potential to grow in to one. So if you're here because you're a metal fan, check out Metal Blast and the Metal Blast facebook page to see the awesome reviews and interviews that I and the other guys have created. They're really an awesome, honest, incredibly passionate collective of metal maniacs! (Be sure to "Like" us on facebook and follow us on twitter)
So what does all this mean for the blog? Well, a few things. Firstly, I WILL be resurrecting my activity in these pages. Secondly, while I will still be posting the occasional review, the bulk of my reviews will be posted at the Metal Blast website. The same goes for interviews. This space will now mostly be reserved more for my observations and opinions on hard rock and heavy metal music, the scene surrounding it, and my personal travels through our metallic world. I'll also be bringing back the weekly rare tracks (and hopefully having a little more focus on the whole "weekly" part) so that I can bring you all some relics from the hard and heavy past.
If you're interested in some of the writing I've been doing with Metal Blast, here's the page that shows my work. We're also looking for more people, so if your grammar is good and you're an adequate wordsmith drop us a line here. As always, I hope you enjoyed reading this post as well as upcoming content. Keep it locked and stay Metal!
– Matt
25/05/2013 | Categories: Journal, Personal | Tags: 2012, 2013, Algonquin, Algonquin College, blogging, Entertainment, Fuel, Fuel Industries, Fuel Youth Engagement, Gaming, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, interviews, May, Metal Blast, Netherlands, Ottawa, Professional Writing, Radio, reviews, technology | Leave a comment
Live!: Criticull (w/ Dissentient, Alcoholator, Screamer, Barrow Wight) @ Cafe Dekcuf, 21/07/12
It's always worth taking part when a small band from across the world makes it's way to sleepy little Ottawa. It's also worth participating in any event wherein one of the most fun live acts in our fair city pulls headlining duty. So needless to say, I was pretty excited for this little event.
Unfortunately, thanks in large part to OC Transpo, I was late to the show and only managed to catch the last few songs of opener Barrow Wight's set. What I heard was a band working largely within a Venom-esque framework, but pouring in liberal doses of prog rock à la Jethro Tull. An interesting mix to be sure, and one full of potential. One thing the band still lacks is a true stage presence and energy. The members, in large part, just stood around looking at the instruments as if they were a little unsure of their playing. However, it was also evident that they were enjoying themselves, and that is the soil from which charisma springs. (7/10)
Screamer on the other hand, while being no older than yours truly, had the presence and passion of seasoned vets. NWOBHM by way of Sweden (i.e. Iron Maiden by way of Torch), this is total throwback Metal with dead serious intent and execution. Vocalist and Bass guitar player Christoffer Svensson is a talented frontman in the early 80s British mold, his voice reminding this writer of Tygers of Pan Tang's Jon Deverill, punctuated by highs reminiscent of Sin After Sin-era Halford. Drummer Henrik Petersson is no slouche either, doing some very interesting stuff that most drummers don't even bother with. Instead of just maintaining the beat, he throws in little flourishes and extra hits in tasteful places throughout the tunes. An extra dimension to an already rock solid force. (9/10)
Montreal's Alcoholator is a full-on Thrash act with the philosophy that the world revolves around two things: Heavy Metal and Booze. Far from a unique approach to be sure (I can think of at least one band that has made an entire career out of the exact same concept) but that doesn't make Alcoholator any less fun to watch and listen too. All instruments are solid and vocalist Matt Butcher is an adept in the use of that good 'ol Thrash rasp, and the songwriting shows moments of brilliance. Some of the Thrash breaks actually gave me chills (Re: "Drink Beer… or Die Trying"). They have a long way to go before becoming masters of the mosh, but if they can stay the course and continue improving, Montreal could have yet another really special band in their midst. (7/10)
When Gatineau's Dissentient appeared, their frontman Phil Campbell stood centre stage wearing a Fear Factory t-shirt, and that was certainly an apt comparison. This is a bruising Death Metal unit lying somewhere between that aformentioned California juggernaut and Montreal Tech-Death legends Gorguts. Standing out like a sore thumb as the heaviest unit of the evening, it was evident that this was a band who not only loves what they do, but know know their way around the respective instruments. The technicality in each members' playing was incredible, and made moreso by the fact it looked easy. Bass guitarist Stef Stomphe is like a caveman who just discovered fire, flayling away on his instrument like he invented it. Throw in a song length Star Trek reference (specifically infamous TNG-era bad guys The Borg) and you have pretty much the perfect, nerdy, Tech-Death unit. (8.5/10)
Headliners Criticull are one of those bands who'll never dissappoint. That has a lot to do with the fact that there's no one else doing exactly what they're doing. Sure there are reference points: Suicidal Tendencies, Primus, and early Faith No More are obvious influences. But, no one really truly blends Funk, Thrash, Hardcore, and a gonzo sense of humour and manages to keep it heavy and energetic. Yet despite how much they have going on, the songs themselves manage to stand-out and even become memorable, "Sabre the Flavour" and "Who Killed You?" being hilarious highlights. If you're an open-minded Ottawa music fan, this is a band you need to see. Their is no one like them and, if they chose it, they could take their brand very far. (9/10)
Overall show score: \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ (8 out of 10)
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Kate Bridges ,Harequin Historical Author
I'm having fun here in Walt Disney World, enjoyed the Magic Kingdom electrical parade and fireworks 2 nights ago, and gabbing with all my cyberfriend authors that I get to meet in person. Celebrating the release of my latest historical, ALASKA BRIDE ON THE RUN.
Kate Hewitt, Harlequin Presents
I had a wonderful time at the Magic Kingdom yesterday, wilting in the heat but bring revived on Splash Mountain! It's also great to meet readers and writers, and of course I have to mention my latest Presents, COUNT TOUSSAINT'S BABY, out now!
Janette Kenny, Harlequin Presents
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Magic Kingdom with M&B authors and editors yesterday. But I'm Very glad that the majority of today's activities are indoors! I've found time to do a bit of editing, and signing copies of my latest Presents, Innocent in the Italian's Possession at the Literacy Signing last night.
Lynn Raye Harris, Harlequin Presents
I've been having so much fun at RWA! Unlike other intrepid authors, I have not visited the Magic Kingdom. As a native Southerner, my natural habitat in summer is inside in the air conditioning. It's hotter than blazes here, y'all! If it were January, however, I'd probably be out there too. :) Last night, I so enjoyed meeting readers at the Literacy Signing where I signed copies of my latest Presents, THE PRINCE'S ROYAL CONCUBINE! Right now, I'm typing this at the Mills & Boon Meet and Greet -- you wouldn't believe how many fabulous authors are here! I still feel like such a fan girl sometimes. :)
Elaine Golden, Harlequin Historical Undone author.
The conference this year is amazing. Last night was the Literacy Signing and there were so many talented and gracious authors there, eager to meet new people and talk about their stories. It was quite the crush, and one I hope to be able to sign at in the future. My Regency Historical, title TBD, is due to release early next year.
Elizabeth Rolls, Harlequin Historical Author, Rita Finalist
Here I am in Orlando after a somewhat lengthy trip from halfway across Australia. The Magic Kingdom was such a blast as we all released our inner Princesses, ending up with a Princess lunch in the Castle. I even rode Thunder Mountain - my first roller coaster ride since I lost my lunch on a fairground roller coaster thirty years ago . . .
The Literacy book signing was HUGE last night and Nora Roberts gave a brilliant keynote speech at lunch today. So looking forward to more.
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Yesterday was full on. Nora Roberts was brilliant at lunch. Carole Mortimer and others recieved thier plaque for over 100 books. Jessica Hart,and Kimberley Lang both won Reader's Choice awards. Ann Letherbridge won a Daphne for her debut Harlequin Historical. The pj party was great fun. I walked through 2 lobbies dressed in flowered pjs. Elizabeth Rolls wore her husband's 'the cat walked all over this t-shirt' t-shirt. It was so much fun. Among the people I met there was Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, and Kristie J who is a fellow North & South enthusiast. Today is workshops and the Harlequin party.


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Sunday, October 07, 2007
even without the special scatologically-themed exhibit...
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is substantially cooler than the don't-get-me-wrong-it's-cool-in-its-own-right Boston Museum of Science. Regarding feces of a more masculo-bovine sort, I wanted a photo of this quote because I thought it was resonant with my complaint about the American Sociological Association having as its most recent conference theme "Is Another World Possible?":
(The complaint being that, as rapid and thoroughgoing as innovation takes place in our society, it takes a remarkably narrow perspective to be able to see the world as mired in the kind of stasis that would lead someone to ask if a different world was possible. Then again, the conference logo suggests that sociology's dream is to encase our existing world in one made of cold, gray stone, which I would agree would require a special conference just to figure out if it is even possible, especially since the logo also appears to advocate tilting our planet 90 degrees upon its axis before placing it in the stone case.)
Other things you can do at the Museum of Science include walking inside a model of the heart, using a computer to try to make your own clone, and playing an alpine ski video game (granted, I didn't follow what the connection to science or industry was for the last game):
If only it had a special laser hair restoration exhibit.
3 comments:
- yli said...
i thought the logo meant we're shedding the cold gray matters that's our current world, and a new world is born within?
- AK said...
I saw the logo as an egg hatching. Wasn't ASA just using the theme of the World Social Forum and the global justice movement more generally? I think the question was not about whether the world is changing or not, but about the nature of those changes (as in, are these innovations producing more of the same patterns of inequality?). I think that's a legitimate sociological question, even if the phrase itself sounds a little hokey.
- Ang said...
That sounds reasonable to me.
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It's an interesting story as to how I came across reading this independent graphic novel 'Hero 9 to 5'. I have met the books writer, Ian Sharman, at a number of comic conventions over the last few years and spoken to him about his work, yet I never had the opportunity to actually pick up his books and read them.
One of my close friends, who is also a friend of Ian's quite often tells me of Ian political views and the fact that he is a feminist. Then he shows me this image that Ian posted on his Facebook page:
I have to admit my initial reaction to this image was 'what the f**k?!' I thought, here is a man who is trying to improve the comics industry for women and he produces a piece of work that depicts women like that? I was so astounded at this that I added Ian on Facebook and outlined how I felt about this image. This led to a long discussion between Ian and myself, with him defending the content of his work and me trying to indicate how that image could be seen as offensive. After going back and forth for a while Ian sent me a copy of Hero 9 to 5 so that I could read it and see the internal content for myself.
So I read the book, and here are my thoughts on the book.
Hero 9 to 5 follows the super hero Flame-O, who works for Heroes 4 Zeroes, a company that provides hero protection for people that cannot afford cover from more expensive and more competent heroes. The four issues contained within the graphic novel follows Flame-O and his friends at Heroes 4 Zeroes as they go from men and women working a job to actual heroes who stand up for what they believe in because they choose to rather than because they're being paid.
Whilst I like this initial setup, of a world where heroes are just another emergency service, and that if you don't have insurance you get the crappy guys, the fact that it is written as a parody takes a lot away from the enjoyment for me. I believe that if this concept was written as a straight book then it could have been much better. As it is there are many silly jokes and comments that are supposed to make fun of super hero comics, but for me just come across as un-humorous and their for the sake of it.
The plot seems to jump all over the place too, with one of the characters flip-flopping between good and evil almost every issue, with almost no explanation and no consequences for the characters. Characters say and do things for the 'comedy' of a scene rather than for the plot or to build upon the characters themselves. Yes, the book may be intended as a parody, but even the silliest comedy stems from something more than just being their for the hell of it.
There are some very interesting moments in the book, and the basis for more stories about these character where they can be given room to grow and mature, however not on volume one. The book could have benefited from a larger page count, not to add more action or story, but for more characterisation, which as it stands often feels rushed and unrealistic.
If you are a fan of satire and silly comedy then pick up Hero 9 to 5 and give it a read as I'm sure you will enjoy it. If you are a fan of super hero comics then yes, you too should give it a read, though be prepared for the fact that you may not like it. This is a book that I believe you will either love or find 'okay' (love or hate is too strong a phrase to be used here as I don't believe that there is anything here to truly hate).
In conclusion Hero 9 to 5 has an interesting concept and is written with great passion, and whilst it may or may not set your world on fire it is definitely worth the time to sit and read it.


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|1,722 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|1 - 7 nights
The setting of the villa gives you a sense of escapism and sets for a truly wonderful holiday. The 180 degree views are truly incredible. You can wander around the garden, watch the wildlife - resident red squirrels often visit and eagles fly high above circling on the thermals. There is a lot to do in the area, including, cycling into the hills with the option to ride on the Tour de France route. Tennis and golf are very close by. At the villa we have board games, boules, pool games, table tennis and plenty of sitting and viewing spots around the garden. Swimming in the beautiful infinity pool with mountain sea and lake views is not to be missed or relax on one of the sun terraces. Maybe later watch the sun go down from one of the 'sundowner' terraces before starting on the BBQ. Outside lighting for the pool and terraces allows you to enjoy dinner on the terrace under the stars and perhaps have a night swim. Inside, the house is welcoming and newly decorated, each bedroom has a unique feel and all have new ensuite bathrooms, with spa showers. The fourth bathroom also with spa shower is directly opposite a bedroom. All rooms have their own terrace with views. All fixtures, fittings and furniture are of very high quality e.g. Roche Bobois, hansgrohe,
Living Rooms:
The living/dining room has panoramic views, with a dining area extending to 12. All furnishings are high quality, eg Roche Bobois, BoConcept, antiques, paintings. Direct access to two further terraces/dining areas with views. Direct access to kitchen.
Bedroom 1 - Master, king bed, private terrace, large ensuite with rain shower,180 deg views from the bed or terrace
Bedroom 2, superking/twin ensuite with spa shower, private terrace lake view from bed or the terrace
Bedroom 3, Twin room, nice garden view of the terraces with beautiful stone walls
Bedroom 4, Double bed, terrace, steps to pool, views to the sea and garden, private bathroom with spa shower directly opposite
Bedroom 5, Double bed, ensuite with spa shower, patio doors directly onto garden with hammock, seating, olive trees and grapefruit tree, views of the mountains and sea from your bed!
New Luxury ensuite to master bedroom 1, walk in rainshower, bath, WC, marble sink, dressing table
Bedroom 2, new ensuite, spa shower, wc, marble sink
Bedroom 3 and 4, new spa shower, sink/cabinet. Separate wc (directly opposite bedroom 4)
Bedroom 5, ensuite spa shower, sink/cabinet, wc
The kitchen is well equipped with cooking utensils, serving bowls, crockery etc. Electric cooker, gas hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Located off the lounge/dining area and covered outside terrace.
Utility Room:
Washing machine and drying area
Boules court, table tennis, pool games, Books, board games, sky TV, music system, wifi.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
Meet and Greet
Local property manager
All linen and towels included
The property is cleaned weekly
Further cleaning available by arrangement at extra cost
Weekly gardener
Weekly pool clean
Barbecue, Private Pool, Parking, Garden.
Dishwasher, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Oven, Washing Machine.
Cable, Central Heating, Internet Access, Room Fans, Satellite, Telephone, TV.
Hello, We bought our villa after visiting the area for more than fifteen years. We live in Surrey and our grown up children live in London. We have successfully rented our home in the South of France since 2013. Our home in France has been developed with care to detail, with the majority of the building work being completed in 2011, we have enjoyed collecting furnishings over a period of time to create a home from home. We cannot begin to tell you about all the fun and happy times we have had in this area and at our villa with family and friends. It is a very special place - the views will take your breath away! We find it hard to tear ourselves away, but when we do, we explore the many local villages and markets for shopping or lunch, we take picnics down to the lake and river, or have a day at the beach. We also enjoy walks from the house or further up into the hills of the Var. It is a pleasure to share our home with you and all it has to offer for your memorable holiday.
Mrs Linda Sykes purchased this villa in 2011
The villa is set in the hillside within a olive grove and mature fruit trees. With 180 degrees views - look up to the old village of Cabris and Castle, ahead there are stunning sea views towards the Bay of Cannes and the islands off Cannes, linked by beautiful mountains to the west to see the beautiful Lac Cassien, which is a short drive away. Although the gated villa is secluded, it is only 500 metres from the typical French village of Speracedes with a cafe bar, butchers, general store and bakers - perfect for a pre morning stroll for croissants! The infinity pool allows you to enjoy the view from within the pool whilst you swim or to sit on one of the sun loungers. There is also a eating terrace with seating for 10 directly by the pool. There are lots of sitting spots around the garden, including two hammocks for that afternoon nap, or with a good book. The boules court, table tennis, pool games are fun pastimes during your holiday. As you move onto the evening enjoy the wonderful sunsets, maybe with a sundowner on one of the terraces, before you light up the bbq to enjoy an outside supper maybe by the pool. The flora and fauna is always changing. We have fireflies in early summer, figs, grapefruit, herb garden, roses, eagles flying above and resident red squirrels. Just wander round the garden and enjoy the private space. We have prepared a guide book giving you lots of ideas of where to go, where to eat, (including non tourist attractions) and local travel books for you to browse ....
A perfect destination for a holiday, the villa is set between two typical French villages, a large and magnificent Lake is close by, offering a wide range of water-sports. The villa is on the Tour de France route with many cycling routes. Its only a short drive from some of the very best places on the Riviera. Stroll along the Croisette in Cannes, where in May the film stars gather for the film festival and a great place to sit at a cafe and people watch. Visit the harbour in Antibes and, for exclusive shopping, visit Monaco, an hour's drive away. Italy's Ligurian coast is only one and a half hour's drive! The day can easily be split between relaxing by the pool and in the garden, then visiting one of the many hill villages, Lake Cassien, or the coast. At the house you will find plenty of relaxation areas, including two hammocks, high quality wooden sun loungers, picnic equipment, games, books and music to help make your stay comfortable.
Review from Airbnb:
I have had contact with the host, Linda since the day I booked the house. The contact has been great from the beginning. I received great tips for restaurants, supermarkets and things to do in the area, as well as information concerning the house and the booking. She wrote me several times before arrival which was very relaxing and made me sure that I would be well received in the house. The housekeeper Beatrice was also very welcoming and service minded. We also got mid-week cleaning during the week we stayed at the house; very convenient. The house is fantastic and as great (maybe better) than what you may see on photos. I had a great week with my family in Spéracèdes. The swimming pool, the bedrooms, the two terraces and the garden are all beautiful. The view is also something that I liked a lot. The nearby village is cosy and you may order baguettes and croissants in the small grocery store. The owners are really nice and friendly and they sell local food. The café in the village of Spéracèdes is nice too. However, I preferred to go the nearby village of Cabris for my morning coffee and to buy croissants and baguettes. It will take you approx. 5 minutes by car. We hope to come back one day.
This is a beautifully positioned and appointed house with everything we wanted and more. It is peaceful and private yet close to amenities, activities and sightseeing. The views are spectacular and, along with the high end spec of the house itself, give a sense of being in a very special place.
This Villa was absolutely stunning and we had the best time on our holiday! The villa is spacious with plenty of room for everyone, as well as having so many outdoor spaces in which to relax with a glass of rose. There are multiple bedrooms through the house with very comfortable beds and there it is very quiet. The pool and outdoor area are absolutely amazing with the beautiful (and extensive) surrounding gardens. The surrounding area is also great for its bakeries and outdoor restaurants serving great food. It was also easy to get to Cannes or Antibes for a day at the beautiful beaches.
I will absolutely be coming back soon!
We had a wonderful stay in the villa. It is spacious and really well equipped. We loved the open fire in the living room, which is spacious but still feels cosy. The whole villa is very tastefully decorated and full of beautiful things. We loved sitting out on the terrace and balcony and eating breakfast or enjoying a glass of wine overlooking the olive terrace and the spectacular view down towards Cannes.
The local villages are within walking distance and there are many interesting places to visit within a short drive.
We will definitely be booking again.
Our stay at this beautiful villa was everything we could have wished it to be. Only 1 hour from the airport, we relaxed as soon as we arrived and settled back to enjoy the view with a glass of chilled rose in hand. The next morning I awoke early and watched the sun rise over the hills - truly unforgettable.
The villa itself is stylishly furnished and very comfortable with lots of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen is small but has everything you could need and there are several outside eating areas as well as inside dining. The bedrooms are lovely with high quality pillows/bedding etc - super comfy! The pool is fantastic.
The village is pretty with a couple of shops for essentials and a very busy bar which serves good lunches. There are lots of lovely places to visit in the area which meant that we were never short of things to do when we felt like exploring.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Villa La Katorox and hope to return some time soon.
This is the nicest villa we have ever stayed in. The views are spectacular fromthe villa and even the pool. It has been maintained to the highest order and the master bedroom especially is 5 star but so is the whole villa. You can see the sea and the wonderful lake and even talk to the frogs in the pond!
The local restaurants are excellent and the supermarkets are a pleasure to explore. Plenty for the kids at the villa and a truly relaxing experience for the adults. With Cannes and Nice nearby there are plenty of great trips to enjoy bit I'm truth it was hard to leave such a lovely villa.
A delightful property with far reaching views that can be enjoyed from the many well positioned outdoor seating areas surrounding the property and especially from the magnificent infinity pool.The property is well equipped and the bedrooms are particularly lovely with very comfortable beds. The tranquil surroundings lend itself to a very relaxing holiday but the hustle and bustle of the cote d'azur is only a short drive away. The local village is a short walk and there are a good selection of restaurants within easy driving distance.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and do not hesitate to recommend "Katorox
Walk to French villages 500 metres and 1km
15 minutes by car to Lake Cassien - restaurants picnicing waterspouts
20 minutes by car to rivers with picnicing and waterfalls
25 minutes by car to the coast
Trains from Grasse (10 mins by car) run regularly to Cannes and other Cote d'Azur coast.
Boat from Cannes to St Tropez
Opio golf course 15 mins by car, numerous others within half an hour. We can provide full details of golf if of interest.
Special Interest Holidays
Cycling - Many miles of cycling, we are on the Tour de France cycling route.
Lake Cassien which is nearby offers sailing, canoeing, pedloes, swimming and restaurants.
Local river with waterfalls swimming and picnicing
Canyoning in the Var
Walks are arranged through the local tourism office, walking route book in the villa
Perfume courses available at various perfumeries in Grasse
Wine tasting
Tennis courts 5 mins - courts and lessons available
Local circus - July and August
Tourist office - 5 minutes away
How to get there
Nearest Airport: 26 miles Nice. Nearest Channel Port: 730 miles. Cannes railway station: 14 miles with regular trains to/from Grasse (4km). A car is recommended and can be hired and collected at Terminal 2 of Nice Airport.
The villa is 500m from Speracedes with butchers, general store/bread, café, bar, pizza, hotel - drinks and meals, boules court. 1km to Cabris with weekly market, range of restaurants, cafés and boules. Speracedes is in the South of France on the border of the Cote d'Azur and Provence at the foothills of the Alps and has far reaching views over the Bay of Cannes and Cap De L'Esterel. Grasse (4km) is well known as the world capital of Perfume. The villa is just 35 minutes from Nice Airport.
Further Details
5 minutes to large supermarket, beauty spa and banks. A Book is available in the villa regarding places of interest, walks, location of supermarkets, banks, post offices etc. There is also a tourist information in Cabris which is 1km from the villa.
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|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Summer 2018
7 Jul 2018 - 17 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 8 guests; add £10 per night, per additional guest
18 Aug 2018 - 24 Aug 2018
7 night minimum stay
Summer (off high season)
26 Aug 2018 - 29 Sep 2018
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
Autumn/Winter 2018
30 Sep 2018 - 23 Mar 2019
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Spring 2019
24 Mar 2019 - 4 May 2019
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Early Summer 2019
5 May 2019 - 24 May 2019
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Summer (off high season)
25 May 2019 - 29 Jun 2019
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Summer (high season) 2019
30 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2019
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Late Summer 2019
1 Sep 2019 - 28 Sep 2019
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
My Standard Rate
1 night minimum stay
for 1 night
|Notes: Rates are based on 8 guests; add £10 per night, per additional guest
|Refundable Damage Deposit
|Pet Fee
Changeover day is Saturday during the summer months. Departure is by 10am and arrival after 4pm to allow for thorough cleaning and maintenance. We have a great team of people that support us running the villa.
There is a winter fuel allowance from October-April of £100.00 per week.


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Is your headboard only fit for a king? Find something even better with our fantastic range of Emperor headboards to make sure your bedroom is the epitome of luxury and decadence.
The 'official' Emperor width varies across the industry, so we offer both the 6ft 6ins (200cm) and 7ft (213.4cm) widths. To ensure a perfect fit, we will email shortly after you have placed your order to confirm the width of your bedhead.
Our elegant and luxurious range of headboards for Emperor size beds are the perfect addition to any bedroom since they add even more sophistication to your interior decoration. You'll never want to get out of bed; the lap of luxury has never been so easy to find with our wide range of bedhead designs, such as the elegant Winged Iona headboard, our grand Bryher headboard, or the stylish Tean headboard.
Pick from a selection of over 100 fabrics and a variety of other customisable options to create a design that is one-of-a-kind and completely your own.[link_rewrite] => emperor-headboards [meta_title] => Traditional & Modern Style Emperor Headboards [meta_keywords] => [meta_description] => Our fabulous range of emperor headboards offer both the 6ft 6 ins and 7ft headboard widths. Choose from 20 designs with 130 different fabrics to choose from. ) ) 1


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I'll love you foreverI'll like you for alwaysAs long as I'm livingMy baby you'll beMarko was sitting on my lap, but he twisted around so that he was looking at my and said, "My baby you be" and my heart MELTED. I absolutely love the little man that he is becoming, but I still always see in him the little boy that he's always been and the baby that he was. I carried him out of the bath, wrapped in his puppy towel, the other day and I guess I carried him differently than my husband does, because now he insists that I carry him "like a baby" after his bath.
Love You Forever was the first picture book that I featured on Marko Monday, and it's a book that Marko and I are going to treasure for years and years to come. In honour of this throwback review, I've also decided to look at new and old photos of my little man. It's crazy how much he's changed over the past couple of years!