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The votes are in and one thing is clear: While Chicago's new hotel boom isn't slowing, the city's classics are keeping pace with dramatic renovations. Here, we present the top 25 Chicago hotels, as rated by you in our annual Readers' Choice Awards survey. Click to view as a list or scroll down for the best hotels in Chicago, from refined luxury at the Four Seasons to edgy architecture at The Godfrey. Is your favorite on the list? If not, VOTE in this year's survey—and you might win a dream getaway for two.
Courtesy Hilton
The country's longest continuously operating hotel makes a case for being Chicago's most storied: it's the birthplace of the brownie; Louis Armstrong and Liberace played in its swinging dining room; and the jaw-dropping fresco by French painter Louis Pierre Riga covers the entire ceiling of an extraordinary lobby. Ooh and ahh under it with a Manhattan at the lobby bar before eating a juicy burger at Potter's Chicago Burger Bar.
Courtesy Ritz-Carlton
With a Magnificent Mile Location, loads of amenities, and access to food and drink features that draw in the locals as much as guests, the Ritz-Carlton feels plugged in, while still offering a welcoming home base to retreat to. The lobby is energized by a glass-roofed café area that serves as a coffee shop by day, and special drinks spot by night—with views of the city lights. There's also an Italian restaurant with a handsome bar and, in summer, a rooftop lounge that looks up to the iconic John Hancock Building next door.
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For the best views of Lake Michigan, look no further than W Chicago Lakeshore, the only hotel in the city that's located along the lake (and has direct access to the entertainment at Navy Pier). Renovated in 2014, the hotel's 520 guest rooms strike a balance between futuristic and relaxing with mirrored walls, grey-washed furniture and Bliss Spa toiletries in the bathroom. Downstairs, the hotel's lobby Living Room is home to a circular DJ booth, and the lively CURRENT restaurant that transforms from a casual breakfast and lunch spot to a swank dinner date. Just be sure to splurge for a "Spectacular" or "Marvelous" room to get that lake view for your Instagram feed.
Tranquil and refined, the Four Seasons towers over Lake Michigan. The residential-style rooms make you feel like the most luxe of locals, as does the concierge, who are so skilled and accommodating that they may even be able to score those coveted Hamilton tickets. Come summer, head up to the 50th floor for the swimming pool and skyline views.
Courtesy Joie de Vivre Hotels
Hidden in plain sight, the Talbott is discretion embodied, with a clubby vibe just steps off Michigan Avenue's bustling Magnificent Mile. Rooms are unfussy but inviting, and the intimate lobby lounge makes for a great escape from the crowds.
Courtesy Hyatt/Photo by Anthony Tahlier
It's all about the design at this Magnificent Mile hotel, outfitted in a sleek mix of cherrywood, black granite, and leather Eames chairs, with rooms swathed in creamy beige hues. Take advantage of Chicago's sublime, but fleeting, warm weather with brunch at NoMI Garden, up on the rooftop terrace—it's only open May through October. When frostier weather returns, duck inside for excellent views over Water Tower Square from NoMi Kitchen's tilted floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The Ace Hotel is a humming, industrial-vibe magnet for Google employees who work across the street, and urban nomads checking in to check out the banging West Loop—and the city's cultural attractions beyond. A stay at the property is well worth it for the insider access to a great restaurant, skyline-framing rooftop bar, and exposure to local art.
Courtesy Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants/Photo by Laura Joliet
Part of the fun and funky Kimpton family, the Kimpton Gray Hotel in the Loop has great value for style and location. They're worth a visit for the bars alone, with both low-key and high-energy options. Upgrade to a Spa room, if you can, where the shower room—complete with a freestanding tub—is glassed-in and tiled in abstract designs.
Courtesy Marriott
Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone were once guests at this historic "Hotel of Presidents" facing Grant Park. Step inside, though, for a more contemporary story that starts in the color-punched lobby with its palatial, coffered ceilings. Order the #125 bubbly cocktail with bitters and orange peel from a shiny pop-up hutch, or stroll over to the adjacent, Catalan-driven Mercat a la Planxa for tapas. Whatever you do, look up: The Blackstone features more than 1,600 original artworks, largely by Chicago artists.
Courtesy Conrad
The Conrad's lobby bar is a destination on its own, but stay for the cozy rooms, stellar art collection, spacious bathrooms, and rooftop sushi bar. Plus, the hotel's Magnificent Mile location is super-convenient.
Courtesy Langham Hotels
The Langham's elegant, mid-century modern-inspired setting is matched by stellar art—a Jaume Plensa sculpture greets you in the lobby—and a hotel-wide regard for architecture, from the Hedrich Blessing black-and-white photos to the riverfront views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Courtesy Silversmith Hotel
This Jewelers Row gem, which dates back to 1897, deftly manages to fuse old and new without any design foibles: In the rooms, old-school Arts and Crafts period details like marble bathrooms and 12-foot ceilings play nicely with space-agey, tufted metallic headboards and bright-pink benches—who would've thought?—without lacking in modern-day conveniences, either (complimentary WiFi? Check. Flat-screen TVs? Check.). The eclectic Adamus restaurant offers handcrafted cocktails and communal tables—and judging by the cool crowd the places draws in, we think you'll actually want to converse with your fellow diners.
Courtesy Dana Hotel and Spa
Even with its 216 rooms, Dana Hotel and Spa in Chicago's River North neighborhood pulls off a low-key boutique vibe. Industrial-chic rooms framed by concrete ceilings and reclaimed wood floors flood with natural light and feel like a hip best friend's apartment, while rooms with balconies remain connected to the buzzy street scene below. Newly reimagined dining and drinking spaces are on site, too, with sea monster-themed cocktails at Leviathan bar, and seafood-driven feasts at Portsmith.
Courtesy The Peninsula Hotels
As if the Pen didn't already tower above the competition—and it has from the day it opened, right opposite Saks on Michigan Avenue, in 2001—a $37-million renovation in 2016 took it way over the top. Bedrooms were always large for downtown Chicago but feel even more spacious now, thanks to clever ship-cabin cabinetry. Indeed, interiors have a yacht-like feel, in both the space-saving design and the burled wood and leather finishes. Even the entry-level rooms have a separate living area. With muted pale-blue and steel-grey tones, the palette nods towards Lake Michigan, while a wall-size, hand-embroidered rendering of a chrysanthemum refers to Peninsula's Asian roots without feeling overly on-the-nose. But it's the in-room tech that's the true knockout here, with all sorts of ingenious smart-home conveniences. From the bathtub, one touch on the 'Spa' button will soften the lighting, stream in a not-at-all-annoying soundtrack, and activate the do-not-disturb sign. Maybe you've encountered similar tech elsewhere; the difference here is that it actually works—and you don't need a 15-minute tutorial to figure out the controls. While it's very hotel-room-of-the-future, the Pen doesn't feel brave-new-world impersonal: there's a warmth and softness to the design that feels timeless and embracing. Try and tear yourself away from your room to check out Z Bar for craft cocktails and Gibsons for steaks. Abundantly comfortable, smooth as hand-embroidered silk but never too sleek, the Pen is far and away Chicago's top-dog hotel.
Courtesy Thompson Hotels
You don't even have to leave the Thompson to eat at one of Chicago's best restaurants, Nico Osteria, known for seasonal Italian fare. Also noteable are the sleek design, excellent views (in rooms at every price level), and great location.
Courtesy Trump
Get past the 20-foot letters emblazoned on the building and there's no denying: this hotel is a stunner. Guests beeline to the wellness trifecta on the 14th-floor that includes a 75-foot swimming pool, an 11-treatment-room spa with sprawling locker rooms, and a serious fitness center wrapped in windows. But even locals clamor for the 16th-floor rooftop, where you can dine indoors at the two Michelin-starred Sixteen or out on the terrace for unparalleled views of the Chicago River and skyline.
The Loop is Chicago's fun-loving neighborhood—home to the city's theater scene, Millennium Park (where you'll find the mirrored Bean), and the Art Institute of Chicago. At The Renaissance Chicago Downtown, just a block from the Chicago River, the hotel does its best to embody all the high energy the Loop is known for with fascinating art installations in the lobby, a popular rooftop bar called Raised, and even an indoor pool. Yet each of the 553 rooms still give guests the chance to maximize their downtime, thanks to plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to Netflix and chill directly from the hotel television.
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The cubist-inspired building housing The Godfrey stands out in Chicago's River North neighborhood. That same edgy vibe shows up in the hotel's starkly marbled lobby and slick rooms with contrasting textiles, like velvety purple couches and leather benches. For a crowd and a scene in summer, look no further than the 10,000-square-foot I|O Godfrey—one of the largest indoor-outdoor rooftop spaces in the city.
Courtesy Hilton/©2014 Jeff Schear
Set in a landmark building where the Magnificent Mile meets the Chicago River, LondonHouse Chicago is all about the views. There's a nightclubby restaurant on the 21st floor and a rooftop bar with one of the best views in the city just one more floor up. Buy a glass of Dom Perignon, and you can have the iconic cupola—the topper on the 1923 landmark building, and a popular engagement spot—all to yourself.
Courtesy ACME Hotel Company
This hipster hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood has a tech bent: In addition to free Wi-Fi, 100 MB bandwidth, and keyless room entry via an app, Acme recently rolled out Amazon Echos in every guest room and ESP Guitars in every suite. It's not all gadgetry, either, with killer craft cocktails in the scene-y Berkshire Room, and private parties in the new Bunny Slope, an après-ski themed lounge complete with a Jacuzzi.
Anthony Tahlier/Courtesy Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels' Chicago outpost is all about contrasts: It's buzzy in public and serene in private, while cheeky accents and a cherry red color scheme contrast with the stately old bank building it calls home. At once clubby and retreat-like, there are loads of dining and drinking options: the centerpiece Commons Club, the ground-level diner Miss Ricky's, and rooftop bar and lounge Cerise, which has great views of the city on the seasonal patio. The fun library—actually called the Funny Library—next to the second floor Commons Club bar was curated by the improv group Second City.
Originally opened in 1920 as the country's first "urban resort", The Drake Hotel is a Gold Coast legend that's keeping up with the times. With the Hilton Honors mobile app, guests can select their room before checking in and then use their smartphone to open their room door. Inside, they'll find elegant decor, Italian marble bathrooms, and seriously comfortable bedding. Families will also love the hotel's special family guest rooms that have two queen beds and a second bathroom. Other perks include entrance to the Equinox gym next door, direct Oak Street beach access and a swanky high-tea service in the hotel's majestic Palm Court.
Courtesy Chicago Athletic Association
They don't build them like the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel anymore. Venetian Gothic exterior gives way to 19th-century interiors, complete with carved stone fireplaces, terrazzo floors, and leaded glass—all freshly restored. Come for the design, and stay for the location and amenities.
Courtesy Hilton Hotels & Resorts
At this Windy City Waldorf, opulence isn't just a design feature; it's a virtue. Pull around the circular, brick-paved drive, where a massive, glimmering chandelier looms large and luminescent behind the front window, and you'll see what we mean. Crystal baubles crown communal spaces accented with plush velvet couches and glossy black doors. The hotel offers a constantly updated calendar of goings-on about town, from Cubs games to Craft Beer Week, and a single call to the concierge will guarantee your spot. For some pre-matinee munchies, check out Bernards Bar, a brassy, leather-bound boîte, for small plates and custom cocktails.
Christian Horan
The contemporary-chic Viceroy has a retro Chicago façade and mid-century furnishings within. Textures and patterns grab the eye, including an abstract headboard wall, carpet that looks like a sand-hued topographic map, and—yes—quotes from Marcel Proust, reproduced on the lobby's 30-foot-wall. The ground level restaurant Somerset, from chef Lee Wolen, is a serious asset for the Viceroy; his creative American fare (don't miss the beet tartare and sausage-stuffed whole roasted chicken) matches the vaguely nautical, club-like setting. But don't skip the 18th floor, where he also does cocktails and bites at the swanky rooftop lounge Devereaux.


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Drum roll please… At the beginning of each month we will profile the twenty posts from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Innovation Excellence. We also publish a weekly Top 8 as part of our FREE email newsletter. Did your favorite make the cut? But enough delay, here are June's twenty most ...
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Riding the Roads
Commuting in a city like L.A. isn't exactly everyone's cup of Jumba. As if dealing with the infinite stretch of traffic wasn't fun enough, now drivers have to add bicyclists to their list of street favorites. The recent surge in recreational cycling has many drivers dreading the mounting flocks that seem intent on taking over the city streets. "I don't understand how they can feel comfortable riding 50-pound steel skeletons next to 3,000 pounds of aluminum rushing by at 65 miles per hour," said Lynn Harris of Burbank, where she claims bicyclists have quadrupled in number within the last few months. But with the rising environmental concerns, maybe we should gain some perspective and cut the bikers some slack.
The greatest misconception having to do with recreational cyclists is that they're out to make some lofty anti-automobile statement. In truth, most of them just want the city to adopt some biker-friendly routes and regulations, making it a safe place to enjoy the breeze and put two-wheelers to use. The now popular local groups like the L.A. Critical Mass, Bike Coalition and Midnight Ridazz have been trying to carry the message across for years, to very little avail. Now they just focus on trying to make the best of it by coordinating fun rides through town.
"I love riding in the night and feeling my nose drip because it's cold and I'm sweating and working at my pedals and there are a bunch of different interesting people all around me. It reminds me of 'Fight Club.' Everyone is a different kind of person, doing different things in their lives and then we all meet and bike together," says Julia Dancyger, a recreational cyclist who's joined the ranks of Midnight Ridazz and other neighborhood troops on many occasions.
Although fuel-guzzling car enthusiasts may call the Midnight Ridazz a "party on wheels," the proud group of bicyclists boasts over 13,000 members and organizes monthly events that are unlike any other social blend. They start off at a designated meeting spot and map out routes and rest stops where riders have a chance to mingle and enjoy each other's company. Complete with eccentric apparel and imaginative themes like "Pillow Fight," "Pier Pressure" and something involving vegan bananas, riders leave jealous cars to their stop-and-go and furnish commuting with a gutsy make-over.
One of the most recent of these was a gathering called "The Formal Ride: Back 2 Prom," in which over 200 riders dressed up in savvy suits and elegant gowns and met up at "Crank Mob Park" to set-off on a night of High School reminiscence with a pedal twist. "This was the first ride where nobody really wanted to leave the first spot, and everyone was enjoying just hanging out," said SMC's own biochemistry major and avid bicycle racer Junu Kang. The second Friday of September was an exciting one for riders as it was also hosting the Midnight Ridazz 100th gathering, an event that cyclist Graham Immel promised would be a blast.
All fun aside, we all know how unnerving it can be to see a bicyclist riding what seems like two inches from speeding cars, wobbling from side to side; sadly, they have very little alternative.
For determined locals like Syoma Liberman, bicycling isn't just for recreational purposes: "This is just how I (and many others) live. I don't throw on spandex and go out to do some miles; I ride my bike cause that's how I get around and that's how I've always done it." Given its countless environmental and health benefits, this mode of transport should be supported rather than shunned and ignored, especially given freedom of choice-an idea that held meaning at some point in history.
Despite the size of L.A., Liberman and many like him have managed fairly well between bikes and subways until recently. The growing popularity of groups like Midnight Ridazz has dished out lots of anger and negative consequences for many cyclists. With obvious dangers aside, many of them feel harshly targeted by everyone from CVS employees to the police. "Overall, I've talked to LAPD, Beverly Hills PD, and Culver City PD, and after giving them the low-down, they just wanted to make sure I had the crowd in control," said Kang regarding Friday's Prom event, which was mostly a success despite the many unwarranted searches and tickets issued.
It goes without saying that these mass cyclist gatherings have resulted in several accidents, arrests, and enraged drivers who could use a break from the cruel city streets as it were.
It's time that our city officials took notice and did something about making Los Angeles more biker-friendly.


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Below, I am summing up my current status on podcasting". As a record for myself (hence the data in the title) and in case anybody is looking for interesting podcasts.
Podcast tools
Subscribe to podcasts on mobile phone: I use Podcast Addict. I chose this about 3 years, paid for it and have my subscription there. Might not be the best tool but does the job for now.
Listen to podcasts on the web: through product hunt or alternatively whatever the website links to that I found googling for a particular topic.
Discovery: most often I listen to podcast when I am interested in a podcast (most recently types of investing other than venture capital). Then I basically google for that topic plus "podcast".
Favourite podcast episodes:
This is just a selection that came to mind while writing, so there are many other excellent episodes.
Current podcast listening statistics
I listen to podcasts usually twice for 30 minutes commuting to work plus when travelling (way to airport, in plane or train) when I am not reading and when I do stuff like preparing washing machines. This results in the following statistics:
Favourite Podcasts in Economics, History and General
BBC4: In our times podcast - Favourite Episode: P v NP. Extremely fascinating episode. Most of the podcasts are on niche topics but from any area: history, physics, politics, math. Beautiful BBC English.
Econtalk - On of the podcasts I have listened to for the longest time. Most non fiction authors of the type of Books that would be featured in the FT/McKinsey Non Fiction Book of the Year section come through here. Good start before reading the book. Brand name economists like Reinhart (from Reinhart and Rogoff) will show up here as do people like Acemoglu (Why Nations Fail).
Favourite episode: An excellent episode and a very memorable one is Adamati (Bankers' new Clothes) on the cost of equity and how to prevent housing crises. Very understandable for somebody who is not familiar with debt and equity concepts. http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2013/04/admati_on_bank.html
Stuff you should know
No favourite episode. Kind of an an american version of in our times - go through the topics and pick one that is interesting.
Hardcore History - Extremely dense and long history podcasts.
Internet history podcast - If interested in technology or particular companies or technologies from the beginning of the 90ies onwards, this is an extremely interesting podcast. Interesting are the Episodes on Tesla's founding.
Lovett or Leave it - Entertaining American politics. Sometimes very specific US politics issues. Former speech writer of Obama and Comedian.
The Tim Ferris show - Look at the topics and choose.
Recode/decode - Look at the topics and choose.
Techstuff - Check out the topics and pick what interests you. The episodes on the iPhone are very good but I have listened to nearly all episodes because they interest me,
Favourite Podcasts in Business
Acquired - A history of famous tech M&A transactions and their effect.
Masters in Business - Very listenable on a variety of issues if you are interested in them. I enjoyed the episode with Ed Thorpe because I had been reading about him anyway.
A16z - Future oriented venture capital, the episode on self driving cars could be very interesting.
Invest like the best - Very much enjoy this podcast at the moment. A very fun episode was the a recent one on a variety of different exotic types of investing.
This week in startups - An extremely good podcasts on start ups by Jason Calacanis. The episodes with Chris Sacca, who wanted to be a Spy but then become a venture capitalist are extremely good. As is a more current episode on clean fish.
Meb Farber Podcast - Focussed on investing, I have not listned to many episodes but a current one on leveraging public value equities is quite interesting.
Official SaaStr Podcast - A tactical podcast on the many elements of running a SaaS company.
The IoT Inc Business show - In depth look at a number of IoT specific issues. A good episode compares the different types of protocols. Very useful for current product managers in the space.
Podcasts in product management
This is product management - probably the leader in the space so a bit of a must listen.
Clearly product book club - very good overview of a couple of books you are probably thinking about reading.
How I build this - NPR quality story telling.
There are of course a number of other great podcasts, for example from Deutschlandfunk (German Public Radio), Dittsche (the Hamburg Comedian) and stuff by established media like the economist or the FT that is worth listening to. Not going into detail here because those are somewhat obvious.


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The profanity card game is one that thrives off the sickest of minds. The more imaginative and vulgar you are the better you're probably going to do. Anyone who can spin simple sentences into a dirty word will be an absolute ace at this game!
What this game entails is placing cards down to form quick two word sayings and then describing to the group what that could mean. With a plethora of filthy words like "teabag" and "moist" you'll be at no shortage of obscene content. The judge will have to decide who's phrase was the funniest at the end of each round and award them the point as well as them being able to judge the next round.
How To Play the Profanity Card Game
Rules of this one are fairly simple. (Which is a blessing based on how drunk we were when testing it out).
At the start each player gets 10 word cards. Some dirty and some fairly innocent until combined with others. Then a judge is chosen by voting on who at the table has the dirtiest mouth. Which is a big advantage in this game!
The judge drops any card from their hand onto the table face up. That'll be the word everyone else has to match with. Now everyone else takes turns laying a card face down to the left or right of the face up one depending which order they want it to be read.
Once everyone has put down a card except the judge it's time to read the phrases. The judge flips through the cards saying out the phrases. If someone wants to they can give a brief definition of their smutty phrase to try and really showcase their nasty mind.
Now the judge picks their favorite. Whoever's it was gets a point and is now the judge for the next round.
Profanity Review
Never thought all those years of combing the darkest corners of Urban Dictionary would pay off!
In our personal opinion this game is best played late in the night after a few empty bottles have already cluttered the table. Since you want everyone playing to be vocal and saying the dirtiest things that come to their mind. Otherwise you might be left with a shy person or two taking forever to come up with the right combo.
Provided you have the right group of friends this game is a riot! A few rounds in and you'll get a quick glimpse at the inner workings of your friends minds that you're going to wish you never saw. The profanity card game is one of the most genuinely funny games out there and will have everyone in stitches!


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Florida's West Coast: Sanibel Island
Just off the west coast of Florida across the bridge from Fort Meyers is lovely Sanibel Island. White sand beaches for shelling, sunrises, and sunsets in pastel colors, and a great selection of restaurants and shops to browse the afternoons away. There are bike paths throughout the island and renting a bicycle is a guaranteed good move to peddle from neighborhood shops to the beaches. There is also the JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on the island offering educational tours and programs throughout the year. Great vacation atmosphere, friendly locals, and the access to Fort Meyers make this Island a convenient and enjoyable stop on your Florida trip.
We enjoyed Periwinkle Campground located right across from the bridge causeway. It hosts a large population of long-term residents but offers good accommodations for transient RV guests. The sites are open with a few trees and shrubs, a concrete pad, picnic table, and water, electric, and sewer hookups. Ours was pretty large and open, giving us plenty of room between our neighbors. The roads are hard-packed sand and meander around the neat rows of park models and campsites. What you might not notice immediately is the animal sanctuary kept by the owners on the back of the property. While taking our evening walk, we heard monkeys and macaws and wondered if we were hearing things! We had stumbled upon the backyard sanctuary as we walked around the back of the park.
Things To Do
Water- This is one place you will love to get out into or onto the water. Kayaks, fishing boats, or jet skis are available for hire. Or, perhaps, just wade and swim in the turquoise water.
Beach- Just enjoy the lovely beaches. White sand and Caribbean blue water is the standard. Of course, you can go shelling while you are walking along the beach and perfect your "Sanibel Stoop"!
The National Shell Museum is on Sanibel Island and offers daily beach walks, live tank talks, and shelling programs.
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge offers tours and programs through the natural beach and scrub habitat
Almost too many restaurants to name, we found one near our campground that proved to be a winner. Metzaluna offers everything from custom pizzas to full-service Italian fare. Their bar area is charming, the service good, and the food is stellar! Try the caramelized onion pizza.
Hit the Reset Button
The beach. There is nothing that brings down the blood pressure like watching the gentle surf, pastel sunsets, and walking along the sand. Sanibel Island offers all of this. If you are a 'beach person' then releasing your stress into the coast is as natural as breathing. The sound and sight of the surf drown out the anxiety of the workplace, allowing you to relax and refresh. Sanibel Island offers a great beach known for its shelling. The slow stroll, bending down to retrieve some small treasure, turning it over in your hand and then stashing it in your pocket is the primary activity for many mornings. But it is the pastel-colored sunsets that really define Sanibel Island. They cast a pink light over the beach that is hard to describe but magical to witness. It is a great way to cap off a relaxing day.
Don't Forget To Bring
- Beach Chairs. This is one beach you will want to sit and soak up the sunsets!
- Camera (or cell phone camera). The pastel colors of the sunsets are amazing and the brilliant sunrises are worth getting up to photograph.
- Inflatable Kayak. The Gulf is calm enough to paddle and the beach is an easy path to follow.
- Bicycles. If you travel with bikes, this is the perfect destination to bring them to. Lots of bike paths around the island. If you don't want to bring your own, you can rent bikes on the island.
Our Experience on Sanibel Island
With Crystal River in our rearview mirror, we headed south again. Leaving the heavy traffic of I-75 behind, we crossed the bridge that leads from the mainland to the barrier islands off of Fort Meyers. As the bridge comes into view so does the blue waters, pelicans, and boats. Exhale. Even though we are on sabbatical, traffic can raise the blood pressure just as readily as an intense meeting at work. But the promise of sand, water, and salt air are enough to leave that anxiety behind.
Sanibel and Captiva Islands are a lovely pair. Remarkably turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches, sun and lots to do. There is a multitude of little villages that populate the main thoroughfare, each with a selection of shops and restaurants. This is a walkable, bikeable island with paved bike paths along every major street and lots of places to rent bikes. In fact, the RV park where we had reservations, Periwinkle Park, was the perfect setting for biking. Hard sand roads and paths, well lit, and easy access to the beach. This time, we didn't bring the bikes, opting for the kayaks instead so we enjoyed those bike paths on foot.
As we walked around the park that first evening, we thought we could hear the sounds of parrots, macaws, and monkeys. Turns out, the owner rescues parrots and has expanded his menagerie to include a number of other species. Very interesting walking down a dark, sandy road, palm trees waving in the breeze, stars twinkling brightly in the night sky - and the sounds of the jungle coming from the end of the street! Just one more reason to enjoy Periwinkle. It is a very nice park and one that is very well managed. We have found the RV parks in Florida to be much more cramped than other states. But even though Periwinkle was full, there was a bit of space between units along with wide, sandy roads to make it feel more comfortable.
Our walk to the beach began at the back gate of Periwinkle Campground and spilled over onto a quiet residential street. Lovely, well-manicured lawns, mature tropical plants, and trees line the street all the way to the beach. We saw two unusual mailboxes on either side of the street facing each other: one a dolphin and one a manatee. Both wearing sunglasses and the dolphin holding a bouquet of roses in his mouth and covered from head to toe with heart stickers. The manatee held a box of candy with kiss stickers all over him! Ah, Valentines Day in Sanibel... even the wildlife are romantic!
We made the mile-round-trip walk four times in two days. Jim was keen to try out a new camera on the sunrise and sunset, so off we went at dusk and dawn to find "the right light". It was quite pretty in the early morning, and we expected to be the only ones on the beach. But when we arrived before dawn, we found dozens of people there waiting, like us, for the sun to rise.
The sunset was a little tougher to catch since it actually sets on the other side of the island. All we could capture from our little beach was a soft color palette of lavender, yellow, coral, and too many blues to discern. We enjoyed the dance of a group of Sand Pipers and watched them run up to the water's edge and scurry away as the waves pushed over the sand. The litter of shells covered the beach, so much so that it was painful to walk through them without flip-flops. Most were very small shells, but here and there were larger, broken shards of conchs and mussels. Unlike St. George Island near Apalachicola where oyster shells are remarkably common, the shells on Sanibel are primarily clams and scallops. Not an oyster shell in sight.
The beaches are accessible all over the island with paid parking at each access point. But it is worth the parking fee. The water is just so beautiful in color and the sand is soft in the areas above the shell line. From our beach, we could see the city skyline of Fort Meyers stretch across the horizon. Some of the other beaches, particularly the Lighthouse Beach and Turner Beach seemed a little narrower, but the view was just as stunning.
The islands are covered with resorts, vacation homes, and some very impressive-looking residences. However, with the lush landscaping, it doesn't feel overdeveloped. Parking was a bit of a challenge near the beaches since the lots were small and sandy. Gratefully, each beach we visited offered at least three parking spots specifically designated for RVs of 20 - 30 feet in length. Right in our class.
There are dozens of good restaurants on the islands and most are accessible by bike or a short walk from the Park. A few blocks walk from Periwinkle Park are several restaurants. After a great day of walking the beaches, we decided pizza sounded like the best plan. We set out on foot with our flashlight down the dark bike paths that offer pedestrian access to almost any shopping or restaurant on the island.
The moon was full, and the breeze light, so only a light sweater was needed. The restaurant we had chosen is the closest to the park, so we crossed the street and made our way inside. It was busy - about a 20-minute wait. Even though there were a lot of people in the bar and restaurant, the noise level was subdued. Really nice that we could have a quiet conversation over dinner.
The menu offered far more than pizza. There were Italian specialties like veal marsala, shrimp carbonara, chicken puttanesca and eggplant parmesan, but we wanted to try the pizza since they had a wood-fired pizza oven. There were so many varieties it was a challenge to choose only one. Since the pizzas were personal sized, I chose a sweet caramelized onion, spinach, artichoke with goat cheese while Jim vied for his favorite - pepperoni. The crust was perfect - thin and crispy. Service was excellent and the fact that they had our favorite Cabernet Sauvignon on the wine list and a host of craft beers available, we deemed them the perfect pizza place for us!
We ended the evening with a leisurely walk back to the Park, enjoying the starlight and soft breeze. Ah, lovely Sanibel. Although our stay was brief, we enjoyed it enough to plan a visit in the near future. One more sunrise to shoot and then on to our next destination tomorrow.


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Lost, and Yet Not
First Sunday After Christmas — Luke 2:41-52 This is a story about a lost boy. We met him just a few short days ago. We celebrated his birthday with presents and food and time spent with family and friends. And today, we meet him again, now twelve years old. Jesus has traveled to Jerusalem with… Read More Lost, and Yet Not


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Philadelphia Travel
Around the City
Residents get either a Septa pass (bus/trolley/subway) or a parking pass — your choice! We are pretty split between who drives and who takes public transport. Many people also walk or ride their bikes to work. From most of the neighborhoods listed, it is easy to take public transportation to and from work. Some residents have a car in the city, but still choose to take pubic transportation to avoid traffic. A car can be convenient to have, but is certainly not necessary to live in Philadelphia. Parking can be tight or expensive in some neighborhoods. There are also services such as Philly Car Share and Zip Car.
Out of Town
Philadelphia sits squarely in the middle of the I-95 NE corridor, so it is easy to travel down to DC and Baltimore, and up to New York and Boston. Travel options include bus, train, air, and of course car. It is easy to get to Philadelphia International Airport on a train that leaves from suburban/30th/University City Stations — you will get there in about 20 minutes!


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Bye-bye Daniel, enjoy seeing Burke!
"The holy father has ordered that Colonel Daniel Rudolf Anrig end his term on 31 January, at the conclusion of the extension of his mandate."
No comment was given by the Vatican but according to reporters for the BBC,
"Col Anrig's approach has riled colleagues, with one Swiss Guard telling Italian media "this is the end of a dictatorship", on news of his departure."
There has also been speculation that Daniel Anrig fell into Francis' disfavor when Francis learned about his role in a raid on an immigration refugee center in Switzerland which happened in 2003. He was investigated by the Red Cross and Amnesty International for alleged human rights violations.
Other speculation has focused on Daniel Anrig moving to a new spacious apartment above the Swiss Guard barracks. This doesn't fit the image Francis has carefully cultivated of being a humble and simple person. Even though we might add Francis has a whole floor in the Vatican hotel and it is more grand than the Apostolic Apartments.
More telling we believe is Francis doesn't like strict rules or anyone who follows them. As related by Nick Squires in the London Telegraph,
The 77-year-old pope is said to have been appalled recently to have emerged one morning from his private suite of rooms to find that a Swiss Guard had been standing guard all night.
"Sit down," he told the young guardsman, to which the soldier said: "I can't, it's against orders."
The Pope replied: "I give the orders around here," and promptly went off to buy a cappuccino for the exhausted soldier.
For more on Francis' interaction with the anonymous Swiss Guard, read our entry Jorge and the Swiss Guard.
In October, the Pope was photographed shaking hands with a member of the elite corps, breaking years of protocol which demanded that pontiffs should treat the Swiss Guardsmen with aloofness.
The Jesuit pontiff, nicknamed "the people's Pope", is said to want the Swiss Guard to be less rigid in its rules, even "less military", according to Il Messagero, a Rome-based daily.
That is in line with the Pope's dislike of security in general.
Perhaps Francis was upset Daniel hadn't cooked great food for him like fellow guardsmen, David Geisser, to feed his ravenous and never satiated appetite?
Maybe Francis was upset that Daniel wasn't doing the job he had asked him to do? For more see our entry, Francis tells Vatican security their mission is to combat gossip!
Or is it possible Daniel attended Latin Mass regularly?
Could it have something to do with the homosexual lobby at the Vatican?
Who really knows?
All one can say with certainty is that revolution sweeping through the Vatican is on the orders of Francis!
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Since its launch in December 2014, ArtsHacker.com continues to be a valuable resource for arts managers worldwide. Arts consultant Drew McManus is the brains behind this endeavor that provides "practical tips, tricks, and pointers for getting things done as an arts manager." I'm honored to be a contributor to the website! Check out the pieces I've written, including my new series on content marketing.
Part 1: Shape Perception on Instagram Like a Stylist
Part 2: Soft Sell Your Concert Tour with Brand Partnerships
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Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder
Andrew Gordon is a social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Diversity Abroad. As an international education expert, he has written and spoken extensively on topics pertaining to access, diversity, inclusion, and equity in international education. With a passion for international education Andrew founded Diversity Abroad in 2006 with a simple vision, that the next generation of young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds be equipped with the skills and experience to compete in the 21st century global marketplace. Currently Andrew is responsible for the daily operations at Diversity Abroad and serves as the chief national advocate for promoting diversity and inclusive excellence within international education.
A native of San Diego, CA, Andrew is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and studied and interned abroad in Mexico and Spain. He is fluent in Spanish, proficient in French and Portuguese and has traveled throughout Europe, South America, and parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Based on his extensive experience abroad Andrew fully appreciates the value of international education and the power it has to prepare young people for leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Andrew has consulted higher education institutions, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies on developing strategies for increasing access to international education for diverse, first generation and high financial need students. He is a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, AIEA, EAIE, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA). Andrew is an alumnus of INROADS and Association for the International Exchange of Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC).
Arielle Gousse, Program Coordinator, Professional Services
As the Program Coordinator for Diversity Abroad, Arielle's role is responsible for assisting in managing the operations and logistics for a variety of Diversity Abroad initiatives including the annual conference, student scholarships, and the AIDE Roadmap Initiative.
Arielle graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Recreation Management with a concentration in Event Management. During her time at UF, Arielle had worked in various departments managing events, office operations, and student organization related activities. Post graduation, she managed multiple international exchange programs at UF in the Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Management. Arielle recently graduated from the George Washington University (GW) with a Master's degree in International Education with a focus on education and inequality, specifically in Afro-Caribbean countries. During her Master's program, Arielle participated in the Kakehashi Exchange in Japan as well as developed a pre-departure orientation for American teachers who participated in a Teacher Training Conference for Haitian educators in Haiti.
The connection to the mission of Diversity Abroad is very personal to Arielle. As an undergraduate student, she always had the desire to study abroad but did not have the means or resources to do so. It was not until her professional career at UF and her time at GW that she had the study abroad experience and saw how valuable it was to her growth.
Through her role at Diversity Abroad, Arielle hopes to help students realize how invaluable an international education experience is to their education and growth.Arielle was born and raised near Fort Lauderdale, FL but currently resides in the DC/Maryland area. Haitian Creole and French were languages learned from her parents growing up, and living in South Florida lent itself to pick up conversational Spanish. She is excited to continue connecting professionals and students to Diversity Abroad's resources.
Wagaye Johannes, Director of Operations & Organizational Development
Wagaye Johannes is the Director of Operations and Organizational Development, where she oversees the infrastructure of the company and works closely with senior leaders to map out and implement Diversity Abroad's five year strategic plan.
Born in Ethiopia and raised with a foot on either side of the Atlantic, Wagaye's personal and academic background led her to the field of international education. In 2014, she launched the Institute of International Education (IIE)s national campaign "Generation Study Abroad" to increase and diversify study abroad participation, which now has grown to a global network of 800+ partners from higher education institutions, study abroad organizations, foreign governments and the private sector.
Erica Ledesma, Director of Professional Development & Member Services
As the Director of Professional Development & Member Services, Erica is responsible for managing Diversity Abroad's professional development offerings, overseeing the member consortium, and leading the Diversity in Global Education task force initiative. Throughout her career, Erica has been committed to educational initiatives that promote success & inclusion for students of all backgrounds and is a champion of global learning, with over a decade of experience in international education. She holds a Masters degree from the University of MN in Education Policy & Administration with a focus on International Education. Her culminating research examined how a cross-cultural experience abroad can impact the intercultural competence of pre-service teachers, a topic of great importance given the changing demographics in today's public schools. Erica has studied in Guatemala, Cuba, Jordan, Israel, and Argentina, where she completed an internship for her graduate studies.
Christopher LeGrant, Partnership Development Manager
Christopher is a professional with over 8 years of experience in international education. He completed his last year of undergraduate education in London, England and soon after returning to the United States he began working for the volunteer and teach abroad organization, GeoVisions, helping to build the outbound division of that organization from scratch. During his six years with GeoVisions, he traveled to 17 countries on five continents, creating and sustaining partnerships to create an influential and growing organization. As Director of Recruitment, he was personally responsible for 40 percent of all annual enrollments, which allowed him to speak with thousands of people about the rewards and challenges associated with living, teaching and working in another country.
These experiences (especially in the Global South) lead to his Masters degree in International Studies from the University of San Francisco, instilling a deep understanding and appreciation of global issues, cultures and theories. His education was heightened by living on a farming cooperative in rural Nicaragua, during which he worked with the cooperative members and conducted over two months of sociological fieldwork. This life changing period reinforced the passion for social justice and equity that underlies all of his work.
Before coming to Diversity Abroad, Christopher worked as the Learning Center Manager for Berlitz San Francisco, which also serves as one of the largest study abroad locations for that company in North America. During this time, he managed the daily operations of the school, including the supervision of roughly 25 employees and instructors, setting performance goals, and managing the school's monthly and yearly financials.
Christopher is passionate about international education and its role in developing the leadership skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. He believes deeply that these experiences be made accessible and relevant to all people, and is excited to use his global mindset, critical thinking skills and managerial experience to increase the accessibility of international education for underserved populations.
Christopher grew up in Colorado and New England and has lived in the Bay Area for six years. He speaks conversational Spanish and remains active in promoting the importance of social science in creating a globally minded and active citizenry.
Joelle Tolifero, Associate Director, Student Services
Joelle Tolifero's passion for international education and access began when she realized she did not have funding to study abroad as an undergraduate student and instead began leading student travel/community service programs for high school students. She has explored the countries of Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos, the United States, Peru, and Greece alongside students for over 7 years. Joelle believes that cultural exchange is a means to peacemaking and cross-cultural understanding and believes all people, in particular students, should have access to this opportunity.


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Ronald Wayne Zeigler was found early Sunday morning after driving off in his 2013 Ford Fusion, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
Zeigler has Alzheimer's Disease. Police said he was found near Macclenny, but he is safe.
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Aligning Technology with Business Objectives - Workshop Presenter: Valerie Hayes & Noreen Cohen-White - Technology Leaders Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 1:30 PM EST - Room: Techwood
- This lecture is designed to share best practices and experiences for gaining an understanding of your organization's business and aligning technology with business objectives.
- Seminar will present an overview of Business Intelligence and provide guidelines for setting up a BICC.
- 'Selling BDPA' will give tips and techniques that can be put to use immediately in areas such as marketing, corporate sales, membership growth and fundraising.
- This workshop is designed to inform new and experienced chapter financial leaders the importance of their fiduciary responsibilities to ensure that the chapter financial operations are in compliance with BDPA by-laws, IRS regulations and GAAP.
- Understand the integration of technology tools to support the Supplier Diversity process.
- An interactive discussion will take place around, globalization, capacity building and the proposed BDPA IT Corp
- Workshop participants will be introduced to the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), its vision, mission and commitment to developing 21st Century leaders.
- Participants will have the opportunity to learn about issues and challenges at the forefront of the healthcare debate, a discussion of Leadership vs. Management and how to lead successfully.
- This presentation explores the areas in which the IT-Business partnership is most critical to the success of the business and the IT area supporting the business.
- This interactive session will help you set, communicate, implement and track goals.
Participants receive (a) profitability assessment; 5 questions to gain results; 5 ways to improve decision making; and significant business results action plan.
- The audience will be able to actively participate in a case study to discuss why some companies will succeed and some will fail in the current global environment.


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The black figure came closer and closer, his hat cleaned by the torrential rain. His robe flapped as the wind blew.
Very quickly, the black figure arrived in front of the lady.
Then, he stopped, but he did not speak. He stood still like a black statue about two meters from the lady.
"Do you have something to ask me?" The lady asked as she looked at the black robe man.
"I wouldn't dare." The black figure shook his head. He didn't say he didn't have a question. He simply said that he wouldn't dare in an icy tone.
"Ying Shan has another brother?"
"Which other territory amongst the ten has a vacancy for vice ruler and above?"
"The Dark Territory."
"Go see to it."
"Yes master!"
The black figure left, leaving the lady standing in the torrential rain, her white dress dancing in the sea of red.
Inside the World of the Sage.
Everyone stared wide eyed at Fang Zhengzhi, who was standing in front of the stone house. Only now did they believe that Fang Zhengzhi had pa.s.sed the Broken Bridge and the Twin Snow Tablets.
If not...
How could he think of entering the stone house?
Fang Zhengzhi stared at the outside. There was a wooden door.
It was not yet dark. Normally, one should be able to see the inside of the stone house through this door. However, it was pitch black inside.
Fang Zhengzhi could not see anything no matter how hard he tried.
He turned to look at Yan Xiu.
This time, Yan Xiu did not speak.
Then, Fang Zhengzhi turned to look at Ping Yang.
Ping Yang looked at Fang Zhengzhi, blinking her crystal clear eyes over and over again. However, her lips never parted.
"Okay then, I'm going in..." Fang Zhengzhi could guess what they were thinking.
If Ping Yang could not say anything about the stone house, it could only mean that there were absolutely no records about it.
Ping Yang nodded.
Yan Xiu stood icily by the side, neither shaking nor nodding his head.
Fang Zhengzhi stepped forward and pushed open the door.
Having made it into the third round, he was a lot more confident. He had already pa.s.sed the examinations, ranking was secondary.
There shouldn't be any threat to his life inside a pocket dimension, right?
Just as he thought about it, Fang Zhengzhi stepped into the stone house and blended together with the darkness in an instant.
Inside the Imperial Academy, King Duan felt slightly relieved as he saw Fang Zhengzhi enter the stone house.
Han Zhangfeng's expression was much more complicated. He wanted to say that Fang Zhengzhi was not getting out of there, but, after the past two incidents, he was losing that confidence.
The Ninth Prince was the calmest of them all. As he saw Fang Zhengzhi enter the stone house, he raised his cup and sipped his tea. Then, he let out a puff of steam...
Fang Zhengzhi felt like he had entered a house.
This house did not seem very big. He was able to walk to each end within a few steps. It probably wouldn't take more than a minute to finish going through the house.
That was what he had thought.
However, when he saw a ray of light in front of him, he realized that he was quite wrong.
The world in front of him was huge and he could not see the end.
This was a desert, a desert filled with endless sand.
But this was no ordinary desert. There were four doors in each of the four directions, North, South, East, and West.
Each door was made of the same yellow rock. More importantly, all four doors were completely identical.
"It looks like this round is luck?" Fang Zhengzhi immediately knew what this round was about. Choose one of the four. His chances did not seem bad.
A figure appeared in front of him.
This middle aged man wore an academic green tunic. He had broad shoulders, thick eyebrows, and large eyes.
He looked like a ferocious general on the battlefield, but he was a ferocious general dressed like an academic.
The middle aged man looked at Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi looked back at the middle aged man, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise.
"Mirage? Or hologram?" Fang Zhengzhi could not figure it out and he did not have anyone to explain it to him.
"Choose one, choose one from four, it is very fair!" The middle aged man spoke flatly.
"It is very fair. So what happens if I choose wrong?" Fang Zhengzhi feigned interest.
"Naturally, you'll be out."
"Then what if I get it correct?"
"You'll advance."
"Can I not choose?"
"If I don't go through any door, I won't be choosing."
"You will have to go through the door."
"You're so sure?"
"There's no other way other than to go through one of these four doors."
"What if I simply defeated you?"
"A lot of people have tried, you can try to." The middle aged man replied calmly, not at all surprised by Fang Zhengzhi's question.
"I guess I have to choose one."
"Any hints?"
"Okay then, goodbye." Fang Zhengzhi waved to the middle aged man. Then, he turned and walked away. There was one more door, the door that he had come through.
"Hang on! I would like to remind you that you will be withdrawing if you go through that door." The middle aged man called out to Fang Zhengzhi.
"You think I will believe you?" Fang Zhengzhi pushed open the door and stepped through without looking back.
The scene in front of him changed again. The desert, stone doors, and the middle aged man disappeared.
He was back in the third round, and there was a stone house right in front of him.
Yan Xiu was to his left, Ping Yang was to his right. He was back where he was. It was almost as if he had never gone through the stone door.
Fang Zhengzhi was confused, Is that all?
"Fang Zhengzhi, eliminated!"
At this point, a crisp voice rang out in the air.
Yan Xiu and Ping Yang were shocked. They looked slightly excited, but slightly disappointed at the same time.
The other candidates were all rooted in their positions.
However, they recovered quickly and stared at Fang Zhengzhi with condescension.
"Fang Zhengzhi has been eliminated?"
"Hahaha... he's really been eliminated!"
"Can the stone house barrier even be pa.s.sed? I guess he has no hope of topping both ranking rolls now?"
The candidates mocked.
Fang Zhengzhi's body began to disappear slowly, almost as if a strong wave of force was drawing him out.
"I guess I am not very lucky..." Fang Zhengzhi's lips twitched.
"Aren't you angry?" At this point, the middle aged man's voice rang out in Fang Zhengzhi's mind. His tone was slightly mocking.
"Why should I be angry?"
"Don't you want to advance?"
"I do, but advancing is not important to me. I value the process more than I value the result. I will... take the result as it comes." Fang Zhengzhi had always been like that. It would be great to advance, but he didn't really care even if he failed.
The scene changed once again.
Fang Zhengzhi felt that he should be in the Imperial Academy by now, but he wasn't. He was still faced with the desert, the four doors, and the middle aged man.
"You chose wrong once, but, I think you have good character. I am giving you another chance to choose." The middle aged man looked at Fang Zhengzhi calmly.
"Another choice?"
"I never change my mind after I've made a decision." Fang Zhengzhi turned around and walked through the door behind him without hesitation.
What the h.e.l.l? Choose again? Do you really think I am stupid?
Fang Zhengzhi pushed open the third door.
He was still faced with the third round. Yan Xiu was to his left and Ping Yang was to his right.
Everything was the same as what he had just experienced.
The only difference was that Yan Xiu's eyes were expressionless and showed no trace of surprise. As for Ping Yang, her jaw had dropped.
"You... how are you out?!" Ping Yang's eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Fang, Fang Zhengzhi is out?!"
"How is that possible, how did he get out?"
"Stone house, he came out from the stone house?"
"Is he eliminated?"
All of the candidates were stunned when they saw Fang Zhengzhi exit from the stone house.
At this point, a shaky voice rang out in the air.
"Fang Zhengzhi, advances... to the fourth round!"
The voice was not as crisp as clear as before. It was almost as if the person behind the voice could not believe what was happening.
Even so, the voice rang out throughout the entire third round world.
All of the candidates were stunned by what they heard.
"Advance... advance to the fourth round?!"
"Boom!" Just as all the candidates were focused on Fang Zhengzhi, the entire third round world began to tremble. This was completely different from when Fang Zhengzhi had crossed the Broken Bridge and the Twin Stone Tablets.
It was almost as if the world was going to collapse.
Even the stone house and the trees were shaking vigorously.
The change in the environment caused many candidates to turn pale. They had no idea what was going on.
In the history of the Great Xia Empire, there was no record of a pocket dimension ever collapsing.
What's going on?
What the h.e.l.l is going on?
No one could explain why the World of the Sage was trembling. The World of the Sage was created by the Sagely Battle G.o.d Meng Tian, and even the Great Xia Empire had not uncovered all of its secrets.
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As the weather warms up, and hopefully stays that way in the District, it's the optimal time to get outside and eat! Mangia DC Food Tours provides the perfect opportunity, with walking food tours available in DuPont Circle and more recently, Georgetown. I had the pleasure of experiencing the newest tour, thanks to managing director Dave Saxe, who has managed to fuse work with pleasure in his venture. "I didn't come from the food industry but I've always loved to eat. Being able to make my passion into a business has been a fun experience," he explained.
About Mangia D.C.
Based in DuPont Circle, Mangia DC began in 2013 as an Italian food tour, hence the name. Tours occur Wednesday to Sunday each week, and showcase D.C.'s vast Italian culture, which was historically saturated in the Judiciary Square area, according to Saxe. Besides meaning 'eat' in Italian, Mangia (pronounced MON-JA), also means coming together to enjoy a delicious meal, which can be experienced with friends, or a group of diverse strangers, such as on one of Saxe's tours.
Besides meeting people and eating great food, patrons get the chance to learn some history about where they're going. "Georgetown was once a food processing district, so there was lots of food commerce in the 1920s…this tour pays tribute to that," Saxe informed our group. The tour takes a detour off of the infamous shopping strip that is M Street and exposes you to local eateries and specialty shops you may not know exist in the neighborhood.
Georgetown Foodie Tour
Our first stop included a stint at Stachowski's where we greeted with fresh from the oven pirozhkis. Besides being fresh, they were pretty substantial in size, and made for a good appetizer for our walk to the Georgetown Olive Oil Company. If you've only been using one type of olive oil all of your life, this store is going to be a revelation. With several olive oils, balsamic vinegars, salts and herbs available, you'll get a chance to update your palette and expand your kitchen pantry.
After olive oil tasting, we were treated to a family style sit-down at Via Umbria, where we sipped on an Aperol spritz and dug into pork belly porchetta sandwiches. To say that the sandwich was delicious would be a major understatement. Full disclosure, I've since randomly day dreamed about this particular sandwich; it literally melts in your mouth. Also of note is that the restaurant itself makes you feel like you're somewhere other than D.C., which I'm sure has something to do with the owners' consistent trips to Italy.
To round off our good eats, we cut through the Georgetown canal and found ourselves at Dog Tag Inc. & Bakery, where we sampled oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies. More than a bakery, the organization provides a work-study program for disabled veterans and caregivers. Many of us were excited to support their mission.
Eat, Learn and Enjoy
Saxe, who is a fan of Thai food and a good Sazerac, hopes that patrons take away the true mission of Mangia tours - "eat, learn, and enjoy." I certainly did just that, and was surprised to find other locals on the tour wanting a new experience of D.C. The tour accommodates vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary restrictions as long as you alert them in advance. Outside of this service, they also offer private food tours for up to 60 people (i.e. for corporate functions, anniversaries, etc), private gourmet cooking classes (including vegan Italian), and yoga with mindfulness eating workshops. Mangia donates a portion of their proceeds to S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) and engages in community service at local food pantries to give back.
For more information about Mangia DC Food Tours please visit www.mangiadc.com and tell them Will Drink For Travel sent you!
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Tuesday, November 4
I read an article today about the balance of exercise and training and wanted to make sure you all know the difference between the two. Training is the process of getting where you want to be to perhaps meet a specific performance goal. Exercise is for the present not the future. Exercise gets you hot and sweaty and burns a few calories, but there is no long-term goal. At CrossFit 616 we are training with a specific purpose. We have strength goals, gymnastics goals, conditioning goals, etc... Our program is designed to get you stronger, skilled and conditioned over a long period of time. Of course, we are all at different points on that path. We can use certain exercises to help us reach our training goals, but simply exercising with no end game doesn't get us where we want to be.
So, my request to you is to approach your workouts at CrossFit 616 as training from now on. Keep a journal and know where you are on your fitness journey. Know you goals and where you want to be. Look at each day as a progression towards your goals and when you reach them, set new ones.
Workout for Tuesday, November 4 40 sec work, 20 sec rest For 4 min: Double Unders 10 min to Complete 3 Sets of ME HSPU (1 strict, 2 kipping)
30 min AMRAP "Super Cindy" 5 Strict Pull Ups 10 HR Push Ups 15 Wall Balls Every 5 min Row 400m


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Pearl jewellery for light functions
Pearl jewellery for light functions
A symbol of purity, virtue and modesty, pearls are a sought-after natural material which makes pearl jewelry exceptionally popular. Technically known as "organic gems", pearls are harvested from shellfish just as they have been for over 4,000 years. That said, much has changed in the millennia since the discovery of this natural treasure including the way pearls are harvested, how they are used in pearl jewelry and how that jewelry is worn. To get a strong understanding of what to look for when shopping for jewelry like pearl earring, bracelets and earrings, let's consider: the basics of pearls, followed by the most popular form of pearl jewelry and finally how to select them.
For centuries, pearls have been a symbol of beauty and purity. Today, they are regarded as both classic and contemporary, coming in many more fashionable styles than your mother's traditional strand of pearls. Learning about types of pearls is important when adding items to your jewelry collection.
About Pearls
Pearls, natural or cultured, are formed when a mollusk produces layers of nacre (pronounced NAY-kur) around some type of irritant inside its shell. In natural pearls, the irritant may be another organism from the water. In cultured pearls, a mother-of-pearl bead or a piece of tissue is inserted (by man) into the mollusk to start the process. For both, the quality of the nacre dictates the quality of the luster, or shine of the pearl, which is very important to its beauty and its value. The surface of the pearl should be smooth and free of marks while the overall shape could be round, oval, pear-shaped, or even misshapen. The misshapen pearls are called baroque pearls.
Pearl best suited for light functions like:
Even though necklaces are the favored form of jewelry using pearls, there are still quite a few types. Here's a quick description of each:
Bib: A Bib necklace consists of several strands of pearls of varying lengths.
Collar: Consisting of multiple strands of pearls, Collar necklaces were very popular during the Victorian era and are worn high on the neck. Most examples of this type of necklace are 12-13 inches long.
Choker: Similar to a collar necklace, a Choker is worn somewhat lower on the neck and is 14-16 inches long.
Princess: Recognized as the classic length for a pearl necklace, the Princess lies slightly below the neck. A versatile necklace, the Princess can be matched with many different styles of clothing with varying necklines. This type of necklace is 17-19 inches long.
Matinee: This style is routinely seen in more formal and semi-formal situation with both suits and dresses. The Matinee necklace is approximately is 20-24 inches long.
Opera: Falling below the bust line, the Opera necklace tends to be worn at formal occasions. For less formal occasions and daytime wear, the Opera can be knotted or the strand can be doubled over. This necklace is 30-36 inches long.
Rope: The longest of all pearl necklace styles, the Rope necklace can be doubled, as well as knotted to reduce its length of 36 + inches long.Clearly, some homework must be performed to find the right piece of pearl jewelry, but armed with this information your search should be much easier. Next, let's look at pearl valuation and how to make a wise purchase decision.
Pearl Origin Classifications
Natural Pearls — are extremely rare. Historically, many were found in the Persian Gulf; unfortunately, today, most have already been harvested. You may be able to purchase small, natural pearls, but they will be costly.
Cultured Pearls — are grown in pearl farms. The mollusks are raised until they are old enough to accept the mother-of-pearl bead nucleus. Through a delicate surgical procedure, the technician implants the bead and then the mollusks are returned to the water and cared for while the pearl forms. Not all produce a pearl; and not all the pearls are high quality. Over 10,000 pearls may be sorted before a 16" single strand of beautifully matched pearls is assembled.
A fact about pearls is that they can be found in saltwater and in freshwater. There are also different types of mollusks that produce very different looking pearls.
Saltwater Pearls — these include the akoya cultured pearls grown in Japanese and Chinese waters. They range in size from 2mm (tiny) to 10mm (rare) and are usually white or cream in color and round in shape. Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines produce the South Sea pearl – the largest of all the pearls. They range in size from 9mm to 20mm and can be naturally white, cream, or golden in color. Tahitian pearls are interestingly not exclusively from Tahiti – they're grown in several of the islands of French Polynesia, including Tahiti. Their typical sizes range from 8mm to 16mm. These naturally colored pearls are collectively called black pearls, but their colors include gray, blue, green, and purple.
Freshwater Pearls — these pearls are grown in freshwater lakes, rivers, and ponds predominately in China. Although many are white and resemble the akoya cultured pearls in shape and size, they can also be produced in various shapes and in an array of pastel colors. Many freshwater pearls don't have a bead nucleus — only a piece of tissue — resulting in a pearl with thicker nacre than the akoya.
Imitation pearls — are usually a coated glass bead. Most have a high luster, but not the depth of luster seen on high quality cultured pearls.


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ENKA's Sulaymaniyah 1,500 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Iraq was recognized as the Global Best Project of 2017 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) under the Power/Industrial category.
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The ENR Global Best Projects Awards focus on the challenges, risks and rewards of designing and constructing in other countries. Furthermore, the ENR judges look at projects in many markets and examine safety performance, innovations, challenges, and design and construction quality – with a special emphasis on the diversity of global project teams and their collaboration. They also consider how the project benefits the local community and/or the construction industry.


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While Southeast Asia is home to some of the best airports in the world (Singapore's Changi Airport is consistently listed as one of the top), many of the area's other airports have begun projects to improve their airports to make them more modern, spacious, and passenger-friendly. Several cities have recently announced major airport constructions and upgrades. This is great news for airlines, visiting travelers and local residents as well. Improving flier experience and fulfilling rapidly growing air traffic demands, here are nine airport renovations to keep on your radar.
Soekarno-Hatta International, Indonesia
Jakarta's busiest airport, Soekarno-Hatta International, is set to become one of Southeast Asia's busiest hubs with the new addition of Terminal 3 Ultimate. Launched in August, the new terminal is exclusively hosting domestic flights at the moment, but is expected to host all international flights by March next year. Once fully running, the Indonesian capital's new hub is prepared to open its gates to 25 million passengers each year.
Panglao Island International Airport, Philippines
Access to the Philippine island of Bohol is currently through the Tagbilaran Airport, but visiting the province's famed Chocolate Hills and outstanding beaches will soon become simpler with the upcoming unveiling of its new P4.6-billion international airport on Panglao Island. Aside from being 10 times bigger than the Tagbilaran hub, the airport sets a good example for other terminals with the inclusion of sustainable features such as LED lights and an air-conditioned departure area running on solar power.
Puerto Princesa International Airport, Philippines
Not to be outdone, the Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan is moving towards the final stretch of its renovations. As a gateway to the Philippines's longest navigable underground river and — apart from the Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Busuanga — world-class destinations such as Coron and El Nido, the completed airport renovations will be able to make way for two million passengers per year, a significant improvement from its current 350,000 annual passenger capacity.
Phuket International Airport, Thailand
Following the inauguration of a new terminal and new facilities on September, "Bangkok Post" reports that the Phuket International Airport is now moving its focus on the final renovation leg of its old terminal. The terminals will collectively accommodate eight million travelers (five million of which are international fliers), which means more sun-worshippers will be able to enjoy the tropical beaches of Phuket very soon.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand
Thailand's capital, Bangkok, is also occupied with airport expansions. Apart from adding new facilities, the Suvarnabhumi International Airport is increasing its capacity to 60 million passengers annually by 2019. That's a 15 million increase from its current capacity. While the project won't be finalized for another three years, we're very excited to see what new developments this very popular hub has in store.
Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia
With its spectacular sights and rich culture, Cambodia is fast becoming the ultimate Southeast Asian destination. And with its growing popularity also comes the country's plans on expanding and improving its airports to accommodate the ever-growing number of yearly visitors. Apart from this year's Siem Reap multi-million dollar expansion, the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh has also introduced a new-and-improved airport with an updated capacity of five million passengers per year.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Vietnam
Cambodia's neighbor, Vietnam, also has very exciting airport news. The country is getting ready for its new Long Thanh International Airport. Construction, however, will not commence until 2019, so until then, authorities are presently focusing on the development of country's largest international airport, Tan Son Nhat, in Ho Chi Minh City. New upgrades such as a new wing and new boarding gates have already been launched, but further widening and additions are also in place to deal with the city's swelling popularity among travelers.
Changi International Airport, Singapore
Changi Airport is not one to rest on its laurels. While it currently holds the title "World's Best Airport," this Singaporean transportation hub is constantly improving. In fact, its Terminal 4 is anticipated to be ready by 2017, while 2020 will see the opening of its Terminal 5. These improvements will allow the airport to accommodate over 135 million annual passengers. The year 2018 will also see the launch of Jewel Changi Airport, a new complex housing a hotel, a five-story garden and shopping.
Miri Airport, Malaysia
Amazing things seem to be in store for Malaysia's Miri Airport in the next year. Apart from the recent launch of its expanded apron and new walkway, the airport is also hoping to be upgraded to international status after the completion of its expansion plans, which will include updates to increase capacity and additional parking lots. With numerous national parks and eco-tourism opportunities, Miri is a great destination that may soon see more attention from travelers.
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Petra ... This is such a sensitive issue, so integral to our social system today! We are heavily involved in a local youth sports program ... OMG .... the issues that are constantly surfacing with the kids are amazing and very very sad! Adults need to be vigilant and help these poor kids deal with this pressure!
Words Can Kill - Bullying Happens In Every SchoolBullying happens in every school, even the smallest elementary, middle and high schools throughout Polk County FL. Kids are committing suicides because they don't feel appreciated and don't see an end in sight. Bullying goes beyond schools and online social media sites, like Facebook and MySpace are the perfect place to continue the harassment. Abusive children abuse like minded children. Schools because of budget cuts have limited resources and parents need to get involved.Such harassment doesn't stop there, with almost every child having a cell phone the bullying goes on via texting. Non-stop bullying in every corner and in almost every household where school age children are living. I believe at least from the report here in Polk County Fl, middle school children are most affected by bullying. I have a middle school grandchild and this is one of my fears she will be at any given time bullied.What can parents do when their child is being depressed, doesn't want to talk, comes home with bruises, has headaches and doesn't want to go to school any more?
- Speak to teachers, guidance counselors, school administrator and resource officers.
- Report the incident to the school board.
- Talk with other parents
- Be vigilant about your child's safety.
- Moving the child to another school may not be helpful as bullying can be carried out online.
- Research school's policy about bullying
- Be involved in the school's parent board
- Volunteer at your child's schoolThese are only a few tips and parents may think that this will pass soon, it is only a phase my child is in. Don't take it lightly. According to national statistics, 160,000 kids stay home everyday from school because they are afraid of being bullied. Nationally, 77% of students experience some kind of bullying.I suspect that the Polk County bullying-related statistic is far below the actual numbers, due to the fact that children do not speak up.For more information about Polk County's bullying prevention and intervention, please visit the Polk County School Board's web site or click here: Parent Bullying ResourcesI hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you're new to Lakeland, I'd especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.
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How to Succeed as a Marketing Manager: Vital Skills Required
A particular set of skills are needed for one to be a successful marketing manager. Although some of the required skills require personal knowledge of the industry, several of these revolve around the ability to communicate with other people. A good example of this is someone with good computer skills – he or she can become a good manager for computer related products. Employers expect you to have corresponding skills to your work ethics, and have some experience in the same as well. Outlined below are 7 of the required skills for one to be a marketing manager.
1. Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You need strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to not only interact with customers but other people as well. Persons with excellent interpersonal skills don't struggle to start a conversation with other people and are better placed at persuading a customer to buy a product. Developing such skills is relatively easy. You can start by striking conversations with mentors, friends, professors, and even people you don't know to cultivate the skill.
2. Ability to Write Well
There is more to writing well than just scribbling things up. You not only need to understand your vocabulary well but also be able to create exciting pieces with very little to no grammatical mistakes. The article also needs to be factual and well laid out as well.
3. Possess Advanced Computer Skills (MS Office; Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
The three MS Office packages are vital for this occupation, especially in brand design companies. You not only need to be conversant with these packages but also be able to navigate pages as well as type fast to create reports and other required documents on time. With computers becoming a part of everyday life, it's advisable to familiarise yourself with both basic and advanced computer skills, and particularly MS Office packages.
4. Outgoing and Optimistic
A good marketer can work in almost any environment regardless of the challenges presented to him/her. This is because he/she can interact with other people cordially, jokingly at times just to drive the message home. A career in marketing demands one to be optimistic and outgoing to be able to reach the crowds. You need the right attitude to be able to approach the market to woo potential customers into using your product.
5. Team Oriented
A good marketing manager shouldn't struggle to work with others. This is because he/she will be required to hold meetings with executives and employees almost every day. Working with your team is the only way you can achieve better results or even impress the executives. It is also by working as a team that even the lowest performer can be motivated to work hard for the sake of delivering results.
6. Problem Solving Qualities
A team leader and marketing manager should be able to resolve a disagreement or find a solution to a problem without making the situation worse. Another quality of a problem solver is respect. This characteristic helps one to show respect even when there is a misunderstanding. They are innovative as well. One of the best things with being a problem solver is that you can help the bosses identify ways to fix problems with a product and even create a better product. Understanding other employees and coping with them is also a blessing for marketing managers.
7. Project Management and Presentation Skills
As mentioned earlier, marketing managers need to possess computer skills to be able to create PowerPoint presentations as well as present them to employers or in meetings. One should be able to create a captivating and exciting presentation to ensure everyone in the meeting isn't bored by the same. How you present your points and project also matters a lot as a project manager. Executing such projects is something you need to be comfortable doing as well.


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Using a Lawn Aerator 6 Simple Steps
Step 1 Do I need to use a lawn aerator?
- Does water not soak through your lawn?
- Is your grass not looking its best, with a lot of thatch or heavy organic matter?
- Does your lawn get heavy use, ie a lot of foot traffic?
If you answered yes, then your lawn will benefit from using a lawn aerator. A lawn aerator is not suitable for use on lawns which have been seeded in the last year.
Step 2 Before you aerate the lawn
A few days before you intend to aerate the lawn, water the grass. This will help the machine as it is best to use it on soft turf.
Step 3 Choose the right tines for the type of aeration you need
Hollow core tines are used on lawns which have too much thatch. They will pull up plugs of thatch and soil and give the grass room to breathe
Solid spike tines are used on lawns which are compacted and the water cannot soak through. They will improve drainage by loosening the soil and will allow the root system to grow.
Step 4 Using the machine
Use the lawn aerator the same way as a lawn mower. Make sure to overlap the wheel footprint. It is best to make multiple passes over an area as the machine will only cover a small area of the grass on each pass.
Step 5 What to do with the soil plugs
If you are use the hollow core tines the machine will leave the soil plugs on the grass after each pass. If you want to remove them, don't run over them with the machine wheels. The plugs may be left on the lawn after aeration or they can be removed and put in a compost bin. Either way they break down after about 2 weeks.
Step 6 After aerating your lawn
Give your lawn a good feed of fertilizer and water.
An optional extra is to spread sand over the lawn to fill in the holes.
We have a top quality Camon / Tracmaster Lawn Aerator for hire in the Dublin and Leinster area.
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Fall is fast approaching and we know it means layers, scarves and boots are in the near future. Collar necklaces are a fabulous accessory that can spice up any look. As of recently, I have been searching for bright colored and cool shaped collar necklaces. A bright color neckalce would make any white tee or blouse look amazing. Cool shapes ad a little hardcore je ne sais quoi, to your look.
Multi-colored bead collar necklace- H&M (purchased forever ago)
I found these collar necklaces that I absolutely adore!
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Hi, I'm Roanna and I am a professional career advisor.
I work with students and adults to help them on their career path.
Roanna has a Bachelor of Commerce (Management), Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) and a Graduate Certificate in Career Education and Development. Roanna is also a certified practitioner who is qualified to administer and interpret Strong Interest Inventory reports.
She has worked in a variety of organisations including private and not for profit organisations in a variety of industries from healthcare, education to mining and construction.
Roanna is passionate about assisting clients to find a career that is engaging and challenging.
She utilises a variety of techniques including narrative counselling and assessment tools to determine clients' interests' and provide guidance on career choices.
Roanna has over 15 years experience working in human resources and understands what employers are seeking. She is able to assist with creating professional resumes.
Roanna has a passion for helping students to explore all career options available to them and using her skills and experience to help them make informed decisions.
She understands the importance of finding a work life balance and wants to assist people in finding a career not just a job.
Committed to her own career and to her clients, Roanna is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia.
Roanna's Story
I remember leaving high school thinking I wanted to be a psychologist and began a Bachelor of Science at University. After the first week I met my mother at the front door crying that this was not for me. As any parent would my mother wanted to help me explore my career options before dropping out of University. I went to see a Career Counsellor and after participating in some assessment tools and counselling I reached the decision to focus my studies on Human Resources.
I enjoyed a career in this area for a number of years and feel career advising is an element of this. After having children I started to question worklife balance and finding a career that I would be passionate about.
I returned to study and became a high school teacher. During this work I identified that schools have limited resources and time to assist students with the information they require to make informed decisions regarding their careers. I also spend a lot of time with women who are looking to re-enter the workforce and the struggles they have trying to identify what career they wish to pursue.
My experience as a teacher and discussions with women re-entering the workforce awakened a passion to assist people with making informed career choices. I decided to continue my education and study Career Education and Development.
I am now extremely lucky to work in my own business supporting my clients to find engaging and challenging careers.