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I kind of stumbled upon this soap browsing in a Dutch Niche cosmetics
store without really looking for it. I bought it because I felt like
trying something retro that has worked for so many years. Honestly,
solid soaps often have less chemical additives than their fluid
The niche-ness and the fragance won me over as well. Claus Porto Soap, or Sabonete Aromatica, is "hand-made and triple-milled in Portugal, in the same manner of production for over 100 years. The "Aromatic composition", as seen above, is composed in France.
Nice to bunnies and other non-human creatures:
Enriched with shea and cocoa butter for an extra creamy lather to soften your skin as you wash". The Soapbar describes it as a "tangy smell of Sicilian oranges combined with the intensely sensual scent of amber makes this soap an incredible bath or shower experience".
I do not pick up on the amber, but the zesty
orange blossoms is strongly present and that makes it a delight. It
lingers for some time too: both on the body as in the shower.
On the softening properties: uhm, it's not ultra softening as some etailer-companies will have or some liquid soaps, but I do not think it dries out the skin. The lather is really oldschool and it's fun to use this for a change.
Grips on the backside to hold the soap more easily:
I really like this soap a lot and it smells fantastic if you enjoy Orange blossoms a lot (I do). It's wonderful for that retro feeling and getting that clean experience. Somewhat not too convenient is the way you have to dry the soap on a plate afterwards, but it looks beautiful and retro and it looks pretty displayed as well.
Available outside the Netherlands at soapbar.com and in the Netherlands this particular scent is probably only available in the brick-and-mortar Skins Cosmetics. Other scents/compositions are still available at their webshop.


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Some pathogenic bacteria are inherently able to resist the bactericidal components of host tissues, usually as a function of some structural property. For example, the poly-D-glutamate capsule of Bacillus anthracis protects the organisms against action of cationic proteins (defensins) in sera or in phagocytes. The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria is a permeability barrier to lysozyme and is not easily penetrated by hydrophobic compounds such as bile salts in the GI tract that are harmful to the bacteria. Pathogenic mycobacteria have a waxy cell wall that resists attack or digestion by most tissue bactericides. And intact lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of Gram-negative pathogens may protect the cells from complement-mediated lysis or the action of lysozyme.
Most successful pathogens, however, possess additional structural or biochemical features that allow them to resist the host cellular defense against them, i.e., the phagocytic and immune responses. If a pathogen breaches the host's surface defenses, it must then overcome the host's phagocytic response to succeed in an infection.
Bacterial pathogens have devised numerous and diverse strategies to avoid phagocytic engulfment and killing. Most are aimed at blocking one or more of the steps in phagocytosis, thereby halting the process. The process of phagocytosis is discussed in the chapter on Innate Immunity against bacterial pathogens.
Avoiding Contact with Phagocytes
Bacteria can avoid the attention of phagocytes in a number of ways.
1. Pathogens may invade or remain confined in regions inaccessible to phagocytes. Certain internal tissues (e.g. the lumens of glands, the urinary bladder) and surface tissues (e.g. unbroken skin) are not patrolled by phagocytes.
2. Some pathogens are able to avoid provoking an overwhelming inflammatory response. Without inflammation the host is unable to focus the phagocytic defenses.
3. Some bacteria or their products inhibit phagocyte chemotaxis. For example, Streptococcal streptolysin (which also kills phagocytes) suppresses neutrophil chemotaxis, even in very low concentrations. Fractions of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are known to inhibit leukocyte migration. The Clostridium ø toxin also inhibits neutrophil chemotaxis.
4. Some pathogens can cover the surface of the bacterial cell with a component which is seen as "self" by the host phagocytes and immune system. Such a strategy hides the antigenic surface of the bacterial cell. Phagocytes cannot recognize bacteria upon contact and the possibility of opsonization by antibodies to enhance phagocytosis is minimized. For example, pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus produces cell-bound coagulase and clumping factor which clots fibrin on the bacterial surface. Treponema pallidum, the agent of syphilis, binds fibronectin to its surface. Group A streptococci are able to synthesize a capsule composed of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is the ground substance (tissue cement) in connective tissue. Some pathogens have or can deposit sialic acid residues on their surfaces which prevents opsonization by complement components and impedes recognition by phagocytes.
Inhibition of Phagocytic Engulfment
Some bacteria employ strategies to avoid engulfment (ingestion) if phagocytes do make contact with them. Many important pathogenic bacteria bear on their surfaces substances that inhibit phagocytic adsorption or engulfment. Clearly it is the bacterial surface that matters. Resistance to phagocytic ingestion is usually due to a component of the bacterial cell surface (cell wall, or fimbriae, or a capsule). Classical examples of antiphagocytic substances on bacterial surfaces include:
1. Polysaccharide capsules of S. pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Treponema pallidum and Klebsiella pneumoniae
2. M protein and fimbriae of Group A streptococci
3. Surface slime (polysaccharide) produced as a biofilm by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
4. O polysaccharide associated with LPS of E. coli
5. K antigen (acidic polysaccharides) of E. coli or the analogous Vi antigen of Salmonella typhi
6. Cell-bound or soluble Protein A produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Protein A attaches to the Fc region of IgG and blocks the cytophilic (cell-binding) domain of the Ab. Thus, the ability of IgG to act as an opsonic factor is inhibited, and opsonin-mediated ingestion of the bacteria is blocked.
Table 1. BACTERIAL INTRACELLULAR PATHOGENS
Some intracellular parasites have special genetically-encoded mechanisms to get themselves into host cells that are nonphagocytic. Pathogens such as Yersinia, Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella and Legionella possess complex machinery for cellular invasion and intracellular survival. These systems involve various types of non-toxin virulence factors. Sometimes these factors are referred to as bacterial invasins. Still other bacteria such as Bordetella pertussis and Streptococcus pyogenes, have recently been discovered in the intracellular habitat of epithelial cells.
Legionella pneumophila enters mononuclear phagocytes by depositing complement C3b on its surfaces and using that host protein to serve as a ligand for binding to macrophage cell surfaces. After ingestion, the bacteria remain in vacuoles that do not fuse with lysosomes, apparently due to the influence of soluble substances produced by the bacteria.
Salmonella bacteria possesses an invasin operon (inv A - H) that encodes for factors that regulate their entry into host cells. Mutations in the operon yield organisms that can adhere to target cells without being internalized. This suggests that one or more of the inv proteins stimulates signal transduction in the host cell that results engulfment of the salmonellae. A similar invasin gene in Yersinia is known to encode a protein that both promotes adherence and activates the cytochalasin-dependent engulfment process. This invasin can confer invasive capacity on noninvasive E. coli, and even latex particles.
Intracellular parasites survive inside of phagocytes by virtue of mechanisms which interfere with the bactericidal activities of the host cell. Some of these bacterial mechanisms include:
1. Inhibition of fusion of the phagocytic lysosomes (granules) with the phagosome. The bacteria survive inside of phagosomes because they prevent the discharge of lysosomal contents into the phagosome environment. Specifically, phagolysosome formation is inhibited in the phagocyte. This is the strategy employed by Salmonella, M. tuberculosis, Legionella and the chlamydiae.
-With M. tuberculosis, bacterial cell wall components (sulfatides) are thought to be released from the phagosome that modify lysosomal membranes to inhibit fusion.
-In Chlamydia, some element of the bacterial (elementary body) wall appears to modify the membrane of the phagosome in which it is contained.
-In L. pneumophila, as with the chlamydia, some structural feature of the bacterial cell surface, already present at the time of entry (ingestion), appears to modify the membranes of the phagosomes, thus preventing their merger with lysosomal granules. In Legionella, it is known that a single gene is responsible for the inhibition of phagosome lysosome fusion.
-In Salmonella typhimurium, the pH that develops in the phagosome after engulfment actually induces bacterial gene products that are essential for their survival in macrophages.
2. Survival inside the phagolysosome. With some intracellular parasites, phagosome-lysosome fusion occurs, but the bacteria are resistant to inhibition and killing by the lysosomal constituents. Also, some extracellular pathogens can resist killing in phagocytes utilizing similar resistance mechanisms. Little is known of how bacteria can resist phagocytic killing within the phagocytic vacuole, but it may be due to the surface components of the bacteria or due to extracellular substances that they produce which interfere with the mechanisms of phagocytic killing. Some examples of how certain bacteria (both intracellular and extracellular pathogens) resist phagocytic killing are given below.
-Mycobacteria (including M. tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae) grow inside phagocytic vacuoles even after extensive fusion with lysosomes. Mycobacteria have a waxy, hydrophobic cell wall containing mycolic acids and other lipids, and are not easily attacked by lysosomal enzymes.
-Cell wall components (LPS?) of Brucella abortus apparently interfere with the intracellular bactericidal mechanisms of phagocytes.
-B. abortus and Staphylococcus aureus are vigorous catalase and superoxide dismutase producers, which might neutralize the toxic oxygen radicals that are generated by the NADPH oxidase and MPO systems in phagocytes. S. aureus also produces cell-bound pigments (carotenoids) that "quench" singlet oxygen produced in the phagocytic vacuole.
-The outer membrane and capsular components of Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. Salmonella, Yersinia, Brucella, E. coli) can protect the peptidoglycan layer from the lytic activity of lysozyme.
-Some pathogens (e.g. Salmonella, E. coli) are known to produce extracellular iron-binding compounds (siderophores) which can extract Fe+++ from lactoferrin (or transferrin) and supply iron to cells for growth.
-Bacillus anthracis resists killing and digestion by means of its capsule which is made up of poly-D-glutamate. The "unnatural" configuration of this polypeptide affords resistance to attack by cationic proteins or conventional proteases and prevents the deposition of complement on the bacterial surface.
Escape from the phagosome. Early escape from the phagosome vacuole is essential for growth and virulence of some intracellular pathogens.
-This is a clever strategy employed by the Rickettsiae. Rickettsia enter host cells in membrane-bound vacuoles (phagosomes) but are free in the cytoplasm a short time later, perhaps in as little as 30 seconds. A bacterial enzyme, phospholipase A, may be responsible for dissolution of the phagosome membrane.
-Listeria monocytogenes relies on several molecules for early lysis of the phagosome to ensure their release into the cytoplasm. These include a pore-forming hemolysin (listeriolysin O) and two forms of phospholipase C. Once in the cytoplasm, Listeria induces its own movement through a remarkable process of host cell actin polymerization and formation of microfilaments within a comet-like tail.
-Shigella also lyses the phagosomal vacuole and induces cytoskeletal actin polymerization for the purpose of intracellular movement and cell to cell spread.
Products of Bacteria that Kill or Damage Phagocytes
One obvious strategy in defense against phagocytosis is direct attack by the bacteria upon the professional phagocytes. Any of the substances that pathogens produce that cause damage to phagocytes have been referred to as aggressins. Most of these are actually extracellular enzymes or toxins that kill phagocytes. Phagocytes may be killed by a pathogen before or after ingestion.
Killing Phagocytes Before Ingestion
Many Gram-positive pathogens, particularly the pyogenic cocci, secrete extracellular substances that kill phagocytes, acting either as enzymes or "pore-formers" that lyse phagocyte membrane. Some of these substances are described as hemolysins or leukocidins because of their lethal action against red blood cells or leukocytes.
-Pathogenic streptococci produce streptolysin. Streptolysin O binds to cholesterol in membranes. The effect on neutrophils is to cause lysosomal granules to explode, releasing their lethal contents into the cell cytoplasm.
-Pathogenic staphylococci produce leukocidin, which also acts on the neutrophil membrane and causes discharge of lysosomal granules.
-Extracellular proteins that inhibit phagocytosis include the Exotoxin A of Pseudomonas aeruginosa which kills macrophages, and the bacterial exotoxins that are adenylate cyclases (e.g. anthrax toxin EF and pertussis toxin AC) which decrease phagocytic activity through disruption of cell equilibrium and consumption of ATP reserves needed for engulfment.
Killing Phagocytes After Ingestion. Some bacteria exert their toxic action on the phagocyte after ingestion has taken place. They may grow in the phagosome and release substances which can pass through the phagosome membrane and cause discharge of lysosomal granules, or they may grow in the phagolysosome and release toxic substances which pass through the phagolysosome membrane to other target sites in the cell. Many bacteria that are the intracellular parasites of macrophages (e.g. Mycobacterium, Brucella, Listeria) usually destroy macrophages in the end, but the mechanisms are not completely understood.
A summary of bacterial mechanisms for interference with phagocytes is given in the table below.


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- Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
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While NBA Live may not be our absolute favorite portable hoops game this fall, it definitely holds its own as a worthwhile investment of $40. Yes, that's 10 more bucks than you'll pay for The Inside or 2K10 (something to consider, for sure), but there's plenty to keep you busy all season long.
NBA Live 10 is a title that EA Sports can use as a building block towards the future. Not everything is fine and dandy with this year's iteration, but the product presented at least is able to keep the attention of the gamer for more than 15 minutes.
With a healthy of dose of gameplay refinement NBA Live 11 could take down NBA: The Inside from Sony next season. For this year, stick with The Inside for your basketball cravings.
NBA Live 10 is not much of an improvement over Live 9. The numerous modes and multiplayer component don't make up for the flawed control scheme. Best rent this game first if you think you can't pass it up.
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Board Bringup: You, Me, and I2C – ELCE 2012
David Anders, embedded systems developer at Texas Instruments, explains how to work with I2C in Linux based embedded systems at ELCE 2012.
Board bring up is one of the most under documented aspects of embedded development. I2C is such a powerful, low-cost, and ubiquitous method of communication, that a basic understanding of it's usage is essential to the embedded linux developer to quickly bring up and debug embedded designs. This presentation will look at the various software and hardware aspects of working with I2C using simple case studies highlighting the implementation of an EEPROM and a GPIO Expander. Most embedded Linux developers at some point in their career will be handed a piece of hardware that is untested. This presentation intends to provide some information about core tools and methods for bring up of I2C interfaces and assorted I2C based peripheral devices. David Anders has previously presented at Embedded Linux Conference 2012 with "Board Bringup: LCD and Display Interfaces".
The talk is divided into 3 main parts:
- Communication Principles – Asynchronous (e.g. RS232) and Synchronous (e.g. I2C) communication
- Drivers and Software Tools – Bootloaders & Linux kernel GPIO bit-bang & I2C chardev, and I2C tools (i2cdetect, i2cdump,. i2cget, i2cset)
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Murder at Bunny & Clyde's April 19 at 12:00 pm at the Best Western Plus Hotel 917 Green Mill Road, Rt. 133 and Egyptian Trail. (CO Rd. 1000 E).
Noted wine bootleggers Bunny and Clyde have invited their friends & enemies to join them for an evening of interactive fun. Rumor has it that Clyde may meet his demise during the course of the evening — and that the murderer could even be the person sitting beside you! Will the bumbling French detective Jacques La Cop be the first to solve the crime…or will you?
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I don't think "Maverick" means what McCain thinks it means. Back in the 2000 election before Bush's campaign destroyed McCain in South Carolina, the Arizona Senator liked to tell the world how all "mavericky" he was and to prove it came up with seveal issues contrary to Bush's. Eight years later we find McCain still clinging to that self definition of "Maverick." The problem with that is the Internet doesn't lie when it comes to trying to hide your "Maverick" bona fides from a video you shot two years ago:
"They're [Hamas] the government; sooner or later we are going to have to deal with them, one way or another, and I understand why this [Bush} administration and previous administrations had such antipathy towards Hamas because of their dedication to violence and the things that they not only espouse but practice, so . . . but it's a new reality in the Middle East. I think the lesson is people want security and a decent life and decent future, that they want democracy. Fatah was not giving them that."
Now, of course, Mr. McCain is telling everyone who will listen the United States does not recognize or negotiate with terrorist organizations. While trying to ignore his own statements from two years ago he is touting the same line as Bush while trying to smear his opponent, Barack Obama, as being an appeaser for Hamas who seems to be saying Obama would be preferable over McCain.
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major and rapidly growing public health problem for which few effective therapies are available. Treatment development has focused on the amyloid hypothesis. Unfortunately, disappointing results have emerged from trials of the "anti-amyloid" therapies. The urgent need for the development of novel, non-amyloid therapies, the efficacy of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease and depression), and the striking improvement in memory in an individual who underwent fornix DBS was the impetus for a Phase 1 clinical trial of DBS-F in AD. The fornix is a major inflow and outflow tract of the hippocampus. Studies of the earliest phases of AD in humans and animal models indicate that one of the first areas affected is the hippocampus, most likely resulting from cortical pathology that leads to dying back of neurons and the spread of the disease into the hippocampus. Recent research from our group suggests that loss of fornix integrity is an early event in AD that is followed by later reduction of hippocampal volumes. Targeting therapies at the fornix, especially ones that affect other brain areas such as hippocampus, is a novel and potentially important therapeutic approach. We hypothesize that DBS placed anterior to the columns of the fornix (DBS-F) during early AD electrically stimulates the hippocampus leading to improvement in clinical and biological outcomes. This hypothesis is supported by our promising preliminary results from the Phase 1 clinical trial in AD that demonstrated the safety and tolerability of DBS-F, as well as a sustained increase in cortical glucose metabolism over one year, in contrast to the natural course of AD, and in excess of the effects of chronic cholinesterase inhibitors. Furthermore, studies in rodents demonstrated that DBS-F leads to improved memory and hippocampal neurogenesis. The logical next step is a Phase 2b trial of DBS-F in AD to gain additional experience focused on safety, preliminary estimation of efficacy, and response predictors. Specifically, we propose to evaluate in a masked, randomized clinical trial the safety and tolerability of DBS-F for the treatment of mild AD (AIM 1). We also will examine the efficacy of DBS-F for mild AD by comparing clinical and neuro-imaging outcomes of patients started on active DBS-F after surgery to those in patients in whom DBS-F activation is delayed by 12 months (AIM 2). Finally, we will examine intra-individual effects of DBS-F by comparing outcomes in the 12 months before to the 12 months after activation in patients assigned to delayed activation (AIM 3). The study's innovation relates to the use of DBS in AD, targeting the fornix, an area closely linked to the hippocampus, affected very early in AD, and surgically accessible at relatively low risk. Data from the Phase 1 trial together with findings that stimulation in rodents leads to improved memory and hippocampal neurogenesis provide support for a proposed Phase 2b investigation of this novel therapy.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major public health problem with few effective treatments. Disappointing results have emerged from studies of medications for AD focused on removing brain amyloid. New non-amyloid therapies will be critical to finding a cure. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise as a treatment for AD. Building on early findings from our group with DBS in AD patients, also supported by results from animal studies, we propose a two-year clinical trial of DBS to target a part of the brain known as the fornix to evaluate its safety and efficacy in 20 patients with mild AD.


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Jan 29, 2008 11:10 AM
Location: Room F1, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. Richard Stallman will speak about the goals and philosophy of the Free Software Movement, and the status and history of the GNU operating system, which in combination with the kernel Linux is now used by tens of millions of users world-wide.
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While I'm not sure whether this is a bug, I was surprised to discover that the memory limit is on by default in the current DrScheme pre-release version 184.108.40.206. It was off by default in both pre-release version 220.127.116.11, and official release version 4.0.2. Setting the memory limit on by default may potentially cause problems for new users who are not used to this feature, and who don't fully understand the implications of a memory limit. -- Benjamin L. Russell
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Schuyler Colfax Jr. (; March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was a United States Representative from Indiana (1855–1869), Speaker of the House of Representatives (1863–1869), and the 17th Vice President of the United States (1869–1873). To date, he is one of only two Americans (John Nance Garner in the 20th century being the other) to have served as both House speaker and vice president. President Ulysses S. Grant and Colfax, 46 and 45 respectively at the time of their inauguration, were the youngest Presidential team until the inauguration of Bill Clinton and Al Gore in 1993.


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I can't believe this spell of cold weather we are having.. In my PA town yesterday's high was 0 with a negative 40 degree windchill....brrrr! (I have a new appreciate for the cold my friend Brooke is experiencing in Alaska.....this cold spurt could me much, much worse!) When it is freezing and windy outside, there is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup to warm you up.
I absolutely love this recipe for Potato Corn Chowder and make it quite often during the winter. The best part of the chowder is that it uses leftover mashed potatoes. There are some foods that I don't mind eating as leftovers, but I'm not incredibly fond of reheating mashed potatoes. Adding them to this chowder is a great way to use them up!
To make this Potato Corn Chowder you'll need....
3 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup corn
10 baby carrots
small onion
1 tsp minced garlic or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
Begin by chopping the carrots and onions.
Add them to a pot with the garlic and butter. Saute everything until the carrots are tender and the onion is starting to be transparent....about seven minutes.
Add the chicken stock.
Then stir in the corn and mashed potatoes. Season with a little pepper.
Bring the chowder to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. The liquid will reduce and the soup will thicken as it simmers.
Add the milk and simmer for an additional five minutes.
Serve with a little crumbled bacon on the top.
The chowder actually gets better after it sits in the refrigerator for a day and is reheated. It gets thicker and the flavor comes out more. Hope you like it!
What is one of your favorite comfort foods when the weather turns cold?
If you liked this recipe, you might also like my recipe for Broccoli and Cheese Soup.
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Neuroinformatics is a research field rooted in classical disciplines like signal processing, biology, physics, computer science and engineering. Neuroinformatics combines learning from the brain and learning about the brain. By studying information processing in the brain neuroinformatics invents new computing paradigms (e.g., artificial neural networks) with the objective of understanding the dynamics of the conscious mind.
Neuroinformatics is a key component of a US research program, the Human Brain Project which is supported by all the major American governmental funding agencies and hosted by the National Institute of Health. The geographically and scientifically distributed nature of the collaborating research groups involved in this interdisciplinary neuroscience effort calls for new visual and interactive means of communication. A point strongly emphasized in this program is the need for using the World Wide Web for communication and dissemination of results.
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UNGER, Jean-Pierre; MACQ, Jean; BREDO, François and BOELAERT, Marleen. Through Mintzbergs glasses: a fresh look at the organization of ministries of health. Bull World Health Organ [online]. 2000, vol.78, n.8, pp.1005-1014. ISSN 0042-9686. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0042-96862000000800010.
In 1987, district health care policies were officially adopted by a majority of developing countries. Many operational problems constraining implementation of such policies have subsequently been identified, most of which are attributable to well-known characteristics of less developed countries. However, the policy of operational and administrative decentralization has often been critically obstructed by inappropriate organizational structures in ministries of health. By applying Mintzbergs analytical framework to several ministries of health, we identify structural deficiencies that make systems unfit to match their policy environment and yield the expected outcomes of functional and decentralized services. We propose a typology likely to elicit strategies for decentralizing health care administration. Our analysis is based on the following steps: - a description of Mintzbergs concepts of organizational structure, generic components (strategic apex, technostructure, supporting structure, middle line, operational core) and functions (horizontal and vertical integration, liaison devices, vertical and horizontal decentralization) applied to health systems; - a discussion of divisionalized adhocracy as a suitable configuration for health organizations with a need for a high degree of regional autonomy, community participation, medical staff initiative, action research and operational research, and continuous evaluation; - a discussion of the organizational features of a number of health ministry systems and a consideration of strategies for transforming configurations towards divisionalized adhocracy.
Keywords : community health services [organization and administration]; government agencies [organization and administration]; health care evaluation mechanisms; outcome and process assessment [health care]; private sector; public health administration [standards].


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John DeBoer, Faculty Senate Chair
Mary-Ann Bowman, Faculty Senate Chair-elect
General Education Committee Minutes, 10/17/08
Members present:, S. Hines, D. MacDonald, D. Morton, D. Potts, K. Shanley, F. Rosenzweig D. Sloan
Members absent: J. Edwards, M. Ramey, T. Thibeau
Guest: A. Borgmann, N. Bradley-Browning, J. Lopach, T. Sheer
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 pm.
- Each subcommittee provided an update on the progress of the review and indicated how many forms required follow-up. Historical and Cultural Studies and Ethics and Human Values have a number of upper-division courses that do not meet the introductory and foundational requirement. The review of the Ethics courses will require an agreement on several terms in the guidelines, such as reasoning and rigorous analysis. It is expected that the instructors will require assistance in revising the courses to meet the criteria. The Historical and Cultural Studies Subcommittee is working to define breadth. Thirty upper-division courses were submitted for review. Several courses in the Indigenous and Global Perspective did not adhere to the spirit of the guidelines and a few of the forms were completed poorly. Many of the syllabi submitted for the Expressive Arts Group did not provide enough detail. The Symbolic Systems Subcommittee has not yet reviewed sequences. There appears to be the need for better coordination between the Mathematics Department and Applied Arts and Science. The American and European Subcommittee has completed its review and is rejecting 5 courses. It found that introductory and foundation was articulated in the criteria. The rejected courses were all upper-division courses, they were not introductory, subject matter was too narrow, or the material was introduced in a lower division course. Literary and Artistic Studies had one course that was not foundational; the other follow-up is for clarity. The Social Science subcommittee did not have many courses that were not introductory or foundational.
- Subcommittee chairs should determine which courses will be rejected and follow-up on clarity issues.
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0 |
Group IIIb Symbolic Systems |
30 |
5 |
Group IV: Expressive Arts |
49 |
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Group V: Literary and Artistic Studies |
44 |
7 |
Group VI: Historical and Cultural Studies |
61 |
30 |
Group VII: Social Sciences |
47 |
8 |
Group VIII: Ethics and Human Values |
28 |
? |
Group IX: American and European |
24 |
5 |
Group X: Indigenous and Global |
47 |
11 |
Group XI: Natural Sciences |
61 |
5 |
Group III:a |
22 |
0 |
- The committee will need to decide the best way to inform instructors that the course was denied general education status. Co-Chair MacDonald will seek guidance from ASCRC.
- The next meeting will be on Friday October 31th at 9:10 in GBB LO4.
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Kelowna is a place where people appreciate the finer things in life, like delicious food made with fresh, local ingredients, fine wines produced in the Okanagan Valley, and the region's unblemished natural beauty. Less than an hour away by car, Big White offers world-class resorts and cozy hotels with direct access to the ski slopes from your front door.
Victoria is brimming with places to stay, whatever your taste and budget. You can go for a waterfront hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour or pick from a string of budget family options a few minutes' drive north toward Saanich. Both Rockland and Fairfield offer handsome heritage homes converted into bed-and-breakfasts, while Sidney is handy for Swartz Bay ferries.
Whether you're planning an elegant vacation or a low-key getaway, you'll find a wide range of options in Halifax. Most of the city's upscale properties are located in the downtown area within steps of the boardwalk overlooking Halifax Harbour. For more picturesque views of the water and less expensive rates, you'll find a few cost-effective coastal hotels located within a 20-minute drive of the city centre.
Shopping in Victoria can mean popping in and out of indie boutiques or visiting a market and stocking up on juicy blueberries, sweet peaches, and crusty bread for a beach picnic. You can browse big-name clothing stores in the malls, or head beyond downtown to discover favorite neighbourhood shops and choose books for your vacation reading.
When you visit Victoria, you can explore grand Edwardian architecture or kayak past floating homes and meandering coastline. You can pop into a museum to discover British Columbia history, watch wild orcas plunging beneath your boat, or tuck into dim sum in Canada's oldest Chinatown. Love nature? There's a huge choice of gardens, beaches, and parks.
Kelowna is a picturesque lakeside city that appeals to lovers of nature and the great outdoors. You can also learn about winemaking at award-winning vineyards. In the mood for a few rounds of golf? The city has world-renowned courses to suit all skill levels. And, of course, there are plenty of opportunities for adrenaline-pumping outdoor thrills, from skiing to flyboarding.
Kelowna is in pristine Okanagan Valley, within easy reach of mountains, lakes, forests, beaches, and orchards. In one day, you can enjoy some of the best golf in Canada, head out for a wine tasting, then relax with a walk on the beach. Or enjoy skiing and snowboarding followed by an après-ski craft beer and comforting pub grub.
If you're looking to do some shopping in Halifax, grab your most comfortable walking shoes because most shops are located in or near the downtown area and are easily accessible on foot. You'll find independent boutiques, vintage shops, and markets selling local items. If you head away from the downtown, you'll encounter several shopping malls and big box retail centres that stock brand name goods.
Halifax's dual reputation for being a historic city and a coastal playground means it's filled with exciting activities. The city is compact and pedestrian-friendly, which makes hitting its major sites like the maritime museum and Halifax Common easy to do. To see some of Nova Scotia's renowned natural landmarks, you can take a boat tour from the famous Halifax Harbour.
Halifax is the premier destination from which to explore Atlantic Canada's past and present. The city's devotion to preserving its roots as a military fortification, and key player in the Titanic disaster, make it an attractive spot for history buffs. Its urban core is a cheery haven for fashion-seeking shoppers and sundown revelers. Families flock to Halifax's waterfront to enjoy one of the world's largest natural harbors.
Whether you're into working your way through a flight of microbrews, tasting the latest handcrafted cocktail, or hitting the dance floor in a raucous club, Victoria's nightlife has you covered. If drinking and dancing aren't your scene, you can take in an outdoor movie, check out an up-and-coming band, or chill to live jazz. Most of the action happens in and around downtown.
From spotting cool critters to splashing in the sea and roaming in parks, kids can have a ball in Victoria. Family-friendly attractions and an enormous natural playground of beaches and open spaces keep youngsters active and entertained. If your little ones tire of walking, how about jumping aboard a harbor ferry?
Victoria is home to a buzzing cultural scene, with a packed calendar of concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical performances. The city has its own professional symphony orchestra and opera company, plus a wealth of artistic talent. Exploring Victoria's earliest homes gives you an insight into its architectural heritage. You can check the local newspaper, the Times Colonist, for listings.
Victoria has a huge variety of eateries, from corner cafés creating artisan sandwiches and waterside pubs serving belly warming fare to upscale restaurants for a dressy meal out. You can go for juicy steaks and burgers, Asian sushi and noodles, or vegan-friendly organic food. Fresh-from-the-ocean seafood and locally grown, seasonal produce from Saanich Peninsula farmland are frequently found on Victoria's menus.
Kelowna's status as a wine-growing hub means local vintages feature prominently on many menus. But you don't have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy the food here. You can get your morning off to a great start at one of the city's popular breakfast joints, or simply kick back at a local café. Kelowna offers everything from sophisticated world cuisine to hearty fast food.
Since Halifax is on the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that you can find plenty of fresh seafood, although its most famous dish has decidedly land-based origins. The donair, a sandwich filled with seasoned, grilled meat, is a staple on the city's culinary scene. For local produce and regional beers, you can dine at the casual and contemporary restaurants that make up much of Halifax's gastronomic profile.
Victoria combines a rich heritage with contemporary cool. You can stroll past colourfully painted, century-old homes and pause for traditional afternoon tea, then browse cutting-edge design in independent boutiques and finish off the day with a pint of craft ale. Victoria's temperate climate brings blooming flowers nearly year-round, while the city's coastal location makes it a hub for whale watching and kayaking.
Kelowna experiences the 4 seasons in all their glory, with cold, snowy winters, warm summers, and year-round fresh air. It's therefore an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy vigorous activities in a pristine natural setting. There are sophisticated restaurants and renowned wineries to satisfy the most ardent foodies, including several organic eateries that use the freshest Okanagan Valley produce.
Halifax has a reputation for impressing its visitors with history-rich culture and laid-back charm. Thanks to its compact size, this pedestrian-friendly city allows visitors the ease of exploring many of its sites on foot. You can walk to many of its cultural points of interest, as well as quirky neighbourhoods loaded with lively bars and unique shops. Politeness and friendly service are points of pride for Halifax's residents.
Jasper experiences the 4 seasons in all their glory, and each plays a vital role in bringing this national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site to life. Cold, snowy winters and lush, hot summers are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy a vast array of activities. There are excellent restaurants to satisfy the most ardent foodies, while nature lovers will marvel at its pristine beauty and diverse wildlife.
Whistler, British Columbia, is a year-round activity destination. It receives consistent and abundant snowfall for skiing and snowboarding in winter, and enjoys long summer days that allow you to explore its biking and hiking trails into the warm evenings. It's a mecca for outdoor adventurers and is known for providing visitors with friendly service.
An Alberta epicenter of fashion and design festivals, Edmonton is brimming with cultural attractions. The central arts district - located around the serene open space of Churchill Square – is dotted with museums and galleries, while the historic Old Strathcona area south of the river is home to Edmonton's thriving theater scene.
Church-Wellesley Village is Toronto's iconic gay neighborhood. Sitting on the north part of Church Street in Downtown Toronto, "The Village" plays host to over a dozen gay bars, gay restaurants, and a widening expanse of LGBT-heavy residential blocks. Many of its local establishments acted as backdrop to popular 90s American TV show "Queer as Folk". Among other venues, the area features the world's oldest gay bookstore (Glad Day Bookshop), an independent gay theatre (Buddies in Bad Times), gay saunas, coffee shops, and a community centre (The 519).
Edmonton's evening scene will satisfy anyone looking for a slice of high culture, with its electrifying ballet and stage shows. But if you're after some simple, laid-back, toe-tapping live music, Edmonton's buzzing bars have you covered.
Edmonton is full of fun and fascinating attractions and sights for the family, whether your kids are intrigued by weird and wonderful museums or want to adventure through lush, wild green space. When the troops get hungry, there are plenty of kid-friendly dining options available.
Nightlife in Calgary runs the full gamut from grungy dive bars to super-sleek cocktail lounges and cutting-edge dance clubs. And with top-class comedy and live music venues aplenty, your evening doesn't necessarily have to revolve around drinking and dancing.
If you're traveling with kids, Calgary has heaps of attractions to keep them enthralled throughout the visit. From adrenalin-pumping amusement parks to fascinating family museums and exhibits, there's no shortage of options when it comes to planning a fun-filled day out. When everyone's in need of refueling, there are also child-friendly eateries aplenty.
It was named Cultural Capital of Canada in 2012, and Calgary's already-thriving arts and culture scene has gone from strength to strength since then. The city boasts a vibrant performing arts scene, not to mention a menu of museums telling fascinating stories about local history and the epic landscape all around.
Any mountain resort worth its salt has a decent après-ski scene – something Banff understands very well indeed. Whether you're cozying up by a roaring fire with a warming winter ale, or sipping a cocktail on a summer evening, Banff has laid-back nightlife for every season, and energetic clubs for any time of year.
Thrill-seeking families will find more attractions in Banff than they can shake a ski pole at. The friendly town puts on plenty of entertainment and activities, while the surrounding mountains are a natural playground for all ages, whether you have little ones finding their ski legs for the first time, or teens looking for some serious fun on the slopes.
A deep love and respect for the mountains is apparent throughout Banff – it's hard to ignore the magnificent Rockies which form the dramatic, snow-capped backdrop. But there's more to Banff than its wilderness setting. It has a diverse collection of museums and art galleries, while a packed calendar of festivals and performances creates a cultural vibrancy.
Offering outdoor thrills and sleek urban attractions, Edmonton makes for an invigorating break. Whether you're sampling some gorgeous grub, hitting the lively 4th Street Promenade for a beer and a shopping spree, or polishing your ski skills along North Saskatchewan River Valley, you'll want to find the right place to kick back and lay your head. Thankfully there are loads of great neighborhoods and hotels to choose from, regardless of your budget and vacationing style.
Not only home to one of the world's most impressive malls, Edmonton has got a vast variety of retail experiences that should satisfy any committed shopaholics visiting the city. Whether you're chasing a trendy bargain or looking for the plushest high street labels, you'll be able to shop till you drop all around the city. And with plenty of places to sit down and refuel, you can really give your wallet a work out.
Edmonton is one of those unlikely cities that blend urban charm with rural splendor. The stunning North Saskatchewan River cuts through the center and the surrounding greenery isn't so much urban parkland as a sumptuous self-contained slice of the countryside. Edmonton is also known for an extravagant festival culture, with celebrations thrown for anything from food and film to folk music and Shakespeare. Little wonder that it's also known as The Festival City.
An endearing mix of bustling downtown modernity, trendy old school neighborhoods, and sprawls of tranquil green space makes Edmonton a thrilling city to visit no matter what your vacationing interests might be. Whether you like to shop 'til you drop or throw yourself into all things active and energetic, you won't be hard pressed to fill your time productively. A year-round festival program and a mightily impressive food scene are the icing on the cake.
Founded on a history of oil and known as a city of business, Calgary has added a hefty dose of color to its stripes over the years. As well being the site of one of Canada's wildest celebrations in the July Stampede, it's become a year-round hive of culture. There's a good stock of trendy neighborhoods sporting everything you could want from an urban break, with plenty of great places to stay.
Calgary is an absolutely massive city and as such is home to a vast and varied platter of excellent shopping opportunities. Getting trendier by the day, the center and surrounding areas are stuffed with prime spots for passionate fashionistas and quirky dressers to splash some cash. You'll have little problem bagging a bargain and anyone craving something a little out of the ordinary will be spoilt for choice.
Calgary is one of Canada's largest and most flamboyant cities, making it an exciting destination for friends, families, and couples looking for all manner of good times. Sitting at the end of the prairies and the beginning of the Rocky Mountain Foothills, this impressive business center has a fast growing reputation for culture, diverse shopping, and a vibrant party scene.
Calgary a big, brash city with a lot to brag about. Sprawling out at the cusp of the Rocky Mountains, it's got streets thumping with lively bars and clubs, the dining scene will get anyone's mouth watering, and then there's the annual Stampede, with its raucous rodeos. A gateway to the big outdoors as well as being a gleaming commercial hub, it's a city not to be forgotten.
Surrounded by a skyline of jutting, snowy mountain peaks that are as dramatic as they beautiful, Banff is a town with something for everyone. And that includes the diverse range of accommodation. Whether you're visiting during one of North America's long ski seasons or stopping by in summer to take in the divine scenery, you shouldn't have a problem finding the right for place you.
A favorite destination with skiers and hikers the world over, Banff is a town with a top reputation for fun, food, and adventure. As well as swathes of scintillating Rockies scenery and mountains covered in glistening white snow, the area offers shopping opportunities to satisfy even the most demanding of spenders. Whether you're after the latest fashions, some essential sporting equipment, or a distinct souvenir, there's a lot to choose from.
The Rocky Mountains town of Banff enjoys a prime spot in the heart of Alberta's Banff National Park. Surrounded by swathes of sublime countryside, complete with deep blue lakes and natural hot springs, it's a favorite with adventurous types looking to explore the great outdoors. The town also enjoys quick access to excellent skiing and is dotted with historic architecture and relics from its intriguing past.
Whether you're visiting in summer or winter, you'll find a lot to like about Banff. This charming resort destination is laid across a dramatic landscape of jagged, snow-draped mountains and swaying woodland, in close proximity to glistening lakes and a wealth of historical sites. A combination of blue, green, and sparkling white, this alluring adventurer's paradise is fantastic for food, drink, and a gentle splurge.
Vancouver often makes the lists of top places in the world to live, and it's an important center for business and the movie industry. It's also full of tourist attractions, including the dreamy Vancouver Aquarium. From cutting-edge arts and culture to cobblestone streets and unique architecture, Vancouver is a rich mix of the old and modern, with a wide choice of stylish restaurants and hotels that you'd expect from any world city.
The capital city of Alberta, Edmonton is known for a thriving arts community, trendy shopping destinations, and a catalogue of flamboyant festivals that run throughout the year. Then there's the food scene. Whether you're passionate about dining with a will to try every flavor combination under the sun, or a peckish traveler keen for something cheap and memorable, there's plenty for you to tuck into during your holiday.
Calgary's food scene keeps growing and growing. Constantly adjusting and expanding to satisfy the most eclectic of tastes, there are always new flavor combinations and specialties to try. Whether you want internationally inspired cheap eats or something more carefully crafted and worth splashing out on, you'll have a lot to choose from. Grab the knife and fork and tuck in.
Set upon a dramatic, picture-postcard Rocky Mountains landscape, Banff is best known for a winding stock of wonderful walking routes tunneling through the wilderness, fascinating native history, and quick access to world-renowned ski resorts. But there's more to it: this quietly vibrant and picturesque town boasts a wealth of culinary temptations that will satisfy all manner of tourists. Both locally and internationally geared, there's a huge amount to tickle the tastebuds.
Offering everything from secluded eco-lodges to boutique waterfront hotels, tranquil golf resorts to romantic lakeside lodges, British Columbia has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you want to look out upon sweeping mountain vistas, be surrounded by the rugged wildness or be based right in the heart of bustling attractions, British Columbia won't disappoint.
Shopping is an absolute must when visiting British Columbia. Bursting with life, the various different shopping districts dotted all around the province offer a slice of daily life. Watch people completing their chores at the local farmer's market, soak up the swift pace of life in the buzzing downtown districts or simply lose a day in one of the many glistening shopping malls.
British Columbia is a foodie haven. From local farmer's markets selling artisan produce to rolling vineyards with abundant crop, drinking and dining is a cultural experience in this Canadian province. Offering a mix of Pacific Northwest cuisine blended seamlessly with global gastronomy, a relaxed and cosmopolitan attitude to dining is ever-present. Take a culinary tour around the province or simply dine in a local restaurant or casual eatery to soak up this slow food sensation.
Famed for its resplendent scenery and rugged nature, British Columbia is an adventurer's dream destination. Filled with a contrasting range of cultural, tranquil and adrenalin-fuelled activities, visitors can tailor their visit to suit their mood.
Toronto's neighborhoods are nearly as diverse as its peoples. From the sleek and swanky Yorkville area to the hotpot of cultures in the diverse Chinatown district, or the trendy, often budget options within the city center: Toronto will far from disappoint. With an efficient public transport system and grid-like layout, staying anywhere in the city puts you within easy access of every single attraction.
In recent years Toronto has grown into a principal shopping destination in North America. Its many neighborhoods offer a variety of different styles that cater to every type of budget. The mix of cultures makes for interesting one-of-a-kind pieces influenced by worldwide nationalities, while home-grown favorites are always around too.
Toronto is a culturally diverse city, with a population influenced by the many settlers from countries near and far. Differing areas crop up around town, like Little Italy, the various Chinatowns and Little India. Other cuisines are found here too, including Caribbean, Hungarian and Portuguese. Whatever tickles your taste buds, you'll find it in Toronto!
Spread across the city, Toronto's attractions are found on every corner. No matter what time of year it is, or where in the city you are staying, there is something to please even the pickiest of visitors in this cosmopolitan playground. From the likes of its world famous buildings to its smaller island-based zoo, its underground entertainment complex or generally vibrant community, a break in Toronto will leave you addicted to the city.
Toronto is one of North America's largest cities, and one of the country's most vibrant. It is a cosmopolitan city that has been influenced by the recent influx of youthful immigrants. It holds world class museums, a top-notch university and is unrivalled in creativity, from its fashion designers to its artists. The city is best explored on foot so that visitors can make the most of the innovative architecture and the city's lively community.
With so many things to see and places to go in Alberta, travelers are perfectly accommodated for with hundreds of brilliant places to stay. Whether you are looking for idyllic mountain-top retreats and villas, or small off the beaten track boutiques, Alberta has it all. No matter what your budget or taste, there will be something that suits you perfectly.
As in many places around the world, retail is one of the most popular forms of therapy in Alberta. From huge commercial malls to small boutique shops and markets, Alberta has it all. Here, you can find anything you are looking for, whether it's a thoughtful souvenir, or something special for yourself.
Visitors to Alberta will be spoilt for choice when it comes to food. The western province provides a setting for some of the finest restaurants in all of Canada. Whether you are looking for affordable places to eat for lunch or something a bit more glamorous, Alberta has something to suite all tastes. From European and ethnic choices to traditional Canadian and North American dishes, dining in Alberta has proven to be one of the most popular ways to eat.
A stunning natural wilderness with vibrant culture, there is never a shortage of things to see and do in Alberta. Whether you are looking for a city break, camping trip, experiencing life as a cowboy or tearing it up on the slopes of Banff, there is something for everyone, here in Canada's beautiful West.
Residing in Canada's west, boarding British Columbia, is beautiful Alberta. Despite being one of only two provinces that are completely land-locked, Alberta is host to some of the most stunning scenery in the country. The perfect mixture of the great outdoors with charming cities and villages, it is the perfect stop for any traveler venturing north of the United States.
Ottawa hotels reflect the local marriage of cosmopolitan city offerings with a practical sensibility and economical pricing you might expect from a much smaller burg. One boon to cost-conscious families on holiday are the many hotels that offer suite-style rooms, perhaps a result of the city's business travelers. Plus, rare for a major city, you'll find plenty of individually owned bed and breakfasts, many of them in historic homes.
When you've had your fill of Ottawa's high culture, the city's shopping centers, boutiques and outlets make for a retail paradise. No shortage of shops offer Canadian and Ontario-themed mementos of your visit, from handicrafts to local specialty foods. It's no doubt that Ottawans take shopping seriously, as a bustling marketplace is one major centrepiece of the city. Elsewhere, distinct neighbourhoods offer ample opportunity to chat with shopkeepers and soak up local history as you seek out bargains.
Ottawa's culinary scene has gone through an explosion of international influence and locally inspired innovation. The city is home to the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute, which annually pumps new top-notch chefs into the local restaurant scene. The city's French heritage is nowhere better represented than on the plates at bistros around town. Plus, the international energy of a capital city means you can satisfy cravings for just about any international cuisine you might desire.
Ottawa is a mix of cultural sites and outdoor attractions. From the museums that scatter the city to the iconic landmarks like Parliament Hill, this is a destination with substance. Browsing local markets or soaking up the great outdoors give you a flavor of life here as a local, while the nightlife can be as high brow, chilled out or as vibrant as you fancy it.
Ottawa is that rare find among major cities: a place that's grand to visit and where you can happily imagine sticking around. A true city of neighborhoods, Ottawa's vibrant communities are largely linked by bike paths and dotted with inviting shops and fine restaurants. Getting around is a breeze, which is a good thing, since world-class art museums, major national landmarks, green spaces, and first-class shopping vie for visitors' attention from all corners of the capital.
From swanky five-star hotels to small ocean-side cottages, Nova Scotia has it all. Whether you are searching for silken sheets and indulgent spa facilities or simply scenic landscapes and boutique-style settings, you won't have to look too far. Camp along the rugged coastline, relax in a cozy country inn or experience finer luxuries at the hotels in Halifax.
A huge draw to the area, Nova Scotia is rife with places to spend your hard-earned Canadian dollar. Head over to the capital - Halifax - to uncover a world of sparkling boutiques and specialty shops. Venture further afield to explore artisan shops in small towns such as Mahone Bay, Wolfville and Truro. For those who prefer to remain upon island shores, however, Cape Breton has a balanced array of artisan studios found in every nook and cranny from blacksmithing to pottery and quilting.
From lively gastro-pubs to cozy cafes, elegant fine dining to jostling farmers' markets, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets in Nova Scotia. Soak up the area's thriving wine industry at a local vineyard; sink your teeth into the fresh catch of the day at a harbor-side restaurant, or simply sample the trendy, ethnic options now found populating the streets of Halifax.
A vivacious destination where outdoor adventures reign supreme, there is plenty to see and do in Nova Scotia. Soak up the coastal climate whale watching, surfing or kayaking or unfurl historical gems at one of the countless museums. Tee-off facing lapping ocean views or indulge in local craft beers and homegrown wines at a microbrewery or vineyard.
A Maritime Province perched along the Atlantic shores; it's easy to see why Nova Scotia has been labelled 'Canada's Ocean Playground'. Home to countless attractions from scenic walks to sea kayaking, gourmet restaurants to Scottish traditions, there's more than enough to keep you entertained. Head to Halifax, the province's capital, to soak up the trendy vibe, face the rugged nature trails of Cape Breton's national park or explore pretty coastal villages on the outskirts of Nova Scotia.
There's more to Niagara accommodations than cheesy honeymoon suites, though you certainly can find those, too. Niagara Falls has as many luxury hotels as economical, family-friendly options. In Niagara-on-the-Lake and throughout the surrounding area, numerous historic homes now serve as bed and breakfasts or inns. After a winery tour and a good dinner, you can even stay right at a vineyard. Increasingly, the local wineries are offering overnight accommodations with rustic décor and unbeatable views.
From antiquing haunts to chic boutiques, Niagara offers a variety of shops on par with a major city. For souvenirs, there's everything from emblazoned t-shirts and caps to handmade jams and fudges. Bargain-hunters flock to the outlet shops around Niagara Falls. In Clifton Hill, massive stores offer kid-pleasing novelty items and all things chocolaty.
Niagara's culinary scene has twin personalities: decades of international tourism have inspired variety, while the surrounding winegrowing culture puts the focus on local flavors and ingredients. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, you can dine in cosy, historically preserved tearooms. For local dishes and gourmet multi-course meals, head to one of the many wineries that boast their own restaurants. In Niagara Falls, you'll find the full cross-section of flavours and styles, from colourful kid-friendly eateries to romantic, candlelit tables.
Niagara lets visitors strike their own balance between high-octane sightseeing and laid-back leisure. In Niagara Falls, the year-round rush of visitors has inspired a bevy of entertainment options in addition to the falls, themselves, from museums to amusement parks. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, the must-see spots are comparatively low-key and largely nestled within a few scenic blocks.
Visitors flock to Niagara for the falls, but soon discover a wide spectrum of interesting things to do. Spend the morning cycling, the afternoon exploring historic homes, and the evening gambling or people-watching at the casino. Niagara Falls is the undisputed family favorite, with a bevy of kid-pleasing attractions, while the stately historic homes of Niagara-on-the-Lake offer more laid-back sightseeing. From thunderous falls to award-winning wineries, Niagara's variety of attractions makes for one-of-a-kind visits.
The westernmost province of Canada perched on the Pacific Rim; British Columbia is famed for its rich wildlife, copious scenery and abundant things to see and do. Covered in dramatic landscapes from rock mountain peaks to lush rainforests and undulating river valleys, this expansive province offers travelers a varied and dynamic stay. Sprinkled with nature trails, wineries and adrenalin-fueled activities, all complemented by an aboriginal history, British Columbia is an outdoor playground that simply begs to be explored.
A shopping tour of Vancouver reveals this city's flair for the cosmopolitan. Between the cozy boutiques, quirky antique shops and sprawling underground shopping malls, there's a great mix of home-town atmosphere and big city flair.
Reading the travel guides, Vancouver sounds more like a base for launching outdoor excursions into the rainforest than anything else. There's no question that it's ideal for outdoors types, but it also has a surprising number of cosmopolitan attractions that put it in league with other world-class cities in Canada.
Vancouver has everything a fine-dining connoisseur could dream of, from spectacular views and trend-setting chefs to access to some of the freshest ingredients the restaurant industry has ever known. The city center has more than a few outstanding restaurants which are well worth the splurge for those with the budget.
Vancouver is Western Canada's biggest city, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent transportation links. Tourists come in every season due to the spread of festivals and outdoor pursuits on hand, but the most comfortable time for all-around sightseeing is from June to August.
At the end of the day, Vancouver is decidedly an outdoor and adventure sports haven. The breadth of active pursuits available is untouched by the city's cosmopolitan offerings.
More than a last-stop for Whistler-bound skiers, Vancouver is one of Canada's most vibrant and historic cities. From its commercial core to its hipper districts on the fringes, this is the kind of city that makes you contemplate packing up and moving in.
Choose daytime strolls along glistening harbourfronts or dining on night-time illuminated quaysides. Book your hotel in a scenic, water's-edge city with this guide to the top 10 waterfront cities in the world.
Sunset cruises along the St. Lawrence River, evening carriage rides and strolling by starlight along 18th-century city ramparts are just a few of the top 10 romantic things to do in Québec City. Book a Québec City hotel and plan a weekend to remember.
Biking the shady paths of Park Mont-Royal, sipping wine on sunny terraces and dining by candlelight in Old Montréal are just a few of the top 10 romantic things to do in Montréal. Book a hotel in Montréal and treat your sweetheart to an unforgettable holiday.
See the Falls up close, taste regional wines and immerse yourself in history on a Niagara Falls vacation in Niagara. Book a Niagara Falls hotel in Niagara and take home lasting memories.
Enjoy winter vacations in Québec City, where streetlamps glow under a blanket of snow, couples warm up over mulled wine, and visitors play and dance at the world's biggest winter carnival. Book a winter hotel in Québec City for a magical winter getaway.
A winter vacation in Whistler means skiing on snow-covered trails across frozen lakes, gliding through the snow on a horse-drawn sleigh and lingering over a hearty dinner next to a crackling fire. Book a Whistler hotel this winter and indulge in its seasonal delights.
Explore the cradle of French Canadian civilization on a Québec City vacation, visiting 17th-century cathedrals, walking atop 18th-century city walls and dining on maple syrup pie. Book a Québec City hotel and step back in time.
Even a short getaway in Québec City offers enough time to be charmed by its old-world elegance. Book a Québec City hotel and lose yourself in 18th-century French Canada.
Take a Toronto vacation for dazzling skyscrapers and picturesque lake views. Book your Toronto hotel and experience the thrill of a live hockey game or take in an orchestral performance in Canada's largest metropolis.
Plan a summer vacation in Montréal and enjoy coffee breaks at sidewalk cafés, starlit strolls along cobblestone streets and a season full of festivals. Book a summer hotel in Montréal and celebrate the season.
Each visitor will have a unique experience on a Vancouver vacation. Against a scenic backdrop of mountains and the Pacific Ocean lies a medley of markets and designer boutiques, leafy green spaces and lively brewpubs. Book a Vancouver hotel and settle into this inspiring city.
Discover historic French Canada and lively bistros on a short getaway in Montréal. Book a Montréal hotel and see the best of the city following this inspiring itinerary.
Whether you're planning a family getaway or a romantic weekend, choosing where to stay in Québec City is the key to stress-free travel. Use this helpful guide and find the Québec City hotel you're looking for.
Whether you're looking for a romantic Old Montréal hotel or modern lodging with all the business amenities, follow this guide and choose where to stay in Montréal.
Vacations in Canada encompass far more than mountains draped in snow, whales breaching off rocky coasts and acres of virgin forests. Take a break in Canada to discover a country of buzzing city centers and innovative local cuisine.
A Montréal vacation means 17th-century French cathedrals, a 20th-century Olympic Park and 21st-century shopping, dining and entertainment. Book a hotel in Montréal to span the centuries in one of Canada's most exhilarating cities.
The lavishly historic city of Quebec is often considered to be the oldest in Canada, and it certainly feels like a portal through time thanks to the charming cobbled streets and 17th century architecture. As the capital of the Quebec region, there's a lively cultural scene, and at night the theaters and concert halls come alive with world-class live performances. Whether you want a serene city break with museums and walking tours, or a quirkily fun family trip, there are many sides to Quebec City to explore.
With ornate cathedrals and a Parisian flavor to the streets, Montreal cherry picks the best of Europe and Canada to create an entirely unique identity. Consistently named as one of the world's best places to live, forward-thinking Montreal is a serene city break destination, with rich history and fine museums, not to mention stimulating festivals to get stuck into.
While it lacks the global fame of Toronto and Vancouver, Ottawa is a lively capital city rich in culture and history, and boasts some of Canada's most important and eye-catching buildings. With major museums, as well as many smaller, independent ones, it's a fine city break destination, and also has large festivals taking place through the year.
Edmonton is the capital of Canada's Alberta Province, a cool, laid-back city that takes its arts, culture, and live entertainment seriously. The city's wide range of museums and art galleries make for a great day out, while its buzzing music and theatre venues provide a glitzy nightlife. There's plenty here for splurging shoppers and for nature-lovers, with a great green ribbon of parkland that stretches through the city.
Calgary is the epicenter of Canada's cowboy country, and home to the world famous Calgary Stampede rodeo. But if you're imagining a sleepy rural retreat, think again. This gem of a city is a bustling, multicultural metropolis, with thrilling nightlife, a mouthwatering dining scene, and fascinating museums and cultural attractions. There's also heaps to keep younger visitors enthralled, from top-class zoos to thill-packed amusement parks.
Located within the Banff National Park and surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a town designed for the outdoorsy lifestyle. The mountains provide a constantly changing landscape, with great powder for the ski season, beautiful, green vistas in the summer, and stunning colors in the fall. Pack a sense of adventure, prepare for splashing about in lakes or skimming down snowy mountains, and you'll be all set for the Banff experience.
Quebec has a refreshingly laid back nightlife scene, with a few exclusive clubs, and lots of cool but casual bars. After dark, the cultural scene also becomes livelier, with independent movie screenings, live music, and cozy spots such as traditional pubs for drinks and chatter.
Safe, clean, and fairy tale like in its historic center, the city of Quebec is the perfect place to bring children, and most attractions have something to offer for younger visitors. They'll love the maze-like cobblestone streets and vast outdoor spaces, and there's even a museum dedicated to chocolate. Who could resist?
You can't visit Quebec and neglect the historic core – bring your comfiest walking shoes, because you'll want to explore every ornate nook and cranny here.
Drink, laugh and dance, as you discover some of Canada's best nightlife on the glowing streets of Montreal. You can chuckle through the start of your evening at one of this comedy capital's bars, before ending it in a thumping dance club or a cozy drinking hole where rows of unique craft beers all beg to be sampled.
Let the family fun flow as you work together to battle the rapids of the St. Lawrence River, before spotting whales in its yawning waters, or meeting playful penguins in the city's zoos. Top sporting action, and fantastic food for the fussiest eaters, makes Montreal an unbeatable family vacation destination.
Montreal isn't just packed with cultural highlights – the city is a creative powerhouse, which explains why it was awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Design recognition. With massive festivals bringing the city together on a regular basis, and a wealth of venues for live performances, Montreal's arts scene will stimulate anyone looking for avant-garde distractions.
Ottawa's downtown district is particularly lively at night, with sophisticated bars, cozy pubs, and lounges featuring live music. Although there's not a huge nightclub scene, there are a few places for dancing, with clubs that have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and unpretentious attitude.
Ottawa is a safe and friendly city with plenty of attractions for younger visitors, and you can expect a warm Canadian welcome for you and your clan. As well as being full of interesting historic sites, where everyone can have fun while they learn something new, there are green spaces to break up the city landscape and give kids space to frolic.
Canada's capital city boasts ornate, historical buildings, impressive museums, and a rich cultural calendar to keep you busy all year round. The diversity of the city is reflected in its eclectic arts scene, and there's a strong French influence left over from its past, with architecture and design that would look at home in many European cities.


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Longtime Lady Gaga love interest Luc Carl knows a thing or two about boozing, having worked for years at hipster hang St. Jerome's and authored The Drunk Diet. Now Ludlow Manor, his party-ready oasis high above the grime and traffic of Delancey Street, has opened, offering two floors of clubby fun to intrepid LES partiers. The second level, dubbed the Casino, leans rock and roll, with purple drapes, black chandeliers, and a soundtrack ("curated" by Carl) to match. Palm trees line the 6,000-square-foot third-floor rooftop space, with a fountain in the center and a retractable glass roof. A ground-floor restaurant with tapas by chef John Keller is coming soon. Three words: Lower Eastpacking District (you heard it here first). Photo evidence is straight ahead.
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