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10 Spring Trends You Need to Try
We're three days into spring, and it still feels pretty chilly outside. Not that we're lobbying for tank top season just yet, but it'd be nice to toss off these scarves soon. Our friends at Food 52 just twisted the knife a little bit harder with their list of 10 Recipes to Welcome Spring—hello rosy rhubarb curd shortbread, decadent morel crostini, and sunny radish couscous.
Since Birchbox HQ has plenty of beauty products but nary a garden plot, we've put together our own list of 10 beauty trends to welcome (or shall we say hasten) spring's arrival.
- Blue eyeshadow—subtle, bold, or in-between. If the spring runways were any indication, this surprisingly versatile shade is going to be everywhere this season. Pair it with a healthy dose of mascara.
- Emerald everything. From nails to accessories, this eye-catching shade of green—aka Pantone's color of the year—is popping up all over.
- Diagonal French tips. Just say no to a ho-hum manicure, and try this cute idea the next time you have a few spare minutes (all you need is a neutral polish, a bright contrasting shade for the tips, and our favorite DIY nail art helper: Scotch tape).
- Loads of rosy blush. Nothing says spring like pretty flushed cheeks. Apply tinted moisturizer as a base, then load up on the cheek color of your choice (don't be shy!).
- Natural skincare. All the bounty at the Union Square Farmer's Market has inspired us to find cleansers and moisturizers that are good enough to eat—and it all starts with checking the ingredient list.
- Edgy haircuts. Time to make an appointment with your stylist and ask for a long, layered bob like Victoria Beckham's or an asymmetrical style à la Kirsten Dunst.
- An oh-so-light BB cream. Swap out heavier foundations for this amped up tinted moisturizer. Darker skinned beauty? The really great news is companies like Marcelle are debuting a range of colors for every complexion.
- Glossy eyelids. Admittedly not for conservative types, shiny eye makeup is seeing an uptick in popularity. MAC is even set to debut the first dedicated eye gloss.
- Liner on your lower lash line. Putting the emphasis on the bottom of your eyes may defy established conventions, but the dramatic results are totally worth trying.
- And last but not least…bare legs. Smooth, skirt-ready legs aren't exactly a trend, but they are one of the things we look forward to baring each and every spring. Get yours ready by watching our video.
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Alcoa poised to break out of slump
The company is taking another look at expansion and is signing key deals.
At that time, the stock was trading above $16 a share. Of course, Alcoa wasn't alone. The industry as a whole, including Freeport McMoRan Copper (FCX) and Brazilian firm Vale (VALE), took it on the chin around that same time.
See full Trefis analysis for Alcoa here
In what may be indicative of improving market conditions, Alcoa has requested a five-year extension to expand its Western Australia Wagerup refinery operations. The environmental approval has expired, and Alcoa thinks the time is right to re-focus its efforts. This comes on the heels of AA's 2008 suspended expansion efforts for this same refinery -- a bullish sign from Alcoa management.
New agreements may help Alcoa rise
Alcoa and Embraer SA (ERJ), the leading airline manufacturer in Brazil, recently announced an agreement whereby AA provides aluminum alloys, design and fastener expertise as Embraer develops high-performance fuselage and wings for their entire line of aircraft. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of smaller aircraft up to 120 seats and a major Brazilian exporter.
Neither Alcoa nor Embraer management speculated on the impact of the joint venture, but it is yet another sign AA is heading in the right direction in spite of the global economic environment. This is particularly true as AA projects the aerospace industry will be one of the leading buyers of aluminum (along with the automotive industry) into 2012 and beyond.
Cautious optimism is warranted
As Alcoa investors know, the company will always be subject to pressure from energy prices, a huge expense item. However, cost-cutting measures and the recent agreements are positive signs and should impact several key divisions. According to Trefis estimates, engineered products alone make up nearly 22% of Alcoa's stock price, with alumina only slightly behind at 20.6%. Both of these divisions will be impacted by the recent Embraer partnership. And if management is right, the aerospace industry should continue to provide opportunities for growth.
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Dozens gathered to recite the first Slichos in the Rebbe's home on President St. The Slichos were led by the Chazzan Rabbi Zalman Baumgarten.
Dozens gathered to recite the first Slichos in the Rebbe's home on President St. The Slichos were led by the Chazzan Rabbi Zalman Baumgarten.
Hate crimes against Jews in New York City have quickly risen over the summer. The New York Post reports anti-Semitic incidents rose 35 percent by Sept. 9 compared to 2013.
On Yud daled Kislev a couple of years ago an idea was born: for a nominal fee of $100, Devorah Benjamin of KSCVK will take your name, the name of your child, friend or relative and daven at the Ohel for a shidduch. The money will go straight to KSCVK's fund for Crown Heights Chassanim and Kallos.
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On Thursday evening, Sept. 18, over a 100 women from Florida's First Coast gathered at Chabad of Jacksonville's Mandarin Headquarters to unite, be inspired and most of all learn to make Challah.
In the latest episode of Jew-bel-ish, Lubavitcher comedian Mendy Pellin shows off the brand-new apples for Rosh Hashanah, and does a new, sweet spin on the outdated Ice Bucket Challenge.
"For almost two days, I couldn't contact my brother Benny," writes Zvi Hershcovich, editor-in-chief of Bill 613, a Montreal Jewish community news website. Zvi describes in great detail the harrowing ordeal of his brother and sister-in-law, Rabbi Benny and Sonia Hershcovich, who recently survived a devastating hurricane that ravaged the town of Cabo S. Lucas, located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where they serve as Chabad emissaries.
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe davening Mincha, circa mid 1980s.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Oholei Torah Mashpia Rabbi Michoel Seligson will lead a discussion on the topic – The Head of the Year.
Daniel Huebner (Pittsburgh, PA) and Raizel Bernstein (New Jersey)
Last week, Oholei Torah Mesivta had the honor of hosting Rabbi Moshe Leiberman from Boston. Being that the bochurim are learning Gemara Mesechtes Gitin, and Rabbi Lieberman is an authority in this field, he came to show the boys how the laws of divorce that are discussed in the gemara are applicable today.
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Selichos, Eruv Tavshlin and Pruzbul for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
"Unity," what a beautiful thing. Its virtuous qualities are echoed by politicians and clergymen as well as leaders, activists and ordinary folk of all ilk and class. The word conjures up fuzzy images of an idyllic state of existence – a world in which there is no strife – where humanity is bound by a single objective and a single mind and heart.
In this week's edition of Letter & Spirit, we present a letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the importance of getting married early on, even if the young couple is not yet financially independent. The letter was written through the Rebbe's trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by his son-in-law Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Fourth grade teacher Rabbi Chaim Lipsycz brought a miniature 'Shofar factory' to Cheder at the Ohel. He demonstrated to all the boys how a shofar is made.
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The administrators of Yeshivah College-Beth Rivkah, the Chabad boys' and girls' schools in Melbourne, which together boast over 1,300 students, have announced the implementation of a 'capped-fee' system, ensuring that no family pays more than 8-18% of their income in tuition, no matter how many children they have enrolled at the schools.
It has already become a tradition in Brussels for hundreds of diplomats, ambassadors, parliamentarians, and public figures to gather each year for cocktails just before Rosh Hashanah.
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the untimely death of Marvin Fruchter, a part-owner of Apple Drugs on Kingston Avenue and beloved member of the Crown Heights community, though he lived in Plainview, NY. He was 61 years old.
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Robert Walls
In a 259-game career, Robert Walls played in three premierships (1968, 1970 and 1972) for Carlton, captaining the team in 1997 and 1978 before ending his career with Fitzroy. He coached the Lions between 1981 and 1985 before switching back to the Blues and steering them to the 1987 premiership. Walls writes weekly for The Age.
Cats must lift to match the Swans' class
Robert Walls Geelong and Sydney have been the two best clubs in recent years, with one or the other involved in seven of the past eight grand finals.
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Geelong kiss goodnight
Robert Walls I will be very surprised if the Cats get within five goals of the premiership favourites.
The middle men
Robert Walls A slick midfield list presents All-Australian selectors with some tough choices.
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Bottom end could cost Saints top
Robert Walls This newspaper has 15 'football experts'. Not one thinks the Cats can win this year's grand final, and just one believes the Saints can go all the way.
Sorry, Gary, you're no Judd
Robert Walls Ablett doesn't have what it takes to do a Chris Judd.
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Time for Hawkins, J-Pod and Mooney to step up
Robert Walls It will be huge tonight. Two undefeated teams that, in recent years, have drawn the biggest crowds when they've met.
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Cream of the Cats
Robert Walls Geelong must settle on its best side. And soon.
Speed and options to prove key for Cats
Robert Walls Expect a physical encounter with the Cats coming out the victors.
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Cats showing all the signs of an era ending
Robert Walls A decade ago, the Brisbane Lions were in their prime. They won their first flag in 2001. Two more came straight after and on their fourth attempt at premiership success, they were toppled by Port...
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Cats' reputation on the line in next eight weeks
Robert Walls The Cats could have had a sad record for the past month of one win, three losses. Make no mistake, this Geelong team has some problems.
Key Dogs need to steer team to a premiership
Robert Walls The Bulldogs are headed the right way, but need leadership when the going gets tough.
Cool for Cats
Robert Walls It is quite possible that this great Geelong team that has thrilled us over the past four seasons is getting better.
Greatest team of all ... and no signs of stopping
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Robert Walls The coaches in tonight's match are both hungry for flag No. 3.


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The 81st Academy Awards (2009) Nominees and Winners
Held at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 22, 2009,
honoring movies released in 2008.
Best Actor Sean Penn ("Milk") flanked by previous Oscar winners Michael Douglas, Adrien Brody, Ben Kingsley, Anthony Hopkins and Robert De Niro.
Actor in a Leading Role
- Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor"
- Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon"
- Sean Penn in "Milk"
- Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
- Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler"
Actor in a Supporting Role
- Josh Brolin in "Milk"
- Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder"
- Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Doubt"
- Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight"
- Michael Shannon in "Revolutionary Road"
Actress in a Leading Role
- Anne Hathaway in "Rachel Getting Married"
- Angelina Jolie in "Changeling"
- Melissa Leo in "Frozen River"
- Meryl Streep in "Doubt"
- Kate Winslet in "The Reader"
Actress in a Supporting Role
- Amy Adams in "Doubt"
- Penélope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
- Viola Davis in "Doubt"
- Taraji P. Henson in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
- Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler"
Animated Feature Film
- "Bolt" Chris Williams and Byron Howard
- "Kung Fu Panda" John Stevenson and Mark Osborne
- "WALL-E" Andrew Stanton
Art Direction
- "Changeling" Art Direction: James J. Murakami; Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo
- "The Dark Knight" Art Direction: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Peter Lando
- "The Duchess" Art Direction: Michael Carlin; Set Decoration: Rebecca Alleway
- "Revolutionary Road" Art Direction: Kristi Zea; Set Decoration: Debra Schutt
- "Changeling" Tom Stern
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Claudio Miranda
- "The Dark Knight" Wally Pfister
- "The Reader" Chris Menges and Roger Deakins
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Anthony Dod Mantle
Costume Design
- "Australia" Catherine Martin
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Jacqueline West
- "The Duchess" Michael O'Connor
- "Milk" Danny Glicker
- "Revolutionary Road" Albert Wolsky
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" David Fincher
- "Frost/Nixon" Ron Howard
- "Milk" Gus Van Sant
- "The Reader" Stephen Daldry
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Danny Boyle
Documentary (Feature)
- "The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)" Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath
- "Encounters at the End of the World" Werner Herzog and Henry Kaiser
- "The Garden" Scott Hamilton Kennedy
- "Man on Wire" James Marsh and Simon Chinn
- "Trouble the Water" Tia Lessin and Carl Deal
Documentary (Short Subject)
- "The Conscience of Nhem En" Steven Okazaki
- "The Final Inch" Irene Taylor Brodsky and Tom Grant
- "Smile Pinki" Megan Mylan
- "The Witness - From the Balcony of Room 306" Adam Pertofsky and Margaret Hyde
Film Editing
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
- "The Dark Knight" Lee Smith
- "Frost/Nixon" Mike Hill and Dan Hanley
- "Milk" Elliot Graham
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Chris Dickens
Foreign Language Film
- "The Baader Meinhof Complex" Germany
- "The Class" France
- "Departures" Japan
- "Revanche" Austria
- "Waltz with Bashir" Israel
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Greg Cannom
- "The Dark Knight" John Caglione, Jr. and Conor O'Sullivan
- "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz
Music (Original Score)
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Alexandre Desplat
- "Defiance" James Newton Howard
- "Milk" Danny Elfman
- "Slumdog Millionaire" A.R. Rahman
- "WALL-E" Thomas Newman
Music (Original Song)
- "Down to Earth" from "WALL-E" Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman; Lyric by Peter Gabriel
- "Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire" Music by A.R. Rahman; Lyric by Gulzar
- "O Saya" from "Slumdog Millionaire" Music and Lyric by A.R. Rahman and Maya Arulpragasam
Best Picture
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
- "Frost/Nixon" Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Eric Fellner, Producers
- "Milk" Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, Producers
- "The Reader" Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Donna Gigliotti and Redmond Morris, Producers
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Christian Colson, Producer
Short Film (Animated)
- "La Maison en Petits Cubes" Kunio Kato
- "Lavatory - Lovestory" Konstantin Bronzit
- "Oktapodi" Emud Mokhberi and Thierry Marchand
- "Presto" Doug Sweetland
- "This Way Up" Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes
Short Film (Live Action)
- "Auf der Strecke (On the Line)" Reto Caffi
- "Manon on the Asphalt" Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont
- "New Boy" Steph Green and Tamara Anghie
- "The Pig" Tivi Magnusson and Dorte Høgh
- "Spielzeugland (Toyland)" Jochen Alexander Freydank
Sound Editing
- "The Dark Knight" Richard King
- "Iron Man" Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Glenn Freemantle and Tom Sayers
- "WALL-E" Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood
- "Wanted" Wylie Stateman
Sound Mixing
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Mark Weingarten
- "The Dark Knight" Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty
- "WALL-E" Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben Burtt
- "Wanted" Chris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr Forejt
Visual Effects
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
- "The Dark Knight" Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin
- "Iron Man" John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Screenplay by Eric Roth, Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord
- "Doubt" Written by John Patrick Shanley
- "Frost/Nixon" Screenplay by Peter Morgan
- "The Reader" Screenplay by David Hare
- "Slumdog Millionaire" Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy
Writing (Original Screenplay)
- "Frozen River" Written by Courtney Hunt
- "Happy-Go-Lucky" Written by Mike Leigh
- "In Bruges" Written by Martin McDonagh
- "Milk" Written by Dustin Lance Black
- "WALL-E" Screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon, Original story by Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter
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Top Songs of 2012 (Halfway)
Music curation and appreciation comes with the job description when you work for ONErpm. It's that time of the year when every mp3 blogger has to put up or shut in proving they have the best music taste, and we're joining this parade of misplaced arrogance. We made a YouTube playlist of the top 20 tracks of the year, and yes we undoubtedly feel we're right and everyone else is wrong. Seriously. (*Sarcasm*)
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1) "Nuclear Seasons" by Charli XCX
2) "Unless You Speak from the Heart" by Porcelain Raft
3) "Oblivion" by Grimes
4) "Big Love" by Bear Driver
5) "Obedear" by Purity Ring
6) "Lots" by Dan Deacon
7) "Everything is Burning" by Mesita
8) "Kill for Love" by The Chromatics
9) "I've Seen Footage" by Death Grips
10) "Werewolf" by Fiona Apple
11) "Jasmine" by Jai Paul
12) "Adelaide" by Meg Myers
13) "Now You're Mine" by Shadows on Stars
14) "Sweater Weather" by The Neigbourhood
15) "Orifice Origami" by Reptar
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17) "Comeback Kid" by Sleigh Bells
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A very nice getaway from the hustle and the bustle of the city. The little amenities from the evening wine and hors d'oeuvres, to the beach towels, to anytime treats all add up to a nice experience. The Spa Suite was nice and roomy, the tub was a little smaller than I expected but still nice. Overall a great experience!
Enjoyed our quick stay in Santa Monica. Great quiet place, easy access to the PCH.
A fantastic place. Wish we could've stayed longer.
Made a last-minute decision to hit LA last month..checking usual places we've stayed (in the winter, like the Erwin) but we were blasted w/ summer pricing..Not here! We had a 5th floor room, ocean side, with a totally unobstructed view of the beach and ocean. We were a little concerned about 'night-noise' out front, but none of that ever materialized. Walk out to door, to the restaurant right in front...good, not great, but you are sitting 10 feet from the sand..worth it all. Also, being on the 5th floor gave us easy access to a rooftop deck for afternoon vino time...and all to ourselves! We met and said 'hello' to a couple of full-time residents, and they were all as nice as they could be..our neighbor across the courtyard even played Joni Mitchell records every afternoon, much to our DELITE!! We had planned on hitting a couple of restaurants in Downtown LA (Gorbals, Fat Belly), but said screw it, who wants to drive when you can sit overlooking the ocean w/ good wine and pretty decent food. Mary, the 'concierge' as it were, was great and helpful getting us landed, then leaving us alone. Parking was a snap, with a lot just about 25 yards down the alley...$30 for all-day-overbite. Clean room, comfy bed, bizarre pullout trundle (which we didn't need), kitchenette w/ fridge and stove and coffeemaker. Quirky bathroom, but who cared? Not US!!! If you book, request the 5th floor apt, #52...book it and you will not be sorry!!
tranquil, friendly, sorry I could not stay longer !
We loved this place. It's so nice and romantic. We had the cozy queen. Very small room but it was very comfy. Had its own private entrance. The hor d'oeuvres were better than the breakfast IMO. The ambiance was amazing and beautiful. The hostess was very nice and provided all the info we needed. The beach is right down the street. You just have to walk thru a tunnel to get there. I can't wait to stay here again. The price was very reasonable. We plan in getting a bigger room next time. To enjoy it a little more.
Four Sisters Inns always make overnights homey & welcoming. We especially appreciated use of the bicycles for riding along the beach paths.
Delicious cookies and breakfast. A quiet and clean room. And free ALL DAY beach cruisers to take in the sights! Awesome stay! Thanks Four Sisters!
The house is very nice and unexpected in this area, The staff was very nice and helpful. The room and bath were wonderful. The little buffet is very cute and good. I would recommend this place "without moderation"... Go and enjoy one of the nicest and quietest stay in L.A.
The thing that stood our for us at Channel Road Inn was the lovely people, they were friendly and helpful! The food options looked nice although not many options for vegans, but we were very grateful to have fresh fruit. The room was nice and the bathrooms are of a high standard. However the room we stayed in was a bit dark and quite stuffy! We often had to leave our door open to the street with the ceiling fan going to get some airflow as there were no other windows other than the double french door entry. Having a stuffy room that smelt a bit dusty was a bit off putting but because the people are so nice it helped to make our experience a good one overall! The location is a bit inconvenient if you aren't hiring a car to get around. It is an old residence with lovely character and a comfortable bed.
My room was lovely! Two days was not long enough to enjoy all of the local attractions and nowhere near long enough to enjoy the inn. I look forward to spending more time there on another trip to the LA area.
Everything about this hotel is perfect, the people, the rooms, the breakfasts, the price - don't ever change....
This was my second time to LA. The last time I came, I stayed in a different part of town. The rate for The Channel Road Inn was great and it came highly recommended by a colleague. It was everything he promised and more. I loved the ability to run along the beach and cardio on "The Stairs" which are within walking distance, but my favorite thing was the breakfast and snacks available when you needed. It was like staying with a family member. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and infact am already making plans for a return visit to a Four Sisters Inn.
Person checking us in was not friendly, then our small room had long black hairs (which did not belong to us) all over it. Busy road in front of property made for a pretty loud location. Considering what we paid, we had much higher expectations.
We always stay at Channel Road when visiting our son in Venice. It is a good location and reasonably quiet. Esp on the west side away form the street. Staff always helpful.
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The Channel Road Inn is a beautiful restored property located in a residential area of Santa Monica. It's very close to the beach, but a bit of a hike (or bike ride) to the main attractions around the pier. Bikes are available for free, which we happily used to tour the beach all the way to Venice. Choose your bike carefully - some of these are quite old with poor brakes. The Inn has marvellous common areas which are great to sit in and relax. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, and there is a daily wine and hors d'oeuvres hour which were very tasty. Staff were always friendly. Our main and significant complaint was with the room. It was sufficient but very cramped. When you book a "cozy queen" guest room don't assume it is like the photo on the website. We had room 13 which does not match that picture. It was somewhat musty and the A/C, which could have cleared that out, barely worked. We were assured by the staff that, when we returned our first evening, it would be fine and the room would be cool, but that did not happen. The bathroom is extremely cramped, and you can't even get into the closet without moving a chair. While the Inn itself is lovely, I would hesitate to recommend this given the room we had, especially its inconsistency with the website image. Our ratings are based primarily on the size and state of the room.
This place was super cute and clean. The only problem was we didn't stay long enough. We would stay here again.
We stayed in the Ellison for 5 nights. The room completely exceeded our expectations, we expected a worn version of the photographs but instead we found the room to be spacious and clean with some very cute and quirky little furnishings- a real vintage feel to the whole place. The room had everything we needed, large double bed, living area, kitchen with all utensils, bathroom and storage area, TV etc. The location was literally steps from the beach, close to lots great places to eat and visit. There was secure under ground parking for an additional cost of $12 a day which was about a 2 minute walk from the apartments. The owner was very friendly and gave us helpful advice on where to go and what to see as we had never been to the area. We felt very safe in this building and would highly recommend it to anyone staying in the area looking for somewhere cheerful to stay!
had such a great experience staying at this awesome hotel. first of its a classic early 1900s building that was once the home of laurel & hardy, charlie Chaplin, Clara bell, Jim Morrison and many others which i find very cool. the interior of the building is surrounded by beautiful exotic plants, and amazing vintage time period decorations. the rooms are built with classic red brick and dark wood floors which makes it fell very cozy and comfy. Very friendly hosts who were always around to help(carrying bags, room service, area info ect)kept the rooms stocked with free food and clean linnens. its in a great nieghborhood on venice beach and is close to many shops, grocery stores, toursit events, transportation ect. would recomend for ANY ONE looking to stay in vennice beach and looking to have a great time. thanks Ellison suites!
My girlfriend and I stayed at the Channel Road Inn a couple nights after christmas. We had a great time. Theres plenty of restaurants within walking distance, including a liquor store around the corner. It was a very relaxing getaway. We enjoyed every moment and I highly recommend it.
My boyfriend and I recently stayed at Channel Road Inn in Santa Monica. This was our first time staying in a B&B and it was the most wonderful expierence! I will definitely keep a look out for 'A Four Sisters Inn' in my next vacation. Regards, Tina
Great experience overall, and with a few minor improvements, it would have been perfect. Our room was beautiful and larger than I expected. The entire property is lovely, from what I saw. The weather wasn't very good, so we weren't able to take advantage of the beach, etc. but I imagine it would add to the experience even more. I'm picky when comes to beds and pillows, and I found both pretty uncomfortable (but again, I'm hard to please with that - my husband was fine). Our shower head was also VERY powerful, which wasn't so great. Other than that, we absolutely loved it and would go back. There are several restaurants within walking distance, which allowed us to really take advantage of our stay.
Very nice experience. Within easy walking distance to the beach, but away from the noisy rat race. Good free breakfast and very clean, well-maintained property. Lovely historic home converted to a bed and breakfast. The only downside was the cozy queen room was very small. The queen-size mattress had seen better days; a full-size or twin mattress in that small room would give a bit more room for someone staying there. I passed along a brochure about the Channel Road Inn to a co-worker who might be headed to Santa Monic, and indicated an interest in where I had stayed.
The Channel Road Inn is a superior property with premium amentities and outstanding service. From the minute we walked through the front door, we were treated exceptionally well. The caretakers are always available and seemed to anticipate our needs without hovering or intruding on our space. We enjoyed being so close to the beach and loved that we could borrow bikes from the Inn when we wanted to explore further. There are several very good restuarants within walking distance, but don't think about having breakfast anywhere but at the Inn. Breakfast is tasty and provides lots of options.
We recently went to this bed and breakfast and it was very nice. The rooms are unique and the environment pleasant. The afternoon wine and cheese was perfect, breakfast was great. No complaints we would come back.
It was a lovely place and the staff were so helpful and kind. The breakfast was wonderful too. The only negative is that the room was a little small, but it was what we paid for, so we expected that. The location was pretty good too.
We came down to LA to see "Mary Poppins," and stayed in this great inn. Super service, super dining, and a wonderful room. The location is within a stone's throw of the ocean, so we had the comforting white noise of the surf all night. Heather saw to it that we were satisfied in every way!
Stayed here on our way north to san Francisco. close to many good restaurants and rooms were amazing. staff was very helpful on places to see and we had great conversations with the staff and guests. highly recommended and we'll be returning for sure.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- It's the summer session for stocks, with very low volumes pushing indices lower on Tuesday. Giving us the breakdown for the first half of today's trading session is TheStreet's Joya Dass.
On Monday, market participants saw the lowest trading volume of the year. Tuesday remains slow, as many investors and traders are deep into their vacation schedule. However, that doesn't stop markets from moving, with the indices mostly in the red today.
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Retail is another sector that is down Tuesday. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) nearly cut its profit outlook in half, causing traders to push the stock lower by roughly 15%. As a result, other retailers such as The Gap (GPS) and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) are down as well.She added that economic data have also remained slow, especially when compared to last week, although the U.S. trade deficit in July did narrow to its lowest levels in 3.5 years. -- Written by Bret Kenwell in Petoskey, Mich. Follow @BretKenwell
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October 6, 2011 (Stowe, Vt.) – Stowe Land Trustand Topnotch Resort and Spa, a premier hotel owned by MetWest Ventures, LLC, are working together on an innovative partnership designed to conserve the community's natural and cultural landscapes. This partnership is unprecedented for both organizations and demonstrates the value of integrating conservation action and corporate philanthropy.
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Labor officials attribute the jump to new college graduates, people re-entering the job market, and education workers who are considered unemployed during the summer.
Jobseeker Roderick Williams says while he has been struggling to find a job for four months now, he is not willing to settle.
"You gotta find a job you enjoy doing. It's not all about the money. Its gotta be something you are looking forward to every morning."
Williams and hundreds others like him showcased their credentials Thursday at the annual Goodwill Job fair in Thomasville.
"I think we have more people seeking jobs than last year. From preliminary count and we try to keep up with people coming through," said Fair Organizer David Brook.
Organizers say while they have about the same amount of employers as last year, many of them are different and from farther away.
Like this Ingalls Shipbuilding representative Mark Mcgruder.
"We know that we can't find everybody that we need in Pascagoula, Mississippi. So we are casting the net as wide as we can to find people that are both qualified and interested in working for us."
Mcgruder says contrary to popular belief there are tons of jobs available, but for folks with the right skills.
"There are not enough skilled, qualified welders, pipe fitters, pipe welders, electricians in the United States. People that have those skills are in very high demand."
And one independent consultant says some jobseekers need to think outside of the box.
"Don't always count on traditional jobs. Try to get something that you can do for yourself also," said Anthony Ward.
Williams tells us Thursday's fair was a success for him.
"You gotta keep going at it. You gotta show them that you want it."
Mcgruder says he plans to visit with recent and soon to be college graduates to help place them in high demand fields.
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Top Trends at London Fashion Week – Spring 2015
With the close of London Fashion Week, which debuted the fresh collections from top designers, several trends emerged that will shape how you dress come spring 2015. There are overlapping trends from New York Fashion Week, that I'm sure will carry over to Milan and Paris. Here are the trends you need to know about.
Sport Chic – designers love to mix the seemingly opposite. For Spring 2015, they showcased sweat pants mixed with heels and sweatshirts with pencil skirts.
Shiny Sheen- whether it was a single skirt or an entire ensemble, London designers are loving metallics and anything with a shine.
Double-Duty Denim – denim scarves and denim jackets were spotted on many runways, giving your jeans a run for their money.
Ruffled Tiers – some collections had dresses with tiers, while others offered full-out ruffles. The feminine touch that has a hint of Spanish influence seems to be an major overall trend.
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Come one, come all for this sale-tastic extravaganza. If you're in Toronto on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23 from 12-8pm, stop by the 6th floor of the Burroughes Building (639 Queen St. West) to shop until you drop at The Peacock Parade pop-up sale. If you've been to one of our pop-ups, you know how awesome they are and if you haven't been, don't miss out!
You can easily get your hands on designer goods like Juma, Diesel, Pink Tartan, Brian Atwood and Gucci for up to 95% off! This event will feature women and men's apparel, so bring a special fella with you.
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New York Fashion Week has officially wrapped and now the fashion set are already in London viewing what Britain has to offer for Spring/Summer 2015. Disregard the chill in the air (and the snow in some cases) and see what sizzled on the runways.Before we focus on Europe, check out the top four trends from the U.S. from New York Fashion Week for spring.
Sports Illustrated: Designers like Alexander Wang and Dion Lee used inspiration from the world of sports for their spring collections. Hoodies, boxy T-shirts and track suit-esque items dominated the catwalk.
Pastel Perfection: Periwinkle, baby blue and soft pink peppered many designer collections. It's not uncommon to see pastels for spring, but the fresh hues are always welcome after a long winter of darks.
Gingham Style: Dorothy Gale from Kansas may have worn gingham best, but we'll have a chance to emulate her iconic look next spring.
Fringe Fest: Fringe is not only for cowboys and lounge singers. Designer houses like DKNY and Milly offered fringe as an accent on many of the pieces in their collections.


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America is tired of being the most obese nation in the world. A renewed focus on fitness has got this country's citizens shifting gears on their stationary bikes and their eating habits. More and more shoppers now opt for the healthy, organic, natural choice over the processed, trans-fatty, freezer fodder.
Growing at a rate in the low double digits, organic food sales now represent 4.2% of all U.S. food purchases. Prospects for 2013 indicate that sales will continue climbing at a similar rate. With so much market left to capture, I believe there's one organic health food producer that outshines the rest – Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ: HAIN).
Strong sales (But not strong enough?)
In its most recent quarter, Hain Celestial increased its revenue 25.5% to $359.8 million. This marks the ninth straight quarter of solid double-digit year-over-year growth in revenue. With strong sales, the company saw profits increase over 57% to $19.8 million or 35 cents per share. Despite this astounding growth, it fell short of analysts' estimates of 39 cents per share and $405.5 million in revenue.
The earnings miss provides investors who believe the trend in natural and organic health foods will continue for the foreseeable future a good buying opportunity. The sales are strong and growing, and profit margins are improving. Despite the analysts' forecasts, the company is moving product.
CEO Irwin Simon has a history of growing the company through small acquisitions. Since 1993, he has made over 30 such purchases, most of which have added substantial strength to the company's product portfolio.
Hain Celestial recently closed its acquisition of Premier Foods, a U.K. producer of jam, marmalade, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate. The acquisition should help bolster its growing presence in the United Kingdom. In its 2012 fiscal year, the U.K. accounted for 14% of sales compared to just 4% the year prior.
The company also announced plans to acquire raw juice producer BluePrint. Raw juice is marketed as a healthier alternative to pasteurized fruit and vegetable juice. Hain Celestial hopes to take the brand to the next level, and expects the acquisition to improve its bottom line in 2013.
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With a major presence in the growing natural and organic foods market, Hain Celestial should continue growing at this fast pace. The stock has already moved up nearly 60% year-to-date, but I expect the price to climb higher still. With the stock priced at 20 times forward earnings and a PEG around 1.4, the market seems to agree.
As consumers shift toward healthier options, competition will become fiercer. Annie's (NYSE: BNNY), represents a formidable opponent in the organic foods market. However, with mac and cheese as its best-known product, it still has work to do to convince carb-conscious consumers its brand is a particularly healthy choice. If Annie's can make a shift from just organic to health conscious, it could cut into Hain's healthy food sales.
For now, Hain Celestial is the dominant force in health food producers. With its recent dip after earnings, and a more health-conscious consumer in the grocery store, I think now is a good opportunity to buy the stock. Hain Celestial is sure to make your portfolio healthier.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott didn't endorse Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney until last month, after rival Rick Santorum dropped out. It was a tardy and lackluster show of support. "Mitt Romney will be our party's nominee, and it is critical that all Republicans coalesce," Scott said in a written statement, as if forced to acknowledge the inevitable, like it or not. The two former corporate executives, who could probably spend all day swapping success stories, have never campaigned together.Read More From National Journal
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Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana lost his re-election bid in the state's Republican primary Tuesday, ending the 36-year career of a GOP elder statesman and handing the Tea Party movement its biggest upset victory so far in the 2012 elections. Lugar was ousted by state Treasurer Richard Mourdock, whose campaign against Lugar was backed by conservative groups including the Tea Party Express, the anti-tax Club for Growth, the National Rifle Association and the Tea Party-aligned Freedom Works, and by former Republican Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
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When historian Stephen Ambrose wrote about the trek of explorers Merriwether Lewis and William Clark for water passage to Oregon across the American West, he titled the book "Undaunted Courage." In the presidential arena, recent events have reminded even supporters of President Obama and presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney that tactics often trump courage. On gay marriage, Obama remains stuck in an amorphous limbo. Does he or does he not support gay marriage? Vice President Joe Biden does. Education Secretary, long-time Obama friend and basketball mate Arne Duncan does. Obama? Who knows. Courage? Hardly. Tactics? Yes. More on that in a moment.Read More From National Journal
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Romney's Secret Relationship With Votersby John Dickerson, Slate
Mitt Romney has been running a vast focus group for months. He says that almost every day during his campaign he has secretly sat down with three or four families who are being hurt by Obama's economy to learn what their lives are like. He's been on the road for a long time, which means he must have met hundreds of families. Since the whole business happens on the QT, you can imagine the candidate suddenly appearing from behind the detergent display at the all-night Target to get the views of the startled Anderson family.Read more
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told reporters Tuesday that terrorists keep trying to come up with "more and more perverse and terrible ways to kill innocent people," after a plot by al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen to bomb a U.S.-bound airliner was foiled by the CIA. U.S. officials said Monday that the plot involved a bomb that improved on the one that had been sewn into the underpants of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who failed in a plot to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day 2009.
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Obama and the Politics of Gay Marriage: It's ComplicatedBy Beth Reinhard, National Journal
The chance that President Obama will finish "evolving" on the issue of gay marriage before November is about as slim as the winning margin that he or Mitt Romney can assume in this horse race. Vice President Joe Biden rekindled the perennial debate over the president's views on the subject when he said on Sunday that he was "absolutely comfortable'' with same-sex marriage. Education Secretary Arne Duncan made similar remarks on Monday.Read more from National Journal
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The experiment in independent political thinking that is Americans Elect is poised to flame out while the presidential contest gains altitude. Why the group's ambitions are falling flat in a political climate seemingly over-ripe for a prominent third-party is worth a look. Despite optimism and expertise, an innovative website designed to put the voters in the driver's seat, and a budget of about $40 million, Americans Elect has not produced -- and likely will not produce -- an independent-party candidate who possesses marquee national appeal.Read more
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President Obama formally launched his reelection campaign here Saturday with some old favorites, from "fired up, ready to go" to a closing bow to "hope and change." But almost everything else about the day spoke to the differences between his first and second runs for the president. The president used his rallies to try to begin to disqualify Mitt Romney. Yet the coming election is still more about him than his probable Republican rival. Obama's biggest opponent may be an economy that is still struggling to gain the kind of momentum that will convince voters that the recession is truly over.
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Hope, Change, and Fear: President Obama launches his re-election campaignby John Dickerson, Slate
Barack Obama once wanted to "Win the Future." Now he's just hoping to get there. "Forward" is the new message of his re-election campaign, which he outlined Saturday in the first two official speeches of his 2012 presidential campaign. While his message still contains the old slogan's optimism of a brighter tomorrow, the force of the president's new argument is not so much that Americans could achieve greatness but that they must lock arms to keep Mitt Romney from dragging the country back to a dark past. Hope and change are still alive, said the president, referring to his 2008 election themes. But this time fear is also his running mate.Read more
Elizabeth Warren: Can a liberal champion win over the center in Massachusetts?By Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post
There was a time in this country when "class warfare" was more than an epithet politicians hurled at each other. That is one reason the Everett Mills was a place where Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren had no trouble bringing a crowd to its feet.Read more
French Elections and Euro FallsWith John Harwood, CNBC
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Coming Clean On DronesBy Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times
In recent weeks, a parade of top officials has given sober, underpublicized speeches explaining why President Obama not only considers "targeted killing" drone strikes against terrorists legal but has massively expanded their use, even approving a strike against a U.S. citizen, the New Mexico-born Al Qaeda preacher Anwar Awlaki, in Yemen last year.Read more
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The Pace We've Come to ExpectBy Greg Ip, The Economist
For the second month in a row, America's labour market has disappointed, once again raising questions about whether the economic recovery is truly entrenched. Nonfarm payrolls rose just 115,000 in April from March. While the unemployment rate dipped to 8.1%, the lowest since early 2009, from 8.2%, it did so for the wrong reason: the labour force (those working or looking for work) shrank by 342,000.Read More
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The United States is encouraged by signs from the Chinese that a resolution on the future of blind human rights activist Chen Guancheng can still be reached, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today.
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Bin Laden Documents Offer Different Picture of Terrorist LeaderBy Yochi J. Dreazen, National Journal
U.S. officials have long argued that Osama bin Laden was actively plotting new attacks inside the United States right up to the end, including ambitious plans for strikes timed to the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks or designed to derail passenger trains and cause large numbers of civilian deaths. But that's not the picture of the leader which emerges from Thursday's release of nearly 200 pages of materials recovered from the bin Laden compound after his killing at the hands of American commandos one year ago. The 17 sets of papers include five written by bin Laden and two others that were sent to the terrorist leader by other senior Qaida leaders.Read More From National Journal
The Most Important Voters of 2012By John Dickerson, Slate
Ohio Republican Senate candidate Josh Mandel is 34, but he looks 19. He's not clean-cut—he's freshly shorn. So when the young State Treasurer explains that he's going to beat incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown by winning over working-class voters who spend their day with equipment that is hot, heavy, and dirty, it seems like a long shot.Read More
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Mitt Romney faces a narrow path to the presidency, one that requires winning back states that President Obama took from Republicans in 2008 and that has few apparent opportunities for Romney to steal away traditionally Democratic states. Months ago, Obama's campaign advisers laid out five distinct ways for the president to clear the threshold of 270 electoral college votes and win reelection.Read More


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A £150 million reservoir expansion project is bringing a host of benefits for wildlife, thanks to a partnership between Essex and Suffolk Water and Natural England.
The capacity of Abberton Reservoir is being increased by more than 50 per cent, with the successful raising of the dam marked today by a visit from Owen Paterson MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
As well as supplying water to the Essex area, Abberton is one of Europe's most important wildlife sites, providing a haven for wetland birds such as gadwall and shoveler. It is legally protected as a Special Protection Area (SPA), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar site.
By forging a close relationship over a number of years Natural England and Essex and Suffolk Water have been able to undertake one of the country's biggest civil engineering projects and deliver significant gains for both people and wildlife. The project has created more than 200 hectares of habitat, making it an even more valuable site for wildlife than before.
The work has involved raising the height of the dam by three metres – now complete – which by 2014 will result in volume increasing from 26 billion litres to 41 billion litres and the reservoir area growing from 4.7 million square metres to 6.6 million square metres.
The key to success was early dialogue so that any potential problems were addressed before they could derail the project, avoiding the need for a Public Inquiry.
One of those involved in developing this productive relationship was Phil Sturges, a Natural England Planning Adviser. As part of a dedicated project team he advised Essex and Suffolk Water that a phased construction would be the best approach. This meant the new wildlife habitat was already in place before the planning application was submitted, giving it a much greater chance of approval.
Through the partnership Natural England was able to advise on wider aspects of the project such as a new water transfer pipeline from the Ouse Washes in Fenland, the new reservoir visitor centre with panoramic views and the bridleway and access trails which were specifically set back to avoid interaction with birds.
Phil said: "Abberton is a strategically important site for migrating birds due to its geographical location. Birds such as golden plover, geese and swans regularly return to roost at the reservoir, as do ruff and spotted redshank from the nearby coast.
"The old reservoir had sixteen kilometres of concrete edges whereas the new structure now has gently sloped and soft floating edges, lagoons and other habitat enhancements to attract water voles, waterfowl and newts."
He added: "The reservoir project took three years to deliver and was the largest modification to an SPA ever, but our extra effort and proactive engagement with the owners has paid off. There are now over 200 hectares of habitat creation, improved access, 1500 new trees planted, hedging and new populations of reptiles and bats. Brown hare and skylark are now regularly seen at the reservoir, and more recently the short-eared owl has been spotted."
Abberton reservoir near Colchester, which supports 20,000 overwintering waterfowl, was constructed in the 1930s. The need for increased water resources for homes and businesses in the Essex area was recognised 20 years ago and Abberton was identified as the most suitable location. Its expansion is England's first major reservoir development for 30 years.
Rob Cooke, Natural England's Director of Land Use, attended the ministerial visit today to celebrate the end of the two-year work to raise the dam.
He said: "I welcome this milestone for Abberton reservoir, which is a magnificent example of what can be achieved when developers and advisers work together from the very outset. I'm delighted that this project has both protected wildlife habitat and enhanced it, as well as opening it up to the public.
"The fact that a civil engineering project of this size can deliver such a boost to the natural environment proves that economic growth and environmental conservation can go hand in hand."
David Alborough, Property Manager for Essex and Suffolk Water, said: "We engaged with Natural England at an early stage – more than six years before putting in a planning application. We built up a great deal of trust which became beneficial for both sides and, indeed, for the wildlife."
Heidi Mottram, Chief Executive of Northumbrian Water Limited of which Essex and Suffolk Water is a part, said: "The completion of the dam raising at Abberton Reservoir takes us a big step towards completion of this essential upgrade to the region's infrastructure.
"With the recent wet weather and flooding, it can be easy to forget the importance of ensuring that we have sufficient supplies of water for homes and businesses in the future.
"The enlargement of the reservoir provides supplies to meet future demand, while at the same time significantly enhancing the environment."


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I don't know what planet Peggy Noonan inhabits, but I'm quite certain its atmosphere is critically lacking in oxygen. There's no other way to account for her periodic dispatches to Earth via the Wall Street Journal. One of the latest, concerning last week's opening of the George W. Bush Library, Museum and Crawfish Hut, is a textbook example of oxygen-deprived punditry at its flailing, gasping worst.
Like so many of Noonan's ruminations, the piece reads like something written well in advance of the event it supposedly comments on, with just enough anecdotal detail added afterward to lend it a flimsy plausibility. And like so many of Noonan's ruminations throughout Barack Obama's White House tenure, it follows a paint-by-numbers approach: Peggy Noonan loathes the President, therefore obviously everyone else does too.
"Obama fatigue has opened the way to Bush affection," proclaims Noonan, and having picked up that mythical ball, she runs like hell with it, dodging historical fact, empirical evidence and mountains of polling data as she makes her way downfield:
One thing Mr. Bush didn't think he was was superior… He always seemed moved and grateful to be in the White House.
And so would I if five conservative Supreme Court Justices had installed me there over the express wishes of the electorate, but – come to think of it – I don't remember any occasions where Bush seemed to be genuinely moved or grateful, for anything.
Glibness and triteness fight for dominance in Noonan's portraits of the presidential attendees. It's pretty much a draw:
Anyone can soften with age, but [Carter] seemed to have sweetened. That don't come easy. Good for him.
… [GHW Bush] feels the tugs and tides of history… [the] crowd, and the people watching on TV—the person they loved and honored most was him.
At first I didn't understand how Noonan knew which ex-President TV viewers "loved and honored most" but then it occurred to me that she probably just phoned all four or five of them afterward to check.
Then she segues into some nice stuff about Bill Clinton, so you just know she's fixing to move on to some really nasty stuff about Barack Obama. It's always fascinating to see which adjectives Noonan resorts to regarding the President, when the words she really seems to want to use range from "shiftless" to "uppity" and back again: Continue reading TSW #37


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Friday, January 28, 2011
Cover of the Whenever 100 -- (Give it up for 100!) The Bugle Sounds Again
Sooner or later, enough beers in me, my buddies would come and round me up and would snap me out of it. We would get ready to go out, priming ourselves with more $3.99 12-packs of gut-burning swill, while listening to whatever I played as D.J. on the stereo, alternating between records and tapes. The glom and doom of the evening would soon make way for an eclectic mix of something like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Clash, the Stones, Stevie Wonder, the Smiths, T. Rex., Hall and Outs, the Jam into the Style Council, the Gun Club, Marvin Gaye, Husker Du, UB40, XTC, REM, the Dbs, Gang of Four, the Who, the Replacements, Neil Young ("hey Bill, can you give me a hand lifting Decade?), and so on.
Of course, "getting ready to go out" implies we had somewhere to go. Even if there was some party somewhere, we generally ended up cemented in our chairs near the mini fridge as more people from the floor stopped by and ended up hanging out as well.
And I had that live EP from Aztek Camera. I must have heard Jim Neil play the famous version of Van Halen's "Jump" on WMUA. Wow, I though, they really reinvented one of the worst and stupidest songs of all time into a nice, wistful folk-rock song.
It didn't take long to find out the the band was really just Roddy Frame with some other guys. And Roddy wrote, played, and sang these genius pop songs and ballads. Songs like "The Bugle Sounds Again," "Mattress of Wire," and "Birth of the True" were stylistic crossings of Dylan and Gerswhin, with perfect classic arrangements and brilliant lyrics over big. juicy, piano-like chords that ebbed and flowed from an acoustic 12-string Roddy played. The modulation at the end of "The Bugle Sounds Again" is pop transcendence. It was just the tonic for a weary lovestruck loser like I was.
Man, now it is clear that I got it all going on. But back then, Jesus. Pass a beer and put on "Isolation," wontcha?
This past week there was an insightful discussion of "Jump" on my Facebook page that serpentined into the Aztek Camera version. That reminded me that I should cover one of those old songs for CoTW. You really have to check out Surf and some other Roddy Frame records. Surf is one of the least discovered records most deserving of your attention. Roddy is just one of those guys who can do it all: beautiful voice, genius songwriter, and exceedingly talented guitarist. There is not dud on Surf. It is just him and an acoustic.
I am not worthy of this cover. I bring nothing but my voice to this one. Roddy's versions kick almighty ass. We listened this one to death, after "Let's Get it On" back then in 1985.
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6 comments:
- qwerty said...
Nice job. I was a DJ at my college station (WBRS) in the early to mid-80s and I used to play Oblivious and a few other AC tracks pretty regularly.
- January 29, 2011 at 9:56 AM
- Earthdog70 said...
Great choice Bill. I saw Aztec Camera in DC in 1987. I wish Roddy would tour the US solo, his solo records (including Surf) are excellent.
- January 30, 2011 at 5:07 PM
- Randy Reichardt said...
.: Lovely cover, Bill. The guitar sounds so clear and crisp, it's like we're sitting a few feet away from you. I don't know this song, so again, as with so many other CoTW tunes, you've introduced me to a new song. Thanks for that, as always!
- February 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM
- Jon said...
You didn't want to cover "Jump"?
I'd like to get you to cover a really, horrid 80's song sometime, maybe "I Ran" by Flock of Seagulls or "Touch Me" from Samantha Fox.
If you could make "Cars" by Gary Newman sound good, you'd deserve a $13 donation by all for you favorite charity. Or a gift card to Not Your Average Joe's.
See you 4/8...
- February 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM
- Jon said...
Sorry to double comment, but that cover of "Jump" by Aztec Camera sounds a whole heck of a lot like "Waiting on a Friend"...could be a good CoTW medley. If you need a whistler, lmk.
- February 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- dean52 said...
Roddy is such an underrated top-shelf songwriter. You can pick gems from his whole career.
For me, the album "Love" captures my new-wave & artsy leanings/preferred production sounds (bordering on too much), but the songs are undeniably stellar.
Great job on the "Bugle". If you ever be so inspired, I'd love to hear you do "Working in a Goldmine"
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First came relief for Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson. Then thoughts turned to redemption.
The trio have been selected as wildcard picks by United States Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson for the biennial team clash with Europe that starts later in September.
And all three have memories from their previous appearance in golf's most enduring team contest they are desperate to erase.
For Bradley and Simpson -- both major winners -- it is banishing the demons from the "Miracle of Medinah" two years ago.
The USA was on course for its first Ryder Cup victory since 2008, before Europe overturned a 10-6 deficit on a dramatic final day.
Both Simpson and Bradley succumbed in the singles, to Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy respectively, and are keen to make amends at Gleneagles in Scotland.
"I've made no secret of how important this team is to me and how badly I want to go back and win the Ryder Cup," Bradley told a press conference in New York at which Watson revealed his selections.
"I think this is a redemption year for a lot of guys who were on the team in 2012."
Bradley returned three points in Chicago thanks to a formidable partnership with five-time major champion Phil Mickelson.
The 2011 U.S. PGA Championship winner has had an up and down year but has recorded top 20 finishes in his last five events.
"He has the ability to hit the ball a long way and he came up to Gleneagles with me before the (British) Open Championship to play a practice round," Watson explained of his decision to pick the 28-year-old.
"He teamed up great with Phil Mickelson at Medinah and the most important thing he brings to it is his unbridled passion."
Simpson, the 2012 U.S. Open champion, was 15th on the qualification points list, lower than Chris Kirk who won the most recent PGA Tour event at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
He said it was "the greatest call" he'd ever received when Watson contacted him to tell him the news.
"It was a week that I will never forget," he said of 2012. "It was one of those weeks where it felt like we were going to win and it was kind of a shock Sunday afternoon.
"I'll never forget the feeling that I had watching the other team celebrate. They were all smiles and having fun, we had our heads down and it wasn't a good feeling.
"Two years has gone by very quickly and I remember all my matches like they were yesterday. I am eager to get back in the mix and try to get back the Ryder Cup."
Medinah was Simpson's first Ryder Cup appearance, and he won two matches and lost two. Those wins were emphatic -- 5&4 -- both alongside two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson.
And it was those big victories that persuaded captain Watson to select him.
"After struggling with a couple of different players, who was going to be the best for the team, I had a revelation this morning," the 64-year-old said.
"I looked at the last time the Ryder Cup was played and I see Webb Simpson 5&4, Webb Simpson 5&4 and I said 'that's got to be the guy'. Webb played in 2012, did very well.
"He has the ability to go real low but more important in our conversations, I liked his desire to be on the team. He showed such a strong desire to be in the team and he has had the performance this year to be one of the picks."
Watson's final pick -- Hunter Mahan -- is also out for redemption, but for the 2010 Ryder Cup, having missed the last transatlantic tussle.
The 2010 installment, at Celtic Manor in Wales, saw the outcome go down to Mahan's singles match with Graeme McDowell, the Northern Irishman defeating him to seal Europe's victory.
Mahan was a long way down the points list but has enjoyed a recent surge in form, finishing seventh at the U.S. PGA Championship before winning the recent Barclays tournament in the season-ending FedEx Playoffs.