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Grande SuiteMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
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Premiere SuiteMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
5-star hotel in the heart of Paris
With a stay at Citadines Suites Louvre Paris, you'll be centrally located in Paris, steps from Comedie-Francaise and Palais Royal.
This 5-star hotel is close to Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Make yourself at home in of the guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Breakfast is available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Citadines Paris Louvre provides complimentary computer stations, wired and wireless Internet access, a 24-hour business center, umbrellas, a porter, a safe-deposit box, daily Continental breakfast (surcharge) in the lounge and 24-hour self-service laundry facilities. For an extra charge, guests may request grocery delivery and room service from local restaurants, or take advantage of a babysitting service. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available upon request for an additional charge.
- Television in lobby
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Computer station
- 24-hour business center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Porter/bellhop
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Elevator/lift
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
- Room Amenities
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Washer/dryer
- DVD player
- Bathrobes
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Dishwasher
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Soundproofed rooms
- Climate control
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Microwave
- Satellite TV service
- Kitchen
- Complimentary newspaper
- Dining
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but a buffet breakfast with hot and cold items is served from 7 AM to 11 AM daily in the breakfast room (surcharge).
There are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Le Grand Véfour
Baan Boaran (Thai)
- Recreation
There is a full-service health club 3 blocks from the hotel, and bicycle rental and a public swimming pool are 4 blocks away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Citadines Suites Louvre Paris Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.5 per person, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children (approximately)
- Additional Details
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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This hotel has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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November 30, 2004
Albany-- Visitors to the Albany Museum of Art Wednesday might be surprised by what they see-- or rather by what they won't.
Paintings are coming down, "It is a bold step for the museum."
But, the blank walls have a purpose. Aaron Berger, the AMA Director, says "When the AIDS crisis first started in the 80's in New York, one of the largest communities it hit was the artists."
Artists-- and more than 20 million others since-- have died from HIV/AIDS. Judith Corbett, a Merck Manager, says "There has to be a loss of some kind and in this case the museum and Merck are speaking to the loss of art, because of artists and others who have suffered from HIV/AIDS."
Merck is sponsoring this "Day Without Art" at the Albany Museum. Only for one day, facts are taking the place of paintings. Berger says, "In researching we found the life expectancy in Zambia is 33 years, and for someone who is 33 years old that was completely mind blowing to me and it stuck in my heart and I figured if it stuck in mind it would give other people reason to pause as well."
That is what visitors are asked to do-- pause and read the facts about a disease promises to kill millions of more people. The writing is on the wall.
Wednesday is World Aids Day. The Museum is extending their hours for the exhibit, from ten in the morning to eight at night.
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24000 Alicia Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Childbridge Christian Preschool is for children ages 2½ to 6. At Childbridge, children learn to play…More cooperatively with friends as they transition from side-by-side playing to playing interactive games. The school focuses on childrens' emotional, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development.
23421 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
The Learning Experience is an early education center for Mission Viejo-area preschoolers. It is a large…More facility with an outdoor recreation park. The Learning Experience is a private and NAEYC-accredited school with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. Call for more information or to schedule a tour.
26558 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Marguerite Christian School, which opened in 1992, is a non-denominational school that serves more than 900 families in…More Saddleback Valley. It offers half-day preschool, junior kindergarten and kindergarten. Parents are welcome to attend chapel at any tme.
28721 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Tutor Time is located in the Mission Foothill Marketplace. It's right next Angel's Cleaners. It offers child care for…More infants, toddlers and school-age children as well as daycare, preschool, kindergarten and before- and after-school programs.
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Mission Viejo Montessori is a fine arts Montessori school. The school, which opened in 2000, has a multicultural…More curriculum and small class sizes. In addition to the traditional Montessori work areas, the school offers music and movement classes, drama, Spanish and physical education. Mission Viejo Montessori has a day care center for infants as young as 6 weeks, a preschool and an elementary school. After-school classes are also offered.
22081 Hidalgo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Leport Schools in Mission Veijo serves children from the toddler age to eighth grade. The school offers Montessori…More toddler and preschool classes in which children learn to read, write and do arithmetic. The elementary and junior high school programs start with a Montessori environment in grades 1-3 and then transition into a more traditional classroom setup in grades 4-8. Extracurricular activites include music, art and athletics.
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Presbyterian Church of the Master offers a wide range of ministries including adult and family, children, college,…More music, young adult, high school and junior high ministries. The church is committed to following the teachings of Christ while engaging the communities to grow and love. The church also participates in community outreach programs such as the Boys and Girls Club of San Juan Capistrano, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity and Nation Alliance on Mental Illness to name a few.
The church also houses a preschool with to provide a balanced developmental program in conjunction with a Christian-based curriculum. The pre-school provides activities, an outdoor playground and a safe environment for children to foster a connection with Christ. The church provides ample parking for guests and members.
26001 Muirlands Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Shepherd of the Hills is a United Methodist Church. Their core values are basd on building Christian communities.…More Craig Brown is the lead pastor here with several associate pastors who help to deliver the word of Christ to this mega congregation. Foreign educational excursions to historic sacred grounds are just the types of serious dedication to teaching upheld at Shepherd of the Hills. Not to mention, there are over ten different worship and study groups including one called the Stephen Ministry.
It is designed to intervene in the lives of members who are in times of struggle while maintaining full confidentiality with those in care. Shepherd's preschool program is also highly regarded and is very affordable.
27535 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Umana Academy is a licensed preschool, kindergarten and home school elementary/junior high serving students in Mission…More Viejo, California. In addition to morning classes, Umana offers an array of music, fine arts and foreign language programs after school. All after-school classes have a 12-student maximum per class, in order to provide the most individualized education possible. Mommy 'N Me Toddler classes are offered for children between the ages of 18 and 30 months, designed to foster intellectual and social development while still including the child's parent.
24162 Alicia Pky, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Heritage Christian School caters to children from preschool age to grade 12. In addition to the core curriculum,…More the school participates in spelling, speech, music, art, math and science competitions. A variety of field trips are offered, including the fourth-grade California history trip and the Washington D.C. field trip for older children. Grades 9-12 are offered as independent study monitored by the high school director. The school also offers before- and after-school care.
Yes, we have hired qualified teachers that meet our Mission Statement and Accreditation requirements.
What kind of Sports program do you offer?
We offer Team Athletics in grades 5-12. We participate in the competitive TriWay League in grades 5-8. Student enrollment determines the sports we compete in, both in the TriWay League and CIF.
What is the dress code?
We have school uniform requirements for all students.
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What kind of field trips do the students go on?
Each student has an incredible opportunity to attend a variety of exciting field trips. Each class has a schedule of perspective field trips that will truly enhance their school experience. Field trips such as, the 4th grade California History field trip and the highly respected Washington D.C. Trip are sure to be highlights for each child.
What kind of Student Activities are offered?
A multitude of Student Activities are available to each child. As a member of ACSI we participate in school and regional Spelling, Speech, Music, Art, Math and Science competitions. Leadership opportunities such as Student Council, Christian Service, etc. are offered.
Do you welcome parent involvement?
Yes! We believe that our school-family involvement is so important to Heritage Christian School that we included it in our mission statement!
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Our textbooks are a combination of Christian i.e. Bob Jones, Abeka, ACSI, and traditional textbooks, i.e. Prentice Hall, Houghton Mifflin, Harcourt Brace. In addition, and most importantly, the Bible is integrated throughout the curriculum.
What kind of requirements are there for fundraising?
Raising funds for our school is essential, however, there are no requirements.
What is offered in the way of Technology?
Our overall school program has an emphasis on Technology. We begin with innovative programs in our 1st - 6th computer labs and a personal lap top program in 7th and 8th grade.
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With all the political correctness BS out there and the push to change the Redskins name because it offends a small percentage of a minority group, I've decided to make my own list of offensive team names. I would like to point out that I am a native American, not because of any tribal heritage (I don't have much, if any), but because I was born in the good 'ol USA, and when I am out in the sun too long, my white skin does turn red. I am in no way insulted or offended by the name Redskins, and am in fact proud of the name. I would also like to say I am truly sorry for anybody who might be offended by anything I say. My intent is to bring up awareness, not insult.
Atheists might find name Saints offensive
The term Vikings gives a stereotypical and historically incorrect perception of Norwegians.
The Cowboy is derogatory term for someone who is reckless or ignores potential risks, irresponsible or who heedlessly handles a sensitive or dangerous task. Outside the US, cowboy refers to a tradesman whose work is shoddy and is questionable in value.
Giants could be offensive to both midgets and to people who suffer from gigantism, a medical condition that causes them to grow to significantly above average heights.
Buccaneers and Raiders could be offensive to anyone who sails because those people were pirates who would attack ships and steal from them by force. Plus, the Raiders logo is heavily associated with gang activity, which is offensive as well.
Anti-Americans might be offended by the Patriots.
Death row inmates might object to the Chargers.
Environmentalists could be offended by the Jets and Steelers.
Indigenous people could have a problem with the Chiefs.
Animal rights people might take issue with the Bears, Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals, Colts, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Jaguars, Lions, Panthers, Rams, Ravens, and Seahawks.
49ers might be offensive to Mexicans, Chinese, and miners.
Many people who aren't from Texas might be offended by Texans big egos and attitudes regarding size.
Homosexuals might very well be offended by the Packers.
People who like all these cool team names might find it offensive and lame that the Bills are named after a guy named Bill.
The Browns are downright racist.
There's a chance that scientists and Greeks could possibly be offended by the mythological Titans.
Do I seriously think any of these teams mean any offense when they came up with their names? Absolutely not. Honestly, I am offended by all those who want the attention for being "offended." I'm sorry that a few people have hurt feelings because there is a team named the Redskins. Are Irish-Americans up in arms over Notre Dame's Fighting Irish mascot? What about people of Celtic origins? Are they making a big stink about Boston's NBA team, especially since they even mispronounce the name? There are far better things to waste time and resources on than what somebody else decides to name a team they own. Grow some thicker skin and remember the saying "Sticks and stones..."


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PORT HURON — Port Huron scored the first three and last two goals of the game as the Fighting Falcons topped the Traverse City North Stars 6-2.
The Falcons went up 3-0 with first-period goals by Nick Sierra, Ryan Nick and Mike Moroso.
TC's Seth Adams countered with an unassisted goal 9:20 into the second period and Jake Peacock added another sandwiched around a Port Huron (6-3-2) score by Alex Archibald. Alexander Taulien and Michal Toman set up Peacock's goal.
Max Reavis and Logan Lemirande added short-handed goals in the third period.
Zach Nagelvoort stopped 32 shots in his Traverse City debut -- and the first time this season Kyle Laslo hasn't started in net for TC. Peter Megariotis -- who was ejected the last time the Falcons and Stars tangled -- had 28 saves.
Nagelvoort was acquired in a trade over the weekend from Kalamazoo, where he was 2-1-0 with a 2.68 goals-against average and .921 save percentage. TC also released backup goalie Michael Parda and forwards Josh Nardella and John Chinchen.
The North Stars (5-2-2) will return to Centre ICE Arena on Saturday for a one-game set, as the division-leading Michigan Warriors (7-2-1) visit for a 7 p.m. face-off.


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Sen. Rand Paul introduced a bill Wednesday that would require the federal government to obtain a warrant before they can use drones to collect evidence against or do surveillance on American citizens.
Mr. Paul, a likely 2016 presidential contender, said the proposal — dubbed the Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013 — would protect citizen's right to personal privacy and prevent any evidence collected by an unmanned aerial vehicle from being used as evidence in a criminal, civil, or regulatory action.
"The use of drone surveillance may work on the battlefields overseas, but it isn't well-suited for unrestrained use on the streets in the United States," Mr. Paul, Kentucky Republican, said in the press release. "Congress must be vigilant in providing oversight to the use of this technology and protection for rights of the American people. I will continue the fight to protect and uphold our Fourth Amendment."
The proposal carves out exceptions for patrolling the nation's borders, tracking people who pose an imminent threat, and when there is deemed a high risk of a terrorist attack.
Mr. Paul has made drones a pet issue.
In March, he led a 13-hour filibuster against the nomination of John O. Brennan as CIA director, while calling on the Obama administration to clarify whether it believed it had the legal right to use drones to kill U.S. citizens accused of being linked to terrorist without due process of the law.


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It could be worse, couldn't it?
Oh, no sorry, my bad. In fact, the beatings will continue until morale improves.
Filed under: Economics, Politics, Austerity, Cameron, Idiots, Osborne
April 27, 2012 • 10:00 am 2
April 27, 2012 • 9:00 am 1
Replace the House of Lords with a massive jury with a universal ballot (with an opt out) for all people on the electoral role.
People, at random, telling politicians they are talking crap. Sign me up.
Filed under: Politics
April 27, 2012 • 7:10 am Comments Off
… is more than spending cuts. Contra Alex here discussing the spending of the US and UK state.
Government spending puts money and demand into people's pockets; tax takes demand out. With regard to spending versus taxes, Adam Posen, for it is he, estimated that the US fiscal stance has contributed about 3 percent mroe to GDP growth compared to the UK's fiscal stance. Posen's techniques and figures are entirely uncontroversial.
This is in large part because the coalition decided a large VAT increase would be the best way to close the deficit despite lots of evidence on how damaging tax increases were during downturns.
Government may continue to buy boondoggles for people, if that's how you want to look at it, but the Government has acted in an austere manner from a macroeconomic perspective.
Filed under: Economics, Foreign Affairs, Adam, Adam Posen, Alex Massie, Spending, Taxes
April 26, 2012 • 6:48 pm Comments Off
A friend of mine has started blogging at I'm Goin' Hungry about her attempt to feed herself on a pound a day for five days.
As part of Living Below the Line, Caroline Napier will be raising money for Christian Aid, but there are loads of other charities and NGOs supporting this campaign (see bel0w).
Caroline won't be shitting in a mud hole, walking miles for dirty water and will know where her food is coming from. But she will be working in an office while doing this, and nobody in absolute poverty has to put up with that sort of monotony, so we'll call it a tie with regard to the non-food budget elements of poverty.
I jest, but only because the horror of absolute poverty is so far removed from day to day life. Any steps an individual can take to bring poverty to people's attention are a step towards eliminating it.
So give her your money, or sign up yourself and follow her blog [rss]. Also, look out for her in Swindon's local papers and radio.
Filed under: Foreign Affairs, Society, Caroline Napier, Development, Dollar a day, Hygiene, Poverty, Swindon
April 25, 2012 • 11:08 am Comments Off
Look Adam, we have had high inflation, but we've also had low (and negative) growth, nominal expenditures just aren't accelerating in a dangerous way. The UK's real GDP is a long way from peak because its nominal GDP is a long way from peak, and your job is to take charge of nominal GDP.
So please restate your commitment to a more expansionary monetary policy or we're all screwed.
Filed under: Economics, Adam Posen, BOE, NGDP, QE
April 25, 2012 • 10:55 am Comments Off
We're in one.
Foreigners, welcome to England.
Filed under: Society, Drought, The Weather
April 25, 2012 • 10:26 am 2
Just in case any of you thought things were going well, they officially aren't. Double dip recession over 2011 Q4 and 2012 Q1.
Oh, and with any sub 0.2% GDP growth, we're actually getting poorer as the population grows.
Can we sack them yet?
Filed under: Economics
April 24, 2012 • 5:53 pm 1
I posit that if a person is offered a credible chance of either eternal joy or eternal torment and they choose to act in a way which they think guarantees eternal joy they have not acted morally.
That statement is in danger of begging the question, that morality is in part defined by making a sacrifice. But I think the idea that morality incurs a cost is inherent to it. Otherwise a moral code wouldn't be required.
This, for me, places my rather self indulgent, but basically decent, behaviour on a higher plateau morally than do gooding religionists. Many of them probably make the word a better place in terms of utility, think Sally Army Soup Kitchens, than I do, but these may be swamped by those for whom religion commands them to be cruel.
Even if you ignore utility my good behaviour is more moral than that of the saintly, because they have rewards in huge excess of their behaviour. The only reward for I receive for my behaviour to me is the behaviour itself.
As a irreligious hedonist, an argument for secular morality is important to me. I feel that doing something should be determined by whether doing that something is morally right. That seems a fairly uniquely human worry, but I have to admit that I've never seen any advantage in theist answers to this question. Leave aside the dodgy provenance of the Torah, Bible, Koran etc. [1], I think theistic moralisers have a deeper problem.
Karl and others have been discussing secular morality, with Ross Douthat denying it can make any strong moral claims at all and Karl himself saying…
…a coherent secular morality is a tricky problem in and of itself. One that makes absolute claims even more so, and one that makes absolute claims absolutely seems well beyond our grasp. And, I say this as a secularist who is very much concerned with ethics or what, to make the point, I have often been forced to call the-ethics-game…
Intending no disrespect to the underlying issue, the argument seems to devolve into "na-na na-na boo-boo." Which is to say, simply refusing to accept the denial as valid.
Karl doubles down in a later post saying that Daniel Keuhn pro-pluralist defence of secular morality isn't anything more than a weak affirmation that "some things are just wrong." Saying "some things are just wrong" does not pass muster logically.
My primary defence of secular morality would be that only a non-theist morality can really counts as morality at all. Theist morality is just cost/benefit analysis with better PR.
[1] Abrahamicentrism alert. Sue me, I've not much knowledge of eastern [2] religions other than they are mental, at least as mental as our own.
[2] Eurocentricism too.
Filed under: Politics
April 20, 2012 • 8:21 pm 2
Is the Argentine government good at running things? Not really. Then it is probably a bad for them to run things.
Filed under: History, Politics, Argentina, Baring Bank, Corralito, YPF
April 20, 2012 • 7:43 pm Comments Off
April 20, 2012 • 7:36 pm 1
I think this data from WolframAlpha is worth thinking about with reference to thinking about the Eurozone as a country.
1 | Luxembourg | $107000 per person per year 2 | Netherlands | $48300 per person per year 3 | Ireland | $47600 per person per year 4 | Austria | $45900 per person per year 5 | Belgium | $43800 per person per year 6 | Finland | $43700 per person per year 7 | Germany | $41500 per person per year 8 | France | $41200 per person per year 9 | Italy | $35100 per person per year 10 | Spain | $32400 per person per year 11 | Greece | $29400 per person per year 12 | Cyprus | $28300 per person per year 13 | Slovenia | $24300 per person per year 14 | Portugal | $21700 per person per year 15 | Malta | $20300 per person per year 16 | Slovakia | $18200 per person per year 17 | Estonia | $14400 per person per year
Some thoughts. The most successful currency union I can think of is the United States. The Eurozone is very different from the US is some very important ways normally the negative are emphasised, but some of these differences are positive.
Potted History: The South and the North had different institutions up to the 1960s, what with the South being very, very racist. Unsurprisingly this left the South much poorer. After much brouhaha, the North won, finally completed the South's reconstruction and the South began to converge on the living standards of the North. The South went from about half as wealthy, they were even still picking about half their cotton by hand, to about as wealthy. There is about a three to one difference between the poorest parts of Europe and the richest (ignore Luxembourg). That convergence took basically the whole history of the United States until very recently, this does not bode well for Europe, disparities can exist for a very long time.
But, despite larger inequality with respect to income, nowhere in the Eurozone is as much of a basket case as was the US South in terms of institutions. This means that it should see faster convergence on wealthy living standards which is one thing which makes the current crisis such a tragedy. There are no fiscal transfers within the Eurozone analogous to those within the US but neither does Europe have the terrible legacy the poorer parts of the US had. So there are (limited) reasons to be cheerful.
UPDATE: As Innocent Bystander points out in the topics, I've just provided a list of numbers without context. As you're all not psychic let me say they refer to Gross Domestic Product Per Capita.
Filed under: Economics, Foreign Affairs, History, Convergence, Estonia, Eurozone, Institutions, Jim Crow, Luxembourg, Racism, Slavery, US North, US South
April 19, 2012 • 9:00 am Comments Off
Why couldn't it have been this lot to have taken on the miners? Scargill would have eaten them for breakfast. Mind you, the Argies would have as well.
Theresa May, the Home Secretary, ordered the rearrest and deportation of the extremist cleric on Tuesday morning, believing a time limit in which his lawyers could appeal against his removal had elapsed.
But yesterday, to the surprise of the Government, officials at the European Court of Human Rights said the deadline was 24 hours later and that it had received an appeal application from Mr Qatada's legal team with an hour to spare.
As the situation descended into chaos on the eve of a government-hosted conference in Brighton to reform European human rights laws, the Home Office was accused by Labour of potentially acting illegally by starting the deportation process apparently before the deadline had passed.
Filed under: History, Politics, Idiots, Theresa May, Tories
April 18, 2012 • 10:25 am 6
You know what I was saying yesterday about the Bank of England losing its nerve?
The minutes to the latest Bank of England meeting are out and the big news is that Adam Posen — a well-known dovish member of the board and frequent add advocate of more easing — does not currently support more QE.
The pound just instantly skyrocketed.
Eep. Higher pound, tighter policy. Scarily the Bank didn't even need to change interest rates to tighten policy, somebody just stopped saying something.
Filed under: Economics, Foreign Affairs, Adam Posen, Bank of England, Inflation, We're doomed!
April 18, 2012 • 10:20 am Comments Off
A former Libyan dissident who was abducted and flown to one of Muammar Gaddafi's prisons in a so-called rendition operation mounted with the help of MI6 has started legal proceedings against Jack Straw, who was British foreign secretary at the time.
Filed under: Foreign Affairs, Politics, Jack Straw, Justice, Rendition
April 17, 2012 • 4:31 pm 2
Via @ByrneToff, we have an ex-Chairman of Conservative Future, ex-Conservative Party Councillor and future UKIP apparatchik who thinks people on unemployment benefits shouldn't be able to vote.
He's being so intensely shitty that I think I'll do him the honour of promoting him above the entire cadre of the heartless US prison service and make him April 17th's worst person in the world.
Tim, he's one of yours, a UKIPer, and you really should do the honours, but I can't help it. Mr Pro-Capitalist, pay attention this is important:
The primary goal of British political evolution has been resistance to arbitrary rule. Starting with Magna Carta the Baron's received protection from the King, but this protection had roots going back in theory to the Norman Conquest. Many of these privileges were extended and universalised through the Glorious Revolution and the Bill of Rights in the seventeenth century. Later, when elites tried to use the courts to enrich themselves by seizing land these rights were reinforced by popular resistance to the Black Act by protest and in the courts. These rights were hard won, and hard fought for.
Once again, through the nineteenth century these rights and protections, chief among them the right to vote, were reinforced again and again by Great Reform Acts, perhaps finally the Suffragettes completed this process in 1928, by getting political rights extended to all, so that everyone could protect themselves from arbitrary rule…Jesus, about a thousand years of history on one theme you seemed to have missed… politics is there to keep people safe from arbitrary rule.
To you Tom, Government may be all about redistribution, but hating poor people has completely blinded you to the main purpose of politics, protecting people from autocrats like you. What is more arbitrary than taking the vote away from people at their most vulnerable? I'm not sure I can think of one, it certainly goes against a thousand years of British history.
I'll tell you something funny. How you'll laugh Tom.
You are a member of UKIP, a party whose raison d'etre, if you'll excuse my filthy French, is to maintain the hard won freedoms of one thousand years of British history from preening, authoritarians…that is…to protect this country from…
UPDATE: I'm not the only one to notice it seems.
Filed under: History, Glorious Revolution, Magna Carta, Tom Bursnall, UKIP, Worst Person in the World
April 17, 2012 • 3:55 pm 2
After abating in the first quarter of the year inflation has edged up to 3.5%.
Inflation was pushed up by increases in the cost of clothing and food. The uptick in inflation has been imported, but with it I worry came a dose of timidity for the Bank of England. The Bank has remained tolerant of inflation but has suffered because of it. I'm known for my dovishness about inflation and these numbers do little to change that.
More domestic demand, even if it results in a little more inflation is just what we need in a depressed economy. But these inflation numbers appear to be little influenced by changes in domestic demand and much of these price increases have been imported. This means they may lead us to be poorer in two ways, one direct, one indirect. Higher import costs are like a supply shock, we really are poorer because of it. The indirect effect is that higher costs still look like the Bank of England is stimulating the economy too much and can lead to the bank doing to little or being actively counterproductive. This is the problem with a central bank targeting inflation. It can be a very, very bad idea as we saw in Europe in mid-2008.
Sometimes inflation increases because that is what getting poorer looks like, things get more expensive. A monomaniacal inflation targeting central bank, for example the ECB under the impeccable Trichet, will take this sort of inflation number as a sign that the economy is overheating, that we are not getting poorer but getting rich too quickly and will act to reduce inflation, usually by throwing lots of people into unemployment. Sometimes by throwing a whole continent into chaos (slow hand clap for Trichet).
Today's inflation numbers mean nothing in isolation. They are provisional, subject to revision and they refer to an arbitrary length of time with little macroeconomic importance. Nevertheless they have the power, if they become politically salient, to influence the actions of the Bank of England. These numbers already signal we're all a little poorer, were the Bank to start to tighten policy today's numbers could help make us all poorer all over again.
Filed under: Economics, European Central Bank, Inflation, Mervyn King, Trichet
April 17, 2012 • 8:39 am 1
They have spent 23 hours of every one of the past 14,610 days locked in their single-occupancy 9ft-by-6ft cells. Each cell, Amnesty International records, has a toilet, a mattress, sheets, a blanket, pillow and a small bench attached to the wall. Their contact with the world outside the windowless room is limited to the occasional visit and telephone call, "exercise" three times a week in a caged concrete yard, and letters that are opened and read by prison guards.
America's prison service, today's worst people in the world.
In fact, most days worst people in the world. This kind of casual denial of humanity reminds me of this story from a few months ago.
Is the US the only country where more men are raped than women?
That's the claim in this n+1 piece, which is well worth a read.
In January, prodded in part by outrage over a series of articles in the New York Review of Books, the Justice Department finally released an estimate of the prevalence of sexual abuse in penitentiaries. The reliance on filed complaints appeared to understate the problem. For 2008, for example, the government had previously tallied 935 confirmed instances of sexual abuse. After asking around, and performing some calculations, the Justice Department came up with a new number: 216,000. That's 216,000 victims, not instances. These victims are often assaulted multiple times over the course of the year. The Justice Department now seems to be saying that prison rape accounted for the majority of all rapes committed in the US in 2008, likely making the United States the first country in the history of the world to count more rapes for men than for women.
Filed under: Foreign Affairs, Penal Reform, Prison, Prisoner's Rights, Rape
April 15, 2012 • 7:32 pm Comments Off
Well. Is there a point here? I guess there is, and it's this – next time we find ourselves wondering how a nation of nice, congenial citizens such as the United Kingdom can elect a series of vicious, contemptuous, mean-as-fuck governments like the ones we've had this last three decades, maybe we should re-evaluate our assumptions.
If our governments are vicious and contemptuous, delighting in cracking down on and exploiting our weaknesses then just maybe, they're a reflection of ourselves.
Hey, if that's the case, that would mean that we'd deserve to be ruled by mean-as-fuck snobs who hate our guts.
Now, isn't that a thought?
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April 12, 2012 • 4:26 pm 3
Noah and Scott's argument about China's culture is going nowhere. They've got bogged down talking about whether culture affects economic potential or not. Long story short, of course it does! Consider these two examples:
Chinese expats around south-east Asia seem more entrepreneurial and they sure as hell are richer than the locals in places like the Malay Peninsula and Thailand. Less fortunately, Black Africans are less trusting than other people and this is just one reason economic growth is more difficult there. Without being able to trust that someone will take your money, disappear into another room and come back with what you want there can be no Argos. And where would you be without Argos? A lot poorer. [1]
The reasons for these cultural traits are complex. I don't know the Chinese, but Africa's level of trust appears to still be badly effected by the long defunct institution of slavery; kidnapping was very common for 200 years or so in a way which the rest of the world hasn't had to deal with. You can be culturally more entrepreneurial. Likewise, you can culturally more or less prone to trust strangers. Both of these have real effects for lots of things, including economics. There, cleared that one up for you.
But whether culture affects wealth given a certain set of economic institutions is irrelevant. What is important is whether culture can influence China's institutions. China is still deep in the throws of catch up growth, entrepreneurship is of course very important, but not nearly as important as having institutions which allow for the full execution of whatever entrepreneurship occurs. As I said earlier:
No amount of "pragmatism" will make a self-interested elite step aside, the pragmatic thing to do is to expropriate assets and imprison your enemies: to shut down economic activity you're not involved and to erect barricade between the population and your clients…
Until now, Chinese elites have not been threatened by creative destruction they have been able to harness it to embellish their own power, wealth and status. The true test of Chinese growth will come when China's central planning runs out of steam and urban elites and rural poor separate from the CCP begin to erode its power, then we will see whether elites will be forced to do what is right.
The only way China's culture will significantly influence its long run – at least until it reaches say half of rich world income per capita) – growth prospects is by influencing its institutions. An entrepreneurial culture, or pragmatic culture, is completely unrelated to whether China adopts a growth friendly political framework over the next five to ten years. What matters is whether the politically powerful can be convinced/forced to become economic losers. Look at those guys at the top. Do you think they're culturally inclined to agree to that?
[1] Not sure if that translates to my non-British readers. Argos is a shop with a tiny shop front full of catalogues and a big warehouse full of stuff. You order at the front and stuff appears a few minutes later from the back. The flippancy of my reference is of course a little ruined by this extensive footnote.
Filed under: Economics, Foreign Affairs, History, Politics, China, Elites, Entrepreneurship, Noah Smith, Scott Sumner, Why Nations Fail
April 12, 2012 • 3:17 pm 1
Awww, via, from the 1870s. I'm in the British Library as we speak. History rocks.
There are more here.
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DiMarzio Super Distortion: Over 40 Years of Brutality
The Grin | Sep 07, 2013 | Comments 1
Perfect Kick ar$ Pickup for Hard Rock/HM.
Great upgrade for any rocker.
Rip, Shred and Scream!!!
Oh, My! POWER AND AGGRESSION!
These are just a few of the customer reviews for the DiMarzio Super Distortion Pickup on Musicians Friend.com. What do we know about it? It is a highly sought after pickup with Hot output, and mid-boost. Rockers and Metalheads can rip the same Ceramic magnets and still produce boss tones. Not to mention, the Super Distortion can make the aesthetics of a guitar pop with it's cream, white, or if you want to get even funkier, blue, pink, red, green or purple.
In 1972, DiMarzio put out the S.D. pickup.
This pickup started a sound revolution. Replacement pickups simply didn't exist before the invention of the Super Distortion® in the early Seventies - dimarzio.com
Who plays them? Eh… Just a few guys who know a thing or two. Ace Freely, Earl Slick, Max Cavelara, Dave Murry, and Adrian Smith to name a few. While all companies boast that they can make pickups that will sing like Freddy Murcury (whom we all love and miss), the Super Distortion screams like Dani Filth (say what you will about the band, the dude can scream).
Wrap some copper around a fridge magnet and call it a pickup if you want, but this is where the professionals are and if you would like to come close to their level, it will only cost you $64.95 on Musician's friend. DiMarzio has many other fine products, but the Super Distortion is the one that many metal heads have agreed on.
Steve Vai uses The Breed™ in his Ibanez Jems, which is just one of those smooth "Freddy" sounds I told you about. Tosin Abasi rocks the Ionizer 8™ and Paul Gilbert loves the Injector™ in his bridge. Both are still very superb pickups for maniacal guitar players, but all from completely different worlds. And if you want to live there, those are the pickups you should look for. But if you're looking for the dark side of tone, we prefer to bluster with vehemence with the Super Distortion.
While doing my typical homework I found the video above. What you see is a full-grown man, rocking a Hello Kitty Squire guitar, equipped with a DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker. I felt this is the perfect video to show how truly badass this product is. You can hear the snap of the pick with every swipe of the higher strings and the trudge (or crunch for the lighter dirt-pedal folk) not only keeps the integrity of each individual string, it possess them into doing the bidding of who-do-tha-voodoo. And if this single pickup can make Hello Kitty even remotely evil, just imagine what it can do for your top of the line Les Paul.
What's your ultimate metal pickup?
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The two ultimate metal pups that I can think of are two that i and many others own, and they have been around so they are tried and true: the EMG 81, and Duncan J.B. SH 4. The JB series is very high output but retains clarity and definition through massive gain. The EMG is the same while being able to push a mid-gain tube amp into what could be considered a second gain stage.
Coming in a close second could be the Duncan Invaders, also very high output and retained clarity.
These choices may be considered by some to be a very stock, even knee-jerk answer, but the facts speak for themselves. I have always been one to try different things(that is what led me to put a set of invaders in a Les Paul in '90 when they were still pretty new to the market) and not follow the crowd, but these pickups simply cannot be ignored. They are some of the absolute best for high-gain work. Period.


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Hostess Brands Inc. is closing down operations as labor strikes plague the dessert cake manufacturer. The labor union running the national strike blames 'vulture-capitalism' for the demise of worker benefits and pay. Politico reports:
Hostess Brands Inc. — maker of the Twinkie, the Ding Dong and Wonder Bread — is preparing to shutter operations amid a labor strike and rising costs. Unionized workers rejected a major pay and benefit cut, sparking the latest strike.
Labor leaders say the standoff represents "Bain-style" vulture capitalism — a reference to former GOP nominee Mitt Romney's private equity firm.
Their words? You won't be surprised…
"What's happening with Hostess Brands is a microcosm of what's wrong with America, as Bain-style Wall Street vultures make themselves rich by making America poor. Crony capitalism and consistently poor management drove Hostess into the ground, but its workers are paying the price," AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka said in a Friday statement.
The union thus blames the business worldview of defeated Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, so is it fair to ask if the current president's economic worldview led to Hostess' demise? Did President Obama shoot Twinkie the Kid?
Seriously though, it is the union that caused Hostess' labor costs to rise without a rise in efficiency. Inflation (from the Federal Reserve Bank, printing money to cover out-of-control deficit spending in Washington) is another reason their operational costs continuing to rise. Combine the two, and you get a perfect storm for the Twinkie going out of production. So a petition has been unveiled with a solution: nationalize the Twinkie.
"We the undersigned, hereby request Barack Obama to immediately Nationalize the Twinkie industry and prevent our nation from losing her sweet creamy center," a petition on the White House "We the People" website requests.
Great. Now the government can spend more money by bailing out another failing unionized business, only to cause more businesses to later share the same fate due to perverse incentives. This is a never-ending circle of death for a national economy.
The irony is that these strikes may totally close these factories… which would end up in the loss of 18,000 jobs. It's a simple question, really: do you want to work, or not? When all of the potential severance packages, unemployment insurance, pensions, entitlements, and flat-out welfare are factored into the answer, it may be a blunt "no."
As for the idea of nationalizing the Twinkie, Michelle Obama may stand in the way of that happening. This petition may be barking up the wrong tree, as Barack may not want to surf the couch after bailing out a failed confectionery company.
As way of an amusing aside, America is not only bankrupt, but Manhattan-sized Twinkie bankrupt.


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Why is Octomom famous? I see no reason other then her having eight babies at once by her own choice to add to her already large family. Millions of women have babies everyday, not as many as her but it was her own choice to have those babies. Honestly, I don't think she should be famous. She did something normal women do everyday, although she did have more babies then most women. I think the entertainment shows and magazines keeping her in the spotlight are just making most of the American people angry. The average American is working and paying their taxes and they have to come home and see Octomom on tv, with no job and a house full of more children then most day cares. Somehow Octomom gets whatever she wants and all she has to say about it is that she earned whatever she got. How did she earn whatever she got with no job? How does she afford a 200 dollar shirt and 300 dollar pants with no job? I don't think she should get fame just for having more babies then an average family would want. I think she should just drop off of everyone's radar and become a normal woman, just like every, or almost every, other woman who has a baby.
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Hiram city councilmen took no action Wednesday during a 90-minute that featured only a closed-session discussion of personnel issues.
No discussion of such issues or any others took place during open session at Wednesday's meeting. But councilmen are set to discuss several matters and hear from city officials in open session at tonight's work session, set for 5:30 p.m.
Personnel issues will be among the topics discussed at tonight's meeting, as the council will receive an update regarding a maintenance worker and park ranger. Councilmen also will be introduced Kelly Hundley and Laurel Henderson from Henderson & Hundley of Decatur; the law firm , replacing local attorney Glen Stinson. The council then will discuss expectations and the desired process for working with the two attorneys.
The meeting also will feature a report on Tuesday's at , which was put on by the Hiram Police Department and Target.
Other topics set to be addressed during the meeting include:
- An update on the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget preparations.
- Replacement of playground equipment at Ben Hill Strickland St. Memorial Park.
- A request to change September's city council meeting dates.
The complete agenda for tonight's meeting is attached to this article.
After tonight's work session, the council's next scheduled gathering is its regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
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Very Good Experience A review of Grand Lodge Crested Butte
I read somewhat mixed reviews about the Grand Lodge, so I was wary of what to expect (all I really cared about was the fact that it was a 2 minute walk from the lifts). I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel has just been renovated, so our room's furnishing were in very good condition (carpet, paint, etc). The room was larger than I expected, with 2 king size beds. Fortunately, we only needed 1 bed, which was in decent shape and comfortable enough, but I was surprised to find that the second bed's mattress was old and completely collasped around the edge, especially next to the phone (of course). I can't understand why a hotel would renovate and not replace all the mattresses. To me, the mattress is the most important thing a hotel has to offer. Good thing we didn't travel with another couple because we would have fought over the beds.
But I disgress. Aside from the collasped second bed, the overall experience was excellent and value was unbeatable. I reserved the room through an air/room/lift ticket package deal. I broke the prices out and figured I paid about $120/night in mid-January. You'd be hard-pressed to find a "nearly" ski-in/ski-out room like ours anywhere in Colorado resorts at that price (believe me, I searched long and hard for a better deal with no luck).
Most all the rooms have great views of the mountain. All regular rooms have fridges (but no microwaves, another small negative, but then again, most full-service hotels don't even have fridges!). The lobby was cozy. The indoor/outpool pool and spa were beautiful. Staff was mostly very good. We never ate at the hotel's restaurant (way too pricey for me) but right next to the lifts is the Avalanche restaurant with great food all day long at reasonable prices. Be sure to hit the nightly specials, especially Prime Rib night (you won't find a better deal anywhere in the town). Even the locals highly recommend the place.
One last thing-- Don't forget to store your boards/skis at the ski rental shop next to the lifts. The bell hop gave us a sticker for a free hot wax but didn't explain that we could leave our boards there overnight during the whole trip (and not have to lug them in/out of the hotel). Unfortunately, this wasn't explained to us until our last day there.


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Green wants jump start as treasurer
Nov 8, 2012
By Nathalie Hardy
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Michael Green has just one problem with his new job as county treasurer: It doesn't start soon enough.
Green defeated opponent Bill Bordeaux, retired McMinnville teacher, in this week's election. Green had 17,937, or 59.55 percent, while Bordeaux had 12,185, or 40.45 percent.
Green is so eager to get to work he said he wants to start sooner than January, if possible. Treasurer is currently a quarter-time position, which is 10 hours a week. He said a jump start on the job would provide some time to learn and quickly assimilate the routines of the job before the new year.
He stated often during his campaign his desire to do more with the county's current investment policy.
"Not a great deal more, but some," he said.
The first order of business, he said, is to write an investment plan for the county, which needs to be reviewed by both the board of commissioners and the State Treasurer's Office Commission, which meets quarterly.
So, Green said, if he can start soon, he could have the plan ready by January's meeting. Otherwise, it might not be until spring that he can present the new investment policy.
"The sooner it gets done, the faster we can take advantage of any opportunities available," Green said.
Green, who has been serving on the county budget committee for seven years, said the county maintains a cash reserve of at least $15 million.
He said it has virtually all that money invested in the state's Local Government Investment Pool, which is only paying 0.6 percent, thus producing less than $80,000 of annual income.
Retired from corporate life as an executive in the Bay Area, Green is also growing grapes commercially and serving on the Yamhill County Soil & Water Conservation District board, which has named him treasurer.
During his SWCD tenure, he said, he had worked with the state Treasurer's Office to do exactly what he's proposing to do with the county — win approval of an updated investment policy.
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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says the concept of academic freedom is not a legal barrier to his investigation of a former University of Virginia professor's climate change research.
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It's been four days since a Jacksonville man was shot and killed in front of his grandmother's home, and police aren't any closer to finding the person who killed the 20-year-old.
JSO responded to a shots fired call around 4:30 p.m. Saturday and found Anthony Stinson Jr. in critical condition, suffering from several gunshot wounds in the front yard of the house on West 17th Street after a drive-by-shooting.
People reported hearing multiple gunshots, but no one said they actually saw the shooting, as far as police know.
Stinson was rushed to UF Health Jacksonville, where he died from his injuries.
Stinson's father, Rob, spoke to Channel 4 on Tuesday night about his son, who was killed just before his 21st birthday.
"I told him that when I left home to make sure he turned the lights on in the house when he leaves," Rob Stinson said. "He said, 'OK, Daddy.' He always said, 'Yes sir, no sir, OK daddy,' and I walked out of the house and left him."
He said that at the time of the shooting Stinson was visiting his grandmother's home.
"We heard a loud pow, pow, pow," said Connie Hicks, Stinson's grandmother.
She said she thought the sound was fireworks, but when she ran outside her house, she realized they were gunshots fired at her grandson.
"When I got out here, he was laying on the ground," Hicks said. "They had shot him down like a dog."
Stinson would have turned 21 next month.
Stinson's father told Channel 4 that his son loved football and his brand new silver Mustang.
"He was a great kid and he always did what I asked him to do," Rob Stinson said. "It is just the worst feeling in the world to lose your child. That's my baby boy. It is very important that we find out who did this, very important. I just know that God is good and he will comfort us, but at this time, it's tough."
Investigators have not been able to track down any witnesses who actually saw the shooting, but believe the shooter was in a gray sedan.
"I think I'll let justice prevail and we'll see what happens from there, but I'm going to make sure they do their job," Rob Stinson said. "I actually told the police that they didn't have to worry about it because I'd find them myself.
Stinson's killing is yet another on a long list of crimes committed in the Grand Park area.
"My baby got killed about 4 o'clock or 4:30, then Saturday night somebody got killed on 21st street," Hicks said. "That's two streets over from me."
According to police records, there have been 91 violent crimes committed in just a half-mile radius of where Stinson was shot just this year.
"The crime statistics wouldn't get out of hand or out of proportion if the community began to look out for each other or, for the sake of a better word, police their own area," said Channel 4 crime and safety analyst Ken Jefferson.
Jefferson said with no witnesses, the community is the key in solving this case and others like it.


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We'll Forever Miss You, Brian
Below, you'll find a collection of tributes people wrote about Brian Suter after learning of his tragic death last weekend. So many friends. So many memories. We hope he can read them now.
Brian was an enigma.
I've spent the past several days and last several hours trying to write a fitting piece for this complex gem of a human. I've laid awake at night for the past 5 days, stories racing through my head. The stories are inappropriate. And I am numb.
Brian moved to Colorado after his junior year of college to intern with Moxie Sozo. After graduating, he moved here permanently. We were his first real job. He worked hard. He stumbled and got up. Stumbled again. He got up again. If you knew him, you know what I mean. Brian, through some unknown hurt in his heart or kink in his DNA, was an immensely complicated being. Flawed, deeply human, and quite possibly the most effervescent beautiful kind generous soul-touching person I have ever met.
I am out of words. Behind my eyeballs are huge pools of tears just waiting to come out. Brian loved the world and the world loved Brian.
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones that are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones that never yawn or say a common place thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue center light pop and everyone says awwww!" – Jack Kerouac.
Thank you Brian for making this world a brighter, more colorful place. You mattered and you made a difference. We loved you. You will be missed.
– Leif Steiner
Brian was an individual in the truest sense of the word. He had an amazing sense of self from a very young age and never had an ego. He had a way of lifting you up from a bad day and giving you the biggest bear hug even with his small frame. His laughter was pure and his happiness infectious. I hope he is dancing in heaven, or playing air guitar. May he forever rest in peace with as much joy as he brought to everyone he came in contact with.
– Elizabeth Claps
I knew Brian before I ever met him. Having heard story after story about his ridiculousness, crazy antics, hilarious quirks and unimaginable adventures, by the time I actually had the pleasure of hanging out with him I was amazed by how genuinely wonderful he was. It's rare when you meet someone with so much confidence, talent, and kindness. I wish there would have been more opportunities to know him better. I feel incredibly lucky to have known him as well as I did. I think we all did.
– Becky O.
There are very few people in this world who can change your mood with a bad pun. And today, there is one fewer.
Brian was the kind of guy who would always make himself the butt of the joke just to help dissolve the tension in a room. He was the type of art director who would never put a project away until it was up to his excruciating standards. And he was the sort of creative partner who would continue calling with new ideas until the wee hours of the morning.
Brian always said that he worked in advertising because it's a magical profession where you can be a grownup without giving up poop jokes. And, as our late-night security and cleaning staff will attest to, it's a profession Brian wholeheartedly loved. I am truly lucky to have gotten to work with such an incredible art director and gotten to know such an incredible guy.
But I should go now, the sky is calling.
They must have run out of sunshine.
((That's right b, you're finally getting /copywriter cred. XOXO, k))
– Karen Morris
The first time I saw Brian at the VAB design studio at Penn State, I was a senior who just pulled one of many all nighters and was heading out the door to catch a nap and a shower before class. I probably hadn't seen him since I graduated high school, I didn't even know he was at PSU, let alone applying for the design program. The first word out of my mouth to him was "Spanky???" — the "beloved" nickname his brother and the rest of our friends called him in high school. The look on both of our faces must have been priceless, especially considering how haggard I must have looked and how bright eyed and bushy tailed he was knocking on the door. He was always eager to ask for advice, always fine tuning, striving for perfection. His ambition and drive to get into the program was apparent to me from the start and I couldn't have been happier for him when he was accepted. His kind of personality, the kind that was laid back and could always make you laugh was exactly what that program needed. We kept in touch after I graduated and he was going through the paces of Applied Communications, Packaging, Practicom and the like. He would often send me stuff he was working on I was always impressed with the quality and care that he took in his work. His projects had this sophisticated edginess that was truly his. It was never a surprise to me that he had such great success in his career at such a young age.
Brian, you will truly be missed. I'm so glad to have known you for all these years and to have seen the awesome designer you had become. You never let the pressures of this field change you. The world has lost a wonderful soul, designer, and all around great guy. I know it will take me a long time to really accept you are gone.
With a heavy heart I say, there is no apple + z in life. Miss you kiddo.
– Kelly (Eng) Montanio
Brian is a dear friend. I first met him in Design school at Penn State and we leap-frogged design career paths out here to Colorado 5 years ago. We became design jokester counterparts at Moxie Sozo where we not only expanded our passion for design but discovered our love for Stein cheers-ing, and hilariously horrible German accent banter.
From our passion for design and love of the outdoors we became good friends. We rocked out to Hot Chip and Ratatat on I-70, cruised down the slopes (sideways, of course!) and high-stepped local Boulder trails.
For those who know him well, his years of Halloween dressed as "Quail-man" and "David The Nome" were easily my favorites! He is our Co-Master chef at "Friends-giving" and cooks the best damn turkey I've ever had! He was our listening ear, music connoisseur, PSU cheering, Cat-loving, One-of-a-kind Brain, err... I mean Brian.
We will forever miss his laugh, his warm greetings, silly moods and ability to make us smile. He was loved by many and will truly be missed.
– Laura Kottlowski
Brian was the heartbeat of the creative department. He played music for everyone to hear and told jokes so awful they were hilarious. He was great to work with as you knew the creative would be stellar. But he was also great to work with because he brought incredible energy to everything. Sometimes it's easy to forget that advertising is supposed to be fun. But when Brian was around, you never forgot.
When he had a day off, the agency didn't feel right. Too quiet. Too calm. Something was missing. But then the next day, he would be back and the agency came to life again. I can't believe he's not coming back. I miss him. We miss him.
Hey Brian, the good guy store called. They're running out of you.
– Dave Fymbo, Karsh Hagan
I moved to Boulder to start a new chapter in my life a few years ago. To build upon my design skills, as well as to grow as a person. I came to Colorado knowing no one. I figured it was going to take some time to settle in, but little did I know, I was going to meet some of my closest friends. People that would inspire me more than I ever realized. Amongst them was Brian Suter. I met him along with a few other amazing people the first night I moved to Boulder. On Halloween night on Pearl Street. He helped me feel welcome and also was a part of one of the most fun nights I have ever had. That night made my transition to Colorado so much more fun and made my new chapter in my life something to look forward to. And to Brian, I thank you.
Not only did he welcome me with no judgement and full of friendly laughter, but he also, along with his girlfriend at the time, helped to continue make my transition smooth. For the next 2 years they opened their doors to their orphaned friends that had no where to go on Thanksgiving (me included). I was always used to being around my parents for the holidays (whom I dearly missed). But thanks to him, his girlfriend, and all my other designer friends, I felt like I truly had a family in Colorado. He helped me feel warm and welcomed. And I will always be forever grateful.
In addition to all of this, I have so many memories that I keep close to me in which I include Brian: Ski trips, Penn State games at Pat's, and a little bar hopping here and there. I was also blessed to be able to work by his side at Karsh for a very brief time. He was so talented. And although it was quick, it was so much fun to have the opportunity to work with him. He will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope your pain has subsided and your soul is at peace. Love you Brian and thank you for all that you have done for me.
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort me tomorrow."
Rest in Peace, Brian.
– Love, Chelsea Koornick
I met Brian when I was in high school. From the moment I saw him, I knew there was something very special about him. He shared his love for music and art with me often, and every time I listen to Phish or Jack Johnson, I'll be thinking of him. We lost touch a few years back, and I wish I could have reached out sooner. I'm absolutely floored by this news, and hope his spirit will be ever-present in this world.
– Sara Monacelli
Two weeks ago, Brian and I were at the Bicycle Cafe, kicking back with a couple of beers, catching up. I remembered I was feeling inspired that day while working on my stuff, and seeing him only boosted my spirits even more. We promised each other that we would start a new tradition since he lived right around the corner and I was there all the time, plugging away on the weekends. Only two days before his death, I caught a glimpse of him in one of our office's conference rooms while I was passing by. If I had known that was to be my last time seeing him, I would have barged into that meeting and given him a giant hug.
At the office, everywhere I turn, I'm reminded of him. Maybe it's because American Crew IS, at its heart, all of Brian's rad work. We had been friends for a couple years through Moxie Sozo before I had the privilege of taking his designs and creating new projects inspired by his own visions. Designers never like handing their work over to the client who then has their in-house team run with it. I know. I've been there. I can only hope that he felt better about it, knowing that I would be the one touching his stuff. Brian, I've never told you this, but I hope you were proud of the stuff we came out with for Crew.
There are so many things I wished I had told him. Like how running into each other at the CBB offices always made my day that much brighter. Like how much I admired him, not just on a professional level, but on a personal level too. He was always, always full of energy and passion, drawing people in around him. So many reasons to love him. So many reasons to miss him.
Brian, next time I'm at the Bicycle Cafe, I'm drinking a beer for ya. You'll always keep me company when I'm there, and you'll always inspire me when I'm at the office.
Cheers my friend.
– Anh Phan
I met Brian the first 2 days of freshman year at Penn State and we instantly became friends. We ended up rooming together for 3 years at college; there were a lot of high times, a lot of low times and everything in between during those years, but through it all he was always a good friend.
He was one of the funniest, most caring people I ever had the pleasure of knowing; he had one of the most infectious laughs of anyone I've ever known. It didn't matter how bad of a day you were having; you would walk in the door and just hearing the kid laugh would put you in a better mood.
He was such a ball of energy! Brian lived his life between the balls of his feet and the back of his heels; always rockin'...
I hope you found peace, my friend. You will be missed; I love you, man.
– Anonymous
My friends and I had just moved to Colorado for the summer back in '06 and we were so broke that we couldn't afford to put food in our fridge. [Enter Brian Suter into my life] Within an hour or two of his arrival our fridge was packed to the rim. Maybe it wasn't filled with the healthiest of foods, more like a liquid diet of sorts, but Brian made sure our summer was off to a great start!
More than just laughs Brian had heart and perseverance. Back in the fall of '07, he decided to host a Thanksgiving feast for all of us misfits who couldn't be with our families for the holiday. He was so proud to prepare his very first turkey, in which he had let marinate overnight in a lovely beer dressing. And yes, it was delicious.
The thing about Brian was that he had such an effervescent personality people just flocked to be around him. The guy could make any story interesting and was never short on a joke. His laughter could fill a room and still echoes in my ears today. A personality like that of Brian Suter never dies. A person like Brian Suter is never forgotten. He lives on in my memories and in the thousands of memories held by other people he touched throughout his lifetime.
Love you, Brian. I anticipate suitable typography and a fridge full of beverages in Heaven by the time I get there.
– Jenn Caplan
Brian came in to interview for the art director job around 5:00 pm 3 years ago.
We were putting out some sort of fire drill and were too busy to stop and interview Brian properly. We apologized and asked him if he wanted to come back and he said, "No, that's cool. I'll just hang out." He ended up hanging out for about 4 hours and helping a ton. Of course we hired him.
It's hard to put into words just how much fun Brian was.
He always wanted to have fun. He had some of the worst jokes ever. And had no problem telling poop and pee jokes in front of the fanciest clients.
When we would be working our asses off and verging on getting too stressed out, Brian and I had a running group of questions we would ask each other:
Who would you eat? What animal would you fight? And, do you think these are the best years of our life?
The third question was meant to poke fun at our current overworked situation. But often we would just smile and think, yeah. This is actually fun as hell and these are probably the best years of our life.
I'll never forget the 3 years I got to sit 3 feet away from Brian and bug the shit out of him relentlessly.
"Psst. Psst. Hey Brian? Hey. Brian?
Hey. Brian? Brian? Brian. Brian. Brian?
Brian? Brian? Are you there?"
"What Sean ?! What !"
Laugh. Smile. Flip me off. Tell me to fuck off. Close the gap. Put your ear phones back on. Go back to work.
"Are you there?"
– Sean Topping
Today, was a normal day. A birthday of a beloved account person, and work was going well for once. Well, as good as can be as the usual 5pm deadlines and such. In the midst of all this, someone nonchalantly says out loud, "Anyone read the Egotist today? The guy from the award show last week died. Brian...Suter?"
This hit me. It hit me hard. And suddenly. I was coasting along with work when these words reached my ears and I literally stopped, mouse still in my right hand, left hand frozen in mid-air. I turned to my coworker sitting next to me, and confided that I knew him personally.
I knew Brian, albeit not well. We were not drinking buddies yet, as those plans were still in the planning stages — which really meant we were so busy that we just never thought anything of it. There was always time for meeting up for beers. We met a few times, I worked with him one day, and otherwise, we were simply Facebook friends.
But death, is never easy to swallow. Death hit me deeply, and devastatingly years ago. Counting the years now, it has been almost 9 years since my father passed away while I was still in high school as a junior. He never saw me graduate with a diploma. Seeing an ambulance on my usual route back home today after work, I saw an ambulance with its lights on but no sirens. This is the same way my father was transported to the hospital, no rush, no sirens, just lights. And at one point, the lights turned off. Since then, I have equated this to meaning that the patient in this vehicle has no hope for recovering.
It's been years, but the pain is still there. And though I thought such a personal and close death has made me cold to death, hearing of someone I knew brought it all rushing back.
It does not matter that I did not know Brian well, to write this. He was not part of my daily life. But it has affected me. It affects everyone that knew him. It will nearly kill those who were dear to him. We all take death differently, almost absent when it's someone we have no relation or connection to. But death has hit us all personally, as we lost not a great creative, but a great person to this community and this city. Brian was a great person which is apparent from only a few meetings. Such energy, with such a vibrant personality. And talk about killer style. And dare I use this word, spunk. He was close to my age, with so much talent — so much positive future in his hands.
Pain of a loved one changes what death is, and any relevant death brings it all back. For those who are close, his direct family and his otherwise 'family' it's a raw kind of pain. Take all the movies that made you cry, imagine all of them combined into one movie that makes you cry. Now imagine this pain, at least a hundred fold. The raw kind of pain, that hits you mentally and emotionally, but physically, that shakes your very mind and soul. This is only a glimpse into the pain that death brings to close ones. And this is the kind of pain that you never get over.
We must all take a moment to reflect, and appreciate what we have around us. Brian Suter will be missed.He has a quote on his page, "Those who think they are crazy enough to change the world, are the ones who do." And he certainly has. Revel in what he has created. Celebrate his memory.
– Brian Son
I found my way from Penn State to Colorado in 1996. I didn't know Brian at all, but knew of him from working in the creative community here in Denver. Now I've found a connection to a person who's been described as one incredible guy. This world is both a tragic and a truly amazing place all rolled up into one big connected life. I've been touched now too. Cheers to you Brian, I wish I could have met you.
I didn't know Brian. This is making me wish I did. It's really great to see the Denver ad community honor one of its own in such a special way. Thank you.
Brian and I went to high school together. I haven't talked to him in a long time, but at one point he was my a huge part of my life. Brian was always such a happy-go-lucky down to earth guy. I don't think there was ever a time I hung out with him that I did not have fun. He taught me to snowboard, told me what the good music was to listen too, and all in all taught me to be a great person. To think that he is no longer around makes me so sad, but knowing that he is somewhere else spreading all his lessons and amazing personality makes me a happier person. I will miss you dearly Brian and just wanted you to know that even though we haven't talked in years I will never forget you!!! I know another angel was gained, and I'll see you again someday. RIP


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How Sharing and Giving Can Transform Our World
With Charles Eisenstein and Special Guests
David Best & Joshua Coffy
This exciting and inspiring evening will feature a presentation from Charles Eisenstein, followed by a panel with special guest gifting artists David Best and Joshua Coffy, moderated by Julia Bystrova of Transition's Heart and Soul outreach. We will have a lively discussion!
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These nonprofit organizations are doing real work in the world to educate and build community in the spirit of a more sustainable and just society. Because this is a fundraiser, we will be inviting your gifting. There is no set cost to attend though we do ask a contribution based your value received. Donations to both organizations are fully tax deductible.
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BB and Pellet Gun Dangers
Dec 5th @ 2:18 pm in News, Public Service by Scott Staley
The Montrose Police Department would like to take this opportunity to inform city residents about the dangers of using BB and Pellet Guns within the City of Montrose.
Many manufacturers of BB and Pellet guns have designed their guns to mimic the looks of real firearms currently found around the world. Recently, officers have encountered several people who were in possession of realistic looking BB and Pellet guns. These encounters placed the residents in jeopardy of physical harm and criminal charges.
In certain situations, residents using these realistic looking BB and Pellet guns may be encountered by Law Enforcement officers or citizens with tragic results.
While the BB and Pellet Guns are legal to purchase and to posses, the guns can not be discharged or fired within the city limits of Montrose. The Montrose Police Department is reminding parents of children and all residents that the use of BB and Pellet Guns should be supervised and conducted at appropriate ranges.
If you are contacted by the police while in possession of the BB or Pellet gun, please do what the officer asks and do not point the gun at the officer. Anybody having questions in reference to current city ordinances governing the use of BB and Pellet guns can contact the Montrose Police Department at 970-252-5200.


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Car of the Day for July 4th, 2013: Tomy AFX Mega G Peugeot 908 #7
Tomy AFX Mega G Peugeot 908 #7.
These represent about as close to a scaled replica Tomy has ever achieved. Superb detailing. Obviously the new tooling behind these Mega G cars has turned out far superior products than what we've been dished up over the years. Let's see if this direction continues with future releases.


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Books About Fundraising
Asking About Asking: A Staircase to Success in Fundraising
This wonderful book treats the act of asking for a gift as a conversation, not an ordeal. Follow the author's stairway to success.
How to Write Better Fundraising Materials by Targeting Four Personality Types
Do you know the four basic personalities of the readers of your fundraising copy? Tom Ahern explains all in this helpful book.
How to Get Your Board to Step Up to the Plate in Fundraising
Having trouble getting your board members to fundraise? This book provides some ideas about how to overcome that reluctance.
Fundraising Simplified and De-Scarified: a Review
Pitman's book is quick and precise. He has developed what he calls his R.E.A.L. process to guide us through the fundraising cycle. R.E.A.L. represents research, engage, ask, love and back to research. Follow the process, rinse and repeat.
The Zen of Fundraising--a Review
Effective fundraising is the subject of this wonderful little book by one of the gurus of the field.
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real World Strategies That Work
This book by Nolo Press is the perfect gift for the newly minted nonprofit manager or development director.


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No one wants the Clay Theatre to close, but few are lining up to see movies there either.
Films with Bay Area ties.
Movies shot on cellphones. Downloadable features. In its 50th year, the S.F. International Film Festival looks to the future of filmmaking and film-watching.
The view from the top at the 49th San Francisco International Film Festival