text:
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | 4:50 p.m.
Hi, (not you?) | Member Center | Sign Out
Posted: 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013
By Breaking News Staff
A car involved in a crash with another vehicle on Springboro Pike today crashed off the roadway and slammed into a train.
Just before noon, the two cars collided on Springboro Pike at Sandridge Drive. The hood of one of the cars ended up pinned underneath a parked train.
Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police are working to determine what led to the crash.
The southbound lanes of Springboro Pike were closed while crews worked to clean up the crash.
© 2014 Cox Media Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.
This station is part of Cox Media Group Television
Already have an account? Sign In
{* #registrationForm *} {* traditionalRegistration_displayName *} {* traditionalRegistration_emailAddress *} {* traditionalRegistration_password *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirm *}Already have an account? Sign In
{* #registrationFormBlank *} {* registration_firstName *} {* registration_lastName *} {* traditionalRegistration_displayName *} {* traditionalRegistration_emailAddressBlank *} {* registration_birthday *} {* registration_gender *} {* registration_postalZip *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordBlank *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirmBlank *} {* agreeToTerms *}We have sent you a confirmation email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.
We look forward to seeing you frequently. Visit us and sign in to update your profile, receive the latest news and keep up to date with mobile alerts.
Don't worry, it happens. We'll send you a link to create a new password.
{* #forgotPasswordForm *} {* forgotPassword_emailAddress *}We have sent you an email with a link to change your password.
We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Your existing password has not been changed.
To sign in you must verify your email address. Fill out the form below and we'll send you an email to verify.
{* #resendVerificationForm *} {* resendVerification_emailAddress *}Check your email for a link to verify your email address.


text:
Perfect place for me who wanted to enjoy bicycling throughout the town AND see plays and dance. Was able to leave my bike in the spacious lush yard without a worry. Cool evenings, very comfortable bed, spotless room and bath. I had chosen to do breakfast on my own. Biking to Lenox was great fun after a restful sleep in... More
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Relax in this peaceful, idyllic retreat, waking to birds singing and the fresh air. While you are in the beautiful Berkshires, you can be in the harmony of nature. A small, comfortable, B&B, pleasant, friendly and affordable. The living room has a color cable T.V., high speed wireless internet, stereo, and a piano. With an owner who also is a voice teacher, music comes naturally here. Rates include delicious home-baked breakfasts, which are served from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. They may include waffles, pumpkin bread, cinnamon nut coffeecake, blueberry muffins, eggs, cereals, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Bakery items are made from original recipes, using organic ingredients. There are also gluten-free items available. Located in a quiet neighborhood, two miles from Lenox Center, it is four miles to Tanglewood or Kripalu Center and two miles to Shakespeare and Company. Other nearby cultural attractions include Norman Rockwell Museum, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and the Clark Art Institute. Golfing and the lake is just one mile away. There are also excellent biking and hiking areas throughout the Berkshires. Smoke free and pet free, this wonderful bed and breakfast is close to everything, but off the beaten path. ... more less

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A public lecture by MICHEL WIEVIORKA, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris
Monday, October 06, 200812:00 PM - 1:30 PM236 Royce HallLos Angeles, CA 90095
Michel Wieviorka, President of the International Sociological Association and Director of the Center for Sociological Analysis and Intervention, teaches at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales. He is well known for his work on social conflict, violence, terrorism, racism, social movements, and cultural difference. His publications include The Making of Terrorism (University of Chicago Press, 2003) and The Arena of Racism (Sage 1996).
Sponsor(s): Center for European and Eurasian Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Migration Study Group


text:
Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Canton MA
Posts: 5,288
My Mood:
Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
lk about and most of them were good....but not every thing. Lets get started.
The GOOD: 1. Given what we saw in the last 2 preseason games, I was kind of worried about the offensive efficiency coming to a team that had the 6th best defense in the league AND thought they had improved it. Well I clearly I wasted a lot of angst for nothing. The offense was everything we hoped it would be. We ran the ball very effectively. (though IMHO, we might have run it more, especially late in the game. Danny Woodhead ran the ball up the middle as well as outside. When was the last time we had our RBs AVERAGE 4.9 ypc Good job by both of them. 2. Tom Brady had a good game, Hey everyone will be talking about his record setting performance, so why be redundant. 3. The OL was MAGNIFICENT - God Solder was superb, especially since he had to play most of the game against one of the best pass rushers in the game. His one hold was marginal (more on that later), and the sack he got was more a result of GREAT second effort by Wake than a bad block by Solder, It was very hard to believe that 8 days ago Brian Waters was in KC without a job, and then came here and with just 2 practices in pads played over 60 snaps... and played extraordinarily well. Dan Connolly once again has proved INVALUABLE. He steps in for Dan Koppen and the offenses didn't miss a beat. Amazing that the transition was so smooth, especially this early in the season and in a game where the Pats threw the ball 48 yds Oh yeah, Mankins and Light were pretty good too. 4. It was a pretty good week end for TEs all across the NFL. Could it be that a lot of teams went to school of the Pats effective use of TEs last season?. Well the the "masters" were not to be out done this Monday and the nightmare match up that Hernandez and Gronk make was apparent all evening. The best part will be as team have to start to make adjustments to the TE's, things will start to open up for the WRs 5. I liked some what I saw from the defense. a. I liked the potential Haynesworth showed. he was stout up the middle and gave us consistent push up the middle. Sometime I think that people only think that Haynesorth's highest value is as a pass rusher/sack master. No. What Haynesworth really does is to set the stage for OTHERS to make the sacks. Its no coincidence that when Albert just being average (for him ) in 09,helped BOTH their DE's get double digit sacks, yet neither got close while Albert pouted.last season I think it was a good start for Hayneswoth, but I also think the best is yet to come b. The Pats run D was good. More than half the Phins rushing came on Henne scrambles. That DOES have to be improved, but for a first game it was a decent start. c. I think the defense looked better when Fletcher was teamed with Mayo than when Guyton was in there d. Dowling played very well. I think we are going to like him a lot. e. I know people can latch on to the 400 yds the Pats gave up in the air, but I see the seeds for the hope that it will get better as the season goes on. If you think about it, close to 200 of those yards came in the first drive and the last couple of drives the Phins had in the 4th quarter when the Pats were protecting the lead. f. After the first Phin drive, which was seemed a little less scary after you consider that most of the yardage came on 2 plays where the receivers BOTH made highlight reel catches against decent coverage. If you look on it, the Phins just had 2 good drives for the first 3 quarters before garbage time fattened their stats. Clearly things need to get better, but for a first effort the good outweighed the bad. g. I would like for someone who DVRed the game and can go over the Safety play, and who did what to whom, because outside of a couple of Chung big hits, the Safeties seemed kind of invisible THE BAD - 1, Andre Carter disappointed me. I didn't really see him get as much pressure on the QB as I thought he might. Long could be the best LT in the league, so maybe I'm being harsh, I don't remember seeing much from Mark Anderson and Sean Ellis either. It seemeed that whatever pass rush we did manage came more from inside pressure than from Carter, Anderson, and Ellis 2. I want to see us rush the ball more. Not just for yardage, but for ball control and time management as well. It was disappointing that we weren't able to run the last 3 minutes out and gave the Phins that last possession 3. Koppen's injury. Hopefully it won't be a season ender. I'm encouraged slightly by the fact they let him back on the sidelines after half time. But at best we won't see him until mid season. BTW from the way Connolly played I'm comfortable having HIM replace Dan, but who replaces him as the swing G and who becomes the backup C. Who is still out there who the Pats can bring in. We are going to need to add someone. 4. The Pats had NO deflected passes at the LOS and forced NO turnovers (except for the meaningless one on the last play of the game, THAT has to improve 5. The Pats had 8 penalties, several of which cost them points Miscellaneous observations. 1. I thought Henne looked a lot better in a loss than Sanchez did in victory. While I wasn't completely happy with the pressure, I'd be willing to bet that Pats had double digit hits on him over the course of the game and Henne showed a lot of poise and threw some very good passes under pressure He also made some good decisions. If I were a phin fan I would be very encouraged. OTOH I'd be more worried about that "top 5" D than the QB. 2. The Pats didn't get any help from the refs this game and it cost them at least one TD. There was one sequence of plays in particular that pissed me off. In one drive in the 2nd Quarter, Ocho was pretty much mugged on a pass inside the 10 that wasn't called. I wasn't terribly upset because quite frankly I'd like to see the refs allow the DBs a little more lee weigh in general (which seemed to be the case over the entire league this weekend) They also allowed the Pats to be physical as well. BUT then the very next play which would have had the Pats on the one, the officials called a VERY marginal hold on Solder. It WAS a hold, but compared to what else was gong on, not much of one Shortly after that, when they showed a replay on the 2nd Miami TD you could see Hayneswoth being grabbed by the arm in a clear hold, which cost him the half second he need to get to the QB. I know that stuff happens, but they seemed to let some obvious calls go for the Phins, and called a nit pick hold on the Pats. Not a big deal, but it was irritating nonetheless. 3. It was curious to see that it seemed like the Pats dealt with the Miami heat and humidity better than the Phins 4. Dumbest play of the game had to go to Miami for trying that fade in the back of the endzone on that 4th and half yard. It says a lot about the perception of running against the Pats GL D, but also about how Miami feels about its running attack. Even if you decided to pass the ball, there seemed to be so many better options 5. I hate having a short week to prepare for SD 6. Finally lets all lift a glass to Jeff Tarpanian, who luck in avoiding the "turk" becoming almost legendary. The Bell FINALLY tolled on Jeff when the Pats had to add Welch to the OL. Here's hoping that he soon replaces Welch on the PS Nice win, Enjoy. And don't forget to nitpick |
PatsFans.com Supporter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Charlestown, R. I. Stay away from here, it sucks.
Posts: 15,874
My Mood:
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
I'm not one to nitpick your thoughts...your reputation on this board is impeccable.
As usual you convey your thoughts logically and clear. I watched this game at a rowdy college bar up in South Kingstown with a bunch of fans half my age.Sure I got all yahoo'ed up and came back home to post like the excited FAN I am. I've NOW been able to watch the game using the DVR and I have to say there are things I didn't see earlier that are clear now. The way the game was called along the O and D lines for example....I counted 7 clear blocks in the back by Phin O linemen,numerous holds that went uncalled and seemingly an all night pushoff fest by Dolphin wideouts on Patriot D backs. I say....so what. A few hours ago I would have been ballistic. What I do know, and tonight's game is as clear an example as ever is that...the best thing about this game was the Pats won it. Actually, that's it.What happened and what all these stats and play dissections mean adds up to exactly SQUAT IMHO. First games, historically, are probaly the WORST indicators of what a team is or where it's going. Let's see what we have after 6 or 8 games before determining what "kind" of team this is this season. In the meantime, I'm gonna get hunkered down back in the homer bunker awaiting week 2 and the Chargers...and hope we build on week one's win. |
2nd Team Getting Their First Start
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Germany
Posts: 1,788
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Anderson did get a sack! (ok, in garbage time; but it was with ONLY a 3 man rush [in the last (/second to last?) drive]. I thought at the time it was pretty good that he was showing hustle and managed to get through a 6 man line w/ only 3 rushers (1 of whom was just holding the middle and not really rushing the qb). agreed didn't see much earlier. Joker's comments about the holding explains a lot. The 3rd and goal pass was a deflected pass (at least what I saw). Gruden was saying Henne and wrs werent on same page; but I saw a hand hit the ball sending it floating out the EZ. That was a pretty big one leading to the stop/99 yd td!!! I think dumbest play for miami was sending marshall across the middle in final seconds. If he is hurt bad; henne could have a long couple of weeks til he gets back. (although bess isn't bad either). Although I do give the play you mentioned honorable mention as most obviously fore-shadowed play when they moved marshall over to Ras's side of the formation after going to him 2/3 previous downs. |
Practice Squad
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 170
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Carter was pretty good against an elite OT. He was getting penetration around the edge, but Henne was stepping up. He definitely brushed up against him several times and hurried him several more.
The Pats had a pretty good pass rush in general, they just didn't click at the same time (eg the outside rush would get there, but no inside push.. next play the inside would push but the outside wouldn't get there). I didn't see Anderson play much, but he did get that sack at the end on a nice move. Overall, they were lacking on a few plays, but some of that was scheme related too (like when they had Arrington as a DE who was only there to cover Bush) |
PatsFans.com Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,897
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Yes, certainly a good look at the 2 rookies that most of us wanted to see, and they did not disappoint. I hope that they continue to build some confidence (especially Dowling), and that maybe some fans/posters can fianlly see that this past draft was brilliant. We still have Ridley and Vereen to look forward to in the upcoming weeks and months. It's a great feeling to see the rookies hold their own in game one. How about that play from Slater?? Didn't see that one coming, but it's encouraging that we have that kind of potential talent and depth at the position. I thought BJGE ran hard, and I hope that he sticks around here for another few yrs. I have always been a huge supporter, and he seems to run with a good purpose. TFB was incredible, but I don't want to have to rely on him to play like that to win. It is always good to see him in that kind of form to start the season though, and I am so relieved that the offensive problems of the pre-season (at least the first team offensive problems) were ironed out just as we expected them to be. They looked in rhythm in a great way. THE BAD: I too, was a bit disappointed from the 'new look' defense. While I will agree that we saw some great potential from Haynesworth at times, I am still a little worried about the lack of a consistant pass rush. We did make some occasional noise on the all-out blitzes, but that's obviously to be expected. I saw exactly what I'd thought I'd see from #85, (which is fine)..but I wonder how long he will be able to deal with not being looked at as often as he expected? All we need him to do is be the real #4/#5 WR, considering Welker, Branch, Gronk, and Hernandez are the top 4. I do wonder how he will handle that though? I am sure he will get more looks as the season progresses, but it's more than obvious who Brady's most comfortable with. I am fine with Chad all yr long in his role tonight (if needed), but it does make you wonder if his salary is worth being used as a decoy? I realize that we'll see him used more and more as the yr progresses, but there's no way that he should be the top earning WR, when Welker/Branch/Gronk/Hernandez are all going to be getting 80%+ of all the catches. 6 million+ seems a bit extreme. It's certainly something to keep an eye on. The safety plan is somewhat scary to me. I still am yet to see all of the enormous hype that surrounds Pat Chung. I get that he has tremendous upside, is young/fast, and hits hard. Those are all great attributes to have, so I guess I answered my own question on some level. I do think that his coverage skill set is ridiculously weak, and I was hoping that had been improved somewhat. There were plenty of down the middle targets, and it seems as though teams will still use that to continue to attack us. That has to improve, and quickly. Barrett was almost invisible, but I think that was due to mainly rolling him to Marshall's coverage--but I could be wrong. I have not watched any tape or DVR. Regardless, I would like to see more from the safety play, and am still miffed at the release/reforming of the position. McCourty did not impress me as much I expected. I know that Marshall is certainly a handful, but 150+ yd performance is not going to go over too well with most fans. Once again, it was a close game mid-way through the 3rd until Brady started to act like God as a QB to bail us out. This is great for the offense, but not what we wanted to see all over again. I don't want to rely on Brady playing lights-out to have to win all season. He is only human, and will have some bad games...then everyone *****es and we're back to square one. Even though DMcC looked good on several occasions--and tends to have good coverage more often than not, I don't think we've seen him the same as last yr, at least through the pre-season and game one. I am not trying to be overly negative, but I can't be the only one wondering if last yr was not just a super yr. I hope our expectations of him were not too high, as most of us felt that we had a sure-fire pro bowl CB for many yrs to come. I also felt that the inside pass rush from Miami was more than apparent when Koppen went down. I hope that isn't a sign of things to come, but it will be interesting to see what all of the Koppen bashers have to say now. Since he is heavily involved with calling and working with Tom in regards to the blocking assignments etc, I am glad that Connelly seemed to step in without too much downside, but it was clear (at least to me) that the inside pass protection will not be the same without Koppen. I have been a Koppen supporter through many attacks here on the boards, and even though he has lost a step or two, he is a very solid and reliable center for us. Here's hoping a return sometime this yr, at least for the stretch of Dec/Jan. ------------- Interested in hearing others' thoughts, as to whether or not I am being too critical of the secondary, but it is something that needs improved obviously.
Dragging my ass through the long days of the offseason once again |
In the Starting Line-up
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,360
My Mood:
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Nice post as usual, Ken.
My quick hits: Very happy with how the offensive line played. Thought for sure Miami would be able to exploit Connolly at Center, but it never happened. Connolly is a stud. Brian "muddy" Waters was impressive at RG and Solder was a beast. Light and Mankins were rock solid. Looks like the Pats are going to rotate the defensive linemen frequently to keep them fresh. With beef like Haynesworth, Wilfork and Love, I was kind of surprised to see Wright starting at DT. He got some reps at DE too. Thought I'd see a lot more of Andre Carter. So far Ellis has shown me nothing at DE. I miss Eric Moore, and I can't help but wonder if Ellis is really a better pass rusher than Moore at that stage of his career. I've been slightly critical of Brady of late in terms of his accuracy especially down the field. Last night may have been the best game I've ever seen him play. He was locked in. The 99 1/2 yarder to Welker was incredible.
"Tonight a dynasty is born" - Ricky Proehl before the start of Super Bowl XXXVI To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 592
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Offense = Awesome.
If Chad can meet his initial expectations this offense is going to rival 07 (Don't have TD season record Moss but have more weapons overall) Defense = First Game Disappoint Expected more from the DE Haynesworth, Wilfork -- happy with what they showed Mayo -- I feel like this guy gets a bit too much hype from the local media. He's not a playmaker yet, and its his 5th season? I think this may be his max -- solid tackler, but not at the level of some of our past great LBs Other LB -- nothing remotely special. McCourty had a really bad game -- relative to the fact that I'm hoping he's able to take the next step to shut down corner Bodden/Dowling -- Solid for #2,3 corners Chung -- Still has a long ways to go before he's Rodney Other Safetys -- Big concern |
On The Game Day Roster
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 252
My Mood:
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Reading some of the comments most people thought Hanyesworth did a good job "at times" and "show potential". Watch the game again just focus on Haynesworth. 90% of the time he beat the man in front of him easily the 2 holding penalties on Incognito would likely been sacks by AH if he hadn't grabbed him.
His conditioning should improve and the weather will get cooler so he should play more in the weeks to come. I thought he was great along with Ras-I the thing I'm most excited about. |
Patriots Nation
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shrewsbury MA
Posts: 1,523
My Mood:
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
kind of dissappointed with the D and the pass rush yesterday ! Hope this the a combination of first game jitters / climate / road game etc.
God almighty, do we need OL help or what
IT IS WHAT IT IS To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
PatsFans.com Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,897
Re: Idle thoughts.....instant reactions
Dragging my ass through the long days of the offseason once again |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |


text:
Welcome! You've discovered the official home of Pioneers, that wonderfully addicting game based on "The Settlers of Catan" by Klaus Teuber (The 1995 German Game of the Year). Please pardon our dust whilst we expand and develop. Obtaining PioneersAt the moment, the lastest release is 15 build 1. Take a look at the project summary page for the latest news. Pioneers is included in several distributions:
If you miss your distribution here, send an e-mail. Get the latest stable source from a release
or the latest development source from Subversion. Additional sites with release information: freshmeat.net, gnomefiles, softpedia, tucows. You can also check out the SourceForge: Project Info site for Pioneers. There, you can also subscribe to our mailinglist, where the latest bugs and features are discussed. Reporting bugsIf you want to report a bug, please read the following:


text:
@ 1130 sky got black crash of thunder then quick hail storm
quick hailstorm
This story is inappropriate and should be flagged for moderation. Please choose from one of the following options:
You have indicated this comment should be removed.
says ... on Friday, Jul 20 at 9:07 AM
Great photos, everybody. I tracked the storm on an aviation product (Foreflight) that appeared to show a rotary cloud reported near Pearson in the same cell that moved NW through PDX and Vancouver.
says ... on Monday, Jun 25 at 3:13 PM
I live in Dallas,OR and there was no hailstorm yesterday.


text:
Sale Price: $65,900
4 Sale Buy Owner
Vehicle Located Off-Site
- Year: 1963
- Make: CHEVROLET
- Model: Corvette
- Trim: Convertible
- Stock: fisbo3976
- Engine Size: 327 300 HP
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
- Exterior Color: Daytona Blue
- Interior Color: Dark Blue
27582 Volo VIllage Road | Volo, IL 60073
Please contact our Internet Sales Department at 815-385-3644
4 Sale Buy Owner / Vehicle Located Off-Site
Auto Locator
Be one of the first to get email notification when the vehicle you are looking
for is added to our inventory.
Signing up for the Auto Locator Service gives you the inside track to our most
up to date inventory and helps you find the vehicle you are looking for.
finance calculator
Volo Auto Museum attempts to provide accurate information on the automobile listed above. The actual equipment may vary.
Please confirm all vehicle options, accessories and prices with a sales associate to assure accuracy.


text:
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Featured Products
Our new Spring Catalog has arrived! Check out our newest collection of great designs and unique products just released and available for immediate delivery.
Savannah Stationery Sheets
Starting at $35.95 / Box -
Savannah Stationery Set
Starting at $75.95 / Set -
Classic Toile Notes and Seals
Starting at $29.95 / Set
Memo Pad Set
Starting at $29.95 / Set


text:
Welcome, guest
Tue Oct 30, 2007
Ascend Capital is continuing to expand its quantitative strategies with the launch of a long/short quantitative equity fund.
The San Francisco-based firm, which started out as a fundamental equity long/short shop, began running Ascend Quantitative Long/Short Fund last October with seed capital. It produced a three-month return of 9.35% last year and rose 4.78%...
Subscribers have unlimited access to all current and archive content. Start your subscription today - click on the button below.
Subscribe now
Sorry, you are not allowed to print this article.
Please contact us if you have any enquiry:Email: email@example.com
Call: UK & EMEA +44 (0) 20 7779 7339Americas +1 212 224 3067 Asia-Pacific +852 2842 6953


text:
Two-sport legend, Bo Jackson will lead a one-day charity ride through Cordova, Alabama to raise $1 million for tornado recovery. April 27th, 2013 marks the second anniversary of the deadly tornado outbreak that spawned 62 twisters in Alabama alone.
Starting in Cordova, Bo Bikes Bama offers a 20 or 60 mile route through tornado ravished Walker County - one of the most devastated counties in the nation during the April 27th, 2011 tornado outbreak that claimed 324 lives across six states.


text:
The scope of the federal government's power is much debated, but the fact that its powers are limited and enumerated is common ground to all. A judicial doctrine that implicitly or explicitly allows Congress to use the spending power without meaningful judicial supervision is simply not compatible with that basic premise of our system.
On Saturday, the federal government filed a brief [JURIST report] before the US Supreme Court arguing that the minimum coverage provision of the PPACA, which requires almost every US citizen to obtain health insurance by 2014 or face a tax penalty, is constitutional. The government is attempting to keep the focus of the argument on health care reform as a whole [SCOTUSblog report], rather than on the specific minimum coverage provision. The same group of 26 states filed a supporting brief arguing that the minimum coverage provision cannot be severed from the health care reform act without the entire system collapsing. The court granted certiorari to rule on health care reform law [JURIST report] in three separate cases, reserving five-and-half-hours for oral argument on the issue.


text:
Rose Abyss Abstract
Artist description:
some fast drawing; I'm Back :3
Created Apr 11, 2012. Unless noted Copyright 2012
Heal_The_World .
We encourage you to submit a comment and let the artist know what you think of this drawing. Please log in or join to post a comment.
Post a comment
Its just beautiful!! I love the colors and how u blend em in.. Its awsome, really:))) favs
I absolutely love this! The texture and the colors... ahhh so neat! It has a soothing kind of feel... *favs*
Free drawing tools
All drawings on our website are created with our free web based drawing tools.
Drawing tools
Top draws this month
Check out some of the hottest drawings created by our members this week.
View top drawings
Draw and chat live
DrawChat is a chat room where you can draw and chat live with other members.
Start DrawChat


text:
Hey Chevy!!! Great job with the builds, is there any way you can mirror this to drop box? Every time I try to download this to my SD storage it always goes unsuccessful at 99%
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Printable View
hi Chevy! thanks for the ROM. Flashed it on my wife's Nexus, works awesome. For whatever reason, my wife does not like the call answering feature of JellyBean, as in, when the phone is ringing it is difficult to know whether you swipe to the right or left to answer it. She likes the GB still of answering phone, is there some way the call answering feature be modified? Thanks!
Im working on v3.0 right now. This one will have performance settings (voltage, CPU speed, scheduler, boot animation on/off, and more), and a rearranged Settings menu that (I think) makes more sense). A lot has improved, and this version will be based on Android 4.1.2. Shouldnt be long. Want to add a few more things, and still have a few bugs to squash.
Soon to be another update to my apparently not-so-popular ROM for our GNex. v3.0 is building right now, and will pass through some tests, and if it passes, I will post it up!
Waiting patiently Chevy
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Yes that's correct. She gets confused with left or right swipe and there are no colors (unless you actually try to drag it), so lot of times she accidently declines the call she wanted to accept. Any suggestions are great appreciated. Looking forward to Gnex3.0!Quote:
Originally Posted by chevycam94
Well, I decided to make a few last-minutes additions to my GNex ROM. I figured I would give you guys a little more to work with.
Now, there have been some discussion on other forums, and with VanirAOSP (my ROM base). I have included CPU control settings in my ROM. One person stated on another forum, that ROM devs should NOT include CPU controls in their ROMs, because those that PURCHASED 3rd party apps for that reason, will feel its a waste of their money, and that in some cases, the options built into the ROM dont actually work like 3rd party apps would.
I dont feel its fair to remove CPU controls from my ROM, just because a few of you bought an app that will do the same thing. What about those of you that DIDNT buy the app? Should you be punished because you didnt buy an app? NO! I personally never bought an app, but I do use SetCPU on my D1 from time to time, to test out certain features, and get more system info. But I would like to have CPU control that cant be killed, because its not an APP. If its built into my ROM, its there, and you CANT kill it (would reboot the phone if you even could). This is basically a battery saver feature. What do you guys think of my choice to include this in my ROM?
This version now has a HUGE changelog. Im sure its missing some things, but I will see if I can remember them all before I make the post.
v3.0 has been uploaded! I will post it as soon as I get some screenshots together and get everything updated in the OP. Should be tomorrow, if work doesnt take all night.


text:
Accessibility tools
Service tools
Language selector
Navigation path
Data evenimentului: | 05/11 > 05/11/2013 |
Locul de desfăşurare: |
Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C-411 50 Liangmaqiao Road - Beijing - (China) |
Adăugaţi în calendar | |
Hartă |
The China IPR SME Helpdesk will organise an interactive and informative Chinese language workshop.
The workshop will address how IP can be used as a valuable business asset in China. The workshop will help EU SMEs identify their IP assets, prioritise them, gain company support and explore quick, cost effective measures they can put in place to protect their business. By attending this workshop EU SMEs will gain a broad understanding on how to conduct an internal IP assessment. Participants will have the chance to learn from real life cases and participate in interactive exercises, which will address available tools for IP protection in China.
Date: Tuesday 5 November 2013
Time: 8.30am - 11.30am


text:
- You are here:
- mazda skyactiv review
mazda skyactiv review
Ably Carrying The Banner For Internal Combustion Forget the Mazda CX-5. The Mazda3 still carries the sales gravitas that the CX-5 aspires to, but for now, the C-segment sedan and hatchback that has provided eight years of sales bedrock is still the most important Mazda model. That's why, after ...


text:
Hot Spots
The capital city
Glitz, glamour, golf and more
Center of the Blues Universe
From primitive camping to full-service RV accommodations to cozy cabins, Mississippi's State Parks are fantastic places to stay. For complete information, click here.
The annual Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant will kick off on Wednesday, June 27th at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The pageant starts each night at 7 p.m. and the final Crowning will take place on Saturday, June 30th. Watch as 42 contestants fight for the crown as they compete in several categories such as interview, talent, evening wear/on stage question, and swimwear.
The Miss Mississippi Pageant Parade is scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and will take place along Washington Street in downtown Vicksburg. An autograph party will take place after the parade and will be located at The Outlets of Vicksburg from about 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. There will also be an autograph party on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at George Carr, and on Thursday from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at various downtown Vicksburg stores.
Tickets are $30 for Wednesday and Thursday, $40 for Friday, and $50 for Saturday or $125 for the entire pageant. Purchase tickets and pageant merchandise here.
Tags: Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant, Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, pageant parade, beauty pageant
South Coast Summer Fest is a ten day celebration of summer that showcases Costal Mississippi's Waterways, local culture, natural heritage, local musicians, art, and world renowned cuisine. This summer celebration will take place June 15- 24 and you will find activities taking place in Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Moss Point, Kiln, and Pascagoula.
Activities include a family kayak relay, Bicentennial Duathlon, overnight campouts, beach parties, meet-up events, guided kayak tours, classes, and more. Gather your friends and family for a fun time on the coast! See a full schedule of events here!
There is an optional $15 registration fee that includes a t-shirt, souvenir printed program, and festival sport bracelet for acquiring discounts with participating businesses. Proceeds from the festival benefit local clean water and habitat programs of the Mississippi Wildlife Federation.
Tags: South Coast Summer Fest, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Moss Point, Kiln, Pascagoula, kayak tours, family outdoor activities, Mississippi Wildfire Federation
This year Mississippi has dubbed the month of June, family-friendly tourism month. All over the state, you will find activities that are fit for the whole family and showcase the wonderful state of Mississippi. This is the perfect opportunity to take your kids out and enjoy a new activity!
Named one of the top 50 Children's Museums, the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport in Gulfport is sure to be a hit. This hands-on museum displays exhibits that are sure to get your kids thinking outside of the box and learning!
Monday- Saturday: 10am- 5pm
Sunday: Noon- 5pm
Adults & Children over the age of 1 year- $8
Military & Senior (65+) - $6
After 3pm on Weekdays- $3
Everyone on Sunday- $5
The Infinity Science Center is located in Stennis Space Center, MS showcases interactive exhibits, tours of America's largest rocket engine test complex, motion simulator ride, programs and presentations, and more! It is located "next door" to the Mississippi Welcome Center near the MS/LA border. The purchase of your admission ticket includes a free bus tour of the NASA Stennis Space Center also!
Daily: 10am- 4pm
Adults (18-54) - $8
Senior (55+), Military, Children (6-17) - $6
Children 5 and under- free
The newly opened Children's Museum in Jackson is sure to bring a smile to any child's face. This museum is full of hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs that explore cultural arts, science and technology, literacy, health and nutrition, and Mississippi Heritage.
Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm
Adults (18-54): $10
Senior (55+) and Military: $8
Children (4-17): $6
Children under 3: Free
Members- Unlimited Admission
Located in Tupelo, HealthWorks is human biology health-education center. If you've ever wanted to get inside the brain of a teenage, or explore the coarser side of human biology, then this is the place for you! All of the exhibits are designed for school children in kindergarten through eighth grade and are aimed to inspire a life-time of healthy habits.
Monday- Friday: 8:30am- 4pm
Saturday: 10am- 2pm
Closed on Holidays
Everyone: $5
Tags: family friendly month, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport, children's museum, kids museum, Infinity Science Center, Stennis Space Center, Jackson, science museum, Mississippi Children's Museum, HealthWorks, Tupelo
The 26th Annual Coast Coliseum Summer Fair will take place June 7-17, 2012. The fair is held in Biloxi, Mississippi and is known for being a family-friendly event that averages 45,000 attendees each year.
Events that welcome all ages include the Exotic Animal Petting Zoo, swine races, Safari Acrobats, Splash Dogs agility competition, pony rides, and much more!
With fun for everyone, this fair features a host of diversions, rides, games, free shows, live music, contests, unique vendors, and delicious food. There will be a Ferris wheel, water flume ride, and dozens of other rides.
$20 armbands are available for purchase and will include unlimited rides at various times each day. Hours for the armband rides are as follows:
Mondays-Fridays: 5pm-10pm Saturdays: 1pm-6pm 1st Sunday: 1pm-6pm 2nd Sunday: 1pm-8:30pm -- extended hours!
See the full line up and schedule of events here. Admission is free Sunday- Thursday and just $5 for adults on Friday and Saturdays. Kids 12 and under are free every day.
Hours of operation are as follows:
Mondays-Thursdays: 5pm-10pm Fridays: 5pm-11pm Saturdays: 1pm-11pm First Sunday: 1pm-10pm Second Sunday: 1pm-8:30pm
Hope to see everyone out in Biloxi for this wonderful festival!
Tags: Coast Coliseum Summer Fair, Biloxi, petting zoo, safari acrobats, splash dogs, swine races, carnival, festival, live music, fair
Clarksdale will host the 29th Annual Delta Jubilee this Friday and Saturday. A community tradition, this festival welcomes the entire family for a weekend full of fun and entertainment with activities such as a carnival, live music, arts and crafts, sporting competitions, pet show, children's fishing rodeo, 5k walk/run, fireworks and much more!
Musical entertainment includes performances by Ricky Burton & Da Basic Soul Band and Under the Gun on Friday night, and The Studebakers and Funk De Ville on Saturday. Come out and support this local talent!
The festival is located at the Coahoma County Expo Center and grounds are open on Friday from 5pm- 12 midnight, and Saturday from 8:30am- 12 midnight. Admission is $3 for adults and children under 12 are free. Please note that coolers are not allowed. RV parking is available.
Tags: Delta Jubilee, Clarksdale, festival, Ricky Burton & Da Basic Soul Band, Under the Gun, The Studebakers, Funk De Ville, Coahoma County Expo Center
FestivalSouth returns to Hattiesburg for the third season on June 9-23, 2012 and is Mississippi's only multi-week, multi-genre arts festival. The festival is presented by the Hattiesburg Concert Association and will host several musicians from various genres.
Visitors will travel from all over to Hattiesburg for the musical offerings of classical, blues, jazz, and Broadway events. The festival will bring morning musicals to local coffee shops, afternoon recitals to worship facilities, and evening concerts. Other attractions include art, dance, food, fun and more! The opening night will feature Classical Mystery Tour, a Beatles tribute; the middle weekend will have performances of Mozart's Don Giovanni; and the finale will host Sandi Patty, a 5-time Grammy award winner.
The festival offers both free and ticked events to local residents and visitors, and with live musical events every day for two weeks, there is something for everyone! Season passes or Festival Circle Passes are $180 and include all events, and a savings of $50. Tickets are available online for purchase here. Individual event tickets can also be purchased here.
Tags: Arts Festival, Hattiesburg, FestivalSouth, Sandi Patty, Don Giovanni, Beatles tribute, Classical Mystery Tour,
Tupelo is calling all Elvis Fans! The 14th annual Elvis Festival will take place on May 31- June 3 and will pay tribute to the King of Rock 'n Roll.
Headlining artists scheduled to perform include David Nail, Randy Houser, Little Big Town and many more. Elvis Tribute Artists Brandon Bennett, Cody Slaughter, and Kevin Mills will also perform. For the 5th year, there will be a preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition, which last year brought 38 competitors. Elvis fans from all over will see who will be chosen to represent Tupelo in Memphis in August.
Other events include a parade, Elvis look-a-like pet parade, Running with the King 5k, Miss Tupelo Elvis Festival Pageant, Fling with the King Disc Golf Tournament, Elvis Movie Poster Exhibit, Sunday Gospel Concert, visits to Elvis' birthplace, and many activities for children.
These four days will be fun for the whole family and something you won't want to miss! Get your tickets here and get ready to pay tribute to the King! Get a list of all Tupelo hotels and accommodations here.
Tags: Tupelo, Elvis Presley, Elvis Festival, Elvis, David Nail, Randy Houser, Little Big Town, Brandon Bennett, Cody Slaughter, Kevin Mills, Elvis Tribute Artists, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, Memphis, rock n roll
With Memorial Day Weekend quickly approaching, you may find yourself still looking for plans. Look no further! You can find events going on all around Mississippi this weekend that will be great for the whole family!
Gulfport, Mississippi will host the 11th Annual St. Ann's Catfish Festival and Softball Tournament May 24- 27. Enjoy great food, live entertainment, carnival rides, children's games, Bingo, silent auction, $1k and $15k drawdown, fishing rodeo and much more. Opening ceremonies kick off on Thursday at 6pm and the softball tournament will also begin at that time. Hours are 5pm- 11pm on Thursday- Friday, Saturday 9am- 11pm, and Sunday 9am- 6pm. The festival will be held at St. Ann Church grounds and admission is free. The 30th Annual Gulfport Memorial Day Blowout will be taking place May 25-28. This 4 day event offers a wide range of events such as five racing class with a prize purse worth over $17,000, a swap meet and flea market, nine bike show classes, live music, and eight other unique events to enjoy. Most events are free and family friendly, however some events are recommended for adults only. Check out the hour-by-hour schedule here.
Southaven, Mississippi will be the host of the Memorial Day USSSA NIT May 25-27. Fun for the whole family, you can watch young athletes, age 7-14, from around the country and 2,000 baseball teams compete at Snowden Grove Park for tournament play. The complex is composed of 17 fields and has become a Mecca for budding athletes of the diamond. Check out the detailed schedule here.
Party at the Point in Biloxi, Mississippi at the MS Gulf Coast Music, Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival this weekend, May 25-27. Headline entertainment features the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Buddy Guy, Sawyer Brown, and Lonestar! There will be two stages, 19 top national acts performing live and over 100 vendors. Enjoy some of finest Gulf Coast seafood that Mississippi has to offer as well as arts & crafts vendors, and much more. Tickets day of show are $20, 2 day passes are $36, and 3 day passes available for $54. Admission for children under 12 is free with paid adult. Purchase tickets in advance here for a 10% discount.
The Dennis Day Music Festival will take place on Memorial day in Dennis, Mississippi. A family friendly event, this festival will have food and live entertainment that everyone will enjoy. The festival begins at 8am and will be held at Dennis Community Park.
There will be a Memorial Day Parade of Veterans and Memorial Service on Monday in Downtown Vicksburg at the Vicksburg City Auditorium. The parade will begin at 10am following a route north along Washington Street to Jackson Street. The Memorial Service begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Vicksburg Auditorium. The Wreath Laying Ceremony begins at 12:30pm in the National Cemetery with a motorcade to the cemetery by way of Fort Hill Drive. The Vicksburg Warren County Memorial Day Committee is the proud sponsor of this memorial. The event is free and welcomes everyone.
Have a great and safe Memorial Day Weekend in Mississippi with whatever you choose to do!
Tags: Memorial Day Weekend, Memorial Day Parade of Veterans, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Gulfport, St. Ann's Catfish Festival, Gulfport Memorial Day Blowout, Snowden Grove Park, Southaven, MS Gulf Coast Music, Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival, Party at the point, Biloxi, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Buddy Guy, Sawyer Brown, Lonestar, Gulf Coast, Music festival, Dennis Day Music Festival,
Head on over to New Albany this Saturday, May 19th, for the State of Mississippi Bluegrass Championship and an opportunity to hear some great music. The Down From the Hills Music Festival competition will offer cash and trophies in the following competition categories: Band, fiddling, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and dobro.
On-site registration begins at 8:30AM and the Bluegrass Music Championship begins at 10:00AM. There will be a $750 prize for 1st Place Senior Fiddling. Following the fiddling competition will be the band competition. Registration will take place for that until 1:00PM and the competition will begin at 2:00PM. There is a prize of $1,500 for 1st place.
The event will be held at the Union County Fairgrounds and is supported by the Mississippi Arts Commission. There will also be quilting demonstrations going on all day. Admission is $5 and fun for the whole family.
Tags: Mississippi Bluegrass Championship, Mississippi Arts Commission, Down From the Hills Music Festival, New Albany, Union County Fairgrounds,
The 9th Annual Tupelo Film Festival will take place May 16- 19, 2012. A tradition since 2004, this film festival brings together a collection of dozens of films and hundreds of film fans from all over the world. A combination of film screenings and workshops, this film festival aims to be a centerpiece in the Tupelo Film Commission's goal of fostering a vibrant film community in the Northeastern part of Mississippi.
There will be awards given to films for the categories of student, short film, documentary, animation, music video and feature. Judges are film industry leaders and fellow filmmakers from all over the nation. See the 2011 winners here and get ready for another great year of films!
Ticket admission is $5.00 on the 16th, $15.00/$7.50 for seniors and students on the 17th-19th, $5.00 for after parties on 18th and 19th (if you have not purchased a day pass), $40.00 for an all access pass, and $10.00 for the Saturday workshops. The festival will take place at The Lyric Theater located at 201 N. Broadway. Happy viewing!
Tags: Tupelo Film Festival, Tupelo, film festival, Tupelo Film Commission


text:
Destination: France: Paris
Big Night Out Text Size A A A
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
Ducasse himself may not be in the kitchen of this three-Michelin-star at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, but one of his top lieutenants, Christophe Moret, has made this restaurant one of Paris' most exciting. The contemporary decor was created by designer Patrick Jouin, the service is superb, the wine list extraordinary and the food simply out of this world. Try the langoustine with caviar to start, then the sea bass with asparagus and baby peas, or roasted veal sweetbreads. And don't miss the signature dessert: caillé de brebis (ewe's milk curd) with arbutus honey and peppered caramel. Reserve two months in advance. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday through Wednesday for lunch. Métro: Alma-Marceau.
Alain Senderens
By shedding his three stars and reinventing his Belle Époque restaurant as a brasserie de luxe, Senderens has scored a major hit. The landmarked Art Nouveau paneling survives, but an undulating tented ceiling and white Corian tables leave no doubt that 21st-century modern is what this space is all about. A forward-looking menu includes dishes like smoked salmon steak with Thai spices and cucumber ribbons, tartare of veal and langoustine with fine rice vermicelli and Parmesan shavings. Lunch in the cozier upstairs dining room is desperately très chic. Reserve four to six weeks in advance for dinner. Open daily. Métro: Madeleine.
Located in a beautiful maison particulier in the 8th arrondissement, this restaurant (part of Relais & Châteaux) is one of Paris' best-kept secrets. The food, by chef Jean-Pierre Vigato, is haute cuisine to be sure, with a focus on seasonal and often-changing dishes, and the setting is divine, complete with a garden. Says an Indagare member: "We had an amazing dinner at Apicius on Rue D'Artois. It's in a gorgeous building owned by Luc Besson. The food and service were divine. It seemed like we were the only Americans which was great."
The astonishingly inventive cooking of chef Pascal Barbot—as well as a third Michelin star, awarded this year—have made this the toughest reservation to land right now (lunch is easier than dinner). Barbot cooks for some twenty-five diners in a gracious, modern duplex dining room not far from the Trocadero. There's no à la carte menu, only two prix-fixes: Euro120 (about $163) for a six-course lunch and Euro170 ($230) for a ten-course dinner. Dishes like his avocado ravioli filled with crab and drizzled with almond oil and turbot with a coulis of lemon and ginger are simply amazing. Reserve two months in advance for dinner. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Métro: Passy.
Alain Ducasse deserves the gratitude of all bistro lovers not only for saving one of the most-loved bistros in Paris—Benoit, founded in 1912—but for making it even better. Don't miss such hard-to-find cuisine bourgeoise classics as langue Lucullus (layered mousse of foie gras and smoked tongue) and sole à la Dieppoise in a velvety sauce made with fish fumet, butter, mussels and tiny gray shrimp from the North Sea. Reserve one to two weeks in advance. Open daily. Métro: Hotel de Ville.
Cristal Room Baccarat
One of Paris' most dramatic restaurant settings, the Cristal Room, is located in the Maison Baccarat, opened in 2003 in the former private residence of influential arts patron Marie-Laure de Noailles. The interiors of the gorgeous 19th-century maison privée, which also houses the venerable French crystal company's headquarters, museum and the country's largest Baccarat boutique, was re-imagined by French designer Philippe Starck, who was given carte blanche in the Empire-style spaces. The resulting dining room, complete with massive mirrors, exposed brick walls, pastel-pink banquet seating and a black crystal chandelier, is a playful merging of old-world elegance and cutting-edge design. Michelin-starred Chef Guy Martin oversees an innovative, frequently changing French menu. For a special group dinner, book the terraced private dining room that seats up to ten. Reservations recommended. Métro: Boissière_
Guy Savoy
Simple, brown and white decor at Guy Savoy provides a subdued almost Zen-like backdrop (Savoy is apparently a Kung Fu master) that better showcases the chef's elaborately prepared (and sometimes elaborately presented) cuisine. Savoy, who was awarded Chef of the Year in 2002 and is considered a founder of the nouvelle cuisine movement, has since opened numerous restaurants—including a much hyped-up outpost in Las Vegas—but this remains his only three-star establishment. One last bit of trivia about the head toque: he is a mushroom fanatic. You can, thus, expect fall's menu to showcase multiple truffle varieties and the summer menu even includes such dishes as browned sweetbreads and truffle-stuffed potatoes; artichoke and black truffle soup; and roasted veal with a truffle-potato puree.
Read about Guy Savoy in Las Vegas.
Soft-spoken and serious, chef Philippe Labbé has one of the most impressive culinary resumes in France. He honed his skills in the kitchens of legendary chefs, including Gérard Boyer and Roger Verger, and won accolades and multiple Michelin stars at such dinig destinations as the Château de Bagnols and the Château de la Chèvre d'Or, in Eze. That the Shangri-La hired Labbé to oversee its fine dining restaurant L'Abeille showcases the company's desire to become a major player in the palace hotel's dining scene. And according to Paris's most renowned critics, including Le Figaro and ex-pat Alexander Lobrano, L'Abeille is well on its way to achieving this.
The experience is old-school, for sure. The dining room, on the ground floor of the hotel, is formal, with an understated palette of gold and beiges, small bunches of roses adding color to the tables and an army of waiters, all friendly and welcoming, relaxing the ambience somewhat. The focused, well-edited menu is precise and detailed when it comes to describing the dishes. Market-driven menus are de rigeur these days, but Labbé takes his sourcing of the best ingredients to a new level. Wild salmon from Southwestern France; farm-raised veal from Limousin and foie gras from Vendée. Dishes are beautifully presented and many ingredients are conceived as duos, like the delectable foie gras, prepared first with praline, cocoa powder, Chiogga, and a chocolate vinaigrette, and the second cooked in a salt and sugar crust with orange and praline aromas. Another highlight of the evening is the lovely sommelière who walks diners through the tome-like wine list without the least bit of pretention.
A meal at L'Abeille, which is open for dinner only, is a good match for dedicated gourmets who can appreciate the artistry, ingredients and work behind each dish. It goes without saying that the restaurant is very expensive and a meal here is a multi-hour commitment.
Indagare Tip: Request the one table (seating two) which has glimpse of the Eiffel Tower.
Unlike Bernard Pacaud's original nine-table L'Ambroisie on the Left Bank, where the décor was spare and contemporary, the interior here is filled with antiques and designed to resemble an Italian palazzo. Some say the cuisine is slipping, though foodies still come in droves and Michelin has yet to demote the restaurant from its current three-star standing. Pacaud's menu changes seasonally—in fall, for instance, you can get lobster fricassee with chestnuts served in a pumpkin purée—and the emphasis in on fresh ingredients and taste rather than, as is the case at some of France's more cutting-edge fusion restaurants, dramatic, over-the-top presentations. The two dining rooms can seat only 38 guests so reservations are absolutely essential.
The minimalist-modern dining room, designed with warm colors of red and chocolate, serves as the perfect backdrop of chef Alain Passard's mostly vegetable-focused menu. The chef is passionate about fresh veggies (many of them grown on Passard's organic farm outside Paris), though shellfish and poultry also make appearances (carnivores will be disappointed, though). The restaurant has three Michelin stars. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
La Grande Cascade
Built as a hunting pavilion for Napoléon III, this restaurant, tucked away in the Bois de Boulogne, is undeniably romantic. The dining room, with curved glass windows and sumptuous crystal chandeliers, overlooks a sweeping lawn lined with centuries-old trees, and a brigade of minutely attentive waiters is at the ready. Since the arrival of chef Fréderic Robert, La Grande Cascade is one of the best restaurants to sample the Escoffier-inspired Grande Cuisine that won France its original gastronomic laurels. Fine examples of Robert's style include an amusingly rustic starter of stuffed cepes with a garnish of chopped soft-boiled egg, a canard croisé (roast duck with a pastilla of thigh meat and dried fruits), pork belly roasted with mace and accompanied by with glazed baby turnips and desserts like puff pastry filled with black fig marmalade and served with cinnamon ice cream. Cheeses come from Quatrehommes, and an expert sommelier creates a superlative wine list. During good weather, meals are served on the beautiful terrace. Open daily. Accessible only by car or taxi.
Le Bristol
Depending on the season, you'll enjoy chef Eric Fréchon's earthy, graceful cooking in either an oak-paneled dining room or a tented room overlooking an interior courtyard garden. Frechon boldly mixes luxury produce with homelier ingredients with delectable results, including a ris de veau (veal sweetbreads) braised in dry fennel and a farmed Bresse hen served with crayfish and morels that I'm still hankering for since my last visit there. Reserve two weeks in advance. Open daily. Métro: Miromesnil.
Le Cinq
The dining room of the Four Seasons George V is ideal for a festive meal. Not only is the room refined and comfortable, but the service is impeccable, and the wine list and classic French food are sublime. Be sure to try the leeks stuffed with black truffles and the perfectly roasted pigeon with Savoy cabbage. And don't miss the cheese trolley. Reserve one month in advance. Open daily. Métro: George V.
Le Grand Vefour
The venerable Grand Vefour may have lost one of its Michelin stars, but a recent lunch there was a flawless demonstration of old-world French elegance (and the food was excellent, too). For one, the setting is stunning: housed in a mirror-clad Belle Époque dining room that overlooks the leafy gardens of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Vefour has red-velvet banquette seating and gorgeous handpainted wall panels and ceilings lit up by gilded chandeliers. The army of waiters—all men, bien sur —is dressed in black suits and bowties, but unlike at some other culinary temples, they are friendly and generous with dining suggestions (and, at least when the over-laden cheese trolley is parked next to you, you'll welcome their advice).
The ambience hails from another era—women are given menus without prices and seated, without fail, on the chairs and banquettes with the best views of the room—but overall, it's a congenial vibe, which may explain the large number of locals who dine there (my husband and I were one of only two parties that spoke English). As for the food, even the Michelin inspectors stressed that the demotion was due to inconsistencies not lack of talent of the chef. Indeed, the self-taught Guy Martin, who also owns the restaurant, has been hailed as one of the most innovative chefs in France, and the dishes we tried, including a velvety foie gras, crispy côte de veau and spiced turbot meunière, did not disappoint. Too many flavors made the desserts a bit overloaded, but considering the array of petit fours, chocolates and feathery chiffon cake served with coffee, they were hardly even necessary (the seemingly endless finale of sweets felt like the dramatic culmination of a fireworks display).
After a nearly four-hour culinary extravaganza, we left with a card on which the sommelier had dutifully written out the name of the excellent Burgundy white that he had suggested for my fish course. The next day, I took it to the wine store at the Bon Marché's La Grande Épicerie, hoping to take a few bottles back to the U.S., but the man behind the counter only smiled weakly: "Non, Madame," he said, "I promise you will not find this anywhere. It is a very small vineyard. Very special." It seemed like the perfect, bittersweet, conclusion to our meal—and made me want to return on my next trip.
Lunch at the Grand Vefour is a bargain at €78 ($120). Dinner menus start from €256 ($399). Reservations should be made weeks in advance. Closed Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.
Le Jules Verne
Two French icons, Alain Ducasse and the Eiffel Tower. Put them together and what do you get? Possibly the toughest restaurant reservation to secure in Paris but if you get one, a very memorable meal. Despite the griping of some in his camp that running a restaurant inside a city monument was too touristy for the gourmet genius, Ducasse fought for and won the contract to run Le Jules Verne restaurant, located on the second level of the historic tower. Renovation took close to two years as the existing rooms and kitchens were torn out and 21st century comforts and equipment were installed. Among the innovations: The main kitchen, where prep work and cleaning is done, lies below ground; food then ascends in elevators to a small finale kitchen.
Guests, too, arrive in a private elevator from within the base of the south leg of the tower. In fact, for a perfectionist like Ducasse, the one inelegant aspect of the new Le Jules Verne experience is the arrival. Those with sought-after reservations funnel into a small, dark waiting area to line up for a spot on the elevator. Aside from a Jules Verne quote that adorns one wall, there is nothing to amuse or comfort them. After suffering feelings of claustrophobia or thoughts of Sartre's No Exit, the reward is semi-celestial, though. The music begins in the elevator, which rises skyward at a slight angle following the curve of the tower's leg. The dining rooms, too, feel ergonomically respectful of the structure in which they are cradled. Cognac-colored leather banquettes and chairs evoke the aerodynamic splendor of the Concorde with much better views. Patrick Jouin, who also designed Mix in Las Vegas for Ducasse, has created an elegant universe that cossets without distracting from the main event. Whether you face the Left Bank or the Right, the city's swaths of greenery and grandiose boulevards and Places will fill you with wonder.
Then, of course, there is the food. Ducasse's attention to every dining detail, from the breads (don't skip the mini-brioches) to the post-dessert sweets that come with silver toothpick-like implements for spearing the truffles, celebrates the joy of eating well. I've been fortunate to enjoy many of Ducasse's meals but again, here, I was reminded of why he deserves his reputation. He continues to push his craft (okay, the amoeba-like plates didn't work for me), but he never strays from the essential devotion to extraordinary tastes. A delicate white melange of celery and truffles and apples sets off the lobster in the lobster salad. Beef arrives with a pouch of thin French fry chips. Everything from the veal to seafood is perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, and seasoned with juices and sides that enhance flavor. Even the house white Burgundy was memorable—a delicious Meursault poured from a jeroboam with a proud flourish by our waiter.
Indagare Tip: Lunch reservations are easier to get than dinner ones, which are booked months in advance. Reservations can be requested through the web site.
Le Meurice
Chef Yannick Alléno has just been awarded a much-deserved third Michelin star, and overnight the dining room of the Le Meurice hotel has become a hot reservation. It's worth wangling for a table, since the opulent marble-and-gilt dining room is fairy tale–like, and Alléno's cooking is brilliant. Don't miss his langoustine "risotto," which is made with tiny pasta, and in winter, his innovative four-course riff on pot-au-feu. Reserve three weeks in advance. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Métro: Tuileries.
Le Versance
Young chef Samuel Cavagnis hit the mark with this sophisticated restaurant with dove-gray decor featuring 19th-century moldings. The traditional French cooking is outstanding. Recommended dishes include foie gras à la plancha (griddled foie gras), thick veal chop with an endive tatin and a short-crusted fig tart with rosemary syrup and violet ice cream. As good for a business meal as it is for a tête-à-tête, Le Versance will also make cigar smokers happy with its well-stocked fumoir; coffee, a selection of rare teas and digestifs are served here after dinner. Closed Saturday lunch, Sunday and Monday. Métro: Bourse.
Les Ambassadeurs
The Hôtel de Crillon restaurant's marble walls, glittering crystal chandeliers and frescoes playfully depicting cherubim constructing the building, in 1758, makes this a most sumptuous place to dine. Young chef Christophe Hache follows in big footsteps indeed (former acclaimed chef Jean-François Piège left to create a hostelry in the 7th with Thierry Costes), but Hache has already earned a Michelin star and rave reviews from locals and visitors. Closed Sunday. Métro: Concorde.
Pavillon Ledoyen
One of the city's great grand dame restaurants (it dates back to 1798), the three-starred Pavillon Ledoyen, or Doyen as it was called originally, has hosted major historical figures of varying political stripes. Past guests include Revolutionaries like Robbespiere and Barras, Second Empire duelists and even Bonaparte himself. The grand multistory pavilion was rebuilt in 1848 in the gardens of the Champs Elysées, but since then little about the Napoleonic decor has changed. Christian Le Squer's seafood-heavy cuisine, like that of Bernard Pacaud's L'Ambroisie, emphasizes fresh ingredients and taste over more esoteric, conceptual dishes.
Pierre Gagnaire
The culinary imagination and technical finesse of chef Pierre Gagnaire continue to make this a fascinating haute cuisine spot. Every dish is an elaborate composition of tastes and textures, and Gagnaire's main course of turbot and conch, for example, includes a snowy chunk of the fish in pepper butter with fine slices of conch in a sherry-spiked reduction of citrus and garnishes of cauliflower, turnip and Jerusalem artichoke with arugula-flavored whipped cream. Gagnaire's tasting plate of nine different desserts is legendary. The restaurant is located within the Hôtel Balzac but is entirely independent. Reserve one month in advance for dinner. Closed Sunday lunch and Saturday. Métro: George V.
With the arrival of gifted chef Jean-François Rouquette, the Pur'Grill, at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel, has become an interesting contemporary restaurant. Rouquette, former sous-chef to Philip Legendre at Taillevent, has designed a cosmopolitan menu with deep culinary roots in the most exacting techniques of French haute cuisine. Dishes include: lobster Caesar salad; steamed petit gris snails in an intriguing sauce of red radishes, for texture, and horseradish, for a racy contrast; grilled scallops with sauce of buttermilk and lovage (a brilliant way of underlining the natural sweetness in the bivalve); spit-roasted pigeon with Swiss chard and Turrón (almond brittle) butter. Desserts are scrumptious, too, including gelée of aloe vera with lychees and kumquats. Don't be confused: to make a distinction between lunch and evening dining, the hotel calls the restaurant Les Orchidées during the day; Rouquette is in charge of lunch and dinner menus. Open daily. Métro: Opéra.
Search By Keyword
Popular Destinations
Asia/Pacific: India: India: Jodhpur
Known as the Blue City for its cobalt-painted facades, Jodhpur...
Europe: Germany: Germany: Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe's most fascinating, stimulating and underrated...
New on Indagare
Give the Gift of Indagare The perfect present for travelers: a membership to Indagare. Buy now
Indagare Insider Trips: Cuba, Myanmar and India: We're planning trips throughout the year. Contact Indagare (212-988-2611) to be added to the wait list.
Indagare's Mapped Out City Guides on Paris, London, Rome & more
Just Back From… St. Petersburg
Member Reviews
- Community: Share advice with fellow members asking about your favorite travel discoveries.
- Indagare Insiders: Three-day itineraries for families in London and art lovers in Vienna. Plus, fashion insider Chiara Ferragamo's picks on what not to miss in Florence, Bonnie Gokson, owner of Hong Kong's lofty Sevva on Hong Kong, Culinary Insider: Budapest.
- Rant & Rave: Indagare members can share their advice with the community by logging in first, then clicking here: Rants & Raves.
- Give the Gift: Indagare: Give the gift of travel intelligence with a membership to Indagare. For details or to order, call us at 212-988-2611 or click here: Gift Membership.
- Indagare Plus: Remember that hotels marked by an Indagare Plus symbol offer preferential rates and benefits to members.
- Indagare Share Feature: Share articles, postcards and reviews with family and friends on such networking sites as Twitter, Facebook and Delicious. Simply click on the three small dots that symbolize our connect icon, at the end of every article, and follow the link to the networking site of your preference.
- Sample Indagare: With free bi-weekly email blasts on new hot spots and insider tips when you sign up for our mailing list.
- Profile feature: Members share your profiles, comments, favorite articles and IQs. Just click on the Profile tab on the upper right of your screen and look for the Edit My Profile blue tab.
- Indagare means to discover, explore, seek, scout in Latin.


text:
From soup to suds to sandwiches, Shipyard Emporium's menu settles tempestuous stomachs with home-crafted cuisine and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Warm up food-intake valves with a bowl of clam chowder ($6) or lobster bisque ($8), both conjured from traditional recipes left behind by the lost civilization of Maine, before wrapping tonsils around a 10-inch flatbread pizza ($10) in styles ranging from roasted chicken with barbecue sauce to pot roast with crimini mushrooms and gorgonzola. Sandwiches arrive in the loving embrace of freshly baked bread, accompanied by a choice of potato salad, pasta salad, orzo, or potato chips. The Lake Rose drizzles orange-cranberry sauce over smoked turkey and brie on a hot ciabatta bun ($8) and the Rollie grills swiss, yellow cheddar, and herbed goat cheeses into a gooey Triforce of tastiness ($6). Frigate-size appetites load up a cargo of pan-roasted Atlantic salmon and coriander under an orange-blossom-honey glaze ($16).
Mile Marker Brewing's beermasters swirl hops and yeast into towering kettles within the sprawing St. Augustine brewery. Inside the on-site tap room, barkeeps pour 5.5-ounce samples of Mile Marker's three signature brews straight from the barrel (a $5 value), each of which is named for the coordinates of bars frequented by Hemingway's beard. Mile Marker 1565, a nutty Irish red ale with hints of caramel, offsets the light, citrusy flavors of Mile Marker Zero, a German summertime ale. Centennial and Sterling hops lend subtle bitterness to the IPA Mile Marker 82's floral flavors. After selecting a favorite beer from the flight, patrons can follow up with a full pint (up to a $5 value) and bask in the tap room's cool blue light, which illuminates retro console video games, dartboards, and an elevated fish tank. Mile Marker Brewing also leads free tours through the brewery itself, where large steel and copper kettles slosh with foaming yeast and piquant hops as master brewers stir, read bedtime stories to, and generally supervise each effervescent batch.
Om Bar & Chill Lounge holds dominion over a deep vault of more than 120 beers and 100 wine selections seized from all parts of the world and chilled in captivity to pacify ravenous thirsts. Suds-seeking guests can select from throngs of bottled and draft beers; recent offerings include Sierra Nevada pale ale, Kronenbourg 1664, and Skullsplitter (pints start at $3.75). Wine aficionados can find liquid relief in the crisp finish of a glass of Capasaldo pinot grigio or an aromatic, palate-pleasing bottle of Fess Parker syrah (glasses start at $5; bottles start at $18). Dessert wines and specialty drinks keep flaky taste buds interested, and cigars and hookahs provide succor to olfactory organs, preventing nostrils from crying out in the middle of the night and having to be stuffed with potpourri.
Lined with mahogany-colored shelves, Wine Bank's walls display bottles upon bottles of wines, suggesting that its name is no misrepresentation. But unlike most wine shops, Wine Bank isn't just about wine. Here, beers, fine wines, and cigars complement an in-house menu of upscale starters and gourmet entrees, ranging from pork filet mignon to shrimp mac 'n' cheese. And for those who would rather drink wine than spend thousands building vineyards in their basement, Wine Bank offers memberships with discounts and invitations to private tastings and events.
The Loughman Lake Beer and Food Fest, formerly known as the Titusville Craft Beer Festival, sets a spread of up to 70 domestic and craft beers for festival-goers to sample amidst the scenic vista at Loughman Lake. Since 2012, the festival has been a destination for fun lovers of all stripes: guests can chew the fat about their favorite baseball teams or play full-contact chess in the sports lounge, toast digital gladiators in the video-game area, or rock out to live music played throughout the day. Thanks to the new venue, the festival also offers a chance to jet across the wetlands on an airboat with reservations through the lakeside lodge.
The wine connoisseurs at the independently owned Cork & Olive Lake Mary franchise introduce visitors to international wines, most of which originate from small, family-owned vineyards. In addition to pouring samples at a broad, wooden table, Cork & Olive's team hosts events that range from in-home tastings to the monthly Sip&Dip, where wines come paired with select appetizers. Besides the many bottles of wines, the shelves also display craft beers, sake, chocolates, and cheeses, as well as gourmet olive oils and spices. Specialty services include custom wine-bottle labels for events, special orders for hard-to-find wines, and gifts such as wine aprons and holders and memoirs from picked-over grapes.


text:
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's House Ethics panel is holding a public hearing over allegations Gov. Nikki Haley engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the South Carolina House.
The House Ethics Committee's hearing on Thursday is part of the panel's first investigation of a sitting governor.
A complaint by long-time Republican activist John Rainey accuses Haley of illegally lobbying in previous jobs as a hospital fundraiser and consultant for an engineering firm with state contracts. The Republican governor has said repeatedly she worked within the law.
The committee voted unanimously last month to reopen the case and hold the hearing. That vote came weeks after members found probable cause that violations had occurred, but the panel dismissed all charges.
Rainey appealed, and a Democratic lawmaker asked the committee to reconsider.


text:
This article was originally distributed via PRWeb. PRWeb, WorldNow and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith.
Get Your Copy of the Groundbreaking Vocal Bands Original Record on iTunes and Sold Exclusively at Park Ave CDs in Orlando
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) February 05, 2014
After months of anticipation, Orlando-based vocal super group The Edge Effect announce the exciting release of their debut album Alphabet Radio now available on iTunes and sold locally at Park Ave CDs in Orlando. The original album blends The Edge Effects signature vocals with drums, keyboards and guitars to create a new and exhilarating sound. Alphabet Radio comes loaded with catchy tracks featuring special appearances by singer-songwriter Marc Broussard, Broadway superstar Shoshana Bean, renowned jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair and newcomer Omar Cardona, with production by Jamey Tate, engineering and mixing by Grammy winner Clark Germain and mastering by Grammy winner Gavin Lurssen.
Alphabet Radio is a 10-song tour de force that wears its influences on its sleeve and feels familiar, yet has a freshness that is missing from most Pop/Soul/Rock music that is currently on the scene. It balances vintage sounds with soaring melodies, modern harmonies and funky backbeats creating songs that are instantly hooky and memorable. We wanted to write songs that you could sing along to after the very first time you heard them says The Edge Effects John Gibson. We think we accomplished that goal.
Alphabet Radio consists of 10 songs, eight of which were written by members of the group and two others written by guest artists Marc Broussard and Mindi Abair who lend lead vocals and saxophone to their respective contributions. The band consists of keyboards by Jeff Babko (Frank Ocean, Jason Mraz), guitars by Andrew Synowiec (Michael Buble, Marc Antony, Robbie Williams) and drums by Tate, with all of the bass on the album created vocally by The Edge Effects Karl Hudson.
The opening song All Night kicks off the album with a high-energy dance anthem reminiscent of Off the Wall-era Michael Jackson meets Earth, Wind & Fire. From the opening vocal percussion and the soulful lead, to the rapid fire horns and early 80s Prince inspired harmonies, the song sets the table with a bang. The album is bookended with another song that will make you want to get out of your seat in Come Get a Taste - a song with a serious backbeat that will have even the least rhythmic listener clapping along. In between are songs that touch on influences of funk (Get on Down), rock (Wavin Goodbye), pop (Spotlight), zydeco (Mercury) and even reggae (Smile/Stand Up), all with the signature vocal sound that can only be created by The Edge Effect.
Although the album hits on a few different genres and could be considered eclectic, the through line throughout is us, says The Edge Effects Troy Dolendo. We all have many interests, likes and influences, and we wanted this album to reflect that. Karl Hudson adds, It is a big risk for us, but one we really believe in and hope fans old and new will too.
Album highlights include:
Biggest Fan - an original song written and performed by soul singing critical favorite Marc Broussard, which harkens back to the Stax Records soul songs of the 60s.
Monsters - an introspective and moody duet with Broadway superstar, the incomparable Shoshana Bean, who is fresh off of the release of her own soul record OFarrel Street.
Get Right - featuring Grammy nominated saxophonist Mindi Abair, the albums only cover originally featured on Mindis album In Hi-Fi Stereo, which The Edge Effect make their own on this new take.
Come Get a Taste of Alphabet Radio on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alphabet-radio/id772269671 or purchase exclusively at Park Ave CDs located at 2919 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. For more news and information on The Edge Effect, future performance dates and appearances, visit http://www.notaboyband.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Ilene Lieber, 321-277-7812, ilene (at) passionprconsulting (dot) com
For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11557138.htm
Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
Scientific Name: | Bothrops pirajai | |||
Species Authority: | Amaral, 1923 | |||
Common Name/s:
Red List Category & Criteria: | Vulnerable A1c ver 2.3 |
Year Published: | 2000 |
Date Assessed: | 2000-06-30 |
Annotations: |
Needs updating
Assessor/s: | Argolo, A.J.S. |
Justification: Recent declines in the population have been attributed to decreasing area and quality of this species' rainforest habitat. B. pirajai has a very restricted distribution in habitat that is becoming increasingly fragmented through deforestation. The cleared areas are mainly used for cocoa plantations. |
Range Description: | Bothrops pirajai is known from Brazil. |
Countries: | Native: Brazil |
Range Map: | Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. |
Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Habitat and Ecology: | Piraja's lancehead occurs in lowland tropical rainforest areas. |
Systems: | Terrestrial |
Major Threat(s): | The deforestation of rainforest areas to make way for cocoa plantations is the main threat to this species. The population has a very restricted distribution and continuing deforestation is causing increasing habitat fragmentation. |
Citation: | Argolo, A.J.S. 2000. Bothrops pirajai. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 11 March 2014. |
Disclaimer: | To make use of this information, please check the <Terms of Use>. |
Feedback: | If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please fill in the feedback form so that we can correct or extend the information provided |


text:
Highlights: Naples & Islands (Naples) , Mediterranean (Bay of Naples Yacht Charter)
Experience Naples and Pompei by private charter flight before you indulge in the magnificent blue waters and scenic seaside towns of the Tyrrhenian Sea as you luxuriously cruise aboard a top-luxury private yacht . Relax as you take in the awe-inspiring Amalfi Coast and the picturesque islands of the Bay of Naples, as your dedicated Captain and hostess cater to your every whim. Stop to swim in secluded coves, or soak up the sun on deck, lounging on the topside sofa or the open-air salon. You'll have flexibility in your schedule to spend time doing what pleases you most. Voyage round-trip from Naples to Procida, Ischia, Capri, Amalfi, and Positano, seeing some of the world's most scenic islands and seaside towns, while taking delight in the sole company of your loved ones, family or friends.
Yachter charter departures available year-round. Contact us for a custom departure.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a private vehicle and professional driver.
UNA Hotel Napoli (4*) is situated in the Central Station neighborhood of Naples, this property is near Castel Capuano, Santa Maria del Carmine, and Cathedral of Naples. Additional nearby points of interest include Santa Chiara. The hotel provides a restaurant, complimentary breakfast, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a business center and wireless Internet access. Guestrooms have satellite television, minibars, and complimentary newspapers; bathrooms include bathroom phones, bidets, and hair dryers.
You will be picked up from your Naples Hotel. Enjoy a full day tour of the island with a private car and guide service. You will take in beautiful Capri and Anacapri, and a visit to the Blue Grotto.
Meet your private driver for a transfer to the Naples Airport, and prepare yourself for a 45-minute private helicopter sightseeing ride. You'll join your dedicated pilot and guide and lift up over the vibrant city of Naples, taking in unparalleled views of the city below. Your guide will provide interesting commentary on what you're passing over, adding color and insight into your experience. From Naples, you'll fly over the Gulf of Naples to the picturesque Isles of Ischia and Capri, mountainous islands with lovely seaside communities. Continue to Procida, another of the Flegrean Islands, often used for movie filming due to its typical Mediterranean architecture. Continue over Sorrento, followed by Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, three gems along the world-renowned Amalfi Coast. Awe-inspiring views of cliff-hanging architecture will amaze. You'll fly over the archaeological area of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was lost in the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. After passing over this historical highlight, you'll return back to Naples for landing.Available helicopters are:Eurocopter Ecureuil AS350 (up to 4 guests + guide + pilot)Eurocopter Ecureuil EC130 (up to 5 guests + guide + pilot)Agusta A109 Grand (up to 5 guests + guide + 2 pilots)
Meet your private transportation and driver for a port transfer.
Welcome aboard!Take a moment to get settled in to your luxurious cabin, and join the captain and hostess for a tour of the ship, prior to departure. You'll overnight on the yacht in the Procida area tonight.
Port charges are included in your multi-day yacht charter.
The luxury yacht Azimut 62S is a jewel on the sea. With 3 guest cabins and sleeping capacity up to 6, the yacht will luxuriously play host to a family or group of friends looking to experience the seafaring high life of Italy. A dedicated Captain and hostess will cater to your desires as you cruise the majestic waters of the Mediterranean. Wide, safe walkways and a handrail 50 cm high join together the two large areas for open air living, relaxation and enjoying the sun. The cockpit features a comfortable island formed by a sofa that converts to a sun bed which, in spite of the roomy area it creates, still leaves plenty of room to move: to the sides, along the steps down to the stern bathing platform, on the platform itself and in the area between the sofa and the saloon access. The lift platform can be submersed for refreshing sea and sun bathing. The platform can be lowered to a depth that depends on how cool you want to feel. The platform can also be used by the crew to access their quarters directly, without having to cross through the area where guests are relaxing.
Technical characteristics of the Azimut62S: Overall length (incl. pulpit): 19.26m (63'2"), Hull length (incl. platform): 18.41m (60'5"), Beam at main section: 4.90m (16'1"), draft (incl. props at full load): 30.7l, Engines: 2 x CAT C18 Acert mHP (847 kW), Maximum speed: 36kn, cruising speed: 32 kn. Fuel capacity: 2,700 l (712.8 US Gal), Berhts: 6 + 2, Head compartments: 3 + 1.
Sail to the island of Ischia, the 'green' island, the most beautiful and the largest island in the Gulf of Naples where you will decide together with your captain on one or more hidden bays where you can enjoy nice swims in the crystal clear waters. The harbor is well sheltered and surrounded by pretty houses, here also is the trading part of the town and another important area is that near the "Castello Aragonese" which is called "Ischia Ponte", a picturesque ancient fishing village. Ischia's harbour was originally the crater of a volcano now extinct. Ischia is as well known for its numerous thermal and thermo-mineral springs, result of the island's volcanic origins. The healing properties of these waters have been known since the Roman times, and it is therefore highly recommend allowing the crew to organize a nice relaxing late afternoon treatment at the spa for complete relaxation!
After breakfast, set sail for the island of Capri arriving in time for lunch. This island has had as residents Emperor Augustus of Rome, his successor Tiberius with his reputed orgies, as well as many Greeks. From the Blue Grotto to Axel Munthe's Villa San Michelle, there is plenty to see. The island is famous for its vodka-like Limoncello and lemon-scented perfume. The "heart" of Capri is Piazza Umberto I; a small, closed-off square resembling a courtyard. Around the square there is the ''Torre dell'Orologio'', or Clock Tower, the municipal offices, shops and cafes, and to the left, the San Stefano church.
With your vessel at your complete disposal, your captain will sail you to various hidden areas today, only reachable by boat, for great swimming. Now this is secluded luxury.
Set sail during lunch for the small town of Amalfi where you can easily spend an afternoon exploring the narrow white alleyways and browsing in the shops for souvenirs – including every variation on the famous local lemon products. You can sample the Amalfitana specialities, such as the strong limoncello. There are plenty of nice cafes where you can rest with a drink, eating pastries and watching the world go by. A stroll along the sea front is another pleasant diversion. The town's harbour is to the right as you face the sea, and past the public ferry ports there is a marina where luxury yachts rub shoulders with working fishing vessels laden with nets. Walking out along one of the breakwaters provides good photo opportunities back towards the town centre. When you're finished admiring Amalfi's charms, you can take a stroll up the valley through lemon groves and old paper mills. For keen walkers, the steep mountainsides offer many challenging walks. Prior to arriving in Amalfi, your captain will anchor off one or more nice hidden bays so that you can enjoy a nice refreshing swim
Set sail in the moring towards Positano with anchoring off one or more bays for a refreshing swim & lunch on board prior to arriving in the afternoon in Positano. Positano is located in the Campania region of Italy, on the Amalfi Coast. Once a wealthy maritime power, it began the last century as a fishing settlement, and ended it as a popular, and rather chi-chi resort, famous for its hotels and boutiques as well as for the winding stairways that connect the town and the towering cliffs above. Every inch of land is prized; buildings are stacked up one above the other on the steep slopes and open areas are intensively cultivated with fruit and vegetables thriving in the fertile volcanic soil. The mountainous interior of the peninsula rises above the town, and Positano boasts one of the world's few "pierced" mountains; a giant shoulder of rock with a hole punched through it!
Depart from Positano and set sail back toward Naples, enjoying the last moments of your luxurious yacht experience.
Back in Naples, you'll disembark from the yacht and bid farewell to your captain and crew.
Cruises Carol Huerth , November 18, 2013 "Dear Danny, I just want to thank you for a wonderfully organized vacation and barge experience in France. We were pleased with every aspect of our vacation and will definitely recommend your company. We will also certainly recommend our exceptionally capable, pleasant guide in Paris. Waffa Lenky navigated us with relative ease through the crowded tourist attractions. She was knowledgable and fun to be with. I gave this trip a 10. Sincerely, Carol Huerth "
Cruises Luisa Currie , October 07, 2013 "I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our tour of St Petersburg. Our guide was very professional and knowledgeable yet flexible and fun. Using Kensington tours for our shore excursions truly made out time in Russia the highlight of our vacation. "
Cruises Tom Warner , October 07, 2013 "Danny, I just wanted to write back to you to let you know that my wife and I had a terrific trip. You were very helpful and patient with us and we are looking forward in booking with Kensington shortly with another trip and will go through you."
Cruises Barbara DeCoster , April 12, 2013 "Dear David, Thank you, thank you, thank you for putting together the magnificent Antarctica Tour that my daughter and I just finished. Every detail worked perfectly from the time we got on the plane at SeaTac airport in Seattle, until the time we returned to SeaTac. Giselle Lopez, the excellent tour guide in Buenos Aires was waiting for us at the airport there with a car and driver. Her half day tour of the city was excellent--she is a fantastic guide and so knowledgeable. When we checked into our hotel room, it was just great--and then we turned on the TV to a local news channel and were greeted with the news that a new pope had just been chosen and he was from Argentina! (How did you arrange the timing on that?) The location of our Hotel Madero was perfect for a short walk in the vicinity. That evening, in spite of a horrific traffic jam, our driver arrived on time to take us to Rojo Tango. Next morning we were taken to the airport right on schedule. We were met in Ushuaia by a guide and van who took us on a tour of the National Park. Again we were fortunate to have such a knowledgeable guide. Las Hayas Hotel is definitely a winner. Our room was deluxe and dinner couldn't have been finer. Next morning we took a cab into Ushuaia for some shopping and lunch. Our driver met us a promised at the Hotel Albatross and delivered us to our cruise ship (our bags had been picked up that morning by the cruise company at Las Hayas). The Russian cruise ship, Akademik Sergey Vavilov, was another winner. We had a lovely cabin (my daughter insists it was the best one on the ship because of size and location). Surprisingly, many of the Staff were from Seattle, the Pacific Northwest and Canada, which made for a lot of conversation for us. Again the Staff were so knowledgeable and helpful and took special care of this 80-year-old little lady. The lectures on board were great, the food delicious, the guests delightful. The Russian crew were a delight taking care of our needs efficiently and quietly. Antarctica is so very special and spectacular. We came home with so many amazing photos and videos. We have been regaling our friends with our adventures. From the time we left the cruise ship in Ushuaia til I walked in my front door, it was 33-1/2 hours! Next time could you arrange for Scottie to "beam us up?" Again, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for a truly amazing once in a lifetime adventure. I hope to call on you again in the future. Sincerely, Barbara DeCoster "
Cruises Pauline Ives , November 06, 2012 "Hi, David, We have now returned from our splendid tour: Munich to Budapest. Thank you very much indeed. It exceeded all our expectations, even the weather cooperated. Every driver and guide was on time – even early – and was efficient and friendly. We were surprised that the tour was so "private" and personal. We did not encounter anyone else at all from Kensington Tours although there were a few "groups" on the ship. The networking between your office and local enterprises works very well. The ship's crew and services were impressive. So thank you again. We will certainly recommend you to our friends, although at our age few travel far afield. Very best wishes, Pauline "
Cruises Steve and Linda Shapiro , October 07, 2013 "Danny. Omg. What a fabulous fabulous time we had. Best trip ever and your team was incredible. Anastasia was the brightest most affable guide ever. Our driver was great. Thank you for making this one of the most memorable trips ever. Steve and Linda Shapiro "
Cruises , October 07, 2013 "I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our tour of St Petersburg. Our guide was very professional and knowledgeable yet flexible and fun. Using Kensington tours for our shore excursions truly made out time in Russia the highlight of our vacation. "
Stay in the know: Subscribe to our newsletter to have our hand-picked trips & specials delivered to you!
Please enter a destination


text:
Pretty Little Liars Behind the Scenes Pics: Season 3, Episode 22: "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" (PHOTOS)
- 1 of 4
- Autoplay
full size
Pretty Little Liars Season 3, Episode 22: The Little Liars and Missy Franklin
Check out these behind the scenes pics from Pretty Little Liars Season 3, Episode 22: "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" (March 5), where the Little Liars pose with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin and more!
See sneak peek photos from the episode here.
Catch the next episode of Pretty Little Liars on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.