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Seattle Adventures: The Sheraton
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When the Sheraton reached out to us to write about our adventures beyond work meetings, etc. when visiting a city that had Sheraton Club amenities, I didn't know what to expect. And having not been to Seattle since i was too young to remember much more than going clamming, I had no idea what i was in for! So, thank you Sheraton, for helping us make a weekend of the trip instead of a quick one day type of thing, it has been quite the fun weekend of exploring. You can see how we planned where to explore, and peek into our Seattle adventures, but first, back to the Sheraton!
About the Sheraton Club, I'd never tried one of the club lounges or club floors before. Basically, it's like a hotel version of an airport lounge; free Wifi, lounge space with tvs, newspapers and magazines, and a buffet that varies on the time of day. As far as how that fits into your hotel time, think of it as your room on a floor that conveniently has a little lounge on the same floor, and breakfast and wifi are complimentary, as well as happy hour hors d'oeuvres! But back to the adventures, take a peek on the next page to see inside our room, our stunning downtown Seattle views, and our experience in the Sheraton Club Lounge!
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Hotel de Paris, St. Tropez + CLA
This weekend's adventures lead me from LA to St. Tropez by way of Paris and Marseille to try out the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. While there, Mercedes-Benz took over newly redone, iconic Hotel de Paris St. Tropez, which barely reopened the doors before Mercedes moved in for this round of drives. Mixed into the sculptures throughout the lobby, we were greeted with displays of the new CLA Dashboard, Direct Steer System, various engines and more… which fit right in! In the main courtyard, the new CLA and it's larger influence, the CLS were on show. Apparently the Hotel de Paris was one of THE first hotels in St Tropez back in the 1930s, and was THE spot to be seen in the 60s and 70s (think artists, starlets, and more). Freshly redone by interior designer, Sybille de Margerie, it is quite a mix of design styles, and the hardest things to miss are the stunning spherical chandelier of metal petals of sorts in the lobby… and the nearly ready glass bottom pool that is suspended over the lobby which is viewable from all floors! Take a peek at the details of the Hotel de Paris St. Tropez with its Mercedes-Benz CLA flourishes on the next page!
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Tags: france - hotels - luxury - Mercedes-Benz - travel
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Happy 2013!!! To ring in the new year, we suddenly decided to hop in the car and escape to Palm Springs, relaxing and celebrating an incredible 2012 in the brilliantly colored Saguaro Palm Springs. While it still has the layout and feel of a roadside motel of day's past, the classic Joie de Vivre style of livening and updating it certainly breathes new life into the space. From the hallways to the patios to the lobby, you can't escape the playful rainbow that follows you everywhere… the color palette just screams HAPPY all over! Take a peek at the details on the next page… from looking inside our room, to running around with my cell phone, and more!
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Tags: california - hotels - travel
Basecamp Hotel - South Lake Tahoe
On curious new hipster hotels to pop up ~ first glance at the website and gallery, i couldn't help but think - new Joie De Vivre updated motel or new Ace Hotel (based on the lobby/decor)? Turns out the Basecamp Hotel in South Lake Tahoe neither, but is definitely targeting a similar clientele. The prices sound quite reasonable (in the under 200$ a night for a king room range) and it is full of character with all the vintage, woody, designer looks - Tolix stools, Emeco Navy chairs, wall art in the rooms and more! How fun is the room with a tent in it for the bed… and fake fire with the woodsy wallpaper? Take a peek at the playful site design by Bucktrout, and inside Basecamp Hotel through the stunning pictures from Eva Kolenko on the next page!
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Spitz Hotel, Linz, Austria
We just moved into the Spitz Hotel in Linz, Austria, which is a stone's throw from Ars Electronica, and a spacious boutique designer hotel that i'm currently giddy about. Take a peek inside our room and you'll see why… Also, i've never moved to a hotel in part because of their SPONGE and awesome branding… the use of the Spitz Hotel red star/burst is all over the room in tiny details that just give it a fun playful spark! And the details of their custom desks - with cut acrylic inlays for stationery and hotel information and a cutout of their burst logo in the powder coated steel of course too. Anyhow, must run off to help set up for the exhibition, but wanted to give you guys a peek into our new room first! See it all on the next page!
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The House Hotel Galatasaray, Istanbul
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Currently in Istanbul! While here, decided to try The House Hotel Galatasaray. One of the three House Hotels (all in Istanbul), this is the four-storey mansion built in 1890′s and renovated by renowned Autoban Design. The result is a beautiful and unexpected mixture of late 1800 turkish styles with lots of geometric patterns which feel like modern takes on more traditional tile patterns… from the reception area to the closet to the ceiling of the bathroom. Additionally the juxtaposition of modern (custom!) furnishings, chandeliers, tvs and more to the wood flooring and ornate walls and ceilings leave you in a beautifully unique space! As Mr & Mrs Smith says, "The House Hotel Galatasaray in Istanbul is a masterfully modernised mansion, elegantly imperial with a hint of contemporary magic." Take a peek inside our room on the next page!
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Republic Bikes at the Mark Hotel NYC
Adorable black and white bicycle loaded up with the "ultimate picnic in the park created by celebrated chef, George Vongerichten" ~ how could anyone resist? This is park of the latest luxury amenities added to the Mark Hotel including The Mark Restaurant and Bar by Jean-Georges Vongerichten; a shoe shine kiosk by John Lobb; martial arts gym Punch Fitness Center; and a Frederic Fekkai salon… this fleet of bikes are bespoke Republic Bikes with a striped chaincase and monogrammed bicycles, MARK1 license plates, signature black helmets and baskets! As for the ultimate picnic lunch - "Steamed Shrimp Salad, Avocado and Enoki, Champagne Dressing; Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Roasted Peppers and Arugula; Black Truffle Pizza with Fontina Cheese; Mini Vanilla and Chocolate Éclairs Red velvet cupcake; and Artisanal Cheeses. Lunch-to-go also includes half a bottle of Champagne and a bottle of San Pellegrino. The picnic basket, together with blanket, plates, cutlery and glasses all fit neatly into the bicycles front basket, with a specially designed drink bottle cooler." Adorable, isn't it? See more picture on the next page!
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Hotel Tonight San Diego Escape
This super stormy socal weekend, we decided to wander down to San Diego… having lived there for years i'd walked/driven by so many of the la jolla hotels but never stayed in them! After months of vicariously browsing the HotelTonight app on our phones around noon to see what hotel offers popped up each day, it finally seemed like the right time to be spontaneous about it! And San Diego Beach Cities were a recent addition as far as deal locations ~ also love that you can even book a deal for up to a few nights (for that spontaneous weekend away or so!) Take a peek on the next page at our spontaneous La Jolla adventures thanks to Hotel Tonight which landed us at La Valencia and the super new Pantai Inn… as well as a look at their lovely app and UI! It was hard not to book another random night and stay longer, but alas, it was time to get home!
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Tags: california - hotels - luxury - san diego - travel
Der Zauberlehrling Hotel Stuttgart
After the Mercedes-Benz Bremen factory, we drove down about 6 hours (Fun! Intense! Autobahn adventures!) to Stuttgart ~ and getting in around midnight, we promptly settled in to Der Zauberlehrling, a cute little design hotel, with only a few hours to work, clean up, sleep ~ and hop back on the road by morning! Nestled in the Sunrise room, you can get a peek at the unique space! The patio made me wish i colud have stayed longer to relax a bit! See it all on the next page.
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La Residencia in Deia, Mallorca
On great escapes, the Orient Express (and their Journey Like No Other) seems to know how to do it ~ this week in particular we've been hiding out at La Residencia in Deia, Mallorca, Spain in between trips (See the madness surrounding this escape and a peek at the views at night). I can guarantee your stress levels will drop ten fold even from the drive in from Palma (or via private jet)… the softly twisting roads bring you deeper into the island's canyons and terraced lush green hillsides. The hotel and surrounding town have apparently changed little over the last few decades, and before joining the Orient Express family in 2002 was owned by Richard Branson since the late 80s, and a favorite escape for many high profile clients over the years. Luxurious accommodations, great service, and breath taking views… not to mention divine tapas… while you have multiple pools, tennis, spa and lots of hiking, sailing, and more available, it's hard to beat taking a few hours curled up on the patio of our suite staring out at the mountains and ocean… so take a peek inside the Alfabia suite, our ridiculously large bathroom, luscious four poster bed (with tv that pops out from the foot of the bed)… in addition to a few other fun details ~ from the call buttons that are poolside… to the various donkeys, sheep, and olive groves around the property (which they make their own olive oil from!) as well as an organic garden next to the spa!
p.s. You have to see the amazing little cove that is a quick walk/hike down into the canyons to the water…
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Hotel La Residencia at Night
In exactly a week i've gone from LA to Frankfurt to a few hours at the Auto Show, doing a live interview with the heads of global communications for Mercedes, to Paris and directly into a car to Reims to visit the Hotel Du Marc of Veuve Clicquot for a few hours, only to be back in Paris by dinner, then driving through France, stopping by a chateau, sleeping on a ferry, only to wake up in the UK and end up at Goodwood, crash for a night in London, and have ended up in Mallorca yesterday. Phew. What. A. Week. Is your head spinning as much as mine right now just reading that?
Well before another week not too dissimilar than the last, the Orient Express has invited me to experience one of their relaxing escapes, and the timing seemed perfect to see the world of Hotel La Residencia, nestled in Deia, Mallorca, Spain while catching my breathe. Currently curled up on the patio lounge chair in a bathrobe with laptop staring out at the most serene town, mountainside, and peeks of ocean 5 minutes away as i write this post. And last night after getting in, you can see the delectable tapas and wine we indulged in… before coming back to a nice bottle of bubbly cava they kindly left for us… at which point i couldn't not grab my camera and share the stunning star filled night and glow of the town. So before i give you a peek into the room ~ take a look at the breath taking night! Exactly what i needed after quite the euro-whirlwind of a week!
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Tags: hotels - luxury - photography - spain - travel
Google Hotel Finder
On fun new web resources, loving Google's Hotel Finder experiment. It has a beautiful UI allowing you to search for hotels in the US filtering by location (with 4pt shapes), dates, price, hotel class & user rating… you can also flip between map and list view and even have hotels in your shortlist in a different color… But my favorite feature is definitely "Highlight popular areas" ~ which is perfect for new cities you are visiting when trying to figure out what hot spots are. Read more about it on the Google Search Blog and see more pics of the details on the next page.
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Soho Beach House Miami by Jonas Bergstrand
I love when a graphic can transport you to another world… or make you wish you were somewhere else… just got an email from our friends at the CIA (Central Illustration Agency) with these stunning posters by Jonas Bergstrand for Soho Beach House Miami… beyond the retrotastic look and feel of beach house living… the tiny modern details hidden in each piece are great ~ helicopter, parachuter, and headphones… Take a peek at the three posters and details up close on the next page!
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Tags: art - hotels - illustration - luxury - prints
Ace Hotel New York Inspirations
The inspiration is in the details… every time i'm at the Ace Hotel NY ~ or any Ace Hotel for that matter ~ its the fonts, witty statements and quotes, playful design choices, etc that just make me giddy and inspired… take a look at some i found in the loft this trip… photos on the next page!
p.s. I already showed you the Ace x Chromebook x Superfuture collab, and this is the rest of the fun pics!
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Ace Hotel NY + Chromebook + Superfuture
On awesome tech + hotel collaborations, latest one i'm loving is the Ace Hotel NY and Google teaming up to put Chromebooks in EVERY room and in the hands of lobby folks to experience them throughout their visits. Sure it's great that they provide them for use both in and out of the hotel throughout your stay, but even cooler? The custom felt cases designed by Ace x Google that they come in! AND the Superfuture powered "Ace Hotel New York Field Guide" they've created as well! And bonus? "For guests, we're laying out an extra gift: an Ace x Google designed notebook - with real paper - wearing a John Milton quote from 1634." So whether you're a guest staying at the Ace, or just hanging out for some Stumptown in the lobby - feel free to ask to borrow a Chromebook next time you're in there! And take a peek at all the fun little details of this collab ~ all the details from the case to the guide are on the next page as experienced in one of the lovely Ace Hotel NY lofts!
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The Redbury: Room 415
Finally taking a vacation in LA this week ~ when the opportunity came up to pop across town to try out The Redbury in Hollywood, it seemed like the perfect chance to even further escape my "normal" life. Checking in to room #415 ~ i stepped into the red red building perched at Hollywood and Vine, into their red red hallways adorned with larger than life hollywood glam photos filling walls along the way… and into a fully stocked apt of sorts. To call it a hotel room doesn't even do it justice. With a kitchen (stove, fridge, dishes, the works) ~ and Katsuya and Cleo room service ready at the touch of an iPhone App ~ a washer/dryer as well as a record player stocked with records… it's hard to find an excuse to leave this little escape when sitting on the patio staring out at Hollywood. It is a boho-chic home away from home ~ complete with that vintage store scent. "Curated by renowned photographer Matthew Rolston and Founder and CEO, Sam Nazarian ~ The Redbury features 57 thoughtfully appointed guest flats designed to provide a relaxed and entertaining environment. Each spacious room offers a home-like atmosphere to accommodate stays of a day, a week, or as long as required." And it couldn't be more true… ready to take a peek into my room at The Redbury and some of the fun details? To the next page!
P.s. i'm smitten with their graphic design/branding details!
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Tags: hotels - los angeles - travel
Mondrian SoHo: Views + iPads = Room Service
So, you've seen my stunning full moon views tonight ~ and in the past, Jackson came to the Mondrian SoHo's staycation and showed us the ipad/room service magic that was breakfast. Well needing a hotel for a night, i decided to try out the Morgan's Global Card, one of the perks being a "complimentary night at all of our new hotel openings around the world "… and amazingly, even on an expensive and rather full night, calling the number on the back of the card, somehow a room was procured (even the night before)… and upon arrival, even upgraded into a penthouse level suite. I must say i'm impressed. The heinous stress of a last minute booking in the chaos of NY hotels being transformed into a seemless and painfree experience filled with surprises was perfect. But anyhow, back to the view! And the iPad! And the food! Having forgotten to have breakfast before my flight, and not really having food on JetBlue, i was famished by the time i got in around 8pm… and drawn out to the patio with the iPad, room service was ordered with a few quick taps between being mesmerized by the view… it arrived incredibly fast! (Or i just lost track of time out there, but i swear, it was faster than the time i picked - which was essentially ASAP.) So take a peek at MY version of experiencing the views, precariously balancing the iPad on the corner of the railing 25 stories up, breakfast/dinner in a fried egg burger/salad, and a look around the adorable room ~ all on the next page!
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Mondrian SoHo Full Moon Views
Tonight has been absolutely stunning. The full moon is GORGEOUS. And while i wasn't able to see the eclipse from here ~ coming in to NY and across the bridge at sunset ~ arriving at the Mondrian SoHo, whisked up to the 25th floor (P1 in the elevator!) and into a room with views all around ~ and a patio i stepped out on to that just took my breath away. To watch the sunset, the moon rise, and the glow and sparkle spread across the city was the perfect moment that made the previous hours of internet free middle seat existence melt away. So stunning, and i can't stop staring at it out the windows even now as i write this… take a peek on the next page!
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StndAIR: NYC to Hamptons + beyond!
StndAIR! Yes, André Balazs and the Standard Hotels now have their own sea plane! And will even give you a ride from the New York City to East Hampton on peek weekends (perfect for hopping over from the Standard New York to Sunset Beach)… or you can charter it for anywhere in a 300 mile radius. Adorably red, "Willa" certainly can't be missed! This 8 passenger Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian aircraft, staffed by two pilots, officially takes flight tomorrow, but we've got some fun sneak peeks at the sketches behind her and her first flight! And in full Standard style, "The cheeky flight experience will include André Balazs Rosé, Swedish Fish, StnAir Branded Water and a Standard flight greeter at departure and arrival." (Mmmmmm Rosé and Swedish Fish.)
And of course they take the experience even further with their StndAIR Flight Board: "Travelers can 'compete' to charter flights at more affordable rates provided they recruit friends to fill the 8 seats on the plane, or take their chances with others seeking the same destination. The first person to book receives the lowest price and there's a sliding price scale that gradually increases as more participants sign up for that flight. The first to fill a flight gets the confirmed charter." So… what are you waiting for? Let's get a group of 8 together and go! Take a peek at StndAIR's inaugural flight on the next page!
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Mondrian SoHo: Breakfast + iPads
One can't deny that delicious room service is a fantastic luxury to wake up to in a hotel. Well, with our new Tasteologie features, i sent our editor, Jackson, to the newly opened Mondrian SoHo in New York for their press staycation… and we found they do breakfast deliciously! You can take a peek at the sketches and initial looks at the Mondrian Soho in our previous post. One feature takes a look into breakfast in the green garden like space of their Imperial No. Nine restaurant… the second feature takes you inside the room - and the in-room first gen iPad, on which you can do everything, including order breakfast! Delicious and gorgeous, check them out here.
Tags: food - hotels - ipad - luxury - new york - technology - travel
I wish i were at... Il San Pietro di Positano
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Il San Pietro di Positano looks breathtaking, and was a no brainer to follow up Giraffe Manor. Nestled into the luscious cliffs overlooking Positano's bay is this beautiful 61 room luxury hotel. Looking through the pictures, the most alluring aspect is definitely being surrounded by the greenery and sea on all sides… perhaps a perfect escape! Take a peek at the surreal views on the next page!
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I wish i were at... Giraffe Manor
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When American Express Membership Rewards approached us about sponsoring content around dream things we've been wanting to do ~ first thing to come to mind was GIRAFFE MANOR! Not sure why, but giraffes keep coming up lately (i blame the Petite Lap Giraffes) ~ and then the idea of hanging out in Nairobi… in a manor… where giraffes just pop their heads in? Fascinating, right?
When I first heard of Giraffe Manor, I wasn't sure whether this giraffe lovers paradise could be real. The picturesque 1930's manor house where you can get up close and personal with a herd of Rothschild Giraffe. The giraffes don't just wander through the gardens, the may join you for breakfast or even visit your bedroom window like the opening scenes of the children's cartoon 64 Zoo lane. Set within 12 acres of private land, Giraffe Manor is surprisingly easy to get to, only 20 km from the city of Nairobi. The hotel looks too amazing to describe in words, so check out more pictures on the next page (and the vintage archive pics are pretty amazing too!)
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Soho House Berlin: #4
A 10 hour nap, a quick stop in frankfurt, and suddenly here i am in gloomy Berlin. More specifically, currently curled up at Soho House Berlin ~ the german outpost of the international member's clubs and boutique hotel. For fun history - "Originally opened in 1928 as a department store, the property was seized by the wartime government before being occupied by the post-war, Communist regime until 1956. It was then used to house the Communist Party archives and the Central Committee's Historical Institution. After German reunification the building was legally returned to the descendents of its original owners, but has remained derelict until now." The boutique hotel aspect has 40 rooms, and while you still can't take pictures anywhere (restaurants, bars, rooftop pools, gym, spa, art in the lobby, etc), here's a peek into my room… it's all the lovely little vintage product details that are adorable… also adore all the Cowshed goodness… and there's a "Time To Tease" minibar of toys under lock and key (which include a dumbell-esque lolly-for-two)… and even tampons/condoms in cute little linen bags in the bathroom… check out all the fun details on the next page!
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No matter how many times people like Clay Shirky or Mike Masnick try to pop the bubble of faith around micropayments as a cure for what ails the newspaper industry (or even the media industry as a whole), another believer emerges to argue that a secure and extensible micropayment system is a big part of the answer. The latest to make an impassioned plea is Jeff Reifman, the co-founder of NewsCloud, a "community-driven news aggregator" funded by the Knight Foundation.
In a recent blog post, Reifman outlines why he believes that micropayments can solve the newspaper industry's problems. His post is a response to one by Steve Outing at Editor & Publisher, which carried the somewhat argumentative title "Your News Content Is Worth Zero To Digital Consumers," and argued that charging people for news isn't going to work unless that news is highly targeted to a specific niche. (Google CEO Eric Schmidt made a similar point recently about why The Wall Street Journal has been able to charge, and Paul Graham echoes that point as well.)
If you want to go back through some of the reams of text that have been written about micropayments for news, Clay's essay from 2003 is a good place to start — especially since it lists the half-dozen or so attempts to create such a system that failed miserably. (Are you listening, Steve Brill?) There's also a good roundup at the Freakonomics blog from awhile back that is well worth reading.
Reifman defends his approach by pointing to several successful models of payment for services, including iTunes, text messaging, TiVo, and broadband Internet. The first thing that leaped out at me is that three of those four things — iTunes, text messaging and broadband Internet — are a result of something approaching a monopoly (or an oligopoly or cartel, in the case of text messaging and broadband Internet). Apple can charge for music because it controls access to the songs from all the major record labels. Phone companies and cable companies can charge usurious rates for text messaging and Internet because they have little or no real competition. How does any of that apply to newspapers?
In his comments at the Freakonomics blog, Clay Shirky says the "fantasy that small payments will save publishers…is really a fantasy that monopoly pricing power can be re-established over users." I think there's a lot of truth to that. Newspapers have spent the past 100 years or so with a stranglehold on both the tools of mass publishing and the means of distribution, and much of what has happened to them over the past decade is a result of them losing both of those things. The unfortunate reality is that even the best micropayment system is not going to recreate that system of artificial scarcity and control — and some have argued that micropayments could even be bad for journalism as a whole, putting pressure on individual stories to be revenue generators.
Does that mean newspapers can't make any money? Not at all. I think Mike Masnick has done a great job of pointing out how a media business can make money even if it gives content away for free — his company Techdirt does it, plenty of musicians and artists do it. And they do it by using the free content to promote the aspects of their business that have *real* scarcity rather than artificial scarcity. For music, that includes things like personal access, convenience, higher quality and so on. What does it mean for journalism? It could mean charging for different platforms, for early alerts, for special "members-only" access to certain premium or value-added content. But I'm pretty sure of one thing: It doesn't mean charging people fractions of a cent to read a news story, no matter how sophisticated the process.
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Administrators 'seeking clarification' over new bids for Portsmouth FC
1:27pm Thursday 21st February 2013 in News
Accountants managing the affairs of troubled football club Portsmouth are expected to ask league bosses today about future ownership possibilities.
Portsmouth's administrators said they would be ''seeking clarification'' about the Football League's position on bids for the club - which is struggling at the foot of League One - as a ''matter of urgency''.
Earlier this month, league bosses said they would only consider an existing bid from a group called the Pompey Supporters Trust.
But accountancy firm PKF, which is acting as Portsmouth's administrator, said there may be indications of a change in the league's stance.
A PKF spokesman said today that the firm had been aware of correspondence which seemed to lead to ''some ambiguity'' about the league's view.
He added: ''We will be seeking clarification from the league as a matter of urgency.''
A league spokesman was not available for comment.
A High Court judge placed Portsmouth into administration in February last year after being told the club had an unpaid tax bill of around £2 million and owed other creditors about the same.
In recent weeks administrators have given the High Court detail of a problem concerning the ownership of the club's Fratton Park stadium.
The PKF spokesman said it was hoped that the ground problem would be solved before the end of the current season in May.
League officials suggested later that their position had not changed.
''The board of the Football League is not considering alternative applications for the transfer of Portsmouth's share in the Football League,'' said a spokesman.
''Instead, it remains focused on a successful transfer of share to the preferred bidder, the Pompey Supporters Trust.''
Earlier this month, league officials said they had been told by administrators that the ''preferred bidder'' was the Pompey Supporters Trust.
They said any late change of ''preferred bidder'' would create uncertainty and was not in the wider interests of the league.
Officials said, therefore, if the trust bid failed and Portsmouth did not ''exit administration'' by the end of the season then the club would lose its membership of the league.
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Sir Ad E Noid says...
8:41pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Baddesley Bill says...
Shut em down. Be done with it.
8:18am Fri 22 Feb 13
Stroppy_gramps says...
by law the administrator is bound to take the bid that offers the best deal for the creditors. If Harris comes in with another bid that satisfies this criteria, theres essentially nothing the trust can do about it. Or the administrator.
Then you will have a position where the FL will be forced to carry out its threat to not issue the Golden Share. Or the FL will have to cave in since Harris' bid will have returned the club to sound financial footing - which is what the FL wants.
interesting game of brinkmanship there.
Mind you - if I were a betting man I would put money on Portpin appealing on a point of Law if the Judge reaches a decision that is not favorable to them.
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Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Yes, it is good to see her back.
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Curried Pumpkin
Pumpkin, in season now, is the main attraction in this gently spiced curry. Enjoy with brown rice or whole wheat nan and a green salad for a perfect summer into fall meal.
1 tablespoon coconut or canola oil
2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 whole cloves
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, minced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 jalapeño or other medium-hot chile, chopped
2 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
15-ounce can diced tomato
Sea salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste
Handful of cilantro, coarsely chopped
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and cover. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until you hear the mustard seeds start to pop.
Remove lid and stir in turmeric, cumin seeds, cloves and onion. Add garlic, ginger and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for another few minutes, until vegetables soften and become aromatic.
Stir in pumpkin and tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until pumpkin is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and add chopped cilantro just before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 87 calories, 28 percent calories from fat, 2.9 g fat, 0.2 g sat fat, 0.4 g mono fat, 0 cholesterol, 2.4 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 1.7 g fiber, 113 mg sodium


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Tangy Lemonade Pie Recipe
I really enjoy lemon pie, but I have to watch my sugar intake. So I experimented with sugar-free gelatin and lemonade mix to come up with this light pie that's absolutely delicious. —Carol Anderson, West Chicago, Illinois
- 1 package (.3 ounces) sugar-free lemon gelatin
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 1-3/4 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
- 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)
- 6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping
- Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Chill until almost set. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add cream cheese and lemonade mix; cover and process until smooth. Pour into crust. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with whipped topping. Yield: 6 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Crystal Light drink mix.
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A proposed revised salvage yard ordinance that is scheduled to go before the Neighborhood and Housing Committee of the Kansas City, Mo., City Council tomorrow is aimed at providing better guidance and regulation for the salvage and junk yard businesses in the City.
The Regulated Industries Division of the Neighborhood and Community Services Department will provide details of the proposed ordinance at the 11 a.m. committee meeting at City Hall.
"Salvage yards have not been well regulated in the past due to a lack of manpower and a formal process for licensing and enforcement," said Vic Cook, acting manager of the Regulated Industries Division. "The revised ordinance provides a complete and comprehensive process for salvage yard owners to apply for, and be granted, a license to operate while at the same time providing the specific information they need for compliance."
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Police in the Dominican Republic say former major league pitcher Pascual Perez was killed in his home during an apparent robbery.
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The 55-year-old Perez last played in the majors with the New York Yankees in 1991. He was suspended in 1992 following two positive tests for cocaine. In recent years, he has had kidney problems.
He made his major league debut in 1980 with the Pirates and played 11 seasons, including stints with the Braves and Expos.
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Patriots, Texans eye playoff byeBy HOWARD ULMAN
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New England quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots host Houston, which is 6-0 in road games this season, on Monday night.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Huge games in December or January and February, for that matter are nothing new for the New England Patriots.
For the Houston Texans, they are rare.
The Monday night matchup should be quite a show.
Its the biggest game in the history of this franchise, Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson said. As long as we keep winning, every game is going to be bigger.
They each hold playoff reservations in the AFC. Theyre the highest scoring teams in the NFL. Both have six-game winning streaks.
The implications for the postseason add even more luster the winner moving a step closer to a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.
The Patriots have played many bigger games and are downplaying its significance. Theyve won three Super Bowls, although the last was for the 2004 season, while the Texans reached the playoffs last season for the first time since they began playing in 2002.
Once we get in December, games become more and more important (but) we also have to realize this game doesnt decide anything about the playoffs, Patriots safety Devin McCourty said. A lot can happen (before) then. Whoever wins this game doesnt guarantee anything later in the season.
Houston (11-1) has clinched a playoff berth and can take the AFC South with a win and a loss or tie by Indianapolis (8-4), or with a tie and an Indianapolis loss. Two of the Texans last three games are against the Colts.
New England (9-3) locked up first place in the AFC East last Sunday. The top two seeded teams will get a week off to rest and prepare for their first postseason game before their own fans.
But the value of playing at home is debatable: Over the past five seasons, teams are 29-21 at home in the postseason.
The Patriots lost a divisional round game at home two seasons ago to the New York Jets, but are unbeaten in Gillette Stadium in December for nearly 10 years a string of 19 wins since a 30-17 loss on Dec. 22, 2002 to the Jets.
But the Texans are the only team without a road loss this season, going 6-0.
Ive been with young teams that they go on the road and here comes the noise. All of a sudden, boy, you panic, Houston coach Gary Kubiak said. This group, it doesnt matter. Theyll go play anywhere. They know. Ive preached to them for a period of time. Its about how you play. Its not where you play.
Both teams have been playing very well regardless of where.
The Patriots lead the NFL with 35.8 points and 426.3 yards per game. Tom Brady went five straight games without throwing an interception before Miami broke that steak in the Patriots 23-16 win last Sunday.
Wes Welker leads the NFL with 92 receptions and with eight catches can become the first player with five seasons of 100 receptions.
The Patriots have one of the best running games in Bradys 12 seasons as their starter, led by Stevan Ridleys 1,010 yards, seventh in the NFL.
The no-huddle offense, something Brady excels at to keep the opponent from resting and making substitutions, puts added pressure on the defense.
So the Texans prepare for it.
Thats something we do all the time, regardless of who were playing. We pick up the tempo of our practice both offensively and defensively and try to work as if were working on a much shorter clock all the time, Kubiak said. They obviously play at a tremendous pace and you better be ready to get your calls in and get ready to go.
But the Patriots havent faced a defense as tough as Houstons. The Texans are fifth in the league in sacks per pass play, led by J.J. Watts AFC-best 16 1-2 overall.
They certainly get after the football. They can rush the quarterback. They do a great job stopping the run, Brady said. They get a lot of balls batted down at the line of scrimmage, interceptions, fumbles. Theyve won a lot of close games. Theyve won overtime games. Theyve come from behind.
I think our guys understand the challenge and we have to play our best game.
Houston is tied for fifth with 26 takeaways. New England is second with 33 and leads the NFL with a plus-24 turnover differential.
But the Texans have committed only 12 turnovers, including a league-low two fumbles.
With Matt Schaub throwing, AFC rushing leader Arian Foster running and Andre Johnson catching, the Patriots defense has plenty to handle.
They have a bunch of playmakers, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork said. It shows every week.
So does the Patriots ability to force turnovers. Theyve even returned two interceptions and two fumbles for touchdowns in their past three games.
Theyre very aware of the football and trying to strip it, Schaub said, whether it be the runners or receivers with the ball or the quarterback in the pocket.
The Texans do that, too, just another of the similarities between two of the NFLs best teams.
They never get too high, never get too low, Wilfork said. They stay poised. Thats a lot of (what coach Bill Belichick) tries to teach us around here, just to stay poised when things are not going well; things are going well, just keep an even keel.
Even when the game could help determine home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Every game is big here coming down the stretch, Kubiak said. Were in position, just like the Patriots are, to kind of control our own destiny.
AP sports writer Kristie Rieken in Houston contributed to this story
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Urbana, Ill. Nebraska senior All-American Mary Weatherholt continued her record-breaking season in style Friday morning, posting a 6-7 (4), 6-0, 6-0 win over UCLA's Robin Anderson to advance to the NCAA quarterfinals at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex.
Weatherholt, who improved to 28-1 on the season, now advances to Saturday's quarterfinals, where she will face either Georgia's Lauren Herring, the No. 6 seed, or Stanford's Krista Hardebeck. Weatherholt's NCAA quarterfinals appearance is the farthest a Husker women's tennis player has advanced in NCAA competition.
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check engine light code p0430
Well this just happened about 2 hours ago well driving. My book says its p0430 three way catalytic converter system low efficiency (bank 2).
What in the world does that really mean.
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1996 chevy Tahoe LT with 5.7l vortec and 4l60e tranny.
197,280 miles. Bone stock engine ran only highway miles until I got it at 193,500 miles since then mainly city miles. Recently the truck has been running rough, has poor acceleration/power and sounds like it it missing. Soon I'm replacing the plugs, wires, distributer cap, and fuel filter. Recently the truck had its rear main seal and oil pan gasket replaced. Currently running conventional oil :( with a Fram tough guard filter. Truck sat with no oil for almost three weeks well I was working on it then I had to have it towed to a shop who finished the work.
This truck is my baby and I want it back to how it was when I bought it.
1996 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.7L V8 4X4 205,000+ miles. Built proudly at Janesville Assembly in Janesville, Wisconsin
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Are you still getting the noise from the passenger side on accel? Bank 2 is the passenger side I believe. With it running rough, I wonder if something is going on with the passengerside cylinders. Stuck valve? Broken valve spring? Collapsed lifter? If I let my 1995 silverado sit for a few weeks it would run like crap for a few miles. A valve was sticking or a lifter was not working. But after it warmed up it would run fine. any way, I found this on another site:
A code P0430 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
- The catalytic converter is no longer functioning properly
- An oxygen sensor is not reading (functioning) properly
- There is an exhaust leak
First, inspect for exhaust leaks.
Next step is to measure the voltage at the oxygen sensor on Bank 2.
I would check the voltage of the 02 sensors. But, I would not start throwing new o2 sensors and a cat at it until I figured out why it is running poorly. The miss you have and rough running could actually be causing it to not be burning exhaust correctly, hence your code. Just my $.02. If you get a chance to look at the sensor right after the cat on the right side find the number on it and PM me with it, I may have one in "stock" that I can send you for the cost of shipping. Or look it up on amazon or a place of your choice. I need the AC number should be a number like AFS 72.
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What's funny is I'm fairly sure that's the o2 sensor I just replaced. And yes the noise is coming from the pass side.
I would get that code looked at in more detail. It should be capable of doing that to better determine if its the Cat or O2 sensor. Not unheard of for even new O2's to go bad. When they do, the computer has to compensate because it's about Emissions thanks to our wonderfull Govt Regs. No need to replace sensors and it's a Cat or vice-versa. Spend a few bucks and get the full code breakdown before acting.'15 Silverado 2500 | Crew Cab 2WD W/T | Duramax |
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I pretty much did. I can trouble shoot tomorrow won't take too long. I have the multi meter sitting around just gonna check the voltage like @Pikey said. I'll also inspect the o2 sensor connections because I undid some during my work on the truck and I'm not sure if they all were reconnected. I just hope it warms up because it sucks not having power and heat.
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Ok in layman's terms how do you check the o2 sensor because even with being mechanicly inclined I barely understand what my manual wants me to do. Also do you need a digital multi meter?
I never got under the truck today. Between the cold, having no power, and volunteering at the local fire house distributing red cross supplies it just never got done. The truck runs like absolute crap after it gets cold and has such little power, but once it's warmed up it has more power back but still sounds like junk.
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With OBDII systems they use an O2 sensor behind the cat to see if the cat is working properly. Since you don't have any codes indicating the O2 sensor in front of the cat is performing incorrectly and no misfire codes it looks like the problem is either in the rear O2 sensor or the cat. If the O2 sensor is bad it wouldn't affect the operation of the truck since it doesn't do anything except monitor the output of the cat. If you are getting a noise from the passenger side and the truck isn't running correctly I would suspect the cat before I would suspect the O2 sensor. A cat that has come apart on the inside can make lots of noise and could be partially blocking the exhaust and that will really make an engine run bad.
billd64. I just saw that you responded for some reason I got no notification about it...
I have not had a chance to get under the truck to inspect anything in general, for there was a hurricane (I guess you know that since you're from NY) and it snowed like crazy yesterday and still is on the ground today.
My biggest problem is on my truck there is no easy way to just check the cats because I have a welded exhaust. Tahoe is still running like junk and I have been unable to order new plugs, wireset, and fuel filter (all are pretty close to needing to be replaced which isn't helping) because of current money issues. From what I can tell my gas milage hasn't dropped really, but that's fairly relative because the truck gets bad mpg city anyway. How can I check the cat without physically removing it?
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That's a link to the original thread with video of how the truck sounds currently. Last night when I was out and about I started up the truck and let it warm up a bit not much tho and it was acting like when I got it but it didn't last. Also the temp has been very erratic going too like 185, then up to 215 then back down again.
I'm sad that I knocked off one of my driving lights under the bumper because of a chunk of snow/ice I hit last night. Didn't find it any where on the road where I though I lost it so need new one.
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I don't know how old your cats are but there are a couple of things you can do to check them. Since the code indicates the rear O2 sensor is not responding correctly check the wiring to the sensor to make sure it isn't shorted to anything, broken somewhere or that there isn't a bad connection somewhere in the circuit from it back to the ECM. If the wiring checks out then swap the front and rear sensors on that bank or swap the two rear sensors between the left and right side banks of the engine. If the failure indication moves with the sensor then you know you have a sensor issue if it stays at the same location then you know you have a cat issue. Sometimes cats fail by crumbling internally and if you bump them you can hear the debris rattling inside. When they fail in this mode they can reduce the exhaust flow which would increase back pressure and cause the engine to misfire. However, that should cause another code since everything in front of the point of failure will see exhaust backflow. I had an exhaust get plugged on an Oldsmobile one time and there was exhaust hissing out of the carb.
Ok let me try to go in order, but I'll keep it basic so it is easy to follow
1. In July of this year I replace my oil filter adapter gaskets because they were leaking like crazy! After that the truck had no leaking problems.
1 1/2. Had a code during august that I forgot to get checked but it went away after battery removal and never came back. Came on right after my ABS light came on so I just thought it had to do with that.
2. In early September my serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler had to be replaced because they were squeaking like crazy, during that time the truck was very sluggish when ever it was squeaking because of slipping on all the pulleys especially the alternator. After the fix no problems for a couple weeks and truck was running great!
3. Later that month after driving home I let the truck sit running while I got my stuff together and listened to a good song on the radio. After I turned off the truck I stepped out and I could smell the distinct smell of burning oil on the cross over pipe. Checked under the truck and could see it dripping from the torque converter cover.
4. I didn't have the time nor money to fix the truck yet so I kept on top of my oil level and trying to figure out what might be wrong which is why that thread exists. In total the truck lost over 4 quarts of oil during that time all of course were replaced. This went on for 2 weeks then I had the cash to buy my parts so I did and a nice long Columbus day weekend to work on the truck. The work took way to long and eventually I had the truck Brought to a shop to finish it because I couldn't afford wasting my time any more.
5. I got the truck back after spending $980 on finishing my work. Driving the truck back home it felt like crap and sounded horrible and did for about two weeks. After those two weeks The truck began to regain power and sounded alittle better. I assumed it was because the truck really needed new plugs which it does or that sitting for about 3 weeks with out any oil might of hurt it. But there isn't an oil leak any more.
6. Last week on my way home the code popped up and instead of ignoring it I went straight to Auto zone to get it checked came up as P0430 as said in the title I then posted this thread. The truck is sporadic with its performance some days it runs great others it acts like it has a V6.
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Factory cats, water pump, and 95% of the engine is factory.
Tahoe drinks coolant but very slowly.
Every time I've changed the oil it look amazingly clean and has no particles or metal shaving in it.
There was a very small amount of sludge on the bottom of the oil pan but I cleaned that out durring the gasket removal and replace.
Before the repair the truck ran great, a little more sluggish then when I first got it, but not much more.
The truck was spoiled most of its life being garaged and only driven highway miles. That is until I bought it. Now it sits outside and drive almost only city miles.
There is a lot of surface rust on the truck but its frame is solid as a rock.
Tahoe has 197,350 miles about and was very well taken care of. Before I bought her she sat for 6 months because the old owner had blown a brake line and didn't feel like fixing it. During that time most of the rusting and pant damage occurred.
I helped in bring this truck back from the dead, assisting the owner in jump starting it and getting her to purr back to life, that is what makes me and Tahoe have a very deep bond. The sound of that 350 when it first cranked over still rings in my head, its deep rumble yet subtle sound of power.
Yah, its annoying not having the truck run like when I bought it. I will try to switch the wires and see what happens. Also I taped on both converter during the repair and I didn't hear anything.
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BOULDER - Since a golden retriever named Amigo became a regular at the Boulder County Courthouse, he's made a visible impact.
You can see it in the smiles and laughter of both employees and those at court for hearings or trial.
Amigo arrived at the Boulder County Courthouse last fall, making him the first service dog to be used by a Colorado Judicial District.
The golden retriever is so popular, he had his own meet-and-greet for staff and families Thursday afternoon.
Amigo's job is to comfort victims and witnesses who have to testify at trials. Amigo also spends a lot of time in juvenile court.
His primary handler, Kim Stalnacker, is a victim specialist for the DA's office.
"He's very people oriented, very intuitive. When people are upset he seems to know who to gravitate towards in the room if we've got several people. I think he's a natural for this kind of work," Stalnacker said.
The office makes sure to pre-screen witnesses and victims to make sure they would like Amigo to sit with them, and Amigo can't actually go into any trials or non-juvenile court proceedings.
Amigo will celebrate his second birthday this month. That fact is on his trading card which the district attorney's office hands out to curious visitors and friends of Amigo.


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Dogs and humans recently gathered in the Spring Grove area to share their thoughts, literally.
Animal communicator Jacqui LeBeau and her husband, Larry, hosted a two-day introductory animal communication workshop at their North Codorus Township home in May.
The workshop was led by Carol Gurney of the Gurney Institute in California, who has been communicating with animals for more than 20 years.
The LeBeaus' five dogs - golden retrievers Jasmine, Sunny and Cassidy; Maddie, a Great Pyrenees; and Bailey, a Newfoundland - helped out at the workshop.
Saturday's class began with attendees introducing themselves, since most of them had never met.
Gurney then explained the concept ofanimal communication and shared her experience with the group.
"The main factor of animal communication is the ability to listen, which means to become senstive, to use our intuition, to allow ourselves to really feel as that animal feels," Gurney said. "Children have this natural ability, but as our society is so intellectually oriented, this gift of communicating with animals is slowly shut down as we grown older."
Gurney doesn't consider herself to be psychic or special; she said anyone can communicate with animals.
"You've all done it, you just don't know you're doing it," she said.
When meeting some people for the first time, you feel like you've known them forever, Gurney said, and you're comfortable with them because that person has their heart open to you and is interested in knowing who you are. They're not there to judge you.
"They create a sense of safety for you. That's the heart-to-heart connection," she said. "And it's the same thing with animals. When we open up on a heart level with the animals, we are privy to hearing about their life."
Animal communication is a different language.
"It would be like learning French, Italian, Spanish. It's the same thing," Gurney said. "Their way of communicating is through thoughts, images, feelings and physical sensations."
Gurney warned students not to put their expectations too high after taking this introductory workshop.
"This would be like you're coming to class to learn Spanish. After two days, would you be able to communicate in Spanish fluently? No. Maybe you could order off a menu, maybe you could get a few things," she said. "It takes time, it takes practice in order to be able to communicate."
She said often people will say it feels like they're talking to themselves, like they're making things up that they think the animal would say. "But you have to get used to it, because that's how it feels."
The only way to know what you're getting is from the animal is to communicate with animals you don't know and ask detailed questions, she said.
If they tell you "I love playing with a ball," try to get the color of the ball, where they play with the ball, who throws the ball for them, etc., then check these descriptions with the animal's person.
"If the animal shows you that he loves playing in snow but you know that the animal lives in Florida, and their person says 'Oh, I can't believe
you got that because every holiday season we go to Aspen and our dog loves playing in the snow,' there's your validation," Gurney said.
She said the animal's thought becomes your thought for just a moment, which is why it might feel like you're talking to yourself or making it up.
She said humans process approximately 40,000 thoughts a day, so often when an animal tries to connect with us they get a "busy signal.
"The key to communicating sucessfully is the ability to quiet the mind, which can be a challenge because humans are so activity-oriented," Gurney said.
Sometimes meditation can help to show how to limit your thoughts, to become calm and open. Others find tai chi, yoga or a nature walk work better to help them relax.
"It's different for each individual. Try to do it on a daily
basis, so you have this place that you can go that's quiet, and you can get there quickly," Gurney said.
She said animals can share thoughts, images and feelings. People who are very comfortable with their feelings will often receive communication as feelings. Artists often receive images because that's a
comfortable mode of communication for them.
"You'll probaby start with your strong suit," Gurney said, "but it's possible to get it all eventually."
Gurney next led the group in a guided meditation to help them relax and open up to communication, after which the students paired off to do a sending-and-receiving exercise using the color pink.
Later, students tried communicating with Jasmine, one of the LeBeaus' golden retrievers, and Bailey, a Newfoundland.
On Sunday, Gurney began by asking the group if they had any questions from what they had learned the day before. She provided troubleshooting techniques for those having problems making a connection.
Then the students paired off and exchanged photos of their pets, to try their hands at long-distance communication, with some surprisingly accurate results for beginners.
Libby Lynch, when communicating with Kate McKelvie's pet, felt her back get hot even though she was sitting in the shade. McKelvie's pet has back problems. Jacqui LeBeau said Lynch appears to be an empath, because she gets physical sensations when communicating with animals, rather than just words or images.
Kyra Kugler told Michele Crumrine that her mule likes to rub his face and chest on wood. Crumrine said the mule has skin issues in those areas that cause him to itch.
Randy Grove told Diana Dykes that her bird is bored and wants to have his cage furniture rearranged. And Kyra Kugler said Dykes' dog would like to have steak with peanut butter for dinner!
Christine Aument got varied attitudes from the animals. When she asked if the animals would be willing to communicate with her, one said "yes," but another said "if you must."
Color exercise (with human partner)
EXERCISE YOUR TELEPATHIC MUSCLE by practicing with a human partner.
· Sit in comfortable chairs facing each other, with about a foot of space between you. Decide which of you will be the receiver and which will be the sender, center yourselves and begin.
· Close your eyes and put your feet flat on the floor. Imagine roots growing from a very old and wise tree that extend deeply into the ground. These roots will help keep you connected to the earth and well grounded throughout the exercise.
· Take a few deep breaths, knowing that with each breath you take you allow yourself to find that place within your heart where all your love lies. Take a moment or two and allow a most wondrous, loving, white light to emerge from your heart. Surround your partner with this light for support and encouragement. Remember that this exercise is done with a great deal of safety and joy.
· Quietly reassure yourself that you already have this telepathic ability and are willing to let your logical mind step aside in order for you to have this experience. Remind youself that this is not a test but simply an exercise you choose to experience. Allow yourself to be focused in your heart's center. As the sender, allow yourself to feel the color pink in your heart center. Be aware of how it feels to you, be aware of the tone and shade, and be aware of any images and thoughts that are there.
· As the receiver, allow the doors of your heart to open. As the sender, allow this color pink, its images, feelings, etc., to flow from your heart center to the heart center of your partner. As the receiver, allow yourself to feel this color pink. Be aware of the tone and shade and of any images or thoughts that are there, as well.
· When you feel complete, open your eyes, taking as much time as you need. There is no rush.
· Now it's time to compare notes with each other. As the receiver, tell your partner what you experienced in detail. As the sender, validate your partner wherever you can. Look for the similarities and try not to get too critical with yourself. You grow from these building blocks.
If you got one image or one feeling, or the shade of the color was correct but you were off on the other aspects, don't worry. Focus on what you did get and not what you didn't get. This is where you will need to be disciplined, patient and very loving with yourself to improve your skills.
· Exchange roles and begin again.
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Making a connection
TO COMMUNICATE with an animal, you should:
· Be with the animal in a peaceful place; invite him to get quiet with you.
· Relax, find your still point and ask the animal if the time is right.
· Go heart-to-heart with the animal; ask questions from the heart.
FOR LONG-DISTANCE COMMUNICATION you'll need the name and address of the animal's person and a photo of the animal or a good description, including gender, breed, size, body color, age, fur length and type, eye color, distinguishing marks.
Imagine a beam of light reaching out to the animal.
Once a connection is made, introduce yourself and ask the animal if he or she is willing to communicate with you. Afterwards, be sure to thank them.
Sample questions
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to the animal first. Remember to get details, such as color, shape, location.
· Are you willing to communicate with me?
· Show me what your favorite meal is.
· What are your favorite activities?
· Share with me your dislikes.
· Who is your best friend?
· Where is your favorite place within the household?
· Share with me what your relationship is like with each other animal in the household.
· Show me what your home looks like.
· I'd like to know how you feel physically.
· Share with me what your age is.
· What is one of your most memorable moments with your person?
· Is there a message you want me to tell your person?
How to practice
CREATE a comfortable place for yourself at home in which to communicate with animals.
· Turn the radio and TV off, or you might want to have some relaxing music playing.
· Work with animals you don't know at first to help build your confidence. Get permission from the animal's person, because you will need them to validate your results.
· Create a colorful notebook where all your communication gets noted, and put stars next to those items that were validated.
· Learn from the information you received that was incorrect. Go back to when you were with the animal and revisit how you got off track.
· When telling the person what you got from the animal, remember to pause in between items, allowing the person to give you feedback.
· Ask sub-questions when you get an answer that is too general, to get details.
WORKSHOP ATTENDEES included Randy Grove of York; Cheryl Kugler of Carlisle and her daughter, Kyra; Libby Lynch of York; Diana Whitehead of York; Kate McKelvie of Glen Rock; JoAnn Ford of Green Lane, Pa.; Cindy Huffman of Jarrettsville, Md.; Michele Crumrine of Spring Grove; Diana Dykes of Stewartstown; Christine Aument of Ocean Pines, Md.; Maria Stoner of Harrisburg; and Carolina Ford of Shepherdstown, W.Va.
On the second day of the workshop, Carol Gurney asked attendees if they had any questions.
JOANN FORD: "I can get snippets of information, but my heart seems to always close."
CAROL GURNEY: "Explore. Get excited about the connection, rather than have fear freeze you. Incorporate the word 'feel,' such as 'How do you feel about your favorite activity?' We've got to play these tricks so our minds can relax and allow us to be there."
DIANA WHITEHEAD: "I'm having trouble understanding . . . dogs don't speak English, right? But we speak to them in English, and I'm getting stuff back in words. How is that happening?"
GURNEY: "It's thought. For instance, how can you speak to a dog in German or another language? It doesn't come down to that level yet. It's still telepathic, so it's in a thought that's universal. It isn't English or French yet. You get a thought, a concept, and you look for words that will best describe the thought that was sent to you. There are some words that an animal will actually say, because that animal is so used to hearing that expression. When we talk and when we send a thought to an animal, our subconscious imprints a picture that follows that thought. It's done automatically.
CHRISTINE AUMENT: "Do animals ever get frustrated with us?"
GURNEY: "Their frustration is when you ask them questions and you keep doubting yourself; that's very frustrating for them. If you keep doubting everything they say, sometimes they'll decide, 'OK, I'm not going to talk, you don't believe what I say.' Ask them for help. Say 'I'm doubtful; did you just tell me that?'"
RANDY GROVE: "Can you want it so bad that you miss it?"
GURNEY: "Absolutely. If you're trying too hard, you're wound up and pushing. You need to relax and open up to allow it to come in."
IF YOU'RE DRAWING A BLANK, you can pretend that you are the animal, and answer the question as the animal. "It's used in human therapy, Gurney said. "It helps us get out of our own way."
OR PRETEND that you've just arrived at the animal's home. You're at the front door. When you go into the home, how would the animal greet you? Would he come right up to you, jump up and lick your face? Would he stay in the distance and eventually come up to you? After the greeting, does the animal stay with you, or does he go to the couch? Now ask the animal what he enjoys doing, and follow him. Let him show you what he enjoys doing.
WHEN YOU'RE FROZEN and your mind won't let you move, you can do quick-word association with yourself. It helps you to let go, and not judge yourself, because there are no wrong answers.
IF YOU FEEL BLOCKED and nothing is coming, just start describing what you see physically (from a photo or in person), and when you feel comfortable with that, you're able to go into the personality, and can ask questions.
About Carol Gurney
ALTHOUGH SOME MIGHT call her a pet psychic, Carol Gurney doesn't use the word "pet." She feels there's something condescending about the word, and prefers the phrase "animal friend."
She also doesn't use the word "psychic."
"It is animal communication. We are learning their language," Gurney said. "People ask, aren't you using your intuition? No. There are communicators that perhaps use their intuition, but intuition is very different from animal communication. When you are communicating with the animal, you are getting your information, they are talking to you. When you use your intuition, you sense this about the animal. It is not direct communication."
When Gurney took her first workshop, it wasn't working for her. She put it aside for two years, until she met her first horse, Tallanny.
"Being with my horse changed everything," Gurney said. "I was always a little hyper, but when I would sit with him I became so relaxed," Gurney said. "It was by being with him that I began to see how we can connect with animals. What he told me was, 'You think you talk with us the same way you do with people, but it's different. You want to communicate from your head, but it really comes from your heart. If you can open up your heart you'll be able to hear us more.' And that's what turned the corner for me."
Find out more
MORE INFORMATION can be found online at The Gurney Institute's website, www.gurneyinstitute.com; or Jacqui LeBeau's website at
jacquilebeau.com.You can also check out Carol Gurney's book, "The Language of Animals: 7 Steps to Communicating with Animals," and there are DVDs available on her website that contain meditation exercises to help you to relax and open up for communication.
INTRODUCTORY WEBINARS are available at gurneyinstitute.com.
A SECOND WORKSHOP is planned for May 4 and 5, 2013, at the LeBeaus' home near Spring Grove. Find out more at jacquilebeau.com.
YOGA JOURNAL offers mediation help www.yogajournal.com/practice/meditation.
FOR MORE, visit www.yorkblog.com/pets and inyork.com/community.