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Sunday, Nov 30th, Two WorkShops with Rich Talarico
IMPROV WORKSHOP AT 12 PM AND THE WRITER'S ROOM – BRAINSTORMING & PITCHING AT 230 PM with Rich Talarico
Rich is an Emmy Nominated and Peabody Award Winning writer and Co-Producer for Comedy Central's KEY & PEELE. Rich is also a staff writer for Comedy Central's REVIEW WITH FORREST MACNEIL. Previously, Rich wrote for MAD TV, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO. A 22-year improv veteran, Rich studied with Stephen Colbert, Charna Halpern & Del Close. Rich trained & performed at the Second City, Chicago and iO (Improv Olympic), Chicago. Rich has led his 'The Way Of Improv' Workshop in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Toronto, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Chapel Hill, St. Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles & NYC. Rich performs regularly at iO West Theater, Los Angeles and at festivals and theaters all over the US with his improv group DASARISKI.
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Take away the pressure of having to think up the entire premise of your scene before you initiate. That's not improv, that's invention.
Improv is about cooperation and discovery. Abandon the "flame thrower method" of starting a scene. Learn the "two-sticks rubbing together method" to light the fire of character and scenic discovery. Walk the plotless path. "We don't serve plot, plot serves us." Students learn to focus on "Who" and "Where" so "What" simply appears.
Meditations and group mind exercises will help you realize that everything that happens on stage is an obstacle or an opportunity, the choice is yours.
Sunday 11/30/14 Improv Workshop with Rich Talarico $50 12P-2PM:
In this one day workshop, Rich Talarico will take you through some helpful exercises for the brainstorming and pitching processes in sketch comedy. Learn how to take your ideas from conception to an undeniable pitch. We'll also focus on how to contribute in the writer's room.
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Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Offyep
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Album Rating: 1.0nope
Digging: Exodus - Blood In, Blood Out
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offwore off a little bit
I enjoy this album
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offstill not completely sure if any song on here is better than crucify me
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it's a bonus track but should be on the album in place of antivist imo
regardless of this album being pretty solid, I think we can all agree BMTH has one of the worst fan bases in the world
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offcrucify me and fuck are the two reasons i'd consider TIAH slightly better
but this is also better in different ways
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I think we can all agree BMTH has one of the worst fan bases in the world
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Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound OffCarter's vocals have deteriorated over time, whereas Oli's have improved.
Digging: Kayo Dot - Coffins on Io
Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound OffSounded forced, clean singing was used just for the sake of it.
Album Rating: 4.0Carters vocals were fantastic on Hollow Crown, its a shame they havent been as good since.
Digging: Slipknot - .5: The Gray Chapter
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Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound OffYou have to check man, best Architects.
Album Rating: 4.0Carter's vocals have sucked since THAN but he killed it on that track.
His half singing/half screaming style sounds really forced too
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- Release Date: Aug 25, 2010
- Summary: The quest for love doesn't have to end after the show's final rose. Now, you can experience the excitement of the TV show in your very own adventure and compete for the affections of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette! It's up to you to make an impression that will leave your suitor with only one option...to offer you the final rose!… Collapse
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Feb 2 2012 | 11:02am ET
Four years ago, hedge fund managers helped finance President Barack Obama's victorious run for the White House. Now, they're lining up to ensure he doesn't make another.
The so-called "Super PACs," political action committees permitted by a 2010 Supreme Court decision allowing unlimited corporate and other contributions, raised more than $50 million last year. The overwhelming majority of that money went to PACs supporting Republican presidential candidates, none more so than Mitt Romney, whose Super PAC, Restore Our Future, took in $30 million last year.
The list of big donors to the Romney PAC reads like a who's who of the hedge fund industry. Julian Robertson, Elliott Associates' Paul Singer, Paulson & Co.'s John Paulson, Moore Capital Management's Louis Bacon, Tudor Investment Corp.'s Paul Tudor Jones and Citadel Investment Group founder Kenneth Griffin are all on it, and each gave at least $100,000.
Some gave much more: Robertson, Singer, Paulson and Renaissance Technologies' Robert Mercer gave the Romney PAC $1 million each. So did retired Bain Capital partner Edward Conrad, as well as Bain's Paul Edgerly and his wife, Sandra.
Romney co-founded Bain. People with ties to the private equity fund have given at least $3 million to Restore Our Future, including $250,000 each from Brookside Capital's Domenic Ferrante, Steven Barnes and his wife, John Connaughton and Steven Zide.
Other private equity luminaries have been just as—or more—generous. MBF Healthcare Partners' Miguel Fernandez has given $500,000, as has Avista Capital's Steven Webster. W/F Investment Corp. gave $275,000, while founder William Fleishman threw in another $100,000. Fireman Capital Partners' namesake Paul Fireman gave $250,000. TPG Capital's Dick Boyce donated $200,000, and T.A. Associates' Kevin Landry and Andy McLane combined for $170,000.
Hedge funders have also dug deep. Newly-retired Chris Shumway gave $750,000, Bacon $500,000, Jones $200,000 and Griffin $100,000. Blue Ridge Capital's John Griffin gave $125,000 and the firm another $100,000. Tudor's Mark Dalton gave $100,000, as did Maverick Capital's Lee Ainslie. Sun Capital Advisors' Rodger Krouse and Marc Leder gave a total of $250,000.
Other GOP hopefuls took advantage of Super PACs, but none so much as Romney, and none with nearly as much support from Wall Street and the alternative investments community. The only significant alternatives donor to another Republican presidential candidate was Peter Thiel, the PayPal founder and Clarium Capital Management chief, who gave $900,000 to a Super PAC backing Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas).
Obama, who enjoyed so much hedge fund support in 2004, counted no alts. titans among his Super PAC's biggest donors. Indeed, his Super PAC garnered only $4.4 million last year. On the bright side for the president, he has still raised much more than Romney and his other GOP rivals, and hasn't had to spend any of it on a bruising primary campaign. Obama collected $128 million in regular donations last year, compared to $57 million for Romney.
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Texas Our Texas
Monday, May 07, 2012
Happy Birthday Florence Nightingale
This week honors a profession near and dear to my heart, National Nurses Week.
Having worked in the profession for 17 years in a variety of positions in the areas of surgery, pediatrics, intensive care, administration and teaching, I was honored to help patients during those years, from those taking their first breaths to those taking their last.
My husband likes to call me "First Nurse," and it's a moniker I'm proud to wear. Healthcare has been in my blood since I was a little girl, and some of my fondest memories are from my teenage years of helping my father, the country doctor, in his office. I knew early on that my preferred profession was nursing.
Perhaps it's not uncommon for nurses to feel the calling, the passion of nursing at an early age. I've heard a number of times through the years of people who aspired to be nurses when they were quite young.
Caring, nurturing, hard working, flexible, strong interpersonal skills...these are characteristics shared by nurses. It's certainly not an easy field to pursue so it takes a person who is dedicated and committed. I have great admiration for nurses, who make a positive difference in so many people's lives every single day.
Fittingly, Nurses Week concludes on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Early Bird Special
Early Birds…
It's been described by many as "life changing" and when I hear that it's music to my ears. I'm referring to the Texas Conference for Women, Texas' largest personal and professional development event for women.
It's only six months from now and it's not too early to register. Early bird registration opened this week for the 13th Annual Texas Conference for Women, which will be held at the Austin Convention Center on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
Nationally recognized speakers and leaders from Texas and across the nation will share their wisdom and expertise on a wide range of topics including career advancement, money management, health and wellness, small business and entrepreneurship, social media and branding and more.
In years prior, attendees have benefited from the talent and wisdom of such trailblazers and nationally known trailblazers and experts. The 2012 speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition to the keynotes and dozens of breakout sessions, attendees can attend Local Leader Meet Ups for the chance to have one-on-one conversations with local businesswomen and community leaders, and Expert Exchange sessions offer a focused discussion with industry veterans. Conference attendees also have the opportunity to participate in the popular Career Pavilion, featuring free resume reviews by human resource experts, Mentor Match (one-on-one "speed mentoring" sessions with local career coaches and executives), workshops on communication skills and social media, and much more.
The Conference Health & Wellness Pavilion showcases speakers and companies dedicated to improving women's health, while an onsite Exhibit Hall boasts hundreds of organizations and companies with products or services that appeal to women.
An early bird rate of just $125 per person, $1200 per table of 10, $230 for a group of two and $60 for students is available through May 24. To register or learn more about the 13th Annual Texas Conference for Women, visit the Web site at Texas Women's Conference Website , follow the Conference on Twitter at Texas Women's Conference on Twitter , visit the Facebook page at Texas Women's Conference on Facebook , or find us on Pinterest at Texas Women's Conference on Pinterest How's that for being plugged in!
I hope you'll join us for a day that promises to be inspiring, motivating and just plain fun!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Communication is the Key
As a nurse, I've seen the impact that underage drinking can have on young people, through death, injury, or problems later in life. As a parent, though, I know both how hard it is to have the discussion with your children about alcohol and how important that lifesaving discussion can be. Alcohol is the drug most commonly used by teens, but three-quarters of all kids say parents are the number one influence on their decision to drink or not to drink.
That's why I'm proud to support PowerTalk 21® on April 21st—the national day for parents to talk with their children about underage drinking. MADD's Power of Parents™ program, created in partnership with Pennsylvania State University's Dr. Robert Turrisi, provides guidance for talking with teens about the dangers of drinking before age 21, and is based on research proven to help reduce underage drinking by as much as 30 percent.
You can download a parent handbook free of charge. This handbook provides tips and conversation starters and can help you answer the difficult questions your kids may have about alcohol.
On April 21st, please start the conversation with your kids about underage drinking, and help keep the next generation of Texans safe.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Communities Committed to Preservation
Most people associate springtime with longer days, budding trees and the ubiquitous wildflowers along the roadways. As First Lady, this time of year wouldn't be the same without a Main Street tour. It's an annual ritual I look forward to, meeting enthusiastic and energized people who are committed to preserving the authenticity of their community. Yesterday I visited my 42nd Main Street city. Congratulations to Victoria!
A Texas Historical Commission program, Main Street helps Texas cities revitalize their historic downtowns by using preservation and economic development strategies. It takes a huge commitment on the part of a city or town to be designated a Main Street city.
The program was founded in 1981. Since 1994 the annual First Lady tour has been sponsored by the Independent Banker's Association of Texas (IBAT). Today there are 84 cities participating in the Main Street Program and they've made a difference in so many ways. Over the years, these efforts have contributed to more than $2.4 billion in economic reinvestment. It's led to more than 27,000 new jobs and the creation or expansion of almost 7,100 businesses in Main Street districts.
Beyond economic numbers, however, I love the Main Street Program because it demonstrates, time and again, what a community can accomplish when they pull together and work hard to achieve a goal, exactly as the dedicated people in Victoria did.
I also have to mention another important award that honors Texas communities. Today, I was proud to present San Angelo with the 2012 First Lady Texas Treasure Award. This honor goes to communities that enjoy an ideal combination of culture, preservation and vision in protecting and promoting their hometown legacies. That combination is very evident in cities like San Angelo. The program is only a few years old but each year I'm impressed to learn about the cities that apply and receive the designation.
As we concluded the whirlwind day I was thankful to be part of the celebrations in both cities. The people in both Victoria and San Angelo did a fabulous job of representing their communities and hosting me. I appreciate their hospitality and enthusiasm.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
History in the Making
Perseverance. Pride. Hard work.
Those are some of the characteristics Texas' early Spanish and Mexican settlers possessed, and the same holds true for the organizers of the newest monument on the Texas State Capitol grounds, the Tejano Monument.
Today was a historic day, as thousands attended the unveiling of one of the largest monuments on the Capitol grounds. The Tejano Monument has been 12 years in the making, beginning in 2001 when legislators passed and the governor signed legislation establishing it. Countless Texans and state leaders persevered for years to obtain funding and make certain the monument would accurately depict the rich Hispanic history of our state's early explorers and settlers. Sculptor Armando Hinojosa of Laredo worked for years on the life-size statutes which make up the monument, including a depiction of a Spanish explorer, a vaquero on his mustang, a longhorn bull and cow, and a family of settlers. At 525 square feet, the monument is quite impressive.
As the Governor said at today's unveiling, "This important monument reflects a larger truth about the origins of Texas, about the contributions of so many Hispanic citizens to the creation of the state we love and the lives we share. These contributions are ongoing with Latinos providing political, business and spiritual leadership in communities throughout Texas. The future of our state is tied directly to the future of our Hispanic population, and I believe we have a glorious future ahead of us."
It's another reminder of my pride of being a Texan and our rich, interesting history as a state.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Save the Date!
In case you missed our recent announcement, the 13th Annual Texas Conference Women is returning to Austin on October 24th at the Austin Convention Center, so be sure to save the date. The conference was held in Austin from 2000 to 2007, and has been held in Houston for the last four years.
I hope you'll join us for networking, professional development, personal growth, and stories of wisdom and inspiration by nationally recognized speakers and leaders from Texas and across the nation.
It's always such an empowering and inspiring event, and I look forward to seeing so many Texas women given the power to realize their dreams and positively impact lives, their communities and the world.
For more information on the 13th Annual Conference, please visit http://www.txconferenceforwomen.org.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Advancing Down Syndrome Research
In the last few years, researchers have made significant progress toward understanding and treating the cognitive issues associated with Down syndrome. Studies now provide hope of biomedical therapies for improving memory, learning and communication in individuals with Down syndrome, offering the potential for increased life opportunities. It all sounds very hopeful. In recent decades, improved health care, education and community opportunities and the support of families and advocacy groups have improved the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome. The life expectancy of those with Down syndrome has more than doubled over the past 30 years.
Interestingly, associations between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease have been identified, which open encouraging paths for treating both Down syndrome and Alzheimer's. In addition, a decreased incidence of breast and colon cancer has been reported within the Down syndrome population and this finding offers additional clues, which may prove to be useful in developing treatments for these conditions. I applaud First Lady Christie for bringing attention to Research Down Syndrome and the great work this organization is doing.
Closer to home, we're blessed here in Texas with Down Home Ranch, a working farm and ranch, where about 40 adults and children—including 28 with Down syndrome and other disabilities—live year round. Founded by a family who had a baby with Down syndrome, the parents "learned quickly that this baby—like their other children—was first and foremost a person, worthy of love, friends, and the joys, sorrows, and opportunities open to any other," to quote its website. Down Home Ranch also welcomes 160 people with disabilities to summer residential camps. What a beautiful contribution Down Home Ranch makes to countless families by giving their children opportunities they may not have otherwise.
Friday, March 16, 2012
National Nutrition Month
As a nurse, mother and a person who wants to live a long and healthy life, I've been interested in nutrition for a long time. Healthy eating not only provides fuel on a daily basis, but also impacts our quality of life well into the future. I'm reminded of one my mother's favorite sayings, "If I would have known I was going to live this long, I would taken better care of myself!"
I learned recently that the month of March is designated as National Nutrition Month by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Wanting to learn more, I visited the organization's website, and even for a person who prides herself on a good amount of knowledge about healthy nutrition, there was plenty of information for all ages and all levels to read and digest (couldn't help myself!).
I was especially interested in reading the section about popular diet reviews. Who hasn't read about the latest trend diet and thought, this may be just the way to take off those stubborn, extra 10 pounds? The section offers reviews by experts on how to spot the most recent craze from the nutrition plan that could be a life-changer. For their reviews of diet books, experts looked at the following: claims made by the author; details of the diet plan; nutritional weaknesses and strengths; and the registered dietitian's assessment of the books.
Perhaps the most worth-while read, is section 25, Healthy Snacks for Kids. It's full of creative ways to keep children wanting to reach for healthy choices, like making snack kabobs made of low fat cheese cubes and grapes on pretzel sticks or healthy ice cream sandwiches made of frozen yogurt, graham crackers and slices of banana. I personally think those snacks sound great for adults too!
For more information on healthy eating and National Nutrition Month, please visit http://www.eatright.org/.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Dick Wallrath. It's not a household name but maybe it should be. Dick's story is nothing short of amazing. It's what movies are made of—and are—in this case. I had the pleasure and honor of attending the movie premiere of "Deep in the Heart" at the Paramount on Wednesday night. The movie is Dick's life story.
What a fun evening. But more importantly, what an inspiring evening as we watched an incredibly moving and touching story about determination, forgiveness, redemption and generosity. Dick has single handedly changed untold numbers of lives through his generous donations for scholarships. Actually, no one has ever given more financially to the Texas 4-H and Texas FFA Scholarship Programs than Dick Wallrath.
After battling demons of substance abuse Dick found strength through his faith that made him realize the importance of family. He realized that love and family relationships are the true measure of success. Dick and his sons built a successful business and then went on to "give back" in the form of supporting Texas 4-H and FFA. The movie has a great cast—Jon Gries, Elaine Hendrix, DB Sweeney and Val Kilmer. It opens this weekend. I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. And, it's always nice to see a fellow Texan share his success so generously.
Congratulations and thank you, Dick!
Monday, February 06, 2012
Our Many Blessings
One of the best parts of this job—my volunteer role as First Lady—is getting to extol Texas' many virtues. Today I found myself particularly reflective as the Governor and I were interviewed by Shannon Bream, a reporter with Fox News Channel. We, Texans, have so much to be thankful for...our healthy economy, our natural (and varied) beauty, our plethora of fun activities and events available in Texas just to name a few.
Perhaps what I'm most thankful for in our great state are the great people. This state is full of loving, generous people who want to serve their country, their community, their fellow friends and neighbors. In the busy-ness of life, sometimes it's easy to forget the most obvious blessings we have—the blessings of faith, friendships and family. I'm always appreciative for the opportunities that remind me what's most important.
By the way, the interview with Shannon will air tonight on the Special Report with Brett Baier and also on Sunday, Feb. 12, on America's News HQ with Shannon Bream.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Texas Strong
I get a lot of questions about what makes Texas' economy so strong and why it's such a great place to live, work and play. These people see the accolades our state earns, and notice the continued national recognition for our impressive job creation record. Recently, for example, Texas earned the "Best State for Jobs" ranking by Forbes.
It's no accident Texas gets such recognition. While the credit for our economic strength rightfully goes to the hard-working employers and employees of Texas, the Governor and his economic development team do what they can to help, taking a proactive role in touting Texas' business assets. For instance, when Washington state was recently considering a tax increase, some 90 companies in Washington received letters from the Governor inviting them to take a look at the Lone Star State.
A number of publications have given Texas kudos this past year for our economic strength. Site Selection Magazine, DCI and Area Development Magazine each recognized our business climate. USA Today wrote that Texas moved past New York as the nation's second largest economy, and the Wall Street Journal credited the state's low taxes and employer-friendly environment with helping make Texas the job creation capital of the nation. Very impressive!
Since economic development is an initiative I spend a considerable amount of time on, I'm always thrilled to hear when others recognize our desirable business climate. A healthy economy is good for all of us, and building and maintaining success like we're enjoying takes teamwork, with our economic development team including people from across the state who work in economic development corporations and chambers of commerce. They all do an outstanding job of serving as ambassadors and salespeople for our great state.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Warm Christmas Wishes
During the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays, I try to make time for reflection a priority. It helps keep my sanity during this exciting, frenetic time of year.
As I reflect on 2011, I think of my family's many blessings. What a joy and blessing for Rick and me to each have both of our parents. They've guided us, unconditionally loved us and instilled in us values and morals that made us who we are today. I am so very thankful we are still able to share our lives with them. We are grateful for all of our family . . . our children, our siblings, extended family and even the furry, four-legged Perry family members. They provide us with lots of laughs!
What a blessing to live in a free society and country. We owe a debt of gratitude to all who wear the uniform to protect our liberties. My prayers are with the soldiers and their families always, but especially during the holidays when their families and friends feel their absence even more.
I hope you and yours feel the spirit of Christmas and enjoy Christ's blessings now and throughout the year.
The Perry Family wishes you the merriest Christmas and a peace-filled, successful 2012.


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Patrick Thomassey, the attorney representing 17-year-old Alex Hribal, asked a judge for more time to prepare his defense.
Each is being held on $500,000 bond, accused of seriously injuring a 30-year-old man outside an off-campus restaurant.
Marla Priestley, a latent-fingerprint examiner, testified that she found a thumb print on a bottle of cyanide that matched Mr. Ferrante's.
The judge charged the jury this morning after two days of testimony and arguments in the penalty phase for Robert L. Burgess, 37.
PNC Grow Up Great celebrated its 10th anniversary with a vocabulary challenge — teaching the same lesson at the same time in 37 cities.
Spending is closely watched because it accounts for 70 percent of economic activity.
Penguins call up forward Jayson Megna to, at least, provide depth at forward for the next few games.
Steelers hope to continue making progress in stopping the outside zone-blocking scheme Sunday when they face Ravens.
Greenway Realty Holdings is planning to convert the Salvation Army building into a boutique hotel called Distrikt Pittsburgh.
WesBanco adds 23 offices, $1.9 billion in assets, $1.3 billion in deposits, and gains a top 10 market share in the Pittsburgh region.
Data from the National Retail Federation show that consumers are spending more money on all manner of Halloween.
Next week's recipe throwdown in Nashville features four area residents and one who used to live here.
Jake Gyllenhaal, looking haunted and hungry, plays a petty thief turned amoral freelance news photographer in Los Angeles.
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I will confess that most weekday afternoons at 4, I watch the Dr. Phil Show. I lost my guy card earlier this week so I might as well come clean on this too.
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Is Michigan head basketball coach John Beilein considering switching to baseball? No, he's not, but he at least had a little fun on Tuesday night when he had a chance to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Comerica Park for the Tigers-Orioles game. First all, Beilein's pitch was much better than fellow Michigan Wolverine Denard Robinson's, whose attempt was horrible — Shoelace didn't even get the ball to home plate when he tried a few months ago. Beilein's was just an average, pretty solid throw. Here's a video, courtesy of the Michigan Basketball Facebook page: Afterward, Beilein talked with the Detroit Free Press about the pitch — here's what he had to say: "I threw the ball really well. Then when I got up there to throw, it's a different situation. I was actually a little nervous although I would say I chickened out at the end. When I got out there, I said, 'I'm going to bring this baby' but I thought about it going into the dirt or over the top so I just threw it in there
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Rated 4 out of 5 by RafKam Quaint I like this hotel, it's quaint and old-worldly. Location is perfect for Cambridge. Yes, the hotel is old, and elevators aren't very fast at all, but it's part of its charm. I turned down an upgrade to a suite in favour of an early check in as I only stayed for a night. I really liked the Club Lounge here, as it was cozy and relaxing, with an espresso machine and good service. The room was nice, although I agree the bathroom was on the cramped side. Wifi, as well as cabled internet was not very fast at all, so there's room for improvement here. Also, front facing rooms suffer from noise as I don't think there is double-glazing. December 16, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Floman I Know You Can Do Better Room smelled like pesticides. Shower water pressure was among the worst I've seen. Took 3 tries to get someone on the phone to schedule a wake up call. August 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JKG0515 Great Location for Everything Boston! Great location for a great Boston weekend. Fantastic hotel with a comfort and charm that comes with age. Solid walls - no noise and extremely comfortable room. Location is great, just a couple blocks from Harvard Square and the T. Definitely take advantage of the T. You can get anywhere in Boston from this hotel very easily. Be sure to spend time exploring Harvard and the Square! The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful with suggestions and advice. Had limited opportunity to check out food and beverage - but what we did try was great. Thanks to the entire staff for a very peasant stay. June 17, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by KB228 Great Place to Stay in Cambridge I would likely have never foudn this gem if Boston hotels hadn't been sold out. A friend and I were stopping in Boston on the way back from other New England travel and couldn't find a room in Boston but got a room here. We were very happy when we saw the beautiful hotel! It is in a wonderful location and allowed us to do a lot of exploring around the local area. It is also very close to a Red Line stop so we could go over to Beacon Hill with no problem. The staff was friendly and we had no problems during out stay. The only thing is the elevator is REALLY small...like a closet. That was a little nerver wracking but certainly won't deter me from staying here again. September 8, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Willliam103 Why Amenities at the $60 Day's End accommodation? I have no idea what "SPG" means. Why would you use abbreviations for a survey with the general public?....When I get later in survey prompted to check Starwood preferred status, so learned what SPG means. Your communications incompetence is compounded when you use an acronym I don't recognize for a group I belong to!! At the rates you charge, the least one can expect is for you to provide mouthwash and a shower cap! More outrageous is the fact that your TripleA write up says that guest's amenity is a choice of newsapers, but the staff tell guests they are not complementary, like most high-class hotels, you pay for a newspaper like anyone else buying at the store! Do you ever stay at your competitor's even middle-level accommodations? You should try it; see what your competitors offer!! Staff never gave me the answer I wanted to expected when I had a question. May 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by 57vintage Nice and convenient I needed to be close to Harvard Law School, and the location was perfect. The room was spacious and comfortable, and a short walk to Harvard Square provided access to restaurants, the Coop and general retail. I would stay at this hotel again. It may not be spanking new, but has plenty of charm. August 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by KB228 Hotel Pleased My Most Unimpressable Friend While traveling around New England a friend and I decided to spend a night in Boston. All the hotels were sold out except for this gem in Cambridge. What serendipity! This hotel is beautiful and in a phenominal location. Not only is it very close to a Red Line stop (allowing my friend and I to explore Beacon Hill as we intended to do) but it is walking distance to everything you can possibly think of. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and the staff is very polite. My friend can usually find fault with anything (the sky is too blue...) but she actually said she was disappointed that we were only staying a night because she loved the hotel. I will definitely stay here again! September 12, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Lis9719 Not worth the price The hotel was nice and had a lot of potential but unless you are one of their SPGs, they don't care about you. For the price, parking was not included, nor was even a simple breakfast. The staff was very friendly while they thought you were a reward member, once they found out I wasn't they simply answered my questions to get me out of the way. July 30, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by RaulDC Nice weekend stay The reception staff was very responsive to my needs. The room was large and comfortable. Very quiet I had two great nights of sleep. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by NanaCF Exceptional Staff I cannot say enough about the professionalism of the staff of the Sheraton Commander, especially Stefanie Richardson. My recent visit to assist two grand children enroll at Harvard Summer School went flawlessly due to the staff and location of the Commander. All requests were handled in a timely manner and employees were polite and cheerful. I met Michael Guleserian, Gen'l Mgr, in the elevator and commented on his well-run establishment and great employees. Will ALWAYS return to his hotel on future visits to the Boston area. June 30, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Cetera73 Good for business travel I've stayed here twice, once alone on business and once with my family. The rooms are nice, but small, so it was much better when I was alone. Two of the 3 elevators are tiny---don't use them for much luggage. Front desk was very nice and helpful. The price for a location just off Harvard Square was fair. The hotel is about 1/3 mile from a subway station, so it's easy to get to downtown Boston. July 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Christoph Old style hotel near Harvard This Sheraton could easily have been branded as Luxury Collection. The restaurant offers a surprising variety with lots of southern accents. The hotel does not have a pool and the blinds in the room look nice but fail to keep the room dark early in the morning. July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Miggy823 Courtesy at its best!!! My stay at the Sheraton was wonderful! The overall staff was courteous, pleasant, and professional. The rooms and bathrooms were quite spacious and comfortable. Refrigerators, when needed and requested were not readily available, however. July 28, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by skjsming Definitely Older The hotel is going for an older feel which is not inline with my preferences. They have REALLY old small elevators, that take forever to come up to or down from the 6th fl. Again part of the charm of an old style hotel. The A/C unit would blow really hard/cold air directly across the bed as it was on the floor right next to the bed and there was no way to adjust it other then on/off. I had to cover the vents with pillows to redirect the air. The TV remote did not work, the wallpaper was starting to separate off the wall and the previous customer left the alarm on the clock set for 5 am so I got an unexpected wake up alarm. Look in the end not a terrible place just not for me given the other spg options September 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by mkmarj Excellent hotel! The staff, ambiance, and rooms are all fabulous. When there was a problem with noise from a nearby room, hotel staff responded immediately. Close proximity to Harvard and the Square is a real bonus. July 27, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by SB1974 Nice hotel, but very noisy Here are the details... We checked in a little earlier (2:00 PM) which was nice. Although my Gold status was recognized I don't think I got an upgrade. Usually an upgrade is on the higher floors and we were placed on the second floor. While the room is very nice and clean (there's nothing they can do about the size of the bathrooms), the noise coming form the outside traffic was very loud. I had a hard time getting any sleep at all during the night because of the noise. Maybe on the higher floors is not that bad, but I think the lower floors need a window upgrade for a better soundproofing insulation. Restaurant and gym were very nice and if they fix the noise problem this would be a very charming hotel. November 18, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by SLD22 Older hotel and not too clean Hotel is in need of a better housekeeping staff. Rooms are not comfortable from an HVAC perspective. Bathrooms have wall heater unit. Rooms have older AC/Heat unit that blows directly over the beds - so either too hot or too cold. Fire alarm went off twice in one night - had to evacuate hotel and walk down 5 flights of stairs. Valet parking is a joke. You pay $30 a night to park your car in an uncovered lot at the end of the block and walk to the hotel. Calling for your car in the morning results in having to walk back to the lot to get it - they don't even bring it to the door. January 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by UDLcrew Luxury Linens, Grat Salmon I found the linens on the bed to be very nice, adding a touch of luxury. I had the salmon in the restaurant, it even tasted special when placed in a to go container. July 24, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Grrr13 A few big problems. A/C was as loud as a truck all night long. At various times throughout the night, we had to turn the system off and on to get it to quiet it down. So although the bed and pillows were very comfortable, they were not enjoyed. Toilet and mirrors seemed to have been designed for very short people. Toilet appeared to be built for a child. I had to bend down to see my face in the mirror. The water pressure was so low, it made it difficult to shave. The wireless Internet connection was very week. I could not access the Internet on an Ipad. In conclusion, we left with very mixed feelings about this hotel. It is a wonderful location with a very "Cambridge"feel, but these details prevented us from having complete satisfaction. September 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dandvicb Swim weekend This hotel, while not having the typical hotel appearance (built in 1927), the accomadations were exactly what we expect with a Sheraton!! Staff was very helpful from the time we arrived late in evening to a late check out.!! The only downside were the elevators, small and slow, but for a 1927 structure, more than adequate. The Club lounge efor SPG members was always stocked and attended. entire facility was kept clean and spotless. We've been in the SPG family almost 5 years now and so happy we did!!. the SC hotel contributed to wonderful weekend in Boston!! December 10, 2011
Rated 2 out of 5 by phillipe Harvard Trip This hotel falls below the standard usually expected of Sheraton. Starting with the big illuminated sign outside where most of the letters are out. Room was not made up on first night of stay, food trash was not removed, bed made or bathroom cleaned. Front desk offered no explanation or compensation. Service in the restaurant was slow and inattentive - although food was good. Even for an old building, hotel displays its wear and verges on the shabby. June 20, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by dego963 SPG Guest Hello, My overall complaint is how I was treated as an SPG member. I was on a business trip with multiple SPG members all which were treated like SPG members and I was not. For example my colleague is an SPG member and has only accumulated 1000 points, but he had access to the SPG lounge. If you look at my Activity I have built up quite a bit of points. Needless to say, every other hotel I have stayed at I have received the SPG status except for the Sheraton Commander. I will be traveling back to the Boston area, but I don't think I'll be staying an SPG hotel unless we can get this rectified for the next time. I don't hear from anyone on this matter I will assume that it won't be resolved and I'll plan on booking my hotel elsewhere. November 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jeanniez Service Very good and front desk people really helped us with directions. July 20, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by jmcx2 Poor rooms, poor service Hello - I stayed in room 606. 1) The sink water pressure was too low during my stay - shaving and washing my face were very difficult. 2) When the bathroom fogs up, the words "I see you" can be clearly seen written across the mirror - clever prank but freaky none-the-less. 3) I was told at check in that I don't need to call for a cab in advance because they are lined up outside all morning, but when I went out to get a cab there were none. 4) The doorman tried to radio the front desk to call for a cab and then went inside but never came out. I waited around for a while and finally found a cab going by. I did appreciate the breakfast and thought the room and common areas were nice and clean, but overall I'll be staying elsewhere next time. October 18, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tarzan Very Nice Room Overall I would recommend this hotel. The rooms were "comfy". There are only two caveats to this: first, The room heater is very very noisy - so much so that it will wake you out of a deep sleep when it comes on in the middle of the night. Second, I think the staff parking is on the side of the building. If your room heater is on and a car is running under your window, it pulls in the exhaust from the car... On the plus side, the room/bed/chairs were quite comfortable and I really liked how they have an umbrella in every room for emergencies. February 16, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by OKG857 Disappointment Tiny elevators size of a phone booth so two people with luggage cannot ride together; tiny room; could not adjust A/C - either hot and stuffy or bitter cold air blowing over you while you sleep; mattress and pillows uncomfortable; did not know pets allowed - awakened overnight by barking dog; asked for advice on nearby restaurants, but was simply given a list; so disappointed I used my SPG points to stay here 2 nights June 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ProudMom14 Exceeding Expectations We have happily stayed at The Commander many times during our daughter's time at Harvard. But the wonderful hospitality in the form of complimentary ice cream, Bailey's and coffee, champagne and strawberries, chocolate fountain, photos, and gifts of the charming Dr. Seuss book and photo mug... WOW! All of this combined with the warmth of the staff made this the BEST place to stay for graduation. You made this once in a lifetime occasion even more special. Thank you!!! June 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Elgato Super location! We stayed at the Sheraton Commander because it is close to our son's apartment in Cambridge. We were able to walk almost everywhere, and the T was close by as well. The room was very clean and spacious. We enjoyed our stay and will stay there again on our next visit. The staff was incredibly helpful. July 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cubs53 Proximity This Hotel provides great proximity not only to Harvard University but also to the subway system into Boston. This is our second time using this Hotel and we will continue to utilize it in future trips to the Boston. July 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Vermonter A classic hotel I've stayed many times at the Sheraton Commander, and it's central location just off Harvard Square is convenient. The staff has always been very helpful to me. Ironically, as a Platinum, I've generally refused the room upgrade, preferring instead the exceptionally quiet smaller rooms on the back of the hotel. The junior suites on the front are beautiful, but the street below is simply too noisy for me as a light sleeper. That's not the hotel's fault for the street noise, and other folks might not be bothered by the noise. January 15, 2012


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