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A Los Angeles developer and the residents of condos overlooking Newport Bay are at war over something one media source likened to an Arrested Development plot line. At issue is Rick Caruso's 216-foot private yacht Invictus, which the Newport Beach Harbor Commission approved for anchorage in Newport ... More >>
Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" is the song of the summer, and helps continue the Thicke family's run of pop culture ubiquity. After all, Robin's father Alan played Kirk Cameron's father on Growing Pains, penned the theme songs for "The Facts of Life" and "What's Happening," and will get a star on Ca ... More >>
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There was news that the U.N. suggested that insects are one way to solve world hunger problems (mmm, chapulines!). They're a good source of protein, the U.N. report says, referring to bugs as "minilivestock." Stephen Colbert, in a biting, if only satiric segment on his show last night lambasted them ... More >>
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This week, MTV premiered its new show "Nikki & Sara LIVE." A fun skewering of pop culture, the show continues in the tradition of razor-sharp wit and disarming charm from buddy-outings that has brought some of the most fun moment of original programming for almost the channel's entire existence. Bei ... More >>
Last night the NBC Peacock plucked one of its brightest feathers as Thursday night comedy staple "30 Rock" aired its final episode. Since 2006, the show's cycled in some of the decade's most memorable music cameos and memorable original songs. With the show's theme and most of its original scores co ... More >>
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Wealthy Asians are buying up European investment visas—essentially residency permits that can help pave the path to dual citizenship. Our colleagues at Barron's Penta Asia note that, in some instances, the trend is helping to sweeten the terms for all well-heeled folks. In Greece, for instance, the Parliament is expected to alter its Golden Visa program to allow for three generations of one family to buy a five-year residence permit for just EUR250,000 (or $312,000). Interestingly, the Chinese politburo is scrutinizing the program for potentially corrupt government officials trying to launder money outside of the country.
Other visas highlighted in the story: Portugal requires investors fork over at least EUR500,000; Cyprus requires a EUR300,000 property purchase, and offers immediate citizenship with a EUR2.5 million property investment.
In mid-October, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation unveiled two new versions of its long-range, large-cabin jets, the G500 and G600, to be delivered in 2018 and 2019. It is already taking orders for these new iterations squarely aimed at well-heeled globetrotters. The company's pitch: Better fuel efficiency and faster jets will save business executives time and money.
When Gulfstream CEO Larry Flynn started in the business twenty years ago, 80% of jets were sold in the U.S. and 20% internationally. Now, the mix is 50/50. Growth isn't coming from mature markets like Europe or the Middle East, but from the emerging markets, with clients in China, Russia and Brazil helping the firm by keeping a steady stream of orders coming in during the recession. These emerging market moguls have business interests all over the world, so they need longer-range planes that seat more people, Flynn says.
Today, six of Gulfstream's eight jets have large cabins to meet the ever growing demand from business executives. The G500 and G600 can fit up to nineteen passengers, among the largest cabins offered by Gulfstream, but at lower price points than the company's longest range plane, the G650. The jets carry a price tag of $43.5 million, for the G500, and $54.5 million, for the G600, while Gulfstream's top-of-the line models can approach $70 million. Penta recently named Gulfstream's premier offering, the G650 costing $64.5 million, the best long range, large cabin jet. For more, see Penta's "Finest Five."
The kids are getting older, and it's time to seriously start the family-wealth discussion. But you're hesitant to inform the hormonal bunch because they've inherited your hard-charging stubbornness. Conversations easily and often go nuclear.
St. Louis-based Matter Family Office, which manages $2.5 billion for wealthy families in St. Louis and Denver, claims to have a path through such issues in its specially-created program. Before any signed-up family member is allowed a seat at the wealth-discussion table, they must first fill out a personality questionnaire. An algorithm then spits out a pie chart with percentages scoring each person as, say, a "clear thinker," "empathic" or "enjoys the unusual."
Sounds lightweight, but family-therapy counselor Courtney Pullen, head of The Pullen Consulting Group, who was brought in by Matter, weaves this patchwork of pie-chart psych traits into a broader dialogue on topics like family governance. After that, Matter officers step in to produce concrete and actionable plans out of some of the discussions. Pullen charges from $4,000 (for a 1-day personality test with follow-up family chat) to $20,000 (for a biannual retreat, not including travel expenses.) Matter's clients get up to a 12.5% discount.
Roughly half of the firm's clients have been through the program, says Matter CEO Kathy Lintz. Might sound hokey to some, but the goal, she says, is to stop the "teaching and preaching" and instead get families "listening and learning." The program's premise—which alone might send a type-A personality into an apoplectic fury– is that everyone should have a say in family decision-making.
How are the world's wealthiest business owners investing their money? A survey conducted by Scorpio Partnership and BNP Paribas Wealth Management offers a glimpse. Among the key findings uncovered among the world's increasingly younger millionaires and billionaires: These serial entrepreneurs are keeping a sizable portion of their wealth tied up in their businesses, betting that their own profitability far outstrips any investment in their home countries.
The Scorpio/BNP report surveyed 2,523 entrepreneurs spread across 17 different countries, with an average net worth of $7.6 million. The respondents were either majority owners in their own businesses, angel investors, or both. For these folks, entrepreneurship is in their blood, says Sebastian Dovey, founder of Scorpio Partnership. (See also Scorpio's ranking of the world's largest private banks). The report found that nearly 60% come from families who have run businesses. But there is a range based on geography: In countries like Taiwan, Spain and Poland, 80% of those surveyed came from families similarly bitten by the entrepreneurial bug.
Interestingly, in developed markets such as the U.K, U.S., Germany and France, that figure came in around 50%. There's more to this low-looking figure than meets the eye. In emerging markets, which are still maturing, "having family backers is important. In the U.S. and Europe, however, "we're seeing a growing number of first timers," Dovey says. In other words: Self-starting entrepreneurs, without a family legacy in business, supporting their efforts in the background. Think Silicon Valley.
As family foundations move from writing checks to a range of charities to tackling specific issues, some begin considering board members that aren't part of the family tree. But private bankers, lawyers, and philanthropic service-providers caution about issues that can crop up when you recruit outsiders, from alienating family members to sowing discord in the ranks. It's touchy business, they say. Here are a few tips on how to manage these philanthropic outsiders without setting off a war.
It can work to a foundation's advantage to seek non-family advice. David Ratcliffe, an executive in U.S. Trust's philanthropy unit, cites a few reasons. For instance, a family that was taking on a complex problem, say, breast cancer research, might want a clinician's expertise that could stretch the impact of the foundation's charitable dollars. Others may be looking for more diverse views to break the tendency toward groupthink. Or, the family may simply want to bring in a former foundation executive to instill professionalism in younger board members.
Still, a family foundation is set up for reasons many outsiders simply won't care about, like preserving the family's mission, legacy, and values. So when considering whether or not to bring in non-relatives you have to be sure they aren't simply trying to advance their own agenda at the expense of family goals, says Neil Kawashima, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery. Board members aren't necessarily taking home fat paychecks, $17,000 is typical according to foundation advisory Exponent Philanthropy, so they must have some incentive to serve on the board. "So you have to ask: How much will they be compensated and will they have a say in a certain number of grants?" Kawashima says.
When it comes to investing in private companies, the superrich are increasingly taking matters into their own hands. They're shunning private-equity funds and investing directly in private companies, drawing on their own entrepreneurial experiences and their network of similarly successful business owners.
A recent survey by McNally Capital, a Chicago-based advisor to family offices, found that 77% of ultra-wealthy families prefer direct deals over private equity funds, up from 59% in 2010. The survey covered 100 families, with a median net worth of $1 billion. The overwhelming reasons cited for investing directly in private companies was to "leverage my experience and knowledge" and "achieve outsized returns."
Bob Casey, senior managing director of research at the Family Wealth Alliance, cites another reason. "Private equity funds and fund of funds are increasingly seen as overpriced, lacking transparency, liquidity, and control, among other shortcomings," he says.
According to the study, 52% of the families plan to complete at least two private deals this year and they're eyeing 20%-plus annual returns for these investments over the next five to 10 years.
It was bound to happen: As the market has exploded in recent years, legions of scholars, former gallery owners, and others have gone into business as art advisors, offering their services to help folks build a smart art collection. Walk into any big art fair and you'll bump into dozens of these creatures, maybe hundreds. But should you hire one?
Good art advisors coach everyone from the greenhorn needing an education to the aficionado hunting down specific works to fill out their collection. Karen Boyer runs the art advisory Elements in Play and is a former hedge-fund executive who studied art history at the Sorbonne and turned it into a consulting business.
Boyer is currently hunting for works from artists such as Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly for clients wanting some serious art cred. "A lot of times, these works are hanging on someone else's wall in another country," she says.
For the art collecting newbies, the first order of business for an advisor is to help educate the client. In an initial 45-minute meeting, Boyer swipes through thousands of images on her iPad to get her clients' reactions, discovering, say, that they don't like brightly colored figurative paintings. She then takes them to galleries or art fairs, sometimes challenging their initial tastes.
The venerable Swiss watch brand IWC– tagline "Engineered for Men" –recently launched the Portofino Midsize collection, with a smaller dial size and sprays of diamonds. This feminine line is just the beginning, says CEO Georges Kern, as women and Asian buyers become more important to the famously masculine brand.
There are 27 different iterations of the Portofino Midsize, with a wide-ranging mix of straps, complications, case materials and varying degrees of bling. A Portofino Midsize in stainless steel and twelve diamonds at the dial's hour markers, will set you back $6,050. The high-end model, priced as high as $42,700, is 37mm wide, sports a red-gold dial and 66 diamonds encircling the bezel (dial rim) and at the hour markers, and includes mechanical wonders like a moon-phase display and 42-hour power reserve.
That petite and feminine assembly of the Portofino Midsize is quite the departure from the chest-thumping, robustly-sized dials for which the brand is best known. At IWC's Madison Ave. boutique in Manhattan, the new Midsize collection was viewable amongst its six other brands, including the steely Aquatimer dive watches, the bold and complicated Portuguese, and the hardcore Da Vinci. With dials as large as 49mm, they stand in stark contrast to the delicate luster of the Midsize Portofino's. (To learn more about IWC and its unique history, see Barron Penta's "Born in the U.S.A.")
Does your child want to study abroad? At the University of Cambridge , 800 years of history mean that things are done a little differently. The university is full of gardens, which are inexplicably forbidden to undergraduates, and libraries, which require permission from on-high to access. Then there are the prescribed peculiarities of high table, a Byzantine ritual when students formally sit down to dinner. To the outsider, the quirks of a British institution of higher learning can appear intimidating. But for an American student wishing to taste life overseas, to engage with a venerable academic institution where things are done very differently than at an American liberal arts college, then Cambridge – or even, dare I say it, Oxford, a hated rival known in Cambridge as 'The Other Place' – is a university well worth considering.
I am one such American who has survived the English donning system. Raised in New Jersey, I first attended Saint Andrews University in Scotland, where I picked up an undergraduate degree in medieval history; this spring, I added a Masters in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic studies from Cambridge. Here are my pointers for American students considering going abroad:
If you hold low-cost stock of great Burgundy and Bordeax wines, it pays to know what attracts the interest of Asian wine enthusiasts, who are buying up rare vintages for investment reasons. Our colleagues at Barron's Penta Asia recently published an interesting article outlining how the latest Sotheby's wine sales went in Hong Kong. The top seller was a bottle of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache 1990, which sold for HKD50,000 ($6,500.)
Our take: If you own low-cost stock of Romanee-Conti, consider selling. Such prices won't be around forever. Eventually some other vintage du jour will grab the interests of Chinese and Russian moguls.
Written with Barron's wit and often contrarian perspective, Penta provides the affluent with advice on how to navigate the world of wealth management, how to make savvy acquisitions ranging from vintage watches to second homes, and how to smartly manage family dynamics.
Richard C. Morais, Penta's editor, was Forbes magazine's longest serving foreign correspondent, has won multiple Business Journalist Of The Year Awards, and is the author of two novels: The Hundred-Foot Journey and Buddhaland, Brooklyn. Robert Milburn is Penta's reporter, both online and for the quarterly magazine. He reviews everything from family office regulations to obscure jazz recordings.

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Delphi Sudbury Celebrates Employees' Training Success with On-Site Graduation Ceremony
A Suffolk-based high technology manufacturing plant is equipping its workforce with the skills required to further the cause of greener, more fuel efficient engine technology
Release Date: March 31, 2010
SUDBURY, UK Delphi, a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments, is awarding several of its Suffolk-based employees with a level two National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Business Improvement Techniques on April 1, 2010. Phil Ramsey, Sudbury plant manager, will present the employees with certificates during an on-site graduation ceremony. The business improvement qualifications form part of Delphi's ongoing commitment to providing technical training for its 700-strong Sudbury workforce, as the company introduces a new generation of greener, more fuel efficient diesel injectors and fuel filters. Employees can also enroll in a level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations, with the first group of 10 employees having completed 11 weeks of training at West Suffolk College. Funding for both courses was obtained through the government initiative 'Train to Gain'.
"This was the first time that Delphi Sudbury had been able to secure government funding of this nature and the standards achieved by those taking part are exceptional," said Ramsey. "I am confident this initiative will bear fruit by further enabling our workforce to incorporate technological improvements which promote greener and more efficient vehicle engines."
Global automotive parts manufacturer Delphi is awarding several of its Suffolk-based employees with NVQ level 2 qualifications in Business Improvement Techniques.
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Worldwide vehicle emission standards are becoming increasingly strict, with governments issuing rigorous guidelines for vehicle manufacturers designed to increase fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. With new emission levels announced by governments in advance of the date of implementation, Delphi is continually developing components to comply with regulations ahead of time. This entails working with detailed technical drawings and complex new machinery and manufacturing processes. The current NVQ training courses will equip Delphi Sudbury employees with the necessary tools to understand and address these challenges.
Since October 2009, Delphi has invested in training for several employees to attend the Business Improvement Technique course, during which each attendee has completed over 100 hours of training, assessment and presentations. A second group of employees is scheduled to begin the Performing Engineering Operations course at West Suffolk College in April, while over 250 Sudbury-based employees have completed the 'Skills for Life' assessment, a prerequisite for commencing a National Vocational Qualification. All training is externally assessed and accredited.
Delphi's Sudbury operations manufactures injector nozzles for heavy duty diesel applications with core capabilities in precision grinding, electro discharge machining (EDM), automatic injector assembly, and high pressure testing. The site also manufactures direct and indirect injection nozzles for common rail systems, as well as filters.
The business improvement qualifications form part of Delphi's ongoing commitment to providing technical training for its 700-strong Sudbury workforce, as the company introduces a new generation of greener, more fuel efficient components.
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Artist and Arts Extension Service's Administrative Assistant Perry Huntoon's exhibition at Ode, a boutique in Northampton, MA, opens on Friday, July 12 at 6 pm. Her work is a series of abstract, painted wood clouds and mountains that play off of weight vs. lightness, color and shape. The work was funded in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council.
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Online court records say Zachary Gilliam has been charged with escape when under arrest on a felony charge.
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Three home boats set for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Al Hameli misses out through illness, but manager Gillman returns to the water
Abu Dhabi: Following the disappointing news that Ahmad Al Hameli will miss the remaining two rounds of the 2012 UIM F1 H20 World Championship through illness, Thani Al Qamzi and Majid Al Mansouri will represent Team Abu Dhabi in this weekend's 21st Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at the ADIMSC.
They will be joined by Team Abu Dhabi's team manager Scott Gillman, who is switching from management duties to race in a third Team Abu Dhabi boat. Gillman, a four-time UIM F1 world champion, took 23 victories from 90 F1 GP starts and is ranked second in the hall of fame for most race wins.
Al Hameli was a firm favourite to win his first ever world title this season, but illness kept him away from October's Grand Prix of China and his recuperation period means that he will also miss the last two rounds in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
The Emirati's absence has left the door open for Qatar Team's Alex Carella to close in on a second successive world title, although Frenchman Phillipe Chiappe and Finland's Sami Selio are well-placed to prevent the Italian from repeating last year's success.
Team Abu Dhabi's Al Qamzi also has a mathematical chance to win the title. On paper he trails Carella by 34 points, but with 40 points at stake for the winner of the last two races, bad luck for Carella could propel Al Qamzi into contention.
The ADIMSC-based team will also be hoping to strengthen their challenge for the UIM F1 Teams' Cup. Team Abu Dhabi currently lead the Qatar Team by 11 points.
Team Abu Dhabi run under the auspices of the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) with support from the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). The team is run under the patronage of Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the UAE, and Etihad Airways is the official carrier.
Mohammad Al Mehairbi will represent Team Abu Dhabi in the pair of UIM F-4S races for the Eurofin Trophy. The Emirati is tied fifth in the points' standings heading into the Abu Dhabi race weekend.
Free practice and the time trials for the F-4S runners start at 9.20am on Thursday and the F1 boats hit the water at 10.30am. The first of the two F-4S races starts at 1.30pm and F1 qualifying gets under way at 3pm.
Friday's action gets under way with F-4S free practice and time trials from 9.15am and further F1 practice from 10.15am. The second of the F-4S races starts at 1.30pm and precedes the 2012 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi, starting at 3.30pm.
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This product darkens my lashes nicely and overall makes them look fuller.My main issue is that I can't get over the smell! I've also notice a few flakes under my eyes during the day.Will not repurchase.
It works well, it lengthens and thickens perfectly. But it has weird rose type smell to it.
I wish I would've bought this in waterproof, so it would have held my curl better. But I liked how it made my lashes very thick and long. And it was pretty affordable.
I love this mascara! This one and CG Lash blast are my HG! I love the extreme volume it gives my skimpy asian lashes. It moderately holds a curl. I just love this mascara! The smell is really easy to get used to as well.
I picked this up at 'duty free' and was looking forward to using it whilst away. What a disappointment. Put on one coat and no discernible difference. Thought a second coat would start to make a difference, but no - nothing. I'm beginning to wonder if I have a dud. Would not repurchase, or recommend.
Bought the regular one, not the water proof formula. I wish I bought the waterproof one, though. This one smudges and if I'm not careful I weat bits of it on my cheeks in no time.
Otherwise it is great, you can either use one layer, looking as if your lashes would be dark and defined naturally, or several layers for more drama.
The tube is fun, in the banana yellow coat, but looks sort of cheap.
When I wear this product my lashes are so full , long, and voluminous that they look like I am wearing falsies! I bought the waterproof version of this mascara in a two pack at Target for something like 7$. It was the best 7$ I've ever spent.
My only gripe with this Mascara is that I hate the wand. It makes application a bit sloppy if you have shorter, dense, and/or curly lashes (like i do). I would suggest using a lash comb with this mascara.
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WOW. I LOVE this mascara. I got it in brown black by mistake, since I usually get black or blackest black, but I love the natural look it gives. But it really lengthens and thickens my eyelashes and I just, WOW recommend it!
I really wanted to love this mascara but it sucked! Everyone else who said it has a weird smell was right!! No other mascara smells as bad as this. Some people on here said it was too wet but I found mine to be too dry. I'm glad I only paid $4 for it.I much rather prefer Maybelline turbo boost mascara. That is my fav mascara. Like all other mascaras, this may work for some people but not for others.
**Update** Well, I gave this another shot, I added a tiny bit of water to it because I thought it was too dry last time. That seemed to have made it better. I guess it's not too bad of a mascara. It does lengthen and add volume to my lashes. I still won't be repurchasing this because the smell is AWFUL. It really does stink. I definitely prefer the turbo boost mascara over this one.
it created good volume but it was kind of messy if you know what i mean! i am asian so my lashes point down and this product didn't keep the curls very well! and very weird smell but i got over it pretty fast!
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Hill forum sheds light on complicated trade economics surrounding Russia, Ukraine
On April 23rd, the Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy hosted a Georgetown on the Hill event entitled "Russia, Ukraine, and Trade" in the Rayburn House Office Building. The panel was introduced by J. Bradford Jensen, Senior Policy Scholar, Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy and led by CBPP Senior Industry Fellow Bob Vastine. Speakers included: Anders Åslund, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Paul Carpenter, Principal and Chairman of the Brattle Group, Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director for the European Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Randi Levinas, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the U.S.-Russia Business Council. The group discussed the current tensions in Russia and the Ukraine and the potential impacts on trade and commerce between Russia, Ukraine, the United States and Europe.
Heather Conley began the panel by covering past attempts by the West to integrate Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union and emphasizing that we are seeing a kind of second collapse of the Soviet Union. Conley explained how many Western governments are going through stages of grief — at times denying the situation, at other times attempting to bargain through treaties and sanctions but often projecting anger at the state of relations with Russia. Conley also noted that Putin's current rhetoric has incorporated terms last used by Catherine II and indicate a clearly different worldview from the Westernization of Russia in the past few decades.
Anders Åslund outlined recent events, discussing how the upcoming Ukrainian election may spur further Russian action. Åslund discussed how intertwined the Russian and Ukrainian economies are, especially around Russia's military. In the current Ukrainian economy, 34% of exports are machinery that is mainly going to Russia, and these include key items for Russia's military including helicopter engines and long range missiles. As Russia continues to pursue actions in Ukraine, the size and importance of these industries will likely influence Putin's decisions. Åslund stated that for the West, there are two major courses of action, either war or major sanction and as Russia accounts for only 2.9% of the global economy, sanctions may not lead to massive global damage to the economy.
Randi Levinas mentioned the Yiddish saying that "Man Plans and God Laughs" to emphasize that before the actions in the Ukraine this year, there had been hints of positive economic steps between the US and Russian economy. Russia's Minister of Economic Development had visited the US to encourage additional trade earlier in the year and there had been tentative discussion around bilateral investment treaties, but political tensions have overshadowed these steps forward. Although the export market between the two countries is smaller than might be expected given the counties' size, there is still $11.2b in trade and Russia remains one of the ten biggest economies in the world.
Paul Carpenter focused on importance of energy, specifically oil and natural gas, in the geopolitical situation in Russia. Half of the natural gas Russia supplies to Europe goes through the Ukraine and 30% of the gas in Europe comes from Russia. Unlike the oil market, natural gas is not a perfect commodity with a true spot price, so dealing with shocks in the gas market remains difficult for European countries receiving natural gas from Russia. America's production of liquefied natural gas is still increasing and so will not have the ability to offset a reduced Russian supply for the next few years.
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Cabin, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Sleeps 4 Maximum, $800 weekly rental fee
The Grizzly Den is a smoke-free authentic log cabin on the Pine River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is approximately 40 miles north of the Mackinac Bridge. The cabin is located on Snowmobile Trail #472 northeast of Trout Lake. At the Grizzly Den, you'll experience the quiet, beauty, and seclusion of the U.P.
There is no electricity or television at the Grizzly Den. The cabin's green energy comes from a solar powered 12-volt electrical and lighting system, with optional gas lighting. There is a propane hot water heater and self-contained water pump system. The cabin offers a thermostat controlled vented gas fireplace for cozy heat, a full bath, and a kitchen with a gas stove. At this point in time, no refrigerator is available so make sure you bring your cooler.
The bedroom is in the upstairs loft which contains one queen and one full size bed. There is comfortable sleeping for up to 4 occupants maximum at the Grizzly Den log cabin.
The cabin is located 1 1/2 miles from our home and is nestled in the Hiawatha National Forest. In the winter you park at our home and snowmobile the groomed trail to the Grizzly Den. We will assist with luggage to the log cabin upon arrival. All other seasons you can drive to the cabin.
The Grizzly Den is a year-round rental. Fishermen will be able to fish for brook, brown, and rainbow trout, perhaps seeing an occasional salmon swimming upstream. The bird hunters will enjoy the large population of Partridges in the area. The area is also excellent for bear hunting. The North Country hiking trail is just 3 miles west of the Grizzly Den on the same forest road. There are miles and miles of excellent off-road and ATV trails. Kayaking is not possible on the Pine River but there are many lakes in the area that provide excellent kayaking opportunities.
Sightseeing includes the Tahquamenon Falls, Soo Locks, the Mackinac Bridge and nearby Mackinac Island, as well as historical Whitefish Point. You can visit three of the five Great Lakes from our location. Lake Superior is approximately 35 miles to the north, and Lakes Michigan and Huron are approximately 35 miles south and east.
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Keywords: Pine River frontage, trout stream, snowmobile trail, bear hunting, partridge hunting, ATV trails, hiking, Hiawatha National Forest, secluded, private, quiet, Upper Peninsula cabin, Trout Lake, Rudyard, eastern Upper Peninsula, wildlife, fishing, loft, kayaking, day trips
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- Penny @ The Comforts of Home said...
Those pillows are so cute Kathy. Love your chair! That was a great buy.
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Love the flag pillows and the chair looks beautiful and comfy!
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I remember when you first made your pillow, Kathleen.
I'm not surprised they are selling so well!
I think Winged back chairs are so comfortable...You sure got yours for a great price and it will match everything!
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Not at all ready. The pillows are adorable. Love the chair!
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They are really lovely... Janice
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The chair is so pretty...I can't see all of the room but it looks great with the rug. I love the pillows, too. A nice feminine touch on Old Glory! :)
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- Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...
The gingham ruffled pillow is sooo cute!!
That chair was an amazing deal! Looks so cushy and comfortable!.
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I can't believe you got the chair for such a great price. It's classic and looks comfortable too.
Your pillows are so cute! I never decorate for July 4th with the exception of hanging our flag. I'm going to Pin your cuties though. I saw one of your pillows from years ago on Pinterest a couple of days ago. One of those cute house pillows you used to make. Loved them!
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great buy on that chair....and those pillows are adorable...I like the one with the small checks...looks like a girls petticoat! Have a Happy 4th!
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I love your new chair...and consignment shops are great for finding furniture in great shape for lower prices. I need to go visit our local ones....:)
Beautiful pillows...
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- Angela @ Cottage Magpie said...
Those pillows are so cute!!! And your wing chair is a fantastic score. Yay! ~Angela~
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What a clever design for the patriotic pillows!! Just lovely.
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Your work is impeccable! As always, brilliant!!!!
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NEW YORK Weaker aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange and lower sales volumes weighed on Alcoa Inc.s revenue in the first quarter, but productivity improvements and a more favorable value-added product mix helped to boost the companys net income compared with the same period last year.
"This was a strong quarter led by record profitability in our downstream business, improved results in our midstream business and remarkable upstream performance in the face of weak metal prices," Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoas chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
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Iron Man Bedroom Decorating Ideas - In term of designing a bedroom for kids, it seems we are demanded to be more creative and innovative. It is mainly used so that they want to stay longer inside and also feel more comfortable in doing all their hectic activities. It is okay of course, to use a certain interior style, like contemporary or vintage in their bedroom. But, there are now so many other ideas still related to home decorations that you can just try by noticing well their hobby and also preference. Even, you can also use their favorite characters as the main theme as well, like adapting their cartoon movies or superheroes. This article then will explain more Iron Man bedroom decorating ideas along with what you have to prepare. Of course, it is particularly suggested for the boy's bedroom. So, are you interested in knowing more what they are? Just continue your reading then.
Iron Man Bedroom Decorating Ideas – Wallpaper and Sticker
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Applying the images of Iron Man on furniture will be best done if you prefer painting your wall rather than attaching wallpaper. Why? It is for the reason of balance. Overall, wallpaper prefer something colorful and more complicated, therefore, it will not be really good if furniture you want to apply is in the same condition too. For the rooms with wallpaper, you can just try to let your furniture plain without too many complicated details and images.
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- southernwayfarer Aug 29, 2007 12:15 PM
I just moved to Boston for a new job and am looking for a fun day-trip outside the city for this weekend. I apologize for not doing advanced research but this is a last minute outing and most of my time has been spent unpacking and getting settled in my new job. Does anyone have suggestions for a nice destination that includes good food? maybe within 2-3 hrs of the city? I just found a nice thread from twentyoystahs about heading up to Bar Harbor but I'm afraid that's a little too much driving. I'll have to quote him on what I'm looking for - "good food, served in a casual environment, emphasis on authentic, local cooking. The more history a place has, the better." Nothing too expensive and I have to say I'm willing to give a little on the food if its a really cool place. Thanks in advance...
This time of year, you can't go wrong going in any direction out of Boston. Here is one trip that I would personally choose over almost any other if you're talking 2-3 hours from Boston:
The Thompson House Eatery, Jackson, NH. About 2 1/2 to 3 hours from Boston, Jackson is one of the nicest towns in New Hampshire. It's at the base of Mount Washington, so the scenery is fantastic. The Thompson House Eatery is on the village loop, and features such entrees as crab cakes, pork tenerloin, and lamb chops. The atmosphere is pure New England, with a colonial feel to it.
Other daytrips (including good restaurants) that I would take include Wellfleet on Cape Cod (Duck Creeke Tavern for dinner), Stonington, CT (Noah's), Ogunquit, ME (Bintliff's), and central Mass. (Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield).
re: hiddenboston
I think THE is pretty average, actually. And the waitstaff is unbearably slow. That part of NH is gorgeous; it's too bad that Coyote Rose closed down - best option in the area. What about Duck Fat up in Portland?
re: gini
We were at the THE a few weeks ago and got pretty prompt service. Maybe they were having a good night. ;-b
To me, it doesn't really matter where you eat in the Jackson area; just being up there is good enough for me. Having said that, some of the other places I like in that area include the Stonehurst Manor and the Moat Mountain Smokehouse (both in North Conway), and the Red Parka (Glen), though I wouldn't classify any of them as a destination spot.
re: hiddenboston
Bintliff's ? would never go to Ogunquit for that. Ogunquit is 90 miles from Boston. Beautiful place, georgous beach lots of places to eat. For lobster, steamers and chowder, rum punch-sitting out on the deck next the the water- BArnicle Billy's. For excellent food with wonderful ocean view- MCPerkins Cove- eat from the bar menu if you can- less expensive and more consistently good (fish tacos, fried haddock and chips, lobster roll, crab cakes, excellent chopped salad and ceasar salad.
Another day trip that is wonderful is to Westport MA- about an hour. Visit Westport River Winery for a tasting, see Horseneck beach and eat dinner at Back Eddy on the water.
re: emilief
A beautiful spot in Ogunquit is the Ogunquit Museum of Art: http://www.ogunquitmuseum.org/ Unlike the rest of the town on a weekend it's not entirely overrun with tourists. The setting is spectacular, just behind Perkins Cove. You could combine it with a trip there, though a caveat: parking is almost impossible on PC on a weekend. We ended up eating at Jackie's Too because it had a private parking spot in front of it, though the $12 lobster roll was not bad.
re: whs
We have a house in Og and spend most of the sumer there. II am ashamed to say I have forgotten to mention the Museum which is quite lovely. A gem. Jackie's is our very last choice of places to eat in Perkins cove. Both Barnicle Billy's and Billy's etc have free valet parking. Barnicle Billy's etc has a nice menu- in addition to lobster, steamers etc. they have fried fish, clams, shrimp., scallops- also can be broiled; broiled swordfish, hamburgers, fried and grilled chicken, steak etc. Both Billy's have excellent chowder- thin broth and full of clams and potatoes. Some of the food at Jackie's is ok but generally not.
re: emilief
As an update to this thread I stopped in Barnacle Billy's today. I would not suggest this place to any one. You can get a better lobster roll at McDonalds. Terribly over priced ($18) and tiny portions (4 oz maybe) straight off the back of a Sysco truck. Nothing but a tourist trap.
Everything I saw was pre fab frozen crap.
re: Docsknotinn
We were there last night and I had a delicious lobster roll. Very fresh lobster, roll chock full of meat. Don't know where you ate. The chowder, steamers and rum punch were all excellent too. I guess some people have different expectations.
re: emilief
At least a dozen people around us were getting lobster rolls and they were all tiny. I guess some might consider 4-6 ounces acceptable for $18. I can honestly say it was THE most over priced and worst lobster roll I have ever had. Full of mayo, celery but no tail meat. The lobster was obviously previously frozen. Maybe the rum punch had you seeing double stuffing? LOL
getting out of boston is one of, perhaps the, best thing about boston. i think going up to the north shore (essex/ipswich/etc.) to get fried clams--a regional thing for sure--is a great idea. along the way, you can stop in at a pick-your-own farm (not sure what is in season at the moment) or farmstand. there's a great bakery, a&j king i think it is, in salem, and there you can check out the essex-peabody museum too. also, you can hit one of the local ice cream options such as richardson's, and play mini-golf. i think this is a great daytrip--we did it ourselves a couple weeks ago and had a great time.
there's another ice cream/mini-golf place out west of the city somewhere, which i think has better mini-golf than richardson's. the name escapes me, but i found out about it on the board, so if you search you'll find it.
then there's western mass (amherst, northhampton) and beyond that, the berkshires. i'm not so familiar with the dining scene out in those areas, but they are lovely to drive around. and, if you wait a couple weeks, apples will be in season!
re: autopi
The other ice-cream-cum-mini-golf stand is Kimball's in Westford.
A few options for destinations:
North, 50 minutes - Newburyport/Plum Island - beaches, shopping, dining from clam shack (Bob Lobster) to (relatively) fine dining.
North, 1:15, Portsmouth NH - A cute little city on the water, shopping, submarines, and many restaurants - I am always there with family (young kids) so my knowledge of fine dining there is limited, but there is a brew-pub that is reasonable.
North ~2 hours, Portland ME - Another cute small city with a very good market, lots to do and eat.
West 1-2 hours, Berkshires - farms, hikes, antiques, nice inns.
South - 1.5 hours - Newport RI - Another nice port city with lots of great restaurants, many options for recreation and overnights. Had a great time one weekend in the admiral farragut inn - hit it off immediately with the concierge who arrange all kinds of great dining opportunities.
Have fun. It's a great area.
re: C. Hamster
I know that Barnacle Billy's gets mixed reviews, but a special day trip that I've done many times is to park at Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, walk along the Marginal Way (spectacular ocean walk) into town, then head back and chill out with some decent seafood at Barnacle Billy's in the cove. Ogunquit is only about an hour and a quarter from the Boston area, so it's an easy day trip. There are several interesting art studios and craft shops in Perkins Cove, too, so if you're into that, it can be a lot of fun wandering around there.
re: hiddenboston
We had a nice meal at MC Perkins Cove the other day. We lke both the food and service there. And the view is great! If you're day tripping and go for lunch, try the (half of a small)lobster with a cuban sandwich.
re: hiddenboston
I like the casual B. Billy's very much, in fact. The "higher end" one not so much.
The deck is a great place to hang out.
If you'd like to have a bit of nightlife with your dining, try Cake in the Old Port district of Portland, ME. I went back in June while on vacation (believe it or not, just from another part of Maine! It's a big state!) and while the menu is limited (you can view it from the street) the food and service were great, and their dance floor is gorgeous. The Old Port has at least 5 restaurants/bars every 3 feet you walk, so it's a good bet if you're feeling like an unplanned adventure-just keep walking until you find what you like, but go earlier, it starts really kicking around 8 PM on the weekends!
If you want to mix a little trash and a little class, the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is on Sept 7-9! http://www.hamptonchamber.com/seafood... You could chow a little there, get a little local color ("cullah") and then head on to Portsmouth NH, which is a quaint little town, not entirely destroyed by commercialization yet. Historic sites (Strawberry Banke) and beautiful gardens. Many very nice restaurants, including Pesce Blue and the Black Trumpet. Or you could head over to New Castle, and have a sunset cocktail/dinner on the deck of Latitudes, overlooking the marina and the bay at the Wentworth-by-the-Sea.
Polly's Pancake Parlor - Sugarhill N.H.
Incredible pancakes -- everything grown on their own farm. Wonderful country farm atmostphere....
As much as I love to drive north along the coast, another really pretty area to visit is the Berkshires. A day trip west of Boston is a drive on the Mohawk Trail to the Massachusetts Museum of Modren Art (MassMOCA) in North Adams. It's about a 3 hour drive from downtown Boston. We have had lunch there in the museum and while not food "to die for" it's OK. The Museum is the call here anyway. But here's a link to restaurants in the area: http://tinyurl.com/33srkt
The Berkshires have a rich cultural and art history. There's much to see including Arrowhead, Herman Melville's home; The Mount, Edith Wharton's home; numerous botanical gardens and the famous Clark Gallery in Willimstown.
Here's a link to the Mohawk Trail info: http://www.mohawktrail.com/
Personally, I'd make 2 hrs the outer limit of driving time (each way) especially on Labor Day wkend when the traffic is sure to be insane. My suggestions would be:
Newport RI - if you've never been, it's a must see. It's going to be crowded as hell on a holiday wkend though, so you might want to think about (a couple of smaller nearby town) Bristol RI....cute shops, proximity to beaches. For food I'd suggest DeWolfe Tavern, and Gray's Ice Cream. Another nearby town is Tiverton - the "four corners" area has shopping, and Sakonnet Vineyards is about 5 minutes out of town. Have lunch or dinenr at The Boathouse - you won't find a prettier spot around, even the "indoor" seats are open air. Good food, heavy on seafood. A place to sit and enjoy a margarita or two. Expand it to the Westport MA area and I'd add Westport Rivers Winery & The Back Eddy to those recs.
Newburyport MA - gorgeous little colonial seaside town.....harbor tours by boat, tons of shopping, house tours. You could include Marblehead and/or Salem in this trip.
re: JaneRI
I just realized that you want to get away over Labor Day weekend--yikes. Anywhere along the coast is going to be a zoo. You might consider a day trip to the Monadnock region of NH. Peterborough was just listed in Budget Travel as one of the 10 "coolest" small towns in America--Sunday brunch outside by the river at Acqua Bistro is fantastic. Pearl Restaurant serves up Asian inflected seafood. 12 Pine makes delicious gelato. There are cute little shops to wander in, and there are a number of cultural activities, including theater and music. The surrounding towns are beautiful, including Hancock, where the general store makes a good sandwich, and Harrisville, which is a beautiful, undiscovered mill town on a gorgeous lake. You can also climb Mt. Monadnock if you are the athletic type. It's near Kimball Farm, where you can get ice cream and lobster rolls.
re: JaneRI
Re Newport - another option, one I'd totally do, is to drive to Providence and take the ferry to Newport. You get to skip the car hassles, get a great day trip with a cheap, beautiful hour on the ocean, and then you get to have lunch in Newport and dinner in Providence!
Google Providence-Newport ferry for schedule, etc. And search here for endless Prov dining suggestions. Have fun!
re: jsd
Fantastic suggestions all...
I'd second Portsmith, NH if going North and, if going South, the Rhode Island options of:
- Newport (if driving back, stop in achingly pretty Wickford Village for lunch/shopping)
- Tiverton-Four Corners (beaches nearby)
- or Bistol/Warren for vacationing on the bay
Staying in Providence and taking the Prov-Newport ferry is a fabulous idea.
One more option. For about 10 or 15 minutes more driving South than Newport, you can go to Stonington, CT, which seems to be a stealth destination around here (forgotten because of the more commercialized Mystic nearby). Stonington is one of the most drop dead gorgeous little towns and has enough gallery shopping, restaurants, and nearby beaches to occupy an entire day. Right nearby is the excellent Stonington Vineyard as well. And it's right off I-95... It only has two inns, though, which my guess are jammed packed full by now...
- Garris
re: Garris
Garris, is that Stonington Borough you're referring to, the piece that feels like a little island? If not, where exactly is Stonington? I have been to SB and while it's adorable it seems like there's nothing there. I'd love to have a "new" spot to visit in that area, especially since I love Up River Cafe, but feel all "Westerly'd out".
re: JaneRI
Yes, that's Stonington Borough (although the "Borough" aspect is one I've only heard people using more recently... branding perhaps?).
There are some good options there. 2-3 nice inns, 3-5 restaurants of note, a half dozen antique places at least... It does feel like a little island, yes :-).
You can look through their retail options here: http://www.stoningtonboroughct.com
While no Newport, it offers more than Four Corners and is slightly bigger in size and offerings than Wickford Village...
- Garris
re: Garris
I'm going by the sign as you approach (Borough). I probably haven't bothered to poke around enough once I'm there....I think the things like antique places aren't glaringly obvious...I'll have to give it another shot. Thanks for the link.
re: Garris
There's nothing like having a glass of wine and a nice seafood dish at Noah's in Stonington, then walking around town checking out the shops and beautiful homes before sauntering down to Stonington Point to catch some sea breezes. Definitely one of my favorite seaside towns in New England...
re: hiddenboston
Noah's doesn't have outdoor seating though, does it? It looks like we've almost definitely decided on Stonington for a Labor Day Monday daytrip (thanks for the link Garris!), but it's going to be far too nice outside to sit indoors, no matter how good the food. I'll save it for fall or winter.
re: JaneRI
No, Noah's doesn't have outdoor dining, unfortunately. There's a place down the street on the right side, heading toward the point (can't remember the name) where you can eat and drink outside on the water.
re: hiddenboston
Skipper's! If Up River Cafe in Westerly isn't open Monday, we'll be at Skipper's.
re: jsd
Having taken the ferry myself 2 wks ago, I wouldn't suggest this. For starters, coming from Boston it'd be just as long to drive to Providence (Rt 95 vs 24 down to Newport), then add an hour long boat ride. Once on the boat you have a couple of options - sit inside (who wants that?), be among the lucky few to snag a seat on the top deck (better get there early) or stand up outside on the bow once they decide to open it (they don't have to) and get buffeted by the very strong winds on this high-speed ferry. I actually would find the traffic preferable.
They DO serve wine/beer/snacks on the boat now (I had taken it 5-6 yrs and nothing was served then).
Edit: not to mention you're now at the mercy of a boat schedule.
re: JaneRI
Mileage varies! We sat in both places in on the ferry, and stood outside on bow and stern, and enjoyed it all, and most of all, we really enjoyed skipping the Newport-related traffic and parking nonsense. There are at least 50 seats on the top deck so yes, you have to get there on the early side but we got our seats up there without any trouble, arriving 10 minutes before the boat departed. The ferry ride itself isn't supposed to be an eating opportunity, I would not think - it's only an hour - especially since there's good eats on either end.
Message is the same, though - whether you drive all the way or enjoy the ferry, Newport's a great destination!
re: jsd
jsd, I just included the food & bev options to make it a "food-related" post, an posts that are not tend to get deleted. Just being sneaky. I guess when I think about it, the part I really don't like about the ferry is being on someone else's timetable and then not having a car once I get to Newport.....I get antsy if I'm not under my own power and free to take off and move around as I please. I'm the friend who always offers to drive, you know?
I'll add a few food related items in case the OP makes it to Newport (to make it legit again):
My favorite views in Newport w/food:
The Terraza at the Spiced Pear (at the Chanler Hotel, overlooking Cliff Walk) - pricey lunch.....probably too pricey for what you get....but I'm willing to pay it for that setting.
Castle Hill Inn - get a cocktail at the bar and wander down the lawn to an adirondack chair and just take it all in - the essence of Newport.
Lower end - Pineapples at the Hyatt Goat Island. Past the outdoor pool, on a point overlooking the Newport Bridge - I defy anyone to find a better view of the bridge from here! Not a ton of choices (salads, a burger, a grilled fish sandwich) but again, for me it's all about the view and being outside in our all too short RI summer.
We are going to Tanglewood Jazz festival in the Berkshires this weekend. There are afternoon concerts Saturday and Sunday - lawn entrance is 17 bucks and you bring a picnic and a bottle of wine (public drinking allowed unlike anywhere you go in Boston).
It's a great chance to hear some good music in a beautiful setting and enjoy a glass of wine with your meal. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on too,
Gorgeous area of New England - I like the Berkshires better than the white mountains. Two hours out the Mass Pike and you're there.
re: ginnyhw
Would not really consider the Berkshires a daytrip as the OP requested, but it is certainly a wonderful way to spend the weekend! Is Guido's still as snobby as ever? I heard a lady from New York complaining about the locals shopping on the weekend and crowding the aisles.
re: whs
I have done the Berkshires as a daytrip (twice) from northern RI, but it was a tough one, and I left feeling I didn't spend my time wisely. The OP DID say 2-3 hrs so it fits his criteria....I just think that's too much driving for a daytrip. Of course his screen name seems to indicate a southerner....not everyone thinks of a 1 hr drive as "long" the way so many NE'ers do.
re: JaneRI
This is true...in New England, if you drive for 2-3 hours, you can visit 4 states.
re: JaneRI
Our criterion for day trips is to drive, leisurely, as far away from home as we will want to drive back. If we leave early enough, we have as much time to spend at our destination as we like.
I wouldn't do it this weekend because of the crowds, but a nice day trip you might want to consider in Sept or Oct is Martha's Vineyard if you've never been there. You can drive to New Bedford from Boston in under an hour and take the high speed ferry, which gets you to the island in about 50 minutes. I did this from Providence last week and it felt like a mini vacation. On the recommendation of some chowhounders, we ate at The Mediterranean in Vineyard Harbor -- it was good and quite charming. It wasn't a cheap day, though -- the roundtrip on the boat is $58 and the lunch was a bit pricey.


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