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Labour to call vote on whether Jeremy Hunt should be investigated
MPs could be asked to vote on whether Jeremy Hunt has broken the ministerial code, Labour has confirmed.
The party wants to keep up pressure on the prime minister following his decision not to refer Mr Hunt to an independent investigator.
But any vote would not be binding and decisions on the ministerial code are solely a matter for the PM.
Deputy Leader Harriet Harman accused David Cameron of trying to sweep the issue under the carpet.
Following Mr Hunt's appearance at the Leveson Inquiry on Thursday, Number 10 said the prime minister would not refer the case to Sir Alex Allen, his adviser on the ministerial code.
The prime minister believes the culture secretary acted properly when he was responsible for the BSkyB takeover bid.'Code torn up'
But Ms Harman said Mr Hunt had clearly breached the rules.
"Jeremy Hunt has broken the ministerial code and misled Parliament", she said.
"It is not acceptable that these rules have been broken and we will call a vote insisting that Jeremy Hunt's breaches of the code are referred to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests."
What does the ministerial code say?
- The code sets out the standards which ministers are expected to live up to in office
- It was revised in May 2010 by David Cameron
- It says ministers are expected to uphold "the highest standards of propriety"
- The PM is the "ultimate judge" of a minister's behaviour and decides what happens to anyone who breaches the code
- Labour think Mr Hunt has breached the code in two ways
- Firstly, that he misled parliament by telling MPs all correspondence with News Corp had been published
- The code says: "Ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament will be expected to offer their resignation to the prime minister"
- Secondly, that he has not taken responsibility for the actions of his special adviser who quit over inappropriate contact with News Corp
- The code says: "Individual ministers will be accountable to the prime minister, Parliament and the public for their actions and decisions in respect of their special advisers"
She added: "The ministerial code sets the standards which secretaries of state must live up to. When David Cameron came into power, he upgraded the code and he said he was going to have higher standards in public office. Today those words ring hollow - he has just torn up the code.
"Even if the David Cameron thinks it is acceptable for a minister to break the code he drew up, we do not and will call a vote."
Unless something significant happens before MPs return from their Whitsun break, Labour will use its next scheduled debate day, 13 June, to call the vote.
Deputy chairman of the Conservative party, Michael Fallon, denied that there had been a serious breach of the code.
"The code is there to make sure that ministers conduct themselves appropriately, but the best test of that was the inquiry session that was held yesterday (Thursday) in front of a judge where all these issues were fully brought out and evidence was taken under oath from the secretary of state himself.
"And nothing happened yesterday (Thursday) to indicate any serious breach of the code," he said.
"Of course the minister's responsible for his special advisor. He should have known the full extent of the contact the special advisor was having with Murdoch and News International, but once that was established then of course the special advisor resigned," he added.
A report by the Public Administration Select Committee - chaired by senior Tory MP Bernard Jenkins - said the independent adviser on the ministerial code should be given the power to launch an investigation without being requested to do so by the prime minister.
The report from, 14 March this year, said: "The independent adviser should be empowered to instigate his own investigations.
"The Prime Minister could do this on his own initiative, without any need for legislation, but placing the post on a statutory footing would be preferable."


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I can't help but admire a biz that shows initiative. Take Dairy In (3980 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, 954-428-3999), an ice cream parlor tucked in next to the Muvico complex on Hillsboro Boulevard. A remake of a Dairy Queen, with an i replacing the "Quee" on the neon sign, Dairy In is a well-chosen moniker. Ice cream certainly is in the house, ranging from soft-serve to hard-packed to prepacked (as in Popsicles and Good Humor bars). But an even better appellation might be Dairy In and Out, because unbelievably enough, this place delivers. Granted, you might not want to order a cone brought to your door. But if you live close enough, you can order a cup of barely melted soft-serve vanilla, with an added ribbon of flavors ranging from cotton candy to caramel. A small menu provides a number of munchies too: wings, chicken nuggets, fried mushrooms, onion rings. These are deep-fried nothings you don't actually need an appetite to gum down with gusto. Taken together on a Blockbuster kind of night, this kind of service and eats are indeed, well, sweet.

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Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Marin Cilic 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, avoiding the upsets that knocked out two other top-10 players.
According to OneNews, Djokovic didn't face a break point on his serve after the first set in the baseline slugfest. He advanced to the quarterfinals against Julien Benneteau, a 6-3, 7-6 (4) winner over Feliciano Lopez.
"It was very tough. Marin was a far better player in the first 45 minutes. He was striking the ball incredibly well," said Djokovic, who improved to 8-0 against Cilic. "I tried to stay calm and composed and believe that I could come back."
Kevin Anderson upset Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-1, and sixth-ranked Andy Murray joined Wawrinka on the sidelines, losing to big-serving Milos Raonic, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Anderson ended Wawrinka's 13-match winning streak that included his first Grand Slam title in January. Wawrinka didn't face a break point in his first two matches, but he got broken in his first service game against the 6-foot-8 Anderson, who had 11 aces and connected on 64 percent of his first serves.
"I was complaining a lot about my serve, about the way I was playing, and with that, I don't deserve to win matches," Wawrinka said. "I should have been more positive with myself, just trying to find solution because it was still a close match."
After losing the first set tiebreaker, Wawrinka left the court for nearly eight minutes to have his back worked on. He returned and broke Anderson twice in taking the second set to even the match.
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I started playing D&D (Basic, Expert, Companion and Master) and AD&D 1st Edition some 25 years ago and played 2nd Edition for a few years but am now looking to return to the game with some friends who are new to it.
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Hi Austin Chowhounds,
I am hoping to interest my husband in Austin (we're coming to visit in the next few weeks). We'll be there for lunch and dinner. For lunch I'd like a restaurant located in a central-Austin neighborhood (like Hyde Park or Tarrytown) that has a good authentic Austin feel. For dinner, we'd like to go somewhere nice but not too formal as we won't be dressed for dinner. I'd like to show him a different area for dinner--maybe near the capitol or UT?
I don't know Austin well at all, so if you make a recommendation, can you give me an idea what area it's in?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Hey! There are so many great places in Austin! For dinner, I would definitely recommend Jeffrey's. It's on West Lynn (I THINK...) in a great neighborhood called Clarksville just west of downtown. It's pricey, but well worth it. Atmosphere is fairly casual and laid back- I've eaten there in jeans before. Staff is fantastic. Jeffrey's is definitely in the phone book.
Lunch is a good question. I like the Hyde Park Bar and Grille in the heart of, you guessed it, Hyde Park. It's on Duval somewhere between 45th and 35th. They have great fries. I also really like the 34th Street Cafe, which would be great for lunch or dinner. It is at 34th and Lamar. Lunch has delightful salads and blue plate specials, dinner has more of a menu.
I hope this helps! Have a great visit!
re: Jenny
Yes, Jeffrey's did have an outpost here in DC, at the famed Watergate hotel. I went there twice with some temporarily-relocated Texans. We liked it, and we did have the imtemperance! The Watergate is WAY stuffy, and that probably turned me off a little (if I'm eating sans expense account, I like the meal to be FUN). Your Jeffrey's sounds like it might be the ticket.
Any other suggestions? Keep em coming. And THANK YOU Austin Chowhounds!
Sandy: This is Austin. If you have on cutoffs and a tee shirt you are "dressed for dinner." I agree that Jeffrey's is great. Also, make it over to South Congress and give Vespaio a try--excellent Italian food.
Since Jeffrey's was mentioned, let me take this opportunity to do a mini-review of it since I went there just last Thursday for the first time. (BTW, Jeffrey's, until recently, had a location in DC at The Watergate(I think).
Four of us started with the very popular Crispy Oysters on Yucca Root Chips with Habanero Honey Aioli(great-not too hot, though). Following those, we had Seared Foie Gras with Brioche, Poached Peaches & Almond Black Pepper Glaze. Possibly the best fois gras I've ever had. Then the brie with ginger bisquits-very nice.
For entrees, two of us split the Beef Tenderloin with Pecorino Rosemary Potatoes & Wild Mushroom Brandy Sauce (a 2.50 chg, but they split it in the kitchen, with full sides), which was plenty for both of us (around 9-10 oz), and I sampled the King Salmon with Eggplant Ravioli, Vidalia Onions & Pinenut Pesto, and it was yummy. Service was excellent, and it has a casual atmosphere, but a suit wouldn't be out of place.
Oh yeah, we also split the Ginger Creme Burlee and the
Chocolate Intemperance with Gold Dusted Berries-GAWD!!
We started with a nice Red Zin(name escapes me), moved on to a Pinot Noir, than the Liberty School Cab with entrees.
re: John Scar
Is Maria's on South Congress or South First? This is one of my all time favorite Austin places. It has a giant sculpture of the owner on top of the building- you can't miss it. Great breakfast/lunch place.
re: John Scar
Sounds to me like you're referring to Taco Xpress. Check the link, which includes a photo of the place.
re: John Scar
Maria's is on South Lamar, not Congress.
Jeffrey's does indeed look awesome, but since you are already familiar with them, I would recommend you have dinner at Fonda San Miguel...a restaurant unlike any other in the country. Gorgeous room, with world class latin american art and interior Mex to die for. If you like it a bit hot ask for the chipotle salsa to go along with the roja and tomatillo...it's one of the best salsas anywhere.
You won't find much in Tarrytown, as it's almost entirely residential. Also--while Hyde Park Grill is decent and Asti's not bad for an Italian lunch, you can do much better in a neighborhood other than Hyde Park.
I would recommend "Soco" (South Congress) as the neighborhood to try for lunch. Guero's is an Austin landmark. Others may knock this suggestion and reccommend some tiny tacqueria in the middle of nowhere. Sure, if you're from here--try the tacqueria off some farm road or whatever, but if you're visiting and want a taste of "Austin," try Guero's--start with the silver dollar sized tacos al pastor and get one of their lunch specials. Head down the street and get some Amy's ice cream when you're done.
Or, if you're in the mood for Southern-style cooking--try Hoover's--it's east of I-35, but not far from UT campus--John Mueller's BBQ is also near Hoover's (see multiple reviews below--although it's hit-or-miss)
I think Jeffrey's is good (althought not outstanding) and very expensive. While you don't need to "dress up," you may feel uncomfortable in shorts or jeans--it's a tad bit stuffy.
A couple people have mentioned Fonda San Miguel and Vespaio--Both are great choices. Vespaio is a (very) loud Italian restaurant in Soco where you can expect to wait a while to eat (though there are tasty appetizers to choose from while you wait).
Fonda San Miguel is tucked away in a North-Central neighborhood and packed full of trees and plants and tasteful art work. It's an altogether pleasant dining experience, and the food's generally very tasty.
Two more suggestions--Castle Hill Cafe and East Side Cafe.
re: CHOW CHOW MAN
I agree with the Castle Hill recommendation. As for Jeffrey's, it is definitely an outstanding restaurant and not overpriced although perhaps expensive for Austin. You will definitely NOT feel underdressed there if you go casual--there will be many families there with students who don't even own a shirt with a collar, much less a tie, and the staff and other diners don't even notice!
re: CHOW CHOW MAN
Lambert's American Kitchen on South Congress! Ambitious menus!
Curras! Curras! Curras! I never ate at Curras when I lived in Austin, but friends took me there when I was visiting just last week and it was fantastic. Wonderful menu and casual atmosphere. On Oltorf between Congress and I35 and another up on North Lamar.
I lived there for several years until recently you might take a look at:
For Lunch:
Kirby Lane Cafe-Go to the original on Kirby Lane-Everything is good, but they have GREAT Pancakes-Walnut Raspberry and the like Gingerbread Pancakes are goo too. Very Very much an Austin Dining Icon and in the Austin mythical spirit shall we say-Cheap and basically Central
Muellers BBQ-Son the the great Louie Mueller. Got into a fight etc. and son opened up his own in Austin. Very good and down home Texas BBQ. Cheap Central
Central Market Cafe-Tour the Great Central Market and then have lunch from their cafe out on the patio by the park. Upscale food is good and should cost 3 times what they charge. Cheap Central-It's also near Kirby Lane Cafe
For Dinner:
Stay away from the chains. No reason to go.
Oasis Grill-So So food. But AWESOME dinning experience. It is up in the hill country west of Austin over looking Lake Travis-Called the Sun Set Capitol of Texas-Go way before sun set and enjoy the show. Multi-tiered wooden decks hugging the hill side. Albeit touristy still very cool. You can get directions from about anywhere in Town.
Shoreline Grill-Very good
Castle Hill-Good bet.
Also check these out
re: HoustonScarletRaider
Kirby lane and a link to Rob Baylon "restaurant review" site in one post. It's almost too much to bear. A very recent visit to Kirby Lane on Kirby Lane yielded an insipid, thin, starch flavored spinach and mushroom soup, with no taste of spinach, mushroom or good broth; it offered only the essence of the Gulag. A veggie burger on the same visit was utterly dry; as dessicated as a bone in the South Texas Desert. The flavor left me speechless. The greasy, underdone, cold fries were the highlight of the meal. Please stick to Magnolia Cafe if you must have something in this genre. Better still, go to the Frisco Shop for a real old taste of an Austin Diner.
We've discussed Mr. Baylon on this board before and it's hard to find someone who believes he's an unbiased critic. His MO is basically to let a restaurant know he's coming or is there, write a good review and then pressure them to buy advertising space on his web site. This information comes from friends of mine who are restauranteurs and have had firsthand experience. You'd be better off looking at the Austin Chronicle's site for accurate restaurant reviews and news, or sticking to Chowhound!
re: Greg Spence
Balon was basically run off of the Austin360 board - so they dessicated it. All you find now are shills and the occasional "Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Austin?"
Kerby Lane used to be a standard for me in college, but it does seem quite nasty/dirty lately. The strange thing is that they don't seem to care.
Speaking of breakfast, I like the old school counter in Nau's Pharmacy on Enfield road.
re: rudeboy
Nau's does a good burger, too.
re: Greg Spence
Yea I agree with you really...but the reply was to a tourist and balon's links are good because they are all in one place for informational purposes only. I LOVE Kirby Lane for the Austin experience who this was amied at. Again their Pancakes and omelets rock!!
re: HoustonScarletRaider
Well, that is true. That's a good point. One has to be careful because it can become "popular" to hate a particular restaurant once a popular opinion gets around. You could claim that T&S seafood is much nastier than Kerby lane in terms of cleanliness, but that's a popular restuarant because someone (6 months ago) wrote that "all the major chefs dine there after hours." Ever been to the bathroom at T&S? My god.....
Anyhow, I don't care that much. I grew up not in the pro-jects but with roaches and rats. Cleanliness is not a huge factor with me if the food is good. I really worry more about chemicals and pesticides that keep places sparkly clean. And if you hear that a restaurant got dinged by the health dept, you can bet that for the next several months it will be OK.
So, go to the central Kerby Lane if you want to see Austinites in all their glory. It's not really *that* dirty, and they have a good salsa guacamole queso. The pancakes are good. Another option is Star Seeds Cafe on 32nd and northboud I35. I like going to the S. Congress Magnolia, stoned, at 2 AM.
I like Wink. 1014 N. Lamar, 482-8868, www.winkrestaurant.com. Great, inventive, food. Fabulous appetizers. Small dining room. Better than Jefferies, IMHO.
Fonda San Miguel is, to me, the quintessentail interior Mexico restaurant. Great atmosphere, great food.
Las Manitas (Avenue Cafe). 2nd & Congress. Great for lunch and breakfast. Very Austin.
Any resturaunt Don Walser is playing in that night.


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The Fox River runs through the heart of Packerland, Green Bay Wisconsin, and empties into the bay. This river has a famous spawning run that starts about ice out in mid March. During this time (until the opener) all fish must be returned save one for the wall…minimum 28".
My friend Pete, (Leatherman) had fished it last week and although it was slow, he boated 30 nice Eyes during the day. I didn't need much of an invitation when asked to go along Monday morning. We left Iron Mountain at 4:30 AM and started fishing around 6:30 AM… We were about to start an INCREDIBLE day of fishing!
There was already a pod of boats anchored below the Dam… So we ran up the channel searching for fish between the channel (20') and the flats (8'). We rigged 2 rods each with Paddletails, Ring worms and SuperDoos, in a variety of colors. Our plan was to move along the break while vertical jigging… On the first drift at around 11' which for the most part is the break line at the edge of the channel, Pete snapped a hookset on his St. Croix LTW 63MXF and it was "GAME ON"! I slid the net under a very fat, healthy 17" walleye. This tactic was repeated all day with some amazing results.
Fish came at a relatively steady pace until 12 noon at which point I had about 11 eyes (6 on Deans Special 1/8oz blades) , while Pete boated 23 on plastics. We both used 63 MXF rods, but he was using 6# Sufix Siege Orange mono while I was running 832 Braid. Now I had only 2 reels with me and so I did the closest match I could with 8# mono… but I would never catch up… Another difference between us was Pete was fishing two rods up front… I am not coordinated enough to do that in the back of the boat… Braided line did not work at all with the current…I couldn't feel bottom with a 3/16oz jig and they were reluctant to eat the 1/4 oz. Pete got ahead by 10 fish and I knew I had to put on my only spool of mono… then my plastic bite improved… I caught both bonus whitefish on a 1/8 oz Dean's Special blade… color Saugercide…
We drifted past and talked to several anchored anglers who were frustrated by poor results. We noticed many of them using large round ball jigs with minnows. Usually this is the common tactic, but with the 37 water temp, and good ¾ mph current, it just wasn't producing like the plastics were. Lots of boaters asked us what we were using but few heard of BFT plastics. I gave a young couple a few baits in a BFT bag so they could order some…they were amazed at how many fish we caught/released…even the chubby netboy in the back of the boat (LOL)!
All except 6 of our fish were caught on plastics…the vertical jig bite on plastics proved tough to beat. As you can see by the photo attachments, anything with chartreuse in it was a good color. We did have some luck on natural colors while the sun was out for awhile in the afternoon, but overall chartreuse and green reigned supreme. All of the fish caught except one were males, averaging 16-19". Pete caught four from 21- 24" that were as fat as tanks, I caught one 21.5".
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Pete… 46 Walleye, 1 22" White Fish……………….all caught on Ringworms…
Tom… 29 Walleye, 2 (19, 21") White Fish……… 6 on 1/8oz blades, the rest… Paddle Tails & Ringworms…
All fish caught drifting/vertical jigging… keeping baits just above bottom… slow lift then controlled fall.
Pete did a great job of boat control. Water temp 37… air temp 38… wind NW@ 10-15 mph… water clarity 2' and diminishing. The best
Tackle set up was a St. Croix 6'3" MXF, 6# mono, 3/16oz H20 jig… best colors Chart/pepper, PurpleCracker. The 4730 Pflueger Arbor reels were flawless in the very cold temps…Thank You Dean!
It was great to have a day like that! I am planning to get back soon but the weather is going to be very tough through the weekend…
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Apartment in a quiet area ideal for rest and relaxation.
Apartment located in front of Puerto Pollensa Llenaire Area, where the main feature is the constant breeze that makes the area a paradise. Llenaire is very near the center of Puerto Pollensa. It is a very quiet place to rest and relax.
The apartment is very bright and comfortable. Todas rooms have exterior window. The large pool will allow you to both relax and swimming.
Its large parking area allowed to leave the car in front of the apartment.
The apartment is ideal for families with children because it has a big garden to enjoy, as it is for people who want tranquillity, sunshine, and for excursions (mountain at 20 min).
Airport 60km. Golf: 15 min (Aucanada and Pollensa). Shops: 5 min. Village center: 5min. Formentor Beach: 20min.
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The Scene: Head way uptown to the pristine garden-level salon in Mancuso's Harlem, New York, townhouse.
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proposed State of Nevada War Memorial.
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Plans include a Walk of Remembrance, a Gold Star Monument with a
fallen-soldier statue and a Wall of Sacrifice for Nevada's fallen
military members.
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Checking In On: The Soho House Chicago
The Soho House Chicago has been open for a week now and since we're still, um, working on our Chicago travel plans, we thought we'd do a cursory check of recent internet reactions.
The hotel surprisingly lacks a TripAdvisor page, so we're unable to find out the nitty gritty details of like quirky elevators or loud vents or issues with WiFi. But here's what we've gleamed about the new hotel from both the mainstream media and the (probably more important) social media:
New York Times: There's a custom, on-site boxing ring coming soon.
New York Post: Nine different products from Cowshed line the showers.
Eater Chicago: Go inside the Chicken Shop and Pizza East, both London-based restaurants that have spun off to Chicago.
Chicago Mag: The "ultra-indulgent" treatment from the Cowshed Spa is actually just a pedicure.
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Drink Your Milk and Cookie Cocktails at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels
It's no secret that we love drinking in hotels here at HotelChatter. In fact, hotels might be our favorite "local." So all this week and next, we'll be pouring out some drinks for you during our second Hotel Cocktail Week(s) -- newly-expanded because there's just so many drinks to share. We'll be posting quirky cocktails, boozy trends, unique menus and even recipes so you can recreate your favorite hotel drink at home. We expect everyone will be getting a bit tipsy over the next couple of weeks! But don't forget to tip your bartenders, in this case, us.
For those of you have ever sunk your teeth into DoubleTree by Hilton's gooey-good chocolate chip cookies (each and every DoubleTree Hotel—from Anaheim to Zanzibar—hands these babies out to guests to the tune of 60,000 per day) knows why we're excited about these cocktails. Now, you don't just get to eat the cookies, you can drink 'em too.
If you can't make it to one of these hotels to try these cookie bevvies in person (although you'll miss out on that hotel bar ambiance) you can always make one (or all) at home.
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The Soho House Chicago Will Open on August 11 at $240 a Night
We told you back in March that the Soho House Chicago would be opening in August and well, wouldn't you know? The Chicago spinoff of the London members-only club--with hotel rooms attached--is actually opening next month, on August 11 to be exact.
Located in the West Loop nabe in an old warehouse that was once home to the Chicago Belting Factory, the Soho House Chicago will now offer 40 rooms, ranging in sizes Small, Medium and Medium Plus.
The small rooms, which are going for $240 a night on opening night, start at 300-sq.ft. and include free WiFi; complimentary tea, coffee and homemade biscuits; and Cowshed products in the bathroom. The website also says a hair straightener will be included with the hair dryer. Score one for the curly-haired ladies out there.
The Medium rooms offer 450-sq.ft. of space while the Medium Plus rooms bump up to a generous 650-sq.ft of space with a bathtub in the bathroom. (The other rooms only have showers.) Rates for these rooms are going for $350 on opening night. Sadly, there are only illustrations of the rooms online and not real photographs. Hopefully, we can get some of those for you to peep real soon.
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Thompson Chicago Now More Luxe, Thanks to New Lexus Rides
It's not a rare 1961 Ferrari GT California but it is pretty sweet.
Thompson Chicago has revved up their offerings for hotel guests, thanks to a new partnership with Lexus.
Guests can ride around town in a sleek Lexus IS 350 convertible or a ginormous LX 570 LUV--luxury utility vehicle--without any mileage restrictions, i.e. no one telling you the ride is only good for a one-mile radius from the hotel. The rides are complimentary and feature a pre-programmed navigation system with addresses to Chicago landmarks and nearby road trip destinations outside of Illinois. But of course, you'll still rely on Google Maps anyways.
Guests can also choose to ride in the house car, which is an LS 460 L flagship sedan, driven by a personal chauffeur and equipped with complimentary bottled water, the Chicago Tribune newspaper and Wi-Fi mobile hotspot functionality.
Rates next weekend at Thompson start at $429 a night so having the use of a Lexus during your stay makes that a little more bearable. And if you already own a Lexus, you can book the Thompson Chicago through the Lexus Drivers Site and get a $100 hotel credit which can be used towards dining and drinks at the hotel's Salone Nico or Nico Osteria.
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Boom, Boom, Pow and Room Service: 8 Hotels for The 4th of July
America the beautiful, we're ready to celebrate you on the 4th of July. (Shout-out to our new national treasure, Tim Howard.)
Still not sure what to do for the Fourth? Here are 8 hotels who want to BBQ and drink beer with you before cuddling up to watch the fireworks. Boom, boom, pow and room service!
W WASHINGTON DC: The restaurant at the W is currently closed but the P.O.V. rooftop bar and its incredible views of the Washington Monument is still open. Tickets to the Boom with a View party are sold-out BUT if you book a room package, you'll get two tickets to the shindig. Rates start at $345 a night. You can book your reservation here.
CONRAD NEW YORK: The hotel's rooftop Loopy Droopy bar has killer views of the Statue of Liberty and the Hudson River, as well as adult ice pops to cool off with during the holiday festivities. Room rates start at $259 a night tomorrow for a king deluxe suite.
THE JAMES NEW YORK: JIMMY, the rooftop bar at the hotel, will have killer views of the fireworks on the East River, along with special July 4th cocktails, live DJ, and gourmet twists on BBQ food like Kobe Franks in a blanket, mini grilled cheese with cheddar and apple and the signature JIMMY burger. Room rates this weekend start at $313 a night.
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W Chicago-Lakeshore Unveils Their Very Swish New Look
Sleeker. Sexier. Sassier.
Those are the three words used to describe the freshly revealed design of W Chicago Lakeshore after a massive renovation that made this beach-side stunner even more stunning.
Forking over about $38 million dollars for a much-needed refresh of the 520 guest rooms and suites, corridors, and even building exterior, the only hotel that overlooks Lake Michigan is once again the hotspot for visitors. And for locals too thanks to a few new restaurant and lounge offerings.
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The Virgin Hotel Chicago Announces Executive Chef (and Six F&B Concepts)
The Virgin Hotel Chicago announced their new executive chef last week and with that announcement we also learned a little bit more about the very mysterious Virgin we're dying to sleep with.
Chef Rick Gresh comes to Virgin after a 7-year stint as Executive Chef at David Burke's Primehouse restaurant at The James Hotel, which was deemed "Best Steakhouse" by Chicago Magazine in 2013. He's been cooking in Chicago for nearly 20 years and puts innovative concepts and local sourcing at the forefront of his approach to cooking. Here's what he said about joining Team Virgin:
"I am thrilled to join Virgin Hotels and inspired by their dedication to exceptional, locally sourced food," says Gresh. "With six unique concepts under one property, this project will mark a landmark moment in Chicago's F&B landscape, and I am very excited to be a part of the team."
Yup. Read it again. He really did say SIX F&B concepts.
What will those be? We can only guess but it will include at least the hotel's main restaurant, probably the rooftop, possibly a bar menu, hypothetically a small cafe and maybe, room service? But that's only five concepts. Dammit, Virgin. You're killing us here. Guess we will have to wait until September when the hotel opens to find out.
In the meantime, here are 6 things we already know about Virgin Hotels.
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Loews Chicago: So Nice, They're Doing it Twice
Loews Hotels have been busy at work on their new Chicago hotel, which is expected to open next year near North Michigan Avenue, but in the process, they managed to snap up another hotel in the area. This time near the airport.
The 556-room InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel was recently purchased by Loews Hotels. The deal should close in late July which means the InterContinental branding will switch over to the Loews branding. The hotel will then go by the name, Loews Chicago O'Hare. And yes, this means the hotel will now have free WiFi.
The hotel is two miles from the airport and is also connected to the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center and the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. Downstairs the hotel has its own entertainment, thanks to three restaurants and bars and a curated art gallery. So it's clearly no rinky dink airport hotel.
Meanwhile, Loews is crushing hard on the Midwest these days as they just snapped up the Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis, and the Loews Chicago proper is coming soon. But this might not be the end. Jonathan Tisch, the chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts, hinted at more Loews in the future.
"The Midwest is an area where we were looking to increase our presence," he said in a statement. So, Loews Detroit? Loews Cleveland? Loews Des Moines? We'll keep our eyes out.
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Grupo Habita Will Be Bringing Its Edgy Modern Flair To Chicago in 2015
Grupo Habita, Mexico-based operators of boutique design hotels, will be taking on the Windy City with a 120-room hotel in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. There is no official name yet for the hotel, which is presently scheduled to open in the summer of 2015.
This will be the 15th and largest hotel for Grupo Habita, who has made transforming historic buildings a true art form. We don't know yet who the design team is for the new hotel; however, all you have to do is look at their other hotels - such as Downtown in Mexico City and Hotel Americano in Manhattan - to see what an extraordinary pool of design talent there is coming from Mexico.
According to DNAinfoChicago, approval was given to Convexity Properties by the Chicago City Planning Commission— no small achievement—to convert a 12-story Art Deco building, the Northwest Tower, to a 75-room hotel, along with a nearby warehouse, which will offer "shared rooms," for a total of 120 rooms.
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Sleep Menu Hits the Right Notes at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
According to European folklore (and Metallica) a late night visit from The Sandman brings deep sleep and dreams. Which is a lot less creepy than the name implies — because frankly, "The Sandman" also sounds like some kind of serial killer summoned by chanting his name in the bathroom mirror. Just saying.
Luckily (or not, depending on your predilection for heavy metal and horror movies) it's the former, shuteye-inducing Sandman paged by the new "Sleep Menu" available at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. The menu offers complimentary rentals of simple aids like ear plugs and extra blankets, plus a humidifier and a sound machine full of sleep-inducing background noise: Thunder, white noise, babbling brooks and whatnot. (Ask nicely, maybe they'll upload Lady Gaga's latest. ZING!) Drop a little extra dime, and you can get anything from a relaxing eye mask to chamomile tea, a Hot Toddy to a bottle of "Relax" brand wine.
And of course, you'll be resting your head in the same Hard Rock where music stars like Cyndi Lauper and Boyz II Men have recently caught some Z's. Guy Fieri too, but we weren't going to mention that. We're going for sweet dreams, not high-cholesterol nightmares.
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Some More Groovy Art on Display at Chicago's Hotel Palomar
Chicago hotels are really upping their art game. We told you about Radisson Blu Aqua's special photography gallery and now The Hotel Palomar bringing back their popular "Sleeping with the Artist" exhibit.
The series is a partnership with the city's Revolving Collection Gallery, showcasing emerging artists on three floors of the River North hotel. Each of the artist's suites will feature an installation art piece that looks more like cool street art than museum classics.
Each floor is also transformed into its own gallery so a simple walk to the elevator might take a few more minutes as you stop and soak up the creativity. And if you're a guest of the hotel on a frequent basis, you won't get bored since the installations will rotate throughout the year.
Starting rates for a standard queen room hover around $329 and if you just need to "sleep with the artist", a night in the artist suit in June will set you back $609
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Chicago's Radisson Blu Now Hanging Vivian Maier Photos in The Lobby
The Radisson Blu Aqua in Chicago changed the city's skyline when it first opened four years ago, the first Radisson Blu on U.S. shores. Now the hotel has made some changes to its lobby, marrying an industrial-style with a modern twist.
Don't worry, they've kept the flashy gold disc wall. But now, the walls opposite this eye-catching feature black and white photography from local artist, Vivian Maier.
Maier, transplanted from the East Coast via Paris, lived on the North Shore of Chicago for 40 years prior to her death and captured the lively street scenes of the Second City in ghostly black and white. Radisson Blu's new lobby features the 11 best pieces from her portfolio, all of which are photos of Chicago's streets and avenues.
The framed images are a perfect addition to the brick walls in the lobby and offer up a little something to look at while enjoying a cocktail (or two) in the cool bar. If your visiting the city and want to see more of the acclaimed artist, head west a few blocks to Harold Washington Library where a full exhibition is on display until September.
Rates at the Radisson Blu start around $340 a night for a weekend in early June.
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CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court on Saturday dismissed criminal charges against former president Hosni Mubarak in connection with the killing of protesters in the 2011 uprising that ended his nearly three-decade reign.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Pope Francis visits two of Turkey's most iconic sites and shifts gears toward more religious affairs as he arrives in Istanbul for the second leg of his three-day visit to the Muslim nation.
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Botched Spanish fresco restoration rides global fame
By ALAN CLENDENNING Associated Press September 21, 2012 1:48PM
File - In this combination of two undated handout photos made available by the Centro de Estudios Borjanos, the 20th century Ecce Homo-style fresco of Christ , left and the 'restored' version, at right. Only a month has gone by since an 80-year-old artist won global infamy for botching a restoration of a fresco of Christ in a little-known Spanish town, but it took even less time for Internet entrepreneurs to start copying her image compared to a monkeys head to sell everything from T-shirts to cellphone covers and wine. Now a mortified Cecilia Gimenez has lawyers researching her intellectual property rights, and could demand a cut of profits to benefit charity for her amazingly popular disfiguration of the fresco from the genre known as Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) style. On Twitter, where the story and image went viral, her version is known as Ecce Mono (Behold the Monkey.) (AP Photo/Centro de Estudios Borjanos, File)
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MADRID — The image appears on T-shirts and cellphone covers, coffee mugs and wine labels. And the 80-year-old pensioner who just weeks ago was mortified by the global stir she created with her botched restoration of a fresco of Christ is now looking to get a piece of the action.
The church painting in the town of Borja was for decades a little-known piece of religious art by a minor Spanish artist. Now that Cecilia Gimenez has disfigured it, it has found a new fate as an international icon — used to sell products around the world.
Gimenez's lawyers have begun investigating whether all the notoriety may be turned to profit, albeit with an aim to help charity.
The fresco depicts Christ with a crown of thorns before crucifixion, in a style known as "Ecce Homo" (Behold the Man). It stood in peaceful obscurity in the Misericordia Church sanctuary since it was painted in 1930 — until Gimenez, a longtime devotee of the work, decided it needed to be rescued from flaking caused by the damp church air.
Word of the artistic travesty spread across the world, and the solemn Ecce Homo quickly took on a less dignified identity: "Ecce Mono." Behold the Monkey.
Then something unexpected happened.
The town morphed into a tourism destination for people who want to see the restoration. The crush has been so big that the Sancti Spiritus foundation that owns the church and sanctuary recently started charging admission: one euro per visitor. Meanwhile, Internet entrepreneurs have quickly moved in to cash in on the phenomenon, printing "Ecce Mono" on a seemingly endless range of products to sell online.
Gimenez's lawyers say she has no interest in a cut of what the foundation is charging people to see the fresco. But they are investigating possible copyright infringements of what she created. If she has rights, said lawyer Antonio Val Carreras Rivera, Gimenez could pursue payments from those using the image to sell products, although whatever she earns would go to charity.
She's most interested in funding groups that help people with congenital muscular dystrophy, because she has a son with the disorder.
The Sancti Spiritus foundation is stuck in its own legal bind about what to do with the fresco. Should it restore the painting to its original state? Or leave Gimenez's image on the church wall? Or try, as experts say is possible, to separate the two?
Gimenez herself is thankful for the many messages of support she's received from around the world, her lawyers said in a statement. And she "regrets and deplores that commercial brands are financially exploiting a situation that began in total good faith, and which should be restricted to the human level beyond business or commercial interests," the statement said.
The nonprofit Sancti Spiritus foundation plans to seek a second opinion from art experts on what to do about the painting, before getting the view of lawyers, said foundation president Francisco Miguel Arilla, who is also the mayor of Borja, population about 5,000.
"Everyone wants to solve this, but no one knows the solution," Arilla said.
While Gimenez could end up with ownership of what she painted on top of the fresco, the foundation isn't sure who owns the original. It's either the foundation or the 16 grandchildren of the painter, Elias Garcia Martinez. And Martinez's heirs live all across Spain, Arilla said. "This seems like it's going to be a long process," he said.
Meanwhile, Borja is trying to cope with its newfound fame. While known for its wine, this is the first time it's ever been a big tourism draw.
The influx of visitors hasn't shown any sign of letting up since news of the fresco rocketed around the world, Arilla said. About 1,000 people paid admission last weekend, and the number of visitors has averaged 100 daily this week. The charge was put in place to cover the cost of additional workers needed at the sanctuary to manage the crowds.
"I thought this would slow down by now, but we still have a steady flow of people," Arilla said.


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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Make a Pit Stop in Canada With Blue Ivy
Beyoncé met up with Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter for a lunch stop at Cafe Nervosa in Toronto yesterday. The family made a pit stop in Canada ahead of Beyoncé's concert in Chicago tonight. Jay-Z has a big achievement to celebrate today — his newest record, Magna Carta Holy Grail, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking his 13th album to hit the top spot. The couple also earned a total of three MTV VMA nominations between them today — two for Jay-Z's collaboration with Justin Timberlake on "Suit and Tie," and one for Beyoncé's "I Was Here." Despite all the big news, the pair have been taking it easy over the past two weeks in between concerts and album promotions. Beyoncé went shopping at Target in her hometown of Houston, Texas, over the weekend, and hit the pool with Blue Ivy in Miami last week. She also got in a nostalgic mood last night on Instagram, posting photos from her 2006 photo shoot for Giant magazine on her social media account.


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BONHAM, TX - A local World War II veteran got some special recognition in Bonham on Friday afternoon. Purple Heart recipient Lewen 'Jack' Burk" was presented with an American flag at a veteran's ceremony at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home.
Burk survived D-Day and lost part of his foot trying to blow up a bridge during the Battle of the Bulge. He wasn't presented with the Purple Heart until former U.S House Speaker Sam Rayburn, also from Bonham, spoke up for him.
Burk says it was an honor to be recognized, and that all servicemen and women should be recognized for their sacrifices.
"In the service, regardless of what job they had. I still think a lot of my veterans," Burk said.
This was the fourth annual veterans ceremony held at the veterans' home.
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Had protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral with a prostituteI had protected sex with a prostitute in the UAE using a condom that she provided the condom did not brake and stayed on the whole time I then had unprotected oral but then ejaculated on the bed. My question is what are my risks of contracting hiv...
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Ghanian Police Round Up Prostitutes as HIV Spreads AlarminglyA drive launched by regional police has led to the arrest of scores of prostitutes in Ghana's capital Accra and its outskirts. The campaign is aimed at cleaning up Accra's streets and fighting HIV/AIDS. Officials in the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC)... Read more »
Unpaid AIDS Workers in Nepal "Turn to Prostitution"Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on HIV/AIDS prevention in Nepal are awaiting $10 million in aid held up by government bureaucratic delays, according to the World Policy Institute (WPI) think-tank, and sources in the country say some... Read more »
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Sunflower princess Lyrics - Refused
the weight of my words is not enough to make up for the words I didn´t say
i´m sorry - didn´t wan´t to close the door
just afraid to suffocate inside this these arms where i´ll find comfort
I will try not to break another mirror because that would be that I only break myself
my eyes have never felt so soar - if I had only known more
self centered - myself to blame - death is fucking you insane
a selfish boy with fear and doubt afraid to let it inside
I promised myself that I wouldn´t break it another time
no questions asked through all the time - just answers taken
my guilt - my thoughts - my mind
where - who´s to judge?
I think I need to breath - let the door be open
the only one who is choking me is myself
why can´t I see that you are the sun - the rain - the fuel I need inside
why can´t I see?
I will try - I won´t listen - I will cry
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Who do you know that is a financial success? Everyone knows or has read about someone who has had his or her share of financial successes. What made them different? What drove them to succeed? What financial secrets did they have that you don't? What special key did they have to unlock the door to financial success?
There are no secrets save ONE. Financial success can come to anyone who master's this one key. If you can develop this key area in your life, not only will you have financial success, but you will enjoy success in other areas as well. Okay, what is the key to financial success?
Self Control
Before you click the Stumble button or the "X" in the top right hand corner, think about this: only one character trait stands between you and the financial success you . Only one. If you can master just a little bit of this one trait, you can make a real difference in your own life. You don't have to become a monk, or some hermit living in the mountains to have self control. All you really need is to develop a financial goal and an idea of how to get there. Add in your small amount of self control and you'll be on your way.
How do you develop financial self control? Here are —- steps to use to help you develop self control and start achieving the financial success you desire.
1. Make it automatic. Put your savings on auto pilot by having it automatically deducted before you even have the chance to spend that money. If your employer offers automatic 401k deductions. Sign up today. If your bank allows you to automatically transfer money into a savings or brokerage account, set it up today. Put your bills on auto pilot as well. By putting your money where it needs to go every pay period, you'll avoid the temptation to spend what appears to be discretionary income but actually isn't.
2. Identify and deal with the emotions that frequently cause you to lose financial self control. Those emotions could be anger, fear, guilt, boredom, jealousy, impatience, or dissatisfaction. Do you remember having very little as a child? Do you buy something nice for yourself when you feel stressed? Once you learn to deal with these emotions in a mature manner, you can begin to control them, but first you have to identify those negative emotions.
3. What patterns of your life cause you to lose your financial self control. Do you frequently overspend at Christmas? Do you always have an over the top cookout on Independence Day? Do you feel the need to buy a gift every time you return from a business trip? Alter your behavior so that you're able to overcome these patterns. Start a Christmas Club at your bank, budget all year for that cookout or change it to a potluck, write a meaningful letter to your loved ones on your next plane ride home. You will have to break the pattern.
4. Act. Take some action right now that runs counter to your lack of self control. Maybe it's setting up and funding an online savings account. Maybe it's going to an online broker and starting the process of opening a Roth IRA. Maybe it's starting an investment club. Maybe it's calling your credit card company or cable company and asking for a rate reduction. Maybe it's starting a rule to wait 3 hours for every $10 something costs. If a new sweater costs $70, you have to wait 21 hours before you buy it. The way to develop self control is to start right now…right now and with every decision you make going forward.
5. Cherish and relish the feeling you get when you take action. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment. Firmly implant it into your mind. The next time you're tempted to procrastinate or fall off your self control wagon, take a moment and remember how good it felt to actually get something done using your own self control.
The richest people in history didn't all get that way because it was handed to them. They achieved their great successes because they were able to muster self control. They controlled their spending. They controlled their emotions. They controlled their money. Don't tell me you don't have any self control…you made it to the end of this post. What you have to do now is exercise your self control and make it stronger.
Note: Steve with brip blap wrote a terrific article on Self Discipline that should be on EVERYONE'S reading list.