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Re: Assange is off the hook...
Released on 2012-02-29 09:00 GMT
|2010-12-06 06:49:07
that if money is being spent to keep something secret, then it is evil.
I don't think I've heard a more self-righteous, sweeping statement than
From: "Marko Papic" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2010 11:47:05 PM
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
Yeah but my point was that the common folk are not outraged except at
Assange. He wanted people to be outraged at the government. Nobody is, in
fact most people think the diplomats are doing their job. That's a change
considering what low opinion most people have of diplomats.
And as for my comment about wikileaks, I was being far more philosophical
than the question of whether it is illegal or not. From time to time, you
got to leak some stuff... it's just the way it is. It's good for the
country. Doesn't feel nice, but it's good. Like jogging.
But my overall point here is that Assange is just an anti-American prick
who things he is going to leak some stuff that leaves the American people
outraged. What an idiot. As Stewart said the other night, this is the
country that sold weapons to Iran so that we can fund right-wing
guerrillas in Central America. And this idiot thought we would be outraged
by someone calling Merkel "risk-averse".
He is a fucking idiot.
From: "Sean Noonan" <email@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2010 11:42:17 PM
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
Queensland= Aussie Texas. Y'all have an attitude that Alabamans don't.
Last I saw Assange was charged with sexual assault, not rape. That's
different in the US, obviously, but no idea about Sweden.
And Marko, I beg to differ. The leaks are wrong. Are they seriously
damaging? No, but that doesn't make it OK. Serious laws were violated
here, and the only reason they have some freedom of movement is because
Wikileaks (presumably) is not state-sponsored and claim to be some sort of
journalism. But that is BS, these documents were stolen and published
illegally. We can go into the whole argument of overclassification- and
be right to say that most of this stuff should no longer be classified.
That does not change the fact that the documents were classified. Some
sort of civil disobedience is not going to change the USG's culture of
secrecy. That idea by Assange is just ludicrous. This is just an
NGO-version of espionage and everyone involved should be arrested and
tried accordingly (and disrupted if we can't get them to court).
What Matt said about a large number of the American right being pretty
pissed off about these is also true. Assange has been called a terrorist
many times, I think Palin wanted to hunt him down.
From: "Meredith Friedman" <email@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2010 12:21:43 AM
Subject: RE: Assange is off the hook...
The Landsdowne Hotel and the pub crawls...but I totally agree with your
view on Queensland!!
From: email@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Farnham
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:17 PM
To: Analyst List
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
Oh the teaching is still first rate and turned me in to the intellectual
Adonis that I am. Was just that the majority of the company there sucked.
Nestled between Glebe and Newtown since their gentrification hasn't
helped, I don't think. Thank god for the Landsdowne Hotel!!
From: "Meredith Friedman" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2010 1:09:42 PM
Subject: RE: Assange is off the hook...
I am a proud alumnus of Sydney Uni thank you very much. But it was much
better back then....
From: email@example.com [mailto:email@example.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Farnham
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:07 PM
To: Analyst List
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
If you think you're going to get any argument out of me on Usyd you're
going to be disappointed.
The place was full of left wing socialist wankers or college boy, Aviator
wearing, popped collar rich kids.
Going to hazard a guess that Assange may also have studied there as well.
Queensland is Australia's version of Alabama, only with better beaches.
From: "George Friedman" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2010 12:53:55 PM
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
It is possible to revoke citizenship on the grounds of being a dickhead
except in Australia, where all of Queensland and a good part of South
Australia, along with all of Sydney Uni would lose their passports.
On 12/05/10 22:42 , Chris Farnham wrote:
Is it possible to revoke some one's citizenship on the grounds of them
being a total dickhead?
I don't care about the other leaks but the ones he has made that
potentially damage Australian interests upset me.
If I thought I could switch this dickhead off without getting done I
don't think I'd have too much of a problem.
BTW, close family friend in Sweden who knows the girl that is pressing
charges tells me that there is absolutely nothing behind it other than
prosecutors that are looking to make a name for themselves. My friend
speaks rather disparagingly about the girl who is claiming molestation.
I also think the whole rape thing is incorrect for if I remember
correctly rape was never the charge.
From: "Marko Papic" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2010 12:23:03 PM
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
What a douche.
And I just want to be clear here... I have no problem with the leaks. I
think they're great. And I think it may be good on some level to have
stuff like this come out once in a while. What I can't stand is A) his
ego trip and B) his clear anti-Americanism. Take the time to read the
intro to Cablegate when you get the chance. This guy hates America more
than OBL.
What I love, however, is how nobody in the U.S. is mad about the cables.
Hell, I have a better opinion of State Department diplomats now than I
did before the cables. They actually said a few smart things here and
there. I actually gave them a tip of my hat.
I want to see him try to take on the Russians. He'd be going bald in an
Iceland hospital within days.
From: "Reva Bhalla" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2010 10:11:39 PM
Subject: Re: Assange is off the hook...
should we change our Stratfor motto now?
Predictive, insightful intelligence...in a post-Cablegate world.
On Dec 5, 2010, at 10:05 PM, Marko Papic wrote:
This guy needs to take pills for his ego:
He suggested, not for the first time, that he believes his document
service has had a profound effect on world history: a**I believe
geopolitics will be separated into pre- and post-Cablegate phases.a**
Also, I have a question about this part (this is Assange's lawyer
saying how Wikileaks would release full versions of all files --
including names of spies, etc. -- if harmed):
WikiLeaks, Mr. Stephens said, has a**been subject to cyberattacks and
censorship around the world and they need to protect themselves ... This
is what they believe to be a thermonuclear device in the information
Let's say the following scenario happens. Assange is arrested and
extradicted to Sweden to face rape charges. Wikileaks releases the
password to the insurance files. Would he not then be directly
endangering U.S. and other country intelligence professionals? Would
it not then be possible to prosecute him for espionage?
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It is claimed that in October 1527, the first galleon set sail from here to search for a route that would link America and the Philippines. Legend has it that many pirates, including Francis Drake, used to lie in wait off the coast of this region.
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Jet Ski Rental Rent them from the main beach in Ixtapa, and then head out to explore the surrounding islands. This best done in the late afternoon as the sun is setting.
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Arrecife Riveriera Beach Hotel - Overlooking the beach this restaurant specialises in seafood, cuts of beef prepared on an open grill, Mediterranean cuisine served with a hint of Mexican.
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Galeria Dorado Pacifico Hotel This laid-back piano bar features 'bohemian' singers, quiet conversational and a thoroughly relaxed evening.
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The Town Council has approved a plan for island Harbormaster Steve Land to train as a police officer this winter.
Once Land completes training at the state police Academy, which starts in January, he will have full police powers, allowing him to enforce laws in both of the island's harbors. He would be able to issue tickets for speeding or boating under the influence. While he will still perform his main harbormaster duties, he will also provide back-up help to the police department as needed, especially during the winter months.
"Having the harbormaster as an officer gives us additional benefits — he's one more set of hands. There's a lot of small benefits to our safety that aren't financial benefits," said Police Chief Vincent Carlone at a Wednesday, Oct. 16 Town Council meeting.
The council gave preliminary approval for the training in September, but wanted to determine the financial impact before granting final approval.
According to Town Manager Nancy Dodge, Land would receive a $15,000 pay raise for taking on the additional training and responsibility.
However, having Land fill the position in lieu of hiring another full-time officer would save the town $18,624 the first year, and $29,014 the second year, Dodge reported. Land would be filling a currently open slot for a fourth officer, which has been vacant since Tom Pennell left the island's police department.
There are currently three police officers on staff, as well as Chief Carlone. However, Carlone said the state police union prefers the department have a minimum of four officers. He added there still might be the need for a fifth officer in the future.
In response to a question from councilor Sean McGarry, Carlone said the police department plans to continue its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program for the Block Island School, which Pennell had previously managed.
The council unanimously approved Land's training. However, two members of the audience had questions about this proposal.
"My concern is the big bump in salary for having additional training," said island resident Molly O'Neill. "We have other department heads who have other advanced degrees."
Carlone responded that Land will be working additional hours, particularly in the winter, so his pay raise reflects this. Carlone noted he will be tracking the needs of the police department this winter, to see exactly how often the department would need Land's assistance.
"In the past, the harbormaster job requires a lot of hours in summer; sometimes 70 to 80 hours a week," said island resident Robbie Closter, who is also the town recreation director. "Will putting in that extra time as an officer place stress on the harbormaster?"
Responding to Closter, Dodge said, "The harbormaster is well aware what he's getting himself into — he said yes."
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Much of the council's three-and-a-half hour meeting was taken up by a lengthy discussion about the possibility of bringing an electric cable to Block Island.
Dodge drafted a letter to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission [PUC], asking if the commission would reconsider the option of providing an electric transmission cable to Block Island, which would run underwater and connect the island to the mainland power grid. The letter also asked if the PUC would consider "socializing" the cost of the cable, that is, sharing the cost with all National Grid ratepayers.
This would be separate from Deepwater Wind's proposed wind farm off Block Island, which would include an electric cable as part of the project.
"The timing of this is a little late," commented McGarry, who supported the letter. "I very much supported this concept when we were weighing the cost of hosting these monstrosities [the wind turbines]."
Town Council member Chris Warfel also supported the letter, but proposed several changes. He noted it did not properly convey the fact that this matter originated from island residents' concerns.
After spending about a half hour debating the wording, the council voted unanimously to send the letter.
During this discussion, the council veered off track multiple times. At one point, Warfel engaged in a conversation with island resident Rosemarie Ives regarding the cable and the Deepwater project as a whole. Warfel questioned the validity of the electricity cost savings the town Electric Utilities Task Group [EUTG] has claimed Deepwater's wind farm would bring.
"It's been brought up to the EUTG that they haven't done the proper analysis," Warfel said. "The PUC didn't do the right analysis, the DEM [Department of Environmental Management] didn't do the right analysis; nobody in the state of Rhode Island has done the right analysis."
At one point during the conversation, First Warden Kim Gaffett attempted to veer the council back on track, but Warfel continued.
"If you want to keep going, keep going — we'll all sit here and wait for you to finish," said Gaffett.
"I will," responded Warfel, noting that he felt some of what was being discussed was relevant to the letter.
Island resident Bill McKernan also spoke in support of the letter, noting that a cable would also be important for other utilities such as fiber-optic internet service.
Triathlon date concerns
Fifteen island residents signed a letter asking the Town Council to consider changing the date of its annual Block Island Triathlon. The town-sponsored race is traditionally held on a weekend in August. This year it was held on Aug. 3.
The letter, which was signed by various business owners and cab drivers and dated Aug. 15, said: "With Saturdays in August being so busy, would it be possible to plan this event in the future on either a Saturday in September, the week after the 4th of July or even during the middle of the week so that we can completely benefit from the visitors?"
The letter continued: "People are unable to get accommodations because of the volume of visitors, beach goers are turned away, unable to use the facilities after spending their money traveling on the ferry. Traffic was snarled for approximately two hours, leaving some visitors almost missing their ferry connections."
The Recreation Board responded to the letter in a memo to the Town Council on Oct. 3. The board recommended keeping the original date for a variety of reasons including other mainland triathlons held on other weekends, weekdays not being convenient for participants, and weather concerns in September.
"I'd like to make the point that the summer is the time for the businesses to make money — it's not the time for the town to make money," said island resident Henry Peterson, who signed the letter. "Let's move it to September — it would just generate that much more business."
Recreation Director Robbie Closter was reluctant to change the date. However, he noted that he's working on chartering an early ferry to move the race to an earlier time in the morning, which could help alleviate traffic concerns.
"The run on Block Island currently brings 200 people at this time. This is an extremely well-run event for what it is," said Tourism Council Director Jessica Willi. "I would like to commend the recreation director for what he does. It's something that's working. But I love the suggestion of running two events."
Councilors suggested hosting an additional race in September to bring more business to the island and to use as a trial run to see if September would work better than August.
Closter said he was still concerned about weather and staffing issues, particularly for lifeguards.
"I work 80 hours a week to put that event on," said Closter. "To put an event on in September — I do not have the seasonal staff."
Public input
During public input, Margie Comings, representing the Old Harbor Task Force provided three comments. She said grasses have been planted at Esta's park. She also added that the hydrangea plants near the park do not look healthy, and the cause was determined to be the fact that the underground watering system was never turned on. She also asked the council if state approval had been given to install stairs at the corner across from the National Hotel. Dodge said she is still working with the state Coastal Resources Management Council on the matter.
Ives asked the council to investigate if Deepwater would still be responsible for installing an electric cable if it does not build its proposed Block Island wind farm, but does build a larger wind farm project in federal waters farther east of Block Island.
Also, island resident Edie Blane thanked those who helped replace the missing sundial near Town Hall, which had been installed in memory of Blane's sister.
Other matters
Warfel brought to the council's attention the concern that no store on Block Island accepts government food stamps through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The council discussed ways to provide stamps to those island residents in need, either through the Block Island Grocery, or through a grocery delivery service such as PeaPod. The council also considered bringing representatives from this program to the island, in order to educate island shop owners.
The council proposed three changes to the town special events provision, which requires island residents to apply for approval of private events involving more than 100 people. The council unanimously voted to propose that residents must obtain town approval for events over 50 people. In addition, the council voted to reduce the limit of cars allowed at these to 20 (currently, 50 vehicles are allowed), and the number of special events per household allowed to two (currently, there's four events allowed per household). These changes have not been finalized; they will be debated at a future public hearing.
The council agreed to have a consultant represent the town in any future public hearings about a proposed state rule that would exclude the town from participating in some grant applications. Town Solicitor Katherine Merolla said the proposal by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) could make Block Island ineligible to receive EDC renewable energy grants.
The Motor Vehicles for Hire Commission (MVHC) has proposed a reduction in the number of taxi licenses from 34 to 32. The two licenses would be lost through attrition and would not be replaced. The MVHC also proposed a set of regulations for cab drivers, including a dress code. The council set a public hearing date for these proposals for Monday, Dec. 2.
Also, the council approved a resolution from the Block Island School, calling for increased internet bandwidth to meet the school's education needs. The resolution will be sent to government representatives.
There is a hearing date for a failed septic system violation on a property off Corn Neck Road (Plat 4, Lot 32-2) on Nov. 4.
Gary Pollard was appointed to the Harbors Committee, and Bob Littlefield to an alternate position on this committee. Also Norris Pike was appointed to be the Town Council's representative on the Hodge Management Committee, with Second Warden Ken Lacoste serving as an alternate.


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I always enjoyed heavy arms for the uber-leet machine guns
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You should stop talking about your dreams, and start making them.
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Wing Zero Custom, Char's Zaku II, and the Gouf
Hmm.....I like the strike cause it has amazing capabilities when Kira's the pilot.
the gouf is an interesting choice. i mean its pretty much a basic mobile suite. But then a gouf in the hands of the right pilot could spell doom for all i guess. Oh the gouf ignited from gundam seed destiny was cool, it was gold i think.Originally Posted by Tenseiga
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Wing Zero's energy is limited,it can only use shoot all canon and guns together like Freedom for 3 times only then the energy off the whole gundam fall.
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You won't catch me defending Dusty for this lineup tonight, but I would really love to see the game thread absent of complaints about this move (since literally everyone disagrees with it) so the thread doesn't devolve into the exact same argument about Dusty's value/lack thereof as manager that we have many times a week.
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BTW, did I see correctly in the top of the inning that Kazmir hit 94 on the gun? I thought he wasn't garnering interest because he was hovering between 85-89. If he can throw in the low 90's, why weren't there more teams courting him this offseason?
Using words like "literally" don't help prove your point. -Chuckie
you know, that Phillips guy is good at defense.
I feel like Dusty needs to give Frazier the same sit down treatment he did to Cozart that got him back on track. The kid is Strugggling with a capital S...and an extra g.
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Feeling a Hanny bomb here.
Rounding third and heading for home...
Chapman to the rotation!!!! Do it already!!!!
Or not.
Rounding third and heading for home...
Unrelated to the discussion at hand .....Some guy in a Taylor Made golf hat was mewling aloud about how "freaking" boring Baseball is at my local watering hole.
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Cmon, Run Robby, Run!
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Rounding third and heading for home...
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December 17, 2014
Airports officials will vote tomorrow on a $1.4 million remodeling project at the customs arrival area at Los Angeles International Airport.
Although some international arrivals are processed in other terminals, the vast majority of business travelers and tourists arriving at LAX enter through the Tom Bradley International Bradley Terminal, where ceilings are so low and lights are so dim that customs officials have difficulty reading passports or visas.
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If approved, improved electrical and data connections would be installed, ceilings would be raised, new lighting installed, and bathrooms rebuilt inside the customs area.
The project would take about two years to complete.
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Location, even tho located at the "start" of the Reeperbahn, was super;close to the harbor, fish market, restaurants. And a very nice breakfastbuffet. Helpful staff. - Anonymous
I loved staying at the hostel! It was very modern and very clean. The
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Very clean, helpful staff, terrific breakfast, and location --- just outside the busy downtown core but within walking distance of public transit. Also, the Italian restaurant located in the hotel building is very good, though there are lots of other choices nearby as well. - Eric
I really enjoyed staying in this very nice old hotel in an original old building which has been nicely renovated. The reception area, breakfast rooms as well as the public areas have nice original old furniture without lacking any modern conveniences. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. They make you feel you are their personal guest. I can only recommend this very centrally located hotel to anyone. - Anonymous
1. Room very large though it specifies only 16 sq.m.
2. Toilet is spacious, too.
3. Room is very nicely furnished, and clean.
4. Very close to the main railway station, where you can also buy all kinds of food.
5. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and is provided by a nearby hotel.
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7. Wifi is free in the lobby, and in the hotel providing the breakfast. - Anonymous
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The staff were extremely helpful, we did not speak German and they tried to help us at all times. - Cindy
For a 3 star hotel I have to say it is probably the best we have stayed in. The room although a little small, was furnished lovely, bathroom lovely too! Would like to have seen a few more english channels on the tv as there was only ccn news with english speaking, but then again perhaps I should have brushed up on our German lol! Great place, great location, great price! Oh great breakfast too! - Tracey
Location: Heart of St. Pauli ~ Close to U3 station and Harbour and Reeperbahn and Chinese Takeout and markets and bars and restaurants ~ Friendly obliging staff ~ Security ~ Size of rooms ~ good facilities, TV, kitchen, lighting, hardwood floors, mirrors, clean, large functional windows overlooking street, good heat when required, good bed and linen - William
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Excellent hotel. Spacious clean room. Great Breakfast. Good position for town centre and bus and train stations - Richard
The breakfast buffet was excellent. Also, the hotel was right on the lake, just a few steps away from several lakeside restaurants (which had indoor and outdoor seating). We were also lucky to be in Germany for white asparagus season, so there was "Spargel" on every menu. The hotel was also a short walk (10-15 minutes) from the train station and the main sites of Hamburg. We had a wonderful time. - Anna
A very good hotel and in a good location. Safe to walk the streets andclose to communication links throughout the city. Rooms a good size andevery facility to ensure comfort. We did not use the restaurant socannot make comment. We would certainly stay again. - Stephen


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Veteran Los Angeles Police Officer Critically Hurt in Motorcycle Crash
The Los Angeles Police Department officer critically injured in a traffic accident Saturday evening is a 26-year veteran of the force, authorities said.
LAPD Cmdr. Andy Smith said the officer, whose name is not being released, has been riding motorcycles for about 20 years.
The motorcycle officer was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Saticoy Street when a red SUV rammed him from behind and pinned him to the car in front. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Smith said.
The officer remained in critical condition late Saturday night at a local hospital, where he is undergoing surgery. He is surrounded by his family, and about 50 police officers are awaiting news about his condition, Smith said.
The driver and a passenger in the vehicle that struck the officer from behind are being detained for questioning and possible criminal charges, Smith said.
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Exclusive, tastefully appointed, private cottages in quiet location - perfect for Alaska getaway. Full kitchen, washer & dryer, jetted tub. German spoken.
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The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel Will Turn Into...
A B Hotel!
This is an interesting turn of events. The other day we reported that the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, formerly The Yankee Clipper, would stop being a Sheraton on December 1 but there was no clue as to who or what brand would go in its place. Now, we have an answer. A tipster tells us that the hotel will be a B Hotel. And indeed, it's been confirmed on the B Hotels website with an opening date of December 1.
You might remember the B brand opened its very first hotel in Fort Lauderdale, but that has now changed into a Sonesta Hotel. B went onto open a spot in Orlando as well as Savannah and they launched their b2 brand in Miami.
No doubt all the B programming will be installed in their FLL spot, including mood lighting, free WiFi and variety of amenities and services that all start with B. Hopefully they will let the Yankee Clipper's Wreck Bar and the Dos Caminos restaurant just "b."
[Photo: HotelChatter]
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Last Chance to Use Your SPG Points at The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel
Not long after Starwood Hotels dissolved its management of the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla. (the hotel is now known as The Diplomat and it's part of Hilton's Curio Collection), comes another big brand loss in nearby Fort Lauderdale.
The Sun-Sentinel reports that The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, remembered by most as the Yankee Clipper Hotel, will cease to be a Sheraton on December 2, 2014. However, no one knows yet what sort of brand, if any, will take over the cruise-ship inspired building which is also home to the Wreck Bar and Dos Caminos restaurant.
Interestingly, the building was sold in 2005 to the Starwood Capital Group, which is actually hotelier Barry Sternlicht's company and not Starwood Hotels'. So could this turn into a 1 Hotel or a Baccarat Hotel? Highly unlikely, as the building is rumored to be for sale, but we're dying to find out what will end up happening.
Got any inside scoop? Let us know!
[Photo: Sheraton Fort Lauderdale]
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Do Not Do: Plug the Microwave Cord Across The Sink
While staying at the Sheraton Suites in Kansas City, Miss. the other week--our first Sheraton Suites experience actually--we came across this disaster scenario in our suite with the microwave cord stretched across the sink to the outlet.
We know that any capable adult would take extreme precautions when running either the sink or the microwave in this scenario but still, this is a fire/electrocution hazard just waiting to happen.
Not helping is that we spied a torn off cord of some other kind on the other side of the room as well.
Despite the fear of electrical shocks, we didn't mind the rest of the room, even though it was rather outdated and rather expensive for what it was (over $200 including tax.) The bed was a super comfortable Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed and the Shine products in the bathroom were excellent. They even came with a little shower poof.
We also liked the complimentary bottled water for Starwood Preferred Guest members and that there was free WiFi in the guest rooms and the lobby. But having the wires carefully tied up and put away would have been a nicer touch.
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Sheraton Park Lane London Is Starting Its New Story
We were thrilled to hear earlier this year that London's Sheraton Park Lane would be getting its long overdue makeover, ripping out dated and faded guestrooms and freshening up public spaces. Now we can we show you a bit more of what you can expect post-renovation in the 303-room hotel.
Starting with accommodation, by mid-next year all rooms will look like the above, a huge leap forward compared to today. There is the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed at the heart with the requisite fresh white sheets, Art Deco influences in lighting fixtures and furniture, and what looks like an etched glass mirror panel above the bed.
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Christmas Is Canceled At The Sheraton Koh Samui, It'll Now Open March 2015
Sometimes there's no such thing as too much of a good thing. At least, so think Starwood, who are on track to open a Sheraton in Koh Samui. It will join their current roster: a W Retreat, a Le Méridien, and Vana Belle, part of the Luxury Collection.
The Sheraton will take over the current Imperial Samui Beach Resort, which had 141 rooms. It's on the same beach as the Vana Belle, and only two hotels away.
Unfortunately, all good things come to those who wait. The Sheraton was down to open in December, but it's not yet listed on the Starwood website, and (HT Flyertalk) it's now showing up on Starwood's forthcoming hotels list, and is down for March 2015. Although, since it's not yet available to book, even that may be optimistic.
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Renovated Sheraton Boston Unveils Green Tangerine Spa & Salon
"Hey, let's head down to that sexy Sheraton Boston Hotel for a luxurious massage and decadent dinner," said Nobody Ever, Not Once.
With all due respect to the Back Bay property, it hasn't generally boasted a lot of appeal outside the convention set. But today the Sheraton caps a multi-million dollar renovation by rolling out a brand spanking-new spa: Green Tangerine Spa & Salon, the only Sheraton outpost of the locally-based brand, which has just three other locations in Massachusetts and two in Connecticut. The 5,500-square foot facility offers haircuts, manicures, massages and skincare treatments at prices that are quite competitive when compared to the spas on nearby Newbury Street. So it may actually lure locals, besides the inevitable conventioneers getting their talons polished before marathon handshake sessions.
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The Sheraton Park Lane Hotel London Is Finally Up for a Renovation
The Lanesborough may have closed late last year for its year and a half overhaul, but it looks like another Starwood sibling in London will finally be getting its turn to go in for a little refresh too: the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel will start a full renovation this autumn.
Technically on Piccadilly and not Park Lane, the hotel's snooze-inducing décor in its 303 guestrooms (which is much less fresh-looking than the above image would suggest) is not something that many will miss we think.
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Get Married 'Under The Sea' by a 'Mermaid' at The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale
Daryl Hannah would be so proud to tie the knot at Sheraton Forth Lauderdale Beach Hotel with their newest wedding package that's fit for those with fins. While we might be over underwater hotels, we can really get behind a picture-perfect, underwater-wedding day.
The Mermaid Wedding package offers love-dovey couples the opportunity to say their "I Do's" under water with an "actual" mermaid while up to 50 of their closest friends watch from the dry deck of The Wreck Bar, the hotel's nautical-themed bar. (See a photo of a vow-renewal here.) From portholes and picture windows, your guests have a view under the surface of the hotel pool for the bride and groom's 10-minute ceremony. Something tells us there wont be a dry eye in the house.
Once the happy couple dries off, a 90-minute reception in the bar for toasts and mingling with your guests. The package includes a choreography session prior to the ceremony so neither the bride or groom look like a dead fish and mermaid tails will be on offer for photo-ops.
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Sheraton Club Managers Now Ready to Assist Club Level Guests
Brittany Markwis, VIP & Club Manager at Sheraton New York Club Lounge
Sheraton Hotels are upping their club level game by hiring 350 dedicated club managers worldwide.
These managers will be responsible for handling the requests of their club-level guests, starting with pre-arrival questions about their room preferences and handling any requests that come up during their stay. So if you're in a club-level room at a Sheraton, don't go directly to the concierge. Instead, hit up your club manager instead.
The hiring of these managers is Sheraton's way of capitalizing on their Sheraton Club service which the hotel brand says is now a $500 million business, driving 15-20 percent of the total revenue at each Sheraton. Looks like the $120 million investment Sheraton made into these clubs worldwide is paying off.
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12 Ways This Hotel Gets Ready for Daylight Saving Time
This Sunday, we're springing forward for daylight saving time which means we lose an hour of sleep but we gain an extra hour of daylight. And after a long, hard winter, we're really looking forward to that.
In the past, changing clocks for the time change was kind of pain. Today, not so much since most of use cellphones and tablets and those automatically adjust to the change. Sure, there's a watch or a kitchen clock to change here and there but usually it's pretty easy. However, if you're a hotel with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms, preparing for daylight savings time is a major event.
General manager Terry Lewis of the The Sheraton Times Square Hotel, the third largest hotel in NYC, with 1,781 rooms and her staff are tasked with not only updating their clocks but also reminding guests staying at the hotel that daylight savings is happening. And it goes way beyond slipping a note under the door. Here are 12 Ways The Sheraton Times Square Gets Ready for Daylight Saving Time (#8 is REALLY important to read.)
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The Sheraton Times Square Has a New, Ultra-Spendy, Package
If you're lucky enough to have a spare $15,000, The Sheraton New York Times Square would like to offer you their culinary and wine-focused Penthouse Escape package.
Here's what you get in exchange for what amounts to a year's salary for many:
Three nights in the 3,546 square-foot, 45th floor, two bedroom, three bathroom bi-level Penthouse Suite with views of Central Park and Times Square from every room.The master bedroom has a king-size Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed; the second bedroom has two doubles.
Bottomless wine tasting with in-house wine expert David Ocampo, featuring wines rated 90+ by Wine Spectator. from wineries such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, Seghesio, Villa Antinori, Peter Lehmann, M. Chapoutier, Paul Cluver and Domaine Lafond.
A two-hour cooking session with Executive Chef Joe Fontanals in the suite's full kitchen and dining room
Access to the 44th floor Club Lounge with 24/7 complimentary beverages and snacks
Free WiFi
Upon booking the Penthouse Escape package, guests have an initial consultation with a member of the hotel's culinary team to discuss their food interests and any special requests. Guests then receive copies of recipes created during the experience.
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A Sheraton Club Perk: Learning the Secrets of 'Homeland'
Homeland fans staying at the Sheraton Tribeca last week got to experience a super special fan moment.
Actors Navid Negahban who plays terrorist Abu Nazir, and Nazanin Boniadi, who plays CIA analyst Fara Sherazi, were joined by former CIA Directorate of Operations Jack Devine, and journalist and former government official John Miller (hunky Damian Lewis, alas, was not present). Together they discuss the television series as well as -- amongst other things -- issues of national security, interviewing Osama bin Laden (Miller in 1998), representations of strong female Muslim characters on television and plotholes.
"There's no cell phones allowed in CIA buildings," Miller pointed out. "However, I've learned that every time I see something on the show and say that would never happen, I read about it in the New York Times six months later." Yikes!
Guests staying on the Club Floors were given the opportunity to ask the panelists questions and mingle afterwards during the Sheraton Social Hour while sipping on Sheraton Selects wines.