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Posted: January 17, 2014
Best of CoBiz: Three simple ideas to improve your business culture
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Lisa JacksonYour company culture is like a kid's personality: a blend of the parents' DNA and experience over the years. Much cannot (and should not) be changed about it. As a parent, your job is to provide a structure and system that makes sense - ie, the family culture - to allow the right balance of boundaries, self-expression and freedom for each person to grow. If you've done it, you know getting this balance is not always easy.
As a leader who owns their role as "culture steward," there are a few practices you can implement right away to greatly improve a business environment's ability to perform better, and when you get it right, individual personalities become less of a focal point. (If one child is over-seeking and getting attention in a family, this is often a clue the family system needs tweaking to support better behavior).
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A success theme catalyzes teamwork. Left unchecked, people are competitive. Most organizations are mini-tribes of fiefdoms that do not collaborate or connect their efforts internally. Usually this is enabled by goals that are too high level, too vague, or too narrow for each person to see how they "move the needle" for the company, and which do not generate a sense of "all for one, one for all." Line of sight between each person and the company's performance energizes teamwork.
Further, what defines success for an organization is often complicated or flooded with technical financial jargon that even the CFO can't remember it without looking at the reports. For it to work it's magic, a success theme needs to be top-of-mind and on everyone's lips.
Think for a moment how you can name your success theme, simply.
"We just merged. This year's theme is unifying our companies to win market growth in _______, _______ and _________ markets this year. What's exciting about that for me personally is ______________." Then, prepare a simple example of how individuals in each department can help: "Marketing can _____, Sales can _________, Operations can ________, Finance can ___________."
A good success theme will build on what's already worked in the past, or is working - rather than create a brand new concept. (evolution is less painful than revolution!). In one company, the CEO sends a simple, personal email about "actions I saw this week" that helped the organization accomplish its success theme. He chooses them to highlight all the areas of the company who are working hard to meet the goal - in which he names people.
Magic is happening and energy is building as a result. When you clearly show people the pathway to taking greater ownership, most want to run on that path. The remedy is being clear and specific.
And it helps if you see your role as "team facilitator." At least 20 percent of your time should be spent each week directly communicating with key influencers in your organization about this year's success theme - and unearthing those success stories. That is how you send a message that winning is a team effort.
Lisa Jackson is a corporate culture expert on assessing, defining, and improving culture's impact on business performance, especially during mergers and strategy shifts. Look for her new book "Fit to Compete: 9 Truths for Transforming Corporate Culture" this fall or visit her on the web at http://www.jacksonandschmidt.com.


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Guys, I am about to replace our outdoor gate. It is around 3 feet wide and 5 high. It sits between the garage and our house so there is a 2x4 stud bolted to each end (as a post). I see the hinges and bolts were used to hold the the frame onto the post. My question is can I use large screws instead of bolts with nuts, etc.? Tony
Hello Tony: Yes, you can use screws but to get screws large enough to hold the gate you may have to use lag screws, which have a hex head on them and still looks like a bolt. Glenn
Thanks for the response. I just did a quick measurement for the width. On top its 42" and bottom is 42.5". Do I built a frame to closesly match the measurement or make a frame thats about 41.5 inches on top and bottom so I can be sure my angels are square. Any difference I can use the 1x6 board to make adjustments? Thanks, Tony
Start w/42" as your max. rough opening width. Then subtract the thickness of any hardware that may narrow that opening. Depending on your choice, this may require as much as and inch of clearance for final fit or may provide some variance in width when using a long latch on the gate. Use galvanized screws and wahsers to avoid rust stains.
Thanks man. I bought those composite board and they are like 1x6 (but are actually 5.5). I am planning to build a frame that is 41" in width, allowing 1/2 inch clearance on both sides. I will space the boards about ~ 1/4" apart (might cheat a little bit to since the measurements is 1/2 inch wider on the bottom). Somehow the Zinc type is more easily found on hinges, screws than galvanized. So does Zinc rust? Tony
Zinc will do just fine also.
Composite boards? Like Trex or similar? They shouldn't be used for building a gate. They will sag and fall apart and shouldn't be used for anything structural. For that matter, in my opinion, shouldn't be used for much of anything. Oh, and zinc plated will eventually rust.
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Hello Tony: Good news! Galvanizing is a zinc plating. Either one will work but will eventually rust because the zinc/galvanizing wears off in the weather. After one year just paint the parts with aluminum paint and they will be fine. Glenn
I believe what he is using is called "Veranda". This typically used as a maintenance free material to build decks. He should be just fine using it to build a small gate.

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By Kathy Glasgow
A ten-page report released Friday by the Dade State Attorney's Office minces no words: The Surfside Police Department is "in disarray," has suffered from "years of apparent mismanagement and lack of leadership," and should be thoroughly evaluated by an outside law enforcement agency.
The report follows an eighteen-month investigation of allegations lodged by several Surfside officers against their superiors. Although one sergeant now faces criminal charges, most of the department's administration has "evaded responsibility" for unethical and possibly criminal acts during the past several years, according to the report written by Assistant State Attorney William Altfield.
Far from feeling chastened, Surfside officials are angry and defiant. "I don't think this report in any way justifies the conclusion," fumes town manager Hal Cohen. "There are so many things wrong [in the report], both legally and factually, and it's done a lot of injustice to some good people in the department."
Both sides, though, profess to be gratified at recently implemented changes within the department, which has been riven by intense feuding for the past two years. "I don't see where we're in disarray," says chief Terrill Williamson, who adds he and his lieutenants are now "doing our own departmental investigation to see where all this disarray is. There's a few things I thought should be improved, and we've made substantial changes on our own in the past six months."
Most of the issues center on conflicts between street cops and ranking officers. According to Williamson, the restiveness can be traced to a dispute between Sgt. James Garrett and a patrol officer who became furious over what he said was an order by Garrett to stop making DUI arrests. (Williamson has always maintained that Garrett's directive, which was intended to beef up patrols of residential neighborhoods and to discourage excessive court appearances for minor traffic stops, was misinterpreted by certain officers.)
However it began, the conflict grew to involve most of the 25 sworn officers on the force and to encompass myriad problems. They revolve mainly around allegations that ranking officers forced underlings to violate departmental rules and even the law, all in an effort to make Surfside look crime-free and more tourist-friendly than it actually was. There were also charges that numerous items being held in the police property room had been stolen or illegally disposed of. In early 1995 a group of officers went first to the police union -- the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) -- and then to the State Attorney's Office (SAO), which began a criminal investigation in April of that year. Last November a departmental survey by a Tallahassee political consulting firm hired by the PBA found a high percentage of officers who said they were ordered by superiors to violate rules or to refrain from enforcing certain laws. And almost 85 percent said morale was "very low."
The SAO report examines several of the allegations made by the disgruntled officers and concluded in most instances that evidence was insufficient to sustain criminal charges. Garrett (who supervised the police property room), however, had allegedly given a confiscated BB gun to a town employee and falsified the disposition receipt. Garrett has been charged with official misconduct (a felony) and petty theft (a misdemeanor). He has been relieved of duty without pay. Other allegations were impossible to prove because the room's log book, in which all seized property and final dispositions were to be recorded, hadn't been used since 1987, a situation the report deems "not only unprofessional, but incomprehensible." A new record-keeping and inventory system is now in place in the property room, according to Surfside Police spokesman Lt. Larry Boemler, formerly in charge of the Miami office of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and one of two lieutenants hired as part of ongoing changes within the Surfside department.
Officers complained that, in addition to the DUI strictures, police administrators also discouraged or prohibited other traffic arrests and ordered arrest reports changed to reflect less-serious charges, all in an effort to improve Surfside's statistics reported to the FBI for its nationwide Uniform Crime Reports (UCR). Traffic arrests not involving DUI, which according to the SAO report make up the majority of arrests in the town, aren't included on the UCR, but DUIs are. Redirecting manpower away from from DUI enforcement, while "irresponsible," isn't a crime, the report concludes.
Investigators were unable to compile enough evidence to make a criminal case against anyone alleged to have altered police reports. A May 1995 New Times story related a case (not detailed in the SAO report) in which an officer downgraded the value of a theft, and another in which an officer deleted a criminal charge from an arrest form, allegedly at his superior's instructions. In yet another case, Altfield found two versions of an arrest form, the first classifying an assault as a strong-arm robbery, the second (dated four months later) as a burglary, a nonviolent and less-serious crime. Boemler, however, says the crime was changed by the reporting officer's superior not to "burglary" but to "burglary of a residence with assault on a person therein," which is a more serious, first-degree felony (strong-arm robbery is a second-degree felony).


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Smudo and Thomas D star in two new German WoW ads
My Deutsch is rusty, but you can pull a few things out of there -- when Thomas D is sapped, he says "ich ben ein krieger," which means "I am a Warrior," Schurke means Rogue, and of course right before the tag, as with all of the other commercials they are saying, "What's your game?" Blizzard's ingame animation department just keeps getting better, too. I really, really want those glasses for my Orc. Really.
Thanks, Thomas!
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WILMINGTON—The South Brunswick High School swim teams won their final home meets of the season Saturday at the Wilmington YWCA.
Against Clinton, South's boys won 10-of-11 events in a 67-22 victory. South's girls also won 10-of-11 events in a 68-22 victory.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 1-A/2-A meet is Feb. 6-7 at the Willis Casey Natatorium at N.C. State University, and five Cougars have already qualified. Fifteen others have times that merit consideration for the state meet.
Lose a game, make some changes.
The Brunswick Community College men's basketball team split two conference games over the weekend, falling 82-71 Saturday at Clinton Junior College but rallying from an 11-point deficit for a 61-58 victory Sunday at Spartanburg Methodist College.
The victory at Spartanburg came one day after BCC lost for the first time in the conference this season, and the victory was even more gratifying because coach Walter Shaw's BCC teams had won just one other time at Spartanburg.
Because of exams at West and other schools, changes have been made to the Trojan basketball schedule.
The games Jan. 20 with New Hanover have been changed to Jan. 29.
On Jan. 22, West will play at Jacksonville, with the first game at 6 p.m. The junior varsity games will be at West, with the first game at 4:30 p.m.
On Feb. 6, Senior Night, West will have home games with Jacksonville, with the first game at 6 p.m. The JV games will be at Jacksonville, with the first game at 4:30 p.m.
Folks, as a fisherman, I can assure you what is happening here in our home waters of Brunswick County is an amazing thing. Somehow, through a magical formula only Mother Nature understands, we have been delivered a blessing of having the most famous, the most sought after, the most highly prized fish in the world set up winter headquarters right here in our own neighborhood. The giant bluefin tuna are here!
The weather is cold and unstable, and nobody is fishing much. Well, the birds are fishing, but birds are extremely talented and can catch fish through a blizzard. Anyone who has ever sat and watched them knows no angler can match the skill of our feathered friends. Few humans, however, are out casting about.
There are redfish schools in the shallows (or so I am told) that might or might not be willing to bite on the warmer days. In truth, most are probably just content to chill out and hide from dolphins (who have some freakish fishing skills themselves).
A cold start and a frost delay on the course limited the number of Sandpiper Bay Men's Golf Association players Jan. 14, but play continued by switching games to Chicago. In spite of the weather, there were 33 players, enough for two flights.
Sand to Piper flight: John Murphy and Al Paynter each had a +4 and shared first. Third was a three-way tie at +3 among Don Moore, Ed Kilgoar and Dick Eby. Sixth went to Joe Cramer with a +2.
Some people know what they want to do with their life at an early age. They don't choose the big bucks, they choose to do what they love and that makes all the difference.
Such a man is Gene Doane, better known as Coach Doane, of South Brunswick High School. He's been coaching high school kids for a whopping 56 years.
Today, at 74, Coach Doane is still going strong, teaching every day while he produces teams that qualify for state championships. As he mentors young athletes, he impacts the lives of Brunswick county youth in a positive way.
More than 300 runners participated Saturday morning in the fifth annual Run For Food, a race sponsored by the South Brunswick Interchurch Council.
Last year, in 31-degree weather, 210 runners competed. Saturday morning, in 52-degree weather and under a sunny sky, 137 runners competed in the 5-kilometer race (3.1 miles) and 175 competed in the half-marathon (13 miles).
If you've played golf for as many years as I have, you've learned that the Rules of Golf are a strange and wonderful thing.
The game of golf is played over miles of grass, deep holes that contain sand, ponds that contain water and swamps that contain snakes and alligators. There are rivers, creeks, bridges, bulkheading, forests, paved cartpaths, bushes and shrubs on a golf course.
I was watching a sports program and someone had e-mailed a question for the panelists: How many points will be scored in the BCS championship football game between Florida and Oklahoma?
Interesting question, I thought.
I then noticed the city of the e-mail questioner: Las Vegas. Well, now I knew the reason for the question: He wanted to get an opinion for a bet in Las Vegas on the over-and-under for points scored in the game.


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Smith & Wollensky
Classic steak house serving USDA prime meat dry-aged in house, fresh seafood and live Maine lobsters. Warm ambiance with lots of wood details overlooking the Chicago River. Three-hundred plus label wine list. Private parties from 8 to 300.
CITY: Chicago
Big Jones
Big Jones brings you delicious dinner, brunch, and lunch inspired by Southern cooking from New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, the Carolina Lowcountry, and Appalachia. We are inspired by the history and richness of Southern cooking. Try our fried chicken with the Boarding House Lunch or for dinner during the week (featured on Hungry Hound and 190 North.)
CITY: Chicago
Union Station Buffet
Perfect choice for a variety of American and international dishes that are sure to please. At Harrah's Casino.
CITY: Joliet
Chicago's hottest upscale nightclub. Ultra-modern design, high-tech environment. Luxurious and stylish.
CITY: Chicago
Harry Caray's Tavern - Navy Pier
Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier offers an exceptional dining experience, waterfront location, family friendly menu and sports museum honoring Harry's celebrity partners including Jeremy Piven and Ernie Banks.
CITY: Chicago
Cemeno's Pizza
Est. 1976, serving pizza, pasta and home made Italian dishes. Family owned and operated.
CITY: Joliet
Stetson's Chop House
A Chicago-style steakhouse, specializing in prime, dry-aged beef and succulent seafood.
CITY: Chicago
This upscale yet moderately priced American bistro and bar has as clubby atmosphere with its mahogany, chrome and steel accents. The large outdoor patio draws a hefty Lincoln Park crowd who make this place their warm-weather hangout.
CITY: Chicago
Double Door
Find a lot of standing-room shows of predominantly rock bands that play to packed crowds. Play pool, watch the evening's performance on a video screen downstairs, or simply check out the music scene with beer in hand.
CITY: Chicago
D.S. Tequila Co.
Burgers, tacos and tequila create the menu at this party spot. Enjoy 100% Allen Bros. prime beef, handmade tortillas and fresh margaritas daily.
CITY: Chicago
Jimmy Green's Bar & Grill
The South Loop's premier sports bar with 22 screens, 99 beers - 16 on tap, and world-class food.
CITY: Chicago
Sandwich Shoppe
Homemade food and daily specials. Tour groups welcome, catering available.
CITY: Joliet
The Fudge Pot
The Fudge Pot in Chicago provides delicious chocolate, daily. Their specialists' work around the clock making sure only the sweetest covered strawberries, apples and nuts are provided. Take your pick of famous toffees, award winning fudge and chocolate bars. You can always expect only the tastiest treats at The Fudge Pot.
CITY: Chicago
Yoshi's Cafe
What's the key to our success? A commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. A first-rate, knowledgeable wait staff. And, of course, the driving forces behind it all: Yoshi and Nobuko Katsumura. You're sure to find new and interesting things at the café, including dishes you won't find anywhere else (have you ever seen barracuda on another menu?!). Our eclectic menu features dishes with influences that run the gamut from Japanese to Italian, French and American. Please join us and experience our fine cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. At Yoshi's Café, you're like family.
CITY: Chicago
CITY: Franklin Park
Welcome to Bruegger's. Our authentic kettle-boiled bagels are fresh from the oven all day. And the coffee is always brewing. We also make delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. Stop by anytime.
CITY: Oak Park
Jerusalem Cafe
Most authentic Middle Eastern food for low prices. Charbroil grill cooked homemade style with the only the finest quality ingredients. Falafel, Hummus, Tabouleh, Baba Ghannoug, Shawarma, Shish Kabob, Kifta Kabob, Lamb Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Turkey and Salmon. A fresh juice bar offering fresh squeezed fruit juices, natural fruit smoothies and low fat milkshakes. Eat in or carry out. We deliver in Oak Park and surrounding suburbs. We cater to all occasions. Party trays and economy sizes.
CITY: Oak Park
Fred's at Barneys New York
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of Fred's at Barneys New York, aims to please the Gold Coast shopping set with a lineup of artisan Neapolitan-style pizzas, entree salads, pastas, gourmet sandwiches and mains such as pan-seared salmon over sauteed spinach. The restaurant's open, penthouse-style layout features a custom-designed bar, high stone fireplace and a large terrace with lake views for alfresco dining.
CITY: Chicago
MacArthur's Restaurant
This cafeteria-style Southern restaurant is a must-visit for soul food lovers. Restaurant manager Linda Stokes notes that President-elect Obama, a regular who is pictured on the restaurant walls alongside photos of other local politicians, likes the baked turkey legs with dressing.
CITY: Chicago
Maggiano's Little Italy - Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Delicious Italian food and excellent service... just a few of the characteristics that make Maggiano's the ideal place to hold your next dinner or event.
CITY: Oak Brook
Taverna 750
Taverna 750 is the best of old school Italian with a contemporary flair. Proprietor Paul D. Cannella is bringing back his Grandfather Paul J. Loverde's and Uncle Chuckie Abruzzini's classic Italian recipes from his restaurant on Grand Avenue in the 50's. All of Taverna 750's entrees are small plates, meant for sharing at the table. For small plates, the portions are generous and their prices are very affordable so you can share several items at one sitting. We serve a range of items consisting of gourmet dinner, brunch and a full menu of crafted drinks. We also have a late night pizza menu for anyone looking for a nightcap and nosh.
CITY: Chicago
Sensational Bites
This eclectic dessert café makes everything from drop cookies, brownies and bars to cupcakes and specialty cakes, to a variety of pastries ranging from éclairs, tarts and pies.
CITY: Chicago
Shaw's Crab House - Chicago
The main dining room is reminiscent of an old New England seafood house. The Blue Crab House Lounge features a raw bar offering oysters shucked to order. Very warm, casual dining experience.
CITY: Chicago
Russian Tea Time
This 9-year old Chicago landmark serves up fantastic Russian and Soviet regional specialties including borscht, stuffed cabbage and pelmeny. Afternoon Tea Service daily 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CITY: Chicago
Favorites here include hot dogs, Italian beef, Polish sausage, pizza and ribs served in a Chicago-themed restaurant.
CITY: Chicago
Mercat a la Planxa
Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, where Catalan inspired cocktails and cuisine comes to life. Mercat features extraordinary tapas, cut to order charcuterie and cheeses, fresh seafood, chops and steaks.
CITY: Chicago
Gene and Georgetti
Steak, steak and more steak, oh there's also fantastic Italian food, too. It seems anything Gene & Georgetti fixes is a wonderful journey back to Chicago's more authentic days. The oldest steakhouse in Chicago; Gene & Georgetti is the epitome of old school Chicago steak joints.
CITY: Chicago
Lalo's Mexican Restaurant
Your host Gloria extends an invitation to you to sample Lalo's famous margarita. Come experience a warm reflection of Mexican hospitality while enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine.
CITY: Oak Park
Andies Restaurant in Andersonville is a Mediterranean restaurant on Clark Street serving amazing dishes of many influences for more than 30 years. We cook our food with the freshest ingredients and make each dish to order. Our servers are detailed, attentive, accommodating and friendly. Our main priority is to ensure you have the best dining experience possible. Our philosophy is to cook locally and seasonally. We use produce from local farmers in the Midwest, when and where it is available, and from Andies' garden. Be sure to check out our Seasonal Menu page for fresh specials.
CITY: Chicago
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
Downtown by the river, theaters and Michigan Ave. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night menus featuring bar & grill favorites and Irish specialties. Carvery at lunch, TVs and lively bar at night. Mon.-Fri. 7am-2am; Sat. 11am-3am; Sun. 11am-2am.
CITY: Chicago
The Publican
An homage to beer, pork and oysters, The Publican's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Brian Huston have developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with hand-selected, sustainably-harvested fish and seafood as well as sustainably-raised heirloom pork to anchor a rustic menu of simple, eclectic fare. The extensive international beer list, developed by partners Eduard Seitan and Terry Alexander, features 100 or so ales, lagers, stouts and ciders by the bottle, 12 of those available on tap. The Publican is a design partnership from the James Beard Award-winning team of Thomas Schlesser and partner Donnie Madia.
CITY: Chicago
Metro's mission is to bring a cross-platform of the best local, regional and national emerging artists to Chicago. Since, 1982, Metro has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier, cutting edge new music venues.
CITY: Chicago
The Public Landing Restaurant & Banquet Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Serving the area for more than 20 years, this casual fine dining restaurant is located on the banks of the old I&M Canal in the Gaylord Building, a National Trust Historic Site built in 1838.
CITY: Lockport
Located adjacent to Ralph Lauren's flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL offers a classic city-club cuisine. Opened in 1999, the restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren and modern city-club cuisine. The food is inspired by American classics - seafood, steaks,chops, salads, sandwiches - a menu that stands apart from fashion and trends. Some of our more popular items are prepared tableside. Our cuisine combines with a unique club atmosphere -- where even the first time diner is treated as a member. Our dress code is smart business casual. Reservations are suggested and walk- ins are welcomed.
CITY: Chicago
Brazzaz The Brazilian Steakhouse
16 different cuts of meats slowly roasted, carved tableside, over 40 items in a spectacular salad bar that includes seafood to vegetables. Private room with wireless microphone and 60" plasma screen TV. L Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; D Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-10pm; Sat. 4pm-10:30pm; Sun. 3pm-9:30pm.
CITY: Chicago
Bookie Magee's Hideaway
Sports bar and state-of-the-art Off Track Betting facility. Offering simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse racing from Illinois and around the country. A great place to grab a bite to eat with over sixty televisions and comfortable seating.
CITY: Joliet
Hollywood Stadium at Hollywood Casino
Chicagoland's most exciting sports bar and entertainment venue is now open! Watch up to eight games at once on our enormous 80 x 20 foot screen, plus over 40 flat-screen TVs, as well as personal TV's at many of the booths. Hollywood Stadium - It's what a sports bar should be.
CITY: Joliet
Aurelio's Pizza - Homewood
What sets Aurelio's apart from other Chicago pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
CITY: Homewood
Bar Ombra
Inspired by the regional flavors of the Italian Tre Venezie, Ombra is a space you can make your own. It's where the casual comfort of the neighborhood meets the energy of possibility. You just might encounter the new and unexpected — whether the flavors, the wine list, or the conversations and people around you.
CITY: Chicago
Fuego Loco
Serving the finest in grilled Mexican Meats, Seafood, and Poultry in a festive environment. We feature the best fresh squeezed margaritas in town, homemade sangria, 27 bottled beers. Outdoor dining all summer long, and 150 different hot sauces. Come taste the authentic flavors of Mexico!
CITY: Oak Park
III Forks
III Forks offers a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse in Chicago's Lakeshore East. III Forks is modern steakhouse sizzling with style, an energized bar and lounge and a savvy menu featuring USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood along with lighter, local favorites. The inviting foyer greets you with an array of fine wines - over 3,000 bottles - in the spectacular glass wine rooms. With wonderful tables overlooking the park and three private dining rooms, there is surely a place for you and your friends at III Forks Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Street Bar & Grill
Bar and grill serving lunch with daily specials until 8pm on Fridays.
CITY: Joliet
A modern seafood restaurant that offers elegant seafood dishes made with ingredients provided by global artisanal purveyors.
CITY: Chicago
Dinkel's Bakery
Family owned & operated since 1922, Dinkel's Bakery is a REAL working bakery in Chicago. Their signature products include: stollen, donuts, cakes, cookies, Danish and specialty baked goods.
CITY: Chicago
The Pickwick Society Tea Room, Gifts & Antiques
Loosely based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women, with menu items named for characters. Specialties include homemade bakery items, adult tea parties and showers. Check website for special events.
CITY: Frankfort
Cool Creations
Ice Cream parlor specializing in homemade hard ice creams, also homemade cookies, brownies, etc.
CITY: Lockport
Rainforest Cafe - Chicago
Prepare for an adventure through the most realistic rainforest ever created! Cascading waterfalls, realistic animals and lush greenery surround you as you dive into Rainforest Cafe's fresh original recipes.
CITY: Chicago
McCormick & Schmick's
McCormick & Schmick's strives to be the best seafood restaurant in its market niche. The extensive menu changes daily and features only the freshest seafood available in season, a variety of prime, choice cut steaks and our traditional scratch bar with hand-shaken cocktails. At McCormick & Schmick's, you'll experience a real dining experience that will satisfy any appetite.
CITY: Oak Brook
O'Briens Restaurant and Bar
Family-owned restaurant in Chicago Old Town neighborhood. Lunch, dinner as well as lighter fare. Garden cafe, free valet parking, piano bar, cigars welcomed. Prime steaks and fresh seafood.
CITY: Chicago
Green Zebra
The Green Zebra, in Chicago, is a contemporary vegetarian restaurant that caters to a hip crowd with its imaginative seasonal cuisine. The organic and modern design match the seasonal ingredients at this upscale award-winning veggie-focused restaurant.
CITY: Chicago
North End
This gay sports bar has been a neighborhood staple for more than 25 years, offering pool, darts, all the games on giant flat screens and a great beer selection.
CITY: Chicago
Open seven days a week, this Boystown neighborhood sushi joint is known for it's contemporary take on sushi and friendly staff. Their creative rolls and variety of offerings won't disappoint!
CITY: Chicago
The Shrine
A fusion of a sensuous nightclub, state-of-the-art live performance space, and high-end lounge, The Shrine is a next generation nightlife venue in the emerging South Loop district of Chicago. With a finger on the pulse of Chicago's young metropolitans, The Shrine will bring together the city's music, fashion, and art communities to create a truly diverse, trendsetting clientele. The Shrine's mission is to be the city's new social hub for music across an eclectic cross-section of modern genres.
CITY: Chicago
David Burke's Primehouse
David Burke's Primhouse is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse. Chef Burke continues to redefine modern American cuisine as he pushes the envelope of culinary creativity, just off Michigan Avenue.
CITY: Chicago
Balagio Ristorante & Banquets
From fantastic seafood to succulent steaks, chops, and perfect pasta, Balagio's is the ideal Italian family restaurant. Our homemade sauces and soups are known throughout the area. We offer nightly entertainment and welcome children of all ages to come in and experience spaghetti and meatballs like never before. Balagio is open for lunch and dinner and has private and semiprivate rooms for any occasion.
CITY: Homewood
Hard Rock Cafe
Be served by a high-energy, fun staff with great service. Serving the best in American cuisine; juicy burgers, tasty barbecue, meatloaf, salads, fajitas and more! The place to be, shop, rock and eat with the band.
CITY: Chicago
William Tell Restaurant
Steaks, chops and fish. Fine vintage wine. Live entertainment in lounge. Banquet capacity up to 500.
CITY: Countryside
Molly Malone's
Molly Malone's Irish Pub offers full service catering. We here at Molly's can accommodate intimate gathering of 20 guests to grand gatherings up to 300 guests. Our three beautiful banquet rooms can be configured and transformed in a variety of ways to accommodate the color and theme of your event. In addition, Molly Malone's offers the convenience of a private parking lot with free valet on weekends, an elevator to access our upstairs party rooms, and an extensive food and drink menu sure to please every palate. We have experienced event planners on staff and would love to work with you to plan your next event! Please feel free to drop in and ask for a tour of our facilities while enjoying a perfect PINT. Molly Malone's Irish Pub is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque façade to the perfect Guinness on tap. Rated by ABC's James Ward as "Best In The Burb" for Irish Pubs.
CITY: Forest Park
Allie's American Grille & Lounge (Marriott Suites)
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $12-15. Lobby lounge serves dinner and is open daily until 11pm.
CITY: Downers Grove
Clubhouse Restaurant, The
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Features the traditions and trends of American favorites in a country club setting. Offering three private rooms, featuring seasonal specialties and combinations of regional flavors.
CITY: Oak Brook
Texas de Brazil
An award winning upscale Brazilian steakhouse featuring an extravagant 50 item salad area and various cuts of beef, chicken, lamb, pork and Brazilian sausage to sample from until you beg for mercy.
CITY: Chicago
Hugo's Frog Bar and Fish House
Fresh seafood daily, prime steaks and a variety of other frog and fowl highlight the menu. Live jazz and blues piano nightly starting at 5 pm in the hopping bar. Hours: Monday-Sunday 3p.m.-2a.m.
CITY: Chicago
Gemini Bistro
Gemini Bistro serves up exceptional food. It's been named one of Chicago Magazine's "Best New Restaurants" of 2009, awarded 3 Stars from Chicago Tribune food critic Phil Vettel, and has been the recipient of the coveted Michelin Bib-Gourmand distinction three years running. Combined with the location in a classic 1919 flatiron building, Gemini Bistro truly is Lincoln Park's "neighborhood gem." Stop and see for yourself, why this restaurant is in another stratosphere, from the rest.
CITY: Chicago
Culturally inspired, comfortably American, Aria offers a unique approach to cuisine from around the world. Named one of the best new restaurants in Chicago, Aria provides a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere for a global culinary adventure. Just adjacent to the dining room, Aria Bar offers a more casual dining experience. Sample noodles, wok dishes and hand-rolled sushi,internationally inspired beers, wines and sake.
CITY: Chicago
Giovan's Restaurant & Pizzeria
The complete Italian family dining experience. Family owned and operated.
CITY: Crest Hill
Vie Restaurant
Contemporary seasonal American restaurant with an affinity for local ingredients.
CITY: Western Springs
The Parthenon Restaurant
As we celebrate our 34th Anniversary we want you to know The Parthenon has been a top award-winner for years! Come in and try one of our specialties and see for yourself what makes The Parthenon so famous.
CITY: Chicago
Bar Toma
An Italian neighborhood pizzeria and bar by Chef Tony Mantuano, Bar Toma features 20 varieties of pizza, an espresso bar, pizza salads with Italian beers and 60 wines.
CITY: Chicago
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou's is the home of the BEST Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the world. If you love a buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, perfectly seasoned sausage, and other fresh ingredients- you've come to the right place. Lou Malnati's Pizzerias pride themselves on making each handmade pizza just the way you like it.
CITY: Chicago
Capital Grille
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood acclaimed by the nation's toughest food critics, and an award-winning collection of over 400 wines. Join us for impeccably prepared classic fare in an atmosphere that is both luxurious and relaxed.
CITY: Lombard
Antico Posto
Antico Posto, translated meaning "The Old Spot", is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. House specialties include homemade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli as well as house churned gelato and hand-stretched brick-oven pizza. Our wine list consists of more than 60 Italian and domestic selections, over 30 wines by the glass, 1/2 glass and 1/2 bottle.
CITY: Oak Brook
D.O.C. Wine Bar
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Have a glass or enjoy a flight from our extensive selection of over 300 wines from around the world. D.O.C. Wine Bar also serves new American cuisine in a beautiful, casual atmosphere. Lunch, dinner and late night menu available.
CITY: Lombard
Marion Street Grille
A fine selection of steaks, chops, seafood, chicken, and pasta dishes. Attentive dinner service six days a week complimented by a full bar and an inviting ambiance. Daily specials. Rated "3 Forks" by the Chicago Tribune and "Excellent" in Zagat's.
CITY: Oak Park
Hang Time at The Waverton Hotel
Hang Time Restaurant & Lounge features a wide variety of tantalizing selections. Famous for burgers and wings, and even better known for a great value. Relaxed and casual dining atmosphere. Twenty TVs for great game watching.
CITY: Elmhurst
Butch McGuires Inc.
Family owned Irish saloon in business for 50 years. Great food, friendly and fun place to be.
CITY: Chicago
Rosebud Trattoria
Rosebud Trattoria opened its doors under the direction of Rosebud Restaurants in May of 2005. Conveniently located in the heart of River North and steps from Chicago's famed Theater District, the restaurant is a hit with locals and tourists alike. The idea behind the "Rosebud Trattoria concept" is to find the best ingredients possible and deliver them fresh from the market to the customers' table at a moderate price. The result is a Roman inspired trattoria with a genuine Chicago balance.
CITY: Chicago
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
There's never a dull moment in the RA. In a rich and vibrant setting, RA Sushi Bar combines freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-fusion dishes with an upbeat, energetic atmosphere. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable!
CITY: Lombard
Trattoria 225
Trattoria 225 is a full service restaurant and bar featuring rustic Italian dining. They offer wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, house-made pasta and a variety of artisan gelato. They strongly believe in supporting local producers and using organic products whenever possible. Their mission is simple: provide you, your family and friends with a fantastic, affordable meal in a space that is warm, inviting and fun. Trattoria 225 is available for large groups that would like to rent the entire restaurant for lunch or dinner events. The restaurant can seat 140 people and accommodate 300 people for a reception style event. The "Bar Side" is the perfect space for cocktail and hors d'oeuvers parties of 30 to 70 people with direct access to the full service bar. The "Kitchen Side" is the larger of the two sides of the restaurant with seating most comfortable around 100 and 140 for a reception style event. Available for lunch and dinner.
CITY: Oak Park
Bennigan's Grill and Tavern
American style restaurant and sports pub serving steaks, seafood, burgers and salads. Featuring 30 draft beers and over 20 HDTVs with season sports packages, it's the perfect place to watch your favorite games. Our famous outdoor seating is now in full swing.
CITY: Chicago
Billy Goat Tavern
This location at the Pier is the fifth Billy Goat Tavern to open in the city, and Navy Pier visitors are guaranteed to go away happy after sinking their teeth into a famous Billy Goat "Cheezborger."
CITY: Chicago
Contemporary American Cuisine with a French influence served in a 150-seat glass-enclosed dining room which overlooks a landscaped garden and small park.
CITY: Chicago
First Slice
First Slice in Chicago isn't just a great place to get slice of pie, it's much more to the hundreds of people they help feed through their Shareholder Program; and even more to the people they help provide skills for so they can find work in restaurants throughout the city. That warm feeling you get from eating at First Slice could just be from the fresh delicious ingredients they use, or perhaps from the satisfaction of helping out.
CITY: Chicago
Buzz Cafe
A wonderful community gathering place in the heart of the Oak Park arts district specializing in fabulous coffee, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local art and crafts for sale, live music, book clubs, etc. Very kid friendly! The Main Dining Room, in addition to the dining area, has a small lounge area for your guests to relax!
CITY: Oak Park
A steak and chop house with the aura of a 1940's dinner club. Featuring the style and warmth that makes it perfect for any occasion.
CITY: Chicago
Twin Anchors Restaurant
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern used to be a speakeasy, and is one of the oldest restaurants in Chicago. Since 1932 it's always been known for great barbequed baby-back ribs that are served in a quaint neighborhood tavern. Since it's opening famous people have eaten here, from blue-eyed crooner Frank Sinatra to Bears QB Sid Luckman; Twin Acres has even been made famous in the many appearances on TV shows, food review sites and movies. Come from the food, stay for the comfortable ambience of a traditional Chicago bar.
CITY: Chicago
If Topolo pampers and Frontera dances, then XOCO rocks. Though the word is Mexican slang for "little sister" (from the ancient Aztec language), there's nothing little about XOCO's big, bold Mexican marketplace flavors. Open early, late and closed on Sundays and Mondays, this quick-service cafe from Rick and Deann Bayless proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico's most beloved street food and snacks: hot-from-the-fryer churros and flaky empanadas; frothy Mexican hot chocolate (ground from Mexican cacao beans right in our front window!); warm, crusty tortas (Mexican submarine sandwiches); and made-to-order caldos (meal-in-a-bowl soups) that feature everything from roasted vegetables to seafood to pork belly.
CITY: Chicago
Rosebud on Rush
Rosebud on Rush is located just west of Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Featuring the finest chops, steaks and best pasta in the city.
CITY: Chicago
Shanahan's Cajun Creole
Since 1976 Shanahan's, has been known for the best in Creole Cajun Cuisine. Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Seafood Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp Creole are just a few of our Louisiana influenced entrees. Festival weekends are held monthly with the appetizer / entrée specials such as Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish, Crab and Garlic. Shanahan's also offers a tempting variety of Homemade Soups, Salads Po boys as well as Daily Specials for Lunch and Dinner. Try our Homemade Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie and Louisiana Bread Pudding. For Beverages we are known for our extensive Draught Beers (especially our Guinness) and our World Famous Hurricanes. Enjoy!
CITY: Forest Park
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport
This airport offers general aviation, flight school, air charter, restaurant and Illinois Aviation Museum all within the airport.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Inspired by the movie classic Forrest Gump, this rustic shanty of a restaurant, located at Navy Pier, features a variety of fixin's Dixie-style ribs, steak, mahi mahi, burgers, kids favorites and of course lots of shrimp!
CITY: Chicago
Diamond's Family Restaurant
For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Includes omelettes, skillets, crepes, sandwiches, steaks, fish and more.
CITY: Joliet
The Gage Chicago
Chicago's first and only Gastro Tavern. High-quality food, a step above pub grub, in a relaxed atmosphere. Menu complemented by assortment of international beers, wines and liquors and our specialty Irish whiskeys.
CITY: Chicago
Tavern on Rush
Classic American. Offers prime aged steaks and fresh seafood items. Check out our menu online.
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I'm Gone Lil Scrappy Feat. Gwoppa
Check out I'm Gone, the latest from Lil Scrappy which features a guest appearance from Gwoppa on the. The track was released on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010.
Give I'm Gone a listen - it's a new offering from Lil Scrappy, featuring Gwoppa. It was dropped on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010. Lil Scrappy's musical situation is improving with every new release, and I'm Gone will most definitely help the cause. It's a fine addition to the growing body of work Lil Scrappy has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're looking forward to what Lil Scrappy has in store.
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The Fear Of God cut turned Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray EP single gets the visual treatment. Pusha T's mixtape sequel drops September 27th.
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Push is straight on the verses but the chorus (especially the "pause" and the whole pause movement) are cringe worthy.
But who's the chick though?
Newwman: Pusha is straight on the verses but the production all around sucks.
It's every thing that's been wrong with hip hop for 10 years.
Corny sythn's and the dreaded auto tune.
At least he's not singing the choruses himself.
from a commercial standpoint, this and "I Still Wanna .." shoulda been the 1st and second videos off his mixtape. Play this and then "My God" for a white girl and tell me which woulda increased the niggas rep'. Pusha's a beast, but needs to do more than just RAP to get that fanbase The Clipse lost after Lord Willin'. A LOT of people still haven't heard of him. Fuckin Big Sean's catching more buzz than this nigga. It's sad really
#Toronto got next Aspektz - Feeling Myself http://hulkshare.com/y7fncxqayjf7 Enjoy.
ya agree with coveryourface. i want pusha to be at the front of good music, not big sean. give pusha the fuckin baton..btw pusha is versatile too. this song should be all over the radio. better than alot of shit, even on that miguel sure thing remix his verse was on point. dudes too underrated. mad he put tyler on a track tho
Pusha needs to push this record (no pun). This is the type of record that could get some serious radio play. Love this track!
nah man, pusha is going at it the wrong way. Shit is hella wack with that corny dude singing. He should go rick ross style with it. If you a coke rapper, be a coke rapper with Kanye in your corner. Pusha has enough fast life references to grab many people with his harder verses. He just needed better video production and harder beats. This stuff gonna get him lost in the shuffle. This may be the worst chorus ever.
oh yeah... malice > pusha
Real dude right here but where's Malice??
this is not appealing
I miss the magic of The Clipse. Pusha's aiight, but he ain't bringing no magic to the table.
And yeah, Malice >>>


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Freda Dudley Ward
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Born | Winifred May Birkin 28 July 1894 |
Died | 16 March 1983 | (aged 88)
Residence | St Johns Wood, London |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Freda Birkin |
Known for | mistress of the Prince of Wales (1918–23) |
Title | Marquesa de Casa Maury |
Spouse(s) | William Dudley Ward (1913–31) Pedro Jose Isidro Manuel Ricardo Mones (1937–54) |
Children | Penelope Ann Rachel Dudley Ward Claire Angela Louise Dudley Ward |
Parents | Colonel Charles Wilfred Birkin & Claire Lloyd Howe |
Winifred May, Marquesa de Casa Maury (28 July 1894 – 16 March 1983), universally known by her first married name as Freda Dudley Ward, was an English socialite best known for being a mistress of the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VIII.
Born Winifred May Birkin, she was the second child and eldest of three daughters[1] of Colonel Charles Wilfred Birkin (fourth son of a British textile magnate or lace king of Nottinghamshire, Sir Thomas Isaac Birkin, 1st Bt.)[2] and his American wife, the former Claire Lloyd Howe. She was the mistress of the Prince of Wales from 1918 to 1923, after which she remained his close confidante until 1934 and the beginning of his relationship with Wallis Simpson.[3]
The actress Jane Birkin is also a relative, the elder daughter of a much younger first cousin.
Freda Birkin was twice married, firstly 9 July 1913 (divorced 1931) to The Right Honourable William Dudley Ward, Liberal MP for Southampton. They had two daughters. Though her first husband's family surname was Ward, the combination "Dudley Ward" eventually became their official surname, through common usage.
Her second husband was Pedro Jose Isidro Manuel Ricardo Mones, Marques de Casa Maury. They married 20 October 1937. From 1938, the Marques and Marquesa de Casa Maury took up residence in St Johns Wood, north-west London, at 58 Hamilton Terrace, a house commissioned from the architects Burnet, Tait & Lorne.[4] They were divorced in 1954.
Issue (by first husband):
- Penelope Ann Rachel Dudley Ward (1914–1982), the actress Penelope Dudley-Ward, later Lady Reed, known as Pempie,[1] who married firstly in 1939 (divorced 1944) Anthony Pelissier, by whom she had a daughter, and secondly in 1948 film director Sir Carol Reed, by whom she had a son.[5]
- Tracy Reed (b. 1942 as Clare Pelissier), actress; first wife of actor Edward Fox, who later played Edward VIII in Edward & Mrs. Simpson in which their affair is depicted; they had one daughter.
- Max Reed (b. 1948)
- Claire Angela Louise Dudley Ward (1916–1999) later Lady Laycock, or Angie,[6] who married in 1935 the commando leader Major-General Sir Robert Laycock,[7] by whom she had two sons and three daughters.[8] Of her five children, her son
- Joseph William Peter Laycock (Joe Laycock) (1938–1980) was married to the actress Lucy Fleming, née Eve Lucinda Fleming, niece of the writer Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond; they have issue.
- ^ a b Anonymous. Obituary for her cousin Bindy Lambton, or the former Countess of Durham, published in The Daily Telegraph on 18 February 2003. [1]
- ^ Lundy, Darryl (15 March 2005). "Colonel Charles Wilfred Birkin and his wife". The Peerage.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Philip Ziegler King Edward VIII: The Official Biography (Collins, London, 1990) pp. 94–100.
- ^ "House for Marques and Marquesa de Casa Maury". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ Lundy, Darryl (11 September 2006). "Penelope Ann Rachel Ward.". The Peerage.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ Information on death date from Lundy, Darryl. "The Peerage database". The Peerage.[unreliable source?], retrieved 14 December 2007.
- ^ Lundy, Darryl. "Lady Clare Angela Louise Ward". The Peerage.[unreliable source?], mistitled because she was Lady Laycock, but not Lady Clare Angela Louise Ward as daughter of an earl. Last edited 21 January 2006.
- Burke's Peerage and Baronetage 107th Edition Volume III Burke's Peerage – Preview Family Record at www.burkes-peerage.net]
- King of Fools by John Parker [2]
- Lundy, Darryl. "The Peerage database". The Peerage.[unreliable source?]
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I absolutely loved this product! I'd never seen printed blinds before, but the difference they make to my bedroom is astounding. Every night, I feel as if I am in a palace, as I roll down my blinds, (bought 2 for my two windows) releasing an incredible wall of art. I also researched Kwan Yin, and the stories associated with her are all about her goodness and mercy. I thought to myself "That's why I feel so calm looking at her!" So two benefits: an unusual, yet elegant addition to your home and an image that provides a sense of peace. Now that's what I call value.
Really stunning yet subdued. I absolutely LOVE this shade!!
I was more than impressed with these blinds! I absolutely love them. the quality was better than I expected and they were really easy to put up. My evenings are blessed with Kwan Yin in my living room. I ordered more for friends and also purchased the Monet blinds for myself.
I love the colors-pale and perfect for this depiction of Kwan Yin. I use it as a wall decor above my bed instead of a tapestry...this item is well worth the money.
We purchased this as we did two others of Kwan Yin, they add very nicely to our d�cor. If you wish to see the picture during the day, it needs a back drop curtain - these are lovely
This shade is incredible, it appears differently based on the time of day, amount of sunlight. I particularly love them at night, because the image is so engaging and adds so much to the room. I love the shade, get loads of compliments on it and have sent several friends to Overstock to buy their own.
This blind is really pretty. It's surprisingly detailed. The colors are understated, soft, but really attractive, and give the image a gentle, kind of ghostly quality. I'm using it as a room divider/screen, and it's excellent for this purpose. I think this blind is best rolled out to its full length, so I really recommend it as a wall hanging or screen. If it's covering a window, an all-or-nothing approach (fully rolled-up, or fully rolled-down) seems best, because the image might look awkward when it's only partially visible. Since I'm not rolling it up and down every day, I can't make a lot of claims about the blind's durability. It seems like it would hold up pretty well, but I'll probably never know. I'm really glad I ordered this blind. This image of Kwan Yin is beautiful. I agree with another reviewer who advises people to learn more about Kwan Yin, and Kwan Yin's thousand arms reaching out to assist us and ease suffering. I'm happy to have such a gorgeous reminder of mercy and compassion.
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ASHLAND, Ore. – Tuesday night, crews will begin a striping project that Ashland city officials say will increase both safety and commute time, but first, the pilot project called "The North Main Road Diet" will reduce northbound and southbound traffic to one lane in each direction. Crews will add bike lanes on either side as well as a center lane.
"We have a high number of accidents on north Main so the road diet, because it has a left turn refuge we think will, and that's what we'll measure, reduce the number of rear end collisions," said Ashland Public Works Director Mike Faught.
The change was approved by the city council in 2011 and is set to be completed in just a weeks time, even though rain has delayed the start of the project by two days. Traffic delays are expected for the next few days as crews work on re-stripping from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
City officials will reevaluate the impact the project has had next year, but residents already have mixed feelings. Bike riders are in favor of more bike lanes while daily commuters are not excited about loosing their extra lanes. Once the project is completed a public comment period will open up and commuters can voice their opinions on the change on Ashland.


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Excellent location – rated 9/10! (score from 210 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Constance Ephélia.
Very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. Great room, beautiful beaches
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The facilities, most of the staff and location. The North beach was amazing.
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Everything was fine and the staff were really friendly. The suit was really beautiful
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Beautiful location with two beaches Friendly staff Great breakfast buffet Good selection of retuarants Great activities
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Everything was more than fine, location, staff and food. Especially the nature is astonishing. And of course the weather if you come from Northern Europe in January.In summary we extended our stay...
Beautiful resort and not crowded lots of lovely places to hide away !!
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Food is good Staff very helpful Located in the mid of two beautiful beaches
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Nestled among the white sand beaches and hills on the island of Mahé, Ephelia has luxurious suites and villas overlooking the Indian Ocean. It features 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 5 pools and boutique shopping.
All accommodations at Constance Ephelia Resort include private grounds area. There is an inside sitting area with flat-screen TV. They also have a private luxury bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and some villas offer mountain or ocean views.
In the many restaurants, guests have the choice of local cuisine with a buffet breakfast, poolside snack or Mahé infused dinner. Cocktails and local tropical juices are served in the Constance Ephelia Resort's bars.
For the sports-minded guest, activities include tennis, racquetball, swimming and snorkeling on the private beach. There is a gym and spa center offering a choice of treatments, a spa and sauna.
Morne Seychelles National Park is a 5-minute drive away and Seychelles International Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site.
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WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Room Service, Airport Shuttle (surcharge), Baggage Storage, Laundry
Safe, Shops (on site), Non-smoking Rooms
From 2:00 PM
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. Great room, beautiful beaches
Can be expensive once there
The facilities, most of the staff and location. The North beach was amazing.
The pools have rough edges on which our young children scratched their legs on badly. Staff service at the breakfast buffet was very slow - not helpful and did not clear plates, nor replace cutlery.
Our cleaning lady was amazing and Veronica the manger was so attentive and helpful. The shuttle service was amazing and the kids club great!!!
Unfortunately it seemed everything went wrong with our stay. No cot for my baby until hours later, broken glass at a few places where kids were running around, limited timings for food for toddlers and waitering staff were miserable. The manager tried to make up for our disappointments and we got a great upgrade, however the new villa although gorgeous, had no working fridge and once again a broken cot for my baby. They were attentive to fix it and asidt friendly, However for a 5* resort you just expect more. The Mosquitos were everywhere and we all got bit everyday really badly. Was just not a pleasant trip :(
Everything was fine and the staff were really friendly. The suit was really beautiful
Wifi should be across the whole resort not only in suites and receiption. Even some Resturants didn't have wifi
Beautiful location with two beaches Friendly staff Great breakfast buffet Good selection of retuarants Great activities
Ford and drink can be pricey Would recommend choosing Half board or full board
Everything was more than fine, location, staff and food. Especially the nature is astonishing. And of course the weather if you come from Northern Europe in January.In summary we extended our stay...
Beautiful resort and not crowded lots of lovely places to hide away !!
Checking in was a nightmare, took 30 mins the last thing you need when you have just got off a long flight and lots of silly questions, they seem to think you just want to sit in the reception and wait we also had to pay the balance of our room right then and there another trip to another desk which was a very painful and slow experience, surly everyone pays when they check out, maybe they are worried you will just leave, eventually a grumpy lady took us to our room on a buggy which she drove so fast I nearly fell off the back, our luggage then took another 45 mins to arrive in our room after several phone calls. No hot water for four days at all and kept complaining until finally on our last day it was sorted, no communication with staff , the lights by our bed didn't work the room was very dark the light above by the door kept flashing on and off many problems with the room that were not resolved (we were offered a room change on the last day) it seems no one in the hotel is interested which is a shame as its a beautiful resort let down by the staff. Its seems this hotel has had lots of staffing issues and other problems which we were advised by the locals , if it was managed priorly it would be a fantastic place to stay. Dining - Not many al a carte choices if you are not full board, and on the last night nothing at all except fine dining where they expect you to dress up not possible if you are leaving that night. The food was nice but nothing fantastic and very small over priced portions, in Cyan were were charge nearly 50 uk pounds for a half bottle red wine and 15 uk pounds for a glass of chardonnay ,Cyan had no wine menus even though we were served by a sommelier so we got ripped off. The food in Adam and Eve was good Asian food but defiantly need more food options especially at lunch time.
Food is good Staff very helpful Located in the mid of two beautiful beaches
The surrounding AND THE STAFF.
1)The way the accounting will bill you. 2) The Cyann restaurant.
Large space ensured privacy even though hotel had more than 600 guests
Limited vegetarian food
Everything was perfect and beyond expectations Staff were very very kind Variety of food and entertainment Location Facilities
The Wifi was little week on most areas need to make the signal stronger
Kids club was excellent Pools very good
Food overpriced and beside breakfast not great
Excellent food and service. Nice and clean rooms.
Meals a bit pricey.
Nice rooms variety of restaurans pools nice beach best enviroment
Very expensive spa
The careful preservation of surrounding mangrove swamps; with their accompanying wildlife. The wide expanse of resort grounds to safely explore. Pathways are paved & clearly lit. Being a short drive or walk from unspoilt granite boulder-strewn beaches. Seeing the Seychelles fruit bat fly overhead. Seeing the giant land crabs scamper about. Enjoying the pollution free air, filled with the pleasing scents of tropical flowers in bloom. Getting a chance to experience the complete peace & quiet of the villa category of accomodations. The villa truly lived up to its name, in size & overall quality of stay. Having wifi fast enough, & in good working order.
The first few nights in the "suite" category of rooms. The size was more akin to a slightly above average hotel room. The sound quality of the "suite" room was on par with a typically non-soundproofed room at an average hotel. The politeness of the housekeepers was inconsistant. Simple door soundproofing buffers- would have cost the resort so little- yet alleviated SO much noise at Constance Ephelia.
The food is very good. The south beach is not suitable for swimming, but the north beach is beautiful.
If you are looking for customer service, choose another hotel. In here they're too focused on the landscaping and the private events. There is nobody to bring you food or drinks by the beach or by the pool. If you want a snack or a drink in the middle of the afternoon you can't because the restaurants and bars are closed. You have to accommodate your holidays to their schedule, and you have to make a reservation in advance. But they have no problem charging extra 115 rupees for room service. Two days in a row the main bar and restaurant were closed for private events.
Awesome staff Nice location Lots to do Good restaurants
Hawkers and Vendors on the beach Slow in-room dining
Location as you can make usage of several different facilities (including multiple swiming pools and restaurants) and two different types of beachs (1 shallow and the other with a bit more depth). Has everything if you just want remain in the resort for the full period. The staff was always very helpful and friendly. Everything very clean. I think you get what you pay for (in a good way)
Apart from a few issues in the first days (cards were deactivated and there was a water leakage outside the apt fixed a few hours later) there wasn't anything we disliked
Nice property with 2 beaches. North beach is better Good food across restaurants
Had one of the chef's in Helios restaurant behave really rude with us. We just had to lodge a formal complaint with the manager. Hope this dosent happen again. Been to many hotels and we definitely haven't seen such behavior from anyone in the hospitality industry. She was plain obnoxious and rude.
The food was too expensive. At Helios, it was not good either
Location is suberb, restaurants very good, staff very friendly and attentive, roem excelent
Water leisure potential is not used to full potential. Snorkelling is not so easy in view of excelent conditions. It is also a pity that corals are dying - but of course is not the hotel fault, but should contribute to solve the problem


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February 28, 2013
Historic Jamestowne Explores Lives and Experiences of Some of the Earliest Women Residents
Interactive Program Offers Insight to Early Settlers' Survival
Rachel Stanton, One of Jamestown Island's Early Female ResidentsMeet two of Jamestown Island's earliest female residents through the program, "'this is done by their women': The Women of Early Jamestown." Guests learn about the lives and experiences of these women, a Powhatan Indian and an English settler, during this drop-in program from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Nathalie P. and Alan M. Voorhees Archaearium at Historic Jamestowne.
The women share their views of daily life, work and relationships as well as their perspectives of the worlds in which they lived. Guests can interact with Melanie Hagan, a veteran interpreter of the Algonquian Chesapeake, who will share her historical perspective of Virginia's earliest inhabitants. Guests also meet Rachel Stanton, who arrived in Virginia in 1608 with high hopes of success and even higher expectations in the New World.
This is a Women's History Month program presented jointly by Historic Jamestowne and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
This program is free with paid admission to Historic Jamestowne. The admission fee of $10 per adult includes both Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield. Children under age 16 are admitted free. America the Beautiful National Parks passes are accepted and Preservation Virginia members also are admitted free. Please call (757) 229-4997 or visit www.historicjamestowne.org for more information.
Historic Jamestowne is jointly administered by the National Park Service and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (on behalf of Preservation Virginia) and preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in the New World.


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Weekend Freeway Advisory (Aug. 23-26)
Westbound I-10 closed Friday, Saturday nights for tunnel repairs
PHOENIX - A stretch of westbound Interstate 10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be closed on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend while crews make repairs inside the Deck Park Tunnel, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, consider alternate routes and allow extra travel time while the following freeway restrictions are in place over the weekend.
Westbound Interstate 10 closed between the Interstate 17 'Split' near Sky Harbor Airport and Seventh Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 24) and from 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 25) for tunnel repair work. Southbound State Route 51 ramp to westbound I-10 closed. Airport's west end ramp connections to northbound State Route 51 and eastbound Loop 202 will remain open. Westbound Loop 202 ramp to westbound I-10 will be open. DETOUR: Westbound I-10 traffic will detour along northbound I-17. Westbound Loop 202 traffic entering westbound I-10 will exit at Seventh Street and use McDowell Road to travel beyond closure at Seventh Avenue. Sky Harbor traffic leaving airport's west end can reach westbound I-10 by going west on Buckeye Road, east on I-10 and north on I-17.
Eastbound Interstate 10 narrowed to one lane between Citrus Road and Estrella Parkway in Goodyear from 11 p.m. Friday to 11:30 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 24) and from 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 25) for work to switch traffic within construction zone. Eastbound I-10 on-ramp at Sarival Avenue and off-ramp at Estrella Parkway closed. DETOUR: Please allow extra travel time, be prepared to slow down and merge safely in work zone and use adjacent on- or off-ramps in the area.
Sarival Avenue closed between McDowell Road and Portland Street in Goodyear from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday (Aug. 26) for removal of old Interstate 10 bridge. DETOUR: Consider using Estrella Parkway as alternate north-south route in the area.
Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Hawes Road in southeast Mesa closed from 5:30 a.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 25) for work on future State Route 24 interchange. DETOUR: Consider using eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Power Road.
For a complete list of highway and freeway restrictions across Arizona visit ADOT's Travel Information site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1. Sign up for ADOT email updates, including weekend freeway restrictions, at www.azdot.gov. Another great way to find out more about ADOT's projects and programs to improve Arizona's transportation system is the ADOT blog at www.azdot.gov/blog.