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American CS:GO League ESEA to give away $600,000 in 2015
It's been a busy few months for American-based gaming tournament provider ESEA. Not only has it announced an expansion to the Asia Pacific Region, there has also been lengthy investigations investigated and bans of numerous competitors from their leagues due to match-fixing and betting scandals.
In recent news, ESEA announced a massive prize pool of $600,000 throughout 2015 - including three total seasons. The breakdown is as follows:
- Season 18 - $200,000
- Season 19 - $200,000+
- Season 20 - $200,000+
Season 18 will be wrapped up between April the 17-19 live at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
Continue reading 'American CS:GO League ESEA to give away $600,000 in 2015' (full post)
The Witcher 3 will offer 'dark' mode, where death is permanent
As we get closer to CD Projekt Red's massive The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we're finding out more juicy details on the game. The developer is introducing a new "Dark" mode to the game, which will have permanent death.
Not only that, but it will provide the toughest enemies in the game, but once you die anywhere in the campaign, that's it - you're taken right back to the beginning of the game. CD Projekt Red quest designer Philipp Weber told VG247: "Usually normal is easy, and easy is-well, you can be on your phone while playing. If you die five minutes before the ending, it's over. There are actually people who have already done it".
Weber compared The Witcher 3 to Dark Souls and Skyrim, saying that the Normal difficulty is quite similar. But when talking about the new Dark difficulty, he said that it is off the charts. So if you want to play with some serious wagers in The Witcher 3, you might want to choose Dark.
Continue reading 'The Witcher 3 will offer 'dark' mode, where death is permanent' (full post)
Visceral Games: 5 million players have played Battlefield Hardline
The open beta for Battlefield Hardline continues, with Visceral Games' General Manager, Steve Papoutsis, taking to Twitter to announce that 5 million players have taken place in the beta.
Papoutsis said: "Wow, we've passed 5 MILLION players in the #BFHardline beta! So proud of your team. Glad you're having fun and keep that feedback coming". Destiny set the bar last year, with 5 million players taking place in the open beta for Destiny, but Destiny wasn't released on PC. This goes to show that the PC community is huge, and a strong force for even a game like Battlefield Hardline which hasn't been getting the best feedback.
Battlefield Hardline will be released on March 17 for the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PC. The beta itself closes today, unfortunately.
Stardock CEO: DirectX 12 will allow CG-like graphics on PC before 2020
We can expect DirectX 12 games to look radically different in just a few years time, with PC gamers being able to expect that future titles will look as good as the CG in the latest movies. The news is coming from an interview with Stardock CEO Brad Wardell with Inner Circle Podcast, teasing the future of PC gaming and DirectX 12.
Wardell said that if game developers get down and dirty with DirectX 12, games with thousands of on-screen characters, or any large number of objects on screen are usually bound by the CPU when it comes to lighting. Ubisoft has even admitted this for its mess that was Assassin's Creed: Unity. The first generation of DX12 games will see a 10-20% boost, as they are written for DirectX 11 and running DirectX 12. But when there are new graphics engines that are built from the ground up for DX12, the real benefits are going to be very, very clear according to Wardell.
The Stardock CEO claimed that future games would look like The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King by the end of the current console generation. He cites the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as resource heavy consoles, as they feature 8-core processors with 8GB of RAM and 64-bit operating systems and games that can access any and all of those resources easily. As time goes by, developers will squeeze much more out of the consoles.
The CSGO ban saga continues, multiple players handed lifetime holidays
ESEA just joined forces with Valve, standing against match-fixing in the strongest way possible - banning multiple CS:GO players from France and Poland for life, matching their previous actions as seen in retaliation to match-fixing and betting scandals conducted by American and Canadian CS:GO professionals.
The ban-list includes the former ESC gaming CS:GO squad and four ex-members from Epsilon, handing indefinite bans to all players involved just one week before the Poles were set to attend a live qualifier for ESL One Katowice.
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Netflix is working on a live action 'Legend of Zelda' series
In something that is coming out of nowhere, Netflix has announced that it is in the early stages of developing a live action series based on Nintendo's infamous The Legend of Zelda.
Netflix is reportedly working closely with Nintendo on the project, as the Japanese gaming giant is very protective of its properties, allowing only a few adaptations of its games into movies or TV shows over the years - but let's forget about Super Mario Bros., ok? The series will fall in line with the game, where an ordinary boy named Link has to save Princess Zelda and her fantasy world Hyrule.
The series will be made into an episodic adventure show, something that will include the usual swords and sorcery, but it will be very "light-hearted and kid-friendly" according to Dark Horizons.
Naughty Dog: Uncharted 4 at 60FPS on the PS4 is 'really f**king hard'
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will be an exclusive to the PlayStation 4, with developer Naughty Dog aiming for 1080p and 60FPS. But throughout the development of Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog has realized that it most likely won't be able to reach a solid 60FPS throughout the entire game.
Neil Druckmann is the Game Director in charge of Uncharted 4, where he said that reaching 60FPS is not an easy task and that Naughty Dog is continuing to opimize the game (water it down) but he hasn't said whether 60FPS is the aim for the company. When asked how hard it was to reach 60FPS in Uncharted 4 during an interview with Game Informer, Druckmann said that it's "Really f**king hard".
He continued: "That's true for any game. It was really hard on The Last of Us Remastered, and that's a game we had finished and we knew exactly what the end result needs to look like. And here [with Uncharted 4] we're trying to push the boundaries of what this game can look like; and do realistic, real-time cutscenes; and trying to do 60fps is really hard". When he was asked directly if Naughty Dog was aiming for 60FPS, he said that Uncharted 4 is still a work-in-progress, and that nothing is solid right now.
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Techland will release modding tools for Dying Light in the near future
Techland has announced that it will be releasing modding tools for Dying Light, as there seems to have been a situation within the Dying Light community over mods, which seemed to have been erased from the game in a patch.
The developer then released a statement, saying: "Modders were a massive part of our gaming community since Call of Juarez 2 and Dead Island - and we wish to continue that with Dying Light. This invitation is only the first stage of our cooperation with the gaming community. After the modding tools are released, we plan to actively support the coolest mods created by players". Techland has not provided an ETA for the modding tools, so don't hold your breath for the short term.
The Ideal Setup for Serious Gamers - Mood, Sound and Personalization
Setting up your ideal gaming room is a mighty task because of all the details needed to make it perfect. The ESRB reports that 67 percent of households play video games; however, the average gamer plays about 8 hours a day. Therefore, it's only natural that some people need more than just the living room floor to sit on when gaming. If you are looking to turn your living room into your gaming room, follow these tips to set up the ideal console gaming room.
Set the Mood
Regardless of your choice in console, you need to consider a few technical items when building up your perfect gaming chamber. Naturally, you want to play on an HD television with a 16:9 display ratio. While any television with those specs will do nicely, those with some extra cash to burn might consider upgrading to something like the Philips 42PF9630A, which is a 42-inch HD television capable of projecting ambient light around itself based on what colors are being displayed on the screen. This will create an even more immersive experience.
However, the display on your TV won't matter if the lights in your room are too bright. Good dimmable LED lights, like those made by Earth LED, allow you to capture a movie theater mood in your gaming room. Also, prevent sunlight from shining through your windows with solar shades to help reduce screen glare and add a greater sense of privacy. Creating the right lighting is critical to really appreciate many games because who really wants to play a survival horror game in a brightly lit room?
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Players and community members call for shortened Valve CS:GO bans
Given the recent lifetime bans issued to American and Canadian CS:GO players due to their match-fixing and betting ring scandals, multiple professional players and community members have spoken up - stating that a lifetime without CS:GO tournaments is too harsh, requesting that the ban be shortened to one year at most.
One of the most notable people having their voice heard is that of Filip "NEO" Kubski. Widely regarded as one of the best Counter-Strike players of all time, NEO has won the 'player of the decade' award twice throughout his CS 1.6 history and has seen his fair share of global tournament attendances and wins throughout his CS 1.6 and CS:GO careers.
In a post to his public Facebook page, NEO states:
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The Mesothelium
The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura (thoracic cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity including the mesentery) and pericardium (heart sac). Mesothelial tissue also surrounds the male internal reproductive organs (the tunica vaginalis testis) and covers the internal reproductive organs of women (the tunica serosa uteri). Mesothelium that covers the internal organs is called visceral mesothelium, while the layer that covers the body walls is called the parietal mesothelium.
The mesothelium is composed of an extensive monolayer of specialized cells (mesothelial cells) that line the body's serous cavities and internal organs. The main purpose of these cells is to produce a lubricating fluid that is released between layers, providing a slippery, non-adhesive, and protective surface to facilitate intracoelomic movement.The mesothelium is also involved in the transport and movement of fluid and particulate matter across the serosal cavities, leukocyte migration in response to inflammatory mediators, synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines, growth factors, and extracellular matrix proteins to aid in serosal repair, and the release of factors to promote the disposition and clearance of fibrin (such as plasminogen). Mesothelial cells are capable of phagocytosis and are antigen presenting cells. Furthermore, the secretion of glycosaminoglycans and lubricants may protect the body against infection and tumor dissemination.
The Meninges
The meninges is the system of membranes which envelops the central nervous system. In mammals, the meninges consist of three layers: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater . The primary function of the meninges and the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system.
The dura mater
The dura mater is a thick, durable membrane, closest to the skull. It consists of two layers, the periosteal layer which lies closest to the calvaria (skull), and the inner meningeal layer which lies closer to the brain. It contains larger blood vessels which split into the capillaries in the pia mater. The dura mater is composed of dense fibrous tissue, and its inner surface is covered by flattened cells like those present on the surfaces of the pia mater and arachnoid mater. The dura mater is a sac which envelops the arachnoid and has been modified to serve several functions. The dura mater surrounds and supports the large venous channels (dural sinuses) carrying blood from the brain toward the heart.
The arachnoid mater
The middle element of the meninges is the arachnoid mater, so named because of its spider web-like appearance. It provides a cushioning effect for the central nervous system. The arachnoid mater is a thin, transparent membrane. It is composed of fibrous tissue and, like the pia mater, is covered by flat cells also thought to be impermeable to fluid. The arachnoid mater does not follow the convolutions of the surface of the brain and so looks like a loosely fitting sac. In the region of the brain, particularly, a large number of fine filaments called arachnoid trabeculae pass from the arachnoid through the subarachnoid space to blend with the tissue of the pia mater.
The pia mater
The pia mater is a very delicate membrane. It is the meningeal envelope which firmly adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord, following the brain's minor contours (gyri and sulci). It is a very thin membrane composed of fibrous tissue covered on its outer surface by a sheet of flat cells thought to be impermeable to fluid. The pia mater is pierced by blood vessels which travel to the brain and spinal cord, and its capillaries are responsible for nourishing the brain.
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The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom—it covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs—in amniotes and some invertebrates (annelids, for instance). It is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue. The peritoneum both supports the abdominal organs and serves as a conduit for their blood and lymph vessels and nerves.The abdominal cavity (the space bounded by the vertebrae, abdominal muscles, diaphragm and pelvic floor) should not be confused with the intraperitoneal space (located within the abdominal cavity, but wrapped in peritoneum). The structures within the intraperitoneal space are called "intraperitoneal" (e.g. the stomach), the structures in the abdominal cavity that are located behind the intraperitoneal space are called "retroperitoneal" (e.g. the kidneys), and those structures below the intraperitoneal space are called "subperitoneal" or "infraperitoneal" (e.g. the bladder).


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Meet some of the voters behind "operation hilarity." That's the online code name for Democrats who supported Rick Santorum in the Michigan primary just to embarrass Mitt Romney.
"You voted for Rick Santorum?" asked ABC's Jonathan Karl of a group of Democratic women at Santorum's primary night party in Novi, Michigan, Tuesday night.
"Yes!," said Dawn Gallup. "He's the best chance of Michigan to get Barack Obama elected."
They didn't quite make Rick Santorum the winner of total votes in Michigan on Tuesday, but the women we found – school teachers – were gleeful at the opportunity to help him. Santorum did split the delegates with Romney in Michigan. And Democrats from "operation hilarity" are a big reason why. Ten percent of the voters taking part in Michigan's open primary were Democrats. More than half of them supported Rick Santorum.
"In Michigan it seemed to be a movement – something to do if you're a Democrat," said Monica Harris, another Democrat who went to Santorum's victory party with Gallup.
"Just to mess with the Republicans?" asked Karl.
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November 23, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
If you, like us, wish that the incredible Thanksgiving feast could last longer than one day, then be sure to check out the following luxury hotels that have embraced the concept of leftovers. The Loews Hotels will offer a turkey sandwich menu addition all week long, and these properties can be found all over the U.S. and Canada. These hotels have found a way to embrace both the Thanksgiving tradition of turkey and a bit of creativity to offer creations such as turkey sushi rolls at the Loews Lake Las Vegas, a Cuban-style sandwich at the Loews Miami Beach, and a trio of sliders with gravy and mustard-cranberry mayonnaise at the Loews Regency in New York. Post-Thanksgiving travels not in the plan this year? Then check out Loews' Facebook page for a full collection of their recipes and photos of each incredible dish!
By: Oksana Balytsky
Top 10 Spas All Over the World
October 28, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
What do you get when you combine luxury, serenity, and incredibly gifted hands? The best spa resorts, of course! Check out our list of the top 10 luxury spas all over the world, make your reservation for that much needed vacation, and step into a relaxing paradise of mineral baths, facials, saunas, mud masks, massages, and much more.
10. The Wickaninnish Inn, Canada
This peaceful spa is surrounded by forest on the Pacific Ocean, creating the perfect, natural environment with the sound of splashing waves and the smell of the ocean permeating the atmosphere. This spa offers high-quality spa products and its estheticians focus on providing a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
9. Auberge de Soleil, United States
Located in the wine country of San Francisco, this spa is surrounded by private gardens and breathtaking views of Napa Valley. This spa offers the opportunity to partake in relaxing activities for romantic couples or friends of four with access to a private outdoor garden and hot spring. Embrace this spa's philosophy of nurturing the body and mind while sinking into a peaceful state of relaxation.
This one is considered to be one of Asia's most spectacular spa resorts. All of this resort's 123 villas have access to their own garden and an open air sunken bathtub, 52 of its villas have their own Jacuzzi, and 46 have their own private swimming pool. For the ultimate getaway, consider one of 13 villas with access to a private pool, Jacuzzi, private steam, and sauna room, and be sure to sign up for this hotel's renowned 'Intimate Moments' partner massage.
The Grove is London's cosmopolitan country estate, and it offers spa treatments that sooth and stimulate all of your senses. This spa prides itself on offering a total caring experience and ensuring that you escape, relax, and re-energize during your stay. Breathe in the tranquility, breath out the stress, and leave with a little more balance in your life.
6. Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa, United States
This spa is located in a private red rock canyon in Sedona, Arizona-- in what is considered to be one of the most sacred healing places on Earth. World class spa therapists create unique and memorable experiences and offer a variety of specially tailored services, aiming to provide a sense of harmony and health.
This Miami Beach luxury spa embraces ancient traditions and offers a complete experience with access to three private, sparkling swimming pools. This spa is dedicated to absolute privacy and relaxation, and its treatments will leave you feeling fresh and revitalized.
4. Four Seasons Hualalai Kona, United States
This exotic, Hawaiian themed spa integrates tropical gardens and exudes serenity. Its complimentary, pre-spa services include access to the lap pool, whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, and cold plunges. The treatment massages can be performed outside amidst beautiful nature and bamboo that naturally bring about a sense of calm.
This spa embraces the ancient philosophy of individualized treatments to reach harmony from the inside out. Be sure to take advantage of their unique treatment options and enjoy various services made especially for your needs.
2. Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia
Inspired by the surrounding ocean, this resort has eight magnificent treatment rooms and offers suites equipped with outdoor soaking tubs. The spa treatments utilize essences of plants, aromas of healing flowers, and herbs and spices, all blended together to create soothing and rejuvenating recipes for an enhanced experience.
1. Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands
Dramatically located on a cliff's edge, this spa overlooks the resort and the beautiful Sir Francis Drake Channel below. The indigenous botanical resources along with therapeutic practices make for the most relaxing spa experience. The best part, however, is that this spa is willing to accommodate you in their Cliff Spa Suite, in your room, on the beach, or even under the stars!
Try as we might, we just couldn't pick one favorite, so we encourage you to share your favorite luxury spa experiences with us on Facebook. Is your favorite spa on our list? Let us know! We love hearing from you.
By: Oksana Balytsky
How to Choose the Best Luxury Hotel when Traveling with Kids
October 24, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
It's a common misconception that traveling with kids means you cannot stay in 5-star, luxury hotels. While it is true that the industry standard is double occupancy, many luxury hotels are willing to make adjustments and modifications to best accommodate you and your travel companions. In order to choose the best room(s) at the best rate(s), we've come up with 5 tips to help you plan your next travel excursion, and ensure an enjoyable trip with kids.
#1: Provide the hotel with details including the number of kids traveling with you as well as their ages. This is to make sure the hotel is prepared for your arrival and has time to make the necessary adjustments to your room. Providing this information will also ensure that the appropriate adjustments are made, and that a crib is not added for the 13-year-old teenager traveling with you.
#2: Many hotels will be able to provide extra bedding for one child, but it is unlikely that they will be able to provide bedding for two or more children in one room. If you're traveling with another adult and two or more kids, consider booking a suite, but be sure to double check with the hotel to find out how many people the suite sleeps, and make your travel plans from there.
#3: If you are traveling with children that are older, and the hotel of your choice does not have suites that suit your needs, consider reserving 2 rooms and requesting that they be adjacent, adjoining, or connecting rooms.
#4: If you are traveling with children that are younger and two adults, we advise that you book two rooms, request that they be adjacent, adjoining, or connecting rooms, and have one adult stay in each room.
#5: Be flexible, open, and willing to take advice and make adjustments as need be. Please be aware that all requests are simply requests only, and cannot be guaranteed until confirmed with the hotel.
We hope these tips ease the stress of planning your next trip with kids, and we wish you happy travels and a truly memorable experience!
By: Oksana Balytsky
Conrad Celebrates 25 Years by Giving You Hotel Credits
October 14, 2011
By: Five Star Alliance
Hilton's Conrad brand of luxury hotels has been around for a quarter century. And to celebrate that milestone, they're giving away hotel credits to guests who check into their hotels around the world- from Indianapolis to the Maldives (pictured)- this fall. So whether you're craving chocolate in Brussels, doing business in Tokyo, or shopping Chicago's Magnificent Mile, choose Conrad and you'll get a nice little birthday present. Simply book the "Conrad 25th Anniversary Promotion" rate for stays through November 30th, 2011, and receive a $25 hotel credit for each night of your stay.
Hotel Review Guide: Reviewing the Reviews
October 7, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
Hello friends/acquaintances/internet (wo)men,
Today I want to take some time out of my busy schedule to address an important issue in the hotel world. Randall Munroe of XKCD has been kind enough to bring to our attention one of the problems plaguing hotels and travelers alike: The bogus hotel review. Who are these evil people who are out to ruin the reputation of perfectly good hotels and steer you wrong in your vacation plans? Are they fun-hating scrooges who kick puppies and steal candy from babies? Maybe. But that doesn't have much to do with writing reviews. Maybe instead they're hired guns engaging in intricate plots of corporate espionage, compromising their rivals with claims of bed bugs and sticky-fingered staff. Or maybe they're just entitled people full of rage at some perceived slight: "Agh, my muffin wasn't cut in half for me! Worst hotel ever!!!"
We may never know for sure. But what we do know is this: Telling the real reviews from the fake is just as important as any step in the booking process. And it can be really difficult to do so. Here's a couple of tips I've picked up in my time working with online reviews.
1. Don't base your decision off a single negative review. Look at the aggregate of a hotel's reputation online and across more than one site. Some of the biggest review sites are so worried about trustworthiness, they're changing their slogans. Any mistake can be made once, but the mark of a problem is when more than one person on more than one site points out the same bad service.
2. Go to the experts. If industry staples are reviewing a hotel well, it's unlikely that poor reviews are anything but an anomaly. And conversely if it's getting bad reviews, you might want to think twice about booking. This isn't to say you should ignore customer reviews, however. Professional reviews are great at getting drilling deep into the nitty-gritty of a hotel stay and evaluating across multiple hotels, but customers are more likely to spot the most recent changes in a hotel's practices. If a hotel has taken a turn for the worse, customers will be the first to know.
3. Pay attention to the language. According to a study by Cornell researchers, if a reviewer itemizes every experience they had, mentions the name of the hotel, and uses a lot of exclamation points, there's a chance that it's been generated by the hotel itself. Plenty of people enjoy their stays and want to gush about them, but very few will take the time to give you an itemized list of everything you can see and do there.
4. Above all, trust your instincts. Ultimately, reading online reviews is about reading the people who wrote them, and even after only a couple of sentences you'll have a good sense of who is trustworthy. If you think someone sounds like a fake or is completely irrational, don't let them color your judgment.
Reading reviews is certainly anything but a science, but hopefully with these tips, you can be a little more confident in your next choice to book some of the world's top hotels.
InterContinental Hotels Celebrates Responsible Business Week with National Geographic
October 5, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
From supporting local craftsmen in Romania to clean-ups of the reefs in Cozumel, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts knows responsible business. In fact, they've partnered with National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations to celebrate Responsible Business Week. Hotels around the world are "taking part in activities that ensure their location remains an appealing place to visit for future generations"- to quote the official press release. The protection and preservation of local environments is key. Examples of these geotourism initiatives include: InterContinental Boston's rooftop beehives that pollinate the flora in surrounding parks and provide local honey for the kitchen; InterContinental Bora Bora Resort's salt water air-conditioning system, the first in the world; Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort's environmental work to protect the reefs and marine life, teaching guests how to scuba dive responsibly. More details can be found here.
Travel Trends: Hotel Lounges Exclusively for Teens
October 5, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
From special spa treatments to private guitar lessons for adolescents, hotels are noticing the teenager set. The latest trend in the hospitality world is the teen lounge created exclusively for teenagers at luxury hotels. Read: no adults allowed. At the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, the Blur Teen Lounge was an instant hit when it opened in April. Traveling with an adolescent can be tricky, but the Teen Lounge provides a separate area for independent-minded teens to hang out and relax, while still on hotel property. Another big attraction? All the technology, like iPads, an Xbox 360, a Playstation 3, a 46-inch LCD HDTV, and a DVD library. Also in Arizona: the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has an exclusive teen lounge called The Hang Out.
World Luxury Hotel Awards Declare Best Luxury Hotels of 2011
September 28, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
The 2011 World Luxury Hotel Awards have announced their Global Winners across a variety of categories, and we're confident that each of these hotels represents the finest in luxury accommodations. We'll be spotlighting many of these individually in the coming weeks and offering our critical commentary, but for now, take a look at the winners such as the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, winning Best Luxury Hotel overall, and the Sandals Royal Plantation, the Best Luxury Island Resort.
Click here to check out the full list of best hotels, listed alphabetically by location so you can find the names of the top hotels in your vacation spot of choice, and search here if you're interested in booking any of the top hotels of 2011.
Around the World by Private Jet with Four Seasons Hotels
September 27, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Leave it to Four Seasons to put together the ultimate globe-trotting adventure: Around the World by Private Jet. Departing from Los Angeles on October 29, 2012, this 22-day adventure will hit up Four Seasons destinations in Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Egypt and the UK. Just 78 guest will be whisked away on a specially-outfitted Boeing 757 provided by TCS & Starquest Expeditions. (Jetsetters will feel right at home in the VIP seats, attended to by a Four Seasons concierge, and debriefed on destinations by onboard experts in art history, cuisine, and more.) On the ground, personalized itineraries will include local specialties, behind-the-scenes tours, and off-the-beaten path treasures. Here are a few of the highlights of this three-week trip:
Two of the world's most active volcanoes in Hawai'i, the vibrant coral gardens of the South Pacific, Sydney's iconic buildings and scenic gorges, the mystical allure of Ayers Rock, Bali's Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) and Yeh Pulu temples, Thai cooking classes in Chiang Mai, Agra's Taj Mahal, Mumbai's Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, and a private, lantern-lit dinner amid the pyramids of Gîza.
Pictured: Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran Bay.


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With typhoon Krosa meandering east to west below the coast of China and threatening to disrupt the sailing programme for the worlds, Race Officer Jerry Rollin wasted no time today in informing competitors that his intention was to try and fit in two races if at all possible, as an insurance against the possible postponement of tomorrow's racing in the event of a T3 being raised.
The Nationals were designed to acclimatise overseas sailors to Lamma conditions, however after four days of racing with a pleasant easterly and barely any swell, today's conditions reflected the imminent typhoon giving a NNE breeze and a three metre swell which set a completely different test for sailors and boats.
Having learned lessons from the Nationals, the 51-strong fleet was circumspect at the start of Race 1 and no recalls were required. A sign of a well laid course is whether the boats split evenly up the left and right and, in spite of the Hong Kong mantra 'go left at Lamma' the fleet was pretty much split 50/50 for the first leg, El Toro taking 15 minutes to round, ahead of Foof and Aussie Falcon. At the end of the first spinnaker run, Steve Goacher had moved up into third behind Alderson and Vials ahead of a procession of 'Fifteens and these places stayed static for another lap until Foof, hanging grimly on to a kite for final reach from the leeward mark to the finish, roared past El Toro under white sails.
The conditions took their toll with one dismasting, one broken spinnaker pole, one broken vang and a MOB resulting in only 46 boats making the start line for race two. With conditions picking up, together with four damaged boats, Vamoose decided to call it a day in order to preserve the 50 year-old timber classic for the remainder of the regatta. Rollins looked at the deteriorating conditions and gave the remaining fleet a quick restart in 22kts gusting to 25 – once again, they recorded a clean start and racing was underway.
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The gap between the top ten boats is averaging three minutes over a 75 minute race, so this is shaping up to be an extremely competitive series, with Graham Vials starting a perfect defence of his title.
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When you think bulk, you think Costco. They are widely known as a top selling grocery store, although they carry a variety of other products as well, from appliances to electronics. Having first opened in 1976, and originally called Price Club, they became so successful that they shortly became the place to go to buy bulk. Costcos services allow anyone or any business to buy quality products in bulk. The only thing you need in order to indulge in these products is a Costco membership card. Depending on which card you purchase, you will receive different benefits. While buying these products is an easy and cheaper way to shop, how can businesses sell their products to Costco? Knowing how to bring your product to Costco can be a great opportunity for your business. They arent going to sell just anything, so what is the best way to go about selling your own product?
First and foremost, you must consider the product that you are trying to promote. You should ask yourself a few questions. Is this the kind of product I would see at Costco? If it is something that is completely arbitrary, and does not seem like something that would sell well there, consider promoting your product to another store. Then again, you dont want your business to sell a product to Costco that is entirely similar to something they already sell. They wont end up buying it because it is too common for their franchise. Your business must be promoting a product that could be sold there, but isnt already. In addition, before you even consider selling your product, be sure that you are able to produce it in huge quantities. If not, consider selling it to a smaller retailer instead.
Once you are sure that your product is perfect for Costco, you must come up with a formal personal presentation, which will be presented to a representative from their company. In this presentation, you should outline your product and how it will benefit Costco. Show the retail price and the revenue in order to prove to them that this product could be a great way for them to make money too. Come up with reasonable payment terms and be sure that they are convinced you can keep up with the demand for your product. When you learn how to bring your product to Costco, you also need to learn how to gain enough confidence to back it up. You need to be sure that it will sell, and that its going to sell rapidly too.
All in all, after youve considered every single factor behind your product, and the process it will take to sell it, take it to Costco and show them everything you have to offer. Now that you have the basics behind how to bring your product to Costco, you can go to the Costco website and find the location closest to you, which will also have all the necessary contact information youll need. Ask questions, stay committed, and if you have the product theyre looking for, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime.
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4th July 2014 10:35am
Hi Kim, I have an idea for selling something specific through Costco, but I need to know something first. Is there any way to protect my idea? Meaning, what is stopping Costco from taking my idea and getting it through their own sources?
1st August 2014 3:23pm
I would like to know how I protect my product. I know of another food store that copies the product and sells it under their name.
13th July 2014 6:17pm
Hello Kim, I as well would like to know how to protect my product from Costco outsourcing a duplicate.
13th July 2014 6:19pm
Hello Kim, I would like to know how you respond to Shneur's question.
16th July 2014 9:57pm
i would like to know how i go about selling an idea to costco so they can produce it them self
3rd October 2014 6:29am
As far as I know you should register your idea with county, anyone promoting it after that might be penalized for stealing it
26th October 2014 12:43pm
Hello, I have a service that I'd like to present to Costco customers....Costco sells the product. How do I go about presenting the idea to them?
Robin Akin
4th December 2014 3:10am
As far as Costco or any other retailer stealing your idea for a product, it is best to apply for a patent to the product beforehand and seek advice from a patent attorney.
25th February 2015 6:29pm
Hi, Kim. I would like to ask a few question. I have an idea to creat a product to get in Costco. How do I present it to Costco? What if I have only a few sample product to show them? Are they willing to give me a chance before I produce a thousand of the product?


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Riverbend Resale
Put a quality used merchandise store and a pet store together and you will have Riverbend Resale in historic downtown Wood River. Store owners find items that can be re-purposed including clothing. There is also a small pet store focusing on fresh and salt water fish and other small critters.
CITY: Wood River
Tommie's 6th Street Mini Mall
Antiques, crafts and collectibles are the main stays of this mini mall. Consignments are also welcomed. Many booths are available featuring a wide array of items. Also look for the collectible books on hand. Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Wood River
The Little Shoppe of Auras
The smells are amazing in this New Age metaphysical store. Special oils are available for purchase that can mellow you out or just make you smile. Services also include massage therapy, detox body wraps, ear candling, foot massage, paraffin dip and hand massage, body waxing, shamanic healing energy work, chakra cleanses, past life regression and even a monthly drum circle.
CITY: Wood River
Old Glory Antiques
There is something for everyone at Old Glory Antiques. Antiques, furniture, collectibles, vintage items, crafts, die cast cars and beer mugs are among the many items available. There are also re-purposed and recycle items available. Hours: Wednesday - Friday. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY: Wood River
Patchwork Plus
This is a shop dedicated to the preservation of the art of quilting. From its 1800s reproduction quilting fabric available for sale to sharing the craftsmanship of quilting with customers, keeping the spark of this craft alive is the life force behind this cozy, friendly shop. Heirloom quilt patterns also available. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY: Wood River
Green Mount Crossing
Green Mount Crossing is lodging, restaurants, Target Store, Dierbergs, World Market, Chocolate Company, Beauty Brands & Spa, and Michael's.
CITY: Shiloh
Thrifty Treasures Two
Thrifty Treasures is a favorite spot to shop for antiques, collectibles, furniture, household items, and rare treasures.
CITY: O'Fallon
Gifts for Individuals
Gifts for Individuals is a full-service awards, trophy, and ad specialty business and offers a large variety of clocks, desk accessories, Spirit of St. Louis, and trophies for sports, academics, military, and more.
CITY: O'Fallon
Pannus Gifts & Jewelry
Pannus has wonderful gifts and beautiful jewelry for every occasion.
CITY: O'Fallon
Scrapbook Factory
The Scrapbook Factory offers all the supplies you need to create the scrapbook of your dreams.
CITY: O'Fallon
Three Sisters Crafts & Gifts
Three Sisters Crafts & Gifts offers handmade crafts, beads, jewelry-making supplies, home decor, scrapbook and quilting supplies, and much more.
CITY: O'Fallon
From My House To Yours
Historic home with five rooms plus a garden area crafts, used furniture, candles, nick knacks, flavored coffees, old plows, wheel barrel and more. "Five rooms to browse".
CITY: Mount Olive
Fancy That! Gifts, Collectibles, and Antiques
Fancy That! offers gifts by type and occasion, collectibles, antiques, small engines, lawn mowers, power equipment, and mower repair.
CITY: Maryville
Pink Elephant Antique Mall
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall has many hidden gems. Open daily 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.
CITY: Livingston
Antiques, Etc.
Antiques, Etc. offers a large variety of glassware, pottery, furniture, primitives, vintage quilts and linens, old books, and much more.
CITY: Lebanon
Cross-Eyed Elephant Antiques
Cross-Eyed Elephant offers antiques and collectibles, estate jewelry, orientalia, fine glass, porcelain, primitives, books, and ephemera.
CITY: Lebanon
As The Crow Flies
As The Crow Flies offers country gifts, home decor, curtains, rugs, framed art, lamps, candles, and more.
CITY: Lebanon
Calico Moon
Calico Moon features primitives, dry goods, rug hooking, primitive stitch, supplies, and classes.
CITY: Lebanon
Legendary Creations Candle & Gift Shop
Legendary Creations offers Yankee candles and accessories, greeting cards, collectibles, home decor, and Caswell Massey.
CITY: Lebanon
St. Louis Street Shopping
St. Louis Street in Lebanon is paved with brick and lined with many unique antique boutiques and specialty shops. Several of the stores specialize in Victorian and country collectibles, distinctive gifts, music, foods, fine glassware, and books. Shoppers can find a little bit of everything here.
CITY: Lebanon
Downtown Lebanon
Stroll brick-paved St. Louis Street in the Lebanon Antiques District, where you'll find more than 20 antique and specialty shops in this historic town that was founded in 1804, during the time of the Lewis & Clark expedition.
CITY: Lebanon
FEZZIWIG'S Marketplace
FEZZIWIG'S is like no other store in the area. The three 19th-century storefronts are all adjoined. The Marketplace sells exceptional prepackaged gourmet foods including Stonewall Kitchen, Barefoot Contessa and Robert Rothschild, along with Bella Cucina, Clearbrook Farms and Bissingers, just to name a few. Gift baskets, boxes and crates using foods, wines, teas and artisan cheeses are available.
CITY: Lebanon


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Kumaran, M and Lal Mohan, R S and Murty, V Sriramachandra (1989) Other fin-fish resources. CMFRI Bulletin, 43 . pp. 65-72.
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Fishing is a profitable source of livelihood for the people of Lakshadweep where traditional methods of capture are still in vogue to a great extent. The traditional fishing methods and fishery of Lakshadweep consisting of 27 small islands of which only ten are inhabited have been briefly described by Hornell (1910), Ayyangar (1922), Ellis (1924), Mathew and Ramachandran (1956), Jones and Kumaran (1959), Varghese (1974), and Koya et. a/. (1956). The exploited resources have been dealt with by Silas et.al. (1986) and Kumaran and Gopakumar (1986). Even though 603 species of fishes are known from the Lakshadweep (Jones and Kumaran, 1980), only about thirty species contribute to the commercial fishery. Fish landings in some of the islands were not even sufficient for local consumption before 1958. The, efforts made during the past two and half decades to exploit the tuna resources by using pole and line has started paying good dividends. The remarkable increase in the landings of tunas especially skipjack is responsible for the present prosperity of some of the islands like Minicoy, Agatti, Kavaratti and Bitra. Though the islands have only an area of about 32 sq. km. the lagoons, reefs and submerged banks extending over an area of 42,000 sq. km. is endowed with several commercially important fishes. With the limited land area and a high density of population, the possibilities for developing other industries is limited, but the sea offers good scope for the progress of the islands. The vast difference in the estimates of fisheries potential of the Laccadive Sea which is reportedly of the order of 90,000 tones (Jones and Banerji, 1973) and the present annual landings (5,524 tonnes in 1986) indicates that further intensive exploitation is called for in the region.
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We are pleased to offer this pair of high end oriental table lamps. They are hand painted. They feature large branches full of cherry blossoms with two oriental pheasants/phoenix birds perched among the blooms. The colors are fantastic ranging from an oriental red to a peachy/pink all accented with heavy gold through out and all hand painted on a base of white porcelain. This pair of lamps came from a local estate where the lady hired a well known designer to provide high end and first quality accessories and furniture. The lamp base stands 24" tall with a 6 1/2" diameter. shade are pictured but are dated and not worth shipping. A truly beautiful pair of lamps that are high end and excellent quality, a designers dream.
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There are some lovely rooms to be inspired by over at House Beautiful, do you visit them regularly online? Reading magazine websites really help to keep you plugged in to the world of design and decorating — no matter where I live I always feel like I know what's going on in America which is great because that's where I'm from.
It's a nice feeling to have such resources at our fingertips, don't you think? I'm an expat and now more than ever before I see the value in reading magazines online that I once could find at the local newsstand. It has been a huge source of comfort at times when I wonder what's happening or what's new — I just go online to sites like House Beautiful and feel instantly plugged in.
If you are also an expat, you must find this super helpful to you, too. I often think about what it was like many years ago before planes and the internet when people left their homeland on a boat and traveled many miles over the sea to a new country — I can't imagine what being a foreigner was like back during such times! Once you left your country back then, you were truly cut off and could only carry your home in your heart and then, try to recreate it a bit in your new surroundings. Even in the 80s and early 90s before the internet really took off — how did foreigners cope I wonder? I think it took a lot more gumption to make a success of yourself as an expat back then – much more than now even – don't you?
Many of my friends in the states admire me for selling most of my belongings and moving to Europe, but I don't think I'm that courageous at all – I have it easy with the internet, international shipping, i-Tunes (for TV shows), DVDs so I never miss the films I long to see, cheap flights, cheap long distance (or skype), fast snail mail (I get most letters from the states within 3 days – when I was dating my husband writing him letters by hand back in 1999 it took around 10 days for them to arrive in Germany from Boston), I personally don't feel like moving took much courage at all. When my family came over on boats through Boston back in the day arriving from Europe, that took way more strength than my move to Germany.
These photos are so nice to look at, aren't they? One thing I notice since moving to northern Germany over a year ago is how very American things look to me suddenly! I never noticed or really thought about how American design looked to those in other parts of the world but living abroad has really given me an alternate view and that is something that I cherish immensely. When I see certain styles, whether it be in fashion, interiors, product packaging, trends… I immediately can tell whether or not it originated in the states. House Beautiful reminds me of the differences between decorating trends and styles in Europe and those sought after in the U.S. and it is quite fascinating to consider.
If you are an expat, can you comment on what differences you see in design/decorating in your new country vs. your home country? I'd love to hear your thoughts, no matter where you live in the world – it's a fascinating topic I think!
(images: house beautiful magazine)
I love casual flower arrangements. I don't feel comfortable fussing with things too much. In fact, the more I fuss the worse things usually look anyway because then my original vision gets lost. I've learned to just go with my first instinct and to be happy with what comes the most natural to me. I tend to like flowers in a variety of containers and I enjoying mixing blooms so that there is plenty of texture and color, even if I'm using mostly pink flowers I find that the many tones give such depth and personality to an arrangement.
I also like white carnations and find that they get such a bad rap for no reason, a carnation is a feminine flower with lovely ruffled layers. I think the carnation is a tricky bloom though, it doesn't play well with others and looks best when it's paired with other carnations and in my opinion, looks best with others the exact color — a carnation can suddenly look so sophisticated bunched together. In addition to flowers, I also love flowering branches in my home and recently I've been getting more and more into plants like olive and rosemary topiary trees and succulents. What about you, do you like simple flower arrangements or do you tend to spend a lot of time putting yours together?
One lady in blogland, Constança Cabral, does such a nice job arranging casual bunches and displaying them in her home. She just may inspire you — her many lovely photos are shown above. She is from Lisbon but currently living in England where she has an apartment in the countryside with a small garden where she picks most of her lovely stems. Constança makes things by hand and sells them in her etsy shop and she also blogs quite frequently so if you like flowers you will love her blog.
(images: Constança Cabral)
Okay I seriously need YOUR help – yes the tables have turned! :) To faux or not to faux, that is the question and currently my new home dilemma. I move next week on Friday and I'm starting to think about decorating and how I seriously want to put a faux fireplace in this room below… but is that tacky? I was reading one of my favorite decorating books by Mark & Sally Bailey, Simple Home, over the weekend and they are seriously against it – that one must be true to the home and its history. I'm sure this home had a ceramic stove at one time, it was built in 1900, but that was long removed so now I'm trying to figure out if I should add a faux fireplace or not. This will most likely be my living room, though that is still under discussion as I have 3 different rooms that could all easily be a living room due to the incredible floor plan. But for the sake of keeping things easy, let's go with this room being the space for the living room.
The wood herringbone floors are original (110 years old!), as is the ornately carved ceiling — you cannot see them too well in this picture but there are flowers carved in two rows across it along with beams… so it's a pretty lovely living room. There are no windows on either side, but where I stood to take this photos there is a wall of folding glass doors leading into what will most likely be my office.
Anyway, what you are seeing in the back there are double doors leading to a very large tiled "wintergarten" that happens to be heated so I can use it year round… and out there I plan to cozy it up with plants and a place to read and relax. But back to the idea of a faux fireplace. I would look for something vintage — not new — but I think the real draw is to have a focal point but also to create something cozy — a mantle with a mirror above it and space below for stacking wood and some candles just seems like the right choice. But Mark & Sally Bailey would be against this decision, and so would a slew of other designers out there, yet I still want to do it. What do you think? Any tips? I guess I could also just buy a fabulous dresser or low cabinet and put a shelf over it and a big mirror on top but I have this fireplace idea stuck in my head.
(image: holly becker for decor8)
This is such a gorgeous autumn color palette! DAY Birger et Mikkelsen is a Danish label known for their amazing fashion but did you know that they also have a well-curated collection of goods for the home? Their current campaign is called Quirky Autumn and I just love it with the smokey shades of blue, gray…. vintage charm, extremely tactile, a few classic designs from the 60s, some ethnic "raw" pieces made of wood, silhouette art work, embroidery, lots of handmade charm — we all are so drawn to these things because they feel so real and in some ways connect us back to our childhood…
This is definitely a look/palette that many designers are gravitating towards right now — Sibella Court, TineK Home, House Doctor, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, West Elm, Anthropologie, etc. The mix of high and low, old and new is currently popular but I believe that it has real staying power — like denim jeans — in the sense that you can see a living room in these colors, in this style, in 5 years and it would still be just as lovely and cozy and not at all appear dated or, "Sooooo 2010″ as I imagine some current trends will look and feel years from now. Like denim, this look is clean, natural, casual and lasting since it is a mix of periods, cultures, and mostly neutral tones which you really can never go wrong with.
What do you think of these colors, textures and combinations?
(images: DAY Birger et Mikkelsen)