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airlinetrends.com founder Raymond Kollau and LIFT Strategic Design founder Daniel Baron will be present at the upcoming Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg from 13 to 15 April. Please contact Raymond at info [at] airlinetrends [dot] com if you would like to meet, or download our PAXEX360 workshop brochure.
airlinetrends.com and LIFT Strategic Design launch PAXEX360 workshops
Fierce competition, rapid evolution of technology, shorter product life cycles, and ever evolving customer expectations are forcing airlines to take a 360º view of the passenger experience in order to differentiate themselves, whether they are a full-service, hybrid or low-cost carrier.
airlinetrends.com (Amsterdam) and LIFT Strategic Design (Tokyo) have joined forces to provide airlines with on-site PAXEX360 workshop sessions that explore trends in the airline passenger experience, followed by interactive discussions where key staff identify priorities for future product, service and brand development.
This partnership provides airlines with a service that combines an understanding of the big 'PAXEX' picture with expertise in creating design solutions and thinking through the implications.
The PAXEX360 workshops provide participants with:
– a better insight into consumer/passenger trends and needs
– a quick way to understand the latest product and service industry standards and innovations
– an effective platform for identifying key strategic objectives and priorities in further developing the passenger experience
Combining airlinetrends.com's expertise in passenger experience research with LIFT Strategic Design's expertise in concept development and implementation, the PAXEX360 workshops consist of two elements:
1. OVERVIEW OF THE LATEST TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS » Who is doing what, where, and why?
This session familiarizes airline management with passenger experience trends throughout the world in every phase of the customer journey – from design and technology to marketing and service delivery – and is illustrated with many recent innovations from airlines around the world.
2. IN-DEPTH INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION » Where do we go from here?
Faciltated by LIFT Strategic Design founder Daniel Baron and airlinetrends.com founder Raymond Kollau, key representatives from your company explore customer experience development in the context of the trends discussed, identifying target areas for future action. Read full article �
SAS to open 'Café Lounges' at gate areas at Scandinavian airports
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
23 January 2015 | While passengers travelling in Business and First and upper-tier members of frequent flyer programs can wait for their flight in the comfort of the airline lounge, Business Class passengers still have to wait with the 'hoi polloi' at the gate before boarding the aircraft via a fast lane (ideally). First Class passengers often have a transfer to the aircraft from the lounge in a private car, or are escorted onboard directly.
SAS 'Café Lounge'
To improve waiting time at the gate for premium passengers, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced it will open a new Café Lounge concept at Trondheim and Tromsø regional airports in Norway this spring.
The SAS Café Lounges at the gate will complement existing SAS lounges at these airport and can be used by the airline's 'Plus Class' passengers, Business Class passengers travelling with Star Alliance airlines and Gold and Diamond members of SAS' EuroBonus loyalty program.
SAS says it aims to provide passengers with a dedicated, relaxing and working environment close to the departure gate and offer WiFi internet access, tea, coffee and pastries. They are designed so that business travellers can work right up until boarding the aircraft.
Says Eivind Roald, EVP Commercial at SAS, "Our most frequent flyers appreciate time saving services such as Fast Track, which is why we are now offering an additional service designed especially for them. Fast flows are important on our domestic market and customers can work effectively in our Café Lounges located close to the gate."
The SAS Cafe Lounge at Trondheim airport is scheduled to open in April and the facility at Tromso airport in May. Later this year, the airline will open further SAS Cafe Lounges at other Scandinavian airports.
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Best airline product and service innovations of 2014
16 December 2014 | At airlinetrends.com we continuously monitor the global aviation industry for product and service innovations launched by airlines in response to cultural, technological, and economic changes that influence airline customers' needs and expectations.
The top 10 product and service innovations we have selected this year reflect how airlines are becoming bolder in the design of new products and services as more airlines are embrading hospitality, design and technology as ways to differentiate the passenger experience.
1. China Airlines to feature 'Sky Lounge' and 'Family Couch' on new B777-300ERs
Taiwan's flag carrier China Airlines is transforming its products and services with the airline's new Boeing 777-300ER becoming the airline's flagship aircraft to showcase innovations such as a 'Sky Lounge' in Business and 'Family Couches' in Economy. Read article »
2. Aer Lingus' new Business Class ticks many passenger experience 'boxes'
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus' new Business Class cabin in our opinion ticks many boxes of what the Business Class experience should look like in the coming years, as the airline has come up with a very well thought-out combination of product and service design. Read article »
3. Beyond First Class: Etihad's new A380 features 3-room 'The Residence' suite
Etihad has unveiled the world's first private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger aircraft. Called 'The Residence', the 'über premium' space will feature a living room, double bedroom, and a separate ensuite shower room, while passengers will be served by a dedicated butler. Read article »
4. Smart design: Fixed headrest support on Etihad's new Economy seats
Hidden inside the press storm caused by Etihad's luxurious new A380 comes a smart design innovation of the airline's new Economy seats. Etihad's so-called 'Economy Smart Seats' feature a 'fixed wing' headrest, designed to provide a firm surface for passengers to lean on while sleeping. Read article »
5. Qantas new A330 Business Suite to offer 'gate-to-gate' recline
With the aim to provide frequent flyers in Business Class with the maximum amount of sleep, Qantas is introducing Business Class seats on its A330s that let passengers recline from the moment they board until touchdown at their destination. Read article » Read full article �
Qantas new A330 Business Suite to offer 'gate-to-gate' recline
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By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
9 December 2014 | In the past years airlines around the world have been busy installing seats in Business Class that can be turned into fully flat beds, making 'full flat' the industry standard. In an effort to further differentiate their premium product, airlines are increasingly coming up with creative ways to improve the 'softer' service elements of the inflight experience. Examples include Virgin Atlantic's Snooze Zone, Delta's partnership with Westin and Aer Lingus' new Business Class which offers passengers a well thought-out combination of product and service innovations.
Gate-to-gate recline
In an effort to provide frequent flyers in Business Class with the maximum amount of sleep, Qantas is introducing Business Class seats on its A330s that let passengers recline from the moment they board until touchdown at their destination. The innovation, for which Qantas is awaiting regulatory approval, could let passengers get more than seven hours of shuteye on an Australia to Southeast Asia trip.
As aircraft seats are traditionally locked upright during take-off and landing, when most accidents happen, the innovation would allow Qantas to offer the world's first seats that let passengers recline in their seat from take-off through to landing.
Key to the break-through product's safety is an over-the-shoulder belt — much like a car seatbelt — that connects with the usual around-the-waist belt to provide extra restraint during takeoff and landing.
The seats won't be able to recline less than 25 degrees from the horizontal on international flights and 21 degrees domestically. That's sufficient to allow the shoulder belt to work, withstanding the 16G forces that can be exerted in a survivable accident. The berths can be switched to fully-flat mode once the plane is in level flight. Read full article �
Virgin Atlantic's 'Wander Wall' invites passengers to hang out in the galley
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
5 December 2014 | In order to make as much as possible of the limited 'real estate' onboard their aircraft, airlines such as British Airways ('Club Kitchen'), American Airlines ('Lobby Bar'), Japan Airlines' ('Sky Gallery') and China Airlines ('Sky Lounge') have been reimagining how the galley area of the premium cabin could become the domain of passengers as well after regular service is over.
Virgin Atlantic 'Wander Wall'
On a similar note, Virgin Atlantic – which is also known for its signature Upper Class onboard bar (one of the very few airlines to actually install a bar on aircraft that are not an A380) – has come up with an inventive concept on its new B787 Dreamliner that is called the 'Wander Wall'.
While the sit-up bar is for Business Class passengers only, those in Premium Economy on the airline's B787 are encouraged to stretch their legs and come over to the 'Wander Wall' and mingle with other passengers and crew.
The 'Wander Wall' is located in the front galley, just behind the Upper Class bar, and is a bulkhead area where Premium Economy fliers can "wander to" and help themselves to snacks, drinks and newspapers. "It creates a space where customers can get out of their seats and stretch their legs," CEO Craig Kreeger told USA Today. "It gives them a destination, someplace they can walk to that's not the bathroom."
Developed to reflect the design of the Upper Class bar, the social space offers a mini fridge, water fountain and a self-serve area where passengers can help themselves to snacks and refreshments.
Reuben Arnold, director of brand and customer experience told Business Traveller: "The Wonderwall [in the galley] is a great place to stretch your legs and socialise. On day flights there will be snacks and drinks here, there is a fridge and a water fountain; on evening flights, there will be things like chamomile tea and hot chocolate with marshmallows. It gives a reason for people to want to go there and leave their seat."
Aer Lingus' new Business Class ticks many product and service innovation boxes
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
11 November 2014 | Airlines around the world are working hard to keep up with the cabin interior upgrade arms race by introducing bigger and better premium seats, as well as smarter and lighter designs in Economy. At the same time airlines are coming up with creative ways to improve the 'softer' service elements of the inflight experience, ideally taking a holistic approach to design a branded passenger experience.
Irish 'value carrier' Aer Lingus recently announced details of its new 32-seat Business Class cabin, which in our opinion ticks many boxes of what the Business Class experience should look like in the coming years, as the airline has come up with a very well thought-out combination of product and service innovations. Or as Irish newspaper The Independent put it: "Is Aer Lingus's hot new cabin a business 'class', 'service' or 'experience'?"
Examples include pre-flight dinner in the airline's JFK and Boston lounges for passengers who want to maximize their sleep onboard, free wifi and ample stowage space for personal devices, the provision of dinner on demand onboard, tapping into Aer Lingus Irish heritage with items such as locally sourced food and the amenity kit cosmetics, and providing pre-flight clearance of US customs and immigration on flights leaving Dublin and Shannon.
Sleep, work, dine, relax
The seats, manufactured by fellow Irish company Thompson Aero, have been customized by Factorydesign who are also responsible for the new Thompson Vantage-based 'Mint' Business Class on JetBlue's new subfleet of transcontinental A321s.
Aer Lingus new Business Class seat transforms into a fully-flat 6'6" (2 metres) bed, which is one of the longest in the industry, with a seat width of 22". The staggered layout offers direct aisle access to 90 percent of Business Class passengers except those with a window seat in the first row. Irish supplier Botany Weaving has provided the fabrics for the Business Class cabin such as seat covers, carpets and curtains, with the fibres designed to reflect Ireland's weaving heritage. A video of the new Aer Lingus Business Class cabin here.
Aer Lingus will introduce its new Business Class on its seven A330 aircraft from March 2015, and what makes the airline's new premium passenger experience of interest is that Aer Lingus aimed to come up with product and services that design for multiple uses of one space based on a passenger's needs, depending on whether they wish to sleep, work, dine or relax. Read full article �
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27 October 2014 | Besides reporting on the latest passenger experience trends and product & service innovations, airlinetrends.com also frequently provides in-house 'trends & innovations' sessions at airlines and suppliers to the airline industry.
For those who would like to experience an airlinetrends.com session «live», we have partnered with Future Travel Experience Asia – which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 1-3 – to provide two working sessions as part of the Up In The Air conference stream.
(1) "STRATEGIES FOR DELIVERING EVEN BETTER PASSENGER EXPERIENCES" - Unconference Session
In this interactive session facilitators Raymond Kollau, Founder airlinetrends.com and Daniel Baron, Founder LIFT Strategic Design will first give a presentation about key consumer and passengers trends.
Then, in an "unconference" discussion, participants will discuss together all angles of passenger experience development and the challenges they face in product, service delivery and brand. Participants will gain insight into trends plus strategies for more effective concept development and implementation, in the context of their corporate goals. Learn more »
How airlines are responding to consumer trends and technology with innovative products and service in order to differentiate the passenger experience.
This fast-paced trend session, led by airlinetrends.com founder Raymond Kollau, follows the so-called customer journey and combines the main macro, industry and consumer trends shaping the airline industry today with dozens of the latest airline product and service innovations and links them to the various elements of the onboard passenger experience: cabin, seats, IFE, catering, amenities, hospitality, etc. Learn more » Read full article �
The Past, Present, and Future of Business Class seat design
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By Jonny Clark, TheDesignAir
2 September 2014 | So it isn't often we think ourselves as that awkward L-shaped brick from classic computer game Tetris, but fundamentally that's how aircraft seat designers see us. Unfortunately-shaped wedges that have to fit neatly into a rectangular shape.
In a constant fight to give airline passengers more space, more comfort and a better quality experience, the war of the seat configuration continues. British Airways' latest patent application shows that perhaps the ideal future of front of the plane comfort isn't as clearly cut as we once thought.
The Past
Originally, in 1999 British Airways brought the flat bed concept to the skies with it's Club World seat. Seen as a quantum leap in Business Class comfort, with space only considered for the super wealthy, who could afford First Class opulence. Since then many carriers have offered similar comfort, but the forward and backward concept took into consideration the ergonomics of the body, offering more space to the wider upper body. This was done by creating interconnecting forward-backward seats that operated as a singular unit, reducing seat costs and increasing space where it was needed – around the shoulders.
The original club world seat was then fairly quickly redesigned, to what we see on BA's fleet today. The modern seats offer more privacy, more space, and more technological advancement. But the seat concept is sound, even the older seats can still be found on BA's subsidiary OpenSkies 757 fleet now titled 'Biz Bed'.
The forward backward concept was new, and whilst open to initial scepticism, proved a success, and was quickly admired by business travellers, who enjoyed the extra comfort, for little extra price, due to the LOPA (the seat's real estate on the plane) being hardly compromised compared to the big bucket recliners that the rest of the industry enjoyed. Read full article �
10 interesting airline product and service innovations launched in 2014 so far
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
28 July 2014 | At airlinetrends.com we continuously monitor the global aviation industry for product and service innovations launched by airlines in response to cultural, technological, and economic changes that influence airline customers' needs and expectations.
The product and service innovations that we report on our website aim to show how airlines can come up with creative solutions with the aim to improve the passenger experience, increase revenues and/or lower costs.
For those who have been too busy to keep track of the latest airline product and service innovations, here the 10 articles that we believe are among the most interesting product and service introductions in the first six months of 2014.
10 product and service innovations first half 2014
1. Air France-KLM's 'e-tag & e-track' turn suitcases into connected devices
Air France, KLM and partners have developed a novel electronic bag tag and baggage tracker that enables passengers to label their luggage at home, drop bags at the fast bag drop and trace their luggage in real-time. The service will be introduced at the end of 2014. Read article »
2. Smart design: Fixed headrest support on Etihad's new Economy seats
Hidden inside the press storm caused by Etihad's announcement of its luxurious new A380 comes a smart design innovation of the airline's new Economy seats. Etihad's so-called 'Economy Smart Seats' feature a 'fixed wing' headrest, designed to provide a firm surface for passengers to lean on while sleeping. Read article »
3. Virgin Atlantic launches Google Glass and Sony Smartwatch 'wearable tech' trial
Virgin Atlantic has started a six-week trial together with airline IT provider SITA to learn how wearable technologies such as Google Glass and Sony Smartwatch could improve the passenger experience and speed up the check-in process at its London Heathrow lounge. Read article »
4. Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines first to equip cabin crew with Google Glass
Following an earlier initiative by Virgin Atlantic to trial Google's wearabla smart glass, Chinese LCC Spring Airlines has equipped flight attendants with Google Glasses on a flight from Shanghai to Chengdu, becoming the world's first airline to deploy the device inside the cabin. Read article »
5. Iberia and airberlin latest carriers to develop smartwatch boarding pass
Airlines are teaming with consumer electronics firms to trial the latest wearable tech. Following the recent launch by Vueling and Sony of the first smartwatch-based boarding pass, Iberia and airberlin have announced their own initiatives, partnering with Samsung and Pebble respectively. Read article »
6. Philippine Airlines introduces 'layered' Business Class seat on its A330s
Philippine Airlines is the launch customer of Sogerma's new Equinox 3D seat, which decrease the default pitch in a full-flat Business Class seat by raising one seat above the other when moving to the bed position. PAL is also the first full-service carrier to remove all IFE screens from its A330 widebodies, including those in Business Class, offering passengers wireless-only IFE&C instead. Read article »
7. India's low-cost carriers get creative with their buy-on-board food packaging
Along with basic objectives such as protection and preservation, clever food packaging appeals to consumers' emotions and brings a product alive. Two great examples of attractive and fun packaging can be found in India, where low-cost carriers JetKonnect and IndiGo have come up with quirky buy-on-board ranges. Read article »
8. Servair chefs make a weekly 'surprise' appearance onboard an Air France flight
Air France and its catering subsidiary Servair have launched a new initiative which sees a Servair chef boarding a long-haul Air France flight once a week in order to add a culinary touch to the inflight experience, gather direct feedback on the menus served, and train cabin crew on the spot. Read article »
9. China Airlines unveils 'Family Couches' on its upcoming B777-300ERs
Taiwan-based China Airlines is the second airline to install Air New Zealand's innovative Skycouch. Renamed as Family Couch, China Airlines will install the seats – which can be turned into a small bed – in ten rows on the right-hand side of its Economy Class. Read article »
10. Delta upgrades cabin crew from Nokia smartphones to connected 'phablets'
Following the provision of Nokia Lumia 820 smartphones to its entire crew last year, Delta will replace the devices with with larger Nokia Lumia 1520 'phablets' later this year, saying the new devices are meant to serve as a platform for future, more personalized in-flight customer service. Read article »
Innovation is the Marketing » BA high-tech neuro blanket tracks passenger's emotions
This trend appears in the upcoming edition of our 2014 The State of Airline Marketing, a free annual report published by airlinetrends.com and Simpliflying that identifies the latest trends in airline marketing and communication. Download the free report here »
10 July 2014 | Unlike investments in new aircraft, cabin interiors and seats, innovations in services in order to improve the passenger experience do not have to have large financial consequences.
It basically comes down to creative ideas, and the current revolution in social media and personal digital devices allows forward-looking airlines to come up with new services that — even though not all of them will be a great commercial success — will contribute to the airline's brand by creating buzz and a sense that the airline is trying to improve the experience.
BA's 'Happiness Blanket'
In an effort to gain more insights into – as well as promote – its onboard products and services, British Airways has conducted an experiment at 30,000ft to find out more about how passengers sleep and rest in the air, in order to help shape services such as timing of meals, types of films shows and seat positions.
The airline asked passengers located in different cabins to cover themselves under a so-called 'Happiness Blanket', which is woven with fibre optics, uses neuro-sensors to measure a person's brainwaves and 'meditative state', and which changes colour – from red to blue – to show when they are at their most relaxed.
Additionally, a special headband – the MyndPlay BrainBand – has been used to measure a person's meditative state on a scale of one to 100. This is then relayed via Bluetooth to LED lights woven into the blanket.
When the number is low it will turn red or when it is near the 100 mark it will turn blue. As well as detecting brainwave activity, it can also monitor a user's level of concentration and relaxation.
Behavioral response
British Airways will analyze the data from the blankets to make the in-flight experience better. The color patterns will give an idea to the crew on the behavioral response of the passengers to in-flight services such as the timing of meals, the menu, and the movie options. Read full article �
Four airlines to receive their first A380 superjumbo in 2014
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
16 February 2014 | As more airlines are bidding farewell to the last 747 in their fleet and opt for the 777-300ER or the A380 as their flagship product instead, this year will see four more airlines welcoming their first superjumbo.
The A380 provides 50 percent more floor space compared with the Boeing 747, but airlines on average install only 35 percent more seats, using the extra space for roomier cabins and customized areas. Well-documented examples of 'A380 extravaganza' include the onboard First Class shower on Emirates' A380 and the Absolut Vodka-branded lounge and inflight duty free store on Korean Air's A380.
10 airlines currently operate an A380
As of end of January 2014, 16 airlines have ordered 304 aircraft of the passenger version of the superjumbo. Currently 123 A380s are in operation worldwide (graph here) and 10 airlines have taken delivery of an A380 so far: Singapore Airlines (2007), Qantas, Emirates (2008), Air France (2009), Lufthansa (2010), Korean Air, China Southern (2011), THAI Airways, Malaysia Airlines (2012), and British Airways (2013). With a total order of 140 A380s, of which 44 have been delivered, Emirates accounts for nearly half of the orders.
This year, four more airlines will receive their first A380, including three carriers who regularly show up in the various 'best airlines in the world' rankings: Qatar Airways, Etihad, Asiana, plus Japanese hybrid low-cost carrier Skymark. These airlines will be followed by the final round of first A380 deliveries to Transaero in 2015, while orders at Hong Kong Airlines (2015) and Virgin Atlantic (2018) seem questionable. At the same time, Turkish Airlines reportedly will add four A380s to its fleet this summer for operation on slot-constrained routes to China.
Becoming the eleventh carrier to add the A380 to its fleet (just before Qatar Airways), Korea's Asiana Airlines will introduce its first superjumbo in June this year on regional routes, before deploying the aircraft on the Seoul – LAX route in July or August. Asiana will take delivery of a total of six A380s — two in June of this year, two next year, and two in 2017.
Asiana's A380 will be configured with 12 'OZ First Suites' and 66 staggered 'Smartium' Business seats on the upper deck and 417 economy seats (106 on the upper deck and 311 on the lower deck), carrying a total of 495 passengers.
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Best airline product and service innovations of 2013
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
30 December 2013 | At airlinetrends.com we continuously monitor the global aviation industry for product and service innovations launched by airlines in response to cultural, technological, and economic changes that influence airline customers' needs and expectations.
Major themes
Besides working hard getting the basics of the passenger experience right – e.g, on-time departure and arrival, better cabin and seat comfort, quality catering and up-to-date IFE, and a friendly crew who understand the basics of onboard hospitality – many of the major themes that are on top of airlines' passenger experience agenda today contain a digital component, such as:
– Providing 'me-centric passengers' with more choice and control of their travel experience;
– Enabling ground staff and cabin crew to offer a more personalized service;
– Responding to customer feedback and closing the customer service loop, in (near) real-time;
– Adopting a retail mindset and obtaining better merchandizing skills;
– Keeping pace with the rapid developments in consumer electronics and connectivity.
The top 10 product and service innovations that we have selected this year aim to show how airlines can come up with creative solutions based on the interplay between technological, social and economical changes, with the aim to improve the passenger experience, increase revenues and/or lower costs.
Many of the examples on our list contain a major digital component, as the rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets (which has grown faster than any other consumer technology in history), the possibility to be connected anywhere and anytime, and the self-service mindset of connected travellers, has created a huge momentum for airlines to come up with innovative products and services.
1. Airlines let flyers download content to their personal device before the flight
Responding to the large number of passengers bringing their own device onboard, airlines are stepping up the rollout of inflight Wi-Fi and wireless IFE portals. The latest development also sees airlines provide flyers access to IFE content before their flight takes off via dedicated apps or via the airline lounge wi-fi network. Read article »
2. airBaltic lets passengers customize their buy-on-board meal
AirBaltic's has launched a novel food ordering system that allows customers to customize their buy-on-board meal. Passengers who pre-order their meal can choose from 70 different meal options and virtually 'drag and drop' their preferred meal items onto a digital airline tray, and have their customized meal served to them onboard. Read article »
3. British Airways to trial electronic baggage tag
British Airways is testing an electronic baggage tag which removes the need for a new paper tag each time a traveller flies. Passengers can update the digital suitcase tag to display their flight information by holding their smartphone over the tag after they have checked in. Read article »
4. Norwegian's new Dreamliner features geotainment and in-seat ordering of F&B
Norwegian, Europe's 3rd largest LCC, has started flying long-haul low-cost using a fleet of Boeing 787s. The airline's Dreamliners are the first aircraft to feature Panasonic's new Android-powered in-seat IFE system. Select Android apps that have been pre-loaded onto the system include a geotainment flight map and in-seat ordering of food and drinks. Read article »
5. Delta provides cabin crew with Nokia Lumia 'onboard retail' smartphones
Following an earlier initiative from American Airlines, which has equipped its cabin crew with Samsung handhelds, Delta has provided 19,000 flight attendants with Windows Phone 8-based Nokia Lumia 820 smartphones to be used as a next-generation onboard service and point-of-sale device. Read article »
6. Air Canada's new LCC 'rouge' teams with Disney for customer service training
Air Canada's new discount airline, Rouge, has called in Disney to help train its flight attendants. The airline says it looked at several top customer service providers, with Disney being the most comprehensive and in line with Rouge's objective to create a very different and service-focused culture. Read article »
7. Airlines encourage passengers to provide service feedback via apps and cards
Social media has provided passengers with a powerful platform to voice their opinion on the experience they have with airlines. Besides (pro-actively) getting in touch with passengers via Twitter or Facebook, several airlines have also started to encourage passengers to provide instant feedback via mobile apps and – in a low tech way – via paper cards. Read article »
8. Delta teams up with Westin Hotels for 'Heavenly' onboard amenities
As full-flat beds have now become the industry standard in Business Class – allowing passengers to sleep more comfortable – airlines are looking for additional ways to improve comfort. Delta, for example, has teamed up with Westin Hotels to provide passengers with an in-flight version of Westin Hotel's 'Heavenly Bed' range of pillows and comforters. Read article »
9. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport new security check experience is sponsored by Marriott
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport has partnered with Marriott for a three-month pilot to provide a more calming environment for passengers at the security checkpoint. Ambient lighting, wall art and relaxing music have been installed and passengers can re-pack in a 're-composure' area featuring Marriott furnishings. Read article »
10. Qantas trials location-based 'social listening' in its airport lounges
Qantas is trialling technology that allows it to monitor social media conversations in specific locations such as airport lounges, even if a passenger doesn't mention the airline in a tweet or post. This location-based 'social listening' is enabled by passengers who have turned on the geo-location feature in Twitter or who have checked into Foursquare or Facebook Places. Read article »
The best cabin interior launches of premium airlines and hybrid LCCs in 2013
By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
28 December 2013 | Passenger expectations continue to be raised by the cabin interior upgrade programs launched by airlines around the world, which sees them introducing more innovative or luxurious products and services, be it private suites in First Class, full-flat beds in Business, or the latest in in-flight entertainment and connectivity. Initially the upgraded product (and/or service) differentiates the airline from its competitors (as airline upgrade programs are out of sync with eachother), who then over the course of several years start matching – and often leapfrogging – the new standard, thereby initiating another 'creative destruction' cycle.
Shorter product cycles
Meanwhile, just like in other industries, these product cycles have become shorter. Witness the 'fast fashion' revolution created by H&M and Zara in the clothing industry. As Air New Zealand's general manager international Ed Sims observed when the airline introduced its redesigned cabins a few years ago: "There was a time when airlines in our position could imagine six to seven years between product refurbishments, these days customers are so impatient for new developments that we think, realistically, that product cycles should be closer to three to fours years."
New materials
At the same time, airlines have more ways than ever to differentiate their cabins as the cabin interior industry has made huge advances in the development of materials that look stunning and pass all regulations, although there still is a more formidable task left though of convincing top management to bring more 'wow' into the cabin.
Cabin interior launches in 2013
Written by the experts at TheDesignair, we have selected three of the best examples of how premium airlines have continued to raise the bar this year, with the likes of Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates setting new standards in Business and First. At the same time, (hybrid) low-cost carriers are launching their own 'smart' Business Class cabins as part of their efforts to target the lucrative business traveller segment.
1. Singapore Airlines further upgrades its cabins
Investing nearly USD150 million in a cross-cabin refresh, Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new First, Business and Economy class seats, as well as Panasonic latest eX3 IFE system. The new design in September made its debut on the airline's new B777-300ERs flying the competitive Singapore-London route, and will also be rolled out on Singapore Airlines' upcoming A350s. Read article »
2. Cathay Pacific revamps First Class with some nice touches
Cathay Pacific is ensuring its cabin products stay at the forefront of people's minds. As the airline's First Class suite wasn't in need of a full redesign, the airline partnered with Foster + Partners, the same architectural company that designed Cathay's 'The Wing' lounge, to look at the suite and see how it could be refreshed. Read article »
3. Emirates new 'Executive A319' features private jet lounge and First Class suites
For travellers seeking a step up from First Class, Emirates' new private jet service aims to raise the bar. Dubbed 'Emirates Executive', the airline has transformed an Airbus A319 into a private jet that features a lounge with chairs, sofa and a table, 10 private First Class suites, and a shower – once only available on its A380s. Read article »
4. JetBlue unveils new 'transcontinental' A321 interior featuring private suites
JetBlue in 2014 will launch a new transcontinental service between New York JFK, LA and San Francisco, featuring the airline's new 'Mint' Business Class, which is described as "a stylish service minus all of the stuffiness often associated with the traditional front-of-the-cabin experience." Read article »
5. Japan's Skymark goes Premium Economy-only on new A330s
Hybrid low-cost carrier Skymark, Japan's third largest airline, aims to differentiate itself in the high yield domestic market from full service airlines ANA and JAL and LCCs such as Jetstar Japan and Peach with a Premium Economy-only A330 featuring 271 seats with legrests and a 38 inch pitch. Read article »
6. Low-cost carrier FlyDubai goes chic with new Business Class cabin
Dubai-based 'no-frills chic' carrier FlyDubai has added a separate Business Class with wider seats and more legroom to its cabin. The airline's fleet of 737-800s already features Boeing's new Sky Interior and a high-definition inflight entertainment system. Read article »
Airlines encourage passengers to provide service feedback via apps and cards
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By Raymond Kollau, airlinetrends.com
17 November 2013 | Social media has provided passengers with a powerful platform to voice their opinion on the experience they have with airlines. In response, airlines have become one of the most active organizations that actively monitor the online conversation in order to pro-actively take actions to correct issues if needed.
However, instead of just waiting for passengers to share their experiences (both good and bad) online, several airlines have also started to encourage passengers to provide their feedback about the service they encounter in real-time.
KLM 'Feedback App'
We have reported before on KLM's mobile 'Feedback' app that allows the airline's passengers to give real-time feedback on how they perceived the experience at a specific area (check-in, lounge, boarding, arrival) at one of 13 participating airports the airline's network. The rating consists of simply tapping a 'thumps up' or 'thumbs down' button, but passengers can also specify their rating with a comment. Meanwhile, KLM team leads and station management at participating airports have been equipped with iPads that enables them to monitor the feedback in real-time, so they can react on passenger feedback immediately if needed and possible.
United 'Outperform Recognition'
Following its merger with Continental, United Airlines launched a a service recognition program, called 'Outperform Recognition' in mid-2012, that invites United MileagePlus members to submit up to five nominations every four months through a variety of channels, including United's mobile app, mobile website and Facebook page. Each period the airline selects 101 eligible employees randomly from the pool of eligible submissions, who receive a financial bonus of between USD 2,500 and 50,000. The first edition of the program (second half of 2012) received over 9,000 nominations.
The option to recognize excellent service through the mobile app [screenshot] is the most innovative part of the initiative as it provides passengers an easy way to express their satisfaction on the spot and in real-time – especially since United has equipped the majority of its domestic fleet with inflight.
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Russia's Transaero goes 'uber-premium' with new medium-haul Boeing 737s
By Jonny Clark, TheDesignAir
4 November 2013 | We are slightly taken aback by Transaero's latest announcement regarding the cabin offerings on their six new 737-800 aircraft. Transaero, a Russian carrier that was fairly unheard of until a few years ago, was recently awarded by SkyTrax as 'Most Improved Airline In the World' and by the looks of things, quite rightly so.
In what we believe is the only carrier in the world to offer a true three-class 737. Transaero has managed to fit in a First Class, Business Class and Economy Class cabin in an airframe that low-cost carriers can fit just 189 people. So Economy is going to be a tight fit, right? Not at all! The airline is boasting 34″ seat pitch on the aircraft, equivalent to that found on Oman Air's long haul fleet, and one of the best pitches in the air. The 152-seat aircraft will be delivered in their 2013/2014 winter schedule and will be operated on flights between Moscow and London, Paris, Tel Aviv, Pathos (Cyprus), Astana and Almaty.
Imperial Class
Transaero's 'Imperial Class' is a true First Class product and interesting to see on a 737 fleet, as the aircraft realistically can only fly a 6-hour flight at its upper limit as a financially viable proposition. So to see deeply-coloured fully-flat beds is a luxury for a short/mid-haul flight, but still welcome to see. Along with the flat-bed seats and in-flight wifi from Row44, passengers are served by personal VIP service managers and are provided with VIP or Business Lounges at airports and a round-the-clock communications line.
In an intimate cabin of just 4 seats (in a 2 x 2 arrangement), passengers can expect high-level gastronomic specialties by the famous Café Pushkin on routes from Moscow and on some international routes to Moscow, an extensive wine card and exclusive tableware by the Imperial Porcelain factory, making you feel like you've been transported into a Tsar's palace. Competing with mainline international carriers for premium passengers there is a free personal chauffeur service available.
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Vols rally to upset No. 15 Butler, 67-55
Updated: 12/15/2014 - Josh Richardson and Kevin Punter combined for 38 points in the win as Tennessee moved to 4-3 on the season.
Updated: 12/15/2014 - Josh Richardson and Kevin Punter combined for 38 points in the win as Tennessee moved to 4-3 on the season.
Posted: 12/13/2014 - The first Hawaii native to win the Heisman has accounted for a Pac-12-record 53 touchdowns.
Updated: 12/13/2014 - The West jumped out to a 21-0 lead and never trailed
Updated: 12/13/2014 - A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams are accused of sexually assaulting two women during a party at the Woodlands Apartments on November 16.
Updated: 12/13/2014 - Derrell Scott, Dewayne Hendrix, Daniel Helm considering transfer from UT
Posted: 12/12/2014 - Hibbett, Ignagni and Williams receive All-America honors from Beyond Sports Network
Updated: 12/13/2014 - Sophomore forward Dominic Woodson to transfer from Tennessee
Updated: 12/11/2014 - The 2014 award were handed out in Orlando Thursday at the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney World's Boardwalk
Updated: 12/11/2014 - UT's head coach accepts the invitation to the program's 50th Bowl as the Vols continue to make history.
Posted: 12/11/2014 - Three Tennessee Volunteers have been named to the 2014 Freshman All-SEC Team: defensive end Derek Barnett, defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. and offensive lineman Jashon Robertson were honored by the league's coaches.
Posted: 12/11/2014 - This Friday's Tennessee All-Star Classic will feature 5 University of Tennessee football commits
Updated: 12/11/2014 - Tennessee coach Butch Jones' contract extension increases the buyout he would have to pay if he chooses to leave before the end of the next two seasons.
Posted: 12/10/2014 - The Southeastern Conference on Wednesday announced its 2014 football individual awards. The honors were voted on by the league's 14 head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own players.
Updated: 12/10/2014 - The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Wednesday the 2014-15 Naismith Trophy Women's 50 Watch List, and Lady Vols Bashaara Graves and Isabelle Harrison made the cut
Updated: 12/09/2014 - The Carter boys and Jefferson County girls got key district wins in basketball Tuesday night
Updated: 12/09/2014 - The Tennessee basketball team looks to preserve its unblemished home record Sunday when it plays host to 15th-ranked Butler at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Updated: 12/09/2014 - The University of Tennessee football team will open the 2015 season on Sept. 5 at Nashville's LP Field against Bowling Green State University of the Mid-American Conference
Posted: 12/08/2014 - Barnett and Maggitt have combined for 21 sacks on the season.
Updated: 12/08/2014 - The Lady Vols moved up to #11 after beating Lipscomb on Sunday
Posted: 12/08/2014 - Kentucky is still No. 1, and this time on top of every ballot.
Updated: 12/08/2014 - Former Vol Eric Berry has been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at Emory's Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta.
Posted: 12/08/2014 - Butch Jones and Dave Hart addressed the media on Monday
Updated: 12/09/2014 - University of Tennessee Athletic Director Dave Hart announced today that Butch Jones will receive a raise and contract extension, bringing his yearly salary to $3.6 million dollars. The extension puts Jones on the staff through 2020.
Posted: 12/07/2014 - Cierra Burdick and Isabelle Harrison each scored 16 points as the Lady Vols improved to 6-2.
Updated: 12/08/2014 - The game is slated for January 2 at 3:20 on ESPN.


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I'm a university student in Scotland and I've just purchased the equipment necessary to brew 5 gal of... well, SOMETHING. I decided to give mead a shot after i tried a bottle of Lindisfarne mead, which, i understand, isn't precisely traditional mead but is pretty good. I have a few general questions about mead production, and this forum is far and away the best resource i've found so i've decided to abase myself before the brew-gods and ask for guidance.
I've purchased two yeasts, Gervin No 3 Yellow Label Wine Yeast(A champagne yeast) and Gervin B Wine Yeast. I've also bought wine finings, Tronozymol, tartaric acid, and campden tablets. hightest's guide (http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f30/stic...ng-faqs-83030/) makes use of the finings and tartaric acid, which i haven't seen in any other recipes. I'm unsure as to what yeast i should use (the gervin B advertises a "fruity bouquet" and i've seen the no.3 yellow label in a few mead recipes) and if any of you experienced brewers make use of wine finings and tartaric acid. Also, when preparing the yeast, do you guys, as a rule use some sort of nutrient/yeast enhancer pre-must?
For cleaning/sterilizing, I'm planning on using Bru-clean and the campden tablets. I've heard some bad stuff about campden as a sterilizer, are these naysayers correct? Would you recommend campden as a post-fermentation additive?
My understanding of the brewing process is as of yet incomplete, so i've probably made some glaring errors in the above text and my first batch is liable to be an alcoholic abortion, but i'm very excited about this project. Any help you you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
"What the large print giveth, the small print taketh away". Tom Waits.Oh, and here's some blog stuff!
see if you can get the book The Compleat Meadmaker by Ken Schramm...its THE resource on mead making.
champagne yeast will give you a bone dry mead, which if you like dry stuff, then you might like it. i prefer sweet meads though and go with a lower attenuating yeast, including a beefy ale yeast that can hit almost 14% ABV.
I don't fine my meads, nor do I use acids UNLESS the mead needs it (you can always add acid post fermentation). And I have no clue what Tronozymol is...
shouldn't need a kit. just carboys and rackign equipment, and some sanitzer (campden works as a sulfite based sanitizer, no-rinse)
When fatbloke uses "kit" in this case, he means it generically, as the collection of supplies necessary to do a job. He's not referring to a commercially packaged assembly of parts. It is as in "mess kit," the stuff you eat off of, or as in "whole kit and caboodle" meaning "the entire lot of parts." On this side of the pond, the generic use of "kit" has fallen into disuse.
In other words, he's being British.
No longer a Junior Member. Thank goodness.
I've been traveling for the past few days and I was both delighted and astonished when i logged on to the forums. Thank you all for the wealth of information, I have even more questions now, but i'll try to edit out the dumb ones with a few days of epic google-ing.
To answer a few of fatblokes comments: I have two 5 gallon better bottles with rubber stoppers, one with a drilled stopper to accommodate a bubble airlock. I have the hydrometer, and i'm "in" with some of the chem students so i imagine i can get a test tube with relatively little effort. (free things are good.) I still have the lindisfarne, but it's currently an ocean and a continent away. I'm pretty sure you are correct: i saw a thing a while ago about lindisfarne having to call itself "mede" on US imports because it isn't legally mead in the USA as it isn't pure honey+water+yeast. I actually laughed out loud when i read the Buckfast part of your post; my N.E.D. friends have "bucky nights" in which a few bottles are consumed per head and rampant destruction is consistently the result. On a recent adventure a fire extinguisher was set off, a window kicked in, and a microwave defiled. In the words of the girl who owned the appliance in question "We scrubbed and scrubbed... But the smell won't come out."
I'm attending the University of St Andrews, so a trip to my local HBS entails a roadtrip to that jewel of souther fife, Kirkcaldy. I'll make sure to bring my stab-proof vest along, as well as some mates of great physical strength and violent inclination. I'll check out the honey situation as well... I must confess that my initial impulse was to use tesco honey but it would be a shame to engage in a brewing process this long and compromise upon materials. Thanks again for the help, i'm off to google!


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...but the wait is worth it! Felt like I was on ""Entourage."" A ""Don't Miss!"" 5 Star view of the city and beautiful people! I'll be back.Like this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
Rooftop Bar At The Standard Biergarten
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I love hanging out here, definetly better during summer months. If you live in downtown check it out. Visiting book a room.Like this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
I am a local so i don't think to go ""out on the town"" in my neighborhood very often. I had some friends in town so I wanted to show them a truely LA spot without all of the BS. I hadn't been to the Standard in a long time so I thought it would be fun. I wasn't planning on having dinner but my friends were hungry so we ate in the Restaurant. Now I am not sure why I haven't been eating here more often. The food ... view moreLike this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
The party starts at around midnight...but you may just have to be the first person to start it around 11:30. The dance floor is tiny. It is basically a square set off in the corner of the roof. On the Thursday night I went (no cover charge!), the dj played a lot of pop and hip hop with a cool mix of techno in the background. The dj hardly finishes an entire song, but spins one amazing song into another. We are a... view moreLike this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
When this place first opened it was the place to be. However, thugs and drugdealers hang out here on the weekends. lots of mexicans. The drinks are small and expensive. You're better off at the Edison bar and grill. Dont waste your time here, you may get shot by a pimp.Like this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
Except culinary treats at the hotel's restaurant. The patio outside offers a romantic setting and invites with a cozy atmosphere to extensive wining and dining. The salmon I had was succulent. It came with white beans, fresh salad, cherry tomatoes and grilled artichockes in an avocado-herb sauce. I loved it! My company had grilled chicken breast fillet along with young green asparaguses and refried chick peas. I thin... view moreLike this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
I went to the Standard for a friend's birthday party a couple weeks ago, and we ended up having an awful time because the hotel staff treated us so badly. While I think the decor is beautiful and worth seeing, I do not recommend going here. Such poor treatment from a hotel that's supposed to be nice is unacceptable.\r \r -We got there before 10:30 but were told there was no list and that only hotel guests were bein... view moreLike this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
The atmosphere was decent but the tackiest people in LOS ANGELES can get in. The crowd was disgusting and ugly. The music and drinks were pitiful. Not worth it. I was dragged there for someone's birthday and was majorly disappointed. I preferred it when it was biz professionals. I think I even saw gangsters there.Like this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
The standard downtown is city chic! I went during the week at night to the club where there is no cover during weekdays. The ambience is incredible- the skyline is beautifully dizzying at night. The scene is typical of all la gatherings- jaded kids who are too busy analyzing others than their own confused selves. I felt drinks were priced a little higher than normal, even for la. Don't tip the bartender b/c they're r... view moreLike this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
i usually order eggs benedict everywhere i go. so i eat A LOT of these dishes everywhere in the country and sometimes canada too. on a sunday morning i ordered the eggs benedict and it was everything i could have imagined. the eggs were perfect, the sauce was phenomenal and plenty of it, and the home fries were great too. I also ordered a side of crispy bacon, and it too was also done to perfection\r \r to add, ... view moreLike this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch


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2015 Kois Center Education Grant Awarded by the FDLTMiscellaneous · LMT Communications, Inc. · Jan 27, 2015
Today, The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology ("The Foundation") is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Kois Center Education Grant:
Renata Budny, CDT, TE – Brooklyn, New York
The Kois Center, along with the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, created this...
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Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Combine potatoes, sour cream, milk, cheese and chives in medium bowl.
Spoon into buttered shallow 2-quart rectangular casserole.
Bake 40 minutes.
Cut sausage into halves lengthwise, then cut crosswise into bite-sized pieces.
Arrange down center of casserole.
Bake 10 minutes more.
Shape a well in each corner of the potato mixture.
Break an egg into each well.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes more or until eggs reach desired doneness.


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1611 Elton Court Road
Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: (504) 361-9110
Fax: (504) 361-9148
»The Venue
The Venue is hard to describe in one sentence—being a nightclub, a venue, a dance-club, a lounge, and so much more. All in all it's an amazing entertainment hotspot. Have the time of your life, dancing to the latest beats churned out by some of the most talented DJ's and bands. If hardcore partying isn't your cup of tea or mix of cocktail, then the Venue also hosts a number of shows,events and concerts.
»Tipitina's French Quarter
Tipitina's at 501 Napoleon Avenue was established in 1977 and has a rich history and the honor of having musical legends perform here over the years. This historical cultural landmark was created by performer, composer, and pianist Professor Longhair. The version at 233 North Peters is the offspring of the original and has its own charm. Modernized with best state-of-the-art sound and light money can buy and a 500 capacity and a private party room upstairs with gorgeous views of the Mississippi River. Check website for details on the latest events, performances and acts.
»The Bayou Bar
As you enter the Pontchartrain Hotel, this upscale lounge can be found right off the main lobby. A welcome addition in 1947, it remains a favorite stop for professionals as well as guests. Even if you are not a guest of the Pontchartrain, you might enjoy the cocktail hour. While you enjoy your drink, with complimentary hor d'oevres, notice the artwork that adorns the walls. These murals on canvas by local New Orleans artist, Charles Reinike, are considered priceless. For your entertainment, a piano bar plays from 9pm to 1am Thursdays through Sundays. It is open from Monday to Thursday, 4 pm onwards and from Friday to Sunday, 11 am onwards.
»Superior Grill
This casual spot draws a big crowd during carnival time. The combination of mesquite grill menu items with Tex Mex flavors is a popular combination. The decor is tasteful in Spanish motif tantalizing you to anticipate authentic cuisine found South of the border. Entrees include enchilada platters and whole enchilada nachos. If you prefer something that is not Mexican they also offer mesquite-roasted quail, grilled tuna and baby back ribs. They also make some mean margaritas here, with fresh lime and Sauza tequila.
»F and M Patio Bar
If you like to start your evenings late and end them early in the morning, then F&M Patio Bar is the hot spot for you. Dancing, pool tables, and a kitchen that stays open as long as you can stay awake are just a few of the features. There is also a tropical patio, jukebox and one of those fun photo booths, so you are sure not to miss a minute of memorable moments!
»Milan Lounge
If you are fine with the idea of some cheap drinks and a game of dart after a long day of work, just ring the door bell and enter Milan Lounge. Share your table with salesmen, clerks and mechanics, who keep the conversations going and take your mind off tensions with interesting stories and jokes. Never mind the dress code, here simplicity is the mantra. Friendly atmosphere, a typical neighborhood flavor and easy on the pocket, this place is one you will leave feeling rejuvenated. If an amiable company and good drinks are your idea of a relaxing evening—you will like Milan!
»Le Bon Temps Roulé
Since its 1979 opening, Le Bon Temps has been welcoming laid-back New Orleanians to enjoy quiet afternoons at the bar and late nights drinking and dancing. A fully stocked bar and cozy, ultra-casual atmosphere encourage patrons to stop by during daylight hours for better than average bar eats including sandwiches, quesadillas, and burgers. And come back after dark for a full night of drinking and dancing. The Soul Rebels Brass Band, Joe Krown Organ Combo, and a variety of other brass, rock, and jam bands pack the Uptown neighborhood bar nearly every night. Stop by on Friday for the free oysters.
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Rusty Nail is one of those unpretentious places where one can actually unwind after a long day at work or simply come here to enjoy the music and ambiance. Rusty Nail is an off-track bar that boasts a wide selection of cocktails and a well-stocked bar. Blues and jazz are the order of the day, as this is a stage for many upcoming New Orleans musicians. Sit outside and try their signature Rusty Nail cocktail or something from their vast scotch collection.
»The Metropolitan Nightclub
The Metropolitan is a Saturday-only club housed in a warehouse called Generations Hall. The limited opening time hasn't come in the way of the bar's popularity. Drop in here on Saturday night to groove to the music or try the club's signature cocktails for an indulgent time. Featuring three rooms and six bars, you know there is enough supply of drinks and ample dancing space for you to get going. Make sure you are well dressed, as the club has a stringent dress code and doesn't allow sneakers; only formal shoes and collared shirts. Get there early as the place gets crowded in the later half of the evening.
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Republic New Orleans is an elegant cabaret-style music lounge that offers guests entertainment through music, fashion shows, performances and arts. This place is the hub of creativity with Hollywood celebrities like Vince Vaughan, Eva Longoria, Macy Gray and Lil John making appearances here. Bouncers keep a tab on who enters, ensuring a limited crowd to avoid congestion. The place can also be rented out for events, with room for up to 650 people.


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Simplicity (quote) Seems right on to me...wanted to share it...
"Many appreciate the simple life. But living a life of simplicity is not simple. Rather, trying to simplify one's life is a constant challenge to embrace discipline-to edit out unnecessary items and to mimimize desires that fuel their acquition."
From Japanese Style by Sunamita Lim
That is perfect!
I'm not claiming to be Sunamita, but on another thread I noted a similar issue for me--that for me, it was a battle not always of physical clutter, but I had to MINDFULLY say no to my own whims, hobbies, ADD or whatever it is, regarding activies, and maybe even more the complexity of activities, or the expectation of what they consist of, and focus on a few things, because it was the multiplicity of roles and activities that brought with it clutter of things and of time-consumption.
I was finding I was taking on too many different personae, for want of a better word; at least, too many simultaneously. I had to think, I could do that some day maybe, but if I start to do that now, I will just get even more jumbled up and I will not enjoy the other things. But, these are always beckoning and I have to really fight to identify priorities and say no to MYSELF. It takes a while, and exercising the discipline, before you can see the payoff so that it is not experienced as denial of pleasures or of your own "well-rounded person" but is savoring fewer experiences and things more fully.
I have to apply this to every activity, from work (good enough and not perfection, primarily in paperwork-type stuff), cooking, wardrobe, gardening, and more. Each of these areas I tend to expand beyond what I can reasonably handle (meaning, in retrospect, I really did not want or need to do it that way, as opposed to something you're really glad you did a certain way) and to make it more complex.
I think one can learn this skill with determination, but I think some people are born with it and wonder what is all the fuss.
Simplify, indeed!
frankie...I can identify with what you are saying about taking on hobbies, etc. My problem is taking them on and then taking them to the extreme. I get involved not only with learning more about the thing I am interested in, in this case photography, but I search and search the web and find out about more and more stuff that I think I need. Some of the things, like 3 photography related gifts I got myself last year from Christmas I have either never or rarely used any of them. I didn't really have a need for them. One box is sitting here unopened from the merchant!
Now I sit in my office room and look at my guest room and it is just filled with stuff. It is not restful at all and I would like to get to the time when it will be and when I can feel like I am living simply and feeling at peace in my home.
I was not born with simplicity, but rather with gathering all I could...for what? Safety? For the future when I may have to do without? I don't know what for. Maybe I can learn to live simply too.
I guess it is a matter of where you put your effort. Do you want to put a great deal of effort into planning where and how you will live, setting up your home and your schedule to facilitate a relatively restful and pleasant everyday life? Or do you make decisions without simplicity in mind -- perhaps momentary convenience, instead -- and just resolve to deal with any ensuing complications on a case-by-case basis? I'd rather try to keep it simple.
As to the many interests pulling one in too many directions at once ... I have found it is best to pare down my interests. I am slowly giving away all my knitting and crochet stuff, because what I really love is quilting.
I heard this advice: Pick one hobby, give it your all, then after you have had your fill for a while, set it aside and move on to another hobby. That might work for some people, I suppose. I know a lady who does all those hand work hobbies. She knits, crochets, does home dec sewing, quilting, etc. And she collects stamps, so I give her all my canceled stamps.
Since we also have several long term life goals or roles at the same time, it is quite a juggling act, I admit, to try to fit "fun" in there, somewhere.
You are right...simplicity is the most rigorous thing of all.
This is true in the arts...successful modern design, for instance, is a matter of what has been taken away, but with strict adherence to the principles of proportion, function, excellence of materials, and perfection in execution. Otherwise, it just looks cheap, feels dead, and is uncomfortable.
We all have to puzzle out what satisfies our own needs.
William Morris said it:
"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
I guess that means I'd better go wash my hair and do the laundry...otherwise, I don't meet my own rule!!
t I had to MINDFULLY say no to my own whims, hobbies, ...I was finding I was taking on too many different personae, for want of a better word; at least, too many simultaneously. I had to think, I could do that some day maybe, but if I start to do that now, I will just get even more jumbled up and I will not enjoy the other things. But, these are always beckoning and I have to really fight to identify priorities and say no to MYSELF.
Frankie, as always, there's such much wisdom in your posts.
I went through this on a small scale. I got rid of the fabric I'd held on to, bcs I kept saying, "I sew; that's who Talley_Sue is; she is a sewer." I had to give myself permission to say "I used to be a sewer, and I may sew again someday, but I am not now a sewer."
I lso gave myself permission to dream about hobbies and stuff, without feeling that I was required to actually DO them. (sort of the opposite of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's motto, "turning dreamers into doers"--I'm a fan of turning a doer into a dreamer) So, I don't have to buy the stuff. I can plan, and research, and even measure and draw diagrams--and then I can stop. Pipe-dreaming is an acceptable pastime. But I had to consciously give myself permission to NOT follow through, and thereby permission to not actually START.
talley sue...your post just gave me the permission I needed to get rid of my fabrics. Like you, I was a sewer and I know that if I got back to it again, I would buy new fabric for a new project. First I will check with my grandchildren and see if they would like some and then I will get rid of the rest.
Anyone know a good place to give it to, where they might use it? Thank-you!


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