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WASHINGTON For tourists struck by the summer heat in the nation's capital, a quilt might be the farthest thing from their minds. But thanks to the NAMES Project Foundation, one quilt in particular is stealing the show at the national Mall.
To mark its 25th anniversary, the AIDS Memorial Quilt has returned to Washington as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. It's the quilt's first appearance on the Mall since 1996. Each of the 8,000 panels of the quilt on display for the festival memorializes a man or woman who died battling HIV/AIDS.
When the quilt was here 16 years ago, the entire thing stretched across the Mall. At 1.3 million square feet, organizers say today's quilt is too large to be displayed in full.
Most of the panels sent in come from friends, family or loved ones of those who died of HIV/AIDS. At the onset of the project in 1987, organizers believed the disease would be cured and the squares would be taken apart and sent back within five years, said Julie Rhoad, NAMES Project Foundation executive director.
Rhoad said the foundation has made a lot of progress in 25 years towards educating the public, but there still is not a cure.
"I think that we've come a long way," Rhoad said, "but the question is: `Do we settle on where we are right now?'"
Almost 35,000 people were diagnosed with AIDS in 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though medication exists to slow HIV from becoming AIDS, the agency says these treatments must be taken daily for the rest of the patient's life.
"The least among us don't have access to quality care," Rhoad said.
At the opening ceremony for the festival held Wednesday, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., said the AIDS Memorial Quilt symbolizes a need for people "to learn to live together."
"The AIDS Quilt is saying we all live in the same house, the American house, the world house," Lewis said. "We can never, ever leave this house, so together we must build a world community that is free from disease and is finally at peace with itself."
For those unable to get to the Mall to see the quilt in person, researchers from the University of Southern California created a website for the Names Project Foundation that launched at the festival Wednesday.
Organized alphabetically by first name, it allows users to see blocks dedicated to specific people, their name, city, date of birth and date of death if that information is available, and the block's location among those laid out on the mall. Users can also post stories and comments alongside squares of the quilt displayed online. Those at the event can use it to locate specific panels laid out on the mall.
The standard size of a panel is 6 feet-by-3 feet. Eight panels make up one block, and on the Mall, four blocks were cable-tied together to form what they refer to as a patch, with an area of about 576 square feet, bigger than some D.C. studio apartments.


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on 9/5/2014 1:19:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I have finally found my HG foundation! I wish I had tried this long ago. I have used the regular liquid ColourStay for years as it seemed to only be the one that I got full coverage and staying power with without spending a fortune on high end foundation. I have also tried other ones in between - Covergirl Outlast, Rimmel 25 hour, TruMatch, but still wasn't really that happy with the coverage or how my skin didn't have that flawless look ever with setting with HD powder. I am so happy with the Whipped Cream formula. I have always used my Real Techniques sponge to apply makeup but I find using my fingers is the best with the Whipped version. It leaves a dewy, slightly tacky finish but that goes away with setting with powder. I also don't have to use hardly any undereye concealer also. If you like the liquid, try the whipped! The packaging is the only downfall. They don't need the jar to be that big!
on 9/3/2014 1:50:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I still have mixed feelings for this product even if I'm already halfway through the jar. On one hand I absolutely LOVE how flawless it makes me look, it stays on for a long time and oil control is really good! And it somehow seemed like the more it stayed on my face, the better it looked (strange, I know) But then, it feels a bit heavy on my face, like it's just sitting there. I also had to experiment with a few different methods on how to apply this properly the first time. Eventually I found out using your fingers to apply it is the best way and to start with a little at a time until you get the desired coverage.
I was dismayed too at first coz I thought this product broke me out, but it turned out to be something else which was a relief because I would hate to throw this out after the first use since it was kind of expensive.
Also like everybody else, I hate the packaging! It's super bulky and unhygienic. I wish they could have included something like a spatula for it. I think I also got one with a bad packaging, after a few times of using the product, the black lid refused to close tightly on the jar anymore :/
on 8/30/2014 11:14:00 PM
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Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I'm pretty pleased with this foundation! The coverage is beautiful - can be built to your desired look depending what tool you use to apply it, and the finish is a soft satiny matte (nothing too matte or dry desert looking) so don't be afraid! I have an oily tzone and this combats my disgusting greasiness for a good 5-6 hours (I find myself repowdering with every foundation I use so it's not a dealbreaker by any means). The color selection is quite sad, but I work fine with Warm Golden (I'm nc30-nc35 with a strong yellow undertone). The packaging is a clunky pot, so not my first choice, but nothing I can't get over. Will def repurchase!
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This is my go to foundation. I love it. I do wish the shades were more natural but they are workable. This is the ONLY foundation I have so far that works with my oily skin.
I top it off with some HD powder, usually elf, and it lasts all day. I still need to touch up due to slight oil break through once or rarely twice but that is good compared to everything else I have tried. I usually have to touch up many many times during the day. Probably every hour with anything else. My oily skin usually breaks down the makeup and makes it look horrible but not with this. Just a little shine I can manage with blotting papers or powder and I am good all day long.
on 8/19/2014 2:36:00 PM
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I have some of THE driest skin on the face of the earth, I'm sure. I've tried probably 5 foundations within the past couple weeks and this was the only one that didn't make me look so cakey! The liquid Colorstay formula for dry skin would hold onto my dry patches and looked awful. After some research I found out that creme foundation are a little more hydrating. I love the feel of it as it makes my skin feel very soft!
Although this is my miracle in a jar, you will have to do a little prep work to get this product to work for you.
Words of warning:
- Exfoliating is important. Always apply this product with a freshly washed and exfoilated face.
- If you have dry skin, be sure to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! I use The Body Shop's body butter in Shea or coconut. (This product is NOT a face cream. However, I have tested it on my face with no signs of a reaction. Everyone is different so please try with caution! I would not recommend for people with sensitive skin.)
- Primer will help to spread this product with ease and stop it from creasing! I used Baby Skin by Maybelline.
- I blend this with a blender sponge (Quo makes a good one for $5 at Shoppers). But use whatever works best for YOU. I can never seem to blend foundation with a brush!
I wouldn't recommend this foundation for people with oily skin as it a tad oily. This foundation can give a bit of a shine but you can always apply your favorite powder overtop! :)
If your tired of trying 20 foundations that aren't working for your super dry skin, this is your best bet! Love love LOVE this product!
on 8/14/2014 4:34:00 PM
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Skin: Oily, Tan, Cool
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I was in love with the original Colorstay foundation and after experimenting with other brands for a while I saw this and thought "wow, $13...it MUST be good!". Well, to my disappointment, it was not as "wow" as I was hoping. I tried it in summertime and my dark spot/dark circle/oily skin just did not agree with it. After applying, it took a while to set and felt heavy on my face that did not completely go away when it did set. It looked cakey around and under my eyes and when you looked close at my face, it was totally obvious I had make up on.
HOWEVER, there were two pluses that earned it a "three lipstick" rating! One, it looks amazing in photographs. Two, it lasts ALL day - even after sweat and oil blots.
Overall, in the words of Clueless, it's a "full on Monet. From far away it looks fine but up close it's a big ol' mess!".
on 8/13/2014 12:20:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
At first I have to say; with beautyblender(I use Real Techniques sponge though) I get very much better result and a different coverage.I applied this with L&Y large stippling brush and I was happy that it came with a good result; natural medium coverage,dewy finish and nice consistency of a product. But, when I second time applied it,did it with Real Techniques sponge and yes,it was a full coverage.Much like Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation,but more creamy and still more natural. At 7 hours it got a little bit shiny on the sides of my nose and forehead.I have acne-prone fair/ivory,caucasian skin and I bought this in 200 Sand Beige. It is same as ivory I think.On fall,winter and spring it is definitely correct color for my skin.But now that it's summer this can be a little bit on lighter side on my skin. I will still wear it as it is so good,I'm excited! I'm very happy that I bought this and will absolutely buy more when I run out =)
on 8/7/2014 9:16:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Coverage: medium but buildable Consistency: thick, spongey cream Colour: I'm a NC25 and I have it in sand beige. It's almost a perfect match, just slightly too light, but it's not very noticeable. I will probably have to go a darker shade in summer though. Wear: lasts around 6-8 hours with no oilies (I tend to get oil breakthrough with foundations even though my skins not oily.) starts to lose its perfect look around the 7 hour mark, but still looks alright. I use it with Too faced primed and poreless primer and Rimmel silky loose powder underneath. Application: only need a tiny bit, very spreadable and melts into skin, no need to wait for it to dry. I use my fingers, as it's a cream foundation, a brush would waste a lot of product. I've heard of people getting good results with a beauty blender though. Finish: not matte or Dewey but a very natural "your skin but better" finish. very natural and soft to the touch. Does stick to dry patches on skin though Packaging: screw top jar isn't the most convenient or hygienic, however it's a cream foundation, it wouldn't work in a pump bottle so I guess this is why they've gone with a jar. I use a little plastic spoon to get it out. Overall, one of the best foundations I've used, it gives an almost flawless coverage with a very natural skin finish. I've never used a foundation that kept my oilies at bay for so long. It is silicone based, so make sure to get a silicone based primer to go with it! Beware if you have dry skin, I first tried this without a primer and it dried my skin out horribly for the next few days... so a good primer is a must.
on 8/5/2014 12:56:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I have been using this foundation on and off for the past 2.5 years. I have to say that I keep coming back to it, because it is the only decently priced foundation that doesn't break me out. I always experiment with others, but this is my "safe" foundation. I have worn this through two pregnancies, and my skin is starting to change and become more dry so I may have to change pretty soon :(.
+ For the price, you get a lot of product.
+ Doesn't break me out.
+ It is nicely pigmented.
+ A little goes a long way, and the foundation covers nicely.
+ Doesn't oxidize on my skin.
+ Long-wearing.
+ Packaging is bulky and inconvenient.
+ Packaging is unhygienic.
Overall, I love it and I have gone through 5 or so jars of it. The packaging is annoying but I usually just dab a clean finger in there to grab some product and put it on the back of my hand, similar to the liquid formula Colorstay.
Another good thing about Revlon is the sales and coupons - take advantage of them if you're scared to try this!
on 8/4/2014 10:40:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Love the creamy whipped texture of this foundation. The best way of applying is with your fingers, the warmth from your hands just helps melt the product into your skin, appearing oh so flawless. However, I don't like how it comes off in pictures :( looks pasty and washed. In person thou, superb. I use color natural tan 370, maybe i should go a littler warmer.
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Perfect Dark is the spiritual sequel to Goldeneye 007, the 1997 game beloved of a generation of console-only gamers who — when it came to the FPS genre — didn't know better. In place of James Bond we have Joanna Dark, and in place of a modern day espionage theme we have a sci-fi theme, but in most other aspects Perfect Dark is distinctly faithful to the Bond game.
It runs on a modified version of the Goldeneye engine, and feels just as clunky to control, with aiming while stationary essential for shooting with a satisfying degree of accuracy. Jumping is once again conspicuous by its absence, but there is now at least the ability to drop from ledges. Level design is equally familiar, with 17 objective-based missions, each no more than 5-10 minutes in length. Objectives typically have to be completed in a set order, and even when this is not strictly necessary it tends to be inconvenient to do otherwise, given the mostly linear level layouts. Missions scale in complexity with the difficulty, so the lower difficulty levels are like abridged versions of the game, with only Perfect Agent (the highest difficulty level) offering the complete experience. The game can be quite unforgiving on this difficulty, with no health pick-ups or shields, and no frames of invulnerability after you are hit. As the game progresses, enemy reaction speed, accuracy and damage all steadily increase, such that by the second half of the game, death is only ever a couple of errors away. This increasing difficulty determines the style of the combat: you can run and gun your way through earlier levels, but a cautious and (where possible) stealthy approach soon becomes essential for success.
It is refreshing to feel somewhat vulnerable in an FPS, but there is a sense in which this is merely an attempt to compensate for the meagre AI. Upon spotting you, too many enemies either stay rooted to their position or else mindlessly chase after you. With the chasers, you can simply retreat to a more convenient spot and then pick them off once they run into your sights (a tactic made even more efficient by the inability of most enemies to shoot at you from long range). The stationary enemies pose more of a problem, but those with submachine guns or assault rifles (which is most of them) are undone by their predictable shooting patterns. As soon as they see you they seem to unload an entire clip, regardless of whether or not you remain in their sights. The obvious trick with them is to lean out from a corner just enough to get their attention, quickly retreat back around the corner as they start shooting, then pop back out to shoot them once the barrage of gunfire stops and they reload. The level design, with its abundance of short, narrow corridors, provides plenty of opportunities for such cheap kills.
The AI can at least boast one positive in the fact that enemies will punch and disarm you if you get too close (in Goldeneye they were amusingly ineffective at very close range), but aside from this it is every bit as exploitable as it is in Goldeneye — underwhelming for a game that launched some two years after Half-Life had shown how to do aggressive AI that kept the player on their toes. Even just copying the propensity that Half-Life's marines had to throw grenades would have made the combat a whole lot more interesting; I must have only had to deal with two or three grenades in my entire playthrough.
Enemies may not be clever, but they at least feel somewhat lifelike thanks to some good animation. Goldeneye's impressive location-sensitive hit reactions have been refined and added to: enemies clutch their wounds, limp when they're shot in the leg, and dramatically tumble or slump to the ground in their death throes. You can even shoot the guns out of their hands, in which event they either draw a second weapon out, scurry after the gun to pick it up, or raise their hands to surrender. The first-person character animation is no less impressive. Get up close to an enemy with a pistol and you tilt it sideways, gangster style. Then there are the guns. Goldeneye skimped on this aspect, with every single weapon pathetically dipping below your vision as you reloaded. As if to make up for it, Perfect Dark features some beautifully smooth and intricate gun animations. The Laptop Gun unfolds itself as you take it out, while reloading sees you rest a tiny silver clip in place before forcefully slotting it in. There's also a superbly animated shotgun, but best of all is the Cyclone, a submachine gun with a very high fire rate. It's reloaded by feeding a large gold clip right the way through a slot at the base of the weapon, the gun stripping the cartridges from the clip as it glides through and is ejected out the other side.
As these descriptions suggest, Perfect Dark has a very unique weapon set — the sci-fi theme allowing the developers the freedom to throw in pretty much anything cool they could conceive of. A submachine gun with a cloaking device that runs off ammo? Sure. An alien rail gun with an x-ray sight that lets you shoot through walls? Why not? Each weapon has a secondary function, so even an otherwise conventional weapon like the Dragon (the basic assault rifle) doubles up as a proximity explosive, while the aforementioned Laptop Gun can be deployed as a sentry gun. If you're the kind of person to be bothered about a weapon set being balanced then this is a game to exasperate you. That x-ray gun that can fire through walls also kills in one shot, and its secondary function is a target locator that scans the level for targets and then tracks them, allowing you to easily pick off enemies from several rooms away. Admittedly you're only given the pleasure of using this gun for one level, but its inclusion in the game at all is indicative of the developers' indifference to seeing that your little starting pistol can match up to all the powerful and remarkable weapons you come to acquire. The game is all the better for this, for the pleasure in using the thunderous K7 Avenger or the Phoenix with its deadly explosive shells derives precisely from that gulf in power between them and the weaker weapons, and they are not so plentiful as to render the weaker ones completely redundant.
On top of the cool weapons and animation, there are also great sound effects that punch through the mix, as well as some subtle gore effects, with gunshots projecting enemies' blood on to nearby walls and objects. The overall effect is that every shot you fire feels powerful, making the basic act of shooting people every bit as satisfying as it should be. It's not quite as satisfying in the case of alien enemies, since they have fewer hit reaction animations, but you're only fighting them for 3 of the 17 levels, so it's not much of an issue.
The main problem with Perfect Dark is that while it has this great weapon set with all these cool secondary functions, they are seriously underutilised in the level design. The missions rarely ever demand that you do anything but shoot as normal, with few incentives and opportunities to make creative use of the weapons. It is not hard to imagine, for example, a scenario in which a clever placement of a Laptop Gun as a sentry gun was vital for repelling a horde of enemies, or a stealth mission that gave you an RC-P120 (the gun with the cloaking device) with limited ammo and demanded expert timing in the use of the cloaking function. Moments of this kind are altogether too rare, suggesting a lack of imagination on the level designers' part, or else a fragmented design process in which the specific weapon mechanics were something of an afterthought in the level design. As things are, there is too little variety in the combat situations, which only serves to emphasise the deficiencies in AI — deficiencies that might have been more easily overlooked had the secondary weapon functions been central to the design and the combat more complex and interesting as a result.
Aesthetically, Perfect Dark is a mixed bag. Character design is poor, not least the protagonist herself, who has a bland face that seems to be even less detailed than some enemies. The voice over work doesn't do her any favours, either — for a secret agent she sounds about as threatening as Mary Poppins. The environments are more impressive, taking in everything from Area 51 to Air Force One, although there is a noticeable decline in quality towards the end of the game as the cyberpunk theme of the first half gives way to alien settings. Textures are remarkably detailed and sharp for the N64, and with the exception of a few later levels there is a decent variety of them too. There is also dynamic lighting, with lights that can be switched off or shot out, and a cool motion-blur effect to simulate dizziness when you're punched or tranquilised. All of this unfortunately comes at the expense of the frame rate, which stutters along at 20-25fps, sometimes even less (more on this when I discuss the 360 remake).
The story is a rather average sci-fi yarn, involving a conspiracy between a sinister arms corporation and a malevolent alien race. It's not played entirely straight, with some awkward humour courtesy of Elvis, an alien ally who is kind of like the Jar Jar Binks of this game. The humour is fairly dissonant with the semi-realistic violence and the tense, pulsating soundtrack, giving the game an uneven tone overall. I'd have preferred something more in keeping with the title and the cyberpunk theme of the earlier levels.
There are the makings of a great game in Perfect Dark: the game that could have been made had the developers realised what a good thing they had in their weapon mechanics and designed the levels accordingly. Instead, they appear to have been too wedded to the Goldeneye formula, with its straightforward combat and level design. What we're left with is a competent FPS with some fun moments and neat touches, but not one to speak about in the same breath as other famous sci-fi shooters of the era. To answer the question everyone posed at its release: yes, Perfect Dark is better than Goldeneye, but for an FPS in 2000, that's really the least that should have been expected.
A Note on the Xbox 360 Remake
The 360 remake is a mostly cosmetic upgrade, with new textures and remodelled characters and weapons, but no significant changes to the level geometry or the mechanics. The new textures are more detailed and colourful, without straying far from the overall look of the originals. There is more of a departure with the character models, most noticeably with Joanna herself, whose new character design isn't anything brilliant, but is nonetheless a marked improvement over the bland, blurry original.
As you'd expect, the dual analog set up improves the controls considerably. We're not talking Halo levels of precision, but it is at least a hell of a lot easier to aim than it was with those awkward C-buttons. The game runs at 1080p and at a steady 60fps. I found the original's stuttering frame rate just about tolerable back in 2000, but it makes it almost unplayable now, so the higher frame rate is probably the most welcome improvement.
Overall, while the new visuals are decent, it's the superior controls and frame rate that really make this the version to play.


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Business News Archive - January 15, 2011
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I've been looking up nursery themes all morning and I'm still pretty much lost as to what do for my boy's room. I feel sorta bad because with my daughter I pretty much had her room done by the time I was this far along.
But then again my daughters room was a pretty easy to decorate since I had her theme picked out before I even knew I was prego. We did her room in sun, moon and stars. Which worked well since she is named after a person in the book/movie Stardust by Neil Gaiman. For those of you who have never heard of that book or moive, Yvaine is a star that falls to earth.
The huuby and I wanted try and keep the themes so they sorta had something to do with the kid's names, but we are naming our little boy Finneous and the only thing that comes to mind is a fish theme. lol. And the hubby does not like that idea, nor do we like the idea of a sports or truck a car theme.
Since I've been looking at themes, I'm really like the whole green and brown look. And I've found frog and trurtle theme that had those colors. so I guess I could go with that theme.
but just wondeing if any of you crafty moms out there had any ideas that might help or just share what your theme is.


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L Frank Turovich (1956- ) was born and raised in Flint, Michigan to parents of Polish and Netherlands descent, where he became a rabid reader of science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, comics and everything else not nailed down. After graduation he spent 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, first as a "grunt" stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA, and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and later as a radar repairman/technician/instructor in 29 Palms, California.
Along the way, Frank bought his first Macintosh in April 1984 and learned to program. He combined his fascination with teaching and programming into writing articles for Nibble Mac and Inside BASIC magazines, and then self-published two books on the subject. He also completed degrees in Technical Training and Management. After leaving the Marines he's worked as a technical writer, trainer, and technical publication manager for several high-tech companies including Metrowerks, Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor, and Nokia, where he concentrated on documenting software development tools and other related technologies.
He currently resides in Austin, Texas in a home filled with books, computers, and two cats (Java and Misty). He designed a fantasy realm called Bulinnärm in the 1980's for running D&D adventures with friends, but secretly planned to one day write stories set in that imaginative and strange world. That day has arrived.
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Enjoyed this story. Alethea provides a strong, smart, and capable woman out to satisfy her curiosity with antiquities as well as a mysterious wizard. The world created here has a Shahrazad feel to it.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by 1055 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lionell great again Whenever I am in Seattle I stay at the Westin. I find it convenient to all of downtown and the service has always been great. It is just a comfortable place to be. April 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chah22855 Comfortable place to stay Strategic & convenient location Good, responsive & friendly service Room spacious and well equipped Very quiet at night & no disturbance Good seminar/conference facilities Internet & wifi access available April 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by birchy71 Hotel worked well for a large meeting Hhotel as expected for a large US downtown complex. Front desk staff excellent and efficient, quickly changing my room when I was placed in one which had not been cleaned. The room was comfortable and spacious. The food and conference facilities were very well run. Only complaint would be the hotel breakfast facility which is undercapacity and rather disorganized when I was there. April 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by California0 View Everything about my stay was good except for the window view of a wall. I had to strain to look up to see if it was sunny or cloudy April 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Birthday50 Above and Beyond I'm a Starwood Gold Member and I recently booked a room in Seattle at the Westin. We were visiting Seattle to celebrate my wife's birthday. When making the reservation, I requested an upgraded room and mentioned her birthday. When we checked in, I was greeted by Adeline W. She was extremely welcoming and friendly. She greeted us and let us know they'd been expecting us. She asked about our plans for the evening and we stated that we had dinner reservations coming up in 15 minutes. Upon hearing that information, and knowing how busy the hotel was that evening, she personally escorted us to an employee elevator and took us straight up to our room so we'd not have to wait for an elevator. Once at the room, we were amazed at the accommodations. We were on the 45th floor with a spectacular view of Puget Sound. Because of Adeline's hospitality and understanding of our personal need for urgency, she went our of her way to make sure we were taken care of. You don't get a second chance for a first impression. Adeline made our first impression of the Westin Seattle an excellent one! April 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by AB64 Convenient and practical Functional business hotel well located near the Seattle shopping area April 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by OLEANDER WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE IT HAS BEEN THE FIRST TIME I STAYED AT THE WESTIN HOTEL IN SEATTLE AND IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. ALL PERSONNEL ALWAYS KIND AND READY TO HELP. MY BEDROOM WAS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE WITH A GREAT VIEW FROM THE 30TH FLOOR!!!!!! April 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Myrtle66 Great Experience The Staff at the hotel is super friendly and made our stay very enjoyable!! The view from our room was spectacular! The location was perfect for what we had planned. I highly recommend staying here to anyone who is visiting Seattle!! April 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alannawo Perfect for that Shopping Trip The Seattle Weston was the perfect resting stop for a shopping weekend. It was close to all the major shops. The room was relaxing and the staff very helpful. I just wished there was complimentary wifi in the room. So many hotels in this category already give complimentary wifi I hope that the Westin will follow soon. April 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dotti Trouble with bathroom & wi fi There was very little water pressure in the bathroom sink. Very, very weak, even turned all the way up. Also the toilet would not flush unless you held the handle down for 10-15 seconds. It took longer then usual to flush which was annoying. Why isn't wi fi free in your hotels? So many hotels, resorts and even small hotels do not charge for wi fi. For the amount you charge for rooms & parking, it should be free. Especially for those of us who do not have a business expense account, but who are "seniors." Thanks April 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by AG04 Wonderful Stay The view from the room of Puget Sound and the Space Needle were amazing. The bed was very comfortable and lived up to my expectiations. The bathroom was spacious and clean. Altogether it was a wonderful stay and I would go back again! April 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hoey Comfortable and relaxing This is the second time we have stayed at the Westin Seattle and it was consistent in luxury and comfort. April 17, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by frustrated999 no free wi-fi Our overall stay was wonderful. We upgraded to a higher floor for $20 and got a great view of the city. We were disappointed however that free wifi was not included in the cost of the room. They were charging $9. You would expect after paying for such a nice hotel, that would be included. You get free wifi everywhere these days. April 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Deanna17 Great location and views! We enjoyed our stay at the Westin, the staff at the front desk and concierge were very helpful. The location is great, walking distance to Shopping and Pike Market. We stayed in a grandview room and the views are amazing, the bed is comfortable. The only disappointment I have with the hotel is they like to charge for everything. The in room movies are expensive, they charge for local calls, and in room wifi, which can be inconsistent as to whether it is working or not. Parking is expensive with the hotel, but there is another parking garage connected to the hotel that you can prepay for $25 per night. April 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by KellieF poor experience the bathroom ceiling was stained and dirty , the bathroom floor was unclean. The maid had turned the shower head out toward the sink so when I turned on the shower the entire bathroom was soaked. The room was not cleaned until after 2 pm each day. The 20% restocking of the drinks and snacks is outrageous - especially as they were not restocked!! I usually really enjoy the Westin but this was very disappointing. Minimum of 10 dollars a day for internet in the room is not business friendly. April 13, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by MJWIN POOR IF YOU ARE ATTENDING A CONFERENCE AT THIS HOTEL CHOOSE AN OFF-SITE HOTEL TO STAY IN. MY EXPERIENCE OVERALL WAS POOR. HINDSITE I SHOULD HAVE STAYED AT ANOTHER HOTEL. April 13, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Luci35 Westin Hotel Downtown The beds were comfortable and it was nice to have a safe in the room. It lacked minimal amenities such as a refrigerator and microwave oven. The restaurant needs to offer more variety of vegetarian options. April 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Meganrehm85 Great location in downtown Seattle I just stayed here four days and the location is perfect - within walking distance to Pikes Place Market, the Space Needle & Olympic Sculpture Gardens, the Waterfront, Pioneer Square, and the ferries. The rooms were comfortable and since we stayed on the 16th floor we didn't hear any traffic at night. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a huge nursing conference going on when we were there so unfortunately it took quite a while to get an elevator sometimes or we'd here people coming back to their rooms really late, but other than that good stay. What you'd expect from a Westin. April 13, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by consultanttraveler Outdated hotel with subpar facilities The Westin here is old and is in need of updating, the room feels old and really, there's not a lot of space. The facilities, especially the gym leave you wanting - it comprises two small rooms on different levels - one for cardio and another for weights. The weights room is so small it can hardly accommodate 3 people at once. I'm not exaggerating. There are no windows either. The only restaurant in the building produces awful food - and the hotel is not ready to acknowledge it as I was told the burgers were "rated best in town". I couldn't even finish the burger as it was horrible. Don't even bother with this place. The only redeeming feature of this hotel is the staff - they are friendly and do a great job. April 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by retired13 Fantastic place for romantic getaway Beautiful view of Seattle waters and city. Quiet room with no sounds audible in hallway or other rooms. Very comfortable bed. Great location. April 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SeattleStay Hotel Service Great, room service food bad Kyle at the front desk was great, very friendly and recognized I was an SPG guest immediately, even though the room was booked under my wife's name. He put us in a great room with a view and the kids loved it. The bar service was also very good and the server was friendly. The waitress interacted with my entire family. Only negative was room service food. The individual that brought food was very friendly and apologized for the delay. However, the food was 25 mintues later than we were told. As a result, the yogurt was warm and the scrambled eggs had calcified on the exterior, which made them nasty to try and eat. I would not order room service again. April 7, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by joyce46 Great location but my room was little dirty The location was great. Right in downtown and close to shops, restaurants, transportations, and attractions. I would recommend this Westin for these reasons but I only wish my room was cleaner. April 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by summerwestin SPG Fan We love traveling to the Northwest. Westin Downtown Seattle is the best. The staff is exceptional and the location is within walking distance of everywhere you want to be downtown. The views of the city from the room are spectacular. Thanks for much to the Westin Downtown Seattle. April 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rich1221 District Manager I really liked your hotel but what really made my visit special was Camila. She is soooo customer service oriented. She kept in constant contact and made sure that my meeting needs were met. She is very professional and friendly. Also your Tangent room should be a big hit. The room is welll designed for small meetings. The only upgrade I would suggest is to get better chairs - the chairs in the room are hard to sit in aall day. April 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by saurabh311 Good hotel with few not so good things Well I had an overall good stay at the hotel with few bad things. I will list down all in detail. Good things: 1. Location is really good, can't be better. Easy access to monorail for space needle, walking distance from downtown attractions and places 2. Staff is amazing! All are very good and attend to needs promptly. Right from front desk, to housekeeping, and to people at the lounge! Full marks here 3. Outside architecture is nice Bad things: 1. Hotel requires renovation. Elevators are old, and broke down couple of times 2. Swimming pool and jacuzzi maintenance is bad. They put so much chlorine that the entire 5th level smells of chlorine even when you are passing by in an elevator. And when I used jacuzzi, water was dirty. I have a suggestion, please clean pool and jacuzzi at least once in a day or two days, rather than using excess chlorine as an excuse. 3. Most important, food in the restaurant was pathetic! Relish bistro is such an over hyped place. I ordered Beans burger and it was probably the worst burger I've had so far. For a vegetarian, there are no options. Tomato soup was more like offering canned tomato puree. And in breakfast I could only have granola with yogurt! And moreover these guys politely refuse to make something vegetarian. This is certainly not acceptable in a hotel which caters to international travelers of varied food preferences. March 31, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by WAEastsider Usually great, but not so great this time My husband and I have stayed at this hotel many times over the years and we keep coming back because it is so wonderful. Unfortunately this time around was not such a good experience. The room we stayed in had a bowed bed...kind of like sleeping in a hammock. Not what you expect from a hotel that boasts about the Heavenly bed. Furthermore the pillows were lumpy and really should have been retired some time ago. The worst part of the stay was that both Saturday and Sunday mornings there was NO hot water. There is nothing like staying at a nice hotel and taking a cold shower. And to top everything off, there were some very loud, very rude guests in the room next to us at 2:30 AM, however security was quick to take care of the problem when we called the front desk. Although this was a depressing stay at one of our favorite hotels, we will likely be back and give it another try. Great location and atmosphere! March 31, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by cm2014 Carpets still smell like smoke The carpets in the lobby still smell like smoke, if you needed more indications of how dingy they are than how dingy they look. There were loud mechanical clicking sounds coming from inside the walls of my room, it was like getting 25 wakeup calls every hour. The drain gurgled so loud I had to close the bathroom door. The ice machine across the hall must have had a motor form the '70s. I swear I'm a decent sleeper. All this even woke up my 5 year old, and she sleeps through anything. March 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BabyIchiko Valet Parking a lifesaver! I just wanted to commend your valet parking staff on the excellent job they all did this weekend exceeding our expectations. They were very efficent with our several ins and outs and needs to retrieve items from our vehicle. They even made my 8 year old feel special. We did have an issue at one point locating our keys and they bent over backwards to make the situation right. Their superb customer service will bring us back next year! March 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bob71 Great hotel, restaurant not to expeectations I was attending a conference being held at thew Westin. Great central location. Conference facilities and food service were excellent. Room was 5 star with harbor view. We chose "green" option for entire stay and easily got more coffee and paper goods as we need them. "Relish" restaurant was not up to expectations for a Westin. First morning, we were kept waiting 30 minutes even though there were at least ten tables vacant. Dinner selection was very limited. Last day, we got seated promptly for breakfast, but waited much too long for waiter. Restaurant food quality was above average, however. March 30, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by hollyde Great for hotel for a powerful conference I loved the "green" option for more than environmental reasons. In general, I prefer to not have my room serviced during multiple day stays. It was nice to never be bothered yet it was easy to get additional toilet paper etc. My only complaint is the Concierge seemed on break entirely too often the day I checked in. I ended up walking an extra couple miles due to a helpful employee who did not know the city. Later in the stay the Concierge was always there. How about a back-up Concierge? Oh, a female manager was non-chalet at 5:30 p.m. when we could not get dinner recommendations - we went entirely via a Google search. Why is a Concierge taking their "lunch break" (what mgr said) during prime dinner recommendation time. This was on Mon Mar 24. March 29, 2014


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Body Of Teen Found On CMU Campus Identified
Central Michigan University Police Chief Bill Yeagley says the body found in a pond near Park Library is that of Michael Hartnett.
EPA Calls CMU Research 'Critical' To Great Lakes' Health
Great Lakes research, restoration, conservation and the lakes' economic impact highlighted discussions today at a symposium sponsored by Central Michigan University's Institute for Great Lakes Research.
CMU Plans To Become Tobacco-Free Starting July 1
The Mount Pleasant school says the policy, "A Breath of Fresh Air," will eliminate the use of tobacco products indoors or outdoors on campus.
Ex-CMU Prof Gets 70 Months In Child Porn Case
A former Central Michigan University professor who pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography has been sentenced to 70 months in prison.
Ex-CMU Student Gets Jail Time In Poisoning Case
A former Central Michigan University student accused of putting bleach in her roommate's glass of iced tea following a dispute over dirty dishes will spend four months under house arrest and four months in jail.
Ex-CMU Student Pleads Guilty In Poisoning Case
A former Central Michigan University student who authorities say tried to poison her roommate following a dispute about dirty dishes has pleaded guilty in the case.
CMU Professor Pleads Guilty In Child Porn Case
A Michigan college professor who specialized in studying Internet censorship has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.
Central Michigan University Plans Detroit Office
Central Michigan University plans to expand its presence in the state with a site in Detroit.
Police: Man Who Raped CMU Student Used BB Gun
Michigan State Police Lt. Derrick Carroll said the gun was made to look like a 45-caliber weapon.
Parolee Who Raped Student Had Good Prison Record
A Michigan prisons spokesman says a parole board had no clear reason to reject a freedom request from a convict who later raped a CMU student.


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Smokers 'back ban on cigarettes'
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- January 15, 2013
MOST Victorian smokers would back a move to make cigarettes illegal, a survey suggests.
The survey of more than 4500 adults, funded by Quit Victoria and published in the Tobacco Control Journal this month, found 72 per cent agreed it would be a good thing if cigarettes were banned from sale in shops.
Around 57 per cent of smokers agreed with the proposition, the study found.
Are you a smoker? Would you back a move to make smoking illegal? Tell us what you think below.
The survey suggests 42 per cent of smokers would welcome a ban on cigarettes within 10 years.
Quit Victoria executive director Fiona Sharkie said the results were higher than expected, given a ban on cigarettes has not been on the public agenda for very long.
"We have to question whether it's appropriate that they are sold in so many retail outlets," she said.
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No smoker of Melb Posted at 10:50 AM January 15, 2013
As much as I think smoking is a disgusting habit and it is linked to many health issues and I've very glad it has been made illegal to smoke in confined spaces and especially in cars with kids.. but I don't think it should be made illegal. The deaths from alcohol out number the deaths from smoking 10 fold, alcohol/drug abuse affect the entire family where as smoking ultimately only effect the end user. People should have a right to do what they want as long as it doesn't affect anyone else in a negative way. The tax raised from smokers pays for the treatment they will ultimately need, so they aren't really a burden on the budget. If we want to protect people and families, I think we need to clamp down on gambling, this is what is destroying homes not smoking.
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sickofit Posted at 12:52 PM January 15, 2013
lets make tabacco illeagal, and watch the blackmarket explode and prices drop. its cheaper to get drugs (ice/heroin etc) than it is to get a pack of smokes. maybe if our politicians could actually spark an intelligent thought in their empty heads, they'd realize how a policy such as this is just going to line the pockets of criminals while losing taxable income. I guess so long as the politicians arent negatively impacted directly, they'll approve whatever is put infront of them.
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Smoker of Vic Posted at 1:23 PM January 15, 2013
Yes, as a smoker, i would love to see them banned! Its an addiction that hurts my health and my pocket. Sounds stupid i know, just stop buying them you say..Not that easy. If they are not on the shelf i would have no choice but to go cold turkey. That would be great as i am like a fat kid on cake..no willpower.
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This old chestnut Posted at 1:41 PM January 15, 2013
It's very disappointing to see that there are still people who believe banning things is the answer. Look at the progress we have made through educating people about the dangers of smoking, drink driving etc; society's attitude towards them is completely different to what it was 20 - 30 years ago. Although it may not be the swift, brutal knee-jerk response to the issue that satisfies the staunch voting, colour blind dinosaurs in our community, but it is the only approach that works in the long run.
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Priester of Melbourne Posted at 1:48 PM January 15, 2013
"funded by Quit Victoria" - Stopped reading there.
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There were no Scrooges to be found at the festive opening night celebration of A Christmas Story, The Musical, the new Broadway show based on the classic 1983 holiday favorite. Hear what the cast and creators had to say about this merry new musical!
Sierra Boggess starts a gym with David Burtka on the set of It Shoulda Been You.March 31, 2015
Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher headline this classic musical comedy that's set on a madcap train!March 30, 2015
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Tony-winning producer John Gore, head of Broadway.com's parent company Key Brand Entertainment, found himself in the spotlight as he accepted the Excellence in Theater award at the UJA Federation of New York gala on March 23.March 27, 2015
It Shoulda Been You star David Burtka sits down with Paul Wontorek to talk about his long Broadway break, life with Neil Patrick Harris & more.March 26, 2015
Matilda star Lesli Margherita hits the kitchen to learn how to make gnocchi with Broadway Nosh host Kirsten Wyatt.March 26, 2015
Broadway legend Chita Rivera, Roger Rees and the cast of The Visit chat about bringing Kander & Ebb's last tuner to the Great White Way.March 26, 2015
On this week's episode of The Broadway.com Show, we've got buzz about a rapping Russell Simmons musical, a Beautiful big-screen remake and a totally Mad Star of the Week.March 25, 2015
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Phillips, Diane, Thomas, Kristina, Cox, Helen, Ricciardelli, Lina, Ogle, Jan, Love, Veronica* and Steele, Angela* (2007) Factors that influence women's disclosures of substance use during pregnancy : a qualitative study of ten midwives and ten pregnant women, Journal of drug issues, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 357-376, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. [C1]
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I have also read Travlerajm's formulas and tried them. I don't know if you have heard of Mgr/I? If so, can this formula interact with yours?
It seems difficult, because according to Mgr/I, if I add weight at the top of the rackethandle, the relative speed of rackethead becomes higher relative to the hand. My virtual racket has a lower me at every point and the only outstanding difference between my racket and the prostaff in the example is that the prostaff has more weight. more static weight gives a higher Mgr/I, which should make it easier on the wrist. But then, according to your formula, the prostaff has more me at the wrist. Which should feel heavier then, I think. I am not questioning your formula, I just want to know if I may be comparing two different things.
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Hotel was dirty. Pool was filthy and hottub was not working.
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Cleanliness of the room, easy to get to.
Staff could have been a bit more friendly. The first desk clerk we saw was the friendliest of the bunch!
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Very friendly staff, spoke to several different ones over the 2-day period. Hotel was old, but well kept inside and rooms were very clean. Thank you!!
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