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OpenDrive - Cloud based drive accessible from anywhere.
OpenDrive is an online storage service that creates a virtual file system on your computer or mobile device enabling you to work with your files in the cloud.
The mission of OpenDrive is to provide one single source of files residing in the cloud and the ability to access them from any device, unlike other services that create multiple copies across connected devices or mirroring existing files on your computer.
OpenDrive, a Palo Alto, California corporation, utilizes a unique virtual company structure and exclusively cloud based applications.
OpenDrive launched its first application in 2008 to provide individuals with a simple solution to store, backup and share their digital content. Since the company's creation, OpenDrive has grown to serve over 1 million users and is trusted by over 20,000 businesses worldwide.
OpenDrive openly embraces cloud based technology, offering applications on multiple platforms designed to provide easy backup and data syncing to the cloud. OpenDrive matches innovation with simplicity by creating one of the easiest to use desktop applications, as well as a simple yet powerful website. In late 2010, OpenDrive moved the base of its operations to an N+1, maximum-security data center in the heart of Silicon Valley. OpenDrive was created and backed by Luka & Bramer group a.s., as well as some of the most knowledgeable angel investors in the USA and Europe.
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Male Menopause & More
Loss Of Libido, Strange Scrotums, & More
male hot flashes?How come some men in midlife don't want sex?
Hello Steve,
The loss of libido is the result of the decrease in testosterone production, which sets on rapidly after the age of 50. By the time most men reach 80, their testosterone levels have usually dropped between 20% and 50% of what they were at their peak.
Even though a plunging libido is a perfectly natural progression, it has been designated with a medical term: andropause, or male menopause. And even though labels like this usually inspire cynicism (often directed at the pharmaceutical industry), they do spurn the development of plenty of treatments for the condition in question.
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the friction factorFor quite a while now, every time I masturbate or have sex with my girlfriend, my little buddy is very sore afterward. Usually, there is some burning in the urethra along the length, and overall, it feels like an overworked sore muscle. Is this normal? I am pretty sexually active, so I thought that it would have become conditioned to the use like other muscles. And no, I'm not slamming it in a door or something rough like that to get off.
Intercourse can be tough on the penis, no matter how conditioned to it you may be. It's not necessarily a product of an overworked muscle, but frequently derives from the friction the organ is exposed to. If this is the case, the solution is a straightforward one: Apply a lubricant beforehand.
Donald Zimmer
wrong place, wrong timeI've been seeing this guy occasionally for several months. The sex is great and often occurs two or more times a night, but there is a problem: He can't seem to orgasm when we are at his place. It hasn't been a problem if we are at a hotel or anywhere else. Just wondering if you could offer any insight; I would really like him to enjoy himself more!
Hi Sarah,
The brain really is the most powerful sex organ. This actuality, however, is a double-edged sword. Just as the mind can elevate straightforward intercourse to incredible sex, unconscious fears and hesitant thoughts can inhibit it entirely.
As it's apparent that the problem stems from the environment, it's simply a matter of pinpointing what exactly it is in your mate's place that's preoccupying him. Maybe it's a roommate that he's shy will overhear the two of you, or maybe it's something less immediate, such as an association with an ex-girlfriend. If the source needs to be wiped from his brain rather than the setting, a good bout of role-playing might be just the thing to take his mind elsewhere.
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Tennessee basketball coach Cuonzo Martin received the 2011 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award Friday at the CollegeInsider.com awards banquet in Houston. The award is presented annually to the top minority coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball.
Martin became the second recipient of the Ben Jobe Award after leading Missouri State to a 26-9 record, winning a school-record 15 conference games and capturing the school's first-ever Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship. Martin was named Tennessee's 18th head men's basketball coach on March 27.
In addition to this latest honor, Martin also was named the 2011 MVC Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the 2011 Hugh Durham Award, which is given annually to the top mid-major coach in Division I.
Joining Martin on the 2011 finalists list for the Jobe award were coaches such as Anthony Grant (Alabama), Leonard Hamilton (Florida State) and Shaka Smart (VCU). Ed Cooley (Fairfield) won the inaugural Jobe award last season.
Jobe is an icon in the history of basketball at historically black colleges and universities and is best known for his 12-year tenure as the head coach at Southern University. He also served head coaching stints at Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Talladega, Tuskegee and South Carolina State.
Jobe's record at Southern was 209-141 and his tenure there included four NCAA Tournament appearances. He also coached the Jaguars to one NIT appearance, five SIAC championships, 11 SWAC titles and two NAIA Tournament Championships. Perhaps his most memorable moment as a coach was Southern's 93-78 win over Georgia Tech in the first round of the 1993 NCAA Tournament. It stands as one of the great upsets in the history of the tournament.
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Hi fellas,
MG Unicorn Gundam Banshee will come out on 1/15!!
Here is the review by Dalong.com
MG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Titanium Finish
Extra runner added for more minute color expressions.
Metallic-colored water decal is included.
Equipped with transformation mechanism to turn into the unicorn mode.
Runner x22, Foil sticker x1, Water decal x1, Instruction manual x1
Popularity: 6%
Hi fellas,
New Gundam Model Kits are announced!!
MG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Titanum Finish!!
From Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Episode, MG OZ-00MS Tallegeese EW Ver.
It's designed by Katoki Hajime!!
HGUC YAMS-132 Rozen Zulu from Gundam UC Episode!!
Its arms are pretty awesome!! A bit smarter/ simpler than I have expected..
HGAG Gundam AGE-FX Burst!! from Gundam AGE Series!!
These model kits are available to pre-order at Gundam Planet!!
Popularity: 8%
Black Unicorn Gundam Banshee will be coming out in Titanium finish!!
Please check out Mobile Suit Unicorn Gundam series Model Kit Collection at Gundam Planet!!
Popularity: 4%
Hi fellas,
Gundam Unicorn Episode 5 "Black Unicorn"will get started in 2 weeks!!! Everybody get excited!!
Yes, Unicorn Series has produced remarkable Mobile Suits!! One of the kits that just came out "HGUC RMS-108 Marasai" once came out in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Gundam Unicorn Episode redesigned it to Green Marasai and enriched it with New Stuff!!
Let's see this masterpiece Marasai built awesomely!!
HGUC RMS-108 Marasai Unicorn Ver.
Unicorn version of the Zeon-style MS Marasai.
Recreated in green color featured in the episode 4.
The "sea serpent," one of its weapons, is recreated with the included wire.
A newly molded Feyadeen rifle is included. The spear form can also be recreated.
5 Runners, 1 wire, 1 Foil sticker sheet, instruction manual
Marasai will come out in MGl!! This MG Marasai is a red Mobile Suit!! Gundam Zeta Version!! Check this Guyas well!!
MG RMS-108 Marasai
Comes with: Beam Rifle, 4 Beam Sabers, Shield, Interchangeable hands (Saber type / Rifle type), Clenched fist, Slap hands, pilot's figures, joint parts, and secret parts
16 runners, foil stickers, dry decal, and instruction
Check Gundam Unicorn Series!! @ Gundam Planet!!
Popularity: 16%
Hi fellas,
Let's continue to see the review of new MG kit Unicorn Banshee!! If you haven't checked MG Banshee Unicorn Mode Review ->> Click . This review is for its Destroy Mode!!
Let's GO!!
Banshee and 1st Unicorn Gundam have many things in common. However Banshee's Armed Armors are totally New!! Many gimmicks are newly adapted in Banshee kit.
Gundam Unicorn series model kits are now all eligible for the gunpla campaign!!
Don't miss this great chance!!
Popularity: 6%
Hi fellas,
MG Unicorn Banshee is about to be released and here is a new photo review of Just its Unicorn Mode!! (Destroy Version will be up tomorrow.)
Here we go!!
It actually inherits many things from MG Unicorn Gundam and also of course HG Banshee Unicorn Mode. However there are many new designed parts and gimmicks adapted as well.
See MG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam ->> Click
See HG Unicorn Banshee Unicorn Mode ->> Click
The review of destroy Mode will be Up tomorrow. Don't forget to check it.
Popularity: 4%
Hi fellas,
Here is the line-up of upcoming model kits in April!! MG RX-0 Unicorn 02 Banshee will finally come out!! It's black-and-yellow contrasted color looks so cool on Unicorn!! BB Gundam AGE-1 has three different modes!! Normal / Titus / Spallow. You can enjoy these three kits in ONE kit!! How amazing it is!!
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Okay before all you Windows fanboys pee in your pants, Apple fanboys scoff at Microsoft's next failure, and Linux fanboys hammer out a wordy condemnation of closed-source software, let me say this: The title of this article is a little bit very misleading. Microsoft didn't actually introduce a fully functional Windows 8, nor did they even call it Windows 8. Rather, at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011, Microsoft showed off the "future version of Windows" with the "current Windows [Windows 7] user interface" demonstrating Windows 8's "system on chip" capabilities. Confused? A video is worth ten thousand words:
(Note: The above video is an eight minute clip I extracted out of Microsoft's hour long keynote speech.)
So what does this all mean (aside from the fact that Steve Ballmer apparently has an appreciation for beautiful hardware)? What is all this "system on chip" mumbo jumbo? Without going into too many technical details, it means Apple smartphones and tablets are going to take over the world.
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I like the jokes posted by Mags, especially the first one….
I thought Win 7 was good enough
@Samuel: Unfortunately you are right.
I've encountered many ID 10 T errors. ;)
I'm having a slow day (which is rare) so thought I'd add a bit of M$ humour here.
Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.
The box said 'Requires Windows Vista or better'. So I installed LINUX.
Microsoft: "You've got questions. We've got dancing paperclips."
Dennis F.
I'm impressed, but wish I had more gadgets, but then I probably will by the time Win 8 launches. It looks like the driver problems with Win 7 will be a thing of the past. I also don't care when it finally is released. Just get it right. Yes, the video was smooth (Iron Man), but then was it streaming over the Internet? I am very pleased with Win 7 as so far it has done everything I've asked it to. I'm running a $1,500 DIY machine with an Intel chip. I can't imagine Apple doing any better, especially at that price.
@Ashraf: That game takes forever to download!!
Go Microsoft!
I'm excited about Active Directory integration with tablets, phones, and main servers and workstations. Not to mention the group policy advantages for all of those devices.
Sorry everyone, my consulting side got a little Giddy.
with CPU/GPU fused together (from AMD now), it's gonna be another blast!


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The purposes of the Board of Visitors of the Northern Illinois University College of Law are to:
- Increase awareness of the College's mission and programs within the Illinois legal community, with particular emphasis on the northern tier of the state;
- Serve in an advisory capacity to the administration and the faculty in self-study and evaluation of the College and its educational programs;
- Provide linkage between the College and the Illinois legal community and develop mechanisms for the interchange of ideas between the College and the legal profession;
- Assist in developing strategies for enhancing the resources and financial support of the College; and
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Louis G. Apostol '78
Exec. Director & General Counsel, Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
Springfield / Des Plaines, IL
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Hon. William Haddad (ret.)
Circuit Court of Cook County
Chicago, IL
Kate G. McCabe '01
Judicial Clerk, Third District, Illinois Appellate Court
Chicago, IL
Salvatore Barbatano
Of Counsel, Williams Williams Ratner & Plunkett
Birmingham, MI
Hon. Manuel Barbosa
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois
Rockford, IL
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Partner, Higgins & Burke
St. Charles, IL
Kenneth C. Chessick '84
Law Office of Kenneth Chessick, M.D., J.D.
Schaumburg, IL
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Kane County Public Defender
St. Charles, IL
Vincent F. Cornelius '89
Law Offices of Vincent F. Cornelius
Wheaton, IL
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Downs Law Offices, P.C.
Chicago, IL
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Whiteside & Golberg, Ltd.
Chicago, IL
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2nd Ward Alderman
Fioretti, Lower & Carbonara, LLP
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
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United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Chicago, IL
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Illinois Appellate Court, 2nd District
Woodstock, IL
Hon. Anthony Iosco (ret.) '78
Circuit Court of Cook County
Chicago, IL
Kenya Jenkins-Wright '03
Greene and Letts
Chicago, IL
David Keay '80
Keay & Costello, P.C.
Wheaton, IL
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Chief Justice, Illinois Supreme
Rock Island, IL
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Bryce, Downey & Lenkov LLC
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Walgreens Co.
Deerfield, IL
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Law Offices of John G. O'Brien
Arlington Heights, IL
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Law Offices of Lonny B. Ogus
Chicago, IL
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Naperville, IL
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Shareholder, Brinks Gilson & Lione
Chicago, IL
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Managing Partner, Clifford Law Offices
Chicago, IL
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this is so not beginnger and at the same time it's super nice.
I'll have to test and see if apps like tomtom that read from contacts can see them.
Daily Tip: Saving Locations on Google Maps [Beginner]
Do you want to save a location that you've found on Google Maps? After searching for a place on Google Maps, you can save the results to Bookmarks or Contacts so you can easily come back to it later. Stay with us after the break and we will show you how.
- First, Search for the location in the search box.
- When you find the location you want, select the ' > ' icon
- At the bottom, select 'Add to Bookmarks'
- Type in a 'location name'
- Click Save.
To find the location later.
- Select the ' book ' icon in the search box.
- Select Bookmarks
You can also save a location to a contact for later viewing.
- After selecting the ' > ' icon on a location.
- Select 'Add to Contacts'
- Here, you can either 'Create a new contact' or 'Add to existing contact'
- Select the Contact, you want to save the location to.
To find the location later.
- Select the ' book ' icon in the search box.
- Select Contacts, and select the contact you want to view.
BONUS TIP: If you press and hold on any spot on the Map, you will 'drop a pin', which you can then save as a bookmark or to your contact.
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this is so not beginnger and at the same time it's super nice.
Great tip. Now I wish I could make some sense of all my bookmarks. As others have stated, we really need a file app to organize things like bookmarks. It would be nice to be able to create folders, and drag & drop bookmarks to assigned folders. You can sort of do it buy not bookmarking, but add an item to home screen, then make folders. Trouble is, they do not always have a nice icon.
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Thanks for the guide! I don't suppose you've figured out a way to install VirtualBox guest additions? I keep getting told that it doesn't support this version of Windows.
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As pointed out by your comments last week, Priests have the first tier Discipline talent Unbreakable Will, which is a key PvP talent that increases Stun resistance by a massive 15%. This gives Priests more flexibility to move, although a Rogue spamming Kidney Shots every 20 seconds will probably still be a real pain to deal with. While Priests have no natural movement enhancing capabilities, they benefit from instant cast spells in the same way that Druids do. In PvP, particularly in Arenas, the ability to cast Renew, Power Word: Shield, or Prayer of Mending while on the go is critical. I cannot stress enough how instant cast is king in PvP, and Priests have it in spades.
Draenei and Dwarf Priests also have Chastise, which replaced Fear Ward. With a 30-second cooldown, it is a fairly reliable means of crowd control, arguably even better than the Paladin's 31-point Retribution talent Repentance. It is effectively a spell interrupt every thirty seconds, and the incapacitate effect gives the Priest a small window within which to move away from undesirable encounters. Of course, enjoy it while it lasts as Patch 2.4 reportedly brings a change to Chastise. It will no longer be a an incapacitate effect but a root. As far as movement goes, it's a winner, but will no longer be usable as a spell interrupt. The change also makes Repentance slightly less embarrassing.
Dispel Magic is an instant cast spell that Priests can use to full effect because it is like a mixture of both Purge and Cleanse, usable on both friend and foe alike. Against magical snares such as Entangling Roots or Frost Shock, Priests can remove the debuffs on themselves as well as their allies. This ability extends to limiting the movement of certain classes such as Shamans, whose Ghost Wolf spell is actually a magical buff rather than a physical form, or Paladins, who rely on Blessing of Freedom constantly in PvP. Lastly, I forgot to mention how Priests and their friends can be highly resistant to fear thanks to the now-usable-by-all-races Fear Ward and Shadow Protection. Since a good number of Fear effects are shadow-based (Vims, I'm looking at you), the latter ability provides excellent protection against CC in PvP. Of course, as far as CC goes, Priests have Mind Control, so they can turn enemies into friends for a short while until they can run them off the side of cliffs or until the cavalry arrives. Good times.
Those slippery scoundrels of stealth are also masters of movement control. First of all, Rogues can disappear. Moving around undetected is a big step towards freedom of movement, allowing Rogues (and Druids, too, of course) to approach their opponents with impunity. While Stealth reduces movement speed by 30%, the Subtletly talent Camouflage lessens this slowing effect to only 15%. Rogues also have Vanish, allowing them to return to stealth even during combat in order to flee or execute moves that require Stealth.
Rogue movement was buffed in Patch 2.3 with the revision to the Assassination talent Fleet Footed, increasing movement speed up to 15% from an anemic 8%. It was a much needed change as many players who would PvP enchanted their boots with an increase to movement speed. Fleet Footed also increases snare resistance by a good 10%, which doesn't hurt one bit. Sprint is a baseline ability that allows them to, well, sprint 70% faster for 15 seconds every five minutes (I forgot to mention that Druids also have this in Cat Form as Dash. Have I mentioned that Druids are incredibly mobile? Well, they're incredibly mobile.). It's great for catching up with enemies to deliver the killing blow or, just as often, to escape from it -- Improved Sprint is a Combat talent that also frees the Rogue from snares and bonds.
Rogues also have one of the coolest moves in the game in the form of the Subtlety talent Shadowstep. Similar to the Mage ability Blink, Shadowstep transports the Rogue from one place to another instantly provided the Rogue has an enemy targeted. It can even be used to interrupt spells with some timing. Shaman casting Lightning Bolt at you? Shadowstep and deal some hurt from behind. Of course, we mustn't forget Cloak of Shadows, the Rogue's own version of Divine Shield. It removes harmful spell effects, including most forms of CC as well as magical snares.
As far as limiting the movement of one's opponent goes, how does keeping them in place sound? Before Warriors went around waving their Lolheralds and mace specs, Rogues were and are still the true masters of the dreaded stun lock. With their plethora of stuns -- from Cheap Shot to Kidney Shot to the Combat talent mace specialization -- Rogues can prevent opponents from moving. Heck, from doing anything at all! In between stuns, Rogues also have Gouge and Blind. The change to Blind making it a Physical effect rather than a Poison has made it even more formidable. Patch 2.3 also made it cheaper to cast... dirt cheap. Out of combat, Rogues annoyingly abuse Sap, stopping even mounted opponents in their tracks. If that doesn't work, Distract works very nicely in sending opponents back in your direction. More sinister Rogues (and there are plenty) sometimes even send enemies off cliffs in the Battlegrounds with a well-timed and well-placed Distract on mounted targets.
Of course, as masters of poisons, one Rogue staple is Crippling Poison, which slows opponents down to a glacial 70%. Even at a 30% chance to apply -- and Rogues have talents that improve upon that -- their blazing attack speed make application a pretty sure thing. (Thanks Ashwin and Sal!)
Finally, there's Deadly Throw, which cemented thrown weaponry in a Rogue's arsenal. A primarily PvP-only skill, Deadly Throw is excellent for finishing runners and has surprised more than one fleeing opponent who thought that Rogues were only good at close range. Although its primary benefit is the snare, Deadly Throw can deal a fair amount of hurt and with PvP gloves can also interrupt spellcasting. You can almost hear the words "FINISH HIM!"
With all the current uproar about Shamans, it probably doesn't help to state that Shamans count among the classes with limited mobility. Barring the speed-enhancing Ghost Wolf, which takes three seconds to cast -- down to one if you have the talent -- Shamans have no natural way to close or widen the distance between themselves and their enemies. Before you scream "Bam! Frost Shock!", keep in mind that Shamans have no means to remove snares, whether Physical or Magical in nature. What Shamans do have are some of the coolest (note how I didn't say best) snares in the game -- yes, Frost Shock, and Earthbind Totem. Frost Shock is great in that it deals damage as well as slows down opponents, and its slowing effect lasts longer than the spell's cooldown. This means that, in theory, a Shaman can keep his enemy slowed all the time. It's also an instant cast spell... and, you guessed it, instant cast is king.
Earthbind Totems can be improved with the second tier Elemental talent Earth's Grasp, which can be handy when slowing down hordes of adoring fans or angry mobs (more likely). On the downside, Earthbind Totems only have 5 health, making them extremely easy to eliminate unlike a Hunter's Frost Trap which sticks around even after the Hunter is dead. Neither Frost Shock and Earthbind Totem is spammable, the former with a 6 second cooldown and the latter with 15, so classes able to remove these slowing effects have a window within which to catch or flee from the Shaman. Shamans also notoriously lack any form of crowd control, making escape from movement-limiting opponents a tall order.
On a good note, Shamans have Purge, which is one of the best PvP spells in the game. Purge, used properly, can be key to limiting an opponent's movement by removing movement-protecting or -enhancing buffs such as Blessing of Freedom. Although nerfed somewhat in Patch 2.3 because it destroys itself after absorbing any spell, Grounding Totem works as a form of protection against magically cast snares and CC -- before they're cast, that is. It's not much, but it's what Shamans have got, and the best ones use it to full effect.
More than a few PvPers have had first hand experience with a Warlock's frustrating use of Fear. These diabolical demon-lovers have access to more fear effects, too, which allows them to set some distance between themselves and their opponents. The Affliction talent Curse of Exhaustion is a key PvP spell that is a Warlock's one of the few defenses against certain plate-wearing, Fear-immune characters. Although it takes up the slot of one Curse effect, for a class that has no real means of countering snares, it's often well worth the application.
Warlocks also have Death Coil, which is an instant cast horror effect that they can use in a pinch to escape from berserking opponents. Note that it is a horror effect -- a change implemented in Patch 2.1 -- and not a Fear effect, allowing it to work through Fear immunities. Of course, they also have Howl of Terror, which when specced-properly can also be cast instantly, and affect multiple opponents at the same time. Of course, as these types of spells go, opponent movement becomes erratic and fleeing enemies are usually driven far away from the Warlock. It's not so much control as chaos, but it's what Warlocks thrive on as they have many channeled spells that can benefit from enemies running around like headless chickens.
Destruction also gives access to stuns and disorienting effects, such as Pyroclasm. Unfortunately, Rain of Fire and Hellfire are both channeled, and Soulfire is a 6-second cast (4 seconds with the right talent) spell, so it's not as compelling a talent as it sounds like. On the other hand, there's Aftermath, which adds a chance to daze opponents to all Destruction spells, and the very-nearly instant cast 41-point talent Shadowfury, which stuns multiple opponents at once.
Of course, we mustn't forget the Warlocks' tools of malice and mayhem -- their pets. Two, in particular, offer a form of crowd control which can limit opponents movements long enough for the Warlock to position herself better for combat. The 41-point Demonology talent Felguard can charge with the Warrior-like Intercept, which is usable every 30 seconds. The Succubus uses less brutal methods to keep Warlock prey in place. Seduction is a staple spell that allows Warlocks to CC two enemies at once and, presumably, kill a third. Warlocks are just nasty that way.
Finally, we have the fearsome Warrior, quite possibly the most well-represented class in Arenas. Warriors have limited choices with regards to their own mobility, having no snare-removal, but have a plethora of abilities that can keep their victims in place. Warriors usually Charge into Battle, temporarily stunning their targets, followed by the ridiculously spammable Hamstring, a cheap (10 rage) strike that has no cooldown. Hamstring is also a Physical effect -- making it hard to remove -- elevating it as one of the best snares in the game.
When opponents do manage to get away, Warriors use Intercept, arguably their most important skill. Intercept ensures that opponents are always within reach of their massive swords or axes. Because of the stun component, Intercept is also one of the Warrior's ways to interrupt spellcasting. Although unlikely to be used in PvP because it requires a shield and the Warrior to be in Defensive Stance, Shield Bash is another way to interrupt spells. It is mentioned here because of its minor daze component in Rank 4.
Of course, what is a Warrior who doesn't shout? Warriors have one of the more interesting AoE fears in Intimidating Shout, which fears 5 nearby (10 yards) enemies while incapacitating the Warrior's target for 8 seconds. This is extremely usable as a means to control movement, even fleeing opponents as it roots the target in place instead of sending them scurrying away like madmen. Of course, any damage will break the effect, but if it's a 6k Execute, who cares?
Arms Fury (Thanks, Souvlaki and Heracles!) also has the talent Piercing Howl, which dazes all enemies within 10 yards of the Warrior for 6 seconds. Warriors may not have any anti-snare abilities, but enough abilities to keep enemies close. Furthermore, Warriors are also notoriously resilient against fear and/or incapacitate effects with Berserker Rage, Recklessness, and the Arms talent Death Wish. Rogues would be foolish to try and sap Warriors guarding flags in Arathi Basin, for example (it still happens quite a lot). The talent Second Wind also makes up for when the Warrior is stunned or rooted. It's not an anti-snare, but it helps ensure that the Warrior is ready for some payback when the effect breaks. EDIT: Reader Heracles mentions Conussion Blow, a 5-second stun 21-points deep into Protection. Thanks, Heracles!
Did I miss anything? I'm sure there are some abilities and clever usage of talents that I've missed out on. That said, even with movement control abilities -- or lack thereof -- all players can take advantage of items and consumables to help them in combat. Perhaps the first item I'd recommend any serious PvP player to get would be the Alliance or Horde PvP trinket. Homogenized to free the owner from all types of crowd control, snares, or root effects, these trinkets are the single most important PvP item that can be purchased with Honor. If you were to buy only one thing with Honor points, buy the trinket. It is currently the only effect in the game that can counter the ridiculously powerful Cyclone.
Potions are also an excellent resource to ensure unrestricted movement. Free Action Potions are a cheap, easy-to-make consumable that help prevent stuns and movement-impairing effects. Note that it's a preemptive potion, so it should be taken before engagement or in between control effects. Its older brother, the Living Action Potion, on the other hand, can be taken while stunned or slowed but are considerably more expensive to produce.
Enchanting also offers something that serious PvP players would be remiss not to apply. Enchant Boots - Surefooted is notable because it's the only Enchantment that requires Primal Nether. A PvP staple, Surefooted is a stacking resistance that works together with Enigmatic Skyfire Diamond. Both are also tailored for melee classes, as the Surefooted +hit bonus does not apply to spells and the aforementioned Meta Gem gives attack Critical Strike. On the other end of the spectrum, there is Boar's Speed and Cat's Swiftness, both considerably cheaper to obtain as neither require Nethers or Void Crystals. The former is good even for casters in PvP as it adds Stamina while the former is tailored for Rogues or Hunters. This enchantment does not stack with other speed-enhancements such as Meta Gems or talents, so the choice is between these boot enchants or any of the three Swift Skyfire Meta Gems. Many Meta Gems provide PvP benefits, particularly resistance to stuns, which help in maintaining free movement. Some old world items such as the quest reward Nifty Stopwatch or for mounted speed the sentimental Carrot-on-a-Stick help improve PvP on occasion.
Of course, Orcs have the passive 15% stun resistance in Hardiness, which is a boon in PvP. Conversely, Tauren can stun enemies with an AoE stomp, which is excellent for escaping or preventing escape. Undead have Will of the Forsaken, which breaks several forms of crowd control. Not to be outdone, Gnomes are natural Escape Artists who are able to free themselves from bonds every 1.75 minutes, another indispensable ability in PvP. Needless to say, movement is important in PvP. If you want to have fun while doing it, make sure you exhaust all avenues to ensure that you're free as a bird.
Zach Yonzon writes the weekly PvP column The Art of War(craft) between renovating their house and cleaning up after his fast-growing three month-old daughter, Zoe. He promises to get his column out on time next week... that should be Monday.


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25 YEARS OF CHAMPIONS TOUR IN NAPLES: Vicente Fernandez takes 2003 title
Editor's Note: This story appeared in the Feb. 17, 2003 edition of the Naples Daily News.
NAPLES -- Vicente Fernandez wasn't lonely on the top of the leaderboard on Sunday.
The 56-year-old Argentine was thinking of his ailing caddie as he made his way through the final round of the $1.6 million ACE Group Classic. At the end of the day, Fernandez also was carrying the winner's trophy and $240,000 first prize at The Club at TwinEagles.
Fernandez, who had three relatives and his coach die last year, won for the first time since 1999 on the Champions Tour and the fourth time overall. He beat out tour rookie Des Smyth and 2002 runner-up Tom Watson, who hasn't won professionally in 84 tries in Florida.
Fernandez punctuated the round by draining a 61-footer to end at 14-under-par 202 and win by three strokes. He hurled his visor in the air in celebration.
Brian Deasy, his caddie since 1997, has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for a tennis ball-sized tumor near his spine. Deasy left Fernandez a voicemail on Saturday night.
"He was inside me, in my thoughts," said Fernandez, who is nicknamed "Chino" after a sumo wrestler because he was almost 11 pounds when he was born.
"That just shows you that somebody upstairs always remembers when you behave properly."
"You don't like losing, but you don't mind losing to somebody like Chino," said Watson, who finished second for the third time in four years.
Club professional Jay Overton, a qualifier, bogeyed the last hole to tie for fourth with 1998 and 2001 champion Gil Morgan and Tom Purtzer.
Fernandez's mother, Catilina, 87, brother-in-law, aunt and longtime coach and best friend, Norberto Bartolome, all died last year. Catilina Fernandez died after a long illness, but Bartolome died on March 15, 2002, three months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
That and Deasy's illness contributed to his worst year on the tour, finishing out of the top 31 for the first time.
Sunday, he tried not to think about his relatives.
"That has been with me off the course," said Fernandez, who named his son Norberto after his coach. "I've tried very hard not to put them on the course during my play because I'm very emotional.
"Before I hit my last putt, I started thinking about them."
Jack Nicklaus, 63, completed his first full-field Champions Tour event since last April, shooting an even-par 72 for a 3-over total to tie for 58th. Nicklaus, who played in the Naples event for the first time, will play in this week's Verizon Classic in Tampa.
Sunday's gallery was 24,000, bringing the total to 89,400, more than 10,000 higher than a year ago. Contracts with title sponsor The ACE Group and TwinEagles run through 2004.
Winds were strong and gusty on Sunday, holding down the scores and turning it into more of a survival test for players instead of a birdie-fest.
The average score was 72.127 versus 71.538 on Saturday. The course also yielded only two eagles after 15 were made over the first two days.
Fernandez spaced out birdies on Nos. 6, 10, 17 and 18, and didn't make a bogey for the final 53 holes of the 54-hole tournament. His birdie on No. 6 gave him the lead and he extended it two shots with a three-footer on No. 10.
Fernandez did not miss a green in the final round and hit 44 of 54 in the tournament.
"It was one of the best rounds I've played under these circumstances from tee to green in these weather conditions," he said.
Fernandez has been working with his late coach's son, Mariano Bartolome, who is at the Jim McLean Golf School at Doral Resort & Spa in Miami. Freddy Nachman, a friend of Fernandez and the late Bartolome, has been working with Fernandez in Argentina.
"So many things went through my mind on the 18th hole," Bartolome said. "I was trying to keep it away from the mind, but they were good things, even though it was sad."
Besides his personal losses, Fernandez also had to deal with the loss of money due to a depressed economic times in his homeland, where he still lives.
The Argentine peso has continued to devalue.
"It's more difficult than everybody thinks," said Fernandez, who estimated that half of Argentina's 36 million people are living in poverty.
"We couldn't get our money from the bank (last year). We were only allowed $600 per month. Now it's a little more than that. It's getting a little better."
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Cottage features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
The property
A delightful, detached, stone-built cottage with views over the village to open countryside, on the edge of the pretty village of Eglingham. Tastefully renovated to a very high standard, providing cosy and comfortable accommodation throughout, it boasts a spacious kitchen/diner with AGA, lovely open fire, stripped pine floors and bedrooms tucked under the eaves. The garden surrounds the house, planted with a variety of blooms, butterfly bushes, sunflowers and apple trees, and is a haven for both children and adults. There are numerous bridleways and footpaths radiating from the village, whilst within easy reach are Alnwick Castle and gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne and the spectacular Heritage Coast being a must! A superb retreat at any time of the year.
Two eaves bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x family with king-size double & child's single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC. Spacious fitted kitchen with AGA & dining area. Utility room/cloakroom. Sitting room with open fire in traditional fireplace.
LPG central heating fired by AGA in the kitchen with open fire in sitting room. Electric hob, AGA, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, video, DVD, radio/CD/iPod dock. Fuel, power & starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Private garden to rear with furniture & BBQ, mature terraced garden to front with views over village & countryside. Village tennis court close to cottage (free, no need to book). Off road parking for two cars. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Mobile reception in the village is poor with the exception of O2.
About the location
Alnwick 7 miles.
The pretty village of Eglingham sits on a country road between Alnwick and Chillingham, and with its stone houses, lovely gardens, stream and wooded areas, it makes a lovely spot to visit. There is a fine Victorian church in the village, a large pub and also a good restaurant. The surroundings are ideal for those wishing to get away from it all – you may see the heron grace the Eglingham burn, or just relax and take in the views and incredibly wide skies of the area. Within easy reach are the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands, the castles at Dunstanburgh, Warkworth, Chillingham and of course Alnwick, with its spectacular Garden next door.


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COLUMBIA- The S.C. House panel charged with overseeing ethics violations in the state Legislature was never the appropriate body to investigate allegations against House Speaker Bobby Harrell, according to the watchdog group that is pursuing a complaint against the Charleston Republican.
Ashley Landess, president of the watchdog group South Carolina Policy Council, told reporters at a news conference Wednesday that accusations against Harrell - including that he used campaign funds for personal use and illegally directed political action committee dollars - rise to the level of criminal public corruption, not civil infractions generally investigated by the House Ethics Committee.
Her comments come on the heels of a Post and Courier story Wednesday that said Harrell's lawyers plan to argue next week that Attorney General Alan Wilson and a state grand jury do not have legal jurisdiction over the ethics-related complaint. That jurisdiction, said Gedney Howe, one of Harrell's attorneys, belongs to the House Ethics Committee.
Wilson referred the matter to a state grand jury earlier this year. No charges have been filed.
Landess and John Crangle, director of Common Cause South Carolina who has also been involved in the complaint against Harrell, say that the allegations would not get a fair hearing in front of an ethics committee made up of lawmakers who are afraid of the powerful House speaker.
Crangle said that fear is evident in that both Democrats and Republicans have said little to nothing about the accusations against Harrell.
"I've never seen politicians so scared in my life," Crangle said.
Landess had a meeting with House Ethics Committee chairman Rep. Kenny Bingham, R-Cayce, last year before she sent the complaint to the attorney general. She said he told her that the ethics committee was not the right place for her complaint and that it should be sent to Wilson.
She said Bingham "had concerns" about the complaint being filed with the ethics committee. In an interview Wednesday, Bingham said that because Landess raised allegations of public corruption and criminality, her complaint would best be handled by the attorney general.
"We're a civil body," Bingham said. "What she was alleging are elements of public corruption and criminal behavior. We're not a police department."
Bingham said that if a complaint had been filed, his committee is equipped to handle it fairly by hiring outside investigators.
Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, D-Charleston, a member of the ethics committee, said that the committee would do its job fairly. "We have responsibilities to each other, to the body as a whole and to the people of South Carolina, and we understand that," he said.
Howe, Harrell's attorney, said that court precedent shows that a complaint must first be filed with the House Ethics Committee. If wrongdoing is suspected, the committee can refer the matter to law enforcement. No complaint was ever formally filed.
Harrell declined to comment. He said in an interview last month that the accusations against him are without merit and politically motivated.
"My family has endured a totally unfair attack on our reputation," Harrell said, "and we're fighting back as hard as we can to prove our attackers wrong."
Some of the allegations against Harrell stem from a 2012 Post and Courier story that detailed trips the speaker took on his private plane to and from Columbia and other places. Harrell, who was elected to the House in 1992, has repaid himself nearly a quarter-million dollars for travel expenses over the past four years, the newspaper found. On his campaign finance reports, the Charleston Republican provided few descriptions of where he went or the reasons for the trips.
In addition to attending campaign events and fundraisers for other House members, Harrell said in a statement at the time that he uses the funds for travel related to his legislative duties, which is allowed under state law.
"While South Carolina is known for having a rough and tough political history, I never thought I'd be attacked for saving taxpayers money by using campaign funds instead of state funds to pay for official Legislative expenses," Harrell said in the statement.
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Updated: 11/23/2012 10:18 PM KSTP.com By: Mark Saxenmeyer
Retailers started Black Friday earlier than ever this year, in part, because of concerns cautious consumers won't spend as freely this holiday season. A poor showing on Black Friday could stall the momentum of the economy overall, but locally at least, early revenue projections look promising.
The retail sector accounts for about 70 percent of the economy, and about 40 percent of most retailers' annual revenue comes during the holiday shopping season.
Retail analysts and economists alike say consumers are still struggling with employment concerns, wage and salary cuts, and underwater mortgages. yet despite all that they're still shopping.
According to Dr. Lorman Lundsten, a marketing and business professor at the University of St. Thomas, "A surprising number of people said that they were going to increase their spending." He's talking about the school's annual holiday spending survey, which predicted the average Twin Cities household would spend $773 dollars on holiday gifts this year, a 10 percent increase from last year.
Past, present or future economic woes don't seem to be worrying folks. "They're essentially used to the current level of pain that's out there and they've decided to proceed with their lives," Lundsten said.
On a national scale, the National Retail Federation estimates overall sales in November and December will rise 4.1 percent this year, to more than $586 billion dollars. That's below last year's 5.6 percent growth, but growth nonetheless.
Mall of America is always a good indicator. Last year, the mall set a record on Black Friday with 217,000 people coming through its doors. Dan Jasper, a Mall of America vice president, said, "We actually think that we'll increase by somewhere between eight and 10 percent today, so that's a pretty hefty increase. And we believe that sales will follow along as well."
But what about the fiscal cliff, looming tax increases, and the fear of unemployment?
"I think some of those big macro economic things that we worry about," Jasper said, "I'm not certain that the general public does. I just think they see their family unit and go 'you know what, we're going to have a good holiday season'."
Mall of America expects a four to five percent increase in total sales for 2012, taking them well over $1 billion dollars.
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Recipe for Mediterranean beef brisket (pressure cooker, slow cooker or stovetop)
When I was a little girl, I witnessed a pressure cooker explosion in my grandmother's kitchen. I can't remember exactly what it was that ended up on her ceiling, but the impression that experience left on me remains, to this day, one of my kitchen nightmares. In a million years, I never expected to be in close promixity to a pressure cooker again, yet thanks to my friend Kalyn, I not only own an electric pressure cooker, but I'm kind of falling in love with it. The first time I pulled the machine out of the box, I made a batch of black beans, without presoaking, in less than an hour. They were perfect, and my kitchen did not blow up. As I learn more about this machine and how to make it work for me, I'm trying a few more recipes. Some have worked, and some have not, but one I really love (and made several times to get the timing right) is this beef brisket with Provencal-style seasoning. Cook it fast, in the pressure cooker, or cook it slow. Like all brisket, it's better on the second day. Now, tell me: do you use a pressure cooker?
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Moshi introduces VersaKeyboard case for iPad Air
Moshi's taken the wraps off a new keyboard case designed to work with the iPad Air at CES this week. The VersaKeyboard case costs $100 and is available now.
The VersaKeyboard is an evolution of Moshi's VersaCover design, an "origami inspired"-style folio case for the iPad Air. The cover folds in three different ways to provide different heights and portrait or landscape orientations. The cover supports wake and sleep functionality on the iPad.
A detachable Bluetooth keyboard is included, and it fits into a slot on the polycarbonate shell so you won't forget it. They keyboard uses scissor key switches - the same kind of technology you'll find inside a MacBook Pro keyboard, for example. Moshi estimates the battery to last about 130 hours between charges.
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Google Earth mapping service draws complaint from Seoul
International Herald Tribune - Sept. 1, 2005
South Korea will raise its concerns with the U.S. government about a service offered by Google, the Internet company, that displays satellite photos of sites across the globe, the president's office said on Wednesday. (read full article)
Many more articles about this here.
How satellites can save--or ruin--your life
C|Net Security - September 1, 2005 1:30 PM PDT
The growing use of satellite technology among the masses, as evidenced by the mainstream popularity of Google maps, continues to raise concerns about privacy and security. At the same time, however, the technology is proving valuable in some unintended ways, such as fighting fires, reading ancient scripts, protecting domestic-violence victims and, most recently, aiding recovery from Hurricane Katrina. (read full article)
Google Maps Mash-Ups All The Rage On The World Wide Web
NY1 - Technology - August 29th, 2005
From finding the cheapest gas, to finding a new job near your home, to locating convicted sex offenders in your neighborhood, there's a relatively new tool that's popping up on more and more websites. It's called a Google Maps Mash-Up, which is a Google map mashed-up or mixed in with whatever a website's developer chooses to mix in. (read full article)
Other Recent Stories:
Reuters (Aug.26/05) - PluggedIn: "Mashups" find potholes and sex offenders (I provided a quote for this article)
Washington Post (Aug.28/05) - Make Google Maps Work for You (Google Maps Mania mentioned)


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Category Archives: Carolina Bed and Breakfast
An Innkeeper's Marathon: Halfway
August 2, 2015
I'm almost halfway through the training for my marathon! I've settled into a routine and this week I started running distances further than I have ever run before. I have to admit I was nervous when I set out on … Continue reading
Making a Junction Burger at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast: Beef, Fried Green Tomatoes and Pulled Pork
July 27, 2015
Can you remember when your love affair began with your favorite restaurant? I can. It was our half-day off from our Asheville Bed and Breakfast and James and I had been to an afternoon movie. We were talking about where … Continue reading
How to Grow Pumpkins in Asheville, NC (or not)
July 12, 2015
We didn't actually set out to grow pumpkins at our Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, NC. It pretty much came about by accident. Whether or not we will succeed is yet to be seen. How did it happen? When we … Continue reading
Sunrise above Asheville: An Innkeeper's Marathon
June 27, 2015
Training Week two This week had the first of the longer runs in the training cycle: nine miles on Saturday. It also coincided with the onset of some seriously hot summer weather. Running between the hours of 9:30-3:30 (my windows … Continue reading
Summertime Food: Grilled Oysters and Watermelon Cupcakes!
June 21, 2015
Have you ever noticed how there are some things people eat all year round and there are others which seem to remain more true to the season? So true to the Summer season I am happy to share with you … Continue reading
The Chicago Marathon 2015 and an Asheville Innkeeper (Me!)
June 15, 2015
That's right. This Asheville Innkeeper is training to run in the 2015 Chicago Marathon! How did this come about? Last year James and I ran in the Asheville Half Marathon. Running is not James' thing but I loved the … Continue reading
Our Food Philosophy at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
June 7, 2015
I know what you are thinking. "Food Philosophy? She's been living in Asheville too long!" But there is a reason for this. Recently James and I have working on an update of the website for the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. … Continue reading
An Asheville Wedding
May 20, 2015
Weddings are always beautiful and occasions for joy so it is particularly wonderful for us when a couple chooses to have their Asheville wedding at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. James grumbles about it's being a lot of extra work … Continue reading
A Girl, A Rock and Asheville
May 7, 2015
Our daughter, Emily, is graduating today from the University Of Illinois Nursing School and receiving her Masters Degree as a Nurse Practitioner. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Davidson College in North Carolina, Emily moved to Chicago where … Continue reading
Why Dining Out is So Much Fun in Asheville!
May 3, 2015
I know you've all heard it 100 times: Asheville is a foodie city. But there are foodie cities and there are foodie cities and in Asheville the food is not only good but it so much fun to dine out … Continue reading
Addison Farms Vineyard: Asheville is not JUST About Beer!
April 23, 2015
It's a sign that winter is truly over when James and I get in the car and head out of Asheville on an excursion into the countryside. As we turned off Patton Avenue onto Old Leicester Highway I thought that … Continue reading
We're Cooking with Cheese! (and Caramel!)
April 12, 2015
Did I mention that we are celebrating North Carolina Cheese this month at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast? Well, we are, and I have been using cheese from the members of the WNC Cheese Trail to in my recipes. This … Continue reading
The Innkeeper Abroad: Mexico City
April 6, 2015
This year James took me to Mexico City for my birthday! Hard to believe but in 27 years of living and traveling overseas I had never been to Mexico so I was excited to go. It was a short trip, … Continue reading
Celebrating Cheese in Asheville!
April 1, 2015
April 2015 is Western North Carolina Cheese Month for the inns of Asheville. The Carolina Bed & Breakfast, along with the other inns of the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association, has partnered with the members of the WNC Cheese Trail … Continue reading
Creators of our Asheville Bed & Breakfast
March 20, 2015
The other day, James came home and told me he had been to the second oldest shop in Asheville. The Saniway Vacuum Cleaning Company is 54 years old. (The only shop that's older is Tops for Shoes). This got me … Continue reading
A Day in the Life of an Innkeeper (by Special Request)
March 13, 2015
I recently asked our fans on Facebook what they would like to hear about on my blog and was told that they wanted to know what my/our usual day is like as innkeepers at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast. At … Continue reading
Why is Asheville On So Many Lists?
March 6, 2015
Sometimes it seems like if there is a list about anything Asheville is on it. In the second half of 2014 alone, Asheville was listed as one of the Best Beer Cities, Coziest Cities, Coolest Cities, Best Places to Go, … Continue reading
Apple Crumble with Vanilla-Bourbon Caramel: A Winter Treat
February 27, 2015
Three of my favorite things are snow in Asheville, apples, and caramel. A snowfall of any significant amount only happens once or twice a year here so at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast we still thrill to its occurrence. As … Continue reading
So it's Winter. Doesn't Stop Asheville!
February 20, 2015
It's cold outside (as if you didn't know that). But the cold doesn't stop Asheville! Here's a quick round -up of some of the things we have seen and done from our base at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in … Continue reading
Why Stay at a Bed & Breakfast? 7 Very Good reasons!
February 15, 2015
Let's face it, there are a lot of options when it comes to accommodations these days: hotels, motels, inns, cabins, RV's, short-term rentals and even a friend's couch. So why stay at a Bed & Breakfast? And, more specifically, why … Continue reading
Blind Pig Supper Club Hush Hush Vegetables Dinner: Epic Fail
February 6, 2015
I hate doing this. I would much rather be writing about what a wonderful dinner this was and how the Blind Pig Supper Club and guest chef Justin Burdett raised the bar at the Hush Hush Vegetables Dinner. But I … Continue reading
Food Photography at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
January 30, 2015
"What's that mess?" I can hear you saying. That mess is what happens when you have a food photographer in your kitchen! We are updating our website at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast and we want pictures which better reflect … Continue reading
A Real Life American Downton Abbey: The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
January 19, 2015
One day in the late 1890′s a young girl presented herself at the backdoor of George and Edith Vanderbilt's spectacular mountain estate, The Biltmore. Anna Matilda Scarborough had been living with her father, brother and stepmother in the tents of … Continue reading
New Year's Resolutions: Looking Forward to 2015 in Asheville
December 29, 2014
As Innkeepers we often get so caught up in the business of hosting our guests at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast that needed jobs and tasks get shoved aside. So every year, when the holidays finish and the winter slow … Continue reading
The Best Christmas Cookies
December 21, 2014
I love Christmas baking. There is something about a steady stream of cookie trays going in and out of the oven that means the holidays, good friends and family, and delicious once-a-year treats. In addition, it means I can indulge … Continue reading
Eggnog Mini Cupcakes and the Real Thing!
December 13, 2014
Recipes for Eggnog flavored mini cupcakes have been all over the internet the past week or so and, since "cocktail cupcakes" are a favorite at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, I decided to try my hand at creating my own … Continue reading
The Next Food Network Star Comes from Asheville?
December 8, 2014
This past week I was honored to act as spokesperson for the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association promoting our Holiday Shopping Package on both the local Asheville ABC affiliate and Fox Carolina Morning in Charlotte. The hook was that I … Continue reading
Holiday Home Decorations in Asheville
November 30, 2014
Christmas starts in Asheville the weekend before Thanksgiving when the Biltmore's Santa beats Macy's to the punch and closes the Annual Asheville Holiday Parade. Asheville is known for a lot of things, an early and beautiful spring, wonderful outdoor activities … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes from Our Bed & Breakfast
November 23, 2014
You have a house full of people for the holidays and, while you know for sure what you are making for Thanksgiving Dinner, what are you going to give them for breakfast? It needs to be easy, it needs to … Continue reading
Still More Holiday Shopping in Asheville: The "Inn-Sider's" Shopping Pass, Part 3
November 16, 2014
This is the final of a three part series about the wonderful holiday shopping opportunity available to guests at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast. Only true "Inn-Sider's" can take advantage of this exclusive shopping opportunity with discounts and gifts from … Continue reading
More Holiday Shopping in Asheville: The "Inn-Sider's" Shopping Pass Part 2
November 9, 2014
This is the second of a three part series on the wonderful holiday shopping opportunities available to our guests with the "Inn-Sider's" Shopping Pass. Our friends in the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association have joined together with the Carolina Bed … Continue reading
Holiday Shopping in Asheville: The "Inn-Sider's" Shopping Pass
November 2, 2014
One of the things James and I love the most about Asheville is the wide variety of independent shops, bookstores and art galleries which make up most of our downtown areas. This holiday season the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, along … Continue reading
Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Bryson City, NC
October 14, 2014
One summer, when I was seven years old, my parents packed up our Ford Station Wagon and drove from Connecticut to Montana, and back, with me and my siblings in the rear seats. It was a fabulous trip. Along the … Continue reading
Have a Ghoulish Halloween Breakfast!
October 3, 2014
It's getting close to Halloween, one of our favorite holidays here at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. It brings out the child in us: we love carving pumpkins and the evening parade of costumed children (and their parents) is a … Continue reading
Blind Pig Supper Club Dinner in Asheville, NC
September 29, 2014
Guerrilla Cuisine Underground Chef Collaborative: Menu Undisclosed Location Undisclosed 4 Chefs, 6 Courses September 28, 2014 This was all the information there was when the invitation to buy tickets to the September Blind Pig Supper Club Dinner appeared in my … Continue reading
A Holiday Special at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast
September 21, 2014
I know this topic is somewhat out of line with my usual content. As a rule, I don't like to use this blog to promote the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. I think our website does a pretty good job of … Continue reading
10 Great Ways to Enjoy the Fall in Asheville, NC
September 8, 2014
The Carolina Bed & Breakfast is our Asheville home in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our guests love to visit the North Carolina Mountains in the Autumn where they can enjoy our spectacular weather and enjoy the wonderful show nature puts … Continue reading
Quirky Asheville and the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
September 3, 2014
It is not at all unusual for guests at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast to stay with us while considering a move to Western North Carolina. It's no surprise really as our quirky little city consistently makes the cut in … Continue reading
Sweet Potato is the Secret Ingredient at the Asheville Chef's Challenge!
August 13, 2014
In the five years that we have owned the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, our Asheville North Carolina Inn, the Asheville Food & Wine Chef's Challenge Dinners have been a one of our favorite events to attend. Last night was the … Continue reading
Try a Cooking Class in Asheville!
August 10, 2014
If you've ever stayed at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, our Asheville, North Carolina inn, then you probably know James loves pizza. As a transplanted New Yorker this might be the one thing he really misses from the Big Apple. … Continue reading
Your Wedding in Asheville North Carolina
August 3, 2014
If you want to go to a great party, go to a party thrown for themselves by people whose job it is to create events. You will see firsthand exactly what they can do. And, having just been to the … Continue reading
A Morning Run Through Asheville
July 27, 2014
This morning, right after cooking and serving breakfast, I put on my running clothes and went for a run through Asheville. I left the Carolina Bed & Breakfast with no idea at all what I would write about for my … Continue reading
Segway in Asheville!
July 13, 2014
Pretty much every day, three times a day, a group of people pass by the Carolina Bed & Breakfast riding on Segways. We wave at Wes, the tour operator, and say to each other that someday we will have … Continue reading
What's New Asheville? (Part II)
July 6, 2014
I did say I would return another day to finish telling you about our day of serendipity in Asheville, didn't I? The next part of our evening discovering what's new in Asheville actually had been planned although it did come … Continue reading
What's New Asheville?
July 3, 2014
Serendipity is one of my favorite words. Not only is it fun to say, I also love what it means: "A fortunate happenstance or pleasant surprise". It's what you get when you turn down the wrong road and find a … Continue reading
Cooking with Herbs at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
June 29, 2014
Most mornings in the summer you will find me in our garden, scissors in one hand and basket in the other, selecting fresh dew-touched herbs to add to the dishes created in the kitchen at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. … Continue reading
Creating Hors D'oeurves at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast: #fridaynightbites
June 9, 2014
If you follow our Asheville Bed & Breakfast on Facebook or Twitter you may have noticed something new over the past few months. Every Friday we try out an new canape or hors d'oeuvre for our evening reception and … Continue reading
June at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast: Feasting in the Fields
June 1, 2014
June is just around the corner and that means we move outside to enjoy the feast of fresh produce from nearby fields. And sometimes we drive out from Asheville and the Carolina Bed & Breakfast to enjoy a special … Continue reading
9 Things You May Not Know About Our Asheville Bed and Breakfast
May 25, 2014
Today we are going to play "Huffington Post" and give you a list of 9 things you may not know about the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville. 1) We always leave a little note with our evening treat when … Continue reading
The Carolina Bed & Breakfast Celebrates Asheville Beer Week
May 18, 2014
May 23 marks the beginning of the 3rd Annual Asheville Beer Week and this year the Carolina Bed & Breakfast has partnered with Hi-Wire Brewing to help our guests to celebrate all things beer in Asheville. This is kind of … Continue reading
Spring Beer Dinner at the Junction in Asheville, North Carolina
April 25, 2014
Last night James and I took a break from the Carolina Bed & Breakfast and joined two other couples for a Spring Beer dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Asheville: The Junction. It was an unexpected meal, and … Continue reading
Brussels Sprouts All Over Asheville
April 17, 2014
Lately I have been exploring Brussels sprouts at restaurants around Asheville and in the kitchen of the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. Like sweet potatoes two years ago, Brussels sprouts have exploded as the "it" ingredient, prepared and served in countless … Continue reading
March Madness 2014: Asheville Style
April 6, 2014
This post is not about basketball. It's about chefs, and competitions and secret ingredients, about people and fun and getting through the last month of winter. You guessed it: it's about the final of the Asheville Competition Dining Series: Fire … Continue reading
Hiker's Package for Western North Carolina
March 30, 2014
Recently the Asheville Visitor's Center put out a call for packages highlighting outdoor activities off the Blue Ridge Parkway (and by extension Western North Carolina). Here at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast that pushed all our buttons as James and … Continue reading
Fire On the Rock: The Inside Story
March 20, 2014
If you follow the Carolina Bed & Breakfast on any of our social media then you have been hearing a lot about the Competition Dining Series "Fire On the Rock" lately. Along with the other 16 Inns of the Asheville … Continue reading
Bourbon From Farmer to Chef!
March 13, 2014
My Daddy was from the South and I grew up fishing maraschino cherries out of his evening bourbon with my fingers for a treat as child. No doubt this has contributed to my love of its smoky-sweet flavor. So when … Continue reading
Going Viral
March 4, 2014
Meet Chris. Chris just made his video go viral. Chris has been a friend of the family since our daughters brought him home to meet us when they were in high school. As a matter of fact, he is … Continue reading
Exercise in Asheville
February 24, 2014
Guests come to our Asheville Bed and Breakfast for many reasons: to hike and drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains, to visit the spectacular Biltmore Estate, and to enjoy the vibrant city that is Asheville with its many independent shops, … Continue reading
Be a "Top Chef" Style Judge in Asheville This March!
February 17, 2014
If you follow our blog then you know James and I enjoy going to Chef's Challenge dinners and being a "Top Chef" style judge during the slower winter months at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. This winter the dinners will … Continue reading
Best Restaurants in Asheville, 2014
February 9, 2014
One of the enviable facets of an innkeeper's job is the need to visit and revisit restaurants in town so that we can give visitors to our Asheville Bed and Breakfast, the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, up-to-date information. In a … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Tapas Bars
February 2, 2014
This week was tapas week for James and me. It wasn't intentional, it just turned out that way. There has been a lot of buzz around Asheville's newest tapas bar, King James Public House, which just opened on Charlotte Street. Peter … Continue reading
Fine Craftsmen in Asheville, NC
January 26, 2014
There is a stereotype of the North Carolina Mountain man as being rough, uneducated and uncultured but like any stereotype its truth is far from all-encompassing. For me, an unexpected and greatly appreciated aspect to life in Asheville is … Continue reading
Ten Great Ideas for Valentine's Day
January 19, 2014
Valentine's Day: hearts and flowers and chocolate and champagne, saying "I love you" and "Will you?" and "Yes". It's always new but sometimes it's a little meh with the same box of chocolates and the same dozen red roses. So … Continue reading
Winter Reading List: Great Books about Asheville
January 13, 2014
The polar vortex may have moved on but there is a lot of winter left to come and it is a great time to get reading. During these slow months at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast sitting by the fire … Continue reading
2013: The Year in Review at an Asheville Bed & Breakfast
December 31, 2013
It's hard to believe that James and I are into our fifth year of ownership at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. It seems at this time of year that everyone and everything is given a "year in review" so it … Continue reading
Christmas Cookies: Love in a Basket
December 14, 2013
I recently read an article in our local paper, the Citizen-Times, about an Asheville blogger. Ashley English writes the blog "Small Measure" and is also the author of the "Homemade Living" series of books. She was asked why people should … Continue reading
Ten Unique and Unusual Gifts for Lovers of Asheville!
December 8, 2013
It's been a while since I posted anything and I apologize for that. Between Birthdays, Thanksgiving and decorating for Christmas time kind of got away from me but I am finished playing catch-up (or will have once I post this … Continue reading
Carolina Bed & Breakfast Mince Pies on Asheville Holiday Pinterest Board
November 18, 2013
I just learned from the Asheville Chamber of Commerce that my recipe for Holiday Mince Pies is going to be featured on their Holiday Pinterest Board. And this morning there was a professional food photographer in my kitchen at the … Continue reading
A Biltmore Christmas Package
November 4, 2013
I've been toying with the idea of putting together a package based on the ties between the Biltmore Estate and our historic house and neighbourhood for a while now and finally decided to do a small version this Christmas. I … Continue reading
Asheville's Hidden Treasure: The North Carolina Arboretum
October 28, 2013
There is so much going on in Asheville that sometimes things get lost and it takes a special event to make us see the hidden treasures right under our noses. The North Carolina Arboretum is one such treasure. With its … Continue reading
About Art at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
October 17, 2013
Last night James and I were watching Sunday Morning (we tape it) in our owner's quarters at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville. They ran a story about the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market in which they showed … Continue reading
Autumn Market Feast in a Field in Asheville!
October 11, 2013
We were late leaving the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC and it was already dark as we pulled into the parking lot of All Soul's Pizza. Our destination was the field next door which had been set with … Continue reading
Asheville Brewery Tours
October 6, 2013
Recently my daughter Abby and her boyfriend were at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast and took advantage of one of the tours available to the some of the many microbreweries here in Asheville. I asked her to write a … Continue reading
New Artwork at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville
September 30, 2013
This blog post is about a new piece of art at our Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, I promise! But in order to do that I need to start with a little digression. James and I have three wonderful daughters … Continue reading
Pumpkin Pudding with Sage: Autumn flavors for Breakfast
September 22, 2013
January 1st may be the start of the new calendar year but for so long my life has revolved around schools that in my mind the year starts in September! In the life of a Bed & Breakfast owner in … Continue reading
The B&B for Vets Program at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
September 12, 2013
On of our favorite days at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville is Veteran's Day. That's the day that we give back to our country and our American Military, though joining in the B&B for Vet's Program and giving … Continue reading
Shopping for our Asheville Bed and Breakfast
August 27, 2013
When it comes to shopping for the Carolina Bed & Breakfast it's generally a division of labor. I plan the menu about one week out, taking into account the dietary restrictions of the guests at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast, … Continue reading
Oh My CSA Contest Winner: Summer Shrimp Soup
August 18, 2013
When I started this contest, I thought it would be fun to see what people came up with given the contents of a CSA box –sort of a locavore's "Chopped". A cool and wet summer has messed with my hopes of … Continue reading
There's More in Asheville than the Biltmore and Mountains!
August 9, 2013
In spite of appearances there is more to being an innkeeper than cooking, cleaning, greeting guests, going out to dinner, hiking, theater, concerts and other events as well as exploring historic sites in the region near our Asheville … Continue reading
Asheville Round Up
July 29, 2013
If you didn't already know it, I broke my ankle July 1. While it feels a lot better, I am still wearing a big, bulky boot and using crutches to get around. Needless to say this has curbed my ability … Continue reading
Asheville Restaurants: Off the Beaten Track
July 19, 2013
Our town has restaurants. Lots and lots of restaurants and many of them are very good. So when we are giving suggestions to guests at our Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, we generally send them downtown where they can make … Continue reading
The Ups and Downs of Innkeeping
July 5, 2013
It's been almost four years since James and I bought our Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, NC. It's been a steady learning curve for both us. In the early days we did everything: cleaned the rooms, shopped, cooked, manned the … Continue reading
The WNC Cheese Trail
June 30, 2013
A little known fact: before James and I decided to become innkeepers we looked into producing and selling goat cheese as a business. So when a little more than a year ago a number of small local dairy farmers and … Continue reading
Oh My CSA! Win a Stay at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast!
June 16, 2013
Summer is here and with it lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. One way to take advantage of all that is out there and try some new foods is to purchase a CSA share. (CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. … Continue reading
Oh CSA! What to do with your box (Recipes included!)
June 9, 2013
I think I may have mentioned that we have a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share at local farm. Once a week we go to the Montford Farmers Market behind the Asheville Visitor's Center and pick up a box of fresh … Continue reading
The Carolina Bed & Breakfast Joins the Montford Neighbothood Association
May 24, 2013
The Carolina Bed & Breakfast is located on a quiet, residential street in the historic Montford District of Asheville, North Carolina, which is why I recently found myself seated on a hard plastic chair with a small group of people … Continue reading
The Ten Best Restaurants in Asheville, NC (Dinner)
May 7, 2013
As always this post comes with a disclaimer: this list of the ten best restaurants in Asheville, NC is our opinion only and will probably change as new restaurants open in town and chefs move from kitchen to kitchen. (Asheville … Continue reading
Celebrate your Wedding at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
April 14, 2013
I have a confession to make: I am one of those sappy people who love weddings. The fuss and mess which bothers so many other people seems to me to be a pretty small price to pay for such a … Continue reading
Seven Sows, Wow! Asheville's Newest Restaurant
March 25, 2013
This past weekend we celebrated a friend's birthday at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast and the opening of a new restaurant downtown: Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder. Here at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast we are very excited about Asheville's … Continue reading
Backstage at the Chef's Challenge in Asheville, NC
March 19, 2013
I had pretty much decided that I wasn't going to write any more posts about the WNC Magazine Chef's Challenge for my Carolina Bed & Breakfast blog in Asheville. Not that they aren't great, because they are, but because there … Continue reading
Repairing Antique Clocks from the Carolina Bed and Breakfast
March 10, 2013
I'm pretty sure I've said this before but one of the great pleasures of being an innkeeper at our Bed and Breakfast in Asheville North Carolina comes from our encounters with some of the truly interesting and unique craftsmen and … Continue reading
Coming Soon to our Asheville NC Bed and Breakfast Neighborhood!
March 2, 2013
It was cold out today and tiny little snowflakes flurried around as I sat next to the fire and thought about Spring in Asheville NC. So it was fun to read in our local newsletter about some of the changes … Continue reading
Savory Bread Pudding: Brie, Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes
February 6, 2013
(This post was written before we left for our trip. Chris Sparking and Jaime King will be guest authoring the next two posts until we get back.) Meanwhile, between hikes that is, James and I use the slow period here … Continue reading
Shining Rock Wilderness: The Scariest Hike Ever!
January 31, 2013
James and I went for our final practice hike this week before leaving for Patagonia on Sunday. We thought we would pick something challenging but not too long so we decided to climb up to Shining Rock at 6,040ft. The … Continue reading
From Asheville to Chile: Hiking around the World
January 12, 2013
If you are a follower of our blog then you will know that January and February are slow months at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast. While there continues to be plenty to do in town and in the surrounding countryside, … Continue reading
The Christmas Tree at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
December 4, 2012
When James and I first moved to Hong Kong in 1985, Christmas trees were pretty much of a rarity in Asia. At that time, the American Women's Association used to take orders for trees in August and have them shipped … Continue reading
Tailgating Party and Carolina Pulled Pork
November 14, 2012
This is a little bit off topic for the blog of a Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC but the experience was wonderful and the recipe too good not to share with you. And even though we probably won't serve … Continue reading
October in Asheville: A Grab Bag of Activities
October 22, 2012
October is high season here at our bed and breakfast in Asheville, so James and I have to grab free time when we get it. Long hikes and days off are out of the question but we did manage to … Continue reading
Picnic at Max Patch
October 7, 2012
As I write this my computer monitor is framed by a dreary, cold, rainy view out the window behind it in our office at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, our Asheville, NC Bed & Breakfast. So it is a pleasant … Continue reading
Tami Noyes, Vegan Cookbook Author, comes to the Carolina Bed & Breakfast, and a recipe for Apple Dumplings!
October 1, 2012
I still remember the first Bed & Breakfast I ever stayed in. James and I had just arrived in London on a post-university backpacking trip around Europe. Hoarding money was essential as we could only stay until our funds ran … Continue reading
Test Kitchen at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast
August 29, 2012
While the season in Asheville NC runs pretty much straight through from March until just after the New Year's Holiday, there is usually a brief lull at the end of August and the beginning of September. It gives us a … Continue reading
Summertime in Asheville, North Carolina
June 24, 2012
It's summer here in Asheville. The sun rises at five and the birds start our day early. The cool of the morning soon gives way to noonday heat and through the open window I can hear the hum of a … Continue reading
Designing the Staircase for our Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina
June 17, 2012
The addition is finally finished here at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast and the last thing to be completed is actually one of the first things we started working on: the staircase. After exploring every avenue in creating a private … Continue reading
The Return of the Kitchen Garden!
May 25, 2012
One of the first things James and I did after we bought the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, was to plant a kitchen garden. I believe that one of the greatest pleasures in life is the smell … Continue reading
Birdwatching at Our Asheville Bed and Breakfast
May 25, 2012
Never in a million years would I have thought I would write a blog about bird watching at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast. But, like the garden centers in England which I was surprised to find myself happily visiting, sometimes … Continue reading
Pebble Dash at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
March 24, 2012
Arriving at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast, guests often ask us about the stucco finish of our bed and breakfast. The more commonly seen smooth surface of stucco is, in this case, studded with small pebbles, giving it an unusual … Continue reading
An Innkeeper's Conference
March 11, 2012
This past week, James and I drove down out of the Blue Ridge Mountains, away from our lovely Asheville Bed and Breakfast, to Williamsburg, VA for the Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Conference. We had talked about attending one of the many … Continue reading
Changes at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast
February 7, 2012
You may have noticed that we are running an Innkeeper's Special at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast and been curious as to what we are doing to our inn. These pictures are not meant to scare you but to pique … Continue reading
Anthony Bourdain in Asheville (and some other stuff)!
November 6, 2011
>One of the things I love about Asheville is that things are so accessible. It seems like we have the best of all worlds: our city is big enough to attract top acts and personalities while it is small enough … Continue reading
>Renovating the Carolina Bed & Breakfast: The Dining Room
January 24, 2010
>The Dining Room before painting The Dining Room with its new color! Many years ago (about 25 to be exact) James and I moved out of a small semi-furnished apartment in Paris and arrived in Hong Kong with a tired … Continue reading
>First Snow in Asheville, NC
December 18, 2009
>The stores are calling me for Christmas shopping but I had to share this with you first: the Carolina Bed & Breakfast wearing her new roof, a fresh coat of paint and a pre-Christmas blanket of snow!
>Christmas in Asheville
December 3, 2009
>Here in Asheville, we take Christmas seriously!Maybe it's the presence of the Biltmore with its 100 Christmas trees, 150,000 lights, 10,000 feet of fresh garlands and more than 25,000 ornaments; maybe it's the fireworks which "sizzle" every Friday night (the … Continue reading
>Carolina Bed & Breakfast: The Great Move In
November 20, 2009
> Here's the scene: Date: Monday, November 16 Time 12 Noon Location: Carolina Bed & Breakfast Asheville, NC Cast of Players: 2 Inn Owners 1 Assistant Innkeeper 6 Roofers 4 Moving Men 2 Mattress Delivery men 1 Fedex Delivery Truck … Continue reading
>This Old House!
October 31, 2009
>The Carolina Bed & Breakfast was built in 1901 which makes it pretty old on an American scale (I have French friend who felt cheated by American "Historic" districts. I think she expected log cabins or something. But that's another … Continue reading
>Carolina Bed and Breakfast: The Adventure Begins!
October 8, 2009
> Owning a bed and breakfast has never been a particular dream of mine but the day my husband, James, suggested it something inside me clicked and "yes, that's it!" We were walking together as we so often seem to … Continue reading


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August 1 2015 Latest news:
Thursday, August 14, 2014
The new-look Ipswich Beer and Beverage Festival has opened its doors to visitors heading to Maritime Ipswich over the next four days.
This year's event is run by Ipswich Council in association with the Dove Street Inn and features the products of many East Anglian breweries, large and small.
It also has a few beers from further afield – as far away as Cornwall.
Backed by the region's largest brewer Greene King, the festival plugs the gap after the Ipswich and East Suffolk CAMRA was unable to organise the event this year because it clashes with the Great British Beer Festival in London.
Ady Smith from the Dove Street Inn said the event was set to go well after Ipswich mayor Bill Quinton pulled the first pint.
Mr Smith said: "It is a great showcase for our beers and there's been great support from local breweries – they've stepped up production to supply us and I'm sure visitors will enjoy the wide selection we have on offer until Sunday evening."
Maritime Ipswich takes place on Ipswich Waterfront this weekend.
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The beer festival is great but has suffered in recent years because of the location. Even with minimal rain you find yourself ankle deep in water, even inside the tents. And the outdoor toilets are disgusting. I know there are reasons it moved from the Corn Exchange but it needs a similar fixed indoor venue. Surely the Corn Exchange option can looked at again. I hate to big up Norwich but their festival has for years been held in a building with character and charm that adds to the event and is a joy to visit. Come on Ipswich, surely we can do something similar.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
@chantry & amsterdam81: another question that needs to be answered is why IBC changed the date without even bothering to consult Camra about it?
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Reply To Amsterdam81.......That's a very good question. There has been a CAMRA Beer Festival in this town for about 30 years +. So why was the Maritime Festival moved to a another week ? Hmmmm
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Been down to Festival today and initially thought the choice might be limited, Wot a surprise to find some great tasting beers. well done and thanks to Adie Smith and his team for organising this event.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Does anyone know why the date was changed for this year's event?
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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