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Ok, how many of you are wondering what the image in this post is all about? No, I have not entered my abstract black and white phase as an artist. Nor have I taken to patchwork quilt design. This image is what is known as a QR code (quick response code) and it will have some importance for museum interpretation in the future. Codes like this can be scanned with a smart phone to provide many different sorts of information. For example, by scanning the code in this post you will be brought directly to the Annapolis Heritage Society website. This could just as easily have been a link to a relevant video, archival images or an audio file. In Japan where codes of this sort are in more common usage, they can be found everywhere from grocery store shelves to cemeteries. Give it a try all of you iPhone / BlackBerry users. If it didn't work, you may need to download an application for your phone.
Now, how does this emerging technology fit into the museums of the Annapolis Heritage Society? Earlier today we had a couple of interesting visitors from the Association of Nova Scotia Museums. Alexandra and Josh were in Annapolis Royal as part of a pilot project to test QR codes at various museum sites across Nova Scotia. We are using this opportunity to make some of our local experts available to museum visitors through the technology they carry in their pockets. For example, we recorded enough footage to make three short videos with local architect Harry Jost. Harry has been instrumental to the development of the Sinclair Inn Museum. The videos will have him talking about the modern support structure we have chosen to use in this 300 year old building and why we used this material. At the O'Dell House Museum we invited Geoff Butler to discuss his painting of the Order of Good Cheer which is located at the top of the stairs. This whimsical painting always draws the attention of visitors. Now these visitors will be able to hear Geoff discussing why he created the painting and some of its iconography. As you can imagine, there is great potential for inexpensively bringing forward stories and information that would not have been possible previously. Imagine having access to experts, artists and behind the scenes resources as you make your way through the museum.
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by Georges Perec (1979)
the last week of August 1939, while rumors of war invaded
Paris, a young literature professor, Vincent Degraël, was invited to spend
several days at a property in the neighborhood of le Havre that belonged
to the parents of one of his colleagues, Denis Borrade. The eve of his
departure, while he was exploring the library of his hosts searching for
one of the books that one has always promised oneself to read, but which
one generally only has time to flip through the pages negligently next to
the fire before going to make up the fourth at bridge, Degraël fell upon
a slim volume entitled The Winter Voyage, whose author, Hugo Vernier,
was absolutely unknown to him, but the first pages of which made such
a strong impression on him that he barely took the time to excuse himself
from his friend and his hosts before going to read it in his room.
The Winter Voyage was a sort of first-person narrative, situated in
a semi-imaginary country where the heavy skies, somber forests, soft hills
and canals divided by greenish locks evoked with an insidious insistence
the countryside of Flanders or the Ardennes. The book was divided into
two parts. The first, the shortest, retraced in sibylline terms a voyage
with initiatory implications, where it seemed as if each stage was
somehow blocked, and at the end of which the anonymous hero, a man
that everything led to believe was young, arrived at the shore of a lake
drowned in a thick fog; there a guide awaited him, one who led him to a
tiny island in the middle of which arose a high and somber building; the
young man had barely set foot on the narrow gangplank that constituted
the only access to the island when a strange couple appeared: an old man
and an old woman, both draped in long black capes, who seemed to
emerge from the fog and who came and placed themselves on either side
of him, seized him by the elbows, squeezed themselves as close as
possible to his sides; almost welded one to the other, they clambered up
a rocky path, penetrated the dwelling, climbed a wooden staircase and
arrived at a room. There, as inexplicably as they had appeared, the old
people disappeared, leaving the young man in the middle of the room. It
was barely furnished: a bed covered with a flowered bedspread, a table,
a chair. On the table a meal had been prepared, fava-bean soup, fish
stew. From the room's high window the young man watched the full
moon emerge from the clouds; then he sat at the table and began to eat.
And it was on this solitary supper that the first part came to a close.
The second part constituted in itself almost four fifths of the book
and it quickly became apparent that the short narrative which preceded it
was nothing but an anecdotal pretext. It was a long confession of an
exacerbated lyricism, mixed up with poems, enigmatic maxims, and
blasphemous incantations. He had barely begun to read when Vincent
Degraël experienced an unsettling sensation that was impossible for him
to define precisely, but which did nothing but grow as long as he turned
the pages of the volume with his hand trembling more and more: it was
as if the sentences that he had before his eyes had suddenly become
familiar to him, set themselves to recalling to him irresistibly something,
as if with the reading of each one came to impose itself, or rather to
superimpose itself, the memory both fluid and precise of a sentence
almost exactly the same he would have already read elsewhere; as if these
words, more tender than caresses or more perfidious than poison, these
words in turn limpid or hermetic, obscene or warm, sparkling,
labyrinthian, and endlessly oscillating like the crazy needle of a compass
between a hallucinated violence and a fabulous serenity, sketched a
confused configuration where one thought to rediscover mixed up together
Germain Nouveau and Tristan Corbière, Villiers and Banville, Rimbaud
and Verhaeren, Charles Cros and Léon Bloy.
Vincent Degraël, the field of whose preoccupations covered
precisely these authors he had been preparing for several years a thesis
on "The Evolution of French Poetry from the Parnassians to the
Symbolists" believed at first that he had effectively already read this
book by chance during the course of his research, then, more reasonably,
that he was the victim of an illusion of déjà vu, as when the simple taste
of a mouthful of tea takes you back all of a sudden thirty years to
England, it had taken almost nothing, a sound, an odor, a gesture
maybe that instant of hesitation that he had remarked before taking the
book down from the shelf where it had been classified between Verhaeren
and Vielé-Griffin, or maybe the avid manner with which he had scanned
the first few pages so that a fallacious memory of an anterior reading
had come palimpsestically to perturb to the point of rendering impossible
the reading he was in the process of doing. But soon doubt was no longer
possible and Degraël had to give in to the evidence: maybe his memory
was playing tricks on him, maybe it was only coincidence that Vernier
seemed to borrow from Catulle Mendès his "seul chacal hantant des
sépulcres de pierres," perhaps one could take into account fortuitous
encounters, marked influences, voluntary homages, unconscious copies,
the desire to parody, the taste for citations, happy coincidences, perhaps
one could consider that expressions such as "le vol du temps,"
"brouillards d'hiver," "obscur horizon," "grottes profondes,"
"vaporeuses fontaines," "lumières incertaines des sauvages sous-bois,"
belonged in common to all poets and it was therefore just as normal to
encounter them in a paragraph of Hugo Vernier as in the stanzas of Jean
Moréas, but it was absolutely impossible not to recognize, word for word
or almost, by the simple happenstance of reading, here a fragment of
Rimbaud ("Je voyais franchement une mosquée à la place d'une usine,
une école de tambours faite par des anges") or of Mallarmé ("l'hiver
lucide, saison de l'art serein"), there of Lautréamont ("Je regardai dans
un miroir cette bouche meurtrie par ma propre volonté"), of Gustave
Kahn ("Laisse expirer la chanson mon c ur pleure / Un bistre rampe
autour des clartés. Solonnel / Le silence est monté lentement, il apeure /
Les bruits familiers du vague personnel") or, barely modified, of Verlaine
("dans l'interminable ennui de la plaine, la neige luisait comme du sable.
Le ciel était couleur de cuivre. Le train glissait sans un murmure "), etc.
It was four in the morning when Degraël finished reading The
Winter Voyage. He had located about thirty borrowings. There were
certainly others. The book by Hugo Vernier seemed to be nothing other
than a prodigious compilation of the poets from the end of the nineteenth
century, an infinite diorama, a mosaic wherein each piece was the work
of an other. But at the very moment when he forced himself to imagine
this unknown author who had sought in the books of others the very
matter of his text, when he was trying to imagine to its very limits this
insane and admirable project, Degraël felt growing in him a disturbing
suspicion: he had just remembered that in taking the book from its
bookcase, he had mechanically noted the date, moved by the reflex of the
young researcher who never consults a work without taking down the
bibliographic materials. Maybe he was wrong, but he believed he had
read: 1864. He verified this, heart beating. He had read well: this meant
that Vernier had "cited" a verse by Mallarmé two years in advance,
plagiarized Verlaine ten years before his "Ariettes oubliées," written lines
by Gustave Kahn almost a quarter of a century before he did! This meant
that Lautréamont, Germain Nouveau, Rimbaud, Corbière and many
others were nothing but the copyists of a genial and neglected poet who,
in a once-in-a-lifetime work, had known how to bring together the very
substance from which three or four generations of authors would find
their nourishment!
At least, evidently, if the publication date figuring on the work were
not false. But Degraël refused to envisage this hypothesis: his discovery
was too beautiful, too evident, too necessary not to be true, and already
he imagined the vertiginous consequences it was going to provoke: the
prodigious scandal that would be constituted by the public revelation of
this "premonitory anthology," the amplitude of its implications, the
enormous putting into question of everything that critics and professors
of literature had imperturbably professed for years and years. And his
impatience was such that, renouncing sleep for good, he rushed to the
library to try to learn a little more about this Vernier and about his work.
He found nothing. The few dictionaries and indexes present in the
Borrade library ignored the existence of Hugo Vernier. Neither the senior
Borrades nor Denis could teach him anything more: the book had been
purchased at an auction, ten years ago already, at Honfleur; they had
glanced at it without paying much attention.
Throughout the day, with the help of Denis, Degraël proceeded to
undertake a systematic examination of the work, going to seek scattered
fragments in dozens of anthologies and collections: they found almost
three hundred and fifty, divided among close to thirty authors: the most
celebrated as the most obscure poets of the last part of the century, and
even some prose writers (Léon Bloy, Ernest Hello), seemed to have made
of The Winter Voyage their bible, where they had sought the best of
themselves: Banville, Richepin, Huysmans, Charles Cros, Léon Valade
brushed up against Mallarmé and Verlaine and others at present fallen into
obscurity who were named Charles de Pomairols, Hippolyte Vaillant,
Maurice Rollinat (the godson of George Sand), Laprade, Albert Mérat,
Charles Morice or Antony Valabrègue.
Degraël noted carefully in a notebook the list of authors and
references for their borrowings and regained Paris, firmly decided to
pursue his researches the very next day at the Bibliothèque nationale. But
events did not permit him to do so. At Paris, his draft notice awaited
him. Mobilized at Compiègne, he found himself, without really even
having the time to know why, at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, passed over into
Spain and from there to England and didn't return to France until the end
of 1945. During the entire war, he had carried his notebook with him
and had miraculously succeeded in never losing it. His researches had
evidently not progressed very much, but he had nonetheless made what
for him was an important discovery: at the British Museum he had been
able to consult the Catalogue général de la librairie française and the
Bibliographie de la France and had been able to confirm his formidable
hypothesis: The Winter Voyage (Le Voyage d'hiver), by Vernier (Hugo),
had well been published in 1864, at Valenciennes, by the Hervé Bros.,
Printers-Booksellers, and submitted to legal deposition as are all works
published in France, and been deposited at the Bibliothèque nationale
where the call number Z 87912 had been attributed to it.
Named professor at Beauvais, Vincent Degraël devoted from then
on all his spare time to The Winter Voyage.
His avid researches into the diaries and correspondence of the
greater part of the poets of the latter part of the nineteenth century rapidly
convinced him that Hugo Vernier had, in his time, known the celebrity
that he had merited: such notes as "received today a letter from Hugo,"
or "wrote a long letter to Hugo," "read Hugo all night," or again the
celebrated "Hugo, only Hugo" by Valentin Havercamp, didn't refer at all
to "Victor" Hugo, but rather to that bad-boy poet whose brief work had
apparently singed the hands of everyone who had touched it. The
startling contradictions that literary criticism and history had never been
able to explain thus found their only logical solution, and it was evidently
by thinking of Hugo Vernier and his Winter Voyage, that Rimbaud had
written "Je est un autre" (I is an other) and Lautréamont "La poésie doit
être faite par tous et non par un" (Poetry should be made by everyone and
not by one alone).
But the more he located the preponderant place that Hugo Vernier
should have occupied in the literary history of France at the end of the last
century, the less was he able to furnish tangible proofs: for he had never
again been able to place his hands on a copy of The Winter Voyage. The
one which he had consulted had been destroyed at the same time as the
villa during the bombing of le Havre; the copy deposited at the
Bibliothèque nationale was not in its place when he asked for it and only
at the end of tedious searches was he able to learn that the book had been,
in 1926, sent to a binder who had never received it. All of the researches
that he had others make for him, literally dozens and hundreds of
librarians, archivists, and booksellers, proved worthless, and Degraël
soon convinced himself that the five hundred copies of the edition had
been voluntarily destroyed by the very ones it had so directly inspired.
About the life of Hugo Vernier, Vincent Degraël learned next to
nothing. An unhoped-for footnote, unearthed in the obscure Biographie
des hommes remarquables de la France du Nord et de la Belgique
(Verviers, 1882), informed him that Vernier had been born in Vimy
(Pas-de-Calais) on September 3, 1836. But all of the civil records of the town
of Vimy had been burned in 1916, at the same time as the copies
deposited at the hall of records in Arras. No death certificate had ever
apparently been filed
For almost thirty years, Vincent Degraël forced himself in vain to
reassemble the proofs of the existence of this poet and of his work. At
the time of Degraël's death, at the psychiatric hospital in Verrières, some
of his former students undertook to classify the immense pile of
documents and manuscripts he had left behind: among these figured a
thick binder bound in black cloth and whose label read, carefully
calligraphied, The Winter Voyage: the first eight pages retraced the
history of these vain researches; the three hundred and ninety-two others
were blank.
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Peter Baker
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|U.S. Attorney's Office December 21, 2010
BALTIMORE—Yooho Weon, age 39, of Centreville, Virginia, pled guilty today to attempting to evade income taxes for tax years 2004 through 2008, during which time Weon had income of more than $18.4 million.
The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Sparkman of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation; Acting Postal Inspector in Charge Keith Fixel of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Washington Division; Chief James W. Johnson of the Baltimore County Police Department; Special Agent in Charge Richard A. McFeely of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Interim Chief Mark Magaw of the Prince George's County Police Department.
"Prosecuting individuals who intentionally conceal income is a vital element in maintaining public confidence in our tax system," stated Rebecca Sparkman, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge, Washington, D.C. Field Office. "Willfully filing a false tax return is the same as stealing and there are serious consequences."
According to Weon's plea agreement, in 2009, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) received information that Yooho Weon, also known as "Peter," was failing to report income to the IRS. Weon is the owner of Parkway Pawn Shop, Inc. and Earth 1 Computer, Inc. DBA Bargains 101 / Parkway Pawn Shop, located at 5664 Annapolis Road in Bladensburg. IRS records show that Weon has not filed any U.S. Corporate Income Tax Returns for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. As part of his business, Weon purchased items in his pawnshop and generated gross income from online sales through his website, eBay, flea markets, cash sales from his store and credit card sales. eBay / PayPal records revealed that Weon and his business have been selling merchandise online and received approximately $6,531,334.47 between May 31, 2000 and August 27, 2009. This money was wired into Weon's bank accounts. Other bank records from Weon's companies show total gross sales from the businesses of $18,418,796.84 from 2004-2008, none of which was reported to the IRS.
The total tax loss owed to the IRS is approximately $2,400,000.
Weon faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of five counts of attempting to evade income taxes. U.S. District Judge Benson E. Legg has scheduled sentencing for March 25, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein thanked the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Baltimore County Police Department; Federal Bureau of Investigation; and the Prince George's County Police Department for their work in this investigation and commended Assistant United States Attorneys Kwame J. Manley and Richard Kay, who are prosecuting the case.


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'elemental analogues' is a photographic exploration of visual congruences between aspects of contemporary art and temporary constructions appearing and disappearing throughout urban environments across the world...
The author, Gary Warner, is an artist and media-maker based in Sydney, Australia.
Artist, digital media maker, creative director of CDP Media (maker of media for artists, galleries, museums and visitor centres - cultural production only). Advocate for understanding and preservation of Australian natural ecologies, reader, walker, bike-rider, mbira player. Owner and caretaker of 25 hectares of intact Sydney sandstone bushland supporting 120+ species of native birds. Urban wanderer, photographer, occasional poet of haiku and tanka forms. Tea drinker - oolong, pu'erh. Plants man.
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Rolled pork sausage from a Danish producer is withdrawn from supermarket shelves after listeria infections kill 12 people.
11:00, UK, Wednesday 13 August 2014
Contaminated sausage has been linked to an outbreak of listeriosis that has killed 12 people in Denmark.
Health officials said a further eight people have so far tested positive for the disease, which kills around a quarter of those who contract it.
It is thought they all ate rolled pork sausage supplied by Danish company Jorn A Rullepolser, whose products have now been withdrawn from sale.
The outbreak of listeriosis began last September but gained momentum in recent months, with 15 new cases reported since June.
All those who contracted the disease were aged 43-89 with underlying health problems and the Danish state health agency SSI said the outbreak is believed to be under control.
Listeriosis is a food-borne infection caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, with meat, smoked fish and soft cheese among the most high risk foods.
Cancer patients, pregnant women and those with diabetes or blood disorders are particularly susceptible to the disease.
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When starting a relationship, most of us have a list of expectations. For the most part, people disappoint us not for what they've done, but because they haven't lived up to our expectations. This disappointment creates a negative backlash that may destroy relationships.
In order to change our perspective, our focus shouldn't be on expectations, but on God.
One has to look no further than our relationship with God. While God has expectations on how we need to live our lives, he also knows we need help along the way. Simply put, we're going to make mistakes and instead of being disappointed, he restores us. Instead of pushing Himself away from us, He draws closer. God knows what a solid relationship takes and in this model, we can learn much about successful relationships.
- When we make mistakes, God forgives us.
- When we hurt, God draws closer.
- He trusts us to do His will and empowers us to do so.
- He believes in us.
- He doesn't forsake or leave us in the face of adversity.
- He always loves us in spite of what we do.
If we take this model of a successful relationship and apply it to our lives, we'll begin to notice a difference. Instead of focusing on the reasons why someone disappoints us, we'll look at them as God does. We'll see them as someone needing the same love and guidance we seek. Instead of putting a distance between yourself and them, you'll draw closer and your relationships will be stronger.
This process takes time. It may not work in every situation or scenario. However, the potential is there to strengthen our relationships. We'll have closer friends, a happier marriage and we'll begin to turn the corner on our perspectives.
God accept us for who we are. Isn't it time to extend that same courtesy to others?
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For the second time since December rumors have begun to spread that Facebook will charge users a monthly fee. However, all signs point to this being a hoax to generate traffic to a site full of viruses and other such nastiness. Snopes.com (among others) has even felt the need to create a page aim at stopping the rumors. However, word has got out and it is hard to stop an internet rumor once it has been unleashed.
Any truth?
Of course, that doesn't been there isn't a kernel of truth in these rumors. In April 2009 Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg stated in BusinessWeek
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Chances are that Facebook has nothing planned right now and the site will stay free. Of course, like any business they might want to make money in future and if they think charging a fee with make more money, they might do it. As for now it looks like Facebook is just happy racking in the millions from ad revenue.
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No matter where crude oil rolling up or down.RAME just stays between gaps of $1.85-$2.15 for entire year.
Exactly.The idiots have been hyping this stock for a long time for over a year. It's not going anywhere despite how hot oil is. Most of those buying above 2 bucks have been bag holders. Watch this stock is going back to 1.85 again, and oil price keeps on rising.This is a POS stock. Stay away from this. Don't believe the BS hypes here.
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Marijuana stocks took a nose dive Monday as the S & P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ cannon balled into the red.
Last week's frontrunner Growlife, Inc. (OTCBB: PHOT) is currently trading at 0.504, down 0.080 (-13.73%). Medical Marijuana Inc., (OTCMKTS:MJNA) who finished in the green Friday is in the red, trading at 0.300
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However, there are some marijuana stocks that are weathering the market storm:
Tranzbyte Corporation (OTCMKTS:ERBB): Currently trading at 0.0850, up 0.0102 (13.64%) - According to reports on Friday, the company signed a Letter of Intent to form a strategic partnership with Abattis (OTCMKTS:ATTBF) "...to sell, market or otherwise license one another's products in their respective regions..." The release goes on to state that once the arragment is done, "..Tranzbyte will have access to Abattis's expanding suite of bio-ceutical grow products found in the Biocube Green Grow Systems for cultivation (LED's, Nutrients - Natures Juice)."
Terra Tech Corp. (OTCMKTS:TRTC): Currently trading at 1.02, up 0.14 (16.57%) -The company announced this morning that it's developing a research and industrial extraction facility focused on the medical cannabis market in Oakland, CA.
Another marijuana stock leader from last week maintaining today's market drop is Nuvilex Inc.
(OTCMKTS:NVLX). Nuvilex is currently trading at 0.348, up 0.013 (3.79%). mCig Inc. (OTCBB:MCIG) is trading at 0.815, up 0.025 (3.16%).
[-Marijuana Stocks: Nuvilex Inc. (OTCMKTS:NVLX) tops Thusday's winners-]
The S&P 500 as of mid-day Monday was at 1,852.88, down 13.64 (-0.73%). The NASDAQ Composite was trading at 4,206.38, down 70.41 (-1.65%), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 16,237.87, down 64.90(0.40%).


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La Monnaie ¦ Concerts ¦ The Schumann Symphonies ¦ Intro
The Schumann Symphonies
Robert Schumann
'The laws of morals are also that of art'. Schumann believed the artist had a moral duty : 'To send light deep into the human heart – that is the artist's mission.' His whole oeuvre, and his four symphonies in particular, reflects this. If 1840 was Schumann's 'Liederjahr', 1841 was the year of his symphonies, and by the time he concluded his cycle ten years later, he had redrawn the borders of the genre once and for all : from the evolution from his Frühling symphony to the Rhenish, we see how he broke with the standard of the classical symphony through programmatic elements and a five-part form. With these works, which revel in an atmosphere of high romanticism, Schumann reached a high point and a temporary finishing point. In performing all of Schumann's symphonies, La Monnaie pays tribute to one of the great, underrated symphonists of the 19th century.
On the programme
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In a fitting tribute, Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment is celebrating the life and music of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, honoring the American composer as Artist of the Month for Black History Month, February 2014.
A teenage Duke Ellington, working in Washington DC as a soda jerk by day and aspirant jazz musician by night and in 1914 he penned his first composition, "Soda Fountain Rag," laying the cornerstone for one of the most expansive and important canons of American music to emerge in the 20th century.
The abiding romantic power of Duke Ellington's music can be seen, heard and felt in the acclaimed "American Hustle," one of this year's Best Picture Oscar nominees, which uses "Jeep's Blues," as a key element in the film's soundtrack. Cowritten by Ellington and saxophonist Johnny Hodges, "Jeep's Blues" was first recorded in 1938 with the "American Hustle" version coming from Ellington At Newport 1956 , an electrifying live album that continues to bring new audiences to Ellington's music.
As further demonstration of Ellington's enduring genius, a contemporary hit Broadway musical, "After Midnight," features Duke's music played by a 17-piece band, handpicked by Wynton Marsalis and is currently starring Fantasia. "After Midnight" opened in November to rave reviews.
Moving from Washington, DC to New York City, Duke Ellington formed his own orchestra in 1923, becoming a leading musical figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement embracing and showcasing the works of African-American writers, poets, visual artists, popular entertainers, dancers, composers and musicians.
Duke Ellington led his own orchestra from 1923 until his death in 1974, often performing 50 weeks a year, writing new compositions in a hotel room one night, rehearsing them with his group and performing them for a live audience the next.
During the half century he made music, Duke Ellington wrote more than 1,000 songs as well as film soundtracks (his score for Otto Preminger's "Anatomy of a Murder" broke new cultural and aesthetic ground) and full-length concert suites. While many of his own compositions--"It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," "Sophisticated Lady," "Mood Indigo," "Solitude," "In A Mellow Tone," "Satin Doll"--have become standards and evergreens, Ellington and his Orchestra were also responsible for introducing songs like "Caravan" and "Take the 'A' Train" to the world.
A pair of 2CD sets are being featured by Legacy Recordings this month: "Ellington Live at Newport 1956 (Amazon: http://smarturl.it/duke_newport_amzn OR iTunes: http://smarturl.it/duke_newport_itunes) and "The Essential Duke Ellington" (Amazon: http://smarturl.it/duke_ess_amzn)


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Just before the Saban story broke, there was another story of some amusement in Miami. Tony Blair was in Miami visiting his friend, Barry Gibb, former lead of the BeeGees. It probably would have gone unnoticed, except that the aircraft on which Blair was on slid off the end of the runway.
No one was hurt, but hang on: Nick is flown to Alabama on a private jet. And he's a lying football coach. Blair flew on a commercial aircraft (albeit in first class). And he's the prime minister of England (and may or may not be a liar, depending on who you talk to).
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George Clooney and the cast of 'The Monuments Men' were a huge hit at the German premiere during the 64th Berlinale International Film Festival at the Berlinale Palast on February 8, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
Directed by George Clooney, the historically true account of the repatriation of artworks during World War II, stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Cate Blanchett, Jean Dujardin, Hugh Bonneville, Bob Balaban and Clooney himself.
Front and center was WWII veteran Harry Ettlinger, who was part of the original task force to locate, sort and return the stolen art during the war.
Ettlinger and his family are from Karlsruhe, Germany but relocated to the United States after the rise of Hitler's Nationalist Socialist Party, precisely the day after his Bar Mitzvah on September 24, 1938, eventually arriving in the US on October 9th.
Some six years after his arrival in the United Stages, Ettlinger was drafted into the Army and found himself back in Europe as an infantryman in January 1945.
Initially assigned to the 99th Infantry Division to join the counterattack in the Battle of the Bulge, Ettlinger's German skills meant that he was pulled from going into combat on his nineteenth birthday and reassigned as an interpreter for the Nuremberg war trials.
But while in Munich awaiting his reassignment, Ettlinger volunteered his services to the MFA&A (Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives) section under Lieutenant Commander James Rorimer.
In mid-May of 1945, Ettlinger even got to assist with the interview of Hitler's personal photographer Heinrich Hoffmann.
Eventually in August 1945 to July 1946, Ettlinger, along with Lieutenant Dale Ford supervised the underground operations at the Nazi repository in the Heilbronn-Kochendorf salt mines, where several German museum treasures were kept to protect them.
In addition, the stained glass windows from Strasbourg Cathedral, which had been removed by French authorities for safe keeping at the onset of the war and later sent to Heilbronn by the Nazis, were repatriated to France.
Ettlinger helped to empty the mines of some 900 works of art and reportedly, most of the treasures later went back to their German institutions.
While writer Robert M. Edsel joined the team at the Berlinale, fans of Cate Blanchett, who by the way finessed a pretty good French accent playing the role of Claire Simone, missed her on the red carpet…
Also attending the Berlin premiere were several politicians including German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Culture and Media Minister Monika Gruetters, former Brandenburg Minister President Matthias Platzeck and his wife Jeanette Platzeck, the American Ambassador to Germany John B. Emerson, his wife Kimberly Marteau Emerson and daughters Hayley and Taylor, as well as German actor Ulrich Matthes and German model Toni Garrn.
Enjoy the slideshow and video of 'The Monuments Men' premiering during 64th Berlinale in Berlin…


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I am trying to learn TCP/IP. Can anyone recommend some tools to help me better understand it?
I found this site a while ago for a friend, LearnTCPIP which she said helped her understand the basics, and is of course "free"
The first think you should know is that TCP and IP are different things and the original question you're asking is like asking about milk-and-cookies.
It's not light reading, but the fully authoritative source for all things TCP is the original RFC.
IP also has a RFC, but TCP is the harder of the two.
You didn't say why you need to know this.. Let's assume it's for an interview.
When I interview people looking for jobs who say they know TCP/IP I ask them about these sorts of things:
Good luck with your studies.
Though a lot of the application layer information is outdated, TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols is a great resource for learning.
I have enjoyed the Security Now podcast (http://twit.tv/sn) which, over the years, has covered many aspects of the TCP/IP family of protocols.
Once you have learned the theory, nothing beats installing a protocol analyzer, such as wireshark (http://www.wireshark.org/) and getting some hands on.
try using hping3,tcpdump and wireshark to understand and dissect the packets flowing across network.
Wireshark is very good tool for actually checking each and every byte of packets and analyzing how flags and different headers and crafted.
These all would only be helpful if have basic operating systems knowledge couple with a reading of TCP/IP illustrative volume 1 or some other basic networking book.
And if you use Linux you might also wanna check http://kernelnewbies.org/Documents/LinuxIPNetworking


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It's been forever since I last asked you guys to help me design clothing for the Disney High School characters.
We're back to school, everyday-wear. :bademoticon:
These are the characters I accept entries for
Meg (Pop-goth, dark colours, heavy makeup, enjoys spikes, skulls, lace and such)
Belle (Book-nerd. Aims to look somewhat like a stereotypical librarian. Wears glasses. Beautiful and practical.)
Ariel (Extraterrestrial enthusiast. Likes to wear things that can double as antennas in her hair. likes bright colours and to pile on the accessories and prints. "Too much" isn't in her vocabulary. )
Rapunzel (Raised very strict with conservative parents, high necklines and low hems or long trousers. wears cute and comfy. Has extremely long hair. No pierced ears.)
Hercules (Nice jock, he wears his football jersey, he dresses practical and comfortably, fashion isn't his thing.)
Eugene/Flynn (Self acclaimed bad-boy and Don Juan. He like rock, leather jackets, and doesn't want people to know he's poor. Likes music and playing videogames.)
Quasimodo (Very nerdy, is a hunchback, sweetheart, loves escapism like fantasy and Sci-fi, and is extremely insecure.)
a tip: I enjoy funny and/or refernence based prints.
You may submit one design per character if you so wish
the designs must be drawn (self-made) and not in written, Polyvore or doll form.
Last submission date: the 18th of April. 18/4!!!
"winners" will be presented in the upcoming comics. (Some will have to wait even longer than others.)
Leave a link to the design here in the comments.
Good luck and I hope this is still a thing you guy wanna do cuz it was one of my favourite things with the seires until I wrote that "Concert thing" and no one changed clothes for like 14 strips


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Over 80 members were in attendance for the Limousine Association of New Jersey's Sept. 18 luncheon meeting, many of them standing due to the unexpectedly large turnout.
A board meeting preceded the luncheon, and one of the main topics of discussion centered on recent actions by the U.S. DOT. Tim Rose, owner of Flyte Tyme Worldwide Transportation and president of LANJ, said that out of 16 companies recently inspected by the DOT, Flyte Tyme was the only one that passed. "The DOT is becoming stricter on their rules and regulations with limousine operators," he said. "For example, Sprinters coming into New York City have been getting stopped outside the Lincoln Tunnel to make sure they are within their 11-passenger limit."
Other topics included New York City's commercial motor vehicle tax and mayoral race, and New Jersey
jitney legislation. At the luncheon meeting itself, a number of guests and members gave presentations. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Director Diane Papaianni addressed the meeting regarding this year's Super Bowl at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, discussing courses of action and game day logistics. Derek Peske of CTEK, a battery systems company, explained that he is networking within our industry, as he believes there is a strong opportunity for operators to utilize battery-operated products in buses to avoid keeping engines running. And Cadillac's Jim Connelly gave an update of Cadillac's upcoming vehicles—specifically the 2014 XTS and the highly anticipated 2015 Escalade, which was previewed Oct. 8 in New York City.
For more information on LANJ, visit www.lanj.org. //LD
Monday, October 28, 2013
LANJ Discusses DOT, Super Bowl and NYC Mayoral Race
Over 80 members were in attendance for the Limousine Association of New Jersey's Sept. 18 luncheon meeting, many of them standing due to the unexpectedly large turnout.


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Serving , is probably the most difficult part in tennis, because of the rythym, and the motion. Just like anything out there, like going to the gym persistantly, you have to put time and effort into it to see any results. When I was training for tournaments I would practice at least 6-7 days out of the week for one and a half hours to two hours, and in 2 years my serve clock in at about 114mph and I was only 17 (thanks to my coach Alex). Now that im 20, and a little more stronger, and I would guess I could reach about 120mph now. Along with a big serve you need variety, so in this blog i'll talk about the serve.
In Tennis you get 2 chances to serve the ball. If you serve and the opponent doesn't touch the ball its considered to be an ace, and you win the point. If you miss with both chances then its called a "Double Fault", and you lose the point.
When serving you want to stand about a foot away from the middle, behind the baseline about an inch so you dont foot fault (which mean's you lose the point if you touch the baseline while serving), and your body a bit sideways with your left foot pointed at about 45 degrees from the baseline. So your feet should look like this for both of your serves.
Next if you notice where the yellow dot is, this is where you should bounce the ball. When you toss the ball it should want to land here because keeping your ball toss infront of you and in the same spot everytime makes it easier to hit
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The black bar across the top of every Stack Exchange site
Various links that appear in the top bar:
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In the Year of 2013, on the precipice of December 4, a newly designed top bar swept the Stack Exchange network. It's black and uniform across all sites.
For questions about the Stack Exchange button drop-down, use stackexchange-button instead.
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Find Your Dream Car At An Auction
Buy Your Dream Car On The Cheap
Business/Public/Private-party AuctionsWhen it comes to great car buys that slipped through our fingers, we all have Saab — sorry, sob stories. Recently, a rural farm auction in my area featured a mid-1980s Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, the big sedan model I like to call "Das Boot." I later heard the crowd was more interested in farm machinery, so the well-preserved Benz was virtually ignored and sold for $950.
Business, public and private party auctions are usually one-time events with no specific season or schedule (unlike government auctions). So they tend to be well advertised online and in local classifieds to draw the biggest turnout possible.
Another advantage to these auctions is the likelihood that the vehicles will be closely inspected before going on the block. Chances are you still won't be able to test-drive them, but often the keys are there for you to fire the engine and do the usual spot checks.
A word of caution: Be patient. It will probably take some time to find anything of interest. These auctions don't always feature premium rides — if any vehicles at all. But when they do, they're often overshadowed by furniture, machinery and other property. It pays to look for the sale where a potential dream car doesn't belong. Take the lost Benz incident as an example; you could very well be one of only a couple bidders remotely interested in the car.
Dealer auctionsIf a used luxury car isn't a certified pre-owned (CPO) or a local trade, it's likely been purchased at a dealer auction. Buying at this type of auction is the method with the most compromise. The cars will often be newer and in better mechanical shape because they're reconditioned. Sometimes they appear as the result of slow-moving dealer inventory or repossession, or are fresh off a lease. The downside is that you may not save a great deal of money for all your effort.
The real challenge is getting to a dealer auction in the first place. Only licensed dealers are allowed to bid, if attend at all. So, short of obtaining your own credentials (and there are services that claim to help do so on the cheap), you'll have to be buddies with someone on the inside... really good buddies. Good enough that he won't mind you taking some or most of his profit from the sale. And, because the laws vary, you'll want to make sure this method is locally kosher beforehand.
A word of caution: Beware of cars with salvage titles — that's to say, any car which sustained major damage at some point and was declared a total loss. A competent collision mechanic can work miracles to make it run and drive right again, but the title will always be branded. You may not mind now, but it will seriously affect its value when you decide to sell.
Luxury For LessFinding the perfect car on the auctioneer's block probably won't happen right away. In fact, it may take some time to find the right luxury ride at an auction. When you do find the one, the research, hunting and bidding you put in will all be worth it. The only thing left to decide will be if you keep the price a secret or take Rolls-Royce's understated approach in disclosure.
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Tonight, June 1, "The Bachelorette" moved out of Los Angeles and into Santa Barbara. Andi was excited for the change and thought the dates might be a little more serious and romantic. Chris Harrison stopped in to tell the guys the plan for the week and let them know they would be staying at the mansion and traveling to see Andi. He left the first date card behind, which was for Nick.
Nick met Andi out on a pier, and the two went for a bike ride. They hiked and talked about Nick feeling skeptical about the process. He eventually admitted to having a crush on Andi. They shared dinner outside a courthouse and continued to get to know each other. Nick talked about a previous relationship during which he got engaged, but it didn't work out. Andi was happy to see Nick had opened up and offered him the rose. They stood up on top of the courthouse and kissed to end the night.
Back at the mansion, the next date card arrived. It was for Brian, Marquel, Cody, Tasos, Brett, Ron, Bradley, Josh, Eric, Andrew, Patrick, and Marcus.
The guys met up with Andi the next day, and she showed them inside to meet Boys II Men. Then, they broke off into two groups to learn the song "I'll Make Love to You," which they performed later on for a crowd after watching Boys II Men give a concert. The guys absolutely butchered the song, but Andi was still happy with the date.
Later on, everyone changed, and Andi pulled Cody aside to confront him about having a girlfriend…only she was kidding. She talked to Eric next, and he was worried because he didn't get a special greeting from her in front of the other guys. Marcus hoped for his first kiss with Andi, which he asked her for and then received. Josh told Andi how nervous she made him, and the two kissed quite a bit. Andi offered the group date rose to Josh for opening up and making her feel good.
The final date card arrived at the mansion. Nick announced it was for JJ. Dylan was disappointed, since he felt there were things about his life he wanted Andi to know.
The next day, in what may have been the strangest idea for a date in the history of the show, JJ and Andi got their makeup done to make them look 50 years older. As the makeup artists worked, a mirror divided them, so they burst out laughing the moment they saw each other. They walked along the boardwalk and tried to fool people. They even rode motorized scooters, went on a swingset, and kissed on a tire swing.
At the mansion, Ron received a phone call and shooed the cameras away. He immediately went back inside and upstairs to pack before telling the guys a close friend had passed away and said good-bye. Ron explained he wasn't in the right place to be there and needed to be home. Later that night, Dylan opened up to Chris about what he had been through in his life and said he wanted to share those things with Andi during a one-on-one date.
Thankfully, Andi and JJ changed and returned to their normal selves for dinner. JJ opened up about being socially awkward when he was younger and talked to Andi about his life. Andi loved that he was so unique and such an individual, so she offered him the rose, which he accepted.
Andi arrived at the Cocktail Party and acknowledged Ron leaving but asked the guys to have a fun night. She and Eric stepped aside first, and he thanked her again for taking him on their first date. While they were sitting there talking, flowers were delivered to Andi, and they turned out to be from Nick. It turned the mood quite awkward, and their time wrapped up quickly. Andi sought Nick out and thanked him for the flowers. Marcus gave Andi a note to let her know he was always thinking about her.
JJ talked to Josh about Andrew getting the hostess' number at a restaurant the first night they were all together. They both agreed it upset them, so they went to get Andrew to talk. Josh explained things to Andrew and said it was disrespectful, so they wanted to get his take on everything. Instead of hashing it out, Andrew bolted and shut the bedroom door when they followed him. Andrew finally returned and talked to the guys – he said he was handed a phone number the second or third night, and that was it.
Chris Harrison took Andi away to get ready for the Rose Ceremony. Andi told the guys it was all coming together, and she saw a lot of hope and potential. Nick, Josh, and JJ each received roses on their dates with Andi. She handed roses out to Marcus, Brian, Marquel, Tasos, Cody, Patrick, Chris, Eric, Dylan, and Andrew, leaving Brett and Bradley without roses and going home.


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Katy Perry may have spent the past week burning — and burying — her past in preparation for her new single "Roar," but when it comes to the artwork for said single, she's taking a different approach.
Rather than symbolically destroying her past, she's embracing it … choosing an image that recalls nothing quite so much as the work of school-supply queen Lisa Frank, the woman who ruled the '80s and '90s with her neon-colored, animal-inspired designs (here's a quick primer for the uninitiated). And yes, given that she attended school during this era, we're assuming Katy was a big fan.
Okay, mostly, we're getting Frank-ian vibes from the bright, tiger-striped border, but her bad-ass Japanese silk Sukajan jacket — with embroidered tiger — isn't far off. Slap this thing on a Trapper Keeper and we'd be having some serious sixth-grade flashbacks … though, if we're being honest, we do think the image could benefit from some decoupage fruit or a unicorn, but hey, we're purists.
Anyway, as you are no doubt aware, "Roar" is the first single off Perry's hotly-anticipated Prism album, and she'll premiere the track in full on Monday (August 12). She's already given her fans a sneak peek at the song via a teaser clip that features (what else?) a cat.
Perry's been promoting her new album with a gold-plated 18-wheeler, which is currently driving cross country for reasons not entirely clear … though, with the debut of the "Roar" artwork, at least we have an idea of what may be inside : sheet upon sheet of untarnished Lisa Frank stickers. We should know because we have most of them.


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Beverly Johnson Movies and Career Information
Oct 13, 1952
Actor and Writer
Oct 13, 1952
Actor and Writer
Beverly Johnson is an American model, actress, and businesswoman. She made history when she rose to fame as the first black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in August 1974. A year later, she became the first black woman to appear on the cover of the French edition of Elle. She was the star of the reality series Beverly's Full House, on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which focused on her attempt to heal the flawed relationship with her daughter, Anansa Sims. The New York Times named Johnson one of the 20th century's most influential people in fashion. Given the success of her 1990s wig line, she has been a leading influencer in hair care, especially among women of color.
- Beverly Johnson Movies before 2015
- Crossroads 2002
- Down & Dirty 2000
- How to Be a Player 1997
- Movies Written by Beverly Johnson
- Satan\'s Mistress 1982


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Day 1: Arrive Istanbul, Turkey
Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel. Although it is not the capital, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the leading industrial, commercial and cultural center. It spreads on both sides of the beautiful Bosphorus, which was naturally formed many centuries ago as the sea water occupied the deep and narrow valley. The Bosphorus connects the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea, and is known as the place where Europe and Asia meet. Istanbul has been the capital for three empires. Originally called Byzantium, the city was renamed Constantinople in A.D. 330 by Emperor Constantine, who chose it as the site of the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, Istanbul is a multifaceted city of ethereal minarets, monumental mosque domes and a wealth of historic sites as well as all the signs of modern life from high-rise buildings to cell phones. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet – Premier Room
Day 2: Istanbul
After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Istanbul. The first stop is at the famous Hagia Sophia (closed on Mondays), which occupies a prominent place in the history of art and architecture. It is one of the rare works of this size and age that has survived over the centuries. The church is erroneously known as Saint Sophia in the west. The basilica was actually dedicated to divine wisdom. Explore the captivating Underground Cistern (The Basilica Cistern). It is thought to have been built after the Nika Revolt in 532 AD. It was known as the Basilica Cistern during the Roman Period, as there was once a Stoa Basilica above the pre-existing site. After the conquest of the city by the Ottoman Turks, it was forgotten until rediscovered in 1545. Today it has a rather eerie and mystical ambiance. When the city was first founded, the acropolis was a typical Mediterranean trading center surrounded by city walls. The Hippodrome was built by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus towards the end of the 2nd century. The Blue Mosque, just opposite Hagia Sophia, is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, and is quite impressive with its domes and semi-domes, courtyards and six slender minarets. Construction began in 1609 and was completed in 1616. Topkapı Palace, which in 1924 was turned into a museum, is situated on the acropolis, the site of the first settlement in Istanbul. It commands an impressive view of the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. The palace complex is surrounded by five kilometers of walls and occupies an area of 700,000 square meters at the tip of the historical peninsula. On to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, a 540-year-old covered shopping mall of 64 streets, 4000 shops, 22 entrances and 25,000 workers. It sells a plethora of items to bargain for, including Turkish carpets, glazed tiles and pottery, copper and brassware, apparel made of leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum pipes and alabaster bookends. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet – Premier Room (B,L)
Day 3: Istanbul
Today you continue your discovery of ancient Istanbul by first visiting the Egyptian Bazaar, famous for selling the best spices in Turkey such as saffron, mint, cinnamon, natural henna color for the hair and several varieties of pepper. Then take in Dolmabahce Palace (closed Mondays & Thursdays), built in 19th century. It was the administrative center for the late Ottoman Empire. Enjoy an excursion by boat to see the Bosphorus, and head up Istanbul's winding straits to admire the shoreline dotted with mosques, lavish palaces and elegant villas. You will pass by Beylerbeyi Palace, another Ottoman summer mansion and Ortakoy Mosque, the defensive Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Bridge - one of the world's largest suspension bridges. You cruise alongside fishing boats, yachts, huge cargo ships and tankers. Please note that while other people will be on the cruise, your private guide will accompany you. After your cruise, you tour the small but ornate imperial Beylerbeyi Palace, dating from mid-19th century (closed Mondays and Thursdays). The palace was often used as a guest house for visiting royalty. Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of the city and has a small teahouse in the midst of the pine grove. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet – Premier Room (B,L)
Day 4: Istanbul / Kayseri / Cappadocia
This morning, you fly to Kayseri, where you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The region known as Cappadocia includes the centers of Urgup, Goreme, Avanos, Uchisar, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı and Ihlara. It is a stunning area of other-worldly rock formations, subterranean churches and underground dwellings. Cappadocia was a refuge for the early Christians, who escaped persecution by living and worshipping underground. There are an estimated 3,000 rock churches in this region. The village of Göreme is at the heart of the area's tourist industry, and many of its villagers still live in cave dwellings. Some have been converted into pensions. Surrounding the area are the amazing rock formations known evocatively as 'Fairy Chimneys'. The area is also famous for its carpet-weaving, wines and the distinctive red pottery of the Avanos area. You check into your enchanting hotel, Anatolian Houses, in the heart of Cappadocia. Anatolian Houses promises luxurious hotel services within cave formations, which are part of Cappadocia's historical structure. After settling in, you investigate Zelve Open Air Museum, once housing one of the largest communities in the region, is an incredible cave town, honeycombed with dwellings, both religious and secular chambers. Anatolian Houses – Standard Suite (B,D)
Day 5: Cappadocia
Today you explore the more of the Cappadocia region. Visit the Open Air Museum of Goreme (closed on Mondays), which resembles a vast monastic complex composed of scores of refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own fantastic church. The area covered by this Open Air Museum forms a coherent geographical entity and represents historical unity. There are eleven refectories within the Museum, with rock-cut churches tables and benches. Each is associated with a church. Most of the churches in Goreme Open Air Museum belong to the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries. Then you will visit the Dark Church. The entrance is from the north through a winding tunnel which opens into a barrel-vaulted narthex. This church dates to the end of the 12th century. The Snake Church has a linear plan, consisting of two chambers, and boasts frescoes dating to the 11th century. Your next stop is the Apple Church, one of the most prominent buildings in the area with its vivid colors, four columns and a central dome with more frescoes from the 11th and 12th centuries. You will continue to the Buckle Church, a complex of four main chambers, and contains some of the most important samples of paintings that spans various periods. Departing the Goreme Open Air Museum, visit Uchisar, a natural rock citadel that is the tallest point in the area and is visible for a great distance. The underground city of Kaymaklı encompasses troglodyte cave-cities that were excavated as early as the Hittite era, which reached its height in the 14th century B.C. They were expanded over the centuries as various marauding armies traversed Central Anatolia in search of captives and plunder. There are 36 underground cities in Cappadocia. Finally, you stop at Avanos, a center for terracotta art since 3,000 B.C., to watch a demonstration in a pottery workshop, and a carpet-weaving workshop before returning to your hotel. Anatolian Houses – Standard Suite (B,L,D)
Day 6: Cappadocia / Kayseri / Istanbul / Izmir
This morning, you transfer to the airport in Kayseri for your departing flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Izmir is the city which is home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On the Aegean Coast in western Turkey, the city has managed to modernize while preserving its priceless archaeological and historical treasures. Izmir is an important port and trade center. It features thermal spas, the deep blue sea, and sandy beaches. Swissotel Gran Efes – Swiss Advantage Room (B)
Day 7: Izmir – Ephesus
Today discover the ancient Ionian city of Ephesus, which dates from the 1st century B.C. Near the Aegean Sea, this was one of the great cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor and home to the Temple of Artemis, also one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is a sacred site for Christians for its association with several biblical figures, including St. Paul, St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary. On the way to Ephesus, you stop at the house of the Virgin Mary, where she supposedly spent her later days. The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains (Bulbul Mountain) as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered. In Ephesus you have the chance to see spectacular ruins, some of which have recently been excavated. Enter through the Magnesia Gate walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Bouleterion, the Fountain of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, the Brothel, the Celsus Library, the Agoras, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums and the Great Theatre. The theater had seating for 25,000, and is where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. After lunch, tour the archaeological museum, a small museum in Selcuk that boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artifacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. The Temple of Artemis was completely rebuilt three times before its eventual destruction in 401. The next stop is the Basilica of St. John, now in ruins, built over the tomb of St. John the Apostle. It once rivaled St. Sophia in size and you still see graceful columns, mosaics and frescoes. Swissotel Gran Efes – Swiss Advantage Room (B,L)
Day 8: Izmir / Bodrum
This morning, drive to Bodrum where you will check into your hotel, an oasis by the sea. Take time to enjoy a treatment at the luxurious Six Senses Spa; lose yourself on the hotel's private beach; or discover 3,000 years of history. Bodrum is known for its climate, sea, natural beauty and active nightlife. Bodrum, known in antiquity as Halircarnasus, has been influenced by many cultures over the centuries including Carian, Leleges, Persian, Dorian, Helen, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay – Deluxe Room (B)
Day 9: Bodrum
Today is at your leisure to relax on the beach or the pool, and enjoy the fine amenities of your resort hotel. Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay – Deluxe Room (B)
Day 10: Bodrum / Istanbul / Casablanca, Morocco / Rabat
Early this morning you fly to Istanbul, where you connect with your flight to Casablanca, Morocco. Casablanca is a gleaming white city on the north coast where Morocco's international personality mixes with European influences. Here, you see the contrasts between traditional and modern themes as you walk through the old and new medinas. Originally a Carthaginian stronghold, it is now the second-largest city in Africa, after Cairo. After clearing customs and immigration at Casablanca's airport you are met by your private licensed national guide and driver, and are driven to Rabat, where you will check into your riad, the Villa Mandarine, and enjoy lunch. This charming villa has been renovated to preserve its original Hispano-Mauresque and Mediterranean authenticity. It sits among six acres with 700 orange trees, a blaze of flowers and lush vegetation creating an atmosphere of complete serenity. Rabat is the setting for the Royal Palace of his Majesty Mohammed VI. It is the seat of the government. It boasts the biggest university in the country and the city abounds with shops, bookstores, cinemas and theaters. Take in the romantic gardens of the ancient Chellah Necropolis. Then see the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the marble columns of the unfinished Hassan Tower. Wander the maze of streets that make up the Oudaias Kasbah, you will notice how Islamic arts blend well with the modern city. Overlooking the bay, you see the superb white medina of Sale-Sala Al Jadida, a treasure house of fine artwork. Villa Mandarine – Deluxe Room (B,L)
Day 11: Rabat / Meknes / Volubilis / Fes
Travel to the city of Meknes, one of Morocco's four Imperial cities. Its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meknes was chosen by the Sultan Moulay Ismaïl in 1672 to be the capital of his empire. It sits on a plateau serving as a virtual cross road for the South-North camel caravan traders and settlers. Throughout its history, the city's importance grew out of that strategic location as well as good weather, abundant water and fertile plains. The city's unity of style lends to it undeniable charm, enhanced by the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Explore some of its 40 kilometers of ramparts and monumental gates such as the Bab Mansour. From here you continue to the El Heri es-Souani, the granary of huge vaulted structures and stables. You will then visit the Christians' Prison, the splendid Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the Place el-Hedim and the Dar Jamai Museum. Travel to Volubilis, a city of ancient olive presses, mansions, incredible mosaics, monumental arches and Corinthian columns, where you gain a sense of Roman lifestyle and of the subsequent medieval Berber town. The site features the mansion containing the mosaic of the Labors of Hercules, the baths of Gallienus and baths of Forum with fragmented mosaics. Other sites include the House of Orpheus, the Cortege of Venus, the Gordian Palace, the House of the Wild Beast, the House of Nymphs, the House of the Seasons, and the House of Flavius Germanus. Enjoy a light lunch overlooking the ruins. Drive to Fes, where you will check into your luxury riad. The Riad Maison Bleue is among the best places to enjoy traditional riad-style property. The riad was built in 1915 as the family manor of the eminent Sidi Mohammed El Abbadi, an illustrious judge and astrologer of his day. Riad Maison Bleue – Suite (B,L,D)
Day 12: Fes
The fascinating Fes is 2,000 years old, and is another of Morocco's four Imperial cities. It is surrounded by nine miles of ramparts situated in a narrow valley, strategically positioned on the old caravan crossroads. This once connected the Saharan empires with the Atlantic and Mediterranean trading routes to Europe. Fes was once, after Mecca and Medina, held to be one of the holiest cities in the Islamic world. Moroccans say that Marrakech, Rabat and Casablanca live in the present, but that Fes lives in the past. European chroniclers of the Middle Ages wrote with awe of this city that for several centuries was the most civilized Western outpost of the Semitic world. With its two hundred mosques and holy shrines, Fes contains more places of worship than any other city in Morocco. At its peak, early in the 13th century, Fes el-Bali alone boasted almost eight hundred mosques and mausoleums for its 125,000 inhabitants. By the seventeenth century, however, the Scottish traveler William Lithgow reported that places of worship were far outstripped by some twelve thousand licensed brothels. With ancient ramparts set against a backdrop of the Middle Atlas Mountains, you and your guide will amble through the bustling maze of alleyways. The medina and souks offer every possible combination of pottery, Berber carpets, Fassi brassware, Jewish-originated silverware, traditional and modern jewelry, beautiful leather goods all amidst the pungent aromas of spices, herbs and oils. First you will visit the impressive Dar el Makhzen and a brief stop at the Royal Palace with its seven magnificent bronze gates. From here you walk through the Mellah with its intense atmosphere and fine examples of Mauro-Hispanic architecture. Drive to the Borj Sud for panoramic views of the medina. Then, begin your walking tour of the labyrinth of the ancient Fes Medina. Here you will see the Bou Inania Mosque and Medersa, and the Maimonides' clock. Walk by the colorful es-Sabbaghine with its Street of the Dyers and see the brass workers at es-Saffarine. You will see the exterior of the impressive al-Quarawiyyin Mosque and University and el-Atterine Medersa, passing the aromatic Souq el-Atterine area of spices and groceries. Continue to the delightful el-Nejjarine Square with its fountain and Woodworkers' Museum, stopping nearby for a light lunch. You will then go to the renowned tanneries on the bank of the Oued Fes; then see the potteries, perfumes and beauty products at the Souq el-Henna. Leaving the medina from the Bab Boujloud, you tour the magnificent ramparts with its beautiful 'Babs' as you make your way to the 16th century Saadien watchtower at the North Borj. Finally you will visit the Dar Batha Museum with its collection of carpets and woodwork. Riad Maison Bleue – Suite (B,L)
Day 13: Fes / Midelt / Erfoud / Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, you'll set out on an excursion into the Sahara Desert. Driving south through the cedar forests and beautiful scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountains, you stop for a light lunch in the mountains at the Berber town of Midelt. Continuing south through the dramatic Ziz Valley, you arrive at the desert town of Erfoud, situated at the beginning of the impressive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert. Almost one million palm trees grow in the region, so it is not surprising that the date should be its symbol. Erfoud is also one of the largest oasis in Morocco and is the departure point for visits to Merzouga, where you can see a desert erg, the great dunes of the Sahara. Change to an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle to continue to the Hotel Auberge Du Sud. Then, you climb onto the back of a camel – the "Ship of the Desert" – on a ride that takes you up to Erg Chebbi, the highest dunes in Morocco's Sahara, for an amazing sunset that color the sands from gold to purple. At nightfall, a canopy of stars looks as though you could reach out and grab them. Enjoy a Moroccan dinner around the camp fire accompanied by ethnic musicians and a dancer. Auberge Du Sud – Nomads' Tent Bivouac (B,L,D)
Day 14: Erg Chebbi / Merzouga / Dades Valley / Todra Gorges / Tinehrir / Skoura / Ouarzazate
After a brilliant sunrise, relish your Bedouin breakfast of tea, 'sand' bread, jam, and cheese. Return via camel to the Hotel Auberge du Sud in Merzouga where you will board your 4x4 for your journey to Erfoud and your original vehicle. Then, head westward through route of 1,000 Kasbahs in the Dadès Valley. You enter the fabulous Todra Gorges and have lunch at the town of Tinehrir, at the mouth of the Gorges. Travel on into the Dades Gorges and on to the luxurious Skoura Oasis, with its postcard perfect colors of red earth, yellow dust, green oasis and a brilliant blue sky. Encounter the magnificent 17th century Kasbahs, the most beautiful of these being the living museum of Amerhidl. With its towers and fine decorations, the Kasbah could serve a movie set. Continue on Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight. Designed as a typical, walled Berber-styled Kasbah, built in 1992, Le Berbere Palace, the best hotel in Ouarzazate, is set amidst 11 hectares of beautiful gardens and is just a short walk down the hill to the city center. Le Berbere Palace – Deluxe Room (B,L,D)
Day 15: Ouarzazate / Taourirt / Tiffoultoute / Ksar Ait Benhaddou / Marrakech
After breakfast this morning, you briefly visit the Kasbah of Taourirt. This Kasbah once belonged to El Haj T'hami el Mezouari el Glaoui, who played a vital role in uniting all of Morocco, but is still viewed as a traitor and collaborator by most Moroccans. You then visit the Kasbah of Tiffoultoute. An old fortress whose rooftops offer a magnificent panoramic view of the valley, the Kasbah was built on the upper reaches of an adobe village. Here you can climb the terrace for breathtaking panoramic views. This Kasbah was actually transformed into a hotel during the filming of Lawrence of Arabia in 1962. The final leg of your voyage of discovery of Morocco's multifaceted south takes you to the final Ksar Aït Ben Haddou, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop to many Hollywood films. Visit different Berber and Jewish Kasbahs so closely-knit that they appear to be one complete building, backed up against the looming mountain. After lunch, continue to Marrakech and your hotel in the medina. The spacious boutique town house, Riad El Fenn, was once a palace in ruins, but it has been carefully and artistically renovated to make it more spacious and modern than most other riads. The air conditioned guest rooms in five interconnected houses are furnished to a high standard with locally-sourced 1950s furniture and locally produced sumptuous textiles. The best suites have their own plunge pool and private terrace with wonderful views across the old city. There are quiet areas for yoga, cool courtyards where trays of mint tea and cake appear every afternoon and a family of tortoises amble beneath bougainvillea tumbling down the walls and a home cinema screening room for watching DVDs. After checking in, you will set out on a brief familiarization excursion of this cosmopolitan city in a horse-drawn carriage to see the famous ramparts and monuments of this garden city including the delightful Majorelle Gardens and Museum belonging to the late fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent. Returning to your riad, you can dine at the restaurant, which is supplied daily by fresh local ingredients from its own organic garden, either outside in the courtyard or on the roof terrace overlooking the ancient city with the High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. Riad El Fenn – Colonnade Room (B,L,D)
Day 16: Marrakech
After a leisurely breakfast, you set out into the Kasbah and Mellah (once the Jewish Quarter) to the lavishly-decorated Saadien Tombs. This is the ancient cemetery of the shorfa, the descendants of the Prophet Mohammed. Here you see the Prayer Hall with its horseshoe arches, the tombs of the Alaouite princes from the 18th century and a large tomb of the Black Sultan. Walk through the Hall of Twelve Columns and the central mausoleum of Ahmed el Mansour. There are 33 other tombs of Saadien princes. The late 19th-century Dar el Bahia Palace built by craftsmen from Fes for the black slave Si' Ahmed Ben Musa (or Bou Ahmed). The attractive, Harem Courtyard has been featured in many movies. The Dar Si Said Museum was a palace built by Mehdi Mnebhi (1894-1908), Moroccan ambassador to London. Restored in 1997, it now houses both traditional and contemporary exhibitions of Moroccan arts and sculpture. The Bert Flint Museum is housed in a riad constructed at the turn of the twentieth century in Hispano-Mauresque style. Flint, a Dutch anthropologist and art historian, displays his excellent collection of costumes, jewelry, weaponry, basketwork, musical instruments, Moroccan art, artifacts, carpets and furniture collected over a period of 50 years as he traveled along the Gold Road from the Atlas Mountains to Timbuktu. You continue into the medina to the 14th-century Ben Youssef Medersa, one of the most beautiful buildings in Marrakech that housed the Islamic equivalent of a monastery. See the Almoravid Dynasty Koubba, the oldest building in Marrakech and the only Almoravid building to remain standing in Morocco. Probably an annex for the Ben Youssef Mosque for centuries, it was covered over amid the many reconstructions of the mosque. This little building is significant not only because it's very old, but because its style is at the root of all Moroccan architecture. The next stop is the Marrakech Museum of Art and on into the labyrinth of narrow covered alleyways of the famous souqs, finishing your journey with a lunch overlooking the Djmaa el Fnaa Square. Back at your riad, you may opt to simply relax in the late afternoon or choose to further explore the city. Late this evening, you can enjoy tea and pastries in the Cafe De France, which overlooks Djmaa El Fnaa Square. At night the plaza comes alive with a complex series of circles of people. Each circle, or halqah, is formed by crowds of individuals whose attention is fixed on whatever snake charmer, acrobat or storyteller has caught their eye. It is an endlessly fascinating spectacle to watch. Riad El Fenn – Colonnade Room (B,L)
Day 17: Marrakech
This morning, you participate in a memorable lesson in the art of traditional Moroccan cuisine with your Berber hostess in her authentic home just outside of Marrakech. You gain insight into real Berber life, culture and traditions during this hands-on cultural connection. Your national guide escorts you to the Cafe De France in the Djmaa El FnaaSquare to meet your hostess, Nezha, who takes you into the ancient Mellah, and, away from the tourist souks. She will help you pick spices to be included in your lesson while she describes their diversity and importance to each traditional dish, from paprika, cardamom, fennel curry, anise, saffron, and orange oil. From here, you select the vegetables, fish, lamb and/or poultry, couscous and sheets of pastilla for the meal you have selected. After short drive to her village of Tougouna, begin your lesson in the preparation of the meal, which will include a starter such as seasoned Baba Ghanoush (brazed eggplant topped with tomatoes) eaten as a dip with khoubz - home-baked Berber bread with olive oil pressed from the trees in her garden. The main meal may be couscous of beef, lamb or fish, or the classic dish of seven vegetables; Tagines of beef, lamb or chicken with pickled lemon and/or with apricots and dates flavored with spices. You learn how to pour tea, such as mint or verbena tea, with fresh mint picked from her garden. Then, you settle in to enjoy your meal together. You will leave with recipes to take home. Before you return to your riad in Marrakech late in the afternoon, you might wish to accompany Nezha on a stroll around her village to meet some of the residents, another unique opportunity not to be missed, to see the local bakery and small shops carrying out their daily trade as they exchange gossip. The evening is at leisure to go where you will within the city, accompanied by your driver and guide. Riad El Fenn – Colonnade Room (B,L)
Day 18: Marrakech / Essaouira
After a leisurely breakfast, travel west to Essaouira on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean where you will check into an authentic late 17th-century graceful riad, a former palace. Recent renovations took four years to complete. It is in the heart of Essaouira's medina just a short walk from the main Moulay Hassan Square, the Othello Gardens, a scenic harbor and sandy beaches. Here you savor a luxurious combination of traditional design, modern conveniences and refined hospitality. With tiled and marble floors throughout, the 10 suites (all no smoking) each enjoys different decoration, all with private bathroom/shower, balcony, flat screen TV and free minibar. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy Essaouira, which was the ancient Phoenician town of Mogador. It was abandoned by the Portuguese in 1541, and not until 1765 was Mogador transformed into a fortified city by the Alaouite Sultan Sidi Mohammad Ibn Abdullah. The ramparts were never that effective in keeping out the marauding tribesmen, and now it is a charming artists' town with its old port and cannons overlooking the fishing fleet. Essaouira invites you to wander through the narrow alleyways of the medina, to witness artisans at work making their wooden tables, boxes and sundry items in lemon or briar wood inlaid with mother of pearl. Purple dyes produced by the crushed shellfish were exported from the offshore Purple Islands by the conquering Romans to color the togas of the rich back home. Riad Mumtaz Mahal – Suite (B)
Day 19: Essaouira / Safi / El Oualidia / El Jadida / Azemmour / Casablanca
After breakfast today, you set off up north along the Atlantic coastline to stop first at Safi, known also as Little Jerusalem. Safi boasts of having the first Muslim Mosque in the kingdom, as well as Portuguese buildings dating back more than five centuries. The world-renowned Safi pottery pieces elaborately trimmed with tooled silver overlay are beautifully displayed with their rich designs, styles, and colors, each piece having been wheel-thrown and hand-finished by skilled artisans. Continuing north alongside the Atlantic Ocean via Cap Beddouza you arrive at the seaside resort town of El Oualidia, a simple place still off the tourists' map offers peace and quiet on the legendary Barbary Coast. See a hilltop Kasbah built in the 16th century. At the foot of the hill, there are the ruins of the once-elegant summer palace of Sultan Mohammed V (the grandfather of the current King Mohammed VI), its regal steps descending to within a few feet of a lagoon. Surrounded by lofty dark-green stone pines, and tumbled down for half a century now, the palace has a perfect view of the whole lagoon and the distant narrow breach into the ocean. El Oualidia's well-kept secret is its oyster beds, which sends oysters all over Morocco. You may see a fleet of candy-pink fishing boats lies high on the dunes overlooking the ocean, and avocets, cormorants, oystercatchers, stilts, and redshanks. You now continue to El Jadida, known as "The New One." Founded in 1513 by the Portuguese as Mazagao, which was their first and last possession in Morocco, El Jadida is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a small, delightful coastal town with several three meter-thick bastions - L'Ange, Saint Sebastian, Saint Antoine and Saint Esprit, which were destroyed in 1769 by the same Portuguese, who were forced to leave Morocco, but were subsequently restored to their former armed state. Taken back from the Portuguese in 1769, Mazagao was to become a Jewish Mellah (or Quarter). Your first stop is at the old fortress inside which lies an ancient structure that escaped the destruction of the fleeing Portuguese. The misnamed "Portuguese Cisterns", as they were actually built by the Romans originally to store grain, were then used by the Portuguese as a fresh water cistern to withstand sieges. The Cistern was actually discovered by accident in 1977 by a Jewish spice merchant and where Orson Wells shot the riot scenes for his film Othello. You leave there to continue to the Porto do Mar to visit a communal bakery. A short walk brings you to the Bastion of St Sebastian, home of the old prison compound and the Tribunal of the Inquisition. You continue to the Mellah and an early19th-century synagogue, as the Star of David underneath a Muslim crescent on the wall testifies. Some believe it symbolizes the appreciation of the Jewish population of the time at being accepted by an Islamic country after fleeing Spain and persecution at the hands of the Inquisition and of their desire to integrate into Moroccan life. Integration was never really complete, however, as Jews here always lived under a different set of laws to those of Muslims (one was they were not allowed to wear shoes). No Jews live here now, as they relocated to Israel. On now to Azemmour, a natural port that has been under Carthaginian rule and later Portuguese control. Here, Dar el Baroud (powder storage house of the Portuguese) bastion guards the now-ruined Kasbah, the Arab medina and Jewish Mellah (the synagogue of Rabbi Abraham Moul Niss is still frequently used). The final leg of your journey takes you to the White City of Casablanca, where you explore the interior of the beautiful Hassan II Mosque (closed on Fridays), the second largest mosque in the Islamic world after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. This architectural masterpiece, a symbol of an Islam open to the world, took seven years to complete using 50 million man-hours. The mosque was inaugurated on August 30, 1993 and was built partially on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the farthest western point of the Maghreb. Conceived by the French architect Michel Pinseau (1924-1999), the mosque employed 3,300 craftsmen from all over Morocco. The mosque has 53,000 square meters of carved cedar wood, 67,000 square meters of plasterwork, and some 10,000 square meters of sculpted ornamentation and writings. It contains on the ground floor an oblong Prayer Hall of perfect symmetry measuring 200 x 100 meters. Supported by 78 pillars of granite, marble and onyx, this vast space supports a retractable roof covered with emerald green tiles - the symbolic color of Islam, representing Mother Earth. The Prayer Hall can welcome to prayer 25,000 believers inside and 80,000 on the adjoining esplanade. Embedded in the axis of the southern facade, a 210 meter-high minaret boasts a laser beam of 30 kilometer reach pointing towards Mecca. This magnificent mosque also encompasses a medersa (school of Koranic learning), a library, a national museum and immense lecture halls, all beautifully decorated by artisans from all over Morocco: frescoes and zelliges in traditional geometrical motifs; painted and sculptured woods, stuccos of intricate designs, arabesques in decorative drawings and writings in brilliant color. After touring the mosque, you check into your hotel for your final evening in Morocco. Staying at Le Doge is an enchanting experience. You are transported back to the Art Deco era as in each of the 16 rooms and suites is dedicated to an artist from that period. The sophistication, elegance and refinement of the Le Doge are carried on through to its gourmet restaurant, its spa and its hanging garden, the crowning glory of this exceptional hotel. Hotel Le Doge – Passion Suite (B)
Day 20: Casablanca / Depart
After breakfast this morning, you will check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. (B)
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"Wow someone just told me that even Kyle sent me well wishes. If that's true then thank u Kyle," she tweeted.
What Kyle did was actually retweet a link to an article about how Carlton passed out in a restaurant and was sent to the hospital unconscious Wednesday night. The article was tweeted with the caption, "We send prayers and love to Carlton Gebbia tonight! Hopefully she will be ok soon!"
Unfortunately for Kyle, some of Carlton's fans told her that Kyle only did so just so she could look like a good person. They pointed out that Kyle did not even direct the tweet to her but only posted it on her Twitter account. Carlton, who admitted that she passed out from drinking too much tequila shots, did an about-face and agreed with them.
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