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Pseudo Americana
Tom Blachford's photography renders functional, man-made structures into strange dreams that fluctuate between reality and fantasy.
Spatial Dimensions
Slovakia-born Mária Švarbov completed her studies in conservation, restoration and archaeology before dedicating herself to photography in 2010.
Ethereal Movements
The inventive performance group return to Sadler's Wells with an exploration into their own potential both physically and existentially.
Cyclical Installation
Included in the 2016-2017 Sydney International Art Series, MCA Australia launches Tatsuo Miyajima's first major life survey in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cinematic Retrospection
Joshua Jordan is an American fashion photographer who executes cinematic shoots of iconographic journeys with structural consideration.
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Aesthetica Magazine Issue 73 October/November
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Included within this year's collaboration with LCC is Kate Amery who explores the way in which human beings interact with the natural environment.
5 To See This Weekend
As September rolls into October, a whole host of new exhibitions open their doors, leaving us spoilt for choice when it comes to 5 To See.
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For the first time ever, Louise Bourgeois's series of 38 soft-ground etchings created between 2006 and 2010 are on show together at Hauser & Wirth, Somerset.
Q+A with Julian Charrière, Sean Kelly Gallery, New York
Julian Charrière's new show opens at Sean Kelly Gallery, New York, with three different bodies of work. We catch up with the artist about the exhibition,
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Korea International Art Fair 2016, Seoul
Korea International Art Fair returns to Seoul for its 15th anniversary, creating a place where gallery curators and artists from all over the world will exhibit their work to an international audience.
ASFF 2016: Official Selection Trailer
The BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival returns for its sixth year, running 3 – 6 November and taking place in 15 distinct venues across York.
Günther Uecker: Verletzte Felder, Dominique Lévy, London
Dominique Lévy, London, exhibits new work from German artist Günther Uecker. Verletzte Felder (Wounded Fields) is Uecker's first solo show in London for over 50 years.
Next Generation 2016: Combining Photography and Philosophy
Richard Nicholson, one of the photographers included within the 2016 Next Generation feature, talks to Aesthetica about his creative processes.
Regeneration: Anselm Kiefer, NSU Art Museum, Florida
For his new exhibition, on view during Art Basel Miami Beach, Anselm Kiefer is celebrated as a post-World War Two artist at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.
Robert Therrien: Works 1975–1995, Parasol Unit, London.
Parasol Unit, London, opens a new exhibition featuring the work of American sculpture artist, Robert Therrien, covering a career informed by Minimalism.
Q&A with Emilia van Lynden, Unseen Photo Fair & Festival
Unseen returns for its fifth edition, introducing a programme that will challenge, excite and inspire. We speak to Head of Artistic Affairs, Emilia van Lynden.
You Say You Want a Revolution?, V&A, London
A major new exhibition at the V&A seeks to encapsulate a monumental time, both in British culture and internationally: the late 1960's. You Say You Want a Revolution?
5 To See This Weekend
Running into mid-September, a medley of art fairs are preparing for previews. Our 5 To See features Shezad Dawood in London and a tribute to David Bowie in LA.
Next Generation 2016: Fragmented Narratives
As part of the Next Generation collaboration, we interview Yunya Yin about her practice and experiences at London College of Communication.
Kishio Suga, Situations, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan
Pirelli HangarBicocca will showcase the first European retrospective dedicated to Kishio Suga. Situations shows installation pieces from 1969 to the present day.
Louise Bourgeois, Structures of Existence: The Cells, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark
One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Louise Bourgeois has been an important figure amongst the Louisiana collection.
Helsinki Design Week 2016
The words "Scandinavian design" have become a shorthand for sleek, understated and beautiful minimalism. But Scandi design is far from a catch all term.
Pipilotti Rist, Pixel Forest, New Museum, New York
The New Museum hosts the first New York survey of work by Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist, recognised internationally for her multimedia installations.
Jane and Louise Wilson, Undead Sun: We Put the World Before You, mima, Middlesbrough
This October, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art hosts an exhibition by Turner Prize-nominated artists Jane and Louise Wilson: a focus on World War One.
Q+A with Sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld OBE: Hard Beauty, Hignell Gallery
Helaine Blumenfeld is widely acclaimed, having been spoken about in the context of Henry Moore. We catch up with her before exhibiting at Hignell Gallery.
5 To See This Weekend
As September marks the beginning of a new term, you may be looking for some fresh inspiration. Our 5 To See combines a mixed-media and filmic shows.
Next Generation 2016: Forms and Textures
Aesthetica interview Elliott Lowe, one of the featured artists from Issue 72's image collaboration with London College of Communication.
Thomas Kern, Haiti. The Perpetual Liberation, Fotostiftung Schweiz
Photographer Thomas Kern (b.1965) has for many years visited the island of Haiti to document its turbulent history. Kern's images capture scenes of everyday life.
Lorna Simpson: Salon 94 Bowery, New York
African-American artist Lorna Simpson marks her third solo exhibition at Salon 94 Bowery, showcasing paintings from their premiere in the 55th Venice Biennale.
#SafePassage: Ai Weiwei at FOAM, Amsterdam.
FOAM, Amsterdam, presents a new exhibition by Ai Weiwei. #SafePassage explores the daily struggles between the individual and political structures.
5 To See This Weekend
Our 5 To See highlights a selection of adventurous exhibitions to retain those summer spirits this September. Abdoulaye Konaté inspires us with a series of installations rich in his Malian heritage.
Contemporary Istanbul 2016
Contemporary Istanbul, the region's leading arts fair returns in 2016 for its 11th edition, taking place in November. The event showcases exciting work from the region, alongside prominent international works.
Gabriela Torres Ruiz, Shortlisted, Haus am Kleistpark Kunstpreis
Aesthetica Art Prize artist Gabriela Torres Ruiz has been shortlisted for the Haus am Kleistpark Kunstpreis, which is granted annually by the municipal galleries Tempelhof-Schoeneberg-Berlin.
Q+A with Conceptual Artist, Anna Fafaliou
Anna Fafaliou is a London-based conceptual and visual artist fascinated by the relationship between the colour white and memory. We talk to the artist about her practice.
Aesthetica Creative Writing Award: Last Day to Enter
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Aesthetica Art Prize Call For Entries Countdown: Last Day
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Rashid Johnson : Fly Away, Hauser and Wirth, New York
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Aesthetica Art Prize Call for Entries Countdown: 2 Days to Go
There are two days left to enter the Aesthetica Art Prize. In the call for entries countdown, we speak to previously longlisted artist Shaelene Murray who works within a feminist art practice.
Estuary 2016
Launching on 17 September and running for 16 days, Estuary is a new biennial arts festival inspired by the Thames Estuary and situated in historic locations along the Essex and Kent shorelines.
Artichoke: Great Fire 350, London.
This August Artichoke marks the Great Fire of London with a range of spectacular art installations, performances and talk that give unique perspectives on a significant moment within the country's history.
Aesthetica Art Prize Call for Entries Countdown: 2 Days to Go, Photography
We're getting closer to the Aesthetica Art Prize Call for Entries deadline, and with two days left to submit your work, its time to finalise your selections. Karolina Rupp talks about her entry Prospect Poem.
Tracey Emin and William Blake in Focus, Tate Liverpool
From September, Tate Liverpool will demonstrate a shared concern with spirituality, birth and death in the work of two prominent artists from disparate times: Tracey Emin and William Blake.
Aesthetica Art Prize Call for Entries Countdown: 4 Days to Go
There are four days remaining to enter this year's Aesthetica Art Prize. In the countdown we explore Nathan Walsh's painted world which in some ways resembles the society we live in.
Past and Present: How Much Has Your City Changed? Q+A with Sunlife
Sunlife have launched a new campaign featuring past and present views into notable cities, including Birmingham, York and London. Aesthetica catch up with the company about the relevance of nostalgia.
Last Weekend to Enter the 10th Aesthetica Creative Writing Award
As the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award call for entries deadline approaches, we look back at last year's Fiction Winner Jasmine Sky Ruff who was selected for her short story Polaroid Venation.
Flesh, York Art Gallery.
This September York Art Gallery collaborates with Dr Jo Applin (University of York) to curate an exhibition that challenges ideas about the representation of skin in the art world.
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Through the use of the photographic image, Tony Maj is concerned with the manipulation of evidence. He transforms familiar environments, objects or settings to create scenarios charged with tension.
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Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Rockbund Art Museum, Shanghai
This autumn, Rockbund Art Museum (RAM) will stage the first solo exhibition of the influential international artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957-1996) in Greater China, 20 years after his death.
Aesthetica Art Prize Call For Entries Countdown: 8 Days To Go. Painting.
Hilary Powell's works comprise often overlooked processes, materials, people and places. Moving in and out of scrapyards, academia, demolition sites and chemistry labs, she is…
PAD to Celebrate 10 Years
Opening on 3 October, this year's PAD London marks the 10-year milestone for the annual art and design fair. To celebrate its anniversary, the event will be held in a bold white tent on Berkeley Square.
Visa pour L'image: International Festival of Photojournalism, Perpignan, France
The international festival of photojournalism, Perpignan, returns in 2016 with works from all over the world presented in a myriad of awe-inspiring exhibitions across the city.
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Johan Lund's longlisted work Into the mist embodies peace and tranquility. Capturing the beauty in the world around us, photography Lund invites the viewer to escape the busyness of everyday life.
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Next Generation 2016 Interview with Photographer Anne Erhard
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Photo Docks Art Fair 2016
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Clément Cogitore: L'intervalle de résonance, Palais de Tokyo, Paris
The moment you enter the Palais de Tokyo you're already in a parallel universe. The viewer is invited to experience a video installation by Clément Cogitore (b. 1983).
Interview with Photographer Sophie Harris Taylor, Francesca Maffeo Gallery
Sophie Harris-Taylor: MTWTFSS Chapter 1. 2010-2015 is a solo exhibition by the artist, who presents private moments of her photographic diary at Francesca Maffeo Gallery, Leigh on Sea.
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In the call for entries countdown, we speak to longlisted artist Bruno Fontana whose photographic practice studies our society reflected in both urban environments and landscapes.
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As festival season hits its peak, our 5 To See collates a selection of dynamic shows to supplement your activities and excursions this weekend. Goodman Gallery premieres Shirin Neshat's videos.
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Toronto Eaton Centre
Toronto Eaton Centre is Toronto's most unique and iconic shopping centre. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a premium selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. Toronto's top tourist destination, located in the heart of the city, it is an exciting shopping experience with 47 million plus visitors per year. In 2016, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue will open their doors ushering in a new chapter at Toronto Eaton Centre.
Toronto Eaton Centre is located at the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street. Conveniently located on the subway line, Dundas Station and Queen Station.
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Video: The Concert Corner - Summerfest's first headliner, recapping Bob Dylan and more
After a two-week hiatus due to Superstorm Sandy, the Concert Corner with CineStars' Brittany Umar is up and running again. (CineStars is based in New Jersey, and was without power for over a week because of the storm.)
For this installment I take a look back at two shows I recently reviewed - Bob Dylan at the BMO Harris Bradley Center last Thursday, and R. Kelly's randy show at the Milwaukee Theatre Saturday - plus take a look at the week's big show with Journey (don't stop believin' people) and Summerfest's first headliner announcement. »Read Full Blog Post
Wisconsin dogs taking Westminster honors
The Westminster Kennel Club Show is seeing dogs with Wisconsin ties trotting off with honors. And one of them has a name worthy of the state.
The long-haired dachshund "Cheese," a.k.a. "Hundeleben Queen's Armada," is co-owned by Kaileigh Gonzalez of St. Francis and took best in breed at the show. »Read Full Article(1)
Potawatomi Casino invites public to join in setting world record Soul Train dance line
Potawatomi Bingo Casino will celebrate Black History Month and attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world's longest Soul Train dance line by asking hundreds of participants to bust a move at 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the casino.
The current record is 291 participants and was set in Philadelphia in February, 2012. »Read Full Article
Bullet for My Valentine; Foals; Erin Boheme; Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison; Otis Taylor; Ballake Sissoko
'Sindbad' a delightful adventure for Prometheus Trio
The Prometheus Trio sailed into uncharted waters Monday evening, with delightful results.
With instrumentation of violin, cello and piano, therefore known as a "piano trio," the trio's stock in trade is the rich piano-trio literature, with occasional guest musicians broadening the repertoire. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee Beer Week coming in spring
The dates for Milwaukee Beer Week are inked. Set your taste buds for April 13 through 20 when the city celebrates with public and exclusive events; sampling and sharing beer.
The complete schedule is only penciled in. Look to TapMilwaukee.com and the beer page for future details. »Read Full Article
Video: Grammy crasher reveals how he did it
Despite heightened security at the 55th Grammy Awards Sunday, Ukranian TV journalist and celebrity prankster Vitalii Sediuk managed to infiltrate the Staples Center and nearly accept an award on Adele's behalf.
Take a look in the video below. »Read Full Article(1)
Local band Celebrated Workingman calls it quits
Fans of local rock group Celebrated Workingman, I hope you aren't busy Saturday night. Just four days before the group is slated to open for Retribution Gospel Choir at Cactus Club, Workingman's frontman Mark Waldoch has announced on Facebook that Saturday's gig will be the band's last.
No explanation was given for the break-up, but Waldoch gushed about a special bassist booked for the show--Milwaukeean Scott Schoenbeck, of The Promise Ring and Dashboard Confessional fame--and expressed gratitude to the band's supporters. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Mmmm...paczki
Putting the fat in Fat Tuesday, paczki (pronounced POONCH-key) are so baaaad/so gooood Polish doughnuts, stuffed with glorious, gooey filling (such as prune, raspberry or bavarian cream), fried up for Fat Tuesday. (Lent's tomorrow; might as well indulge just a little bit.)
You'll be able to find paczki in grocery stores and bakeries about town, but the unofficial headquarters for paczki are National Bakery & Deli locations in Milwaukee (3200 S. 16th St.), Brookfield (13820 W. Greenfield Ave.) and Greendale (5637 Broad St.). The bakeries open up at 6:30 a.m., and over 30,000 paczki will be sold. But its best to get there early to be safe; accordion players, and fantasies about that first bite, will help you pass the time. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Tim McGraw to headline Summerfest on July 5
Summerfest has announced its second Marcus Amphitheater headliner for 2013, and it's another country A-lister.
Tim McGraw, along with opening support from Brantley Gilbert (who performed in Milwaukee just last month) and country duo Love and Theft, will bring his "Two Lanes of Freedom" tour to the amphitheater July 5. »Read Full Article(10)


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Did/does this annoy anyone else?
If your SO drinks while you are pregnant.
I guess my thought is - we are in this together, so if I have to suffer, so do you! Lol. It just feels like he is being a team player and being supportive thru the tough nine months. Anyone else feel the same?
My husband says to me its only 9 months, so why can't he do it too?
Mind you, we are NOT alcoholics. We socially drink, which isn't too often. But still, I feel left out and like my feelings are not cared about when he goes out and drinks anyways, or worse, in front of me!
Then again, I AM 7 weeks pregnant and maybe I'm just a B****! Lol!
Our first pregnancy together I told him before we even got pregnant, he would have to stick it out with me on the sober end. He promised he would and then drank anyways. It was really hurtful. Stupid empty promises.
I am so sorry. No it's not okay for him to drink when you can't. Does he drink in fromt of you?
It was a ridiculous demand to make in the first place. And the very fact that you made it, PLUS that it is SOOO stressfull that you cannot drink while he does, puts a lie to your statement that you are NOT alcoholics.
yeah, i think supporting each other is very essential to a healthy and well being mom -
It never bothered me. I would even pick him up the occasional 6 pack for him.
Never bothered me either. I do hope things get better for you guys & congrats on your pregnancy :)!
My DH is a big sports fan and drinks while he watches the game. Its not a big deal to me because I honestly dont drink much even if I am not pregnant. I am not 21 wks pregnant and for Valentine's Day we even went to a hockey game where he drank.. not a big deal. I am happy in our relationship and dont sweat the small stuff.
Dont worry, pregnancy can make your hormones go crazzzzy! LOL I used to cry that my stomach no longer went under water when I took a bath.. We all have our moments :)
Quoting paganbaby:
I am so sorry. No it's not okay for him to drink when you can't. Does he drink in fromt of you?


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One of two items on the agenda for the commission's meeting is a request to revoke the minor use permit for Hugo's Gymfitness in the Centre Pointe Business Park.
After receiving complaints from neighboring businesses, city staff visited Gymfitness and found the 11,530-square-foot space was not being used in the manner that had been approved, according to an agenda report on the request.
The Planning Commission approved a permit in February 2008 for Hugo Cherre to use 1,006 square feet for instructional space, 1,122 square feet for office space and 9,620 square feet of storage space to house equipment for his mobile gymnastics training program, according to the report.
In May 2008, city officials visited Gymfitness and found the business was using more space for instruction than was approved, and that no approvals or occupancy certificates had been granted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department or the county departments of building and safety and environmental services.
The report states the business was also hosting sleepovers, parties and day care for children under 6 years old.
Gymfitness offers instructional programs including gymnastics, cheerleading, martial arts, rock climbing and dance, according to the business' Web site.
In October 2008, Gymfitness submitted an incomplete minor use permit application requesting approval for the unpermitted improvements, according to the agenda report.
On Tuesday the Planning Commission will be asked to open a public hearing and allow staff to return on April 21 with a possible resolution.
According to the report, Gymfitness has four options: Use the space as it was originally approved; find a different property; apply for a permit for a shared parking agreement with the neighboring businesses; or apply for a variance to the parking requirements.
In other business, the commission will be asked to approve the subdivision of a 2.75-acre parcel at 24740 Valley Street in Newhall.
The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd.
At 5:30 p.m. in the Century Conference Room at City Hall there will be a presentation on the traffic model being developed by the city and the county.


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Sponsorship debate to continue at Düsseldorf Summit
Four high-ranking representatives from the fields of sport, politics and TV media will share their perspectives on the decision to revise the German Interstate Broadcasting Agreement on the main stage at the 6th Sponsors Sports Media Summit.
The unanimous agreement by the sixteen minister presidents of the German federal states three months ago will see a sponsoring ban for public service broadcasters after 8pm, commencing in 2013.
Dagmar Freitag, chair of the Sports Committee, German Bundestag, Dr. Clemens Prokop, president of the German Athletics Association, Zeijko Karajica, chief exectuive of Sport1 and Michael Amsinck, managing director of SportA will all take to the main stage during the summit.
Many sports official foresee a huge loss in earnings and fear that sporting disciplines broadcast on TV channels including ARD and ZDF will die out when the law comes into effect.
The Summit will take place on 19th May at the ISS Dome in Düsseldorf.


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Nice hotel, super location
We were in Place d'Armes late September and indeed some construction still went on, and this will defintely pay off.
The room we had was large enough, the bath room was clean and P d'A has a really romantic Italian style garden with a little pool, like in Melrose Place (for those who remember the series).
The hotel offers tasty croissants and a good cup of coffee as breakfast (which I guess may apply more to continental Europeans).
The location is superb and we got a great rate of $50 through the visitors center!
Staff and Reservations Desk Need to Learn Customer Service
When calling to try and make a reservation I was passed around, hung up on and was treated as if they were doing me a big favor by speaking to me! I requested 2 rooms one with a street Balcony and one in the back with first floor courtyard access. Well you would have thought I asked him to actually do his job, or something equally crazy! I was informed that Balconey rooms are first come first served ONLY. NO RESERVATIONS??? Is this a hotel??? I wanted a balcony and was willing to pay for it, BUT was told NO!! They are available but maybe they could do something; "If you know what I mean". Giving me the distinct impression that a shake down at check in was in store!!!!!!! BEWARE They try to pawn off the WINDOWLESS INTERIOR ROOMS (we called it CELL BLOCK H_LL), They tried this last year too; but we were actually standing in the lobby and were savvy enough to ask to see the room BEFORE handing over the money. I had stayed at the hotel last year and to be honest they have one of the most New Orleans-ish courtyards in town BUT THE ROOMS ARE SMALL, IN NEED OF CLEANING, THE BEDS WERE SCAREY AND EVERTHING NEEDS UPDATING!! The family who owns this hotel should get their staff in hand!! I will never stay at this hotel again!! There are many other NICE hotels with better service, DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!
Place d'Armes Robbery
I booked a room at Place d'Armes based on reviews from this website.
What a dissapointment! I paid regular rates to stay in a hotel that was in the middle of reconstruction. There was work underday in the hallway outside my room and in the room directly above mine. Just imagine spending a late night on Bourbon Street and being awakend by pounding from the room above at 7 a.m. I'll never return to this rude establishment. The nerve!
Be Warned: Renovation Going On!
We had booked reservations at the Place D'Armes based on the reviews given here, but upon arriving September 4, we were dismayed to find half the hotel undergoing extensive renovations! If paint smell, scaffolding and workmen turn you on, this is the place. Fortunately the hotel staff were exceptional and allowed us to move to the Hotel St.
Marie, also in the French Quarter. Beautiful courtyard with pool, beautiful hotel and we definitely recommend this hotel until the Place D'Armes reconstruction is completed.
Wonderful Vacation
Just returned from a trip to New Orleans. We stayed at the Place de Armes a half block from Jackson Square. The entire stay was wonderful. Everyone from the bell hops to the front desk, to the housekeeping staff was friendly, warm and helpful. The atmosphere was incredible with a nice pool and courtyard. We have visited NOLA 9 times in 7 years and this will be the ONLY hotel i will stay at in the future. Congratulations to the management for having such a great staff !
Fantastic Location!
Place d'Armes has one of the best locations in New Orleans...just steps away from Jackson Square. We could walk everywhere. The staff was very helpful and courteous and we all agreed, we would stay there again.
It's not fancy, but the location compensates for that, and the courtyard is so inviting!
Great hotel...will return!
We found this hotel on Trip Advisor and after reading the reviews posted here, we decided to try it out. I was delighted by the location (one-half block from Jackson Square), the beauty of the courtyard and pool (staff mentioned that a magazine is photographing the courtyard for a story this month) and the friendly service by staff who were always quick to offer help and make recommendations. The hotel is very old, built in the late 1700's and was formerly an old boys school. We had a pleasant courtside room and the accomodations were satisfactory.
My boy especially enjoyed the pool and I loved the fresh flowers on each table at the complimentary breakfast. Good job Place d'Armes - thank you for a lovely visit and we'll see you next year!! :-)
I Loved It!
This is surely in the top 3 hotels I've ever stayed in. It was the most luxurious or biggest, but I was able to get the best nights sleep of any other hotel . The hotel is located a few blocks from Jackson Square. It is a very historic looking hotel.The people were very helpful and friendly. There was a nice courtyard with trees that happened to be blooming with very pretty flowers. Made for a perfect pic of my wife and I. Now for the part that I liked the most..We happened to get a room that had no windows, and at first I thought this was odd and a bad thing. Well, the next morning I was able to sleep in until after 10am (normally I can't sleep past 7am) because there was absolutely NO LIGHT in the room at all! I wish I could get our room at home that dark. This isn't something most people think about, but it made this hotel one of my favorites.
Great location
I stayed here with my sister-in-law and our two children, ages 8 and 12 during Easter week this year. We had a great time with no problems. The hotel is clean and quiet. The room was large with a shared balcony. The staff was friendly and always helpful. While not a four-star luxury hotel (the towels could be softer), the location and price cannot be beat.
Great summer getaway with kids!
This august I traveled to New Orleans with my sister and our three kids, 12,10,9. We stayed at a wonderful hotel, Place de armes. It was wonderfull. The hotel is located less than a block from Jackson square and only two to Cafe du monde. There was also a wonderful little place Madelines right on the corner that was great for a tea and dessert. The weather was actually cooler that Jersey ( we had an extended heatwave in nj this summer). I would recomend New Orleans for kids. We took the Cajun Pride swamp tour and we all got to hold a baby alligator. This was the boys hightlight of the trip. We also visited the zoo and aquarium. Both wonderful. keep the aquarium and imax for a hot day. We also took the jazz lunch cruise on the Natchez. IT WAS GREAT. Our children are all musical and the city is teeming with jazz. We also went to Preservation Hall one night. A MUST , but it is hot inside. don't dress up. people were coming in dressed to the hilt and!melting.
Bourbon street was seedy but a must see. We also went into the garden district for lunch and did the D Day museum and the civil war museum. It was interesting but probably not good for small kids. good for a hot day though. I would recommend the Gumbo Shop and Remoulades. good food and kid friendly. Also the kids loved shopping at the french market. Stay away from street fortune tellers. They scam you quick into a 10. reading. But all in all we loved it and can't wait to go back. any questions email me. I'm experienced in traveling with kids on my own.
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Day 15 - New Orleans, Louisiana.
... carry a taxer gun yet they still walk round with minimal movement in their limbs do to the padding they have on, these guys have guns, tazers and pepper spray and all they got to protect them is a sheriff hat! Went and chilled in the courtyard at the hotel, bourbon street was good but the tackiness of the promoters outside clubs and the flashy lights and tacky bars put me off a little, when I wanted to see more jazz pubs and bars. Memphis tonight, let's hope I sleep as well as I did coming ...
Wet, humid interesting city
... cost only 40 cents each into the centre of the city.
Despite the thunder and cloud bursts, we explored the French market which was fascinating with lots of foods, and exquisite masks for Mardi Gras processions.
This city is still trying to recover from the effects of Katrina, some houses have been raised on stilts, then abandoned as the owners ran out ...
New Orleans day 3
... down the set, he wasn't coming back. It was a slow crawl to get out of the main stage area and onto the race track. There were only a few foot bridges that transversed a drain that was between the centre grassed area in the middle and the track itself, so it was a huge bottle neck as everyone went to leave. The festival was finished for the day. When I finally got out of the human crush, I dashed around to the tee shirt stall and bought a shirt. I had to. I always buy a shirt ...
MARDI GRAS!! Check that one off the list!!
... was a guarantee of getting something..I tried, it didn't work haha! We did come away with A LOT of beads though without having to "work" for them if you know what I mean! FYI, the parades are family friendly fun and they do not go down Bourbon Street.
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Since it opened within HealthPark Medical Center in 1994, The Children s Hospital of Southwest Florida now called Golisano Children s Hospital of Southwest Florida has been a hospital within a hospital, delivering lifesaving and routine care for children, adolescents and their families throughout our five-county area. As the only accredited children s hospital between Tampa and Miami, the hospital s admissions, treatments, surgeries and Emergency Department visits increased substantially through the years.
Now, with the planned construction and expansion of Golisano Children s Hospital, additional space, specialty physicians and programs, and other services mean more comprehensive, consolidated and coordinated care for children delivered by a large group of staff and volunteers specifically trained to care for childhood diseases and injuries.
There are a variety of positive impacts for our community, explains Dan Fink, chief administrative officer of Golisano Children s Hospital. First of all, the expansion allows us to keep kids close to home, family, friends and their primary care doctor while they receive the medical care they need this is a huge part of our commitment to family-centered care. New facilities also give us the opportunity to broaden our services including expanding our current pediatric cardiology and otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) services, as well as adding urology and other surgical subspecialties, such as, potentially, pediatric neurosurgery.
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USA, TN, Gallatin
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I had a little problem with my DX8 on Saturday that ended my day early. I was flying along, heard a "Pting" come from my transmitter and the tension in my right stick went away. I got the plane down just fine but my day was done.
I just took it apart and found the small pin that contacts the spring loaded plastic tab underneath it had pushed through to the other side of its holder so I pushed it back the other way. Problem solved, until next time.
Just be glad the 'boss' that it goes through did not break like mine did. I repaired it but took me a long time to quit worrying about it popping loose again.
The whole 'pressed stainless pin through thin plastic housing' thing needs to be revisited there, IMHO.
I'll bet a threaded SS shaft, to a nut would be a lot more secure arrangement, and if a ME with an FEA package took a look at the two approaches, I'll bet it would be a lot more robust against shock and pressure, as well.
USA, TN, Gallatin
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3,680 Posts
Yeah, I searched the thread for similar problems and found your post about it. I'm very relieved that mine didn't break like that but I can't help but wonder if a small dab of epoxy or CA would prevent the pin from sliding out again. It's a bit greasy in there so it would have to be cleaned before anything would stick.
Vienna, Austria
Joined Oct 2010
4,191 Posts
New Airware for the DX10t is out, hopefully the rest will follow soon. Some major improvements with GPS (distance to home, alarm if too far away) and some bugfixes.
And, the telemetry filename bug should be adressed, so you get different files for different models.
Well done, Andy&Team
Vienna, Austria
Joined Oct 2010
4,191 Posts
Since I have no DX10t I can only hope it works
Also, I am home and sick. Maybe this caused me to say crazy things
Anyway, you do a great job handling all us naggers
Throttle cut revisited:
OK, earlier some of you guys gave me some help figuring this out, and the problem had 'just gone away', but I didn't fully understand it at the time. I started writing a too long post clarifying what confused me, but I'll spare whoever bothers to read this the agony and break it down to 2 simple things I think will help people in the future who've done the same. Judging by earlier posts when I searched it wasn't just me.
1) DO NOT try to program this with the plane powered on! It will confuse your ESC (and therefore you), not to mention can be unsafe. (I kept my prop clear and plane secured when I did this, at least.)
2) The adjustable position ( "POS:" ) given on the programming page adjusts your throttle position with the throttle cut on (throttle disabled), not your idle position with throttle cut off. You use this (In an electric plane) to set the throttle cut to the same position as your lowest throttle position. When you toggle whatever switch you assigned throttle cut to, the carat should not move. (This was the key for me. For some reason, I thought that position variable changed the throttle position with throttle cut off, so I would adjust it and see no movement of the carat and just scratched my head.) 29%, as Freechip told me here, works, but at 30% I see no carat movement.
OK, that was the shortened version! Thanks again for the help. It was my thick skull that took a while for the info to penetrate!
29% vs 30% - You may not see the Tick move when you have the stick in the lowest position and you are looking at the channel monitor in the Throttle Cut Menu page.
But for the fun of it go into the SERVO MONITOR screen where you can actually see numeric values for each channel and see what happens when you use 29% vs 30%.
Of course this is based if you lowes throttle position is low throttle stick and centered or neutral trim..
On gasser you want TC to move the channel PAST what Low Throttle Stick position is in order to stall the engine. Fine for gasser BAD for esc that learns low throttle during power on and if you have TC active. The famous event when you toggle TC off and the motor starts spinning even if the throttle stick is in the lowest position .
PS: It all boils down to knowing how your equipement works and setting it up right.
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Newbie ?'s about DX8 programming
New DX8 arrived this morning and I am trying to get it all setup for my models. It came with really old firmware (2.02) so I upgraded it first thing, After that I loaded setup file for 450x but got a warning that it was an older file and I needed to check subtrims, Subtrims are a No-no for the 300-450 as the onboard beast computer takes care of that,
I did not find subtrim in DX8 but did see "trim" and sure enough throttle is set to 5.
I am thinking they mean subtrim and I should set this to zero?
I am also supposed to inhibit swashplate but it only lets me select # of servos.
Still looking for servo reverse and speed settings
Everything else I have checked has looked ok.
When you get that prompt, tell it do its thing. The FBL SPM files should have 0 subtrim, so it won't change anything on you. What it does is change the sign, so if it's 0 then it won't touch it.
SubTrim is on the Servo menu.
The thing you saw is on the Trim Setup screen. Trim != Sub Trim! The number 5 indicates that it should use a step size of 5 when you click the throttle trim.
Set your swashplate type to Normal. That's the same as "inhibited".
You will find the servo reverse and speed settings (you probably don't want to touch Servo Speed) on the Servo menu. Get there by turning on the radio w/o holding down the roller. When you see the heli picture, click the roller to see the Function List.
BTW, roll at the bottom, click at the top. It's much easier to use the roller that way.
Gulf Coast
Joined Nov 2002
350 Posts
Thanks for the help. I see what I was doing wrong. I did not realize the DX8 had sub menus as I am coming from a DX6i. This software appears much more advanced than the 6.
I just wanted to check everything just to be on the safe side. Just have to map all the D/R's to Elevator switch and I am done.
BTW I was looking at the telemetry feature. I know it reads out on the screen but one of the menus makes me think it may save to memory. Do you know if this is true. Would be a fun thing to add , esp with GPS option.
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What software do I need to read the file, Excell?
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Artisans of Leisure selects favorite destinations for celebrating the Thanksgiving season overseas with family or friends
New York, NY, September 24, 2013 – Every year, Artisans of Leisure receives requests from travelers who want to travel overseas around the Thanksgiving holiday. It's an ideal time for a quick getaway for family or friends who want to celebrate the tradition in a creative way.
"Travelers are looking for new ways to bring the family together, and spending Thanksgiving abroad can be an exciting and unforgettable family adventure," says Ashley Isaacs Ganz, president and CEO of Artisans of Leisure. "Many of these travelers want to maintain the harvest feast tradition at Thanksgiving, be it a traditional turkey dinner at a top restaurant in London or Paris or an elaborate meal of local dishes in Kyoto. They also want to experience the best of the season, such as fall foliage, special cultural performances and holiday markets."
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- London: Families can spend quality time together during private cultural touring, high-end shopping and fine dining in London. They can even enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Bar Boulud, the Franco-American bistro inside the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Family-friendly activities in and around London include visiting Harry Potter locations, touring top museums large and small, and enjoying premium tickets to performances in West End theaters. View London tours
- Scotland: Like London, Scotland is convenient from the United States and offers crisp fall weather. Artisans of Leisure's preferred luxury properties, such as The Gleneagles Hotel, host Thanksgiving dinners and offer cozy fires to gather around during afternoon tea or whisky tasting sessions. Artisans of Leisure also arranges fun family activities such as clay pigeon shooting, falconry, golf, excursions to Stirling Castle or St. Andrews, and cruises on Loch Ness. View Scotland tours
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- Paris: The City of Light comes alive for family members of all ages through private touring of iconic sites such as the Louvre, sampling fresh pastries and aged cheese in the finest gourmet shops, browsing in upscale boutiques, and taking private day trips to Versailles Palace or Monet's house and garden at Giverny. Artisans of Leisure also arranges for their travelers to dine at top restaurants, including celebrating Thanksgiving with a gourmet dinner cruise on the Seine River or in a restaurant high up the Eiffel Tower. View Paris tours
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- Vienna: One of Europe's great cultural capitals is in full swing this time of year, with performances at the Vienna State Opera and Christmas markets bringing a festive spirit to city squares. Cool air is perfect for a private tour of major Vienna institutions such as the Kunsthistorisches Museum or for a walk in the Vienna Woods. And what better substitute for Thanksgiving pumpkin pie than a delicious Sacher Torte at the Hotel Sacher Wien? View Vienna tours
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Good luck at your open house today from 2-4pm. This is a great time to have an open house.
Mary Gann Sitton
Gann Realty
828-489-9354 Direct
Traditionally the peak selling time for this area is Memorial Day through Thanksgiving. We usually write about half our contracts in August, September and October.
Having said that, over the past few years we have seen the market pick up during what has usually been the "off" season. I've had some very good Januarys.
The best bet is to list your house now. The number of Buyers who are looking really picks up in June and July, and by August they have had time to check out the market and to come back a second time if necessary...and they are ready to put in a contract. Good luck!
Tony Austin
Lake Toxaway Company
The good news is we are in our "peak" season for Hendersonville. Your showing activity should be picking up. You have a beautiful home and you chose a wonderful community.
According to the latest homes sold report homes priced from $300K to $399999K are on the market an average of 156 days. As of today 28 homes have sold in the price range since January.
You have 5 homes competing for a buyer in your community and your price is atractive in comparison. It was a wise decision to reduce your homes asking price by $10K. You have so many desirable features that I see your home selling this season. If you have any concerns talk to John (your agent) and perhaps he could offer some suggestions to attract more buyers to your door step.
Mary Gann Sitton
Gann Realty, Hendersonville
828-489-9354 Direct
I helped someone not long ago with a home in Hendersonville and spoke with a few agents and I know the Hendersonville market is a bit sluggish right now. In comparison the Asheville market is a bit better so if you are in Flat Rock it depends on you individual area. We have several agents on here from the Asheville area and they can probably get you a better approximate time. Of course selling your home will depend on your home itself and how it looks and is priced.


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L. Jacques Ménard, C.C., O.Q., LLD.
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L. Jacques Ménard is Chairman of BMO Nesbitt Burns, one of the country's leading investment firms. He is also President of BMO Financial Group, Quebec. He oversees the activities of Bank of Montreal and its subsidiaries, with more than 160 branches and 4,600 employees in Quebec.
The list of organizations that have drawn on Mr. Ménard's abilities as a director is impressive. He is currently a director of WestJet, Claridge Inc., Stingray Digital, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Alouettes, the Macdonald Stewart Foundation, the Mobilys Foundation and FIRST Robotics Québec. He is also Chairman of Montreal International and Youth Fusion.
Mr. Ménard is a past Chairman of the Board of Hydro-Quebec, the Montreal Exchange, Trans-Canada Options Corporation and the Investment Dealers Association. He was also Vice-Chairman of Gaz Métro, a Director of Rona Inc., Bowater Incorporated and the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) and of several other industry organizations during his more than forty-year career in the investment banking industry.
He is Chancellor Emeritus of Concordia University, his alma mater, and is an ex-member of the Task Force on Competitiveness, Productivity and Economic Progress of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Over the years, Mr. Ménard has also been active in various economic and civic organizations. Presently a Governor of the Conseil du patronat du Québec, he has also served as Chairman and President of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal and as a member of the Economic Council of Canada.
Mr. Ménard chaired the Task Force on the Sustainability of the Québec Health Care and Social Services System, established by the Quebec Government in December 2004 to identify the funding needs for health and social services in Quebec in the coming years and decades and to propose appropriate measures. The Committee presented its report in July 2005.
He published his first book, "Si on s'y mettait…" in 2008, and in the wake of this book, he established the Groupe d'action sur la persévérance et la réussite scolaires. Mr. Ménard subsequently published a book on the topic of high school perseverance, "Beyond the Numbers… a Matter of the Heart" as well as the book "Réussir: Aller au bout de ses rêves."
He also served as Vice-Chair of the Canadian Task Force on Financial Literacy that presented its report "Canadians and Their Money: Building a Brighter Future" to the Federal Minister of Finance, the honorable Jim Flaherty in December 2010. In 2014, Mr. Ménard initiated a major study, in conjunction with The Boston Consulting Group, "Building a New Momentum in Montreal" and a subsequent program "I see mtl" aimed at revitalizing Montreal.
Known for his community involvement, Mr. Ménard co-chaired the highly successful Growing up healthy fundraising campaign of the Sainte-Justine Children's Hospital Foundation and acts now as a Governor. He is currently Honorary Chairman of EPOC MONTREAL, an organization that gives underprivileged youth access to the training they need in order to integrate into the community. He also holds a seat on the International Advisory Board of HEC Montréal, the Advisory Board of the Glendon College at York University and the Board of Directors of the Macdonald Stewart Foundation. Mr. Ménard is a Director of Centraide of Greater Montreal on which he was the Co-chairman of its fundraising campaign in 1992. He was also President of the Ordre des jeux du Québec in 1994.
In 1993, in recognition of his deep social commitment, Concordia University's Faculty of Commerce and Administration presented him with its Award of Distinction for his professional accomplishments and outstanding service to the community. In May 1995, the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University in Jerusalem bestowed its Scopus Award on Mr. Ménard in recognition of his leadership involvement in the community, the world of education and of business. In February 2000, he received the McGill University Faculty of Management Achievement Award in acknowledgement of these same qualities. In June 2001, the Université de Sherbrooke's Faculty of Administration awarded him an honorary doctorate. In April 2005, the Federation of Québec Chambers of Commerce underscored Mr. Ménard social commitments by presenting him with its Award of Merit in philanthropy. In June 2006, Concordia University's John Molson School of Business awarded Mr Ménard an honorary doctorate in recognition of his involvement in the community and his exceptional contribution to the business world.
In 2009, Mr. Ménard received the Public Policy Forum Testimonial Award and was recognized as a Great Montrealer by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. In May 2011, he received an honorary doctorate from York University and Glendon College, in recognition of his contribution and commitment over the years.
In 2012, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Medal of Honour from the Montreal Heart Institute for his philanthropic involvement and his continued support.
In 2013, he was one of the eight initial inductees into the Canadian Investment Industry Association Hall of Fame, and in 2014 he was recognized as the most community involved CEO in Quebec at the CEO of the Year Awards organized by the prominent business publication Les Affaires.
In 2015, Mr. Ménard received an honorary doctorate from McGill University and was the initial recipient of the Marcel Côté Award for leadership in public policy presented by the Public Policy Forum of Canada. He was also recognized by the Gouvernance au féminin organization for his support of women in business.
Mr. Ménard became a Member of the Order of Canada in 1995. He was elevated to the rank of an Officer in 2000. He served as a member of the Advisory Board of the Order of Canada from 2005 to 2008. In December 2012, he was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the Order of Canada and this country's highest public distinction. He is also an Officer of the Order of Québec.
Mr. Ménard is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (MBA 1970), Loyola College of Montréal (B.Comm. Hon. Econ. 1967) and College Ste-Marie (BA 1966). He has received honorary doctorates from McGill University, the Université de Montréal, Concordia University, the Université de Sherbrooke as well as York University and Glendon College.
He is married to Marie-José Ratelle and they have two children, Louis-Simon and Anne-Valérie, as well as two grandchildren.
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Good afternoon!
No rain until Thursday night.
The Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce and the Cumberland Development Corporation will host a City of Bridgeton Business Meeting on Wednesday, Nov.. 13, at 6 p.m. in city council chambers at the police station, 330 Fayette St., Bridgeton.
Bridgeton and other area business owner and managers are invited to the free meeting that includes valuable information for businesses and opportunities for networking.
Advance registration is required by calling 856-455-1312 or Fax 856-453-9795 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
6 p.m. — Free dinner.
6:30 — Opening remarks by Mayor Albert Kelly and BACC Chairman Frank Harris and CDC Chairman Bruce Hankins.
6:40 p.m. — Business update from:
Cumberland Dairy — Csrmine Catalana Jr.
C-Town Market — Frank Maja.
City Economic Development — Albert Kelly, Kevin Rabago.
7 p.m. — Business information from:
Bridgeton Main Street.
Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce, Cooperative Business Assistance, USDA Rural Development and U.S. SBA Micro Loans — Jody Hirata.
CumberlandShopLocal.com ands CDC — Tony Stanzione.Cumberland-Salem Workforce Investment Board — Dante Rieti.
7:30 p.m. — Russell Swanson —Our Town Marketing: "Social Media & Smatphones to Market Your Business.''
7:50 p.m. — Closing remarks — Albert Kelly.
"It is not the tower I object to, but the location.
"Other sites are and have been made available to the township.
"I would like to know why over half the Republican signs in the township have been stolen.
"Someone must be worried!
"It is against the law to mess with political signs.
"Hope they get caught and the issue gets pushed.
"The tower will not actually be in the historic zone by a matter of a few feet, but visible from most of the historic zone.
"That is a fact.
"It was supposed to go on the Seeley property that was OK with the township official.
"The school was not considered.''
— Shep
The 24 Hours of LeMons made its return to New Jersey Motorsports Park last summer after a year away from the Millville facility.
"The Real Hoopties of New Jersey" was such a success that the endurance series will be back twice in 2014.
In addition to the now-traditional May "Real Hoopties of New Jersey" event, 24 Hours of LeMons added a "There Goes the Neighborhood" weekend to take place Aug. 8-9, 2014.
If you want to renew your Millville Thunderbolt Club membership, send your dues to:
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All are invited to The Fortescue Chapel for a musical event on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 6 p.m.
Singers and musicians include Steve Byrne, Jill Ransom, Gary Trull and Marilyn Marich of "The Heavenbound Singers," Mike Kosta, Pastor Melanie Jean Garuffi of "The Gospel Ship" radio program and new guests.
Rev. Dr. Fred Goos of "The Word That Heals" radio program and pastor of the chapel will play the piano.
Dessert will be served following and dessert contributions cheerfully accepted.
Event is free, but a "love offering" will be collected.
The Fortescue Chapel is located in the heart of Fortescue, 157 New Jersey Ave. 08321.
Call Pastor Melanie Jean Garuffi at 856-506-4141 for more info.
MY KIND OF TOWN: Where Cumberland Regional graduate Andrew Pierce and the University of Delaware travel to Towson, Md., tonight at 7 p.m.


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The Buffalo News invited school board candidates to provide a statement about why they are running for office.
I would like to continue to work with the stakeholders in Lancaster to raise academic standards within the bounds of fiscal responsibility. I have fought to increase the opportunities for education for all our children while respecting the financial burden upon the taxpayers. We have added Academy programs, raised test scores and kept all the programs that our students both need and enjoy. During my service on the Board we have made significant gains in raising our academic results yet we remain frugal in our expenditures. Our tax rate continues to be one of the lowest in Erie County. Thank you.


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Need more review. I was hoping for Catan-with-Tanks.
I wouldn't go that far as it's pared down to one resource (money). The tutorial and campaign stage doesn't really do the game too much justice. Boils down to: Grab land, build tanks or a harvester, move tanks to gobble up land to pad your bankroll, let harvester strip mine the land, build a transport to move your tanks if there is a gap between your islands (or use it for a quick move) and kill the other people. Battle wise it plays out as a simple more units wins. But the coolest thing to me is building a harvester and moving it into the enemy's main hub and self destructing, wiping out a huge chunk of their land. Game is extremely fast paced (me and my friend can get through a match in about 15 minutes).
Wish the game was selling as it's definitely a game that will live and die with it's community. A few more units would also be nice but to do that would completely change the pace and style of the game


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Changing modes and capabilities in ModemManager
I don't really recall when my first interaction with ModemManager was, I just remember saying "wait, this modem just works?". But I do remember one day when I spent a couple of hours trying to understand why my modem wouldn't switch to 2G-only mode even if I explicitly selected it in the network-manager-applet. Truth be told, I didn't dig much in the issue that day; I barely knew what ModemManager was, or how it would interface with NetworkManager, or how to really debug it. And here I am possibly 4 years after that day, trying to get that same issue fixed.
ModemManager has always allowed to specify which 'network type' to use; or, rather than network type, 'allowed and preferred' modes as we name them. It basically is a way to tell your modem that you want to use one technology preferred over another (e.g. allow 2G and 3G, but prefer 3G), or even tell the modem to use only one technology type (e.g. 3G only). Even modern phones allow you to turn off 3G support and only use 2G, in order to save battery. The main problem with ModemManager's way of handling this issue was that there was a predefined set of combinations to select (as exposed by the applet), and that not all combinations are supported by all modems. Even worse, ModemManager may not know how to use them, or the modem itself may not support mode switching at all (which was actually what was happening with my modem 4 years ago). Therefore, the UI would just try to show all the options and hope for the best when launching the mobile broadband connection. And there it comes the next issue; allowing to select mode preferences during the connection setup just makes the modem restart the whole radio stack, and the connection attempt may end up timing out, as the whole network registration process needs to be done from scratch before connecting…
Allowed and Preferred modes
In the new ModemManager interfaces, each Modem object will expose a "SupportedModes" property listing all the mode combinations (allowed + preferred) the modem actually supports. Graphical user interfaces will therefore be able to provide mode switching options listing only those combinations that will work. If a modem doesn't support mode switching, no such list should be provided, and the user will not get confused. At any time, the Modem object will also expose a "CurrentModes" property, showing which is the currently selected combination of allowed and preferred modes. And the "SetCurrentModes()" method will allow to switch current modes, accepting as input only combinations which are given in "SupportedModes" (or the special allowed=ANY and preferred=NONE).
Also, changing current modes directly when calling Simple.Connect() will no longer be possible. This means that NetworkManager will never request allowed mode switching during a connection attempt (and hence no radio stack reloading in the modem causing timeouts). The logical place to put allowed mode switching is therefore a system configuration application like the GNOME Control Center or similar, which should allow mode switching at any time, not only just during a connection attempt. A good side effect of this change is that the NetworkManager connection settings now contain only connection-related configuration, which in the case of 3GPP devices can be linked to the SIM in use, leaving out all modem-specific configuration.
There was a time when modems were either 3GPP (GSM/GPRS/UMTS/HSPA…) or 3GPP2 (CDMA/EV-DO…). Nowadays, modems with multiple capabilities are pretty common, specially since LTE is around (LTE, even if 3GPP, is also 3GPP2's blessed 4G technology, instead of the superhero named one which is forgotten by everyone already). ModemManager will now allow to change capabilities in addition to allowed and preferred modes; so a user with a modem which can work both in 3GPP and 3GPP2 networks will be able to switch from one to the other directly from the user interface. Of course, if the modem supports this (currently only QMI-based modems).
The new "SupportedCapabilities" property will expose all capability combinations supported by the modem, while "CurrentCapabilities" will expose which are the current ones being used at any given time. For example, a modem with "gsm-umts", "cdma-evdo" and "lte" capabilities may support configuring only "cdma-evdo", or "gsm-umts"+"lte". Changing current capabilities is now possible through the "SetCurrentCapabilities()" method, which has a logic very similar to that of the "SetCurrentModes()" method. If a modem supports multiple capability combinations as exposed by "SupportedCapabilities", this method will allow changing between them. The main difference with mode changing is that we will force a device power-cycle when this change is done, so the modem will disappear and reappear again with the new capabilities.
Capabilities and allowed/preferred modes have a lot in common, so much that there is a single interface in QMI based modems to change them. Therefore, when a modem allows changing capabilities, the list of allowed/preferred mode combinations may (and very likely will) be different depending on the current capabilities in the modem. For example, LTE-enabled QMI-powered modems will not be able to switch allowed/preferred modes when they have "lte" among the current capabilities, but they will be able if the capabilities are changed to only "gsm-umts". This is not a big deal, as mode preference (e.g. 3G preferred) is not applicable when the modem does LTE (there is no way of saying allow 2G, 3G and 4G but prefer 3G).
ModemManager also allows to specify which frequency bands to use in the modem, but unlike with modes and capabilities, the "SupportedBands" property is not a list of all possible band combinations supported. Instead, it's just a bitmask with all supported bands, without specifying whether an actual combination is going to work in "SetCurrentBands()" or not. Listing combinations instead of just the bitmask would be truly too much… But anyway, changing frequency bands is not a feature that a normal user should play with, so just don't do it. I actually bricked a Pantech UML290 myself playing with this…
All these updates, plus some other ones, are available in the 'aleksander/api-breaks' branch in the ModemManager git repository, which should hit git master very soon, likely this week. These ones should be the last API breaks done before releasing the new ModemManager, and will be kept stable after that.
ModemManager-powered location indicator for gnome-shell
TL;DR: Show location information retrieved directly from ModemManager in a gnome-shell indicator.
I've been wanting to try to write a gnome-shell extension from some time, and I ended up finding enough free time during the past weeks. So I ended up writing a gnome-shell extension which would show information about your current location as provided by your modem. Note that this information is not coming from GeoClue; the new ModemManager1 interface is not integrated yet there.
ModemManager exposes these types of information in the Location interface:
- 3GPP location, which is given as a set of 4 parameters, and specifies which is the current network cell which is giving mobile coverage to the modem:
- MCC/MNC: Identifies the 'mobile country code' and the 'mobile network code'; i.e. country and operator.
- LAC and Cell ID: Identifies the 'location area code' and 'cell id' pair.
Once all these items are known, a query to an open database of cell IDs can give us the exact location of the tower giving us coverage, and therefore a good approximation of where we are located.
- GPS location, given if the modem has a built-in GPS. Currently Option/HSO modems are supported, as well as QMI-powered modems with the 'PDS' service implemented.
- CDMA Base Station location, given as Latitude/Longitude coordinates, and available in QMI-powered modems prepared for CDMA networks. As with the 3GPP one, this location information specifies where the station giving coverage to your modem is located, which is a good approximation of where you are located.
Beware! You'll need ModemManager >= 0.7 (i.e. git master) in order for this extension to work.
You can download and install the extension in the following link:
The sources are kept in a git repository in gitorious.org:
If you find the extension itself mostly useless, you may still want to take a look at the source code to see yet another example of how to talk to DBus interfaces from within gnome-shell, including the use of the new standard ObjectManager interface with a Gio.DBusObjectManagerClient.
Integrating the new ModemManager in GNOME3
It was something like September 2011, shortly after the last Desktop Summit in Berlin, when I started the work improving ModemManager with the new DBus API, GDBus-based DBus support, port-type-agnostic implementations, dynamic DBus interfaces, built-in org.freedesktop.DBus.ObjectManager interface support, built-in org.freedesktop.DBus.Properties.PropertiesChanged signal support, the new libmm-glib client library, the new mmcli command line tool… Took me around half a year to port most of the core stuff, and some more months to port all the plugins we had. And then, suddenly, git master wasn't that unfinished thing any more, and we were even implementing lots of new features like GPS support in the Location interface, improved SMS Messaging capabilities, ability to switch Firmware on supported modems, and last but definitely not least, support for new QMI-enabled modems through the just officially released libqmi…
And when I thought it was all done already, I woke up from my dream and realized that not even me was really using the new ModemManager as it wasn't integrated in the desktop… not even in NetworkManager. So there I was again, with a whole new set of things to fix…
NetworkManager integration
There is already a set of patches available to include integration of the new ModemManager interface in NetworkManager; pending for review in the NM mailing list. This is the second iteration already, after having some of the patches from the first iteration already merged in git master.
This integration is probably the most complex one in the list, as it really has to deal with quite different DBus interfaces, but the overall look of it seems to be quite good from my point of view. With the patches on, NetworkManager exposes a new –with-modem-manager-1 configure switch which defaults to 'auto' (compile the MM1 support if libmm-glib found). Note that both the old and new ModemManager would be supported in this case, to easier fallback to the old version if the user experiences problems with the new ModemManager.
All in all, the required changes to NetworkManager are quite well defined, implemented mainly as a new 'NMModemBroadband' object and some additional bits to monitor added/removed modems through the org.freedesktop.DBus.ObjectManager interface.
gnome-shell integration
A proper integration in my desktop of choice (gnome-shell based GNOME 3) required to integrate the new interface in the Network indicator of the shell. As in every good day, I first had to deal with several issues I found, but I ended up submitting a patch that properly talks to the new ModemManager1 interface when needed. As with NetworkManager, this patch would support both the old and the new interfaces at the same time.
Not that this was a big change, anyway. The Network indicator only uses the ModemManager interface to grab Operator Name, MCCMNC and/or SID, and signal strength. Something that could even be included directly in the NMDevice exposed by NetworkManager actually…
Right now the only big issue pending here is to properly unlock the modem when it gets enabled, something that I still need to check how to do it or where to do it.
Truth be told, hacking the shell has ended up being quite nice, even with my total lack of knowledge in JavaScript. My only suggestion here would be: get a new enough distribution with a recent enough GNOME3 (e.g. the unreleased Fedora 18) and jhbuild buildone from there. I think I've never seen a clean jhbuild from scratch succeed… maybe it's just bad luck.
And then came the applet…
network-manager-applet integration
Why the hell would Bluetooth DUN not work with my implementation, I was thinking, until I found that even if GNOME3 doesn't rely on nm-applet, it still uses some of its functionality through libnm-gtk/libnma, like the code to decide which kind of modem we're dealing with and launch the appropriate mobile connection wizard. Ended up also submitting patches to include the missing functionality in network-manager-applet.
For those not using GNOME3 and gnome-shell; note that I didn't implement the support for the new ModemManager1 interface in the nm-applet itself; I just did the bluetooth-guess-my-modem-type bits required in libnma. If I feel in the mood I may even try to implement the proper support in the applet, but I wouldn't mind some help with this… patches welcome! Same goes for other desktops relying on NetworkManager (KDE, xfce…); I wouldn't mind to update those myself as well, but I truly don't have that much free time.
gnome-control-center integration
Ok, so gnome-shell integration is more or less ready now; we should be finished, right? Well, not just yet. gnome-control-center also talks to ModemManager, in this case to get Operator Name and Equipment Identifier, which btw were not getting properly loaded and updated. Once that fixed, I finally got a new patch to have the control center talk to the new interface.
Fedora 18 packages
I bet you won't go one by one to all the patches I linked before and apply them in your custom compiled NetworkManager, gnome-shell, network-manager-applet and gnome-control-center… but for all those brave Fedora 18 users, you can try with the 64-bit packages that I built for me, all available here:
If you want to rebuild these packages yourself, you'll find the source tarballs here and the packaging repositories here. The packaging is really awful – I suck at it – so you'll probably need to install the RPMs with –force🙂 Note that the git repo for packaging has several git submodules, one for each item packaged, so remember to "git submodule init" and "git submodule update".
We done yet?
Are these all the patches needed to have the best ModemManager experience in GNOME3? No! The list of pending tasks for this purpose grows a bit every day…
- Common code to parse the mobile broadband providers database, exposed in libnm-gtk and used by the wizard, the control center and the shell
- Link mobile connection profiles to a specific SIM/modem
- Ensure modems are PIN-unlocked when they get enabled
- Rework the logic behind the Network indicator in gnome-shell, trying to make it easier to connect to a default connection profile. The same logic would then be need to be applied to the control center…
- Proper IPv6 support in mobile broadband connections
- Connection profiles with multiple APN/bearers
- SMS messaging
- Location information integration
- An independent UI application to manage advanced settings in ModemManager?
- …
Special thanks go to my employer Lanedo GmbH, which sponsors quite a lot of the GNOME integration work; as well as to my girlfriend's employer, which sends her 400km away from home from Monday to Thusday. Without them this job would have been impossible!


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Fairness within schools
I just want to say that Aiken County Public Schools have a real problem with fairness. They say that they treat everybody the same, but that's not the situation. And if they're questioned on anything, they always say that it's left up to the administration of the school which is always biased.
If you're wondering about Medicare, most doctors go to school for 12 years after high school. They borrow the money and spend years paying it back. Medicare keeps lowering the percentage they get from the patients' care. Pretty soon they're going to be getting 10 cents on the dollar. Is that fair, legal or political? Talk to your congressman or president.
Illegal immigrants
The United States spends untold millions of dollars to maintain defense between the U.S. and Mexico. The illegal immigrants go over the border, under it and around it. Then the United States government spends millions to protect and keep them here. Please explain.
Why would anyone vote for Sanford? If his wife could not trust him, why should we? Don't give him a second chance – you'll regret it.
Country music changes
What is country about country music now? I was watching the Country Music Awards and have never seen so many tattoos, chains, earrings on men and (poor) looking outfits in my life. Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty must be rolling over in their graves.
I am so glad to see that someone besides me has taken interest about speeder's on Hwy. 1 from Aiken to Augusta. What a lot of drivers don't know is that Hwy. 1 is not only just businesses, but more than 90 percent of this section of Hwy. 1 is churches, schools and residential. Officers are put out there to enforce the law, and the next thing you see in the newspaper is "speed trap." So be it, let it be a speed trap if it will save a life. Just this morning (Sunday) two people were sent to the hospital due to a wreck at Langley Crossing, and, in less than a month, a young lady lost her life in front of Aiken Tech. Slow down; do the posted speed limit. Ten minutes is 10 minutes. It may save a life – yours.
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Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz left Saturday's 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants with a sore right Achilles' tendon.
Cruz exited the game in the eighth inning. David Murphy replaced him in right field.
After the game, Rangers manager Ron Washington told ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM that taking Cruz out was a precautionary move.
"He had some soreness in his Achilles, and I wasn't taking a chance," Washington said.
Cruz was 0 for 3 with a strikeout before being lifted.