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United States Patent 3,703,583 ANTICALCULUS FORMULATIONS Donald J. Martin, Fair Lawn, N.J., assignor to Lever Brothers Company, New York, N.Y.
N0 Drawing. Continuation of abandoned application Ser. No. 700,007, Jan. 24, 1968. This application June 10, 1971, Ser. No. 151,954
Int. Cl. A61k 7/16 US. Cl. 424-54 1 Claim ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Dental formulations, such as tooth paste, tooth powder, and mouth wash, containing anticalculus agents selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-N-dodecyl- N-(Z-hydroxyethyl) N benzyl ammonium chloride, N- methyl-N-(2-hydroxydodecyl) N (Z-hydroxyethyD-N- benzyl ammonium chloride, N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxytetradecyl)-N(2-hydroxyethyl N benzyl ammonium chloride, and di-isobutylphenoXy-ethoxy-ethyldimethyl-benzyl ammonium chloride, are disclosed.
This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 700,007, filed Jan. 24, 1968, now abandoned.
The instant invention is directed to chemical anticalculus agents and to formulations for the prevention or reduction of salivary calculus.
Dental calculus is a hard, mineralized formation which forms on the teeth. Generally, regular brushing of the teeth is employed to prevent the rapid development of calculus deposits. However, it is well known that even with regular and thorough brushing, calculus deposits form and adhere tenaciously to the teeth. Such deposits must be removed mechanically by a dentist.
It is generally believed that calculus results from the mineralization of dental plaque. Plaque is believed to be a material composed largely of microorganisms and an organic matrix which is probably derived from bacteria and saliva. Dental experts generally believe that calculus, also known as tartar, is dental plaque which has crystallized with the development of a hydroxy apatite structure having an identifiable crystal structure. It will be apparent therefore that the incidence of dental calculus can be reduced by means which reduce or prevent the deposition of plaque and by means which prevent crystallization of the plaque.
It is an object of this invention to provide therapeutic formulations for the treatment and prevention of salivary calculus.
A further object of the invention is to provide novel dental formulations containing active ingredients which prevent or diminish the development of salivary calculus.
Another object of the invention is to provide compositions which prevent or diminish the deposition of dental plaque.
Another object of the invention is to provide dental compositions which reduce the mineralization of dental plaque to a hydroxy apatite crystal structure normally associated with dental calculus.
These and other related objects are achieved by the hereafter described dental formulations which comprise, in addition to the various conventional ingredients well known in the art of dental therapeutics, certain quaternary cisely established, the mode of action of various anti-' calculus agents cannot be generically explained. The apparent effect of a particular agent may vary from test to test. However, the effectiveness of each of the above-mentioned materials has been established by one or more procedures.
These compounds can be incorporated conveniently into various dental formulations, such as tooth pastes, tooth powders, mouth washes, and gargles, the balance of the dental formulation being conventional ingredients, such as abrasives, germicides, coloring agents, flavoring agents, astringent compounds, and the like.
In preparing dental formulations in accordance with this invention, the active anticalculus ingredient is incorporated in the formulation in an inhibiting amount, i.e., an amount which is sufiicient to prevent or diminish the development of calculus. Broadly, suitable formulations comprise from about 0.005 weight percent to about 2 weight percent of the anticalculus agent in combination with some physiologically acceptable and innocuous carrier formulation.
For example, mouth wash formulations can comprise from about 2.0 to about 40.0 percent ethyl alcohol, from about 0.02 to about 0.45 percent boric acid, from about 0.02 to about 2.0 percent of a flavoring agent, up to about 1 percent of a nonionic surface active agent, e.g., an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, up to about 50 percent glycerin, from about 0.0005 to about 0.5 percent of a quaternary ammonium compound effective as an anticalculus agent, up to about 0.01 percent of a dye, up to about 1.0 percent of a one molar sodium hydroxide solution, and the balance to 100 percent, by weight, distilled water. Table 1 below sets forth an illustrative formulation and a preferred range of compositions.
TABLE 1 Range, Ingredients Percent percent Ethyl alcohol, U.S.P. VW 15.000 5-25 B oric acid 0. 1547 0. 050. 26 Flavor 0.1650 0. 05-0. 20 Polyethoxylated st ryl alcohol 0. 1000 0-0. 2 Glycerin 5. 0000 0-20 N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxydodeeyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyD-N-benzyl ammonium chloride 0. 0200 0. 01-0. 10 Dyes 0. 0003 0-0. 001 Sodium hydroxide, IM solution 0. 1500 0-0. 2 Distilled H2O, to
1 B RU 78-20 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of fatty alcohol.
Suitable tooth paste formulations comprise an abrasive material, such as silica, a binder, such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, glycerin, flavoring and sweetening agents, water, and from about 0.02 to about 2.0 weight percent of the anticalculus agent herein described.
Table 2 below sets forth broad and preferred ranges of illustrative ingredients.
N-methyl-N -(2-hydroxyethyl ydroxy dodecy1)-N-benzyl ammonium chloride Glycerin Polyethylene glycol 400"- Flavoring agent sweetening agent (saccharm) Water A particularly preferred tooth paste formulation comprises about 15 weight percent abrasive silica, about 8 weight percent non-abrasive silica, about 0.85 weight percent hydroxyethyl cellulose, about 0.5 weight percent titanium dioxide, about 0.25 weight percent N-methyl-N- (2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-hydroxydodecyl) N benzyl ammonium chloride, about 33 weight percent glycerine, about 4 weight percent polyethylene glycol, about 30 weight percent water and the balance, to 100 percent, inert 1ngredients which do not affect the nature of the composition, e.g., dyes, impurities, sweetening and flavoring agents.
Illustrative tooth powders comprise from about to about 99 weight percent insoluble sodium metaphosphate, from about 0 to about 99 weight percent dicalcium phosphate, from about 0.2 to about 2.0 weight percent of anticalculus agent such as N-methyl-N-(Z-hydroxyethyl)-N- (2-hydroxydodecyl)-N-benzyl ammonium chloride, and from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent of a flavoring a cut.
Oral dental preparations, such as tooth paste and tooth powders, typically contain dental abrasives and other additives. It will be appreciated that the dental abrasive, as well as other adjuvants, should be a material which is compatible with the anticalculus agent employed or a material which can be made compatible therewith through the use of suitable additives or solubilizers.
Typical abrasive ingredients which may be used include the insoluble phosphate salts, such as calcium pyrophosphate, dicalcium phosphate, and other water-insoluble materials such as calcium carbonate (chalk), finely divided silica, and finely divided resinous materials such as polyethylene.
Oral dental formulations, particularly powders and pastes, may contain surface active compounds. The anticalculus agents herein disclosed can be combined with many detergents and foaming agents, preferably of the well-known class of nonionic surface active agents.
The term nonionic refers to surface active compounds in which the small highly ionized group characteristic of ionic type surface active agents has been replaced by a long chain containing a series of weakly hydrophilic groups such as ether linkages or hydroxyl groups.
Illustrative surface active compounds include compounds of the general formula Z(C H O),,H, wherein n is a whole number from about 6 to about 30 and Z is a hydrophobic base selected from the group consisting of: (1) alkoxy groups containing from about 12 to about carbon atoms, (2) alkylphenoxy groups in which the alkyl portion contains from about 8 to about 12 carbon atoms, and (3) acyloxy groups containing from about 6 to about carbon atoms.
Other suitable detergents include alkylene oxide condensates, particularly propylene oxide-ethylene oxide condensates represented by the formula:
in which b is a polyoxypropylene base of molecular weight of about 800 to about 1000 and (a+c) amounts to about 50 percent to 80 percent by weight ethylene oxide, based on the total molecular weight of the condensate molecule.
Other suitable detergents include condensates of ethylene oxide and long chain diols containing from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms. The condensate can contain up to 23 molecules of ethylene oxide per molecule of long chain diol. These surface active compounds are more fully described in copending application Ser. No. 332,159.
Another group of suitable detergents include polyolethers, polyolpolyethers, and thioether analogs of the generic structure wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group of from about 5 to about 12 carbon atoms; each Z is oxygen, sulfur, or a sulfoxide group; a is 1 or 2; b is 0 or 1; m is 0 or 1; n is 0 or 1, and R is hydrogen, methyl or a hydroxy methylene group (CH OH) with the proviso that m+n equal 1. These surface active compounds are more completely described in copending application Ser. N0. 502,299.
In the formulation of tooth pastes, a binder or vehicle adapted to form a suitable paste will be used. Such binders generally are based on a combination comprising Water, glycerin, and a bodying agent, such as a carbohydrate gum, polyethylene glycol, sodium carboxy cellulose, or hydroxyethyl cellulose. Nonionic bodying agents are preferred.
The ability of the herein disclosed quaternary ammonium compounds to inhibit or retard calculus was evaluated by an in vitro test in which glass plummets were repeatedly dipped into a calculogenic medium, e.g., human saliva, or a preparation containing an extract of porcine submaxillary gland. The basic dipping test has been described by Leung in an article entitled A New Method for the In Vitro Production of Artificial Calculus, J. Periodentology, vol. 28, page 217, 1957. This test can be considered as a screening procedure giving an empirical evaluation of anticalculus activity. It involves repeatedly immersing a substrate, such as a tooth or a glass plummet, into a calculogenic medium which is conducive to the deposition of dental plaque and the conversion of the plaque to calculus. During immersion, the substrate is wetted with the medium. When the substrate is removed from the medium, the medium becomes partly dried on the substrate. After a test period of from three to five days a plaque-like deposit is generally visible on the substrate. This deposit then gradually crystallizes to form the hydroxy apatite structure associated with dental calculus.
By treating the substrate with an anticalculus agent and comparing the nature and extent of the deposit formed on the treated substrates with deposits formed on a control or untreated substrate, the degree of anticalculus activity can be determined. Suitable treatment of the substrate with the anticalculus agent can be achieved by dipping, spraying, or brushing the substrate with the agent to be tested. The amount of deposit formed on the substrate provides a visual comparison of the effectiveness of one agent as compared to other agents or a control.
As an adjunct to the visual evaluation of the amount of deposit, the deposited material is scraped from the substrate and examined by X-ray diffraction techniques to determine Whether or not the anticalculus agent has been effective in preventing mineralization and development of the hydroxyapatite structure characteristic of dental calculus.
Table 3 below shows 'the results obtained in the abovedescribed test.
TABLE 3 TABLE 4 Concen- Concen- Reductration, Visual tration, tion, Agent tested percent rating X-ray Testmaterial percent percent N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxydodecyl)- 0.25 2.0 Amorphous. 5 N-methyl-N-(Z-hydroxydodecyl)-N-(2-hydroxy- N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-benzyl ethyl)-N-benzyl ammonium chloride 0. 25 40. 9 ammonium chloride. N-methyl-Ndodecyl-N-(Z-hydroxyethyl)-N- 0. 25 23. 6 Di-isobutyl-phenoxyethoxy- 0.25 4.0 Hydroxyapabenzyl ammonium chloride ethyl-dimethyl-benzyl ammotitestrong. Di-isobutyl-phenoXy-ethoxy-ethyl-dimethylnium choride. benzyl ammonium chloride 0. 25 42. 4
N-methyl-N-(Z-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-hydroxy- Control 0. 3. 0 1O teti'adecyl) -N -benzy1 ammonium chloride 0.25 24.
1 Scale for visual rating: 0=no visible deposit; 1=very light deposit 2=1ight deposit; 3=medium deposit (control); 4=heavy deposit.
Table 4 shows the results obtained in tests conducted I chum: th d f 011 rats in which the accumulation of calculus on molar A g, g or lPhlbltmg the of dental teeth was evaluated. The calculus which develops in such P1 9 W 16 conipnses g apphcatlon of f calculus rats is similar to human calculus with respect to its E g g i fi X-ray pattern, degree of mineralization, calcium to phosy foxy o ecy enzyl ammomum c londe' 3 phate ratios, and crystal impurities. This test was conducted by topically applying the anticalculus agent to References Cited the molar teeth of rats on a daily basis (5 days) over 20 UNITED STATES TEN S a six-Week period. At the termination of the test, the 3 369 046 2/195 Kam'ecki et 1 424 54 teeth were empirically evaluated for calculus accumulation on a blind basis. The activity of the anticalculus RICHARD L. HUFF, Primary Examiner agent is expressed as a percent reduction in the amount of calculus present, based on a control. 5
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by Crystal Pomeroy on March 15, 2010
According to the native Mexica tradition, of all the New Moons, the one preceding Spring Equinox has the greatest seeding power. This year it is in Pisces, offering a fertile union of outward and inward energies. Though the sign is often passive, the larger astrological context is one of assertion: The Chinese Year of The Metal Tiger is strongly yang, a cycle of audacity and change. From the western perspective, the most active signs—those of the cardinal modality—prevail throughout 2010.
The Sun is poised to detonate the especially dynamic Aries point at Spring Equinox, when we will also be entering the Mexica New Year of 11 Rabbit. Contrary to the stereotype of the cuddly bunny, this archetype of feminine fertility is actually a self-possessed, alert and hardy survivor.
As for the number 11, it intensifies the Piscean elements of the portal: mysticism, spiritual vision and imagination. This so-called master number can have pitfalls, and they, too, have something fishy about them, such as escapism and delusion.
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My abilities to act and to dream are brought to light and joined at this lunation. Spirit now guides and strengthens me to stop fantasizing and get moving on my inspiration.
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a Gem in the Heart of Transylvania
My long, difficult day of travel from Breb, Romania to Cluj-Napoca began when I hitched a ride with two Romanian-Americans who were making their annual visit to family. They dropped me at the train station in Baia-Mare, where I hoped to score a ticket with my first class Eurail Global Pass. With the exception of scattered chunks of plaster that had fallen off the walls, the circular waiting room was completely empty. I stepped up to the sole clerk standing behind an iron barred window and asked for a ticket to Cluj. My only option was a 3:30 p.m. train that would arrive at 8:30, a five hour ride for a drive that could be made in about 2.5 hours. The clerk muttered "autogare" (bus station) and pointed back the way I had come. I was learning what every Romanian has known for decades: in this part of the world, buses are often a much better option than the inconveniently scheduled trains.
With bus ticket finally in hand, I lugged my suitcase out to the bays to find my coach. Neither the bays nor my ticket were numbered and I saw no bus marquee with my destination, so I began querying everyone in sight by saying "Cluj-Napoca?" Finally, a young woman named Mikhaila, who spoke perfect English, came to my rescue. Since her elderly mother was taking the same bus, she showed me the correct bay and promised to stay around until we were both safely aboard. Curious, her mother asked my age. Mikhaila translated my answer: 61. Her mother's eyes crinkled at the corners as she beamed and grabbed my hand. Her seat was directly in front of me and we spent the next couple of hours communicating with giggles and sign language. Too soon, she signaled that her stop was coming up. She gathered her things and took a few steps two toward the front of the bus, then turned and walked back to my seat. Leaning down, she planted kisses on both my cheeks and give my hand one last squeeze. She was still waving and blowing kisses as we pulled away.
An hour later the bus pulled up in front of the Cluj train station and I hopped out into 90 degree heat and worse humidity. I was exhausted but still had a mile to walk. Bedraggled and soaked in perspiration, I finally located my hostel, checked in, struggled up two flights of stairs with my luggage, and collapsed on the bed. And that's where I probably would have stayed until morning…if I hadn't been so hungry.
Groaning, I forced myself to shower, change clothes, and go in search of food. I didn't have to look very far. Three blocks away, just beyond Unirii Square, with its burbling fountains and stately Saint Michael's Cathedral, I found Boulevard Erolior (Heroes Boulevard), a quasi-pedestrian mall lined with shops and restaurants. The signboard touting gourmet coffee at Olivo Cafe caught my eye and I settled into an overstuffed leather banquette just inside the front door, where I could people-watch as I ate dinner.
Sidewalk tables filled up as people met for drinks after work. Couples strolled by arm in arm and families pushed baby strollers down the wide Promenade. Everyone seemed relaxed and happy. After a rest and a delicious meal, rather than return to my hostel I decided to explore. Boulevard Erolior led me to Avram Iancu Square, anchored on one end by the Neo-baroque Romanian National Opera and on the other by Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, a Romanian Orthodox church with a main dome inspired by the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and four side towers designed in Romanian Renaissance style.
The square was full of people listening raptly to the deep, rich call and response between cantor and congregation emanating from the church. Serendipitously, I had arrived on August 14th, the eve of The Assumption, which celebrates the body of the Virgin Mary being taken up to Heaven at the end of her earthly life. Known in Orthodoxy as the Dormition of the Theotokos (the falling asleep of the Mother of God), this service is one of the highest holy days in this cathedral of the same name. Tentatively, I wriggled through the crowd in the darkened nave and leaned against the back wall, trying to be as unobtrusive as possible. Somberly dressed men stood on the right-hand side of the nave, while women stood on the left. Before me, a sea of tiny flickering candles, cupped reverently in the hands of worshipers, illuminated careworn faces wreathed in head scarves. One-by-one, parishioners solemnly made their way to the front of the nave to kiss the holy icons. The energy was so palpable that the hair on the back of my neck stood up. I slipped quietly away before the end of the service, surprised to have witnessed such an intense exhibit of devotion.
But it was not the last surprise that was in store for me. To my delight, I learned that Cluj-Napoca, commonly referred to by the locals as Cluj, is a university town, which explained the city's strong cafe culture. One morning I whiled away a couple of hours at a coffee shop on Unirii Square in the heart of the city; on another afternoon I discovered Insomnia Cafe, the oldest pub in town, where none of the furniture matched and everything was painted in riotous colors.
My most delicious meal during my four-day stay was at Ursus Restaurant and Micro-Brewery, located in a restored beer factory on Museum Square, the city's oldest and most historic square. Homemade brown bread, baked polenta with cheese, and a thick cream of broccoli soup with heavy cream drizzled on top set me back $8. In fact, I never had a bad meal during my four days in Cluj, and no meal cost more than $10.
Cluj offered more than just good food and drink. This second largest city in Romania is home to the a botanical garden that features a Japanese garden and a Roman garden built around archeological remains from the Roman colony of Napoca. I spent a pleasant afternoon walking along the Somes River and Simion Barnutiu Central Park, where local Roma boys posed for my camera. The city is surrounded by forests and the Turda Gorges, located to the southeast, are absolutely stunning. Castles like the Bontida Bánffy Castle, sometimes referred to as "the Versailles of Transylvania," dot the surrounding countryside.
Museum aficionados will find no less than ten institutions to explore, including the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, housed in the former Baroque-style palace of the count György Bánffy; the National Museum of Transylvanian History; the Ethnographic Museum; the Pharmacy Museum; the Water Museum; museums of Babes-Bolyai University; the Mineralogy Museum; the Museum of Paleontology and Stratigraphy; the Museum of Speleology; and the Zoological Museum. From hot springs to ski resorts, this little-known area of Romania appears to have it all.
After four days I'd sampled most of what Cluj had to offer, but I couldn't leave town without a second visit to the Orthodox Cathedral. With so many people attending the Assumption service, I'd seen very little of the interior and I suspected it was magnificent. I was not disappointed. Every square inch of the walls and ceiling are painted with portraits of saints and religious scenes, and the screens that separate the sanctuary from the nave hold scores of gold-framed icons, surrounded by gold filigree embellishments. Shrines on either side of the nave glitter from floor-to-ceiling murals composed of millions of glass mosaic tiles. Brass lined enclaves glow golden with the flames from hundreds of small candles lit in remembrance of loved ones. Above it all hangs an enormous chandelier, so heavy that it has to be braced by an iron framework; even the carpet is a piece of art.
On my final evening in Cluj, I sat down with Raluca (Ralu) Ciobanu, a young woman who recently opened a travel agency in the city. The day before I arrived she'd discovered my Facebook Page and read that I was bound for Cluj. She shot me an excited email, offering to meet up and I was delighted to spend time with a someone who was an expert on the local culture. Over refreshments at the newly opened Boema Pub, I asked why Cluj is not a more popular tourist destination. On average the city receives only 700,000 tourists each year, many of whom stay only one day. She explained that most Romanians earn so little that they cannot travel extensively, and most international travelers are more focused on the well known destinations such as Budapest in Hungary or cities in Romania such as Brasov, which has capitalized on the legend of Dracula, despite the fact that Cluj-Napoca was the historical capital of Transylvania.
As a new business, to date Ralu has been forced to concentrate on offering tours that are more in demand, but I believe she was infected by my enthusiasm. Her final comment before parting was that she was going to put together and market tours for Cluj-Napoca. I wish her great success, because frankly, Cluj was my favorite destination in all of Romania. It's a gem in the heart of Transylvania, just waiting to be discovered.
To learn more abut Cluj-Napoca, feel free to contact Raluca Ciobanu, Associate Manager of Musai Travel, through their website (www.musaitravel.ro), their Facebook Page (Facebook.com/MusaiTravelRomaniaTours) or by email ([email protected]). Ralu did not sponsor any part of my trip, nor do I profit in any way from tours that she may book as a result of this article. I was just so impressed by her knowledge about Culj-Napoca and love of all things related to travel that I am happy to recommend her.
51 Comments on "Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a Gem in the Heart of Transylvania"
Transylvania is such a beautiful region. I also suggest those who plan to travel to Romania Sibiu or Brasov, also very beautiful cities. You can see some medieval churches, castles and other amazing places, in terms of landscapes and architecture.
Would Cluj be a good place to base a family for 1-2 months to see Trasylvania?
And what was your favorite city/country to live (if you had to choose) in Eastern/Central Europe?
Hello, I'm from Cluj as well but I'm currently doing my PhD in Metz in France. If you travel here by any chance, let me know, then I can give you the local tour (perhaps including Luxemburg) and talk more about Cluj or Romania ^_^. Wish you luck in your travels!
Hi all,
I'm originally from Cluj, I left when I was 12, I'm now 41. I now live in the states. I have traveled to many countries and cities. No city comes close to Cluj when it comes to charm and personality. I took my 3 girls there and they wanted to move to Cluj for ever. The people are very nice, everyone speaks English at restaurants bars, coffe shops and hotels. The dollars is still 1/3 ratio and you can get a lot for ur money.
Cluj is a mini Viena in my opinion. The good thing about traveling to Cluj, you can go to Brasov or the Black Sea in one days car travel and see even more of Romania.
I am an American who was privileged to live in Cluj from 1996-2006. My family and I loved living there. It will always be my favorite even though we are back in our own area of the States. Cluj is forever in our hearts. I feel like an Ardelean!
Being from Cluj and living in Canada, I am glad that there are people like you who discover the true beauty of our country and cities, and not the ugly that a lot of people hear or know about… Glad you enjoyed Cluj 🙂
Rumania a wonderful country in Europe. Every year I go there to meet with my elder sister. My kids like to travel there.
I would definitely love to get to Romania one of these days, sounds like an amazing country. Though I've never heard of Cluj, you've put it on my radar now. Glad to hear you liked it so much!
You have great photos and I like the masai one as its close home. Great article on Romania.
Hey Barbara,
Nice post.After reading your travel story, now Romania is in my wish list.
Thank you, Barbara, for your wonderful story about your adventures in Cluj. Please, return to beautiful Romania so you can share other Romanian adventures with us. Visit http://www.rocherichard.com to read some more tales about Transylvania. I am not selling any tourist services. I am just encouraging people to visit Romania anytime April through October. Romania is a wonderful country worth visiting many times.
I want to go to Romania, but it seems I'll have to do it in the summertime…I'm afraid the other times of year would be too cold. I will definitely go to Cluj when I go. Love your story!
Great photos as usual. I got to visit Romania in 2011 and loved Transylvania much more than Bucharest. The little town of Sinaia has a wonderful castle and mountaintop restaurant with interesting architecture and homes.
I'm from Sinaia and I'm very happy to heard that you enjoy this little town. I love very much Cluj, which is a special city.
Barbara, thank you very much for the beautiful words about our country, Romania.
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Hi! Welcome to Romania! 🙂
I'm enjoying your adventures now more than ever, because you seem to be including more photos than you used to use.
Dear Barbara, I really enjoyed your report about the wonderful town now called Cluj-Napoca, however you do not mention that this was several hundred years the treasure of Kolozsvár main city of hungarian speaking Transylvania.You do not mention the wonderful gothis catholic church of St.Michael built in the 14th century, do not mention the famous Házsongárd cemetery also from the medieval times and almost worth like Pere-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. The orthodox cathedral was built between 1923 and 1933, after the Union of Transylvania with the Romanian Old Kingdom.
I sicerely hope you know and visited all the hungarian sites in this wonderful city.
Barbara, thank you very much for sharing the experience you had here, in our lovely Cluj! You must see the I Love Cluj Facebook Page and the new website: ilovecluj.ro – on both of these you will find great pictures of Cluj-Napoca for the time you will miss it 🙂 here's the FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILoveCluj
All the best and come back soon!
Sounds like Cluj was an amazing experience! I've always wanted to see a cathedral or a castle, but I'll just have to wait until I have enough money! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
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I adored Cluj, and Romania, when I was there for a couple of weeks earlier this year. It has such a laidback vibe, although I had a different weather experience – rain and ferocious hail, in July! Romania is such a hugely underrated country, and one that receives an unfairly disproportionate amount of bad press.
The first part of your journey reminds me of Paul Theroux expression: "Travel is only glamourous in retrospect" but you found much to recommend it once you got to this town that I've never heard of. Well done for getting so off the beaten track of Europe.
What an amazing experience. I have never made it to Romania, but it's as beautiful and charming as Prague and Warsaw. I love the architecture and churches, so amazing. I'm also a big fan of coffee so Insomnia Cafe is going to be on my list of things to do and visit :).
Barbara, I really enjoyed reading about Cluj-Napoca, especially about the friendliness of the people and the wonderful food. It's often the things and events we stumble upon, (not the things that we planned) like the ceremony for the Feast of the Assumption, that make a visit so memorable. I'll definitely look at the Musai Travel website, thanks for sharing.
Hello Mary, I'm sure you would love it here :). At the time I met Barbara we didn't have our incoming english website ready, and it's only going to be done by the end of this year. Until that you can check our incoming facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MusaiTravelRomaniaTours. Or you can email me for any kind of help or information.


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New Series,"The Fittleworth Chronicles" by David F. Gray, To Start Very Soon!
The Fittleworth Chronicles
The Spires…hundreds of feet tall, tapering to a needle thin point, they stand, mysterious and silent. For untold ages they have existed in all the known worlds, their original purpose forgotten and their builders unknown. Now they serve as signpost, marking the portals that allow a select few to travel between the many known worlds.
Welcome to The Fittleworth Chronicles, a new, ten part fantasy series where cunning wizards fight to the death, bloodthirsty pirates pillage and loot, and a single, lost scribe seeks the enigmatic Crossroads, a place where all worlds converge and great stories are born.
Volume One
The Scribe Enters The Library
In Volume One, the Scribe achieves his life long quest to find and enter the mysterious Library, a vast storehouse of knowledge that has been sought by the greedy and power hungry for thousands of years. Within its walls he will encounter the guardian, an immortal creature who has a mysterious agenda of his own.
The Scribe is the first person in untold ages to enter the Library. Believing it to be the Crossroads, he has come seeking great stories, but he will soon realize that his quest has not ended. It is only beginning, and before it is over, it will cost him everything he holds dear. When he leaves the Library, he will be hunted by terrifying creatures that exist outside of time and space. He will travel through many worlds on his journey to find the Crossroads, also known as Fittleworth, and he will come to understand that he carries within his mind the fate of all living things.
David F. Gray has been a television writer, producer and director for over thirty years. Thanks to his extensive experience in the field of Christian broadcasting, he has developed a unique perspective of modern day Christianity. In addition to writing and producing several award winning documentaries, he is the author of The Shepherd's Path and The Shepherd's Man, two critically acclaimed novels dealing with the loss of religious freedom in the United States. He is currently working on Lightbearer's Quest, the sequel to Lightbearer. He and Heidi, his wife of twenty eight years, currently reside in Tampa, Florida. They have two adult children, Daniel and Charis.
David F. Gray's Amazon Author Page link is: http://www.amazon.com/David-F.-Gray/e/B001KJ2IGO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
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This month, a 4-year-old in New South Wales and another 4-year-old in Victoria have been in the spotlight, as some of the youngest people to transition from one gender to the other.
Eternity asked one of the foremost Christian experts on gender and sexuality, Mark Yarhouse, about this real-life case.
Yarhouse supports a "watchful waiting" approach to this delicate issue.


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Nedbank focused on long-term value creation
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The group reported that net interest income (NII) for the nine months ending 30 September 2014 grew by 8.4 per cent, underpinned by average interest-earning banking assets growth of 9.9 per cent.
"Nedbank Group's performance in the nine months continues to be reflective of the early actions taken in anticipation of a challenging macro-economic environment," Brown said.
"We are focused on the drivers of long term value creation for our shareholders as we build our transactional banking franchise and our pan-African banking network."
[DATA NED:Nedbank] recently announced that it would be acquiring a 20 per cent shareholding in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI).
(READ MORE: Nedbank Group to acquire 20% of Ecobank Transnational)
Brown believes that through the shareholding in ETI, the group has strengthened its ability to provide banking service support for its clients across 39 countries in West and Central Africa.
"Economic growth in the rest of Africa is faster than South Africa and our investment in ETI offers our shareholders access to earnings in these higher economic growth markets," he said.
"Our balance sheet metrics remain strong and our ability to generate earnings and capital should continue to support our progressive dividend policy. We remain well positioned to meet our full-year guidance for growth in organic diluted HEPS of greater than nominal GDP growth."
Nedbank said that its credit loss ratio for the nine months improved to 0.77 per cent from 0.83 per cent at June 2014, reflecting the outcome of asset mix changes, together with effective credit risk management policies.
These include early actions taken in reducing unsecured lending and the approach of selective origination followed in the last few years.
The group also stated that its non-interest revenue (NIR) increased 2.4 per cent and was driven by commission and fee income growth of 3.4 per cent, insurance income decreasing 3.5 per cent, trading income growth of 1.1 per cent and negative fair-value adjustments of 64 million rand.
Total advances grew 6.8 per cent, annualised, largely due to growth in wholesale banking advances and deposits increased 8.0 per cent, annualised.
(READ MORE: Nedbank Group's client base hits 6.9 million)
"The group's forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2014 is currently at 1.5 per cent with risk to the downside. Credit growth is expected to continue to be driven largely by the wholesale sector including activity in the rest of Africa," Nedbank said.
"Our financial guidance for organic growth in DHEPS in 2014 to be greater than nominal GDP growth remains unchanged as communicated at the 2014 interim results presentation."


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VIDEO: Miami Cops Fight With Each Other During Traffic Stop
An embarrassing situation for the Miami Police Department after two of its own officers are under investigation for getting into a fight during a traffic stop.
Officer Marcel Jackson was in uniform when he pulled over Lt. David Ramrest for speeding...Ramrest was in plain-clothes at the time.
When Jackson asked for Ramrest's driver's license and insurance, Ramrest got out of the car and there was a scuffle.
The whole incident was captured on Jackson's Go-Pro Camera. The Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney is now investigating.
Ramrest is being reassigned to another unit and Jackson has been suspended with pay.
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U.S. and Russian militaries will start holding meetings soon to avoid running into each other in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday.
"We agreed on the imperative of as soon as possible -- perhaps even as soon as tomorrow, but as soon as possible -- having a military-to-military de-confliction discussion," Kerry told a joint press conference with Lavrov following a meeting at the United Nations.
The meeting came hours after Russia began carrying out airstrikes in western Syria. Moscow, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, says the strikes had targeted Daesh munitions depots, vehicles and communications centers.
Kerry reiterated the U.S.' fears that the true targets of the raid were non-Daesh opposition groups.


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from £55 / night help Price for guests, Nights approx:
The White House – Home 446137 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- min stay varies
The White House – Home 446137
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- min stay varies
Top Review
House / 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 7
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
New listing Charming, very clean 2 bedroom detached house with loft room, sleeping up to 7 guests, situated in a quiet area of Exmouth. It is a 20-30 minute walk or 5-10 minute drive (2 miles) to sandy beaches and the property is convenient for local amenities. King size bed, double bed, single bed and double sofa bed. Private gardens and ample car parking (Small boat/Motorhome). BBQ & outdoor seating. Lounge seating is for 5 however, 2 further seats available by way of 2 low wicker rocking chairs. There is also a sofa bed in the dining room. Stair gate in situ in order that young children are unable to access the loft room without an adults supervision. Ground floor w/c. High chair, pram and toddlers jogging trike available upon request, small selection of dvd's & books. Freeview TV, wifi & broadband, DVD, washing machine and fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher. Bed linen and towels included and can be refreshed for longer stays. Welcome pack also available.
New listing Charming, very clean 2 bedroom detached house with loft room, sleeping up to 7 guests, situated in a quiet area of Exmouth. It is a 20-30 minute walk or 5-10 minute drive (2 miles) to sandy beaches and the property is convenient for local amenities. King size bed, double bed, single bed and double sofa bed. Private gardens and ample car parking (Small boat/Motorhome). BBQ & outdoor seating. Lounge seating is for 5 however, 2 further seats available by way of 2 low wicker rocking chairs. There is also a sofa bed in the dining room. Stair gate in situ in order that young children are unable to access the loft room without an adults supervision. Ground floor w/c. High chair, pram and toddlers jogging trike available upon request, small selection of dvd's & books. Freeview TV, wifi & broadband, DVD, washing machine and fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher. Bed linen and towels included and can be refreshed for longer stays. Welcome pack also available. Discounts available to serving and former Royal Marine personnel, their families, including recruits and their families. Short stays also welcome. There is strictly no smoking at the property and no pets, this is for the comfort of all our guests.. Crealy 15 mins by car, Exeter city 20 mins by car. On the bus route and 20 minute walk to railway station. Also close to cycle routes, bicycles could also be made available on request.
Location description from owner
The England region
Exmouth, is a port town, civil parish and seaside resort in East Devon, England sited on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe. Local attractions include, the River Exe, the Exe Estuary, A La Ronde, Powderham Castle, East Devon Way, fabulous sandy beach, Crealy Adventure Park and The World of Country Life.
The 'White House' is situated in a quite residential area close to many local amenities.
Withycombe village area is a 10 minute walk and has 2 pubs, shops, Fish and chips and a chinese takeaway.
A 10 minute walk the opposite way takes you to a very popular local eating pub/restaurant, more shops and an Indian takeaway.
The 2 large supermarkets are a 5 minute drive away.
For the energetic:
Woodbury Common provides some lovely walks on well marked tracks with distant see views and an abundance of wildlife and the occasional Royal Marine covered in mud!
A recent addition to Exmouth is the new cycle track with its breath taking veiws along the estuary through the pretty village of Lympstone (with numerous pubs) up to the upmarket town of Topsham, a very pleasant day out.
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- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Double Bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Sofa Beds
- 1 Family bathroom
- Wi-Fi available
- Private garden
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair available
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Payment
- To be covered by Payment Protection this rental needs to be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal. Never pay for your holiday rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Lisa T.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar updated::
- 22 May 2017
- Years listed:
- 4
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
This House has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 7. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 16 May 2013. Located in Devon, it has 37 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £650 to £828.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property's calendar was last updated on 22 May 2017.
Map and how to get there
Guest reviews
– based on 38 reviews
Very Good
38 reviews
- Excellent
- 28
- Very Good
- 9
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
"Home from home"
Lovely 3 day stay at the White House Exmouth Spacious house, light & bright, quiet location, close to amenities Lovely welcome pack ie - bread, milk, jam, butter,
"Just perfect!"
My Husband and I stayed at the WhiteHouse with our two children (ages 13 & 6 yrs) for 10 nights in July. The house was just perfect for us...clean, comfortable and spacious with ample garden space and off street parking. The welcome pack of bread, portion of butter & marmalade and cheeky bottle of wine was a lovely surprise. Everything we needed during our stay was available and the owners were a phone call away if required. We are so happy with our stay, that we are in the process of booking for next year!
Owner's reply: Thank you for your lovely review and your next booking! We are very pleased you felt welcomed and look forward to seeing you again next year!!
"A fantastic well equipped, perfectly located, reasonably priced family home perfect for a peaceful family break."
We had a fantastic holiday experience at the white house. Very easy to find with the pin point directions provided. A very warm welcome on arrival and a great brief on the property and local amenities. The house is well equipped, the bedrooms are very well decorated and comfortable, the garden was a great space for the family to enjoy the Devon sunshine. And of course the essential internet access for the teens is available. Very handy for local shops and the beach is only five mins by car. We couldn't have picked a more perfect property for our stay and we will most definitely be staying again. Highly recommend the White House.
Owner's reply: It's so lovely to hear you've have a pleasant , comfortable stay with us and that we appear to have met the needs for all of your party. I look forward to welcoming you back to our holiday let. Many thanks, Lisa :))
"Lovely owner, Lovely House, would definately stay again!"
First off i would like to say a big thank you to Lisa the owner for being so accommodating throughout the whole experience. The house was everthing we had hoped it would be and the welcome pack that we found upon our arrival was just what the doctor ordered after a 5hour journey as it included a bottle of red and white wine! Although there was only the 3 of us, the house could have slept upto 7! There was plenty of space and our 2 and a half year old daughter loved being able to run about inside and especially outside in the fairly large enclosed garden. In the metal shed in the garden we found loads to keep us entertained from tennis raquets, rugby ball, a skateboard plus various other sporting & games equipment. Although we didn't actually get to use it, there was even a nice and clean BBQ which would definately have come in handy had we been staying longer. Location was great as it was no more than 1.5miles to the sandy beach at Exmouth. If i had to be critical about anything, and for the price we paid i feel awful writing anything negative, there was a leaky tap in the bathroom which seemed almost impossible to turn off and the garden wall could have done with a lick of paint as it looked a little tired but apart from that, this was a lovely house which practically ticked every box. Would we stay here again; without hesitation! Thanks again Lisa and we hope we get to stay again at some point in the future. Peter Paula & Annabelle.
Owner's reply: Peter, Paul & Annabelle. Many thanks for your comments. The leaky tap has now been fixed, it was a bit of a pain but fingers crossed the problem has now been resolved. As for the garden, we are aware of the paintwork needed however have been fully booked with rentals over the summer period so decided to wait until the quieter period to give it a lick of paint, I've also ordered some interesting plants to try and add a bit more character to the garden. Again, many thanks for the positive comments and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes, Lisa
"This is perfectly located accommodation"
Lisa has to be the friendliest and most helpful owner we have ever met. The house was ideal for our needs, very clean and comfortable with all that we needed, together with a wonderfully thoughtful welcome pack. The house was all the better for Lisa having allowed us to rent it for just 2 nights so that we could attend our son's King's Squad Pass-Out event. What was a very special occasion for us was enhanced by Lia's genuine interest and reassuring guidance when we booked the stay at short notice.
Owner's reply: Many thanks for your compliments. We are really pleased you and your family were happy with your stay and that our holiday let met with your requirements and expectations especially since it was a very special occasion for you all. We hope to see you again soon.
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Providence mayor seeks to end murderers' pensions
NewsRadio 920 WHJJ and the Associated Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence Mayor Angel Taveras is proposing city and state laws that would prevent convicted murderers and others serving life prison sentences from getting municipal or state pensions.
Taveras' main target of the legislation is former Providence police officer Nicholas Gianquitti, who is serving life in prison for fatally shooting Cranston Fire Department Lt. James Pagano in 2008. Gianquitti is getting an annual $50,000 accidental-disability pension from the city that was granted in 1992 after he injured a knee while on duty.
Taveras says Gianquitti doesn't deserve the pension and anyone convicted of killing others shouldn't be paid with the public's money.
A bill on Taveras' proposal has been introduced in the state Senate and the City Council is expected to review a proposed ordinance next week.


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Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who took a self-exit from reality show Bigg Boss 6 last night, says that admitting his act of cheating in cricket took a burden off his chest. "I feel so relieved. I have lived with it for so many years. A big burden is off my chest," says the 49-year-old, unperturbed about his confession possibly tarnishing his image.
"I've taken the path of truth, so why should I be ashamed? It was the last ball, they needed just four runs to win. I took the catch and discovered that my leg had touched the boundary line. I wanted to say it but before I could, everyone started rejoicing India's win. I was just 25, too young and naïve, so just kept quiet," says Sidhu, detailing his unfair play against West Indies at Sharjah in 1988.
Talking about his sudden summon from BJP to campaign for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, he says, "It's a contingency, the party needs me. I'm ready to pay the penalty but that's okay. I was not here for money." Was he upset about leaving the show?
"They put me through extreme conditions such as the panic room and lie detection test, which no-one underwent. Yet, they couldn't break me ... I never lost my cool and finally left the house with dignity. That's my success."
Sidhu (right) on Bigg Boss with fellow inmate Rajiv Paul


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You and Me Both is the second, and final, album released by British synthpop duo Yazoo in 1983. As was their debut, the record was produced by Yazoo members Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet along with E.C. Radcliffe. Upon its release You and Me Both received positive reviews from music critics who noted that the album showed strong progression in songwriting and production from both Moyet and Clarke from their debut. The album peaked at #1 in the UK and #69 in the US.
Reconnected Live is a live album by UK synthpop duo Yazoo. It was released by Mute Records on 27 September 2010 in the UK and the following day in the United States.
Twenty-five years after Yazoo split, members Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet reunited for short tour of Europe and North America during 2008. The 'Reconnected Tour' marked the first time that the duo had performed any songs from their second album You and Me Both live, and it was their first full tour of North America. In an interview with Side-Line magazine, Clarke announced that the live CD would be released. Tracks on Reconnected Live were recorded from various dates during the tour. The album's liner notes do not specify from which shows the recordings were taken.
Vince Clarke can claim involvement in two stunning debuts in only two years: Depeche Mode's Speak and Spell and Yaz's Upstairs at Eric's. While Speak and Spell is, by far, the more consistent record, Upstairs at Eric's is wholly more satisfying, beating the Depeche record on substance and ambition, and is light years ahead in emotion. "Don't Go" and "Situation" are absolutely killer with Clarke's bubbling synth and singer Alison Moyet's bluesy and powerful delivery.
Part 1 of Tommy Boy's comprehensive compilation of early electro, hip-hop, and freestyle hits concentrates on the fundamentals.
Now series celebrate Millennium with 20 cd release covering 80's & 90's decade, this 2CD edition covering best of from year 1983.
UK three CD collection. This release charts the birth of synthesized pop music in the 1980s and ultimately the roots of contemporary electronic dance music. The importance and continued popularity of '80s pop is not to be underestimated, and the emergence of serious synthesized music producers in Kraftwerk, the Human League, Heaven 17, OMD, Yazoo, Ultravox, Talk Talk, Japan, Devo, Sparks, Gary Numan, New Order and the Pet Shop Boys, all of whom massively pushed the boundaries in experimenting with (mainly) Roland synths in this era, ultimately showed the way for the House and Techno producers of the '90s to the present day. Within this more serious side there was also some brilliant, pure Synthpop from the Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Thomas Dolby, Simple Minds, Propaganda, Erasure, China Crisis, Belouis Some, the Lotus Eaters, a Flock of Seagulls, Howard Jones, Blancmange and the Associates.
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In Switzerland you're always surrounded by mountains, which reminds me of Columbia.
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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Downers Grove with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness center
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Popular property highlights
Situated in Downers Grove, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Yorktown Shopping Center and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve. Morton Arboretum and College of Dupage are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this hotel has a business center and a meeting room. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 121 rooms offer free WiFi, coffee makers, and TVs with cable channels. Free newspapers, free local calls, and hair dryers are among the other amenities that guests will find.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measure 1100 square feet (102 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Free WiFi
- Conference space size (meters) - 102
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Conference space size (feet) - 1100
- Total number of rooms - 121
- Number of floors - 3
- Business center
- Free breakfast
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Tours/ticket assistance
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Laundry facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Television
- Desk
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- In-room safe
- Free newspaper
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
- Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night
Hotel Name
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove Downers Grove
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove Hotel Downers Grove
- Downers Grove Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Downers Grove
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago Downers Grove Hotel Downers Grove
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Truly a hidden jewel
Pros: AWD, interior, performance and handeling
Cons: Could use telescopic steering wheel and power tailgate2008 Limited 5 passenger w/o nav and rear view camera. Test drove just about every SUV in this class and decided on the Tribeca. Comfort and handeling is great. Quality of build is also great. Built in Lafayette, Indiana by American workers. Maybe not the best looking in this class and gas mileage not great but didn't expect good mileage for this type of vehicle. Anyone looking for a SUV should test drive one before deciding.
Love my Subaru
Pros: all wheel drive
Cons: I like everythingLove my Subaru
Great car
Pros: all wheel drive
Cons: How low it sits to the groundNever had a problem with the car since I bout it!