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Ben wrote:Sam Harris is brilliant and his writings will have a profound impact on the world as we know it.
It is better to try and understand his ideas through some of his work, such as 'the end of faith'. There you will find an implicit acknowledgement of the value of Buddhist spirituality. Taking one of his ideas out of context fails to represent him or his ideas well.
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Sam Harris is brilliant and his writings will have a profound impact on the world as we know it.
It is better to try and understand his ideas through some of his work, such as 'the end of faith'. There you will find an implicit acknowledgement of the value of Buddhist spirituality. Taking one of his ideas out of context fails to represent him or his ideas well.
Kind regards
Mawkish1983 wrote:As I see it, meditation is a tool. We are using computers to learn about the Dhamma in this very forum... but I don't think we'd ever seriously call them 'Buddhist computers'. Computers are a tool. Meditation is a tool. Christians also meditate, as do many other religions I can think of. The difference I suppose is the intention.
Maybe I've missed the point here, but I sort-of agree: the term 'Buddhist meditation' is as absract to me as the term 'Buddhist computer'.
Am I missing something? :s
He writes that it is "merely an accident of history that it is considered normal in our society to believe that the Creator of the universe can hear your thoughts while it is demonstrative of mental illness to believe that he is communicating with you by having the rain tap in Morse code on your bedroom window."[7]
Eschewing relativism and pragmatism, Harris subscribes to "ethical realism," the view that
our statements about the world will be "true" or "false" not merely in virtue of how they function amid the welter of our other beliefs, or with reference to any culture-bound criteria, but because reality simply is a certain way, independent of our thoughts. . . . To be an ethical realist is to believe that in ethics, as in physics, there are truths waiting to be discovered—and thus we can be right or wrong in our beliefs about them.14
Such passages in Harris's works raise hope that he will identify and advocate a reality-based alternative to the ethics of religion and relativism. Unfortunately, however, Harris, like Hitchens, "grounds" his ethics in innate knowledge, which he labels "intuition."15
According to Harris, there is a point at which "we can break our knowledge of a thing down no further," a point at which we must anchor our ethical and other ideas to reality by taking "irreducible leaps" via "intuition," which he says is the "most basic constituent of our faculty of understanding."16
Why does an "ethical realist," who claims to believe that ethical truths are waiting in reality to be discovered, insist that ethics must be grounded "intuitively," via "irreducible leaps," rather than rationally, via direct observations of reality? Because, Harris's paean to a discoverable ethics notwithstanding, he subscribes to the neo-Kantian view that our sense perceptions are "structured, edited, or amplified by the nervous system" to the point that "[n]o human being has ever experienced an objective world, or even a world at all."17
Although there is a long philosophical tradition that denies the validity of the senses, and although such skepticism remains fashionable to this day, the validity of the senses is self-evident: We rely on our senses all day, every day to ascertain the facts of reality. If our senses were invalid, we would have no means by which to determine whether it is safe to cross the street, whether our food is sufficiently cooked, or whether the phone is ringing. If our senses were invalid, we would have no means of identifying any such facts, and we could not function or live.
The fact is that the "most basic constituent of our faculty of understanding" is not "intuition," but sense perception—our mind's basic contact with reality. And those who try to deny the validity of the senses must rely on that very validity in the process of doing so. In order to put his denial in print, for instance, a skeptic author must rely on his sense of touch to convey his thoughts through his keyboard; he must rely on his vision to see his monitor and confirm that his keystrokes have correctly formed his intended words and sentences; he must rely on the vision of an editor to read his manuscript and on his own sense of hearing to field the editor's phone calls; he must rely on the sensory perception of thousands of people involved in the printing, marketing, and distribution of his tract; and he must rely on the vision of his readers if they are to gain knowledge of his remarkable assertion that "[n]o human being has ever experienced an objective world, or even a world at all."18
Fashionable though it may be to deny the validity of the senses, doing so makes no sense. Nor is it a sound strategy for persuading people, as Harris hopes to do, that ethical truths, like physical truths, are "waiting to be discovered."
Because Harris denies the possibility of knowing reality, it should come as no surprise that he, like Hitchens, defaults to the "just knowing" view of ethics. Unlike Hitchens, however, Harris specifies a moral standard.
Our "intuitions," he says, tell us that the standard of the good is "happiness" and that the standard of the evil is "suffering." Does this mean that one should promote one's own life by pursuing happiness and by avoiding suffering? No, says Harris, such pursuits and avoidances do not qualify as moral; an act "becomes a matter of ethics only when the happiness of others is also at stake"—at which point we have "ethical responsibilities" toward them.19 Does this mean that we should reward those who bring value to our lives? No, says Harris, to "treat others ethically" is to set aside one's own selfish interests and to "act out of concern for their happiness and suffering. It is, as Kant observed, to treat them as ends in themselves rather than as a means to some further end."20
On Harris's account, we are morally obliged to promote the happiness and reduce the suffering of others, whatever the consequence to our own lives may be.
[I]t is one thing to think it "wrong" that people are starving elsewhere in the world; it is another to find this as intolerable as one would if these people were one's friends. There may, in fact, be no ethical justification for all of us fortunate people to carry on with our business while other people starve. . . . It may be that a clear view of the matter . . . would oblige us to work tirelessly to alleviate the hunger of every last stranger as though it were our own. On this account, how could one go to the movies and remain ethical? One couldn't. One would simply be taking a vacation from one's ethics.21
Like Hitchens, Harris advocates altruism, the notion that being moral consists in living for the sake of others, or, more precisely, in self-sacrificially serving others. And although Harris acknowledges that "there are millions of people whose faith moves them to perform extraordinary acts of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others," he claims that "there are far better reasons for self-sacrifice than those that religion provides."22
The best "reason" for self-sacrifice, says Harris, is that "the social feeling of love is one of our greatest sources of happiness; and love entails that we be concerned for the happiness of others." This, he says, "suggests a clear link between ethics [by which Harris means altruism] and positive human emotions. The fact that we want the people we love to be happy, and are made happy by love in turn, is an empirical observation."23
The happiness that Harris advocates is not the happiness that comes from the achievement of one's own self-interested, life-promoting values. Rather, it is a "higher happiness," which allegedly comes from sacrificing one's own interests for the sake of others.24
What if someone, in his self-sacrificial service to others, fails to achieve this "higher happiness"? Harris says that he should rectify the situation by meditating and liberating himself from the "illusion of the self" that is the "string upon which all [his] states of suffering and dissatisfaction are strung."25 And what if this person still fails to intuitively grasp the sacrificial essence of ethics? Then, says Harris, he may be precluded from "taking part in any serious discussion" of morality.26
Far from demonstrating how ethical truths might be discovered by reference to the facts of reality, Harris severs moral inquiry from reality by denying the validity of the senses, embraces self-sacrifice as the essence of morality, "grounds" this principle in "intuition," and then attempts to intimidate those who challenge the propriety of that code or method. Further, like Hitchens, he maintains that man is both impaired by immoral intuitions that "lurk inside every human mind" and predisposed to religious belief.27 And, lest he leave open the possibility that man can choose to act contrary to his intuitions and predispositions, Harris explicitly denies the existence of free will.28 Without choice, it is worth reiterating, morality has no meaning, and books such as Harris's are an exercise in futility. Again, if this is the best the New Atheists have to offer in the realm of morality, they should not be surprised when their bestsellers fail to change many minds.
Mawkish1983 wrote:As I see it, meditation is a tool. We are using computers to learn about the Dhamma in this very forum... but I don't think we'd ever seriously call them 'Buddhist computers'. Computers are a tool. Meditation is a tool. Christians also meditate, as do many other religions I can think of. The difference I suppose is the intention.
Maybe I've missed the point here, but I sort-of agree: the term 'Buddhist meditation' is as absract to me as the term 'Buddhist computer'.
Am I missing something? :s
Ben wrote:Hi Tex
I recommend you go for 'End of Faith'. "Letter to a Christian Nation" is brilliant as well but it is 'End of Faith' distilled to 90 pages.
But we spend much of our time discussing his call for torture and his Buddhist perspectives on "compassionately killing the bad guy."
...in chapter 6, "A Science of Good & Evil [The End of Faith]," he devotes several pages to upholding the "judicial torture" of Muslims, a practice for which "reasonable men and women" have come out.
While our soldiers are waging war on Islam in our detention centers, according to Harris, our civilians must evolve past churchgoing to "modern spiritual practice," he writes. "[M]ysticism is a rational enterprise," he writes in his book, arguing it lets spiritualists "uncover genuine facts about the world." And he tells AlterNet there are "social pressures" against research into ESP.
Society is remarkably free, however, in airing justifications for putting Muslims to the thumbscrews. Harris's case for torture is this: since "we" are OK with horrific collateral damage, "we" should have no qualms against waterboarding, the lesser evil. "It's better than death." Better, in other words, than bombing innocents.
Legendary for his role in the Scopes Monkey Trial, American attorney Clarence Darrow wrote of his admiration for his forbearer Voltaire, the original 18th-century renegade against the church. He thanked Voltaire for dealing superstition a "mortal wound" -- and for an end to torture. "Among the illustrious heroes who have banished this sort of cruelty from the Western world, no other name will stand so high and shine so bright."
And then among those who want to bring it back, there stands Sam Harris.
"They're not talking," Harris is telling me, imagining a torture scenario where the captives clam up, "quite amused at our unwillingness to make them uncomfortable."
No, it's not the sticky (and real) case of Jose Padilla, the detainee who may have been reduced by his treatment to mind mush, possibly ruining his trial. Instead he's sketching out a kind of Steven Seagal action movie scenario in which we lasso Osama or his gang, maybe on the eve of a terror plot. What to do?
"We should say we don't do it," Harris says of torture. "We should say it's reprehensible." And then do it anyway, he says.
So there it is. In Harris's vision of future America, we will pursue "personal transformation" and gaze into our personal "I-we" riddles, while the distant gurgles of Arabs, terrified by the threat of drowning, will drift into our Eastern-influenced sacred space, the government's press releases no more than soothing Zen koans.
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text: Hurricane boys have come together in pursuit of soccer title By Tommy R. Atkinson November 1, 2012 Story Share Chris Dorst Hurricane's Alex White (10) tries to shake Parkersburg's Zack Wilcoxen during the teams' 1-1 tie Oct. 11. White has scored 11 goals this season to help the Redskins reach the state tournament for the fourth time in six seasons. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Sure, the undefeated record and No. 1 ranking are nice, but that's not what impresses Hurricane coach Jim Dagostine about his Redskins."Over the course of the year, one of the things most satisfying to me was to watch the acceptance of the exchange students,'' said Dagostine, who starts two players from Brazil and one from Chile."There's more to this than just soccer. The way our guys feel about them ... to watch that come together, it's a nice thing. Yes, we're happy it worked out from a soccer standpoint, [but] we've got good kids.''The Redskins (21-0-1), the top-ranked team in the Class AAA state coaches association final rankings, blended together an eclectic mix that has produced one of only three unbeaten records in the state, regardless of class or gender.Hurricane hopes that will be enough to finally secure its first championship as it heads into next week's state tournament in Charleston. (See Page 2B for pairings and schedule.)Redskins senior Felipe Thompson, who is from Santiago, Chile, is the leading scorer in the Kanawha Valley with 46 goals, while Brazilian countrymen Rodrigo Bevaqua and Matheus Morgan, also seniors, have contributed mightily. Bevaqua has nine goals while Morgan has shored up the midfield.Then add in Hurricane seniors Trevor Cunningham (12 goals) and Alex White (11), senior Daniel McKnight in the midfield, senior defenders Austin Conley and Evan and Ian Miles and junior keeper Tim Hayslett, who just began starting halfway through the season, and you've got an imposing lineup."You either make it work and get something out of this or we can all have our own agendas,'' Dagostine said. "If it doesn't work, we're all miserable."You learn to accept each other and appreciate each other and work real hard. I'd say probably the whole team exceeded what we expected. That's the kids being together every day and spending time with each other. We went from pretty decent to pretty good.''Hurricane has been down this road before, each time failing in either the semifinals or state championship game. The Redskins lost to George Washington 1-0 in the title game in 2007, fell to Wheeling Park 2-1 on penalty kicks in the semis in 2010 and lost 1-0 to eventual state titlist George Washington in 2011 in the semis. "For years people in Hurricane didn't even know where the state tournament was because they never went,'' said Dagostine, who has guided the Redskins to states four out of six seasons."I'm proud to get there. It's a tough tournament to get to. Have we had any luck there? I don't think it's luck. It's whomever we played beat us. Of course we feel good about having another opportunity.''The Redskins have been tested several times this season, but their talent has always shined through.Hurricane beat No. 4 Winfield three times, including the Mountain State Athletic Conference championship and the sectional title games, trailed No. 7 South Charleston at halftime before pulling out a 3-2 win and most recently edged Huntington 2-1 in the regional after the Highlanders forged a 1-all tie just before halftime."We just need to worry about ourselves,'' Dagostine said. "We didn't come off a very good regional game. Huntington had a lot to do with that. "The kids hung in there and made enough plays to get through it. We need to get our house in order and just come play hard and play the game the way we're capable of playing it.''The Redskins' only blemish was a 1-1 draw with Parkersburg, which advanced to states, in the regular-season finale. Hurricane and Parkersburg are in different brackets of the state tournament, so if both win they will meet in the title game. "Somebody asked me, 'Going into it unbeaten, is that an issue?''' said Dagostine. "Our guys don't even think about that. It's been all about just playing your next game. [Our players are] not going in with any baggage. This group all year has been confident."They think they're good enough to beat whoever they play. I think the real test for them was the regional where they were really having some difficulties. Just fighting for everything they got. I think they've got the mental, physical and emotional makeup to go get it done.''Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at email@example.com or 304-348-4811. 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any word on if they are making RD2 the ending made it seem like a sequel is a must.
I have heard they might make a movie
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Maybe people were expecting too much out of this game, but I have found it to be great so far. Like you said, the plot and setting are awesome and it feels like you are watching a movie. The investigation and interrogating make the game unique.
I am only on disc 2, but so far I would give this game a 9/10.
Witcher 2... PC only. Get it guys. It is amazing. Game of the year probably, if not that it will surely be the RPG of the year.
You need a good computer to see it in all it's glory, but it still looks fantastic at low settings. My incredibly OP computer struggles with it at the max settings.
It is definitely not for kids though! Lot's of F-Bombs and boobies everywhere.
Still working on GTA: Liberty City Stories for PSP...
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I've read some good stuff about it. Would you recommend playing the first one?
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
The first one is supposed to be really, really good as well. I know a couple people who played it and rave about it.
You don't need to play the first to jump into the new one. It does have an option to import character info from the old game however.
I bought The Witcher 1 on steam for $5 a while back. It is always on sale cheap somewhere.
Just starting LA Noire.
For the record, you can fail (I just injured a suspect I wasn't supposed to), but of course you'll get a do-over to try again.
that would be impposible to branch like that. I would like it though if u missed clues the case goes un solved . Some cases you chose between a few suspect and u charge which ever one u feel is gulity could be or u could be wrong.
It would not be impossible. Gaming studios like Bioware already do it.
Not if it changed everytime u guessed wrong that would be a **** ton of work.
The Quarter Moon Murders case it pretty tuff and my favorite case so far
Just got Star Wars the force unleashed 2, kind of late but after so many good reviews by my friends and stuff, I've gotta give it a try.
So SC2 fans, LiquidTLO decided to do a 24 hour stream marathon of him playing games to raise money for Doctors Without Borders and is donating his ad revenue from justin.tv to the charity. Every time I tune in or just check the viewer count its over 10,000 viewers and was over 20,000 for awhile too. He's just about to start hour 23 and has 15,000 viewers currently. He's running like 2 commercial breaks between each game and I think the revenue sharing is for every 1000 viewers he gets $2. He doesn't know how much he has raised yet, but its gonna be a good chunk of change, thats for sure.
If you want to tune in for the last hour heres the link:
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Picked up LA Noire last night. My initial reaction is that it's the most grapically intense puzzle game of all time? Yes, I said puzzle game, because so far that's what it feels like. Not a bad thing, but I look forward to seeing a more well rounded game studio get their hands on the tech Rockstar used.
Ladies and gentleman, it's all but confirmed that vampirism and werewolves are returning in Skyrim. Oh joy!
And as you progress, you get tailored quests to how you play. Sounds awesome.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Oblivion didn't have werewolves from what I remember. Not shocked that vampirism is back. It's a staple and I'm sure there will be a quest where you are infected.
Working on L.A. Noire right now
Fable III for PC
Loved the first one - not really impressed with this one so far - its way too linear - i feel like im just getting dragged along for the ride instead of playing a game...we'll see if things change...
Fable 1 was good, but was seriously lacking and didn't come close to the expectations set up by Peter Molyneux.
The second was much like the first. A few things got better, but no boss battles sucked. Especially since there was no fight with the final boss. Oh dear gawd, I wanted to break that cd.
Peter Molyneux is a hype machine and has failed to deliver on each game. No way in hell am I going get the 3rd.
Bethesda and Bioware know how to make great games without trying to hype anything.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
I thought both were absent from Oblivion. Hmmm, might not have cared about the vampirism. I just want to have a go at being a werewolf!
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Oh there wasn't definite vampirism. There was a whole optional quest line where you had to help find a cure and were infected yourself. It was actually kind of annoying, couldn't go out in the sun at all.
Being a werewolf sounds like it could be a lot less annoying and a nice change of pace especially since it would make since that you could keep it concealed.
RE: Fable
I thought the first one was the best, even though Molyneux failed to live up to his huge expectations he set. Second one I couldn't play though, got tired of it baout 3 or 4 hours in. I won't touch the 3rd.
I watched my roommate play some of this and it just looked terrible.


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More Victorians than ever are being caught driving unregistered vehicles, with 900 motorists nabbed weekly for failing to pay their registration.
With drivers facing soaring costs after July 1, including a rise in registration fees to $744.50 for a standard car, a higher petrol tax and a rise in stamp duty when they buy a new or used car, there are fears that more people will resort to driving illegally - and put more lives at risk.
Almost 50,000 drivers were caught driving illegally last year, an increase of 21 per cent in five years, News Corp reports.
Acting Superintendent David Griffith said there were "more people using our roads than ever before", and that driving unregistered vehicles was "likely to increase in the future".
"Victoria Police utilises a number of innovative technology such as Bluenet and ANPR to detect more unregistered vehicles than ever before," he said in a statement.
Acting Superintendent Griffith said that while some drivers were "blatantly breaking the law and making a conscious decision to drive unregistered vehicles", many were "unwittingly driving unregistered for various reasons, including lack of vigilance, forgetfulness or oversight".
"[But] this is no excuse," he said.
RACV general manager of public policy, Brian Negus, said the organisation's key concern with people driving unregistered vehicles was safety.
"It is a great concern, because we know from the data we receive that many unregistered vehicles are also unroadworthy, which is a serious safety issue as well as a legal issue," he told Fairfax Media.
Mr Negus said that despite an increase in registration - an additional $25, plus 2.25 per cent for inflation - he did not expect to see a spike in people driving unregistered cars.
"The increase in registration is relatively small, and we have certainly lobbied hard for that to be totally dedicated to improving roads," Mr Negus said.
But he said there was a case for the government and VicRoads to consider twice-yearly payments for everyone, which are currently available only to pensioners, healthcare cardholders, and for vehicles operated by or on behalf of incapacitated people.
A VicRoads spokeswoman said that the government had asked the road authority to look into more flexible payment arrangements, including paying car registration in instalments.
It is the second time that the Coalition has increased car registration since winning office in 2010. The base rate of car registration jumped $35 in April 2012, and taxes on new passenger car purchases increased from 2.5 per cent to 3.0 per cent in July 2012.
Last month, Treasurer Michael O'Brien said the increase in registration and motor vehicle stamp duty was caused by Victoria being "ripped off" when its share of GST revenue dropped to 88¢ in the dollar, down from 90¢.


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The Gift Theatre Extends NORTHWEST HIGHWAY 8/18-9/11
The Gift Theatre Company will extend its critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Recommended production of Northwest Highway by co-founder William Nedved, directed by Si Osborne. The world premiere, which Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune called "another breakout new Chicago play that should not be missed," has currently sold-out every remaining ticket in its regular run through July 17, 2011.
Northwest Highway will now be extended AUGUST 18th - SEPTEMBER 11th, 2011.
Show times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm
with Sunday matinees at 2:30pm.
Tickets are $20 - $30.
Call (773) 283-7071 or buy online @ thegifttheatre.org.
Northwest Highway
By William Nedved
Directed by Si Osborne
Featuring ensemble member Alexandra Main, and guest artists Brittany Burch, James D. Farruggio, Gabriel Franken, and Boyd Harris.
John Patrick Moore might finally be ready to sell the Jefferson Park house where his father was raised. Or he might not. Two real estate agents, his CPD partner, and a Polish-American waitress force him to face the road ahead. A tender, funny world premiere by the co-founder of The Gift, written for The Gift.
Tickets are $30 for Thursday, Fridays and Saturday performances; and $25 for Sunday matinees. Student, Industry and Senior tickets are $20, good for Sunday performances. Group rates are available for parties of ten or more.
The Gift Theatre is conveniently located at 4802 N. Milwaukee in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood - two storefronts north of Lawrence, on the west side of Milwaukee - and is easily accessible by the Kennedy Expressway, the Lawrence and Milwaukee buses, and the CTA Blue Line.
Co-founder William Nedved's previous plays with The Gift include County Fair, 6, and A Young Man in Pieces. His play Fact & Fiction recently concluded its run at The Elephant Theatre in Los Angeles.
Si Osborne's directing credits include True West for Red Twist Theater and the Jeff Award-winning A Prayer for My Daughter at Mary Arrchie Theater. As an actor, Osborne recently appeared in Sense & Sensibility at Northlight Theatre.
The Set Designer is Adam Veness. The Lighting Designer is Scott Pillsbury. The Costume Designer is Morgan McCabe.
THE GIFT THEATRE is dedicated to telling great stories on stage with honesty and simplicity. Previous productions include Night and Her Stars; Lonesome West; Suicide, Inc.; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Almost, Maine; Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! (2009 & 2010); Summer People; The Ruby Sunrise; Talk Radio; Stop/Kiss; Natural Gas; Streamers; W;t; The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; White People; Three Sisters; The Beauty Queen of Leenane; Blithe Spirit;365 Days/365 Plays; The Halloween Show; Long Day's Journey Into Night; The Glass Menagerie (Remount: Theatre on the Lake); The Good Thief; The Clearing; Hurlyburly; The Glass Menagerie; The Pavilion; A Young Man In Pieces; Language of Angels; 6; County Fair; The Countess; Alcatraz (Abbie Hoffman Festival); Orestes 2.0; and Boys' Life.


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Get an overview of this hotelLive the life of luxury at Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
Popular property highlights
Museum district
This Houston boutique hotel lies in the Arts District within walking distance of numerous museums; the Texas Medical Center and Rice University are 1 mile away, the Galleria shopping mall is 6 miles away and connected via a complimentary shuttle. The Reliant Park, the Reliant Stadium and Downtown Houston are also within easy reach.
On-site full-service spa
The 10,000-square-foot, full-service ZaSpa is on site. The hotel's own restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine, a weekend brunch, and offers a champagne bar. Wireless Internet is complimentary throughout.
Italian linens
Modern rooms feature Italian linens. Amenities include desks with ergonomic chairs, free WiFi, and plasma TVs with premium channels. Each floor has a butler pantry with complimentary coffee and tea.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Onsite bar and onsite restaurant
- Pool
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Overall room comfort
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This smoke-free and pet-friendly hotel is situated in the museum district, within a few blocks of many of Houston's attractions. Complimentary car service is provided to area attractions, based on availability. There is also daily scheduled complimentary transportation to the Galleria Shopping Mall. The hotel is also located on the light-rail which provides easy public transportation to the Texas Medical Center, Reliant Stadium, and Downtown Houston.
The 10,000-square-foot, full-service ZaSpa makes its home within the hotel. It features an adjoining café. Also on-site is the hotel's own Monarch Restaurant & Lodge, with Tuscan-style cuisine, weekend brunch, and a champagne bar. Room service is available round-the-clock.
Other amenities include fitness and business centers, and meeting space for large groups. Newspapers are complimentary in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is available throughout.
This hotel is completely smoke-free.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Express check-in
- Full-service spa
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Sauna
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Number of floors - 12
- Total number of rooms - 315
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Valet parking (surcharge), Offsite parking reservations required
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Free bottled water
- Free toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Plasma TV
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Minibar
- Free newspaper
- In-room massage available
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator
- Room service (24 hours)
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Monarch Restaurant & Lounge - Elegant dining with specials being steak, Tuscan cuisine, and weekend brunches.
Poolside - Restaurant within the on-site spa, featuring lighter fare.
A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee and room service is available round-the-clock.
Nearby Things to Do
A fitness center features state-of-the-art cardio- and strength-training equipment. An outdoor pool is open seasonally.
ZaSpa, an on-site day spa, offers a variety of treatments for guests seeking rest and relaxation.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Spa Services
Hotel ZaZa's spa features salon services, massages pairing holistic and modern healing techniques, body wraps and exfoliations, and 10 treatment rooms, including a hydrotherapy and oxygen therapy treatment area.
- Number of treatment rooms 7
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
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
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 150.00 per stay.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per stay.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
- Dogs and cats only
- 2 per room (up to 110.23 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 25 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 150.00 per stay
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Nashville, Tenn. (August 31, 2011) –The ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards Top 5 finalists were announced today in 22 key categories advancing the presentation of the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards in award ceremonies to be held on Friday, October 28th at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
The ICM Faith, Family & Country Top 5 ballot, as determined by first round membership voting by the members of the Inspirational Country Music Association, includes a stellar array of major names in a broad cross section of categories that include entertainer, new artist, song, songwriter, group, duo, musician, radio, radio station, film, television honors and more.
Major artist nominees on the Top 5 ballot for this year's ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards include Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Ronnie Dunn, The Roys, Josh Turner, Jeff Bates, Randy Travis, The Grascals, Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Point of Grace, Guy Penrod, The Isaacs, and George Strait. Film honors finalists include a competitive field highlighted by family rated major box office contenders including Country Strong, Secretariat, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Top 5 finalists in all categories will now be presented to the membership in final round voting that will end on September 30th. Awards will be announced at the October 28th awards presentation.


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the LSDiscs crew is returning for another year to kick off the PDGA season in mid-Missouri.
Saturday March 10th
Tee off 10am
Open $40
Advanced $35
Intermediate $30
Beginner/Novice $30
Ace Fund $10
All AM division players receive a players pack
$5 off if you register by March 8th
Friday Flex doubles (information pending)
Always a pretty good turnout, 65 and 75 the first two years of the event. 2 rounds at Albert Oakland.
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"No fuss" was Lynn Morgan's mantra when she decorated her Savannah row house: "I wanted it simple, clean-lined, and inviting, with a little bit of glamour and a lot of comfort." An ottoman in Zig Zag by Alan Campbell lends modern oomph between a pair of Louis XV style bergères. To highlight the architectural details, she painted moldings in high-gloss white. A David Hockney lithograph hangs above an antique mercury glass mirror. Garden stools from Emissary.
Designer Nancy Boszhardt wanted the breakfast room to connect to the kitchen of the suburban New York house, but to have its own identity. The family "stocks the étagère up with plates and food and uses it as a buffet." The chandelier, from Sentimento Antiques, is made from a French cloche, a glass cover that protects plants from the cold.
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World of Outlaws Thunder into Attica Raceway Park Two bullrings await the World of Outlaws this weekend, beginning on Friday, April 20 at the recently revamped Attica Raceway Park in Ohio. This will be the series first visit to the always racy...
World of Outlaws Thunder into Attica Raceway Park
Two bullrings await the World of Outlaws this weekend, beginning on Friday, April 20 at the recently revamped Attica Raceway Park in Ohio. This will be the series first visit to the always racy facility since 2005, after last season's event fell to rain. In the six previous A-Feature events contested at the track, there have been five different drivers visit victory lane.
Joey Saldana and Donny Schatz will continue their torrid battle atop the World of Outlaws standings as they head to Attica Raceway Park. The pair is separated by just four points heading into this weekend's events.
Saldana, driving for NASCAR star Kasey Kahne has racked up four wins, including three in-a-row at the end of March. His first win of the season came at Thunderbowl Raceway in California, which like Attica Raceway Park is a high-banked 1/3-mile. The 1996 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year has 12 Top-10 finishes in the first 13 races of 2007. The native of Brownsburg, Indiana, leads the series in laps led with 122. He also has set fast time in qualifying on four occasions, which is also tops in the series. He also has a dash win which earned him a pole position earlier in the season. He has turned numerous laps at Attica in the past with the World of Outlaws as well as with the All Star Circuit of Champions.
Schatz, the reigning World of Outlaws champion is coming off a very strong second-place run at Eldora last weekend. It was his series leading 10th Top-Five finish of the season. The native of Fargo, North Dakota has three wins in 2007, including on the opening night of the season. He has led 68 laps on the season, in addition to winning two dashes to earn two pole positions. Also, the 1997 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, has stopped the clocks first in time trials once this season. In the series last visit to Attica in 2005, Schatz earned a Top-10 finish.
Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws Champion has won twice at Attica. He is the only driver to have multiple wins at the 1/3-mile in the series previous six visits. He won in the World of Outlaws inaugural trip to the track in 1990, and followed that up the next season with a victory as well. He earned his 534th win with the series earlier this season at USA Race Park in Arizona in his first ever visit to the track. The native of Bloomington, Indiana currently is eighth in championship points on the strength of seven Top-10 finishes.
Chad Kemenah, the reigning World of Outlaws Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, who hails from Findlay, Ohio, which is right down the road from Attica, has had plenty of success at his home track over the years. He has won five times at the 1/3-mile with the All Star Circuit of Champions. He earned a season best finish of third, on April 6 at Paducah International Raceway in Kentucky.
Daryn Pittman enters the event at Attica third in points, on the strength of 10 Top-10 finishes. He picked up a win in the finale of the Florida DIRTcar Nationals in Florida in February. That win marked his 20th career triumph with the series for the former World of Outlaws Gumout Series champion. The native of Owasso, Oklahoma is only 104 points out of the top spot as he chases his first World of Outlaws title.
Danny Lasoski, the 2001 World of Outlaws champion, has been one of the most consistent drivers this season. He heads to Attica fourth in the points, after winning his first race of the season on April 6 at Paducah International Raceway in Kentucky. He has nine Top-10 finishes on the year and is only 158 markers behind Saldana.
Craig Dollansky ran a very solid third last time the World of Outlaws visited Attica in 2005. He won at the track in 2000 with the All Stars. The former World of Outlaws Gumout Series champion is fifth in points entering this weekend, on the strength of eight Top-10 finishes. He is one of only two drivers that have transferred to the A-Feature by way of his heat race, in each of the first 13 events of the season.
Terry McCarl who has won at Attica for the first time with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 1997, is sixth in points as he chases his first series title. The native of Altoona, Iowa, who is a multi-time Knoxville Raceway and Huset's Speedway champion has eight Top-10 finishes on the year. He is just 15 markers out of the fifth spot in the standings.
Jason Meyers earned his first win of the season last weekend at Eldora Speedway and vaulted into the seventh spot in the point standings. He has six Top-10 finishes on the year. The native of Clovis, California has won two dashes so far this season to earn just as many pole positions. He also has set fast time once.
Jac Haudenschild moved into the ninth spot in points after a fourth-place finish at Eldora last weekend, in which he led a large portion of the event. The native of Wooster, Ohio has six Top-10 finishes on the season. He finished fourth in the World of Outlaws last event at Attica Raceway Park in 2005.
Brooke Tatnell, one of only two Australian-born drivers to have earned a World of Outlaws A-Feature triumph, is 10th in points heading to Attica. In his last visit to the track with the series, he picked up a runner-up finish. In his first season driving for Larry Woodward, the always affable driver has seven Top-10 finishes.
Other drivers that will be on-hand at Attica Raceway Park include: Paul McMahan driving for two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart, Jason Solwold, who along with Dollansky has transferred from his heat race into each of the first 13 A-Feature events of the season, current Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year leader Kerry Madsen, from Australia, who earned his first series win during the Florida DIRTcar Nationals, 2003 Rookie of the Year Jason Sides, Tim Kaeding, who won earlier this season in California, 1999 Rookie of the Year Tim Shaffer, second-year driver Justin Henderson, 1995 Rookie of the Year Randy Hannagan, second-year driver Jeremy Campbell who has competed at Attica in the past with the All Stars, veteran Dion Hindi of New Mexico, second-year driver Jason Martin of Kansas, who earned a career-best finish of fourth on April 6, and veteran Brian Carlson, who has raced at Attica in the past with the All Stars.
A hearty crop of six Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award contenders will be on hand including: Tony Bruce Jr. of Kansas, Zach Chappell of Oklahoma, Sam Hafertepe Jr. of Texas, Chad Hillier of Washington, Madsen, and James Mosher of New Mexico.
On Friday April 20 at Attica Raceway Park, adult general admission tickets will be $28, with reserved tickets $30. General admission tickets for those ages 8-15 will be just $15, while children 7-under will be admitted free of charge.
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Like our social and political circuses that surround us, so the world of wine, and Italy, really seem to be in sync with this slightly out of register skew to things. Is this merely lucid dreaming or are the bathing beauties of Tuscany and Alto-Adige and Campania really vying for our attention? Or are they merely engaged in some kind of commercial cat-fight for our hearts and dollars? Happiness is a warm warehouse.
Sitting around some of the smaller corporate campfires lately, discussions have been had about the state of the wine business, and there seems to be a confluenza of notions and trends. I heard from a gent tonight who was the domestic head of an online service that finds buyers for rare and valuable wine. They were cutting his department and he was handed a pink slip. Eighteen months ago, that would have been unthinkable. Less than a month ago the delivery company DHL announced they would no longer be shipping wine domestically. So this little ray of hope, to the folks who think the three tier system is obsolete, is dimming. Money is tight, things get downsized.
In the world in which I live, there isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't get a note or three from some Italian wine company wanting to get onto the Ark. The smaller companies don't have the capital, the ability to pay their bills. Everybody is trying to fit their animals on our ship. We are desirable, like this is some kind of beauty pageant. Hey folks, winter is coming, time to put the swimsuits in the drawer. Pass the grappa and cuddle up on a couch somewhere and find something to do. Not the time to plant tomatoes.
There's something to be said about traveling the road with a camera and a bag of wine. It's quite the spectacle. Today San Antonio, tomorrow Austin, the next day Dallas, then on to El Paso, McAllen and back to Longview. The Big Amarone Circus is coming to town with the killer B's, Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello. An exhibition of rarities so rare the Italian restaurateur doesn't even know about it. And the whole time the ringmaster's friend, the ace photographer, is snapping away at the parade of models in their finest swimwear.
Will no one tell these bathing beauties, vying for the attention of the Maggiordomo, that Persephone is on the horizon, heralding the approach of the cold winds and winter? After all, they shoot the messenger in an upside-down world, don't they?
Say cheese?
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Russ T. Blade was taking a break, relaxing on my copy of "Marketing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables" by R. Brian How.
As my regular readers know, Russ T. is my imaginary, miniature produce manager that I converse with now and then.
Russ T.: After last week's column about culling, I've been preparing for the follow-up.
Me: I saved space for you. Last week we covered how culling improves sales, but today the topic is: If you have a lot to lose, what to do with all those culls?
Russ T.: Well, first thing in regard to handling a lot of culls is avoid it in the first place.
Me: Of course.
Russ T.: But yeah, just last week I culled a whole end cap of pineapple. The fruit was okay but the tops dried up on me practically overnight. Filled up two shopping carts.
Me: So did you cut them and try to sell as halves?
Russ T.: Think you could sell that many halves in a day, aisle boy? Sure, a few went to the cut program. We used some for cores, and also as an ingredient for melon trays. That took up about a third.
Me: That still leaves a lot to work through.
Russ T.: Culls aren't good enough for primary sales, but sometimes are still edible. The key? As long as something represents a value to a customer, find ways to not lose money.
Me: So what was under your thinking cap with the pineapple with dried-out tops?
Russ T.: I twisted off and discarded the crowns, made a separate display, cut and overwrapped a couple to show how nice the interior quality was, then I made a sign for the display that read "Crownless Pineapple." I sold out.
Me: What else do you recommend when dealing with distressed product?
Russ T.: Again, make sure it is still edible. Not decaying, out of date or posing any health hazards. Maybe the deli can use culled peppers for stuffing, or use other culls as ingredients for salads or other fixin's. Both the deli and meat departments use produce for garnish. If they use culled product first, that saves on expenses.
Me: Of course. And if all else fails, wrap up what's still edible to mark down, right?
Russ T.: Depends. Short-dated salads? Never. Those tired grapefruit you mentioned last week? They're good to bag up and sell discounted as "Cosmetically imperfect, but perfect for juicing." Or bagging and discounting overripe bananas. But keep these projects in the back, away from your premium rack. Food bank donations are an option too.
Me: And again, do everything possible to avoid a lot of shrink in the first place, right?
Russ T.: Of course. Order and rotate closely. And cull closer. Now let me finish my break would ya?
Armand Lobato works for the Idaho Potato Commission. His 30 years of experience in the produce business span a range of foodservice and retail positions.
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A press release today said that Messe Berlin and FRUCHTHANDEL MAGAZINE released the ten nominations for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2012. The release explained that the award will be presented at the Feb. 8-10 trade show in Berlin. Trade show attendees can vote for the innovation award during the first couple of days of the event, with the award presented Feb. 10.
The nominees... (drum roll please)
• Bejo Zaden, Netherlands: Purple sprouting broccoli
• Bud Holland, Netherlands: Achacha tropical fruit – originally from South America, now grown in Australia
• Campo Rico, Spain: Roasted sweet potato
• Healthy Foods, USA: Yonanas healthy frozen treat maker – makes ice cream from frozen fruit
• McCarter, Czech Republic: Pineapple juice with fruit pieces
• Pattruss Inc., Japan: Pattruss Z (Zed) – resealable salad bag
• Rijk Zwaan, Netherlands: lovemysalad.com – consumer information via "Social Salad Network"
• SIA Amberbloom, Latvia: Dried and candied Cido
• Syngenta, Netherlands: Angello sweet & seedless pepper
• Tokita Seed Co. Ltd., Japan. Sungreen – sun-ripened, yet green cherry tomato
To reset, last year's winner of the Fruit Logistica Innovation of the Year Award was Limeburst Fingerlimes, and the other nominees were:
Almond Mushroom; Angelle; BIOX-M; Jamie Oliver "Grow Your Own"-Produkte; Resealable freshness Salad Bag; Rockit™; StoreNSure Pear ; Sweet
Resistants and : Sweet Sensation
TK: For this year, I love the "social salad network" concept (a lot of recipe sharing going on) but the wow factor of the seedless sweet red pepper will be tough to beat. And who doesn't want to try the achacha?
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NJ Firm cited for PACA violoations
Mass. firm cited for PACA violation
LA revises school lunch menus after healthy options panned
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NEW ORLEANS, LA— Tomorrow, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Office of Economic Development will continue a series of business information sessions covering resources and opportunities available for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Each council district will host one session, featuring a range of topics including access to business opportunities, government contracts and vendor participation.
All sessions are open to the public and individuals can attend any or all sessions. To RSVP, participants can click here or contact Margrett Frazier at (504) 658-4237 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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New Orleans, LA 70122
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Cucumber and lime. Just the thought of those two ingredients refreshes me. Plus they go together like …. bread and butter, gin and tonic, sugar and spice.
It's hotter than an Inferno where I live, which is typical. We went straight from our schizophrenic spring weather to a sweltering heatwave within a week's time. Ready or not, it's time to let the season guide my menu cravings.
I turned to one of my favorite hot-weather flavor profiles – tart citrus; fresh, spicy chiles and cool-crunchy cucumbers. To me, that combination points in the direction of Asia and India.
I found the perfect recipe for what I had in mind with this Indian cucumber salad, Khamang Kakdi, in How to Cook Indian, one of my newest cookbooks. I think this book will become a definite favorite of mine. It's huge, with a broad collection of easy and delicious-sounding recipes. There are no photos at all, but somehow that isn't a problem since the information is so thorough and the design so appealing.
I love the utter simplicity of this salad. With just a few spices, a hit of citrus, toasty peanuts and a sweet exotic touch of coconut, cucumbers are transformed into something complex and unordinary.
Be warned, it's a slightly addictive little salad.
Cool Spicy Cucumbers with Peanuts & Lime
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1 Serrano pepper or 2 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- Put the cucumber, chile pepper, peanuts, 2 tablespoons of the coconut, lime juice and sugar in a large bowl.
- Heat the oil in a small saute pan. Add the mustard seeds. When they start to sizzle and pop, stir in the cumin, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons coconut. Turn off the heat.
- Pour the mustard seed mixture over the cucumbers and toss everything together. Taste to make sure it's salty-sweet enough for your taste.
Adapted from a recipe in How to Cook Indian by Sanjeev Kapoor
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size serves 4
Amount Per Serving
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


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Red Roof Inn - Boston Logan
100% Non-Smoking Red Roof Inn Boston Logan is Newly Renovated and a great place to relax after seeing Boston's sights'.
100% Non-Smoking Red Roof Inn Boston Logan is Newly Renovated and a great place to relax after seeing Boston's sights'. Newbury Street, Boston Commons, Fenway Park, Quincy Market, Boston Harbor, The Freedom Trail, The North End, Back Bay, The New England Aquarium, The Swan Boats, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Science Museum, Harvard University, M.I.T, Tufts University, as well as other famous universities, and so much more.
If you are traveling on business, we are just miles away from The Hynes Convention Center, The World Trade Center, Boston's Financial District and Boston Convention and Exhibit Center. If you are here on leisure, catch a concert or see the world famous Boston Celtics or Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Boston or head over to Fenway Park and see the Red Sox!
Boston has plenty of fun to offer and in the historic Theatre District you will find several live performances nightly at the Orpheum Theatre, Citi Performing Arts Center, The Charles Playhouse and many others. The Red Roof Inn in Saugus is only 5 miles away from Revere Beach, Americas 1st Public Beach as well as Suffolk Downs where you can see exciting horse races most of the year. Dont feel like driving into Boston? Dont worry, we are just 5 miles away from Wonderland T Station (subway) where you can park all day for a very low rate and take a quick 15 minute train ride into the city. If you aren't driving, we also have special transportation rates to get you to Wonderland. We offer Park N Fly and Cruise N Fly packages and have special transportation rates to get you to Logan Airport and Black Falcon Cruise Port in Boston.
In addition, the hotel is adjacent to Kowloon Comedy Club and Midwest Grill Brazilian Buffett, Kowloon Restaurant, Angela's Coal Fired Wings and Pizza and several restaurants are within walking distance and will deliver right to your room! We are also less than one mile from The Square One Mall for all of your shopping needs. Whether business or pleasure brings you to Saugus, our hotel's amenities can satisfy your needs.
Free Wi-Fi, a business center in the lobby, local & long distance telephone calls and all rooms are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, iron board, laptop safe, and hairdryer.
Please Note: taxes will be applied at check-in 11.7%
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- Accueil 24h/24
- Climatisation
- Distributeur automatique
- Petit déjeuner non inclus
- Centre d'affaire
- Télévision par câble
- Cafétéria
- Adapté aux enfants
- Cartes bancaires acceptées
- Ligne téléphonique directe
- Ascenseur
- Téléphone/Fax
- Plans de ville gratuits
- Accès gratuit à Internet
- Parking gratuit
- Wifi gratuit
- Sèche-cheveux
- Nettoyage et entretien
- Accès à Internet
- Accès par carte magnétique
- Casiers à bagages
- Pas de couvre-feu
- Non-fumeurs
- Parking
- Animaux acceptés
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- Taxes non incluses
- Equipement pour se faire du café ou du thé
- Bureau des excursions
- Distributeurs automatiques
- Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
Politique d'annulationCette propriété a une politique d'annulation de 1 jours. Si vous n'annulez pas dans cet intervalle de temps, vous devrez payer des frais d'annulation du montant de la première nuit de votre séjour.
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Located 10 miles Northeast of Downtown Boston and 2.5 miles Northwest of Downtown Saugus
Traveling on I-95: Follow I-95 and exit at US 1, Exit 44. Follow US 1 South for approximately 4 miles and the Red Roof Inn will be visible on the left side of the road.
From Downtown Saugus: Follow Main St West to US 1 North/Northeast Expy. Follow US 1 North/Northeast Expy for approximately 8 miles and the Red Roof Inn will be visible on the right.
Traveling On I-93: Follow I-93 And Exit At Northeast Expy/US 1, Exit 27 (Left Exit). Follow Northeast Expy/US 1 North and bear left onto Broadway/SR 1 North. The Red Roof Inn will be approximately 8 miles North on the right side of the road.
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Breakfast, included in the price of the room, is served every morning between 7:30 am - 11 am. We offer a continental buffet with a large selection of high quality products, pâtisseries and home-made specialties.
We offer a wide selection of beverages including various choices of teas from the renown "Palais des Thés". We also offer home-made hot chocolate and our freshly ground coffee is 100% Arabian. For cold drinks, our orange and grapefruit juices are pressed when you order.
Our home-made specialties can include yogurts, jams, various cake and pâtisseries, French toast or crêpes.
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'The turnaround started with 15:34 left in regulation. Drew Stafford got tangled up with Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman near the crease, and while going down Stafford tripped goaltender Dwayne Roloson. The fallen goalie had no chance to stop Jordan Leopold's point shot, and he quickly skated toward the referee to argue. The ref, who was behind the net, never saw the trip because he had his eyes on Tampa's Steve Downie and Buffalo's Tim Connolly, who were wrestling on the ice in the faceoff circle just as Leopold prepared to shoot.'
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Stewart gets helping hand from legendary Carew
TEMPE, Ariz. -- It doesn't hurt to have a Hall of Famer in your corner, especially when you are competing for a spot on a big league roster.
Just ask veteran infielder Ian Stewart, who has spent the last two winters working out with Rod Carew in Southern California.
"The first year, there was some shock that comes with working with a Hall of Famer and a guy of his stature, but he's just a wonderful man and human being and he makes it easy," said Stewart, who is in camp on a Minor League deal. "He took me under his wing and worked his butt off for me. He took time away from his family to help me the best he could and I really appreciate that. He's a big reason why I am here with the Angels. I know he spoke up to the organization for me."
Stewart was a first-round Draft pick by the Rockies in 2003 and spent five of his first seven Major League seasons in Colorado. He spent all of 2012 and the first half the next season with the Cubs, but was later released, not long after the club suspended him for violating the team's loyalty clause. He finished last season at Triple-A with the Dodgers.
"I don't think Rod would teach anybody to hit the way he hit because it was so unique and it worked for him, but he just played to my strengths as a hitter," Stewart said. "For me, it was more about the mental side, how to track the ball better and recognize pitches better and how to hit pitches on certain areas of the plate. He never changed my stance and tried to work with what I already have."
Carew is friends with Stewart's agent, Larry Reynolds, but truth be told, the relationship between Stewart and Carew dates back more than two decades.
"About 20 years ago, I was at Disneyland, and at that time I knew all of the players and what they looked like," Stewart said. "I see Rod walking with his family, and I built up enough courage to talk to him and get his autograph. Obviously, he's not going to remember that, but I still have his autograph on my Disneyland ticket for the day. I think he acts like he remembers that day just for me."
Jesse Sanchez is a national reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @JesseSanchezMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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text: Detroit mayor: Takeover decision could come Friday January 8, 2013 Story Share DETROIT -- A review team scrutinizing Detroit's poor finances could make a recommendation this week that will help determine whether there's a state takeover of the city, Mayor Dave Bing said Tuesday.Snyder appointed the team last month after Detroit was slow to fulfill promises to the state in a deal that allowed the city to avoid having an emergency manager take over its finances.If the team determines Detroit is in a financial emergency, Republican Gov. Rick Snyder could appoint an emergency manager. Bing would have 10 days to appeal."I think the review team -- maybe on the 11th or so -- will go back to the governor with a recommendation," Bing told reporters Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. "With that recommendation it will be incumbent upon the governor to make a decision as to whether or not to bring somebody else in or to let us keep going forward."Our goal is to keep going forward. I've said from the very beginning, we didn't want an emergency manager."Detroit has struggled with its cash flow for more than a year and has a budget deficit of about $327 million.After a bill signing Tuesday, Snyder told reporters in Lansing that his administration is talking with potential emergency manager candidates for Detroit in case one is needed."That does not mean we're going to have an emergency manager," he said. The review team is the second appointed by Snyder to pore over Detroit's books. A year ago, the first team stopped short of declaring a financial emergency, which would have provided the governor with the impetus to appoint a manager.Instead, Snyder and Bing worked out a consent agreement last spring that would keep him on as mayor while providing some state support for Detroit's restructuring.The deal came without any direct state funding."I think we can manage our way out of this, but not without support," Bing said Tuesday.Bing has been stymied in some of his efforts by a City Council reluctant to rubber stamp some promises made to the state. On Tuesday, he applauded the board for approving more than $7 million in outside legal and other contracts related to Detroit's restructuring.The nine-member council also voted 6-3 to approve Bing's recommendation to remove Krystal Crittendon as Detroit's corporation counsel. Bing said Crittendon will return to a position she held previously in the city's Law Department.Crittendon has been a burr in Bing's side for months. He accused her of stalling his office's movement toward fulfilling some requirements called for in the consent agreement. She asked the state Court of Claims to overturn the consent agreement. A judge later dismissed the suit.Bing asked Crittendon to resign in June. She refused. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 3 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about sandwich 5 Rhode Island bank claims Justice companies owe $4.2M on helicopter loan Bill would let W.Va. BOE control sugary drinks in schools Previous Story Salazar, Coast Guard announce drill vessel reviews Next Story


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A Message from Sheriff Scott Israel
As the holiday season approaches, many Broward County residents will be gathering with family and friends to celebrate. Whether you are traveling out of town or hosting festivities at home, the Broward Sheriff's Office wants you to be safe. Here is a security checklist to help protect your home and family.
Protecting Your Home
- Sign up for BSO's free Home Watch program before you leave town (visit www.sheriff.org/homewatch to download the registration form or contact your local district office).
- Install good locks on all doors and windows.
- Leave your window blinds as you normally would if you were home.
- Use timers to operate lights at night and install a home security alarm system.
- Stop newspaper and mail deliveries, and never hide a spare key outside.
- Have someone mow your lawn if you'll be away more than a few weeks.
- Turn down your home phone ringer so no one outside can hear repeated rings, and never leave a greeting on your answering machine or cell phone stating you are out of town.
- Do not post holiday travel plans on social networking sites.
- Invite a neighbor to park their car in your driveway or have a friend occasionally move yours if it is parked at your home.
- Arrive early at the airport to allow enough time for checking in, security screenings and reaching your gate.
- Always confirm your vehicle is in proper working order prior to departing on a long road trip.
- Get proper rest to avoid driver fatigue. Only stop at well-lit rest areas and lock your doors when you exit the vehicle.
- Do not exceed posted speed limits and buckle up – it's the law!
Entertaining Safely
- Encourage guests to use a designated driver if they will be drinking.
- When cooking, always use proper protective equipment, such as oven mitts, and never leave towels or food wrappers next to the stove.
- Never deep fry a turkey indoors; keep a safe distance from your home and other combustible materials.
- Do not use lighted candles near trees, draperies or flammable items.
- Turn off all cooking appliances and blow out all candles.
The men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office are dedicated to keeping our communities safe. Help us by taking these important safety precautions to ensure the safety of you and your home. As you celebrate with your loved ones this season, I remind you to give thanks for all those who serve in the armed forces. I wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
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Teens Encouraged to Enroll in Vienna Teen
College to Learn about Their Government and Community
Oct. 8 is the deadline for teens to apply for the Vienna Teen Neighborhood College, which begins on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Approximately 20 teens will be chosen for this unique community leadership program that teaches ninth through 12th graders about their local government and offers opportunities to develop individual leadership skills that can strengthen their neighborhood and promote a strong sense of community. Registration forms are available at the Vienna Community Center and area teens are encouraged to register for this unique opportunity.
The Vienna Teen Neighborhood College is offered by the Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services in partnership with the Vienna Community Center and the Vienna-Madison Community Coalition. The program, which has received an Achievement Award from the Virginia Municipal League, is free for participants. Class size is limited.
Using a combination of lectures, group discussions and field work, students will participate in an engaging, hands-on curriculum that was specifically developed to help students learn about local government and improve organizational and problem-solving skills. Participants will learn about programs and services offered by the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County, cultural competency, how to run effective meetings, public speaking tips, how to solve problems and make decisions with others, and how to get involved and make a difference in the community. Through a field work practicum, students may earn credit for government or International Baccalaureate service requirements, scouts, college and scholarship applications.
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Is it OK for a coach to slap a player's helmet?
A coach slapping a player's helmet has sparked an investigation in Broward County, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports here.
During ESPN's broadcast of the Cypress Bay-American Heritage game, a camera caught Cypress Bay coach Mark Guandolo slapping a player's helmet on the sidelines. You can see the video below:
School officials met with the player, his family and Guandolo on Monday morning, according to the Sun Sentinel.
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The Levy County Schools Foundation will host its annual STARS Gala on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Chiefland Elementary School.
STARS — Students, Teachers, and Respected Supporters - Gala was formerly known as the Superintendent's Gala and is the non-profit Foundation's premier fundraising event.
When Candy Barber started working as a substitute in the Chiefland schools lunchroom she only wanted to have a job that allowed her to be home with her children, Royce and Janet, when they were not in school.
On Jan. 4 Barber, who estimates she has served or overseen the serving of over 5 million meals, will retire from her post as coordinator of food service for the county's 13 schools. She is also president of the Florida School Nutrition Association.
December Calendar
Dec. 15 – Basketball (Away) MSG – 3 p.m., MSB – 4:30, VG – 5:30, VB – 7:00
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FFA Middle School Reporter
Levy County's four powerhouse FFA schools met last Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Williston to compete in the first level of the FFA leadership contests.
The contests were Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Creed Speaking and Parliamentary Procedure. These contests are considered by many as the most prestigious contests in FFA.
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Cedar Key Cross Country season is officially over for both varsity and middle school. Thursday, Nov. 3, Districts were held at Oak Hall school, in Gainesville.
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Most of you probably don't take any teenage relationship too seriously. I don't blame you; most people my age have a new significant other every month. There are some of us, however, who are able to maintain a long relationship while in high school. A lot of Cedar Key boys head straight for the military after graduation, some of them leaving behind their girlfriends. This is our story, the story of a military girlfriend.
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NYX Cosmetics NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Reviews
AverageI thought that since this was a creme gloss, it would impart color that would last. It gives some color, but only lasts a short time. I was disappointed because other items I have purchased from NYX are quality products. I do like the fact it's not sticky. So, what I do is use it on top of a couple of lip stains I bought by Kat Von D, and the gloss imparts a shiny surface to a matte stain, whi...read morech is much better for me than matte. It does feel like it moisturizes, and it does last on top of the lip stain. For the price, it's okay. If you want a simple, inexpensive gloss to wear over lipstick or stain, then you should try this. — 4 years, 7 months agoCaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews
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Had high hopes, was disappointed.I was really excited when these came out, and rushed to Ulta to buy one. I have this in Antwerp, which is a vibrant warm pink with a touch of coral. It feels like your standard longwear lipcolor in terms of texture--creamy, a little thick. It's a little less drying though. However, it doesn't wear for very long. After sipping my coffee for an hour in the morning, I was left with the dreaded ring a...read moreround my lips. I reapplied but not long after, after a snack, it had disappeared again. I love the color, and the convenient size, but I need a mirror to reapply, and it wears off so quickly! It's a good product if you don't mind reapplying frequently, but I just don't have that kind of time. — 6 years, 4 months agoLipglossandSpandex | 521 reviews
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Silky and smooth....I LOVE the velvety soft texture that this lip cream gives that no other gloss or lipstick have given in the past. The color is rich and applies smoothly. It's like getting a lipstick in the form of a lip gloss. Amazing! It dries quickly and doesn't moisturize as well as I'd like it to but the awesome soft texture just makes up for it. I was also afraid there was going to be a hint of shine because...read more it's in a lip gloss form but there's not and that's what I was aiming for.........a soft matte color is what I get and I love it! It's also transfer-proof and dries to perfection but with that being said, don't expect it to last too long. — 2 years, 3 months agobeautypoet101 | 581 reviews
Soft Feel, Matte ColorOne of my friends recommended the soft matte lip creams to me when we were at Ulta together. It took me a while to pick any up because the stock is always so picked over. I'm glad I finally got my hands on these though because I love them! They are so creamy and just glide over your lips with ease. It feels like a cross between a lip gloss and a matte lipstick. Unlike, the YSL Glossy Stains t...read morehough, these dry down to a very matte finish. They end up looking just like a matte lipstick would. I often have the problem of lipsticks and lip stains settling into any dry skin or lines on my lips but these (thankfully!) did not do that. I would still recommend getting all the dead skin off your lips prior to applying for the most even application. The color lasted very well on me, remaining even and opaque. I reapply this after I have been drinking a lot or eating, but I still consider these to be long lasting. Even when the color wears off a bit, I still have a nice even base of color on my lips. I just reapply for the full on affect. These cost $5 and are a great product. If you can get your hands on these, I'd definitely recommend picking up a shade or two. — 4 years, 7 months agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
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pretty goodThis is a unique product. It is applied like a lip gloss but it is a thicker opaque cream. I like this product a lot, it probably would have gotten a higher score if I had found a better color. If have this in Istanbul which is a pretty soft pink, but washes me out a bit. I do like the consistency and would like to try other colors in the line. — 5 years, 6 months agobeautybody | 128 reviews
CreamyI really liked this matte formula. I usually don't like to wear matte lip...anything. Most of the formulas that I have tried are really dry. If I haven't used lip balm or am not hydrated, I find my lips show it and when using a matte lipstick, it's exaggerated. This on the other hand is really creamy. Yeah I know, "Hello, it says cream in the name!" But in all honesty, it really is and I woul...read mored rather have 4 of these than one of NARS lip gloss. I really like the color Stockholm. It gives the perfect amount of coverage. Give it a try, you might really like this. — 5 years, 8 months agosweettpea29 | 280 reviews
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Kind of strange...This is unlike any lip product I've ever used, and not in a very good way. It goes on very opaque and just looks so unnatural, and really exacerbates any dry skin or lines in your lips (I tried 5 shades and found this to be true of all of them). It does sort of have a staining effect, so if I put it on thin and layer a glossy, shimmery product over it, I can acheive a look I like that lasts a decent amount of time. It's just not what I was expecting based on it's popularity. I won't repurchase. — 5 years, 6 months agoamygab1126 | 242 reviews
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Review subjectI love the texture of this product. It gives a matte finish without over drying. The colors look great! I just wish they were a bit more long wearing. — 5 years, 7 months agoGeekyChic | 226 reviews
LOVEExperience It is a soft cream, that leaves you with a very soft sensation, so velvety. The finish is matte and it last really long time. Make my lips look so big! Amazing smell Color A very BLUE toned wine or veeeery intense red with bright rose hint. It is REALLY bright its PERFECT for fall/winter. It will look berry but no too dark, no too vampish. Suggestion: For reference im a mac nc25ish, and...read more i love to wear it ALONE, I mean no eye shadows, just foundation, powder a little of blush, because this is particular very obvious. This is AWESOME as a blush, YES, just put a little in your hands, melt it down, and apply it to your cheeks, It will make you look healthy and innocent. I'm a medium to pale gal, with dark chocolate hair and hazel "ish" eyes. Big mouth, medium to full lips and not to amazing teeth. I often feel uncomfortable wearing bright colors because of that my teeth. but for some reason I feel confident with this shade and make my teeth look wither. Products to match lip liner nyx deep purple Revlon just bitten in frenzy , its very similar and it's great underneath the matte cream, plus it will last more time. — 3 years, 5 months agohappylittlemess | 71 reviews
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NYX doesn't disappoint.This is one of the few matte products that I can actually pull off. It feels WONDERFUL (and smells like vanilla) when you put it on, although it takes a little messing with to get even (I have to use my fingers to smooth the edges). I was expecting it to be very drying, but if you put lip balm on before, you can't even feel it! I have this in Milan and Istanbul (a medium and a light pink) and I ca...read moren wear them both with almost anything! It's not the MOST long lasting product out there, but if I don't eat, it lasts me about 4 hours. I'd definitely buy this again. — 5 years, 3 months agoGingerDrink | 97 reviews
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Hi all, I wasn't even quite sure where to post this tonight but needing a place to vent and kind of let things go. In some ways I feel bad about posting about having an upcoming surgery as that is what so many of us long for and pray to have one day. But now that it is almost here I am scared out of my mind and not quite sure how I am going to get through the next couple of weeks. I think it's natural for us as humans to think the worst and hope for the best.? But I can't help but to think of everything that could possibly go wrong and think of my 2 darling children and if God forbid if anything happened during or after surgery. So many questions going through my mind. It was a shock to hear that I was now even a candidate. The tumor is still quite large. I think one of my biggest fears is that they will open me up and then find that they can't complete the surgery. Other than that I am just freaking out about complications and how I will feel and etc, etc. I have never even broken a darn bone for heavens sake, let alone have any kind of surgery. My pre op consult with the surgeon is on the 17th and I am hoping that after that appointment some of my anxiety will be relieved as I will have more info about the actual procedure. But at this point I am a ball of many different emotions and as much as I feel so grateful and blessed, I am also terrified. I mean I got to celebrate my kids 7th and 9th birthdays in Dec, and my 35th is coming up in March and I hope that I will get to celebrate that as well. Thanks all for letting me just kind of vent about this, having a rough night.