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[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] A change in head coach didn't mean a change in fortunes for Toronto FC. After taking an early lead in the first all-MLS clash in the
Concacaf Champions League, visiting TFC collapsed and fell to Real Salt Lake, 4-1.
Playing its first game under interim coach Nick Dasovic since the firing of head coach Preki and director of soccer Mo Johnston, Toronto was gifted a goal scored by Maicon Santos in the eighth minute.
But the Toronto defense could not hold, and Kyle Beckerman and Jamison Olave scored on headers off corner kicks to send Real Salt Lake, unbeaten at home in its last 28 games, into the locker room with a 2-1 lead.
Things got worse for TFC in the second half when Spaniard Mista was red carded and then RSL was awarded a penalty kick for a rash challenge by Nick Garcia on Will Johnson.
Alvaro Saborio converted the penalty kick -- his fifth goal in three Concacaf Champions League matches -- and 21-year-old Paulo Araujo Jr. closed out the scoring 10 minutes later. Araujo was playing his first game for RSL since being acquired on loan from Miami FC of the D-2 Pro League.
RSL is tied with Cruz Azul for first place with six points. TFC and Arabe Unido are third with three points.
Cruz Azul crushed Arabe Unido, 6-0. Javier Orozco, Cruz Azul's 21-year-old star, scored the first three goals to give him seven goals in the last two games.
Mista--Great! Another gamberro for MLS.


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What a good girl! She's having a ball!
She was out past the waves behind her and loves to go out and bring back her retrieving dummy.
I bet she's having a blast!
Sara rocks!!!
Oh my Mimi just made me think I have a granddaughter named Sarah too. And she just spent seven years in the navy. So she loves the water
When we lived in Charleston, SC we had a lab, Beauregard, and could not keep him out of the water, spent most of my life there giving him a bath. Thanks for the happy memories.
Wonderful picture PG! I've a granddaughter named Sarah but I've never been able to get her to retrieve in surf! Oh well.
Then Sara is a very good swimmer. I'm sure you like to play there with her.
you are right pg she is doing what she was born for and loves it....great photo and set pg
Sara playing .. Awesome thanks Your Highness for a great set
Interesting indeed!! Thanks so very much PG!!
She's getting some awesome exercise :)
Yes, she loves the surf and will do this all day if I let her.
She's in her element and enjoying it. Nice set PG. Thanks for the fun!
Aw, Sara!

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In January 1885, during one of the coldest, most violent snowstorms, the schooner Australia ran aground near the Cape Elizabeth Light and the schooner's captain was swept away by ferocious waves. The two surviving sailors clung to the icy rigging and were nearly blinded from exposure to the cold.
When keeper Marcus Hanna tried and failed to haul them in with a line, he waded into the numbing water up to his waist—in air temperatures at ten degrees below zero—and finally managed to throw a line to the deckhands. Then he towed them to safety.
For his valor, Hanna was awarded the Life-Saving Service's Gold Medal. Ten years later, he was also awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for his earlier Civil War bravery, making him the only person to receive both accolades.


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Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez are set to become rich beyond comprehension long before throwing their first official NFL pass.
Bet on NFL
The quarterbacks will be anointed as saviors - Stafford for a Detroit team that went winless in 2008, and Sanchez for a New York Jets club that hasn't tasted the Super Bowl in 40 years.
The accompanying pressure can be overwhelming.
So Stafford and Sanchez often find themselves seeking someone who understands their situation. They call each other.
Already linked as the top two quarterbacks in this year's draft, Stafford and Sanchez have forged a separate bond. They go back and forth as a sounding board for the other while attempting to turn potential into performance.
o get on the field.''
The friendship started last summer, when they were counselors at the same camp for elite high school quarterbacks. They've kept in contact regularly since, talking about practically every imaginable topic.
On Tuesday, at the NFL rookie symposium, they were on the same field together - throwing footballs around with dozens of kids brought in to interact with the game's newest professionals. But in down moments during this mandatory event for first-year NFL players - which offers education on how to handle subjects like personal conduct, finances and security - the two young quarterbacks tend to huddle together.
``We talk so much about how's the playbook coming, what are the guys like in the locker room, have they treated you OK,'' Sanchez said. ``Both of our situations have been very similar. Obviously, we're in different markets, but you're a rookie quarterback, you just signed your contract, you and your family are financially secure. There's a dynamic to that. It means a lot to be able to talk to someone.''
The biggest lesson many of the rookies took from the symposium, Stafford included, was that they'll have to say ``no'' a lot - especially when it comes to people asking for money, gifts or favors from the new millionaires.
``I've had to do it for a while,'' said Stafford, who spent most of last season at Georgia being touted as the possible No. 1 pick.
neither Stafford nor Sanchez is all that removed from being a kid, either, so they fit right in with the high schoolers.
``All about the kids, today,'' said Sanchez, who posed for photos, signed countless autographs on the backs of T-shirts and has been known to keep a Sharpie marker on his keychain in case the mood strikes to scrawl his name. ``All about the kids.''
Sanchez, who starred at USC, is already a huge name in the massive market that is New York. He's gotten to meet Tiger Woods and Derek Jeter, both of whom offered their advice on how to handle all the attention that he'll draw playing in the Big Apple.
``You've got to be smart,'' Sanchez said. ``You've got to protect yourself and protect your team.''
Stafford hasn't quite commanded that sort of Woods-and-Jeter attention, even though he was the top pick.
Even on Tuesday, when they walked onto the converted flag-football field - it's typically a driving range at the PGA National compound - within moments of one another, cameras and heads started turning quickly toward Sanchez. Stafford, meanwhile, seemed almost invisible by comparison, and didn't mind that whatsoever.
``We're both pretty similar, easy-going guys,'' Stafford said. ``Pressure really doesn't get to us too much. We just talk about how much fun it is to be living the dream.''
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Financial Resources for MSN Health Systems Leadership Students
Gonzaga University is not affiliated with the following list of organizations. This list is provided as resource to students seeking scholarship opportunities.
The HIMSS Scholarship awards 1 scholarship annually to a masters and PhD student enrolled in a program related to the healthcare information and management systems field. In addition to the $5000 scholarship award, the leadership nursing master's online student winner will also receive an all-expense paid trip to the Awards Banquet at the Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition.
The AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarships offer master's students a $2,000 award for students pursuing a career in areas related to health information management or health informatics
The MGMA Western Section Scholarship is available for individuals residing in MGMA Western section states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) who are current MGMA members and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management.
The Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Health Care Administration, sponsored by David Bachrach, FACMPE, and Family, is available to individuals enrolled in a graduate program in health care administration who maintain academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better and whose career interests may lead them to a position in medical practice administration. All eligible applicants should apply, but preference will be given to applicants from a disadvantaged background and/or the first person in their family to pursue a graduate degree.
The Leaders Scholarship is sponsored by Academic Practice Assembly, Anesthesia Administration Assembly, Integrated Physician Services Executives Assembly, and in recognition of Ernest S. Moscatello; Edgar J. Saux, FACMPE; Robert W. "Win" Baker; Charles Wallace, MD; and past presidents of ACMP. Individuals enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management are eligible; including leadership nursing masters online students from Gonzaga.
The Richardson-Sargent Memorial Fund grants are available for individuals seeking Fellowship in ACMPE and who wish to pursue professional development and continuing education through attendance at conferences, workshops and seminars sponsored by nationally recognized professional associations or accredited colleges or universities, or by pursuing a course of relevant study at an accredited college or university while also actively engaged as an executive in a group practice of medicine.
The Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – Managers Scholarship is for individuals currently working in medical practice management who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management.
The Richard L. Davis, FACMPE/Barbara B. Watson, FACMPE – National Scholarship is accessible by individuals who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management.
Note: This is just a sample of available scholarships we found that our MSN Health Systems Leadership students might be interested in. The eligibility criteria may change without notice. No one paid to be on this list. It is here as a helpful resource for students. Please see the scholarships\'s specific webpage for details. If you need help navigating scholarships and financial aid, please contact Student Services.


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Came across a post here at linuxquestions.org where someone ended their "help" with like "give me root access and Ill fix it".
You should NOT give an outsider root or group wheel access to ure box cuz this will give em a fat chance to I. snafu without holding back (rm -rf * anyone?) II. copy ure passwords & stuff III. backdoor ure box for later use.
If they really want to help feed 'em what they need tru mail.
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I'm excited about going to SXSW 2009 this year in Austin, TX. I'm attending the Interactive event and it takes place March 13-17. It is my first year attending the event and all I have heard is how many great connections were made and friendships created at SXSW 2008. It will be great to meet online friends face to face.
Who I Want To Meet
I want to meet you! So, lets meet up for a coffee. I don't have a lot of requirements because SXSW is more of a social event and a place to build relationships.
- I would like to meet companies and individuals in the SEO, Social Media and Analytics industries.
- Additionally, I have little knowledge of podcasting and vlogging and would enjoy meeting you if your in to that kinda thing. I would like to grow my brand into the arena.
Contact me on twitter or here or SMS text message is good too.
Other Resources
There are a couple sites I'm using to plan out my schedule at SXSW. Sched.org and My SXSW. You can find me via my agenda Here.
There is a great resources list posted by Laughing Squid here.Laughing Squid has a diverse collection photos and links that are very informative. Also, The Best SXSW Resources list found here is another good one!
Can't forget Gary's SXSW Party Guide.. "smashing"!
I Phone Apps
I will be using the following during my visit. They are diverse but I find these are the ones that I use most often and help ease the work life/ home life balance in check.
(You can pick any or all of them up here: )
For Fun Time
(when the laptop battery is usually dead and I am without a book. I do love books.)
- Shazam: It recognizes when I hear songs I like it and it recognizes them.
- Banner Free: Really fun. Makes time square banners.
- I Can Has Cheez Burger: Everyone need a laugh or a good giggle.
- Movies: Love movies see more than I'd like to admit too.
- Handy Level: Secret passion – Interior decorating.
- Chess: Keeps the mind sharp.
- KOI Pond: For the entertaining fishies.
Traveling Apps
(SUPER helpful)
- Around ME: Navigation.
- Google Maps: Navigation.
- Twittelator: Twitter Monitoring.
- Twitterific: (ya know just in case) Twitter Monitoring.
- Pandora: Always need tunes.
- White Noise: Calms the soul.
- Taxi: Finds me a taxi anywhere nationally
- Yelp: Checking local ratings on restaurants, events, anywhere I'm going.
Healthy Life Healthy Apps
- IFitness: Helps me choose appropriate workout routine.
- Gym Buddy: Monitors my reps, sets my pace.
- Livestrong: – nutrition Trying to eat right while on the road.
- Yogadeck: Om Baby! Stretch your core.
Connecting to my Social Networks & my Mobile Office
- Brightkite: Finds me and my friends (and new friends) nearby (especially fun at SXSW).
- Facebook: Gotta keep up with community.
- Linkedin: Gotta keep up with community.
- Google Reader: RSS streaming.. checking very morning.
- I Talk: Records long notes audibly.
- Stocks: This intrigues me.. I'm learning more about trading.
- Youtube: Video player, ego search.
- Dropcard: Email buisness card info instantly with just an email.
- Evernote: Great for written notes, photos, voice.
Finally, I pull all my emails through my phone. Think I would feel naked with out knowing what was going on:)
Which IPhone APPS do you find most helpful? Would you recommend any others?
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It is a given that professionals such as psychologists, social workers and teachers need to be compassionate and able to identify with others' situations or feelings. It is these qualities that enable them to reach out to those in need. One independent financial advisory (IFA) company believes that it is also important for its own frontline team to be made up of mature individuals with empathy for their clients.
"We put ourselves in our clients' shoes so as to truly understand their financial requirements and to offer sound advice," says Carmen Wong, chief operating officer, Midland Financial Group. "We expect our advisors to appreciate client needs at different stages of their lives, including marriage, parenthood and retirement."
To meet changing customer expectations, the group is in the process of recruiting 50 to 100 ambitious frontline consultants to join its workforce. "We will be launching an innovative new product designed to help relieve the stress of mortgage repayments, and we have a huge demand for motivated professionals to assist with our expansion plans," Ms Wong explains.
Midland's planned recruitment activities include an IFA recruitment seminar. At the event, expert financial consultant Agatha Fraser will deliver a presentation on market trends, competitive advantages and prospects for IFAs. In order to familiarise seminar-goers with the industry, the event will include introductory sessions to Midland, as well as addresses by practitioners discussing their work, challenges and rewards.
To make the most out of the event, recruitment stations will be set up, with opportunities for interviews. Midland recruitment staff will identify suitable candidates for the company's available positions, while on-site assessments and aptitude tests will help applicants assess whether they are suited to the industry, Ms Wong says.
"The target audience for the seminar is candidates with one or two years' work experience in banking and finance," she adds. "To land a job with us, you need a positive attitude, self-motivation and an open mindset."
New recruits must be prepared for an ongoing learning curve, as the company's financial advisors undergo comprehensive quarterly performance reviews. Midland offers a wide range of financial products, so frontline staff must take the initiative to continuously absorb new information to enable them to advise clients on the many new financial products that become available.
All new recruits undergo two to three weeks of training, where their sales techniques and client-needs assessment skills are sharpened. The training also equips them with the necessary knowledge of rules and regulations in the industry, while it develops their client skills, including empathy and understanding.
"Mature and sophisticated people tend to have compassion for people from all walks of life. Inevitably, these are the candidates most likely to succeed as professional financial advisors," concludes Ms Wong.
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This is a continuation of my cookie cutter series and is of a Groovy vintage VW Beetle style car.
Since this is a cutting object and you will be applying pressure to cut through the cookie dough I suggest using no less than 40% infill, and really 50%-75% may be needed if you have the spare material handy. If using 40% infill use the honeycomb design as it is the strongest with the least amount of material (Bees have known this since the beginning of time).
I added a repaired version but in reality the original had nothing wrong with it but when saving to the STL format it seems to have brought in minor issues (nurbs to triangles). Basically the STL format goes wonkers with minor issues while being translated from nurbs to triangles so any high definition models come with minor issues.
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I printed one of these for one of my friends, and it came out great. Here's a quick picture.. I'll upload a better one later. http://bitprint.io/images/prints/1efab1be-7049-4216-8800-5a713dd6a285.jpghttp://bitprint.io/images/prin...
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There are a thousand different kinds of bars in the world, just as there are a thousand different kinds of women, and for every different kind, there's going to be a man who loves them. Personally, I like a bar with some character. I have no use for the hip, flashy young ones with swank addresses, and I'm intimidated by the neighborhood dives known by every fella in town. While I'll always have a soft spot for the squalid, rough-and-tumble punk joints of my misspent youth, these days I like saloons that have been around a while. The ones that have a few scars in the hardwood and know what's what.
Main Street Tavern, which is attached to Opus (see review, page 67), is a bit too virginal for me, but that's one of those characteristics that never last long. The floors are bright with unscuffed polish, the windows clear, the walls hung with beer mirrors and liquor signs that haven't yet taken on that sepia-toned dimness of age and experience. The place radiates warm, guileless good cheer, but there's nothing beneath it. No depth. No history.
That's understandable, though, considering the bar has been open for only a few months. The solid left flank of Michael Long and company's three-pronged attack on the Littleton restaurant scene, Main Street Tavern has put together a bar menu that takes advantage of the talents in the kitchen next door. Want a salty snack to go with that longneck? How about "happy dragon" popcorn, freshly popped and tossed with a spicy chile butter, scallions and black sesame? Main Street also serves a grown-up version of the humble fried-mozzarella appetizer, wrapping the cheese in thick prosciutto and fresh basil leaves, then enclosing it all inside a perfectly browned crisp pastry skin, with a garlic-heavy roasted-tomato concassé on the side.
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Also on the menu are three pizzas -- a standard tomato and three cheese with provolone, mozzarella and Asiago, available with Colorado buffalo pepperoni; a grilled veggie caponata; and a crab and artichoke with herbed goat cheese and tomato that I'm drooling just thinking about. Main Street offers sandwiches, too, including one of the best steak sandwiches I've found -- a big whack of marinated, grilled beef that had to be at least a half-inch thick, smothered in caramelized onions and cheese, on good bread, with a horseradish cream sauce on the side. The meat was so tender you could actually take a bite without pulling the whole steak out of the roll, and it had been nicely worked over with spices, giving it a salty, garlic and crushed-red-pepper sting.
Main Street makes its own potato chips -- and I think maybe the kitchen should stop. They were thick-cut, overcooked and greasy, with a charred aftertaste and no real crunch. I had a split opinion on the Rocky Mountain Red Ale and cheddar chowder, enjoying the first two spoonfuls a lot and the rest not at all. At first the sour beery taste worked well with the sharp cheddar, but in the end, the potato-and-bacon half of the chowder just couldn't compete against the cheese-and-beer half. I was left with the impression that someone had just squirted a whole can of Cheez Whiz into my pint and made me drink it.
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Overall, though, this is a mature bar-food menu. Several steps above bowling-alley cheese fries, more dignified than jalapeño poppers to soak up your Jell-O shots, and certainly better than the deep-fried cookie-cutter mush slapped down at your neighborhood Jack McSlappetty's Good Time Bar and Grill. Main Street Tavern may still be just a kid -- a charming girl, innocent and ingenuous -- but age comes even when you don't want it to. She'll be a good bar once she grows up a little. And when she does, I'll be waiting.


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Medal of Honor: Frontline - GC - Review
Released early this summer, Medal of Honor: Frontline was (and still is) one of the best first person shooters on the Playstation 2. Now the game is making its appearance on the GameCube with nice results. This version is almost identical to the PS2 version with the exception of a multiplayer mode. The excellent atmosphere has been retained during the porting process, but unfortunately so were the game's shortcomings, particularly cumbersome controls and inconsistent framerates. Despite its flaws, Medal of Honor: Frontline is still one of the best first person shooters on the GameCube.
Frontline puts you in the shoes of Lt. James Patterson, a soldier thrust into Europe during the most pivotal part of WWII. Oftentimes, you must perform missions without any outside assistance, leaving you to take on legions of Nazis on your own. You must use your wits and the weapons at your disposal to help determine the outcome of the Second World War.
From the get go, Frontline lets you know just how immersed you will be. The first level is D-Day. You start out on a boat with many of your comrades, making your way to the shore. Your boat soon gets hit, sending you and those around you into the water. Under the water, you see and hear shells zoom through the water, leaving bubble trail and hitting soldiers. You finally make your way to the beach and, amidst a flurry of explosions and gunfire, begin to play the game. While this level of intensity isn't quite this current through the game, the level of immersion and atmosphere stays constantly high through the whole game. The one negative about the gameplay are the controls, which tend to not aim properly. This makes it tough to hit even relatively close enemies unless you are holding down the Aim button.
The game's multiplayer features, while a bit limited, are still a worthy attempt. The game features two types of play: Deathmatch or Team Deathmatch. The multiplayer mode doesn't have any new maps, just augmented versions of pre-existing levels.
The graphics are almost exactly like the PS2 version, which is both good and bad. The original's excellent character models and facial rendering have been faithfully retained, as have the muddy textures and erratic framerates, which fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS even when the action isn't very intense.
Sound has always been a field in which the Medal of Honor series has shined, and Frontline is no exception to the rule. The sound and music are excellent. The sweeping score accentuates the mood of the game. The sound effects are great, the weapon sounds are authentic and the sounds of explosions and plane engines roaring overhead provide excellent ambience.
Frontline provides an engaging environment and nice gameplay to give an overall great experience. While this version falls into most of the same pitfalls as the PS2 version, it is still a faithful port of an excellent game.
Reviewer's Scoring Details
Gameplay: 8.5
Frontline gives the closest WWII console experience yet. The game's missions are varied and the action can be very intense. The only minus is the controls, which can be pretty tough to grasp.
Graphics: 8.0
The character models are nicely done and very detailed and the lip-synching and facial expressions are very well executed. However, the jumpy framerates and occasionally muddy textures soil an otherwise great graphical presentation.
Sound: 9.5
Frontline's sound is excellent. The music is sweeping, and the authentic sounds and ambience enhance the mood of the entire game.
Difficulty: Medium
Concept: 9.0
The game's atmosphere is incredible, and the engrossing environment really gives you a sense of being smack dab in the middle of WWII.
Multiplayer: 7.9
While a worthy effort, the multiplayer mode in Frontline is very limited and not quite what it was made out to be.
Overall: 8.5
With good gameplay, amazing sound and absorbing atmosphere, Frontline is a great title not to be missed. While far from perfect, Frontline is still one of the best first person shooters around. Anyone would hasn't played the PS2 version should definitely give Frontline on the GameCube a look.


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When you think of South Florida entertainment, chances are that you have Miami in mind. Sure, they do boast some of the top nightlife venues in the country, but those primarily come in the shape of nightclubs and lounges. Now, if you happen to be looking for an awesome bar scene, just head north 25 minutes and you'll run into Fort Lauderdale, the city that PubCrawls.com, the producers of the world's largest PubCrawl, have decided to make the next destination for their epic events. When you're in Fort Lauderdale and in the mood to have a drink, there's absolutely no excuse to stay shacked up in one bar for hours on end. There are literally a slew of watering holes open for business at all hours of the day ready to serve up cold beer. We hope your stamina is up to it, because these are the kind of events that you don't want to miss.


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Tampa protesters: Save the middle class
TAMPA - Dustin Ponder is only 25, but he's worried about his retirement. He doesn't want politicians cutting into Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. He says government should keep those programs solvent by eliminating tax loopholes that favor the wealthy and corporations. "We need to protect these programs, especially with the assault on pensions," said Ponder, a Temple Terrace resident who works part time for UPS and is a union member. "How will I survive without a pension or Social Security?" Ponder asked. "I think they're trying to turn the clock back."Ponder was one of about 40 people who attended a press conference Wednesday afternoon outside Sen. Marco Rubio's Tampa office near the University of South Florida. Participants urged lawmakers not to cut programs that support the middle class and poor. Similar events organized by the Americans for Tax Fairness were held around the country. Kevin King, state political director for PICO United Florida, said he's concerned about the federal debt. But any action by lawmakers to reduce the national debt shouldn't overly impact the nation's workers, he said. "We have to be sensible," King said. "Decreasing our deficit shouldn't come at the expense of the middle class." The program brought several groups to the event, including Florida Consumer Action Network, MoveOn.org, PICO and the AFL-CIO. This week MoveOn.org will present a petition signed by 7,200 Floridians to Sen. Rubio and Sen. Bill Nelson urging them not to support cutbacks to programs that favor the middle class. King warned that cutbacks don't equal growth. "There is no country that cut its way to prosperity," King said.
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It's no coincidence that Irish Fest on Flagler takes place the weekend before St. Patrick's Day. In fact, it has less to do with the luck of the Irish than a simple case of smart party planning its a win-win opportunity for everyone. Gaelic aficionados can focus on the events cultural aspects in a family-friendly atmosphere; that means little cousin Jimmy and great Aunt Imelda are invited. And for the more party-minded festival-goers (e.g., beer and whiskey enthusiasts), they have two weekends in March to get their drink on.
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Of course, you dont need to be hammered to enjoy the long list of entertainers performing both days. Irish Fest features two stages worth of performers, including the Prodigals, Derek Warfield and the Wolfe Tones, Black 47, Noel Kingston, comedian Hal Roach, and many more. In addition, theres a marketplace full of authentic Irish artists, crafts, and vendors, traditional dancers, bagpipes, an international food court, and a Gaelic Mass (at 11 a.m. Sunday). The event takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Meyer Amphitheatre (corner of Flagler and Datura streets, West Palm Beach). Saturday hours are noon to 11 p.m.; on Sunday, its noon to 8 p.m. (Yes, Mondays a work day.) Tickets cost $12 to $15. Admission is free for children 14 and under. Call 954-946-1093, or visit www.irishflorida.org.
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" Genre: Fiction / Author: Amanda Eyre Ward / 272 pages / Book published 2011-03-11 by HarperPress "
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On the night their mother was killed, Alex and Lauren were asleep in the treehouse that their father had built for them in the back garden. Not long after, their father was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of their mother.
Twelve years later, Lauren is working as a real estate agent and finds it difficult to love and her brother Alex is still trying to understand and find out exactly what happened that fateful night, when both his and Lauren's idyllic childhood was shattered.
Only one stranger, a pregnant woman on the run from her boyfriend in Colarado, holds the clues that can help Alex and Lauren make sense of what happened.
Close Your Eyes begins in 1986 as the start of the book whisks you back to the day Alex and Lauren's mother is found dead inside the family home. Told from Lauren's perspective, the day seems a little hazy, as some of the horror of that day has been blocked from her memory. Her last memory is that of her father being taken away in a police car.
It is then fast forward to 2010. Lauren and Alex are grown up now and making their own lives, but whilst Alex believes their father is innocent, Lauren refuses to accept this and won't have anything to do with the man she idolised as a child. Although as brother and sister they have remained close, Lauren struggles with other relationships in her life particularly with her partner Gerry.
After the initial few pages drew me into the story, I began to lose interest in the pages that followed, however there is something about the prose of this book and the way in which the author writes throughout, that kept me interested and turning the pages. Although there was nothing tense or exciting about the story itself, I found the way the characters were developed and described to be enough to hold my interest as well as the emotional honesty of it all. In particular, the character of Lauren is laid bare and I found empathy as well as a need for closure as much as the character does. Indeed I felt this was the key to my overall enjoyment of this book.
Just as I found myself wondering if the story was going to pick up pace a little the character of Sylvia is introduced in the second part of the story and the focus is switched to her character's point of view. Sylvia is 41 years old and pregnant and leaving her partner Ray behind, she is on a bus bound for Denver. Sylvia is going to look up her friend Victoria, whom she feels sure will welcome her and help her. After all, Sylvia has always been there for Victoria when she needed her. However, things don't exactly go to plan and Sylvia finds her past is catching up with her also.
How the two parts of the story come together is cleverly done and slowly I came to understand where the story was going, after becoming a little confused for a moment or two beforehand. It does actually begin to pick up pace from this point and there is a twist or two along the way, as the story spins its web around the characters, drawing them all together. Secrets from the past begin to unfold and it made for interesting reading, as the truth about the circumstances leading to the death of Lauren and Alex's mother is eventually uncovered.
Whilst Close Your Eyes is not an intense pacy thriller, it is still a fairly gripping read particulary towards the latter half of the story and at 251 pages, it isn't overly long or drawn out.
The author has developed characters which I thought I would find irritating at first, but instead I felt empathy and found I cared about what happened to them. An example of this was with the character of Lauren as she makes visits to a therapist. At this point I began to lose interest in her character which seemd to be too self-centred for my liking and I felt sorry for her long-suffering partner Gerry and her brother Alex, having to deal with her negativity on a day to day basis, which worsens when Alex decides to go and work in Iraq. However, as the story unfolds, my thoughts shifted to those of sympathy for someone who has been unable to really move on in her life and is now worried that something terrible will also happen to her brother.
Close Your Eyes is actually based upon a true story and overall it is a story of a family tragedy, revenge and a search for the truth. It is the way this book is written which makes it an absorbing read and although I wouldn't describe it as a book I couldn't put down - as I did put it down several times - there was something compelling about it which made me pick it up again and want to finish it. The story itself whilst not gripping, has intriguing qualities which the author can take much credit from, as her writing style is excellent and reminds me a little of author Maggie O'Farrell. I am sure fans of Maggie O'Farrell's work will enjoy this book.
Overall, Close Your Eyes is a haunting tale of a life of regret and redemption that has left me wanting to read more of Amanda Eyre Ward's work.
Hardcover: 251 pages
Publisher: HarperPress; First Edition edition (3 Mar 2011)


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Houston-based managing general agency and program manager, MD Jensvold, announced that Teri Brinson and Sarah Guzzetta have been named executive vice presidents and corporate officers.
Brinson has been in the insurance industry since 1976 and with Jensvold for more than 21 years. She underwrites and brokers all lines of commercial insurance with a focus on energy, transportation and construction related risks. Brinson is currently serving as director of the Texas Surplus Lines Association. She holds the CPCU designation.
Guzzetta has been with Jensvold for 20 years and played a leading role in developing and contracting with the variety of markets Jensvold offers today. She is a broker with expertise in oil and gas and large marine accounts.
MD Jensvold also has locations in Lubbock and San Antonio, and specializes in oil and gas, commercial transportation, contractors, commercial property and marine insurance.
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Man breaks into two Woodside churches, steals computers and iPads
Jan. 30, By Christian Murray
The police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into two Woodside churches and stole items such as iPads and computers.
The first incident allegedly occurred on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 12:30 am, when the suspect forced his way into the 7th Day Adventist Community Church—located at 41-26 58 Street–through a rear door and then removed two desktop computers, a laptop and two dozen Visa gift cards.
Then, during the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2014, the suspect allegedly forced open a rear door at Sure Foundation Lutheran Church—located at 64-20 Roosevelt Avenue– and removed an Apple Ipad, Ipod, and cash and checks.
No one was injured as a result of these incidents.
The police described the suspect as an adult Hispanic male, 30's, with a medium build. In the first incident, he was wearing a red baseball hat, a red waist-length jacket, blue jeans and sneakers.
Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).


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He stole from the wrong man. He slept with the wrong woman. Now he'd better not make the wrong move.
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It is sometimes forgotten that every international institution is made up of people – lawyers, judges, assistants, policy makers. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is not an exception; it is built up of professional lawyers who go through extremely competitive selection procedures. The Court is careful in selecting its staff. The Court elected its new president (Dean Spielmann, Luxembourg) just three days ago. Judge Spielmann is one of the prominent members of the ECtHR bench. However, not all staff-related policies are decided as rationally and beneficially for human rights protection as this election of the President.
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Legitimacy at Your Door Step
The legitimacy of international organisations (IO) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) created to protect human rights is often challenged by national politicians and the media. In these circumstances, such organisations have to embrace every possible opportunity to increase their legitimacy. However, there are issues that are at the core of human rights and are still not addressed by human rights IOs and NGOs. These issues are concerned with the question of whether the human rights IOs and NGOs should comply with the standards they are established to promote.
It is a debated issue whether human rights norms are applicable to NGOs and IOs designed to protect human rights. For me, however, it is counterintuitive to argue against it. The human rights NGOs and IOs should not only comply with the most basic human rights norms but they should be a ideal example of human rights protection. It is a common ground that the best way to persuade someone to follow your way is to persuade him or her by example. The legitimacy and credibility of a human rights institution is not only based on what this institution says but what such institution does. The NGOs and IOs which do not follow the highest human rights standards can be manipulated and threatened and therefore they can compromise the whole idea of human rights protection. Everything that I have just written may look like a truism, but it is not perceived as such by some IOs and NGOs.
Justice Committee Hearings on Capacity Legislation
Today, the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality will hear submissions from civil society groups on the proposed Mental Capacity Bill. The organisations participating in the hearing are: Inclusion Ireland, Members of the Psychological Society of Ireland, the Alzheimers Society of Ireland, the National Institute for Intellectual Disability (Trinity College Dublin) and the Mental Health Commission. David Stanton TD, Chair of the Committee, has acknowledged that this piece of legislation is viewed as the main barrier to Ireland's ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and has stated: "We hope that the contribution made by this Committee will help to create a progressive law which ultimately enables Ireland to ratify this crucial convention." This is an important point to emphasise – as while calls for the legislation to be published have been repeatedly made since Ireland signed the Convention in 2007, it is vital that such legislation is actually compliant with the Convention, otherwise, it will not achieve the desired goal, which is to enable Ireland to ratify the CRPD.
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Report on the Proceedings from the Conference on Genetic Discrimination: Transatlantic Perspectives on the Case for a European Level Legal Response
We are delighted to welcome this guest post from Aisling de Paor, a Ph.D candidate in the Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway, and Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) scholar. Aisling is a graduate of NUI Galway (BCL) and University College Cork (LL.M). Aisling qualified as a solicitor and specialized primarily in employment law.
On Saturday 19th November 2011, the Centre for Disability Law and Policy (in conjunction with the Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University, USA) hosted a conference entitled 'Genetic Discrimination – Transatlantic Perspectives on the Case for a European Level Legal Response' at National University of Ireland Galway. This international conference, which was chaired by Justice John Mac Menamin of the High Court, was the first of its kind in Europe and brought together a diverse range of leading experts in the area, with the objective of exploring the case for a European level response to protect the privacy of genetic information and to prevent genetic discrimination. The conference highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of this area and focused on the interaction between genetic science, technology, ethics and the law, and in particular, how best to regulate this complex area. Continue reading "Report on the Proceedings from the Conference on Genetic Discrimination: Transatlantic Perspectives on the Case for a European Level Legal Response"
Council of Europe Recommendation on the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe last week adopted a Recommendation that seeks to increase the participation of persons with disabilities in political and public life at all levels − local, regional, national and international. The Recommendation is available here. Between 80 – 100 million persons with disabilities live in the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe noted that persons with disabilities often do not take part in the decision-making process as they face legal, physical, and societal barriers to participating. Through this Recommendation the Committee of Ministers seek to challenge this exclusion. The Recommendation aims to remove barriers and create conditions for active citizenship, without discrimination, for all and in all life settings. The Recommendation stresses that all persons with disabilities are entitled to express their views and should not be deprived of their right to vote or stand for election on the basis of disability. This is a very progressive statement from the Committee of Ministers and goes some way towards countering the repressive position of the European Commission for Democracy Through Law (the Venice Commission) regarding the eligibility of persons with intellectual disability to stand for election and vote. The Venice Commission in its"Interpretative Declaration to the Code of Good Practice In Electoral Matters on the Participation of People with Disabilities in Elections" stated:
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Job Vacancy: Researcher Collective Complaint to the COE
A legal researcher is required to prepare background materials and drafts for a Collective Complaint to the Council of Europe, European Committee of Social Rights of the Council of Europe on aspects of housing in Ireland. The research is being arranged by a network of housing organisations that have come together including Ballymun Community Law Centre, Barnardos, CAN – Community Action Network, Focus Ireland, The Irish Traveller Movement Independent Law Centre, Mercy Law Resource Centre, Northside Community Law Centre, the Public Interest Law Alliance (a project of FLAC) and Tenants First. Continue reading "Job Vacancy: Researcher Collective Complaint to the COE"
Dale Farm: Why Human Rights Needs to Infiltrate the Planning Process
The impending eviction of travellers from Dale Farm in Essex, delayed again but scheduled for Friday or Saturday, raises the question of whether Basildon Council's actions will be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, as directly applied in the UK Human Rights Act 1998. There have been a number of cases involving Travellers and Roma before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, but while the Roma have been relatively successful in defending their rights, the Travellers have won only one case. Continue reading "Dale Farm: Why Human Rights Needs to Infiltrate the Planning Process"
Moving Towards Modern Legislation on Legal Capacity in Ireland
The Centre for Disability Law and Policy recently prepared a submission to the Oireachtas Justice Committee on the Scheme of proposed legislation that will radically overhaul Irish law on legal capacity. The full submission is available here.
The core message of the submission was that the fields of mental health law, non-discrimination, and legal capacity can no longer be considered separately. In this regard the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities "recognises that considering these issues in separate silos was wrong and that the artificial lines drawn between these separate fields are increasingly blurred" and it is important to consider the impact the proposed legal capacity legislation on general non-discrimination provisions and mental health law in particular. The submission highlighted that Article 12 of the CRPD on legal capacity is at the core of the Convention and that equal recognition as a person before the law is key to the enjoyment of all other rights. The submission also flagged that the assumption of legal capacity, and the obligation on states to provide supports to people with disabilities in order to enable them to exercise their legal capacity flows from this recognition, and these are the key attributes, which need to be embedded in Irish law, in order to ensure compliance Continue reading "Moving Towards Modern Legislation on Legal Capacity in Ireland"
Call for Expressions of Interest for Appointment to European Commission against Racism and Intolerence
The Minister for Justice and Equality Mr Alan Shatter has announced that he is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the public to be considered for appointment as Ireland's representative on the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). The ECRI's role is described as follows on the Department's site:
ECRI's objectives are: to review member states' legislation, policies and other measures to combat racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance and their effectiveness; to propose further action at local, national and European level; to formulate general policy recommendations to member states; to study international legal instruments applicable in the matter with a view to their reinforcement where appropriate.
ECRI provides Council of Europe member states with concrete and practical advice on how to tackle problems of racism and intolerance in their country. To this end, it examines in each country the legal framework for combating racism and racial discrimination, its practical implementation, the existence of bodies to assist victims of racism, the situation of vulnerable groups in specific policy areas (education, employment, housing etc.) and the tone of political and public debate around issues relevant for these groups.
For more information see the Press Release. Further details on eligibility criteria and how to apply are available on the Department's website here.
Damning New Reports on Detention in Irish Prisons: Ombudsman for Children and CPT
This week two new damning reports on Irish prisons were published: one by the Council of Europe Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Degrading Treatment (CPT) and one by the Ombudsman for Children, Emily Logan. Both outlining serious human rights concerns within the prison system of this country. While the focus of the Ombudsman for Children's report is on St Patrick's Institution (which houses male offenders aged between 16 and 21), the Report of the CPT covers all places of detention in Ireland including prisons, garda stations and psychiatric institutions.
The CPT Report is based on a visit to Ireland carried out by members of the Committee between 25th January and 5th February 2010 and it contains details of appalling human rights issues in Irish prisons, including matters relating to prisoner healthcare, prisoner protection, and the investigation of complaints against staff. Continue reading "Damning New Reports on Detention in Irish Prisons: Ombudsman for Children and CPT"


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Is it true that men are more creative than women?
Yesterday we had philosophy class. I remember that at one point my teacher said something like: "Women are generally not as creative as men". That saying has been bothering me. Yeah, it's true that more creative ideas come from men than women, but women do prove very creative in many aspects. Take literature, for example, they say women are more emotional and have more imagination than men, so the world they create are more imaginary. And from my experience, girls seem to be more imaginative than boys, girls' games are more various than boys. Girls have a better inner life than boys. Something seem to be contradictory here.
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Hillary and "Real News"
The secretary of state complains that more and more people in the Middle East are watching al Jazeera, and she says it's because AJ delivers "real news," as compared to that stuff you see on American tv, with all those annoying commercials. As Barry Rubin says, we're beyond satire.
I'm sure there are lots of folks in the State Dept who get their "news" from AJ. Which is not all that different from some of our MSM, after all, and without those annoying commercials. One hopes that someone in Congress pointed out to her that our very own Voice of America Farsi programs are also often violently anti-American and very sympathetic to the rulers of Iran.
Real news is elsewhere. Like here. Ahem.


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Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Celebrates its 25th Year
- Published by Ozgur Tore
Dating back to the 17th century, the only Ottoman imperial palace and hotel on the Bosphorus that once hosted Sultans, the icon of timeless elegance Çırağan Palace celebrates its 25th year under the management of Kempinski Hotels. As being the meeting point of history and luxury, it is offering exclusive activities to its guests throughout January.
Ciragan Palace is Istanbul's iconic hotel and has an unique architecture, a matchless location on the Bosphorus, the highest level of personalised service, and management by leading hotel business executives. Since its opening, it has seen countless eminent figures passing through its doors, including government delegates, royal families, world stars and celebrities. Ciragan Palace Kempinski excites people who are able to admire its splendour and creates a desire to see it in those who have yet to do so. In the past 25 years, it has always been the host of the most prestigious and extravagant events, meetings and weddings in the city.
Çırağan Palace that celebrates its 25th year under the management of Kempinski Hotels is at the service of its guests with its exclusive 25th year events and accommodation package that are enriched with the service quality of Kempinski throughout January.
Exclusive 25th Year Events Throughout January at Çırağan Palace
Laledan Restaurant, the venue of Çırağan Palace that presents the most delicious brunches of the city and fascinates with the spectacular view of Bosporus, is, once again, among the most popular venues with its Sunday brunch enriched with flavors and visual shows exclusive to the 25th year on January 17, 2016.
The 25th year cake that is decorated an prepared exclusively for the 25th year by the expert pastry chefs is sweeten the palates of guests besides decorating the windows of Gazebo Lounge, the cake and chocolate paradise of Istanbul. Le Fumoir, one of the favorite venues for the local people, presents the delicious 25th year cocktail "Çırağan Silver" prepared with saffron brewed for 25 weeks and homemade bitter chocolate rested for 25 weeks by the talented barmen of the hotel at its stylish and elegant atmosphere in Far Eastern style. And Tuğra Restaurant located right within the spectacular atmosphere of the palace continues to be the flavor spot of Ottoman cuisine fans throughout January with a menu including the favorite dishes of the last 25 years.
25th Year Exclusive Accommodation Package
The accommodation package with 25% discount exclusive to those who want to experience this unique elegance fully at its 25th year is only valid until 31th of January 2016 for 2 nights accommodations with prices starting from 480 Euro excludes 8% VAT. Don't miss this opportunity if you would like to experience this exclusive package in this place that once hosted Sultans.
Accommodation in luxurious rooms and suites available for minimum 2 nights and including 25th year welcome amenity in the room.


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Reston-based Appian has added $37.5 million from New Enterprise Associates to its bank account, a move that executives said will prime the maker of business software for an initial public offering in a few years.
NEA general partner Harry Weller will join Appian's board of directors as part of the deal. His prior investments include Cvent, Eloqua, Groupon, SourceFire and Vonage, among others.
Although Appian is private and does not disclose revenue figures, chief executive Matt Calkins said the Virginia-based company registered about $90 million in sales last year. Appian has been profitable for years, he said.
"We didn't get this money in order to shore up a faulty financial position," Calkins said. "Instead, the big deal about this money isn't that we have a fixed amount and we're going to spend a fixed amount but that we have a partner who is capable of taking us where we need to go."
And the company is headed for the public markets, Calkins said. Although Appian's financial position would allow it to go public now, Calkins said, waiting will allow the company to "approach the markets from a position of strength."
"We look forward to a public offering," he said. "We don't have a plan to go public immediately, but I imagine we will a few years hence."
Calkins said that a portion of the $37.5 million will be used to buy out previous investors, but he declined to say how much. Appian raised $10 million from Novak Biddle Venture Partners in 2008.
Calkins said there are no immediate plans for acquisitions or hiring sprees.
"To me, it wasn't about the money, it was about the partner," he said.
"NEA doesn't just join your board without taking a piece of your company," Calkins said. "So, if you want the best Sherpa on your way up the mountain, you have to deal them in."


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Boston's Museum of Fine Arts is truely a premier museum of art, featuring global and timeless collections, from Egyptian statues and tombs, to fine Benin Kingdom sculptures, to European masters like Renoir, and modern legends like Van Gogh and Picasso.
The Museum's diverse, extensive, and eclectic artwork is presented inside a magnificent, stone palatial building on Huntington Avenue. Here, the Museum of Fine Arts not only curates and cares for the works, but through their many programs, tours, and activities, they help people of all ages understand, engage, and create art.
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Before visiting the Museum of Fine Arts, look through the list of activities and tours, all free with admission. The tours can be as general as "Highlights of the Museum," to tours that focus on a single tradition like "Art of the Ancient World," to something even more specific like "Gaugain's Lush Colors and Island Landscapes." Each tours is led by friendly and wildly knowledgeable guides. Activities are a great way to get closer to the art and its creation.
The Artist Toolbox Cart series, for example, gives you the great opportunity of handling artists' tools and view the results of their use on step-by-step demonstration pieces. Even more exciting, every Wednesday, there's a free opportunity to sketch live models, and/or objects in the Museum of Fine Arts collection. A drawing instructor there will provide insights on technique and artist-model relationships.
If you want to go off on your own, but still enjoy the depth and auditory nature of a guide, you can rent the MFA Guide audio tour for six dollars for adults, and four dollars for kids seventeen and under. The Museum of Fine Arts offers these tours in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese languages.
Additionally, Museum of Fine Arts accommodates visitors who are blind, low vision, deaf, or hard of hearing, with a free mobile MFA Guide, providing touch screens with a reading option, text transcripts, neckloops for hearing aids with T-switches as well as headsets. Furthermore, the Museum of Fine Arts supplies ASL videos for many starred stops, and its own mini tour as well.
If you read every word in an art museum, you're apt to spend more time reading blurbs from gray plaques than actually experiencing art. On the other hand, according to a study conducted by the Louvre, the museum attendee spends a mere 15 seconds on the Mona Lisa on average. That's right, a five-Mississippi on da Vinci's masterpiece.
The tip for solving this "study versus breeze by" paradox is this: begin each gallery at the large plaque that reads, "In this gallery…" It's not always by the opening you enter through, given the wandering nature of the halls, rooms, and side-rooms. It is, however, always worth it.
The Museum of Fine Arts does an excellent job at providing just enough context, whether political, historical, or rooted in an artistic trend, without ever imposing a rigid structure on the collection. Then, as you walk through the room, you can't help but note an inherent logic that threads the pieces of art together, putting them in conversation with each other, and importantly, with you.
If you read the gallery plaques, you'll find yourself noting the story element of the priest in the background of Steen's "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia," for instance. While you may not find yourself drawn to every piece, you'll likely spend quality time with the ones that do, making for a much more meaningful experience of art.
Avoid the stern, yet fair admonishment of the museum staff by ensuring your camera's flash is not on. Luckily, you can take non-flash pictures throughout the museum.
If you're the artistic type, don't forget to bring your sketchpad or drawing board (no bigger than 18" by 24") and your pencils. Charcoal, watercolors, crayons, and pastels are not allowed. With its abundance of styles, from Japanese ink strokes to ornate Iranian design, there are endless hours of learning and emulating to do within the halls.
If Boston is in the throes of the notoriously harsh winter, don't be afraid to bundle up in a bulky, warm jacket. The museum offers a complimentary coat and bag check service.
If you're bringing children, view the available kids' programs and activities. Schedule your visit around one of the MFA playdates, or let the MFA Kids' Tour's group of animated characters help bring art to life. You can also download the Art Connections activity cards to give the visit a game component. Furthermore, the Museum of Fine Arts has kid-friendly meal options in their Garden Cafeteria, baby-changing stations in bathrooms, and an area designated for nursing.
Best Times to Visit
Weekday afternoons, and evenings (open until 9:30 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) will give you the most space and quiet to enjoy the museum.
What to See
There are so many collections and exhibitions (always adding new ones) that we couldn't do the MFA justice by listing them all. Instead, below is just a taste of some of the things we recommend you take some time to see during your visit.
John Singer Sargent
Thanks to Sargent's ties to Boston, where he received his first solo show and multiple commissions, there is a uniquely extensive collection of his work that provides a sense of his artwork as a whole.
In the atrium, you can see his preliminary sketches, and then look up and see their realized paintings and friezes on the domed ceiling.
Furthermore, his large collection in the Art of the Americas is highlighted by "The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit," and framed by the tall and elegant vases featured in the painting.
Kingdom of Benin
Recently, the Museum of Fine Arts accepted 34 pieces of rare West African works of art. Like the long-standing Egyptian collection, these pieces allow the Museum of Fine Arts and the viewer to reconstruct the characteristics of their civilization, and imagine the use of their recovered everyday objects and the meaning of palace artwork in their culture.
These intricately detailed, expertly carved wooden statues and high relief plaques not only reflect their way of life, they demonstrate the civilizations sophisticated artistic style.
Art of Europe
The Art of Europe is the largest collection in the Museum of Fine Arts, likely taking an entire day and you still won't have really seen it.
The collection works its way through 14th and 15th century iconography, the Italian Renaissance, to the rococo of the 18th century, through the Flemish masters, to French Impressionism, and arrives at modernity, as depicted by Munch, Picasso and Gauguin. Simply walking through the collection will give you a sense of the arc of European history as a whole.
Nearby Attractions
- James P. Kelleher Rose Garden might be the perfect place to see art outside the walls of the museum. A five minute stroll will take you from the Museum of Fine Arts into the Back Bay Fen where a profusion of petaled blossoms, white, red and pink, circle around a fountain, tumble off a trellis, or float suspended from an archway.
- Round out the day's cultural experience with a trip to the sports icon–Fenway Park, home of the Green Monster. Even if the Socks aren't playing, you can sign up for a one hour walking tour of Fenway. Just don't call it a stadium. Even the security guards will correct you: "You mean the ballpahk?"
- The Boston Symphony Orchestra is world renowned, and the hall's interior is stunning. You may forget which century you're in. Now in 132 season, The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs excellent shows of a variety of styles.
Places to Eat Nearby
- The Museum of Fine Arts offers multiple dining options. Bravo's couples a dark and classy ambience with a excellent cuisine for a sophisticated experience. The New American Cafe puts you in the center of the museum's excitement and grandeur of the vast Shapiro Courtyard, while delivering amazing seasonal dishes. Fittingly located near the contemporary art, The Taste Cafe and Wine Bar features fine coffee, as well as a bite to eat– sandwiches, salads, desserts and gelato. Last but not least, The Garden Cafeteria, satisfies your favorites. It's the perfect place for families to get burgers, pizza, sandwiches and more.
- In walking distance of the Museum of Fine Arts, El Pelon Taqueria cooks up delicious Mexican favorites. Their fresh guacamole is a must try.
- Less than a mile away, the highly-esteemed Island Creek Oyster Bar upholds the tradition of excellent Boston seafood, with mid-atlantic tilefish, grilled Maine salmon, lobster, and land-based dishes like New York strip steak, and roasted chicken that's just as good.
- Re-living the collegiate experience? Or just plain living it? Boston students flock to Chicken Joe's Inc. for cheap, but tasty subs and sandwiches.
Need to Know
- Saturday-Tuesday, 10:00 am-4:45 pm
- Wednesday-Friday, 10:00am-9:45pm
- Closings: New Year's Day, Patriot's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
Directions & Address
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Public Transportation: Take the T: Green Line E train to Museum of Fine Arts stop. Orange Line to Ruggles Street stop.
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