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Casa particulares in Cuba are the best-value accommodation in the world – find out how you can find an air-conditioned room anywhere on the island for CUC$15!
Why Stay in Casa Particulares in Cuba
Your best choice for accommodation in Cuba is staying in a casa particular.
Apart from 3 hostels in Havana, there are none elsewhere in the country.
There are hotels but they're almost all government-run & notoriously bad value for money. By staying at casa particulares, you can support the local economy.
In 30 days in Cuba, we here at DIY Travel HQ stayed at 18 casa particulares in 16 different cities.
In this ultimate budget guide, we share everything we know, including how to find a casa, how to negotiate the best rate & more.
For extreme shoestring travellers like us, eating peso street food & traveling in camiones, accommodation was by far the biggest cost – if Couchsurfing was allowed, you could travel in Cuba for almost nothing!
Nevertheless, casa particulares are arguably the best value for money you can find for accommodation anywhere in the world – and we were glad that there were no cheaper options so we could indulge in a bit of budget luxury!
How to Find Casa Particulares in Cuba
There's no need to book ahead or book online – when you first arrive in a new city, just walk around & look for the blue anchor.
This is the sign for a casa particular.
A red anchor means it accepts Cuban guests only – standards in these casas are lower but prices are cheaper in MN$ pesos.
Visit a few casas until you find one you like, for the price you're willing to pay.
Use Lonely Planet as a guide but they generally list places above CUC$20 – you can always find a casa for CUC$15.
It's also good to spread the love around & support places other than those listed in guidebooks.
What to Expect in Casa Particulares in Cuba
After you've chosen a casa & agreed on the price, you'll need to give your passport to the owner.
As you'd expect, there's a lot of bureaucracy to follow in operating a business in Cuba. The owner will fill out your details in a receipt book & you'll be required to sign it.
You can pay at any time. Casas seem to prefer you to pay at the end of your stay, in case you make additional expenses like meals, tours, etc. However there's no problem if you want to pay in the beginning, too.
All casa particulates in Cuba are very clean, tidy & friendly. You can have as much or as little contact with the host family as you like. Note that most will only speak Spanish.
What to Look For in Casa Particulares in Cuba
The most important thing to look for in a casa is that it has its own entrance – cuartos independientes (independent quarters).
This was you have more privacy & can come & go as you please.
How Much Should I Pay for Casa Particulares in Cuba?
At the beginning of our trip, we were sometimes paying CUC$20 a night, however we quickly discovered that you can find a room for CUC$15 anywhere in Cuba.
At a bare minimum, your room will include a double bed & air-conditioning.
Usually you'll have your own bathroom but occasionally for a CUC$15 room, it'll be located just outside your room (and can be shared or private).
Sometimes your room will have a fridge or cable tv too.
What's in a Room in Casa Particulares in Cuba?
In Communist Cuba, rooms in casas found anywhere on the island all look very similar.
As a rule, they must include the following:
- Double bed
- Air-conditioner
- Side table
- Hangers
- Mirror
- Wall art
Sometimes a room will include 2 double beds, a fridge and/or cable tv with a couple of English channels.
For CUC$15, you will usually have your own bathroom – for CUC$20, it's a guarantee. There's always hot water.
You'll be provided with towels & toilet paper.
There's absolutely no chance of wi-fi!
Services at Casa Particulares in Cuba
Most casas offer meals, for an additional prices:
- Breakfast – CUC$3-5
- Lunch – CUC$6-8
- Dinner – CUC$6-8
We didn't take any meals in casas but they generally have excellent reviews in terms of taste & quantity.
Casa particulares are also the only places in Cuba that provide laundry service – there are no laundromats.
They're very relaxed with prices – one casa suggested CUC$2-3 depending on the pile of clothes, another casa insisted that we pay what we felt like (she was happy with CUC$3 for a big load of clothes).
Casa particulares can organize tours, guides, transport, etc.
The owner of our casa particular in Havana helped me to send some postcards as I couldn't find any post boxes – he kept his word as they arrived to my friends & family in Australia 30 days later!
How to Negotiate the Best Rate for Casa Particulares in Cuba
Most casa particulares are very similar, charging the same prices, so try to negotiate to get a little more for your CUC.
Sometimes all you need to do is ask politely.
Most casas will offer their rooms for a starting price of CUC$25 – if you seem hesitant, this will quickly drop to CUC$20 or even CUC$15.
If you're staying multiple nights, there's even less reason why you shouldn't be able to get a room for CUC$15. You could also try to negotiate breakfast into the price.
We got a room with breakfast for CUC$15 in Trinidad & Bayamo.
Breakfast usually costs CUC$3-5 extra per person.
We usually grabbed a couple of pan con tortilla (bread with omelette) from a local peso Cuban street food stall for breakfast – they are usually 3-4 pesos / $0.12-$0.16 each.
However, if you're keen on breakfast at the casa, negotiate it into your room rate rather than paying separately, and you can save a few pesos.
Adding CUC$5 for breakfast for 2 people is reasonable – this way the casa makes a few extra dollars & you save a few dollars. Win-win!
If you'd like to have lunch or dinner at the casa, negotiate this beforehand, too. This may leave you with a little less flexibility & spontaneity but the trade-off is you save a few convertibles.
For more information of everything you need to know about travelling to Cuba, check out our budget travel guide!
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*** The Final Word – Never pay more than CUC$15 for a casa particular anywhere in Cuba! ***
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text: I am an attractive single woman from the Midwest who recently had a wild sexual experience that I would like to share with your readers. My name is Debbie and I am 30, 5'5',112 pounds with a slender, well toned body and strawberry blond hair. Last month I went to the Virgin Islands for a week with three of my girlfriends and we really partied our asses off. One night the locals were having a wild Carnival celebration that included some rather skimpy costumes and some pretty raunchy public behavior. I was already quite buzzed by dinner time and wanted to join in the fun but my girlfriends were leery of venturing off of the resort property at night and mingling with the locals. I tried to shame them into it by calling them prudes and in response one of my friends dared me to go out alone "if I you're such a wild thing." Not willing to back down, I changed into a skimpy cut off t-shirt and a rather short pleated skirt and at the last minute decided to leave off my panties. I felt deliciously naughty as I left the compound, my ass and pussy barely covered by my short little skirt. The streets were full of people, mostly dark skinned locals with a few tourists mixed in. Every one seemed to be dancing and drinking and when a smiling local woman offered me a huge glass of rum punch I gladly accepted. As I got deeper into the crowd I saw less and less tourists and by the end of the first block I realized that I was the only white person in a sea of sweaty Black bodies. As I finished my incredibly strong drink I became quite drunk and stood there swaying to the music feeling high as a kite. When a small parade passed by everyone moved out of their way and I found myself unable to move a muscle, pinned in the middle of the cheering crowd. When I felt someone pressed tight against me from behind I looked over my shoulder to see a tall handsome young Black smiling down at me. I returned his smile and as I turned back to watch the parade I felt him shift his position a little and became aware of a rather large cock pressed against my ass cheeks. I tried at first to move away from him but the tightly packed crowd made that impossible. Then I felt him start to grow hard and in a minute I had a huge hardon pressed right into the crack of my ass. I had never really been attracted to Black men before, especially the nasty homeboys back in Detroit, but this smiling young guy seemed harmless. Feeling rather drunk and naughty, I leaned back against him a little and squeezed my cheeks around his throbbing shaft. Encouraged by my response, he humped against me a little and then briefly broke off contact. When he made contact again his dick felt even hotter and I realized that he had pulled his cock out of his pants and was now rubbing his huge hardon directly against the thin material of my skirt. I could actually feel it throbbing against my ass and I wondered just how far he would go right here in the streets. I was getting incredibly turned on and didn't mind when I felt his hands caressing my bare thighs just below the hem of my skirt. Then his hands moved further up my thighs and I felt my skirt slide up over my hips, letting his big cock rub directly against my bare asscheeks. I let out a soft gasp when his hot throbbing cock first touched my smooth skin and I felt him slowly sliding it between my firm fleshy cheeks. I felt totally wicked for letting this happen in public but also terribly excited. No one around us could tell what we were doing so I leaned my head back against his chest and let him continue. I felt him rub the swollen tip of his cock along my crack and then felt it move down towards my pussy. I tensed up, thinking he was about to try and fuck me right in the middle of the crowd but he pushed his dick between my upper thighs and rubbed his thick shaft back and forth against my already moist pussy lips. The sensation of his hard shaft rubbing my lips was incredible and I felt my juices running out to coat his cock which only increased my pleasure. He was much taller than me which put quite a bit of pressure against my crotch, so much that he was almost lifting me up in the air with his amazing dark tool. I looked down and could see the fat swollen tip and first few inches of his dark shaft poking out from between my thighs. I couldn't resist reaching down to caress his dark tool and gently squeeze the swollen tip. For the first time he spoke, whispering "Missy like that big black dick, yes?" I could only nod in agreement as my passion grew. At that point the crowd started to break up and he quickly stuffed his cock back in his pants and let my skirt fall back in place. I let out a little moan of disappointment but he grabbed my hand saying "Don't worry Missy, I take good care of you. Come!" He led me by the hand into a dark alley and I followed after, my head spinning from alcohol and lust. Once out of sight of the street, he took me in his arms and gave me a long passionate kiss which I eagerly returned. He rammed his tongue into my mouth and I sucked on it with growing passion. When he finally broke the kiss I grabbed for his crotch and murmured "Please, fuck me!" He chuckled in response and said "Oh yes missy, soon enough I fuck you good. But first you must taste, yes?" while whipping out his huge Black tool. Caught up in passion I slid to my knees and licked up and down his dark shaft while gently squeezing his large testicles. Then I wrapped my lips around the tip of his enormous cock and sucked on the swollen head and first few inches while squeezing the thick shaft with my hand. His dark cock tasted quite strong and musky and I found it pleasantly different from other cocks I had tasted. He was groaning softly and playing gently with my long blonde hair which I happen to love. "Yes Missy, suck my cock!"I heard him say and in response I bobbed my head even faster. Suddenly he stepped back, pulled me to my feet and turned me so that I was facing the wall. He stepped behind me, lifted up my flimsy skirt and set the tip of his cock between my sopping wet pussy lips. With one strong thrust he buried his cock deep into my body, filling me with his long thick cock. Grabbing my hips he began fucking me with long powerful thrusts, sliding his cock in and out at a fast pace. His cock was easily the biggest I had ever experienced and his talented fucking quickly brought me to a powerful orgasm. As my pussy spasmed and clamped down on him he kept fucking me with short hard strokes that only intensified my cum. His own orgasm followed right after mine and I felt his cock spurt deep inside me as he let out a series of intense grunts. After giving me a quick kiss he disappeared and I walked back to the resort in a daze, thinking that the next homeboy that called me "Wild thing" was in for a very pleasant surprise.

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Title: Second Grave on the Left
Author: Darynda Jones
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Charley Davidson (Book 2)
Publication Date: August 16, 2011
Format: Hardcover, 307 Pages
ISBN-10: 0312360819 (St. Martin's Press)
ISBN-13: 978-1250002709 (St. Martin's Press)
Reviewed by: Sheila
Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans
When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can't help but wonder what Cookie's up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously? Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman's name. Mimi's husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message.
Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan. Yes. Literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He's left his body because he's being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can't let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they'll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven…well, let's just say it wouldn't be pretty. Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do?
Quick & Dirty: Follow a private investigator with ADD tendencies as she navigates two missing person's cases, both a human and a not so human. Funny and witty and dark and sensual that makes a nice combination.
Opening Sentence: "Charley, hurry, wake up"
Excerpt: Yes
The Review:
Charley is a grim reaper, or the grim reaper as it were, along with being a private investigator. She uses her ability to talk to ghosts and her local police contact, a.k.a. Uncle Ubie, to find the bad guys and put them behind bars. Her success rate is quite high; it helps that the murdered can identify their killers. It also helps that Charley can sense emotions in people and can tell when they are innocent and when they are liars. Sounds like a great gig right? Unfortunately, she has her share of problems just like the rest of us. The man she lusts after just happens to be the son of Satan. Bad guys posing as FBI agents are trying to kill her in an attempt to stop her investigations. Demons are trying to find her in an attempt to secure the gate to heaven, i.e. Charley's body. And Reyes Farrow, the Son of Satan, is being tortured to death by those demons but not allowing anyone to help him because he says it's a trap. What's a girl to do?
The story follows two missing person's cases, Mimi Jacobs and Reyes Farrow. Mimi is a friend of Charley's assistant and best friend, Cookie. She calls Cookie late one night, panicky, and asks for help. She is scared and hopes that both Cookie and Charley can help her out. She never meets up with the duo at their appointment. The police suspect foul play, mostly because others are dying in connection to Mimi. What do a house wife, a car salesman, and a politician have in common? That's what Charley wants to know. The second case is more personal. Reyes is hurt and won't allow Charley to get involved. He's going to allow his corporeal body to expire because it's a weakness he can no longer afford. Charley disagrees. Even if she can find and rescue him from the demons, he still has to go back to jail (read the first book for that story). He won't be locked up again, no matter the consequences. Since Reyes won't spill the beans, Charley is determined to find him without his consent. The whole book is chock full of danger and excitement with shots of funny to keep the reader looking for more.
The byplay between Reyes and Charley is very complex. She's the key to heaven and he's the key to hell. She is a "glass half full" kind of girl and he's more of a "use the glass as a weapon" kind of guy. The chemistry between them is explosive but that's never been the problem. Reyes has lots of secrets but doesn't like to share. He's always hinting about all the powers that Charley has available to her but won't tell how to use them. He's willing to kill Charley in order to keep the demons from gaining access to heaven. If that's not a relationship killer, I don't know what is. And more importantly, when was he going to mention the hoards of fans he's had in prison? I mean really, fan sites dedicated to his glorious self? Wait, maybe Charley can understand the draw. She can't seem to control herself around him either. Is he really jealous of Garrett, the sexy skiptracer? Doesn't he realize Charley only has eyes for him? Does he really love her or just wants to possess her? Can they overcome all of that to be together?
I continue to enjoy Charley's particular brand of crazy. Her optimism is downright infectious, even when facing down the bad guys at the end of a gun… or knife, or fist. She's gets hurt more often than other P.I.'s. Maybe it's a grim reaper thing? Or maybe it's her relationship with the son of Satan that's detrimental to her health? I also want to add that I love the little sayings that Ms. Jones puts at the beginning of each chapter. For example, at the beginning of chapter fifteen: "Where am I going and what am I doing in this handbasket?" Makes me giggle every time! I look forward to more quirky Charley and her misadventures in the future.
Notable Scene:
I put the ice cream down and crawled into bed with Garrett. "You're not a blanket hog, are you?"
I could feel Reyes close. I could feel him tense when I climbed into bed with Garrett. Was he jealous? Of Garrett? I was there for a friend. Period. To console and comfort him.
"I'm very uncomfortable," Garrett said with a groan.
"Don't be ridiculous. My presence alone is comforting."
"Not especially."
I reached an arm over his head and pulled it onto my shoulder.
"Please," I said, rolling my eyes.
"I got shot in the shoulder you're leaning on."
"You're on pain meds," I said, patting his head roughly. "Suck it up."
"Sanity's not really your thing, is it?"
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FTC Advisory: Macmillan/St. Martin's Press provided me with a copy of Second Grave on the Left. No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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Review for South Seneca Car Care
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Vehicle: Dodge Grand Caravan
Category: Service
Service Date: 11/23/2015
Review Created: 12/25/2015
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Antique quality (the finest that you will find) inlaid marquetry rosewood perdonium bedside cupboard table cabinet and coal box.
This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character, dating from the late Victorian period.
This is a heavy quality piece, with no loose joints...far better than most.
Bevel edge mirror with only light oxidation and minor imperfections.
No woodworm.
Good age and patina, would look amazing in the right location!
Overall maximum dimensions: 38cmW x 35cmD x 105cmH.
Historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is always the way and to be expected with genuine antique furniture. There is a quality new coal box liner and shovel.
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About this Vendor
Creating Events For Lasting Memories
We offer a modern, spacious venue with accommodations up to 250. Enjoy the scenic view of our golf course, along with an exquisite menu selection. Let us attend to the details so you and your guests can enjoy your special day and create lasting memories!
Amenities + Details
Bridal Suite
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
For more details about amenities, please message the Venue.
$$ – Affordable
Ballroom, Country Club, Restaurant
Bar + Drinks, Cakes + Desserts, Food + Catering, Planning, Rentals + Equipment, Service Staff
Contact Info
My husband and I held our wedding reception here on 9/23/17. We both live out of state, so I was very worried about planning a wedding from so far away. I am beyond grateful that we chose the Arboretum Club! Chris and Nicole were both so helpful the entire year leading up to... Read More the big day. They both were so responsive via phone and email and dealt with all of our millions of questions (from me and my mother)! They even planned the tasting around our schedule as much as they could, which we really appreciated. The venue is beautiful and we heard so many compliments about the food from our guests. There is a room right next to the dining room that was perfect for cocktail hour, and even had outdoor access overlooking the golf course. They even played a DVD with pictures of my husband and I behind the bar. Nicole worked our wedding reception the night of, and she did an amazing job. She was very attentive to my (and my mothers and husbands) needs all night. The reception went so smoothly, no issues at all! Going on the golf course to take pictures was really nice also (only bride and groom). The private bridal suite was amazing, it had a little room with a couch and a large private bathroom attached, it was perfect for holding the wedding gifts and bridal parties bags. I didn't realize how much I would appreciate that bridal suite, it was perfect for doing the bustle on my dress in private. My husband held the key, so only we had access to that room. Nicole worked with us ahead of time arranging the dining room and head table to what we wanted, which was not the traditional straight-across head table. It worked out perfectly and the dance floor is a really good size. This venue is also very reasonably priced. We searched for a while of different venues in the area and compared pricing; and for what we received, the Arboretum was the best bang for our buck. Our reception was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend!!!
The Arboretum Club was the perfect venue for our wedding. Chris and Sarah were great to work with and were very responsive every step of the way. They helped coordinate everything on the night of the wedding so we could just relax and enjoy. The layout was perfect with an area... Read More for cocktail hour, spacious room for the reception, and outdoor space with a few extra tables. The food, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres were incredible. The packages were very reasonably priced compared to local alternatives. Our wedding ended up exactly how we wanted it and we can't recommend the Arboretum Club highly enough!
I worked with Chris for my wedding, and she went OVER AND BEYOND my wildest expectations. She was responsive, patient, knowledgeable, and kind. Our wedding went off without a hitch. German and Chris helped us out that night and it was the most spectacular wedding because of... Read More them. From the food to the décor to the outdoor ceremony, they helped us with each and every detail and question we had, which made wedding planning a lot easier. I would recommend Chris at the Arboretum Club over and over. You won't be disappointed!
Fantastic!!!! Everything I envisioned came true at the Arboretum Club! They were great to work with! I would highly recommend having your wedding here!!
The staff were very helpful and answered all of our questions, without hesitation, throughout the entire planning process. The food was delicious and the portions were more than generous. The golf course photo tour (for the bride and groom) was also a nice perk (included within... Read More the wedding package). The reception was beautiful and the decorations were set up just the way we wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better celebration!
We just had our wedding reception here. I can't say enough good things about our experience with Arboretum Club. Chris was a dream to work with and the room was more amazing than we imagined when we saw it all decorated for our reception. We got a ton of compliments on the food... Read More from the appetizers to the dinner to the sweets table and the late night snacks. Everyone had an awesome time. It was a perfect day!
My daughter was married a little over a month ago at the Arboretum Club in Buffalo Grove, Il. From our first conversation with Chris to the day of the wedding details handled by Sarah, the entire planning process with these two people was fun and virtually stress free. No... Read More matter how many times we called or emailed, no matter how many questions we asked, everything was handled quickly and efficiently. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and helpful, and our event went off without a hitch. They were a pleasure to work with and I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone who wants a positive experience in planning a major event!
Everything was AMAZING! Chris is so easy to work with! She is very knowledgeable, which made it easy for us to fully trust her with our wedding. German was the banquet manager on site that night and he was on top of everything. If anything went wrong, we would never know! The... Read More room is beautiful and we loved that it over looked the golf course. We were married in the winter so they put white lights on the trees outside. Food was also great! Our guests were complimenting for weeks after the wedding. Highly recommend this venue!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Arboretum. Everything went smoothly and Chris was absolutely wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding and the day of!
When I started thinking about planning my wedding, I knew it had to be back in my home state of Illinois. I knew it would be difficult to plan a wedding from 1,000 miles away, but I thought if I could find the right vendors I would be up for the challenge. Enter Chris and... Read More Sarah. From the MINUTE we met Chris, I knew she was the one. Her energy level and passion for her work was evident. I told her that we were from out of town and we were nervous about planning from so far away. The very first thing she said to me was "Oh, don't even worry! It won't be a problem!" My husband and I had a long engagement, which meant a lot of planning and emails back and forth with Chris. She took the time to answer all of my questions, both big and small and was nothing but accommodating through the entire journey. The day of our wedding it was forecasted to be sunny. Surprise, surprise it rained. I was devastated (for maybe 2 minutes), but Chris and her staff did everything in their power to transform the reception space into a wonderful ceremony location. Everything went off without a hitch (minus the weather) and it is all because of Chris and her amazing staff at The Arboretum Club. They are simply the best!
My wife and I had our wedding reception here back in May. They were truly amazing! Our initial meeting with them was a breath of fresh air after interviewing so many other places. They showed a real willingness to work with us to make sure that we had the wedding reception that... Read More we wanted on the budget that we had. Chris and Sarah were always excited to see us and to discuss our reception. They were always so patient with us and gave us honest answers and advice when we needed it. They were so amazing and helpful that you would have thought that it was a member of their own family that was getting married. The golf course here provided a lovely and perfect back drop for our wedding pictures. The food was amazing and our wedding cake was beautiful and delicious. The staff was always courteous to all of our guests. German, the banquet manager, did a great job of making sure that we were happy throughout our entire reception. My wife and I had very high expectations for our reception and The Arboretum Club did an excellent job of exceeding our expectations!
My husband and I LOVED our experience at The Arboretum Club! We had an outdoor ceremony in late September that was so beautiful it didn't even need flora arrangements outside. Our reception was fantastic as the club features only one main banquet room so your wedding is the only... Read More group in the facility. Food was incredible, the tasting party they offered a few months beforehand was so helpful and their bakery they contract with is amazing! Chris, Sarah, and Marissa are so helpful, quick to contact you back and have done this so many times everything works like clockwork. LOVED our experience at The Arboretum Club.
My husband and I got married at the Arboretum Club this past August. Even from the very first time meeting Chris, we knew this was the place we wanted our ceremony and reception. She was funny, super personable, and extremely knowledgeable about the venue and services provided.... Read More And they are able to work with just about any budget! All throughout the preparation process, Chris and Sarah were extremely available to assist in ironing out all the last minute details that came up. And on the wedding day itself, WOW!! The reception hall FAR exceeded my or my husband's expectations! It was absolutely beautiful and the staff was extremely well organized and professional. Everything stayed on time and flowed seemingly effortlessly. We had so many people coming up to us and stating it was some of the best food at a wedding that they had ever had and the compliments about the venue itself were endless. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!
We got a lot of promises leading up to the day of the event. But leading up to the event Chris - who you should avoid if at all possible - told us that we could get into the space later than first promised. She made us feel like a number and that they'd rather just talk the... Read More talk than actually go above and beyond. Trying to have 3 events in one day - all of which should be events that you remember for ever - means you will make all 3 of the events feel like numbers. Great for small events, but think twice about having big events here when Chris in running the show.
My fiancé and I haven't even had our wedding at The Arboretum yet and I already know it's going to be 5 stars! From our very first correspondence with Chris, it's clear that she's knowledgable and she truly love what she does. She's organized, honest, and amicable. We're... Read More planning to have our wedding ceremony and reception at The Arboretum in May 2017 and we're already counting down the days! We couldn't be more excited to have chosen The Arboretum for our wedding!
Julie & Evan, Thank you SO much! We are looking forward to sharing your Special Day with you both!
It's been almost a year since our wedding and I cannot believe I haven't written this review yet! As our one year anniversary approaches I keep remembering how amazing our wedding was at The Arboretum Club. Everyone there was absolutely amazing to work with. Chris is extremely... Read More knowledgeable and made the whole planning process so easy! German was the banquet manager on-site and executed the evening flawlessly! Some of the staff there has been there since the club opened, Alex and Jesus to name a couple! Knowing that I felt like I was in such good hands and didn't have to worry about a thing! The food was s amazing! And the space looked amazing! Everyone was commenting on how beautiful the room looked and how good the food was! Because of the Arboretum Club, we had an amazing and fun wedding that we will certainly never forget! Thanks everyone there!
Our wedding was amazing, and we could not have been happier with the service we received! Allie was the person that we worked with when booking our wedding, and she was great to work with. She explained to us what a lot of people like, and what to stay away from based on our... Read More budget. Our tasting was a blast, and my now wife and I left stuffed! When the big day came up, Chris was great to work with. She made sure everything went off without a hitch. The food was excellent, and everyone had a great time. We just received our pictures, and they also have some great spots for photos. The Arboretum Club was fabulous to work with, and I would highly recommend this reception hall to anyone getting married. David & Melissa Married October 18, 2015.
A Fairy-tale Wedding Reception!Reviewed on 12/22/2015 Reena M
Our wedding at the Arboretum was an absolute Fairy Tale. We received so much more than we ever dreamed with the money we paid... Chris and Allie were absolutely amazing in helping us plan our Wedding Reception.. they very professional and paid attention to every detail.... Read More These ladies know this business well, and they understand people very well. These are the women you want to work with when planning such an important event in your life. My advice would be to make sure that you meet your milestones during the planning process. The Golf course provides some beautiful grounds for taking some amazing portraits to remember. It is so fun to drive around on the golf course and relax before the big party! The cocktail hour really set the mood right, the bars were setup both inside and outside. There was plenty of room for our guests to sit and enjoy their appetizers and drinks.. I heard that there was a wonderful assortment of different alcohol options... excellent premium liquors. Each Dinner table had a bottle of White and Red for our guests, along with a glass of champagne with a strawberry for our wedding toast. The standard table setup was so Beautiful with the Cream colored linens. The food was absolutely incredible! The chef and Chris worked with us until we found a combination of foods that we loved for our guests. Our Guests left very full and happy! The waitstaff was very friendly to our guests.. no complaints from anyone. The Dessert Table is definitely worth the money.. you get more than what you pay for. If you want to add a Wow Factor to your wedding, then do it. You won't be disappointed. I asked Arboretum to decorate for us with the backdrop.. it was the most impressive, most beautiful backdrop. We received so many compliments on the backdrop.. it costs a little extra, but definitely worth the money. You will be happy. Many of our guests commented on the quality of the work. The wedding cake was absolutely Beautiful and delicious! If they include this with the cost of your event, then take advantage of it.. it is definitely worth it! There are plenty of options. The owner of Arboretum Club was present until the very end of our reception to make sure everything was OK. Thank you so much Arboretum Club for making our Wedding Day such a Fairy Tale to remember!
Fantastic! My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Arboretum Club 2 weeks ago and it was perfect! Chris is wonderful at what she does and worked with us the entire time. She is very easy to work with, we couldn't have done this without her! The room for our... Read More reception was beautiful, we had 200 guests and it fit everyone comfortably. The food was also phenomenal, everyone was raving about it! I would recommend the Arboretum Club to anyone!
Indian Fusion Wedding- The Arboretum ClubReviewed on 10/30/2015 Justina K
My husband and I had our Indian fusion wedding and reception at The Arboretum Club this past month. I can't say enough how happy and blessed we are to have chosen this as our wedding venue! Working with Chris, Allie and the rest of the staff was such a pleasure the whole way... Read More through. They did a wonderful job accomodating for both Christian and Hindu ceremonies, coordinating every detail, and doing everything they could to make sure the day was flawless. Everything from the service to the food was outstanding. We were happy to have received tons of compliments from the wedding guests as well raving about the food. It was really a dream come true! We would highly recommend The Arboretum Club to any couple and definitely look forward to using them for future events. Thanks again!
My Beautiful WeddingReviewed on 9/03/2015 Hannah M
I recently got married at the Arboretum Club in Buffalo Grove. We did both our ceremony and reception at this venue, and are so happy we did! Working with Allie and Chris was wonderful. They worked with my low budget, and gave me a lot of things for a discount. The day of our... Read More wedding they were very professional and on top of everything! They made the whole day run smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking for an affordable place to be married!
Amazing Wedding Day!!Reviewed on 8/22/2015 Erin K
The Arboretum Club really helped make my wedding wonderful. With all the things that run through a brides mind before the wedding, the Arboretum Club never appeared on my radar. Chris and Alley are wonderful, they communicated perfectly and never let us down. Herman (sorry... Read More for the misspelling) stayed with us the entire night to make sure the wedding went smoothly. The outside ceremony worried me a little, there are houses in the back and the parking lot to the side, but I didn't even notice it walking down the isle. Make sure your florist is familiar with the Arboretum, they know exactly how to decorate. I would highly recommend the Arboretum for you special day, the entire staff is wonderful and I was never once disappointed.
great venueReviewed on 7/14/2015 Nicole K
My husband and I used this venue for our wedding reception. Everything turned out great! We enjoyed working with Allie & Chris who were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. We ultimately chose this venue because of the reasonable price and the beautiful... Read More golf course- we were not disappointed. We also had many guests say how great the venue and the food were. We would highly recommend the Arboretum Club!
Love this venue!Reviewed on 6/03/2015 Danielle M
I had my wedding at the Arboretum Club and I would highly recommend it! The venue was beautiful. We had our ceremony outside and it's very pretty. I got a lot of compliments on the food and the staff was very helpful! So happy how my big day turned out!
We had both the ceremony & reception at the Arboretum Club and it was such an amazing day. Allie & Chris made the planning process as stress free as possible and were very accommodating. They worked closely with both myself and my Mom and were always respectful. I worked most... Read More closely with Allie during the planning process and despite her own wedding just a few weeks before my own she always made my feel as though my event was a priority. Chris was our on site coordinator for the day of and somehow was always there when we needed her. I highly recommend The Arboretum Club to anyone who wants a personalized and amazing wedding day!
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Starting off with a slice-of-life anime could have been one of the many harder choices to get started a series of articles, but Interviews With Monster Girls belongs to the better shows to relax this winter season. The show centers around Tetsuo Takahashi, a new biology teacher who has a desire for studying rare humans, dubbed "Demi" who are normal people that have character with monster archetypes. For instance, Tetsuo encounters an energetic young lass named Hikari Takanashi, who is vampire, a calm girl who carries her head around and wishes to make friends, Kyoko Machi. and a yuki-onna who is falls into the "cold as ice" trope in Yuki Kusokabe. All of these demi-humans can be extremely rare outside in the world, so Tetsuo can make it his mission to interview and study his students.
One of many better parts of the anime is that the main protagonists that all of the demi-humans want to wind up with doesn't fall into the "pretty boy" trope that so numerous types of shows make an effort to shove down your throat. Tetsuo Takahashi, while plainly being the male protagonist who is kind and mindful of his students, his appearance isn't the immediate heart-throb like you may expect. Instead, we're treated to a a little husky male with stubble and would rather get details about the demis that are around his school than flirt around or be so immune to the female's advances as to be really shocking.
The truth is, in these earliest several episodes he both speaks with the vampire about whether sucking blood has any connection to any potential sexual feelings or not, while also showing enough class to not immediately fall head over ehels when he by mistake touches a succubus Saki Sato who fears about finding a mate without her abilities being in the way, and instead waiting until he is alone to have his own feelings come out. He is not at all jerk, nor is he useless of personality. Tetsuo is both a scientist and teacher and both aspects reflect in him hugely.
Additional characters, while all okay so far in the show, also play out their tropes to somewhat of a tee. Its a really not a poor thing in this case, and it's interesting to see various ways being a demi affects them in real life compared to normal humans. The dullahan girl Kyoko has to get permission to hold a special backpack since one of her hadns can be busy with her head. Hikari, overly is really intersting, as she loudly says almost everything on her mind until it's time for her to be interviewed about more personal information. Interviews with Monster Girls is filled with lovely moments that work very well in the anime itself.
This also doesn't hurt that all the female designs are wonderful and show their personality. The are all human-shaped too, so people who have been ceeped out by the odd, somewhat creepy character designs that's, don't have to feel concerned. The seiyuu in Interviews With Monster Girls is fairly standard fare, with Tetsuo and Hikari being the clear standouts. Nothing of the voices are really bad, despite I do wish that Kyoko had a lot more energy in her voice.


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OXFORD - Clyde R. Willey, 88, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. He leaves his wife, Jeanne G. (LaPan) Willey, his children; Brenda J. Hansen, Wendy M. Gomes, and Christopher R. Willey, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 11 AM in North Cemetery, Oxford with Military Honors.
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Your individual combination of hubs and rims
We have an ample range of hubs and rims on offer. Therefore, it is easy for us to find the right material. Do you leave all options open and proceed only in an advisory at about wild combinations. Our goal is to find the perfect wheelset for your intended use. Once it is determined which parts are which colors combined manual labor begins.
Determine the correct length of the spoke
First, the spoke length is determined from the geometric data of the hub and the rim. This step is always necessary when we have not had a hub-rim combination in his hands. Since many new parts come to market or we take on new brands into the program, which happens quite often. If the spoke length determines the construction starts.
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If it does not prescribe the hub differently, we spoke all impellers triple crossed a. Most of the customers of this pattern is considered standard. Sure, there are other patterns here and there, but with a triple intersection, never makes anything wrong. When nipples come with us 14mm Sapim used. We have ctuben for this fitting, since they are available in all colors, are provided by Sapim with a lubricious coating and is so adhesive and oiling orgies saves. Spielerein how different colored spokes next to the valve nipple or more colors, we can arrange for you to. You'll get creative romp, because for handmade wheels are here for!
Align the hub and tighten the spokes
Now the hub is aligned. We always aligned so that one can read the lettering, looking through the valve hole. we draw the spokes to the extent that the thread is being concealed from the nipple. Now the hub should only wiggle minimal. The spokes are in nor rebent with his head slightly and already the impeller is ready spoked.
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No less care we let in centering exercise. Here comes like the lacing only the best tool to use. An analog truing and tensiometer of Centrimaster and Nippelspanner of P & Klie are our standard equipment. The high quality of our wheelsets will also allow the skill and experience of our wheelbuilder.
Finishing touches in centering
Now comes the part hypnotic tedious work of centering. We have committed ourselves to the flag, not only lateral and vertical strokes as perfectly as possible to center out, but also to maintain a constant tension. We increase the voltage in small steps and keep the rim as possible without hammering. Periodically, the impeller is pushed off on both sides to consolidate the office of the spokes and reduce local tensions.
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Then we pull the wheel back in the middle of the hub, and everything starts all over again. This procedure results in a maximum of stable and durable wheel. This method helps continue that spokes can be localized quickly with lower voltage. On each side of the wheel so we create a uniformly high, but not too high spoke tension. This prevents the subsequent solution and associated impacts. The perfect wheel you feel by a crisp, instantaneous acceleration and high cornering stiffness.
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In finer steps we approach as the state in which the wheel after the prints only strokes of max. 0.3mm, a middle deviation of max. 0.2 mm and an average spoke tension of 1000N has on the higher load side of the impeller. The precise spoke tension is also dependent on the maximum possible values of the manufacturer. The tension of the spokes can thus also clearly be more than 1000N, when the hub and rim permit. The spoke tension reached in all respects a perfect level, because our experienced wheelbuilder always working with optimal and proven values.
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'It's Almost Like It Was Supposed To Happen'
The greatest thing ever: Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco has a skill for finding controversy, but on Thursday he stumbled into one in a most unusual fashion: by way of a misprinted phone number on boxes of cereal that bear his name. A phone number on OchocincO's Cereal that was supposed
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Is it rule of law hypocrisy week? A few days ago, the Obama State Department announced sanctions against Iranian officials for human rights violations — kidnapping, imprisonment, beatings, torture — perpetrated against Iranian protesters. This week, ignoring it's own drone bombing campaign, the US is fretting over so-called "extrajudicial killings" allegedly carried out by the Pakistani Army.
My piece for CNN: 'Why did Tyler Clementi die?'
CNN contacted me today and asked for a column about the Rutgers freshman's suicide…as in "right now." So this piece was written on my lunch break. Whew (wiping forehead)! If people only knew what I had to juggle today and punch this out. Thank goodness for the CNN copy editors.
Late Night: U.S. Nuclear Missile Sites Experience Close Encounters of the Second Kind
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WTF 50Cent? Rapper Urges Suicide?
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When There's Nothing On The Horizon, You've Got Nothing Left To Prove
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 894-10 September 30, 2010 DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Airman Mark Forester, 29, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died Sept. 29 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations in the
California's Prop 19 Gaining Steam – Now Up 52-41
California's ballot initiative to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana, Proposition 19, is now leading with 52 percent in support and only 41 percent opposed, according to the latest PPIC poll (PDF) of likely voters. This poll is especially good news for Prop 19. The 11-point lead is not only one
Ellen Speaks Out on Youth Suicides and Bullying
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A black and white pencil and charcoal sketch I did of Kurt Cobain for my Brother before Christmas which I thought I would grace the blog with. My hamster is named after this man (and partly Kurt from Glee) I have a theme when I name small rodent pets, I've Elvis the hamster, Sid & Nancy the Mice, doomed rockstars seem to be a winner on the name front for me.
What a lovely day to be inside, I don't think it's stopped raining all day. I've pretty much resided in bed for the majority, watching films, reading and starting on 'My so called life' series classic 90s material right there. I would have done a Nutshell post today but I haven't taken any photos this week really, of any interest anyways. What have you all been up to today?


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Finbarr the four-legged funeral dog
Mudgee funeral director John Hopkins started bringing his Border Collie pup Finbarr to work to stop him from escaping at home. He created a local identity in the process.
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I'm told funeral director John Hopkins will be back in the office any moment after a trip to the local cemetery.
Not long after, a loud panting heralds his return.
Finbarr the Border Collie trots in to the room and lies down at my feet.
The dog has been John's four-legged business partner for the last 12 years after he started bringing him to work because he kept escaping at home as a pup.
During that time he's become a quirky part of the business and a local identity in Mudgee in central New South Wales.
"He's a great icebreaker," John said.
"Families come in here not knowing what to expect.
"They often haven't dealt with a funeral home before and they're apprehensive.
"He gives them a lick and will lie at their feet and start snoring - it makes them feel more relaxed."
John has been working around the funeral industry since he was 14 years old.
It started with him washing hearses and doing odd jobs for a funeral parlour in his home town of Wagga Wagga and progressed from there.
"Mum and dad weren't too keen on the idea - they thought I was a bit strange," he said.
"But I persisted with it and it's all I've ever done."
Not many teenagers are comfortable with death, let alone spend their free time working around it.
But what started as a childhood fascination has lead to a 32 year career that has taken John away from his hometown in the Riverina to Mudgee, via the Central Coast and Sydney.
"I think most people are intrigued by death but they're too scared to explore it or confront it," he said.
He left Wagga in search of experience, and found it in Sydney where he was required to direct funerals for a variety of religions and cultures.
"In the country most funerals were the same but in Sydney people have more viewings and they are often far more emotive," he said.
He says seeing that emotion never loses its impact, even if it's part of his daily job.
"It does get me down at times, especially when we have a funeral where the circumstances are traumatic.
"It's very demanding - you're on call at all times and you can't say to people you're too busy.
"You have to make time and it becomes very frustrating and very taxing."
But thankfully man's best friend has been on hand to lighten the mood and sometimes even share the duties.
John enjoys telling the story of the time 'Fin' was asked to lead a funeral procession and ride in the hearse to a funeral by a family.
The story was recently featured in a book about the history of the funeral industry in Australia called Six feet under or up in smoke: The Aussie way of death by Jim Eames.
Finbarr's also been making regular trips to a local nursing home since he was a pup where he's welcomed as a therapy dog.
"God help me if I have to leave him at home when I go to work these days," John said.
"Now every morning as soon as he sees me come out, here's waiting there ready to go."
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Not Guilty of Criminal Trespass in DuPage County
By: Legal Defenders | Nov 18, 2013 | Recent Victories |
Last week I did a trial for a young lady, who had no criminal record, who was charged with Criminal Trespass in DuPage County. My client refused to agree to plead guilty in exchange for a minor fine and court supervision. My client demanded a trial and at the end the judge found her Not Guilty and dismissed all the charges against her. After considering the evidence and the arguments the judge granted my Motion for a Directed Verdict and dismissed the charges against my client and found her Not Guilty. My client will be able to expunge her record and will be able to keep her record clean. On a personal note, this victory in DuPage County preserves my winning streak. I have never lost a trial in DuPage County.
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AMERICUS, Ga – For some of us, we're still searching for what truly makes us passionate. But one Americus youngster has already found it. Kaylon Harvey is a ten year old who is a culinary genius. This young chef and his family invited News 3 into Kaylon's kitchen to explore the passion that has led him to an upcoming national television appearance.
Kaylon Harvey can whip up a cake from scratch before you know it.
"I got interested in cooking when I was like months old. I used to follow my mom around in the kitchen, and then, when I was five, I started baking cakes, cupcakes, and all sorts of things," says Kaylon.
With the support of his mom, Kaylon applied to be on Food Network's "Kids Sweets Showdown." He was selected, and he and his mom Pamela spent close to two weeks in Hollywood for him to compete on the show.
"I made a vanilla spice cake, and I popped it in the mold, and it came as a train. And we had to decorate it and all that," says Kaylon.
For Kaylon, cooking comes second nature. When I told him not all of us had his talent and could make a vanilla cake, he turned the tables and the recipes on me.
"What you think is in a vanilla cake?" Kaylon asks Greg.
"Vanilla flavoring and flour," Greg replies. "But I know there's a lot more to it than that."
"Milk. Milk, is your key ingredient," responds Kaylon.
And as for his mom, while she's proud of him, it's pretty obvious Kaylon couldn't be prouder of her.
"My mom has helped through millions and millions of things, and I love her so much," says Kaylon.
As for what he wants to do for a career, you guessed it!
"I see myself having a line of desserts. I see people just outside of my business screaming, "Kaylon's Cake! Kaylon's Cake!" says Kaylon lighting up with joy.
The first episode of "Kids Sweets Showdown" featuring Kaylon will debut on Wednesday, November 30, at 8 pm Eastern on the Food Network.
Kaylon says he tries to bake at least twice a week. If you're wondering: Kaylon will be cooking a sweet potato pie and perhaps a pumpkin spice pie for Thanksgiving.


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Have you ever wondered if you could hire someone to decorate your home and then have them take it all away after the holidays? Or if someone can throw the best party around for you? Yeah, that is right, someone does just that and does it oh so right - Bronson van Wyck. He is an epic party planner, but what he does cannot be summed up by a two-word title! The New York Times featured a fantastic article on what a regular Sunday looks like for Bronson, and it is truly telling of his personality and love for his work. He says that he gets up by 9:00, works out, and then goes to the comic book store, the regular book store, does a couple hours of stretching, plays board games with friends, and finally starts thinking about ideas and what must be done for the week. Yet in all of it, Bronson is always curious about events and parties that his friends went to; he needs to know, so that he can better plan the events he is brought on to lead.
Bronson Van Wyck's Style Available For All
Bronson's Van Wyck's services are notoriously hard to come by, which is no surprise given that he has clients as big as President Obama! If you were not lucky enough to get on his Christmas decorating list back in 2012, this pop-up store in Greenwich Village alleviated the pain. All of the decor and gifts were handpicked by the man himself, and the shop even offered a service for decorating a custom Christmas tree and shipping it anywhere in Manhattan!
A Wedding Under the Big Top
Van Wyck is also known for his extravagant weddings. This event looks like it must have been one to remember! Not a lot of weddings happen under a massive tent full of elegant chandeliers. This once in a lifetime experience is the essence of what Bronson Van Wyck's events and designs have to offer. The gold and green colors give the entire event a classy and warm glow that makes all of the guests feel comfortable and warm, and most of all, welcomed. More photos of this fabulous event can be seen in the gallery for Mr. And Mrs. Trevor Colhoun on Van Wyck's website.
The Crossing of Nature and Modern Design
Bronson Van Wyck not only plans amazing weddings and parties, but also great corporate events. This event for Bulgari, a maker of Italian jewelry shows off the planner's fantastic use of nature and color. If the pristine white space full of natural light wasn't enough, Van Wyck has complemented a massive green hedge with purple flowers on the table, which blend in seamlessly with the purple-tinged wine glasses. Everything matches with something else, but the entire setup does not match too much. It is in perfect balance! I especially like the little details, like the stones under the glass table and the alcoves in the hedge featuring pieces of the company's jewelry. More photos of this even can be seen on Bronson Van Wyck's gallery.
Summer Dining with Organized Chaos
This table setting that Bronson Van Wyck designed is the exact opposite of what he usually makes, which is symmetrical and clean. This outdoor event really captures the chaos of nature, with each set of silverware being mismatched, and with thrown-on rugs and nature-inspired table decor. Van Wyck stated, in regards to his choice of drink coolers, that he went searching for an ice chest in the garage but instead found an old wheelbarrow. This simple addition plays perfectly into the style of the rest of the party. The entire event is one big rustic party that is on one hand chaotic and mismatched, but on the other hand so well planned and organized. More pictures can be seen on Architectural Digest!
The Gala of a Lifetime
Extravagant and gorgeous, this gala for the Whitney Museum of American Art is sure to wow anyone who attended! While the table settings are straightforward and classy, the multitude of elegant chandeliers suspended from the ceiling and the backdrop of rich and lush foliage really are the stars of the show! Van Wyck managed to turn this otherwise drab and boring room into a stunning entertainment area full of beautiful decor that a normal event planner may never think to include. More photos of this event can be seen on the Van Wyck website!
Bronson Van Wyck's events and designs are to die for, and we hope that these great events have inspired you to host your own parties with beautiful table settings, backdrops, and decor, while always tying things together! His unique style is something to draw from, and maybe if the president cancels on him, he will host a party just for you!


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Bandywood Improvements: A Step Towards A Walking District In Green Hills
November 2017
Green Hills Park Fest
September 2016
In conjunction with the Alliance For Green Hills we created renderings to show the community at their movie in the park night what changes could be made to make their neighborhood a more walkable place.
Want more on walkability in Green Hills? Read our publication Creating A Walkable Green Hills
May 2016
Shade Parade Founder, Stacy Dorris, lead a walk around Green Hills. They met at Whole Foods Cafe and toured the walkable and not-so-walkable areas of the commercial district as part of the Nashville Jane's Walks.
Jane's Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. The walks get people to tell stories about their communities, explore their cities, and connect with neighbors.
For this event TURBO painted a crosswalk at the busy intersection of Hillsboro Circle and Hillsboro Drive to protect pedestrians crossing for the walk and to illustrate the importance of crosswalks in this area.
Green Hills Walkability Holiday Event
December 2015
People from all over Nashville come to Green Hills to do their Shopping. The biggest issue with coming to this area to shop is dealing with the automotive congestion. Most people will drive from one parking lot to the next even if when a desired store is less then a tenth of a mile away. The reason most people will drive between stores is because the pedestrian infrastructure is lacking, it is unenjoyable and even dangerous to walk in this area.
With this project, TURBO is creating a fun, festive, and safe environment for shoppers to walk between the Green Hills Mall and Hill Center.


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Get some Romantic inspiration with a trip to Keats House. This nineteenth-century house was only home to the famous poet for 17 months, but you can sit in the garden where he composed 'Ode to a Nightingale' and see the bedroom where he was diagnosed with the consumption that was to prove fatal. Sounds morbid? Then just enjoy the interiors, faithfully restored to as they were in the nineteenth century and adorned with all sorts of Keats mementoes.
Keats Grove, Hampstead, London. NW3 2RR


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Where can we go when TSHTF? What is the best career to have so that we are mobile, can get out of harms way, make some money in the process, avoid persecution for being 'the bad guy' wherever we are, fly under the radar, keep a low profile, but still thrive and have a great life?
Who did this during WWII? Where were the places to be to avoid death, conscription and being maimed or killed? Where did the artists and free-thinkers go during those years, 1930-1945?


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- Correia may be non-tendered if he does not give the Pads a home town discount.
- The scouting department reshuffling continues. I love to see Chris Gwynn in the news, because his huge double in the final game of the 1996 season to win the West for the Pads is invariable brought up. One of my favorite games of all time.
- Reed Johnson? Really? A 30+ year old never-was is option number 1 for a right handed hitting outfielder? Sure, if you want a narrow band of lead-off-hitting-right-handed-center-fielder, you don't have many options, but clearly, isn't there some minor league prospect that could do just as well and maybe, just maybe, have a smidgen of upside?
- In the same article, Moorad says all decisions going forward are baseball decisions, rather than financial decisions. That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. If you set a budget at $40 million, there are no baseball decisions that are not financial decisions. They are one in the same. If it was strictly a baseball decision, there would be no financial constraints! And after reading the other 'highlights' from day one, (which I know are nothing but rumors, humor me) clearly those are all baseball decisions. Right.
In the rest of baseball, still nothing big. Is this the quietest off season in history?


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West Brom v Spurs - Saturday 15:00
West Brom endured two frustrating draws before the international break against bottom-two sides Stoke and Sunderland. In their last match, Nacer Chadli scored against the run of play before Sunderland deservedly equalised and West Brom have to be careful not to become overly reliant on the Belgian. With three goals and two assists in his four appearances since making the summer switch, Chadli will feel he has a point to prove when facing his old club and he's certainly made Tony Pulis's outfit easier on the eye.
The international break came at the wrong time for Spurs, with their impressive victory over title favourites Man City their fourth in a row and leaving them as the only side unbeaten in the league. Mauricio Pochettino's team are building momentum, with Heung-min Son scoring four goals in as many games to reduce the impact of the loss of Harry Kane.
Whilst Spurs are expected to win this game, West Brom will attempt to disrupt the flow of play and rely on set-pieces for goals. Spurs may need to be patient, but we're backing them to get the win in the end with Draw/Spurs in the half-time/full-time market at 4.9. West Brom have drawn the first half in six of their last eight matches, and in the last 12 league encounters between these two sides the scores have been level at half-time on nine occasions. In addition, Spurs have won six of their last eight matches where the first half was drawn, whilst West Brom have only won once in their last eight matches where they went in level at the break.£10 Free Credit and a £500 Deposit Bonus


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The delegation of the Russia Muftis Council and the Spiritual Board of Muslims of Russia is participating in the International conference "Islam and modern challenges in the shadows of the Amman Message", which is taking place under the auspices of His Majesty the King of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein al-Hashim in Amman.
The delegation includes Damira Khairetdinov, deputy chairman of the Russia Muftis Council for education, science and culture, principal of the Moscow Islamic Institute, and Ildar Galeyev, head of the International Department of the Russia Muftis Council.
His Majesty King Abdullah II was represented by the Supreme judge of Jordan, Abdulkarim Al-Hasawina. More than 35 delegations from 20 countries are taking part in the conference. The organizers mentioned that the first session of the conference took place in 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The opening ceremony and the plenary meeting were conducted in the Cultural Centre of the Kingdom. The event started with some verses of the Qur'an being cited.
After that Abdussalam Al-Abbadi, chairman of the organizing committe of the conference, spoke about goals and objectives of the event. He said that the conference was to deal with the questions of terrorism, fighting Islamophobia and discrimination of Muslims, as well as fighting poverty and unemployment.
"Over 15 representatives of different Jordanian and foreign universities, state insitutions and foreign diplomatic missions took part in the preparations for the event", — said Dr. Al-Abbadi in his welcoming speech.
Sadiq al-Mahdi, chairman of the "Wasatiya" International forum also greeted the attendees. He emphasized the role of the Amman Message in establishing and spreading the true Islamic values and called Turkey and Iran, Sunnis and Shias for more active cooperation for the benefit of Islam.
A recognized Muslim scholar, sheikh Abdallah bin Bayyah, also delivered a speech. Based on Qur'anic verses he noted that the solutions for many problems and calamities of the Muslim ummah can be found in Muslims themselves. He also said that a scrupulous examination of circumstances was needed while issuing Islamic fatwas, discarding the stereotypes existing in the Muslim perception of the modern world.
During the conference Damir hazrat Khairetdinov met the Chairman of the organizing committee of the conference, Dr Abdussalam Al-Abbadi, and minister of awqaf, Islamic affairs and Holy Places of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr Wael Arabiyat . Damir Khairetdinov conveyed to them the greetings from the religious leader of Russian Muslims, mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, and invited them to visit Moscow in the nearest future.
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Domestic violence level shames society
By any measure, the level of domestic violence is Northern Ireland is both shocking and appalling. Police recorded more than 28,000 incidents last year - a level of crime that outstrips most other offences.
As the Chief Constable has pointed out repeatedly, the victims are among the most vulnerable people in society.
There is an old saying that no one truly knows what goes on behind closed doors. But this glimpse of what actually happens in a great many homes is horrifying.
The latest total is the highest since the present recording system was introduced and raises the question, is the law failing victims?
The Chief Constable has pointed out that his diminished force, reduced budget and the demands of investigating the past have all contributed to placing enormous pressures on officers.
Domestic violence, like any other crime that involves lives in danger, remains a priority for response and investigation.
So what then can be done to help victims? Inevitably, most of those who suffer domestic violence are women, although the number of men attacked has been rising in recent years.
Domestic incidents are difficult to police. Those who have been attacked may be reluctant to give evidence, fearing that it could lead to the break-up of the family, the loss of a home or further attacks.
The courts can deliver non-molestation orders and restraining orders to keep the guilty party away, but there is no guarantee those orders will be obeyed.
The fears of many women are realistic. Last year, 1,200 women and children stayed in refuges operated by the Women's Aid charity around the province because they were afraid to return to the family home. A significant number of other women could not find a refuge to flee to.
That adds to the complexity of dealing with the crime and shows the need for social services and other agencies to work closely with police.
Many victims of psychological and physical abuse undoubtedly continue to suffer in silence, and identifying them can be a very difficult task. For some, admission that they are victims of abuse in the home is a taboo subject.
It must be made clear to those who carry out abuse that there is zero tolerance of their crimes, both through the decision to prosecute and in the sentences handed down in court. These crimes behind closed doors cannot be allowed to continue to escalate.
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Gov. Jerry Brown, issuing an ominous appeal on climate change, said Tuesday that the world may already have "gone over the edge" on global warming and that humanity must reverse course or face extinction.
Brown, speaking at a summit of mayors from around the world, has increased his already-high profile on climate change in recent months, working to coalesce support for carbon reduction policies ahead of global climate talks in Paris in December.
Pope Francis, who organized the conference after the release of his encyclical on climate change, told the group through an interpreter that he has "great hope … that a fundamental basic agreement is reached" among global leaders.
Brown's remarks reflected the urgency of the effort, but also its limitations.


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New Delhi Jan 3 (ANI): Chaattisgarh Governor E S L Narasimhan who is holding the additional charge of Andhra Pradesh is likely to submit a report on Monday to the Union Government about the prevailing situation in the state.
Narasimhan is expected to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister P Chidambaram a day before all party meeting.
The Centre has invited all the eight recognised parties in the state-the Congress, BJP, TDP, TRS, CPI, CPM, PRP and MIM to discuss the Telangana issue on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Narasimhan is likely to brief the Centre about the views of different political parties about the formation of separate Telangana state, which he gathered during his recent interaction with political parties in Hyderabad.
The Centre is also closely watching the movement of Naxal eliments who are being pressed out of Chattisgarh and Maharashtra so as to prevent them from using Telangana issue as a chance to relocate their bases. (ANI)


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English Pronunciation in Use Elementary Book with Answers, 5 Audio CDs and CD-ROM Mixed media product
by Sylvie Donna, Jonathan Marks
English Pronunciation in Use: Elementary is a comprehensive reference and practice book for learners of English and can be used by individual learners working alone, or in class.
There are 50 easy-to use units with key pronunciation points presented on the left-hand page with a range of exercises on the facing right-hand page.
All units are supported with audio material which is available in cassette or CD format.
The audio material uses a clear model of a standard British accent for presentation and repetition exercises.
In receptive exercises different accents used to give learners the opportunity to listen to a range of English accents.
There is also a useful reference section. The elementary level will focus on those areas of pronunciation relevant to elementary level learners (e.g. differentiation of sound pairs and pronunciation for listening).
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- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: 26/04/2007
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Dear Friends of All Saints' Kingsway,
It was such a wonderful surprise when your amazing warden, Jean Woolford, delivered a purse from the congregation.
I never expected to be honoured in such a thoughtful way. AJ and I thank you for your overwhelming generosity. We want you to know that we cherish the memories of our time with you during the interim. Thank you again and may the Creative Spirit bless you with hope, peace, and joy as the future of ASK moves into a life-enhancing future.
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Ah, Dublin, sweet Dublin. No finer a city has there been. As the capital city of Ireland, Dublin remarks proudly to her visitors its history, beautiful landscapes and curious stories of old which keep the people and communities of Ireland intertwined, culturally vibrant and unforgettably beautiful.
This place of old is an inspiration of favored accommodations of scenic mastery and a hardy people whose outlook on life and approach to living are admirably inviting.
Families, singles and even honeymooners find it hard to resist the allure of Dublin's cooler climates, many landmarks, eateries and higher education. Things to do in Dublin, Ireland.
All of these and more can be discovered in the months of March, April and any month of the year! Finding the perfect niche in this cultural city comes easily, especially with the famous luck o' the Irish.
Everybody loves a good luck charm. The beautiful city of Dublin grants existentially famous good luck through the ever-popular love of the four leaf clover, as well as through fabulously superfluous pots-of-gold-hot-spots and festive activities strewn about the town.
What To Do In Dublin in the Spring
Stepping lively is the name of the game where excitement, community involvement and personal enrichment throw its arms around the entire city letting the good times really roll.
Explore sports events, festivals, music, shopping, nightlife and plenty of Irish jigs.
Get ready to discover many of the wonders of Dublin over a pint, a hearty collage of cabbage and bacon or a freshly caught Dublin Lawyer seafood bowl.
Here is a list of upcoming things to do in Dublin.
St. Patrick's Day 2012 is right around the corner where the fun has only just begun!
When: March 17
Where: City Centre, starting at Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Watch Dublin's streets light up with spectacular flair as Ireland's leading pageant companies and marching bands present only the finest in authentic Irish entertainment.
HOW? WHAT? WHY? is the theme for the 2012 St. Patrick's Festival Parade which will open up fascinating wonders of science.
Children will find this particularly interesting as Ireland's leading pageant companies present insightful and thought provoking creations.
When: March 17, 12:00 pm
Where: Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Cost: Free
Amazing Irish street art collections and entertainment come alive in the heart of Georgian Dublin for all the entire family. Creative open air shows and performances will be presented by leading professional street theater artists around Merrion Square Park.
When: March 19
Where: Registration at City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2
Cost: Free
Enjoy the capital city's largest annual festival of the year during the days surrounding St. Patrick's Day. Experience a fun and family-friendly, free treasure hunt event incorporating a collection of Dublin's venues and institutions.
Participants can discover and solve awaiting clues while absorbing Dublin's rich history and competing for prizes along the way.
When: March 26 – April 1
Where: Dublin Restaurants
Cost: Varying
Enjoy incredible cuisine using special promotional rates of a 20% saving on á la carte prices.
Each evening customers will peruse a special 'Dine in Dublin' menu comprised of mouthwatering selections of appetizers, entrees, desserts, tea and coffee.
When: March 19, 8:30 a.m.
Where: O'Connell Bridge to St. James' Gate Brewery, River Liffey
Cost: Free
Annual Dublin University Boat Races contest between local rivals Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin. The senior men's race, the Gannon Cup, will be contested at 10am.