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July 26, 2012
by Jaime Daremblum
Anniversaries offer a good opportunity for measuring a country's relative progress. This year, Latin America is marking a host of major decadal anniversaries stretching back half a century. These anniversaries signify both how far many nations have come and how far others still must travel. Here's a partial list:
(1). In 1962, there was a military coup in Argentina; Jamaica formally won its independence from Great Britain; and Fidel Castro conspired with his Soviet patrons to trigger the single most dangerous crisis of the Cold War, which brought us to the brink of nuclear annihilation.
Fifty years later, Argentina's president is a quasi-autocratic leftist who has curbed press freedom and seems intent on repeating the inflationary mistakes of previous governments. The Castro brothers are still alive, and Cubans are still languishing under the jackboot of their brutal Communist dictatorship. When Pope Benedict XVI visited the island back in March, a senior Cuban official defiantly declared, "We are updating our economic model, but we are not talking about political reform." Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Jamaica has been suffering for decades from the toxic combination of excessive bureaucracy, violent crime, and political corruption. "In real terms," says The Economist, "Jamaicans are no richer today than they were in the early 1970s."
(2). In 1972, there was a military coup in Ecuador; future dictator Juan María Bordaberry took office in Uruguay, a country that would soon be called "the torture chamber of Latin America"; and a series of strikes erupted in Chile to protest the disastrous economic policies of Salvador Allende.
Forty years later, the presidential palace in Quito is home to a Hugo Chávez disciple with autocratic ambitions and a record of persecuting opposition journalists. Uruguay, by contrast, is a model of democratic stability and economic success: It was the top-scoring Latin American country in the 2011 Legatum Prosperity Index. As for Chile, its democracy is now more than two decades old, and the country remains an economic superstar: No Latin American nation ranks higher in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index or the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom.
(3). In 1982, Honduras adopted its current democratic constitution; there was a military coup in Guatemala; Argentina invaded the British-held Falkland Islands, only to be repelled in a brief but bloody war; Bolivia returned to democracy; and Latin America plunged into a debt crisis following Mexico's default.
Thirty years later, Honduras and Guatemala are both fragile democracies facing rampant drug violence that has sent their murder rates soaring. The Argentine government is once again rattling sabers over the Falklands to distract public attention from domestic economic problems. And Bolivian democracy has been systemically weakened by Chávez protégé Evo Morales. The good news is that, apart from Bolivia, Argentina, and a few other countries, Latin America — including the region's two most populous nations, Brazil and Mexico — has achieved a level of economic stability that would have seemed totally implausible when the debt crisis was unfolding back in 1982. As Latin America expert Michael Reid noted in 2010, "A region which had become a byword for financial instability mostly sailed through the recent recession."
(4). In 1992, participants in the long Salvadoran civil war signed a final peace accord; Hugo Chávez led a failed coup attempt in Venezuela; Iranian agents bombed the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 people; and Peru experienced a constitutional crisis when President Alberto Fujimori initiated an "auto-coup."
Twenty years later, El Salvador is beset with violent crime, and it is now embroiled in a serious constitutional crisis. On the other hand, a recent gang truce has slashed the homicide rate considerably, and Salvadoran democracy should be strong enough to overcome the current power struggle between the supreme court and the national assembly. While Hugo Chávez has failed in his bid to create a friendly autocracy in El Salvador, he continues to fortify his oil-driven autocracy in Venezuela, where the election rules are rigged in his favor and opposition media have been virtually abolished. In Peru, the story is quite different: Democracy has been consolidated, and economic growth is now the fastest in Latin America. Unfortunately, neighboring Ecuador is helping the Iranians to withstand the pain of Western sanctions and expand their strategic footprint in South America. Tehran also enjoys a close alliance with the Chávez regime.
(5). In 2002, Argentina formally defaulted on its debt, sparking an economic crisis throughout South America's southern cone; Chávez survived a coup attempt in Venezuela; the conservative Álvaro Uribe was elected president of Colombia, amid a grave security crisis; and the leftist Lula da Silva was elected president of Brazil, much to the dismay of business leaders ("Investors," the BBC reported in August 2002, "dislike Lula intensely").
Ten years later, Argentina is once again headed for an economic disaster, and Venezuela is effectively living under a dictatorship (one that is protected by both drug-trafficking generals and civilian paramilitaries). But Colombia is a relatively stable democracy with a much better security climate and a much stronger economy than it had in 2002. Uribe deserves enormous credit for transforming Colombia, just as Lula does for rejecting Chávez-style socialism and keeping Brazil on the path of economic stability. Indeed, Uribe and Lula were arguably Latin America's two most consequential democratic leaders of the past decade.
(You can read this article in Spanish here.)
Ambassador Jaime Daremblum is a Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and directs the Center for Latin American Studies.
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If the postseason is the direction, this game is HUGE. Take a look at the standings. To get a full game on Utah would be nice. As D mentioned, this game will be decided on the line of scrimmage...in the paint.
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Something Fierce This Way Comes: Fall 2012 Fierce Reads Tour
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NEW YORK (MainStreet) Now that the U.S. government is open for business--at least until January--will student loan scammers that exploited the shut down find it more difficult to ply their trade?
In the run-up to September 30, when the federal government turned out the lights on most of Washington, D.C., scammers were populating the photo-sharing site Instagram with phony accounts. One represented itself as an "official" account of Sallie Mae, the largest private originator of student loans and a big servicer of federal loans made by the Department of Education.
The attack on Instagram smacked of a phishing expedition. These bogus accounts claimed to be offering loan forgiveness to borrowers as a "government shutdown special", but only to those who gave up their personal information.
Brian Smith, an education reporter for MLive Media Group in Michigan, wrote that "a search of Instagram accounts on Wednesday (October 9) turned up more than a half-dozen of these accounts, all using the Sallie Mae name and logo and promising to forgive student loan debt." U.S. News & World Report cited similar attacks on Twitter.
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David Thompson was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL. David earned a B.S. in Art from the University of Alabama and is currently in Seminary at Memphis Theological. David is currently a full time pastor in Birmingham, Al. He is married to Tina and they have three daughters, Madelyn (5), Anna Blakely (3) and Lily (1). David has been a member of the United States Team Handball National team since 2001 and has represented the USA in 2 Pan American Games, a World Championships and various other international competitions; he is the vice president of the USATH Board of Directors and sits on the Athletes Advisory Council for the U.S. Olympic Committee. David enjoys time with family, sports and playing music.
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43 Responses
Mikael Eidenberg
I designed these Active Desktop speaker/studio monitor, rendered with vray, heavy post in Photoshop. Better render in environment will come when I have a little more time.
Have a nice weekend, and enjoy alot of bacon.
"check out the HUGE attachment for details"
Cheers / Mr Bacon
Grrrrr — Materials are killer uber tight.
Mads Roland
The front looks great, but there's something with the side. To me it looks too grey or round. Don't know! Good job anyways!
Antonio Krämer Fernandez
uh ohh ahhh. your logo is really bright on that speaker.
Hüseyin Yilmaz ☺
Dont like this part:
and the side. Perspective looks like a little bit creepy.
Same opinion like @Mads Roland
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Mikael Eidenberg
@Mads Roland Thanks, there isn't a single area that is flat on it, I like that all sides are a ( - shaped, but I agree the light from behind is a little to much and looks weird.
@Antonio Krämer Fernandez Yeah its a light behind it, didn't want to have a led to indicate that they are on.
Mikael Eidenberg
@Hüseyin Yilmaz ☺ Meh", I like that part :) The point is to try make something different and not just a cube with 2 normal speaker elements in it. All my favourite speakers got that shape on the sides so could not resist it hehe
Nicholas L. Eby
sex on a stick man. reminds me of the speakers I have :)
Frane Gorjanc
Overall - I'm still missing my jaw ... seriously, fantastic! But yeah, I guess the backlight (or sidelight) is a bit too strong for my liking too ...
Hüseyin Yilmaz ☺
@Mikael Eidenberg
I got the same problem with a lens for 3 yeas ago.
You know what i mean. The perspective is not perfect on lens.
Later i fixed it in photoshop.
http://s7.directupload.net/file/d/3132/858pm5xr_png.htm -
Mikael Eidenberg
@Nicholas L. Eby Ah! I have seen them on instagram :P thx.
@Frane Gorjanc thanks, good, Will fix that when I have time to render it again :) -
Oscar Waczynski
Whoa... @Mikael Eidenberg is human after all.
Mikael Eidenberg
@Oscar Waczynski STFU!
Denis Perepelenko
big work! i like it
Angelo Wellens
nice! I really need to look into vray.
@Hüseyin Yilmaz ☺ there are free services like droplr showing your pictures nice and clean :)
I see so many shit advertisement on this directupload. -
Oscar Waczynski
@Angelo Wellens I agree so much with you about @Hüseyin Yilmaz ☺ 's uploads.
Try Cloudapp...
Mikael Eidenberg
@Angelo Wellens Do it! it has the maxwell quality but is alot faster.
Mason Yarnell
Mmmbeauty. Looking forward to bacon renders.
Luke Etheridge
Literally would not know where to F-ing start!! Insane details man as always.
Chris Farina
Wow.. The little bevels on the screw edges... Love the attention to detail!
Gert van Duinen
Looks like Mackies!
Did lots of abstract art renders in c4d > vray back in the days. Wish I had more time to utilize it in my design presentation phase.
Mikael Eidenberg
@Gert van Duinen Yeah could been, trying to figure out what it looks like still :)
Damn, you should pick it up again, it's so damn fun to play around with. -
Gert van Duinen
@Mikael Yeah, but so damn time consuming too!
Ryan O. Hicks
nice job
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Whether bearish or bullish about the economy, there is no denying that business and management education are in a state of turmoil. The "new normal" will likely be something we've never seen before. A recent story on National Public Radio (NPR) captures this sentiment:
American Business Schools trained many of the people who had their hands on the tiller when the nation's economic ship ran aground. Now, those in leadership positions at top business schools are asking themselves what degree of responsibility they share.
The schools had critics before the economic crisis cost millions their jobs and their retirement saving. Now, the critics are louder, and the questions they raise are being taken more seriously.1
Anger germinates, even abounds in this current environment, but not all agree about what should be done. In the same NPR story, Jay Light, Dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS), and Stephen Kaplan, Professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, paint contrasting pictures of the current state of affairs in business education.
Kaplan takes a more optimistic view of the status quo, arguing that the reasons for the current crisis are multifaceted and cannot be attributed to MBA education alone. He states, "You look at the business world and the global economy since 1980, and it's stunning. Productivity growth around the world has been terrific. You know, where did all this come from? There's a huge success story of the tools of markets and economics that are taught at business schools."
Light, alternatively, argues that the present crisis should serve as an opportunity for deep introspection and change. In fact, he has commissioned a Harvard faculty team to lead such an effort to ensure that the current moment is appropriately seized.
Wherever you fall in this debate, it's clear we've approached a fork in the road, and the direction we choose will have important implications for the future. Business, with its far-reaching and increasingly interconnected stakeholders, will have difficulty absorbing the highs and lows of un-reigned market forces. Consider the chaos of just the last ten years: the dot.com run-up and bust; Enron and a myriad of other corporate scandals; the housing bubble and sub-prime collapse; and the ensuing credit market meltdowns, just to name just a few.


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This is great traditional Italian restaurant. All the food is great, the selection wide, and the quantities large. Additionally they offer half orders. We've been here before and continue to return.
Not sure how I feel about my last visit. Some of the items were better than others, I remember the food being better than it was this last time. Don't get me wrong everything was good but not great.
I can't believe this was my first time at this restaurant after living in the city for almost 20 years. The food was delicious and you can enjoy the leftovers for several meals at home. We really enjoyed the burrata special, but it doesn't leave much room for your entrees! The tomato sauce is extremely fresh and rivals any in Chicago. We will definitely go back soon!
We have been going to Bella Notte for years for special occasions and have never been disappointed. The portions are enormous. I prefer a table near the front window which is cozy and less noisy when crowded. The seafood appetizers and entrees are absolutely wonderful. Also, they serve the best martinis in town. Love this place!
Have been here several times now and it is consistently great food, service, and ambiance. Servings are very generous too. The full order of the pasta dish I had was three generous servings so had dinner for two more days!
Went before the show at the Artistic Home theatre next door. Excellent food with quality ingredients and perfect pasta. Pricey, but truly huge portions. Returned for dessert and coffee afterwards at 11; they accommodated us even though they were trying to close. Nicely done desserts, as well.
This is a terrific neighborhood restaurant. We had gotten several recommendations from friends and co-workers. I had made reservations for 5 for my son's birthday, when we walked in with 6, they were extremely accommodating and made room for #6. The waiters were VERY attentive with water, which is a big deal with some in our group. But not just with water, with everything else as well. They were very good at explaining specials and a very lovely group of people. Their meals are priced full and half portions, very reasonably. If you are going for a nice night out, get the half portion. If you choose a full portion you will have food for several additional meals. We will definitely go back.
I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. Our waitress was obviously an Italian mother, which I thought was great. She was able to recommend excellent entrees for both of us an selected the right portion sizes. We even had enough leftovers for lunch the next day, which is impressive for having only ordered a half portion of pasta. We had bruschetta for an appetizer, it was the best I have had so far. The tiramisu is home made and the best I have had so far. Highly recommend this place!!!
`Food was very good and very plentiful. We couldn't have finished the half orders much less the full orders. It was very noisy upstairs but there were several large parties. I appreciate the waiters accent but when there is a lot of background noise it became impossible to hear the specials. We could have used a written special menu.
Brought my mother to Chicago for Mother's Day weekend. Had dinner there on a Saturday night. Waiters were very attentive. Food was wonderful....we got the 1/2 portions and couldn't even finish them. Was allowed to dine leisurely and did not feel rushed.
last minute choice for dinner. Great find. not much to look at on the outside but inside everything works!
Been here a few times. The food and ambiance here is very good. The prices are very reasonable, although I think the steak prices are a tad high, but the steaks are very tasty. The food quality is great and the wait staff is attentive. You need to tell your server you want the seafood platter grilled, in their balsamic sauce. Octopus, calamari, and shrimp..... delicious They have valet parking which is very convenient in that area
We LOVE Bella Notte! We accidently found it while moving our son into his apartment and have been back several times. This last time was for his college graduation and we had a small group. The food is excellent, drink menu very good and the service was great.
Bella Notte is easy to miss -- I passed this restaurant hundreds of times and never thought to check it out until I read a few good reviews on Yelp! I'm so glad I went -- the vibe of the restaurant is very relaxed, almost familial. Most importantly, the food is superb. In a group of 7, we started with a seafood appetizer (special of the day) that everyone oohed, ahh'ed and mmm'ed over. I wanted to lick the sauce off the plate but resisted this impulse. Most of us ordered pasta dishes, and everyone was very happy with their orders. I had the rigatoni with red sauce; the dish sounds plain, but the flavor of the sauce was outstanding, and the rigatoni was cooked to perfection. You won't be disappointed if you go to Bella Notte!
I booked a reservation for 14 girls for a bachelorette party and it was a big hit! The staff was very attentive and we were seated immediately. The food was delicious! The prices were reasonable and they did not make us pay the $3 fee to share a plate. And as the reviews said the half portions were plenty and could easily be shared between two people (if you are the kind of person that can never finish your plate). They were also very patient while we decided how much to charge our various cards!
All of the reviews we had read about Bella Notte were on target. This is a great, authentic, old world Italian restaurant. Very nicely prepared traditional dishes like chicken vesuvio, veal parmigiana, and fettuccine Alfredo were served generously. The salads were very tasty, as we're the fried shrimp, calamari, and ravioli appetizer. Service was friendly and professional. A moderately priced wine list complemented all of the menu items. We will be back! Bravo!!!!
Perfect before United Center events...i.e. bulls, hawks, etc....they know you're going to a game...welcome your group - and get you served effeciently. Food was fantastic - great service and valet parking.
The food was delicious and the menu varied. The service was outstanding from the waiter suggesting an affordable wine that was excellent to his apportioning for us the dishes we were sharing. The place has a warmth about it not found in a lot of places. They turned my stressful day into a delightful evening.
Had an early family dinner celebration for my grandson's 3rd birthday. Everyone is so accommodating and the food is wonderful. They had veal piccata on the menu, and though chicken piccata wasn't on the menu, they were happy to make the change. Portions are large, and we all had different chicken,veal, and pasta dishes and everyone loved what they selected. Great service, nice wine selections, and amazing value! Bella Notte indeed!!
This is a great spot to check out in the neighborhood. It is very intimate with great italian food. It is also very reasonably priced.
On the way to the UC....can't find a better meal anywhere. Great stuff.
Great food. Homade Pastas. Vodka Sauce is not too heavy. Daughter had Mussels over Linquine and raved about it.
Authentic Italian in a neighborhood where my grandparents lived for over 60 years. Every trip in from our home in Arizona requires a trip to Bella Notte. The homemade pasta is amazing and every dish served is so filling, you are sure to bring leftovers home. A wonderful atmosphere and food that makes me relive my childhood experiences of home cooking.
Great food, great ambiance, friendly and attentive service, good wine by the glass or bottle - what more can you ask for?!
Both the food and service were wonderful! Would definitely eat there again! Staff was very attentive. The only negative was the noise level. Difficult to talk across the table, but once people began to clear out noise level went down. The portions are very large even the half portions.
Always great food, large portions, very good salmon and egg plant parmigiana Waitress was very attentive. Would highly recommend. Not your typical hyped up ITALIAN restaurant.
Bella Notte always delivers a consistent experience. Good food, nice atmosphere, good price. Neighborhood feel and charm. Would definitely recommend!
This is a tried and true spot great food and service
The food, service wine was excellent. It would be hard to find something to complain about!
This is one of those places that just does all the little things right. Much better than it has to be. They offer incredibly large full servings of pasta, enough for two days of eating for big...make that even huge..eaters. But they also offer half-servings (which for my wife is STILL enough for two days. Pasta has been perfectly al dente every time we've dined here. Their arrabbiata sauce includes plentiful pancetta. This is a touch many Italian restaurants either forget or skimp. Service is attentive and accommodating without being overbearing and there is a nice by-the-glass wine list. In addition, they do a great job on delivery. They'll deliver most anywhere and do a really terrific job of packaging and preparation.
we were there quite early on a Sunday evening....really quiet. but, we have also been there on Friday and Saturday nights when there was a crowd. It's just great food.
This place has the feel of an authentic Italian restaurant mixed with a little city/bar atmosphere. The menu selection had something for everyone and looked so good you want to come back and try more. The guys had the veal that you could cut with a fork. Service was outstanding. Only complaint is that it was hard to hear the waiter and sometimes each other talk...the location is a perfect stop before heading to the United Center.
Service was a little slow. It was crowded, but it could have been faster service!
I was looking for a place to take a group of out of town colleagues near UIC and this came up. I tried it the other night with my wife and was very impressed. Everything was well prepared and though a Friday night the service was very good. Italian salad was delicious (though maybe next time will ask them to lighten up a bit on the dressing), minestrone soup, grilled vegetables, grilled sea bass, and chicken marsala all terrific. I am sure my colleagues will love it.
We love Bella Notte! This is our absolute must every time we come to the city! It is by far our favorite Italian restaurant when traveling and we have been to many big cities.
We can't wait to go back to this OUTSTANDING place. Great food, great service, great wine & great music. Well worth the fight on the Dan Ryan to get there. If we can drive a hour out of our way, you should too!!! Looking forward to our next visit on 10/6/13!!!
Bella Notte(BN) was excellent. The four of us(two couples) left the Cubs game early Monday night and arrived at BN at 9:15. There was a comfortable, casual feel to the place. The food was outstanding. Portions were large. My Veal Limon was delicious. We would all go back.
A little outside downtown but great food and service! A super broiled snapper and great appetizers and pasta
All I can say is the chicken francase. I asked the waiter to suggest a chicken dish and wow ! Awesome then I asked to substitute the pasta for a veggie and they brought steamed Broccali. Not only was it excellent but easy on you as far as heavy Italian food goes. Pretty healthy. I recommended it to my parents and of course they said "Oh we've been going there for years". Lol
My wife and I recently dined at Bella Notte for the first time and were impressed from the moment we walked in the door. Service, food and ambiance were truly excellent. Our meals were perfect in every way and we loved our entrees. Quality was outstanding and we can't wait to return. Highly recommended!
There was something for everyone on this menu. We had vegetarians and gluten intolerant friends with us and there were plenty of menu choices. Portions were large enough for leftovers and even on the half portions. We would definitely venture back from the suburbs.
Want good Italian? Want to feel like your part of the family? Then don't miss Bella Nolte and be sure to ask for Jan!
This was my third time at Bella Notte. What a absolute gem in the West Town neighborhood. Their service, ambiance, and food is remarkable. Bella Notte's dishes are uniquely Italian, offering appetizers and main course that you cannot find at other Italian restaurants in Chicago. I look forward to returning sometime soon.
We had dinner at Bela Notte before a play next door at The Artistic Home. The waiter worked with us to ensure we'd have enough time to enjoy our meal. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees for the two of us. Everything was very well prepared with fresh ingredients and a nice balance of flavors. Overall a very nice experience. The only negatives were that the only Italian wines available by the glass were chianti, and the food portions are very, very big (we would have been satisfied with a single entree between the two of us and no appetizer). The good news is that everything we took home held up very well the next day!
My boyfriend and I tried Belle Notte for the first time after reading some great reviews. We really loved it! I had a half order of the Green Noodles Alforno and he had a full order of a veal dish. Both were delicious. However, the highlight of our meal was definitely the sausage and peppers appetizer. It was FANTASTIC. I want to go back just to have this dish again! It's true that the portion sizes are massive, but we didn't mind. Our leftovers were enough to provide us with dinner again the next night. We also had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert and loved it.
This was our first trip to Chicago and we decided to use Opentable to help us find a neighborhood gem. The reviews for Bella Notte were great so we decided to give it a try and we were delighted with the results! The service was great despite the fact that they were very busy; the food was fantastic; the servings were generous to say the least; and the price was very reasonable. Highly recommended !!!
We visited Bella Notte early Saturday evening wth a party of 7. Service was very attentive. It was early and the noise level was low, but even as we left (when the restaurant was close to full) the noise level was still moderate. The food was excellent and portions were very ample. Everyone thought that their food was great. We especially liked the grilled calamari (for the table). This group frequently orders this when we dine out , and Bella Notte's is among the best we've tried
food was very good... portions are great... full portion is gigantic... menu doesn't have too many choices... but quality was really nice...
A good spot for a low key dinner. Gets crowded on a Friday night but clears out fairly early. And great bread. Really great bread.
Always delicious and joyous. This is one of my favorite spots of all time.


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Many people have asked, "What is the first step to greening a global event?†As my colleague Josh S. from Brand Neutral would say, regardless of what you are doing in the world, you must look inward first. This is not meant to be philosophical – it is to remind us to look at our everyday surroundings as opportunities to have an impact– in Live Earth's case, our office (and our individual homes).
Josh and I began by calculating the carbon footprint of Kevin Wall's Control Room offices in Los Angeles, where most Live Earth staff is working. We purchased carbon offsets to achieve "carbon neutral†status - but purchasing offsets is only a small piece of the solution and definitely not the mission of Live Earth. To successfully combat the climate crisis, each person, company, and organization must actively reducing the total amount of carbon produced while maintaining or enhancing quality of life or success as a business. The mission of Live Earth is to inspire and motivate our society to act, so we started looking for ways to reduce the footprint of the Control Room/ Live Earth office and staff.
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We analyzed our office supplies and realized we could invest in more earth-friendly products, such as 100% recycled paper. We set up recycling stations around the office and purchased power strips so we could more easily shut off all our electronics at the end of the night. We swapped our incandescent light bulbs for energy efficient CFL bulbs and spoke to our cleaning staff about shutting of lights before they leave at the end of their shifts. As the office grew, new furniture was purchased with the environment in mind – the chairs, for example, are made from recycled material and are able to be easily recycled at the end of their lives.
We posted friendly reminders on our walls to make sure our colleagues are turning off their computers, recycling, and using reusable ceramic mugs for their cup of Joe instead of paper or Styrofoam.
We even got our colleagues to carpool more frequently, a huge feat when you consider how car-dependent Angelenos can be.
Live Earth employees even brought these ideas into their homes. One member of the Live Earth team – Tom Oliver – came bounding into the office one day with a (reusable) bag filled with empty CFL packages. He had just replaced 11 bulbs throughout his home.
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The Vista Blue Spa at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is where guests above the age of 18, can relax with a beautiful view of the bay. Enjoy aromatherapy treatments, body scrubs and wraps, hydrotherapy treatments, massages, and manicures and pedicures.Advanced reservations are required.
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"蒙特雷Plaze Hotel & Spa- 风景优美"
很好的饭店,地点很好,风景如画。 有几个不足。我住的房间楼上不知是什么?晩上很晚还有早上六点多有鼓点声。是健身音乐?总之很烦人。 房间家具上摆放东西太多,客人东西没处放。比如桌子、茶几、床头柜上摆满东西和纸头,我的东西没地方放,你收拾起来,他们又摊上。床上靠枕也太多。最奇怪的是衣柜里挂衣服地方太少,保险箱占去绝大部分地方,你自己只能挂2、3件衣服。 结账方式很奇怪。我通过订房网预付了房费。但因为升级到海景房,于是他们毎天深夜在我信用卡上扣当天升级房费和餐厅消费费用,而不是check in 时预扣一笔款,最后结账。弄得我现在还没对清账单。还有他们说服我升级,说给我优惠价,每天都是,但后来并不是毎天给我这个优惠价。Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beautiful spot for a weekend getaway"
Had a wonderful time on a quick getaway trip to Monterey. The hotel was beautifully appointed and is in a great location. Easy walking to reach the aquarium and other Cannery Row sights. We highly recommend it!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Perfect Monterey hotel and location"
The best part of our stay was the staff. Everyone was very professional, friendly, and competent. The location is also great - we took a long morning walk along the water and the view was amazing.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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Great hotel...only issues was our key card did not work. Had to have 4 replacement sets made, then only 1 of them worked and that is if you held it down at a certain angle and that took an average of 25-30 times to do to get the door to open. Was told by the the 2 gentleman that came up to check on the door to see if we were doing it properly... that […] we would just have to deal with it since we were just staying 1 night. Poor customer service on their part. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
The stay overall was good, but the bed mattresses were not great and noise late night rather loud.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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Towels are very poor, rough and worn out. Toilet paper is hard and lower quality, I would have expected better from a hotel of your quality.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
our stay was great. thank you so much for a wonderful time!!!it was the perfect location for the Big Sur Half Marathon weekend.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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Nestled in a wonderful location on Monterey Bay, in the historic Cannery Row area, lies a perfect romantic getaway an hour south of the San Francisco Bay Area. Listen to the surf outside your seaside window, awaken to the sounds of Sea Lions and Otters, enjoy the warmth of a fire outside the Schooner Bar, this is a perfect spot for you and your special […] someone. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Beautiful hotel, we got a room with a water view even though it was apparently "interior view" - stunning sunset, rooftop hot tub was awesome. Great meal at the restaurant too.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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Stop over for one night during our terrific trip from S.F. to LA at this wonderful place.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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"Very pleasant, great view, would recommend"
check hours on food choices Schooners sit down or Casa something lite deli & pastry coffee shop to be sure they are open when you are hungry, closed early Sat / Sun eve during our Oct stay. Or walk a block west on Cannery Row for numerous dining options. Wouldn't want anything except ocean bay view! Otters, harbor seals, divers, kayaks, divers, sailing, […] fishing, lots to enjoy in person or from the balcony 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Top Notch"
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"Beautiful luxury resort in the heart of Monterey"
The hotel was amazing. The staff was very attentive-- the valet was quick and our bags were brought up to our room by a very nice young man who gave us tips on local eateries and activities. (Definitely get breakfast at First Awakenings.) The room was very large and clean. There was a fridge in the room, which was an unexpected bonus. The hotel is very […] conveniently located on Cannery Row, near shopping, restaurants, kayak rentals, and gorgeous scenery. We had an inland room, with a very nice garden view out the window. I would highly recommend this hotel. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Smoky rooms"
For the price you pay for this hotel, it is nothing special, and at the very least, you do not expect rooms to smell of smoke. When we entered our room we were hit with a powerful stench of stale smoke, as though it was a smoking room. We requested to be moved, and were given a room one floor up, but in the same area of the hotel. This one was definitely […] fresher, but after a while, we realized that the smoky odor was still present, just not as powerful as the first room. After reading other reviews, it seems this is a common problem for rooms located above the patio. I would advise anyone booking this room to request a room away from the patio, and for the hotel to do something about this problem. The rest of the hotel is nice, but really, for the price, you would expect to be blown away. The rooms are slightly dated and nothing to write home about. The location is very good, and the hotel restaurant was pleasant. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beautiful Hotel With A Great View!!"
After a really bad previous hotel experience in San Francisco, the Monterey Plaza and Spa Hotel was a huge surprise. For one, I was wowed by the vast open ocean view it offered, which was so beautiful and romantic. It was even nicer than the pictures on the site, and was only a short walking distance from Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The […] room we were given was spacious and very clean and it was a joy to be in. I didn't explore the hotel much but was told on check in all the gym facilities etc that I could enjoy. It's a little pricier than most normal hotels, but worth every bit! 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"In the heart of it all"
Wonderful amenities, great location and wonderful staff. Can't wait to come back!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Amazing hotel"
IT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO DAY. MY WIFE AND I STAYED FOR MY BIRTHDAY. THE SERVICE AND COMFORT ARE EXCEPTIONAL. THE LOCATION IS PERFECT, ON THE ROW AND NOT A FAR DRIVE FROM CARMEL. LOOKING FORWARD TO RETURNING.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Wonderful Hotel!"
The employees at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa were so friendly and helpful! Did not want to leave!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Perfect setting"
I highly recommend the Monterey Plaza and Spa Hotel. My stay was absolutely wonderful! The staff was professional and the quality of service was great. The lounge entertainment was so enjoyable. It was the perfect way to end an evening. The only thing I would change would be the rates. They were high but I guess you get what you pay for.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
There was not one person that we interacted that wasn't wonderful! We had so much fun! The beds were so soft, and it was the best sleep we had in a long time. Thank you!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"weekend away"
great location, beautiful courtyard terrace with cafe. maze-like route to room/confusing, we had inland view and was pretty noisy at night, would spring for ocean view next time.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Wonderful Birthday Stay"
The hotel location was perfectly located in Monterey and close to 17 Miles Dr and Carmel. It's walking distance to the aquarium as well as fisherman's wharf. As others have mentioned, you have to valet your car but it's already covered in the resort fee. The Ocean View room of course has a spectacular view and the room was nice and clean. The only thing […] I would complain about is that it can be difficult to navigate within the hotel since it's split up into two buildings. It took us a few wrong turns to find the gym and jacuzzi deck, but of course we could have paid a little more attention to the front desk lady when she explained all that in the beginning. =) 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Fantastic! Will be out to stay again in the future but for a longer stay.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"A nice stay at a nice hotel"
Our stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa went great. We were in town for a wedding which didn't happen until Saturday evening, so we had a lot of time to explore the area. The hotel is centrally located on Cannery Row so it is easily within walking distance of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel was well kept, the staff was […] nice, and the hotel was beautiful. If I had one complaint, it would be that the hotel did not have a pool, only two spas, but other than that it was one of our best hotel stays yet. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
1st time to Monterey, great time.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"It was a good stay"
The gym is good and view on top of the hotel. Beautiful view of the beach. Restaurant service is nice.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Monterey Trip"
Excellent accommodations. Great service. Friendly personnel.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Marti's birthday stay in Monterey"
We had a great time. We had great meals at the surrounding restaurants including Whaler's and Paradiso in Cannery Row. My wife said it was her best birthday ever!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"it was okay, nothing better."
I wish I could give many more stars, but maybe my experience wasnt that wow since I was in Napa 2 days earlier and my hotel experience there was superb. Arriving at the Monterey Plaza was bit disapointing; my original rsvp had 2 queen beds, and I asked the receptionist for 1 king bedroom as my BF and I are very tall (he's 6'5" and I'm 5'10")... she […] said she had King bedrooms available but we had to paid 50dlls extra per night because it had a balcony (a lousy one facing a street with main view of another Monterey Plaza building, not even the ocean). We nicely asked for a courtesy in the extra fee, considering that we really wanted to enjoy our stay there, but her courtesy was to waive only 10 dlls. To access our room was like being on a maze: take the elevator to the 3rd floor, go and access the skywalk, then take another elevator down to the 2nd floor), when we could have cross the street and go directly in the other elevator. I found this place so confuse, or again, it was because my previous experience in Napa Valley was extraordinary that the Monterey Plaza fell short in my expectations. The restaurant is okay, and thought that the minibar can be well stock for a reasonable price (we didnt do it but saw the menu and seemed cheap to me). 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
great place to stay and visitHotels.com 真实住客点评
"Good Hotel, Good Service"
Very Nice hotel. The staff were very friendly and efficient and it was really nice to be greeted with some refreshing hot towels when we arrived (an indication of the standards set by the hotel) I hadn't realized we when booked that full valet parking with access to your car as many times as you liked was included which was really useful. We were really […] happy with our stay 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Fabulous hotel centrally located!"
I took my son on a road trip up to Napa and we stopped along the way each night in a different location. Monterey was our second destination and we loved it! Schooners Restaurant had terrific service, wonderful food (try the bacon-wrapped filet with angry shrimp and huevos rancheros for breakfast) with a great view of the bay. The rooms were fantastic […] and the beds- heavenly! My 7 year old said it's his favorite hotel and he's a seasoned traveler. 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
"Excellent hotel in great location."
Great hotel, staff most helpful and welcoming, food ok, location is incredible right on the beach, my little son couldn't use the pool as it is over 18's only, be careful of the costs as the various taxes (resort tax?) and car valet can add up to a fair old whack.Expedia 真实住客点评
"A Romantic Family Getaway"
Usually 'romance' and a trip with a little one do not go hand in hand, but our stay at the Plaza in Monterey was so beautiful, comfortable and seamless, that we were able to relax and enjoy a gorgeous view while our 2 and a half year old marveled at her surroundings. The staff immediately offered to put up a sort of safety net along our ocean view patio, […] so we could be comfortable knowing our daughter could sit outside and watch the otters and birds without sliding through. From start to finish the staff was courteous, helpful and kind. The location is fantastic - walking distance to just about everything you need, though we venture farther afield to visit our favorite restaurant. The Spa upstairs is small, yet comfortable and never crowded when I was there. Lovely views from the hot tubs. And use of the facilities is included in your stay. We will definitely be back. If you can possibly splurge for an ocean view room, do it! Just make sure to close the sliders at night - the seals and birds party all night long and make a racket. ;) 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Lovely and friendly."
Well maintained with very nice staff. The Schooner restaurant and bar is top notch. In and out valet parking a big plus.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Pleasant surprise on our vacation"
Due to car convention, stayed here based on other reviews and loved the hotel. Great service, very nice rooms and overall a great one night stay!Expedia 真实住客点评
"Beautiful Hotel in the Heart of Cannery Row"
This was such a wonderful welcoming place after a long drive over from Yosemite. The service from the valet and front desk was top notch. We stayed in a room in their property across the street from the lobby and ocean side, since we didn't spring for the ocean view, but we were pleasantly surprised to find we had a decent view of the ocean in between […] the waterfront buildings...they had binoculars in the room and we were able to sit and enjoy some drinks while watching dolphins and otters up close! It was great that they had a fridge too, often upscale rooms only have a stocked mini bar that you can't use to ice down your own drinks. There was also a convenient ice machine so we spent the evening in the comfy chairs watching the crowds walk the cannery row strip and the ocean. The sheets on the bed were crisp and luxurious, and the bathroom was large, granite sinks and marble tiles...wonderful! Good spa bath and shower products too. The valet service allowed you to come and go as needed, but the location is so perfect we walked everywhere and didn't need our car at all. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Nice, Clean, good staff, great views, dated decor"
We had a great time and enjoyed our room over the bay. The spa was very nice and the 2 outdoor jacuzzis with views of Monterey Bay were great! The room was large and comfortable. It was a little expensive but we were there during high season. Overall very satisfied.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Wonderful water views of the bay."
Loved the nice touch of including binoculars in the room.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Great !!!!!!!!!!"
Love it!!!!!! will be coming back.....Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Hotel near the aquarium"
I like the Hotel, Check in staff not as friendly as other Hotels we stayed at on this trip,main thing that hurt my review was it is not very kid friendly. We wanted to go to the jaccuzi and it was for 18 and over only, Also I figured for the price they could have free coffee for me in the morningExpedia 真实住客点评
"Wish we had more time!"
What a beautiful hotel! The view of the bay is spectacular. Room was very clean; we had excellent service; hotel staff were friendly and helpful with directions and restaurant suggestions. My husband enjoyed the massages at the spa which is on the top floor with incredible views. Would recommend this hotel without a doubt!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great hotel, great location"
The hotel staff was attentive, the facilities are beautiful, and Monterey is fun.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Great place! Wonderful spa!"
We stayed for 2 nights and had several spa treatments! We will be coming back for sure.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Great Hotel."
Great Hotel and staff, I can't wait to go Back!!! The food was out of this world!!!Expedia 真实住客点评
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Dear all,
I am wondering if the tping language is still support the MIddle eastern languages (Arabic)..
I remember that it was enabled in the beta one, but i cannot see it now !!!!
any idea ?!!
Hi Preran,
I am currently using PHotoshop..
but I would like to use Dreamweaver as well,
The photoshop is for windows.. when I tried the beta one, i noticed there was an option to support the arabic, that made me happy..
while it was not enabled for the mac..
my question is is there anyway to download a supportive version ?!
cause I do not think the final version remove the beta features
Vodafoneuser I would recommend posting your inquiry in each of the product specific forums:
Photoshop General Discussion Forum - http://forums.adobe.com/community/photoshop/general
Dreamweaver Forum - http://forums.adobe.com/community/dreamweaver/dreamweaver_general
If you want the UI itself to be Arabic then you would want to purchase the Middle Eastern version or the Creative Cloud. Your question though is more if the applications can work with those languages which is why I would recommend posting in the forum specific to each of those products.


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Why and How of Fast Pass @ Disney World
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You are already saving with a Disney vacation rental now save time by using FAST PASS at Disney World
What is Fast Pass? Answered < video Fast Pass allows you to check-in at a ride, see the time you can return, go an enjoy the park and return to go into a much shorter line.
Why wait 2 hours or more in a line! You can get obtain one Fast Pass every 2 hours.
Labeling of Switches
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When I first started renting I immedia
tly made sure all the light and fan switches were labeled in the home. I always found it bothersome when traveling that I would get familiar with the light switches only on the last day. Switches are just like your own house where you have to have one on and one off . Its important to leave confusion at home. Also, if you a flicking the wrong switch, that's a little annoying. Labels solve a lot! It's just a little addition to the home but when you got to check on kids at night and turn off the fan…you don't want to turn on a light.
Minutes away from Walt Disney World
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Our spacious Orlando vacation rental homes are minutes away from Disney World. These homes are perfect for one or two families to relax and enjoy quality time together. Your villa is decorated in bed and breakfast style with the privacy of your own home. Lasting memories at an affordable family price.
Each villa is equipped with two master suites with attached baths. They offer both privacy and comfort for your loved ones, including a secluded backyard with a large patio, table, and lounge chairs. Contact owner Victor Nawrocki for more information about your perfect Orlando vacation home rental getaway.
Location! Location! Location! Your vacation villa is just one exit away from the main gate of Disney World. Sea World and Universal Studios are also within minutes of your pampered abode.
For less than the price of a small hotel room, you and your family can enjoy a luxury home that comfortably sleeps 8 to 10 people. A fully equipped kitchen with new appliances and a high capacity washer and dryer are yours to enjoy.
An array of charming Disney-themed accents is available for you to choose including: The Dalmatian Spot, The Space Center Villa or the Penguin Retreat. Your children will never forget the moment they walked into their Disney dream room tailored just for them.
Indoor activities include a fun game room with air hockey, small billiards, foosball and even a charming Tiki Bar your kids will love. Large screen LCD TV's are also available.
The conservation views from your backyard offer you peaceful solitude for enjoying nature and not your neighbors. Your villa is designed for the enjoyment of your family alone. Create your own Disney adventure and enjoy the serenity! Contact owner Victor Nawrocki to reserve a spot for your family today!