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Perthshire Big Tree Country's multi-award winning show fuses the creative talents of Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes (lighting designers) with RJ McConnell and J...
The work of the great Scottish painter George Devlin, is being remembered in a special exhibition at the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh just 18 months after his death from cancer.
This isn't a "the place of Gaelic in modern Scotland" article, or a even "why Gaelic is relevant" one. I've read enough of those, and written a fair few. I doubt I'll bother with one of them again. If you're advocating the extinction of a language, due to utility, expense or whatever else, then you can go join the irrationality club with advocates of pre-Copernican astronomy and Galenic anatomy. On you go. Let the rest of us have a meaningful conversation on how to support and revitalise minority languages; retain the languages of our immigrant populations and strengthen Scotland as a multilingual country.
Edinburgh festival fringe 2012As I write the Edinburgh Festival of 2015 has ended and to mark the occasion thousands of pounds of fireworks have been rocketed into the sky like so many mini-Tridents and exploded into tiny nuclear starbursts of sound and colour over the castle. Last year I had great success with my play "Three Thousand Trees" which played to full houses for three weeks. This year I wandered around the city for less than a week, a singular soul in the carrying stream of desire, ego, expression and razzmatazz which is Edinburgh in August. Next year, who knows, I may have another success or my play could go the way of 95% of all Festival offerings: down into the darkness of audience-less, review-less oblivion.
WE Scots think we have become more tolerant and liberal down the years - but perhaps we haven't changed as much as we think reckons GERRY HASSAN.
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Thousands of pipers and drummers gathered in Glasgow have seen a Scottish band crowned world champions for the first time in a decade.
Music for Dogs, a black comedy written by award-winning Irish poet and playwright Paula Meehan and performed by Irish actress Carol Caffrey, is set during Ireland's Celtic Tiger years. The action takes place on Dublin's Burrow Beach as a woman, Jane MacDonald, records a message for her estranged brother and sister. Janey's story describes the very funny - if somewhat dubious - means by which she came to make the fortune she is leaving to her siblings. Though the context of Janey's personal tragedy is a dark one, her essential humanity and joy in life are very much to the fore.
A History of Scotland brings material and information from previous shows such as About Robert the Bruce, About the Jacobites, About Tam O'Shanter, up to date in one overarching, laugh out loud history of our nation. The show will be in the prime location of The Stand in the Square in St Andrew's Square Edinburgh each day at 5.40pm. This show sold out at the Perth Fringe in Western Australia and audiences loved it. I think you will love it too. I'll even be giving away my own special tenners.
August in Edinburgh can mean only one thing: Fringe. You have one day – how do you spend it?
The basement of Waterstone's is often my refuge. On the days where I feel brave enough for a weekend venture onto Princes Street, I'm often quickly reminded why I avoid it. As a mildly anxious introvert, I have strategically staked out restorative niches across the city to be called upon in a moment of personal crisis – this is one of them. If you find yourself in non-fiction, deep in the bookstore belly (which I truly believe, is in a dark basement for a reason) amongst the usual pocket guides to Rousseau and latest George Monbiot, I've noticed a newcomer. An interloper, multiplying like Tribbles every time I visit: Mindfulness books. Everywhere. The Little Book of Mindfulness. The Mindfulness Pocketbook. The Little Pocket Book of Mindfulness. In fact, no less than 117 titles on the subject in stock, right now. If you've yet to encounter this 21st century re-brand, it's meditation for the masses.
In the olden days, the festival was so cheap you could go and see loads of stuff and if some of it turned out to be crap, it didn't really matter. Now you need s spirit guide to see through the telephone directories of festival programming and cut to the good bits. To offset any returning weary fringe cynicism, we asked five folk for their top-tips on what to see at this years festival (s). The only criteria was: no comedy.
The writer and artist Alasdair Gray will remain in hospital for up to six weeks after breaking his back in a fall.
Glasgow-born singer Jim Diamond has died aged 63.
Stomping tune by Jim Sutherland with bagpipes by Steven Blake and Sax and Kaval by Fraser Fifield.
As we approach the anniversary of the independence referendum in Scotland it's hard not to feel nostalgic for the energy that was tangible in the air this time last year.
Another strong, clear-minded Scotswoman has left us. The Scottish Poetry Library Board and staff announced the sad news yesterday that Library founder, the Scottish poet Tessa Ransford, has died. Aged 77, Tessa was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and died in a hospice, with members of her family at her side. Colin Waters from the Poetry Library has written the following;
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Lights Out By Nine will return to Rothes Halls with founding member Tom Stirling back on Hammond organ and John Frame taking up lead vocal duties, adding two strong vocalists to the band's revamped line up. With eighteen months of gigging under their belts, the band's reputation has been growing strongly in their new form.
Scotland is bloated with failing cultural monopolies argues Peter Burnett: if over four out of five writers in Scotland earn less than the living wage, then how can this fail to be the fault of the bodies who receive millions each year to promote them?
Common Weal's Butterfly Rammy begins its 21-show run at the Edinburgh Festival on Friday (buy tickets here). The show has an accompanying book (now on sale here). The following is Robin McAlpine's prologue to the book.
Alasdair McCrone doesn't need additional testimony from me as to his achievements as Mull Theatre's director over the past twenty years. We've worked together on a good many projects over the years, and it is obvious to me that his centrality to the community his theatre company serves is a human model for the role that theatre of artistic integrity, proven popularity and personal warmth can play in its community. Working at Mull Theatre always felt like home from home for me, and the company has expanded its role as a touring and producing contributor to the Scottish Theatre scene out of proportion to its size. So when I first heard about the extraordinarily short sighted and intellectually and morally truncated priorities the current board were seeking to exercise in their "consolidation" of the theatre company with the visual arts work of An Tobar and the traditional music scene (not a bad or silly thing in itself), I was horrified.
This weekend is one of my favourites on offer in our Small City. From Thursday through to Sunday, venues across the city centre come alive with the sound of the Southern Fried Festival. Or should I say, the award-winning sound of the Southern Fried Festival? Because last October, our home-grown weekend of blues, soul and country was officially recognised as Scotland's Best Small Festival at The Scottish Events Awards. And no-one was more pleased than this month's Big Personality, Andy Shearer.
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Delight as 'symbol of achievements of late 19th Century engineering' given protected status.
LULU, the wee woman with the big voice, is to perform an intimate acoustic gig followed by a question-and-answer session to raise funds for a cancer charity.
SCOTTISH Greens co-convenor Patrick Harvie will this week propose amendments to licensing boards' objectives after the controversial closure of Glasgow nightclub and arts venue The Arches.
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Laura Wright is staying with General Hospital
And now comes some news that's downright reassuring. Laura Wright has re-signed a four year deal with GH. She Twittered the news to her fans. Four years!
To me, this means that not only can we count on the character of Carly being around for a long time to come -- and played by the same actress who has the most tenure in the part -- but also that GH will likely be around for four more years. Oh, sure, there's nothing guaranteed, but I'm an optimist and I choose to see this as a positive sign.
After playing Cassie Winslow on Guiding Light, I wasn't sure that Laura Wright would fit in as Carly on GH. The part had already been really carved in stone by two excellent actresses -- Sarah Brown and Tamara Braun. Those two were more similar in style than Laura, so it was a bit of a leap by GH Executive Producer Jill Farren Phelps to choose the blonde, pretty Wright who'd been known for playing the ingenue. Carly was and still is more of a troublemaker.
Phelps knew what she was doing. Wright was superb and made the role her own. And to Laura's credit, she played Carly as a more mature woman, not as crazy impulsive and self-destructive as younger Carly.
The character as Laura plays her now is still unpredictable and compelling, but not nearly the hellion she was when she appeared in Port Charles in 1996.

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Along with John Legend, Christian Siriano, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and other celebrities, Becki was named among the most stylish New Yorkers of 2008 by US Weekly magazine.
Becki attended the same university as R&B singer John Legend. She wants to do a music collaboration with him in the future.
Becki`s biggest passion aside from acting is her family.
If there was one actor or actress she would want to work with, it would be Debra Messing, who worked with Becki`s husband in The Starter Wife.
Becki and Ugly Betty co-star and friend Michael Urie host the Official Ugly Betty Video Podcast.
In 2008, Becki wrote and sang "Gene Simmons is My Daddy" as part of the episode soundtrack of "A Thousand Words By Friday" on Ugly Betty.
Becki`s height is 5`2" (1.57m).
Becki appeared in the following TV commercials: Truth (2002), Winterfresh Gum (2002), Nike (2003), Olive Garden Restaurant (2006), and Old Spice Red Zone Body Spray with Richard Keith.
She says she went more the musical route than did her older brother, Matt Newton, who became established in acting just before she did.
The southern Connecticut town of Guilford of 20,000 has produced two actresses featured in new ABC shows this year. She and Jennifer Westfeldt.
As of September 2006, she`s temporarily living in Los Angeles with her husband.
Depending on the success of the show Ugly Betty, she wasn`t sure if she`ll be able to attend her 10-year high school reunion in Guilford in the fall 2006.
While she was studying at Guilford High School, she was working in dramatic productions.
Becki and Jennifer Westfeldt, named "The Guilford Girls", are both graduates of Guilford High School.
She wrote and produced a series of one-woman shows.
She travels between New York and Los Angeles, working in film and television.
Amanda Loncar replaced her as Piper for the series The Loop.
Becki`s parents own an art gallery. Her mother is Jennifer Newton.
In 2000, after moving to New York, she started auditioning with the help of her brother and began her television career doing television commercials.
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City shuts down charity parking lot at Pungo Strawberry Festival
A parking dispute in Virginia Beach means a children's charity won't have one of its biggest fundraisers.
A parking dispute in Virginia Beach means a children's charity won't have one of its biggest fundraisers.
The Norfolk Sheriff's Office wants to meet with deputies in nearby Portsmouth who are being laid off.
Memorial Day weekend signals the first days for lifeguards to patrol three beaches in the city of Norfolk.
The American Red Cross is asking for the public's generosity in donating blood during their Memorial Day Blood Drive.
One mother's tragedy is fueling her motivation to make a change and stop the violence on the streets of Newport News.
The UMOJA Festival continued into its second day at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth Saturday.
Suffolk Fire Department suppressed a fire Saturday in an abandoned home that resulted in all four lanes on Route 58 to be temporarily closed…
Orestes Thomas Guerra, 28, is charged with assault and battery on an officer, strangulation, resisting arrest and possession of stolen prope…
Virginia Beach Police dispatch reported shots fired on the 700 block of Hampshire Lane.
Virginia Beach Police are looking for a man who robbed a bank Saturday at 675 Lynnhaven Parkway.
The body of a missing Fort Sill soldier has been reportedly spotted floating down Medicine Bluff Creek in Oklahoma.
The start of summer also means the start of hurricane season, and this week is Virginia's Hurricane sales tax holiday.
Students in Chesapeake got to school Friday morning to find their school sign vandalized.
A Mexican Navy ship is docked at Waterside this weekend, and you can take free tours!
A tall ship is part of the downtown Norfolk skyline this weekend — and you can take a tour!
Norfolk fire-rescue officials confirm two people were taken to a local hospital after a jet ski accident Friday evening.
As visitors head to the beach this Memorial Day Weekend, the Oceanfront is getting ready for big crowds.
The Navy says the nuclear-powered USS Harry S. Truman has finished seven months of maintenance at a Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Investigators say they found 129 marijuana plants, heroin and items related to the distribution of marijuana at the home.
Police have charged a Chesapeake man with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he sent an explicit woman's picture to her daught…
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Aurora University
This university boasts a beautiful quad, and features the Schingoethe Center and Dunham Gallery of student art.
Geneva Kayak Center
Geneva Kayak Center is a paddlesport school and adventure travel company that's proud to be recognized as a ACA Pro School and offer both whitewater and sea kayak instruction. Their goal is to promote the sport of kayaking through safety and education. In addition to local offerings, they offer spectacular Adventure Paddling Trips for beginner to advanced paddlers, to amazing locations. Whether you want to enjoy an afternoon on the river or are preparing for a two-week expedition, Geneva Kayak Center believes the sport of kayaking should be fun, and enjoyed by all.
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Largest tall grass prairie in Illinois. Big bluestem, Indian grass, and switchgrass thrive here, as do broad-leafed flowering plants known as forbs. Hiking and cross-country skiing.
Comfort Suites Aurora
This award-winning hotel with 82 suites offers a deluxe hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness room, free high-speed Internet and business meeting facilities. A preferred hotel conveniently located adjacent to the Metra Station, with easy expressway access to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) & Midway International Airport (MDW). We are also located just minutes from Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR).
M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator and Visitor Center
The earliest remaining elevator along the canal that was fully operational during the canal's heyday. Built in 1862, the grain elevator allowed farmers to unload their grain locally instead of hauling it to the Chicago market by wagon.
Emerson Creek Pottery
It happens the moment you turn onto the long, gravel road; it might be the charm of the converted century-old farmhouse filled with handcrafted pottery, homemade candles and other unique finds. It might be savoring the last bite of Blackberry Peach Cobbler after a delicious, freshly prepared lunch in the tearoom. Or it might be the peaceful serenity found only in the countryside. Whatever "it" is, friends young and old, male and female, have been coming back to Emerson Creek to experience it again and again.
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
Gebhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole links-style course featuring rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze. The course offers a ten-acre driving range, separate teaching tee, 10,000 square-foot practice green and versatile clubhouse.
3 French Hens Country Market
Bringing the tradition of Open Air Euro Markets to the Midwest, 3 French Hens Country Market is held on the grassy banks of the Historic I&M Canal in downtown Morris, IL. Featuring more than 140 vendors selling homemade, homegrown, antique, one of a kind and re-purposed items. Open the second Saturday May, June, July, August, September and October from 8am-2pm, rain or shine!
Luigi's House
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian-trained chefs' recipes while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilities available.
Fox River Resort
Timeshare resort and campground.
C & M Canoe Rental
Visit our friendly pub, canoe scenic Fox River.
Aurora Fox Valley Inn
114 rooms, lounge, and restaurant. Laundry, large outdoor pool, and game room. Free continental breakfast.
Farnsworth House
Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House, in pastoral Plano in 1951. The stellar structure of floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly "floats" above the rambling Fox River.
Market on Main Street
Friday nights will never be the same. Don't miss the all new Market on Main Street in historic downtown Oswego. There will be quality antiques, re-purposed finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, entertainment, food and more. The shops and restaurants in downtown Oswego will be open late as well. Held the last Friday of the months of July, August, and September.
The Carving Shop
The Carving Shop features the work of Joe Dillet, Master Craftsman, and specializes in custom hand carved heirlooms for the family, church and architectural carvings. We work from your designs, or ours, to create an awesome look that only hand carving can achieve. All wood is seasoned. All work is protected with a finish that will last many years. All work is guaranteed.
Springbrook Marina
Full-service marina. New and used boat sales, transient slips, fuel, restaurant. Open year-round.
Rocktown Adventures
Rocktown has an appreciation of the outdoors to inspire you to take on new challenges, leading to a healthier lifestyle, and ultimately helping you define your idea of outdoor recreation. They have experienced instructors that love to share their passion for the outdoors, and trip guides that know our waterways and trails like the back of their hand. They are located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you.
Grundy County Historical Society
Museum hours of operation are Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. Call in advance for guided tours (48 hour notice). The museum has extensive Mazon Fossils, a replica of an early 1890 store, a replica of a 1900 living room as well as a 'tool shed' showing many of the early tools used by pioneers and early farmers. There are many other exhibits as well.
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Bicentennial Riverfront Park is a five-acre community park on the south bank of the Fox River. Bicentennial Riverfront Park makes optimum use of the river, with abundant fishing, plus canoe and kayak access to the white water chute. There is also a beautiful view of the Glenn Palmer Dam as you follow the trail along the river and the picnic area, playground and river-side pavilion are popular community gathering spots in the summertime.
Kendall County Historical Society's Heritage Hall & Chapel on the Green
Dating back to 1855, the chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building, adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ. The adjacent hall houses local artifacts, including photographs and clothing.
Sandwich Opera House
The Sandwich Opera House functions as a community oriented facility. It brings to its stage: theatre, lectures, recitals, weddings and a wide variety of outstanding performers, ranging from country to classical.
Hampton Inn Yorkville
77 guest rooms, including single-room and whirlpool suites, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, business center, On the House™ hot breakfast, meeting space and free wired and wireless Internet. Near Raging Waves Waterpark, Yorkville canoe/kayak chute and more.
Westfield Fox Valley Mall
More than 180 stores anchored by Macy's, Carson Pirie Scott, JC Penney and Sears.
Gebbhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
Hide-A-Way Lakes Camping & Recreational Park
Open all year. Nestled on 150 acres are wooded and secluded campsites with Morgan Creek meandering throughout, surrounded by several lakes. There are more than 5,000 feet of frontage on the beautiful Fox River with primitive camping, trailer rentals, yearly sites and full hook-ups for rigs of all sizes.
Mann Made -- My Blankie
Home of My Blankie, invites you to "experience Ottawa" & experience the world of sewing excellence!! A family business since 1957.
Little White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a schoolhouse for nearly 50 years. A later addition now serves as a museum of Oswego memorabilia.
Timber Creek Inn and Suites and Convention Center
Timber Creek Inn & Suites provides a full service, AAA diamond rated hotel, with 100 spacious guest rooms featuring big-city amenities. Guests will find that each 100% non-smoking, well-appointed guest room and suite at this Sandwich area hotel comes complete with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Other hotel amenities at this full-service Sandwich hotel include a full decadent hot breakfast buffet each morning, an indoor heated swimming pool, a 24-hour exercise facility and an on-site restaurant.
Tree Farm Stable Bed & Breakfast
Private cottage suite, 4 rooms, horses, farm, close to state parks. $$$
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Oswego 's newest lodging facility is the AmericInn Lodge & Suites featuring the unexpected charming lodge feel thought-out. Conveniently located in Mason Square on Douglas Road . Whether on business or pleasure the high quality beds and pillows to the INN-hanced Continental Breakfast Buffets big Belgian Waffles to the "Bears" will capture your attention. Other amenities include the large vaulted ceiling pool area, FREE high speed internet throughout with wireless option, fully supplied Business Center and Fitness Center, conference ability all enhanced with natural Hickory woodwork and Amish handcrafted accent furniture in all public areas and sleeping rooms. The (14) different room styles such as Business King, Deluxe Double Queens some with spa's, fireplaces, extended stay, two rooms or oversized rooms will meet any and all needs
Quality Inn - Aurora
Fifty-one rooms within walking distance of Westfield Fox Valley Mall and minutes from downtown Aurora, the Paramount Theatre, SciTech Hands-On Museum, Hollywood Casino, Two Brother's Roundhouse and antique shopping.
Holiday Inn Aurora
Holiday Inn Aurora North/Naperville is a new full-service hotel committed to providing the kind of service that you need and deserve. Offering all the luxury amenities you have come to expect with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We take great pride in our hospitality. Wake up to a breakfast cooked fresh to order, later enjoy a delectable dinner served in our own Kem's restaurant, Unwind in our lounge. Tired, order room service delivered hot, prompt with a smile. Enjoy our indoor heated pool and 24-hour fitness center, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, and business center. Free parking is always available, easy access to major expressways. The Holiday Inn Aurora North/Naperville offers many inviting and inexpensive hotel package deals. Call the hotel or check our Web site for deals. Meeting and banquet space available.
Hampton Inn & Suites Aurora
Near major attractions like Blackberry Farm, great golfing and shopping. Short drive to Hollywood Casino, Paramount Theatre and more. Amenities include 6,000 square foot swimming complex, kiddie pool, 2,200-gallon hot tub, exercise room and free high speed internet.
Black Sock Training Stable
A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized professional instruction and scheduled trail rides.
Staybridge Suites - Aurora
Staybridge Suites is an all-suite, extended-stay hotel designed to make you feel more comfortable than ever before. One visit and you'll understand what we mean by Get Comfortable. Our pampered guests will enjoy the options of spacious studio suites, one bedroom suites, and two-bedroom/ two-bath suites, all with fully equipped kitchens. Wake up and enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Midweek, we hold complimentary evening Sundowner receptions which include dinner, beer, wine and soda. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and workout facility along with an outdoor sport court. A walking path from the hotel leads to the METRA station and will take you directly Downtown Chicago. Our award-winning staff awaits your arrival!
Heidecke State Fish and Wildlife Area
State hunting, fishing, and wildlife refuge.
Norwegian Settlers Memorial
This memorial commemorates the 1834 settlement at Norway, the first permanent Norwegian settlement in the Midwest. The monument was dedicated as part of a 1934 centennial celebration.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
Treasures Old & New Antiques
In this store you will find unique antiques.
Rebecca's Unique Glass
Unusual treasures and gifts, custom glass flower arrangements and framed art.
Turf Room
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere. OTB, cozy fireplace, fine wine, gourmet burgers. American eclectic menu that changes with each season. Whether in one of their three dining rooms, lounge, wine bar or track room you're assured of a great experience. So relax and enjoy the upbeat atmosphere, friendly services and most of all the unique gastronomy.
CITY:North Aurora
Hampton Inn and Suites - Aurora
127 rooms with a 5,000 sq. ft. conf. center. 6,000 sq. ft. indoor pool complex with game room and fitness center. Free high-speed internet.
Motel 6 - Aurora
118 units convenient to I-88. Major credit cards accepted.
Lone Star Restaurant
Open 7 days a week at 6:00 AM serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Family restaurant with cocktail lounge. Serving homemade food and chef's specials. Excellent food, friendly service, great prices. Serving our area for more than Thirty years.
Candlewood Suites
This award-winning hotel with 82 suites offers a deluxe hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness room, free high-speed Internet and business meeting facilities. Within walking distance of America's Historic Roundhouse, Hollywood Casino and Paramount Theatre. Next to Burlington Northern Railway with access to Chicago. Visit the Web site for more information.
Sandwich Fairgrounds
200 RV parking spaces, 110, 50 and 30 amp hook-ups, water and dump station. RV camping $15 per night April 1-Aug. 14 & Sept. 16-Oct. 30 and $30 per night Aug. 15-Sept. 15. Tent camping is allowed. Grills allowed but no open fires.
Smallville Museum
Selected by Warner Bros to represent Smallville in the filming "Man of Steel", Plano is now the home of the Smallville Museum. The museum collection contains a variety of props and other items used in the filming of the latest Superman movie.
Tone's Dog House
Chicago style dogs. Italian beef, polish, hamburgers, Tom-Tom Tamales, appetizers and more. Eat inside or carryout.
Madison Street Living Rental
Historic Queen Anne in downtown Ottawa within walking distance of dining, shopping & entertainment. Full Kitchen, washer/dryer, HDTV, Wi-Fi, jetted whirlpool tub. Special requests welcome. No pets/smoking.
Ellis Ace Hardware, Rental & RadioShack
Founded in 1872, Ellis Hardware is Illinois' Oldest Family Owned Hardware Store. Ellis Ace Hardware, Rental and RadioShack received the Illinois Historical Society"s Centennial Award in the fall of 2009. At Ellis' you're a neighbor, not just a number. We have over 30 departments with brands you love like Stihl, Toro, Craftsman, Weber and so much more! M-F 8:00am - 8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am- 4:00pm. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ellisace & twitter at twitter.com/ellisace & Instagram #ellishardware.
Holiday Inn - Aurora
The new Holiday Inn Aurora offers an unique upscale experience. Our contemporary and inviting décor provides the perfect ambiance for any occasion.
Book Mouse
Full service independently owned bookstore. Hardcover, paperbacks, magazines, cards, toys, games and local art. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00am - 6:30pm.
Ogee Golf & Country Club
Ogee features a nine-hole course.
CITY:Paw Paw
Prairie River's Bed and Breakfast
Hearty breakfasts, beautiful view of Illinois River. Spacious rooms, private baths, comfortable, friendly and private.
Hank's Farm Restaurant
Hank's Farm offers casual Italian-American dining in a warm and rustic atmosphere. Enjoy outdoor views and animals from our converted dairy barn in a country setting. Also, visit Curious Goods and shop our collection of gifts, Antiques and Costume Company. Open Monday - Saturday at 4:00 P.M. Sunday Brunch 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. & Dinner from 3:30 P.M.
Marcia's Bed & Breakfast
Three separate self-sustaining buildings, The Round House, The Cottage and The Pine Room. All units feature air conditioning, a wood burning stove, kitchenette, private bath and dish television
Holiday Inn Aurora
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast cooked fresh to order or try our awesome breakfast buffet, later enjoy a delectable dinner with daily specials all served in our own Kems restaurant, Unwind in our lounge or sit in front of our dazzling fire place. Tired and just want to rest order some room service delivered hot and prompt with a smile.
Bliss House Museum
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Sunday at Sandwich Antique Market
Discover treasures and hard-to-find items at the historic Sandwich Fairgrounds. Held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from May through October.
William Tanner House
Built in 1856, this Italianate building is home of the Aurora Historical Society and where you'll find historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to now. Tours of fully furnished home & exhibits offered. Call for hours.
Edgebrook Golf Club
This public course has tree-lined fairways and a hilly terrain. There is a creek and lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
Alberto's Restaurant
Italian food with friendly, fun service and an local, comfortable atmosphere. Starting with the roasted garlic served with fresh bread, followed by homemade dressings for the salads, great pastas and a huge portion of fish.
Curious Goods and Antiques
Gift & antique shop featuring seasonal and everyday gifts, we also have a rental & retail costume company. Costumes-makeup-wigs-accessories. Open year round!
Apple Butter
Located in nostalgic downtown Morris is an extremely unique gift shoppe, Apple Butter and Shugie's. They have one of the largest gift giving inventories in the area. Open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30 pm and Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
Holiday Inn Express- Ottawa
Indoor pool and whirlpool, free breakfast buffet bar. in room movies. Whirlpool room available.
Hampton Inn- Ottawa
Interstate I 80 and 90. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Free hot breakfast. free local phone, in room movies and abusiness center.
Step back into time as you enter the nostalgic, fun atmosphere of Shugie's. Get a gift for everyone!
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morris
Grundy County's only full service hotel. Indoor swimming pool. free coffee in the AM, Free Cookies in the PM.
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
The staff of Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental are courteous, friendly and willing to help you get the best of your trip to Shabbona Lake. This shop has everything you could ever need out on the lake from fishing line to boat rentals. The staff is knowledegable and can assist you in anyway possible.
New York Street Memorial Bridge
Spanning the entire Fox River, features include the circa 1930 "Memory" and "Victory" statues in honor of fallen soldiers from World War I. In 1930, Chicago sculptor Emory P. Seidel designed the original plans for the bridge. As a period publication stated, using an artist made the bridge "remarkable in its beauty and unique in its design."
Dollinger Family Farm
October brings pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, farm animals, and fun. Also come see our Civil war reenactment the third weekend in October. Warrior Dash Midwest in June. On site gift shop.
Phillips Park Golf Course
The state-of-the-art golf course boasts modern features like "USGA" Greens, multiple tees, larger greens, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, cart paths, a driving range and a three hole Junior Course. The new driving range has both "All Weather Teeing Surface" for inclement weather and a massive grass tee for a more realistic feel. Phillips Park Golf Course is a quality championship caliber golf course. With three sets of tees, the golf course ranges from 4,760 yards to 6,200 yards, providing a wide range of challenge for varying abilities.
JJ'S Pub on Main
JJ's Pub is a sports bar & grill featuring 10 TVs, 16 taps, food, an outdoor patio & easy access to public boat docks on the Illinois River.
Chapin's Restaurant
Chapin's is an upscale, casual restaurant located in the heart of Morris's historic Downtown. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Menu offers a wide selection of fine steaks and seafood, as well as fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wine in front of the fireplace late in the evening. Come in a stranger and leave as a friend. Traditional olde world ambiance.
Days Inn Morris
Business or Pleasure you will be treated to all the standard Days Inn extras that make your stay more enjoyable, like our FREE Daybreak Breakfast, refreshing SolTerre shower experience, free WI-FI in every room. Plus, if you are a Wyndham Rewards member, you will continue to receive Wyndham Rewards points for all eligible stays.
Heritage Bluffs- The Grille Room
Daily specials, casual atmosphere in the Grille Room Restaurant at the Heritage Bluffs Golf Course. Patio area, meeting room available and banquets. Lunch from 11 - 2.
Marmalade Tree
Unique gift items and home accents. Framed prints, crystal florals, Yankee Candles and holiday keepsakes.
Clock Tower Antiques
Multi-dealer shop carrying glassware, jewelry, advertisements, collectibles, primitives, linens and furniture.
Starved Rock Harley-Davidson
Motorcycles, clothing and collectibles. Financing of purchases and full service department.
Sweet Pea Children's Boutique
Sweet Pea carries unique children's clothing (newborn to 24 months Boys and Newborn to 4T girls), shoes, toys and more. Have-to-have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sundays Noon - 4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
Berta's North
Sports bar and grill sandwiches, appetizers, known for its Berta's Burger.
Manor Motel
Free High speed wireless internet. Free HBO and Showtime. Jacuzzi rooms available. Spacious rooms and guest laundry.
Jeremiah Joe's Coffee
We offer the finest in espresso based drinks and fresh roasted coffee, pastries and biscotti. We also have fresh roasted beans for your own kitchen!
Settler's Cottage
Tour the oldest remaining structure in the village. The home was originally owned by Montgomery's founder, Daniel Gray. A museum offers an educational history of the Village of Montgomery. Open 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Sunday of each month, 12:30-2:30 p.m. May-October.
Bee Hive Restaurant
Downtown Ottawa, across from the courthouse. Family owned and operated for 25 years. Home cooking, serving breakfast all day. Groups up to 30 welcome!
All Season Motel
16 guest rooms conveniently located at the corner of Route 71 & 47.
Park Motel
24 Rooms, clean, courteous and quiet by the lake. Parking outside the rooms. High Speed Internet available. Microwave and refrigerator in each room.
Cruise Nights in Morris
Years ago there was a tradition in Morris called "Buzzing the Gut", a simple way of saying cruising Liberty Street. Morris is bringing that tradition back to downtown. Any Classic car owners are invited to participate. For a minimal registration fee of $10.00, car owners can display their cars on Liberty Street starting at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Entry closes at 8:00 p.m. No rain dates. The public is invited to walk around and enjoy these classic cars at no cost! Proceeds go to Grundy Community Hospice. Second Saturdays through October 10.
Tone's Cones
Serving the Best Soft Serve Ice Cream treats around. Open 7 days a week from 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Inside and Outside seating. Family Fun...
Big Rock Historical Society Crib Museum
Step into the restored corn crib and explore artifacts from the century-old Plowing Match or learn more about Welsh immigrants. Open by appointment.
CITY:Big Rock
JR Antiques and Collectibles
Specializing in antiques, collectibles, furniture, primitives and much more.
The Paper Co.
Specializing in custom printed invitations and announcements for all occasions. We also carry a huge selection of handmade greeting cards, gifts, journals and stationary. Appointments also available.
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails and tours of "Devil's Cave."
CITY:North Aurora
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Nature preserve for bird watching. There are herons and egrets which flourish through the parks and around the lake.


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The feeling of euphoria, wooziness, butterflies in your stomach, and hot flushes, as well as sweaty palms, can all be blamed on the neurotransmitter, dopamine. The chemical noradrenalin is responsible for making your heart rush, and causing all the excitement. Together with dopamine, the release of these two neurotransmitters can make you feel excessively energetic, insomniac, disinclined to eat and very focused. These reactions can eventually lead to your deciding to pursue a long or short-term relationship. Love at first sight You're standing at a bar, waiting for the barman to pour you a drink, when you notice that sexy something leaning against the jukebox. Simply staring into someone's eyes can spark a feeling of mutual attraction. Let's hope the person is staring at you, and not the weirdo behind you. Then of course, you may be staring into the eyes of some love junkie, who thinks they are a gift to man- or womankind. Don't choke on your drink. A feeling of attraction is usually stimulated by sight, smell, hearing, or touch. Generally, men produce noradrenalin and dopamine far more quickly than women do. Men just have stronger visual perceptions when it comes to pretty women. This explains why some men, but not all, may look at many other parts of a woman, before looking at her face. Obsessed with love? Researchers from London's University College have discovered that those in love have lower levels of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Lower levels of serotonin are often associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers believe this is why many people become so obsessed with their lovers. Was it the eyes? For many people, there are specific things that make others attractive to them. Here are a few traits, which people concentrate on when scanning the room for a possible mate: Appearance – facial features, hair colour, eye colour, and skin colour - all form part of the chemical process of love and attraction. 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Without lust, it is virtually impossible to find that special person. Pheromones and appearance are usually the two factors that lead to lust. However, lust can be dangerous. Choose your partner carefully. Attraction could be the next step to follow on the initial feeling of lust. This is when two potential lovers spend more time with each other than what they would with a friend. Attraction often leads to people desensitising themselves from the flaws of their partner, and they cannot stop thinking about them. If all this pays off, the attraction will eventually become an attachment. When the volcano erupts During lovemaking, the hormone oxytocin (the cuddling hormone) is released to heighten the sensitivity of nerve endings and stimulate muscle contraction. Bang. Additionally, oxytocin is believed to help maintain a healthy relationship and a feeling of closeness with each other. Endorphins are also produced and give lovers a sense of well being through intimacy, leaving them feeling relaxed, peaceful and secure. Furthermore, when phenylethylamine, dopamine, and noradrenalin combine, a feeling of infatuation is created. This chemistry is suggested to be the explanation why many lovers can make love and talk for hours on end without getting bored. However, it is possible for the novelty to wear off eventually. This happens when the body builds up a tolerance to these chemicals. It will then require an increasing amount of the above-mentioned chemicals to bring on that feeling of love and infatuation. If this is where your relationship is, whispering sweet nothings into your lover's ear could get these chemicals going again. A lover's voice, look or even a fantasy can trigger the production of oxytocin. Don't hold back. Is love a medicine? 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I like this episode. Reed and Mayweather get to have their own mini adventure its great to see them have fun away from the ship and bond a little. And that snow man is sooo cute! And Reeds happiness at getting to blow him up is also cute. I also like that we get the introduction of some Vulcan drama in this episode with TPols impending arranged marriage and the arrival of a Vulcan ship possibly to spy upon them. Though I now get the feeling that her deciding to stay on Enterprise might have been a way to put distance between herself and a marriage she lacks enthusiasm for. It would certainly account for her willingness to remain with a quirky bunch of aliens lead by an individual who often shows contempt for her race due to petty personal reasons and wear an uncomfortable looking catsuit rather than return home to friends and family and more comfortable clothing.
I really dont understand why Trip was the one to read her decoded private massage. It would have made more sense for Hoshi as the communications officer and translator and the one who decrypted the letter to be the one to read it. it could have been a bonding moment and marked the start of a nice friendship between the shows two female characters.
Instead we get Trip reading it and awkwardly agonising over having read it and awkwardly giving her advice. Maybe its meant to be a bonding moment between TPol and Trip but imho it seems forced and unnecessary as its already obvious from his behaviour around her so far that he is seriously attracted to her even if he isnt aware of it yet. The show doesnt need this forced bonding moment.
I get the feeling that Archer has been deliberately trying to find ways to one up the Vulcans a bit in last couple of episodes.
The Vulcan star charts are outdated ha we found a comet made of some element the vulcans only found very little of ha. Score for humanity!
. Yeah it makes them seem petty. Their out there to explore and see what they can do not to see what they can do better than vulcans no wonder they were held back so long.
But its good that though he is quite put out by the arrival of the Vulcan ship he does try to be friendly and handle things in a diplomatic way with inviting Vanik over for a meal rather than being outright hostile like he has been previously. And when things go wrong he is able to put his pride aside and ask for help. Its a good show of character growth. Overall I give this episode four stars.
I would be interested to hear other peoples thoughts on how I am ranking the episodes so far. Are there any episodes so far where you wildly disagree on how Ive ranked them? Also did you guys think Trip was crushing on TPol however subconsciously in this or previous episodes?
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Transactions and Miscellanies of
The Jewish Historical Society of England
The Journal of the Jewish Historical Society of England, Jewish Historical Studies, is known to many as Transactions. Volumes 1 to 28 are under the title The Jewish Historical Society of England - Transactions, Volumes 29 to 43 are titled Jewish Historical Studies - Transactions of The Jewish Historical Society of England and from volume 44 (2012) the title will be Jewish Historical Studies: Including Transactions
of the Jewish Historical Society of England. There are separate volumes of Miscellanies I-VI published in 1925, 1935, 1937, 1942, 1948, and 1962. From Volume 22 Miscellanies are contained within the Volumes.
From 2012 the Journal will be published annually, and is in the process of transition from an emphasis on papers presented to the Society's meetings to a consistently peer-reviewed format. The journal aims to serve as a leading forum for Anglo-Jewish historiography, as well as comparative and multi-site work that integrates English-speaking Jews in its approach. The journal will also publish contributions to Jewish history generally reflecting the interests and concerns of the parent body, the JHSE, as well as the Society's annual Presidential Address. Along with scholarly articles, the journal plans to include contributions that derive from presentations to the Society. Shorter pieces may be considered for a section under the rubric of "Research in the Field." We aspire to strike a balance between the Society's attention to local, distinctive aspects of Anglo-Jewish history, and academic work emerging in the field.
Articles can be submitted by e-mail attachment to email@example.com, in Word, following the citation method of the Chicago Manual of Style, ed. 15. Article manuscripts should not exceed 8,000 words. Submission for the "Research in the Field" section should not exceed 750 words. Please include your full address, including your preferred e-mail address, with your submission, and specify "Transactions" in the subject line. Hard copy should be sent to the Editor, c/o Jewish Historical Society of England, 33 Seymour Place, London, W1H 5AP.
Inaugural Editorial Board
Nathan Abrams, University of Wales-Bangor
Michael Berkowitz, University College London (General Editor)
Geoffrey Cantor, University College London
David Cesarani, Royal Holloway, University of London
Todd Endelman, University of Michigan
David Feldman, Birkbeck, University of London
Steven Fine, Yeshiva University
Malachi Hacohen, Duke University
Anne Kershen, Queen Mary, University of London
Rebecca Kobrin, Columbia University
Tony Kushner, University of Southampton
Philippa Levine, University of Texas
Ross McKibbin, Oxford University
Judith Olszowy-Schlanger, EPHE, Paris
Miri Rubin, Queeen Mary College, London
David Ruderman, University of Pennsylvania
Jeremy Schonfield, Leo Baeck College, London
Daniel Soyer, Fordham University
Susan Tananbaum, Bowdoin College
Bill Williams, University of Manchester
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Lists of the Portuguese Inquisition
Transcribed and indexed by Joy L. Oakley
Volume I Lisbon 1540-1778 & Volume II Evora 1542-1763; Goa 1650-1653
From Delices de L'Espagne et du Portugal (1707) by Don Juan Alvares de Colmenar
The Register of Inquisition lists assembled in 1784 and entitled A Collecção das Noticias was once in the Library of the Dukes of Palmela and is now in the Jewish Theological Seminary Library in New York, who have kindly agreed to its publication. The great majority of persons sentenced by the Inquisition were New Christians - descendants of the Jews of Portugal baptized in 1497, by order of Manoel I. This book gives an unrivalled picture of the whole range of the Inquisition's activities and is a primary source of the first importance for Jewish, Portuguese and Brazilian history and genealogy.
The lists of the sixteenth century Autos da Fé give the numbers of persons sentenced by the Inquisition and the proportion of males and female, but only give the names of those who were burnt at the stake. However, for the much larger number of cases in the seventeenth and eighteenth century, the name of each person is given, together with their nickname, parentage, occupation, place of origin alleged offence and sentence. Indices of names, nicknames, occupations and places guide the reader to this data. The Portuguese text of the original register is reproduced together with an Introduction and Foreword in English.
Plea Rolls of the Exchequer of the Jews
Preserved in the National Archives, Kew. Volume VI
Edited by Paul Brand MA, D.Phil., FBA
This volume opens with a long and detailed Introduction by Dr Paul Brand, Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, explaining the location, staffing and activities of the 'Exchequer of the Jews'. It includes detailed biographies of the 'Justices of the Jews', who controlled it under Edward I. There follow the Latin texts of the Plea Rolls or Memorandum Rolls, from 1282, and comprehensive indices of names, places and subjects. From these the reader can trace additional information about the business activities of medieval English Jews in the period shortly before the expulsion.


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Kevin Durant walked into his postgame news conference following the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 victory over Denver and climbed to his seat atop a podium with three things in hand.
Thunder's Kevin Durant commits to daily Bible reading
His cellphone, a pair of headphones and a Bible.
The first two, Durant has always carried. The third item was included only recently.
For the past 44 days, Durant, the Thunder's two-time All-Star and reigning two-time scoring champ, has become a Bible-toting ballplayer. Since March 8, Durant has read passages each day from the black leather Bible he carries with his name engraved on the front cover.
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Police say Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was arrested because his mother complained that he had assaulted her over the weekend.
Bryant surrendered Monday afternoon to police in DeSoto, a suburb south of Dallas. His attorney, Royce West, says Bryant posted $1,500 bond after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
DeSoto Police Capt. Ron Smith told media Tuesday that "some type of altercation" occurred between Bryant and his mother, Angela Bryant, who called police Saturday afternoon. Officers found she had bruising on her arm and a swollen wrist and thumb. The arrest warrant was issued Monday.
Under state law, family violence is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
The Cowboys have declined to comment.
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Now he is looking forward to the final warm-up Test against South Africa next Saturday, and the beginning of the World Cup campaign a few weeks later.
Scotland begin their campaign in Saint-Etienne with a match against Portugal on September 9.
And 29-year-old White maintains that the only way he can think and act positively is by getting matches under his belt.
The Sale Sharks ace said: "I have obviously got to try to give a lead to the guys and that's both on and off the field.
"The best thing I can do is to play well for Scotland, so hopefully I can continue my rehabilitation coming back from injury and then play well when it comes to the 80 minutes out on the pitch.
"You have got to get on the pitch and play together and injuries will always happen in a contact sport like rugby.
"No matter what happens you have got to go in hard and the only way to win is really by taking the game to these teams."
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden named his 30-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and the surprise inclusion was 20-year-old uncapped Glasgow openside flanker John Barclay.
But White has no doubt that Barclay, who was thrust into the limelight when called up previously by former Scotland coach Matt Williams, will cope well with the experience.
He said: "John looks like a real natural rugby player and physically he will develop in the next couple of years just as he continues with his weight training.
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When we saw Dries van Noten's eclectically dressed models march down the S/S 10 runway, our gypset hearts immediately took flight. Sparking our globetrotting fancies, his delicious prints and fabrics pulled from a melting pot of far-off, exotic localesÂ--like China, Japan, India and UzbekistanÂ--resulted in a highly curated bohemian look we were quick to get on board with. Everything from the eye-catching Darcy Dress ($959) to the diaphanous Candy Silk Blouse ($700) to the Pearl Embellished Silk Jacket ($2283) had us lusting after Dries' textural palette that conjured up images of iconic figures like Peggy Guggenheim and Marchesa Luisa Casati. We could easily see these admired eccentrics with an appreciation for a smorgasbord of the finer things in life lusting after this rich, multi-dimensional collection and opting for a cropped jacket-and-trouser combo or seamlessly slipping into an eye-catching, sari-inspired knee-length skirt.
Yet, while our inner daring dresser was immediately drawn to the collection's mixture of bold patterns and luscious textures, even the most conservative fashion fan can adapt this look to their personal taste. These savory prints can readily be coordinated with some of spring's most essential neutral pieces, like a rolled khaki or a boyfriend sweater, as seen in the runway photos above. When choosing to do so, just take a note from Noten and punctuate your more laidback traveler look with ladylike accessories, such as two-tone pumps, thick pearls, and structured handbags, for a dose of polish.
With dreams of this jet-setting lifestyle in mind and a springtime desire to fully ditch our all-black winter outfits, we set out on a sartorial expedition for the best pieces to encapsulate this winning collection. So whether it's a pinch of pattern with a Suzette Skirt ($394) or the full-on spice of the beaded waist Pontiac Pants ($659) that's captivated you, consider this installment of Inspired By your very own Dries van Noten in-flight entertainment!
1. Zero + Maria Cornejo Ibit Top ($380)
Girls-night-out tops are always one of our favorite items to invest in, particularly when they're as striking and versatile as this emerald green version. Not only does this silk top serve as a dressed-up basic to pair with patterned trousers, it's also the ideal choice for adding a dose of sophistication to a pair of rolled khakis.
2. RGB Cosmetics Oxblood Nail Polish ($14)
Lately, we've been pushing a nude nail, leaving darker manis in the time-out corner, but when we saw nearly noir nails make their appearance on the Dries runway, we quickly changed our minds. The anachronism of a dark hue with springtime prints was enticingly subversive, and we were doubly excited when one of our favorite purveyors of polish, RGB, created an equally enticing vampy hue. Ground your wanderlust prints with this deep burgundy tone that adds yet another layer of depth to your ensemble.
3. Tuleste Market Braided Pearl Necklace ($150)
The models on the Dries runway were bedecked with a multi-strand, pendant-laden Pearl Necklace ($1,177), so we thought it particularly fitting to include Tuleste Market's Braided Pearl necklace in today's post. We like how a classic, double strand of pearls grounds the vagabond spirit of a more festive outfit, lending it a refined air.
4. Spiegel Two Tone Pumps ($34)
With such colorful clothes, keeping accessories toward the neutral end of the spectrum is a definite must, which is why we included these simple heels from Spiegel. These two-tone Mary-Janes-meets-slingbacks resemble the patent pairs seen afoot on the Dries runway, while the nude and tan tones are always flattering, as they elongate the line of your leg.
5. Wren Aya Cropped Blazer ($385) in Gold
Melissa Coker always catches our eye with her adorable blazers and this cropped, metallic piece is no exception to the Wren rule. The rich hue echoes the metallic brocades used in the Dries collection while being surprisingly versatile. Style it as the hero piece to an all-black or nude outfit, or opt to be a bit adventurous and pair it with ikat pants.
6. Anna Sui Cloaked Tiers Skirt ($158)
Anna Sui has always been a pioneer of gypsy chic, so we knew to reference her patterned styles when attempting to recreate Dries van Noten's rich, bohemian aesthetic. This shorter A-line skirt is an ideal translation of Dries' long sarong-like skirt from the runway; it takes what could be an overwhelming piece and makes it wearable for everyday.
7. Max Studio Aimee Sunglasses ($90, 1.888.334.4629)
A jetsetter can never leave home without the perfect pair of sunnies and between Proenza Schouler's Square Sunglasses ($310) and Dries van Noten's oversized runway frames, we are craving whiteout shades for spring. This Max Studio option is quite a steal and fulfills our lust for an ivory pair.
8. Topshop Pleat Shorts ($60)
Since trading in your denim for rolled khakis has become a de rigueur fashion move, the natural next step is to swap out your usual cut-offs for some tan shorts! Not only do these pleated walking shorts seem as though they were ripped straight from Paris Fashion Week, they also offer your daytime ensemble a more polished feeling while still appealing to a casual, nomadic spirit.
9. Kate Spade Eaton Square Joleen Bag ($295)
This ladylike chain strap purse echoes the bold black and tan iterations seen on the Dries runway and offers a structural contrast to the flowy tops and bottoms that made up a majority of the collection. Additionally, we like how the color palette of the bag remains stark, so as not to compete with the noisier prints.
10. Old Navy Lightweight Boyfriend Sweater ($24.50) in Medium Heather Gray
Perfect for transitional weather, this lightweight sweater is ideal to pair with your printed skirts à la Dries. Additionally, we could see a stylesetter like Ashley Olsen mixing it with patterned pants and teetering heels for an effortless cocktail look.
11. Loeffler Randall Knotted Print Pant ($250)
While at first glance, a pair of printed pants in blush and black may not seem like a wardrobe essential, this light-colored pair is surely a spring necessity. Not only are these silk bottoms clearly Dries inspired, they are extremely adaptable and can be paired with anything from a contrasting print (a look we've been ga-ga for all season long) to a simple burnout tee.
12. Mango Foulard ($14.90)
A colorful scarf is a great way to add intrigue to your ensemble, and we adore this bright red floral version. Use it to perk up a more neutral outfit or tie it around your purse for a daily dose of vagabond chic.Â--Liza Kaplan
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Shimano revamp top-line Dura Ace wheels and pedals
Dura-Ace kit gets a makeover, pedals go carbon for 2011
Shimano have updated their top-level Dura-Ace wheels, now offering a 35mm-deep rim to go alongside their 24 and 50mm options.
All the wheelsets feature the new Dura-Ace 7900 hubs with Shimano's cup-and-cone bearing technology as well as a new adjustment system that allows you to fine-tune things without a cone spanner. Each wheel is available in both a clincher and a tubular version.
The rims on the 35mm tubular wheels are full carbon while they're carbon/aluminium on the clinchers. All the wheels in the range come with anodized aluminium hubs and butted, bladed stainless steel spokes – 16 at the front, 20 at the rear. Shimano reckon that the new 35mm rims combine high rigidity with low weight (1,339g for the tub version, 1,627g for the clincher) and excellent aerodynamics, although we've not got our hands on them yet. They should be available from about October, just before the 24mm models while the 50mm-depth versions should be on the market in April next year, just in time for the race season.
The Dura-Ace SPD-SL pedals get a makeover for 2011 too. Rather than the existing aluminium pedal body, next year's model uses carbon composite for a small weight saving. Shimano claim a weight of 248g per pair compared to a claimed 278g (plus 70g for the cleats) for the existing incarnation. All the other features remain the same. The new Dura-Ace pedals should be available from September.


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There are currently 80,000 people being held in solitary confinement across America. Many of these prisoners have been there for years or decades without any human contact. In an effort to understand what these prisoners are feeling, Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director Rick Raemisch submitted himself to 20 hours of "administration segregation," more commonly known as solitary confinement. Three Oscar-winners also took action to explore how prisoners are feeling behind bars. Documentarian Alex Gibney, narrator Susan Sarandon, and producer Robert Redford, coalesced to create "Death Row Stories."
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Jayanthi quits government ahead of likely Congress rejig
Environment and Forests Minister Jayanthi Natarajan resigned from the Manmohan Singh ministry Saturday, triggering speculation that more ministers may follow suit to take up new roles in a likely party rejig ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
"I expressed my desire to work for the party in view of the Lok Sabha elections, at what level is for the high command to decide," Natarajan said.
A statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said President Pranab Mukherjee has accepted her resignation. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M. Veerappa Moily has been given additional charge of the environment and forests ministry.
With a party rejig high on the agenda of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, more ministers may resign in the coming days and weeks to play different roles in the party as it gears up for the Lok Sabha polls scheduled April-May.
Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot and Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia are the others likely to go Natarajan's way, said party sources.
The rejig was being talked about in party circles after the Congress' rout in four state assembly polls Dec 8.
"Responsibility is given to a person depending upon his or her utility in the party. This is not new. Whatever decision is taken, we will always work to strengthen the party," Pilot said after Natarajan resigned.
Gandhi heads the 2014 poll coordination panel in which Ramesh, known as an election strategist, is a member.
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Wide Open Spaces: Country Gardens Fit to Inspire
If you have a lot of outdoor space to work with, a country garden might be for you. Romantic and serene, installing a country garden can play up the spaciousness of a lawn or fill it in with wild-looking plantings.
Designers luxuriate in the opportunities provided by an expansive country space. Here, we share two takes on the country garden, one space where paths lead you though an admirable array of nature's wildest looking beauties and another where plants line the perimeter of a large stepped play lawn.
Garden Meadows
This garden's drama is achieved by mixing formal elements, such as golden gravel paths which follow strong, straight lines, with drifts of grasses and perennial flowers.
Designer and author-photographer Oudolf says:
"The garden at Scampston covers about four acres and sits within protective walls. It used to be a working garden, but my clients wanted to create a contemporary space rather than a reconstruction."
"I worked with the large scale of the garden to create something of interest to the visiting public, so not all of the planting is typical of what I do. I aimed to link the past with the present by using formal elements, such as hedges and clipped specimens, between more relaxed perennials."
"I am influenced by contemporary architecture, art, and nature; and I think that, at Scampston, there is interest in both the planting and the strong design."
Key Ingredients
Summerwine Yarrow (image 1); Western coneflower (image 2); Beebalm (image 3); Hardy Jerusalem sage (image 4)
Meadow Mates
Pale purple coneflower (image 1); Alpine betony (image 2); Red switch grass (image 3); May night sage (image 4)
Stepping Out
Stepped, circular lawns, softened by surrounding planting, provide an elegant transition from the terrace to the main garden of this country home.
British designer Lawrenson says:
"This Hampshire, UK property has an old-fashioned country pedigree — Jane Austen used to live nearby and visited regularly to collect milk. Its garden stands on a south-facing hillside with views across a valley, and I wanted to create a gentle descent into it from the house, with the wide circular steps gradually turning to take advantage of the view. Originally there was a narrow path and a vertical drop down into the main garden, so the new terrace and steps created space and a link into the main garden."
"The owners were a young family who needed usable space and wanted a spot from which they could enjoy views of the setting sun, hence the 'gin' terrace."
"I like to link a house with its surrounding landscape through its garden, and I am strongly influenced by the architecture I work with. But plants are my first love, so they take center stage. This garden's bedrock is chalk with heavy clay soil on top, and its planting suits these conditions."
Key Ingredients
Rambling Rector Rose (image 1); East Friesland sage (image 2); European red elder (image 3)
Adding Some Variety
Serbian bellflower (image 1); Red valerian (image 2); Bear's breeches (image 3)
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A Dhow Dinner Cruise is a romantic way of spending an evening in Dubai.
Aboard a traditionally decorated wooden dhow (cruise boat) you will sail along the Dubai creek under the moonlight. The major Dubai landmarks shine through the moonlight sky as the wooden vessel slips silently across the creek. The traditional and modern architecture of the area is brought to its full beauty during this time.
Against an impressive background of Dubai's skyline enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars on this romantic dhow dinner cruise.
You will be picked up in an air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Dubai and taken to the boarding area of the traditional wooden dhow for a romantic evening dinner cruise.
Sail over the Persian Gulf as you admire the skyline and enjoy your dinner under the starlit sky. Enjoy the soft breeze and gentle lapping waves as we glide gently pass through the illuminated souks, palaces, Heritage Village that are reminiscent of the days gone by, and buildings that displays today's modern architecture. Watch the world go by - from the seating area in the upper deck one can see the harbour on which busy abras transport people at a variety of destinations. At the mouth of the creek, Shindagha is the original site from which Dubai grew. A delightful and diverse international buffet cuisine awaits the guests.
Dinner is served with complimentary soft drinks and mineral water.
After a romantic dinner under the stars, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Dubai.
What a great way to relax & watch the sights & lights of Dubai go by. The meal was buffet style & had a good selection of hot & cold food....Chris Marson
We had a wonderful experience on this nightime dinner cruise. Great seats upstairs and outstanding meal onboard. Very satisfied....Richard Wessels
Was a good experience s nice evening out the chef was very good n friendly loved the meals provided....SPATHER
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Board at 2000h (8:00pm)
Departure at 2030h (8:30pm)
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Your Dubai City Centre Hotel.
(Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
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