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Experience Europe's major highlights on this extraordinary vacation. Begin in London with two overnights and free time to discover the UK's capital. Cross the English Channel and travel by motorcoach to Amsterdam for guided sightseeing and a canal cruise. Journey through the German Rhineland, passing castles and vineyards, then drive through the Tyrolean Alps from Innsbruck to the floating city of Venice. On to Assisi, St. Francis' town in the Apennine hills. Spend two nights in the "Eternal City" of Rome, visiting archaeological jewels such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Next up: Tuscany with a visit to Florence, the "Cradle of the Renaissance," and a walking tour that features the Duomo and Signoria Square. On to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower, then an overnight in fascinating Lake Como, a stop to discover the Swiss subtropical town of Lugano, and Lucerne with its medieval wooden bridge and surrounding mountains. Stop in Interlaken before reaching Lausanne on Lake Geneva, then drink in the beauty of the French vineyards in Beaune. Enjoy guided sightseeing and two nights in fabulous Paris. Your vacation concludes when a Channel ferry returns you to London for an overnight and free time to explore on your own!
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Headsets throughout the tourSightseeing: Visits to Venice, Assisi, Pisa, Milan, Lugano, Lucerne, Interlaken, Lausanne, Beaune
Scenic Highlights: Rhineland, Tyrolean Alps, Lake Como, Swiss Alps, Lake Thun, Bernese Oberland, Burgundy wine country
Host service in London. Local Guides for city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, Paris. Professional Tour Director while touring
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London's landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)
Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you embark on your ferry for the Continent. Meet your Tour Director and board your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. (B)
Today, enjoy a canal cruise to see the town from water level, then watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a diamond center in Amsterdam. Later, sightseeing with a Local Guide points out the city highlights. In the afternoon, travel southward to the Rhineland area for an overnight. (B,D)
A choice today of the included scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or, even more thrilling, the optional Rhine cruise with vistas of the Lorelei rock, hilltop castles, half-timbered wine villages, and terraced vineyards. In the afternoon, ride along the Autobahn to Austria. Overnight in Innsbruck. (B,D)
Early morning departure via the Tyrolean Alps to the unique floating city of Venice. This afternoon's orientation includes a boat ride followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po plain, then through the gentle Umbrian hills to Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome. (B)
The "Eternal City"—a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
An easy drive on the Highway of the Sun to Florence. This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio; Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry, known as the "Gate of Paradise." Overnight in the spa town of Montecatini. (B,D)
Start the morning by driving to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and to admire the Leaning Tower. Next, journey northwards through the Tuscan hills and across the Po plain to Milan to admire the majestic gothic Duomo. Then, continue to the shores of romantic Lake Como. (B,D)
Leave beautiful Lake Como to cross the border into Switzerland. Stop in Lugano, in the Italian-speaking Ticino, then continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's finest cities, nestled amid its Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clean waters of the River Reuss. Why not take an optional excursion to the top of one of the surrounding mountains? (B)
This morning, spend some time in this beautiful town. Later, stop in Interlaken and follow the shoreline of Lake Thun. A few more miles to Lausanne, overlooking Lake Leman. (B)
Vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval Burgundian town, known the world over for its wine production. Later, take the autoroute to Paris. Tonight, maybe an optional cabaret show? (B)
Included sightseeing with a local expert shows off many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées. An optional excursion to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles is available. (B)
Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent, return to London for an evening arrival. (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Transportation: Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in London and Paris if Cosmos issues the air tickets. Round-trip transportation between London and the Channel ports; on the Continent, private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; canal transfer boat in Venice
Buffet breakfasts; 5 dinners
With Cosmos, there's no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we'd like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
I love guiding travelers through Europe and turning their travel dreams into reality! It's extremely rewarding to work toward the mutual understanding and respect of cultures and peoples. I put all my energy into what I do, and I feel utmost gratitude when guests leave me with tears of happiness in their eyes and the promise to come back.


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Practically Speaking
Kyle and her husband moved to Brookfield in 1986. She became active in local politics and started blogging in 2004. Her focus is primarily on local issues but often includes state and national topics, too. Kyle looks at things from the taxpayers' perspective in a creative, yet down to earth way, addressing them from a practical point of view.
Palin campaigns for chamblis in runoff
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29726 Palin Rallies Georgia's Base, Early Black Turn out Low
"We all have Georgia on our mind," declared governor and 2008 GOP vice
presidential candidate Sarah Palin as she kicked off an early morning
Dec. 1 rally in Augusta, Georgia, on behalf of first-term incumbent
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss.
It was the first of four rallies yesterday, each featuring thousands of cheering crowds brandishing "Palin 2012" shirts and buttons -- along with, of course, Chambliss signs. (My favorite anti-Barack Obama sign read: "Keep the change.")
The Alaska governor was firing up the faithful to hold a critical GOP seat since Georgia is the only state that mandates an election runoff if a Senate candidate doesn't receive 50 percent-plus-one of the popular vote. Palin was also countering earlier appearances on behalf of Democratic candidate Jim Martin by several liberal "big guns" led by former President Bill Clinton and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga.
Sanitizing US Capitol of America's religious roots
Religious Hostility on Display at U.S. Capitol
Holiday hate speech
"At this season of the Winter Solstice may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."
Georgia & Minnesota on my mind...no filibuster proof Senate majority
Phew! If you have been watching these state's Senate races, you know that the Senate's filibuster proof Democratic majority hung in the balance. But Senator Saxby Chamblis easily won reelection yesterday in that Georgia runoff, 57% to 43%. So the Democrats won't get their 60 seat majority.
The Minnesota Senate race between Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken "now remains the only unresolved Senate contest in the country."
Madison's "Censored" Tree
Last year, the State Assembly had to fight to get the Capitol Christmas tree called just that, a CHRISTMAS tree. In our culture, if it were not for Christmas, whether you celebrate it as religious holiday or secular, why else would you cut down a tree and bring it indoors?
This year? We are again calling that indoor tree something other than what it is. This year, it is The CAPITOL tree:
New segment of Greenway Corridor at Mary Knoll Park
If you use Sunnyslope Road, you may have noticed some construction going on in the woods south of Mary Knoll Park at Kinsey Park Drive.
This is the latest section of the Greenway Corridor Recreational Trail. According to Bill Kolstad, Brookfield's Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, the 8 foot wide paved trail segment measures about 3,350 feet in length. There is also 480 feet of 6' wide pavement.
Holiday hate speech at State Capitol
Our state capitol in Madison has a Christmas tree (I am using last year's term), a menorah for Hanukkah, and I think something for Kwanza too. I am fine with that. They are holidays celebrated in December by people of various religions and cultures in our state.
Last year I heard they also included a Winter Solstice plaque. They have it this year too.
Global warming -"Is the cure worse than the disease?"
A new documentary aimed at exposing the true cost behind the "global warming" hysteria is coming to theaters in 2009.
Tom Wacker rings Red Kettle Salvation Army bell again at Pick 'n Save
Tis the season! The Salvation Army Red Kettles are out and about in shopping malls and in front of local businesses.
This year, the Bluemound Pick 'n Save in the Brownstones shopping mall is again allowing the Salvation Army bell ringers to collect donations in front of their store. Thank you, Pick 'n Save! (The Red Kettle is located outside at the east entrance.)
Town of Brookfield Aldi now open!
Well, today is the day. After months of discussion and remodeling, the new Aldi store opens its doors today at 19555 W. Bluemound Road.
The entire shopping center underwent a face lift with new brick facade and architectural accents.
UN Data shows 'Warming has Stopped'
Posted on Senate EPW Website
Part one:
Part Two:
UN Data shows "Warming has Stopped!" - Climate Fears Called
"Hogwash" - "Global Carbon Tax" Urged
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Posted By Marc Morano – 4:34 PM – email@example.com
UN Data shows 'Warming has Stopped!' – Climate
Fears Called 'Hogwash' – 'Global Carbon Tax' Urged
Aussie Scientist Says 'No relationship between CO2 and temperature'
Weblink To This Report:
Read Part Two of this Report here:
Washington DC - The bad news for global warming alarmists just keeps rolling in. Below is a very
small sampling of very inconvenient developments for Gore, the United Nations, and the mainstream
media. Peer-reviewed studies, analyses, and prominent scientists continue to speak out to refute
climate fears. The majority of data presented below is from just the past week. Also see: U.S. Senate
Minority Report: "Over 400 Prominent Scientists (and rapidly growing) Disputed Man-Made Global
Warming Claims in 2007" & 'Consensus' On Man-Made Global Warming Collapses in 2008 - July
18, 2008 & An August 2007 report detailed how proponents of man-made global warming fears enjoy
a monumental funding advantage over skeptical scientists. LINK
UN Conference Greeted with UN Data Showing 'Warming has Stopped!' -
WorldClimateReport.com - December 2, 2008
Excerpt: 10,000 people from 86 countries have descended upon Poznan, Poland for yetanother
United Nations meeting on climate change. This time, it's the annual confab of
the nations that signed the original U.N. climate treaty in Rio in 1992. That instrument
gave rise to the infamous 1996 Kyoto Protocol on global warming, easily the greatest
failure in the history of environmental diplomacy. Kyoto was supposed to reduce global
emissions of carbon dioxide below 1990 levels during the period 2008-2012. But since it
was signed, the atmospheric concentration of this putative pollutant continued to rise,
pretty much at the same rate it did before Kyoto. […] Since Kyoto, a very funny thing
has happened to global temperatures: IPCC data clearly show that warming has
stopped—even though its computer models said such a thing could not happen.
According to the IPCC, the world reached its high-temperature mark in 1998, thanks to a
big "El Niño," which is a temporary warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that occurs
once or twice a decade. […] Even if the earth resumes warming at the pre-1998 rate, we
will have nearly a quarter-century without a significant warming trend.
Slumping economy causing illegals to leave?
CARAFANO: Where did the illegals go and why? Dec 7 Great comic too
Penzeys: Herbs & Spice and everything nice
If you love to cook or know someone who does, stop in at Penzeys herb and spice shop. They recently relocated from the Town of Brookfield to the east side of the Brookfield Fashion Center on Bluemound Road.
I have shopped at Penzeys for years; they are my source for Pasta Sprinkles, Ceylon Cinnamon, and vanilla beans, to name a few. When I cook or bake, I try to use the best quality I can afford. Their quality is fabulous--very fresh.
Global Warming tough sell, but Obama still buys what Gore is selling
There is a lot at stake for former Vice President Al Gore with the Global Warming* issue. Without the threat of Global Warming, he is rather out of a job. Who would hire Al Gore to come speak about the threat of normal weather? Without Global Warming, who would ever buy a carbon credit from the corporation he is affiliated with? Without Global Warming, Al Gore just becomes another washed up Vice President who did not make it to the ultimate status prize of the presidency.
I can understand why Al Gore keeps insisting that Global Warming is a serious threat to the planet. All of Al Gore's current prestige and status and livelihood are tied to this fabricated crisis.
Poland global warming conference and crazy solutions
Thousands Negotiate New Climate Treaty
By Arthur Max, The Associated Press
Thank you Senators for standing up against auto bailout
Wish we had more like these 6 Republican Senators. I really don't care what party they are from, just that they have common sense.
Tom Colburn of Oklahoma made a great point about GM as compared to Toyota
Don't do it! Don't drive that ATV on Greenway Trails or in Brookfield parks
Last week I wrote about our neighborhood's newest segment of the Greenway Corridor Recreational Trail at Mary Knoll Park.
Poochie and I took a walk on the main trail to check out the new pathway.
I'm going into the wheelbarrow biz, or The "Peso-fication of the US$
All actions have consequences. Consumers living beyond their means, taking out loans for homes they couldn't possibly afford, resulted in the sub-prime crisis, Fanny and Freddie mess, and meltdown of the US economy.
The TARP bailout for $700-some billion has opened the door to every Tom, Dick and Harry industry standing in line for a bailout handout: the auto industry, rental car companies, ethanol industry, and credit card companies to name a few. States such as California and even Wisconsin might put their hands out as well. President elect Obama is talking about another bigger and better stimulus package too, asap.
WARNING: Is a Constitutional Convention on horizon?
Don'f forget my US history teacher's warning about the convention
World Net Daily,
Snow is a novelty for some in Houston, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama & here
On Wednesday, Surprise flurries warm Houston hearts Fluffy flakes bring delight to some, consternation to others--and tie a 64-year-old record:
Since 1895, records indicate, snow has fallen this early just once — on Dec. 10, 1944.
Spread Christmas cheer: help Heart-Fire Ministries
Heart-Fire Ministries is one local charity that is sure to warm your heart this Christmas. This is their 13th year of operating a Christmas Store that is rather unique, but they need YOUR help. The Christmas Store opens this week Tuesday, December 16th. Here is how it works:
'The Christmas Store' is scheduled for December 16 - 18, 2008. The Store is open to needy families with children who are hand picked by the organizations and churches we partner with. The Store allows families to purchase new gifts at 90% [off] of the retail price. The best part is when the children open these presents at Christmas, the parents can say with pride, "We bought these nice gifts for you!", not just receiving another hand-out.
Washington State Holiday Hate Speech
Atheists Post Hateful Christmas Sign Dec 13 2008
Expanded Elmbrook Human Growth & Development review hours
Subject: expanded HGD review hours
Are they kidding? Dumping Electoral College makes it worse!
It's Time to Junk the Electoral College
Oh brother! A bovine "gas" tax?
Is the Environmental Protection Agency preparing to slap a "cow tax" on bovines for their contribution to global warming?
QEO repeal
If The QEO Is Repealed, Where Will The Money Come From? Unfortunately, That's Easy
By Mary Lazich
Friday, Dec 12 2008, 08:24 AM
Insult to injury: New contract for car emission testing to cost $1.8 billion!
Call this another soft tyranny!
State rebidding contract for vehicle emissions tests
Cookie marathon nearly finished, 2 hurdles to go
For as long as I can remember, baking cookies has always been a part of celebrating Christmas. My mom would let my sister and I help, even though that meant the task would take longer and the kitchen be messier. It is a cherished memory.
I kept up the tradition of Christmas cookie baking when I got married, but dialed it up a notch or 2. Mom would make maybe 6 kinds of cookies; I made 16 varieties this year.
Railroaded on commuter rail
New study questions commuter rail line
But author was positive on KRM project in June, business leader says
Scientists Denounce AP for Hysterical Global warming article Dec 15
STATistics AP: Global Warming is Accelerating Time is Close to running out Dec 14
Despite the nation experiencing its tenth straight year of temperatures cooler than 1998's peak, and much of New England experiencing its worst ice storm in decades (video embedded right), the Associated Press on Sunday published one of the most hysterical articles concerning global warming I've ever seen.
In writer Seth Borenstein's view, climate change is "a ticking time bomb that President-elect Barack Obama can't avoid."
Little bit of "Christmas" in ads
I've noticed, have you? Kohl's Department Stores are using CHRISTMAS in their advertising!
http://www.afa.net/christmaslist.asp Naughty or Nice?
Nomination papers for WI Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction
Two nominations papers are worth circulating:
This is funny!
I don't watch network TV shows anymore, but I love to watch movies. They make mundane, household tasks like folding laundry, ironing, changing the bed, etc. more enjoyable. The TV and VCR in my kitchen get a real workout during my cookie marathons too.
Some movie favorites I watch every year or so. One of those is Houseboat, starring Cary Grant and Sophia Loren. It is utterly delightful. Not only is Sophia Loren a real dish, as they used to say, she is also a good actress.
Jews and Christmas ala Ben Stein and Mark Levin
Mark Levin plays Christmas music on his radio show. Charlie Brown's Christmas Time is Here puts him in a good mood.
My dear Jewish girlfriend since the 1st grade puts up a Haunnaka Bush, and Christmas tree. (She is married to a Christian.) In fact, she just sent me a beautiful box of holly to help me celebrate my holiday.
RNC chairmanship: Who do you want?
Michael Steele Newt Gingrich? Newt seems to have lost his nerve. Sitting on the couch with Nancy Pelosi must have that affect?
Michael Steele, Sarah Palin 2012 anyone?
Senator Herb Kohl on auto bailout
Dear Mrs. Prast:
I've heard from many people with different viewpoints
about the proposed auto industry rescue plan, but we can all agree
that the American economy is struggling. I supported the rescue
plan because of the 46,000 jobs in Wisconsin tied to the auto
industry. In the current economic climate, we cannot afford to put
more Americans out of work. The House of Representatives
passed their version of the auto rescue plan, H.R. 7321, on
December 10, 2008. Unfortunately, a motion to proceed to
consideration of the bill failed to garner the necessary 60 votes,
stalling the bill in the Senate.
The Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act
included $15 billion in short-term loans for GM, Ford, and
Chrysler, to be paid back with interest. To avoid bankruptcy and
emerge as stronger businesses, the Big Three would have been
required to submit long-term restructuring plans no later than
March 31, 2009, or have their loans revoked. Additionally, a
government appointed "car czar" would have overseen the
automaker's loan disbursement and restructuring.
As a businessman, I questioned whether a government
bureaucrat would do a better job than the automakers have done.
However, the automakers were willing to submit to intrusive
government oversight, surrender their executive perks, and give the
American taxpayer a stake in any future profits, so I was willing to
support a rescue plan and give the automakers an opportunity to
I am hopeful that a bipartisan solution can be reached, or
that the Treasury will act, before it is too late for the auto industry.
Again, thank you for contacting me.
Herb Kohl
U.S. Senator
Please do not reply to this message; to make further comments or to find additional information, please
visit my web site at http://kohl.senate.gov/.
MoveOn.org's priorities are not mine
If you had to pick the 3 most important priorities of the Obama administration from the following list, what would they be?
Universal health care, Economic recovery & job creation, Build a green economy/Stop climate change, End the war in Iraq, Improve public schools, Reform campaigns & elections, Hold the Bush Administration accountable, Gay rights/LGBT equality, Increase access to higher education, Restore civil liberties.
It's nice to see a little bit of Christmas in advertising
Have you noticed? Some stores are actually using the word, CHRISTMAS, in their advertising this year. It is nice to see. After all, Christmas is the reason people go out in the cold, spend money they don't have, and brave the crowds!
Our family pretty much gave up exchanging gifts some years ago. Outside of gifts for my son (we're not total Grinches), it is pretty much "teensies" for the rest of the family. I realized I am still short a few teensies, so out to the stores I must go today.
Budget cuts: Elmbrook giveth and taketh away
Santa's elf comment about 4.1% raise
http://www.brookfieldnow.com/watch/?watch=14&date=12/20/2008&id=49041 Projections call for millions in cuts
Do we add Resurface to the 3R's of conservation?
Recycle, Reuse, Reduce? District 1 area
http://www.brookfieldnow.com/story/index.aspx?id=828006 Northeast Brookfield roads to be resurfaced, not rebuilt Aldermen conclude that rebuilding won't bring redevelopment Dec. 17, 2008
Are you naughty, nice? Stingy, generous?
Christmas is the season of giving. Many charities make their year end pitch during the Christmas season. Whether you respond to their pleas or not, may depend more on your politics and religious beliefs than your wallet.
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote an interesting piece on this subject last Sunday, Bleeding Heart Tightwads: (Emphasis mine)
Wish list for 2009
If you could have anything you wanted for next year, what would it be? (Besides world peace, etc.)
Right now, warmer temperatures and less snow!
Nomination papers for judge and superintendent
That first Christmas Eve
From Luke 2: 8-18 (NIV):
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them,
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good new of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Pressed for parking at Brookfield Square
Please, comment content should relate to the subject of the post. Although I try to respond to many, do not interpret my lack of a response as agreement.
Still time to review Elmbrook's HG&D (sex -ed) materials: Jan. 5th-9th, 12th & 14th
Between preparing for Christmas and the snowy weather, I did not make it over to Elmbrook School's Administrative Offices to look at the newest version of the Human Growth and Development curriculum materials. I wasn't alone though. Because of "additional interest", Elmbrook extends sex-ed review sessions.
So, there is still opportunity to look at what our school district plans on teaching our students about this sensitive subject. Materials may be reviewed every day next week, January 5th - 9th, as well as the following Monday, Jan. 12th and Wednesday, Jan. 14th. The hours are the same each day: 8:30am to 4pm. All materials are located in the board room.
Top 15 posts of 2008
At year's end, we tend to reflect on the past year and note what was significant. I looked through my postings to see what blog posts captured the most attention. Here is my top 15 list, ending with the most popular* #1 post:
15. You can't wash your car but the car was can?

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Martha Stewart Crafts™ Etched Soda Bottles
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text: Manchester Information When you visit Manchester Destination Routes Facts The City Do & See Dining Essential Information These days, Manchester is famous for more than just football and rock´n´ roll – even if these activities are still very important. Cool bars and shops nestle side-by-side in suburbs such as Northern Quarter, Castlefield and Gay Village. Facts Population 2.6 million Currency British Pound, £1 = 100 pence Opening hours Shops are usually open on Monday-Friday 10.00–20.00. Saturday 09.00– 19.00, Sunday 11.00–17.00. Newspapers The Guardian Manchester Evening News Manchester Metro News (free) Tourist information Piccadilly Plaza Portland Street Manchester, M1 4BT +44 871 222 8223 Manchester dates from Roman times, as do many other European cities. Subsequently, the city led a fairly anonymous existence until the 18th century when the Industrial Revolution began to take off. Manchester soon became the world's textile centre, and was a city where fabulous riches were mixed with extreme poverty. Many of the Victorian buildings and brick textile factories were architectural masterpieces, whereas the worker's tenements were the poor ones. The English textile industry began to suffer from problems as far back as the 1920's, and was wiped out in the 1970's. Although more than two million people lived in Greater Manchester, the city centre had been virtually abandoned. In the last decade, this has started to change at a rapid pace. In the summer of 1996, the IRA exploded a large bomb in central Manchester. Using the insurance money and Government grants, a gigantic building project was started, which is still in progress and the beautiful old buildings are being renovated one by one. In parallel with this, young creative and/or rich "Mancunians" have begun to look for flats in town. The Northern Quarter suburb has become as hip as Hoxton or Soho in London, and in Castlefield in the south, luxurious flats have sprung up along the canals. These days, Manchester is a lively, cultured city which compares well with other international cities. Wherever you are, you'll find the historical waterways. The Castlefield district has the first man-made waterway, the Bridgewater Canal. A trip along the Manchester Ship Canal, which runs from Salford Quays to Liverpool, is very nice and displays locks and bridges that have been unchanged for 100 years. Greater Manchester is made up of ten borough towns, from the East Lancashire steam railway in Bury to the pier and rugby league side of Wigan. Each district makes up the city's unique identity. With easy reach to the Peak District, you'll also experience breathtaking countryside. Famous for its music connections, The Hollies, The Bee Gees, New Order, Oasis, Simply Red, Badly Drawn Boy and many more, Manchester's popular music scene won't leave anyone disappointed. One of the City's biggest music event is 'In The City,' a five-day expo that attracts over 500 unsigned acts. In The City helped launch both Radiohead and Coldplay. There may be bitter rivalry, but love for the game unite Manchester's football fans. There is Manchester United, Manchester City, as well as Bolton and Wigan. All teams provide the region with the highest quality football entertainment. Take a tour to Old Trafford and The City of Manchester Stadium, or get hold of a ticket and watch one of the games live - you won't regret it. The excitement is exhilarating, both in the stadium as well as the whole city. Football If you have succeeded in getting hold of one of the 74,000 tickets to see Manchester United at Old Trafford, you are guaranteed good entertainment, irrespective of the team that you support. Another alternative is to see Manchester City at Etihad Stadium, formerly known as The City of Manchester Stadium, and the new national football museum located in the city centre. Address: Old Trafford Web: www.manutd.com or www.mcfc.co.uk Chinatown Manchester's Chinese district is one of the largest in Europe. Top-class Chinese restaurants nestle side by side with real third-rate eating establishments. You will also find Korean, Thai and Indonesian shops and restaurants here. Address: Chinatown National Football Museum Manchester being a football city is of course also home to the worlds biggest football museum. Over six floors. drama, history, skill, style and passion is shown, all in the name of the game. Address: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens Manchester M4 3BG Phone: +44 161 605 8200 Web: www.nationalfootballmuseum.com Opening: Monday – Saturday 10.00-17.00; Sunday 11.00-17.00 Whitworth Art Gallery This gallery, located in connection with Manchester University campus, shows a big array of historic and modern art. It hosts temporary exhibitions at regular intervals and keeps the permanent collection alive. Address: Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER Phone: +44 161 275 7450 Web: www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk Opening: Mon to Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 12.00-16.00 Flecky Bennett's Manchester Ghost Walk Spice up your city walk and go for a ghost walk. Actors will test your nerves during a 75 minutes promenade in the dark alleys of Manchester. Address: Piccadilly Plaza Portland Street Manchester M1 4BT Phone: +44 778 775 7642 Web: www.manchesterghostwalk.co.uk Castelfield The area of Castlefield is a historic attraction you shouldn't miss. This is the Roman and industrial heart of the city. There are plenty to see and do here. Visit Castlefield Conservation Area and Roman fort, The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) and The Castlefield Gallery. You also find lots of restaurants and bars. Address: Castlefield Canal Cruise A different way to see Manchester is from the water. Cruise along the Manchester Canals and see the most important sights of the city while eating your dinner or sipping a drink. Web: www.merseyferries.co.uk or www.citycentrecruises.co.uk Heaton Park For a day outside the council owned Heaton Park is a great option. Here you find plenty of family activities such as an animal centre, tram museum, bowling greens, golf course, boating lake, and horse riding. If you haven't brought your picnic basket there are cafés to solve that problem. Address: Heaton Park Web: www.heatonpark.org.uk The Lowry The Lowry is a large cultural centre named after a famous Manchester artist, L. S. Lowry. This architecturally interesting building is in Manchester's Dockland and houses everything from art galleries to bars. Address: Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester M50 3AZ Phone: +44 870 208 6000 Web: www.thelowry.com People's History Museum If you want to gain an insight into how Manchester's population lived and worked during the Industrial Revolution, you should visit the People's History Museum. Address: Left Bank Spinningfields Manchester M3 3ER Phone: +44 161 838 9190 Web: www.phm.org.uk Manchester City Galleries The Manchester Art Gallery and The Gallery of Costumes are home to the city's biggest art collection. With over 25,000 objects of fine art, decorative art and costumes, the collection is ever-growing. Address: Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL Phone: +44 161 235 8888 Web: www.manchestergalleries.org Manchester Opera House The Manchester Opera House features a wide range of theatre and musical shows. Tickets can be bought through the website. Address: 3 Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HP Phone: +44 844 871 3018 Web: www.atgtickets.com/venues/opera-house-manchester Manchester Museum The collections number almost 6 million specimen and objects. The museum is also home to one of the largest and most important collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the United Kingdom. It has a Botany collection, live animals at the Vivarium and an Archaeology collection. Address: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL Phone: +44 161 275 2648 Web: www.museum.manchester.ac.uk Imperial War Museum The Imperial War Museum North is about people and how their lives have been, and still are, shaped by war and conflict. The building is by international architect Daniel Libeskind, and is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict. Address: The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester M17 1TZ Phone: +44 161 836 4000 Web: www.iwm.org.uk Opening: Open daily 10.00 - 17.00 Lake District National Park The great outdoors is just around the corner, and The Lake District National Park in Cumbria is England's largest national park. The Lake District offers some of the best scenery and outdoor pursuits in one of England's few mountainous regions. With more than 3,500 kilometres of walking and hiking routes through the lakes, there's a trail to suit everyone. For the daredevils there is hang gliding, paragliding, kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, rock scrambling, abseiling, hot-air ballooning, paintballing and much more. Address: Lake District National Park, Cumbria Web: www.lake-district.gov.uk Manchester serves up a world of flavors, first-class chefs, excellent local cuisine and good service. No matter what budget you have, there are many alternatives. Yang Sing The most famous restaurant in Manchester's China Town is Yang Sing. It is considered to be one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Europe. Yang Sing was established in 1968, burned down in 1997, and was re-opened a couple of years ago. In particular, the dim sum dishes are recommended. Address: 34 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4JY Phone: +44 161 236 22 00 Web: www.yang-sing.com The Market Restaurant The Market is a 20 year old family-owned restaurant in the Northern Quarter. Hidden in a back alley they serve top-quality cuisine to reasonable prices. Address: 104 High Street Manchester M4 1HQ Phone: +44 161 834 3743 Web: www.market-restaurant.com Umezushi Behind its anonymous doors, a diamond in Manchester restaurant life is hidden. This Japanese restaurant serves only sushi and other dishes made from the best quality fresh products. Don't miss their tempura that is well recommended. Address: Unit 4, Mirabel Street, Manchester M3 1PJ Phone: +44 161 832 1852 Web: www.umezushi.co.uk Alexandros Greek Restaurant Longing for authentic Greek meze find your way to Alexandros Greek Restaurant in the heart of Northenden village. Enjoy a dinner to the tones of Greek music in a romantic setting. Address: 337 Palatine Road, Manchester M22 4HH Phone: +44 161 998 3390 Web: www.alexandrosrestaurant.co.uk Jack Spratt This restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere is owned and run by two brothers. A perfect place for a quick lunch but you can also enjoy a laid back dinner with some drinks. Address: 11 St James's Square, John Dalton St, Manchester M2 6WH Phone: +44 161 833 1016 Web: www.jack-spratt.co.uk Pacifica Cantonese Stylish white decor makes a perfect setting for the trendy fusion of traditional cantonese flavours and urban modern cuisine. The owners care for the environment and always primarly choose local products. Address: 5-7 Church Road Eccles, Manchester M30 0DL Phone: +44 161 7078828 Web: www.pacifica-cantonese.co.uk 63 Degrees The name, 63 Degrees, comes from the perfect temperature cooking poultry low and slow to create tender and incomparable tastes. It reveals the secret behind the restaurant's good reputation, to love and care about cooking food for their guests. The menu is filled with French dishes and this is is a little bit of France in Manchester. Address: 20 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PN Phone: +44 161 832 5438 Web: www.63degrees.co.uk Saray Every Friday, this Turkish restaurant provides belly dancing as entertainment for their guests. Kebab, meze, lamb and falafel are just a few of the delicacies you find on the menu. Address: 609 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9AN Phone: +44 161 881 8292 Web: www.saraycafebar.co.uk The Rose Garden Perfect for special occasions. The Rose Garden serves modern British cuisine made out of seasonal products from local producers. Address: 218 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LW Phone: +44 161 478 0747 Web: www.therosegardendidsbury.com The Wharf In the historic area of Castlefield you find this pub and restaurant in a large building. Choose from traditional British or more modern and international dishes. From the terrace you have a beautiful view over the canal. Address: 6 Slate Wharf, Castlefield Manchester Greater Manchester M15 4SW Phone: +44 161 220 2960 Web: www.brunningandprice.co.uk/thewharf Sapporo Teppanyaki Teppanyaki is a type of grilled Japanese food and at Sapporo Teppanyaki the chefs will entertain you with a show preparing your food live in front of your eyes. To complete your Japanese experience Sake and Japanese cocktails, beers and whiskeys are to be found on the drink menu. Address: 91-93 Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4JN Phone: +44 161 831 9888 Web: www.sapporo.co.uk Al Bacio Al Bacio is located in the city centre and offers fresh, fine Italian dishes. This restaurant has a friendly atmosphere and is great for both business lunches and a coffee break. Address: 14 South King Street, Manchester Phone: +44 161 832 7669 Web: email@example.com Tampopo A laid-back, inexpensive and very Asian place with long tables and benches. From the dining room, you can see into the kitchen where possibly the best noodle dishes in Manchester are prepared. Address: Quay House, Quay Street Manchester M3 3BJ Phone: +44 161 832 2764 Web: www.tampopo.co.uk The Ox Defined as a gastropub, The Ox caters to all tastes. Why not try the steamed mussels in a bag? The menu can best be described as "modern British." Address: 71 Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4NQ Phone: +44 161 839 7760 Web: www.theox.co.uk Evuna This fine Spanish wine restaurant is situated in the heart of Manchester, and the restaurant offers fine à la carte. The focus is from the central regions in Spain. Evuna also offer a wine merchant service where you may take your favourite wines home by the bottle or case. Address: 277 - 279 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EW Phone: +44 161 819 2752 Web: www.evuna.com Airport Manchester's international airport is located 16 km south of the city. The airport has a combined railway and bus station, with departures to Manchester and the rest of the country. The train to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes. Airport buses to Manchester depart every half hour. A taxi journey to central Manchester takes 25 minutes. Web: www.manchesterairport.co.uk Public Transport You can travel around Manchester by bus, train or tram (Metrolink). For a tourist, the easiest and cheapest way is to buy a Day Saver Ticket, which gives unlimited transport inside the city. Buy the ticket on board. The largest of the city's three railway stations is Manchester Piccadilly in Fairfield Street. Trains depart for London from here. Phone: +44 871 200 22 33 Web: www.gmpte.com Taxi The taxis licensed by the local council are the big black ones. When the taxi sign is lighted the taxi is free. Taxi drivers are generally given a ten percent tip. Be prepared to pay cash. Some cars accept credit cards, but it is best to confirm this before you start your journey. Phone: +44 161 230 33 33 Post Manchester Post Office is at 26 Spring Gardens. In addition, there are about 20 post offices, open Monday-Friday 09.00–17.30., Saturday 09.00–12.00. Phone: +44 845 722 3344 Pharmacy Pharmacies are generally open from 09.00 – 18.00. There are no pharmacies in Manchester open around the clock, but there is an emergency number you can call at any time: Phone: +44 161 845 4647 Telephone Country code: +44Area code: 0161 Electricity 240 V, 50 Hz Travel to Manchester Book your flights to Manchester with Etihad Airways and experience the thrills of a vibrant British city, surrounded by remarkable countryside. Manchester is famous for its nightlife, music, and hospitality and proud of its long industrial history. Top 5 Things To Do in Manchester Manchester has a vibrant community and its own Chinatown; experience a slice of the Orient in this northern city by browsing its food stalls, cafes and restaurants Enjoy learning about changes through the region's industrial history by visiting the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park Sit and watch the world go by or catch some street entertainment in Albert Square Football fans should take the Metrolink tram to Old Trafford for the Manchester United Museum. The tour is recommended and gives an insight into the running of a major football club Visit the Town Hall to see one of the best examples of Victorian style in Britain, a reminder of Manchester's wealthy and influential past Plan Your Manchester Holiday Surrounding Manchester is a wealth of open countryside, canals, woodlands and quaint villages; the winter can be wet and cold, so if you hope to spend time walking or taking part in outdoor activities, the spring and summer months may be more suitable. If you plan to remain within the city, the weather will matter less with so many shops, restaurants and indoor attractions. Finding suitable flight deals to Manchester is easy with Etihad's deals. Tourism is thriving here, and as a city destination there isn't really a best time to book your tickets to Manchester. To find cheap hotels in Manchester avoid the school summer holidays by visiting before late June of after August. 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I'll have more of the "yellow".
I like the place, breakfasts are great but the last time I ordered keilbasa and eggs, it was prepared just fine and served well but I think though they could at least go with Hillshire farms keilbasa instead of a split Bar-S economy Polish.
Food was just so-so, kinda greasy. They sit a cart of fried rice and other foods right outside the bathroom door off the kitchen, County Health Department would have a fit if they saw that for sure. Very polite and good service but have had better food.
The difference between eating in at Ba Dar and ordering delivery is night and day. Some consistency would be appreciated.
This place has a great deal of potential and is pretty damn good as is. There are times, however, where their BBQ lacks the flavor punch that it is capable of.
As a bar, this place is 5 stars for sure!
Nothing wrong with it being in Sahuarita...we need more sit down places to eat. I was thrilled to hear they were coming to Sahuarita. Hubby works at the PCC campus downtown and he and some of his instructers go to the original El Charros from time to time and he is always talking about it. I was a bit dissappointed, the tables were to close together. The food is so so...although I do like the original taco...they are made like I was taught to make the...beef patty and tortilla are fried together...they can keep their lettuce salad topping. I prefer shredded lettuce onions , tomatoes and cheese for my toppings..not a salad mixture with peas ans radishes. We have visited three times...I prefer Manuels local Mexican resturant. Sure would love to see and Italian or seafood eateries here in Sahuarita.
New management and maybe chefs. Not as good as in the past.
These places could use a good scrubbing, but must be ok with
the health department. Have been to Luke's on Ft Lowell as well
as the one on Grant. Big difference in the amount of meat put onto
the sandwiches. Ft. Lowell site knows how to load up the bun,
much more stingy at the Grant location. The Italian Beef is
OK food and OK service only.
A bit on the pricey side with above average food. The service was outstanding and a nice clean atmosphere. The Veal dish that I had was Good (but a tiny bit salty) and the Sauce on the Spaggetti tasted like it was from a can.
This place is a nice date place with a nice romantic setting.
Standard diner fare, ate there twice. First had the chicken fried steak breakfast, very good, thin large steak cooked old fashioned style on the flat top vice deep frying, asked for scrambled eggs soft and that's how I got them. Second time, burger platter, asked for medium, done right! Fries were so hot and fresh I burnt my fingers at first. Super fast delivery, almost no waiting and they were busy. Only complaint was the waitress reeked of cheap perfume, but I guess that's a diner!
Okay but the food was underwhelming. When we went the waitstaff seemed to lack training. Lighting and table location was odd.
Not fancy but with really well made food. The menu is limited, which in this case, is good, as every thing is home/scratch made. Service is very freindly albeit bit slow, but after a Margarita or two, who cares. This could become a very nice neighborood cantina.
Friendly servers but other than that we really weren't impressed with the food. Having lived back east we had great dogs and deli food. Want a really great hot dog? Try a simple Sabrret, Coney Island or Nathan's dog with just a few of the standard toppings. This way you'll actually be able to taste the product. Jalapenos, pickles, mayo... Forget it!
In any case, I wish the business well. However, even with the new on/off ramp now being open the location is unlikely to draw lots of patrons. Let's hope their lease is reasonable. As a former business owner, I know all too well how many hands, (taxes, worker's comp., electric bill, etc..), are in your pocket every month. It's tuff making it.
I only gave them three stars, because they put cheese in their guacamole! It is always a sign of bad guacamole when restaurants/suppliers try to stretch out their guac with cheese or sour cream. A little more authenticity would go a long way!
Hello Nate1980, While your intent may be good, you apparently either have too much free time, or you're a frustrated writer. By the way, you do write well. In any case, one or two-liner comments are usually adequate to express one's take on a restaurant experience. For example. Bottom Line: Every time we come to restaurant X the service is awful, but we like the food. Unless one is an exceptional and unbiased writer, multiply paragraph rates have virtually no place here, in my meaningless view.
the restaurant is gorgeous. the food is mediocre. located in sahuarita.
We like the meatball subs. Really tangy red sauce. In fact, so tangy (acidic) you may find yourself reaching for the tums afterwards. Our only gripe is that a meatball sandwich should come with cheese. Come on Luke. Meatball parmigiana!
The place is nice and laid back. It is great to be able to watch people go by in one of the few areas where there is actual foot traffic in this city. However, sometimes I feel as if the staff are a little prejudiced toward what I call the "hemp-necklace" crowd and can be quite dismissive toward people who don't wear the badges of their little alternative society, such as ragged clothes, multiple piercings, and tattoos.
We finally went here and both had combo plates with chicken and pulled pork. Verdict: The meats were just so so. Brush Fire lacked that quality, fresh-cooked favor you'd expect at better BBQ houses. The meats were rather soggy and their sauces do little to make things taste better. In fact, we'd advice you to order your meat without sauce. This way it won't be swimming in it. Simply add your own afterwards. And the sides? OK but nothing to write home about. But at just $10.50 a plate, we can't complain too much.


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This archive includes past Cooper-Hewitt exhibitions dating back to 1975. Earlier exhibitions, including those set as early as the 1930s when the Museum was the Cooper Union Museum for the Arts of Decoration, are being compiled and will be added at a future date. The Museum is currently closed for renovation, scheduled to re-open in 2014.
Past exhibitions can also be explored online through exhibition catalogs and related publications in our collection of historical publications.
Central Park: Original DrawingsOn View: Tuesday, October 28, 1980 to Sunday, January 18, 1981
On view are original plans for Central Park by Frederick Law Olmstead, Calvert Vaux, and their associates dating from the 1850s through the 1880s. The exhibition includes full-scale working drawings as well as watercolors of the stone carvings, terrace and buildings.New York City, Central Park, landscape architecture, drawings, watercolor, exhibitions
The Cooper-Hewitt Collection: SilverOn View: Tuesday, October 28, 1980 to Sunday, January 18, 1981
This exhibition showcases the Cooper-Hewitt Museum's permanent historic silver collection. Featured in the exhibition are a seventeenth-century Augsburg German charger, a mid-eighteenth-century French candelabra, and three centuries of English silver—including a tea urn by Thomas Heming, the royal goldsmith to King George III.silver, silverwork, metal, decorative arts, artisans, permanent collection, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35350781
ElectroworksOn View: Tuesday, September 2, 1980 to Sunday, November 2, 1980
This exhibition traces the development of copy machine art created by artists and designers. Over 250 works are on display, including prints, limited edition books, graphics, textiles, animation, and three-dimensional objects. A particular highlight is the Xerox 6500 color copier staffed by trained operators and artists who are available to provide demonstrations.prints, books, graphic design, textiles, animation, copy, technology, exhibitions
Silver Mustard Pots from the Colman CollectionOn View: Tuesday, August 26, 1980 to Sunday, October 19, 1980
These silver mustard pots, with gilded interior or glass liners, are on loan from the collection of Colman Foods in Norwich, England. The pots date from the 18th century and reflect an evolution of design styles, forms, and production processes.dining, decorative objects, silver, food, traveling exhibitions
Beach, Boardwalk, BoulevardOn View: Tuesday, August 26, 1980 to Sunday, October 19, 1980
A study of the past, present, and future of Atlantic City as projected in the architecture, design, and artifacts of this famed seaside resort town.Architecture, resort, tourism, traveling exhibitions
Wallpaper from the Cooper-Hewitt CollectionOn View: Tuesday, August 12, 1980 to Sunday, October 26, 1980
This exhibition of wallpaper designs from the permanent collection traces the development of production skills from the early seventeenth century to the present. The techniques used to print the wallpapers are carefully explained in this showing.wallpaper, wall coverings, permanent collection, ch:exhibition=35350181
HairOn View: Tuesday, June 10, 1980 to Sunday, August 17, 1980
An examination of hairstyles and hair decoration throughout history. Among the 350 objects on display are sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, wigs, combs, hair ornaments, and jewelry made of hair.hair, wigs, ornament, jewelry, exhibitions
Resorts of the CatskillsOn View: Tuesday, June 10, 1980 to Sunday, August 17, 1980
An exhibition of the architectural and social history of this New York mountain resort. Photographs, maps, Hudson River School paintings, and historical documents contribute to the depiction of this popular vacation spot from pre-Civil War days to the present time.New York, resort, photographs, MAPS, paintings, books, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35350457
Close Observation: The Oil Sketches of Frederic E. ChurchOn View: Tuesday, April 29, 1980 to Sunday, July 27, 1980
A selection of 112 works from more than 500 oil sketches in the Museum's collection. The development of Church's mastery of the medium and as well as the maturation of his individual style can be seen in these sketches, some of which are preparations for larger works while others are finished works in themselves.Frederic Edwin Church, Hudson River School, American, oil paintings, sketches, traveling exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35349617
Spectacular Spaces: Drawings from the Cooper-Hewitt CollectionOn View: Tuesday, April 8, 1980 to Sunday, June 1, 1980
Originally shown as part of a larger show in Cologne, Germany, this exhibition features a selection of Cooper-Hewitt architectural drawings from the 16th to the 20th century. Shown in the Design Gallery, these rare drawings of interiors, exteriors, fountains, gardens, and stage designs balance art and architecture.Architecture, architectural drawings, traveling exhibitions


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In this facet, CRPGs stand in stark contrast with, say, first-person shooters. Imagine a Half Life 2 where there aren't so many mysteriously locked doors (couldn't possibly open any of those with my shotgun, rocket launcher, or grenades, could I?) and in which you could wander off the train, grab a crowbar from some shack along the tracks, start beating Combine soldiers, and head out the city's front gates. I might want to play it again. Even the classic "adventure" game tends to be fairly linear, forcing you to do things in an exact sequence to find the box that contains the key that opens the gate that releases the unicorn that attracts the virgin that gives you a kiss that etc. etc. etc. Each game in the King's Quest series is like a huge Rube Goldberg machine.
But fire up Morrowind, for instance, and you can jump off the ship, make a quick stop in the Census & Excise Office, and head literally anywhere in the huge game world. (There isn't even a single locked door that requires a key, unlike Oblivion.) You can just explore and never initiate the main quest, or you can make a beeline directly for Dagoth Ur's fortress beyond the Ghost Fence. Assuming you can survive--hard but not impossible--you can gather the tools you need to defeat the god and win the game in less than half an hour. This guy did it in 7:30, and most of that was waiting until the introductory characters stopped blathering:
Morrowind stands as the most nonlinear game I have ever played, largely because it is set on an island, so there are no artificial boundaries to progressing around the world. But really all the Elder Scrolls games share this feature. It is one of the most compelling elements of the series and more than makes up for their occasional flaws.
Other wonderfully nonlinear games include:
- The Might & Magic series. I remember IV-VIII well enough to know that you can pretty much go anywhere in the game world after the introduction. I'm discovering the same is true of I as well, but I don't know about II or III yet. Sigh...I suppose I'll have to acknowledge there was a IX at some point, but...just not yet, okay?
- Ultimas IV-VII Part I. You have the entire game world to explore and can visit the towns, and talk to the denizens, in any order.
- Baldur's Gate. Once the episode with Gorion is over, you can stalk off in any direction and have a number of fun encounters unrelated to the main quest. The main quest itself, with its "chapter" division, does introduce some linearity, but you have a lot of freedom even here. Baldur's Gate II is a little more linear because its game map doesn't have mysterious areas into which you can just wander--you have to be told about them first--but the game does give you a lot of freedom in quest order and how soon or late to move between chapters.
The issue of linearity helps explain why some games are simply less fun to play even when they use the same game engine, game world, or game play. The Bard's Tale I and II, whose interfaces are nearly indistinguishable from Might & Magic, are a lot less fun because they force you to progress through the dungeons in a specific order. There is no sense of exploration. I enjoyed Ultima VII Part II much less than Part I for the same reason. The Icewind Dale series uses the same game engine as Baldur's Gate but is far less compelling because you're forced to move methodically from one chapter to another. The first time I played Neverwinter Nights, I left some quests undone in Chapter 1, assuming I could wander back to Neverwinter from Port Llast in Chapter 3. I was very disappointed to find out I was wrong--and for the dumbest of reasons. I'm blocked by trees! That's worse than Half Life's shotgun-proof door locks.
The worst CRPGs are completely linear, railroading you through a series of maps and steadfastly refusing to allow you to backtrack. I'm talking about you, Dungeon Siege, and you, Jade Empire, and unfortunately you, Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. At least Neverwinter Nights allows you to explore each chapter's areas in whatever order you want.
What makes non-linearity so fun? I would suggest there are five main reasons:
1. The feeling that you're playing your own game. If you thoroughly shuffle a deck of 52 playing cards, chances are overwhelming that that particular arrangement of cards has never existed before. I like the same feeling in a CRPG: that the game I'm playing has never been played by another player. No other player has ever exited the Oblivion dungeon, headed back to the prison to try to turn himself in and, finding no recourse to do that, punched the guard on duty so he could be arrested and finish serving his sentence. But I did, last time I played.
2. Honest-to-God role playing. Why did I do that sequence last time I played Oblivion? I decided my character was going to be an ex-guard himself, committed to the principles of law and order, who had made a bad decision and was suffering horrible guilt for it. In that game, you can invent such complex characters and role-play them accordingly. In Baldur's Gate you can (at least for a time) decide you always hated Gorion and head off in a random direction looking for gold. Or you can develop a pathological hatred for bandits and spend hours patrolling the Sword Coast collecting their scalps. Ultimately you have to capitulate to the main quest if you want to "win," but non-linearity allows you to do it the way you want to do it.
3. Backtracking. Ever visit your old High School and walk its corridors, using the experience to gauge how much you've changed since then? You get some of the same feeling wandering the streets of New Sorpigal (in Might & Magic VI) after clearing out a map full of dragons. Remember how the goblins in Goblinwatch gave you such trouble when you were level 1? Well, they've re-spawned since then. I love taking my level 30 characters into some dungeon on the first map and committing nonstop slaughter of my erstwhile archnemeses.
4. The joy of exploration. Most nonlinear games--though not all--seed their expansive gameworlds with interesting things to find and do, including plenty of side quests. Baldur's Gate has a village of Xvarts for no other reason except that you stumble upon them and have to decide whether to slaughter them or flee. In another map, you're wandering along through the forest and see a statue of a fighter in the middle of nowhere. Just as you realize "hey, that's not a statute!" here comes a basilisk. That's CRPG gold.
5. Replayability. This reason builds on the other four, but it's still worth mentioning. There would be no reason to replay The Bard's Tale unless enough time had passed that you simply forgot it. By allowing you freedom of movement, however, and the attendant role-playing and exploration that come with it, you could replay some games dozens of times and create new experiences each time. The funny thing is, I sometimes don't capitalize on this advantage: I often struggle to keep myself from playing a game the same way I've already played it.
Non-linearity, of course, has to be coupled with a game world worth exploring. I suppose that, technically speaking, Akalabeth is fairly nonlinear, but its effect is muted since you can't really go anywhere. Ditto Wizardry, Ultima I, Ultima II, Wizardry, and so on.
In last night's posting, I said that Might & Magic I was one of the most nonlinear games I've ever played. I suppose I should have said it was one of the most nonlinear that also had a large game world. In that sense, it certainly takes the prize as the first CRPG to allow completely open-ended exploration, including not telling you anything about your main quest! (I am assured there is one by readers.) This solves my mystery of why I love the game in a way that I didn't with the identically-interfaced The Bard's Tale II.
What are some very linear or very nonlinear CRPGs that I neglected to discuss here?
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BuckGB at GameBanshee posted a link to this article today and defended some of the linear games I mentioned, as did some of the comments. I admit I misspoke a bit when I said "the worst CRPGs are completely linear" and then proceeded to name Dungeon Siege, Jade Empire, and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal as examples. Dungeon Siege I don't apologize for, but never would I try to defend my inclusion of Jade Empire and Throne of Bhaal on a list of "the worst" CRPGs. As it happens, I enjoyed both games immensely despite their linearity. They both offer excellent dialog and superior role-playing choices.
Thus, I probably overemphasized this aspect a bit. But generally speaking, I think that if two games are equal in other respects, the nonlinear one is the better of the two. Might & Magic beats The Bard's Tale. Pool of Radiance beats Champions of Krynn. Shadows of Amn beats Throne of Bhaal. Ultima VII Part I beats Ultima VII Part II. This is only in my opinion, of course, but then again it's my blog.
The GameBanshee post, along with comments on another site, do answer the question with which I started this posting: "Am I safe in saying that nobody likes linearity in a CRPG?" The answer is no, I'm not safe; many people like linearity in CRPGs. I don't get them, but they exist.


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Cut a length of jute just about 36", thread through yarn needle and knot one end.
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Zermatt shows off its freeriding credentials
Freeriders are raving about the fact that Zermatt has the highest and most beautiful slopes in the Alps. Ideal for jumping down, against an outstanding mountain panorama. For the freeriding community February is Zermatt's showcase month. That's when the world's two best freeriding teams are set to compete over a period of one week.
When it comes to freeriding, Samuel Anthamatten is Zermatt's go-to guy. As a pro athlete his expertise as head guide is invaluable for the Swatch Skiers Cup. Freeriding is all about skiing in open natural terrain; it's also known as "backcountry" or "off-piste". And anyone venturing off-piste has to be expert in deep powder skiing, know all about avalanches and, above all, be aware of where in the Zermatt region crevasses can become a deadly hazard. It takes plenty of preparations to make freeriding look as easy as it does. Freeriders spend a lot of time with binoculars, observing and studying the slopes they want to ski down. They memorise the gullies and slopes so they can track the ideal line, out in the terrain. But, in Zermatt, it's local expert Samuel Anthamatten who determines where they can ski, and whether conditions allow the contests to take place – for the safety of the freeriders themselves.
Amercias vs. Europa
Teams from America and Europe will be competing against each other at the Swatch Skiers Cup (10 to 15 February 2013). The top riders from the big mountain and slope style scene are a close-knit community. Cool and confident they stand on the slopes, and once they're off, their jumps and figures all look so easy and effortless. America's captain and defending champion is the charismatic Cody Townsend. Europe's captain and opponent, together with his team, is Sweden's Kaj Zackerisson.
Spectators welcome
These 16 elite athletes are bound to have a magnetic effect on Zermatt. The races are to be broadcast on several TV channels, with many journalists from the print and online media arriving just for the occasion. Spectators are most welcome at Schwarzsee and Furgg. The exceptional talents on show include South Tyrol's young talent Markus Eder, Richard Permin (F) and Sverre Liliequist (Swe), with Josh Daiek and Rory Bushfield (both from the US) on America's team. The Restaurant Käsestube at Furgg and the Restaurant Schwarzsee provide ideal vantage points for those superlative action-packed shots of the freeriding stars. Other contests are expected to be held in the area of the Äschhorn or the Alphubel, with a helicopter shuttle. Spectators also have the opportunity to watch the stars train at the Gravity Park.
All the athletes, Americans and Europeans alike, will be staying for a week (10 - 15 February 2013) at the Hotel Backstage. Autographs: On Wednesday, 13.2. and Friday 15.2., at 5 pm in the bar Vernissage of the hotel Backstage.
Samuel Anthamatten (27) is making his expert knowledge as pro freerider and Zermatt terrain specialist available for the Swatch Skiers Cup. As head guide in charge, the qualified mountain guide and skiing instructor will determine which slopes are to be used. "The whole staging of the Swatch Skiers Cup is quite unique for Zermatt," says Samuel Anthamatten. As he explains, Zermatt has the right landscape, including every altitude level from sub-alpine to high-alpine. And that's not all: "We have everything – the mountains, the hotels, the night life and the good food," he adds. After all, freeriders have been known to enjoy the odd night out too.
"This event puts Zermatt right at the focal point of the global freerider community, making a name for itself among an important guest target group with thrilling images," says Marketing Manager Marc Scheurer from Zermatt Tourism. Samuel Anthamatten couldn't agree more: "It's not about pulling in the crowds; it's about showing that Zermatt is simply perfectly calibrated for this sporting discipline."
Zermatt also offers attractive slopes for freeriders who are not (yet) among the star attractions. 38 km of yellow slopes are available across a variety of skiing areas – the Rothorn, Stockhorn/Hohtälli/Triftji, Sandiger Boden and Schwarzsee. These areas are accessible by ski lift and marked as avalanche-safe. They are packed with hillocks and gullies, some of them at angles that require strong nerves. But if there's any doubt, the golden rule is always: book a mountain guide.


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