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Joey Amato
The Liberty Bell's home on Independence Mall is as powerful and dramatic as the bell itself. Throughout the expansive, light-filled center, larger-than-life historic documents and graphic images explore the facts and the myths surrounding the bell. Photo credit: photo credit: J. Fusco / Visit Philadelphia®
The first time I visited Philadelphia was for last year's NLGJA conference and to be perfectly honest, I really didn't think much of the city. The main reason for my feeling was mostly because I was stuck in a hotel conference room most of my stay. Apart from brief visits to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The 'Rocky Stairs', aka, the Philadelphia Art Museum, I really didn't have the opportunity to explore the city.
Independence Hall, in Philadelphia's Historic District, is the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Photo credit: J. Fusco / Visit Philadelphia®
Fast forward almost 1 year later and I found myself in the City of Brotherly Love once again. This time was for pleasure, not work, so I knew my experience would be drastically different than my last. And I was right!
I stayed at the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City, which is located pretty much in the heart of the city. What I like most about the city is its walkability. The property is brand new, and the amenities are very nice. Most rooms offer great views of the city, but its biggest asset is the location.
The exterior of the newly opened Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City. Photo credit: Cambria Hotels / Facebook
I began my stay in Philly with a trip to the Liberty One Observation Deck. Not only is it atop one of the city's most iconic buildings, but it will also give you the chance to get yourself oriented and familiar with the city. I always like to view a city from an observation tower when I first arrive as it tends to help me navigate easier.
From high atop the 57th floor of Liberty Place, visitors will be gobsmacked by the 360° landscapes that stretch for miles while also hearing tidbits of Philadelphia's past and its evolution into a major American city. Photo credit: D. Cruz / Visit Philadelphia®
I recommend visiting Maison 208 for dinner. The gorgeous, two-floor restaurant from Top Chef contestant Sylva Senat stands out in Midtown Village's dining scene—and not just because of its spacious design and retractable roof, the only one in the city. Maison's New American menu offers cleverly chic updates on American dishes. The cocktail list includes delicious concoctions such as the "black rose," made with vermouth-and-blackberry and dressed with rosemary.
After dinner, head to the Gayborhood. Yes, that's the actual name of their gay neighborhood. There are dozens of gay nightlife venues in this part of town so and it's almost impossible to visit them all. Usually I like to highlight a few venues that I enjoyed, but Philadelphia's Gayborhood really offers so many nightlife options that it's hard to focus on just one or two. There really is something for everyone.
The Gayborhood 13th street and Locust rainbow sign. Photo credit: J. Smith / Visit Philadelphia®
If you aren't hungover the following morning, I suggest waking up early, grabbing a nice breakfast at the hotel's restaurant Social Circle and then walking up Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the famed Rocky Stairs. You will see dozens of folks reenacting the Rocky scene, so don't be embarrassed if you want to run up the stairs as well. The top of the stairs also offers a great view of the city.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a world-class art museum located at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Photo credit: J. Fusco / Visit Philadelphia®
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the third-largest art museum in the country and houses an extraordinary collection that spans 2,000 years of artistic achievement. A one-acre garden features an ever-changing selection of sculpture. During my visit, the museum was exhibiting Keith Smith at Home, the first major monographic exhibition in 50 years of the work of Keith Smith, an LGBT American bookmaker, photographer and craft-centered artist. Smith's highly personal pieces deal with his home, coming out and change. The museum library's accompanying exhibition explores Smith's bookmaking process.
Along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, swing by the Rodin Museum, home to the largest Rodin collection outside of Paris. Masterpieces that can be found here include The Thinker, Eternal Springtime and The Gates of Hell, plus a beautiful formal garden.
Rodin Museum. Photo credit: Joey Amato / Pride Journey
For a unique cultural experience, head to Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, site of the continent's first Japanese garden. Created for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, Shofuso includes a traditional 17th-century-style house—a 1953 postwar gift from Japan to the U.S.—and a stunning, 1.2-acre Japanese pond and garden by landscape designer Tansai Sano. We had the opportunity to feed the beautiful koi and explore the house and tearoom.
Explore Shofuso Japanese House and Garden featuring full of landscaped gardens alongside a ceremonial tea house and koi pond. Photo credit: J. Fusco / Visit Philadelphia®
After a long day of sightseeing, head to Serpico. I had the opportunity to dine with the Scott Conant, LGBTQ editor at Comcast. It was love at first bite. He even invited us to a private dance party, but I wasn't feeling that well, so decided to call it a night. We still had another jam-packed day ahead of us.
After breakfast, I left for The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). Open to the public free of charge, the ICA has been instrumental in showcasing the work of emerging and under-recognized artists for more than 50 years. The ICA led the way with the first-ever museum shows of Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin, Robert Indiana and other influential artists. Tag: Proposals on Queer Play and the Ways Forward, on display during my visit, explores how the expanding influence of digital and online technologies, fandom subcultures and artistic discourse has created new possibilities for queer identification, changing how personal roles and forms of expressions are defined in contemporary society. I wasn't a huge fan of this exhibition. Although I am a huge fan of fine art, this particular exhibit was a bit too abstract for my taste.
Ever since Andy Warhol and his entourage caused a near-riot here in 1965, the ICA has been shaking up the city with shows revealing the hottest and coolest trends in contemporary art. Photo credit: J. Fusco / Visit Philadelphia®
It's always 5:00 somewhere, so I decided to head to Philadelphia Distilling, which is housed in an old, 15,000 square-foot Fishtown factory. Philly's first post-Prohibition distillery uses hand-hammered copper stills and Hall-Woodford wooden fermentation vessels to create batches of Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Blue Coat Barrel Finished Gin, Vieux Carré Absinthe, Penn 1681 Vodka and THE BAY Seasoned Vodka. The distillery offers a full bar and restaurant with an outdoor patio and a tasting room. I really enjoyed most every spirit we sampled. The absinthe however carries quite a punch.
If you're in town on a Sunday, go to Bud & Marilyn's for brunch. Located in the heart of the Gayborhood, Bud & Marilyn's is a retro-inspired restaurant-bar owned and operated by business and life partners chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. Inspired by Turney's restaurateur grandparents, the restaurant serves new takes on American classics like meatloaf, wedge salad and chop suey, paired with cocktails like the Blinker, a whiskey sour made with rye, and Marilyn's O-F, a brandy old-fashioned.
Bud & Marilyn's in Philly's Gayborhood. Photo credit: Bud & Marilyn's / Facebook
It is safe to say this visit to Philadelphia was extremely different than my last experience. I really felt like I had a chance to explore the city and get a feel for some of its neighborhoods. I enjoyed it so much that I am eager to visit again in the near future.
Pride Journeys is an LGBT travel website dedicated to sharing travel reviews and news of interest to the LGBT community. For more info, visit www.PrideJourneys.com.
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Pride Journeys: San Antonio
Nashville-based travel blogger Joey Amato is the publisher of Pride Journeys, an LGBT travel blog and destination PR firm targeting LGBT tourists.
Pride Journey's Joey Amato travels to Seattle in the Pacific Northwest to discover what the Emerald City has to offer for the LGBTQ+ traveler.
Seattle skyline from Kerry Park / photo credit: CommunistSquared / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
A journey to the Pacific Northwest is something I always look forward to. I love the natural beauty of Seattle and of course the abundance of fresh seafood the city has to offer. Its proximity to both Portland and Vancouver are also benefits and the three cities are connected via Amtrak, so visitors can easily turn a trip to the Emerald City into a multi-destination vacation.
Amtrak's King Street Station is conveniently location just south of downtown in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood / photo credit: Amtrak / website
Whenever I travel to a city, I like to search for the local LGBT publications. In this case, pick up a copy of Unite Seattle and Seattle Gay News for an overview of local happenings. On many occasions, I discovered wonderful events taking place in a city that I would not have known about had I not read a local gay publication. Plus, it's a great way to meet the community. You can easily find the publications at any one of the gay bars and restaurants in Capitol Hill or even at a new hotspot called Lumber Yard, a sports bar located in the White Center neighborhood, about 15 minutes from downtown.
The Lumber Yard in Seattle's White Center neighborhood / photo credit: The Lumber Yard Bar / Facebook
I began my experience in Seattle with a VIP Food Tour of Pike Place Market organized through Savor Seattle Food Tours. I usually can't function in the morning if I don't have breakfast, but guests should come hungry to this tour. Our intimate group met at Indi Chocolate, a very nice shop that produces delicious chocolate in addition to cacao-based products including teas, spice rubs, and body care products all made from cocoa butter. Over the next two hours, we journeyed through the market tasting homemade biscuits, fresh Rainier cherries, maple bacon doughnuts and sipping on specialty teas. In total, we visited 8 different vendors including the famous flying fish stand…yes, those guys who throw the fish. You'll be glad you woke up early to experience the market before the other 30,000 people who visit each day.
Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market / photo credit: Pike Place Market / Facebook
Directly across the street from Pike Place Market is the original Starbucks Coffee. I was misled by travel sites and was told to visit a different shop around the corner but was later informed that the location on 1st Avenue is truly the first. This was evident by the dozens of tourists posing for photos outside the store.
Starbucks original store in Seattle's Pike Place Market / photo credit: Starbucks / website
The last visited Seattle, a little company called Amazon was just getting started. Fast forward a decade later, the tech behemoth has penetrated almost every part of the city. Some may say they have grown too much, but there are some advantages, most notably, Amazon Go. My friend Jared took me there and it was a fun experience. You need to download the Amazon Go app on your phone to enter. It's linked to your bank account and you literally just pick up any items you'd like from sandwiches to wine – and walk out the door. Your account will be charged within an hour. It's quite remarkable. In the same part of town are the Amazon Spheres, which took over 2 years to construct and are home to more than 40,000 plants from the cloud forest regions of over 30 countries.
Amazon's Seattle Spheres bring a direct link to nature in an urban landscape / photo credit: Biodin / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Not too far from Amazon's headquarters is the Mayflower Park Hotel. Built in 1927 the property earned the distinction of being a Historic Hotel of America. Both the lobby as well as the rooms are elegantly appointed with rich fabrics, dark woods and showcase the hotel's history as one of the finest privately-owned hotels in the region.
The entrance to the historic Mayflower Park Hotel is conveniently located near Pike Place Market / photo credit: Mayflower Park Hotel / Facebook
After a quick wardrobe change, I was ready for a night out on the town. Capitol Hill is Seattle's gayborhood, consisting of dozens of LGBT restaurants, bars, retail shops and professional businesses. Capitol Hill is a nice walk from the hotel, so if weather permits, I'd suggest taking a leisurely stroll.
Once there, head to Union, a brand-new gay hotspot with a full menu, outdoor patio and some of the hottest bartenders in town. While in Capitol Hill, check out Queer Bar, The Cuff, R Place, Madison Pub, and Pony. They are all within blocks of each other and each offer a different vibe and crowd.
Rainbow crosswalk in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, the city's LGBTQ hub / photo credit: Michael Hinsch / Visit Seattle
Begin your next day with a trip to Seattle Center, home of the iconic Space Needle. I suggest fighting the hangover and arriving at opening, otherwise you'll be waiting in line for at least an hour to journey to the top of the structure. Built in 1962, the Space Needle stands 605 feet tall and offers 360-degree views from its three main viewing areas. The observation level features the world's first-ever revolving glass floor, known as The Loupe. It took me about 10 minutes to build up enough courage to even step foot onto The Loupe. Those afraid of heights will be hesitant to even come close to newest attraction.
The Loupe – the world's first revolving glass floor – at the newly renovated Space Needle / photo credit: John Lok / Space Needle LLC
I'd head to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) immediately after the Space Needle as it seems to get crowded early on and is definitely loved among families, especially since their latest exhibition Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes opened. The collection features more than 300 original artifacts, including some of Marvel's most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes and props, many of which have never-before been seen by the public. The exhibition tells the Marvel story through comics, film and other media, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the company in 2019.
The Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, is dedicated to contemporary popular culture / photo credit: Museum of Pop Culture / Facebook
I found the Nirvana exhibit to be the most fascinating part of MoPOP. Growing up, I wasn't really a huge fan of the band nor the Grunge scene, but after visiting, I really learned how that era of music shaped pop culture. It was one of the last genres of music to influence a fashion and lifestyle. I left the exhibition with a deeper understand and appreciation of not only the band's music but the genre as a whole.
Complete your tour of Seattle Center with a visit to Chihuly Garden and Glass dedicated to the works of local glass artisan Dale Chihuly. The Exhibition Hall contains eight galleries offering a comprehensive look at Chihuly's most significant works including: Glass Forest, Northwest Room, Sealife Room and Chandeliers. The gift shop also gives guests a chance to purchase a one-of-a-kind work of art by the legendary artist, if you have a few thousand dollars to spare.
Chihuly Garden and Glass, a must-see during your visit to Seattle, is located next to the Sky Needle / photo credit: Chihuly Garden and Glass / website
If you're hungry, head to Mamnoon, a delicious gay-owned Middle Eastern restaurant. I highly recommend trying the Mamnoon Falafel consisting of Palouse farm's chickpeas, cabbage, tomato, pickles, yogurt, tarator and herbs or their famous Za'atar, which is commonly known as the king of Lebanese street food. Since you did a lot of walking earlier in the morning, it's ok to reward yourself with an order of the Harra Spiced Frites with cilantro and house made harra ketchup. You'll thank me later!
Mamnoon Falafel with Harra Spiced Frites / photo credit: Mamnoon / Facebook
Seattle is definitely all it's cracked up to be. I love the cultural diversity especially when it comes to the variety of cuisine. I did find 3 days a bit short to really appreciate the city and the surrounding regions, most notably Washington's wine country located in the Tri-Cities, Walla Walla Valley and Yakima Valley. I'll have to visit again to focus on that region of the state to get my wine fix.
Union Station in Kansas City with they skyline of downtown in the background. Photo credit: Linanster / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The only things I knew about Kansas City prior to visiting, were the tales of legendary BBQ and the Chiefs. I went with an open mind and little expectations. The city has been generating a lot of positive buzz as of late, so I thought I'd see what all the talk was about. I found the city to be on the cusp of a breakthrough so to speak. A sleeping dragon ready for its day in the sun. The next "It City" – Nashville being the current "It City" and where I reside.
For starters, Kansas City airport is literally the smallest international airport I've ever been to. But that will all change in the next few years as it undergoes a major transformation. Icelandair just began flying direct routes to its capital city of Reykjavik and other routes are being added regularly.
The 21c Museum Hotel served as my home for the weekend. The small chain is known for embracing the LGBT community and is located in cities that aren't always known for being LGBT-friendly destinations (Des Moines, Lexington, Fayetteville, among others), so staying here is always a safe and comfortable option. This particular property is located in the historic Savoy Hotel in downtown Kansas City. The hotel opened this summer and is led by a welcoming, knowledgeable, and quite attractive staff. The one downside of the property is the fitness center, which is has serious acoustic problems. Furthermore, the free weights are located in a dark corner of the gym, a problem that can easily be fixed but is a bit uncomfortable currently.
The historic Savoy Hotel and Grill building has been transformed into 21c Kansas City — museum, boutique hotel, and chef-driven restaurant, nestled between the Power & Light district and River Market in downtown Kansas City. Photo credit: 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City / Facebook
Having arrived a bit later in the day, I decided to stay on property for dinner. The hotel's restaurant, The Savoy, doesn't serve your standard hotel fare. I began my meal with a delicious steak tartare, followed by the fish of the day, which was cooked to perfection. The most exciting part of the meal however, was the Baked Alaska. I have not seen that item on a menu outside of a cruise ship and even though I tend to skip dessert, I felt the need to give it a try. I'm glad I did. It was absolutely delicious. I even convinced the table adjacent to me to order some. The only thing it was missing was the tableside flambé.
Once the oldest restaurant west of the Mississippi, The Savoy at 21c new contemporary and light-filled dining room is adjacent to the historic bar and lounge. Photo credit: 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City / Facebook
The next morning, I began my tour of Kansas City with a brief visit to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. As I was approaching the building, I thought to myself how similar it looked to the Sydney Opera House, and sure enough, it was designed by the same architect. The Kauffman Center is one of the most technically advanced performing arts centers in the nation, with each of its two major concert halls designed to be acoustically perfect. The halls share a common area which the designer hoped would serve as a space where people attend different shows can comingle.
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, an architectural icon and home for the performing arts in Kansas City. Photo credit: Hayden Gascoigne / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
A short drive away is the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which houses more than 35,000 works of art. The building itself is quite impressive and architecturally, it reminded me of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Recently, the Nelson opened the American Indian galleries, which are the largest collection devoted to this category of art in the world. Another wonderful component of the museum is the outdoor Sculpture Park which contains more than 30 sculptures. Watch out for the sprinklers though. My guide and I received a complimentary shower while walking through the park, but it was welcomed given the intense heat of the summer.
The Nelson-Atkins is a comprehensive art museum with works of art dating from ancient to contemporary. Photo credit: Americasroof / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
All of this culture got me hungry, so I heard about a fairly new establishment that served up great BBQ called Char Bar. The majority of the meal didn't blow me away; I found it on par with BBQ I can find locally in Nashville, but the one standout, and something that Kansas City is known for are burnt ends. I almost didn't order them, but my dining companion convinced me to order a side potion. I still salivate when I think of them. Burnt ends may be the best BBQ item I've ever had…ever. Yes, they are that good. If you ever visit Kansas City, burnt ends are a must!
Char Bar serves up Kansas City-style BBQ in a southern-inspired smokehouse that serves as playground where carnivores, herbivores and locavores can co-mingle peacefully. Photo credit: Char Bar / Facebook
Spend some time in the Crossroads Arts District, consisting of fine art galleries, cute clothing boutiques and old historic buildings before heading out to Bistro 303, the gay bar where Kansas City's LGBT community "begins" their evening. I don't party as much as I used to, so I decided to begin and end my evening at 303. The laid-back establishment offers a nice cross-section of the city's community and serves inexpensive, but well-poured cocktails. Within minutes of sitting at the bar, I was involved in a friendly conversation with some of the locals, who told me about Missie B's, the popular drag bar in the city. Apparently, it's the place everyone goes to after Bistro 303. I'll have to find out for myself next time I visit.
Bistro 303 is a gay little bistro and bar featuring a French-bistro-inspired menu, accompanied by craft cocktails and relaxing wine in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Photo credit: Bistro 303
If partying isn't your cup of whiskey, wake up early the next morning and head to River Market for breakfast. In operation since 1857, the market is the largest farmers' market in the region and consists of over 140 vendors. It was nice to grab a cup of coffee and freshly baked muffin and watch the bustling crowd begin their day.
Kansas City is home to the National World War I Museum and Memorial. The moving memorial provides a first-hand look into the war. I would suggest jumping on a guided tour of the museum as the volunteers are extremely knowledgeable about not only the war, but the museum itself. Soon after the war ended, Kansas City leaders formed the Liberty Memorial Association to create the memorial in honor of the men and women who had served in the war. If you have the chance, journey to the top of the 217-foot tower for unobstructed views of the city but be prepared to wait in line for a while.
Aerial photo of the National WWI Museum and Memorial with the Kansas City skyline. Photo credit: National WWI Museum / Wikimedia
Those looking for a unique experience should head to SD Strong Distilling. Located in Parkville, Missouri, it is the world's only known distillery in a cave. I was lucky enough to get a tour and tasting of the distillery located 65-feet underground.
For dinner, head over to Café Trio, an upscale, gay-owned restaurant which offers killer martini's, a tasty menu and live entertainment on their grand piano. Begin your meal with the Trio Caprese consisting of fresh heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil oil, cracked pepper and sea salt. It is the perfect appetizer to share with a partner. Follow that with the Diver Scallops with a charred corn risotto and lobster jus. I love a good scallop dish and Café Trio didn't disappoint.
Scallops are a favorite at gay-owned Cafe Trio. Photo credit: Café Trio / Facebook
Overall, Kansas City was a pleasant surprise even though I didn't have a chance to catch a Chiefs game. If you're looking for relaxed, friendly, inexpensive city to visit, I would definitely add KC to your list.
Jesse Walker, Pride Journeys
The Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge crossing the Genesee River with Downtown Rochester in the background. Photo credit: Visit Rochester
Nestled 90 minutes from Niagara Falls and just off of the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the Finger Lakes region of New York, you'll find the truly limitless city of Rochester. Known for numerous festivals and events throughout the year, immense history, world class museums, and its inclusive hospitality, New York State's third largest city has something for everyone. I recently explored the city for myself and my expectations were consistently exceeded. My visit coincided with Rochester's Pride Fest. The inclusiveness of the city is apparent, and I felt welcome from the start. "Roc Pride," as it's known, is one of the largest Pride festivals in the state outside of NYC. Complete with events, music, and a parade, there's plenty to experience during this week-long celebration.
When you ask how far something is from the city center, locals will say "about 15 minutes or so." That's because, well, it's true. The greater Rochester region has a population of about 1 million people, so getting from place-to-place is quite stress-free. With nonstop flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Charlotte, New York City, Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, and more, the city is as accessible as ever. For a central location, stay at the East Avenue Inn & Suites. The staff is friendly, the rooms are spacious, and the entire property was recently renovated. Better yet, the location is superb as you can walk to numerous shops and restaurants all within a few short blocks.
East Avenue Inn & Suites in the East End, the heart of Rochester's Arts and Entertainment District. Photo credit: East Avenue Inn & Suites / Facebook
Upon arriving, the bar for the trip was set high after a visit to The Strong National Museum of Play. This interactive museum has a surprise around every corner, and something for absolutely everyone. Learn about the history of toys, why playtime is so important, and check out the Toy Hall of Fame to see your favorite childhood toys. There's even a mini Wegman's where kids can play 'customer' or 'cashier' at the beloved supermarket chain.
The Strong museum engages kids of all ages with hands-on exhibits and the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games. Photo credit: The Strong Museum / Facebook
After a full day of travel, it was time for dinner. I visited The Playhouse / Swillburger, which is an arcade/restaurant housed in an old church. The burgers and beer are great, but the tater tots are an absolutely must. Check out what the special is for the day, and enjoy. After eating, take a few steps over into the arcade area to enjoy classic games, like Pac-Man and pinball, or immersive and modern thrills like the Jurassic Park game.
Your time in Rochester wouldn't be complete without a visit to the home of one of its most famous residents, George Eastman. Now a world-class museum, gallery, theater, and film/photograph archive, the beautiful home and gardens at The George Eastman Museum will tell the Kodak founder's story from behind the lens. Tour the mansion to get a glimpse of his lavish lifestyle, see the famous elephant in his living room, and learn why he literally cut his house in half. The archives house over one million pieces of film, photographs, and other cinematic artifacts or technologies of importance to the industry. With many rotating exhibitions, there will always be new artwork and exhibits to explore, along with summer events such as their concert series held outdoors on the lawn.
World's foremost museum of photography and cinema located on the historic estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography. Photo credit: George Eastman Museum / Facebook
Anywhere I go, I look to try the local beers. One of the oldest and continually operating breweries in America just happens to be in Rochester – The Genesee Brewery. Named after the Genesee River which flows through the city, the Genesee Brew House is located in the heart of the city overlooking a stunning view of High Falls. When it's nice out, sit on the balcony or the rooftop for full appreciation of the view. Plus, order the pretzel appetizer.
Genesee Brew House features a roof-top deck and beer garden in the heart of Rochester. Photo credit: The Genesee Brewery / Facebook
Rochester has a buzzing art and culture scene. I've been to traditional galleries before, and Artisan Works is everything but a traditional gallery. This non-profit creative community space supports local artists by purchasing their art for display in their 40,000 square foot facility, containing over 500,000 unique pieces. Each turn brings you into a new theme, era, style, or collection. Everywhere you look, you'll see something new and extraordinary. After, head over to the Memorial Art Gallery (the "MAG") for an art experience spanning across 5,000 years. With pieces from around the world, the 14-acre campus features an outdoor sculpture garden with unique pieces open year-round. The MAG features several LGBT artists in the collection and hosts events as part of Roc Pride.
Argentum: Double-Positive, a light sculpture by Jim Sanborn, is on exhibit outside University of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery. Photo credit: Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester / Facebook
On my final day, I enjoyed an iced coffee at Equal Grounds Coffee House, located in the trendy South Wedge neighborhood. It was then time to learn some history. I stopped by the Frederick Douglass Statue in Highland Park, before visiting the gravesites of Douglass and Susan B. Anthony at Mount Hope Cemetery. Both activists were friends and worked alongside each other for their movements. The Susan B. Anthony National House & Museum showcases Anthony's actual home where she lived, organized her community, and was arrested for voting illegally due to being a woman. The home is exceptionally preserved and educational about the incredible work she did.
Up next, the Park Avenue Food Tour by Flower City Food Tours. Pro tip: Don't eat breakfast on this day! This 3-hour tour brings you to 8 unique locations along Park Avenue ranging from a local staple, Jines, to Baker Street Bakery, and Magnolia's Deli and Cafe, where President Obama dined in 2013 for lunch while passing through Rochester. (Check out the pictures on the wall from his visit!) This tour was not only delicious, but I learned a lot about the neighborhood and its history. Some of the restaurant owners were even present to greet the group and provide additional information about the food or drink options.
Be sure to stop by Living Roots, an urban winery that makes wines based on the two hometowns of its owners – Rochester, NY, and Adelaide, South Australia. They source grapes from both the Finger Lakes region as well as Adelaide Hills to provide a tasty balance of flavor.
One must-see is Radio Social. This state-of-the-art restaurant, bar, event space, and bowling alley features some of the best food I had on the entire trip. I strongly suggest the Kubaneh 'Pull Apart' Bread and the Chicken Kebab Pita. My drink of choice here was the "Up the Bracket" Have some fun with a few games of bowling before taking a few pictures around the totally 'Instagrammable' interior.
A state-of-the-art bowling alley, restaurant, bar, music venue, and social club located in Rochester's historical Stromberg-Carlson warehouse. Photo credit: Radio Social / Facebook
As part of Roc Pride, Rochester Pedal Tours provided a fun way to get from bar-to-bar. Check out the numerous LGBT bars, each with its own flair. Enjoy the great drinks, fun atmosphere, and meet new friends at places like The Avenue Pub and Lux Lounge. For a late-night snack, check out Swan Dive, a new restaurant that mixes a classic diner with a modern and upscale aura.
Rochester is a welcoming destination for all types, and I highly recommend adding it to your travel list. You'll discover new events and festivals throughout the year, and will experience the seasonal beauty from the region.


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Gov. Phil Scott visited the North Williston Cattle Company Thursday to unveil a voluntary program aimed at encouraging environmental responsibility among Vermont farmers.
It was, to some, an ironic choice: The farm uses sludge and biosolids from a nearby wastewater treatment plant to fertilize some of its crops — a controversial practice in the environmental community. In fact, a bill under consideration in the Vermont legislature would ban the practice.
The new program is called the Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program. Farms enrolling in the program will be subject to soil testing and other measurements. If they pass the tests, they will be certified as using best-management practices to minimize their environmental impact.
"Farmers in Vermont have a lot to contend with," Scott remarked. "Whether it's running the business itself, dealing with the weather, caring for animals, growing crops, and navigating all the rules and regulations that are put into place.
"Many farms and farmers across the state are going above and beyond to protect the environment. They're putting in extra time and extra money to protect our soils and our rivers, and to ensure a bright future for the next generation of farmers in our beautiful state. Now we have a program that uses a science-based approach to recognize farmers who are doing more and going farther to protect our natural resources."
The new program is getting a slow rollout. As many as 10 farms will be selected to take part in a pilot project over the next two years. At first, the only reward for success will be recognition; state officials say they hope to add more concrete rewards later through public-private partnerships.
Scott hailed North Williston Cattle Company as one of those farms that has gone the extra mile in stewardship; it is one of five farms already enrolled in VESP. However, as owner Lorenzo Whitcomb explained, the farm has for several years been using human waste as fertilizer in fields that grow cattle feed.
H.211 would phase out the use of human waste on farm fields; it will be under consideration during the 2018 session. The governor seemed only vaguely aware of the issue, and said he had not taken a position on the bill. But after the press conference, Agency of Natural Resources secretary Julie Moore hastened to offer her perspective on his behalf.
"I know there are concerns about viruses and bacteria as well as personal care products," she explained. "But there's a rigorous framework in place that allows us to have confidence in the quality of these materials."
One other key benefit, she added, is that the waste materials are put to use rather than being landfilled. On balance, she said, it's "a beneficial reuse."
Jon Groveman, policy and water program director for the Vermont Natural Resources Council, noted that a 2016 report by the Agency of Natural Resources, published before Moore became secretary, "contradicts her position."
The report reaches no firm conclusions on the wisdom of the practice, but it does point out potential hazards and cites alternative ways to dispose of sludge and biosolids. The text of H.211 quotes the report as evidence for a ban on agricultural use of human waste.
"There are pathogens, metals, chemicals and toxics" in the sludge, says Groveman. "To feed it to animals producing milk and beef — it's not a good way to go."
Moore insists that H.211 is "problematic. If there's an opportunity for beneficial reuse and it can be done safely and appropriately, we're all for it."
Apparently it depends on your definition of safety and appropriateness.
Thursday's cool, wet weather also hampered the VESP unveiling. It was designed as a photo opportunity. A demonstration of the farm's practices was on view, and there was an array of agricultural equipment set up on the lawn. The administration even offered aerial footage of the farm to TV outlets.
But because of intermittent rain, officials held the press conference inside a barn, the unmistakable scent of manure and the occasional mooing of the cattle adding a multi-sensual aspect to the event.


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From 'Bombings' To Beverly Hills: Asa Soltan Recalls Heartbreaking Escape From Iran
Source: Bravo
May. 26 2017, Published 9:52 a.m. ET
Asa Soltan lives a life of luxury now, but the Shahs of Sunset star details her heartbreaking childhood in "war-torn" Iran in her new book, Golden: Empowering Rituals to Conjure Your Inner Priestess, and RadarOnline.com has all the details.
"I was eight years old when my family fled our war-torn country of Iran," she wrote.
"The bombings always happened at night when it was pitch-dark outside," she described. "I spent those dark nights huddled with my family in the basement of our home, listening to the bombs falling with no idea where they would land."
"When the borders finally opened again in 1984, my parents didn't waste any time," she continued. "We left the next morning with a story about visiting my uncles in Germany for a week. Because we were expected to return to Iran only a week later, our luggage couldn't hint at the fact that we were really leaving for longer. We had one suitcase each to fill with our belongings, and we had to strategically choose what to pack."
Soltan, now 41, said that her parents left behind precious family heirlooms and most of their wealth as they fled. The reality star explains, it was "illegal to bring valuables across the border."
Still, tensions were high as they approached the border. But fortunately for them, the woman in front of them at the airport was trying to smuggle gold.
"The woman with the gold was immediately arrested, and though we felt for her, it was a lucky distraction," Soltan wrote. "Busy dealing with her, the guards just waved my family through."
When her family moved to Los Angeles, Calif., they were among the poorest in their Beverly Hills neighborhood, she said.
But, she rose to fame and fortune as a Persian pop princess shortly before Shahs of Sunset premiered in 2012.
Jermaine Jackson Jr.'s wife is now known for her huge gold jewelry. As a result of the experience, she has yet to return to Iran.
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Q: How to update the app dynamically whenerver any package or library is updated in flutter apps without updating the app I wanted to know that when a package or library is updated in futter ,we have to manually update the version name in pubspec file. but I want to do this without even updating the app which on play store or app store. I just want to update the app dynamically.This can be done in react native and here also it may be done in flutter. Please let me know if you have any idea
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A: This can't be done in Flutter.  React Native does it by hauling around the JS compiler.  The Flutter compiler (and all the tree-shaken unreferenced classes and methods) are simply gone at release delivery time.
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Colette Rosambert (née Rosenberg), née le  à Paris et morte le  dans la même ville, est une joueuse de tennis française des années 1930.

Elle a notamment atteint la finale du double dames à Roland-Garros en 1933, associée à sa compatriote Sylvie Jung Henrotin. L'année suivante, elle s'est imposée en double mixte aux côtés de Jean Borotra.

Fille de Willy Rosenberg, négociant, elle a épousé en 1935 le patron de presse Philippe Boegner, fils du pasteur Marc Boegner.

Palmarès (partiel)

Titre en double dames

Finale en double dames

Titre en double mixte

Parcours en Grand Chelem (partiel)
Si l'expression « Grand Chelem » désigne classiquement les quatre tournois les plus importants de l'histoire du tennis, elle n'est utilisée pour la première fois qu'en 1933, et n'acquiert la plénitude de son sens que peu à peu à partir des années 1950.

En simple dames

À droite du résultat, l'ultime adversaire.

En double dames

Sous le résultat, la partenaire ; à droite, l'ultime équipe adverse.

En double mixte

Sous le résultat, le partenaire ; à droite, l'ultime équipe adverse.

Notes et références

Naissance en décembre 1910
Naissance dans le 17e arrondissement de Paris
Décès en avril 1987
Décès dans le 18e arrondissement de Paris
Décès à 76 ans
Joueuse française de tennis
Championne de tennis titrée en Grand Chelem (double mixte)
Championne de tennis titrée à Roland-Garros

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Eleanor Holmes Norton's Long, Lonely Fight to Gain DC Voting Rights
DC's non-voting delegate has spent three decades in Congress on a mission for statehood. Why is she now willing to wait?
Matt Cohen
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Mother Jones illustration; Jacquelyn Martin/AP; Getty
There's a rectangular patchwork quilt that hangs above the doorway leading into US Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton's office that's easy to miss. It overlooks the doorway into the busy walls in the waiting room of her congressional office—walls littered with various framed mementos from her long career as the lone, non-voting delegate representing Washington, DC. The "non-voting" descriptor is obvious throughout her office: nearly every memento is a not-so-subtle reminder of the District of Columbia's 231-year struggle for equal rights and representation. A framed Washington Post poll from 2007 on support for statehood sits above a 2011 mailer from the DC statehood advocacy group DC Vote warning Congress not to tread on District affairs. Even the patchwork quilt, frayed at the edges and showing its age, dons Norton's de facto office mantra: "STATEHOOD 4 DC NOW."
The quilt, each square its own funky pattern of loud textures and cool earth tones, is so old Norton, 83-years-old herself, can't remember when she got it. "It's been years," she says with a chuckle. "Someone just made that for me, and I said, 'I gotta find someplace to hang that.'" The sentimentality and the bold but worn patterns reflect the tenacity and, sometimes, tedium of her career: For three decades, she's haunted the halls of Congress as the District's sole delegate, only the third person to ever hold the position. She's spent those years not just as a tireless advocate for the District but often a thorn in the side of any member of Congress who dared to meddle in DC's affairs, like when Maryland's Republican Rep. Andy Harris waged a war to challenge DC's marijuana decriminalization law. "If he wants a free ride—a free propaganda ride, a free messaging ride—on the backs of African American youth in my city, well, he's going to hear from me," she fired back at Harris in 2014. She's the national face of DC statehood, partially thanks to her frequent appearances on The Colbert Report as the faux nemesis of Stephen Colbert's smarmy Conservative idiot character, where he once joked that her position in Congress has "less power than a student body president."
Her decades-long work may finally be paying off. In early January, she yet again introduced her bill to grant statehood to the District of Columbia—something she has done for each of the past 14 sessions of Congress—except this time it came with 202 cosponsors and a Democrat in the White House who would sign the bill. After several sessions of spirited debate on the House floor, it passed in late April with universal support from House Democrats. It's expected to eventually get a full hearing and floor vote in the Senate—the farthest a DC statehood bill has ever gotten. Whether it will actually pass that floor vote, though, is a different question altogether, as not even all 50 Democrats in the Senate have said they'd support it—let alone the additional 10 Republicans that would be required to overcome a filibuster.
"I'm a third generation Washingtonian. That means nobody on my father's side of my family has ever experienced equality living here in the District of Columbia."
Still, for Norton to have gotten this far—despite decades of bad-faith opposition from Republicans and hollow gestures of support from fellow Democrats—is no small feat. Fifty-four percent of American voters support DC statehood according to a recent poll, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and President Joe Biden have both issued full-throated support. "The kind of support we have now is unparalleled," Norton says with the utmost confidence.
Which is why I found her comments to the Atlantic earlier this winter so surprising, as she urged Joe Biden to not push statehood for the District. "If he jumps DC statehood ahead of the two or three issues that have priority, people will think he's crazy," she said. "We're not ready to have him jump the issue on DC statehood yet. We have to do more homework in the Senate." After reaching a pinnacle moment, Norton is playing a careful game that might backfire: championing the progress made, but cautioning her constituents to be patient until 2022, when she's certain Democrats will gain a larger majority and finally have the will to act. But it's the Democratic Party's inability to forcefully fight to boost representation—while Republicans use their power in state houses to roll back voting rights—that just might doom Norton's cause for at least a decade or more.
Born Eleanor K. Holmes in Washington, DC in 1937, her mother was a school teacher and her father a civil servant. While attending Antioch College and grad and law school at Yale University, Norton was active in the civil rights movement and worked as an organizer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. She was an integral part of Mississippi Freedom Summer and worked closely with Medgar Evers, the renowned civil rights activist. After graduating from law school in 1964, she briefly clerked for Federal District Court Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr before going to work at the American Civil Liberties Union as an assistant legal director.
Norton's first big legal win came in 1970, when she represented 60 women who worked at Newsweek who spoke out against the magazine's policy of only allowing men to be reporters. She won the case and the magazine changed its policy. Shortly after that case, New York City Mayor John Lindsay appointed her as the head of the NYC Human Rights Commission in 1970, where she held the country's first hearings on discrimination against women. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed her to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she wrote the commission's first guidelines on sexual harassment in the work place that declared that harassment was a form of sexual discrimination and violated federal civil rights laws.
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton in February, 1993.
Laura Patterson/CQ Roll Call / AP
After she left her White House job, Norton stuck around her DC as a professor at Georgetown University Law Center. During that time she was a vocal anti-apartheid in South Africa activist and co-founded the Free South African movement with a 1984 sit-in at the South Afican Embassy. But the suppression of rights in her hometown was always at the front of her mind. "We're in 220 years of trying to get equality with the rest of America," Norton says. "I'm a third generation Washingtonian. That means nobody on my father's side of my family has ever experienced equality living here in the District of Columbia."
When she first came to Congress in 1991 she immediately got to work on a DC statehood bill in the House. But even with a Democrat-controlled House, in 1993 her bill was overwhelmingly voted down 277 to 153, with 40 percent of House Democrats voting against the measure, along with all but one Republican. "That vote did not prevail because Democrats then were divided between Southern Democrats, who eventually became Republicans, and the rest of us," Norton says. At the time, statehood was such an unrealistic possibility that to merely get a floor vote, even if it was soundly rejected, was nonetheless spun as a win, a necessary first step before eventual success. "I'm ready to declare victory right now," Norton said at the time. "This vote has surpassed my greatest expectations."
But any forward momentum disappeared as Democrats lost control of Congress in 1994 and wouldn't regain the chamber until the last two years of the Bush administration, in 2007. For more than 20 years following the 1993 floor vote, there wasn't even a congressional hearing on DC statehood, despite the fact that Norton continued to introduce her bill in every new Congress. In September 2014, a few months after then-President Barack Obama officially endorsed statehood for DC, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing about creating a new state out of DC—the first since the 1993 vote. But it never got further than that since it stood no chance in the Republican-controlled House. "Unfortunately, for most of my time in the Congress, I have been in the minority," Norton says.
The case for DC statehood is not hard to parse. More than 700,000 people live in the District—a population larger than Vermont and Wyoming—but it doesn't have the same representation in Congress. And that disenfranchisement predominantly affects people of color—DC has historically been a majority Black city. Beyond congressional representation, the city lacks the same authority as other local governments across the country. The federal government has control over some of DC's municipal affairs thanks to the Home Rule Act of 1973, which gives Congress the authority to block any laws passed by the DC council. That issue has only come up a handful of times—most notably in 1988 and 2011 when Congress voted to block the District from using local funds to cover abortion services, and again in 2014 when DC voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana.
"The years of work done by Congresswoman Norton, on the inside of the Congress, as well as the work done by us and other organizations on the outside have brought us to where we are now," says Bo Shuff, the executive director of the statehood advocacy nonprofit DC Vote.
While Norton has worked to keep the issue alive in Congress, statehood has gotten a bigger national boost in recent years thanks to a new generation of young activists. Groups like Shuff's DC Vote have long run campaigns to make people outside of the Beltway more aware of Washingtonian's plights. But 51 for 51—another statehood advocacy group founded in 2019 with the backing of national policy groups like Indivisible and Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence—helped push the issue further into the national sphere through a grassroots campaigning effort that had members traveling all over the country to speak with voters who were ignorant to the District's plight. Of course, the city's changing demographics over the past decade—what was once Chocolate City has become more vanilla as white transplants have flocked to the District over the past decade, at the cost of its once majority Black population—has also helped the statehood movement gain momentum. As more transplants move into DC, they become aware of the District's unique, disempowered status as a city whose residents pay the same in federal taxes yet don't get a vote in Congress.
But like most moral and legal issues these days, partisan politics have completely swallowed the debate. For the Republican Party, statehood is a line in the sand. The District's registered voters are mostly Democrats—more than 92 percent of DC voters chose Joe Biden last year—meaning that statehood for DC would likely equal two extra Senate seats for Democrats. Of course, no Republican will admit that that's the reason for the opposition. Instead, they have spent countless hours of debate in a pair of House hearings arguing that DC shouldn't be a state for a variety of silly reasons, like its lack of car dealerships or surplus of political yard signs, though chief among them that it is unconstitutional—an argument that holds little weight, especially after dozens of constitutional scholars sent a letter to Congress saying that it is, in essence, a nonsense excuse.
These arguments, at least on the House floor, have provoked the otherwise collected and even-keeled Norton to sometimes lose her cool. In one of the recent House debates on statehood, Norton had to scream at Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Penn.) to shut up for continuously interrupting her with illogical arguments. But she admits what happens on the House floor, stays there. "Well we don't have a good-faith conversation in those hearings," she says. "Off the floor, we're quite friendly. But, you know, don't mess with me during debate here."
There is currently one thing standing in the way of DC statehood, and it's not just Mitch McConnell and the 60-vote threshold of the filibuster. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who Norton likens to the Southern Democrats in 1993 who opposed statehood in that first House vote, has firmly planted his feet against it, while a few other Democratic senators have been conspicuously silent on the issue. Still, the Senate bill has a record number of co-sponsors and the Biden administration has enthusiastically endorsed the movement—something that his predecessor, Obama, only tepidly supported, to Norton's disappointment. "It wasn't enough," she says with an exasperated sigh. "He supported statehood, but we didn't get the kind of support for statehood that we've gotten from President Biden."
If you ask Norton how, exactly, the Democrats plan on abolishing the filibuster, she explains it with a confidence as if it has already happened: First, the Democrats are going to expand their majority in the House and Senate in the 2022 midterms. Then they're going to vote to abolish the filibuster. And then the DC statehood bill will promptly pass and be signed by the president. "That's why the Senate was given to the Democrats," in the last election, she says. "Let's see what they can do with it. If they manage to move anything ahead, they'll have to get rid of the filibuster. And if they get rid of the filibuster, we're on our way to statehood." She adds that, given that the Republican Party continues to endorse Donald Trump's Big Lie—that the 2020 election was stolen through unparalleled and completely unproven voter fraud—there's no way they're going to win any seats in 2022 and will, in fact, lose some competitive races.
But all that is riding on Senate Democrats and their ability to use their slight majority to their benefit—especially when it comes to voting rights, including statehood. The filibuster's 60-vote threshold is preventing Democrats from passing many of their big-ticket items—including the For the People Act, an omnibus voting rights bill that would protect states from the myriad voter suppression laws that state Republicans are currently pushing through in places like Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Arizona. With redistricting on the horizon, there's a lot riding on the 2022 midterms, especially considering that these voter restriction laws passed on the state level, along with gerrymandering, are teeing Republicans up to possibly regain control of Congress. "Congress has the power—and the responsibility—to ensure every American can participate in our democracy without jumping through ridiculous hoops intended to block their votes," Michael Waldmen, the president of the public policy think tank the Brennan Center, recently wrote.
Right now, what's standing in the way of Congress protecting voting rights for millions of people across the country is the same obstacle standing in the way of statehood: Manchin, the West Virginia Senator, and a handful of other Democrats unready to ditch the filibuster. Unless Manchin can be flipped on both the filibuster and statehood, the future of DC rests squarely on the unforeseeable outcome of the 2022 midterms—which might not go the way Norton thinks it will.
But she refuses to accept that alternative. She believes that country has had big shift in the past few years—in spite of, or perhaps because of, Trump, a shift that has set it on a crash course for DC statehood. "This is a country now that's had Black Lives Matter, we've had people to take down Confederate monuments," she explains. "There's a real pro-democracy movement that's been going on in this country now for at least four or five years. And DC is swept up in that."
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Justia Dockets & Filings Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit USA v. Andre Paige Filing 1109481478
USA v. Andre Paige
Opinion issued by court as to Appellant Andre Paige. Decision: Vacated and Remanded. Opinion type: Non-Published. Opinion method: Per Curiam. The opinion is also available through the Court's Opinions page at this link http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions.
Case: 15-11026 Date Filed: 04/10/2017 Page: 1 of 4 [DO NOT PUBLISH] IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT ________________________ No. 15-11026 Non-Argument Calendar ________________________ D.C. Docket No. 8:02-cr-00508-EAK-TGW-1 ANDRE PAIGE, Petitioner-Appellant, versus UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent-Appellee. ________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida ________________________ (April 10, 2017) Before MARCUS, JORDAN and ROSENBAUM, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM: Andre Paige appeals the district court's denial of his pro se "Motion to Reopen, Motion for Appointment of Counsel, Motion for Evidentiary Hearing," which the district court construed as a 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion to vacate, set Case: 15-11026 Date Filed: 04/10/2017 Page: 2 of 4 aside, or correct sentence. In response, the government raises the issue of whether the district court erred in denying Paige's § 2255 motion, rather than dismissing the motion for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, since Paige failed to seek our permission to file a second or successive motion. After careful review, we vacate and remand with instructions for the district court to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction. In every case, we must ensure both that we have jurisdiction over an appeal, and that the district court had jurisdiction to consider the case on the merits. Boyd v. Homes of Legend, Inc., 188 F.3d 1294, 1297-98 (11th Cir. 1999); see Hubbard v. Campbell, 379 F.3d 1245, 1246-47 (11th Cir. 2004) (affirming a district court's determination that it lacked jurisdiction to consider a successive § 2255 motion). If the lower court lacks jurisdiction to consider the case on the merits, we have jurisdiction on appeal solely to correct the lower court's error. Boyd, 188 F.3d at 1298. We review jurisdictional questions de novo. Williams v. Chatman, 510 F.3d 1290, 1293 (11th Cir. 2007). Before a federal prisoner can file a second or successive § 2255 motion, he must obtain an order from the court of appeals authorizing the district court to consider the motion. 28 U.S.C. §§ 2244(b)(3)(A), 2255(h); In re Blackshire, 98 F.3d 1293, 1293 (11th Cir. 1996). Without our order of authorization, the district court is without jurisdiction to consider the § 2255 motion. 2 28 U.S.C. §§ Case: 15-11026 Date Filed: 04/10/2017 Page: 3 of 4 2244(b)(3)(A), 2255(h); Farris v. United States, 333 F.3d 1211, 1216 (11th Cir. 2003). Prisoners cannot escape this gatekeeping function by relabeling their claim as something other than a § 2255 motion. See Gilbert v. United States, 640 F.3d 1293, 1323 (11th Cir. 2011) (en banc). If the prisoner's motion fails to meet the jurisdictional requirements of §§ 2244(b) and 2255, the district court should dismiss the motion. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 2244(b)(1)-(2), (4), 2255(h); Williams, 510 F.3d at 1295 (vacating the district court's judgment denying the defendant's Rule 60(b) motion, and remanding the case back to the district court with instructions to dismiss the motion for lack of jurisdiction). In this case, the district court here properly concluded that it did not have subject matter jurisdiction to resolve Paige's successive § 2255 or Rule 60(b) motion. Paige's motion was a § 2255 motion to vacate or a Rule 60(b) motion for relief, so he was required to gain our permission to file a successive motion in district court since he filed a previous § 2255 motion that had been denied. 28 U.S.C. §§ 2244(b)(3)(A), 2255(h); In re Blackshire, 98 F.3d at 1293. Paige never sought or received our permission to file a successive § 2255 motion. Nevertheless, the district court erred by denying Paige's § 2255/Rule 60(b) motion -- as if it had ruled on the merits -- rather than dismissing it for lack of jurisdiction. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 2244(b)(1)-(2), (4), 2255(h); Williams, 510 F.3d at 3 Case: 15-11026 Date Filed: 04/10/2017 Page: 4 of 4 1295. We therefore vacate the district court's order, and remand to the district court with instructions to dismiss the motion for lack of jurisdiction. VACATED AND REMANDED. 4


I want to share the truth about what happened to my mom. Everything I share here is 100 percent true.
Fact – My mother is an excellent mother, she always put her children's needs ahead of her own. My mother never introduced her children to strange men in fact she rarely dated. As a matter of fact, my Mom took on the challenge of homeschooling me so that I could pursue my dreams of being a competitive tennis player. This paid off when I won the South Carolina State Championship Girls' 16 Division when I was only thirteen.
Fact– I will ALWAYS regret introducing my mom to Tinder – Mainly I will always feel guilty for encouraging her to go on a "date" with Thomas Ravenel. Our world has never been the same.
Fact– My mom and Mr Ravenel matched on Tinder in late October 2015. Mr. Ravenel asked my mom out several times before she finally agreed to a "date".
Fact– I saw their exchanges on Tinder, Imessage, and Facebook. I heard Voicemails from him. Including the voicemail he left on the night they met.
Fact– My mom and I did not watch Southern Charm in 2015. I wish we had been viewers and then that "date would have never happened! I have since forced myself to watch some clips of him since and he appears to be a psychotic, violent, dangerous man. No decent daughter would have encouraged their mother whom they love very much to go out with an animal like him.
Fact– We did NOT have knowledge of his previous jail time. Again the date would never have happened.
Fact– The night of their date I helped her get ready. WE had fun picking out clothes together.
Fact– The voicemail… Mr. Ravenel left a voicemail right before my mom left to get in the car with him. My mom played this on speakerphone. This was the first time I felt uneasy at the thought of her getting in the car with him. In my opinion he sounded like he was slurring his words. I brushed off the unease and told myself that the street we lived on was kind of hard to pronounce.
Fact– As I mentioned earlier, I helped mom get ready for her date. That included picking out jewelry for her wrists.
Fact– Her wrist didn't have a mark on them before she entered Mr. Ravenel's car.
Fact– I greeted her when Mr. Ravenel dropped her off a few hours later, her wrist was cut and already showing signs of bruising.
Fact– I was the first person she told about her alleged assault.
Fact– I encouraged her to let me take the pictures of her wrist in case she wanted to press charges. She was in shock and not acting like herself for days.
Fact– Later Gloria Allred did lead her case. I was allowed to be present for the entire mediation AND I heard EVERYTHING!
Fact– Thomas Ravenel DID settle on that June day of 2016 with sexual abuse allegations on the table.
Fact I did NOT sign a Non Disclosure.
Fact My mother has never broken her end of the NDA. In fact when Mr. Ravenel's lawyer informed her lawyers that I posted tweets about this, she was shocked and angry at me.
Fact– My mom and I moved away from Mt Pleasant S.C two years ago after living there for twenty years to get away from Mr. Ravenel.
Fact– Mr. Ravenel randomly called my mother's cellphone almost one year to the day of the alledged assault, she didn't answer. (Dec 2016) THIS OCCURRED ALMOST TO THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE "alleged assault" and we will never know what he wanted as my Mom declined his call. I do have phone records of this exchange.
Fact – For now I am not going to discuss the DISTURBING details that I heard and saw during mediation.
Fact– No means NO! There is NEVER an exception to this rule! Toddlers understand this so why is this such a difficult concept for 55 year old men! @TIMESUPNW TIME IS UP Mr. Ravenel!
Fact– I was accused by Mr Ravenel's Lawyer of defamation recently in the FitsNews Article..I have only told the truth!
I challenge Mr. Ravenel and his lawyer to prove this defamation accusation! However this is a challenge they can't win, because you can't defeat the TRUTH!
TomASS is a dog! I have a feeling after y'all coming forward the women are going to start coming out of the woodwork!
I hope & pray you (and your Momma)get only love & support through this! Im not surprised by this horrible incident, although I dont know Thomas personally Id have to say many who do would concur.His treatment of women is just gross & would be willing to bet his new gf Ashley will be tossed aside before too long.Lets pray she sees these allegations & goes with her gut.Shes way too sweet, & seems like your Momma is as well which is probably part of his MO.Best wishes & healing for you both!


On 9 July, in Kuldīga, the Kurzeme part of the Open Amateur Mini Football Championship MĪTAVA OPEN 2010 took place. It was attended also by a 12-people team set up by BalticTaxi, and among 28 teams it took the high 5th-8th place.
In the first game the team had a tied score 1:1, it won in the second and the third game by 2:1 and 3:1, thus taking the 1st place in its sub-group. The first round had intensive games with a victory only due to three 11 m penalty kicks. In the quarter finals the team had a game of 0:0 losing it in 11 m penalty kicks.
This year is the first time when the BalticTaxi team participates at the championship of mini football, as well as the team has no professionals as strictly determined by the regulations. Professional football players are not allowed to participate, and it is carefully controlled. Before the championship, the team had a couple of trainings to be better prepared for the championship.
It was previously announced that BalticTaxi teams have participated at the recent Nordea Riga Marathon and Tele2 Cycling Marathon. We participate at this championship to keep promoting sports among our personnel and, of course, to get satisfaction and satisfy others, make the viewers happy with nice goals and true emotions.
The following MĪTAVA OPEN 2011 games will take place this Saturday, 16 July in Ainaži, at Ainaži School stadium. BalticTaxi team will definitely be there.
The championship takes place already from 2009, and its organiser and author is the band Brainstorm. The championship is held with the aim to promote spending the free time at sports. In total, the championship takes place in six parts with finals for the grand prize.


Sometimes owning a home feels like a constant struggle against disrepair. You'll find that struggle a lot less challenging if you have a strong, secure roof on your side! No matter how handy you are and how much you know about home repair, learning a little more always helps. Make good use of this article's suggestions and keep your roof in tip-top condition.
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Instagram Stories Just Introduced 3 Very Useful New Features
by Corey Lynch
— Nov 11, 2016
Plus, the Boomerang app will be embedded within Instagram Stories too.
Instagram on Thursday added the ability to call out specific people within its photo story feature.
Instagram launched Boomerang more than a year ago, and now you can use it without having to download a separate app. Boomerang stitches together a burst of photos into a GIF-like "mini video", which plays forward and backward.
"It will enable users to be "@ mentioned" in someone's story. But if all goes well, hopefully we'll all be able to link away in our Stories at will. Links in stories will begin as a test with verified accounts only. Owned by Facebook, which has made Live a central feature of its platform, Instagram's decision to develop its own take on video streaming feels only natural. They just need to swipe right from their feed to open the stories camera. It's possible Instagram could take a similar approach with live video, but given the app has yet to integrate Stories with its parent network, there's nothing to suggest it would do the same for live.
Director of Paris and Brussels terror attacks ID'd
Oussama Atar's name has now been linked to both attacks in the role of co-ordinator, but not necessarily overall commander. Late past year a wave of bombings and shootings killed 130 people and injured hundreds more across the French capital.
"Just add the @username to the text in your story". But that's not to say Snapchat still doesn't have a leg up on Instagram Stories in the feature department.
You can also now mention specific people in your stories, just like you can in captions and comments.
Finally, Instagram has added the Boomerang function into stories. When they are clicked, visitors will see those profiles in popup windows.
This week, Instagram also revealed that its United Kingdom community has grown to more than 18 million monthly users - an increase of 29% in one year. Judging by what we have seen of these features so far, they may actually change the way we use Instagram.
Muni Bond Week in Review: Yields jump like crazy
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California Sends FCC-Defying Net Neutrality Law To Governor's Desk 9/02/2018
New WSJ/NBC poll shows Clinton ahead but lead slashed
In Clinton's case, 55% of her likely voter base said that they would be "mainly supporting Clinton" when they cast their ballots. The latest Washington Post-ABC News tracking poll shows Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in a dead heat nationally.
U.S. detects what it says is failed N. Korean missile launch
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Kirk on questioning Duckworth's American heritage: 'I'm absolutely not a racist'
The daughter of an immigrant , she said her family struggled to get by and had to use food stamps after her father lost his job. Duckworth went into the race with a substantial lead, earning 13.3 percent more than Kirk in the Real Clear polling average.
GOP wins 2 more years of House control, Dem gains minimal
In tiny New Hampshire, where there are just 919,000 registered voters, super-PACs spent $90.6 million on the Senate race. Johnson's victory came in a rematch of the 2010 race in which Johnson ended Feingold's 18-year run in the Senate.
Twitter cuts 9 per cent of its workforce worldwide
The company said it estimated that there would be costs of between US$10 million and US$20 million associated with the staff cuts. Hours after the earnings announcement Thursday, Twitter said it would shut down its Vine video app "in the coming months".
Clinton, Trump spending election eve in Pennsylvania
Most show Hillary Clinton up a few points nationally, but numerous battleground states still look close. Also joining them in the city of brotherly love will be President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama .
Jury to Hear Closing Arguments in Georgia Hot-Car Death Case
Cobb County Superior Court Judge Mary Staley Clark adjourned court to give members of the panel time to cast Election Day ballots. Cobb County detectives said on the stand there's no longer an active investigation into Taylor's role in the alleged crime .
Scotland Seeks Its Parliament's Intervention Before Brexit Talks Proceed
While a majority of United Kingdom voters backed Brexit in June's referendum, nearly two-thirds (62%) of Scots voted to Remain. She insisted the move was not an attempt to "veto" the process of England and Wales separating from the EU.
Klopp sessions 'very tactical' - Sturridge
Liverpool are in first place in the Premier League table and a point ahead of second-placed Chelsea . "It's more relaxed. You need to gain the respect of your players. "Gain that trust and then players will do anything for you".
Indian equity markets stumble on domestic, global cues
But upon the recovery, four stocks were in the green, three of them in the pharma space - Dr. The Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange is down 263.05 points or 3.1% at 8280.50.
New Jersey Takes Over Debt-Ridden Atlantic City Government
The entire State tax on gasoline is now dedicated to the Transportation Trust Fund and used for transportation purposes. The city has seen five casinos close since 2014 amid the increase competition.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Says He'll Fight for a Place at Man United
November 8th is the 30th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's first game as Manchester United manager. Now I'm delighted to be here".
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Q: Automatically coloring partial text within cell in Excel I'm trying to find a way to let's say input the text "3b" in one cell of a specific range of cells in a specific sheet (let's say cells range: J19:O500 and sheet name:WWP), action which will automatically change that cell's background to blue color and the letter "b" to blue color as well (note that only the "b" letter changes to blue color, the goal is having the letter "b" technically "hidden" in the background color and only visually leaving the "3" text in black color). The numbers in the text will be variable (1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 20, up to 99), but the letters will only be four (b=blue, r=red, g=green, y=yellow). Currently, our teams are manually coloring hundreds of cells every week in a standard file we use, so it would be very valuable if we can make this process automatic by allowing our teams to input the "number" they want for the cell plus a "letter" that will automatically format the cell (b, r, g, y). I understand Macros is an option, but I don't have a lot of experience on that. Thank you very much for your suggestions.

A: If I am understanding your question correctly you would basically like cells in a selected range to display only a number variable, and then color that cell with the specified letter variable. If you would like to do this without using VBA then you can try this This will require an extra spreadsheet to deal with partial font formatting
This can be done like so:

*

*Create a new sheet in your workbook.

*Type the following formula in the same cell your real sheet starts with this color formatting. Ex) range is in Sheet2 A1:B3, put this formula in Sheet3 A1:B10

Formula--> =IFERROR(MID(Sheet2!A1,1,LEN(Sheet2!A1)-1),"")
*This will return only the numbers in the cells from the other spreadsheet, assuming no other characters proceed after r,g,b,y
Make sure to copy this formula to the entire range of cells you wish to format

*Select the range in sheet 3 that will be worked with (same range in sheet 2)

*Go to conditional formatting

*Select New rule
6.Type in this formula
=RIGHT(Sheet2!A1:B3,1)="R"
(A1:B3 happens to be my example range. R is for red

*Choose red formatting

*Repeat Steps 3 to 7 until each color format is satisfied.
(simply change the 'R' in step 6's formula to G,B,or Y and change the formatting respectively.

A: Try this.
Sub setRangeColor()
    Dim rngDB As Range, rng As Range

Application.ScreenUpdating = False
    Set rngDB = Range("J19:o500")

    With rngDB '<~~ Initialize a range
        .Font.Color = vbBlack
        .Interior.Color = xlNone
    End With
    For Each rng In rngDB
        Select Case Right(rng, 1)
        Case "b"
            setTextColor rng, vbBlue
        Case "r"
            setTextColor rng, vbRed
        Case "g"
            setTextColor rng, vbGreen
        Case "y"
            setTextColor rng, vbYellow
        End Select
    Next rng
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

Sub setTextColor(rng As Range, myColor As Long)
    Dim n As Integer
    n = Len(rng)
    rng.Characters(n, 1).Font.Color = myColor
    rng.Interior.Color = myColor
End Sub


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Teresa Boix Salada (Barcelona, 1 de novembre de 1943) és una empresària hotelera. Filla de Joan Boix Carreras i Neus Salada Carbonell. Des de molt jove ha col·laborat en el desenvolupament de l'empresa familiar. Va estudiar Direcció d'Empreses Turístiques, i es va formar en idiomes (francès, anglès, alemany i italià).

L'any 1963, amb tan sols 19 anys, va començar a dirigir l'Hotel Duing, situat al barri de Sant Roc de Calella de Palafrugell, amb una capacitat per acollir 200 persones.

L'any 1969 es va casar, i va continuar la seva feina tot vivint a Barcelona. Quan va tenir el seu tercer fill va deixar de treballar a l'empresa familiar durant uns anys. L'any 1985, al jubilar-se el seu pare, va agafar les regnes de l'Hotel Sant Roc, de Calella de Palafrugell, reformant l'establiment i aconseguint-ne la tercera estrella.

L'empresa
L'Hotel Sant Roc, de Calella de Palafrugell, fou inaugurat el 27 de juny de 1955, després de dos anys de feixucs treballs, sobretot per aconseguir fer-hi arribar aigua. L'arquitecte va ser Joaquim Gili i el constructor Jaume Casadevall. L'hotel era propietat de Sant Roc SA, de la qual Joan Boix era el soci majoritari.

L'Hotel Sant Roc va obrir amb 25 habitacions, totes equipades amb sala de bany. Dos anys més tard, el 1957, es va fer una ampliació a la part de ponent amb vint-i-cinc habitacions més. Actualment encara manté les 50 habitacions.

Lluitant amb els desnivells i les roques, es va construir unes escales que anaven fins a la platja. També hi van construir un espigó amb anelles que permetien lligar-hi embarcacions.

L'any 1963 es inaugurar l'Hotel Duing, iniciativa de Joan Boix. L'establiment disposava de piscina amb aigua de mar, pista de tennis i un ambient més jove que el del Sant Roc. Amb l'edifici molt envellit, l'Hotel Duing va tancar al 1982 i any més tard es convertia en apartaments.

La família
Joan Boix i Carreras havia nascut a Palafrugell, l'any 1907. Engrescat amb la idea de fer-se pastisser es va traslladar a Barcelona, on amb els anys s'especialitzaria dins el negoci de la pastisseria selecta. Però malgrat viure a Barcelona, on hi van néixer les seves filles, Teresa i Montserrat, no va perdre mai les seves arrels empordaneses. Cada any la família passava les vacances a Calella de Palafrugell.

Juntament amb la seva dona, Neus Salada Carbonell, i uns amics va construir l'any 1955 l'Hotel Sant Roc, i l'any 1963 l'Hotel Duing. És la seva filla Teresa Boix Salada, qui de ben petita comença a treballar al negoci familiar, i qui pren el relleu al seu pare quan aquest es jubila l'any 1985. Teresa Boix es casa, l'any 1969, amb Bertrand Hallé, amb qui hi té tres fills: Bruno, Nicolás i Bàrbara.

Quan Bertrand Hallé va poder deixar la feina que tenia a Barcelona i amb la família instal·lada a Calella, es va incorporar a l'empresa familiar compartint amb Teresa Boix la direcció de l'hotel i implicant-se a la Unió d'Empresaris d'Hostaleria i Turisme Costa Brava.

Els fills de la Teresa han seguit les passes familiars i tots tres han estudiat turisme i hostaleria, i dos d'ells, Nicolás i Bàrbara, continuen dirigint l'empresa familiar. Teresa Boix i el seu marit es van jubilar l'any 2010.

Referències

Empresaris barcelonins contemporanis
Empresaris turístics


Some parts of the United States will see a total solar eclipse today. This will be a lifetime event for many. The superstitious, Republicans, and other ignorant fools may want to stay inside: the Sun God is very, very angry with them.
Here at Backyard & Beyond, we're only getting a partial eclipse. (And this is written long before a weather forecast for the day, because hey, clouds happen.) It lasts from 1:23-4 p.m. here, with maximum coverage at 2:44. Take a late lunch.
Remember not to look at the thing with your naked eyes! Put some clothes on 'em. I've been known to use the hole in my MetroCard to project the tiny image onto a business card. The hole in a MetroCard is rather bigger than a pinhole, but it still works.
I hope to see some boxheads.
This one looks good, too.
I wrote this about Victorian eclipsers for JSTOR Daily.
Also, try standing underneath a richly-leaved tree. You may have noticed in the past that the light that gets through the leaves hits the ground in soft circles. The tree is acting as a multiple pin-holed camera at large. During an eclipse, these circles will be eclipsed, and if it's breezy they will moving with the dancing shadows.
Did you hear the one about the person asking why the eclipse party couldn't be held this coming weekend instead?


On behalf of Scott Morrison of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Monday, October 9, 2017.
During the last several years, it seems as though more individuals are classified as having special needs. As a result, many Maryland families may be considering establishing a special needs trusts. These trusts are intended to supplement the income individuals with special needs may receive through government programs.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.
Many people enjoy keeping their lives as private as possible. Numerous Maryland residents may believe that their business should remain out of the public eye, and because of this desire, they may have some hesitation when it comes to estate planning. After creating a will, the document goes into the public record, which many parties may find displeasing. Luckily, a revocable living trust could offer more privacy.
Could a dynasty trust provide benefits to Maryland residents?
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Many Maryland residents often consider leaving some sort of legacy behind after their deaths. For some, simply having children to carry on their name is enough of a legacy, but for others, they may want to take a different route that could benefit their families for generations to come. Interestingly, a person looking to go the latter route could create a dynasty trust.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
Having the means to obtain any needed care is often a goal for many older Maryland residents. Because it is common for elderly individuals to need some sort of nursing home stay at some point, planning ahead for such an event could help parties ensure that they and their family are not at risk of losing everything due to unexpected expenses. In some ways, an irrevocable trust could help with long-term care planning.
Does a trust need a see-through provision?
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Monday, May 29, 2017.
For Maryland residents looking to complete their estate plans, finding the best tools for their needs is often a main goal. Utilizing a trust is a route that many individuals take, and this planning tool can offer many benefits. However, it is important that parties use their trusts correctly because issues could arise from mistakes.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
If the goal of an estate plan is to avoid probate, Maryland residents have a chance to successfully reach this goal. By utilizing the proper planning tools, individuals can allocate their assets in order to eliminate the need for probate. Two main ways that parties can keep property out of this particular court process are by creating a trust and designating beneficiaries.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
As March is National Developmental Disabilities Month, many Maryland parents may find themselves considering many aspects of their disabled children's lives. Further still, parents may be considering their own lives and what will happen to their children when those lives come to an end. Luckily, individuals can utilize estate planning tools like a special needs trust to create helpful plans for their children's futures.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
As Maryland residents consider how to approach their estate plans, they may find themselves coming across various planning terms. Though some of the terms may seem familiar, gaining a better understanding of other tools and phrases may prove useful. If parties are hoping to extend their plans beyond a simple will, they may find trust information useful as well.
Which type of trust may suit Maryland estates?
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
The various estate planning tools available to Maryland residents may have individuals wondering what documents could best suit their needs. Some parties may be interested in creating trusts to address certain needs of their estates. While deciding to utilize such a tool is a good first step, individuals may then need to determine which type of trust could be best for their circumstances.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. posted in Trusts on Thursday, September 29, 2016.
Some Maryland parents may have children with disabilities. Though these parents undoubtedly love their children immensely, this love may also lead to serious concerns about how their children will be cared for after their parents' passing. Luckily, individuals may be able to address such concerns as they work on their estate plans. Setting up a special needs trust could prove considerably beneficial.