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By Antoine de Cherade
the 04 June, 2019 at 16h58
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It would be a shame to plan a trip to Sicily without going up to Etna! Here are our tips for visiting Etna!
Considered the most active volcano in Europe with more than a hundred eruptions in the 20th century, it is also the second highest on the continent after the Teide (12,200 feet) on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands (Spain). At 11,000 feet, this 500,000-year-old volcano overlooks Sicily and the city of Catania, and attracts thousands of tourists all year round. The slopes, composed of fluid lava flows and ashes accumulated over the eruptions, have created a volcanic building with less steep slopes, several calderas and a dome at the top, making it a stratovolcano.
The first eruptive activity dates back 500,000 years and the last one dates back to 2016. Here are our tips for hiking on the slopes and climbing Etna.
Also read : The 17 best things to do in Sicily
Visiting Mount Etna: a little context
The formation of this mountain of fire is documented 500,000 years ago and the eruptions of the volcano are mostly effusive, with very fluid lava giving basalt rocks as they cool. Etna has five summit craters: the northeast crater appeared in 1911, the Voragine created in 1947, the Bocca Nuova appeared in 1968, the southeast crater constituted in 1971 and the new southeast crater, appeared in 2007 at the eastern foot of the old one, regularly in activity since then. The city of Catania, the tenth largest city in Italy and directly adjacent to the crater, has suffered the imprecations and anger of the volcano on several occasions throughout history: lava flows and destruction, pyroclastic rainfall…
When the weather is clear, it is possible to see the volcano over a large part of the east coast of Sicily. The city of Taormina in particular is famous for its theater with a unique view of the volcano. Its eruptions make it one of the most important geological sites in Europe and it is certainly the most famous volcano in Europe with the other Italian giant, Mount Vesuvius. The advantage of an effusive volcano is that it is also not dangerous to climb its slopes. Indeed, the eruptions release a plume of ash and smoke, but there are no gas explosions or fiery clouds, this pyroclastic blast rushing down the slopes at a speed between 200 and 600 km/h and a temperature between 300°C and 500°C.
A national park of Etna was created in 1987 and the site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visiting Etna allows you to admire a variety of landscapes all year round – except in winter – from volcanic craters to barren lava fields, woods and vineyards. A lunar landscape is revealed to the hiker as he climbs the slopes, which become steeper and steeper towards the peaks. Finally, Etna covers an area of 1,200 km².
What to see at the top of Etna?
If you don't want to organize your own visit to Etna. There are day trips with a tour guide from Catania, Palermo or Taormina. Prices differ according to the duration of the excursion and the services included. Here are some links to book this type of excursion for Etna:
It may be interesting to stop at Torre del Filosofo, an old refuge located on the way, at an altitude of 9842 feet. It shows the summit, consisting of a 660-feet wide cone and the large dome. The path leading to the crater dome goes around the crater from the west: you reach an altitude of 3,250 metres, with panoramic views unique in Sicily, a view of the three craters (Boca Nuova, southeast crater and northeast crater, with red fumaroles and sulphur fumes.
Beware of those who wish to visit Etna on their own: in the high mountains, fog can quickly settle in, but the lunar and flat landscape up to 8,200 feet above sea level can quickly make us lose our bearings without an approved guide. If you decide to climb Etna in winter, the volcanic colossus even has a ski resort on its northern side: the resort of Plano Provenzano. You don't want to hike or are looking for thrills? Fly over the volcano by helicopter from Castiglione di Sicile!
How to get to Mount Etna?
By car, whether you brought your own on a ferry or chose to rent a car, you will drive towards Nicolosi from Catania: it is the last village before entering the Etna Park, on its southern side. The road to reach Etna is quite simple: you will have to go up to the Sapienza refuge, where you will be close to the Silvestri crater, considered inactive. A parking lot is nearby to park and start the visit. Like all tourist sites, there will be shops, restaurants and bicycle rental shops.
In Sapienza, it is possible to take the funicular up to an altitude of 8,200 feet at the Funivia Terminal. Be careful, the funicular is closed when the fog is out of control or in strong winds. It is accessible from 9 am to 4:15 pm in summer and from 9 am to 3:45 pm in winter. To get to the Funivia Terminal by foot, the hike takes 4 hours. Once at the Terminal, you can take a 4×4 minibus that takes you to an altitude of 9,600 feet to walk around the crater and observe the fumaroles that escape. The more adventurous can hike up Etna, adding a 2-hour walk on the marked trail.
To sum up, Mount Etna has several different areas that are accessible in different ways.
It is possible to go on tours of the Northern flank of Etna, most will not take you to the top of the volcano but rather explore a few dormant craters and fractures.
The Southern flank is where most visitors go to. There is a bus from Catania that will take you up to Rifugio Sapienza for 4€ per trip (6,60€ for a same day return). From there you can walk up to 8,200 feet for free (about 2 hours), or take a cable car for 30€, return ticket included (about 15 minutes). From the 8,200 feet point, you can climb up the remaining 1,640 feet on foot to Torre del Filosofo which will take about an hour, or take a tour on a 4×4 bus, for 24€.
Whether you take the bus or walk, once you reach the summit and crater zone, organized aroung Torre del Filosofo, a former refuge, you will have to pay 9€ for a guided tour to enter the summit and crater zone itself. You can choose to go on the higher route to the summit or the lower route to see other craters, the higher route beeing a bit more strenuous of course but also more rewarding.
Mount Etna: rates and opening hours
OPENING DAYS AND HOURS
Bus from Catania to Rifugio Sapienza(towards Mount Etna): 8.00 am
Bus from Rifugio Sapienza to Catania (way back from Mount Etna): 4.30 pm
Cable car from Sapienza to 8,200 feet: 9 am to 4:15 pm in summer and from 9 am to 3:45 pm in winter
Tour departures from Torre del Filosofo to the summit: from 9am to 11:30am.
Bus from Catania to Rifugio Sapienza(towards Mount Etna): 4€ single, 6,60€ both ways
Cable car from Sapienza to 8,200 feet: 30€ both ways
4×4 bus from top of the cable car to Torre del Filosofo: 24€ (both ways)
Tours from Torre del Filosofo to the summit: 9€
Where to stay near Etna?
If you want to climb Etna first, staying at the bottom of the volcano's slopes may be a good solution. Indeed, you may want to watch the sunrise on the slopes of Etna, which is a magical experience to live! Likewise, if you want to enjoy the landscapes around Etna, there are accommodations designed for that purpose. You can look at the accommodation in Nicolosi, which is the village with the most accommodation at the foot of Etna.
A good and more authentic solution is to stay in agriturismo near Etna. There are many such as Agriturismo Valle dell'Etna, Agriturismo Biologico Dell'Etna, Agriturismo dell'Etna, or Agriturismo Etna-Mare. The views of Etna from your window are breathtaking! Imagine having breakfast with Etna as a backdrop… Other choices are possible to stay around Etna.
Finally, if you are planning to take the public bus to Rifugio Sapienza, you can stay in Catania and catch the bus at 7am.
Climbing on Etna is not to be taken lightly during your holiday in Sicily. First of all, you need to bring quality shoes, so as not to twist your ankle. Rocks and pebbles litter the paths and accidents happen quickly, especially with crowds around
Even if it is 30 degrees below the slopes of Etna, bring warm clothing! Despite being an active volcano, it will not be particularly warm, the temperature will drop drastically as you go up and the winds will blow harder. When you are almost at the top, you will need a large coat or windbreaker to cope with the cold and strong winds.
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Easter week in Mexico is arguably the most important celebration of the year and, like virtually all such traditions, food is a significant part of it. And there is no more important Easter dish than the easy-to-prepare, outrageously delicious bread pudding called capirotada.
2. Dry the bread. Spread the bread slices on a baking sheet, put it into the oven, and bake the bread, turning every five minutes until it is well dried but not browned, about 15 minutes. Remove and reserve it until you finish the syrup. Turn the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Make the syrup. While the bread is drying, put the sugar, cloves, anise seed, and salt in a medium-size saucepan. Add the water and apple juice and stir until the sugar has dissolved then add the cinnamon stick. Bring the liquid to a medium simmer and cook until the syrup begins to thicken, about 20 – 25 minutes. At that point you should have nearly 1 1/3 cups syrup. Add the butter, remove the pan from the heat, and stir until the butter has melted.
4. Make the capirotada. Using kitchen tongs, dip each slice of dried bread quickly into the syrup and lay three of them into the bottom of a baking dish that is 6 – 7 inches square. (You will probably have to cut one of the slices in half to cover the bottom of the dish). Spread about 2 tablespoons sour cream over the bread, top with ¼ of the cheese, pecans, and raisins. Repeat the process until you have made all 4 layers, topping the pudding with the last of the sour cream, cheese, pecans, and raisins then pour in the remaining syrup. Cover the dish and bake in the 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pudding, allow it to cool for about 5 minutes then serve topped with whipped cream, if you wish). Serves 6 – 8.


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Матвій Лук'янович Єрмачок (1903—1979) — радянський воєначальник, генерал-майор танкових військ (1944).

Життєпис
Народився в селі Довге, нині Битенської сільської ради Івацевицького району Берестейської області Білорусі. У 1919 році закінчив 4 класи гімназії.

До лав РСЧА призваний Барановицьким ОВК у жовтні 1920 року. Учасник громадянської війни в Росії: червоноармієць Кунгурського загону особливого призначення. З червня 1921 року — курсант школи молодшого командного складу 1-го легкого запасного артилерійського дивізіону, з вересня того ж року — курсант Об'єднаних курсів командного складу червоних командирів при Московському військовому окрузі. Член РКП(б) з 1921 року.

З січня 1924 року — командир відділення, з жовтня 1925 року — командир взводу 38-го кавалерійського полку 7-ї кавалерійської дивізії Білоруського військового округу. З грудня 1925 року — політрук ескадрону, з січня 1927 року — командир і комісар кулеметного ескадрону 37-го кавалерійського полку тієї ж дивізії.

З травня 1932 року — слухач Ленінградських бронетанкових курсів удосконалення командного складу. З грудня 1933 року — командир-керівник Ленінградської військової школи. З грудня 1934 по листопад 1938 року — слухач командного факультету Військової академії механізації і моторизації РСЧА імені Й. Сталіна.

З листопада 1938 року — начальник 1-го відділення Автобронетанкового відділу Середньоазійського військового округу. З липня 1940 року — викладач тактики Ленінградських бронетанкових КУКС. З квітня 1941 року — начальник навчального відділу Казанського танкового училища.

У квітні 1942 року призначений начальником штабу 95-ї танкової бригади 9-го танкового корпусу. На фронтах німецько-радянської війни з травня 1942 року: воював на Центральному, 4-му та 2-му Українських фронтах. З січня 1943 року — в.о. заступника командира цієї бригади. З травня 1943 року — в.о. командира 79-ї танкової бригади 19-го танкового корпусу, 21 серпня 1943 року затверджений на посаді. 19 листопада того ж року був важко поранений. З листопада 1943 по листопад 1944 року перебував на лікуванні у шпиталі, з 24 листопада — у розпорядженні УК БТіМВ РСЧА. З січня 1945 року — в.о. заступника командира зі стройової частини 9-го гвардійського механізованого корпусу, у червні 1945 року затверджений на посаді.

Після закінчення німецько-радянської війни 9-й гвардійський механізований корпус був перекинутий до Монголії. Учасник радянсько-японської війни, брав участь у переході Великий Хінган, у боях за Манчжурію, Порт-Артур, Дайрен, Мукден.

З 24 грудня 1945 року — в.о. командира 14-ї механізованої дивізії, у травні 1946 року затверджений на посаді. З 11 вересня 1946 року — командувач бронетанковими і механізованими військами Одеського військового округу.

30 червня 1947 року призначений начальником Київського танко-технічного училища імені Маршала Радянського Союзу С. К. Тимошенка.

11 квітня 1956 року генерал-майор танкових військ М. Л. Єрмачок звільнений у відставку. Мешкав у Києві, де й помер. Похований на Лук'янівському військовому цвинтарі.

Нагороди
 орден Леніна (06.11.1945);
 три ордени Червоного Прапора (30.11.1943, 03.11.1944, 17.05.1951);
 два ордени Суворова 2-го ступеня (28.04.1945, 31.08.1945);
 орден Кутузова 2-го ступеня (27.08.1943);
 медалі.

Військові звання
 капітан (Наказ НКО № 0137/п від 13.01.1936);
 майор (Наказ НКО № 261/п від 12.02.1938);
 полковник (Наказ НКО № 2277 від 03.12.1938);
 генерал-майор танкових військ (Постанова РНК № 187 від 18.02.1944).

Посилання
 Танковый фронт: Ермачек Матвей Лукьянович .

Уродженці Івацевицького району
Учасники Громадянської війни в Росії
Члени КПРС
Випускники Військової академії бронетанкових військ імені Р. Я. Малиновського
Радянські генерали Другої світової війни
Учасники радянсько-японської війни
Начальники КВТІУ
Померли в Києві
Радянські командири танкових бригад у Другій світовій війні

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Just at the turn of summer into autumn, my husband and I celebrated our 2-year anniversary this October up at his family's cottage in Northern Michigan. The robust lakeshore forests were rusting into their array of ruddy crimson, amber, and bronze, and heavy storm clouds brought a textured fleece of moods over the lake. A lot of cozy fires and hygge activities went down. One afternoon between storms I went for a walk with my snips in the mood to make.
TAKE YOUR MINIMALIST KIT: You need your snips (any clippers or a pair floral sheers will do), a bit of bind-wire, and a basket. That's your basic tool box for a foraging adventure.
FIND NO-MAN'S-LAND: I was utterly petrified to forage early-on for fear I'd get busted, someone would yell at me, or somehow a cop would appear wherever I was with handcuffs and a siren to arrest me. I dreamed up all kinds of excuses and even seriously considered buying one of those reflective vests running stores sell to wear so that I would look like some kind of landscape maintenance professional. In truth, all you need to do is scout for no-man's-lands, where it's not a groomed park or a nature preserve or someone's yard. Notice the in-between spaces, especially the side-of-the-road or the overgrown.
PRUNE THOUGHTFULLY: When you forage, be careful of (and good to) the plants you trim. In some ways, if you prune thoughtfully, you help plants grow by giving them a hair cut, so to speak. When snipping branches, always cut above the "node," the place where a leaf meets a stem or a branch meets a main branch. Consider cutting excess lower growth sprouting from the trunk, which can help the tree.
RESPECT "LEAVE NO TRACE": I grew up with parents who prescribed heavily to this ideal. Once while hiking I wanted to pick a flower, but my dad wisely asked me, "What if everyone who walked down this path took one of these flowers?" I mention this because it's important to not take the rarest of finds. Respect the places you forage, and take only when there is a real bounty. True story, I almost exclusively forage for foliages, not blooms.
SEIZE UPON FOUND TREASURE: On this day in Michigan I walked by a pile of gorgeous vines and geranium clippings cut and discarded by landscapers from the row of nearby cottages and left in a heap to be picked up by waste management. Here was a BOUNTY as well as material already cut and otherwise to be trashed. They were beautiful, so I strung a line of wire between two trees and used the vines to create a base that I embellished with the colorful geranium leaves. A simple, lovely, foraged installation emerged.
ORGANIZE THE GOODIES: For the wreath, when I got home, I spread out the lovely foliages and berries I'd found along the lake shore in no-man's-land. I like to organize by color before I start building. I have always been this way. As a child, I was lucky enough to grow up with a very creative mother who made time for us regularly to color and create. To begin, I had to line up all of the markers or colored pencils into a spectrum, which prepared my tools and materials (and creative mind) to start. I also find it inspiring to organize beauty with the materials we use to craft more beauty. I made this wreath free-form with no base by weaving branches together and layering in the smaller elements.
On my foraging search for a good 'no-man's-land' to prune, I came across a pile of gold in these vines and geranium leaves, cut by landscapers and left for pick-up. I strung a wire between two trees and built with the natural curve of of the vines a simple hanging installation.
The geranium leaves were truly the inspiration here, as the color fading into their cloud-edged folds brings such energy to their placement.
A few stray feathers on the shore found their way into the design among the more feathery foliages and shadowy colors.


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Day 1: Los Angeles – 17-Mile Drive – San Francisco (approx. 381 Miles / 6 Hours)
In the morning, we will leave Los Angeles .
Afterwards, we will head towards the picturesque Monterey Peninsula and 17-Mile Drive.
We will arrive in San Francisco in the evening.
17-Mile Drive
We'll head to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, where gentle sea breezes, meandering coast, surging waves, bizarre rocks, adorable seals and sea lions rest on the beach. Here we'll stop at a first-class golf course to take photos. Then we'll view the scenery of the 17-Mile Drive, passing by Carmel and PCH #1. We will stop at the Lone Cypress for taking photos.
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Day 2: UC Berkeley – Madame Tussauds/Dungeon – San Francisco City Tour (approx. 125 Miles / 2 Hours)
We visit the campus of UC Berkeley in the morning. Faculty, alumni and staffs of Berkeley have won 72 Nobel Prizes.
From the nostalgic campus, Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Straight can both be seen! Afterwards we drive to San Francisco, home to over 50 rolling hills and surrounded by water on 3 sides.
We visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts, and Fisherman's Wharf. Here you can take an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay (own expense) and explore the Madame Tussaud.
You may take an in-depth city tour at your own cost this afternoon.
Stay overnight in Central California.
The University of California at Berkeley is the flagship branch of the University of California system. It is also the oldest, having been founded in 1868. It is considered one of the top scientific schools in the world.
San Francisco City Tour
Afterwards we'll drive to San Francisco, home to over 50 rolling hills and surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Then we'll visit the Golden Gate Bridge before visiting Fisherman's Wharf. Here you can take an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Next, we will visit Palace of Fine Arts and Lombard Street.
In the afternoon, you can choose to join an optional San Francisco In-depth Tour.
New attractions: Madame Tussauds OR San Francisco Dungeon
**Since 5/1/2017, guests can additionally choose one from Madame Tussauds San Francisco and the San Francisco Dungeon to visit (approx. 45 mins).
Madame Tussauds San Francisco - Madame Tussauds San Francisco is a wax museum located in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco in California. The attraction opened on June 26, 201, and became the 17th Madame Tussauds museum to open worldwide. The attraction features wax figures of famous figures from movies, music, politics, popular culture, and sport. It also celebrates "The Spirit of San Francisco" with wax figures of local artists, musicians, and activists from the city's past.
San Francisco Dungeon - The San Francisco Dungeon is a tourist attraction which recreates historical events using 360° sets, special effects, and live actors. Visitors walk through the Dungeon, and are guided through each show by professional actors. The attraction also contains a dark boat ride. The San Francisco Dungeon was opened in June 2014, following the success of its European counterparts which include the London Dungeon and the Amsterdam Dungeon.
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Day 3: Yosemite National Park – Los Angeles (approx. 450 Miles / 7 Hours)
Departing from the hotel this morning, we will head towards Yosemite National Park, where we will tour El Capitan, Yosemite waterfall, Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Bridal Veil Waterfall… Wonders come one after another!
After lunch, we will travel across Central Valley of California and then arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.
Yosemite National Park is a national park spanning portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in Northern California. On average, about 4 million people visit Yosemite each year, and most spend the majority of their time in the seven square miles of Yosemite Valley. The park set a visitation record in 2016, surpassing 5 million visitors for the first time in its history.
(Note: For safety purpose, in case of bad weather condition or emergency issues in Yosemite National Park, we reserve rights to change the itinerary of the day: we visit Solvang and Santa Barbara instead of Yosemite.)
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2. English & Chinese bilingual tour guide
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1. Meals (Vegan food options available)
3. Mandatory Tips/Service Fee - $30 per person. Please pay in cash to the tour guide while on the bus. Any child/Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well.
4. Mandatory Tour in San Francisco - (Please pay in cash to your guide.)
* 17-Mile Drive + UC Berkeley + Yosemite + Madame Tussauds San Francisco/San Francisco Dungeon - $65 per person
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* San Francisco Bay Cruise (90 mins; available since April 1st) - Adult $44
* San Francisco In-depth City Tour - $35 per person
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Vanllee Hotel & Suites LVGEM
Quality Inn Rosemead (Formerly Comfort Suites Rosemead)
Holiday Inn El Monte (Former Los Angeles LA Hotel)
Los Angeles City of Industry
Pacific Palms Resort
Chinatown Senior Citizen Service Center (Downtown)
**Please reach to the departure points at least 10-15 minutes early.
2. The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.
3. Please ensure safety of your luggage always, especially in public areas. The tour operator or the tour guide cannot be held responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
4. If you cancel the third and fourth discounted passengers within 1-3 business days before the tour departs, $100 (per person) penalty fee will be charged. No show of third and fourth discounted passengers will incur $100 (per person) penalty fee, and the first and the second passengers should pay the fee to the guide.
5. Due to peak season, additional hotel accommodation is subject to availability and prices may fluctuate.
6. On New Year, National Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and other holidays, the tour fee may increase.
7. Two full-sized beds per room. No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers.
8. During the peak travel season, twin room may be changed into a King room or a King room Plus Sofa bed without prior notice.
9. National Park Pass / City Pass / Entry Tickets / Annual or Season Passes / Senior Pass (or) any admission tickets to attractions purchased on your own are not allowed on this tour. All mandatory / optional tour services, have to be purchased as instructed in the exclusions section.
10. There would be no refund if you give up part of the mandatory activities.
11. At least one adult at the age of 18+ in your tour group. Pets are not allowed in the whole tour.
12. Tour is not wheel chair accessible.
20 Days (or) more prior to tour departure date 100% of tour cost paid will be refunded
Requests made from the date of booking until 07 day prior to the tour departure date US $ 30 will be charged for each order
What is Buy 2 Get 3rd Free Offer?
Buy 2 Get 3rd Free offer is applicable only for Triple Room. Prices are already adjusted to the Triple Room. When you calculate the total price for Double Room & total price for Triple Room both remains same. So 2 people who book one room pay the same price as 3 people in one room.
Will there be any parking facility at the departure points?
There will be no parking facilities provided by our local operators at any departure points. We request all our customer to find public parking facility at/near given departure points.
How are meals arranged on the tours? Will there be a vegetarian food option?
Meals are not part of the package. The tour guide will be arranging food stops at local restaurants, fast food restaurants or food courts where passengers can purchase their own meals. Food stops will also offer options for vegan/ vegetarian food.

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I used Pacific Point, Real Red and Pumpkin Pie .... all come from the Brights Collection.
I stamped an extra Moon and Star - cut out the Moon and punched out the star using one of the Itty Bitty Accent punches. These I then raised up on Dimensionals to add ..... well .... dimension :o) I don't mind single layer cards at all .... but this one just needed a little 'more'.


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A landmark work of art, then and now
In 1967, when Sheila Hicks created and installed two luminous bas-relief tapestries in the Ford Foundation's New York City headquarters, the now-renowned textile artist was at the beginning of her career. Hicks worked closely with the building's architects, Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo, to integrate her works of art seamlessly into the building's convening spaces. The building opened that same year, and was later designated a landmark—both inside and out.
The tapestries' honeycomb-like pattern pays tribute to what Hicks calls "the beehive of social change activity at the foundation," and suffuses each room with grace and warmth. But the original tapestries deteriorated over the years, and so in 2013, Hicks and her team spent a year painstakingly recreating them to ensure that her vision would live on for many decades to come. The new hand-woven textiles consist of more than a thousand hand-stitched, honey-colored medallions.
This video highlights the importance of Hicks's art to the foundation and to the artist herself, who embarked on the extensive re-creation nearly 50 years after the original. She turned 80 in July, and arrived at the foundation to oversee installation soon thereafter.
"It's as close as we could come to [the original version]," Hicks says. "Only better."
Read more about Sheila Hicks and her Ford Foundation commission, then and now, in The New York Times.
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Goin' Down live in Europe 1989
This performance of "Goin' Down" comes from a show held in the Netherlands on April 21, 1989 during The Monkees' tour of Europe that year. It's sourced from a widely circulated bootleg of the show (which was also broadcasted on European radio and filmed for Holland television). Enjoy...
JJ Lloyd
Great live recording! I wish the Monkees had released live CDs of the 1987, 1989, and 1996/97 tours. It'd be great if they did one for the recent tour.
Monkees Live Almanac
JJ,
How great would it have been to have a live CD from the '87 tour, including both the first and second leg, which featured variations in the set list from album tracks to the newer songs from Pool It! A missed opportunity, for sure.
Then again, the '89 show was great, and if I had to choose between '96 or '97, I'd go with '97 (or '97 UK more specifically).
I'd definitely go with '97 UK too. It's a shame an official live album wasn't released from that one. The Who has been putting out live recordings of their shows since 2002.... wish the Monkees could do the same.


In reply to Parliamentary questions from Ms Flint, BEIS Minister, Claire Perry confirmed that HS2 alone will require 2 million tonnes of steel in the next few years. The Minister also confirmed that the major infrastructure projects, HS2, Hinckley Point nuclear power station and motorway maintenance will use 3million tonnes of steel.
Said Ms Flint: "These projects are a huge test for the Government. UK steel producers are keen to play their part in supporting major modernisation projects, like HS2, and I will be keeping up the pressure on the Government to make sure UK steel is an important player at every stage of HS2.
"We cannot have another catastrophe like the Scottish Executive's blunder over the Queensferry Crossing where £1.6billion worth of steel went to China, Poland and Spain. Not a single UK producer got a look in. As we leave the European union, we must have a muscular economic approach that rebalances our economy and supports key foundation industries like UK steel.
The Minister's answers to Ms Flint can be found HERE.


Hey there, friends!! Tonight marks the June Inspiration week for Lawn Fawn!! As we noted last month, Lawn Fawn is now releasing their full season of stamps all at once...which was last month! But, we are still doing an inspiration week every month, which will include never before seen projects using these new stamp sets!!
Today we are featuring "On The Mend" which is an oh so cute set for all your get well wishes needs!! If you haven't already picked up the set, it has some of the CUTEST little images to go with some super sweet sentiments. It is definitely a must have, as it is one of the first cute get well stamp sets that I have seen!
I created this for a couple of challenges as well! First up, I used Sweet Sunday Sketch #121 to help with the design of my card. The clean design yet fun elements really helped me showcase the stamp set well!! I also used Embellish's Background Stamping Color Trends Challenge for it, which allowed me to use Lawn Fawn's "Teeny Tiny Backdrops" set as well!! Here is what I created!
Instructions: Make card from kraft cardstock, round the bottom corners, and stamp the heart background to it. Cut a scalloped circle from white grid paper at 3.5" using the Cricut Expression & Storybook cartridge. Cut a regular circle from green tablet paper at 3", and then layer with the scalloped circle. Adhere the entire piece to the front. Diecut and emboss the label from aqua dotted paper, and adhere to the card front, overlapping part of the scalloped circle. Cut two strips of patterned paper, layer together, and cut a banner shape to the end of it. Stamp the sentiment to the strip, and adhere to the card front. Accent the left of the sentiment with three jewels. Stamp the box of tissue to patterned paper and to vellum. Cut out the appropriate pieces, and then layer together to the top of the label cut. Squish three small strips of vellum into little wads and adhere around the tissue box. Tie twine through three buttons, and adhere below the tissue box. Tie twine around the top of the card, and cover the middle with a button to finish.
Do you want to know what I love about this one? It has more purposes than just "Get Well". You could give this to someone who is going through a rough spot in their life as well. The tissue box stamp does have a smiley face inside of it...but I chose to mask it out on this one as it didn't seem completely appropriate. Masking it out was very easy...and I just put a little piece of tape of the spot, inked it up, and then took the tape off. Easy as pie!!
Be sure to check out what the rest of the Lawn Fawn gals have come up with using "On The Mend"!
What a great card! From the sketch, to the colors...perfection!
so many cute things about this card: the layering, the paper pieced tissue box and those adorable "wads" of tissues. just DARLING!
So pretty! I love the lil' tissue papers wadded on the side of the box. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Is it wrong to think "used" tissues are cute? :) Well if it is wrong I don't care, I think they are very cute!
Oh my, how cute is this card?! I love all the buttons you added, and that Spellbinder die is calling my name!
Oh I love this card. I love that you masked off the smiley face and added some bunches of tissue to the bottom of the box. Today is going to be a tough day for me so I am going to pretend this card is for me and it cheers me up. Super cute. Love all the texture, the soft heart background and the addition of twine. Love it.
OK you totally rocked the colours and the background but OMWord those little tissues are too cute for words!!!


Achieve celebrity status in this sparkling evening gown by Jovani 51115. Spare spaghetti straps secure the sweetheart bodice while off-the-shoulder straps drape upper arms with dazzle. Vertical, corset-style lines add stunning contrast along bust and midriff, accenting a curve-kissing fit. Allover sparkle paves the bodice with glamorous glints, and a stream of crystals traces the Basque waist. Sprays of sparkle accent the upper skirt and a sheer-layered flute flares to full-length.


US shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine announced it has welcomed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Richard W. Hunt as its chief strategy officer and head of institutional relations.
At Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Adm. Hunt will communicate the shipbuilder's technological and performance advantages. He will also manage and expand the company's relationships with government customers and federal, state, and local government entities.
Hunt's nearly four-decade career in the US Navy was filled with high-profile commands. He served as Commander of Carrier Strike Group Six; Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa; Commander of the US Third Fleet; and Commander of Naval Surface Force for the US Pacific Fleet.
Adm. Hunt's shore assignments included Director of Navy Staff; Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and deputy director of Strategy and Policy, Joint Staff (J5).
Posted on April 10, 2018 with tags Fincantieri Marinette Marine.


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The day has come where we are doing the video for the first single, well Monday 8th!!! Oh! It's so exciting. Tomorrow!
The concept is amazing and the clothes are absolutely brilliant.
We also have a film crew doing the making of the video which is exciting too. So there will be lots of back stage footage coming soon.
The video is for the single 'LEAVE'! Its gonna be fun and its a really creative video.
I'm going to bed early to get that beauty sleep in he he cause its like a 5 oclock start!


Over the past two weeks, Upper School Book Club have been digesting the newest title from Canadian author Kenneth Oppel, Inkling. This unusual story follows the journey of a sentient ink blob who comes to life in the home of Ethan, his little sister and their dad, who is a famous graphic novelist with severe writer's block. A tender exploration of grief, the book also has many funny moments and teaches an important lesson about believing in yourself.
Last week the group filled in prediction sheets drawing on the title of the book, with Maisie writing "I have an inkling that Inkling is going to help Ethan to draw…" Maya agreed with this, while a couple of Book Clubbers thought Inkling might secretly be evil! Kiyan wrote "I have an inkling that Inkling has been lured to get an evil purpose"… very imaginative! We finished the book after this session and spent this week reflecting on the book's plot and themes.
Sarachi noted the significance of the cover's smiley face, and enjoyed the way Ethan "gets better at drawing but still lets Inkling do the work". She enjoyed the "milestones where different things happen".
If you'd like to read this unusual book for yourself, just ask in the Library – but hurry, as there may be a waiting list!


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Wall Street Journal: Zuckerberg was aware of Facebook's controversial privacy practices
Saturday, June 15, 2019 11:17 AM EDT
NEW YORK -
Three companies saw promising debuts after going public on the IPO market. Pet retailer, Chewy, jumped more than 50% on Friday when it opened for trade. Fiverr, a platform for freelancers, doubled by the end of the week following its start on Thursday. Crowdstrike, a cyber security firm, also saw its share price gain double for the week following its debut on market on Wednesday.
Oil prices rose at end the week following attacks on tanker ships off the coast of Iran on Thursday. The incident rose concerns of potential reductions through one of the world's key shipping routes if companies suspend new bookings. Crude oil prices had been near 5-month lows as an abundance of supply in American production has outweighed the impact of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran.
Tyson Foods plans to introduce a new brand called Raised & Rooted that will debut in stores this summer. The first product to hit shelves will be plant-based nuggets. The announcement of the company getting into the alternative meat game has pushed shares of Tyson higher. The competition is putting pressure on Beyond Meat, which was hit with analyst downgrades earlier in the week.
Athletic apparel maker, Lululemon, is surpassing expectations. In its latest earnings report, the company said its e-commerce business and sales of its core leggings product reached expectations. Net revenue rose 20% year over year, while online sales increased 33%. Lululemon says it's optimistic about its 5-year growth plan, which aims to double men's and digital revenue.
A Wall Street Journal report says that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was aware of the company's problematic privacy practices. Emails uncovered in the process of Facebook's response to a federal privacy investigation suggest Zuckerberg place a role in some of the questionable privacy decisions made at Facebook. S&P has kicked Facebook out of an index that tracks socially responsible companies. The ESG index is a basket of stocks that the S&P picks based on company's record of engaging in environmentally and socially responsible corporate governance.


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The 2009 Roewe Shanghai Masters was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 7–13 September 2009 at the Shanghai Grand Stage in Shanghai, China.

Ronnie O'Sullivan won in the final 10–5 against Liang Wenbo.

Prize fund
The breakdown of prize money for this year is shown below:

Winner: £55,000
Runner-up: £28,000
Semi-final: £14,000
Quarter-final: £7,525
Last 16: £5,370
Last 32: £3,640
Last 48: £2,050
Last 64: £1,400

Stage one highest break: £500
Stage two highest break: £2,000
Total: £300,000

Wildcard round
These matches were played in Shanghai on September 7.

Main draw

Final

Qualifying
These matches took place between 3 and 6 August 2009 at the Pontin's Centre, Prestatyn, Wales.

Century breaks

Qualifying stage centuries
138  Dominic Dale
135  Gerard Greene
129, 120  Jordan Brown
127  Martin Gould
126  Mark Davis
118, 113, 102  Xiao Guodong
115  Patrick Wallace
114, 101  Andrew Higginson
113  Graeme Dott
112  Robert Milkins
110, 103  Lee Spick
108  Rod Lawler
105  Bjorn Haneveer
105  Matthew Selt
105  Judd Trump
100  Tony Drago

Televised stage centuries
133, 123, 106  Shaun Murphy
132, 101  Ding Junhui
129  Ken Doherty
128, 104  Matthew Selt
122, 103  Ricky Walden
120, 118  Matthew Stevens
118, 102  Liang Wenbo
111  Ryan Day
110, 101  Tian Pengfei
109, 101, 101  Ronnie O'Sullivan
102  Graeme Dott
101  Mark Williams
101  Stuart Bingham

References

2009
Shanghai Masters
Shanghai Masters
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6th Human-Computer Interaction Slovenia (HCI SI) conference
University of Primorska, Koper, 8 November 2021
https://hci.si/hci-si-2021/
BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
The Human-Computer Interaction Slovenia (HCI SI) is the sixth conference in a series organised by the Slovene HCI community (ACM Chapter Bled). The primary target audience are HCI researchers and practitioners from academia and industry from the Alps-Danube-Adriatic basin; however, we welcome contributions from beyond this region.
Submission deadline: 15 October 2021
Notification to authors: 29 October 2021
Conference: 8 November 2021
Papers should be related to any aspect of HCI technology, systems, devices, techniques, experience, application, methods, tools, theories, and new perspectives.
Submission Platform
All submissions should be uploaded electronically through the easychair platform at the link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hcisi2021
Submission Format and Length
The conference uses the single-column CEUR-ART style template available at http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-XXX/CEURART.zip. We also prepared an Overleaf template at https://www.overleaf.com/read/vgccthngprgf. After clicking the link choose "copy project" in the Overleaf menu. You need to be registered and logged into Overleaf in order to be able to do that. The page lengths below refer to the CEUR-ART template.
We accept the following contributions:
Research papers 5 to 15 pages long including references.
The length should be proportional to its contribution.
Poster papers 2 to 5 pages long including references.
Posters are particularly suitable for showcasing BSc/MSc students' work as well as work-in-progress. The submission is a description of the work in the form of a scientific paper (extended abstract). The authors will have to prepare the poster and bring it along to the conference.
Demos submissions 2 to 5 pages long including references.
After the notification of acceptance, the authors of accepted demos should contact the program chairs for the details about the set-up requirements.
We also welcome papers presenting partial/initial results if authors wish to submit a longer version to another conference or journal. For authors who wish to publish their original results elsewhere we also recommend to describe their methods and results in a more general way to avoid self-plagiarism. The same version as the one submitted to HCI SI should not be under concurrent review for publication by another conference or journal.
We will use a relaxed approach to anonymity where the authors choose what to disclose. The submission system EasyChair will be configured as double-blind so that the reviewers will not see the authors' names unless the authors disclose them in the paper. Hence, it is up to the authors' decision whether they wish to disclose their identity in the submitted PDF (thus being subject to a single-blind process) or not (double blind).
The preferred language is English, although submissions in Slovenian will also be considered (in this case, please provide an English language translation of the title and the abstract, as per http://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html#NON-ENGLISH-PROC).
Publication and Copyright
The papers will be published in CEUR-WS.org as open access under Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) license. The copyright remains with the papers' authors.
Accepted papers will be presented at the conference. At least one author of each paper must register (registration is free). The exact talk duration will be determined when the program is finalised.
Conference chair: Klen Čopič Pucihar, Matjaž Kljun
Program chairs: Veljko Pejović, Marko Tkalčič
Web chair: Cuauhtli Campos, Nuwan Attygalle
Local organizer: Jordan Deja
Proceedings chair: Elham Motamedi, Maheshya Weerasinghe
This year we will have two keynote speakers:
Peter Knees, Vienna University of Technology,
https://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/~knees/
Gregor Geršak, University of Ljubljana,
http://lmk.fe.uni-lj.si/o-nas/zaposleni/gregor-gersak/
1) Peter Knees, Vienna University of Technology
An Overview of Music Retrieval and Recommendation: From Describing Sound to Asking What is Fair
Abstract: In this talk I will describe the developments in music discovery technologies over the last 20 years. This journey will depart from the question of how music can be algorithmically modeled for content-based search and recommendation. Then I will detail how additional data sources representing different types of user interactions have gained importance for these tasks. Ultimately, we will arrive at a discussion of what the objectives of recommender systems are and—most importantly—could and should be in a world where music is virtually freely available everywhere and at all times. This will bring
us to the open question of fairness in music recommendation and how future technology could contribute to this.
2) Gregor Geršak, University of Ljubljana
Gadgets in psychophysiology
Psychophysiology can be defined as a science that studies the physiology
of humans when they are in a particular psychological state. It is interested in human's heart- rate variability or changes in breathing rhythm when he is afraid, happy, surprised or under cognitive load. Nowadays, industry and society widely use the principles and methods of psychophysiology to improve their products and services. The modern company is interested not only in the physical, chemical or biological properties of its product, but also (and sometimes mainly) in how the product looks, feels or even smells. Apart from psychological
measurement tools, these properties are usually measured using brain scanners, autonomic nervous system monitoring devices, or human behaviour measurement systems.
In the presentation, I will introduce some of the typical uses of simple psychophysiological devices, such as their inclusion in the psychophysiological feedback loop, difficulty assessment, VR sickness, affective gaming, rehabilitation, science in education, and various projects in the field of psychology. I will address the issue of accuracy of these devices and draw some general conclusions based on our long experience.
The conference will be organised in the picturesque Mediterranean town of Koper, Slovenia on the Adriatic coast.
The conference is free to attend. Attendees cover their own expenses to reach the venue.
Registration is necessary: https://forms.gle/kUTnAwGW4eqSLKW29
The conference is open to non-authors as well.


Samford University will host a free public reading by author Kathryn Davis Monday Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in Brooks Auditorium (Brooks Hall 134). The event is part of the Birmingham Area Consortium of Higher Education (BACHE) Visiting Writers Series.
Davis is the author of seven novels, most recently Duplex. While her plots are often experimental and elliptical, her prose is always vividly descriptive, committed to realism even as she incorporates elements of fable and fantasy into her otherwise ordinary suburban and historical settings.
The author's honors include the Kafka Prize, the Morton Dauwen Zabel Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the 2006 Lannan Award for Fiction.


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Shutdown Corner
Colin Kaepernick plans to pledge $1M to racial equality causes
Eric Edholm
September 2, 2016, 9:34 AM
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had as eventful a fourth preseason night as a player can have.
First, he continued his much-publicized protest of the national anthem, with 49ers teammate Eric Reid right beside him in support. Then Kaepernick went out and played a pretty good game against the San Diego Chargers, with his roster spot in question. After the game, he spoke with throngs of media — and spoke of the next phase of his plan.
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San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick greets fans in San Diego Thursday night (AP).
This one had a pretty positive-sounding message, via CSN Bay Area.
"I plan to take it a step further," Kaepernick said. "I'm currently working with organizations to be involved and making sure I'm actively in these communities, as well as donating the first million dollars I make this to different organization to help these communities and help these people."
Many who have criticized Kaepernick's protest have asked what he's doing about the cause other than sitting down. This helps answer those questions.
A $1 million donation is significant. He is guaranteed to earn $11.9 million in base salary this season — whether or not Kaepernick is on the 49ers' roster — and already has earned $400,000 in the form of an offseason workout bonus. Kaepernick said he hasn't yet decided which organization or organizations he plans to donate to but is in discussions with several.
It was clear from Kaepernick's words and actions before and during the game that he sought to end some narratives that have developed amid this story. One, he says he's not anti-military; his beef is with the police officers that he says abuse their power against minorities.
"I realize men and women of the military go out and sacrifice their lives and put their selves in harm's way for my freedom of speech and my freedoms in this country and my freedom to take a seat or take a knee," Kaepernick said.
Kaepernick went out of his way to display deference to the signing of "God Bless America" by Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Powell from the U.S. Navy in the third quarter.
"I'm not anti-America," Kaepernick said. "I love America. I love people. That's why I'm doing this. I want to help make America better. I think having these conversations helps everybody have a better understanding of where everybody is coming from."
Two, Kaepernick says his plan is to continue not stand during the playing of the anthem — but with a slight change.
"I think it will continue to be taking a knee," he said. "As far as how long this goes, I'm not sure. I want to be able to affect change, and I think there are a lot of other people who want to, as well."
Although Kaepernick has taken seeming missteps during his protest, including wearing a Fidel Castro t-shirt and some socks that seemed to be anti-police and cloud his message, it also appears he's trying to find a positive resolution to a story that has gone beyond sports.
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Bush is back.
Reggie Bush returned to practice Friday after missing the previous two days, according to the Detroit Lions' official website.
The running back missed the Lions' Week 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles after aggravating a calf injury. Earlier this week, Bush predicted he would return to practice Friday, saying he was held out only as a precaution.
Bush is expected to play Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens barring a setback similar to the one he experienced minutes prior to the Lions' Week 14 contest.
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by marinoni at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I typically do not write Reviews, however, because the Salon and Stylist are exceptional it deserves to be the exception. My lifestyle demands frequent relocation, finding a stylist usually takes 2 - 3 visits before they are famiiar with my needs and likes. Upon arriving in SoCal, Jenn Smit at Vogue Salon in Newport Beach CA, NAILED it the first time. I have received numerous complements on the cut and the color is incredible. Jenn was able to help me obtain the color, cut and style that fits my lifestyle as well as stay ahead of the trends.
Walking into a new Salon is usually a little unnerving, NOT the case with Vogue. I felt welcomed and comfortable the moment I walked in. The people are professional, warm and friendly. I highly recommend Jenn Smit and Vogue Salon to anyone looking for quality and style with the personal attention.
Lori C. May 14 .
I have been going to Vogue Salon for about two years; however, I have had Jenna A. as my stylist for 6+ years. I will never change stylist. In fact, I have followed her to different salons as she has developed professionally. I actually drive from San Bernardino County because I truly believe Jenna is worth the drive! Jenna does not rush the process as she is cutting and coloring my hair. She takes her time, is careful, and precise. I'm always beyond pleased after she does my hair. I feel like a new, beautiful woman when I walk out of the Salon! Jenna has the experience and professional expertise of knowing the right cut and color that fits my style and personality. When I arrive at the salon I walk in and sit down in her chair. I never have to wait for her to finish her previous appointment. She is punctual! I also appreciate that I don't have to plan for my cut and color by bringing in a picture. I completely trust her judgment and she has never let me down. Beyond her professional expertise, Jenna is courteous, compassionate, kind, and a good listener. I highly recommend Vogue Salon and specifically Jenna A. as your next and last stylist.
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by SDVS at Citysearch Jun 16 .
The salon service was poor. I specifically made an appointment for a haircut only and all of a sudden the colorist was called and then they brought over the color. I found out later it was only semipermanent, and it seriously washed out after one week. When I went back the staff checked my record and couldn't believe that I had actually paid for color and my hair looked the way it did. The owner who cut my hair, came and he needs to relax and take it easy. Just take care of the customer instead of thinking about your ego! Nobody can disagree with him at the salon, he is rude and needs behavior modification lessons. Too expensive for nothing. Maybe Vogue Salon was good at one point but it is below satisfactory.
by Lazyoptimist at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've been on the hunt for a salon I can commit to. And I think I've found it!
Everyone from the receptionist to my stylist was phenomenal. (Sorry, I forgot my stylist's name!) Everyone listened to everything I wanted, took great care of me, and I ended up with a cut better than I imagined! I felt like I was in great hands.
Not gonna lie, I don't have a lot of income to splurge on a haircut. So it's very important I get the most out of the time & money I spend on my hair. I've been to so many salons in the similar price range ie. Bombshellz (yikes!), Toni & Guy, etc... and none of them compares to Vogue.
It's a great, relaxed and happy salon that is incredibly professional. I definitely need to go back for my next cut!
Best Salon I've Ever Been To!
Simon R. Oct 18 .
I had heard from a friend of mine that vogues are really great place to get your hair done.And the brand itself speaks more than enough so just move ahead to get yourself the best you can.
by LBL26 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
From the moment I called to make my first appointment at Vogue Salon, I knew it was going to be a great experience. The receptionist was so friendly and helpful, answering ALL my crazy questions about which stylist would be the best fit for me.
Since my hair is not the easy to handle, I was super nervous to try someone new. The receptionist recommended the stylist Jenna, and I have been hooked ever since.
When first meeting Jenna, she listened to exactly what I wanted and was very understanding of picking a style that would work for me and my budget.
My main concern when finding a new stylist was their ability to rock out a fab blow dry...with Jenna not only can she make the frizziest of hair gorgeous, she also corrected my color and transformed the shape with a wonderful cut...still keeping the length like I had requested.
Jenna is also extremely willing to be flexible with my schedule and come in whenever works best for me. This is a huge plus, because I now no longer have to worry about taking off work just to squeeze in a hair appointment. She is also very dedicated to YOU and never rushes her clients, making sure to take her time and get it 100% no matter how busy she is.
Jenna and the entire team at Vogue Salon is truly focused on their clients. It makes such a difference when you are engaged by not only your own stylist but all who are working there.
For all those gals out there who are as crazy as me when it coms to my hair...trust me, once you go to Jenna all your worries go away and all your left with is AMAZING hair!
Jenna @ Vogue Salon is AWESOME!
by dies irae at Citysearch Jun 16 .
A good friend of mine recently recommended me to his favorite hair stylist Sara, at Vogue Salon in Newport Beach. Always secretly admiring this friend's hair but being too manly to say anything about it, I decided to give her a try.
Right away I was blown away by the busy yet friendly atmosphere of the salon, being treated very well the minute I walked in the door. I especially appreciated this having often experienced the opposite, the receptionist being too "busy" sometimes even to acknowledge my presence. Here was something totally new to me, and I liked it!
Sara was very friendly and I felt she was really the best of both worlds, at the same time really LISTENING to what I wanted yet also not afraid to make suggestions when I would babble. My haircut came out the best by far I have ever had, and she kindly offered me simple tips for styling on a daily basis that I never would of thought of on my own. I now know the secrets of how the movie stars get their hair the way they do! I have gone to Sara many times since, the conversations are great and the compliments never stop coming for my hair. THANKS SARA!!!
by JenGlo at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have had a horrific hair experience in the past and have been leery of getting my haircut since. Sara put all my fears to rest. By giving my hair style and teaching me the proper way to blow it dry I have confidence in styling my hair in between visits. When I needed to start coloring my hair I wanted to stay as close to my natural color as possible, again I trusted only Sara. I was surprised by the amazing results. Even my in-to-style teenage daughter prefers Sara to any other stylist. She makes her hair easy to manage and always looking great. See you soon Sara!
I always get compliments on my hair! Thanks to Sara!!!
by Couture Flowers at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Knows how to make getting a hair cut an experience. She listens to me and actually does what I want. She gives a great scalp massage, serves wine if you need to unwind. She is well traveled and makes for great conversation. You won't go anywhere else once she's weaved her magic into your hair.
This chick can do a guys cut!!!
Pros: what a head massage!
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by JT47 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
A male client of mine is a regular of Jenna's and he always raves about the cut she gives him (he is really picky too!) so I decided to take a step in his direction and give her a try.
The salon was wonderful when I walked in. I was greeted right away and everybody was so nice.
Jenna took me back to her chair, I told her what I was thinking for my hair and she offered suggestions for a cut/color. She knew exactly what she was doing and was like an artist sculpting and coloring my hair. I have never left a salon before feeling so hot/pretty/happy/excited about my hair. I am extremely happy with the cut and color she gave me and cannot wait to go back!!!!
Pros: Knew exactly what I wanted and gave the best cut/color ever!
by TM924 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have been to vogue a few times and have gone to both Donato and Liz. I must say they are the WORST at hair coloring. I never got what I asked for and I always walked out of the salon with a dark murky brown hair color rather than the rich golden brown I asked for. I have even shown pictures, but for some reason my hair ends up close to black every time I have been there. Liz is very rude and nosey and is not pleasant to be around. I would definitely not recommend this salon to my worst enemy, let alone my friend.
by jenigirl72 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Kai is and has been so amazing at cutting my hair for the last 10 Yrs!!! She has such an edge and amazing ideas but stills listens to what it is you are looking for!
I recently started going to her for color and she is just as good as I imagined! I am so picky about my blonde and she nailed the color the first time!!
If you are looking for someone to trust with your hair, I would call Kai in a heartbeat!
by spazbunny at Citysearch Jun 16 .
After reading numerous reviews about how fabulous Liz is, I had to try this place for myself. Liz and her assistant Jen were amazing. I've always had difficulty explaining what I wanted for my hair, as it tends to be very heavy and flat. Liz and Jen really listened and delivered incredible results. I've never had a haircut and color with so much volume, beautiful texture, and vibrancy. Plus, Liz gave my great tips on how to take care of my hair. The experience was well worth the drive from WLA! I plan to be a regular! Thank you!
Liz and Jen are amazing!
by deborah jean at Citysearch Jun 16 .
you'll get what you want !!
Cons: wouldn't go anywhere else!!
by jmb1987 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Steve is not only the best stylist at Vogue, but by far the best stylist in Orange County! Besides his awesome wit and sense of humor, the man is a hair GENIUS! Not only has he been doing my cut and color for years (I get compliments on my color on a daily basis), but he recently did a Brazilian Blow Dry treatment on my hair and I'm in love! My hair has never felt or looked so amazing! You have to try have Steve try this on you, I promise you will not be disappointed!!
Best Stylist in Orange County: Steve!
by Kansasrider at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I just had another FABULOUS haircut by Jenna! She is by far the best at cutting hair as anyone i have ever had. And I've had quite a few over the years. She takes her time, she cuts my hair dry, and it's the only haircut I've ever had that when I walk out the door of the salon, I don't have to wait for a week or two to go by until I "grow into it". She is amazing!! Thanks, Jenna!!!
by Barabara at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I get so many compliments about my hair, I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Rina does a great job. The way she cuts and colors my hair works great for my lifestyle and hair type.
The staff (especially, Brittney) always provides a relaxing, professional experience.
I've been going there for years....lately, I'm lovin' the salon remodel! I can use my laptop while under the dryer!
by andrea trider at Citysearch Jun 16 .
i have been to many salons and stylists and i hands down can say that Jenna Abbate at Vogue Salon outdid all the rest. you will have to trust me when i say this girl knows hair. she knows what will look best on you, she takes control and confidence exudes from her. i have received more compliments on my hair color and cut than i ever have before. if you are looking for the keratin/brazilian straightening, she is your girl. again she is hands down the best i have been to. to be able to go to ONE stylist for straightening, color and cut and have it done to perfection is a hard thing to come by that is exactly what u get with jenna each and every time you see her.
by SassssyB at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I heard about Jenna Abbate through a friend who is a regular with her so I booked an appointment with her at Vogue.
Not only did she know exactly what I wanted, but she knew exactly what fit my face. In all honesty, I dont think I have ever recieved such a good cut and color. She was simply amazing and I cannot wait to going back!!!!
Jenna's cut and color was the best!!!
by vncschiro at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I love Donato and the staff at both Vogue Salons. The personal attention to all details from the glass of wine to the wonderful scalp massage is absolutely amazing, not to mention the talent that Donato delivers to his client. I have never loved my hair or my hairdresser more!!!
Pros: Sexiest male hairdresser in O.C.
by Dbammer at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've been going to Christine for over a year now and she ALWAYS does an amazing job. She takes her time, is great to talk with, and is very inexpensive for what you get. I wouldn't trust anyone else in town with my hair!
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I love the salon and most of all I love my hairdresser Deana! she is amazing and she is very good at what she does!
I am doing a show in which I have to do different hair styles and everytime I go to her she comes up with the best style and colors!
she is abaoultly the best ever!
by Rho Rho Rho at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've been going to Liz for several months and she's awesome. My hair was destroyed from over-processing at another salon and she recommend Global Keratin which made my hair look better than it ever has. I also love the color, the cut, and the style. I especially appreciate finding someone who knows how to work with fragile or damaged hair.
by GoldenGirl82 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I don't regard myself as a vain person, but I find it really difficult right now to pass a mirror without taking an admiring glance slip-up!
"Thank You Deana, you're the best!" I LOVE my haircut, and the color!
Pros: Friendly salon and some of the best Stylists!
by Chris2377 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
My cousin was getting married at the St. Regis and I'm an out of town girl and had no idea where to go for an updo. I searched online and found out that they had a Salon at the Hotel. I am so glad I made an appt with a stylist named Deana. I was nervous at first and had no idea what to expect, but was immediately put at ease when I met the stylist, she is adorable! I was treated like a celebrity and Deana has such a wonderful personality. My hair turned out beautiful, I don't think i ever had my hair done this beautiful ever!
I recommend this Salon and especially their stylist Deana to anyone who loves to feel great and look AWESOME!!
Pros: Never had an Updo this beautiful ever!! Deana you're FAB!!
by jan jan at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've been a client of Robin's for over 10 years and she's amazing! My whole family gets their hair done by Robin. I always look forward to my day at the salon with her!
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by eg83 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I went HERE after a terrible experience at another salon.
The first salon ruined my hair, so I went to Vogue Salon based off of reviews. I must say, from the time I made my appointment to the time I left I was completely happy with how I was treated.
The first salon (Not vogue salon, a different one) I went to made my hair a weird yellow when I asked for platinum highlights. I was so distraught over the whole thing that my husband suggested we go look at wigs. I found the perfect color and took a swatch of the color to Liz at vogue salon. I went for a total change. I went from a messed up yellow blonde to a beautiful chestnut brown with auburn highlights.
She not only corrected my hair color she perfected it!!! I am so impressed with her, I will never go anywhere else as long as I am in the OC. Who knows I may even fly to see her if I move elsewhere. The color came out EXACTLY like the swatch/pic I gave her!
I showed her a picture of the cut I wanted as well. And that too, came out EXACTLY like I wanted (just like the pic). Not to mention how she styled my hair? I had the best blow-out I have ever had at a salon.
She is a true professional. And her assistant Jen was fantastic as well!
My hair heart-break (from the other salon) has now been healed by Liz and Jen at Vogue Salon! I would give 10 stars if I could.
Pros: Friendly service, Best color, best cut, best blow-out.
Cons: The place itself could use a little makeover.
by Susan Hartman at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have searched high and low for a stylist that could give me the exact shade of blonde I wanted, an amazing cut, and style. Liz Ward is that stylist! Liz spends time going through every detail of what you're looking for and delivers amazing results! I highly recommend!
It only took 11 years to find the best salon and stylist!
Pros: Great service and extremely talent!
by MegH at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Kai is amazing!!! I tried to get out of the potato chip blonde look. My former stylist wanted to charge me a small fortune to have it reversed. I went to Kai and she did a process called low-lights. It looks natural and growth blends beautifully. No need for the three week touch ups anymore.
Kai is interesting to talk with. She is well traveled and a Newport Beach native. A great experience overall.
My hair hair has been kissed by the sun- Thanks Kai!
by walruswerks at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Im a lazy mid 20s guy. I hate getting my hair cut because I never really know what to do with it. I like a low maintenance haircut that doesnt require much styling and infrequent visits. That's where Kai comes in. She cuts my hair pretty short about an inch or so in lenth. Then I just let it go for about 6 months. As it grows out I can style it if I want or just towel dry and go. No one else has been able to reproduce it. Usually, I end up with long bangs or a weird neck line from other places, but something about her cut doesnt require anything else. She is the only person who cuts my hair now. Bottom line go see Kai and you wont be disappointed.
by briko at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have been going to Kai for 4 years now. She is a great stylist and very receptive to what I want. I am a low maintenance kind of girl who likes to avoid using too many products in the morning, Kai cuts my hair so I can literally wash and go and I still look amazing. Kai also did my hair for my wedding and it came out even better than I had imagined!
Kai at Vogue is an amazing stylist!
Pros: Warm, firendly and great at what she does!
by korea_mia25 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I adore this salon, especially the owner Rina Anderson. I have total confidence when she cuts my hair, and I am always 110% happy with the results. Ever since I have started getting my hair done here, I am constantly getting compliments on my hair.
Won't Cut My Hair Anyplace Else!
by LynnMarie at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've been in Orange County for 5 years now and have tried several different salons and stylists. No one could "fit the bill" so hence the drive back to LA to get a great color and haircut. Well no more!!
Don't have to drive to LA for my hair anymore!
by LindseyKiwi at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've been going to Vogue Salon since I was about 12 or 13. Since I stopped going to Rainbow Kids, Steve has been the only one I'll let take scissors to my hair. The only Cons are that they don't let you make bad -teenage- decisions! My hair always comes out looking great.
by RomyRls at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have been going to VSS for years and have always been so happy with the entire experience. From the reminder phone call, to the location, customer service, products, relaxed atmosphere. I always leave happy and laughing. My hair looks better and better with each appointment. Awesome blond just doesn't grow out of your head like this!
by TRR2307981 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Kai is a phenomenal stylist. I have been driving from the LA area for 8 years to have her cut my hair. During that time, I have tried at least 6 different stylists in the LA area and no one even comes close to Kai. WELL worth the drive for me!
After a haircut from Kai, I can wash, dry and go!
Pros: The precision haircut by Kai is amazing!
by stephnguyen at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I've never gone to an actual salon for prom, I searched online and i picked vogue salon. I called up and told them to give me the best updo salon artist and they gave me Daisy.
When i took my prom pictures so many people pulled me aside and complimented my hair.
After hours and hours of dancing my hair was still up and beautiful!
I highly recommend Daisy to anyone. She is really sweet!
The cost of my updo was 80 dollars plus tip 95. The minimum is ten, but she did such a great job I gave her a little something extra.
by jak14 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have been going to Vogue Salon for years. A friend of mine recommended me and I have in turrn, recommended many of my friends here! Steve Hernandez does a fantastic job every time. A master with color and you walk out of the salon with a cut that works through until your next appointment! Very professional salon. The owner, Donato is very welcoming and constantly encouraging his staff to keep their technique sharp with mandatory educational classes on-site for his stylists.
Pros: Not a stuffy or snooty salon. Like family and comfortable.
Cons: Parking during high traffic times.
Vogue Salon is a hopping place. It's a little on the pricey side, but the stylists that I've dealt with have been top notch. Another plus is that they carry Kerastase products which are really hard to find.
by KPERRY at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Kai is interesting to talk with. She is well traveled and a Newport Beach native. She relates well to her clients. A great experience overall.
Are you a potato chip blonde???
by davidan at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I have used many high end salons throughout Orange County and have found that Vogue Salon and specifically Deana to be consistently great. There is an appreciation for my business and time and care is taken to ensure a great result every time. I have found this attention to detail lacking in other high end salons. I believe that it stems from the top as the owners are hands on in providing a great environment as well as setting the example of great work are care for all of their clients. If you are looking for a great salon, your look is over as it does not get much better than Vogue.
by deestrada at Citysearch Jun 16 .
The best color and haircut specialist in Orange County!
by tmedia1 at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Anyone looking for a new hairstylist---I would highly recommend Deana at Vogue Salon. My hairstylist moved and I had to find someone new. Someone recommended me to Deana, so I gave her a try. I can honestly say that she gives me the best haircuts I've ever had, I'm so glad I found her! She gave me a new style---nothing too drastic---just updated my look with some layers. She also found the right color for me, and the right shampoo and conditioner. I could not be happier with the way my hair looks.
by sheenawarde at Citysearch Jun 16 .
Deana Dankha cut my hair and did an amazing job. I was nervous about such an edgy, hip haircut but she assured me that it would look great. She was fantastic throughout everything and really did a great job giving me tips on what products to use and how to style my new-do. I would highly recommend her as a stylist and the salon to anyone.
by laineyerickson at Citysearch Jun 16 .
by MarielLV at Citysearch Jun 16 .
I absolutely love this place! I've been there twice for color and haircut, Deana is awesome, she recomended color and style and I love it, I get so many compliments. All stylists are so pleasant, always checking if you need something to drink or read etc. You see people entering the salon with a smile and leaving with a smile.
Need a new look? you know where to go!
Love the Salon!! Just had a hard time parking.
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Q: R: insert rows at specific places in dataframe I can't seem to find an example to help me solve a particular problem in R. I have a data frame that looks like this:
tmp = data.frame(group = c(rep("A", 5), rep("B",2), rep("C",6)), value = rnorm(13))

In reality I have thousands of columns and rows with many different values for group. The rows in the data frame are ordered by group.
I'd like to insert a new row above the first occurrence of each group. I'd also like for these new rows to only contain a value (the same value) in the first column (although I can make do if columns 2:ncol(tmp) contain NAs). Using the example data frame above, the end result should look like this:
   group      value
   GROUP
   A          -1.7596279
   A          -0.8273928
   A          -0.3515738
   A          -0.7547999
   A           0.5700747
   GROUP
   B          -1.9676482
   B           0.3996858
   GROUP
   C           0.1047832
   C           0.5903711
   C          -1.3687259
   C           0.3688415
   C           1.3674403
   C           0.8880089

Is there a way to do this? I can come up with a list of rows containing the first instance of each group. I was originally thinking that I could use this information to define where new rows should be inserted, but not sure if this is the best way to go.

A: I tried to create a function that does what you want it to do:
addEmptyRows <- function(D)
{
  output <- tmp
  i <- 1
  while (i < NROW(output)) {
    if(output$group[i] != output$group[i+1])
    {
      output <- rbind(output[1:i,],c("GROUP","NA"),output[(i+1):NROW(output),])
      i <- i+1
    }
    i <- i+1
  }
  return(rbind(c("GROUP","NA"),output))
}

If you apply this function to your dataframe:
addEmptyRows(tmp)

It gives you the desired dataframe. Does this help you?

A: You could use something like this:
tmp <- data.frame(group = c(rep("A", 5), rep("B",2), rep("C",6)), value = rnorm(13))

divider <- data.frame(group = "GROUP", value = NA)

do.call(rbind, unlist(lapply(split(tmp, tmp$group),
                             function(x) list(divider, x)), recursive = F))


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