An estimated 20 to 30 percent of ischemic stroke is caused by carotid artery disease. Vascular surgeons of the Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center are offering a novel alternative for treating carotid artery stenosis in patients considered high risk for traditional carotid endarterectomy (CEA).
Reasons CEA may be contraindicated include anatomic factors such as prior stenting, scarring, cancer or radiation of the neck. Physiologic factors, including heart failure or pulmonary disease, can also preclude patients from the surgery. In cases where CEA is not an option, stenting through the femoral artery has been a possible treatment but the procedure carries a higher risk for stroke caused by plaque breaking off and traveling to the brain.
UH experts have adopted an innovative approach – TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) developed by Silk Road Medical® – that utilizes the ENROUTE® Transcarotid Neuroprotection System to isolate the blockage from forward blood flow while stenting the carotid artery. "The TCAR procedure provides a compelling alternative to stenting through the transfemoral artery because before we perform any intervention, we reverse blood flow to capture plaque outside the body," Dr. Kashyap says.
The minimally invasive TCAR procedure enables the surgeon to directly access the common carotid artery through a small incision above the clavicle. Utilizing high-quality imaging to guide placement, a flexible sheath is inserted at the carotid bifurcation. The sheath is then connected to a patented circuit that provides temporary dynamic reversal of blood flow through a filter to trap any micro emboli that may dislodge during the procedure.
High pressure in the small cerebral arteries and low pressure in the large femoral vein results in a pressure gradient that allows for blood flow to be reversed away from the brain and returned through access placed in the groin. While blood flow is reversed, the surgeon places the ENROUTE® Transcarotid Stent. Balloon angioplasty can also be completed at this time if indicated.
"The procedure is predicated on maintaining cerebral flow through the contralateral carotid artery and vertebral vessels," Dr. Kashyap says. Once the carotid artery is successfully stabilized, the circuit is turned off and blood flow resumes normally.
With more than 1,000 patients treated with TCAR nationwide, the event rate for stroke has been about one percent, approximatiVikVng the risk profile for carotid endarterectomy.
Dr. Kashyap is the national co-principal investigator for the ROADSTER 2 registry, an FDA-mandated, multi-center post-approval study (PAS) of 600+ patients, designed to further assess the safety and effectiveness of the ENROUTE stent and system in real-world use. The study is focusing on a broader national application of the procedure, with more than 70 percent of patient enrollment stemming from new TCAR providers.
Anticipated to run through January 2019, ROADSTER 2 targets patients with atherosclerotic extracranial internal carotid stenosis (ICA). The primary endpoint is procedural success and absence of stroke, myocardial infarction or death for 30 days following stent placement. Interim analysis of ROADSTER 2 data has been very encouraging.
For more information or to refer a patient, call (216) 844-3800 or email Vikram.Kashyap@UHhospitals.org.


Not every problem in games needs to be solved by shooting, stabbing or going very fast. Sometimes you just need to stop, listen and talk things over, like in Oxenfree and Tacoma, two lovely story-driven games that you can snag free right now and keep forever. Contemporary teen ghost story Oxenfree by Night School is the current fortnightly giveaway over on the Epic store, full of sass and supernatural weirdness. Sci-fi mystery Tacoma by Fullbright is a little more grounded and quiet, letting you explore the lives and recorded dialogues of a space station's crew after some manner of space-disaster. Grab them on Epic and Humble respectively today.
It's odd timing for both of these giveaways to happen at once, but they're a great pair of games if you want to play something a little softer and less combative. They're both games about dialogues, really. Oxenfree gives you branching conversation options plus the chance to interrupt characters (with occasional repercussions), while Tacoma is about passively picking apart complex chains of interactions between characters. Both are excellent at what they do.
Back when she was part of Team RPS, Pip reviewed Oxenfree and called it "an unexpected delight". While full of supernatural spookiness, it's not a scary game, per se. Unsettling, but there's no jump scares or big monsters screaming in your face. The focus of the story is solely on the characters and how they react to the strange situation they've found themselves in and – not to spoil anything – does some clever things on a second play-through as you're exploring alternate dialogue routes.
As an aside, once Oxenfree cycles out as Epic's current free giveaway, the next in line is enormous line-doodling puzzle adventure The Witness. Worth a look for the copious brain-teasers, even if the banksy-level 'made you think' narrative is a bit irritating.
Pip reviewed Tacoma as well, and slapped one of our shiny gold RPS Recommended stickers on it. It's a detective story, in essence, although not in a finger-pointing 'whodunnit' way, and more of an archaeological sense. Something went wrong aboard this derelict space station, forcing an evacuation. You're tasked with finding out exactly what. You do this by walking around in first person, tracing the paths walked by recordings of the crew, listening to their interwoven dialogues, and occasionally poking around their abandoned personal effects.
There's some puzzling here, but nothing high pressure or especially tough – it's just a good sci-fi short story, told well. There's some excellent, subtle world-building here, and it's never just relayed to you in monologue form. Even as an outsider to its not-too-distant future of corporate space-travel, it's not hard to feel like part of it all by the time the credits roll.
Oxenfree is free now on the Epic Store. Grab it here between now and April 4th and it's yours to keep. Tacoma is similarly free over on Humble until 5pm GMT on Sunday, March 24th, so snag that quick.


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Seeking to retain counsel for child support case in Westchester County Family Court.
By David Bliven of Law Offices of David Bliven posted in Westchester Child Support Attorney on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Q: Ordered to pay $1,200.00/mn (bi-weekly payments of $600.00 to DSS) for child support in May of 2018. Custodial parent no longer receives public assistance and is requesting $800/wk, a $10,000.00 deposit for child's college fund, and payments upto the age of 26 years old. I am willing to pay additional for childcare expenses, but only if custodial parent agrees to seek employment as she is refusing to work. I also provide medical benefits to child through my employer. Trying to be fair, not abused. Thank you!
P.S. Never married and age of child is 1.
A: The Family Court cannot order the custodial parent to work. That said, you're only obligated to pay for childcare if she is actually working (or seeking work). Moreover, you have assess her with the portion of the payroll deduction which covers the child on your medical insurance. Schedule a consult with a Westchester Child Support attorney for a full assessment.
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Load the specified ticker symbol for the specified date.

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Internationalisation, growth and pay inequality: a cointegration analysis for Turkey, 1970--2007
Adem Y. Elveren
Ibrahim Örnek
Günay Akel
Adem Yavuz Elveren
The nature of the internationalisation-growth-inequality nexus is very complex; and therefore, not surprisingly, there is no consensus on whether increasing openness to trade leads to higher inequality or not -- in fact, there is even no full understanding on the impact of the openness on the economic growth. In the case of Turkey it is observed that there is relatively little empirical work that addresses the issue of inequality. Considering this fact, the study aims to provide some more evidence on the complex relationship between trade openness, foreign direct investment, economic growth and pay inequality by utilising a combination of different Theil Indices of pay inequality. The paper utilises the Johansen Cointegration and Granger Causality methods. Our findings yield that higher economic growth resulting from trade openness comes with higher pay inequality.
Adem Y. Elveren & Ibrahim Örnek & Günay Akel, 2012. "Internationalisation, growth and pay inequality: a cointegration analysis for Turkey, 1970--2007," International Review of Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(5), pages 579-595, September.
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Meschi, Elena & Taymaz, Erol & Vivarelli, Marco, 2008. "Trade Openness and the Demand for Skills: Evidence from Turkish Microdata," IZA Discussion Papers 3887, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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Gourdon, Julien, 2006. "Openness and Inequality in Developing Countries: A New Look at the Evidence," MPRA Paper 4176, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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Giovanni Andrea Cornia & Sampsa Kiiski, 2001. "Trends in Income Distribution in the Post-World War II Period: Evidence and Interpretation," WIDER Working Paper Series DP2001-89, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
Dani Rodrik, 1998. "Has Globalization Gone Too Far?," Challenge, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(2), pages 81-94, March.
Dani Rodrik, 1997. "Has Globalization Gone Too Far?," Peterson Institute Press: All Books, Peterson Institute for International Economics, number 57, December.
Pinelopi K. Goldberg & Nina Pavcnik, 2004. "Trade, Inequality, and Poverty: What Do We Know? Evidence from Recent Trade Liberalization Episodes in Developing Countries," NBER Working Papers 10593, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
Meschi, Elena & Vivarelli, Marco, 2009. "Trade and Income Inequality in Developing Countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 37(2), pages 287-302, February.
Domenico Rossignoli, 2015. "Too many and too much? Special-interest groups and inequality at the turn of the century," Rivista Internazionale di Scienze Sociali, Vita e Pensiero, Pubblicazioni dell'Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, vol. 130(3), pages 337-366.
KARGI, Bilal, 2014. "Portfolio in Turkish Economy, and A Long Termed Relation Between Foreign Direct Investments and The Growth, and The Structural Breakage Analysis (1980-2012)," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, pages 70-81.
Bilal Kargi, 2014. "Portfolio In Turkish Economy, And A Long Termed Relation Between Foreign Direct Investments And The Growth, And The Structural Breakage Analysis (1980-2012)," Journal of Academic Research in Economics, Spiru Haret University, Faculty of Accounting and Financial Management Constanta, vol. 6(1 (March)), pages 70-81.
KARGI, Bilal, 2014. "Portfolio in Turkish Economy, and A Long Termed Relation Between Foreign Direct Investments and The Growth, and The Structural Breakage Analysis (1980-2012)," MPRA Paper 56086, University Library of Munich, Germany.
Julie A. Silva, 2013. "Rural Income Inequality in Mozambique: National Dynamics and Local Experiences?," The Review of Regional Studies, Southern Regional Science Association, vol. 43(1), pages 23-50, Summer.
Ann Harrison & John McLaren & Margaret McMillan, 2011. "Recent Perspectives on Trade and Inequality," Annual Review of Economics, Annual Reviews, vol. 3(1), pages 261-289, September.
Harrison, Ann & McLaren, John & McMillan, Margaret, 2011. "Recent perspectives on trade and inequality," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5754, The World Bank.
Bogliacino, Francesco & Vivarelli, Marco & Araújo, Bruno César, 2011. "Technology, trade and skills in Brazil: evidence from micro data," Revista CEPAL, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), December.
Araújo, Bruno Cesar & Bogliacino, Francesco & Vivarelli, Marco, 2009. "The Role of "Skill Enhancing Trade" in Brazil: Some Evidence from Microdata," IZA Discussion Papers 4213, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
Bruno César Araújo & Marco Vivarelli & FrancescoBogliacino, 2011. "The Role Of Skill Enhancing Trade In Brazil: Some Evidence From Microdata," Anais do XXXVII Encontro Nacional de Economia [Proceedings of the 37th Brazilian Economics Meeting] 143, ANPEC - Associação Nacional dos Centros de Pós-Graduação em Economia [Brazilian Association of Graduate Programs in Economics].
Bruno Cesar Araujo & Francesco Bogliacino & Marco Vivarelli, 2009. "The Role of "Skill enhancing Trade" in Brazil: Some Evidence from Microdata," Jena Economic Research Papers 2009-041, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena.
Petra Sauer & Narasimha D. Rao & Shonali Pachauri, 2020. "Explaining income inequality trends: An integrated approach," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2020-65, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
Thierry Verdier, 2005. "Intégration commerciale « socialement responsable » : une approche en termes d'économie politique," Revue d'économie du développement, De Boeck Université, vol. 13(4), pages 55-121.
Bruno Cesar Araújo & Francesco Bogliacino & Marco Vivarelli, 2011. "Technology, trade and skills in Brazil: Some evidence from microdata," DISCE - Quaderni del Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche e Sociali dises1171, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Dipartimenti e Istituti di Scienze Economiche (DISCE).
Gülsün Yay Author-Email: gyay@yildiz.edu.tr & Asuman Oktayer Author-Email: aoktayer@yildiz.edu.tr, 2016. "Globalization, Economic Freedom, and Wage Inequality: A Panel Data Analysis," Panoeconomicus, Savez ekonomista Vojvodine, Novi Sad, Serbia, vol. 63(5), pages 581-601, December.
Ferreira de Mendonça, Helder & Martins Esteves, Diogo, 2014. "Income inequality in Brazil: What has changed in recent years?," Revista CEPAL, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), April.
Zhaohua Li & Mohammad Monirul Islam & Farha Fatema, 2017. "Trading for Sustainable Development Goals: Trade Policy, Inequality and Poverty in Emerging Economies," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 7(10), pages 818-838, October.
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Juan A. Bogliaccini & Patrick J. W. Egan, 2017. "Foreign direct investment and inequality in developing countries: Does sector matter?," Economics and Politics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 29(3), pages 209-236, November.
Özdemir Onur, 2019. "Financialization and the Labor Share of Income," Review of Economic Perspectives, Sciendo, vol. 19(4), pages 265-306, December.
Nissanke, Machiko & Thorbecke, Erik, 2006. "Channels and policy debate in the globalization-inequality-poverty nexus," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 34(8), pages 1338-1360, August.
Machiko Nissanke & Erik Thorbecke, 2005. "Channels and Policy Debate in the Globalization-Inequality-Poverty Nexus," WIDER Working Paper Series DP2005-08, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
Machiko Nissanke & Erik Thorbecke, 2010. "Channels and Policy Debate in the Globalization-Inequality-Poverty Nexus," Working Papers id:3224, eSocialSciences.
Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg & Nina Pavcnik, 2007. "Distributional Effects of Globalization in Developing Countries," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 45(1), pages 39-82, March.
Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg & Nina Pavcnik, 2007. "Distributional Effects of Globalization in Developing Countries," NBER Working Papers 12885, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
Giovanni Andrea Cornia, 2003. "The Impact of Liberalisation and Globalisation on Income Inequality in Developing and Transitional Economies," CESifo Working Paper Series 843, CESifo.
Cornia, Giovanni Andrea., 2003. "The impact of liberalization and globalization on income inequality in developing and transitional economies," ILO Working Papers 993650563402676, International Labour Organization.
Thierry Verdier, 2005. "Intégration commerciale " socialement responsable " : une approche en termes d'économie politique," Post-Print halshs-00754061, HAL.
Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg & Nina Pavcnik, 2007. "The Effects of the Colombian Trade Liberalization on Urban Poverty," NBER Chapters, in: Globalization and Poverty, pages 241-290, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg & Nina Pavcnik, 2005. "The Effects of the Colombian Trade Liberalization on Urban Poverty," NBER Working Papers 11081, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
Dani Rodrik, 2018. "Populism and the economics of globalization," Journal of International Business Policy, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 1(1), pages 12-33, June.
Elizabeth Jane Casabianca, 2012. "Distributional effects of preferential and multilateral trade liberalization: the case of Paraguay," FIW Working Paper series 083, FIW.
E.A. Haddad & J. Bonet & G.J.D. Hewings & F.S. Perobelli, 2009. "Spatial aspects of trade liberalization in Colombia: A general equilibrium approach," Papers in Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 88(4), pages 699-732, November.
Eduardo A. Haddad & Jaime Bonet & Geoffrey. J.D.Hewings & Fernando S Perobelli, 2008. "Spatial Aspects of Trade Liberalization in Colombia: A General Equilibrium Approach," Borradores de Economia 515, Banco de la Republica de Colombia.
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Trunki's are a pretty cool concept. They have been around for a while now and there are always new designs coming out. I'm sure you have been to an airport, train station, or somewhere on your travels and have seen children sitting on them or zooming about on them.
If you have never heard of a Trunki then it is basically a ride on suitcase geared towards children aged 3+. Both our boys use their Trunki's while we our on a family holiday and they can store quite a lot of toys inside. Why not have a read below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Trunki's have a seat area and horns which your child can hold onto, they also have a handle carry handle and strap (which can be used to pull the child along on). They are built from the same durable plastic as adult suitcases which means it can be ridden many times. As it is also made out of plastic it means they are really easy to clean in case of any family travel mishaps!
You can pull them around without your children sitting on them too. However, make sure your little ones don't bash into anyone or anything. The strap can be quite long which could deem a trip hazard if they are not careful.
Due to their size, they are perfect carry on luggage as they are the correct size for most airlines. It is always an idea to check with your airline before you fly as sometimes Trunki's can go over the carry on size limit. Due to their size you can also fit them under the plane seat in front of you. Although we do just tend to take out what we need and store them in the overhead compartments on the plane.
It has a great amount of internal space (18 litres) which means you can pack a lot of toys in it. Surprisingly they can fit quite a lot inside them. Pulling a Trunki full of toys never feels that heavy but they can be heavy to lift. Tip: Remember to weigh them if your airline has a carry on luggage allowance weight.
Trunkis also have lockable catches, but to be honest we have never used this option as they are pretty secure without being locked. Little K's Trunki is a newer version and his catches are a different design, which I do find easier to open.
Remember to make sure that your child(ren) will play ball and pull their own Trunki along. Otherwise you are going to have to make sure you have enough hands to carry your own luggage and theirs. Which isn't great when you sometimes need a hand for them too! A pull along backpack or backpack may be better option for them if they won't carry/pull it along themselves.
Overall a great design and our kids love them. Trunkis come in so many  different designs  for your kids to choose from. From the Pink Trunki, to the Tiger Trunki, they are bound to find one they like. They can also be really useful for overnight stays with the grandparents etc. Enough space inside for clothes, nappies and toys if needed.
It's a big yes from our boys. They love their Trunki's and they know as soon as I have them out that holiday time is near and they need to select toys to go in them. I think giving them the task of packing their Trunki's makes them feel very grown up and special.
* The Trunki's we have are our own, which we have paid for ourselves. We have not been paid for writing this review and this is 100% our own opinion.
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A Covid Wedding: Canadian Style
November 21, 2020 November 20, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 9 Comments
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Like many other couples during this past summer, Keith and Chris had to make a few changes to their wedding plans. First up, whittling down the guest list. At the time, Covid restrictions in British Columbia limited outdoor gatherings to 50 people or less.
The outdoor part was easy, the men having always planned on having their service in Keith's parents' backyard.
Scaling down the guest list from a cozy 105 to a painful 45? Not so easy.
Because the invitations had already gone out, Keith and Chris had to make a lot of tough phone calls. Tell people they cared about that they couldn't come to their wedding.
When Covid concerns had their catering service bowing out, a determined Keith and Chris rolled up their sleeves and prepared all the food for the wedding party.
Amid all the Covid-dictated changes, some things remained the same. The couple didn't have to go looking for another ringbearer…
Their Bernese Mountain Dog, Gus had no problem walking down the aisle with them.
Is God Wrong?
August 15, 2020 August 14, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 6 Comments
Who's to say? Don't we all see God in our own way, or through the filter of our parents' voices? What God—if he/she exists—thinks, is and always has been, a mystery.
We though, with all our human failings, are often wrong.
Even those of us who try to get it right. Even those of us who believe they hold God's playbook in their hands, who think they know God's mind.
Redeemer University, a private Christian university in Hamilton, Ontario, is an institution that believes it has the inside track on interpreting God's intentions. Believes it with a conviction that promises disciplinary action against any student engaging in sexual activity outside a heterosexual marriage.
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Canada since 2005.
Do you see the problem here?
Redeemer is facing criticism from former students who take issue with the school's edicts. LGBTQ students who walked the campus in guilt and fear. Questioning students who view the school's policy as discriminatory.
Susan Ursel, a Toronto lawyer who represented the Canadian Bar Association against Trinity Western University on a similar issue, says Redeemer is discriminating against not only LGBTQ students, but any student who chooses to remain single.
Susan Ursel
"In a decent, multicultural, diverse society are there limits to what religion can do?" That, says Ursel, is the question before our courts today.
Is God wrong? Maybe not, but religions and religious institutions are another matter.
June 27, 2020 June 26, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 7 Comments
A simple phrase, the meaning fairly jumps out at you. No explanation necessary—or not.
In recent weeks, former employees have gone public with allegations of racism and homophobia levelled against the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
The museum's mandate claims it is "centred around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world."
Understanding implies knowledge, and for two years from 2015 to 2017, the museum adopted a don't ask, don't tell policy when conducting certain tours. At the behest of some schools, the museum staff was told to excise specific exhibits from their guided tours.
I'd give you two guesses as to what those exhibits were, but you only need one—LGBTQ content.
Staff members were asked to steer the students away from any displays that mentioned diverse sexual orientation or gender identity. They were told to stand in front of a same-sex marriage exhibit blocking it from the students' view.
That this conspiracy of silence was even considered, much less condoned for over two years at a museum purporting to encourage dialogue about human rights—all human rights—is disheartening. One more example of how far we still have to go as human beings.
Note: The CEO has resigned and the museum has issued an apology. They no longer adapt any of their education programs at the request of schools.
Guilty.
I'm cheating on Netflix with Amazon Prime and Crave.
Netflix holds my heart, true, but…to quote Oscar Wilde, a man who knew what he was talking about, "I can resist anything except temptation."
I'm a weak person, lured away from my true love by Tim Roth in Tin Star winking at me from Amazon Prime. Tempted by Nathan Lane in City of Angels calling out to me from Crave. Seduced by Suranne Jones in Gentleman Jack smirking at me on Crave.
In my defence, I didn't intend to cheat. I was just looking, you know, the way you do…
Top hat?
I stopped scrolling.
—For reasons I'm sure I don't want to look at too closely, top hats get my attention, tuxedos too. Doesn't matter which sex is wearing them, remember Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria?—
Top hat. I hit select.
Funny thing about guilt, the more you cheat, the less it bothers you. Fortunate, that, because I'll be cheating until the very last episode of Gentleman Jack.
Set in 1832, Halifax, West Yorkshire, Gentleman Jack is a period piece with a twist. That twist is Ann Lister. From the first scene, from the minute she drops the reins, jumps down from a public coach she's not supposed to be driving, and strides onto the screen, you're hooked.
Ann's who we all want to be, if we were only stronger, smarter, braver.
Did I mention she wears a top hat?
Pride Pen Pals
May 30, 2020 May 29, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 9 Comments
Gay Pride in Canada Concept Image
June is right around the corner and with Covid-19 still a menacing presence, Pride will look very different this year. Goodbye to a million people crowding the sidewalks of Toronto and hello to celebrating in place, just you, your tablet, and Zoom.
Digital doesn't sound appealing?
Looking for a more personal touch?
Buddies in Bad Times, Toronto's queer theatre, suggests going old school this year.
Remember letters, envelopes, stamps? Actual writing, you know, with a pen? Buddies has set up a program, Pride Pen Pals, where queer folks can connect with each other through snail mail, share their experiences around Pride.
I think Buddies has something here, not that I don't appreciate the digital world, but there is something about opening an envelope, pulling out sheets of paper that are handwritten…
Now that I think about it, I can't remember the last time I received a real letter, opened an envelope that didn't hide a bill.
Can you?
April 18, 2020 April 23, 2021 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 9 Comments
Sebastian loosened his tie.
"Long day?" Claire, his housekeeper/cook/lifesaver asked.
"Board meeting," Sebastian said, liberating a beer from the fridge.
"Boys home?"
"Upstairs." Claire shut the oven, set the timer. "You might want to check on Ethan."
"He okay?"
Claire shrugged. "You know Ethan."
Sebastian nodded. "Yeah." On a good day, Ethan wasn't a talker. On a bad day, Sebastian had to beat the words out of him.
"Okay, the chicken's got another fifteen minutes," Claire said, washing her hands and slipping her wedding rings back on. "Everything else is in the warming drawer. See you tomorrow."
"Thanks, Claire."
His boys meant everything to Sebastian. They were the family he'd never thought he'd have. Halfway up the stairs, he knew Claire had been right. Ethan was worried about something, Sebastian could hear it in the tones he was pounding out of the piano.
The family room sprawled across the top of the house, Ethan's piano sitting at one end, a seemingly never-ending sectional facing a large flat screen at the other, and various exercise stations plunked in the middle. The flat screen was dark, and it would stay that way until Sebastian gave permission for it to be on. It was a house rule, meant to remind and reinforce their central family dynamic—Sebastian was in charge.
Mark, racing against himself on a stationary bike, didn't see Sebastian standing in the doorway, but Ru, sitting cross-legged on the sectional with his ever present laptop, did. A smile lighting his face, he closed his laptop and crossed the room to Sebastian. At thirty-nine, Ru was on track for tenure next year, and Sebastian couldn't be happier for him.
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony ended with a crash of fingerwork, and Ethan seeing Sebastian, smiled and abandoned his bench. At twenty-eight, Ethan was the youngest of his three boys, and played with the city's symphony orchestra.
Ethan stepped in front of Mark's bike, pointed at the doorway. Mark turned, grinned, and shut the bike down. The newest addition to their family, Mark had been Ru's personal trainer. He still was.
"Boys," Sebastian said, happy to be home.
With the ease of practice, all three men went to their knees.
February 15, 2020 February 8, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 4 Comments
Not the palace, the Franco-Canadian television drama that is now on Netflix.
Think sex, drugs, and poison. Throw in an exquisite setting—yes, the palace—elaborate costumes, and enough Oh, no! moments to make you say, Oh, yes! and you've got Versailles. A soap opera wrapped in history, wrapped in naked people with great hair.
Is this historical drama historically accurate? Who cares? It's riveting.
Versailles has several main characters, enough for fans to have digital fist fights over their favourites. Personally, my vote goes to Philippe, duc d'Orléans, the king's younger brother who never gets the chance to be everything he could be. Alexander Vlahos, who plays Philippe, makes those period costumes look good.
Versailles is three seasons of binge-worthy viewing, but don't take my word for it. Check out the fan video created by MonChevy below. It may have you considering a flight to France 🙂
Tweaking Tradition
February 8, 2020 February 7, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 4 Comments
I grew up in the East End of Montreal, just north of a Canadian Forces Base and West of a psychiatric hospital. Dancing was not a part of my world. Singing yes, drinking, sure—my mother's family is Canadian by way of Ireland—but dancing, no. Not that it mattered, by the time I was in high school, formal dancing had virtually disappeared, to be replaced by standing across from your partner and throwing your head and shoulders about.
Forty-eight years on from my high school graduation and I still can't dance. Taking dance lessons is on my list, along with a lot of other things I'll never get around to, but in the meantime, I stand mesmerized, watching those couples who can swirl about the floor, graceful, confident…
Like Sophie Grau and Iris Klopfer.
After seeing videos of past Balls, Sophie and Iris, friends who identify as queer and have been dancing together for five years, decided to apply to make their debut at the Vienna Opera Ball.
It's, as Sophie says, "the perfect dance." One hundred and fifty couples in black and white formal wear, all dancing to the same routine, in the historic grandeur of the Vienna State Opera House.
LGBTQ participants, or not, Sophie and Iris have to adhere to the Ball's strict dress code. Iris who, with her longer hair can pull off the Ball's requisite hairstyle, is going with the dress, and Sophie, who is non-binary and feels more comfortable in a suit, is opting for the tux.
The Vienna Opera Ball, which dates back to the early 1800s, has 5,000 registered guests this year and will be watched live by 2.5 million viewers. Over the years, it has embraced a tradition of change, transforming itself from an exclusive event for the few to an elegant party for the many. With the inclusion of Sophie and Iris, the first LGBTQ couple to make their debut at the Ball, that tradition is tweaked yet again, merging the past with the future in grand style.
Go, Katie!
February 1, 2020 January 31, 2020 ~ Aimer Boyz	~ 6 Comments
It's that time of year again; families and friends getting together, parties, and food, and beer—and fans huddled around their television sets.
Yes, it's Super Bowl Sunday tomorrow and you can't imagine how uninterested I am.
I had every intention of hiding out in the nearest mall or movie theater, while the rest of North America screams at their flat screens, but this young woman may change my mind…
Katie Sowers, the San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant coach, is the first female coach to work the Super Bowl. The first openly gay coach to work the big game.
For all the girls who were told they couldn't and all the LGBTQ players who were told the same, here's Katie to say you can.
Best of luck to Katie and her team tomorrow.
Ahead of the curve —Two men tie the knot in 1957.
The ONE Archives Foundation in Los Angeles, a non-profit dedicated to preserving LGBTQ history, is on a mission. Having stumbled across a series of wedding pictures taken in the 1950's, they want to find the grooms or, at least, find out who they are.
So far, all they know is that the pictures were dropped off at a drugstore in Philadelphia to be developed and that the owner of the drugstore, deeming them inappropriate, refused to return them to the unknown grooms.
To that end, they've created a website, OurOneStory.com to help find these men. Not an easy task as the couple must be in their 80's or 90's now. The historians have become sleuths, hoping that if they spread these pictures around someone will recognize either the grooms or their guests.
Incredible to think that this little chunk of history has survived, that these pictures have somehow made it from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, and that they weren't destroyed by the offended drugstore owner.
Also, in your face to all those morons who picket and scream and fight against school boards who want to "normalize" homosexuality. The cretins who rant about the corrupting influence of social media, who insist the liberal agenda is destroying family values and "turning" good kids gay.
These two men knew who they were, and who they wanted, and I'm pretty sure they didn't learn that in school, or see it in an Instagram post.
Captured in black and white, a celebration, a moment in time, and a silent witness to the fact that same-sex attraction is, and always has been, one of the threads that inform the tapestry of human sexuality.
Sorry, stepping down from my soapbox now. For more wedding pictures, please check out this link.


Vacation is for fun and relaxing.
Not worrying about what is happening at home. Help save yourself some worry about what could be happening at home by protecting it from theft and damage while you are away.
Here is a checklist we have developed to help you have a relaxing and peaceful Thanksgiving vacation.


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February 19, 2013 8:30pm PT by Lesley Goldberg
'Twilight's' Rachelle Lefevre Lands Female Lead in CBS' 'Under the Dome'
She joins "Breaking Bad's" Dean Norris and "Pan Am's" Mike Vogel in the network's summer drama, which has also added "Lost's" Jack Bender as an EP.
CBS' Under the Dome has found its leading lady.
Twilight's Rachelle Lefevre has been tapped to join the network's sci-fi drama, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
STORY: 'Breaking Bad's' Dean Norris to Star in CBS' 'Under the Dome'
Based on the book by Stephen King, the summer series follows residents in the community of Chester's Mill as they deal with the post-apocalyptic conditions that ensue when a strange dome mysteriously encapsulates the town.
Lefevre will play Julia, an investigative reporter who just moved from Chicago to Chester's Mill with her husband, a doctor at the town's medical center. She's the editor of the town's local paper and is intrigued after learning of multiple deliveries of propane gas to a nearby warehouse. She's baffled by the appearance of the strange dome but more concerned with the whereabouts of her mysteriously missing husband.
CBS Television Studios will produce the drama, which was picked up straight to series, in association with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television. Neal Baer (A Gifted Man, Law & Order: SVU), King, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Stacey Snider and comic scribe Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Lost) -- who penned the Under the Dome television adaptation -- will serve as executive producers.
STORY: CBS Orders Stephen King's 'Under the Dome' Straight to Series for Summer 2013
Director Niels Arden Oplev (Unforgettable, Sweden's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) will helm the first episode of the drama, which has also signed on Lost's Jack Bender as an exec producer.
Lefevre joins a cast that also includes Breaking Bad's Dean Norris, Pan Am's Mike Vogel, True Blood's Aisha Hinds, Secret Circle's Britt Robertson, CSI: NY's Natalie Martinez, Jolene Purdy, Nicholas Strong, Alex Koch and Colin Ford.
For Lefevre, the casting brings her back to CBS, where she starred on the network's short-lived A Gifted Man. Repped by WME, Pearl Hanan Management and Stone Meyer, her credits also include ABC's Off the Map and Swingtown.
Under the Dome premieres June 24 on CBS.
Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit
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Lesley.Goldberg@THR.com Snoodit


Are you/Were you in a band? If so, what was your band name? I wish!
Once every five years or so I am told to get my wisdom teeth removed. They are not even bothering me and there is nothing wrong with them.
I had my wisdom teeth out when I was in my teens. I forget to count that one as a surgery when people want a number. If I count that, it makes it ... 12. And I will never have another one, I don't care what is wrong with me.
Your answer about Japan is similar to mine. Maybe Switzerland. Maybe England. But I never think about traveling to Asia.


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Le C'est la vie sono state un girl group ungherese attivo dal 1997 al 2002 e formato da Claudia Berta, Réka Hegyesi, Betty Pályka e Anikó Sebők.

Carriera
Le C'est la vie sono salite alla ribalta nell'estate del 1998 con la pubblicazione del loro album d'esordio eponimo, contenente i successi radiofonici Vár ránk a nyár e Akarom. Il disco ha raggiunto la 14ª posizione della classifica ungherese. Dopo l'uscita del secondo album II. nel 1999, Claudia Berta ha lasciato il gruppo. Un terzo album anticipato dal singolo Csak rám vár era stato pianificato, ma non ha mai visto la luce, e il gruppo si è sciolto definitivamente nel 2002.

Anikó Sebők è diventata la cantante del gruppo Jeta, ma è morta all'età di 27 anni il 1º agosto 2005, dieci giorni dopo un incidente d'auto, prima dell'uscita del primo album della band. Claudia Berta si è suicidata nel suo appartamento a Mohács nell'ottobre del 2017, quando aveva 42 anni.

Discografia

Album
 1998 - C'est la vie
 1999 - II.

Singoli
 1998 - Vár ránk a nyár
 1998 - Akarom
 1998 - I Love You Baby
 1999 - Múljon hát!
 2000 - Lakat van a szívemen...
 2001 - Csak rám vár

Note

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Let's start with your budget first. Yeah, we all think about that. Tripnary is a simple and fun app. If you plan well in advance, Tripnary is going to send you notifications of flight prices based on your budget searches to your desired location. So you can buy tickets according to your price preferences. Catchphrase here: Plan ahead!
Okay, that's self-explanatory. But we will give you the details anyway. In a nutshell, this app ensures that you don't forget your travel essentials, ever again. PackPoint provides you with a customized packing list to suit your travel needs, be it pleasure your business. Just select your destination, date and purpose of travel and your list will be ready. So if you landing in London on a sunny day, PackPoint will tell you that. Now that's cool!
No travel app list is complete without Airbnb. This power-packed app lets you become the local, like literally; wherever you go. Here's one app that's tailor-made to suit your needs. Find spots close to you, search activities or even by property-type (cottage, bungalow, etc.), explore the place like you've been living there for ages. In addition, the Airbnb Guidebook ensures that you don't need to install a separate travel guide. It lists best bars, restaurants, hotels, and even unusual to-do things. And of course, comes with a host of tips for smooth travel.
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Jeanne Paquette
Maine Department of Labor
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Jeanne of North Yarmouth was sworn in as Commissioner of Labor by Governor Paul LePage on September 7, 2012.
Paquette served as Deputy Commissioner from July 2011until her confirmation as Commissioner. Commissioner Paquette has focused her career on "finding good people good jobs." She brings her previous experiences as a business owner and a human resources professional to her role in the Department of Labor, with particular concern for how the department interacts with both employees and employers.
With more than 20 years' experience in human resources management, Commissioner Paquette specialized in both training and management development. She first began her career in HR while living in San Diego. After returning to Maine, she held the position of vice president, human resources at Androscoggin Bank based in Lewiston, Maine, and served as the director of human resources at Creative Work Systems, a non-profit serving people with disabilities.
Her background in human resources led her to found an industry-related media business in 1999, which published the Employment Times, HR Times and MyJobWave.com and later merged with Sun Media Group. Commissioner Paquette is a past member of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Maine Jobs Council and several non-profit boards. In June 2012, she was inducted into the Society for Human Resource Management Maine State Council's HR Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who helped set the stage or evolve the human resources profession in Maine.
She holds an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Dean College, in Franklin, Mass., and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Kean University in Union, New Jersey.


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// PollMessageLoop.h: interface for the related MessageLoop class.
//
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#ifndef _POLL_MESSAGE_LOOP_H_
#define _POLL_MESSAGE_LOOP_H_

#include "Common/DispatchableNotificationClient.h"
#include "Common/RFA_Vector.h"
#include "Mutex.h"
#include <unistd.h>
#include <poll.h>

/**
	The idea of RFA_MessageLoop is to create an abstract user interface
	that can be used to integrate the RFA event distribution logic into
	an existing event dispatching mechanism

	Application may use multiple RFA_MessageLoop instances to independently
	dispatch messages from several EventQueues.
 */

class RFA_MessageLoop : public rfa::common::DispatchableNotificationClient
{
public:
	RFA_MessageLoop();
	virtual ~RFA_MessageLoop();

	virtual void init( rfa::common::Dispatchable& disp ) = 0;
	virtual void run() = 0;
	virtual void quit() = 0;
	virtual void cleanup() = 0;
	virtual void notify( rfa::common::Dispatchable& eventSource, void* closure ) = 0;

protected:
	rfa::common::Dispatchable*	_pDispatchable;
	bool						_bInit;

private:
	// do not implement!!
	RFA_MessageLoop(const RFA_MessageLoop&);
	RFA_MessageLoop& operator=(const RFA_MessageLoop&);
};

/**
	It represents a concrete Polling Message loop version of RFA_MessageLoop.
 */

class Poll_MessageLoop : public RFA_MessageLoop
{
public:
	Poll_MessageLoop();
	virtual ~Poll_MessageLoop();

	virtual void init( rfa::common::Dispatchable& disp );
	virtual void run();
	virtual void quit();
	virtual void cleanup();
	virtual void notify( rfa::common::Dispatchable& eventSource, void* closure );

private:
	// do not implement!!
	Poll_MessageLoop( const Poll_MessageLoop& );
	Poll_MessageLoop& operator=( const Poll_MessageLoop& );

	// data members
	struct pollfd		_pollFds[1];
	int                 _pipe[2];

	int					_pipeCount;
	CMutex				_pipeMutex;
};

#endif // !defined(RFA_EAP2_STTICKER_MESSAGELOOP_H)


You may never watch IFC again. Any other network might be concerned about that, but IFC is cool with it.
The AMC-owned cable channel is pursuing a novel strategy as it continues the process of remaking itself from a sponsorship-supported cable network outlet for indie films into an ad-supported network with a new focus on original prime-time programming. Where other channels try to go as broad as possible, IFC is choosing to focus on what it does best, hoping that no one else will be able to capture its target audience the way it can.
The channel's strategy will be on display in January when the second seasons of two popular but intensely quirky shows–Portlandia, with SNL vet Fred Armisen and Sleater-Kinney lead singer Carrie Brownstein, and The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, a star vehicle for cult favorite/hipster hero David Cross. Though network executives won't really say it directly, it's that hipster audience they're gunning for.
"IFC is about an 'indie' perspective on what's worth watching and doing. An alternative culture," says Jennifer Caserta, general manager in charge of programming at IFC. "Hipster is not always seen as a positive term. It's not about how you dress or whether you're wearing thick glasses." She prefers to think of the network's target viewer as "someone who has a job but DJs on the weekends or loves to go see rock bands." And if you don't fit that description? That's OK. "We're not going to be the widest possible reach mainstream network–that's not what cable does," Caserta says. "But it doesn't concern me."
IFC has had some success in growing its audience since it began its revamp a little more than a year ago. Between October 2010–just before it became an ad-supported network–and this past September, IFC's viewership rose 38 percent overall and 33 percent among its target 18-49 demographic. And there is a precedent for this kind of strategy. IFC is following the lead of FX, which has attracted a rush of younger men with comedies like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Cartoon Network's late night Adult Swim programming.
But that willingness to alienate some viewers does have risks. "There are so many channels out there, you have to, by nature, be niche," says Brad Adgate, senior vice president of research at Horizon Media. "But it's not like IFC is doing huge ratings numbers. There's room for growth. They don't have that much to lose by putting on different types of shows in different genres that might appeal to a wider base while keeping their core audience."


The Patriots linebackers have had their critics over the last couple years.
They are old. Or slow. Or limited.
But the way it sounded Monday afternoon, the group has one very important supporter – Bill Belichick.
During his weekly day-after-game conference call in which he broke down various aspects of Sunday evening's well-rounded win over the Vikings, the Patriots head coach had plenty of praise for his trio of linebackers that includes former Pro Bowler Dont'a Hightower, versatile veteran Kyle Van Noy and developing young middle man Elandon Roberts.
New England used a fluid, undefined front with regularity against Minnesota, limiting the ability of Kirk Cousins and the Vikings offensive line to get their protection and blocking calls effectively. Hightower played a key role in the communication for the front, while chipping in with a few key plays.
Belichick was also specifically asked about Roberts' growth in coverage, a work in progress for the natural run thumper. The veteran put a big hit on Dalvin Cook following an incompletion on the first snap of the day that other defenders said may have set an early tone for the New England defense.
Beyond the contributions of his linebackers, here are some other takeaways from Belichick's weekly day-after-game conference call.
Jackson getting it done – Undrafted rookie cornerback J.C. Jackson played 54 defensive snaps in Sunday's win, 89-percent of New England's plays on that side of the ball. He finished with four tackles and a pass defense. He was targeted by Cousins on a pair of throws in the deep right corner of the end zone in the third quarter, narrowly avoiding pass interference calls to keep both Adam Thielen and Aldrick Robinson from hitting pay dirt. Later, Jackson deflected a pass that ended up as a Duron Harmon interception in the end zone.
Jackson has shown a feisty, physical, competitive style of play from the second he stepped on the practice field this offseason and continues to evolve as a rookie contributor.
Jackson is following a trail of undrafted or latter-round cornerbacks who were able to carve out key roles for themselves in New England.
"As a new player, as a rookie, whatever your opportunities are, you have to come in and earn that and prove it to your teammates and the team and the coaching staff and everybody else. I mean, Jon Jones did that, Logan Ryan did it, Malcolm [Butler] did it. We've had a lot of guys come in and do it at that position over the course of time and other positions, as well, so it's just really up to each individual guy," Belichick said of those players proving themselves.
I-D-entity a work in progress – The Patriots defense put forth an impressive overall performance in Sunday's win. The work included solid coverage, timely pass rush and impressive tackling. It's the second time in a month the unit has been a major complementary factor in a big home victory, the other when it shut the door on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in early November.
After its seemingly annual slow start, the New England defense is rounding into late-season form. Still, Belichick isn't willing to declare the unit as having established its "identity." In fact all he cares about is moving forward to Sunday's challenge in Miami against the Dolphins.
"Nobody I have more respect for in football than Nick Saban": Belichick and Alabama coach Nick Saban have a long friendship that dates back decades. The latter was an assistant on the former's staff in Cleveland in the early 1990s. Since then Belichick has become arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, while Saban has established himself as arguably the greatest coach in college football history.
This past weekend, just before Belichick's team took another step toward another Super Bowl run, Saban's Tide squad had a comeback win over Georgia in the SEC title game to secure the No. 1 spot in the college football playoff as they pursue yet another national championship.
Belichick said he saw a bit of the game – and also expressed respect for Georgia coach Kirby Smart – and is well aware that the two friends are once again working to extend the winning in their modern-day football dynasties.


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Every American has the right under the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution to avoid being compelled to provide testimony against their will that would incriminate them. However, in many criminal prosecutions, the only witnesses to the crime are people that may have been culpable of some wrongdoing associated with the crime as well. Many people believe that's just tough luck for the prosecution, and if you don't want to talk they can't make you, but that's not the whole story.
This is where Pennsylvania's immunity statute (42 Pa.C.S.A. § 5947) kicks in. When a witnesses refuses to testify based upon their right against self-incrimination, the District Attorney may apply for a grant of immunity to compel the witness to testify. Once immunity for the testimony has been granted, the witness must testify or they may face civil or criminal penalties for refusing. In cases of civil contempt the person may be held in the county jail until they comply and give testimony. In criminal contempt proceedings the person may be ordered to pay a fine of $1,000.00 and spend up to a year in jail!
The content of the testimony given under a grant of "use" immunity can not be used against the person testifying in a criminal prosecution for the criminal conduct testified to. However, that testimony may be used against the person in perjury proceedings if they lie. It may also be used in contempt proceedings for failure to comply with the immunity order. Also, the person testifying can still be prosecuted for the crime they are testifying about as long as the prosecution's evidence is wholly independent of the compelled testimony.
"Use" immunity differs from a broader type of immunity known as "transactional" immunity. Transactional immunity gives a witness full immunity from prosecution for crimes arising from any event about which the witness was compelled to testify. Even if the prosecution has independent evidence about that offense, they may not prosecute for that crime if the terms of the agreement are met. This grant of immunity is usually arrived at by an agreement between the attorney for the Commonwealth and the defendant.
If you have been subpoenaed to testify in a court case in which your testimony may reveal evidence that tends to incriminate you, it is important to seek a qualified attorney who is not involved in the case to advise you. Counsel for the person charged and the attorney for the Commonwealth have their own interests at heart and can not be counted on to advise you as to your rights. One wrong move and you may find yourself sitting at the defense table charged with a crime.
Attorney Frank Walker knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and has an excellent working relationship with the District Attorneys and Defense Bar of Allegheny County and the surrounding areas. He can advise you as to your 5th amendment rights and make sure that you are protected when giving your testimony in a criminal case. Call (412) 532-6805 to set up a consultation now!
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident in WV or PA, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekfor aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.


We're big fans of the Graduate Hotel approach to hospitality. Located in dynamic university-anchored towns across the country, each hand-crafted hotel pays homage to the heritage of its unique town through cultural nods to the local community. There's Berkeley, which features cheeky bedside lamps, and Lincoln's iconic wallpaper. The most recent property has landed in one of our favorite cities: Seattle!
The Graduate Hotel Seattle is located in a historic art deco building right in the heart of the University District. It's a 16-story, 154-room property with two on-site dining spots: Poindexter Coffee, a café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; and the Mountaineering Club, a rooftop bar and restaurant with stunning views.
"Our inspiration in developing Graduate Seattle was the city's lush landscape and the historic art deco building," says Senada Hajric, General Manager of Graduate Seattle. The lobby features 18-foot purple plaid sofas, a cozy fireplace, and a two-story wall installation of vintage amps and speakers. (So Seattle!) There are tons of purple accents throughout the hotel, a nod to UW's colors. Guest rooms are a little crabby — literally! — with custom Dungeness crab wallpaper as a nod to Puget Sound.
Take a tour of the hotel in the slideshow, and then check out Graduate's other locations here.