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London: Knightsbridge to Chelsea
Hats, furniture and interior design
Best Pool: The Berkeley
What optimism, to build a rooftop pool with a glass ceiling that opens in a city with weather like London's. But when the ceiling's closed, swimmers can enjoy panoramic views from the surrounding windows. Other reasons to book: The ambitious spa, mixing the expected with the adventurous—treatments from Bali's Begawan Giri and New Age offerings like aromatherapy massage with a crystal wand. The coolly beautiful David Collins-designed Blue Bar. And three conservatory suites with large roof terraces—in case the sun does come out. Rooms, $585-$5,140. Wilton Pl.; 800-637-2869, 7235-6000; fax 7235-4330; www.savoygroup.com.
—Laurie Werner
Fay Maschler Recommends: Zafferano
Chef Andy Needham has proved a worthy successor to Giorgio Locatelli at popular Zafferano, where set prices encourage relaxed enjoyment of the Italian four-course formula ($65 per person) even if the less-than-comfortable chairs in the two saffron-hued rooms do not. Dishes are delicate enough that a salad of baby artichokes can be followed by tortellini in brodo, rolled pork stuffed with herbs, and finally a traditional tiramisu. Dinner, $115. At 15 Lowndes St.; 7235-5800; fax 7235-1971.
—Fay Mascher
Great Shades
For 23 years, Cutler and Gross has been creating eyeglasses that are not only finely crafted but sophisticated and cutting-edge as well. Sunglasses are the specialty here, and the company uses top-quality CR39 lenses in fanciful colors like peacock blue and fuchsia, from lightly shaded to block-it-all dark. Frames are another story entirely: 54 shades and nearly as many different shapes (we particularly like the robo-warrior fantasy and cat-eye styles). From $155 to $450. At 16 Knightsbridge Green; 7581-2250.
—G. Bruce Boyer
Fay Maschler Recommends: Racine
Racine opened this summer to great acclaim. Here chef-proprietor Henry Harris—who established the Fifth Floor Restaurant at chic department store Harvey Nichols—revisits the food of his youth, when his father ran a bistro in Brighton and when so many English restaurants were being profoundly influenced by French provincial cooking. The unfussy dining room, run with charming efficiency by Harris' French business partner, Eric Garnier, provides little distraction from staunchly delicious dishes like chicken-liver pâté lightened with fresh herbs; the northern French fish chowder marmite Dieppoise; roast fillet of cod with spiced crab butter; and the chestnut lover's dessert, Mont Blanc. Dinner, $90. At 239 Brompton Rd.; 7584-4477; fax 7584-4900.
—F. M.
Cozmo Jenks has just finished her fifth Royal Ascot—the standard unit of time measure-ment in the world of British hats. In between rushing to and from appointments, she turns out consistently exquisite toppers inspired by the glamour of the 1940s from her tiny, cluttered Knightsbridge studio. Despite a wild mane of fuchsia-tinted locks and a strange affinity for the film Casino Royale, she caters to a clientele that ranges from Countess Serena Linley to pop star Kylie Minogue. Whether molding wonky shapes that impart a hint of magpie chic or oversize brims with soft flowers perfect for a summer wedding, she's got you covered. From $345 to $650. By appointment only. Call 7823-9758.
—Erika Lederman
Townhouse Style
Among the crop of intimate townhouse hotels Knightsbridge has sprouted is The Franklin, four 19th-century houses decorated by the Duchess of Roxburghe in English country-house style (oil paintings, antiques, Colefax and Fowler fabrics). Best of the 47 rooms: no. 71, with a box canopy 15 feet above the bed and a view onto a private garden. Rooms, $295-$495. At 28 Egerton Gardens; 800-473-9487, 7584-5533; fax 7584-5449.
The 44-room Knightsbridge Hotel, opened in May, is a lite version of the formula successfully mined by Kit Kemp at Charlotte Street Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel, and The Pelham. That means no restaurant, generally smaller rooms, and lower prices, but with Kemp's fresh design and a superb location, on a quiet street a block from Harrods. Room to get: no. 101, the largest, with a terrace and a white-beige color scheme accented with just the right touches, like a wrought-iron chandelier. Rooms, $255-$580. At 10 Beaufort Gardens; 800-553-6674, 7584-6300; fax 7584-6355; www.knightsbridgehotel.co.uk.
Kemp also decorated 11-suite Durley House, so many of the design touches look familiar—the exquisite antiques, the mix of traditional English prints and bold fabrics, the cozy sofas and surprising accent pieces. You'll want to move permanently into the Piano Suite (named for the Blüthner grand in the sitting room), with its gray-pinstripe bedroom walls and windows overlooking a garden; because the suites all have kitchens, you could. Rooms, $430-$810. At 115 Sloane St.; 7235-5537; fax 7259-6977; www.durleyhouse.com.
—L. W.
Fay Maschler Recommends: Zuma
Someone eventually had to challenge Nobu's long reign as most fashionable Japanese restaurant in town. The focus at Zuma—a dramatic design statement in stone, granite, and wood—is on an informal style of dining known as izakaya, a series of small dishes, many of them cooked on a robata charcoal grill, and on the pleasures of a busy bar. The cooking shows the nuances picked up by Japanese chefs working abroad. Salads and sushi are happily mostly traditional, but under the headings "Robata" and "Zuma Dishes" are novel—and successful—creations like char-grilled pork ribs with miso-jalapeño glaze and sake-marinated roast duck in hoba leaf. Sommelier Dawn Davis can guide you through the list of 22 sakes. Dinner, $105. At 5 Raphael St.; 7584-1010; fax 7584-5005.
The astonishing wraparound panorama from the 2,000-square-foot, 18th-floor Presidential Suite of The Carlton Tower takes in all of London—from the tower of the V&A to the London Eye, Big Ben, and east to Canary Wharf. The negatives? The somewhat chain-hotel feel and debatable decor (purple velour chairs, an iron fourposter buried under fabric). Suite, $5,450. Cadogan Pl.; 800-223-6800, 7235-1234; fax 7235-9129.
Totes and Toe Tappers
Legions of addicts keep returning for the newest must-have accessory from Anya Hindmarch, whose leather bags are a fashion staple. Her photo-transfer tote bags and change purses ($90-$250), like her trademark image of aging pensioners on the boardwalk, are coveted from Richmond to Greenwich. For winter, carryalls are adorned with vintage images from ski spots like Courchevel and St. Moritz ($335). Her new shoe line, featuring pointy toes and a luxe quilted lining, has the same wit and a '40s vibe ($370-$800). To keep those toes pointing down, the underside is tipped with Hindmarch's signature bow in bronze, assuring a nice click with every step you take. At 15-17 Pont St.; 7838-9177.
Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, Elspeth Gibson designs clothes aimed at "transforming enchantment into a magical fantasy of romantic femininity." Gibson is, as one observer put it, the queen of girly-girly fash. Silk tulle is trimmed with feathers and beads; cashmere knitwear is adorned with beading; a baby-blue tunic with rosettes closes with silk ties. Skirts are long and flowing or short and flirty. Her couture pieces (from $1,540) have been worn by Elle Macpherson and Cate Blanchett. On a recent visit we made to her pink (yes, pink!) atelier, we fell in love with an ethereal strapless dress with a white-feather bodice and sequined silk tulle skirt. Ready-to-wear pieces from $150 to $1,500. At 7 Pont St.; 7235-0601.
Going Minimal
Owned by two former Issey Miyake colleagues and a favorite haunt of such minimalists as Donna Karan and Giorgio Armani, Egg pays homage to the art of display. Housed in what was once a dairy, it feels more like a home than a store; in winter, a fire burns in the upstairs showroom. Most of the clothes are made at a workshop established by co-owner Asha Sarabhai in India and are defined by the concept that less is more. Comfortable pared-down tunics ($245-$430) and drawstring pants ($125-$290) are distinguished by their luxurious fabrics and hand-finished detailing. Favorites include large, comfy shawls and loose-fitting cashmere sweaters. At 37 Kinnerton St.; 7235-9315.
Often inspired by '40s Paris, Guinness' whimsical limited-edition handbags are the collectibles of the fashion set. While some argue that banks should start offering mortgages on them, lack of financing hasn't stopped investors from scooping up favorites like the Chinese Pagoda, the Parisian Townhouse, and the racy Bordello. The Florist Basket (one of three Guinness bags in the V&A's permanent collection) comes in straw or silk with camellias and is especially fetching dangling from the wrist. Even the little change purses with poodle appliqués or one of Guinness' waterproof travel cases makes you feel like you just stepped out of an Audrey Hepburn movie. From $500. At 3 Ellis St.; 7823-4828.
View to a Thrill
Instead of taking in London's quintessential display of pageantry—the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace—amid the throngs, watch the Royal Horseguards, in their red jackets and gold helmets, trot alongside Hyde Park en route to and from the palace each morning from the terrace of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park's Royal Suite. Since the century-old hotel's $78 million revamp two years ago, one could happily start the day with a Champagne breakfast on the suite's broad stone terrace and never leave the building. You'd never go hungry, with the Park restaurant's Indian-Asian fusion menu and the modern European cuisine at the formal, one-Michelin-star Foliage. There's also a dazzling Adam Tihany-designed bar, and a tranquil spa with Asian, Balinese, Ayurvedic, and Native American treatments (much in demand, so reserve well in advance). Rooms, $475-$6,235 (Royal Suite: $4,680). At 66 Knightsbridge; 800-526-6566, 7235-2000; fax 7235-2001; www.mandarinoriental.com.
Cult Shops
It's not exactly news, but increasingly fashionable women are headed to a clutch of small specialty shops in search of one-of-a-kind pieces from up-and-coming talent. A few favorites: The Indian-chic look dominating London these days is covered by Knightsbridge's Ananya (4a Montpelier St.; 7584-8040), where flare-leg trousers are overlaid with hand-embroidered lace sparkling with sequins and beadwork. • Chelsea's Mimi (309 King's Rd.; 7349-9699) carries more than 70 labels at a time—small British designers like Saltwater, which does lovely English tea-party dresses. • Down a Kensington backstreet is Musa (31 Holland St.; 7937-6282), run by Joy Andrews, a former rock-music stylist, who likes to match, say, a vintage lace top with sexy jeans by contemporary designers. • Covent Garden's Koh Samui (65-67 Monmouth St.; 7240-4280) is known for the latest labels, topnotch service, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the needs of its demanding customers.
Frocks for the Cocktail Hour
Nadia La Valle has been creating perfect cocktail dresses for a certain internal crowd of royals and socialites for a quarter of a century. On a recent visit to her small shop, Spaghetti (its name a nod to her homeland), we ogled a grass-green silk-linen shift hand-embroidered along the hem with glass-bead flowers ($2,305), a sandy-colored shift with an overdress of cotton latticework ($4,610), and a divine frock covered with cascading daisy appliqués ($2,305). The great news? Everything can be individually tailored. At 32 Beauchamp Pl.; 7584-0631.
La Dolce Vita at The Halkin
Staying at The Halkin, you may not be sure whether you're in London or Milan (or, for that matter, given the occasional stone idol as decoration, Bali). But that's the point: The sleek design, with curved walls and hallways, minimalist furniture, and high-tech guestrooms, is by a Milanese firm, and the staff uniforms are by Armani. A few months after the hotel's opening in 1991, Italian was the house language, too—a bit disorienting in central London—but now the staff speaks English with Italian (and other) accents. Service, once curt, is now smooth, cordial, and thorough. Our one quibble: The 41 rooms are beginning to look dated. We trust that the current renovation (to be completed by year's end) will rectify matters. Rooms, $455-$1,535. At 5 Halkin St.; 800-223-6800, 7333-1000; fax 7333-1100; www.halkin.co.uk.
Fay Maschler Recommends: Drones
At Drones, vintage black-and-white photographs of the famous line the walls, and frequently their contemporary counterparts fill the long leather banquettes. Marco Pierre White has rescued a floundering site and restored it (with a redesign by David Collins) to the sort of clubby place—some call it The Ivy of Belgravia—that Bertie Wooster would be happy to patronize. The cleverly crafted Anglo-French menu includes favorites like crème Du Barry (cauliflower soup) with sea scallops and truffle; oxtail en daube with rutabaga purée and bourguignon garnish; and, for dessert, gelée of red fruits with raspberry syrup. Dinner, $130. At 1 Pont St.; 7235-9555; fax 7235-9566.
Of Beds and Butlers
"The façade might look somewhat intimidating, so we work on making the staff accommodating," says Colin Short, chief concierge of The Lanesborough . That's an understatement. Sumptuously decked out in Regency decor, the hotel features the poshest suite in town—even more so since an April redo: three bedrooms, formal dining room, and study, with parquet floors, white marble fireplaces, inlaid mahogany furniture, silk wall coverings, and a master bed (right) whose canopy is topped with a gold crown—a Royal Suite indeed. But what truly distinguishes the hotel is service. Short, for example, can seemingly do anything, whether that means getting you a table at The Ivy or tickets for the hottest show in town. The Lanesborough was also the first hotel to provide every room with butlers, who do everything from teaching you how to pack (or doing it for you) to nursing you through a cold. At the hotel's mahogany-and-leather Library Bar, Salvatore Calabrese (formerly of Dukes) serves the world's rarest Cognacs. Rooms, $595-$7,705 (Royal Suite). Hyde Park Corner; 800-999-1828; 7259-5599; fax 7259-5606; www.lanesborough.com.
Fay Maschler Recommends: Nahm
Halkin owner Christina Ong has lured chef David Thompson away from Sydney's hot Darley Street Thai to bring his unique take on the cooking he studied in Thailand (sometimes at the feet of old, wise women) to Nahm at The Halkin. The understated room, paneled in pale teak, lets all the fireworks happen on the plate. The fixed-price meal ($70) is the best route to understanding Thompson's sweet-sour, crisp-soft, salty-peppery storming of the taste buds. Dishes include squid broth with chicken, samphire, and shiitake mushrooms; salted duck eggs with fish cakes and sweet pork; and prawn and chicken simmered in palm sugar with shallots, garlic, and peanuts on pineapple and mandarin-orange segments. The ideal approach: Ask him to orchestrate a meal for you. Dinner, $140. At 5 Halkin St.; 7333-1234; fax 7333-1100.
Belgravia-Elizabeth Street
The city's best French bread comes from Poilâne (46 Elizabeth St.; 7808-4910), the great Paris baker's new London outpost. Specialties here include the sourdough, as well as the lightest, most heavenly croissants.
—Sophy Roberts
Topping it Off
At 35, Irish hat designer Philip Treacy has earned exhibit space in London's V&A for his witty, often audacious and gravity-defying creations (a show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art featuring Treacy hats was entitled Unlikely Sculpture). Silk and fine mesh are molded into extraordinary forms, then adorned with rich and unexpected materials from around the world—Tahitian black pearls, diamonds from Asprey & Garrard, quills from Yokohama chickens. Chanel, Valentino, Galliano, and Alexander McQueen have enlisted Treacy to design for their runway shows. Joan Collins, royals, Liza Minelli's bridesmaids, and, yes, even Madonna are clients. Besides atop fashionable heads, his designs can be seen on a series of British postage stamps. From $150. At 69 Elizabeth St.; 7259-9605.
A New Sparkle
Leo de Vroomen's jewelry boutique, just opened on newly chic Elizabeth Street, not only showcases his stunning creations in beaten gold, colored gemstones, and fine enameling; it also offers a service for customers who wish to participate in the design process. But don't expect to have too much to say—De Vroomen has very definite ideas. "My forte is to create jewelry that suits the wearer's complexion, personality, and lifestyle," he says. "I approach this as a couturier would. I don't want to scare off the less adventurous; I just want everybody to be as passionate about jewelry as I am." From $1,000 to $300,000. At 59 Elizabeth St.; 7730-1901.
—Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Web Masters
In the signature jewelry designs of Erickson Beamon, hand-strung beads and semiprecious stones drape in layers on the neck like Charlotte's web, creating the effect of intricate Victorian lace. Many covet the Chandelier Choker (from $1,040), sparkling with Swarovski crystals and glass beads—a perfect match to those frilly open-neck tops now in vogue. At 38 Elizabeth St.; 7259-0202.
Known for a self-assured, feminine style whose glamour appeals to the likes of Liv Tyler and Kate Winslet, Tracey Boyd designs clothes on the tame side of quirky without sacrificing high-end tailoring. This season's winter-wonderland theme has inspired pieces like a black bias-cut silk skirt with hand-embroidered polka-dot tulle overlay ($1,495) and a simple gabardine dress ($385) draped with a cape of pieced-together leaves and berries in felt (to order). Her shop, Boyd, with its vintage chandeliers, feels more boudoir than retail. At 42 Elizabeth St.; 7730-3939.
Flair Master
Now known as the man who did "that red dress" for Kate Winslet at this year's Oscars, Brooklyn-born Ben de Lisi is finally getting the notice he deserves. His small shop, with lilac walls and a floor of sea-green pebbles set in resin, is a cool, crisp venue for his clothes' elegant and simple lines. Silk chiffon in a pattern vaguely reminiscent of the Wiener Werkstatte hits the knees with a flirty fluted hem ($995). Simple halter dresses cut on the bias from Italian sanded crepe are detailed with iridescent appliqués along the neckline ($920-$4,590). Beautiful, sexy, modern clothes. At 40 Elizabeth St.; 7730-2994.
Steinberg + Tolkien
Rummage along with Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Naomi Campbell, et al. in this vintage shop for '50s Dior and Balenciaga, crocodile handbags (from $100), old shoes, great capes, coats, belts, and so much more. Current favorites: an early Balenciaga navy blue suit ($620), an Yves St. Laurent long gown with jeweled belt ($1,965), and a very early Kelly bag for just $735—a steal! At 193 King's Rd.; 7376-3660.
—Lucia van der Post
Shirt Tales
Robert Emmett makes, as he puts it, "stylish shirts for the new age." His dress shirts—which combine traditional British styling, including a perfect spread collar and double cuff, with meticulously selected, high-quality fabrics in contemporary patterns and colors—are a favorite with British dandies of all ages. Dressy fabrics include superfine poplins, pinpoint royal oxfords, twofold twills, voiles, and ottomans in bold stripes and oversized checks. Look for his signature contrasting fabric under collar and cuffs and on the label. Casual shirts with barrel cuffs, soft collar, and full-cut body are done in bright linens and gauzy cottons in summer, steep twills and herringbones in winter. Emmett makes only 25 shirts in any one pattern, and when they're gone, they're gone. No pattern has been known to last more than two months. From $115. At 380 King's Rd.; 7351-7529.
—G. B. B.
While you may find a few Starbucks here and there, the King's Road, where Mick Jagger and Vivienne Westwood used to strut way back when, remains as vibrant and hip as ever. Terence Conran's Bluebird Club (350 King's Rd.; 7559-1129)—named after a famous racing car, owned by record-holder Malcolm Campbell and displayed in pictures throughout the place—is big, noisy, and crowded, with a great wine list. (Members only; membership costs $385.) • A world away is the Art Deco-inspired private enclave of Monte's (164 Sloane St.; 7245-0896), a cocktail bar (with a great cigar selection), restaurant, and nightclub. You'll have to find a member to get you in at night, but the restaurant (consulting chef: Jamie Oliver) is open to all at lunch. • Though Ronnie Scotts jazz club in Soho may be more famous, the city's funkiest jazz scene is at The 606 Club (90 Lots Rd.; 7352-5953). To get into this insider's haunt, you just have to dine here.
So Private
For a true English townhouse experience, stay at Eleven Cadogan Gardens. Four Victorian houses are decorated sumptuously but with proper British reserve: pedigreed but not flashy antiques, hand-blocked William Morris and Colefax and Fowler wallpapers, carved plaster ceilings, oil portraits, polished-pine paneling. (No. 35 is the room to get, with its garden views and handsome antiques.) This is the kind of place where they set out tea and cakes in the afternoon, followed by wine and canapés, and wouldn't think of charging for them—a place where you really feel like a houseguest, with a proficient staff standing in neatly for Jeeves. Rooms, $335-$725. At 11 Cadogan Gardens; 7730-7000; fax 7730-5217; www.number-eleven.co.uk.
Regalia for feet, proudly proclaims the label sewn onto the sole of every Emma Hope shoe—and it's not hyperbole. One of Britain's most original designers, Hope has managed to do the impossible, creating romantic, often historically inspired, beautifully made shoes that make love to your feet. Violet velvet slingbacks with chenille and hand-stitched bullion-flower embroidery ($475) are old-fashioned yet sexy, too. You'll ooze confidence in a pair of slim black pants paired with her leopard-skin ballerina pumps, and the luxe leather flip-flops with giant orchids sprouting from between the toes are very Mrs. Robinson. Her often elongated designs feature the softest nappa, richest suedes, and best Italian craftsmanship. Kitten-heel brogues in creamy toffee will take you comfortably and stylishly from office to party. From $290 to $550. At 53 Sloane Sq.; 7259-9566.
For one-of-a-kind costume jewelry old and new, Merola is the place. We found a pair of Miriam Haskell pearl earrings for $270 and one of her brooches for $450. And watch for great big beautiful "coral" or "turquoise" resin bracelets or necklaces starting at $230. At 195 Fulham Rd.; 7351-9338.
—L. v. d. P.
The nearly four-acre Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 to educate apothecaries in medicinal plants and to acclimatize, within this mild microenvironment along the Thames, the many species being brought back from the age's voyages of discovery. The garden now contains more than 5,000 varieties, arranged not for showy display but to demonstrate botanical family relationships, some of them quite surprising. If you're in town in May for the nearby Chelsea Flower Show, come here to be awed by the rare Echium pininana from the Canary Islands, with its amazing eight-foot-high blue flower spikes. At 66 Royal Hospital Rd.; 7352-5646.
Interior States
David Gill is a pioneer of the New London Style, in which avant-garde furniture sits nicely in Georgian rooms. His shops show off his keen eye for classic (mostly French) furniture, as well as paintings, jewelry, sculpture, and photography by the likes of Jean Cocteau. At 60 Fulham Rd., 7589-5946; by appointment only at 3 Loughborough St., Vauxhall, 7793-1100.
—Anne Foxley
Luxe Linens
Jane Sacchi's showroom is a shrine to all things white and ironed. From shelves stacked with the finest French embroidered and monogrammed linens, this antique-linen dealer extraordinaire can hand-pick a lifetime's worth of pristine hemstitched sheets for the bride-to-be. But knowing the limitations of the antique market, Sacchi has also worked with master weavers in Scotland to create her own line of luxurious linens in contemporary sizes. Her Danish mattress ticking, ideal for the summer house, and her wool and linen blends have all the character of her 19th-century inspirations. By appointment only. $ At 7 Markham St.; 7838-1001.
—A. F.
Trained as a textile designer and well known on the London social scene, the divine Allegra Hicks has turned her keen eye to fashion this time out, creating a line of luxurious caftans as well as tunics, shifts, and simple little day dresses in silks, chiffons, and cottons. Many are embroidered in designs with names like Fan, Bamboo, and Dandelion in a delicious palette of tomato red, chocolate brown, olive green, and caramel. Her line is a hybrid of the '70s cover-up and the long gown, cut from sensual textiles that skim the body in just the right places. Abbreviated versions have side slits. From $155 to $460. $ At 4 Cale St.; 7589-2323.
At After Noah, you never quite know what you'll find. Every visit is a chance to fall in love with something, from a 1930s Heal's oak sideboard ($1,505) or an 1880 Arts and Crafts linen cupboard ($4,355) to a restored 1940s Anglepoise lamp ($285). $ At 261 King's Rd., Chelsea, 7351-2610; and 121 Upper St., Islington, 7359-4281.
Fay Maschler Recommends: Chutney Mary
Over a dozen years of nurturing, Namita Panjabi has turned Chutney Mary into one of London's best Indian restaurants. A recent revamp of the interior—now very sleek and sensual, with banks of candles and jewellike silks—has been complemented by a new team in the kitchen, including chefs brought over from India who specialize in the cooking of their regions. The presentation problem that bedevils Indian cooking—too many bowls filled with brown gravy—has been solved with an artistic eye to the colors and textures of garnishes and the commissioning of elegant serving dishes. Tandoori crab, inspired by the cooking of coastal Maharashtra, is not to be missed. The tasting curry platter of Punjabi lamb, Mangalore prawns, and Goan chicken provides a swift gastronomic itinerary. Dinner, $85. At 535 King's Rd.; 7351-3113; fax 7351-7694.
Bentleys traffics in great old things from the good old days: leather suitcases, silver cuff links, binoculars, crocodile cigar cases ($465), amazing picnic sets (like a 1920s hamper with fittings by Coracle, the grand supplier of such baskets, for $8,490), croquet sets, a desk made from the wing tip of a 1943 airplane ($18,335), and even a private posting box from a gentleman's club (a mere $5,560). At 204 Walton St.; 7584-7770.
"Thomas Carlyle's house [24 Cheyne Row; 7352-7087] gives a deeper sense of 19th-century London than anyplace else I know. The writer and historian was an extraordinary figure in London intellectual life. When you go to his house, you can imagine John Stuart Mill coming around, or Carlyle wheeling his books around to Dickens."
—SIMON SCHAMA, AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF BRITAIN
Will Gordon Ramsay Take Over the World?
Scriptwriters could not have created a more perfect celebrity chef than Gordon Ramsay. His hopes for a career as a professional footballer for Glasgow thwarted, the beefy working-class lad from the industrial north makes an unlikely move into the kitchen. In 1988 he goes to work for the "bad boy" of the kitchen Marco Pierre White, who's making waves at his south London restaurant Harvey's, not only with his genius for cooking but also with his gaunt good looks and his intolerance of fools (in the dining room as well as the kitchen).
Ramsay's ability to thrive in the heat of that kitchen propels him to Paris, where his culinary skills are honed under Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon, two of France's top chefs. Back in London, Ramsay earns his first Michelin star at Aubergine at age 27 (and later a second), but after a tiff with his backers he walks out, taking all 45 staff with him, and in 1998 opens Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea (68 Royal Hospital Rd.; 7352-4441; dinner, $200), again earning two stars.
At this point comes the big close-up, when a TV documentary, Boiling Point, films him over the course of a year in the restaurant kitchen. The sarcasm, the swearing, the macho posturing enthrall and appall. Parents plead with their children not to become chefs. Despite the notoriety, the Michelin guide will later (in 2001) award Gordy his third star, justly acknowledging his obsession with pushing ingredients to their peak performance in dishes like sea-scallop tartare with Osetra caviar and avocado purée, served with a chilled tomato-basil consommé; and fillet of Aberdeen Angus with caramelized pig's trotter, fried quail egg, sautéed baby artichokes, and truffle sauce.
Like most high-profile, high-octane chefs—and he's currently cock of the walk—Ramsay is drawn to the role of entrepreneur. In 1999 he sets up one of his chefs, Marcus Wareing, at Pétrus in St. James's (where Wareing carries on Ramsay's cunning way with French classics, tweaking them into daring creations). He installs chefs in hotels in Glasgow and Dubai. In 2001 he revitalizes one of London's grand but moribund dining rooms when he, in his own words, "gets rid of the dribble mats and the waltzing" and opens Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's (Brook St.; 7499-0099; dinner, $155), installing another favored son, Mark Sergeant.
Wouldn't you know it: Beneath that tough exterior beats a soft heart. He dedicates schmaltzy songs to his wife and daughters on Desert Island Discs. And despite having claimed that women are no use in kitchens since they have to take a week off every month, he has quietly nurtured the talent of Angela Hartnett and placed her as head chef in the revamped dining room of another historic London hotel, The Connaught, opening this fall, we're told at press time, under the name Angela Hartnett's Menu.
The chef-as-entrepreneur can spread himself too thin, but right now Ramsay has the world—or at least London—at his feet. The best place to catch him is over the stove at the original and now three-star restaurant on Royal Hospital Road.
Chelsea | Pimlico Road
Wow Style
Fashion designer Roland Mouret claims he is attempting to "find a new vision of beauty," somewhere between the London gutter and the chic of Paris. There's no camp to these clothes; they convey an effortless glamour with a hint of tough sexuality that was said to have made Catherine Zeta-Jones squeal with delight during a recent photo shoot. Beautiful in movement—think Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story—his pieces are the epitome of modern elegance. His new jewelry collection of white gold and uncut rough diamonds, some as large as 17 carats, is not about blinding sparkle but, like his clothes, quiet glint. From $290 for a shirt to $3,845 for a wool cashmere coat. $ At 250 King's Rd.; 7376-5762.
Call from anywhere in central London anytime, day or night, and within two hours the emergency-trained staff of SOS Médecins (7370-3777) will pay a visit to your hotel. Visits from one of the dozen French doctors on call begin at $95. Follow-up clinic visits are available.
Love Among the Reproductions
Pimlico Road is the stomping ground of international decorators, architects, and collectors looking to furnish a Scottish castle or a New York loft. Some of the best dealers with the keenest eye for quality are also reproducing well-made, hard-to-find essentials for the home. Christopher Howe (93 Pimlico Rd.; 7730-7987), the first on the street to get into the repro act, also boasts such treasures as a nickel-plated '30s table lamp "crafted like a piece of Cartier jewelry," he says. • Hilary Batstone (8 Holbein Pl.; 7730-5335), a few doors off the main road, stocks wonderful Venetian mirrors, Swedish painted chests, and beaded and crystal chandeliers, plus copies of Fontana Arte floor lamps. • Ciancimino ($ 99 Pimlico Rd.; 7730-9950) deals in European Art Deco and rarefied 20th-century and antique Chinese wares.
But perhaps my favorite stop along this road is Soane (50 Pimlico Rd.; 7730-6400), a furniture-and-design showroom in a period townhouse. Antiques dealer Christopher Hodsoll and furniture designer Lulu Lytle are not snobs about reproduction furniture, copying their own rare 18th- through 20th-century finds when reluctant to part with the original. British master craftsmen work in such luxe materials as vellum, rare woods, bronze, marble, silver, and onyx; pieces can be adapted to the specifications of professionals as well as novices. Designers Thierry Despont and Victoria Hagan are customers, and Soane's custom-designed lights hang in Lee Radziwill's Paris apartment. Recently spotted: a slipper chair upholstered in vegetable-dyed goat skin, and a satinwood-veneer demilune commode that could easily have been mistaken for an original from Rue Jacob.
Royal Craft
Fine furniture maker David Linley, as famous for his marquetry as for his royal lineage, continues to dazzle with exquisitely crafted keepsakes in rare and exotic woods. Though the furniture at Linley, Neoclassical in style and mostly over-the-top, may not suit everyone's interiors, the masterfully made humidors (last year's collection reproduced London landmarks), desk accessories, and garden furniture are just restrained enough to be superb. This year's star: a desk in French walnut with Indian-ebony and nickel-plate detailing, topped with a miniature of Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington ($85,000). At 60 Pimlico Rd.; 7730-7300.
Babylon Visited
At Babylon you'll find everything for the eclectic, cutting-edge interior: retro pieces, some '30s and '40s French, some '40s-'60s Scandinavian, as well as Babylon's own pieces. Recent stars were a pair of Paul Kjaerholm leather sofas from the first production for $18,520, a Flavio Poli glass vase for $695, and a Hans Wegner dining chair for $620. $ At 301 Fulham Rd.; 7376-7255.
What's Hoppen?
A decorator's genius lies in creating a space that satisfies all the senses, a feeling that one's every desire has been met. Interiors guru Kelly Hoppen epitomizes what's modern now, which is why we're excited by the "lifestyle boutique" she plans to open this fall. Included will be her sleek, boxy furniture, cashmere fabrics by Holland & Sherry, natural floor coverings, Asian-inspired blinds, lacquer paints, and Wedgwood accessories and china. Hoppen's style is an evolving mix of the modern and the bohemian, emphasizing all that is Zen and chic. In-house stylists will be on hand to help clients furnish an entire house or put together the most perfect baby crib on planet Earth. At 175-177 Fulham Rd.; 7351-1910.
Perfectly Pelham
The Pelham is the country house of one's dreams transported to South Kensington. With style bordering on brio, Kit Kemp has mixed details like oak paneling, plump couches, and oil portraits. A most to-the-manner-born suite is no. 102 ($700), with its high, carved-plaster ceilings, half-tester bed with embroidered spread, and marble fireplace. (The only drawback: You may find yourself eye-to-eye with folks waiting at the bus stop outside the window.) Rooms, $280-$1,075. At 15 Cromwell Pl.; 800-553-6674, 7589-8288; fax 7584-8444; www.pelhamhotel.co.uk.
Exotic Elegance
The firm Andrew Martin is known for helping to popularize the East-meets-West design philosophy of the '90s through its signature calligraphy-patterned fabric and its series of style books. Today designers stop by its showroom to see what proprietor Martin Waller (half of the original team for whom the shop is named) has brought back from his travels to exotic countries whose native crafts have become the objets of choice to adorn some of Belgravia's most elegant mantels. Amazonian headdresses, Burmese lacquered boxes, African spears, Chinese parchment trunks, architectural elements from Thai temples, and even an RAF airplane complement his inspired collection of upholstery, coffee tables, and lamps. Just back from a buying trip, Waller jokes: "There's nothing left in Africa." At 200 Walton St.; 7225-5100.
New at the V&A
The British Galleries of the Victoria and Albert Museum have added 15 rooms and 3,000 objects to the venerable (if sometimes dusty and dowdy) institution as a way to tell the story of Britain's culture from 1500 to 1900. Highlights include the Great Bed of Ware, the embroidered panels made by Mary, Queen of Scots during her imprisonment, and Dickens' manuscript of Oliver Twist. Cromwell Rd.; 7942-2000.
—Martin Bailey
Chez Conran
Daring young men in their driving machines race across three sides of Michelin House, an Art Nouveau fantasy built as Michelin Tire Company headquarters in 1910. Depicted in dozens of colorful ceramic-tile friezes are scenes from famous motorcar rallies of the day. Inside are Bibendum, a marvelous restaurant and oyster bar, and one of the two London design stores of Terence Conran, who restored the building in the 1980s. At 81 Fulham Rd.
—Nina Lobanov-Rostovsky
Trend Set
Want it all under one roof? Then head to Joseph's flagship store for women in the trendy mini-neighborhood of Brompton Cross for chic basics from the Joseph Mainline Collection, like straight-leg trousers in all the season's best colors, plus a well-edited selection from the designers du jour. The place is hopping on weekends; you never know who you might see. At 77 Fulham Rd.; 7823-9500.
Blakes is a fantasyland of theme decor—some British Raj, some Turkish empire, some indeterminate, but all laid on with a trowel. Every inch is taken up by some designer touch: a stack of vintage books, a wire birdcage, a bed with carved goat heads. While designer Anouska Hempel's style here has its fans, the decor can feel dated and suffocating, although attempts are being made to lighten things up, for example in the now all-white and breezy Corfu Suite. (Service sometimes takes a back seat, from a lack of doormen or porters to unanswered phone calls.) One definite advantage to staying here: room service from the excellent but pricey and generally booked Asian-accented restaurant downstairs. Rooms, $395-$1,910. Dinner, $215. At 33 Roland Gardens; 800-926-3173, 7370-6701; fax 7373-0442; www.blakeshotels.com.
Design from the Continent
Gordon Watson (50 Fulham Rd.; 7589-3108) is a tiny shop packed to the rafters with a mix of French and Italian designer gems from the late '30s to the '60s. Keen eyes might spy Neoclassical furniture by Gio Ponti and Jules Leleu, acid-etched glass by Daum, and early silver by Puiforcat. But what we love is Watson's stash of signed jewelry by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Suzanne Belperron, reserved for his most discerning clientele. • Just across the street at no. 173 is Hemisphere ($ 7581-9800), with pieces by Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, and Paul Dupré-Lafon—just a sampling of the who's who of French furniture designers from the '30s to '50s to be found among owner Raymond Paynter's stellar stock for the serious collector.
Neisha Crosland is a sliver of a shop full of treasures: scarves ($60-$1,000), throw pillows ($380)—small fashion statements packed with punch. Art Deco, nature, Pop art, and Japanese kimonos vaguely inspire designer Crosland's colorful, bold prints in silk, velvet, cotton, linen, and wool, fashioned into skirts, tops, and bags. Her new collection of wallpapers is equally tactile and glamorous, mimicking familiar images from nature, such as quail-egg shells, bubbles, and raffia, in colors like Box Orange, Hyacinth, Kingfisher Green, and Clotted Cream ($70 per roll). At 137 Fulham Rd.; 7589-4866.
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Dental Technician or Welder?
Carmen on November 12, 2012	 November 12, 2012
In 2006, after working a myriad of jobs from construction to waitressing and even some clerical work, Danielle Alys Ruyne decided to go back to college. "I wanted something that was going to give me a solid base to build [a career] from—different from what I'd done in the past," she says.
After a bit of research, Danielle decided that the dental profession would be a good place to start so she went to the local college to research. She talked to instructors and students but on her way to the Administration office—application in hand—she saw sparks flying from behind a fence. She took a peek then walked into what she discovered was the welding department. There was equipment and metal everywhere and she wanted to know more.
Danielle had been intrigued by fire since she was a young girl, from bonfires with friends to burning garbage and yard waste. She loved to watch the sparks, "Every little flame was different in its own flaming way," she says.
She found an instructor who told her about the prerequisites for the program (none) and all the opportunities for welders (many). The prospect of getting paid to play with fire and build awesome structure or fabulous pieces of art sent Danielle straight to the Administration office to hand back the Dental Program application and request the Welding Program paperwork: she wanted to play with fire, not clean teeth! She signed up that day and started two weeks later.
With a great attitude, an ability to work well with others, and the ease with which she picked up different processes and knowledge about metals, after three quarters in school, the Department hired her on as a Lab Technician helping other students. She assisted in teaching a diverse group of students not only to weld, but also with general mathematics in fabrication and how to read blue prints. "I encouraged them to expand their minds at not only the different processes of welding, but the endless opportunities in the welding industry as well," she says.
Danielle's enthusiasm made her a perfect candidate to give tours of the Welding Department to local school children and travel to the high schools to let students know about grants and scholarships for college as well as the jobs and potential money to earn as a welder/fabricator. "I enjoyed it even more because as a woman I was hoping to give the ladies a little encouragement—to say that if I could do it so can you; it's not only a man's profession!"
One of the most popular show-and-tell pieces: "….a copper rose made out of 22G. The copper is heat treated with an oxy torch to bring out the deep reds and magentas and the stem is painted green, because I can't clear coat a natural patina."
She enjoyed participating in the "Expanding Your Horizons" program for young girls. The event offered girls an opportunity to weld. "We would cut up small pieces of 22G copper, big enough for a their name or a maybe a heart or a smiley face, let them put on the hood, jacket and gloves, and let them experience for themselves…what it is like to weld." Danielle even brought her then 13-year-old daughter in to teach her to weld and discovered she was a natural. After a 20-minute tutorial on safety and a quick lesson, she was welding (brazing copper to be exact) like she'd been doing it for years.
In 2008 Danielle graduated with the highest honors and certifications but ran into two huge roadblocks in her search for employment: the economy had taken a dive, and she was a woman. Employers would give her the once over, tell her that her certifications looked great, and never call. She was puzzled at first, and frustrated, then realized DUH! It's because I'm a woman! She didn't let that stop her, and instead says the letdowns—that continued for the a year—gave her more drive and put "Fire under her feet." She continued to focus, stay positive, and feed her ambition: "TO BE A WOMAN WELDER!"
As many of our New Rosies have advised—Danielle opted for more education and signed up for the college's Automotive Program. She continued to work as a Lab Technician in the Welding Department and took a break from filling out applications. "Please do not mistake this as me giving up," she says, "I simply figured that if I had more 'man skills' it would help me get closer to my dream."
The Automotive Program included electrical and diagnostics—and when she finished she had a lot more to go into her resume. Within two months of her next round of filling out applications she landed a job at a local Fabrication Shop as the 2nd Lead Foreman. Of the shop owner, Danielle says, "He wasn't one bit concerned that I was a woman, he was just amazed at all my qualifications and certifications."
The main process in the shop is Flux Core though on occasion they use other welding processes if the job calls for it. The shop deals with a lot of "I" beams as well as structural tubing, but there's something different almost every couple of months from structural building to something as small as air shutters. "I absolutely love my profession as well as the career path I am on," Danielle says. "I get a kick out of building and fabricating whatever may come across my hands, starting from scratch and seeing it through to the end. I to go to work, do what I love to do, have fun and get paid to do it!!"
The advice Danielle would give herself at 15 and other young women:
Stay focused on your dreams and goals. Continue to go that extra step or mile, I promise it will pay off in the end! Do not let anyone tell you, you can't because you're a girl. You most definitely can! Even when life gets you down or things don't seem to go the way you intended or hoped, keep pushing forward and keep your head up, everything happens for a reason. You can be and do anything your heart desires, it's your world, your life, you're living it! ALWAYS believe in yourself! If you, for any reason get discouraged and start to feel you can't, remember this, I not only feel you can, I know you can, because I believe in you!!
Danielle's message is something we all need to hear, not just at 15, but every day of our lives!
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WSJ.com REVIEW & OUTLOOK MARCH 15, 2011
Carbon and Democracy
Congress gets ready to overrule the EPA on cap and trade rules.
Get a load of this. Some Members of Congress actually think that Congress should have a say in whether or not the government regulates carbon [dioxide]. Some of them even want to have a debate about it first. Don't these yahoos understand that democratic consent doesn't apply to the Environmental Protection Agency?
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee began debating a bill that would prohibit the EPA from abusing the clean air laws of the 1970s to impose the climate regulations that Congress has refused to pass despite President Obama's entreaties. As EPA chief Lisa Jackson put it with her customary reserve at a hearing last week, the measure "would presume to overrule the scientific community on the scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers Americans' health and well-being. Politicians overruling scientists on a scientific question . . ."
We'll spare you the rest, though Ms. Jackson mentioned "science" a few more times in case anyone didn't get the drift. But the real presumption is that an unaccountable bureaucracy should use its self-assigned powers to make inherently political choices that will be a colossal drag on economic growth.
The bill, which the committee will likely approve today and the House will likely pass later this spring, would restore the plain regulatory meaning that "pollutant" held for decades until the EPA decided in 2009 that all of a sudden it also applied to carbon [dioxide]. John Dingell helped write the Clean Air Act and its 1990 revision, and the Michigan Democrat has repeatedly said that neither was ever meant to address climate.
Other critics of the EPA's carbon agenda include Senate Democrats like West Virginia's Jay Rockefeller and Ohio's Sherrod Brown, neither of whom is otherwise known for business sympathies. But they understand that the EPA is about to unleash an economy-wide deluge of new rules and mandates that is already costly and destructive, and it has barely begun.
Mr. Rockefeller is sponsoring a Senate bill that would freeze regulation for two years, but the House bill is a better approach because it is a permanent solution. The EPA's carbon putsch has been arbitrary, politically driven and frequently illegal, and it won't be any less reckless two years from now.
Whatever Ms. Jackson's appeals to "science," as if democracy doesn't matter, her conception of an autonomous regulatory state should offend any elected politician. The harm the EPA is inflicting is bad enough, but let's start with such basics as the rule of law and representative government.


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A Celebration of James Garner's Polaroid Commercials
Posted by Harry McCracken on July 20, 2014 at 11:52 am
They weren't the best thing he ever did, or the one which we'll cherish the most. But with the sad news of the passing of James Garner, it's worth pausing to remember the commercials he did in the late 1970s and early 1980s for Polaroid. And–this being Technologizer–it's how we'll memorialize him here.
When it came to celebrity spokespeople, Polaroid wasn't stingy: Laurence Olivier did the first ad for the SX-70 camera, and Danny Kaye touted the ill-fated Polavision instant movie system. Hiring James Garner was a similarly classy move, but the ads he appeared in weren't like anything which Polaroid had done before. Or anyone else, really.
If you weren't paying attention to TV commercials back when the Garner spots first appeared, it's impossible to understand how fresh these ones were at the time–in part because they were widely imitated and their influence is felt to this day.
The tone was irreverent, and the banter between Garner and Mariette Hartley was so snarky and snappy that what might have otherwise seemed like a hard sell–"This is Polaroid's OneStep, the simplest camera in the world"–goes down easily. (Hartley because famous, and a generation of Americans mistakenly assumed that she was Mrs. James Garner.)
Like everything Garner did, the spots felt effortless, and defined by his personal style. If Polaroid had hired some random other guy from a 1970s detective show–Mike Connors from Mannix, say–the campaign would likely have been prosaic, short-lived, and quickly forgotten.
The ads below are all from YouTube, and the years specified are from the descriptions there. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them are off.
1977: A prototype with no Mariette Hartley, no bouncy music, and low production values.
1978: Another one which feels like a rough draft for the campaign to come.
Is that Mariette Hartley in a non-speaking role in this 1978 ad for the iconic rainbow-stripe OneStep? I'm not sure.
1978, with Hartley and the OneStep and the style in place.
1978, also for the OneStep.
Christmas, 1979.
1980, for Time Zero, an upgrade to SX-70 film which developed faster.
1980, with about as close as the campaign got to a hard sell.
Christmas, 1980, for Time Zero.
1981, also for Time Zero.
This 1981 commercial actively encourages the misconception that Garner and Hartley are a married couple.
A couple of 1982 ads from when the campaign was getting long in the tooth. Both try too hard to be heartwarming, in a way that makes me think of Kodak, not Polaroid. One is even Hartley-less.
1983, for a cost-reduced version of the Sun Camera. The dialog involves Polaroid not needing Garner and Hartley to sell this model–and indeed, the campaign was winding down.
I'm not sure why these spots ended, but Polaroid never topped them. (In fact, it didn't seem to try–its ads got mundane, and stayed that way.) Re-watching them has always made me miss the old Polaroid. Now it makes me miss Jim Garner, too.
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Ross Rubin July 20, 2014 at 12:17 pm #
http://youtu.be/LgO5yKdJRAg Protoselfie.
LLNYRN July 20, 2014 at 2:54 pm #
As a former Ad/Marketing guy during the 80s,
I have to say that this was a GREAT job you did pulling all of these commercials together.
Bought back a lot of memories.
J. Mann July 20, 2014 at 8:00 pm #
Thanks for taking the trouble to post these. They are fun ads and, as you noted, were groundbreaking for their time. I was living outside the US for most of the time they appeared here.
Harvey S. July 21, 2014 at 10:16 am #
I will always remember how great Polaroid cameras were! James Garner and Mariette Hartley were the best and I am glad that their Polaroid campaign carried on for years. Like a family tradition! If you remember these ads, you were in a good place then! Rest in peace, James!
Julie B. July 21, 2014 at 4:01 pm #
Always loved these ads! They made a great couple! Thanks for putting thee together…made a lot of memories come back. I HAD a Poladoid One Step and it was great!
Phil July 21, 2014 at 8:47 pm #
Thanks for the memories. I worked at Polaroid when these commercials aired. It was fun seeing a couple of years of engineering effort turn into something that became so widely used. Polaroid had a great capability to develop excellent products and create worldwide recognition through great marketing campaigns.


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AirAsia, MAS appeal against RM10m each anti-trust fine
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
mycc
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Competition tribunal plaintiffs AirAsia Bhd (AirAsia) and Malaysia Airline System Bhd (MAS) argued their share swap understanding in 2011 was only a conditional framework that did not infringe Competition Act 2010.
In its submission in reply to Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC), AirAsia also refuted claims its purported sharing of information with MAS amounted to a "concerted practice".
"MyCC's contention that AirAsia and MAS purportedly shared information leading to concerted practice, remains nothing more than an accusation, wholly without any merit or basis.
"Apart from alleging concerted practice between AirAsia and MAS, MyCC did not even clarify at all, what the purported concerted practice was for AirAsia to reply to," said lawyer Leonard Yeoh, who represented AirAsia.
Submitting before a five-panel Competition Appeal Tribunal headed by Justice Datuk Hasnah Mohammed Hashim against MyCC's submission in April, Yeoh alleged the latter had raised new arguments to show there was "concerted practice" between MAS and AirAsia in 2011, which was infringed the law.
Both AirAsia and MAS were slapped with a RM10 million fine each by MyCC, for anti-competition practices in 2013, after a 2011 share-swap deal that would have enabled the carriers to share the domestic aviation market.
However, the deal, which was aimed at turning MAS around, fell through amidst MAS' union protest and opposition party pressure on May 3, 2012.
MyCC, set up after the law was enforced on Jan 1, 2012, found that the share-swap deal infringed Section 4(2)(b) of the Act, which prohibited horizontal and vertical agreements with the objective of sharing market and sources of supply.
Meanwhile, Yeoh maintained that four Sabah and Sarawak flight routes that were once serviced by MAS' wholly-owned subsidiary FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd, but scrapped by MAS, was not due to reduced competition.
He said routes Kuala Lumpur-Kuching, Kuala Lumpur-Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur-Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur-Sibu, were stopped by MAS as a result of a rebranding exercise.
"This is a rebranding exercise by MAS and not capable of being characterised as withdrawal of routes under competition law.
"Withdrawal of Firefly from the four routes is a unilateral action taken independently by MAS. MAS was losing money and decision was made to cut losses from Firefly's loss making jet operations," he said.
He added that MyCC failed to give support to its findings that the route withdrawal was designed to retain AirAsia (valuation: 0.8; fundamental: 0.2) as the 'only low-cost carrier' operating those routes.
Yeoh warned it was imperative for the tribunal to present a fair decision, as the world and region was watching as to how it would decide on a anti-trust case.
Following the submissions by both the plaintiffs, and respondent, Hasnah said the tribunal, which heard the country's first anti-trust case, will fix a date for decision soon.
MAS was represented by a team of lawyers led by Logan Sabapathy, while Nahendran Navaratnam and Wong Wye Wah acted on behalf of MyCC.
AirAsia's shares traded 1 sen or 4.63% lower to close at RM2.06 today, with a market capitalisation of RM5.7 billion.
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I am broadly interested in complexity and geometry of optimization problems and applications in operations research. Favorite topics of mine include linear and non-linear integer programming, geometry of numbers, convex geometry, combinatorics, operations research, machine learning, and sub modular optimization.
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Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Arizona? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
Arizona is part of USA - United States of America. The climate of USA is very varied, as United States of America is a large country. The climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, and arctic in Alaska. This is not all. The climate is semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest. You can expect low winter temperatures in the northwest, but they are sometimes moderated in January and February by warm winds. Winters in the south are warmer. Don? forget, that temperatures are usually significantly lower in mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Agua Fria National Monument, Anthem, Apache Junction, Ash Fork, Benson, Bisbee, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Cameron, Camp Verde, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Carefree, Casa Grande, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Cave Creek, Chandler, Chiricahua National Monument, Chloride, Colorado City, Coolidge, Dateland, Douglas, Eastern Arizona, Eloy, Flagstaff, Fountain Hills, Fredonia, Gilbert, Glendale, Globe, Goodyear, Grand Canyon, Greater Phoenix, Green Valley, Guadalupe, Holbrook, Homolovi Ruins State Park, Jerome, Joseph City, Kayenta, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Morenci, Mormon Lake Village, Nogales, Northern Arizona, Oatman, Oracle, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Page, Patagonia, Peach Springs, Peoria, Petrified Forest National Park, Phoenix, Picacho, Picacho Peak State Park, Pipe Spring National Monument, Prescott, Quartzsite, Safford, Saguaro National Park, San Luis, Santa Catalina Mountains, Scottsdale, Sedona, Seligman, Sierra Vista, South Central Arizona, Southeast Arizona, Sun City, Tempe, Tombstone, Topock, Tuba City, Tubac, Tucson, Tusayan, Walker, Western Arizona, Wikieup, Willcox, Williams, Window Rock, Winslow, Yuma.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Phoenix and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 41 ℃ (105.8 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). The most rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 4.2. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 0.4.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in January is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in January is 20.7 ℃ (69.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.7 ℃ (45.86 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 3.6. The average rainfall is 24.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:10 and at the end of the month 10:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Arizona in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in February is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in February is 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.35 ℃ (75.83 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 3.5. The average rainfall is 24.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:58 and at the end of the month 11:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in March is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in March is 26 ℃ (78.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.35 ℃ (75.83 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 4.2. The average rainfall is 27.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:59 and at the end of the month 12:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in April is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in April is 30.4 ℃ (86.72 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 1.2. The average rainfall is 6.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:00 and at the end of the month 13:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in May is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in May is 34.3 ℃ (93.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.3 ℃ (70.34 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.25 ℃ (99.05 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 1. The average rainfall is 2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:53 and at the end of the month 14:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in June is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in June is 40.2 ℃ (104.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.25 ℃ (99.05 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 40.6 ℃ (105.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 0.4. The average rainfall is 0.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:21 and at the end of the month 14:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in July is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in July is 41 ℃ (105.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 40.6 ℃ (105.08 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 40.85 ℃ (105.53 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 2.7. The average rainfall is 26.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:10 and at the end of the month 13:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in August is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in August is 40.7 ℃ (105.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 40.85 ℃ (105.53 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 39.4 ℃ (102.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 3.1. The average rainfall is 24.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:27 and at the end of the month 12:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in September is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in September is 38.1 ℃ (100.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 39.4 ℃ (102.92 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.8 ℃ (94.64 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 2.9. The average rainfall is 15.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:29 and at the end of the month 11:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in October is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in October is 31.5 ℃ (88.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.8 ℃ (94.64 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.45 ℃ (83.21 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 2.1. The average rainfall is 16.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:28 and at the end of the month 10:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in November is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in November is 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.45 ℃ (83.21 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.75 ℃ (72.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 2.1. The average rainfall is 16.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:32 and at the end of the month 10:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Arizona in December is this: The average highest temperature in Arizona in December is 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.75 ℃ (72.95 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 3. The average rainfall is 21.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:58 and at the end of the month 9:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.


MEEKER COUNTY, MN – The Meeker County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call in reference to an assault with a gun at a residence in the 34300 block of 617th Avenue, Eden Valley, at 12:20 p.m. Oct. 24.
According to a press release from the sheriff's office, the victim said his adult son took a gun away from him, then threw him to the ground. The victim said his son then put the gun to his neck and pulled the trigger. The gun jammed and did not fire, according to the press release.
When deputies arrived at the scene, the son was identified as Timothy Scholtes, 55, of Eden Valley. Scholtes fled the scene prior to the arrival of deputies and was later arrested in Eden Valley, without incident, for the assault. He is being held in the Meeker County Jail pending a court appearance.
The victim received minor injuries during the altercation that did not require medical attention, the sheriff's office noted.


Home » Email Spam News » What are the Most Clicked Phishing Emails?
KnowBe4 has released a quarterly report that reveals the most clicked phishing emails in Q1, 2018 – The emails that are proving to be the most effective at fooling employees into clicking hyperlinks and opening potentially malicious email attachments.
The data from the report came from responses to phishing simulation emails delivered through its training platform. The simulated phishing emails mirror messages observed in real world attacks but are sent in a safe environment where clicks do not result in the installation of malware or the exposure of sensitive information.
The report has been released at an appropriate time. April has seen several warnings issued over phishing attacks. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has warned healthcare organizations in the United States to be on high alert as a "tidal wave" of phishing emails is expected.
There have also been several major data breaches reported by healthcare organizations that have occurred as a result of employees opening malicious messages. Research from Verizon, published in April, also shows that 98% of social engineering attacks and data breaches occur as a result of phishing emails.
The reason for the high volume of phishing emails is simple. They work. Hackers and scammers know all too well that targeting employees with phishing emails is much easier than trying to find chinks in organizations' technological armor and the path of least resistance is taken.
For the report, KnowBe4 analyzed tens of thousands of phishing email subject lines to determine which were proving to be the most effective. In addition, an analysis was performed on email subject lines that had been observed in real world phishing attacks. So, what were the most clicked phishing emails?
The list below includes some changes from previous reports, although similar subject lines are being used time and time again as they are still proving to be effective at eliciting a click.
21% of end users responded to the first and 20% to the second.
Perhaps unsurprisingly since it is tax season, a phishing email subject line related to tax made third place. In the U.S, a W-2 Form is a summary of wages, salary, and tax information for employees, detailing the tax that has been withheld from paychecks. This form is needed in order for a tax return to be filed. The email was opened by 13% of users.
Other subjects that often saw emails opened (2% to 8% of end users) are listed below, most of which relate to information sent internally within an organization. If email addresses are spoofed so it appears the emails come from within, it is understandable that these messages would be opened.
Given the high click rates of many of these messages they should be included in your security awareness training programs and phishing simulation exercises. Through training it is possible to reduce the susceptibility of employees to emails scams.


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Questa pagina raccoglie i dati riguardanti l'Hellas Verona Football Club nelle competizioni ufficiali della stagione 2004-2005.

Stagione

Divise e sponsor
Vengono mantenuti sponsor tecnico, Legea e commerciale, Clerman. Le maglie vengono leggermente modificate dalla stagione precedente, il collo diventa a "V" incompleta e i polsini diventano interamente gialli con una piccola striscia blu, viceversa su quella da trasferta. In occasione del ventesimo anniversario dello scudetto, la Legea realizza inoltre una replica della divisa casalinga.

Rosa

Calciomercato

Sessione estiva (dall'1/7 al 31/8)

Sessione invernale (dal 2/1 all'1/2)

Risultati

Serie B

Girone di andata

Girone di ritorno

Coppa Italia

Fase a gironi

Statistiche

Statistiche di squadra

Andamento in campionato

Statistiche dei giocatori
Sono in corsivo i calciatori che hanno lasciato la società a stagione in corso.

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Collegamenti esterni

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NAMI names scholarship winners
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Scholarship Foundation announced the nine recipients of its 2016-2017 undergraduate scholarship awards. Students received a combined total of $27,000 to pursue degrees in animal, meat and food science, or in a culinary arts program.
Brian Klopf received the Frank DeBenedetti Memorial Scholarship to continue his studies in food science at Iowa State University. Brogan Horton, who is majoring in animal science at Texas A&M University, received the John Duyn award, while Kiersten Scott, an animal and meat science major at Texas Tech University, earned the Florence Smith Powers scholarship. Austin Hunt was awarded the Al Piccetti scholarship to pursue his bachelor of science in animal science and agricultural business at Colorado State University. Monique A. Allen received the Robert Hatoff "Center of the Plate" Memorial Scholarship to advance her studies in culinary sustainability at Kennesaw State University.
Meanwhile, Jeananne Mosher, animal science major at Colorado State University; Cole Perkins, animal and meat science major at Texas Tech University; Morgan Weinrich, animal science major at Colorado State University; and Luke Fuerniss, animal science major at Colorado State University each received NAMI Undergraduate Scholarships.
Students also received funding to attend the Meat Institute Annual Meeting and Outlook Conference, scheduled for Sept. 27-29, in Washington, D.C.
Each year, the NAMI Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors attending accredited four-year colleges or universities who are enrolled in an approved animal, meat or food science degree or culinary arts program.
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Family portraits—a method of recording family history
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Deafness in middle age—how big is the problem?
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Unmarked unlabeled attribution Carlo Moretti green cased glass punch bowl set. No nicks, cracks, breaks or scratches or wear. Chances has not been used. Has 11 cups, one ladle, one large bowl. Bowl is 7" tall x 11 3/4" diameter opening, 7 diameter base.
Ladle is 15" long and cups are each 2 1/2" diameter opening x 2 3/8 tall. Weighs about 9 pounds total.
We are not experts, but do our best to research and date and identify all items. The item "Murano Carlo Moretti Cased Glass Punch Bowl Set, 11 Cups, Ladle" is in sale since Monday, December 31, 2018. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian". The seller is "modartistraul" and is located in Marietta, Georgia.


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Morales, Beltre, Abreu, Cabrera and Lindor are shining in the major leagues
After a brilliant week with wood in hand, Cubans Kendrys Morales (Royals) and Jose Abreu (White Sox), Dominicans Adrian Beltre (Rangers) and Melky Cabrera (White Sox) and Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor (Indians) were the prominent Latin Americans on this trip. Morales was instrumental in the performance of the Kansas City Royals this season, the reigning American League champions and who lost in the World Series to the San Francisco Giants. The Cuban became the 10th player on Sunday to hit three home runs in a 10-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Morales joined Dominican Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays), fellow countryman Yoenis Cespedes (Mets), Lucas Duda (Mets), Alex Rodriguez (Yankees), Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Mets), Bryce Harper (Nationals), Mexican Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers) , Canadian Joey Votto (Reds) and also Cuban JD Martinez (Tigres) with the achievement of the season. The Royals designated hitter, who went 4-for-4, has 21 homers and 105 RBI this season and set a club record with 15 bases loaded with his hits, in addition to becoming second this season with that total. as his compatriot Cespedes (Mets) did on August 21 against the Colorado Rockies. The previous Royals record was held by George Brett, who struck out 14 in a 16-inning game in 1979. Morales' 21 home runs on the season rank him as the team leader in that department, followed by teammates Mike Moustakas and Venezuelan Salvador Perez, with more 20 pcs. The Royals, the reigning American League champions, lead the Young Circuit Central Division by 11 games over the Minnesota Twins. The Royals' magic number for their first division pennant in 30 years – after advancing as a wild card last year – is three. His compatriot Abreu of the White Sox isn't having much luck on the collective front, as his Whites have little chance of advancing to the playoffs as they are eight games out of the second of two wild cards awarded by the Young Circuit when he 14 games remain in the regular season. Abreu finished the stretch with a .458 average (11-for-24) with two home runs (29) and nine RBIs (95) to lead the Latin Americans in that last department along with partner Cabrera of Quiski. Cabrera finished with a .379 average (11-for-29) with two homers, while compatriot Beltre hit .500 (13-for-26) with three doubles and seven RBI. Third baseman Beltre was instrumental in the performance of the Rangers, who grabbed first place in the American League West this week from the Houston Astros. Puerto Rican Lindor finished with a .385 average (11-for-28), two homers and eight RBI. Dominican Stalin Castro of the Chicago Cubs and Cuban Yunel Escobar of the Washington Nationals also performed well on this trip. Castro finished the stretch hitting .379 (8-for-20) with two hits from four corners and eight RBIs, and Escobar also hit .379, with three doubles and seven RBIs. Dominican Robinson Cano of the Seattle Mariners and Brazilian Paulo Orlando of the Royals were also great offensively. Canó hit .368 (7-for-19) and Orlando .300 (3-for-10), with a homer and six RBI in the first and four hits and four fly balls in the second. On the field, the Cubans Gio Gonzalez (Nationals, 11-7) and Carlos Rodon (White Sox, 8-6), the Mexican Marco Estrada (Blue Jays, 13-8), the Dominican Rubin de la Rosa (Diamondbacks, 13-8) and the Venezuelan Martin Perez (Rangers, 3-5), all finished with a win, each with excellent performances.
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Q: CUDA: Modifying CMake causes linking error I had a CMake project. In order to use some cuda kernels in the project, i tried to first changed the name of mian.c to main.cu.
When i cmake the project, the Makefile is generated fine but when i try to build the project using make, the building process prompt me following:
main.cu: undefined reference to <ftns>
The building process works perfectly fine when i modify the main.cu to main.c

A: The issue was resolved.
The extension of the main was .cu and the  which it was directly calling were in .c extensions. So i also changed the extension of those files to .cu and it worked.

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Urban foraging is an inside-the-city-limits version of the ancient practice of searching for and utilizing edible wild plants. And while it might seem surprising to think that a big-city environment could provide a between-conference-calls snack—much less the ingredients for a full meal—urban foraging has become wildly popular.
The next time your stomach is growling as you dash from one office building to the next, you might want to watch your step. There's a new kind of street food craze sweeping the country, and its ingredients could be right under your feet.
Chefs are taking to the streets to add foraged greens to their dishes. Parks and nature preserves are offering guided wild edibles tours. And while many cities are beginning to regulate urban foraging in public spaces due to its growing popularity—more on that later—municipal areas still offer savvy foragers an opportunity to spice up their daily meals with highly nutritious wild foods.
"Trying to survive on wild plants would be a serious challenge, but a diet made up of 10 percent wild foraged foods is as easy as can be," says Mark Vorderbruggen, a Texas-based research chemist and edible wild plants expert who teaches urban foraging techniques at the Houston Arboretum and other Lone Star nature preserves. "And many of these plants are literally growing up around the sidewalk, so it's mainly a matter of opening your eyes to what's right there under your feet."
Consider the redbud, a small flowering tree that grows on city streets across the country. It's one of the earliest flowering trees, with stunning red-purple flowers that cling directly to the tree's branches. Even if you don't know the plant by name, it's a good bet you'd recognize a redbud once it was pointed out.
And redbud is a prime urban foraging plant, says Vorderbruggen. In the spring, those striking flowers that turn the heads of passersby are delicious when plucked from the tree and eaten raw. They can be added to salads or used to top cupcakes and pies. And a few weeks after blooming, each of those flowers turns into a peapod. "Just like something you'd see in the grocery store," Vorderbruggen says. "When they're about a half-inch long, they are tender and delicious, and you can eat them raw or add them to a stir-fry dish."
All from a common landscaping tree.
It's the same with plants such as purslane and lambs- quarter, wild onion, and peppergrass. Urban environments around the country are chock-full of edible wild plants, from lesser known fruits such as persimmon to a virtual salad bar of greens that grow from sidewalk cracks to front yards to greenways. In the South, wax leaf myrtle is an oregano-like plant that adds a definite dash to lasagna. The tender leaves of common plantain have a nutty, close-to-asparagus taste and can be quickly stir-fried in olive oil. The young shoots of Japanese knotweed—a hated invader across much of the country—have a lemony, rhubarb-ish taste that's led them to the kitchens of Manhattan chefs.
In fact, many of what we consider weeds in North America are actually beloved garden plants brought over by European settlers that now grow wild. Sow thistle and dandelion, Vorderbruggen says, were cultivated as food plants. But since they don't have pests and predator controls in the American environment, they've spread so quickly and far that we now consider them weeds.
And while toxic plants abound—making plant identification a critical foraging skill—these wild foods can be very healthy. Foraging experts point out that the plants tend to be denser with nutrients than many of their cultivated counterparts, thanks to growing in soils that haven't been depleted over decades of farming.
Collectors need to be aware of areas that have been sprayed with herbicides or pesticides, and stay away from older buildings with lead paint that can leach into soils. But many wild plants have dense root systems that tap minerals deep in the soil and transfer that bounty to delicious leaves, shoots, and flowers.
Every Rose Has Its Thorns
The growing interest in wild edibles has some cities working to make sure foragers don't love a local park's hedgerows to death. Cities such as Chicago and Washington, D.C., have outlawed foraging on public lands such as street rights-of-way and municipal parks.
It's not allowed in New York City, although guerrilla foragers are common in Central Park. So, it's always suggested to check local foraging laws wherever you are. And where foraging on public lands is allowed, be sure to stay away from sensitive habitats, such as wetlands, and take no more than you can use in a single meal.
And the best approach, says Vorderbruggen, is an even more hyper-local strategy. "Start in your own yard and in your own neighborhood," he says. "Begin at your doorstep and identify the plants you see every day, and you will be amazed at what's edible." Then move out from your own yard to your neighbors' yards.
When you walk the dog or ride a bike, figure out what plants look interesting, and you'll likely see a few that can find a place on your plate.
"This is so much easier than pulling out an identification guide and looking for a particular plant," Vorderbruggen says. And you sidestep any regulations on plant collecting when you forage on lands nearby. "Just ask a neighbor, 'Hey, do you mind if I weed your lawn?'" Vorderbruggen laughs. "And then tell them what you find. People just can't believe all the food that's right there in the front yard."
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