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French Lick Springs Hotel (1845)
French Lick, Indiana, United States
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Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Originally built in 1852, the landmark Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is located in Mobile's revitalized downtown, situated near the riverfront and Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center
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Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Point Clear, Alabama, United States
For more than 170+ years, the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa has served guests with true Southern hospitality. With a great tradition steeped in both society and the military, this luxury Alabama hotel overlooking Mobile Bay, was originally built in 1847 and had just 40 rooms on two floors. Over time it has served as a military hospital as well as an Air Force training facility.
The Wigwam
Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States
The Wigwam is one of Arizona's original iconic hotels. Originally built by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to house sales executives in the early 1900s the resort evolved as a popular tourist destination when executives convinced their company president, Paul Litchfield (original descendant of The Mayflower), to expand the small lodge into a winter retreat.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a romantic hideaway with the rustic splendor of a Mediterranean villa. Its 119 casitas and guestrooms serve as an oasis for guests seeking tranquility and solitude. Set in the Valley of the Sun, the hotel is located in the beautiful Phoenix-Scottsdale resort community, with the majestic Camelback Mountain providing a striking visual backdrop.
Tubac Golf Resort and Spa
Tubac, Arizona, United States
The spirit of the Otero family lives on at Tubac. The family's original hacienda houses meeting room and guests can dine within the walls of the 200-year-old barn. The scenic beauty of the Tumacacori and Santa Rita mountains are a stunning backdrop and offer a multitude of outdoor activities.
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
In 1929, John and Helen Murphey created Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, a desert oasis and "home away from home" ranch school for girls only. Inspired by early Moorish architecture, it showcases many details that were crafted by the Murpheys themselves.
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
Perched above the Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas -- recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- is the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, a landmark hotel that echoes the recuperative splendor of the surrounding Ozark Mountain region.
Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
Berkeley, California, United States
Once an English-style castle, this Wooden Swiss style hotel and spa has been restored to luxuriously accommodate visitors to Berkeley, California. The historic hotel boasts a charming rural surrounding and at one time was hailed as one of the nation's grandest transient and residential hotels.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, California, United States
Boasting luxury accommodations, America's first full-service spa, and championship golf courses, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is a historic retreat affording a true Southern California ambiance and picturesque natural landscape.
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado, California, United States
A living legend for 130 years, Hotel del Coronado celebrates its rich history as a proud host to celebrities, royalty, and beach-loving families through timeless experiences that resonate with modern-day guests. Rated one of the top ten hotels in the world by USA Today, The Del offers a contemporary beachfront experience, ocean view dining, an award-winning spa, upscale shopping, and a variety of recreational activities.
The Inn at Death Valley
Death Valley, California, United States
The Inn at Death Valley was built by the Pacific Coast Borax Company of Twenty Mule Team fame as a means to save their newly built Death Valley Railroad.
Surf & Sand Resort
Laguna Beach, California, United States
The beautiful Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach is a luxurious and beautiful retreat.
Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California, United States
Fabulous spa, legendary golf course, luxurious retreat from the world: whatever your definition, the Ojai Valley Inn is a favorite among many. The 220-acre Ojai Valley Inn features 305 rooms and suites, four excellent restaurants, a golf clubhouse, and a Spanish Colonial conference center.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2021, the Rancho Bernardo Inn is among the most luxurious destinations in all of southern California.
San Francisco, California, United States
Cavallo Point in San Francisco is a statement of sustainable luxury and green living, and it is the home of the Institute at the Golden Gate, an environmental program of the National Parks Conservancy.
Inn at the Presidio
The first hotel to open in The Presidio of San Francisco, a National Historic Landmark, the Inn at the Presidio is an historic restoration of Pershing Hall, an Army Bachelors Quarters built in 1903, when the U.S. Army occupied the 1,491 acres to protect the country.
Santa Monica, California, United States
The award-winning Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is the epitome of Southern California style, elegance, home-like comfort, and beach life. Serving the Santa Monica area since 1921, the Fairmont Miramar was once a mansion owned by former U.S. Senator John P. Jones, who is also the founder of Santa Monica.
Hotel Casa del Mar
Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, the illustrious Hotel Casa del Mar harkens back to an era when the beaches surrounding Santa Monica were known affectionately as the "Gold Coast." Founded in 1926 as Club Casa del Mar, the location was originally one of the city's most luxurious beach resorts during the early 20th century.
Hotel La Rose
Located in historic Railroad Square, the Hotel La Rose is centrally located to Sonoma County's wineries, Redwood forests, and Pacific coastline.
The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
Solvang, California, United States
The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort offers guests luxurious accommodations in an authentic ranch setting.
Sonoma, California, United States
Built in 1927, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate Wine Country, California destination offering the state-of-the-art Willow Stream Spa, access to championship golf courses, signature dining experiences, including the Michelin award-winning Santé Restaurant, and exceptional accommodations and hospitality.
For over a century, dreamers, farmers, investors, and even a Prussian Count have envisioned a grand future for the Colorado Springs area. One man, Spencer Penrose had the dedication and vision to bring the dream to reality. That dream was The Broadmoor, which officially opened on June 29, 1918 and marks its 90th anniversary in 2008.
Hotel Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States
Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, sits this imposing replica of the 16th-century Villa de Medici. For more than one hundred years, legends and luminaries, silver barons and gun slingers, have walked its halls. The hotel's spacious guest rooms and suites are each individually themed and appointed with Victorian elements.
Water's Edge Resort and Spa
Westbrook, Connecticut, United States
For over 30 years, Water's Edge Resort and Spa has kept its presence as a top New England beachfront resort for vacations and getaways. Originating from the vision of humanitarian Bill Hahn, the resort has jovial beginnings. With an obvious love for people and an appetite for fun, Hahn was dubbed the 'host with the most,' known for showing his guests a good time and providing a beachfront refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The Inn at Montchanin Village
Montchanin, Delaware, United States
The Inn at Montchanin Village offers much more than simple accommodation in Delaware's Brandywine Valley; the inn is, in reality, a restored 19th-century hamlet with 28 guest rooms spread across 11 carefully restored buildings accessible via a maze of ornate gardens.
HOTEL DU PONT
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
January 15, 1913 saw the opening of Wilmington's HOTEL DU PONT, one of the most lavish hotels of America's Gilded Age and an immediate rival to Europe's finest hotels. Today the Wilmington, Delaware hotel is situated in the heart of the picturesque and historic Brandywine Valley. HOTEL DU PONT is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere; reminiscent of a time of craftsmanship and courtesy, a time of ease and elegance, and a time of sophistication and style.
Belleview Inn
Belleair, Florida, United States
The story of the Belleview Inn begins with Henry Plant, a railroad and steamship entrepreneur in 19th century who realized that his passengers would need somewhere to stay. Plant built a grand, Queen Anne-style Victorian hotel that exuded Gilded Age grandeur in 1897. Book your stay today at Historic Hotels of America.
The Gasparilla Inn & Club
Boca Grande, Florida, United States
Walking through The Gasparilla Inn's pillared entrance and into the lobby, you experience the feeling of Florida as it was meant to be. Guests are instantly embraced with the tranquil civility of a time that once was -- and still is -- at this classic resort.
La Concha Hotel & Spa
History, vibrant nightlife and tropical paradise come together at the La Concha Hotel & Spa. Throughout the years, famous authors such as Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams have visited this tropical island and found inspiration and contentment. Guests can indulge in Key West's notoriously playful nightlife - centered on Duval Street.
Casa Monica Resort & Spa
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
The town of St. Augustine, Florida, carries the unique distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States, a cultural honor that the landmark Casa Monica Resort & Spa has embraced since it opened back in 1888.
The Don CeSar
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
There's no mistaking the Don CeSar. Instantly known as Florida's Pink Castle when it opened back in 1928, this ten-story hotel sits on the sugary sands of St. Pete Beach, an island in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club is right out of the Florida of your mind. The salmon-colored Mediterranean Revival building opened in 1925 and has overlooked Tampa Bay ever since.
Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States
Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges.
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Located along Savannah's historic riverfront, the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District is not only Savannah's most luxurious hotel but a vibrant entertainment destination.
The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States
St. Simons Island is one of Georgia's Golden Isles, lying midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. The islands are a popular resort playground, offering a mix of natural beauty, rich history and quaint charm, coupled with the allure of inviting year-round weather.
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
As Waikiki's only true destination resort, Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort offers the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic Hawaiian hospitality. Originally developed by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser in 1955, this historic Honolulu hotel affords the widest stretch of white sand on Waikiki, a serene beachfront lagoon, lush tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls, majestic views of Diamond Head and romantic seaside sunsets.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
Opened in 1901, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is situated in the heart of Waikiki Beach in Oahu and offers a true Hawaiian experience with the extravagance of elegant accommodations, unparalled hospitality, and superb amenities, defining the ultimate destination for a luxury Hawaiian vacation.
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort
From its opening in 1927, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort has been recognized as an icon of luxury resort travel. Known to the world as "The Pink Palace of the Pacific," The Royal Hawaiian is a lifestyle destination, mirroring the quiet confidence and impeccable standards expected by discerning travelers.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Kohala Coast, Hawaii, United States
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is an international destination resort, upholding a timeless tradition of luxury and aloha. Guest amenities at the 252-room resort include an award-winning 18-hole golf course, 11-court seaside tennis club, a beach club, island dining, homes, and villas.
Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel
This 25-story Beaux Arts-style hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of Chicago's vibrant theater district, the Art Institute and famed Magnificent Mile, and within one mile of Lake Michigan. Remodeled in 2004, the Palmer House® a Hilton Hotel, boasts a two-story, gilded lobby with a formal staircase, marble-topped tables, velvet seating, and a ceiling mural depicting Greek mythology.
French Lick Springs Hotel
Through detailed renovation, restoration and an extreme passion for refurbishing the past, French Lick Resort Casino, established in 1845, has re-opened its doors and returned to its original charm and grandeur. For over two centuries the Pluto Mineral Springs and its medicinal waters have drawn visitors to French Lick and our legendary resort.
Morris Inn at Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
The Morris Inn at Notre Dame offers 150 guestrooms, including 18 spacious suites. With three distinct dining options — Sorin's, Rohr's, and the Wind Family Fireside Terrace, guests will find the perfect atmosphere in which to enjoy a business lunch, family gathering, special occasion, or a casual meal.
West Baden Springs Hotel
West Baden Springs, Indiana, United States
An architectural marvel, West Baden Springs Hotel is the crown jewel of French Lick Resort's $500 million restoration. The turn-of-the century National Historic Landmark offers 246 exquisitely appointed rooms, a world-class spa, championship golf, and a wide array of dining and entertainment options.
21c Museum Hotel Louisville by MGallery
The 21c Museum Hotel Louisville by MGallery in downtown Louisville offers 91 luxurious rooms and suites in a prime location to explore the history and culture of Kentucky's largest city.
The Colony Hotel
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
The Colony Hotel is spectacularly situated amid glorious and manicured gardens on a rocky promontory above the Atlantic Ocean. The white wooden structure was built in 1914 and spans a full 300 feet, topped by a cupola and the weather vane of a large ship. The wrap-around Ocean Porch and the gazebo offer views of the ocean and river.
Inn at Perry Cabin
St. Michaels, Maryland, United States
The former home of a naval officer, the historic Inn at Perry Cabin is situated on waterfront of the Miles River by the Chesapeake Bay. Built in 1816, the Inn was designed by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's aide-de-camp, Samuel Hambleton. The stately Greek Revival manor in picturesque St. Michaels beckons to those who seek the small town charm and colonial history of Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Antrim 1844
Taneytown, Maryland, United States
Nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Catoctin Mountains in Central Maryland, the beautiful 24-acre Antrim 1844 estate is renowned for its superb cuisine and upscale accommodations. Owners Richard and Dorothy Mollett have masterfully restored the property to reflect its original splendor of 1844. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, visitors can experience the rich history with touches of modern elegance.
Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham, Massachusetts, United States
A member of Historic Hotels of America in 2020, The Chatham Bars Inn has been a fixture in New England for more than a century. This beautiful seaside retreat offers 271 luxurious guestrooms and suites, a delightful spa, and many dining options.
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
The old-world elegance of Grand Hotel envelops you the moment you step onto Mackinac Island and board a horse-drawn carriage taxi or stroll the short distance to the hotel. Either way, your passage will be peaceful; cars aren't allowed on Mackinac Island -- one of the many traditions that still reign from the opening days of Grand Hotel back in 1887.
Omni Bretton Arms Inn, Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
The Omni Bretton Arms Inn was built as a private home in 1896 and was first opened to guests in 1907. The inn was a part of the larger Mount Washington and Mount Pleasant Hotels which hosted a variety of visitors and was the distinguished headquarters for the Conference Secretariat during the 44-nation Bretton Woods Monetary Conference in 1944.
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods
Mount Washington Resort was the creation of industrialist Joseph Stickney, who built The Mount Washington Hotel in 1902.  The sparking white and red-roofed Spanish Renaissance-style hotel, with its grand, colonnaded veranda, was the setting for the historic Bretton Woods Monetary Conference in 1944.
Eagle Mountain House
Jackson, New Hampshire, United States
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club exemplifies New England. Its century-old history ties the historic hotel to the region's heritage while seamlessly offering all the high-end amenities of any modern hotel alongside pristine, panoramic views of New Hampshire's White Mountains.
Wentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa
New Castle, New Hampshire, United States
The "Grand Dame of the Sea" -- as Wentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa is affectionately known -- has set the model for coastline New Hampshire accommodations for over a century. When it opened in 1874, Wentworth was the largest wooden structure on the state's coast, a hub for social, business and political luminaries from around the world.
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Whitefield, New Hampshire, United States
On a rainy night in 1865, a group of travelers en route to Montreal was stranded when their stagecoach hit a muddy rut and overturned. Despite the late hour, they found a warm welcome at the nearby Dodge farmhouse and were so captivated by the hospitality of their hosts and the spectacular surroundings that they prolonged their stay.
La Posada de Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Set on six beautifully landscaped acres in Santa Fe's downtown, La Posada de Santa Fe was originally constructed as a mansion known as The Staab House. Completed in 1881, the estate served as the home of Abraham and Julia Staab, members of high society in Santa Fe. The recipient of a coveted AAA Four Diamond Award, La Posada de Santa Fe is today among the most sought after holiday destinations in the country.
Bear Mountain Inn
Bear Mountain, New York, United States
From the summit of Bear Mountain, one can see the towering skyline of New York City. Only 45 minutes away from the Big Apple, guests can find a rustic mountain retreat ranging from technology-free log cabins to accommodations which offer modern day comforts.
The Sagamore Resort
Bolton Landing, New York, United States
Situated in the unspoiled Adirondack Mountains, The Sagamore Resort opened in 1883 and was a social center for the wealthy visiting Lake George. After closing in 1981, the hotel was reopened a few years later and restored to its original grandeur. Today the resort offers a wealth of recreational and dining opportunities for guests who enjoy "roughing it" with an elegance in the woods.
The Otesaga Hotel
Cooperstown, New York, United States
It is not hard to imagine the finger lake region of frontier days when you stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. Otesaga, named for the Iroquois word for " A Place of Meetings," is located on the southern shore of Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, New York, and ranks as one of America's original grand lakeside hotels.
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New York, United States
In 1869, rocky cliffs rising above a crystal blue glacial lake in the Hudson River Valley inspired Albert Smiley to create Mohonk Mountain House as a resort where guests could renew body, mind, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. Now, over 140 years later, it is still owned and operated by the Smiley family.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
The Omni Grove Park Inn is one of the South's best-loved resorts. Built in 1913 with granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort overlooks the city of Asheville, N.C., and provides majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and original Roycroft furnishings and fixtures, The Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Green Park Inn
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States
Opening in 1891, rich in history and architectural integrity, Green Park Inn is the last of the "Grand Manor Hotels" in Western North Carolina. Built in the Queen Anne Victorian style, the historic hotel was the most modern accommodation in the High Country at the time, offering amenities such as hot and cold baths, electric bells to summon serving staff, and fresh water drawn from its mountain spring.
Pinehurst Resort
Founded in 1895, Pinehurst is a quintessential resort encompassing three historic hotels, a wealth of recreational activities, and 2,000 breathtaking North Carolina acres. Set in one of America's only National historic landmark Districts, Pinehurst recalls a pleasant time gone by.
Ashland Springs Hotel
Ashland, Oregon, United States
An oasis of gentility and charm in the beautiful Rogue River Valley, Ashland Springs Hotel is the premier choice for lodging in Southern Oregon. A two-year restoration project transformed this landmark hotel into a haven of taste and elegance reminiscent of small European hotels.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Located just outside the limits of the town of Bedford Springs, this sprawling 2,200 acre resort has been welcoming guests and making history for more than 200 years. Its red brick façade is distinguished by white columns, a porte cochere and a series of additions that amble their way up the hillside. The result is a charming combination of old and new elements that work in harmony against the rocky hills of south central Pennsylvania.
The Lodge at Nemacolin
Farmington, Pennsylvania, United States
While The Lodge today sits at the center of the world-famous Nemacolin, it was once the peaceful hunting lodge of the Pittsburgh industrial titan, Willard F. Rockwell. Constructed in 1968, its immense popularity among his loved ones inspired Rockwell to turn the building into a vacation spot open to the public.
The Hotel Hershey®
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
After returning from a trip to Europe, chocolate king Milton S. Hershey dreamed of building an elegant hotel on a hilltop overlooking the town that bore his surname. In 1933 that dream became a reality. Today The Hotel Hershey offers a magnificent mix of European splendor set amid 300 panoramic acres of picturesque countryside that reflects the vision of its founder.
Skytop Lodge
Skytop, Pennsylvania, United States
The placement of the Skytop Lodge at the base of West Mountain in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains is perhaps the best indication that this grand resort has always been inextricably linked to its natural surroundings-and the 30 miles of hiking trails weaving through the 5,500-acre site merely reinforces that fact.
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Since its inception in 1919, the historic Condado Vanderbilt Hotel has catered to sophisticated San Juan travelers who place one aspiration above all else – to pursue a lifestyle of five-star luxury and leisure within some of the world's most exclusive destinations. Discover Puerto Rico as it is meant to be experienced at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel where exacting service, luxury accommodations, exquisite amenities, and fine dining are a hallmark of every stay.
Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
On certain occasions, tragedy can inspire greatness. Such is the case of Rhode Island's Newport Beach Hotel & Suites (formerly known as the Inn at Newport Beach.) A massive hurricane in 1938 wiped out the town's numerous beach establishments. Two years later, after the sand settled, the Toppa family decided to build a new inn on the beach, positioning the property 100 feet from the rocks and the ocean's crashing waves.
Wentworth Mansion
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
The Wentworth Mansion, built in 1886 as a private residence for the wealthy cotton merchant Francis Silas Rodgers, invites guests to enjoy the preserved opulence of America's Gilded Age.
The Peabody Memphis
Historian David Cohn once wrote, "The Mississippi Delta begins in the lobby of The Peabody Hotel… If you stand near its fountain in the middle of the lobby… ultimately you will see everybody who is anybody in the Delta…" Truly, in the minds of many, The Peabody is Memphis.
21c Museum Hotel Nashville by MGallery
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Located on Banker's Alley near the vibrant entertainment district in downtown Nashville, 21c Museum Hotel Nashville by MGallery is housed in the historic Gray & Dudley Building on 2nd Avenue North. Guests who stay at this hotel will not only have access to the art galleries and other amenities within the hotel, but will find that they are within walking distance of several iconic Nashville landmarks and a short drive away from many more.
Castle Hill Resort and Spa
Cavendish, Vermont, United States
The Green Mountains of Vermont offer year-round delights. Tucked amid the picturesque countryside, the landmark Castle Hill Resort and Spa combines gracious hospitality with a scenic setting and modern amenities.
Basin Harbor
Vergennes, Vermont, United States
When Ardelia Beach, founder of the landmark Basin Harbor, first came to Vermont to establish a working farm that would take in summer boarders anxious to escape urban living, she could not have chosen a better locale. Unofficially described as Vermont's West Coast, Lake Champlain is the sixth-largest lake in America, with more than 600 miles of shoreline bordering its 120-mile length.
Woodstock Inn & Resort
Woodstock, Vermont, United States
Woodstock Inn & Resort is a year-round destination in the village of Woodstock, Vermont that embraces the vision of Laurance and Mary Rockefeller.
The Omni Homestead Resort
Hot Springs, Virginia, United States
For over two and a half centuries, The Omni Homestead Resort has offered genuine Southern hospitality amid the Allegheny Mountains, boasting beautiful accommodations, championship golf courses, and an expansive conference center. A designated National Historic Landmark, this luxury resort offers modern amenities without compromising its historic charm.
Inn at Willow Grove
Orange, Virginia, United States
Escape, unwind, and indulge at the historic Inn at Willow Grove. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this beautiful manor house offers luxurious accommodations, perfect for relaxing getaways, memorable weddings, romantic honeymoons, productive staff retreats, and so much more.
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
Staunton, Virginia, United States
A historic Virginia boutique hotel that exemplifies artful design and a modern, upscale, state-of-the-art experience. This hotel has 49 rooms, and is on a picturesque 80-acre campus in Staunton with stunning views at every turn.
Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Airlie is a serene getaway from the everyday, the premier destination for conferences, weddings, and scenic getaways in Northern Virginia. Situated on 300 well-manicured acres at the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains, Airlie is a Warrenton, VA hotel and conference center with expansive meeting space and beautiful wedding venues brought to life by a team of dedicated event professionals.
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Regarded among the world's greatest inns, the Williamsburg is the crown jewel of the Colonial Williamsburg hotels, offering luxurious accommodations adjacent to the country's most celebrated live interactive history museum.
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, and Colonial Houses
Renowned as the largest living history museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg offers visitors a taste of 18th-century life through its architecture, costumed interpreters and historical reenactments.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The recently renovated Fairmont Olympic Hotel has redefined downtown sophistication in Seattle, Washington. Open since the 1920s, this hotel has almost a century of service under its belt and has a reputation to match. Celebrating its inauguration with a grand ball, the Fairmont Olympic has continued the tradition of treating every moment like that first night - with impeccable service, attention to detail, and pride.
The American Club
Kohler, Wisconsin, United States
Walter J. Kohler, Sr. founded his Tudor-style hotel to provide lodging for immigrant laborers who worked at Kohler Co. Today, the hotel stands as a testament to Kohler's commitment to the people living in the town of Kohler, Wisconsin, and the people who come to visit. The concept of gracious living has long been a Kohler Co. mainstay, spread by its innovative, world-famous bathroom designs, a concept that also served as the guiding force behind the 1981 renovations to The American Club.
The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
The Pfister is known as the "Jewel of Milwaukee," a Victorian masterpiece located just three blocks from Lake Michigan. The hotel's elegance is further enhanced by the tradition of "salve" a philosophy that embodies the spirit of fine hospitality and is brought to life by each member of the hotel's staff. The Pfister is set apart from other downtown hotels by a number of distinguishing features, including an ornate three-story lobby flanked by a grand marble staircase at one end and a massive fireplace at the other.
Alpenhof Lodge
Teton Village, Wyoming, United States
The Alpenhof Lodge has hosted skiers, hikers, mountaineers, and sightseers with its friendly ambiance and excellent European cuisine. The 42-room Alpenhof features on-site dining at the Alpenrose and Bistro restaurants, a fondue menu, an outdoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and meeting and event spaces.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Lake Yellowstone Hotel was completed in 1891 as part of a series of hotels to accommodate visitors to Yellowstone National Park. Beginning in 1903, it was re-designed and expanded by architect Robert Reamer. His design included a clapboarded Colonial Revival structure and three porticoes that overlook the lake.
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The course covers the various tools, utilities, and built-in features available in Teradata to assist in application development. At the completion of the course, the student will have solid foundation of the application development tools available and their application uses in order to help optimize performance. In addition, the course will provide a base understanding of the steps in the development life cycle along with comparing the strengths and functionality of the various tools. Other topics covered include join strategies, referential integrity, triggers, stored procedures and identity columns along with understanding how these features impact and optimize this parallel architecture.
This course focuses on the usage of tools available to Database Administrators to effectively manage their Teradata system. Included in the course is an in-depth study of the installation and use of the Teradata Manager suite of tools. This class will also provide a solid understanding of the various ways to monitor performance in the system. Topics include: PMON, ResUsage, and Teradata Manager. Also covered in this course is Teradata Active Systems Management which includes Priority Scheduler, and the DBS Control Utility.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the features and functionality in the latest release of Teradata. In addition, this course will highlight the differences between Teradata and ANSI SQL for those individuals who are familiar with standard, non-Teradata SQL. This course will also identifies the Teradata differences to ANSI SQL and how these commands function in a parallel processing environment. Note: The above courses will be updated to reflect the latest updates.
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Q: SQL Server 2008 - Best practice to call a stored procedure for each row of a table I have a stored procedure which is supposed to do the following:-

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*Perform business logic and select a list of Subscription Id's.

*For each row of the above selection, call separate stored procedure to get list of agents subscribed for that particular subscription id.

*Insert the result for each row in two other tables.

Now, I have used While loop for point 2 and used IF conditional statement to call different SPs for different Subscription ids.
Note:- The name of stored procedure to call in step two is dynamic and varies with respect to Subscription Ids. The structure which different SP's return is identical though. I have no control on these procedures and won't be able to convert these procs into TVFs and hence implementing Cross Apply (if it serves the purpose) will be an issue.
My question is that is there any way I can avoid this iterative approach and accomplish the same functionality by following a set based approach?

A: After I explained the best practices and the need to convert the stored procedures to TVFs in point 2, the client has agreed to it and hence the issue has been resolved now using TVFs and Cross Apply. Thanks.

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In the early stages of the season it seems likely that the Fourth Division will be the closest but some teams suffered large defeats in the latest round of matches. Ash F chalked up their first victory of the season showing no mercy to their club's J team winning 9-1. Sheila Pretty and John Hutchinson both secured maximums with team-mate Brian Simpson chipping in with a duo. Cody F also won for the first time, 6-4, against Fleet C. Alan Yeung picked up a maximum for Fleet with all the Cody team, John Asprey, Norrie Short and Vic King winning twice. Crawley Ridge B beat Tennis J 9-1 inflicting on Tennis their first loss of the season David Marchant and Richard Hornby were both unbeaten with newcomer Philip Garrett winning twice. Frimley E did very well to beat Ash G 9-1 with both Stephen Bridle and Dennis Smith unbeaten and Paul Phelan supporting with a brace. Tennis H beat Ash H 7-3 with Keith Johnson and Martin Evans both undefeated for Tennis.
In the First Division Frimley A recorded their first win of the season when they beat Tennis D 6-4. Michael Kwan was undefeated for Tennis with the Frimley pair of Nigel Oh and Tim Ngyou each winning twice. Central B beat Ash A 8-2 with Andy Appleby winning all three and Robin Pretty and Martin Townshend each winning twice for Central.
Crawley Ridge A, in the Third Division, notched their first win of the season when they whitewashed Tennis G. Corin Moore, Russell Gibbs and Ken Thompson being the winning trio. Tennis F edged past Frimley D 6-4 with Peter Killick winning all three for Tennis. Colleague Graham McCulley won a couple in support with Gary Nicholson matching this for Frimley. Cody C just got the better of their E team with a 6-4 success. Jock Docherty won all three for the C team with John Sheehy winning twice for the E squad.
Ash C continue to prosper in the Second Division with the latest success being an 8-2 victory over Frimley B. Frank Winnard led the way with a full house but he was ably supported by Nigel Tustin and Karim Lawji who each won twice. Bentley B beat Tennis E 7-3 thanks to maximums from Robin Street and Paul Farrant. Frimley C and Cody A shared the points with Frimley's Peter Farrelly winning all three. The father and son combination of Keith and Phil Russell each won twice for Cody.


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Лескуе́-Гуаре́к, Лескуе-Ґуарек () — муніципалітет у Франції, у регіоні Бретань, департамент Кот-д'Армор. Населення —  осіб (2011).

Муніципалітет розташований на відстані близько 420 км на захід від Парижа, 120 км на захід від Ренна, 55 км на південний захід від Сен-Бріє.

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Розподіл населення за віком та статтю (2006):

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У 2010 році в муніципалітеті числилось 96 оподаткованих домогосподарств, у яких проживали 211,0 особи, медіана доходів виносила  євро на одного особоспоживача

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The Faux Fountain Pen: Where are the Ideas?
Blogging is certainly on the decrease. I wonder how many other people have struggled with this and that's why they don't blog anymore.
I've noticed a big decrease in blogging and it's got me thinking, but I do enjoy it.
I break things down into baby steps which seems to help my motivation.
After 10 years of blogging, I've seen it ebb and flow. Some times we need short breaks to restart the enthusiasm.
Yep. Sometimes it's more fun to do the planning than getting it down onto paper. And it sure seems like lots of writers had trouble keeping up with their blogs this summer. But fall is here and maybe we'll all be able to get down to business again. good luck!
Reading always inspires me! I tend to have fewer ideas when I'm editing a manuscript, and have to recharge afterwards by rereading my old favourites.
The ideas are still coming to me faster than I can write them. Usually something I've seen in a movie or read about will inspire the seed of an idea.
I can go a long time without an idea.
Music and movies usually inspire me. Although one of my own books gave me the idea for one of the short stories I'm working on this month.
I would definitely recommend reading as a source of inspiration. It also seems like a good idea to set yourself small goals. Sometimes everything can just seem too daunting and that can put you off. I heard of writing exercises that say get a sheet of paper or a blank word document and set yourself a time to write. Maybe 10 minutes. Don't think about it just write whatever comes into your head. I've never tried it myself but I know others have and say it can stimulate the creative flow. Best wishes.
It sounds like you need to refill your creative well. Reading definitely helps me, but just doing something I enjoy for the fun of it does too. It reminds me of the joy of something and I want to keep having that fun, and next thing I know, I have a new story idea. And then another because the muse can't just give me one at a time.
Your plan to read each day is excellent. I have my coffee and read for an hour in the morning (starting early helps.) My blogging has been sporadic for many months and I decided to post personal book reviews each Friday, and one poem with a short article each Sunday from a book of poems I wrote for my birthday. No TV for me!
If you're emotionally/physically drained all the time, creativity definitely ebbs. When I'm pregnant, I'm a dry well. Too busy creating other things, I suppose. I find sitting down to a brainstorming session with another creative mind where there are no limits, that totally gets me going again.
Don't put too much pressure on, eh? Throw off some of the weight and you'll find it.
Perhaps you want to take yourself out of your current world. Visit something/place new, try a new project, hobby. It might end up firing those brain neurons and giving you new subject matter.
Small goals is a great idea. Also, keep a pen and paper on you or nearby. Anytime even the inking of an idea comes your way, write it down. I also think Pinterest is a great place to look for inspiration. So many cool photographs of people who just need a story.
You've got the blahs. I know about that. The only thing to do is to make yourself write or edit a little each day. That's what sparks your imagination with ideas. Now I'm off to take my own advice, LOL.
I think this is an excellent post because it really made me think. I've had "down" times when I just didn't want to write. Also, as you develop as a writer, it's not as easy to come up with ideas because you know there's a lot of competition and only a "great" idea will do. Your sights are set higher. I only blog once a week and just jabber about anything. But I've written a writing craft newsletter for writing site for 4 years. The first couple of years, I always had great ideas. This past year, not many coz I used them all up. I've resorted to jumping around to other writing tips sites and seeing what they're writing about. Try anything you think might work, and I bet you'll find something that does. Good luck!
Our brains need rest from time to time. Take advantage and do a hobby you haven't done for years. That could bring more inspiration for writing too.
Recharge is different for each person, but it definitely sounds you are in need of one. A retreat? A break? A new project? Reading? A class? I hope you find something that works for you.
Different people recharge in different ways, and I've also found that sometimes I need a break in my routine to get re-charged. Once or twice a year, I paint a ceramic at a local ceramic shop. I'm not a skilled painter or artist, but concentrating on something completely different than normal helps me get renewed, However, I don't really want to do that very often. Normally, I go for walks. And, sometimes I look at pictures on pinterest or deviantart. Sometimes listening in to conversations at coffee shops helps.
Best wishes with all of your writing and idea gathering!
You could check writersdigest.com; they post regular writing prompts. I like to write in cafes, and I often overhear other people talking as they drink their coffee. Whenever I hear or see something weird/funny/interesting I write it down, because it might be something I can use later.
I like to write flash fiction, usually no more than 1,000 words. There are blog hops all over that do flash fiction blog hops including WEP, and Share a Scare which I've entered and there is still time for you to do the same thing. I find that writing something new both gives and outlet for my creativity and also makes me a better writer.
I'm right there with you. I can't seem to get back in the blogging or writing groove. Every time I think I have some new ideas they just fizzle out. Here's hoping we can both find inspiration again. Good luck!
Hi Sarah. I think we all go through times like this. Taking long walks, clearing my mind of all thoughts, just enjoying the clouds and trees, the flowers and birds, sometimes sparks an idea for a scene I'm having trouble with or a character that needs more developing. Once in a while, a little voice whispers in my ear and tells me something about his/her self. Listen to those voices. They might have a story to tell. Sending good wishes that you'll soon have all sorts of ideas and writing them will be so much fun.
1} A dream (became novel "The Inner Sibling) about a woman doing adult movies to make ends meet.
2} A cashier dressed up as a cat (became published short story "Red Stripe" about a punk rock singer.
3} A blog post that was a short piece of flash fiction (became my novella "A Taste of Pain") about a male co-worker drooling after a female co-worker.
Basically anything you do throughout the day can become cannon fodder for a story. It's just the matter of emptying your head and letting your mind wander in the process.
I thought, for just a moment, I was reading my own post!
Maybe it's the time of year. The weather. The thought that the holidays are *almost* around the corner.
I finished my series I've been working on for 10 years and someone asked "Do you have any other ideas to write about?"
Yes, one that I'm working on with a friend and a million other ideas, but my brain is tired. It hurts. And I have to edit my finished series but am too close to the story to do it well, so I'm working on finding beta readers.
Don't worry, the ideas will come to you. They are out there in life. You may hear a story on the news, hear a conversation between two people...I bet you have ideas galore but you are just too tired to sit down and work them out on paper!
I have my ups and downs with blogging and writing. Reading or watching something good usually helps. Good luck!


Those 15 seconds of silence that Netflix gives you inbetween episodes that you usually use to contemplate whether you should continue binge watching or actually get up and do something with your day, will now be used to convince you to watch more Netflix.
Netflix will start running ads before and after content for some users. They plan to only show ads promoting their own original programs and will not be adding third-party ads, according to a Netflix spokesperson. They are currently experimenting by targeting specific users in specific markets, though they may eventually include all users in the ad campaign.


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Apple Confirms Plans To Roll Out Anti-Tracking Feature Next Year
by Wendy Davis , Staff Writer @wendyndavis, November 19, 2020
Despite pushback from the ad industry, Apple says it plans to move forward early next year with new privacy settings that will require app developers to obtain users' consent before tracking for ad purposes.
In a letter to New America's Open Technology Institute and other watchdogs, Apple said Thursday that it remains "fully committed" to its new settings.
"Tracking can be invasive, even creepy, and more often than not it takes place without meaningful user awareness or consent," Apple said in the letter, posted on 9to5Mac.
"What some companies call 'personalized experiences' are often veiled attempts to gather as much data as possible about individuals, build extensive profiles on them, and then monetize those profiles," Apple wrote. "We are not against advertising, we simply think tracking should be transparent and under user control, which will engender user trust that will benefit all."
The new setting, which Apple has dubbed "App Tracking Transparency," will prohibit app developers from using the "identifier for advertising" -- an alphanumeric string that enable tracking across apps -- unless consumers consent on an app-by-app basis.
Apple announced the new setting in June, prompting vociferous complaints by the ad industry, which claims that asking consumers to opt in to tracking will deprive companies of revenue.
In September, a coalition of ad organizations demanded an "urgent meeting" with Apple over its plans.
The ad groups also formed a new organization, the Partnership for Responsible Addressable Media, with the express goal of persuading Apple to rethink its planned privacy settings. And in Europe, The Interactive Advertising Bureau France and other groups filed an antitrust complaint against Apple over the planned setting.
Apple said in September it would postpone the new setting, in order to give developers time to adjust to the planned change.
But the delay troubled advocacy groups like Amnesty International, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and New America's Open Technology Institute, which blasted the postponement as "a great disappointment to the civil and human rights community."
"Instead of backing down because the business models of other companies rely on nonconsensual data collection, Apple should stand up for its users' right to privacy," the watchdogs wrote to Apple last month.
In addition to telling the groups that it will activate the new setting, Apple said it shares their concerns "about users being tracked without their consent and the bundling and reselling of data by advertising networks and data brokers."
The company added that it has taken steps to prevent tracking since 2005, when Safari began blocking third-party cookies by default. In 2017, Apple beefed up Safari's privacy settings with the launch of "Intelligent Tracking Prevention," which aimed to close off a workaround some companies had developed to the default settings.
That change was also opposed by the ad industry, which described the move as "unilateral and heavy-handed," and said it was "bad for consumer choice and bad for the ad-supported online content and services consumers love."
Apple recalled that controversy in the letter it sent today.
"In 2017, as now, companies that benefitted from the status quo said our privacy-forward approach would 'sabotage the economic model for the Internet,'" Apple wrote. "That has not come to pass -- in fact, the internet advertising industry has seen revenue increases every year from 2010 to 2019, including the years following the release of Intelligent Tracking Prevention."
Apple also noted it doesn't use or access the identifier for advertising "for any purpose."
"Apple does not access user data from other Apple services like Apple Pay, Maps, Siri, iMessage, and iCloud to serve ads in the App Store, Apple News, and Stocks," the company added. "Nor does Apple use data from user devices through services and functions such as the Health app, HomeKit, email, contacts, or call history."
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Wendy Davis is a Senior Writer at MediaPost. You can reach Wendy at wdavis@mediapost.com
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Window On The Park @ Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre - Toss To A Prosperous Lunar New Year With A Sumptuous Reunion Buffet Feast
Situated within Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, Window on the Park welcomes guests with a delectable array of local, Asian and seafood delights in their sumptuous reunion lunch and dinner buffet spread to herald the arrival of the Year of the Pig, available from 22 January to 20 February 2019.
Simple yet full of flavour, diners can begin with a Salmon Yu Sheng at the DIY yusheng station where you can choose and pick the ingredients of the yusheng yourself, before bringing it to the table to begin the auspicious tossings!
Start the feast by sipping on a comforting bowl of Double Boiled Old Cucumber Soup. The soup is extremely nutritious and packed full of flavours, with generous amount of premium ingredients within.
Graze on their fragrant coin-shaped Chicken Bak Kwa - one of their festive special in the buffet line up. Also an extremely addictive treat.
Usher in the Lunar New Year with culinary line up of superbly crafted Chinese New Year cuisine including the Steamed Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf with Chinese Wax Meat, Slice Szechuan Beef, Char Siu Fried Rice, Mongolian Prawn, and Butterfly Prawn with Wasabi Mayo Sauce.
The Salted Egg Crayfish is one of my favourite. Fresh and tender, the crayfish comes slathered in a robust salted egg sauce with a hint of spice, no doubt one of the most popular dish as it was gone within minutes from the buffet table.
Dive right into their Singapore Chilli Crab with Mantou. With huge chunks of fresh crab drenched in a sweet and spicy chilli sauce, don't forget to dip and soak the deep-fried mantou for maximum enjoyment.
Reunite with your family and friends over scrumptious spreads of not only traditional Chinese New Year cuisine but Asian and international dishes as well, such as the Lamb Leg with Brown Sauce and Spaghetti Aglio Olio.
Hop over to the Japanese station for a wide variety of fresh sashimi, seafood and sushi, as well as the salad station where you can choose and customise your own from a selection of salad choices such as the Mix Fruit, Roasted Duck, Pasta, Prawn or Cheese Salad for something refreshing and lighter from the richer savoury dishes.
End the feast on a sweet note with desserts such as the Green Tea Castella Cake, Chocolate Tart and Creme Caramel, as well as an assortment of Nyonya Kueh.
Don't miss out on their festive specials such as the soft chewy Pan Fried Nian Gao. Diners can also look forward to an assortment of traditional Chinese New Year local cookies such as the Pineapple Tarts, Peanut Puffs and Love Letters.
Lunch, 12.00pm to 2.30pm
S$65++ per person (1-for-1 pricing)
Dinner, 6.30pm to 10.00pm
Monday to Thursday, S$70++ per adult (1-for-1 pricing)
Friday to Sunday, S$96++ per adult, (1-for-1 pricing)
*2 to 6 February 2019: Additional surcharge of S$8++ per person on the meal prices for Chinese New Year buffet with enhanced offerings.
S$104++ per adult (1-for-1 pricing)
For reservations and enquiries, call +65 6733 8333 or email fnb.hisinorchard@ihg.com
Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Window on the Park
Holiday Inn® Singapore Orchard City Centre
11 Cavenagh Road
Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to junction of Orchard Road and Koek Road. Cross the road. Walk down Koek Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]
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La Visione di san Girolamo è un dipinto a olio su tavola (343x149 cm) del Parmigianino, databile al 1526-1527 e conservato nella National Gallery a Londra.

Storia

L'opera venne commissionata a Roma, il 3 gennaio 1526, da Maria Bufalini, moglie di Antonio Caccialupi, per decorare la propria cappella in San Salvatore in Lauro. Il contratto menzionava assieme "Francesco de Mazola de Parma" e un "Pietro" con lo stesso nome, identificabile con suo zio Pier Ilario Mazzola. La forma insolitamente alta e stretta della tavola è dovuta al fatto che dovesse essere al centro di un trittico, le cui ali, mai realizzate, dovevano rappresentare l'Immacolata concezione, a cui era dedicata la cappella, e i Santi Gioacchino e Anna. Non è chiaro quali parti dovesse dipingere il Parmigianino e quali lo zio.

La tavola è citata dal Vasari come quella cui il pittore stava lavorando al momento del Sacco di Roma nel maggio del 1527, con i lavori bruscamente interrotti dall'arrivo dei Lanzichenecchi. Vasari descrive come Parmigianino si attardò a fuggire e, sorpreso da soldati tedeschi mentre lavorava, venne da questi risparmiato per la bellezza dell'opera che creava. Pagata poi una taglia con acquerelli e disegni, si vide poi minacciato da altre truppe, fuggendo subito, mentre Pier Ilario si trattenne in città qualche giorno per nascondere il dipinto nel refettorio di Santa Maria della Pace.

Parmigianino non tornò più nella Città eterna, per cui l'opera rimase compiuta nel solo pannello centrale. Nel 1558 i Bufalini decisero di trasferirla nella loro cappella in Sant'Agostino a Città di Castello e da lì l'acquistò nel 1790 il pittore inglese James Durno. Trasferita in Inghilterra fu rivenduta al marchese di Albercorn per 1.500 ghinee. Passò poi ai signori Dawis e Taylor e poi al reverendo Holwell Carr, che nel 1826 la cedette al museo londinese.

Se ne conoscono vari studi preparatori, al Museo Condé (132 recto e verso), al British Museum (1882-8-12-448 recto e verso) e altri fogli minori in altre collezioni (in tutto una ventina), che testimoniano la lunga ricerca di una soluzione compositiva soddisfacente. Un disegno alla Galleria Nazionale di Parma, pur essendo un semplice schizzo, è quello che più si avvicina alla versione definitiva, che tuttavia ribalta la composizione, progettata in senso orizzontale anziché verticale.

Descrizione e stile
Vasari descrisse così l'opera: "una Nostra Donna in aria che legge et ha un Fanciullo fra le gambe, et in terra con straordinaria e bella attitudine ginocchioni con un piè, fece un san Giovanni che torcendo il torso accenna Cristo fanciullo, et in terra a giacere in scorto è un san Girolamo in penitenza che dorme".

In effetti il dipinto si divide in due registri sovrapposti, uno terreno dove san Girolamo addormentato vicino al crocifisso (suo è l'inconfondibile cappello cardinalizio abbandonato a terra vicino a un teschio) ha la visione in sogno di san Giovanni (si riconosce per l'abbigliamento, la lunga croce e il bacile per i battesimi legato alla cintura), in primo piano che, nel gesto suo più tipico di Precursore, indica il Bambino, rappresentato nella metà superiore, quella celeste, mentre scivola dalle gambe della madre, uno sfolgorante Madonna seduta su un raggio di luna e nubi, illuminata da una sfolgorante emissione di luce divina alle sue spalle, ispirata alle visioni del Correggio. La composizione si assesta così su piani verticali in sequenza, in rapida successione, senza interesse a definire uno spazio geometricamente misurabile, ma che al contrario appare spregiudicatamente innaturale e vertiginoso.

La Madonna mostra un'influenza raffaellesca nella posa e nello sciolto rapporto col figlio (Madonna di Foligno, che all'epoca era visibile a Roma), così come nella tavolozza cromatica, arricchita di toni intensi e cangianti. La figura del Battista, che in primo piano guarda verso lo spettatore e compie un'elegante torsione per indicare l'epifania divina dietro di sé, fa venire altresì alla mente le figure solenni di Michelangelo, dalla muscolatura accentuata e complessamente atteggiate. La stessa posa del Bambino, che scivola via da Maria citò la Madonna di Bruges del Buonarroti, opera che pochi avevano veduto di persona, conosciuta forse attraverso disegni o attraverso le citazioni di Raffaello, come nella Madonna del Cardellino. Il braccio sollevato di Girolamo dormiente riprende invece opere del Correggio, come la Venere e Amore spiati da un satiro o il san Rocco nella Madonna di San Sebastiano.

Numerosi dettagli sono veri gioielli di virtuosismo, dalla croce di canne del Battista, mai così realistica prima di allora, alla pelle maculata che lo copre, dal sottobosco nei pressi del san Girolamo addormentato, ai riflessi cangianti nella setosa veste del petto di Maria, di scultorea memoria, visti forse su antiche statue di ispirazione ellenistica. Straordinario è poi il Bambino nudo al centro, più adulto della tradizione e leziosamente atteggiato mentre sgambettando fa per scendere dal grembo materno per proiettarsi verso lo spettatore, al quale rivolge lo sguardo, con una mano che tiene un libretto aperto sul ginocchio di Maria e l'altra che tocca i capelli appoggiata al gomito, vicino a dove Maria gli porge con nonchalance la palma del martirio, chiusa in un pensiero malinconico. Si tratta di ricercate e quasi innaturali posizioni di aristocratica eleganza.

Molto originale è l'effetto di verticalità, che dal Battista, tramite il suo gesto, si trasmette fino al volto della Vergine. Ad esso si contrappongono varie sfondature spaziali in profondo, tramite l'uso di scorci arditi, come il corpo di Girolamo o lo stesso Bambino. Sicuramente Parmigianino voleva stupire l'ambiente romano con un'opera sfacciatamente innovativa, che rielaborava spunti dei più grandi maestri allora attivi in città.

Copie
Lovere, Accademia Tadini.

Bibliografia
 Mario Di Giampaolo ed Elisabetta Fadda, Parmigianino, Keybook, Santarcangelo di Romagna 2002. ISBN 8818-02236-9

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Madonne del Parmigianino
Dipinti del Parmigianino
Dipinti su san Girolamo
Dipinti su san Giovanni Battista
Dipinti nella National Gallery di Londra


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Cook Group
Newsroom June 28, 2019
Cook and City of Bloomington to host fireworks and downtown block party for Independence Day
Bloomington, Ind. – B-Town Boom is returning to downtown Bloomington on Wednesday, July 3, to start this year's Independence Day celebrations. In its second year, Cook and the City of Bloomington are sponsoring the block party to bring our community together in the heart of downtown. This year, the block party has expanded to the north and south sides of the Courthouse Square to provide more space for activities and vendors.
"B-Town Boom is a great way to highlight our variety of downtown businesses and attractions," said Talisha Coppock, president of Downtown Bloomington, Inc. "We appreciate Cook and the City of Bloomington for hosting this event to bring the community together."
Details for this year's festivities, including the entertainment lineup and a dedicated viewing area for the fireworks, are available below:
When: July 3, 5-10 p.m.
Location: Kirkwood Avenue and 6th Street between College Avenue and Walnut Street
Beer and wine on Kirkwood Avenue provided by Oliver Winery, Function Brewing, and The Tap.
Kids Zone on 6th Street includes caricatures, a magician, a balloon twister, face painting, and hands-on science demonstrations.
Food trucks will be on-site and select local restaurants will offer specials as part of the celebration.
Entertainment schedule:
5 p.m.: DJ Pam Thrash
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pushing Daisy's
8:30-9:30 p.m.: The Dynamics
When: On July 3, the fireworks display begins at dusk, approximately 9:45 p.m.
Location: The fireworks launch site is in the Trades District between 10th and 11th Streets just east of Rogers Street.
An optimal viewing location for the community will be available in the parking lots surrounding the Showers Building at Morton and 8th
B97 will livestream a playlist that coordinates with the fireworks display.
Rain date: Saturday, July 6, at approximately 9:45 p.m.
For more information, visit cookmedical.com/boom and download the event flyer. A list of FAQs is available City of Bloomington's website. In the case of inclement weather, event updates will be provided on the Cook Medical Facebook page and City of Bloomington's Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Known as Dilmun in ancient times, Bahrain's rich trading history is reflected in numerous archaeological digs around the island. Qalat al-Bahrain site (Bahrain Fort site) is among the most exciting of them and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The fort is located atop a 17.5 hectare artificial hill that has been built while enduring over 4,000 years of continuous occupation. It is also the site of the former capital of Dilmun and is one of the most prolific archaeological digs in the Arabian Gulf. Excavations over the past 50 years have revealed residential, public, commercial, and military structures that testify to the importance of that location over the centuries.
Open to the public since 2008, the site museum display area consists of 5 exhibition halls organized around the massive Tell Wall with over 500 artifacts showcased and many interesting layers of its historical legacy have been revealed which is further highlighted with the use of an audio guide available to visitors.
Additionally, a seaside café offers a stunning view of the fort and the surrounding palm groves.


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South African photojournalist who recorded the racial tensions and civil unrest within his own country. He was awarded the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for a deeply disturbing photograph of a starving child in the Sudan being watched by a patient vulture. The sights he had seen left him deeply depressed and tragically he committed suicide.
"The Bang-Bang Club: Snapshots from a Hidden War" (Basic Books, 2000) by Greg Marinovich and Joao Silva is a first hand account of the photojournalists who covered the unrest leading up to the collapse of Apartheid.


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WASHINGTON, DC—Amid a general rise in residential construction activity last month, multifamily starts posted especially strong gains, according to federal data released Friday. Apartment starts were up 23.7% in January from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 449,000 units, while single-family starts were up 3.7%. Overall, housing starts rose 9.7% from December to an SAAR of 1.33 million units, data from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development show.
January's topline total, representing the best result since October 2016, exceeded the projections of analysts polled by Reuters and Bloomberg News. The consensus figures reported by both organizations were similar at around 1.23 million units for the month.


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Book Club: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
August 27, 2017 rileyjfroud Annie's Bar Book Club, Reviews Leave a comment
The trouble with leaving it two weeks before you write up the Book Club report is that I forget what happened in the book, let alone the comments of my fellow book clubbers, but hey ho – I'm going to give it a go all the same. It was a quiet affair this month, with only five of us in attendance, plus one special guest brought along by Bev – for one night only (whose name I've forgotten because I'm a terrible person. Plus I've slept since then – what more do you expect?)
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson (as chosen by Carol) is about a hero protagonist aptly named Hiro Protagonist (an obvious attempt at humour that for me, at least, worked). He's a pizza delivery guy – or at least he was. He's also a freelance hacker and helped create parts of the amazing (and huge) metaverse – the virtual reality into which most people slip on a daily basis. This is the story of a dangerous computer virus – a virus that affects more than just the computer – and protagonist's race to put an end to it. It's a sci-fi novel right down to the core, dealing with some quite heavy techy issues that are both a little out of reach for the everyday person, but also a little outmoded now (the was written in 1992, meaning technology has moved on quite significantly). It's also about society – or more specifically, social change and social interaction.
It got quite a negative reception at book club too – for varying reasons. It lacked a clear thread, Anna said. It was hard to understand and jumped around too much, Mandy said. It's not as good as his other books, Carol said, and Bev thought that the ending was a little…daft. Others gave up completely, saying it was just too complicated. Everyone agreed it was difficult to get into and whilst some managed to catch a spark that drove them forward, many didn't and as a result, ended up not finishing the book at all. Still, it wasn't all bad. There were parts of it that dragged the reader along, and Carol, Bev, and I found the historical titbits and the educational chats with the Librarian to be both fascinating and engrossing. More than that, Stephenson's humour glimmers through the cracks, and he has a fantastic imagination.
Stephenson is clearly a gifted writer and has a lovely way with words (even if he does favour a more complex vocabulary). I'd certainly like to try some of his other works, especially as Carol tells me that they are a lot better than this one. For me though, Snow Crash didn't quite make the grade. The story jumped around too much and was overly complicated, and I didn't feel an iota of empathy for any character – or even a desire to know what happened to them in the end. Of course, not all books need to be plot driven and indeed, I've read some fantastic books that are specifically not plot driven. That said, I don't think Snow Crash worked in that way – I couldn't see the character development and there was just too much going on for me to be able to focus on anything really. It was like being in a really loud nightclub with an aggressive strobe light and a crowd of people who changed every time the light flashed. I felt disorientated and lost. Had Stephenson chosen to focus on the computer virus instead of throwing in all the societal collapse stuff – or even vice versa – I think this book would have been much simpler and as a result, better received*.
*I am well aware that we are rather on the wrong side of the fence. Even a brief Google search tells me that this book was well acclaimed by critics and has somewhat of a cult following, especially among diehard sci-fi fans. It's got an average of a 4/5 stars on Goodreads and Amazon, and it's even being made into a film. Perhaps we weren't quite the right target audience, or perhaps we came along at the wrong time and place, but whatever the reason – I'm sorry fans, and I'm sorry Stephenson – it's just our opinion 🙂
Scores (to be completed…)
Me: 6, Mandy: 1, Carol: 6, Michelle: 1
Book Club Book Rankings
8/10: The Running Man by Stephen King
7.64/10: Lion by Saroo Brierley
7.59/10: The Second Life of Amy Archer by RS Pateman
7.5/10: The Retribution by Val McDermid
7.06/10: Bloodman by Robert Pobi
7.03125/10: See How They Run by Tom Bale
6.7/10: Twisted by Jeffery Deaver
6.6/10: Tell it to the Skies by Erica James
6.5/10: The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Decker
6.4375/10: Someone is Watching by Joy Fielding
6.125/10: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
6/10: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
5.36/10: The Mandibles by Lionel Shriver
4.6/10: Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Larson
Want to read along with us? Our next book is Maskerade by Terry Pratchett, as chosen by Bev. We'll be meeting on September 7th.
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Down in Atlanta, where the sun rises high and city lights dance brightly like crystal oil lamps even from the windows of an above soaring jet, a legal battle‒one of vehicle induced saunas and parental irresponsibility‒ is raging, drawing forth questions of intent and malice.
On June 18, Justin Ross Harris, 33, was arrested after his twenty-two month son Cooper was left strapped to a car seat for seven hours on a blazing southern day and died from hyperthermia. Harris, who is pleading not guilty on charges of murder and child cruelty, claims to have forgotten to drop his son off at daycare on his way to work, having found Cooper's body only when he and his two friends went to drop off some lightbulbs purchased earlier that day. While witnesses have confirmed that Harris was visibly distraught upon discovering his child, crying "What have I done?" repeatedly, his reputation in the eyes of society stands not as a caring and loving father, but as a cold-hearted and twisted criminal. This sudden shift in perspective‒initially, much of the public regarded him as the former‒ was catalyzed not by forensic evidence‒the toxicology report of Cooper's body has revealed nothing abnormal or potentially incriminating‒but by Harris's internet search history, which included research on heat-related deaths in cars and the temperatures required to induce fatal suffocation in toddlers.
Harris, who upon questioning admitted to his searches, has in many ways given the case a streamlined form that will more than likely end with the slamming of prison bars and a pile of convictions. After all, prosecutors can use this search history to identify‒or at the very least assess‒ malintent as well as his initial claim of forgetfulness.
Yes, there is no denying that the Internet has given our legal system a method of connecting the dots in what would otherwise be a murky and jumbled blueprint of the human psyche. Yet, while I do believe that Harris is far from one hundred percent clean, I also find it difficult to brush off the seemingly infinite weight we have placed on what is truly an intangible and somewhat biased proponent of conviction.
Internet history, as we are all aware, is limited in that it cannot identify a specific individual behind a specific search. That is, had Harris not admitted to investigators that he had conducted the above research, it would be far more difficult to invalidate his claim and prove premeditation – two factors that present great influence in the courtroom. This consideration is important for two reasons: for one, prosecutors have expressed interest in pursuing the death penalty which, in the state of Georgia, applies to murders that are "outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible, or inhuman in that [they] involve torture, depravity of mind, or an aggravated battery to the victim." While the nature of Harris's crime fits this description, this punishment can only be pursued when malintent and premeditation are clear-cut and definite. Secondly, as one additional complication, Harris's wife also admitted to conducting Internet searches similar to her husband's; police investigators have yet to explicitly identify on whose computer the search history was found, instead relying on Harris's own words as a means of prosecuting him. Harris's wife has yet to be included in the charges.
Now, let us play devil's advocate for one minute. Assume that Harris denied allegations made regarding his search history, or that the only individual who admitted to such searches was his wife. Would we, as a general public, be as certain and convinced of his guilt? Would we be as quick to dismiss the possibility of Cooper's death being an accident? Would Harris's wife‒who until this point has been subjugated to nothing other than the reproach of those around her‒ be treated as an assailant and charged as well?
Also, for the sake of considering the entire spectrum, what if Harris, knowing that Internet history can oversee a criminal proceeding, conducted his prior search such that he would be able to later present himself as a parent who was simply wondering how long a child can be left in a vehicle in a certain climate? At this point, would we blame the Internet for misguiding him?
I mention the above not to undermine the role that technology can play or the horrible magnitude of Harris's actions, but to make a general statement concerning our trust of such technology. As Harris's situation has shown, a courtroom can easily be turned upside down by the introduction of this media‒in this case for the better since the timing of his searches and his willingness to admit them almost exactly align with his actions. That being said, we must, for the sake of our nation's future, remain diligent and cautious of all substantiation presented, careful to treat physical proof of premeditation as generally more significant than a list of websites. At this point, the prosecution is relatively lacking in the former, and while their argument may be able to stand even so, we must reiterate to ourselves that this scenario will not always unravel as smoothly as it has. While this verdict will certainly leave a mark on our modern world, it cannot and hopefully will not set into stone a binding precedent that will only muddle subsequent court cases.
Looking back on the Casey Anthony trial of 2008, for example, I cannot help but wonder if Anthony‒who was acquitted after being accused of murdering her daughter with chloroform and abandoning her body in a river‒might have been wholeheartedly convicted if an Internet search history was presented. Despite the fact that forensics and DNA testing were unable to draw a strong connection between Anthony and her daughter‒again, this is not to say that I find her to be any more or less guilty than she was determined to be‒would a search history override all that, both in our minds and in verdict?
I hope and pray that Harris's final verdict is one based on justice and fact. What he did, regardless of his intent, is disgusting and makes me sick to my stomach. While I am confident that his search history is a powerful form of evidence against him, I hope that the matter is treated with both dignity and fragility. And most of all, I hope that crimes as horrible as this cease to exist in our future. I may not be a lawyer, but I am a human being, and the empathy I show for the life of Cooper Harris will stand regardless of the final sentencing.
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Brumfield, Ben, and Victor Blackwell. "Car bakes in Georgia sun for investigation into toddler's death." Www.cnn.com. Cable News Network, 10 July 2014. Web. 13 July 2014. <http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/10/justice/georgia-hot-car-toddler-death/index.html>.
Fantz, Ashley. "What's next in case of Georgia father whose child died in hot car?" Www.cnn.com. Cable News Network, 10 July 2014. Web. 13 July 2014. <http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/10/justice/hot-car-death-whats-next/index.html?hpt=hp_t1>.
Mohney, Gillian. "Mother of Toddler Killed in Hot Car Researched Child Deaths, Warrant Says." Www.abcnews.go.com. ABC News, 29 June 2014. Web. 13 July 2014. <http://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-toddler-killed-hot-car-researched-child-deaths/story?id=24354493>.
United States Department of Justice. "Obtaining and Admitting Electronic Evidence." Www.justice.gov. United States Department of Justice, Nov. 2011. Web. 13 July 2014. <http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/foia_reading_room/usab5906.pdf>.


CSU students must meet certain requirements before admission. However, some students may be admitted with exception.
In fall 2010, 3,267 students were admitted to the Cal State University system despite not meeting admissions qualifications.
In the last five years, along with total enrollment, the number of these students has decreased.
The CSU has a set of requirements for all student applicants. When an applicant does not meet these requirements, however, they may be granted an exception.
Students applying to CSUs must fulfill "A through G" requirements. The requirements specify which subjects a student must take and the number of years required in each subject. In addition, the CSU also follows an eligibility index, a chart with grade point averages and SAT and ACT scores.
Under the CSU system, there are two types of exceptions granted — general exceptions and disadvantaged exceptions.
General exceptions include, veterans, musicians, athletes or attendees of schools that did not offer a certain A-G subject. Disadvantaged exceptions include students enrolled in Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP).
"The majority of students admitted [with exception] were associated with EOP programs," said Erik Fallis, a CSU spokesman.
In 2008, the CSU reduced the amount of allocated exceptions by 34 percent. Cal State Long Beach also allocated 100 fewer admission-by-exception students in 2008.
University of California, meanwhile, has "remained fairly steady" with the amount of exceptions granted, according to UC spokesperson Dianne Klein.
"Generally, the numbers have gone down because the population of students who need an exception has gone down," Fallis said.
However, Fallis also said admission and recent budget cuts also account for the reduction in the amount of students granted admission with exceptions.
Although headcount enrollment in the CSU has decreased by 12 percent compared to 2008 levels, UC enrollment has increased from 2008-2010.
"The 2010-11 CSU allocation report estimates that even fewer exceptions will be allocated. The 2012-13 academic year is projected to allocate 2,965 admissions by exceptions.