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Marseille 11th arrondissement of Marseille Hotels with Spa
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Premiere Classe Marseille La Valentine
This Premiere Classe hotel is located just outside of Marseilles, in the La Valentine business district. It offers free private parking, free Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour automatic check-in facility.
The air-conditioned guest rooms at the Premiere Classe Marseille La Valentine are equipped with satellite TV and private bathrooms. Some rooms also have a bunk bed that can accommodate a third guest for free.
Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast and vending machines are available for drinks and snacks.
The Premiere Classe Marseille is a 15-minute drive from Saint-Charles Train Station and central Marseille.It is a 25-minute drive from Cassis.It is just 150 metres from the A50 motorway and the Marseilles Provence Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Vieux Port - La Canebière Marseille
Located in the city centre and opposite the Vieux Port, this 4-star hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool overlooking Fort Saint-Nicholas. It features a fitness room and a poolside restaurant with a panoramic view of the main monuments of the city. Free WiFi access is available.The air-conditioned guest rooms feature either a Provencal or an African décor. Some rooms have a view of the port and a Nespresso coffee machine. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.The Solaris restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and Blu Square restaurant serves salads and grilled dishes by the pool. Café Terracotta serves a buffet breakfast every morning, and guests can also enjoy cocktails and tapas in Scirocco Bar, with a view over the port.With a 24-hour reception, Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port is partnered with the 5 Mondes Spa.
Holiday Inn Express Marseille Saint Charles
Stay at the spacious Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles hotel, steps from the metro and TGV train station, and a short stroll from the Old Port. The contemporary Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles is conveniently located opposite Marseille's busy Saint Charles rail and metro station , and 1km from the Vieux Port harbour. A regular shuttle bus service runs to Marseille Provence Airport , 20km away, and there's parking for those arriving by car. You can settle into your bright Guest room with pay movies on TV. Host colleagues in our 2 naturally lit meeting rooms and make use of our bookable LCD projectors and complimentary wireless Internet throughout Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles. You are 5 metro stops from events at the Parc Chanot exhibition centre and even closer to the offices of Air France and IBM . You can climb?La Garde hill to the iconic Notre Dame De La Garde basilica for views over the city, and explore the Mediterranean coastline with a cruise from Vieux Port harbour . The Proven?al speciality of bouillabaisse fish stew is served in restaurants with sea views, a 20-minute stroll away. Help yourself to a complimentary breakfast in the Great Room with croissants and French cheeses. During the summer, meals and drinks are served on Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles' 3 tranquil terraces , dotted with leafy shrubs.
4.6/5Outstanding35 Reviews
5-star hotel in Marseilles. The Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port, known as "the best address in Marseilles" thanks to its unique view, is an ideal stopover just a short distance from the Chateau d'If and the Calanques. The new decor of this luxury hotel is inspired by the history of Marseilles and the seafaring world ? reminiscent of a sumptuous yacht on the Mediterranean. Be seduced by the magical views of the old port from the Le Carré lounge bar, the Les Trois Forts gourmet restaurant and the new So SPA.
Odalys City Marseille le Dôme
Appart'Hotel Odalys Le Dôme offers self-catering accommodation in Marseille, 3.1 km from the Old Port and 2.4 km from Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station. Free WiFi is provided.
The studios and apartments have a flat-screen satellite TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and stovetop. The private bathroom has a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are provided.
A continental breakfast is available on site.
Chartreux Metro Station is 3 minutes' walk away and Velodrome Stadium is 25 minutes away by metro. The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, 27 km from the property. Private parking in a garage is available for an additional charge.
Residhotel le Grand Prado
Residhotel Le Grand Prado is in central Marseille, 100 metres from Perier Metro Station. This residence offers furnished apartments and studios with a kitchenette.All of the air-conditioned apartments and studios at Le Grand Prado feature a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom with a bathtub. Most also have a furnished, private balcony.Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which offers a microwave, fridge, hot-plates and a coffee maker. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast in the lunch room where WiFi is also accessible.The Old Port is 2 km away and guests can walk to Stade Vélodrome in 20 minutes. Public parking is available nearby.
Novotel Suites Marseille Centre Euromed
A 4-star hotel in the heart of Marseilles' new town on the seafront which has recently become a leisure (MUCEM, Docks, La MAJOR, Le SILLO, FRAC) and business (EUROMED center, CMA, H99 tower, World Trade Center) district. Within easy reach of stores, restaurants and the Old Port. Served by the tram and the metro (direct line to the train station, Prado beaches, Vélodrome stadium, Chanot park, Canebière). Public car park. Partner restaurant. Mezzanine suites for 1-4 people available on request.
Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed
Just 2 km from the Old Port, H?tel ibis Marseille Euroméditerranée offers modern accommodation with a 24-hour reception, free newspapers and free Wi-Fi. It also has a restaurant, a bar and a terrace.
The air-conditioned hotel's rooms feature a TV with satellite and cable channels. They all have an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and shower.
Every morning, a continental breakfast is served as a buffet. Guests can dine at the hotel's à-la-carte restaurant or enjoy a drink on the terrace's bar.
Bus 82 stops right in front of the hotel and offers connection to the Old Port. Parc Chanot Exhibition Centre and the Catalans Beaches are 4 km away, while Notre-Dame de la Garde is 3.5 km away.
Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station is located 2.4 km away, while Marseille-Marignane Aiport is 23 km away.
Featuring free WiFi, Staycity Aparthotels Centre Vieux Port offers air-conditioned accommodation in Marseille, only 550 metres from the port. Marseille Saint-Charles train station is a 12-minute walk away from the property.
All apartments and studios are accessible via a lift and feature a flat-screen TV. Each unit has a kitchenette fitted with a dishwasher, and microwave. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in each unit. Towels and bed linen are offered.
Bars, shops and restaurants can be found within a 2-minute walk of the property.
The nearest metro station is only 44 metres from the property. Velodrome Stadium is 6.4 km from Staycity Aparthotels Marseille, while La Canebiere is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, 24 km from the property.
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Situated in Marseille in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, 3.6 km from Palais du Pharo, Golden Tulip Marseille Centre Euromed boasts a fitness centre and an indoor pool. This contemporary-style hotel has a sun terrace and views of the sea. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the on-site restaurant.
Room at this hotel are air conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV. Selected units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed features free WiFi throughout the property.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and bike rental is also offered. Velodrome Stadium is 5 km from Golden Tulip Marseille Centre Euromed.
Gare Maritime is 1 km from the property while the nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, 25 km from Golden Tulip Marseille Centre Euromed. Public parking is available nearby.
Kyriad Marseille Palais des Congrès – Vélodrome
Each Kyriad different from the next, with a guarantee that every stay will be a new experience. Our hotels combine charm and high standards in comfort. Through the decor, the ambience and the services, every Kyriad hotel is one of a kind. Whether youre on a family holiday, a weekend getaway or a business seminar, let each single stay be a new hotel experience.
Best Western Hotel Marseille Bourse Vieux Port by Happyculture
This hotel is located in central Marseille, a 5-minute walk from the old port city. It is only 350 meters and 800 meters respectively to Canebière train station and Saint-Charles. There are many cultural and historical points of interest in the hotel's vicinity. The hotel reception is decorated in modern style and ensures guests' convenience with 24-hour service. All hotel rooms are soundproof and air-conditioned. A flat screen TV and a private bathroom with shower also feature in all accommodation units. Nearby guests can find many restaurants, grocery stores and other shops. Wi-Fi and public parking are available.
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Ideally situated in the heart of the Marseille and within very close proximity to the railway station, the Ibis Marseille St Charles offers you a warm welcome, a friendly restaurant and a bar with its own terrace. Whether you are visiting the city or arein need a place to stay before you embark on a cruise, reserve one of our 172 modern and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. We have 5 meeting rooms available for your seminars, study days or assessment centers.
Newhotel of Marseille
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of 07. La Corniche, New Hotel of Marseille - Le Pharo promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature air conditioning, heating, desk, mini bar, balcony/terrace. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including outdoor pool. New Hotel of Marseille - Le Pharo is an excellent choice from which to explore Marseille or to simply relax and rejuvenate.
Best Western La Joliette Marseille
This Best Western Hotel is located in the heart of Marseille, just 800 m from the Old Port and from Mucem Museum and 350 from Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre. This 4-star boutique hotel is themed and styled in the spirit of a grand ocean liner and sits in the heart of the Euro-Mediterranean quarter.
It offers soundproofed accommodation equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The Best Western La Joliette offers rooms with a contemporary décor, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. They are each equipped with a flat-screen TV with Canal + channels and iPod docking station.
Access to the sauna and fitness room in the Best Western is free of charge. Mucem tickets are available at reception.
The nearest tram station Joliette is located a 2-minute walk away. The Marseille St. Charles station is located 2 Metro stops (3 minutes) from the The Best Western La Joliette.
This is our guests' favourite part of Marseille, according to independent reviews.
This modern hotel is located in central Marseille, 30 metres from the Vieux Port where boats leave for the Frioul Archipelago and the Chateau d'If. It offers modern en-suite guest rooms with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access.
Each of the Carré Vieux Port's guest rooms is soundproofed and features tea and coffee making facilities. They all feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower.
Breakfast is served every morning in the dining room, or in the comfort of your room. It includes homemade pastries and homemade bread.
The hotel's bar is open 24 hours and serves wine, beer and soft drinks.
The Carré Vieux Port is 25 metres from La Canebière and 200 metres from Marseille's Opera. The Tourist Information Office is within walking distance and Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station is just 1.5 km away. Public parking is possible nearby, at an extra cost.
Hôtel Maison Montgrand - Vieux Port
Hotel Montgrand is conveniently located in the popular 06. Castellane et Préfecture area. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Facilities like Wi-Fi in public areas, family room are readily available for you to enjoy. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, desk, telephone. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Discover all Marseille has to offer by making Hotel Montgrand your base.
Hipark by Adagio Marseille
A stay at Hipark Residence Marseille places you in the heart of Marseille, walking distance from Timone Hospital and Faculty of Medicine. This residence is within close proximity of University of Aix-Marseille II and 26th Centenary Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 81-cm LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Marseille? This residence has facilities measuring 452 square feet (42 square meters), including a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
Aparthotel Adagio Access Marseille Saint Charles
The 3-star Adagio Access Marseille Saint-Charles holiday residence is extremely close to Marseilles city center and the old port. Its 126 air-conditioned and furnished apartments range from studios to 2-room apartments. Saint Charles train station and the metro are less than 219 yds (200 m) away, allowing you to explore Marseilles and its region. The Aparthotel is located close to numerous stores and the University of Provence-Aix-Marseilles, and offers easy access to the A7 (Autoroute du Soleil).
Citadines Castellane Marseille
Stop at Citadines Castellane Marseille to discover the wonders of Marseille. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, business center are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, wake-up service can be found in selected guestrooms. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. For reliable service and professional staff, Citadines Castellane Marseille caters to your needs.
Appart'City Marseille Euromed
Located in Marseille (2nd Arrondissement), Appart'City Marseille Euromed is minutes from Docks des Suds and Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. This residence is within close proximity of Silo Concert Hall and Marseille Ferry Terminal.
Make yourself at home in one of the 216 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 22-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as wireless Internet access (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Alex Hotel
Alex Hotel is located in Marseille. Featuring a terrace, this boutique hotel is a 15-minute walk from Marseille's old port and 200 metres from Saint-Charles Metro Station. Free WiFi access is available throughout.
Each room here will provide you with a TV, an electric kettle and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy city views from the rooms. Extras include an iPod dock and a desk.
At Alex Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a patio. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and luggage storage.
The hotel is 2 km from the MUCEM Museum and 500 metres from La Canebière. Marseille Provence Airport is 25 km away, and Saint-Charles Train Station is 280 metres from the hotel.
Ibis Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome
Located in the heart of the city, a 10-minute walk from Palais des Sports, ibis Marseille Prado Velodrome offers a French restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi access is provided throughout.
The rooms at ibis Marseille Prado Velodrome are air-conditioned and include an LCD TV with cable channels. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.
A buffet breakfast including pastries, fair-trade coffee, tortilla and crêpes is available every morning. The on-site restaurant is specialized in pastas.
The hotel is located 2.5 km from Marseille Harbour, 1 km from the Velodrome Stadium and 800 metres from Palais des Congrès. Prado Beaches are located a 10-minute drive away. There is a public car park at a location nearby, available at a surcharge.
The 4-star Grand Hotel Beauvau is located in the center of Marseilles, opposite the Vieux Port, halfway between Euroméditerranée and the Palais du Pharo. Legendary writers and musicians have stayed in this charming hotel. This exceptional place is a reflection of Provence and its decoration is a beautiful combination of old furniture and Proven?al fabrics. The hotel has an incredible view over the Vieux Port and the sea beckons for escape and travel. (The hotel is a member of the MGallery collection).
Citadines Prado Chanot Marseille
This hotel is located next to Marseille's Parc Chanot Exhibition Centre, 1 km from the Vélodrome Football Stadium. It offers self-catering accommodation with a private garden and free Wi-Fi.The studios and apartments at Apart'hotel Marseille Prado Chanot feature air conditioning, an equipped kitchenette with microwave and dishwasher, and satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony with garden view.Citadines Apart'hotel Marseille provides a daily continental breakfast, served in a buffet style. Dry cleaning and laundry facilities are also available.The Périer and Rond Point du Prado metro stations are both within 700 metres of the Citadines Apart'hotel Marseille Prado Chanot.
Odalys City Marseille Prado Castellane
Set in Marseille in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, 1.1 km from Velodrome Stadium, Appart'hotel Odalys Prado Castellane features a heated terrace and a fitness centre. Palais du Pharo is 2.9 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout.
All units are air conditioned and include a seating area. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and stovetop. Bed linen is featured.
La Canebiere is 2.1 km from Appart'hotel Odalys Prado Castellane, while Old Port of Marseille is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Provence Airport, 23 km from the property. A paid public car park is located next to the property.
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
4.6/5Outstanding3 Reviews
Property Location With a stay at Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles, you'll be centrally located in Marseille, within a 10-minute drive of La Vieille Charite and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Notre-Dame de la Garde and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from University of Aix-Marseille I. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 267 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. Dining Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Ibis Styles Marseille Centre Prado Castellane
Breakfast + unlimited Wi-Fi are included in all prices at the ibis Styles Marseille Castellane. Located in the heart of the business district, a short walk from the Vélodrome stadium and close to the exhibition center and the Old Port, the hotel has 53 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms and a 24-hour reception.
Ibis Marseille Est La Valentine
The ibis Marseille Est Valentine offers 82 airconditioned rooms, two meeting rooms, the Courtepaille restaurant featuring a quiet setting and a terrace and open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 10 minutes from the Vieux Port and 15 minutes from the calanques,closeto Aubagne, Cassis and La Ciotat. Easy to reach from the A50 motorway, enjoy a pleasant stay at the Ibis free from the hassles of traffic and parking in the city centre. WiFi internet and free private parking.
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
The 4-star Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port hotel was renovated in 2013 and is located in the heart of Marseille, close to the World Trade Center, making it the ideal location for seminars. You will appreciate its close proximity to public transport for your business meetings. With direct access to the Bourse shopping center, a view of Notre Dame de la Garde and just a stone's throw away from the Old Port and MuCEM, you can choose to work or relax. This Mercure hotel will meet all your needs.
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For those traveling for business and tourism, Marseille Provence Airport is the preferred choice when visiting Marseille. Besides flying, taking a train to Gare Maritime is one of the other major methods of transportation.
Trip.com offers discounts of up to 20% on 223 boutique hotels in Marseille. Marseille has high quality and low-priced hotels. You can spend one night at a nice hotel for only 120 USD. There are 9 five-star hotels in Marseille at an average price of 181 USD per night. There are 24 four-star hotels in Marseille at an average price of 127 USD per night. There are 47 three-star hotels in Marseille at an average price of 97 USD per night. There are 29 two-star hotels in Marseille at an average price of 83 USD per night. Marseille has many well-known chain hotels which are suitable for both business trips and vacations. Hotels under the Novotel brand are a good choice. In Marseille, chain hotels such as Novotel are one of the top choices among travelers. Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port in Marseille is a favorite among Trip.com users. Residhome Marseille Saint-Charles is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.
There are quite a few famous attractions in downtown Marseille, such as Museum of Old Marseille, La Vieille Charité, Vieux Port. You can choose attractions in Marseille that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as Tiboulen Mayor Island, Fondation Monticelli. The most famous attractions locally are Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille, Le Musée Regards de Provence, Gare de Marseille St.Charles. Commercial areas like La Maison du Pastis, savon de marseille, Compagnie de Provence are ideal places to buy souvenirs.
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The air-conditioning is very good, the facilities are all good, the parking is good, and it can be self-serviced, which gives us great convenience. It is recommended to be able to book by car. Travel without car will feel convenient.
Vieux Port - La Canebière
There were slats on the bed missing so it dipped in places and was most uncomfortable to sleep on. There is nothing that can be done about it but I didn't like walking through reception in my swim suit. There is nothing stylish and the usual good service was lacking.
Very good! And the bed is too soft that I nearly slept over my train
Very nice location, beautiful view, it is a bit far from the center of the Vieux-Port, but totally worth it
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Sheryl Crow Announces Summer 2021 Montana Tour Date
Jesse James Published: April 21, 2021
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Logjam Presents is excited to announce Grammy award-winning artist Sheryl Crow will be performing at the KettleHouse Amphitheater on Friday, August 13, 2021.
I LOVE playing the Kettlehouse Amphitheater! We're so excited to see you all safely, in person to play this show for you. Don't miss it!
– Sheryl Crow
As summer approaches, Logjam Presents wants fans to know that they're looking forward to welcoming fans back at full capacity by July. Event-specific policies & procedures are subject to change and will be posted on the Logjam Presents website and emailed to ticket buyers in the days leading up to the event.
The first concert of the summer season at KettleHouse Amphitheater will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Trampled By Turtles & CAAMP will perform on that date.
A list of all current events for the 2021 KettleHouse Amphitheater concert season can be found here, however, Logjam Presents says fans shoutld stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come!
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PRESALE: Limited Logjam presale tickets for Sheryl Crow will be available online only from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22nd. A password will be provided via email after completing the signup form. Logjam Gift Cards cannot be used for Presale purchases. Learn how to purchase tickets with your Logjam gift card here.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Top Hat box office, online or by phone at 1 (800) 514-3849. General admission standing pit tickets, reserved stadium seating tickets, and general admission lawn tickets are available. Shuttle and parking tickets for this event are also available for advance purchase here. This is an all ages show.
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Scroll through to find out when women in the U.S. and around the world won rights, the names of women who shattered the glass ceiling, and which country's women banded together to end a civil war.
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It's time to step up your living room gaming experience.
With the PS4 Pro on the market, HDR gaming and 4K video on the Xbox One S and upcoming One X, this might be a good time to consider upgrading your gaming TV. Now that 4K TVs have finally become relatively affordable, that big quality leap over 1080p doesn't have to decimate your bank account.
There are many qualities to consider in choosing a good TV. Color accuracy, contrast, color gamut, viewing angles, power utilization, screen reflectance, smart TV features, and more. Since we're primarily concerned about gaming here, it is crucial that each TV we recommend have a "gaming" mode with low input latency (ideally, 35ms or less). As HDR is so important for games, all our TV picks have to provide this low input latency while in 4K 60Hz mode with HDR enabled. That's something many older 4K TVs really struggled with. The site RTings has a good chart of available TVs showing measured input lag in various modes.
A quick note on HDMI: You'll need HDMI 2.0 compatible ports (on your console, receiver/switch, and TV) to take advantage of 4K 60fps HDR goodness. You may see cables labeled as "4K certified" or some such, but that's nonsense. There are only two real types of HDMI cables: Standard Speed (with and without Ethernet) and High Speed (with and without Ethernet). As long as you have a High Speed cable, you should be good to go. That doesn't mean all cables are the same, but you shouldn't pay a lot more for a bunch of marketing.
Sony's X900 series can be a little confusing. First you have the X900E at sizes ranging from 49 to 75 inches. But there's also the X930E (55 and 65 inches only) and the X940E (75 inches only). Overall, the X930E and X940E are nice upgrades. They're much brighter, which is great for HDR, and they have really low input lag. However, they also cost hundreds or even thousands more than the X900E at a comparable size. And while you give up a little bit of picture quality (especially peak brightness) and the input lag is just a little worse on the X900E, it's still a great 4K TV for gaming and well worth the money. For most gamers, the price premium of the X930E or X940E will just be a waste of money.
If there's a real shortcoming for gamers on the X900E, it's the mediocre sound quality. If you're picky about audio, you'll want to use headphones, a sound bar, or a receiver and speakers.
Last year's Samsung KS9000 was a great overall option for gamers looking to upgrade to a 4K set. It had really low input lag and great image quality with high peak brightness, a wide color gamut, and low screen reflections. The MU9000 is this year's replacement for that line, and it's just as good. There are some minor improvements to image quality, but nothing to get too excited about.
If you happen to find the KS9000 still on sale and steeply discounted over the MU9000, that's probably your best bet. Odds are, they're going to be hard to find, and the MU9000's price-to-performance ratio is still quite good. It's got enough features and picture quality to satisfy all the non-gamers who just want to watch movies and TV, too.
Yes, you can get a 4K TV for less than Sony's X800D ($640 for the 43-inch model, $800 for the 49-inch). But you don't want to. Those cheaper sets often don't have HDR support, and for many games HDR is going to improve image quality more than the higher resolution of 4K. Some cheaper sets do have HDR, but the brightness and contrast are so poor that you can barely notice.
If you're going to bother upgrading from your 1080p set at all, you want a certain measure of picture quality, not just any old panel with 3840x2160 pixels. Sony's X800D is probably the most affordable readily-available TV that meets those minimum standards while still offering low input lag.
This is technically last year's model, and has been replaced by the X800E. But the X800D is still easy to find, and it's actually better. It's got higher peak brightness, better contrast, less motion blur, and a wider color gamut. The newer model is a small step backward, and a little more expensive, too.
While the Sony X800D offers better picture quality, it maxes out at 49 inches. If you need a bigger TV on a budget, consider Samsung's MU6300. The 55-inch size is around $800, and it's available in 65 and 75-inch models, too.
The worst part of the MU6300 is that it doesn't get terribly bright, but the really dark blacks help it achieve a great contrast ratio that will keep HDR content looking good, especially in a dark room. Samsung's other, pricier models offer better picture quality, with higher brightness and a broader color gamut. But if you're looking for a good 55-inch gaming TV under $1,000, you get a lot of bang for your buck with the MU6300.
If you want the best image quality for gaming (or other fast-moving action like sports), you want an OLED TV. Unlike LCD panels, OLEDs emit light from the pixels themselves instead of using a backlight. That means a nearly infinite contrast ratio (since black pixels are literally off) and there's no flickering backlight. Also, OLEDs switch color many times faster than even the best LCDs, so pixel response is super fast and there's no motion blur at all. OLEDs also have really excellent viewing angles, so the colors and contrast don't look weird if you're off to the side on the far end of the couch.
The LG C7 supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR modes (Dolby Vision matters more for movies and TV content than for gaming), and has a screen coating that does a really great job of cutting down screen reflections.
The downside? It's really, really expensive. You're going to spend about $2,800 for the 55-inch model and $4,000 for the 65-inch one. If you can still find last year's LG B6, you might save hundreds of dollars without sacrificing much at all in the way of quality or features. But as the B6 is rapidly becoming hard to find, we're giving the crown to this year's model.


Switzerland's largest metropolis, Zurich is a dynamic blend of medieval enchantment and modern industrial style, writes Tatyana Leonov.
The cobblestone laneways coil throughout the old town, each one more picturesque than the one before. I stroll past quaint chocolate shops overflowing with hand-made delights, kitsch stores selling ornate homewares and the occasional luxury boutique crammed with designer apparel.
Each step brings a new discovery and I feel like an early explorer as I Iose track of time meandering along scenic walkways and passing medieval houses, majestic churches, museums ... and countless more chocolate shops.
The old town is the historic heart of Zurich and whichever way I wanderI eventually end the day at the Limmat River, where I always pause to takein the scene. Zurich is exceptionally beautiful come sunset, when the last glimmering rays of the day bounce across the roofs of the city, flickering for the final time as they catch the unmistakable twin towers of Grossmünster Church, one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
This 12th-century Romanesque church is one of Zurich's three main places of worship. Although much of the interior has been stripped of its medieval adornments, the features that remain offer enough to gauge what it might have looked like in its former glory.
The 12 colourful stained-glass windows are a recent addition by German artist Sigmar Polke (they were completed in 2009) and apart from adding a burst of colour to an otherwise beige-and-grey interior scheme, they have fostered the relationship between art and church.
However, the stained-glass windows most people come to see are at another Zurich landmark, the Fraumünster Church. Eminent artist Marc Chagall crafted the five windows, which were installed in 1970, and visitors travel far and wide to appreciate them.
The first thing I notice is the vibrancy of their colours. The brilliant red, orange, green and blue hues bathe the chapel in a dazzling spectrum of light, and like everyone else in the rather small church I just stare and marvel.
When not gawking at striking ancient buildings dotted through the old town or lingering at the river, I take to strolling along the Bahnhofstrasse for some serious window shopping.
Zurich's main shopping promenade is one of the most fashionable – and pricey – streets in the world, home to luxury brands such as Hermès, Bulgari, Gucci, Armani, Prada and Rolex. Although I don't purchase anything (this time), I enjoy watching people do their thing, noting that most of them, like me, are window shopping.
For people-watching of a different variety, I head to Zurich's District 5, also known as Zurich West. Just a hop and a skip away from the old town (or a quick tram ride, if working off excess chocolate is not of importance), this pulsating quarter beckons trendsetters and cultural connoisseurs.
Here, friends discuss eco-design developments while casually sipping organic almond milk mochas, edgy- looking families pedal past on pastel- coloured bikes, and hipsters in thick, black-rimmed glasses talk politics deep into the night.
The once-industrial district is going through a cultural renaissance and entering this world is like stepping onto a cool movie set – one where art, design and gastronomy take centre stage.
One of the best places to sample the city's culinary offerings is at Les Halles, one of several perennially busy bar- cafe-restaurants found inside a formerly neglected factory building.
In Zurich, many of the best restaurants and shops are housed inside buildings that were once something else, which serves to underline the changes that have occurred in the city in recent years. These days, many of the cafes, restaurants, shops and bars are eccentrically furnished, with all kinds of eclectic items scattered throughout. I eat my mussels and fries (one of the most popular choices at Les Halles) slowly to allow myself time to take in the quirky surrounds.
To fit in with the locals, just a little, I head to the iconic Freitag store for a bag purchase (what Gucci is to Italians, Freitag is to the Swiss). Unlike many of the other shops in the area, the building in which it is housed is comparatively new. In fact, the flagship store is built from shipping containers, a nod to the innovative design of the bags.
The enterprise is a result of two graphic designers who came together in 1993 to create sturdy, waterproof bags that would allow them to transport their artworks without damage. They made the classic Freitag messenger bag from recycled truck tarpaulins and today each of the company's hundreds of designs is equally resourceful, utilising materials such as car seatbelts and discarded bike fragments, while other recycled paraphernalia is used for the clips and zips.
With my stylish new bag I fit right in and have no qualms about enjoying a pre-performance drink at the Schiffbau auditorium, the younger and edgier sister of Schauspielhaus, which is one of Zurich's main theatres.
Schiffbau comprises a jazz venue (Moods), a bar (Nietturm) and a restaurant (LaSalle) and is housed in an industrial building used for constructing ships up until 1992. The clean-lined, minimalistic interior, teamed with a polished wine list, makes for an ultra- sophisticated ambience, and with my Freitag bag casually thrown across my shoulder I saunter in and take a seat at the bar amid the fashionable crowd.
Where to stay: In the city centre, the luxurious Baurau Lac (bauraulac.ch) is located in its own park a short walk from Bahnhofstrasse. Many rooms come with lovely vistas of Lake Zurich and the Alps. Zurich West calls for a trendy hostelry and 25hours Hotel Zurich West (25hours-hotels.com) is a funky fusion of art and design flair.
What to wear: Make your dress code casual-chic to fit in with a trendy crowd.
What to eat: Swiss chocolate. For something more substantial, try potato rösti.
Essential souvenir: A Swiss-made watch or an army knife.
Essential reading: The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum.


Ketones are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom) bonded to two other carbon atoms. Therefore only option D fits this description. The carbonyl group in options B, C, and E are only bonded to one other carbon atom. Option A is the hydroxyl group, the functional group of alcohols.


Please visit this link below, you will find many tamizh literature works available online. If you open the file in Unicode type, you would be able to simply copy and paste here, for your ease.
i request you to kindly post verses from GVK TVK at your convinience, it would be really wonderful !
What treasure we have in our hands, i guess, we don't even fathom the value of these! Our Yajna would be to read it, assimilate the Bhavam of Manickavachakar and Muruganar.
i am happy at least i became acquainted with these!
wonderful, thank you for elaborating these beautiful ecstatic expressions of Manikkavachagar. i do not get these subtle essence of what you have mentioned in GU Pope's translation - "The mere seeing of Siva's golden feet, in Tiruperundurai has conferred him liberation! Veedu = moksham in Tamizh."
There is a beauty when one reads the meaning of this verse as above and as how GU Pope has rendered his translation. How truly blessed one must be to pass the life time, or, pass this never ending moment by praising the almighty. Manickavachagar lived some thousand years back, very recently, can we believe, Muruganar was there? sometimes, its so pleasantly surprising!
mun^dhai vinaimuzudhum Oya uraippan yAn.
O Wisdom fair, causing unwisdom' self to flee far off !
when we are troubled by any Vasana, just wait it out, not even try to solve it, and surely not to succumb to it. When the water is hot, we cannot drink it or even touch the vessel, if we leave it out, allowing it to cool down, in some time, it will cool down. That is the nature of heat - Ushnam, Vasanas.
an being cautious to not allowing to heat again, ie, not going near temptations, striving to remain in that cool state always.


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Definition of a castle
castle is a fortified building or set of buildings used to provide permanent or temporary protection and accomodation for kings and queens or important noblemen and their families. The term castle usually refers to stone buildings constructed during the Medieval period. The castle provided the centre for political and administrative power for the region. The term castle can also apply to ancient fortresses and to the towers built at the front and back of Medieval ships from which archers could shoot arrows.
From our definition of a castle we say that a castle is a well fortified and defendable place to live. But why did kings, barons and their families and supporters feel the need to live in castles during the medieval period? Because a castle is a defendable place it means that the person living in it must have been concerned that they could be attacked. There are three main reasons why a king or baron may have wanted to live in castle: -
i. Danger of invasion by enemies from another country
Of the three dangers listed here the threat from civil war or the need to control the population were the main reasons that the majority of castles were built in Europe. Although foreign invasions did occur not many castles can be said to have built because of the fear of foreign invasion. Those that were are on the south and east coast of England such as Dover and Portchester.
During the early years of the tenth century (900-925), the threat from Viking invasion was great and so Edward the Elder and his sister Ethelflead, Lady of the Mercians, organised the fortification of many towns , including Shrewsbury, Bridgenorth, Tamworth and Warwick. What form the fortifications took is not known as no records survive. Stone may have been used where it was available, but most likely it would have been ditches and wooden palisades that surrounded the towns.
Much later on, in the first half of the sixteenth century, Henry VIII built several strongholds along the south coast of England to defend against an invasion from France. But these fortifications can be described as forts rather than castles as they were not designed to be lived in by the royal family or the barons.
ii. Danger from rival groups within the country during a civil war
Castles became extremely important as a place of safety during the conflicts between rival groups: -
The king and barons who were upset by his rule.
Opposing branches of the same royal family.
Rival barons.
During the period of civil war, known as the Anarchy between King Stephen of England and Matilda the daughter of Henry I, castles were held by loyal supporters of one or the other side. Castles were besieged and captured.
The castle became such a powerful place that barons who controlled one or more castles were a serious threat to the King. After the civil war between Stephen and Matilda, Henry II ordered the destruction of many castles and confiscated many more so that the barons could not oppose his rule.
iii. Danger from an uprising of the ordinary population of the country
After the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066 the Normans constructed a large number of motte and bailey castles across the country. William the Conqueror and his trusted barons built these castles to control the country's newly subdued inhabitants. William feared an uprising by an unhappy population who outnumbered their Norman conquerors. The castles were required so that the Normans could remain safe and in control.
Major castles were built in or near large centres of population. On the edge of London William the Conqueror had a massive square keep constructed as a reminder to the Londoners that he was their king. Similarly castles were built in Exeter, York and at other important medieval cities. William also built castles at strategic locations such as important river crossings and crossroads.
Royal and Baronial Castles
This brings us to the question of who owned the castles? The castles can generally be split into several categories, royal and baronial either being built and owned by the king or built by a baron with or sometimes without the permission of the king.
Royal Castles and Palaces
The Kings of England built many large and imposing fortresses containing private accomodation for themselves and their families. These castles were passed down from generation to generation and were adapted and remodelled to fit the fashions of the period. Their locations were most likely to be politically motivated and built in an important city or at a river crossing, but some were placed in more remote locations for reccreational purposes.
William the Conqueror built many castles in or near existing Saxon towns to enforce his control. In many instances Saxon houses were demolished to make room for the new castle. Below is a table showing some examples of castles built shortly after the Norman Invasion of 1066 within or just outside the defensive walls of existing Saxon towns.
Castle Name Date Notes
London (The White Tower) 1078 On the eastern side of the city, connected to existing town walls originally built by the Romans.
Cambridge Castle 1068 27 houses were destroyed in the town to provide space for the castle.
Chester Castle 1070 Built in the city of Chester possibly on the site of an earlier Saxon or Roman fortification.
Lincoln Castle 1068 166 houses were demolished in the city to make room for the new castle.
Oxford Castle 1071 After capturing the town a castle was built there to prevent future uprisings.
York Castle 1068
Those castles that were built within the town's walls were constructed alongside the walls rather than in the centre of the population. This may have been a tactical decision to allow a means of escape if the local town's people rose up against the king. Castles usually had a postern gate which was a small gate through which a small number of people could exit the castle unseen. Others had secret tunnels.
Baronial Castles
The majority of castles were built by the barons and those with importance and wealth could afford to build large and imposing castles that rivalled the royal castles. Depending on their status and the amount of land they held, some barons controlled several large castles.
Castle Name Owners
Kenilworth Castle Simon de Montfort the Earl of Leicester, John of Gaunt the Duke of Lancaster.
Fortified Manor Houses
If a baron could not afford to build a massive stone castle, he may have had enough wealth to build a smaller fortified manor house. These buildings were designed more for accomodation than defence but many had moats and curtain walls to provide some protection.
Licence to Crenellate
Landowners had to obtain permission from the Crown before building a castle or adding battlements to an existing building. Known as 'Licence to Crenellate' it allowed the owner to add the square structures at the top of walls called crenells or embrasures and merlons. The permission covered the owner and his descendants. This rule may have been introduced to prevent unruly barons building large impregnable fortifications of their own and rivalling the King.
Castle Name Owner Date King
Tarset 5 Dec. 1267 Henry III
Stokesay 19 Oct. 1291 Edward I
Bodiam Edwardo Dalyngrigge 21 Oct. 1385 Richard II
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Part of my job as director of communications for a global organization is understanding global trends and their impact on the work my organization does. Earlier this month, I listened to a live telecast focused on the communications aspects that surrounded the World Economic Forum, recently held in Davos, Switzerland.
What struck me about the conversation that featured Arianna Huffington, Adrian Monck and Olivier Fleurot is how much the communications landscape has changed in less than a decade.
Monck, who is managing director of Communications and Media for the World Economic Forum, noted that communicators now have access to incredible tools. For example, Twitter is one of the primary ways to stay informed.
"There are these engines for creating a platform to talk about serious stuff," he said.
Monck, who is responsible for disseminating communications from the World Economic Forum, said he is no longer reliant on the media to report the conversations. "The old method was to 'PR' it, but now you have platforms to have your own conversations," he said, referring to social sites and blogging.
He wasn't criticizing public relations, but rather noting how using all of the platforms can lead to a "phenomenal release" of information.
I considered his comments in the context of conferences I attend. At social media ones, the Twitter feed is usually scrolling on a screen within the room. The comments often add to the conversation. For example, the speaker may not recall the exact title of a book. While he continues to speak, an audience member quickly identifies the book and shares it via Twitter. Everyone in the audience now has it.
Huffington, who is chair, president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group, talked about how she was asked to bring blogging to the Forum in 2005. "They understood the power of incorporating social media and new media."
For change to happen, Huffington said, a critical mass is needed to make a difference, and social media can help with that. She also talked about how huge problems can be solved through philanthropy and the rise in the number of companies that are making causes part of their annual plans.
I've seen many more job postings that relate to corporate social responsibility. It's an opportunity often to combine philanthropy and communications in one position.
Finally, Fleurot, CEO of MSL Group, said social media allows people to really follow what is happening in the world, whereas in the past conversations happened behind closed doors. The impact of new technologies is changing our world every year, he said, and the key issue is "Are we running fast enough to keep up?"
Fleurot cautioned, though, that communications companies also don't want to run too fast because not all clients are running at that speed. "It's such a fast pace," he said. "How do you adapt to that?"
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Win some, lose some, but we queer ducks are still ahead of the haters
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Michael Ferguson, center, and Seth Anderson, right, of Salt Lake City, were the first gay-male couple to legally marry in the "Christo"fascist state of Utah, on December 20. This unexpected, incredibly ironic historical event more than makes up for this pathetic shit:
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So A&E cravenly has caved in and decided to keep "Duck Dynasty" intact. Here is the "patriarch" of the "reality" show — who won't be missing from a single episode — spewing forth racist, homophobic and generally stupid-white-male-bigoted venom and bile*, yet the shameless corporate weasels (redundant…) of A&E assure us that "A&E Networks' core values are centered around creativity, inclusion and mutual respect."
Yes, so much so that Papa Duck (a.k.a. Phil Robertson) got only a slap on the wrist, if even that, and that from now on it will be business as usual. (Oh, but as a parting gift, a consolation prize, much like Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco treat, A&E has promised, "We will also use this moment to launch a national public service campaign [public service announcements] promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance among all people, a message that supports our core values as a company and the values found in Duck Dynasty. [!] These PSAs will air across our entire portfolio."
When I was earning my journalism degree, my cohorts and I thought of those who actually were going for a public relations [PR] degree at our university as PRostitutes. We remain correct.)
I had figured that the highly-lucrative-among-white-trash "Duck Dynasty" would live on, albeit at a more appropriate venue, such as FOX. No doubt, there remains a captive audience for the stupid white man's hate speech. (If they see and hear it on the tay-vay, then it must be the truth!)
Oh, well. I have added A&E to homophobic operations that I steadfastly boycott, including Chick-fil-A (there is one nearby that I've never stepped foot in), Cracker Barrel (OK, so I don't think that we have even one of those restaurants here in Northern California, but I'd never step foot in one, anywhere, ever), and a local ice cream restaurant named Leatherby's that I haven't stepped foot in ever since I learned that its "Christo"fascist owner gave $20,000 toward the passage of Proposition H8 (true, the restaurant always struck me as at least a bit dirty and nasty anyway, so that wasn't exactly a difficult boycott).
But recently there was another addition to another list, a list that is much more important than is my own personal boycott list: the list of states where same-sex marriage is in effect.
To that list we have added Utah. Yes, Utah — to a large degree the home of the now-overturned anti-same-sex-marriage Proposition H8, which wouldn't have passed here in California in November 2008 if the Utah-based Mormon cult hadn't aided and abetted the hateful effort (how do they keep their tax-exempt status?) — now has same-sex marriage.
That wonderful irony blows the pathetic Papa Duck right out of the water.
Lest you believe for a nanosecond that the "Christo"fascists of Utah have had a sudden change of heart, that they actually have taken to heart the actual teachings of Jesus Christ (to love others and to not be a fucking asshole), know that in this case, change had to come from without: It was a federal district court judge, not the voters of Utah or the state's legislature or the state's highest court, who ruled, correctly, that Utah's ban on same-sex marriage has violated the equal, human and civil rights guaranteed to all Americans by the U.S. Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, and which no one, not even the grand wizards of the Mormon cult in Salt Lake City, is above.
And know that of course the bigoted state of Utah, which is owned and operated by the Mormon cult, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and to stop same-sex marriages in Utah, which recently have been going on at a record pace. (Reports The Washington Post:
Salt Lake City — In the week since a federal judge overturned Utah's ban on same-sex marriage, the number of weddings in the state has skyrocketed, shattering records and accruing thousands of dollars for Utah's 29 counties.
As of close of business Thursday [December 26], more than 1,225 marriage licenses had been issued in Utah since last Friday [December 20]. Of those, at least 74 percent, or 905 licenses, were issued to gay and lesbian couples. …
Salt Lake County shattered a previously held record of 85 marriages in a given day, by handing out 353 on Monday [December 23] — the first full day of issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. …)
This! Unbridled! Happiness! MUST! STOP! NOW!
(That is, after, all, the central teaching of Jesus Christ!)
I'll live with the fact that a "reality" show about a white-trash family (again, I think of them and their kind as the American Taliban) that I've never watched and never will watch continues on.
And that battle isn't over. Thus far, the weasels of A&E have done the math — the accounting, more accurately — and have calculated that it was safe for them to rescind their indefinite suspension of Papa Duck from his family's "reality" show before it even had gone into effect.
We'll see if there is any blowback over this — again, A&E is a venture of Disney and the Hearst Corp. — and if so, whether this blowback makes the assholes of A&E change their minds on Papa Duck and his "reality" show once again.
In the meantime, I expect the U.S. Supreme Court to refuse to intervene in same-sex marriage in Utah, leaving same-sex marriage intact there, which is, after all of the Proposition H8 drama, incredibly fucking funny. (Not that equal human and civil rights for everyone is a joke — it is not — but still!)
What would be even funnier still would be if the U.S. Supreme Court does get involved in the issue of same-sex marriage in Utah, at the state of Utah's request — only to rule in favor of same-sex marriage in all 50 states.
Unlikely, perhaps, but not impossible, and that ruling will come from the U.S. Supreme Court in the not-too-distant future — with or without A&E's PSAs "promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance among all people."
*In addition to the quotes widely publicized from Papa Duck's interview in next month's edition of GQ, in recent years he also said these things (click that link [to the Los Angeles Times' website] to see the links to the YouTube videos that are videorecorded evidence of these quotations):
"Look, [if] you wait 'til they get to be about 20 years old, the only picking that's going to take place is your pocket. You gotta marry these girls when they're 15 or 16; they'll pick your ducks."
"Why do they murder and why do they hate us? Because all of them … 80 years of history, they all want to conquer the world, they all rejected Jesus and they're all famous for murder. Nazis, Shintoists, Communists and the Mohammedists. Every one of them the same way."
"Women with women. Men with men. They committed indecent acts with one another. And they received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion. They're full of murder, envy, strife, hatred. They are insolent, arrogant God haters. They are heartless. They are faithless. They are senseless. They are ruthless. They invent ways of doing evil."
As Andrew Sullivan has pointed out, this rhetoric is chillingly reminiscent of the anti-Semitic rhetoric of Nazi Germany, where the Jews were blamed for all evil. Sullivan wrote, in response to Papa Duck's remark to GQ that when it comes to "sin," you simply "Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there":
… [To] posit gay people as the true source of all moral corruption is to use eliminationist rhetoric and demonizing logic to soften up a small minority of people for exclusion, marginalization and, at some point, violence.
If you think I'm hyperventilating, ask yourself what the response would be if in talking about sin, Phil Robertson had said, "Start with Jewish behavior…" The argument would be totally recognizable, once very widespread, and deeply disturbing. What we're seeing here – and it's very much worth debating – is how fundamentalist religion seizes on recognizable, ["]immoral["] minorities to shore up its own sense of righteousness. You can gussy it up – but it's right there in front of our nose. …
This is the type of speech that A&E attempts to excuse, as though some fucking PSAs are going to make it all A-OK.
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No queer duck for the American Taliban!
"Duck Dynasty" "patriarch" Phil Robertson looks a bit like Osama bin Laden to me, which isn't that shocking, I guess, given that you could call him and his ilk the American Taliban — "Christo"fascists instead of "Islamofascists."
I've never watched A&E's "Duck Dynasty" and probably never will. A "reality" show is bad enough, but a "reality" show about rednecks is even worse.
Go into a Wal-Mart (yes, I've seen the insides of a Wal-Mart — recently) and you'll see "Duck Dynasty" merchandise all over the fucking place, and given Wal-Mart's main target audience — the redneck — you don't have to have seen the show to have a good idea about what it's all about.
So, was I shocked to learn that the "patriarch" of the show, 67-year-old Phil Robertson — who, on top of being a redneck, is a baby boomer — is a homophobe?
Um, no.
Does Robertson, who has been suspended indefinitely from "Duck Dynasty" apparently primarily or entirely for his homophobic remarks to the magazine GQ, have the First Amendment right to publicly vocalize his bigoted views?
Absolutely, yes, he does, just as the members of the Ku Klux Klan do, but does A&E, which is a joint venture of Disney and the Hearst Corp., have to keep Robertson in its employment, especially if Robertson, as I suspect he did, violated the terms of his contract with A&E?
Fuck no.
The Associated Press notes:
… Sarah Palin posted a picture on her Facebook page of her with the reality show clan with the message, "Free Speech is an endangered species." And Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal also lamented the suspension on free speech terms.
"It's a messed-up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh, and Phil Robertson gets suspended," said the governor in a statement [today] (the show is filmed in his state). …
Well, of course, to my knowledge, Miley Cyrus never publicly made an offensive, bigoted statement about an historically oppressed minority group — she might be a bit skanky, but I've never heard that she has uttered hate speech publicly.
But Bobby Jindal is a stupid fucking piece of sell-out shit who can't lick the asses of the whiteys who hate him because he isn't white ardently enough — you know, in order to "show" them that he's one of them — so that's to be expected from the likes of him.
But what about the whining and probably-faux hand-wringing about "free speech"?
The First Amendment reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Fact is, only the government may abridge your free-speech rights as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Did Phil Robertson have to accept a gig with A&E? No. But he signed some contract, I'm sure, and when millions of dollars are at stake, I can't imagine that the team of lawyers who drew up his contract did not cover what A&E and/or its parent companies may do in the event that Robertson should make public statements and/or commit certain actions that A&E and/or its parent companies deem damaging to them.
If Robertson has been legally wronged, then, of course, he can sue his employer. (I wish him luck with that…)
I find other comments of Robertson equally as interesting as his homophobic ones, which include his apparent assertion that the definition of "sin" begins with "homosexual behavior." (Wow! Does he really think of "homosexual behavior" that much? I, a gay man, don't think of heterosexual sex all that much, so why would an alleged heterosexual man think of male homosexual sex so much?)
According to the AP, Robertson also stated in an interview published in the January issue of GQ "that in his Louisiana youth he picked cotton with African-Americans and never saw 'the mistreatment of any black person. Not once.'
"'We're going across the field. … They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, "I tell you what: These doggone white people" — not a word!' Robertson told the magazine."
So blacks in the South didn't need the Civil Rights movement because they all loved whitey? They were all "singing and happy"? Really?
Assuming that Robertson's report is true — that he heard "not a word" uttered by a black person against "these doggone white people" — could it be that they were so powerless and so terrified of retribution that of course they were very careful about what they uttered around whitey?
Could it be that Robertson's memory is faulty? (He does, after all, admit to having done his share of drugs during the Sixties.)
Robertson also reportedly said this to GQ: "Don't be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers — they won't inherit the kingdom of God."
Um, did he omit female prostitutes from his list of the hell-bent on purpose? What about heterosexual "offenders"?
Straight white men seem to benefit an awful lot from Robertson's selective list, don't they?
What's most shocking of all, I think, is that A&E ever decided to put this man and his family on the tay-vay in the first fucking place.
P.S. In more good news for equal human and civil rights, it's great to have heard today that former Olympic figure skater Brian Boitano finally came out (we all knew, but it's great that he now has talked about it openly), and it's hilarious that he and out lesbian athletes Billie Jean King (the tennis great, of course) and Caitlin Cahow (a medalist in women's hockey) will be part of the United States' delegation to the homophobic Russia's 2014 winter Olympic games in Sochi, of which no high-ranking members of the U.S. government will be a part. (The Associated Press notes that "For the first time since 2000, the U.S. will not send a president, former president, first lady or vice president to the Olympics.")
And, of course, today the state of New Mexico became the 16th state to institute same-sex marriage.
The "Christo"fascists and other assorted haters can slow progress down, but they cannot stop it altogether. It marches on!
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TIME wusses out yet once again
This is the cover of the TIME magazine dated December 23, 2013.
TIME magazine's having named Pope Francis its "Person of the Year" for 2013 is much like the magazine's unimaginative choice of Barack Obama for last year's "Person of the Year." And like Obama's 2009 Nobel Peace Prize was, Pope Francis' "Person of the Year" win is premature — it was based upon his rhetoric rather than upon his actual actions. (Nobel Peace Prize laureate Obama now proclaims that he's "really good at killing people.")
On equal human and civil rights for non-heterosexuals, for instance, Pope Francis talks about love and compassion, but has maintained that under his papacy the Catholick church's official stance on non-heterosexuality and non-heterosexuals has not budged a millimeter: The church still opposes same-sex marriage and still maintains that while same-sex attraction itself is not a sin, ever acting upon it is.
So this is the message to us non-heterosexuals from the Catholick church: We love and accept you, non-heterosexuals! Just don't ever act upon your perversion! And don't expect to ever get married in one of our churches!
Don't expect to be employed by the Catholick church, either. The Catholick church recently even fired a long-time high school teacher in Philadelphia because he announced that he was going to marry his same-sex partner, and in October the church fired a lesbian high school teacher in Arkansas after she had married her same-sex partner.
This is the love that Jesus Christ taught?
The Catholick church also still staunchly opposes not only abortion, but even simple birth control, despite the obvious pain and suffering that overpopulation causes, including poverty, starvation and child abuse, and the obvious destruction to the planet that human overpopulation causes.
But no — Pope Francis, like Barack Obama, sure can give a good speech, so, like Barack Obama has been (twice), Pope Francis is TIME's "Person of the Year."
And just like being president of the U.S. pretty much means that you're going to be named TIME's "Person of the Year" one to even three times, being pope means that there's a good chance that you'll be named "Person of the Year."
Pope Francis is the third pope to be named "Person of the Year" since TIME began the designation in 1927. Since 1927 there have been eight popes, including Francis, but one of those eight popes died after little more than a month after he became pope, so if you are pope, your chances of becoming TIME's "Person of the Year" are about 50-50.
I don't know — it seems to me that being president of the U.S. or pope is enough of a reward; TIME has to reward you, too?
TIME magazine proclaims Pope Francis to be "the people's pope" and notes of Francis that "The first non-European pope in 1,200 years is poised to transform a place that measures change by the century."
As I have written, because Francis was born to Italian parents in Argentina, in my book he's still pretty much yet another Italian pope — not a "non-European pope," except only technically — and maybe he is "poised to transform" the backasswards Catholick church, but so was Obama poised in 2009 to be a U.S. president for peace.
Have we really devolved to the point that we're rewarding people for what they could or might do, instead of for what they actually have done?
My choice for "Person of the Year," hands down, as I wrote, was whistleblower and patriot Edward Snowden, who, given the fact that he doesn't have the power base that a pope or a president has, in exposing the illegal, unethical and unconstitutional mass spying that the U.S. government has been perpetrating for some years now at home and abroad, has been much more courageous than has Pope Francis, and probably has done much greater good for many more people than Francis ever will do during his entire papacy, however long it lasts. (Yes, I factor in the overpopulation and its attendant harm that Francis still advocates, and that's a big fucking negative.)
But TIME wussed out and went with the easier and lazier choice of Pope Francis, and put Edward Snowden at second place, and put same-sex-marriage warrior Edith Windsor, whose lawsuit brought about the U.S. Supreme Court's killing of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" (a.k.a. DOMA) as unconstitutional — (arguably) the high court's first step in prohibiting the prohibition of same-sex marriage in all 50 states, since to prohibit it is indeed unconstitutional — at third place.
I'd say that two out of three isn't bad, but Pope Francis didn't belong even in the top three. I don't know that he'd have made even my top 10.
TIME screwed Snowden of his rightful first place, and the rest of us along with him. As usual, the powers that be, such as the Catholick church, remain on top, while we, the people, as usual, remain second-class citizens, if that.
I guess we're just lucky that TIME didn't name Miley Cyrus its "Person of the Year."
That, apparently, was the best that we could hope for from the wonderful people at TIME.
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Ted Rall is no racist; the Obamabots, on the other hand…
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Progressive writer and editorial cartoonist Ted Rall has been labeled — and libeled — as a "racist" over at Obamabot Central — er, at the Daily Kos.
It's sad and pathetic.
I don't know Rall personally, but I've been following his work for more than a decade now, and I can say that he's no racist.* I have most of his books (I've read at least a few of them from cover to cover) and have read many if not most of his columns and editorial cartoons over the past decade-plus, and if I'd ever had a whiff of a hint that he harbors racist beliefs/views, I would have stopped reading his work a long time ago.
The "evidence" of Rall's "racism"? He draws Barack Obama — poorly! (Um, he draws everyone poorly — I like Rall's writing more than I like his cartoons, the concepts of which I like better than their artistic execution.) And Rall colors Obama a shade of tan or brown!
Horrors!
"President" George W. Bush got no better treatment from Rall, who often if not usually portrayed Bush unshaven and in a military dictator's outfit and with snot (the result of cocaine use, I presume) coming out of his nose:
Rall often drew Bush in what one might deem to be a simian fashion, as Rall has been accused of depicting Obama. (Since we're all primates, since we all resemble our simian cousins to some degree, charges of the intentional simian-ization of another really need to be grounded. [Depicting one with a tail or with a banana or swinging from a tree, for instance, would be such grounds…])
Anyway, the way that Rall has depicted both George W. Bush and Barack Obama has not been exactly flattering. But Rall is an editorial cartoonist. It's not his job to flatter, perhaps especially not his job to flatter the most powerful politician in the world, the president of the United States, whoever it is at the time.
I could argue, easily, that President Barack Obama has been even worse than "President" Bush was. I mean, at least with Bush, we knew what we were getting; we knew what to expect. Bush started off by stealing the presidential election of 2000. How, exactly, was it going to get better from there?
President Hopey-Changey, however, started off by winning a presidential election, fairly and squarely — through his ubiquitous, relentless promises of "hope" and "change."
We progressives weren't sure what to expect. Might this new political rock star actually deliver?
We took the chance on Obama, and alas, he has not delivered — he hasn't even substantially tried to deliver — on his campaign promises, and who knows how many young Americans Obama fired up over the political process in 2008 but turned off from politics after his incredibly unremarkable, lackluster-at-best presidency? (The Occupy movement certainly wasn't about what Obama was doing, but was about what he'd promised to do if he were sent to the White House but once actually was in the White House refused to do.)
How do you gain back that trust? Can you? Ever?
That might be, in the end, Obama's largest sin: causing the political disengagement of an entire generation of Americans to whom he very apparently fucking lied, repeatedly and over a long time, in order to gain the highest elected office of the land.
Is anyone, perhaps especially if he or she is white — like I am — who actually holds an elected official accountable to his or her own fucking campaign promises — who actually does that before-and-after comparison — a "racist" if he or she points out that the elected official has not fulfilled his or her own campaign promises if that elected official is not white? Is that it?
What is the difference between hating everything that emanates from Obama largely or even primarily because he's part African and loving everything that emanates from Obama (or, at the very least, excusing everything that emanates from Obama, including not only his inexcusable, utter inaction on such progressive priorities as fighting poverty, reducing the bloated-beyond-belief military-corporate complex and its colossal budget, and stopping environmental degradation, but also even illegal and unconstitutional secret governmental spying upon the masses and slaughter by killer drones) largely or even primarily because he's part African?
Aren't both stances steeped in racism? Don't both stances make Obama's racial composition the thing about him that matters the most?
Wouldn't it be racist to expect less of Obama than we would expect of a white president who had campaigned as a progressive? (On that note, as I have rhetorically asked before, wouldn't an actually progressive white president, perversely ironically, have been much better for black Americans, as a whole, than the do-nothing, center-right Obama has been?)
Ted Rall has been critical of Obama because of Obama's wrongdoings and Obama's refusal to be the progressive president that he relentlessly promised the nation he would be — and that he could have been, the Obamabots' myriad of poor excuses and pathetic apologies notwithstanding.
Rall has not been critical of Obama because of Obama's race.
Those so-called Democrats or liberals who pillory actual progressives like Ted Rall don't do themselves or their "cause" any favors.
Obama lost votes from 2008 to 2012, not only in terms of the percentage of the popular vote, but in terms of actual number of votes.** His approval ratings right now hover only in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Had Obama been the president he had promised he would be, he could have, I think, done even better in 2012 than he did in 2008, and his approval ratings would be much better than they are.
Where does the Democratic Party stand right now?
Well, let's just say that I can see the faux centrist Chris Christie, if he can make it out of the Repugnican Tea Party presidential primary season alive, fairly easily beating Billary Clinton's uncharismatic, centrist, pro-corporate ass in November 2016, given how much Obama — and (ironically) Bill Clinton before him — have damaged the Democratic Party by alienating the party's traditionally progressive base (let me repeat: the party's base) by dragging the party further and further to the right.
The Democratic Party hacks are fools if (well, they are fools, no ifs, ands or buts) they believe that they can put the wooden, boring Billary in the White House without the support of the party's traditionally progressive base — and we, the base, aren't remotely fired up over the center-right Billary Clinton.
The Democratic Party establishment could use all of the support that it can get right now, and calling everyone who dares to criticize President Hopey-Changey (especially while white) a "racist" not only is slimily defamatory, but alienates the support of white progressives that the Democratic Party cannot afford to lose if it wants to remain viable.
*My definition of "racism" — and I think it's important that we define our terms in our discussions of race and racism — is something like this: the ingrained belief that any one race (usually one's own) is superior to another race, and the practice of judging others (and perhaps also behaving toward others) based upon this belief.
Some (perhaps especially academics) have posited that it's impossible for a member of a historically racially discriminated-against minority group to be racist toward a member of a historically oppressive, politically stronger racial group, but I wholeheartedly disagree.
To me, the heart and soul of the definition of "racism" isn't the race of the individual we are talking about (duh), but is about the individual's beliefs regarding others of another race (and sometimes the individual's resultant behaviors toward others of another race).
We cannot maintain both that race shouldn't matter, but that only principles should matter, and that only white people can be racist because the definition of a racist depends upon the individual's race.
In a nutshell, if you see an individual's race before you see another individual, another human being, then you are, in my book, probably racist to at least some degree.
**Obama won more than 3.5 million fewer votes in 2012 than he did in 2008, and while he won 52.9 percent of the popular vote in 2008, he was down to 51.1 percent in 2012.
As I have noted here before, while I voted for Obama in 2008 (when I walked into my polling place, I had it down to Obama or Ralph Nader, and blackened in the oval next to Obama's name at rather the last second), I could not, in good conscience, vote for Obama again in 2012; in 2012 I voted for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein.
The question for Billary should she run for the White House in 2016, I think, is whether or not she can stem the hemorrhaging of the progressive support of the Democratic Party. I can't see how she can, given that she and Obama are two center-right peas in a pod (indeed, they're both pod people…).
Update: Lest you believe that Barack Obama's lackluster-at-best presidency hasn't harmed his party, you should read this Reuters news article that I just read. An excerpt:
Young Americans are unhappy with virtually every major thing President Barack Obama has done since he was re-elected, but they would still vote for him today, according to the results of a Harvard University survey released [today].
The national poll by Harvard's Institute of Politics of more than 2,000 people aged 18 through 29 is intended to provide insight into the political views of the youngest U.S. voters. This increasingly influential demographic known as the "millennial generation" has been a traditional base of Obama's support.
More than 50 percent of respondents in the survey, taken between October 30 and November 11, said they disapproved of how the Democratic president handled key issues in his second term, including Syria, Iran, the economy, healthcare and the federal budget deficit.
Most cited the economy as their top concern.
Still, disapproval ratings were higher for both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. And a plurality of respondents, 46 percent, said they would still vote for Obama for president if they could recast their 2012 ballots, compared with 35 percent who said they would vote for the then-Republican nominee, Mitt Romney.
Some 55 percent of the survey respondents who reported casting ballots in the 2012 presidential election said they had voted for Obama, compared with 33 percent for Romney.
Institute of Politics Director Trey Grayson said the poll revealed cracks forming in Obama's base.
"This isn't a problem for Obama because he's not coming up for election again," Grayson said in a conference call with reporters. "But it is a potential problem for any Democratic candidate seeking to mobilize young Americans." …
I recommend the entire article, which is here.
Note that apparently the youthful poll respondents were asked only whether they would vote for Obama or for Mittens Romney if they could vote again. They apparently were not asked whether they would vote for Obama or for an actually progressive candidate (instead of a center-right sellout) if they had that choice.
It's telling that almost 10 percent of the respondents indicated that just a year after his re-election, they already regret having voted for Obama last year.
Can the Democrats really afford to lose almost 10 percent of the youthful vote? Or a similarly large chunk of the white progressive vote by calling Obama's detractors who happen to be white "racist"?
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