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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31

Billy Name, aging Warhol star who actually lived in Andy’s Factory (between 1963 - 1968), was in a choice spot to snap pictures of the daily routine of the “superstars” who lounged about getting their pictures taken, taking drugs, making silkscreens, and witnessing Valerie Solanas shoot the silver-haired Pop Tart. Name actually created the silver look of the Factory, unrolling miles of aluminum foil and turning the place into a museum-disco-shrine.

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31

File this one under Must…Have…NOW: Sarah Dennis at the gorgeous Toast and Tables made my day yesterday with her post about Monique Lhuillier’s new tableware line: Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton is an exclusive collection of formal fine china, tableware, crystal and glass stemware, as well as ceramic, crystal and glass giftware. The collection made its much anticipated debut at this month’s New York Tabletop Market. Although high-quality bone china is often only associated with formal fine dining, the Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton collection is extremely durable, intended for everyday use, yet is also highly sophisticated for special entertaining. The collection, which is as chic and stylish as her bridal and evening gowns, will be carried exclusively at Bloomingdales in the U.S.

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31

Sitting aboard my cozy LAN flight from Buenos Aires, I enjoyed some of Argentina’s famous chocolates, a nice cup of tea and anxiously awaited our arrival into Bariloche. With each turn of the engine my inner outdoorsman began to emerge and I could feel us approaching those beautiful Andes Mountains. When the wheels finally touched the runway I rushed out of the plane, eager to catch that first sight of the Andes and Lake Nahuel Huapi bordering Bariloche. One glance was inspiration enough to quickly get to a hostel, drop off my bags, and head out into the rugged outdoors.

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31

There are more and more of these dead leaves in Paris as… there are more and more trees in the streets of Paris (apparently - even if it’s not easy to check - 6 400 new trees were planted over the last 7 years by the City town hall). I took this photo in Montmartre, not far from the Sacr? Coeur. By the way, if you like the French song “Autumn Leaves”, here is a version by Yves Montand.

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31

Jeune mariee de Rabat, 1930, photograph by Jean Besancenot.

Oh, I hardly recognised you in that wonderful costume! Do you like my Moroccan bride’s outfit? It was hand-embroidered and beaded, which took many, many hours to complete. And what about the maquillage? Thankfully, that’s not Super Glue holding the beads. But the headpiece is a little heavy. Perhaps it will cause me to lose my balance when belly-dancing. And we are belly-dancing at this Bloglandia international party, are we not? Mais oui, mes amies!

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31

There’s a new Carnival in town. And it’s huge! Far better than Boom na Boom, Star City and other carnivals we’ve (out-)grown to love.

It’s right next to the phenomenal Mall of Asia and it’s sure to attract the crowds (and traffic). The place is poised to be the place to be during the Christmas holidays revelry.

Global Fun Carnival is the first european-style carnival to travel into Asia and is also the only carnival in the world to bring The Booster, which is one of the only 2 in the world, to Asia.

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 30

It’s difficult to fathom the extraordinary quantities of water that flow over Iguazu Falls and into the deep unknown. Words can only do so much; it is one of those places you have to see to believe.

So here’s a new perspective. Perhaps this short video clip gives you an inkling of the magnitude of the Devil’s Throat at Iguazu falls and the mesmerizing effect of being there. In order to appreciate all that Iguazu has to offer we recommend spending 2 full days in the park.

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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 30

French Expression: Ah buh oui, uh?

Meaning: That’s just the way things are. That’s life. Some things will never change. Yesssirrybob. I told you so. Welcome to France. Tough shit.

Anyone who’s ever taken a linguistics class or traveled abroad knows that the flavor of a language

posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 30

Here are anagrams of a few other of my favorite publications I wasted an afternoon finding….

Le Figaro
Log Afire
Frail Ego
A Frog Lie

Le Monde
Led Me On

Lib?ration
Alien Orbit
Alibi Toner
Latrine Bio
Able in Riot

Le Canard Enchain?
Adrenaline Chance
Cancan Header Line
Adrenal Acne Niche
Enhanced Clean Air

International Herald Tribune
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 30

I know, I know, travel around Thanksgiving and the December holidays is either….

1) already nailed down at your household, and reservations/tickets have been in hand for months, or

2) OMG, Thanksgiving is when?!

Look, it’s not too late; you can still be a family travel genius.