posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 22
In search of the perfect North Face Outerwear? We are here to help. While there is plenty of great North Face outerwear, we have collected some of our favorite choice to share with you.
Not sure which one is right for you? These are some of our favorites:
Tritronix Triclimate JacketStichless Fountainhead Guide JacketModulus Jacket Chronicle Down Jacket
North Face Outerwear – A great way to layer.
Layering is one of the many important skills in outdoor activities. No matter if you are doing a thru hike on the AT or camping on a Costa Rican beach, layering is an important skill to master. No matter what type of destination you plan on traveling to, there is a piece of North Face Outerwear for you.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 12
You will ask yourself why you waited so long - one visit to this island paradise will convince you to come back again and again. Anna Maria Island - located just off the coast of Sarasota, FL is a laid back vacation getaway. Miles of sandy beaches and rejuvenating sunshine will maximize your vacation experience.
Where to stay:
Options are endless, if you’re interested in a vacation rental on Anna Maria Island you should try out Island Real Estate, the choices and selection are unmatched. If you’re an on the beach and pampered kind of traveler, a bed and breakfast might be just your speed.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 6
Traveling with the family can afford some of the most memorable vacations for years to come. With proper planning and research, you can ensure that your family vacation pleases even the pickiest member of the family. But with so many choices available, how does one choose the perfect destination? Budget, location, activities and amenities are all factors that help determine a location the whole family will enjoy. The following five travel tips will get even the most inexperienced travelers on the road to their ideal summer vacation in 2006.
Plan ahead. Accommodations can be sold out or unavailable by early summer. The Travel Industry Association of America, who conducted an online survey of 1,519 U.S. adults aged 18 and over in January 2006, reports that 21 percent of Americans who are planning to travel this summer had already arranged lodging at their destination. The rest were either exploring their options for where to stay (28 percent) or had not yet selected the specific destination for their trip (32 percent). The age of the internet makes research and booking easy and fairly painless. Chamber of Commerce websites make finding destination activities and outings simple. Getting the whole family excited about your trip can be as easy as spending 20 minutes around the computer looking at websites that bring the destination right into your home.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 23
On Monday, I came across an exhibition of film noir props at Les Passages in Boulogne-Billancourt. I didn’t have my camera, but inspired by the exhibit and the Writers Island prompt “the stranger,” I went home and wrote this poem. Armed with my camera, today I returned to the exhibition, where a security guard stopped me at the first photo. I smiled and apologised and the minute his back was turned, sneaked a few more photos. The one above is of a French police station, complete with two baguettes and bottles of beer for the fictional officers’ lunch. At far left you can see the edge of a vintage movie camera.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 21
Buying the newspaper, man wearing a kilt, Wye, England. Photo by David Holmes.
Hooray, it’s Sunday, with plenty of time to read newspapers and books and do whatever else you like! This afternoon, I’m baking a honey pound cake, from the October Country Living magazine, sent by my lovely friend Vanessa. Then I’ll descend into the cave (wine cellar) to search yet again for a bag of important documents ( Saturday’s search proved futile). And what an overwhelming task it is!
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 20
Per the Sunday Scribblings prompt, “My first act as queen will be…”
Two leaders currently batting about inflammatory talk of “World War III:”
I’d have them stand
face-to-face,
those war-mongering
blustering fools
always threatening
to blow each other up,
yet hiding behind rhetoric
that fuels the fire.
A certain “relevant” president:
Sit down for a chat
with the residents of New Orleans
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 18
We know its bad manners to brag (tall poppy syndrome and all that) but we can’t help but share this good news. Last week while we were chomping turkey in Beantown, The Times online published their list of the 50 Best Travel Websites of 2007 and iTravel iShop is on the list. The Times says the list was “a recognition of sites that have shown real innovation during 2007 and which have launched or improved their offerings to become truly worthy of being added to a favourites list.” The list puts us in good company with websites we love, like Gridskipper, TripAdvisor and Coolhunter, and the list included plenty of sites we haven’t heard of, but are eager to check out. So thank you to The Times, and we’re off to do some celebrating now.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 18
October 17th 2007
I was looking forward to my badminton match tonight when I get a call from my wife. “The strikes starts tonight at 8pm, not tomorrow!” she says. So I look on the net, all I find are details about the schedule tomorrow. I ask my coworkers and they confirm. I send an instant message to my badminton partner and give her the bad news. We decide to cancel, afraid of being stuck far away from home.
This is one of the biggest strikes in a long time. All the unions are participating. Tomorrow the traffic will be 15-25% for the metro. Already when it’s 100% the metro is completely saturated, with people pushing, shoving, and often arguing just to get on the next train. Even just 50% would be totally unusable during rush hour, but 15%? Forget it. And the 15% was for rush hour, outside of rush hour there will be practically no metro.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 17
With the planned transportation strike tomorrow, residents are looking for ways to make their appointed rounds. The strike is anticipated to begin late tomorrow evening and end Friday morning at 8 am.This will be the first time that the Velib program has been put to the test. Already, savvy commuters have been lining up alternative methods of transportation. Automobile traffic is understandably expected to be a mess. The carpooling initiative has decided not to charge its normal rates for the duration of the strike. Taxis, motorcycle taxis, and boats along the Seine are all expected to pick up a lot of the movement, but are already maxed out with reservations, according to news sources. Even Segways are expected to be booked solid.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 17
Rooftop sculpture, The Old Bank Hotel, Oxford, England.
“Manuel works for 30 years without stopping. He brings up his children, sets a good example and devotes all his time to work, never asking: ‘Does what I’m doing have any meaning?’ His one thought is that the busier he is, the more important he will be in the eyes of the world.
“His children grow up and leave home. He gets a promotion at work. One day, he receives a watch or a pen, as a reward for all those years of devotion. His friends shed a few tears and the longed-for moment arrives: he’s retired, free to do whatever he wants!
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