Hey, That’s My Dad You’re Talking About!

A reader feels torn between separated parents, one of whom hides none of the anger she harbors toward her ex.

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Gala

Gala is an independent festival that took place in its new location Peckham Rye Park on Sunday 27th of May, previously held in Brockwell Park. It is a day filled with live music, pop-up London based eateries and breweries such as Honest Burgers, Other Side Fried and Frontier which added a strong South London street […]

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25 and Still Alive

“I’m fine,” I say. But I’m not fine. I almost died at 24 of a heart attack caused by a rare autoimmune disorder.

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5 Tips to Sleep Better on Your Next Trip

We all have tricks to beat jet lag and get a good night’s sleep when traveling, but these five tips will help, no matter where you roam.

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A More Egalitarian Hospital Culture Is Better for Everyone

A new study proves that hospitals can change, and that a more open culture can help patients do better.

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Cancer Group Calls for Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at Age 45

The American Cancer Society says routine screening should begin at age 45, rather than 50, reflecting the rise of colorectal cancer in younger patients.

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Want a Divorce in China? You Might Have to Fail a Quiz First.

In some parts of China, couples hoping to split up have been tested on their knowledge of each other. High scorers were encouraged to work on the marriage.

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Hate High-Intensity Exercise? Try It. You Might Like It.

Just trying a H.I.I.T. workout for the first time may be a critical step in including high-intensity training as part of your everyday routine.

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Scared of High-Intensity Interval Training? A Heart Monitor Can Make it Fun and Easy

The popular fitness trend sounds brutal. But a simple tool can make it speed by.

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My Relationship Makes Me Feel Excruciatingly Lonely. But I Love Her!

A 22-year-old says his relationship makes him miserable. So why does he stay?

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Put a Ring on It? Millennial Couples Are in No Hurry

Young adults not only marry and have children later than previous generations, they take more time to get to know each other before tying the knot.

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Swannies and 12welve Eyes Brewing Introduce Swannies Summer Ale

Golf Apparel Brand Celebrates Father’s Day with Branded Craft Beer

(Minneapolis, MN) – Swannies – creator of stylish, comfortable and fun clothing popular among millennial golfers – announces the launch of its own Swannies Summer Ale.

In collaboration with 12welve Eyes Brewing, the brand will introduce the craft brew Sunday, June 17 at Southern Hills Golf Course in Farmington, Minn. A refreshing, golden ale ideal for sipping on summer afternoons, Swannies Summer Ale will debut at a Swannies and 12welve Eyes Brewing-hosted golf outing and kickoff event featuring kegs of the brew and $1 pints – register here.

“Our partnership with 12welve Eyes Brewing is a natural brand extension as we aim to create a fun and relaxed experience on the golf course,” says Adam Iversen, co-founder of Swannies Apparel. “Swannies Summer Ale, plus our Party Scramble Series, are just a few of the ways we reaching our goal of creating an enjoyable golf atmosphere for everyone.”

Also new for the season is the Swannies 2018 Party Scramble series – a millennial-focused, fun-filled format where golf teams meet up at a local bar or brewery before competing in a traditional nine-hole scramble with three party games between holes. After the brand’s successful inaugural event last August, the brand-sponsored series will hit 16 metro areas including Chicago, Cincinnati, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Tampa, Tucson, Washington D.C. and more. Learn more here.

About Swannies Apparel

Headquartered in Minneapolis and co-founded by Adam Iversen, Matt Stang and Sam Swanson, Swannies Apparel Co. creates and advances a culture of fun and excitement around the game of golf.

Launching as a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, Swannies initially developed the “Swannies Classic Golf Sandal,” a spikeless flip flop worn on and off the course. Building upon that success, Swannies has evolved into a full men’s apparel brand and events promotion team dedicated to connecting people through enjoyment of the game. Designed with casual comfort in mind, the Swannies line of casual-inspired performance polos, graphic t-shirts, hoodies, mesh-back hats, shorts, flip flop golf sandals and other accessories are available at more than 250 golf courses, country clubs and resorts nationwide and at swannies.co.

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A Warning to Women of a Certain Age: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Nightdress

Pamela Druckerman — horrified when waiters began calling her “madame,” not “mademoiselle” — has written a book about women and middle age, “There Are No Grown-Ups.”

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How to Minimize the Risk of Food Poisoning

You can protect yourself up to a point if you take proper precautions with the foods you purchase.

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Pools, Sex and Sleep

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Reluctant Keepers of a Brother With Autism

We have always believed that our twins should take responsibility for their older brother when we no longer can.

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Tassi the Goat Gives Birth to Goat Twins During Goat Yoga

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Greenbrier Ashford Short Course Scheduled for August opening

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – (May 24, 2018): The newest addition to the award-winning golf offerings at The Greenbrier and The Greenbrier Sporting Club will follow in the tradition of excellence that has become synonymous with America’s Resort, but it will also provide a fresh and unique option for today’s modern golfer.

Scheduled for an August 2018 opening, The Ashford Short Course at The Greenbrier Sporting Club will be a walking-only 9-hole loop of par 3 holes ranging from 56 to 112 yards in length. The holes will pay tribute to revered architects and courses around the world and provide a relaxed family environment that will be entertaining for golfers of all levels and abilities.

Available for both members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club and guests of The Greenbrier, the newest golf offering will perfectly complement the courses already in place – The Old White TPC, which hosts The Greenbrier Classic annually, the redesigned Meadows Course, which features signature stacked sod bunkers, and The Snead Course, an award-winning Tom Fazio design exclusive to members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club.

“The Greenbrier is known around the world for first-class golf, and this is just another example of our commitment to giving guests what they desire,” said Robert Harris, Vice President of Golf at The Greenbrier. “The Ashford will provide an opportunity for something new and different on days where guests and members just don’t have time to play 18 holes. We’re incredibly excited to add The Ashford to The Greenbrier collection.”

In addition to providing a place for beginners to learn the game or an experienced golfer to work out the rust in his or her short game, the course will host unique events like night golf and closest to the pin contests.

The new course’s name, The Ashford Short Course, pays tribute to the rich history at The Greenbrier and remembers a unique moment in The Greenbrier’s more than 240-year past.

In 1942, the historic resort was sold to the United States Army, and it became a hospital for sick and wounded soldiers during World War II. Named for Army physician Col. Bailey K. Ashford, Ashford General Hospital treated more than 25,000 soldiers from 1942 through 1946. It employed 45 doctors, 100 nurses and 500 enlisted men, along with hundreds of volunteers. The recovering servicemen benefited by using The Greenbrier’s immaculate facilities – including the pool, the golf courses and the tennis courts – during their recovery.

“We’re incredibly proud of our history at The Greenbrier, and we want to do all we can to make sure it isn’t lost,” said Dr. Jill Justice, President, The Greenbrier. “The Ashford name honors the men and women who spent time here in service to this great country, and it fits perfectly on this exciting new course.”

Set in the valley floor with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, the course will be accompanied by seven new home sites for members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club.

“With its close proximity to the Members Lodge, the course is convenient for all of our members before or after lunch or dinner or anytime they have a little extra time,” said Larry Klein, Vice President and General Manager of The Greenbrier Sporting Club. “We can’t wait for everyone to try it.”

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It Was Just a Pat on the Back!

One person’s gesture of concern is a colleague’s cause for alarm.

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Bob Hope’s Traveling Exhibition Lands Where His Journey Began – in Ellis Island

After entering America through Ellis Island, Bob Hope’s Hall of Fame traveling exhibition is set to return to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration on May 26th
ELLIS ISLAND, New York (May 24, 2018) – Since 2011, fans and museum-goers across the United States have had an opportunity to experience the traveling exhibition, “Bob Hope: An American Treasure.” Beginning May 26, 2018 this wildly popular exhibition will make its way back to the place where Bob Hope’s journey to success began – the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

Hope immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in 1908, traveling aboard the S.S. Philadelphia with his mother and five brothers. His life story exemplifies the experience of more than 12 million people who came to the United States through Ellis Island in pursuit of the American dream. The third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum was renamed to the Bob Hope Memorial Library in 2010, a dedication to Hope and his lifetime achievements.

With the support of the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, the Hall of Fame spun its “Shanks for the Memory” exhibit into this traveling exhibition. While the World Golf Hall of Fame Member passed away nearly 15 years ago, his legacy has remained alive through this exhibition, which includes rare artifacts, personal memorabilia, video, pictures and a bevy of memories from his contributions to the game of golf and his country.

“We’re thrilled to share Bob Hope’s legacy with the people visiting Ellis Island,” said Jack Peter, President of the World Golf Hall of Fame. “We believe this exhibition will inspire those who see it to achieve their own American dream just as Hope did in his 100 years of life.”

Having toured around the world in museums such as The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, The Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, and the Greenwich Heritage Centre Artillery Square in London during the Summer 2012 Olympics, the exhibition was most recently featured at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City, Utah.

“We welcome Bob Hope back to Ellis Island in spirit,” said John Piltzecker, Superintendent of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. “All the millions of immigrants passing through Ellis had hopes of freedom, opportunity and success. Mr. Hope certainly achieved those things beyond measure, and this exhibit gives some wonderful insights into his life. We are happy to be sharing his story with our visitors.”

The exhibition features artifacts spanning Hope’s early years, the rise of his stage, screen and radio career, his relationships with U.S. Presidents and his devotion to the U.S. military. Bob Hope is undeniably an emblematic icon in American media history. He appeared in more than 70 films and short films and hosted the Academy Awards a surpassing total of 14 times. Over the course of his 80-year career, he displayed his talents as a comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete and author. Known for his rapid-fire jokes and one-liners, Hope spent decades overseas touring to entertain American troops during World War II.

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Arccos Golf Launches Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence Platform

Arccos Golf Launches Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence Platform, Arccos Caddie 2.0, Powered by Microsoft Azure

Golf’s Smartest Caddie Now Provides Real-Time Guidance on Every Shot, Helping Users Play Smarter to Shoot Lower Scores

STAMFORD, Conn., May 24, 2018 – Arccos Golf today announced the release of its next-generation artificial intelligence platform, Arccos Caddie 2.0, which now provides players with real-time strategies for every shot on any hole in the world. Powered by Microsoft Azure, Arccos Caddie has also been made a free feature for all users of the Arccos 360 system.

Recently honored among the “World’s Most Innovative Companies 2018” by Fast Company, ranking #3 in the Sports category, Arccos boasts the golf industry’s richest data set. This includes over 100 million shots hit during 1 million rounds played by the Arccos community, and 418 million GPS mapping data points on 40,000+ courses worldwide. Through a series of hackfests and other collaborations, these resources were harnessed by Arccos engineers and Microsoft’s world class A.I. scientists. The result is a significant expansion of Arccos Caddie’s capabilities.

“The entire sports landscape is being revolutionized by advanced analytics, and golf is the most ideal sport for the application of these concepts,” said Sal Syed, Arccos CEO and Co-Founder. “Working with Microsoft, we’re plugging into a very traditional framework – the caddie/player relationship – and taking it to the next level through the power of A.I. Considering only 3% of golfers today have access to advice from a human caddie, we’re also helping democratize the caddie experience by making it available to anyone.”

Arccos Caddie 2.0 uses a wide variety of inputs to provide a golfer with real-time insights into their optimal and alternative strategies, as well as outcome predictions, for every shot they play. Factors considered include but are not limited to:
A user’s shot history
The historical performance of other Arccos users
Wind speed/direction and other weather conditions
Elevation changes
Hole geometry
Hazard locations
“The PGA TOUR has done a great job of using advanced analytics to help its players practice and perform their best,” said Mike Downey, Director, Principal Evangelist – Sports at Microsoft. “At other levels of the game, capturing the necessary on-course data has been a real challenge. Arccos has cracked that code and built a robust data set which they’re deploying via the Microsoft Azure cloud to the benefit of golfers worldwide.”

Winner of the Golf Digest Editor’s Choice Award for “Best Game Analyzer” three years running, the Arccos platform helps golfers of all skill levels play smarter to shoot lower scores. In 2017, Arccos users improved their handicap by an average of 3.55 strokes – a rate that’s 46.7x faster than the average player with a USGA handicap.

“Arccos Caddie demonstrates A.I. complementing human capability,” added Steve Guggenheimer, Corporate Vice President – A.I. Business at Microsoft. “Through the power of Microsoft Azure, amateur golfers have information at their fingertips that was not easily available before. A.I. will have a huge effect on the golf industry, and it is an exciting time to be in this space as we help Arccos lead the charge.”

In addition to Microsoft, Arccos is an official partner with Cobra Puma Golf, which recently launched golf’s first smart set, Cobra Connect Powered by Arccos. As part of this ongoing collaboration, every club in the Cobra KING F8 line features an Arccos sensor embedded in the grip. This helps players improve faster by automatically tracking and receiving actionable insights for every aspect of their game.

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CARRIAGE HOUSE OPENING COMPLETES RECONSTRUCTION OF THE GOLF COURSE AT ADARE MANOR

Brand New Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar and Terrace adds to 5* golf experience at the County Limerick castle and golf resort

Ireland’s newest five-star castle and golf resort in County Limerick, Adare Manor, has officially opened its Carriage House, offering a resort dining destination to complement The Golf Course at Adare Manor. The Carriage House, where guests can enjoy an artisan grill experience in a stylishly relaxed atmosphere, is complete with a glamorous cocktail bar and lounge, spacious glazed terrace, cigar lounge and private dining chamber.

Renovated to match the standards of The Golf Course, The Carriage House will welcome the resort’s golfers pre and post-round with an ambiance of relaxed elegance and effortless luxury. Every detail of the interior design has been chosen to celebrate the natural beauty of Adare Manor’s estate, whilst the glazed terrace makes it possible for guests to soak-up the estate’s impressive vistas year-round.

Paul Heery, General Manager of Adare Manor, said: “There has been much anticipation of the opening of The Carriage House Restaurant, Terrace and Bar. Our great team at Adare Manor have enjoyed putting the finishing touches to this wonderful addition to the resort with every detail complementing the views of the surrounding landscape of the Adare Manor estate and newly reopened golf course. We want all our guests to enjoy a comfortable, relaxing, yet luxurious dining experience, with the very best of Irish produce.

“Since we re-opened Adare Manor late last year, we have received huge local support, and we have welcomed guests from Adare, throughout Ireland and internationally. With the opening of The Carriage House, we look forward to now offering a new guest experience.”

Adare Manor recommends golfers visit The Terrace at the Carriage House where a relaxed breakfast menu can be enjoyed ahead of tackling the newly renovated Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Equally, lunch and light dining options reward golfers post-round with fresh local produce taking centre stage. Refined salads and sandwiches as well as gourmet pizzas are masterfully prepared in front of diners’ eyes in the show-kitchen, located in the heart of The Terrace.
The Carriage House rounds-off Adare Manor’s world-class golf experience following a two-year reconstruction commissioned by the ownership of the Adare Manor resort, the McManus Family, which saw the unveiling of The Golf Course at Adare Manor in April 2018. Presenting a layout to rival the finest in the world, the Fazio Design and Adare Manor teams have established a 7,509-yard championship golf course created to the most exacting of standards. Now with the Carriage House in operation, Adare Manor provides golfers with a complete luxury on and off course experience, including a comprehensively stocked Pro Shop and welcoming locker rooms.

Details of the new dining experience offered at The Carriage House are below:

The Carriage House Restaurant

The Carriage House Restaurant showcases the best in artisanal and local produce, prime Irish dry aged beef and fresh fish. Open for dinner daily, the menu shines a spotlight on Irish favourites with an elegant flare, including Connemara lamb and Atlantic lobster, alongside some of the best prime cuts of beef, grilled using sustainably sourced charcoal. The architectural highlight of the restaurant is its beautiful central skylight and delicate seeded glass panels that allow natural light to flood the room, offering an artfully lit ambiance from day to night. For private dining, The Carriage House offers an elegant private Chamber to accommodate parties of up to 28 persons, which can also double as an exclusive meeting room.

The Bar

The Bar is the social heart of the resort, offering light bites alongside a remarkable collection of fine wines, craft beers, and sophisticated cocktails. Designed as a perfect union of traditional Irish culture and elevated contemporary styling, the rich leathers, dark-stained oak furnishings and an impressive Breccia Capraia marble framed fireplace, offer a sense of timeless luxury.

The Terrace and The Cigar Lounge

The glazed Terrace is a culinary destination serving lunch and breakfast daily. Boasting striking views of the putting green of the newly reopened golf course and manicured landscape, the Terrace perfects the transition between indoors and out. Taking centre stage is the open show-kitchen, allowing guests to observe as chefs artfully prepare refined salads, sandwiches and gourmet pizzas. Adjoining the Terrace through a glazed wall is the intimate Cigar Lounge, perfect for those yearning to pair their smoke with a rare Irish whiskey from the hotel’s exceptional collection.

The Lounge

The Carriage House Lounge is a haven of peace and relaxation, an ideal area for reading or quiet conversations. In the evening, the lounge becomes a welcoming extension to the bar, where guests can relax over a drink or enjoy the company of friends.

The Golf Course at Adare Manor and Pro Shop

The Golf Course at Adare Manor was re-opened last month by four world-renowned Irish golfing stars, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shane Lowry. The course was completely redesigned, remodelled and rebuilt by a team lead by leading golf course architect Tom Fazio. Over a two-year reconstruction period, the Fazio Design and Adare Manor team created a 7,509-yard championship golf course to the most exacting of standards with the goal of establishing the course amongst the finest in the world. The Carriage House also offers a comprehensively stocked Pro Shop and welcoming locker rooms for golfers in the clubhouse.

Adare Manor plays a key role in the local community and it is estimated that the resort will contribute in excess of €15 million to the local economy annually.

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The Pets Are All Right (Even Though You’re Gone)

Pet trusts and wills can help ensure that your pets thrive should you die or become incapacitated.

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The Gift of a Box Full of Darkness

At the bottom of my box — after two deaths and a divorce — I found the gift of gratitude.

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Is Fish the Food of Love, and Babies?

Eating more fish was tied to more lovemaking, and more babies.

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How Nighttime Tablet and Phone Use Disturbs Sleep

When a person used an iPad instead of reading print before bedtime, he or she had a later sleep onset and suppressed levels of melatonin.

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The Boundary Between Abuse and B.D.S.M.

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The Resistance

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Should You ‘Speak Now’ Before They Say ‘I Do’?

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Are You a ‘Type D’ Athlete? Relax and Ask for Help

If you’re more Eeyore than Tigger when it comes to sports, reach out and elicit suggestions.

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I’m 70, and I Want to Still Want Sex

A woman grapples with a relationship that is sometimes sexual, sometimes emotionally intimate, but never really both at once.

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Island Resort & Casino: Sweetgrass Opens, Destination Prepares for New Sage Run Course this Summer

Golf packages are now available at the Upper Peninsula’s premier golf destination

Escanaba, MI – Spring and golf season have finally arrived in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, and Island Resort & Casino, located just outside of Escanaba, and its award winning Sweetgrass Golf Club have opened for the season. The resort is also preparing to open the third new golf course in Michigan in three years, Sage Run, when it comes online July 10.

Michigan has long been known as one of the top states for golf and the scenic Upper Peninsula region has quickly joined the ranks as a top golf destination thanks in large part to the growth and expansion of golf at the Island Resort & Casino.

Sweetgrass, designed by Paul Albanese, ranks among Golfweek’s Best Courses, as well as recognition by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State. Sweetgrass features an open layout with some of the game’s most exciting greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island, and Double-green). In addition, the course features some wonderful strategic holes including the famous island green No. 15, and some spectacular finishing par 5 holes on each side.

Sweetgrass is also part of the “Road to the LPGA” with its Symetra Tour Island Resort Championship (June 22-24) featuring the future of women’s professional golf.

Opening July 10, 2018 will be the Sage Run course, also designed by Albanese, which provides a different and fun golf experience. The land at Sage Run is 180 degrees in contrast from its sister course Sweetgrass with its prairie links style. The course meanders through beautiful Upper Peninsula hardwoods and open vistas including up and around a natural drumlin or ridge providing a scenic variety of shots creating a fun thrill ride for golfers.

Golfers seeking to escape the stress of the big city and experience a scenic and peaceful golf vacation among the rugged beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula should plan a trip to the Island Resort.

The Island Resort & Casino golf packages combine the best golf in the region led its Sweetgrass and new Sage Run courses. The fully customizable packages offer 1, 2, 3, and 4-night lodging options with up to four rounds of golf. Package prices range from $95 – $758 depending on the time of year and single/double occupancy. Golfers will also receive $5 promo cash, $5 Bingo coupon, $5 drink coupon, $5 dinner coupon per night, and $5 off spa services at the luxurious Drift Spa.

The destination is easily accessible via a pair of regional airports in Escanaba and Marquette connecting through Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing or Grand Rapids.

About Island Resort & Casino

Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula 13 miles west of Escanaba, Island Resort & Casino is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations spanning over 408,000 square feet. The resort features over 300 guest rooms including elegant suites and a 42 –site RV Park. The casino offers an all new poker room, craps, blackjack, Spanish 21, three card poker, let-it-ride, roulette, and bingo.

The resort amenities also include the luxurious Drift Spa offering a variety of high-end spa services with access to the resort’s salt water pool, steam rooms and sauna. Multiple dining options include the signature 5 Bridges Steak and Seafood House, 5 Bridges Pub, Firekeepers Restaurant, T. McC’s Sports Bar, Coral Reef Grille, Signature Subs & Pizza and The Coffee & Custard Shop featuring items from The Bakery. The Island regularly hosts headline entertainment in the intimate 1315 seat Showroom as well as weekly bands and comedy entertainers in Club 41. The Island Convention Center provides the perfect venue for special events, business meetings, and weddings.

Award-winning golf has become the centerpiece of the Island Resort & Casino. Sweetgrass, ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses, as well as recognition by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking, features an open layout with some of the game’s most fun greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island, and Double-green). Sweetgrass is also part of the “Road to the LPGA” with its Symetra Tour Island Resort Championship featuring the future of women’s golf. New for 2018 will be the Sage Run course, also designed by Paul Albanese (Sweetgrass) providing a different kind of golf experience where holes flow through the hardwoods and around a drumlin ridge.

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Reporting from Venice

I'm heading to Venice to catch the Vernissage of the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale and cover it for World-Architects. In turn, this blog will take a short, two-week break.



Ciao!

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Asthma Doesn’t Take a Vacation

Parents may feel reluctant to give medications every day to a child who does not look immediately ill, but experts say they should talk with a doctor first.

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How to Age Well and Stay in Your Home

Don’t wait for a crisis like a broken hip to modify an older person’s home.

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Book Review: Exhibiting the Postmodern

Exhibiting the Postmodern: The 1980 Venice Architecture Biennale by Léa-Catherine Szacka
Marsilio, 2017
Paperback, 264 pages



One week from today the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale opens to the public. To get myself in the mindset for a trip to Venice to cover the event for World-Architects, I just read this book that takes an in-depth look at the 1980 Biennale, what is considered the first true architecture Biennale in Venice (the art Biennales date back to the late 19th century). I've known about the The Presence of the Past exhibition, curated by Paolo Portoghesi, for a while, mainly through images of the "Strada Novissima" in the Arsenale. But reading Léa-Catherine Szacka's case study of the exhibition, I realized just how narrow my understanding was – limited in large part to a superficial appreciation of the twenty Postmodern facades lining the "Strada." But the exhibition was a bit more than those false fronts, and the lasting contribution of the exhibition is much more than the coming together of numerous Postmodern architects to create a temporary street. The book does an excellent job of presenting the exhibition's background, its reality during the Biennale (with many images I've never seen before, some unfortunately too small given the page layout), and its influence since. Here are some of the more interesting things I learned in the book – things either I never knew or have forgotten over the years:

• It was the first Biennale to be held in the Arsenale. Having been to four Biennales, I take their presence in the Arsenale for granted. But when Portoghesi encountered the long, impressive space, the military machines inside were covered in 20-30cm of dust.
• The 1980 Biennale was highly political, both in terms of Italian politics, which greatly impacted the Biennales of art from 1968 to 1980, and the internal politics of the organizers.
• Case in point, Kenneth Frampton was originally one of the exhibition's organizers, but he resigned three months before the show opened, due to the "collage-pastiche" direction of the show. He wrote a text critical of the event; it would have gone into the exhibition catalog but instead became the basis for his essay "Towards a Critical Regionalism" in The Anti-Aesthetic.
• The "Strada Novissima" facades were built by set builders who worked in the film industry in Rome but were basically unemployed at the time.
• The architects had exhibition spaces behind the "Strada Novissima" facades. So in addition to the relatively flat, full-size images created along the "street," the architects displayed projects through more conventional means: photographs and models.
• The exhibition in the Arsenale also had a mezzanine. Paolo Portoghesi was one of the 20 architects responsible for a facade in the Arsenale, but the space behind it was given over to a stair that took visitors upstairs to an exhibition of younger architects.
• The Presence of the Past had a display devoted to critics.Without Frampton, the critics were three: Charles Jencks, Christian Norberg-Schultz, and Vincent Scully. Meant to create intellectual debate among the positions of the various contributors via texts throughout the exhibition, the small display space that was ultimately built isolated them and made their contributions less memorable.
• The "Strada Novissima" traveled to Paris and San Francisco in 1981 and 1982, respectively. In each city, the message and means of display were modified to suit their new contexts: in an octagonal space in Paris and a linear space with the addition of a forced perspective in San Francisco.

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Me and My Numb Thumb: A Tale of Tech, Texts and Tendons

Continually texting and emailing from her smartphone strained the tendons in this tech reporter’s phone thumb, which turns out to be an increasingly common condition.

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Trellis Townhomes Port Coquitlam – Plans, Availability, Prices

 

At a Glance

Trellis Townhomes 1818 Harbour Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1A3

• 2 traffic lights and 22 minutes from Vancouver
• 17 Townhouse units
• parklike grounds
• sizes range from 1429 to 1516 square feet
• 9′ Ceilings on main floor
• three Bedrooms with 2 full baths up
• open concept living on the main, and a bonus finished flex space down
• Riverside Trail Network starts just a short stroll away
• prices starting in the mid $700,000’s

Urban Connected. Nature Immersed

Trellis Townhomes is a new townhouse development currently in preconstruction at 1818 Harbour Street, Port Coquitlam.  Greenbelt living awaits among the park-like grounds at Trellis. The expansive yards and serene landscaping have all been designed in harmony with Trellis Townhomes’ unique location.

Nestled alongside a gently-flowing watercourse, Port Coquitlam’s beautiful Riverside Trail Network starts just a short stroll away.

Floorplans and finishings are designed with the family in mind. Stylish, yet resilient quartz countertops and vinyl plank laminate – as dapper as it is durable – All compliment the contemporary, soft close cabinetry of your spacious, open concept kitchen.

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Floor Plans for Trellis

• Trellis Townhomes offer bright, open concept, family-friendly 3 bedroom floor plans featuring 9’ ceilings on the main floor, plenty of storage space, enclosed garages with extra driveway parking and private, fenced yards.
• Trellis interiors come in two stylish designer-coordinated colour schemes.
• Flooring in both packages includes beautiful wide plank vinyl in main floor living areas, cozy carpet in bedrooms and elegant tile in bathrooms and entry.
• Spacious, livable kitchens feature square edge quartz kitchen countertops, enhanced by contemporary shaker style maple veneer soft-close cabinets.
• Each home is outfitted with sleek stainless steel kitchen appliances featuring a smooth top slide-in range with OTR microwave/hood fan and a French door fridge with ice and water.
• A family sized washer and dryer set is also included in each home.
• Choose from 3 bedroom townhomes.
• Sales for available units range in price from $759,900 to $829,900.

Amenities at Trellis
In addition to commercial space, Meridian will offer 14,000 sq ft of amenities.

Parking and Storage
Included in the purchase price

Maintenance Fees at Trellis
TBA.

Developer Team Quantum Properties, a British Columbia company, has been developing properties and constructing multi-family residential and commercial buildings since 2000. The Quantum Properties Group of Companies is guided by a strong senior management team with decades of real estate experience in construction, appraisal, development, design and sales.

Quantum Properties is committed to our purchasers and committed to the communities we build in. We believe in supporting the local economy by employing local residents and buying from local businesses. We proudly employ many of the Lower Mainland’s finest craftspeople and highly skilled tradespeople — including our own in–house team of construction professionals — ensuring top quality homes for our purchasers.

The Quantum Properties group includes Quantum Properties Construction and Quantum Realty, the sales, marketing and property management division for all Quantum projects. 

Construction Start Date:

2018.  Sales Start June 2018

 

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Less but Better

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Golf Pride is Trusted by 81% of the Field, Including the Winner, at THE PLAYERS Championship

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. … Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the overwhelming choice in swing and putter grips used at the 2018 Players Championship, with 116 players trusting the brand without any paid endorsements.

In fact, 8 of the top 10 finishers used Golf Pride, including THE PLAYERS Champion who relied upon the brand’s Tour Velvet, a model synonymous with major wins. The tournament also resulted in a new #1 player in the Official World Golf Rankings. The new top-ranked player also trusts his game to Golf Pride, making it 26 consecutive players ranked #1 that choose the #1 Grip in Golf. Additionally, Golf Pride’s new, breakthrough ALIGN Technology was used on as many players’ irons as any competitive model, further validating the innovation the company continuously brings to market.

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Belle Isle Townhomes – Prices, Plans, Availability

At a Glance

• located in Lions Gate Village, North Vancouver
• 88 townhomes with 1 to 3 bedrooms
• 12 x 3-storey buildings
• 242 underground parking stalls
• near Belle Isle Park
• close to Capilano River trail network
• walking distance to Park Royal Shopping Centre
• 15-minute drive to downtown Vancouver

Live Modern. Live Parkside
A new place to feel alive. A new way to live. A new home on the park to call yours. The modern parkside homes at Belle Isle seamlessly blend today with tomorrow, comfort with innovation, and design with nature. Set in North Vancouver’s recently envisioned Lions Gate Village, with the revitalizing flow of the Capilano River nearby, Belle Isle will belong to a complete, forward-thinking community where everything is brand new. With features like expansive private roof decks, EV charging in the secured underground parkade, and climate control inside homes, architecture and interiors converge original ideas with the tried-and-true to create sophisticated spaces for progressive families.

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Lions Gate Village will be a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented neighbourhood, with local-serving businesses, jobs, a community recreation centre, and a mix of housing options for residents at every stage of life. Building on its proximity to the Lion’s Gate Bridge, to frequent transit and commercial services, and to highly-valued parks and natural areas, the community plan aims to create a revitalized, pedestrian-oriented heart at the centre of Lions Gate Village. Amenities will be concentrated at the Village core, including a community recreation centre, commercial and retail space, a community plaza, a daycare facility, a playground, and access to parks and trails. Surrounding the core will be a variety of housing options, making this neighbourhood appealing to all residents.

Pricing for Belle Isle Townhomes
This project is in its development application phase. I expect Belle Isle Townhomes will attract considerable interest. For those with a serious intent to purchase, I recommend you sign up to our VIP list above for priority access to project updates.

Floor Plans for Belle Isle Townhomes
Citimark plans to construct 88 townhouse units in 11 three-storey buildings with park side views and rooftop decks. A variety of floorplans provides the neighbourhood with welcome additional housing options especially attractive to young families, with 53% homes containing one or two bedrooms – from 550 – 1,050 sq ft – and 47% with three or more bedrooms – from 1,030 – 1,976 sq ft. Contact me today to discuss availability and plans according to your needs.

Amenities at Belle Isle Townhomes
The redevelopment of this Lions Gate Village neighbourhood will see the upgrading of roads and sidewalks, the establishment of pedestrian and cycling connections, and the installation of a roundabout on Fullerton Avenue near the entrance to Belle Isle Place. Belle Isle Park will quadruple in size to 61,354 sq ft and be upgraded with stronger connections to trails and open spaces, and a reduction of paved surfaces. The park will provide a soft-surfaced child play area, multi-use play court, water features, dog play area, multi-use play court, water features, and open greenspace.

Parking and Storage
A total of 163 parking stalls will be provided within a gated underground parkade accessed from Curling Road. These include 13 visitor stalls and 13 handicapped stalls. A shared and secured bicycle storage room in the parkade will offer 120 spaces. An additional 27 units will have storage areas directly accessed from the parkade which will provide additional bicycle storage.

Maintenance Fees at Belle Isle Townhomes
TBA.

Developer Team for Belle Isle Townhomes
Citimark Group is a locally-based real estate development company that brings together decades of experience in the design and construction of multi-family communities throughout Metro Vancouver. The Citimark team has completed many successful projects that range from urban high-rises, mixed-use buildings, and suburban townhomes. Notable North Shore projects under the guiding hand of Citimark’s principal include the Dollarton Business Park (District of North Vancouver), Avondale (City of North Vancouver), Symphony (City of North Vancouver), and 15 West (City of North Vancouver).

Integra Architecture was formed in 1999 by two experienced architects – Dale Staples and Duane Siegrist. The partners share a belief in client-centered architecture, teamwork, and long-term working relationships. The firm’s capable staff has extensive experience in all types of residential buildings, mixed-use projects, as well as renovations and seniors housing. Through effective communication and high-quality construction drawings, Integra bridges the gap between the builder’s reality and the architect’s vision.

Cristina Oberti, a respected interior designer whose name is well-known in Vancouver, will be applying her extensive knowledge and systematic design process to create a unified look and coherent design for The Parker that conveys a unique and coherent, yet stylish message.

Expected Completion for Belle Isle Townhomes
TBA.

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