More Meeting, Less Money: Club Quarters World Trade Center in NYC
Do more, spend less seems to be the modern meeting planning mantra -- and one that’s probably here to stay. So where to host a mid-year, company-wide meeting in the heart of NYC’s Financial District without breaking the bank?
Start by taking a look at the recently opened, budget-friendly Club Quarters World Trade Center. If you’re not familiar with Club Quarters properties, you’re not alone. They’re a just-under-the-radar hotel chain with properties in prime downtown locations. They cater to both short and
extended stay business travelers with an eye for clean, efficient lodgings, solid amenities, well-designed rooms -- and little need for salon facilities, spa treatments, concierge desk or 24-hour room service.
Designed and built with LEED certification in mind, the newly constructed Club Quarters WTC’s 200 guest rooms feature complimentary wireless internet access, stylish workstations with task lighting and ergonomic chairs, LCD flat-screen televisions, and two-line[...]
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3/13— Free Health Screenings at Englewood Community Center
Tomorrow 3/13 from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League offers free health screenings—including blood pressure, blood glucose, and HIV tests—at the Englewood Community Center (845 W. 69th). Dental, sexual, and general health information will also be available. The Chicago Urban League, the UIC College of Dentistry, the Student National Medical Association, and Kraft Foods are cosponsors.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (video Human Rights Action Center))
“The Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of person. However, in this century alone, over 150 million people have been killed at the hands of governments.” Jack Healey
Executive Director, Human Rights Action Center
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3/13— Free Open House at Lillstreet Art Center
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Lillstreet Art Center (4401 N. Ravenswood) hosts its spring open house on Sat 3/13 from noon to 5 PM, with free workshops in jewelry-making, embroidery, drawing, and other arts and crafts. Free tours of the facilities, art activities for kids, live music, and snacks from First Slice Pie Cafe will also be available. A detailed schedule of the day's events is here.
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Animalia: UW Student Exhibition in the Reed Collections Study Center
UW Student Exhibition: Animalia
Last Friday night, as part of the museum’s Open House, the Henry presented a one-night-only exhibition curated by University of Washington student, Natasha Lozanoff. Lozanoff’s show, titled Animalia, was selected by museum staff from a group of approximately 20 virtual exhibitions created by students in Ellen Garvens’ winter quarter Contemporary Issues in [...]
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Is Fernando Martinez An Option In Center Field?
Well, if John Harper of the Daily News has his way, perhaps. Harper suggested in an article yesterday that the Mets would be better off starting Fernando and pushing Angel Pagan to the bench. This idea could not be dumber. Harper prefaces his suggestion by pointing out to us that Angel ... — full article at fonzieforever.blogspot.com
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SXSW 3: Convention Center Fun
By now, you’ve heard about the Great SXSW False Alarm of 2010. A few hours ago, when I sat down on the fourth floor of the Austin Convention Center to post this entry, sirens blared and lights flashed. The center was evacuated. (Follow the tweets; follow the tweets: @outandabout.)
Thousands of conventioneers exited calmly down the wide sets of stairs and poured onto Trinity Street. Nobody panicked. I talked to some volunteers, Austinites, and they couldn’t tell what to do right away, because of the horn sounds and their assignments. Eventually people figured it out. It appears that not the whole convention center was emptied. Hard to tell on the ground, but everybody on their electronic devices checking with the rest of the building.
I ran into several Austinites — including marketer Jason Stoddard and Austin Woman magazine executive editor Mary Anne Connolly — plus a playwright, Gavin Dahl, I somehow dissed back in the 1990s. He’s in community radio now. Doesn’t hold a grudge. Also met Cynthia McGrail, community outreach manager for Emmis Marketing, a friend of Connolly and a good sport, given our little fire-alarm trauma.
Cynthia McGrail and Mary Anne Connolly
The scene at the center is totally transformed this year. More like a carnival. Cafes and shops everywhere. Background rhythms and splashes of color. Registration is in a exhibition room, so more convenient, if still a bit confusing.
Now that the Hilton is being used for SXSW events, crowds amble back and forth from the center. Guests are soaking up the glorious weather, too, at outside seating areas. Then they head out, mostly west toward Congress, but some north to Sixth. I headed to the Tocquigny party in the Frost Tower.
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This is cool and ironic. I think ironic. Damn song screwed me up.
Shredded siding was left by a car that smashed into a building overnight at 580 Amherst St. Derek Gee / Buffalo News
Man charged with DWI after hitting homes with car By Lou Michel News Staff Reporter A Buffalo man who lost control of his car while driving drunk on Amherst Street and struck two houses early today was arrested by Northwest District police.
Mark O'Leary, 26, was charged with DWI and failure to keep right after he hit homes at 580 and 582 Amherst St. about 1 a.m. Officer Adam Stephany said O'Leary was traveling eastbound near the intersection of Bridgeman Street when he swerved over the center yellow lines into on-coming traffic.
Prior to hitting the houses, Stephany said, O'Leary hit a light pole. Porches, siding and windows were damaged at the homes.
Make sure you read the sign in the window!!!!!!!
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Lakers' full team effort ensured 102-96 road victory over Phoenix Suns
It's too early to say of what significance the Lakers' 102-96 victory Friday over the Phoenix Suns will ultimately mean. It's too early to say whether it will serve as the turning point toward sharper performances to close out the regular season. And it's too early to say whether this is just ... — full article at lakersblog.latimes.com
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Gasol Gets Physical, Gentry Gets Ejected in Lakers' Win Over the Suns
PHOENIX -- The Lakers and Suns battled in a competitive back-and-forth contest on Friday, one which L.A. ended up winning by a final of 102-96. Both teams had large runs against the other, and really, even despite an abysmal second quarter from the Suns , Phoenix had its chances down the ... — full article at nba.fanhouse.com
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LAst Night's Action: Lakers Get By Suns
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson holding back his head coach Alvin Gentry who was ejected from the game in the fourth quarter. AP Photo/Matt York
LA Lakers defeat Phoenix Suns 102-96 . After leading by seven points at the half, the Lakers extended their lead to 15 points. Treating the ... — full article at laist.com
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