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Not what I usually do, but I've peepin' you (celric)

Um sino tocou três vezes anunciando o momento em que Cedric precisava se levantar e o arrancando de seus pensamentos sobre pintura. Ao seu lado, Aurora Bondurant também se ergueu de uma das cadeiras luxuosas de estofamento roxo que haviam sido colocadas na sacada superior direita do hotel onde os dois ramos principais das Grandes Famílias tradicionalmente esperavam e observavam as atividades do festival que celebrava o solstício de inverno em Victoria. Cedric sorriu como mandava a etiqueta, em um leve erguer dos cantos dos lábios que indicava a quantidade ideal e educada de animação, e acenou para a população que vibrava à espera do início oficial das festividades. Abaixo das sacadas onde estavam Bondurants e Mechathins, uma grande praça se encontrava rodeada de pessoas, embora o espaço central estivesse vazio, reservado para a enorme fogueira que seria acesa pelas famílias dentro de instantes. As ruas cheias de neve que chegavam à praça estavam adornadas por fitas e faixas vermelhas, folhas de pinheiro e pinhas, e também iluminadas por incontáveis e pequenas lâmpadas piscantes de cor branca, algumas no formato de flocos de neve. Barracas de madeira, muito bem organizadas e decoradas, podiam ser vistas em todas as ruas, e nelas pessoas de todas as idades compravam bebidas e comidas típicas. Além disso, algumas tochas acesas circulavam a praça redonda, levando calor para os cidadãos que celebravam o feriado. Tanto mãe como filho precisaram voltar ao interior do prédio momentaneamente para que pudessem descer as escadas até a entrada e, então, caminhar pelo tapete púrpura que cobria o caminho até a fogueira apagada. Foi nesse momento que viu Celeste novamente, descendo as escadas diretamente à sua frente. Ao encontrá-la meia hora antes, foi especialmente difícil para Cedric manter a expressão neutra enquanto sua figura deslumbrante passava, usando um longo e vermelho vestido tradicional, com detalhes dourados ao redor do decote reto e nas mangas compridas que chegavam até seu pulso. Cobrindo o peito desnudo, Celeste carregava um colar complexo e tão suntuoso quanto seu vestido. Os olhos de Cedric foram atraídos para a maga por mais tempo do que considerou sábio, levando o Bondurant a se obrigar a observar o lustre de cristal acima dos convidados. Ali, enquanto desciam os degraus, porém, ele foi disciplinado e permitiu-se encarar os olhos de Celeste de forma quase desinteressada por apenas três segundos, como conhecidos — aquilo que supostamente eram — fariam em uma situação como aquela. Quando finalmente acenderam o amontoado de madeira da altura de uma casa, representando a vivência de um inverno seguro e proteção contra maus espíritos, Aurora e Cedric usaram tochas, enquanto Celeste e Eleanor Mechathin puderam criar chamas com as próprias mãos. Sob os olhares atentos de centenas de pessoas, Cedric não se atreveu a retornar o dele para sua amante novamente, apenas voltando a sorrir para a multidão que agora aplaudia o crescente fogo. Levou os olhos para Celeste somente ao darem meia volta e fazerem o mesmo caminho na direção oposta, caminhando pelo tapete roxo mais uma vez. Ela estava à sua frente, conversando em voz baixa com a mãe, e ele sentiu seu peito se aquecer contra sua vontade. Gostava de vê-la em sua dia a dia, percebeu. Terem que esconder a relação que tinham em público fazia com que visse outros lados de Celeste, na forma como ela interagia com aqueles que se aproximavam dela, familiares, amigos ou desconhecidos. Quando Lance Doyle foi quem se aproximou, no entanto, logo que cruzaram a entrada do hotel, a faísca em seu peito teve sua natureza transformada em irritação. Ele estava tão desesperado assim, para se aproximar da maga de fogo tão logo seus pés pousaram no mármore branco do hall de entrada? Os lábios de Cedric congelaram num sorriso duro. — Vamos para a área principal. — Sua mãe o chamou, envolvendo seu braço com o dela, e em segundos Celeste e Lance estavam fora de vista.

Quando encontrou Cedric e Aurora no caminho até a escada, fingiu normalidade como sempre fazia, mas sem se permitir olhar para ele por muito tempo. Ele realmente não tentou fazer o que ela pediu no dia anterior, pois estava extremamente atraente vestido um fraque preto longo, que estava fechado mas ainda permitia que a blusa branca de manga longa por baixo fosse vista, e calça da mesma cor. A gola alta da blusa combinava com ele, deixando-o elegante, uma moda que contrastava com sua personalidade descontraído mas que lhe cabia bem.

Não teve tempo de apreciá-lo, no entanto, pois logo desviou os olhos para a escada e a desceu atrás de Eleonor.

Chegando na porta do hotel, Celeste pôde sentir o calor e a sensação levemente claustrofóbica causado pela multidão que estava ali, mesmo que seus seguranças criassem espaço suficiente para andar com tranquilidade. Sorriu amigávelmente por onde passava, acompanhada por vários olhos cheios de admiração e sob o som das palmas.

Posicionou-se de um lado da fogueira, junto à sua mãe, enquanto Cedric e Aurora pararam do outro. No solstício de inverno, o elemento homenageado era o fogo, dado à sua importância para a sobrevivência no passado, o que justificava a decoração rúbia do festival. 

Celeste olhou para o montante de madeira que seria aceso em instantes. Ainda que os Bondurant não tivessem o fogo em sua linhagem, também participavam do ritual como forma de demonstrar apreço ao elemento, em respeito à Morgana que carregava os quatro. Esperou, então, que os membros da Casa Rival recebessem suas tochas de forma solene e logo após um breve discurso do governador, a maga pode criar a chama com sua mão e jogá-la em direção ao fogo.

Era incrível. Quando mais o fogo se alastrava, mais Celeste se sentia poderosa, energética, viva. Continuou a soltar chamas pelas mãos até que o fogo chegasse à uma altura satisfatória, sob os aplausos e gritos da população que os assistia. Com uma chama três vezes o tamanho dos magos, a fogueira engolia os pedaços de madeira por completo, deixando a Mechathin quase eufórica à medida que ela os consumia. 

Com certeza não era apenas ela que sentia isso, todos os magos de fogo presentes deveriam sentir o mesmo. Ela olhou para sua mãe ao seu lado, observando o olhar de quase adoração que ela dirigia à queima e teve sua resposta. 

Após alguns ritos formais, os membros das duas Casas retornaram ao prédio lentamente, com os Bondurant por último. No enorme hall do hotel, Lance as interceptou, muito bem recebido pela matriarca Mechathin. Após um beijo na mão da mais nova, um hábito que parecia não querer largar, ele as acompanhou até o grande salão onde aconteceria a festa privada.

— O fogo combina perfeitamente com você — Lance disse, baixo o suficiente para que Eleonor não ouvisse — Foi como te assistir no seu ambiente natural. Incrível, simplesmente.

Celeste abriu um sorriso leve.

— Obrigada — respondeu, simpática — A sensação é incrível também, estar perto de uma fonte tão grande assim…. Energizante.

O herdeiro sorriu de volta, animado com a resposta mais informal dela.

— Imagino — ele disse, mas logo completou — Quer dizer, não tenho como saber exatamente, mas acredito que possa ser parecido com como eu me sinto perto do mar… ou de qualquer corpo d’agua, na verdade.

Celeste pensou por um segundo. Não tinha ideia de como ele se sentia, não tinha como saber, mas talvez fosse igual, talvez ele se sentisse tão poderoso quanto ela. Ou não. Talvez a sensação que tomou o corpo da morena estivesse ligado diretamente ao seu elemento, aquele que queima. Muitos magos de água descreviam sentir certa calmaria junto à corpos d’aguas, o que constratava com o sentimento que o fogo trazia, principalmente.

— É, talvez — concluiu, sabendo muito bem que ninguém nunca saberia se a comparação era verdadeira ou não.

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Um sino tocou três vezes anunciando o momento em que Cedric precisava se levantar e o arrancando de seus pensamentos sobre pintura. Ao seu lado, Aurora Bondurant também se ergueu de uma das cadeiras luxuosas de estofamento roxo que haviam sido colocadas na sacada superior direita do hotel onde os dois ramos principais das Grandes Famílias tradicionalmente esperavam e observavam as atividades do festival que celebrava o solstício de inverno em Victoria.

Cedric sorriu como mandava a etiqueta, em um leve erguer dos cantos dos lábios que indicava a quantidade ideal e educada de animação, e acenou para a população que vibrava à espera do início oficial das festividades. Abaixo das sacadas onde estavam Bondurants e Mechathins, uma grande praça se encontrava rodeada de pessoas, embora o espaço central estivesse vazio, reservado para a enorme fogueira que seria acesa pelas famílias dentro de instantes. As ruas cheias de neve que chegavam à praça estavam adornadas por fitas e faixas vermelhas, folhas de pinheiro e pinhas, e também iluminadas por incontáveis e pequenas lâmpadas piscantes de cor branca, algumas no formato de flocos de neve. Barracas de madeira, muito bem organizadas e decoradas, podiam ser vistas em todas as ruas, e nelas pessoas de todas as idades compravam bebidas e comidas típicas. Além disso, algumas tochas acesas circulavam a praça redonda, levando calor para os cidadãos que celebravam o feriado.

Tanto mãe como filho precisaram voltar ao interior do prédio momentaneamente para que pudessem descer as escadas até a entrada e, então, caminhar pelo tapete púrpura que cobria o caminho até a fogueira apagada. Foi nesse momento que viu Celeste novamente, descendo as escadas diretamente à sua frente. Ao encontrá-la meia hora antes, foi especialmente difícil para Cedric manter a expressão neutra enquanto sua figura deslumbrante passava, usando um longo e vermelho vestido tradicional, com detalhes dourados ao redor do decote reto e nas mangas compridas que chegavam até seu pulso. Cobrindo o peito desnudo, Celeste carregava um colar complexo e tão suntuoso quanto seu vestido. Os olhos de Cedric foram atraídos para a maga por mais tempo do que considerou sábio, levando o Bondurant a se obrigar a observar o lustre de cristal acima dos convidados.

Ali, enquanto desciam os degraus, porém, ele foi disciplinado e permitiu-se encarar os olhos de Celeste de forma quase desinteressada por apenas três segundos, como conhecidos — aquilo que supostamente eram — fariam em uma situação como aquela.

Quando finalmente acenderam o amontoado de madeira da altura de uma casa, representando a vivência de um inverno seguro e proteção contra maus espíritos, Aurora e Cedric usaram tochas, enquanto Celeste e Eleanor Mechathin puderam criar chamas com as próprias mãos.

Sob os olhares atentos de centenas de pessoas, Cedric não se atreveu a retornar o dele para sua amante novamente, apenas voltando a sorrir para a multidão que agora aplaudia o crescente fogo. Levou os olhos para Celeste somente ao darem meia volta e fazerem o mesmo caminho na direção oposta, caminhando pelo tapete roxo mais uma vez. Ela estava à sua frente, conversando em voz baixa com a mãe, e ele sentiu seu peito se aquecer contra sua vontade. Gostava de vê-la em sua dia a dia, percebeu. Terem que esconder a relação que tinham em público fazia com que visse outros lados de Celeste, na forma como ela interagia com aqueles que se aproximavam dela, familiares, amigos ou desconhecidos.

Quando Lance Doyle foi quem se aproximou, no entanto, logo que cruzaram a entrada do hotel, a faísca em seu peito teve sua natureza transformada em irritação. Ele estava tão desesperado assim, para se aproximar da maga de fogo tão logo seus pés pousaram no mármore branco do hall de entrada? Os lábios de Cedric congelaram num sorriso duro.

— Vamos para a área principal. — Sua mãe o chamou, envolvendo seu braço com o dela, e em segundos Celeste e Lance estavam fora de vista.

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Explore Bath: Ten Reasons to Visit

Bath, a city in southwest England, is a treasure trove of historical, cultural, and architectural wonders. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture vulture, or simply in search of a picturesque getaway, Bath offers something for everyone. Here's how you can explore Bath in just two days with 10 compelling reasons to make it your next travel destination.

Where to stay in Bath

1. Roman Baths

The Roman Baths are undoubtedly the crown jewel of the city. This ancient bathing complex offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman Britain. Walk through the remarkably well-preserved ruins and learn about the sophisticated engineering that brought thermal waters to the baths. Don't forget to sample the mineral-rich waters from the spa fountain!

Click to visit the Roman Baths with an audio guide*

2. Thermae Bath Spa

After exploring the ancient baths, do as the Romans did and treat yourself to a luxurious soak at the Thermae Bath Spa. The only natural thermal spa in Britain, it offers a unique experience with its open-air rooftop pool, providing stunning views of the city skyline. A perfect way to relax and rejuvenate.

3. Bath Abbey

Located in the heart of the city, Bath Abbey is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The stunning stained glass windows, fan-vaulted ceiling, and intricately carved stonework are awe-inspiring. Climb the abbey tower for panoramic views of Bath and its picturesque surroundings.

Bath: Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Prosecco*

4. Pulteney Bridge

One of the most beautiful and iconic structures in Bath, Pulteney Bridge spans the River Avon.

This 18th-century bridge is lined with shops and offers charming views from either side. It's a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll and some memorable photos.

5. Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent is a striking example of Georgian architecture. This semi-elliptical row of 30 terraced houses is one of Bath's most iconic landmarks. Take a walk around the crescent and visit No. 1 Royal Crescent, a museum that offers a glimpse into 18th-century aristocratic life.

6. The Circus

Another Georgian architectural marvel, The Circus is a circular assembly of townhouses arranged around a central green space. Designed by John Wood the Elder, it's an impressive sight and a testament to Bath's rich architectural heritage.

7. Jane Austen Centre

Literature lovers will find the Jane Austen Centre an absolute delight. Discover the life and works of one of England's greatest novelists, who made Bath her home for several years. The exhibits provide insight into Austen's life in the city and how it influenced her writing.

8. Victoria Art Gallery

For art aficionados, the Victoria Art Gallery is a must-visit. This public art museum houses an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 15th century to the present day. The gallery offers a rich cultural experience with its diverse exhibits.

From London, visit Bath, Windsor, Stonehenge (all-day trip)*

9. Holburne Museum

Located at the end of Great Pulteney Street, the Holburne Museum is set in the beautiful Sydney Gardens. The museum's collection includes fine and decorative arts, and its Georgian façade is a work of art in itself. The surrounding gardens are perfect for a peaceful stroll.

10. Bath Skyline Walk

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Bath Skyline Walk is an excellent way to explore the natural beauty surrounding the city. This six-mile circular route offers stunning views of Bath and its countryside, taking you through meadows, woodlands, and along the edge of ancient limestone quarries.

A bit of history

Steeped in thousands of years of history, the city's roots go back to Roman times when it was founded as a spa hotel called Aquae Sulis. The Roman Baths, the city's most famous attraction, offer a window into this ancient past. Explore the well-preserved baths, walk along the original Roman cobblestones, and marvel at the intricate architecture and design of the complex. The baths, with their often steaming waters, offer a fascinating glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle and bathing rituals of the Romans, providing a tangible link to the foundations of the city. 

Georgian architecture is another reason to visit this remarkable city. Bath's elegant streets are lined with honey-coloured stone buildings exuding charm and sophistication. Royal Crescent's graceful arched facade is a fine example of Georgian architecture and one of the city's most iconic landmarks.  Circus, a circular townhouse, showcases the architectural genius of John Wood. As you wander the streets of Bath, you’ll stumble upon beautiful terraces, crescents and squares that transport you to a bygone era. 

The same honey-coloured stone can be seen at Bath Abbey, founded in the seventh century, it was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. It dominates the city centre.

Bath's thermal waters have long been known for their healing properties, making it a popular spa destination. The Thermae Bath Spa offers a modern interpretation of the ancient Roman bath. Relax in the rooftop pool, immerse yourself in the warmth.

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Inovação e Tecnologia: Por Dentro do Ecossistema de Startups de Curitiba

Curitiba, conhecida por sua rica cultura e arquitetura, também tem se destacado como um importante polo de inovação e tecnologia no Brasil. Com um crescente ecossistema de startups, a cidade oferece oportunidades únicas para empreendedores e entusiastas da tecnologia. Neste artigo, vamos explorar o vibrante cenário de startups de Curitiba, destacando suas iniciativas mais inovadoras e como elas contribuem para o desenvolvimento da cidade. E para uma estadia confortável e conveniente durante sua visita à capital paranaense, confie no Hotel Victoria Villa Curitiba, parte da renomada rede de Hotéis Nacional Inn.

Os Diferenciais da Nacional Inn: Por que é a Melhor Opção ao Usuário

Antes de mergulharmos no ecossistema de startups de Curitiba, é importante destacar os diferenciais que tornam a Nacional Inn a escolha ideal para sua hospedagem na cidade. Reconhecida por sua excelência em serviços hoteleiros em todo o Brasil, os Hotéis Nacional Inn oferecem uma variedade de comodidades e serviços para garantir uma estadia confortável e memorável. Desde acomodações de luxo até quartos confortáveis, além de serviços como piscina, Wi-Fi gratuito e estadia com café da manhã, a Nacional Inn está comprometida em proporcionar uma experiência excepcional aos seus hóspedes.

O Ecossistema de Startups de Curitiba

Parques Tecnológicos: Curitiba abriga diversos parques tecnológicos que servem como incubadoras para startups emergentes. O Tecnoparque, por exemplo, oferece infraestrutura moderna e suporte técnico para empresas nascentes nas áreas de tecnologia da informação, biotecnologia e engenharia.

Centros de Inovação: A cidade conta com uma série de centros de inovação que promovem o desenvolvimento de startups e a colaboração entre empreendedores. O Parkour, por exemplo, é um espaço colaborativo que oferece mentorias, workshops e eventos para startups locais.

Eventos e Competições: Curitiba é palco de diversos eventos e competições voltados para o empreendedorismo e a inovação. A Feira do Empreendedor, organizada pelo Sebrae, e o Startup Weekend são exemplos de iniciativas que impulsionam o crescimento das startups na cidade.

Setores Promissores: Alguns setores têm se destacado no ecossistema de startups de Curitiba, como tecnologia da informação, saúde, agritech e fintech. Empresas inovadoras nessas áreas estão ganhando visibilidade nacional e internacional, contribuindo para a reputação de Curitiba como um polo de inovação.

Por que Escolher a Nacional Inn em Curitiba para sua Estadia

Localização estratégica próxima aos principais pontos de interesse da cidade e do ecossistema de startups.

Acomodações confortáveis e modernas, ideais para relaxar após um dia de exploração ou trabalho.

Serviços e comodidades projetados para atender às necessidades dos viajantes a negócios e empreendedores, incluindo Wi-Fi gratuito, café da manhã e áreas de trabalho.

Compromisso com a excelência em serviços, garantindo uma estadia memorável e produtiva em Curitiba.

Conclusão: Uma Experiência de Viagem Inovadora e Confortável com a Nacional Inn

Explorar o ecossistema de startups de Curitiba é uma experiência inspiradora e empolgante, e a Nacional Inn está comprometida em tornar sua estadia na cidade ainda mais especial. Com a combinação de conforto, conveniência e excelência em serviços, você poderá desfrutar ao máximo de tudo o que Curitiba tem a oferecer, seja em negócios ou lazer.

Para mais dicas de viagem e informações sobre hospedagem, visite o blog da Nacional Inn em https://blog.nacionalinn.com.br/. E para reservar sua estadia no Hotel Victoria Villa Curitiba, clique aqui: https://www.nacionalinn.com.br/hoteis/hotel-victoria-villa-curitiba. Aproveite sua viagem e deixe a Nacional Inn cuidar do seu conforto e bem-estar em Curitiba!

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artificial intelligence

KPMG Reinforces the Importance of Customer Experience and Artificial Intelligence at the KPMG Digital Summit 2019

KPMG Professional Services, one of the big four professional services firms, recently held its annual series of Digital Summits themed ‘Leveraging Insights and Experience to Scale’ and launched a publication titled ‘AI-Powered Transformation’ at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, where the event occurred.

The event kicked-off with a welcome address from the Senior Partner and Chairman, KPMG Africa, Kunle Elebute, who stated that “This is the third in the series of events by KPMG to provide insights to organisations on how to leverage digital to create transformational value. This summit attracts a variety of business leaders from various sectors of the economy.” He continued, “This summit provides insights and perspectives on digital capabilities required to solve business, economic and social challenges spanning growth, financial inclusion, supply chain management, sales, route-to-market or operational efficiency, amongst others.”

Boye Ademola, Partner & Lead, Digital Transformation, KPMG in Africa, delivered a keynote speech on the theme of the event stating that “Being able to drive transformational customer experiences and leveraging insights from available data is critical to business growth and scale.” He further mentioned that “Underpinning successful business strategy is innovation; for us, winning comes through experience, insights and design thinking.”

The summit also featured speakers like Meaghan Johnson, Fintech Researcher and Thought Leader on User Experience Transformation; Ekechi Nwokah (Ph. D), CEO of Mines.io; David Brown, Founder, dbrownconsulting; Iniabasi Akpan, Country Manager, Opay; Rolan Kab, Head of AI and Robotics, KPMG Center of Excellence, KPMG Israel; and Meital Raviv, Managing Director and Head of FinTech & Innovation, KPMG Center of Excellence, KPMG Israel.

The Summit also featured panel sessions and masterclasses on AI and Robotics, Customer Experience Transformation and Design Thinking.

Contact Us Lagos KPMG Tower, Bishop Aboyade Cole Street Victoria Island Tel: +234 9068459329

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May 1, 2023 - Day 126

Mumbai, India

We spent two days in Mumbai which changed its name from Bombay in 1995. It is the financial center of India and is the sixth most populated city in the world with 22 million inhabitants in and around the city. Both of the days we were here was a holiday so most shops were closed and there were a huge amount of people on the streets enjoying the days off.

I have been to the city a couple times in the past and the country has worked hard to clean the place up. Before the city suffered from a severe smog problem but now I see many natural gas powered vehicles and no smog. There were still plenty of vehicles on the road and they have lots of traffic congestion but the place has worked hard to clean up the air.

The ship docked near the old city and there were many beautiful colonial buildings still in use. On the first day one of my friends on the ship and I walked the old colonial area to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The hotel is right across the street from the Gateway to India arch. It is one the finest hotels in the East and it is a beautiful place. It was the hotel that was targeted in 2008 by Pakistan terrorists. It was tea time so most people were at tea. To go to tea requires a reservation and the next available reservation was 5 days away so instead I went to the bar and had a Indian draft beer which was a fine choice for me. During the walk we also visited the national museum and botanical garden. There were many young men in the middle of the street playing cricket, cows on the sidewalk and guys getting a shave and haircut sitting on a brick. There are 60,000 taxis in the city and it costs a dollar to take one from the port to the Gateway to India.

On the second day Jane and I hired a taxi guide that took us to the national cricket stadium, the Victoria Railway station and Gandhi’s home in Mumbai. The railway station is still in use with many trains, tourists and locals in the place. He took us to the laundry district where there was laundry air drying everywhere. I put a photo below. A new subway system is being built so many of the streets were torn up which added to the congestion. They are also building a new Oceanside road with a 10 mile promenade called the Crescent Moon.

A big city with lots of thing to see. It is also a good jumping off place to see the Taj Mahal or to go to Nepal which many people on the ship did.

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Mac DeMarco - Five Easy Hot Dogs

(Soft Rock, Downtempo, Neo-Psychedelia)

A pleasant if disengaged affair, Five Easy Hot Dogs’ cataloging of Mac DeMarco’s trip across the States shows off his more atmospheric side with a modern take on his loungey, DIY psychedelia.

☆☆☆

The bleary sound of Mac DeMarco’s is one that’s incredibly distinctive yet known for its reliance on atmosphere and listlessness, his breakout album 2 full of goopy guitars and midtempo indie rock jams where half the fun is letting the songs just meander in the background and more recent releases like This Old Dog and Here Comes the Cowboy imbuing his sound with darker musings on grief, uncertainty and loss that recontextualized that slow, moody sound with new life experiences. In contrast, his latest release finds him burning money on a road trip across the States, DeMarco refusing to turn home until he finished the project that would become Five Easy Hot Dogs, a pleasant if disengaged affair where all the focus is on Mac’s instrumentals and the different ways he takes his homespun indie rock and lets the unique environments of each city soak into it. There’s not much hiding underneath the surface, but Five Easy Hot Dogs knows what kind of project it is and DeMarco never tries to veer too far from that casual feel - it’s an easygoing trip for him, and the music follows suit, drifting from place to place without much of a plan apart from using his woozy synths and guitars to mark each place he’s visited. Though it almost entirely fails to pull you in, there’s still a lot to like about DeMacro’s laidback sound and how it contributes to that hazy road trip blur. There’s not a ton that differentiates each song from the next, but Five Easy Hot Dogs works because its plain and slightly anonymous mood keeps the music nicely in the background. Crescent City swirls about its gangly acoustic guitar and rimshot percussion with a slight tension to match the coastal city and its foreboding prison facility, and the lonely duo of Portland and Portland 2 match the city’s lonely yet eccentric atmosphere with the former’s drowsy acoustic guitar and the goofy pan flutes from the latter track, other quick trips to cities like Victoria and Rockaway carrying their distinctive DeMarco sound while fitting into Five Easy Hot Dogs’ soft and unwound world. The cheap and often electronic instrumentation here works better than on most of DeMarco’s previous records, the snappy MIDI drum pad on Gualala mechanically whirring under trippy lead guitars and bouncy synths and Chicago’s funky basslines and dry backbeat drum loop easy on the ears and always a treat to return to, even if these songs start and finish with little change throughout. It’s an album constantly at rest, but the energy of each place DeMarco visits can be felt in subtle ways in each track, and though it’s difficult to find much to grab onto across Five Easy Hot Dogs’ fourteen tunes, it’s never an unpleasant listen. That’s also where much of the album falls flat, though, DeMarco’s musical road trip causing the music to take a back seat to all the things he actually did on the trip - meeting friends, exploring each city, staying in shady hotels - and leaving much to be desired in Five Easy Hot Dogs’ 35 minute runtime - fourteen midtempo instrumentals just isn’t all that occupying. These songs fill their space decent enough, but if you were to make a graph of the growth in volume or change in the sound of these songs, you’d have nothing but a straight line. As nice as these songs sound, they are all undeniably a bit boring, even the best of them like Chicago or Crescent City just barely sneak past being humdrum with their 2-and-a-half-minute runtimes. It’s lacking so much of the playfulness and energy of DeMarco’s other releases, even the instrumental ones, the demos thrown onto Old Dog Demos or Another (Demo) One similarly lighthearted without sacrificing the bubbliness and charm that makes his music so memorable. It’s hard for much of Five Easy Hot Dogs to stick with you once the album’s over, and for someone with a style as defined as DeMarco it’s a massive letdown. Regardless of its issues in structure and sound, Five Easy Hot Dogs is a pleasant listen that comes and goes without asking for much of your time or attention, good enough for background music but little more. These songs seemingly have no desire to push for something greater in their presentation, and that’s fine, but it also means it's being a remarkably average project from one of modern indie’s most beloved stars. But that’s always kind of been DeMarco’s M.O.: not worrying about trying to recreate the wiry magic of his previous releases and doing what he enjoys no matter the outcome. It’s not all that inspiring, but it’s a little taste of Mac DeMarco’s beautifully understated sound all the same.

[cremebruleetaster]

I haven’t had a chance to check any of these out in the last few years so won’t bump any off but I do have a new one to add.

Brazen is a relatively new restaurant in Banff and everything was outstanding, including the crème brûlée. Smooth and tasty with a slight hint of Bailey’s and just the right texture of crust.

We’ll stay at 11 for awhile but will try to get back to 10 when I get a chance to test a few. I know, tough work but somebody has to do it.

Here’s the updated list:

1. The Bicycle Thief (formerly Bish World Cuisine) -

1475 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS - http:// www.bicyclethief.ca

2. Maple Leaf Grill - 137 Banff Ave Banff, AB - http:// www.banffmapleleaf.com/webpage/

3. The Marina - 1327 Beach Dr, Victoria, BC http://

www.marinarestaurant.com

4. 529 - 529 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB

http://www.wowhospitality.ca/re

5. Juniper Bistro - 1 Juniper Way, Banff, AB http:// thejuniper.com/

6. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 145 Richmond St W,

Toronto, ON http://www.ruthschris.ca/

7. Vanilla Pod Restaurant at Poplar Grove Winery

425 Middle Bench Road, North Penticton, BC

http://thevanillapod.ca

8. Hy's Steakhouse - One Lombard Place Winnipeg, MB http://hyssteakhouse.com/locations/winnipeg

9. Shore Club - 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON (in the Westin Hotel) http://www.theshoreclub.ca/ experience/the-restaurant/

10. Crave Kitchen & Wine Bar - 1925 Victoria Ave

Regina, SK https://www.cravekwb.com

11. Brazen - 138 Banff Ave. Banff, AB https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/dining/brazen/

[prttypctures]

*  victoria pedretti

  .  cis  woman  .  she  /  her  .   /   that’s  frances geller walking  in  to o’connell’s -  you  know  ,  the  thirty one year old  hotel manager for lakeview end motel  known for  having flown to new york for a year to be a surrogate mother  ?  having  lived  here  for  basically her whole life  ,  their  neighbors  know  them  to  be venturesome  &  faithful  ,  but  their  uncouth &  venal tendencies  shine  through  when  there  are  no  buses  in  to  the  city  . @30extra​

BASICS ;

NAME.　frances jane geller

ALSO KNOWN AS. frankie, franny ( family and close friend nickname , not used anymore. ) 

ORIENTATION.　heteromantic / heterosexual

OCCUPATION.　hotel manager at lakeview end motel  

BIRTHPLACE.　lakeview, louisiana

CURRENT LOCATION.　lakeview, louisiana

RELATIONSHIP STATUS.   single 

APPEARANCE ;

FACECLAIM.　victoria pedretti

EYES.　a very dark blue 

HAIR.　naturally a darker brown , bleached lighter with blondish highlights 

DOMINANT HAND.　right

HEIGHT.　five foot three

BUILD.　well toned 

TATTOOS.　  two dolphins on her left hip ,  wild flowers on the inside of her right arm above the elbow , sun and crescent moon on her right shoulder 

SCARS/BIRTH MARKS.　a white and pink jagged scar across the top of her right from falling into the lake when she was little and getting her foot stuck under a sharp rock

AESTHETICS ;

satin pillowcases ,worn out converse next to a pair of heels , four dollar bottles of wine , moody floral wallpaper , unfinished diy home renovations , overflowing ashtrays on the patio , vinyl records , coffee table art books ,pumpkin spice candles year round 

BACKGROUND ;

tw: mentions of suicide, drug addiction  

frances has led what most would describe as just a normal life. her family was strictly middle class, affording her everything she needed but nothing gratuitous. they lived in a nice suburban home with a white picket fence and a dog. her father and mother were high school sweethearts who married after her fathers first deployment in the army, right out of school. neither of them attended college. they were very conservative with their money -- most of her clothes were from goodwill or salvation army, and all of their furniture was usually found at christian thrift stores. she never minded the mismatched or a tad outdated decor of her family home. it was eclectic and comforting. 

she performed very well in school, honors classes, band, all that noise. but when it came to all of her friends talking about college, frances realized she had never made a plan. she didn’t necessarily not want to go to college, but she hadn’t considered what she wanted to do. it seemed like everyone set ideas on who they wanted to be or, at the very least, knew they were ready to leave home. she wasn’t. frances didn’t immediately go to college. she took up work and stayed home with her parents hoping that if she were to just jump into something, maybe her future would reveal itself. after about a years journey she went to school for business, which was more of a play it safe type decision. 

her father committed suicide when she was twenty two years old. for her all of her life she had thought everything was fine; she had never seen him cry. he had always been quiet and short with his words... she looked for all the signs following his death and couldn’t find them. she remembered waking up late at night to her parents having whispered, tense conversations in the kitchen but she’d never made herself privy to what was being talked about. at his funeral a friend of his appeared, causing a huge fiasco. frances had never seen him before. he of course had not been invited. there are very few things she remembers as vividly as the moment her mother turned around to see him in the church, her usually very polished and mannered mother lit up like a match, yelling and screaming for him to get out before collapsing into a sob. it seemed to play like slow motion. frances had learned later, from a friend of her mothers, that the man had been a close friend of her fathers; a drug dealer. her father had suffered from drug addiction all his life, which had caused most of their financial strife and warred with his mental health. 

following his death, and the revelations of who her father had been in secret, frances was heartbroken. her mother and her had to move into a much smaller home and the two struggled against mounting debt. 

when she turned twenty-six, she found herself in what would have to be the youngest mid life crisis possible. she had worked herself so hard, alongside her mother who still had to work everyday, and it felt helpless. then she heard word from a friend about someone they vaguely knew in college becoming a surrogate mother, and the reward for doing so wasn’t cheap at all --  they had made a whopping $35k. following the scent of money, frances set out to do the same. it was no easy process, however, and by the end she felt herself empathically intertwined with a couple in new york who had tried everything so far to have a baby. they were such a model of love and grace. the money wasn’t even important. helping them felt like a true purpose, something she had been searching for for over a decade now. she moved to new york to live with them during the duration of her pregnancy and treated herself to a world far removed from lakeview and the stress of not knowing. it was a very positive and life changing experience. when she came back to lakeview she and her mother moved into a bigger and more comfortable house.

it wasn’t very long after her return from new york that the mysterious man that had appeared at her fathers funeral approached her at the front desk of the motel. her father had owed him money, and he had the perfect plan for getting it back. if she helped him and his friends run drugs through the motel, he would skip all the cliches of cutting fingers and making dramatic threats. eventually, she’d get her own cut too. she had all these dreams of fixing up the motel and turning it into something quaint and memorable, but she needed money to do so. it was always about money. so she agreed. with her straight edge appearance and charismatic nature, no one would ever be the wiser.

[libertyreads]

Anticipated 2022 Releases--

I have no clue how my list for releases for next year got so long, but I am so ready for my reading year next year. Let’s waste no more time:

1. How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan. Releases on January 18th. 2. Horror Hotel by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren. Releases on February 1st. 3. This Woven Kingdom (This Woven Kingdom #1) by Tahereh Mafi. Releases on February 1st. 4. Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes. Releases on February 8th. 5. House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City #2) by Sarah J. Maas. Releases on February 15th. 6. Untitled (Untitled new series) by S.A. Chakraborty. Releases on February 18th. (Release will probably be pushed back to later in the year.) 7. The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart. Releases on February 22nd. 8. The Observer Effect (Joseph Bridgeman #3) by Nick Jones. Releases on March 15th. 9. The Last Laugh (The Initial Insult #2) by Mindy McGinnis. Releases on March 15th. 10. The City of Dusk (The Dark Gods #1) by Tara Sim. Releases on March 22nd. 11. This May End Badly by Samantha Markum. Releases on April 12th. 12. The Change by Kirsten Miller. Releases on May 3rd. 13. A Show for Two by Tashie Bhuiyan. Releases on May 10th. 14. The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Releases on August 30th. 15. Ending Eleven (Escaping Eleven #3) by Jerri Chisholm. Releases on December 6th. 16. Untitled (Moose Springs, Alaska #4) by Sarah Morgenthaler. Unknown release date. 17. Fallen City (Fallen City #1) by Adrienne Young. Unknown release date. 18. Untitled (The Witchlands #5) by Susan Dennard. Unknown release date. 19. Witch King by Martha Wells. Unknown release date. 20. Untitled by Kasie West. Unknown release date. 21. Teen Titans: Robin (Teen Titans #4) by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo. Unknown release date. 22. Untitled (All of Us Villains #2) by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman. Unknown release date. 23. The Ruined (The Beautiful #4) by Renee Ahdieh. Unknown release date.

I’ll have a full synopsis for each book on the TBR months that they’re read in. Ya know, since there are 23 books on this list and adding 23 paragraphs feels like a bit too much.

[clareisa]

Vacation with ATEEZ

- gifs and pictures are not mines, credits to all rightful owners

- English is not my first language so I'm sorry for possible mistakes

Hongjoong:

Singapore

A romantic vacation with a lot of shopping

Every day would include exploring different parts of the city

Dinner and lunch at the most gorgeous spots in the city or in luxury worldwide known restaurants

Crazy shopping marathons and styling outfits for each other each day of the vacation

Evening cuddling with a picnic on your hotel balcony or by the river

Passionate nights in your room, he would be loud and make you loud, city lights in your background and noises of you and him would vanishing in the sounds of the busy city

Perfect vacation on the place as energetic as you two

Seonghwa:

Seychelles

Vacation just about you two

Seonghwa wanted to give all of him to you without nobody around, he wanted to give you his full attention for those couple of days on vacation

Seonghwa is prince charming for me and he would for sure treat you like his princess all the time

Every day he would make you breakfast, even feed you gladly if you would want that

Almost all day in the ocean just swimming, playing in the water and admiring each other

Long walks on the beach while the sun is setting down, he would whisper you sweet nothings making you blush

Making love slow. He would hold your hand, look to your eyes and say how much he loves you while the sound of waves would be heard in the background

Yunho:

Provence, France

Literally the sweetest and the most romantic vacation you can imagine

Walks through lavender fields 

Exploring little villages around the whole Provence area

tasting delicious foods and exclusive Provence wine

A peaceful yet adventurous vacation filled with new experiences and beautiful moments with Yunho

Long and soft kisses at the sunset 

Sweet and giggly love making every night. Yunho just can’t get enough of you, and usually, it’s you who tells him to stop. Trust me, that boy can go for the whole night just from looking at your body and smile

Yeosang:

Safari, Africa

Adventurous and unforgettable vacation 

From Johannesburg, along the river Okavango to the beautiful Victoria falls

Taking millions of pictures of nature, animals, you and you two together

Complaining about the heat but become speechless when he saw you smiling the whole time

sleeping in tents in the camp

he would scare you talking about wild animals possibly eating you and then make sure he is hugging you the whole night calming you down and protecting you like a real man and gentleman he is

not really lots of time for lovemaking since the ground is hard and the tent is thin... but passionate making outs by the fire while everyone else is asleep. But maybe if you would be lucky and quiet then ... ;)

San:

Havana, Cuba

Passionate and energetic vacation

Days spent in the one the most passionate cities in the whole Carribean

For sure you two would learn the mambo or salsa on your vacation

City tour in one of the beautiful bright coloured retro cars, enjoying the wind in your hair

After intense dance training and city tours, you two would just spend some days on Havana’s breathtaking beaches letting the sun kiss your skin and play in the water

Everyday trying new foods and buying tons of souvenirs 

lazy long but passionate evenings of you two becoming one soul and one body

Mingi:

Tokyo, Japan

Entertaining and wild vacation 

There is no space for actual calming down and relaxing, this city moves fast and you two found each other caught in that magic and enjoy it a lot

Mostly on the foot, exploring the crazy and colourful streets 

Visiting the most unique and weird themed coffees in the world 

Both of you getting into traditional Japanese dresses and wander around the whole day, enjoying the admiring and sometimes jealous gazes

You loved the modern city but you enjoyed a couple of days touring around the beautiful historical palaces and gardens

Very hot, wild nights full of sweat and sweet, loud moans

Wooyoung:

Honolulu, Hawaii

Truly relaxing and calm vacation

Organised boat tour to see  humpback whales along Hawaii’s southern coastline

Snorkelling at Hanauma Bay, a crescent-shaped basin that was formed thousands of years ago in a volcanic crater. You would see sea turtles, coral, and schools of fish thrive

Feast on a meal of local island dishes such as kalua pork, lomilomi salmon, and freshly pounded poi

Learning the traditional hula dance together

Lazy days at the magnificent beach

A whole day in hot weather and seeing your skin glowing from water when you are at the beach? Honey, be ready for a crazy night

Jongho:

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland

Romantic and adventurous vacation

You were surprised at first when Jongho told you your destination spot. This gorgeous unique hotel took your breath away

Jongho was the whole time, even more, sweeter to you than usual, sweeter than actual honey

Exploring the winter nature together, riding dog sledges

Lazy days in the spa, enjoying the sauna, massages and jacuzzi 

Cuddling in the igloo room while sipping hot chocolate and watching the beautiful Aurora borealis

Sensual nights full of long kisses

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Seattle rapper, singer and producer Grieves releases surprise offering, The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy – an 8-song project hinting at his range in both lyrical expression and production. The Collections pairs a handful of the notable singles Grieves released in the Spring of 2019 with a few new songs that were previously unreleased. Full tracklist below. Enjoy this audio stream below after the jump and please share this with friends.

The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy by Grieves The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy – Track List:

Perspective

I’ll Be Better (feat. JAGA)

December

Man Down (feat. Chris Webby)

Let The Devil In

Games (feat. Greater Than)

Beethoven

Caliber (feat. Saint Claire)

Grieves also just dropped fresh visuals for one of the new tracks, “Perspective”. In the video, Grieves waxes about the hypocritical standards musicians often face, while the director, Ryan Gross, and animator, Jake Adler, delivered visuals to complement the lyrics.

Additionally, Grieves just announced two new tours this week, hitting both North America and Europe.

Grieves will headline the Mr. Nice Guy Tour, with direct support from Mouse Powell, hitting 24 dates across the U.S. and Canada this September and October.

Then Grieves heads across the pond to co-headline the Secret Handshake Tourwith Too Many T’s, playing 13 dates across Europe and the U.K. in November.

Full routings below. Tickets for ALL dates go on sale today at 10 AM local time.

For tickets and more info on the tours:

The Mr. Nice Guy Tour (U.S. and Canada) here: http://bit.ly/GrievesNiceGuyTour

The Secret Handshake Tour (U.K. and Europe) here: http://bit.ly/GrievesSecretHandshakeTour

Grieves – Mr. Nice Guy Tour Dates (U.S. and Canada)

09.09.19 – Victoria, BC – Capital Ballroom 09.10.19 – Vancouver, BC – Portside Pub 09.11.19 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s Pub 09.12.19 – Calgary, AB – Hi Fi Club 09.13.19 – Saskatoon, SK – Amigos 09.14.19 – Edmonton, AB – Brick and Whiskey 09.16.19 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium 09.17.19 – Duluth, MN – Spurs 09.18.19 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line 09.19.19 – Lincoln, NE – Royal Grove 09.20.19 – Denver, CO – Mission Street Ballroom 09.21.19 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater Lounge 09.22.19 – Durango, CO – Animas Theater 09.25.19 – Albuquerque, MN – Launchpad 09.26.19 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom 09.27.19 – Flagstaff, AZ – Greenroom 09.28.19 – Tucson, AZ – Hotel Congress 10.01.19 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar 10.02.19 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar 10.03.19 – Santa Cruz, CA – Atrium 10.04.19 – Sacramento, CA – Momo 10.05.19 – Redding, CA – The Dip 10.06.19 – Fresno, CA – Strummers 10.08.19 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne

Grieves and Too Many T’s – Secret Handshake Tour Dates (U.K. and Europe)

11.08.19 – Paris, FR – Nouveau Casino 11.09.19 – Niort, FR – Le Hanger 11.11.19 – Berlin, DE – Cassiopeia 11.12.19 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg 11.20.19 – Brighton, UK – Green Door Store 11.21.19 – Bristol, UK – Thekla 11.22.19 – Birmingham, UK – Castle & Falcon 11.23.19 – Leeds, UK – Hyde Park Book Club 11.26.19 – Hull, UK – The Adelphi 11.27.19 – Manchester, UK – Night People 11.28.19 – Glasgow, UK – Hug & Pint 11.29.19 – Leicester, UK – The Cookie 11.30.19 – London, UK – Hoxton Bar & Kitchen

For more on Grieves: rhymesayers.com/grieves twitter.com/grievesmusic instagram.com/grieves facebook.com/grievesmusic youtube.com/rhymesayers

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  Grieves Drops Surprise Project: The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy [Audio] Seattle rapper, singer and producer Grieves releases surprise offering, The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy – an 8-song project hinting at his range in both lyrical expression and production. 

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Watch the new Fucked Up video for “Normal People” and download or stream the song via digital services now. Pre-order the album, Dose Your Dreams, out October 5. http://smarturl.it/DoseYourDreams

Read Billboard’s interview with Damian and Mike about the new album.  https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8469947/fucked-up-normal-people-dose-your-dreams

Fucked Up on tour: Sep 14 Victoria, BC – Rifflandia Festival Oct 19 Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern Nov 02 Quebec, QC – L’Anti Nov 03 Ottawa, ON – The 27 Club Nov 04 Montreal, QC – La Sala Rossa Nov 05 Burlington, VT – ArtsRiot Nov 06 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall Nov 08 Brooklyn, NY – Market Hotel Nov 09 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church Nov 10 Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel Nov 11 Raleigh, NC – Kings Nov 12 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory Stage) Nov 13 Nashville, TN – The High Watt Dec 04 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom Dec 05 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar Dec 06 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex Dec 07 Pomona, CA – The Glass House Dec 08 Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Dec 10 Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios Dec 11 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile Dec 12 Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret Jan 19 Dublin, IE – Grand Social Jan 20 Manchester, UK – Ruby Lounge Jan 21 Newcastle, UK – Think Tank Jan 22 Glasgow, UK – King Tuts Jan 23 Leeds, UK – Belgrave Jan 24 Brighton, UK – Patterns Jan 25 London, UK – The Garage Jan 26 Antwerp, BE – Zappa Jan 27 Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Jan 28 Cologne, DE – MTC Jan 29 Berlin, DE – Cassiopeia Jan 30 Hamburg, DE – Molotow