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mr-saavik · 3 months ago

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September 2024 Reads

Haven't done one of these since June, but I'm back for funsies! University has started back up again, so I'm reading for that while also getting some fun reading done in between classes or while riding the bus. Also, I've met my 30 book reading goal for the year!

Read:

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (reread for class): 5/5 ☆ Classic for a reason, always loved Romeo & Juliet

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (for fun, audiobook): 4/5 or 4.5/5 ☆ Read this knowing I will have to watch the Hitchcock adaptation for class and feeling bad that I own the paperback from a library sale & have access to the audiobook through my library and yet hadn't read it yet. Also classic for a reason, a great unwinding gothic novel that is very close to being (for lack of a better word) perfect, but I think the buildup may be a little too long

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (for class): 2/5 ☆ A one gimmick play and the gimmick isn't even that good. Very funny to read as a twin even though I'm not identical

Yvain; or, the Knight with the Lion by Chrétien de Troyes (for class, translated by William W. Kibler): 3/5 ☆ Pretty fun! I think so far I prefer medieval romances as genre to be short rather than longer and episodic because parts of this are just like and then this happened. And then this other thing happened. And then yet another thing happened. You get the gist

Currently Reading/Need to Finish:

The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (very slowly making my way through this on audio w/ @colors-changing-hue)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture by Gene Roddenberry (started this novelization as a fun beach read but haven't picked it up in a hot minute)

Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle (reread of one of my faborite books, this is what I bring around to read between classes)

The Lais of Marie de France (read most of this for class but I want to finish the rest despite it not being assigned because I tend to be a completionist)

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (this is also for class, it doesn't have to be finished until near the end of the semester, but it's quite long, so I've started it already)

Up next:

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (for class)

Some as yet unchosen probably horror audiobook AKA I need something to listen to on bus rides and its October so it should be spooky

Special Shoutouts

(AKA shorter texts for class that stood out or books I am only reading excerpts of for class)

Hitchcock by Francois Truffaut (am dipping in and out of this famous series of interviews for class)

Hitchcock's Films Revisited, Revised Edition by Robin Wood (again, read sections of this for class)

"Anal Rope" by D. A. Miller (FASCINATING recommended reading for class about cuts & long takes, homosexual subtext/connotation, and Hitchcock's Rope)

"Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema" by Laura Mulvey (third time I've had to read this classic of feminist film theory for a class, while I still have complicated feelings on it I think I finally really understand everything Mulvey is saying throughout rather than my previous broad-strokes understanding)

#aj reads #yeah all of those special shoutouts were for hitchcock class. and what about it #also i have both my storygraph and goodreads linked in my pinned post of anyone wants to follow me there #my storygraph/goodreads aren't very interesting because i don't actually write reviews but idk man they're there

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royalty-nobility · 4 months ago

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Portrait of two Young women, Said to be the Baroness Pichon and Mme de Fourcroy

Artist: Henri-François Riesener (French, 1767–1828)

Genre: Portrait

Date: circa 1800

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Stadtpalais Liechtenstein

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Henri-François Riesener, Portrait of two young women, said to be the baroness Pichon and Mme de Fourcroy. In the 1904 Coblentz's sale, the sitters were identified as Emilie Brongniart (1780-1847), wife of Baron Louis-André Pichon (1771-1854) and her cousin, the wife of the chemist M. de Fourcroy. The identification of the Baroness Pichon in this portrait seems quite plausible when a comparison is made to the portrait painted of her by Francois Pascal Simon, Baron Gérard in 1795 when she was fifteen (Yale University Art Gallery, Inv. no. 2010.97.1) However, the wife of the chemist Antoine François, comte de Fourcroy, née Adélaide-Flore Belleville (first married to Charles de Wailly) was born in 1765. The two sitters in this portrait look to be very close in age, making it doubtful that the young woman depicted standing and holding a letter is Mme de Fourcroy. However, the Fourcroys and the family of Baroness Pichon were certainly related, so this may be another Fourcroy “cousine."

#portrait #henri francois riesener #baroness pichon #mme de fourcroy #early 1900s #women #letter #french nobility

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thewineauctionroom · 1 month ago

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New Post has been published on https://wineauctionroom.com/post-auction-report-of-spring-2024/

Post Auction Report of Spring 2024

In the beautiful spring time of the past two months, we hosted three significant auctions, Spring Live auction at our Eden Terrace sale-room followed by its online Buy Now sale, Special Live Auction at Rees Hotel and its online Buy Now sale, then our regular Late Spring Online auction. We showcased an extensive collection of wines, drawing significant interest from bidders worldwide.

All three auctions successfully highlighted the vibrancy of the wine market and demonstrated a robust interest in both French and New Zealand wines, with back-vintage Burgundy and Bordeaux wines leading in terms of highest sales. The presence of quality Italian wines also contributed to a diversified offering that appealed to a wide range of bidders.

With competitive bidding and a strong turnout, both buyers and sellers can look forward to future events with optimism. Collectors are encouraged to take advantage of the current trends by diversifying their collections with sought-after wines from these regions.

In our Spring Live Auction, Australia emerged as the best-selling region, particularly driven by the demand for Penfolds wines, which have a strong reputation for quality and aging potential. 1990 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 scored the highest winning bid at $916.50 while the 2-bottle lot of 1998 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 sold for $1833. New Zealand wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and blends, showed solid performance, with several lots achieving prices between $120-$660. The 12-bottle OWC of 2019 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose sold for $1692 while 6-bottle lot of 2020 Te Mata Estate Coleraine sold for $775.50 and 2-bottle lot of 2015 Destiny Bay Magna Praemia scored $752.

Some other highlights include, 1985 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classe sold for $846, 2016 Domaine Francois Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre selling for $587.50, and NV Bollinger Rose 3000ml sold for $634.50.

Live Auction at The Rees was a resounding success, showcasing an impressive array of fine and rare wines, whilst local Central Otago Pinot Noir was hotly contested in the sale room, the buy-now bidders demonstrated their clear preference for Burgundy wines, particularly those from esteemed producers. France, particularly the Burgundy region, dominated the auction, with multiple lots from renowned producers like Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Armand Rousseau achieving best performance.

The highest hammer win was scored by 2016 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache Grand Cru, which sold for $ 7990. 2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg garnered the most attention, with six active bidders vying for this exceptional wine, before it ultimately sold for $5875. Not to mention a set of (3) 2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru achieved $12337.50.

Other highlights include 1990 Chateau d’Yquem 5000ml sold for $5875, 2017 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru sold for $2350, a vertical vintage of 2008-2013 Rippon Emma’s Block Pinot Noir sold for $1351.25 and OWC 2021 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 3000ml scored $1128. There was also a charity component to this auction with all proceeds from Lots 83 – 111, including all fees, being donated to the Central Otago Pinot Noir Charitable Trust. Through the generous bids we were able to raise $4853.44.

In our most recent Late Spring Online Auction, we featured lots with a wide price range, from low-end sales around $20 for sparkling wines to premium wines selling above $700.

The standout lots were 1976 Chateau Cheval Blanc and 2016 Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru, which both achieved $705. The highest multi-lot win once again went for a 12-bottle OWC of 2016 Stonyridge Larose which sold for $1692. Some other notable sales included 2002 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia sold for $376 and 2015 Passage Rock Magnus 1500ml scored $235.

As we look toward the fast-approaching 2025, the wine market holds tremendous promise, driven by an ever-growing appreciation for fine wines and the passion of collectors and connoisseurs alike. The increasing interest in diverse regions and unique vintages suggests a vibrant landscape ahead, where both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts can thrive. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all bidders and consignors for their participation and trust in our platform. Your support not only fuels the excitement of the auction but also plays a crucial role in fostering a dynamic community that celebrates the art of wine. Together, we are poised to cultivate a flourishing market that honours tradition while embracing new approaches to wine.

Our next sale will be our final Live Auction of 2024, starting from 6pm on December 3rd. This is another sale filled with outstanding wines, showcasing a range of values with wonderful provenance. Catalogue will be published soon so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first ones to know. We finish the year with our New Year’s Online only auction that will start on the 26th December and run through to 7pm 5th January.

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ausetkmt · 6 months ago

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Grab a coffee at the Golden Pear in Southampton, New York, drive due south almost a mile straight down Main Street, take a left onto Gin Lane. It’s just a five-minute drive. As your GPS will tell you, you’ve arrived. The storied street, one of the most exclusive in the Hamptons, runs parallel to the ocean. It’s filled with grand old shingled homes, some built in the late 1880s, hidden from view behind hedgerows of privet, a hardy shrub first brought to the Hamptons by English settlers in the 1600s.

From your turn onto Gin Lane, it’s another 0.7 miles to number 376. Here sits a cedar-shingled house—which you can’t see from the street—built in 1888 on the Rosa rugosa dunes for railroad tycoon Robert Olyphant, the great-great-grandfather of actor Timothy Olyphant. The house is rumored—but never proven—to have been designed by Stanford White, the Gilded Age starchitect and accused sexual predator. White was 47 when he allegedly raped 16-year-old Evelyn Nesbit and 52 when Nesbit’s then husband, multimillionaire Harry Kendall Thaw, shot him dead. The house, first known as Eden Cottage, has direct access to the beach. Film buffs may recognize it from Woody Allen’s 1978 movie, Interiors. Its own feature coffered ceilings, nine fireplaces, and French doors galore.

In 1990, Carl Spielvogel, the late ad mogul, and Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, the landmarks expert, bought the 12-bedroom house. The Spielvogels hired White’s great-grandson, architect Sam White, to restore the home, which they called Bonnie Dune—the home’s name since the turn of the century. Then they decided they needed a bigger place.

Enter Louise Blouin and John MacBain. The couple bought the estate for a reported $13.5 million in late 1997 and renamed it La Dune. The house had just been through a storm—perhaps it was an omen—but a steel bulkhead had been installed, and the sale went through. There was no bulkhead, however, to protect the MacBains’ marriage from the elements, which in the Hamptons includes a certain type of striving that can be as destructive as it is all-consuming.

As the MacBain family settled in, they built a second house on the Hamptons property, with interiors by the late Francois Catroux, a decorator to aristocrats, Russian oligarchs, and rich Americans. The guesthouse features nine bedrooms, eight baths, two powder rooms, a home theater, and a billiard room. Both homes boast gyms, saunas, and staff quarters. The compound sits on 4.2 prime oceanfront acres, with 19 bedrooms between them, two pools, and a sunken all-weather tennis court.

Blond, beautiful, and wildly ambitious, Blouin had made a fortune with MacBain, creating an international classified ad empire. La Dune was the perfect place to show off their success. But the couple, who brought their own strengths to the business, were growing apart. By 2000, they had divorced. Blouin began to travel the jet-setting art world circuit with auctioneer Simon de Pury, chairman of Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, who had become her boyfriend following the breakup of her marriage; de Pury hired her to be CEO. By 2003, her relationship with de Pury, and his company, had come to an end, and she moved into art publishing.

As she moved into the art world, Blouin launched a foundation, held “art Davos”–style “global creative leadership summits,” and handed out awards to world leaders (Bill Clinton), billionaires (Carlos Slim), Nobel Prize winners (Elie Wiesel; some neuroscientists), and famous artists (Jeff Koons). She threw parties for her foundation at places like the Venice Biennale with her then boyfriend Prince Andrew in tow. Her big ideas explored creativity and the brain, and using culture to promote world peace. Only her ego was bigger. She put her name in front of all her publications and websites. Blouin had an eye for talent but a manic nature, bombarding her staff with nonsensical staccato emails.

“She was fun. She was creative. But no one on her team took her seriously,” says a former publicist. And while Blouin would generously fly some staff on private jets for ski trips and invite others to work retreats at La Dune, allegations swirled that she cut people’s pay, fired them, or stiffed them altogether. In interviews with VF, ex-staff call her a “liar,” a “sociopath,” and “vindictive.” “A kinder word would be ‘delusions of grandeur,’ ” said one former executive. Blouin’s companies have also been sued by a landlord, a printer, and many others—according to reports and staffers interviewed by VF. The New York Post dubbed her the Red Queen for her penchant for wearing the color and for her Alice in Wonderland “off with their heads” management style. “She thought she was a genius, but she just wasn’t,” says one former senior staffer. “She presented herself as this brilliant businesswoman, a thinker, and a kind of tech visionary—like some kind of global figure in a Steve Jobs way.”

And now Blouin has finally lost La Dune. The estate was sold in a bankruptcy sale this winter. What has happened since then is not totally dissimilar from other stumbles and scandals in Blouin’s long public history: She is crying foul and unfair play, mulling her options to sue everyone from her brokers to the auction house that sold La Dune—even The New York Times, for an interview she gave after the sale. “Ms. Blouin contacted us to raise what she believed to be inaccuracies,” says a spokesperson for The New York Times. “We carefully reviewed those concerns and concluded the story was accurate as published. We stand by the reporting.”

The first time I spoke to Blouin, it was by phone, on her final night at La Dune. It had been more than a quarter of a century since she had first bought the Gin Lane estate. Her voice was calm, even, unemotional, and slightly regal, like Judi Dench’s fictional spy chief, M, in the James Bond films. That was the first of two long interviews. What followed was a flurry of emails, texts, and phone calls—I stopped counting after 50. At one point she sent me a digitally constructed “evidence” board, like the kind you see in the movies, featuring pictures of and red arrows around the people whom she claims have conspired against her. It would be incomprehensible to even try to detail it here. To sum it up, she has a lot to say.

For one thing, she insists, she does have empathy, and that’s why she went into the arts, and took care of her mother when she had Alzheimer’s disease, and her husband following a ski accident in 2015. She also says she is only just now unraveling a massive fraud orchestrated by key members of her publishing team, to the tune of millions. When she found out, she says, she shut down and transferred the New York office overseas.

The last time Blouin spoke with Vanity Fair for this story, she wanted to underscore points she’d emailed, texted, and called about. “I don’t pay things. When you are a chairman and CEO of a global company, you don’t pay things,” she said via Zoom. And then, a few breaths later, “I paid everyone, they stole the money on the other side.”

Some ex-staff interviewed by VF also believe there were some irregularities, but not on the scale that Blouin alleges. Others say their work practices were standard. Blouin claims the Manhattan district attorney opened an investigation; the DA declined to comment.

As for the house, “she has seller’s remorse,” said John Allerding, a lawyer for Bay Point Advisors, Blouin’s last lender. If there had been a minimum reserve bid, “we would have had no bidders and we would be in the same position as we were when we got involved in September 2022: two properties that nobody wanted, generating expenses.”

The Department of Justice has an ongoing investigation involving federal withholdings from Blouin’s employees’ paychecks that were never sent to the government. Blouin has lodged her own complaint against the government. When reached by VF, an IRS investigator and the IRS spokesperson declined to comment. From Europe, Blouin tells VF the company allocated money to pay the withholding but that it never made it to the federal government. She says she had nothing to do with any “fraud” because she didn’t run her company, and that she welcomes the IRS investigation. “The truth will finally come out,” she says.

“The Big Apple ate me,” Blouin says in another call, with a laugh. “I wasn’t lucky in New York.”

The house on Gin Lane is far from Dorval, the Montreal suburb where Blouin grew up in comfort, one of six children. Her parents ran an insurance brokerage. She went to private schools and sailed competitively. According to the Toronto Star, she traces her heritage on her mother’s side to Jacques Viger, the first mayor of Montreal, elected in 1833. Blouin attended McGill University but never graduated. She annulled her first marriage, to David Stewart, an RJR-Macdonald tobacco heir. In 1987, Blouin married MacBain. A Rhodes scholar and son of a Liberal member of parliament, MacBain was a rising star at Power Corporation, which was owned by the family of Blouin’s brother-in-law, Paul Desmarais Jr., who came from one of Canada’s wealthiest families. As the MacBains’ business grew, the couple moved to Europe and summered at La Dune, where they enjoyed family life with their three children and threw lavish parties. But MacBain did not share Blouin’s social ambitions, some say, and the couple grew apart.

Two years after buying La Dune, in 2000, the marriage was over but the parties continued. Calvin Klein, Ross Bleckner, and Bianca Jagger were among the many guests. Blouin sold her share of the business to her ex-husband for a reported $200 million. The men she dated during this new chapter—including Simon de Pury, the “Mick Jagger of auctioneers,” and Prince Andrew—were also drawn to La Dune.

For many years, La Dune was Blouin’s calling card, luring stars and their hangers-on through the oceanfront doors. But over time, it became an albatross. By 2018, a $26 million mortgage required additional lenders. In 2023, the compound was both in bankruptcy protection and on the market for an astonishing $150 million. It was also for rent for millions of dollars. “If she could have gotten a renter at $2 million or $3 million for the summer, which was possible, she would have been able to service the loan,” a broker who once worked with Blouin told VF.

Those who walked through the compound during its final months on the market told VF that it had great bones, but there was something tragic about it. One banker, who attended a lunch prepared by Blouin’s private chef on a terrace overlooking the ocean last summer, ultimately turned down her refinancing request.

“When people live above their means against assets they have or inherited in order to tread water, it typically doesn’t end well. Nobody thought it was worth $150 million. It felt like Grey Gardens, with faded Hiroshi Sugimoto seascape photographs on the wall,” he says. Such grand old houses, he notes, “get really beaten down by the ocean.”

Ultimately, on a cold winter night in January this year, Blouin lost La Dune in a live foreclosure auction that lasted a little longer than five hours, at Sotheby’s New York offices on the Upper East Side. The sale was the first time Sotheby’s auctioned real estate live alongside art, in a collection titled “Visions of America.”

“This should be a series on Netflix,” a would-be buyer whispered, referring to all the drama.

#How Art Mogul Louise Blouin Lost Her Fabled Hamptons Estate #Jennifer Gould

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colindotpdx · 6 months ago

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Avignon Musique

My friend in Avignon, Cisco Kid (not his real name) is my age and has been making his living from his wits, his talent, and his guitar since he left high school. I suppose that’s true of just about every musician; never had a real job all his life. I am reading the draft of his autobiography and cannot wait to see it in print; a whirlwind story from a worldwide troubadour.

This week Cisco invited me to play with his friends for La Fete de la Musique so I took his place for a few songs playing and singing with English guitarist Phil Clark and Greek violinist and luthier Katarina Fronista. These professionals got paid but I can now add Busker to my resume having taken 8 Euros as my split of the tip jar.

La Fete de la Musique.

This event is now a Solstice tradition in France; initiated by the Socialist Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, in 1982 when Francois Mitterand was President. Every corner of France is filled with music and all noise and curfew restrictions are cheerfully ignored.

Here in Avignon, there are a few official stages setup by the city that have some system of allocation by musical genre and most of the bars and restaurants also setup bands to entertain, and retain, customers. In our case, we played lunchtime under the plane trees alongside the Rhone by the obnoxious Instagram sign, and then played all night in a small square paid for by a restaurant called “Les Sales Gosses”. (Dirty Kids - means The Little Brats) to a much bigger and enthusiastic crowd. Alcohol may have been involved.

I was definitely a stowaway on this band as they’ve all been doing this for decades. A huge pleasure to be allowed to sit in and pretend.

#Avignon24

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europa-news · 1 year ago

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GS Partners not licensed to solicit investments in SA – FSCA

This follows adverse warnings against the company and its affiliates in several US states and Canada.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with GS Partners, also known as GSP or Gold Standard Partners.

This follows similar warnings against GS Partners in the US and Canada for violations of securities laws.

“GS Partners is not licensed under any financial sector law to provide financial products or financial services in South Africa. The FSCA is concerned about the unrealistic returns offered by GS Partners, and is conducting a preliminary investigation into its activities in South Africa. The FSCA has approached GS Partners for comment, and the entity has until Friday, 24 November 2023 to reply,” reads the FSCA statement.

The FSCA goes on to say that while it is not commenting on the specifics of GS Partners’s business, anyone offering financial products in SA requires authorisation from the FSCA.

Backing from sports stars

GS Partners and its affiliates have been criticised on social media for operating a multi-level marketing scheme that appeared to offer unrealistic returns while rewarding agents with generous commissions for introducing new investors.

The company extensively used sports stars, among them former Springbok hero Victor Matfield, to market its investments.

A cease and desist order issued by the Texas State Securities Board this month highlighted this aspect of its business model: “GSP has been claiming that various athletes have also endorsed, promoted or otherwise supported the investments, the operations of GSB Group, and/or Lydian World. These athletes include boxer Floyd Mayweather and footballers Roberto Carlos, Mario Yepes, David Trezeguet, Michel Salgado, and [former SA soccer star] Lucas Radebe.”

Gold Standard Banking Corporation (GSB) is another affiliated company registered in Germany.

Defamation lawsuit

In 2021, GSB, its chair Josip Heit, and four other individuals – Tony De Gouveia, Bruce Hughes, Andrew Eaton and Brendon Earp-Jones – sued three commentators appearing on the YouTube channel G-Crypt for defamation and loss of income to the tune of R476 million after they criticised the company’s investment offering in unflattering terms. The company and the plaintiffs say they suffered substantial income losses after the videos first appeared.

The three defendants are Louis Nel, Francois Harris, and Gareth Grobler. The offending G-Crypt videos have since been removed from YouTube, though efforts are being made to reinstate them. Grobler founded the now-defunct iCE3x crypto exchange, which is currently in provisional liquidation.

The defendants opposed the GSB defamation claim and fired off a counter-suit, seeking to have it declared an illegal scheme. That legal suit has yet to be heard in court, and it is unclear what impact the latest FSCA warning will have on the outcome.

Skyscraper vouchers and the metaverse

The Texas State Securities Board says GSP recently engaged in an offering of digital assets where each digital asset represented fractional ownership of a unit in a skyscraper, known by the names “G999 Exclusive Living Business Bay” and “G999 Tower”.

The vouchers for the first phase of the scheme went on sale for $9.63 (about R180) each, with two more phases due to come on stream at $12.52 and $15.68 each, with the purpose of raising about $175 million (about R3.2 billion) in total.

The Texas regulator took exception to GSP’s claim that it “believes there is no limit to the upside for XLT token holders …” and the fact that the tokens are highly illiquid.

The Texas regulator says the company was also involved in promoting a metaverse known as Lydian World or Lydian.World, which would allow its community members to participate in assisted copy trading (the ability to mimic expert traders), digital artwork creation and marketing, and transparent digital banking reward mechanisms, among other opportunities.

Lydian World provides over 18 million square metres of virtual land that can be acquired with LYS tokens, a digital asset issued on the Binance blockchain.

“After using LYS to purchase virtual land in Lydian World, users can then build a virtual building on the virtual land, and then open a virtual business using the virtual building as a virtual storefront, and even rent the virtual building to other users – assuming the virtual building’s design is approved by a virtual city town hall,” says the Texas cease and desist order.

LYS token owners can purportedly earn annual returns of 14.8% in the first year by “staking” (investing) the tokens. Additional benefits accrue to members who purchase what are known as Elemental MetaCertificates and Success Series Certificates.

“Respondent GSP frequently incentivises the loading of additional principal through various promotions. These promotions may increase the value of a certificate or unlock weekly or monthly income streams,” says the Texas regulator.

Cease and desist orders were also issued in recent weeks against GSB and its affiliates, including Swiss Valorem Bank and Josip Heit, by the US states of New Hampshire, Arizona and Florida.

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newsmaniaa · 1 year ago

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GS Partners not licensed to solicit investments in SA – FSCA

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with GS Partners, also known as GSP or Gold Standard Partners.

This follows similar warnings against GS Partners in the US and Canada for violations of securities laws.

The FSCA goes on to say that while it is not commenting on the specifics of GS Partners’s business, anyone offering financial products in SA requires authorisation from the FSCA.

Backing from sports stars

The company extensively used sports stars, among them former Springbok hero Victor Matfield, to market its investments.

Gold Standard Banking Corporation (GSB) is another affiliated company registered in Germany.

Defamation lawsuit

Skyscraper vouchers and the metaverse

It purportedly acquired the rights to resell units in the Dubai skyscraper for 12 months and issued “XLT Vouchers”, representing ownership of one square inch of the tower as a way to earn passive income. The vouchers for the first phase of the scheme went on sale for $9.63 (about R180) each, with two more phases due to come on stream at $12.52 and $15.68 each, with the purpose of raising about $175 million (about R3.2 billion) in total.

Lydian World provides over 18 million square metres of virtual land that can be acquired with LYS tokens, a digital asset issued on the Binance blockchain.

“Respondent GSP frequently incentivizes the loading of additional principal through various promotions. These promotions may increase the value of a certificate or unlock weekly or monthly income streams,” says the Texas regulator.

The FSCA notice provides links to warnings issued against GSB by regulators in Texas, Washington, California and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Canada’s Autorité Des Marchés Financiers. Cease and desist orders were also issued in recent weeks against GSB and its affiliates, including Swiss Valorem Bank and Josip Heit, by the US states of New Hampshire, Arizona and Florida.

#News #GS partners

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cyrilcantarelli · 11 months ago

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best-hotels-in-ottawa-with-pools · 1 year ago

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Exploring Ottawa’s Best Beaches Nearby

Ottawa is the stunning capital of Canada. While Ottawa might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of beaches, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the city’s hidden gems. Whether you’re a local looking for a new spot to soak up in the sun or a visitor seeking a unique beach experience, we’ve got you covered. In this travel blog, we’ll explore the 11 best beaches in Ottawa for a perfect day trip.

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Mooney’s Bay Beach

Brittania Beach

Petrie Island Beach

Westboro Beach

Meech Lake/O’Brien Beach (Best beache in Ottawa)

Leamy Lake Beach

Lac Phillippe

Constance Bay Beach

The Pond

Morrison’s Quarry

Fitzroy Provincial Park Beach

Burnstown Beach

Petawawa Point Beach

Bon Echo Provincial Park Beaches

Pine Point Beach

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mooney’s Bay Beach

If you’ve got kids, you should definitely visit Mooney’s Bay Beach. It features an interesting Canada-themed playground that your little ones will surely enjoy.

It is one of the most popular summer destinations in Ottawa and hence often remains crowded with people.

Mooney’ Beach hosts various Ottawa festivals and events like H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest, Dragon Boat Race Festival, and many more fun activities for you to enjoy.

Location: 2926, Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Brittania Beach

Situated in the west of Ottawa, Brittania Beach is more of a low-key destination with no restaurants and cafes around.

Nonetheless, it is the perfect spot for swimming and relaxing on the sand while enjoying the beautiful beach views.

While you’re here, don’t forget to visit the Beach Corners, to enjoy some delicious ice cream flavors after a sunny day at the beach.

Location: 2805 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Petrie Island Beach

Petrie Island Beach is a true local favorite. The island has three different beaches – East Beach, West Beach & Centennial Beach, with each offering something special to the visitors.

However, if you want to get into the busy crowd, East Beach is your best option.

Here, you can also relax under the shady trees, swim, or even rent a paddle board, canoe rentals, and kayak to enjoy some fun water activities.

Meanwhile, make sure to pack your lunch as you’ll surely need some extra dose of energy to enjoy your time to the fullest.

Location: 272 Trim Road, Orleans, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Westboro Beach

Situated on the west shore of the Ottawa River, Westboro Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful time with your family.

It has got various beautiful on-site cafes offering meals & drinks along with live music to keep you entertained.

Westboro Beach is accessible year-round and is among the best beaches in Ottawa.

Location: 745, Ottawa River Parkway, Canada

Meech Lake/O’Brien Beach (Best beache in Ottawa)

Situated just a 15-minute drive away from downtown Ottawa, Meech Lake is known for its crystal-clear water and white sand.

It makes a great spot for hiking, picnicking, and kayaking with lifeguards always on duty to ensure utmost safety.

O’Brien is the most famous beach in the area and gets all bustling with people during the hot summer days.

Location: Chelsea, QC, Canada

Leamy Lake Beach

If you want to enjoy a good time outdoors, but don’t want to travel far from the city, then Leamy Lake Beach is your place to be.

The beach is situated amidst the hills, just a short drive away from the main city.

Here you can engage in a whole lot of water activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, and more.

And if you’re not a fan of getting covered in all sand, you can secure your place in the grassy areas with natural shade beyond the beach.

Location: Fournier Blvd, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Lac Phillippe

Situated in the heart of the Saint-Francois-de Sales National Park, Lac Phillippe is a beautiful lake featuring boat rentals, picnic spots, and a wonderful swimming beach.

The location also offers thrilling biking, hiking, and skiing trails to enjoy through.

Location: Les Collines-de-L’Outaouais Regional County Municipality, QC J0X 3G0, Canada

Constance Bay Beach

Constance Bay is the only horse-friendly beach in Ottawa. So if you want to enjoy a ride with a fantastic sea view, hop on.

Besides, you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and sailing. Meanwhile, be careful of the mussels in the seawater as they can hurt your toes and may even leave you injured.

Although the beach doesn’t cover much of an area, it’s evident that you’d get to enjoy a good time here. And the best part? The parking is absolutely free!

Location: Lane St, Ottawa, ON K0A 3M0, Canada

The Pond

The Pond may not have the most exciting name, but this hidden gem is perfect for anyone looking to avoid crowded beaches.

Located in the industrial area near the airport, the Pond offers a serene swimming experience with clean and clear water.

Just make sure to be a little cautious as there are no lifeguards available on duty.

Location: Pond St., Rockcliffe Park

Morrison’s Quarry

Did you know there’s a blue oasis near Ottawa? Morrison’s Quarry, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Ottawa, is a beautiful beach for swimming and scuba diving.

The beautiful turquoise waters and sandy beach area are perfect for relaxation.

The site also features picnic tables, BBQ pits, and even a waterslide, providing fun for all ages.

Location: 1780 Quebec Rte 105, Chelsea

Fitzroy Provincial Park Beach

Situated just an hour away from the capital, Fitzroy Provincial Park is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a peaceful escape into nature.

The park features two beaches each carrying its own unique charm.

The main beach features washrooms, picnic tables, barbecues, and canoe/kayak rentals, while the camper’s beach located in Two Rivers Campground is perfect for families with small kids.

While you’re here, don’t forget to take a short hike through the century-old white pine forest and explore the meandering Carp River by paddle.

Location: 5201 Canon Smith Dr, Fitzroy Harbour, ON K0A 1X0, Canada

Burnstown Beach

Situated along the Madawaska River, Burnstown Beach features a large sandy swimming area, a boat launch, and even a rowing area for those seeking adventure.

On land, you’ll find a play structure, picnic tables, a seasonal snack bar, change rooms, washrooms, and a shaded grassy area.

While at it, make sure not to miss out on Burnstown’s renowned artist galleries, shops, and eateries, all housed in heritage buildings, within walking distance from the beach.

Location: 1537 Calabogie Rd, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z4, Canada

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Petawawa Point Beach

At the junction of the Petawawa and Ottawa rivers lies the town of Petawawa’s premiere waterfront park – Petawawa Point.

Here, you’ll find amazing vistas, a sandy beach, a boat launch, a snack bar & canoe/kayak rentals.

The beach might be unsupervised but rest assured, it’s well maintained and monitored regularly by the municipal staff.

Beyond the beach, Petawawa Point stretches as a series of islands across the Ottawa River into Quebec that’s worth exploring.

Location: Petawawa Point, Petawawa, ON K8H 3M4, Canada

Bon Echo Provincial Park Beaches

Just a 2-hour drive from Ottawa lies the Bon Echo Provincial Park, where Mazinaw rock stands tall as a testament to indigenous heritage.

This 1.5-km-long sheer rock face rises 100 meters from Mazinaw Lake and features over 260 indigenous pictographs – the largest visible collection in Canada.

White at Bon Echo, take an interpretive boat tour to get up close to the cliffs or climb to the lookout atop the rock.

Bon Echo’s main beach on Lower Mazinaw lake is a popular spot with a spacious sandy beach, a buoyed swimming area (note that there are no lifeguards), and shaded picnic spots.

North and south beaches offer quieter alternatives for campers and day-trippers.

Location: 16151 Hwy 41, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada

Pine Point Beach

Nestled along the tranquil Ottawa River in the charming town of Deep River, Pine Point Beach is a true hidden treasure.

With over 200 meters of golden, sandy shoreline, it’s a beachcomber’s paradise. The beach also offers amenities like washrooms and convenient parking.

Surrounding the beach, you’ll find a magnificent mixed forest with winding walking trails, perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Location: Pine Point Rd, Deep River, ON, Canada

Conclusion

Ottawa might not be the Carribean, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day or more at the beach. Make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, water, snacks, and lunch. If you’re planning on swimming, don’t forget your swimsuit, towel and goggles. And if you have little ones, bring them along with some sand toys for added fun.

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dybdahlsvisitportugalspainfrance · 1 year ago

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Paimpol

I’m more than a week behind - but today I will finish the trip of September 2023. Life just get in the way. Here is the next to the last entry!

September 29, 2023

This is the last full day with Francois - but she is not done with us yet. We used the morning to organize and re-pack and Francois did some shopping. Tomorrow, Mark and I will be heading to a Paris hotel in the Charles de Gaulle Airport in preparation for our flight home on Oct. 1st, and Annie and Carl will visit Helen in Paris for a few days before returning to the US on Oct. 4.

We headed to Paimpol today for lunch at a Crêperie. Remember more Crêperies in Brittany than coffee shops!!!

Brittany is the home of the crepe. And I am so excited because while crepes are made with wheat flour, galettes are made with buckwheat flour - which despite the name "buckwheat" is completely gluten-free. Buckwheat is a seed, while wheat is a grain. No gluten from seeds! YAY!!

Gallettes are used for savory crepes - but in my case they can be substituted for dessert. Get out of my way!!!

My main is on the left - a smoked salmon crepe. Mark's main in on the right - I think he had steak. Everyone had a great dessert crepes too and I wish I had taken pics - but I only have a pic of my dessert - something my grandkids love - a Nutella Crepe. It would have been better with strawberries and whip cream - I"m guessing - but I loved every bite!

Next stop - the ruins of the Abbey Notre Dame of Beauport founded in the 1200s. Now, I LOVE ruins of any kind, but Abbey ruins are just the best.

Isn't this FABULOUS!!! This building is 800 years old. Some places have roofs and some do not. Below is the kitchen - still in tact.

The room below was a meeting room designed for religious services for a small group.

The monks that inhabited this place raised all their food and had a thriving business of cider sales. The cider press as the in crypt.

We wandered about this place for a couple of hours and it held new amazement every time we turned the corner or went up or down the steps.

The weather was perfect, the company delightful and walking through the ruins of a 800 year old abbey - was just my idea of a perfect way to spend our last day here. Not sure how we can thank Annie & Carl for asking us to join them on this adventure - but we will come up with something. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

And having the chance to meet Francoise, Gabby & Danielle was a gift - for sure. We look forward to seeing them again in CA next year.

After our abbey visit we returned to Loguvivy de la Mer. Francoise headed to the beach for a swim, and we all had a little down time 0 in our own little way...

We loaded the luggage while it was still daylight and Francoise made another wonderful meal. Then - Francoise and I beat the pants off Carl and Mark in cards!!! We won BIG!!! Sorry guys. This team is unstoppable1!!

We will have a re-match in the dessert - IF we feel like it.

What a wonderful time we have had. We will leave this wonderful place early tomorrow - but we have one more thing on our agenda before we head back to the USA.

Stay tuned.

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raingallery · 1 year ago

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Église Saint-Francois de Sales

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if-you-fan-a-fire · 3 years ago

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“DAMAGE CAUSED TO POWER LINES,” Montreal Star. August 13, 1931. Page 38. ---- From Yesterday's Late Editions ---- Shown above are some of the power transmission poles found damaged this morning, the photo inset at the left, showing one of the steel frames an Ile Jesus after being dynamited at the base. The large picture shows one of the towers carrying power lines from Shawinigan Falls after it had been unbolted at its base. The property is owned by the Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company, and it is alleged by the company that the damage was caused by some of their former linemen now on strike, or by sympathizers. //// “STRIKERS DENY SABOTAGE CHARGE,” Montreal Star. August 13, 1931. Page 38. ---- Three of Four Main Leads Put Out of Commission Yesterday ---- (From Yesterday's Late Editions) Sabotage, involving little material damage but endangering the whole electrical supply of Montreal, was committed this morning about 3 o'clock, when a tower carrying the power lines from Shawinigan Falls was unseated from its bed by dynamite and three poles carrying power from the Cedar Rapids plant were also dynamited. The result was that three of the four Shawinigan lines went out of commission and the damage done endangered the whole of the electrical supply from that source. Montreal was thus nearly completely deprived at water and power for a few hours.

The work on the tower was done an angle near St. Francois de Sales on Ile Jesus. Removing the two bolts from each of the outer uprights of the tower, those who did the damage, officials assert, expected that the weight of the wires would pull the top over to the other tower which carries the parallel wires. This it failed to do, apparently, and the men then placed under one of the standards, and thus unseated the outer base of the tower which fell to to its neighbor and an put out of commission the two wires on the one lower and one of the two on the other.

An explosion was heard about 3 o’clock this morning by neighboring farmer, who looked out of his window and saw the flash of the wires, but as he thought “it was just something wrong with the wires.” When he saw the leaning tower later this morning he telephoned the Montreal Light Heat and Power.

The Light, Heat, and Power Corporation attribute the damage to work done by some of their former linesmen who are now on strike because the company refuses to recognize their union. Officials of the union involved disclaim any knowledge of acts of sabotage on the part of their members and deny that they are responsible.

DAMAGE IN WEST END. Vandals were also busy in the western suburbs last night. A steel standard at Summaries hearing four high-tension circuits was partly destroyed by a blast that shattered half the bane of the standard, broke three of the lines, made a crater five feet in diameter and nearly three feet deep, and left the standard leaning precariously.

Elevators at City Hall Out of Order Four elevators at the City Hall could not be run this morning, due, it is understood, to power shortage. Officials in the civic buildings are apt to blame the lack of sufficient "white coal” to those who have recently, been deliberately wrecking poles and lines of the Montreal Light Heat and Power Company.

In order to cope with a power shortage which is estimated to have cut the normal service in half, lights were cut down to a minimum.

Strike Statement The following statement was issued this afternoon of the striking members of the Union of Linesmen and Helpers have been blamed for sabotage and damage to the Company's property, the men have organised 20 crews who are now patroling the city night and day in an effort to protect the Company's property and the public, so that there interference with the street lights, As we realize that if these are out Montreal would be at mercy of anyone who wished to the take advantage of such a situation to violate the law and embarrass not only the citizens but the large number of tourists who are at present visiting this city.

We are using every effort to co-operate with the police in their endeavor to track down those who are either in the employ of the company or other outside bodies and unknown to the men and endeavoring to destroy the men's cause. Every crew has definite instructions to inform the authorities of any suspects they come in contact with."

#montreal #sabotage #strike #linemen #montreal light heat and power company #énergir #utilities company #power company #power outage #canadian electrical trades union #electrical workers #union recognition #union men #working class struggle #great depression in canada #crime and punishment in canada #history of crime and punishment in canada

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juvaho · 2 years ago

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Who wants to enjoy macarons?

About me

Hello I am Julie and in my blog I am going to talk about macarons. Why? When I first tasted a macaron, I loved it. In the meantime, I already have a macaron addiction.

Facts about macarons

Did you know that the first macaron was made in Italy and not France?

It is believed that the macaron was born in Italy. According to legend, Catherine de Medici brought the recipe with her from Italy when she married Henry II of France in 1533. Surprisingly, the 16th-century Italian cookbooks mention almond biscuits closely resembling macarons, but under different names. The first macarons were just cookies, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. In 1792, the macarons started to gain fame as two Carmelite nuns sold macaron cookies. It was not until the 1830s that bakers served the two-by-two by adding jams, liqueurs, and spices.

Did you know that traditional macarons aren't vegan?

Traditional Macarons are made up of meringue shells or cookies and buttercream filling. The meringue shells are made using egg whites, almond flour, and sugar. So they are not vegan. While there are lots of macrons available in the market that do not contain egg white, they may have some type of animal-derived ingredients. Bakers also use aquafaba, an eggless alternative to the meringue.

Did you know there is a macaron day in new york?

Famed pastry chef Francois Payard founded the first Macaron Day in New York City in March of 2010. To celebrate the French treat, participating bakeries in New York City offer free macarons to customers. A portion of macaron sales is donated to City Harvest, a non-profit organization that feeds more than two million New Yorkers each year. The NYC celebration coincides with the original 'Jour du Macaron' in Paris, founded by Pierre Hermé.

The recipe for macarons

Ingredients

170g icing sugar

160g ground almonds

120ml egg whites from about 4 medium eggs, separated into 2 equal batches

160g granulated sugar

½ tsp red food colouring

For the filling

120g double cream

110g dark chocolate, finely chopped

25g unsalted butter, room temperature

75g raspberry jam

In this link, you can find the video to make the macarons. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/macarons

More about macarons

where does the name 'macarons' came from?

The name "macaroon" comes from the Italian maccarone or maccherone meaning "paste", referring to the original almond paste ingredient; this word itself derives from ammaccare, meaning "to crush".

Why is it hard to make macarons?

Macarons are often said to be hard to make because they are very delicate and require a lot of precision. Don't under beat the egg whites. Under beating the egg whites can cause flat macarons and hollow macarons. If you're sure you're not over mixing the batter and you're still getting flat, spread out macarons, it could be because you're under beating the egg whites. Make sure you beat them until they are really stiff.

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thewineauctionroom · 2 years ago

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New Post has been published on https://wineauctionroom.com/report-on-late-summer-auction-announcing-the-date-of-autumn-live-auction-2023/

Report on Late Summer Auction & Announcing the Date of Autumn Live Auction

Our Late summer online auction closed on Sunday, March 05 with a flurry of activity, the results of which summed up the first quarter of 2023 beautifully. This sale featured wines from a range of regions and was studded with exemplary wines from each. The top bids from this auction spanned a diverse range of regions, a sharp contrast to 2022 when Burgundy, Champagne, and Bordeaux dominated the leading sales list. We are only three months into 2023, but these distinct results confirm our view that wines with better relative value will play a significant role in upcoming auctions. Before we head into the line results of this auction, we wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community. Through your hearty bidding and generous spirit, we are thrilled to have made a tidy donation on your behalf to the Red Cross Appeal for the New Zealand Disaster fund.

The highest hammer win went for 2005 E. Guigal La Landonne at $893, also from Guigal, its 2013 La Mouline sold for $470. For the first time, Riesling featured in the top 3 sales, 2007 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese achieved $470; from the same vintage and producer, its 2007 Spatlese sold for $293.75.

Burgundy, once again, was the best-performing region overall. 1999 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru also reached $470, followed by 2010 Domaine Taupenot Merme Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru at $423, and 2003 Pascal Lachaux Chambertin Grand Cru at $376. 2008 Domaine Francois Lamarche Echezeaux Grand Cru and 2010 Domaine Taupenot Merme Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru both sold for $352.50.

No auction is complete without Penfolds, 1997 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 was snapped at $587.50. 1998 Jim Barry Armagh sold for $352.50; both its 1987 and 1990 vintage sold for $293.75. Syrah blends from home, 2014 Craggy Range Le Sol reached $152.75.

One of New Zealand’s flagship Bordeaux blends, Te Mata Estate Coleraine from its iconic vintage 1998 scored $305.50. 2008 Vieux Chateau Certan (Bordeaux) sold at the same price of $305.50.

Being the most established segment of the fine wine market, Bordeaux has seen slower performance over the past year yet remains the most stable region for growth in the last decade. This means it’s a great time to buy and bank these Bordeaux wines now, as prices will likely increase again.

Thank you again for the participation and long-term support from our lovely wine community. Our next auction will be a LIVE/online event on Tuesday 4th April at Caro’s Wine 14 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn from 6pm. The catalogue is now available for viewing. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know about future auctions. As usual, this auction will be streamed live on auctions.wineauctionroom.com and absentee bids are welcome before and during the auction.

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