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ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND -- Former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance will be looking for some home advantage when he joins a strong European Senior Tour field at Fairmont St Andrews for the Cleveland Golf/Srixon Scottish Senior Open from August 19-21. Not only is it the Scot’s native event on the tour, but it is also being played on the course he designed at the five-star resort. The Torrance course has hosted the tournament for the last two years and is a layout which has proven popular with competitors, meaning a host of big names will be looking to beat Torrance to the trophy, not least defending champion Barry Lane. A plethora of Ryder Cup stars will also be in attendance, including Costantino Rocca, Des Smyth, Eamonn Darcy and Antonio Garrido, along with 2009 winner Glenn Ralph, BBC analyst and former Ryder Cup captain Mark James and Britain’s most successful amateur golfer Gary Wolstenholme. Garrett Turta, Fairmont St Andrews general manager, said: “We’re very proud to be welcoming the cream of senior golf to Fairmont St Andrews for a third consecutive year.“Once more we will have some real legends of the game taking to our fairways and I fully expect them to create another truly memorable occasion.“We invested heavily in the course so we had a facility worthy of prestigious events like this and our team have got it in fantastic condition.“St Andrews is the Home of Golf and the surrounding area is passionate about the game, so as one of the biggest tournaments taking place here this summer we’re hopeful of attracting the crowd the big names deserve.”Fairmont St Andrews boasts two first-class 18-hole layouts in The Torrance and The Kittocks courses. Both have benefited as part of a £17m redevelopment the luxury resort has recently undergone, which also saw improvements to the lavish spa complex and five-star hotel. The five-star Fairmont St Andrews resort boasts two championship golf courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks, and has played host to a number of prestigious events, including both the Open Championship’s final local qualifying and the Scottish Senior Open. (For more information on Fairmont St Andrews or to book a stay call 01334 837000 alternatively email: standrews.scotland@fairmont.com or visit www.fairmont.com/standrews.)

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The Leo Magnus Cricket Complex is located in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles, California. The cricket complex is also called Woodley Cricket Field since it is located in Woodley Park. Former Jamaican Test cricketer Franklyn Rose says “It has the best cricket field facilities in the US”. The cricket complex is named after Leo “Jingles” Magnus, another former Jamaican cricketer who also played for the University Cricket Club and coached the Los Angeles Krickets, Sheenaway Serendipity Cricket Club and the Compton Cricket Club. The complex in Van Nuys was made starting in 1978 because the Glendale Equestrian Center took over the Griffith Park Cricket Association grounds established in May 1933 following Hollywood Cricket Club’s game against the Australian test side which included Donald Bradman and was captained by Vic Richardson. The old pavilion still stands along with the opposing sight screen and is now used for weddings. The Griffith Park cricket pavilion had been in use from 1933 to 1978. New Zealand and several English county teams played at Griffith Park including Yorkshire CCC captain and England captain Brian Close. English fast bowler Fred Trueman was also on the side. Woodley Cricket Field made its mark in the mid 1980’s with the opening of two new grounds in 1996 name the Gene Wong and John Marder fields, both named for SCCA Presidents. John Marder founded the United States of America Cricket Association in 1963. In 1997, Woodley hosted Jamaica (featuring Jimmy Adams and Franklyn Rose) in 1997 and India A (featuring VVS Laxman) v Australia A (Brett Lee, Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds) test match in 1999. In the new millennium T20 Twenty over cricket) cricket came of age under SCCA President Vehman Reddy who helped organize funding which attracted Trinidad and Tobago and the Punjabi Blues for three annual tournaments. Frequently used for United States of America Cricket Association trials the most recent event held at Woodley was American College Cricket’s Regionals - the first event of its kind on the West Coast. The Main Event Field is a large circular grass field and pitch with a 5,000-seat stadium. The Woodley Cricket Field, has the feel of a district cricket club ground in Australia. It has a small stand, which can seat 50 and a clubhouse with bathrooms. India and Australia played four limited overs matches at Woodley Cricket Field in 1999 and attracted 5,000 for one game. Greats like VVS Laxman, Brett Lee and Adam Gilchrist played in that series. (Pictured above: World Famous Cricketer Brett Lee)

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-- from the sideLines --By Irving Leemon, Contributing ColumnistWhen is this country falling apart? When people can’t go to the Hollywood bowl because drunken clowns paw women and security does nothing to expel or retain the offenders. When people riot when they find out that they can’t get into a show in Hollywood, or get into sporting events. When “their” team loses or wins. When a group of “fans” decide that someone rooting for the “other team” deserves to be beat to within an inch of his life. When an American “soldier” decides to shoot up an army base. When another American “soldier” decides that he is going to blow up his “fellow” men in arms. When more and more people are getting away with murder (drive-bys are an example). When people who swore an oath to uphold the law and to serve and protect the CITIZENS of the United States, and to take another oath, and hold to that other oath, which does put those CITIZENS in jeopardy. When the highest court in the land allows nonhuman entities (corporations) to donate unlimited funds to political candidates while limiting individual CITIZEN’S ability to donate to those politicians. When states attempt to dissolve unions and citizen’s rights to bargain collectively with their employers. When corporations are given tax breaks that allow them to avoid paying taxes, and for sending jobs outside of the U.S. When more and more money and power is given to fewer and fewer people. When the requirements for graduation from schools are lowered so that graduates, CITIZENS, cannot qualify for a job, and that job is either sent outside of the U.S., or given to a non-CITIZEN. When the cost of a higher degree is placed out of the reach of most CITIZENS, while offering that education at a discount and/or help with paying for a higher education to NON-CITIZENS. When measures are attempted to be placed on the ballot that interfere with a CITIZEN’S right to practice his/her religion. When members of the press publically try and convict the accused as soon as they are publically suspected of a crime, thereby denying a CITIZEN’S right to face their accusers in court, being presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law, and to a fair and impartial trial. That’s when this country is falling apart.

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TWO BOWL NIGHTSThis past week I’ve had the pleasure of being at my summer venue, The Hollywood Bowl, enjoying the talents of Dolly Parton (July 22), James Ingram (July 27) and Gladys Knight (July 27). I was lucky in that both evenings were balmy and my hooded sweat shirt kept me warm. My bench seat (at the Dolly Parton concert) was comfortable as we got there early enough to purchase pads (now $1) and I have plenty of padding of my own. At the James Ingram and Gladys Knight concert I was furnished a box (what a way to enjoy the Bowl) by the LA Philharmonic. Those deck chairs are great! My friends and I parked at the Ventura Lot. Using the shuttle is only $4 round trip. The buses run frequently beginning 2-1/2 hours before a concert. And, I find on the return trip you’re not in line more than 10 minutes, even in a sold-out concert. I’d like to compliment the young people who oversee the boarding the buses at the Bowl. They are, without doubt, very courteous.

HELLO DOLLY!Was I glad that I was part of the sold-out Hollywood Bowl audience. Dolly Parton is a great all-around entertainer. Besides singing she can play a variety of instruments- fiddle, banjo, guitar, and even a saxophone. It was one of those evenings when 18,000 stayed until the

very end. I observed many fans wearing, in tribute to Dolly’s Country-Western musical background, C-W dresses, boots, hats, fringed vests, blue jeans, buckskin fringed vests, etc. The lights had dimmed, the stage darkened and then we heard her singing “Light of a Clear Medly,” “Walkin’ on Sunshine” and “Shine Like the Sun.” As she came further onstage, you could see and hear her playing a mean fiddle accompaniment. During the evening she would chat a little about her family, her childhood, her love for her father, her years with Porter Wagoner and then segue into songs like “Appalachian Memories” and her first million-selling “Son of a Preacher Man.” She even shared with us a little about a new movie she had just completed which also starred Queen Latifah. The audience roared with laughter as Dolly did a rap number, “Queen Rap” in tribute to her co-star’s fame as a rap singer. I was touched by her “Together You and I” and the back screen showing people of all colors and ages standing and holding hands together. The second half saw Dolly Parton dressed in a form-fitting white sequined western shirt and pants that showed off her best features. Among the numbers “Best of Both Worlds,” “The Sacrifice,” “Here You Come Again,” and concluding with the popular “9 to 5.” Of course, Dolly could not go off-stage

until she had sung her mega hit, “I’ll Always Love You.” She ended her concert with a reprise of “A Better Day” and Light of a Clear Medley.”Whether it was gospel, country-western, rap, or ballad Ms. Parton really had the audience in the palm of her well-manicured hand. It was one great big love-fest.

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I have quite a record collection that I began when I was a freshman at Fairfax High School, and which I treasured until recently when I gave it to my eldest grandson. Among my collection is “A Midnight Train,” one of Gladys Knight and the Pips’ best-selling hits.So, way back in March when I received the Hollywood Bowl brochure and saw that she was going to be headlining a Wednesday Jazz Night, I knew I would be there. And, on this Wednesday night I was.Multi-Grammy winner James Ingram held forth during the first-half of the evening. He opened the evening with his hit, “100 Ways.” We had an evening of funk, soul, R & B, adult contemporary and even inspirational songs like “Just Once,” “How Do You Keep the Music,” “Baby Come to Me,” the sentimental “Somewhere Out There,” and ended with the rollicking “Yah Mo Be There.”Gladys came out wearing a beautiful white flowing pant suit and singing her hit, “Love Overboard.” She shared with her audience that she is a

romantic at heart and followed that statement with “If I Were Your Woman.” During the evening you could see why she won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album in 2002 with her rendition “Grape Vine.” It was a truly remarkable night.

JOLSON aT THE WINTER GaRDEN

If you’ve seen the movie, “The Jolson Story” on Turner Classic Movies or were fortunate enough to have been there, Al Jolson would perform at Sunday night concerts in the noted New York Theatre, “The Winter Garden.”At the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, Jolson will be resurrected in the form of Mike Burstyn who will be starring in “Jolson at the Winter Garden,” a recreation of his famous Sunday night concerts. It will be directed by Bill Castellino from September 6 to 18, 2011. You’re going to see and hear some of Jolie’s biggest hits, “Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goodbye,” “Swanee,” “Rockabye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody,” Sonny Boy,” “April Showers,” and many, many others Jolson made popular during his years as Broadway’s number one musical star. It’s no secret why the Warner Brothers chose Jolson to star in their first talkie rather than George Jessel who had starred in the show on Broadway.Performance schedule:Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 pm.Ticket Prices: $60; Sides $35-$50. To purchase tickets go online to ElPortal.com or call (866) 811-4111. The historic El Portal Theatre is located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601.

Also coming to the El Portal Sally Hughes will be starring in “A Sentimental Journey -The Story of Doris Day.”Presented by The Mill at Sonning Theatre, Oxfordshire, England, this fabulous musical drama based on the life and songs of the legendary Doris Day. “A Sentimental Journey” comes directly from the Edinburgh Theatre Festival and a successful London run. With Ms. Hughes as Doris Day,

the audience is in for a treat listening to Ms. Day’s hits, “Deadwood Stage,” “Secret Love,” “Que Sera Sera,” and many others. Preview performances: November 2-4; Opening Night Saturday, November 5 and runs Wednesdays-Sundays through November 20. Tickets” Previews: $35 all seats; regular performance $50 Center Section, Side Section $40.

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-- ProPerty of the Week --“Mai Tai in Kona, Hawai’i”

This fabulous home is located walking distance to Keauhou Bay. It is a lovely 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with a private pool and wonderful ocean views. You will enjoy all the creature comforts in this fully equipped, very comfortable home. Have your morning cup of Kona coffee on the lanai and listen to the birds sing. There is a huge lanai and patio area so you will have plenty of space to relax. In the evening relax perhaps with a Mai Tai and listen to the waves. Can’t you feel yourself relaxing here? So what are you waiting for, book this great home online now. (Check out www.konarentals.com or email: makereserva-tions@konarentals.com for more informa-tion.) Read what others are saying about the prop-erty and www.konarentals.com...“The purpose of our trip was a wedding at the Place of Refuge National Park on May 5th. The house was a perfect location for our purpose. We enjoyed the private pool. We enjoyed walking to the ocean and around the neighborhood. Following the wedding, we hired a private chef to come to the house and prepare our wedding feast. The formal dining area was perfect!! I have already shared your website with others interested in coming to Kona. I would come back and use this house again!” -- Ken G.“This was a very special week for me. I have not graduated from any level of high-er education until last Saturday where my boyfriend and I received our doctorate of pharmacy degrees. We had family in town from the mainland and neighboring islands. We had friends from big island attend our celebration. It was wonderful to have such a beautiful place to gather all of our loved ones together. My boyfriend also proposed to me the day following our graduation cel-ebration. I will have many fond memories of the happy times I had at the Maitai home. Thanks for your generosity and for sharing your home.” -- Guest from HiloAloha and welcome to the Island of Hawai’i; the newest of the Hawaiian Islands. The Big Island, our nickname, is indeed big enough to fit all seven of the other islands in it. And not only is the island big, it’s still growing, thanks to the active volcanoes.The Big Island offers eleven different cli-mate zones and an array of landscapes to please and accommodate every visitor. We have lush rainforest, deserts, black sand beaches and amazing waterfalls. We even have snowcapped mountains! The world’s most ac-tive volcano, Kilauea, is here. The lava flow has added hundreds of acres to the island. A visit to Hawai’i Volcano National Park allows you to experience this awesome force of nature and should not be missed. (Check out www.konarentals.com or email: makereservations@konarentals.

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store manager shot and kiLLed in northridge SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA -- LAPD Devonshire Area Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect who shot and killed a store manager in Northridge.On Friday, July 22, 2011, at about 4:03 p.m., police officers responded to a call of an “Ambulance Shooting” in the 8900 block of Tampa Avenue. Los Angeles City Fire Department personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced clinically dead on July 24, 2011. However, the victim remained on life support until July 26.The victim was identified as 55-year-old Cristian Manzur. He was employed at a retail business as a manager. There is no information about the suspect. The weapon has not yet been recovered, and detectives have not determined what prompted the shooting. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Devonshire Area Homicide detectives at 818-832-0554 or 818-832-0559. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.Los angeLes PoLiCe and Los angeLes County sheriff’s

dePartments Join the fight to Combat hateLOS ANGELES -- Public safety officials launch the Stop Hate And Respect Everyone (SHARE) Tolerance campaign that encourages the youth and the community to celebrate individual diversity.At a news conference held last week, LA Police Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca unveiled a billboard that read “SHARE Tolerance-Join Our Fight To Combat Hate.” The SHARE Tolerance Program was developed by the LA County Sheriffs’ Departments to combat and reduce hate crimes. The program focused on students in the 9th and 10th grades. Soon after the SHARE Program began, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hate Crimes

Unit adopted the SHARE Program and customized it for kids between the 4th and 8th grades. The common goal for both Departments is to prevent youth from committing hate crimes and to promote the importance of respecting and accepting each other’s differences. Ideally, the students who participated in the SHARE Program would pass along what they have learned to their peers and siblings as they move up into junior and senior high schools. “We believe it is vitally important to teach our children early on, that “different” does not always equal bad.” Chief Paysinger said.Sheriff Baca said, “Deputy Sheriffs and police officers have the public’s trust, they have leadership skills, and they care. SHARE

Tolerance is a great example of our Department’s Core Values that each of us displays the courage to ‘stand against racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and bigotry in all its forms.”Together Chief Paysinger and Sheriff Baca retold the message that mutual respect allows people the opportunity to live a life without concern of sanctions, disapproval and fear. It is the key to ending property crimes and crimes against humanity that are based in ignorance and hate. For more information regarding the program, call LAPD Detective Support and Vice Division, Hate Crime Unit at 213-996-1390, or e-mail at: ha tec r imesun i t@lapd .lacity.org

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-- LoCaL business of the Week --“Personal Court Reporters, Van Nuys, CA”

Personal Court Reporters is a full-service court reporting, video, and litigation support firm ready to serve you in California and with affiliates in all 50 states. We provide our clients with an effective combination of tech-nology, competitive pricing, and quality service for all your litigation needs. A single phone call brings you our complete array of litigation ser-vices. (www.personalcourtreporters.com)Personal Court Reporters offers conference fa-cilities at our locations in Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Ventura, Ontario and Santa Barbara for depositions or hearings. For all your out-of-state requirements, Personal Court Reporters has established affiliate agencies nationally, al-lowing us to hand select court reporters for depositions anywhere in the country. We re-alize that attorneys have a number of court reporting firms from which to choose. How-ever, we believe that the Personal touch that we are able to provide makes us uniquely capable of supporting our clients on a local, regional and national scale. Our Van Nuys facility is located across the street from the City Hall, Van Nuys Court-house and the Van Nuys Government Center. This makes it easy to schedule a depo-sition immediately before or after your scheduled court appearance. We offer seven conference rooms, Video Conferencing, projectors, pull down projector screen, elmos, hdmi and HD televisions. There are several restaurants within walking distance and we provide fresh baked cookies, coffee, espressos, sodas and refreshments. Free Wi-Fi in-cluded. You will not find a better location in the San Fernando Valley to have your next deposition, video conference, mediation/arbitration or meeting.Our new Ventura facility is located on Donlon Street off of Main Street behind the Tar-get Shopping Center. We are conveniently located off of the 101 Freeway at Telephone Road. Ample free parking is available. With 7 comfortable conference rooms there is more than sufficient space to accommodate all of your needs. All conference rooms are located within easy access of the Document Depository. Feel free to drop by and see them in person prior to scheduling with us, and enjoy an espresso or latte while you’re in the office. Our Santa Barbara facility is located in the California State Building, close enough to State Street to enjoy one of the outdoor restaurants on your lunch break, but far enough away so you’re not stuck in the tourist traffic. We offer 2 large conference rooms accommodating 15 - 20 people easily and 2 conference rooms accommodating 6-8 people. All conference rooms are located within easy access of the Document Deposi-tories. All rooms are wired for videoconference access. Ample free parking is available. Feel free to drop by and see them in person prior to scheduling with us.

CANOGA PARK, CA -- The “Start School On The Right Foot” back to school shoe drive collection point opened last week, organized by the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater in Canoga Park is asking employees, businesses and residents to donate new and gently used children’s shoes to assist the Guadalupe Center in Canoga Park serving families in need as children head back to school.“Most of us remember the excitement of getting ready to go back to school as a child, preparation that often involved a shopping trip for new shoes,” said James Biby, market director of the Dignity Memorial network. “As more families in our communities are struggling economically, simple pleasures and basic needs like these often go un-met. Organizations are strained trying to meet the demand for clothing and other supplies. We hope that by helping these groups collect shoes for children, we can ease the strain and help everyone start the school year on the right foot.”Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through September 30. They are located at 6909 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303.

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Travel tips of the week

-- destination of the Week --“kiJani hoteL, Lamu isLand, kenya”

The Kijani Hotel on Lamu Island, Kenya is a secret garden and a stately swahili retreat. Off the bustling waterfront of Shela village, dhows sway gently on the incoming tide as merchants and fishermen cross back and forth on the shimmering sand. A few steps away, a few white steps and a small entrance way, framed by clusters of frangipani and b o u g a i n v i l l e a flowers, opens to cool shade and green shadows. Entering Kijani House is like stepping into a secret garden.Two aquamarine pools glow gently in the shade of giant kunazi trees, small tables and beach chairs lie in the shade of a profusion of different species of palm trees, and flowering flamboyant and yellow oleanders branch out over large terraces that face the ocean. ‘Kijani’ means green in Kiswahili, at once invoking the colour of Islam, the small hotel’s verdant gardens, and new growth. Swiss owner Pierre Oberson created Kijani House to revive the tradition of stone Swahili houses and create an authentic retreat for visitors looking to experience Lamu’s past. It took Pierre more than ten years to rebuild the hotel from the ruins of three old houses, and he used only traditional methods and materials in the restoration. Kijani’s rooms and gardens are filled with antiques or handmade replicas of the furniture, lanterns, ornaments, and utensils that graced the stately houses of Lamu’s past. Copies of Old Portuguese lanterns hang from white archways. An arrangement of ceramic water pots stand – used to carry oil and water aboard ships centuries ago – stand under the shade of a palm tree. Members of the village even borrow Kijani’s ceremonial chair, crafted from hardwood and wickerwork on the nearby island of Siyu, for weddings and special occasions.True to the atmosphere of a Swahili house, Kijani’s rooms and central areas emphasize the aesthetics of privacy and space. Each room has a private veranda shaded from sight by arabesque archways and trees. The 10 rooms are vast and cool, shards of sunlight and ample breeze welcomed through tall shutters. A canopied Swahili bed stands beside antique cupboards and tables coloured with hand-painted Indian tiles and painted glass.In the bathroom, intricately carved mirrors set off the sensuous effect of the walls, ceiling, and floor in warm ochre, its heady oriental effect heightened by shafts of light filtering through shutters from the world outside. Kijani House offers a retreat from the bright bustle of Lamu’s waterfront – a lush oasis of green gardens, pools, and cool rooms in all their Swahili splendour.Kijani restaurant offer an exotic selection of seafood, Swahili dishes and a touch of Italian cuisine. Fruit and vegetable are coming from the Kijani small farm in the middle of Lamu Island. Available from the cellar, a good selection of Italian and South African wine’s. (Check out www. kijani-lamu.com for more information)

euroPean interLude ContinuedBy Jean Strauber, Travel EditorLast week I began to share with you several land tours of Europe that I am considering to take next year. Two years ago I had visited Great Britain and Ireland in Trafalgar’s 16-Day Wonders of Great Britain and Ireland tour. I decided to spend two days before I began the tour touring London on my own and enjoyed another two days in London after my tour concluded.For those four days, my accommodations were at the charming boutique hotel, Montague-on-the-Gardens. I liked its location as it was around the corner from a Hop-On/Hop-Off tour stop as well as being just across the street from the awesome British Museum.My late husband and I had visited this museum on our honeymoon 30 years ago. Our visit there was not as long as we wished and I was most anxious to return to closely examine the Elgin Marbles and other antiquities. And, I got my wish as I spent almost a full day just wandering around the different exhibits.In last week’s Travel Tips of the Week I described several highlights of the 18-Day European Interlude tour. I shared with you that on our 11th day we would arrive in Rome from Venice and the 12th day would enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica to gaze and admire the marvelous sculpture of Michelangelo’s Pieta. We’d then cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome and view the Forum, the Colosseum as well as the Circus Maximus. The itinerary continues as follows:Day 13- Drive through the Chianti wine region on our way to Florence. When we arrive

in Florence, we will have the benefit of a local guide while touring the Cathedral, The Baptistery, Signoria Square and an interior visit of Santa Croce Basilica. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop for the fine leather goods that Florence is known for. That evening my fellow travelers and I will be guests at a Highlight Dinner at a typical Florence restaurant. Day 14 - After a buffet breakfast we’ll drive towards the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts to beautiful Lugano (do you think we’ll be able to spot George Clooney?). We’ll continue on through the Ticino region to the scenic St. Gotthard route, across the Alps, through the tunnel and into beautiful Lucerne. Day 15- A morning orientation tour will highlight this medieval town and includes a visit to the Lion Monument. The rest of the day is at leisure -- time to shop for those fine Swiss-made watches or Swiss chocolate to take home as gifts.Day 16- We will drive through gorgeous Alpine scenery to the French border, passing Belfort and the remnants of the historic Maginot Line, then continue on through the wine-producing Burgundy region, making our way to Paris, the City of Light.Your tour director will offer recommendations for Dinner on Your Own or an optional excursion to, perhaps, a cabaret show.Day 17- It’s Paris! Paris! Paris! A morning sightseeing tour with a local guide will take you past the Place de la Concorde, along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. You’ll be able to ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second level. Your motorcoach will also provide views of the Notre

Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cite. Day 18- After breakfast it’s au revoir to Paris and your traveling companions as the tour comes to an end and most will be return home.HOWEVER, if you’ve never been to Paris before, I heartily recommend an additional stay of three days. Why? This is what you will miss: a day tour to Versailles; the smile of Mona Lisa as well as the Winged Victory or the Venus de Milo awaiting at the Louvre; a cruise on the Seine, a visit to the Fragonard Perfumery and Museum; the Impressionist paintings at the Musee d’Orsay; a champagne show at the famed Moulin Rouge; sitting in an outdoor cafe and watching the world parade past you; dining out in Bohemian Montmarte; following the trail of the DaVinci Code; viewing the exhibitions of the Neanderthal Man at the Musee d’Man; the Napoleon tomb; or even the dungeons where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were held prior to their execution in the Place de la Concorde; and, last but certainly not least, shopping at any one of the famous French department stores.There are still weekly departures from the U.S. until September 29, 2011. Fares (land tour only) from $3999 per person, double occupancy. Trafalgar offers their guests who wish to return to London rather than depart from Paris an opportunity to return at no extra charge. You can request your travel agent to arrange accommodations for you or inquire about a late night flight out of Heathrow. For $385 per person (twin share) Trafalgar offers the opportunity to return to London on the Eurostar and includes one night at the

Copthone Tara. You can use the time to take a cruise on the Thames River to Greenwich, take the train to Hampton Court and view the palace of King Henry VIII where you might run into the ghost of one of Henry’s wives, Catherine Howard (many have observed this phenomenon), spend a day at the Tower of London to the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House, take a day’s tour to Windsor Castle and St. George’s Cathedral where

so many of Britain’s Kings and Queens (including Queen Elizabeth’s parents and sister) are buried. You might want to take a Sherlock Holmes or Charles Dickens tour. For something more recent you can take a Di Vinci Code as well as a Harry Potter tour. Visit Kensington Palace and have a light lunch in The Orangerie (they do make a terrific egg salad sandwich). For more information about this or other European Trafalgar

tours you may contact me by emailing TrvlWritr2@aol.com. Next week I’ll share some information about Temecula. I’ll be traveling to the Inland Empire at the invitation of the Temecula CVB for an overnight stay. I am also looking forward to a night’s stay at the Pala Casino and Resort. On my recent tour to Palomar Observatory I was very impressed with the resort’s appearance.

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The best golf in Mexico at CostaBaja, proud to be home of the first Gary Player Signature course ever to be built in the country. Inaugurated in November 2010, this unique course features panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez and an innovative design that complements the unique desert-by-the-sea landscape while ensuring the preservation of the surrounding delicate ecosystem. Come and discover why golf in Mexico has changed its standards.“I am so excited to finish my first design project in Mexico at CostaBaja . La Paz is gaining wonderful momentum as a tourist destination and the golf course at this stunning site on the Sea of Cortez will do nothing but contribute to that. I look forward to experiencing the well-known Mexican hospitality during my visits to CostaBaja.” -- Gary Player (Check out www.costabaja.com for more info)

-- aCtiVity of the Week --“Kayak In Kona, Hawai’i”

Kona Boys would be stoked to have you join us for a tour while you’re visiting the Big Island. The Kona Coast is an amazing kayaking and snorkeling destination and Kona Boy can help you find the good stuff while avoiding the crowds. As Kona’s “Best Kayak Shop 2000-2010”, we are familiar with the coast line and have a reputation for providing the best kayaking and snorkeling adventures. So check out our options, and if you don’t see what you want, give us a call and we’ll put together a custom tour to meet your needs. Meet Kona Boys at their shop in Kealakekua for check in and orientation before heading down to the water where your guide will be waiting with your kayaks set up and ready to paddle. Our guide will accompany you as we explore the beautiful and diverse Kona Coastline with its beautiful cliffs, coves, bays, arches and caves. It’s common to spot marine mammals on the paddle, spinner dolphins are abundant on the Kona Coast and during whale season we often have visits for the Humpbacks as well. (Check out www.konaboys.com)

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Welcome to Morning Glory Restaurant! Morning Glory restaurant is a breakfast and lunch estab-lishment that features American classics along with some international influences. We are organic when possible and try to support our local farms, mushroom foragers and bakeries, as much as we can. Morning Glory has been open for twelve years and has become one of Ashland’s favor-ite stopover’s for break-fast or lunch. More than that though, it has become a community gathering place where friends and family love to meet. We are very excited to announce that we have been nomi-nated for the 2008 and 2009 “Restaurants and Institutions” magazine “Ivy Award”. This na-tion wide award is given to six restaurants or institutions each year. It is such an honor to be nominated and it has only made us strive to be better than ever. We will keep you posted on the results. The awards ceremony is in May in Chicago at the “National Restaurant Associa-tion” convention. The other exciting news is that Patty is finally putting together a Morning Glory cookbook. If you live out of the area and are interested in a copy, we have a cookbook sign-up on the website. Just go to the cookbook link above for some sample recipes, photos and a comment section. We are now creating the Morning Glory Family Album! Please send us your favorite pictures of family and friends at Morning Glory and we will put you on the website! Also, please check out my new kitchen blog. Each week I will be filling you in on the funny and not so funny aspects about what it is like to run a restaurant, specifically Morning Glory. For all you restaurant wanna-be’s, this blog should not be missed! My dream when I opened Morning Glory was that every person that walked away, said “That was the best breakfast I ever had”. That is still my hope. Thanks for coming, Patty Groth (Check out www.morninggloryrestaurant.com/ for more information)

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