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Pillows Blog - Music Listings (San Francisco Bay Guardian)Music listings are

Music Listings (San Francisco Bay Guardian)
Music listings are compiled by Duncan Scott Davidson. The music interns are Joseph DeFranceschi, Michael Harkin, and K. Tighe. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us.

Marriott Marquis Hotel In Atlanta Starts Phase Two of Revolutionary Renovation (PR Web)
Landmark Atlanta hotel gets “sleek and sophisticated” as part of major repositioning. (PRWEB Aug 14, 2006)

What Women (Really) Want | By Brenda Fields (Hospitality Net)
As an industry, we have come a long way from catering to the woman customer by placing a red rose on the bed or handing her a restaurant menu without the prices. We realize that the woman customer is typically the decision maker in choosing the hotel or restaurant and is more often than not, the one who pays the bills. In 2005, women accounted for approximately 43% of the business travelers,

Red Roof Inn Receives High Marks for Bedding Comfort in Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study (Hospitality Net)
CARROLLTON, Texas Red Roof Inn has been recognized in bedding comfort by J.D. Power and Associates’ 2006 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. In the study, Red Roof Inn scored the highest out of the 15 largest hotel brands in “Comfort of Bed” in the Economy/Budget segment. “The J.D. Power and Associates’ study shows that our customers have taken notice of the extra steps we have

Business travellers attack Virgin 'Scrooge packs' (Times (Pillows Blog) Online)Virgin

Business travellers attack Virgin 'Scrooge packs' (Times Online)
Virgin Atlantic’s decision last month to downgrade the freebies it gives to passengers in Upper Class is proving to be the last straw for some business travellers, who are now considering whether to take their custom elsewhere.

Creature comfort gets free rein at these lodgings (Inside Bay Area)
SAN DIEGO Two boutique hotels and an upscale bed-and-breakfast inn, all of which opened their doors relatively recently, await San Diego visitors seeking accommodations beyond the homogeneity of the

What Women (Really) Want | By Brenda Fields (Hospitality Net)
As an industry, we have come a long way from catering to the woman customer by placing a red rose on the bed or handing her a restaurant menu without the prices. We realize that the woman customer is typically the decision maker in choosing the hotel or restaurant and is more often than not, the one who pays the bills. In 2005, women accounted for approximately 43% of the business travelers,

Red Roof Inn Receives High Marks for Bedding Comfort in Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study (Hospitality Net)
CARROLLTON, Texas Red Roof Inn has been recognized in bedding comfort by J.D. Power and Associates’ 2006 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. In the study, Red Roof Inn scored the highest out of the 15 largest hotel brands in “Comfort of Bed” in the Economy/Budget segment. “The J.D. Power and Associates’ study shows that our customers have taken notice of the extra steps we have

B'way dancer's tragic last step (New York Daily (Pillows Blog)

B'way dancer's tragic last step (New York Daily News)
One night not too long ago, Shelly Rann stepped off a Long Island Rail Road train - and descended into a personal hell.

Confidential to PeaceLovinGirl: Not on Monday (Miami Herald)A (Pillows Blog)

Confidential to PeaceLovinGirl: Not on Monday (Miami Herald)
A few hours after this newspaper hits the stands, e-mails rush to my Inbox. Here are a few typical examples:

Hotel chain offers its decor to go (Orlando Sentinel)
Shortly after the Mansion on Forsyth Park opened in Savannah, Ga., last year, the queries began from the hotel's guests:

Nicky's idea of a simple life: run the business (Miami Herald)
Nicky Hilton, subdued younger sister of Paris, is beyond busy with her new chain of boutique hotels. The first Nicky O, taking over the adjoining Breakwater and Edison hotels on Ocean Drive, is gunning to open by Thanksgiving, she says, which is why she's sitting here in the swelter of South Beach instead of packing her bags for Europe.

Revver: A Video-Sharing Site On (Pillows Blog) Pause (BusinessWeek Online

Revver: A Video-Sharing Site On Pause (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
In spite of its attractive revenue-sharing incentives, there's not enough traffic, or quality, to make this upstart Web site worth watching

Where to lay (Pillows Blog) your head after the curtain

Where to lay your head after the curtain goes down (Daily Bulletin)
SAN DIEGO - Two boutique hotels and an upscale bed-and-breakfast inn, all of which opened their doors relatively recently, await San Diego visitors seeking accommodations beyond the homogeneity of the chain hotels.

Cost Plus boxed in (Contra Costa Times)
On the way to the soup mix aisle at Cost Plus World Market in Walnut Creek, Denise Lesser tossed a microfiber duster into her shopping basket. It was an item she didn't realize she would need or buy before walking into the store.

Waterfront Cebu Hotel sets renovation (Manila Bulletin)
MACTAN, Cebu — Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino (WCCH), the flagship property of publicly-listed hotel operator Waterfront Philippines Inc. (WPI), is spending P60 million for the renovation of 35 suites.

Pillows Blog - The Things They Say 2644 (ContactMusic)"If I'm having

The Things They Say 2644 (ContactMusic)
"If I'm having anxiety about a relationship, I make a phone call. I'm not someone who stays in bed and hides under the pillows." Therapy fan COURTENEY

TRAVEL: Canyon Ranch spa is sinfully good desert Eden (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
TUCSON, ARIZ. - You don't realize just how much you're pampered at Canyon Ranch Spa until you return to the real world, and a rude waitress forgets your side of spinach, or you feel your muscles tightening.

Hides, skins and sculptures among the wares in Namibia (San Antonio Express News)
Shopping in Windhoek is a multicultural experience. Sure, you can find kitschy T-shirts and key chains, but true shoppers will be overwhelmed with the abundance of handmade, reasonably priced wares that reflect the German and tribal heritage of the region. Ostrich-skin purses and shoes are a specialty, as are wood sculptures, semiprecious jewelry and embroidered table and bed linens. Some

In the bedroom (Fayetteville Observer)
After revamping many homes on HGTV’s “Takeover My Makeover” and other shows, designer Valerie Bickford (www.valeriebhome.com) has noticed a near-universal trend: The bedroom is neglected.

Bedroom bliss (The Manila Times)Each room in a (Pillows Blog)

Bedroom bliss (The Manila Times)
Each room in a home tends to reflect aspects of its owner’s personality. They say the look of the living room indicates how much one loves to entertain and bond with people. The bathroom reveals one’s attitude toward cleanliness. The kitchen shows one’s skills for organization.

Courteney Cox Talks Therapy (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
Friends will be there for Courteney Cox--so long as they can pass off her problems to a more capable professional.

The Things They Say 2644 (ContactMusic)
"If I'm having anxiety about a relationship, I make a phone call. I'm not someone who stays in bed and hides under the pillows." Therapy fan COURTENEY

Confidential to PeaceLovinGirl: Not on Monday (Miami Herald)A (Pillows Blog)

Confidential to PeaceLovinGirl: Not on Monday (Miami Herald)
A few hours after this newspaper hits the stands, e-mails rush to my Inbox. Here are a few typical examples:

Courteney Talks Therapy (E! Online)Friends will be there (Pillows Blog)

Courteney Talks Therapy (E! Online)
Friends will be there for Courteney Cox--so long as they can pass off her problems to a more capable professional. The former "Friends" star has come clean about visiting a therapist with hubby David Arquette, telling Life magazine that a recent bout of couple's head-shrinking helped the duo through a marital rough patch.

Dorms took look of budding sense of style (St. Petersburg Times)
We packed the family car with clothes, sheets, towels, shower tote, notebooks, footlocker, backpack, bean-bag chair, typewriter, my beloved, bright-yellow three-speed Schwinn bike.

The Things They Say 2644 (ContactMusic)
"If I'm having anxiety about a relationship, I make a phone call. I'm not someone who stays in bed and hides under the pillows." Therapy fan COURTENEY

Courteney Cox Talks Therapy (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
Friends will be there for Courteney Cox--so long as they can pass off her problems to a more capable professional.

Roughing It With Room (Pillows Blog) Service (Wired News)Travelodge is

Roughing It With Room Service (Wired News)
Travelodge is developing mobile hotel rooms for outdoor events. In Gear Factor.

(8/9/2006) Best of Portland: READER'S POLL (Willamette Week)
Special Section (BEST OF PORTLAND 2006)

Ms. Seymour, renaissance (Pillows Blog) woman (Boston Globe)Crowned ``queen of

Ms. Seymour, renaissance woman (Boston Globe)
Crowned ``queen of the miniseries" in the 1980s, actress Jane Seymour now reigns over the domain where style (fashion, furnishings, accessories) and the arts (visual, performing, literary) meet.

'Our hotel embodies (Pillows Blog) lexington' (Lexington Herald-Leader)It's been little

'Our hotel embodies lexington' (Lexington Herald-Leader)
It's been little more than a year since the Campbell House re-emerged on the Lexington hospitality scene with a new name -- the Crowne Plaza Campbell House -- and the completion of a major renovation.

Whose room is it? Nursery not just for (Pillows Blog)

Whose room is it? Nursery not just for baby anymore (The Marion Star)
The final months of pregnancy, when hopes and hormones run high, can be a creative time for moms-to-be. Two moms tell how they called on their own inspiration - and other family members' talents - to create special rooms.

In the Bag: California Baby Spritzers (San Antonio Express News)
The product: California Baby Spritzers' California Baby Calming French Lavender Spritzer and California I Love You Spritzer. Both available at specialty stores for about $12 each or online at Californiababy.com. For discount prices, check out smartbomb.com.

Bloomin' Good Tour enjoys successful weekend showcase (McPherson (Pillows Blog)

Bloomin' Good Tour enjoys successful weekend showcase (McPherson Sentinel)
Over 30 garden enthusiasts gathered Saturday at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge for the second annual “Bloomin' Good Tour.” According to Owen Meier, tour director, this was a 100 percent increase over last year's turnout.

Canyon Ranch spa a desert Eden (CNN.com)
TUCSON, Arizona (AP) -- You don't realize just how much you're pampered at Canyon Ranch Spa until you return to the real world, and a rude waitress forgets your side of spinach, or you feel your muscles tightening.

Cosleeping (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)
The image of a baby and parent dozing off together isn't an uncommon one. But the practice of cosleeping, or sharing a bed with your infant, is controversial in the United States. Supporters of cosleeping believe that a parent's bed is just where an infant belongs. But is it safe?

Roughing It With Room Service (Wired News)
Travelodge is developing mobile hotel rooms for outdoor events. In Gear Factor.

Whistler's (Pillows Blog) got it, whatever the season (Chicago Tribune)Fairmont

Whistler's got it, whatever the season (Chicago Tribune)
Fairmont Chateau Whistler

(No heading) (Greeley Tribune)
Despite recent rainfall in Colorado, the threat of wildfires in Larimer County is still high.

A Speed Date With Spray Paint (McKinney Messenger)"When (Pillows Blog)

A Speed Date With Spray Paint (McKinney Messenger)
"When it comes to experimenting with color and style, spray paint is to decorating what speed-dating is to relationships," Peterson says. "You can get great results without a big commitment of time or money." Love the color?

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of John H. Parker as General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott (Hospitality Net)
MCLEAN, Va. and BALTIMORE, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of John Parker to General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor. This unique hotel has 205 guestrooms including 10 suites and 2,252 square feet of meeting space. The 10 story hotel is nestled in an urban setting only one block from the picturesque waterfront. It is an easy stroll to

hotels to go (Hospitality Design)
-- In a reverse twist of consumer demand, hotel guests no longer just want their hotel to be a home away from home; they want their home to feel like their favorite hotel.

'Our hotel embodies lexington' (Lexington Herald-Leader)
It's been little more than a year since the Campbell House re-emerged on the Lexington hospitality scene with a new name -- the Crowne Plaza Campbell House -- and the completion of a major renovation.

Cosleeping (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)The image of a (Pillows Blog)

Cosleeping (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)
The image of a baby and parent dozing off together isn't an uncommon one. But the practice of cosleeping, or sharing a bed with your infant, is controversial in the United States. Supporters of cosleeping believe that a parent's bed is just where an infant belongs. But is it safe?

Two floor pillows at $6.99 each: $13.98 (Akron Beacon Journal)
Here's where our money went: Gabriel Brothers: Two floor pillows at $6.99 each: $13.98 Standard-size bed pillow: $6.99 Window scarf: $3

Decked out dorm rooms (Arizona Daily Star)
If you want to do up your dorm room in style, forget the whole whiskey bottles lit with black lights motif and the ubiquitous "College" poster of John Belushi centered above your bed.

Pillows Blog - Decked out dorm rooms (Arizona Daily Star)If you

Decked out dorm rooms (Arizona Daily Star)
If you want to do up your dorm room in style, forget the whole whiskey bottles lit with black lights motif and the ubiquitous "College" poster of John Belushi centered above your bed.

Adventures in Irony (Real Change News)
Recently I leapt out of bed with a brilliant flash of insight. It followed months of rumination about letters to the editor we had gotten. They were letters prompted by stories Real Change had run featuring non-white People.

Home furnishing store in Warren is top notch (The Reporter)
WARREN -- At Sherrie Wagman Beck's store, you can find plush bed pillows, light fixtures, window treatments, serving wares, luxurious linens and even monogrammed toilet paper.

After 22 Months of Hurricane Reconstruction, Central Florida (Pillows Blog)

After 22 Months of Hurricane Reconstruction, Central Florida Hotel Reopens as the Doubletree Guest Suites(R) Melbourne (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----Aug. 3, 2006--Doubletree® Hotels proudly announces the opening of an all-suite, full-service hotel on Florida's popular Space Coast, with the debut of the Doubletree Guest Suites® Melbourne Beach Oceanfront.

WARM UP WITH CREOLE AND Cajun COOKING (The Daily Tribune)
just as the New Orleans restaurant scene is continuously rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita, which struck this part of the United States last year, Manila diners are discovering the down-home charm of Creole and Cajun cooking by way of Gumbo, a new restaurant housed at the SM Mall of Asia, come rain or shine.

Home furnishing store in Warren is top notch (Pillows Blog)

Home furnishing store in Warren is top notch (The Reporter)
WARREN -- At Sherrie Wagman Beck's store, you can find plush bed pillows, light fixtures, window treatments, serving wares, luxurious linens and even monogrammed toilet paper.

Two floor pillows at $6.99 each: $13.98 (Akron Beacon Journal)
Here's where our money went: Gabriel Brothers: Two floor pillows at $6.99 each: $13.98 Standard-size bed pillow: $6.99 Window scarf: $3

Saturday, Aug 05, 2006 (Akron Beacon Journal)
We know your savings account will be scraping bottom after you've shelled out enough in tuition, room and board to rival the gross national product of a small country. And that doesn't include the expenses of books, a new desktop computer, an expanded cell-phone plan, the requisite iPod, a rainbow of highlighters and enough pizza to get your freshman to Christmas break.

All In The Family pix (Interior Design)How do (Pillows Blog)

All In The Family pix (Interior Design)
How do you keep two dozen children and grandchildren happy? Laura Bohn figured it out at an urban beach cottage in Queens, New York by Aric Chen Interior Design · July 1, 2006

Home furnishing store in Warren is top notch (The Reporter)
WARREN -- At Sherrie Wagman Beck's store, you can find plush bed pillows, light fixtures, window treatments, serving wares, luxurious linens and even monogrammed toilet paper.

Features Briefs (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Can you take us to “Maggie’s Farm” and exude those “Subterranean Homesick Blues?” Do you think your impression of Bob Dylan will leave other competitors “Blowin’ in the Wind?”

An oasis of sage and brown - a soothing bedroom (Norwalk Advocate)
The room: A 16-foot square bedroom with two single windows on each of two walls. North-facing, not particularly good light. Wall-to-wall carpet; what are the floors like underneath? Decorated 20 years ago, this room was in desperate need of a makeover.

Pillows Blog - hotels to go (Hospitality Design)-- In a reverse

hotels to go (Hospitality Design)
-- In a reverse twist of consumer demand, hotel guests no longer just want their hotel to be a home away from home; they want their home to feel like their favorite hotel.

Marriott International offers second phase of Timber Lodge (Tahoe Daily Tribune)
A bed is not just a bed when you're traveling. And just to prove it, Marriott International has not only replaced its bedding at all its hotels. It sells the feather beds billed as some of the most fluffy, sinking sleep aids available today.

Hilton Opens All-Suites Property in the Heart of Chicago's World-Famous Magnificent Mile (Hospitality Net)
CHICAGO | Hilton Hotels announced today the opening of its newest property, the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile, an upscale, all-suite property located in the heart of Chicago's most exciting neighborhood. The hotel recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation to redesign the hotel's 345 guest suites with guests' needs in mind. As the most recent addition to the Hilton brand in

Hotel rooms for those on the move (CNN.com)A (Pillows Blog)

Hotel rooms for those on the move (CNN.com)
A hotel company has come up with a new style of room that will suit those who love the outdoors but hate compromising on luxury.

After 22 Months of Hurricane Reconstruction, Central Florida Hotel Reopens as the Doubletree Guest Suites(R) Melbourne (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----Aug. 3, 2006--Doubletree® Hotels proudly announces the opening of an all-suite, full-service hotel on Florida's popular Space Coast, with the debut of the Doubletree Guest Suites® Melbourne Beach Oceanfront.

Hilton Opens All-Suites Property in the Heart of Chicago's World-Famous Magnificent Mile (Hospitality Net)
CHICAGO | Hilton Hotels announced today the opening of its newest property, the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile, an upscale, all-suite property located in the heart of Chicago's most exciting neighborhood. The hotel recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation to redesign the hotel's 345 guest suites with guests' needs in mind. As the most recent addition to the Hilton brand in

Now, it’s the turn of (Pillows Blog) mobile hotel room

hotels to go (Hospitality Design)-- In a reverse (Pillows Blog)

Marriott Marquis in Atlanta Starts Phase Two of (Pillows Blog)

Marriott Marquis in Atlanta Starts Phase Two of Revolutionary Renovation (FinanzNachrichten)
ATLANTA, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Marriott Marquis today announced plans to begin phase two of an approximate $100 million revolutionary renovation and repositioning.

A jewel here, and a trinket there, add up to works of art (St. Petersburg Times)
Sally Lewis can bead just about anything: pillows, picture frames, mirrors, candlesticks, teapots, jewelry, vintage trays and furniture.

Now, it’s the turn of mobile hotel room (eyefortravel.com)
The room comes complete with a luxury double bed, bedside tables, lights, duvet, pillows, fully carpeted floor, dressing table with light, mirror, chair and even its own WC. The palatial pod is sealed in a 6 metres (Length) by 2.4 metres (Width) x 2.6 metres (Height) clear polycarbonate glass box but inside has features that you will find in any Travelodge hotel across the country.

Hotel rooms for those on the move (CNN.com)
A hotel company has come up with a new style of room that will suit those who love the outdoors but hate compromising on luxury.

Pillows Blog - Selecting proper bed linens enough to keep you

Selecting proper bed linens enough to keep you awake (Quad-City Times)
If you’ve gone shopping for bed linens recently you know just how confusing it can be. But being a decorator, I have learned some tips. It’s best to start with the mattress pad.

Sleep and Your 4- to 7-month-old (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)
During these months, your baby will learn to roll over and position himself or herself for sleep. Toward the end of this period, your child may be able to stay awake or be kept awake by surroundings, so this is the time to instill good sleep habits by sticking to a bedtime routine.

Public Log 8.01 (Provo Daily Herald)
ATTEMPTED MURDER -- A Payson man is in jail after threatening the lives of his wife and unborn child, police say. Jarom Joel Braithwaite was charged July 28 with attempted murder, rape and witness tampering. According to the probable cause statement in the case, Fatima Braithwaite, his wife, said that in April her husband placed a pillow over her head and demanded that she have sex..

A bed costs how much? (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
How much is a good night's sleep worth? Hollandia International, an Israeli company, is betting that discerning Americans will pay $10,000 and up - way up - for a cushy mattress and a moveable frame.

Pillows Blog - Public Log 8.01 (Provo Daily Herald)ATTEMPTED MURDER --

Public Log 8.01 (Provo Daily Herald)
ATTEMPTED MURDER -- A Payson man is in jail after threatening the lives of his wife and unborn child, police say. Jarom Joel Braithwaite was charged July 28 with attempted murder, rape and witness tampering. According to the probable cause statement in the case, Fatima Braithwaite, his wife, said that in April her husband placed a pillow over her head and demanded that she have sex..

'Mom-preneurs' see a niche, and go into business themselves (Boston Herald)
Sam Reich-Dagnen didn't need to hire a focus group when she began producing and selling children's videos. She had in-house critics: her twin 3-year-olds and their playmates. "When...

Health Tip: Pain in the Neck? (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
(HealthDay News) -- Neck pain may be caused by accident or injury, musculoskeletal condition, or even a tumor. But often, bad posture -- including the position in which you sleep -- can cause a stiff neck.

Routine Tackle Leads to Unusual Off-Season (New York (Pillows Blog)

Routine Tackle Leads to Unusual Off-Season (New York Times)
Initial fears of permanent paralysis subsided for Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn a day after a tackle injured his neck and made him wonder if he would ever walk again.

advertisement Details (Paris Beacon)
TEAMWORKS WAREHOUSE and EMPLOYEE Garage Sale. Sat. Aug 5 8-11. 804 Grandview Paris. Lots Of vinyl wallpaper, new solid color comforters, bed skirts, pillows, pictures frames, decorations White wicker shelving cabinet, brass headboard, suitcase, ceiling fans, computer desk.

Sleep and Your 4- to 7-month-old (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)
During these months, your baby will learn to roll over and position himself or herself for sleep. Toward the end of this period, your child may be able to stay awake or be kept awake by surroundings, so this is the time to instill good sleep habits by sticking to a bedtime routine.

Now, it’s the turn of mobile hotel room (eyefortravel.com)
The room comes complete with a luxury double bed, bedside tables, lights, duvet, pillows, fully carpeted floor, dressing table with light, mirror, chair and even its own WC. The palatial pod is sealed in a 6 metres (Length) by 2.4 metres (Width) x 2.6 metres (Height) clear polycarbonate glass box but inside has features that you will find in any Travelodge hotel across the country.

Now, it’s the turn of mobile hotel room (Pillows Blog)

Now, it’s the turn of mobile hotel room (eyefortravel.com)
The room comes complete with a luxury double bed, bedside tables, lights, duvet, pillows, fully carpeted floor, dressing table with light, mirror, chair and even its own WC. The palatial pod is sealed in a 6 metres (Length) by 2.4 metres (Width) x 2.6 metres (Height) clear polycarbonate glass box but inside has features that you will find in any Travelodge hotel across the country.

Hotel rooms for those on the move (CNN.com)
A hotel company has come up with a new style of room that will suit those who love the outdoors but hate compromising on luxury.

Mobile hotel room in a field of its own (Guardian Unlimited)
A hotel chain has come up with a new mobile room concept, which could literally be in a field of its own.

Wish List and Volunteer List (Tennessean)• (Pillows Blog) Catholic Charities

Wish List and Volunteer List (Tennessean)
• Catholic Charities Refugee Services , which provides refugee resettlement, social services and immigration services, needs kitchen and bathroom cleaning supplies, backpacks and assorted school supplies, razors, bath towels, shaving cream and bed pillows.

From linen spray and soap to tea, (Pillows Blog) major

From linen spray and soap to tea, major leaguers focus on packing (SportingNews.com)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Shawn Green brings his own soap on every road trip. Mike Cameron never forgets his ...

Pillows Blog - Routine Tackle Leads to Unusual Off-Season (New York

Intellectual Property (Mondaq)People are the lifeblood of (Pillows Blog) the

Intellectual Property (Mondaq)
People are the lifeblood of the hotel industry - from guests to employees the hotel business relies heavily on its relationships with people. This inevitably involves hotels obtaining and dealing with personal data.

GOOD ADVICE | Clean like the experts (Kansas City Star)
Nobody knows cleaning like hotel housekeepers. Here are some cleaning tips from members of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation:

NEWS 2 USE: Handling summer visits (Detroit Free Press)
It's that time of year -- lots of relatives are visiting for summer vacation. That means lots of houseguests. It's time for a few reminders from the etiquette experts.

Do (Pillows Blog) you know how to be a good

Do you know how to be a good houseguest? (The Times)
A houseguest's guide What to bring: Your own toiletries. You're not at a hotel so don't count on a fully stocked guest bathroom. What not to bring: Uninvited pets.

Salt Lake City (Runner's World)
Every time I go to Salt Lake City, I think this: If I couldn't live in Portland, Oregon, this is where I'd go.

Gifted guitarist took it to the musical limit (Stoney Creek News)
Although he was recognized as an expert in many genres of music, Mark Severn loved rock. The 50-year-old musician died in a car accident July 2. When Mark Severn was eight years old, his father brought a guitar and an amplifier home and put them on the front porch.

Be (Pillows Blog) a good guest, host (Tallahassee Democrat)What to

Be a good guest, host (Tallahassee Democrat)
What to bring: Your own toiletries. You're not at a hotel so don't count on a fully stocked guest bathroom. What not to bring: Uninvited pets.

Intellectual Property (Mondaq)
People are the lifeblood of the hotel industry - from guests to employees the hotel business relies heavily on its relationships with people. This inevitably involves hotels obtaining and dealing with personal data.

Gifted guitarist took it to the musical limit (Stoney Creek News)
Although he was recognized as an expert in many genres of music, Mark Severn loved rock. The 50-year-old musician died in a car accident July 2. When Mark Severn was eight years old, his father brought a guitar and an amplifier home and put them on the front porch.

Do you know how to be a good houseguest? (The Times)
A houseguest's guide What to bring: Your own toiletries. You're not at a hotel so don't count on a fully stocked guest bathroom. What not to bring: Uninvited pets.

Be a good guest, host (Tallahassee Democrat)What to (Pillows Blog)

Be a good guest, host (Tallahassee Democrat)
What to bring: Your own toiletries. You're not at a hotel so don't count on a fully stocked guest bathroom. What not to bring: Uninvited pets.

Do you know how to be a good houseguest? (The Times)
A houseguest's guide What to bring: Your own toiletries. You're not at a hotel so don't count on a fully stocked guest bathroom. What not to bring: Uninvited pets.

Hotels, union launch contract talks (Crane's Chicago Business)
(Crain's) - Four years after Chicago hotel workers won big in labor negotiations, they are back at the table. Negotiators for Unite Here Local 1 began contract talks with their opposite numbers from Hilton Hotels Corp. on Tuesday. More negotiations with Hyatt, Sheraton and other hotel brands ...

Guests make preferences known: No smoking (East Valley (Pillows Blog)

Guests make preferences known: No smoking (East Valley Tribune)
Forget swanky lobby bars or gooey gourmet chocolates on pillows. Hotels that ban butts were tops on guests' lists in a justcompleted study that measured visitor satisfaction.

Be a good guest, host (Tallahassee Democrat)
What to bring: Your own toiletries. You're not at a hotel so don't count on a fully stocked guest bathroom. What not to bring: Uninvited pets.

Fatigue in the cockpit (USA Today)
Ever try staying awake an entire red-eye flight? Pilots do it every night while shuttling passengers around the world. Because of strict FAA rules, your pilot may be straining to stay awake.

Parapalegic sailor keeps the wind in her sails (Miami Herald)
Grit and courage are strapped to plywood and pulleys. Pluck pushes the tiller. Passion propels a woman to the sea, transcending the confinements of a body that doesn't work.