Castles and country manors

Photo: "Walk Towards the Light" by tomms, member of the blogTO Flickr Pool. Events on Toronto's Radar for FRIDAY DECEMBER 18, 2009... lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar. MUSIC | White Cowbell Oklahoma 10th Anniversary XXX-Mas Explosion Live shows by Canadian shock rock cowboy outfit White Cowbell Oklahoma are a sight to behold, with wet t-shirt contests and ejaculating rubber penises...  

A collection of high-resolution relief images from the ordnance survey database, including over 26,000 km2 of aerial photographs (2.50m resolution), will provide you with a realistic bird's eye view of the terrain in the French departments of Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Indre et Loire and Loir...  

How low can a country set the bar of achievement? A week ago we breathed a sigh of relief when Athens escaped the kind of riots that had engulfed the city in flames last year. Every day, we heard statements by foreign officials assuring us that the countr... ...  

Photo of Chromeo by Dakota Blue Harper There were plenty of concert options last week to celebrate Halloween, but none may have been quite as raucous as the Freaky Deaky show held Friday night at Congress Theatre. Featuring Chromeo, Crystal Castles and Boys Noize, the night was filled with sweaty bodies, inebriation, surely some illegal substances and, of course, copious amounts of fancy footwork. There are dance parties and then there are...  

The fact that Halloween falls on a weekend means the city has gone into party machine overdrive. One of the stand-out events that's on our calender is the Freaky Deaky night at Congress Theater on October 30 with Chromeo, Crystal Castles, Boys Noize, and a host of the usual local DJs to get you ready for the main acts. And what main acts. Boys Noize's new album Power is a head kick of grunting metallic electro and Crystal Castles' Alice...  

Pictured is the Castle Doria-Malaspina that sits pretty on top of the village of Calice al Cornoviglio in Italy's Liguria region, which we recently visited. Dank and dreary castles might be all the rage for that Halloween party, where you might drink some grog and eat ghoulish food--but this ain't it. The castle is host to a Locanda which just happens to have a facebook page where you'll find the menu for their Halloween party. To start there...  

Being hopelessly sentimental about Christmas — and particularly fond of Christmas carols — I found myself humming ‘Good King Wenceslas’ as I packed for a recent trip to Prague, where I had every intention of starting my Christmas shopping. You can’t visit Prague without bumping into the Christian martyr St Wenceslas — the Czech nation’s patron saint — who was murdered by his power-hungry pagan brother in 935. In a city filled with symbolism...  

My first weekend here, I visited the nearby Lake District, which is very lovely. It was a school-sponsored trip to three towns. In Bowness, we rode a ferry around Lake Windmere, then some friends and I had an excellent lunch at The Stag's Head Pub in town. That was my first meal of "pub grub," a chicken sandwich and delicious veggie soup. In the next quaint town of Ambleside, we hiked up to see some waterfalls on the edge of town. In the final...  

Combine these two and get, lets say a pretty decent producer, best known for his dubstep antics and you get this. A pretty good pop song. Kid sister - Step (ft Estelle prod. by Rusko) The masters of pop-dance songs, Basement Jaxx, ...  

Following-up closely on the recently released UNDERCOVER x WIRED H comes another WIRED H collaboration with well-known Californian streetwear brand Crooks & Castles. The watch features a chain motif around the bezel in two-tone colors. The back features Crooks & Castles markings as well. Stay tuned for a release date. Source: honeyee © extremeugene for Hypebeast, [...]  

Crooks & Castles continue its accessories program with a new timepiece dubbed El Presidente, which is inspired by the classic Rolex Presidential Oyster Perpetual. The watch is offered in two different colorways, including Matte Black and Silver, with each featuring Diamond Chip details. Only 125 Japanese made units were produced, all now available through select [...]  

Made from 100% wool, the Short Brim Fedora is amongst the latest releases from Crooks & Castles. Opting for slightly smarter aesthetic than usual, the hat keeps retains a playful edge. Available in either black or chocolate-brown, the hat also sports a satin ribbon around the brim, complete with a detachable button that reads “It’s [...]  

I am looking for resources (preferably books) on how castles were built, say, why stairs are spiralled in one direction and not the other, or what are the pros&cons of circular towers vs. octagonal ones, or the considerations for putting internal and external defence rings, the height and thickness of walls, or the differences between how the castles were built in different countries, etc. Thanks in advance!  

What do Dubai and governments have in common? They just can't seem to learn from their mistakes. Dubai is stuck with a glut of real estate that no one wants to buy or rent. Creditors and markets had always assumed that when push came to shove, its oil-rich neighbor Abu Dhabi would bail out Dubai. But that assumption was called into question this week, and the resulting fear that Dubai might not be able to pay its bills sent a wave of...  

While iconic European castles such as Ashford in Ireland and Amberley in England evoke images of fairy tales and living happily ever after, the truth is these medieval palaces were built as fortifications designed to keep out brutal marauders. These days,...  

Now seems a good time to start putting up castles, windmills, spires, and other artful constructions for no good reason at all, a celebration of impracticality in a too-serious world. You don't even have to be Donald Trump to pull it off, though a strong back, a deep purse, and a compliant zoning commission are probably useful things.  

A Flickr slideshow of houses on Richmond's No. 6 Road – why so big? With the possible exception of sprawl developers and the Fraser Institute, few in our province would like to axe the Agricultural Land Reserve, or ALR. There is constant pressure to remove land from the ALR, as in the case of pro-development councils like one in the District of Maple Ridge. But no elected official in a senior level of government today would seriously...  

Last week we noted that liberal bloggers were buzzing about a PPP survey that signaled potential re-election difficulties for Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Now a new poll has grabbed the attention of lefty bloggers: a Susquehanna survey showing AG Beau...  

For those of you wondering why Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage has been appearing recently in movies like "The Wicker Man," "Ghost Rider," and other suckfests, the answer is (as you might have suspected) that he really needs the money. Although Cage...  

(TrendHunter.com) Castles and mansions have always eluded those making their way through life inside the middle class, but that doesn’t stop us from looking. There is something instinctive in our DNA that always deems those…  

Frankly, Crystal Castles front woman Alice Glass is a little terrifying. It isn’t the layers of black eye shadow that give her gaze a naturally sinister gleam that does it. It’s not her goth-influenced black outfits. It isn’t her “Behind the Music”-ready story as a teenage-runaway-turned-indie-princess. It’s not even her madcap stage antics that make her such an intimidating presence. No, it’s that otherworldly howl — a high-pitched guttural...  

In4mation hits us with a look into their new project alongside fellow streetwear label Crooks & Castles. A long time in the making, the shirt features a spin off Crook’s signature Medusa print with a hand drawn graphic from well-respected designer Saviour Sanquiche, who has had a helping hand in some of the industry’s more [...]  

In medieval times, castles are built as homes and fortress of a noble and monarch. Did you know that the earliest castles were built from wood. By the 12th century, the majority of castles were built from stone. On this time, these structures serve as fortified and....  

Click charts to enlarge.I use this format to show what I see and formulate hypotheses. All of us come in with a bias, that is, what we 'hold' in our portfolio.First, the SP500...increased volume, decreased price (distribution). But near both price and trendline support. A convenient spot for bulls to try to make a stand, and the first day of the trading month.______________________________________________________The breadth oscillator (6...  

Crystal Castles Crystal CastlesSunday, Nov. 8Waterloo Park (403 E. 15th)7:30pm, Orange stage[info] | [tickets] Crystal Castles are prepared to wake up Waterloo Park on what would be a humble Sunday evening albeit for Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009. Trance-like, thumping beats are a sure fire way to wrap up the evening after a long day of absorbing great music. The Canadian boy-girl duo brings a whole new meaning to the experimental electronic genre...  

Bringing together Dennis Calvero’s Crooks & Castles and Stereo Panda, a French brand from BMX star Alex Jumelin, BKRW introduce their latest project, an exclusive co-lab limited edition varsity jacket. “Simple and effective, loaded with style: it pays tribute to the references of the Californian and French brands. Sick fat Embroideries, heavy patches, veal leather [...]  

Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Asia, Europe, South America, Israel, Japan, Syria, Turkey, France, Germany, Malta, Spain, United Kingdom, Peru, Middle EastCastles make a pretty backdrop to any vacation. They conjure up images of brave knights and damsels in distress, but the reality was less romantic. Castles were fortifications built to defend important cities, ports, fords, or mountain passes. The best military minds in the...  

In this episode of the podcast our thoughts and observations about the first few days of the tour: An surprisingly hospitable first night of the trip, an unexpected discovery along a bike path, second breakfast and a bit of bubbly overflow....This item belongs to: audio/opensource_audio.This item has files of the following types: Metadata, Ogg Vorbis, VBR M3U, VBR MP3, VBR ZIP  

SEX ED ROCKS Benefit show for new Planned Parenthood program providing HIV education and testing to American Indian women and girls in Northern Minnesota Featuring City on the Make / The Knotwells / Magic Castles / The Vignettes / SHAHS (Thanks Aaron Landry) Plus sex ed trivia and door prizes between bands! Saturday 10/24 9:00 Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 21+ No Cover Join us for [...]  

It's that time of year when we get all the deliciously creepy shows and movies haunting our TV sets as we head into Halloween. Turner Classic Movies is airing some great ones this weekend, including Poltergeist, Dr. X, and The Blob. Check out their schedule to see when they're airing. I have to agree with John that sometimes the ghost hunter shows don't always deliver. Then again, sometimes just the idea of where they're going is...  

In some craft circles, residents of Glendale, Arizona, are envied beyond belief and it takes only one visit to the Bead Museum to understand why. These beads aren't just for crafters (although the gift shop sells some amazing supplies). The displays are for anyone interested in the history o...  

Daily Kos polled Delaware and found the expected tight Senate race: Republican Mike Castle 46 percent, Democrat Beau Biden 45 percent. Interestingly, 21 percent of Democrats are indicating support for Castle, while 9 percent of Republicans prefer Biden. Independents split in favor of Castle, 48 percent to 40 percent. Early polling in Delaware's lone House race puts the Democratic options ahead.  

"I might have seen Alice Glass stab a man to death with a strobe light. It was dope." - Dead Presidents' Social ...electro-pop band Crystal Castles played opening with their hit "Crimewave." Alice Glass' voice came off more screechy then...  

Here are my favorite links to build a lapbook about Knights and Castles. Lapbooking can be so expensive, use this research I did for my own family to help you build your own for free!Contributor: Madeline HayesPublished: Nov 09, 2009  

Pictured is the Crooks & Castles El Presidente Watch.  It is made with stainless steel complete with Genuine diamond chips, Japan movement and engraved details, comes in matte black and silver. Available at select Crooks retailers.  

Some jawdropping Scottish castles for sale came onto the market in 2009, from John O Groats to Ayrshire. Some sold quickly and others are still available.  

(TrendHunter.com) I have never been jealous of Oregon. Australia, San Diego, sure, I have been jealous of--who hasn’t. But now, I am jealous of Oregon, as they have the sand castles of Oregon, and I am not talking about…  

(TrendHunter.com) As the planet goes green, so too does our tendency to live closer to nature. And I’m not talking about your average backyard treehouse. More and more people are turning to tree-based architecture, creating…  

Dubai debt crisis is not why this desert dream has turned into a nightmare, but why it took so long. Ever since US homeowners started defaulting on sub-prime mortgages two years ago, the tightening of...  

As do Daft Punk themselves. They really did make masterful pieces of music as well as pushing 'music' forward as a whole. I could talk for ages about this record and Daft Punk. But all i'll say is that if you haven't got the album, ...  

Sorry, Leslie. I ran out of heads. Our little brokerage is getting so big, it’s scary. You will get the lead role next time. Happy Halloween from San Diego Castles Realty! Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!  

Nicolas Cage, the Hollywood actor, caused his own financial ruin by spending tens of millions of dollars buying nine Rolls-Royces, more than a dozen homes, four yachts and two castles, a court has heard.  

Thursday, November 19, 2009 PINK MOUNTAINTOPS at Turf Club / 8:00 pm / 21+ with FIRST COMMUNION AFTERPARTY, and MAGIC CASTLES $10.00 adv | $10.00 door Check out the feature from The Onion’s AV Club..  

Across the Middle East, the US is building heavily fortified embassies which cut off diplomats and create hostilities After the US Congress agreed a $7.5bn aid package for Pakistan this autumn, the Obama administration was taken aback by the seemingly ungrateful reaction of its intended recipients. Pakistani opposition politicians fumed about "colonialism" and "imperialism". Military men spoke angrily of insults to national sovereignty...  

The MONTY PYTHON comedy troupe had to stage a last-minute castle search before shooting their HOLY GRAIL movie because Scottish officials banned them from all the nation’s historical sites. The group was just two weeks away from filming when Department of the Environment for Scotland bosses refused the funnymen access to all their castles. Terry Jones explains, [...]  

I freaked right out when visiting Warwick with my now repatriated friend who was living, at the time, in England. The bowels of that castle were full of horrors, plus, until we moved through history to more genteel times, it seemed like no way to live. I fell in to a giant weeping mess at Toul Sleng in Phnom Pehn and had to be removed to a quiet courtyard across the street where I recovered with a cup of tea. I was less traumatized by...  

Tomorrow night in Los Angeles, the Crooks and Hellz Bellz are hosting a Charity Event for the Typhoon victims in the Philippines.  Join them for a great cause and a night of bowling!  A limited edition T-Shirt will be available with clothing donations or purchase.  Check out the flyer for details.  

Adam Ficek, the man who plays drums in Babyshambles has had for a while been pushing his own solo project called Roses Kings Castles. As RKC, Ficek has released a number of impressively sullen Britpop singles and a ten-track, eponymous.  

Interested in visiting Frankenstein's castle this Halloween? In western Germany, you have two good options — one with a tenuous link to Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, the other only to its name.  

Dubstep, absolutely, but imo its on the limits of whether its any good or not. For me, out and out dubstep doesn't work as a musical form, sorry to offend anyone.. But dubstep always needs that rare spark of genius, either in the usual ...  

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Christmas breaks – from cottages to castlesEasier (press release)For a Christmas holiday 'overseas' that definitely won't involve long queues at the airport or cost 'an arm and a leg', Irish Ferries Holidays features a ...  

Nicolas Cage the Hollywood actor caused his own financial ruin by spending millions on nine Rolls Royces more than a dozen homes four yachts and two castles a court has heard.  

Buckets Of Bile (Brooklyn, NY) buckets of bile – “geodynamics” from jackie doh on Vimeo. Gospel Gossip w/ Magic Castles & Ratt Poison Message me if you need further details..  

The classic Medusa Crook’s icon was redrawn with an In4mation twist and hand styles added. Like their other special monthly tees there is only a limited amount made for this run and it is available in white or black.  

Crooks releases their look book for Holiday 2009.  Each season, they are getting more and more involved in the cut & sew as well as shifting to a look that has appeal beyond, “streetwear”.   Full look after the jump!  

Once upon a time there was a land of rolling plains and infinite skies, of happy Caucasian couples and beautiful blue eyes, of marble columns and navy pies ...  

Castles & Crusades is a role playing game that will have old-timers sighing with nostalgia, but it's flexible enough to handle whatever your players might want to do.  

Regavim Movement calls upon IDF to make use of its new inspectors and raze illegal Arab mansions in Judea and Samaria, not just Jewish houses.  

I congratulate Daniel Castles for this deeply thoughtful article. I continue to be impressed by the contribution that women without sons can make to t...  

Nicolas Cage is being sued by his former business manager, who claims lavish spending, not his advice, is to blame for the actor's financial problems.  

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Reader Nick Wood sent me these pictures, writing "This year's sand castles competition in Oregon — stunning... the best yet!" I won't argue.  

In4mation's November special tee is a redrawn version of the classic Medusa icon from Crooks & Castles. The shirt features an In4mation twist, with hand.  

In4mation hits us with a look into their new project alongside fellow streetwear label Crooks & Castles. A long time in the making, the shirt features a.  

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VISITORS can enjoy free entry to some of Scotland's leading attractions to celebrate St Andrew's Day.  

Look at your desktop and see the amazing ruined castles on it!  

PHOTOS: Roses Kings Castles at The Admiral & The Hold, Glasgow on Wed 14th Oct 09  

Beautiful Castles around the world, You Need To Have a Look At Them.  

I grew up looking at pictures of the Dream King's Ludwig II castles. ...  

REVIEW - Roses Kings Castles/ Raymond Meade / The Feuds at Admiral Bar, Glasgow on Wed 14th Oct 09  

The local kings of mysticore will take you on a (mostly) musical trip.