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Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu,who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathar and his consort Lakshmi as Vaikuntavalli.
There are six inscriptions in the temple deciphered by the Archaeological Department. The inscription from a ruler named Konerimaikondan records a gift of five velis of land as a tax-free gift to the temple. The temple also obtained the grant for building and maintenance of a garden from a ruler who defeated the Cheras. The Pandya ruler Jatavarman Kulasekaran I also offered a similar grant to the temple. Maravarman Sundara Pandyan made offerings to the perpetual lighting of the temple. An inscription from his reign also indicates the installation of the shrine of Vaikuntavalli. Vira Pandyan IV offered land to the temple to perform special poojas in the temple during his birthday in the Tamil month of Vaikasi.
During 1801, the temple acted as a fort for the British against the forces of Veerapandiya Kattabomman . It is believed that the marks of war were visible in the temple during modern times. An official of the Madurai Nayak rule, Vadamalayappa Pillai arranged for the installation of Dasavathara images and Thiruvenkamudayan hall. There were also a lot of offerings in jewels and kind made to the temple during his period. There were other people like Pillai Perumal, Ellarukum Nallan and Chockalingam, who made similar grants. The wooden chariot with minute sculptures was installed by Paramasivan Pillai during modern times.
The temple occupies an area of 5 acres and is surrounded by a granite wall 580 ft long and 396 ft broad. The rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, is 110 ft tall. The granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines and two of its three bodies of water. The sanctum houses the image of Srivaikunanatha in standing posture with a club in his hand. Adisesha, the serpent of Vaikuntanatha, is seen holding a parasol over his head. The image is made of Saligrama stone and ablution is usually done with milk. The hall preceding the sanctum, the Artha Mandapam houses the festival image of Kallapiran made of panchaloha with the images of Sridevi and Bhudevi on either of his sides.
It is believed that the sculptor caressed the cheeks of the image with his hand as he got enchanted by the image and it is seen in the image. The Ardha mandapa is guarded by two dwarapalas on either side. There are two shrines for the two consorts of Vishnu, Caikunta Nayaki and Chorantha Nayaki, both facing each other. There are separate shrines for Senai Mudaliyar, Garuda, Venugopala, Manavalamamunigal and Yoga Narasimha. The festival image of Yoga Narasimha, Lakshmi Narasimha, is also housed in the same shrine. There is another shrine that houses the images of the ten avatars of Vishnu. The temple has five precincts. The Mahamandapa and the Swarga Madapa are believed to be later additions.
The Vijayanagar and Nayak kings commissioned paintings on the walls of the shrine of a temple, some of which are still present. Thiruvengadamudayan hall, located to the right of the gopuram, houses rare life-size sculptures commissioned during the 16th century. It was built by Vadamalayappa Pillai, an official in the Madurai Nayak kingdom. There are numerous images of yalis, elephants and Devas in the hall, some of which are even 5 ft wide. The major images seen in the temple are that of Bhikshadana, Venugopala, Madanagopala, Govardhanagiri, Nammazhwar, Manmatha and Rathi. The depiction of Hanuman in various poses can be seen in the temple. There are life-size images of Agora Veerabhadra and warriors.
Rama is seen hugging the monkey king Sugreeva with his right hand and holding his bow in the left and on his left stands Sita, while in another pillar he is seen hugging Hanuman with his right hand and Angada seen standing in Anjali. A host of monkey warriors standing at the bottom of both the sculptures. The Dwajastamba mandap has pillars with refined architectural features. Tirumozhi mandap has sculptures of monkeys, squirrels and parrots. It also houses images of monkeys performing various activities. The corridor inside the temple has paintings having the details about the 108 shrines of Vishnu.
There are also paintings detailing the coronation of Rama. There are two temple tanks namely Brighu Theertha and Kalasa theertha near the temple. A huge temple tank near the Tamiraparani river is also associated with the temple. It is in this tank that the float festival is celebrated yearly. The idol is most exquisitely carved with the club in hand. Lions, Yalis and elephants are carved in the pillars of the mandapam. The temple served as a fort during the patriotic war of Kattabomman with the British.The temple has a nine-tier rajagopuram amidst lush vegetation around the temple.
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As per Hindu legend, Somuka, a demon, defeated Brahma, the Hindu god of creation and stole the four Vedas from him. Brahma was helpless and he did severe penance in the banks of Tamiraparani River seeking favour from Vishnu in the form of Vaikuntanathan. Pleased by the penance, Vishnu appeared to Brahma and promised to retrieve the Vedas. He killed the demon Somuka and restored the Vedas to Brahma. He also wished to set his abode as Srivakuntam and resided there as Vaikuntanatha. As per another legend, the image of Vaikuntha, over the period of several ages, had no patrons and was left submerged under the earth.
A cow from a herd of the king, which used to graze at the place, did ablution at the place with its where Vaikuntanatha lay buried. The king was displeased to see that a particular cow alone was not yielding milk and thought it might have been the trick of the herdsman. He deployed his men to monitor the cow, who reported the events to the king. The king realised that the cow would lead him to divinity and he dug up the region around the place. He reinstated the image of Vaikuntanathar and expanded the temple. Since Vaikuntanathar was revealed by the cow, the presiding deity got the name Pal Pandian . Kaladushana was ahead of robbers in the region, but also was a staunch devotee of Vaikuntanathar.
He stole from the rich and distributed the wealth to the poor people in the region. The ruling Pandya king wanted to arrest him, but his attempts were futile. During one of the encounters, he could arrest everyone except Kaladushana. Kaladushana prayed to Srivaikuntanathar to save him and his troop from the king. Vaikuntanathar appeared as Kaldushana and surrendered before the king.Later, he appeared in the dreams of the king to narrate the events and also informed him that he wanted the king and the people to learn that large accumulation of ill-gotten wealth would be stolen and would reach the right hands.The king was enlightened and he released Kaladushana and his troop. Since Vaikuntanathar appeared for thieves , he came to be known as Kallapiran.
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Google has made the Hindi (an Indiain language) available on Android with the new Google Hindi Input app on Google Play allows you to type messages, update on social networks or compose emails in Hindi.
Google Hindi Input has two methods for writing Hindi text--"a transliteration mode, that lets you simply type a Hindi word in English (like namaste), and the app will automatically convert the word to Devanagari script (नमस्ते)."
And, second hitting the globe button switches to a full Devanagari script keyboard, with Hindi consonants ordered alphabetically on two pages. In this mode, "you can long press at any time to select various forms of a consonant."
To enable the keyboard and set it as the default input method use these steps:
- On Android 4.x and newer versions--Open Settings -> Language & Input, under "KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS" section, check Google Hindi Input, then click Default and select "Hindi transliteration" in the "Choose input method" dialog.
- When typing in an input box, you can also change the default input method by selecting "Choose input method" in the Notification area.
To use this application:
- Toggle the button "a->अ" on English keyboard to turn on/off transliteration mode.
- In the transliteration mode, you can type Hindi word in English characters and the app will convert them to Hindi.
- By turning off the transliteration mode on English keyboard, you can type in English.
- Toggle the globe button to switch between English and Hindi keyboard
- Consonants are alphabetically ordered into 2 pages. Press the paging button "1/2" "2/2" to navigate between pages. Long press the character key to select various forms in the popup.
You can grab the app from Google Play.
For more information, watch the tutorial video below for helpful tips and tricks:
Also, available now is the Google Play Books in India letting users read the books on their devices. With Google Play you'll be able to discover, purchase and read books on:
- Android phones and tablets - you can purchase books in the Google Play Store and begin reading them instantly in the Google Play Books app;
- your computer - you can purchase and read books on the Google Play store and read in your web browser;
- iPhones and iPads - you will be able to read books in the Google Play Books app
Google had also recently opened Business Photos Program for India businesses.
"Google Business Photos program, a Google Maps project that allows consumers to see inside a business from their computer or smartphone. This program gives Google users a virtual tour inside the businesses through interactive 360-degree imagery created using Street View technology. This imagery can be viewed on Google Search, Google Maps, and Google+ Local Pages."
Those interested business in India, can visit http://google.co.in/businessphotos and click on 'Get Started'.
Finally, Google has also enhanced the user experience on its Gmail's mobile site with launching a refreshed look for Gmail on mobile web and Gmail Offline.
"The rebooted Gmail app for iPhone and iPad comes redesigned UI, along with new features such as improved search and integration with Google Calendar. This means the mobile web app now also offers auto-complete predictions for your searches, and it's much easier to RSVP to Calendar invites than before," writes Gmail team.
To try it out, visit at gmail.com in the browser of your Android, iOS, Blackberry or Kindle Fire device.
In addition, the revamped mobile Gmail site now let you upload photos from an iPhone or iPod. Until now, the feature was only available in the Android interface and the "native" iOS app.
However, there are some differences: the app has a sidebar, a different interface for changing accounts and support for push notifications. And, also the new mobile site lacks the previous/next buttons, just like the iPhone app.
Here is the new interface on iPhone 4S vs. the old interface on iPhone 3GS:
Update 03/19: Reply and search faster with the new Gmail app for Android update--you can now save time on the actions you use most often i.e. reply, archive, and search, Google writes.
You can combine this with existing notification features like the ability to customize which messages you receive notifications for and set up different sounds for individual labels. "So if you filter and label all the messages from your mom, you could set a ringtone to let you know you received a new mail from her and then quickly reply," Google explains.
In addition, the updated app also introduces faster search and better search suggestions so you can find your messages quickly online and offline.
Additionally, you can now reply and archive messages right from notifications with one quick tap.
Get the latest version of Gmail on Google Play.
Update 03/21: Looking for shortcuts in Gmail's new interface, you can see the entire list of shortcuts by pressing Shift+? in the Gmail window. Below are some shortcuts to help composing messages:
- Shift+Esc - focus the main window
- Esc - focus the latest chat or compose box
- Ctrl+. - advance to the next chat or compose box
- Ctrl+, - advance to the previous chat or compose box
- Ctrl+Enter - send message
- Ctrl+Shift+c - add CC recipients
- Ctrl+Shift+b - add BCC recipients
- Ctrl+Shift+f - add custom from
and, here are shortcuts--displayed when you mouse over some buttons from the rich-text editor:
- Ctrl+Shift+2 - insert emoticon
- Ctrl+Shift+7 - bulleted list
- Ctrl+Shift+8 - numbered list
- Ctrl+[ - indent less
- Ctrl+] - indent more
- Ctrl+Shift+l - align left
- Ctrl+Shift+e - align center
- Ctrl+Shift+r - align right

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In a promising start to a brand new year, researchers at the University of Tokyo and the Riken Research Centre for Allergy and Immunology may have found a possible cure for some of the worst diseases plaguing mankind, including HIV and cancer.
Working as a team, researchers from both institutions were able to extract live T-cells, the vital powerhouses of the human immune system, from patients, specifically targeting specialized cytotoxic T-cells which have the ability to recognize and attack signs of infection. One donor suffered from skin cancer; another HIV.
Researchers then converted the T-cells back to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) by exposing them to a group of compounds called the "Yamanaka factors," in part so they could study the stem cells' differentiation processes. Then the team reconverted the stem cells back into specialized disease-fighters, the T-cells known as "killer T-cells"or "killer T lymphocytes." Among other critical findings, researchers discovered that the skin-cancer fighting T-cells remained capable of producing the crucial anti-tumor compound interferon.


text: The withdrawal from the P&I market of a number of fixed premium insurers should not affect the priorities of the mutual clubs, according to John M. Lyras, Chairman of the London P&I Club. Writing in the latest issue of London Club News, Lyras says that, whilst he had welcomed healthy competition from the fixed premium market, the withdrawal or consolidation of so much capacity of this nature had not come as a great surprise. Lyras says he fully expects non-profit-making mutual clubs to maintain their dominant position as the first choice for the liability insurance needs of the great majority of shipowners, particularly in view of the many services which the clubs provide. Lyras adds, however, that "the clubs will need to take care to avoid complacency by maintaining a strong focus on their members' needs". Lyras confirms that the London Club gained tonnage steadily during the 2000/2001 policy year, ending it with a successful renewal and thereby demonstrating its underlying strength and reputation. Owned tonnage presently stands at 29m gt, the highest figure for fifteen years, while 58 newbuildings are entered for FD&D risks. The Club has maintained or improved on its initially estimated supplementary call for nine years in succession.


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Painless long dresses Secrets Simplifiedposted on 12 Nov 2013 09:41 by hipgun97
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Stay warm and stylish by throwing on a pair of tights. Make a budget before hand and keep a small amount of money aside for accessories. Once a staple on mother of the bride dresses, these details have given way to gorgeous fabric and texture selections, embroidered accents, tiers of ruffles and ribbon trims. Girls all love the stunning Mori Lee couture collections which are really practical and stunning. If you high quality fashion, saving the environment at same time, then Juno & Jove is the store you would want to shop at.
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Shoes Trends 2011 have arrived with some real cool and hot matter around, among which the high heel shoes are ruling the ladies minds. Stylish and elegant high heel shoes are a perfect choice to compliment any of the outfit for any occasion. The demand of high heel shoes has suddenly increased in the market of ladies shoes and therefore they are currently among the hottest shoes trends 2011. The stylish and elegant high heel shoes are yet not only trendy, but they also make your personality even more tempting by giving you trimmer and taller look.
Apart from adding elegance, high heel shoes and sandals can be worn to multiple occasions. From weddings to office events and from professional conferences to fun parties, high heel shoes can be easily teamed up with any of your formal and casual dress to make you feel more desirable.
High heel shoes, which are currently hottest among ladies shoes, are usually available in sizes varying from two to six inches, in different styles and shapes. Few of the high heel shoes styles include strap sandals, slip-ons, which shoes, block heels, court shoes, ankle-high and many more, which can add alluring elegance to the women's persona.
High heel shoes are the ultimate way to complete any outfit, and make you feel and look incredible each and every day. With so many options for us ladies to consider, you can find a pair to suit any events. High heel shoes elongate the body, giving the appearance of a more slender frame, whilst adding inches to your height. They are a savior for the more petite women, but equally as good-looking to tailor ladies. At the moment, there are lot of high heel shoes trends to choose from, catering for all needs and requirements.


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Many people struggle with their weight because they have an unhealthy relationship with food that is hampering their weight loss efforts. Here are some of the common signs of food addiction. Do you recognise any of them?
LighterLife is all about helping you to refocus your relationship with food so that you don't slip back into negative behaviour after you've finished the programme. But before you can kick those bad habits, how do you recognise if you've got a problem on your hands?
1. If you've had a bad day, this is your reward
2. After you've eaten that burger, you feel like this
3. Even though you're not hungry, there's always room for…just…one…more…
4. The fridge sometimes calls to you when you're feeling bored
5. You've eaten snacks in here to avoid being found out
6. Your best friend is having a party, but instead of the friends you're going to meet, this is your first thought
7. There's no such thing as an empty biscuit jar in your house – it's either full or it's empty, nothing in between
8. You make up 'logical' reasons why you should eat those fatty foods, e.g. 'I did five minutes of exercise today, so I'll eat a whole family-sized chocolate bar!'
9. You have a pattern of behaviour that gets repeated each day, regardless of how hungry you feel at that time. 'It's 3pm? Ooh time for a chocolate break!'
10. You hide your habit from others
If you recognise any of these signs and would like to find out how to combat your food addiction, visit www.lighterlife.com.


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I had a girls night last Thursday where we used Sally Hansen real nail polish strips. I think they turned out SO cute and they were super easy to put on. Sorry you have to see a picture of my toes but I thought it was even cuter on the toes than the fingers. They are wearing well and I'm already excited to try a different pattern next time.
Monday, August 15, 2011
$8.50 Mani/Pedi
Posted by Michelle at 9:43 PM
7 comments:
- grandma blair said...
that looks pretty cool, how do you put it on?
- August 15, 2011 at 11:53 PM
- Eve said...
That is really cool. Also, I love how your toe hairs pick up the light. ;)
- August 16, 2011 at 1:32 AM
- Michelle said...
You put them on kind of like a sticker.
Eve toe hair is so in right now ;)
- August 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- ~GINGER~ said...
Fascinating! I already visited the site you linked in. I might have to do some of that!
- August 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM
- Cindy said...
Aubrie's little friend showed us hers this summer, they look pretty cool. I'll have to check some out if it's easy to do :) My girls would love them.
- August 17, 2011 at 1:10 AM
- Anna said...
Um....razor. :)
But super cute and I'm totally copying. Ya know, when I remember to go to sally's. :)
- August 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- Regina said...
Super CUTE!
- August 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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See a Congress of courage and passion, theater of vision and great musical entertainment
In 1969, Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards created 1776, a compelling historical musical. (Have those three descriptive words ever before been used together?) Their play depicts the debates, passions and courage it took to craft the Declaration of Independence and start along the path to creating this new country, the United States of America.
Gerard Butler is an army of one in this problematic action flick
Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler: Movie 43) was a beloved guardian of President Asher's (Aaron Eckhart: Erased) family. When danger struck, his snap decision lead to tragedy and exile from the personal protection detail.
Mythical egg deliverer is maybe a hare — or a rabbit
Is the Easter Bunny a cottontail or a snowshoe hare?
Both are native to North America, unlike domesticated rabbits, which are elaborately bred descendents of European wild rabbits.
But it takes science for it to work
Gardening is the most popular of all hobbies. In addition to giving you hours of relaxation, it is good exercise. Gardening forces you to go outside, bringing you closer to nature. Whether you are growing vegetables, flowers or woody plants, gardening provides great satisfaction.
Dorothy Frances Gurney says it all:
The kiss of the sun for pardon;
Dear EarthTalk: I'm getting my roof redone and have heard about solar shingles. Are they available — and are they practical for the Northeast?
–John Denson, Glastonbury, CT
Spring Home and Garden Strategies could change our lives
I welcome the annual return of Bay Weekly's Spring Home and Garden Strategies.
In this guide, home and garden professionals give us just the sort of expert advice we do-it-yourselfers don't know — and don't even know we need to know. We've designed it in a handy pull-out-and-keep format so you can use if for months to come.
Over just three days, 379 years of Maryland history come to life
On March 25, 1634, voyagers from the ships the Ark and the Dove erected a cross on St. Clement's Island in the Potomac River and offered prayers for surviving their four-months' voyage. Thereupon, they took "possession of this Countrey for our Saviour and for our soveraigne Lord the King of England."
He was 'good for it'
"I'm the only Jewish redneck captain on the Bay. What could be better?" Captain Bob Slaff liked to say, with a huge smile beneath his signature handlebar mustache. Capt. Bob was an icon in Maryland's recreational and commercial maritime communities. He was also my good friend, mentor and colleague.
No. 1 waterman leaves a Chesapeake legacy
Word spread fast across marine radios from New Jersey to North Carolina, via e-mail, telephones and cell phones, Facebook, the Internet and Twitter on March 14. Captain Larry Simns, president of the Maryland Watermen's Association for 40 years, passed away at age 75. Watermen, environmentalists, seafood processors, politicians, state bureaucrats and many more of us stopped in our tracks....
The Addams Family has nothing on these people
In a palatial old home filled with dead birds and 1960s amenities, 18-year-old India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska: Lawless) is searching for her birthday present. This year the box is empty and her father is a no-show at dinner. India is devastated when she discovers that her father was killed in a car crash.
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Doing the 5-minute Face in 2 Ways!
Here are 2 ways to get out the door quick while looking polished.
1. Look for bases with high coverage. Whether you do the first method (powder foundation) or second method (liquid/cream) the key is something that gives a lot of coverage quickly.
2. If you have very oily skin, the first method is better for you. If you have dry skin, the second method gives you a better effect. If you have normal skin, you can do either!
3. When you don't have much time, the easiest way to look "done" is to use a stronger lip color and/or blush and keep the eyes simple. Strong eye makeup usually takes more precision and time to do.
Products for The Powder Foundation Method:
- A good concealer. If you need to cover spots and scars, look for high-coverage concealing products like The Body Shop's Pencil Concealer, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer, or any camouflage cream.
- A high-coverage powder foundation that has some luminosity. Powders can look quite flat and heavy so products with some reflective properties like Shu Uemura's The Lightbulb Powder Foundation would be better. (As mentioned in the picture above, never buff your powder on if you don't want to buff off the concealer you applied beneath. Pat.)
- An oil-free lip/cheek cream or stain goes on quickly and will last well. But if you did a lot of concealing on your cheek area, a powder brush will work better.
- A powder highlighter in a soft, universal shade like champagne or beige.
- Mascara and lip color.
Products for The Liquid Foundation Method:
- A full-coverage camouflage cream or foundation that can be diluted as foundation and used straight from the tube/pot as concealer. Products like Cover Mark Extra Formula, Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer, or Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation work well.
- A primer or lotion to "dilute" the foundation. Choose based on your needs. If you want a matte effect like I did above, go for something like Lancome's La Base Pro. If you need hydration, use either your favorite lotion or something like Laura Mercier's Hydrating Primer.
- A powder blush. Again, this was chosen as I was going for a matte effect, but if you prefer a dewy finish go for a cream blush.
- A powder or cream highlighter for the center of the lid.
- Mascara and lip color.


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If you follow @intrepidbebe on Instagram you'll have seen how much I enjoyed our recent Camping trip. Our little family (dogs and all) benefited so much from getting back to nature, and spending some quality time together. I won't pretend I wasn't apprehensive about Camping with a two year old, but she had the time of her life and was a star.
So I thought I would share with you the eight reasons I think all families can benefit from a few nights under canvas!
Under each reason I've shared an example from our trip (just in case you need any additional convincing).
1. You'll come together as a Team
Camping promotes team work. From constructing the tent, to collecting fire wood, there's roles for everyone. Children of all ages benefit from feeling valuable by contributing to a group. There's a great sense of achievement when you've produced a meal as a unit, and even setting up camp becomes light work when you share the roles.
The look of pride on Intrepid Bebe's face as she carried fire wood back to camp, and unrolled sleeping bags was priceless.
2. It's Educational
Camping is a fantastic environment for learning. Once you start to take in your surrounding, inevitable questions arise- what that flower? Which bird makes that sound? How do fires work? Children thrive with the freedom and Independence camping offers them. And surely learning how to cook the perfect Marshmallow is a right of passage?
What's that Mummy? What dat noise Daddy? The questions came in thick and fast, and I think she has easily added ten new words to her vocabulary this weekend.
3. Reset your Body clocks
Natural light and dark does wonders for your sleep cycles. Free of that iPad glow, your body will thank you for going back to nature and letting sunset dictate bedtime. You know those alarm clocks which gently get brighter- this is Mother Nature doing exactly that.
Intrepid Bebe is a notoriously terrible sleeper, but once it was really dark in the tent she very quickly went off to sleep. And we saw seven am which honestly never happens at home!
4. Camping is great Exercise
Forget a weekend in Soft Play (some would add 'hell') to ware them out. Setting up camp requires some muscle, and then there's all the exploring to be done. And if you're an avid subscriber to Slimming World, try a weekends Camping for a workout- plus there's no 9pm chocolate run available.
From jumping in puddles (yes there was some rain- no camping trip would be complete without it surely?), to snapping logs for the fire, or walking through the woods, it's a great way to get moving. And intrepid Bebe didn't demand the IPad once, she was too busy exploring from dusk till dawn- maybe that explains the sleep?
5. Accessible to all
Camping is such an affordable option, pitches can be found for less than £20. And whilst you may think the kit is a big investment if you've never been before, I bet if you put a Facebook shoutout to borrow a tent you'll have no problem. And stores such as Mountain warehouse offer sleeping bags for £15- or just take your duvet and blankets!
We already had a tent, and I was determined to keep the trip simple-I am not a fan of unpacking. We managed to put all our things into one large rucksack and then grabbed a frying pan and a couple of plastic plates- no flash equipment required!
6. Enjoy your own backyard
Camping makes you appreciate the beauty of your own home. I think it's ingrained into this culture that 'the grass is greener' (I've written about being an ex-expat here). And a place in the sun and all the other holiday shows have a lot to answer for. There's so much beauty in our own backyard. There is a campsite in every County in the Uk, and I'd speculate there's one within an hour of most of us.
Our weekend was spent just 50 minutes from home but was truly stunning and a part of the world I was totally unfamiliar with. Yes I love International adventures, but more and more so I am appreciating being a 'tourist at home'. Plus no long flight is always a bonus (especially when travelling with a sleep thief).
7. It is the ultimate slow living mini break
Camping is the ideal way to make your family SLOW DOWN. From hectic schedules taking kids from activity to activity, not to mention work and school. In this fast paced world, slow is not something most families would feel describes their lives. Camping gives you a chance to sit back, be present and enjoy your beautiful family. Without distractions, it's far easier to be mindful and focus in on the bird song you might typical overlook.
Mindfulness is an ongoing battle for me, I really struggle to do one thing at a time, and be present. But camping gives me this space. And at one point I just sat back (in my hammock of course) watching my husband and daughter and felt so proud of the Family we have built.
8. It creates time
There's no need for sightseeing or making plans around Kids Clubs or Cabaret Shows. Nor hectic schedules moving from place to place. There's time and space to reconnect. Catch up, ask the questions, LISTEN to your kids. There's no distractions, no household chores or DIY to do list.
Life had been feeling a bit hectic for us, since ummm, aprox the day before my Daughters birth?! Lately, with my Husband doing some long hours at work, and tag teaming Parenting. Not to mention a renovation project for a home, there's always a lot to do list. We have a lot of travel coming up this month, and so easily could've decided Camping was just too much. But it was exactly the tonic we needed. 48 hours of family time left us feeling really refreshed and ready for our upcoming adventures.


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William Q. Saienni, Sr., age 79 of Hockessin, DE, passed away suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, December 5, 2001.
Bill was born in Wilmington, DE March 12, 1922 to the late Quindillo and Domen-ica Saienni. He served our country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. He became a self-employed contractor with more than 55 years in the business. Among the several companies he founded were Material Transit, Material Trucking, Blacktop Products, and his beloved "Beaver Blacktop". Through his hard work and that of his brothers, Elmer and Sam as partners, the Saienni Family Companies enjoyed many successful years in the construction industry. He was a member of the Elks, the Optimists and was a founding member of the Cavaliers Country Club. He was also an influence in establishing the Delaware Contractors Association.
Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William Q., Jr. and Marilyn Saienni of Hockessin; and his daughter and son-in-law, Gina M. and Gregory M. Bruxelles of Hockessin. His brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Joanne Saienni of Wilmington, DE, Sam and Eva Saienni of Hockessin; his sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Walt Slockett of Wilmington, DE; and grandchildren, William Mears, Patrice Swift and her husband, James, William Q., III, Adam and Gabriel Saienni, and Denise and Mark Bruxelles also survive. His nieces and nephews including Frank Marini, who was like a son to him
Just, wow.
Wow,so he know Frank.Frank stabbed John in the back over that house.
The real question being where were Bill & Hillary?
So does Stefano G. Saienni have anything to do with the murder? This is kind of confusing.
Not sure if you should be posting something on FR that accuses Frank Marini of murdering John Wheeler. This crime has not been solved yet.
Wow, the liberals on Facebook, HuffPo and the like are coming up with some crazy ass theories, all linking back to Bush of course.
I'm thinking of starting a separate thread but for now this thread seems to be the latest on this rather weird murder.
And the reason I figured it out is through viewing the video they had of Wheeler in that parking garage.
He was not "disoriented" or "confused"...the guy was drunk!
Knowing this, let's talk about that garage attendant, the last guy to see him alive. Always hone on the last to see the victim alive.
I think that parking attendant, the one Wheeler's dealing with in the garage, asking about his car locale as the news reports have it....maybe with the help of some friends or maybe by himself, but I suspect that parking lot attendant had something to do with Wheeler's murder.
He had to see this guy was drunk. A possible scenario is that he saw how drunk the guy was, he followed him, he robbed him, violence ensued, not sure why but it happens in these sorts of things....and Wheeler ended up in a landfill.
The cops sure got that parking lot attendant in their cross hairs you can believe it.
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Is interracial dating still such a big deal for people to grasp?
I posed the question to a group of my girlfriends one evening not long ago, as we sat on the rooftop of Latitude Bar and Grill, among a mixed crowd of 20-something professionals, sipping margaritas and enjoying the last days of a New York summer. The collective response was a nonchalant who cares, with all agreeing that the topic has been overly probed in the media. "Maybe it's because we live here," one friend said, "but it's not a big deal."
We are a group of women of color who have all participated in interracial dating. It is inevitable, especially being single and living in New York City. All in our mid-20s, we live a reality that is a melting pot of mixing and mingling, people open to making connections with anyone who can hold down a good conversation. This can lead to multiple dates and that can lead to marriage. According to the Pew Research Center, interracial marriage rates are at an all-time high in the United States, with the percentage of couples exchanging vows across the color line more than doubling over the last 30 years.
But for my 52-year-old mother, an interracial relationship was not something she was open to when she was dating and in her 20s. Raised on Chicago's South Side, in a predominantly African-American neighborhood, my mom was 9 when riots broke out after the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; a senior in high school when "Roots" was shown on television; and as a young adult had to deal with Chicago's housing and school segregation policies throughout the 1980s.
As far as she was concerned, only a black man could appreciate her foxy Afro and Southern-homebred cooking. Only a black man would be accepted by my Southern grandmother, who paradoxically married my grandfather — a biracial man from the Virgin Islands — but would always say that she hoped her own children would never marry outside their race. "I don't have anything against anyone, I just prefer my kids to marry black," she would say to my mom. All five children stayed within the color lines.
For much of her adult life, my mom says she has shared the same sentiments on dating as my grandmother when it came to me, her only child. That is, until the time came when she had to accept that I was open to crossing racial boundaries.Continue reading the main story
The first time I dated a guy who was not black, I was in my second year at DePaul University in Chicago. Tall, blue eyes, short buzz-cut — Mike was the favorite eye-candy for all the girls on campus, especially among the small percentage of black girls who attended the private Roman Catholic institution. He had the "swag factor"— confidence, charisma, a stylish appearance — that I and most of my girlfriends are attracted to. And Mike was attracted to us as well. The majority of his previous girlfriends had been black or Hispanic. But, most important, Mike was an all-around, down-to-earth person: easy to talk to, would speak to anyone who passed by (even if he didn't know them) and was always offering to help someone in need. Naturally, we hit it off instantly.
My mom and I had rarely talked in depth about guys I dated. (At that point, I had never liked anyone enough to mention to her.) But Mike and I began hanging out a lot. And when she would call to check in with me at school, she would always ask, "What are you up to?" My frequent response: "Hanging with Mike." I don't recall when or how I mentioned he was white, but when my mom found out, word quickly spread throughout the family.
I imagine the initial call was to my Auntie, and probably went something like this:
Mom, in her sassy girl-let-me-tell-you tone: "You know your niece is dating a white guy, right?"
My Auntie would respond: "Ha! Oh, really?"
They would both say, in unison, "Hmmm."
That "hmmm" meant a lot without having to say much at all.
I didn't know what to expect when I brought Mike home for the first time to meet my mom. It wasn't a planned event, just a quick hi and bye; he was bringing me back from school for the weekend. (He didn't even step all the way into the house.) My mom wasn't rude to him, but she definitely kept the conversation short. Mike wasn't bothered, however. He was used to being in these types of situations, which helped to ease my mind when I finally met his parents, who were more comfortable with their kids' race relations than my mom was. (At the time, Mike's sister was dating an Indian man. She's now married to a Mexican-American.)
As time passed, the conversations between my mom and Mike grew longer, and eventually he was sitting at the kitchen table talking to her about her days at work. He and I would date for three years, until, eventually, our lives took us in different directions: he became a community organizer for low-income residents in Chicago; I moved to New York for graduate school to pursue journalism. We remain good friends. And my mom still asks how he's doing.
It wasn't until years later that I would finally ask my mom how she felt about my dating Mike and my generation's openness to interracial dating.
"At first, I didn't like you dating a white guy at all," she recently told me. "But once I got to know him and his family, and you started telling me more about his background, it wasn't a problem."
We talked for a while about the phases of acceptance that she and her baby boomer peers have had to go through. Because of their children's openness to interracial relationships, they've not only had to come to terms with us dating outside our race, but also the likely possibility that we may not marry someone of the same color. "I've gotten to the point where I can fully expect both possibilities, but there's still a slight preference for you to marry a black man," she said.
For African-Americans, the shift also comes with a sense of disappointment toward what I and my friends view as the troubling state of black men in this country. A Stanford law professor, Ralph Richard Banks, even suggested in his popular book "Is Marriage for White People?" that we expand our dating options because too many black men are incarcerated, gay or just not interested in dating us.
More than anything, my mom just wants me to find someone who makes me happy, as do most parents. I am the oldest grandchild and was the first to expose my family to interracial dating. Over the years, as my cousins have started to do the same, there is no longer the awkwardness that I had experienced, though my mom does remind us that if my grandmother were still alive, she would not be as tolerant. It is understandable. After all, my parents and grandparents grew up in a time when racism was more pronounced. I would never discredit that. Their experiences and efforts have made it easier for my generation to live a lifestyle that allows us to date whomever we want without worrying — or even noticing — if anyone cares.
An earlier version of this essay gave an incorrect middle initial for the author. It is N not H.


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About Michael Mina – San Francisco
Michelin-starred MICHAEL MINA is the crowning jewel that captures the core of Michael's philosophy: bold yet balanced flavors achieved through a combination of acidity, sweetness, spice and richness. At the helm, Executive Chef Raj Dixit achieves these bold, balanced flavors in a cuisine, which draws upon global influences, showcasing the highest quality authentic and seasonal ingredients.
The 5-course tasting menu invites guests to explore a dynamic expression of Chef Michael Mina's vast culinary influences while also providing options within each course for the guest to define their ultimate dining experience. The tasting menu is offered for dinner only at $145 per person, with vegetarian options and supplements at an additional cost. A paired down 'a la carte' dinner menu is available at the bar. Lunch is served in the dining room featuring an à la carte menu and at the bar featuring an array of seasonal small plates, as well as salads.
San Francisco, CA 94111
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
American, Contemporary American, Japanese
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 11:30am – 2:00pm
Sunday 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Monday-Thursday 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Monday-Friday 11:30am to close
Saturday & Sunday 5pm to close
Cross Street:
Front and Battery
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Price Range:
$50 and over
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Phone Number:
(415) 397-9222
The Playlist Generation has created a unique soundtrack for restaurant MICHAEL MINA featuring an eclectic blend of world music, foreign language cover versions of classic songs and tasteful, yet sensual, tracks.
MICHAEL MINA is available for catering requests. Please contact our event's department for details.
Parking Details:
Valet available beginning at 5:30pm nightly
Executive Chef:
Michael Mina, Raj Dixit
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions:
Michael Mina – San Francisco can accommodate your party, large or small and can host special events for either lunch or dinner and is available to reserve in its entirety. One of our Event Manager's will assist in seamlessly planning your special event.
MICHAEL MINA also offers a private dining room suitable for groups up to 25 guests as a seated function.
Please contact our event's department for details.
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
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Sunday, December 24, 2017
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
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Special valid Aug 18, 2017 - Dec 18, 2017 all week from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMDetails
Join us at the Michael Mina bar nightly! Offering select bar appetizers, wine and specialty cocktails We look forward to seeing you!. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Aug 18, 2017 - Dec 18, 2017 all week from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
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Enjoy Thanksgiving at MICHAEL MINA! The restaurant is offering a 4 Course Prix Fixe Menu for $165 per person. The regular dinner menu will not be offered this evening.
Christmas Eve Special Menus & Offers
Sunday, December 24, 2017Details
Enjoy Christmas Eve Dinner at Michael Mina. The restaurant will be offering a 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for $135 per person. The regular dinner menu will not be offered this evening.
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Sunday, December 31, 2017Details
Enjoy NYE at Michael Mina! The 1st Seating (5:00pm to 6:30pm) the restaurant will be offering a 5 Course Tasting Menu for $190 pp. The 2nd seating (8:00pm to 9:30pm) the restaurant will be offering a 7 Course Tasting Menu for $265 pp. The regular dinner menu will not be offered this evening.
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Located in the heart of the financial district, Michael Mina – San Francisco is the perfect place to host your party and is a great venue for business functions, birthday parties, and weddings. The restaurant can be reserved in its entirety for either lunch or dinner.
Michael Mina – San Francisco Ratings and Reviews
We arrived right at kitchen closing but they accepted us which was appreciated.
Oysters were very nice, Iberian jambon, so so, short rib very very tasty, lobster with tagliatelle: lobster delicious but pasta was gummy so considering the $45 price it didn't pass muster.
Wine and wine service was excellent as usual, table service also excellent as usual.
Overall, if you can't deliver 12:30 PM quality of preparation at 2:00 PM then close earlier.
My guest is from the UK, he told me that in London one wouldn't survive if closed so early.
I plan to return to your restaurant nonetheless but will express my expectations.
Thank you
The food was spectacular! Service was also top notch! The chocolate raspberry dessert was probably one of my all-time favorite desserts!
The only thing that would bring this to new heights would be a quieter atmosphere. I found it quite loud in the restaurant and sometimes difficult to have a quiet conversation.
Great quality & pretty food like always, just the weirdest & ridiculous array of 10+ servers & busboys & runners & captain & Manager & GM, not only a total circus but a uncomfortable one! No connection with guest/customer, we noticed many staff circling tables around perimeter as if SHARKS or fish in a massive Aquarium fish tank. Most never smiled or friendly, WAY too serious. Why wonder Mr. Minna's fancy RN-74 just closed, Bourbon steak gone & he's going casual BBQ next week. I think a self-serve or old-fashion 1 waiter & 1 bus-boy connecting staff would be better overall experience.
The food was outstanding and the service was fine but a little bit slow we had our 10 year old with us and the meal dragged on for 3 hours which was just a bit too long -however, as I said the food was excellent and the staff was lovely and very professional it just took a little bit too much time between courses
Nice ambience and great service. The wine was fantastic although at a price of $45 (+tip/tax/SFhealth=$60) per glass, it was not necessarily worth it. The chef tasting menu was good but I have had many better ones including some at this location a couple of years ago. I was quite full at the end but was left unsatistfied by what I ate. And then there was the bill...
Amazing service! And incredible food. Thank you for making my husband's birthday extra special. We were let inside of the restaurant before they opened so we didn't have to wait outside. The hostess walked us to a table next to the window and there was a hand written note in an envelope from the general manager which was such a sweet touch! The waiter explained every dish, all the specials. And his recommendations. Loved the experience and we definitely recommend it!
Outstanding food and wine list. Almost faultless. All food allergies catered for without fuss (unlike Baume which was particularly inflexible on this point) . Bar staff were good to start with although I had a fairly uninspiring Bloody Mary. When we were seated we were however jammed in against a column near the window which wasn't great. I felt oddly cut off and blocked from my partner against the column. Starters were superb. The lobster pie was delicious. The beef entrée was beautifully cooked, maybe missing some extra side of glazing as there was very little sauce on the plate. Full stars to the sommelier and the wine list. This was a delightful way to end my stay in San Francisco. The only major service fail during the nite was the sorbet arriving and then another staff member dumping the desserts on the table before we had even started the sorbet. The sommelier jumped in after we complained and gave us a free desert wine and whisked the desserts away which was much appreciated. Amazing fail though for a place like this. I am a big fan however of this restaurant despite this small glitch. Top notch and a must next time I am in town. PS: I had food envy when I saw the salmon/caviar starter - I should have had that in hindsight. Looked stunning!
The service was just adequate. The servers didn't explain the dishes well. For the main course, they just said it was "steak" with some lettuce?? Also, we all used the travelzoo voucher for lunch and this is partly my fault. I was in deep conversation with my friends and didn't request additional service. But my piece of steak (it was less than 1 oz) was the end piece and mostly tendon. I feel like they should have known not to serve that piece if it steak is less than 1 oz.
The tasting menu at lunch was so interesting, unique, delicious, and beautifully presented that it took several days for me to realize how disappointing the service was. When we were seated, we told the host we came for a pre-paid menu--he whisked away the wine list and menus without showing them to us, and we were stuck without any idea of what we were going to be served. We were already presented the first course before we could even ask a waiter for a wine list. (BTW, the wine list is so extensive that it really deserves a lengthy study AFTER you know what you're going to eat, and BEFORE they start serving.) Then, they forgot to serve us one of the courses! As the dessert appeared, I had to ask--'What happened to the beef course?' I probably wouldn't be so picky in a more 'ordinary' restaurant, but we're talking about the flagship restaurant of a celebrity chef, and--by the time we ordered one of the few under-$100 bottles of wine on the list--a $230+ lunch for 2. Note: I rated the "Value" only "fair" because of the highly inflated prices on the wine list.
I've been walking past Michael Mina SF for years on my way to its neighbor, the longstanding city favorite Tadich Grill. My curiosity prevailed after looking inside through the front windows many times and I made a reservation for lunch with my wife. I had heard good thing about the restaurant and wasn't disappointed in the five course tasting menu; they met my high expectations and a little bit more. The staff were friendly and professional and every one of them who came to our table seemed interested in our enjoyment. The only minor glitch was a course they delivered to me without replacing my utensils. A man saw me looking around for staff and came to the table. He immediately saw what was missing and utensils were dispatched. The man turned out to be the general manager. He returned to the table as we finished dessert and poured us each a glass of Very Nice Port and gave us his card and said he hoped to see us again. He will. The food. The food. The food. All of it flavorful and presented beautifully. The tuna tartar was finished at the table and topped with a fresh quail egg; the peach gazpacho served with a tender prawn had layers of flavor and a texture enhanced by leaving the peel on the bits of peach; the beef was a small cut of Wagyu beef cooked rare and silky as each bite seemed to dissolve in my mouth; dessert managed to combine a medley of chocolate flavors and textures. Expect to spend some money, even before seeing the extensive wine list, but Michael Mina SF is worth what it costs when one considers the complete experience.
Poor website does not make it clear that Michael Mina has several different restairants. VERY CONFUSING.
Staff rushed each course and left food to get cold. After asking to take our dishes 4-5 times, the next course was presented within seconds after we finished the previous course, indicating that it had been sitting ready for some time. Hot food was nearly cold when served.
This place continues to impress. The flavors were fresh, creative, and beautifully plated. The staff is very attentive without being overbearing and is very knowledgeable. The five course meal was a perfect amount, especially with the occasional additional items the chef offers between courses. Michael Mina is a special place that is always high on our list for a special occasion. It deserves another Michelin star.
This was an exquisite dining experience. We spent the weekend in San Francisco to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Michael Mina was our splurge. We loved the idea of the chef putting together our meal, and we were so pleased with the tasting menu. It was incredibly delicious and so beautiful. 8 courses of small bites and by the 6th course we were stuffed despite pacing ourselves! The use of seasonal ingredients beautifully presented reminded us of the kaiseki dinner we enjoyed in Kyoto Japan. Be prepared to spend $300-400 per person.
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Tuesday November 8, 2016 - Seven Women Jubilee MPs landed themselves in trouble after they tried to market Jubilee Party in Busia County despite the endemic corruption and massive looting of public funds currently going on in Government.
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For someone who's into fat acceptance, that sounds a lot like heresy, contradiction and just plain selfish. It is selfish, however; I can't afford new clothes so getting fatter means the clothes I have wont fit. Some of my jeans are getting a little snug and the hubby and I have been talking about me starting to work out and stuff at home with his help. We did an hour of DDR last night and it was a lot of fun for both of us.
I don't want to get any fatter; I'm barely fat as it is, (I'm an inbetweenie) and I don't want to get the ridicule, looks, friendly or not so friendly advice on how to lose weight from family (my friends are too awesome to give a damn about my weight). Hubby doesn't really care one way or the other, but deep down I'm afraid he does. If I put on 30lbs, would he still love me? Want to make love to me? I don't know. I would like to think he would, but who knows. I know he'd like it if I was more active. It's the fear of ridicule, the words, that makes me think 'oh man, I've got to lose some weight!" In a lot of the photos I've seen of myself lately my weak chin and flabby neck have been REALLY bugging me, but then again, I haven't been wearing the best of shirts. I should not wear high-necked shirts of any kind but own several turtlenecks and a couple short sleeved but kinda collared shirts.
During DDR last night there was a bit more flab than I would have liked moving around while I stepped on the mat. It doesn't bother me when I bellydance because, well, you need to have a belly to bellydance! When you shimmy, things are SUPPOSED to move. The dancers are supposed to be (in my head, anyway) lush and voluptous. It's OK to be my body size and shape in other cultures, but not the one I'm living in. The dissonance between the two kinds of thinking sometimes paralyzes me.
On one hand, I'm all about fat acceptance, health at every size, feminism. It's all tied together into a big gorgeous bow of bodily autonomy and I love it. On that side I can say "I like me just the way I am and if other people don't they're missing out." On the other hand there are the internalized messages that oh noes! I've put on a few pounds, have an extra chin, Christmas is coming with all the yummy food! (but don't over do it there, Jen, or you'll put on MORE weight and that'd just be bad), thinner would be sexier, more toned would be sexier, I should be sexier period. Sometimes hubby looks at me and I feel like 'motherfucking Christmas', to borrow a phrase from NudeMuse. Desired, sexy, lusted after. It's fabulous. And then there are sometimes when I look at me and I go "omg I look like THAT?! Argh!" It's not to the point where I don't want to be seen naked by my hubby, but some days I'm almost there. Other days are better.
Posting should be a lot more regular now that I'm done placement. Yay!


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Hotel Clasico Buenos Aires
Costa Rica 5480, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel Clasico is a 4-star property only 650 meters from Plaza Serrano, Paseo del Rosedal and Plaza Italia Square.
The city center is 7 km away from the hotel. Hotel Clasico is also placed near to Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Soho and Hippodrome.
This property offers 32 rooms including Deluxe Double Room and Standard Twin Room. The modern rooms feature the garden view. Guests can make use of a shower, a hairdryer and a bathtub in every bathroom.
The hotel lies within a 5-minute walk of Palermo train station. A few minutes' drive from Airport. Jorge Newbery airport.
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