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LAS VEGAS Defending world champion Tuf Cooper took the lead in the tie-down roping season standings Friday night in the National Finals Rodeo, tying for second in the second round.
Cooper, from Decatur, Texas, earned $12,662 to push his season total to $155,341, ending Justin Maass' 10-month run at the top. Maass, from Giddings, Texas, was shut out after failing to finish in the top six, leaving him at $144,001 with eight rounds left.
Cooper's brother, Clif, won the round with a 7.3-second run.
"I'm not really competing against him (Tuf). I'm competing against myself," Clif Cooper said. "I'm going to make the best run I can on the cattle I draw. It's our motto: If I don't win I want him to win it, and if he doesn't win he wants me to."
Tuf Cooper and Monty Lewis of Hereford, Texas, finished at 7.5.
In steer wrestling, two-time world champion Dean Gorsuch of Gering, Neb., was second with 3.9-second run to take over first place in the standings.
Gorsuch has earned $116,067, while previous leader Ethen Touvenell of Napa, Calif., who didn't place among the top six, has made $109,591.
Billy Bugenig of Ferndale, Calif., won with a time of 3.6. Casey Martin of Sulphur, La., finished third in 4.00 and held on to third place in the standings with $100,207.
In barrel racing, 53-year-old NFR rookie Mary Walker of Ennis, Texas, won her second consecutive round, this time in 13.80. Walker remained second in the Standings with $163,807. Leader Brittany Pozzi of Victoria, Texas, placed fifth in 14.00 and stayed in first with $186,568.
Defending world champion Lindsay Sears of Nanton, Alberta, tied for third in the round at 13.91, and is third in the standings with $145,596. Bennette Barrington-Little of Ardmore, Okla., was second in 13.82.
In bareback riding, standings leader Kaycee Feild of Payson, Utah, tied for first at 86.5 with three-time world champion Will Lowe of Canyon, Texas. Feild, who has won or tied for first during the second round the last four years, was aboard Riverboat Annie, while Lowe rode Bi Polar.
Defending world champion Feild has earned $165,638.
"I'm going to come in every night like I'm in last place and got to catch 14 of the best guys in the world," Feild said. "I ride better when the pressure is on me. My motor gets running better."
Lowe moved up to second with $143,412, and Steven Dent of Mullen, Neb., who didn't place among the top six, was third with $140,781.
"My goal is to win every time I nod my head," Lowe said. "Everyone wants to be the rankest person out there. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. And that's the greatest thing about our sport. There are so many unknown factors that can contribute to a great score or a buck off."
In team roping, header Luke Brown and heeler Martin Lucero, both of Stephenville, Texas, won in 4.0 second, while the top two teams didn't place among the top six.
Header Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, and heeler Patrick Smith of Lipan, Texas, remained atop the standings with $144,649 for Smith and $143,149 for Brazile. Header Kaleb Driggers of Albany, Ga., who has earned $126,571, and heeler Jade Corkill of Fallon, Nev., who has made $122,480, are the second-place team.


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INDIA: Dacia/Renault Duster becomes Nissan Terrano
By Glenn Brooks | 21 August 2013
The Terrano is due to be in Nissan India's showrooms from October
Nissan India has revealed its own version of the Dacia and Renault Duster SUV. The new Terrano will be made alongside the Renault Duster at the Alliance's plant on the outskirts of the southern port city of Chennai.
"Terrano marks our entry into the compact SUV segment, which is one of the fastest-growing segments in the Indian market today," said Kenichiro Yomura, president of Nissan's India unit.
The Duster has been the most successful vehicle for Renault in India with sales of about 60,000 units since its local introduction in July 2012. SUV sales in India surged 52% in the fiscal year ended 31 March to 553,660 units, compared with a 6.7% decline in the sales of cars to 1.9 million units. But a recent 3.0 percentage point increase in factory tax on SUVs to 30% has affected demand in the segment, the Wall Street Journal notes.
Nissan India sold 7,499 vehicles between April and July, a decline of 47% from a year earlier. It exported 28,232 vehicles, a 0.8% drop.
The Alliance's Oragadam plant builds the Nissan Sunny, Evalia and March models, as well as the Stile, a version of the Evalia MPV for Ashok Leyland. Locally made Renault models are the Duster SUV, Koleos SUV and Fluence sedan, as well as the Nissan Sunny-based Scala sedan and Nissan March-based Pulse hatchback. Production of the Datsun Go, itself closely related to the March and Pulse, will be added from 2014.
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LOS ANGELES – Thirteen years ago this month, USC hired a football coach, one who inspired skepticism and, in some circles, unchecked mockery. That coach brought two national championships to USC.
Steve Sarkisian's task is similarly big. He now must win over players who wanted a different coach, win over fans and alumni who think the job is above his pay grade and, of course, win a whole lot of games.
Sarkisian, one of Pete Carroll's top deputies during that amazing run last decade, will attempt to recapture the magic. USC, in a surprise move just two days after its regular-season-ending loss to UCLA, plucked Sarkisian from the University of Washington and hired him as its new coach Monday afternoon.
Interim coach Ed Orgeron announced his immediate resignation, to the dismay of many USC players. Offensive coordinator Clay Helton will coach USC in its bowl game, likely Dec. 21 in Las Vegas.
Sarkisian's introductory news conference will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. on campus.
"It's awesome to be home," Sarkisian said outside USC's football office Monday night. "It's great to be here. It's been, obviously, an emotional day or so for the players here, for myself and my former team. It's awesome to be back here."
Sarkisian, 39, had a 34-29 record in five seasons at Washington but didn't lead the Huskies to better than an eight-win season.
Sarkisian is a Torrance native and a former college and CFL quarterback who later spent seven seasons at USC, first as quarterbacks coach and then as offensive coordinator.
In a statement, Athletic Director Pat Haden said USC looked at 20 coaching candidates and interviewed five, and said Sarkisian "embodies many of the qualities for which we looked."
"He is an innovative coach who recruits well and develops players," Haden said. "He is a proven and successful leader. He connects with people. He has energy and passion."
The excitement was far from universal. Haden walked out of the football office Monday afternoon, head down and frowning, and softly told a reporter, "I've had better days."
Why? Because minutes earlier, Orgeron, the enormously popular interim coach who led USC to a 6-2 record after he replaced Lane Kiffin on Sept. 29, told the team he was quitting.
Orgeron had been a candidate for the full-time job and might have landed it had USC defeated UCLA on Saturday. In a statement, Orgeron said he would seek a head coaching spot elsewhere. USC players filed out of the afternoon meeting looking nearly catatonic, and some wiped tears from their cheeks.
"(Orgeron) and I had a very open and frank discussion," Haden said in a statement. "He understandably was disappointed when I told him we were going in a different direction. We talked about the possibility of him remaining at USC, but Ed wants to be a head coach and I am supportive of that."
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ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Rhinos lost to the Wilmington Hammerheads 1:0 in Sahlen's Stadium on Saturday, July 19th 2014. Wilmington's 18 year-old loanee from their MLS affiliate Toronto FC scored the only goal of the match in the 77th minute. Hammerheads goalkeeper Quillan Roberts kept the clean sheet for the visitors.
Wilmington scored the only goal of the match in the 77th minute. The Hammerheads had been threatening Rochester with long balls over the top of the Rhinos back four throughout the second half and finally capitalized. Hamilton made a run that split Rhinos center backs Babacar Diallo and Kyle Hoffer at the midfield stripe to get on the end of a long ball. Hamilton used his pace to get into the box on a breakaway, but Rochester goalkeeper Luis Soffner was smartly off his line to block Hamilton's shot. Hamilton was first to the loose ball and tapped it into an empty net to give the visitors the lead. The goal was the fifth of the season for Hamilton.
Rochester had its best chance of the match in the 51st minute. New England Revs loanee Donnie Walsh dribbled across the midfield stripe on a Rhinos counter attack down the left flank, and centered the ball to Rhinos star attacking midfielder JC Banks. Banks played a through ball to attacking midfielder Jonny Mendoza that put him in behind the Hammerheads back four. Mendoza dribbled into the Wilmington penalty area, took the ball to his left around Wilmington's onrushing goalkeeper Roberts, and then put a shot on goal, but he could not finish from an acute angle. The ball ended up in the side netting and the match remained scoreless.
Three chance unfolded during end-to-end action in the 68th minute. The Rhinos Banks was waved back on to the field by head referee Vito Testa Jr. after an injury, and he immediately jumped in on a Rhinos counter attack. Rochester's Mendoza had possession on the right flank in front of the Rhinos bench when Banks came back on the field, and played a through ball to Banks down the right flank. Banks dribbled the ball to the endline before cutting the ball back to take on Hammerheads right back Albert Edward. Banks cut unbalanced Edward and he fell to the turf giving Banks free service. Banks whipped the ball into the box where it bounced off the shoulder of Wilmington center back Christian Davidson. Davidson had both hands behind his back when the ball struck his shoulder in the Hammerheads penalty area, so Testa Jr. allowed play to continue. Wilmington cleared the ball to center midfielder Paul Nicholson at the midfield stripe, and he flicked the ball on to substitute Samuel Ochoa with his first touch. Ochoa, the Hammerheads leading scorer, was in behind the Rhinos back four, but center back Hoffer had the angle and chased Ochoa down from sixty yards before his poke tackle played the ball back to his goalkeeper Soffner's feet eight yards out from the home side's goal. Soffner sparked an immediate counter attack back down to the other end that ended with Smith cutting into the Wilmington box from the left flank and taking a shot that Roberts had to dive to his left to parry away. On the ensuing corner kick a Diallo header ended up in Roberts hands ending the most open sequence in the match with chances but no goal.
Roberts came to the rescue for Wilmington again in the 76th minute. Rhinos substitute Michael Garzi won a loose ball near midfield and played a negative pass to Diallo at the midfield stripe. Diallo took a touch before switching fields with a diagonal ball to Smith down the right flank. Smith got on the end of Diallo's pass, cut into the Wilmington box on his left foot, and then blistered a shot bound for the upper left corner with his left foot. Roberts flew to his right to parry the ball away for a corner kick.
Roberts ended the match with four saves on ten shots faced for his fifth clean sheet of the season.
The victory moves Wilmington up to sixth place in the USL PRO table with 25 points from 15 matches after the Hammerheads took four points from their back-to-back trip north this weekend. The Rhinos remain in fifth place with 27 points from 20 matches. There were two matches in USL PRO left to be completed on Saturday night that could have an impact on the final standings at the end of the night.
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So you want to go wine tasting in Chianti?
Wine is undoubtedly one of the most typical of products "made in Tuscany" and of such high quality and excellence as to be known, appreciated and exported all over the world.
When it comes to Tuscan wine, thoughts generally immediately fly to the area of Chianti, one of the production areas most renowned for its tradition and quality of its wines.
If you love wine, Tuscany offers the opportunity to taste prestigious labels and great vintages, often combined with other local specialities that will also delight your palate (as well as help avoid any dizziness associated to your first sips :) ).
So if you have wine tastings in mind during your time in Tuscany, we're here to offer some suggestions as to where to go. You can do wine tastings at all wine bars (called "enoteca" in Italian) as well as enjoy tastings organized at restaurants which, combined with a full-course meal, will give you the chance to appreciate each at their very best. But most of all, go directly to the wineries that produce the wine. Going to the producer, tasting their wines on the spot and maybe also visit the winery and vineyards is an awesome experience to enjoy while in Tuscany that I recommend to everyone (unless you don't drink, of course, but the visit to the estate might still be fun)!
Where to go in Chianti for wine tastings?
First of all, let me offer some general information on the area of Chianti, to clarify where it is and what exactly is meant by the term "Chianti".
Historically, the Chianti wine region was a small area, which included only the towns of Radda in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti.
Today, the wine region also includes the areas of the towns of Castelnuovo Berardenga and Poggibonsi (which are in the province of Siena), San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Greve in Chianti, and part of the town of Barberino Val d'Elsa (which are all in the province of Florence). These towns all represent the area of wine production called "Chianti Classico" (which is recognizable by the Gallo Nero, or Black Rooster logo).
But the Chianti wine area extends much further beyond the area of Chianti Classico. From a geographical point of view, Chianti lies between the provinces of Florence, Arezzo and Siena, so you hear also of Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Colli Senesi and Chianti Colli Aretini, just to name a few of the additional areas (the names mean Chianti of the hills of Florence, of the hills of Siena, and the hills of Arezzo, as a literal translation).
So you can do wine tastings in a very broad area! Aside from Chianti Classico, I would recommend trying out the wineries closest to you, wherever you are staying in Chianti.
Logistics: some farms or wineries require advance reservations for tastings or winery tours, while others are prepared for drop-in visitors (I would still advise to at least make a phone call first in the case of small wineries).
A car (and a designated driver that won't be tasting or drinking) will certainly be useful for moving around in most cases, but below I'll also suggest a few places you can reach with public transport. Let's get started!
Within the "Chianti" Classico area
Those staying in Siena or Florence (or in the provinces of Siena and Florence) can easily reach the farms and wineries in the Chianti Classico area. Below is a list of well-known wineries/wine shops you can visit directly with your own (or rental) car:
FATTORIA VITICCIO (Greve in Chianti)
At the Fattoria VIticcio you can do wine tastings every day of the week, these are set up by appointment. Just call and you'll be able to arrange a visit at the time that best meets your schedule.
This is a family-run winery, so most likely you'll find a family member guiding you on the journey into the world of wine, starting from their vineyards to the winery before moving on to the tasting of their wines, which you can choose to buy afterward as well. Read more details about their wine tastings and tours on their official website.
If you're feeling adventurorus and want to visit Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano all in a day, we don't recommend to drive it bu to take a guided tour such as this small group one (max 8 people). You'll enjoy the drive to Greve, Castellina and then on past Monteriggioni, and Montalcino and Montepulciano, the wines and a delicious lunch without having to worry about the driving.
CASTELLO DI BROLIO (Gaiole in Chianti)
The Enoteca del Barone Ricasoli is open for tastings, both for individuals or for groups, both upon booking. Here, in addition to being able to taste and purchase the Ricasoli wines, under the guidance of the staff enoteca, you can also buy quality products of the territory, such as honey and olive oil.
In some periods of the year, the winery is closed on the weekends. Check more details on the official website.
If you DON'T have a car or don't want to drive and enjoy your wine tastings, you can still visit Castello di Brolio from Siena through this guided tour, which also takes you to Castello di Merleto.
THE HOUSE OF CHIANTI (Radda in Chianti)
Just opened in June 2014 within the former Convent of Santa Maria al Prato in Radda in Chianti, "The House of Chianti Classico" is the first "house of the wine" for the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium. "The House of Chianti Classico" is a wine shop with the largest collection in the world of Chianti Classico labels, a place for food and wine events, courses and exhibitions dedicated to wine. For more information, visit the official website.
Around and closer to Florence
If you're in Florence, you'll find you don't need to go far for wine tastings! In the surrounding areas, we recommend the following wineries (these are still best reached with your own means of transport, as public tranportation is very limited or not available).
TORRE A CONA (Rignano sull'Arno)
Torre a Cona is a beautiful wine resort in Rignano sull'Arno. It offers tastings of wine and their Tuscan products in the old barn on the farm, which today houses the wine shop. The tastings and tours of the farm (the cellars and gardens of the Villa) are done by appointment. Find all contact info on the official website.
FATTORIA DIANELLA (Vinci)
Set on the hills of Vinci, known as the city of Leonardo, Fattoria Dianella has over 25 hectares of vineyards. Here, Francesco and Veronica Passerin d' Entrèves follow all the entire wine-making process, from growing and harvesting their vineyards to the vinification process in the winery and aging in the cellars. In the cellars, they have also created a museum dedicated to showcasing all steps of wine production.
Fattoria Dianella opens its doors to visitors, welcoming them in the cellar where one can see the different areas of the winery until you get to the wine shop for a tasting of their labels. On request, it is also possible to visit the vineyards.
For more information, visit the official website.
FATTORIA IL LAGO (Dicomano)
Located in Mugello, about 30 miles north of Florence, Fattoria il Lago organizes guided tours to their winery and tasting of their wines, including their Chianti Rufina DOCG wine and extra virgin olive oil.
For information and bookings, visit the official website.
IL TREBBIO (S. Brigida)
Built by the infamous Florentine family de 'Pazzi, Trebbio Castle is located on the hills of Florence just outside the town of Santa Brigida. They offer organized tours of the cellars, wine tastings and a light lunch for both individuals and groups. Visit the official website for more details.
Wine tasting in Chianti Without a Car
For those who do not have a car available, where can you go? Reaching the wineries without your own transport is a little less straightforward, but not impossible! Although it does reduce your choices quite a bit.
First, we recommend joining one of the interesting, quality organized tours that drive you around Chianti and Tuscany offering wine tastings and a lunch or dinner, or also including visits to some of the most popular cities and sights.
Our partner Viator organizes guided tours for wine tastings to the Chianti region as well as to Montepulciano and Montalcino (with departure from either Florence and Siena). Some will also include lunch, a visit to San Gimignano or Siena.
You can find the full list of tours here (includes small groups as well): Wine Tasting Tours in Chianti & Tuscany.
Among the most popular guided tours, we recommend these:
- Private Tour of Wine Tasting in Chianti: Private driver to a winery in Chianti, with a dinner after if you wish
- Half a Day in Chianti Wine Tasting - from Florence: leaves in the afternoon and includes hotel pickup/dropoff
- Small group Tuscany wine tasting tour - from Florence: includes lunch and visits to 2 wineries
- Small group Chianti wine tasting and Castles trip - from Siena: includes lunch and visit to Castello di Brolio and Castello di Merleto
- Small group Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting trip - from Siena: includes lunch, visits to 3 wineries and to Montalcino and Sant'Antimo Abbey
If you want to organize wine tastings on your own, without a car, here are two wineries that are really popular since they can both be reached by taking the bus from Florence to Greve in Chianti and a short walk.
CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO (Greve in Chianti)
Located in Greve in Chianti, about 20 km from Florence, Castello Vicchiomaggio is an elegant historic castle where almost daily guided tours and tastings are organized. For more information and reservations, visit the official website.
CASTELLO DI VERRAZZANO (Greve in Chianti)
At the Castello di Verrazzano, you can visit the historical cellars, discover the rooms of the villa and taste wines, extra virgin olive oil and Vin Santo, in addition to purchasing their wines. Visit the official website for more info.
Tastings in Chianti near Arezzo
The Days of Wine in the province of Arezzo: every Wednesday and every Sunday from April to October wine producers in the province of Arezzo organize an event dedicated to their local Chianti wines, open to all, which include tastings of wine and local specialities. You can read more details anda dates in our article here.
Last but not least - enjoy your Chianti wine tastings - and remember to not drink and drive! ;-)
About Cristina Romeo
Born in Florence at the end of the fabulous '70s, Cristina has always lived in the famous "cradle of the Renaissance". She's in love with her homeland, but also enjoys traveling and discovering new places. Cristina is married and mum to a lovely little girl, to whom she hopes to pass on all the passion and love of our precious, wonderful Tuscany.
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Police Consider Escort Case Closed: Michelle Nau's Body Has Not Been Found, but Officials Say They Know Who Killed Her
By Julie Shaw, The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 31–Nearly four months since Michelle Nau was last seen, her body has yet to be found. The escort and aspiring real estate agent may have vanished into thin air, if indeed her remains ended up at a trash-to-energy plant in Chester. Or they may be littered over South Jersey, as one of the last people to see her alive has testified.
But Nau's body may never be found.
Police said yesterday they consider Nau's case closed. They say they know who her killer was — George Conway, a 48-year-old bouncer from Mayfair who was himself killed on March 1, about a month after authorities say he killed Nau in his apartment after a night of drugs and partying.
Conway was shot to death by Dominic Curcio, 17, of Frankford, who has said he was so distraught over the way Conway murdered Nau and got rid of her body that he killed Conway. According to testimony at his preliminary hearing, Curcio said Conway sectioned Nau's body and threw out the pieces in South Jersey.
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"The stuff in Jersey, there was no basis that is real," a homicide investigator said yesterday. "We had no idea where in South Jersey. I wish we could recover the body — that way the family can put it to rest."
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Police have said they believe Nau was killed after partying and taking cocaine with Conway in his Mayfair apartment Feb. 4. A witness has told police that she became violent and threatened to burn down Conway's place. That's when, the witness told police, he and Conway held her down. She died, possibly of asphyxiation.
In March, police — acting on a tip from a man who said he helped Conway dispose of Nau's body — searched a Dumpster in Fishtown for her remains. They also searched Covanta Holding Corp.'s waste-to-energy facility in Chester, where the contents of the trash bin went. Police have declined to identify the man who helped Conway dispose of Nau's body, and he has not been charged.
Police said that Curcio, who was also involved in drugs, was in Conway's apartment on Feb. 4 and saw Nau alive. He was not present when she died, but he saw her body the next morning, police said.
The only person expected to face trial is Curcio, who was charged in Conway's death.
Curcio's defense attorney, Brian McMonagle, said yesterday that his client was undergoing psychological evaluations.
"He was significantly affected by Michelle's death," McMonagle said. "He's been battling it ever since he was a witness to the crime scene."
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By Danny Serratelli, ringside, brickcityboxing.com - Hall of Fame boxing finally brought a quality boxing show back to Newark at the Robert Treat Hotel. Not very long ago, but definitely not yesterday, Gabe LaConte was putting on regular shows and bringing in a nice crowd. Local fans were able to go to the Treat and see future world champions early in their careers, like, Arturo Gatti and Charles Murray and fighters who were local stars as well as future world title challengers like William Bo James.. After LaConte, there have been a few shows here and there in Newark that havent usually gone as well, have been postponed, canceled, etc
James Butler vs. Omar Shieka at nearby Essex County College was a good fight, but that was over three years ago and recently the exception to the rule for Essex County.
Main Events has been on and off with shows for the last few years, with the most memorable coming at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen and the RexPlex in Elizabeth, but they seem to have phased out their smaller shows. The only constant with the smaller shows in New Jersey for the last three years has been KEA boxing who have delivered 10 quality shows during that time, with nine of them in New Jersey. KEA has already featured world champions and recently KEA regular Wayne Johnsen was featured on The Contender season 3 and made it to the final 4.
The Hall of Fame Show which was orchestrated by Donna Duva-Brooks tonight was a step in the right direction for bringing the club shows back to Newark. It should not be very difficult to do after the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Arena The Rock have been built walking distance from the Robert Treat, I personally plan to look at all three of the venues for future boxing dates/shows, it is something that can and should be done to bring the Brick City Boxings glory days back. Gabe LaConte returned to the Treat to support the cause to bring the fights back to Newark and presented awards to two very deserving individuals in, Newarks fighting fireman, William Bo James and former New Jersey Devils great, Ken Daneyko.
In the main event of the evening in a 178 pound fight, Brooklyn, New Yorks Shaun George, 16-2-2, 7 KOs won a unanimous decision over Jackson Tennessees Tom Reid, 35-20-1, 13 KOs. George swept on all 3 cards 100-90. Reid, to his credit came to fight, but he was outworked by George. George was originally scheduled to fight former USBA and NABF champ and world title challenger, Eric Harding, until Harding pulled within the last week.
In the co-feature of the evening, which turned out to be the fight of the night, Newark, New Jerseys Brick City Bullet, Alex Perez, 9-0, 7 KOs won a hard fought unanimous decision over the game Flint Michigan product, Madbomber Cory Peterson, 7-2, 4 KOs. The welterweights went to war and Peterson showed that despite taking the fight on short notice, he was in shape and he came to take it to Perez. Perez who exclaimed before the fight that he was ready to do whatever it takes did just that.
Perez easily outboxed Peterson for the first 2 rounds picking him apart with hard shots, but then he decided he wanted to get down and dirty and beat Peterson at his own game in the trenches. While Perez held his own going toe to toe, he allowed Peterson to connect with some of his bombs and steal a couple rounds on all judges scorecards. In the final 2 rounds, Perez mixed up his approach, but was untouchable when he worked behind his jab and used his legs. The fight was a war from beginning to end as neither fighter tried to take any time off in the bout. In the end the all three judges scores read 58-56 for Alex Perez. Perez is looking to fight more often and continue to fight against good fighters where he can continue to improve his craft.
Butler New Jersey heavyweight, Scott Fairlamb, 5-0, 3 KOs returned to the ring after a layoff of over 4 years to score a TKO over Knoxville Tennessees Dino Weingarten, 1-2 at :55 of round number 1 to start the evening.
Local prospects Jorge Diaz, 2-0, 2 KOs and John Watson, 1-0 were both victorious in their Newark debuts. In a bantamweight bout, Diaz stopped Antonio Vera, 0-3 at 1:35 of round number 1. Watson, who fights out of Irvington, New Jersey, was impressive in his pro debut sweeping on all three cards 40-36 to capture a unanimous decision over Philadelphias Fitzgerald Johnson, 1-2 in a super middleweight bout.
The Event was sponsored by Gencarellis Pizzeria & Restaurant Lounge, 501 Bloomfield Avenue Newark, NJ 07107. I personally recommend their food, good people and a nice place.
Brickcityboxing sends its love and prayers out to Lou Duva who I was told left early in the night not feeling well. Get well Lou!
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Berlin, Germany, June 7 2012: Data from one of the few head-to-head trials in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presented today at EULAR 2012, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, demonstrates that at one year, 64.8% of patients receiving abatacept (Orencia) and 63.4% of patients receiving adalimumab (Humira) achieved ACR20*.
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Global food crises are turning out to be far too frequent to be dismissed any longer as a freakish phenomenon — in much the same way as the extreme and erratic weather patterns associated with global warming. A spike in the prices of agricultural commodities is again looming, threatening a repetition of the 2007-2008 global food crisis when international prices skyrocketed to their highest in 30 years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s food price index rose by over 80 per cent between the start of 2007 and mid 2008. Severe drought in the United States, flooding in several parts of Europe, a massive shortfall of rain in Africa and India are feared to lead to huge loss of output and a scramble for markets and supplies.
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Meanwhile, steep prices, high production costs and slow global output for the whole decade have been forecast by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Agricultural output growth is said to average annually at 1.7 per cent over the next 10 years, down from trend rates of over 2 per cent in recent decades. Moreover, with only a slight increase in farmland area expected in the coming decade (with 25 per cent of all agricultural land degraded), production will have to be raised through enhanced productivity, says the 2012 FAO OECD Agricultural Outlook.
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The trigger behind the current episode is believed to be the severe drought in the U.S., the world's largest exporter of corn, wheat and soybeans. But drought or no drought, at the core of the current crisis is the pressure to convert grains into fuel by diverting corn (maize and other coarse grains) to the manufacture of ethanol. U.S. oil companies are required to dilute gasoline with increasing amounts of biofuels under the renewable energy programme of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). This year's target for biofuels production is some 13.2 billion gallons, almost all of which is said to be from corn.
The situation is reminiscent of the 2007-2008 global food crisis when the U.S. and European biofuels policy of subsidies, tax exemptions and incentives for corn-ethanol production was roundly criticised by multilateral agencies. The IMF in particular, pointed to the policy's detrimental effects on staple food crop output, citing estimates that U.S. corn-ethanol production accounted for 50 per cent of the increase in the global demand for corn in the preceding three years. Now, U.S. grain, meat and dairy lobbies are concerned that in the current extreme heat and sparse rains, a disproportionate diversion of corn could cause a further spike in prices, hurting livestock and poultry feed and the demand for meat. The crippling effects of the U.S. drought, the worst in 50 years, and an impending crop failure could impact world markets in the absence of corrective steps.
Food habits
Significantly, explanations for the unprecedented escalation in the prices of grains was also sought in the changing food habits of the rising middle classes in the emerging economies of Asia, while volatile international oil and energy markets exacerbated the situation. But there is ample evidence that points to the role of commodity derivatives in destabilising and driving up food prices around the world. This resulted in food prices becoming unaffordable to poor people in the developing world who rely on imports. Not surprisingly, the World Food Programme reported a cash crunch of millions of dollars in its efforts to feed the world's hungry, even as the crisis sparked hostile and violent (even fatal) protests around the world, leaving deep scars of social unrest long thereafter.
Impact of exports ban
The other policy shortcoming is the perilous resort to a ban on exports of agricultural products to shore up supplies in some 30 countries during the 2008 crisis. In the wake of the destruction of crops in the Russian Federation in the droughts during 2010, Moscow resorted to restrictions on wheat exports — producing an extremely destabilising effect on agricultural markets. If Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Egypt clamped restrictions on wheat exports, curbs on rice exports by Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and India have similarly pushed up global prices. The response from poor food importing countries has been either to lease or buy land overseas in order to bolster supplies and stocks.
Rights over land
In the developing world, the rapidly rising demand for food linked to the exponential rise in population and the challenge of alleviating endemic poverty are exerting enormous pressure on conventional forms of rural agriculture. There are two contending models on offer. One is to invite huge agribusinesses to exploit hitherto large unused land via capital and technology-intensive farming methods with a view to promoting the so-called trickle down growth that has been increasingly discredited. Such land acquisitions often impose their own set of choices in crop and cultivation patterns — and the ultimate sacrifice of relinquishing ownership rights over land.
The alternative to this G8-backed proposal is the formula put forward by the Africa Progress Panel. Proponents of this approach advocate raising the productivity of farmers through small holdings of land and technology, with a view to mitigating the widening inequalities that result from the trickle-down model of development. Given the grave implications of dislocation and dispossession of local populations of their land, not to mention loss of livelihoods, models such as the FAO's International Soaring Food Prices Initiative to help small-holder farmers to grow more food seems a more realistic and sustainable way forward.
Clearly, the international community has yet to formulate an effective and concerted policy response to the underlying causes for the crisis over food prices. People in the developing world are said to spend about 75 per cent of their income on food compared to a meagre 25 per cent by those in the advanced economies, according to the FAO. Thus regulation of financial speculation relating to commodities, reversal of the distorting effects of biofuels policies and according respect and recognition to the rights to land and livelihoods deserve the highest international priority.
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Almost immediately a brunette in tight jeans and a low-cut white top approached. He said he had met her at an MTV Video Music Awards party. She seemed especially excited to see him, and as he sat on the back of the couch talking to friends at his right, the woman straddled his left thigh and began grinding it with her arms flailing wildly in the air.
"Don't you want me, baby," she sang along to the '80s song. Maroulis checked his BlackBerry again.
The woman, who identified herself as an anthropologist, was soon holding on to his neck so tightly she appeared to be strangling him. Maroulis does many faces besides his sexy pout, and right now as he looked at his friends he made his scared-goofball face, which is raising one eyebrow and opening his eyes wide in shock. They all laughed, but the woman seemed too drunk and oblivious to care. Eventually Maroulis gave in and slow danced next to the table with her for a while. After talking to several more women throughout the night, Maroulis and Hamboussi left at 4 a.m. Maroulis knocked on the window of the Chrysler to wake up his driver, who was sound asleep.
In the car, Maroulis checked his BlackBerry and said, "That was a mellow night." Hamboussi agreed. Maroulis, whose voice was hoarse from shouting, briefly discussed his troubles with women and said, "What I want is a girl who can party and be brilliant as well." Maroulis saw a black Maserati parked on the street and thought out loud about how great that would be to drive to Hollywood for pilot season in that car.
"Get a fucking Hyundai, man," Hamboussi advised. "Ten-year fucking warranty."
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Iran threatens new oil blockade
Iran could prevent even a single drop of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz if its security is threatened, a naval chief said yesterday, as tensions simmer over Tehran's nuclear programme.
Tehran will increase its military presence in international waters, said Ali Fadavi, naval commander in Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). If they (the US) do not obey international laws and the IRGC's warnings, it will have very bad consequences for them, Fadavi said, according to Iran's Fars News Agency.
The IRGC's naval forces have had the ability since the (Iran-Iraq) war to completely control the Strait of Hormuz and not allow even a single drop of oil to pass through, he added Iran has repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel, through which 40 per cent of the world's sea-borne oil exports passes, in retaliation for sanctions placed on its crude exports by Western powers.
The sanctions were imposed over Iran's nuclear programme, which the West suspects is aimed at creating an atomic weapon. Iran says the programme is for peaceful energy purposes.
The United States has beefed up its presence in the Gulf, adding a navy ship last week to help mine-clearing operations if Iran were to act on threats to block the strait.
Tehran said last month it was building more warships, in part to guard Iranian cargo ships from pirates, and Iranian military leaders often assert Iran's strength in the region and dominance in the Strait of Hormuz.
Military analysts have cast doubt on Iran's willingness to block the slender waterway, given the massive U.S.-led retaliation it would likely incur.
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text: Bad Signs, Cont. Posted on June 3, 2014 by tengrain Well, that is old-time religion. (This might be a repeat, sorry about that if it is.) Share this:Click to share on TwitterShare on FacebookClick to share on Google+Click to share on TumblrClick to share on PinterestClick to share on RedditClick to email this to a friendLike this:Like Loading... Related


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i am looking for any relatives of concetta barbata. she left naples in the early 1900's with a man named vincenzp paragallo. her family disowned her so we have no idea if we have relatices in italy. her mother's name was carmela. if you have any information we would appreciate you getting
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 304 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Stu430 Relaxing Outstanding service from all members of staff which made us feel relaxed from the minute we arrived until it was time to leave. Only criticism was the fact that the people below were smokers and when they were on their deck area the smoke permeated up into our room so we had to keep the doors closed. Restaurant prices were exceptionally expensive when you have a large family. July 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Travelbuggy Needs to improve to be classed as a 5 star Rooms dated, expensive food, beverage, limited healthy options, 3% CC surcharge is archaic. 20% tax too high. Watersports should be free like other resorts. Cable TV needed. July 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by groovers7 bula bula vinaka resort had great facilities and staff were second to none...very friendly always smiling and very helpful July 20, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by bella176 Nice Grounds Rooms are a good size but there is improvement needed on doors ceilings as they are showing wear and tear.It would be great to have a laundry facility at these resorts as the cleaning service you offer is very expensive especially when travelling with a family.. But the overall experience was pleasant. July 20, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Xav03 Not Recommended The food was average and expensive. Breakfast was average, service was slow. Not worth the money we spent. July 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Connie61 hotel service The staff were super attentive and remembered me by name! Appreciated their kindness very much. Food was great, and band at night was fun for all! Many thanks for helping me to have a great vacation! July 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nowdy This hotel had everything! Awesome staff, friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was amazing for breakfast and dinner. Nothing was too much trouble, efficient and attentive - highly recommend. July 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Melandco Fantastic Resort Fantastic place to stay, loved every minute of it, saving so we can go back again. July 13, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by claudie11 Room not organised I was really disappointed with my room not being organised from the first day i arrived. There were no toilletries items, no room service menu, not bath plug so i couldn't take a bath no Spa menu. Basically my room was empty! This is not what i expected from Sheraton hotel since i had stayed in lots of other sheraton hotel before. Receptionists are not polite! Really upsetting! July 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by rb57 Great PS with very good views Our PS suite location is first class with great views and very friendly room staff. Good deck for relaxing and enjoying the weather. July 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nora7 Tropical Paradise Impressive entrance. The spacious and open tropical architecture sets the theme for a relaxing holiday. Great restaurants and very comfortable accommodation. July 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Edge06 Honeymoon Trip- Sheraton Resorts We went at the hotel for our honeymoon stay and i found the place pretty awesome and organized, with full entertainment and security measures. And peace was just even awesome enough while our stay.. always recommended to friends..Nice Beautiful Place. Thanks... July 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Macka great restaurants and staff Overall enjoyed our stay. Visit here at least twice a year. Enjoy the Flying Fish and Ports O Call restaurants very much." The Kitchen" attached to the Westin is very good.Staff as usual top shelf. Was disappointed with the method of billing, where only a small amount is allocated to your credit card each day [approx $100], that would be spent with a session on cocktails alone. Was forced to finalise my account after half our stay and start again. It would be better if approx $500 a day was allocated, and if not used, no harm would be done, remembering we are dealing in Fj$..A small point that on check in, spg membership was not recognised in any form. July 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PennyM A Great Escape Wanting just a relaxing holiday we found that at the Sheraton Fiji Resort. The accommodation, food, pools and friendly staff was exactly what we wanted. It was an extremely comfortable room and the fact that you can share the other three resorts was a fantastic draw card. We had the best spa day ever and were totally pampered the whole time. In fact we just did not want to leave and are already considering the trip back next year to escape the winter in Australia. Perfect people, resort and holiday. Thank you for looking after us so well. July 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ALCINA RESORT PARADISE WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE RESORT & IT WAS BEYOND OUR EXPECATIONS WITH THE FACILITIES FOR ADULTS & KIDS. July 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lea64 Wonderful experience I went to the Sheraton Fiji to celebrate my 50th birthday. It was better than I ever imagined it would be. July 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jcsydney Paradise Very much enjoyed our recent stay at the Sheraton, looking forward to returning ASAP. Two fantastic restaurants in Ports o Call & The flying fish. Ability to use the pool at the Westin was a big plus. June 30, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Peter3146 Great young family destination You never really know how well an organisation functions until you have a moment when things do not run as they should. Their response then informs your opinion. We had a couple of issues with housekeeping forgetting items such as towels - rang guest services and problem rectified straightaway with a smile. Great location for families with sub-teens and those wanting a romantic few days. June 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by marielovestotravel great views Well looked after by all the staff for our 7 night stay. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food and wine selection was good. The view was FANTASTIC. A little noisy at times due to the number of families staying at the resort. June 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Susiq49 This hotel has great facilities Overall we found the Sheraton Denerau an enjoyable experience. We liked the fact that the guests are able to use the facilities of all three properties. We realise that this is a family resort but felt there could be better facilites provided for adults only. The adult pool at the Sheraton was very small and in need of maintenance and with the design of the hotel surely it would not be too hard to have an adult only wing. We had young children in the room next to ours for part of our stay. We were awoken very early by the banging of doors and loud voices. I realise this is what children do but we are also paying customers and entitled to some peace June 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Lkjhg This hotel has great rooms. The hotel overall was good. It is a shame that everything is charged to room or credit card - no cash. The porters were very friendly and would take you anywhere in the buggy. The only the wrong but not a big des list after the first day we never got hand towels - one day we never got a bath mat so had to use a towel. The towels left and new towels bought sometimes. We were told they would bring towels etc back but never did. June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Peter69 The little things A group of us stayed 10 nights in the Sheraton , over all it was great but the little things need addressing , EG, 1room had no kettle , 1 no iron after asking for a kettle for 4 days they gave up , some never got hand towels after room was serviced , as the tiltle suggeests its just the little things that take a shine off the hotel , over all its great . But needs a little bit more attention to details for a 5 star hotel June 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Trish67 First Class Accommodation Expected the best and we were not disappointed. Great staff excellent eating facilities. Food a little overpriced but good value with promotional package. Would use again and recommend. June 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wazza flying fish restaurant We were disappointed on our second visit to find that the resort had overbooked for the evening meal thus ruining what was to be a special meal for us. Otherwise we were very happy with the resort and will return again for what will be possibly our 5th visit to the resort. BULA ! June 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Woddy This resort has many great features My wife & I enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton Fiji Resort. On arrival we were made to feel very welcome & our 'ocean view' room helped to create a most relaxing atmosphere. Our room were extremely well kept & clean which is a big plus. The only negative part of our stay was our breakfast buffet experience - most of the food which was suppose to be hot was either cold or just warm, & the majority of staff were unfriendly or appeared indifferent by being more interested in what was going on outside or with their own conversations than attending customers (compared to other Fijian resorts in which we have stayed). We would stay here again, but would go elsewhere for breakfast. June 11, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by 1stfiji Better places to stay Complimentary inclusions were forgotten. Numerous phone call were made with promises to ring back. No calls were ever made. We had to go to reception and demand to see the manager to get things fixed. The staff appear friendly but it feels false. The buffet is average. We live in Suva and spend 1 weekend a month trying new resorts. All in all there are better hotels on Denarau or the Coral Coast which provide better service, value for money and genuine Fiji friendliness. June 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by JEROJA Great hotel & staff staff, food, location, amenities all fantastic, great place for family with young baby. Only negative was the temperature of the pool. June 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by DRVP Great holiday resort The fact that staying at this resort gives you access to three resorts properties is great. You get access to some wonderful, relaxing pools. We had great family holiday. May 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by AC1973 1 week stay in May 2014 We stayed for a week in May 2014. The facilities were fantastic, just as described and photographed on the website. The staff were extremely attentive, friendly and polite, definitely a highlight. The only low lights were the cost of food and drink, which was very expensive! Think London or any other expensive Capital and then add some! I also unfortunately got food poisoning on my second to last night which wiped out our anniversary meal. Not sure if this was from eating at the hotel or from food consumed on a day trip. May 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PP2368 Great Resort & Facilities Sheraton Denarau has many great features. In particular the opportunity to benefit from the 3 resorts that are here being the Sheraton, Sheraton Villas and the Westin. Each has some attractive features. The villas are great for families and their infinity pool with Wet Edge Bar are great. The Westin has a great steakhouse, spa and also gym. The Sheraton has Flying Fish and The Pantry. There is also a great golf course close by. Make sure that you enjoy the maximum of all the facilities. Bear in mind that you can charge back any items to your room. The staff are very friendly even if 'Fiji time' seems a little slow it helps you to relax. May 28, 2014


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Rare Unique Medieval Style Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry covered Domed hinged lid jewelry or trinket dresser box with heavy twisted iron hardware. This is a rare domed tapestry covered Treasure Chest. If you are familiar with these Tapestry Chest , then you know that they are extremely hard to find. You will probably never find another like this!
With heavy solid construction internally - it is heavy solid wood 1"inch thick construction wood base / sides, The latch and hinge assembly is a heavy cast iron hand worked metal framework - like a cage - cast iron frames every corner, with welded hinges and latch holders with a twisted swiveling clasp on the front and hinge pins on the back, The iron has a desired antique patina that looks like it has been around for a good while, fitted with heavy twisted hand worked iron hardware indicates at least early 20th century origin. Because of it's iron caged construction it weighs a hefty six (6) pounds. Measures perfectly for your treasures or valuables : 10" inches W x 7 1/2" H x 7" inch D. This box has been constructed to last by a master craftsman / artist to last many lifetimes. Superb Chest!
There is no doubt that the tapestry is a Mille-Fleurs - Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry from the subject to the materials used. The outside tapestry covering has been cut precisely, fitted, and applied in a manner which shows a Medieval Lady in a red gown on the front and top, with bird and trees, flowers from the same tapestry cloth on the sides and back.
The interior is completely covered in a gorgeous pink batik like fabric which has been tightly stretched over the wood base. The bottom is also heavy fabric - Burlap type plain light brown color.
The colors are of nice subtle muted tones with no fading or stains seen.
Everything is in great condition, with no tears or weak spots in the fabric, and the structure of the box is extremely strong.
Note: My Research did not reveal any boxes of this material or style.
Measurements are 10" wide, 7" deep and 7 1/2 high to the crest of the domed lid.
Mille-fleurs (French), also in English millefleur or mille-fleur literally means "thousand flowers" and refers to a background made of many small flowers and plants. It was an especially popular motif in tapestry and other applied arts and crafts during the Middle Ages in Europe. Mille-fleurs style was most popular in late 15th and early 16th century French and Flemish tapestry, with the best known examples including The Lady and the Unicorn and The Hunt of the Unicorn. The term is also used to describe Oriental rugs with a similar design, originally Persian but later produced in much of the Middle East and Mughal India – the medieval European style may have been influenced by Persian miniatures or carpets.
To My Only Desire The lady puts her necklace into a jewel box. There is either a bed with a curtain above it, or a tent. Some sources state that this is the allegorical refusal of temptation, and the renunciation of the five senses. Others interpretation sees the lady putting the necklace into the chest as a denial of the passions aroused in the other tapestries. Yet another version sees this tapestry as representing a sixth sense of understanding or empathy.
Lady and The Unicorn Series The Cluny Museum in Paris, also known as the National Museum of Medieval Arts, is home to many examples of magnificent medieval tapestries, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries a set of six tapestries create in the Middle Ages and known world wide for their beauty. The Cluny Museum is also home to tapestries and weavings from many different countries including Iran, Egypt, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain. There are a variety of different decoration styles as well as production types and while all of the Museums tapestries are beautiful, the Lady and the Unicorn series is by far the most popular.
The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries were discovered in 1841 in the Chateau de Boussac and thanks to the writings of George Sand immediately gained entrance into history. The municipality of Boussac had purchased the Chateau and all of its contents in 1837 but it was not until 1841 that the tapestries were discovered. In 1882 the tapestries were presented to the Cluny Museum by the French government. The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries were woven around 1460 probably in Tournai for the Lord of Fresne.
There are six tapestries in total belonging to the set and they are all displayed side by side in a room specially designed to house them. The Tapestries are said to represent the five human senses with the sixth tapestry representing understanding, intuition, or the sixth sense. Unicorns were popular subjects of Tapestries in the Middle Ages as they represented chastity and holiness.
The tapestry that represents tasting features a maiden holding a parakeet in her left hand while surrounded by a lion and a unicorn. The Maiden is taking something from a chest of drawers which is handed to her by her servant. There is also a dog in the picture that is eating from the floor. The tapestry that represents sight features a unicorn kneeling on the legs of the maiden and gazing into a mirror which the maiden holds. The tapestry of touch depicts the maiden caressing the unicorn while holding a squadron banner. The tapestry that represents smell shows the lady making a flower crown while behind her a monkey sniffs a scented rose. The tapestry of hearing shows the maiden playing an organ with the lion and unicorn appearing as decorations on either side of the organ.
The sixth tapestry, the one of understanding, is the hardest to interpret. Some believe it represents intuition of the sixth sense, and many scholars still debate whether it is the introduction of conclusion to the series. It depicts the maiden in front of a tent with the inscription "A Mon Seul Desir" meaning To My Sole Desire, while placing a collier in a box held by her servant.
The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries are world famous for their size and beauty, and although their meaning is always open to interpretation there is no denying the skill and intricacy that went into creating them. The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries were created by hand in a time before looms and undoubtedly took hundreds of hours to create
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