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|February 5, 2013 01:43 PM EST
NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 02/05/13 -- LOYALTY IN BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 2013
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- Bunchball, the pioneer and market leader in gamification, today announced that a growing number of financial services companies are relying on Bunchball's popular gamification platform to attract and retain members and clients, and in the process turn Wall Street newcomers into capable, savvy investors.
- A range of companies, from start-ups to one of the five largest banks in the United States, have deployed Bunchball's acclaimed Nitro platform to drive sales and memberships, attract and retain customers, build brand awareness and loyalty, and motivate employees to reach crucial productivity milestones.
- Using Bunchball Nitro, financial services firms are employing motivational techniques -- like goal-setting, real-time feedback, competition, virtual rewards, and leveling up -- to encourage customers to learn more about investing, acquire the skills needed to build successful portfolios, and learn the advantages of using expert financial planning services. Among Bunchball's financial services customers are:
- Kapitall, which provides an online investing platform and is free to join and explore. In a gamified environment that features points, missions, levels and more, users earn Kapitall Koins and badges for completing tutorials and consuming other financial education content, and for trading and analyzing companies. The site helps beginners test-drive investing and grow their skills by letting them trade practice portfolios, and provides tools to help new users and amateur investors understand and select stocks. Users may also open a free brokerage account and begin trading immediately. As they progress through the gamified experience, users can redeem Kapitall Koins for virtual assets, real-world prizes like movie tickets, and access to content. Special programs, including a 2012 Summer Olympics promotion that awarded Koins for every medal won by Team USA, encourage daily logins and ongoing participation.
- Wall Street Survivor, the first the first guided, mentored and fully socially integrated financial education site. Wall Street Survivor partnered with Bunchball to offer a series of engaging, rewarding missions that guide users through a range of stock market concepts, from portfolio basics to investment strategies. Aimed at millennials who consider themselves novice investors, the gamified Wall Street Survivor experience motivates users to engage with a stock market simulator with quizzes and rewards. Users earn badges for making trades and completing missions and quizzes, with rewards going to those whose virtual portfolios earn the highest returns.
- Bunchball's Nitro is the world's most widely deployed and scalable gamification platform, serving up to 70 million unique users and 2.3 billion actions each month. Nitro enables organizations to create compelling, meaningful experiences that engage customers, partners and employees.
Attributable to Rory Olson, CEO, Wall Street Survivor
"Using Bunchball Nitro to gamify the Wall Street Survivor experience has been easy and effective, thanks in part to Bunchball's superior usability and features. Last year, we set out to reinvent the financial education market through deep engagement and social connectivity, and Bunchball Nitro has proven to be an exceptionally successful part of that campaign. With Bunchball's help, we're creating a community of market-savvy Survivors who are learning to trade stocks like a professional."
Attributable to Serge Kreiker, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Kapitall
"Back in 2008, we had a thought: why not use the gaming experience to break the traditional online investing mold? Ever since then, we've built the first and only online investing platform and brokerage for the rest of us. And while certain aspects of Kapitall.com have always been designed to be engaging and game-like, we recently decided to bring the engaging power of game play to more aspects of our user experience. With Bunchball Nitro, we've been able to connect fully with users from the moment they register, while motivating them to learn more, trade more, and make more of their experience as Kapitallists. With Bunchball, our members gain a fuller, more satisfying perspective on investing, and we gain a proven tool that helps us nurture more customers, deliver more services and help more people."
Bunchball is the market leader and visionary in gamification. Powering the Engaged Enterprise, Bunchball enables organizations to improve business performance throughout their ecosystem by creating highly active and loyal customers, employees, and partners. Bunchball's comprehensive suite of innovative cloud-based solutions empowers companies to engage and motivate, leading to improved employee productivity, customer loyalty and ROI. Bunchball's world-class customers include Adobe, HP, Cisco, Warner Bros., Comcast, LiveOps, VMware and Hasbro. Based in Silicon Valley, Bunchball's investors include Granite Ventures, Triangle Peak Partners, Northport Investments, and Correlation Ventures. For more information, visit www.bunchball.com, our blog at www.gamification.com, or follow @bunchball.
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One CTIA Show to Serve as THE Mobile Industry Trade Show
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® today announced it will create the "super" mobile industry trade show that will dominate the second half of the year, beginning in 2014. CTIA 2014™ will take the best of its CTIA Show that's focused on technology and consumer electronics with MobileCON™ and its emphasis on mobile IT solutions to offer attendees, exhibitors and speakers with specialized opportunities so that all of the companies that comprise of the wireless ecosystem can network and conduct business with the right people. The first CTIA super mobile show, CTIA 2014, will take place Sept. 9, 10 & 11 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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"The wireless industry is evolving rapidly and there is a need to have a show that centers on the entire global mobile ecosystem in a way that hasn't existed among the current shows, which is why CTIA 2014 will be unique. The mobile revolution is positively affecting nearly every industry, such as M2M, connected home, media and advertising, money and global consumer electronics, and CTIA 2014 will serve as a worthy platform to showcase those companies and individuals that are leading this charge and will be a valuable resource for anyone wanting to be a part of this innovative industry," said Rob Mesirow, CTIA Vice President and Show Director. "In addition, the timing of the 2014 show will deliver the perfect stage for companies to debut mobile consumer products and services for the annual holiday buying season."
Over the next few weeks and months, CTIA will be announcing a variety of strategic partnerships that will expand its show offerings and opportunities within the vertical segments of the wireless industry and the numerous other facets of the enterprise. The activities stemming from those partnerships will play a vital role in forming a weeklong schedule of business and professional development opportunities. Carriers, device manufacturers, network operators, app developers, retailers and others throughout the wireless industry are enthusiastic about the move.
"As Sprint and the wireless industry are helping other sectors improve the way they do business and their customer relationships, we needed a trade show where we can showcase our offerings and capabilities, from consumer to healthcare to the connected home, at one place. CTIA 2014 will play a key role in our company's plans for announcing the latest innovative products and services," said Fared Adib, Senior Vice President of Product Development and Operations, Sprint.
"CTIA's decision to consolidate the wireless shows is exactly what the industry needed. CTIA 2014 takes the best from the specialized shows while bringing all of the right people together at the same time and place so everyone's time can be optimized," said Angel Ruiz, President and CEO, Ericsson Inc.
For those with a consumer focus, the timing of the 2014 show provides the perfect stage to debut mobile consumer products and services heading into the annual holiday buying season.
CTIA will continue to host CTIA 2013 and MobileCON 2013 separately while incorporating super show programs as a springboard to the changes in 2014. At the heart of both shows are the thought-leadership and advocacy that are driving the future of the mobile industry.
In 2012, MobileCON emerged as the industry event for mobile enterprise IT executives and senior decision-makers. MobileCON 2013 show is scheduled for October 9-11 in San Jose, CA. CTIA 2013 will take place May 21-23 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, and with it encompassing all aspects of the global mobile ecosystem, the event is poised to bring together the leaders, ideas and experiences that are transforming this dynamic industry.
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CTIA Shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. International CTIA WIRELESS® takes place May 21-23, 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas and MobileCON 2013 takes place Oct. 16-18, 2013 at the San Jose Convention Center in Silicon Valley. Visit www.ctiashows.com.
About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.
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One thing I have pointed out to students is that humans are the only animals that drink the milk of other species. While it's a great source of lots of nutrients, it isn't truly necessary to the human diet -- much less the pregnant diet . . .
I guess the thing that has been concerning me most has been the protein requirement. (As I'm sure you know, when we log what we eat--at least the first week--the only nutritional information we record is the protein content.)
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ChapDrive, a Norwegian developer of hydraulic transmissions for wind turbines, has raised NOK 52 million ($7.6 million) in new VC funding.
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Save a Nickel, Save a Dime
For me, shopping isn't fun if I don't get a bargain. My grandmother
taught me well, "Never pay retail. If you want to be a good shopper,
you have to pay less than other people and still get as good." In our
neighborhood, Gelson's is the quality supermarket, carrying a full line of antibiotic-free, naturally raised meats. Which is great, except that they're pricey. The trick is
to buy the meat when its been reduced, when a rib steak that was
originally priced at $18.99/lb, is discounted to $7.99/lb. Any meat
that's been reduced is still fresh, but it needs to be cooked that day
or frozen.
Yesterday I stopped by and it was like my birthday. There must have been a dozen packages of prime cuts of meat, all reduced. I couldn't possibly eat all that meat in one day. But no way was I going to walk away from those bargains.
I bought half a dozen packages and prepped them for freezing. Years ago, after much experimentation, I learned a cool trick: if meat is marinated in olive oil seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, wrapped in plastic wrap, and sealed in a Ziploc freezer bag, it will stay fresh for months without any loss of flavor. The olive oil appears to protect the meat from dehydration. The plastic wrap and Ziploc bag protects against freezer burn. Our older son, Frank, likes this system alot, since this way I can load up his freezer with plenty of steaks.
I wasn't going to freeze all the meat. I held back two packages of the beef rib bones. A simple braised dish, this is 1-pot cooking at its best. All you'll need is a covered Dutch oven or high-sided frying pan to make an entire meal, complete with meat and a variety of farm-fresh vegetables. The only special instruction is that it's a 2-day process. To get rid of the fat, the ribs have to be cooked one day and eaten on another day. By cooking the ribs ahead, this is a serve-anytime meal. Adding the vegetables at the very end, gives the dish a delicious, just-cooked presentation.
Braised Beef Ribs with Vegetables
4 lbs. beef rib bones or short ribs, washed
5 cloves garlic, peeled, roughly chopped
2 medium onions, peeled, roughly chopped
3 medium Yukon potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped
3 broccoli crowns, washed, the florets cut apart
3 large carrots, peeled, cut into thick rounds
10 Brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered
1 cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
2 celery stalks, cut into 1" lengths
6 brown mushrooms, washed, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sweet butter
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
In a Dutch oven or high-sided frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brown the ribs on all sides, then remove, and discard the fat. Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan and brown 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves. Deglaze the pan with the water, add back the ribs, cover, and put into a 400 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove the pan, turn over the ribs, and bake for another hour. Check the ribs. The meat should be tender and almost falling off the bone. If you're using short ribs, you may need to increase the cooking time another hour and you may have to add another cup of liquid.
Put the ribs into one container. Strain out the onions and garlic and discard. Put the braising liquid into a second container and refrigerate.
The next day, peel the thick layer of fat off the braising liquid and discard. In the same pan you used the day before, heat the olive oil and butter. Brown the potatoes, mushrooms, and onions, then add the ribs and the braising liquid. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, broccoli, parsley, garlic, and Brussels sprouts. Cover and simmer another 15 minutes.
Serve the ribs in bowls with plenty of vegetables, the braising liquid, and a nice piece of baguette.
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What subjects were your strong suits in school?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on December 20, 2007
"That would probably be English and history. But I wasn't good with math or science. I was functional; that's about it."
"Art and social studies, I guess. I wasn't as good at math, but I'm much better at it now."
"English and math. I didn't like math, but I could do it."
"History and social studies, and I'm a history major now."
jonas 8 years, 6 months ago
English. I done always write goodly.
preebo 8 years, 6 months ago
Science, particularly biology and chemistry, and Math. Then again I went to school in California, where they taught them both. Huntington Beach High School... Go Oilers!
juscin3 8 years, 6 months ago
LOL@blue's answer. Good one. Had to have a smart arse some where in the bunch! Happy Thursday everyone! TOMORROW TOMORROW I LOVE YA TOMORROW...walks out singing joyfully
Joe Hyde 8 years, 6 months ago
Upland game bird hunting, and fishing.
mom_of_three 8 years, 6 months ago
did well in history and always loved it.
canyon_wren 8 years, 6 months ago
I never was "strong" in anything because I didn't do all my homework. Best subject, and the most fun, was chorus and it's something that's been useful the rest of my life! English was easy for me--and I liked it-- but I settled for B's when, with a little work, I couldn't have gotten A's.
canyon_wren 8 years, 6 months ago
I mean I COULD have gotten A's--I think!
JJHawq 8 years, 6 months ago
You're my boy Blue!!!
sgtwolverine 8 years, 6 months ago
None of them. I wasn't much for school.
dajudge 8 years, 6 months ago
I was good at rocket science and brain surgery.
JJHawq 8 years, 6 months ago
Female anatomy.
Flap Doodle 8 years, 6 months ago
Flint knapping & making fire by rubbing two Neanderthals together.
ms_canada 8 years, 6 months ago
Yeh!!! GO OILERS for sure. I don't know just why, but I have always had a fascination with things past. I would give anything to be able to actually look at the lives of people way back when. Even to the cave. Reading history, sometimes I would just like to shake those people and say, "why the hell don't you do sucn and such, it is so obviously the right way to do it." Example: in the early cities, people would just dump there garbage, chamber pots, dead animals etc. into the street. And then they would walk the streets with hankies soaked in perfume over their nose to cover the smell. I mean, how blasted stupid can you be. The term for toilet in Europe is commonly the loo. Do you know how that came about? At one time French was a fairly common language in much of Europe and the french for water is l'leau. When emptying the chamber pot out of the upstairs window in the morning the maid would first yell out to those below, "Gardez le leau." Watch out for the water You can get the rest of the progression to the use of the loo. See what I mean by the fascination of history. It is really a study of the mind of man down thru the centuries, I think.
Bone777 8 years, 6 months ago
Spending time on the "loo".
Bone777 8 years, 6 months ago
I called it the 'loo'brary.
Kathy Theis-Getto 8 years, 6 months ago
Right on.
GretchenJP 8 years, 6 months ago
English and Gothic Lit
sheshapes 8 years, 6 months ago
Social studies. And ditto on dodge ball.
Flap Doodle 8 years, 6 months ago
ms_c, in Lawrence, they wave the wheat. What does one wave at Oilers' games?
ms_canada 8 years, 6 months ago
Towels, some of the teams give them out.
sunflower_sue 8 years, 6 months ago
In school, I was pretty OK at coloring.
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Due to the great Tagus riverviews and good affordable food, I used to visit this great location in Lisbon a lot. Lately former restaurant 'Cariocas do Rio' has been replaced by a new restaurant: 'Monte Mar'.
Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Lisbon: near the Tagus river & great riverview
Good reputation: 'Monte Mar' restaurant in Guincho, 30 km from Lisbon
The location of the new 'Monte Mar' restaurant near the Tagus river in Lisbon could not be better, and besides the restaurant with the same name in Guincho, Cascais (30 km from Lisbon) has a very good reputation: it's famous for its fresh fish and seafood dishes.
'Monte Mar' also has a 'mini-restaurant' spot in the trendy old market Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon: the 'Time Out' Food Hall/Gastronomical area.
Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Lisbon near the Tagus river: good too overpriced food
Our bill (2 persons) 99.10 €: good food but too overpriced in Lisbon
1 copo Terras Alter Branco € 3.50 (glass of white wine); 2 água sem gás 0, 25 lt. € 5.00 (2 small bottles of water); 2 couvert € 5.00 (bread); 1 queijo Azeitao € 7.50 (Portuguese handcrafted, unpasteurised sheep's milk cheese); 1 Sapateira (litt. shoe rack) Recheada € 32.00 (Stuffed Crab); 1 Gambas à guilho € 19.70 (garlic prawns): 1 bottle Muros Antigos Alvarinho Vinho Verde € 26.40 (Vinho Verde means 'green' wine).
Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Lisbon near the Tagus river: wonderful views
Bad service & big TV screens
The waiter was totally not interested to solve our complaints about the noise coming out of one of the big TV-screens (football), placed quite close to our table. Sometimes we were not able to talk to each other. He could suggest us to be moved to another table? The atmosphere in this place feels like 'just making money'.
Decor & plastic chairs
My friend, wearing a skirt, has to put a cotton napkin on her chair. The 'industrial-chic' chairs are made of a plastic material being too sticky in warm temperatures
Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Lisbon near the Tagus river & TV screen near our table
Restaurant 'Monte Mar' asks an average of € 25 to 30 for a plate. You would expect great service for that price.
Planning a trip to Lisbon? There are lots of other restaurants situated near the river Tagus with delicious food where you pay half of the price…. and besides with super friendly waiters
BTW: that night also the ladies room was certainly not a place to recommend….
Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Lisbon near the Tagus river
Monte Mar Lisbon R. da Cintura, Arm. 65, Cais do Gás
Phone (00351) 213 220 160
Tuesday – Friday 12h00 – 23h00; Saturday – Sunday 12h00 – 23h00
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Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Lisbon & decoration inside the former old warehouse
I long for the old days when restaurant Cariocas do Rio was still here: a wonderful place to relax near the river Tagus in Lisbon….a very pleasant atmosphere even though the service was a bit slow!
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Not trendy or chic, but very tasty and cheap: typical Portuguese food in Mouraria, historic area of Lisbon, close to a new park with wonderful old town city views. Easy to reach from square Praça Martim Moniz (tram 28)
Restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' Mouraria Lisbon, owners & daughter Ilda
Away from tourist areas in Lisbon you can find good and cheap restaurants, like restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' (Custódio 's Corner) in historic area Mouraria: tasty Portuguese food for a very good price: around 5-7 euro pp
Restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' Mouraria Lisbon: good and cheap Portuguese food
Our bill: bife da casa 7.00 € (Portuguese fried beef with an egg on top of the meat, rice, or fried potatoes and salad), polvo (octopus): 5.00 €, carafe of house wine 0.50 l (vinho da casa): 1.40 €, bottle of water (agua): 0.85 €, dessert (sobremesa): maçã assada (roasted apple) 1.50 €, 2 coffee: 1.20 €, licor Beirão (Portuguese liqueur) : 0,75 €
Restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' Lisbon: polvo & batata cozida (octopus & potatoes) 5.00 €
Very popular: bitoque (Portuguese steak)
The Portuguese steak, bife, is a slice of fried beef served in a wine-based sauce with fried potatoes, rice, or salad.
Bitoque (toque means touch), comes from the idea that the meat only 'touches' the grill twice, meaning that it does not grill for too long before being served, resulting in a rare to medium-rare cut of meat. A fried egg is placed on top of the meat.
Restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' area Mouraria Lisbon: tasty and cheap Portuguese food
Restaurant 'O Cantinho' do Custódio
Calçada Do Monte 3
Mouraria Lisbon
Tel.: (00351) 218860826, no WiFi
About 10 minutes walk from starting point tram 28 square Martim Moniz
More about 'eléctrico 28′. This legendary tram is a tourist attraction in itself. It goes all around town.
Restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' area Mouraria Lisbon: very tasty and cheap Portuguese food
Eat & drink like a local
Although this restaurant is quite close to the touristy areas of Lisbon, this is a local place that serves typical Portuguese food. You are very welcome, but the owners do not speak English.
Restaurant 'O Cantinho do Custódio' area Mouraria Lisbon & roasted apple 1.50 €
Historical area Mouraria & history
Historical area Mouraria exists more than 900 years, together with Alfama Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods of great historical value. The former Moorish quarter is a muddle of very narrow streets, stairs and small squares, which gives the visitor a glimpse of a forgotten age.
Vimeo about the historic area Mouraria in Lisbon
Garden Jardim da Cerca da Graça Lisbon, wonderful views & the Saint George castle
Nearby garden Jardim da Cerca da Graça & wonderful old town city views
The new garden, with an area of 1.7 hectares, was inaugurated on 17 June 2015. It is the largest green space for public access to historic districts of Lisbon, the connection between the neighborhoods of Graça and Mouraria, opened to the public.
Garden Jardim da Cerca da Graça Lisbon & wonderful city views
Kiosk & childeren's playground
According to the Lisbon Municipality, the project implemented on site included the planting of about 180 trees and shrubs. It was closed to the public for centuries.
There are three viewpoints, a picnic park, an orchard, a playground for children and a kiosk with a terrace. They serve soups, sandwiches and homemade cakes.
Garden Jardim da Cerca da Graça Lisbon, kiosk & beer: 1 euro
Jardim da Cerca da Graça
Calçada do Monte 46,
Graça, Lisbon
Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00 (also on Sundays)
near children's play ground, Wifi available
Garden Jardim da Cerca da Graça Lisbon & journalist Pedro Rita
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This garden is located about 10 min. walk from my 3-bedroom apartment with 30 m2 lovely patio (short term rentals)
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The atmosphere is great in this former palace in the heart of Lisbon. Once the recidence of a nobleman who loved to party, now everyone is welcome to admire the beautifully restored rooms, while enjoying fine food and drinks.
Welcome! Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon & very nice waiter Aélio, April 2016
History: Barão (Baron) Joaquim Pedro Quintela, 1st Conde de Farrobo
This elegant palace in Chiado (name of a square and its surrounding area) in Lisbon was built in 1781, where the aristocracy and bons vivants danced, enjoyed lavish banquets and admired new works of art. Baron de Quintela was born in this palace.
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon: beautifully restored, April 2016 (& a mobile phone….. )
Baron de Quintela: excesses and inordinate feasting
The future 2nd Baron of Quintela and 1st Conde of Farrobo was born in this palace, on 11 December 1801. Despite his importance in political, social and cultural life in Portugal at the time, he will always be remembered for his excesses and revels.
And intrinsically associated with the palace is the famous Portuguese expression 'farrobodó' (from 'forrobodó' which literally means having a great party ).
More about the palace and its history…..
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon: beautifully restored, April 2016
Renewed Palácio Chiado opened February 2016: fine dining & entertainment
The former home of Baron Quintela opened to the public under the name Palácio Chiado.
The restoration works took more then one and a half year. The historic rooms nowadays host alternatives for fine dining and other forms of entertainment for Lisbon residents and visitors. The palace will also have a varied cultural program.
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon: beautifully restored, 1st floor April 2016
On the ground floor is a bar, with tables for dining, but simply chill out with a drink is also a possibility. There are seven chefs and their 7 gastronimical concepts, from sushi to burgers, and about 250 seats. The idea is to grab the plate and sit where you want.
It feels a bit like Time Out Ribeira Market in a sophisticaed setting.
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon & tea for 2 and a chocolate cake
Tea bags & small wooden cake forks
We decided to order tea for two (1 st floor) and a small chocolate cake to share, because we just had lunch in another restaurant in Lisbon.
In this elegant palace with grandeur and beautiful frescoed ceilings we expected an elegant soft pastel designed tea set and gold colored spoons, but not just teabags to dip in our cups and small wooden cake forks to eat the cake?
Chá (tea) for 2: 4 euro. Bolo de chocolate (chocolate cake) 2.50 euro
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon & one of the beautiful frescoed ceilings
The historic salons of the Palácio Chiado now host seven prestigious fine dining area's.
Traditional Portuguese snacks (petiscos), cocktails & sparkling wines with fish and shellfish, hamburgers, steaks, light and healthy meals, seafood and sushi.
More details about the restaurants
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon & charcuterie
Palácio Chiado Lisbon: really worth a visit!
Rua do Alecrim, 70 – Lisbon
Wonderful Website (also in Enlish) FACEBOOK
Sunday till Wednesday from 12:00 – 24:00
Thursday till Saturday from 12:00- 02:00
Video inauguration of the Chiado Palace with hundreds of guests
Despite occupying a considerable area of Rua do Alecrim, the Palace has only one entry, at number 70.
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon
Baron Quintela Room for private events (or an aristocratic party? )
Seating 16 to 25, Quintela Room can be hired for private events, for a discreet meal, a dinner with friends, or professional events. More…..
Palace (Palácio) Chiado Lisbon & dining area
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New gastrobar Rio Maravilha (Wonderwul River) is situated on the fourth floor of one of the old 'LXfactory' buildings in the Alcântara ('bridge' in Arabic) district in Lisbon, surrounded by huge windows overlooking the Tagus river, the 25 April bridge and the Cristo Rei statue .
Gastrobar Rio Maravilha Lisbon & wonderful view 25 April bridge from a formerly factory building
Very different from the usual
We didn't have to wait long before the friendly welcoming staff seated us at a small table near one of the the huge windows: what a wonderful view! The multi flowered designed chairs and the bright pink coloured outfits chosen for the waitresses are quite surprising.
Gastrobar Rio Maravilha, 'LX factory' Lisbon & the restaurant's decor
The whole space is very different from the usual. But you can expect this from those who already are experienced of managing remarkable spaces in Lisbon like unique bar 'Pensao Amor' in a former red light district and restaurant 'Casa do Pasto' , with sophisticated Portuguese cuisine. A few months ago this place, 'Rio Maravilha' was opened, influenced by Brazilian flavors.
Gastrobar Rio Maravilha, 'LX factory' Lisbon: squid salad & grilled mushrooms
We decided to order a few small dishes like Salade de Lulas (squid salad, grilled sweet potatoes, onion and croutons) € 15.60, Cogumelos na Brasa (grilled mushrooms, foliage of sour cream and chestnuts) € 13.70, Ovo BT (egg BT) € 9.80, Hambúrguer de Novilho (veal) € 9.10, and a bottle of white wine: VB Filoco € 12.00.
Surprising : Ovo BT, a poached egg accompanied by cream cheese with some marmalade, parmesan cheese and ibérico pancetta.
Gastrobar Rio Maravilha, 'LX factory' Lisbon & wonderful views
The Hambúrguer de Novilho (veal) was not such a good experience: we ate just a little bit of it, due to the unpleasant 'aftertaste'. According to the waitress nothing was wrong, but both we had no good feeling, also afterwards… (the restaurant is aware of our complaint, they asked to come again to enjoy a better experience, that's all ). BTW: the hamburger was not mentioned on our bill.
Gastrobar Rio Maravilha, LX factory Lisbon, entrance & very friendly staff
LX FACTORY Lisbon: dynamic & creative area in old restored factory buildings
LXFactory Lisbon is located in the heart of the Alcântara district, a former industrial area (23.000 m2), built in 1864 to manufacture thread and fabric. An abandoned industrial site has been turned into a trendy creative and cultural hub.
The past and present converge in a wonderful way!
LXFactory Lisbon in wintertime: old factory buildings under 25 April bridge
Restaurants, galleries, architecture, studios, terraces, music, nightclubs, fashion boutiques and a spectacular book store: Livraria 'Ler Devagar' (litt. read slowly, website with a virtual tour)
Facebook 'Ler Devager' bookshop
LX factory area Lisbon
In 2008, LX Factory was born, the area was transformed into an Arts Center, where numerous significant cultural events are held, nowadays one of the most visited arts centers of Lisbon.
Here, visitors can participate in events that underline the city's vibrant contemporary arts scene.
LX Factory Lisbon & weekly open air market on Sunday
Weekly Sunday LX market from 12:00 -19:00. Facebook
Every Sunday an open air market is held, selling original pieces, trendy hand-made items, 2nd hand, vintage, shoes, plants, food and much more…I love it!
LX Factory Lisbon & weekly open air market on Sunday
Some shops are closed on Sundays, but most restaurants and cafes are open. Really worth a visit!!
Rua Rodrigues de Faria, 103
Lisbon facebook metro map (Alcantara)
Gastrobar Rio Maravilha – eating & dancing
Tuesday from 18:00 – 02:00
Wednesday u/i Saturday 12:30 – 02:00 – Sunday: 12:30 -18:00
Closed on Monday – facebook Rua Rodrigues de Faria, 103
LX Factory | 4th floor, Lisbon
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Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' is responsible for the delicious smell wafting through the street Rua da Madelena in Lisbon..
Bakery (padaria)/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' : delicious handmade rustic bread and croissants
'Fábrica Lisboa' has its own production, which means that the croissants, bread, pies or cakes are constantly coming out of the oven in front of the customers. Traditional portuguese soups, sandwiches made with rustic bread, pies and fresh salads are also served.
Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' Rua da Madalena 121, Lisbon
Funny Portuguese vintage decoration
When you pass through Rua da Madalena and you hear a bell it's fresh bread/croissant time!
But this space really deserves a longer visit to appreciate the vintage decoration with delightful and funny details, like old scales, bottles, bread boxes, old phones or pornographic cassettes. Even the coffee machine is vintage…… !
Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' & my favorite croissant with almonds spread (amêndoa)
Among the things of the past, take your time to enjoy a 'late breakfast' or a snack with salad or scrambled eggs with ham, accompanied by rustic bread.
Croissants 'old nunnery style'
You can choose between more than 10 different croissants, from simple (plain, € 1.20), old nunnery style (with sweet-soft egg cream, € 1.20, created by nuns who lived in monasteries with a lot of chickens in the garden… ) to extra large: 2 fried eggs, tomato, cheese, ham, salad and chips ( € 7.00).
My favorite: a sweet croissant with almonds spread (amêndoa) € 2,20.
This bakery is located about 10 min. walk from my 3-bedroom apartment with 30 m2 lovely patio (short term rentals)
Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' : friend Margriet de Vrieze loves this place. Tea (chá) € 1.75
Cartoon character Zé Povinho – symbol of the Portuguese working-class
The cartoon character Zé Povinho was created by satirist and designer Bordalo Pinheiro in 1875, a symbol of the Portuguese working-class people, as a caricature for the protest against the politics and the high taxes for the simple population. Still nowadays every child in Portugal knows Zé Povinho. 'Zé' (José or Joseph in English), 'Povinho' is a diminutive for 'Povo', which means 'people'.
Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' & Zé Povinho, symbol of the Portuguese working-class people
Ceramics from Caldas da Rainha
Caldas da Rainha, north of Lisbon, is well known for its wonderful ceramic pottery with a long tradition. The output includes large decorative pieces, crockery, tableware and decorative objects, famous all over the world for its unique (and sometimes funny) designs. More…
Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' , Wifi corner & vintage decoration
Erotic ceramics, a Portuguese tradition
Why is there a ceramic penis between the vintage decoration? Some centers of ceramic production in Caldas da Rainha has a tradition of phalluses and amusing phallic symbols. The tradition is said to have started in Caldas when King Dom Luis, who ruled from 1861 to 1889, suggested that local potters create something more interesting
Penis-shaped ceramics are for sale in Portugal in all shapes and sizes: f.i. mugs, cups, and plates, or decorative pieces.
Bakery/cafe 'Fábrica Lisboa' , Rua da Madalena 121, Lisbon
'Fábrica Lisboa'
Rua da Madalena 121 (Baixa) Lisbon, Portugal
Free WiFi. Web: fabricalisboa.com. Facebook
Open from 08:00 – 20:00; closed on Monday
Weekend: 09:00 – 19:00.
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There's a store where you step into Lisbon's famous fleamarket, 'Armazém das Caldas'. The traditional Portuguese ceramics and the warm service of the owner makes me feel like buying a lot.. I love it!
Portuguese ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas', Campo de Santa Clara 112, fleamarket Lisbon
Armazém (litt. warehouse) das Caldas opened his doors in November 2014, selling traditional Portuguese ceramics from Caldas da Rainha, the 'capital' of portuguese pottery, popularized by artist and designer Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. (also known for his illustrations, caricatures and sculptures).
Portuguese ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas' Lisbon, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro designs
People who visit Lisbon a few days, usually like strolling through the fleamarket (Feira da Ladra, litt. thieves market), where you can find this lovely little shop.
I heard Chinese, Russian- or French people say: 'How wonderful, but how do we get all this into our suitcase?'
Portuguese traditional ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas' , located at the fleamarket in Lisbon.
The shelves are full of crockery, tableware and decorative objects, in an explosion of colors and iconic products such as pumpkins, cabbages, swallows, roosters, frogs, lizards, sardines and hanging codfish.
Designer Bordalo Pinheiro had a great sense of humor.. and many of his designs, for example the collection of cabbage leaf dinnerware, are very funny…. !
Portuguese ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas' Lisbon & swallow nest (€ 30)
Swallow nest (andorinha in Portuguese) & love
In 1891 designer Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro decided to produce a set of ceramic pieces that looked like swallows. They integrated into Portuguese homes and became a symbol for a Portuguese house which lives on still today. Why it had such a massive success? It represents family, loyalty and love!
Portuguese ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas' , hanging salted codfish (bacalhau, € 25)
Dried and salted codfish (bacalhau), a faithful friend (fiel amigo) & history
The Portuguese adore codfish and it's said that are 365 different ways to cook it…one recipe for each day of the year!
There's a very long history with codfish: shortly after Columbus (about 500 years ago) discovered America, the Portuguese were fishing for cod near NewFoundland. They were the first Europeans to do so. The nickname of codfish is 'fiel amigo' (faithful friend). More…….
Portuguese ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas' Lisbon, rooster (galinha, € 35)
The legend of the 'good luck' rooster (Galo de Barcelos): a national symbol of Portugal
If you visit Lisbon you see brightly coloured roosters in all souvenir shops in all kind of variations and sizes. According to the legend, it brings you good luck, but you must receive it as a gift…
YouTube – The legend of the Galo de Barcelos has been passed from generation to generation and while the stories differ, the ending is always the same.
Of course there's a 'good luck' rooster in my 3-bedroom apartment with patio in Lisbon (short term rentals).
Portuguese ceramics: 'Armazém das Caldas' Lisbon, sardines (sardinhas)
Grilled sardines (sardinhas) & party time in June: Feast days of the popular saints
Sardines play an important role in Portuguese culture. In the month of June traditionally millions of big and tasty sardines (sardinhas) are grilled outdoors. The streets of the historical areas in Lisbon are filled with a delicious smell (but also the smoke!)
On the eve of Saint Anthony's day, June 12, Lisbon turns into one big party!
Lisbon's craziest night: YouTube (in historical area Alfama)
'Armazém das Caldas' Lisbon, my favorite: crockery in beautiful soft colours
'Armazém das Caldas' Lisbon
Campo de Santa Clara, 112
Tuesdays and Saturdays (fleamarket days): open from 09:00 – 19:00
Thursdays and Fridays: open from 11:00 – 19:00
Fleamarket Lisbon, Alfama district. View from 'Armazém das Caldas' more…..
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There 's a gem in Lisbon with spectacular city views from the top of a shopping center: rooftop restaurant/ bar 'Topo' (Top) facing the popular square Martim Moniz.
View from restaurant/bar 'Topo' : square Martim Moniz Lisbon & Castle of São Jorge
Located on the top floor of the shopping center at square Martim Moniz, this space was once a retail warehouse of Chinese products now being a modern restaurant / bar. Perfect place for a lunch or a late afternoon with cocktails, snacks and good music.
Mafalda Malafaya, Managing Director 'Topo' restaurant/bar Lisbon
The staff is wonderful, every time I return I am greeted with a big smile!
Being there for the first time, coming out of the elevator entering 'Topo' s space, the views are overwhelming! Everybody is making pictures before sitting down, just like I did
Restaurant/bar 'Topo' near Mouraria area Lisbon: lunch with friend Erika Reusens
Also the menu is surprising: we started our lunch with Tosta Gambas alioli (toast with garlic prawns): € 6, Tártaro de novilho (calf beef tartare) € 14.00, Tártaro de atum (tuna tartare) € 12.00, bottle of white wine (Pinta Negra) € 15, small bottle of water € 1.50, coffee (bica) € 1.50. Our bill for 2 persons: € 50:00.
A small remark: I also tasted the Prego (a popular sandwich in Portugal) with tuna (€ 11:00), but the bread was baked too hard and (for my taste) the french fries are too salty.
Restaurant/ bar 'Topo' near Mouraria area Lisbon & open air rooftop bar
Open air rooftop bar & restaurant area with glazed walls
The restaurant area is surrounded by walls of glass, and also a part of the open air rooftop bar is covered with sheets of transparent plastic.
Rooftop bar 'Topo', Mouraria Lisbon. Picture: Marcel van Paridon
A wonderful space if you're not scared of heights! I am ..
Bar / restaurant 'Topo' Lisbon: rooftop bar & wonderful city skyline
Starting point touristic tram 28
The square you see from above in the restaurant is Praça Martim Moniz, nowadays with lots of terraces and weekly markets, near the starting point of tram 28, the popular touristic tram.
Bar / restaurant 'Topo' Lisbon: rooftop bar. Sander Offenberg from Holland loves the city skyline picture: Marcel van Paridon
Square Intendente – a great place, 10 minutes walk from here
If you love historic districts out of the tourist path, you must visit Largo (square) do Intendente, : formerly a place of prostitution and drugs, nowadays a great place to spend time with family and friends.
View from bar/ restaurant 'Topo' Lisbon: historic area Mouraria and the hills of Graça
From here it's around 15 minutes to walk up the hill to visit the legendary St. George's castle.
'Topo' is located quite close to my apartment in area Mouraria (where the Moors lived), the birthplace of Fado music.
5 minutes walk: my 3-bedroom apartment with 30 m2 sunny patio (short term rentals)
Bar/ restaurant 'Topo' Lisbon: tastefully decorated restaurant
Huge bar
In the tastefully decorated restaurant there's a huge bar from where you can admire the wonderful views. This is one of those places where you long for to go there again!
Centro Comercial Martim Moniz, 6º floor, Lisbon
Getting there: Bus: 708, 734, 740 | Electric: 12, 28 | Metro: Martim Moniz (green line)
Tuesday to Thursday – 12:00 to 24:00. Closed on Monday.
Friday & Saturday – 12:00 to 02:00 (DJ set/live music)
Sunday – 12:00 to 24:00
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Inspired by the late 19th-century traditional Lisbon eating houses favored by the bourgeoisie, restaurant Casa de Pasto serves very tasty Portuguese dishes. Worth a visit!
Restaurant Casa de Pasto Lisbon: wonderdul vintage decoration
Cool Cais do Sodré riverside area & a former brothel
Restaurant Casa do Pasto opened in December 2013 by the hand of chief Diogo Noronha, a.o. responsible for the very successful 'Lx Factory' (a former industrial area surrounded by restaurants, galleries, studios, an open air market on Sundays), and the unique nearby bar 'Pensão Amor', a former brothel.
Restaurant Casa de Pasto Lisbon & the very sympathic waiter
Beside this imposing space there are two more dining rooms: the first is small (but beautiful), with a long, narrow table, ideal for group dinners that do not exceed ten people. For a more romantic meal is advised the room with only two small tables where stands out an antique chaise longue and corner with images of saints.
Restaurant Casa de Pasto Lisbon, area Cais do Sodré: mouthwatering dishes!
Our lunch (almoçar): delicious tuna steak (atum) and vegetables (ca. 20 euro), home made chips, costeletas de borrego (lamb, ca. 15 euro, 2 glasses of wine, water and a dessert (sobremesa): a total of around 60 euro.
This restaurant goes back in time, but mixes modern cooking methods with Portugal's culinary traditions.
Restaurant Casa de Pasto Lisbon: dessert 'Wild Desire' a combination of fruits with chocolate (facebook)
Casas de Pasto (litt. houses of pasture) & Portuguese history
Lisbon people (Lisboetas) once had the curious custom of going to stroll gardens to withdraw from the city in order to enjoy some pleasures of the countryside, usually on Sundays. They organized family picnics or simply had lunch in the old Casas de Pasto, so called because initially only giving fodder to the animals while the owners were negotiating at the fair. In many of them, still retain the rings that held the animals.
A 'Casa de Pasto', near Amadora, close to Lisbon, late 19th century/beginning 20th century. Picture: Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa
With the time the owners of the Casas do Pasto also began to feed the animal owners and so flourished a business that came to give rise to modern restaurants.
Source: Folclore Online de Portugal
Restaurant Casa de Pasto February '15, Lisbon: friends Erika Reusens and Luc De Leersnyder
Bordalo Pinheiro: traditional Portuguese ceramic designs
One of the corner tables is next to the bookcase with traditional Portuguese Bordalo Pinheiro (1846–1905)ceramic designs, a very famous Portuguese artist known for his illustration, caricatures, sculpture, considered the first Portuguese comics creator. More….
Restaurant Casa de Pasto , Rua do São Paulo 20, Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
Big plastic pig
Restaurant Casa de Pasto is located in a typical Portuguese 19th-century antique building, on the first floor, very easy to find: look for the big plastic pig hanging on the wall
Location: Rua São Paulo 20, Cais do Sodré, Lisbon. Closing time: 02:00. Reservation advised. Average price: 20.00 euro. Phone: (+351) 963 739 979. Smoking area.
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 24:00. Closed: Sunday. Facebook
Restaurant Casa de Pasto Lisbon & one of the funny bathrooms
May 2014, The Rolling Stones in Lisbon: Rock in Río YouTube, Mick Jagger dined at this fine restaurant. Mick Jagger & restaurant chef Diogo Noronha (facebook)
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Nowadays the 'Monte Mar' restaurant occupies this space
If you're in Lisbon for a few days and looking for a cool spot to relax or enjoy a lunch near the Tagus river, I can recommend 'Cariocas do Rio'. One of the best places in the area!
Terrace 'Cariocas do Rio' Lisbon: cool spot to relax near the river Tagus
'Cariocas do Rio' (litt. native inhabitants of the city of Rio de Janeiro) is located only 5 minutes walk from Cais do Sodré , Lisbon's major bus, metro, trainstation and ferry terminal.
Quiet place on weekdays during lunchtime
Especially on weekdays it's a nice and quiet place to enjoy a lunch by the river, or to laze in the sun in one of the lounge chairs while sipping a caipirinha (Brazil's national and very popular cocktail). YouTube
Terrace 'Cariocas do Rio' Lisbon near Lisbon's ferry terminal: April 2015, lunch with friend Erika Reusens
From snacks and varied inputs to more complex dishes, there is a bit of everything. With a strong tendency to Mediterranean cuisine, like f.i. the salad Caprese, very fresh. Delicious!
Lunch & ferry to Cacilhas, the south bank of Lisbon
While watching the ferries coming and going across the river to Cacilhas (worth a visit!), the south bank of Lisbon, we enjoyed our lunch: vegetable soup (sopa) € 3.50, salmon salad (salade de salmão) € 9.50, hamburger € 10.00. Bottle of white wine: Planalto € 14 .00, Small bottle of water (agua) € 2.75.
Terrace 'Cariocas do Rio' Lisbon: wonderful views! 25 April Bridge & Cristo Rei statue
'Best place to date' in Lisbon
This terrace, cataloged as 'best place to date' in Lisbon by Brazilian magazine Veja, is a great place for lunch, snack, dinner or just to have a good time enjoying the river with a hot drink or a glass of wine, especially in the evening, to experience the lounge chairs. It's a very romantic place to watch the sunset…
Terrace 'Cariocas do Rio' Lisbon: very romantic place near the river Tagus
March to October: serving meals from 12am to midnight & bad customer service
The terrace serves meals from 12:00 to 24:00 every day of the week from March to October. Blankets are available for colder nights.
The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, but sometimes a bit tooooo relaxed . The customer service is quite bad, see also: Facebook
Terrace 'Cariocas do Rio', 5 minutes walk from metro station Cais do Sodré
Terrace CARIOCAS DO RIO – from 12am to midnight every day of the week from March to October.
Rua da Cintura, Armazém 65, easy to reach from metro station Cais do Sodré
Cais do Gás – 1200 Lisbon
Phone: 00351 213220160
Terrace 'Cariocas of Rio' in the evening: great view (picture: 'Armazém F')
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Planning a trip to Lisbon? A must-try is to taste a delicious liqueur: Ginja. Very popular, also affectionally known as Ginjinha.
Tavern 'Os Amigos da Severa' Mouraria Lisbon & owner sr. António Pais serving Ginja liqueur
In the partly renewed and nowadays trendy area Mouraria (a very old Moorish quarter in Lisbon), there's a tiny tavern called 'Os Amigos da Severa' (friends of Maria Severa, considered as the first fado singer). Already 40 years sr. António Pais is the very friendly owner.
'Shot' of Ginja: 1 euro Glass of red or white wine: 0.50 eurocent
Tavern 'Os amigos da Severa' Mouraria Lisbon, Rua de Barros Queiros 27 Lisbon
10 min. walk from city center tourist attraction
Most people who visit Lisbon try a glass of Ginja at Rossio Square, a city center tourist attraction, but it's really worth it to walk 10 minutes from there to sr. António, and taste his favorite Ginja Albergaria, Ginja is a liqueur made of cherry-like berry called Ginja (not surprisingly The berries are fermented into a brandy that's slightly bitter, slightly sweet and very sticky.
Tiny tavern 'Os amigos da Severa' Mouraria Lisbon & amigo Felipe Aristimuño
Portuguese liqueur in Lisbon: Ginja with or without a cherry & spit the pit
You can order a Ginja with or without a cherry in it. The berries are on the bottom of the bottle and it requires a fair bit of skill to get just one berry into a glass. Most Portuguese people like to have their Ginjinha 'com Ginja' (with a cherry in the glass). If you don't want it, ask for one 'sem Ginja' (without a cherry). The older Portuguese men drink their Ginja in one time. After this, they suck on the berry for a while and spit the pit onto the streets
Tiny tavern 'Os Amigos da Severa' historic area Lisbon & live fado music around midnight
Vocal cords & Ginja liqueur
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When the Toronto Maple Leafs open training camp on Friday, they will have Luke Schenn on the blueline.
Schenn agreed to a five-year contract with the club on Thursday night. While exact details of the deal are not known, it is believed that Schenn will earn approximately $3.5 million per season.
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Take the lens off and look in the front while shooting a few shots, check that the shutter mechanism does its usual dance of open for live view, closes at shutter press, opens for the exposure then closes for a while to unload the image then opens finally for live view again.
Hmm it seems the shutter is the culprit after all: I set it to 2 seconds, and what happens is that the shutter closes at actuation, but stays closedfor the exposure time and then opens again
Well, we don't have a chance to bring it to repair right now, so we could just as well leave the battery out for 24 hours to give it a last chance...
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