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Full Report from Fairfield, CA
By David Robinett and Robert Hough at ringside
The Northern California town of Fairfield played host to TeleFutura's first "Solo Boxeo" card of the new year, as middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzalez (14-0, 10 KOs), cruised to a unanimous decision over Cuban challenger Lester Gonzalez (11-2, 6 KOs), in the main event before a loud and boisterous announced crowd of 1,100 packed into the Fairfield Sports Center.
Brandon Gonzales, a former United States National Team member and Golden Gloves Regional Champion from Sacramento, Calif., had the edge from the start, snapping quick jabs at the forward-moving Lester Gonzalez, from Havana, Cuba but now fighting out of San Diego, Calif., and occasionally throwing a clubbing left hand that just missed the mark. There were few exchanges in the first two rounds though, with each fighter parrying each other's jab and staying out of range of combinations, but (Brandon) Gonzales looked sharper; as he landed his jab more often and punctuated round two with a powerful right hook to the body seconds before the bell.
Round three was the best round for (Lester) Gonzalez, as he was able to land several lead and counter hooks. (Brandon) Gonzales tried to regain control by tightening up his guard and going back to a jab-only attack. (Lester) Gonzalez finished the round with a stiff, straight left that snapped his opponent's head back.
(Lester) Gonzalez could not sustain his momentum from the end of round three and (Brandon) Gonzalez regained command of the action with a sustained body attack in round four. (Brandon) Gonzales opened the round with a powerful right hook to the body, followed shortly by a combination to his opponent's midsection. (Lester) Gonzalez had some success with his straight left, but by the end of the round, (Brandon) Gonzales appeared to have turned back the challenge.
The latter half of the fight featured more of the same, with (Brandon) Gonzales focus on the body attack while the (Lester) Gonzalez threw occasional straight lefts that kept his opponent's attention, but were never damaging enough to shift momentum. (Brandon) Gonzales appeared to tire in the final round, moving swiftly to avoid exchanges as (Lester) Gonzalez began to land his left with greater frequency.
All three judges scored the bout for Brandon Gonzales at 79-73, 78-74, and 78-74.—David Robinett
Sanchez Shuts Down Favela!
Hometown native Alan Sanchez (6-2-1, 2 KOs) used his skill to outlast the durable veteran Cristian Favela (28-31-7, 18 KOs) in a welterweight contest. Favela, born in Sinaloa, Mexico and now fighting out of Los Angeles, had gone the distance with a long list of contenders and champions, including Steven Luvevano, David Diaz, Vicente Escobedo and Sharif Bogere plus he had won a decision over former champion Willie Jorrin.
Favlea came forward relentlessly and at times gestured to Sanchez to come forward and mix it up, but Sanchez rarely chose to oblige and got the better of the exchanges when he did. Scores were 80-72, 78-74 and 78-74. —Robert Hough
Redkach Rips Orrantia!
In the evening's opening bout, junior lightweight Ivan Redkach (6-0, 5 KOs), a Ukrainian based in Los Angeles, used a crisp jab, lead lefts to the body and a bevy of other punches to stop Jaime Orrantia (13-29-5, 4 KOs) in the third round of their scheduled four-round bout.
Redkach, a southpaw, looked sharp in overpowering and outboxing Orrantia, from Lakeside, Calif., in the first round, showing an ability to work off a jab and land lead lefts to the body.
Redkach continued the assault in the second and third rounds, mixing lefts and rights to the body and head. Midway into the third round, the constant assault of Redkach dropped Orrantia, who got up, but he quickly took more abuse compelling the referee to stop the action at 1:43 of the third round.—Robert Hough
Bacerra Batters Sanchez!
Super lightweight Max Bacerra (4-0-1, 2 KOs), from nearby Vacaville, easily defeated hometown fighter Omar Sanchez, who lost in his pro debut. Sanchez, who was game but outmatched, was knocked down in the third round. Scores were 39-36, 39-36 and 40-35.—Robert Hough
Williams Edges Martinez!
Local heavyweight Lamont Williams (3-2, 1 KO) earned a split-decision victory over Sacramento's Hector Martinez (5-5, 4 KOs) in a four-round contest, winning 39-37 on two cards, while the third judge scored the bout for Martinez 39-37.
Martinez was somewhat competitive with his clubbing, two-handed attack but the judges appeared to favor the boxing ability of Williams. Williams relied on his jab and movement while Martinez gamely stalked and landed consistently, but could not find the one big shot to put Williams away.—David Robinett
Garcia Blitzes Sanchez!
In the final bout of the evening, Luis Sanchez, the older brother of Alan Sanchez, was overwhelmed by sharp-looking youngster Jonathan Garcia (4-0, 3 KOs) of Watsonville, Calif., suffering a corner stoppage prior to round three in a scheduled four-round junior welterweight bout.
From the opening bell, Garcia landed at will, to the point where Sanchez and most of the crowd were wincing with every big shot. Sanchez, born in Jalisco, Mexico but now fighting out of Fairfield, who fell to 0-5, did not go down, but his corner called it a night after two rounds.—David Robinett
Ringside Notes
The six-card bout was presented by presented by Don Chargin Productions and Golden Boy Promotions, with matchmaking by Jorge Marron and local support from Paco Presents.


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Bonner County, Idaho; November 15, 2012: After federal officials ignored a petition to have the Southern Selkirk Mountain caribou population removed from the Endangered Species Act list, attorneys with Pacific Legal Foundation today filed a lawsuit in federal court to compel a response from the government.
PLF attorneys represent Bonner County, which has been hit hard economically because of the caribou listing, and the Idaho State Snowmobile Association, whose thousands of members have been unjustifiably barred from using recreational trails.
The petition that PLF and its clients submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last May notes that the caribou population in Bonner County and the surrounding area isn't distinct in a legally relevant way that would support federal regulation.
"The delisting petition that we submitted in May was based on the government's own science," said PLF attorney Daniel Himebaugh. "As we pointed out, the federal government's findings suggest that the caribou population should be dropped from the ESA list. The problem is the Service did not look at the Selkirk caribou population in relation to the caribou species as a whole. The government singled out a small population without determining whether it was legally discrete or significant in the manner that the ESA requires."
"Unfortunately, the government has not responded to our petition," Himebaugh continued. "The agency is not serving the taxpayers, or the cause of responsible environmental regulation, by ignoring legitimate questions about its policies. Therefore, on behalf of our clients, and all taxpayers, we're forced to tell the agency, 'we'll see you in court.'"
The economic impact of the unjustified caribou listing threatens to intensify under the federal government's proposal to designate 375,562 acres as "critical caribou habitat" in Idaho's Bonner and Boundary counties and Washington's Pend Oreille County. New restrictions could be triggered on logging and road building, as well as winter recreation.
Governor Butch Otter's Office of Species Conservation pointed out to the Spokane Spokesman-Review that the proposed critical habitat includes tens of thousands of acres of state timberland that generates funding for public schools. The new habitat restrictions reportedly could cost the state millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Bonner County Commissioner Mike Nielsen issued this statement: "There are hundreds of thousands of caribou on the North American continent, so there is no justification for putting Idaho caribou on the ESA list and imposing job-killing land use restrictions as a result.
"This regulatory overkill puts winter tourism and recreation on the endangered list. It's very disappointing that we now have to go to court, because federal officials ignored our petition that was based on their own findings. With our court case, we're attempting to enforce reasonable environmental policies — and accountability on the part of federal regulators."
The Idaho State Snowmobile Association (ISSA) is a statewide organization representing approximately 4,000 people, including 41 clubs, individuals, and many businesses throughout Idaho. Approximately 54,000 snowmobiles are registered in Idaho each year.
Sandra Mitchell, ISSA's public lands director, issued this statement: "This lawsuit was necessary, unfortunately, because federal officials would not respond to the petition we've already filed, showing that caribou in Idaho don't belong on the ESA list.
"The caribou listing is closing off recreational opportunities for thousands of people, and undermining the tourism industry, without scientific basis, without a showing that recreationists cause harm to caribou.
"ISSA members don't want to endanger any species. We have gone to court because our freedoms, and the region's recreational economy, are endangered by unjustified regulations."
PLF represents both the County and ISSA free of charge — as it does for all its clients.
About Pacific Legal FoundationDonor-supported Pacific Legal Foundation is the leading legal watchdog organization that litigates for limited government, property rights, and a balanced approach to environ¬mental regulations, in courts across the country. Among its noteworthy species-regulation cases, PLF won the federal court ruling that removed the bald eagle from the federal ESA list.
PLF's recent victory in Sackett v. EPA was its sixth precedent-setting victory for liberty and limited government at the U.S. Supreme Court. Less than six months after the unanimous ruling in Sackett, the Supreme Court recently accepted another PLF property-rights case for review — Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District. Oral argument is scheduled for January 15, 2013.
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Tom Ross' column appears in Steamboat Today. Contact him at 970-871-4205 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Steamboat Springs When I show up at a community picnic or a business luncheon, I typically push myself outside my comfort zone and sit down next to someone I don't recognize. A stranger.
Sometimes it results in a stimulating conversation. Other times, the verbal exchange is pleasantly awkward. Or maybe it's awkwardly pleasant. Either way, it's good to share a meal with a stranger and attempt to get them to tell you their secrets.
Just Friday I met a pleasant stranger named Lynne Garell, who is asking me to take this dining with strangers thing to a whole 'nother level.
Garell and her friend Lynn Ross-Bryant have undertaken an informal movement they call Pass the Bread - Celebrating Community, 100 Dinners at a Time. Pass the Bread is not a 501(c)(3), it's not a club, it has no religious affiliation - it's just a small group of community members trying to bring this rapidly changing community a little closer together.
Garell and Ross-Bryant want me and 99 other people in Routt County to host dinner parties for 8 to 10 guests, roughly half of whom should be complete strangers, preferably from different walks of life. That's not all. Lynne and Lynn have the nerve to dictate that the dinner party must be held June 26. And we're not supposed to engage in meaningless chitchat.
Instead, Garell said, the idea is to cut across social divisions in Steamboat by initiating a dinner conversation. Ideally, it would be a conversation about what we like most about living in Routt County and things we can do to make the community better than it already is.
"We felt it was really important that this (conversation) happen with food," Garell said. "In human history there has been a lot of spiritual significance attached to sharing a meal. It's sitting down and taking the time to eat a carefully prepared meal and have thoughtful conversation."
Pass the Bread had its genesis two years ago when a couple of longtime community members, David Epstein and Carole Milligan, had a chance encounter.
Epstein recalls that the encounter took place at a meeting of the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley in the old Community Center along Soda Creek.
Epstein was standing in an informal gathering and making the academic argument that the growing numbers of increasingly wealthy people moving to the Yampa Valley would inevitably change the community. Epstein is a fifth-generation Coloradan who came here 14 years ago to work in the hay business and manage ranches. He made his point without rancor.
"I'm actually kind of neutral on the subject," Epstein said. "We were talking about how the dynamic of the community is changing and has been changing for many years. Certain areas of town are wealthier than others, and we talked about the need to get people together to share ideas."
Milligan was listening in, and when she heard Epstein posit that affluent residents of the county were changing the social fabric she chimed in: "You might be talking about me," she told Epstein.
Coincidentally, Milligan, a physician, moved here 14 years ago from the Bay Area after selling a radiology/oncology practice. She is the medical director at Hospice of Northwest Colorado and serves on the ethics committee at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Understandably, she feels like she's making a contribution to the community.
However, Milligan agrees that Epstein has a point.
She finds that her own social circle consists of people she met within two or three years of arriving here, when all of them were looking for new friends. Affluent people like her tend to meet through activities like flying, skiing and perhaps golf, Milligan said.
"Some of these activities do sort of set up a class structure," she pointed out.
Lynne and Lynn have firm commitments from 17 dinner hosts with another 23 teetering on the brink. So they are looking for another 60 dinner hosts well in advance of June 26. They are prepared to give advice on how to invite strangers to dinner, including a list of cooperating community organizations. You might also consider asking four people or couples who are already acquaintances to each bring people who are strangers to you, for dinner.
Interested strangers may go here, or e-mail email@example.com. They are also welcome to call Garell at 970-879-2767 or Ross-Bryant at 303-817-1855.
Milligan is attracted to the idea of Pass the Bread as a way to cross as many community barriers as possible.
"We are part of one community. We can do this together and share the things that make this a community we want to stay in," she said.
Tom Ross is a longtime Steamboat resident. His column is published Tuesdays and Saturdays in Steamboat Today.


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The innovative solutions we've showcased this week should inspire Washington
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A public/private partnership that will help better understand EV consumer behavior
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Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has maintained South Australia's AAA credit rating after the mid-year budget review.
The state budget took a one billion dollar hit from falling GST and tax revenues in today's mid-year budget review.
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It says it'll continue to assess the state's economy against its "downside scenario" in the coming weeks which could involve more pressure on revenue and the inability to delivery on savings measures.


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Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains: A Natural History
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Beschreibung"Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains" is an easy-to-use reference on the wildlife that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark encountered during their 1804-6 Corps of Discovery expedition. More than one hundred animals and plants that were first carefully described and in some cases discovered by Lewis and Clark are identified here. More than accounts of the regional flora and fauna, "Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains" examines the lasting importance of the expedition's discoveries, the significance of the Plains plants and animals to local Native Americans, and the current status of Plains wildlife. Lavishly illustrated with Paul A. Johnsgard's drawings of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and plants, the book also includes a guide to the Lewis and Clark sites of botanical and zoological interest and more than seventy sites where readers can follow in the footsteps of two of America's greatest pioneering naturalists.
PortraitPaul A. Johnsgard is Foundation Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska. He is the author of over forty books, including "The Nature of Nebraska: Ecology and Biodiversity" and "Crane Music: A Natural History of American Cranes," both available from the University of Nebraska Press.
Pressestimmen"Anyone interested in Lewis and Clark, their wonderfully detailed observations, and the ecological changes the Great Plains has undergone over the last two hundred years will want to read this book."--Andrea S. Laliberte, "Great Plains"" Research"--Andrea S. Laliberte "Great Plains Research "
Untertitel: 'Bison Original'. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: UNIV OF NEBRASKA PR
Erscheinungsdatum: November 2003
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upgrade my oil pump?
Sorry if this has been covered a thousand times:beatentod but Ive been searching the sight for a few days and still cant find the info Im looking for. Im doing a pretty mild ej205 build pretty soon and I cant decide if I should upgrade the oil pump or not. Ive heard of a lot of people spinning bearings because of oil starvation and Im just wondering if I can avoid this by upgrading the Oil pump. Heres what Im using so far.
Stock sti rods
wiseco forged pistons 8.5 :1
ACL race bearings
Oem gasket kit
Oem water pump
Im not planning on adding a lot of high power mods probably just a TBE and a stage 2 tune.
What do you guys think?
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I really don't see why not... Your build isn't going to be a 500hp monster from what it looks like so you don't really need it but since you have it all torn down why not save time later and just do it now. Down the road you might go crazy and crank the power up and then you will need it and you'll be glad it's already done.
Thanks for the reply.
I was thinking the same thing.
but I was also wonding if the stock pump is to blame for all the spun bearings. I bought a block from guy that only had 6000 miles on a subaru crate short block and it spun a bearing. Whats The cause?
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Usually oil starvation causing the bearing to come in contact with the rods, causing them to spin with the rods- usually because of high rpm's on a cold engine. Another cause can be over revving, causing your rod bolts to over stretch, letting the bearing spin from lack of force holding them in place. Either way the guy beat the crap out of the motor.
I would be more worried about the oil pickup and the oil pan. When doing a build from a blown block it is better to start with a new oil pan and baffle, than to worry about getting all the metal shavings/etc out of the old oil pan. The way the EJ205 oil pan is designed it is not as good as the EJ257/STi oil pan design in how it holds the oil/the way it flows to the pickup. I believe many people are running a modified oil pickup for safety. This has been discussed in great detail on the NASIOC boards.
Personally, for my EJ257 hybrid build I am running a STi/OEM oil pan, STI/OEM oil pump, and a slightly modified oil pick up (my engine builder/tuner modded it a bit for a little bit better safety/reliablity, I just never cared to ask exactly what he did.
Regardless, I agree with the other posters. You just need to make sure to run the correct oil, the correct amount of oil, and check it on a regular basis. Also, it would not hurt to have an oil pressure gauge. I would also add a new timing belt to your list and your clutch may need some looking at too (i.e. new clutch disk and/or pressure plate; resurface flywheel).
Thanks for the insight. I didnt even think about moding the oil pick up. After a bunch more reading I think Im going to go with a 08 sti oil pump. Its 11mm and flows a bit better.
So an 08 STI oil pump will work on a EJ205? I need to buy one in the next week.
I really wouldnt worry to much about getting a different oil pump unless you were going to really make some higher numbers with that engine. Bigger oil pans are starting to come down in price, anytime you can store more oil in the engine lubricating system is a good thing cause it gives it more time to cool down before being used again, also maybe look into a better oil cooler system, but i know guys that are making 500whp tack cars with the stock oil system and having no problems. Like noted above just make sure you are running a good oil and that it is topped off all the time and you should be good to go.
ya i have oil temp gauge in my car and it never gets very high and if i wana cool i can hit the heat and in under 5min min it will drop 40deg. so unless you are planning on going big heating isnt a issue. as far as lube i dont know.
I found an 08 pump for the same price as the stock 02, could or should I get it or am I sill beter off with stock?
If its the same price I would get the bigger one, but thats just me. Gives headroom for latter down the road, never can tell what you might do with the car.
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The Tommy Hilfiger Group is launching two new fragrances – Eau de Prep Tommy Girl and Eau de Prep Tommy. The fragrances reflect sporty yet elegant style.
Eau de Prep Tommy was made for the confident, laid-back man, when he is visiting a country club or sailing a yacht. The perfume opens with a blast of red grapefruit, wild clary sage and passionate granadilla. The heart beats in a rhythm of Egyptian geranium, wet greens, a splash of tonic, white pepper, lavender absolute and juniper berries. The final notes incorporate rich amber, georgywood, oak moss and white suede.
The flacons are very elegant. They are made of transparent glass and embellished with golden inscriptions and caps. The outer carton of the edition for women is colored in red, while the men's version is navy blue.
Fragrances Eau de Prep Tommy Girl and Eau de Prep Tommy were introduced in 2011 and are available as 50 and 100 ml EDT. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux.
Perfume rating: 3.07 out of 5 with 106 votes.
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Longevity is the same as current th cologne formulation. I like this one better its more modern and young. But both are not worth it imo. Dont spend over 20€/100ml for this.
This fragrance is created with young people in mind but I use it and I am nearly 50 years old!
Eau de Prep is really complex although short lived. The fragrance's performance is weak as well but I do smell the different notes such as grapefruit, lavender, juniper and amber.
I tend to reach out for it after shower or staying at home but more often at bedtime when it's warm or humid. So it's more of an EDC than EDT however I find it well made by the exceptional perfumer, Rodrigo Flores-Roux.
I like the smell a lot but it is very light. It's not agressif at all and it's really fresh. I am in college and it's good for going to class.
Lovely bottle and presentation.
Average clean scent.
Smells a bit like my airwick citrus plug-in so I blendin nicely in the room...
I am not overly fond of citrus scents but this is fine in summer and only lasts an hour or so.
Can't write it off as a bad scent but more of a cologne.
To those who dismiss it fragrances such as these have their places in hot climates, after a shower or after the gym . Better quality than some of the cheap colognes available.
If I lived in the med I would probably buy a bottle of supermarket cologne for in the daytime and use this for best.
In my opinion good for holidays where you don't want a sickly long lasting edt e.g 1 million or JPG. This scent wouldn't offend anyone!
Clean and fresh..
woody with long silage, sophisticated scent that although male, I love this female use it!!!
This frag has a nice smell, but it burns off really fast. No staying power at all with this one. I would not recommend this scent unless you are the kind of person that likes to change scents up really quick. It is unfortunate because the scent is really pretty nice.
This looked good to me on paper but I was thoroughly unimpressed with the performance of this frag. After the initial citrusy top notes subsided (about 5 minutes) this thing went straight to skin scent jail - without passing go. It does serve a purpose if I want something light and sporty for about 2 hours. Which does occasionally happen. Anyway, it does pass the "would I cut the lawn in it?" test. Which means that won't throw it in the trash can.
Eau de Prep Tommy Tommy Hilfiger for men to my nose has a similarity sweet like black xs with a mango twist ( but it's not grate like black xs of course ) , in other words it's very very average in every thing except for the bottle design which is very good with the logo !
Scent virtually disappeared after application. My hunch is a spritz of tap water would have equal longevity and projection. Disappointing.
I like this while it lasts.. A mix of citrus,fresh washed laundry mixed with gin and tonic. Just wish it lasted longer.
Oh my days, what have they done with this, the most disgusting thing i've ever had someone spray on me, to call it bug spray would be insulting to some of those. Repulsive smell, thankfully didn't last long. A chemical nasty. 1/10
I got this for my husband on Valentines day & I love it. I stumbled on it when the sales lady tried to sell me the female counterpart - which for the record is horrid.
In fact I would go as far as to say that the male option is better suited for women & the women's is better suited for males (but that just my opinion of course)
For now I really enjoy smelling this on my man, and Im happy stealing a spray or 2 every now & then.
Nothing but grapefruit and some crap. Fooey. I suppose "prep" means that you want to smell like your clothes coming fresh out of the laundry, which is not worth buying a cologne for. It lasts just as long as the smell of clean laundry does too, five minutes.
Some say that the Preppy style comes from a contraction of the term "Preparatory School", which are the famous and boarding schools of the young well-borned in England. Others claim that the "preppy" was born in the mid 50's and was a lifestyle adopted by young rich people from private colleges and prestigious universities of the United States. It was not just about top brand clothes; to become a "preppy" (or preppie) needed, besides the proper attire, adopting behavior, attitude, vocabulary and, of course, have a good bank account.
Currently, with the constant breaking of taboos and the influence of the media, the preppy style has been adopted not only by young people from the upper class, but also for anyone who likes and has desire to dress like that. The models are around the world: the media shows, daily, boys dressed up on the screen, like in the school uniforms in Glee Tv serie, for example. Based on that, good designer brands are betting on campaigns and products for this new tribe, which delimits bank account, no need to study in private schools and does not approve prejudices. And then, comes Eau de Prep, an alternative fragrance, which seeks to perpetuate the success of the traditional version - known all over the world - Tommy.
This version is composed by top notes of grapefruit, sage and granadilla (which is a kind of passion fruit), giving a delicious fruity-citrusy tone to the fragrance. Then, Egyptian geranium, green notes, pepper, juniper and lavender in the heart. When this phase of evolution arises, it's very noticeable the burnt mix of pepper + juniper, along with green nuances (which refer to the aroma of grass) and, finally, wood, suede and amber in the base. Oddly enough, the base notes are the less noticeable on my skin. I feel only the presence of the wood notes sustaining the fragrance.
I was surprised enough with this cologne, because seeing the poor visibility and comments about it in specialized sites and social networks (at least here, in Brazil), I thought the quality was worse than the traditional. But I was wrong! Apparently, the Brazilian market is not ideal for a product that aims to achieve this kind of preppy audience, even more in a culture that, though it seems very cool, is full of prejudices. For this reason, I shall inform those who were curious with this review, to forget the label "preppy" and see this version as a "sport" version of Tommy. It will be easier to connect with the aroma and the result obtained. With that being said, I can only afirm that, like most "sport" versions, you can't expect much in terms of lasting and projection. On my skin, lasted about 5 hours, but the natural scent pleased me a lot.
is this stuff really necessary? it cant be.. can it?? nahhh stinks
nothing special realy. Below average.
Well, indeed it really remembers me CK Free, but I think this is nicer, specially during its drydown. More spicy than citric, mild, easy to wear, not much more than a discreet perfume. Longevity seens to be a problem as happens to some other Tommy's. I have one, and doesn't bother me use it as a variation to the daily scents. In fact, today is more easy to wear than original Tommy, Tommy 10, Tommy T, Jeans, 1985 (ugh)...
CK Free and Eau de Prep was created by the same Nose - Rodrigo Flores-Roux, and the similarities are inevitable. But IMO Eau de Prep lasts good in my skin. CK Free has a poor longevity, 2 hours and game over!!
I prefer Eau de Prep, smells more expensive, a casual luxury.
Tommy Eau de Prep calls to mind dozens of other air-freshened, grey citrus, herbalized, white musky whatevers. Starts out with a pop of pepper, poorly-rendered grapefruit, and hints of bitter herbs - maybe the clary sage and lavender, but I can't really tell. The heart phase quickly overwhelms whatever nuance was offered on top, and the heart is essentially here to stay. From five minutes onward, I smell nothing but laundry detergent with a whisper of lavender in the periphery. Strong, nondescript, "clean," and predictable. You're much better off wearing regular Tommy, or Tommy Girl. No need for pretend preppy, not when it smells as dull as this.
A five minutes perfume. Its more weak than CKs. So fresh that i cant feel any note!
Good, but, nothing special.....
A discreet perfume...
its like ck free to me. good thing because i like ck free, simpel and light perfect for in your gym bag
Today go trying this fragrance at shopping mall and it really make me remind me of CK Free.But i like the bottle logo very much.
I bought this for my boyfriend for christmas : )
I like it for teenagers guys, is fresh a little bit light, soft spicy.
The bottle is very cute : )
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At the moment I'm having real difficulty imagining a measurement
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Re: The how many games did ND rip off game!
- Whatever game first had guns
- " 3rd person perspective
- " L1 and R1 aiming/shooting controls on PS3
- Space Panic for platforming
Most positive changes in the video game industry are adopted by other developers because of how they improve the game. Imagine if every single game had completely different controls for mechanics such as shooting...completely asinine to not use something because it works so well. With that being said, blatant plagiarism is simply unnaceptable, but trifle things such as what I and the OP mentioned do not fall under that category.
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Re: The how many games did ND rip off game!
The CoD menu? Because it has a sub-menu? We're not allowed to have those anymore because CoD uses it?
Re: The how many games did ND rip off game!
Everything comes from somewhere it's not "ripping off" it's just how life works. Everything you are currently using got ripped off something else.
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I see this was an attempt to sarcastically rant at ND, but come on. ALL games have some form of "rip off" from one to the next. There is no such thing as complete originality when it comes to video games or movies.
Each and every product in the creative media field is inspired by another product. Without a precedent to a game or something that came before it to show the new product "how it's done," the game might produce something that wouldn't go over so well with fans.
Think about it, what if Naughty Dog simply stuck to it's basic foundations of UC1 when it came out and never updated its game at all for UC2 and UC3. Now, some may say that that would be the best decision ever, others, most, would disagree. The game, although, was pretty great, it lacked a lot in terms of gameplay and manueverbility. UC2 perfected each and every graphical aspect and made the game "playable" for all. How did it do this? It took ideas from other games, Call of Duty, Gears of War, Halo, and Tomb Raider. Added all of the puzzle elements, gun play, and various other things that were from other games. Without these elements, the game would fall short, why? Because people loved these specific aspects in other games, so why not mash them all up in one nice, fancy package.
In UC3, Call of Duty aspects were prevalent in the game, but it was done "ND style." The "killstreak" sort of thing was done superbly in terms of ND's "hash" of it. The Sprinting aspect (this is prevalent in ALL games now a days, not sure why it's such a big problem) is a great add, really adds to the fast-paced gameplay. The customization of our characters comes directly from the "Create, Share, Play" gametype put in place by the LittleBigPlanet series. As well as the customization of our weapons and "classes" comes directly from MANY games, including Call of Duty.
Now, all of these elements are mashed up into one GREAT game, which is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. The game contains ALL of these aspects to make a great game. They're in here because, like I've said earlier, each one makes a game great, so having all of them in one game with a game company's own spinoff, makes for even better. Why it may not go over with a few fans, it will with others, like myself. I'd rather play a game with all of my favorite elements from a bunch of different games rather than play one game with one great elements I love about it. Wouldn't you?
Anyways, that's my two cents, I hope this doesn't offend anyone, thanks.
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Re: The how many games did ND rip off game!
It's only a rip-off if it's something that is borrowed from another game and implimented in the same way but doesn't work in the game it has now been put it. If you borrow a concept from another game and make it your own then it's all good.
You'll notice that whenever people say that something has been ripped off, they either are big fans of the game that supposedly got ripped off, or don't like how it works in the game it was put into. No one ever says that U3 ripped off RE4 third person camera mechanics but it did that just as much as anything else.
Also, the kickback system is more a copy of the Berserk system from Resistance 2, although I like R2's implimentation better as the only weapons it gives are at the super strong RPG or Pulse Cannon depending on whether you're human or chimera and it takes the most XP to get up, which is how it's system works. That's another reason why it's better though, because it's XP and not ribbons (which are essentially medals) you don't need to worry about getting specific tasks completed or benchmarks in a match. Just do stuff to like capture points, do damage, and get kills and assists and you get your Berserk.
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2) The CoD menu? Why is that important? They both use a sub-section design.
Because there is absolutely no **bleep** reason to have a co-op option there, both options lead to the same place, what's the point? Seriously, what is the point.
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runner21 wrote:
2) The CoD menu? Why is that important? They both use a sub-section design.
Because there is absolutely no **bleep** reason to have a co-op option there, both options lead to the same place, what's the point? Seriously, what is the point.
A menu design choice that was later abandoned as both modes are accessed in the same place online, but the actual format was not changed because the game was rushed to completion.
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Police allege two 16-year-old boys and a 23-year-old woman stole a range of items from vehicles over a significant period of time, including wallets, phones, customised registration plates and a motorcycle.
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While at The Opening last week I had two long conversations with five-star offensive tackle Martez Ivey from Apopka, Fla. The first was on Tuesday and we talked all recruiting. For the record, Florida and Auburn are his co-leaders.
The second talk we had was on Thursday after the best on best finals between the offensive and defensive linemen. There, we talked for 10-15 minutes about nothing but football and where his game is today compared with where he believes it will be in the future.
This conversation told me a lot about Ivey and what makes him tick. I learned he's humble and focused. I learned that he is driven and determined. I learned that he's not satisfied with being a five-star recruit.
"I have a pretty simple approach," Ivey said. "I had the mindset that I was the worst player here [at The Opening]. I have everything to gain and wanted to start learning the moment I set foot on this field. I took nothing for granted. I wanted to soak everything in and learn to be a better offensive tackle.
"This was a great camp and I watched everyone. I tried to pick things up by watching the other guys. This are the best guys so who better to learn from?"
In many cases kids that walk in Ivey's shoes are not humble. They are not focused. They lose their drive and ambition. Sometimes recruiting puts kids on a pedestal. With this 6-foot-6, 271-pounds, that's the furthest thing from the truth. He knows that there are certain areas of his game that need vast improvement.
"Right now, running blocking in my thing," Ivey said. "I take it very personally. And I come from a school that takes great pride in running the football. Like I said, I really take a lot of pride and put so much effort in it. It's where I know I can be a dominant player right now. It's head on head and man on man."
Ivey was devastating in run blocking one on ones. He just explodes off the ball. For such a tall player, he plays low. Ivey shows he can bend and he plays with that flat-back. At times he's overpowering, especially when he gets a good punch on the defender.
Ivey was certainly less dominating in pass pro. He's long and has great feet but he needs to play with more technique and better balance. At times he reaches with those long arms of his. Ivey may get away with that at home but not at The Opening. Defensive ends Byron Cowart (Seffner, Fla./Armwood) and Josh Sweat (Virginia Beach, Va./Oscar Smith) gave him trouble on the edge.
"There are a few things I need to work on with my pass pro," Ivey said. "First, I need to play with more balance and technique. I am really working hard on 'working the eyes'. Of course it all comes down to technique and my first initial set up. I know I have a long way to go."
What's scary about Ivey is that he's only 271-pounds and by no means does he look that heavy. Ivey is one of the longest offensive tackles that I have ever seen in all my years in this business. He's blessed with great feet and athleticism. Ivey can bend and move incredibly well for a kid his size. When he bulks up, puts on weight (40 to 50-pounds) and learns to play with technique, there's no telling just how good this kid can become. The sky's the limit.
For Ivey, he knows he has to continue to work and get bigger.
"That's actually been kind of hard for me [putting on weight]," Ivey said. "But it's coming. I hope to be at 285-pounds this season. I just know that I can't wait. I know the weight and strength will really benefit my game. I have got to get bigger."
What I love about Ivey more than anything is his understanding of where his place is at this time. He's not caught up in the recruiting drama. Ivey was there to learn and compete. The Nike coaching staff raved about his behavior, willingness to learn and just how coachable this kid was. He's leveled headed and understands that in the grand scheme of things five-star status doesn't mean squat.
"I am not thinking about that when I have to go battle Byron [Cowart]," Ivey said. "When you are playing great competition like that you are just trying to play better and eliminate your mistakes. I don't want to be embarrassed out here. Byron doesn't want to be embarrassed out there.
"It's funny because we have become friends and we talk a lot. We talk out here after each rep and tell each other things to help each other. Byron tells me how he wanted to play me and I do the same. We are both big film guys and when I see him beat me it gets me very upset. I just try and learn after each time."
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Wild Blue Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is home to nearly 30 cats and kittens. All were safely evacuated from the flood.
"We got a downpour of rain here, and it came through the back room and flooded up to one to two inches," said Katharine Zink, a volunteer at Wild Blue.
Fans were still airing out the building Thursday afternoon, and Zink said a crew of volunteers spent hours cleaning up.
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"Less than a foot of water can carry away a small car," said Kathy Russell, the El Paso County Emergency Preparedness Planner. "Only six inches of fast moving water can carry a person away."
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|Lürssen - 2013/2014
|Designer exterior:
|Espen Oeino Design
|Designer interior:
|Rodriguez Interiors
|Interior Architect:
|Dölker + Voges
|85,10 m / 279'2''
|Length in waterline:
|73,50 m / 242'1''
|13,80 m / 45'3''
|Draught (loaded):
|3,90 m / 12'3''
|Construction material:
|Steel hull / Aluminium superstructure
|2,899 Gross Tons
|Cruising Speed:
|15 Knots
|Maximum Speed:
|17.5 Knots
|Range at 12 knots:
|2 Main x CAT 3516 @ 2.000 KW
|3 x CAT C18 DITA
|- 1 x 570 Kva at 1500 rpm
|- 2 x 455 Kva at 1500 rpm
|Emergency Genset:
|1 x MAN 240 Kva
|2 x Reintjes WAF 863L
|2 x Piening propellers, 5 blade high skew FPP
|Bow thruster:
|Brunvoll, 240 KW
|Water jet propulsion unit:
|Schottel, 240 KW
|Fuel capacity:
|222,000 Litres
|Fresh water capacity:
|50,000 Litres per day
|Fresh water makers:
|2 x HEM Duplex-2 freshwater makers
|(50,000 Litres making capacity)
|Sewage system:
|DVZ JZR-100 "Biomaster"
|Quantum QC 2400 XT Fins, Stabilisation at Anchor
|Air conditioning:
|Heinen + Hopmann VAV System
|LRS. 100A1, SSC Yacht (P) MONO LMC, vG6 UMS
|1 x Master, 1 x VIP (can convert to x2)
|6 x Guest Cabins and 15 Crew Cabins
Nick Doyle
"Nick hails from the famous English seaside town of Scarborough where he grew up next to the water."
Nick's love for the sea has been with him since childhood so it was inevitable he would venture into a maritime career as time progressed. Now with over 20 year's sea time starting out as a young deckhand, Nick has worked on some of the most prestigious yachts in the world. With an extensive Maritime background Nick is always keen to hear and learn of new developments in the yachting sector. Nick also enjoys to fly and has a private pilot's license with various ratings including one for a seaplane.
Ben Webb
Ben began his seagoing career in 1993 as a cadet on offshore oil and survey vessels. Over the next few years he worked on various types of vessels including tankers, cruise ships, cable laying and technical diving vessels, ultimately attaining a commercial Master's licence. He moved over to yachts in 2003 and has worked on various high-profile yachts including Octopus, Tatoosh and most recently Ecstasea, where he took his first command in 2008. Ben loves scuba diving, cycling and reading, and is currently restoring a Victorian house. He also has a passion for classic cars and is in the process of restoring a rare 1970's Maserati.
Brendon Mustoe
Chief Officer
"Brendon has spent the past 18 years at sea working his way to all corners of the globe. He studied to be a cadet at Nautical College before moving on to working as a cadet and then officer on board supertankers as large as 300 metres."
Brendon then moved onto cruise ships where he worked as an officer for eight years. Looking for a change in direction he decided to try the private yachting industry where he has spent the last six years working as a chief officer on board yachts ranging from 40m to 96m. Originally from Liverpool, he spends his time in both the UK and Canada where he enjoys keeping fit, following his favourite football team and working on his golf swing. Brendon holds a Commercial Chief Mate 3000 ton Certificate and, having such a wealth of knowledge from all aspects of the marine industry, he takes great pride in maintaining the appearance and high standard of the yacht.
Mike Sheen
2nd Officer
"His hometown is called Tsawwassen, which is the local Salish Indian word for "Land of the Sun God".
Mike grew up on the most southwesterly tip of the Canadian mainland surrounded by the many Islands that dot its coast. The Sunny, Sandy Beaches of the small little town would be the launch point for his yachting career that started in 2006. Working on both private and charter yachts, he achieved his yacht officer's qualification a few years later. His passion and commitment to his trade lead him to achieve his degree in Nautical Science and has progressed to achieve his Unlimited Officer of the watch and looks forward to carrying on to Master Mariner. Mike loves discovering new coasts and anything in the water.
Anthony Park
Executive Chef
"Anton hails from the northeast of England, a Geordie born and bred! He found his love for cooking at a young age while watching his mother and grandmother cooking at home. This inspired him to become a chef and after 10 years of working in some of the most luxurious restaurants, hotels and ski chalets in Europe, Anton was introduced to the surreal world of luxury yachting. He was quickly enchanted by the endless opportunities to explore other cultures and their cuisines, thus expanding his "repertoire". "
Anton's yachting career has seen him travel the globe, many times placing him in dream provisioning conditions and other times in remote areas the likes of Antarctica under the most challenging of conditions. Either way, Anton's seamless delivery ensures his guests never notice the difference. He has had the pleasure of serving some of the most recognizable people on the planet, as well as, some of the most demanding palettes, many of whom are accustomed to Michelin Star rated chefs serving them daily. His reviews speak for themselves. For over 11 years primarily as an Executive Chef on board highly active 65 to 90 meter charter yachts, Anton has delighted and amazed his guests with his ability to please "all guests…all of the time" by catering to their every requirement and desire. The very nature of this highly personalized service may demand that he and his staff be prepared to serve vegans, guests with food allergies, and "carnivores" at the same sitting and he and his managed staff pull it off impeccably.
Tennille Matthee
Sous Chef
"Tennille's love and passion for cooking motivates her to create food of the highest standards for all our guests, also being adaptable to any dietary requirements and special requests."
Tennille was born and raised in South Africa and after leaving school, Tennille moved to the United Kingdom where she got a taste for the culinary world. After working as a chef for several months at Twickingham rugby stadium she realized that she wanted to move back to South Africa where she gained a Grande Diploma-Prue at Leiths Chefs Academy in Pretoria. Once qualified, she moved to Cape Town, South Africa where she worked at one of the best restaurants in the country which was also nominated 12th best in the world according to The World's Top 50 restaurant awards 2010. After several years working in fine dining restaurants she decided to join the yachting industry where she now uses her experience gained ashore to provide guests with food that is exciting and new with finesse and full of flavor. Tennille specializes in classical French with an Asian influence, as well as light healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
Chris Sawyer
"Chris has worked in many restaurants around the UK and even worked alongside the UK's best female chef Angela Hartnett."
Chris was born in Aberdeen Scotland and moved to Spain at the young age of 10 where he spent his childhood. He moved back to Southampton England at the age of 16 where he began his career as a chef. Working in the kitchen has become very important to Chris everything about it he loves from the preparation side of things to the buzz he gets when he's in service. After working in different restaurants he decided he wanted a new challenge and thought he would give yachts a go… so in 2014 he was given an opportunity to work on a 62m motor yacht and has worked in the industry ever since. In his spare time he likes to read, visit local markets, eat out in different restaurants and watch his football team the mighty Southampton try and win a game from time to time.
Travis Ludbrook
Chief Engineer-I
"Travis joins us from Perth, Western Australia. He has been a major part of the team, being involved in the build right from the beginning."
With Solandge being his second build project, Travis comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge. He has had a love for the water for as long as he can remember and has been involved in competitive yachting from a young age, having competed in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race as a Main Mast Man as well as other class racing. Travis's passion for sports was evident as he excelled in water polo at a national level representing Australia for a number of years. His towering stature shouldn't be misjudged, this friendly giant has a very light and joking demeanour and is very approachable for any guest with any request.
Roger Close
Chief Engineer-II
"Coming to Solandge with over 30 years of experience, Roger was an integral part of the build team and his knowledge and experience helped for a smooth running build project."
Roger was born in the small fishing village of Falmouth, Cornwall UK. His love for the ocean well suited his enrollment in the merchant navy where he spent 5 years learning the engineering trade. Roger has achieved a lot in his maritime career from managing shipyards to acting chief engineer on multiple mega yachts. When Roger is not on-board Solandge, you will find him in the South of France tinkering in his yard or enjoying a nice glass of rose. His other main hobby since 1978 is a co-pilot in rally cars, reaching podium finishes in multiple classes and competing in the Australian rally 5 times!
Daniel Howard
2nd Engineer
"Born and raised in the North West of England, Dan started a land based Engineering career at a young age, completing an engineering apprenticeship with an international quarry and mining company."
After 6 years of hard work in the mining company, he took some well-earned time out to travel the globe. Over a year and a half, and 5 continents later he landed on the beautiful island of Mallorca, which is where he now resides and where his yachting career started. Dan has worked on a variety of sail and motor yachts ranging from 45-95 meters and enjoys traveling and the challenges that the industry brings. During his time off, apart from spending time in the Balearics Dan enjoys traveling the globe and enjoying new cultures and experiences.
Colm Fitzsimmons-Wilson
2nd Engineer-II
"'Fitz' joined Solandge recently as one of our rotating second engineers. He began his career in The British Royal Navy where he worked on Naval Destroyers."
He followed this by spending seven years working as a chief engineer on various 50m yachts. Holding his Y2 Certificate, he is well experienced and equipped to work as part of an engineering team where he ensures guests receive a trouble free trip. In his personal life Fitz is married with three children including identical twins. He spends his time away from the yacht with his family in England. A friendly and amiable person, Fitz is popular with crew and guests alike.
Sam Reid
3rd Engineer
"Sam worked at Finning Caterpillar for five years, as a Marine Service engineer."
Sam spent his youth in the south of England, sailing around the Solent, which is the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland of England. Sam worked at Finning Caterpillar for five years, as a Marine Service engineer. In 2013 Sam joined the yachting industry and has recently joined Solandge. In his spare time, Sam enjoys cycling, wake boarding, motor boating, climbing, rowing and being on the water.
David Swallow
Electrical Technical Engineer-I
"Growing up in London, you would think that David would be afraid of the water, but quite the contrary. He is more at home on and in the water."
David discovered his sailing at an early age where he went on to sail in and win his class in regattas including The Kings Cup in Thailand and The Cowes Week Regatta in the UK. He also spent six years in Portsmouth learning and teaching scuba diving before moving to the warmer waters of Antigua where he ran the Seawolf Dive School. David is an IT wizard and is always excited when he can start a new project. In the past he has worked for a large pharmaceutical company making Prozac and ran an ATM network for a bank. David joins Solandge with a wealth of yachting experience after being with his last yacht for two and half years.
Simon Ross
Electrical Technical Engineer-II
"Simon comes to us on board Solandge from the beautiful county of Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. He brings with him extensive IT/Audio Visual experience from the marine sector."
Having spent his early career in the United Kingdom traveling from north to south working on IT/Audio Visual projects, he decided the challenge of the yachting industry was his destiny. Simon has now spent nine years in yachting, six of these building some of the most prestigious yachts in the world, three as a marine Electronics Engineer with experience gained in many different fields of expertise. His goal is to ensure the smooth running of the communications and entertainment systems as well as all other electronic systems on board. In his spare time Simon loves to play golf and has a competitive handicap of 14.
Interior Crew
Bradie Mustoe
"Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Bradie has spent the past twelve years travelling the world."
Before starting her adventures at sea, she worked for Tokyo Disneyland as a performer in their stage shows. Bradie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Solandge. She has worked as a chief stewardess/purser on board various private and charter yachts ranging from 40m to 134m. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, researching health and fitness, shopping and practicing yoga. Bradie enjoys putting her creativity and skills together to ensure everyone has the best experience possible on-board Solandge.
Jessica Kelly
Chief Stewardess
"Jessica grew up by the pristine beaches of East Coast Queensland, Australia, where she spent much of her childhood by the sand and the sea."
Prior to yachting she worked for her family's home construction business arranging design and colour selections for clients. Jessica has a passion for tap, ballet, jazz and funk dance and had been performing since she was five years old. She has a love for the outdoors, photography, yoga, new challenges and experiencing new cultures. A passion for travelling brought her to the yachting industry five years ago, working on both charter and private yachts. Jessica will charm you with her pleasing manner and gracious efficiency, and will ensure all guests have an incredible stay on board Solandge.
Fiona Verstappen
Service Stewardess
"Born and raised in a small coastal town on the East Coast of Australia, Fiona has spent her life by the ocean."
Her love of sports and the outdoors saw her working for the Professional Golfers Association in Australia before transferring to London to work in Event Co-ordination for Credit-Suisse International. Her first taste for the yachting industry was while working on the pearling boats in Australia in 2007 after returning from travelling throughout Europe and she has been working within the industry ever since. She enjoys all waters sports and traveling the world.
Dani Hinchsliff
Head Housekeeper
"Dani was born and raised on the sunny Gold Coast of Australia. She worked in the airline industry for several years but still wanted to explore more of the world."
She traveled through Thailand, across Europe and completed a ski-season working in ticket sales at Big White in Canada with her husband Reece, before discovering the calm seas, blue skies and new challenges of yachting. Dani has a warm smile and a very keen eye for detail, who, together with her team, will keep the interior of Solandge tip top. She is always at your service.
Jenika Doherty
Service Stewardess
"Jenika grew up surrounded by protected waters and an abundance of marine life, she always felt connected to the ocean."
Jenika's passion for the service industry started quite young and, paired with her love of travel, she developed her skills working internationally in cocktail bars and restaurants. Jenika lived in Mexico for five years where she opened a sushi restaurant and became fluent in Spanish. The yachting industry appealed to her and three years ago she left her life on land for one at sea. She is a certified Yoga instructor and likes to keep active and always enjoys going surfing. Jenika looks forward to providing excellent service and making delicious cocktails to all on board Solandge.
Monique Fifield
Service Stewardess
"Monique grew up competing in surf lifesaving competitions and has a strong passion for the ocean. This is one of the key factors that made her decide on a career in the Yachting industry and she is proud to call Solandge her very first yacht."
Monique comes from the Tropical North East of Australia in Port Douglas but has been living on the Sunshine coast for the past seven years. Monique has traveled extensively through Europe, where she fell in love with Portugal and made it her home for three summers working in bars, cafés and restaurants. Monique is an easygoing, friendly person who loves meeting new people and gaining new experiences. She will make you feel at home whilst on board and is ready to make your experience on Solandge an exceptional one.
Annie de Vries
Service Stewardess
"Annie is from a sunny coastal village in Durban, South Africa."
Annie grew up on the beach and did her schooling from home to allow her a lifestyle of surfing from dawn until dusk. She has traveled extensively and competed in a few international surfing competitions in her early teens. She then found her place in the yachting industry 3 years ago, and has worked on 3 other yachts before joining Solandge. She is an extremely happy, bubbly person who loves to please people. She will be sure to do her best to accommodate you in every way possible.
Lel Munro
"From an early age, Lel has been a keen swimmer, training in the early hours of the morning. In her spare time, Lel enjoys morning swims in the sea."
Lel was born on the south coast of England in a small town called Exeter which is close to the seaside. Lel went to University in Oxford, where she completed a degree in Publishing. After graduating she ventured to the city, making London her home for the next two and a half years, working in Partnership Marketing. In 2014 Lel was struck by cupid when she met and fell for a charming deckhand. Adament not to let go of her catch, Lel decided to leave London and join Ian on board Solandge. From an early age, Lel has been a keen swimmer, training in the early hours of the morning. In her spare time, Lel enjoys morning swims in the sea, making her a cheerful morning person who will be up and about ready to assist you from the moment you wake up on board Solandge.
Viktoriya Bugayova
Housekeeping Stewardess
"Our only Russian speaking crewmember, Viktoryia brings a very individual element to Solandge."
Born in Crimea, Ukraine, Viktoriya comes to us with a degree from the Odessa Marine College. Along with her previous experience on large charter yachts, it is Viktoryia's dedication to her job and beautiful smile that makes her an absolute joy to have on board. When Viki is not busy working she loves to explore new places, listen to her favorite music and read only the most interesting and exciting novels.
Samantha Gedsyk
"Sammie is passionate about her job- from massage, scrubs, wraps and facials, she thrives on helping guests relax and feel amazing."
Samantha or 'Sammie' as she is affectionately known, left home in the south of England when she was 19 to start traveling the world. She studied at collage for 3 years to achieve an NVQ level 3 in beauty therapy, which helped kick start her career in the yachting industry. She began working as a Massage Therapist on large cruise ships enabling her to combine her love for massage and travel. She has worked in Australia, Mexico and Europe and has lived and worked in Dominican Republic and Greece as a Therapist in luxurious day spas.
Annette Clarke
"Annette grew up in the vibrant Australian city of Adelaide. She now calls The Corn Islands home which is off the coast of Nicaragua."
Being at sea for the past 9 years, Annette spent the first half of these years working on cruise ships, where she found her passion and skillset, the laundry. Commonly known as the yachts own 'Martha Stewart', her cooking and sewing skills come in handy. Her friendly, relaxed and professional attitude means your laundry will always be in capable hands.
Victoria Thomas
Laundry Stewardess
"Vic is learning to play the guitar, and after auditioning for X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent she still continues to sing her heart out in the laundry."
Victoria is from Stratford Upon Avon, England originally, however she grew up between Germany and central Canada. Vic is fluent in German and often likes to practice her French when she visits her parents who now reside in France. Her Transient lifestyle led her to a career as a Flight Attendant for Emirates before moving to New Zealand to work as a Travel Agent. Two years ago she traveled to India to complete a yoga instructor's course and is now very passionate about teaching yoga and learning to master the art of acro-yoga. This is her 5th year in the yachting industry and now joins Solandge with plenty of knowledge, experience, a warm smile and a happy and bubbly personality.
Deck Crew
Daniel Chafer
"Daniel hails from the sunny East Coast of Queensland, Australia. He has grown up by the beach and had lived on a surfboard since he could walk."
Daniel has been in the yachting industry since December 2008 and last year completed his Yacht Master Certificate whilst working on both charter and private yachts. He has a vibrant energy with a friendly relaxed nature and will be eager to combine safety and fun into your experience on board Solandge. Daniel has a professional trade in carpentry and prior to yachting he has spent many years working in house construction and boats. Daniel has a passion for photography and has captured some remarkable photographs throughout his travels. He enjoys all types of sports including surfing, skating, wakeboarding and diving.
Reece Hinschliff
Lead Deckhand
"Reece started his love and passion for boats whilst still at school, Down Under on the sandy beaches of the Gold Coast, Australia."
He completed an apprenticeship as a qualified boat builder, learning all aspects of the boat building trade, which has rewarded him with his Lead Deckhand position. Reece has worked all over Australia and New Zealand constructing yachts from 56ft Riviera's to a 200ft super yacht. Reece enjoys all extreme, exciting outdoor activities such as surfing, wakeboarding and snowboarding, as well as travelling and meeting new people - the right fit for Solandge!
Ian Macalister
"Ian joins MY Solandge from the sunny, surfing community of Muizenberg, Cape Town in South Africa."
Ian's love for the water started at an early age where he spent most of his spare time playing water polo and swimming, reaching the proud achievement of representing South Africa in both of these sports. He spent his summers water-skiing, wakeboarding and working as a volunteer lifeguard. Ian's sporting passion stemmed into his studies where he completed a degree in Sports Science at Stellenbosch University. He brings with him an extremely strong work ethic, fun personality and robust physical perfection. Ian will be on the swim platform waiting to assist in any water activities you wish to indulge in.
John Pares
"John was born and raised on the south coast of England in the small town of Sidmouth."
He has spent his life living by the sea. This gave him the instinctive and expected passion for the water and everything to do with it. He gained entry to Bournemouth University to study Law, however his love for the ocean was stronger and he began a career in the yachting industry. He has recently joined Solandge and has already proved himself as a very valuable member of the deck team. John is active in sports, his favourites are soccer, tennis, kayaking and hockey, with his main passion being rugby. Being one of the few Englishmen on board, this bring some interesting banter to the crew mess at game time. Johnny is an extremely polite and well-mannered young man who is well liked by his peers and guests alike.
Ben Kirk
"Ben 'The Thunder from Down Under' Kirk joins the team on Solandge from the Gold Coast of Australia. "
His passion for boating began as a teenager, where he gained a school based apprenticeship with Riviera Marine Group. He successfully completed his Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction. Ben also has extensive hydraulic engineering experience. Ben delivers an enthusiastic, energetic nature to Solandge. He enjoys keeping fit, surfing, wakeboarding and interacting with new people. With his marine based background and his willingness to help means that he fits in well in the deck team. He will ensure your experience on board exceeds expectations.
Jay Turley
"Jay hails from central England, where working at sea is not a very clear choice of a career. However this did not stop Jay, who's strong work ethic and desire to travel made the yachting industry extremely appealing to him."
Jay previously worked as a personal trainer and coached sports to school children. In his spare time Jay enjoys music, as well as football, skiing, attempting to keep fit and extreme sports, such as sky diving. He is hoping to continue to do more jumps in the future. Jay has a relaxed, calm nature. He loves to meet new people and is looking forward to welcoming you onto Solandge.
Jason Clarke
"Jason gained a love for the ocean, the outdoors and nature from an early age."
Jason grew up in South Africa's beautiful city of Durban. He spent his school days excelling in swimming, rugby and water polo, representing provincial teams in both water polo and rugby. He continued his studies at Stellenbosch University where he gained a degree in Animal Science. After finalizing his studies he traveled throughout America and completed a Ski season in Aspen. His love for adventure and traveling lead him into the yachting industry. Jason has a keen and positive nature; he is always looking to learn new things and help out wherever needed. In his spare time you will find him somewhere in the great outdoors- swimming, fishing, mountain biking or hiking.
Ricky Schoeman
"Ricky developed a passion for the ocean and a great love for the outdoors at a very young age."
Ricky hails from the South Coast of Durban, South Africa. He enjoys surfing, diving and any extreme sport which sees him anywhere outside on the water. He joined the yachting industry in 2012 after studying Economics in Environmental Science at Rhodes University. Ricky is friendly, outgoing and has an easy going and relaxed nature and an infectious smile.
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Casas do Pátio - Porto
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- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 4050 Porto, Portugal
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|Property ID
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This apartment has 1 big bathroom with bathtub and a smaller one with shower. This unique typology a duplex, in the top floor where a magnificent lounge has been created with 3 single beds is connected to another room with 1 more single bed and to a bathroom.
In the bottom floor you have a living room with a sofa bed suitable for 2 persons and there is a kitchen in an open space where you have also the dining room. Also in this bottom floor you have 1 more room with a double bed and a bathroom.
Nearby you can find Clérigos Tower, Bolsa Palace, Ferreira Borges Market, visit the wine cellars of Porto and the Cais de Gaia simply walking across D. Luís Bridge and get the chance to do a Cruise in the River. You can find restaurants and bars from 1 minute walking from the apartment. The Bus stop it's just 2 min. walking and the metro station at 500m.
Nearby you can rent bicycles, program a guide visit and get the tram to the beach in a beautiful trip across the river Douro.
So much to do around, speak with us.
House rulesNo smoking
No pets
Late check in, after 22:00, with additional fee of € 20
|Price for > 4 guests
|R 152 ZAR per guest/night extra
|Maximum nights
|8 months
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|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
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Great apartment - or rather: great choice of apartments, because we had the opportunity to choose between several. Extremely attentive and helpful host. Thank you, João, we already have told friends about you and your apartments.
We had a great time! The apartment is very well located, a few steps from the Douro and not far from downtown and the historic district. João our host gave us a warm welcome and was always available and full of good advice. Apart from work can be a bit annoying (the windows do not have double glazing) in the street during our stay, everything was pushed recommend it!
Nous avons passé un séjour formidable !
L'appartement est très bien situé, a quelques pas du Douro et non loin du centre ville et du quartier historique.
João notre hôte nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et s'est toujours montré disponible et plein de bons conseils.
Mis a part des travaux parfois un peu gênants (les fenetres ne disposent pas de double vitrage) dans la rue durant notre séjour, tout me pousse a le recommander !
Beautifully renovated apartment in nice neighborhood close to all attractions Porto.Appartement is tastefully furnished and equipped with typical Porto decoraties.Dit everything makes you immediately feel at home. Apartment 4 is more than 6 persons but otherwise a must, we had a great stay!
Prachtig gerenoveerd appartement in gezellige buurt dichtbij alle bezienswaardigheden van Porto.Appartement is smaakvol ingericht en voorzien van typische Porto decoraties.Dit alles maakt dat je je er meteen thuisvoelt. Appartement is eerder 4 dan 6 persoons maar verder een aanrader, wij hadden een geweldig verblijf!
The apartment was the right results for us in Porto. Very centrally located, nice, clean and bright rooms. This city we will visit again.
Die Wohnung war der richtige Treffer für uns in Porto. Sehr zentral gelegen, schön eingerichtet, helle Zimmer und sauber.
Diese Stadt werden wir wieder besuchen.
My husband and I stayed 3 nights in this lovely apartment in the centre of Porto. The host (Joao) did everything imaginable to make our stay a success including airport pick up and drop off and suggestions of what to see and where to eat in the city. The apartment was incredibly spacious and comfortable and just a short walk from the river and other major attractions. Very moderately priced, we would thoroughly recommend this apartment for a short or longer stay.
A beautifull room, lots of space, lovely decoration.
Very near by the river.
We had a wonderfull time in Porto. Thanks to Joao!
Very warm welcome from Joao (expressed very well in French). The apartment was very nice, comfortable and renovated, and very well located in the historical district.
Accueil très chaleureux de Joao (qui s'exprime en plus très bien en français).
L'appartement était très agréable, confortable et rénové, et surtout très bien situé dans le quartier historique.
Very nice apartment, ideally located near the harbor, perfect for strolling Porto. Bravo for decoration.
Très bel appartement, idéalement situé près du port, parfait pour se balader à Porto. Bravo pour la décoration.
It has been very nice our trip for Porto. We now are fans of this beauty city.
Joao .. great, very attentive. The apartment exceeded our expectations. Very convenient. Totally recommended.
Joao..genial, muy atento.
El apartamento, superó nuestras expectativas. Muy bien situado. Totalmente recomendable.
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