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Tada! Hiya everyone. So yeah, this is the last chapter and I can't believe I'm ending this Thanks so much for the reviews and faves coz without 'em I won't be able to finish it. Oh and the surprise! I drew something! *evil grin* Finally, my recently created DA account will have something. mwahaha! So there. That's all I can rant for now. teehee! And oh oh BTW! I'm so sorry if I made Sasuke sound weak *cries* I really did punish him, always getting his ass saved by Naruto. GOMEN!
So here you go, chappie 17. Enjoy ^^
Ciao! Ciao!
Disclaimer: Naruto ish not mine
"You sure about this?"
"Hai, Tsunade-sama. Don't worry about me; I need to help out in the Himura case."
It was a day after the big fight that damaged one fourth of forest, located at the north of Konoha. Many travellers and shinobis were surprised at the impact it had done. People living nearby had seen the bright light that consumed the whole forest on that night, and the howl of a monstrous beast that gave them fear. Even Konoha didn't miss effect of the battle, receiving bits of shaking ground.
"Does Sakura know?" the voice asked in a worried tone, it was the Hokage.
"Just hand this to her and everything will be fine."
The two females stared at the silent figure that had been asleep for twenty-four hours since she was brought back along with the sole survivor of the Uchiha clan. The Hokage felt a big relief as she saw them entering the village gates. It was like, she hasn't been breathing the whole time they were in the mission. For them to successfully accomplish the mission without getting severe injuries felt like she'd won a ninja war.
"I'm glad Sakura-hime and the others defeated Akito." She brushed her fingertips on the girl's face before turning to leave.
"Are you coming back?"
"Of course. Plus I trust the Uchiha in taking good care of her."
A snicker erupted from Tsunade's lips while taking a peek at the other figure that also occupies the same room. It was a request made by the Rookie 9 and without Naruto's constant babbling that irritated her causing her patience to quickly vanish; she would've settled separate rooms for the two. Love birds huh? She thought smiling mentally. The young Uchiha also slept for a whole day, probably still in the process of recovering his strength. She was utterly shocked when Naruto told her that Sakura revived him with her power.
"I should get going." Her crimson eyes closed as she left the room, leaving Tsunade alone watching the two people in silence.
Chirp. Chirp. Chirp.
Twitch. Twitch.
Uchiha Sasuke wondered why are there still annoying birds in heaven. Shouldn't it be quiet and peaceful? But why would be in heaven in the first place? Perhaps the birds are the torture in hell since he hated them very much. He moved and was shocked to feel the soft hug of the material beneath him. It was too comfortable to be placed in hell.
Heaven or hell, we are NOT dead you big dumb ass!
What are you-
Following his inner consciousness, he squinted at the beaming rays of the sun that hit his face. Blinking to clear his vision, he saw his surroundings painted in white and peach. He was lying beside a window, a small table placed beside it and that he was indeed in a bed. He tried to sit up, but the moment his muscles moved, he winced, sending him back to bed (A/N: The bed is elevated at the upper/head part! XD). He scanned his surroundings and saw a streak of pink.
"Sakura? How-"
"About time you wake up, TEME!"
That loud obnoxious voice caught his attention as he whirled his head around and saw the blond ninja smiling widely at him. He stood at the edge of his bed, an accusing finger pointed at him. The Uchiha rolled his eyes at the sight of him and ignored him causing a smack of Naruto's hand on his arm that was still in pain.
"What the FUCK was that for?" He seethed, clenching his fists under the covers. The contact sent jolts of pain throughout his whole body, a stifled laugh choking Naruto. He muttered an apology and sat on the window pane watching the completely annoyed Uchiha glaring daggers at him.
"Sorry teme. Just happy that you're finally awake after twenty-four fucking hours!" the hyper ninja exclaimed.
"Hn. How the hell am I alive?"
With his lips he pointed towards the sleeping girl as a response to his question. When he received an unsatisfied grunt, Naruto sighed and began explaining the whole scene after he 'died'. Starting from his 'lame and unromantic' confession according to the blond who was almost Amaterasu'ed by Sasuke's sharingan to Sakura's snapped emotions that destroyed Akito's incantation, hence receiving the power to revive him back…
And accomplish our second goal… -sigh- I'M SO EXCITED! I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!
"But your confession-"
"Was really helpful and I just hope you mean itTeme."
His last statement sent silence infesting the whole room. Naruto held a serious expression, staring intensely at Sasuke who looked away while in deep thought. He glanced at the still resting girl who looked peaceful, breathing evenly. He thought; does he really love her? Or the words just came out suddenly…
Hiss. Glare. Sharingan activates.
"Chill Sasuke teme!" Raising his hands in apology while smiling sheepishly, Naruto felt great seeing the Uchiha twitch in pain. Truly, it is rare for the Uchiha Sasuke to be in excessive pain after battle since it was always he who ends up crippled in bed. Such authority he has right now as another smack was tempting his hands.
"Anyway, I better get going. I have to ask Baa-chan about something. And remember; exclude your clan restoring urges if you're thinking about your love for Sakura-chan!"
He almost, almost hit a direct flame attack on Naruto's too happy face, disappearing in an instant, leaving him alone in the room again.
Well, for once I agree with the dobe. Aside from our sexual-
Shut it.
… to screw her senselessly once we return to the mansion-
Will you just shut up for once?
Finally, fucking son of a bitch.
I do like Sakura-chan!
I told you to shut up-
FOR ONCE. And I did! Stop denying it you emotional dumb ass. You love her.
How the hell did you know?
Coz I… AM YOUR GODDAMN FUCKING CONSCIENCE! I AM THE EXPRESSIVE UCHIHA SASUKE! One that holds every single emotion you lock in this EMO brain of yours you mother-
I get it. Now fuck off.
Pfft .You better confess now. By the way…I still am unhappy that you didn't call me out when you KISSED, or rather FRENCH KISSED Sakura-chan! YOU CHEATER!
Hn. –smirk-
WHY YOU! I could've have made things hotter, like a moaning Sakura-chan while she's trapped between us and a tree –chuckle- while we grind our har-
The reason why I didn't have second thoughts about kissing her, horny asshole.
Her voice disturbed his thoughts, his head instantly turning to see the smiling girl who yawned. Looking at her, he noticed that her cat features were gone. He grunted in reply and closed his eyes reflecting back on his so called feelings. Well she did have an effect on him, especially when she acts strangely on him, recalling Kazehime's threat. And the way he got angry when she didn't tell him the truth, he felt extreme pain on that.
Like I've said… WE FUCKING LOVE HER! Minus the sexual urges!
He felt her weight on top of his body, which meant… nothing. He felt nothing, no freaking pain at all. He stared at the snuggling girl on top of him, giggling lightly to herself. "Sakura, did you do-"
"Hai Sasuke-kun. I heard you whine a while ago so… Sakura-chan thinks you're not fully healed yet." She looked up and smiled giddily like nothing happened at all. Everything about the gruesome battle that almost killed him and lost Sakura was forgotten. But the most important thing was that, Akito is gone.
"Neh is Sasuke-kun's mission… done?" he heard her mumble, frowning as she stared sideways changing the mood. Even without her cat ears, he can imagine them facing down whenever she experiences sadness. He scowled at this, hating it to the core and motioned to sit up. Facing her with jade orbs still not looking at his, he replied.
"Uhm… I can't stay with you anymore."
He raised an eyebrow and waited for her answer. She's leaving?
"Isn't it I only stayed at your place since you have to protect me-"
"Says who?"
Sakura blinked twice and realized she pulled into his chest, perfectly hearing his heartbeat. His hand was flat on her back, causing her to blush furiously and her own heartbeat to quicken its pace. It was really, really rare for him to show little affections, Sakura thought. Plus being always by his side… the idea made her blush increase, feels so safe. If Kaa-san is still here, I bet she'll have no second thoughts on making Sasuke my husband… kyaaah! Images of him and her being crowned as the prince and princess caused a fluttery feeling to surge inside her, Sasuke-kun suits the prince outfit… waah! Why am I even thinking about this? Her thoughts were only disturbed when he called her with a slightly irritated voice. Panicking, she quickly made an answer, noticing she hasn't answered him yet and to have some fun for a while… evil smile.
"Nyaah. I thought I'm going to sleep with Neji-kun." She nuzzled his chest, giggling when he scoffed. Sakura wondered why Sasuke has a very addictive scent, grateful that her cat senses are now gone or else she has to fight the temptation of sticking to the Uchiha until forever.
Why that Hyuuga! WHAT'S IN HIM THAT SHE ALWAYS GOES FOR THAT FUCKING PUPILESS FAG!
She looked up and poked his cheek, grinning cheekily when he raised an eyebrow. "Sasuke-kun's… jealous?" He caught her index finger and answered a very firm "No." But Sakura noted the vein that popped out the moment 'Neji-kun' was mentioned.
"You're a bad liar Sasuke-kun!" She exclaimed using her other hand to poke his cheek, enjoying what she was doing.
"There's nothing to be jealous of."
Uchiha Sasuke has the urge to Tsukiyomi Hyuuga Neji. He is not angry at him. We're just fucking jealous! But he knew Sakura was only playing around him, but every single time Neji comes out of her mouth it was so damn annoying. Putting that aside he should already be grateful since Hyuuga can never touch Sakura the way he does, like hugging and giving her piggy back rides. He can never touch her smooth skin. Che. No fucking way.
Is it bad to be so possessive over our freakin' mistress? I only want her to say Sasuke-kun here, Sasuke-kun there, with a bit of 'harder Sasu-'
Shut. The. Fuck. Up.
"Neh Sasuke-kun… anou… can I ask you something?" She finally faced him, her blush still visible on her face.
She opened her mouth, but closed it again, feeling so nervous about the question she'll ask. Sure he was protecting her and makes sure she's always fine, but it was all part of his mission. She mentally cried, hating herself for remembering it. But it was the key that made her gain control over her power, his words saved her.
"Your question?"
She looked sideways.
"Does Sasuke-kun…"
He stared at her impatiently, wondering if Neji's name will come out again.
"Means… his…" She gulped, biting her lip nervously before staring at his onyx orbs.
"… I love you?" Her hands covered her reddened face, unable to face the result pondering if he'll just scowl and tell her it was all part of the plan; raise an eyebrow like he knows nothing at all; tell her that she was just dreaming; Gaah. Rejection is too much.
He smirked at her, seeing where this was going. He removed her hands, revealing a blushing Sakura then asked her. "Do you mean yours?"
She nodded slowly and was shocked when he gave a low chuckle, sending shivers down her spine. His face leaned towards her, his breath fanning her face with his smirk still plastered on his handsome face.
"So am I."
Giving her no chance to retort, he sealed her lips, catching her off guard at his sudden act. He pulled her into a deep, passionate kiss missing the taste of her strawberry lips. She shyly responded, tugging at his shirt as she felt her body lying on top of his with his hand securing her back while the other tangled on her hair. He licked her lip asking for an entrance which she hesitantly granted, moaning softly when she felt his tongue enter coaxing hers to play with his.
OHHH… GAWD. Such sweet delicious mouth! I wanna tongue fuck her!
Her hands reached for his raven hair still drowned in their passionate kiss, wanting more of the Uchiha. She felt his hand travel down to her back in a slow manner causing her to slip out a soft mewl in his mouth, blushing furiously in her current situation.
Too busy in their passionate make-out session, they failed to notice another presence that entered the room and gasped at the glorious sight. A very dominant Uchiha who had his hands wrapped around the girl, while he ravished her mouth fiercely whilst Sakura seemed to be the submissive one caused the intruder to blush and quickly gained her composure.
They instantly pulled apart, panting heavily as they faced the Hokage.
"H-h-hokage-s-sama!" the girl stuttered, sitting up her face darker than red. Sasuke only remained silent, blaming himself mentally for not noticing Tsunade's presence.
Shut up! It's your fault we didn't notice her!
Uh-huh! It's not my fault I was too enticed in our goddamn French kiss with her! I wonder if she can deep-
"Uchiha Sasuke!"
"Sorry if I…" she fake coughed, "interrupted your heated discussion. You may continue after I checked up on you."
The Hokage hid her evil smile unable to believe that Uchiha Sasuke is one hell of a kisser. She was damn right sure he was the one who initiated it. There is no single way, innocent Sakura would do that. She sighed in frustration, Damn. I should've brought a camera or something.
Her plan was to only give something to Sakura and check their conditions after Naruto visited her in the office telling her that Sasuke was already awake and that he still is in pain. Worried she hastily went to the hospital expecting them to behave in their own beds, not tangled in a single bed; particularly Sasuke's with Sakura on top of him as they kissed passionately with a bit of moans that really made Tsunade's innocent eyes widen. Who would've thought Sasuke has hormone rage? Well, what do you expect from a shinobi who wants to repopulate his clan?
"Seeing your earlier act tells me that you're both free to go, right Sasuke?" Her hazel eyes peered over the man who had a cold look in his face, staring at her with bored eyes.
"Hn. What exactly do you want?" He asked her bluntly.
"Hmm… to excited for the next round eh?" She was rewarded with a glare but was unfazed and pulled out something from her pocket. In her hand was a glittering pendant made of ruby, shaped like a petal of cherry blossom. Its lace was made of a silky white ribbon. Sakura stared at the object intensely; it was familiar, she'd seen it a countless times when she was a child.
Tsunade handed the necklace to the girl who seemed confused but relieved. She looked up and asked the hokage.
"How did you get this? Only Xhaina…" She stopped in mid-sentence, a smile grazing her lips as she realized one thing. "She's safe." She whispered in relief, closing the important material in her hand. It belonged to her mother, and it was supposed to be given to her once she and Akito gets married.
"Kaa-san must have given it to Xhaina-chan before we escaped…"
"She told me she won't be back for a while and that she trusts Sasuke in taking good care of you." She chuckled evilly getting the idea why Xhaina emphasized the 'good' part.
She motioned her leave, glancing at the two for the last time before walking away. The room was once again in silence as Sakura gazed at the necklace then asked for Sasuke's help to place it on hers. Even without Xhaina by her side, the thought of her alive and well was a big relief. Without her, she won't be able to overcome the loss of her parents and keep in mind that they'll always watching her from behind. Once tied, the girl faced him with a confused look recalling Tsunade's earlier statement then suddenly blurted out.
"Sasuke-kun, what does she mean by another round?"
He raised his eyebrow in amusement but slowly, his smug smirk carved into his face causing Sakura to blush madly. Looking around to make sure no one's going to interrupt them again; he whispered something hotly in her ear that made her gulp and the sound of a body hitting the mattress echoed in the room. He deserves a reward doesn't he? Taking care of a very teasing half human, half neko is a huge pain in the crotch especially when she's oblivious to her actions.
"S-sasuke-kun?" She stared nervously his onyx orbs that eyed her like a prey. And to make things worse, she was now below him, meaning, no escape. Kyaah.
"So where we Sakura?" He asked her playfully, his lips grazing on her neck ready to nip her smooth skin. He was answered by a wail from the girl that helplessly pushed him away while turning into a shade of his favorite food. Too bad she tastes better than tomatoes.
MWAHAHAHA! Finally! About fucking time we fuck the shit out of Sakura-chan! Note to self, Amaterasu every single disturbance!
The End :)
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Zittrain focuses on the potential alienation and opportunities for abuse that can arise with the growth of distributed online production. He also contemplates the thin line that separates exploitation from volunteering in the context of online communities and collaboration.
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The apartment consists of the master bedroom with 5 ft bed and the second bedroom with 2 twin beds of 3 ft each.
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Hi Lorraine,
we have been booking with owners direct for a few years now and never had a bad apt,but overall yours has to be the best one we have rented.the apt and complex were first class and for us could not be in a better location,we went to pdc twice last year and to be honest we will not be returning after seeing costa tequise,plenty of bars and restaraunts to suit whatever mood your in.
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Hi Lorraine,
we have been booking with owners direct for a few years now and never had a bad apt,but overall yours has to be the best one we have rented.the apt and complex were first class and for us could not be in a better location,we went to pdc twice last year and to be honest we will not be returning after seeing costa tequise,plenty of bars and restaraunts to suit whatever mood your in.
we will be returning next year!!
So overall a great holiday, apt and area, would highly recommend to people
Hope to be there next year.
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Fantastic apartment
This was my first holiday let and what a fantastic place it was! The pictures certainly did the apartment justice. Great location in Costa Teguise, a Spar supermarket is literally 1 minute away and plenty of bars to start your evening a stones through away. We even extended our stay by another 2 days.
My husband wants to come back again some day!
We have just booked this apartment again for next year. We can`t praise it enough, its location is ideal for us. Close enough to the shops and bars without being affected by any noise. Always a lovely welcome pack to greet us and a spotlessly clean apartment. The sun terrace is perfect, in fact we hardly move from it all day! The sun is on it from first thing in the morning until it sets. 2 good sized bedrooms, lovely large lounge with leather couches and a TV, a kitchen well stocked with pots, pans and crockery. Can`t wait to get back there. Always great service from Lorraine.
took my money and ran
stayed here two years ago with no problem.
re booked for this year and paid in full.
two weeks before holiday emailed,phoned(answer machine),text for address and key details to no avail,
done all three again two days before dept and recieved text to say i had the wrong number,the same number i have had replies from before and the same number on this website.
not only lost this payment but also lost flight costs has i could not re book another holiday in time.
thank you lorraine i hope you sleep well at night.
i hope this review will help others who have already booked.
Perfect place.
Outstanding apartment in a fantastic complex. I cannot speak highly enough of this gem of a place. Have stayed here for a number of years and it is a perfect home from home. Just returned from 25 days in the apartment and have had such a wonderful time. This is a perfect place for young families. Just perfect in every way. Thank you Lorraine.
Fabulous stay at this apt
I've just spent a fabulous week in this apt- the best one I've ever been in. The apt was accessible at ground level -no stairs. Spacious, spotlessly clean and suitable to meet all of our needs and very tastily decorated with lots of lamps and beautiful pictures in every room. A well equipped kitchen, washing machine available. Great dining space with very comfortable chairs. Sitting area loungers were very comfortable and tv etc easy to use. Best of all was the patio which was a sun trap all day. Table and brolly made it suitable for al fresco dining and plenty of space for sun loungers. (Would have liked 3 of those as there were 3 of us). No disturbances or noise so we had no distractions. Spar shop was visible from the apt and a good shopping complex a short way up suitable for all holiday shopping. A few nice eating aress alongside with good value and friendly service. Swimming pool available at any time as part of the complex with no crowding issues at all. Weather was fab all the time we were there and yet it was nice and cool at night. No flies or insects which was an added bonus. (Except a friendly hornet who was building her nest in one corner and was fascinating to watch - she minded her business and we minded ours.) wish I was still there and would definitely go there again. Thank you Lorraine for making such a lovely service available for people to holiday and relax in.
We have just returned from two weeks holiday, in this lovely apartment. Very large and roomy, very well furnished, stylish lamps, pictures, lovely bedding and comfortable king size bed.Good size TV .
Great large outside very sheltered terrace,table chairs ,sun loungers.large parasol. Everything you need to make your holiday special is there. Spar supermarket 5 mins away, shops, beach 10-15 mins. Would really highly recommend ,
Had wonderful holiday......
Activity and Interests
The apartment is located about 10 min walk from the main beach of Playa Las Cucharas. This is a lovely beach for both adults and children alike, where you can enjoy windsurfing, swimming and making sand castles.
There is a selection of shops and bars only 5 min walk from the apartment and the center of the resort is only 10-15 min walk, which boasts a market in Pueblo Marinero every Friday night.
Costa Teguise also boasts the only water park on the island, which is a great day out for the family.
There is also a great golf course to be had here in Costa Teguise. It is a well established course, and can prove to be a challenge to the best golfer at anytime.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
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|Additional Nights
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1 Jun 2017 - 17 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add £7 per night, per additional guest
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7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add £7 per night, per additional guest
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
Occupancy is based on two people sharing. Each extra person is charged at £ 25.00 per person per week, adult or child.
A deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking and the balance payable 4 weeks prior to holiday arrival
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund for cancellations more than 7 days before check-in date.
- 100% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.
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Property Type
- apartment
- Family
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Cooking Utensils
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Television
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible
Location Type
- beach
- near the sea
Leisure Activities
- walking
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- golf
- paragliding
- diving
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Floor Area
- 90 m²
- Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, Travel cot available
- 1 double and 1 twin.
- Balcony
- Terrace
- 4 garden chairs
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 4
- pets not allowed
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The study doesn't show that diet drinks cause depression and the researchers stress their findings don't provide an explanation. They looked at more than 263,900 U.S. adults ages 50 to 71 who answered questions about their beverage consumption between the years 1995 and 1996. About 10 years later (from 2004 to 2006), the same people were asked if a doctor had diagnosed them with depression since the year 2000.
People who regularly drank four or more cans of any type of soda a day were 30 percent more likely to have received a diagnosis of depression than people who did not drink soda, said Dr. Honglei Chen of the National Institutes of Health, who led the study. The risk of depression was especially high for people who drank diet soda -- a 31 percent increased risk compared to a 22 percent increased risk for those who drank regular soda, the researchers said.
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The Volunteer Conference and Celebration provides adult members the opportunity to explore leadership through training sessions and workshops, network and recognize outstanding volunteer achievements.
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FX School, is a digital media institute that deals in educating courses in photography, filmmaking, visual effects, graphic design, and animation and digital art. Abhyudaya Morarka, Director, FX School spoke to Ekta Sharma Verma about recent developments in FX School and what motivated the brand to hop on the franchise bandwagon.
What is the story behind FX School? How it started and what was the inspiration?
I was fortunate to experience great education in India and US. I enjoyed exploring new areas of interest and learnt new things. This was the driving force behind my interest in bringing a world-class education institute to India which was addressing new areas in a qualitative manner. Soon thereafter, I met our (National Award Winning) Academic Director, C B Arun Kumar, through a common friend and everything grew from that point.
What strategies you employ to maintain the standards of your company?
In any service oriented business, it's all about people. We have done everything we can, to attract the best talent who are not only experienced and accomplished industry professionals but are knowledge-sharing too. The other equally important thing is that my mentor and I devoted lots of time and resources to establish a culture that defined us. We operate in an industry that is occupied by those who are not only creative and artistic in nature, but are deeply passionate about what they do. So, it was really important to us that we foster an environment of fun without sacrificing quality. When you visit us you will see that everyone here really loves what they do and have fun while they do it, yet produce world class work.
What are your future expansion strategies?
We have a target to open 10-20 centers this year and around 20+ by next year. We wish to first expand to the top 30 cities in India where there is growing aspiration and demand among the youth for training in digital media and photography. We will be expanding the services of our International partner so that the students from all parts of India get the benefit of the Australian FXPHD Certification.
What motivated you to take franchise route for your business expansion?
In India we have unbelievably creative talent, deeply embedded in every corner that is totally untapped. Most of these folks are unable to travel away from their hometown and move to a large and expensive metro city in order to explore their options and develop their talent. Franchising was clearly the best way to reach them.
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After graduating in Industrial Design, Chiara Ferrari has developed her professional experience at architecture and design firms such as Future Systems, Heatherwick Studio, Lovegrove Studio, Zaha Hadid Architects, as well as Lissoni Associati in Milan – specialising in Interior and Furniture Design. In 2015 she will sit on the D&AD Professional Awards Spatial Design Jury.
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I believe any successful design project should reflect the intersection between growing technology, client brief and contemporary / local culture.
In addition, Spatial Design should also aim to offer a unique experience to its target users, one that involves the senses, integrates technology, or challenges the use of materials.
When judging at Awards, such as D&AD, inspiring ideas, a good response to the brief, and high quality of execution are key aspects of the judging criteria.
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Q) I've been suffering from athlete's foot on and off over the past few years. Do you know of any effective natural remedies?-M.N., via e-mail
A) Athlete's foot, medically known as 'tinea pedis', is a contagious fungal infec-tion of the foot that typically causes scaling, flaking and itching between the toes. The fungi responsible for it are called 'dermato-phytes'. These mould-like organisms thrive in warm, moist environments and, when they invade the superficial layer of the skin, they cause the skin cells to overreproduce, resulting in a thickened, scaly skin. As the fungi spread, so does the infection.
Despite its name, athlete's foot can affect anyone. In fact, around 17 per cent of the UK population are suffering from athlete's foot at any given time (Drug Ther Bull, 2002; 40: 53-4).
Getting rid of the infection usually involves one of the many antifungal creams, powders or tablets that are available by prescription or over the counter. However, a number of these are linked to nasty side-effects such as contact dermatitis (clotrimazole), liver damage (terbinafine) and gastrointestinal effects (most oral antifungals) (Nippon Ika Daigaku Zasshi, 1996; 63: 356-64; Ann Hepatol, 2003; 2: 47-51; Ugeskr Laeger, 2003; 165: 1436-8).
Fortunately, the evidence shows that, in many cases, natural agents can be just as-or even more-effective as drugs are at fighting the fungi that cause athlete's foot.
Natural alternatives
- Essential oils. Several of these concentrated plant oils appear to be helpful against athlete's foot because of their antifungal activity.
In one study, 158 patients with tinea pedis were treated with either tea tree oil (25- or 50-per-cent solution) or a placebo twice daily for four weeks. Tea tree oil was significantly more effective than the placebo at curing the infection (Australas J Dermatol, 2002; 43: 175-8).
In another trial, a 10-per-cent tea tree oil cream reduced symptoms of athlete's foot (scal-ing, inflammation, itching and burning) more effectively than either the synthetic antifungal tolnaftate or placebo (Australas J Dermatol, 1992; 33: 145-9).
Other essential oils that may also work are bitter orange, oregano, thyme, cinnamon bark, lemongrass, clove, peppermint, lavender, basil and sage (Int J Dermatol, 1996; 35: 448-9; J Int Soc Sports Nutr, 2007; 4: 3). Try adding a few drops of one or more of these essential oils-with some ordin-ary salt to enhance fungicidal activity-to a foot spa or bowl of hot water, and soak your feet for 20 minutes (Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi, 2007; 48: 27-36).
As some people are sensitive to certain essential oils, always do a skin-patch test before using an oil for the first time, and avoid their prolonged use.
- Herbs. A number of herbs have been traditionally used in Mexico to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot. One of them, Solanum chrysotrichum (giant devil's fig), was found to be just as effective as the drug keto-conazole (in the form of a 2-per-cent cream) in a double-blind study of 101 patients. A standard-ized extract of the herb was regularly applied to the affected area for four weeks (Planta Med, 2003; 69: 390-5).
In a similar study, the herb Ageratina pichinchensis (snake-root) also showed powerful anti-fungal activity against athlete's foot (Planta Med, 2006; 72: 1257-61).
If you can't track down these herbal preparations, try garlic. A compound found in garlic known as 'ajoene' appears to have potent antifungal properties. In a study of 34 patients using a 0.4-per-cent ajoene cream daily, 79 per cent were completely free of athlete's foot after just one week; the rest were cured within two weeks. What's more, all participants were still free of infection three months later (Mycoses, 1996; 39: 393-5).
In another trial, 1-per-cent ajoene cream was more effective for treating athlete's foot than topically applied terbinafine (J Am Acad Dermatol, 2000; 43: 829-32).
As ajoene cream is not yet available commercially, you could try applying crushed raw garlic to the affected area once a day.
- Ozone therapy. Vegetable oils exposed to ozone gas are showing promise in the treatment of fungal infections. In a study of 200 patients with athlete's foot, twice-daily application of ozonized sunflower oil (Oleozon) proved to be just as effective as the topical antifungal ketoconazole. After six months, around 80 per cent of patients using either Oleozon or ketoconazole were completely cured-with no side-effects. The Oleozon-treated group remained fungus-free six months later (Mycoses, 2002; 45: 329-32).
Avoiding athlete's foot
Keep feet clean and dry. Dry your feet thoroughly after washing, especially between the toes, and change your socks frequently.
- Let your feet breathe. Wear well-ventilated shoes, such as sandals, to let air get to your feet.
- Alternate between different shoes. This allows each pair to dry out after being worn.
- Protect your feet. Wear flip-flops or shower shoes when using communal showers, pools, fitness centres and other public areas.
- Avoid sharing. Never share your shoes, socks or towels with others.
- Choose natural materials. Cotton socks and leather footwear are preferable to nylon socks and plastic footwear, both of which increase sweating.
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Broadwick Street in Soho has come a long way since 1854 when local physician John Snow traced the source of a cholera outbreak in slum dwellings to a communal water pump which had been installed above a cesspit.
His discovery led to fundamental change to the water and waste systems of London, transforming the city's public hygiene.
A heritage plaque marks the spot, alongside a former police tenement block that has been redeveloped by Barratt into swish apartments — a modern example of Soho's "sanitisation".
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1/20 Wardian London
From £577,500: apartments with private "sky gardens" at two linked towers close to Canary Wharf. These big outdoor spaces of up to 400sq ft are enclosed at each end and set back for wind protection, allowing year-round use. Buyers can also pay for bespoke design packages provided by EcoWorld Ballymore, the developer. Call 0800 404 8855.
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2/20 Fulham Riverside
From £3.9 million: five-storey townhouses overlooking the water have lifts to each floor at Fulham Riverside, a new 401-home scheme on a site of more than eight acres with a wide riverside promenade, landscaped communal gardens and a refurbished jetty. Call 020 7751 3999.
3/20 Radstock Street
From £3.6 million: set across two low-rise blocks with exteriors of limestone, smoked black brick and extensive glazing, flats range from 2,000sq ft to 4,000sq ft. The homes are part of a fast-growing creative quarter next to the Royal College of Art's Battersea campus. Call 020 7937 9600.
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From £950,000 : Set behind two handsome Victorian buildings, these smart apartments in the heart of theatreland are perfect for culture vultures.Studio 51 was home to the legendary Sixties jazz club where Eric Clapton played his first gig and the Rolling Stones held a residency.
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From £1,250,000: A fresh crop of family houses in good-value parts of south-west London have been unveiled. Within a gated mews are Georgian-style four-bedroom townhouses with portico entrances, first-floor terraces and rooftop dormers.
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From £3,995,000: Two penthouses are perched above an anonymous-looking Nineties apartment block. The impressive sky garden room comes complete with kitchen, bar, barbecue area, seating and open fire for al-fresco entertaining.
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From £1,077,000: Ashburnham Mews is a redevelopment of an old council-owned street cleaning depot. The Zone 1 smart homes boast super-fast fibre, allowing control of heating and lighting - and offers alerts when the fridge needs re-stocking.
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9/20 Fitzbourne
From £2.63 million: The Fitzbourne is a tasteful refurbishment of a classic Victorian red-brick mansion block in Fitzrovia that now incorporates two triplex penthouses with terrace and close views of the BT Tower. Call CBRE on 020 7420 3050.
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From £825,000: Built in attractive mellow brick, these houses in Vauxhall range up to 1,744 sq ft and have double-height void spaces and sheltered courtyard gardens and terraces. Each flat has either a garage or allocated parking behind the gated entrance. Call estate Daniel Cobb on 020 7222 1000.
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From £1,825,000: Knowle Hill Park is a scheme of apartments within what appears to be a traditional country mansion. In fact it is a new build with a classical façade and a central columned entrance. With up to 3,600sq ft of space, these large apartments are spread across two or three floors, and cost from £1,825,000. Call Millgate Homes on 01483 564660.
12/20 Embassy Gardens
From £1,295,000:Offering floor-to-ceiling windows and roof terrace, these contemporary-looking mews houses wrap around the US embassy. Call 20 7062 8940 for more information.
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13/20 Rotherfield Garth
From £2,895,000: these Arts and Crafts-style detached houses on the edge of Henley on Thames are spacious and grand. Call 01491 844900 for more information.
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14/20 Hurlingham Walk
From £979,000: these mansion flats in Fulham surround landscaped courtyards and come with 24-hour security and gated underground parking. Call 020 8246 4199 for more information.
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Geo-tagged tweeting from venues
Mentions of cultural events
CKAN Ireland is 'an open registry of data and content packages' making it 'easy to find, share and reuse content and data, especially in ways that are machine automatable'.
Over 250 datasets available, e.g:, http://ie.ckan.net/package/asylum-seeker-reception-and-integration, http://ie.ckan.net/package/dail-eireann-tds, http://ie.ckan.net/package/services-for-people-with-disabilities, http://ie.ckan.net/package/small-business-in-ireland, http://ie.ckan.net/package/life-expectancy, http://ie.ckan.net/package/live-register
NIVAL http://nival.ncad.ie/databases.htm, not public - can someone invite them to participate?
National Gallery http://doras.nationalgallery.ie/
IMMA http://www.imma.ie/en/collection_search.cgi
Chester Beatty?
Cultural Orgs' PR/Dynamic/Event/Emphemeral Data, Theatre Forum - http://www.theatreforumireland.com/, Visual Artists Ireland - http://visualartists.ie/, Blackletter.ie - http://www.blackletter.ie, Orgs' Facebook Page/Events, CMC, Literature Equiv?, Twitter, FMC - Breaking Tunes (musician database + upcoming events, also have an iphone app that's geo-tagged http://breakingtunes.com, Irish Theatre Institute, Irish Playography: http://www.irishplayography.com/, Irish Theatre Online - database of practitioners/support orgs/production companies http://www.irishtheatreonline.com, Irish Music Database: http://irishmusicdb.com, Events Listings http://events.artscouncil.ie or http://www.entertainment.ie
Irish Artist Led Archive http://www.theartistledarchive.com
RTE archives
Public Art Directory : http://www.publicart.ie/main/public-art-directory/
DHO Digital Humanities :DRAPIer: Digital Research And Projects in Ireland http://dho.ie/drapier/
Public, National Government, Culture Ireland, Grants Awarded - http://www.cultureireland.gov.ie/grants/receivedgrant.html, Arts Council of Ireland, Film Board, Funding Decisions - http://www.irishfilmboard.ie/funding_decisions/development_loans/1, Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism, Attendence Figures for National Cultural Institutions -- http://www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie/culture/attendance_figures.html, Music Network, Music Performance and touring Award; http://www.musicnetwork.ie/musicians/previous/, Council of National Cultural Institutions http://www.cnci.ie/, Local Government = (If you cant find an itemised arts budget try the the main City & County Council Budgets), Arts Council of Ireland - Local Arts Office Listings - http://www.artscouncil.ie/en/links/local_arts_links.aspx, The Arts Council Partly Fund Local City and County Arts offices through their 'Local Arts Scheme' this is on top of and additional to what arts offices receive from the City and County Council Budgets - 'Local Arts Figures from the arts council are published in a pdf at the bottome of the page here - This can be downloaded from http://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=46b24f67-7f03-4a17-9823-4f43c8a807d4, Carlow County Council, http://www.carlow.ie/arts/Pages/arts-and-culture.aspx, Notes: Couldn't find Funding Data, Cavan County Council, http://www.cavanarts.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=1, Clare County council, http://www.clarecoco.ie/recreation-culture/arts-office/, Notes:Couldn't find Funding Data, Cork, Cork County Council, http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Departments/Arts%20Service, Notes:Arts Grants Recipients Listed 2010 http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/348271632.doc, Cork City Council, http://www.corkcity.ie/services/recreationamenityculture/arts/, Notes: Couldn't find Funding Data, Donegal, http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/informationpoints/communityandcultural/countyartsoffice.htm, Notes: Couldn't find Funding Data, Gaeltacht Donegal http://www.udaras.ie, http://www.udaras.ie/index.php/corporate_menu/language_culture_community/the_arts/3008, http://www.ealain.ie/culra/indexb.html, Dublin, Dublin City Council, http://www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice/Pages/TheArtsOffice.aspx, Notes: Art Bursary Recipient List 2010 only - http://www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice/ArtsFunding/Pages/ArtsFunding.aspx, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Council, http://www.dlrcoco.ie/arts/index.html, Notes: Couldn't find Funding Data, Fingal County County (Most aesthetically pleasing Arts Website So Far), http://www.fingalarts.ie, Notes: Couldn't find Funding Data, South Dublin County Council (May give Fingal a run for its money), http://arts.southdublin.ie/, Notes: Arts Funding recipients listed for 2010 - http://arts.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98&Itemid=109, Galway, Galway County Council, http://www.galway.ie/en/Services/ArtsOffice/, Notes: Artists in receipt of Bursary listed but without amount awarded. Arts Grants for 2010 Extensive list PDF (http://www.galway.ie/en/Services/ArtsOffice/Grants/Allocations.pdf), Further Details of Arts Budget to be found in main County Budget - http://www.galway.ie/en/AboutYourCouncil/Finance/AnnualBudgets/, Galway City Council, http://www.galwaycity.ie/AllServices/ArtsandCulture/, Notes: Arts Grants Awarded 2006, 2007, 2009 - also some policy information - http://www.galwaycity.ie/AllServices/ArtsandCulture/Publications/#d.en.6194, Further Details of Arts Budget to be found in main City Budget - http://www.galwaycity.ie/AllServices/Finance/AnnualBudget/, Gaeltacht Galway http://www.udaras.ie, http://www.udaras.ie/index.php/corporate_menu/language_culture_community/the_arts/3008, http://www.ealain.ie/culra/indexb.html, Kerry County Council, http://www.kerrycoco.ie/en/allservices/artsculture/, Gaeltacht Kerry http://www.udaras.ie, http://www.udaras.ie/index.php/corporate_menu/language_culture_community/the_arts/3008, http://www.ealain.ie/culra/indexb.html, Kildare County Arts Service, http://kildare.ie/artsservice/, Kilkenny County Council, http://www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/Services/Arts/, Laois County Council, http://www.laois.ie/LeisureandCulture/Arts/, Leitrim County Council, http://www.leitrimcoco.ie/eng/Services_A-Z/Arts_and_Culture/, Limerick, Limerick City Councl, http://www.limerickcorp.ie/OurServices/LimerickArtsService/, Limerick County Council, http://www.lcc.ie/Arts_Culture/, Longford County Council, http://www.longfordcoco.ie/arts_office.html, Louth County Council, http://www.createlouth.ie/, Mayo County Council, http://www.mayococo.ie/en/Services/ArtsOffice/, Meath County Council, http://www.meath.ie/LocalAuthorities/Arts/, Monaghan County Council (Note: dedicated Arts Office site, monaghanartsoffice.org, is offline at time of posting), http://www.monaghan.ie/websitev2/communityheritagearts/default.html, Offaly County Council, http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Arts_and_Culture/, Roscommon County Council, http://www.roscommonarts.com/artsoffice/index.htm, Sligo County Council, http://sligoarts.ie/, Tipperary, North Tipperary County Council, http://www.tipperarynorth.ie/arts/index.html, South Tipperary County Council, http://www.southtipparts.ie/funding/, Waterford, Waterford City Council, http://www.waterfordartsplan.ie/, Waterford County Council, http://www.waterfordcoco.ie/en/services/arts/artsoffice/, Westmeath County Council, http://www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/ourservices/tourismartsrecreation/arts/, Wexford County Council, http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Arts/, Notes: Dedicated Arts Office site, www.wexfordartscentre.ie, is offline at time of posting. Couldn't find funding data., Wicklow County Council, http://www.wicklow.ie/Apps/WicklowBeta/Arts/Overview.aspx, Notes: Couldn't find funding data
Computational Information Design - great analysis/overview of the field (by Ben Fry, co-creator of Processing), http://benfry.com/phd/dissertation-050312b-acrobat.pdf
Hans Rosling, http://www.ted.com/speakers/hans_rosling.html
Google Public Data visualisation platform http://www.google.com/publicdata/home
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Note from Kevin: I know a number of artists on the list here are interested in promoting Free Culture. #CultureHackIE touches on so many issues at the heart of the Free Culture movement. As Free Culture in Ireland is still very much in its infancy I would like to suggest running #CulturehackIE as a Free Culture Ireland event. For those wondering what I'm on about and to put you at ease Free Culture Ireland has no fromal organisation it is really just a loose network of artists which includes Alan, Scott myself and a few others. We have a twitter account and a mailing list for FC related news and discussion http://twitter.com/saorcultureire https://groups.google.com/forum/?pli=1#!forum/free-culture-ireland I would really like for this to be the very first Saor Cultur Eire event but I also recognise that the idea for CulturehackIE has evolved here quite naturally so if people prefer to stick with it as it is I will respect that too.
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We present the Wireless Routing Protocol (WRP). In WRP, routing nodes communicate the distance and secondto-last hop for each destination. WRP reduces the number of cases in which a temporary routing loop can occur, which accounts for its fast convergence properties. A detailed proof of correctness is presented and its performance is compared by simulation with the performance of the distributed Bellman-Ford Algorithm (DBF), DUAL (a loop-free distance-vector algorithm) and an Ideal Link-state Algorithm (ILS), which represent the state of the art of internet routing. The simulation results indicate that WRP is the most efficient of the alternatives analyzed.
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Baltimore's offense was simply atrocious in the first half, gaining 122 yards, including an ugly 21 via the rush, in being blanked by the Packers. The Ravens punted six times on eight possessions, turning it over on downs and committing a giveaway on the other two.
The Ravens defense stood its ground, holding Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay to just six points, however, to make this look like a winnable game heading to the third quarter.
Perhaps the 6-0 score is fitting for a first half that included a blocked Ravens punt fumbled by Green Bay and recovered by Baltimore, a stop at the 1 by the Packers on the ensuing drive, and a late recovered fumble by Green Bay that allowed the visitors to head to the locker room up by more than a field goal.
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Sticky Situation: Your Guide To Stress-Free Summer Tipping
Sticky situation:
Canadians from coast to coast love making summer memories, and it is oh so easy.
Just like Justin Timberlake we have that "sunshine in our pocket" and like to enjoy some of "that good soul in our feet:" long lattés, drinks with friends, playing outdoors until dark, road trips and last-minute getaways -- some of which we have to pay for and tip.
Aside from modern wedding etiquette, tipping questions are some of the most popular questions that I receive.
Tipping practices are cultural. They vary in different sectors of the economy and from one country to another. In tune with society, etiquette guidelines evolve. These days, we increasingly tap the app or card to pay in lieu of taking out bills or coins to tip. If you are going abroad, as my maternal grandmother Florina used to say: "When in doubt, find out."
In answer to your questions, here is your modern-day summer fun tipping guide:
Coffee at the counter:
Although there may be a pretty urn with the acronym T.I.P.S. (To Insure Prompt Service, according to English folklore), a tip is not required. Coffee shop staffs receive the minimum wage. But if the barista recognizes you, serves you your coffee the way you like it and adds a smiley face on your latte, it's totally up to you. Giving a tip is not a faux-pas.
Coffee at the table:
If you occupied a table at a busy café for hours and your cup got refiiled a couple of times, the minimum is a $1 per cup. Be generous, especially if you want to be welcomed back warmly the next time you want to have your coffee and daydream while catching some rays.
Happy hour on the patio:
According to provincial legislation, the liquor server's hourly rate is less than the minimum wage. Tipping is therefore a necessary complement. Tipping is usually 15 per cent of the bill before taxes and is on the rise in Canada. Memorable service is now recognized with an additional 18 per cent to 20 per cent of the bill. Note that more and more businesses offer tipping options on the payment terminal. They are often calculated after taxes. Before choosing, ask. It's worth it!
"I hear you, Julie, but what if the service was so so and slow? Do I still have to tip?"
Foremost, you don't know the factors that are affecting the service, so take the time to find out. Ask your server and let him know how you feel.
You don't have to be rude, just state the facts and inquire. If you are not comfortable talking to your server, you can discreetly speak to management. They will surely take care of you and your situation. Since the employee relies on tips, it is better to give him the benefit of the doubt, without being too generous.
For a home delivery:
By law, in some provinces, the driver may also receive a lesser hourly rate than the minimum wage. Offer $2 to $5 for the traditional pizza, or 10 per cent to 15 per cent of the total. Carefully think about what you give, especially if you regularly order from the same place.
At the gas station:
When the service is available, be aware that you pay a surcharge on the price of the gas for the attendant to fill up your tank while you stay cool inside your car. Therefore, there is no obligation to tip. But, if your windshield was full of bugs and sea salt from your trip to the ocean (lucky you!) and they are now squeaky clean, why not give him a loonie or two to show your gratitude?
For a taxi ride:
Round it up to 10 per cent of the price, especially when he opens the door for you, plus inquires about your radio and temperature preferences. For picking up luggage, don't be surprised by the additional per suitcase fee. This chart is usually displayed inside the car, or in the window.
For an Uber ride:
In this period of transportation legislation adaptations in various provinces and elsewhere around the world, more and more of you are experiencing an on demand ride by taping the Uber button on your phone. In the majority of Uber services, payment is automated, so a tip may not be added. The exception is for UberTAXI where tipping is at your discretion. Knowing that your driver can also give you a rating, my recommendation is to get out your wallet and tip, especially if he allowed you to play your tunes and he sang along with you to "Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo!)."
If you pay for the cleaning, there is no tip to leave. If the cleaning staff did extras like iron your shirts, run some errands or if there was a big mess that was cleaned up quickly, do leave a tip. If you cannot do it in person, place it somewhere that only she will find, like under a pillow or in the vacuum closet, with a note. Most importantly leave no trace of your stay. You don't have to turn into Mr. Clean on your last day, but a minimal cleaning is required.
For more vacation tipping information, read this previous blog post or if you have further questions on tipping, email me.
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Our recently released America's Top Restaurants guide found that the national tipping average is 19.7%, but how do diners arrive at that number? A full 62% of diners who took our tipping survey report that they calculate the gratuity based on the post-tax total, and 38% say they calculate the amount on the pre-tax amount. Our survey found that the calculation is uniform despite the type of restaurant - 85% of respondents said they tip the same percentage regardless of place, while only 10% say they give more at a fancy establishment.
Restaurant-goers are a surprisingly generous bunch, with 61% saying that they've never withheld a tip when dining out. Service staff shouldn't take that payout for granted though, as the stats find that being personable is super-important to diners, with 26% of respondents saying that they would withhold gratuity if their waiter isn't friendly enough. Having a fly in that soup is an equally bad problem, with 25% of folks reporting that a bug (or hair) is another tipping deal breaker. Here are the main reasons why people withhold (voters could choose more than one):Waiter is not friendly enough - 26% There's a hair, bug or other foreign object in your food - 25% You get the wrong order - 17% The server spills something on you - 16% The food takes too long - 16% You don't like the food - 4%[Also see: Server Confidential: 8 Things You Don't Know About Restaurants]
When something does go wrong, how much should you dock from the tip line on that check? The survey found that diners aren't too harsh after receiving bad service, with 41% saying they leave only 5% less and 32% saying they leave 10% less than usual. A small percentage of diners says they're willing to escalate the issue to management. Here's the breakdown:How Do You Change Your Tip After Bad Service? Leave 5% less - 41% Leave 10% less - 32% No change in tip, but complain to manager - 7% Leave no tip - 5%[Also see: Where Are They Now: Tracking 9 Chefs Who Disappeared from NYC]
It's common for restaurants to automatically include the gratuity on the bill when they're serving a large group, and that's fine with the majority of diners, as 59% say they prefer to have it already included in the check. As for tipping etiquette when ordering expensive wine, respondents were more divided. One thing seems clear, however: the sommelier has to be involved to justify the extra dough - 43% of people report that they feel comfortable tipping on the full value of expensive wine if the wine expert assists. The rules about coat check are more cut and dry, with 41% saying they tip a standard $1 per coat while 22% say they are more generous and tip $2. This question doesn't even apply to the 29% of diners who say they don't check their coats at all.[Also see: Tipping Survey Results: How Much Do You Give, Who Makes the Most?]
When Ordering Expensive Wine, How Do You Feel About Tipping on the Full Value? Appropriate: 29% Inappropriate: 28% Depends if a sommelier assists: 43%[Also see: 20 Awesome Winter Foodie Destinations]
In some ways, the delivery guy has to do more than your average restaurant server. He has to brave the elements to get your order to you, and if you live on a fifth-floor walk-up, he's the one lugging your grub up those stairs. Even so, people tip less for delivery than they do at a restaurant, with the range of percentages all over the place:How Much Do You Tip a Delivery Person? 10% of the bill - 19% Between $1-$4 - 17% 15% of the bill - 16% 20% of the bill - 15% Depends on the order - 15% $5 every time - 8% Another amount - 5% 5% of the bill - 2% No tip - 2%[Also see: Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Awesome Finds for Food Lovers]
Cash is the best gift of the season for the other professionals in your life, but gift cards, booze and baked goods are also popular thank-yous (note: we bet those cookies would taste better with some cash!). If you are a service professional, your suspicions about re-gifting might not be paranoia. A near-majority 49% of survey takers admit that they have repurposed a gift they've received as a holiday season tip. If the thought doesn't count as much in those cases, at least the sentiment does - 46% say they tip service professionals out of genuine gratitude, as opposed to 10% who do it out of sheer obligation. Check it out:Why Do You Tip Your Service Professionals? Because I want to express my gratitude - 46% To reward them for their work and assistance - 40% Obligation, since many service providers expect tips - 10% Fear of negative consequences - 1%[Also see: Service Week Debate: Are Tableside Presentations Totally Antiquated?]
Nannies get the highest tips of any service professional, earning an average tip of $363, which is more than double the next highest, $122, which is given to a housekeeper or maid. The other two service jobs that crack the $100 mark are child day care providers (average tip $119) and superintendents (average of $116). The lowest seasonal tips go to the newspaper delivery guy ($22) and the barber ($20). Check out how service professions stack up:Average Holiday Season Tip, by Profession Nanny: $363 Housekeeper: $122 Day Care Provider: $119 Superintendent: $116 Handyman: $74 Gardener/Lawn care: $72 Doorman: $68 Pet Care/Dog Walker: $57 Babysitter: $56 Hairdresser: $41 Schoolteacher: $28 Garbage Collector: $25 Mailman: $23 Newspaper Delivery Person: $22 Barber: $20[Also see: 10 Gifts Not to Get a Foodie]
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Samui Natien Resort is a member of Thai Hotels Association and is certified with a 3 star rating by Thailand Standard Hotels. The property is located on the secluded end of Chaweng beach and within an easy reach of all major shopping and nightlife activities. It is an exceptionally modern low-rise ...
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Swissotel Resort Phuket Kamala Beach is the perfect spot for those wanting to relax or rejuvenate. Catering for up to 150 persons, with a choice of 8 function room, be it for a romantic wedding or an exclusive gala dinner.


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Located in Chalong , 1,313 feet from Chalong Pier, Phuket Paradiso features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and features a TV with cable channels. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Phuket Shooting Range is 0.7 miles from Phuket Paradiso, while Chalong Temple is 1.6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 19.9 miles from Phuket Paradiso.