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La Stazione
La Stazione
The station, depicted after its 1907 reconstruction
|5 Main Street, New Paltz, New York 12561[1]
|41°44′49″N 74°05′20″W / 41.746837°N 74.088954°WCoordinates: 41°44′49″N 74°05′20″W / 41.746837°N 74.088954°W
|Owned by
|Richard Ronkese
|18 spots[2]
|December 20, 1870
|December 1958
La Stazione (Italian pronunciation: [la statˈtsjone], "The Station") is an Italian restaurant and former train station[note 1] in the village of New Paltz in Ulster County, New York. The building was the first of two railroad stations constructed in the town of New Paltz, and it is the only former Wallkill Valley Railroad station standing at its original location.
After a lengthy public debate over whether to place the station to the east or west of the Wallkill River, it was built in 1870 on the east bank, within the village of New Paltz. The rail line was formally opened during a large ceremony on December 20, 1870. A decade later the station had become a popular departure point for the Mohonk Mountain House by many vacationers, including two U.S. presidents. In the late 19th century, over a dozen stagecoaches ran between the station and Mohonk daily.
The station burned down in 1907 and was rebuilt later that year. The rise of the automobile caused the railroad to end passenger service in 1937; by 1959 the station was completely closed and sold off. After closure, it was used for a variety of businesses, including serving as a public-access television station. Freight service along the Wallkill Valley line continued until 1977, when the corridor was shut to regular rail traffic.
The building was in such a state of disrepair by the 1980s that it was almost demolished, and the nearby tracks were torn up and sold for scrap by 1984. However, the station avoided demolition and was renovated in 1988. It was used as a real estate office, and the rail corridor itself was formally opened five years later as the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. In 1999, the station became an Italian restaurant and received its current name, La Stazione. The building was expanded in 2003 and served as the setting for a scene in a 2008 mob film.
Planning and construction[edit]
In February 1864, plans were in place to extend the route of the proposed Wallkill Valley Railroad between the towns of Shawangunk and New Paltz.[4] A civil engineering survey to determine a possible route and cost of such an endeavor was undertaken in March of that year.[5] The proposal sparked a controversy as to whether the route would run east or west of the Wallkill River in New Paltz. The western route was roughly 100 feet (30 m) shorter, and the eastern route would cost $25,000 more. However, it was felt that the increased economic activity from having the rail line run east of the river, and directly through the village of New Paltz, would offset the expense.[6][7] Bonding for the rail line through New Paltz, at a cost of $123,000, was completed by January 1869.[8][9] The Wallkill Valley Railroad was the first rail line in Ulster County, and was heralded as a cure for the region's isolation from the rest of the industrialized world.[10]
By November 1869, the Gardiner rail depot, to the south of New Paltz, was ceremoniously opened by the railroad's president, Floyd McKinstry. The station immediately began to see regular traffic.[10][11][12] A second Gardiner station was constructed in the hamlet of Forest Glen, in the northern part of Gardiner.[13] The railroad company was contractually obligated to start construction in New Paltz by May 18, 1870,[14] and work on the New Paltz station commenced that day. The depot was designed to be 20 by 80 feet (6.1 by 24.4 m).[15] The design included freight and baggage rooms, as well as a water tank and engine house. The station had two waiting rooms, while most stations on the Wallkill line only had one. The New Paltz station, as with the other Wallkill Valley stations, was based on "standard patterns ... rather than [being designed] by individual architects".[16]
Half the station's lumber came from Honesdale, Pennsylvania, via the Delaware and Hudson Canal[17] and its framework was raised on July 1, 1870.[18] Work was completed by September 1870. John C. Deyo had provided the carpentry, Snyder and Fuller painted it, and John C. Shaffer was the contractor.[19] Shaffer had also constructed living quarters for the railroad's workers.[20]
The masonry for a bridge over the Plattekill Creek between Gardiner and New Paltz was completed by late June 1870,[21] and trestle work was done by July.[22] Beginning in late September 1870, the railroad had begun laying tracks between Gardiner and New Paltz.[23] The tracks reached the Plattekill Creek bridge by the end of October,[24] and the rail line reached New Paltz on December 1, 1870.[25]
Opening and early operation[edit]
The rail line was officially opened in New Paltz on December 20, 1870, during a day-long celebration. At that time, the Wallkill Valley line was connected to the Erie Railroad's Montgomery–Goshen branch to the south; an inaugural train containing about 350 passengers ran to Goshen, making stops at each station along the way, before heading back to New Paltz.[10] The station's telegraph was used to "receive ... election returns" throughout the 1870s.[26]
On March 3, 1880, four men robbed the station's safe. They broke into the depot late at night and dragged the safe to the center of the station. They then attempted to drill holes into the safe and explode it with gunpowder, but failing that, cut off one of its sides. The contents of the safe were 300 cigars and a few bills and papers. After the suspects were arrested in Poughkeepsie, the local sheriff was reluctant to transfer the suspects to New Paltz.[27] The Poughkeepsie police were insistent that they be paid immediately for their services.[28] The day after their arrest, the men were allowed to go to a barber shop for a shave; some witnesses were unable to identify the suspects because of this, and the officers were publicly chided for incompetence. Cigars in the suspects' pockets were identical to the cigars in the safe, and along with tools recovered from the site, they were used to identify the men. The suspects were brought to a jail in Kingston pending the ruling of a grand jury that April. A large crowd gathered at the New Paltz depot to watch them depart. The men were described as "cracksmen of the first water", possibly "stylish",[note 2] and so proficient at safe-cracking that, "if they [had] any chance at all, or [got] hold of any weapon, they [would] pick their way thro' the jail as easily as boring through a lime heap".[27] The men were subsequently convicted.[29] As a result of the burglary, station agent Dwight Marsh was given a revolver,[26] and it became policy not to keep valuables in the safe overnight. On December 8, 1880, another thief broke a window at the depot and stole a box of cigars.[29]
Two sheds had been built adjacent to the station by 1881.[30] The land the sheds were built on was purchased the previous year by Mohonk Mountain House co-founder Albert Smiley for $500.[31][32] The sheds were built for the resort's horses.[33] During this period, as many as 14 stagecoaches each day transported guests between the station and Mohonk.[8] The West Shore Railroad purchased the Wallkill Valley line in June 1881,[34] and placed an additional siding by the depot in 1887 to allow daily "special extra-fare trains ... for the Minnewaska and Mohonk visitors".[35]
President Chester A. Arthur visited the station with his daughter in 1884. He was welcomed by the railroad's director and brought to Lake Mohonk.[36] President Rutherford B. Hayes occasionally attended conferences at the Mohonk Mountain House. In 1892, several townspeople held a reception for him at the station, giving him "three rousing cheers". Other notable Mountain House guests who arrived by train were opera singer Ernestine Schumann-Heink and orator William Jennings Bryan.[35] A sewage line was installed from the station to the Wallkill River in 1905.[37]
Springtown station[edit]
As soon as the station in the village was completed, a second station was built at Springtown,[38] a hamlet in the northwestern part of the town of New Paltz[39] that once sported "its own post office, church, school, hotel, a gambling den ... and a bevy of bars".[40] The station was planned to be two stories tall with an area of 16 by 40 feet (4.9 by 12.2 m).[41] A 413-foot (126 m) bridge[42] across the Wallkill River to Springtown was completed by December 1870,[43] and the station was constructed at the point where the rail line crossed Coffey Road.[44] Throughout its history, the Springtown station was occupied by various tenants who took up residence.[45]
The original New Paltz station burned down around 4:45 A.M. on April 23, 1907, damaging freight and killing station agent E. J. Snyder's dog. The fire originated in the office stove, and spread rapidly before local fire companies could arrive.[46] A passenger car was used as a temporary station while the building was rebuilt.[47] By late September 1907, the concrete foundation and the framework of the new building had been put in place,[48] but work on the interior did not begin until November because the lumber had not arrived.[49] The depot was completely rebuilt by December 31, 1907,[50] and in active use by February 7, 1908.[51] While the original station had a gabled roof, the rebuilt station was hipped. The direction of the new station's battens was horizontal; the original station had had vertical slats.[20] The rebuilt freight house was placed a distance from the depot.[52]
The building was not fully rebuilt until 1911.[38] A house was constructed at the site of the Springtown depot the year before it was rebuilt.[53] The New York Public Service Commission, a regulatory agency founded in 1907,[54] ruled in May 1911 that the new Springtown station was adequate.[55] The Springtown station had no station agent or freight house.[38] In 1925, sparks shooting off a passing train caused a fire in Springtown that burned down six buildings, causing $7,000 in damage.[56] The prominence of the New Paltz station, as well as the growth of SUNY New Paltz in the village, caused the decline of Springtown as a community.[40]
Passenger service along the Wallkill Valley line ceased in 1937,[57] due to the increased usage of automobiles.[58] By December 1958 the building (then owned by the New York Central Railroad) was no longer used as a railroad station.[59][60] It was sold off in 1959,[61] and hosted a number of local endeavors, serving as a chapter house for the Knights of Columbus and as an office for a public-access television station.[62] Under the ownership of the television station, the roof and floorboards were repaired.[63]
In April 1977, the owner of the property, Fetner and Gold Associates, attempted to open the building as a bar. Their zoning permit was rejected; the village mayor was "unalterably opposed" to the prospect, and the board believed the proposed bar would lead to complaints from nearby apartments. It was also believed that it would be unsafe to open a bar adjacent to an active rail line, and that such a venture would threaten the nearby Huguenot Street Historic District.[61][62] On December 31, 1977, all regular freight service ceased along the Wallkill Valley line.[64] By the early 1980s the depot had become a "hangout for youths to drink and carouse" and the village considered dismantling it.[65] Conrail, at that time the owner of the rail line, removed all tracks along the corridor between 1983 and 1984 and salvaged the steel.[66]
Robert Mark Realty bought the former station in 1986[8] and renovated it at a cost of $175,000.[60] Work began in October 1987 and was more than halfway done by January 1988. Matt Bialecki, the architect who had overseen the renovation of the former New Paltz opera house as a restaurant, served as the project's architect. Wilro Builders served as the contractor.[67] The building's design follows a Shingle Style architecture and its sidings are both shingle and clapboard. There are bay windows on the east and west faces, and rafters are partly visible.[68] The building served as a real estate office.[67]
On February 9, 1999, the village approved a plan to allow the building to open as a 36-seat Italian restaurant under the co-ownership of two men, Jeff DiMarco and Rocco Panetta. It was at this time the station was given its current name, La Stazione.[2][8][69] DiMarco had previously managed construction for an adjacent restaurant, the Gilded Otter. He sold his ownership of La Stazione in August 2000.[70]
The building is adjacent to a rail trail,[71] and there is a 3-foot (0.91 m) bike rack by the building's northern end.[72] The village of New Paltz purchased its section of the former Wallkill Valley rail corridor from Conrail in 1991, formally opening it on October 9, 1993 as a public walkway, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.[73] The permit allowing La Stazione to operate as a restaurant also required the placement of a sign in the building's parking lot to indicate the presence of the trail.[69] The village allowed La Stazione to place a public picnic table under an overhang by the rail trail, on the condition that the restaurant did not provide outdoor food service. In August 1999, the restaurant was forced to remove a gas tank and gas line that were placed under the trail; failure to do so could have resulted in the revocation of La Stazione's certificate of occupancy, preventing the building from being operated as a restaurant.[74][75]
In 2001, the village was experiencing water drainage issues in the area by the restaurant.[76] By early 2002, the village approved plans for an expansion of La Stazione, which addressed the drainage issues; the restaurant offered to install larger pipes than were necessary in exchange for the village "defray[ing] their costs".[77][78] When the Gardiner station burned down on October 10, 2002, La Stazione was left as the last former station of the Wallkill Valley Railroad remaining at its original location.[16][79] The building's addition was completed in 2003.[68]
A scene from the 2008 mob film Front Man was filmed at La Stazione; the film's director, Ray Genadry, is the cousin of the restaurant's owner, Rocco Panetta. The scene featured Chris Colombo, son of the late Joseph Colombo, a former boss of the Colombo crime family.[80][81] Colombo had previously starred in a 2005 mobster documentary on HBO.[82][83] The building was added to the New Paltz Downtown Historic District on July 24, 2009.[68][84]
Former Wallkill Valley stations[edit]
- Binnewater Historic District
- Campbell Hall (Metro-North station)
- Kingston, New York railroad stations
Explanatory notes
- ^ "La Stazione". Metromix. Chicago, IL: Gannett Company. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- ^ a b Suzuki, Chiho (1999-02-11). "Rail station to become restaurant". Daily Freeman. Kingston, NY: Journal Register Company.
- ^ Wiatrowski 2007, p. 152.
- ^ "Railroad Meeting". New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1864-02-14.
- ^ Miller, Sidney G. (1864-03-25). "Wallkill Valley Railroad from Shawangunk to New Paltz Report and Estimate". New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert.
- ^ "Rail-Road Meetings". New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1868-02-13.
- ^ "Wallkill Valley Rail Road". New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1868-12-03.
- ^ a b c d "Pasta junction – on the right track in New Paltz". Times Herald-Record. Middletown, NY: Dow Jones Local Media Group. 1999-07-02. p. 24.
- ^ D.C. McMillan (1869-01-07). "Wallkill Valley Railroad Meeting". New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY.
- ^ a b c Mabee 1995, pp. 12–14.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1869-11-11. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1869-11-18. Missing or empty
- ^ Sylvester 1880, p. 290.
- ^ "Railroad Progress". New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1869-08-19.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1869-05-25. Missing or empty
- ^ a b Mabee 1995, p. 47.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1870-05-09. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1870-07-07. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1870-09-01. Missing or empty
- ^ a b Mabee 1995, p. 49.
- ^ New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1870-06-30. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1870-07-14. Missing or empty
- ^ "Railroad Items". New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1870-09-22.
- ^ "Railroad Items". New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1870-10-27.
- ^ "Rail Line Completed to New Paltz". New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1870-12-01.
- ^ a b Mabee 1995, p. 45.
- ^ a b c "The Testimony In The Safe Burglary Case". New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1880-03-11. p. 2.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1880-03-18. Missing or empty
- ^ a b New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1880-12-16. p. 2. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1881-06-23. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1880-12-16. Missing or empty
- ^ "Alfred H. Smiley and Albert K. Smiley". Redlands Historical Society. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
- ^ Mabee 1995, p. 84.
- ^ Mabee 1995, p. 39.
- ^ a b Mabee 1995, p. 85.
- ^ Mabee 1995, pp. 84–85.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1905-07-28. Missing or empty
- ^ a b c Mabee 1995, pp. 52, 155.
- ^ Sylvester 1880, p. 13.
- ^ a b Townshend, Mike (2010-11-11). "Springtown, N.Y. Historic Huguenot's Heyl de Ortiz lectures on forgotten town". New Paltz Times. Kingston, NY: Ulster Publishing. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ New Paltz Times. New Paltz, NY: C.J. Ackert. 1870-01-05. Missing or empty
- ^ Chazin 2001, pp. 289–290.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1870-12-15. Missing or empty
- ^ Mabee 1995, p. 155.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1881-06-03. Missing or empty
- ^ "Fire Damages New Paltz Station". Daily Freeman. Kingston, NY. 1907-04-23. p. 3. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Station in a Car". Daily Freeman. Kingston, NY. 1907-05-03. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1907-09-27. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1907-11-08. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1907-12-31. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1908-02-07. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1907-08-30. Missing or empty
- ^ New Paltz Independent. New Paltz, NY. 1910-11-18. Missing or empty
- ^ Reports of the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey. 4. Union Hill, NJ: Hudson Printing Company. 1917. p. 240. Retrieved 2011-02-05.
- ^ "Springtown Satisfied". Daily Freeman. Kingston, NY. 1911-05-26. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
- ^ "Fire Destroys Six Buildings At Springtown". New Paltz Independent and Times. New Paltz, NY. 1925-06-18.
- ^ New Paltz Independent and Times. New Paltz, NY. 1937-08-12. Missing or empty
- ^ Mabee 1995, p. 133.
- ^ "New York Central to Close Stations at New Paltz, Wallkill, Walden, Rosendale, Gardiner". New Paltz Independent and Times. New Paltz, NY. 1958-12-17.
- ^ a b "Back on Track". Times Herald-Record. Middletown, NY: Dow Jones Local Media Group. 1988-03-09.
- ^ a b "'No Bar in R.R. Station', Zoning Bd. Of Appeals". New Paltz News. New Paltz, NY. 1977-04-13.
- ^ a b "Railroad Station Bar Denied by Zoning Board". Huguenot Herald. New Paltz, NY. 1977-04-13.
- ^ Thomas, Lauren (1999-01-14). "Old New Paltz railroad station may become Italian restaurant". Huguenot Herald. New Paltz, NY.
- ^ Mabee 1995, p. 135.
- ^ Muise, Jeff (1984-01-25). Times Herald-Record. Middletown, NY: Dow Jones Local Media Group. p. 30. Missing or empty
- ^ Mabee 1995, p. 139.
- ^ a b "New Paltz rail station to become real estate office". Huguenot Herald. 1988-01-07.
- ^ a b c Larson, Neil (March 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: New Paltz Downtown Historic District" (Java). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. p. 4 of 31 (document p. 24). Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ a b Fanelli, Diane (1999-02-17). "A new restaurant for the New Paltz Gateway". New Paltz News. New Paltz, NY.
- ^ "Custom home building". Huguenot Herald. New Paltz, NY. 2000-08-17.
- ^ Perls 2003, p. 342.
- ^ "Final Phrase B Report of the New Paltz Transportation-Land Use Project" (PDF). Village of New Paltz. 2006-06-20. p. 52. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ Mabee 1995, pp. 141–144.
- ^ Fanelli, Diane (1999-08-18). "La Stazione required to meet site plans". New Paltz News. New Paltz, NY.
- ^ Quinn, Erin (1999-08-19). "Dispute concerning La Stazione's encroachment on the rail trail settled". Huguenot Herald. New Paltz, NY.
- ^ "Village Board or Trustees Meeting Minutes for December 12, 2001" (PDF). Village of New Paltz. 2002-01-16. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ "Village Board or Trustees Meeting Minutes for January 23, 2002" (PDF). Village of New Paltz. 2002-04-10. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ "Village Board or Trustees Meeting Minutes for September 25, 2002" (PDF). Village of New Paltz. 2002-10-30. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ Mabee 2003, p. 22.
- ^ Mackson, Oliver (2007-08-18). "New Paltz restaurant a hit in 'Mob" movie". Times Herald-Record. Middletown, NY: Dow Jones Local Media Group. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ "Front Man (2008)". IMDB. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ Mackson, Oliver (2007-04-01). "After a trial fails to find him guilty of racketeering, Chris Colombo explores a few new possibilities". Times Herald-Record. Middletown, NY: Dow Jones Local Media Group. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ "House Arrest Starring Chris Colombo (TV 2005)". IMDB. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". National Register of Historic Places. 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- Chazin, Daniel D. (2001). New York Walk Book: A Companion to the New Jersey Walk Book (7th ed.). Mahwah, NJ: New York – New Jersey Trail Conference. ISBN 1-880775-30-1.
- Mabee, Carleton (2003). Gardiner and Lake Minnewaska. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-1185-4.
- Mabee, Carleton (1995). Listen to the Whistle: An Anecdotal History of the Wallkill Valley Railroad. Fleishmanns, NY: Purple Mountain Press. ISBN 0-935796-69-X.
- Perls, Jeffrey (2003). Shawangunks Trail Companion: A Complete Guide to Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, and More Only 90 Miles from New York City. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press. ISBN 0-88150-563-3.
- Sylvester, Nathaniel Bartlett (1880). History of Ulster County, New York, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers: Part Second: History of the Towns of Ulster County. Philadelphia, PA: Everts & Peck. OCLC 2385957.
- Wiatrowski, Claude A. (2007). Railroads Across North America: An Illustrated History. St. Paul, MN: Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-7603-2976-4.
External links[edit]
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- La Stazione - Home
- Olsen, Thomas G. (2006-04-20). "Landmark Designation Form" (PDF). Village of New Paltz Historic Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
- Buildings and structures in Ulster County, New York
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- New Paltz, New York
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The Chef's Hat
"Alright!" barked Mousse, glaring at all of the chefs who were preparing meals in the large kitchen. "Which one of you is studying magic and left their Essence of Zephyrus in the spice rack!?"
The cooks just nervously glanced around at one another, wondering what Chuck would do this time if nobody took responsibility for the action. The last time nobody raised their hand, all of the workers, waiters/ waitresses included, had do one-hundred push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and laps, all in ten minutes. The guy who didn't finish in time was fired and Chuck contacted every head chef he knew and told them just how horrible of a cook he was and to decline him no matter how much he begged. Luckily, one person in a large eastern-styled straw hat raised his hand this time. Everybody sighed in relief.
O'latte gave him an angry look. "So, you think it's funny to endanger our customers with not being careful with-"
"That spell was meant to go in the order," the man interrupted. He turned to face the head chef, but the hat was blocking his face from view, though you could tell he was being serious from the atmosphere surrounding him.
Chuck quite angrily, "OH! So you want to kill our customers, do you!? Do you know how much of an influence I have in the world of food!!?"
The man chuckled. "Oh, don't worry. The boy whom I gave the essence to has a very powerful stomach. I would know, seeing that I'M to the one who trained him."
"Wha... What do you mean by that?" asked Chuck. They both stared at him for a while.
The man smirked and lifted his straw hat, enough to show his face to the cook. He was an old man, with a long, gray mustache, and the hair to match. He had many wrinkles all over his body, but he was also very muscular for his age.
He picked up a butcher knife and stuck the iron pots and pans that hung above his hand with first the flat side and sharp edge, finishing with stabbing the counter, by then his hands had started glowing on both sides. On the hands glowed the kanji...
"Heart, Hope, Faith, and Strength," Chuck said suddenly. "You're Jonou Arisan.
The old man grabbed his apron. "I wonder what Fujitsu is doing?" he wondered. Twirling around, he leaped up in the air, ripped off the apron, and vanished, leaving the apron to float gently to the ground.
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"Excuse me, sir. How much does this set cost?" Fujitsu asked walking up to the counter and pointing to a set of samurai armor.
The man thought for a second, then said, "That would be one-thousand talons."
Fujitsu groaned. He knew what he had, which was one-hundred and sixty talons, and found it quite obvious that he wasn't going to afford something that expensive, though he couldn't blame the guy for the price. The armor looked majestic and was most likely an antique, and therefore had to be expensive.
The man scratched his chin thoughtfully, then came up with a solution. He came around the counter and directed him to a very less-walked upon part of the store, mainly because nobody thought it was there; there was a long rack of clothes blocking it from view. When they stopped, The shopkeeper presented him with a most definitely less majestic armor than the samurai's. It was lightweight, but it still could protect from average damage, and looked kinda cool. There was also a red and white man's set beside it that was big enough to conceal the armor completely. "This is an uncommon rurouni's armor, and at an affordable price of one-hundred talons. There's even a strap sowed on the back for swords, such as yours. You like?"
Fujitsu studied the set. He checked for design flaws and quality issues. He checked for any cracks or anything that would cause the armor to break. When he was satisfied, he asked, "Where's the changing room?"
"Right next to the gold and crimson medieval armor by the counter," he answered.
Fujitsu nodded and traveled to the room. He packed his clothes in his trunk, set his blades aside, and put on the armor and kimono. They really felt comfortable on him; a perfect fit! And they were affordable! Fujitsu was really happy about how this day was going, except for the whole getting separated by Aria bit.
He took the time to look at the dressing room. It was the average one, with a bench to sit on, some hangers to hang your clothes on, a mirror, and... a sink to wash your hair in? This confused Fujitsu, as he's never seen any sink in any dressing room before, and thought that it was a waste in space. However, now that Fujitsu thought about it, maybe he should wash and brush his hair, seeing that he hasn't done so in a while. He took off the blue string that made his ponytail possible, dipped it in the water, washed, rinsed, and repeated. When he was done, his hair was somewhat shiny, but wasn't bushy anymore, and instead was now flowing. Fujitsu liked it this way better, and it suited his new outfit better.
Yeah, I think I'm buying this... Fujitsu thought as he walked out of the changing room with his swords back on him along with his trunk. He was about to tell the manager his decision when he noticed Aria walking in. Now he wondered if she thought it looked good on him.
Fujitsu called, "Oi! Aria! How's this look on me?" while spinning around to show his sides and back. If he was going to buy it, he might as well see if it didn't make him look bad or anything.


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Jeronimos Monastery
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Pedro IV Square
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The British currency keeps losing against the American. The GBP/USD currency pair has updated November lows this morning, sliding to the 1.5014 mark at the trading opening. The downward trend is obvious to continue in the future since all Ichimoku indicator lines are set to fall. The dead cross formed by the Tenkan and Kijun lines at the beginning of the previous week is active. The Ichimoku cloud is expanding downwards. Short-term recoveries into the 1.5050 area are possible.
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Sheila got up and decided to prepare some breakfast for the Sleeping Beauty. She quickly donned her clothes, and walked into the kitchen barefoot. The mess in the kitchen left her under no kind of doubt that it was a bachelor's house all right.
"How in the world's name did Mark manage cooking around here," she wondered to herself.
Deciding to cook some eggs and bacon, her all time favorite, she decided to fish it out of the fridge. She was sure it would be another abominable task as well seeing the condition of the remaining kitchen. Gearing up for the impossible, she opened the fridge.
Sheila almost fainted after opening the door of the fridge. The mixture of odors which struck her nostrils sent her running out of the room in search of a room freshner and a pair of tongs for her nose. At that moment, the odor was so intoxicating, she did not even get a chance to look inside.
Finally, all braced up, she went inside and decided to cook something else only for breakfast. She realized that she lacked the courage to open the fridge again and fish out something to cook. Looking into the cupboards with one hand covering her nose, she managed to take out some spaghetti and decided it to be the safest option to cook given the circumstances.
Hearing all the racket she created, Mark got up and came and hugged her from behind, planting a kiss right on her neck. His touch made the hair on the back of her neck stand upright. Why did he have such an impact on her always? Sheila could not help but wonder.
Turning around, he carried her into the bedroom and they made love all over again. At that moment, she wished the world would stop revolving and the clock should stop ticking. She wanted the moments to get preserved the way they were at that moment.
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1. Don't build it, for they will not come. The most successful enterprise cloud initiatives look at their applications first, and then look for reasons why each one should not move to the cloud. Not only does this make sense, it avoids the waste of engineering a solution for functionality that, for good technical or regulatory reasons, might never make it to the cloud. This works well, say, for the applications and infrastructure that support a utility company's nuclear business or a manufacturer's classified defense programs. And it is why application-first approaches are far more successful.
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The coffee berry borer is a plague that affects coffee crops, it has a detoxification system based on microbial communities, therefore, is able to perform its life cycle in this plant, exposed to high levels of caffeine, being able to consume the equivalent to 500 espressos , a level so high of the substance that it would kill a person.
So says the Mexican researcher Javier A. Ceja Navarro, as part of his work in the Berkeley National Laboratory, USA, where he extracted DNA from the beetles, then sequenced it to study the insect-associated microbes.
In his first results he disclosed that the insects, although feeding from the coffee grain in several countries, have different microbial communities, sharing just a set of 19 species of bacteria.
"The aim was to study which are they and how they are associated with the digestive tract of the insect. For the study we took samples of insects from different locations like Hawaii, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Kenya, India and Guatemala. "
The coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) is an exceptional organism, because it consumes so much caffeine that it would kill any other, it is exposed to the equivalent of 500 espressos.
Considering this insect's capability, the specialist in biotechnology decided to study microbial communities associated with the digestive system of the beetle native to Africa, and which has the virtue of surviving such exposure to this kind of substances.
In the second part of the research, Javier Ceja extracted the digestive tract of the insect and isolated 13 species of bacteria with the ability to survive only with caffeine.
Once discovered that the coffee berry borer has this amount of bacteria able to live actively on caffeine, the researcher took the task of finding out whether it was possible to control them. After analysis, the team decided to test antibiotics on the borer beetle, to see if it was still able to degrade caffeine and the result was negative.
"We removed the microbial communities in the digestive tract and the transformation of caffeine stopped, then decided to take some of the isolated microorganisms, reintroduce them in the bug and see if the ability to degrade a bit of caffeine came back and it did" .
Currently, the team is trying to develop new strategies to control the microbes that support the destructive ability of the coffee berry borer. "We look to take away the beetle's taste for coffee and for it to be affected by consuming it like any other insect would," says the researcher.
This research team will study the entire genome of the microorganisms in the digestive tract of the beetle to understand their mechanisms, and test the development of small chemical molecules that would only affects the coffee berry borer.
Berkeley National Laboratory is interested in continuing this project because of the impact it may have to mitigate the damage caused by the borer to the coffee crops.
The specialist said that the next stages of research for the development of chemical molecules could take up to two years to have a final product approved and ready to be used in the control of the coffee berry borer.
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Candlewood Suites Fort Worth/West
Candlewood Suites Fort Worth/West
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Welcome to the 3-time Award Winning Candlewood Suites Fort Worth West, an exceptional extended stay hotel. Our accommodations offer both comfort and convenience for corporate guests, vacationers, relocation and military personnel. We are FEMA Certified!
Our hotel is located at I-820, just north of I-30 in White Settlement, Texas. We are a 3 minute drive to Lockheed Martin and 5 minutes to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NASJRB), FMC Carswell, Weir SPM, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman and Caterpillar! We are a short drive from TCC, Weatherford International, Holt Cat, Ritchie Bros and TCU. We provide Complimentary Wi-Fi, Free Guest Laundry and parking however we don't have a pool.
Candlewood Suites Fort Worth West offers fully equipped kitchens, large guest rooms with our Comforts of Home Bedding Collection, a fitness center access to walking/jogging trails, complimentary laundry facilities and weekly housekeeping. For a relaxing evening, enjoy use of the gas grills at the gazebo, or for a snack stop by our Candlewood Cupboard
Guests can enjoy the close proximity to local attractions: Fort Worth Cultural District, Sundance Square, Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Stockyards, Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum and the Texas Civil War Museum. Texas Motor Speedway, ATT Stadium, & Globe Life Park in Arlington are just a short drive away!
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One of the cleanest properties I have ever had the pleasure of staying. I have stayed many times and it's always the same. Clean and with the exceptional staff its easy to stay here.
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Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Free laundry! Great value.
Comfortable bed
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Women's Fragrance & Perfume
From floral to fruity and spicy to sporty, women's fragrances come in an endless array of choices. Some women like to have one signature scent; others prefer to have several options on their boudoir, whether a variety of seasonal favorites or perfumes for various events. Choosing a fragrance is a personal choice based on your preferences and budget.
Launched by the design house of calvin klein in 1991, escape is classified as a luxurious, aquatic fragrance. This feminine scent ...possesses a blend of apple, mandarin, rose, plum, peach, and finishes with musk and sandalwood. It is recommended for romantic wear. read more
La parfum by elie saab made its entry in 2008. An iconic and reputed brand releasing a charming and intensely flavoured perfume is... bound to appeal to the woman of today. Life life with style and simplicity, create an unmistakable and unique aura for yourself as you imbibe the fresh appeal of this fragrance. The perfume begins its charming journey with orange blossom, travels to jasmine, grandiflorum and sambac and concludes its fragrant travel with cedar, patchouli and rose honey accord. read more
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Alien by Thierry Mugler is the perfect fragrance if you are looking for a signature scent. This women's perfume is ideal for all o...ccasions. Fragrance Notes Amber, vanilla, wood and orange blossom. Fragrance Details For women Nonrefillable bottle Size: 2.0 Oz. Color: Multicolor. Gender: Female. read more
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Enticing Eau de Parfum spray entices your senses with a sensual note of wild black currant, a romantic bouquet of evening gardenia..., champagne rose and fresh freesia, and the lingering warmth of white musk. The bottle design embodies the essence of femininity with its sensuous curves and blush colored fragrance. Available only for domestic shipping. 2.5 oz. read more
Oriental floral and fruity notes blend together to create this Hanae by Hanae Mori perfume.Fragrance Notes Sicilian bergamot, blac...k currant, red apples, orange blossom, wild strawberries, jasmine, tea rose, toffee accords and vanilla. Fragrance Details Eau de parfum Size: 3.4 Oz. Color: Multicolor. Gender: Female. read more
The Aroma Therapy Essential Oil Nebulizer from Carepeutic is perfect for improving the energy of any room. Utilizing advanced ther...mostat-controlled air-pumping technology to vaporize essential oils, this therapeutic device runs in a whisper-quiet and... read more
Bottega Veneta Eau Sensuelle Eau de Parfum, 2.5 oz. DetailsAnother expression of veneto. A floral Fruity Chypre Fragrance. Delicat...e floral accord of Jasmine and Gardenia, blended to a joyful and elegant peach note. A distinctive and lasting leathery... read more
Specially formulated with nourishing Vitamin E and botanical extracts that naturally repel insects, this practical perfume combine...s the scents of citrus, warm cedarwood, and vanilla. Ideal for summer, it deters mosquitoes and other bothersome bugs during outdoor adventures. Key ingredients : essential oils, Vitamin E How to use : Spray to cover exposed skin before heading outdoors. Reapply every 2 hours for optimum protection, or as needed in hot and humid environments. Avoid contact with mouth or eyes. Recommended in moderation for children over age 3. Over 700 sprays in each bottle. About Aromaflage : Based on traditional bug repellents from Southeast Asia, Aromaflage offers chemical-free protection from insects using plant-derived essential oils. Functional and beautiful, their travel-ready formulations are made from natural botanical extracts that are safe, effective, and wonderfully scented. - Ingredients: alcohol denat, essential oils, vanillin, castor seed oil, Vitamin E - Glass bottle, fabric travel pouch - Free of chemicals, DEET, and parabens - USA 1.7 fl. oz. Due to U.S. Dept. of Transportation restrictions, this item will ship via UPS Ground and is only available for delivery within the continental United States. Regrettably, shipment to Alaska and Hawaii and express ship methods are unavailable for this item. read more
Softly scented with French lavender, Brazilian rose and Madagascar vanilla, this all-natural perfume offers a luxurious aroma that... promotes deep, peaceful sleep. Formulated with lavender and lavandin oils for a chemical-free fragrance, it can be applied to your pillow, neck and body before bedtime to aid in relaxation. Key ingredients : lavender oil, lavandin oil How to use : Spray on pillow, neck, or body 5-10 minutes before bedtime. Keep out of reach of children. May cause skin irritation. Do not apply to children's hands. Avoid contact with mouth or eyes. About Aromaflage : Functional and beautiful, Aromaflage chemical-free formulations are made from natural botanical extracts that are safe, effective, and wonderfully scented. - Alcohol denat, water, lavandin oil, bois de rose oil, lavandin absolute, vanilla, lavender, liatrix absolute - Glass bottle, fabric travel pouch - Free of parabens and chemicals - USA 0.34 fl. oz. Due to U.S. Dept. of Transportation restrictions, this item will ship via UPS Ground and is only available for delivery within the continental United States. Regrettably, shipment to Alaska and Hawaii and express ship methods are unavailable for this item. read more
Roja Parfums Amore Mio Parfum, 50 mL DetailsOriental: Rich & Soft - Sweet, Warm, Dry, & Powdery Be the Flame, Not the Moth Each pe...rfume from the Profumi D'Amore collection evokes the different chapters of a love storyfrom the very first moment passion... read more
Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Cologne, 30 mL DetailsLondon at its most fashionably young and fun. Flirt with oh-so floral neroli... and a delicious wink of basil. Quintessentially British, always playful. Fresh, fun, full of adventure. Top Note: Basil... read more
The innovative Travalo Pure Easy Fill Perfume Spray features a patented easy-fill system that allows you to refill the Travalo dir...ectly from a standard perfume bottle. Durable and compact, it's ideal for the gym, the office, and traveling. read more
From the Manufacturer:Ceramic Oil Fragrance DiffuserOilEssence ceramic oil diffuser provides a simple yet effective method for dif...fusing your favorite essential oils. Bask in the glow of candle light as it streams through this elegant alternative to... read more
Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne Intense, 50 mL DetailsRich with precious ingredients. Inspired by ritual. Cologn...e Intense takes a different approach to fragrance. Five deeply sensual scents. Each with a delicious, even dangerous edge.... read more
Same fragrance, new better-than-ever formula—this sheer mist is made to mix, blend and play for a custom scent, with cherry blosso...m and peach. Fragrance type: Fresh Notes: Cherry blossom and peach 250 ml/8.4 fl. oz. Domestic read more
The ultimate flirt: seductress meets coquette in this boudoir-inspired fragrance with a touch of lace, fishnet and a hot pink atom...izer. Fragrance type: Warm Notes: Black vanilla, frozen pear and blooming gardenia Includes twist-on cap for traveling 50... read more
Sexy today, sexy tomorrow, sexy forever: our signature award-winning Bombshell fragrance in a gorgeous emerald-cut bottle. Fragran...ce type: Fruity floral Notes: Purple passion fruit, Shangri-la peony and vanilla orchid 50 ml/1.7 fl. oz. 100 ml/3.4 fl.... read more
Michael Kors' perfume was introduced in 2000 by the design house of Michael Kors. The romantic fragrance of this deep, floral scen...t from Michael Kors is long-lasting and intense, and you can expect to be complimented whenever you wear it. The sweetness... read more
Paloma Picasso fragrance was launched by the design house of Paloma Picasso Women's scent is available in a 1.7-ounce bottle Eau d...e parfum is great for nearly any occasion Notes of florals, citrus, woods and greens We cannot accept returns on this... read more
From the Manufacturer:Oval, rippled effect stands out among all other diffusers. Long lasting 10 oz capacity for up to 10 hours of... continuous use. Timers also let you select operational periods for 1, 2, and 3 hours. Stylish look further enhanced with... read more
Forever Fragrance provides a fresh scent in your home for up to approximately two years. Primarily derived from plant sources and ...wood pulp to help eliminate odors while acting as an air freshener. read more
Launched by the Design House of Vera Wang In 2006. Vera Wang Princess EDT Spray for women possesses a blend of: Water Lily, Golden... Apricot, Pink Frosting, Precious Amber, Lady Apples, Pink Guava, Mandarin Meringue, Dark Chocolate, Wild Tuberose,... read more
Buy Daisy Dream Forever by Marc Jacobs, 1.7 oz Eau De Parfum Spray for Women and Get upto 80% off on retail store prices, 100% Aut...hentic Perfume. Daisy Dream Forever features blue daisy icons on the cap and shawl that provide a colorful and textural... read more
Antimicrobial Soap, Formula: Antimicrobial, Size: 16 oz., Fragrance: Floral, Form: Liquid, Package Type: Pump Bottle, Color: Gold
Antica Farmacista Prosecco Decanter & Fragrance Set, 16.8oz DetailsNew from Antica Farmacista, the crystal Luminoso Decanter is th...e epitome of sparkle and refinement. Whether filled with your favorite Antica home ambiance fragrance or your favorite... read more
Roja Parfums Great Britain, 100 mL DetailsThe Essence Of Great Britain Regarded as one of the world's leading perfumers, Roja Dove... has been appointed an Ambassador for GREAT Britain. Embodying the essence of British creativity, Master Perfumer, Roja... read more
Roja Parfums 51 Pour Femme, 30 mL DetailsTHE SCENT OF A BRITISH ICON Inspired by the best of the past, created today to be worn to...morrow. Roja Dove A rich and sensual bouquet of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose,... read more
Add a few drops of this Rain Forest fragrance to water, a vacuum bag or filter for a great smell. This aromatherapy set is designe...d for use with Rainbow Hyla Thermax water vacuums and humidifiers. This variety pack includes five fragrances: eucalyptus, vanilla bean, rain forest, cinnamon apple and green apple. These are effective at covering up cooking smells and excellent for uplifting the mood or atmosphere in a room. Bedazzle your significant other with one of these enchanting fragrances, or simply pour a few drops into your bath for a delightfully self-indulgent experience. Each bottle comes with an applicator Rain Forest scents Materials: Plastic Dimensions: 6 inches high x 2 inches wide Capacity: 1.8 fluid ounces Includes five (5) bottles read more
Roja Parfums Sultanate Of Oman Parfum, 50 mL DetailsThe Majesty of Oman For thousands of years, the Sultanate of Oman has been cel...ebrated for producing the world's finest Frankincense. I dedicate this creation to His Majesty The Sultan and the fragrant... read more
Nest Fragrances Tarragon & Ivy Reed Diffuser, 5.9 oz. DetailsHerbaceous wild tarragon and garden ivy are infused with invigorating... notes of Tuscan cypress and cedar. NEST Fragrances Reed Diffusers are carefully crafted with the highest quality... read more
Palmer's cocoa butter skin therapy oil is an advanced, multi-purpose skin perfection product that can be used all over the body, i...ncluding face. Helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry, damaged skin, uneven skin tone, aging skin and... read more
Annick goutal songes was created in 2006 by isabel doyen the long time perfumer for annick goutal parfums. Songes took its inpirat...ion from the intoxicating scent of exotic flowers in a tropical garden at sunset. The notes are frangipani, tiare, jasmine notes, incense, vanilla, copahu balm, pepper, ylang-ylang absolute, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and styrax. read more
The sea, the sky and the breezes of italian coasts are captured in a bottle of this ozonic/floral fragrance for women. Six differe...nt kinds of perfumed salts and seaweeds were used in this unique scent. Other notes include hibiscus, pittosporum, ylang-ylang, musk rose, oleander, lily, eucalyptus, and notes of sand. Refreshing and perfect for warm weather. read more
The french niche house started by annie vannier to give life to the great royal and intriguing women throughout history and to sev...en cultures. All were composed by master perfumer pierre bourdon. We visit russia and the beautiful women who were powers beyond the throne. This floral oriental scent is very feminine and hides a secret of its own the rare siberian baby woodrose is used in the composition. Top notes of italian lemon, grapefruit from israel, with lemon sorbet, apple and melon. Heart notes melt the coldest winters with siberian baby woodrose, enveloped by jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and magnolia. Base notes are iris, sandalwood, patchouli, caramel, amber, vanilla and musk. read more
The french niche house started by annie vannier to give life to the great royal and intriguing women throughout history and to sev...en cultures. All were composed by master perfumer pierre bourdon. We visit italy with this fruity floral for women.top notes are brazilian orange, black currant, pineapple, melon, cloves, with a heart of smoky champaca, egyptian orange blossom, jasmine, black currant bud. The base notes are sandalwood, raspberry, moroccan iris and pistachio wood. read more
The french niche house started by annie vannier to give life to the great royal and intriguing women throughout history. All were ...composed by master perfumer pierre bourdon. Thisoriental floral pays homage to japan and its culture. Top notes of are freesia, melon and delectable ylang ylang. Heart notes are violet, rose, lily of the valley, peony, heliotrope and iris, while base notes of iris root, vetiver, teak wood, sandalwood and tonka add an oriental flair. read more
An evocative fragrance that evokes the water nymphs of ancient mythology, this is an aquatic floral fragrance for women. Float awa...y as you bathe in the waters of scented ancient springs with notes of bamboo, white peach, sweet orange, white water lily, lotus flowers, water jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, white rose, white fig, and honey. read more
Enjoy the warm, sunshiny feel of this gold undergreen fragrance any day of the year. The juicy combination of fresh lime, zesty le...mon, and sweet and tangy grapefruit is added to the base notes of ginger and cardamom for a symphony of citrus and spice. This tasty orchestra of scents was created by the designer house of versens in 2012 for today's woman who seeks to add an energetic and refreshing scent to her daily wardrobe. read more
Launched by the design house of houbigant in 1912, quelques fleurs is classified as a refined, flowery fragrance. This feminine sc...ent possesses a blend of many soft sensual florals. It is recommended for evening wear. read more
Created in 2012, rosa de filare is a heavenly rose scent that is endlessly classic. Made for women of all ages, this perfume opens... with bamboo, tangerine, bergamot, black currant and lily. the heart notes are bulgarian rose and turkish rose. and the bottom notes are ambergris, patchouli and cedar wood. read more
Parti pris is a delightful fragrance from the terry de gunzburg house of design. Introduced in 2012, this addition to the classic ...fashion house has been heralded by experts throughout the fashion industry for its brilliant composition. The fragrance blends notes of mandarin orange, orange blossom, tuberose, and turkish rose. The delicate blend of floral and citrus scents gives this fragrance a charming and original twist that truly makes it stand out from the crowd. read more
This is a beautifully classy floral blend with fruit to add a freshness. allow the warm hug given by the bottom notes to ground th...is incredibly feminine blend. the top note is juicy peach. the heart note is timeless rose. and the bottom notes are musk and cashmere wood. read more
This fragrance combines green floral notes with coffee for an unusual experience. Zesty and aromatic at the top, the scent is ligh...t and refreshing, yet unique. Notes include green coffee of hawaii, grapefruit, rose, mandarin, geranium oil, jasmine, cyclamen, lemon honey, citron pulp, and white musk. read more
Enhance your romance with the warm and spicy fragrance of oud for love. Launched by the different company in 2012, this unique fem...inine fragrance includes angelica, saffron, coriander, caraway and aldehyde tones. The irresistible scent of oud for love is perfect for a night out with someone new or for a special evening with your long-time love. Slip the small, stylish spray bottle into your purse with ease to refresh the fragrance and the feeling any time. read more
Created in 2014 by bois 1920, aethereus is a luxurious women's scent that packs layers of aromatic bliss. Top notes of coconut and... mimosa emit an undeniably feminine charm with their delicate, airy scents. A rush of citrus hides beneath, bounding through with the crisp, commanding zest of bergamot, lemon and orange. The scent itself evolves with time, popping out surprising notes here and there. Fresh and light, this fragrance is ideal for daytime wear during the warmer months. read more


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Space Station X-1 (known as Satellite View of America after 1958) was an attraction at Disneyland. It opened on July 17, 1955 as one of the park's original opening day attractions.
Guests experienced the illusion of orbiting Earth in a space station.
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A story of a woman who meets a man, who changes her life forever...
Watching him.
Watching me.
Watching everyone else.
Typical. You see an attractive person in the street, that finds you attractive too. You just look, as they look, and then look away. Then look back and smile. And they smile. You walk past eachother, and never look back. Just go on with your day. Like every other day, in this busy life, on this busy street, in this busy city.
But today you feel different.
Today is the day my life changed. I think it changed for the better. But you'll have to wait and decide that for yourself.
He saw me first. At least thats what he tells me. The first time I saw him, we were in line for a coffee down at Starbucks. My routine, a cafe latte with skim milk & no sugar, at 8:30 am before work. I walk there in my fancy work clothes and my fake face & hair done up like a model. I walk in my comfy shoes, that do not match my outfit for a few blocks, before I pull my pumps out of my purse and slip them on. Then I walk into my building, this horrible building where I must work for 9 hours everyday. My routine.
I walk up the stairs, because it just seems so pointless to take the elevator, to be stuck with these people I don't really like more than I have to in a day. Plus, I get some extra practice walking in these wretched shoes. My routine.
So then, as I come up to my floor, a little bit sweatier than I want to be, I open the door, and walk past the people I pretend not to notice, and strut right into my office and shut the door. My routine.
My neat freak office is nothing like my home. Its so ocd clean, it makes me want to scream. According to my boss our clients don't like it when they see the person they're paying to represent them, and their home..and of course their money in an un-organized manner. I say its ridiculous. This is my office, I should be able to do whatever the heck I want to it. My routine.
Sadly, my routine never changes. This is life. Sometimes I may get an odd day, where I personally show some of my clients a new listing, or help them get their house ready to be a new listing. But, most days its always the same ol' thing. Except for today.
Today, when I stood in line at Starbucks to order my skim milk no sugar cafe latte, 5 minutes later than usual, my life took a huge turn. A turn on the road, the path, I was stuck on. You think I'd be grateful for it, considering how negative and depressed I was everyday. But, sometimes I find it even more frustrating than my old depressing life. At least I had a choice to walk those 7 blocks to work, and a choice to wear my pumps up the stairs, and a choice to spend 9 hours in my ocd clean and organized office. This.., this change that happened, was not my choice. And that didn't seem right.


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Nice find on Reverbnation. Refreshing sound.
All the best to you with your music James .A1 job on your songs.Didorion
Cool tracks man! Greetings from THE TIME BOMB KA-BOOOOOOOM!
Great songs with much feel, Awesome!!
Hi James, Outstanding passion in your voice on Carolina!!!
Looking forward to your new ep James. You are certainly among the cream of the crop here in OC. I knew that when we first met at Saxby's. Peace brother. RC
Nice songwriting, James. You have a great way with words and melodies! From another songster, -Ben Aaron
Wow, fantastic.. Loved 'choose to breathe'
what beautiful songs! love your lyrics and vocals,,,really nice melodies,,,,,excellent! I "Feel the Love"!
Peace to you brother.


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Confluence Of Hope
Hope has a strange way of playing with men. It hits them when they think all is lost, lifting their spirits. And just as capriciously leaving them in the lurch when it suits it. Commander Smith didn't like to hope, he had been let down before. But this night of all nights, he was having a torrid affair with it.
"Commander, the attack…should we do something about it?"
Smith's face was grim, as he pondered over his future course of action.
"Okay, Harrison, get me there now."
2305hrs Building B
"Hey, you get out of there."
The LitPol officers fired off a couple of warning rounds but Spockeh's estimation of the cover had been good. It held up against the enemy fire.
"Ready, Scorch?"
"I was born ready."
"Let's do this."
"Yippee ki yay, motherf…"
The rest of the sentence was drowned out in the explosion from the three concussion grenades Scorch had hurled in the general direction of the LitPol.
The impact knocked them over. Spockeh and Scorch took their chance to speed off down the corridor in the other direction.
"Come in Digger, Trucker. What is your status?"
A lot of static greeted Spockeh's frantic voice.
"No response."
Scorch and Spockeh looked at each other, a little bit of fear creeping into their eyes. They kept running till they reached the end of the corridor, and nearly ran right into another LitPol, this one brandishing an MP5.
"Hold it right there, intruders."
Spockeh whispered to Scorch under his breath, both of them standing perfectly still.
"Got any more bombs?"
"Not right now."
Spockeh looked at the LitPol and began to smile. The LitPol noticed it and raised his gun even further, before falling to the ground unconscious. Ninja stepped forward, over the LitPol's body, seeming quite pleased with his perfect karate chop. He had snuck up on the LitPol unnoticed by everyone but Spockeh.
"Ninja, nice to see you man."
"Same here, guys. What happened?" Ninja replied as he picked up the dropped MP5.
"Some kind of a trap, we can't raise any of the others on radio."
This small conversation cost them precious minutes as LitPol officers crowded in on both sides of them.
"There's too many to karate chop." Ninja remarked wryly.
Spockeh nearly shouted "Then how do we get out of here?!"
The answer drove through the wall into the corridor a few feet away from them.
"Trucker, Bugger, are we glad to see you!" The four quickly jumped into the heavily modded armoured LitPol truck parading as an SUV, as LitPol gunfire bounced off its bulletproof chassis.
"We heard your distress call, but we needed to maintain radio silence. We picked up this baby on the way. The LitPol's have some sweet rides." Trucker remarked admiringly, as he revved up the engine and drove out of the building.
Spockeh began to issue orders, "Digger, see if you can get me a live satellite feed of this place, I want the location of all LitPol troops near us. Ninja, give us cover fire with the MP5. Trucker, back to our original evac point. I'll try to raise Pheniox on the radio again." Spockeh switched on his com set and said, "Pheniox, Bugger, come in, I repeat, we are under fire, what is your status?"
The com set buzzed a few feet away from Pheniox, on the dashboard of the Ford, but she couldn't answer it, not in her current situation. Neither could Bugger, who was lying unconscious on the ground. She breathed rapidly as she felt the cold steel at her back. The man in the trenchcoat spoke again, "I told you, I don't want to hurt you. Just tell me the location of your new Safe."
Pheniox spit on the ground, before saying, "I don't know where it is, and even if I did, I wouldn't tell you, Antagonist scum!"
"Scum is an illegal word. But we'll let that pass. Just tell me, and I'll let you and your friends live. I don't want to deal with you."
Pheniox sneered, "Yeah, you'll just let us go. You can barely deal with us."
The man laughed mirthlessly, "You think so? I thought it was my tracer that had malfunctioned. I didn't think you'd be stupid enough to actually invade a military base right after you fled and blew up the Safe. No, I need to speak with someone higher up. What was that?"
Pheniox replied, "What was what?"
"That noise."
Commander Smith had heard the roar before the girl had, as the armoured LitPol SUV barged through the trees into the clearing, near the Ford. Five of them got out of the SUV with incredible speed. Smith knew how the situation would look to them and decided to use it to his advantage.
"Don't move, or I cap your female friend here."
He saw the others freeze in their tracks, and said, "Now, which of you knows the location of the new Safe?"
A second later, there was a flash of black, and the Commander lay on the ground. Pheniox finding herself free, ran towards Spockeh. Smith tried to rise up and look for the cause of his sudden fall, but the cloaked figure, deftly kicked both Smith's hands with his right leg, and something metallic skittered away. Ninja watched in admiration as the new arrival proceeded to execute his finishing move.
Brendan waited for the man on the ground to recover, waiting to deliver the coup de grace, but then thought better of it, after he heard a gun being cocked. He turned around to see a man in pilot gear, pointing a small handgun at him.
"Step away from the Commander. And you there, don't bother firing; you'll just call LitPol attention." The pilot spoke as he gestured towards Ninja. Brendan backed away; he'd realized the pilot was right, and anyway his main target was the safety of the Protagonists. The pilot moved towards the man on the ground, checking his pulse while keeping the gun trained on them with his other hand. Brendan realized that the pilot was only interested in the safety of the man he had called the Commander, and decided that it was the appropriate time to get away, even though his mind was asking a thousand questions. He did not want to leave witnesses, but he had no option.
The pilot, satisfied that the Commander was alive, said, "Get out of here. I'll hold them off for a while." Brendan didn't wait to think too much about why he was helping them; he quickly herded Spockeh and the others into the armoured SUV, while Trucker picked up Bugger's unconscious body and brought it in. Brendan took the wheel, and hightailed it out of there; still not entirely sure of what happened. From the looks on the faces of his car-mates, they were equally stunned.
It was after they had traveled a while, that Spockeh's mind slid back into place. He had not even bothered to find out who he was being rescued from or being rescued by. And then a worse thought struck him.
"Turn it around, we have to go back. Turn this around!!"
The man at the wheel looked at him obliquely and said, "The place is going to be swarming with LitPols by now, you have a deathwish or something?"
"No, we have to go back, the Protagonize laptops, they're still in our truck!!"
When Commander Smith came to in the safety of his helicopter, flying north, he saw the collection of laptops they had recovered from the Protagonists' vehicle, and he felt that familiar tug of hope again.