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Without the appropriate nutrition, rest, sleep, and strength work, you will become more prone to fatigue and injury. Myproteins new delicious Protein Rice Pudding is simply irresistible, so, fulfil those cravings and feel completely guilt-free afterwards!
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Natural Vanilla flavour:Ground Rice (37%), Micellar Casein (Milk Protein Isolate)(36%), Skimmed Milk Powder (15%), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Glucose Syrup, Milk Protein, Emulsifier(Citric Acid Esters of Mono and diglycerides of Fatty Acids)(Milk), Flavouring (Natural Flavouring, Sweetener(Sucralose)), Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Natural Chocolate flavour:Ground Rice (36.5%), Micellar Casein (Milk Protein Isolate) (34.5%), Skimmed Milk Powder (14%), Flavouring (Cocoa Powder, Natural Flavouring, Sweetener(Sucralose)), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Glucose Syrup, Milk, Emulsifier(Citric Acid Esters of Mono and diglycerides of Fatty Acids) (Milk) Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Natural Strawberry flavour:Ground Rice (37%), Micellar Casein (Milk Protein Isolate) (36%), Skimmed Milk Powder (15%), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Glucose Syrup, Milk Protein, Emulsifier(Citric Acid Esters of Mono and diglycerides of Fatty Acids) (Milk) Flavouring (Natural Flavouring, Colour (Beetroot Red), Sweetener(Sucralose)), Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Toffee Fudge Flavour: Ground Rice (38%), Micellar Casein (Milk Protein Isolate) (37.5%), Skimmed Milk Powder (15%), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Glucose Syrup, Milk Protein, Emulsifier(Citric Acid Esters of Mono and diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring (Flavouring, Malt Powder (Barley),Sweetener (Sucralose)), Propylene Glycol), Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Serving Size - (50g)
Servings Per Container - 20 (1kg)
|Per 100g
|Per Serving
|1570 kJ/371 kcal
|785 kJ/185 kcal
|5.9 g
|2.9 g
|of which saturates
|0.8 g
|0.4 g
|41 g
|21 g
|of which sugars
|9.2 g
|4.6 g
|39 g
|20 g
|0.2 g
|0.1 g
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)
The nutritional information is based on the Natural Chocolate Flavour version, when choosing an alternative flavour the nutritional values may vary.
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Toffee Fudge is unreal, this product is so so good. Added Butterscotch for a post workout dream.Goes Well With:Butterscotch Sugar Free Syrup
So disappointed in this - the texture is horrible, really fine grained. It's more like pap or semolina and nothing like actual rice pudding.Goes Well With:pained tears
Turns into a scrambled egg type of thing, tastes like water a mild hint of vanilla once you get past the grainy phlem like texture. Not worth the calories Goes Well With:Milk
Bought this on a whim as I fancied a change from oats for breakfast. Needless to say, I was impressed! A double serving of chocolate flavour rice pudding goes down a treat in the morning. This provides great macros and a warming boost, which is helping to make winter slightly less awful...Goes Well With:Seeds, dark chocolate, pecans.
Tastes just like ground rice, which I love, reminds me of my childhood, even the lumps where I can't mix it properly! It's not at all like rice pudding, but definitely like the ground rice you buy in the pudding isle at a supermarket, only minus the sugar. Vanilla is lovely, not synthetic at all. Highly recommend this, I'm buying more! I love it.
On a cut right now and this is my one daily treat - really tasty not artificial tasting - I've tried the vanilla and considering other flavours now :-)
Very much more like a porridge/ready brek kind of consistency. Mixes super well..I decided to mix in a bowl with a whisk as it was easier! Toffee fudge flavour is fine on its own but could be taken to another level with some choc-shot! Definitely worth a go!
Easy to make and tastes pretty good but is nothing like rice pudding. The texture is very fine and is more like ready Brek. When making I just mixed it in a bowl with a whisk unlike the instructions to do in a shaker as after shaking a while it really gets thick and is hard to get out of shaker.Goes Well With:Raisins, cinnamon, almond milk.
A good macro-friendly alternative to snacking. Tastes nice, however not the same as normal rice pudding. More like a hot, thicker protein shake.
Even though the reviews were hit 'n miss I bought this because I love Rice Pudding & MyProtien products.... The good- It's very easy to make, mixes easily in a shaker and only 2 minutes to heat. Tastes nice, I got the vanilla flavour. The nutritional content is very good. The but- It's consistency isn't that of Rice Pudding, I would call it "Selomina Protein Pudding" It's also quite like ready break made with a bit too much milk or water. Its quite runny, I had to add some whey protein to make it a bit thicker. Overall it's tasty and filling with good macros. But don't expect the consistency of Rice Pudding. Goes Well With:Sugar free syrup. Any flavour of whey protein you like.
I got this for the missus who has just started training and loves rice pudding. She was a bit negative as she says there is no rice texture, but apparently it tastes alright.
I'm not really sure what to make of it to be honest. It reminds me a lot of ready brek, especially taste wise. I bought chocolate and it doesn't taste bad, but there's still that tangy protein aftertaste to it which I guess can't really be avoided. That being said the macros are great and helps me to hit my daily protein, but I don't think I'll be buying another bag once I've finished this one. Goes Well With:Milk
Just writing this as i'm eating my first bowl... I wasn't sure what to expect but it isn't really what I was expecting from the title of Protein Rice Pudding... it is more of a protein pudding with ground rice for carbs. The flavor is good... added maple zero calorie syrup which is quite nice. Not sure I will be ordering again for pleasure... Goes Well With:Maple Syrup flavored Zero Calorie Syrup
Easy to mix and great texture from the rice, definitely a nice treat in the cold winter evenings
Excellent product! Tried the natural vanilla as a snack after my work out. Very good taste! Mixability+++ Can't wait to try the chocolate one!Goes Well With:cinnamon raisins


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US-Russia relations: an interview with American political analyst Leon Aron
No particular complications are expected in Russian-American relations in the foreseeable future, if only because the administration of President-elect Barack Obama won't regard issues like missile defense deployment in Europe, or NATO expansion, as priorities for a long time to come.
No particular complications are expected in Russian-American relations in the foreseeable future, if only because the administration of President-elect Barack Obama won't regard issues like missile defense deployment in Europe, or NATO expansion, as priorities for a long time to come. These are the views of Leon Aron, director of Russian studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
Question: How will President Dmitri Medvedev's recent address to parliament influence the new US Administration's policies?
Leon Aron: Purely from the standpoint of protocol, I got an odd impression from Medvedev's speech. That's because when a new administration comes in there is usually a honeymoon period, or at least some period when the leaders take each other's measure. Even in the Soviet era, the Foreign Ministry would never have made such a statement. They either kept silent or made a few formal gestures, offered congratulations, and so on. But Medvedev concentrated especially on an asymmetric response to the deployment of American missile defense elements in Europe. On the one hand, of course, he wanted to issue a reminder that this topic continues to disappoint Moscow; on the other hand, this was a typical underestimation of the fact that decision-making in the USA is far less dependent on individuals than it is in Russia. A new leader in Russia can sometimes refashion the situation to suit himself to such an extent that although the country formally remains the same, it actually becomes an entirely different regime. The impression is that Moscow thinks it can put some pressure on Barack Obama, send him this alarm signal, and then he'll change everything immediately. But I think it's turned out to be just the reverse. The public responded immediately – there was an editorial in The Washington Post, saying: look, the Russians aren't even giving the new president some breathing space. And I think that this has ended up narrowing the field for maneuver in relations between Russia and the USA.
Question: How will the Obama Administration respond to Medvedev's proposal to extend the presidential term from four years to six?
Leon Aron: From this standpoint, Medvedev has done everything right. In this crazy race, with Obama having to develop policies and make appointments, Medvedev's statement hasn't received the publicity that it would have received if he made it after Obama took office. Then the US State Department would surely have made a response, and the leading media would surely have described it as increased centralization of the political process in Russia.
Question: Barack Obama and his advisors have stated on more than one occasion that the missile defense elements in the Czech Republic and Poland won't be as effective as President George W. Bush claims, and that the USA shouldn't be in such a hurry to deploy them. Might the Obama Administration delay this process, or cancel it entirely?
Leon Aron: I think so, yes. There won't be a 180-degree turnaround – bases won't be closed, agreements with Poland and the Czech Republic won't be annulled – but matters will proceed more slowly. In other words, there will be a lot more testing. But matters won't reach the point of actual deployment – in fact, this is said to be at least three or four years away even now. Not even by the end of the Obama Administration's first term, I think. And here I see some room for maneuver with Russia. Instead of making threats and saying that we'll do such-and-such, Moscow needs to understand that the missile defense elements won't actually be deployed. And over the next few years, it makes sense to talk of serious technical details, with calm discussion of transparency, the degree of monitoring by Russia, and perhaps – as in earlier proposals – having Russian observers present at these bases.
Question: What kind of stance will the Obama Administration take on NATO expansion? Will Georgia and Ukraine be granted Membership Action Plans this December or next April?
Leon Aron: Firstly, nothing at all can happen in December, since the question of admitting Georgia and Ukraine into NATO will be decided in the USA. If the USA really wants to admit Georgia and Ukraine, Europe will have to go along with it. Europe won't do anything on its own, given the position taken by Germany and France, the leading EU countries. Britain's stance is closer to that of the USA, but opposition from Germany and France, which don't want Georgia and Ukraine in NATO, can't be overcome without the USA. But the new administration has so much to do before April that it simply won't have time to concentrate and use diplomatic channels to make some progress on this issue.
Question: What kind of lessons will the Obama Administration draw from the war with Georgia?
Leon Aron: Washington believes that Saakashvili made an insane error, and it seems to me that this has been pointed out to him quite plainly behind the scenes. But the lesson to be drawn goes like this: Russia is on its way to reassembling what was lost when the Soviet Union collapsed. No one's talking about re-establishing the USSR, of course, but Russia does intend to restore certain geostrategic resources and assets. And among those assets is veto power regading the foreign trade orientation, and especially the foreign policy orientation, of post-Soviet states.
Question: Might the Obama Administration acknowledge that the former Soviet countries are Russia's special influence zone?
Leon Aron: It seems to me that this right for Russia has already been recognized, de facto. But the question lies elsewhere. All great continental powers since Ancient Babylon have acted in the same way. They have established neutral or friendly regimes along their borders. That's what the USA does in North America and Central America, and what Russia does in the CIS. But it's the 21st Century now. And the question isn't whether Russia has this preference, but what kind of methods it uses to reinforce and demonstrate these interests. And here, of course, everyone was shocked by what Russia did to Georgia – as if it were the 19th Century.
Question: Does the USA have any leverage for pressuring Russia to choose some other means of influencing its neighbors?
Leon Aron: In the short term, the USA has no tactical leverage for influencing Russia. In the long term, it does. This doesn't mean that America will take any conscious action. But it's undeniable that attitudes to Russia in the West have deteriorated since the conflict in Georgia.
Question: How is this expressed?
Leon Aron: Lack of trust. Capital flight from Russia. That's not because business doesn't like the regime in Russia (capitalists don't care where they make money – they even cooperate with China), but due to unpredictable risks in Russia. Companies fear that if the break between Russia and the West turns serious, investing in Russia would be more risky, and many companies can't afford that. Russia, like the USSR, fails to consider the force of public opinion. In the 1990s – now described as a time of chaos, prostration, and horror – Russia's image in the West was quite decent. Russia was perceived as a new democracy with a legacy of problems and corruption, but generally one of us, or much closer to us than the USSR ever was.
Question: Can America solve the Iranian nuclear problem without Russia?
Leon Aron: Without Russia, the only way the USA can solve this problem is by military force. But the USA really doesn't want to do that, knowing how high the risks would be. So on this issue, Russia has substantial opportunities for progress. Not by making UN Security Council resolutions toothless. Because Russia is hollowing out these documents, they are having practically no effect on Iran.


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New Delhi, Jul 27 (UNI) A FICCI-Yes Bank report today said India has the potential to become a manafucturing hub for global luxury brands in the next four to five years, as a consequence of cost advantages and growing number of high networth individuals.
The manufacturing of luxury items in the country has the potential to grow to 500 million dollars in not too distant a future, the report said. Global brands like Louis Vuitton and Frette are looking at India as a manufacturing base for their products, while others are sourcing their requirements from India.
''This manufacturing capability if harnessed properly can propel India as one of the leading destinations for manufacture of luxury goods. The cost advantage, particularly in labour intensive sectors like leather and accessories add to the advantage that is India,'' the report said.
The France-based luxury brand - Louis Vuitton has already embarked on an initiative to expand its presence to various cities apart from Mumbai and Bangalore given its soaring sales figures in the cities it is already present.
An interesting fact brought out by the report is that India is the fastest growing population of the High Networth Individuals (HNI) which stood at 1,23,000.
The report says income level of consumers is expected to triple by 2025, thanks to the high GDP growth of 8.5 per cent per annum.
In order to expedite the creation of a hub for the manufacture of global luxury brands, the report suggests that the government and private players consider forming partnerships with international fashion and luxury councils or associations. This would encourage and facilitate cooperation in the high-end luxury market.
For propelling luxury goods segment, it includes corporatisation.
This will lead to large investments, employment creation and generation of additional revenue streams.
Forming a standardisation and branding and packaging organisation which will provide a seal of approval for all the luxury goods produced in the country has also been suggested by FICCI.
The report favours further easing foreign direct investment norms in the sector for facilitating the development of the retail sector.
The constant vacilitation of policy acts as a dampner for luxury goods brands.
The Indian tariff structure needs to be streamlined, it says and adds that India has one of the highest duties on imported luxury goods. This drives the grey market and duty free purchases as the stringent regulatory environment impedes investment by foreign brands.
''The need of the hour is to open up the opaque structure which has been put in place. Transparency at all levels needs to be provided for duties and taxes. Government rules and regulations need a thorough revision with due consideration to the sensitivities of the sector,'' it said.
The report mentions that the luxury sector needs to be treated in isolation with other retail sectors as the dynamics governing it are significantly different in nature.
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September 2, 2005
Power Mac or Power Lunch? You Decide on Which G5!
The tenth anniversary of the partnership between George Foreman and Salton will be commemorated with the production of the new George Foreman® G5 Next Grilleration grill.
The G5 marks one of the greatest stories of how properly naming a product can radically transform a business. In 1995, after naming a poorly selling health grill the "George Foreman Lean, Mean, Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine" and asking the hamburger loving heavyweight champ to be its spokesman, sales took off to represent more than 45% of the company's $922 million in revenue by 2002, making the Foreman Grill one of the great knock outs in the product naming business.
The G5 shares the same name as Apple's Power Mac G5, which debuted in June 2003. Apple may skip the G6 moniker with its next generation computer to avoid potential confusion with the Pontiac G6.
Pontiac introduced the G6 series, or Oprah car, which the talk show host gave out to surprised audience members in 2004 to mark the start of her 19th season.
And while the target market of Oprah-watching, burger-grilling computer aficionados out there may be small, it does make one wonder if somebody in charge of naming product extensions for Salton hasn't cottoned on to the fact that "G" might represent more to consumers than simply "George" or "grill".
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Salton picked a winner here - George Foreman, the only boxer who would not seem out of place russling up a batch of cookies with grandma on a Sunday afternoon, while at the same time having the ability to "grill" most mortal men into oblivion if they ran into him in a drak alley with twenty of their toughest chums. However its not the "tough" that sells, probably the reason the Mike Tyson range of 'juicers' is farther off than Mike is hoping.....


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Released by Tofu Carnage Records, description from the label: Dallas-based ritualistic improv jazz-rock trio return with their second double-LP through Tofu Carnage Records. "Pleistocene Moon" features an array of improvisations and compositions that awaken spiritual and emotional subconsciousness of the avant and despondent. Printed on heavyweight artboard jackets with original spot-printed cyanotype artwork by Ginger Berry and sleek black foil-stamped graphics. "Pleistocene Moon" comes housed with stunning collodion photographic prints on linen paperstock and is pressed on 180-gram gold and bone wax.


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Amendoa – Home 144656 Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Amendoa – Home 144656
- Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Top Review
Villa / 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 4
Key Info
- Nearest beach 5 km
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Car essential
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Stunning countryside surrounds the villa which is set amongst olive, fig and almond trees, just 2kms from the traditional village of Barao de Sao Joao.
Within easy reach of fabulous beaches, dramatic cliffs, quaint fishing villages and Lagos. It is ideal for a relaxing holiday and exploring this beautiful area of the Algarve.
Both bedrooms are en suite and have a shaded terrace with lovely views to the fairways of Espiche Golf course and to the mountains of Monchique.
The lounge dining room opens onto the spacious terracing surrounding the 10 x 5 metre swimming pool. A separate outside dining area overlooks the Mediterranean style garden and the communal BBQ and shaded dining area.
Amendoa is adjacent to Azeitona (3 bedroom villa) and Limão (1 bedroom villa) so it is ideal for parties who wish to holiday together but still retain their own privacy. Limão can only be booked with Azeitona or with Azeitona and Amendoa combined if they are all
Stunning countryside surrounds the villa which is set amongst olive, fig and almond trees, just 2kms from the traditional village of Barao de Sao Joao.
Within easy reach of fabulous beaches, dramatic cliffs, quaint fishing villages and Lagos. It is ideal for a relaxing holiday and exploring this beautiful area of the Algarve.
Both bedrooms are en suite and have a shaded terrace with lovely views to the fairways of Espiche Golf course and to the mountains of Monchique.
The lounge dining room opens onto the spacious terracing surrounding the 10 x 5 metre swimming pool. A separate outside dining area overlooks the Mediterranean style garden and the communal BBQ and shaded dining area.
Amendoa is adjacent to Azeitona (3 bedroom villa) and Limão (1 bedroom villa) so it is ideal for parties who wish to holiday together but still retain their own privacy. Limão can only be booked with Azeitona or with Azeitona and Amendoa combined if they are all booked by the same party.
Further details
All linen and towels, including pool/beach towels are provided (changed weekly).
Welcome pack on arrival
If Amendoa and adjoining property Azeitona are rented together there is an option of renting Limão, the adjacent one bedroom, self contained villa bringing the total sleeping capacity to 12.
Further details indoors
Bright and spacious lounge dining room and open plan, fully equipped kitchen.
Both bedrooms have en suite shower facilities, outside shaded terrace and each can be made into twin rooms if preferred.
Cot and highchair available on request.
An Ipod docking station/speakers with MP3 connection is provided.
Further details outdoors
The terrace around the swimming pool is spacious and overlooks the countryside ideal for sunbathing and relaxation.
Below the pool terrace the pretty Mediterranean style garden has a large communal BBQ house, shaded dining area and secluded seating.
Laundry available and there are ample drying facilities.
Location description from owner
The Algarve region
The quieter western end of the Algarve boasts beautiful countryside and stunning beaches. A mixture of historic towns, timeless villages surrounded by orange groves and quaint fishing villages.
A visit to the west coast is a must to experience the dramatic cliffs and the lovely beaches frequented by surfers and beach lovers alike.
Sagres and its fort are steeped in navigational history and the mountains of Monchique are famous for their views, walking and waters. Nearby the Autodromo at Portimao offers go-karting as well as an international motorsports circuit hosting major events during the year.
With golf courses on the doorstep, walking, cycling, horse-riding, surfing, watersports, water parks, fishing and boat trips all close by there is something for everyone.
Barao de Sao Joao
The small picturesque village of Barao de Sao Joao is a 2km walk down the track to a handful of bars, restaurants, post office and a couple of shops to supply daily needs.
Excellent restaurants are also in the nearby village of Espiche. Praia du Luz ( 5mins by car) has 2 supermarkets, shops and a great variety of restaurants, many overlooking the beautiful bay and fantastic beach.
Lagos (10mins) has large supermarkets, bustling markets for fresh fish and vegetables, cafes and restaurants on cobbled streets, stunning cliff tops and beaches. The modern marina offers boat trips including sea fishing, dolphin watching, sailing charters and scenic viewing of the caves and grottos.
Quinta da Varzea Grande overlooks the immaculate fairways of the newly opened Espiche Golf course. There are also many other golf courses nearby with Boa Vista and Parque da Floresta only a few minutes drive away.
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- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- 2 Cots available
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Double Beds, 2 Cots available
- 2 En suites
- Wi-Fi available
- Air conditioning
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Shared garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Safe
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair available
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your holiday rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the owner
Mark And Ruth J.
Tourist Licence
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar updated::
- 20 May 2017
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- Portugal
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
This Villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 01 Dec 2010. Located in Lagos, it has 9 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £375 to £760.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property's calendar was last updated on 20 May 2017.
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"a wonderful garden villa trio, away from the tourist vibe"
We stayed as a trio, mum, dad and a 2 and a half year old in October 2015. On arrival we were immediately delighted with our choice of villa for 6 days out of a 10 day trip to Portugal. We have been to the area before but we stayed with friends who didn't get much chance to show us around the areas around Lagos. Quinta de Varzea Grande is the perfect spot to explore this lovely part of the Algarve. Set away from the touristy areas, surrounded by small villages, with some of the most stunning natural beaches (great for surfing) just a 15-20 minute drive away, and with superb garden/barbecue and lovely clean pool which was just perfect for us as a small family. Mark and Ruth are exceptional hosts. They put a great deal of work into keeping the property beautifully maintained. Everything we could have needed in terms of cooking appliances/washing facilities were in place. They provide a lovely welcome pack on arrival, we actually surprised them by arriving earlier than expected, but they were very gracious about this and made us feel incredibly welcome. You will need a car to get to and from the villa because it is tucked away, but we enjoyed this aspect because we got to explore the surrounding villages outside of the major tourist hub. There are ample supermarkets within 20 minutes that provide everything a family needs. In short we would definitely recommend the villa to friends and family with or without children. The Quinta is in fact 3 villas (we stayed in the 2 bedroom accomodation) of various sizes - perfect for a large family with teenagers who want their own space.
"Definetely a place to return to"
A very beautiful holiday villa in a wonderful location with very friendly and helpful owners. The ideal place for a holiday of several families or a larger group of friends and very good with kids. The houses were very well-equipped with really everything we needed. Also there was a lovely welcome package waiting for us at the arrival with the essentials for the first breakfast or snack as well as a delicious wine. Last but not least, the surrounding with its beautiful beaches is great. We'll definetly be back when we get the chance!
"Beauté et Sérénité"
Mark et Ruth nous ont réservé un excellent accueil dans leur propriété.L'appartement que nous occupions (AMENDOA) était très agréable, lumineux, fonctionnel et propre, et nous avions plusieurs vues sur la campagne environnante très belle, ou sur la piscine parfaitement entretenue par Mark, avec lequel nous échangions de temps à autre sur nos visites ou nos journées. A notre arrivée, un pack de bienvenue était à notre disposition pour le petit-déjeuner et un dîner de secours.Mark et Ruth étaient très disponibles pour nos éventuelles demandes, tout en faisant preuve d'une grande discrétion. Cette propriété et le jardin qui l'entoure est un endroit paisible, très beau, la campagne environnante est magnifique.C'est un lieu ou le temps s'arrête, et ou les parisiens que nous sommes avons vite perdu la notion du temps .Amendoa n'est pas loin de Lagos(6 km) , des belles plages du sud et de la côte ouest, et aussi de la Serra De Monchique, d'ou la grande possibilité de varier les ballades.Cette propriété comporte plusieurs appartements, ce qui donne l'opportunité de venir séjourner avec des amis, tout en gardant son indépendance. Nous songeons déjà à revenir dans cette belle Algarve, et La Quinta Da Varzae Grande sera sans nul doute notre point de chute! C et T de Paris
"Perfect villa in beautiful location - a real home from home"
In short, Amendoa (and Quinta da Varzea Grande as a whole) is a really fantastic place to stay. We (myself, my husband and our baby son (1)) have just returned from a brilliant 10 days here. The booking process is so easy and Mark/Ruth (villa owners) are really quick to get back to any emails or queries. In fact they are extremely helpful before you even get to Portugal!! I had a couple of baby specific queries as it was the first time we took our son (who is 1) abroad and Ruth was happy to help - even checking out whether the local supermarket stocked our preferred brand of nappy!! The villa is in a beautiful location set in the countryside but with easy access to all local amenities including the many gorgeous beaches located in the surrounding area. A car is essential but Mark & Ruth are able to sort out hire car bookings with no hassle whatsoever. The villa is lovely and clean and has plenty of space and there is full air conditioning in the lounge if needed for those extra hot days. The showers in the villa area great - lovely and warm and powerful. All necessary utensils etc are provided and we stayed at the villa and cooked most nights so our son could go to bed! Even if there is something extra you need Mark/Ruth will happily provide it without a problem, as they did for us. The villa has a private seating area and sunbeds and cushions are provided which can be used by the pool or on the private terrace (which has a great view overlooking the local golf course) - we had great weather the whole time we were there so there were plenty of places at the villa to enjoy the sunshine and relax in peace. The solar heated pool is a real star feature of the villa - a great size and kept lovely and clean (cleaned every morning by Mark). We used it every day and my son loved splashing around in the water. There is a great BBQ area with all facilities provided which we used on a couple of occasions and a lovely seating area overlooking the gardens - a great spot to enjoy a nice cold glass of wine in the early evening sun! On arrival you are provided with a welcome pack which is really handy and contains the basics for your first night - including milk, bread, butter, jam, water and even a bottle of wine. Ruth even made sure that we had some full fat milk for our son for the first night. We made full use of the facilities at the villa during our holiday and also explored the majority of the local area - nearby Barao de Sao Joao has some very quaint small cafes for a coffee and Praia de Luiz is 5-10mins drive from the villa where there are plenty of restaurants and shops to browse and obviously the beach. We found the beach at Luz a bit crowded and not the cleanest so we ventured a bit further to Salema (about a 15-20min drive from the villa) where the beach was stunning - Salema also has some great restaurants - Casa Pizza has a terrace where you can have really delicious seafood and pizzas looking out over the bay. Lagos Zoo is well worth a visit, really well kept, the animals are well looked after and there are lots of monkeys and birds to see. We had a really fantastic holiday and will definitely be staying here again on our return to the Algarve - highly recommended.
"Fabulous location, lovely villas"
Lovely villas - the outdoor areas are particularly good, especially the pool. Ideal for a family gathering with the large barbecue area being a great place to socialise. The individual terraces outside each bedroom mean that it is also quite private. Well maintained both inside and out.
"peaceful & relaxing with great pool"
Mark and Ruth were very welcoming and helpful. We had booked both villas with family and were impressed with the facilities and overall cleanliness of the villa. The area is very peaceful with lovely views of the surrounding area although a car is essential as the porperty is quite remote. The highlight of this property for us was the pool which is of a good size and was immaculately maintained on a daily basis. Overall a very relaxing and peaceful holiday.
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Brewster was buzzing after an impressive 7-4 victory over medal rivals Sweden but went down narrowly, just 7-5, to Glenn Howard's in-form rink.
However, just three defeats in nine matches leaves them well-placed in joint second on the overall standings and victories over the Czech Republic and the USA on Friday should set up another clash with Canada in the Page 1-2 game, the winner of which progresses to the final while the beaten rink moves into the semi-finals.
"I've beaten them in the past and they are not unbeatable here, despite the week they are having," insisted Brewster, a silver medallist 12 months ago to a Canadian team skipped by Jeff Stoughton.
"We had chances but we lost because a couple of shaky ends. I hope to play them again and you've just got to go out there and believe you can beat them.
"This was a tough game but we don't really need to win against them till Sunday and the final."
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WILMINGTON— Excitement continues to build around the inaugural Joe Miller Phenom Hoops Invitational, which is set for Dec. 27-30 at Brogden Hall on the campus of New Hanover High School. This week has seen four more players scheduled to participate in the event committing to recognizable Division I Power Five programs.
This national-level event, brought locally to Wilmington, is bringing elite talent from seven different states to compete over the four-day period.
- North Carolina– 6'10" Senior Brandon Huffman of Word of God Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ranked as Phenom Hoops' No. 70 overall prospect in the country, Huffman is a long and explosive tough guy in the paint.
- Clemson– 6'9 Senior Aamir Simms of Blue Ridge Academy in Saint George, Virginia. Ranked as Phenom Hoops' No. 70 overall prospect in the country, Simms is an inside/out force with touch and footwork.
Vanderbilt– 6'9″ Senior Ejike Obinna of Virginia Academy in Ashburn, Virginia. Ranked as Phenom Hoops' No. 100 overall prospect in the country, Obinna is an interior force. He is strong and explosive and plays with a mean streak.
- Ole Miss– 6'4″ Senior Parker Stewart of Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Ranked as Phenom Hoops No. 125 overall prospect in the country, Stewart is a combo guard who can make shots and sets up his team mates.
Hamilton Height's Nickiel Alexander-Walker (Virginia Tech) and Shai Alexander (Florida), Greenfield's Coby White (North Carolina), Word of God's Blake Harris (Washington), and Saint James' Omar Hobwe are other participants who have already committed to division one programs.
Phenom's Joe Miller Invitational will also be awarding two scholarships in Joe Millers' name, totaling $5,000, to help further selected student's education. Miller was a long time coach, county Athletics Director, a member of the Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame and the North Carolina Athletics Directors Association Hall of Fame.
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|Genre : Family | Drama
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|Starcast : Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Sunil Dutt
|Description : Amar, Malti, and their young son, Raja, live a middle-class, but very harmonious life. Both Amar and Malti were brought up in an orphanage, and are always ready to help other orphans. Amar works for a kind-hearted and generous employer named Prakash Mehta, who is envious of their lifestyle, and would himself like to get married. Then one day Amar intercepts some criminal activity, which results in two employees losing their jobs, with one ending up in prison. When the prison term gets over, he runs over Amar under his truck, killing him instantly. Devastated and heart-broken, Malti hides this news from Raja and tells him that Amar is hospitalized and unable to return home. Then the towns folks start linking her with Prakash, leading to rumors being spread about their intimacy, finally resulting in Prakash proposing to her and both getting married.
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Welcome to the wonderful and topsy turvy world of 'A Merry Aberrant - An Assortment of Whimsical Words and Capricious Cartoons'. Inside this kids & big kids book you will find eight illustrated stories of delightfully strange fair. Ever wondered what happens to your litter when left to its own devices? Ever passed a thought for what the odd man at the end of the street keeps in his mysterious cupboard? Ever felt like Nature has been giggling behind your back?... Well i am pleased to offer answers to those questions and more. So please, enjoy your stay...
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Do you need to borrow money to buy a property in Mackay? An experienced local mortgage broker can help you find the right home loan.
Famous for its sandy beaches, tropical rainforests and access to the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's Mackay has a lot to offer. Located 970km north of Brisbane, this thriving regional city is the sugar capital of Australia and home to around 150,000 people.
If you're looking for a home loan to buy property in the Mackay region, enlist the help of an experienced local mortgage broker to find a loan that suits your personal situation.
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1. Mackay
Located on the southern shores of the Pioneer River, Mackay is a thriving regional centre in central Queensland. It features several heritage-listed sites and experiences a humid, sub-tropical climate.
Mackay has a population of 4,070 and the median weekly household income is $1,173. The two largest demographic groups in the suburb are those who are maturing and have established independence (22.9%) and independent youth (19.1%).
The median house price is $292,500, annual capital growth is 1.87% and gross rental yield is 5.33%
2. North Mackay
Situated on the opposite bank of the Pioneer River to the Mackay CBD, North Mackay is home to a private hospital, a state high school and a bowls club.
With a population of 6,597, North Mackay has a median weekly household income of $1,251. Established couples and families make up 16.9% of the population, and older couples and families represent 14% of the population.
The median sale price for a house in North Mackay is $305,000, annual capital growth is 3.32% and gross rental yield is 5.11%.
3. South Mackay
Featuring many homes from the early days of Mackay's history, South Mackay's streets are lined with stately Queenslanders. The suburb also features important facilities such as the Mackay Airport, several schools and sporting grounds.
With a population of 7,415, South Mackay has a median weekly household income of $1,326. The two largest demographic groups in the suburb are older couples and families (18%) and established couples and families (16.5%).
The median house sale price is $300,000, annual capital growth is 2.42% and gross rental yield is 5.89%.
4. West Mackay
Located between the Pioneer River and Paradise St, West Mackay is one of the oldest suburbs in the region. It features several grand old Queenslander homes and is also home to Mackay's Botanic Gardens.
West Mackay has a population of 6,506 and the median weekly household income in the suburb is $1,293. The two largest demographic groups in the suburb are older couples and families (18.9%) and established couples and families (16.3%).
The median price for a house in West Mackay is $339,000, annual capital growth is 2.62% and gross rental yield is 5.06%.
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Keep the following issues in mind when deciding whether to buy property in the Mackay region of Queensland:
- Funding boost. In December 2015, the local council announced a $3 million investment in sporting and community infrastructure in the region. The money from the Better Community Building Fund will be spread across 13 community organisations. It's estimated to provide an economic boost of more than $14 million to the region.
- Property prices. In the 10 years from 2005 to 2015, Mackay's median house price has fallen from $294,500 to $257,500.
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From 2014 to 2015, the median house price in Mackay fell from $380,000 to $257,500.
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From $316,000 in 2014, the median house price in North Mackay fell to $290,000 in 2015.
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From $359,500 in 2014, the median sale price for a house in Mackay dropped to $290,000 in 2015.
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From 2014 to 2015, the median house price in West Mackay fell from $360,000 to $333,000.
What will a typical mortgage cost in Mackay?
If you want to purchase a house in Mackay at the median price of $292,500, most lenders would request a 20% deposit of $58,500. If you then borrowed the remaining house purchase price ($234,000) at an interest rate of 4.5% p.a. on a 25-year loan, your fortnightly repayments would be $599.97. The total cost of the loan would be $389,981.70.
If you wanted to purchase a unit at the median price of $399,000, a 20% deposit of $79,800 would be needed to qualify for a loan. Borrowing the remaining $319,200 at an interest rate of 4.5% p.a. over 25 years would cost you $818.42 per fortnight to repay. The total cost of the loan would be $531,975.04
How is a mortgage broker paid?
Most mortgage brokers make money on commissions from lenders for directing new business their way. In addition to an initial commission when you take out a loan, a trailing commission is also paid each year. The amount of this commission varies depending on how much you still owe on your loan.
Check out our article on how mortgage brokers are paid for more information.
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UPDATE 1-Taco Bell to switch to cage-free eggs after 2016, ahead of rivals
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LOS ANGELES Nov 16 (Reuters) - Taco Bell said on Monday its more than 6,000 U.S. fast-food restaurants would stop using eggs laid by caged hens by Jan. 1, 2017, years ahead of the deadlines set by its bigger rivals.
The announcement came amid mounting pressure on Taco Bell to remove artificial ingredients, to source products from more humanely raised animals and to match Chick-fil-A, McDonald's Corp, Subway and other rivals' commitments to sourcing meat raised with fewer antibiotics.
McDonald's said in September its 16,000 U.S. and Canadian restaurants would switch to cage-free eggs within 10 years.
The Golden Arches uses about 2 billion eggs each year in the United States, where it dominates breakfast. Analysts estimate that breakfast accounts for about 25 percent of McDonald's domestic sales and roughly 40 percent of profit.
Taco Bell, which recently said that breakfast accounted for 6 percent of the chain's sales mix, uses the equivalent of 13 million eggs each year.
McDonald's cage-free commitment demands far greater change in the North American egg industry that is rebuilding flocks after the worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history. For example, its recently launched all-day breakfast program sent egg prices higher.
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My Friend the Oak (Saving Our Trees and the Environment)
My Friend the Oak
by John Hansen © 2014
Majestic you stand
towering above all,
still, but proud.
A century has passed
since you were just an acorn,
dropped by a passing bird.
Nurtured by the sun and rain
you grew, slowly at first,
but determined and sure.
Years passed by,
lovers carved their initials in your trunk.
and made love beneath your leafy canopy.
Children climbed in your strong boughs,
and birds built nests upon your branches.
The world moved on around you,
as the population grew.
Large tracts of forest cleared,
and trees felled all around.
You remained there all alone,
stark but standing tall.
Birds and animals displaced,
forced to seek new homes.
Further afield they roamed,
away from the encroaching development.
But you are trapped,
a solitary oak.
"Tree Song"- beautiful (one of my favourite songs of all time)
Smoke and chemicals from factories
pollute the air and water.
Cars rush by uncaring
along the road nearby.
Houses flank you on three sides,
you expire a gentle sigh.
Peaceful existence shattered,
but you do not complain.
Who would listen anyway,
even if words you could form?
What would you say?
"Stop this thing you call progress,
it has gone too far, too fast!
Stop destroying the environment,
nurture the land that provides for you.
I know growth is important to mankind,
but it must work with nature, not against it."
But you cannot speak
so your pleas go unheeded.
You need other voices to speak for you,
"So, on behalf of my friend 'The Oak',
please show a heart.
Protect the environment,
for future generations.
I beg you!"
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This was a great poem, and then the thought piece you provided about a simple dinner made a big impact. Little acts have a reverberating effect, multiplied by millions of people over lifetimes. Great message.
Great tribute to this magnificent tree through a poem. I'm glad that you added the 10 Ways Man is Destroying the Environment article. I will tweet and share your hub. Well done
Lovely poem, John. It is true that mankind's demand on the resources is tremendous and needs to be tempered and the beautiful earth treated with kindness. It can only give back what it receives from us, and if we keep taking it all, it will have nothing to give us in return.
There are measures we can take to stop ravaging Mother Earth, or at least reduce it, although I doubt we can ever solve all the problems - such as overpopulation. We can choose to live simpler lives, though. It appalls me when I see waste and excess and how little restraint we exercise in this highly materialistic world.
I'm pretty sure the oak trees in Lord of the Rings are thanking you and proud that a poem has finally been written about them! Another wonderful poem and well done to highlight the dangers to our environment. Voted up.
Thank you for this poetry about one of my favorite trees and for your information afterwards. Great reading for this morning with a message we all should read. Jamie
Beautiful poem about the Oak tree Jodah. We should nurture our wonderful old trees and ensure we protect enough woodland so that saplings have the chance to grow
This was far out John. You really said what you, and others, felt. I agreed with it all and it definitely gets a vote up. Plus I pinned it and shared it.
Beautiful poem. It's so important for all of us to remember that we are one with the environment and by showing care and love to it we're showing care and love to ourselves and all other living things. Voted up!
This was amazing, I love trees, there is just something about them, and the Oak stands tall with them, your poem said it all, and yes we should take care of our environment, I love your story, it proves the point very well, voted up and tweeted, nell
Such a great thing to write about and you did it so well, Jodah. Your poem is so touching, so gentle and thoughtful. The pictures and videos are perfect for the hub. Well done for a good cause. Voted all the way and shared.
Loved the poem. I live in an oak forest and it is beautiful here. Those some have had to be taken down, not because of pollution or deforestation, but by ants....yes ants. They have eaten out the centers of the trees that we had to take down for some have fallen and had empty centers...all the way from the bottom to the tops of them.
We also had to take down some pine trees as well. Before we moved here in 2001 there must have been a huge insect infestation here as some of the trees have been dead for a long time. I was told by someone a long time ago that I was put here to take care of the forest...my little acre but it touches the whole of the forest. When I took them down I also replanted other trees that would make this forest wake up. Did you know that trees and plants talk and have defense systems of their own. Yes indeedy that they do. Using so many pesticides causes their defense systems to fail and allowing disease and other intruder to take over. I planted nut trees to replace the ones that I had to take down. I also have some various trees that I bought from the Arbor Day Foundation. They are spindly and to survive in this forest they need to be a lot stronger. I planted them in pots for now and when they are ready to be planted I have nice places to put them...even living in this forest.
Another fantastic piece Jodah! Really enjoyed this and I love the picture of the treewith the face!
This was beautifully written, I definitely enjoyed the poem!
Yes, we really should pay tribute to nature. Thanks for sharing!!
A wonderful combination of poetic beauty and social consciousness. Well done, John!
what an amazing poem and informative message.. I love the gun pointed in mother nature's face priceless! voted awesome
Good piece that makes one think about our impact on the environment. BTW...not sure that facebook is the greatest source for photos which should be in the public domain and allowed for commercial use with a link back to the author of the photo. You might wish to rethink your use of them. Plenty of articles written can lead you to finding good sources for photos used in your hubs. Thought you might wish to know this.
Fantastic. I overpopulate. But otherwise I am good ;-)
John I think that at around 22 I finally questioned my speaking to trees. It just always seemed natural thing to do. I concluded by 23 that trees were people too.
Very relevant message on protecting the environment. Your poem is beautiful and powerful. I did an article called, Parable of the Oak Tree in Winter. I made my oak speak, so it made me smile when you mentioned that the oak does not speak. So many different angles from which to look at things that matter.
The oak is beautiful just for his strength and may be the last tree standing. Important info and beautiful poem.
I love trees, especially the mighty oak! Your poem is awesome as well as your important points made here as to our environment. Love your choice of imagery and that video is certainly interesting. Great hub once again.
Up and more and away
Blessings always
You have brought to light of such an important issue through your golden words. I like the photo.
This is a lovely poem, and I certainly appreciate the mighty oak. You touched on some very important concerns in our world that need to be addressed also. I really liked the advice from the tree. Voted up and awesome, plus shared.
John, you make me want to go hug a tree and kiss a deva! In all seriousness, this hub really touched me. I love trees so much, and it hurts me to see a forest cleared to build apartments – or WalMart and a parking lot. The poem was beautiful and so are your photos. I am not familiar with the song or artist, but I listened to the Tree Song all the way through, and it brought tears to my eyes. I'm sending Mr. B the link so he can share it on his Native American website. It isn't flute music, but it is highly spiritual.
We have got to stop this senseless slaughter of trees!
I rarely vote a hub awesome, but this one made it. Voted up and shared, too.
That first picture is amazing. Your poetry is spot-on. We all can do more to save the environment. Thank you for the reminder..Tweeted, loved it..
I am so on your side here, Jodah. Yours and Mother Nature's. People who say we're not destroying our Earth and that Global Warming is a natural occurrence are full of poo poo. Yeah, Global Warming happens naturally, but what we put into the atmosphere has exasperated it. We are in danger and the world needs to know that.
More power to you my friend. You're a man after my own heart. BTW, I pee in the shower every morning. Gross? Hell no! The shower water washes me off. Speaking of showers: I also use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. That helps keep the active enzymes in my septic tank alive to break down the crap that goes down the drain.
There's so much we can do to help restore the health of the Earth and all its inhabitants. Why won't people listen?
Thanx for speaking out. I'd like to invite you to be a guest poster on my blog. As you know, I blog about environmental issues and green living. I've not had the time lately to post a new article. I'd love to have you fill in the blanks for me! Let me know if you're interested.
I loved this! The fact that you used the old oak tree to speak out for itself, amazing! Yes, there is a whole lot to be concerned about in this world with the environment, isn't the #1 worry today human survival itself?
It's good that you brought this out in the open here on Hubpages, it deserves Hub (and Hug) of the Day!
Let's all do more to love and care for Mother Earth!!!
I forgot to mention how those pictures were excellent and really helped make this hub as well. Thanks for sharing! And caring...
A great tribute to trees and the environment - using the Oak to speak out was most meaningful. Beautiful tree - I have one in my yard here, ten years old and so impressive. I can't add much more to the wonderful comments here except agree, agree, agree! Great hub. Voting up. Cheers...
Wow Jodah, so many great comments, no wonder you are so happy
Jodah, I like to give my guest writers freedom to pick their own topics. Shoot me an email when you have the time. No rush. I understand being busy.
John, do you mind if I horn in here again. The version of the Tree Song by Evie Karlsson is just beautiful but I discovered that it is a truncated version, only 2:38 seconds long. When I went to pick up the link, there was another version over 6 minutes long that included the tree surrounded by the streets and again at a meeting site where the tree was speaking. It was so in line with your hub and your photos. I am including the link in case you want to listen.The poster didn't say who this singer is, but I will tell you that both versions make me want to cry. If the link doesn't work, you can google Tree Song and both versions should be there on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLgeZiVe3dM
Thanks for sharing such an important message so creatively, Jodah. Our destruction of the environment is horrible and very troubling. Your hub is a great reminder of the problems that nature faces.
What amazing photos, John. I cheered when I read this beautiful and perceptive poem as I have been a "tree hugger" for years regarding protection the environment. I fear that we, as a society, won't do anything until it is too late. Loved this; voted way up and shared.
Your imagery and prose combined make a huge statement about the environment. I liked the way you presented the facts and let the reader draw their own conclusions. The simple story of the grocery store trip tells it all.
I once lived beside a chicken farm and the methane odor from the place was horrific. So were the renegade chickens who managed to escape then found a new life on the outside of the coop.
a wonderful thoughtful poem filled with a strong message that so many need to not only hear but take to heart . only together can we make a difference
voted up and shared!
Beautiful poem and a great political statement. Mankind manages to destroy natures' beautiful creations more and more every day. I will never say they do this for 'progress' as it is done solely out of greed and indifference.
I am glad i ran across your hub pages. I look forward to reading more of your hubs.
A necessary message, John. I love oak trees best of all and I hate to see any tree being cut down or destroyed. It breaks my heart. We do need to think of the consequences of our action. Some think 'It's only one tree.' Yes, but all the 'only one's make up a forest, hundreds of forests, then before we know it the trees are gone.
I hope we wake up before it's too late and that nature wins over materialism.
Great poem! Ann
You opened my eyes to the environment and protection of nature. I want to believe that the government would do everything to protect the natural resources for everyone but it is not always the case. I love Oak trees they grow with just one acorn. Last year I piled all the acorns in my yard and left them all by itself some replanted and I have little Oak trees growing. Now I have to find a spot for them in my yard. They keep the air clean and their roots hold lots of water when it rains. Thank you for your poem and pictures.
As long as the oaks live this will be evergreen.
John, I look for Friends are a Blessing and could not find it. Please send a link.
Voted this up, UABI and shared.
Yes yes and yes. Our trees and all of our natural resources are life giving. It is our job and duty to see to it that they are preserved.
Your poem spoke so eloquently of the treasured oak.
Angels are on the way to you this morning ps
So beautiful words but tinged with a poignant note ! How mercilessly we are destroying plantation in the name of progress ! I love this poem and your friend Oak is also my friend, though standing so far away. Say hello to him on my behalf.
I love to read tree poems, and I enjoyed this, and of course I did so without missing the importance of the message...that all trees are our friends....important friends that we can't do without!...well written:-))
Excellent poem with such an important message! Your top picture is so beautiful and inviting.
Thanks for spreading awareness through this wonderful hub. Voted up and pinned on my Environment board!
wow I like this poem you wrote with such pose its great keep it up
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Back to reread this, Jodah. It has been my belief that I may have been a tree in another life...I love them so!!!
When I lived in another state, there was an antique Oak growing in the center of a four lanes of traffic that intersected just at the location of the tree. It was a landmark...a tree most loved. But some city planners decided the tree must go..there were pickets and outcries but the precious tree lost. It was a tragedy of epic proportions.
Keep your voice loud and strong Jodah....lest more trees lost he battle.
Once again, Angels are on the way to you ps shared
A beautiful poem. We must stop cutting down trees and save the environment for our future generations.
I can see why it's so popular. :) I love poetry, enjoyed reading yours.
Hi, Jodah,
I truly enjoyed this hub. I mean I got lost in the imagery from the start. I can now tell you that, "you, my friend, are far better at producing poetry than I."
Thanks for inviting me to read this when I met you on this very night on my hub comment box on " . . . An Acorn's Tale."
You keep up the fantastic work.
Friends 'Til The End.
Reading your hub was ALL my pleasure. And I thank you for reading my "Acorn" piece.
The BEST part of our comments is your "Yes, friends forever," that you said. I agree 110%.
Love oak tees. Walk by a street lined with oak every day. Will think about them differently. Thanks


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New Delhi, June 4: Taking into account the issue of black money is not a one time problem, the government, in fact, is planning on setting up a permanent body. While the existing Special Investigating Team on black money is likely to be made a permanent body, more wings dealing with financial crimes will be brought into the picture to fight this problem.
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What do you know about American Literature?. Who can you identify?. With your partner, write down the names of the following American authors (bonus if you can also name a title of one of their works). Wasn't that easy?
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Huckleberry Finn
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
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In Cold Blood
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'Alice,' I whisper weakly, straining to lift a hand for hers. She wraps her hand around mine as she speaks defiantly to a demon behind us. I can't see this demon, but Alice seems to know him. I try to send her a mental message, but I can't. Her words come back to me 'humans are holy'. How can such weak beings be holy?
'Alice.' I say louder. She squeezes my hand slightly, but she doesn't turn her attention to me, she's simply healing me as she defies this other demon. 'Alice!' I shout. She jumps and I pull my hand away from hers, sitting up. I rub my temples slowly, acting as if we have all the time in the world. I see her look at me, a flash of panic crossing her face as I sag against the chair next to me.
I reach forwards and pull her towards me, hugging her close as I whisper in her ear. 'Take my soul. Keep it safe. I'll need it.' I chuckle and kiss her tenderly on the lips. The demon behind her roars angrily at my action and my eyes flick up, watching his reaction. He charges forwards with his sword high, aiming at me. I glare at him rebelliously, daring him to kill me before Alice can take my soul from them all. 'I'm sorry you have to do this alone.' I add quickly as he swings his sword at my head.


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BeschreibungWhen Alice tumbles down, down, down a rabbit-hole one hot summer's afternoon in pursuit of a White Rabbit she finds herself in Wonderland. And there begin the fantastical adventures that will see her experiencing extraordinary changes in size, swimming in a pool of her own tears and attending the very maddest of tea parties. For Wonderland is no ordinary place and the characters that populate it are quite unlike anybody young Alice has ever met before. In this imaginary land she encounters the savagely violent Queen, the Lachrymose Mock Turtle, the laconic Cheshire Cat and the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, each as surprising and outlandish as the next. Alice's adventures have made her the stuff of legend, the child heroine "par excellence," and ensured that Carroll's book is the best loved and most widely read in children's literature.
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