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Hawksmoor Spitalfields
Far and away the best steakhouse in London. I've been coming here since shortly after it opened and have been to the others in the chain, and really this is just superb. Yes it's expensive, and i admit that i'm shocked every time we come here, but the meat is the best i've found in London, the service is ok, not phenomenal, but better than average, the cocktails probably are some of the best in London, they have BYO wine on Monday for £5 and £25 during the week,. .It's a relaxed atmosphere and there's a great bar downstairs. I've been to Goodman, Mash and a few others, and every time i come back to Hawksmoor because it's so damned good.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Went for the 3rd time today and had a consistently good experience. We've had a mix of Sushi and ramen etc here and it's all been superb. The quality of the dishes is really good. No it's not the best in London, but for my money as a local it's much better than i'd have expected. They have all my favourites, Hamachi, Agadashi Tofu, Spider Crab etc, and they're cooked to a great standard. Very pleased to have it as a local and will be back frequently.
As an aside, I'm not sure why the reviewer below thinks the Sushi/Sashimi is expensive - Good fish is expensive and frankly if i paid less than the amount they charged, i'd be suspicious. It's not expensive - We paid £56 today and had Sake, Sashimi, maki, tempura, and ramen for 2 and were stuffed!.. That's good value for money in my book!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
Bocca di Lupo
A visit here has been a long time coming. Every time I've tried to visit it's been full. Sure i could have booked, but that would have required a degree of preparation quite beyond me. I was very nearly denied this time. I arrived with a friend, only be told we would have to wait 1.5 hours. We politely declined and set off down the road. Nearly at the end of Archer Street, we were stopped by the girl from reception, who had literally run after us to tell us of a cancellation she'd just received. Of course we were delighted and very thankful for her going the extra (quarter?) mile to allow us to eat there.
We ate at the bar, and it was absolutely fab. It's similar to Polpo, but the food is arguably better. Everything is Italian, including the wine list, more of which later. We had the Smoked Mozzarella, which while interesting, i felt was a waste of good cheese - A beautiful soft ball of mozzarella shouldn't need anything done to it, but we were curious, so we tried it anyway.. We then had a salad with great, fresh ingredients, Pigeon and Pork tagliatelle, Foie Gras sausage, and grilled John Dory.. Nearly everything was absolutely superb!
My only gripe is with the sommelier - The wine list is entirely Italian, so if you aren't comfortable with Italian wines, which i'm sadly not, the somellier will happily recommend one for you. However, with both the wine over dinner, and the dessert wine/grappa, my friend and I both felt we were being upsold to. I appreciate that the somellier has to justify his salary, but given the very large wine list, I find it slightly irritating to be suggested a choice of the top 3 most expensive wines, on both occasions. Sure i could have just plumped for the cheapest wine, but I love my wines and wanted something that would go with what we'd ordered. Upselling is a common problem with wine, and it's a shame that an otherwise good value (if not exactly cheap) restaurant feels the need to do this. Maybe it's not policy, and it's just him, but i've eaten at plenty of more expensive restaurants and been given a real choice of wines at different price points.
Overall, quite the nicest staff i've ever met, some wonderful food, great atmosphere, just spoiled slightly by an overzealous Sommellier.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
I have mixed views about this restaurant. On the upside the décor is pleasant, if a bit dated now, the food is exceptional without being epic (compared to other Michelin star restaurants I've been to), and the service is ok, without being anything special (they messed up an order as the waiter "forgot" to tell the kitchen, despite the kitchen being half a metre away - They did then make up for it by giving me two foie gras burgers, and a free dessert, which was really very nice of them - The sommelier must have been on a fag break because it took forever for him to turn up, but when he did he was at least knowledgeable about the wine list. )..It's also massively expensive (£200 for 2 small dishes, 1 starter, 2 mains, a £45 bottle of wine + service), but then that was to be expected. Overall, I'd say it's somewhere to go with your wealthy mates for a relaxed time, and forget it's a Michelin star restaurant you're in, and pretend it's somewhere like Asia de Cuba, but with substantially better food.. It's definitely not a destination restaurant in the classical Michelin mould, but then if i'd gone with different expectations, maybe I would have enjoyed it more.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Polpo Covent Garden
It's been a few weeks since i came here, so my memory is not entirely fresh, but having been to Russell Norman's 3 other restaurants, and having enjoyed them enormously, i was eager to visit this one. My overall impression was unfortunately poor. Unfortunately this is going to be one of those unhelpful review where i can't give specifics, other than to say I didn't feel the quality of the food was as good as the others, i didn't think the menu was as interesting as the others, I didn't' think the atmosphere was as exciting or congenial as the others, and I won't be going back to this one on that basis.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
Hawksmoor Guildhall
I'm a huge fan of Hawksmoor, so this review is in any case biased. My friends tell me Goodman is even better, but i refuse to go in case they're right. I really can't get enough of Hawksmoor. So, that being the case, my girlfriend and I trotted off to the new Guildhall site last night, on day 3 of their soft opening.
The Good - The steaks never fail to amaze me. I really can't imagine a steak being any better than this. We were both grinning from ear to ear as we tucked in to our wonderfully tender fillets.
The service, despite only being the third night was very good. They've pulled in staff from their other sites to help smooth the opening, and it shows. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable, and helpful, the waiting staff friendly, and generally everyone was on good form.
The Bad - The only bad thing I can say about Hawksmoor in general is the cost. It was expensive before, but they've now put their prices up. Not much, but on a 700 gram steak between 2, it'd be an additional £7, and on the Chateaubriand, you're looking at an additional £14. Their argument is that it's the best you can buy, and that may be the case, but I also know they get their meat from The Ginger Pig, and if you go to their site in Borough market, you certainly aren't paying those sorts of prices. True, you'll never cook it as well yourself, but it does grate on me that they appear to make such a margin. I say appear, because the rent on their sites can't be cheap, and i'm sure in reality their margins are razor thin. .but in a time of recession, i'm more likely to go to Borough market and try to cook it myself than pay £30 upwards for a steak..
The other thing specific to the new site is the sheer size of the development. I don't know how many covers they have, but it's huge. I'll be interested to see how it is when it's full (they were running on 1/3rd for the opening few days while they bed things in). I strongly suspect it'll be unbearably noisy, particularly if they get a lot of city folks in there, and the number of covers means that both the staff and the kitchen will have their work cut out. This will be the real test, and a clear sign of whether they've over extended themselves. In any case i'm sure it'll be full every night.
I've already booked a return visit, which should say it all really.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Les Deux Salons
Took advantage of the pre-theatre menu last night, and couldn't have been happier. From the front door to getting the bill, the service was impeccable; the staff friendly and attentive. As for the food, it was superlative. For £15.50 for 3 courses, this really is the best set menu in town. The quality of the ingredients, the subtlety of flavours, and the beautiful presentation make this for me a destination restaurant. It's not quite as good as La Chapelle, but it's probably not far off, and when i have some more cash in the spring, we'll return to sample the full A la Carte..
Friday, December 31, 2010
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
North Road
Visiting on Saturday, the overall impression was positive. The food is of a high standard and showed considerable creativity. The restaurant although only half full, felt vibrant and had a buzz to it. I suspect this place will really shine during the week, and leading up to Xmas; It's a beautiful space!
What worked? The food - Reminds me somewhat of Galvin La Chapelle, but rather than French, it's taken influences for a number of different places (given the chef, this isn't really a surprise..). The Vegetable starter was particularly good, and the Scallops which I had were good, but not quite perfect; slightly overcooked as they were. The mains were phenomenal. We had Dorset Brill and Lamb loin; both cooked to perfection, adequately seasoned, and a real delight. Also the wine was incredibly reasonable., and the overall bill was less than £120 for two, including aperitifs
What wasn't so great? To be honest, the service while friendly and effective was unpolished; but then I think that's reasonable given it's only been open a short time. I'm sure their Maitre D', Jasper will have the place ship-shape in no time at all.
I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Clos Maggiore
Went here 26th May for my girlfriend's birthday. We were sat in the conservatory. We've been to a lot of very very nice restaurants, but this place takes the biscuit. Everything about it was perfect. I honestly can't fault it. The service, food, decor, wine list. Even the price was entirely reasonable. Just wonderful!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
I was a huge fan of Bacchus, but never made it to the Loft project, mainly due to my aversion to dinner parties, so I have been dying to go to Viajante since I first heard it was opening. We were lucky enough to go during the soft opening period, so the comments below may not be reflective of where the restaurant ends up once it's bedded down.
The good:
- The food is genuinely innovative and experimental, but without any of the pretension that Heston brings (I draw the comparison only because they both have long tasting menus and a tendency towards "molecular gastronomy"). I should also say that it is very good!
- The service was friendly, informed, and interested.
- The wine list was still being drawn up, and therefore only had 2 red wines on it, but both for what it's worth were exceptional, and they were happy to let me try before deciding. By the glass prices were also reasonable.
- Nuno Mendes himself came and served one of the dishes, which was a great treat. He comes across as likeable, and unusually for a chef, very humble. It was a nice touch, and much appreciated.
Room for improvement:
- We were in the back space, and Im not sure the atmosphere was as enjoyable here. Unfortunately I think there must be a supporting wall between the spaces, as i can see no reason why they haven't knocked it through, unless the given the small number of covers, the intention is to create the equivalent of 2 small lounges, to make it more intimate..
- Not all of the food was great, and out of the 13 courses, there were at least 1 or 2 which were just not up to scratch. Nuno is still experimenting with the menu, so we'll see how these fair.
- You all have to have the same number of courses. I wanted 9, my girlfriend 6, and i unfortunately ended up having to eat 3 of hers. I understand why this symmetry would be important to Nuno, but I do feel i wasted another tenner unnecessarily..
- It's expensive - 12 courses with matching wines would be close to £250 a head including service!!
Itll be interesting to see how successful it can be in an area like Bethnal Green Its a brave move, but all in all a very welcome addition to the London restaurant landscape, and great to see a "new" chef on the block, with the opportunity to demonstrate his skills in a more commercial setting.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Galvin La Chapelle
The brief version: I love this restaurant. It's stunning to look at, the food is fantastic, and the service was just perfect. It is however very expensive and the portions are small.
The longer version: I went here on a Friday night with my girlfriend and another couple. We were immediately struck by the beauty of the room. The high, vaulted ceilings, the columns, and the chrome. It really is a great space, and extremely welcoming (although in a way, it's not as impressive as The Boundary, although my memories of that place are a bit hazy after rather too much celebrating this time last year).. We sat down and were given food and drink menus. The 1st thing that struck me was how short the menu is. There are no side dishes (more of which later). The wine list is very impressive, with plenty of wines under £50, but others up to £3.5k, so it should cater for most budgets. We started with a glass of house champagne, which was really very good, an followed with a fairly low priced pinot at £32, which inevitably was slightly better on the nose than it was on the palette, but more than drinkable.
Then came the ample bread. They were very generous with this, and if i were being cynical, Id suggest it's to fill you up so you don't miss the side-dishes.
The starters were superb - Between us, we had Yellow-Fin tuna and Lasagne of Dorset Crab (3 starters), and for mains, the Tagine of pigeon, The Fillet of Boeuf, and 2 Venison. Everyone agreed it was some of the best food they'd ever had, with one minor issue - There simply wasnt enough of it. The venison was extraordinarily good, but would have been even better with even the smallest bowl of mash, or additional veg. Not a massive problem, but would maybe make the difference for some people. Desserts were equally good, with 2 cheese platters (from a massive selection of cheeses), a Rhubarb Mille Feuille, and the largest slice of Apple tart Ive ever seen.. (maybe that's why they don't do sides, to leave room for dessert!!), plus a bottle of Pedro Ximenez, which was delightfully thick and Figuey..
Finally, the service. From front of house to our waiter, and the sommelier, everyone was extremely professional. All of them we friendly, available, but unobtrusive, and with a couple of very very minor exceptions, didn't put a foot wrong. This is really how restaurants of this calibre should be staffed. Not stuffy or pretentious!
So, how much did 3.5 hours of exceptional food (3 starters, 4 mains, 4 glasses of champagne, 1 red, and 1 sticky wine, 2 cheese, 2 desserts, and 3 coffees) cost? £300.. A bargain for this level of quality and sophistication. I've no doubt this place will be up for a Michelin star by the end of the year, and it's well worth it.
Go there before you can't get a table any more!
Monday, March 01, 2010
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Bacchus Pub & Kitchen
I was taken here as a birthday treat, so I should probably be careful what I say. That notwithstanding, however, I can still hopefully give a balanced review.
First the environs. Given it's about 3 minutes from Hoxton square, I think anyone who finds themselves nervous in this part of town needs to get out more. Having said that, if your idea of an edgy area is Fulham Broadway, you'd probably be better to get a taxi to and from the restaurant.
The restaurant itself looks like a pub that's been gutted and replaced with tables. Unfortunately, being a Tuesday night there were few other covers, and therefore I would think the atmosphere was not at its best. Nevertheless, it was pleasant, if not slightly too open for my liking.
As for the food, this is the first time Ive ever had a 'tasting menu', and while I believe other restaurants offer such menus as a way of sampling the best of their kitchen, restaurants such as Bacchus specialise in offering only the tasting menus, without being able to order individual dishes as mains. To this end, I think Bacchus serves very well as a laboratory. Not only did we have the 7 course + wines, we were also treated to 2 additional starters, and an additional main; clearly destined to be future menu items, given the feedback requested by our waitress. The dishes themselves were of a very high quality, however, as the menu changes once per month, I think it's probably pot luck as to whether there'll be enough on the menu for you to enjoy. Personally I hate oysters, and found myself presented with 2 courses of oyster, served in different ways. As it turned out, the first (the additional main mentioned above) was not that nice, but the 2nd, with a delicate bread, and onion soup was delicious.
The wines also were good. Frankly we were staggering out by the end, and that was without consuming anything but the accompanying wines (bonus point - they served tap water without asking). There was only one wine pairing that didn't work for me, which was a powerful aussie shiraz with the slow cooked ox cheeks, but otherwise it's worthwhile to go with the matching wines.
The service was also exceptional, and we had a very knowledgeable waitress, even going so far as to put a birthday candle on my dessert. Having said that, however good your knowledge of food, I can guarantee there will be plenty of ingredients you've never heard of. To that end, they could have been serving pretty much anything, and we would have nodded and smiled. Some might call that pretentious, but Id prefer to think of it as a learning experience (not least as Ive kept the menu and can now go away and work out what exactly it was we were eating).
Overall, I think this is an experience best viewed in retrospect. Looking at the menu and talking with friends, I realised that almost all of the dishes were in fact superb, and I would gladly have ordered any of them on their own as mains; however, the sensory overload of the entire menu is just too much. This for me is where the Bacchus experience falls down. I'd quite like to go back there and select the Red mullet and liquorice, or the succulent Ox cheeks, but I know Id have to fork out a small fortune (over £100 a head) and have the entire menu instead. As a result, Im very glad for the 'tick in the box', but Im not sure I can justify a return visit.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 6


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Chapter Fifteen (Part 1)
After a number of years, Jensen and I made a mutual promise to each other last night and it was one we were both intent on keeping: to make sure none of the others found out about what had happened between us. We'd both agreed that they'd all make way too big a deal of it, and for now, it was best to keep things quiet. On the other hand, even though we'd kissed, and had come to the decision that Jensen would proceed; we hadn't defined exactly how.
When we'd returned to the campfire, Jensen and I informed the others that we'd made up with each other, for good this time, and that we were friends again. The secret smile we'd exchanged immediately after was proof that we were more than just friends. Nevertheless, although my confusion had been cleared about the past and everything that had happened, it had been replaced by confusion about the future. So were Jensen and I together now? Or had the kiss just been a 'make-up' gesture of sorts? And what exactly was he going to proceed with, and when?
"Are you even listening to me?"
I snapped out of my thoughts and looked up. Lea stood a few feet away, arms crossed in front of her chest, eyes narrowed at me. We were in my room, with her pacing up and down the length of it while I lay on my bed, on my stomach, facing her. I'd been far too absorbed in my river of thoughts to pay attention to her, but of course, it was natural instinct to lie.
"Oh…er, yeah, sure I'm listening," I answered with a casual shrug,
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I rolled my eyes at my sister and turned over onto my back, looking straight up at the ceiling. "You're making such a big deal about the reunion. Honestly, not having a date is a perfectly normal thing. Besides, I might just tell our parents that I'm not going."
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I opened my mouth to say something but I couldn't get a word in edgewise as Lea rambled on in desperation, her hands shaking me.
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If only she knew. Grunting, I shook Lea off of me (with a lot of effort, I might add) and stood up.
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Anoushka (Egyptian singer)
|Birth name
|Kartanios Garbis Slim
March 20, 1960
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
|Egyptian popular
|Singer, Actor
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Kartanios Garbis Slim (born in Cairo, Egypt on March 5, 1960), better known by her stage name Anoushka (in Arabic أنوشكا), is an Egyptian singer and actress.[1][2]
She was born to an Egyptian father and an Armenian mother. She had her secondary school education in the Armenian Gulbenkian School in Boulaq neighborhood in Cairo and continued to study Business Administration at American University of Cairo. After graduation she worked in a foreign investment company and later on in the advertising firm Tarek Nour as a singer on advertisements.
She took in an international song competition organized by International Federation of Festival Organizations (FIDOF) singing an original French song, lyrics by Gamal Abdel Halim Hasan and music by Kamel Cherif. Her first Egyptian public song was in a children's television program teaching Arabic language directed by Fehmi Abdel Hamid. She went on to take part in 1987 and 1988 in international festivals in Finland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Turkey, France and Latin America. In Turkey, she won first prize with "Habbytak" and in the Francophonie competitions in France with her own composition "Ya Habibi" in French and "Ya Leyl" also in French composed by Midhat el Khawla.
She went on to release many albums in Arabic becoming a pan-Arab sensation and was awarded by the Egyptian Minister of Tourism for her efforts in promoting Egyptian music in the Arab World and worldwide. She also took part in many national, pan-Arab and international music events.
She had the lead role in an operette entitled "Al Ward wa Fousoulahou" (in Arabic الورد وفصوله) in the Children Day festivities.
- Habbaytak Arabic حبيتك
- Nadani Arabic ناداني
- Tigi Tghanni Arabic تيجي تغنّي
- Abayyan Zayn Arabic أبيّن زين
- Keddab Arabic كدّاب
Anoushka has also played roles in many Egyptian films including:
- Es Sayyed Kaf Arabic السيد كاف, directed by Salah Abu Seif
- Man Atlaqa Haazihi el Rasaasa? Arabic من أطلق هذه الرصاصة
- ^ Ayoub-Geday, Paul, McLure, Mandy, et al (2002) Egypt Almanac: A Yearly Review of the Egyptian Scene, The American University in Cairo Press, ISBN 978-977-5893-02-4, p. 332
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Dave Chappelle is no stranger to odd behavior lately. Here's a clip of him at a San Francisco radio station giving his explanation of recent failed performance. Do you buy it?
(Source: The Wrap)
Dave Chappelle is no stranger to odd behavior lately. Here's a clip of him at a San Francisco radio station giving his explanation of recent failed performance. Do you buy it?
(Source: The Wrap)
I was there and I wish I could confirm what Dave was saying on that video but it is simply untrue. No one was heckling him and no one made a peep until *after* Dave went silent.
It was so akward that at one point people were literally yelling and begging him to tell a jokes or at least talk to us.
I attended with my wife to be. Myself and everyone in attendance paid a lot of money to be there. It was supposed to be the highlight of the weekend.
It was weird, the only reason we started to clapfor him was out of pity, to let him know we were on his side and to encourage him to continue (which he never did).
He was just rude. David openly checked his texts at least 3 times during the awkward silence. He kept apologizing but never got on track. All he did accomplish was unnecessarily going back and forth with some random heckler. He completely ignored the thousands that came for a show and were pleading for him to speak.
CNN's Roland Martin was in attendance and actually Tweeted his way through the fiasco. Google it to hear his P.O.V
Dave simply was not all there that night….
I believe him. Dave isn't trying to convince anyone of anything with this interview. I'd say a few comedians are more on edge after the Tracey Morgan thing.
Now if you want to talk about crazy, let's not forget Martin Lawrence's antics. Of course back then they said he hadn't taken his psych medication. Could've been drugs. Chappelle hasn't gotten that crazy… yet.
However, I secretly feel he may be dealing with a bit of stage fright or performance anxiety. Give into it once and it's difficult to ignore.
Raised eyebrow @ Supra
"It's so funny how people continue to COP PLEAS for Dave"
Excuse me, continue to cop a plea for the man? Please, we're not coping a plea for him, we're evaluating the situation without preconceived judgment. And what!? You're comparing him and his situation to Kat William's. SMH, that makes no sense at all.
And you said "Lets be REAL folks" .
Okay, lets start right there. You also said "what kind of SEASONED professional comedian and actor gets stagefright or spooked by ONE heckler during a paid gig??"
Excuse Me Miss Supra, je crois que tu n'es pas être réel. Ses paroles étaient …
I heard.. "Then the whole front row started heckling me. You can't expect me to perform here. There has to be a little bit of cooperation" They were part of the "establishment" He said it was a charity show, and he didn't want to step on that event.
I don't know if you've oerformed on stage but even seasoned professonals have their boundries. Get on stage in a one person show and then you can talk about something you know. And comedy (b/c of timing) is almost impossible to perform if the heckling is loud and constant and directly in front of the comic.
So c'mon girl, lets talk turkey. So this was Alonzo Mourning's annual charity event. This is a LEGIT event, not some fly-by-night FunkyFinger Production? SOOOOOOO! So what? What does that have to do with the behavior of the crowd and lacks security? Drunk loud fools can be found at most any major events. Besides, I wouldn't view Alonzo Mourning as a choir boy, nor the biggest event in town. He's just an ex-basketball player… and we all know about their "reputations" off the court
"The hosts are what radio hosts do"
Really? And that's a big bag of chips.
The Ohio jokes were just plan ignorant… not funny nor clever. What type of uninformed fool believes that people in Ohio have less money or are some type of hilly-billy idiots?
Listen at the 1:53 mark, and THEN lets be for real-for real.
NOT buying it this time. Nope.
It's so funny how people continue to COP PLEAS for Dave.
At this point he has as many questionable "episodes" as Katt Williams. He is a comedic genius but why does everyone KEEP making excuses for this guy??
We have deified Dave to be some fragile soul and sensitive anti-corporate artist due to his Comedy central departure/breakdown: Lets be REAL folks, what kind of SEASONED professional comedian and actor gets stagefright or spooked by ONE heckler during a paid gig??
This was Alonzo Mourning's annual charity event. This is a LEGIT event, not some fly-by-night FunkyFinger Production.
Even his "explanations" for the nutty behavior are Kooky! Native Americans..? what??
I'm beginning to believe those old rumors that Dave is/was on that "ooooowweeeee"
I don't see anything peculiar with the hosts or Dave in this interview. The hosts are what radio hosts do. The questions aren't dumb or disrespectful and Dave doesn't seem to be trying to get us to buy anything – THEY'RE ALL JUST TALKING. Is this the wrong clip?
wow at those radio hosts.
It just goes to show you that radio hosting is an art; not everyone can do it properly. Here is Chappelle's first interview in 5 years, and this is how the hosts drop the ball?! With their grating dumbass questions?
I'm one of those anything-Chappelle-and-I'm-checking-it people. And I won't even forward this boring interview.
there is a saying… "what leaves the heart will find anothers". There's nothing fake about Dave Chappelle and try as someone may, they would be hard press NOT to see and feel the sincerity in his words.
I could feel his honesty, straight-up-ness and his sense of responsibilty, as it was expressed in his defense of his new city (state) and his sincere resistence to follow the lead of those two jerks-ass wanna-be Howard Sterns.
I'll tell you what I also felt. To some degree, I think Dave wanted to go off on the (big shots) behind the charity(for hanging him out). I kept feeling like he didn't because it was a charity so he left well enough – alone.
He seems very uncomfortable and definitely distrustful of any media types interviewing him. I'm almost uncomfortable watching this because I can feel the tension, but uh I'm not sure what happened at the show the other week, but Dave definitely seems like he's sensitive to his audience's opinion of him. Not saying he's soft or anything. But remember he left Chappelle's Show because he thought his audience was laughing at him and not with him. And now when the front row started heckling him he kind of shut down and stopped doing the show.
Yes, I believe him. For some reason, Dave just seems like a truly honest dude. I don't know. I didn't get any lying vibe from him. The story made sense to me. (Unfortunately, the djs are annoying jerks.)
Yes I do, Dave gives it straight. Take it or leave it.


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She raises her head and nearly looks at him.
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She's hit a solid wall but she can't turn back.
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Siva did not know why he needed the eggs. She knew that he needed them for some reason that he would not elude too. She had slipped into the merchants area and found what she took to be eggs of a dragon.
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Grey tarmac stretches to the horizon in front of him. He knows he will not see its end, a place of shelter, and a measure of safety – though in truth, nowhere on earth was truly safe at this time. A battered, ancient shotgun hangs loosely in his hand. The weapon has kept him alive for god knows how long, the man having lost count of the number of times it's fired. He ran out of shells in the last fire fight, but he still holds onto it like a child with a blanket; giving a modicum of comfort during the night terrors that now plagued his waking reality as well as his dreams. An olive green military rucksack, once groaning with rations and ammunition, cuts into his shoulders. It's light and empty, though it still feels as heavy as his loss across his back. For a minute that thought overwhelms him, and he slumps to the ground in anguish and in pain.
A hand runs through his dusty, grime covered hair. The corners of his mouth crack open as he breaks into a rictus smile as he remembers her. How brilliantly she fought against them, crowding round her even as she split their skulls into pieces. How noble her sacrifice was, blowing the former safe house to smithereens to give him a chance to get away and prevent herself from joining what she detested. How she smiled and wept as she agreed to marry him after this was all over. The grin stops.
The lone man casts his bloodshot yellow eyes over his wounded leg. Underneath a soaked, bloody bandage is a leg laced with fragments of glass, stone and metal. It's infected and dripping, the pus mingling with the blood in the wrappings turning them a sour, sickly green. No point in changing them now though. The pain is mounting, forcing him to choke down two vomit inducing pills with one of his last mouthfuls of blood-warm, coppery water from an old, beaten tin. The tablets came from his old doctor's surgery, when times were better and survival didn't depend on how fast you could run and how well you could shoot. Normally a person was only meant to take one every 6 hours, the pills being strong enough to render even the most unbearable injury to a mild sting. He had been taking two every three hours. He has only two left. He knows he won't live long enough to need them. His respite, small and worthless as it is has to come to an end.
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BeschreibungFor scholars exploring the career of American artist Charles Burchfield and the period in which he worked (1893-1967), this book provides access to listings of his exhibitions and museum collections where his art can be found along with books, articles, films, and exhibition catalogs.
PortraitColleen L. Makowski received her M.L.S. from the University of Maryland.
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Savings and investment: Julie saves £100 per month.
Debts: she has £2,500 in student loans, on which she is paying interest at 4.8 per cent. Julie is also paying £100 per month towards a car loan.
We asked three financial advisers to take a look at Julie's situation: Mel Kenny of Radcliffe and Newlands, Dennis Hall of Yellow Tail Financial Planning and Keith Churchouse of Churchouse Financial Planning.
Paying off debts
The advisers suggest that generally it is better to pay off debts before saving, as the interest payable on debt is usually higher than what is received on savings.
Kenny suggests that Julie draws up a financial plan that she can stick to. This way she will feel more comfortable and in control of her situation with the knowledge that her income is working hard for her.
"Until the summer of last year, the interest rate on student loans was very small and encouraged minimal payments," he says. "The rate has now doubled to 4.8 per cent making it less attractive to have."
Churchouse estimates that Julie is currently paying £75 towards her student loan automatically. "I recommend that Julie focuses on using any excess income to repay this as soon as possible," he says.
Julie also has had concerns regarding paying off her car loan over the last two years. The advisers suggest that as the car hire loan is likely to be above cash ISA rates, paying off this loan should be a priority.
The mortgage and property market is likely to be quite different in five years' time. The advisers all agree that Julie will need to be disciplined with her finances if she is to keep her financial options open. "Julie should check her eligibility for the Key Worker Living programme, a government initiative," says Kenny. "With this she may be able to obtain a loan to buy a share of as little as 50 per cent of the property's value," says Kenny
Alternatively, Julie could work on the assumption that she will be able to raise a mortgage on 3.5 times her income and would require a 10 per cent deposit. "At today's income levels that would equate to being able to borrow £87,500 and Julie would need almost £10, 000 for a deposit, so she would be looking for a property costing under £100,000 and there are not many of these around in Greater London," says Hall.
Julie is currently saving £100 a month. She should continue to set aside money on a regular basis into a suitable savings account such as a cash ISA. Kenny says: "Egg's mini cash ISA currently attracts 6.05 per cent variable interest per annum tax-free. Over the next five years this could be used to either pay off the student or car loan, go towards a property deposit or make further contribution to her current pension."
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682 reviews | 4.8 out of 5
This is a great movie, my daughters and I have seen it dozens of times. Someone else posted in their review to watch the movie first, they are correct. If they made the movie exactly by the book, it would be over 5 hours long!
Anyway, the second disc is amazing, but the movie was my favorite part.
Like most of you out there I've read the books and love them! Obviously it's hard for a movie to live up to a great book. And as most books-made-into-movies, it's hard to fit such an indebth story into two hours. So yes there was some parts that could have been done better (ex:meadow scene and him revealing himself as sparkly man) and yes their relationship had to be rushed. But all in all if you're a dedicated twilight fan you'll probably love the movie. I love Twilight and am going to go pre order right now!
P.S. There are certain people that need to give Kristen Stewart (Bella) a break! We all picture characters differently and let's be honest we're jealous to not be in her place. It's gotta be hard to live up to such high expectations from fans. She did a pretty good job. The other characters were an excellent casting choice.
OMG! I never read the book before I saw this movie and I must say I loved the movie so much that when I recieved the entire books series for Christmas I read all 4 books in 4 days.....I was hooked and still am. I think that any movie based on a book is going to be somewhat different because you dont have all the time to spend copying it word for word. I thought they did a great job fitting the entire book into 2 hours. I must agree that Robert Pattinson is the hottest vampire I have ever seen! lol. I recommend this movie to everyone. It has everything you need to keep you glued to your seat. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE! (Supposably it is going to be released in late November, early December!!!)
So one of the past reviews was chastising the director's choice of Kristen Stewart for Bella and said (eh hm) Ellen Page would have been a better fit. I have to disagree!!!! I think Kristen Stewart did a phenomenal job and when you read the last book you would know that Ellen Page as a vampire just would NOT fit...they have to be beautiful! Ellen Page would have been way too awkward!
Anyways, everyone knows that 99% of the time the book is always going to be better but I think that the cast, crew, production etc did a great job in truly capturing the essence of the book. Sure it didn't include every detail but I think they still did a great job transferring the book onto screen.
I can't wait to see New Moon because Stephanie Meyer made Bella's pain so real and really made the reader feel it him/herself (even if it was over a character that could only exist in a completely fictional world). I think that its going to be quite the task getting an audience of VIEWERS!to feel the same pain.
I love the Twilight Saga and have read all four books four times. I did not think the movie lived up to all the hype and would rate the books as far superior. That said, I've also seen the movie four times.
I agree with another review that the movie does a very poor job of establishing the depth of the relationship between Bella and Edward and I also couldn't agree more that Kristin Stewart as Bella was a lousy choice. Stephenie Meyer's Bella and the film's Bella seem to be two different people. (I think perhaps Ellen Page from Juno may have been a better fit). However, Rob Pattinson as Edward works flawlessly.
The stunts are pretty second rate but I guess you can only do so much with such a small budget.
Overall, I look forward to seeing the film again and especially the special features on Disc Two. I only hope that the addition of a new director and a little experience on the part of "certain" cast members will make the sequel something worth seeing.
Personally, I think this movie could have been better. When I went to see it with my friend I was all hyped up but once it was done, I told my friend(who had never read the book) that everything was different. The meadow scene was suppose to be the biggest scene in the movie(besides the fighting part) they just skipped right over that. I do understand that they had limits but some stuff they shouldnt cut out. I was looking forward to seeing when Edward told Bella that he was in love with her, all i got was Edward and Bella laying in a meadow.
Movies will never be like the books but special scenes cannot be cast out.
I love Stephine Meyer's writing's. I've got every copy of the Twilight Series and The Host. She's very good and I was happy when she decided how somethings in the movie should go because that was the way she saw them.
Book is great(i wouldnt change a word in it) movie needed work but they gave us the best they could. Let's just hope that New Moon shocks us all.
They left a bunch out of the movie that was in the book, but I think it is best to see the movie first, and then read the book. That way you won't be as disapointed that they left a whole lot out of out the movie. Then when you read the book, it will be just like reading about the movie plus deleted scenes. That's what I did, and I wasn't at all disapointed. That's what got me started on the whole Twilight craze. ;)
I saw the movie before I read the books and fell in love with just the movie. After reading the books I also fell in love with them. Although I do feel like the book out did the movie they are both still exceptional. There is no way the movie could have been like the book b/c it would have been way toooo long. I disagree with everybody who says Kristin Stewart was wrong for the part b/c she did fantastic. I am a fan of hers and don't think the part could have been played by a better actress. If you feel like she did not "become" the Bella in the book then you also need to think about the script. She was doing what she was told to do. If there would have been a different Bella everybody would still have the same problem b/c it was how the script was written. Both Robert Pattinson and Kristin Stewart were EXCEPTIONAL in the movie and so was everybody else. I've read the books over and over again and i have seen the movie so many times i've lost count.
The problem with the Twilight movie is that the director, and everyone involved 'assumes' the viewers have read the books, therefore, they neglected to explain, or detail the relationship between the characters.
You go through the movie wondering why someone would go through the lengths for a 'crush' since the emotional depth of the characters relationships was not at all explained, or even hinted to in the movie version.
I would tell someone to take the money and buy the book before Id recommend the movie. The books are a good read, by no means the caliber of the Anne Rice Vampire Saga (The first two at least) but the same goes for any book with follow up novels. (The first is always good, then demand asks for a second, which never measures up.. well, except for The Vampire Lestat..)
Anywho - Good movie IF you have read the book, and ALREADY understand the relationship between the lead characters. I will agree with the other review that Bella was miscast - the girl playing her has the emotional range of a potato chip.
The movie isnt bad IF you've read the book, if not, you'll be scratching your head wondering what all the hype is about.
Like many, I got caught up in the Twilight books, and fell in love with them. I was extremely excited to see the movie, and im sorry to say but it was a big dissapointment. I will say that I made my husband (who hasn't read the books) go with me and he didnt think it was a bad movie (he didnt know what all he had missed though)...I understand that books will always be better than the movie and I accept that but there are things in the movie that were changed, not completely left out, but changed altogether its like the director wanted to make it different on purpose. As far as the acting, they could have done much better with casting Bella it was as if it was painful for her to act she isn't someone I would ever put on camera, I think the choice for Edward was perfect he fit the role very well. Over all it is not something i would suggest spending your money on, the book is a much better purchase, or wait until it comes out on TV.
I live in Forks and have all my life, was in fact born here, I never planned to read the books until my niece got me to watch this movie. Now my son is going to buy the books for me for mothers day, and i can't wait to read them and for the rest of the movies, the movie was well done, I am sorry that none of it was filmed here where the story was based, but I understand their reaons. The series has meant so much to our little town, it has brought lback life to a dying town and for that we can't thank miss Stephanie enough. I would highly recommend the movie whether you have read the books or not, as it has been previously stated you will probally be a little disappointed that some of the things you feel are important are left out and things are rushed, but that is the movies, that is the way they are. I ran into the disappointed side of book movies with the Harry Potter series. But this is a good movie and a GREAT story of pure love.
Having been a big fan of the books, I was really skeptical that the movie wouldn't do it justice. After I saw it in the theater, though, I was pleasantly surprised! No, it's not perfect; yes, it was low budget; yes, it left some things out and changed others. But it was still pretty good!
I actually like Kristen Stewart's portrayal of Bella a lot more than the actual character Stephenie Meyer wrote. In the movie, Bella is stronger and a lot less whiny. She and Robert Pattinson have a lot of chemistry. Taylor Lautner was the perfect choice for Jacob Black, and a lot of the other characters were very good picks, too.
After I bought the movie and watched it at home, I liked it even more. I didn't think about the book; I tried to really get into it and understand what the director and actors were trying to get across. And it was good. Some people say that the actors can't act, but the way I see it, they act the way people do in real life. They don't ham up for the camera, if that makes sense. It was worth my time. Definitely not an Oscar winner, but good!
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To be quite honest, after having read all four books, at least twice now, once my movie finally arrived I was a bit let down. I guess it started when the shipping people took almost 3 weeks to get my product to me. That aside, I expected a lot more from Cathrerine Hardwick (the director) of this movie. The movie was, in my opinion, something that I could have made in the woods out behind my house. With some glitter on a good looking guy, the sky would be the limit even for me. I was utterly disappointed. Now, for the rest of us "die hard" Twilight fans, I hope they get better. Overall, I think this movie is a good start, a good lead out to the movies that are yet to come. That is taking into consideration all that happens in the rest of the books. If you haven't read them, you're missing out. Ultimately, I would purchase this movie again, if I had to.
Overall - 5 stars
Value - 4 stars
Meets Expecations - 3 stars
I loved this movie although I believe they left to much out. I read the series before I watched the movie and it just wasnt the same but still a great movie. I dont see any law that says a movie has to be cut to 2 hrs "Titanic" was what 4hrs well I could have sat 6 hrs watching Twilight and still wanted more. I am on my 5th time reading the series and everytime I read them, I read something I didnt notice the times before. Stephanie Meyers made you want to be there living the story with these characters. I highly recommend reading the series and watching the movie especially if you have a romantic soul. I, however, think they did a great job casting Bella " Kristan Stewart" and could have done a better job at casting Edward for as beautiful as Bella made Edward out to be Robert Pattinson just doesnt fit the bill. Read the books you wont be able to put them down! Can't wait for "New Moon"!
Okay most people hated this movie because they read the book first. I am here to tell you that I read the book after I saw the movie and I do agree of course the book is much better and has a lot more detail. However, I can totally look past the book and see the movie as something different. Whenever I see a movie based upon a book I go into the movie thinking that it of course is not going to be exactly like the book and I can not judge it and say it is awful just because it does not follow the book word for word. I have since read all the other books and I can not wait for New Moon. I think it will follow the book more closely this time because the production of the movie is a lot bigger this time. They have a lot more money to work with. Also I think the actors know what to do and not do now. I just get so mad at people who say they hate this movie just because it is not like the book. Look past the book. Remember a movie is a movie. Titanic is as fake as it come except for the sinking part yet people still love it and it is the highest grossing movie of all time. Get my point?
For an incredible book. I thought this movie was terrible and just to make sure I wasn't missing anything, I admit I have seen it twice in the theater. I have read the book at least 20 times since September, 2008 and LOVE the story, which is why I don't understand how the movie could be so bad when the great story was already there. If something works, as Twilight has proven to, DO NOT MESS WITH IT!! We Twilighters love it for a reason, we don't want another version of it, we want the physical version of the original. The acting and casting leaves something to be desired. I found no chemistry between Bella and Edward. In addition, I felt like Kristin Stewart didn't understand or take the role seriously and her performance is sub-par. Robert Pattinson seems to take Edward to a place I didn't recognize from the book but at least I felt he was trying to understand the character.
I wasn't sure that a worse movie than Twilight could be made but unfortunately, I may very well be mistaken with the new director slated for "New Moon." If anyone has seen the disaster "Golden Compass," you will know exactly what I am talking about.
I enjoyed the movie. Some of the comments here are written as though the script should have been written verbatim to equal the book. That's just not realistic. I am a HUGE fan of this series (at least the first three books, not so much the fourth), and Harry Potter series as well. A film has to fit in a 2-2.5 hour time slot or it's difficult to keep an audience interested. In addition, this film had a very small budget, so making rewrites or add-ins is virtually impossible. When a book series that is turned into a movie, there is always a group of fans that will not be happy with the film. The books capture the imagination first, and sometimes what transpires on screen isn't as good as our imagination can be. That being said, the film could have been better, but I think it was still good. I am looking forward to seeing it again once the DVD is released.
I really enjoyed the cinematography for such a small budget film. Some of the acting was a little stilted, but I think the film was good overall. I will be buying this the day that it is released, and will be looking forward to New Moon with it hits the big screen soon.
I started reading the books about a week before the movie came out on DVD, after reading them i was so excited for the movie to come out, so as soon as it came out i bought it. It was the worst movie i have ever seen, the acting was terrible, they barely followed the story line of the book, there was almost no character development, Kristen Stewart seemed like she was bored through the whole thing, I hope with someone else directing New Moon it will be better, but after seeing what they did to Twilight i no longer have high expectations, There is a bit of decent material in the deleted/extended scenes that i can't understand for the life of my why they would take it out, especially where there was a lot of material in the movie that was just filler...Bad directing/editing, and acting:-(
Although the book was MUCH better...usually goes that way, but after reading the book & then seeing the movie right afterward...wish I would've seen the movie first!!! The first time I watched it, I found myself comparing every scene to the book...it was a little distracting, but that's me! I just LOVED the book sooo much! Even though I thought the movie could've been better (at first viewing), that's only b/c I wanted to see everything fom the full story...but, I do know that's not possible!!! After a second viewing, a couple days later...I absolutely took it for what is was, a GOOD movie...I liked both lead actors, as well as the whole cast, but CAN'T wait to see what's in store for the second, esp. w/the new director!!! It did seem a little B movie, but expectations were high, I'm sure...either way, HOPELESSLY HOOKED!!!


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Francesca reflects on the "small acts of courage" displayed by KNOM volunteers as they adapt to life in Nome.
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Francesca reflects on the "small acts of courage" displayed by KNOM volunteers as they adapt to life in Nome.
With all the newbies now arrived at KNOM, volunteer Jenn explains what they've been up to around town: from family dinners to exploring the Last Train to Nowhere.
Upon his departure, Zach reflects on how a year in Alaska has changed (and surprised) him: "No part of me expected to like it so much, to be cajoled into new ways of thinking."
Volunteer Tara shares a few summertime adventures: setting a gill net, picking blueberries, and relishing long days by a beach bonfire.
Reflecting on her years of service at KNOM as a volunteer, Dayneé writes a letter to… you!
Volunteer Tara shares a valuable lesson learned.
Volunteer Music Director and Cultural Programs Producer Emily Bieniek signs off, taking the opportunity to say, "Thank you," as she winds up her year of service to Western Alaska at KNOM.
Daynee and the rest of the current volunteers go through years of cherished "hand-me-downs," treasures passed down from generation to generation of KNOM volunteers. Well, treasures or trash?
Summer brings a time of transition for KNOM volunteers as new folks arrive and the current volunteers look on to new adventures. Tara looks back on the year's experiences with her fellow housemates.
Zach's mother visited Nome for a long weekend, and they celebrated by doing a bunch of activities. One of his favorite weekends in Nome, the hosting nudged him into taking full advantage of the many cool things to do, and he got to share a measure of how rich, exciting, and lucky his past few months have been.


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This is the first wine from Rioja that was made using 100% carbonic maceration giving it a brighter fruit character. The end result is some pretty tasty juice bursting with watermelon, strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit, white pepper and moderate tannin. A must try for Beaujolais fans.
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My Last Five Girlfriends, a 2009 film from Julian Kemp starring Brendan Patricks, is a British dark comedy based on pop-philosopher Alain De Botton's book, Essays In Love (U.S. title On Love).
(last lines) Duncan: So one day I decided, I wasn't going to play this game anymore. I didn't understand the rules, and the injuries were just too painful. (while watching TV with his new stereo system, Duncan is interrupted by his downstairs neighbor) Duncan: And then I met Angela.


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Marketing guru Kevin Twittey knows all about taking on huge projects — in 2012 he helped organise the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Describing himself as a consummate risk-taker — having broken numerous bones skiing off-piste and from falling off horses — he is no stranger to jumping in at the deep end. So the idea of transforming a grotty old office building in Covent Garden into a modern home wasn't daunting in the slightest.
Eighteen months after work began, the building is unrecognisable and the 65-year-old has a fabulous home, which is elegant and peaceful, despite being in a bustling area of town. Twittey credits tried-and-trusted architects Form Studio for the transformation, saying he just allowed them to "get on with it".
"In creative industries, you have to give people space," he explains. "They'll then make it their own project, and make an extra effort."
Life wasn't always so glamorous for Twittey. Raised in County Durham, he won a scholarship to art school in Birmingham, then came to London in 1971, where his first home in Belsize Park came complete with a "battleaxe landlady and a cooking ring on the carpet". Noticing that his artist friends were all impoverished, he went into advertising, getting a job with McCann-Erickson, and never looked back.
Since then, he has been building and selling businesses. Triangle, his consultancy, whose clients included Sainsbury's, was bought by Publicis in 2001, and Twittey joined the board. "Having founded a family business, I became director of a company with 60,000 employees," he says. He went on to set up Initials, which he sold in 2011.
Meanwhile, he was working his way up the property ladder, from a mews in Maida Vale, to a modern house in Primrose Hill, where a burglary led him to sell up and rent in Mayfair.
While living there, he heard about a big lateral conversion in Clerkenwell that was for sale because its developer had gone bust. Twittey bought it for £700,000 and it was through this that he met his architects, Form Studio, who were already on the job.
"It was very James Bond: all white and steel, with 360-degree views," he says. However, he didn't like living in a flat, so moved on again, this time to a Nash house in Regent's Park.
In 2013, while looking for new offices for his current business, Sense London, he instructed an agent to seek out anything with 5,000 square feet within a 10-minute walk of Charlotte Street, W1. The agent came up with a narrow, vertical, five-storey-plus basement brick terrace in Covent Garden, with a lift and stairs right up the centre, cutting the spaces in half. Twittey recalls the sorry state of the place: "Small, dark rooms, corridors, damp, musty, and so old it probably broke every law in the land." He bought it anyway.
But then his architects suggested turning it into a home instead. "I said, 'It's too narrow, it's too this, it's too that,' but they said, 'Why not try for planning permission anyway?'"
At that time local planners were keen for more houses in the area and Form Studio's proposals went through without any problem. They included stripping out the interior and creating a soaring, striking, double-height kitchen-diner. This room was to have folding doors on to a new walled courtyard with bamboo screens and a mirrored back wall. Form also planned to add a light-filled top floor with two roof terraces.
The plans were bold — but in contrast to Twittey's appetite for risk, Form is methodical and does everything by the book. Surprisingly, Twittey had only one request: "I told the boys I wanted parking built in for my little electric car, but they said no." It's his only regret. The four-bedroom house is cool and calm, with immaculate finishes, from solid oak floors to marble-floored bathrooms. It isn't flashy... except, perhaps, the red-leather-lined lift with mirrored doors. And even that's more Art Deco than decadent.
Given that this home is in bustling Covent Garden, it is unexpectedly peaceful. In the top rooms, triple-glazed windows look out over roofs and treetops. At night, the private courtyard lights up. "You wouldn't believe it was right in the centre of town," Twittey says. "I can walk anywhere from here."
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Money spent: £2 million
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The end of days is growing closer. Since the new millennium dawned, the world has descended into chaos, trouble & tension brew up world wide
From the shadows, an organization known as the circle seeks to awaken the gods of old. Ancient malevolent alien beings that now slumber under the earth, seas & stars
It's up to a small group of men and women to stop them. Unbeknownst to the world, these new heroes are Scions; Children of gods that were born to defend the world from the circle's plans
The three disciples walked down the stairs under the old cathedral of Rome. Of the general populace, none knew the existence of these catacombs and secret lairs. For years, they had served their master faultlessly, bringing him closer to his goal.
It was an honor for them to have been called as they would no longer be pawns of the elusive organization known only as the circle to them.
With the first of the three men holding a torch, they arrived into a massive stone chamber that was much older than the religious building that had been constructed above it. Although they didn't know, the underground temple had been build before mankind had begun writing down it's history.
"Greetings acolytes." Came a voice they recognized but had never seen the owner.
From the shadows, a man clad in a black business suit emerged, his hair and beard were tailored perfectly and his golden eyes shone with mystery and ambition.
The novices kneeled at once before their master. "We salute you, O great Ahriman!" They chanted.
"Good. You may now rise and follow me." The master ordered.
They followed the man down to a smaller chamber that was lit not by fire or electricity but faintly glowing crystalline pillars that bathed the room in a low red light.
"Surely you understand that this is for you a great honor to join the circle once and for all?"
"Yes master!" They claimed.
Ahriman took a moment, carefully inspecting every prospect. The three men were all similar, rather tall, broad and most of all opportunistic. The circle valued cunningness, ambitions and Loyalty, in that order, over anything else.
These men had served well and so had been chosen for a "promotion." One of them twitched in place, something that would have gone unnoticed due to the baggy crimson velvet robe and hood they wore, but nothing escaped the eye of the circle's leader.
"I see you are... motivated." He commented, staring at the nervous man as he said that last word, looking right into the man's eyes with a gaze that could pierce souls.
He continued his way and the men followed him. The four soon arrived next to three stone tables where teenagers had been chained onto them, laying in catatonic states.
As this had drawn the apprentices' attention, they failed to notice the massive statue that depicted a creature that had come from beyond this world in the time before mankind had risen to civilized status.
Ahriman handed the three men old knives made from a material that was unknown to mankind, although it was somewhat metallic, it weighted next to nothing yet remained sharp and solid.
"Today, you will transcend this pitiful state of existence, you will become more than you ever could have." The master professed.
"What shall we do master?" A first acolyte questioned.
"You will partake in the black sacrament. These children have been prepared for this occasion. With their help, you will have your first taste of power." The suit clad man explained, taking delight in that particular emphasis.
"Their minds and bodies have been defiled, to prepare their soul to received the Ichor of the first one, the blood of the true gods. Within their heart, they carry what will elevate you."
"You mean we have to eat their heart?" The previously nervous apprentice claimed horrified. "They're children!"
"Did you not seek ascension acolyte?"
"I've never and never will kill a child!" He screamed.
"How disappointing..." Ahriman murmured.
Before anyone could react, the master hand his hand deep in the rebellious recruit's torso, ripping out the heart of the hit man who had decided not to follow him. With a simple snap of his finger, the body of that man burned to cinders in a matter of seconds.
"Is there any other complaints?" He asked casually, like nothing had just happened.
"None master." The two remaining apprentice answered.
"Good. You know what to do." Ahriman said, sitting down on a stone throne that laid on a small stone platform a feet above the sacrificial pit. Calmly, he watched the two murderers accomplish their dark deed and when they finished, he looked at them satisfied.
"Welcome brothers!" He exclaimed. "It is time I baptize you children; You will be Agares and Alastor."
The two newly baptized demons of the circle howled their approval, which resonated all through the caverns under the Cathedral. Although the sound did not reach outside, many sensitive men and women were prisoners of nightmares all through the city.


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