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This beautiful novel by Michael Frayn explores the adventures of two young friends during a wartime summer in rural England. Stephen Wheatley returns to the quiet sleepy cul-de-sac some fifty years later and reflects on the events which changed everything for him. He was the junior rank in a two man army which becomes embroiled in a story of second-world-war espionage. Keith Hayward his best and perhaps only friend is a posh only child whilst Stephen is the younger brother in a family he is embarrassed about. The spies mentioned in the title are German agents who are appearing around every corner of every street in the boys imaginations.
Without telling us how old the two boys are the author explains their different social backgrounds and how the relationship between them grows in the face of difficult times which the young boys endured during wartime Britain. Rather than being able to grow up and play like young boys should their thoughts and pastimes are dominated by the horrors of war. Stephen doesn`t quite understand why Keith is his friend, he looks up to him and follows and believes in all of his boyish games. Keith has an imagination to marvel at, nothing is quite what it seems in his world. Mr Gort from no 11 is a "murderer" announced Keith and when he informed Stephen that his father was in the Secret Service and his mother was a German spy rather than not believing him Stephen felt jealous because he couldn`t muster up even one parent of any interest.
As the adventure unfolds we learn how the childish games of the boys are played out against a back drop of anti aircraft defences, bombsites and houses blacked out at night. Stephen is excited about the possibilities of wearing disguises and following people but he isn`t quite sure how Keith knows his mother is a spy. Together the boys begin to spy on the comings and goings of the residents in the quiet neighbourhood, believing almost everybody is a possible suspect they keep a secret log and make notes on all events. It seems that the German spies have infiltrated everywhere and when Keith`s mother appears to vanish into thin air whilst being followed, the fantasy world they have dreamed up emerges from the shadows and becomes a dark and sinister reality. The behaviour of Keith`s mother becomes something of a concern to the boys as the possibility of her really being a spy becomes more than just a fantasy. The author begins to focus on the strange behaviour of Keith`s family and keeps the reader guessing as to how the jigsaw fits together, why does his mother keep disappearing, what information could she be passing on, who else is involved.
The writer brings together many issues in Spies, we learn about life in war torn England, about how children are affected growing up with the threat of war. We see how the boy`s fantasies and playtimes are influenced by what is happening around them. Whilst they want to do the normal things adolescent boys would do they feel compelled to do their bit for the war effort. We wonder if the boys are trying to grow up too quickly, is their childhood disappearing before they have chance to meet girls and make friends and enjoy the summer as every child dreams of. This was my first Michael Frayn novel, for me it works as a mystery, a coming of age drama and a war time thriller. I found it a very engrossing read funny at times yet deeply serious, always delving into the perceptions children have of the adult world they aspire to join. Whilst the book is only 234 pages making a lot shorter than most mysteries I found I was compensated by the quality of the cleverly conceived plot and compelling misinterpretations of two young adolescent boys. The book will appeal to a wide range of people because of the nature of the story lines and I would recommend it to anyone who hasn`t had the pleasure of reading a Michael Fryan novel before.
Having thoroughly enjoyed James Patterson`s earlier novels which have featured either the Washington homicide detective Alex Cross or the Women`s Murder Club I was intrigued to see if the master of thriller writing could maintain a standard that has seen two of his earlier books, Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls turned into highly successful films.
In hide and seek Patterson writes with straightforwardness and ease, by using short chapters he makes sure you`re quickly hooked on the engrossing plot making it hard to put the book down.
This couldn`t be happening. It was unthinkable. Maggie Bradford lay shivering under the porch with her baby girl, Philip her drunken and violent husband is going to kill them. Years later we now find Maggie Bradford is on trial for murder. One of the world`s best known singer-songwriters, a mother who has it all, how could she have killed not one but two of her husbands. We are left in no doubt from the very start about the victims and who is suspected of being the killer but even with this knowledge the reader is kept guessing about the outcome as the author delves into the flawed and complex characters. Reflecting on her life from a prison cell awaiting trial we learn about Maggie`s rise to fame as a much loved and famous musician and singer-song writer, a celebrity who has everything to live for. Maggie is a fighter who has overcome tragic events from the past and is building a successful future.
When Maggie falls in love with a brilliant athlete and film star her dreams have come true, she has found happiness or has she? The man she marries Will, the perfect gentleman has dark dangerous secrets that no one could imagine. Patterson explores each character making the reader believe first one thing then another, teasing and challenging minds, making it hard to judge whether Maggie should be on trial, making it easy to loathe Will. Will with his stunning looks hiding an evil personality. The novel moves at a fast pace with events on either side of the Atlantic being described in short chapters continually moving between the two main characters. A style similar to a Sidney Sheldon epic, watching two people growing up in different countries their lives destined to become entwined.
With Hide and Seek James Patterson has moved away from his crime thriller mode and for a one off book has changed to more of a romantic thriller. It is hard not to feel sympathy for Maggie and see her as the victim. As we learn about Wills personality and his sexual cravings the book moves away from the romantic meetings and courtships and into the darker sinister world of a madman. As the story draws towards its shocking climax I found it more difficult to put the book down I got the feeling that I had to know what happens which is typical of the way the author carries his readers along in suspense, never daring to stop until we have the answer, until we know.
For me Hide and Seek was unusual for a James Paterson novel. I found the story flowed along nicely although I found some of the descriptions of how good a singer and songwriter Maggie became a bit too far fetched at times as was Wills rise as an English footballer. It was also made me cringe to see how an American writer coped with describing our beautiful game of football. Whilst I enjoyed Hide and Seek I didn`t think that it reached the standards of Patterson`s Alex Cross or Women`s Murder Club thrillers. I felt at times the story followed the lines of many other stories about abused women who fall in love and don`t realise what they are getting into, it is probably only the climax that could be recognised as being written by this truly great writer. My normal experience of a James Patterson novel is a thriller with fast paced adventure, action, mystery and suspense. I don`t think Hide and seek quite ticked all these boxes for me although I would recommend it as a good holiday read and I will probably read one of his other stand alone books.
Published by HarperCollins 1996
I decided to dust down my copy of Long Way Down and have another look at it since one of the co-authors Charley Boorman is currently touring the UK with a show about his travels with Ewan McGregor. I wanted to read it again before making my mind up on whether or not to go and see his show in Blackpool. Long Way Down is the second book by the fellow actors and motorcycle fanatics Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor, it is a diary style account of a extraordinary 15000 mile journey from John O`Groats at the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of South Africa. Their choice of bikes, the almost indestructible BMW R1200 GS Adventure carries them across two continents, visiting eighteen countries and over some of the toughest terrain the world has to offer.
The book which accompanied a BBC television series of the same name reflects the independent views of both riders, each writing short accounts as the journey unfolds. For me this makes for more informative reading as you get a sense of the tensions that can arise when people are travelling and living together for a long period of time. There is also a chance to see how the same strenuous and exhausting journey can have differing effects on each traveller. It must be every bikers dream to be able to undertake a journey like long Way Down and I certainly felt jealous of Charley and Ewan as I read the early chapters which briefly describe the preparations and the mainly tarmac journey through Europe, I even thought I would have been able to step in for Ewan when he broke his leg before the off. There is an obvious rivalry between the two friends. Charley is by far the better rider whereas Ewan is by far the better actor. Ewan is often frustrated by his failings on the bike which are not helped with Charley showing off his motorcycling skills at every opportunity. The tensions build as the journey follows a path through the stunning scenery of the African continent.
The second half of the journey down through Africa is what the trip is really all about, it is a superb account of two "lads" who set out to enjoy a boyhood dream but are brought back down to earth by meeting children whose lives have been shattered by war, children who were soldiers and children brought up in mine affected areas. They meet friendly tribesmen, gorillas and elephants, they tell of the drama and dangers of Africa, of riding in high temperatures across different challenging terrains. With their unique humour they tell of a journey through Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda and many other fascinating countries. They take in some famous sites. I suppose it makes a change to see some one sat on a motorcycle rather than a camel in front of the great pyramids of Egypt.
Long Way Down is an account of two lads on an adventure inspired by their previous visits to Africa on behalf of UNICEF, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional and sometimes sad. It differs from the one man on his travels like many adventures as Charley and Ewan give the reader an insight into their friendship, their character and their determination to succeed. We see two people working together being supported by family and friends but as in life, relationships and paths don`t often run smoothly. We see two grown adults both successful actors with their boyish humour showing off and bragging to each other. We see hints of jealousy and rivalry none more so than when Charley describes the visit to the Star Wars film set in Tunisia and points out that whilst Ewan was a star of later Star War films no one recognised him even though he walked round the set with a shirt with McGregor emblazoned on the back.
The book has forty eight pages of colour photographs as well as maps and technical details of equipment. It is easy reading and follows the natural path of a journey from the planning through to completion. It will appeal to motorcycle enthusiasts as well as travellers. It describes a journey that I felt I could complete myself and gave me a feeling of wanting to be travelling with them. The fact that it was filmed for television meant that they had to take a camera crew, equipment and support vehicles with them sometimes giving the impression of the boys getting too much help and not just about Charley and Ewan facing Africa by themselves. I found Long Way down a compelling adventure to read and I would recommend this fascinating book even if motorcycling and travelling may not be your first choice subject matter for a good read.
Located on the rue Rodier in Montmartre Paris and just a short walk from both the Moulin Rouge and Sacre Coeur this charming hotel /hostel is ideal for travellers who are looking for cheap accommodation in the heart of this beautiful and historic city. Close to the Anvers metro station on the nearby boulevard de Rochechouart the hotel is popular with both families and students from all over the world and makes an ideal base from which to explore Paris.
In common with all Parisian hotels space is at a premium so room sizes are small and not all the rooms in the hotel Perfect have private facilities so be carful when making your booking to stipulate whether or not you wish to share. All floors can be reached by stairs or the rickety lift which creeps slowly upwards as you wonder if you might spend your whole visit to Paris stuck inside. The rooms are basic in their furnishing and the decor is old and tired but they are clean. The hotel appeals to travelers who spend most of their time out and about and not too interested in luxury. The dress of the day is backpacks rather than designer suitcases.
The reception, open 24hrs a day is run by friendly and helpful English speaking staff who will happily advise you on any aspects of your stay in Paris, they also offer a safety deposit box for your valuables although this is a communal one and you will need to wrap your valuables to keep them secure. Also available in reception are free maps of Paris, free baggage storage and English newspapers. Adjacent to the reception is a small rest room which is usually busy with guests preparing for the days sightseeing and swapping stories about their experiences of the city. There are vending machines for coffee or soft drinks as well as a well worn piano in the rest room.
Breakfast is served next door to reception and consists of French bread, butter, jam, coffee and fruit juice, whilst this might not be as generous as other continental breakfasts, guests are welcome to use the small kitchen to make a light snack or drink. On the street outside the hotel as well as a few grocers and local bars you will find a lovely cake and bread shop serving fresh baguettes stuffed with ham and cheese and fantastic mouth watering pastries overflowing with glazed fruit just right for your picnic during the day.
So is this hotel for you? It`s busy, vibrant and full of character. The enthusiastic backpackers can be a little noisy as they begin to retire for the night using the shared facilities. The breakfast is just about adequate as are the facilities but you will get the feeling of being a traveler rather than just another English tourist. You can exchange tales of yesterday`s exciting trips with like minded adventurers over a coffee in the inviting rest room. With prices per person per night starting at E22, and being able to reach the hotel in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the Eurostar terminal in the Gare du Nord are what makes the hotel Perfect an attractive option for your stay in central Paris. If you are looking for luxury and being pampered this is not the place to go. If you are traveling on a budget and don`t mind the basic hostel style of the younger traveler this is a lovely place to rest your weary legs after pounding the boulevards and avenues of one of the worlds great cities.
For the legions of visitors to Paris the enthralling walk from the Palais Royal, through tranquil gardens to the majestic Arc de Triomphe has become a pilgrimage. Despite the many competing charms the city has to offer, the history and the grandeur of the Champs Elysees is the highlight of any stay in Paris. The entrance to Palais Royal Metro station, the starting point for this walk, was redesigned by Jean-Michel Othoniel, as the "Kiosque des noctambules" (Kiosk of the night-walkers), it was completed in October 2000 for the centenary of the Metro. Made of glass beads coloured and threaded on a structure of aluminum the contemporary design representing day and night is in stark contrast to the surrounding traditional buildings. The court yard of the Palais Royal with its ugly black and white striped pillars and fountains with revolving silver spheres provide further examples of how modern works of art struggle to fit in against a backdrop of historical Paris.
Long before it became a museum, the Louvre was a royal palace constantly growing in size under a succession of French kings. Even in modern times changes have taken place with the addition of the controversial glass pyramid in 1989. Have a sit down by the pyramid and marvel at the architecture of the Louvre, it is hard not to imagine the scenes of days gone by, horse drawn carriages clattering across the court yards carrying the French royalty as they go about their daily lives. Admire the Champs Elysees in all its glory with the triumphal arch of Arc de Triomphe shimmering in the distance before embarking on a journey along the nation's most famous avenue.
Nestling between the out stretched arms of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe de Carousel was built to commemorate Napoleonic victories and was once adorned with four bronze horses which have since been returned to St Marks square in Venice. The graceful arch stands at the entrance to the elegant and formal Jardin des Tuileries. This pleasant stroll takes you through the well maintained gardens with ornamental ponds and dozens of statues. Enjoy your picnic here whilst children take donkey rides and play with their yachts in the ponds or watch the Parisian gentlemen pitch their "boules" as they noisily try to outwit each other. The gardens were laid out by Louis X1V`s architect and quickly became the place to be see and be seen in Paris.
Leave the gardens by the grand gilded gates, pass the giant Ferris wheel and head for the centre of the magnificent Place de Concorde with its fountains, statues and fantastic views in all four directions. The 3300 year old Luxor obelisk stands close to the spot where the infamous guillotine was once used to behead over 1100 unfortunate people including LouisXV1 and Marie Antoinette. The square itself has been all but ruined by the constant traffic roaring around. It is a danger zone for pedestrians eager to cross over to the safety of the tree lined pavements of the Champs Elysees. Take the winding path through the Jardins des Champs Elysees with its lush Lawns and pretty flower beds another lovely place to picnic. This area hosts a fantastic Christmas market in the winter months. With all the splendour you would associate with this area of Paris, smartly decorated stalls line both sides of the avenue as far as the eye can see. The air is filled with the tempting smells of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine and cheese fondue's. See Santa and his reindeer fly over head to the sound of jingle bells whilst you shop for unusual tree decorations, chocolate and Christmas gifts. It will be very hard to find a better Christmas market.
Now it`s time to join the throngs of people and march up the dramatic sweeping incline of the Champs Elysees. The ideal setting for historic processions, from the sombre return of Napoleons remains to the victory parades of two World Wars. Although once an avenue where ladies would stroll, adorned in the finest fashions of the day it is now full of brash shops and fast food restaurants. The expensive "Le lido" renowned cabaret show and famous for its blue belle dancing girls typifies the modern touristy image of the Champs Elysees. It can be found amongst a parade of brand name shops and hotels which line the route to the end of the walk the place de Charles de Gaulle. Take the pedestrian tunnel rather than risk life or limb dodging the never ending traffic circling the Arc de Triomphe. The Arc dominates the central point of a web of twelve avenues, commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon it now shelters a flame lit daily at 6.30am and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reminders of the less glamourous side of war. Before heading off back to your hotel take one last look down the magnificent avenue and think about its glorious history.
Many tourists complain that Paris can be expensive; this is a lovely way to enjoy the city at its best for free.
Paris is a wonderful city, full of history and culture. It has some of the most famous sites in the world, but what I like most is about Paris is seeking out the unusual, the curious and less well known. Monmartre is full of character and mystery. It is worthwhile spending a full day in this area to get a glimpse of Paris of old. Montmartre`s hill, the butte was for centuries a rural village, littered with windmills grinding the capital`s flour. The low rents and picturesque charm soon found favour with the writers, artist and musicians of the 19th century, and with their arrival came the opening of the lively bars, raunchy cabarets and the sleazy brothels. The tourists arrived after Word War 1, flocking in their thousands on pilgrimages to Sacre-Coeur. Despite there being a notoriously seedy side to Montmartre around Pigalle, the winding streets and picturesque squares have helped the area keep its village atmosphere and charm.
Marvel at the wonderful, whimsical frescoes as you climb the precipitous steps from the platform of Metro Abbesses on your arrival in Montmartre. The station exits to the tranquil Place de Abbesses which is dominated by the swirling mass of pale green ironwork and glass of the art nouveau station entrance. In winter the square comes to life with a Christmas market, the air filled with the smell of crepes and chestnuts being roasted on open fires.
The lively boulevard de Rochecheouart is the starting point for the long hike to the summit of the butte with its masses of tourists, before joining them, take a couple of minutes to find no 84. Now a tacky tourist shop, the plaque on the wall shows it once housed the infamous Le Chat Noir, Rodolphe Sasis` Cabaret. Just a few doors away is the crumbling facade of the Theatre Ellsee-Montmartre where the famous can-can dancer, La Goule made her debut before defecting to the Moulin Rouge further down the boulevard.
Lined with shops selling fabric and clothes the rue de Steinkerque is where a young Pablo Picasso once frequented its brothels, as you near the top the gleaming white Basilica of Sacre-Coeur dominate the skyline of the butte. Beware this area is frequented by hustlers and street traders eager to relieve tourists of their hard earned cash. One of my favourite experiences in Paris is to climb the steps to the basilica, stopping off on one of the inviting wooden benches in the midst of the immaculate lawns bordered by hedges, and picnic on some lovely fresh baked baguette with "fromage" purchased from one of the many bakers on your way to the butte. The views across the city are truly breathtaking. For the price of a single metro ticket the funicular will whisk you to the top where the 226 steps of the rue Foyatier make for a lovely photograph opportunity. Before leaving the butte other places of interest are the Musee de Montmartre, the districts oldest house takes visitors on a journey through its history, and the Espace Montmartre Salvador Dali, a permanent exhibition of sculptures and paintings by the surrealist artist. Finally a must visit is the famous place de Tertre, a square in the heart of Montmartre bustling with hordes of tourists, eager to have their portrait painted by one of the many undistinguished artists who also sell their tacky landscapes from stalls which are crammed around the square. Ensure you haggle for a better price before you sit for a portrait. The square became popular in the 19th century as an exhibition place, but standards have dropped over the years. The cafes that line the square cater for the tourists and while they may be pricey, it is the atmosphere that is attraction rather than the cusine.
Descend the butte via the Montmartre vineyard, set in picturesque grounds and planted in the 1930s it is a reminder that once the area was covered in vines. The vineyard produces approximately 700 bottles of wine each year. The wine can be sampled at the bistro La Mere Catherine, found in corner of place de Tertre. It is not however considered to be anything special. The Au Lapin Agile stands at the foot of the vineyard, once favoured by writers and artists including Picasso, it`s now a traditional style cafe by day and turns in to a dancehall in the evenings.
Leaving the hill climbing behind, wander through the many busy and vibrant streets of Montmartre, the whole area is awash with cafes and bars, squares and statues, too many to mention. A lot of the fun of this area is getting a map and finding your own favourite cafe or place to visit or place to sit and watch Paris go by. Probably one of the most renowned sites of Montmartre is the Moulin Rouge. Constructed in 1885 the "red windmill" was converted into a dance hall in 1902 and soon gained a reputation as the hottest show in Paris, it has now become a very expensive tourist show featuring scantily clad dancing chorus girls and has none of the finesse immortalised by the artist Toulouse-Lautrec. Moulin de la Galette at No 79 rue Lepic a close neighbour of Moulin Rouge was also turned into a ballroom and features in Renoir`s painting Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette. Sandwiched between the two windmills is the quirky Cafe des deux Moulins an ideal place to finish your day with a cold beer, glass of wine or cafe au lait.
Montmartre is ideal for anyone who likes to explore. It`s very hilly and steep in places and can be unsuitable for people with walking difficulties, electric buses run to the top of the butte for those who cannot manage the climb. If you visit Pigalle you need to be aware of the possibility of pickpockets and petty street crime. The sex shops and cinema`s which come alive in a blaze of neon in the evening are probably best avoided. Like wise some of the food bars can be of very poor standard but I suppose it`s the risqué element that attracts the tourist to" just have a look".
Fewer places can offer so much to do in a day than Gibraltar. Standing majestically on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula with stunning views over the Rif Mountains of Morocco, the colony has historically been an important base for the British Forces, and is easily reached from the Spanish holiday resorts on the Costa del Sol. The Gibraltarians are deeply patriotic and are proud of their association with all things British. Union Jacks flutter from apartments in the gentle Mediterranean breeze, the pubs and cafes on Main Street tempt weary tourists with full English breakfast, fish and chips and a pint of bitter. Familiar high street names like Marks and Spencer, Mothercare and BHS mingle with traditional retailers selling leather, fine porcelain and glassware. Explore the narrow lanes and alleyways seeking out duty free bargains as you head along Main Street towards Casemates Square, once the site of public executions, and now a trendy plaza lined with fashionable cafes and bars.
Head for Europa Point, the views of Africa are exceptional on a clear day or evening. The lighthouse at the Point is 150 years old and still in service today, it is the only one outside Britain managed by Trinity House. Looking out over the Straights of Gibraltar it is clear why the Rock has been strategically important during many bitter conflicts, a legacy which has left many relics from a fascinating military history. Along the coast near the Spanish port of Cadiz, Admiral Nelson engaged with the Franco Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle was Britain's greatest naval victory, but Nelson was hit by a French sharpshooter and mortally wounded. His body was brought back to Gibraltar before returning to England for the last time. The Trafalgar cemetery on the edge of town is a wonderfully peaceful place amid the hustle and bustle of daily life of Gibraltar. The Grave stones name some of the young sailors who died during the battle.
Among the most impressive of the fortifications of Gibraltar are the Southport Gates, a series of walls and fortifications that were part of Gibraltar's defences for literally hundreds of years. Other fortifications worth a look at are The Ragged Staff Gates, The Grand Casemates Gates, South Bastion and Kings Bastion.
There are over 30 miles of man-made tunnels inside the Rock of Gibraltar. That's more tunnels than there are roads. The Great Siege Tunnels were hollowed out during the longest siege in Gibraltarian history, lasting from 1779 to 1783. In order to repel the Spanish and French forces, tunnels were dug into the rock by the soldier artificers to house the canons. The tunnels are open to the public and will give you an idea of the terrible conditions the soldiers had to fight in. Imagine the noise of the canon being fired inside the tunnel. The tunnels lead down hill into the rock and out to the other side with impressive views of Catalan bay from the observation platform, be careful how deep you go its a long climb back to daylight.
No trip to Gibraltar would be complete without a visit to the upper rock nature reserve. This can be reached by car but the road is narrow and winding. It is probably wiser to take one of the organised rock tours by taxi or coach, or for those with a head for heights take the cable car. As well as being home to around 240 Barbary apes, there is an abundance of other wildlife to see including over 300 species of birds, 600 species of plants, red foxes and mouse eared bats. Legend has it that when the apes leave Gibraltar so will the British. Also worth visiting in the reserve are the Pillars of Hercules and St Michaels cave a fantastic natural grotto filled stalactites and stalagmites. Cathedral cave is now used for concerts because of fantastic acoustics. The upper nature reserve was the location for the daring chase scene in the 1987 James Bond film "The living Daylights".
Sometimes it`s nice just to relax and the stunning Catalan bay is an ideal place to soak up the sun and take a dip in the crystal waters of the Mediterranean. Sip an ice cold beer in the cafes and bars along the harbour or cruise in the calm waters watching the dolphins.
Gibraltar is an exciting and intriguing place, full of history and has something for everyone as long as you are prepared to look. The people are friendly and you have all the comforts of home. Travelling from the Costa del Sol will cost around £10 to £15 by coach and takes about 1 or 2 hours
Featured in the quirky low budget film Amélie, the Café des Deux Moulins is a lovely offbeat place to visit whilst staying in Paris. Found amongst the atmospheric streets of Monmartre 18e on rue Lepic and just a five minute stroll from the nearest metro Blanche, it is an ideal way to savour "cafe Paris "at its best. Take the weight off your feet whilst you enjoy a piping hot "espresso" sat outside under the heaters on a cold winter day. Observe the hustle and bustle as the locals search for bargains to cook for tea in the fishmongers, bakers and butchers below the chic apartments. Take in the sights and sounds of Parisian street life before you retire to the warmth and character of the cafe, where Amélie made famous her habit of breaking the crust of her crème brûlée with her spoon.
Inside the charming 1950`s decor with mustard ceiling and neon lights gives you a feel of times gone by. The tables are packed tightly together. The toilets are unisex. The menu is in French. The bar is frequented by do nothings, local traders and diners who are oblivious to the constant trickle of tourists, eager to take pictures of the film memorabilia which adorn the walls.
The menu is small and caters for the locals. Speak to the waiters, they don`t bite and they can even appear to be friendly if you try a little French. For a snack try the platters, ideal for sharing, choose from meat, cheese or a combination of both, lovely with a bottle of wine, and just right for munching on whilst you people watch. The fillet of beef with three sauces is absolutely delicious, a juicy fillet cooked to your liking with the butter sauces slowly melting on top, served with fried potatoes and vegetables. The succulent hamburger is served slightly rare accompanied with coleslaw and fries. You can also choose dishes like veal escolpes or calf`s liver. The waiter will lay your table with a paper place mat which depicts scenes from Amélie. If you ask nicely he will give you a second one to take as a souvenir.Other than the crème brûlée,the deserts on offer fail to wet the appetite but there are an abundance of cake shops to be found on rue Lepic.
With drinks you need to budget between 15e to 20e per head. The cafe is open from 7 am till 1 am every day. Is it for you? The cafe was there before the film and apart from a few pictures it remains pretty much the same. So you get a taste of Paris with the novelty of a film set, two cafe`s for the price of one. See it for yourself and make your own mind up. Amélie was nominated for five Oscars so it probably deserves five stars!
Café des Deux Moulins
15 Rue Lepic, 18th Arrondissement
Paris, France
Metro Blanche
Looking for somewhere special to eat in Blackpool? Take a trip to the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant located on Waterloo Road south shore. You will find an amazing variety of tasty food served in a friendly atmosphere. Booking is a must over the weekend as word of mouth recommendations have made this one of Blackpool`s busiest restaurants. On entering you will be greeted at the reception and taken to your table by one of the smartly dressed waiting staff. Take a moment to admire the displays of Gurkha military mementoes which will give you an idea of their proud history and association with the British Army. The owners are ex British soldiers and are always happy to chat about their homelands and history.
The restaurant is busy and vibrant making it ideal for groups and parties. Order your drinks at the table, be sure to try the Gurkha beer, then it`s off to the buffet tables and on an exotic eastern journey through China, India, Thailand, Malaya and Singapore before finishing in Nepal with the famous lamb Gurkha curry. The buffet is "eat as much as you want" which is an ideal way of sampling the many foods on offer. The menu is constantly changed, the chef`s select up to forty amazing dishes from over one hundred and fifty each day. There is always something for every one.
The starters include delicious shredded crispy ducked served with pancakes and chopped spring onions with a choice of sauces including chilli, soy and plum. If you can fit any more on your plate there are onion Bhaji`s samosas, spare ribs, chicken satay, prawn toasts and many more beautifully cooked and tasty nibbles.
It is hard to find where to start with the main course such is the variety on offer. Each dish is labelled and served piping hot. Choose from curries, sweet and sour, and Korma. There are unusual dishes like the scrumptious spicy noodles, seaweed and seafood including prawn, squid and muscles. Help yourself to Prawn crackers naan bread and rice. Something for every one, lots of choices for vegetarians, chicken nuggets and chips for the children. When you think you`ve had enough be daring and try the famous Gurkha lamb curry. Tender pieces of lamb in a dry hot spicy sauce, not for the faint hearted. This dish has been a favourite of the British Army for many years and is still served to soldiers today.
The Gurkha buffet restaurant is a lovely place to spend an evening with friends and enjoy wonderful food in a lively atmosphere, at less than £10 per head at weekends you will find it difficult to find better value.


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One Sydney couple don't fight over who'll clean the dishes, but who'll edit the videos, reports Dominique Angeloro.
It could be said that artists' most significant love affair is with their work. To practise requires an obsessional devotion to art that can leave all other loves second. Yet for collaborative Sydney artists Stephanie and Richard Nova Milne, the disparate aspects of art and romance are united.
The Nova Milnes have been married since 1999 and go by the artist pseudonym Ms & Mr, creating work that employs their union as both the subject and medium of their art.
The Woman Who Mistook Her Husband for Art is a solo exhibition of the couple's recent work showing at Francis Baker-Smith.
Ms & Mr's explorations give new meaning to the notion of being "joined at the hip". Their work imagines them as a type of conjoined being bound together through elaborately engineered visual and conceptual imagery.
A past sensational collection of drawings called Sensory Perception Experiments revealed the artists undergoing a series of freakish experiments, such as those
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Ms & Mr are multi-media in their approach, selecting the medium that best explores and documents their latest experiment. Past works have taken the form of drawing, photography, sound and installation, but their latest project includes video and a series of illustrations.
The couple sit at an antique organ in the video The Woman Who Mistook Her Husband for Art. Connected by a bed-sheet umbilical cord and walkie-talkies, Ms then lowers Mr head-first into the depths of the organ.
The dark interior of the organ spawns a surreal environment featuring black-and-white chequered floors, fluorescent green speaker systems and elegant nanna-style bathing hats.
It's an aesthetic that might be born of a love affair between a 1950s monster movie and an art-deco pantomime.
This engrossing collision of genre also flirts with the signature styles of filmmakers David Lynch, Matthew Barney and Busby Berkeley. What is so unusual and striking about this mix is that it marries the often divorced impulses of sincerity and spoof.
Accompanying the video projection is a series of intimate drawings in which Ms playfully sings into a microphone. She is accompanied by her husband, whose head has mutated into an audio speaker blob.
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So what? The studio pays people to act like fans, they pay Tom to act like he can act…hakuna matata.
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More motherfucking jobs outsourced to India!
Considering how the British dealt with the natives there for so long, it should come as no suprise that the Indians have to be paid to give a good reception to the arrival of ANY white male (The sole exception being if he can bowl fast well, or bowl googlies well. Richard Hadlee is still revered as a God there).


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- Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon. We're not sure, exactly, who was clamoring for a Knob Creek flavored bourbon but Beam, Inc has succumbed to whatever consumer demand that they thought existed and launched a smoked-maple version of their whiskey. Happily, they stinted on neither the proof (still a full 90) or the age (9 years). As flavored bourbons go, this will likely make some very interesting cocktails.
- Herradura Seleccion Suprema. There is a new king of tequila on the block thanks to a perfect 100 point rating from the 2013 Beverage Testing Institute. This is only the second label we're aware of (and the third overall) time that we've seen 100 points given. For tequila snobs, it may be worth a try.
- Kah Blanco. Another big time score from the September Beverage Testing Institute was a 96 point rating for the Kah Blanco tequila. Clearly they think it's not just another bottle-gimmick, as cool as the bottle is.
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- Pernod absinthe. The company announced a return to the original formula and a more authentic recipe. This included no more chemicals to dye the spirit green… now the color comes from the herbs used to infuse the spirit. Secondly, the spirit itself is no longer based on grain spirit but rather a grape eau-de-vie from French grapes. We applaud the authenticity!
- Absolut Chicago. The seventh release from the popular Absolut cities limited edition line of vodkas is Chicago… which somehow translated into the flavors of rosemary and olive. To us, this screams a nouveau dirty Martini cocktail using the limited edition vodka.
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In This Remote Town, Amazon Prime Is The Cheapest Way To Go Shopping
Residents of Iqaluit, Nunavut, say that Amazon Prime helps them save boatloads of money, but they're scared the company will take that away.
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Donald Trump Blocked These People On Twitter. Now They're Suing Him.
"I'm troubled that the president can create a space on Twitter — where there are millions of people — that he can manipulate," one plaintiff said.
Did Amazon's Alexa Really Call The Cops During A Domestic Dispute?
New Mexico authorities say Amazon's virtual assistant contacted police. One problem: The company says Alexa can't make 911 calls.
You'll Never Have To Leave Facebook's New Campus If You Work There
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Waymo Drops Nearly All Of Its Patent Claims In Self-Driving Lawsuit Against Uber
The case is narrowing as it heads toward an Oct. 10 trial date.
Photobucket Is Holding People's Photos For "Ransom"
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Uber, Now In A Court Battle With Google, Once Tried To Be Its Partner
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Uber And Lyft Are Back In Austin, And Drivers Say It's Hurting Their Wallets
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Charles Harder, the lawyer who brought down Gawker, appears to have a little-followed Twitter account where he once discussed how he'd deal with cyberbullies and media organizations on behalf of his client, the first lady.
Facebook Is Fighting A Gag Order Over Search Warrants For User Account Information
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Uber Says Former Self-Driving Leader At Center Of Lawsuit Promised Not To Use Google Files
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Winner of the National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, The Noonday Demon examines depression in personal, cultural, and scientific terms. Drawing on his own struggles with the illness and interviews with fellow sufferers, doctors and scientists, policy makers and politicians, drug designers and philosophers, Andrew Solomon reveals the subtle complexities and sheer agony of the disease.
He confronts the challenge of defining the illness and describes the vast range of available medications, the efficacy of alternative treatments, and the impact the malady has on various demographic populations -- around the world and throughout history. He also explores the thorny patch of moral and ethical questions posed by emerging biological explanations for mental illness. With uncommon humanity, candor, wit, and erudition, award-winning author Solomon takes readers on a journey of incom-parable range and resonance into the most pervasive of family secrets. His contribution to our understanding not only of mental illness but also of the human condition is truly stunning.
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Sometimes, the legacy of depression includes a wisdom beyond one's years, a depth of passion unexperienced by those who haven't traveled to hell and back. Off the charts in its enlightening, comprehensive analysis of this pervasive yet misunderstood condition, The Noonday Demon forges a long, brambly path through the subject of depression--exposing all the discordant views and "answers" offered by science, philosophy, law, psychology, literature, art, and history. The result is a sprawling and thoroughly engrossing study, brilliantly synthesized by author Andrew Solomon.
Deceptively simple chapter titles (including "Breakdowns," "Treatments," "Addiction," "Suicide") each sit modestly atop a virtual avalanche of Solomon's intellect. This is not a book to be skimmed. But Solomon commands the language--and his topic--with such grace and empathy that the constant flow of references, poems, and quotations in his paragraphs arrive like welcome dinner guests. A longtime sufferer of severe depression himself, Solomon willingly shares his life story with readers. He discusses updated information on various drugs and treatment approaches while detailing his own trials with them. He describes a pharmaceutical company's surreal stage production (involving Pink Floyd, kick dancers, and an opener à la Cats) promoting a new antidepressant to their sales team. He chronicles his research visits to assorted mental institutions, which left him feeling he would "much rather engage with every manner of private despair than spend a protracted time" there. Under Solomon's care, however, such tales offer much more than shock value. They show that depression knows no social boundaries, manifests itself quite differently in each person, and has become political. And, while it may worsen or improve, depression will never be eradicated. Hope lies in finding ways--as Solomon clearly has--to harness its powerful lessons. --Liane ThomasFrom the Publisher:
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The message in Justin Bieber 's silent The Key is this: Don't buy Justin Bieber's fragrance or he'll automatically gain entrance to your luxury room and he'll bring cakes and pastry and look at you as if he is a lost gosling searching for its mother. After he's made his creepy rounds, he'll wake up in his own bed and perform an approximation of a knowing smile. It's disturbing stuff and you should take steps to prevent it happening to you.
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"Rapid-response" curation adds items as soon as they're newsworthy.
The architecture and design department at the V&A Museum in London has taken on a new approach to curation that mimics the speed at which global events influence society and popular culture. Instead of careful consideration, the museum now uses a "rapid response" strategy that involves collecting objects as soon as they become newsworthy – which has so far included a 3D-printed gun and some Katy Perry Lashes.
This approach in in stark contrast to the traditional method that requires collected objects to have already earned their place in design history over time through their inclusion in books and exhibitions. "We felt that the world works a little bit differently these days," senior curator of contemporary architecture, design and digital Kieran Long told Dezeen. "There are global events that take place and have a bearing on the world of design and manufacturing, which give certain objects a certain relevance at that moment."
The "rapid-response" strategy is being showcased for the first time as part of an exhibition called Shenzhen and Hong Kong Bi-city Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture, in which Shenzhen citizens were invited to choose an everyday object that could tell a visitor something important about present-day Shenzhen. One of the objects on show is a bra without underwire, which highlights female factory workers desire to avoid being stopped by metal detectors at security checks on their way in and out of the factory each day.
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Project DescriptionWhen the German carmaker Volkswagen decided to build a new plant in the U.S., the company was eager to impress. This was to be Volkswagen's first new assembly facility in the States since its factory near New Stanton, Pa., closed in 1988 after just 10 years in operation. The new plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., designed to build the Passat sedan, would demonstrate a fresh commitment. "Volkswagen doesn't have a tradition of leaving a country or a factory," says Jan Spies, the architect who heads Volkswagen's global factory-planning department in Wolfsburg, Germany. SSOE Group, based in Toledo, Ohio, and with offices around the globe, was the architect and construction manager for the campus.
Such ambitions come with a high price tag. The company wanted a factory that not only incorporated the latest developments in auto-plant design but also considered the well-being of the workforce and met tough green standards. The company's total investment in the project: $1 billion. But Volkswagen already has its reward. In December, the factory, which opened in May last year, became the first and only automotive plant in the world to receive LEED Platinum certification.
Not that Volkswagen is alone in its aspirations. Other manufacturers in the transportation sector are looking to build plants that are more than functional boxes of steel and concrete. Sure, efficiency and changing technology still determine the building's essential shape—but even in outsize auto factories, there's still plenty of scope for imaginative detailing and environmental best practices.
The Volkswagen facility's challenging location underscores the nature of the achievement. The 1,400-acre plant, part of the Enterprise South Industrial Park, sits on the uneven floor of a valley. One side of the park faces protected parkland, and two creeks run through the site. "We thought, 'Let's do it really well and get the LEED because we have to deal with these restrictions anyway,' " Spies says.
In practice, that's meant building in a slew of environmental features. Certain roofs, for example, allow the easy collection of rainwater used for cooling the welding machines as well as for flushing the toilets. The rockwool insulation in the walls is 6 inches thick, a white membrane covers the roof to reflect the heat, and LED lighting on the exterior uses 68 percent less energy than older lighting technologies.
Inside, there's an emphasis on proximity to boost efficiency and communication. The main process areas—body shop, assembly, and paint shop—are grouped around a ring of checkpoints. "It's about workers being able to communicate on quality issues," Spies says. "When a mistake is made, it's easy to go back to the previous stage and say, 'Guys, we have an issue.' " A steel-and-glass bridge takes arriving staff across the creeks and into the heart of the complex, with spacious views across the interior. "It's more than just a vast space: it's a place to meet and talk with lots of daylight," Spies says.
It's the same aim—efficiency within a clean, accommodating environment—that characterizes the latest extension to the 1994 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) plant at Spartanburg, S.C., for which SSOE Group was the designer. Completed in 2009 at a total cost of $750 million, the Assembly Hall building covers 1.2 million square feet, including a hall where workers produce the company's latest generation of sport-utility vehicles. Many of the factory's features are borrowed from the company's greatly admired plant in Leipzig, Germany, a facility centered around a building by Zaha Hadid, FAIA.
As at an airport concourse, "fingers" extend from the side of the Spartanburg plant, enabling trucks to deliver directly to the point of use on the production line. If equipment is needed for new models, the branches can be easily extended; the building's generous 39-foot ceiling height means that there is ample room for overhead conveyors and vertical expansion.
BMW is known for its focus on sustainability; the company has led the automobile supersector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a measure of corporate dedication to sustainability, since 2005. That dedication extends to the company's factory planning. At Assembly Hall, forklifts run on hydrogen fuel-cell power, and half of the energy comes from methane gas provided by a local landfill site. BMW is also known for good labor relations, and there's detail to please workers. The high ceilings can accommodate devices that can lift or turn a vehicle, so that workers need never to crawl underneath. Each finger leads into the central artery of the hall, where workers can mingle with management in refreshment and team areas adjacent to the central offices.
Natural light is crucial. A high band of windows unnecessary under the law surrounds the building. "They [the staff] love the building; it has a very nice feeling about it," says BMW Manufacturing's Sherry McCraw, project manager of the extension. "It makes a brighter, nicer environment, and if people are more comfortable in their workplace they can see the defects in the product much better."
It's not only the motor industry that's changing its approach to its factories. The vast National Alabama Corp. (NAC) Railcar-Manufacturing Facility, designed by Albert Kahn Associates of Detroit, scooped a prize in the large-project category of last year's American Institute of Steel Construction awards for Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel. With the capacity to build 12,000 railcars a year, the plant was intended as the largest and most efficient of its kind in the U.S.
Its most striking aspect is sheer scale. Stretching three-quarters of a mile, the plant covers 2.1 million square feet of former cotton fields in the Shoals region of northern Alabama. The fabrication, construction, and finishing departments, as well as administration, are all housed beneath one roof. The nature of the product determines the distinctive linear look. Railcars measuring 90 feet long are tough to turn; they are more easily built on long production lines. At the same time, the weight of the components requires the building to house the necessary array of gantries and cranes.
The architects had few recent models for the design. Acutely vulnerable to economic downturns, railcar manufacturers have been nervous of investing in new plants or technology. The aim of the NAC was to bring railcar production into the 21st century with modern production techniques—from automated welding to state-of-the-art paint shops. But modernity wasn't the client's sole consideration. A huge clerestory and broad expanses of glass curtainwall help to flood the building with light. (That's in keeping with tradition: the firm's founder, Albert Kahn, was a pioneer of the use of natural light in early 20th-century auto plants.) What's more, as at the Volkswagen and BMW plants, the design encourages the breakdown of old corporate hierarchies. The plant's three airy entrance halls are shared by management and shop-floor workers. "The key thing was to avoid segregation," says John Hrovat, AIA, director of architectural design at Kahn and project designer for this project. "There is more fraternity between management and employees."
Aesthetic gestures are not forgotten. At Volkswagen, the height of the tower that rises above the entrance was raised for deliberate effect; at the NAC plant, panels of silver metal and glass encircle the building to give a sense of movement. And the railcar factory's long, sleek lines capture the spirit of the railroad. "It is as if it's racing across the landscape," Hrovat says. "It really begins to take on the characteristics of the product that is being created there."
Note: This story has been updated since first publication to add that SSOE Group was the architect and construction manager for the Volkswagen campus, as well as the designer for the BMW plant.


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Microscopic Modeling of Traffic Within Freeway Lanes
Bunker, Jonathan M. & Troutbeck, Rodney J. (1995) Microscopic Modeling of Traffic Within Freeway Lanes. Transportation Research Record, pp. 19-25.
Microscopic models provide an understanding of traffic operations at the level of passage of individual vehicles. Roadway performance can be ascertained by understanding how vehicles interact with each other. Cowan's M3 headway distribution models were calibrated for the curb and median lanes of two-lane mainline freeway segments, using data captured at 14 sites. Calibration of the relationship among Cowamn's M3 parameters, proportion of headways greater than a minimum of 1 sec, and flow rate yielded exponential decay equations for each lane. The M3 models provide a source of vehicle arrivals for gap acceptance models, which may be used to quantify the ability of drivers to change lanes, for example. It was found that the parameters calibrated for each lane are suitable for use at any mainline site, independent of site-specific conditions. The proportion of small headways was found to be higher in the median lane than the curb, for all flow rates, and for both lanes lower than their respective equivalents on arterial roads with intersections. The largest bunched headway was considered to be between 2 and 3 sec. The models predicted bunching between 85 and 93 percent of median lane vehicles, and between 75 and 90 percent of curb lane vehicles, at capacity. The lesser amount of curb lane bunching reflects its use as a slower vehicle lane with greater stream friction.
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Why Islam does not belong in America (WND-WORLD NET DAILY COMMENTARY) Craige McMillan 01/27/05 1:00 a.m. Eastern)
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The concept of culture seems to have eluded the political left in America. By this I don´t mean good music, art and cinema although a quick glance at what passes for entertainment today certainly reinforces such a judgment. I mean culture in the wider sense, for it is culture that underlies and therefore determines the values and manner in which the majority of people in a nation live their daily lives.
The culture of the Western world grew out of Christian values. Among these are the immense value and significance of each human life, as demonstrated by God´s willingness to sacrifice his own son, Jesus, rather than destroy humanity because it had failed to meet His standards. Another is the concept of human equality: Our differences shrink to insignificance when confronted with the glory, power, holiness and majesty of God. Thus with the widespread growth of Christianity, earthly kings suddenly found themselves accountable to God for the governing decisions they made. "Lex Rex" turned the world on its head, and ultimately helped give birth to America.
Today, there is another culture vying for America´s attention. The values underlying this culture are watered from the deep springs of Islam. We see it expressed in "honor killings," forced religious conversions, women held as property and the slaughter of noncombatants to generate a day´s headlines.
When confronted with the stark contrast between a Christian and Islamic culture, the wealthiest and best-educated media the world has ever known turn their heads and mumble excuses. Thus you have the ritual Islamic murder of a Christian family who fled to America dismissed as a burglary, as Joseph Farah details in "Jihad in Jersey City":
Yet, the media´s focus hasn´t been the horror of this kind of centuries-old anti-Christian persecution apparently coming to America. Instead, there has been a concerted effort, it seems, to downplay this gruesome slaughter as some kind of anomaly, to search desperately for motives other than religious hatred in effect, to ignore the kind of oppression that Christians and Jews in the Middle East have been experiencing since Islam became dominant in that part of the world more than 1,300 years ago. I don´t like it.
In Iraq, truck drivers have their heads sawed off by Islam´s followers, aid workers who have devoted their lives to that country are drawn and quartered for recruitment posters, and the American media can´t stop wailing about the terrible evil of America´s inquisitors marching terrorists around with panties over their heads. This is the focus of individuals who live in utter, complete and self- imposed exile from reality.
Such widespread ignorance has been fostered by the modern academy under the guise of "education," when in fact all that today´s academy provides is technical training on the one side of the compound, and leftist indoctrination on the other. Academia´s gatekeepers worship at the alter of affirmative action when it comes to hiring leftists of the correct skin color, but demand the ability to silence religious or conservative voices with whom they disagree. There was a time when the university sought truth.
We have now arrived at this curious point: Today we have feminists who decry Christian efforts to reduce infanticide (partial-birth abortion), but are strangely silent when an Islamic father or brother murders a daughter or sister to protect the family "honor" were she to marry an infidel. We have homosexuals railing against America´s failure to sacrifice the next generation of its young to homosexual marriage, but silent on the Islamic Taliban´s favored treatment for the homosexual malady which is to toss its practitioners from the roofs of tall buildings.
Leftist city governments demand the curtailment of Christian churches, while they roll out the red carpet for Saudi-funded, Islamic mosques. Portland, Ore., home to a number of these mosques, has refused to cooperate with federal efforts to stem terrorism, yet as the Seattle Times reported on Tuesday, the FBI is aware of terrorists who have trained in Afghanistan and other training camps, pledged death to Americans, and who are living in Oregon:
"[Special FBI Agent in Charge] Jordan contrasted the known "jihadists" living in Oregon with the so-called "Portland Seven," a group of seven Portland-area people accused of plotting to wage war against U.S. troops in Afghanistan. One of them was killed in combat; the six others returned to Oregon, where they eventually pleaded guilty to all the charges against them.
Note the reporter´s efforts to shield Islamic terrorists in the story: The use of quotes surrounding the words to describe them, and the word "accused" despite guilty pleas to all charges.
We have the largest, richest media in history, but it is staffed with reporters and editors too uneducated and self-absorbed to ask meaningful questions, or even to report the facts as they actually occurred. Thus our public "debate" becomes a series of "he said, she said" press releases by ideologues on either side of an issue, packaged into 15-second sound bites and video segments.
News stories that raise disturbing questions about the underlying motives of other cultures are relegated the bit-bucket and cutting- room floor. Today´s media are cut from the same cloth as those before them who referred to murderous Mao as an "agrarian reformer" while he murdered millions of Chinese who disagreed that communism was the answer, regardless of the question. They are the same people who lied about the Vietnam War while promising the public "that´s the way it is."
Our collective shame is, we believed them. (© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com, Inc. 01/27/05)
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Neighbourhood wardens in Nottingham are using new powers to issue £50 fixed penalty notice to workers if the flyers end up as litter.
Warden Darren Mitchell said not only the pedestrians who drop the litter are liable to fines.
During a recent 100-day clean up campaign in Nottingham, 60 fixed penalty notices were handed out.
"Shop owners do not realise they are liable for fines as well," Mr Mitchell said.
If the fines are not paid within 14 days, offenders face prosecution and a court fine of up to £1,000.
The wardens say they will target the distributors as well until the litter problem is solved.


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The Arnold Arboretum aka "The Arb" is my go-to spot when I want to get out for a walk in Jamaica Plain. Owned by Harvard and loved by all (adults, babies and dogs alike) it's a beautiful place year-round. My favorite spot is Peters Hill where you can get a sweeping view of the city. Other highlights include a bonzai collection and a hillside of lilac bushes which burst into color right around Mother's Day.
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Herman Cain was on Letterman last night, where he said no sexual harassment accusations were made until he got "inside the beltway" in Washington DC and that all of the women are "lying". Apparently, heading a huge trade group in Washington DC (read: lobbying) isn't the same thing as pretending to be an "outsider" and accusations made and paid off in the 1990′s are now time-stamped 2011.
Buckle up. We're going for a brief ride on the "do you want a job" express. Watch the Letterman "they're all lying" clip here:
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Arison will continue to serve as chairman of Carnival Corp.'s board of directors -- and remain the company's largest shareholder -- after businessman Arnold W. Donald takes over the position of CEO.
According to a press release from Carnival Corp., Donald, who has served with Arison on Carnival's board for the past 12 years, has held leadership roles within both publicly traded companies and private equity firms, as well as government appointments and not-for-profits. He also currently serves on Bank of America Corporation's board of directors.
"I have a first-hand appreciation of what it has taken to develop this highly successful business, an understanding for the dynamics and challenges we face, and a great deal of confidence in the company's management team and their ability to execute," Donald said in a statement.
Donald will continue with his duties on Carnival Corp.'s board of directors, but he will relinquish his committee roles.
During an earnings call with the board on Tuesday morning, Donald had this to say: "I'm personally honored and very enthused. ...Carnival has a strong team and excellent fundamentals of the business."
Howard Frank, vice chairman of Carnival Corp.'s board of directors, went on to note that the Carnival Cruises brand is likely to lose about 50 cents per share as a result of lower revenue yields, lost sailings and repairs, investment programs and higher marketing spend.
"This brand will come back stronger than ever," Frank said, adding that he believes the reintroduction of Carnival Triumph will be responsible for that. "It will be gradual, and it will take two or three years. It's disappointing to our company, but we believe the worst is over."
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Did you know that American quarter horses are named after their ability to run a quarter mile faster than other horses? They are really popular full-sized horses with heavy physiques and great athletic ability, disposition and versatility.
Because of their characteristics, these horses are popularly used for short distance racing. They were originally called "quarterpathers," then "colonial quarter of a mile running horses," (that's a mouthful!) and eventually "American Quarter horses."
The Quarter horse breed was founded in the early 17th century and is a combination of English and Chickasaw horses (imported horses that were descendants of Arabia and Barb). Native Americans of Southeastern United States were the first people to domesticate this breed.
In the 19th century, Spanish conquistadors used these horses as they went West. During this time the Quarter horse was crossed with other breeds such as Mustangs and other feral horses from the Comanche, Shoshoni and Nez Perce tribes.
This new Quarter horse breed was found to have "cow sense" - a natural instinct for working with cattle. This made them popular for horse racing and for working on cattle ranches. They were used for cutting cattle, roping, brush riding, and branding calves. Cowboys used them in rodeos too. (They still do!)
In addition to being fast and versatile, the American Quarter horse also has some notable physical and mental characteristics.
The Quarter horse has a small, short and refined head, a strong well-muscled body, broad chest and powerful hindquarters. If you've ever ridden one of these horses, you understand what that means! They are usually 14 to 16 hands high. The color of their coats varies and range from bay, black, brown, chestnut, palomino, dun, red dun, blue dun, blue roan, cremello, white to grey.
These horses are classified into 3 types: stock, halter and racing and hunter. Stock quarter horses are used for western pleasure shows. Halter quarter horses for halter competitions, and racing and hunter type horses are bred to sprint short distances.
A lot of riders also believe American Quarter horses are really smart and willing to work!
Today, there are more than 3 million Quarter horses registered in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) worldwide.
They are popular just as they have always been. In the United States, you will find them everywhere - in race tracks, ranches, show arenas, trails and backyards.
Do you love quarterhorses? Be sure to share your own pics of these gorgeous animals!


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(warning: tmi for some). I found out that my baby stopped growing at 6.5 weeks. Doc used the oral meds to force the miscarriage on Jan. 29. Two weeks later Feb 12 the miscarriage was completely over. I typically ovulated on track around CD16 which is the day after the miscarriage stopped. I KNOW I can't rely on my body being on track but if I'm using the CD count from day 1 of the miscarriage. I found creamy CM on Feb 19 (CD22). On Feb 21 I found a very lightly tinted red when I whipped (pee). The next morning I found a little bit of tinted creamy CM in my underwear. It was tinted a brownish color (like old blood). I've never had implantation bleeding with past pregnancies so I'm curious... could this be implantation bleeding... or in your experience has this been your cycle trying to be back on track? I understand that if I get no period, then I'll find out. Just excited & anxious to TTC! Thanks!
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Whistle Stop Chili
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An old-fashioned, velvety, and gently spiced chili.
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This is some kind of good chili! I've never used oats in any of my chilis, but this was really, really tasty! But be warned, this is very, very spicy! But I will fix this again. It hit the spot! Thnx for sharing your recipe, Sue. Made for My-3-Chefs 2009.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground chuck
- 14 1⁄2 ounces beef broth
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies, drained
- 1⁄4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄4 cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 30 ounces canned pinto beans, drained
- saltine crackers (optional)
- grated cheese (optional)
- hot pepper sauce (optional)
Directions See How It's Made
- In a large deep saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil. Add the beef and stir until well browned, breaking up any lumps.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, except beans, crackers, and cheese.
- When mixture comes to a boil, cover pan, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beans and cook for another 15 minutes or until beans are hot.
- Serve chili hot with crackers and garnished with shredded cheese, and hot sauce if you like spicier.


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I dont think that vmware have support for wifi inside guest
Hi everbody....i'm really2 noob in this OS...actually i'm try to use VMware workstation 6 with BT2 as guest OS....my problem is didnot detecting IPW3945 intel wireless card...i'm already follow all the instruction that given..but still cannot....if someone can teach step by step to doing right..i'm really appricated.....tq all
I dont think that vmware have support for wifi inside guest
Actually it does, at least under Windows which I am assuming you use as your host OS. I sadly can not provide you with a step-by-step tutorial for getting it to work, but google should be able to help you with this.I dont think that vmware have support for wifi inside guest
-Monkeys are like nature's humans.
im not sure but i think there is no loopthrough mechanism like in xen. so its just possible to use a bridge or tap interface in vmware not the wireless itself.
I may be wrong however I believe the only wifi that vmware or any other virtual machine will support is USB.
Thank bro....i'malready follow the instruction but still can....if u don't mind can give the link for my reference?...tq bro u all
PureH@te is right , VMware (Tested myself upto verison 6.0.2 anyway) does NOT support internal wifi cards or PCIMCA cards, USB only is the way to go..


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(Hong Kong, 15 November 2013)After two consecutive years been honoured with the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2012 and 2013 for its excellent service, Cosmo Hotel Hong Kongreaches a new height as it claimsanotherequally prestigious accolade – the Best of Expedia's VIP Access® Hotelsin 2013recently. This award arrives in a timely manner for the newly launched "Thoughtfully Yours" accommodation package designed to pamperguests with free4G Pocket City WiFi, 24-hour Flexi Stay and up to 35% discount on room rate.
"Being honoured by the world two most influential online travel sites simultaneously is the best testament to our commitment in delivering an all round excellent experience for our guests. While we stay focused on providing a comfortable resting environment for our guests, we constantly innovate our services to meet the ever-changing needs of both business and leisure travellers."Thoughtfully Yours" is one of a kind aimed to extend the comfort and convenience enjoyed by our guests within the hotel to the streets," said Ms. Anita Chan, General Manager of Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong.
Extended Comfort and ConvenienceWithin and BeyondThe Boundary
Promising its guests a stay beyond expectation, "Thoughtfully Yours"packageincludes all the travel essentials relished by anytravellerwho are either travelling for work or fun. Features includefree use of4G Pocket City WiFithat allows 24-hour incessant WiFi connection on the street; 24-hour Flexi Stayforguest
to have a say on their check-in time and a full 24-hour stayto explore the city to the fullest. Other rewarding perks include attractive 35% discount on room rate, free-flow of selected drinks every day from 5pm till 2am at the fashionable Nooch Bar and daily buffet breakfast for two.
This package is exclusively for Executive Room type booked via hotel official website www.cosmohotel.com.hk from November 2013 till March 2014. Advance booking of at least 30-day is required to enjoy all the above attractive offers.
The World's Most Celebrated Accolades – Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor andthe best of Expedia's VIP Access® Hotels
TripAdvisor is the world's largest and most popular travel site ascribed for its reliable travel reviews shared by millions of travellers from around the world. Certificate of Excellence celebrates hospitality excellence and is given only to hotels that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. Only 10% out of 400,000 listed accommodations worldwide receive this prestigious award.
Whilethe Best of Expedia's VIP Access® Hotels award, is only achieved by the top 20% out of nearly 1,500 hotels under Expedia.com global VIP Access collection based on the feedback of the elite members. Selected hotels represent the best of the best in the global hospitality industry, which have proven to excel in providing consistent and high quality service and superior accommodation experience for their elite members, as well as all the guests from around the world for the past year.
Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong had been honoured with the Best Elite Satisfaction Score in Asia Pacific by Expedia.com earlier on, recognising its service excellence regionally. "Our exceptional reputation is a result of each and every one of us believing and holding firmly to our service motto "Beyond Thoughtful. Anytime. Everywhere", we will continue to strive for excellence by being passionate in our endeavour to deliver quality service and continuous improvement in all aspects," said Ms. Chan.
4-star boutique Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is situated amid Wan Chai and Causeway Bay just opposite to Hong Kong Stadium and across the Happy Valley race course. Having a total of 142 room keys, this boutique hotel has a 100% in-door smoke-free policy. Rooms are sectioned into different room categories with a size ranging from 15 to 83 sq.m and all color coded into orange, yellow and green for free selection. Highlighting a voguish touch of design, the hotel also emphasizes on technology offering high speed Internet access and rental service of iPad with 4G connection. Free WiFi is available in all hotel public area. A mere 8-min walk from the hotel is subway Causeway Bay station and Time Square mega shopping mall, the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to destinations in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty, Central and Quarry Bay as well. Nooch Bar in hotel lobby presents award-wining cocktails and Breeze on 5/F has a corner for free self-serviced coffee.
Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is the recipient of Certificate of Excellence Year 2012 and 2013 by TripAdvisor and "Best of VIP Access" by Expedia.com. It is also managed by Dorsett Hospitality International and a member of Utell Hotels and Resorts.
About Dorsett Hospitality International
Dorsett Hospitality International (HKEx Stock Code 2266, is a spin-off from Far East Consortium Limited. With three brands under its umbrella ….the upscale and midscale Dorsett Hotels & Resorts and d.Collection comprising a range of charismatic boutique hotels; and the value-led Silka Hotels; the group currently owns and manages 19 hotels in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia; with six more opening within the next two years in China, Hong Kong and United Kingdom. For more information on Dorsett Hospitality International, visit: www.dorsett.com
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Celebrities Weigh In on 3rd Presidential Debate
With just two weeks until the 2012 Presidential Election, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney converged on Boca Raton, Florida for the third and final debate.
This time around Bob Schieffer handled the moderating duties, and both candidates did their best to win over as many undecided voters as possible with their foreign policy expertise.
And when the dust settled, some of our favorite famous folks took to their Twitter accounts to share their reactions.
"30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin declared, "Point goes to Mitt that China is a currency manipulator," while Elisabeth Hasselbeck questioned, "Is Obama moderating this #debate?"
Joy Behar was pleased to see her pick for President's style- "Obama is on the attack like the last debate, throwing Willard's words back in his face," however Dane Cook took a more humorous approach- "Romney loves talking about what he will do on "day 1." I bet on day 2 he's gonna play dance dance revolution."
And "Parks and Recreation" star Aziz Ansari quipped, "Hypothetical question, let's say Israel calls you up and they say 'we need all your hummus.' What's your move?' #BetterDebateQuestions."
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