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John Legend will return to Europe to embark on his biggest tour yet this September and October.
The 'Darkness and Light' tour will arrive in Europe for a 24-show jaunt of the continent, beginning in Glasgow on 8th September before coming to a close in Lisbon, Portugal on 14th October.
'Surefire' will follow the John's last single 'Love Me Now', with the official video being viewed over 88,000,000 times on YouTube.
Since the release of 'Darkness and Light', John Legend has co-executive produced and starred in the box office smash 'La La Land', which has gone on to win seven Golden Globe Awards and six Academy Awards, and performed the title track to the recent remake of 'Beauty and the Beast' with Ariana Grande.
8th September – Glasgow The SSE Hydro
9th September – Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
10th September – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
12th September – London O2 Arena
15th September – Leeds First Direct Arena
16th September – Manchester Arena
17th September – Liverpool Echo Arena
19th September – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
20th September – Birmingham Barclaycard Arena
22nd September – Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, Netherlands
23rd September – Luxembourg Rockhal, Luxembourg
24th September – Hamburg Mehr! Theater, Germany
26th September – Stockholm Ericsson Globe, Sweden
27th September – Oslo Spektrum, Norway
28th September – Copenhagen Royal Arena, Denmark
30th September – Berlin Columbiahalle, Germany
1st October – Munich Zenith, Germany
4th October – Paris AccorHotels Arena, France
5th October – Belgium Forest National, Brussels
8th October – Cologne Palladium, Germany
9th October – Frankfurt Jahrunderthalle, Germany
10th October – Zurich Samsung Hall, Switzerland
12th October – Barcelona Palau Saint Jordi, Spain
14th October – Lisbon MEO Arena, Portugal
Tickets are available from Live Nation for John's European Tour are available now.

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By Jason Reid
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, December 12, 2008
As rookie offensive lineman Chad Rinehart watched Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he had a pretty good idea that his role with the Washington Redskins might soon change. Starting tackles Chris Samuels and Jon Jansen had left the game because of injuries, and Rinehart, inactive in every game, readied himself to do more.
"It's kind of an unfortunate way to get an opportunity, but at the same time, you know you always have to be prepared for anything," said Rinehart, Washington's third-round pick in the this year's draft. "If this is the week, I feel like I'm ready to go."
With Samuels having suffered a season-ending upper-arm injury, Jansen not expected to play this Sunday because of knee damage and reserve center-tackle Justin Geisinger (knee) also out for the remainder of the season, the Redskins shuffled things along the offensive line this week in preparation for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. In addition to second-year tackle Stephon Heyer returning to the starting lineup in place of Samuels, journeyman Jason Fabini rejoined the first team at right tackle in practice. Washington plans to activate Rinehart for the first time and signed tackle Devin Clark and guards Will Montgomery and D'Anthony Batiste.
Reeling after an unexpectedly impressive start, the Redskins are trying to hold it together and win their last three games in an effort to remain in the NFC wild-card race, and a makeshift line must do its part to help spark a turnaround, offensive linemen said.
"No matter who's out there, we've just got to get it done," right guard Randy Thomas said. "We can't make excuses and we can't wait and hope it gets better, we can't worry about what's happened in the past, because we've just got to block 'em up when the play gets called and keep on going. You hate to lose your guys, yeah, but you know injuries are part of this game. You can't let that stop you."
The Redskins (7-6) will play their final three games -- at Cincinnati (1-11-1), home against Philadelphia (7-5-1) and at San Francisco (5-8) -- without Samuels, who must undergo surgery to repair a torn right triceps. The injury occurred while the five-time Pro Bowler, slowed for much of the season by a nagging knee injury that prompted him to sit out a victory over the Detroit Lions on Oct. 26, was pass blocking on the first play of the fourth quarter against Baltimore. An MRI exam on Monday revealed the extent of the tear.
In the first half at M&T Bank Stadium, Jansen experienced knee pain that Washington's medical staff has diagnosed as a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee. An ankle injury in the opener against Miami ended Jansen's 2007 season, and he missed the entire 2004 season because of a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Geisinger was injured after taking over for Samuels against the Ravens.
Although Jansen, the Redskins' longest-tenured player, has not been ruled out of Sunday's game, Washington has prepared to move forward with two new starting tackles against the Bengals. Fabini has been inactive in nine of 13 games, but the 11-year veteran played in every game last season and started 13 after Thomas missed most of the season with a triceps injury.
Heyer played in 12 games, starting five, as an undrafted rookie free agent from Maryland in 2007. He began this season as the starting right tackle after Jansen was demoted to the second-team because he often was ineffective in pass protection during the preseason, but Heyer suffered a shoulder injury early in the season and Jansen reclaimed the position. Heyer played for the first time in five games Sunday night.
The Redskins hope rookies Rinehart, who struggled in pass protection in the preseason, and Clark, an undrafted free agent the front office promoted from the practice squad, are capable of providing depth and competition at the position. "We have seen a lot of growth from both Chad and Devin since the start of the season," offensive line coach Joe Bugel said. "We always talked about the fact that everybody in the offensive line room has to have a starter's mentality. During the week, we try to provide them different reps at both the guard and tackle positions to get them ready."
Said Jansen: "It's a long year, and sooner or later, chances are you're going to get your shot. You better be ready to make the most of it, and they've done a great job preparing, so they'll do well."
The line has come under intense scrutiny for its struggles in pass protection during a 1-4 stretch in which quarterback Jason Campbell has been sacked and hit often. The Redskins rank 29th in the league in scoring, averaging only 16.8 points per game, and the line's performance has been a major factor in the lack of production on offense.
"We haven't been playing winless teams every week or teams that were in the bottom third in the league. We've been playing teams in the top third in the league," left guard Pete Kendall said. "Some of them haven't been close as far as the final score, but physically, the games have been competitively matched.
"They just haven't turned our way for one reason or another. Am I stunned to lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Ravens and the [New York] Giants? That's an awfully strong word to say. But it is disappointing that we've only found a way to win one of the last five? Obviously, it is."
Last in the NFC East, Washington trails Tampa Bay (9-4), Dallas (8-5), Atlanta (8-5) and Philadelphia for one of the conference's two wild-card berths. Obviously, the Redskins would rather not make their final playoff push with a patchwork offensive line and only unproven rookies in reserve, but that is their situation.
"You know this is something that you're probably going to have to deal with at some point during the year," center Casey Rabach said. "Would it be great if you could make it through the year with everybody being healthy? Sure, but that doesn't happen too often. That's why you count on everybody on your team, and when you bring young guys in, they're here for a reason."
Despite their age and injury concerns along the offensive line, the Redskins used their top three draft picks on wide receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly and pass-catching tight end Fred Davis, who have 18 receptions between them. With their first pick in the third round (No. 96 overall), the Redskins took Rinehart from Northern Iowa. He started at tackle in 37 of 40 games in his collegiate career and has worked at both tackle and guard with the Redskins.
After a rough experience in preseason games, Rinehart said he lost "my confidence a little. Just kind of lost some confidence getting beat. I wasn't very confident in my sets. I wasn't playing the way I should have been playing."
Coach Jim Zorn and Bugel hope that is behind Rinehart. "I think he has gained his confidence in knowing what our calls are and things like that," Zorn said. "But until you get into the fight, you just don't know. He's going to have to get into the fight for us to know and for him to know."
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When I first started this blog, there were many high expectations from fans and pundits alike. Needless to say, the results so far have been underwhelming. Like John McCain, Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Hagar, and others, I had a chance to seize the spotlight, but fell flat on my face.
I can at least take comfort in not being the least-prolific blogger on the internet. If this blog were A-Rod, then this anemic collection of posts by Thomas M. Peretti would be Cory Lidle. Sadly, his plane has taken a wide left turn and crashed into the building of irrelevance. My posts four have solidified my status as the superior blogger out of him and I, albeit a lackluster achievement.


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Spiritual Workshop Masterclass & Diploma
Spiritual Workshop Masterclass
A two day workshop that teaches you how to organise, manage and facilitate spiritual workshops, seminars and study groups.
Cost: £810 in full or
three payments of £270 or six payments of £135.
Includes: Residential Retreat (Sunday - Tuesday) full board, online training, assessment.
Excludes: Travel to and from the retreat.
Diploma: this workshop is an essential part of the Diploma Programme
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Do you want to run your own workshop programme, perhaps in the healing arts, or as a spiritual teacher? Perhaps you already run a study group or workshop programme and want to learn new techqiues for generating interest and managing group dynamics in this intense setting? If so, this Masterclass is for you and a step towards the Diploma in Spiritual Workshop Facilitation
The Masterclass is a two day workshop to teach and empower you to set up, run and facilitate your own profitable and effective workshops or retreats. The workshop will give you the knowledge and practical skills to create a workshop programme of your own, build lasting relationships with your students, and create a lucrative second income. It is also the first stage towards a recognised qualification - Diploma in Spiritual Workshop Facilitation - which can be achieved after further work and assessment.
Chrissie has been running successful spiritual development and angel workshops for more than 12 years and is a gifted facilitator, with a degree in Comparative Religion and post-graduate qualifications in spiritual development, teaching and facilitation.
Co-presenter Richard Haywood, is an experienced marketing consultant who has been working with small businesses and sole traders for more than 11 years. He will offer advice, guidance and step-by-step plans to teach you how to promote and advertise your workshops effectively. The Spiritual Workshop Masterclass is designed to help you learn and practice the key skills you need to be a successful workshop facilitator yourself, and to organise and run events effectively and profitably.
Who is it for?
Holistic practitioners, therapists, spiritual teachers, and those who want to develop their own teaching programmes, workshops, seminars or study groups. Also ideal for those who already run workshops or retreats but want to enhance their facilitation skills and learn new techniques for promotion and marketing.
What will you learn?
Over the course of the event you will learn:
- How to act as a group facilitator in a small group setting (ie workshops, seminars, study groups etc)
Understanding spiritual energies and how they can affect groups
Protecting yourself and others from negative energy
Interpersonal skills for working with individuals and small groups
Presentation and speaking skills with practice and review
Exercises you can use for developing rapport, creating the right atmosphere, bringing people together, dealing with blocks and fears, etc
Dealing with difficult situations and people
Step by step plans for creating your first group event (workshop or study group)
Planning and logistics for managing events
Promotion and marketing strategies for your events
Financial and legal considerations when creating workshops and other events
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Here are just a few comments from some of our students:
"I loved the workshop. I thought it was excellent and incredibly worthwhile. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone going on to facilitate workshops." - Laura Taylor
"...a very worthwhile workshop both in terms of how it was presented and content. I had an unexpected bonus at a personal level in my awareness of what's been holding me back." - Tanya Davis
"I loved the two days and would like to thank Chrissie, Richard and Maggie for sharing their knowledge and experience with us in such a professional and fun manner." - Nicola Golden
Certification and Accreditation
At the end of the event you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion – this is your first step towards attaining a Diploma in Spiritual Workshop Facilitation.
To complete the diploma you'll need to:
1. Have completed Chrissie's spiritual development home study course, Educating Heart & Soul, which will give you a thorough understanding of many aspects of spiritual development, faiths and beliefs. The course is a seven month programme, completed in your own time, with a final questionnaire. You can take the course at any time. For more information on the course click here.
2. Develop a workshop of your own, submitting details of the plan for the event, a summary of how it went and feedback from your students. This can be completed at any time after the masterclass.
3. Complete a final assessment. This is normally conducted online with Chrissie & Richard. Once these have been achieved, the Diploma will be issued, allowing you to run workshops accredited by Chrissie Astell and AngelLight.
Upcoming Masterclass:
St Katherines, Parmoor, Oxfordshire
Sunday October 8th to Tuesday October 11th 2017 (including two nights accommodation)
In Full: £810
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BlackRock Says Bond Yields to Rise as Global Growth Turns CornerBy
Optimism on global economy negative for bonds, Boa says
'Reflation story' requires investors rethink portfolios: Boa
BlackRock Inc., the world's largest money manager, expects global bond yields to rise in 2017 as improving economic growth worldwide spurs reflation.
Increases in consumer prices have picked up pace globally, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plans to boost infrastructure spending are fueling speculation more advances are in store. China's factory-gate inflation jumped to the highest since late 2011 at 3.3 percent in November. The global economy will likely expand 3.2 percent in 2017, up from 2.9 percent this year, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts.
Investors have become "far more constructive on the global macro economy," which is good for equities but negative for bond prices, according to Belinda Boa, head of active investments for Asia-Pacific for BlackRock at a briefing in Hong Kong. "We believe that the global economy is at a very big inflection point right now," she said.
Boa said that the "reflation story" is one of the most important themes for 2017 and will require investors to "re-think" portfolio positioning. The firm prefers stocks over fixed income and is cautious on government bonds. Within fixed income, BlackRock sees Asia as a bright spot as credit profiles are improving and default rates remain low.
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My husband and I live in Arizona during the winter months and live in Calgary the rest of the time. We typically bring our fifth wheel but this trip was unexpected. We are always so impressed with the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Idaho Falls we decided to stay in Chandler at the Courtyard, they did not disappoint. The Fairfield signed us up for the Marriott rewards program about a year ago and we use it when traveling back and forth during summer and winter migration from our home in Canada. We are now loyal Marriott members thanks to the Idaho Falls Fairfield Inn and now our friends at the Courtyard Chandler Arizona.
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50 Tasty Smirnoff Recipes - Style Estate -
Paint your martinis red & white for the holidays! This sweet Baileys™ cocktail has the perfect hint of peppermint and vodka. If you're hostessing this season, there's no doubt your dinner party guests will love it. Try our easy 3-step recipe and enjoy! 1. Shake 1.25oz Smirnoff® Peppermint Twist & 0.5oz Baileys™ Original Irish Cream over ice. 2. Strain into a chilled martini glass. 3. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a mini candy cane.
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this Tropical Storm Punch Cocktail. It's a delicious cocktail made with passion fruit rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and my secret ingredient!
Make your next summer picnic one to remember with the delicious Watermelon Smash. Just mix up 1.5 cups Smirnoff Watermelon, Crushed Watermelon or Watermelon Juice, 3 Cups Tonic. Serves 8.
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The above courtesy of Dictionary.com gives us the definition of Strategy. The relevant one for this post is #4:
a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result
I have been building a new position in $FFIV this week and found myself disappointed today with my strategy execution, putting the trade on backwards in terms of how I normally execute it. Must have been the Colorado mountain air, lol.
So, now what? I certainly had several options to choose from. Here are a few:
- Do nothing. Live with the 1/2 long position and manage it accordingly. Nothing wrong with doing this.
- Sell June puts to finish off the trade (usually what I do, but I normally do this as a first step). Best to do this on a RED day for the underlying.
- Sell June calls, thus making it a covered call trade. Best to do on a GREEN day for the underlying.
Making an adjustment to trade execution is not easy, especially when some of the trade is already on. After some consideration and review, I elected to go with selling the June 110 Calls for $2.78. Why this choice? Well the main rationale here is that I don't like selling puts on a RED day for the underlying. By selling the calls, this is what I get:
- Capped gain at 112.78 for the overall position through June expiration
- The $2.78 in premium collected gives me downside protection below my initial entry ($109) to 106.22
One additional thing to note here. I do have a trail stop on the long stock position so one scenario is that the stop is taken out and I am left with a short June 110 call. Other scenarios to consider:
- Stock can just go sideways and the premium decays on the short call
- Stock can move up and potentailly cause the underlying to be called away
- I can turn it into a Collar by using the premium collected to buy a downside June put
If you wonder what I am doing at times, hopefully this helps understand some of my thought processes.


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Here is an important tip: If anyone asks you to write your SSN or your credit card number on a check, tell them NO!
If they insist, then you do not want to give them personal checks.
Does anyone use checks anymore for anything but paying utility bills? Geez even doctors take plastic for co-pays.


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Bridlington Town Mayor - Councillor Cyril Marsburg
The Mayor of Bridlington is Councillor Cyril Marsburg.
His Mayoress is Councillor Jackie Foster.
The Mayor's chosen charities will be to support Dementia and Alzheimers
in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The Deputy Mayor of Bridlington is Councillor Colin Croft.
His Deputy Mayoress is his wife, Councillor Bridie Croft.
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The Sensei is Always Right
A quick update to the previous...
The Artist doesn't have a date. (Of course I assumed that because of Paranoid Self.)
He was being cagy because he had with him Mr. Turner, who I haven't seen in over a year, whose copy of Rimbaud's A Season In Hell has moved with me twice, waiting for him to return. The Artist just wanted it to be a surprise.
And he did. And I'm so happy I don't even care that I have to work, because I have my Mr. Turner back again.
This is the best of all possible surprises. Oh, and I got my CD burner. That's pretty cool too, so I'm probably going to be in mix-making land for a while now. Once I get off work, that is.
So many beloved ones coming back into my life...the Doctor, the Artist, Mr. Turner. Maybe now we can find Magus.
Currently reading: nothing, because in the flutter over my surprise I left all reading material at home. Will probably spend most of the night at work on Velcrometer, and reading Special Sauce's blog, since she was my very first leaver of comments, and loves Tomato Nation too, which I want to be updated like a selfish child, even though I know that Sars is busy and I can't have a new Girl's Bike Club every week like I want. I am one spoiled American.
Oh well, time to pay the bills.


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Vichy Normaderm Micellar Water for Imperfection Prone and Sensitive Skin – £10.50
Oh the world of micellar waters! A solution that this time last year I pretty much had no idea what they were and now I feel like I can't live without them! To break me away from using face wipes the skincare devil I branched into the world of micellar waters. The first one I got was the Darphin Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water and this is still hands down my favourite. The price tag makes me weep which is why ever since I finished the bottle I have been on the hunt for a cheaper alternative (and as you can see by this post I am still hunting :P). The second micellar water I tried was Bioderma which shock horror I can't stand! I do love their ever so cute teeny tiny bottles for travelling but that's about it! The next one I tried (and my second fav) is the Nuxe Micellar Cleansing water with Roses and Green Tea. Why haven't I rushed out to re-buy this I hear you cry? Because I can't blooming find it! The only one I can find is with Rose Petals which I have tried in the toner version and the smell is sadly too much for me. This then neatly leads me on to my most recent attempt with the Caudalie Cleansing Water which I finished at the weekend. This micellar water was okay but I found it left my skin feeling unclean and traces of makeup were still visibly present. The hunt continues as I am still determined to find a cheaper alternative so I turned my gaze to Boots to see what they had to offer.
When searching on the Boots website the only micellar water that appears in the Vichy Normaderm Micellar Water. Sitting at £10.50 it is the cheapest micellar water that I have tried to date (though Bioderma possibly works out cheaper depending where you get it from). The first thing that struck me about this cleanser is that it does have a slightly odd smell. I can't quite work out exactly what it is or why I don't like it it just seems a bit odd. Once you get past the smell however this is a darn good cleanser! I wouldn't necessarily pin it down as my favourite micellar water to date but for a more penny pinching alternative this one ticks all the boxes.
Now I've given my fair share of micellar waters a run for their money which one am I itching to stock pile? The Darphin one hands down! In fact…I really should continue my search to see where I can buy it cheaper in bulk…… ;)


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Dig it: One new building means major upgrade for two Cayce schools
It's rare that two principals get to break ground on the same new school at the same time, but Mary Lance Garrison and Vicki Traufler did just that Monday evening in Cayce with shovels in their hands and smiles on their faces.
Monday's ceremonial groundbreaking was a milestone for Lexington School District Two.
In 2014, district voters approved a $225 million bond referendum to pay for several new facilities and renovations across the school district. After land was purchased and faculty and staff were consulted on the design, a construction firm selected and now the first facility to be funded by the referendum is under construction.
When the doors open for the first time in the fall of 2017, the new school will be a combined campus, housing students from Taylor Elementary School and the Davis Early Childhood Center for Technology (ECCT). The project means replacing two aging schools with one state-of-the-art facility adjacent to the Busbee Creative Arts Academy on Bulldog Boulevard.
"We are very excited for our students and families," said Traufler, principal of Davis ECCT.
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"We're stepping forward," added Garrison, Taylor Elementary's principal.
The school is projected to house 1,200 students, with grades 3 through 5 on the second floor and students in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 on the lower level.
Garrison said the faculty and staff at both Taylor Elementary and Davis ECCT had significant input into the design of the new building. "All the questions we asked, it was all about the kids," she said.
Davis ECCT already is using portable classrooms because the school ran out of room when additional classes were added.
Garrison said Taylor Elementary likely would have had to start using portable classrooms in a year or two, but now that will be avoided thanks to the new building.
With the new school, Davis ECCT will be able to expand its full-day, 4-year-old kindergarten program and give more students a strong educational foundation, Traufler added.
A career and technical studies center for students at Brookland-Cayce High School and Airport High School also will be built at the Busbee Creative Arts Academy site.
All of this is possible because the community supported Lexington Two by approving the bond referendum, District Superintendent Bill James said.
School board members still are finalizing details for a second new school to be built, this one in West Columbia. The district originally had planned to combine three schools – Pineview Elementary, Saluda River Academy for the Arts (SRAA) and B-C Grammar – but concerns about the number of children and additional traffic on Sunset Boulevard scrapped those plans.
Architects now are drawing up plans for a smaller West Columbia school to house students in grades 3 through 5. There also will be facility upgrades at SRAA and at Pineview, which then will house only students in kindergarten through second grade.
Funds from the bond referendum also are being used to pay for new technology districtwide.


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As a former active member of Calloway County Future Farmers of American, "I believe in the future of farming (agriculture) with a faith born not of words but deeds."
As a farm owner, I realize the vital importance of the agricultural industry to our community, our Commonwealth and indeed our Nation. Farming is the backbone of district and our society. I will do all that I can, as your State Representative, to be one of the strongest advocates, proponents and supporter of the family farmer in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
I believe we have one of the very best ever Commissioners of Agriculture in Kentucky in Commissioner Jamie Comer. He actually understands the vital role agriculture and farming plays in the overall economic health of the Commonwealth. I look forward to working with Commissioner Comer and the Department of Agriculture and will support any legislation that seeks to create a more prosperous business climate to move our agricultural economy forward.
I support any legislation that will open new markets for our agricultural products and at the same time push back against Washington D.C.'s disastrous interference in our farm communities.
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The room is in an apartment in the middle of Soho. It is near to pretty much anywhere central. It boasts a comfy bed, unbeatable location, great local transport and local shopping. My place is good for couples, solo trips, and business travellers.
This is a bright and clean private room in the middle of Soho. Incredible Location on Brewer Street minutes to Chinatown, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Carnaby Street and Piccadilly Circus!
The apartment has a shared kitchen and bathroom. I rent out the 2 other rooms to a maximum of 2 guests per room and clean the shared areas daily. This makes for an affordable way to stay in such an amazing central location.
- Good Quality Finish & Specification
- King Size Bed 160 cm x 200 cm
- Large Wardrobe
- Cotton Bed Sheets/Linen & Towels
- Iron, Hair dryer, Ironing Board
- Fan During The Summer Months
- Wi-Fi Connection
- Professionally Managed
- 24 Hour Access Available
This is a busy neighbourhood in Central Soho, if some noise disturbance will bother you please do not book. This is for people who want to stay in the Heart of town next to Piccadilly Circus with Soho's famous Bars and Restaurants all around.
The Kitchen (shared with another 2 bedrooms)
- Fridge Freezer (Large)
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine / Tumble Dryer Machine (Detergent Supplied)
- Oven & Grill
- Convection Hob / Stove / Hot Plate
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Iron & Ironing board
- Cleaning products
The Bathroom (Shared With Another 2 Bedrooms)
- Electric Good Pressure
- Glass Shower Surround
- Huge Vanity Mirror
- Towels Supplied
I aim to meet guests to check them in and explain everything whenever I can if not I am available on the phone anytime. I am happy to recommend things to do and places to go nearby + my housekeeper is in the area everyday if needed.
- Second Floor with no elevator.
- The Kitchen & Bathroom are cleaned daily but I ask guests to be mindful of others and leave shared areas as they'd expect to find them.
- The apartment is located in the centre of Soho an area notorious for having fun after hours so there will be some noise.
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My names Dan - I mainly work across the arts and have a keen interest in music.
I am currently offering 2 apartments to rent in Soho. The apartment is listed by rooms, as this then offers more options for different types of travellers/guests.
I hope to meet you soon! Enjoy London!


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I have things up and running the way I want them but now that i'm starting to add more content, I was hoping to be able to change a few things to make it easier to navigate.
http://www.diminishedresponsibility.com >under "Journal" in the top left main menu.
What I would like to achieve is two things:
1) To remove the link under each post pointing to a category.
2) To put in a calendar as a Postnuke side-block linking to archived posts
I really only post in a personal journal format and have no need of multiple categories. The other problem with this is that when you click on "personal", it pulls up every post in that category (my only one) and throws my Postwrap edges off, resulting in a scrollbar. I only want 5-6 posts to show at any one time to keep things within my central Postnuke block and this stays clearly defined through WP's options until you click on the category link.
On the other hand, if I only put up 5-6 posts in the central block and i've removed the WP sidebars and calendar, there is no way to access older posts for those people that might have missed it or feel like digging through the past.
So> Is it possible to remove the category links under each post and just simply put my nickname and the time it was posted?
And> Is it possible to call up the WP calendar or links to previous posts in a user-defined calendar either through PHP or HTML within a Postnuke side-block?
I don't expect anyone to write it for me or anything but if you could point me in the right direction as to what .css or .php file within WP I could edit, it would be greatly appreciated. Likewise, if anybody has any experience porting WP through Postnuke/Postwrap, i'd love to see (or read) how you did it.
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|Indigo Bunting - click here for song.
Edited in Photoshop Lightroom 4.1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Sigma 70-200mm
F-stop: 7.1
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Exposure time: 1/400sec.
Subject was located somewhere in a corn field; I focused on the distinct song until I was able to locate it.
It was a surprise find because I was shooting a nearby Osprey nest.
Tip: when you're out taking photos, listen to the sounds around you. You might discover something special!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Singing the Blues
19 comments:
- TexWisGirl said...
you lucky duck! i'd love to see one of these in person!
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 1:18:00 PM EDT
- Beth said...
What a beautiful bird. Good shot!
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
- Val said...
I've had a couple around but have been unable to capture a shot of him. :( He is a pretty one.
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 2:14:00 PM EDT
- Hilary said...
I've never seen one so far and would surely love to. I'm not at all surprised that you managed this wonderful photo. What a beauty.
I'm glad that Flickr seems to be working for you.
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 3:09:00 PM EDT
- Sharon M said...
Envy!! What a beautiful bird!
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 4:04:00 PM EDT
- Stephen Hayes said...
I've been considering writing a post asking readers to identify the most vivid shade of blue they've ever seen. This indigo bunting certainly fits the bill.
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 4:34:00 PM EDT
- Linda said...
I am green with envy...green, green green! I would love to see one in person...and if I managed to capture it with the camera, I would be over the moon! This is just gorgeous!
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 4:37:00 PM EDT
- Buttons said...
Oh I have the same comment as Tex. Awesome. B
- Friday, August 17, 2012 at 6:07:00 PM EDT
- Bob Bushell said...
Absolutely splendid.
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 3:54:00 AM EDT
- Crafty Gardener said...
Lovely photo of a lovely bird. Only once have we seen one passing through our garden.
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 7:41:00 AM EDT
- Amish Stories said...
A warm greetings Canada from the Amish community of Lebanon,pa. Richard
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 9:33:00 AM EDT
- Les fous du cap said...
Hi !
Beautiful blue bird ;-)
Céline & Philippe
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 3:59:00 PM EDT
- Linda said...
So beautiful among the soft textured straw...It is a captivating blue bunting and image Daniel!!
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 8:43:00 PM EDT
- Roban said...
You captured the beauty of this bird. And thanks for adding the link to its song. I've never heard it before. It's so peaceful.
- Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 8:42:00 AM EDT
- Lori said...
Wow, he is so beautiful and such a awesome capture!
Than ks so much for sharing with Foto Friday,
- Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 1:40:00 PM EDT
- Michelle said...
Wow! Not only is this a beautiful bird, but this is a truly perfect shot. Well done.
- Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 9:00:00 PM EDT
- Terri Buster said...
Great shot- what a gorgeous bird!
- Monday, August 20, 2012 at 5:15:00 AM EDT
- Zosia said...
Beautiful BLUEs :-)
- Monday, August 20, 2012 at 6:38:00 AM EDT
- Madge Bloom said...
SO beautiful, I've never seen one before... Thank you for sharing on WTS#44!
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Dubai hosts a large expat accommodation. From free standing villas to duplexes and shared apartments, expats find an array of options for renting in Dubai. But arranging a property rental in Dubai can be cumbersome and tiring. In wake of soaring Dubai rentals and imperfect information of part of expats, many would want to consider locating to nearby emirates of Sharjah or Abu Dhabi where ample home accommodation is available at lower costs.
Expats consider a number of factors while renting in Dubai. Rent, commute to office, availability of shops and commercial facilities, environment and noise, utilities and maintenance, car parking, sharing basis (if any) and others. With these in mind, let us give a short, handy and ultimate guide to renting in Dubai.
Where to Begin?
The easiest way is to approach a real estate agent. By letting an agent registered with Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), you can fairly reduce your losses related to imperfect information, and can leverage all paper and legal work to the agency.
Another way is to check out one of the several online classifieds where you can find listings like Dubai renting homes, property rental Dubai, Dubai rentals, and Renting homes Dubai, Renting office in Dubai and even car rentals in Dubai. The last way is to just drive through one of the many residential lanes and carry a look out for 'To Let' signs.
Leasing and Legal Issues
A major prerequisite for renting in Dubai is a valid residence visa. This may be provided by your employer or obtained once you have established a registered business concern in the Emirates. The landlord might also require a copy of your income and passport while signing up the lease. In most cases, a year's contract is made, with some landlords wanting the entire year's rent upfront. In case paying the full year rent is not possible, post-dated checks are handed over. Be sure of the maintenance, utility and other charges of your Dubai rental, as these are often not covered in your tenancy agreement and you will have to pay them separately. Make sure that all rental checks are named to the registered owner.
While drawing a contract, get an eye over the dues of water and electricity. This could be the receipts from DEWA, the Dubai Electric and Water Authority.
Once DEWA charges are cleared, the next few things the tenant expat should consider are chiller fees (for those who live in apartments), TV, internet and landline charges (most usually collected by DU or Etisalat), and gas supply charges (collected variably by each building or housing).
Finding the Right Dubai Rental Area
Depending on your needs and budget, Dubai rentals can vary from between 30k AED to 340k AED. The Arabian ranches, hosting 2 bed townhouses to 6 bed Hattan villas, are extremely popular with families. Marina is the next favorite, although it is a bit noisy and varies extensively in quality from tower to tower. Marina projects made by one of Trident, Emaar or Cayan builders are however most neatly kept.
Another top family hotspot in Dubai is Palm. Larger in size, Palm's houses comes in all sizes and shades, both furnished and unfurnished.
For those looking for low (but quality) Dubai rentals, Downtown and Tecom are some of the better options. All big towers of Sheikh Zayed and area around Dubai Mall lie in this place. DIFC is also just minutes away.
Other most sought places lie in Al-Barsha, Diera, Greens, Jumeirah/Umm Sequim, Mirdiff and JBR. All these settlements are traditional living accommodations and come in really nice rentals for expats.
Moving into a new place is not always easy. But a proper homework and a little know-how about expats can reduce your gamble in your favor. It is fairly common for expats to search for more and more information about Dubai rentals before they make a decision. In all cases, it is vital to establish your own knowledge about the accommodation so that you claim all benefits and liabilities of living without much blame.


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ISpy, My Spy!
One of 2nd grades pages made into an interactive game. Find and click on the items in the riddle.
A take on the popular ISpy series by author Jean Marcello and illustrator Walter Wick. Second grade's crafted their own riddles and used a publishing software to produce a collaborative book.
Mrs. D. Johnson's class book
Mrs. Mitchell's class book
Mrs. Bader's class book
Mrs. J. Johnson's class book
Free Coding!
We are getting even more adventurous in our projects. We picked a scene, chose our objects and let our imagination guide us. Some of these projects require you to click around, others may need you to type a letter or two to see the action. Second grade hopes you enjoy their creations!
Coding and Creating our own airport!
As we get more confident, we are experimenting with the code we now understand. We made our own airports and some are a little crazy-the runways actually can fly too! Other's worried about the safety of the pilot and the passengers, so they coded collision detection to warn the pilots.
To see more airports, go to the Student's Airport Display Board
Bubble Games
Second Grade continues to learn coding with this second challenge-Making objects interactive. What happens when you click on a bubble, it all depends on how you code it!
Many great Bubble Games were created! Here is just one of the games!
This game is cleverly coded: The game starts when you click on the Red Bubble which will make all the other bubbles appear and the Red Bubble disappear. You will notice each color bubble makes there own special sound and hide when you click it. If you click the Pink Bubble, it gives you bonus Red Bubble and if you click this Red Bubble, all the bubbles you previously popped will reappear again!
To see more of the games click here for the Student's Bubble Display Board
Algorithms and Coding
We are working on coding algorithms with proper sequences and precise instructions. We did this to create our aquariums. If you don't see a fish swimming, click on it! Some of our fish have been coded to only swim when a user clicks it!
Small Sample of 2nd Grade's Dot. Here how they made their mark!


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Are you looking for GED testing locations in Medina WI? The General Education Development (GED) test is only offered in pencil and paper format. Typically in order to take the GED exam the test taker must be at least 17 years old. The GED examination cost in the state of Wisconsin varies from $40-$90.
The General Education Development test covers five tests: language arts (reading), language arts (writing), mathematics, science and social studies. Each part of the test awards a score between 200 and 800. Most states require students to obtain a score of 410 on each of the five sections and an overall average of 450 for the GED test to pass.
Many GED testing sites in Medina WI are offered at:
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Pathfinding A* pathfind - shortcuts in gridbased-paths?
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AStar: https://pastebin.com/EVGazFtU
A few things I've done to optimize the search:
1. Rather than a dictionary to keep track of scores and parents, I use a 2d array of objects that are mapped to the grid i.e. [x,y] represents grid point (x,y). Objects have F,G,H and Parent fields, these fields are reset to default values during each search.
2. Cheap weighted heuristic
3. Orthogonal neighbors (searching 4 neighbors rather than 8)
Paths don't have to be beautiful because the point reduction smooths them out quite nice.
In Path.cs you can see the two functions to reduce points, Incremental and Stretch. Stretch is much faster because it has the potential to reduce points all the way to the end right off the bat or early on thus reducing calls to the LineOfSight function, but it isn't so reliable around small areas/corners. The incremental function is reliable but it calls to the LineOfSight function for each and every point along the path, this causes the path reduction to be just about as slow as calculating the path itself.
Line of Sight is determined by getting all points between 2 points and checking that they are all flagged as Walkable.
My grid is dynamic and roughly 250x250. I tried out Theta* and JPS, both were slower than my current A*. I'm trying to avoid using a navmesh or worker thread, I suppose mostly just looking for ideas to tighten up my code
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When my program was generating navigation meshes for my geometry, and the extent is 5000x5000 (m), with a cell size of 5.0 meters, it has to generate 250,000 cells, which makes my computer halt, the target object is a truck, which has a radius of about 20 meters, should I give the cell size a value of 20, because I don't really want to use this navigation mesh on one type of vehicle only. I want to use it for vehicles like cars, which has only about 5 meters in radius... the generation speed is a problem while the memory consumption is another.
Any ideas how to improve this?
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3D Rigger Mixamo Is Making Some Changes
Originally founded in 2008, Mixamo has been a go-to source for 3D animation and rigging for nearly a decade. On August 28th, 2013, Mixamo launched a platform called Face Plus. It was designed to allow developers or animators turn facial expressions recorded with even a webcam into top-notch 3D animation. This is not unlike what Holotech Studios' "FaceRig" does for streamers and video creators as well.
Back this past May 2017, Adobe (publishers of the Mixamo platform since 2015) announced the end of an era. Mixamo's Face Plus will be removed on August 22nd, 2017, as well as several other free features.
According to the Adobe post on the Mixamo website, they lay out what is changing and what is staying the same.
Set out as bullet points in the post, they seem to be cleaning house on the "free" features. But, they are keeping a small handful of their main key points, such as:
Select and use characters from Mixamo's Character Collection
Upload 3D characters to get them ready to animate using the Auto-Rigger
Apply animations to characters
Download as an .fbx or .dae
Noticeably, the list that's getting 86'ed includes major tools and the ability to save assets from their site:
The ability to save and retrieve assets in "My Assets".
The Face Plus facial animation plugin
The Decimator polygon reduction tool
The ability to download Control-rig scripts
Download types for .bvh and .biped that streamline integration with 3rd party applications
Mixamo forums will close and all help articles will be moved to Adobe's HelpX
Don't Worry! There's still time!
They're allowing people to still download the tools and plug-ins until August 22nd, as well as utilizing their easy-to-download features of saving Assets directly. Those that use Mixamo, utilize Face Plus, or even just do animation are highly encouraged to take advantage and download the tools for the next week.
To download, sign into your (free) Adobe account at the Mixamo website and start downloading. Developers have only one week left to grab as much as they can. For a complete FAQ and how-to for the Mixamo massacre, check out the Adobe post from their Customer Care Team.
UPDATE (8/15/17): Adobe would like to stress that Mixamo, itself, is not going anywhere, just the Face Plus features, the tools mentioned above, and a couple other features to make the platform more "streamlined and a little modernized". Once the dust is cleared next week from the changes, I'll reach out to Adobe from a more guided tour of the new set-up. Additionally, I have changed the title of this article to reflect the clarification. Apologies for the inconvenience to those that have already read the article.
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In a game like stronghold with many workers going back and forth from a workplace to a dropoff-point for example, would I store the path and then use it backwards to not have to redo pathfinding all the time? If the moving units in the city doesnt block movement, very often I could just reuse the old path. Only if i run into a wall (if the player constructs a new building in the path of the old workers) will I recalculate the path.
Workers in old age of empires for example, do they pathfind every time they go back to drop off gold in the storage?
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Bangalore, Mar 7 (UNI) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karantaka, today urged the state government to constitute an Urban Water Regulatory Authority to oversee the fairness in pricing, distribution and supply of water to the public.
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The memorandum also urged the state government to come out with a Public Private Participation (PPP) model in Water Supply Management.
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This week marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination in voting and has been instrumental in ensuring that citizens' rights are protected from nefarious election laws.
In Tennessee and other states, we have seen laws enacted that have the potential to undermine this vital protection. An estimated 11 percent of the population do not have the type of identification required.
Especially impacted are the elderly, people with disabilities, low-income voters and young people.
These new voting laws and requirements are unnecessary and costly. Numerous studies have found that voting irregularities are rare.
Almost none are the kind that could be prevented by photo identification, and putting new voting laws and requirements in place is expensive.
As of January 2012, voters in Tennessee must present a government-issued photo ID at the polling place. Citizens who do not have such an ID must go to a full-service driver's license center to obtain one. However, only 42 of Tennessee's 95 counties have such a center.
The League of Women Voters of Tennessee opposed the photo ID legislation but, as of now, the law is in effect.
We urge everyone to visit Vote411.org for election information and to share it with family and friends so that all can vote in November.
The right of citizens to vote is vital to our democratic republic, and this election is important.
We are voting not only for the office of president but for education, health care and the future of our community.
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Constructed by Cobra Industries, a line of motorhomes wearing the Newport brand name was first produced during the 1988 model year. Newport by Cobra motorhomes were Class A products spanning from 24 to 36 feet in length catered to long-term vacationers. Newport by Cobra concluded production after the 1992 model year.


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Our goal at Dental Care Solutions in Hornsby is to prevent you from losing your teeth. Dr. Rabeeh wants to make sure that you have the best oral health possible.
Whether it is to prevent future dental problems, or if it is necessary to aid in the treatment of other dental problems, Dr. Rabeeh will only perform tooth extractions when they are absolutely necessary to aid your overall dental health.
Dr. Rabeeh will carry out tooth extractions for people whose teeth have been extensively damaged from decay or trauma. However, if you do have a tooth that needs to be extracted, it is a good idea to have the tooth replaced because of the problems a missing tooth causes.
A missing tooth can cause the rest of your teeth to drift out of place, as well as make you self-conscious or embarrassed about the way your smile looks. Prior to having a tooth extraction, Dr. Rabeeh will review your dental history and suggest any other alternative treatments that may be performed.
X-rays will also be taken of your mouth to determine what additional dental problems may exist or may be caused from the tooth extraction. Dr. Rabeeh informs all her patients about the procedure they are having. If you have questions or concerns about your tooth extraction, be sure to ask Dr. Rabeeh about them. You should be comfortable about your tooth extraction and well informed about alternatives. Dr. Rabeeh will help you with all your dental concerns.
It is best to have assistance from someone who will drive you to Dr. Rabeeh's office as well as drive you home after the tooth extraction.
Wisdom teeth
Over thousands of years, the many changes in human diet have made it no longer necessary to have a third set of molars, commonly named wisdom teeth, to crush foods. These changes bring physical modification that slowly progress. As the jaws get shorter, there is no more room for the wisdom teeth to erupt. While many people have 4 wisdom teeth, we often find people who have one, two or three or sometimes even none of them.
Wisdom teeth usually appear in the mouth in the late teens or early twenties. If their growth is normal, you will not have to worry about them, but often because of the lack of space, they are inclined or stuck underneath the gum. This is called an impacted tooth and needs to be removed.
What can occur if the impacted wisdom tooth is not removed?
An impacted wisdom tooth that gets infected can cause excruciating pain. Antibiotics will have to be prescribed and taken before proceeding with the extraction. Sometimes, a cyst can form around the impacted tooth destroying bone around it; the destruction can be massive and cause serious problems if not detected in time. Also, wisdom teeth decay easily because they are located very far in the back of the mouth. This makes them hard to reach and difficult to clean.
Why is it preferable to remove wisdom teeth in the mid teens?
A young and healthy body will allow the bone to grow faster at the extraction site.
Since the eruption of the tooth is not completed, the roots are still short and give more space for the dentist to work around them. There is also less chance of damaging the dental nerve which is located just below the roots. If this occurs, the lip could stay temporarily or permanently numb.
All these advantages lead to one true fact: The earlier, the better, with less pain and quicker healing.


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My soon to be husband and I will be going to Italy in October for our honeymoon. Our last stop on the trip will be in Rome where we will spend 3 days.
Could someone please recommend some restaurants to us that we shouldn't miss?
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I'd suggest you add where you will be staying - at least what part of the city - and a price point. There are 100's of choices, I'm sure there will be some not too far from your hotel that you can take a leirsurely stroll to. No need to take a taxi, just enjoy your neighborhood!
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I agree with suec1 that, since Rome is a huge city with thousands of restaurants, it makes sense to know in which area you plan to stay.
I would, however, like to share with you the name of a small restaurant where we had a very nice dinner last year September. It is only three blocks away from the Trevi fountains in a little alley. It is not a grand restaurant though. The menu is simple but very tasteful and the atmosphere is great. We enjoyed it very much. To my surprise I noticed that they now have a website in English for whatever that is worth: www.piccoloarancio.it
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We are staying near the city center in Rome. Preferably we would like to spend no more than 60 euros per person.
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If you have a tablet or smart phone, I highly recommend two apps I have purchased for my upcoming trip:
I am glad I have both, but I will note I especially like how Katie Parla's has a convenient sort-by-location-and-cost feature.
buon appetito!
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andreah do you mean down by Termini?
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I will second the recommendation to use Elizabeth Minchilli's EatRome App and Katie Parla's Rome for Foodies App. I have used both extensively on several trips to Rome in the past 2 years and have not been disappointed.
Although you mention you will be in the city center, if you know the specific neighborhood that would be helpful for recommendations. For instance will you be closer to Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navonna, The Spanish Steps, or Termini (train station). Although the neighborhoods are relatively close, you may prefer to select restaurants that will be closest to your accommodations for ease of walking to/from rather than using public transit or taxis.
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>>We are staying near the city center in Rome.<<
That is pretty nebulous. It is a vast city - do you know the name of the neighborhood where you are staying?
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Hi, regardless were you stay, you will surely spend some time in the center of Rome, so here are some of my pics, starting from piazza del Popolo:
- Via di Ripetta, from piazza del popolo, on the right, many nice restaurants and pizzerie (Pizza Re is has very good pizza, Naples' style - ie thicker than the roman one). Restaurant Ad Hoc is also a good choice (http://www.ristoranteadhoc.com/)
- Walking down via Ripetta, you'll get to p.zza augusto imperatore. There the restaurant "Gusto" is popular with Romans (on the square you'll find the Pizzeria, the restaurant entrance is on the opposite side)
- Crossing p.zza Augusto imperatore, you will find Via della Scrofa. Here the restaurant Alfredo (http://www.alfredoallascrofa.com/it/) claims to be the one who has invented Fettuccine Alfredo (but many other restaurants claim the same...). Btw, an Italian would never order "fettuccine Alfredo"...
- Not too far from Via della Scrofa, 20 meters from Piazza Santa Maria in Lucina, restaurant Matricianella (http://www.matricianella.it/) offers excellent traditional Roman dishes. It also features an impressively large wine list. It's one of my favorites. Reservation is a must.
- In small street close to Via della Scrofa, restaurant "Il bacaro" (http://www.ilbacaroroma.com/) proposes innovative Italian cuisine, in a very romantic setting. Few tables, better to reserve
- In the lovely piazza Sant'ignazio, restaurant Le cave di S. Ignazio offers roman and Italian dishes (average): more than for the food, you should go there to eat outside in the fantastic setting of the baroque square
- a little ahead, Piazza di Pietra, in front of the impressive remains of Jupiter's temple, Osteria dell'Ingegno (tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187791-d1…) offers innovative Italia Cuisine. Popular with locals
- My latest discovery: restaurant Ditirambo (http://www.ristoranteditiramboroma.it/), close to Piazza Campo de Fiori. I'm eating there the day after tomorrow...
You may also have a try at Roman Jewish cuisine, some restaurants addresses are in my post "the most charming fountain of Rome" in my travel blog www.delightfullyitaly.com.
Hope it helps.
Buon Appetito!
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I have eaten at Matricianella without a reservation.
Ditriambo has been discussed here for years.
Some longtime posters do not like it.
I like Buca di Ripetta.
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It's not a restaurant, however....I love to get a hot, oily piece of fresh focaccia wrapped in paper at the Forno Campo de Fiori, so delicious and fun on a brisk fall night The line can sometimes be long but it moves quickly and worth the wait!
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Last week. we discovered Da Francesco,just west off Piazza Navonna, as I wanted to watch while my pizza baked in a real wood fired oven.
It was fantastic and if you come before 7:30, no reservation was needed. Liked it and staff so much, we went back for a last night dinner http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDoQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.ca%2FRestaurant_Review-g187791-d983620-Reviews-Da_Francesco-Rome_Lazio.html&ei=wIZFUu_SCoXFrQGSp4GgCQ&usg=AFQjCNEJOA9Wb_MJuq8JXSu4Mb1GgK2o7w&sig2=7dCajqswp9qUISf7IjOMJA&bvm=bv.53217764,d.aWM
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We just returned from Venice, Umbria and Rome. We didn't use any recommendations. We wandered around and made sure restaurants were almost full. We read the menu and looked at customers' plates and made our choices.
While some meals were better than others, most were at least good and none were bad. We were in Italy, after all.
We were in Trastevere one evening walking around and picked a place based on the above. Very good choice.
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Cul de Sac off of Piazza Navona. The food was so amazing, I ate here 3 times. No reservation needed, they have a number system. Also (which was important to me, being solo) they will serve half portions of many dishes.
I agree that Forno was amazing - I grabbed some delicious pizza here.
La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali very close to the colosseum - I had the cacio e pepe and it was delicious!
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