text: Has any one been to the SD bay wine and food festival? I love the SB county vitners spring and fall festivals also the SLO fall barrel fest. sorry I missed this years. Anyway I have never gone to the SD one. It seems that it is very commericalized (Yes I know that the ones I went to are commerical as well, but you know what I mean) Also what about the crowds? Are people just chugging wine to be chugging wine and getting fall down drunk? or is it a little more mellow. No PB labor day beach crowds, I hope.


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Montreal was Under Pressure this weekend as graffiti artists from around the world claimed the main stretch of Sainte-Catherine Street to paint their towering canvases of brick and cement. Dozens of buildings gained a new look for the long-running festival's eighteenth edition, from murals of whacked out cows and ice cream genies to crew tags in icy blues and fiery oranges.
The festival was organized by youth culture magazine Under Pressure, a publication aimed at skateboarding audiences and fans of urban culture and graffiti art. And much like the new MURAL Festival did for Saint-Laurent Boulevard in June, these talented men and women attempted to bring a blast of life and colour to a section of the city long plagued by graffiti of a vandalizing variety.
During the day, the festival had a moderate turn out of patrons from all age groups, creating a family environment. A few street-side tents offered face painting for the kids, and a plethora of t-shirt souvenirs for everyone. By night, the event changed its pace and its crowd. After the sun had set, beer consumption skyrocketed — evident by small mountains of empty bottles and cans around the garbage containers on Sainte-Catherine Street — and the twenty-something and up crowd took over.
In addition to the visual stimuli, there was music aplenty. Popular DJs and MCs came in droves to showcase their talent to hip-hop and reggae listeners. Blaster, Heart Streets, City Fidelia, and Simahlak, to name only a few of the performers, kept the crowds dancing all day long.
There was a stark contrast to the MURAL festival, however, as Under Pressure had a much lower showing of Montrealers. The biggest explanation is its limited budget – Under Pressure is entirely self-funded – but the level of organization also left something to be desired. Informational pamphlets were difficult to locate, and ran out halfway through the event. The website gave circuitous instructions as to when and where these events would be held, leaving the attendee to wander Sainte-Catherine blind, missing many of the artists' work. Even some of the "graffers" started late, risking the possibility of not finishing within the allotted time frame. Confident that this was the status quo, one of the volunteer staff members boasted, "not to worry. They'll finish on time." Those traversing Sainte-Catherine this week will have to be the judge of that.
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Sick Days
By: Chibi Silver Neko
Summary: A one shot sequel of To See You SmileAfter getting lost in a storm, Kisa catches a cold and to cheer her up, Tohru and Momiji come for a visit. How will poor Hiro handle sharing Kisa's attention with his two least favorite people in the world? Hiro x Kisa, slight Momiji x Kisa.
Silver: Yet, another story. This time, it contains another of my favorite couple, Kisa and Hiro. And this is a slight Momiji x Kisa story, only because if Kisa isn't paired up with Hiro, I like seeing her with Momiji. n.n' But this story will still be a HiroKisa fic.
Enjoy the story. See you at the end of this chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own Kisa, Hiro, or Fruits Basket for this matter. So, I guess all I can say is that I own the plot to this story and the computer to type it up on.
" . . . " - talking
' . . . ' - thinking
italics - flashbacks, dreams or someone's conscience is speaking
A/N - There will be a slight hint of a Momiji x Kisa pairing, but not much.
2nd A/N - This takes place a few days after the last story. But you don't really have to read To See You Smile to understand what's happening.
3rd A/N - Momiji might be slightly OOC.
A cough escaped her lips as he placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, a worried expression on his face.
"K-kisa-san? Are you ok?" Hiro asked, worry in his voice.
The golden tiger beside him giggled, a bright smile on her face. Kisa had caught a cold from being in the rain storm a few days ago and Hiro, not admitting it, was worried about her and went out to find her. Their little adventure in the rain had not only brought the two young jyuunishi together, but Hiro was able to show Kisa his true feelings for her, without acting selfish and uncaring.
"I'm fine, Hiro-chan." Kisa said with a gentle smile, glad for his concern.
A light blush appeared on the sheep's cheeks and he looked away, "I'm...I'm just worried for you, that's all..."
Kisa smiled more, "Thank you, Hiro-chan," She whispered shyly as their fellow Jyuunishi member and doctor, Hatori, walked over.
Hatori's olive colored eyes softened as he put a hand over her forehead. "How in the world did you get this cold, Kisa-chan?" He asked in concern.
The tora let out another cough, causing Hiro to restrain from worrying. She looked up at the doctor with a shy smile.
"I...went out into the rain, Tori-nii and Hiro-chan searched for me." Was her answered.
A light chuckle came from Hatori as he pulled his hand away, "You really need to stop running away when it rains, Kisa." He scolded gently.
Both of them exchanged a gentle smile as Hiro stood nearby, worried about Kisa's cold. He grabbed Kisa's hand, his dark red eyes on the older Sohma.
"Is she going to be ok, Tori-nii?" He asked, voice full of determination and worry.
Hatori nodded with a smile of indifference, "Don't worry, Hiro. Kisa-chan will be just fine. She only caught a normal cold. It'll go away if she remains in bed for the next few days and drinks this cold medicine."
A sigh escaped the young sheep's lips at his words and he leaned against the headboard.
'Good, it's only a minor cold.' He thought to himself, 'If it had been worse, I would've b-'
"Kisa-chan!" Came the familiar friendly (annoying in Hiro's case) voice.
Hiro cringed in bitterness as Kisa gasped in happiness and in surprise, looking up. She smiled more as she sat up.
"Onee...chan!" As she said that, Tohru entered the room and ran over to the two, with Momiji behind her.
Kisa soon found herself in her sissy's hug, Tohru practically squeezing her. Hatori shook his head slightly as he slipped out of the room and retreated into his office.
"Kisa-chan, I was so worried. Hatsuharu-san said you ran away in the middle of the storm and Hiro-san went after you--Oh, Kisa-chan!" The onigiri rambled, Kisa smiling at her kind words.
Kisa giggled, "Oneechan worries too much," She said into Tohru's hair.
But she was still glad for Tohru's concern. A bright smile was on Momiji's face as he walked up to Kisa's other side.
"You should've seen Tohru-kun, Kisa-chan. She was scared out of her wits. Tohru-kun really was." The usagi said happily.
Tohru blushed lightly, Kisa still in her embrace, "Miji-kun..."
Standing nearby, Hiro was restraining from yelling in front of Kisa. His eyes narrowed, glaring at the rabbit and the rice ball behind their backs. His anger was slowly rising to the surface as Tohru and Kisa smiled at each other. But Tohru wasn't the cause of his anger, at least not today. Today, it was the rabbit, Momiji.
The two girls soon engaged in talking, as if they were in their own little world. A slight smirk of satisfaction formed on Momiji's lips at the sight of Hiro's inner turmoil, showing in his eyes.
'That damn rabbit brought Tohru here on purpose, to tick me off.' The sheep fumed, taking notice of the satisfying smirk on his cousin's face, 'He's enjoying it!'
To Tohru, Momiji was all hugs and happiness, and...cuteness. At least that's how he always acted when Tohru was around with Kisa. But only Hiro has seen the sly, clever side of Momiji. It was a well known fact that, among the older Sohmas, except for Akito, that Momiji and Hiro were both in love with Kisa. And that made the two rivals over the tiger.
Momiji enjoyed seeing Hiro flustered at the sight of Tohru. Tohru was his main key in winning Kisa over. The German-Japanese Sohma walked to Hiro's side, both arms crossed.
"So, what really happened, Hiro?" He whispered only loud for Hiro to hear.
Hiro gritted his teeth, glaring at his rival, "Nothing that concerns you, rabbit." He growled.
Momiji smiled, his usual chuckle coming from his lips, "Hiro-kun, you might've fooled Tohru, but I'm not a dumb blonde. You can tell me, after all..." His chocolate brown eyes narrowed slightly, "you're not the only one that loves Kisa-chan."
"Like I said...Rabbit, it's none of your concern." The younger boy replied through gritted teeth, red eyes locking with brown eyes.
Momiji glared darkly at him, "I swear Hiro, if you had hurt Kisa in any way, you'll pay." He said just as angrily.
"Just mind your own business." Hiro growled lowly, "Kisa-san isn't hurt."
"Maybe not physically, but what about emotionally?" Momiji asked, still glaring at him, "Knowing you, she probably got her feelings hurt and because of you, she ran away."
"Shut up!" The Sheep yelled, now earning a confused look from both Tohru and Kisa.
Momiji now returned to his usual deameanor, smiling sweetly now.
"Hiro-chan?" Kisa blinked, calling out his name as she reached over and placed a hand on his shoulder.
Hiro jumped slightly at her touch and he looked, their eyes meeting.
"Are you ok, Hiro-chan?" Kisa asked shyly.
"Tohru-chan, why don't you and Hiro go get Kisa-chan some ice cream. It might cheer her up." Momiji suggested, now pulling Tohru into a half hug.
"Oh!" Tohru's face lit up and she looked over at her younger sister wth a smile, "Would you like some ice cream, Kisa-chan?"
Kisa smiled in return and she nodded, "Hai!"
"Well, Hiro?" Momiji smiled, looking at the sheep once more, "Why don't you and Tohru-kun get some ice cream for Kisa? I'll watch her."
"No. I'll stay with her." Hiro glared back at him, gripping his hands into fists, "You go with Tohru and get the ice cream."
"Oh, no, I insist." Was the rabbit's reply, a hidden challenge in his eyes.
"Hiro-chan." Came a soft voice.
Hiro looked at Kisa once more, a pleading look on her face.
"Onegai..." She whispered.
He looked away with a sigh, "Fine, I'll go."
Kisa smiled and hugged the sheep close, "Arigatou Hiro-chan." She murmured.
His blush returned as she hugged him and Hiro put an arm around her, returning her hug. Hiro pulled away and stood. His eyes glanced at Tohru.
"Well?" He said in irritation.
"Oh. Right!" Tohru patted Kisa's head before rising as well, "We'll be back soon, Kisa-chan."
The two soon walked out of the room, leaving Momiji alone with Kisa. Momiji smiled, now turning his attention to the sick girl.
"Well, Kisa," He began, "how are you feeling?"
Kisa blushed lightly, putting a hand to her chest, "I'm feeling alot better, Miji-kun..." She managed to say.
"Because of Tohru-kun?" The rabbit asked, looking at her.
The golden tiger shook her head, her blush deepening, "No..."
"Then what is making you feel better?" Momiji asked, feeling curious now.
"Hiro-chan." Kisa answered.
'Hiro?' Momiji's eyes narrowed before he spoke, "Exactly how do you feel about him?"
At hearing his words, Kisa looked over at her fellow Jyuunishi member in confusion, "What do you mean, Miji-kun?" She asked.
"What feelings do you have for Hiro?" Momiji looked at her, leaning in close, "I'm wondering about your feelings towards him."
"I..." Kisa cowered away from the blonde, a nervous feeling bubbling inside her.
"Kisa, I must admit it..." The rabbit quickly pulled away, "for the longest time...I've loved you...From the first time we met,"
Kisa's eyes widened at the usagi's words, "Momiji?"
Momiji gripped his pants, his eyes avoiding hers, "At first I thought it was just brotherly love, but as I saw you with...with Hiro...I became jealous."
I loved everything about you...
Your smile, your kindness...
Just seeing you with him hurt me.
Momiji shook his head at the angry thought of Hiro, "And when he didn't do anything to stop Akito from harming you, I got angry."
Kisa's face softened and she placed a hand on his shoulder, "It's true that you and Hiro-kun are different and he can be...mean, but Hiro-kun is kind and gentle..." She whispered, "He makes me happy, Miji-kun...When the storm happened, he hurt me and I ran away. But he came after me and apologized."
"Apologized? Hiro apologized?" Momiji whispered, blinking in confusion, "But...Hiro's not the type to apologize so easily..."
Kisa giggled lightly and she smiled more, "Hai...Hiro-chan is a bit difficult, but Miji-kun...I love him..."
"You mean, love, really love him?" Momiji asked, looking at her now.
That only earned him a nod from the tora. Feeling hurt, Momiji scratched the back of his head before getting up.
"I'll be going now, Kisa-chan. Sorry about the trouble." He whispered.
Just as he opened the door, Tohru and Hiro appeared, with three ice cream cones.
"Miji-kun, are you leaving already?" Tohru asked in confusion.
Instead of answering, or even acknowledging her presence, Momiji walked out. A single tear was in his eye as he went by. Tohru glanced at Hiro, earning a casual shrug from the sheep.
She hugged Kisa tightly, "I'll see you tomorrow, Kisa-chan." Tohru said, "Get well."
Kisa giggled, hugging her sissy, "I will, Onee-chan." She answered.
Tohru then turned to Hiro and leaned in close, "Don't worry, Hiro-san. I'll check on Miji-kun."
"??" It was Hiro's turn to be confused.
He looked over at Kisa as the rice ball walked out. Hiro walked back over to the sick girl, handing her the second ice cream cone.
"What...happened to Momiji?" He asked.
Kisa took the offered ice cream cone, licking it now, "I told Miji-kun about us and my feelings towards you." She said gently.
Hiro sighed in quiet relief, 'So, Kisa really does...love me...' He smiled, looking after Kisa.
Feeling his gaze on her, Kisa blushed lightly, looking back him. She set her ice cream down before hugging the sheep.
"Hiro-chan...I love you." She whispered.
Hiro's heart thumped in his chest as he hugged her back, "I love you too...Kisa-chan..." He replied, struggling with his words.
Kisa giggled, smiling warmly at him. It was about time he called her 'chan'.
Japanese Words
-san - used at the end of one's name in respect.
-chan - used at the end of a girl or a small child's name that is close with one.
Jyuunishi (or Juunishi) - cursed members
Tora - tiger
Nii (Onii) - big brother
Onigiri - riceball
Usagi - rabbit
-kun - use at the end of a boy's name that is close with one.
Silver: I know, I know, I owe everyone an explanation to my long absence. My internet was down, school got in the way (midterms), and I was grounded for a little while. I hope everyone has enjoyed this story. Leave a review on your way out. Thank you.


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Then again, there are those Finnish kids with tongue-twisting names who could ride any old snowboard, not even know their stance specifics, and make the rest of the riding world look stupid. Midnight sun and livers of steel seem to be the fabric of future stars.
In Finlandia, we turn the tables on the Huck Finns and gain access to the Talma assembly lines. How does such a small country produce so many big-name riders–that's what we wanted to know.
The hardpack of a Finnish tabletop on a negative-twenty night is a long way from the pillowy landings of Snowbird, Utah. That's where Mike Basich and Kevin Zacher collaborated on Versus, a photo feature about perspectives. During a single week of bad (depending how you look at it) weather, the two documented riding from a view seldom seen. I think you'll relate.
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I know The Lobster is a bit touristy, but it seems to get decent reviews for food...keep in mind that coming in from the desert, there's something attractive about a nice ocean view while we eat. What are folks' thoughts on these choices?
I'd also appreciate any good casual breakfast recommendations in the area. We plan to hit the Farmer's Market on Sat. morning....are there food booths there that might provide some decent breakfast fare?


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Letter(s) from Ludmila Fattahouwa to Alex (UK)
Letter 1
Hello my road Alex,
I am glad to receive today your letter. I am happy, that you liked a photo which has sent you in the last letter. I shall put one more photo to the today's letter.
Today I had the intense day on work, there were many orders, and it was necessary to give projects of performed work by the end of day. But I have coped with a problem, in fact now I have a source of inspiration, it you Alex. In my opinion, creative people frequently should require a source of inspiration that their work was a success.
Alex, today I had conversation with my director, and it has told to me, that I can have tomorrow free day from my work. Today I shall get the ticket up to Moscow, I shall reach by train so tomorrow in the morning I shall visit embassy and to learn all details of travel to you. It is very responsible.
Today I also contacted my agent of travel, it made out to me a direction on visiting of embassy. I hope, that tomorrow I shall be a success.
There will be a big and difficult day tomorrow, interview in embassy is appointed in the morning. After I shall come back, I shall write to you the letter, I shall tell about all. It was really difficult to find free day from work for visiting embassy. I have explained to director, that this travel is necessary for me, and my future can depend on it.
By the way I never spoke you, that my director is the woman. It the lovely and decent woman. It has understood me, and has wished me greater successes in the future.
Alex, with each your letter, you all win my heart more, to me it is very pleasant, that my heart belongs correct and fair to the man.
Now I shall write to you the address:
Republic Tatarstan
City Kazan
Area Moskovskiy
Street Volkova
The house 17
Apartment 38
I would like to pay your attention that for the present love, it is necessary to have trust and mutual understanding. You trust me? I very much trust you, road Alex, you have received my trust from the very beginning and I do not wish to hide it from you. I have no from you any secrets and secrets. You the best the man in my life, besides you sincere the man. In the last letter I have told to you, that you are the man of my dream.
These are really sincere words. To me starts to seem, that I love you, I do not wish to frighten you of the words, I only speak you that I feel. Expectation of each your letter turns to eternity for me. You do not represent how much strongly I miss you. You are constantly on we wash opinion. However I am assured, that there is no necessity to do hasty conclusions, and to rush to a precipice, first of all, we should meet, spend some time together.
Probably, we we shall never leave after our meeting. Probably, we shall understand, that we different people though I hope, that it to not happen, because now I have impression, that I am familiar with you already much, it is a lot of time and I know about you absolutely all.
Even if we shall understand, that we are not intended the friend for the friend, I all the same want our friendship. I want, that we were friends always, and always were frank with each other Certainly, I am assured that to me first time in your country will be unusual to live, I cannot present at all as I shall communicate with people who live in your city. Anyway, I shall arrive to you, and we we communicate, and you can understand me, I understand you. I hope, that between us there will be no barrier of language, I shall try to do successes. You madly like me, and I thank the God every day that it has helped our acquaintance. Alex, you trust in destiny? You consider, what our acquaintance has been planned?
Alex, I trust you, I trust you the heart, it is very important for me. We we shall be together!
I am assured of it, in fact the our meeting depends only on us. Anybody, is capable to prevent nobody to our happiness.
Favourite mine Alex, I wish to tell to you many thanks. I am very grateful to destiny that I have found you. You very strongly like me.
Dear Alex, you ask me about, whether I trust in destiny. I wish to tell to you, yes I trust in destiny.
At each person the destiny to not change it in any way how you consider?
On it I shall finish the letter to you, I shall go home now. Tomorrow at me will be heavy, and the intense day, probably, I should spend many forces and energy. But for the sake of the future I shall endow all!!!
I with impatience wait for your letter tomorrow. Also, later I shall write to you result of my trip to the city of Moscow.
Successful to you of day!!! For ever yours Ludmila.
Letter 2
Greetings my dear Alex,
I hope, at you all is good also you have remarkable day? How you today?
My day was very strained, I am tired from a trip. I shall sleep today strong.
I visited today embassy of England in Moscow.
I have already come back home, a trip was safe and safe.
Today in the morning as soon as I have arrived to Moscow, I sent to embassy on interview. My reception has been appointed about 10 mornings. I have come to embassy, and I had to wait for the turn not long. I worried very much, my excitement was valid noticeably, but I collected the thoughts. I was met by lovely lady who is the employee of embassy.
Lady in embassy has told to me, visiting of England, is responsible and difficult.
It is not easy to receive the sanction, and the visa to visiting.
It has asked for me the proof of my stable life in Russia. Yes, really woman who has actives in the country, has the real estate, and is the provided citizen, reception of the sanction to visiting of England is possible.
Lady has kindly suggested me to tell the purpose of my arrival in England. I have told, that my purpose is the meeting with dear to me the man, that is with you the darling Alex.
It has understood the purpose of my travel and has there and then hastened to warn me against possible dangers of travel. It has told to me, that cases when nobody meets the girl in England are known, and it remains one. However I assured it, that you are responsible and sincere the man. I assured it, that we we are greater friends, and we know, each other already it is a lot of time. The employee of embassy also has told to me, that it is not easy to woman of my age to visit England, however I insisted on a meeting, even for short term. So I have found out, that it is necessary to get the visa.
Then lady in embassy has explained, that more convenient type the visa to me is the visa of the tourist. This type of the visa will allow me to travel to England as the independent tourist, I can free move on all extent of England.
I have agreed, that this variant the most suitable for us. After we have chosen the necessary type of the visa, to me have suggested to fill various questionnaires, to answer questions.
To me have explained, that registration of the visa will borrow 2-4 weeks, also according to this visa I can to find in territory of your country within three months..
This type of the visa really optimal approaches for us. Also in embassy to me have explained, that I shall require the passport, necessarily I should pass medical examination, and already then to start registration of the visa. I knew, that all will be not easy. It will be really complex for me, but I am ready to process. I have already the passport, and it is big plus.
The our meeting depends on us, and we should make its reality.
Dear Alex, also I should speak you about cost of official registration of papers. Official
registration of papers costs much more dearly, than I could assume. The visa will cost 100 euros, medical survey which will be necessary for me I I can to pass free of charge because I have the policy of medical insurance. It will be necessary for me to fill various questionnaires, it will cost additional 100 euros. I should give in embassy the information on the marital status, personal incomes and my actives in the country. As you see, it is necessary to do a lot of prophetic to be together. As I should pay a consular payment. I think, that the our meeting is most important, than any money. Now, I wish to sum up, costs of all necessary things. Official registration of papers, will manage to me about 400 euros. I have this money! It not a problem for me.. You tell are glad, what our meeting takes place already soon?
I have about 900 euros, I plan to spend this money for process of reception of the visa. Also I should live in Moscow the certain time, and certainly I shall require money for the foodstuffs, payment of a taxi and hotel. I can afford such charges, for the sake of our meeting.
Dear Alex, I think it will be fair, but I should tell to you about it, I shall possibly require your help, I want that you got to me the ticket aboard the plane for travel to you.
I do not wish to offend you and to bring it insults, but sincerely I require you.
All that depends on me these are documents, I shall do them, I shall make out all correctly so that our meeting, had no delays and problems. To me very much not dexterously to ask from you the help, I have been assured, that I shall consult itself, but nevertheless our meeting will be impossible without your support.
Tell, you are ready to help me with tickets? You can get them for me?
Inform me on it if you are really ready to help me with tickets, I shall visit again embassy and to begin process of registration. As soon as I shall receive your consent, it will be necessary for me to come back to Moscow, and to be engaged in reception of the visa.
So I believe, that I have made everything, the big step to our future appointment, now you the owner of a situation, but to make a decision to us it is necessary together!
If I shall meet with your approval to the aid I shall be the happiest woman on light.
Alex, also inform me your Nearest airport, probably, I shall consider also cost of tickets. We shall compare the prices, and to search for benefit.
I am very tired today, there is enough late already and now I shall come back home. I shall think of you, and to dream, about a meeting. Please, closely concern to my letter. I trust you. Alex, and with impatience I wait for our meeting.
Once again excuse me if I have offended you the request for the help, I really did not wish to cause you a pain.
You are of great value for me, and I value our feelings. For me there will be a big happiness if our meeting takes place soon. I wish to care of our future.
I listen to the heart, and I hope that you as will listen to your heart Alex.
Now I shall finish the letter, and to wait your answer tomorrow.
I wish you good day.
Letter 3
Mine Alex, I hasten to inform you, I shall go tomorrow to Moscow again!!!
This time I would shall go what to receive the visa. My trip last time
Has helped me to learn, that it is necessary for me for travel to you.
I today collected a lot of prophetic for a trip! My director has paid To me of money and now on this money I can live in Moscow! I wish to take All my documents as it is probably fast! I love you, and I I know, that you very much wait for me!!!
Dear Alex I trust you, I trust you. I love you. I think that I I shall have travel separately without group. I shall be very glad if you Will meet me at the airport.
Today there was very difficult day! I already, have bought tickets up to Moscow and tomorrow I shall be already in Moscow. I shall fly in the plane because it is enough
Will reduce time of my arrival. If I shall have time tomorrow I shall write To you also I shall inform, that I have arrived! I so am glad that this all occurs. It Means, it soon we shall together! I so wish to arrive to you more Soon and to connect our hearts! I promise, that I shall make all correctly, When I shall arrive to Moscow. I shall have a meeting with the girlfriend, and we Let's make together all necessary. It will help me and soon I shall close
To you!!! Wait for me, my love!!! I shall hasten to our happiness.
Our love only in our hands. I shall hold our love and To care!!! I should tell, that I now understand, that between us There is a trust. I sincerely understand, that you want, that I would arrive to To you. I understand, that you love me and want, that I have arrived to you. I
I know, that you very much love me, in another way you would not aspire To our meeting. Well! I shall be concerns to you with love, and trust.
I love you!!!!!!!!! You the person of my dream: beautiful, decent,
Cautious. Such always, despite of difficult minutes in a life. I the strong woman and my love to you will help me!!!! I on correct ways fortunately And I shall struggle for happiness with you! I shall write soon
To you! Yours for ever Ludmila.
Alex, I wish to tell, that when I shall arrive to Moscow I I learn
The information concerning the ticket and to inform you! Well?
Letter 4
Good morning Alex!
I had good enough trip to Moscow! I am a little tired from such big city, but have already got used. As soon as I have arrived to Moscow, I at once have gone to search for hotel. I have found the most good hotel. In this hotel the prices and services are pleasantly incorporated. One day of residing will cost to me 20 euros. The hotel refers to "ZARYA". I think that it is hotel suitable for me in which I have removed a single room. I understand, that I should make much and, possibly I shall lose many forces, but for the sake of our love I shall not be afraid of it!!! The Russian women very hardy. I too the hardy woman, therefore I shall overcome all!!! I very much would like, that process of registration of the visa would be as soon as possible. I wish to arrive to you soon, so, on how many it is probably mine Alex! My love does not know a limit, and I wish to present it only to you one all my love. You understand?
ONLY to YOU!!!!!! My desire and dream consists in that, we have a happy life. I wish to lead the remained part of a life only with you. You the worthy person.. Alex.
A place whence I write the Internet - the cafe which is located absolutely near to my hotel. Now I have no problems to write to you this letter, having paid 1 euro. In our city of service of the Internet - the cafe is more cheaper. Moscow - the big city.
It is the center of Russia. The Standard of living here above, than in our city. You know, what underground in Moscow the biggest and the most beautiful in the world? It really very big underground!!!! I such nevertheless did not see.
Today there was very heavy day. I had a lot of time to do all necessary. When I was included into embassy, it was necessary for me to write the application. Lady in embassy was very polite with me. It has helped me with my documents. In embassy there is a commission. There it was necessary for me to give my medical survey. In other words I am very tired today. I shall sleep today very well!!!!
I have absolutely forgotten to tell to you, that lady in embassy has told to me, that it is necessary to buy more likely tickets up to your country. It is necessary to buy two tickets. This important condition what to receive the visa. I have been surprised, when they have told to me that at me should be two tickets. Then serving embassies have explained to me, that they should be convinced that my economic situation is stable and that I can independently return to Russia. You understand? Because of this reason I should satisfy this condition and buy 2 tickets. You really, will help me mine Alex. Alex, I should solve the problem with tickets soon, what my visa was ready soon. I wish to be grateful to you for your anxiety on me. I understand, that you worry about me. Please only do not worry. If I shall make all quickly I will not have a necessity to spend money for residing in Moscow. I should speak, that I have learned in embassy, that I cannot receive your ticket. Serving in embassy has told to me, that you cannot buy the ticket for me. Otherwise I shall not receive the visa. Therefore I should buy my tickets here in Russia. I know, that there is such service when you can buy the ticket for me. This service will not work in our case. You understand? You should charge to me purchase of my tickets.
I wish to tell, that I considered the cheapest tickets onboard the plane.. Company " Aeroflot " the greatest company, therefore I has decided to use services of this company. One ticket aboard the plane from me costs 413 euros. It not so the high price in comparison about 680 euros for higher class. There there are tickets and more dear. For example for - 890 euros!!! But such dear places in the plane are not necessary to me. I shall fly in the cheapest class if only this plane will connect us!!! Mine Alex, in other words I ask 800 euros for my tickets. In last letter I have told to you, that it is necessary for me to buy the ticket for territories of Russia. It is a necessary condition for reception of the visa. My darling favourite Alex, I wish to tell to you that I really concern to you sincerely and truthfully. Tell, than I can prove to you the sincerity?
My favourite Alex, I perfectly understand you, that you are afraid of a deceit, I heard some histories about a deceit in the Internet. But I ask to believe to me. I do not wish to deceive you, and I never shall deceive you. I with pleasure would arrive to you, not asking your help, but now I am valid I can hope only for you. Favourite Alex, I tried to take money in a duty in bank, but to me have told that I cannot receive money in bank in Moscow because I am registered in other city. The darling Alex, I as tried to take money from the girlfriend, but it has told to me that at present at it very difficult situation with money. I could ask the help from the parents but before I leaved for Moscow, my daddy has told to me, that I should be independently the girl. It has told to me as that I should make everything, that in Moscow I would not have problems. I am afraid of that it will abuse very strongly me, that I have not provided it. The darling Alex, I hope that you understand me. I really concern to you truthfully.
I wish to inform you, that I have gone, to bank what to learn how I can receive your help for purchase of the ticket, and to me have informed that the most optimum variant it WESTERN UNION. To me have told, that WESTERN UNION is the cheapest and safe by reception of money. But it is necessary for you to inform me your full name, and also your address. With this purpose it is necessary for you to go to office WESTERN UNION and to send money. I hope that you understand as I is tired from all process of reception of the visa. Every day I spend for that what more quickly to receive the visa. Dear Alex I hope that you understand me. I have made all that in my forces, now all depends only on you. Know, if I could make so what to stay to you without problems, I would make it. I have made all that in my forces, I do not regret that money which I have spent for road to Moscow, on residing at Moscow as I have paid some sum of money of embassy. I do not regret this money. I am assured that our love much more dearly than all this money.
I really trust in it. The darling Alex, now I wish to give you my data, that you could send me your help.
For this purpose it is necessary for you to know my full name:
Name: Ludmila
Surname: Fattahouwa
This my full and finished name. As I wish to give you the address of bank. It is very good bank. At it very good reputation. It ALFA BANK.
So, now I wish to write all of you data completely:
The country: Russia
The name of bank: ALFA BANK
Name: Ludmila
Surname: Fattahouwa
The sum: 800 euros
In bank to me have told, that then you will fill some documents, and to you to inform control number of translation.
The darling Alex, you should inform this number to me, that I could receive your help. As I wish to tell to you that it is possible to do this moving from a credit card. As I wish to tell to you that you would send me a copy of document Western Union. Well?
Favourite mine Alex, you wish to write the letter to my parents? Oh, it would be very good also my parents would be very glad to it. I shall speak you the address of my parents in the following letter, well?
My darling Alex, unfortunately I could not listen to your songs which were sent by you to me. I tried many ways to reproduce them, but at me nothing has turned out. I shall try to do it once again. I think, what we can listen to them when we shall spend our time together how you consider?
The darling Alex, I again wish to tell to you that I cannot receive from you the ticket. I should buy the ticket here. I should do it what to convince embassy of material stability. You understand me? I spoke you that process of reception of my visa goes in the special order. It occurs because I have no bank account because I do not receive the greater salary because I have no a private property. For this reason I should buy the ticket itself. I should go to the airport, and buy the ticket. When I shall buy the ticket to me will give the check (receipt) in which the name of the buyer (my name) will be written for this reason I cannot deceive embassy and I can not receive the ticket from you.
The darling Alex, is the law, and I cannot break it. I hope that you understand me.
It would be very good, if you have sent me of money as it is important for acceleration of process of reception of the visa. I very much hope for you. My darling Alex, I ask, trust me. I really sincerely concern to you. I ask believe to me. I love you.
I shall plan my flight to you on March, 15th. Tickets for this date cost more cheaply than all the others. Alex, you understand, it can be day of our meeting!!! After purchase of the ticket I shall come back home and I shall wait for day of our meeting. I very much wish to have with you a meeting!
We already have made much for our meeting. I shall go up to the end, and we shall receive our happiness! I shall wait your letter soon! My heart will afflict, but I know, that soon we shall together. With love, yours Ludmila.


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Kane was at Norwich last season, and is currently at the Under-20 World Cup in Turkey, with England who play Iraq on Sunday evening.
The 19-year-old has played just one Premier League game for Spurs so far, but is hoping his added loan experience and the opportunity to train with Bale will help him improve in the future.
"Gareth's a world-class player and you can only learn from players like that in the way they train and the way they play," Kane told Sky Sports.
"You can only get better training with players like that - he's one hell of a player.
"Whenever you watch his game and his movement his confidence is extremely high. I'll try to learn from that.
"The more experience I gain, the better I will become."Kane has had loan spells at Leyton Orient, Milwall, Norwich and most recently Leicester, where he played 14 league games and scored two goals.


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Christies quizzed on antiques source
Jaipur (PTI): Police have interrogated a representative of an international auction house in India about the authenticity of Indian antiquities it had put under its hammer recently.
The police quizzed Mallika Sagar, representing Christies in India, on Friday regarding the source of certain idols and artefacts of Indian origin that appeared in the auction houses catalogues, superintendent of police Anand Srivastava told reporters.
Sagar was also handed a questionnaire to answer by September 24, Srivastava said.
Names of two international auction houses Christies and Sothebys had cropped up during investigation in cases of theft and smuggling of antiques from various parts of Rajasthan following the arrest of antique smuggler Vaman Narayan Ghiya two months ago.
The police found photographs of two antique statues, allegedly stolen from Baran district in 1990 by Ghiyas men, in Christies September 2000 catalogue.
They are now trying to ascertain Ghiyas links with these auction houses, Srivastava said.
Ghiya is in police custody in connection with various cases against him in different districts and in Madhya Pradesh.
Desam legislator in stamp scam
Hyderabad: City legislator and former Telugu Desam minister Krishna Yadav has been taken into custody by a special investigating team of Maharashtra police for alleged involvement in the fake stamp paper scandal that broke early this year, reports our special correspondent.
Yadav was picked up from his residence after three days of interrogation and was flown to Pune via Bangalore. He was arrested following a warrant issued by a special judge of a Maharashtra crime control court. Yadav is likely to be produced in court on Monday.
The former minister, who was dropped by Andhra Pradesh chief minister . Chandrababu Naidu from the cabinet on the eve of municipal elections last year, is alleged to be a close associate of prime accused Mohammed Telgi.
State home minister T. Devender Gowd confirmed Yadavs arrest on Saturday evening. Further details are expected soon, he told reporters.
Uneasy calm in Godhra
Ahmedabad: An uneasy calm prevailed in curfew-bound Godhra where communal clashes occurred on Friday. Trouble started when devotees passed through a minority community-dominated area during a Ganesh immersion procession, reports our correspondent.
No untoward incident was reported today, the district collector said. Authorities have identified some miscreants and action will be taken against them, he said.
New expressway
Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government plans to construct a 130-km-long Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway with Malaysian assistance. The Malaysian minister of works, Dato Seri S. Samy Vellu, accompanied by Malaysian officials and experts on highway planning, has met chief minister Om Prakash Chautala. The Malaysian team will submit a detailed proposal to the government and start work on the project immediately.
Drugs gang busted
Chandigarh (PTI): Haryana police have busted a gang indulging in the trade of spurious drugs at Sonipat. A police spokesman said the suspects Satish, Jitender and Attar Singh were arrested on Friday evening. The police also recovered spurious drugs worth Rs 70,000.
Inmates flee
Jaipur (PTI): Eight children facing charges of theft and other crimes have escaped from a juvenile home in Kota, police said here on Saturday. The children were found missing on Friday during a regular roll call of inmates, they said. A case has been registered with Bhimganj police station by the warden of the home. The boys apparently fled by breaking a window, the police said.
Bank looted
Meerut (PTI): Armed men stormed into a bank near here on Friday and escaped with Rs 7.31 lakh. The looters locked the employees in the strong room of the Machera village branch of Punjab National Bank, Meerut SSP Mukul Goel said. The employees were later rescued by two teachers, who came to the bank, 32 km from here, he said.
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Is an e-cigarette that delivers nicotine via an aerosol a tobacco product?
7-Eleven insists it is and wants Becker Enterprises to boot a local e-cigarette operation out of the shopping center the two share based on a noncompete clause in the lease. To achieve that goal, 7-Eleven is suing Becker Enterprises, the landlord.
Matt Becker and his wife, April Becker, a lawyer who represents Becker Enterprises, take the position that Sky Vapors doesn't sell tobacco products.
So does the owner of Sky Vapors, Lonnie Paulsen Jr.
If it's a tobacco product, why is it not taxed as a tobacco product?
"Statutes define a cigarette as having a tobacco leaf somewhere inside it or wrapped around it," April Becker said, revealing her legal defense.
It would be easier not to defend the lawsuit, but the Beckers are going to challenge it.
"The judge has to define if it's tobacco," said Matt Becker, an ex-smoker who has never used e-cigarettes but disputed that they are a tobacco product. "I would not go against any exclusivity agreement."
Sky Vapors opened in September in a shopping center in the Lakes on the southwest corner of Sahara Avenue and Durango Drive. The small store at 8643 W. Sahara Ave. sits to the right of a 7-Eleven. Unless you're looking for it, it's easily overlooked. Inside, there is a counter with devices and two tables to test the liquid flavors. In a way, it seems like a private perfumery.
But in March, 7-Eleven said that since the store opened in 1986, there has been a noncompete clause that the landlord would not permit any other tenant within the shopping center to sell "cigarettes and tobacco products, except vending machines."
The Beckers don't want to oust Sky Vapors because there have been a string of operations that have failed in that spot — nine to be exact. And suddenly e-cigarettes are hot sellers despite unresolved concerns about their negative aspects.
In fact, 7-Eleven sells a brand called NJOY for $8.64, with sales tax. But no tobacco tax was added on. Prepackaged with two e-cigarettes, the sales clerk said it would be equal to a pack of cigarettes.
The package warns that the product is not a smoking cessation product and has not been tested as such.
Paulsen's products sell for $25 to $150. It's a bit more upscale with its containers and flavorings.
He said e-cigarettes are for people who want to quit smoking.
That's how Paulsen, 32, got into the business. A cigarette smoker since the fourth grade, he was trying to quit and did, although it took a year.
"It worked for me, and it's definitely the wave of the future," he said.
"I don't sell nicotine. I give it away for free. He puffed a vapor plume 3 feet long using a container decorated with a rendition of Boris Karloff, part of his handcrafted horror series.
For those unfamiliar with electronic cigarettes: They originated in the 1960s, faded in popularity and were revived in 2004 by the Chinese. In the United States, their popularity soared about two years ago.
They are battery-powered devices that provide doses of nicotine and other additives to a user who inhales and exhales the aerosol.
Depending on the size of the device, the puff emerging can be dramatic, as Paulsen demonstrated.
The vapor that emerges from one's mouth is similar to a fog machine used at a concert, according to Paulsen, who estimated there are about 30 e-cigarette stores in Las Vegas.
Nicotine is inserted into liquids and inhaled. The liquids are so flavorful that some people are stopping the nicotine entirely and just enjoying the vapors of flavors.
Sky Vapors' flavor list includes Holy Grail, which tastes like a cigarette. Flavors range from sweets, fruits, drinks and fruit blends. There are so many choices that can be mixed, Paulsen has customers who can spend as long as two hours selecting their flavors.
The small store takes in about $8,000 a month in e-cigarette and container sales with about 15 daily customers, Paulsen said. He contends his business draws more business to the 7-Eleven next door.
"I don't see myself as a threat to them," he said.
He believes the lawsuit against Becker Enterprises is a test case for 7-Eleven. A spokeswoman for the company did not answer whether it is the first case involving an exclusivity agreement against an e-cigarette competitor.
"I'm trying to help people live longer," Paulsen said.
Not everyone agrees.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned that e-cigarettes are a gateway product that will entice young users to transition to cigarettes and is tracking the increasing use among young people from grades 6 to 12. The names and flavors seem designed to attract younger users, which is one of the concerns of Congress. Among the sweet flavors offered are honey, maple, chocolate, vanilla, bubble gum and cotton candy.
The center said the overall effect of e-cigarettes on public health remains uncertain, but among the concerns are whether the nicotine used creates problems for adolescent brain development.
Recently, the center issued a report that said poison control centers are receiving more calls involving exposure to liquid nicotine. Half the calls involve children under 5. Some children have ingested or rubbed the products on their skin or in their eyes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to set regulations for e-cigarettes, but it hasn't done so yet.
Without any consistent federal regulation, and without definitive agreement about the product's effect on health, states have taken various actions. The most popular action seems to be banning sales to minors. The Nevada Legislature hasn't addressed the issue, according to a search of its website.
The case against Becker Enterprises was assigned to District Judge Michelle Leavitt, who is being asked to determine whether an e-cigarette is a tobacco product and a lease-breaker.
Meanwhile, recent news about the e-cigarettes involved one exploding and setting a bartender's dress on fire in England last week.
And although less explosive, a congressional report last week called for regulation of the industry. The report is titled "Gateway to Addiction."
Contact Jane Ann Morrison at [email protected] or 702-383-0275.
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NEXCOM's Digital Signage Players Enrich Shopping and Queuing Experience in Hungarian Telcos
With graphics capability and content manageability from NEXCOM's NDiS 166 and NDiS 125, Magyar Telekom's retail stores in Hungary enjoy easy content upgrades while giving customers a personalized and pleasant shopping experience.
Hungarian telecom stores deploy 600 digital signage players from NEXCOM to enrich their customers' shopping experience and simplify display management. With graphics capability and content manageability from the NDiS 166 and NDiS 125, Magyar Telekom's retail stores in Hungary enjoy easy content upgrades while giving customers a personalized and pleasant shopping experience.
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As competition from physical and online stores heat up, the Hungarian telecom company seeks to increase customer visits and dwell time with bombarding adverting infomercials and a personalized in-store experience. In order to gain customer satisfaction and loyalty, the telco turns to NEXCOM's local partner to implement the nationwide sensation aimed to turn visits into revenues.
Shopping Experience Elevated with Personalized Ads & Shorter Waits
When customers enter the new store, they are instantly greeted by mesmerizing video walls playing high quality imagery, HD videos, and promotional deals. As they try out the latest gadgets or smartphones, the nearby display will be triggered and simultaneously showcase related product information and discounts, thus creating a personalized shopping experience. Incorporating queuing systems, digital signage displays deliver not only brand videos but also queue number, keeping shoppers entertained and informed at the same time.
NDiS Players Deliver Powerful Graphics & Manageability
To build a store delivering such an immersive customer experience, the Hungarian system integrator selected NEXCOM's NDiS 166 and NDiS 125 to set up the whole digital signage network. Featuring outstanding multimedia capability, the digital signage players provide excellent graphics for vibrant imagery, videos, and even mobile game demos. In addition, the high performance NDiS 166 running bespoke software ensures cross-screen synchronization required of a one by nine video wall while the NDiS 125 powers up a number of big and small digital posters and product signage.
With up to thirty players to be managed in one store, the digital signage players also deliver the benefit of centralized content update and hardware health monitoring. Leveraging the network connectivity of the NDiS 166 and 125, store managers can ensure not only that customers receive the latest information but also that all players are in good shape, up and running. Further integration with queuing and ticketing systems is carried out through the RS-232 and USB ports so that displays can show brand ads and queue numbers.
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Thanks to the NDiS 166 and NDiS 125, Magyar Telekom is able to create a visually thrilling atmosphere to keep customers in stores. By means of providing the latest entertainment, brand video and personalized shopping experience, Magyar Telekom communicates to customers more effectively compared to using statistic posters. Satisfaction is guaranteed by the shortened wait times and visually exhilarating queue experience.


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Grace Nagle has seen more than her share of tragedy in thirty-three years, but she's finally settled into a solitary and quiet life raising her teenaged niece Ellie…quiet, that is, as long as she can keep Ellie in the dark about a certain genetic gift that runs in the family. After Ellie's frightening encounter with the new boy in town, however, Grace can no longer hide the truth. At first, Ellie is thrilled with her new life and her new, Gifted friends, and even Grace starts to reconsider her lonely existence with so many Gifted men around. But when it becomes clear that Grace's original fears were not unfounded, Ellie learns that "different" isn't always better. And sometimes, it means running for your life.
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The Gifted Ones is an episodic series, with each book running 65,000 to 95,000 words in length (250 to 350 paperback pages). Each episode is a complete story in itself, but leaves "dangling threads" to be resolved in later episodes. The stories are chronological and connected with recurring characters, so you will want to read them in order, similar to many action/adventure/mystery series on television.
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Victoria Espinel is the United States Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator--unofficially, the "copyright czar" of the U.S.A. She was appointed to that position by Barack Obama last September, and confirmed by the Senate in December. She's the first holder of this position, a job which was created by the PRO-IP Act, a bill that passed through Congress in 2008 and increased civil and criminal penalties for copyright and trademark violation. The job of the "copyright czar" is to "formulate a Joint Strategic Plan for combating counterfeiting and piracy of intellectual property and for coordinating national and international enforcement efforts to protect intellectual property rights.(According to the Bill Summary). The document referred and linked to in the first sentence below is the first major product of her office; it was released a few weeks ago.
Dear Ms. Espinel,
I have recently received a copy of the 2010 Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement, and there is much in the document to be commended. In particular, its awareness of the benefits of fair use (p. 4) and its call for research into the actual effects of infringement (pp. 18-19) are highly laudable.
However, I was dismayed to find not a single mention of the public domain, much less any protection for it. The entire report focuses on governmental protection of private property holders, a necessary goal, to be sure, but who speaks for the public? It is the responsibility of the government to protect the public against those who would steal our common property away through false copyright claims.
If we are to use the analogy of theft, then the false claim of copyright on material in the public domain is akin to allowing individuals and corporations to enter our National Parks and take, not pictures, but trees. No, worse, it is to allow them to build vacation homes on the land, fence it off, and shoot trespassers.
Such activity is piracy and intellectual property theft of the most naked sort, and it robs every one of us. If the Executive Branch of the US Government does not speak for public property, who will?
With thanks for your consideration,
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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He was born in Khimki, Moscow Region, on 18 October 1971. In 1993 he graduated from the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) with the major in Radio Engineering. In 2003 he received a master's degree in Strategic Management at the Institute of Business Administration of the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation.
In 1993 he joined Rostelecom as an expert in providing technical support. In 1994 he joined the Russian subsidiary of the American company US West International, where he climbed the career ladder from as a technician to a senior engineer. In 1996 – 2005 he worked with Multiregional TransitTelecom, with his last post being Head of New Technologies Department. In 2005 he became Business Development Manager at Lucent Technologies' regional office providing services to Russia and the CIS.
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A lot of work goes into the design of a fashion collection. Izabela takes us through the process for her Steampunk Travellers collection.
Through history we have invented various ways to close our garments, but which one is right for your period? Izabela explores a range of historical fastenings.
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Early medieval clothing: a potato sack with a girdle? Not necessarily: here lies an astonishing wealth of fabric, colour & detail.
Discussing the cut of a late medieval kirtle and a very popular V neck gown, often simply referred to as the Burgundian gown.
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Izabela studies and recreates, step by step, a sumptuous gown from this oft-forgotten period in English costume history.
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Chateau Après is an older no frills family owned ski lodge. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rates are pretty cheap considering the lodge is about 150 yards from the ski lifts. Although the place is older its well kept. Small free continental breakfast in the AM. Bathroom towels are a little small. No ironing board or hair drier if you've got a girl with you. No mini fridge. Chateau is about a 2 min walk to the bus stop which goes to Main St. My only complaint was there was no hot tub.
All said and done for the price and location it's pretty tough to be Chateau Après. I would definitely recommend it and stay again.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Japan "has been winning" on trade with the United States in recent decades, citing massive trade deficits, and vowed to push for a more "free and reciprocal trade" partnership - but in a friendly way.
"The United States has suffered massive trade deficits at the hands of Japan for many, many years," Trump said at the start of a meeting with Japanese and U.S. business leaders on the second day of a 12-day Asian trip.
Trump praised Japan for buying U.S. military hardware, which he said was the "best military equipment in the world", but added that "many millions of cars are sold by Japan into the United States, whereas virtually no cars go from the United States into Japan".
"We want free and reciprocal trade but right now our trade with Japan is not free and it's not reciprocal and I know it will be and we've started the process," Trump said. "I have no doubt that it will be done in a quick and very friendly manner."
Trump also said Washington wants to make the United States the most attractive place to hire, invest and grow.
Japan had a $69-billion trade surplus with the United States last year, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. The United States was Japan's second biggest trade partner after China, while Japan was the United States' fourth largest goods export market in 2016.
Japanese officials have countered U.S. trade complaints by noting Tokyo accounts for a much smaller slice of the U.S. deficit than in the past, while China's imbalance is bigger.
"Japan has explained its share of the U.S. trade deficits is only 9.3 percent now," chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference when asked about Trump's comments.
"On the other hand, direct employment in the United States is about 860,000 people, mainly in the manufacturing sector."
In a second round of economic talks in Washington last month, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso, who doubles as deputy premier, failed to bridge differences on thorny trade issues.
The two sides remain at odds over how to frame future trade talks, with Tokyo pushing back against U.S. calls to discuss a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
Trump also said that an Indo-Pacific trade framework would produce more in trade that the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact pushed by his predecessor but which he announced Washington would abandon soon after he took office.
"TPP was not the right answer," he said, adding he knew not everyone in his audience agreed. "We will have much bigger trade with the way we are doing it right now and it will be a much less complex situation."
The 11 remaining nations in the TPP, to which Japan's Abe is firmly committed, are edging closer to sealing a comprehensive free trade pact without the United States.
The United States has also complained about Japan's safeguard mechanism on U.S. frozen beef imports, which imposes higher tariffs if quarterly imports rise more than 17 percent from the previous year. Sources have told Reuters that Tokyo will propose changes to the system to reduce U.S. pressure.
Trump met Emperor Akihito, exchanging a handshake and nodding, before his lunch and talks with Abe. He will also meet relatives of Japanese citizens kidnapped decades ago by North Korean agents to help train spies.
Abe has made the abductions a keystone of his career. The families hope their talks with Trump - the third U.S. president whom they have met - will somehow contribute to a breakthrough in the emotive issue, although experts say progress is unlikely.
North Korea's recent actions, including several missiles that flew over Japan and Pyongyang's sixth and largest nuclear test, have raised the stakes in the most critical international challenge of Trump's presidency.
The U.S. leader has rattled some allies with his vow to "totally destroy" North Korea if it threatens the United States and with his dismissal of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a "rocket man" on a suicide mission.
Abe, however, has staunchly backed Trump's stance that "all options are on the table", including military action, and repeatedly said that now was the time for added pressure, not dialogue "for the sake of dialogue".
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Happy (Belated) Valentine's day :D
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Spring is officially here and even though we've had more than our share of cold, snowy days, April is bound to be warmer, right?
1. Birthday celebrations!
2. A trip to Vegas with Adam and friends. Emerson stayed home with Nana and did great.
3. Warm, sunny days and muddy shoes and pants
4. Grilling outside for the first time this year
5. Red, ripe strawberries
6. Pancake day with friends
7. Meeting my nephew for the first time! And Emerson playing with cousins.
8. That Adam doesn't usually have to work weekends. He worked Saturday and Sunday one weekend and it was hard!
9. A flock of robins in our backyard
10. New, cute rain boots!
11. College basketball! It's been a great year for the Iowa State men's team
12. Reading to Emerson. He's finally to the point where he will sit and listen to a whole book! He even brings them to me to read. I love to read and hope he does too!
13. Playing outside with Emerson. Even on days when it's still only in the 40s, he loves being outside!
14. The wonder of bubbles through the eyes of a toddler
15. A day trip to see family. It's so great they are only 2 hours away!
16. Free Starbucks on my birthday
17. Friends who watched Emerson so Adam and I could go to one of our favorite restaurants, Lucca.
18. New books to read! My mom gave me What Alice Forgot for my birthday and I snagged The Rosie Project: A Novel (it was only $1.99) and The Husband's Secret (currently $5.99) for my Kindle. I have to read as much as I can before baby #2 comes!
19. Maternity jeans. I'm into the 2nd trimester and wearing almost all elastic waste pants and loving it
20. Roasting a whole chicken in the crock pot. Seriously, if you haven't tried this, I highly recommend it. It feeds us for at least 3 days!
21. Ordering tomato plants for the garden
22. The kind person in the Costco parking lot who put my cart back for me
23. Daylight Savings Time bringing lighter evenings and darker mornings
24. We have officially transitioned Emerson to 1 nap a day. I was sad to lose the quiet time during his morning naps, but now we are able to get out and do things like story time at the library and morning play dates.
25. The tap dance of raindrops on windowsills
26. Having more energy in my second trimester
27. Chirping birds even when it's still cold out
28. An unexpected letter in the mail from a friend
29. Lunch dates with friends
30. Having Laura live so close! I don't know what I would do without being able to run over to her house for an impromptu play date and it's so fun to see Lydia and Emerson start to play with each other.
31. Time to blog. After sharing about how I'm finding focus, I feel like I have a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration. Good stuff to come!
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San Luis Obispo County is an ideal location for unforgettable and extraordinary weddings. There are many options to accommodate every wish – from a small, intimate ceremony to a lavish festivity – you can choose from a variety of picturesque settings and venues to make your wedding dreams come true. The natural beauty of the wine country, coastal towns and rolling hills of San Luis Obispo County make the perfect backdrop for one of the most special occasions in your life.
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