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I decided to photograph my photo series at Pierce Beach. What I found interesting about this photographing at Pierce Beach is that I found out that natives use to live here. They found many narrow heads and artifacts all around Pierce Beach. Through my pictures, I chose to go down towards the water and the beach. I liked picture number 2 because the color of the sky being pinkish added more detail into the picture. Also, number 5 is one of my favorites also because you can see many different rocks all together. I did some editing in photoshop with my pictures, especially in number 1 because I wanted to make the sky color brighter and add more color.


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The three were arrested after the dogs arrived at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam in the Netherlands after being transported from Colombia.
The drugs had been surgically concealed in small packets in the underbelly of the dogs.
One of the dogs died and the other is recovering.
A total of seven people were arrested at Stansted Airport Business Park in connection with the incident.
Glenroy Kentish, 27, of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Gregory Graham, 26, of Harrow, Middlesex, and Sophia McPherson, 23, of Luton in Bedfordshire were charged with attempting to import 1.6 kilograms of cocaine.
They appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and were remanded in custody to appear before Harlow Magistrates' Court on 7 October.
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ähhm no.
The last statement of the devs was (so far i know) that our threads are NOT a reservation. The tool will be early announced so that you can prepare you for it.
The only way I see getting past this then is if the devs private messaged all leaders of Companys the tool and they could have it a day earlier or something? But idk I can see alot of Drama in WoR tbh, I already know of WoR drama and the game isn't even out!
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Question for the devs, will it be possible to include custom imagery, like recruitment posters, icons, flags and all that sort of thing on a regimental front page/ application page or similar? Or is that to be limited to forum threads only?
I'd like to recognize that on various dates, in this case November 1861 and May 1862, that this company held at least 2 different elections in respect to replacing commanding officers. Thought that some might find this information useful. The first chapter of the History of the 31st, entitled "FORMATION AND ORGANIZATION", is ripe with references of such elections, 7 to be exact. They seemed to have been prevalent at not only mustering, but also many reorganizations.Company E was enlisted at Monterey, Haveners Store, and Camp Bartow by Felix H. Hull. A few were enlisted by Captain M. Karicofe. Hull served as first commanding officer but was transferred to the brigade quartermaster department where he died on October 31, 1861. First Lieutenant John M. Myers was elected captain on November 23, 1861, but was replaced by Lieutenant Samuel A. Gilmer who was elected captain in the elections of May 1, 1862. Captain Gilmer resigned in January 1863 and was replaced
by Lieutenant Jacob C. Matheny. Lieutenant Matheny was promoted to captain when he assumed command. In the early months of the war the company consisted of 8 officers and 68 men.
source: Muster and Pay Rolls, Thirty-first Virginia Infantry Papers
Here is an excerpt of each, these are for various Company's within the Regiment:
In May of that year the company was reorganized and William W. Garnett was elected Captain.The Reverend J. E. Mitchell was commissioned captain, but resigned on June 20. In July he was succeeded by J. S. Kerr McCutcheon, who was elected captain.First Lieutenant John M. Myers was elected captain on November 23, 1861, but was replaced by Lieutenant Samuel A. Gilmer who was elected captain in the elections of May 1, 1862.In the elections of May, 1861, First Lieutenant George F. Thompson was elected captain. He was captured in 1863. First Lieutenant John W. Bosworth then assumed command..In the reorganization of May 1862, he was elected lieutenant colonel and became second in command of the Thirty-first Virginia Regiment.
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Can there be a way to link Companies to an organized battalion or brigade or even division soon?
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Will Rabbits Eat Cantaloupe?
They're cute and cuddly, but rabbits are a major nuisance for home gardeners. Rabbits eat a variety of plants, including cantaloupe (Cucumis melo), which is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 11. Rabbits are difficult to eradicate from your landscape because even if you remove one, more tend to follow. However, you can prevent them from damaging your cantaloupe and other plants.
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Rabbits love garden plants and vegetables. Cantaloupe fruit is one of the foods they will eat as pets, and that means you might find wild rabbits have been gnawing at the cantaloupe plants in your garden. Look for clean-cut damage on the leaves and stems, too. You can distinguish rabbit feeding from other pests, such as insects, by the tidiness of the damage. Other pests tend to leave jagged edges on stems and leaves. Rabbits also feed close to the ground because they prefer the tender young shoots of your plants.
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Protect your cantaloupe and other plants from rabbit damage by preventing these hopping pests from accessing your garden. Install a 3/4-inch wire mesh fence around the perimeter of your garden. The fence should be at least 24 to 30 inches high because most rabbits won't jump a fence at this height. Choose a 48-inch-tall wire and bend the bottom 6 inches or more outward. Bury the fence at least 6 to 10 inches into the soil. Bending the bottom edge and burying it deep prevents rabbits from digging beneath your fence.
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Specific research objectives
MKT 441/MKT441 Week 5 Final Exam (100% PERFECT ANSWER)
1. A marketing research firm is discussing the possibility of a major project for a real estate company. The research firm has already conducted extensive exploratory research for the project and has been compensated. For the subsequent survey, the top managers in the real estate firm cannot agree on exactly what the specific research objectives should be. What should the marketing research firm do?
a. decline the project
b. conduct more exploratory research
c. tell the top managers what the research objectives should be and do the project
d. agree to do the subsequent project for a lower cost
e. none of the above
2. In establishing the need for marketing research, which of the following would serve as a good decision rule for managers?
a. ensuring that competitors are using marketing research, therefore a company considering marketing research would not be at a competitive disadvantage
b. determining the value to be derived from marketing research
c. determining the cost of conducting marketing research
d. weighing the value derived from the marketing research with the cost of obtaining the marketing research information
e. ensuring that subordinates are in favor of conducting the marketing research
3. Which of the following statements is not true?
a. The Internet is rapidly replacing libraries and other printed materials once used in marketing research
b. The Internet facilitates the distribution of research proposals
c. The Internet facilitates collaboration between supplier and client
d. the publishing and distribution of research reports is facilitated by the Internet
e. none of the above
4. Which of the following represents an application of secondary data?
a. predicting broad changes in culture
b. selecting a street location for a new carwash
c. economic trends forecasting
d. corporate intelligence
e. All of the above are applications of secondary data.
5. Which type of research may begin with, say, exploratory research, and then go on to conduct a full-scale, representative survey?
qualitative research
quantitative research
pluralistic research
focus group research
representative research
6. The percentage of total variation in the dependent variable that is described by the independent variable is expressed by_________.
a. coefficient of determination
b. correlation coefficient
c. coefficient of covariation
d. regression coefficient
e. none of the above
7. The scaling that permits most sophisticated statistical analysis is
nominal scaling
ordinal scaling
interval scaling
ratio scaling
8. When a market research supplier subcontracts out data collection activities to another firm, they are using what kind of a company?
a. Data analysis
b. Field service
c. Quality control
d. Target marketing
e. None of the above
9. It would be unethical for a potential client to steal a marketing research suppliers:
a. methodology
b. survey instrument
c. sample
d. proprietary data analysis techniques
e. all of the above
10. The Bayesian approach to decision making
assigns probabilities to each state of nature based on relative frequency probabilities
uses personal probabilities reflecting the decision makers confidence in the truth of a specific proposition
is based on the principle of insufficient reason
assumes complete ignorance about the true state of nature
11. The best way to improve the response rate of mail interviews is to
offer an incentive
pre-notify people of the survey
use colored questionnaires
use first class mail
none of the above
12. Which of the following is not true about the research process?
a. It is a systematic, planned approach.
b. It ensures that the stages of the research project will be independent of each other.
c. It guides the project from conception to the final analysis and presentation of results.
d. It creates a consistency between the research design and the research purpose.
e. All of these are true.
13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary data?
a. observation data collected for the project at hand
b. might be relevant to the problem at hand
c. gathered previously for another purpose
d. (b) and (c)
e. all are characteristic of secondary data
14. Validity of online surveys depends on
Sample selection
Survey design
Response tendencies
Technology challenges.
All of the above
15. One of the nonprobability methods used for sampling is:
cluster sampling
systematic sampling
convenience sampling
stratified sampling
simple random sample
16. This type of chart is the simplest form of chart and is useful for presenting a measurement taken at several points over time.
a. line chart
b. bar chart
c. pie chart
d. (b) and (c) are equally useful
e. all are equally useful
17. In a beer consumption study, a researcher makes an assumption that males will consume more beer per week than females; this can be stated in a:
research objective
given level of significance
18. Target marketing most closely identifies with which of the following orientations?
a. production orientation
b. systems orientation
c. goal orientation
d. consumer orientation
e. all are part of the requirements for adopting the marketing concept
19. Which of the following is NOT a way marketing research is used by corporate marketing departments to support the marketing decision-making process?
a. To evaluate the ongoing success of operational marketing strategies.
b. To identify new target markets.
c. To measure the quality of customer service and level of satisfaction.
d. To assess changes in the internal environment.
e. All of the above are used to support the marketing decision-making process.
20. Large amounts of money, time, and effort are wasted because requests for marketing information were poorly formulated. The preceding could have been avoided if the researcher had
found out exactly why the information was being sought
stated their objectives more clearly
recognize the opportunity
determine whether the information already exists
all of the above
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If you experience a set back in a goal that you've set for yourself, do not give up. Take it day by day and work at it. Focus on the positive things you've accomplished, and remember tomorrow is a new day. A fresh start. Take on the challenges that are in front of you with your head held high. You can do this!
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Govt has spent too much: Turnbull
MORE than 210 people packed into Alex Surf Club on the Sunshine Coast to hear former opposition leader and multi-millionaire Malcolm Turnbull.
The launch of the LNP Sunshine Coast Business Branch drew all but two of the region's conservative politicians, including members Peter Slipper, Alex Somlyay, wunderkind Wyatt Roy and former member Mal Brough watching in the audience.
Mr Turnbull was feeling the heat yesterday after it was reported on Wednesday night that the opposition's climate change strategy could be easily dropped by sceptics within the party.
However, his speech focused on overspending by the Federal Government, especially on the National Broadband Network, and its economic mismanagement pushing up interest rates.
He said this Labor government "made Gough Whitlam look like a Scottish miser".
"They have simply spent too much," Mr Turnbull said.
"The government should be saving more. It's the only way to relieve pressure on inflation.
"That will hit businesses – especially those not associated with the mining industry."
Mr Turnbull said the roll-out of the NBN, now switched on for Armidale in New South Wales, could be re-designed to cut costs.
"Everyone agrees we need strong broadband.
"We need to decide what is cost effective and what is the most time efficient.
"It is a shocking government – the longer they're in there, the harder it will be to put us back on the right track."
He swiftly navigated questions from the audience, including one on stemming the tide of communism being led by the Greens.
Mr Turnbull told the Daily he had little to say about changes we would see with a change of government, other than better economic management.
He said he thought very highly of our conservative politicians, including Peter Slipper, who once likened Mr Turnbull's decision to back an emissions trading scheme as being "as dodgy as a Zimbabwean election organised by Robert Mugabe".
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Hampton Bays firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate a passenger from a Ferrari after the sports car collided with a pick-up truck Sunday afternoon.
The red 1995 Ferrari was headed east on Montauk Highway when it attempted to make a left turn across two lanes of westbound traffic into the Hampton Atrium parking lot, according to Southampton Town police. Sergeant Michael Joyce said that one driver stopped to let the Ferrari turn, but the Ferrari driver did not realize there was a second lane of westbound traffic. The Ferrari collided with a black 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that was headed west in a right-turn-only lane.
The accident was reported at 12:17 p.m. and Hampton Bays Fire Department, Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance, and town and state police responded.
Neither driver — a 59-year-old Southampton man in the truck and a 67-year-old Westhampton man in the Ferrari — sought medical attention, according to police, but a passenger from each vehicle was hospitalized.
A 58-year-old woman in the pick-up, who was the wife of the driver, was taken to Southampton Hospital, Joyce said. A 56-year-old woman in the Ferrari was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, after firefighters cut off the top of the Ferrari with the Jaws of Life to get her out and put her on a stretcher.
Joyce said there were no critical injuries.
The accident scene was cleared after two hours. Though the crashed vehicles were off the roadway, traffic backed up due to rubber necking and as emergency vehicles responded.


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Despite recent reports that he will not return to New York, Carmelo Anthony had some encouraging things to say about the Knicks on Wednesday, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News (via Twitter). Asked about his meeting with team president Phil Jackson, Anthony said, "It was a great meeting with Phil. It went well." Anthony was also questioned about the addition of new head coach Derek Fisher, who was also part of the sit down. "I like what Phil is doing," Anthony said.
Here are some other tidbits from the Atlantic division:
- The Nets are trying to buy their way into the latter portion of the first round next Thursday, tweets Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. Bondy indicates that Brooklyn has $2MM to offer for a selection — presumably to a contending team with cap and/or roster issues — but cautions that it might not be enough. Brooklyn currently does not have a pick in either round of the draft.
- Tom Moore of Calkins Media examines whether or not Sixers GM Sam Hinkie's paranoia will pay off in next week's draft after Philadelphia media, hoping for a chance to interview Andrew Wiggins, were forced by police to leave the team's practice facility on Monday afternoon.
- Indiana product Noah Vonleh could be a nice backup plan for the Sixers should Wiggins and Joel Embiid go off the board before they pick, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- A league source tells Baxter Holmes of the Boston Globe the Celtics are "not even in the top three" of the Kevin Love sweepstakes. According to Holmes' source, the Timberwolves want to win now, which makes Boston's best trade asset — a bevy of draft picks — much less appealing. However, Holmes opines that the C's are determined to create an enticing offer for Minnesota and may look to get creative.
- All signs point towards the Celtics retaining veteran assistant coach Ron Adams according to Holmes (via Twitter), who reported last week that Adams would interview with the Warriors about a position on Steve Kerr's staff.
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BW3, my local wing joint, has an all-you-can-eat special for $10. Of course, I'm a sloppy eater, and wind up with spicy garlic sauce all over me whenever I eat wings. And heaven forbid should someone call me while I'm dripping in wing sauce, requiring me to fish into my pocket for my phone! If only someone would invent some kind of gripper to allow me to eat wings without slathering myself in sauce! Oh lucky me, someone has: Trongs!
Trongs look like something the Skesis used in The Dark Crystal, which is not at all a bad reason to consider using them. Rather than have your delicate, manicured hands touch the filth of the sauce on wings or ribs, you instead use these modern marvels to move the food from the plate to your gaping maw. These one-size-fits-all utensils are made from dishwasher safe polypropylene. At $5 for six pairs of Trongs, it's not like they'll break the bank.
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Robbers flee with 34-year-old's cash, car and cellphone
The four accused followed the victim's car, intercepted it on eastern highway and beat him up before running away
Four unidentified men robbed a Vikhroli-based businessman onSunday, while he was on his way to a family get-together. Piyush Sureshbhai Raithatha (34), a cloth manufacturer, was driving from his factory in Mumbra to a relative's place in Bhandup, where a family celebration was to take place. According to the victim, a car had been following him the moment he had left hisunit.
"A white car had been chasing me for a very long time. They even tried intercepting me, and on two occasions, I gave them the way, thinking that the driver was in a hurry," said Raithatha inhis statement.
Around 9 pm, when Raithatha reached the Airoli-Bhandup junction (near Bhandup pumping station) on the Eastern Express Highway, he turned on the right indicator, to show that he was going towards Bhandup. This was when the car trailing him sped up and intercepted his.
"Four men in the car suddenly overtook my vehicle and stopped it. Two got out of the car, opened my door and pulled me out. The duo then assaulted me and took me near the service road," added the victim in his statement. Later, they pushed him and ran, following which they fled from the spot with his car. The victim lost his car, his mobile phone and Rs 24,000 in cash.
When the victim's family tried calling his cell phone, the accused disconnected the call and switched off the device. A case was registered at the Navghar police station. The police have been successful in getting CCTV footage from the Thane toll plaza, of the time Raithatha entered Mumbai from Thane.
Officers traced the last location of the accused near Rabale, when the family had tried calling on the robbed phone. The accused have been booked under sections 392 (robbery), 341 (wrongful restraint) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of a common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.
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The amount of cash that businessman Piyush Raithatha was robbed of
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2013 Summer Camps
There are so many summer camps around St. George that I couldn't possible list them all. Instead I am going to provide an overview of what camps are offered and how you can find more information.
Community Education & Recreation
You may have received a Course Catalog in the mail, but if not, you can view the Catalog on-line at: ce.dixie.edu. There are way too many camps to list. I am signing up my kids for the Mini Chef class and the Chess Camp. You can register:
- On-line at ce.dixie.edu
- Dixie State University North Plaza Building, 46 S. 1000 E. in St. George
- St. George Rec Center 285 S. 400 E. in St. George
- Dixie State University Hurricane Edu Center 112 S. 700 W. in Hurricane
- Call 435-652-7675
No Limit Dance Studio Summer Camp
Children ages 3 and Up can tumble, dance, sing, and learn at summer camp starting this June. There will be something for all ages. Camp days are Tuesday through Thursday 10 am – 12 pm starting June 4th. No Limit Dance Studio is located at 293 East telegraph (behind Dominos Pizza) For More information Call 668-9304. Or send a message on the No Limit Facebook page.
Valor Hall Summer Camp
Camps run June 10 – August 1, Monday – Friday. Half Day camp is from 9am – Noon & Full Day Camp is 9am – 4pm for ages 4-12. You can find a discount coupon in the Southern Utah Family & Kids magazine. Valor Hall is located at 631 S. 1100 E. in St. George. Call or e-mail 435-688-9311 email@example.com or visit www.valorhall.com.
Staheli Family Farm – Farm Camp
Farm Camp is for ages 3 and up. Each day kids will learn what it's like to be a farmer. They'll do morning chores and enjoy learning and playing. Kids will have an opportunity to interact with real farm animals. Register on-line at www.stahelifamilyfarm.com. Cost is $65 per child and $55 for each additional child. Choose week long sessions from June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, or 24-28th.
Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum Discovery Day Camp
Each week there is a new topic theme and children will participate in games, arts and crafts, nature walks, and learning. This is a hands-on experience for children to learn about the world and the people and animals in it. This is for children preschool – 5th grade. Children will need a sack lunch daily. Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – 2pm starting May 28th. Cost is $45 a week, but you can get a discount for multiple weeks. Located at 1835 Convention Center Drive in St. George 435-656-0033 www.rosenbruch.org
Washington City Community Center Summer Camp
Science Camp: June 3-26 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) for kids 3-5 years old and 6-9 years old
Art Camp: July 8-31 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) for kids 3-5 years old and 6-9 years old
Safety Town: July 29, 30, & 31 for ages 5-7 years old 8:30-10:30 am & 8-10 years old 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Cost is $25. Kids learn about stranger danger, school safety, home safety, fire safety, bike & crosswalk safety, child ID kits, & more.
Sports Summer Camps: "Little Strikers" Soccer Camp from June 3-5 and "Little Hoopsters" Basketball Camp from June 10-12. Camp is desigend for goys adn girls ages 5-8 years old. Kids will enjoy a variety of fun activities and drills. Cost is $25 per camp which includes t-shirt.
Register at the Washington City Community Center 350 Community Center Drive in Washington 435-656-6360
City of St. George Summer Camps
The city is offering too many camps to list them all, but they include aquatic, art, educational, sports, and specialty camps. You can find the on-line catalog at www.sgcityrec.org under "Youth Programs & Camps". My son wishes he was old enough for the LEGO camps offered.
Safety Town at East Elementary is May 28 – June 7, 2013. This program is for kids going into Kindergarten and 1st Grade this fall. You can register on-line at www.sgcityrec.org
Move It! Camp is designed for 3-5th graders to keep them buys and moving this summer. Sign up for Camp Atlantis Aquatic Camp, boredom Busters, and//or participate in Olympic Day and earn points for a special Move-It prize. You may have seen the Move It calendars come home with your kids this school year. It is a program started by the St. George Marathon to encourage kids to be physically active. Register at the St. George Rec Center, 285 S. 400 E. or on-line at www.sgcityrec.org


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Altcoins => Altcoin discussion => Topic started by: EDR COIN2016 on May 31, 2016, 12:58:25 PM
Cryptocurrency E-Dinar
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5 reasons why bitcoin is better than gold
In many ways cryptocurrency and gold are the same. Both resources are rare; gold rare by nature, while cryptocurrency remarkably is programmed Protocol of the blockchain. Gold and bitcoin can be divided into parts; the gold can melt and turn into small round coins, or even small particles. Each bitcoin can be divided to 0.0001 units. Both resource — interchangeable; each ounce of gold be exchanged for the same.
However, the cryptocurrency has a number of distinctive things:
gold — physical, cryptocurrency — virtual
- gold stored in banks for security purposes and for payment, crypto currencies are stored on your computer and all payments are tracked through the blockchain.
- gold can be stolen physically, while crypto-currencies are vulnerable to hackers.
- gold is available only where it is physically cryptocurrency dostupna wherever there is Internet
- the liquidity of gold is due to its material delivery to the recipient, the liquidity of cryptocurrencies can be done almost instantly at any time.
Asian cryptocurrency E-Dinar has also simplified system of mining. All you need is to buy a certain amount of E-DINAR. After this process of mining starts automatically, and you get 20% of the amount in your cryptocotyle every month!
Making money with E-DINAR just: a contributor can be anyone - from student to pensioner or housewife. Cryptocurrency E-DINAR is a simple and affordable alternative to banks and stock exchanges, where all activity is governed from the centre.
Now the system has over 10,000 users, mostly from Asia, South America and Eastern Europe. Who knows, maybe that cryptocurrency will really be the new alternative to not only the financial system but gold.
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Given that there are many people looking to buy property, with different requirements, it is understandable that there are many different mortgage types to choose from. Each mortgage has been tailored for certain needs and requirements.
There are many things to consider if you are looking for a mortgage and if you need any guidance or advice, we are more than happy to help.
We can take you through the full range of mortgage products and help you find the mortgage that is likely to suit you best.
Why should you re-mortgage?
To ensure that you have the best deal and that you are taking advantage of the best rates on offer, it is important that you review mortgages at least every couple of years. If you blindly stick to your existing mortgage, you miss out on money and cause yourself to pay more.
A re-mortgage occurs when you switch your current mortgage to a new deal, either with your current lender or a different lender. There are many reasons people wish to re-mortgage, including:
• Saving money
• Raising funds
• Not having to move home
• To consolidate debt
• To find the best deal for their needs
There are various mortgage types available when you re-mortgage, and it is vital that you consider all your options. The main mortgage options are reviewed below:
Discount rate
As the name suggests, this style of mortgage offers a discount on the standard variable rate provided by a lender. When the SVR changes, the rate that is paid will often change in line with the SVR fluctuation but in relation to the discount.
You usually find that larger discounts are offered for shorter periods and when the discount rate period ends, you will be transferred back to the lenders SVR.
This is a great option to make savings on the SVR but be aware that there are often significant early repayment charges associated with this mortgage, so if you wish to re-mortgage or move to another lender, it can be costly.
Fixed rate
With a fixed rate loan, the interest rate is set for a defined period. This option provides you with confidence in knowing how much you will pay each month in interest. However, if the base rate falls, you may lose out by paying a more expensive level of interest.
Capped rate
With a capped rate, you can be confident that the interest rate level will not increase beyond a set level for a defend period. If you are looking for confidence in knowing your monthly payments won't go above a certain level, this is a smart option. However, the rates are generally higher than the fixed rate option.
Tracker rate
This option offers you confidence in knowing the rate you pay moved in line with the base rates. Of course, if the base rate increases, the amount you pay will increase, so be aware of this aspect.
Cashback mortgages
A cashback mortgage usually offers a lump sum when the mortgage has been arranged and taken out. This can help buyers to furnish their home or pay off any other form of debt such as a credit card debt.
It is helpful to get cash when you need it but this benefit is usually offered with the standard variable rate and there is not much flexibility with the mortgage.
Droplock mortgages
This style of mortgage allows you to start off with a tracker or discount mortgage but then change to a fixed rate mortgage without any early payment charges. If interest rates look set to rise, this style of mortgage allows you to initially benefit from appealing rates and then protect yourself from expected rises.
Offset mortgages
An offset mortgage enables you to offset your mortgage balance with any funds in savings or a current account. You pay interest on the net balance of the accounts.
What are the steps involved with re-mortgaging?
As your property deeds are already registered under your name and details, re-mortgaging is a much simpler process than taking out a new mortgage. The simplest process comes when you re-mortgage with our existing lender but re-mortgaging with a new lender isn't that much more difficult. We are on hand to provide support and we are more than happy to take you through the process from beginning to end.
The lender will require a valuation of your property to ensure they are happy there is sufficient value in the property for them to lend to you.
You will need to apply for a re-mortgage in the manner you would apply for a mortgage, and this is underwritten by the lender, who need to see evidence that the loan has been maintained so far. The lender will then provide you with an offer. Conveyancing work must then be carried out, ad local searches will be undertaken.
The solicitor involved with the process will make sure the previous lender is paid when the new mortgage funds are provided and if there are additional funds being borrowed, these will be released upon competition.
What are the costs of re-mortgaging?
You should find that re-mortgaging incurs fewer costs than when the costs associated with buying a property. This is because many of the charges and tasks associated with buying a property are not present or relevant.
Tasks not involved with re-mortgaging include stamp duty, prominent legal fees and homebuyer's survey. Fees which can arise during the re-mortgaging process include:
• Early repayment fees
• Valuation fees
• Arrangement fees from the lender
• Broker and booking fees
• Legal fees
• A discharge fee from the previous lender
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After a long climb, Macau - one of the largest casino gaming destinations in the world -has started to lose favor among analysts. Several brokerage houses like Nomura Securities and Wells Fargo have slashed their expectations on 2014 revenue growth for Macau. Nomura Securities cut its revenue growth forecast from 17% to 14% while Wells Fargo reduced its revenue projection for the month of May from 14-16% to 10-14%.
What's Behind the Short-Term Pessimism?
Per the analysts, credit crunch issues in mainland China, onslaught on illegal money transfers especially in VIP gaming from mainland China to Macau, and last but not the least, a broad-based slowdown in China have all hit the near-term revenue growth expectation for the gaming haven (read: China ETFs Tumbling on Fears of Credit Crunch ).
Investors should note that the money fled to Macau's VIP gaming from mainland China last year totaled about $1 trillion compounding China's credit crisis. This has required some crackdown on the money-flow by the Chinese government, resulting in reduced VIP activities.
Further, a likely legalization of gambling in Japan is also posing threats to Macau's industry-wide numbers as it will intensify the competition for Asian gamblers. Nomura noted that VIP gaming, which accounts for a major share of Macau gross gaming revenue, is normally low margin in nature. Thus, a soft gross revenue figure failed to trickle down to the bottom line.
Long-term is Still Bright
With all being said, long-term fundamentals for Macau look bright at this stage. First, as per Nomura, Macau casinos continue to switch their VIP gaming rooms to cater to the continuously growing mass market which is likely to generate double profitability than the VIP segment.
Thus, this conversion might result in a higher bottom line in the latter half of the year. In fact, Nomura Securities which reduced its forecast on Macau reiterated its individual forecasts on MGM, Wynn and Las Vegas Sands - the major casino gaming players of Macau.
Also, if one forgets the market, the underlying potential of these casino operators is quite high. Notably, Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts are planning for an IPO to foray to into the Japanese market once the casino business is legalized there (read: WisdomTree Debuts 5 Hedged Japan Sector ETFs ).
These companies are all set to construct multi-billion dollar integrated resorts. Basically, these companies seek to reproduce their successful model in Macau in the other un-tapped markets. The gambling resort industry in Japan could grow to $40 billion-a-year by 2025, as estimated by CLSA Ltd, implying that it would be Asia's second largest gambling hub.
How to Play?
Investors can use this short-term hiccup, but keeping in mind the long-term potential, as a nice buying opportunity. Over the last one month, WYNN Resorts and MGM gained about 4.68% and 1.42% while Las Vegas Sands shed 3.57%. Notably, over the last three-month period, the trio shed in the range of 6.5% to 10.8%. Thus, investors can easily buy on the recent dip and capitalize on long-term prospects (read: Bet on Gaming ETF for Macau Mania, Superb Casino Earnings ).
While single stock picks are always an option, a basket approach would be a prudent choice as it will help investors realize the benefits of the entire space through a single product and also allow investors to weather company-specific risks.
Below we have highlighted two ETFs - Market Vectors Gaming ETF ( BJK ) and PowerShares Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment Portfolio (PEJ)- that have considerable exposure in these leisure companies:
BJK in Focus
The fund looks to track the Market Vectors Global Gaming Index and provides investors direct exposure to the casino gaming market. The product has so far been overlooked by investors as is evident from its paltry volume of about 30,000 shares daily.
The fund has an AUM of $64 million which is invested in 46 holdings. The product is somewhat expensive as it charges 65 bps in fees per year which is on the higher end of the expense ratio prevailing in consumer discretionary ETFs.
All three abovementioned companies have found places in the top-10 holdings of the fund with a considerable share. Both the top companies - Sands China and Las Vegas Sands - have about 14% exposure in BJK.
MGM China holdings (about 5.22%) and MGM Resorts International (4.21%) call for more than 9% of the fund. Wynn Macau (3.9%) and Wynn Resorts Ltd (5.56%) also accounted for more than 8% of BJK.
BJK lost about 5.8% this year. The product holds a Zacks ETF rank of 3 or Hold rating with a High risk outlook.
PEJ in Focus
Though the fund has a small tilt toward the casino and gaming market with about 12% exposure, Las Vegas Sands (4.71%) and Wynn Resorts Ltd (4.60%) had places in the top 10 holdings of the ETF.
PEJ looks to track the dynamic Leisure and Entertainment Intellidex Index. This smart beta ETF focuses on criteria like price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action and value before including any stock in its portfolio (read: 'Dynamic' ETFs to Energize Your Portfolio ).
The fund invests about $163 million in assets in 30 holdings. It charges a slightly higher fee of 63 basis points per year. PEJ lost about 4.25% this year but gained some footing over the past month. PEJ was up about 1.85% in the last one month. It currently carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 or Strong Buy rating with a Medium risk.
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At last night's Boulder City Council meeting, the Boulder City Attorney requested a six month moratorium for medical marijuana businesses. On the surface, this sounded like a good idea – keep new businesses from coming in for six months. However, the reality was that the proposed moratorium was intended to prevent existing businesses from bringing on investment, transfer the business to a new owner, expand the existing business or transfer to a new location. With the very real threat of Federal prosecution looming over the industry, the moratorium would prevent medical marijuana businesses from being able to move out of harm's way.
In response, I drafted a letter to the City Council and, in particular, Councilperson K.C. Becker. I proposed that the moratorium not include existing businesses. Councilperson Becker took the letter and crafted a new ordinance that excluded existing businesses. After several hours of wrangling and heartfelt testimony from myself and several medical marijuana business owners, employees and patients, the City Council adopted the Becker Ordinance, City of Boulder Ordinance Number 7834. The ordinance permits existing businesses to proceed as usual.
In the waning moment of the public hearing, the moratorium was amended, as follows:
1. The moratorium for new businesses was extended until 11/9/12;
2. Existing businesses will be able to move forward with expansion, investment, sale and relocation after 3/8/12; and
3. New fees we added for change of business entity ($2,000), addition of financiers ($2,000), modification of premises ($3,000) and change of business manager ($150).
Finally, approximately 21 medical marijuana centers were identified as being in harm's way of Federal prosecution. Those centers located within 1000 ft. of licensed day cares, schools (including the University of Colorado) and public housing units are a risk. Accordingly, I suggest that if you, or anyone you know, is within this danger zone the business should immediately obtain a new location before Federal prosecution visits the City of Boulder. I know this is a tough situation, but the prospect of federal prison should be incentive enough.
Update on Colorado Medical Marijuana, final meeting with Dan Hartman
Dear Friends,
As you know, Mr. Dan Hartman was removed from his position as Director of the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division due primarily to the efforts of our Attorney General, John Suthers. On the last day as Director, I met with Mr. Hartman to answer many of the questions posed by our clients and colleagues:
1. Q: If a MMB that was locally banned (i.e., Fort Collins, Longmont, etc.) withdraws its application and then moves to a favorable jurisdiction, when can they begin operation?
A: The local authority must approve the business, then MMED will move forward with state approval. The MMB will receive preference in the processing of the application.
2. Q: Can a MMC sell to a primary caregiver?
A: Only if the primary caregiver's patient is homebound and the appropriate home delivery request has been approved by MMED.
3. Q: Can a MMC sell to a patient who has valid paperwork on file with the MMC?
A: No. A valid MMJ registry card must be presented every time, including patients that have assigned the MMC as their primary center.
4. Q: Can MMCs trade an equal amount of MMJ with another MMC without implicating the 70/30 rule?
A: No. There are no "trades" permitted. Payment from one MMC to the other MMC is required and there must be paperwork evidencing the transaction.
5. Q: Can a MMC sell kief hash and/or bubble hash wholesale to other MMCs without implicating 70/30?
A: The answer was not clear. Mr. Hartman acknowledged that hash does not count against allowable inventory and is treated like other infused products. However, he stated that it counts against 70/30. At this point, Mr. Hartman advised that hash is a problematic issue and will be addressed in future rule making. Stay tuned.
6. Q: Does a homebound patient have to assign the MMC as their primary center in order to receive a home delivery?
A: No. See #2 above. The sale is to the patients primary caregiver, who will deliver the medicine pursuant to authorization by MMED. This means that any homebound patient must assign a primary caregiver.
7. Q: Does hash count against allowable inventory?
A: No. See #5 above.
8. Q: Does the sale of trim count against 70/30?
A: This is complicated. If the trim is provided to a MIP and the MIP uses the trim to create an infused product, which product is then provided back the MMC only and not sold to any other MMCs, then it does not count against 70/30. However, if the trim is used by the MIP and the MIP sells the infused products to any MMC other than the MMC that provided to trim, it counts against the selling MMC's 70/30.
9. Q: Can employees of a MMJ Vendor (i.e., has a MMED Vendor license) be under 21?
A: Not if the employee will be in a restricted access area for any reason.
10. Q: Will the 7/1/12 moratorium be extended?
A: Not in Mr. Hartman's opinion. Mr. Hartman stated that MMED will not request it and the legislature "is in no mood to hear anything else about MMJ" at this point.
City of Boulder Medical Marijuana Business Moratorium
The Boulder City Attorney, Mr. Thomas Carr, recently requested and was granted a moratorium regarding medical marijuana businesses in the City of Boulder. The moratorium is expected to be extended for 6 months. I suspect this is a prelude to a request from Mr. Carr that the City Council enact a "cap" on the number of medical marijuana businesses in the City.
This is highly problematic. The moratorium affects existing businesses, not just new businesses. Under the current ordinance, the City requires a new license in the event the business wants to, or needs to, change locations. A new license is also required in order to transfer the business to a new owner. By contrast, the State of Colorado amends the existing license for both scenerios and does not require a new license.
In view of the recent Federal threat of criminal prosecution and civil forfeiture for landlords and medical marijuana businesses located within 1000 feet of a school, this is quite terrifying. For instance, if a medical marijuana business is within 1000 feet of a school (CU?, a day care?), the Feds require the business to move within 45 days. The City of Boulder moratorium makes this impossible.
Finally, the City's actions demonstrate veiled hostility and fear toward the medical marijuana industry. The moratorium is likely only a first step. It is incumbent on all City of Boulder medical marijuana businesses to band together and oppose any further interference with medical marijuana businesses, which are the most regulated businesses in the history of the State of Colorado. City officials need to be reminded that they are representatives of the citizens of Boulder and personal political agendas have no place in representative government. If they are unwilling to support the industry, they need to be replaced with people who support local and state law regarding medical marijuana. Please attend the 2/7/12, 7:00 p.m., public hearing and let the Council know that further regulation, including the proposed moratorium, will not be tolerated.
Federal crackdown on Colorado Medical Marijuana
As you may know, the Federal Government is now attempting to crack down on Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries and other medical marijuana businesses. Last week, the Feds sent letters to several medical marijuana businesses that were located within 1000 feet of a school. The letters instructed the businesses to close within 45 days or face federal prosecution and civil forfeiture. The Feds are also targeting the landlords.
By way of review, the Feds purported authority over state medical marijuana programs stems from a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court Case, Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, which can be viewed at:
A close reading of this case reveals that Colorado medical marijuana business regulations are very different from California. Recall that medical marijuana businesses in Colorado must be owned by two year state residents, there is no reciprocity for out-of-state medical patients and the state requires that the businesses grow their own medicine under strict state supervision. This scheme could possibly carve out an exception to federal authority over Colorado medical marijuana. Now if we only had an attorney general who was interested in supporting Colorado citizens and Colorado laws instead of taking pot shots at Obamacare…. Stay tuned.


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Viabol RX Review
There is nothing more frustrating than failure to become rock hard during love making. It`s an aspect that destroys a man's confidence and pride.
Unfortunately, as we grow older, our once vibrant bodies lose their youth and deteriorate. Testosterone levels go down, reducing libido and overall muscle bulk and energy.
Unchecked, low libido has the potential to break up marriages. That is the reason why men buy all kinds of products to boost their libido.
An example of these products is the viabol Rx. But is it safe for you? Read the review below and find out.
Company behind
Viabol Rx is designed by a start up company in the United States of America. The company is fairly new to this industry and its products are not well tested to guarantee safety for their users. As such, it`s a risk to use any product from this company.
What Viabol RX Claims?
Viabol Rx is supplement that is designed to boost testosterone levels in your body. With that said, the manufactures say viabol Rx will do the following for you.
- Improved libido: High testosterone levels, improves your sex life drastically. You will last longer in bed and will be rock hard.
- Energy: Viabol Rx improves your overall body's metabolism. This results into improved energy levels all day long.
- Increased muscle bulk: The increased testosterone levels spark a rapid muscle growth that will improve your overall masculine look.
Viabol Rx is a concoction of natural products that are blended together to create this product. The main ingredients include the following.
- Muira Pauma: This is one ingredient that is found in many enhancement supplements. It reduces your bodies overall fatigue and stress levels, helping you respond efficiently to sexual stimulus.
- L-Arginine: This naturally occurring amino acid improves the blood circulation in the body. This leads to improved blood flow to the penis, helping you become harder for long.
- Saw Palmetto: This ingredient helps prevent premature ejaculation which can be quite disappointing to your partner.
How does Viabol Rx Work?
Viabol Rx works in quite a simple but effective way. It boosts testosterone levels in your body which in turn improves libido. It also boosts muscle growth.
Viabol Rx Pros
- Improved sex life
- Improved energy levels
- Increased muscle bulk
- It elevates sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction
Viabol Rx Cons
- Very expensive
- Contains severe side effects
- Not well tested, hence safety not guaranteed
- Has been shown to lead to prostate cancers
Viabol Rx Results
Viabol Rx has been shown to provide short term results. This means your symptoms will come back immediately you stop using it.
Is Viabol Rx a scam?
Keep away from this product by all means. It is meant to make you dependant on it for the rest of your life.
Final Verdict
Its sole aim is to keep you buying it and will eventually lead to prostate cancer. If possible, there are many other products in the market out there that will definitely give better results and are certainly safer to use. Your health and safety come first.


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RYA Competent Crew Course on a Classic Wooden Boat
The RYA Competent Crew Course is very much a hands on course for complete beginners or for those with some experience of yachts and now wish to have a solid foundation of seamanship. If you are a dinghy sailor and wish to cross over to larger vessels the Competent Crew Course will provide that stepping stone.
We want you to develop a love of sailing, and the best way to make a start on any boat is to feel you are a vital and competent part of the crew. As you would expect from Classic Sailing, the teaching yachts we use are classic wooden boats that turn heads wherever they go! On the RYA Competent crew course, we will teach you the seamanship skills of steering, setting sails, reefing, and tying knots with conviction! The course is about going places, so you can experience a wide range of sailing experiences:- anchoring in remote bays, mooring in sheltered rivers, coming alongside harbour walls or pontoons and night sailing. The skills you learn will be relevant for modern yachts, but after the RYA competent crew course you should also feel at home on traditional boats and tall ships with blocks and tackles.
There is a whole new language to learn and by the end of the week you won't be fazed by terms like sheet, fender, windlass or 'bear away' and all the things that make going on board a yacht a bit bewildering and intimidating.
Previous experience for the Competent Crew Course: -
None. You can be a complete beginner that has never stepped on a boat before.
It is also good for those who have done a bit of yacht, keel boat or dinghy sailing and want to be sure they have the basics to sail bigger boats where you can go cruising and live on board.
Learn More about the actual course and some of the things you will be learning. the RYA Competent Crew Course Syllabus.
Competent Crew Course Syllabus
Moosk has Competent Crew Courses from Falmouth and Plymouth. Golden Vanity is ideally placed in Brixham to explore South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From Lands End to Berry Head, Cornwall and Devon offers fantastic sailing waters, friendly ports and secluded locations to explore.
If you want to learn to sail a yacht, but like the look of our vessels, the following the Competent Crew Course would be the best all round option for a newcomer to sailing. The instructor to student ratio is officially 1 to 5 and on Moosk and Golden Vanity there is a RYA instructor as skipper and usually another experienced sailor as a cook/mate to learn from.
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Moosk is a gaff yawl with 2 masts. She can sail with just a mainsail and staysail or spread her wings and set mizzen, mizzen staysail and a jib out on her long bowsprit. She has a long deep keel so sails well and her engine is mounted on the centre-line so she is well behaved under engine too. In her sail training role under instruction young people take charge of her and bring her alongside pontoons so she is already a proven sea school boat.The charity that operates Moosk is also a full recognised RYA Training Establishment so she issues RYA certificates in her own right (assuming you have completed the syllabus).
These 6 day courses provide longer sea time and less pressure than those schools which offer a 5 day course. A four hour night passage is a compulsory part of the course but it is very often also the highlight of the voyage. It's a great team effort with pilotage, communication, lookout duty and command skills.
Those studying for Competent Crew can if they have the ability complete sections of the Day Skipper practical syllabus and see what they need to do for the next step up the ladder to being your own skipper.
Golden Vanity
Golden Vanity is 53 feet long overall and 20 tonnes. Getting to grips with a yacht this size is not difficult with the expert tuition you will receive. The real bonus is that your confidence will soar and after Golden Vanity modern yachts will feel like mere toys.
Built in 1908 as a yacht for local artist Arthur Briscoe, at A.W.Gibbs' yard at Galmpton on the Dart, she followed almost exactly the same design as the traditional working boats of the day and was fully renovated in the 1980's.
Golden Vanity's long and exciting history involves a variety of owners who used her for cruising far and wide, including several transatlantic crossings and is now part of the UK National Historic Ships Register of core vessels.
With her wide wooden decks and a characterful interior Golden Vanity makes for a good stable platform when you are beginning to learn about sailing. As she sails with a skipper and a mate/cook you will get plenty of individual attention and excellent food. She takes 5 students for RYA courses and you will leave her decks feeling wiser and more confidant in becoming your own skipper.


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Castello di Amorosa – Dario Sattui's Modern Day Medieval Wonder
By Kaye Cloutman, Photography by AK Sandhu
The sun leaned into the western sky this perfect spring afternoon as I wandered up the path toward the entrance to one of Napa's most recent and spectacular attractions – Castello di Amorosa. This 21st century rendering of a beautiful 13th century medieval castle appears on the hillside as if it were transported thru time unscathed. The product and passion of owner Dario Sattui, this incredible piece of architecture was hand-crafted using many authentic tools and techniques of its original era, and took almost 15 years to complete. Until you descend into the lower reaches of this beautiful castle, you won't see many of the high-technology features that make this a state-of-the-art wine production facility. The castle could surely stand on its own as a tourist attraction but Dario Sattui comes from a long line of established and proud vintners and Castello di Amorosa sits on some of the finest soil in all Napa Valley. Almost overnight, the wines made here were winning awards and garnering attention from critics worldwide.
Dario Sattui is in many ways a figure as large as life, and it was a pleasure to get to sit down and have a chat with him this lazy spring afternoon. It was apparent from his firm handshake and the twinkle in his eye that this is a man who, like his castle, was relatively untouched by the passage of time. Also quickly evident was his passion for all things medieval, and our shared appreciation of the digging and labor involved in restoring or recreating a piece of history, especially one as large as Castello di Amorosa. Apologizing for his verbose nature, it was clear Dario Sattui has utterly enjoyed his life and times and frankly he had nothing to apologize for – here was a man whose history was truly worthy of discussion at length.
Being the great-grandson of one of California's first vintners has its rewards – among them is getting the opportunity to learn the craft in great detail including family recipes and trade secrets and having all this knowledge passed down from his elders. After college he travelled Europe in an old VW Bus for a time and it was during this period that he developed his affinity for Medieval architecture. When he returned to California in the mid-1970's he set about restoring the family vineyard and in so doing, he created a small village with a European feel and used a marketing approach that appealed directly to consumers. In the first year of operation, the business was profitable, and todayV. Sattui Wineryproduces 40,000 cases of wine each year. The success of V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena became the fuel for Dario's dream of building Castello di Amorosa in nearby Calistoga.
And then there were the wines… I honestly did not truly expect much from them at first. One may initially think that the real gem here is the Castle, but I was wrong. Blown away with the tastes and aromas of 4 particular wines, I found myself hoarding bottles before I left for home. I really don't fancy sweet wines much but the bottles of Gioia and La Fantasia have a great deal of merit to their names. The Gioia Rosato Di Sangiovese is an Italian style rosé with bright aromas of cherry, spice and ripe berries. Lovely black raspberry, plum and strawberry flavors in the mouth and just a hint of sweetness leads to a creamy, round finish. It is a perfect sipping or warm weather wine. Meanwhile, La Fantasia which is an Italian style soft sparkling wine which is lower in alcohol, naturally sweet and refreshing with bright aromas of cherry, exotic flowers and wild berries. Darker in color than most rosé -style wines, this is loaded with flavor and has more structure. It is absolutely packed with black raspberry, plum and strawberry flavors in the mouth and ample sweetness which leads to a creamy, round finish.
The real winners for my taste buds though are the 2008 Bien Nacido Reserve Chardonnay and the 2007 Il Barone Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. The Chardonnay, which is a ripe and fruity wine, with tangerine and flowery orange blossom complemented by exotic pear, fig, and honeydew melon aromas and a creamy, toasty oak bouquet. Silky and mouth-filling, this is an impressive style of concentration and intense flavors of tropical fruit, peach and hazelnut that are harmonious and provide a delicious, lingering aftertaste. Great paired with appetizers, herb-roasted chicken andrich seafood dishes. Need to relax and unwind fast… really fast? Then this is the bottle for you. The 2007 Il Barone Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon has recently earned 94 points from wine critic Robert Parker and 100 points from me. The aroma will delightfully enrapture you and the taste is second to none. This brilliant blend boasts an opaque purple color as well as a beautiful sweet nose of blackberries, black currants, camphor, subtle toasty oak, and espresso roast. Rich and full-bodied with sweet tannin, a hint of smoked meats, deep fruit, and impeccable balance, purity, and texture, this stunning wine should drink nicely for 15-20 years.
The tour and tasting is priced at $31.00 per person and well worth it. The tasting room provides a romantic intimate setting conducive to a holistic indulging of the senses. Castello Di Amorosa has occasional medieval inspired events wherein people are invited to wear their mid-Victorian outfits to relive and enjoy old-world drinking, dining, jostling and dancing. The medieval banquet I recently attended certainly beats any Halloween or costume party I've gone to in the past. And then there's the staff. There is much to say about an establishment when the employees love their boss like they do their own father. "This castle is just like our giant playground and he rewards us for taking care of it and having fun" Shelly exclaimed joyfully.
Currently Dario is preoccupied with a new project; Castello delle Serre in Italy. A jewel of the Tuscan countryside, Castello delle Serre majestically sits at the top of the charming medieval town of Serre di Rapolano. This is the passage into the Crete Senesi, the area that has sparked the worldwide love affair with Tuscany. Dario Sattui may well be in his late sixties but the man clearly displays a youthful exuberance and charismatic aura that is notably appreciated and respected all over. Just like his wines, Dario Sattui well represents the old adage… "One does not get older, one just gets better".
Dario's Suggested Reads
Italian Splendor: Great Castles, Palaces, and Villas By Roberto Schezen
Rizolli, 420 pages, $85.00
This is a lavishly illustrated tour through fifty magnificent villas and palaces built by the Italian aristocracy. From peaceful country retreats in Tuscany and the Veneto and impressive urban residences in Rome and Siena to fortress-like castles and grand villas in Trieste and Sicily, this book showcases the works of some of the most famous artists and architects of all time. Palladio, Raphael, and Veronese, among others, each contributed to create the most divine and otherworldly atmospheres ever to grace Italian art and architecture. In these pages, one is permitted behind the often imposing gates and facades to get a glimpse of a lifestyle that seems almost unimaginable in the twenty-first century.
The Medieval Fortress: Castles, Forts and Walled Cities of the Middle Ages by J.E. Kaufmann, Joseph Kaufmann, H.W. Kaufmann and Robert M. Jurga
Combined Publishing, 320 pages, $39.99
The great walled castles of the medieval world continue to fascinate the modern world. Today, the remains of medieval forts and walls throughout Europe are popular tourist sites. Unlike many other books on castles, The Medieval Fortress is unique in its comprehensive treatment of these architectural wonders from a military perspective. The Medieval Fortress includes an analysis of the origins and evolution of castles and other walled defenses, a detailed description of their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline. The authors, acclaimed fortification experts J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann, explain how the military strategies and weapons used in the Middle Ages led to many modifications of these structures. All of the representative types of castles and fortifications are discussed, from the British Isles, Ireland, France, Germany, Moorish Spain, Italy, as far east as Poland and Russia, as well as Muslim and Crusader castles in the Middle East. Over 200 photographs and 300 extraordinarily detailed technical drawings, plans, and sketches by Robert M. Jurga accompany and enrich the main text.
Allen Brown's English Castles by R. Allen Brown
Boydell Press, 231 pages, $ 29.95
Castle studies have been shaped and defined over the past half-century by the work of R. Allen Brown. His classic English Castles, renamed here to acknowledge its definitive approach to the subject, has never been superseded by other more recent studies, and is still the foundation study of the English, and Welsh, castles built between the Norman Conquest and the mid 1500s. As the subject evolved, so too did this book, and for the most recent edition a considerable amount of French comparative material was added, though it remains essentially a study of English castles. For Allen Brown, castles were fortified residences (or residential fortresses), and developed, from European precursors, to support political and social realities as the Norman and Angevin kings secured their realm. Once these political ends had been largely met, the castle and castle-building entered a period of decline, and domestic and military interests went in opposite directions. This book, with numerous photographs and plans, remains the outstanding guide to the origins, purpose and identity of the great castles of England and Wales.
Take Note!
After decades of research, planning, and studying medieval castles throughout Italy and the rest of Europe, Dario Sattui began his marathon building project in 1993, spanning nearly 14 years. The Castello has evolved to include over 121,000 square feet, 107 rooms, 8000 tons of hand-squared stones, 8 levels (4 above ground and 4 below), 900 feet of caves, a great hall with a 500-year-old fireplace and two-story Italian frescoes, a drawbridge, dungeon and torture chamber, stables, medieval church, a lake, and arguably the single most impressive wine barrel room in the U.S., constructed with ancient Roman cross-vaulted ceilings.
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One of the greatest strengths of the
UK Gospel music scene is its ability
to offer up as part of its mainstream
music genres that in many other
markets will either be virtually
nonexistent, or - at best - on its
remote fringes.
Case in point: House Music.
Gospel Standards
While House is no doubt still the primary preserve of the club scene, House remixes of new and classic Gospel standards spill out of the club circuit on to our mainstream social feeds, blogs and radio - a tradition dating back at least a couple of decades, if not more.
The uplifiting message of the Gospel was perfect inspiration for clubbers, and it was only a matter of time before some of the more adventurous DJs and producers started fusing both elements.
Maverick DJ
Back when church and club music had only just started to merge (much to the chagrin of many of the faithful), the spearhead of this transition was the maverick DJ.
One of those foolhardy souls was Richard White.
Vinyl Preacher
Richard started out as a DJ in London's first Christian Clubs in early '90s under the name of the 'Vinyl Precher', going on to work as a Studio assistant on Choice FM (now Capital Xtra) Gospel show from 1993-1997.
On leaving radio he went on to start a music management company in 1997, managing vocalists for Dance music releases and working with various independent and major labels and a number of different producers.
Each 2 Their Own
2001 saw the creation of production outfit Each 2 Their Own with the release of the Soulful House-flavoured The Promise EP following in 2003.
A long music hiatus followed while Richard worked on TV Projects, but Each 2 Their Own continued, releasing several bootleg remixes of familiar Gospel artists on Social media (from Four Kornerz to Mary Mary to Heather Headley to Kirk Franklin).
After receiving a great club and radio response and tens of thousand hits with no real promotion, the journey had to continue.
Stomp Music Returns
Richard is back, and now signed as an artist to Stomp Music (launching mid 2015).
Stomp has put the proveribal pedal back to the metal: January and February 2015 saw Each 2 Their Own release two DJ-only promo tracks as tasters for forthcoming material: Andrae Crouch's 'Got Me Some Angels' and Yolanda Adams' 'Be Blessed', both receiving DJ, Club and radio support in the UK, US and across Europe.
Radio Show
Richard as Each 2 Their Own has just started a new weekly radio show on Saturday nights on Kent Christian Radio: EACH 2 THEIR OWN IN SESSION, as well as being regular 'Mini-mix' contributors to UCBExtra as part of the BEATS show.
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Walking through the streets of Longyan, China my head is on a constant swivel. While everyday life to the locals here is predictable, for this 300 lb American it's anything but. If you are not following me on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube you need to start. I find something new here everyday and I try to capture the moment with pictures and video. Words can't do this place justice.
On our morning walk to the market a few days ago, through a fence I saw an older women cutting up fresh ginger, and she had a lot of it. An entire bucket full, slowly slicing away at them, laying the slices onto large sheet pans made of bamboo. From what I could tell she had about 5 sheet pans chuck full of the underrated root vegetable meticulously laid out to ensure each slice wasn't impeding on another space. It peaked my interest, so with my broken Mandarin, I asked what the ginger was for (phew! by now my wife had caught up and she took over the conversation, with me begging her to ask the questions I wanted). I love this, this is why I am infatuated with this city. The lady invited us into her humble home and my wife and I sat intrigued.
She pulled out a plastic jar full of what looked like brown sugar cubes. It immediately occurred to me that this had something to do with the ginger. It's an food art form that has been passed down many generations. My wife then explained to me this stuff is hard to find. Companies have tried to replicate it, but have failed, this was the real stuff. Fresh ginger sliced and sat to dry in the clean Longyan air for 3 days. The slices are then taken through a hand churned mill and ground to a powder, like ginger flour. When you walk into their house the smell of ginger is intense, I loved it. As we pressed her on the next step in the making process the description of how it's made ends. It is literally an "ancient Chinese secret". They explained to us that the recipe is passed down the oldest child. If he/she doesn't want to accept responsibility they move onto the next child. This is important stuff and with all Chinese customs it is important, in a world of iphones, streaming video and social media, in China, respecting history is taught at an early age and is demanded from parents.
My next question was about the ginger, where does it come from, will any ginger from the market work? The answer was in immediate "NO". The ginger used has to come from the mountains of their native village. Grown in a soil that has been home to the root vegetable for years. It's a much more intense, spicy, soothing taste that also has many more medicinal benefits compared to others. Once the power is formed it is mixed with fermented black beans, other "top secret" beans and cooked down. From there it is dried again and then cut into cubes to eat. (Even though we tried to press them on seeing the drying process and how it is actually made, with a smile they refused). My wife asked them about purchasing the product and where it is marketed. This is perhaps why it's hard to find. They don't sell or market it. It's 100% hand made and not made for the masses. It's eaten within the family and shared with guests. It's eaten by mothers shortly after giving birth or to eat when you are not feeling well. The taste? The texture is was like brown sugar, but not sweet. You can taste the ginger immediately, but does not overpower you until it's dissolved. In the end you taste the black beans and you get the crunch of the "secret beans". As you swallow it there a cooling like feeling and then a bit of spice. After letting it sit for a few minutes the craving starts again and 3 or 4 pieces in you start to realize that maybe you should save some for tomorrow. It's like a candy, but not too sweet.
The old couple was gracious and seemed very happy with a sense of pride to share their tradition with us. We were able to walk away with 2 small pickle jar sized containers of our newly found treat (we left a nice little "donation" for them since family tradition says you can't "sell" it.) My wife and I then walked across the street to our favorite Chinese Street Market, my wife slowly nibbling away at here sugar cube of ginger, and me? My head was on a swivel looking for our next great find.
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