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Alfa International Group, are set to expand their portfolio of luxury brands with the signing of The East India Company franchise for Saudi Arabia. The franchise agreement includes The East India Company Fine Foods Retail, In-store food & beverage, stand-alone restaurants, and extends to the supply to luxury hotels and premium fine dining.
The partnership is a key strategic move for Alfa International, a majority shareholding of Al Khozama Management, strengthening their luxury brand portfolio in both the fine food and hospitality sectors, and directly complementing their established luxury fashion brands.
Prince Turki, CEO of Alfa International Company commented; "The East India Company (London) is a British brand that is, without a doubt, considered one of the most prestigious brands in the world leading the fine tea industry with a rich and unmatched history of success over the past four centuries. ALFA sees that as a great opportunity to partner with such a great business leader enriching its portfolio and enhancing its market presence and experience introducing the best of the best to the Saudi market. This mega deal will add a lot of value to ALFA International Company".
The roll out is scheduled to commence in January 2017 with the first East India Company store & café located in Harvey Nichols in the Al Faisaliah Tower, a flagship location of Al Khozama Management, in the heart of Riyadh's central business and retail district. Additional sites are planned over the next three years in Riyadh, Jedhha and Al Khobair.
Sanjiv Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director of The East India Company commented; "We are delighted to be partnering with, Alfa International across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We view this market as a key strategic move in our global expansion and one that enables us to significantly increase our brand presence in the region. Anyone who experiences The East India Company feels a fusion of influences, built up across generations, across nations and across cultures. Remarkable connections, made by passionate pioneers – it is with this sentiment that we bring our unique and immersive sensory experience to customers through our retail stores and our new all-day dining concept 'Since 1600'."
The East India Company, since its creation in 1600 by Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I, has influenced Britain's dining tables through the introduction of exotic ingredients and flavours, and more fundamentally, changed the world's customs, tastes and ways of thinking. Today, The Company remains a quintessentially British brand with influences from diverse cultures, drawing inspiration from its unique heritage as it continues to explore, creating inspirational tastes crafted from the finest ingredients the world has to offer, to surprise and delight connoisseurs and food lovers.
Diverse, indulgent and luxurious, The East India Company's Fine Foods includes expertly curated fine and rare teas; specialist coffees; artisan biscuits; exquisite chocolates; flavourful jams; quintessentially British marmalades and specialities. Eminently giftable. Ideally suited for special occasions such as weddings, seasonal celebrations and corporate gifting, as well as personal indulgence.
The addition of The East India Company's in-store food & beverage offer allows customers to sit, relax and enjoy a cup of tea of their choosing from the expertly hand-picked and freshly prepared range selection of teas, coffees and beverages along with a light, internationally inspired food menu, whilst socialising with friends.
The agreement also includes The East India Company's all-day dining concept 'Since 1600' – offering customers the opportunity to dine in a relaxed but luxurious interior designed restaurant. An inspiring menu created by an award winning British chef will delight customers with tastes influenced by cultures and traditions from across the globe.


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Welcome to the Surrey Bantam A New Home Page! If you have any photos or anything else you wish to share on here, just email it to one of the coaches, or use the email link on the left of this page!
Hope you are all enjoying your summer......I added a new video: a great explanation of the differences between football and baseball by none other than the late great George Carlin. Click on videos to watch!I guess we are going to have to collect your pants and belts pretty soon. Get em washed, and expect a phone call from me in the not too distant futureStats updated to include our final regular season game Jul 29/09They are worth a study, please check it out! Rob will probably have a little more to say in the next few daysThere was some confusion on the BC Minor website. On the standings for Bantam A, it said "The top 10 teams advance to the provincials". However, the standings that were shown did not include teams from the Interior or the island. As it turned out, only 6 teams from the Lower Mainland qualified with a 7th as a wildcard.So, alas, this ends our season! :(Alas ... I have some pictures!!! Thanks to the Mussios!!You can now view the gallery, and also see everyones photo in the roster. Frank is missing though. Send me a pic!New video added! Derek Jeter explains what he does for an inside pitch. pretty simple eh? Don't worry about getting hit by the ball, you have that big aluminum stick to bat it down with if it is coming for you ;)
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Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch Celebrates First Year of Sobriety
Watch his emotional Instagram video
By: Anthony Capobianco (via WAAF)
Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody is proud to say that he has completed his first full year of sobriety in an emotional Instagram video. "I'm speechless, man. A lot of people didn't think I'd make it 24 hours, and and to be honest with you there were times where I didn't either."
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"It's not even really about me necessarily, today. It's about the people who didn't make it. I met a lot of great people in and out of recovery and I'm on the road for that matter. I still talk to people that are battling this disease. You're the ones that are in my thoughts, and I'm with you every step of the way whether you have 24 hours or you have 24 years."
Moody had been battling alcoholism for many years and it wasn't until he cut the band's set short at the DCU Center when it was clear that he was dealing with a serious a problem. After admitting himself into rehab, Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext briefly took over singing duties for the band's ongoing tour. Vext, a former addict himself, was honored by Moody for aiding in his ongoing recovery at the conclusion on their tour in the Fall of 2018.
5FDP bassist Chris Kael congratulated his bandmate for this milestone, espcially since he himself had just passed his first full year of sobriety in February 2019. "I've seen firsthand the work that Ivan has done through 365 consecutive days to get himself to this HUGE milestone. I've seen the amazing, positive changes in him over this past year that have gotten closer and closer to the man we all knew he could be. I'm proud of you, my friend."
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Join me in celebrating @ivanmoody today on his One Year Sober Birthday! Roughly 75 percent of those who start the path to sobriety don't make it a full year. I've seen firsthand the work that Ivan has done through 365 consecutive days to get himself to this HUGE milestone. I've seen the amazing, positive changes in him over this past year that have gotten closer and closer to the man we all knew he could be. I'm proud of you, my friend. As are countless people you have inspired along the way. Keep that shit up! #ShitYesSon #SoberAsFuck #PresentAsFuck #IvanAsFuck
Mental health, addiction, and relapses are very real. You are not alone, and we understand. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression and thinking of suicide, know that someone is always there. Additionally, give a call to 1-800-662-HELP (4357), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national helpline, at any time, any day of the year, and free of charge.
All RADIO.COM stations are committed to ending the stigma of talking about mental health. For more information and resources, visit ImListening.org.


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No one anticipates being severely injured, and because of this, no one prepares for it. When a serious injury does occur, it can often shatter a family emotionally and financially. For more than thirty years we have helped numerous families stabilize their lives following a serious personal injury, and we want to do the same for you. Whether your injury is the result of an automobile accident, a malfunctioning or defective product, medical malpractice, or a slip and fall, get in touch with a dedicated personal injury lawyer as soon as you have received medical attention.
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We know how catastrophic an accident and its aftermath can be for a victim and their families and we are ready to assist you in getting back on your feet. In addition, we have litigated many injury and death suits on behalf of Kentucky families. If a member of your family was taken from you prematurely, we can help you hold those responsible financially liable for your loss. If you have been hurt and it was not your fault, contact us as soon as possible to schedule a consultation.
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When you file a personal injury suit with the assistance of a knowledgeable Kentucky personal injury attorney, you can expect that you should receive both economic and non-economic damages when the legal process concludes. Economic damages are those intended to compensate a victim and their family for quantifiable expenses incurred due to an unexpected injury. These generally include medical bills related to hospitalization and the expense of continued care but also the cost of lost income, which becomes an issue when the victim was a major breadwinner for the family. In a wrongful death suit, survivors can also ask for damages to pay for funeral expenses and other costs related to the loss. Non-economic damages are harder to quantify but are no less legally viable; these include damages related to a victim's pain and suffering and, in a wrongful death suit, the loss of companionship and intimacy the survivors face in the absence of their loved one. During your consultation, a seasoned Kentucky personal injury attorney can answer any questions you may have about economic and non-economic compensation.
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There is a third kind of compensation you may receive as a result of a personal injury suit or settlement. It is important to understand that most of these cases hinge on having a skilled personal injury lawyer who can demonstrate to a jury that an injury or death was caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person or party. Should a jury determine that this carelessness or recklessness is particularly egregious, they may choose to award punitive damages as well. Punitive damages are intended to deter the responsible person or party and others from engaging in similar misconduct or negligence in the future, lessening the likelihood of such a tragedy occurring again.
Call (877) 977-9876 to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer & wrongful death attorney.
There may be multiple parties or third parties such as manufacturers of unsafe equipment who can be held liable. We are ready to listen to your situation, help you make a plan, and then aggressively go after those responsible for an injury or a sudden loss. A severe injury warrants exceptional representation. Contact Jewell Law Office immediately and let us begin working for you.


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How to Install Exterior Cedar Trim
Cedar is one of the top choices for exterior trim due to it's moisture tolerant properties. It's also insect and rot resistant, making it ideal for a replacement trim, or when building a new home. Cedar has a slightly rough exterior, but when painted or stained, takes on a textured look. Use it to trim around windows and doors for a permanent barrier against wind or water, and to add aesthetics to the home. When trimming with cedar, it's important to follow a pattern to ensure that water runs away from the trimmed opening.
Measure along the bottom of the window. Skip this step for doors; the threshold serves as the trim. Using a miter saw, cut a piece of cedar to that length. Nail the cedar tight under the window, spacing the nails every 8 inches.
Run a tape measure down the sides of the window or door. When measuring the window, measure all the way down to the bottom of the cedar piece that you just installed. Cut two pieces of cedar to that length. Nail them tight to the sides of the door or window, spacing the nails every 8 inches.
Measure across the top of the window or door from corner to corner of the two vertical pieces of cedar that you just nailed on. Cut a piece of cedar to that length. Nail it tight to the top of the window or door.
Run a heavy bead of exterior caulk around the inside and outside perimeters of the trim. Fill the cracks and joints with caulk. Paint or stain as desired.
Things Needed
- Miter saw
- Cedar lumber, 1-by-2-by-96-inches
- Hammer
- 2-inch nails
- Exterior caulk
- Always wear safety glasses when working with wood or saws.
- You can also use 1-by-4 pieces of cedar for architectural trim designs. Be creative, or copy established designs such as the alpine, or the southwest.
- The measurement of the cedar is for an example for an average size window or door. You can use wider, or more narrow pieces to trim with.
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text: The Y is a working parent's best friend! When school is out for winter or spring break, teacher in-service days, or other holidays, the Y is in with all-day, fun active child care. It's a win-win. There's no "I'm bored!" from the kids, and you don't have to stress while you're at work. It's supervised child care held at the YMCA of Gloucester County, loaded with activities including, swimming, STEM projects, games, sports, lunch, CATCH, arts and crafts time, Wii fun and so much more!


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Accommodation in Bhilwara
Shahpura Bagh
Located midway between Jaipur and Udaipur, the once the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura, is now a small boutique hotel still owned by the same family. The hotel is situated in a verdant wetland, and has incredible bird-watching opportunities.
A leafy estate with many birds in residence, ShahpuraBagh is the summer home of the royal family and a lovely stopping off point between Udaipur and Jaipur. Nine elegant suites are set in 40 acres of nature, and there is a large pool.
You can explore tribal villages, farms, Dhikola fort and vibrant Shahpura town if you can drag yourself away from the pool.
Located between Jaipur and Udaipur, Bhilwara's cultural history can be traced back to the Nagar Brahmins mentioned in the Skanda Purana. The city has famous Ramdwara of Ramsnehi Sampraday. The sampraday runs Ram Snehi Multispeciality hospital. The founder Guru of the sampraday was Swami Ramcharanji Maharaj, who preached his followers here later, he moved to Shahpura, 50 km from Bhilwara, where the present headquarters of Ram Snehi Sampraday known as Ram Niwas Dham is located.
Bhilwara is famous as "the city of textiles & looms".
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Bloomex Montreal Reviews
Montreal is a gem of a city located in the heart of Quebec. It is Canada's second-largest city (after Toronto) and is renowned for its culture and architecture.
Bloomex is proud to have a production facility located in this great Canadian city, and we have taken pleasure in serving Montreal and the surrounding areas since the company was founded in 2005.
Looking for some reviews on Bloomex in Montreal? Take a look at what some of our past clients have told us.
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I'd just like to say a big thank you. I have received the bouquet and they were beautiful! Till next time I need flowers. One happy customer, well done. -- Anthony, Longueuil
The flowers arrived. The recipient was very pleased. The sender is very pleased. We will use your services again.. .thank you!! -- Ivan, Brossard
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Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Hastings, Thomas (1790-1870)
HASTINGS, Sir THOMAS (1790–1870), admiral, eldest son of Rev. James Hastings, rector of Martley in Worcestershire, and a distant cousin of Warren Hastings, was born on 3 July 1790. He entered the navy in September 1803, and having served in the Channel, West Indies, and home stations, commanded a gunboat in the Walcheren expedition, and was promoted, 17 Jan. 1810, to be lieutenant of the Badger in the North Sea. From 1811 to 1813 he served in the Hyacinth, and from 1813 to 1815 in the Undaunted, on the Mediterranean coasts of France and Spain, where he was frequently engaged in boat expeditions. He was first lieutenant of the Undaunted when she took Napoleon to Elba in 1814, and was for some time afterwards employed in keeping watch over the island. After the peace Hastings continued in active service, principally in the Mediterranean, till his promotion to commander's rank, 9 May 1825. In November 1828 he was appointed to the Ferret sloop, again in the Mediterranean, and was posted from her on 22 July 1830. In April 1832 he was specially selected as captain of the Excellent, then first instituted as a school of naval gunnery at Portsmouth, He held this important post for thirteen years, during the last six of which he was also superintendentof the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth. His services were officially recognised by his receiving the honour of knighthood, 5 July 1839; and in August 1845, when he retired from the Excellent, he was appointed store-keeper to the ordnance. On 23 Nov. 1850 he was made a civil C.B.; on 27 Sept. 1855, on reaching his flag by seniority, he was placed on the retired list. He was made a civil K.C.B. 9 March 1859, and became in due course vice-admiral 4 Oct. 1862, and admiral 2 April 1866. He died in London on 3 Jan. 1870. He married in 1827 Louisa Elizabeth, daughter of Humphrey Lowe of Bromsgrove in Worcestershire.
[O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Dict.; Times. 13 Jan. 1870; Army and Navy Gazette, 8 Jan. 1870; United Serv. Mag. 1870, pt. i. 200.]


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Max guests: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Single: 2
Sofabed (double): 1
Location: Alfama/Castelo
Metro: Terreiro do Paço
7 min walk
Street: Travessa das Merceeiras
Level: Ground (with lift)
Nearby: Sé de Lisboa Cathedral
Prices from
1 guest: 120.00 EUR/night
2 guests: 130.00 EUR/night
3 guests: 150.00 EUR/night
Minimum nights: 1
Max guests: 3
For travelers looking for the unique and the authentic our Petite Lisbon B&B apartment is the epitome of historic and luxury living. In a former abandoned 18th Century coach house is our impeccably renovated and furnished self contained apartment. Magically renovated to suit modern standards yet retaining the old structure and historical features of the building, ancient brick ceilings, stone sink, arched doorways etc. The overall ambience of our Lisbon accommodation and private apartment is one of old-world nostalic charm and comfort.
In our Lisbon apartment guests will find one bedroom, a kitchenette that is fully equipped and ready for cooking, a charming cosy living room with TV and free cable and wifi and a bathroom. For guests comfort our Portuguese owners and B&B host Teresa is a lovely native who has years of professional industry experience, offers hotel quality services like daily cleaning and laundry services, fresh delicious and generous breakfast made with local products.
This bed and breakfast Lisbon apartment is located conveniently right in the old town of Lisbon, Alfama village with the famous iconic Tram 28 right around the corner that will take you on a journey through all of Lisbon's highlights, through downtown and across the city to all major points. Walking you can reach the famous St Jorge Castle with its spectacular views overlooking the whole city and the famous Tejo river; and you can walk 10mins to the famous Rossi square too and the bustling cosmopolitan Avenida Liberdade with its upscale boutiques and classy cocktail bars. The home is also 10minutes drive from the airport - making it overal the ultimate location and base to live and explore in Lisboa, Portugal.
A special note from your host:
Dear guests,
In 2007 looking for a place to buy, I found "the house", at the time it was the studio of a sculptor and originally a coach house from a building, facing the main street on the way up to Saint George's castle. The coach house from the 18th century was completely abandoned, but the decision to rebuilt it was taken due to its beauty.
During two years the designers carefully brought the building up to the most modern standards without destroying the ancient brick ceilings, stone sinks and arched doorways, mixing it all up with contemporary furniture, lovely fabrics and pastel colors, giving a particularly restful feeling to the atmosphere. And the apartment was open to the public in 2012.
It was a" journey" for us to rebuilt the place for you, we hope you enjoy your stay in Lisbon and in the house, as much as we enjoyed our "journey".
Thank you.
About the apartment:
The main living space of our Lisbon b&b apartment is composed of a sofa bed, dinning table
with 4 wooden chairs, satellite plasma T.V., wireless internet,
central heating and a fully equipped kitchenette with stove,
microwave, refrigerator, and clothes washer and dryer.
The space is decorated in shades of yellow, beige and bronze with a cosy and comfortable atmosphere.
The bedroom is on the 1st floor on an open space with two single beds,a closet area and a beautiful bathroom with tub all surrounded by a decoration in shades of yellow, beige and bronze, witch in harmony with the brick vaulted ceiling will make you fell all the comfort of a relaxing atmosphere in an old and unique environment..
Included services:
For the comfort of our guests stay your Lisbon B&B host Teresa will provide daily
cleaning with the changing of bed linen and bath towels
whenever necessary, and we also provide all the products you
would need to prepare a nice morning breakfast.
On a daily base you will have on your apartment coffee, cocoa, milk, sugar, tea, oranges to prepare your orange juice, fresh bread, something sweet,butter,home made jam,fresh fruit, eggs, ham and cheese.
If you have any preference or dietary restrictions please let us know by mail before your arrival.
- Deposit payment is required to secure this apartment via secure online payment using credit card or Paypal.
- Note: This is one of our special homes with unique host that is
only available to book via email; for guests who are happy to wait for
personalized service and care. Please email us directly with your travel
dates and we will advise of its availability and suitability asap. If
available, Petite B&Bs will send you the automatic booking checkout
page to proceed simply and securely to the deposit payment page as
- Once deposit is sent the home/room is immediately secured and a booking confirmation email will be sent.
- On arrival at your apartment the remaining balance is due in euro cash to your apartment owner
Included in fees:
- Cleaning is included in the price
- Wifi
- Daily breakfasts
- Towels and linens
- Heating
Additional fees:
- City Tourist tax of 1euro per person per night - in addition to nightly rates
Check in and Check out:
- Your host/apartment owner Teresa will welcome you at the apartment.
- Check-in time is generally after 2PM. Guests may have earlier access if the request it prior to , if there are no prior guests and cleaning has been completed.
- Arrival and deposit of your bags is possible anytime if you let your host know prior to arrival.
- Check-out by 10AM
Cancellation Policy:
- Deposit paid to secure the apartment is non refundable at any time. but remains a credit to guests if cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to arrival. This credit will go towards another booking with Petite B&Bs. Credit expires 12 months from the date of cancellation.
- For cancellations within (and inclusive of) 15 days prior to arrival, full balance payment is charged.
- We strongly recommend our guests take out travel insurance in case of any sudden cancellation.
- Please refer to the full Petite B&Bs Terms and Conditions prior to booking for for more details and for changes to bookings.
Additional Information:
- Teresa does not accept pets in the apartment.
- The apartment is non smoking.
- Your hosts apartment is wifi
- General
- Wifi
- Air Conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Lift or Ground floor
- Digicode
- Non-smoking
- Private Entry
- Balcony/Terrace
- With a View
- Baby friendly
- Babybed (x1)
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels/Linens
- Iron
- Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Ensuite
- Shared Bathroom
- Bathtub (with shower)
- Shower (walk-in)
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
- Bedroom
- Clothes Hanger
- TWIN Beds
- Luggage Rack
- Shelves storage
- Bedroom Balcony
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Minibar
- Tea/coffee Making
- Bedroom Desk
- Bedroom TV
- Kitchen
- Kitchen Use
- Coffee Machine
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Living
- Private Lounge
- Shared Lounge
- Sofabed
- Desk
- Host Languages
- English Speaking
- French speaking
- Spanish speaking
- Italian speaking
- Portuguese speaking
- German speaking
- Dutch speaking
- Japanese speaking
- Korean speaking
- Chinese speaking
- Media & Technology
- Computer/Laptop
- Cable
- Radio
- Phone - local calls
- Free overseas calls
- Printer
- General Services
- Airport transfer - $
- Breakfast Delivery
- FREE laundry service
- Room Service
- Safety Box
- FREE Parking on-site
- Cleaning INCLUDED
- Cleaning - $
- 24hr assistance
- 24hr tea/coffee
- Luggage storage
- Laundry - $
- Parking - $
- Car Hire - $
- Breakfast INCLUDED
- Breakfast delivery (1st morning only)
- Specialty Services
- Language lessons
- Gourmet Tour
- Friendly conversations (English)
- Guide/Tour by Car
- Wine on Arrival
- Flowers and/or wine at arrival
- Platters with wine or champagne
- Home cooked meals
- Cooking lessons
- Guided walks
- Art lessons
- Yoga class
Reviews (5)
23/10/2019 by Cate and Gary Bain
Comment: Hi dear Regina, Ohhhhh how we love Lisbon!!!! Teresa was here to meet us when we arrived along with her gorgeous son Nicolau , and they couldn't have been more wonderful! Everything is so lovely , we ate at Aperedne last night , just down the road , at Teresa's recommendation and it was FABULOUS , so friendly! Thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestions ......there is so much to see and do , we already know we want to come back because we will only be scratching the surface . Thank you so much for everything , you've made this wonderful stay possible for us and we have totally fallen in love with this beautiful city , Love Cate & Gary
15/10/2019 by Glenda Lasslett
Comment: Staying in this eighteenth century was an unexpected delight. The location is excellent - quiet but close to the cathedral and the no 28 tram. The apartment was just a little dark during the day. Teresa was a great host - the little extras were much appreciated.
12/10/2019 by Cate and Gary Bain
Comment: Hi dear Regina, Ohhhhh how we love Lisbon!!!! Teresa was here to meet us when we arrived along with her gorgeous son Nicolau , and they couldn't have been more wonderful! Everything is so lovely , we ate at Aperedne last night , just down the road , at Teresa's recommendation and it was FABULOUS , so friendly! ( and you're right about the salt , I was downing gallons of water afterwards , I will remember to ask for salt on the side from now on
12/10/2019 by Cate and Gary Bain
Comment: Hi dear Regina, Ohhhhh how we love Lisbon!!!! Teresa was here to meet us when we arrived along with her gorgeous son Nicolau , and they couldn't have been more wonderful! Everything is so lovely , we ate at Aperedne last night , just down the road , at Teresa's recommendation and it was FABULOUS , so friendly! Thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestions ......there is so much to see and do , we already know we want to come back because we will only be scratching the surface . Thank you so much for everything , you've made this wonderful stay possible for us and we have totally fallen in love with this beautiful city , Love Cate & Gary Xxx
10/07/2018 by John
Comment: Teresa was a wonderful host and went out of her way to welcome us and provide knowledge of Lisbon. She provided breakfast foods that we liked and left special treats. Her cleaning lady was available each day to make up beds, provide clean towels and do any washing we needed. Location in Alfama historic part of Lisbon was interesting and apartment in very old former coach house. Bedroom and bathroom was on upper floor so steps to climb. We enjoyed our stay in Lisbon.
About the Neighbourhood
Your Lisbon home is located in between the old
Lisbon historic village and the commercial downtown
area, perfect walking distance to both! (Your host will provide you an
area map). Directly in front of the house is the old
Roman theatre (worth a visit), the river Tagus on
your right hand side and straight up the hill is the
cities most famous attraction the 16thC Sao Jorge Castelo
breathtaking views of the city. From here go down to
district, the most typical Lisbon neighbourhood, a
colorful and cobblestone labyrinthine of alleyways, typical bars to have
a 'Ginginha' - a local cherry liquor - and listen to 'Fado' songs
playing in one of many restaurants or bars. We recommedn enjoying a
drink at sunset at Portas do Sol before diner in one of many lively
restaurants near your home. From your home you can also reach easily
shopping areas 'Rossio' and 'Baixa-Chiado'.
We also recommend the following places near your home, walking distance:
- Chapito a Mesa - amazing cultural centre and night spot with outdoor terrace restaurant and bar overlooking the city, and fado live traditional music each night, 7mins
- Feira da Ladra - weekend flea market, passing the national Pantheon building along the way (climb to the top for amazing city views) 15mins
- Pois Cafe - our fave little
cafe in Lisbon, lined with bookshelves, in a converted old stone
factory building, delicious, friendly and good value, 5mins
- O Eurico - a wonderful lively traditional restaurant on a picturesque corner of this old village, music at night, 9mins
- Graca do Vinho - a bright happy open wine bar in the nearby Graca neighbourhood, 9mins
- Portas do Sol - must see
this gorgeous sunny miradouro lookout point with cafe kiosk for drinsk
enjoying the surise, daylight or sunset, 4mins


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I am posting a few kewt pics of myself and my friend Mikayla. I have a new pose by Purple Poses called "Friends" and I thought I would share with you my bestie/nemesis lol. We met at the lucky chairs at Sn@tch and have been friends for over four years now and have been through an amazing amount of good, bad & ugly times.
As you can see we are very much polar opposites, I am the barbie and she is the freebie hostess with the mostess, I am a shopaholic and she is a huntress (organizer as well) but it has never stopped us from hanging out. We laugh, cry and fight like man and wife (we could even argue about who was Frick & who was Frack lolz), but in the end we are always there for each other, and that's what is important, not how you look, who you hang with or what you buy. I hope everyone has a friend like this, cause at the end of the day real friends are very hard to come by 🙂
Oh and visit Mikayla's "My Life on the M List" blog and……
PS. Congrats Mika on becoming Curious Kitties new model, I know how much you love this store!
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Sweater: GB ~Highneck Sweater in Black (Mimi's Choice Group gift)
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Necktie: Mandala ~ Smexy Tie Necklace Sumi Black
Rings: Maxi Gossamer ~ Silver Drop Pendent in Jet New ❤ & mE ~ Pansy Ring in Silver
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A market-driven investment to increase a sheep farm's competitiveness, through the intensification of high quality organic milk production.
Projects & Practice
A modern hen farm producing eggs for human consumption, set up a new unit to process non commercial eggs and therefore increase its competitiveness.
An educational institution for farmers in Austria used RDP support to develop a training programme using digital, web-based technologies and applications.
Modernization of a poultry farm by installing new, laying hen equipment and by renovating the production buildings.
An investment project to modernise a buffalo dairy farm through the introduction of new processes and equipment.
Installing a net to reduce the risk of damage from natural threats such as hail, torrential rains, birds and insects.
A young female farmer decided to renovated an old building on the family farm and offer accommodation for tourists.
"My Farm, My Way" is a web platform that allows farmers to exchange ideas and innovative practices and get to learn from each other.
An Austrian family converted their dairy farm to produce organic eggs from laying hens in a barn after they saw an opportunity in the market.
A small essential oils company used EAFRD funds to add organic rose oil to its product range by investing into distillery equipment.


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Xerpi releases ViiMote, control your Vita with a WiiMote
This might be the most unexpected, weirdest release I have seen for the Vita all year. On the year where I reported about a homebrew calculator and Pong being released for the platform, that's saying something. Developer Xerpi has released the initial version of ViiMote, a plugin that allows you to pair your WiiMote to the PS Vita.
As far as experiments go, this is probably one of the more interesting I have seen so far. While the pairing of the controller won't give you motion control, you'll be able to use the controller itself. This may not be the DualShock 3/4 everyone seems to want, but it's pretty good nonetheless. Here's what Xerpi had to say about the release:
So after a lot of reverse engineering the Vita's Bluetooth module, I've finally managed to get a Wiimote connected to the Vita. That requires patching a function in SceBt, otherwise the Vita rejects it.
I've built an skprx that does the patching plus it hooks SceCtrl functions and replaces the pad data with the data read from the Wiimote 😎
What is ViiMote?
ViiMote is a plugin for taiHEN/taiHENkaku created by developer Xerpi. This plugin patches system functions to allow for the pairing of a WiiMote for use with your PS Vita.
1.Enable viimote.skprx in taiHEN's config.txt
2.Go to Setting -> Devices -> Bluetooth Devices
3.Press 1+2 on the Wiimote during 2 seconds
4.The Wiimote will connect automatically (don't press over it when it appears
Note: When the Wiimote connects for the first time, it will get somewhat paired to the Vita, if you disconnect it and you want to connect it again, you must delete the pairing by pressing over it and then selecting Delete.
Download ViiMote
To download ViiMote you can do one of two things: either head to the release thread over at the wololo forums or head to Xerpi's GitHub release page to download the plugin. If you have suggestion or bugs reports, I'd advise you to do so on the release thread.


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As two girls who are constantly improving our homes, we've completed our fair share of DIY projects.
And in case you were wondering, most home improvement projects come with a fair amount of noise.
While this can obviously be disruptive to the people in your own home, it can be especially disruptive to your neighbors.
Luckily, because DIY projects are sort of our thing, we have some tried and true ways to tackle home improvement projects without making our neighbors hate us. We'll discuss how these tips vary depending on your living situation, with one of us living in a condo building in the city, the other in a single-family home in the suburbs.
Home Improvement Projects in a Condo Building
I, Casey, live in a five-unit building in the heart of Chicago—and I'm super lucky. Why? Because I absolutely love all of my neighbors.
They all know about my passion for DIY and have come to embrace the noise that erupts from our unit every weekend or so.
However, the reason they love me in spite of that fact is because I've taken lots of the following measures to be as respectful as possible to everyone living under the same roof as me, especially with any of my large-scale projects.
Read Your Home Owners Association (HOA) Rules
Every HOA comes with its own rules. You should definitely give that little handbook a read before you start any projects.
Take note of what projects are allowed (sometimes you're not allowed to make updates on the exterior of your unit/building for instance), what permits are required, and the times when construction can take place. Being up to date on the rules will come in handy when you tackle the next item on this list…
5 Sweet Garage Upgrades That Up Your Home's Value
Garage additions and upgrades like the five in this list can produce an estimated 65 percent return-on-investment.
Discuss Your Project At Your Next Building Meeting
In our building, we get together every few months to discuss finances, building issues, and other random items that pop up. Most condo buildings do this. Before my husband and I renovated our guest bathroom, we brought up our plan at our condo association meeting.
This was months before we were set to begin our project, but we wanted to get it on everyone's radar and address any concerns ahead of time.
It ended up working out wonderfully because not only were our neighbors supportive, but we were able to gain insight on a few contractors our neighbors had used in their own homes!
At these meetings, it's also important to give everyone your contact information so they can text or email you if things get too noisy or out of hand.
Giving your neighbors the go ahead to reach out at any point can potentially save you from headaches when the project begins. No one wants an angry neighbor pounding on their door!
Have a Plan for Extra Trash
In our building, we pay to have our trash and recycling hauled away each week. If our cans are overflowing, we face some extra charges and fines. When you're gutting a space, you're bound to have lots of trash, so make a plan to discard all of it.
Our plan was that we were able to pay our contractor to haul away all of the debris. This worked out perfectly because it didn't hog up valuable space in our building's crowded dumpster. Make a plan of attack before you start and let your neighbors know that you have things under control!
Always Keep Hallways and Common Areas Clean
Home improvement projects bring loads of dust and dirt into your home. And sometimes? The mess can spill into the hallway and common areas of your building. Be respectful. Keep those spaces as clean as possible. After a long day of DIY, don't just clean up your own home, tackle those communal hallways too.
After we renovated our bathroom, I made sure to do a deep clean of the hallways and front of our building when the project was 100% finished. My neighbors appreciated it and I felt good knowing that our property was neat and tidy even after such a large construction project.
Stick to a Schedule
Your HOA may have specific rules on when you can do construction work. Ours didn't have set hours, but we never started a project before 8 a.m. and tried to always finish by 7 p.m.
If we were up early and wanted to get moving, we would only do quiet tasks (getting out tools, taping walls, etc.) and we kept the loud tasks (like using the wet saw to cut tile!) to mid-day.
It's also important to keep your neighbors in the loop when it comes to the timeline of your project. We thought our bathroom renovation would take four weeks, but it somehow extended into seven weeks. I emailed our neighbors a few times throughout the process to let them know that things were being pushed back and addressed any concerns. The new deadline ended up being a non-issue and I really believe it was because we were so open with our neighbors throughout the process.
Always Say Thank You
When we (finally!) completed our bathroom project, we left handwritten thank you notes on everyone's front doors. We even went the extra mile and put coffee gift cards into each one. This was a simple way to say thanks for putting up with all of our noise and our neighbors really appreciated the gesture!
Home Improvement Projects in a Single-Family Home
While Casey lives in a condo in the city, I navigate these same noisy projects a little differently inside a single-family home located in the suburbs. Some of her tips are still helpful to consider, but the rules are slightly different for neighborly etiquette when you're not living in such close quarters.
Physically Go Talk to Your Nearby Neighbors
Sounds simple enough, but it's critically important to talk to your neighbors well in advance! Discussing your plans will avoid them feeling off-guard one the project (and noise) starts.
You also don't want to cause alarm if they start seeing foreign vehicles from contractors or workers parked outside of your home while you're away at work. Getting them in-the-know before the project starts will actually be to your advantage. Heck, get on their good side and maybe they could field a delivery if you're running late or let a worker inside if needed. Neighbors want to help – in most cases – especially when they know what's going on.
Secure a City Permit
Securing a permit, if your city/village requires one, is essential before starting any large-scale projects. (And this will protect you just in case a problem arises from one of your neighbors.) If they are unhappy about the noise, or dumpster placement, or anything else, and then they take action to report you, not having a permit will be a bigger problem than your neighbor's complaints.
Start Inside Early and Move Outside Later
There have been plenty of times when we are knee-deep in a DIY project that we get up super early to continue. But, truly, saws are very noisy, so we typically wait for that step until it's appropriate, or we take the time to get everything set up early (even if it is outside) and don't cut until late in the morning.
Don't waste time waiting for your neighbors to get up, but don't go about your business waking them up either!
Let Your Neighbors Follow the Progress
An easy way to keep neighbors in the loop is to invite them in a time or two throughout the process to share your progress! Show them what you're working on and how excited you are for the progress. Including your neighbors helps them feel special and they will be less inclined to be annoyed if things do get a little noisy or messy.
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Overcommunicating is always a good idea to avoid confrontation. Don't be afraid to let your neighbor know when the dumpster is scheduled to get picked up, any problems that may impact your deadline, when a large delivery is expected, etc. The more they know in advance on some of these larger "issues", the fewer problems will arise. Use Nextdoor. Communicate, communicate and overcommunicate.
Keep Your Contractor up to Date Often
This overcommunication should also be applied to your contractors. Be sure to share with them your expectations on start times, end times, and any other issues that may impact the neighborhood. Don't go to your contractor only after you've heard complaints or it's become a full-blown problem. Being proactive and communicating your expectations in advance will hopefully help avoid any issues in your neighborhood.
Celebrate Together!
Now it's time for the fun part! Once your noisy project is over, don't be afraid to invite some of the neighbors over to check out the new space and enjoy a few cocktails while they're there. We just had a large landscaping renovation happen that made our streets, sidewalks and overall curb appeal a huge mess for several weeks.
Once our patio was paved and the mess was cleared, we invited our neighbors over to enjoy the new space with some food, but most importantly, to thank them for their patience.
They were all so grateful and gracious, which gives me a lot more confidence to tackle another noisy project soon. Knowing I have their support makes the process a whole lot less stressful!
We hope these steps help you tackle your next noisy home improvement project while still keeping the peace. We're no Mr. Rogers, but we're confident you can tackle those DIY projects and still make it a beautiful day in the neighborhood for your neighbors.


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Over 200 business leaders from different sectors gathered at this televised event to hear national and international speakers from politics, academia and business debate and discuss topics of global importance.
Wolf Theiss was delighted to support the event with Partner Richard Clegg, who spoke about trends in connected infrastructure and energy, and specifically the growing importance and role of spectrum, the connectivity of connected.
Wolf Theiss advises a wide range of companies developing the future of connected infrastructure in Europe, including government partnerships for software infrastructure, connectivity, transport and mobility providers, automotive manufacturers and financing parties. Taking the example of connected and autonomous vehicles, in particular, such solutions will require continuous connectivity across the entire geography of a country, increasing the demand for spectrum.
Richard discussed the current national nature of spectrum licensing, the challenges of interoperability, and investment and infrastructure hurdles for 5G network roll-out. In the next set of spectrum auctions it is anticipated that non-telecom operators may push to bid for spectrum, including small cell manufacturers, data providers and even spectrum aggregators providing mobility solutions. This will push policy makers to reconsider efficient use of spectrum, as well as managing auction or allocation prices. Regulators will need to address whether spectrum needs to be equally distributed, whether blocks will be contiguous and how current holders of spectrum are ensuring efficiency across bands. All these challenges will need to be addressed in the proposed EU Electronic Communications Directive and should lead to new partnerships and joint ventures between operators and other providers of connected infrastructure services.
The event brought influencers, managers, entrepreneurs and media together to discuss and debate global trends, problems and challenges. We are pleased that Bloomberg intends to develop the "Next Big Thing" conference into an important regional platform going forward.
Over 200 business leaders from different sectors gathered at this televised event to hear national and international speakers from politics, academia and business debate and discuss topics of global importance.


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Woohoo!! Day one of the MFT April Release Countdown is here..are you all getting your shopping list ready??
So today I share a card that please excuse the grass section on my card, it went a little wonky and bent and well when I went to pull it off, it was going to rip the card, so hence I had to leave it, but hey, that is what crafting is, the good the bad and the ugly right?
My card today features Tweet Wishes, paired with Spring Scene Builder and Stitched Oval Word Windows..
Starting out as always, stamping out the images that I wished to colour, die cutting these once I was happy with the colouring and setting aside..
Whilst at the die cutting machine, I die cut a fence from white card stock using the Spring Scene Builder, some grass from Spearmint card stock and lastly some clouds from Sno Cone card stock..
Next, I trimmed a white piece of card stock slightly smaller then the card front and went about adding a soft inked background using Pineapple ink and attaching my little scene to the card…I die cut the word window at the base of the scene and with the inner piece I stamped a sentiment from the Tweet Wishes stamp set..
Adding the scene to the card base with foam tape and then adhered the stamped sentiment back into the panel…
I will be back tomorrow with my New Product Launch card with you all, in the meantime have fun checking out the design teams creations over at the MFT blog..


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The basic effect is that the deck is comprised of face-up and face-down cards. The spectator's card is placed in the deck. Within moments, the deck is now shown to comprise all face-up cards, with one card being face down. Amazingly, that card proves to be the spectator's select card!
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With increasing Native American populations, the Kaw Nation recognizes the need to assist families with their child care costs.
The Kaw Nation CCDF Program provides child care assistance to Native American families whose members are working or attending school.
A tribal family may apply for a CCDF subsidy given they qualify under the following:
• Member of a federally recognized tribe
• Within our service area: Kay County in Oklahoma or Cowley, Sedgwick or Sumner County in Kansas
• Currently employed or seeking employment
• Currently enrolled in job training
• Currently enrolled in school and/or education program
• Receiving protective services
• Tribal membership
• Income does not exceed 85 percent of state median income
• Children residing in the home of applicant must be under the age of 13
Child Care Choices
• State-licensed facility
• In-home
• Family home-care provided by one caregiver in a private residence other than the child's home
• Group home-care provided by more than one caregiver in a private residence other than the child's home
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Ha'we my name is LaVina Spotted Bear-Clark, I'm an enrolled member of the Osage Nation, Pawhuska District (Steele family), I am also from the Ponca tribe,(Roy and Walking Sky families), Oglala Sioux (Spotted Bear family) and Kaw Tribe (Pepper family). I am a War Mother, my son Jeremy Spotted Bear has had 2 tours, a lady singer and I love to participate in our Osage Ceremonial dances in June. My youngest son, Cory Spotted Bear is the Kaw Drumkeeper, my tribal traditions has been very important to me and I have tried to install them in my sons and grandchildren. My middle son is Robert Spotted Bear and he has 7 of my grandbabies and 1 on the way. I also have a daughter Tomasita Little Crow, who is a cook and another son Francis Mendia who sings with his dad, my husband James (Jasper) Clark.
I have worked with Federal grants for the past 15 years and have managed over a million dollars in grants with much success, I started working for the Kaw Nation in September 2016 as the Indian Child Welfare Caseworker and just recently been blessed with the CCDF Director position starting May 22, 2017. My first month has been a wonderful experience and I am looking forward to the years to come and love working with our little blessings, I love seeing their faces light up when they come thru the door and receive their hugs.


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Mushroom, Leek and Gorgonzola Strata
Like a savoury bread and butter pudding a Strata is a great way to use up old bread as well as many of the veg lurking at the bottom of your veggie bin. This version combines mushrooms, leek and sharp Gorgonzola. butter or oil of your choice 1 leek 400g mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 6-8…Details


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Do, or do not. There is no try
"Do, or do not. There is no try", says Master Yoda in a pivotal scene from the movie The Empire Strikes Back.
When Luke, his protégée, goes onto complain about his Master's general insensitivity to how big the task in hand is, Yoda demonstrates it is in fact possible by lifting Luke's submerged spaceship out of the swamp. Luke's response is "I can't believe it", to which Yoda replies, "that is why you fail".
On the surface what Yoda is saying sounds harsh.
I believe he is merely instructing Luke that he already has the necessary skills and discipline. If Luke believed in himself, he'd likely succeed.
This doesn't mean he won't run a risk of failure, like losing a hand in the final climatic battle scene of the movie. But it does create a mindset shift where he is more likely to see failure as a hurdle rather than an obstacle. It's what Luke learns from that failure and how he uses that to go on and complete his task (and despite the considerable odds against him, fulfil his destiny) that is important.
Improvement based upon action
Toyota was founded by Toyoda (Kiichiro Toyoda to be exact), so it's no surprise that as a company they have similar values to the great Jedi master. But also, and very tenuous naming link between Yoda and Toyoda aside, guess what? Car manufacturing involves quite a lot of UX, design and writing of software, so they share similarities with knowledge workers.
The Toyota Way is continuous improvement based upon action. Fujio Cho, their Chairman and former President explains:
"We place the highest value on actual implementation and taking action. There are many things one doesn't understand and therefore, we ask them why don't you just go ahead and take action; try to do something? You realize how little you know and you face your own failures and you simply can correct those failures and redo it again and at the second trial you realize another mistake or another thing you didn't like so you can redo it once again. So by constant improvement, or, should I say, the improvement based upon action, one can rise to the higher level of practice and knowledge."
The Toyota Way, Jeffery K. Liker
Some of you may dismiss this as merely learning on the job, but there is more to it than that. Toyota is a company which expects its employees to innovate and constantly improve on the way they deliver. To do that it must first release them from the paralysis caused by the unknown and the fear of failure. They do this by saying it's ok, we know you're not going to know everything up front. You're skilled and disciplined, we hired you for that reason and we believe in you. If you fail, learn and move on, but above all else, do.


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Are Vocational Programmes Preparing School Leavers For A Risky Job Market place?
As a student interested in secondary education and a main in one particular of the Arts & Sciences regions (English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Foreign Language, and so on.), you are necessary to show evidence of information and implementation of both the Rhode Island Expert Teacher Standards (RIPTS) and content requirements from your content material area's skilled association. Uruguay: Liceo or Secundaria (3 years of compulsory education: Ciclo Básico and 3 years of specialization: Bachillerato Diversificado, into: Humanities (Law or Economics), Biology (Medicine or Agronomy), Science (Engineering or Architecture), and Art. This two types of secondary education last three years, and are usually located in the exact same campus named Colegio.
Providing for education is a direct investment in the future of Malawi and affects financial activity for folks as effectively as the nation. Secondary college begins in the seventh year, or Kind 1, of formal education, after Principal Six. Streaming into Art, Science or Commerce streams is completed at the beginning of the Upper Secondary stage. Additional, increasing finalization prices in secondary educational institutions by three prices improves annually per-capita improvement by a single percentage point. The studying from this need to be pointed out and applied in secondary educational institutions too.
Vocational and technical secondary education consists of technical education schools for boys, technical education schools for girls, trade and tourism schools, religious education schools, multi-program higher schools, special education schools, private education schools and health education schools. This does the sturdy but controversial post-college tutorial education market a favor.
Secondary education in Colombia is divided into two fundamental secondary that goes from years 6 to 9, and mid secondary that are grades 10 and 11. In Colombia, education has usually been mandatory but it wasn't till 2012, that all education for youngsters and teens was created free of charge of charge at any public institution. Right after completing leaving exam course, they take the leaving examination, which tends to make the eligible for university education.
Common secondary education involves higher schools, foreign language teaching high schools, Anatolian Higher Schools, higher schools of science, Anatolia teacher education high schools, and Anatolia fine arts higher schools.eight Vocational and technical secondary education includes the institutions that each raise students as manpower in enterprise and other specialist regions, prepare them for larger education and meet the objectives of general secondary education.…


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Good morning and welcome back to another review!
Unlike like my last post where I commented on my amazing progress with in my reading resolutions, today . . . I have failed one. AND IT'S NOT EVEN MID JANUARY YET! At least . . . it was when I started writing this review. LE SIGH.
One resolution I had this year was to tell myself that it's okay to stop reading a book. It's okay to DNF something, especially if I'm not at all enjoying it. But for some unknown reason . . . I just didn't put this book down? I just kept going and was determined to finish this. And writing this review, I'm starting to think that maybe this is just another reason I didn't particularly enjoy this novel – a novel that has a 4.25 average on Goodreads?
The 'amazing' novel follows Elio, a seventeen-year-old, and Oliver, a twenty-four-year-old poet who is staying with Elio and his family as a house guest while he studies. And to be honest, when I go back to reflect and what plot actually occurred throughout the two hundred-something draining pages, nothing comes to mind. So, for your convenience, I've included the misleading blurb:
Call Me By Your Name is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms between an adolescent boy and a summer house guest at his parents' cliff-side mansion on the Italian Rivera. Unprepared for the consequences of their attraction, at first each feigns indifference. But during the restless summer weeks that follow, unrelenting buried currents of obsession and fear, fascination and desire, intensify their passion as they test the charged ground between them. What grows from the depths of their spirits is a romance of scarcely six weeks' duration and an experience that marks a lifetime. For what the two discover on the Rivera and during the sultry evening in Roman is the one thing they both already fear they may never truly find again: total intimacy.
The psychological manoeuvres that accompany attraction have seldom been more shrewdly captured than in André Aciman's frank, unsentimental, heartrending elegy to human passion. Call Me By Your Name is clear-eyed, bare knuckled, any ultimately unforgettable.
UGHHH. The things I would do to forget this absolute piece of word vomit.
It's really frustrating, I know, but sadly I can't really write out why I hated (or maybe hate is too harsh) ((JK)) this novel with out spoiling the "love'' story. So if you do intend to read this novel and want to avoid all the spoils, it might be best to come back to this post at a later date. Alternatively, if you don't want to pick up CMBYN, READ ON!
First and foremost, I listened to this book on audible, after an amazing recommendation from Sarah, and o boi. All I knew from the blurb was that it was about two boys who fall in love or whatever, and then there's this consequences and it had great queer rep and that the writing was mint.
I THINK NOT. I found the storyline incredibly dull, far from intriguing, and was uncomfortable the entire time? Why did I keep reading, you may ask? I honestly have no idea. I seriously do not have an answer for you.
This whole audio book was just so god damn cringe to listen to and I had several occasions where I had to pause the audio and just go do something else because it was all too much. I don't have any triggers or anything of that sort that would make me more 'uncomfortable' than the average person. I've never heard the word 'cock', 'precome' and 'apricock' so much in my life? And I've read a lot of weird books in my days.
The characters seemed so two dimensional, and had absolutely no development at all. In fact, the only characters I really liked didn't have any main roles. In fact, on of them fucking DIES, and the other is used as a someone Elio literally just uses because he can't control his hormones.
Before I continue, I just want to say that these are my own opinions, and I know so many people who literally can't stop freaking raving about this book, and I just happened to read and not enjoy it, and that's okay!!!!!!!!!!!
Elio does a lot of things that I just couldn't deal with. It really made me want to burn the damn book. At one point in the novel, he ventures into Oliver's room and proceeds to jerk off into Oliver's clothes and bedsheets. Like, what the actual fuck? What possesses you to do such a thing? STAY OUT OF PEOPLE'S ROOM, and don't wank in their fucking clothes. Isn't that just something that everyone is taught?
If I found out someone had done that too my things, I would burn my room down and never recover from it.
Remember when I shared the blurb and it never mentions that the love interest was seven years older than him? If I had known that, I definitely wouldn't have picked this up. I really don't care if it's set in the 1980s or if it's just a fiction novel. It's not right. Oliver is twenty-four and I feel like he should have known better? My bad. He states multiple times, to Elio, that 'this isn't right' or 'doesn't look right'. Like I don't know Oliver, if you feel like fucking him isn't right, why do you not follow your instinct and intuition??? And like I don't know, not have sex with a teenage boy, just my opinion right. I mean if you have to do things to hide it, maybe just don't do it and save yourself all the extra effort.
By now, you probably just think I'm whining about this and have literally gone through the entire novel to find scenes that annoyed me. And you're not wrong. I wanted to like this story and every time I was like, 'ah yes, that beautiful description of Rome really makes this novel worth my time,' SOMETHING WOULD HAPPEN.
I'm just . . . here are some real lines, real lines that the author decided to add into the novel, and the edit read them and was like yes. NICE.
TW: R*pe. Also this contains a lot of references to the human body.
I got up and reached for one of the peaches, […] and gently bought the fuzzy, blush coloured peach to my groin […] till the parted fruit slid down my cock. […] I finally succeeded in tearing it apart with my cock, […] it's reddened core reminded me not just of an anus but of a vagina.
So, this goes on for about one and a half pages, and just when thought that Elio deciding to fuck a peach, and INNOCENT PEACH, couldn't any worse, it does. Again, the language is horrible, and the TW still applies.
[…] I begin to rub myself, thinking of no one and everyone, including the poor peach, which had no idea what was being done to it except that it had to play along and probably in the end took some pleasure in the act as well, till I thought I heard it say to me Fuck me, Elio fuck me harder, and after a moment, Harder, I said! […]
Once he finishes, this is how he describes the peach: […] I let myself hang back, holding the fruit in both hands, grateful that I hadn't got the sheet dirty with either juice or come. The bruised and damaged peach, like a r*pe victim, lay on its side on my desk, shamed, loyal, aching and confused, struggling not to spill what I'd left inside […]
Holy fucking shit. Who on earth decided to fucking write that? I'm uncomfortable just writing it into this post. It just baffles me. After I came across this scene I had to put it down and didn't come back to the novel for a few days.
Aside from how disgusting this novel is, or rather the actions of the protagonists, I didn't find the writing overwhelming or well versed. It was easy to just get lost in my own mind because what ever my brain had to say was almost always more interesting.
I appreciated the constant visits to the local bookshop in Italy, and the endless pages of Italy itself. But nothing else really appealed to me. This wasn't the coming out story, or the love story even, that I expected, or wanted. I wasn't comfortable eighty percent of the time, so the fact that I found almost zero percent of it interesting is pretty annoying.
Honestly, it would have been better for me to put this book down. This book was just not for me, and might also just be another case of 'this is why straight people shouldn't attempt queer protagonists'.
I do not rate this book. Have you ever read a book that really disappointed you? Or a book that everyone loves that you just can't stand? Let me know down below!
And if you have read this book, and loved it, let me know, I'd love to discuss it.
Until next time,


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Little Red
July 20, 2012
I have a tiny finish of my own to share!! :-) A while back Kathie, of Inspired By Antique Quilts shared her wall of little quilts in her sewing room. I am not going to lie, I have been obsessed or inspired :-) ...either way...by this photo!!! I LOVE it!!! If you haven't seen it, go immediately here. This photo just makes me happy. Now, I am on a mission to create some little quilts myself. Thank you, Kathie!! I went through my books and patterns to see what I had in the form of little quilts. Let me introduce you to Little Red or as I refer to it as Lil' Dumplin because it is so sweet...I could eat it!! LOL!
Nine-Patch Gatherings by Lisa Bongean and Carole Charles. Available here.
Little Red uses negative blocks, so I still have 12 positive blocks to make another little quilt up! :-)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Seriously cute! It looks great every where you put it.ReplyDelete
Well happy Friday to you as well! I was sure glad we got the rain too. Helps moisturize this old lady's skin!ReplyDelete
I LOVE Little Red. What a sweet and cute quilt. Love how you have it displayed all patriotically:)
I don't have that book by Lisa. So you say it's a good one to buy? And can you get it from her sit? Wish I would have seen it when I was there a week ago.
I love the instant gratification of little quilts and who doesn't love a good nine patch?!
Happy weekend to you and I was gonna say stay cool, but forgot that you like the heat :/ :D :D :D So I'll try and stay cool :)
I love the wall of quilts and can't wait to see your version! The first one is wonderful - have you got it on the wall yet?!ReplyDelete
Little Red is a wonderful little treasure! What a sweet 9 patch! Your wall of small is going to be amazing. The photo shoot was fun. I liked seeing the differences in each photo. What program do you use?ReplyDelete
That is so cute, love mini quilts and would like to try some to add to settings and dolls.ReplyDelete
Der Miniquilt ist toll geworden und wirklich winzig.ReplyDelete
Liebe Grüße Grit
HELLO! JUST ADORABLE!ReplyDelete
The little red quilt looks very good in your table display. Just perfect. I think you like that quilt a lot. Just guessing. LOL!ReplyDelete
It's adorable. I've made several version of Little Red - it's my favorite little quilt. I'd love to have a "Kathie Wall" in my home, too. :-)ReplyDelete
Oh Linda - you've definitely inspired me! And here I wasn't going to buy any more books - lol!ReplyDelete
Tiny is so cute! I love Kathie's blog and always love seeing her little quilts. Now you have our own little beauty. So the second one will be the mirror twin, right?ReplyDelete
Oh you've caught the Miniature quilt bug!! :)ReplyDelete
I spent a whole year making mini's, very addictive!
Little Red is so cute!
Oh my Linda, how ADORABLE!! Great job.ReplyDelete
How did you get your Little Red to stand up for the photo? It is so cute and that wall of little quilts is amazing!ReplyDelete
Oh that is cute enough to eat! love little quilts like that!ReplyDelete
This is super cute! I'm going right over to check out the picture that inspired you. I hope you are having a great summer :-)ReplyDelete
Linda, I love it.I too gave been inspired by Kathy and have created a wall of small quilts.ReplyDelete
OH! My! that is one tiny sweet little quilt. well done.ReplyDelete
That's SO TINY and so very cool. :DReplyDelete
So darling! I love mini quilts too! Just posted my last one yesterday on my blog if you want to take a peek. I hope to finish my next one by Sunday...wish me luck! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
It is adorable!!! Love the bicycle too:)ReplyDelete
I love minis, and this is so darn cute. Now what is the name of the quilt pattern that is on your table underneath your darling display?!!ReplyDelete
oh I am so glad to see someone else inspired by little quiltsReplyDelete
yours is adorable I love nine patches and well red.
ok the picture of it on the table with the flags and the bike toooo cute!
great book! I have a few in there I would love to make
thanks for the link.
I really appreciate it
I love this little quilt. So cute! I also would like to know how you got it to stand up in your display.ReplyDelete
That is just way too cute - and I do love her wall of little quilts, I think I feel a little quilt fever coming on, lol!ReplyDelete
Darling little quilt and your vignette is delightful!ReplyDelete
I am a big fan of reproduction fabrics and small quilts, so much fun to make and display!
Found your fun blog through another, and will visit you again, soon!
:) Carolyn
It's so cute. I want to make a little mini quilt. Have wanted to for a long time. Love it.ReplyDelete
Hope you are well. Hugs to P for me.
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text: A broad, 4-kilometer-tall feature on the seafloor about 1500 kilometers east of Japan is the world's largest volcano, a new analysis suggests. At its tallest point, Tamu Massif (at lower left and center in main image; oblique view in inset) lies more than 2 km below the ocean's surface. Unlike most volcanic seamounts, which are steep and typically no more than a few tens of kilometers across, the gently sloping Tamu Massif covers 310,000 square kilometers—about the same as the British Isles, or the base of Mars's Olympus Mons, the solar system's largest known volcano. (Its base is shown in dark purple at lower right, for comparison.) The massif's slopes are exceptionally shallow, often less than 1°, thanks to lava that flowed freely before hardening. Researchers think the Tamu Massif is a single volcano because rock samples (labeled dots) have similar chemistry, and seismic surveys show that broad layers of rock emanate from the center of the feature. Today, Tamu Massif sits far from the edge of the Pacific tectonic plate and is presumed dead, but 145 million years ago the caldera plumbed the intersection of three tectonic plates, the researchers note today in Nature Geoscience. They haven't finished dating rock samples drilled from the peak, but it's possible that the entire seamount could have been formed in a million years or less.


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Heidelberg Takes a Look Back at Drupa 2008
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—06/12/2008—On the last day of the drupa trade show, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is encouraged by the result of the event.
"At this point, of course, we can only give our first impressions of how drupa has progressed so far. We will only be able to say with certainty how the interest shown by buyers ultimately translates into real orders and whether it generates actual sales when we publish information on the first quarter at the start of August. I can say, however, that we have so far met our expectations," declares Bernhard Schreier, Chief Executive Officer at Heidelberg.
Customers from 85 different countries paid a visit to Halls 1 and 2 and placed more than 2,500 orders for products and solutions. Although the strongest individual market is Germany, which accounted for 25 percent of all orders, Heidelberg is particularly pleased with how popular the trade show proved outside Germany. At 65 percent, the share of visitors who made the trip to Düsseldorf from outside Germany was higher than at any previous drupa shows. Heidelberg also believes that both the quality of this year's visitor profile and the number of decision-makers that attended the event improved compared with previous years, too. All the products on show at the event attracted keen interest from visitors, with the unveiling of the Speedmaster XL 162 - the latest large-format offering from Heidelberg - proving particularly popular.
"Our HEI Performance and HEI Value concept, which focuses on the combination of innovative technology and added value for our customers, was a complete success," emphasized CEO Bernhard Schreier. Furthermore, dividing both halls into several different sections made the entire Heidelberg portfolio more transparent and helped visitors to get a clear overview.
The world market leader's know-how in the growth market of packaging printing proved to be a hit with visitors. By dedicating an entire hall to this segment, Heidelberg was able to demonstrate the full diversity of its portfolio in this sector and could clearly position its offerings. "We have put a great deal of effort into showcasing this particular area, and this work will pay dividends in the future," explained Rautert, member of the Heidelberg Management Board. Dr. Jürgen Rautert also believes that the productive meetings held with customers from around the world indicate that Heidelberg is on course for success. "We have been able to use drupa to lay solid foundations for success in the years ahead. That is why our meetings with customers were so important for everyone involved," adds Rautert.
"Integration in practice" was the claim that Heidelberg brought to drupa this year, and over 1,200 demonstrations of the various workflows in the Prinect family backed up this assertion. Services and consumables - combined under the global Saphira brand - played a key role in enhancing and augmenting the company's comprehensive portfolio.
Of the many products on display, the launch of the Speedmaster XL 105 perfecting press also took center stage. This addition to the Heidelberg range continues the success story of the Speedmaster XL, which was first introduced four years ago. Not to be outdone, other configurations in the 70 x 100 centimeter and 50 x 70 centimeter formats - including the Speedmaster CD 102, the Speedmaster SM 102, and the new Speedmaster XL 75 - also recorded good order levels.
The technology leadership that Heidelberg enjoys was also reflected in the interest shown in Suprasetter platesetters. Orders for postpress solutions were similarly encouraging, with large-format die cutters from the Dymatrix range being sold to customers in Italy and Germany for example.


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Amy Jo — who has re-opened From a Corner Table, by the way — forwarded a link to Write-a-Go-Go, a site which challenges people to write 36,000 words in 3 months.
Welcome to your new challenge. Ready? 36,000 words sounds like a lot, doesn't it? 144 manuscript pages? But when you break it down to 1,000 words, three times a week, isn't that something you can do?
This got me to wondering: is it something I can do? Is it something I already do? I don't know. But because I'm a geek, I knew could find out. A little digging turned up a word count plugin for WordPress. I installed it and voila! Now I have word count stats at GRS.
I average 29,300 words per month at Get Rich Slowly. It's not as easy to use plugins with Moveable Type, so I'm not going to try to calculate my word count here. I suspect it used to be in the 25,000 word per month range but has probably fallen to around 15,000 words per month. Do I write another 5,000 words per month at my other sites? Probably. I think it's safe to say that I'm publishing 50,000 words per month. I'm writing 1,500 words per day. (I'm actually probably writing double that — I figure half of what I write never sees the light of day.)
How much is 50,000 words per month in real-world terms? According to this guide to average manuscript lengths, novels are generally between 25,000 and 150,000 words. A 50,000 word novel would be 200 pages long. I'm writing the equivalent of a 200-page book every month.
Holy shit.
Now, there are a lot of considerations that go into writing a book that I'm not having to cope with. Short articles are much different than a book-length manuscript. I'm not saying that one is harder or that one is easier — they're just different.
But still.
I'm writing a book each month.
The mind boggles.


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We have just arrived back from 2.5 weeks in Vietnam. It's was a wonderful trip full of good friends, good food and plenty of celebration (two birthdays, Christmas, and New Years!!!)
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holidays!
We've fallen pretty behind in updating but there is lots to look forward too with more blog posts coming soon.
- Megs


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Baking blissSunday, August 21, 2016
If only this was our living room. Our couch is still goodness knows where, we can't wait for it to arrive hopefully next week, the last major puzzle piece to complete our humble abode. We put up the curtains in the living room today, and the first coat of varnish on the laundry counter we made the other week - it stank horribly with the intention of seeping its perfume into the drying clothes that we had to rescue them to the currently bare living area. DIY projects are expected to continue for a few more weekends yet.
In between A cursing while drilling holes here and there, I've formed a more relaxing habit of baking on Sunday afternoons. It's usually a two bakes a go event, starting with the homemade muesli that goes into two containers, a week's worth of breakfasts at work for two. The latter baking is more experimental. It's been an alternative to the favourite go-to banana cake for a couple of Sundays, before A expressed that he's had enough with the lemon-blueberry combination. One Sunday I baked enough small loaves of ciabatta to last us the whole week of soup dinners. Then there was our friend T's family recipe of classic cannelés bordelais, a bite sized regional French pastry that might require a few trials before I get it right. On my first trial they came out in all sorts of heights and varying degrees of brown to burnt-ness. The second trial involved a more gourmet recipe featuring blueberries, and I'm happy to say, it's a slight improvement. Practice makes perfect. Our blueberry stock is slowly dropping.
The (approximate) measurements, adding different ingredients in then mixing them into a consistent fluidy batter is fun, each baking session like an experiment in a lab. The wafts of warmth rising from the oven is satisfying, the first bite expectant and its result pleasant and often encouraging to experiment with more variations.
The couch might not have arrived yet but the oven is keeping me warm and busy. What shall I bake next weekend?
Image by Unsplash/Andy Chilton
Image by Unsplash/Andy Chilton


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