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Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. Climb the hill of Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and find a welcoming taverna for spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and energetic Greek dancing. Piraeus is the largest harbor in the country. The white chapel of St. George at its summit has a theater bearing the same name. The hill of Nymphs is the site of a planetarium, which is located above magnificent Thesseio temple. Among all of these hills, Acropolis is the one that glorified Athens and the whole Greek world and became the symbol of the western civilization. Bays and small rocky or sandy coves dot the area and during the summer are filled with Athenians and foreigners enjoying their beauty.
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A former capital of Greece and a popular port on the eastern Peloponnese coast, Nafplion impresses visitors with grand, medieval architecture erected by Venetians during the 15th century. The most dominant structure is Palamidi Fortress towering high above town. The port is a lively town with a scenic harbor, a picturesque center to explore on foot and pebble beaches. Several monuments remain from its Turkish past, including mosques and parliament building. Handicrafts and local costumes are on display at the Folk Art Museum. Palamidi Castle has an incomparable view from the fortress' lofty position. Spend time strolling along the waterfront, exploring around main square and narrow streets of Old Town. Platia Sintagmator, the city's main square, is fronted by a former mosque, now the meeting place of Greek Parliament. Here is also the Archaeological Museum, which features an outstanding collection of Mycenaean finds. The entrance to Akronafplia Citadel has a gate built of Roman bricks, a Byzantine gatehouse with frescoes dating from 1291, and Venetian bastions.
From the port, don't pass up a tour to Mycenae. There is evidence that the site has been inhabited since 4000 BC, but reached its peak of civilization during 1500 - 1000 BC. It was here that the mighty Agamemnon ruled and the site still contains massive structures which give visitors a glimpse of what this magnificent city once was.
At the far end of Peloponnese, on the southern east coast of the peninsula looking on to Mirtoon Sea, stands Monemvasia. A distinctly shaped great rock rising from the sea only a few meters from the coast, it is often referred to as the "Gibraltar of Greece". On the north side of the bay there are a few houses in the small village of Old Monemvasia. Visit the cemetery where in 1989 the famous Greek poet Ioannis Ritsos was buried. The lower town of Monemvasia is called "the Fortress" today. A wall protects the lower town on three sides. There are several churches around like Panagia Chrisafitissa, Panagia Mirtidiotissa, Chistos Elkomenos, Agia Sofia. On the east side of the main square stands a house with a garden containing remains of the early Byzantine church. To the west, there is the "Stellakis" house that was reconstructed and gave a lot of information about the architectural details and appearance of the medieval town. A small zigzag path connects lower town with upper town. The Fort city of Monemvasia with a one and only gate turns dream into reality.
Pylos is a small town built in the natural bay of Navarino that is located in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese. There are two notable sites in the region that should not be missed - Palace of Nestor and two castles overlooking the Bay of Navarino - the castles Niokastron and Navarino. The Palace of Nestor is best preserved of Mycenaean palaces and is a complex of several buildings consisting of apartments and other royal rooms. Thousands of clay tables were also found at the site and give glimpses into daily life at the palace. The older castle of Navarino, called Palaiokastron, was built in 1573 by the Turks and was given over to the Venetians in 1686. Having changed hands on several more occasions, the castle was used in World War II by Italians and later served as German headquarters. Like any town on the Mediterranean, Pylos is filled with quaint restaurants serving traditional Greek fare. Pylos has been a popular seaside town for decades and has a lot to offer by way of entertainment in addition to historical sites surrounding the port.
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It is known for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea. It has a small, but prosperous fishing port. There are many hotels and restaurants and the town is ten minutes away from another of Sicily's most important tourist destinations Taormina.
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Sicilia is the favorite island of Gods in traditional poetry. The most powerful and biggest ancient city in Sicilia is Siracusa. Its name may come from the native word "Siraco", which means "marsh", due to the bogs which surrounded the city. Or it may derive from a Phenician etymology signifying the presence of seagulls on its rocky shores. Few cities of the ancient world had the importance Syracuse had in Magna Grecia, the ancient Greek settlements in Italy. The most spectacular monuments in the archeological area surrounded by colorful Mediterranean vegetation are the Greek amphitheatre and the Orecchio di Dionisio (Dionysius' Ear). Besides touring the Archeological Museum that contains beautiful objects, Ortigia Island, the heart of the old Greek city, is worth a visit. Outside the city limits is Eurialo Castle, an incredible structure built to protect the city from the Cathaginians, and Pantalica, the great rocky necropolis in Anapo Valley.
Set in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Africa, Gozo is the second largest of the Maltese islands after Malta itself. Reputed in Greek legend to be the island of Ogy'gia, where the sea nymph Calypso entertained Odysseus, it is 9 miles long and 4 miles wide . The main town of Victoria is set on hills in the middle of the island. The impressive Citadel or Gran Castello and the Ggantija prehistoric temples are worth visiting. Also take in the views from Calypso's Cave and the amazing alabaster stalactites of Ninu's Grotto.
Xlendi Bay and the surrounding village is another sought after destination on Gozo. Known for scuba diving and various water sports, this picturesque town is a perfect place for relaxation.
Valletta is the capital of Malta. This remarkable fortified city with its massive bastions followed the most advanced Renaissance ideas in town planning, with streets laid straight on a grid looking over the Grand Harbour. Outside the 'City Gate' is the famous Triton Fountain. 'City Gate' has public buses and vendors selling soft drinks and all sorts of traditional fresh Maltese bread and sweets. Freedom Square shows an extraordinary capital with buildings of fine architecture of different tastes and styles ranging from the Mannerism to Baroque to Rococo to Neoclassicism. Valletta is a fascinating city for wandering around looking at what used to be the Knight's own cathedrals and Auberges. The city's backbone is Republic Street, which runs straight through the city center to Fort St. Elmo. Valletta has several narrow, steep side streets decorated with traditional Maltese pastel colored balconies and a statue on almost every street corner. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants to choose from.
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artalvarez replied to bigwave's topic in All About U2Me 2 ! My unit was updated on u2 account before my other utilities and sent to wrong unit. No one answers the phone at live nation. Leaves me hearing a loop from songs of innocence. Guess no one has been Into the office for years to update the music. Hahah. Ugh. All down hill after farming out to live nation. Help !,
does anyone actually pick up the phone @ u2 customer service ?
evidently they used an old list and sent my gift to the wrong address dispite u2 being the first address update i did. need to contact a human ! haaha
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I'm a little late posting this but no one else seems to understand the experience I had at the New Orleans Superdome. I went to use the Porta potty's that were located on the floor under the tunnel. During becks last number I'm walking back towards the floor I see two man dressed in black walking towards me and I said hey that guy looks familiar. turns out that it was Larry sneaking back in to the backstage area after catching Becks performance. what a thrill.
who else is concerned about safety in NOLA? Everyday some tourist is viciously attacked hope it gets better by September.
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thanks. I'm not very good at making my own circuit board. I saw this:
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my wife has a real small FM transmitter that snaps on to her iPod and streams her music in stereo to her car speakers. I only have the iPod nano which only has a headphone jack, it doesn't have the standard iPod connector.
I was looking to see if there's an easy instructable that can make a nice sounding FM stereo transmitter. The only thing I could find was this one: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Micro-FM-Transmitter/721/1 and I'm not sure it's transmits in stereo. Pretty sure the one my wife has doesn't use the coil method either.
Anyway, is there something else that I can be pointed to as a starting point? I was thinking of maybe sticking the whole thing into a small altoids box and I can use it in my car. I didn't know if that project is the only real one out there.
any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Telekom Slovenije continues to upgrade the capabilities and performance of its fixed and mobile networks.
This year Telekom Slovenije began actively upgrading its 4th generation mobile network with 4G+ technology (LTE-Advanced), and continues with the expansion of its fiber optics network, while at the start of next year it will launch a solution that will bring higher internet speeds to those users who are connected to broadband services over copper lines, and also have LTE/4G mobile network coverage.
Telekom Slovenije will make it possible for users to simultaneously use the copper (xDSL) and the LGE/4G mobile network, and such a combined data transfer over a so-called hybrid access will provide an even better user experience when using the internet and watching television at the same time.
"This solution is a logical next step in the development of a unified network that has been underway for the past few years, as the technological development provides increasing network convergence. Through gradual integration of networks and different technologies into a unified infrastructure that will provide access to services through any technology, wired or wireless, we make it possible for our users to use the latest communication services and an excellent user experience, regardless of the technology operating in the background," emphasizes Matjaž Pogačnik, Access Network Director at Telekom Slovenije.
Telekom Slovenije will introduce details of the commercial offer in January 2018, while transfer speeds available to individual users will be limited to realistically achievable speeds that do not overburden the mobile network. Users of Top Trio plans who opt for hybrid access as an extra service will receive a special modem with a SIM card and the IPTV BOX S set-top box.
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Defamation in the workplace is more often than not associated with disgruntled employees making adverse or negative remarks about their employer (or former employer). This has become a major cause for concern for employers particularly with the advent of social media and online reviews.
However, in a recent decision awarding $237,000 in damages to a victim of defamation, the District Court of New South Wales has reminded employers that they also have an obligation not to make defamatory or disparaging remarks about former employees.
In Bowden v KSMC Holdings Pty Ltd t/as Hubba Bubba Childcare on Haig & Chapman [2019] NSWDC 98, a former employee of a childcare centre alleged that his former employer had sent an email containing defamatory material to parents of the children who attended the childcare centre.
The former employee was a 20-year-old enrolled in a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFE. He had resigned from his employment in March 2016 due to an incompatibility with his TAFE timetable and the employer's desired work timetable.
Following his resignation, in April 2016, the director of the childcare centre sent an email to 35 parents which read:
Matt – is unfortunately no longer with us due to disciplinary reasons. Whilst being good with the children in general, Matt was not truthful with us regarding his studies and some other issues, and I felt it was better for him to move on and possibly gain a bit more life experience. We wish him well in the future.
The employee was not made aware of this email until one of the parents, who considered it to be a misrepresentation of the termination of the employee's employment, advised him of its existence. Upon being advised of this email, the employee withdrew from his TAFE course and sought medical and psychological assistance to deal with the distress he was suffering as a result of the email.
The employee commenced defamation proceedings alleging that the employer had made accusations that he was:
In the proceedings, the employer argued that there was some truth to the accusation that the employee had been dishonest about his studies as he had represented to it that he had completed his course. The Court rejected the employer's arguments. Instead, the Court found that the employer was well aware of the state of the employee's studies having discussed the matter with the head teacher of childhood education at TAFE. The Court considered it more likely that the employer was anxious about filling staff positions and wanted the employee to finish his course as soon as possible. When the employee advised that he could not work on Wednesdays in order to finish his course as soon as possible, the employer became dissatisfied with the employee.
The Court also rejected the employer's argument that the employee had deceived the employer by failing to disclose that he babysat some of the children outside of the childcare centre's hours, noting the employer's policy in this regard did not clearly prohibit this.
The Court rejected the employer's defence that the parents had an actual or apparent interest in the information which was justification for the email, noting that it went beyond what was necessary for the parents to know. In this regard, the Court was of the view that, whilst the parents were entitled to know that the employee no longer worked there, the remainder of the employer's email was gratuitous and irrelevant and "impugned [the employee]'s character and reputation in an injurious way".
In considering the damages to be awarded to the employee, the Court also had regard to:
This was all aggravated by the fact that the employer knew that the material was false, had refused to apologise and maintained its position even during the proceedings.
The employee was therefore awarded $237,970.22 in damages.
Lessons for employers
When dealing with the departure of employees, it is essential that employers only share information with others to the extent that it is necessary to do so, regardless of how acrimonious the departure may have been. As can be seen from this case, the potential consequences for engaging in defamatory conduct can be extremely costly.
Shane Koelmeyer is a leading workplace relations lawyer and Director at Workplace Law. Workplace Law is a specialist law firm providing employers with legal advice, training and representation in all aspects of workplace relations, employment-related matters and WH&S.
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Today's travel tidbit and where I'd like to visit: Copper Canyon. Thanks, Wikipedia!
Copper Canyon (Spanish: Barrancas del Cobre) is a group of six distinct canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental in the southwestern part of the state of Chihuahua in northwestern Mexico. The canyons were formed by six rivers that drain the western side of the Sierra Tarahumara (a part of the Sierra Madre Occidental). All six rivers merge into the Rio Fuerte and empty into the Gulf of California. The walls of the canyon are a copper/green color, which is where the name originates.
After all that I am reminded of my favorite Bogey movie; The Treasure of the Sierra Madre! Here's a clip with one of my favorite lines. Bogey was so damn gritty in this movie, more so than in other movies. Enjoy.
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Mount Laurel, New Jersey (September, 14, 2018) – Todd Griffing, CPCU has joined the Mount Laurel team as a Senior Vice President of Cook Maran, a full service insurance broker and consulting firm with another location in Fairlawn, N.J. as well as offices in Manhattan, Staten Island, East Hampton, Southampton, and Melville, N.Y.
Todd is a graduate of West Chester University, where he obtained a degree in Business Management. He previously held the title of Vice President of Business Development at Conner Strong & Buckelew. Todd will provide industry leading risk management and insurance capabilities and looks to design an insuance program which optimizes coverage and financial structure. He specializes in alternative risk financing utlizing captives of all types: single parent, segregated cell, group and 831(b) micro captives. His focus is in the petroleum, utility, manufacturing, real estate and construction industries.
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¼ of UK graduates get their first job in London, and this city can be a great place to kick start your career as it is a hub of young talent and opportunities!
There are lots of great start-up and SME jobs, paid internships and entry level roles available in London throughout the year, so it definitely worth including it in your job hunt. In this article we look at 6 sectors, and why London is a great place to establish your career in these industries.
With a huge annual design festival and lots of museums and exhibitions, there is no better place to keep up with the latest trends in design than London. Design jobs in London are benefiting from the strength of the tech industry that creates loads of exciting opportunities for entry level designers to build their skills creating websites and branding for growing companies!
- PixelLounge - a company that aims to bring 3D printing to everyone by creating downloadable 3D models
- Marvel - a company that provides quick prototyping tools and makes giving feedback on these designs easy
London's insurance industry is at the cutting edge of the sector. The London Market Group makes London insurance unique and drives innovation like the recent turn towards electronic trading, so it is definitely an exciting place to take up an insurance graduate job.
London is the world's top financial centre, so if you are looking for a job in finance then London is the place to go! It has two main financial districts: the Square Mile and Canary Wharf, both of which are packed with established finance names including the London Stock Exchange, Lloyds of London and the Bank of England.
If you want a graduate role in tech, then London definitely has a lot to offer. The East London Tech City, with its 'Silicon Roundabout' there is a cluster of high tech start-ups and established digital companies. Google recently decided to put their HQ there, finding themselves among other tech giants like Cisco and Facebook.
All the major UK television networks have their HQs in London including ITV, the BBC and CNN International. On Fleet Street, many of the main national newspapers can be found and Soho houses a world-leading post-production industry. London is a real hub when it comes to careers in the media!
- SuperAwesome - a company that have created a kid-safe digital media platform that helps tackle issues of safety and privacy
- 7DM Studios - a vertically integrated feature film production company
The growth of the creative and digital sectors in London has fed into the development of the marketing industry. There are marketing agencies of all sizes in this city, allowing innovative new firms to vie with established companies and making this a really exciting place to look for a graduate marketing role.
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Chevrolet, one among the renowned General Motors property has made its fame by making almost every type of vehicle from SUVs to passenger cars and trading them relatively at reasonable prices. Founded in 1911, by William Durant, it was termed after Louis Chevrolet, the automakers first engineer. The first automobile to roll off the Chevrolet Chevy assembly line in the year 1911 was the classic six, and was followed by a truck in 1918. Since then automakers have managed to manufacture the vehicles to deliver high performance and provide safe driving experience. The term "Chevrolet Chevy Van" refers to the complete series of vans manufactured by General motors and sold by Chevrolet. In 1961, the first Chevrolet Chevy van was released on the corvair platform, and the Chevrolet Express is the latest van in production.
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Chevrolet Chevy van 2014 offers extraordinary performance yet efficient fuel engine, aggressive design, cutting-edge technology, and accompanied with top quality interior materials. The 2014 Chevrolet Express is greatly unchanged for this year. The Express passenger Chevrolet van is available in LT and LS trim with many configurations such as 1500 (AWD or RWD), 3500, 2500 and 3500 extended. The Express cargo van by Chevrolet is offered in 2500 regular, 3500 extended versions and 1500 (RWD/AWD). Chevrolet has made efforts to raise the bar in this year. In 2014, Chevrolet has come up with few variants in the Van series. And they include;
Express Cargo van– Full size cargo van by Chevrolet
· The 2014 Chevrolet's express cargo van boasts a crew cargo van that offers a three passenger comfortable bench seat and behind the seat there is a bulkhead that separates the cargo area from the passengers.
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It's Saturday morning, which means the various Yard Sale pages I follow are overflowing with furniture and DIY projects and bebe clothing.
I've seen no fewer than than 4 dressers that would make killer projects for a nursery. A really cute corner cabinet. A beautiful old mirror that would be the bee's knees sanded down and painted Tiffany blue.
Guys. I seriously need somewhere to put my creative energy because I see all of this stuff, and how gorgeous it is outside, and my ovaries start beating a tattoo against my brain. "BUY FURNITURE...MAKE BABY...BABY NEEDS FURNITURE."
It's really quite sick. I want to nest and we're nowhereeeee near being able to even start making the thing that would require nesting, since hubs has just come to the realization and agreement that he needs to see a therapist for his bipolar.
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During the discussion, Teli called for early completion of the Lekhapani-Jairampur proposed railway line, reopening of the Bogapani Railway Station, repairing of the Godapani bridge, revision in timings of the DEMU train between Tinsukia and Dibrugarh, beautification of the Ledo Railway Station, and for starting of Shatabdi service and Dibrugarh-Silchar Express train from Tinsukia for the benefit of the people of the vast area.
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Memorial service honors late art administrative assistant
Haviland Cardinal, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
A cold and grey January afternoon, the trees on campus seemed barren of life, the grieving met inside the Liberal Art Center to celebrate the life of Virginia Thomas. The art department's longtime administrative assistant died on Nov. 18, a month shy of her birthday. Thomas would have been 72 yea...
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Noah Alatza, News Editor
January 7, 2019
The Art and Design department announced on Facebook Jan. 4, that a university memorial service for a former administrative assistant will take place on Jan 15. On Nov. 21, University Communications confirmed that Virginia Thomas, 71, died on Nov. 18 in an email sent to the USI community. Inter...
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Noah Alatza, News Editor
November 21, 2018
Longtime Art & Design Department Administrative Assistant, Virginia Thomas, 71, died Nov. 18. University Communications confirmed her death in an email sent to the USI community Nov. 21. Interim Art and Design Chair Katie Waters said the department was very pleased to have her join the team in 2002. �...


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What is the probability of two women born and raised in Kenya, migrating to Australia and making a strong mark in the new country of residence? Now as you do the mental probability, what if the two women share the same first name!
A few days ago, South Australian Senator Lucy Gichuhi met with Lucy Goodwin popularly known as Ninny Zerah, for a glass of wine and also catch up on matter relative to their shared country of birth-Kenya. And it gets exciting, for the wine being served on this occasion is a product of Zhiro premium Wines, owned by the other Lucy (Ninny)!
Senator Lucy Gichuhi arrived in Australia with her husband and children in 1999 and became an Australian citizen in 2001. She filled the South Australian seat left vacant by the resignation of Family First's Bob Day.
Miss Lucy Goodwin, or Ninny Zerah, who lives in Australia, is a singer and songwriter whose rendition of Runtown's Mad Over You has continued to receive considerable airplay in Kenyan radio. The soulful voiced singer who works as a consultant, counselor, and entrepreneur recently became the first Kenyan-Australian to own an Australian wine: ZHIRO Pinot Noir Chardonnay which has already been stocked in many stores across the length and breadth of Australia.
The Zhiro Chardonnay has been described as a dry, delicate and sparkling wine with a touch of integrity. The wine, named after Ninny's mom, Shiro, has a lifted aroma of lemon, strawberry and honeyed cream.
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Geta church has a separate wooden belfry, rather than the traditional west tower. The stone church was erected in the middle of the 15th century. The altar paintings representing the Last Supper, the Shepards, and the Flagellation of Christ, were donations from 1658.
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Bastö Hotel & Stugby is located in the middle of the beautiful Åland Islands. It is surrounded by warm sea gulfs, bathing coves and smooth red cliffs. Bastö Hotell & Stugby is near all the tourist attractions, and there's a swimming beach only 100m away.
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Vastavam web: Former Sri Lanka player Chamara Silva has been given temporary relief to participate in domestic matches after appealing his two-year ban for misconduct, the country's cricket board said today.Last month, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said a domestic first-class match between Panadura Cricket Club and Kalutara Physical Culture Club in January had not been played in keeping with the spirit of the game.
The two clubs were also fined half a million rupees ( 3,300) each and the match was declared void.There had been allegations of match-fixing after Panadura won following unusual scoring on the third day of their match, but SLC denied the claims."On the recommendation of the appeal's committee the accused players would be permitted to engage in domestic cricket activities pending the outcome of their appeal," Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement today.
It announced the probe a day after SLC said that 40 contracted national team players had asked for an immediate inquiry into "shocking" allegations by former player Pramodya Wickremasinghe.The former pace bowler and ex-national selector told a local television station last month he was concerned about "unnatural match patterns" and player selections.


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If you think you may have symptoms of Coronavirus, follow the national guidance and self-isolate for seven days. We have Introduced a number of measures and changes to help delay the spread of the virus and maintain essential health services for those that will continue to need them during these unprecedented times. If you, or a member of your family has tested positive for Coronavirus, please find resources to aid your/their recovery on our Coronavirus - Supporting your recovery page.
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Happy dog days of summer, everyone! It's that time of year when it's just so stinking hot that I really can't stand much of anything touching my skin. Every year, about mid-July, I get to this point where I just stop all other projects and put my full focus on making a few sundresses. It seems, in my climate, I can never really have too many of them to get me through the long, hot and humid summers.
Have you noticed how many summer dress patterns (and RTW dresses, for that matter) feature these cute, button front closures? I'm not one to follow trends, but I'd say the button front dress is definitely a trend for summer 2018! This pattern is actually quite a few years old, but I was drawn to the 90's vibe, button front, princess seams, and cute flared skirt, and, perhaps my most favorite feature, that eensy-weensy little spaghetti strap. This is the By Hand London Sabrina dress in View B.
For the main fabric I used this Peach Dandelion Slubbed Cotton Woven from Mood online. This fabric felt very crisp when it arrived, but after prewashing it became incredibly soft and took on a light, airy drape – perfect for a summer sundress! Of course I made my life 1000 x's harder by attempting to pattern match this (unbalanced) pattern along those princess seams – which isn't really possible so I had to settle for matching right along the waistline. It worked out pretty well, except things got a bit off at center back where the non-symmetrical nature of the print meant one of my dandelions got awkwardly cut off in the seam. Ah well! Close enough!
The fabric was a tad sheer so I decided to insert a lining. I used my most favorite and probably most blogged about fabric – this White Solid Viscose Batiste. I am not joking when I tell you that I would buy bolts upon bolts of this fabric. It feels so delicious next to the skin, and is so breathable. It makes the perfect lining, but is also gorgeous all on its own that I've used it as a fashion fabric before as well (like with my Edwardian Blouse). Of course this pattern didn't call for a lining, so I simply cut the regular dress pieces, then sewed the facing onto the batiste lining, and made sure to hem the whole thing a couple inches shorter than the actual dress.
Of course, my "quick sundress" project kept getting more difficult as I had to sew 18 buttonholes for this baby. Not going to lie, on my manual 4-step buttonholer, it felt like 1000! Could I have cheated and omitted all the buttonholes below the waist – simply sewing the buttons through the placket and calling it a day? Of course. Did I? No. All those buttons are fully functional. Will I ever unbutton them all? Probably not, but at least I know they work!!
Fit-wise, I can think of a few things I would change on this dress. The princess seams are designed so the skirt flares out from the upper hip area, rather than from the waist, which really isn't the most flattering on my shape. If I make this pattern again I would change that, and perhaps tweak a couple of the seams here and there. Is it enough to stop me from wearing this dress multiple times a week? No. Guys – it's 100 degrees in the shade. This dress might be the only thing keeping me sane! Which is why I have another version already in the works!
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German Ska-Punks, The Prosecution, are giving away some music along with some free tracks from bands such as P.O.BOX, NH3, THE TiPS, BREW36 and other releases available from Long Beach Records Europe.
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A day for remembering our Veterans, praying for the safety of our Active Duty Military and above all, a world without war.
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Mark Puddle sells The Lord Chamberlain's Men to Peter Stickney for an undisclosed sum
by Best of Theatre Staff on Thursday 28 April 2016, 1:12 pm in West End News & Gossip
In May 2016, Peter Stickney will take over from Mark Puddle as the new owner and Artistic Director of The Lord Chamberlain's Men.
Mark, who created the company in 2005, will complete the handover in May. Peter, who is about to direct his first production for the company, performed as an actor with The Lord Chamberlain's Men in 2007 and 2008 and has been the associate producer for the last three years.
Peter said, "Since I first performed with the company in a tour of Romeo and Juliet. I knew that I was part of something special. The venues the company performs at, the strong following the company has and the unique nature of playing Shakespeare as he intended it to be seen, in the open-air with an all-male cast. I was hooked! I returned the following year to perform again and have worked for the company ever since."
It has been eleven years since Mark Puddle, when aged just 25, convinced Buckingham Palace that he should be allowed to recreate The Lord Chamberlain's Men (TLCM)*. In that first year, 2005, TLCM toured to a few venues, a handful of audience members and the odd peacock! They now play to over 40,000 audience members a year at 80 of the most beautiful and historically important venues in the country.
Puddle, 36, is credited with creating an artistically vibrant theatre company that has produced clear, bold storytelling coupled with huge commercial success. All this accomplished without any Arts Council funding or grant aid, surviving on ticket sales alone. One of his proudest achievements, he said, was "that we led the way in creating the outdoor Equity Guidelines and as such the open-air sector is a much safer and more reputable place to work than when we first started."
Over the last eleven years, TLCM has travelled more than 100,000 miles, to over 200 venues in seven different countries and performed in excess of 1,000 shows to more than 300,000 people. The company travels the whole country from Truro to Inverness and everywhere in between, including an international leg of the tour, which this year takes in France, Holland and Germany. The company have added a few new venues this year as well as returning to all their old favourites.
On what to expect in this next chapter for the company Stickney said, "First and foremost, I'm not going to fix what isn't broken. Mark has done a fantastic job. To build a theatre company from scratch with no public funding whatsoever, surviving purely on ticket sales, is incredible in this day and age. What I am looking to do is explore new opportunities. We are well known, and rightly so, for our fantastic open-air tour in the summer but I am keen to see us move indoors as well, to theatres or other performance venues to give the company a year-round presence and allow us to tackle other of Shakespeare's great plays and perhaps, even, other authors. I also aim to raise the international profile of this magnificent company."
Mark Puddle added, "I am delighted that The Lord Chamberlain's Men will be owned and managed by a former actor of the company. Peter's energy, love of Shakespeare and passion to take the company forward means that he is the right person to build on the considerable achievements of the last eleven years. I want to thank our amazing audiences, venues and team for what has been a remarkable eleven years and hope everyone continues to join Peter and The Lord Chamberlain's Men on the next chapter of this extraordinary journey."
Peter's first production as Artistic Director is Much Ado About Nothing. The cast includes James Lavender, Jon Tozzi, Jordan Bernarde, Joshua Meredith, Matthew McFetridge, Nathan Coenen and Oliver Buckner. It opens on 8th June and then tours nationally until 4th September before heading to France, Holland and Germany and finishing on 25th September.
Peter Stickney summed up by saying, "It is a huge honour to be taking over the artistic direction of The Lord Chamberlain's Men. I look forward to taking the company on into the next decade and beyond!"
The Lord Chamberlain's Men was a playing company for whom William Shakespeare wrote for most of his career. Richard Burbage played most of the lead roles, including Hamlet and Macbeth, while Shakespeare himself performed some secondary roles. By 1603, it was one of the two leading companies of the city and was subsequently patronised by James I, becoming The King's Men.
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11 Top-Rated Things to Do in the Hunter Valley, Australia
A two-hour drive north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is one of Australia's oldest grape-growing regions, but this scenic area offers plenty of things to do for visitors who are looking for something different. Dining is a particular highpoint. Foodies will find a tantalizing array of farm-fresh produce and artisan foods, as well as top-notch restaurants offering everything from multi-course tasting menus to rustic country lunches and high tea. This beautiful valley is also famous for its picturesque vistas, elegant day spas, golf courses, and the World Heritage wilderness areas of Wollemi and Barrington Tops National Parks.
You'll also find plenty of activities for families in the Hunter Valley. Hovering over the countryside in a hot air balloon is a wonderful way to soak up the scenery, and kids love interacting with Aussie animals at the Hunter Valley Zoo. Other rewarding places to visit include the heritage trail in Wollombi; the Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin; and Bathers Way, the popular seafront promenade in Newcastle, the valley's largest town. With all these diverse attractions and activities, it's easy to see why this alluring region is one of the most popular getaways from Sydney. Plan your trip with our list of the top things to do in the Hunter Valley.
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1. Soar over the Valley in a Hot Air Balloon
One of the best ways to appreciate the beautiful, bucolic landscapes of the Hunter Valley is to soar high above it in a hot air balloon. From above, the valley unfurls in a patchwork of fields and rolling, mist-cloaked hills studded with eucalyptus trees. Flights last about an hour, and sunrise is the best time to soak up the serenity and see kangaroos hopping across the fields. This is a romantic way to celebrate a wedding or anniversary. Family packages are also available and include photos and breakfast.
2. Sign up for a Chef's Tasting Menu or Cooking Class
The Hunter Valley is a nirvana for foodies. Cheeses, chutneys, chocolates, grapes, aromatic oils, olives, and honey are just some of the delicacies produced in this fertile valley, and the region is home to highly acclaimed restaurants. You can enjoy seasonal chef's tasting menus at top restaurants like EXP, Circa 1876 Restaurant, and Muse Restaurant in Pokolbin, devour fresh farm-to-table fair at a rustic cafe in a heritage cottage, or dine alfresco with views of kangaroos grazing at dusk. Another way for foodies to experience the wonderful produce here is to attend a cooking class. The Hunter Valley Cooking School at Hunter Valley Resort and Majors Lane Cooking School are top choices. For those with a sweet tooth, Sabor in the Hunter is an award-winning dessert bar, which also offers a popular high tea.
3. Hike the Trails at Barrington Tops National Park
Preserving one of the largest temperate rainforests in Australia, beautiful Barrington Tops National Park, in the upper Hunter Valley, is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The best way to explore the park is on its vast network of hiking trails. Popular trails include the 1,500-meter-high Aeroplane Hill Walking Track, which weaves through wetlands and woodlands in the subalpine region of the park and offers stunning views from Careys Peak lookout. The Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track provides a wonderful walk through subalpine snow gum forests and temperate rain forest, where you can see some of the park's picturesque waterfalls. Giant tree ferns and carpets of cool, green moss are other distinguishing features, and the trail is also popular with birders.
Other recommended hikes include the Blue Gum Loop trail; the easy, wheelchair-friendly Devil's Hole lookout walk; and the eight-kilometer Gloucester Tops Circuit, which combines three of the park's top hikes into a rewarding trek. While you're hiking, keep an eye out for wildlife like swamp wallabies and grey kangaroos.
4. Stroll along Newcastle's Bathers Way
Sitting between fantastic surf beaches and one of Australia's busiest ports, Newcastle is a vibrant city packed with hip restaurants and cafés, a lively arts scene, parks and gardens, and eclectic shops. A great way to soak up the city's salty sea air and ocean views, and learn a little about its history at the same time, is a stroll along the Bathers Way. This six-kilometer coastal promenade stretches from the lighthouse at Nobby's Headland south to Merewether Beach. Yellow signs along the route share details about the area's culture, convict heritage, and natural environment. Along the way, you can take a detour and stop for a snack at a café on Darby Street, explore the city's early coal works, or take a dip at one of the golden beaches.
Connecting to Bathers Way is the poignant Newcastle Memorial Walk. Suspended above the sea, this scenic bridge and walkway was built to commemorate the centenary of the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) and honor the fallen soldiers. You can also spot whales from here during their annual migration, from late May through early November.
5. Kayak at Wollemi National Park
About 100 kilometers from Newcastle, Wollemi National Park is a World Heritage-listed wilderness of cliffs, canyons, and gushing rivers. Vast tracts of unspoiled bushland fringe the banks of the Colo and Wollemi Rivers, where nature lovers can relax with a picnic or paddle the wild waters. One of the park's top features is Ganguddy, also known as Dunn's Swamp, a mist-shrouded swamp hemmed by beehive-shaped rock formations. You can explore this beautiful area on a guided kayak tour and learn about the park's aboriginal heritage and unique wildlife. Some kayak tours also incorporate a short hike. During prime visitor seasons, kayak rentals are also available for self-guided tours.
Other popular things to do in the park include hiking the bushland trails, and rock climbing is also popular along the rocky escarpments. Wollemi National Park is also famous for its Glow Worm Tunnel Walking track, one of the most popular things to do at night here. Bordering Wollemi National Park, Yengo National Park is another pristine wilderness area to explore, with aboriginal rock art and popular hiking trails. The Finchley Cultural Walk is a favorite hike here.
6. Gallery Gaze at Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Housed in a federation gothic building, the Maitland Regional Art Gallery is fun for the entire family. This bright, contemporary space encompasses eleven light-filled exhibition spaces showcasing works from well-known Australian and international artists, including luminaries such as Sidney Nolan. The museum's focus is works on paper, however the collection also includes sculptures, installations, photographs, and more. One entire wing of the museum is dedicated to children and is home to the Art Factory, with free kids' art activities and special holiday workshops. Evocative bronze sculptures surround the museum, and temporary exhibitions mean you'll always find something new to see here. To get the most out of your visit, take the informative audio tour, and enjoy a snack at the popular cafe.
Another worthwhile gallery to visit in the region is the Newcastle Art Gallery, which displays an impressive collection of Australian art, particularly from the 19th century, and the largest collection of modern Japanese ceramics in the southern hemisphere.
7. Feed a Kangaroo at the Hunter Valley Zoo
Kangaroos, koalas, marmosets, and monkeys - you'll find all these animals and more at the popular Hunter Valley Zoo. A visit here is a wonderful activity for families and a great way to experience some of the local wildlife up close. Pat a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and wander through the bird aviary while the feathered beauties fly all around you. White lions, cheetahs, and ring-tailed lemurs are other more exotic highlights, and you can sign up for a fun encounter with an emperor tamarin or a marmoset. Kids will love coming face-to-face with the farmyard animals and feeding them special food. Free barbecue facilities are available here, and you can also bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds.
Address: 138 Lomas Lane, Nulkaba, New South Wales
Official site: https://www.huntervalleyzoo.com.au/
8. Wander through History in Wollombi
Surrounded by mountains, Wollombi is a charming village sprinkled with 19th-century sandstone cottages. The town lies in the south of the Hunter region and has long been a popular rest stop along the Great North Road. Today, cafés and cozy guesthouses jostle near the old buildings. The best way to explore the town is on the Historic Wollombi Village Walk, a one-kilometer, self-guided heritage walk through the fascinating history of this little town, from its aboriginal heritage to its convict and colonial days. You can pick up a map at the Wollombi Museum. Nature lovers can explore more aboriginal heritage at the the nearby World Heritage Wilderness area of Yengo National Park.
9. Stroll around the Hunter Valley Gardens
In the heart of the vine-covered hills of Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Gardens is a must-see for green thumbs. Pathways wind through more than 60 acres of gardens organized into contrasting themes. Favorites include the sweet-scented Rose Garden; the Oriental Garden with its pagoda and pretty plantings of azaleas, magnolias, and camellias; and the Italian Grotto. Children will love the delightful Storybook Garden replete with nursery rhyme characters. Allow a minimum of two hours to explore all the imaginative plantings here. After a stroll through the gardens, you can browse the little village of shops or snack at one of the many restaurants or cafés. For an extra fee, a tiny train takes visitors around the gardens.
10. Relax at a Luxury Spa
The Hunter Valley is a favorite place for Sydneysiders to relax and rejuvenate, and spa treatments are the perfect tonic. Set amid the peaceful countryside, many spas offer a range of treatments inspired by local products, as well as double treatment rooms for couples and friends. Among the most popular spas is the Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley. In addition to its pampering treatments, it offers a hydro-lounge with two Jacuzzi's on a mountain-view deck and a relaxing reflection lounge. Spa Elysia at the Golden Door Health Retreat is the state's largest day spa and is known for its Watsu Aquatic Bodywork. You'll find 26 wet and dry treatment rooms here, as well as a sun-splashed garden and a lovely outdoor pool. Another popular option is Ubika Spa at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley in Lovedale.
11. Tee Off at a Championship Course
Teeing off in the tranquil countryside of the Hunter Valley is a memorable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Some of the courses also offer popular restaurants and charming accommodations, so you can take advantage of convenient stay-and-play packages. Top courses include The Vintage Golf Club in Rothbury, a Greg Norman-designed championship course on the grounds of the luxury resort, Chateau Elan. Other popular choices are the Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club in Lovedale and the Steve Smyers-designed Cypress Lakes Golf Course in Pokolbin, next door to the Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Many of the clubs also offer golf lessons, and if you're truly a beginner, you can practice your putting skills at Hunter Valley Aqua Golf and Putt Putt.
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Spectacular Sydney: The Hunter Valley is only a two-hour drive from the famous attractions of Sydney, including beautiful beaches and the iconic Sydney Opera House and harbor bridge. You'll also find plenty of things to do with kids in this vibrant harbor city, from visiting Taronga Zoo to riding roller coasters at Luna Park. For the best accommodation options, see our article on Where to Stay in Sydney.
Exploring New South Wales: The Hunter Valley is a popular day trip from Sydney and one of the top attractions in New South Wales. But you'll find plenty of other must-see attractions in the state. About an hour's drive from Sydney are the spectacular Blue Mountains, a haven for nature-lovers and hikers, and southwest of Sydney, the Snowy Mountains are home to some of the best ski resorts in Australia. You can also snorkel the coral reefs of Lord Howe Island; swim, sun, and surf at seaside towns like Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay; and explore the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House in the nation's capital of Canberra.


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Year: 1905 (1900s)
Subjects: Architecture, Domestic Landscape gardening
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Major Jump In New Sales Contracts In Orlando Metro Area!
Posted by Carlos German on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at 7:29pm.
Members of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association filed 4,043 new sales contracts in the month of February, the greatest monthly tally since 2005! That is a jump of 66.1 percent from last February's numbers.
"The new-contract statistic is an important indicator to consider in our current market, as it reflects real-time buyer interest. I expect activity in this category to continue to pick up into late spring as buyers take advantage of the tax credit before its April 30 deadline", said ORRA Chairman of the Board Kathleen Gallagher McIver, RE/MAX Town & Country Realty.
More good news: the median price of all existing homes combined sold in February 2010 increased 7.06 percent from January 2010. February's median price was $109,200, which includes all types of sales situations (bank-owned, short sales and "normal" sales). The median price for "normal" sales is $168,100 (an increase over last month's $165,000).
Orlando REALTORS® recorded 1,847 closings in February. That's 39.71 percent more than in February 2009. All types of homes spent an average of 93 days on the market before closing in February 2010. That's a decrease from last February's 100 days. Another positive indicator is that in February 2010, the average home sold for 94.76 percent of its listing price while in February of 2009 homes sold for 93.14 percent of listing price.
Another indicator of positive change is the decrease in homes listed through the MLS. This February the MLS had 25.76 percent less homes listed than last February. This means that the supply is decreasing and the supply/demand ratio is approaching a more desirable level.
Looks like Florida is finally seeing some major positive changes in the real estate market!
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That is no simple task, for 2017, more than perhaps any vintage in recent memory, resists simple categorisation. The best, in a way, that can be offered for the Médoc is that 2017 is a story of north to south and east to west (where east, in effect, means to proximity to the river). The north escaped the frost – St Estèphe was entirely spared and Pauillac essentially untouched, other than a few inland parcels (typically of wines with not much presence en primeur).
Further south, in Margaux and the southern Médoc appellations in particular where the frost damage was more extensive, it was proximity to the benign and warming influence of the Gironde that offered the principal protection against tumbling temperatures and frozen vines.
The result is something of a patch-work vintage about which it is very difficult to generalise. But let me try, before adding a little more local colour and detail, appellation by appellation.
The vintage is far from homogeneous and not just because of the vagaries of frost damage. Yet the top wines, of Left and Right Bank alike, are excellent – and there is not too much, qualitatively, to choose between them. If we descend the Bordeaux hierarchy a little, however, the picture changes. At this level, 2017 is more of a Left Bank than a Right Bank vintage, and on the Left Bank, more of a northern rather than a southern vintage.
And what about the character of these wines? Again it is difficult to generalise but what can be said is that these wines are, typically, high in acidity, relatively low in alcohol and, certainly at their best, characterised by both ripe and gentle tannins and crunchy, sprightly fresh fruit.
At their best they are lively and joyous (a word I found frequently in my tasting notes). They will drink earlier than the more intense, concentrated and, perhaps, more 'serious' 2015s and 2016s. Those who choose their en primeur purchases wisely will not be disappointed.
And what about the appellation-by-appellation picture?
It is tempting to see this as a St Estèphe vintage, rather like 2014, but it is not quite as simple as that. The leading wines of the appellation are, indeed, excellent – as are a number of the less famous wines made by the same producers (châteaux Capbern and Tronquoy Lalande spring immediately to mind). And that is perhaps the point. For even here, without any frost damage, there is quite a stark qualitative gulf between the handful of top wines and the rest – a story not just of terroir but also, crucially, of both winemaking and of choices made in the vineyard itself. That is why Capbern and Tronquoy are quite so good. 2017 was not easy, even in the north of the Médoc. Getting it right required great skill and not an insignificant amount of luck too.
Of the very best wines here Calon-Ségur is perhaps the stand out. It certainly gets the nod, for me, over Montrose (though among those with whom I tasted, we were almost equally divided). Cos d'Estournel is certainly no less classy – though very, very different. It is heady, exotic, opulent and svelte where Calon is pure, lean, layered and precise. That said, Cos is perhaps a touch more restrained than it has been.
But for me this is the continuation of a recent (and welcome) trend, rather than representing any significant change in direction. Lafon-Rochet also deserves a mention. For me it is, quite simply, their most attractive wine in recent vintages.
If St Estèphe got lucky in 2017, then pretty much the same can be said for Pauillac. Here, again, the top wines are consistently excellent – and there are more of them! The first growths are each (predictably enough) true to their own distinct styles, their terroirs and the vintage.
They will undoubtedly please all those who can afford them. For me, despite an habitual penchant for Latour, it is Lafite that wows the most – though, strangely perhaps, I would take the wonderfully classic Duhart-Milon from the same stable over Carruades de Lafite. That is interesting and, in a way, surprising, for the competition between the second wines of the first growths has clearly intensified in 2017. In general, this is not a vintage for second wines but that is most definitely not true of the first's seconds (as it were). Here Petit Mouton just has the edge, for me, over Les Forts de Latour (though the newly released Forts 2012 reminds one just how great these wines now have the potential to become).
Among the rest, Grand-Puy-Lacoste stands out, as it so often does, for its potential value. Lynch-Bages is instantly recognisable as Lynch-Bages, but perhaps less so as an expression of the vintage. If the signature fruit profile of the 2017s is crunchy (typically, red) berries then Lynch is altogether different and darker, a stylish and svelte compôte, almost more 2016 than 2017. Acquired by J-M Cazes (the owners of Lynch-Bages) with the 2016 already en barriques, Haut Batailley's 2017 is a wonderfully fresh, poised and almost prickly signature of the vintage. It is very different from the 2016 tasted alongside it.
If it puts on a little more flesh during its élévage, it is likely to prove an excellent potential value. Pontet-Canet is stylish and pure, its typically clean and precise vinification reinforced by the fresh character of the vintage but, for me, it doesn't quite reach the heights of the 2015 or 2016 in the context of the vintage. Finally, and as ever, the two Pichons – just a stone's throw apart across the D2 – are worlds apart stylistically. My preference (though this is purely a question of taste and certainly not of quality) is for the sleek, stylish, elegant and layered restraint of Comtesse de Lalande. but the more boisterous Baron will surely enjoy just as many fans in 2017.
St Julien too got off relatively lightly with the frost. Of the classed growths it was just Lagrange (the furthest from the river) and some parcels of Branaire-Ducru (those further from the river) that suffered. Here it is the three properties fronting the Gironde – Léoville Las Cases, Ducru Beaucaillou and Beychevelle – that stand out. Las Cases is, like its 2016, the most tannic but those tannins are beautifully ripe and oh so richly coated. This is un vrai vin de garde in a vintage which hasn't produced that many. Ducru is, in comparison, much more open, opulent and approachable – it is gorgeously attractive already.
That Beychevelle can and now should be mentioned in the same breath is testimony both to the marvels performed by Romain Duclomb, its young and greatly talented winemaker, and to the wonderful new winemaking facility he has had at his disposal since 2016. Like the 2016, here the 2017 retains the plush exoticism so characteristic of Beychevelle while delivering this in a new more complex, layered and elegant form. Chapeau!
Finally we come to Margaux. Things were difficult here. Even at Château Margaux itself, which lost 10% of its potential yield to the frost, there was an almost palpable sense of disappointment that a potentially fantastic third vintage in a row was thwarted at the last moment by just a little too much rain in September. Don't get me wrong, this is a great wine – and Pavillon Blanc is perhaps better still – but it is clearly not quite the wine they were hoping for in August. At neighbouring Palmer the mood was a little more upbeat. The first wine here is again gorgeously enticing, powerful and intense yet silky and elegant even at this formative stage and, in Alter Ego we find almost certainly the pick of the second wines outside of the first growths.
Among the other wines of the appellation, we are again in familiar territory – with Rauzan-Segla and Brane Cantenac reinforcing their credentials as the other clear and now consistent stars of Margaux. Issan and Malescot-St-Exupery are just a whisker behind.
But a final word should perhaps go to Marquis de Terme and Durfort Vivens, both of which continue to chart a steep upwards trajectory even in a vintage that was rather more challenging than either 2015 or 2016. While the vintage might not have favoured Margaux, this remains the Left Bank appellation in which one finds the highest density of improving properties.
In summary, then, this is a really complex and differentiated vintage – on the Left Bank just as much as on the right. There are some fantastic wines to be had and some of those are likely to represent very good value. But, above all, 2017 is a terroir magnifier – a vintage in which terroir is perhaps even more important than ever.
Colin Hay is Professor of Political Economy at Sciences Po in Paris where he works on the political economy of La Place de Bordeaux and wine markets more generally.
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In the heart of Old Havana, we can find a very unique and cheerful place.
cuba recipes - The Genuine Cuban Cuisine
When you think about the meatballs, you surely think about something Italian mixed with pasta. However, Cubans have their own version of the meatball (albondiga). This is a great recipe that fits perfectly with white rice. Bon Appetite!
In a large bowl, mix eggs, cracker crumbs, and milk together. Blend in the ground beef and all remaining ingredients.
Form mixture into large balls(6-8). Roll in flour to lightly coat and sauté in olive oil until cooked through, remove and set a side while making the sauce in the same pan.
To make sauce, sauté onion and green pepper in the remaining olive oil(add a tablespoon more if necessary) until translucent. Add mashed garlic during the last minute or two of frying. Drain thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Now add the meatballs back into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
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Angry Cruise defends Scientology bar on drugs - 2005-06-26
Angry Cruise defends Scientology bar on drugs June 26, 2005,
When Lauer said that many people had been helped by such drugs, Cruise dropped his famous smile and declared: "You are glib. You don't know the history of psychiatry. I do."
Although such pronouncements have raised Cruise's profile in the run-up to the release of the £100m film, there are signs that they may encourage some people to stay away.
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