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Double Room, Sea View
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Family Suite, Sea View
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398 square feet
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Art Deco hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

Located in the heart of East Mani, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cranae and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mavrovouni Beach and Mavrovouni Beach. Valtaki Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Hotel Features

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.

Room Amenities

All 53 rooms offer free WiFi, furnished balconies, and LCD TVs. Refrigerators, room service, and hair dryers are among the other amenities available to guests.

Languages Spoken

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Hotel Amenities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator/lift
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Restaurant
  • Total number of rooms - 53
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Greek

Room Amenities

Pantheon City Hotel offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Furnished balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • LCD TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Room service (limited hours)

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Pantheon City Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out time is noon

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Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. No onsite parking is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Hotel Registry Number - 1248K012A0040000

No pets or service animals allowed

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Tourism fee: EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 6 per person (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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With its high-quality digital double mat in team colors and customizable jersey (up to 12 characters), this Chicago White Sox Personalized Locker Room Wall Art Sports decor is a great gift for any ChiSox fan! Your name will be right there next to other team superstars in this fantastic MDF vinyl-wrapped frame, vibrant print and glass. You'll immediately see and feel the difference of our premium-quality product that's ideal to hang in your fan zone, home or office. Whether you're purchasing this custom piece of art for a birthday or another special occasion, they will cherish this gift for years to come.

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Proposed Internet sales-tax legislation received a huge boost on Monday when the White House officially backed the bill, saying it would level the playing field among online and retail stores by ensuring that both pay sales taxes.

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The 5th-generation iPad mini was teased today with abilities that match those of higher-end devices. This is largely due to the addition of parts that’d previously been used on other devices – much like the most recent standard iPad. The standardization of parts used here would (and does) lower the cost of production for the device while bringing higher processing power and new features to a new-generation device.

The iPad mini 5 will quite likely take on a form not unlike its most recent (still in-store) version (the iPad Mini 4), again following the lead of the standard iPad. As noted in reports as of late, the iPad mini 5 will quite likely be able to make use of accessories previously released for the iPad mini 4.* This device is said to run with the same external specifications as its predecessor.

The processor inside the iPad mini 5 is likely either the A10 Fusion or A10X. The former was used in the iPhone 7 and the iPad 6th-gen, while the latter was previously used in the first iPad Pro (10.5-inch) and the Apple TV 4K (5th-gen).

The iPad mini 5 was tipped to continue use of a lightning connector USB and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The standard Touch ID fingerprint sensor seems to be remaining in-play as well. Almost like Apple isn’t caught up in using the same brand technology in every device across the board, isn’t it?

Because of implementation of the newer processor in this new iPad mini, it’s likely the 1st-gen Apple Pencil will be able to be used. It is very, very unlikely that the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil will be able to work with this device, but the 1st-gen Apple Pencil is quite likely indeed.

UPDATE: A report on manufacturing this week suggests the rear microphone position of this iPad mini 5 will be able to identify the device VS iPad mini 4. The iPad mini 4 has a microphone in the same position as the iPad Air 2, while the iPad mini 5 has a microphone position in the upper rear center, the same as the iPad 6th-gen. As with other changes, this is likely done to standardize placement and costs of parts.

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Lyft puts $700K toward Oakland’s underserved communities  2/11/2019 9:30:12 PM

Lyft is donating $700,000 to TransForm, an organization focused on improving access to transportation in underserved areas throughout California. In partnership with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Lyft and TransForm will invest in a free bike library and community parklets in Oakland, Calif. Lyft will also offer free rides to low-income residents of Oakland.

“At Lyft, we believe it is our civic responsibility to make cities better places to live,” Lyft co-founder and President John Zimmer said in a statement. “We know that transportation is a major key to unlocking economic mobility. We also know that transportation has been inaccessible for far too many communities for far too long. We have a unique opportunity to set a new standard for transportation equity and inclusiveness.”

Lyft, which bought bike-share behemoth Motivate for about $250 million last July, is working with these organizations to figure out the best places to put bike-share stations. In addition to Lyft offering free rides and a $5 per month pass for bikes and scooters, the money will also enable East Oakland Collective to offer subsidized AC Transit passes for qualifying residents.

The $700,000 is specifically going toward TransForm partner organizations East Oakland Collective and Scraper Bikes. Those two organizations will focus on improving bike-share station placement and launching a community-run bike-lending library.

“The Scraper Bike Team is excited to be a partner on this program to empower black and brown residents and get more butts on bikes!” Scraper Bikes founder and Executive Director Champ Stevenson said in a statement.  “We’ll help make sure the programs and infrastructure reflect the existing community and culture here in deep East Oakland. We plan on employing folks from the community to assist with some of the equity work that will move Oakland in the direction we the people believe it needs to be moving in.”

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Once the subway is complete, the BIA and City of Toronto plan to invest in a major streetscape redesign including items such as: new planters, pedestrian pole lighting, wayfinding and possibly a gateway feature landmark.

Currently, all businesses in the area, whether professional, dining, entertainment, retail or finance, benefit from the improved local atmosphere and ambiance that Fairbank Village BIA helps to create with planters, banners, benches, winter lights, etc.

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Summer Festival

Fairbank Village produces various events throughout the year to attract thousands of new visitors and build a strong community spirit. Our annual summer festival closes down Eglinton for a weekend of music, entertainment, rides, and sidewalk sales. Member businesses receive free vendor space in this two-day event in order to promote their products or businesses.

December is a time for family and shopping, and our Light up the Holidays event brings everyone together for tree lighting fun! Other events such as movie nights and our Pumpkin Giveaway round out the year. The events are also a great platform for creating additional partnerships to promote individual businesses.

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Going back in time at Thornbury Castle

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Thornbury Castle is absolutely beautiful

I don’t know who was more excited, me, or the children. After all, it’s not everyday that you spend the night in a castle, and certainly not one which has hosted one of the famous monarchs of all, Henry VIII.

Then again, Thornbury Castle is not your everyday kind of place. Instead, it is utterly gorgeous and perfect for a real taste of luxury. It is also situated right next to a beautiful church and just a few minutes from the delightful village of Thornbury in Gloucestershire. Thornbury has a very impressive array of shops, tearooms and restaurants and the most fabulous park which boasts the biggest paddling pool I’ve ever seen.

But back to the castle, which was built by Edward Stafford, the third Duke of Buckingham between 1510 and 1521. He was beheaded (unfortunately a common experience in Tudor times) in 1521 but the castle continued to go from strength to strength. Mary I stayed here often and Henry and Anne Boleyn (another who lost her head) stayed for 10 days in the Tower suite (yes, it’s still there, although with some mod cons) in 1535.

The castle became a hotel in the 1960s and has recently been renovated and refurbished. It is part of the Luxury Family Hotels group, though more for families with older children (like ours) who don’t need creches or looking after by other people during the day. However, it does offer activities for kids during the summer, early suppers, babysitting, and of course, a really special location.

Our suite was up its own stone staircase

I am a real sucker for history and castles (see my piece on Gorey Castle here), but Thornbury is special. The Tudor architecture is a joy and the bedchambers (all different – we made sure we visited some other than our own) are fantastic.

We stayed in Portlethen, up its own stone staircase and with its own impressively heavy key (to open a heavy oak door). The suite was magnificent, with more than enough space for the four of us, and with the children in separate single beds (they aren’t too happy to share a double now they’re getting older). There was even a small kitchen, as well as a very authentic looking tapestry on the wall.

This tapestry was in our suite

We loved the “royal” touches, such as long red ropes which you pulled to put the lights on and off, and crested toilet paper. My husband and I had a proper four poster bed and it was incredibly comfortable. In fact, we had such a good night’s sleep and were so impressed by how unusual that is, we asked about the mattress the next day.

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The grounds are also atmospheric and charming. We enjoyed walking around the beautifully manicured gardens and although we didn’t have afternoon tea outside, I can imagine that it would be a lovely place to do so.

Enjoying the gorgeous lawns

Portlethen was in one of the wings of the castle, so obviously we explored the main part of the castle too. We said hello to the coat of armour and visited the library and dining room. We also learnt that the long, deep windows in that room were originally built like that so that the men could, ahem, do their business in there, and not have to leave and miss any conversation (or plotting).

Our only criticism of our stay was that the service in the restaurant was extremely slow. We had booked an early supper, from 6.45, but were still there at near to 9pm and weren’t given any explanation for the delay. In addition (and it hurts me to say this as we did have such a wonderful time), we weren’t hugely impressed by the food, except for the desserts. We chose the vegetarian menu (we were impressed to know that there was a vegetarian menu) and it was a bit bland for all of us, although the menu descriptions sounded delicious. The food simply needed more seasoning.

However, it didn’t detract too much from such a marvellous stay. We all agreed that Thornbury is simply not the kind of place you come across very often and that makes it truly special. We would recommend it for visitors from all over the UK (it’s not far from Bath or Bristol, so you could combine it with a day trip to either) and around the world.

Visit Thornbury Castle’s website for more.

We stayed as guests at Thornbury Castle, near Bristol, which is part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection (telephone 0844 482 2152 or www.luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk).

Classic Rooms start at £170 per night based on two adults sharing on a room and breakfast basis. A room accommodating two adults and two children is available from £270 per room per night on a room and breakfast basis.

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  1. Trish Burgess

    Great to hear about your stay at Thornbury Castle. How exciting to be somewhere so historically significant and yet have all mod cons available. I like the touches with the key, loo roll and light pulls too.

  2. Debra Carr

    I’m a bit jealous right now ;)!!!!!! I’ve put a link to Thornbury Castle on my husbands facebook page a few times but I’m not sure he’s got the hint yet. By the way did you do a post for Ludlow Castle and if so can I have the link please, I’d love to read about your trip.

  3. Debra Carr

    Haha, well I’m hoping he’s got it in his head for a 30th birthday treat in 2 years time, I may have to do a bit more work to ensure it though. Your Shropshire trip was certainly packed full, I’m pleased the rain didn’t prevent you from enjoying it. The UK is certainly rich with heritage if not with great weather.

  4. Kelly

    Oh my goodness, my friend and I stayed at Thornbury Castle the weekend before last – truly one of my favourite over night stays in the UK. We had the Woodstock room and it was just so gorgeous, you seriously don’t feel like you are staying at a hotel. xx

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Father and Son Cigar Makers

All in the Family: Cigar Makers Who Learned from Their Fathers

I never had the opportunity to get into the “family business.” Mostly because we don’t have one. But that’s probably a good thing, because for as much as I love my Dad, one of us would probably end up murdering the other if we had to work together (Kidding! Sort of.). But what struck me is the amazing lineage stories in the cigar world – how (almost) every cigar maker learned the craft from his (or her, there are a few ladies of the leaf) father. So I’d like to take today to introduce you to some of these father-son dynasties that produce the great cigars we enjoy.

Two things factor very prominently in these cigar maker’s stories. First, it’s obvious the tobacco life is one that’s “all in the family” – it’s a family farm, after all, so it makes sense that much like any farm here in America, fathers pass their working knowledge down to their children in order to keep the business operating. And like any family business, it’s part of their DNA – a sense of pride, responsibility and duty. Second, most of these stories involve Castro’s theft of it all. Some were exiled. Some were arrested. Others, much worse. All of them had everything stolen from their families; but like any family business, you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back to work…just like Dad taught you.

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Silvio Perdomo, Nick’s grandfather, was born and raised just outside of Havana, and worked in Cuba’s most prestigious factories; his son, Nick Perdomo Sr., began his cigar making apprenticeship in 1948 – and having earned such high praise for his craftsmanship, was soon working alongside his father at Partagás. But as outspoken critics of the Castro regime, both endured being jailed, beaten and worse during and after the Revolution. Separately, they fled Castro’s oppression by the mid-70’s for a fresh start in America. Enter Nick Perdomo Jr.: determined to follow his family’s cigar legacy, Nick Jr. and his wife formed the company in their garage in 1992 with just 3 rollers. The Perdomo Champagne cements the proud family heritage, featuring Nicaraguan tobaccos under a Connecticut wrapper that bursts with more flavor than you could imagine from a CT-wrapped smoke.

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As with many Cuban émigrés, the Perez-Carrillo family fled to Miami in 1959 flat broke. Ernesto Sr. was a cigar maker, but took every odd job available to support his family until he could purchase his own cigar factory. He opened the El Credito factory in Little Havana 9 long years later. His son, Ernesto Jr., was a drummer gigging his way across the NYC jazz scene…that is, until he returned to Miami to work for his father. Sr. was almost ready to sell El Credito in 1976; the younger Ernesto changed his old man’s mind, and learned the ins and outs of the craft by working alongside his father. Ernesto Sr. passed in 1980, leaving EPC Jr. to run the business – whereby La Gloria Cubana was born, as were his bona fides as master blender. Your evidence: the EP Carrillo Core Line marries well-aged Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos, 2 binders, and an extra-aged Ecuadorian Habano wrapper for a rich & creamy, medium-bodied smoke that smacks with both sweet and spice.

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The Toraño calling card has always been tobacco growing, providing leaf to the biggest names in the business…but it wasn’t until the mid-90’s that Carlos Toraño put his family’s name on a cigar. And it was his son, Charlie, who brought some of the family’s spiciest secrets out of their fabled blend book. Turn the clock back to 1916, when Santiago Toraño left Spain for Cuba and one simple business proposition: buy and sell Cuban tobacco. Big money could be had in growing and brokering Corojo and Connecticut shade wrapper leaf, and the Toraños were very successful – until Castro took over. This is one of their finest: Carlos Toraño 1916 Cameroon commemorates Santiago’s move to Cuba, a tribute smoke that burns sweet and smooth thanks to a mild-medium blend of earthy Nicaraguan & Honduran longfillers wrapped in delicate Cameroon. A must-smoke.

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Born in Cuba to a tobacco family, José Pepin Garcia (or Don Pepin, as you know him) was already a Master cigar roller and blender in Cuba, working with Cohiba, Partagas and Montecristo. Don Pepin left for Nicaragua in 2001; shortly after he landed in Little Havana, opening the El Rey de los Habanos cigar factory. El Rey quickly became the epicenter of the boutique cigar movement, introducing smokers to his signature full-bodied blend of pepper and spice. Pepin’s son – Jaime Garcia – made his way into the family business not long after, picking up his father’s knack for replicating the Cuban cigar profile without using Cuban tobacco. He showcases it in his Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial, a smoke that’s full of intense flavor from the Nicaraguan longfillers and sweetened by a rich Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. Like father, like son.

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Father and son Guillermo and George Rico are the forces behind Gran Habano cigars…and they had quite the lineage of teachers. Guillermo’s grandfather grew tobacco in Cuba in the 1920’s; Rico’s father took the reigns of the family operation in 1946, where Guillermo’s early experiences included following his father through the family’s tobacco fields; his mother rolled cigars at home. Maintaining the family tradition with his son George, the Rico family continues to produce some of the most consistent Honduran handmades out of Danlí. Gran Habano Habano #3 smokes medium, thanks to a complex blend of Nicaraguan, Mexican, and Costa Rican tobaccos that have been rolled in a potent Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. If you’re looking for rich, smooth and affordable – the Rico boys have done it with this.

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Arnaldo Gonzalez is the namesake of Flor de Gonzalez, and the tobacco lineage is strong: like his preceding generation, he was trained in the tobacco craft by his father in Santa Clara, Cuba. But Gonzalez, too, felt Castro’s heavy hand…and escaped the island in 1980 for American freedom. He set up shop in a Hialeah, Florida storefront, but failed; a second try in 1993 founded Flor de Gonzalez, which now churns out boutiques made of the finest Nicaraguan tobaccos, especially regarded for their wrapper quality. Gonzalez introduced his daughter, Yadi Gonzalez-Vargas, to the business, and she’s all-in on production of cigars like 90 Miles – FdG’s original, highly-rated puro, rolled in red-hued Ecuadorian Habano to produce a spicy-sweet smoke that’s medium in body. Yadi calls her father’s cigar a “tribute to the United States” – commemorating Arnaldo’s escape to America, and a damn fine smoke.

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Jesus Fuego’s roots run deep…born in 1971, his family has called Pinar del Rio, Cuba home since they emigrated from Spain in 1876. They grew tobacco and sold it to brokers, who in turn sold to Cuban cigar factories. It was Jesus’s grandfather who bought into the legendary El Corojo farm, and began selling tobacco direct to the factories; Jesus father continued the business, and taught his son the life of leaf. (Interesting fact: the Fuegos’ next-door neighbors were the Plasencias. Those Plasencias…and they were pretty tight friends.) Jesus took his old man’s wisdom with him to college (Jesus is a formally educated agriculturist) and began experimenting with Criollo and Corojo tobacco hybrids on Plasencia’s land. The result? Masterful blends like Sangre de Toro, his first Nicaraguan puro. Big, bold, and in-yo’-face is this Fuego smoke’s signature, a stout brew that offers an ample sweetness to match.

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The Oliva story begins in Cuba, where Melanio Oliva is growing tobacco in the Vuelta Abajo region of Pinar Del Rio. Melanio passes the farm over to his son, Hipolito, in the 1920’s; Castro takes over the farms, so Hipolito and his son Gilberto become tobacco brokers. But the itch to get dirty and grow is strong, so the Olivas settle with other exiles in Nicaragua and start farming again. Gilberto also worked the earth in Honduras, Mexico, and the Philippines before opening a Nicaragua factory with his sons Carlos and Gilberto Jr. Next-gen Oliva man José says, “cigars are a way of life for my family.” No kidding. Their Connecticut Reserve moves the flavor meter off of the “easy” setting, leaving other CT cigars in the dust; great aroma, delicious flavor and everything you want in a mild smoking cigar.

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Meet Nestor Plasencia Sr.: highly regarded as “one of the foremost tobacco experts in the world,” his Honduran and Nicaraguan factories roll in excess of 30 million sticks a year, supply tobacco to just about everyone else in the cigar world, and is one of the most influential people in the Central American cigar business. Not bad for a guy who learned everything from his father. The Plasencia family left Cuba in ’59, after the Revolution, but took the important stuff – the knowledge – with them. And what Nestor Sr. learned from his father, he’s now passing to his son, Nestor A. Plasencia Jr. And he’s put it to good use: introducing the world’s first “Certified Organic” cigar tobacco, used exclusively in the construction of his Plasencia Reserva Organica cigars. No chemicals, no pesticides, just mineral-rich Nicaraguan soil doing its job: producing some of the globe’s purest-tasting tobacco that’s aged 3 years to make a mild-medium smoke.

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Eduardo León Jimenes is a bit of a different story – no Cuban Revolution, no dictator to steal his land and business. A native of the Dominican Republic, Jimenes founded a cigar company because both his father, and his father’s father, grew tobacco. The Jimenes lineage goes back generations, but it was Eduardo who founded La Aurora with his family’s crops, delivering the finished product on the backs of donkeys throughout the local towns. Guillermo Leon had his whole family to learn from (they do run the oldest fabrica in the DR, after all) – and to complement the La Aurora offerings with something stronger, has rolled out his signature smoke. Guillermo Leon cigars start with a base of Dominican, Peruvian, Nicaraguan and Brazilian long fillers, treat them to Corojo and Cameroon double binders (for strength and sweetness, respectively) and top it off with a deep, dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.

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Christian Luis Eiroa calls it “Growing Up Tobacco.” Patriarch Generoso Eiroa came to Cuba in the late 1800’s; he liked it so much, he bought land and began growing tobacco. The farm stayed in the family until the Revolution, and following the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Christian’s father Julio fled Cuba. He began growing his own leaf in the Jamastran and Talanga Valleys of Honduras, next door to Estelo Padron and Nestor Plasencia. And Christian was constantly surrounded by leaf: if he wasn’t traveling with his father from farm to farm to check the pilones of fermenting tobacco, Christian would harass the crop dusting pilots to take him for a ride. Christian officially entered the family business in 1995, launching his signature style of full-bodied blends. Even his Connecticut is potent, a mix of lush Honduran binders and fillers under a flavor-thick Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper that smacks with pepper and rounds out to creamy and smooth. Complex? Very. Satisfying? No doubt.

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America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker” started as a 1-man cigar factory: Julius Caeser Newman, rolling his own brand in the family’s Ohio barn in 1895. After WWII, J.C.’s sons, Stanford and Millard Newman moved the growing business’ 2 factories to Tampa because of the town’s cigar reputation, as well as its proximity to Cuba (easier to get Cuban tobacco there, than in Ohio, right?). But when the Embargo reared its ugly head 7 years later, the Newmans “made friends”: partnering with the Fuentes, the Newmans added Dominican tobacco to their lineup. The Newman family tobacco torch has been passed to brothers Eric and Bobby Newman, taking what they were taught and applying it to their Nicaraguan factory where Brick House is produced. This is, for sure, NOT a mild cigar…extra juicy Nicaraguan fillers are wrapped in Brazilian Arapiraca for a thick, rich n’ creamy fullness that lingers. It’s a house favorite.

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A.J. Fernandez is a 3rd generation tobacco man, reaching back to his grandfather Andre’s blends to recreate the acclaimed San Lotano brand – which is what helped put A.J.’s skills on your radar. Andre’s son, Ismael, continued to work by his side in their native San Luis, Cuba even after the original San Lotano was put under, a victim of Castro’s Revolution. But the special “family edition” of the Fernandez clan’s work is New World: AJ created this blend in true tag-team fashion with papa Ismael, using filler tobaccos that are grown from seeds only in use by his family. Add the legendary Cuban production methods (patience, mostly) passed from father to son, and what lies before you is a medium-to-full Nicaraguan puro that bursts with peppery notes, before it mellows out to a smooth, creamy smoke.

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Quite possibly the most legendary father and son team in the business: Carlos and Carlito Fuente. They owe it to Arturo, born in 1887 Cuba and taught by his father the intricacies of tobacco cultivation and cigar making. Arturo left the island for Key West (well before Castro’s time, FYI), finally settling in Ybor City in Tampa. The first “Arturo Fuente” cigar was made in 1912. Just like his father Arturo, Carlos was born into the family cigar business and learned the trade inside out; he would do the same for his son, Carlos Jr. (“Carlito”). It was Carlos who took the company to the DR, where the father-son team developed the Opus X. But today, honor thy father: the original Arturo Fuente blend follows the method and simple recipe that made Fuente cigars famous: specially selected and aged Dominican tobaccos plus rich African Cameroon wrappers. Roll, cut, light and enjoy a legendary smooth, mild smoke.

It’s Father’s Day. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to be inspired by these talented cigar makers, each fortunate enough to learn his craft working alongside his father, and make the time to enjoy one of these cigars in honor of you, your dad, or your son – today. That’s the best family business of all.

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Swine Breeding Stock Management Course Offered Online

With assistance from the Pork Checkoff, a new online swine class will be offered to swine farm managers, employees and interested parties.

The U.S. Pork Center of Excellence, in collaboration with the Pork Checkoff and community college instructors will host a Swine Breeding Stock Management course via online learning software Aug. 27.

The course will be instructed by Peter Neigebauer and facilitated by South Central Community College, North Mankato, Minn. It is intended to help prepare individuals for employment in the swine production field. The complete curriculum series, entitled Professional Swine Manager, is targeted toward current pork production employees, with a secondary audience of current community or technical college students wishing to enter a pork production unit after graduation.

With assistance from the Pork Checkoff, a new online swine class will be offered to swine farm managers, employees and interested parties.

"I am pleased to instruct this online hybrid course, which will provide a comprehensive study of the swine breeding herd," Neigebauer said. "The class provides students, young and old, the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the breeding herd through convenient online resources, while also experiencing hands-on learning."

Neigebauer has been a swine instructor at South Central Community College for the past 21 years. He also has been involved in the commercial swine production of a 1,400-head farrow-to-wean farm for the past 17 years.

"Completing the curriculum will help participants find employment and advancement opportunities in pork production," said Jim Lummus, producer learning and performance manager for the Pork Checkoff. "And it's a win for the pork industry, with more skilled, trained individuals in the workforce pool."

For a total of three credit hours, the breeding stock management education will focus on the technical aspects of the breeding, gestation and farrowing departments in a swine operation. Topics include the conditioning, care and management of gilts, sows and boars; breeding schedules; breeding methods; stock replacement; herd integration; replacement strategies; gestation management; lactation management; reproductive health considerations and care of piglets prior to weaning.

Cost is approximately $204 per credit hour and is set by South Central Community College. Students will be required to provide their own computer with a speaker or a headset, along with Internet access. Look for more courses in the spring of 2013, including Introduction to Swine Production and Employer/Employee Issues.

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FAU biologists have analysed more than 5300 of the red flour beetle's genes, discovering some that were previously unknown. (Photo: Jochen Trauner)

FAU biologists' analysis of 5300 beetle genes leads to surprising findings

The first species that comes to mind in the context of insects and genetics is Drosophila melanogaster, the most commonly used insect model. However, in many cases the fly is not such an ideal model after all – in fact, some biological phenomena cannot be investigated using it at all. For this reason, researchers at FAU and the universities of Göttingen and Cologne have turned their attention to the red flour beetle.

The have now analysed more than 5300 of its genes, making their investigation of the role of DNA the largest of its kind for a single beetle. During their analysis the researchers also discovered some previously unknown genes that could provide important information for fields such as developmental biology, entomology and medicine. The researchers recently published their findings in the journal Nature Communications*.

The red flour beetle (left) and the common fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, are two model organisms used for genetic analysis. FAU biologists have analysed more than 5300 of the red flour beetle's genes, discovering some that were previously unknown. (Photo: Gregor Bucher)

The red flour beetle (left) and the fly, Drosophila melanogaster, are two model organisms used for genetic analysis. (Photo: Gregor Bucher)

When geneticists want to know how genes control certain aspects of development, behaviour and other processes in insects they examine Drosophila melanogaster. The fly is probably the best researched animal to date and a large proportion of what is known about insect genes in general comes from this research. However, the fly is often not a typical example of genetic phenomena in insects.

‘Many processes that can’t be investigated using flies have been ignored in genetics for this reason,’ explains Prof. Dr. Gregor Bucher from the University of Göttingen, speaker of the DFG research unit iBeetle. ‘But in the insect world there are many fascinating processes that do not occur in the ffly. With our project, iBeetle, we are laying the foundations for some of these to finally be examined genetically. In doing so we are creating a broader basis for genetic research.’ There are several reasons why the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, is a suitable model organism that can be used in addition to the fly. Genetic mechanisms in the beetle can be transferred not only to other insects but also partially to vertebrates.

During their analysis the researchers discovered, for example, that early development is apparently much more different in beetles and flies than previously thought. When they deactivated certain genes in the beetle the front end of the beetle was replaced by a mirror image of the back end. In the fly the corresponding genes are responsible for entirely different things. ‘We have been looking for genes that are responsible for embryonic polarity in other insects for years. Now we have identified them in the beetle,’ says Prof. Dr. Martin Klingler, professor of developmental biology at FAU and deputy speaker for the project, ‘We never would have thought that evolution used genes in such a flexible way.’

The researchers also discovered several genes that have not been studied before that could have applications in medicine and now intend to examine these further. For example, integrins are responsible for cell adhesion and are involved in a range of skin diseases in humans, including cancer. ‘We have discovered several additional genes that apparently work with the integrins in cell adhesion. Despite all the investigations using flies these genes had been overlooked until now and they can now be studied in more detail,’ explains project co-ordinator Prof. Manfred Frasch, Division of Developmental Biology at FAU.

They also identified new genes that are of significance for stem cell biology. Stem cells are involved in the formation and development of many tissues and special types of cells in organisms. ‘The findings from the beetle will improve our overall understanding of stem cells,’ summarises biologist Dr. Michael Schoppmeier, who is also a project co-ordinator for the Erlangen-based research group.

The DFG research unit ‘iBeetle: functional genomics of insect embryogenesis and metamorphosis’ was set up in 2010 and has had its funding extended to 2016 by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Its researchers have investigated more than 5300 of the beetle’s 16,000 genes so far and are currently analysing a further 4000. The red flour beetle is a significant pest, as it eats flour and therefore causes considerable losses to harvests all over the world every year. The researchers hope that their findings will contribute to effective pest control for these beetles that can also be applied to other pests. The project is part of an important new development in genetics. The role of genes is no longer being investigated exclusively in classic model organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster but is now being studied in more and more animals. The researchers used a technique known as RNA interference to deactivate genes, the discovery of which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2006.

Further information about the project is available from the University of Göttingen.

*Christian Schmitt-Engel et al. The iBeetle large scale RNAi screen reveals novel gene functions for insect development and physiology. Nature Communications 2015. doi: 10.1038/ncomms8822

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As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.  And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah (Acts 5:41-42). A resolution has been proposed in the N.C. legislature that would… Read More ›


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“Where Am I?” Tourism Campaign Launches with a Riddle

Press Release - Toronto, 05 July 2016

FCB Toronto’s unconventional approach boosts tourism in Ontario for OTMPC

Toronto, July 5, 2016 Launched with a riddle, an unconventional tourism campaign called “Where Am I?” is challenging the public’s perceptions about Ontario — and how travel advertising can be done. Provoking mystery and surprise, the campaign, developed for the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) by FCB Toronto, is showcasing Ontario in an unfamiliar way.

The high-profile, multi-channel campaign targets the residents of Ontario and Montréal and is designed to increase awareness of Ontario as a travel destination and encourage tourism within the province by asking the question: “Where Am I?”

“When it comes to travel, people want the unfamiliar,” says Ronald Holgerson, president and CEO, OTMPC.  “‘Where am I?’ presents Ontario in a new way.  With a surprising narrative of riddles, the campaign exposes locations that are beautiful, unexpected and mysterious — positioning Ontario as a unique and intriguing vacation destination.”

Driven by research indicating that residents widely believe they already know Ontario and consequently overlook it as a travel destination, FCB Toronto developed an unconventional strategy for the OTMPC, one that doesn’t include well-known landmarks or attractions.

“This was purposeful. People think they already know Ontario and disregard it for travel. Showing those places would only have reaffirmed this perception. This campaign challenges that belief both visually and through a riddle,” says Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, VP, creative director, FCB Toronto.

The visually stunning campaign was filmed over nine months with acclaimed Canadian director Andrew Cividino, who earned two Cannes nominations for his film Sleeping Giant. The campaign includes three TV ads, online, social and digital elements. To generate mystery and intrigue, images of Ontario are presented through new perspectives using fast cuts, intimate portraits and glimpses of incredible sights, all set to a visceral track created by Ontario indie band “Bruce Peninsula.”

“‘Where Am I?’ is not only visually remarkable, but it accomplished something no other tourism campaign has attempted,” says Jeff Hilts, VP, creative director, FCB Toronto. “The OTMPC boldly and playfully teased Ontarians for 10 days without telling anyone the destination was Ontario. The approach resulted in thousands of people jumping online to guess the destination before it was revealed.  And many more are still answering our riddles to guess the incredible locations being showcased.”

“If we can surprise people, then we can create a desire for Ontario that is usually reserved for more faraway places,” says Crimi-Lamanna. “This campaign says, ‘Hey you don’t need to travel the world to see it — many of those experiences are a lot closer than you think.’”

“Where Am I?” launched in English and French on June 22nd with an emotive and unbranded TV and online teaser.  The narrative for each commercial posed a riddle ending with the question — “Where Am I?” — and a call to action directing viewers to to guess the answer.

Visitors to were also given daily clues to solve the riddle and a forum to guess the destination depicted in the advertising. Additionally, the teaser phase of the campaign was supported with the Instagram @whereamiclues that featured more photos and clues for the riddle.

The reveal phase of the campaign was executed with a Cineplex cinema takeover across Ontario on the Canada Day long weekend.  The revised ads now answer the riddle, revealing Ontario as the location while driving viewers to or to discover the details of the many locations depicted in the spots.

The new OTMPC campaign is running until mid-September in Ontario and in French Montréal. The OTMPC media buy includes traditional TV and digital and social media, as well as interior and exterior billboards in major public spaces like travel centers, ONroute Centers, Yonge-Dundas Square and Cineplex movie theatres.  The TV ads will also be airing in 18 different languages on OMNI Television in Ontario.

“Where Am I?” was shot at the following locations: Niagara region, Hamilton, Orangeville, Prince Edward County, Picton, Ottawa, Eganville, Muskoka, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Huntsville, Lake Superior’s North Shore, Lake Superior Provincial Park, Dorion, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and Northwest Ontario.

About Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC)

The Ontario Marketing Tourism Partnership Corporation ( is an agency of the Government of Ontario with a vision to position Ontario as a preferred global destination. OTMPC’s mission is to generate increased visitation by Ontario, Canadian and international tourists, enhance tourism expenditures in Ontario, and contribute to provincial economic prosperity through impactful marketing and results-oriented investment partnerships.

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FCB South Africa “Top Brand Agency of the Year” for Third Time in Four Years

Press Release - Johannesburg, 28 August 2015

FCB South Africa was awarded the Robyn Putter Top Brand Agency of the Year Award for the third time in four years this week (Tuesday, August 25) at the Sunday Times Top Brands Survey 2014 awards ceremony.

Recognizing the creative agencies behind the big brands, the Robyn Putter Top Brand Agency of the Year Award is calculated on a points system for agencies with clients that achieved first, second and third place in the survey.

FCB South Africa’s position at the top of the log in 2015 is the third time it has been there in four years: in 2012 it ranked first, in 2013 it took the second spot and in 2014 it was at the top of the heap once more.

Helping FCB South Africa to bring home this prestigious award were the achievements of its clients, particularly KOO, Coca-Cola and Eskom.

Of the Grand Prix awards presented, KOO took home the Grand Prix for the Favourite Overall Brand for the third time in five years, having also notched up the award in 2011 and 2012; Coca-Cola was awarded the Grand Prix in the Social Investment category; and Eskom received the Grand Prix in the Green category.

Importantly, Coca-Cola came in second to KOO in the Favourite Overall Brand category. It had won this category in 2013 and 2014, meaning FCB has had a client topping this list for five years in a row.

Celebrating the agency’s achievement, FCB’s CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Brett Morris, said that it was an honor to work with the top two brands in South Africa, KOO and Coca-Cola, and the passionate people who guide them.

At the same time, he said that it was a privilege to work with all of FCB South Africa’s clients, professional marketers who appreciate the value of critical strategic thinking and long-term commitment.

In particular, he applauded Engen’s performance, as it has now taken the top spot in the petrol station category for five years in a row – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

“Our performance last night was a result of a professional and committed client-agency relationship supported by critical strategic insights and creative advertising that touched the hearts and minds of ordinary South Africans.

FCB enjoys long-term partnerships with clients. For example, we celebrate 55 years with Toyota and 39 years with Tiger Brands this year. These clients and their brands, as well as many of our other clients, are leaders in their sectors, but many did not hold that position before they partnered with us.

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Set largely in the twenty-first century and our presently known dimension this magical fantasy adventure series is for the young and the young at heart. Those that are young now are welcome to grow with the series. Those young at heart may please remain so. An ancient wooden legacy ingeniously locked in time for the good and innocent has many centuries later been released to those made aware at its appointed time. Secretly handed down through additional generations of the benefactor’s family this device gradually begins to exhibit results that defy our most accepted achievements in modern life. Yet, as in centuries past, alongside most exploration or excitement, danger eternally lurks—not always in human form--
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The former Fifth Harmony star has confessed she is a massive Directioner - 1D fans' nickname - and said it was an "end of an era" when the 24-year-old heartthrob announced his departure from the biggest boyband in March 2015.

The 'Bad Things' hitmaker - who quit Fifth Harmony last year to launch a solo career - also admitted to having her own Twitter profile just to share her ramblings about the 'History' group - which without Zayn is comprised of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - and that they inspired her to want to go on 'The X Factor' in the US in 2012.

She spilled: "I mean, I was like a huge One Direction fan. They were like the reason why I tried out for 'X-Factor'.

"I cried [when Zayn Malik left the band], not gonna lie. Because it's the end of an era. It's the end of an era. And obviously, like I literally - you don't understand. I had a twitter account for One Direction. Like I was one of those fangirls at one point."

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ISBN-13: 9780553804744
Published: 2009
Pages: 320
Publisher: Bantam
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In this explosive new thriller, Greg Rucka, the acclaimed author of Shooting at Midnight and Patriot Acts, sets bodyguard-turned-international-fugitive Atticus Kodiak on a one-man crusade where being willing to die for your ideals isn’t enough. You have to be willing to do much worse.…I will take your place in times of danger. As an ex-bodyguard, Atticus Kodiak knew the sentiment well. He’d once based his career on it. Now it could cost him more than just his livelihood—more than even his life. For as he wakes to the sound of gunfire, the nightmare is about to begin again.Atticus knew very well that people came to a place like Kobuleti to hide. After all, that’s why he and Alena Cizkova had come to the secluded Georgian town in the former U.S.S.R. But Atticus never asked his friend and neighbor Bakhar Lagidze why he was in Kobuleti or what he might be hiding from. Now it’s too late. Bakhar and his family have been brutally murdered, and the thuggish local police chief has declared it a murder-suicide. Everyone—even Alena—seems satisfied to leave it at that.Except for Atticus.He knows what the police won’t acknowledge: that one person survived the bloodbath in the Lagidze household—their fourteen-year-old daughter. And the nightmare she’s about to experience will make her wish she’d died with the rest. To rescue her Atticus must enter a web that takes him from Russia to Istanbul, that stretches from Dubai to Las Vegas. But what troubles Atticus the most is that Alena—once one of the world’s most dangerous assassins and a woman who fears nothing—is clearly terrified of what he’s uncovered. And as Atticus gets closer to learning why, the closer he gets to destroying the life they have made, and each other. -- From Amazon.com Product Description

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Isuru and Dinushki the new Chess King and Queen in Sri Lanka Print
Monday, 14 May 2018 07:13

Sri Lanka National and Women’s National Chess Championships 2018 were held on 4th to 13th May, 2018 at the Lions Activity Centre, Colomb 07. The 13 round, Round Robin National Chess Championships were conducted by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka with a total Prize fund of Rs. 250,000/=. The best 14 payers of the year competed for each event. 13 Players each selected from the Sri Lanka National B Chess Championships 2018 and the reigning National Champions, Minul Sanjula Doluweera and Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera were eligible as the direct entries.

Isuru Alahakoon (ELO 2102) became the Sri Lanka National Champion 2018 with 9.5/13 points for the fourth time. He had a great performance even having a default loss at the 7th round to Akila Kavinda. Isuru is one of the strongest Chess players in the country and will lead the National Chess Team to the Batumi, Chess Olympiad this year. Young, CM GMH Thilakarathne (ELO 2186) secured the first runner-up position with 9/13 points. He also had a great event, even leading at the penultimate rounds and lost in the last round to claim the Silver Medal. Akila Kavinda (ELO 2050) had to satisfy with the second runner-up position with 8.5/13 points being Bronze Medalist.

From Left-IA Thiwanka TisseraWFM Dinushki PremanathMr. Luxman WijesuriyaIsuru Alahakoon IA Erosh Jayasinghe
From Left-IA Thiwanka Tissera, WFM Dinushki Premanath, Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, Isuru Alahakoon, IA Erosh Jayasinghe

In Women’s National Chess Championship WFM Dinushki Premanath made a great come back after several years’ absence to claim the title 10.5/13 points. She only lost to WCM Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera in 10th round. She will lead the Dri Lanka Women’s National Chess Team to the Chess Olympiad this year. WIM Sachini Dinushima Ranasinghe (ELO 1789) had to satisfy with the 1st Runner-Up position with the nail-biting final round. She scored 10/13. Young, Tenara De Silva (ELO 1972) secured 2nd runner-up position with 8/13 points.

The Closing Ceremony of the Championships took place yesterday evening, on 13th of May, 2018 and was attended by the Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, General Secretary Commonwealth Chess Association and Honorary Tournament Secretary of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka and other distinguished Chess figures and Chess enthusiasts of the country.

The National Chess teams of Sri Lanka was named after the event who placed first five places. The Open team will be Isuru Alahakoon, Harshana Thilakarathne, KA Akhila Kavinda, Sasith Nipun Piyumantha and Minul Sanjula Doluweera. The women’s National Chess Team of Sri Lanka will be Dinushki Premanath, Sachini Ranasinghe, Tenara De Silva, Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera and Janadani Abeysinghe.

Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2018
Rank Title  Name Rtg Club Pts
1   Isuru Alahakoon 2102 SL Navy Chess Club
2 CM G M H Thilakarathne 2186 Maliyadewa College, Kurunegala 9
3   AkilaKavinda 2050 University of Colombo
4 FM M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha 2219 Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda 8
5 FM Minul Sanjula Doluweera 2254 Royal College, Colombo 07 8
6   T G M Peiris 2091 Maroons Chess Club 8
7   Chamil Priyankara 2017
8 CM Chandana Wijekoon 1943 SL Navy Chess Club 7
9 CM Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage 2003 Ananda College, Colombo 10
10   W S Vidura K Koggala 2015 Sutra Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
11   C L Jayaweera 1787 University of Peradeniya
12   R K T Dissanayake 1859 Dharmaraja College, Kandy 4
13   M A N Danushka 1883 Nf3 Chess Club
14   Lasal Jayawardana 1909 Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
Sri Lanka Women’s National Chess Championship 2018
Rank  Title Name Rtg Club Pts
1 WFM Dinushki Premanath 1771 University of Moratuwa 10½
2 WIM S D Ranasinghe 1789 Nf3 Chess Club 10
3   Tenara De Silva 1672 The British School, Colombo 05 8
4 WCM Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera 1739 Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda
5   H M H JanandaniAbeysinghe 1650 Mahamaya Girl's College, Kandy 7
6 WCM I U Basnayake 1726 University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
7   Sandali Kanishka Udagedara 1591 Pushpadana Girls College, Kandy
8 WFM Dilhara Ishini Wickramasinghe 1592 Musaeus College, Colombo 07 6
9 WFM K K M SachinthaKodikara 1560 Wycherley International School, Colombo 07 6
10 WFM H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam 1571 VisakhaVidyalaya, Colombo 05 6
11   Ashvini Pavalachandran 1632 Wycherley International School, Colombo 07 5
12   Shelani De Silva 1586 University of Colombo 5
13 WIM Nelunika Methmani 1702 University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
14   W S T D Koggala 1532 University of Colombo

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Celtic Princess Tara Figurine

Tara Celtic Peter Holland Worcester Title:- Celtic Princess Tara

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How this Tara figurine sculpture came into being:-

This was the piece which made my career go into the 'big time'.  It cemented my artistic reputation and made me respected and sought after in the industry.

Some years before I became a professional ceramic sculptor (for the UK bone china figurine industry) I had an infatuation for the beautiful and mysterious look of the ladies depicted in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood paintings.

The Brotherhood's influences went deep into the mystical past. Celtic princesses from pre-history, fem-fatales, depicted in superb costume detail.

I has an urge to do a series of figurines in that smouldering mould. I had to bide my time though before anyone would listen. Meantime, I did a huge bronze of a brooding Celtic girl face to the sky, looking glorious in her contemplation to the sky.

There was only one of these bronzes ever made and it acts as a door prop in my sisters house. I gave it to her when she confessed her love of it.

I did this piece for my own enjoyment, not being professional at the time, and not having any contacts to give me commissions.

What I did with it though, was to photograph it nicely and put it into a portfolio of my work - a good thing to build for all wannabe sculptors looking for a gig.

It was this portfolio which got me the gig, in fact. Eventually, the UK figurine product development team for bone china makers Coalport (part of the Wedgwood group) saw enough of what they liked to make me a very good offer of employment.

A few year on and a respected pro by this time, Compton & Woodhouse (a powerhouse of a design and marketing company with regard to figurines) were looking to take on a young buck to work side by side with venerable sculptor John Bromley.

His workload was getting huger and huger all the time, and they wanted someone they thought could be as good as him one day to take some of the work. I wasn't the finished article at that time (mid 1990's), but they must have thought I had potential to be top dog one day.

Whilst they were talking to me, persuading me to leave Coalport for their richer pickings, I mentioned my infatuation with Celtic and pre-Raphaelite work.

Lo & behold, after doing my first few pieces for them - to their own designs, what should come along, but a commission for the first of the Royal Worcester Celtic Princess pieces.

This piece turned out to be Celtic Princess Tara (Celtic no. 1).

Wow! Celtic Princess Tara became a success - one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful pieces for Worcester and Compton & Woodhouse in recent times. There are 8 (or 9) nine in the series and counting (I don't make them through Royal Worcester or Compton any more as they insist on making abroad, whereas I want my pieces to be English bone china).

Now I would like to tell you Celtic Princess Tara was an easy piece to design, but it wasn't at all.

The design team were struggling to come up with ideas and I had only vague notions. All I knew was that whatever rules there were for figurines at that time, I wanted to break all of them.

For example, long skirts had to have 'movement' and be blowing in the wind. A lady never looked straight down as that made her look too thoughtful and sad. You could never have a person holding a lock of their hair because......... well because production could not make it that way - too technically difficult!

So, you see, I broke all the rules of figurines with this one and had a commercial success on my hands. Maybe I was going to be someone in the industry after all.

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This month we will highlight cruising in Fiji!

Navigate Fiji’s Mamanucas, Yasawas, and everything in between with Blue Lagoon Cruises. On the three-night, four-night, or seven-night itineraries, guests cruise for a maximum of four hours a day aboard the Fiji Princess. Passengers get to snorkel, visit remote villages, interact with the locals, learn how to cook Fijian food, and try a delicious traditional lovo feast. The renowned Blue Lagoon of Hollywood fame is another stop on the cruise. While this cruise doesn’t allow children all the time, it does have special family cruise times when you can bring your whole family!

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Guests board the 179-foot Fiji Princess, which can hold up to 68 passengers. The ship is the perfect size to navigate inlets and bays that larger ships cannot get to. There are 34 guests’ rooms, a restaurant, two fully stocked bars, a pool, four sun decks, and even complementary WiFi. You can also get lots of relaxation time in by lazing on the sun deck or taking a dip in the pool. Go inside and relax in the library with a good book, or unwind at the on-board spa with a massage or beauty treatment.

Al Fresco Dining

Just picture yourself dining al fresco with views of the ocean all around you. You feast on exotic barbeques, fresh fruit, fish, made-to-order omelets, and traditional Fijian meals. You attend an a la carte Captain’s Dinner with a selection of dishes and desserts. There are several on-board themed buffets with local and international foods and a traditional Fijian lovo feast served on Blue Lagoon Cruises’ private beach. All meals, including morning and afternoon tea, are included aboard Fiji Princess. The only items that are not included are alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages other than tea, drinking water, juice, and coffee.

You’ll see stunning views when you look out your window as all rooms are above the waterline. The rooms are all air-conditioned. Each one has its own bathroom and storage space. Reserve an Orchid Room and you’ll get a fully stocked mini bar, a Pure Fiji sun care pack, and a Nespresso coffee machine.

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In addition to snorkeling on coral reefs, lazing on the beach, and talking to locals, you can expect to enjoy the experiences outlined in the full itinerary of the seven-night cruise below:

  • Day 1: Set sail aboard Fiji Princess, heading to Modriki Island, where the Tom Hanks’ movie, “Castaway,” was filmed. There’s time for a swim before the Captain’s Welcome Dinner and performances by the crew.

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  • DAY 2: Beach walk, snorkel, or swim with sharks and visit the village of Soso. Tonight, the anchorage is in Soso Bay, where you can enjoy cocktails on the sun deck and a thali dinner.

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  • DAY 3: Sunday is a day of rest, so relax and enjoy the island way of life. Visit an island village church for a humbling and quintessential Fijian experience, or join the Chef for a Fijian cooking lesson. Tonight, anchorage is on Naukacuvu Island.

  • DAY 4: After snorkeling, swimming, or a kayak trip in the early morning, cruise to the Sacred Islands, a breathtaking backdrop for a day’s swimming, snorkeling, and relaxation. Enjoy a Fijian cooking lesson and the sunset.

  • DAY 5: The private island peninsula and stunning azure waters of the Blue Lagoon are the next port of call. Watch as the crew position the vessel right on the beach and tie it up to the coconut trees! Spend the evening under the stars feasting on a traditional lovo meal.

  • DAY 6: Start the day with a guided island walk with panoramic views before cruising to Sawa-I-Lau Island. From here, you can visit the sacred caves and Tamasua village, where villagers host the evening’s food and entertainment.

  • DAY 7: The last island stop is Drawaqa, which offers you a chance to snorkel with magnificent manta rays between May and October. Visit the local island school or relax on board. On this evening, dinner is served under the stars.

  • DAY 8: Cruise back to Port Denarau.

Getting There

You can pick the cruise up at Port Denarau, which is a short drive from Nadi International Airport. Many people also combine a Fiji resort experience with this cruise experience to get a sampling of both sea and land.


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Step Inside FICO, the New Enormous Eataly World

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Step Inside FICO, the New Enormous Eataly World
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Totalling 20 acres, including four acres of fields, two and a half acres of markets, 4000 meters of event space, 40 workshops, 25 restaurants and much more...

These are just a few of the staggering numbers behind the new gourmet Italian food theme park "Italian Farming Factory" (or FICO, acronym for Fabbrica Italiana COntadina) slated to open in Bologna, Italy on 4 October, 2017.

The project has been in its embryonic state for two years, but with the date and location confirmed, the stage is set for the "first living museum of biodiversity and agro," explains Tiziana Primori, vice president and managing director of Eataly World,  it's the place where "people can completely immerse in the Italian food experience, tracking from field to fork."

Eataly World

Designed as a full immersion visitor experience into Italian food and wine heritage, six million visitors are expected per year, in what looks to be the first of its kind and the embodiment of the Eataly mantra, "eat, shop and learn."

Visitors will be able to explore their favourite Italian produce from the top down in six themed worlds:  fish, meat and eggs; milk and dairy products; cereals; fruit and vegetables; drinks and dressings; and from field to fork.

Four acres of "pastures, fields, and farms will be dedicated to growing essential regional crops (olives, grapes, truffles, etc) and raising indigenous animal breeds (Piemontese and Chianina cow, Sardinian sheep, Ciociara goat, etc)."

40 shops will present Italy’s finest artisanal products from the prime materials produced nearby, including fresh and dry pasta, fresh mozzarella, aged cheeses, cured meats, gelato, candies, cakes, olive oil, craft beer, and much more, making this 'the' one stop shop for Italian food lovers around the world.

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