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Thoughts and Prayers Going Forward at the End of the Day

Who is this dude? Izit Kim Young Gun? Or Shootin’ Roy NoMoore? Or the Big Cheeto gone dark, er? More whiffs there than a Cody Bellinger series. It is a handmade movie poster from the 70s when the movie showing moguls in Ghana had to fabricate their own posters out of gunny sacks. Made the entire story up their own. Why not?!? Starring Guy Jesus. Wonder where he is today.

Switch to cable news content, obviously. I mean literally…how many cliches can one viewer stand? It’s almost enough to make tBoW turn off Fox & Friends. I agree with N-O-T-H-I-N-G Bill O’Reilly ever had to say except when he once – and only once – made this point: “at the end of the day” is a phrase overused. Literately. We know what happened to Bill’O. He overused his welcome.

Makes me want to drink WINE. Have wine with food. With friends who like wine. It’s almost Turkey Day already. People gotta prepare. Tinkaboudid.

Here are a few wines that don’t cost so much and are very friendly to the hoi polloi.

On the left is the blancs 2016 M. Chapoutier  Belleruche Cotes du Rhone $15-ish. Picked this up on sale at a local primo market that needs no added press. Tasting notes: Grapes in the bottle include Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Golden color. Full bodied for a vin blanc from the Rhone. Perfectly suitable for turkey, beets and stuffing.

On the right is the 2016 Domaine Duffour Cotes de Gascogne white wine $10! In the bottle is a blend of “mostly Colombard, along with smaller amounts of Ugni Blanc and Gros Manseng.” This wine is preferred to its pairing partner. Tasting notes: (with interpretations) bright (acidic), flavorful (slightly sweet) and fresh (holds together well for the entire meal). Skurnick imports writes about the domaine (under the radar failsafe importer on par with no-risk importers Louis/Dressner and Kermit Lynch).

Today’s theme seems to be oddballs. How about a rare Piemontese grape that is almost rare as a prehistoric shark found recently off the coast of Portugal. You can read about the Pelaverga grape here. This is the kind of shaggy dog story that always merits oenophilic interest. I say Watson! Read the above link! Know this. The juice is tasty though neither enchanting, nor seductive. The price is justified by the curiosity factor.

2015 G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga $20-ish. Sharp flavors backed with raspberry/cranberry fruit. Lithe and charming. Has the stuffing to go with turkey stuffing. Is it me or do others wish turkey stuffing spent time in the turkey?

Here’s the shark. Looks scary however the actual fish is about 12 inches long.

Time for one more wine!! 2008 Antica Terra Pinot Noir $150 today; $40 on release. if you can find it. We pulled this out of the cellar for a dine out with pals. Bought on release, the third wine made by winemaker extraordinaire Maggie Harrison. tBoW featured her in this 2011 post. A nice story. Good luck if you look for it. Let us know where you found it…and what you paid! Here is a foto of Maggie. I believe she is reluctant about having her foto being taken. Tasting notes: Gentle but not soft. More plum than rhubarb. Exotic and simple. The hazers at the table sucked it up like vampires at a White House “tax reform” strategy meeting. I may have a few more.

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‘Tis the Season: Five Wine Truths

santa-sleighVINOWEBIn Vino Veritas must be the vanity plate on Santa’s sleigh. It is also a muy popular phrase among the cogniscenti du vin. Something about truth and wine. This blog is hardly averse when it comes to understanding more about our wine tastes and habits. Here is what the vines told us at a recent holiday party.

antica07WEB ayres10WEB Lesson #1: Palates change, or at least they should if you prefer truth to hype. The truth here is we are done with Oregon wines. We plan to drink thru what’s in the cellar. Not a knock on Oregon Pinot Noir. Just a move in a new direction.

2007 Antica Terra Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and 2010 Ayres Ribbon Ridge Pioneer Pinot Noir: Five years ago these Oregon Pinot Noir wines were at the top of our list. Had to have them. Nummy num nums. So delicious. So manipulated. Both wines are quite enjoyable. Antica still seems to the be the top PN in the New World per the party guests. We just see no further reason to purchase wines from the region.

latourmersault05WEB Lesson #2: Pierce the veil of personal bias. Consider all the data. As Inspector Clouseau might say “I suspect no one and I suspect everyone.” I suspect me. 2005 Louis Latour Mersault-Charmes Premier Cru: Forget the pedigree of the producer and especially the wine press. This bottle had everything going for it when purchased: big name producer, big name vineyard, should have checked the vintage, and deeply discounted. The most important red flag was the wine shop, now out of business. We had never bought a decent bottle from the site. The wine was flat. Over the hill. Some said premox. Some said too cold. When it warmed up it was chalk and dust with little fruit. Buy the wine you like, note wines you are supposed to like. More signals “The family-run company of Maison Louis Latour is one of the most highly-respected négociant-éléveurs in Burgundy. Renowned throughout the world for the quality of its red and white wines, the company has built a reputation for tradition and innovation. This Domaine has the largest Grand Cru property in the Cote d’Or with a total of 28,63 hectares (71,58 acres).” Large vineyards is not necessarily a detractor BUT a smaller vineyard is often associated with smaller producers who are more concerned with quality than quantity.

ranchero-vig-10WEB Lesson #3: Look at the small producer who is reasonably inspired. Amy Jean Butler is a case in point. From her website: “Founded by way of endless infatuation and intellectual curiosity, Ranchero Cellars is my just reward for years of making wine for others. I have lived and breathed winemaking on all levels – from the storied and venerated Napa institutions, to the intrepid Paso Robles startup – and have come to understand that this is where I belong. Over the past 16 years I have fallen in love with certain vineyards, particular varieties, specific styles and methods.” This is what inspiration reads like. And she signs off “XOXO Amy.” 2010 Ranchero Cellars Viognier: This 4 y.o. Viognier wine from Paso Robles is delicious. It has improved with a couple years. Proof that the New World/Old World distinction which we constantly cite has little meaning in the hands of a true winemaker.

santelenamag06WEBLesson #4: Cabernet is not Napa. 2006 Sant’ Elena Cabernet Sauvignon: An Italian red from the Friuli region in Northeastern Italy. Delightful. Served in mag so it has soft tannins 8 years later. Middle weight tasting just fine. There is another lesson here: if you know the wine and not the region, and the price is right ($40 for the mag), then give it a try.

stcosme12WEB Lesson #5: If spooked by too much information when considering a new prestigious brand, start at the intro level. St Cosme is a value label from the Cotes du Rhone. The label is intimidating with an ancient hut obviously hand illustrated. Old shit. Too much for us. We don’t know what to do… flight or fight! Recent release wines can purchased from $14 to $80. The site is ancient as in 15th century. Romans get a mention. 2011 St Cosme Cotes du Rhone: The entry level wine that is 100% Syrah. We worried it might be “hot” [ed. high alcohol], too big being from Gigondas a region we imagine is noted for “size” [ed. too rich]. What we got was a fairly exotic red wine that failed to meet any of our weenie-shaped fears. Great value too. Wine tasting can be so silly!

Please excuse this sentimental moment. Nat King Cole and Frank’s World are hard to resist.

The Best of Inter-Summer Holidays

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Spring ended May 23. Summer begins June 21. The weeks between are the Inter-Summer. The Inter-Summer party is held sometime over the Memorial Day extended weekend. Sunday seems ideal. Prepare leisurely on Saturday and recover even more leisurely on Monday. There is little going in the way of sports distractions. No Stupid Bores or Solemnly traditional golf tourneys. Just a nice long weekend to think about those who have served in wars… hang with pals, serve some food and pull some corks. Keep an open mind.

2010 Vignobles de Balma-Venitia Vacqueyras Cuvée St.-Roch $20: Vacquerays is a southern Rhone region that is generally under-publicized unlike neighbors Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Wines are Grenache dominant. Simply put, expect value from Vacquerays wines. Notes borrowed on this bottle from the Internet say “Pure and focused, showing blood orange, St-Roche-VaqueraysWEBplum sauce and bitter cherry notes laced with plum pit and anise, with a mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2016. 32,400 cases made.” Plum pit? If tBow warn’t so lazy he might write… “nice, easy to drink red wine with character, ordered off the list in foreign city east of Sepulveda. A welcome compromise that satisfied the palates of a zin lover and a couple of related Old World tasters. Friendly with all food ordered by 14 people with wandering and alien palates.” A label we would never see in LA! 13%

oiseletWEB2011 Domaine Yannick Pelletier Saint-Chinian L’Oiselet $20: This bottle presents the problem with natural wines. As the somm presented, quickly grasping our naive interest in n-a-t-u-r-a-l wines he mentioned L’Oiselet uses no sulfides whatsoever at all no way no how. When he mentioned the wine is grown in schist it was game point and set for Matt the Somm. We bought. He decanted. Took 45 minutes to open. The juicy “attack” [ed. nice old school “taster” gab, you geek] finally lost energy but not in the new style taster geeky vocab way. The wine just got tired like some thoroughbreds do in the final stretch and the race looks like it is in slo’ mo’. This wine blends Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, and Syrah. That’s two grapes of which tBoW is not fond. In sum, we would not buy again altho’ we are now huge fans of Husk Somm Matt. Did we mention the wine list is organized by soil type? Smart. 14.5%

cebeneWEB 2010 Domaine de Cébène $25 (Garagiste): This is the last of the great Garagiste offers. Or at least the last we ordered. This is a wine of some celebrity. As Jancis Robinson has posted online “Brigitte Chevalier acquired in 2007 a few acres of vines on amazing terroirs in the Languedoc. 20 km from the Mediterranean, its first vines rooted deep within a single large land and marine sediments villafranchien. bc-oligny1WEBThe other vineyard is perched on the balconies of shale oriented due north at the top of the Faugères. Judicious choice of this great terroir shale, associated with very low yields and its work in the service of their acidity.” Allow me to translate for foolish wine tasters who will buy anything written in a style that immediately penetrates the subconscious mind. Countrified winemaking woman grows small production on perfect soil in last place you would expect to find it, quantities are sufficiently small so that you might never see it. Bingbaddabing. BUY NOW. Languedoc winemakers are wonderfully free to blend whatever they like. There is a nice array of vinifera available from the recognizable mainstream to the less recognizable local fruit. This wine delivers kinky character, high acids and dry flavors that with some air rounds out just enough to put on toe shoes. Winnah. The blend is Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre which omits the two Languedoc grapes [ed. i.e. Carignane and Cinsault] that make us wrinkle our nose. 13%

Memorial Day down south

Memorial Day down south

Mr. and Mrs tBoW were surprised to see CSA flags in the Magnolia Cemetery a week before Memorial Day. We did see a very few Union flags next to ancient headstones. There are many Revolutionary War soldiers buried in this incredible cemetery outside the city. There was a separate plot for the dozen or more crewmen of the Hunley, a CSA submarine that sank in Charleston harbor before it could do much damage. Many Civil War soldiers were returned to their native homes for burial on Southern soil.

Johnny Horton had a hit in 1960 with “Johnny Reb.” Horton was born and lived in Los Angeles but he lived most of his life in the South. He was a career songwriter who wrote “saga” songs like “Battle of New Orleans” and “North to Alaska.” He died in 1960 while driving at the height of his success. He was in an inescapable head on collision on a Louisiana bridge. Here is Johnny Cash giving all the glory he can muster to this hit record from 1960. Funny world.

Red Wine with Fish and Other Blasphemies

fried for Burgundy

fried for Burgundy

Wine like all institutions has plenty of shibboleths. Red wine with red meat and white wine with white fish. Pinot with salmon. Natural wine poses an entire new set of strictures that at least make more sense than simply red meat and blanche fish. Ask your doctor. Don’t look back something might be gaining on you. Buy low sell high. It is what it is. Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear. Once upon a time in France Jerry Lewis was a comic genius.

tBoW drank a 2005 red Burgundy with a whole fried red snapper at the Santa Monica restaurant Tar & Roses. And all three were very very good: restaurant, fish and wine. Lettuce cut to the chase. We have tasted some nice wines and learned a couple things about ourself.

tortochet05WEB2005 Domaine Tortochet Gevrey Chambertins 1er Cru Les Champeaux $unk: Complemented the fried fish perfectly. The deep fry removed all the fishy flavors that we associate with snapper. The fish was prepared such that one could pick a biteful cube at a time followed by a tasty sip of French Pinot Noir. The wine was firm at 8 years with restrained – not muted – fruit. Just the way we like it. No tannins to speak of. From the French website we raided: “male, with power, firm tannins, length and lots of structure.” Mais oui! 13%

cornas07WEB2007 Tardieu-Laurent Cornas Coteaux $42: Has the name, the vineyard, the vintage, all the pedigree. Well made wine with good flavors in harmony. Soft and seductive. But… we realized we are not fans of red Rhone grapes. There are exceptions such as the CORE wines from Orcutt which focus on Mourvedre. We have had most memorable Rhone reds but right now, in this long moment, we would not hurry to purchase any red Syrah wines from the Rhone. Blasphemous. 13%

anacapa04WEB2004 Rusack Anacapa Santa Barbara County $TAFI: Rusack is an under-the-radar winery for dimwitted wine snobs like tBoW. We think of Rusack and we think of the Wrigleys of which Mrs. Rusack is a member. Hey. Of course we know there are plenty of scions and high-ons and silly wealthy folks in the wine industry. But Wrigley? As in the oldest baseball park in the USA, chewing gum, the Chicago Cubs, and “26 miles across the sea Santa Catalina is waiting for me.” So we are impressed with the name. Now we are unexpectedly impressed with this wine. You know the situation. Good friend pulls the cork on taboo wine – in this case a Cabernet blend. We pinch our mental nose and take a sip of the Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot meritage. We would guess this blend is Merlot dominant with the soft rich fruit, and the absence of Cabernet Sauvignon chocolate and tannins. “Please sir can we have some more” we asked in our best Oliver voice? Picked up by our host at the historic 2005 Santa Barbara Wine Festival held at Santa Barbara’s El Paseo right around this time nine years ago. More blasphemy! 14%

coreGB10WEB2010 CORE Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blanc $18: David Corey can’t get any respect. He has been turning top dog wines from well over a decade. He gets the high point reviews. He has a clique of devoted fans who consistently purchase his stuff. Some of the name reviewers visit his Orcutt tasting room and anoint his wines with 90+ points. Yet most wine people in the know [ed. you know who they are?] never heard of this label. This wine was pretty green at first. We applied immediate glass-to-glass aeration. About half a dozen sloshing pours later the fruit was able to collect itself and emerge in a full melon robe of moderate weight. This was lovely. We may have lost our taste for Syrah [ed. you could see it coming] but we remain loyal and hopeful whenever we see white Rhone varietals. If loving New World White Rhone wines is wrong… I don’t wanna be right. Picked up by Largenez at the CORE tasting room on our recent T-day trip. U20 winnah! 14.5%

Going to a hot shot tasting this week. Notes will be taken with the report to follow.

Golden Summer Evening with Goldun Fine Wines

just trying to earn a living

just trying to earn a living

Restaurants beg him to store his personal wines with them.

When he sniffs wine he pours it up his nose.

Jon Rimmerman asks him for travel tips.

Miles suggested they invent Barolo jazz.

He is.. the most interesting.. wine merchant in the world.

Eno Fine Wine is Steve Goldun’s new project. Goldun not only offers some of the best pricing we have seen for wines we A-D-O-R-E, he also loves to cook! If there is a better confluence of favors and flavors for an impromptu summer evening, we do not know one. Steve Goldun is 99% ready to go live with his online wine merchant site Eno Fine Wine. Even though it is not in our personal wine-snagging interest to publish what you are about to read, we are going to tell most of the truth regardless because we are reasonably confident only a handful of tBoW readers [ed. compared to the dozens of tBoW readers?]? will believe the hype. Here is the updown. (more…)


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About: Established in 1893 and situated opposite the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in sunny South Bristol, we have a clubhouse with a bar, four hard courts with floodlights, and a large and sociable membership.

If you already know us, then the above is a little superfluous, however, if you have yet to discover the earthly delight that is Knowle Lawn Tennis Club, take a look around our website and consider joining our friendly, progressive, and successful tennis club!
Information: 4 Courts (3 Floodlit )
Clubhouse with bar
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Information: Junior coaching

Large group coaching is available on Saturday mornings. Groups are categorized on ability rather than age, therefore players need to turn up to the 9:15 group, to be assessed by the coaching team as to which would be the appropriate group.

The price per session is £2.00

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Junior term-time tennis

10 weeks of coaching (45 minute sessions)
£27 for club members
£30 for non-members

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Nic Douglas (Development Coach) £15 per hour
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Monday, February 22, 2010

Latest Designs

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I'm tickled with these latest designs I just posted on zazzle.

They're based off a pair of statues we bought in Ethiopia. The word "Konjono" means beautiful. I'm thinking of making some parents to go along with these little kiddies... but for now I rest! Enjoy.

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September delights

It is nearly my favourite time of year.

And obviously we have some fun things coming up.

First of all:  8th September we have the most amazing gig for you – Davey Dodds and Cliff Eastabrook are bringing us their own special brand of contemporary rock ‘n’ reel.
Both have a well-established history of entertaining and have just started out on a new venture with Martin Solomon as the Porbeagles.  Davey Dodds, once strutted his stuff doing quintessentially English prog-rock. He is a songwriter of some renown. His classic, ‘The Magpie’ was recently covered by The Unthanks on their award winning album, Mount the Air. Meanwhile his vocal style is often compared to Fish but he points out – with full justification – that he was doing it first! He plays a hugely resonant, octave mandolin, sparkles on a normal mandolin and creates ethereal soundscapes with flutey things. Cliff Eastabrook, once of The Morrigan and Pressgang, pushes bass playing way past the confines of straight, solid rock –  inventive and melodic as well as driving rhythms.
Expect this performance to be one of a kind -combining witty, political story-telling with traditional folk melodies amped up to get you on your feet.
Here are Tasters from Davey’s new Album, Kernowcopia:  Kick off your shoes  & also   Shoot the Gruffalo  which is live at The Fleece in Bristol, where Davey was joined by friends from his old band ‘Red Jasper.’

Next up: 14th September  For their regular music night BSANA are organising a drum workshop to be hosted by Drum4fun. The plan is to meet locals and regulars, make some noise and generally have a laugh (No skill required); if you live in their area you can claim a drink but everyone is welcome to get involved – What could go wrong?!

And Last but by no means Least: 20th – 23rd of September is our 4th Autumn Beer Festival.
There is going to be some hot food; a pub quiz;  and Music of course.
I have started ordering the beer and planning the cider. There will be some new beers, some breweries from further afield and some unusual stuff both on cask and keg.

So what a summer we have been having –
A heatwave; England putting forward a decent performance in the sportsball; Silverware for our darts team; a brand new font for the cider, a new lager on the T-Bar & a new West Berks hand-pull.

We have had Georgian food, BBQs, Live Music, an Art Installation, book club and some fabulous themed drinks evenings.

But obviously it is not over yet! [Even if the weather breaks] Plus the Autumn is going to Rock.
July 22nd we have a Bourbon-Themed pub quiz organised by local Evan Williams rep and well-known cocktail slinger Josh Homerston
July 29th is Live Music from Leon C with support from Dan O’Farrell
August 11th is our Summer Party with some awesome music from Undying Heads plus unusual and gorgeous drinks.

There is probably more but I’ve forgotten already, but September we definitely have a super gig lined up from Davey Dodds (8th) plus save the dates for our Autumn Beer Festival (20th-23rd).

See you soon

A Fab Feb

There is a chance I got a little enthusiastic about how mch I could fit into the shortest month of the year….
So I hope you are up for a Meet the Brewer evening*, 2 CAMRA socials, 3 gigs** and a whiskey tasting***.

* The super excellent Tap Social are bringing some New beers

** BIGG are back with their anti-valentines mix and then bringing friends Zephyr & Xander and the Keys later in the month; plus we have an Introducing set with Fat Rick and Gerald with Support

*** East London Liquor tasting are back to give us some previews of Sonoma county whiskey – let us know which we should put on the bar

Tis the Season

It is getting cold.
The shops are full of knick knacks.
Beers all have funny names or spices or both.

And we have lots of events coming up. At the very least some music, a book launch and our seasonal Launchpad fundraiser – the Giving Tree and mince pie competition.

Next weekend we have BIGG, Minor Mountains, The Dirty Dead & Radiosaurus causing merry mayhem and all being well there will be more music in December.

Two Rivers Press will be celebrating the launch of “Whispers of Better Things” with us on December 4th. We will be finding out about the lives of the Hills and how they shaped local and national ideas on community.

If you haven’t got involved before the Giving Tree is your chance to donate food and toiletries for the homeless and needy in Reading. We will be launching it on Sunday December 10th with the decoration of the pub Yule tree and closing it on Friday 22nd December with the mince pie competition (details to follow).

Live Music & Professional Drinkers

In case you’ve missed it elsewhere this is a quick reminder to check out our events calendar to keep up to date with upcoming music  – we’ve got some superb American blues (May 24th) and contemporary folk/pop/rock (June 24th) confirmed and we are still taking more bookings.

I would also like to take a moment to mention our Professional Drinkers Club – we have meetings on the last Sunday of the month to try some drinks and learn about some aspect of drinking, drink production or drink culture.
This month we have the very knowledgeable Daryl Unwin on ‘7 Deadly Gins’ & next month JD is going talk about his life as a brewer.
If you are interested in joining as a member or coming to an event as a non-member please speak to someone behind the bar or drop us an email

Gig Alert!
PosterBack for the 2nd year and all the way from the Netherlands we have an evening of buccaneering mayhem.

Weekend Gigs 17th-18th Feb

Instead of taking your significant other for some schmaltzy meal why not lure them to the pub.
The pub has beer.

And this weekend we’ve got music.

Friday night it is Jazz & Swing from Amber and the Professors.
We are pleased to welcome this popular ensemble back in association with the Baker Street Area Neighbourhood Association.

But if that still sounds too mellow and romantic, on Saturday its the rambunctious stylings of local favourites (and former staff) BIGG and friends
Check them out on Facebook and then come and give them your support


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Tempered by soft overhead lighting, two oversized sofas and several high-back leather chairs that provide additional seating, the Great Room is indeed a great room to relax with family and friends or to entertain guests. Painted in soft hues with caramel-colored wood flooring throughout, the ambiance of the Great Room is both welcoming and comfortable. Natural light infuses the room through the large glass patio doors and oversized windows. Come in, sit down, and feel your energy level increase.

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Choose from hundreds of great books provided on the shelves, or bring your own. Work a puzzle, play a game, or lose yourself in writing a letter (a long lost art) at the writing table. Whatever quiet activity you decide on, the Loft provides a cozy and peaceful retreat. Relax on the plush sofa and sink into the chenille pillows. During your stay, you will often find yourself in the Loft and wonder hours later how time passed by so quickly.

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Ahhhhh! The bedroom. To some, the bedroom becomes one’s sanctuary. To our guests, it becomes your perfect place to feel at complete peace and ease. Collapse on the downy-soft comforters on the two queen-size beds and let your dreams flow freely. Or, make time for yourself and soak in the oversized Jacuzzi tub, releasing any tension or worry. The Downstairs Bedroom, decorated smartly in an American Indian motif, provides plenty of storage and closet space. Be sure to pack for a long visit because we are certain you will want to stay.

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We travel to many places in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, including Lamborough Hill.

We are one of the leading catering companies for Pig Roast in Lamborough Hill. Contact us for the prices and packages we offer and if you need somthing different just get in touch!

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In his 2001 review of the 1954 film “Seven Samurai,” Roger Ebert wrote that director Akira Kurosawa’s primary purpose was “to make a samurai movie that was anchored in ancient Japanese culture and yet argued for a flexible humanism in place of rigid traditions.”

That description embodies the purpose of Dragonfly, Gainesville’s upscale sushi restaurant and bar. It’s no wonder, then, that “Seven Samurai” plays on repeat on two flat-screen TVs in the back of the restaurant.

Unlike other restaurant/bars, which feature sliders and overly loud sports games, Dragonfly is decidedly different. Its foundation is built upon Japanese cuisine and style (so you can order something deliciously traditional like pork ramen). But Dragonfly dares to do more, pulling inspiration from global ingredients and giving way to not-so-traditional menu items, like the “Black ‘n Bleu,” a sushi roll with N.Y. strip steak, bleu cheese and honey wasabi mayo.

Katie Talbert, the front-of-house manager, said everything Dragonfly does is rooted in Japanese cuisine and culture.

“We build our ideas off of an izakaya concept,” she said, which “in Japan is going to be all those little mom-and-pop places that offer small appetizer-sized portions paired with really delicious drinks to awaken your inner zen.”

Essentially, it’s a Japanese gastropub. This style is intimate, Talbert said, and promotes a sense of togetherness, welcoming and family.

Talbert said that Dragonfly introduces you to unfamiliar Japanese ingredients without throwing you into the deep end. It does this by serving, for example, a green tea creme brulee or a tuna flatbread. Foreign, yet familiar.

Dragonfly’s superbly stocked bar also fuses Japanese and global tastes. And as any good gastropub would have it, the bar at Dragonfly is integral to its izakaya experience. And integral to that is the award-winning head bartender, Kristin “Frosty” Amron, who makes it her personal goal to serve you the best drink you’ve ever had. And you should trust her, because she probably will.

Amron said she loves when her customer lets her decide the drink. This type of trust in a bartender is her creative fuel. In Japanese this relationship is called omakase, she said, which means “trust the chef.”

The trend toward omakase has grown since she started working at Dragonfly over three years ago, she said, and with good reason: Amron’s got a taste for Japanese whiskey, herbs and a yummy Japanese citrus fruit called yuzu.

“I went through a phase where I used (yuzu) in every one of my omakase orders,” she said.

Amron got her start in the food industry as a hostess at an Outback Steakhouse, and she worked at Lillian’s downtown when she moved to Gainesville. It wasn’t until she started bartending at Dragonfly that she found her passion for creating alcoholic drinks.

“It’s the best place I’ve ever worked,” she said of Dragonfly. “I wake up every day happy to go to work.”

Talbert said Dragonfly didn’t always have a Japenese-forward bar, but once Amron started bartending, she worked with sales reps to find some of the most sought-after Japanese spirits and liqueurs. Because of Amron’s careful research and interest in Japanese alcohol, she has been able to supply the bar with drinks like Yamazaki whiskey, a world-renowned Japanese whiskey, since before it started winning awards.

It is this passion for uniqueness and care for the customer experience that distinguishes Dragonfly from other Japanese restaurants — and other dinner spots downtown.

“People come here because they know about the talent here,” Amron said of the bartenders and chefs.

“At the end of the day, when you come into a bar and put real trust into your bartender, I think that speaks volumes,” she said. “And that’s something that happens here every day.”

Recipes courtesy of Dragonfly’s bar manager, Kristin “Frosty” Amron.

Dragonfly Sushi

201 SE 2nd Ave | 352-371-3359
Sunday to Wednesday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Gangster and the Geisha

Amron won first place in Florida at the Fernet Branca Competition with this drink.

  • 1 oz. Japanese whiskey
  • 1 oz. Fernet Branca
  • ¾ oz. hibiscus simple syrup
  • ¼ oz. yuzu (Yuzu is an insanely delicious Japanese citrus. You can find it at Asian markets in Gainesville like Chung Ching.)

Simple Syrup

Steep 1 tablespoon of flower petals in 2 cups water and 2 cups cane sugar. Heat on stove until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate  for future use.

Shake with ice, then serve “up” (aka without ice).

Shochu Mojito

Shochu is a Japanese distilled spirit that is lower in alcohol content than stronger drinks like whiskey. Amron said you can easily substitute vodka, tequila or rum, or leave the alcohol out all together.

  • Optional: 1.5 oz. shochu
  • 4-5 mint leaves, muddled
  • 2 Filthy cherries (Filthy is a brand of marinated cherries used for cocktails. Amron purchases hers at Dorn’s Liquors & Wine Warehouse in Gainesville.)
  • ¾ oz. lavender simple syrup
  • ¾ oz. lemon juice
  • ice
  • soda water

Mix ingredients and serve over ice. Top it off with soda water.

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the short list, and a science experiment

Before I move on to the science experiment, let me share a short list of things that have happened/are happening around here:

A laundry room in the midst of renovations
Old kitchen cabinets torn out
A little trip to the ER via ambulance (don't worry, everyone is fine!)
A goose that drowned in her own drinking water
A lot of cold temperatures resulting in a frozen outdoor hydrant, meaning I have to haul water for animals
Major decluttering, donating, and disposing

Need I say more to explain my absence?

Now for the fun science part. A few months ago my mom forwarded me an email from some group she belongs to:

Re: Laundry soap/food grease stains.

If you have hard water and a septic system do not use powdered detergent anymore. The minerals in the water do not allow the new style detergent to dissolve. Our septic backed up in Feb. And the Septic Pumper showed us a "rock" of undissolved detergent that was forming at the mouth of the outlet. He said it's becoming very common to see and it's messing up septic systems.

While this sounded fairly plausible to me, it also sounds like a load of hooey (fitting, coming from a plumber). I've washed enough loads of laundry over the last 15 years to know that if you have something in your wash that doesn't dissolve, it doesn't completely rinse away, especially when we're talking something with small particles like detergent. Have you ever washed a load of clothes or towels from the beach, only to open your dryer and have a bunch of sand fall out?

I set off the debunk this theory. I had regular Tide (not even the HE version, just regular, original, powdered Tide bought a couple of months before at Costco in a giant box, so it was fresh and new.) I got out some clear plastic cups, some measuring spoons and the distilled water. I have the hardest water on the planet, so I knew this experiment would be valid with my tap water against distilled water. I filled four cups; one with hot tap water, one with hot distilled water (heated in the microwave to approximately the same temp, I didn't use a thermometer because this is my experiment, I'll do it how I please), one with cold tap, and one with cold distilled water.

I used a measuring spoon to put the same amount of laundry detergent in each one, then stirred. I waited a few minutes, stirred some more, and compared how much detergent was undissolved. Then I added more detergent and did it again. Basically what I found was that it didn't matter what type of water or what its temperature was, but after 20 minutes, all the detergent dissolved in all the water. Naturally, the hot water dissolved the detergent faster than the cold water, but all dissolved. I did some rough math, estimating the amount of detergent that goes into a load of laundry, plus the gallons of water used per load, and I figured that the concentration of detergent in my experiment was much higher than the concentration used in a batch of laundry. All loads of laundry run longer than my experiment did, so there would be plenty of time for the detergent to dissolve.

Maybe this lady was using too much detergent. Maybe there's something else going on with her plumbing. I've seen inside the drain lines of my washer, so I'm confident I don't have a problem.

The short story? I'm not going to switch away from powdered detergents. The photographic evidence is here.


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Pulling Weeds by the Light of the Silvery Moon

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Moonlight GardeningIt’s five thirty in the morning, I’m awake, I’ve been eating a little too much, and this is a perfect way to punish myself. So I get up and decide I’m going to go pull some weeds. Ah, it’s a little dark. However, the moon is pretty full and, with a little squinting, I can see what I’m doing. So off I go and start to clear more of the three year old mulch beds. A little weird but, hey, I’m down almost thirty pounds. Well, at least that was yesterday morning. This morning, I’m more like down twenty-five pounds. Want to know how I gained five pounds in two days? Read on.

My wife decided we needed to go to a trade show for women and, to save money, she packed some food. Cucumbers, lettuce, turkey sandwiches, tomatoes, diet Dr. Pepper, and cookies. Not just any old cookie: these are your everyday EIGHTY calories each cookies. So there I am, watching people go by, ignoring me and not making eye contact. I guess they’re afraid I’ll talk to them. Anyway… bored. So I think it would be nice if I had something to eat to pass the time away. I grabbed the cucumbers. If you believe that, please come over; I have many things to sell you. No, I grabbed the cookies! Just one, please…at a time, that is. Before the day was over, I had eaten about ten of those. Not a single cucumber! This is my problem; when choosing between cookies and cucumbers, the cookies win every time. Then, after the trade show, it was time for supper. But it gets complicated. We’re supposed to meet our youngest son, who has become a vegetarian (his nagging has helped me eat more cucumbers.) So, the plan was that we would meet at an eastern restaurant where he could get vegetarian. Problem is, they close at nine. We get there at eight-thirty, minus one son. The waiter gives us a stern look and tells us the kitchen closes at eight-forty-five. Seems to me the sign should have said “CLOSES AT EIGHT-FORTY-FIVE!” So, text, phone, text, phone. No, our son will not make it by eight-forty-five and even if he did, who wants to eat while a waiter hovers over saying, “Doors close at nine sharp!”

We decide to go to where our son is and wait for him to get done so we can decide where else we can go to get vegetarian. Do you know how much sugar you have to put in a cookie to get it to eighty calories?! I’m starving! Finally, we decide to go to Monterrey’s, a Mexican restaurant where you can order fajitas without the meat. Are you serious? Anyway, they bring out chips and salsa. I eat the whole basket and ask for more. Then, when it’s time to order, I order the Texas fajitas and ate the whole thing! There is a responsible side of me but all it could do was say, tomorrow morning you’re going to get up at five am and burn this off!

So here I am. pulling weeds by the light of the silvery moon.

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Friday, 27 December 2013

Feasts, Festivals and their significance

Since the dawn of mankind, as archeologists are discovering, humans have found reasons to celebrate certain events, or to mark certain seasonal changes. In recent years it has once agin become fashionable to re-invent, or in the words of some, to reclaim, the major Christian festivals, usually in the name of some 'original' religion, but often just for the sake of making it more 'inclusive' and secular. In recent days I have read several treatises on how Christmas was "stolen" from Nordic pagans, or some other group or people, so perhaps it is time to look afresh at why Christianity adopted certain dates in order to mark key events or beliefs.

The one festival we can be reasonably certain of is the Easter festival. Since St John tells us the trial, condemnation, crucifixion and resurrection all occurred "on the eve of the Passover". It made sense therefore to the early Christians to mark the Jewish Passover by commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. The problem is, of course, that it isn't a "fixed" feast in the sense that it may occur anywhere between March 21 and April 25. The Jewish formula, the Orthodox Church and the Western Churches all have slight variations on the way they determine it (Rome, responsible for the way we calculate Easter in the West, changed the formula at least three times between 325 AD and 700 AD) which means, of course, that while Easter and Passover often do coincide, sometimes they don't. It also means that the Western Easter and the Orthodox Easter often don't coincide either. Personally I don't believe this makes one jot of difference - the key is that we remember what Easter is all about - the fact that Christ died on the cross (forensic analysis of the accounts makes that clear!), and rose from the tomb in a renewed 'body' on the third morning. It is this 'resurrection' which is key to the entire Christian Faith. That is why Easter is so important to all Christians.

Having dealt with the reason Easter is 'moveable' and not 'fixed' let us look at some of the other major festivals. The obvious 'biggy' is Christmas, set as the 25th December by the early church fathers. It certainly didn't take its present form however until quite late, and it isn't, and never was, intended to mark the actual day of Christ's birth. Again, examination of the gospel accounts more or less tell us it was very likely in summer. Shepherds and sheep aren't out on the hills in winter, even in the Holy Land. So why did the early fathers choose this date?

The answer is simple. Many of their converts already celebrated the Saturnalia between 21 December and 1 January. Primarily the Saturnalia is a fertility festival associated with a fairly wide range of 'fertility rites' including public copulation as an "offering" to some local deity. Under Romano-Greek practice Bacchus, Satyrs, Pan and several other 'fertility' figures featured in the celebration which marked, as you've guessed, the gradual move out of the winter and into the Spring rebirth of fields, forests and animals. Theologically it does not take a great deal of effort to link the Birth of the New Adam - Jesus Christ - to a renewal of all life, and the renewal through the 'New Adam' of all humanity as well. As St Paul did with the Athenian altar to "the Unknown God", all that really happened was that the Christian converts found a new reason to celebrate the Saturnalia, though we may be sure they didn't continue with some of the more carnal excesses!

Over time, and with the spread of Christianity, the Winter Solstice celebrations in Northern Lands were 'converted' to the Christian message, again, largely because converts already kept these celebrations, and simply were given a new interpretation of them. Thus, Yule logs, Christmas trees, decorations and lights entered the celebrations. As the faith spread, each 'new' group of converts found ways to celebrate their new faith within the framework of the celebrations of their 'old' faith. Gradually these have been 'standardised' by the wider church, but still retain a lot of local and regional variations.

This is how some of the Imbolc customs have become associated with Easter, and how some of the Samhain customs associated with the Festival of All Saints. Imbolc, a festival celebrated by the "Celtic" tribes of Northern Europe and the British Isles doesn't coincide with Easter as some think and actually falls in February. It was originally a celebration of the increase of flocks and herds, since it marks the birthing of lambs, wild boar and deer - and the original cattle. Likewise Samhain doesn't necessarily fall on what has become "Halloween" (a corruption of "All Hallows Eve", the evening preceding All Saints) which is, again, an amalgam of several similar pagan festivals celebrating Harvest, honouring the dead, and invoking local 'gods' and spirits to tide one over the winter. By switching the focus to a commemoration of the "Saints" who set us an example, and adding a commemoration of all those departed this life, the early church created a moment for reflection on life and thanksgiving following the intense labour of the summer, the harvest and the preparations for the long cold, lean months of the winter.

There is a logic to the progression of the festivals and feasts the Church adopted and it has worked very well, by and large. Of course one could argue that some of the original focus has been lost - no one would, I think, disagree that since the 1850s at least, Christmas has been gradually turned into a shopping extravaganza. One could also be excused for wondering what some folk think they are really celebrating in their church/family traditions, and I will confess to being a little concerned at some practices.

What has always intrigued me, and which I have still not been able to find an answer to, is the question of the reason why so many very diverse cultures chose to mark similar festivals at very similar periods. Christianity has adopted largely northern and western European festivals, but one can find similar festivals and seasons in many other cultures. Some, obviously, are related to the 'cycle' of the agricultural year, while others are not. Answers on a postcard please ...

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  1. Josephus is currently attempting to chastise all those who are now saying the Christmas is over and reminding them that so far, we are only on the sixth day of a twelve day feasting period.

    I have posted this interesting link on other forums, a long read, but interesting.


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There were other problems as well. The settlers in Huntington had purchased their land from local sachems and refused to acknowledge the authority of the Montauk over these Indians. In a letter Thomas Topping, Huntington resident Robert Seelye supported Topping's struggle to establish the legitimacy of his purchase from the Shinnecock. Seelye, in his letter to Topping, pointed out that "...all the sachems on the Island westward together with their Indians do affurme that Monawcut sachem hath no prerogative over their land..." The controversy over the lands in Quogue represented an early stage in the attempt of governmental bodies to squeeze the "rugged individuals" out of the deed game entirely. The situation was becoming very confusing.

The towns were pressing for a monopoly on all land transactions in order to prevent individuals such as Topping and Scott from turning the whole process of land alienation into chaos. This attempt to bring some order to a tangle of conflicting claims by local governments foreshadowed the policy established by the United States government in 1790 requiring Federal approval of all land transactions with Indians. From the very beginning of colonial history governments at several levels sought to keep the deed game under their control. Individual entrepreneurs and later private land companies aggressively pressured Indians into signing deeds and then sought to defend the purchase in the courts. The seventeenth century on Long Island, for example, has been called the "golden age of lawyers" because everyone was in court suing their neighbors. Generally one sued for trespass in order to get a solid boundary determination which would have an official court record. This anarchistic process often provoked bloodshed between settlers, as well as an occasional Indian war.

After the defeat of the Dutch in 1664 and the creation of the colony of New York, there was more pressure to centralize the deed game. Charles II gave the colony to his brother James, the Duke of York, who appointed William Nicoll to serve as the first governor of the new colony. Nicoll immediately set about the task of imposing a uniform legal and administrative system for the whole colony. The "Duke's Laws," as they were known, were more authoritarian than the colonists had expected, but they did provide a stable institutional base for the development of trade and commerce. Connecticut was forced to relinquish her claim to the towns on Eastern Long Island and local people reluctantly became "New Yorkers." The Duke's Laws required that no purchase of Indian land:

... shall be Esteemed a good title without leave first had and obtained From the Governor and after leaves so obtained, the Purchaser shall bring the Sachem and right owner of such Lands before the Governoure to acknowledge satisfaction and payment for the said lands where upon they shall receive a grant from the Governoure and the Purchase so made and prosecuted is to be entered upon record in the Office and from that time to be valid to be all intens and purposes.
The laws also prohibited the sale or gift of alcohol to any Indian directly or indirectly.

The new laws sparked a rush to strengthen land titles before the governor reviewed them. The new governor moved immediately to set a precedent. He approved the sale of Hog Neck by the Shelter Island Indians to the Town of Southampton, and resolved a dispute between Southampton and the Shinnecock over the title to some meadow land in 1665. The Town of Southampton bought out Topping's deed and then called in twenty-seven Shinnecock Indians to confirm the April 1662 deed, reassert their right to sell the land, and approve the transfer of title from Topping to the Town of Southampton. The following September a group of thirteen Shinnecock, including four who had signed it, protested in a signed statement that those particular Shinnecock did not have the right to sell the land to Topping. This group asked that Governor Nicoll rule on the matter and pay them for the land. Five Shinnecock actually signed both documents. The widow of Mandush, who was now the wife of Cobish (Goatees), signed both statements, but her husband signed only the first one. Mandush's son, his daughter, Apunch (Punch), Samwason (Somwesesen), and Quaquashaw appear to have shared Cobish's wife's change of heart between February and September. The reasons for these shifts are not clear. All we can conclude with certainty is that the squabbles among the whites over the land had disrupted the Indian community to a point where the tribe was divided against itself.


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On A girl's Night Out outfit 2

On A girl's Night Out outfit 2

On a girls night out 2.
I love blue this summer, and it's definitely back in!
I have teemed This classically pretty dress with bold and sharp looking jewellery, which gives it an interesting and contrasting look.
mollyamberr xx x
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

{ Greener } Gift Giving for the Holidays

Instead of shopping on Black Friday, support Small Business Saturday.

Sure, shopping Black Friday might net you a deep discount on the latest “must have” gadget at the big box stores. I guarantee, heading out on Black Friday will put me in a black mood. Instead, check out your local small businesses or follow Small Business Saturday on Facebook for updates.

Dive in and make your own gifts:

Handmade gifts truly come from the heart. And they don’t have to be elaborate. These are easy enough that even a beginner can do.
  • Herb-infused sugars.
  • Candied orange peels.
  • Christmas rosemary bath salts.
  • Easy facial lotion bars.
  • Security puppy/blanket for a new baby.
  • Minty hot cocoa mix.

    Give books:

    But as a book lover, I know there’s nothing better than finding a good book under the tree. They are truly the gift that keeps on giving — especially if we’re talking about non-fiction books to build a library of knowledge. Click through for my take on some of these.

    Consider reusable gift wrap:

  • Recycle t-shirts into sweet little pouches adorned with a snowflake image.
  • Sew reusable gift bags.
  • Cover a canister (such as a coffee can) with cute paper for a darling package.
  • Make your own gift bags from recycled newspaper.
  • Take a cue from nature and really wrap green.

                                                                               Courtesy of: Attainable Sustainable

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    Monday, November 4, 2013

    Prepare For the Holidays!

    Give the gift of homemade cleaning products to your family and friends. Preparing early is key to keeping your stress low so you can enjoy family and friends. Here are some holiday gift suggestions to give you a jump start...

    1.) Homemade Spray Cleaner Recipe:

    Mix in a sprayer bottle:
         * 1 cup white vinegar
         * 1 cup water

    In the kitchen, use vinegar and water spray to clean countertops, lightly soiled range surfaces and backsplash areas.

    In the bathroom, use the vinegar spray cleaner to clean countertops, floors and exterior surfaces of the toilet.

    2.) Cutting Boards:

    Sanitize by spraying first with vinegar and then with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

    3.) Furniture polish:

    Mix olive oil and vinegar in a one-to- one ratio and polish with a soft cloth.

    4.) Brass, copper, bronze and aluminum:

    To remove tarnish, rub metal with sliced lemons. For tough jobs sprinkle baking soda on the lemon and then rub.

    5.) Sterling silver:

    Put a sheet of aluminum foil into a plastic or glass bowl. Sprinkle the foil with salt and baking soda, and then fill the bowl with warm water. Soak your silver in the bowl, and the tarnish will migrate to the aluminum foil. Rinse and dry the silver, then buff with a soft cloth.

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ABS recruit 8 players

 •Thank Saraki for support

Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC (ABS) have completed the signing of 8 players ahead of the second stanza of the Glo Premier League which starts across the country July 3rd.

Revealing the names of the players to SportingLife, the General Manager of the Ilorin side, Alloy Chukwuemeka stated that new players were acquired to beef up the present squad as they gear their effort towards staying beyond this season in the elite division.

The club recruited a goalkeeper, 2 defenders, 3 mid-fielders and 2 strikers.

He gave the names of the 8 as Boje Abdullahi a Goalkeeper from Ila FC; Onuado David a midfielder who was at a time with the defunct Ocean Boys; Ayo Abdullahi(midfielder from Bridge FC); Amos Adamu(defender); Mukhtar Saliu(Wikki Tourists(striker) and Stephen Abandy a striker.

Others are Seun Sogbeso and Effiom Otu Bassey who are on a second stint with the club from Sharks and abroad respectively.

“We have recruited these players who are still young and vibrant to showcase their talent. ABS is not a club for pensioners we want players that can add value,” Alloy said.

“These 8 players have proved themselves worthy of playing for ABS and with them and those that we have since the beginning of the season we hope to have a fusion of those that would help us to a respectable position on the league table.

“We can only register 25 players at a time which means that we have to replace the newly bought ones from those that are in the team that have been deemed surplus to requirements.

“Although we do not want to send them away at least till the end of the Federation Cup. We have given them options to either remain with us for the rest of our campaign in the cup games or to get another club if they so desire. They won’t however be playing for us in the league unless we noticed significant improvement in their performance.”

Chukwuemeka who also doubles as the Secretary of the Club Owners Association however thanked the financier of the club, Senator Bukola Saraki for his patience and perseverance in the club even in the face of difficulties and unimpressive performance by the club during the first stanza.

He stated that ABS would begin to have a massive improvement from the commencement of the second stanza.


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AMCON Bill scales second reading in Senate

•Senators lament its non-performance

Bill seeking to amend the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) Act 2010 yesterday passed second reading in the Senate.

The bill, among others, seeks to establish a corporate entity with a well constituted Board of Trustees drawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), eligible financial institutions, National Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and Finance Ministry.

The lawmakers however condemned the alleged ineffective use of the N5.6trillion voted into the agency by CBN.

The body being proposed in the bill is expected to make regulations for the supervision and management of AMCON’s fund.

Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Senator Bassey Otu, who sponsored the bill said it also seeks to prohibit any board member or an employee of AMCON from being directly or indirectly involved in the purchase of assets acquired by the corporation.

He also said the bill seeks to empower AMCON to acquire assets that are already subject to litigation if there is no valid court order restraining it from doing so.

The senators in their various contributions lamented that since AMCON was set up, it had failed to live up to its objective of recovering toxic debts owed by some commercial banks.

The Senate therefore asked its Committee on Banking to find out the exact amount put into AMCON by the CBN, and also find out whether it is being effectively utilised.

The Upper Chamber also wanted to know how much debt AMCON has recovered so far.

Senator Ita Enang said the N5.6 trillion voted to AMCON exceeded Nigeria’s yearly budget and queried why the corporation, since its inception had failed to recover up to 15 per cent of the entire money.

Enang therefore advised the committee to examine the functions and operations of AMCON.

He noted that it is lamentable that the corporation appeared to be failing because the money committed to it by CBN was not free money but rather a loan meant to be paid back to the Federation Account.

Senate President David Mark wondered why the Federal Government should be subsidising AMCON. He noted that the toxic debt that AMCON is supposed to manage is not yielding any fruitful result.


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AYC fallout: Tunde Disu scores Flying Eagles low

Former Nigeria’s U-20 team coach, Tunde Disu, has said the present crop of Flying Eagles will not make positive impact at the upcoming global championship in Turkey.

The fallen African champions climbed down from their exalted number one position to grab bronze courtesy of a 2-1 defeat of the Junior Eagles of Mali in the losers’ game of the 2013 Africa Youth Championship (AYC) in Algeria, Supersport.com reports.

Striker Aminu Umar’s double helped his side avenge the opening group game 0-1 defeat to the Malians. Keita Tiekoro scored his side’s consolation goal on Friday at the Ahmed Zabana Stadium in Oran.

Without mincing words, the former Flying Eagles’ coach said the side need total overhauling to avoid a repeat poor performance as witnessed at the African tourney in Algeria.

“This team won’t do well at the World Cup if we’re to assess them with the standard exhibited at the Africa Youth Championship. It’s a far cry of a standard expected from the title holders.

“The World Cup is another kettle of fish compared with the African tourney. The World Cup is more professional where you meet teams that are tactically and technically sound, “ the 1985 U-20 World Cup bronze medal winning coach told Supersport.com.


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False alarm over Ebola at Lagos Airport

There was anxiety yesterday at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) , domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos following a false alarm raised by a certain passenger identified to be an ex- boy friend against his estranged female ex- lover.

According to sources, the certain passenger raised a false alarm that his former girl friend has been infected with the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

The young lady was onboard a domestic flight enroute Lagos from Enugu.

Sources hinted that passengers were soaked in tension and anxiety when an aircraft that arrived about 2pm was given a medical emergency landing and clearance following a call the airline received from Enugu that one of the passengers on board the flight has been infected with the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease.

On arrival of the aircraft at the domestic wing of the Lagos Airport, a lady ; an Enugu based nurse, was subjected to screening for Ebola following information received from a certain caller, who alleged that she has been infected by the deadly Ebola Virus .

Ensuing from the confusion , all passengers and crew members that arrived on that flight were tested by a medical team from Port Health Services, the airline and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) officials.

Investigations revealed that no one tested positive of the Ebola Virus.

It was learnt the false alarm arose from a call made by a young man , said to be an actor that the ex- lover was infected by the Ebola Virus Disease.

Their relationship was said to have hit the rocks after she allegedly found a new suitor .

The young man was said to have been heart broken when he allegedly found out that his ex-lover has found new love.

A source said: ”When he came to her residence on Thursday with the intention to pass the night with her, she was said to have refused. It was on the strength of that disappointment, that he threatened to deal with her, after he got to know she was on her way to Lagos.

The young lady it was learnt got into a relationship with the ex- lover less than a month ago before the romance went sour.

Sources hinted that the young lady was taken in a yellow van belonging to FAAN aviation security officials to the Port Health Services located near the airport for further test.


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Foreign equity portfolios rise to N972.5b

•Dominate market at 51%

Foreign investors gradually built up their stakes on Nigerian equities from about 37 per cent of total transactions at the stock market in January 2013 to achieve dominance over 11-month period with 50.94 per cent by the end of November 2013.

The latest report on the foreign portfolio investment flow by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) indicated that foreign investors accounted for N972.5 billion out of total transactions of about N1.91 trillion during the 11-month period, representing 50.94 per cent of total transactions during the period. Nigerian institutional and individual investors, which had started the year with dominance of about 63.1 per cent, closed the period with 49.06 per cent with transactions valued at N936.49 trillion.

However, portfolio flow analysis showed a consistent trading pattern in foreign transactions. While foreign investors flowed in more funds than they took out in the first half, they have taken more money out than they invested since the beginning of the second half, showing a sustained trend of profit-taking in the second half.

But with the significant inflows in the first half, net position by the 11-month period still remained positive. Total foreign inflow closed November at N498.9 billion as against total outflow of N473.6 billion, representing positive net inflow of N25.3 billion.

The last two months of October and November also saw marked improvements in foreign interests in the Nigerian market with substantial increase in foreign transactions. Foreign portfolio investments, which had shown month-on-month slowdown in the third quarter, picked up in October. Total foreign transactions closed October at N82.33 billion including inflow of N39.45 billion and outflow of N42.88 billion. Total foreign transactions rose to N88.89 billion in November, including inflow of N42.68 billion and outflow of N46.21 billion.

In September, total foreign inflow was N26.14 billion as against outflow of N27.88 billion, bringing total foreign transactions to N54.02 billion. Total transactions at the stock market during the month stood at N108.19 billion, out of which domestic investors contributed N54.17 billion or 50.07 per cent.

In August, foreign inflow had stood at N31.12 billion as against outflow of N39.76 billion. Total foreign transactions thus stood at N70.88 billion, 52.26 per cent of the total turnover of N135.63 billion recorded for the month.

Foreign investors had took out nearly a double of every penny they invested in the Nigerian stock market in July, unusually high disparity between foreign portfolio inflow and outflow, which led to significant decline in net foreign investment in the Nigerian stock market.

The seven-month report for the period ended July 2013 had indicated that total foreign inflow stood at N31.81 billion as against outflow of N61.90 billion in July, showing the widest divergence between inflow and outflow so far this year.

Total foreign transactions thus slowed to N93.71 billion in July as against N150.24 billion in the previous month. However, foreign investors remained dominant in stock market’s transactions with 62.53 per cent of the aggregate foreign-domestic transactions in July, an increase on 51.13 per cent recorded by foreign investors in June.

With the outflow in July, net foreign investment declined from about N73 billion by June to N42.59 billion by July.

Total foreign inflow had risen to N90.15 billion while outflow stood at N60.09 billion as total foreign transactions increased to N150.24 billion in June.

Total foreign transactions in the Nigerian market for the seven-month period stood at N676.25 billion, 50.73 per cent of aggregate transactions of N1.33 trillion by foreign and domestic investors during the period. Breakdown of foreign transactions during the seven-month period showed inflow of N359.47 billion as against outflow of N316.88 billion. Nigerian investors accounted for N656.85 billion over the seven months.

Foreign investors had capitalised on general market optimism in July ahead of the release of the first half earnings reports of quoted companies to monetize and rebalance their portfolios. Nigerian equities had consolidated their bullish rally in July with capital gains of some N581 billion. Aggregate market value of all equities closed July at N12.007 trillion as against its opening value of N11.426 trillion for the month. The All Share Index (ASI), which doubles as benchmark index for all equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and country index for Nigeria, also rose from month’s opening index of 36,164.31 points to close at 37,914.33 points, a month-month average positive return of 5.08 per cent.

First-half report on foreign portfolio investment flow had shown that total transactions-including buy and sell deals, by foreign investors totaled N582.64 billion, accounting for 49.24 per cent of total turnover at the NSE during the period.

The report had indicated that in most instances, foreign investors flowed in more funds than they took out, leaving the stock market with a positive net foreign investment of about N73 billion within the period. Foreign portfolio inflow stood at N327.66 billion as against outflow of N254.98 billion.

Total turnover value at the NSE during the first half was N1.18 trillion with both foreign investors and domestic investors dominating transactions in three months each. But while foreign investors had maintained gradual and steady increase and decline in portfolio adjustments, Nigerian investors showed large fluctuations.

Nigerian investors dominated the market within the first two months and were supplanted by foreign investors in March and April. Indigenous investors regained dominance in May and were displaced by foreign investors in June.

Foreign investors accounted for 36.89 per cent, 39.65 per cent, 52.78 per cent, 64.48 per cent, 48.68 per cent and 51.13 per cent in January, February, March, April, May and June respectively.

Portfolio transactions by foreign investors totaled N61.46 billion, N75.97 billion, N80.14 billion, N122.97 billion, N91.86 billion and N150.24 billion in January, February, March, April, May and June.

The report underlined the structural outline of Nigerian investors, which was largely skewed in favour of institutional investors. For instance, institutional Nigerian investors accounted for 66.7 per cent or N95.78 billion of domestic investors’ turnover in June, last year while retail investors contributed 33.3 per cent or N47.81 billion.

The report had shown stronger momentum in foreign portfolio investments in the stock market as the 2013 first-half report was substantially above six-month average over the past five years.

Foreign investors staked about N4.08 trillion on quoted shares on the NSE between 2007 and 2012. Foreign investors had gradually and consecutively increased their investments in Nigerian equities from about 15 per cent of total market turnover in 2007 all through till a high of about 67 per cent in 2011.

Foreign portfolios were particularly the main drivers of transactions on the NSE in the past two years, with foreign investors accounting for average of two-thirds of equity transactions between 2011 and 2012.

The report underlined the early positioning of the foreign investors, who had saw through


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FRSC warns traffic offenders

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to adhere to driving regulations to checkmate road accidents, adding that the corps would no longer tolerate indiscipline among the drivers.

Its Ogun State Sector Commander, Mr Adegoke Adetunji, made the plea at the mobile court programme of the command, which was held both at the Magistrate Court 2, Isabo, Abeokuta and the Sagamu Unit Command office, Sagamu, Ogun State.

Adetunji said utmost discipline is expected of drivers, adding that compliance with traffic rules can only reduce crashes on the roads.

He warned motorists to ensure proper maintenance of their vehicles, stressing that violators of traffic rules would henceforth be prosecuted in the mobile courts established by the corps at strategic areas on the highways.

The Sector Command’s Legal Officer, Mr Uzoma Enwereuzo, said 55 traffic offenders had been prosecuted for various offences during the mobile court exercise for offences ranging from Overloading Violation (OVL), Driver’s Licence Violation (DLV), driving with worn-out tyres, Seat belt Use Violation (SUV), Vehicle Windshield Violation (VWV) driving with expired tyres and many others.

Enwereuzo said some of the offenders were convicted and sentenced to various jail terms with options of fine, while others were cautioned.

The Sagamu Unit Commander, Mr Ben Akunne, also admonished drivers to drive safely and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before setting out for journeys.

He also cautioned that they must avoid phone calls while driving and driving under influence of alcohol etc.


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Give fair representation to women, WACC urges media owners

The Africa region of World Association of Christian Communication (WACC AR) has urged media owners and communicators in Africa to focus on issues that concern women in their reporting.

This according to the body will help in stemming the tide of violence against women in the region and also give them a fair representation in the emancipation of the continent.

WACC made the call at the end of a three-day seminar on Gender and Communication in Africa at War and in Peace in Nairobi, Kenya which held from 4th-7th August 2014.

The organization in the communiqué, signed by the newly elected President of the Africa region, Mathilda Kpalla and Secretary, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin urged media owners to give space to promote women based issues in their media and be gender sensitive in the recruitment of those who are purveyors of news in the media.

WACC AR also called on media professionals to endeavor to “profile the role and perspectives of women before, during and after conflict and in peace and security processes.

“They should also endeavor to promote national and regional monitoring on women’s right issue and use their media to work on the issue of changing socio-cultural norms that are against women”

It also observed that the internet has been used to perpetuate violence against women and urged internet service providers to work towards removing content that perpetuate violence against women on the internet and drive the campaign to stem the tide of illicit postings on the internet.

While observing that women are the most vulnerable group in conflict situations, participants at the seminar called on governments at all levels in African countries to ratify and domesticate United Nation’s and Africa Union’s recommendations on issues of rights that concern women and also create awareness on national action plans for implementation of the resolutions.

It also urged civil society groups to work towards changing attitudes of society and socio-cultural norms towards women and girls while also calling on churches and faith based organizations to broaden their teachings beyond evangelism to include issues on women’s rights


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Congratulations, your baby is turning ONE!

Cake Smash sessions are a super fun way to celebrate, with your baby getting a little (lot!) messy, and having the time of their lives.

Choose from either a Cake Smash (with our beautiful Jumbo Cupcakes supplied by The Cupcake Patisserie), or a Fresh Fruit or Pancake Smash, depending on your baby’s needs.

Each Cake Smash session includes a Baby Session beforehand, (including other siblings if you like!), a beautiful customised Jumbo Cupcake, Styling, decorations, balloons, and anything else we need to make it perfect for your baby 🙂 We also love celebrating with a Milk Bath session at the end, so your baby can splash around with some bubbles, and clean off at the same time.

Simply choose your favourite theme, colour, or outfit, and we’ll style the session to suit!

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Gardening in Slovenia

I watched this video about gardening in my country. Everything that he says is true!
It reminded me that I have to take photos of my vegetables and put them on blog.

  1. I have fallen in love with your country. It is so beautiful, and I loved learning about how important vegetable gardens are there. And the bees! Slovenia is wonderful. Once I am graduated and working, I will start saving for my trip to come have tea and cake with you. :)

    1. dear Phoenix, I would love to meet you and show you around. And the additional bonus of Slovenia: within few months there will be a guest bedroom in our house waiting for you, whenever you are ready for your next travelling ;)
      I promise, it is a beautiful and safe country to travel around.


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Make The Home Improvements You Need Today

Whether your home improvement budget is minuscule or massive, the prospect of enhancing and adding value to your home is very exciting for most people. The advice that follows will be just what you get started on your next home improvement project.

You can make your ceilings appear higher than it actually is by using two simple methods. Paint stripes in the room or add a floor lamp.This will create a unique optical illusion that makes the room seem bigger.

Texturing walls through the use of drywall mud can add visual interest and cover up unwanted blemishes.

Consider radiant heat tiles if you’re revamping your flooring. These tiles provide heat via electricity and are stunning. You can easily install these things if you follow the instructions. This is a project you can quickly and easily be accomplished.

Make ample use of your home’s outdoor living space. You can turn your backyard into the house. It’s the ideal spot for grilling steaks or just enjoying some fresh air and relaxation after work.

Natural Materials

Natural materials are strongly preferred for the interior of the home when your budget will allow such purchases. Natural building products like wood, stone and ceramic are generally superior to artificial ones. They are far more durable and attractive than man-made alternatives. The most costly natural materials may be less expensive over time because the synthetics will last longer.

Though your eye may see your kitchen floor as level, you should still use your level when putting in cabinets. Begin at the kitchen’s highest point, make a line across the wall where you will install the cabinets to ensure that your kitchen counters will be installed at the right level.

Use flowers to add fresh energy to your kitchen. This is cheap to do and can instantly liven up your kitchen.

You can increase your home’s value and improve its curb appeal simply by adding another coat of high gloss paint on the shutters and front door. Homes that are made of light colored brick are a perfect candidate for a deep eggplant colors.

Consider adding a playroom or a den specifically for the entire family. This will make living in your home much more pleasant and also add value of your home. Do this only if you have a lot of loot to spend on a home improvement.

Home improvement isn’t about spending money, it costs money at the outset.New appliances will save you money on your electricity bill in the long run. Fixing the roof and improving the insulation reduces heating costs Learn how to plan ahead and think of your finances.

You can do many home renovations by yourself. You might be able to paint, drywall, and other things without professional assistance. You can save a lot of money by yourself.

Make sure you have a solid plan before starting any home improvement project. Decisions about different parts of the renovation should all be done before you start your budget.

If you’re financially ready for your project, get started. This article can help your project run more smoothly even if it is large.

Many people would like to understand Home Improvement, but they don’t always know how they should go about it. Luckily, this piece includes all you require to move forward successfully. Use the information you’ve learned, and get busy.

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