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Percevejo-de-cama — nome comum dos parasitas da família Cimicidae, comuns em camas e habitações humanas;
Percevejo-doméstico — nome comum das espécies do género Cimex, em especial Cimex lectularius, que parasitam humanos e animais de sangue quente;
Heteroptera — o nome comum de muitas centenas de espécies de insectos sugadores de corpo achatado;
Percevejo-das-plantas — nome comum de muitos afídios;
Percevejo-fedorento — nome comum de muitas espécies de insectos sugadores de plantas que emitem um odor desagradável quando atacados;
Percevejo-do-sertão — nome comum das espécies de insectos da subfamília Triatominae;
Percevejo-d'água — nome comum de diversos insectos hemípteros de hábito aquático;
Percevejo-da-soja — insecto da família Pentatomidae que ataca as plantações de soja;
Percevejo-do-arroz — nome comum da espécie Solubea poecila.

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A new roof for the chapel of St Andrew and St Catherine
Scaffolding was erected around the chapel of St Andrew and St Catherine (on the North side of the Cathedral) in May 2015 as part of a project to reduce the moisture content in the chapel and its structure, which was hastening the deterioration of the fabric.
This work involved the removal of the 20th century roof (reinforced concrete, covered in asphalt) and the installation of a new, traditional, lead-covered timber truss roof in its place. Plenty of stonework was repaired replaced and re-pointed by the Cathedral's stonemasons, and the drains that take the rain water away from the Cathedral on the north side were repaired and replaced, having also been in poor condition.
An ancient tiled floor (pictured) described as the 'finest medieval tile pavement surviving in Devon and Cornwall' was uncovered during the work. It is in a room above the chapel, which in the Middle Ages was used as the Exchequer and in the 20th century as the Song School for boy choristers. The decorative tiled floor has intricate patterns and was laid in the late 13th century.
Work on the internal masonry of the chapel and the 14th century stained glass window in the adjacent north quire clerestory was also carried out.
The project cost over £280,000 and was part-funded by the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.
Lead roof cresting
Restoring the statue of St Vladimir
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Ronda Rousey Likely To Compete Without Becky Lynch At WWE Survivor Series
By H Jenkins Last updated Nov 13, 2018
Ronda Rousey is the face of WWE even though some fans might like to think that title belongs to The Man, Becky Lynch who's face was bloodied pretty badly after taking a shot from Nia Jax during the invasion of Raw this week (you can check out that footage here). Now it looks like Rousey vs Lynch is off of the Survivor Series card. But that just applies to Becky.
WWE will need to make it official, but it seems that Becky Lynch won't be able to compete at Survivor Series due to suffering a broken nose and a possible concussion. Therefore, as Bryan Alvarez noted on Wrestling Observer Live, the show must go on for Rousey.
"I don't know if [Becky Lynch] is out of the match. I was told there is a change to the women's match. That means she's being replaced or they're going to do a three-way to protect her. I don't know what they're going to do. But it does appear that a change has been made and [Lynch] may be off the show.
At this time, WWE is still waiting to find out what Becky Lynch's diagnosis is, but it's apparently more than they first thought and as we previously reported the thought was. Therefore, it's likely WWE will have to shift things around but still keep Ronda Rousey in a match.
"So apparently at this exact moment they don't know the full extent of Becky's injuries but they are currently discussing a bunch of options with the presumption that she might be off the show Sunday."
He went on to discuss the fact that Ronda Rousey is the face of WWE, especially after Roman Reigns' departure due to leukemia. The fact that Survivor Series is taking place in Los Angeles makes it even more imperative that Ronda Rousey is on the show. It might not be ideal, but there are already rumors that they could always move Lynch vs Rousey to the Royal Rumble event. But it looks like WWE could have to figure something else out for Ronda Rousey to do this Sunday.
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The space agency plans to continue the study of Earth's ozone layer, Saturn and its rings, and neutron stars.
You might have plans to get in shape or save money in 2017, but it's safe to say NASA's plans are a bit more ambitious.
2017 will mark the end of the Cassini spacecraft. For more than a decade, Cassini beamed back hundreds of gigabytes of data about Saturn, its moons and its rings.
Now that Cassini's job is complete, it's going out in a blaze of glory. In April, the satellite will circle ever closer to Saturn until it breaks apart in the planet's atmosphere.
A few hundred million miles away from Cassini, NASA will launch the neutron star Interior Composition Explorer, or NICER. It's an instrument that will examine super-dense neutron stars and tell us what's going on inside them.
Neutron stars contain more mass than the sun, but they're a little over 12 miles in diameter. We still have no idea how that works, but scientists are eager to find out.
NASA doesn't plan to spend all of 2017 looking into the cosmos. It's also launching equipment to the International Space Station to monitor Earth's ozone layer. SAGE III will provide crucial information to track the planet's progress in improving the ozone's health.
That's just a taste of what NASA has in store for 2017.


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Speak with your bank and never stop making your payments. All banks have to offer ways to refinance debts. Banks always prefer to be paid, even if it takes longer, rather than have a delinquent on their hands.
If you have personal loans, cancel them and regroup them together with your mortgage, since personal loans tend to have higher interest rates.
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If your home is auctioned, it doesn't always solve the problem. If the bank does not receive full payment on your debt with the sale, you will continue to owe them money. Giving the bank the keys to your home will not take care of your mortgage. Your home may be appropriated for only 50% of its value to cover late fees and interest. After that, the bank has the right to cede the house to a third party without being reflected in their accounts. At this point, there are only two solutions: Bankruptcy (which is normally not an option given by the judge) or looking for a buyer willing to pay more for your house than the bank.
If your bank is not helpful, go to other banks and explain your situation.
How can conditions of your mortgage change?
Just because you get your mortgage from one bank does not mean you have to stay with them for forever. It is possible to transfer mortgages from one bank to another that has better offers for the payment plan, interest or both.
If another bank offers you better mortgage conditions, the new bank must present this offer in writing. The conditions offered must be transferable to the existing loan. This "transferable offer" is required to start the process.
Can clients change their mortgage to another bank whenever they want?
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If you don't pay the first month due, the bank will call to make sure no error was made on either part. If you then pay the bill, you simply must pay the late charge and the problem is resolved.
If payments continue to be unpaid from the 2nd and up to the 5th month, the bank will take all the steps to receive payment. If they do not succeed they will set up an appointment with you to negotiate changes on your mortgage. They will request proposals for lower payments and will study the possibilities to come to an agreement. Some of which include lengthening the mortgage payment terms or paying only the interest for a set period of time. If you find yourself in this situation, you will have already accumulated charges, raising your total debt.
During this time, something very important to be aware of will also occur. If you don't pay, you should balance your account in terms of your unpaid debt. This means that you should reserve an amount equivalent to your credit according to the rules of the bank of Spain. The money will not be taken out of your account, but it will be frozen.
On month 6th of non payment, and no agreement has been met. The bank will ask for a foreclosure on your mortgage. They will ask a judge to activate the guarantees that you signed in the presence of a notary when you first signed for your mortgage. At this point, you can still take care of the problem if you pay the money owed plus late fees and interest, which will continue to increase.
After 12 to 18 months, a jury will set the date to auction off your home. You may still pay the debt including late fees and interest (which will be a considerable amount) and stop the auctioning process up to the date of the auction. If you do not do this, you will come to a critical and painful time: Your house will be sold in an auction and you will have to move out.
Once the auction of your home is publicized adequately, steps will be taken to proceed with the auction. The property will start at a price equivalent to the amount owed to the bank plus late fees and interest accrued up to this point.
Your home may not sell in the first auction, so more will be held. If it still does not sell, it may be put up for sale without a price, only asking for offers. If it continues without a buyer, the judge will decide what to do and the bank may be able to keep your home even though you have not paid your debt.
1) The amount obtained is more than your debt plus charges. In this case, the bank will reimburse you the extra money.
2) The amount obtained is less than your debt plus charges. In this case, the bank will keep the money paid and you will still owe what they were unable to receive to cover the debt. They will come after you, and more importantly, any co-signers on the mortgage. In this process, the judge will determine how to proceed with the remaining debt. They may decide to put an embargo on other possessions you have, possessions the co-signer has, or take a percentage of your income, etc. The objective of the bank will be to recuperate the monies that were not covered by the sale of the property.


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Steven Frederic Seagal (pronounced /sɨˈɡɑːl/; born April 10, 1952) is an American action film actor, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and a reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an aikido instructor in Japan.He became the first foreigner to operate an aikido dojo in Japan.He later moved to the Los Angeles, California, area where he made his film debut in 1988 in Above the Law. He became a major action star due to his blockbuster films of the 1990s, such as Under Siege (1992) and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), where he played Navy SEALs counter-terrorist expert Casey Ryback, but since then starred mainly in direct-to-video action films
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Quick question : I have a colony of 4-5 Zoas which are all attached to one another.
How do I attach them safely to a rock ?
Can I use super glue gel / putty without damaging their bodies ?
Yeah , you're right Dallas.
I must be a bit more mindful when handling them.
Got them only into the tank quite late last night and used my hands to place them.
Obviously I did wash my hands after handling them , but this morning I had a nasty rash on my fingers. Fortunately nothing serious though.
The gloves I have. I must just remember to use them .
I'll get some tonight on my way home.
I hate super glue, always stick myself to things, with zoos a elastic band works perfectly fine and can be removed in a week.
you remind me of Ben Stiller in the movie, Along came Polly. Do you eat peanut from a bar Dallas?
Geezzz I didn't know that... thanks for the heads up.
They arent deadly though, they will just give you a bad case of hot/cold flashes + chest palpitations. It will kinda feel like a heart attack (from what i read) so just bare with it ;p. Ive always handled my Zoas barehanded (Guesse im teasing lady luck there) but never had any ill effects.
i had 0 idea they were toxic! i've even fragged them numerous times without gloves!


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Founded in Manchester by Creative Director Zeynep Kartal, Manchester based designer has become established as an aspirational label synonymous with style and elegance. Fuelled by a passion for the aesthetics of Hollywood glamour and sophistication Zeynep's label has become a must-have on the red carpet amongst international style leaders.
Zeynep Kartal has a global reach with clients on every continent. The label has gone from strength to strength in the intervening years since Zeynep began designing pieces on request for friends and family.
Zeynep Kartal's label was built on the high demand for her bespoke pieces, she decided to embark on a career in design which led her to working in production, design and textiles within the industry to gain an insight and wealth of experience which she has now put into practice with her own 'Zeynep Kartal' collections.
Zeynep's aim is to encourage women to find their own style and to feel confident in their appearance. 'Zeynep Kartal's' signature style is modern and sophisticated elegance.
Kartal's signature is her use of natural fabrics including luxury silk, crepe, laces and leather with unique hand-made embellishments create a distinctive sense of femininity.
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London, 19 March 2018: Azamara Club Cruises announced today that Sarah Fowler has been appointed Head of Marketing and PR, UK. Fowler joins Azamara from Explore Worldwide, the adventure travel tour operator, where she has worked since 2015 as Head of Marketing, heading up a team of 12 people across digital, brand, PR, partnerships, trade sales and CRM.
Prior to this, Fowler held a senior marketing position at Merlin Entertainments where she spearheaded the launch of a new website and ecommerce platform, and devised an online pricing model that delivered 30% year-on-year uplift in revenue. Previous roles include acquisition marketing at animal welfare charity, Compassion in World Farming, and theatre marketing for touring plays and musicals at Bill Kenwright Ltd.
Fowler will be based at the Azamara UK head office, part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., in Weybridge, Surrey and will lead the marketing and PR efforts for the brand's three ships. Fowler will play a key role in the launch of Azamara Pursuit, which will join the line's existing two-ship fleet in August 2018, after being transformed to be almost identical to its sister ships Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey.
Commenting on the appointment, Richard Twynam, Managing Director for UK and Ireland, said: "I am thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Azamara family. Her appointment comes at an incredibly exciting time for us in the UK, as we prepare for the launch of Pursuit and as our UK business continues to grow. Sarah brings with her a superb track record of success in destination marketing from her role with Explore, alongside digital expertise. We look forward to working with Sarah and her skillset being applied to the UK's best specialist cruise line."
In her spare time, Sarah is a keen traveller and in the last year has visited Ireland, Italy, Spain, Jordan and France. Closer to home, she has a horse with whom she competes in showjumping, and Sarah enjoys cooking (and tasting) her way around the world.
For further information on Azamara Club Cruises or to book, visit www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk.
Trade partners visit www.cruisingpower.co.uk.
About Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Club Cruises is a boutique upmarket cruise line. Azamara's wide selection of Destination Immersion signature programming delivers authentic cultural experiences across the globe. In 2019, as part of its Explore Further offerings, Azamara will take guests to more than 303 ports, including 268 late night stays. Azamara's commitment to Destination Immersion® cruise experiences coupled with exceptional authentic service offers and inclusive amenities make for a unique cruise holiday experience. Additional information can be found on www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk.
About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns and operates three global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. We are a 50 percent joint venture owner of the German brand TUI Cruises, and have a 49 percent interest in the Spanish brand Pullmantur and a minority interest in SkySea cruises. Together, these brands operate a combined total of 48 ships with an additional thirteen on order. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 535 destinations on all seven continents. Additional information can be found on www.rclcorporate.com
Azamara Club Cruises' tours have a maximum of 25 guests, offering a more personal connection with the destination and more individual interaction with destination guides. Every excursion is designed and delivered by locals who are committed to bringing a uniquely immersive experience and authentic perspective.
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Visitors enjoying the friendly bustle of Bangkok recently may have had the chance to witness the release of thousands of smiley-faced balloons that were sent off into the skies above the city.
The balloons were floated into the sky to kick start Thailand Happiness: Street Festival', a scheme launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aimed at attracting more visitors to the Kingdom.
The opening ceremony of the carnival was presided over by Admiral Narong Pipatanasai, deputy head of the National Council for Peace and Order and Thawatchai Arunyik, governor of the TAT, in addition to a host of other representatives from Thai society.
Visitors crowded the busy Rama I and Ratchaprasong thoroughfares of the city in order to enjoy the celebrations. The streets were closed to traffic, with walking streets intended to symbolize the happiness and relaxed nature of the country. Two events, the "Happiness Music" event and the "Happiness Street" event, were held at the end of July.
The spectacular release of thousands of smiley-faced balloons will symbolize that Thailand is always ready to welcome tourists to the Kingdom with friendly Thai smiles, said Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of the TAT. As the event has been jointly organized by representatives of all the Thai people, it sends out a single message of unity and welcome.
The launch of the TAT's new marketing scheme is designed to boost tourism following the country's military coup earlier this year. The new campaign, which is known as Amazing Thailand: Happiness Within' aims to promote the concepts of Thainess', happiness and sustainability in order to reach the THB2.2 trillion (US$68 billion) revenue target for tourism in 2015.
Next year's targets are very challenging, but TAT believes that with good cooperation and professionalism from all sectors here, we can step forward to reach the target, based on a common vision and sense of purpose, Arunyik was reported as saying in July.
The new scheme is aimed at overseas visitors who have never before made the trip to the Land of Smiles. The prorgramme focuses on niche tourism areas including golf, honeymoons, weddings, health and wellness and ecotourism.


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By Frank Jiang on October 3, 2019
The seven recipients of this year's HWGo! Fellowships presented their findings from their trips to faculty and friends Sept. 19 in the Kutler Center. Most of the presentations consisted of a slideshow and a media supplement, which included photo collages and videos. The event lasted around three hours and included a 30-minute reception in addition to the presentations themselves.
Scarlett Strasberg '20, Abe Kaye '20, Chronicle Photography Editor Caitlin Chung '20, Otis Gordon '20, Haley Levin '20, Alex Daum '20 and Amelia Koblentz '20 presented their findings from the fellowships.
Chung presented first, speaking about the experiences of Korean "Comfort Women" during World War II. Chung presented a series of photos and documents in Rugby Hall Tower depicting the Wednesday Protest, a weekly protest in Korea regarding the sexual slavery system established during World War II.
Kaye's presentation, which was about the experiences of the Dutch during the Holocaust, was more photo-based. While in the Netherlands over the summer, he spoke with several inhabitants that had lived or had relatives living during the Holocaust.
Gordon, whose fellowship was about traditional Japanese arts, also screened a documentary instead of showing a typical slideshow for his presentation.
"My documentary included a series of interviews with people in Japan talking about the role that bonsai played in twenty-first century life and how traditional arts influenced our art scene as well," Gordon said.
For her presentation about "The Artifacts of the American Road," Levin shared photos that she took of her journey across the country. She said that the purpose of her trip was to learn more about the history of road-trip photography in the United States.
"[In my presentation], I used photos that I took during my road trip to Texas to make a series of works and paintings," Levin said. "One [of my works] was this big painting that I made, and I also did two collages and painted on some other photos."
The series of presentations concluded with Gordon's exhibition of the bonsai trees that he took care of while in Japan. Gordon said that he was nervous being the final presenter and hoped to keep the audience's energy up. Nevertheless, he said that his experience was amazing as he shared his bonsai tree trip to Japan with the audience.
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Levin said that, though she enjoyed the event, she would have liked to see more students attend and see the amazing work that students had done during their fellowships.
"I just think it's very cool to have a place where I can see how impressive the students at this school are because sometimes you forget," Levin said. "But then you get reminded when you come to an event like this, and it really is just mind-blowing."
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AVANTASIA "Versus" AYREON – Round 2: 'The Watchmaker's Dream'
I recently attended a listening session for Avantasia's new album, The Mystery Of Time, at Nuclear Blast headquarters in Donzdorf, Germany for BW&BK. An excerpt from my report is available below. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the strength of the record, which made a much bigger impression on me than Avantasia founder Tobias Sammet's previous double-album venture, The Wicked Symphony / Angel Of Babylon.
Folks have said vocalist Tobias Sammet (Edguy) and guitarist/producer Sascha Paeth lost the plot last time out in 2010 by releasing a 22 song double album that pounded the listener into submission with too much information. The Mystery Of Time sees the dynamic duo taking a step back and focusing on crafting a 'simple' no-nonsense rock opera; 10 songs, two of 'em ballads, two of them hitting the 10+ minute mark, and influences/inspiration worn shamelessly on the Avantasia sleeve. Of all their releases thus far, the new record is by far the most theatrical, a point driven home by opening track 'Spectres', the epic 'Savior In The Clockwork', and the closing Meat Loaf-esque 'The Great Mystery'. The use of a flesh and blood orchestra really DOES make a difference against dial-up digital magic, made all the more special because the boys didn't use it on every single track (which is usually the downfall of productions like this).
Plenty of heavy over-the-top metal moments from Paeth's treasure trove of riffs, to guitar leads from Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS) on three tracks, and Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) trading licks with keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg (Rough Silk) on 'The Watchmaker's Dream'. Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex-Helloween) blows the doors off with his circa '87 performance on 'Where Clock Hands Freeze' (speedy and heavy), but the big prize goes to 'Invoke The Machine' for it's blatant tip of the hat to cult fave Danish bashers Pretty Maids featuring PM vocalist Ronnie Atkins in a duet with Tobi. Several journalists at the session agreed the song is the high point of the record.
My complete first impression overview of the album can be found here.
Since the session I caught up with Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen – a metal opera veteran in his own right – who has been part of a media-fed rivalry with Sammet (against his will) for the last few years. He offered his thoughts on taking part in 'The Watchmaker's Dream', which features Lucassen shredding up a storm on guitar, not as a guest vocalist as most people assumed he would be. It's fair to say even the diehard Ayreon fans will be surprised by the fireworks he brings to the party.
"I'm quite proud of it," Lucassen says of his contribution to the song. "Tobi contacted me a few years ago, when both our Avantasia and Ayreon albums were released simultaneously with even some of the same musicians. Apparently, he said something not so nice about me in an interview, and he mailed me to tell me he didn't mean it that way. We got talking and we totally clicked! I hated him for getting Alice Cooper and he hated me for getting Bruce Dickinson (laughs). As a joke we released a cover of the Alice Cooper song 'Elected' in which we played out our vendetta 'yelling' at each other. To repay the favour, I played a solo on his Avantasia project. The track he sent me really inspired me. I'm proud of the solo I did, and proud of being part of this great project. I still hate him, though (laughs)."
Watch for an interview with Sammet about The Mystery Of Time coming to BW&BK soon. The album will be released on March 30th.
Check out Sammet's and Lucassen's first collaboration, for a cover of the Alice Cooper classic 'Elected', here.
Posted on January 27, 2013 January 28, 2013 Author carlCategories On The InsideTags Alice Cooper's Elected, Arjen Lucassen, Avantasia, Ayreon, Edguy, The Mystery Of Time, The Watchmaker's Dream, Tobias Sammet
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I can hardly wait to hear about Day 3!!
Gosh some of this seems a little weird – the ghost tour sounds great if only you could go back to your own room afterwards….
I am completely on the edge of my seat! You are *far* braver than I would ever be but you sure can tell a great story. And what a setting…there is no place like NOLA!
It's either true love or you're going to wish you'd listened to your gut. I do hope it's the former but I still say be careful.
And am pleased to hear you had snacks!
It made me feel so happy for you!
You took a private bubble bath and a long nap.
No wonder you had such a good time later.


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The biggest elevator fiasco that 2014 had ever seen has been recreated on Family Guy.
In the episode, Peter Griffin recalls the time that he found himself in the elevator with Jay-Z, Beyonce & Solange. As Solange lunges at Jay-Z and throws kicks and punches, Peter Griffin spouts off saying how Solange shouldn't be kicking Jay-Z's white suit with her muddy shoes and that you need a key to the swimming pool.
The real Beyonce x Jay-Z x Solange fight happened after the 2014 Met Gala which sparked a whole lot of rumours of Jay-Z cheating and other break up rumours.


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mar ná beidh ár leithéidí arís ann
"Nationality is respectable only when it is on the defence, when it is waging wars of liberation it is sacred; when those of domination it is accursed."
Growing up in Cork, as I did, tribal loyalties and nationality were as straightforward as it comes. I was from Cork and from Ireland and I loved Cork and Ireland and knew that they were the best places in the world, ever. This despite being of stock with roots in Dublin, Belfast, deepest rural Roscommon, and yeah, England.
Living briefly in Birmingham and then in Tanzania made my sense of nationality all the more entrenched. No-one sported more green than me on St. Patrick's Day, no-one thrilled to the exploits of the Irish team in Italia '90 more than me. I learned of them weeks after the fact, through cuttings from the Irish Times my grandfather posted us. Weeks later. That may seem antiquated beyond belief, but there it is, that's how it was.
Katrina, an older Australian girl, once took a handful of rough, small stones and scrubbed furiously at my neck with them as punishment for claiming that photographic evidence from our homelands proved that the Irish rugby players of the 1991 World Cup squad were clearly better-looking than the Aussie Rules players of the same vintage. An admittedly bold statement, born out of a blend of national pride and awkward nine year-old flirting, I guess.
Flash-forward, if you will, twenty years, and I am slinking away from my workplace on Dame Street, my efforts to teach having been hampered all morning by soundchecks for the Jedward/Obama extravaganza due to take place later on. Every other person is going in the opposite direction. An admirable man is going to take to the stage, and everyone will describe him as "inspirational", even if he merely makes farty noises with his armpits for five minutes. He is an intelligent man, vastly preferable to the idiotfuck who preceded him, but our desire to be loved by him means there does not appear to be so much as one voice of dissent at the visit of a man who presides over the most capitalist country in the world, a country of relentless cultural imperialism, a country still embroiled in two unnecessary wars whose only tangible upshots of any kind have been the violent deaths of two tyrants.
I forget about it for a while (and you should too, for this post is not about anti-Americanism or anti-Obamism) and listen to music and read back at home, before curiosity gets the better of me and I tune in for the last few minutes of his speech. I can't have been the only one cringing at the squalls of approval every time Barack Obama says the words 'Ireland' or 'Irish', can I? And the squeals of delight when he utters a few words in 'Gaelic', before rapidly translating them into English, because Barack Obama and his scriptwriters are savvy enough to know most of us, me included, are proud that we have a national language but not proud enough to learn to speak it? Our Taoiseach (who apparently now considers a tribute act to be an appropriate warm-up) will be making moves to lessen its usage, as soon as he thinks he can get away with it.
"Inspirational!" roared whatever chimp TV3* had anchoring their coverage. I was left feeling cold by his words, though impressed by his subsequent 15 minutes of handshakes and baby-cuddling. Perhaps missing the start of his speech meant I hadn't had the chance to get swept up in the whole thing, but what he said certainly reads an awful lot like candyfloss, designed to elicit cheers from an expectant crowds and play very, very well amongst Irish-American voters - a fairly key demographic in a country where around 20 percent of the population recently claimed they believe Obama to be a Muslim.
I'd love to feel all superior to a country with that level of fear and misinformation, but around the same percentage in Ireland are happy to proclaim in a survey that they would deny citizenship to members of the Travelling Community.
Never mind the 'death of Anglophobia' that the visit of Queen Elizabeth is purported to have brought about, we live in a country practising something akin to apartheid, and we don't talk about it. I'll say more on this another time, should cogent words come to me. We, all human beings, are born on bits of land from people most likely from some other bits of land and we put names on them, and ascribe to them characteristics and personalities that can't really exist on a geographical basis and tell ourselves that certain bits of land are better than others and draw lines in the sand and makes flags and laws and borders and piss all over each other in our haste to mark our territory. May there be no more flag-waving for me.
*I know. I hadn't realised what channel I was on for a few minutes. I suppose someone has to make them feel better about themselves.
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show you what all the howling's for
I had a slight need to take a leak before I left work this evening but I decided not to go at work, knowing that after the 20 minute walk home the piss I would take would be ultramega satisfying. You get your kicks where you can, don't you?
In other, less urine-related, news, this blog is three years old today. I really don't know how that happened. Like most things, I think I hopped on the bandwagon just as the whole thing had reached saturation point and was becoming terminally uncool. Once I finally succumb to Twitter you can be fairly sure that that's over, too. Twitter was just getting going back then, and quickly started to gobble commenters who had stuff to say and then the kind of bloggers who only did this as a means of chatting to folks they didn't know and saying 'check this motherfucking dog video out!' Which is good for everyone, I guess, though it's certainly changed the landscape a bit. Nevertheless, blogs are still usually the best place to read articulate and uncensored writing by people without a political or commercial agenda.
I didn't do this expecting to be read by anyone much, so the readers I have picked up are an unexpected bonus. Especially as blogging by its very nature is a reverse narrative, so it must often be unclear as to what the fuck I'm banging on about. And I must surely have exhausted the goodwill of just about every longer-term reader out there by repeatedly going on about how I met my wife through blogging and how much I love her.
Anyway, I wish I had more to say right now. But I don't, so I'll just peter out in much the same way way as my wedding speech by saying "Umm...thanks" with a crack in my voice, and sitting down.
days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
I get my first taste of the royal wedding at around 2 o'clock in the chipper in Georges' Street Arcade. The rolling loops on Sky News are muted, but the man behind the counter offers his own commentary.
"I'd have hor and hor sister, an' I'd take a little flower girl, too. I'd just have hor watchin'."
An unspeakable lack of whiskey.
Later, fly to Pakistan.
Arsenal beat United. Too little, too late.
I kill Osama bin Laden. It was surprisingly easy: I burst in on him watching Cash in the Attic, offered him a Werther's Original and then kicked him in the hip.
Dinner with the parents.
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The midterms are not even over yet, but House Democrats have signaled that they are going to demand President Trump release his tax returns. With media outlets projecting the Dems are going to retake the House of Representatives, the party is apparently not waiting for the gavel to start making moves against the president. MSNBC's Ari Melber received the tip from Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA), the ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee.
"We're seeing the ramifications of Democrats on these committees who have this kind of power," Melber said.
"The Democrats are coming out swinging tonight," he added. "They're not waiting. They're putting this marker down."
As Melber notes, this is something that does not require a Senate or even a full House vote.
An MSNBC panel analyzed the Democratic move, suggesting Trump should cooperate and release the tax returns. Contributor Stephanie Ruhle said Trump's tax loopholes are immoral and below the office of the presidency, but said Trump likes to suggest it's "clever" how he games the system.
Trump was asked about the possibility of Democrats demanding to see his tax returns earlier his week, and he responded pretty casually.
"I don't care," he said. "They can do whatever they want and I can do whatever I want."
Melber told the MSBNC audience that his Democratic source told him Nancy Pelosi was "in" on the plan.


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Iconic Galle Face Hotel Showcases "Best of British" Heritage As England Cricket Team Tours Sri Lanka
October 31, 2018 Hotel News No Comments Email
The Galle Face Hotel, which opened in 1864 and is one of the oldest hotels east of Suez, is celebrating its "Best of British" heritage as the England cricket team visits Colombo for a two-month tour of Sri Lanka.
This iconic and historic waterfront hotel, which is testimony to Sri Lanka's colonial past and independent present, was first launched as a hotel 154 years ago by four British entrepreneurs. It has proudly retained its ties with the UK ever since, and cricket is a key element of this legacy.
A trio of former England cricket captains – Douglas Jardine, David Gower and Michael Atherton – are among the many celebrities to have visited the hotel, and the iconic outdoor Chequerboard previously hosted informal cricket matches when the England cricket team stopped in Sri Lanka during their sea voyages to Australia.
The Chequerboard was also used to receive Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Colombo in 1954, and the Cadillac car used to transport The Queen during this tour is still owned by The Galle Face Hotel's chairman and owner.
"Sri Lanka's British heritage is woven into the fabric of The Galle Face Hotel. Since the hotel was launched in 1864 as a luxurious meeting place for the ladies and gentlemen of the colonial era, it has been frequented by many leading figures in British society, including Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, former James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore, and most recently Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, who stayed at The Galle Face Hotel in January 2018," commented Robert C. Hauck, General Manager and Area Vice President of the Galle Face Hotel.
"Just as Sri Lankan tea is an intrinsic part of British culture, the quintessentially British sport of cricket has been adopted as Sri Lanka's national sport. We are delighted that the England cricket team is touring the country again this year, and anyone interested in the historic ties between the two countries should visit The Galle Face Hotel. Our museum features the first car bought by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the Traveller's Bar has hosted many great explorers from a bygone era. If our hotel could speak, it would have many stories to tell!" Mr Hauck added.
The England cricket team is touring Sri Lanka throughout October and November 2018, playing a series of One Day Internationals and Twenty20 matches across the country. The tour will conclude with a keenly-anticipated three-match Test series in Galle (6-10 November), Pallekele (14-18 November) and Colombo (23-27 November).
In addition to England's leading cricketers, The Galle Face Hotel has played host to many other legends of the sport over the years, including Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Donald Bradman, Wasim Akram, Imran Khan and Jonty Rhodes. It is also traditional for croquet to be played in the lawns of The Galle Face Hotel, and arrangements can be made for guests to experience this activity during their stay.
Alternatively, guests can simply unwind and enjoy a glass of Pimm's on the hotel's oceanfront terrace; The Galle Face Hotel was the destination for the first ever overseas shipment of this classic British summertime drink. Then at the end of each day, the hotel's traditional sunset flag-lowering ceremony features a traditional bagpipe escort.
For guests following the England cricket team's 2018 tour of Sri Lanka, or any other visitors with an interest in Sri Lanka's rich colonial heritage, The Galle Face Hotel has created a special promotional offer this winter. Rates start from just $190 for a Premier Ocean View with Balcony Room. To book your stay at this iconic hotel, please contact reservations@gallefacehotel.net.
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