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Spirit Bound Chapter Five
I DECIDED IT'D BE BEST if Lissa and I stayed up late when we returned to her room, poring over the documents.She was a jumble of feelings when I told her about my encounter with Mikhail–which I hadn't mentioned to Mia.Lissa's initial reaction was surprise, but there were other things too.
Fear over the trouble I could have gotten into. A bit of warm romanticism over what both Mikhail and I were willing to do for those we loved. Wonder if she would do the same if Christian were in that situation. She decided instantly that she would; her love for him was still that strong. Then she told herself that she actually didn't care about him anymore, which I would have found annoying if I wasn't so distracted.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
I'd sighed aloud in dismay without realizing it while I read her thoughts. Not wanting her to know I'd been perusing her mind, I pointed at the papers spread out on her bed. "Just trying to make sense of this." Not entirely that far off from the truth.
The prison's layout was complex. The cells occupied two floors and were tiny–only one prisoner per cell. The papers didn't explain why, but the reason was obvious. It went along with what Abe had said about keeping criminals from turning Strigoi. If I'd been locked away in prison for years, I could understand the temptation of cracking and killing my roommate to become Strigoi and escape. The cells were also kept housed in the very center of the building, surrounded by guards, offices, "exercise rooms," a kitchen, and a feeders' room. The documents explained guard rotations, as well as prisoner feeding schedules. They were apparently escorted to the feeders one at a time, heavily guarded, and only allowed very short spurts of blood. Again, everything kept the prisoners weak and prevented them from turning Strigoi.
It was all good information, but I had no reason to believe any of it was up-to-date, since the file was five years old. It was also likely the prison had all sorts of new surveillance equipment in place. Probably the only things we could count on being the same were the prison's location and the building's layout.
"How good are you feeling about your charm-making skills?" I asked Lissa.
Although she hadn't been able to put as much spirit healing into my ring as a woman I knew named Oksana could, I had noticed my darkness-induced temper soothed a little. Lissa'd made a ring for Adrian too, though I couldn't say for sure if it was what was helping him control his vices lately–vices he usually indulged in to control spirit.
She shrugged and rolled over onto her back. Exhaustion filled her, but she was trying to stay awake for my sake. "Getting better. Wish I could meet Oksana."
"Maybe someday," I said vaguely. I didn't think Oksana would ever leave Siberia. She'd run off with her guardian and wanted to keep a low profile. Besides, I didn't want Lissa over there anytime soon after my ordeals. "Have you been able to put in anything besides healing?" A moment later, I answered my own question. "Oh, right. The spoon."
Lissa grimaced, but it turned into a yawn. "I don't think it worked so well."
"Hmm?"
I glanced back at the blueprints. "I'm thinking if you could make a few more compulsion charms, it would go a long way to help with this. We need to make people see what we want them to see." Surely if Victor–whose powers of compulsion were nowhere near hers–had managed a lust charm, she could do what I needed. She just needed more practice. She understood the basic principles but had trouble making her desired effects last. The only problem was that in asking her to do this, I was making her use more spirit. Even if the side effects didn't show up right away, they would likely come back to haunt her in the future.
She glanced at me curiously, but when I saw her yawn again, I told her not to worry about it. I'd explain tomorrow. She offered no argument, and after a quick hug, we each retired to our own beds. We weren't going to get much sleep, but we had to get what we could. Tomorrow was a big day.
I'd worn a variation of the guardians' formal black-and-white outfit when I went to Victor's trial. In normal bodyguard situations, we wore ordinary clothes. But for fancy events, they wanted us looking crisp and professional. The morning after our daring break-in, I got my first true taste of guardian fashion.
I'd worn hand-me-down clothes at Victor's trial but now had an official guardian outfit, tailored exactly to my measurements: straight-legged black slacks, a white button-up blouse, and a black dress jacket that fit me perfectly. It certainly wasn't meant to be sexy, but the way it hugged my stomach and hips did good things for my body. I felt satisfied with my reflection in the mirror, and after several minutes of thought, I pulled my hair into a neatly braided bun that showed off my molnija marks. The skin was still irritated, but at least the bandage was gone. I looked very… professional. I was actually kind of reminded of Sydney. She was an Alchemist–a human who worked with Moroi and dhampirs to hide the existence of vampires from the world. With her proper sense of fashion, she always looked ready for a business meeting. I kept wanting to send her a briefcase for Christmas.
If ever there was a time for me to show off, today was the day. After the trials and graduation, this was the next biggest step in becoming a guardian. It was a luncheon that all new grads attended. Moroi eligible for new guardians would also attend, hoping to scope out the candidates. Our scores from school and the trials would have been made public knowledge by now, and this was a chance for Moroi to meet us and put in bids for who they wanted to guard them.
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Naturally, most guests would be royal, but a few other important Moroi would also qualify.
I really had no interest in showing off and hooking a posh family. Lissa was the only one I wanted to guard. Still, I had to make a good impression. I needed to make it clear that I was the one who should be with her.
She and I walked over to the royal ballroom together. It was the only place large enough to hold us all, since more than just St. Vladimir's grads were in attendance. All the American schools had sent their new recruits, and for a moment, I found the sea of black and white dizzying. Bits of color–royals dressed up in their finest clothing–livened the palette up a little. Around us, soft watercolor murals made the walls seem to glow. Lissa hadn't worn a ball gown or anything, but she looked very elegant in a formfitting teal dress made of raw silk.
The royals mingled with the social ease they'd been raised with, but my classmates moved about uneasily. No one seemed to mind. It wasn't our job to seek out others; we would be approached. The grads all wore name tags–engraved metal ones. There were no HELLO, MY NAME IS… stickers here. The tags made us identifiable so that the royals could come and do their interrogations.
I didn't expect anyone except my friends to talk to me, so Lissa and I headed straight for the buffet and then occupied a quiet corner to munch on our canapes and caviar. Well, Lissa ate caviar. It reminded me too much of Russia.
Adrian, of course, sought us out first. I gave him a crooked grin. "What are you doing here? I know you aren't eligible for a guardian."
With no concrete plans for his future, it was assumed Adrian would simply live at Court. As such, he'd need no outside protection–though he'd certainly qualify if he chose to strike out into the world.
"True, but I could hardly miss a party," he said. He held a glass of champagne in his hand, and I wondered if the effects of the ring Lissa had given him were wearing off. Of course, the occasional drink really wasn't the end of the world, and the dating proposal's language had been loose in that area. It was mostly the smoking I wanted him to stay away from. "Have you been approached by a dozen hopeful people?"
I shook my head. "Who wants reckless Rose Hathaway? The one who drops out without warning to do her own thing?"
"Plenty," he said. "I sure do. You kicked ass in the battle, and remember–everyone thinks you went off on some Strigoi-killing spree. Some might think it's worth your crazy personality."
"He's right," a voice suddenly said. I looked up and saw Tasha Ozera standing near us, a small smile on her scarred face. In spite of the disfigurement, I thought she looked beautiful today–more royal than I'd ever seen her. Her long black hair gleamed, and she wore a navy skirt and lacy tank top. She even had on high heels and jewelry–something I was certain I'd never seen her wearing.
I was happy to see her; I hadn't known she'd come to Court. An odd thought occurred to me. "Have they finally let you have a guardian?" The royals had a lot of quiet, polite ways of shunning those who were in disgrace. In the Ozeras' case, their guardian allotment had been cut in half as kind of a punishment for what Christian's parents had done. It was totally unfair. The Ozeras deserved the same rights as any other royal family.
She nodded. "I think they're hoping it'll shut me up about Moroi fighting with dhampirs. Kind of a bribe."
"One you won't fall for, I'm sure."
"Nope. If anything, it'll just give me someone to practice with." Her smile faded, and she cast uncertain looks among us. "I hope you won't be offended… but I put in a request for you, Rose."
Lissa and I exchanged startled glances. "Oh." I didn't know what else to say.
"I hope they'll give you to Lissa," Tasha added hastily, clearly uncomfortable. "But the queen seems pretty dead-set on her own choices. If that's the case…"
"It's okay," I said. "If I can't be with Lissa, then I really would rather be with you." It was the truth. I wanted Lissa more than anyone else in the world, but if they kept us apart, then I'd absolutely prefer Tasha to some snobby royal. Of course, I was pretty sure my odds of getting assigned to her were as bad as those of getting assigned to Lissa. Those who were angry at me for running off would go out of their way to put me in the most unpleasant situation possible. And even if she was being granted a guardian, I had a feeling Tasha's preferences wouldn't be high priority either. My future was still a big question mark.
"Hey," exclaimed Adrian, offended that I hadn't named him as my second choice.
I shook my head at him. "You know they'd assign me to a woman anyway. Besides, you've got to do something with your life to earn a guardian."
I meant it jokingly, but a small frown made me think I might have actually hurt his feelings. Tasha, meanwhile, looked relieved. "I'm glad you don't mind. In the meantime, I'll do what I can to help you two." She rolled her eyes. "Not that my opinion counts for much."
Sharing my misgivings about getting assigned to Tasha seemed pointless. Instead, I started to thank her for the offer, but we were then joined by yet another visitor: Daniella Ivashkov. "Adrian," she chastised gently, a small smile on her face, "you can't keep Rose and Vasilisa all to yourself." She turned to Lissa and me. "The queen would like to see you both."
Lovely. We both stood up, but Adrian remained sitting, having no desire to visit his aunt. Tasha apparently didn't either. Seeing her, Daniella gave a curt, polite nod. "Lady Ozera." She then walked away, assuming we'd follow. I found it ironic that Daniella seemed willing to accept me but still held that typical aloof Ozera-prejudice. I guess her niceness only went so far.
Tasha, however, had long since grown immune to that sort of treatment. "Have fun," she said. She looked over at Adrian. "More champagne?"
"Lady Ozera," he said grandly, "you and I are two minds with a single thought."
I hesitated before following Lissa to Tatiana. I'd taken in Tasha's grand appearance but only now really paid attention to something. "Is all your jewelry silver?" I asked.
She absentmindedly touched the opal necklace around her neck. Her fingers were adorned with three rings. "Yes," she said, confused. "Why?"
"This is going to sound really weird… well, maybe not compared to my normal weirdness. But could we, um, borrow all of those?"
Lissa shot me a look and immediately guessed my motives. We needed more charms and were short on silver. Tasha arched an eyebrow, but like so many of my friends, she had a remarkable ability to roll with weird ideas.
"Sure," she said. "But can I give them to you later? I don't really want to strip my jewelry in the middle of this party."
"I'll have them sent to your room."
With that settled, Lissa and I walked over to where Tatiana was surrounded by admirers and those wanting to suck up. Daniella had to be mistaken in saying Tatiana wanted to see both of us. The memory of her yelling at me over Adrian still burned in my head, and dinner at the Ivashkovs' hadn't fooled me into thinking the queen and I were suddenly best friends.
Yet, astonishingly, when she caught sight of Lissa and me, she was all smiles. "Vasilisa. And Rosemarie." She beckoned us closer, and the group parted. I approached with Lissa, my steps tentative. Was I going to get yelled at in front of all these people?
Apparently not. There were always new royals to meet, and Tatiana first introduced Lissa to all of them. Everyone was curious about the Dragomir princess. I was introduced as well, though the queen didn't go out of her way to sing my praises as she did Lissa's. Still, being acknowledged at all was incredible.
"Vasilisa," said Tatiana, once the formalities were finished, "I was thinking you should visit Lehigh soon. Arrangements are being made for you to go in, oh, maybe a week and a half. We thought it would be a nice treat for your birthday. Serena and Grant will accompany you, naturally, and I'll send a few others." Serena and Grant were the guardians who had replaced Dimitri and me as Lissa's future protection. Of course they'd be going with her. Then, Tatiana said the most startling thing of all. "And you can go too, if you'd like, Rose. Vasilisa could hardly celebrate without you."
Lissa lit up. Lehigh University. The lure that had made her accept a life at Court. Lissa yearned for as much knowledge as she could get, and the queen had given her a chance at it. The prospect of a visit totally filled her with eagerness and excitement–especially if she could celebrate her eighteenth birthday there with me. It was enough to distract her from Victor and Christian, which was saying something.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. That'd be great."
There was a strong possibility, I knew, that we might not be around for this scheduled visit–not if my plan for Victor worked. But I didn't want to ruin Lissa's happiness–and I could hardly mention it in this royal crowd. I was also kind of stunned that I'd been invited at all. After issuing the invite, the queen said nothing else to me and continued speaking with the others around her. Yet, she'd been pleasant–for her, at least–while addressing me, just as she had at the Ivashkov home. Not best-friend nice but certainly not raving-bitch insane, either. Maybe Daniella had been right.
More pleasantries followed as everyone chatted and tried to impress the queen, and it soon became clear that I was no longer needed. Glancing around the room, I found someone I needed to talk to and meekly separated myself from the group, knowing Lissa could fend for herself.
"Eddie," I called, reaching the other side of the ballroom. "Alone at last."
Eddie Castile, a longtime friend of mine, grinned when he saw me. He too was a dhampir, tall with a long, narrow face that still had a cute, boyish look to it. He had tamed his dark, sandy-blond hair for a change. Lissa had once hoped Eddie and I would date, but he and I were strictly just friends. His best friend had been Mason, a sweet guy who'd been crazy about me and who had been murdered by Strigoi. After his death, Eddie and I had adopted protective attitudes toward each other. He'd later been kidnapped during the attack at St. Vladimir's, and his experiences had made him a serious and determined guardian–sometimes a little too serious. I wanted him to have more fun and was delighted to see the happy glint in his hazel eyes now.
"I think every royal in the room's been trying to bribe you," I teased. It wasn't entirely a joke. I'd been keeping an eye on him throughout the party, and there'd always been someone with him. His record was stellar. Surviving the awful events in his life might have scarred him, but they reflected well on his skills. He had great grades and ratings from the trial. Most importantly, he didn't have my reckless reputation. He was a good catch.
"Kind of seems that way." He laughed. "I didn't really expect it."
"You're so modest. You're the hottest thing in this room."
"Not compared to you."
"Yeah. As shown by the people lining up to talk to me. Tasha Ozera's the only one who wants me as far as I know. And Lissa, of course."
Lines of thought creased Eddie's face. "Could be worse."
"It will be worse. No way will I get either of them."
We fell silent, and a sudden anxiety filled me. I'd come to ask a favor of Eddie, and it no longer seemed like a good idea. Eddie was on the verge of a shining career. He was a loyal friend, and I'd been certain he'd help with what I needed… but I suddenly didn't think I could ask. Like Mia, however, Eddie was observant.
"What's wrong, Rose?" His voice was concerned–that protective nature kicking in.
I shook my head. I couldn't do it. "Nothing."
"Rose," he said warningly.
I looked away, unable to meet his eyes. "It's not important. Really." I'd find another way, someone else.
To my surprise, he reached out to touch my chin and tip my head back up. His gaze caught mine, allowing no escape. "What do you need?"
I stared at him for a long time. I was so selfish, risking the lives and reputations of friends I cared about. If Christian and Lissa weren't on the outs, I'd be asking him, too. But Eddie was all that was left to me.
"I need something… something that's pretty extreme."
His face was still serious, but his lips tugged into a wry smile. "Everything you do is extreme, Rose."
"Not like this. This is… well, it's something that could ruin everything for you. Get you in big trouble. I can't do that to you."
That half smile vanished. "It doesn't matter," he said fiercely. "If you need me, I'll do it. No matter what it is."
"You don't know what it is."
"It's kind of illegal. Treasonous, even."
That took him aback for a moment, but he stayed resolute. "Whatever you need. I don't care. I've got your back." I'd saved Eddie's life twice, and I knew he meant what he said. He felt indebted to me. He would go wherever I asked, not out of romantic love, but out of friendship and loyalty.
"It's illegal," I repeated. "You'd have to sneak out of Court… tonight. And I don't know when we'd be back." It was entirely possible that we wouldn't come back. If we had a run-in with prison guards… well, they might take lethal measures to do their duty. It was what all of us had trained for. But I couldn't pull this breakout off with Lissa's compulsion alone. I needed another fighter at my back.
"Just tell me when."
And that was all there was to it. I didn't tell him the full extent of our plan, but I gave him that night's rendezvous location and told him what he would need to bring. He never questioned me. He said he'd be there. New royals came to talk to him just then, and I left him, knowing he'd show up later. It was hard, but I pushed aside my guilt over possibly endangering his future.
Eddie arrived, just as he'd promised, when my plan unfolded later that night. Lissa did too. Again, night meant "broad daylight." I felt that same anxiety I did when we'd sneaked around with Mia. Light exposed everything, but then, most people were asleep. Lissa, Eddie, and I still moved through the Court's grounds as covertly as we could, meeting Mikhail in a section of the compound that held all sorts of garaged vehicles. The garages were big metal, industrial-looking buildings set on the fringes of Court, and no one else was out.
We slipped into the garage he'd indicated last night, and I was relieved to find no one else there. He surveyed the three of us, looking surprised at my "strike team," but he offered no questions and made no further attempts to join us. More guilt surged up within me. Here was someone else who was risking his future for me.
"Gonna be a tight fit," he mused.
I forced a smile. "We're all friends here."
Mikhail didn't laugh at my joke but instead popped the trunk of a black Dodge Charger. He wasn't kidding about the tight fit. It was a newer one, which was kind of a shame. An older model would have been bigger, but guardians only kept top-of-the-line stuff around.
"Once we're far enough away, I'll pull over and let you out," he said.
"We'll be fine," I assured him. "Let's do this."
Lissa, Eddie, and I crawled into the trunk. "Oh God," muttered Lissa. "I hope no one's claustrophobic."
It was like a bad game of Twister. The trunk was large enough for some luggage but not intended for three people. We were squeezed together, and personal space was nonexistent. We were all up close and personal. Satisfied we were all snug, Mikhail closed the trunk and darkness engulfed us. The engine started a minute later, and I felt the car move.
"How long until you think we stop?" asked Lissa. "Or die from carbon monoxide poisoning?"
"We haven't even left the Court yet," I noted. She sighed.
The car drove off, and not too long afterward, we came to a stop. Mikhail must have reached the gates and been chatting with the guards. He'd told me earlier that he'd come up with some excuse or other to run an errand, and we had no reason to believe the guards would question him or search the car. The Court wasn't worried about people sneaking out, like our school had been. The biggest concern here was people getting inside.
A minute passed, and I uneasily wondered if there was a problem. Then the car moved again, and all three of us exhaled in relief. We picked up speed, and after what I suspected was a mile or so, the car veered sideways and came to a stop. The trunk popped open, and we spilled out of it. I'd never been so grateful for fresh air. I got in the passenger seat beside Mikhail, and Lissa and Eddie took the back. Once we were settled, Mikhail continued driving without another word.
I allowed myself a few more moments of guilt over the people I'd involved but then let it go. It was too late to worry now. I also let go of my guilt about Adrian. He would have been a good ally, but I could hardly ask for his help in this.
And with that, I settled back and turned my thoughts to the job before us. It would take us about an hour to get to the airport, and from there, the three of us were off to Alaska.


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Everyone who eats with me knows that I have some trouble sharing food – though I have gotten much better over the years – and that if I'm willing to share, I must like you quite enough (or not like the food a whole lot hahaha). Tapas and dim sum are exceptions to the rule though, since the whole premise there is sharing.
I'd read about this place a really long time ago and have been meaning to come since it very first opened because of one dish in particular: the foie gras creme catalana, which we'll get to in a mo. But it's taken me something like… a year? Sorry folks! Still, I've heard a lot of great stuff about it, and I'm glad I came here to try it for myself!
It's a short walk from Tower Hill/Gateway stations, located along Saint Katharine Docks, which must be one of the prettiest places in London.
Obviously this picture doesn't do it justice because little cold me was hustling along to the restaurant in the dusk!
I also want to apologise in advance for how much of an Essex-tinge the photos have but I blame the low lighting! It's a shame though, as the food was all really quite beautiful.
So. As per usual with virtually all my friends, I was playing the waiting game, which, thankfully, was made quite bearable with my new friend Estrella.
Anyway. As always with tapas, you should get about 3 dishes per person.
I hadn't thought of ordering this at first but I simply couldn't say no after our server had enthused so much over it! It certainly was very popular with all the other tables as well. It's essentially a smoked salmon roulade wrapped around crispy wisps of fried sweet potato. We ended up liking this quite a lot, especially the creamy sauce that came with it, and ordered another serving later on. I'll definitely get it again in future.
For me, patatas bravas are always a must.
We were really impressed by these mini tong-like contraptions that we were given to eat with because it meant we could pick and dunk without having to dirty our fingers. I liked that the potatoes and the condiments were served separately, so that, firstly, the spuds don't become soggy, and secondly, you get to have every single tiny chunk of potato with the condiments, which are mighty tasty. I liked the aioli as well, which was nice and garlicky.
Gambas are another staple for me when it comes to tapas.
These were on the specials board. Unfortunately, they were really only just okay, and for me, were the only disappointment of the night. To their credit, they were fresh and crunchy, very garlicky, but lacking in punch and flavour compared to everything else. Definitely not worth the £9, with which I could've gotten another serving of the next dish, which I loved.
Now, the next dish was the dish I absolutely had to had to haaaad to get! And the main reason I had wanted to come here in the first place.
If you remember how much I love the foie gras creme brûlée at Duck & Waffle (see post here), then you'll know just how much I was looking froward to trying this! Flavor-wise, the cherries and flaked almonds were good accompaniments, and again, I liked the sweetness of the bruleed sugar crust. However, overall, I think I would still prefer the foie gras creme brûlée at D&W. Not because of the lobster, mind, but because of the flavour and texture of the actual mousse, which is just that little bit tastier and fattier. I stress that I wasn't disappointed at all though, and would happily eat this again.
But of course, we also had to have some meats!
This was good. N ate it as well, even though she doesn't normally like pork belly as she finds it too fatty. This was just right though, but be warned that the skin isn't meant to be crispy. The meat itself was still unctuous and juicy though.
And if there's one thing I like more than pork belly, it's LAMB.
This was DELICIOUS. I know they don't look like much, but it's only because, for some strange reason, they only seared these on one side? I only discovered this belatedly when I flipped them over after taking this photo. Nevertheless, this was very tasty and desirably fatty, and paired really well with the rosemary aioli. I'll definitely order it again.
Then it was dessert time! To be honest, I didn't have high hopes for the desserts, but er, let's be realistic here… that's never really stopped me before now, has it?!
I can stomach all (or most) fruits in dessert form, but I tend to avoid cherry. I am never one to abide by the rules though – especially my own – so I ordered this anyway, hoping that I would at least enjoy the torte. Unfortunately, the main disappointment for me here turned out to be the cake. I ordered this hoping for a dense, intensely almondy cake, but it truly wasn't that great. It was quite damp, the crumb wasn't quite coarse enough for my liking, and in terms of flavour, I didn't find it aromatic enough. I couldn't really detect any PX (pedro ximenez, in case you were wondering, which is a type of sherry), so to me it didn't taste particularly alcoholic. I wouldn't order it again myself, and it wouldn't be because of the cherry.
Thankfully though, the next dessert was able to make up for it. The 'torrijas' came highly recommended by the waiter, who hadn't been wrong with the salmon roulade before, and certainly wasn't wrong this time either, as this was very good indeed.
It's essentially a cross between French toast and bread and butter pudding, much like the pain perdu at La Petite Maison (see post here). Obviously it doesn't hold a candle to the LPM pain perdu, which is the dessert to rule them all, but it was still gorgeous, and I'll definitely order it again in future. The pudding itself was eggy, creamy and custardy all at once, but was almost too soft, bordering a little on soggy, lacking the texture and structure of the LPM pain perdu. The accompaniments were great though – the passion fruit sorbet was bright and tart against the vanilla sweetness of the pudding, and the almond flakes provided great crunch. Yum.
Overall, I think we all really enjoyed our meal. I've tried quite a number of tapas places here in London and, along with Jose's (which I promise I'll post about sometime), this may potentially be my favourite so far. Their menu is not extremely extensive but there's still sufficient variety to suit all palates. They have your typical tapas dishes – patatas bravas, octopus, gambas, pork belly, lamb – but all interpreted in a pretty unique way. I'm definitely returning sometime with a proper camera so that I can hopefully provide you with better pictures!


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Itu is an historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba. The population is 167,095 (2015 est.) in an area of 640.72 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Two rivers flow through Itu: Tietê and Jundiaí. Itu has five hospitals, eleven bank agencies and one shopping center, the Plaza Shopping Itu.
Itu was founded by the Portuguese in 1610 by Domingos Fernandes. It became a parish in 1653. In 1657, it was elevated to a town and municipality. It became a part of Brazil in 1822. It became a city in 1843.
Its climate is subtropical, temperatures varies from 16° and 22°. The summer is warm and dry, and the winters are moderately cold and dry.
It is located between the crystalline plateau and sedimentary areas.
According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 136,366, of which 123,942 are urban and 11,424 are rural. The average life expectancy was 71.53 years. The literacy rate was at 92.53%.
Itu was the birthplace of nationally-known comedian Simplicio, whose catchphrase was "back home in Itu everything is bigger". This led to the city becoming known as the "capital of large things", with a number of oversized objects being constructed there. The town's "exaggerations" include a 4m tall yellow phone booth called "orelhão", an oversized street light, a giant car tire (which was set on fire) and a mast decorated with a star, claimed to be the world's tallest artificial Christmas tree.
With the increase in domestic tourism the infrastructure soon developed to attract foreign visitors as well as international meetings, seminars and congress events. In 1999 and 2003 the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement held their international delegation session in Itu bringing people from over 80 countries to the city at each event.
Giant traffic signal. Itu is known as the capital of "large things"
Giant public pay phone. Itu is known as the capital of "large things"
Itu celebrated its 400th birthday in 2010.
^ "Governo do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar nº 1.241, de 8 de maio de 2014". Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
^ "Small Town In Brazil Cultivates Big Image". The Washington Post. 3 December 2000.
^ Curriculum Vitae Brazilian Mission to the United Nations, Retrieved on 2009-06-29.


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Premature births
Birth rates
Report: Premature birth rate rises in N.M., nation
By Justin HorwathThe New MexicanNovember 2, 2016 GMT
The rate of babies born prematurely in New Mexico in 2015 increased from the previous year, according to a report released Tuesday by the March of Dimes Foundation, which for the first time in seven years dropped the state a letter grade in its annual study on preterm birth rates nationwide.
The report says 9.5 percent of babies born in New Mexico in 2015 were born prematurely. That puts the state just below the national average, which increased a tenth of a percentage point in 2015 to 9.6 percent.
"The health of babies in the United States has taken a step backward," the foundation said in its report, "as the nation's preterm birth rate worsened for the first time in eight years."
The March of Dimes lowered New Mexico's grade on its preterm birth score card from a B in 2014, when the state's rate was 9.2 percent, to a C for 2015. Twenty other states and the District of Columbia received a C, along with the nation as a whole. Santa Fe County, with a preterm birth rate of 8.8 percent in 2015, received a B, while Doña Ana and San Juan counties both got an A.
New Mexico was one of seven states where preterm birth rates increased in 2015 from the previous year, according to the report.
The March of Dimes Foundation, a White Plains, N.Y.-based charity founded by former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, has been releasing an annual report on preterm births for nine years. The organization's mission is to end premature birth, which it defines as a birth occurring before 37 weeks of pregnancy. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, preterm birth is the greatest contributor to infant death.
"Preterm birth is also a leading cause of long-term neurological disabilities in children," according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Emma Gamelsky, maternal and child health director for the March of Dimes in Albuquerque, said heightened rates of diabetes, obesity and teen pregnancy, as well as drug and alcohol use, might factor into New Mexico's preterm birth rate. Food deserts in the state also make it difficult for women to maintain healthy diets, she said, and she cited a shortage of OB-GYNs, particularly in rural areas.
"They have to travel three hours just to see a doctor for a prenatal checkup," Gamelsky said of mothers in rural areas of the state that are short on providers.
Gamelsky said there are still questions about what causes preterm birth, but higher levels of stress, poor diets, lack of access to health care, smoking before and during pregnancy, and drug and alcohol use appear to heighten the risks.
The March of Dimes compiled data from birth rate files held by the National Center for Health Statistics, a branch of the Centers for Disease Control. But its preterm birth statistics are lower than those maintained by the CDC because it uses different measures.
The March of Dimes uses ultrasound data to measure a fetus' age, Gamelsky said, while the CDC uses a less accurate method — the date of a mother's last menstrual period. The CDC considers a birth preterm at 32 weeks, while the foundation uses the 37-week mark.
The normal gestation period for a baby is 40 weeks.
The March of Dimes ranked New Mexico 30th among all states in its preterm birth report for racial and ethnic disparities. Black women in the state had a 42 percent higher rate of preterm births than other women, with 13.1 percent of babies born prematurely last year.
Women in New Mexico identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander had a 10.2 percent preterm birth rate, according to the report, while Hispanic women had a 9.4 percent rate. White women had a 9.1 percent preterm birth rate, while American Indian women in New Mexico had an 8.3 percent rate of preterm births in 2015, according to the report, a rate that has continued to drop.
Gamelsky said in most states, Native American women have among the highest rates of premature birth. But that's not the case in New Mexico, where Native Americans make up some 11 percent of the population.
Contact Justin Horwath at 505-986-3017 or jhorwath@sfnewmexican.com.

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Lori brings to NSO and Company a wealth of experience in the accounting field. Being the daughter of a successful entrepreneur, she found herself helping out around the office and with the books. Always having a love of numbers, she attended The University of Dayton where she earned her BA in Mathematics. From there she began her professional career in quality management at a midsized Indiana based business. After a few years away from accounting, she and her husband purchased a business in Michigan, designing and manufacturing plastic injection molds. As the Director of Finance, she was involved in every aspect of accounting and finance for the growing business. She took a few years off to raise more children, and spend endless hours chauffeuring kids, and volunteering at school and church–where her natural organizational skills were in much demand. After the youngest of her children was off to school, Lori dove back into the accounting field on a part-time basis, balancing home and work. In her (sparse) free time, she likes to travel (preferably to the water), play Sudoku, read Cuisine Mystery books, and watch her children skate, cheer, play kickball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, lacrosse, and chess.


7 on Long Island get a 'B,' 12 others get a 'C' in study meant to improve health care quality.
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson is the only Long Island hospital to earn the top grade for patient safety in a national health quality group's latest ranking, released Tuesday.
Mather scored an A, a distinction conferred on the 248-bed facility for the first time in more than a year by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit founded by large companies to improve health care quality and safety. Mather had received a C in two previous reports.
Mather is one of seven hospitals in New York State that were awarded an A, and the only downstate hospital to achieve that score.
Twice a year, Leapfrog issues a report that looks at 28 patient safety measures and grades hospitals from A to F on how well their staff prevented errors, injuries, infections and drug mix-ups.
In the latest report, 2,632 hospitals nationwide were evaluated. New York was one of five states with the lowest percentage of hospitals that scored an A.
Seven of Long Island's 23 hospitals assessed in the report scored a B, and another 12 were given a C. The three remaining hospitals, which received a D, were Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue, Southside Hospital in Bay Shore and Plainview Hospital. Southside and Plainview are part of the Northwell Health System.
In addition to Mather, three other Long Island hospitals' scores improved in Leapfrog's most recent report, as compared with that of six months ago. All three — Huntington Hospital, Southampton Hospital (now known as Stony Brook Southampton Hospital after joining the Stony Brook Medicine health system in August), and NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola — received a B, an improvement from C.
Four Long Island hospitals did worse compared with six months ago. Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport and St. Francis Hospital in Flower Hill, both saw their grades drop from an A to a B. North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset — also part of the Northwell system — went from a B to a C, and Plainview Hospital went from a C to a D.
The three hospitals in New York that received an F are in Brooklyn and on Staten Island.
Leapfrog uses national performance measures from the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the American Hospital Association's Annual Survey and Health Information Technology Supplement.


Holly Sutherland is a native Idahoan and was born in Twin Falls. She received her undergraduate degree at Utah State University in Political Science. While attending Utah State University, Holly was a legislative intern for Senator Larry Craig in Washington D.C. After graduating from Utah State University, Holly began pursuing a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University.
Before completing the program, Holly moved back to Twin Falls to start her own restaurant. While Holly truly enjoyed the fast-paced restaurant environment and the diversified workforce a restaurant brings, Holly decided to leave the restaurant business after a decade to pursue a legal career. Holly attended and received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho. During that time, Holly clerked for the Honorable N. Randy Smith on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She also worked as a legal extern for the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho and the former Idaho State Senate Majority Leader, Bart Davis.


Carly called and I could hear the stress in her voice immediately. She had been smoking marijuana on weekends and having a glass of wine most evenings with her dinner. She just found out she was pregnant with her fifth child. Carly knew her baby could suffer if she did not change her use of alcohol and marijuana. Carly was scared, so she contacted MotherToBaby. We were able to discuss what kinds of risk the substances she had used may have, and I shared information with her that she could talk to her doctor about. Carly's story immediately came to mind when talking about Birth Defects Prevention Month's Tip 5: Boost your health by avoiding harmful substances during pregnancy, such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs.
This blog post is the fourth of a series of guest posts from MotherToBaby during this year's National Birth Defects Prevention Month activities. This year's theme is: Best for You, Best for Baby.


Are you ready to make your income online? Do you know the secrets of how to make money blogging? If you answered no, you will want to read on. So let's get started.
There are plenty of blogging platforms but WordPress is considered the best choice. It can be easily set up and you can begin blogging in no time even if you are new to the blogging experience. There is no need for you to have a bunch of technical skills. It is also easy to customize and offers tons of powerful plug ins. If you want to make money blogging online then you want to use WordPress.
There are some terrific plug in options within WordPress. Let's look at the ones you should be sure to install.
Share This Plug In – this allows readers to bookmark your site on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Similar Post Plug In – this plug in allows you to keep visitors reading on your blog by recommending other content that is similar.
Akismet – this is a spam fighting tool you won't want to be without.
Ad Rotator Plug In – this lets you rotate your affiliate ads and links on your blog through automation.
It is very important that your blog content always remain fresh. Create featured posts about a product, highlight new products, review products, etc. Just make sure you keep posting new and interesting content.
Different readers learn and retain information in different manners. Some do well just reading text, while others do much better listening to audio instruction, and still others like hands on experiences. Make sure you maximize your multimedia content on your blog to appeal to the widest range of readers.
If you want to make money blogging you need to create a feeling of community among your readers so encourage them to participate and interact. People only buy merchandise from those they trust and this is how you build trust. You can help by blogging often, blogging about issues that are controversial, asking for comments, asking for feedback, and responding to comments and feedback.
If you want to make money blogging you are going to be working with affiliates. To boost your affiliate commissions you need to include activities that peak your readers interests to not only come by often but that do a good job of promoting your product(s). Interviews, contests, surveys, etc. are all great ways to draw your readers in.
There you have it – 6 tips to help you blog your way to an online income.


As the skies turn orange it can be a terrifying situation. Strong gusty winds, along with intense heat and flames will make you tired quickly. Thick, heavy smoke will make it difficult to see and breathe. The roaring sound of the fire approaching will deafen you. Power and water may be cut off. You may be isolated. It will be dark, noisy and physically and mentally demanding. So whether you choose to leave early to go to a safer place or stay to defend your home, planning and preparation is the key to survival.
Bushfires can happen at any time but you must be extra alert during warmer weather, especially if you're away on holidays. Fires can also jump gaps like rivers, roads, and firebreaks. Embers can travel many kilometres ahead of a fire, so even if you're not directly threatened by a bushfire, you may be impacted by embers. Being well informed could save your life.
Getting to know your wider environment and checking if you are in a bush fire prone area is essential.
Get to know the alert levels, they will give you an idea of the danger.
The bush fire prone land mapping tool ("Tool") has been created by some states by the Rural Fire Service. It is designed to identify if your property is designated as bush fire prone.
There is a FireReady App, which can be set up to give alerts, so you will know if a fire starts anywhere within 20km alerts.
The 'Fires Near Me ' App offered by NSW will allow you to keep track of the alert level, so you know what you should do.
'MyFirePlan' app is also available for you to write down your bush Fire survival Plan.
Keep all Bushfire information numbers, websites and the smartphone app to hand.
Follow the rural fire service on Twitter or Facebook for updates and share it with family or friends.
Following emergency services on all social media for updates not only tells you the direction you need to take and even the road blocks.
Listen to radio updates as they will also give you advanced warning so you have time to get out.
As everyone may be on their mobile phone, the network may be slow so having a portable radio with spare batteries allows you to listen to instructions on local radio.
Have a backup plan for the whole family and review it each year. The safety of your family is more important than your home.
Install quality metal gutter leaf guards and clean leaves from gutters, roofs, chimneys and downpipes regularly.
Install fine steel wire mesh metal (not plastic) screens on all windows, doors, vents and weep holes.
Fit seals around doors and windows to eliminate gaps.
Enclose the open areas under your house decks and floors.
Seal all gaps in external wall cladding and broken roof tiles.
Make sure when installing LPG cylinders around your home that pressure relief valves face outwards so that flame is not directed towards the house.
Have hoses long enough to reach around your house and to the perimeter of your property.
Ensure your fireplace chimney is clean.
Remove and store flammable items (including wood piles) well away from your house.
Keep mulch away from the house and grass short (under 5cm in length).
Ensure that if there is a fire hydrant outside your home it is easily located and not obstructed.
A bushfire can be a terrifying situation. Do you leave early or stay and defend it? Intense heat and thick, heavy smoke will make it difficult to see and breathe. The roaring sound of the fire approaching will deafen you. Power and water may be cut off. You may be isolated. It will be noisy, dark and physically and mentally demanding.
Don't enter the bush if smoke or fire is in the area. Report all fires, ring 000.
Collect water in buckets/bath, as you can also soak towels in it to protect your body if you have to evacuate when the fire is near.
Bring your garden hose inside so that it won't melt in the fire and can still be used.
Move any firefighting equipment to a place that it will not get burnt.
Make sure you have an evacuation plan for your pets too. Pets will panic but trapping them in a separate room with their lead or pet carrier at the ready means in the heat of the moment you can get them into the back of the car more easily.
As the fire approaches panic to escape makes you forget everything. When the fire is outside your door your adrenaline is high, so you will not be able to think effectively, so plan ahead and prepare an emergency survival kit before the bush fire season starts. Having a prepared kit means having easy access to things that can help you survive a bush fire or other natural disaster. It will be in one handy location. This kit will help you regardless of whether you are going to leave, or stay and actively defend your home.
Several Waterproof torches for each member of the family (even if it is in the middle of the day it can get pitch black).
Wallet with cash, ATM cards, credit cards.
Medications needed, toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Special requirements for infants, elderly, injured, disabled.
Important insurance documents and photos on a USB stick (in a waterproof bag).
Change of clothes for everyone.
Drinking water (at least three litres per person per day).
A 'Neighbourhood Safer Place' also known as a 'Bushfire Place of Last Resort' (NSP-BPLR) is a place of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed. They are locations that may provide some protection from direct flame and heat from a fire. They are a clearing that provides separation distance from bushfire hazards but they are not an appropriate destination when the option is to leave the area early as they do not guarantee your safety.
The elderly and people with a disability, should always leave before the threat of bush fire.
If it is unsafe to leave the area or stay and defend your property, and the path is clear, you should move to your pre-identified Neighbourhood Safer Place, prior to the impact of a bush fire.
When you are travelling to your Neighbourhood Safer Place be aware that there may be heavy smoke and poor visibility.
Gather at the Neighbourhood Safer Place location and remain there until the bush fire threat has passed.
Water, toilets and food may not be available at the Neighbourhood Safer Place and emergency service personnel may not be present, so take your survival kit with you.
Fire danger ratings (FDR) help you to know when conditions are dangerous enough to put your bushfire survival plan in to action. Ratings are forecast using the Bureau of Meteorology data for up to four days in advance, based on weather on predicted conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind and the dryness of the landscape. The ratings is your prompt to take action and stay safe. Understanding the FDR categories and what they mean to you will help you make decisions about what to do when a bushfire starts as at each rating the fire behaviour and potential impact will be different. The potential impact on you will be different so in your bushfire survival plan you must know what actions you will take at each rating.
Low-Moderate, High and Very High. If a fire starts in these conditions it can most likely be controlled. Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary.
If a fire starts and takes hold it may be uncontrollable. If you are unprepared leaving early in the day is your safest option. Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety but only stay if you are physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions.
Extreme If a fire starts it will be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving, leaving early on an extreme day is your safest option. Only consider staying if you are prepared to the highest level, such as your home is specially designed, constructed or modified, and situated to withstand a fire, you are well prepared and can actively defend it if a fire starts.
Catastrophic These are the worst conditions for fire, most homes are not designed to withstand fire in these conditions, leaving the night before is your safest option.
A bushfire alert is issued to the community by the Emergency Service Agency, once a bushfire has started taken hold. It is important to remember that bushfires can spread very quickly which means there is no time for any warnings to be issued, so don't rely on a warning before you start acting to protect your family. So you may not always receive all 3 levels of Alerts in a consecutive order, you may simply receive an Emergency Warning first. There may also be situations where there is no time for any warnings to be issued at all.
Bushfire Alerts are issued using on Government websites, Twitter, Facebook, local radio and television.
.ADVICE – A fire has started but there is no immediate threat to lives or homes. Be aware and keep up to date.
WATCH and ACT – There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect yourself and your family. You need to leave or get ready to defend your home. Do not wait and see.
EMERGENCY WARNING – This is the highest level of Bushfire alerts. You may hear a siren to get your attention before the message about what you should do. You are in danger and need to take immediate action to survive. There is a threat to lives or home.
It can get very hot during a bushfire and there may be sparks or embers flying around as well as fallen debris on the ground. For this reason you must make sure you're wearing the right clothing to help protect you.
Wear loose fitting long-sleeved clothing made from thick cotton or wool to protect your skin and from being burnt by radiant heat or embers.
Heavy cotton long pants or denim jeans will protect your legs from heat and burning embers. Do not wear oil-stained clothes and avoid clothing made from synthetic fabric like nylon or polyester. Synthetic board shorts or swimmers, can melt and stick to your body.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat or helmet to stop embers from dropping on to your head or down the back of your shirt.
Protect your hands from heat and embers by wearing heavy work gloves, when picking debris up around your property.
A filtered mask or cotton cloth/tea towel around your nose and mouth will help protect you from inhaling ash and smoke.
Wear sturdy footwear such as heavy work-boots and woollen or cotton socks – it will help protect your feet and skin from heat and debris underfoot.
You cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.
It is recommended you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property.
A Cease Harvest request may be issued.
You can use an electric barbeque for cooking as long as it is under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times while it is operating. No combustible material is allowed within two metres at any time it is operating.
The barbeque is must be either in a designated picnic area and the appliance is approved by Council, National Parks or State Forest or within 20 metres of a permanent private dwelling with immediate and continuous supply of water.
You cannot use a barbeque or wood fire pizza oven which uses solid fuel, such as wood, charcoal or heat beads, cannot be used outside during a Total Fire Ban.
Fire Permits are suspended on days of Total Fire Ban. Permits may resume after the total fire ban is lifted, as long as the permit hasn't expired.
The burning of fires in the open or in incinerators is banned if it is of the opinion that, because forecast weather conditions, burning is likely to contribute to the build-up of air pollution. A No-Burn notice will be published in the newspaper on the day it is in force or information can be got from government websites.
A range of activities may be exempt from Total Fire Bans, such as emergency infrastructure work, bee hive smokers, mining operations, sugar cane harvesting and use of fireworks or ceremonial fires. The exemptions are detailed in the local newspaperseach time a Total Fire Ban is declared.
If you want to light a fire, or carry out any hot works activities during a Total Fire Ban you can check the Government Gazette to see if there is a standard exemption that applies to your situation. If the standard exemptions do not cover your circumstances then you may apply for a specific. If approved the Rural Fire Service will issue an Exemption that contains any conditions that you must follow when lighting the fire or conducting your activity on the total fire ban day.
Lighting a fire on a day of Total Fire Ban attracts an on the spot fines. Penalties for a fire that escapes and damages or destroys life, property or the environment can attract much greater fines Civil law suits can also be brought against the person responsible for a fire by those seeking compensation for losses sustained.
If you live in a bushfire-prone area it is important to be covered for the worst. Fire cover is a standard inclusion for most home and contents insurance policy's but it is worth checking that the policy definitely includes bushfires as well as house fires. If you live in a bushfire-prone area it is important to be covered for the worst. Having sufficient insurance can make the difference between successfully rebuilding and suffering irreversible loss.
Keep a copy of your insurance policy in a safe and accessible place as well as on a USB stick in your survival bag.
Know how much the rebuild costs of your property will be.
Check if you live in a bushfire prone area and relevant re-building requirements with your local government body or local fire authority.
The cost of rebuilding is always going up so make sure that when you decide on the final amount to cover your home, it includes all these costs.


This Italian community event took place at St Peter's Italian Church, Clerkenwell, Londo, in November 2016, exploring Italian poetry on the theme of 'War & Peace'(Guerra e Pace) from Italian Unification through to the 1st and 2nd World Wars and then the 50s to the 80s.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR A FULL PROGRAMME, PLUS A REVIEW BY ANDREA DEL COMÓ OF THE LONDON LIBRARY.
The company for 'Guerra e Pace' included a leading Italian accordionist from the Anglo Italian community, as well as lead character Danilo in 1989 film 'Queen of Hearts', about the Italian quarter.
Our thanks to the Mazzini-Garibaldi Foundation for sponsoring our event and to The British-Italian Society for their support. Thank you also to Andrea Del Cornò of The London Library for his research.
During 2014, Tricolore Theatre Company took part in two major events to commemorate the Guiseppe Garibaldi's historic visit to London in 1864.
The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers granted honorary freedom of the Company to General Garibaldi during his visit to London in April 1864. Tricolore re-enacted the event (picture below) during a Reception and Dinner at Fishmongers Hall in April 2014.
General Garibaldi was also honoured at Freemasons' Hall in Convent Garden. Here too, Tricolore perfomed a re-enactment in June 2014, in the presence of Anita Garibaldi, at the opening of an exhibition to mark the centenary.
Tricolore's actors on these occasions were Edmund Dehn, Gregory Cox, Phil Gerrard and Nadia Ostacchini.
In January 2014 at the Westminster Reference Library, Tricolore performed script-in-hand readings of The Man With The Flower In His Mouth by Luigi Pirandello, and A Spoonful of Sadness, a new play written by Dimitry Devdariani, who directed both readings.
Tricolore's adaptation of The Man with the Flower in His Mouth was also performed as part of the annual Pirandello conference at University College London in November 2013. The actors on these occasions were Phil Gerrard, Terry Jermyn and Nadia Ostacchini.
In March 2012, Tricolore presented a magical event at the Italian Cultural Institute in London, celebrating the life and work of the greatest Italian poets.
This event featured readings of famous poems, both in Italian and in English translation by professional actors. These were accompanied by an ensemble of musicians and vocalist playing pieces commissioned especially for the event, as well as classical pieces selected especially for the occasion.
Tricolore presented a celebration of the life and work of the great Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi at the Italian Cultural Institute in September 2009. This one-hour poetry event featured readings of Leopardi's poems and dialogues, both in Italian and in English translation: L'Infinito, The Infinite, The Evening of the Holiday, A Silvia, Extract from The Dialogue of an Imp and a Gnome, The Recollections Il Sabato del Villaggio, To the Moon Alla Luna, and The Calm after the Storm.
The readers were Gregory Cox, Phil Gerrard and Nadia Ostacchini.
Leopardi's work was accompanied by music specially composed for the occasion. Antonella Benatti (Flute), Hannah Gill (Piano), and Allison Rosser (Clarinet) were directed by the composer, Joshua Kaye.
In February 2008, Tricolore gave rehearsed readings of three Pirandello plays in new adaptations by Robert Cohen at the Italian Cultural Institute in London: The Doctor's Duty, Sicilian Limes and The Jar. The cast members were Lucy Appleby, Robert Cohen, Gregory Cox, Robin Miller, Nadia Ostacchini, Denise Scott, Tucker Stevens and Martin Wimbush. The plays were directed by Anne Khazam.


An avalanche is a force of incredible destruction. The deadliest avalanche in history took place on May 31, 1970, in Peru. Known as the Huascaran Avalanche, it was triggered by the Ancash earthquake. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 21 miles off the coast of Peru in the Pacific Ocean. A massive avalanche rolled through the towns of Yungay and Ranrahirca when the earthquake sent snow, ice, water, mud, and rock tumbling down from the northern walls of Mount Huascarán. The avalanche was moving upwards of 335 kilometers per hour when it buried Yungay and Ranrahirca. Twenty thousand people died.
Avalanche basically was a platform for cyber criminals. They could order malware from a menu, and use it to conduct malware campaigns around the world. In a stark reminder of the ease of access to cyber criminals, the network was advertised through postings—similar to advertisements—on underground online criminal forums.
Were you affected by Avalanche? The malware affects Microsoft Windows systems. The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team offers links to several anti-malware programs you can use to check. Europol offers a similar resource here.


In Dracula, mental illness is highlighted through Renfield. He is in an asylum. He eats living creatures such as flies. He believes that this is his source of energy and strength.
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No rules and regulations. Secluded, but convenient for beach and National Park life.
Some of the buildings at Trehenlliw are a bit tatty, but this all seems to add to the character of the place. It's definitely a function-over-form kinda hangout – and that's what all the regulars love about it. The large, flat camping field is cocooned within the 115 acres of farmland, which is mainly used for breeding sheep and suckler cows. There are no streetlights to pollute the night sky, so the strip of moor immediately behind the campsite is a wonderful place for your kids to watch for wildlife after dark, including fox cubs and barn owls. The well-known local landmarks of mountains Carnllidi and Penberi frame the serenest of sunsets and also let you know that surf and sand central, aka Whitesands Bay, is only a mile or so away – so if everyone's clamouring for sand and sea, this is a good place to aim for. St David's is only a quick 10-minute stroll away, though it can get pretty hectic during the summer months. So you'll find that Trehenlliw is not too far from the madding crowd, but far enough away to let you breathe easy in high season.
This is a working farm, so be aware of vehicles in the yard. Otherwise your only concern could be sheep poo on your crocs.
Trehenlliw Farm is in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which has a mega choice of beaches to pick from. Learn to surf with the Ma Simes dudes (01437 720433) at Whitesands, only 5 minutes' drive away. Families with older kids love the outdoor adventures, such as 'coasteering' (jumping off cliffs into freezing water), canoeing and kayaking with TYF (01437 721611). You can also opt for boat trips to – and around – the nature reserve of Ramsey Island (01437 720285), or go seal, whale and dolphin-spotting.
St David's has a deli, butcher, greengrocer and small well-stocked supermarket, CK's. If you shop with one of the big boys, drive 15 miles to Haverfordwest. There's also a yum-scrum country market in the tiny City Hall every Thursday morning. Think home-made pies, Welshcakes, barabrith (worth a nibble even if you haven't a clue what we're talking about). The city is fast becoming foodie heaven: Cwtch (01437 720491) serves modern classics in cool, friendly surroundings (with colouring-in bits to keep kids amused while they're waiting). Jones's café next door does a mean full Welsh. For local soup (cawl) head for the refectory at the cathedral and if you want a bog-standard take-away, the rugby club does this in high season.
Coming out of St David's on Nun Street (A487), take a left at the Rugby Club onto the B4583. Pass the left turn to Whitesands and shortly after you'll see a drive on the left. Go down here and into the farmyard.
Take the train to Haverfordwest then the service bus from the bus station to St Davids (this should take around half to three quarters of an hour). From St Davids it's a 15-minute walk, or if you're loaded with gear then take a taxi.


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