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Toy Dolls are an English punk rock band formed in 1979. Departing from the angry lyrics and music often associated with punk rock, the Toy Dolls worked within the aesthetics of punk to express a sense of fun, with songs such as "Yul Brynner Was a Skinhead", "My Girlfriend's Dad's a Vicar" and "James Bond Lives Down Our Street". There is often alliteration in their song titles (e.g., "Peter Practice's Practice Place", "Fisticuffs in Frederick Street", "Neville Is a Nerd", "Quick to Quit the Quentin"). They are probably best known however for their sole UK hit, a punk-rock cover of "Nellie the Elephant".

Their albums usually include a cover version of a well-known hit song, usually sped up to the usual punk rock tempo. Covers have included "Blue Suede Shoes", "Toccata in Dm", "No Particular Place to Go", "Sabre Dance", "Livin' La Vida Loca", "Lazy Sunday", "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "She's So Modern" and "The Final Countdown". They have also recorded parodies of popular songs, such as "The Kids in Tyne and Wear (Kids in America)" and "The Devil Went Down to Scunthorpe (The Devil Went Down to Georgia)". Their albums often start with a short intro with a catchy guitar riff, and end with an outro, which is usually a slightly longer variation of the intro riff. Kazoos are also prominent in many of their songs.

Most of the band members have nicknames, and are rarely seen without their cartoonish rectangular sunglasses (although they appeared bare-eyed on the One More Megabyte album cover).

Career

The Toy Dolls formed as a quartet featuring vocalist Pete "Zulu" Robson; guitarist Michael "Olga" Algar (born 21 September 1962, South Shields, England); drummer Colin "Mr. Scott" Scott; and bassist Phillip "Flip" Dugdale. After just a few gigs, Zulu left to form his own band and was replaced by Paul "Hud" Hudson on vocals for one concert. After Hud's departure, the Toy Dolls became a trio, with guitarist Olga assuming permanent vocal duties.

Scott left the band in 1980 and was replaced by Dean James for four months over the summer of 1980. James later returned to the band from 1985 to 1988 as bassist. Flip left in 1983, marking the beginning of a revolving door of drummers and bassists that would characterise the Toy Dolls line-up over the years (with Olga as the mainstay and only original member). In 1984, Zulu returned to the line-up as bassist/backing vocalist, but departed again less than a year later.

They were initially grouped with the Oi! scene, and have also been classified as punk pathetique. One reason they are associated with Oi! is that they were championed by Garry Bushell, who was very involved with Oi! bands such as Angelic Upstarts (whom The Toy Dolls later supported on their first national tour). In 1980, a Sunderland businessman financed the Toy Dolls' debut single, "Tommy Kowey's Car" with "She Goes To Fino's" on the B-side. The single quickly sold out its initial pressing of 500 copies, but the band could not afford to press any more, making the single a collectors' item. Around the time the band signed to Volume, Olga moved to Newton Hall, in north Durham, which led to the song "Livin' on Newton Hall".

For Christmas 1982, they released their punk rendition of "Nellie the Elephant", a classic children's song, which hit No. 1 in the UK Indie Chart. In 1983, they released their debut album Dig That Groove Baby. In 1984, their re-issue of "Nellie the Elephant" reached No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the chart for 14 weeks. Their 1985 album, A Far Out Disc, reached No. 71 in the UK Albums Chart.

Since then, the band has continued to release albums and to tour widely, mainly across continental Europe, South America and Japan. After a gap of fourteen years since their last gig in Britain, 2007 saw a string of UK dates taking in cities from Glasgow to London, including a "homecoming" for a show at Durham University.

The band released a best-of album, Ten Years of Toys. 1993 saw the popular live song "I'm a Telly Addict" on the album Absurd-Ditties. In 1997, the band released One More Megabyte, which featured references to computers, mainly in the lyrics of its title track, and in tracks like the outro track. A popular cover of Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" made its way onto Anniversary Anthems in 2000. The band's 2004 album Our Last Album? fooled fans in the anticipation up to its release that it was the band's last album. The outro track on the album stated that it was not.

To celebrate the band's twenty-fifth anniversary in 2004, the official biography, The Toy Dolls: From Fulwell to Fukuoka, was published by Ardra Press.

In 2006, The Toy Dolls contributed their cover version of "Toccata in Dm" to the album project Artists for Charity – Guitarists 4 the Kids, produced by Slang Productions, to assist World Vision Canada in helping underprivileged kids in need.

For their thirtieth anniversary in October 2009, the band received congratulatory messages from a selection of musicians, including Baz Warne from The Stranglers, TV Smith from The Adverts Jake Burns from Stiff Little Fingers, and NOFX manager Kent Jamieson.

The Toy Dolls live shows consist of synchronized choreography, timed moves, dances, jumps, and spinning guitars.

The band's song "Nellie the Elephant" was used by Tesco in their toy advertisement in October 2014.

The Album After the Last One was released in 2012. The band has been on a "The Tour After the Last One" and started a range of Toy Dolls-themed real ales under the label "The Beer After the Last One".

In 2018, the band played one show in Montebello, Quebec, for the city's annual Rockfest music festival, marking the first time in the band's 38-year history that they played a show in Canada.

Members
As of 2007, the band has had fourteen different drummers and twelve different bassists. Olga is the only remaining original member of the band.  After Olga, drummer Martin Yule had the longest tenure in the band (1987–2000). Yule currently owns a shop in Sunderland called "Hotrats." Former drummer Dave "the Nut" Nuttall owns Jalapeño Drums, a custom drum company based in Lancaster, Lancashire. The current lead singer/guitarist with The Stranglers, Baz Warne, also had a stint with the band. Olga has played bass on tours with the US punk band The Dickies, and also with The Adicts. Gary Dunn, former bassist of The Toy Dolls (1997–1999), teaches music at Harton Academy, and former drummer, Trevor "The Frog" Brewis, teaches music at Middlesbrough College, though Olga moved away from the northeast of England a number of years ago, and now lives in London.

It has become a tradition to give a special nickname to every Toy Dolls member.

Current members
 Michael "Olga" Algar – lead vocals, guitar
 Duncan "The Amazing Mr. Duncan" Redmonds – drums, vocals
 Tom "Tommy Goober" Blyth – bass, vocals

Toy Dolls alumni
 Peter "Pete Zulu" Robson – bass, guitar
 Phillip "Flip" Dugdale – bass
 Colin "Mr. Scott" Scott – drums
 Paul "Hud" Hudson – vocals
 Dean "Dean James" Robson – drums 1980, bass guitar 1985/88
 Trevor "Trevor the Frog" Brewis – drums
 Graham "Teddy Toy Doll" Edmundson – drums
 Robert "Happy Bob" Kent – drums
 Steve "Rubiboy" Mallinson- bass
 Frederick "Freddie Hotrock" Robertson – bass
 Nick Buck – drums
 Barry "Bonny Baz" Warne – bass
 Alan "Dirty Dicka" Nixon – drums
 Malcolm "Dicky" Dick – drums
 Paul "Little Paul" Smith – drums
 Ernest "Ernie" Algar – bass
 Kevin "Canny Kev" Scott – drums
 Davey 'Crabsticks' Trotter - Mellotron
 Martin "Marty" Yule – drums
 John "K'Cee" Casey – bass
 Richard "Dicky Hammond" Hammond – bass
 Gary "Gary Fun" Dunn – bass
 Suba – drums
 Kevin Appleton - Drums
 Michael "Reb" Rebbig – bass
 David "Dave the Nut" Nuttall – drums

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Singles and EPs
 1980: "Tommy Kowey's Car"
 1981: Toy Dolls EP ("Tommy Koway's Car" [new version], "She's a Worky Ticket", "Everybody Jitterbug, "Teenager in Love" [excerpt], "I've Got Asthma")
 1981: "Everybody Jitterbug"
 1982: "Nellie the Elephant" – identical to the version on their first album, Dig That Groove Baby
 1983: "Cheerio & Toodle Pip"
 1983: "Alfie from the Bronx"
 1984: "We're Mad" / "Deirdre's a Slag" (n.b.: 12-inch version was a triple A-side with "Rupert the Bear")
 1984: "Nellie the Elephant" [re-recording] – No. 4 in the UK (14 weeks in chart); No. 39 in Germany (8 weeks in chart); No. 97 in Australia. No. 1 on the UK Independent Singles Chart (7 weeks at No. 1)
 1985: "She Goes to Finos" / "Spiders in the Dressing Room" " – No. 93 in the UK (2 weeks in chart)
 1985: "James Bond Lives Down Our Street"
 1986: "Geordie's Gone to Jail"
 1987: "Wipe Out" [Live]
 1990: "Turtle Crazy"
 1995: "Lazy Sunday Afternoon"
 2000: "Livin' la Vida Loca"

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English new wave musical groups
Musical groups established in 1979
1979 establishments in England
Musical groups from Sunderland


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FYI, it may not be Texas' fault. They generally contact law enforcement in each county you have lived in to double check records. If the local PD or sheriff is very strongly anti-2A and writes into the policy that those take the back seat, they may not respond for quite a while. It has been known to happen in Texas, so seeing it happen in Cali is quite possible.
Just moved here from California in July '18. Here is my timeline so far.
9/13: everything green on the list except the last two...background check pending and printing.
Nothing from California on my background, hopefully this moves quick even if they have to contact the last county I lived in since our sheriff out there was very pro CCW.
Is it normal that the fingerprints has been yellow for all this time as well? I get that the various checks with all the places I've lived all over California is taking its time, but fingerprints has not been green this entire time. Does fingerprints and approval typically go green at the same time? Or should I reach out to Identigo and see if they messed up?
Fingerprints and background check took over 50 days to turn green for me. It is hit or miss with these people.
8/27/2018: All green except background and "print pending"
09/10/18 submitted LTC 100, app and fingerprints on same day.
09/18/18 i still have no list shown up on my online status.
9/17/2018: Card in hand, and carried for the first time.
Did you get the email that the documents have been received?
Same here. I don't know if the site has yet to update for anyone but for what it's worth, here is my timeline.
The status page has yet to update and still says "If you have a pending License to Carry a Handgun application, please allow sufficient time for processing."
9/19 list finally came through and now everything except the background check and the print pending are green.
The list for me just showed up today as well.
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Fox are mostly harmless, but sometimes it's necessary to remove foxes from an urban or rural area because the animal is causing real problems. Some people just have a fear of foxes, as if they're dangerous predators, but they're not. The truth is that foxes will pretty much never attack pets, and never people. Still, they can cause some problems. They do prey on people's chicken coops, for example. Foxes have become common urban or suburb animals in many areas, and can dig through garbage, eat pet food, dig in the yard, and potentially live under a house or shed or porch, and spread fleas. It's not unusual for fox to set up a den underneath a porch.
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Why would anyone want to get rid of such adorable little animals? However, the truth is those adorable faces are just a disguise for what they really are; sneaky predators who'll feed on your farm animals or dig through your garbage. In fact, they will even destroy your property without a problem. They feed on turkeys, chickens, geese, lambs, baby pigs and more. Oh, and they won't feel bad about it. Foxes can cause so many problems for a homeowner that they'll find themselves getting ready to sell their dream home in an attempt to save their animals and property. The best way to protect your land is by getting rid of them completely.
While some of us just can't help feeding those sad faced stray dogs and cats that tend to linger around the house, this good deed will actually draw in another stray such as the fox. Some foxes eat pet food and once they know that you're supplying it to the neighborhood animals for free, they'll certainly be by more often to get their share - and everyone else's. Protect your livestock by using a wire fence to keep foxes from getting to them. Position the wire below the ground; at least 10 inches. The wire surrounding your livestock and poultry should be about 6 inches high. You can also use an electric fence. If the fox gets closer than he needs to, he will get a shock that he definitely will not be happy about. However, keep in mind that other animals (and humans) may also get a shock they won't be too happy about either. Electrical fences really shouldn't be used to deter foxes.
Fox repellant can also be a good temporary solution. The repellant delivers an offensive smell to foxes that discourage them from coming around the area. When purchasing repellants, it is best to obtain them from garden stores so that you know they are approved for repelling foxes. Although they may have strong chemicals in them that drive foxes away, it is not harmful to other animals. In fact, it won't even bother your garden, plants or flowers. It is perfectly safe to use. However, some foxes often become immune to the scent and eventually return.
The fox traps used today are pretty simple when it comes to design and usability. Be cautious of the traps that you buy because some of them contain grease or oils that ooze a strong scent which may persuade the fox not to come near it. Foxes often return to spots where they have previously been or close to their normal travel and hunting routes. This is where you should set up the trap. Take two coil traps and place them apart by 36 inches. Between the two coil stakes that you have set up should be a stake in the ground. This stake will secure the trap, but you must make sure that it is sturdy in the ground.
You've gotten your trap set up and you're ready to catch a fox. The only thing to do now is disguise the trap. Foxes are pretty smart creatures and they're not just going to willingly walk into a trap for you – you've heard the saying 'as cunning as a fox'. You can disguise your traps by using hay. Place hay all over the trap area so that there would be no reason for the fox to be suspicious. Not much hay is needed; just enough to cover the metals of the trap and the opening. Everything is set and all you have to do is check the trapping spot every day. However, it's important that you check from a distance so that you don't get a scent in the area. If a fox picks up a scent from a human on their normal route, they'll switch up routes quickly. The main thing to do to get rid of a fox is to eliminate their source of food in the area. When a fox visits a place a few times that never seems to have a supply of food, they normally don't make their way back there anymore.
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Foxes have long been a prevalent animal closely associated with humans and can be found on nearly every continent in the world. On the North American continent, foxes have long existed in folklore, children's literature and are generally thought to be cunning and trickster animals. Some species of foxes have even been partially domesticated and probably will be kept as pets one day in the future once their natural aggressiveness can be tamed.
Foxes come from the same family as wolves, dogs, and jackals but are different in that they are smaller. The fox can be recognized for its distinctive face that includes small features with large ears and very large eyes. Many people would characterize them as "cute" and therefore do not like killing them. Foxes have a pelt that is a mixture of colors (with the exception of the arctic fox which is all white and the red fox which is a brilliant auburn color) that include a goldish color, white, red and black highlights. Foxes are also recognized by their huge bushy tails that are used to communicate amongst themselves.
Foxes are opportunistic hunters and foragers. They live in small family units in subterranean dens and will hunt and forage together. Foxes are omnivores and will hunt small rodents such as mice and reptiles such as snakes and frogs. Foxes will also forage for berries, eatable plants and dead insects. Foxes will store their food near their dens by burying their food under piles of leaves or at the base of bushes. A major staple of a fox's diet is rabbits and it was found that both the populations of rabbits are foxes are entirely dependent on one another.
Foxes will mate in the winter and will have anywhere between two to twelve pups per litter. Both the male and the female will stay to raise the pups for almost an entire year before the pups become sexually mature and go off on their own to start their own family. The average life expectancy for a fox in the wild is only two to four years due to frequent deaths involving cars, intentional killing by humans and diseases. Foxes do carry the rabies virus and can infect your pet if it bites your dog or cat.
Foxes have grown very accustomed to urban areas and will scavenge unguarded trash and the occasional small dog, bird or cat. Humans have provided foxes with a new food source and new possibilities for shelter. It is not uncommon to find a family of foxes living underneath your porch or in the shed that you never use. While most people do not mind living near foxes, many other people do not like the inconvenience of having them around.
Some people will even begin to feed the foxes, but you should not do this as it only encourages more foxes to move in and human food is very bad for their digestive systems. Not to mention that foxes carry many diseases such as rabies and parasites that they can pass to your pets through contact or their droppings, and then your pet can pass that to you. Please refrain feeding foxes if they live near you.
Foxes have an amazing ability to adapt to any environment and temperature which makes them one of the most successful species of wild canine species in North America. As of now, foxes are in no danger of going extinct because of American's amicability towards them. They continue to capture our imaginations and our hearts with their looks and the low impact they have on our lives.
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Is It Really a Bad Time To Buy a House?
Published Thu, Sep 27 20074:53 PM EDT Updated Fri, Sep 13 20134:33 PM EDT
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Is now a bad time to buy a house?
CNBC's Jim Cramer's recent comments on the "Today Show" have reignited the debate over whether home prices have hit bottom or will continue falling.
"Don't you dare buy a home now, you will lose money," Cramer declared on the NBC morning show.
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The comments sparked criticism from some members of the National Association of Realtors, who called his remarks "misleading, inaccurate, and inappropriate."
But Cramer is far from alone in raising warning signs about the current housing market.
Los Angeles-based homebuilder KB Home painted a painful picture on Thursday of what the market looks like from the company's perspective.
"The oversupply of unsold new and resale homes and downward pressure on new home values has worsened in many of our markets," said Jeffrey Mezger, president and chief executive of KB Homes, in a press release.
Mezger said his company is cutting prices to sell more homes from its bloated inventory.
Earlier this month, another big homebuilder, Hovnanian, took the unusual step of having a weekend fire sale of its homes in several markets around the country, slashing prices by up to 25%.
Prices May Keep Falling
Eugenio Aleman, a senior economist for Wells Fargo, said he expects prices to continue falling because higher mortgage rates will discourage buyers.
"It seems to have confused investors and individuals that home prices are going up always, but that is not the case," Aleman said.
Despite the Federal Reserve's surprise rate cut earlier this month, mortgage rates have continued to go up, Aleman said. And as mortgage rates rise, home prices generally fall.
"That is the reason people have stopped buying and stopped fixing or improving their home," he said.
There are, of course, parts of the country where home prices are still rising, as realtors are quick to point out. Even so, you might be better off investing in stocks right now than buying a house.
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According to a study by the Fidelity Research Institute, stocks provided investors with greater returns than real estate from 1963 through 2005.
After adjusting for inflation, investors could have realized an average return of 5.95% during the period, while the average home value appreciated just 1.35% during the same period, the study found.
The Fidelity study showed real estate prices rose on average by 7.06% in the West from 1963 to 2006, before adjusting for the impact of inflation. In the Northeast, the increase was 6.91%. In the Midwest, it was 5.89%. In the South, it was 5.75%.
The study did take into account some of the tax advantages of home ownership as well as its costs, which include interest on mortgage payments, property taxes and maintenance.
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Of course, there are other benefits to home ownership.
"You can't live in your stock portfolio," said Steven Feinschreiber, a senior vice president at Fidelity Research, who worked on the study.
Still, there are concerns because individuals have a tendency to put too much of their net worth into their home.
Cramer on Homes
"You shouldn't put too many eggs in one basket," said Lori Taylor, a professor at Texas A&M University, who previously was economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. "It is always a risky proposition to have too much of your portfolio invested in one source, and it's probably safe to say that some have probably gotten imbalanced."
The Fidelity study also uncovered that many expect they can rely on their home's value to help them through retirement. But it is unlikely that homeowners in once-booming area will see a return of skyrocketing prices soon, making this strategy potentially devastating for some retirees.
If you want to see more of the debate, Cramer is scheduled to return to the "Today Show" on Friday to face off with a member of the NAR. The expected verbal fireworks are set to air at 7:30 am New York time.
Christina Cheddar Berk is a news editor at CNBC.com. She can be reached at christina.cheddar-berk@nbcuni.com.


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1. Start with a gourmet dinner at Restaurant Korso; consider the lobster gratin or veal served with creamy savoy cabbage. After dinner, cuddle up for a romantic Fiaker carriage ride to the Musikverein to enjoy Vienna's Philharmonic Orchestra perform Schubert. Be sure to arrive early enough to enjoy a glass of champagne and the grandeur of the magnificent concert hall.
2. Or, enjoy a sweet pleasure without the calories in one of Vienna's most luxurious spas, Sacher Spa. The Time To Chocolate is the perfect Valentine's treat to indulge in. If one treatment isn't enough to spoil your sweetheart, plan to spend the day enjoying the historical sauna, salt steam room, herbal bath, ice fountain and meditation rooms.
In Budapest . . .
3. In Budapest on a budget? Try a stay in the romantic boutique inn Gerloczy. Dinner can easily be arranged in the cafe downstairs followed by a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Considered one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe, its historic interior is still intact and offers ticket prices as low as 2-3 euros.
4. If you're not into opera, a private water limousine ride on the Danube might tickle your fancy, especially with champagne included.
5. Or, how does a nighttime helicopter trip over Budapest sound? Cuddle up together to see one of the most beautiful cities brilliantly illuminated from the air.
In Rome . . .
6. For a little out-of-the-ordinary romantic Italian experience, take your sweetpea to Tea with Tiepolo at the beautiful Rome Cavalieri hotel. Imagine finger sandwiches, scones and miniature pastries along with exotic teas served amid three magnificent Tiepolo paintings from 1725. What can be more romantic than this?
In Berlin . . .
7. How does sharing a dark wooden table dimly lit with candlelight while listening to soft melancholy music playing in the background and sharing a creamy warm cheese fondue with a delicious bottle of wine sound? It can all be yours at Ars Vini. Nothing says 'romance' more than wine and cheese!
8. Maybe your idea of 'romance' is on the livelier side. Then, there's plenty of Funk, Soul and Motown at Quasimodo. But hey, it is Valentine's Day! So pony up for a bottle of champaign to accompany the bebop!
In Madrid . . .
9. Visit Museo del Romanticismo, an 85-year-old, small and eclectic museum devoted to the depiction of life in Madrid during the 19th century (Spain's Romantic period). Afterward, head to Plaza Santa Ana for a stop in Vinoteca Barbechera. Sample wines while sharing elaborate tapas such as Solomillo con Cebolla Caramelizado (beef tenderloin with caramelized onions) and Trucha Ahumada con Pure de Tomate y tapenada (smoked trout with puree of tomato and an olive tapenade).
In Paris . . .
10. Well, just being in Paris is romantic. The city oozes with romanticism! But if you are hopelessly romantically challenged and need some guidance, start with Flute for a tasting flight of champagne and tapas. Then, hand in hand, take to the ice underneath the lights of the Eiffel Tower.
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Fragolini (tiny wild strawberries) are a sweet treat. Markets throughout Tuscany sell them in early April.
Fields surrounding Marostica are blanketed with bright red cherries (considered among the best cherries in Italy).
Flowers abound: Azaleas on Lake Como; red poppies in Tuscany; tulips and irises near Verona; blue-violet campanulas and genians in the Dolomites.
Prized vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes come into season.
Festivals begin. From food and wine to celebrating saints, spring brings much to celebrate!
The heat and tourist crowds have not arrived.
Easter traditions and rituals top the agenda: Mass led by the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome; a huge cross is lit with burning torches near Rome's Colosseum; Scoppio del Carro (explosion of the cart) displays spectacular fireworks and parades in medieval costumes.
Coastal towns wake up from their winter slumber and are often cheaper to visit in spring.
The Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy--a long distance bicycle stage race for professional cyclists) takes place.
Dress yourself up in fancy new clothes and gather with friends and family to offer up prayers. The prayers are considered to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck in the year ahead.
Bake a special cake. The cake must be shaped like a ring with goodies and gifts baked inside. Divide the cake among your friends. Those who find the hidden goodies are supposedly blessed with good luck throughout the new year.
At the strike of midnight, eat 12 grapes--one grape per chime. If you can successfully eat one grape per chime while following the rhythm and not choking or laughing too much, you can look forward to a year of happiness and luck.
Head out to a disco or bar (but only after midnight!).
Stay up all night celebrating, followed by eating churros con chocolate at sunrise.
You may wonder how I came up with a list such as this. With 10 years of traveling and guiding tours through Italy, it wasn't that difficult! I'm just sayin'... So, next time you are in Italy, be a good little tourist and obey the 10 commandments!
1. Thou shalt not ask for a cappuccino after breakfast.
2. Thou shalt not ask for a "doggie" bag for a meal you cannot finish.
3. Thou shalt not continually compare Italy with the U.S. to every Italian you meet.
4. Thou shalt not presume everyone speaks English.
5. Thou shalt learn to correctly say buongiorno (good morning). grazie (thank you), and per favore (thank you) before leaving home.
6. Thou shalt not speak English with an Italian accent.
7. Thou shalt not expect dinner before 8 pm.
8. Thou shalt not order a coffee "to go."
9. Thou shalt not expect to pay for goods or services with U.S. dollars.
10. Thou shalt not have public displays of drunkeness.
10 Travel Mistakes I'll Never Make Again!
1. Failure to use the airline's online check-in service.
While catching a flight from Las Vegas to Dallas, I discovered firsthand how airline's overbook flights. Arriving late to the airport, an airline agent informed me my plane was full and I didn't have a seat. After a futile argument, my hopes of getting home on that flight were dashed. Lesson learned: a ticket doesn't promise you a seat. Your best guarantee is to check in online 24 hours in advance!
2. Placing valuables in my luggage.
This mistake belongs to my husband (but trust me, I felt the pain all the same!) In a mad rush to pack, he tucked expensive cuff links into an inner pocket of his suitcase, rationalizing that they were well hidden. When he unpacked the bag at home, the cuff links were gone! Lesson learned: place valuables into your carry-on bag and keep it with you at all times!
3. Tossing a cell phone and the baggie of 3-ounce liquids into the same suitcase pocket.
Chalk another one up for dear hubs (sorry, honey!). In a moment of chaos going through London Heathrow's security checkpoint, hubs tossed his IPhone into the outer pocket of his carry-on. Upon boarding our connecting flight, he threw the bag in the overhead bin, forgetting about it and the phone. Once we arrived to our destination, he reached into the bag for the phone only to find shampoo erupting out of its bottle (and baggie!), bathing the phone completely. Lesson learned: shampoo and technology do not mix! Duh! Now, I double bag my liquids, and I ask hubs (and myself!) repeatedly, "Where is your phone?"
4. Forgetting to pack an umbrella.
I am the proud owner of 6 umbrellas. There were more, but some have been put to rest. Why do I have so many umbrellas? Because I would forget to pack one and invariably get caught in a rain storm! Lesson learned: include an umbrella on your packing list.
5. Packing for fashion versus comfort or practicality.
My feet have the battle scars to show for this mistake! On one trip to Rome, I went through 3 boxes of Band-aids to cover the blisters caused by shoes that looked good! Lesson learned: Wear good walking shoes with socks. Your feet will thank you for it!
6. Failure to know about local time changes.
Who knew Italy followed Daylight Savings Time? I didn't. At least not until we showed up for dinner an hour before our reservation. It seemed strange that we were the only car in the parking lot of a popular restaurant. Lesson learned: Research time changes (and holidays, for that matter) of your destination prior to leaving home.
For years, I got away with packing extra shoes and outfits for every occasion when traveling domestically. Traveling internationally, however, broke me of this habit forever! Lugging suitcases through cobblestone streets and hauling them up flights of stairs in hotels with no elevators, taught me to pack much lighter! Lesson learned: It is not only easier on the back, it is also cheaper to pack light. Airlines and other baggage handlers (e.g., taxi drivers) often charge for excess baggage.
8. Trusting the photos on a hotel's website.
The little cabin by a beautiful New Mexico river looked like the perfect vacation spot. I could hike with my dogs while hubs fished to his heart's content! Photos of the cabin showed it was cozy, quaint, and decorated with loads of charm. Image my surprise when we arrived to a dirty, bug-infested and moldy shack! I'm getting the heebie-jeebies just writing about it! Lesson learned: Never trust a website's photos. Spend time researching online for user photos and reviews. If possible, get a personal reference. And, at the very least, have a Plan B to fall back on if the place you booked is not fit for human or beast!
9. Insulting a local in Italy.
In restaurants, my husband (yes, I'm tattling on him again) has a habit of asking if the food is good. Little did he know that this seemingly innocent question would be considered insulting to other cultures. While looking at a menu posted outside a restaurant in Italy, the owner prompted us to come inside. When hubs asked, "is the food good," the owner huffed at us in all sorts of unknown Italian words and stormed off. At that point, we felt obligated to eat there--good or not--and suffer the consequences of the man's wrath! Lesson learned: prevent unnecessary embarrassment by learning basic cultural do's and don'ts of a country before visiting it!
10. Failing to alert my credit card of impending international travel plans.
We had just enjoyed a nice dinner in one of Italy's many fabulous trattorias. The server headed to our table to inform us that our credit card was "no good." Oops. We tried our other credit card. It, too, was "no good." They were "good" earlier that day when we made purchases in a nearby boutique, so we were perplexed why this particular restaurant could not process our cards. Fortunately, we had cash. The next day we ran into the same problem, so we called the credit card company. They had shut our cards down. Seeing a rash of international charges on our account, they feared fraudulent activity. We got the mattered resolved and the accounts restored, but not after some truly embarrassing moments. Lesson learned: call your credit card company before leaving home to tell them of your travel plans. They will flag your account to prevent it from being shut down in the midst of your vacation.


The Royal Budha, leading Thai restaurant in Dubai Al Barsha serves exceptional Thai cuisine with casual dining in a relaxing and elegant atmosphere.
Love was in the air on St. Valentine's Day at The Royal Budha, the majestic Thai restaurant in Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha.
The rich and intense décor of the restaurant set the mood for a passionate dinner. Couples enjoyed a heady evening with a sumptuous set menu and a bottle of wine. Included in the extensive menu were the most popular Thai treats such as Pho Paih Goong Sod, Pla Jar a Med Somrod and Rum Mit Thai Thai among other favourites.
The evening ended with couples holding each other's hands and reassuring each other that they would be back next Valentine's at the same place – The Royal Budha at Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha. All in all unforgettable experience!


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Peter Poole Cowper (1 September 1902 – 26 September 1962) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside-forward in the 1920s and 1930s. Something of a journeyman, he played for ten clubs in his adult career, rarely spending more than two seasons with one club and only making a significant number of appearances for one Football League club, New Brighton, for whom he made 71 appearances from 1928 to 1930.

Football career
Cowper was born at Tyldesley, near Wigan and played for the nearby Atherton Collieries team before he had an unsuccessful trial in 1921 at Bolton Wanderers. He joined Wigan Borough in 1923 before briefly moving on to Rossendale United the following year.

In June 1924, he moved to east London and signed with West Ham United of the Football League First Division, where he made his Football League debut on 11 October 1924 in place of Tommy Yews, playing at outside-right in a 1–1 draw with Bury. Cowper retained his place for the next match before Yews returned. Although Cowper remained with the Hammers for another two years, he made no further first-team appearances.

In June 1927, Cowper moved to Second Division Grimsby Town, where he made four league appearances. After a brief spell at Lancaster Town in the summer of 1928, Cowper moved on to New Brighton in August. Cowper stayed for two years for the Football League Third Division North side in which he made 71 league appearances, scoring 19 goals.

He moved to the south coast in June 1930, to return to the Second Division with Southampton. He made his debut for the Saints when he took the place of Irish international Laurie Cumming at inside-right in a 3–0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur on 26 December 1930. Cumming returned for the next match; later in the season, Cowper made three appearances at outside-right in place of Bert Jepson, followed by a single first-team appearance in February 1932. In his two years at The Dell, Cowper only managed five first-team appearances without scoring, although he scored 33 goals in 50 matches for the reserves.

Cowper was transferred to Southport in March 1932 where he only stayed four months before moving on to Carlisle United in July. After a year at Carlisle, he dropped out of the Football League and had spells in non-league football. He spent one season at Wigan Athletic, scoring 13 goals in 37 Cheshire League games, and went on to play for Altrincham and Prescot Cables.

References

External links
Career details on www.11v11.com

1902 births
1962 deaths
People from Tyldesley
English footballers
Association football forwards
Atherton Collieries A.F.C. players
Wigan Borough F.C. players
Rossendale United F.C. players
West Ham United F.C. players
Grimsby Town F.C. players
Lancaster City F.C. players
New Brighton A.F.C. players
Southampton F.C. players
Southport F.C. players
Carlisle United F.C. players
Wigan Athletic F.C. players
Altrincham F.C. players
Prescot Cables F.C. players
English Football League players

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Discussion in 'iPad Accessories' started by richardmu, Apr 14, 2011.
Got the Targus skin yesterday after originally thinking about the Belkin one which I have fitted to my touch.
The Belkin version is still not yet available in the UK so thought I would give the Targus one a go after reading good reviews and Amazon had one in stock for only £12.99 delivered.
Excellent fitting skin and a very nice feel. It even works of sorts with my smart cover which I was not expecting. The magnetic catches work but with much reduced effectiveness through the skin.
With the increased thickness it even fits very snugly into my old Apple case from the iPad 1 when I take it out and about to the pub for example!
Is this the one that's now down to £10.60 ? Just asking as I've researched this one. How light is it , Targus quotes 200g - which sounds a lot. Does it make a huge difference to the weitght, and does it add grip to the iPad, easier to hold ? Thanks.
That's the one. Wish you hadn't told me it's cheaper now! I thought it was good value for £12.99.
Just weighed it, 101 grams. Doesn't really add any weight to the iPad that I could notice.
However, it is quite smooth. It gives a better grip than the naked iPad back but not as good as the Apple case for the first iPad which was made of some strange rubberised material.
I may get something else later but for now at that price it protects the back. I never have anything to cover the screen I just try and look after it.
My 1st gen iPad was in the Apple case since day 1 and is as new. I'm loathe to sell it but my wife tells me it's go to go on ebay sometime!!
I wrote a first impressions review for this case on here last month. It has pictures in case anyone is interested.
Edit: I have since returned the Targus TPU for other alternatives.
Excellent review and photos, thanks.
Did you go for an alternative skin or a case?
I returned the Targus because I was nearing the end of my return period, and knew it was not what I wanted long term.
Right now I have the BSE skin on and a Incase Magazine Jacket, but have every intention of returning it. I am leaning towards skin/shells that accomondate the smart cover. I currently have a clear TPU smart cover companion case from eBay on order (in route). I have also pre-ordered the Joy Factory SmartFit 2, The Marware Microshell, and will be pre-ordering the Eniki Gear Genius case.
I also want to try out the Marware Microshell Folio, and Speck PixelSkin Wrap HD (come on local target!).
I'm pretty sure I'll end up using one of the skin/shell solutions to work with a smart cover. With the first iPad I found that I just preferred a little back protection a TPU case provided plus the added grip and rate found the need to use a stand whether it was part of a case or portable. The smart cover, even if overpriced, is a nice addition if the compatible skin/shell work for me like the Grip Vue did last year.
Please let us know which one comes out tops.
You seem to have a very different way your return period works in the US to that in the UK. We can return an item if it is unopened and we have just changed our mind. Or if we have used it and it is faulty. We cannot try something out, decide we don't like it and then return it at no cost or just a small restocking fee which is what you appear to be able to do.
In the US, in depends on the stores return policy. I got my case from Amazon, which has a pretty good return policy. There are places that will charge restocking fees, but I usually take that into consideration before I order something especially if its on an item i'm not sure about or have not seen in person.
Thanks for the info! Will pop into a store tomorrow to see what's there, otherwise get this one.
I have the Targus TPU as well and really like it but have switched to the Speck HD case with the front cover. Adds weight but I do like the case. If you don't want or need front protection the Targus is very nice. Since I have a Targus sleeve as well I will probably alternate depending on need.


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A New Luxury Lodge in Yala National Park
By Rachel Lucya Ellina - December 7, 2016
Nestled on the fringes of Yala National Park, Wild Coast Tented Lodge sits on a deserted beach.
Come next year, the folks behind Dilmah Tea and Resplendent Ceylon are set to open a third property on the edge of Yala National Park, a premier eco-tourism destination in Sri Lanka that teems with wildlife. Combining five-star living with the great outdoors, Wild Coast Tented Lodge will offer 28 tented Cocoon suites, each of which will boast panoramic jungle views and safari-chic furnishings. Some will even overlook the beach and come with private plunge pools, making it that much more difficult for guests to leave the property.
Inside one of the Cocoon suites.
Housed in an open-air, bamboo-clad structure, the on-site bar and restaurant will serve a rotating menu of Sri Lankan delicacies and a refreshing array of sundowner cocktails. But if you're searching for an epicurean experience that will help you get back in touch with your wild side, opt for a picnic on the dunes and tuck into a spread of scrumptious dishes as you watch the dusk settle over the vast Indian Ocean. From lectures and workshops to nature walks and bird-watching sessions, the lodge will also offer wilderness experiences aplenty, inviting visitors to discover the island-nation's wealth of natural treasures.
For more information, visit Wild Coast Tented Lodge.
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