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We are in the midst of celebrating our 90th year of service and we are so excited about the next 90 years!
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Labour last night called on George Osborne to consider a temporary VAT cut to stimulate the economy – rather than scrapping the 50p tax rate.
i revealed yesterday that the Chancellor and Prime Minister are discussing plans to cut the 50p rate of income tax to 45p after being told that it is generating only marginal returns for the Exchequer.
The two also believe that the 50p tax band is sending out a damaging message to "wealth generators", particularly from abroad, whose investment and spending power is vital for economic recovery.
Angela Eagle, shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said that a VAT cut would be a far more reliable – if more expensive – way of stimulating the economy. "The key thing is that we have seen our economy flat-lining in the last nine months and we can't deal with our deficits without a plan for growth," she said. "That might mean, for example, kick-starting our economy with a temporary VAT cut, a much better idea than talking about giving a tax cut to those who are very well-off and earn over £150,000 a year."
Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, stressed that, were income tax to be cut, it would need to be compensated for by another tax on the rich: "I and my Liberal Democrat colleagues have always made it clear that, if there is scope for cutting taxes, the priority is cutting taxes for people on low and middle incomes.
"In addition, if we are going to relieve taxes on the very wealthy, we've got to find some other mechanism, perhaps looking at wealth or higher-value property, which meets our requirements for fairness."
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Archive for December, 2012
It is quite impossible to sum up a full year in one post or in a few pictures. I'm sure a lot of things that happened I don't even remember and there are few things I want to forget.
For me, the New Year is always filled with a sense of anticipation but mostly curiosity, followed by a constant obsessed reading of the yearly horoscope's predictions that I tend to compare from different sources. Looking back at the predictions of 2012, I can't say my horoscope was right or wrong, vague or clear. It was what it was, and I did what I did. (It doesn't mean I will stop reading my yearly horoscope predictions for the next year) and yet, 2012 was quite an interesting and a challenging year.
But if I DO need to sum up this year somehow, then I will say that 2012 was the year of Places and People. After all, it is the people you meet through your journeys to make them memorable.
I have travelled to Vietnam in February, a country I've always wanted to visit.
An article I read about the Vietnamese food and an image of the lanterns festival I saw in a Nikon magazine, made me book a flight in a short notice and plan my trip by talking to Juliette, my friend, who used to live in Hanoi few years ago and talking to my friend Meirav, who was convinced I can get great images for my portfolio.
As much as I didn't plan my trip, one thing was planned for sure; I wanted to be in HoiAn on February 5th for the first full moon of the New Year. It was one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen to welcome the New Year in Vietnam, and if you ever plan a trip there, you should definitely consider it. In Vietnam I was exposed to great street food, even though there were places I couldn't believe I would eat there, and yet, I survived it and the food was delicious. I met some interesting people, some were travelers like me, I took a midnight train from Hanoi to Sapa, just to realize Sapa was so cloudy and foggy. I got so antsy and impatient to go back that I've decided to take a midnight train back on the same day. I was exposed to the un-explained rhythm of the scooters and motorcycles, drank a lot of condense milk (just to realize afterwards how fatty it was) and most important, took tons of pictures.
After Vietnam, on my way back to New York, I had a stop over in Tokyo.
At first, I was supposed to stay in Tokyo only for a 10 hours time in between flights, but Alfredo, one of my close friends who used to live there for few months, encouraged me to stay longer 'because if you are already in the area…why not to stay?' He was so right! I was in Tokyo for 72 hours and slept only four hours a night. Tokyo was like a dream come true. Like New York but on Steroids.
As much as Tokyo is crowded and massive and, obviously, I saw only the tip of it, serendipity took a place and led me to have some really great experiences. I was shooting two! articles in three days, and a random conversation with a local fashionista, got me into the hard core of the fashion scene in Tokyo. Never imagined I will do so much in such a short time. To balance out the craziness of this city, Meri, a Japanese friend who I met online and finally got the chance to meet in person, took me to a high-end tea ceremony in Ginza. Even though I didn't understand a word, I was having the time of my life.
This year I have been to Paris three times!!!
Combining business and pleasure, Paris is becoming one of my most favorite cities (after Manhattan, of course) a city I aim to live in for a few months and experience the 'La Vie en Rose'. Whenever I have the opportunity, I will go to Paris. Even if it is for a short while. Three times in Paris this year, I had the opportunity to live like a local in different arrondissements and experience the city in so many different ways.
In March I was staying in Montparnasse. I was writing and shooting an article about the design scene in Paris and thanks to some insider information from my friend Anne, who lives in Paris and blogs about it, I got to shoot some new locations, a beautiful Philip Starck's hotel and some great concept stores.
In June I traveled to Paris mostly to celebrate my birthday in the city of lights but also to shoot some great Parisian apartments. My sister came from Tel Aviv and I came from New York and we met right in the heart of the city, in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Paris; the Northern Marais (NoMa). Even though it rained on my birthday, that day was very special and an eye opener. During my week in Paris, I met so many new people (some became really dear to me) I met and followed one of my favorite Street Artist and participated in a real French Cooking class.
In October I visited Paris again. This time it was a way different experience than what I knew before. I was invited by Tonya to document with my camera a group of great women who came to Paris to learn how to French Kiss their lives and fall in love with themselves again. Where else if not in Paris, will your senses be alerted and awaken? During this visit I've stayed in the high-end 16th arrondissement where I could see the Eifel tower glittering through the living-room's window and the Arc de Triumph on my way to the Metro station. I was exposed to great restaurants (eight-course dinner, for example) learned some fashion secrets from a real Parisian stylist and finally understood what behind a great perfumes and scents.
These Paris' glimpses were also a great opportunities to finally meet the people I knew from the online world in reality. (Greg, Ben, Lindsey, Daniel, Gale, Yetunde, Eric and Chef Constance to name a few) Even though these glimpses were short, I am so grateful for these opportunities.
In June I also visited Lisbon for the first time.
I've always wanted to visit this city and I can't pinpoint exactly on the reason. Curiosity for sure. I've stayed 48 hours in Lisbon and did so much. I let serendipity play its tricks again and a random turn led me to discover one of the most beautiful castles in Lisbon, write an article about it and become friends with its owner. I traveled to Lisbon with zero expectations but discovered so much. A recommendation from a hotel manager to visit Pharmacia, one of the trendiest restaurants in the city, grabbed my interest to find this place and shoot it. It granted me my debut picture in Travel +Leisure Magazine on November and a private tour by one of the restaurant owners.
And then in September a stop over in Rome, the Eternal City.
I haven't been to Rome for over five years as I was quite reluctant that some nostalgic moments will get over me. But this current trip to Rome eventually was a closing circle of the past. I met with my Italian friend and colleague Peter and we scrolled the streets of beautiful Trastevere (how did I miss this neighborhood in my previous visit?) and for a second I felt like a character in Woody Allen's movie 'To Rome with Love'. I stayed in a great vintage hotel just in the smack of the Colosseum area and yes…I became friends with the owner as well.
But the highlight of my Italian jump (beside missing my suitcase for most of my stay) was a day in Naples.
I admit. I swore to go to Naples in my next opportunity I visit Italy again and so it happened in September. My main goal was to shoot laundry for my on going photography project 'Intimacy under the Wires' but my private tour guide Marina, showed me so much of this ambiguous city that one day was surely not enough and left me with a desire to visit this city again.
In between, I've spent some time in Tel Aviv.
Even though I am an Israeli, I still can't call myself a local in Tel Aviv. Spending my recent years in New York and spending the holidays in Tel Aviv still doesn't grant me that title. Not yet. I enjoy being a semi-tourist in Tel Aviv. Let my friends guide me. Show me new places, recommend me on some great restaurants and even take me for a graffiti tour around. Don't get me wrong. I am not a stranger in Tel Aviv, but these little discoveries make my stay a little bit more enjoyable. This year I had the honor to have my picture featured on the cover of Hemisphere Travel Magazine and a four-double spread feature in Resource Magazine, in case you are planning your next photo production in this neve-sleep-city.
And then, New York, of course.
I love discovering new places, streets, locations, restaurants, bars and so on so forth in the city I live in. Can't think of anything in specific but I just enjoy these moments when I take my camera out of my bag to capture some of my favorite frames. I can't sum up New York for this year. New York has been and will always be a great challenging ride.
As much as I met new and interesting people and made some new friends, there were few friends who disappeared and few I had to let go. That's the Nature of Relationships, I guess, and as I've learned from past experience, I shouldn't regret it. People come and go for a reason.
Starting tomorrow, I'm sure I will read all the yearly horoscope predictions for 2013. I will probably read the Hebrew and English versions as well.
New Year's resolutions? It might be too presumptuous for now.
Meanwhile, I will take it one day at a time.
Happy New Year Everyone.
Today, 11 years ago, I came to New York.
It was not my first time (I was 20 years old, right after my army service) nor the second time (a trip with my sister after her travels in South America). It was the third time (I was 26 years old and a bit) but this time was not for a visit. This time was to stay.
I remember landing on the evening of December 30th at JFK airport with two suitcases, a camera and a few books. As much as I played it cool and calm, and obviously very excited for one of the greatest adventures of my life, I was also anxious as hell.
I also remember the brief conversation I had with a guy who was sitting next to me on the plane. (after all, it is a common thing we open our hearts to those sitting next to us on the flight, right?) He gave me some basic tips of 'how to survive the brutal winter in the city' and one address where I should buy my first NY coat (Paragon).
Today, but 11 years ago, when the immigration officer asked me what was the purpose of my visit, I wanted to tell him that 'First, I'll take Manhattan' but I quickly realized that immigration officers don't always get my jokes.
I remember on that cold evening of December 30th, I took the Super Shuttle blue van from JFK and handed the driver a note with an address I have never been in. It was somewhere in Kips Bay on the East Side of the city. The taxi winded through Manhattan to get the passengers to their destinations and at some point it crossed the Theater District, just when the crowds spilled out from the theaters to the cold streets. I remember I was so dazzled by all the lights and the flashy signs, that I promised myself not to live in such a busy bustling area.
Well, so I promised! Who knew that a month and a half later I would find a cute apartment in Midtown Manhattan just a few blocks away from the Theater District? And how naive I was to think there are places in Manhattan that are not crowded.
Today, but 11 years ago the days were post-September 11 and the streets of Manhattan were still covered with gray dust. Garbage and debris were everywhere. The walls in Grand Central station were covered with pictures of missing people and those who were lost. Three plus months after the Twin Towers fell down, people were still hoping to find survivors. In those days post September 11 every New Yorker who heard I am an Israeli looked at me with sympathy and tiredness in his eyes as saying 'Now I really understand what you the Israelis are going through…'
I think the New Yorkers saw a sense of security in me, security that came with my life experience…I really felt safe in Manhattan those days post September 11… but my safety feeling was easily replaced by a chilling discomfort, when I happened to wander into a pro-Palestine demonstration near the UN.
Today, but 11 years ago I was a typical version of a good and naive girl who thought that living abroad is a very brave and courageous thing to do. Since then a lot of things happened. Maybe tons. The naivety slowly faded away and with it I realized that the words 'Brave' and 'Courage' have so many other meanings.
When I came to New York City a good friend of mine told me that 'New York sucks you in Sivan, and you can't really resist its current…just go with the flow..' and as a swimmer, I know how it works; Just jump into the water and swim.
Since that day, this sentence echoes in my mind me every morning when I wake up. And it doesn't really matter if I go to swim or not.
Today. But 11 years ago.
Every morning when I come home from the pool, I walk through Columbus Circle and look up at the digital clock of CNN. I check the time, the current temperature and the date.
These daily habits have become part of my life. They make me laugh.
Every year, on the 30th of December, when I look at the date on the digital clock at Columbus Circle I call my sister or my parents to announce the number of years I have been living in New York City. It also became a habit.
Every year, on the 30th of December I look back at the year that has passed and measure all the things I have done. At the same time I also define my goals for the New Year ahead. New Year resolutions they call it here.
Every December 30th. Every year.
Wishing everyone a happy New Year and great New Year's resolutions. May all your dreams come true
…this is my New York through the years…
As I wrote in a previous post, the truth is that I don't know how to cook.
If you see me in a cooking class, it will not be a mistake or a fata morgana. I will be there for the sake of photographing first and eating after.
I was really happy to hear that Chef Constance from Cook'n With Class, whom I met few months ago during a Morning Market Class in Paris, was coming to NY, my hometown to teach a SeaFood class in Haven's Kitchen in the West Village.
Meet Chef Constance:
I admire Chef Constance for her charisma and how serious she is about food. The way she talks to people and explains them about the elements of the dish they are about to cook, the way she instructs how to use the cooking tools, and the way she does it both in French and in English, are all things I wish I could do. The only hint about her goofy and playful character is in her un-matching socks she is wearing.
She started cooking when she was eight years old. She used to make cakes every Wednesday in a pastry school. As she didn't want to go to Ballet classes, her mom made a deal with her: She could go to the cooking class if she would take a Ballet class as well. So she did.
When she turned 15, she started a culinary school for five years. She admits the school was quite demanding, but it was the best training to learn the reality of this job. Some of her training were in Le Bristol, Le Meurice and The Ritz, all five stars hotels in Paris. When school was over she headed to the Four Season Hotel in Palm Beach, in order to practice both her culinary skills outside of Paris and improve her English.
When she got back to Paris, she got hired as a chef for the American Embassy and the Unesco Ambassador and afterwards she was part of establishing a new restaurant with the sous chef she worked with in Le Bristol, called Le Cristal de Sel. Mind you, she was not even 30!
After eight years of cooking she joined Cook'n with Class as she felt she was ready to teach others how to cook. If you visit Paris, I highly recommend to book a cooking class with Chef Constance. If you can't make it to Paris yet, then check Chef Constance's blog where she shares all the good recipes and the techniques she learned all over the world.
She specializes in fish and sea food. As I share with her the love of swimming, Constance used to do swimming races during her Summer days so it was quite natural for her to go towards products from the Sea.
This is why she taught that great Scallop class in Haven's Kitchen.
The Location: Haven's Kitchen
Haven's Kitchen is a two-story-about to be-three stories space for cooking classes, events venue, a neighborhood's cafe and a gourmet shop. All in one place in West Village. It became a gathering place to reconnect people with food and the community. The classes varies from beginners, wine tasting, barbecue and grilling, Holiday cooking and seasonal classes. As the classes vary, so do the chefs. Constance is not a permanent resident but a guest from Paris. How great is that to be in New York, in such a great school with a chef all the way from Paris!
I love the design of Haven's Kitchen. The front of the store is a little cafe with a gourmet store and pantry. A tall wood table in the middle of the store, where people can sit, sip their coffees and read some cooking books, all left around on the tables. The pantry sells mostly Made in Brooklyn-Made in New York brands such as delicious jams, teas, chocolates, wines and honey. And then…the kitchen! Big working tables, tons of jars filled with herbs from all over the world, pans, pots, plates of all sizes, utensils and more. Such a well equipped space that makes the cooking seems so easy and obviously, enjoyable.
The second floor has a great space which is rented for some food venues and events and a wine tasting bar. The third floor will have more room for classes in the near future. The space is definitely a cooking Haven.
The Class: Sea Scallop
Even though it might sound easy, It takes longer to make Seas scallop poached into a lettuce leaf with creamy leeks and smoked bacon and Sea scallop roasted with a crust of parmesan cheese with baby spinach than eating it. And yet, all the eight women and the only man who were part of Constance's class, listened very carefully to what she said and followed her instructions.
In the end it was a lovely dish, accompanied with Baguette and butter, French wine and a citron flavored creamy dessert that Constance prepared in advance.
I wish the pictures could transfer the taste but meanwhile… if you want to try it at home, contact Constance for the recipes.
The first time I've heard about sisterMAG was few months ago, when Saloona, a blog platform in Israel I am writing for, invited Thea and Toni Neubauer (aka Sister Magazine) to participate in a blogger conference in Israel.
As I was not in Israel at that time, my girlfriend Einat from DesignBreak was telling me all about the Sisters and their doing. Since that time, I've started following Thea and Toni's magazine, and was amazed how these two were putting together such a great product. With time, sisterMAG became more and more familiar to me. I remember Anne from Pret a Voyager posted some images from The Hive in Berlin with Thea and Toni, same as Lindsey, from Lost in Cheeseland. So even without meeting Thea and Toni in person, thanks to my colleagues bloggers, I felt as I know The Sisters.
In my recent visit to Paris, Lindsey suggested I should contact sisterMAG and maybe contribute for their next issue. One thing led to another and I found myself writing a photographed article about Ospedale della Bambole, a hospital for dolls I've shot in my recent visit to Naples. The article is part of a series, The Crafters, which sisterMAG will probably continue in future issues.
To read the full article, please press on the link and make sure you subscribe to the magazine or download it to your iPad.
I'm so honored to have my story featured in the Christmas issue. 300 plus pages of great inspiration!
Happy Holidays!
You know it is the Holiday Season in New York by the window displays in the big department stores. A week before ThanksGiving, the windows, which were covered and under constructions, are getting revealed and unveiled with its Christmas decorations.
I must admit that from all Midtown department stores windows displays, Bergdorf Goodman is, by far, the most creative and interesting one. It has been like that for years. And yet, if there is a trend in this year holiday window displays, it has something to do with interactivity.
David Hoey, the creative guru of Bergdorf Goodman's windows' display was inspired this year by the Jazz Age. In an audio tour he talks about The BG Follies of 2012, and how he was inspired by entertainments such as the Ziegfeld Follies, Vaudeville revues and Busby Berkeley's Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
Act I: By Request
In this first window, there is a black and white homage to Marilyn Monroe in Billy Wilder's movie Some Like It Hot. The Window is featuring a bird's eye view of fashion from Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip and Elie Saab. The bird's eye perspective, according to Hoey, is a well known trick in the design world and in the window displays' arene and his creative team loves to use that perspective.
Act II: Naughty and Nice
The second window is a tribute to burlesque performer Sally Rand, the inventor of the risque fan dance. The main and only character in this window is covered in thousands of white feathers, used as a mosaic and was constructed feather by feather (!!!) I can't even imagine the patience needed for this entirely white window.
Act III
The third window showcases a collection of mid-century miniature American mannequins once used for display and merchandising, as well as for sewing practice. It is already well known that David spends months over months, building up these collections until the time is right to use them. So this year Hoey decided it was the right time to use his miniature mannequins collection as 1920s Ziegfeld Follies girls on fifteen miniature stage reproductions made from replica 18th-Century wood moulding in A Cast of a Thousands.
Act IV, Daredevil Act
The forth window (which is my favorite) is Bergdorf Goodman's novelty act, featuring a runway look from Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen's Spring 2013 runway collection. As David said, every show needs a novelty act, and Bergdorf Goodman's highlight this year is the 24 plaster dogs performing every trick under the sun. 'Our windows are a practice in making the impossible possible — in twisting complexities to new levels by using old-world craftsmanship and artistry' David says. Every surface of Act IV is covered in gold and silver leaf. I just love the red and gold combination and the dogs' character.
Act V, The Finale
The fifth window's installation, is a giant mirrored, rotating kaleidoscope. David and his team were sketching prototypes until the team discovered that beveled mirrors moving in both clockwise and counterclockwise movement created the best result. Approximately 1,000 individually beveled mirrors were used to create this kaleidoscope set into motion by seven separate rotating motors. The effect should be dizzying, psychedelic… an homage to Busby Berkeley's overhead kaleidoscopic camera shot seen in Footlight Parade. To complement the mirrored effect in this duo act are two custom-created gowns from Naeem Khan.
Make sure to check out the Behind the Scene of Bergdorf Goodman's Holiday windows. You will be amazed of how many people, hours and thoughts are invested in this experience called Bergdorf Goodman Christmas Display. The crew has been working for weeks but the theme has been thought for months already.
The windows will be up till January 3, so if you are in New York, make sure to see them.
Happy Holidays!
While most of the Travel magazines are publishing either Winter Getaways vacations or things to do and see during the Holiday season these days, Trunk magazine is staying loyal to its purpose of 'presenting an artful yet unvarnished look at how its writers and photographers travel'.
The magazine is quite new. The Fall/Winter 2012 issue is just the third one, but the buzz and the excitements around it are quite high. I remember how curious I got when I first saw Trunk's first issue few months ago, and how I was trying to find out who were the creative minds behind it.
David Cicconi, a former Photo director at Travel+Leisure, is the founder and creative director of Trunk. It definitely takes a lot of courage to start a new print magazine while the digital age is taking over, but it seems that for the beauty and aesthetic of Trunk images, only print will give it justice. To read an interview with David, talking about his magazine and his creative decisions, please read here and here.
I personally met David over a year ago. We met in a French coffee shop in Brooklyn and I asked him tons of questions. He is the one who helped me tremendously to come up with my initial Travel portfolio, and thanks to him, I got to understand better what the travel editors are looking for.
So if you are looking for a great gift to give yourselves or to others, or if you are travel buffs (like me) and want to indulge in a different kind of a travel magazine, do yourself a favor; get a copy of Trunk magazine or start with following it on facebook and twitter.
Because after all… the world IS a fine place…


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Coffee and handshakes
Learn how the best practitioners in the industry are getting results. We bring you 100% practical and actionable content. All speakers are hand-picked and world class. Learn what's working for them and start getting results like the best.
✓ Practical advice that you can implement right away
✓ Every speaker is a practitioner and a respected industry leader
✓ Designed for networking: 3 parties for connecting with peers
The event starts in the morning of June 16. Get yourself to Tallinn the night before, and come to the pre-party!
World Class Speakers: People Who Know Their Stuff
Growth Driven Chief Operating Officer
Morgan Brown is a startup marketing veteran with more than 15 years helping early stage companies find traction and breakout growth.
Growth Marketing Advisor
I help organizations catapult ROI and get an average 4X more out of existing marketing efforts through better understanding of customers and persuasive psychology.
Growth & Content Marketer @ Web Profits
Co-founder of Web Profits, a growth marketing agency helping companies with greatest marketing strategy to fuel their businesses. Sujan has 13+ years of marketing experience
Principal @ CXL
Founder of CXL and CXL Institute. Conversion optimization champion. Speaker, author, optimizer. He calls your bullshit.
Managing partner @ AGConsult
Els creates online strategie for large organizations. She does user research for companies like Bridgestone and Orange to improve their websites and online strategy.
Founder and Executive Chairman @ Multiplica
20+ years of experience in marketing. Specialized in providing digital marketing expertise for travel, e-commerce and financial institutions throughout the US and Europe.
Head of Product @ Balinea
Customer advocate - I love when our team delivers products that fulfill an actual customer need and grow the business significantly at the same time.
Chief Psychology Officer @ Euroflorist
Cognitive Psychologist, Data Driven Customer Experience Engineer and a Digital Native. I love testing hypotheses about human behavior in online environments and building communities.
Principal Designer, Booking.com
In Erin's 4+ years working at Booking.com, she's run over 1,200 A/B tests. From concept generation to technical implementation--the whole way through to analysis and decision making, she's gained invaluable insights about each step in the optimization process.
CEO @ Conversion.com
Stephen is one of the most well-known CRO influencers thanks to his many client successes and industry insights.
Optimization expert, CEO of Web Arts
Co-Founder of Global Optimization Group, Author, Assistant Professor, Entrepreneur, Growth Marketer, Dad, Piano-Player
CEO @ CareerFoundry
Co-Founder of CareerFoundry, online school for UX Training. Dedicated to educating the digital talent, helping people build a career they love and promoting UX.
Lean UX @ IdeaHackers.nl
Creator of Problem-Solution fit canvas. She helps get practical insights into customer state limitations and decision-making process.
Marketing at Shopify Plus
Tommy Walker is the Editor in Chief of the Shopify Plus blog and former editor of CXL.
Professor & Google Analytics Consultant @ Jeffalytics
Jeff manages millions in dollars in online advertising spend every year. I advise some of the biggest brands in the world on how to best approach interactive marketing strategy.
VP Product Analytics @ Zalando SE
Zalando is conquering the world and Christoph is the man pulling the strings.
Co-Founder @ Analytics Pros
I love data - it's the sum of human interactions around us and in the digital world we live in, data tells the story of those interactions. What matters is finding the truth contained within it.
UX Designer @ Doberman
UX Designer with experience from the media industry. She has a deep understanding of different screen formats. She combines this with technical depth and flare for user research.
CEO of IMPACT
Founder of one of the top inbound marketing agencies in the United States.
Founder of Online Dialogue
Founder of Online Dialogue, has crazy hair and is optimizing websites since 1996. First his own, now for companies that have a little more users than 34.
Plan to get to Tallinn on June 15. City tour at 5pm and pre-party at 7pm!
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Companies want to go and grow faster, but too many of them are stuck in the same way of doing business, with siloed teams and limited ability to change outcomes. In this talk, Morgan will discuss how companies can transform themselves into true growth organizations by building growth teams and establishing a new process and cadence for growth. Examples from BitTorrent, Facebok, Uber and Morgan's own experience.
Food and networking
In 2015, IMPACT already had a popular blog with 50,000 monthly readers. From that blog, we generated a customer every couple of months, but knew it could be better.
This is a case study on how we applied all 6 steps of the ResearchXL model to increase traffic to 250,000 / mo, increase our subscriber conversion rate by 50%, and increase overall revenue from content marketing by 4x.
Coffee break with snacks
How to predict the needs of your customers without knowing them
How to bring data-informed decision making to the next level? You need to start by creating and fostering a culture of data-informed product development.
Coffee break with snacks
How to get better insights out of GA through analysis of individual user experiences and discovery of larger macro patterns within that help identify larger problems."
There is so much talk in the market about attribution that it's a magic bullet, and I don't think it's really that special for 99% of companies. I was thinking of showing where attribution doesn't make sense, then building to a situation where it does make sense for a company (as they get bigger). Showing why it's not important and mixing in alternatives along the way.
Beer on us
Party at the event venue. Music, drinks, socializing.
Morning coffee with snacks
With today's emphasis on quantitative research and (big) data, it's easy to forget the web is really about people. Qualitative user research is a great way to get to know the people who use your sites or apps better. Knowing when to use which user research method and for which purpose is key. In this session Els will talk about the differences between various user testing methods and show you some interesting tools. Because knowing what makes your customers tick, is crucial for online success.
Nicolas will discuss how he and his team have been able to improve results in companies. What went well and what went wrong, and what would we do differently. Some of the questions I will speak about are: How to set up up the right mindset in your internal team? How can I bring innovation in my testing? How can I make a i positive impact on my customer by making them an part of the test? What is the best way to get some real value of your partnerships?
You will get some ideas that you will be able to apply at your work, and hopefully get some inspiration to come up with some new ones on your own after the keynote.
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You read blog articles and go to conferences where experts from big companies or agencies tell you how to run the best-in-class AB testing program.
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Thanks Burcu for the recipe! I love lentil! Will try this one out soon! :)ReplyDelete
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You can find chili paste, (which I gather, is the same as pepper paste), in the Asian section of your grocery store or at an Asian store. It is called Sambal Oelek. Make sure that you get the paste without garlic! And yes, it is hot. You could adjust pepper paste to taste.
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The pepper paste is not the hot spicy one, it's called 'sweet red pepper' paste which is made from the big red bell peppers. The cook them normally by baking them, skin them and the puree them. If you use the spicy hot pepper paste then I would really reduce the amount you put to maybe 1 to 2 teaspoons. (Tatlı Kırmızı Biber Salçası is roughly what it is called in turkish which is rouly translated to 'sweet red pepper paste/puree'.)ReplyDelete
(All of your recipes are delicious and I trust this site the most for reliability that a recipe will be delicious. So, from an English girl with a Turkish husband, living in Turkey and trying to cook Turkish food everyday, I thank you very much, I cannot tell you how much you have helped my relationship with my husband... Çok teşekkür ediyorum ablacim, elinizi sağlık (sorry for my spelling, I am learning:))
Yummy soup. Thanks for sharing recipe here with us, it is really helpful. Keep updating with more post.ReplyDelete
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Thank you, Burcu for this lovely recipe. As in our home we do not eat very often lentils and we should as a rule we decided to have lentils every first day in the month. So, this is the soup I will prepare for 1st of March! And also am very eager and curious to try the sizzle mint. Sounds really very delicious.ReplyDelete


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A Hidden Oasis in the Heart of Grace Bay(56 Reviews)
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- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Sleeps:6
- Bedrooms:2
- Bathrooms:1.5
- Property type:Townhome
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Ask Owner
- Wheel chair accessible:N/A
About the Property
2 bedrom, 1 1/2 bath townhome - 5 minute walk to the beach, pool, gardens
The amenities that are close to my townhouse are almost too numerous to mention...
There are no fewer than 20 amazing restaurants to choose from within a 5 minute walk. If you feel like something casual, you can saunter over to 'Big Al's' for a burger, or either of the two pizza places down the road. If you feel like something exotic, you can choose Thai or Japanese, both are within 500 feet of Island Club. If you want some fine dining, Bella Luna is only a 2 minute walk...Hemingway's or Coco Bistro are within 5 minutes. Or, if you are on a budget, the new Gourmet IGA grocery store is only 5 minutes away - you can make something at home and catch a movie on the satellite TV.
In addition to shopping, there are also many diving and tour operators within the Grace Bay area who will be happy to take you on whatever excursion you want - you can even go horseback riding nearby! If you are a golfer, I can help you get set up with some discounted rates at the golf course that is less than a mile away.
With everything so closeby, you definitely don't need a car to stay at the townhouse, but if you wanted to rent a car, scooter, or bicycle to explore the island a bit more - all of those options are available to you.
I do my best to give you all the comforts of home. For appliances, you have your own fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster among others. There are 2 TVs with satellite TV, a prepaid cell phone for you to use (with 100/min/day long distance available for just $20/week).
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Member since: 2013
Property Type
- Townhome
- On floor 1
- 1250 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 6
- Children Welcome
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Car Available
- Concierge
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Other Amenities
DVD Player:
Available free of charge from the office on request....moreless
Small selection of board games available to use - check with the office for more details....moreless
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Arboretum
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Duty Free Shops
- Marina
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Laundromat
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Eco Tourism
- Gambling Casinos
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
- Photography
- Scenic Drives
- Shelling
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
Location Type
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Deepsea Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Fishing
- Golf
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- Seating for 6 people
- Air Conditioning:
- Clothes Dryer:
- Fitness Room / Equipment:
- Hair Dryer
- Internet:
- Iron & Board
Linens Provided:
All linens provided. Please advise prior to arrival if you require the sofabed to be prepared....moreless
- Living Room
You don't need a car, but are welcome to park one if you get it....moreless
prepaid cell phone provided with $5-10 available and you can top up as needed. 100 min/day to US/Canada/UK available for only $20/week...moreless
Towels Provided:
Bath, Pool, Beach towels are provided and can be exchanged as required....moreless
- Washing Machine:
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
We do have dishwashers in our 3 bedroom units if you wanted to upgrade....moreless
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Balcony:
- Bicycles:
I don't have one, but you can rent one right across the road!...moreless
Deck / Patio:
Patio doors off the living room open on to the inner courtyard & pool area....moreless
available at the golf course - about 1 mile away....moreless
Kayak / Canoe:
I have kayaks available at my villa in Chalk Sound if you wanted to kayak around Chalk Sound for a 1/2 day or day, just let me know....moreless
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool
Building Type
- Building
RatesCurrency Conversion
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|Monthly *
Summer 2017
May 20 - Sep 10, 2017
3 night min stay
Fall 2017
Oct 7 - Dec 15, 2017
3 night min stay
Dec 16 - Jan 6, 2018
3 night min stay
Spring 2018
Jan 7 - Apr 30, 2018
3 night min stay
Summer 2018
May 1 - Sep 8, 2018
3 night min stay
Dec 15 - Jan 6, 2019
3 night min stay
My Standard Rate
3 night min stay
Additional information about rental rates
- Refundable Damage Deposit $500
- Tax Rate 12%
The rental is non-refundable. Damage deposit is returned back to the card charged within 15 days of check out.
Owner's cancellation policy:
Cancelled bookings will not receive a refund.
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Car: Not Necessary
My townhouse is located in the heart of Grace Bay, miles of white sandy beach only 2 blocks (5 min) away and also has beautiful enclosed courtyard with a pool. There are at least 20 restaurants (many of them 5-star) and lots of great shops all in walking distance.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2014
About the owner: I live and work in Toronto, Canada, but my family and I fell in love with the beautiful beaches and amazing climate of Turks & Caicos so have bought a few properties on the island that we can use as a getaway for us, share with or our friends/family, or rent out.
Why the Owner Chose Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Islands:
We have our villa in the Chalk Sound area with amazing views of the turquoise water there (www.vrbo.com/505937), and another beachfront condo at Northwest Point (www.vrbo.com/506009), but some of our friends and family don't want to have to rent a car, so we thought this townhome would be an amazing alternative in the heart of Grace Bay.
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome:
You will not likely find anything that is in the heart of Grace Bay, but where you can still feel relaxed and 'away from it all' by simply hanging out at the pool. I used to hate having to fight for a chair by the pool at resorts where they have 500 rooms and 1 pool. This entire complex only has 24 town homes!
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- Primary: 4166251112 625-1112
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Grace Bay Beach - less than 5 minutes away!
A glimpse through the gate to the courtyard.
alternate view of pool and loungers
With only 24 units in the complex, no need to get up at 6am to reserve a lounger
master bedroom - queen bed
relax and enjoy the view from upper balcony that overlooks the courtyard & pool.
full bath upstairs
Kitchen (if you need to use it with dozens of restaurants in walking distance!
living/dining room, patio doors open to your own patio in the pool/courtyard.
living/dining in alternate unit we have available for rent (TV upgraded now!)
lounge or dine poolside - you choose... Kiddy pool for the little ones too.
Google map that shows beach access distance & time.
Gated entrance to interior courtyard - very unassuming.
view of pool and courtyard from private bbq/patio area.
view of all the seating options by the pool
looking back towards the pool house and entrance to courtyard.
balcony and view from master bedroom
view from balcony of master bedroom in another unit
2nd bedroom with 2 twin beds - can also combine into a king if you prefer
view of kitchen and dining room, entrance
2pce bathroom main floor
enjoy some time in one of the 3 hammock swings.
outdoor patio dining area with private grill/bbq
an aerial view - 2.5 blocks to the beach! 10 restaurants within this view alone
This listing was first published here in 2014.
Date last modified - Monday, April 24, 2017
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Insurers launched a savage attack on the Government yesterday, accusing ministers of "letting down millions of homeowners and businesses" over flood defences.
In a strongly worded statement, the director general of the Association of British Insurers, Stephen Haddrill, said: "The insurance industry is helping tens of thousands of people affected by flooding this summer, but the Government has now failed to play its part. Millions of homeowners and businesses around the country have been let down by the Government's failure to commit sufficient money to new and improved flood defences."
The ABI was infuriated after it emerged that the Government's repeatedly announced promise to increase spending to £800m by 2011 would see most of the extra money coming in the later years rather than now, when the ABI believes it is needed.
Its statement is significant because the organisation has long attempted to work with ministers and has for many years sought to avoid public confrontation. However, patience is wearing thin, with the industry paying out more than £2bn to cover the summer's floods. Cover against floods has to be bought separately on the Continent and houses on flood plains are often not covered at all.
A spokesman for the ABI said the industry would "fight to retain" its agreement with the Government that gives people living on flood plains in Britain cover as long as defences are adequate. But he pointed to a recent National Audit Office report which found that half of the country's defences are in need of repair, and warned that people could lose cover if defences were inadequate.
The ABI added that ministers had "failed to grasp the importance of improving Britain's flood defences in the wake of the devastating floods across the UK".
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Unit Two Lesson Fourteen
The Federalist Position in the Debate on Ratification
Constitutional Conventions called in all 13 states to consider the Constitution. Each state would debate if they would approve this new form of government The Federalists and Anti-Federalists sent representative to each government to present their case Debates were held at the state constitutional conventions and in town squares across each state Both sides wrote to newspapers and printed up pamphlets to sway public opinion to their point of view (biased) The Federalist Papers are still considered the paramount writings on the form of democracy that America is built upon Ratification Debate
Key Leaders for each side
Federalists George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison Anti-Federalists Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Mason Key Leaders for each side
Key Points for each side
The Anti-Federalists It gave too much power to the national government at the expense of the state governments. There was no bill of rights. The national government could maintain an army in peacetime. Congress, because of the `necessary and proper clause,' wielded too much power. The executive branch held too much power. The Federalists The separation of powers into three independent branches protected the rights of the people. Each branch represents a different aspect of the people, and because all three branches are equal, no one group can assume control over another. A listing of rights can be a dangerous thing. If the national government were to protect specific listed rights, what would stop it from violating rights other than the listed ones? Since we can't list all the rights, the Federalists argued that it's better to list none at all. Key Points for each side
Federalist Strategies
Wanted to get out ahead of the Anti-Federalists Believed if state conventions were held quickly, the Ant- Federalists would not be ready The State Debates lasted 10 months A tense and bitter political struggle 3 men led the charge Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, & James Madison Published essays in newspapers "the Federalist Papers" Listed reasons to support the Constitution and the type of republic it created (biased/propaganda) Addressed the key points the Anti-Federalists would make, chiefly that there was no BILL OF RIGHTS Only highlighted the good points of the structure and function of the new government, didn't mention the areas of conflict Federalist Strategies
Federalist Response to the Anti-Federalist's fears of a Large Republic
AF- a large republic could not be sustained over a large, diverse nation Federalist Paper #10 – FACTION – any group that placed its own interest ahead of the common good was what was the problem, not the republic If the faction was the minority, the majority could simply outvote it If the faction was the majority, the risk of majority tyranny arose. Democracy would fail the common good Majority tyranny a risk in a small, homogeneous society too. In fact, the risk was higher. If unopposed, the majority could ignore the common good in their own self-interest The benefits of a large diverse republic was the different factions Good representation "refined" public views by filtering out ideas based solely on self-interest Federalist Response to the Anti-Federalist's fears of a Large Republic
Central Argument of the Federalists
Civic Virtue can no longer be relied on as the sole support of a government that can protect people's rights and promote their welfare Greatest danger to the common good and the natural rights of citizens is the pursuit of selfish interests Many states had passed laws that helped those in need at the cost of others (common good) Federal government of a diverse country could not solely rely on civic virtue to protect rights and to promote the common good. Many interests and factions would act as a check, no one would dominate Central Argument of the Federalists
Central Argument of the Federalists
The way the Constitution organized the government, including the separation of powers and checks and balances, is the best way to promote the goals of republicanism Rights protected by the complicated system of checks and balances and federalism By filtering the peoples' vote thru the state legislatures (Senate) and the Electoral College (President), it ensured good choices of leaders Central Argument of the Federalists
Central Argument of the Federalists
3) The representation of different interests in the government will protect basic rights * The 3 branches would ensure different voices were heard, distributing the powers of the government 1) Legislative : Peoples' voice in the House of Representatives. The Senate was the voice of the states 2) Executive: National interests were taken into consideration, chosen from prominent leaders 3) Judicial: Good judgement over the national government free from the political game. Responsible ONLY TO THE CONSTITUTION Central Argument of the Federalists
How did Ratification succeed?
By June 1788 – 9 states had ratified the Constitution, enough for it to take effect But New York and Virginia had not and without them, the US could not survive as a nation Federalists and Anti-Federalists made a deal, before that state constitutional conventions, that the first act of the new Congress would be to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution Anti-Federalists main disagreement was now gone. New York and Virginia quickly ratified. But there were still debates. North Carolina held out until the Bill of Rights were officially amended to the Constitution. Rhode Island held out until economic sanctions were threatened by new President George Washington How did Ratification succeed?
Summary This essay, the first of Madison's contributions to the series, was a rather long development of the theme that a well-constructed union would break and control the violence of faction, a "dangerous vice" in popular governments. Defined by Madison, a faction was a number of citizens, whether a majority or minority, who were united and activated "by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." There were two ways of removing the causes of factions, or political parties. The first was to destroy the liberty essential to their existence. This remedy would be worse than the disease. The second was to give everyone the same opinions, passions, and interests. This was impossible. Woven into the fabric of all societies, deeply planted in the very nature of man, were conflicting ideas, interests, and passions. The greatest source of factions had always been the various and unequal distribution of property, said Madison: Those who hold, and those who are without property, have ever formed distinct interests in society. Those who are creditors, and those who are debtors, a landed interest, a manufacturing interest, a mercantile interest, a monied interest, with many lesser interests, grow up of necessity in civilized nations, and divide them into different classes, actuated by different sentiments and views. The regulation of these various and interfering interests forms the principal task of modern Legislation. The inference to which we are brought, is, that the causes of faction cannot be removed; and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its effects. Such effects could be better controlled in a large society under a representative form of government than in a small society under a popular form of government. The proposed constitution would check the power of factions by balancing one against the other. Factious leaders might "kindle a flame" in one state, but would be unable to spread a general conflagration throughout the states. "A rage for paper money, for abolition of debts, for an equal division of property, or for any other improper or wicked project, . . ." was not likely to spread if those professing themselves republicans showed zeal in "supporting the character of Federalists." Analysis Madison's definition of a "faction," or political party, is interesting and most significant in view of the fact that Madison soon ceased to be one of the Federalists who believed in a one-party system, and became Jefferson's most active lieutenant in organizing in opposition the Democratic-Republican Party, which was strongly Anti-Federalist and took power after 1800. Federalist #10
Unit Two Essay: Answer 2 of the essays below (10 points each)
HOW DID THE CONSTITUTION LIMIT GOVERNMENT POWER TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS WHILE PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD? Why did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree on whether the Constitution sufficiently protected individual rights and promoted the common good? What responsibilities, if any, do citizens have for seeing that individual rights are protected and the common good is promoted? WHAT WERE THE MAJOR CONFLICTS AT THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND HOW WERE THEY RESOLVED? What are arguments can you make for and against giving each state the right to send the same number of members to the Senate? What arguments can you make for and against including the 3/5ths clause and the fugitive slave clause in the Constitution? WHAT WERE THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FEDERALISTS AND THE ANTI-FEDERALISTS? How did the arguments of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists reflect their points of view regarding natural rights, republicanism, and the powers of the states? Why are the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates still relevant today? UNIT TWO ESSAYS
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"Where did you find that burger?"
Dean crumpled up the waxed paper his double cheese mushroom burger had been wrapped in and shot it into the trash can. Snagging one of the last remaining garlic potato wedges, he sank back into the chair.
"Little place on the edge of town. Guy at the gas station recommended it. Actually, it was a butcher shop with a little diner attached." Clint was finishing his notes; he'd picked Dean's brain about the power of alphas, concerned that H.Y.D.R.A. was gathering blood samples from various monsters for genetic manipulation. Reaching for the bag on the floor, he pulled out a white box and slid it onto the small hotel room table. "Next door was a bakery. Best pie in town, I hear."
"Pie? You brought pie? Dude," Dean's eyes lit up as Clint opened the box. "What kind?"
"I couldn't decide. So half is cherry and the other is chocolate silk. Oh, and some whipped cream to go with it." There were plates and folks too, and he had a plastic server provided by the store. "I figured you'd like one of them."
"It's pie, Clint." Dean's voice was almost reverent as he served himself a piece of cherry pie. "Bring on the whipped cream, man." The first forkful of pie went into his mouth; he closed his eyes as the sweet but slight bite of cherry hit his taste buds. "Oh, god, that's good."
When Dean opened his eyes, Clint was staring at him, fork of chocolate pie halfway to his mouth, arousal unmistakable in his blue-green eyes. Taking another bite, Dean slid the fork in his mouth, feeling the juice dribbling from the corner of his lips; he swallowed, and then caught the excess with his thumb, sucking it into his mouth to lick it clean, all the while keeping his eyes on Clint.
"Aren't you going to eat that?" he asked all innocence. Sam had left just after Clint called to do some 'research,' and Dean hadn't been entirely sure how to play the situation. But, damn it, Clint had brought him pie.
Clint ate the bite and dropped his fork back onto his plate. "I was going to be good, all business."
"Bullshit. You brought cheeseburger and pie. You knew exactly what you were doing." Dean challenged.
"Yeah, I admit I was thinking about it when I got the whipped cream. And the chocolate pie." He skimmed his forefinger through the chocolate pie and offered it to Dean. "Want a taste?"
Dean leaned over and sucked the sweet filling off. "Pretty good, but I think the cherry is better. And whipped cream is sticky, by the way." He scooped up some cherry filling; Clint caught his wrist and licked every finger clean, then kissed his palm.
They stood at the same time, reaching for each other. Clint tangled his hand in Dean's shirt as Dean's hand wrapped around Clint's neck, tilting his head back; lips came together in a rush, noses bumping, as they shoved chairs back. Dean had missed the taste of Clint, the feel of his taut muscles under his hand as he splayed his fingers on Clint's chest; he'd never admit it, but he still dreamed about the time they'd spent together, waking up with a raging hard-on that he hid from Sam. Sometimes, he'd end up stroking himself until he came, imaging Clint was the one touching him.
"Why do you wear so many damn shirts," Clint grumbled as he pushed the first of Dean's shirts off his shoulders. Laughing, they undressed each other, taking the opportunity to caress as their fingers brushed bare skin. Dean maneuvered Clint back against the edge of the bed, and Clint obligingly sat down to kick off his boots while Dean shed his.
"Did I tell you how much I love pie?" Dean asked, picking up the plate and taking another big bite. "Sam calls it a fetish, says I'd rather eat pie than have sex. Never understood why I can't do both at the same time."
Clint leaned back on his elbows, already hard and erect, stomach muscles tight as he held himself up. "The cherries are going to leave a stain," he complained, scooting back from the edge.
"You could have gotten apple, so you're going to have to come up with some story to tell your team." Dean had no sympathy for Clint as he balanced the half-eaten pie on Clint's abdomen. With a wicked look, Dean rooted in the bag, pulling out the whipped cream. He broke the pie into pieces with the fork, spreading cherry filling up to Clint's nipples and down to the curls of his hair. Shaking the bottle, Dean squirted the cream on top of the red, oozing mess, the cold cream making Clint jump. "Damn it to hell, Clint. You really do look fucking good enough to eat."
He dropped down onto the bed beside Clint, lowered his mouth to Clint's nipple, covered with filling and cream, and began eating. Tongue first, flicking across the sensitive nub as he caught some cherries, and Clint's head fell back with a groan. Then open mouth pressed to Clint's chest, sucking lightly to get all the juice and bits of crust, teeth closing around the nipple and tugging lightly.
"Good god, Dean," Clint said, hooded eyes watching every move of Dean's mouth as he shifted to the other nipple, cleaning it off, the taste of cherries and Clint filling his mouth. Between bites, Dean wiped his mouth with his hand, catching juice on his fingers and then tracing Clint's lips with the sweet and sour flavor.
"It's only half a piece. Quit bitching." Dean made his way to Clint's belly button and pushed a cherry into the indentation before his tongue curled around it, dipping in to get all the bits, catching it with his teeth. Writhing beneath Dean's mouth, Clint ground out some choice words about Dean's method of eating pie, and Dean enjoyed every single second of it, the delicious dessert and Clint's anxiousness. Clint was achingly hard, liquid leaking when Dean lifted his head and arched a brow; Clint shook his head.
"Dean, that's going to be a sticky mess …" the words cut off as Dean's thumb and forefinger circled the engorged base of Clint's cock before he lapped up the last dribble of cherries then circled his sticky tongue around the velvety head. Sugar mixed with salt as he spread the pearly liquid along the cleft. Lips parted he sucked the length of Clint's cock into his mouth, cupping his balls with his other hand, squeezing.
Holding Clint steady, Dean slicked him up with his mouth, pushing down until the head bumped the back of his throat, and then pulling up, hollowing his cheeks with the pressure. One finger slid further down and circled the tight puckered muscle, teasing Clint mercilessly, as Clint thrust upwards into Dean's mouth. He kept the exquisite torture going as Clint's breathing hitched, his mouth open and head hung back, kept the wet heat of his mouth moving until he could feel the muscles of Clint's abs straining, arching , readying for a climax.
"Not yet," Dean pulled his mouth away, reaching behind him on the floor for his jeans. "There's chocolate silk to deal with."
Clint caught his arm and flipped Dean over, trapping him beneath him. "The chocolate's mine, remember? And no calling bullshit when you had this in your pocket." Opening Dean's hand, he took the tube of lube and tossed it on the bed. He reached back to the table for the slice of chocolate pie; taking a handful of the meringue and filling, he wrapped his whole hand around Dean's cock, slathering the cool stuff from root to tip. Then he sat back and licked the remains off of his fingers and palm; Dean watched as each finger was covered by Clint's lips and sucked in, his tongue cleaning between each. Clint slipped off the bed and he knelt on the floor, catching Dean's knees and pulling him to the edge, spreading his thighs apart so Dean was fully exposed. "Don't close your eyes. I want you to watch."
Dean could feel the intensity in Clint's eyes, heart speeding up as he tensed in anticipation; Clint's hands flexed on Dean's thighs, digging in and anchoring him wide open. The moment drew out and Dean thought he might come without Clint even touching him, but then Clint's tongue began to lick the pie off of him, and Dean was sure he was going to explode right there. That damn tongue, curling around him, lapping at the sensitive head, lips sucking every last bit of skin, pulling against the underside. He jumped when Clint ran his tongue to catch up some of the last scraps and moved up Dean's body, sexy challenging smile that made Dean want to roll him over and fuck him until Clint screamed, but all he could do was open his mouth and taste his own salty pre-come mixed with chocolate and Clint as he kissed him.
"Top or bottom?" Clint offered as he grabbed the tube. Sticky cocks rubbed against each other as he moved and Dean could barely think to answer the question.
"Get your fucking cock inside me. I get to fuck you senseless in the shower later."
"Holy hell, Dean," Clint dropped the cap and lube squirted onto Dean's chest. "Talk like that and I'm going to have to fuck you in the damn pie shop, customers be damned."
"Just fuckin' hurry." Dean lifted his hips up off the bed and started to slide away from the edge, but Clint grabbed his hips and held him in place; he propped Dean up on pillows until he was the right height, and then Clint settled on his heels.
"Want to see you come," Clint said, and Dean lost all ability to think as Clint bent and circled Dean's hole with his tongue.
"Clint." Dean's hands twisted the ugly orange bedspread at the sensation. "Fuck. Yes. Damn it." Fingers spread him and that wet tongue pushed inside; Dean's cock jerked and leaked, the invasion so erotic and hot that he couldn't stand it and had to beg. "Clint."
The man had the balls to chuckle as he replaced his tongue with a greasy finger. "A pie shop, Dean. One of those glass counters with racks of pies." The twist and push was designed to drive Dean crazy, and it certainly worked. Each twirl, brushing against the sides, roused him; he moved into the push, hips jolting. A second finger worked in and Clint scissored them, forcing Dean open. "Face down, Dean, so you can see the pies while I fuck you." He rose up on his knees, slathered more lube on his own cock, groaning as he touched himself. "Make you come all over the glass while I'm buried inside of you. And everyone can watch."
"Motherfucking son of a …." Dean's climax hit him, almost painful , torn from deep in his gut, long ropey strands shooting over his stomach; just as he hit the peak, Clint pushed his cock inside, and a second, even more powerful spasm wracked Dean. Thrusts pushed him back into the bed as Clint wrapped his arms under Dean's legs and bent him almost double; Dean could feel each plunge even as he continued to come, shudders shaking him, intense and overwhelming.
"Fuck, fuck, fuck you," Clint chanted as he rocked back and forth, finally impaling himself deep and hard inside as he shouted Dean's name.
"What the hell was that?" Dean groaned, pinned beneath Clint's weight; sticky, slick, and decidedly uncomfortable, he nudged Clint's shoulder.
"That was a bonafide fetish." Clint laughed as he lifted up on his hands, slipping out of Dean. "You, Dean Winchester, have a pie fetish."
"You have some in your hair." Dean managed a weak smile at the sight of the white meringue.
"Guess I'll have to take a shower then." Clint's eyes sparkled.
"Another slice of pie first. I'm not sixteen anymore. Going to need to fuel up for round two." Dean looked longingly at the box on the table. "Heat it up in the microwave. Warm cherry pie." The gleam in the green eyes matched Clint's. "That is, if you don't have to head out that soon."
"Morning's soon enough." With a proffered hand, Clint helped Dean sit up, and then opened the box.


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