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During the train ride before third year Harry has a close encounter with a dementor that causes him to absorb the soul fragment within him, granting both knowledge and power. Features Harry with a ...
Chapter Forty
by Lionheart
I find it endlessly ironic that we amateurs are held to higher standards than the professionals.
Anti-Note rant added to ANs on previous chapter, if you care to see it.
Breakfast was an unusually subdued affair, what with the Headmaster having run screaming from the Head Table, and all the unease from the upset the previous day. Even though the majority could remember nothing of what had gone on, there were still disturbing signs, such as belongings having been left about by folks escaping in haste. Also, a prominent section of the school was at least aware of what day it was, and thus had unresolved questions about what had gone on the previous day that they could not recall- like the librarian missing her books that ought to have been returned.
Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your point of view, their muggle studies professor was one of those who'd escaped. So Hermione, who found she liked teaching when she'd been impersonating Trelawney, simply saw her chance when she noticed the Deputy Headmistress fretting over what to do about the aura of unease, and went up and offered her a suggestion.
Smiles and nods could be seen on both parties.
Soon the Deputy Headmistress had stood up and rung her spoon against her glass for attention, which she received. She then announced, "Please remain in your seats after breakfast, everyone. Since Professor Burbage has left us to pursue a career at nasal exploration," and here the Fey Trio had to bite their lips to avoid exploding in laughter at the lame excuses the cover-up team had thought up! "We will be receiving a presentation on muggle life by one of our prominent muggleborns. Attendance will be mandatory."
Those in the know could see the relief on McGonagall's face over having a distraction available from the tension as she sat down. It was plain the poor woman didn't know what she was distracting them from, her own unease was just as plain on her face as the relief was. The woman was just struggling hard to keep things working at her beloved school.
They had to wonder if Dumbledore appreciated her work much, or at all.
"Why do we have to stay and listen to the mudblood?" Draco sneered loudly.
Hermione's eyes narrowed as she reminded herself they still hadn't killed him yet. Anyone who'd try to murder one of her very few friends deserved no help or comfort from her! Still, she managed to plaster on a plastic smile as she answered, "Oh, I just thought you'd all like to see some of what muggles are capable of!"
Then she skipped off to her table, grinning widely.
"Bloody mental," Ron shook his head, and Harry had to remind himself not to blast the moronic traitor off into next week. Given sufficient provocation, though, and he could challenge the youngest male Weasley to a duel. And he honestly expected that would be the end. He doubted he'd be able to bring himself to kill his former friend, but driving him off would be easy.
After the breakfast dishes were cleared and all the food put away, Hermione enlisted Harry's help in setting up a film projector, having already sent Dobby back to his room for the appropriate movie.
As he was finishing getting the setup installed, and Luna had enlisted two of the professors to charm the far wall white and featureless for the next two hours or so, Hermione addressed the now curious room, a twinkle visibly tugging at the side of her face. "Muggles have moving pictures also, but they're of a different type. Rather than reacting to what's around them, they are made to tell a story."
Harry stood, having completed his job and fighting a grin of his own. Joining Hermione with his arm around her waist, he added his voice to hers."We thought you'd like to see what the muggles are up to."
Harry and Hermione stood back and smiled as the picture appeared and the famous song began to roll, "When you're seeing thangs, and they don't look good. Who ya gunna call?" and the resounding choral cry of, "Ghostbusters!"
Fighting giggles, the pair looked on at the first magical showing of the movie Ghostbusters. At first they saw disbelief and amazement on the faces of the purebloods, mirrored on most of the halfbloods, which gradually faded as the film progressed.
By the time the proto-Ghostbuster team had met the ghostly librarian in the basement at the start of the film, the entire audience was enraptured- and not a few of Hogwarts' own ghosts were in attendance, with more showing up and appearing out of the walls every minute.
Standing back and watching, the duo were puzzled for a while as even Luna seemed perfectly caught up in the film. Hermione was having a difficult time parsing their reactions, until she finally made the connection.
"Harry!" she whispered aside. "I get it now, why the students fell so hard for the Lord of the Rings movies! Look at them!"
He did. Shock, wonder and amazement were prevalent. McGonagall had nervelessly dropped a scone she'd saved from breakfast and was staring slack-jawed at the screen, and hers was among the more tame reactions of the staff.
"Think about it," Hermione insisted. "The wizard-raised have no clue what muggles are capable of. They can't even get the way we DRESS right!No one could expect anyone that ignorant to know what muggle technology can or cannot do. Besides, do you recall the old phrase, 'A picture never lies'? In the muggle world people no longer say that, because pictures have been lying for ages. You could put my head on a lion's body if you liked. But wizards never got past that. They still believe what they see!"
Indeed, the story unfolding in the film struck the wizard-raised as perfectly rational and reasonable. They were a bit surprised to see muggles doing that sort of stuff, but they'd never understood muggle technology anyway so devices that flung ropes of light tying up ghosts, or trapping them in little boxes, didn't seem outside the realm of possibility.
Actually, flinging beams of light from clunky, overlarge wand-type things was far too normal for the wizards to object to, save to wonder how the muggles had gotten things that looked so familiar to the magic-raised.
Obviously the backpack attached to those clunky rod/wand things was in some way meant to make up for not being magical themselves.
A slow grin dawned over Harry's face. "And what they are seeing is..."
"Muggles dealing with ghosts." Hermione concluded for him, just as the majority of the ghost population in the room (which was, by now, the majority of spirits in the castle) cringed and trembled as the movie team made their first successful catch. "The hard part for muggles to accept is the ghosts, but wizards are already passed that. They know ghosts exist. They see them here at school every day. So the hardest part of this story to accept is already regarded as fact. While the technology... Well," she drawled, smiling."Wizards don't have the slightest clue what muggles are capable of. They've already accepted that muggles can fly using helicopters and airplanes and such. They don't know how we do it, only that we can."
"And this is the same thing." Harry realized, comprehension dawning.
Hermione nodded, cheeks split with the force of her grin. "Yes, it's exactly the same. They accepted muggles could fly when they saw us flying around. They never understood how, they just accepted that we could. The actual principles involved would mean nothing to them, even if they were explained. So they have no accurate way of knowing what we can or cannot do - except what they see us doing. Now they've 'seen' muggles using more tools they don't understand to catch ghosts and keep them in boxes."
"And they're really going to believe that muggles can." Harry's grin matched hers for intensity. He met her eyes. "You realize the possibilities for abuse in this?"
Ron twisted around in his seat and gave them a firm and angry "SHHH!"and they shut up more out of surprise than anything, settling in to watch the rest of the film in an extremely thoughtful silence.
After the film the staff disappeared into a meeting for which they'd dragged the Headmaster out of his study to discuss this clear evidence of a massive breach of the Statute of Secrecy: muggles not only hunting ghosts, but frankly and openly discussing rituals meant to end the world, possession by demons, and using those strange muggle backpack-equipped wands!
This was important, even if it was in America.
Dumbledore went to this emergency meeting extremely confused, as he'd not stayed around to see the film, having been busy with other necessities.
Surprisingly, Myrtle showed up to talk with the trio completely unruffled by the movie. Most of the ghosts in the castle were terrified by this new information about the dangers of treacherous muggles catching and holding them, but she wasn't.
It was so out of place that Luna had to ask why not.
To that, Myrtle replied with an unconcerned shrug. "Oh, I have no doubt Harry here would save me. He never lets his friends down. Now," she directed a stern gaze to the two muggleborn fey. "I've run out of material, and you two promised to help me grade the papers everyone's turned in. So Ineed a new projection picture to show my classes, and you two are to help me tonight to grade the essays written for the old ones. Is that alright?"
Weakly recalling that Myrtle had more or less taken over those History of Magic classes, with some help from them, the duo agreed dumbly.
"What are we going to show her?" Hermione whispered fiercely just after the ghost and most of the students, including Luna, had left the Great Hall.
In response, Harry shrugged. "Well, I could let her show Conan the Barbarian. But all I have is the version edited for American television."
Hermione thought about it, blinking for several moments before reluctantly choosing for him, "That's probably better, Harry. They cut out all of the sex and nudity, and we aren't old enough to be watching that, much less showing it to other children our age."
"Good, because I'd really wanted to show this one." The boy firmed up.
"Why is that?"
"Think about it." He grinned. "The whole film is shown from the perspective of a guy fighting an evil sorcerer. We WANT young witches and wizards to think in terms of standing up to villains! And it doesn't hurt that the bad guy of the piece loves snakes. Really it's not the worst thing that he has a total snake fetish. He uses them as arrows, models all his architecture on them, and even turns into one."
"Not the worst thing?" She challenged in surprise.
"Yup!" Harry grinned. "Because he also he feeds his followers to them, and we want people to think in terms of 'why do I want to follow a guy who might decide to turn me into snake food?'"
Hermione thought about it, before sprouting a wide grin, grabbing his arm and dragging him off, declaring, "You're right. It's absolutely perfect!"
Firenze was waiting for them by the edge of the lake. The centaur was easy to recognize, even at a distance, by his white-blond hair and a palomino body. Up close this recognizability was further refined by his astonishing blue eyes.
Today was the day they had agreed to meet the centaur for archery training.
As the walk along the broad lawn to their teacher would take the trio a couple of minutes, Harry inquired aside to Hermione, "So, did your research turn up much of what we are about to learn?"
The bushy haired girl shook her head, biting her lip in concern. "Not much. In our day archery is just a sport, and sports bear almost no resemblance to the ancient fighting arts they are based on. In modern fencing, for example, it is a tragedy if someone gets hurt, and through rules and new equipment they've rendered that nearly impossible to do. But in the ancient art hurting someone was the whole point, and happened all the time. Also, the new equipment and rules change things to the point that the modern sport fencer does virtually nothing an ancient fencer would recognize, and I fear archery may be the same. But I do wonder what kind of bows he will train us to use."
"Is that important?" Luna gave an otherworldly blink to ask.
"Vital." Hermione answered with a decisive nod. "The typical shortbow has a 45 to 50 pound draw, just enough to kill a deer. A shortbow is drawn to the eye so you can sight down the shaft. This improves accuracy and ease of use. Most cultures around the world used the shortbow for hunting, and so most archers sent into combat were shortbow archers, because those were what they had available to draft. But they did so poorly no commanders ever relied on them, and they had a negligible affect on a battle's outcome. They just had too short range and too low power to be useful or reliable against the troops who faced them."
Hermione drew herself slightly taller, gaining confidence. "Nobody builds a bow bigger than they need. Heavier draws mean extra work, and that extra effort was wasted hunting deer or bison or what have you. So they used the minimum power to get the job done, and when it came time to fight battles they used the tools they already had available. It takes years to build up the arm strength to wield heavier bows, so mostly they didn't bother. Many did not even realize they could! They had no experience to show what heavier bows could be used for, so no cause to go through the extra effort. But what was good for hunting, taking down deer caught by surprise, was inadequate for punching through armor. Anyone with a shield could almost ignore them, and shields were so cheap as to be readily available to anyone who wanted one, so even lightly armed troops carried them. Archers did some damage, mostly to the careless or unlucky, but barely enough to justify their use on a battlefield. Some very powerful armies employed no regular corps of archers at all - Rome, for one. Just because the shortbow was not a decisive weapon, and they could readily hire mercenary shortbow archers if they wanted some for a particular campaign or engagement."
Hermione wet her lips, getting more fully into lecture mode. "The longbow, on the other hand, so called because you could expect a six foot bow with a three foot arrow, was much more powerful, and appears quite rarely. Only a handful of cultures ever used them. It is not a tool for hunting so much as a weapon of war, and draws of 200 pounds were relatively standard, enough to punch through both sides of an armored knight AND his shield. However they drew to the ear, making it more difficult to sight along a shaft for accuracy. Men had to train daily from a very young age to use them. But a general able to field units of them could dominate a battlefield quite easily. In the battle of Agincourt they slaughtered thousands of fully armored French knights, while the English lost less than a hundred troops overall."
The Granger girl glanced aside at her companions apprehensively. "I guess it matters most to us in the time commitment. If Firenze is going to teach us archery on the shortbow, we'll be decent in a couple of weeks. It's an easy bow to learn to use, which is why most everyone used it. But if it's longbow, we could be students of his for a decade or more, at least."
The girl sucked in her lower lip and, nibbling on it, faced forward, where they were walking. "It's just, I'm not sure which I prefer. On one hand I am unsure of the amount of time I want to commit to this; and on the other, I am very curious to see if we could master the superior art. There HAS to be some use for it, even today! The longbow was the machine gun of the Middle Ages: accurate, deadly, possessed of a long range and rapid rate of fire. No other weapon compared. The flight of its missiles was compared to a storm, and entire armies got evaporated by it. The longbow was superior in every way to the black powder firearms that eventually replaced it - every way save one, that is. Longbows are difficult to master and require years of dedicated training, while any moron can use a gun effectively."
Then the girl thought about it and seemed to shrug. "Although modern things they call longbows are built for sport shooting and typically have a draw of 60 pounds or less. Modern bowmen capable of using even a hundred pound draw bows accurately are vanishingly rare, and there are just a handful able to reach a 180 pound draw - enough to prove to skeptics that records of full-time archers able to reach the full 200 pound draws are accurate. So I guess it's too much to ask that we could be taught the authentic art. Nobody uses bows for combat anymore."
"Centaurs do," Luna stated calmly, turning to favor her friends with a serene smile. "It has always been one of their defining features."
Firenze was an English centaur. They would be learning longbows. However, they would be starting on shortbows to learn some of the basics the easy way first, before moving on to the hard stuff.
That actually gave Hermione false relief/disappointment at first, when they walked up and saw a number of shortbows set up and ready. But the centaur quickly explained they had no muscles for this kind of labor, so they had to work up gradually. The shortbows he had available had measly little ten pound draws, and even that would be exhausting them in short order, as they didn't have the kind of muscles or callouses built up for this.
"Archery is a very physical art," the centaur began, stamping a hoof for emphasis. "All of your accuracy, speed and power is derived directly from your own muscles. The bow is simply a tool for focusing that power at long range. Everything you do, all that you desire to accomplish, depends on your strength, speed and skill. The greater your physical capabilities, the more powerful a bow you can wield. The more powerful the bow, the longer its range and the greater the damage caused by it. Normally, you would need a different bow for each draw strength as you increased in ability to reach harder and harder pulls."
The centaur snorted, tossing his head, and it took them a moment to parse that gesture as a happy one. "However, one thing that makes a dryad's bow unique is their ability, as living parts of the dryad who grants them, to adapt to the user as they grow in strength and ability. For beginners, this is vital, as it keeps them from having to continually replace their bows. However, for those who've already reached their maximum strength it is less interesting."
The centaur flexed a human arm. It took them a moment to realize what he was doing, as he didn't do it in a body builder way. But they could see, once they'd figured that out, that was a boast in his own ability.
Harry raised a hand. "I'm sorry, sir," he said, as the centaur looked at him. "But I was hoping you would explain some of the usefulness of archery in this day of wands and spells."
Firenze reared slightly. "A good question!" he declared. Then, with one smooth motion he reached behind his back for his bow, strung it, and fired an arrow off, clearing the lake by some distance to lodge in a tree on the other side, sinking in several inches.
Pivoting to face them again, he gave a contented tail flick.
"Virtually all spells are used within a distance of thirty yards. Most combat magic is actually cast in ten yards or less to your target, to make it harder to dodge. However, to qualify as an English longbowman of medieval times, a man had to hit a man-sized target twelve out of twelve times at a distance of two hundred yards. A longbow can kill a man at ranges greater than four hundred yards. Also, arrows are not as easily spotted as the balls of light your spells create. Nor do they move so slowly they can be easily dodged."
The trio all listened raptly to the centaur's explanation. All of them could see the advantage of being able to kill at ten times your enemy's max range.
Firenze grew serious and still. "There is a historical battle where two wizards under invisibility cloaks firing disillusioned arrows killed over four hundred invading goblins, and were never once spotted. They only broke off combat when they grew too exhausted to conjure more arrows."
"Wow!" Harry was impressed.
Firenze snorted. "And the remaining thousand goblins slaughtered every man, woman and child in the town those wizards had been protecting, butchering their carcasses to roast as meat. Just as they'd been intending to do before those two wizards launched their desperate, last ditch defense."
The trio paled dramatically.
"The goblins roasted and ate their own dead, also. Deeming the privilege of dining on goblin flesh too great to leave the carcasses for their foes to devour," the centaur concluded, "as they have always assumed that all beings do as they do and feast upon the corpses of their enemies. They just believe men and other creatures lie about it."
Now the trio looked like they were going to be sick.
"It was a town of four thousand people," Firenze instructed. "If they had been willing to fight for their own lives, they had enough to have been able to drive off their attackers. Instead, they chose to rely on heroes, placing the safety of everyone in the hands of a few. The first lesson all centaur youth are taught is this: your safety is your own responsibility. Trusting someone else to guard your life makes you no better than a slave."
The centaur pawed a back hoof, staring at them haughtily. "Likewise, the safety of a community is the responsibility of that whole community. If any decide they will not defend themselves, they are to be left without defense by others. If they are unwilling to work or risk to be safe, they are unworthy of the privilege of enjoying security, and are cast out of the herd."
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Has anyone else noticed that witches and wizards tend to get in a giant game of "Not It!" when it comes to defending their lives? I mean, every one of the wizarding public almost seems to gloat, "Well, I'm not going to be bothered saving my life. YOU'D better do it for me!"

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There are no instances where freedom is free. The cost be insignificant or painful, but you'll always give up something. Someone will die for you to be free. You'll leave your home to be free. You'll quit your job to be free. You'll spend your cash to be free. Somethings got to go, or you do. That's the essence of freedom - releasing the shackles.
Happiness and freedom don't always mean the same thing, though. Sometimes, happiness comes way down the line after you've claimed your independence. Maybe it will never come. I don't know if you can 'choose' to be happy. I think choosing to be content or 'ok' is the more likely state. Happiness comes when your choice to be free has paid dividends.
The startup world I live in has it's supreme ups and ultra-lows. In the midst of all that, you do your best not to allow your own emotions to ride the coaster with the times. You'll be super depressed if you did. Even when your up, I still think you'd be depressed. You'd be on a high, but depressed. Depressed people get high too, you know. The point is, you've got to get off the roller coaster, enjoy the good times, appreciate the bad times, shed your fears and realize YOLO. — Kidding, I just felt like screaming YOLO! (S/o to Drake).
Seriously though, choosing to live a life that leaves a real legacy won't always feel good. But, you will leave your mark in the world. They will remember your name, and it will matter that you lived.
You can make a difference in the world, you can change your life and pull some other folks out of their muck and mire too. You can make the sky a bit bluer with your app, your company, your pie, your pen, or your hammer. Just make it better. Do something with what you have.
The potential to be great is inside everyone. We just have to stop chasing days at the beach. Those are good too, but doing something that matters is even better.
Happy Fourth of July. Thank you to every veteran, freedom fighter, and righteous rebel.
"Some men aren't meant to be happy. They're meant to be great." - Scandal/ABC
There are some highly upset disappointed indie record store owners after hearing that the new Jay-Z/Kanye Watch the Throne will be first available to the iTunes/digital community, then later, the physical copy. What's an artist to do? On one hand I totally feel for the brick and mortar record stores already on life support, but there is profound reasoning for this strategy.
I'd argue that 99% of any albums released in the past 5 years has been illegally copied and distributed before it's release date. Well, at least the albums someone cared enough about to spend the .2 seconds of time it took to hit "duplicate".
Without saying, Watch the Throne will be a monumental recording. Hey, I've been waiting for a groundbreaking Hip Hop album since The Blueprint. All necessary measures must be taken to ensure this record is released on-time, not before-time. There is a larger issue with the logistics of distribution that will ultimately require being addressed before this will make record store owners smile again. With all honesty, I don't bet a single penny that that smile will ever surface as this digital first strategy is sure to be replicated.
Prince made the establishment ultra-mad when he attached the purchase of his Musicology CD to the price of admission to his concert, and there was nothing they can or could do about it. His ingenuity forced Neilsen and Billboard to change their charting methods). The problem here is that indie record stores don't have that same type of authority anymore. Digital has totally changed the game. I'd encourage those store owners to will all expediency search for a new model.
Read the indie-store letter to Jay & Ye here.
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Poll's Tropheus
Wimpel Moorii ~ PolliFamily: Cichlidae Tropheus polliPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy Frank Schneidewind
The Poll's Tropheus is unique among the Tropheus species because it is the only one with a 'lyre' type tail fin!
The Poll's Tropheus was described by G.S. Axelrod (1977) and placed in a category of its own due to its unique lyre-tail caudal fin, having only 4 rays on its anal fin, and having an individual place of origin. The Tropheus became a big hit when first introduced in Germany in the mid 1970's and then into the United States, and are still very popular today. Many of the imports were identified as T. Moorii varieties, but now it is recognized that these fish represent a number of different species. There are many color morphs of the different Tropheus species, well over 40 varieties of T. Moorii. The Poll's Tropheus has at least three color morphs.
A colony of 12 or more Poll's Tropheus can make an active display and their personality is a definite plus. The Tropheus have a really interesting social structure that is built upon a colony of consistent tank mates. They are very active and have individual behaviors, from curiously lining up to watch the goings on in the room to their 'dolphin-like' antics when eating. Feeding time can be very 'wet' for their keepers, but make this fish very fun and desirable. In the wild they are very aggressive with conspecifics, but are said to be less aggressive with other fish. In the aquarium their aggression level towards unrelated fish can vary depending on the personalities of the individual fish.
They are rather expensive fish and they can be afflicted with the occurrence of 'bloat', and there seems to be no explainable rational as to its cause. Initial attempts to keep them often met with difficulty until aquarists became familiar with their rather specific, though uncomplicated needs. This hearty cichlid can be easy to moderate to keep as long as attention is paid to its diet and mandatory water changes are done, and difficult if they are neglected. Provide a sandy substrate, strong lighting to encourage algae growth, and several rock piles along with rocks formed into caves. Having a very aggressive nature, they are best kept in a species specific tank. Do not add a new fish to an already established colony as this will cause an upset and death. They may also be kept in a larger aquarium with some other herbivorous rock dwelling African cichlids. The larger the tank and the more hiding places you have will help with aggression. Truly a rewarding fish for the aquarist who is willing to provide the necessary care.
For more Information on keeping freshwater fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Freshwater Aquarium
- Beginner Fish - Freshwater fish for beginners
- Community Fish - Peaceful Freshwater fish
- Hardy Fish - Hardy Freshwater fish
Distribution: The Poll's Tropheus was described by G.S. Axelrod in 1977. They are endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa and found exclusively along the southern coast near Bula Islands at depths of 3 to 13 feet (1 - 4 m), and at Bula Point in the Kigoma district at depths of 20 to 60 feet (6.1 - 18 m). They inhabit rocky costal areas feeding on algae and microorganisms.
It is closely related to Tropheus annectens which is found on the western shores of the lake near Congonese. These two species behave similarly and it has been speculated they may be conspecifics.
Status: This species is listed on the IUCN Red List with the status of 'VU', meaning 'Vulnerable'.
Description: The Poll's Tropheus is a moderately deep bodied fish that seems to have a larger head in proportion to its body and the body narrows as it forms the tail. The body of a mature male is a slate gray or solid brown color while the female and juveniles will have light vertical striping. Like the Blue-Eyed Tropheus Tropheus brichardi, its eye is a bright turquoise in a well-maintained aquarium. It is distinguished from the other species in the Tropheus genus as it has a deeply forked caudal fin rather than the fan shaped fin found on the others. The caudal fin becomes even more deeply forked with age.
All cichlids share a common feature that some saltwater fish such as wrasses and parrotfish have and that is a well-developed pharyngeal set of teeth that are in the throat, along with their regular teeth. Cichlids have spiny rays in the back parts of the anal, dorsal, pectoral, and pelvic fins to help discourage predators. The front part of these fins are soft and perfect for precise positions and effortless movements in the water as opposed to fast swimming.
Cichlids have one nostril on each side while other fish have 2 sets. To sense "smells" in the water, they suck water in and expel the water right back out after being "sampled" for a short or longer time, depending on how much the cichlid needs to "smell" the water. This feature is shared by saltwater damselfish and cichlids are thought to be closely related.
Size - Weight: The Poll's Tropheus grows to a length of about 6" (16 cm).
Care and feeding: The Poll's Tropheus is an omnivore. In the wild they feed on algae scraped from the rocks along with microorganisms. In the aquarium they need to be fed a spirulina based flake and pellet. If you use pellet, hold it underwater for a few moments before the fish eat it, that may prevent air released from the pellet from getting trapped in the belly. They should have spinach or romaine at least once a day. Only include foods that are high in fiber. Avoid soft or slimy foods as well as Tubifex, brine shrimp, beef heart, and mosquito larvae.
Feed proteins sparingly and avoid housing them with fish that need protein. Some aquarists say protein may cause bloat though others report no problems with it. Some have fed their fish frozen brine and plankton will no ill effects, while according to one author brine shrimp and insect larvae should be avoided. Stick with the same varieties of food and if you do switch, do it a little at a time, again because this may cause bloat. Rick Borstein, a writer on care of many cichlid fish, suggests HBH Graze and Dainichi Veggie Deluxe brand foods for the Tropheus. The ratios of vegetable matter in these products are good.
They have a long intestinal tract and should not be over fed, as overfeeding may contribute to bloat. Feed 3 times a day with small pinches of food instead of a large quantity once a day. This will keep the water quality higher over a longer time. All fish benefit from vitamins and supplements added to their foods. (See information about African Bloat in the table below.)
As the Tropeus cichlids are very aggressive a minimum 4 foot, 90 gallon tank is suggested for an established adult group of 12 or more, with one or two males in the group. Provide a sandy substrate, strong lighting to encourage algae growth, and several rock piles along with rocks formed into caves. They do fine in either freshwater or brackish freshwater but need good water movement for good oxygenation along with very strong and efficient filtration. For freshwater an optional practice is to add 1 heaping teaspoon of salt per 11 gallons of water. This is considered to be a simple and natural remedy for wounds, minor fungal infections and film over the eyes of fish in transit. Be very careful to not add too much salt as this may cause bloat. Using a marine salt (used for salt water fish) will add some trace elements.
Do water changes regularly, this is very important. Water changes of 15% twice a week or 30% weekly, depending on stocking numbers and removing uneaten food will help prevent disease. The Lake Tanganyika cichlids cannot handle large water changes very well unless the new water chemistry closely matches the water they are in. If a large water change is needed, changing 15% every couple of days should bring water back to normal. This inability to tolerate large water changes is due to Lake Tanganyika being very deep and the water tends to stay stable.
These fish are susceptible to typical fish ailments, especially if water is stale and of poor quality and has low oxygenation. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Water changes, not overfeeding, providing adequate hiding places, and observation along with feeding your fish the proper foods will keep them in optimum health. One common problem is Ich. It can be treated with the elevation of the tank temperature to 86° F (30° C) for 3 days. If that does not cure the Ich, then the fish needs to be treated with copper (remove any water conditioners). Several copper based fish medications are available for Ich. Copper use must be kept within the proper levels, so be sure to follow the manufacturers suggestions. You can also combine increasing the temperature with an Ich medication treatment. A copper test also can be used to keep the proper levels.
|Dr. Jungle says..."What's up with African Bloat or 'Malawi Bloat'?"
|The Tropheus species are very susceptible to African Bloat, also called Malawi Bloat.
There seems to be no explainable rationale as to its cause. Though It is not certain what this disease is,
it is generally believed to be caused by a protozoal parasite complicated by bacterial infection.
The first sign of 'bloat' is loss of appetite which is then followed by swelling of the abdomen, labored breathing, listlessness, reclusiveness, possible red striations on the body, and stringy white feces. A fish that is not eating must be treated immediately or it can quickly become incurable and die.
Following are some techniques aquarists use:
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom: These fish will swim in all areas of the aquarium.
Acceptable Water Conditions: Hardness: 8 - 22 dH
Ph: 7.3 - 9.2
Temp: 76 - 82° F (24 - 28° C)
Lake Tanganyika is the second to largest lake in the world, thus contributing to a low fluctuation in Ph and temperature. Several things all Lake Tanganyika cichlids need are:
- Stable temperatures kept within acceptable limits.
- Lots of oxygen to survive. Lake Tanganyika is a very oxygen rich lake. Bubblers need to be going day and night, even if there are plants.
- Avoid overfeeding and overstocking.
- Do a 10-15% water change weekly.
- Regularly check nitrates (no more than 25 ppm), Ph (less than 7 is not tolerated), total hardness and carbonate hardness.
Social Behaviors: The Poll's Tropheus is an aggressive cichlid. This fish does not always "play will with others" and is best kept in a species specific tank. They need to be kept in groups (community) of at least 12 or more, with one or two males in the group. Many females are needed to spread the aggression of the male. Do not add a new fish to an already established colony as this will cause an upset and death.
They may also be kept in a larger aquarium with other herbivorous rock dwelling African cichlids, some Sardine Cichlids Cyprichromis leptosoma which are known to have a calming affect on aggressive cichlids, and Upside-Down Catfish Synodontis species. Do not keep with slow moving fish or carnivores. Tropheus are voracious eaters and will eat anything that enters the tank. They will rarely let food get to the bottom. Providing more food and in an attempt to feed the non-tropheus tank mates can cause them to overeat and can lead to bloat. The larger the tank and the more hiding places you have (except when breeding), will help with aggression. If breeding them do not house with plecostomus as these fish will eat the fry at night.
Sexual Differences: The sex of the Poll's Tropheus is bit difficult to determine. Males have a more forked caudal fin than the females..
Breeding/Reproduction: The Poll's Tropheus has been bred in captivity. Get a group of 12 to 20 juveniles for a 90 gallon tank and a harem should form. Do not add new individuals to an existing colony. A large numbers of females is needed for the best success. This keeps the aggression of the males divided and you are less likely to lose females. Females can be hard to bring into breeding condition. The male will always be ready to spawn and are constantly trying to coax the females to spawn whether they are ready or not.
The dominant male of the group will court a female and they will shimmy and circle one another. The female takes fertilized eggs into her mouth. She will carry them in her mouth, and when release will be healthy, large fry ready to feed. They can be fed crushed flake since they are pretty big when they are born. New moms tend to not be so successful with their first broods, so expect to lose the first sets of fry. The fry are 1/2" (1.27 cm) when they are born, making them easy to feed. With in a week they are already scrapping with each other.
The adults in the community leave the fry alone if there are plenty of places to hide, but if you have other types of fish in the tank you may choose to remove the fry. They will breed about once a month. Breeding a wild caught specimen with captive bred fish helps to keep the lines healthier. See more information on breeding cichlids in Breeding Freshwater Fish.
Availability: The Poll's Tropheus is only sometimes available online or in fish stores. It may be possible to special order them if you are willing to wait. Make sure you examine them for spinal defects before purchase.
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I made this exactly as written, with the exception of leaving out the jalapeño pepper. The only reason for the exception of the pepper is that my daughter and husband don't like things too hot. It was delicious. My husband gave it a 7.5 (anything without meat or chocolate can only get an 8 in his rating system) but I rate it outstanding. Delicious with some guacamole and chips. A keeper!
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Store-bought rotisserie chicken shortcuts the cook time, while white ale adds spice, body, and flavor.
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- 1 tablespoon butter
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- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (16-oz.) cans navy beans, drained
- 1 (12-oz.) bottle white ale
- 4 cups shredded deli-roasted chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Toppings: Lime Cream, fresh cilantro, green onions, lime wedges
- 1. Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add white onion and next 7 ingredients, and sauté 8 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
- 2. Stir in beans and beer, and cook 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add chicken and broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes until thickened. Serve with desired toppings.
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A great wrap up that ties everything together.
Water Claire is lost herself as she tries to seek out her lost child, and is asked to sacrifice greatly in order to be reunited with him. And really I can't say more than that without spoiling the whole thing. But for lovers of The Giver or any of the other books in this series, Son offers many new twists and many answers to questions readers have had for two decades since The Giver was originally released.
I highly recommend this book for any fans of Lowry's work, and for anyone who enjoys a dystopian tale without all the robots and police and heavy-handed governments that make this genre usually seem so dark. The government is there and lives are being controlled, but in so much subtler fashion than is currently typical in the genre.
Read the rest of my review here: http://thevegbrarian.blogspot.ca/2014/08/yrca-2015-son-by-lois-lowry-review.html
This last book didn't live up to my expectations from the other three in the series. I have had a while to process, and I think it was a fine ending. Knowing what happens to everyone involved is ok. Seeing that more people are still developing 'powers' that others don't have can give you a lot of imagination fodder. Gabriel defeating the Trademaster is a bit of a let down though, because it sets the world up to be one where bad things can be defeated, and the purpose of all the others seemed to focus on having hope even though there is evil/bad out in the world. The overrunning theme of hope is what kept me coming back, and in a few paragraphs that was lessened IMO. But I also have to remember that if I want things to happen a certain way, I should probably write a book myself. :) The writing style was consistent and I liked having an ending after wondering for so long what laid in the future for everyone.
Wow wow wow just wow let me just say I thought I was never going to finished reading Son because I was super busY the beginning of June. I was getting ready for an author event last weekend and that was the same time I started to read this amazing book, but thankfully I was able to finished it at two o clock Sunday morning.
I really loved and enjoyed Son at the beginning it took us back to the community in a birth mother pov she was blind folded and she was about to give birth to her first baby. During her birth there had been some complications so they had to do an emergency c-section while she was sedated. While she was recovering from her c-section she was decertified as birth mother and reassigned to the Fish Hatchery. That's when we find out her name is Claire and her baby is Gabe. During her time at the fish hatchery she always visits her son secretly at the caring center that nobody now that she was the birth mother of number 36 who was Gabe. During her visits she got closure to her son and had so many strong emotion going through her that she did not understand why she was the only one feeling so much emotion for her son like that. Until she figured out why she had so many emotion for her son and nobody else had strong emotion like her and she kept the truth a secret so the community went take it away from her. Now I am going to leave it off here because Claire goes through a journey to find her son when Jonas leaves the community with him and Ohh boy what an hard journey it was for her that it almost took her life, but you have to read this amazing book to find out what happens to Claire! all and all Son was an amazing book for me that I am so glad and happy that I finished reading the giver quartet! Until Next Time My Friends!
This series is so good! I loved the way all the books were about different characters but the stories were intertwined and all wrapped together nicely in the end. This book had some great twists that I didn't see coming!
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0547887205, Hardcover)They called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions and colors didn't exist. That she had become a Vessel at age thirteen. That she had carried a Product at age fourteen. That it had been stolen from her body. Claire had a son. But what became of him she never knew. What was his name? Was he even alive? She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice. Son thrusts readers once again into the chilling world of the Newbery Medal winning book, The Giver, as well as Gathering Blue and Messenger where a new hero emerges. In this thrilling series finale, the startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry's epic tale culminates in a final clash between good and evil.
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Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit.
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Dawn's copy of her Prom picture. You can only see a little bit of Shawn in this picture because Dawn's mom Colleen tore him out of the picture.
Shawn and Dawn's last minute Homecoming date. Shawn was again surgically removed from the picture by Colleen.
The Sin Bin, 1978. To the left of the photo is the garden shed where Dawn and Shawn escaped the sudden rain squall. Directly behind the car is the side yard where they shared so many hours talking and laughing.
Shawn's senior picture. He already had encephalitis in this photo but didn't know it. He went to bed the next day and didn't get up for almost two months.
Dawn's senior picture. Then and now, the most beautiful girl Shawn has ever seen.
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Shawn, Circa 1981
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One of Shawn and Dawn's engagement pictures, September 2010
Shawn and Dawn can be excused for being excited, after waiting 30 years to walk down that aisle.
Left to right, Sabrina, Dani, Dawn, Connie and Sheilah.
Bridesmaid Sabrina, lucky groom Shawn and "Best Man" Samy.
Jerry and Shawn, acting like Steve Stunning and Stan Stud on Prom Night, April 29th, 1978.
Same duo, still trying to do the same two characters 31 years later on October 16th, 2009
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KISS II, circa 1977. l-r Jerry Weible, Shawn Inmon, Bill Wood.
Shawn and Dawn. When Shawn asked if she thought KISS II was cool back in the '70s, Dawn said "I loved you in spite of KISS II, not because of it."
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has not decided whether it should resurrect a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said on Sunday.
"It's too early to say whether the tax credit will be revived," Donovan said in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" program. He said the administration would "do everything we can" to stabilize the shaky U.S. housing market.
A federal $8,000 homebuyer tax credit, which expired several months ago, had boosted home sales, helping to revive a flagging housing market that had been a key factor in driving the United States into recession.
It followed a $6,500 credit for those purchasing a new primary residence, which also has expired.
But an unexpectedly large drop in U.S. home sales in July -- sales of existing homes in the period fell to their slowest pace in 15 years -- has spurred fears that the nation could be on the cusp of another sharp drop in housing.
Donovan acknowledged the data was worse than the Obama administration expected but said the government was taking measures, including rolling out a refinancing program for some borrowers and an emergency loan program for the unemployed.
Those opposed to bringing back the homebuyer tax credit say it would blow a bigger hole in the federal deficit, while supporters see it as key to stabilizing a pillar of the economy that faces headwinds despite low mortgage interest rates.
"I think it would help enormously," Florida Governor Charlie Crist, who is running as an independent for the U.S. Senate in the November elections, told CNN. "I would absolutely encourage the president to support that."
One of Crist's challengers, U.S. Representative Kendrick Meek, a Florida Democrat, said he also supported reviving the tax credit.
Last month, Obama signed a law giving consumers already in the process of buying a home three extra months to close the deal and still get the tax credit.
Homebuyers with contracts signed by April 30 who failed to go to closing by the original June 30 deadline will now have until September 30 to complete their purchases.
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no love, no glory no hero in her sky.
can't you feel it ?
sometimes, when i stop being who i am i find myself.
" outside is pure energy and colorless substance. all of the rest happens through the mechanism of our senses. our eyes see just a small fraction of the light in the world, and we create a colored world, which does not exist outside of human beings. "
it reminds me of where i want to be. i want to be in the music.
always. all ways. ♥
there are many things i would like to say to you but i don't know how.
i miss people i once knew.
and i'm pretty sure i miss people i have not met yet.
just breathe.
time passes. feelings fade.
i do not grow absolutely. sometimes i grow in one dimension, and not in another. some pieces of me are mature, some pieces of me are childish, and i need them all.
i am uneven. i am relative.
i think i think too much.
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Properties for sale in the WATERS EDGE CONDO Subdivision, CLEARWATER, FL
Properties 1 to 12 of 12
331 CLEVELAND, CLEARWATER, FLList Price: $1,399,900 | Bed:3 | Bath:2.50
It's as high as you can get in Clearwater. Perched waterside atop Downtown Clearwater s landmark bluff, this stunning 3400 square foot 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath penthouse on the top floor offers views of Clearwater's famous blue waters. Contemporary design details and high quality appointments include crown molding, granite countertops, stone tile, wood cabinetry in European style, GE Monogram appliances, Kohler fixtures and marble vanity tops. Amenities include two parking spaces, air conditioned storage, a large fitness center, heated swimming pool and spa with cabanas. Views abound from this residence offering three separate terraces and a spacious floorplan that would accommodate the most discerning. Upscale and sophisticated- the perfect urban residence. WATERS EDGE CONDO UNIT 2601
Listing Office: Smith & Associates Real Estate | MLS ID#: U7538560
, HOLMES BEACH, FLList Price: $749,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Direct Gulf Front Condo In One Of The Nicest Condo's On The Island. This end unit by the pool looks directly out to the Gulf. Beautiful sunsets and sugar white sand and dunes offer fantastic views from inside and outside on your private porch. A must see!EXCELLANT RENTAL! UNIT 110 S WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM PI#72022.1150/9
Listing Office: Boyd Realty | MLS ID#: M5826901
5806 GULF, HOLMES BEACH, FLList Price: $745,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Direct Gulffront, corner unit with panoramic Gulf Views! Beautiful up and down the beach view from the open balcony. Gorgeous sunsets! Updated throughout with ceramic tile, solid wood cabinets, open floor plan, breakfast bar.Come to the beach and enjoy waterfront living, or rent it out while you're gone. It's a great rental and is turnkey furnished! UNIT 109 S WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM ORB 697 P 927 PI#72022.1145/9
Listing Office: An Island Place Realty Inc | MLS ID#: M5818590
331 CLEVELAND, CLEARWATER, FLList Price: $489,900 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Under Contract taking backups Clearwater's premiere waterside condominium community offers luxurious living with world class amenities.Elegant 15th floor unit offers a 2 bedroom/ 2 bath plus office floor plan with 2 private baths perfect for out of town guest. As you enter this gorgeous home with designer tiling and hard wood floors your eyes are drawn to the fully glassed back wall with a breath taking view of the blue waters of Clearwater. Exordinary gourmet kitchen features: oversized granite breakfast bar,full stainless appliance package,designer backsplash,pantry,recess lighting,custom cabinetry and plenty of creative cooking space with double stainless sinks. Stunning,private master suite includes lovely hardwood flooring,private water view balcony,designer lighting,split granite top sinks, custom cabinetry,oversized seamless shower and spacious walk-in closets. Office/den with tray ceiling provides the homeowner unlimited possibilities for usage. This unique property's incredible amenities including 24/7 concierge-security service,superior 2000 Sq. foot gym,steam &yoga rooms,outdoor entertaining area(2 grills,fireplace,BBQ area),air conditioned storage and 2 assigned parking spaces. Enjoy community concerts from the adjacent park while seating on your open balcony enjoying a stunning panoramic view of the Gulf. Den,living room and 2nd bedroom light fixtures are negotiable.Special Financingis available on all properties from SIRVA MORTGAGE,Inc. WATERS EDGE CONDO UNIT 1505
Listing Office: Century 21 Shaw Realty Group | MLS ID#: T2557391
331 CLEVELAND, CLEARWATER, FLList Price: $489,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Perched waterside atop downtown Clearwaters landmark bluff, This highly sought after, one of a kind, first floor residence offers great west views of Clearwater's famous blue waters and marina. This two bedroom, two bath versatility with a corner room off the kitchen boasting floor to ceiling windows facing the water and open living spaces. Its quality appointments and contemporary design details include porcelain tile and wood flooring, GE Profile appliances, European style cabinetry, high quality Kohler fixtures and hunter douglas sheer luminette window shadings. Water's Edge offers a great amenity deck which features a heated pool, spa, large fitness center and poolside cabanas. This residence includes two assigned parking spaces in a gated garage and air conditioned storage. WATERS EDGE CONDO UNIT 103
Listing Office: Smith & Associates Real Estate | MLS ID#: U7568893
331 CLEVELAND, CLEARWATER, FLList Price: $469,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
This 15th floor impeccably kept residence is a must see. Perched waterside atop downtown Clearwaters landmark bluff, this condominium home offers great views of Clearwter's famous intracoastal and gulf blue waters. This two bedroom, two bath residence offersa versatile, cozy den off the foyer to complement the open living spaces boasting floor to ceiling windows affording spectacular views from every space. Its quality appointments and contemporary design details include quality mahogany wood flooring in the bedrooms and den space, added mirror and bar accent appointments, GE Profile appliances, European style cabinetry & high quality Kohler fixtures. The quality window shades and additional added window film treatment add to the already well insulated comfort in the residence. The amnetity deck which features a heated pool, spa, large fitness center and poolside cabanas is a great shape, along with the elegant social room. This residence includes two assigned parking spaces in the gated garage and air conditioned storage. WATERS EDGE CONDO UNIT 1502
Listing Office: Smith & Associates Real Estate | MLS ID#: U7577522
5808 GULF, HOLMES BEACH, FLList Price: $369,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Water's Edge Condo is located directly on the Beach. The complex is beautifully landscaped and has a large private heated pool, tennis, and elevator. This 2BR/2BA unit is being sold turnkey furnished. Rentals allowed monthly Jan.-April and 2 week minimum May-December. Take a short walk to the white sandy beach and watch the sunset. Close to shopping, restaurants, and the Trolley. Fantastic opportunity to own a slice of Paradise. UNIT 104 N WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM PI#72022.1020/4
Listing Office: Sato Real Estate Inc. | MLS ID#: M5835135
, HOLMES BEACH, FLList Price: $349,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Great North Holmes Beach Condo Available at the Water Edge Complex (South Building). This true 2 bed, 2 bath unit is offered in the south building and has partial gulf views and been completely updated. This property is offered furnished and is currently being used as a vacation rental. New A/C in 2010, new hot water heater 2010,completely tiled throughout, kitchen done in 2004, bathrooms done in 2005 - many updated throughout. UNIT 104 S WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM PI#72022.1120/2
Listing Office: Island Real Estate-Anna Maria | MLS ID#: M5826435
5808 GULF, HOLMES BEACH, FLList Price: $335,000 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Waters Edge Condo is a beautifully landscaped complex located directly on the beach. Private heated pool,tennis & elevator. This 2BR/2BA unit is nicely furnished, has updated bathrooms, new wood laminate flooring in the living room, new carpet in bedrooms. Unit 206 is located 3rd back from the beach and has a view from the terrace. This unit has new A/C, new HWH and newer kitchen appliances. Rentals allowed- monthly minimum January thru April. 2 Week minimum May thru December. UNIT 206 N WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM PI#72022.1080/8
Listing Office: Fran Maxon Real Estate | MLS ID#: M5821135
5806 GULF, HOLMES BEACH, FLList Price: $319,900 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Fantastic opportunity to own a slice of heaven! This condo boasts 2 spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, living room, den, dining room, breakfast nook and an open and bright sundeck. Tastefully appointed and turn- key ready. From the deck you canplay peek-a-boo with the Gulf of Mexico, take a dip in the pool or take a relaxing stroll on the white sandy beaches of the Gulf. Just around the corner from some of Florida top restaurants and some of the best dives you will ever visit. Anna Maria Island is a paradise that has not lost its charm and unique personality, from the free trolley that gets you from one end to the other, to the festivals that seem to happen year round. Once you visit the Island you won't want to ever leave!!! UNIT 201 S WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM PI#72022.1155/8
Listing Office: RE/MAX Alliance Group | MLS ID#: M5823186
331 CLEVELAND, CLEARWATER, FLList Price: $2,650 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Former developer model residence on the 12th floor. Perched waterside atop downtown Clearwater's landmark bluff, this condominium offers southern views of Clearwater's famous blue waters in a lovely downtown locale. This two bedroom, two bath residence offers an open floor plan with a cozy office nook in the foyer. As an end unit there are numerous windows throughout with floor to ceiling windows in the master bedroom and living room. Its quality appointments and contemporary design details include tile in the dining area and carpet in the bedrooms, GE profile appliances, European style cabinetry. From the oversized balcony are panoramic views overlooking Clearwater beach and the Gulf of Mexico, downtown Cllearwater and the amenity deck which features a heated pool, spa, large fitness center and poolside cabanas. This residence includes two assigned parking spaces in a gated garage as well as an air conditioned storage area. 24hour 7 day a week desk coverage is a great plus for residents.
Listing Office: Smith & Associates Real Estate | MLS ID#: U7576391
15121 Laguna, Fort Myers, FLList Price: $1,100 | Bed:2 | Bath:2.00
Booking for summer and fall of 2012. $1500 April and $1100 May onward to end of Dec 2012. Booking 2013 $3000 a month. 3 month minimum. Wow factor when you walk into this property! Tiled lanai and new screen door at entrance. Cable, internet and phone available, please ask. Heated pool PLUS two other pool for your use, Waters Edge and Quail Run pools to use! Bikes for your use too. Great walking path out front along the canal that goes for miles! Very upgraded kitchen with granite and black appliances. No need to bring a thing! Turnkey. NO PETS ALLOWED. Seabreeze Lofts
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Listing Office: Alliance Realty Group | MLS ID#: 201119017


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La Vecchia Cucina
- Address:
2654 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405Neighborhood:
Santa Monica
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
La Vecchia Cucina
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.lavecchia.com/
- Phone: 3103997979
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm. Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
- Executive Chef: Mark Mollica
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Please contact us for more details about your private event.
A word from La Vecchia Cucina
La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere. News: La Vecchia Cucina is NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH all week.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
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La Vecchia Cucina reviews from OpenTable diners
120 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.5
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (71)fit for foodies (42)special occasion (41)romantic (28)great for lunch (25)vibrant bar scene (21)notable wine list (21)hot spot (20)good for groups (17)late-night find (11)kid-friendly (6)great for brunch (6)great for outdoor dining (2)Show More
- Good PlacelbonDined on 9/27/2014Food was great, grabbed an appetizer that consisted of steamed clams and mussels, and a ragu of lamb!Special Features:
- Great food and serviveJasonDined on 9/26/2014Food and service were both great. We had a couple of the salads (my wife and I shared the Wedge Salad), the Lasagna, a couple of pastas and Salmon. All of it was very good. It came out timely and was hot. The bread was excellent. It came with some oil with a little garlic/basil, very tasty. Go early if you can. Went for dinner with my daughter and her friend at 6:30 on a Friday night and it was a little busy, but by 7:15 it was packed. Service was still very good though.Special Features:
- A great place to celebrate!Kristine314Dined on 9/23/2014Celebrated a friend's birthday here the other night and it was fantastic! Service was great, food incredible, wine affordable. I highly recommend this for a smaller celebration of 8 or less and it's a small restaurant.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 9/20/2014I have sworn off reviews for open table but cant resist giving this restaurant it's due. The food was really delicious and in an area that abounds with restaurants this one has been going for so long and continues to keep the quality of the food and the menu tops. I would have dinner there anytime as opposed to some of the trendier spots nearby. Definitely a "must go".Special Features:
- Good Food With Plenty of NoiseLuv2dineVIPDined on 9/19/2014I like this restaurant very much.....service is always accommodating, bread is good, ambiance is pleasant (tables are very close to one another), mixed green salad was enjoyable and my Chicken Milanaise was outstanding. Other in our party enjoyed their pasta dishes. We are older so the noise was a factor in our liking the place rather than loving it. The acoustics are such that we would either go very early or late in hopes that we could tolerate the din. The style of the day is NOISE!!!!!Special Features:
- Fred13daDined on 8/30/2014Can always count on good food and service. Nice vibe but too loud!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Italian crowd-pleaserChuckTDined on 8/29/2014We were looking for a good restaurant close to where we are staying in Venice. Found LVC based on online reviews and our group of 5 adults gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up. We were seated within 15 minutes of our actual res. time on a busy Friday night. Waitress was attentive, engaging, and helpful. We had a wide variety of dishes and everyone said their food was excellent. Good wine selection. Definitely an "energetic" noise level. We enjoyed it, were glad we went, and would go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- still great butvisitfromvanDined on 8/26/2014visiting from vancouver I often stop at Levecchia and have always looked forward to taking friends and family with me. Still a great spot but found on this trip it had slipped a notch . Portions seemed to be larger, took longer and didn't quite live up to the hype i'd given them . I felt like i was at cheesecake factory when the salad arrived. Still a good four out of five for me but first few times I was there it was a full on five . Tasty and great serviceSpecial Features:
- Good start, but too muchOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/26/2014Hate to be a downer, but after a decent start with the apps (burratta special was the only real lone standout of the night) the meal crashed and burned with the entrees. In a party of 8 different plates, not a one was beyond merely just OK. The kitchen seems to lack a deft touch with the garlic, the truffles, the salt, you name it.
- Wonderful spot for lunchMamaVIPDined on 8/22/2014La Vecchia Cucina is a great lunch spot. Dinner there can be rather frenetic. Lunch is serene, food is sublime and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The prix fixe lunch at $14.00 is a true bargain. One can choose from a long list of appetizers (including the best fried calamari around) and a half portion of any of the delicious pastas, or perhaps a pizza or sandwich. Service is attentive. I look forward to returning for dinner in the near future. Something quite lovable about this restaurant. Perhaps, it is the utter lack of pretentiousness.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great local spotDScottDined on 8/21/2014Has fabulous bread and dipping oil with crushed garlic and herbs yummy! Pizza's are amazing, pasta withe lobster was delicious. Tables are pretty close together, good people watching but if I were to say something negative it would be the noise level.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My Home Away From HomeFromagerVIPDined on 8/17/2014I love La Vecchia!!! The food is top notch, superb service, amazing happy hour, and decent prices!!!Special Features:
- Anniversary Dinner SuccessOYLFREEDined on 8/16/2014We needed a last-minute table for 4 for our 18th Wedding Anniversary. Open Table came through and we had an amazing evening. Jordi was easily the best waiter I have ever been served by - he was friendly but not intrusive, extremely knowledgable about the menu and the restaurant and an overall great guy. Because of Open Table's "notes" section they knew it was our anniversary ahead if time and brought out a celebratory dessert which a shocked my husband! Highly recommend La Vecchia Cucina.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding food and service !OK99Dined on 8/9/2014The authentic Cicilian cuisine, with outstanding quality of ingedients by Chef Mark, is unmatched. The ambience is energetic and yet romantic. The service is impecable. A real treat for Lunch as well, if you are in the area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Italian in S. Monica -maybe LAYummyfoodonlyplsDined on 8/6/2014Food was off the charts. Had the Caprese Salad, Rigatone Bolognese, Filet Mignon all perfect. It was my birthday & they brought dessert on the house. The service is impeccable. Would dine there anytime!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Must TryLoveEatingOutDined on 7/31/2014Food quality excellent. Fresh pasta and seafood was beyond delicious. Service was attentive, and helpful with regard to menu choices. Caesar salad a great choice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Italian foodbradjstkVIPDined on 7/30/2014Very nice atmosphere, reasonably priced and extensive wine list, good service and food. Had a very enjoyable dinnerSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent find!NicoleSDined on 7/27/2014We went here as part of the DineLA deal and was pleasantly surprised! The calamari in particular was absolutely delicious. The cocktails were fantastic as well. Highly recommended!Special Features:
- Fantastico!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/25/2014After discovering this restaurant at the LA Food&Wine 2013, it had been on my list of places to try this year. Luckily there was DineLA going on, SUCH great value. Regular menu is quite vast so this helped make an easy decision on what to try first, next time I can go a la carte and get adventurous. Burrata to start which was perfection. I had the Sea Urchin Spaghetti, sooo yummy finished the whole plate! My husband had the Alla Checca Pizza, cooked perfectly! Mom had Seabass, huge portion and delicious. Rest of the table had Lamb Ragu, which they all finished aswell. Desserts were either Panna Cotta or Tiramisu - DELISH. All 3 course meals were $35 each. Amazing. I cant wait to go back and try the rest f the menu!Special Features:
- consistingly goodMackDined on 7/25/2014Reservation time respected. Good bar. Good service. Excellent kitchen. Basic Italian with a modern twist.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Date night with the wife!RevBadDined on 7/25/2014Excellently prepared food! The fried zucchini blossoms served with the lightly spiced marinara sauce made me think of the ones I had in Rome. Definitely looking to go again soon.Special Features:
- Consistently goodRickiDined on 7/23/2014One of my two favorite Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. The food is always consistently good. Their rigatoni bolognese is in my opinion the best in LA. They also have a burrata, tomato, basil and procuitto salad that is out of this world. You can't go wrong with any of their dishes, but their pasta dishes are especially outstanding.Special Features:
- Perfect restaurantRonFVIPDined on 7/22/2014Food & service is top rate. Enjoyed everything about this restaurant. There were 4 of us and each ordered different things and each dish was great. The deserts were super.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We all agreed it was greatlaminvaDined on 7/20/2014There were 4 in our party and we all agreed that this was a great restaurant. We had the fixed price menu that was part of LA restaurant week. The ravioli first course was delicious and so was the seafood salad. We all had the filet for our main course. It was tender and flavorful. The vegetables that accompanied the main course were excellent. And the desserts were terrific. I had the Tiramasu that was the best I have had. We loved this restaurant.Special Features:
- Charming Neighborhood Italian RestoPJFWDined on 7/18/2014We were treated by our daughter during restaurant week (extremely reasonable prices - $35.00 for 3-course meal). We expected dinner selections/service might not be as good as at other times, but to the contrary, on Friday eve we had a delightful relaxed meal. Seated on time, our waiter was friendly & helpful, menu choices were varied: at least 5 items for each course and in our party of four, we all had delicious food (outstanding tomato & burrata salads, seafood salad also very good, delicious pasta main as well as steak filets cooked just right and stuffed chicken that was to die for! Desserts were light and tasty - panna cotta and tiramisu). Corkage was $20. We will definitely return to this lively charming dining spot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- La VCorbycorbVIPDined on 7/16/2014Food is always excellent and service is above par.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently great foodDietSchmietDined on 7/14/2014Some amazing dishes, made to perfection every time. I highly recommend the Tagliata Di Manzo, Capriccio Imperiale and the Melanzane.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lamb Chop is GoodAnneDined on 7/14/2014The lamb shop is good! My mom wanted it well done and it was still juicy and delicious.Special Features:
- Best Italian on Main Street!OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/11/2014A total neighborhood gem! Love dining at the bar (awesome bartenders). Any item I have ever tried on this menu is outstanding. The pizzas, pastas (they have gluten free…just ask), salads, fish & chicken entrees are well rounded and I am convinced can meet anyones liking. The best arriabiata tomato sauce I have ever had. Great wine selection. The staff is always warm and coming into this restaurant always feels like eating amongst family.Special Features:
- LA VECCHIASUFOODIEDined on 7/5/2014WONDERFUL FOOD AND SERVICE ALL ENTREES WERE VERY GOOD ALL FOUR OF US ENJOYED THE DINNERSpecial Features:
- Great Food, wonderful locationOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/5/2014I love it here, good food, great service, and good price pointSpecial Features:
- So great we went there twice!windywooDined on 6/30/2014Visiting LA from New York, a friend recommended this restaurant to us. We were a large group and they were able to accommodate us no problem. We had such a fantastic dinner that we came back again with another group of people a few days later and had an equally amazing meal. Everyone in our party enjoyed it so much..I highly recommend the pizza which my kids loved! the pastas were delicious..and the lasagne superb! A great scene..and excellent wine list. We definitely will be back when we visit LA again.Special Features:
- Santa MonacaEljohnDined on 6/30/2014Excellent Italian food, the bus staff was very attentive but the wait staff didn't check back very much. All together the food made up for the service short comings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 23 Years and still our favorite23stillinloveDined on 6/29/2014My husband and I have been going to La Vecchia for 23 year. This restaurant still our favorite, we are what one might considered "foodies". La Vecchia is the baseline for any restaurant that we go to. We have been to many 5 stars restaurant in Europe, Canada and Mexico - La Vecchia is always #1. Our favorite dishes are the lamb chops(Costelette D'Agnello) and the filet mignon (Filetto Al Porto) and for dessert the lemon curt tart with almonds.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dee74Dined on 6/25/2014Been here many times, still pleases after all these years. Yep, a few thing's have been changed around and some dishes are a couple of dollars more but not too expensive. Not sure if they still have it since I am a light weight and didnt have it last week, however, liked the rosemary-infused vodka on the rocks. A girlfriend and I dropped by early eve. and had it and a delicious leisurely meal. Favorite dis is Farfalla La Veccia. Bow-tie pasta with lobster, soo good. It gets busy from about 7 p.m. until closing so make reservations.Special Features:
- Perfect ItalianOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 6/20/2014Although a bit noisy and crowded, this Italian serves perfect old-school food. We eat here very time we visit Santa Monica. The kitchen is sure-handed and efficient. Salads are wonderful. Ceasar is bursting with garlic and lemon. My husband's caprese featured outstanding and creamy mozzarella. Pastas are done perfectly al dente. The veal piccata is unparalleled, perfectly cooked in a zingy lemon sauce with capers. Lasagna is delicious. The tiramisu is one of the best I've had. Shout out to Nico for running a smooth house. See you next time!Special Features:
- Good food - LOUDMackDined on 6/13/2014Always good food, but a very high noise level. Good waitstaff, but too long to take orders. Not exceptional bartenders? Lots of little kids until about 7:30.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 6/7/2014Food was very good, but would agree with others who said that they do not know how to handle the weekend business. Our 3rd person on party of 3 was a half hour late. Since we walked in the Manager at the computer made a big deal about wanting the table yet at no time did they absolutely need to seat it. After taking the table away, we told our party not to come. The two they sat bought two glasses of wine and entrees. Our 3rd party, who was bringing a 4th, would have spent over $200 as we did. When we ask for someone who might care, the guy who came over just wanted to argue our point. Our waiter Matt did a great job. As busy as they were, he read that we wanted to take our time.Special Features:
- Romantic with impeccable serviceHappyDinerDined on 6/6/2014Excellent service, white table cloths, great food. Fantastic place for special occasion, but I could eat there a couple times a week.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always Pleased!MangiaMadnessDined on 6/6/2014Every time I go to La Vecchia, before the check arrives I'm already making plans to come back. The service was top notch, the food was spectacular and the portions perfect. Because it was a special occasion, the manager sent over a dessert on the house which was a wonderful way to end a fabulous meal. They've got a patron for life!Special Features:
- The following 620 reviews are from the La Vecchia Cucina reviews archive.