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Linux Network Programming, Part 2
init's primary role is to create processes from information stored in the /etc/inittab file. It is either directly or indirectly responsible for all the user-created processes running on a system. It can respawn processes it starts if they die.
The respawning capabilities of init will get quite confused if the daemon forks as per the code in Listing 1. The original daemon process will immediately exit (with a child daemon continuing to run), and init will take this to mean the daemon has died. A simple solution is to add a command-line switch to the daemon (perhaps -init) to inform it to avoid the forking code. A better solution is to start the daemon from /etc/rc scripts rather than from the /etc/inittab.
The System V layout of /etc/rc is used in the popular Red Hat and Debian distributions of Linux. In this system, each daemon that must be started/stopped has a script in /etc/rc/init.d for Red Hat and in /etc/init.d for Debian. This script is invoked with a single command-line argument start to start the daemon, and a single command-line argument stop to stop the daemon. The script is typically named after the daemon.
If you want to start the daemon in a particular run level, you will need a link from the run-level directory to the appropriate script in /etc/rc/init.d. You must name this start link Sxxfoobar, where foobar is the name of the daemon and xx is a two digit number. The number is used to arrange the order in which the scripts are run.
Similarly, if you want the daemon to die when changing out of a particular run level, you will need a corresponding link from the run-level directory to the /etc/rc/init.d script. The kill link must be named Kxxfoobar, following the same naming convention as the start link.
Allowing system administrators to start/stop daemons (by calling the appropriate script from /etc/rc/init.d, with the appropriate command- line argument) is one of the nicer advantages of the SysV structure as well as its greater flexibility over the previous BSD-style /etc/rc.d layout.
The shell script in Listing 6 shows a typical Red Hat style example in /etc/rc/init.d for a daemon called foobar.
It is often useful for a daemon to log its activities for debugging and system administration/maintenance purposes. It does this by opening a file and writing events to this file as they happen. Many Linux daemons use the syslog() call to log daemon status information etc. The syslog is a client-server logging facility, originating from BSD 4.2. I am not aware of any SVR4 or POSIX equivalent. Messages to the syslog service are generally sent to text files described in /etc/syslog.conf, but may be sent to remote machines running a syslogd daemon.
Using the Linux syslog interface is quite simple. Three function calls are prototyped in /usr/include/syslog.h (see the syslog.3 man page):
void openlog(char *ident, int option, int facility); void syslog(int priority, char *format, ...); void closelog(void);
openlog() creates a connection to the system logger. The ident string is added to each message logged and is generally the name of the daemon. The option parameter allows for logging to the console in case of error, logging to stderr as well as the console, logging of the PID and so on. The facility argument classifies the type of program or daemon logging the message and this defaults to LOG_USER.
The syslog() call does the actual logging. Values for format and the variable arguments are similar to printf(), with the exception that %m will be replaced by the error message corresponding to the current value of errno. The priority parameter indicates the type and relative importance of the message being logged.
To break the connection with the system logger and close any associated file descriptor or socket, use closelog(). The use of openlog() and closelog() is optional. More detailed information on these functions is available in the syslog (3) man page.
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Thanks a lot for this wonderful information. I needed to create a daemon and i think i have hit the correct page to begin with. Adding one example code would definitely help. Thanks once again.
Thank you!!
This is a very well written primer for writing daemons. I am in the process of writing one now and was looking for a concise summary as to what is needed. Needless to say I have found what I am looking for!
Thank you very much Ivan for a superb write up!
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thx...thx...thx :)
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i have a windows service that i went to work on linux.
i change the code so it's run on linux,
but i went it to work like windows service, so it's conitnue to work after
i logout the system, and log it's activety to known place.
is this Daemon Processes (and syslog) are sutiable for me needs.
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yes. daemons do not receive terminal signals so they do not die when you log out.
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I am attempting to call a web service from a powershell script.
I am not the author of the web service, nor do I know much about web services. (I'm only ramping up in PowerShell, as well.)
The vendor of the web software has provided me with a .wsdl file. I ran wsdl.exe against it, then csc.exe against the .cs file that was generated, in order to produce proxy .dll files.
In my powershell script, I am instantiating an object, setting its url property and attempting to call one of the methods:
$myVar = new-object VendorObject
$myVar.url = "http://servername/serverdirectory/serverfile.asmx"
$myStuff = $myVar.GetStuff()
When I execute this, I get the exception:
Exception calling "GetStuff" with "0" argument(s): "Server did not recognize the value of HTTP Header SOAPAction: ."
At C:\users\xxx\desktop\xxx.ps1:56 char:55
+ $myStuff = $myVar.GetStuff<<<< ()
+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [], MethodInvocationException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : DotNetMethodException
I have taken a network capture of my call and see:
POST /serverdirectory/serverfile.asmx HTTP/1.1
User-Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; MS Web Services Client Protocol 2.0.50727.4927)
Content-Type: text/xml; charset=utf-8
SOAPAction: ""
Authorization: NTLM TlRMTVNTUAABAAAAt4II4gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGAbAdAAAADw==
Host: servername
Content-Length: 0
The WSDL description for this webservice is:
<wsdl:operation name="GetStuff">
<soap:operation soapAction="" style="document" />
<soap:body use="literal" />
<soap:body use="literal" />
I'm afraid that I don't really understand the exception; as I said, web services is not an area where I claim competence.
How can I determine the soap action the server requires, and how do I configure my $myVar to use that soap action?

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β2-Adrenergic receptors: Structure, regulation and signaling by partial and full agonists
Version of Record online: 28 JUN 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1592.2004.00348.x
Allergology International
Volume 53, Issue 4, pages 321–330, December 2004
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Kurose, H. (2004), β2-Adrenergic receptors: Structure, regulation and signaling by partial and full agonists. Allergology International, 53: 321–330. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1592.2004.00348.x
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There's a certain script Republican primaries have come to follow, and it involves establishment types proclaiming the incumbent better positioned to take on a Democrat than whichever tea-party challenger.
But in Kentucky, the establishment might have it backwards.
Matt Bevin, the Louisville-area businessman running against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, is new to politics. He's dismissed by many in the GOP as a glorified gadfly. Still, he's got something the veteran lawmaker lacks — a thin record that will be difficult for Democrats to pick apart.
Indeed, Democrats are hoping to turn the Senate race into a referendum on an unpopular incumbent. But without McConnell on the ticket, the presumed Democratic nominee, Alison Lundergan Grimes, will face a much tougher foe in the fresh-faced Republican, some longtime Bluegrass State political watchers say.
It's not that Bevin is any stronger than a generic Republican candidate. But in deeply red Kentucky, that's all that's needed. President Obama lost Kentucky by 22 points last year, and the older white voters who turn out in greater proportion during a midterm election will push the state even further to the right. In a race about issues — like climate-change regulations and Obamacare — a Democratic candidate who can be tied to the president stands little chance.
McConnell's unpopularity is the sole reason Democrats hope they can win in a state otherwise hostile to their federal candidates. The Democratic polling firm Public Policy Polling has called McConnell the least popular senator based on its surveys, while an internal poll from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee found that an overwhelming majority of voters, 71 percent, don't think he's working to change politics in Washington.
Seeking a sixth term in office when voter antipathy toward Washington reaches all-time highs isn't easy. And in the early going, the Grimes campaign has framed the GOP leader as the personification of everything wrong with the country's dysfunctional political system.
But against Bevin, who has never held office and is running a campaign that emphasizes his outsider credentials, Grimes's strategy disintegrates.
"It would be night-and-day-change for the race," said Jim Cauley, a Democratic strategist in Kentucky who thinks Bevin presents a greater challenge than McConnell. "We would have to switch gears completely."
Even Bevin's avowed hard-right conservatism wouldn't cripple him in a general election. He has taken positions, such as threatening to shut down the government if Obamacare isn't defunded, that could hurt him in a general election. But Kentucky voters were presented with another ultraconservative candidate, Rand Paul in 2010, and put him in office despite a stiff challenge from the state's attorney general. And while Bevin's positions are sharp, he's never backed any position as egregious as Paul's stated uneasiness, later recanted, with the Civil Rights Act.
"That was the knock on Rand Paul, that he was so far to the right," said Dan Adams, who ran the now-senator's primary campaign in 2010 and is a Bevin supporter. "If there was any concern in 2010 about that, it was taken care of then. The only thing that has changed is we've probably become more conservative as a state."
Bevin's candidacy wouldn't lack for potential pitfalls: His lack of experience might help boost his appeal, but it also means he's untested. A difficult campaign could expose him as liable to make the same mistakes as previous (and infamous) Republican candidates, such as Christine O'Donnell or Todd Akin. In a sign of Bevin's vulnerability, McConnell's campaign has already run a TV ad criticizing him for lying about being a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jesse Benton, the senator's campaign manager, said it is "profoundly absurd" to believe Bevin was a stronger general-election candidate than McConnell. Bevin, he said, is "unproven and untested" and carried "deep flaws with virtually no vetting."
McConnell, on the other hand, is a veteran politician who has survived tough challenges before. And many independent political analysts, such as Nate Silver of The New York Times, expect him to walk into a general election against Grimes as the heavy favorite.
Many Bluegrass operatives also say that, in any case, it's a moot point. McConnell remains the heavy favorite against Bevin, who has yet to solidify the party's conservative factions behind him. The incumbent has far more money, much higher name recognition, and the prized endorsement of conservative grassroots favorite Paul. Bevin hasn't even been able to earn an endorsement from the anti-establishment Club for Growth.
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A couple of American League hurlers pitching Tuesday couldn't be faulted for using the famous lament of the late Rodney Dangerfield, "I get no respect," in reference to their ownership in fantasy leagues. John Danks and Justin Duchscherer are both below the 50 percent threshold in standard ESPN leagues. Danks has thrown four quality starts this season, and although his past two starts didn't meet the six-inning requirement for a quality start, he met the other criteria by allowing just two runs. In fact, only one of his seven starts could be considered a bad one for fantasy purposes. With Duchscherer, I was actually surprised more folks weren't excited about his transition from the bullpen into the rotation. Until his 2007 season was derailed by injury, Duchscherer was a lights-out, late-inning guy for the A's. Once he gets stretched out as a starter, he should approach a strikeout per inning and rack up the quality starts.
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Jeremy Accardo, RP, Blue Jays (forearm)
Wilson Betemit, 3B, Yankees (hamstring)
Chris Denorfia, OF, A's (back)
Chone Figgins, 3B, Angels (hamstring)
David Eckstein, SS, Blue Jays (ankle)
Johnny Estrada, C, Nationals (elbow)
Paul Lo Duca, C, Nationals (hand)
Nick Punto, 2B/3B/SS, Twins (hamstring)
John McDonald, SS, Blue Jays (ankle)
Richie Sexson, 1B, Mariners (suspension)
Vernon Wells, OF, Blue Jays (wrist)
Luis Castillo, 2B, Mets (quadriceps)
Ray Durham, 2B, Giants (hamstring)
Rafael Furcal, SS, Dodgers (back)
Kason Gabbard, SP, Rangers (legs)
Jose Guillen, OF, Royals (neck)
Ramon Hernandez, C, Orioles (wrist)
Orlando Hudson, 2B, Diamondbacks (hamstring)
Mike Jacobs, 1B, Marlins (thumb)
Julio Lugo, SS, Red Sox (concussion)
Angel Pagan, OF, Mets (shoulder)
Manny Ramirez, OF, Red Sox (hamstring)
Brian Roberts, 2B, Orioles (foot)
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Hitters: Manny Ramirez was able to pinch-hit Sunday, so expect him to be back by Tuesday. Damion Easley doesn't have a heck of a lot of fantasy value, so hopefully Luis Castillo's quad isn't a major issue. Jose Guillen is still worth starting as he is able to DH for the Royals while his neck heals. Rafael Furcal missed a fifth straight game with a sore back Sunday. While it's frustrating to watch a team not put a player on the DL, it's encouraging that he could be back soon. Don't plan on him for the early part of the week, though. Julio Lugo has no timetable for a return; Alex Cora is a decent fantasy play in his stead for batting average alone. Ramon Hernandez (wrist) and Brian Roberts (foot) both missed Sunday's game for the Orioles. Have a backup option ready for the next few days until we learn more about their injuries. Still no sign of Mike Jacobs in the Marlins lineup as of Sunday. Have another first baseman ready to go. Consider your options with Bobby Abreu; he is 1-for-13 (.077) against Edwin Jackson.
Pitchers: Not too many ace pitchers to choose from on this slate, but Josh Beckett, Chien-Ming Wang, Brad Penny, Felix Hernandez and Zack Greinke are all 100 percent owned in ESPN leagues and don't have any red flags coming up in their matchups. I can't lump Edinson Volquez in with the stud pitchers because of his matchup with Florida. The Marlins are still leading the way in OPS versus right-handed pitching (.827). If Volquez walks six batters like he did in his last outing, the Marlins will make him pay. If you can't afford a torching, Volquez isn't worth the risk in this matchup. It hurts because he has been so solid, but leave him on the bench for this one. Jered Weaver has allowed only one earned run in two career starts versus the White Sox. Chicago's lineup is a combined 8-for-42 (.190) against him. With his offense behind him, look for Weaver to go to 3-0 versus the White Sox. When Matt Cain keeps the walks to a minimum, he has a decent outing. With Houston near the bottom of the ranks in drawing bases on balls this season, things certainly bode well for Cain to have a quality start. The Colorado Rockies lineup is a combined 20-for-101 (.198) versus Randy Johnson. Not a single member of the Rockies has ever hit a home run versus him. Although his home ERA is troubling (8.04), I'll have him active for this matchup. John Maine doesn't always protect your WHIP, but he does what he needs to do to get a win. I expect a near-quality start as he takes on the Nationals for the second time this season, but he'll get the win, too.
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Hitters: Ronnie Belliard is a ridiculous 9-for-13 (.692) against John Maine. If you need some middle-infield help, he's widely available. Eric Hinske is becoming more useful in fantasy as the season wears on. He happens to be 12-for-27 (.444) versus Chien-Ming Wang, so if you were looking for an excuse to pick him up, this is it. Jay Payton might be in for a start for the Orioles based on his 8-for-21 history against Josh Beckett. Brandon Inge is another bench player who could wind up starting. Inge is 7-for-22 (.318) with two home runs versus Zack Greinke. With Wilson Betemit and Alex Rodriguez out of the picture right now, Morgan Ensberg will once again pick up the majority of at-bats at third base. He has some deep-league value in that lineup. Ray Durham was able to pinch-hit on Sunday, but still doesn't appear ready to start for the Giants or your fantasy team. Erick Aybar was back in the Angels lineup on Sunday and went 1-for-5. Get him back in your fantasy lineup if you were using him. Angel Pagan (shoulder) appeared as a pinch-hitter on Sunday, but still doesn't represent much fantasy value with Moises Alou back. With Vernon Wells out for more than a month, Kevin Mench and Brad Wilkerson are not bad fantasy replacements as well, if you play the matchups. Mench has a .304 career average against left-handed pitchers and stole a bag in his first game as a Blue Jay. Wilkerson will be given a chance to lead off on occasion and has both power and speed (to go with a low average). Considering the matchup for Tuesday (Kevin Slowey, a control right-hander), I'd go with Wilkerson. Still no Orlando Hudson for the Diamondbacks, as he struggles with his hamstring. Consider Augie Ojeda as his fantasy replacement. Ojeda has been a real sparkplug filling in for Hudson, with five hits in his past five games.
Pitchers: Justin Duchscherer should be owned in more than 30 percent of ESPN leagues. His pitch count might not be high enough to consistently go six or more innings, but I will get there. Once Duchscherer is throwing 100 pitches a game, only the best offenses will prevent him from throwing a quality start. Start by using him in this matchup with Cleveland, which has a .687 OPS away from home.
Available in 60 percent of ESPN leagues, consider John Danks another great spot-start candidate. With four quality starts logged already this season, Danks should be able to catch the Angels by surprise. Only Torii Hunter has had an at-bat against him before (and he is 0-for-8).
A matchup with Boston is enough to scare me off recommending Jeremy Guthrie. He's been useful of late, but considering the Red Sox lineup, I'm taking a pass.
A soft-tosser like Phil Dumatrait could be in for some trouble against the Cardinals' home run-hitting lineup. In a start against the Cardinals late last season while with the Reds, Dumatrait allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings. The St. Louis batters now have a combined 12-for-24 (.500) history against him.
Walks are still the concern I have with Jo-Jo Reyes. He hasn't been bad with his command in his two outings so far this year, but he needs to be spot-on to be effective. I need to see more from him before getting on board.
Only southpaws have been able to find solace in the Yankees lineup so far; righty Edwin Jackson could be in for a rough day. He has a win and a loss under his belt versus New York this season, but with an .803 OPS over the past week, the Yankees have been hitting well.
Jesse Litsch is coming off three straight quality starts and the Twins don't pose a serious offensive threat to him. I'll bet on a fourth straight quality start (though considering the Jays offense, I won't say anything about a win).
The Reds, Diamondbacks and Mariners are all top-10 offenses versus left-handed pitching, making it difficult to recommend Mark Hendrickson, Jeff Francis or Kason Gabbard.
The Mets, however, have quickly tumbled down the ranks of teams who hit well versus lefties. John Lannan already has a quality-start win versus the Mets this season and doesn't make a bad deep-league gamble here.
Only the Boston Red Sox (.938) have a better OPS over the past week than the Pittsburgh Pirates (.854). Kyle Lohse makes a dangerous start considering how hard the Pirates have been hitting.
I like Kevin Slowey versus the Blue Jays. His great command will minimize base runners, and Toronto is a team looking for a new identity. So many changes (Frank Thomas is gone, Scott Rolen is back, Brad Wilkerson and Kevin Mench are new additions, both shortstops are injured and Vernon Wells is out for a month) make the Jays seem vulnerable right now.
Nate Robertson hasn't allowed fewer than four earned runs in any of his seven starts this season. That's not going to change now.
As I said before Jon Lieber's last start (when the Reds rocked him for four home runs in an inning), he will still have some good spot-start opportunities if Rich Hill stays in Triple-A. Tuesday's contest against the Padres might be the best one. San Diego's atrocious .650 OPS means just about any pitcher should be able to handle it easily. Look for six innings and a win from Lieber.
Paul Byrd has too many troubling matchups against the individual A's hitters to consider him for a start; Mark Ellis has two home runs in 21 at-bats, Jack Cust is 4-for-9 (.444), Bobby Crosby is 6-for-18 (.333), Emil Brown has six RBIs in 20 at-bats and Daric Barton is 3-for-4 with two walks.
Atlanta narrowly trails Florida for best OPS versus righties. There is no way I would try Kyle Kendrick against them. If he doesn't hit his spots exactly, he has troubles with weak offenses.
Carlos Villanueva is not one of my favorites to recommend, but his matchup with the Dodgers does look pretty good. L.A. has an OPS almost .200 points lower versus righties.
It's been a while since we've seen much of Shawn Estes in the majors. He has been doing a solid job in the minors this season, compiling a 4-2 record with a 3.67 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 34 and a third innings. His walks (7) and home runs allowed (3) are also down. Now, a matchup with the Cubs (.798 OPS versus left-handers) is not one for which I'll recommend Estes, but like Lieber, I could see some spot-starts coming his way this season.
Brandon Backe's matchup with the Giants might be a bit of a trap. While San Francisco has been one to prey on for pitching matchups, that is not necessarily true in recent days. The Giants have an .808 OPS over the past week, good for sixth-best in the majors. I'd wait until they cool off a bit to test them against weaker pitchers.
Weather concerns
Missouri is in for some showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, and unfortunately it threatens two ball games. St. Louis has a higher chance of precipitation into the evening than Kansas City does, but be prepared to have your Tigers, Royals, Pirates and Cardinals miss some action or suffer from a wet field. The forecasted storm has 30 percent chance of affecting the game in Arlington as well. So watch your Mariners and Rangers. Weather-proof games include: Yankees-Rays, Dodgers-Brewers, Blue Jays-Twins and Rockies-Diamondbacks.
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Casa Travessa - NEW photos! Adorable Rossio HomeSend to a friend
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Book this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apt. / condo in Lisbon today! A total of 4 people can sleep here comfortably. This property has been booked 1 times.
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Casa Travessa - NEW photos! Adorable Rossio Home Lisbon, Costa de Lisboa, Portugal
Additional Location Information
Our historic parish, Pena, begins at the north-east corner of the Rossio and stretches up the hill to the tree-filled park known as "Campo dos Mรกrtires da Pรกtria." Although only minutes from the Rossio (Lisbon's main plaza), Pena is a family neighborhood, home to the Italian Embassy, German Embassy, grassy parks and ponds... and the birthplace of Amรกlia Rodrigues. It's a non-touristy, quintessentially Portuguese residential area: a village in the heart of Lisbon.
Parking can be a challenge on our medieval streets, but you'll be so close to the center of town--and public transportation is so plentiful and inexpensive--that you won't even miss having a car.
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Getting There
Nearest train station: Rossio train station, 0.2 miles
Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport, 4.3 miles
Nearest ferry port: Praça do Comércio, 0.8 miles
Car is not necessary
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Lisbon Attractions
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Lisbon Attractions
Last updated on July 12, 2016
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|Minimum Stay
Please note: these rates exclude taxes and fees and may vary depending on the length of your stay. Rates are also subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rental fees
- Damage Deposit | $110 per stay
- Fees for additional guests may apply.
Additional notes from the owner
Rates, above, are for 1-2 adults.
Each additional adult is 10â'Ź per night.
No charge for children under 16 years old.
All-inclusive Rate includes 6% lodging tax, all fees, utilities, loaner laptop/netbook and wireless internet access.
- A/C or climate control
- Soap/Shampoo Provided
- Alarm Clock
- Hair dryer
- Towels Provided
- Cleaning Service
- Local Guides/Maps
- Iron
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Long term rentals allowed (over 1 month)
- High chair
- Safe
- Linens Provided
- Corporate bookings allowed
Phone / Internet
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Internet Access
Property Features
- Ocean or water views
- Kettle
- Paper Towels Provided
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Stove or Oven
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Satellite or cable TV
- Stereo or CD player
- Books
- DVD Player
- Television
- 4 Dining chairs
- 4 Lounge chairs
- Pet
- Smoking
- children
Living space
- 753 square feet
Reviews (51)
based on 51 reviews
of guests would stay again
Very good
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Comfortable, perfect location"
This was our first time in portugal with lisbon as our first stop. Austin was very helpful, she sent us instructions to give the taxi driver so we would not have any issues getting to the apartment. She was waiting for us when we got there and gave us a tour of the neighborhood before she left. The apartment was comfortable and the location was perfect, right in the middle of Rossio square. We had a great time.
Milena Ristic
Serbia, currently Madrid, Spain
"Feel like being at your friend´s place"
I have disovered VisitingPortugal rentals by chance and I consider myself being a lucky person. Since I have recieved (at my home in Madrid)a nice little package which has contained not only the information about Casa Travessa and a Lisbon map, but also instructions about getting a cab at the airport and driving directions both in Portugese and English and a monthly publication about what´s going on in Lisbon, I felt like I knew austin for a long time, like she wanted to share everything she finds beautiful and special about Lisbon with us. Casa Travessa is just above Plaza Rossio, and the location is a great value, I just adored the view through the living room. As I said we felt like we came for a visit at the friend´s house,the appartment had everything we needed and even more - books, Lisbon guides and children´s books and games, fado CD´s so that we could really enjoy the atmosphere. Our nearly 6 old daughter has read her first words in Portugese there and our teenage daughter loved taking photos of those curvy, narrow, streets in Barrio alto and alfama, Cascais and all over this beautiful city. The food was great,huge portions, and the most of the people spoke English even in those tiny neighbourhood shops. It was a great choice for our family, we like to walk and explore, and we would certainly like to come back one day!
"Lovely central apartment with excellent amenities"
We chose Casa Travessa having seen it recommended as child-friendly, and were travelling with our toddler. We made an excellent decision! The apartment was an ideal base in Lisbon, being just a few minutes walk from the central Rossio (though up a rather steep hill/ steps...not one to try with a stroller loaded with shopping!) It was very thoughtfully designed and furnished, with a big comfortable bed and sofa, washer/ dryer, dishwasher, wi-fi and cupboards stocked with "essentials" (including a bottle of wine..maybe not strictly essential but yummy) which was a lovely touch. The apartment had a very open feel to it, and despite being so central was quiet, being in a residential street. A cot and high chair were provided for our son, and there was a stair gate on the stairs down to the bedroom. There were also games and toys in the apartment, as well as lots of information on how to entertain children in Lisbon...though our was still young enough to be fascinated by the fountains in the Rossio, the cats and peacocks up at the castle and the wonderful displays of cakes in nearby cafes. Actually, I was quite impressed by the latter too! The owners provided helpful and friendly advice while planning our visit, and provided lots of information before our arrival, including instructions in Portuguese for the taxi driver to find it...a very simple idea, but seemingly quite necessary! Austin met us on arrival and gave us a quick tour of the area, pointing out good restaurants, places of interest and public transport links, which helped us to orientate ourselves for our own sightseeing. We all had a great time in Lisbon and would not hesitate to recommend CasaTravessa to others.
"A quiet, cozy, comfortable Lisbon retreat"
The unexpected bonus that comes with this apartment is Jordan, the owner. He met us upon arrival and gave us a tour of the neighborhood. Not only did this put us at ease in our new location, but it also saved time the next day when we set out on foot to explore the city. The kitchen was well stocked--Jordan and Deb left a bottle of vinho verde, delicious Portuguese cheese, and breakfast items. Exceptionally clean and well appointed, the apartment provided comfort from the first moment we walked in. The location was perfect--close to restaurants, shopping, transportation, and historical sites. It was the perfect base for our delightful Lisbon visit. We will return.
Gaylene Donner
"Location can't be beat"
Found Casa Travessa through friends of the owners Jordan and Deb Kleber when planning a visit to Lisbon to sightsee and run in the Rock & Roll Lisbon Half Marathon. The location of Casa Travessa is central for exploring the Rossio district, riding the funicular to the Bairro alto and Chiado neighborhoods and using the Metro to get around to other areas of Lisbon (Parque das Nacoes near the airport and where the R&R; marathon started). Jordan and Deb were very accommodating hosts, from meeting us when we arrived by cab and giving us an introduction to the apartment, neighborhood restaurants and stores, leading us on a walk around the Rossio area to personally point out the Metro stop, train station,personal favorite restaurants and shops, provide local history of the landmarks and answering any questions we had about the city to finally knocking on our door upon departure and calling the cab, then walking us to the cab stop. The Kleber's have thought of everything when furnished the apartment for their guests, including a cell phone with their phone number programmed for easy contact. There was even a bottle of wine, fresh bread and cheese stocked in the refrigerator, plus coffee for the coffeemaker. The bedroom and bathroom are large and very comfortable. The washer and dryer were a pleasant surprise too. We loved our stay at Casa Travessa and hope to visit again one day.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
New York
"A true five rating"
We can add but little to others who gave Casa Travessa the highest rating. Jordan and Deb are superb managares, responsive to a fault, the apt. is as described, the proximity to Rossio Plaza and transport to other pars of Lisbon and beyond just superb. The apt. was furnished and provided well beyond our expectations (we must have rented dozens of places in as many cities in the last few years).
"Casa Travessa is comfortable, clean and centrally located in Lis"
The owner, Jordan was very accomodating, meeting us upon our arrival and getting up very early to order us a cab. His orientation was very helpful and informative. The apartment is within a five minute walk (although a steep walk)from buses, trams and metro located in the Rossio. There are several very good restaurants and cafes in the nieghborhood, making it unnecessary to visit the crowded "restaurant row" with the other tourists. The apartment itself is clean, the beds are comfortable, the air conditioning was efficient. The kitchen is well equipped, when you have the need to take a break from eating out. We felt safe in the nieghborhood and although it is a busy area, was quiet at night. The apartment is a good value for your money and I would recommend it.
Jennifer Cushnie and Dennis Allen
"It was everything that we hoped, plus the most caring hosts!"
First of all, Jordan met us as we got out of the taxi from the airport, showed us around the charming little apartment and then took us on a short tour of the neighborhood, which proved to be extremely helpful for getting one's bearings and feeling at home! The apartment was as promised: charming, incredibly clean, with a fully equipped kitchen and delightful breakfast makings in the fridge: wonderful cheese, bread, orange juice and fruit. We felt so well cared for at all times. The location of the apartment could not have been better: minutes from the main square, with a huge choice of assorted restaurants in the neighborhood, bus lines and the main railway station (plus a Starbucks, for a frappucino on a very hot day!) We walked everywhere or took public transportation when venturing further afield or to more outlying attractions, such as the aquarium. Everthing was easy. We felt safe in Lisbon, and in the warren of little streets where the apartment is located. We felt so fortunate to have happened on the Vrbo listing. It really was perfect in every way. The owners made it especially wonderful. They care about their guests very effectively, deal with any little problems that might arise, within minutes (such as how to turn on the TV!), but are not bothersome. We would add that there is a fairly steep narrow staircase down to the bedroom and bath on the lower level, which might prove difficult to manoeuver for anyone with a mobility problem. My husband and I are in our early 70's, but are quite fit and did not encounter any problems. We loved the apartment layout. And the views from the windows were magical, at all times of the day and night. We were sad to leave "our" Lisbon pied a terre!
Joel & Diane
"great location, wonderful hosts"
As all of the reviewers have noted, the apartment is in a great location in a "real" Lisbon neighborhood, is lovely and comfortable, has lots of useful amenities like guidebooks, a loaner laptop and wi-fi, well equipped kitchen, and lovely welcome basket. Jordan's introductory tour was a perfect orientation for newcomers. I want to also mention how helpful Jordan was when the airline lost one of our bags, and then didn't deliver it as promised. After a frustrating wait for the promised delivery, and difficulties communicating with the airport folks, Jordan cheerfully took over. He sent us out to enjoy Lisbon while he called the van driver, arranged for our bag to get delivered, and then met the driver and brought the bag in while we were out enjoying dinner at one of the restaurants he'd recommended. It salvaged an otherwise frustrating day, making it a lovely first day in Lisbon after all. This goes well beyond the level of assistance one would usually expect in a self-catering apartment. Besides being close to the Rossio, we enjoyed the neighborhood itself, including the great walking tour that Deb has written up and tucked in the everything-you-might-want-to-know notebook.
"A fabulous long weekend - we hope to return soon"
My partner and I were extremely impressed at the kindness and attention to detail that Jordan and Deb offered in their lovely apartment. Jordan met us at the apartment when we arrived, opening the door to some beautiful Fado music playing on the stereo, and magnificent views out of the living room window. The apartment itself was immaculate and airy, with everything that one might need for a short or longer stay. Jordan's short tour of the local area when we arrived was extremely welcome - we took up many of his recommendations for places to eat, and loved the fact that we were staying somewhere personal, and which genuinely felt a part of Lisbon life. The location of Casa Travessa was fantastic. Tucked away in a tiny side street above the central Praça de D. Pedro IV, and a few short minutes away from Rossio station (trains out to the Unesco World Heritage site, Sintra), it is close enough to everything to make getting around very easy, but hidden away enough to be off the tourist-track. It felt like a little haven to come back to in the evening. Small touches like bread and cheese and fruit, and Portuguese green wine in the fridge, made us feel at ease. I sometimes have a feeling of apprehension when arriving, tired and slightly bewildered, in a new city, but Jordan and Deb smoothed that feeling over, making us feel comfortable and chilled out in a city which is itself the epitome of laid-back mediterranean cool. I think we were extremely fortunate to book this wonderful gem of an apartment: it made our stay very memorable. It is clear that Jordan and Deb have thought very carefully about what would make a visitor feel at home, and I think many owners of holiday apartments elsewhere in Europe would do well to take a leaf out of their book. My only regret is the shortness of our stay. Lisbon is now at the top of my list of favourite cities, and I am hoping to return soon.
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Calvin looked around at all the people laughing and dancing. They were having so much fun; it was written across their faces as they chatted and danced away the night. It was a little bit strange that knowing in a few days, some of them—hopefully—might be dead and that the beautiful memories of prom night would be replaced by the nightmare that would be May 1st.
At least for them, because for Calvin it would be a beautiful dream coming true.
He blinked, looking up at the ceiling, his mouth open just slightly as he stared at all the streamers and hanging stars. This was all slightly ridiculous. Calvin had thought that maybe one night as a normal teenager would be nice, but so far it was all so very lame.
Rachel's friends were the 'normal', immature bunch that everybody else was. There wasn't anything special about them—all they did was scream nonsense at each other and laugh annoyingly loud. He really hoped he'd get to take a few shots at them come Zero Day. Seeing their reactions to the fact they had 'partied' with a teenage psycho would be a lot more fun than this.
He made a small face, leaning back against the wall. Calvin just hoped that time would pass by rather quickly. He and Andre had plans for later that night, after all.
"Cal!" Rachel grabbed his arm, pulling him out onto the floor. "Let's dance! That's what we came here for, isn't it?" Well, no, that may have been what Rachel had come there for, but Calvin's reasoning was far less… innocent.
"Uh, right, dance… fun." He stared at Rachel as she started dancing before sighing and moving awkwardly. She looked up at him and he forced a wide smile onto his face. "This is great!" He exclaimed with as much cheer as he could muster. Calvin really didn't care if it worked or not. His mind was elsewhere.
"It is, isn't it?" Rachel agreed, smiling widely, her voice unnaturally loud. Calvin wanted to tell her that he could hear her just fine at normal volume but thought it might be a little rude. Or maybe it was just a prom thing? Everybody was talking a lot louder than they needed and he just wanted to scream at them all to shut the fuck up.
He didn't though.
"I think the prom committee did an extra good job this year." The brunette continued. He wished he could tune her out. "The colors and theme are amazing, aren't they?"
Calvin nodded. "Yeah, I like the little… things." He replied, pointing at something random hanging off the wall. Sure, it was all really nice if he actually cared about those things, but truth was it was difficult to care about anything when in two days he'd be killing 'innocent' teenagers as well as himself.
"I'm so glad you could come, Cal." Rachel told him sincerely, a smile lighting up her face. All Calvin could do was wonder how she'd react when she heard that he would be one of the gunmen on the May 1st shooting of their high school. "I know you probably think it's very lame and stupid—" Well, she hit the bull right in the eye, didn't she? "—but we're seniors now and who knows how much time we have to spend together before we fall out of touch… I hope we don't though. Really."
"No," he shook his head, placing his hand on her arm. "Rachel, it's not lame. If I thought it was lame I wouldn't have said yes when you asked me, okay?" The girl gave a small smile. "You're my friend, have been for years and you will continue to be until the day I die, alright?"
Sucked for her that the day Calvin died would be in two days, didn't it?
Her smile widened. "Alright, and thankfully you won't be dying any time soon, neither of us will be." Calvin grinned, laughing slightly. He supposed there was no harm in letting her believe that.
Even though it was so far from the truth that it wasn't funny—except it was, but then again, Calvin's sense of humor was a little bit twisted.
"I'm going to go get something to drink, okay? Want anything?"
"Sure, I'd love some punch."
Calvin nodded, giving her a small smile before heading over to the punch table, letting out a relieved breath. It was nice to be away from all those people and a bit further away from some speakers. His head was pounding, but the thought of all the bodies that would be littering the school on Zero Day helped ease that pain—even if only slightly.
He filled up a cup, taking a drink from it, wanting to take his time before heading back over to Rachel and the dance floor. Calvin glanced back. Or rather Rachel and her moronic friends. He sighed.
"Why did we even come to this stupid ass prom anyway?" A guy that Calvin only vaguely recognized asked a few of his friends as they stood on the other side of the table, looking out over the dance floor.
"Cause our chicks threatened to not put out for us if we didn't go." Another boy replied. Calvin rolled his eyes, taking another sip of his punch. He hoped it was spiked—that was the only thing that would be able to get him through the rest of the night.
"Those fucking bitches, man." The first one groaned, slamming his head back against the wall lightly. "Not like everybody doesn't know they're fucking sluts. Only reason I'm with the whore is cause she's a good lay, no other reason, not one." His hand tightened around his punch. These were the type of people that were making him do Zero Day in the first place.
This was the reason humanity was screwed and needed to end. Calvin was happy that he would be playing his role in that destiny in just a few short days.
"I hate this place…" one of them—Calvin didn't care which—commented. "Sometimes I wish I could just blow this whole school up with everybody inside of it. Wouldn't that be a nice sight, huh?"
Calvin choked on his punch, the urge to laugh in disbelief building up inside of him. He was positive that this guy didn't mean that as much as he thought he did. He probably didn't even know what he was saying. The guy didn't have a fucking clue as to what he was talking about.
Small laughs escaped from him, his body shaking as he tried to hold it back. He knew people were looking at him, including the idiots talking about sluts and blowing up the school, but he honestly didn't care. These people couldn't do anything to him, but he sure as hell could do a lot back to them.
"What's so funny, loser?" One of them spat and Calvin glanced over at him, still smiling a little bit.
"Blow up the school?" Calvin asked quietly, tilting his head a bit before filling up another glass with punch. "You guys are hilarious, really. I'm sure you don't know the first thing about what you're talking about."
His smile widened, shaking his head. "I know a lot more than you do, trust me on that. A lot more." Not caring to hear the guy's response, he walked off back towards Rachel, his mind happily thinking of Zero Day.
Zero Day. It was going to be the most beautiful sight anyone could ever lay their eyes on. He just knew it.


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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- pepper
- 4 ounces rontoni pasta, COOKED
- 1 (7 ounce) can tuna
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup celery
- 1⁄2 cup red onion
- 1 tablespoon dill
- mince onion
- finely chop celery
- in bowl combine mayo and vinegar til smooth
- add tuna
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Barbara Park's "New York Times" bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing and reading for more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation
Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner Junie B. Jones It's kindergarten graduation, and Room Nine is getting bright white graduation gowns. Mrs. says to keep them in their boxes until the big day. But Junie B. Jones just can t help herself. Then uh-oh an accident happens Will graduation be a spotty dotty disaster?
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Barbara Park is one of today's funniest and most popular authors for middle-graders. Her many successful novels include "Mick Harte Was Here, " which received fifteen state Children's Choice awards, including the Texas Bluebonnet Award; "The Kid in the Red Jacket;" and "Skinnybones." She is also the best-selling author of the Junie B. Jones books, and "Psssst...It's Me, the Bogeyman, " a picture book.
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Hip Gnosis, a.k.a. multi media artist Kevin Holcott, produces a video series that explores the intersection of the occult and popular media.
He's also just launched a tee-shirt line and the debut garment, "AIWASS Here First!", puts a punny (and funny) spin on some of the core deities of Aleister Crowley's Thelema.
If I had some extra bucks laying around I'd order the hell out of this!
Hip Gnosis
This is the droid you're looking for.
Or so says this video clip advertising an app-enabled remote control toy version of BB-8, the soccer-ball-like droid from the forthcoming film 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'.
He costs way more than I can currently afford, but this dude is cute as fuck!
Who doesn't want a bust of one of the most important philosophers of the modern error?
I recently took advantage of a sale happening on the Puma website to load up on several models of their classic Suede Sneaker.
When the giant box with the Puma logo on it arrived at my door it contained the straight up Puma Suede in "high risk red" and "white", and "green sheen" and "palace blue", as well as a pair of Suede Classic + LFS in "dark shadow" and "black", and a pair of Suede Classic Crafted in "dark denim" and "blue bird".
A few select pieces of gear were also ordered from other retailers in matching colors so I can get my "mushroom belt" on.
Just arrived in the mail, my 3XL "Mickthulhu Mouse" tee, combining the terror of the Old Ones with the terror of commercialism, from Tee Fury!
This design, much like my last purchase "Hey, Cthul-Aid", is by the artist Beast Pop and available on a whole host of consumer products across the web.
Tee Fury
Beast Pop
How DOOM got a Wallabee before Ghostface is beyond me.
But if I had some dollars I'd be all over these bad boys!
DOOM embossing? Reflective cross-stitching? Butter leather?
Oh yeah!
I got home from an early morning overtime shift today to a package containing my birthday gift to myself, this incredible "Hey Cthul-Aid" tee from Tee Fury!
Though I copped mine from Tee Fury a quick internet search popped up a few retail results, including options courtesy of the artist Beast Pop's own shop!
Tee Fury
Beast Pop
I. Must. Have. This.
If you know me, you know I love Rob Zombie, 'House of 1,000 Corpses', 'The Devil's Rejects', the character Captain Spaulding, and the actor Sid Haig.
So you also know I gotta have this "Munny"-style vinyl Captain Spaulding action figure from Funko to have, hold, and put next to my similar Mola Ram figure on my record shelves.
Seriously though, my birthday is this month, so somebody should make me a very happy pop-culture ephemera-collecting old man and buy me this!
Just in time for Elektrix to send back my EBOX-44 in working condition, Serato has released these ill Limited Edtion clear marbled entries in their Lost Your Marbles line of control vinyl.
It looks like they've sold out at most retailers, but I suspect I could still find some on the web somewhere, or else I could settle for the Glow in the Dark joints they have on their site.
I had the opportunity to shoot one of these badboys a few weeks back at a function put on by my current employer.
Yeah, my current corporate identity is a flunky for one of biggest firearm manufacturers in the world, what of it?
Anyway, Smith & Wesson's AR-15-style M&P15-22 semi-automatic .22 LR rifle is quite literally a joy to fire!
I decided right then and there that I want one so I can take it to the range and pop some shots now and then.
Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 .22 LR
Got a package in the mail today from TeeFury containing my most recent score; a double purchase of Lovecraftian splendor in the form of their "Obey Cthulhu" and "Forbidden Books are Fun!" tees!
These are far from my only purchases from the purveyor of original pop-culture tees which are not only cheap, and available in extra-comfy 3XL, but limited edition, as they're only on sale for a short 24 hours at a time!
Keep an eye on their website so you don't miss out!