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Beautiful location and the most comfortable bed we have had on our entire trip!
Katie2015-01-10T00:00:00ZI spent a wonderful, relaxing 5 nights in the Tower - a real getaway. It was exactly as pictured, very clean and cozy, with beautiful views of the entire surrounding area and lake. Michelle wasn't there, but his sister took great care to welcome, and check up on me (as a lone female traveler). I can't recommend it more. This was the perfect location to explore Tuscany and Umbria. Cortona is 20 minutes away, and a drive through the breathtaking Val D'Orcia is less than an hour and half away.
Erin2016-01-20T00:00:00ZJust wonderful experinece, tower is very comfortable house with rustic interior design and is located in small village at lake in Umbria. Our host Katja is fantastic,funny person and she is making good umbrian dinners.
Christopher2015-04-11T00:00:00ZThe tower is such a special place, really unique and in beautiful surroundings with mountains, olivetrees and view to Lago Trasimeno. We loved it! Pictures match reality, all though it is more charming, when you are there. The place was well equipped, with everything we needed during our stay, even with cakes and stuff for breakfast. It was very clean and well kept. The heat was on, internet worked well, everything worked. Communication with Michele was easy and fast. We did not meet her, but Catia, who received us and gave us the keys - she is such a nice person! We liked the cats, too! Umbria and the surroundings is really worth a visit, there is lots to be seen and experienced both culturally, history, and if you like sports. We will definetely return.
Gudrun Kirstine2016-02-05T00:00:00ZThe old tower exceeded our expectations. The view of the lake is amazing and our reception was fantastic. Stay here, you won't be disappointed. If Nadia offers to cook you a meal (for a modest cost) take her up on the offer... it was our best Italian meal.
Heidi2016-04-19T00:00:00ZPosto incantevole!! La torre è un angolo d'intimità affacciato su di un paesaggio argentato dagli ulivi mozzafiato. Tutto il necessario è presente per passare un soggiorno indimenticabile, peccato non aver potuto godere del gazebo esterno e della piscina, la stagione non lo permette, quindi sarà di nuovo in programma per l'estate. Proprietari disponibili e simpatici. Grazie!
Furio2016-03-20T00:00:00ZAccoglienza gentilissima, mi ha accolto la mamma di michele che oltre ad averci mostrato la casa ci e' venuta incontro in strada aiutandoci ad arrivare. Appena entrati ci offre una bottiglia di vino della zona, e venendo un po sprovvisti di cibo per la colazione, ci ha portato latte e caffe e 2 paste prese al paese. TOP! Posto chiaramente come in foto.. silezionsissimo... shhhhhhhhhhh
Alessio2014-10-06T00:00:00ZOur stay in the Tower in Tuoro was amazing! The drive up to the tower, the view from the tower... was absolutely gorgeous. Tuoro is a small town, but we found a couple great restaurants and a small market with meats, cheeses & wine - it was a relaxing, beautiful stay! The tower was clean, super charming, and incredibly unique - we loved it! Thank you!
Kirsten & David2012-05-31T00:00:00Zประเภทห้อง
Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Umbria 06069, อิตาลี
When we arrived there was nobody there. The host does not live in the house and we did not know their address. We had to phone them to let them know we had arrived. Later we learned they live in a house close by. Friendly and helpful people, after a day of constant rain and very low temperature they brought us pastries and wine. Thanks again. Unfortunately we didn't use the beautiful garden and the swimming pool because of the cold weather. Very spacious and clean apartment. Well equipped. The only thing that can be improved is the sofa. Recommended.
Jan2013-06-11T00:00:00ZWhy do we airbnb? Because we want to travel like citizens of the world and not like tourists. We do not want be herded with crowds and told when to get off and get on; we are do-it-your-selfers. My girlfriend and I traveled to Tuscany and Enzo's place allowed us to do just that. We felt like locals instead of tourists. Enzo's place is paradise on earth. It is simple, quaint and elegant. It is modernly equipped and furnished with antiques. It roomy and cool in the summer. It would accommodate two couples. There's A&O supermarket nearby and a wonderful restaurant "La Tufa" across the street that offers exceptional value. Best pizza I ever tasted. We booked a Cortona wine tour online. It was slightly expensive at 130 Euro each; however, Francesco picked us up drove us to three different locals: a cheese factory where we had wine and pasta with an unforgettable view; Montepulciano winery where we had wine; a charming little town where the filmed a scene from "Under the Tuscan Sun" and had wine. Currently, the name of the town eludes me; perhaps, it is the wine. Enzo was helpful and gracious. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming. Enzo's cousins, Mariano, lives next door. This is a great base camp if one is visiting Cortona (Bramasole), Montepulciano Wineries. It is located less than 5 Kilometers from the hill town. One kind either hike, bike or drive. It is ideally located to give one access to the major attractions without the exorbitant price of being right in town. There's a parking stall with an automatic gate. It includes a fresh vegetable garden. Book now! you won't be disappointed.
Victor2014-07-25T00:00:00ZL'esperienza presso la struttura di Enzo a Ossaia è stata breve ma molto piacevole. Le foto che vedete rappresentano fedelmente la struttura e questo è già una garanzia. L'appartamento è molto confortevole, accessoriato e pulito. Ideale per famiglie. Ossaia è vicinissima a Cortona e un buon punto di partenza per gite culturali giornaliere o escursioni in bicicletta. Enzo vi offre anche il posto dove mettere le bici e un parcheggio per l'auto. Se avete bambini la piscina aiuta molto soprattutto nei caldi soggiorni estivi. L'host e sua moglie sono delle persone piacevolissime con cui intrattenersi e confrontarsi, sempre disponibili e prodighi di consigli e suggerimenti su come esplorare i dintorni. Vi consiglio vivamente un soggiorno presso questa struttura.
Claudio2013-08-12T00:00:00ZLarge and pleasant entire 2nd floor apartment, very convenient to local walks, and to Cortona. A bit of traffic noise from the street, but very reasonably priced, and Enzo and Mirella are very friendly hosts, very helpful.
Cliff2013-10-07T00:00:00ZWe had a great stay in Cortona and Enzo has such a lovely villa. Rooms are comfortable and beautiful. Enzo is wonderful and an excellent host. Highly recommend.
Alex2014-06-11T00:00:00ZWhen we arrived, we had trouble getting hold of Enzo, but once we did, he was very quick to get us settled in. The location was wonderful. It was easy to drive into Cortona and neighboring towns, such as Montepulciano. My sister and I loved staying in this house. It was closer to the road than I expected, but that wasn't an issue. The apartment was large and sleeping with the windows open at night was amazing. The kitchen is very nice and well stocked as well. We didn't get to use the pool as we hoped, but we put our feet in, and it was great. Would absolutely stay here again or recommend it to friends!
Ashley2014-06-12T00:00:00ZThe villa is beautiful, typically rustic and utterly charming. The pool and gardens are secluded and safe and the apartment was clean and cool. Beautiful location on a hill with local amenities really close by. Cortona itself is stunning and only a 10 minute drive. Restaurant next door is very good but always really busy so sometimes booking is necessary. Loved our stay and Enzo and his family were perfect hosts.
Hannah 2015-08-19T00:00:00ZVery nice and pleasure stay. We felt there as with family. The house is definitely in tuscan style and there is everything needed to spend happy holidays. Wonderful place to visit Cortona and other cities in that region. Enzo and his wife were always keen to help and to talk a little.
คอร์โทนา, Tuscany 52044, อิตาลี
Gabri es una mujer muy amable y atenta. Llegué sin automóvil y no tuvo ningún inconveniente en ir a buscarme a la estación de trenes. Su casa es muy acogedora, limpia y sus desayunos son exquisitos!! Siempre te da recomendaciones de los lugares para visitar y te apoya con material turístico. Sin duda volvería!. Muchas gracias Gabri por tu hospitalidad!!!
Natalia2017-02-25T00:00:00ZGabriella made me feel as if I was part of her family, it was like staying at my Oma's house. When I come back to Italy I will have to visit again just to see her and her husband Maurizio. The house is in this quaint little village in the countryside just far away enough from any big tourist cities for quiet but so close it is no bother to visit many places all in one stay. The house and rooms themselves are clean and charming, everything is provided for you plus extra love and care from Gabri herself. I cannot say enough in terms of praise for this amazing and loving host who loves her job so much! Thank you Gabri, I can't wait to see you again soon!
Janita2016-08-05T00:00:00ZVicino a Cortona abbiamo trovato un posto unico per la storia che conserva al suo interno. Arredamento arricchito da antiquariato e mobili artigianali, accoglienza gentile e colazione ricca e veramente molto buona!!!consigliato
คอร์โทนา, Tuscany 52044, อิตาลี
Prachtig uitzicht! Mooie tuin, perfecte service, zwembad, alles goed geregeld! Mooie plek voor wie uit de drukte wil blijven. Let op: de weg er naar toe is een beetje hobbelig en duurt ongeveer 10 minuten. Thank you Valentina!
Carlijn 2014-07-07T00:00:00ZWe were absolutely enchanted with "Valentina's House"! The location gave us stunning views day and night. It is also convenient for day trips to many other interesting places. The cottage itself was charming and comfortable and all our needs totally provided. Our hosts were available for everything from leading us to the site to checking in on our comfort. We have already recommended this place to friends!
Tom2016-10-18T00:00:00ZHet welkom van de verhuurder was bijzonder hartelijk. Omdat het huis hoog op een heuvel ligt en de laatste 3 km over een onverharde weg gaat, gaat de verhuurder in zijn auto je voor naar de locatie, na je te hebben opgehaald uit het centrum (station) van het dorpje Terentola aan de voet van de heuvel. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien en het uitzicht geweldig, alsmede het fijne zwembad dat dagelijks wordt onderhouden. Valentina en haar partner Iwan, hebben er alles aan gedaan het ons naar de zin te maken en zijn bijzonder hartelijk. Vanuit Terentola is Cortona binnen 10 km bereikbaar en ook het Trasimenomeer is dichtbij.
Paul2015-06-26T00:00:00ZOur stay at Casa Contea was verry amazing!! We had a wonderful time at this fantastic place. The house and the lovely garden, the swimming pool and the view were really great and beautiful. Everything was as described and pictured. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Valentina and Ivano for being such lovely hosts and for the tasty wine :-)
Steffen2015-09-08T00:00:00ZStaying at Valentina's was amazing! Exactly as described and the views were breath taking. Valentina kindly picked us up from and dropped us back at the train station. Highly recommended. Thanks Valentina!
Jason2015-07-22T00:00:00ZOur stay was fantastic. There was a bit of confusion with a mix up with bookings upon arrival however, and as a result we were upgraded to the bigger apartment which was a great response to the situation. Valentina and her family were very hospitable and made our stay very comfortable. We made good use of the swimming pool, and the views over the valley were beautiful, especially the sunsets. We loved staying here, it was a great based for exploring Umbria and Tuscany.
Katrina2016-09-11T00:00:00ZEsperienza semplicemente incantevole. Casale unico, panorama da brividi, il tutto immerso in un giardino curato nei dettagli. Peccato che l'acqua della piscina fosse ancora un po' troppo fredda, ma sarà un buon motivo per tornarci. L'appartamento risponde alla descrizione ed è ben attrezzato. I proprietari sono molto disponibili e hanno saputo trasmettere in questa struttura la passione di chi ama la propria terra.
Alessandro2015-06-03T00:00:00ZWhat a WONDERFULL stay we had on Valentina and Ivano's Cottage ... Everything was just amazing, the view, the swimming pool, the kindness and little attentions of every day from Valentina and Ivano. This is the place you HAVE to choose for your first time in Tuscany, close to a lot of main cities you have to visit (Montepulciano, Pienza, Cortona). The swimming pool is perfect, so close to the house, you have a feeling of peace and happiness when you stay on this house, in the middle of nowhere, lost up on a mountain, with incredible sunsets... We already really missing the place, and we'll coming back very soon ! Grazie Mile per Tutti, Valentina é Ivano !!!!
Cortoreggio, Cortona 52044, อิตาลี
Eu estou apaixonada por tudo! Amei conhecer Dina, ela é uma pessoa linda, tem um coração enorme. Amei o cachorro dela, amei a casa! Dina é super atenciosa, amável e me fez me sentir super à vontade. Me pegou na estação, me levou pra um festival, me pegou no festival... foi incrível! Eu quero voltar em breve! Io sono innamorato di tutto! Mi piaceva sapere Dina, lei è una persona adorabile, ha un cuore enorme. Ho amato il suo cane, amavo la casa! Dina è super disponibile, gentile e mi ha fatto sentire super confortevole. Ho preso alla stazione, mi ha portato a una festa, mi ha preso al festival ... è stato incredibile! Io voglio tornare presto!
Camila2016-09-11T00:00:00ZDina welcomed me warmly and met me at the train station. She fed me lunch and dinner on my first day and took very good care of me. We communicated on our electronic devices since my Italian is not very good. The WiFi connection was excellent in her home. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and welcoming. I felt very at home and Dina made sure that my stay in Cortona was lovely.
Sue2013-04-11T00:00:00ZThe host canceled my reservation 13 days before arrival.
Art2011-09-17T00:00:00ZDina is a great host, even with the language barrier. There are two guest rooms, in an annexe, that share a excellent kitchen, bathroom and small lounge, plus a lovely garden with an outlook. I stayed alone and had a very nice stay, except the queen bed was a bit hard for my slim frame but still OK. Dina provided a great breakfast and even took and picked me up from the rail station (approx 1.5km away) for my day in Perugia. If you like dogs, then ask Dina to let Lillo out in the garden (ensure the gate is closed) for a little while. He is a a very playful, friendly dog that appreciates the attention.
Stephen2016-10-29T00:00:00ZPicked me up from the station. Had cake ready made for me. Offered a homemade pizza for me and then informed me she lived below after welcoming me into her gorgeous home. Very beautiful space. Grazie Mille! Dina went to Milano for the week, but left me everything I would need. Thanks!
Steven2015-10-18T00:00:00ZWhat did I like? The host, the accommodation and location. Dina goes out of her way (literally) to make your stay a success She is an ambassador for the area. The accommodation - well appointed and spotlessly clean Location. Beautiful charming Don't miss Dina Casa if you plan to stay in the area.
Jeff2016-05-17T00:00:00ZDina é uma senhora muito simpática, gentil e fez de tudo para me acolher bem. Ofereceu-se a me buscar e me levar na estação de trem - já que eu não dirijo - e também me deixou e me pegou na cidade de Cortona, que eu queria tanto conhecer. Ela não fala inglês e eu não falo italiano, mas como nossas línguas são próximas uma das outras, conseguimos nos comunicar de um jeito ou de outro. Recomendo muitíssimo a Dina e sua casa. Dina conquistou meu coração.
Carolina2016-08-17T00:00:00ZDina is a lovely lady who has a wonderful house jsut outside Cortona. There are spacious gardens and there is accommodation from anything from 1 (as in my case) to 6 people. She is very knowledgeable about the area and did everything to make me feel at home, including the offer of preparing a meal as I arrived late. Breakfast was on the balcony overlooking the Tuscan countryside. What more could you ask?
Terontola, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
What a lovely farmhouse! We stayed here for two nights and it was fantastic. A short drive to Cortona so excellent location. The farmhouse was done to a high standard and was very comfortable. Lorenza was very helpful and hospitable. The farmhouse was very spacious. We had a choice of two double bedrooms. We had privacy as the farmhouse is off the main road (a private road to enter the farmhouse was great!) In the evenings we ate in the garden and admired the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Highly recommended if you are looking for a relaxing holiday and to enjoy Tuscany in the traditional way. Thank you Lorenza!
Tehmina2016-05-22T00:00:00ZLorenza was wonderfully welcoming and had a bottle of wine for us. This place is even more beautiful than the pictures. I'd definitely come back and bring my sweetie. It's a great place for two couples to share or your best gal pals to enjoy Tuscany and Umbria. Being in the countryside with Cortona on the hilltop was magical and even mystical. Thank you Lorenza.
Nathalie2016-06-08T00:00:00ZNous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans la maison de Lorenza. Située à quelques minutes à peine de Cortona, la maison est confortable et très propre, Il y a suffisamment d'essuies et de draps. Le jardin est très spacieux. Une des chambres à une magnifique vue sur Cortona. Lorenza ainsi que sa maman sont très aimables, très sympathiques et très attentionnés à ce que nous passons un agréable séjour. Elles sont très à l'écoute, prête à aider et à améliorer le confort. Très bonne expérience, Nous recommandons la maison.
Philippe2014-07-26T00:00:00ZVery lovely home and hosts. We can see Cortona which is 10 min away from our garden. Montpulciano is only 30 km away so very convenient for wine tours. Would stay here if we return.
Soon2015-08-03T00:00:00ZLa maison de Lorenza est un véritable petit havre de paix. Une jolie maison de campagne extrêmement propre et fonctionnelle. Lorenza est pleine de petites attentions charmantes. Nous reviendrons !!!
Delphine2014-08-29T00:00:00ZLorenza and her lovely mother greeted us with a bottle of wine. They were very welcoming and made us feel at home. The house is awesome and we had the place and the garden to ourselves the whole time which was fantastic. Location is perfect and it's very easy to explore the area. If I had to mention a negative it would be the shower is slightly small, but other than that it was a great experience overall and I would highly recommend staying here.
Divan2016-07-07T00:00:00ZBien accueillis, nous avons passé quinze jours dans cette belle maison ancienne et rustique, à la vue imprenable sur Cortona. C'est assez calme, bien situé pour les nombreuses visites en Toscane et Ombrie. Néanmoins, des améliorations sont à apporter à la maison (et la propriétaire les a prévues) : davantage de vaisselle, prises de courant, douche et connexion internet plus fiable. Très propre et confortable. Un fort beau séjour.
herve2015-08-23T00:00:00ZDe verhuurder heeft ons ontvangen op de afgesproken plek, waarna ze ons naar het huisje heeft gebracht. Dat zou alleen moeilijk te vinden zijn geweest. Het huisje was in prima staat: netjes en goed verzorgd. De ruimte om het huisje is zeer royaal en biedt fijne gelegenheid om in de schaduw van een grote boom te genieten van de rust. Als het wat minder warm is, biedt de tuin meer dan genoeg ruimte om in de zon te zitten. Steeds met voldoende privacy. De ligging van het huisje biedt een mooie uitvalsbasis voor de vele bezienswaardigheden in de buurt en daarbuiten: Cortona en het Lago di Trasimeno, maar ook bijvoorbeeld Assisi is minder dan een uur rijden. Kortom, een fijne plek voor een mooie vakantie!
Bert 2015-08-03T00:00:00Zประเภทห้อง
คอร์โทนา, Tuscany 52044, อิตาลี
The house was very nice decorated and clean. The kitchen equipped with all neccessary for those who want to prepare their own food. We were welcomed with the bottle of wine from Pamela's husband's wineyard. He was very nice and willing to help with all our questions. The advantage of the house is its position as it is not far to Sienna, Arezzo, Asissi etc. We felt there like home and recommend the house for those who want to spend holiday in cosy and nice house and beautiful countryside.
Marianna2016-08-06T00:00:00ZNos hôtes ont été disponibles dès notre arrivée. Une bouteille de vin de leur production nous a été offerte en guise de bienvenue. Au cours du séjour, nous avons reçu de leur part un SMS pour savoir si notre séjour se déroulait dans de bonnes conditions. Le logement est très agréable et meublé avec beaucoup de goût.
Michel2016-10-12T00:00:00ZL'accoglienza è stata ottima e con un piccolo dono ad attenderci. La casa è nuova, ben tenuta e con ogni comodità. La casa è molto pulita e fresca con un grazioso giardino sul davanti che consente di mangiare all'aperto. Ad uso della casa anche la piscina condominiale, vicina e gestita con cura.
Antonella2016-06-06T00:00:00ZAbbiamo passato alcuni giorni in questa magnifica casa che rispecchia perfettamente quanto scritto nell'annuncio. Pulitissima, curata nei particolari e dotata di ogni comodità. L'accoglienza, il giardino esterno, il parcheggio privato per due macchine e la piscina hanno reso il nostro soggiorno fantastico, non si può volere nulla di più. L'ubicazione è poi ideale per visitare questa parte della Toscana perchè si può raggiungere facilmente ed in poco tempo i principali paesi come Assisi, Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino, Castiglion del Lago e il Lago Trasimeno, Chiusi, Perugia ma non solo in poco tempo si può essere anche nella zona vicino Siena o nella Val d'Orcia (Montepulciano, Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia ecc), quindi è proprio in una posizione strategica e fantastica. Consigliamo vivamente questo posto.
antonio2016-08-18T00:00:00ZРекомендуем! Замечательное жилье! Отдыхали компанией 6 человек. Очень чисто, комфортно, уютно! В первый вечер нас угостили бутылкой вина, было очень приятно) Спасибо за атмосферу!
Алексей2016-07-24T00:00:00ZWe were directed to the house which is situated near Cortona. We got an explanation of the house and the possibility to go on a wine tour was offered. Also some groceries and wines were already arranged for us. The neighbors were nice and invited us for a barbeque at the pool. The house was nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. A pool nearby and the possibility to barbeque and to eat outside, which is very nice. Only less comfortable was the sound of cars and one bedroom does not have airconditioning. We enjoyed our stay and made some good trips to Cortona and Lago di Trasimeno!
Fleur2016-07-27T00:00:00ZThis apartment is beyond expectations. Everything is super quality and there are more than enough kitchen utensils, etc. Location is also great, completely recommended!
Anita2016-09-23T00:00:00ZL'appartamento è molto carino, esattamente come in foto. La location è perfetta per muoversi nei dintorni e visitare posti splendidi come Cortona, Arezzo, Pienza, Montepulciano... I padroni di casa sono gentili e disponibili. Consiglio vivamente il soggiorno presso questa struttura.
คอร์โทนา, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
คอร์โทนา, Tuscany 52044, อิตาลี
Ossaia, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
We had a great stay at Jacopo's family place. We felt like at home with our small son. Rooms are spacious and comfortable even in high temperatures outside. There is a nice view from the seating right in front of the doors to the living room with a kitchenette. Everything was very clean including a superb pool with lights for night swimming.
Jan2016-07-11T00:00:00ZThe entire family was wonderful, we're very happy to to have met them, and really enjoyed sharing a such welcoming home. The location has a beautiful view of the lake Trasimeno with a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming pool was the perfect place to cool down after our summer excursions. We felt at home immediately and feel like we were part of the place as well as the family.
Valerie2016-08-21T00:00:00ZWhat a warm welcome of Jacopo and his grandmother! And what a great view at the Trasimenolake. We felt home in this house where everything was what we expected. On the table was olive oil of the house, marmelade self made and in the kitchen fresh cut herbs from the garden! The swimming pool felt like a present between the olive trees and the smelling roses. Wonderful! A lot of beautiful towns in the neighbourhood. Cortona,Arezzo,Assisi, Perugia. And a beautiful landscape! The grandmother, the son and Jacopo were very helpful if needed. Really one place, one dream!
marijke2016-06-22T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 12 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
Terontola Alta, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
Ottima l'accoglienza della host, anzi oltre quanto ci aspettavamo. Disponibilissima e molto cordiale. Nell'annuncio le indicazioni sono precise e le foto rendono esattamente ciò che si va a trovare. La casa è molto bella, accogliente e fornita di tutto il necessario per soggiornare senza problemi. Anche il paesaggio è meraviglioso e giorno e notte si gode la pace e il silenzio delle campagne attorno. In pochi minuti di auto si arriva nella stupenda Cortona e con facilità si raggiungono anche le altre località più lontane vista la non molto distanza dalle strade principali. Vivamente consigliato, soprattutto per chi vuole evitare il caos dei luoghi affollati.
คอร์โทนา, Arezzo 52044, อิตาลี
Pietraia, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
Ossaia, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
คอร์โทนา, 52044, อิตาลี
Bruno is een fantastische gastheer. Het appartement was helemaal in orde en de tuin is prachtig onderhouden. Op het domein zijn in totaal 7 appartementen te huur. Hierdoor konder de kinderen heel leuk samen spelen met anderen in de grote tuin. De pizza avond met alle gasten was erg leuk en bijzonder lekker.
Cortoreggio, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
คอร์โทนา, Tuscany 52044, อิตาลี
คอร์โทนา, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี
Our stay at Terontola Alta was one of the highlights of our 10-day tour of Italy. After a fast pace, the simplicity and loveliness of this home provided the peace and rest that we needed. I highly recommend meeting Dino's son Michele (pronounced Mikael) at the Terontola train station because (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Maps did not navigate to the proper address and this makes it much easier to arrive properly. The apartment is incredibly clean. There is a full kitchen and coffee, tea, milk, orange juice and pastries were provided. Because Dino and his family speak only Italian and we speak only English, the English/Italian translator was very useful. Our hosts were probably the most gracious and kind hosts we have met! And a family friend Andrea is accessible by phone (number on the listing) to answer the couple questions we had in English. We enjoyed the back garden, listening to the roosters crow, watching the chicks play, and taking in the beauty of the olive and fig trees. Michele gave us a mini-tour where the olive oil is made and also unlocked the family chapel for us to see that dates back to the early 1700's. A total delight. We will be posting upon our return to the US an aerial view video of the property on YouTube tagged Terontola Alta AirBnB!
Susan2016-07-24T00:00:00ZOur stay at Dino's farmhouse was absolutely FABULOUS. The apartment was newly remodeled and I think we were the first guest. This was a great place to stay, perfect for being in the countryside. I would definitely return again. Dino and his wife Maria were charming even though they only spoke Italian they communicated their sincere hospitality. Michael, their son spoke a little English and handled all the communication. He was wonderful.
martin2016-05-22T00:00:00ZThe room is basic, but ok. A Little bit sad is that there is no place to sit outside. For one night ok but not for a longer vacation.
Erik2016-07-30T00:00:00ZGreat stay!!!
Terontola Alta, Toscana 52044, อิตาลี


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Big sister T-shirts tell the world she's about to be a big sister to one lucky baby. People will congratulate her when they read the shirt, and she'll feel the pride and the thrill of being a big sister every time she says "thank you." Choose a shirt in her favourite colour, and design it yourself with fabric paint or purchase it at a store. Set it out for her to wear on the baby's day of birth or when she visits in the hospital for the first time.
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Choose a small plush animal for the baby like a monkey, teddy bear or rabbit, and purchase the same stuffed animal in a larger size for the big sister. She'll see the baby's gift when you open it at the baby shower, and will be thrilled to have her own matching version moments later. The big and small animals will show her that she has much in common with the baby. These observations can help her bond with the baby early on.
Head to the children's section of your local bookstore and you'll see that shelves are crowded with books aimed at new big sisters and brothers. Look for books that tell a simple story about the main character becoming a big sister. You can read her the book as a bedtime story and encourage her to ask any questions she may have. Once the baby is born, read to her while the baby is napping so she doesn't get upset about sharing your attention. "The New Baby" by Anne Civardi and "I'm Going to be a Big Sister" by Brenda Bercun are two titles to consider.
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A large, colourful piece of costume jewellery is a welcome addition to a little girl's dress-up collection. Look for a large chunky necklace that features the colour of her birthstone and show her a matching necklace with the baby's birthstone, if you're having a baby girl. If you daughter is old enough to wear a real necklace, ring or bracelet, look for a charm bracelet and include a charm that symbolises the new baby. Consider having a locket inscribed with her name on the back. Place a picture of her parents on one side and leave the other side open for a picture of the baby.


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On March 7, the United States Supreme Court denied a stay of execution for Texas death-row prisoner Rolando Ruiz, declining to consider his claim that the more than 20 years he had been incarcerated on death row, mostly in solitary confinement, violated the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Ruiz's lawyers had urged the Court to consider this issue, writing, "At this point, a quarter-century has elapsed since Mr. Ruiz committed a contract murder in 1992, two days after he turned twenty years old. Mr. Ruiz has lived for over two decades under a death sentence, spent almost twenty years in solitary confinement, received two eleventh-hour stays of execution, and has received four different execution dates." Justice Stephen Breyer (pictured) agreed, saying, "Mr. Ruiz argues that his execution 'violates the Eighth Amendment' because it 'follow[s] lengthy [death row] incarceration in traumatic conditions,' principally his 'permanent solitary confinement.' I believe his claim is a strong one, and we should consider it." Breyer dissented from the Court's denial of a stay, citing the Court's "serious objections" to extended solitary confinement, which date back as far as 1890, when the Court, "speaking of a period of only four weeks of imprisonment prior to execution, said that a prisoner's uncertainty before execution is 'one of the most horrible feelings to which he can be subjected.'" He also quoted fellow Justice Anthony Kennedy, who in 2015 urged the court to consider the constitutionality of extended solitary confinement. Justice Breyer and former Justice John Paul Stevens have repeatedly questioned the constitutionality of prolonged incarceration under death-row conditions, but the Court has never reviewed the issue. Long stays on death row are increasingly common: the Fair Punishment Project estimates about 40% of death row inmates have spent more than 20 years on death row. These delays, Breyer noted in Ruiz's case, are "attributable to the State or the lower courts." Ruiz was the fifth prisoner executed in the U.S. in 2017 and the third in Texas. Prior to his execution, he expressed his remorse to the victim's family, saying, "Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am and the hurt I have caused you and your family. May this bring you peace and forgiveness."
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed orders on February 27 for an unprecedented eight executions to be carried out over a period of ten days in April. The scheduled dates for the four sets of double executions are: April 17, Bruce Ward and Don Davis; April 20, Stacey Johnson and Ledell Lee; April 24, Jack Jones and Marcel Williams; and April 27, Kenneth Williams and Jason McGehee. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge asked that the dates be set after the U.S. Supreme Court on February 21 declined to review a state court decision upholding Arkansas' lethal injection protocol. Because of drug shortages and challenges to its lethal injection procedures, the state has not carried out an execution since 2005. If all eight executions are performed, it will be the first time since 1997 that a state has executed eight people in one month, when Texas conducted eight executions in both May and June of that year. No other state has conducted as many as eight executions in a single month since executions resumed in the U.S. in 1977, and no state has carried out eight executions in ten days. Scheduling two or more executions on the same day is also unusual; states have executed two or three inmates on the same day just ten times in the last forty years, and no state has carried out more than one double execution in the same week. The hurried schedule appears to be an attempt to use the state's current supply of eight doses of midazolam, which will expire at the end of April. Arkansas does not currently have a supply of potassium chloride, the killing drug specified in its execution protocol, but believes it can obtain supplies of that drug prior to the scheduled execution dates. Attorneys for the eight death-row prisoners filed an amended challenge to Arkansas' lethal injection procedures in state court on February 25 and wrote a letter to the governor urging him to reconsider the lethal injection protocol. "We believe it would be a mistake for you to uncritically accept the Supreme Court's opinion as a license to use the current protocol," the attorneys said. "Not only would our clients suffer, but so would our state's image and moral standing in the eyes of the country and the world." No state has successfully executed two prisoners on the same day using midazolam. Oklahoma attempted to do so on April 29, 2014, but called off the second execution after the botched execution of Clayton Lockett earlier that night. The eight prisoners scheduled for execution make up 23% of Arkansas' current death row.
Despite a sharp drop in executions, the United States ranked sixth among the world's executioners in 2016 behind only China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Pakistan, according to a report by the British-based international human rights group, Reprieve. Maya Foa, a director of Reprieve, said "[i]t is alarming that countries with close links to the UK and [European Union] continue to occupy the ranks of the world's most prolific executioners in 2016." Questions of innocence, execution of juvenile offenders, and use of the death penalty for non-lethal drug offenses were among the top worldwide problems in the administration of the death penalty cited by Reprieve in the report. "[W]e have found children on death row, innocent people hanged, drugs offences dealt with as capital crimes, and torture used to extract false confessions," Foa said. "Countries that oppose executions must do more in 2017 to ensure that their overseas security assistance does not contribute to others states use of the death penalty." Reprieve's analysis of global executions in 2016 found that China continues to carry out the most executions of any country, though the exact number is a state secret. Nearly half of the more than 500 prisoners executed in Iran were killed for committing drug offenses. In Saudi Arabia, those executed included juvenile offenders and political protestors. The ongoing armed conflict in Iraq made information on the country's executions difficult to obtain. Pakistan lifted a moratorium on executions in 2014, ostensibly in response to terrorism. But Reprieve found that 94% of those executed had nothing to do with terrorism. The Pakistan Supreme Court found in 2016 that two men who had been hanged were innocent. The Reprieve report also raised concerns about Egypt's high rate of death sentencing -- more than 1,800 people have been sentenced to death in that country in the last three years.
Death sentences, executions, and public support for the death penalty continued their historic declines in 2016, according to DPIC's annual report, "The Death Penalty in 2016: Year End Report," released on December 21. The 30 death sentences imposed this year are the fewest in the modern era of capital punishment in the U.S.—since the Supreme Court declared all existing death penalty statutes unconstitutional in 1972—and declined 39% from 2015's already 40-year low. Just 20 people were executed in 2016, the fewest executions since 1991. Both death sentences and executions were increasingly geographically isolated. Two states—Georgia and Texas—accounted for 80% of executions, and more than half of all death sentences were imposed in just three states—California, Ohio, and Texas. Election results reflected America's deep divisions about the death penalty, as voters in three states decided to retain the death penalty or add it to the state constitution, while voters in five of the highest-use death penalty counties replaced prosecutors who strongly supported the death penalty with candidates who promised reform and reductions in capital prosecutions. Courts struck down practices in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, and Oklahoma that had contributed to disproportionately high numbers of death sentences. "America is in the midst of a major climate change concerning capital punishment. While there may be fits and starts and occasional steps backward, the long-term trend remains clear," said Robert Dunham, DPIC's Executive Director and the author of the report. "Whether it's concerns about innocence, costs, and discrimination, availability of life without parole as a safe alternative, or the questionable way in which states are attempting to carry out executions, the public grows increasingly uncomfortable with the death penalty each year." See DPIC's Press Release. Watch a short video summary of the report. (Click image to enlarge.)
Texas is poised to have the fewest number of executions in 20 years. As of October, the state has executed seven prisoners in 2016, with just one more execution scheduled this calendar year. The total would mark the fewest executions in the state in any year since 1996. In that year, three people were executed, as legal challenges to a new state law billed as speeding up appeals put most executions on hold. Fifteen execution dates for 11 people have been stayed or halted in Texas this year. Several of those, most notably the case of Jeffrey Wood, hinged on questions about "junk science" testimony. Wood's execution was stayed to permit review of claims that his death sentence was a product of false psychiatric testimony from James Grigson, who earned the nickname "Dr. Death" for his testimony in numerous capital cases claiming that defendants were certain to commit future acts of violence. Another Texas prisoner, Robert Roberson, was granted a stay to allow him to challenge now-debunked testimony that his daughter died of shaken baby syndrome, when several alternative, non-homicide explanations for her death better fit the evidence. At the same time as Texas courts have halted executions over questionable scientific testimony, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing two Texas cases this term (Buck v. Davis and Moore v. Texas) that also involve scientifically-unsound mental health testimony that was used to obtain or defend death sentences. "Texas courts are now aware of the dangers associated with forensic sciences and are closely scrutinizing this evidence," said Greg Gardner, an attorney for John Battaglia, who had an execution date set for December 7. Along with the drop in executions, Texas has also seen a dramatic decline in death sentences. Death sentences have declined steadily since 2005, as life without parole became available as a sentencing alternative in death penalty trials, but the past two years have seen even lower numbers. Just two people were sentenced to death in 2015, and Texas juries have handed down three death sentences so far this year. Experts say that changing public attitudes, falling murder rates, and better lawyering have also contributed to the decline. (Click to enlarge.)
"Ohio's death penalty is plagued by vast inequities" grounded in race, gender, and geography, according to a new University of North Carolina study. UNC-Chapel Hill political science professor Frank Baumgartner examined the 53 executions Ohio has conducted since resuming capital punishment in the 1970s. His study found "quite significant" racial, gender, and geographic disparities in Ohio's executions that, Baumgartner said, "undermine public confidence in the state's ability to carry out the death penalty in a fair and impartial manner." The data showed that Ohio was 6 times more likely to execute a prisoner convicted of killing a white female victim than if the victim was a black male. Although 43% of Ohio murder victims are white, 65% of Ohio executions involved the murder of white victims. Similarly, while only 27% of Ohio murder victims are female, 52% of all executions involved cases with female victims. The study also discovered significant geographic disparities in Ohio executions. More that half of the state's executions were concentrated in just 4 counties, while more than 3/4 of Ohio counties have not produced any executions. Lake County had an execution rate that was 11 times the statewide average. Although the state's three most populous counties (Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton) have similar murder rates, Hamilton's .60 executions per 100 homicides was more than double the rate in Cuyahoga and nearly 9 times that in Franklin. Sharon L. Davies, Executive Director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University, said that the "race or gender of a victim, and the county of the crime, should not influence who is sentenced to die" and urged "Ohio citizens and lawmakers[to] review the findings of this important research." (Click image to enlarge.)
A decline in executions is likely in Missouri after two years of unusually high numbers. In 2014, Missouri tied with Texas for the most executions in the U.S., and it was second to Texas in 2015. However, changing attitudes about the death penalty--similar to national shifts--are evident in Missouri's sentencing trends: no one was sentenced to death in Missouri in 2014 or 2015, and less than one person per year has been sentenced to death in the past seven years. Moreover, a bill with bi-partisan support has been introduced to repeal the death penalty. It passed the Senate General Laws committee in late January. An editorial in the Columbia Daily Tribune highlighted the political diversity in the legislative support for the measure. Among those who voted the bill out of committee were two Democrats and two Republicans. Sen. Paul Wieland cited his pro-life views as a reason for support, while Sen. Rob Schaaf said, as long as it is "not fairly applied...I'm going to be opposed to the death penalty."
Three death-row exonerees, including two who became symbols of the risks of wrongful capital convictions, died in 2015. David Keaton (pictured, far left), the first man exonerated from death row in the modern era of the death penalty, died on July 3 at the age of 63. A teenaged Keaton was sentenced to death in Florida in 1971 for the murder of an off-duty police officer. His conviction was based upon a coerced confession and erroneous eyewitness testimony. Keaton was exonerated in 1973 when new evidence revealed the actual perpetrator. Glenn Ford (pictured, left), who was exonerated in 2014 after spending nearly 30 years on Louisiana's death row, died of lung cancer on June 29 at age 65. Ford was tried before an all-white jury, represented by appointed counsel who had never handled a criminal case. He was convicted despite the absence of any evidence linking him to the murder weapon, when prosecutors failed to disclose that confidential informants had identified two other men as the murderers. They ultimately admitted that "credible evidence" showed that "Ford was neither present at, nor a participant in," the murder. Death-row exoneree Andrew Golden, who spent 26 months on Florida's death row from 1991 to 1994, died in May. Golden had been wrongly convicted of murdering his wife although police investigators and the medical examiner had testified that the evidence did not suggest foul play. At least four other death-row prisoners who may have been wrongfully condemned - Lester Bower, Brian Keith Terrell, Donnis Musgrove, and Ronald Puksar - were executed or died on death row before judicial review of their cases were complete.


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I found the most ADORABLE Prefix Crafitvity by Deb Hanson, and I loved making it with my students. I am trying several different strategies to get them to remember prefixes, and this is one that really hit home with them! The students made little paint palates that focused on a certain prefix.
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I have become 100% convinced, to a moral certainty, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Barack Obama is not only not a "natural born citizen" as required by the US Constitution to be president, but that he was not even born in the USA, not born in Hawaii, probably in Kenya, never naturalized. If he is elected, he will be the UnConstitutional President from the moment he takes the oath of office, the first president who is not a citizen of the United States. He may even be an illegal alien, if he was born in Kenya and has never become a naturalized citizen.
My opinion. Why I am so sure?
I was not convinced by the lawsuits filed by Philip Berg, Andy Martin, Jerome Corsi, and others seeking disclosure of Obama's birth certificate. I was not convinced by the books and articles that now abound contesting Obama's origins. I am convinced by the behavior of Barack Obama who, according to Jerome Corsi writing in World Net Daily, Obama's Birth Certificate Sealed by Hawaii Governor on October 26, 2008, has had the governor of Hawaii seal Obama's birth certificate so it could not be seen, by anyone. So far, he has refused to prove his qualification to be president. And by the behavior of Barack Obama, having his records sealed at Columbia University and Harvard Law. Barack Obama is hiding himself from America. And he wants to be POTUS, and Commander in Chief.
In the litigation business, one quickly learns that if somebody has a document that will be good for them, they can't wait to give it to you. And if somebody has a document that will hurt them, they'll be tap dancing faster than Richard Gere in Chicago to keep you from getting it.
Obama is tap dancing.
If I were Obama's lawyers, and if there was a good, authentic, birth certificate that proved Barack Obama's birth in Hawaii, I would tell him to instruct the Hawaiian Department of Health to provide a certified copy to every journalist who asked about it, to the Courts and plaintiffs in all the lawsuits, and to make the original available for inspection by any expert forensic document examiner any litigant or news agency engaged to examine the birth certificate for authenticity . I would tell him to come clean, and end the speculation. And I would tell him that the speculation could cost him the election.
But that's not what Obama and his lawyers are doing, they're filling motions for summary judgment, not on the merits of the case, but on "technicalities," at least in the Berg case, arguing that Citizens, voters, do not have standing to enforce the United States Constitution, and at least one judge, Richard Barclay Surrick, has agreed.
But what Obama and his lawyers and the Democrat National Commitee (DNC) are not doing is being open and honest with America. So we are forced to this conclusion as a matter of logical necessity:
1. If Barack Obama could produce a good birth certificate that would verify his status as a "natural born citizen," he would. Failing to do so can only hurt him. Failing to do so can cost him the election.
2. He hasn't, and it looks like he won't.
3. Therefore, we can only conclude that he can't, and that his birth certificate, if it exists at all, is either altered, forged, or shows him born outside the US. We have to conclude that producing his birth certificate, if he can, will prove he is not eligible to be president, not a natural born citizen, or not a citizen at all. We can only conclude that Obama knows that producing his birth records will hurt him even more than not producing them.
Now, I could be wrong. Barack Obama can prove me wrong by producing a good birth certificate. But he hasn't. Will he? Can he?
In the case of Berg v. Obama, US Federal Judge Richard Barclay Surrick agreed with Obama's lawyers and ruled that Berg, as a citizen, as a voter, has no "standing" to enforce the United States Constitution. I have read that other agencies have asserted that only another presidential candidate has standing to sue respecting the qualifications of a candidate, presumably because, arguendo, only another presidential candidate could be injured (lose an election) as a result of a non-qualified candidate on the ballot.
This may be the most patently absurd, illogical, incomprehensible, astonishing, mind-boggling, and utterly stupid argument I have ever heard in my life. And from a Federal Judge, at that. And if I didn't make myself perfectly clear, let me know and I'll try again.
Let's do the analysis.
1. The US Constitution is a CONTRACT between The People, The States, and The United States, that defines and limits the role of the federal government, and the rights of the States and The People, and, among other things, defines and limits the qualifications for president, i.e., that the president must be over the age of 35 years, and must be a natural born citizen.
2. Any party to a CONTRACT has standing to enforce it. This is as basic as it gets. Contract Law 101. First week of law school stuff. And it seems that lawyers and judges all over the country have forgotten all about it. Also, the Constitution was intended to benefit all American citizens, We, The People, and in basic contract law the intended beneficiaries of a CONTRACT, i.e., us, also have standing to enforce it.
3. If We, The People, do not have standing to enforce the CONTRACT, the US Constitution, then it is unenforceable, and if it is unenforceable it is just a historic curiosity that means nothing. Just an old piece of parchment. But that was not the intent, and to give intent to the CONTRACT it must be enforceable by its parties and beneficiares.
4. We, The People, have standing under the First Amendment "to petition the government for redress of grievances." If we have a grievance, that a non-citizen, possibly an illegal alien, is running for president, I think the First Amendment unequivocally gives every American citizen standing to sue the government to redress that grievance and enforce the Constitution.
I think Judge Richard Barclay Surrick is dead wrong, illogically wrong, irrationally wrong, legally wrong, I think his legal analysis of this issue, in legalese, stinks.
Article II, Section 1, requires that upon taking office the President of the United States shall take the following oath:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Article VI, Clause 3, requires that Senators and Representatives requires:
"The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution . . ."
Members of Congress take this oath:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."
Having taken this oath, Senator Barack Obama has violated his oath of office if he is refusing to disclose a birth certificate that proves his candidacy for president is unconstitutional, and I believe this is a mandatory basis for his impeachment.
Having taken these oaths, the President, the Vice President (an executive officer of the United States), every member of the Senate and House, every member of every State legislature, and every executive and judicial officers of the United States and of each State, has a mandatory duty per Article VI Clause 3 of the US Constitution to "support and defend" the Constitution, and that would necessarily include taking whatever action is necessary to assure that no person who does not meet the Constitutional requirement of "natural born citizen" ever becomes President.
And every Federal Judge, and every Justice of the Supreme Court, having taken this oath, also have a mandatory duty to "protect and defend" the Constitution by doing whatever is necessary to assure that no person who does not meet the Constitutional requirement of "natural born citizen" ever becomes President. Indeed, I believe that the Supreme Court has a sua sponte duty to resolve this dispute by ordering, on its own initiative, the immediate production of all of Obama's birth records in order to confirm his place of birth, and prevent the election of an UnConstitutional President. So far, all Justices of the Supreme Court have failed this mandatory duty.
So far, the President, the Vice President, every member of Congress, Democrats and Republicans alike, ever Federal Judge and Justice, every member of every State legislature, and every governor, have failed in this duty. They have all failed to fulfill their oaths of office. Every one. They must all demand that Senator Barack Obama either (a) produce a good birth certificate proving his status as a "natural born citizen," or (b) withdraw his candidacy before November 4.
All those who do not should be impeached for having failed their oath of office.
If Senator Barack Hussein Obama cannot prove that he is a "natural born citizen," then Obama, the Democrat National Committee, the Democrats in the Senate and House who support him, and others such as former president Bill Clinton who openly support him, have perpetrated the greatest swindle in history by falsely and fraudulentaly misrepresenting Obama as Constitutionally eligible to be president, concealing the truth about his place of birth, thereby inducing millions of Democrats by the fraud of concealment, by the lie of non-disclosure, by "trick and device," to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the Barack Obama presidential campaign to elect an UnConstitutional President.
My opinion.
Note, this is a fraud perpetrated by Senator Barack Obama, the DNC, and hundreds of Democrats in Congress, on their own constituency, the Democrat voters of America. It is a fraud of the Democrats, by the Democrats, and perpetrated on the Democrats. And it has defrauded Democrats out of more than $600 million.
According to their oaths of office, every Democrat member of Congress has an affirmative duty to assure that their presidential candidate is Constitutionally qualified. As soon as questions about Obama's birth arose, every Democrat in Congress had a mandatory duty to confirm his eligibility by demanding release of his birth records. But, they have not. Not to my knowledge. Instead, every Democrat in Congress is complicit in the cover up - the cover up - of Obama's birth certificate, by failing to demand full disclosure to confirm his place of birth.
In my opinion, unless Obama can produce a good birth certificate proving that he is a "natural born citizen," then every Democrat member of Congress, every person managing Obama's campaign, every officer and director of the Democrat National Commitee, and every person who has ever taken an oath fo "support and defend" the Constitution and is now supporting an UnConstitutional candidate for president, has participated in a vast left-wing conspiracy to defraud millions of Democrats out of hundreds of millions of dollars to elect an UnConstitutional President.
In my opinion, every one of these people, hundreds of them, should be prosecuted for fraud under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), for if Obama is not a "natural born citizen," that is what the Democrat National Committee (DNC) has become. And every one of them should be tried, convicted, and sent to prison for decades, for this is a $600 billion swindle of America's Democrats, a swindle perpetrated by the DNC and Barack Obama.
Now, I could be wrong. I could be wrong about every opinion I have expressed here.
Senator Barack Hussein Obama can prove me wrong, quickly, simply, easily, by opening the doors of the hospitals and the Hawaiian Department of Health and showing us, showing America, showing the Democrats, all of his birth records.
Unless and until he does, I will remain convinced that Barack Hussein Obama is not an American citizen.
Raymond S Kraft is a retired attorney in Northern California. He may be contacted at rskraft @ vfr.net.


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French banking giant Société Générale announced Tuesday that it was scrapping its 2011 dividend and cutting bonuses, after a tough third quarter owing to a Greek debt write-down. The move saw SocGen's shares climb 6.1% by 1149 GMT.
REUTERS - Societe Generale, France's second-biggest listed bank, said it would slash bonuses and scrap its 2011 dividend after a tough quarter as it scrambles to meet strict new capital requirements.
SocGen, the first French bank to drop its dividend since regulators announced stricter rules earlier this year, reiterated it would plug an estimated 2.1 billion euros ($2.9 billion) capital shortfall without private or state help.
The bank's commitment to beefing up capital—even at the expense of profits, which slumped a steeper than expected 31 percent in the third quarter—boosted its battered shares and drew praise from investors worried about euro zone banks' ability to withstand the sovereign debt crisis.
"What is particularly pleasing are the steps taken to strengthen SocGen's balance sheet ... The numbers were below expectations but the stock is trading at really low valuations," said Marco Bruzzo, head of Mirabaud Gestion in Paris, which has 200 million euros under management.
SocGen's shares were up 6.1 percent, at 18.56 euros, at 1149 GMT. The stock is trading at less than half its book value after concerns about SocGen's reliance on short-term funding roiled French bank shares in the summer.
SocGen's third-quarter profits fell to 622 million euros, worse than a forecast for 858 million in a Reuters poll, hurt by writedowns on sovereign debt and financial-market turmoil.
But the bank managed to sell 10 billion euros' worth of toxic assets left over from the last financial crisis at a low cost during the quarter, lifting its core Tier 1 capital ratio to 9.5 percent in September, from 9.3 percent at end-June.
"SocGen's priority lies with capital enhancement. We want to be in line with these (capital) objectives as quickly as possible," Chief Executive Frederic Oudea said on a conference call, adding there would be a significant reduction in bonuses paid to employees at its corporate and investment bank.
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SocGen is primarily cutting debt and selling assets at its investment bank, a crucial driver of profit but which is struggling amid volatile markets. The division's profit slumped 83.5 percent in the third quarter to 77 million euros, with fixed income especially hard hit by the sovereign crisis.
By the end of October, the bank's toxic asset portfolio, which includes mortgage-backed securities, had shrunk to 18.6 billion euros, the bank said. That compares with 32.8 billion at the end of last year and the roughly 13 billion SocGen targets by the end of December 2012.
"The numbers were broadly reassuring ... We'd been expecting really bad things from SocGen," said Yohan Salleron, fund manager at Mandarine Gestion with 1.2 billion euros under management. "We knew the dividend was going to have to come down."
Both Salleron and Mirabaud's Bruzzo said they still prefer SocGen's arch-rival BNP Paribas—which has said it can meet tougher capital requirements without changing its dividend—for its profit outlook and balance-sheet strength.
SocGen's smaller rivals Natixis and Credit Agricole are to report on Wednesday and Thursday. BNP, SocGen and Credit Agricole have all announced asset sales to cut debts.
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The bank is eyeing strict cost cuts at its investment bank, the French bank's head of investment banking, Michel Peretie, told an analyst conference call.
"(We are) targeting a reduction of costs next year of something between 5 and 10 percent," he said. "It's a very strict plan of cost reduction for next year."
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said compensation must become more reasonable and that banks can no longer depend on the government as a first resort to bail them out.
France has unveiled fresh spending cuts and tax increases to meet its deficit targets and protect its "AAA" credit rating at a time when eurozone fears are pushing up borrowing costs.
French Finance Minister Francois Baroin said he was glad SocGen was moving to get its house in order.
"The fact that they announced they're not paying out a dividend and won't seek public funds is a step in the right direction and is in line with what we've suggested," he told reporters in Brussels.
SocGen's French retail unit performed solidly, with profit up 15 percent, driven by growth in mortgage lending and signing up new customers.
SocGen raised 4.1 billion euros in long-term funding in the third quarter at a spread of 100 basis points, it said.
The bank wrote down the value of its Greek debt holdings by 60 percent, in line with what its larger French rival BNP has done. It also wrote down the value of some consumer-credit activities by 200 million euros.
SocGen is the latest European bank to say it has cut exposure to euro zone sovereign debt. Between September and October its holdings of peripheral euro area debt fell to 3.43 billion euros from 3.65 billion. However, holdings of Italian debt rose slightly, to 1.57 billion euros, from 1.55 billion.
Commenting on the recent spike in Italy's bond yields, CEO Oudea told journalists: "Italy is not Greece ... The question is putting into place measures that bring down (its debt)."
SocGen is also exposed to Greece via its local subsidiary Geniki, part of an international retail network that saw profit fall almost 40 percent in the quarter.
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My love of handmade goods extends to natural bath and body products, especially when it's obvious that they are crafted with carefully-selected ingredients, and high quality; are body-, animal, and earth-friendly; and made with love. :) The wonderful products of EtsyVeg member Jenn of Bohemian Rose definitely fit the bill.
I was super lucky to win a package of handcrafted soap and skincare products for the whole body from Jenn of Bohemian Rose recently! She let me choose my favorite scent in a bar of her handmade soap and my favorite lip balm flavor, and also sent me a fabulous facial scrub and sugar scrub! I've tried both soap and lip balm from Jenn before, so I knew I was in for a special treat- I was not disappointed!
The package arrived exuding the amazing scent of the Tir Na Nog soap I chose, a unisex (a bit more on the masculine side) muskiness that is both invigorating and soothing. Jenn describes Tir Na Nog as a "sexy" scent blended from "sandalwood, musk, and spice... topped with citrus, amber, and a hint of rose," and that is right on target. I tried the soap in my very first shower after it arrived. On top of the fabulous scent, the soap creates a gentle, bubbly lather that leaves me feeling clean and soft without feeling tight or dry in any way. Just what I hope for in a soap! The size is perfect for holding and is generous enough that after a bunch of showers it is still pretty much the same size as when it arrived.
Jenn also sent me a jar of her Facial Scrubbing Mask, which I also tried right away. I have to admit that I was a bit nervous trying something new on my face, as my skin is super-sensitive and gets inflamed and irritated easily. But I had nothing to worry about! The scrub/mask, a finely milled powder mixture clay, oats, dry coconut milk and bamboo, and oils of jojoba and lavender, comes dry in the jar. The ingredients alone are enough to win me over!
Following the directions, after wetting my face I add some water to a scoop of the scrub powder in my palm and blend. Then I apply to my face and rub lightly in circles. The scrub feels oaty-floury and soft in your palm once mixed with a little water, but it actually has loads of these teeny tiny granules that exfoliate gently and effectively- you can feel them once you apply it. Love that!
After scrubbing and then leaving on my skin to dry as a mask (a suggestion in the directions) for a few minutes, I rinse well.
Afterwards, my skin feels soooo baby soft and smooth, and very clean and oil-free (my skin is super oily)! My moisturizer feels like butter when I smooth it on afterwards. :)
My package also included a Strawberry Lime Lip Balm. Jenn's lippies are creamy soft going on, very moisturizing, and last a really long time. I love the Strawberry Lime even more than the Red Currant I tried before. And when you look close at the actual balm itself, there are tiny red flecks in it. I like to imagine that the flecks are real bits of strawberries. ;) Bohemian Rose has lots of tasty flavors of lip balm to try out!
Lastly, I won a sugar scrub! I chose the Minty Lavender scent, which is awakening and energizing. The scrub is very exfoliating and smoothing, leaving skin softened and nurtured. I actually sometimes just use it on my feet (which take a beating from bare feet and flip flops) as a foot scrub to smooth everything and make my heels and toes pretty. :)
Thank you sooo much, Jenn! I love everything!
3 comments:
- Jenn said...
Thank you! :)
- August 2, 2010 at 2:55 PM
- thebluewindmill said...
Sounds great!!
The strawberry lime lip balm sounds especially nice!!!!!
Heather:) - August 3, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- Veganessa said...
I like the sound of the soap, I'm a bit of a soap addict! All BohenmianRose products look wonderful and it's good to know how they feel. Thanks for the write up.
- August 4, 2010 at 4:35 AM
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