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According to Chile's famous poet, Pablo Neruda, "Laughter is the language of the soul." Well, you'll be laughing in Chile on this vacation, because Monograms has handled all the details for you, allowing you to just relax, enjoy…and laugh! And it's not just Chile you'll visit; you'll also visit Brazil & Argentina. On this 12-day vacation, we've arranged your hotel reservations, daily buffet breakfast, and sightseeing. Plus, a one-of-a-kind feature is the Monograms Local Host®, a "friend" who will answer your questions, offer suggestions, and help ensure your vacation runs smoothly in each city. Your vacation begins the moment you arrive. Monograms can pick you up at the airport, so you don't have to deal with hassles or logistical issues of getting to your hotel after your flight to Rio de Janeiro. At your selected hotel, your Local Host will help you get settled, present you with materials to familiarize you with the city, and help personalize your trip. The next morning, after your included breakfast, we'll pick you up at your hotel for a private sightseeing tour with a local expert. Your tour includes a cog-wheel train through Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the new Seven Modern Wonders of the World. In Buenos Aires, your private sightseeing features the must-see attractions, including the La Boca district and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, where Eva Peron is buried. From a local expert, hear why Buenos Aires is called the "Paris of South America" and learn insider secrets. In Santiago, your private sightseeing with an expert local guide includes the Plaza de Armas and an inside visit to the 18th-century Cathedral. Throughout the vacation, the inside visits include VIP access, so you can skip the lines. Why be like all the other tourists standing in line when you can be up close and personal with the tango dancers in the La Boca district or capturing the perfect shot from atop Corcovado Mountain?In each city, you'll have a full day to explore on your own (with the support of your Local Hosts of course). Perhaps enjoy a samba show in Rio and a Tango show in Buenos Aires. Take an excursion to Chile's wine country or explore the markets offered in each city. And it's not just the cities you'll experience on this vacation…we'll also take you to Iguassu Falls, where we'll give you a private tour on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls. Hear the thundering roar of the water, see the surrounding luxuriant growth, and be awed by the rainbows formed in the mist. It is nothing short of spectacular! Between the sightseeing, guides, hotels, and transportation we've arranged, plus the time saved and the reassurance of having Local Hosts in each city, you've got yourself a wonderful vacation!
Monograms is all about connecting you to your destination with unmatched insider guidance and support to make travel a pleasure. With a team of local experts in each destination, your Monograms vacation includes local assistance and tips that only a local would know.
In addition to an expertly-planned vacation with great hotels and included sightseeing, Monograms means you'll get the VIP treatment from a team of local insiders who help you put your signature on your vacation.
Monograms greets you like a VIP when you arrive at your destination (Yes, that's your name on the welcome board!). You'll feel at ease in an instant.
Forget the stress of finding your way to your hotel. As our guest, we'll whisk you off with a friendly Monograms-operated transfer, which is included when you purchase your flights from Monograms.
Once you arrive at your hotel, your own Monograms Local Host® is there to greet you, help you get checked in, and share lots of destination insights with you to get your vacation started.
Get an insider's look at the must-see sights with the insight and knowledge of an expert Monograms Local Guide. Delight in the stares of regular tourists as they slide you past the line and right into the doorway with VIP access.
Your Monograms Local Host® can provide tips and suggestions and even help you book activities & excursions to make the most of your time at your destination, helping you drink in the local culture in just your style.
What better restaurant recommendations can you find than from a local who knows? From haute cuisine to hidden cafes, from street food to Michelin Stars, your Local Host® can give you the inside scoop on finding your favorite fare.
When your vacation includes traveling from one city to another, we'll get you to your train or plane, stress free with door-to-gate service. Your local Monograms team awaits your arrival at your next destination.
Monograms offers a range of amazing experiences you can add to your trip, vetted by our team and perfectly coordinated with your Monograms package. Add them before you leave or on trip with the help of your Local Host®.
Parting is such sweet sorrow. When you've explored all that you can explore and it's time to head home, your Local Host® will ensure a smooth departure, on time and on point, stress-free.
Every Monograms package to Santiago includes a tour with an expert local guide, someone who can share the inside stories and little-known facts about the city and its many highlights.
Welcome to South America's capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro. Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Today, your PRIVATE CITY TOUR journeys to the Cosme Velho district to board a cog-wheel train that will whisk you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of CORCOVADO Mountain. This rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below is one of the New7Wonders of the World and home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, which affords sweeping views of the city and beaches below. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Tonight, you may opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Local Host will suggest an optional Jeep tour to the rainforest in the middle of the city, Tijuca National Park and its bird sanctuary. This afternoon you may elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II, or take an optional excursion to visit the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. This masterpiece of nature encompasses 275 separate falls and spans almost two miles. This afternoon's PRIVATE TOUR is dedicated to enjoying the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour from the Brazilian side of the falls, with some cataracts as high as 250 feet. The clouds of spray, incessant roar, and surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder.
This morning with your Local Host, take the Ecological JUNGLE TRAIN and tour the Argentine side of IGUASSU FALLS, with numerous walkways that wind under the crashing water.
Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, you will have time to become acquainted with the "Paris of South America" and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
A PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR this morning starts in the colorful La Boca district, site of the city's first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood, then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching the CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, burial site of Eva Perón. This evening, perhaps savor the city's atmosphere on an optional dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a performance of Latin America's most sensuous dance—the Tango!
Today is at leisure. Your Local Host will suggest an optional excursion to the Pampas. Experience Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city.
Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile's capital. This country is more than 10 times longer than it is wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline.
Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century on your PRIVATE TOUR as your Local Guide traces the city's history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, and nearby San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL.
The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile's wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet "Pearl of the Pacific."
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
When your vacation includes traveling from one city to another, your local Monograms team makes it an absolute breeze! We'll get to your train or plane, stress free and on time with door-to-gate service. And your local Monograms team awaits your arrival as soon as you pull into your next destination.
As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights not included
Monograms offers an impressive choice of hotels pre-selected for their location, amenities and service. When booking your package check to see what other hotels are available for your dates. Some hotels may not be available for this package.
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Check-in Time: 14:00
Check-out Time: 12:00
Address: av Princesa Isabel 263 Rio de Janiero, RJ Brazil
The Windsor Plaza Hotel has become the perfect choice for travelers visiting Rio de Janeiro. Its facilities were designed to meet expectations in comfort and convenience. Sitting in the heart of Copacabana, the hotel offers exceptional services, comfortable amenities, and relaxation after a busy day in Rio de Janeiro.
Located in beautiful southern Rio de Janeiro, the Windsor Plaza is minutes away from downtown Rio as well as the beach. Amidst the bustle of the city, this hotel is the perfect place to relax after a full day of sightseeing.
Each guestroom is equipped with cable TV, air-conditioning, minibar, safety deposit box, and Wi-Fi.
Address: Av. das Cataratas, 2420 Iguassu Falls, Brazil
The Viale Cataratas near Iguassu Falls glistens with beautiful and modern architecture. 151 luxury rooms, complete with home-style comforts, superior amenities throughout the hotel, and convenient access to the impressive Falls, make this out-of-the-ordinary hotel one of the best places to stay in Iguassu.
The comfortable and modern Viale Cataratas hotel is conveniently located near the ever-popular Iguassu Boulevard and offers quick access to the Thundering Iguassu Falls. A lively and fun atmosphere makes this the perfect place to stay while viewing this wonder of the world.
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: 12:00
Address: Maipu 907 Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Pulitzer Buenos Aires is an innovative concept. This "Grand Boutique" hotel, combines personal hospitality, attentive service and contemporary, light-filled interiors which stand out for their originality and distinctive atmosphere. Clean lines, comfort, and superior amenities and service will make your stay in Buenos Aires unforgettable.
Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires is situated at 907 Calle Maipú, a well-known street in the nerve center of Buenos Aires' downtown, just a stone's throw from some of the city's most charismatic sights.
Address: Av. Alonso de Cordova 5727 Santiago, Chile
Situated northeast of the city center, Marina las Condes is a modern hotel featuring an on-site restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, fitness room, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Located in the Las Condes area within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and public transportation.
Bright guestrooms feature large picture windows and are equipped with wireless internet, cable TV, minibar, and coffee maker.
Address: Avenida Niemeyer 121 Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
Beautifully situated along the well-known Ipanema Beach, this contemporary hotel boasts gorgeous views and extreme comfort. All 559 guestrooms are equipped with the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, private balcony overlooking the sea, mini-bar, cable television, air-conditioning, and room service. The facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, beauty salon, fitness center, sauna, business center, three restaurants, and two bars.
The hotel is located in front of Vidigal Beach and is only 15 minutes from Copacabana Beach.
Beautifully situated on the famous Ipanema Beach, the Sheraton Rio Hotel and Towers features guestrooms that mimic their surroundings. Each room is adorned with rich color accents, air-conditioning, and gorgeous views.
Address: Avenida Atlantica 1020 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Located just steps away from the famous Copacabana beach and waterfront, Hilton Copacabana offers two sparkling swimming pools, a full-service wellness spa, multiple restaurants and bars, beachside service at Copacabana's waterfront, and comfortable and cozy guestrooms with spectacular views.
Centrally located steps away from the ocean near Rio's top attractions, restaurants, and shopping.
Bright and comfortable guestrooms feature plush bedding, oversized desk, Wi-Fi access (surcharge), air conditioning, cable TV, and in-room safe.
Address: Av. Atlantica, 1800 Copacabana Rio de Janiero, RJ Brazil
Perfectly positioned on the beaches of the Copacabana in Rio, the Windsor Excelsior welcomes guests through a softly lit lobby and provides exceptional accommodations. With a restaurant serving International fare with Brazilian flourishes, the rooftop pool and poolside bar, and complimentary towels, umbrellas and lounge chairs for use on Copacabana Beach, the Excelsior provides all of the details and services you'd expect for the perfect stay in Rio de Janeiro.
Situated right on the beaches of Copacabana, this comfortable and charming hotel offers a balance of modern and traditional atmospheres. After busy sightseeing, a view of the sunset from the rooftop pool is the perfect end to a day in Rio.
Check-in Time: 12:00
Check-out Time: 12:00
Address: Av Costa e Silva 3500 Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Recanto Park features spectacular architecture that is integrated with the natural exuberance of an area set aside as a native conservation area. With sophisticated surroundings, comfortable guestrooms, and a wide variety of amenities, guests will enjoy a relaxing stay in Iguassu Falls.
A prime location offering absolute ease of access for visiting Foz do Iguassu's main tourist attractions.
All guestrooms feature wooden floors, air-conditioning, in-room safe, cable TV, mini-bar, and hair dryer.
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: 14:00
Address: Parque Nacional Re Iguacu Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is the only hotel located within Iguassu National Park, with the world famous Iguassu Falls just a two minute stroll away. Amenities include two restaurants, bar, two pools, tennis courts, spa, shopping boutique, and business center.
Located within Iguassu National Park, within a 2 minute walk from Iguassu Falls.
Guestrooms are decorated in a classic Portuguese style, with colorful accents and dark-wood furnishings. Each room features paintings of the flora and fauna by Brazilian artist Ludmilla de Montes and traditional azulejos "painted tiles," designed exclusively for Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.
Address: Rodovia Das Cataratas KM 2,5 Iguassu Falls, Brazil
The Bourbon Cataratas Resort Hotel is strategically located near the main tourist sites of Iguassu. Exclusive and professional staff take care of every detail.
Located in Brazil on the border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, the Bourbon Cataratas is close to all main tourist attractions.
Check-in Time: 13:00
Check-out Time: 12:00
Address: Posadas 1232 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Situated in the beautiful Recoleta district, this hotel combines European sophistication with the warmth of Argentinean tradition. This home away from home features a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, 24-hour room service, health club, pool, and courtyard.
Located in one of the most elegant neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, the Recoleta district, the hotel is within walking distance of shops, museums, restaurants, and the famous Recoleta Cemetery.
The hotel's 175 warm and spacious rooms feature classic and elegant décor with views of the bustling city of Buenos Aires.
Address: Ave Cordoba 690 Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Libertador is close to shopping and nightlife. The Skyline Pool & Health Club is a highlight of the deluxe facility. The top floor offers spectacular views of the city.
The Libertador is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, close to shopping and nightlife.
Renovations have transformed each room into a tranquil and beautiful space. These contemporary rooms offer luxurious linens and beautiful city views along with the comforts of modern living.
Address: Enrique Foster 30, Las Condes Santiago, Chile
Located in the modern Las Condes neighborhood, Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago features an outdoor pool, rooftop bar, restaurant, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Located in the Las Condes area nearby shops and restaurants. A Metro station is located within walking distance.
Each of the hotel's 166 guestrooms offer an eclectic design with modern furnishings and hints of local craftsmanship. Floor the ceiling windows provide views of the surrounding Las Condes neighborhood.
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: 13:00
Address: Ave Santa Amaria 1742 Santiago, Chile
This contemporary hotel is ideally located within minutes of some of the city's best shopping areas, restaurants, and attractions. The hotel features three Chilean inspired restaurants, two bars, state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, beauty salon, tennis court, gift shop, and access to medical services.
Centrally located within a few minutes of the Providencia business district.
The spacious guestrooms at the Sheraton Santiago feature stylish fabrics and original Chilean artwork. The bathrooms feature dramatic lighting and marble accents. The amenities include air conditioning, internet access, in-room movies, and beautiful views.
No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following activities & excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Activities and Excursions are available for purchase on our MyMonograms site as soon as initial deposit or payment is received.
Visit the 'Imperial City of Petropolis' outside of Rio in the Atlantic Rain Forest to visit the summer palace of former Emperor Pedro II of Brazil.
Price Range: $$
Enjoy a panoramic tour of downtown Rio passing by the Sambodrome where Rio's famous carnival parades take place and stopping at the Metropolitan Cathedral. You will also take the cable cars up to see Sugar Loaf Mountain and its splendid views of Rio's beaches and more.
The Bird Park near Iguassu Falls offers visitors the opportunity to see indigenous birds up close is their native rain forest environment.
During this tour you will have the chance to visit your choice of two of the most outstanding art museums in Buenos Aires. Choose between the National Museum of Fine Art, the Museo Isaac Fernandez Blanco, the Modern Art Museum, and the Museum of Latin American Art.
Price Range: $$$
Enjoy dinner followed by a traditional Argentinian tango show at El Viejo Almacen founded in 1969.
Enjoy this introduction to the best of Argentine cuisine and culture with an international team of guides that will spoil you and take you through every step of this culinary journey. Learn how to cook some traditional Argentine specialties and sample some famous wines from the country,
Price Range: $$$$
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the innumerable channels of the Tigre Delta to see some of the hundreds of islands just outside of Buenos Aires.
Visit a working estancia, or farm, in Argentina's pampas, home to the gauchos!
This tour takes you to the various markets which are held in very famous places in Buenos Aires. Visit La Boca's handicraft market, San Telmo's antique market, and Recoleta's handicraft market.
A visit to Vinolia offers an immersive Chilean wine experience including lunch paired with unforgettable tastings of great wines.
Visit Undurraga Winery, where a local guide demonstrates how Chile's world-famous wine is produced.
Take a tour of Concha y Toro Winery, one of the largest exporters of wines in Chile, and their vineyards.
Enjoy a lively folklore show of Chilean music and dance along with a four-course dinner.
Take a day trip to see Portillo, one of Chile's best-known ski resorts.
Discover the picturesque seaports of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar.
Monograms provides travellers access to a Local Host, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Rio de Janeiro. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Rio de Janeiro and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Rio de Janeiro insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
My name is Vanesa López, and I am a Monograms Local Host in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I was born in Argentina and learned to love Rio when it became my hometown. I am fascinated by this wonderful city, because it is rich in culture, history, art, and above all, great natural beauty. Here, people are very kind and friendly and welcome all visitors with open arms—just like the Christ the Redeemer. As a guide, I dedicate body and soul to make all my guests feel comfortable and to make their visit an unforgettable experience.
Visit this restaurant on Flamengo Beach for all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue, incredible views of the Bay, and great views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
A 20-minute walk to the top of this fort on Leme Beach leads you to one of Rio's best-kept secrets. Take in the 360-degree views of Copacabana and Guanabara Bay while sagui monkeys dart around.
Housed in a renovated warehouse that was once an antique store, this bar in the hip Lapa neighborhood is considered to be the most beautiful in Rio.
Chef Ana Castilho hosted a community event at her home in 1996 and never closed the door. Her Brazilian-fare restaurant takes up several rooms in her charming home and trickles out into the garden, where you can enjoy views of downtown Rio.
The berimbau, a wooden string instrument, is one of the most popular Brazilian souvenirs. Rua da Carioca, dubbed "Music Row" due to its numerous music shops, is the perfect place to purchase one.
For a break from the city, take a walk through this lush rainforest with 30 waterfalls and over 300 plant species.
While the tourists flock to Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, head to this secluded beach for a little more space and beautiful mountain scenery. It's also fun to watch the hang gliders descend to the landing strip here.
Admire the colonial architecture and baroque churches before hitting the Uruguaiana Shopping District for local treasures. The soft Brazilian cotton is extremely popular.
For a break from the glitzy and hedonistic side of Rio, take the streetcar to this charming, authentic village. Colonial houses have been converted to small inns and art studios, and the women are more likely to be in peasant skirts than halter tops.
Most people stop at breathtaking Iguassu Falls on their way from Rio to Buenos Aires, but don't just visit the amazing waterfall. The Misiones Province area has much to offer, including the 17th-century Jesuit ruins.
If you want to travel back through time and eat in the past, then Colombo is the place for you. This magnificent Continental café has changed little since opening on September 17th, 1894, and it retains an air of restful elegance on its upstairs restaurant balcony.
Enjoy a paradise of plants and trees from the four corners of the earth. Founded in 1808, it spreads over an area of approximately 340 acres. It has over 5,000 species of plants, including the impressive Imperial Palms planted in 1842.
Rio's longest beach, it stretches over 18km along Av. Sernambetiba. A hot spot on the beach is the area around the Barraca do Pepê, a bar named for a famous Brazilian hang glider who died competing outside Brazil.
This is a charming 2km long inlet at the end of Sernambetiba Ave. Sheltered by a large rock, Recreio is safe for swimming.
A secluded sandy strip 700 meters long, Prainha is a surfer's beach. It is an Environmental Protected Area.
Enjoy the reddish sand in an unspoiled setting. The sea is often rough here. It is also an Environmental Protected Area.
Out beyond Barra, the vegetation is almost virgin. If you have time, visit Prainha and Grumari beaches—much loved by the surfers. The vegetation is protected, and building is not permitted. Nearby is the estate where the famous landscape artist, Burle Marx, lived. This is open to visitors and is perfect for an ecological/photographic safari. It contains plants from all over the world, though the emphasis is on wonderful examples of Brazilian flora.
There are open fairs, such as the Hippie Fair in Praça and General Osório in Ipanema, where all sorts of handcrafts, art, and leather goods can be found. At the Babilônia Feira Hype (in the Jockey Club in Gávea), every fortnight the booths are loaded with clothes—mainly for the young. A typically Brazilian event is the open street market—selling fruit and vegetables—which moves around from borough to borough, so a little local knowledge is needed to know when one is operating near your hotel. The show of fruit and greens is spectacular, and prices are reasonable.
Monograms provides traveller's access to a Local Host®, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Iguassu Falls. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host® about Iguassu Falls and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host® will share local Iguassu Falls insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
Despite living in Iguassu for over 32 years, I was born in Angola and after the war I moved with my parents to live in a few countries before arriving in this beautiful place at the age of 12. Here, I did most of my studies and earned a Degree in Letters, becoming a teacher but realized that my passion was nature and that's how I became a guide. I feel that I have one of the best jobs in the world because I work in one of the most beautiful places in the world and my clients are people interested in nature and are concerned about the environment and the planet.
Located near the entrance of Iguassu National Park, the Bird Park has more than 300 species of birds and was constructed with the intention of offering ideal breeding conditions for birds. Rare and colorful birds fly in the huge aviaries, which have been built to blend in with the humid subtropical forest. Visitors are able to enter these aviaries and view the birds at close quarters. They will also see alligators, anacondas, pythons, marmosets, and butterflies. At present, the Bird Park is the largest in Latin America and is internationally recognized. It is open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
A joint venture between Brazil and Paraguay, the Itaipu Dam is responsible for 20% of the energy consumed in Brazil and 90% in Paraguay. Located approximately 30 minutes from Iguassu, the Dam is five miles wide and 600 feet high. It is considered second in generating capacity behind the Three Gorges Dam in China. Since it was opened for visitation in 1977, the Itaipu Dam has been visited by 10 million people from over 165 countries.
Venture to Casino Iguazu to play some roulette, black jack, poker, baccarat, or slot machines. Or maybe just enjoy its beautiful restaurant serving international dishes. Don't forget to bring your passport, as you will need it to enter.
Monograms provides travellers access to a Local Host®, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Buenos Aires. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Buenos Aires and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Buenos Aires insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
Born in Buenos Aires but having grown up under a very strong European influence, my father's profession obliged the whole family to live in different countries. This provided me the opportunity to study foreign languages and at the same time be in touch with a wide variety of cultures, which has fostered my love of nature and especially people. This passion, together with a strong service vocation, made me embrace the tour guide profession, with which I've been involved since I was almost a teenager. I love the city where I was born, its wide avenues and parks, its cultural life, and every single corner where I can find even a simple story and share it with those that pass by throughout my daily life. From my point of view, Buenos Aires has everything, and everything here deserves to be seen and shared.
There are many tango shows for tourists in Buenos Aires, but this tango salon is where the locals go to strut their stuff. Have fun observing this graceful dance, but don't be surprised if an instructor tries to coax you on the floor. Note that this is not a Tango show, but a Milonga salon where local people go to dance and drink. Remark: open from midnight and not all days of the week!
You can stand before the Casada Rosada and see the balcony where Evita addressed her fans, and you can see the tomb where she was laid to rest in the beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. But to truly understand this controversial woman, visit the Museo Evita where her life story is told through her personal objects.
Held every Sunday in Plaza Dorrego, this outdoor market is full of small antiques and crafts. Normally free live music and tango dancing complete the experience. The market does not take place when it's raining.
Located in the exclusive Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, the Alvear Palace is one of the most luxurious hotels in South America. Step into the Lobby Bar to admire the elegant surroundings while you relax with a cocktail. Perhaps enjoy a selection from their extensive cognac and whiskey list.
Located in the exclusive Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, this hotel opened its doors in 2006. The original building was the residence of the wealthy Duhau Family and was constructed with imported material from Europe. The combined old and new architecture is connected with magnificent terrace gardens. You may enter from Alvear Street or Posadas Street.
The average citizen in Argentina consumes 130 pounds of beef per year. If you want to fit in with everyone from local residents to government VIPs, head to this famous steakhouse dating back to 1905. Known worldwide, Cabaña Las Lilas serves the nation's specialty like no one else. Every night, local and international leading figures of the 20th century flocked to La Cabana—the place to be seen—to enjoy its famous atmosphere and to sample some of the world's finest beef. Now, it has relocated to Buenos Aires' fashionable Recoleta area amid many boutiques, 5-star hotels, and beautiful gardens. The restaurant's original interior has been lovingly recreated with Gaucho-style, large, open fireplaces and many original design details, including heavy-iron ornaments, leather, and burnished-copper utensils.
Taste Jean Paul Bondoux's haute cuisine in Buenos Aires! La Bourgogne is a kind of gastronomic mecca for gourmets. It offers light meals of fish and beef during the day and the symphony of his creations in French regional specialties during the evenings. There is also the famous boutique of delicatessen products, including top cheeses, on the premises. It is open from Monday to Saturday, mid-day and evenings.
Whether you make it to a performance at the majestic Teatro Colón or not, you'll want to visit its equally famous Gran Café Tortoni. Sink into one of the red leather chairs, order the sidra, its signature alcoholic cider, and enjoy the 19th-century décor like Albert Einstein and Josephine Baker once did.
If you're looking for a Buenos Aires neighborhood off the beaten path, look no further than the Chinatown located here. Considering most locals don't even know it exists, you won't bump into any tourists while exploring its shops and restaurants.
Shopping in the "Paris of the South" is a delight, and you won't be disappointed with the shops and boutiques here. Exquisite leather shops line Calle Florida, and many will custom-make something for you during your visit.
Buenos Aires is known for its nightlife and whether you want dinner, drinks, dancing, or all three, you'll find plenty of hot spots on this street.
This odd-looking building, once the tallest in South America, has just recently been opened to the public. It offers sweeping views of the city from its unusual tower.
Don't miss the trendy neighborhoods with excellent designer shops, cafés, and restaurants. They are recommended during the day and evening!
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The New Mobile World Order
A mobile paradox—huge growth and customer demand, yet significant business and market challenges—is causing many companies in the mobile value chain to question where the industry is heading. They're struggling to understand the key drivers that will shape the industry and what this new world will mean for them in terms of new challenges and opportunities. Most of all, they want to know the winning strategies for achieving success in this New Mobile World Order.
A number of major disruptions, or strategic inflection points, in the mobile industry are radically altering the entire mobile ecosystem as we know it. Some of these disruptions have been slowly building up steam over the last couple of years, although many of these have just started and have yet to really play out. In the recently published white paper, "The New Mobile World Order: Perspectives on the Future of the Mobile industry," Cisco IBSG identified eight strategic inflection points that are causing—and stand to cause even greater—disruption and uncertainty in the industry:
- Explosive demand for mobile data—a 26-fold increase between 2010 and 2015
- The rise of software platforms—from "walled gardens to walled ecosystems"
- Availability of new, fast mobile networks—LTE everywhere and the rise of Wi-Fi
- A more active regulator in many countries—spectrum, net neutrality, consumer protection
- Changing industry structure—consolidation and concentration
- Growth of network connected devices—Internet of Things
- Move to cloud delivery models—"everything as a service"
- The rise of the OTT threat—largely the battle for video distribution and services
These disruptors are defining the scenarios of how the future mobile industry may look and operate. While there are several plausible future scenarios, I believe two key scenarios are both more likely to transpire and are the most informative in identifying key business choices and helping develop winning strategies for future success. The Mobile Segments scenario is primarily a continuation of the mobile world today—large players dominate each segment of the value chain, focusing on their core strengths and capabilities and cooperating with their fellow segment giants. Conversely, Mobile Explosion is a world where most things are wireless, interoperable, and cloud-based, increasing competition and further blurring the lines between the value chain segments.
While it is impossible to predict the future, some of the current trends and early indicators suggest that the tipping points, or industry drivers, are pushing the industry in the direction of the world of Mobile Explosion. Given this trend, players in the mobile value chain are rightly asking, "What are the solutions to the key challenges and business choices that this new world presents?" The following are highlights of the paper's conclusions on the top strategic considerations to ensure future success for players in each of the six key segments of the mobile value chain.
- Content Providers (e.g., Sony, Disney, New Corp.)—multi-platform, cloud-based lockers, and alternative business and distribution models
- Mobile Service Providers (e.g., AT&T, T-Mobile, Orange, Verizon Wireless)—Wi-Fi integration, OTT collaboration, Big Data, cost and performance optimization, mobile cloud, and vertical solutions
- Equipment Providers (e.g., Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, EMC)—cost reduction, network-data center integration, small cell, and multi-network access
- Software (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle)—mobile enablement, mobile cloud, security, and vertical solutions
- Internet Services (e.g., Google, eBay, Amazon, OTTs)—SP collaboration, cloud, value-chain integrators, and innovation
- Devices (e.g., Samsung, Apple, Nokia, RIM)—innovation beyond handsets, cloud extension, connected home, and alternative networks
This white paper further details the key disruptors and tipping points that will redefine mobility to produce two plausible scenarios for the future of the mobile industry. These scenarios and industry segment assessments provide a framework for mobile industry executives to evaluate their future and rationally evaluate strategic options under different conditions.
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I totally agree to all the pointers Stuart.
In fact mobile is been penetrating in all the domains, which is not only a big shift for SME and enterprises but also a challenge.
Looking forward to read more in the whitepaper.
Thank you for making it available
Wow nice,
Such a nice mobile as with the all applications.


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Web beacon
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A web beacon is an object embedded in a web page or email, which unobtrusively (usually invisibly) allows checking that a user has accessed the content.[1] Common uses are email tracking and page tagging for web analytics. Alternative names are web bug, tracking bug, tag, or page tag. Common names for web beacons implemented through an embedded image include tracking pixel, pixel tag, 1×1 gif, and clear gif.[2] When implemented using JavaScript, they may be called JavaScript tags.[3] There is a work in progress to standardize an interface that web developers can use to asynchronously transfer small HTTP data from the User Agent to a web server that call it simply beacons (in the context of web development) which can be used to send data to a web server prior to the loading of the document without delaying the load and affecting the perception of page load performance for the next navigation.[4]
A web beacon is any of a number of techniques used to track who is reading a web page or email, when, and from which computer. They can also be used to see if an email was read or forwarded to someone else, or if a web page was copied to another website. The first web beacons were small images.
Some emails and web pages are not wholly self-contained. They may refer to content on another server, rather than including the content directly. When an email client or web browser prepares such an email or web page for display, it ordinarily sends a request to the server to send the additional content.
These requests typically include the IP address of the requesting computer, the time the content was requested, the type of web browser that made the request, and the existence of cookies previously set by that server. The server can store all of this information, and associate it with a unique tracking token attached to the content request.
On web pages[edit]
Web bugs are typically used by third parties to monitor the activity of customers at a site.[5]
As an example of the way web beacons can make user logging easier, consider a company that owns a network of sites. This company may have a network that requires all images to be stored on one host computer while the pages themselves are stored elsewhere. They could use web beacons in order to count and recognize users traveling around the different servers on the network. Rather than gathering statistics and managing cookies on all their servers separately, they can use web beacons to keep them all together.
Tracking on web pages can be disabled using a number of techniques.
- Turning off a browser's cookies can prevent some web beacons from tracking a customer's specific activity. The web site logs will still record a page request from the customer's IP address, but unique information associated with a cookie cannot be recorded. However, web site server techniques that do not use cookies can be employed to help track a site's cookie-blocking user. For example, a web site can identify a request from a new visitor and send that visitor links that pass a unique ID as a GET parameter.
In email[edit]
Web beacons are frequently used in email marketing as a way of determining which recipients open the email. Doing this allows marketers to know who has seen the promotion or announcement that they have sent, and allows them to back-off or re-engage appropriately.
Some email web beacon tracking can be disabled by:
- Turning off HTML display, displaying text only.
- Turning off image display, while still using HTML.
Originally, a web beacon was a small (usually 1×1 pixel) transparent GIF or PNG image (or an image of the same color as the background) that was embedded in an HTML page, usually a page on the web or the content of an email. Modern web beacons also use the HTML IFrame, style, script, input link, embed, object, and other tags to track usage.[7] Whenever a user opens a page with a graphic browser or email reader, such image and other information is downloaded. This download requires the browser to send a request to the server storing that image or information, allowing the organization running that server to keep track of the HTML page.
Images and other content do not have to be invisible: any element can be used for tracking. Typically advertisements, banners and buttons are fetched from their site, not from the main site. This allows a third party site to gather information about visitors when they pull HTML content from the main site. Companies or organisations, buttons or images of which are included on many sites, can thus track (part of) the browsing habits of a significant share of web users. Earlier, this included mainly ad- or counter-serving companies, but nowadays buttons of social media sites are becoming common.
While web beacons are used in the same way in web pages or emails, they have different purposes:
- If the beacon is embedded in an email, the image is requested when the user reads the email for the first time, and can also be requested every time that the user subsequently loads the email;
- Whenever a web page (with or without beacons) is downloaded, the server holding the page knows and can store the IP address of the computer requesting the page; this information can therefore be retrieved from the server log files without the need of using beacons. Beacons are used when the monitoring party does not have easy access to the logs of the main web server and also because IP addresses are often shared amongst multiple users. This may happen when a web site owner does not control its web servers (such as in web hotels), because monitoring is done by a third party, or a greater level of detail needs to be recorded than is possible from web log analysis alone.
As with any files transferred using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol, web beacons are requested by sending the server their URL, and possibly the URL of the page containing them. Both contain information that can be useful for the gatherer:
- The URL of the web page with the beacon allows a server to determine which page is accessed;
- The URL of the beacon can be appended with an arbitrary string in various ways while still identifying the same object. It can be used to better identify the conditions under which the beacon has been loaded. It can be added while sending the page or by JavaScript scripts after the download.
For example, an email sent to the address
email@example.com can contain the embedded image of URL
http://firstname.lastname@example.com. Whenever the user reads the email, the image at this URL is requested. The part of the URL after the question mark is ignored by the server for the purpose of determining which file to send, but the complete URL is stored in the server's log file. As a result, the file
bug.gif is sent and shown in the email reader; at the same time, the server stores the fact that the particular email sent to
email@example.com has been read. Using this system, a spammer or email marketer can send similar emails to a large number of addresses to check which ones are valid and read by the users.
Web beacons can be used in combination with HTTP cookies like any other object transferred using the HTTP protocol.
Email web beacons[edit]
Web beacons embedded in emails have greater privacy implications than beacons embedded in web pages. Through the use of unique identifiers contained in the URL of the web beacons, the sender of an email containing a web beacon is able to record the exact time that a message was read, as well as the IP address of the computer used to read the mail or the proxy server that the user went through. In this way, the sender can gather detailed information about when and where each particular recipient reads email. Every subsequent time the email message is displayed can also send information back to the sender.
Web beacons are used by email marketers, spammers, and phishers to verify that email addresses are valid, that the content of emails has made it past the spam filters, and that the email is actually viewed by users. When the user reads the email, the email client requests the image, letting the sender know that the email address is valid and that the email was viewed. The email need not contain an advertisement or anything else related to the commercial activity of the sender. This makes detection of such emails harder for mail filters and users.[8]
Tracking via web beacons can be prevented by using email clients that do not download images whose URLs are embedded in HTML emails. Many graphical email clients can be configured to avoid accessing remote images. Examples include the Gmail, Yahoo!, and SpamCop/Horde webmail clients; Mozilla Thunderbird, Opera, Pegasus Mail, IncrediMail, later versions of Microsoft Outlook, and KMail mail readers. Other HTML techniques (such as IFrames) can still be used to track email viewing.
Text-based mail readers (such as Pine or Mutt) and graphical email clients with purely text-based HTML capabilities (such as Mulberry) do not interpret HTML or display images, so their users are not subject to tracking by email web beacons. Plain-text email messages cannot contain web beacons because their contents are interpreted as display characters instead of embedded HTML code, so opening messages does not initiate communication. Some email clients offer the option to disable all HTML in every message (thus rendering all messages as plain text), which prevents any web beacons from loading.
Many modern email readers and web-based email services will not load images when opening an HTML email from an unknown sender or that is suspected to be spam mail. The user must explicitly choose to load images. Web beacons can also be filtered out at the server level so that they never reach the end user. MailScanner is an example of gateway software that can disarm IFrames as well as web beacons. Disconnecting from the Internet before reading any downloaded messages and then deleting those messages suspected of containing web beacons before reconnecting may also eliminate the threat.
A hosts file or a filtering web proxy can be used to specify that some servers are never to be contacted for any reason. This file must be continually updated to reflect the fact that new tracking servers are periodically brought online, and old ones re-purposed to serve legitimate content.
As web beacons require the email software to fetch the content, they have never been able to accurately count read rates for email campaigns. As a result of the above-mentioned measures, they may become still less effective.
Disposition-Notification-To email headers may be seen as another form of web beacons. See RFC 4021.
See also[edit]
- Facebook Beacon
- Email fraud
- Internet privacy
- Web visitor tracking
- Web analytics
- Web storage
- Local shared object
- Quantcast
- ^ Stefanie Olsen (July 12, 2000). "Nearly undetectable tracking device raises concern". CNET News. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ Richard M. Smith (November 11, 1999). "The Web Bug FAQ". EFF.org Privacy Archive. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ Negrino, Tom; Smith, Dori. JavaScript para World Wide Web. Pearson Education, 2001. https://napoleon.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ital/article/viewFile/1771/1677 accessed 01 October 2015
- ^ Jatinder Mann; Alois Reitbauer. Beacon. WD. URL: http://www.w3.org/TR/beacon/
- ^ http://www.mailsbroadcast.com/email.bolts.nuts/about.web.bugs.htm
- ^ David Cancel; Felix Shnir (July 2, 2012). "Ghostery". Add-ons for Firefox. mozilla.org. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ Ed Felten (May 25, 2004). "Email Tracking: It Gets Worse". Freedom to Tinker. Center for Information Technology Policy. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ David Berlind (September 26, 2006). "Have you received any "traceable" PattyMail recently?". ZDNet. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
External links[edit]
- The Web Bug FAQ from EFF
- Did they read it? from the Linux Weekly News
- Trojan Marketing
- Slashdot on Web Bugs—Slashdot.org Forum on Blocking Web Bugs


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Glenn1901 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 479 diseños de 147 diseñadores freelance.
Iteli is an IT company selling computers, servers and other IT equipment. We also support and operate these systems for the customers. In a sense we are much like the IT department for our customers.
The target customers are business between 2 and 100 employees. We operate in Oslo, the capital of Norway and would like a new logo that expresses our professionality. The logo should be more simple than advanced. It should also give the impression of being trustworthy.
We Also have a slogan "Profesjonell IT-drift" (Professional it-services) it would be nice to have as an option on the logo.
Both abstract and relevant icons could be ok, as long as they don't get too advanced. Both Capital and lower case logos can be considered . I might like darker blue colors more, but please feel free to try other combinations if you have some good ideas.
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Motobooks necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 112 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
We sell repair manuals and automotive literature for cars, trucks, motorcycles, farm tractors, boats, ATVs, RVs, and much more. For do-it-yourselfers to professional mechanics.
We carry manuals by Chilton, Haynes, Clymer, Autodata, CarTech, Bentley, Seloc Marine, and many more.
Our main audience is guys from 20-65 who want to service, maintain, fix, or even restore their vehicle.
We'd like a nice, easy-to-read logo with mostly block letters, a little brighter than what we have right now, and that incorporates a wrench of some sort. Either a real one like what we have right now, or one that's part of the logo itself. Maybe outline the logo?
Even though our name is TheMotorBookstore.com, we like to highlight MotorBookstore (see current design).
We may also be open to a design that looks a little on the "classic" side, like those logos from automotive products from the 1950s, for example.
The "Automotive Literature and Repair Manuals" is optional, but if we can get examples with and without the tagline, even better.
Anyway, the best design (in our opinion) will be the one that fits our audience, it's sharp and easy to read, and that fits within the area of our current logo.
Thanks for your interest and best of luck!
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The Knicks won by 21 points tonight against the Bullets (I hate calling them the Wizards). The game was never really close and the Knicks did what they are supposed to do, show no mercy on lesser opponents. It is hard to remember a time when the Knicks consistently blew out their opponents. There is more I could say about the Knicks performance but instead I am just going to spend the rest of this recap insulting the Bullets/Wizards.
- David Stern announced big sanctions coming against Washington for playing the actual guys on the roster.
- Washington thought they had a chance tonight because they misread the inactive and active list and thought they would be playing against Jason Kidd by himself…and, even then, they only thought they had a chance.
- Washington is nicknamed the Wizards because it would take an actual Wizard to turn this franchise around.
- The Wizards are so bad that they have been asked to replace the Generals so the Globetrotters can have an easier opponent.
- How can the Wizards cut Blatche and actually get worse?
- John Wall is not injured he is just too embarrassed to play for this club.
- The Wizards are the only thing in Washington more dysfunctional than Congress.
- In an effort to avoid any false advertising the Wizards have removed the word "professional" from all team marketing materials.
- The Wizards are so terrible that they would have been a definite loss for last year's Knicks.
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We just can't help ourselves in the food department this week. With today being National Macaroni Day, we're sharing 10 creative ways to celebrate this classic comfort food. Mac & cheese can be seen all over menus these days and the reason is obvious. But whether you have it out of a box, at a restaurant or from scratch, chances are you've never made it in one of these 10 cleverly delicious ways.
Two favorite comfort foods come together in this super easy and tasty one pot chili mac and cheese.
Stuff your pastrami sandwich with mac & cheese and take it from ordinary to extraordinary.
Combine zesty buffalo chicken with creamy mac & cheese for a dinner full of incredible taste.
Two kid-pleasing favorites are rolled into one portable, mini package with these yummy mac n cheese pizza muffins.
Need finger food for your next party? Get creative with mac & cheese spring rolls. This macaroni delight is wrapped in phyllo dough for a tasty treat.
Keep it simple and delicious with a caprese style mac & cheese. This is comfort food customized for the summer.
Give your mac & cheese south-of-the-border flavor with this easy, delicious one pan taco.
Tired of bringing the same old pasta salad to a summer picnic? Try this seven layer mac & cheese salad dip for a real crowd pleaser.
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Take mac and cheese, add some more cheese, a bit of pulled BBQ chicken, and melt it all between two flour tortillas. This simple twist on a traditional quesadilla makes use of deli-ready BBQ pulled chicken and pre-made mac-and-cheese for a quick, tasty meal. Perfect for party appetizers and even better for a quick dinner!
Serving: Makes 2 quesadillas
Ingredients: ½ cup prepared mac-and-cheese, ½ cup BBQ pulled chicken or pork, ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons green onions, diced, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 flour tortillas
Directions: In a small bowl, mix together mac & cheese, chicken, shredded cheddar, cilantro and green onions. Spread mixture between two flour tortillas. Butter the outside of the tortillas. Cook on a skillet over medium heat until the cheese is melted. Flip and cook on the second side until golden brown.
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Ariados, Amigos (Japanese: アリアドス!にんぽうバトル!! Ariados! Battle of Ninja Arts!!) is the 176th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 7, 2000 and in the United States on November 17, 2001.
|Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
Ash, Pikachu and Brock take a break by the lake while Misty heads deeper into the forest with Togepi. As Misty picks the local flora, Togepi wanders over to a very strange looking bush, it appears to have legs...spider legs! Summoned by Misty's shrieks, Ash and Brock discover an Ariados in the bush. Just then, a trainer from Fuschia City appears on the scene. She explains she's training with this Ariados to learn the special art of Pokémon Jujitsu. Accepting an invitation from the trainer, the gang joins her for a day at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. Find out what happens as Brock and Pineco blow the lid off a technical class, Ash is critiqued on battle techniques and Misty gets all wrapped up in Pokémon health, beauty and nutrition!
Ash, Pikachu and Brock take a break by the lake while Misty heads deeper into the forest with Togepi. As Misty picks the local flora, Togepi wanders over to a very strange looking bush, it appears to have legs…spider legs! Summoned by Misty's shrieks, Ash and Brock discover an Ariados in the bush. Just then, the Ariados's apparent Trainer reveals herself. The Trainer turns out to be Aya, the sister of Koga, Fuchsia City's Gym Leader, from Kanto. She explains she's training with her Ariados to learn the special art of Pokémon Jujitsu (a form of Martial Arts). Under the guidance of a Pokémon tutor, the Sensei of a Dojo, who is the true owner of Ariados, she is trying to perfect her skills in Pokémon Jujitsu alongside her Venonat. Accepting an invitation from the Sensei, the gang joins her for a day at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.
Donning special uniforms, red-colored for battle technique studies, which Ash chooses, yellow-colored for the technical class, which Brock chooses, and blue-colored for beauty-classes, which Misty is assigned. Initially reluctant to attend a beauty class, she swiftly changes her mind when told that the beauty treatments taught can make one look like a "movie star". To her horror, the treatment involves Spinarak webbing is applied to the face as a moisturizer. Meanwhile, Brock and his Pineco impress the class and its teacher with their highly synchronized battle demonstration. In Ash's class, he and Aya have a rematch of their battle. Ash uses his Bulbasaur against Aya's Venonat, and initially the battle follows the same pattern as their previous match, with Bulbasaur using his powerful Leech Seed attack to simultaneously trap and drain Venonat's energy.
However, Venonat shrugs off the Leech Seed and nearly wins the battle with a Supersonic-Tackle combination. Demonstrating Ash and his Pokémon's ingenuity and understanding of each other, Bulbasaur uses his Vine Whip to push himself high into the air, and then at Ash's prompting, uses Vine Whip to attack Venonat from the air, winning the match. Meanwhile, Team Rocket observes the battle and the amount of rare Pokémon present at the center, and plots to steal the Pokémon. Later, when everyone is going to sleep, Pikachu hears a noise outside the center, so Ash goes to investigate, finding Aya training. They contemplate their future's as Trainers, until Venonat notices a strange occurrence. They find Poké Balls of most of the Trainers at the center to be stolen, moments later, Team Rocket unveils themselves as the thieves. They grab Pikachu and trap him in a metal cage (preventing the effectiveness of his electric attacks).
As they take flight in their balloon, the Sensei utilizes his glider to intercept Team Rocket and sabotage their balloon. He drops the Poké Balls to Ash and friends below, and then falls from the balloon. Exhausted by the pursuit, and Ash's Pikachu still trapped in a metal cage, the Sensei and Ariados cannot battle Team Rocket, leaving it up to Aya. She worries that she is not prepared to battle Team Rocket, though is assured by the Sensei that no one is ever fully ready for battle. Ordering her Pokémon to rest (it is not stated if it is actually using the move "Rest" or is simply sleeping), she makes a gamble that her Venonat will be able to last the duration of the time it is unable to respond to attacks, and is proven correct.
Upon waking, it uses Tackle and Stun Spore, stunning Arbok. Ash finally succeeds in removing Pikachu from the cage, and returns to beat Jessie and James' final attack. Aya reflects upon her choice to take a chance, and is praised by the Sensei for her turning "weakness into strength". When Ash and friends prepare to leave, the Sensei thanks them for their help, and promises them a place in his Dojo should they ever return.
Major events
- Ash and his friends meet up with Aya again.
- Brock's Pineco is revealed to know Spikes.
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the timeline of events.
Pokémon debuts
Who's That Pokémon?: Jigglypuff (US and international), Ariados (Japan)
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Togepi (Misty's)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Bulbasaur (Ash's)
- Pineco (Brock's)
- Arbok (Jessie's)
- Venonat (Aya's)
- Ariados (Tōkichi's; debut)
- Hypno (Mickey's)
- Houndour (Ralph's)
- Gloom (Trainer's)
- Hitmonlee (Trainer's)
- Starmie (Trainers'; ×4)
- Scyther (Trainer's)
- Pidgey (multiple)
- Spinarak (×5)
- The English title of this episode is a play on the Spanish phrase "adios amigos".
- This is the last episode to air in Japan before the earliest release of Pokémon Crystal.
- This episode was banned in South Korea, likely due to the overt focus on Japanese culture.
- What Tōkichi says in this episode in regards to beauty ("Beautiful people are more beautiful...more so than people who are as they are") is similar to a line from Beauty and the Breeder, in which Jessie and James say, "Beautiful Pokémon are more beautiful...more so than people who are as they are".
- Jessie's dance after the motto, when she mentions a list of Pokémon, could be a reference to the anime series Magical Princess Minky Momo.
- In the scene where Ash and his friends are seen in ninja jumpsuits, Misty is drawn with brown eyes when talking, instead of her usual blue ones.
- When the episode title is read, the usual Pokémon logo isn't in the top left-hand corner.
- Aya's Venonat uses Poison Sting in this episode, despite being unable to learn Poison Sting normally.
Dub edits
- The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in India started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.
In other languages
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This course is one of a series of five Dave Crenshaw courses based on his Invaluable teaching methodology for professional development.
- Discovering areas where you can contribute thought leadership
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- Do your peers inside of your company consider you to be a thought leader? What about outside of the company? Do others consider you to be a leading expert in your field? How well you're considered to be a thought leader can greatly affect your career. In my book, 'Invaluable,' I explored how to help individuals increase the value of their time and quality of work life. In other words, how to become invaluable. This course, becoming a thought leader, is part of a five course series on helping you become invaluable and get the most from your career.
In my coaching, I refer to becoming a thought leader as the invaluable factor of authority. Authority is particularly important because many people overlook it. They believe that it doesn't apply to them unless they own their own business, or they're an author, or they have certain credentials. They may also feel that some of the things I suggest they do to become a thought leader are too challenging. This creates an opportunity for you. If you are willing to put in the effort, you put yourself into an elite group.
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Stop the ACLU Was Closed 5 Years Ago
Written by Charlie
Saturday, 05 August February 2017
Dear Friends & Supporters of Stop the ACLU:
It is hard to believe I have not updated this site for over five years. Now my focus is on other activities related to business and health. In my opinion health is much more important than politics and if you are not in good shape, you are lowering your life expectancy. I also visit this site (
) quite often to follow with what is going on with climage chamge. And it seems global warming is speeding up quite rapidly. So do not buy properties along the sea as the water is rising.
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Our economy has been doing very well recently, and in particular the building and construction sector. The 2008 crisis is now well behind us and people are confident in either buying property as their first or second home, or just as an investment for rental income. As people have more money in their bank account, some of them also like to invest in a home renovation, garden embellishment or extension. As this type of project will generate a lot debris, they need a
Charlotte dumpster rental service
if they live in
North Carolina
. Waste management providers have seen an uptick in business, as with the recent concern regarding pollution and carbon emission, the trend should continue in the foreseeable future.
Pollution is a big concern for our country, and this is getting worse given the current administration's stance on environmental issues. Can the interests of a small minority keep on prevailing over the benefits of the nation as a whole for much longer. We are damaging our beautiful nature and ecosystems by keeping on exploiting our natural resources as if there was no tomorrow. How many
junk disposal
companies are we going to need to clean up all the mess from this unabated deterioration of our cities and forests. Let's remember that pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, and this is exactly what the big conglomerates are doing. Thank God for more than 45 years, the
Clean Air Act
has cut pollution as the economy has grown.
The real estate sector is certainly booming under the current president, no wonder as he comes from the contruction business himself. Investors looking for the best rental yield will have to cross the Atlantic. The
CBRE Real Estate Advisory Group
has just released a ranking of the top 10 cities in the world. And to everyone's surprise, Chicago is the top performer on the planet, with more than 10% in yield! Maybe you had not thought about this city if you are investing in the USA from abroad as Miami, New York or San Francisco always come first in mind. But it turns our Illinois and Chicago are very attractive, talk to local
Chicago broker Kale Realty
if you are looking for more information.
As real estate and construction are expaning, so do other industries that are closely related and this is why such a growth has a huge impact on the overall economy. Businesses affected by this growth include roofing, tree removal services, waste disposal, demolition services, electricians and many more. Take the city of
Austin, TX
, another example of a region with plenty of investments opportunities which keeping very aware of environmental issues. The people at
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Stop the ACLU Suspending Operations at end of February
Written by Charlie
Sunday, 17 February 2012
Dear Friends & Supporters of Stop the ACLU:
It is with great reluctance I tell you that as of the end of the day on Friday, February 29
, we are suspending operations here at the Coalition until further notice. But please note the choice of words in that we are suspending but not shutting down operations. This means we reserve the right to reopen what we are doing at any time.
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ACLU & The Boy Scouts
Written by Charlie
Tuesday, 12 February 2012
I have not read the book,
On My Honor
, recently written by Texas Gov. Rick Perry, but from the looks of it, it might be one worth investing in.
We have linked
this article
this subsequent one
from the Austin Statesman to our site and will offer our commentary in the next couple days. However, we want to say this much about the Texas governor. Many of us have fierce disagreements with Gov. Perry because of his support for the North American Union and his resistance to the vast majority of Texans who don't want the Super NAFTA Highway running thru the state. We believe he is way out of touch with his people and should even be recalled for his efforts to sacrifice state sovereignty for a global agenda. But we must give credit where credit is due and that is Gov. Perry is a strong proponent of conservative social values. It is reflected in his blistering opposition to the ACLU's persecution of the Boy Scouts because the Scouts will not, despite huge media and political pressure, hire atheist and homosexual Scoutmasters.
Check back in a couple days or so for more exclusive Stop the ACLU commentary on these pieces.
ACLU: Defining Deviancy Down to the Gutter
Written by Charlie
Friday, 08 February 2012
If you are a faithful Stop the ACLU reader, you know full well that we do all we can to expose the ACLU and its affinity for the unnatural and perverse. We offer our own unique commentary in the light of the news items and stories coming our way. However, when someone else puts out a good piece on the ACLU, we want to share that with you as well. And when it comes from the mouth of a lawyer, one not necessarily in alignment with our values, we believe it is definitely worth hearing.
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Stop the ACLU to File Suit Against Defamatory Website
Written by Charlie
Sunday, 20 January 2012
The Stop the ACLU Coalition is prepared to launch a defamation suit against a certain website for blatant defamation of our website, calling us "terrorists", among other things. We have an attorney who believes, based on the content of the website, that we have a solid case and has agreed to represent us but is requesting a $1500 retainer fee to launch the suit. We are requesting that anyone willing to help underwrite our legal expenses to please make as generous a donation as possible to our
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account at
For various reasons, we cannot and will not disclose the website and web page involved here on the Coalition website, however, for anyone who is willing to underwrite the entire $1500 or who will make a gift of at least $500 towards the legal expenses of the case, we will privately provide the URL of the offensive website. We know that we can easily meet this expense if those of you viewing this announcement can contribute towards it.
Please consider as generous a gift as possible; however, if you are on a fixed income or tight budget, do not feel obligated to give.
Thank you and God bless you.
ACLU: Playing in the Toilet Again
Written by Charlie
Friday, 18 January 2012
We received an e-mail late Saturday night from Jeanette Moll, a Republican candidate for the 18th Congessional District of Ohio in the fall election. Mrs. Moll, a lawyer and former magistrate judge, has boldly called on the ACLU of Ohio to repudiate their Minnesota chapter and their national offices for their legal brief in this case and has demanded the resignation of all its board members if they refuse to do so. She has mailed letters to each board member of the Ohio chapter. A short article detailing Mrs. Moll's actions can be viewed
We applaud the call to arms by Mrs. Moll and hope lawyers and others people of influence in other states will insist that their state' ACLU chapters will do the same. It's time for a massive joint effort by millions of Americans to expose the ACLU for its legal brief as well as its far left agenda defending such degradation.
Though we have covered the sordid tale of Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho in this
previous piece
, because it has reared up its ugly head again and because the ACLU has chosen to get involved again, we have decided to do so as well, albeit a bit reluctantly. We want the public to know to what extent the ACLU will stoop to defend such cases.
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Time to Vote out the ACLU
Written by Charlie
Thursday, 10 January 2012
Folks, it sounds like I'm beating a dead horse each time I say we need to get rid of the ACLU but I will say it again, we must do so. I am sick and damn tired of this organization challenging every law they don't like that our elected officials put in place. And let me be on the record once again saying this: the ACLU must be removed from America and its agenda extinguished from our midst. And the
ACLU's challenge
to Indiana's voting law is the latest salvo which must be countered and defeated.
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Stop the ACLU Welcomes new State Coordinator
Written by Charlie
Sunday, 06 January 2012
The Coalition welcomes Latasha Meracle aboard as our first state coordinator for Colorado. Latasha is a fine young woman with a passionate fervor to rein in the ACLU and will be implementing efforts in the Rocky Mountain state to hopefully put some dents in the ACLU's agenda in that state. With her installation as state coordinator, we hope to launch a gradual organization in the state to help bring churches, groups and individuals together to put the brakes on the ACLU.
Latasha is excited about joining us and we hope others will follow course. Check our "
Get Involved
" page and if your state does not have a coordinator in place, contact us as we are anxious to fill the remaining states. If your state has a coordinator in place but you want to be a central part of our efforts, we still can and want to use you. Let us hear from you today. This is not a game and we need all the human power we can get. So instead of playing roulette at the casino, join us if you have some free time. It could be as fun as blackjack if you like the enjoyment of a nice win.
Please join us in issuing a warm welcome to Latasha and if you are a praying person, please lift her up in your prayers.
ACLU Suit Threatens National Security
Written by Charlie
Sunday, 30 December 2011
Updated 1/4/08
Friends and supporters, the following
is a frightening scenario that not only poses a risk to our national security but is irrefutable evidence that America must pull all its resources together to remove the ACLU from our country or at least neuter it's ability to sue.
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ACLU of Michigan: Accept our Challenge to a Debate
Written by Charlie
Thursday, 20 December 2011
Dear Friends & Supporters:
We are once again issuing a challenge to the ACLU of Michigan to debate us. Below is our response to Kary Moss's
opinion letter
that was published yesterday.
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ACLU: Advocacy Trumps Civil Liberties
Written by Charlie
Tuesday, 18 December 2011
You know, one could respect the ACLU a little bit if its actions were consistent with its name. Although its defense of unrestricted possession of pornography and its support of demonstrations of free speech for Nazis have triggered outrage and anger across the nation, one could at least see the ACLU as being true to its mission.
However, there is a steady stream of items and events that show the ACLU abandoning its "calling".
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A Smoking Gun to Expose the ACLU & the Abortion Industry
Written by Charlie
Monday, 26 November 2011
Dear Friends & Supporters:
While it is the mission of this website and the Coalition to expose the ACLU for what it is and to root them out of the American way of life, once in a great while we will put something up on this site that we believe could radically change our cultural landscape for the better, even if it doesn't directly deal with the ACLU. This is one of those occasions.
But though this doesn't directly affect the ACLU, you can help make it happen. This is a charity event to support the widows of our soldiers lost in recent combat abroad. So even if you are not the best omaha player in the world, participate as all winnings will go to a good cause.
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Citi Ventures Invests in Platfora to Solve Corporate Big Data Challenges
Citi Ventures has invested in Platfora, one of several fast-growing Silicon Valley companies that are helping corporate customers make better use of their data by taking advantage of the Big Data storage software Hadoop.
Citi Chief Innovation Officer Deborah Hopkins mentioned the investment Tuesday morning at a corporate venture investing conference in Newport Beach, Calif., where she and Andreessen Horowitz Partner Jamie McGurk were on stage discussing corporate innovation.
Andreessen Horowitz was the first investor in Platfora, which has raised more than $27 million so far and is in the process of raising another funding round. Platfora declined to discuss the details of the new round, but confirmed that Citi is "a valued participant."
Hadoop, which was developed as an open source project at Yahoo from a paper published by Google, is cheap and holds enormous amounts of data, but it's also been notoriously difficult to use. Platfora is working on making Hadoop available to ordinary business users.
Ms. Hopkins, who leads Citi Ventures from Palo Alto, Calif., said Citi passed on a previous opportunity to invest in Platfora because "we like more of a product before we go in."
However, thanks to a close relationship with Andreessen Horowitz, which holds quarterly conference calls with Citi Ventures to exchange information on investments and potential investments, Citi was able to stay engaged with Platfora and didn't miss out on the next round.
"It worked out great," Ms. Hopkins said on stage Tuesday.
"We knew it made sense for you and stayed engaged," Mr. McGurk of Andreessen Horowitz said.
In a profile published last year, Platfora Chief Executive Ben Werther told Venture Capital Dispatch that his goal with Platfora is to eliminate old, cumbersome and expensive data warehouses, which require employees who want to query their data to take their questions to the IT staff, which may need weeks or months to retrieve the answers.
Even then, the answers may be incomplete, and they're most certainly out of date.
"Most companies in the U.S. and globally are nowhere near being creative with data. Big data is a buzzword only," Mr. Werther said at the time.
One of Mr. McGurk's roles at Andreessen Horowitz is to cultivate corporate investors, helping the firm's portfolio companies develop relationships and raise new rounds. The firm now has an enterprise briefing center "to expose corporates to our companies," Mr. McGurk said.
Citi Ventures, meanwhile, has created an innovation network so it can better coordinate the work of Citi's R&D labs around the world. Technology from Citi Ventures' investments is often deployed at Citi.
Other investors in Platfora include Battery Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures and In-Q-Tel, the venture arm of U.S. intelligence agencies.
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Strong iPhone Sales Fail to Reverse Decline in Profit, Amid Industry Slowdown
Apple Inc. proved Tuesday there is still demand for its venerable iPhone in the face of stiff competition, though it is running into trouble convincing consumers to buy its other gadgets.
Apple and its rivals have faced increasing concern that the consumer electronics industry's boom over the past few years has started to slow. That phenomenon was evident in Apple's latest quarter, when it sold 20% more iPhones than a year earlier, but more customers opted for cheaper models....


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1-Cent Sales Tax Proposed for Mo. Transportation
JEFFERSON CITY - The chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is suggesting a 1-cent sales tax for 10 years that would be dedicated for transportation.
Commission chairman Rudy Farber says the tax - which would require voter approval - would generate an estimated $7.9 billion over 10 years. The revenue would be spread among the state, counties and cities.
Farber discussed the plan Thursday at a transportation conference sponsored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The proposal would call for funding to widen Interstate 70 between Independence and Wentzville.
Concern about funding for Missouri's transportation system has been growing. Transportation officials say construction money declined from $1.2 billion to less than $700 million during the past year.


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Here's some free Award Nominated Short Fiction!!!
Short Fiction:
A Siege of Cranes - Benjamin Rosenbaum
The Way He Does It - Jeffrey Ford
Pol Pot's Beautiful Daughter (Fantasy) - Geoff Ryman
If anyone has links to M. Rickert's "Journey Into the Kingdom" and / or Christopher Rowe's "Another Word for Map is Faith" (great title, by the way!) I would greatly appreciate it.
I haven't taken the time to look for the Novellas online so I can read more than Botch Town and potentially Map of Dreams depending on my mood to grab the book from the library, but let me simply say that I have hopes...
Meanwhile, I'll read the Rosenbaum tomorrow and give some impresssions.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Freely Available World Fantasy Award Nominees
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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Part 1: Wow.... How do I say thank you?
So, I have been out of town on a business trip and my wife picks me up at the airport with this in the back of the truck. It was an early Christmas gift….. As I first saw it… Can you guess what it is? Thank god for this orange lift cart I was able to borrow!!! The assembled Powermatic 3520b is nearly 650lb's!! A thing of beauty… My wife that is, not this silly lathe! I'm not that stupid…. :)


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Hello all,
For those unaware, construction on a new multi use trail has started. They started Monday in Whitneyville. The new trail will replace the old rail road track from Ellsworth all the way to Calais. 85 or so miles I believe. The surface is to be fixed w/ new bridges and culverts. It is to be used for hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, snowshoeing, ATVs and snowmoblies. I hope the ATVs and snowsleds have a speed limit and there is a way to enforce it. It is very hard to jump out of the way of a sled going 70 mph while wearing snow shoes.
The price of the construction will be almost completely paid by the scrap from the rails. They hope to be completed construction by fall 2009 although some parts of the trail will open sooner. I have always loved hiking along the old tracks. They lead to some really great places.
The trail will be managed by the Sunrise Trail Coalition. http://www.hcpcme.org/transportation/sunrise/
THE BEST PART: I have been in contact with the President of the Coalition (Sally Jacobs) about geocaching. She advised that they are very much on board with geocaching and welcome it!!!! Only have to keep in mind the state owned trail will be only be 66 feet wide in most places. Go out more than 33 feet from the center and you could be on private property. Not much room, but if you find the right spot it is possible. I also think it goes with out saying that I will wait until construction is complete and that section of the trail is open before I place any caches. I do have a spot or two picked out.
With no chance of the train coming back, this is the next best thing. Hope to see you on the Trail........


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The following is a re-blog and re-edited version of an old poem I found:
The Truth is as a pearl,
polished and genuine,
Gleaming in the waters still.
Deep beneath where the —
Light dances and shimmies on the water's surface.
It is something taken for granted, something I gave up.
It's became this hole inside my heart burning, seething,
Twisted and warped beyond recognition.
An evil formed out of something so pure.
A repulsive ugliness which strangles me.
I want to give you that pearl let it gleam in the sun;
Let it adorn a jeweled neck, a sign of hope on a beauties breast.
But I lied and I took our security away,
I lashed myself tight to seaweed, strands of purple haze, watery worries —
They will be my grave, they will make you despise me.
For I am broken soul now and I cannot turn around.
I am set in my ways, though I wail and turn wane.
You are the light of a pearl, the soft flick of ashes, your lashes —
The soot of my pain, as I lie to you again.
The scent of those ashes, that burning acrid smell;
Reminds me of churches, of a place purer than pearls.
Where the air is so still I can hear my breath wrack,
Hear my heart beat, find forgiveness relief.
As I cry in my soul, it's forgiven but torn.
While you pray to nothing, it separates us more.
I speak of a heart beat between you and me,
A quiet place we rest, but you make me cry in pain.
Wound me, complete me, and I bite my tongue
As my wry wit replies, to the pain on my peaches and cream,
The bruises the aches in my legs, to find no peace.
In that, there is nothing but the trapping of my lies,
The seaweed grief come to strangle my reprieve.
A word of love, taken back, a thought, perhaps, I care little.
But when I am skin to skin and feel,
As close as to anyone that I've ever been,
When I would give to you what I'd give to no one else,
You turn your back, you leash me, stop my attempts to train,
So I swirl in and out of this complicated romance, the jumper in the whirlpool.
The one plashless, hopeless because she cannot take back time,
Thinks you and the pearl that glimmers in her eye, would have never been,
Had she not minced words and told you:
"I feel nothing — leave me be;
I enjoy the closeness but you are no shiny pearl of truth."
I see the future unravel, unruly, uninvited coming near,
Ending because you refuse to believe,
In the significance of ashes and churches.
Because I refuse to live in the world,
The woman with a pearl around her neck.
It's chocking me, the truth, it slides,
A warm gold chain that clasps the pearl in place,
Tightens the pearl around me neck,
Until lost breath is imminent.
When will I say them, those impending words?
When will I say it I cannot trust you,
I cannot tell the truth,
You choose to do works when faith is needed.
You hurt me, and care little to understand me,
My lips seal the words, close them in a box, turn the key;
Pandora's box ready to unleash this pearl of wisdom,
Perhaps, wise words, but there are no wise-men here.
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