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I'm in a good mood on Friday. I can't believe the 2 weeks I've had, a great night with a total athletic stud and a three day fling with a cutie. I've exorcized Jay and Peter and I'm feeling great. I'm looking forward to moving home over the weekend.
I head into my afternoon lab still in a very sunny mood. I forget myself entirely and kiss Peter hello. He laughs and gives me a quick hug.
We get through our set work quickly and use the rest of the time to work on our semester project. I'm happy we are still working together and that he isn't being a bitch about it.
"Can we go somewhere and talk after this?" Peter asks.
"Sure. Want to get dinner somewhere?" I say.
"How about your place." Peter says.
"Not very neutral ground." I say.
"We need privacy and we can't do it at home as Jay would be annoyed." Peter says.
"Okay. I'm moving home again this weekend. You can help me. Does my room look good?" I ask.
"I'd love to help and your room looks really cool. It doesn't feel like our room any more. I put the furniture back for you and opened the windows every day." Peter says.
"You're taking care of me." I say.
"Yeah I am." Peter says and squeezes my hand.
We drive to my temporary home and I show Peter round. We sit at the small table.
"I know I missed my chance to listen to you before. I know I should have heard you when you told me you were unhappy and I'm really sorry. You don't owe me another chance, I get that. Don't worry I won't pressurize you tonight. I need to understand what went wrong. I thought opening up to Jay would be good for you, I thought I would be less jealous about the bit of your love you hadn't given me.
Where did it go wrong baby?" Peter asks.
"Are you and Jay still together?" I ask.
"Yeah, I don't know if it will work though." Peter says.
"It won't, he's not into you at all." I say.
"Has he said something?" Peter asks.
"No but I've figured it all out and I'm certain I know what happened." I say.
"So tell me." Peter pleads.
"When Jay and I were together the first time he was always testing me, and I was always failing. He would say we're not a couple when he really meant, I want Alexander to tell the world we're a couple. He has a real knight in shining armour thing. When I declared how much you meant to me at the talk the other week I was basically fulfilling his fantasy, except I did it to you and not him and that is why he lost it." I say.
"He really did lose it, he wasn't sick he threw a total tantrum." Peter says looking embarrassed.
"Nice that you lied to me again." I say rolling my eyes.
"Sorry." Peter says.
"Anyway, he has told me he was in the trio for me and not for you. But even after that he continued to choose you in bed and barely spent any time with me. He was testing me again, playing games, he wanted me to burst in on you guys and pull you off him and take him for myself. But it backfired because I didn't get jealous of him choosing you, I was jealous of you choosing him." I say.
"Oh baby. I was only ever with him to make you happy." Peter says.
"The thing is Peter that isn't true. You brought Jay in because you thought it was a good way to pressure me into exploring your kinks with you. You thought I owed you and that doing scenes with you was reasonable payback. If you'd run your plan by me it would have been one thing but you didn't, you sprang it on me and made me feel even worse, even more inadequate." I say.
"You shouldn't feel inadequate it was great, really great. You left me satisfied for over a week. Jay was climbing the walls." Peter says.
"And what did you do about that?" I ask curious and jealous.
"By Wednesday his complaining got too much so I blew him." Peter says laughing.
"Wednesday, so 5 days? 5 days without and you felt you owed him?" I ask really, really mad now.
"Yeah. I am his boyfriend." Peter says confused.
"And what was I?" I say.
"What do you mean?" Peter asks.
"Was I not your boyfriend too?" I ask.
"Of course you were." Peter says still confused.
"But Jay is a lot more important to you? You find him sexier?" I ask.
"No, of course not. Stop playing games what the fuck are you on about?" Peter snaps.
"5 days and you help Jay out. But you leave me 5 weeks like it's nothing. Tell me I'm unattractive when I complain. Expect me to service the two of you but never reciprocate." I shout through my tears.
Peter just stares at me.
"That is why I ended it. Not Jays game playing, not your demands. I did not want to be in a chaste relationship. I want to be loved and show my love physically, that is a deal breaker for me. But you two didn't care at all. Too wrapped up in each other to notice, turned on by my begging and frustration. You both tell me it's me you love, yet neither of you kissed me below the neck nor touched me below the waist the whole relationship." I say coldly, finding my calm, finally getting the message across.
"That isn't true. That can't be true." Peter says quietly.
"It is true. I was begging you all the time, telling you how much I missed you and you'd always just turn and be with Jay, rubbing it in my face, breaking my heart every day." I say quietly, trying to keep a handle on things.
"I don't understand how that happened. I thought you and Jay were having sex. I was giving you space to do that." Peter says.
"Jay and I did nothing. I told you over and over I wanted it to be just us again but you always blew me off." I say.
"I never believed you. I was so wrapped up in the idea that Jay would make you happier. I couldn't see just how upset you were not until near the end. I thought things were getting better after I got sick. What can I do to make it better? Can we make up for lost time? I love you so much and I will do anything to make you happy. Anything. I need to make this right. Please Alexander, please let me show you how much I love you. Let me worship you all night. Please." Peter says standing behind me rubbing my shoulders.
I'm trying so hard to stay strong. I love him. I ache for him. Will one night hurt?
I stand up and turn into his arms. We hold each other.
"I'm so sorry baby. I knew I was getting it wrong. I knew I was losing you. I knew I wasn't hearing you. I just couldn't work out how to stop it happening. I just, fuck, I don't know." Peter says tearfully.
"Can we take a break? This is too much, I don't know, I wasn't expecting you to be like this. Let's go and have dinner. I'm hungry. I need to get out of here. I need air." I say.
"Okay. Let me wash up. Baby, I'm a fucking bastard. A blind, deaf shithead." Peter says and heads for the bathroom.
I quickly wash my face in the kitchen and change into a clean shirt.
Peter drives, he still has car keys. I think I'll always think of this as our car, maybe I should trade it in. I love it though.
"If you're out of work after graduation you can become my chauffeur." I joke.
"I already am. I've hated seeing you driving in to school without me." Peter says.
He drives us to a pretty fancy seafood place, he is trying to make me happy.
"Wow, this is a nice place." I say.
"I always planned to bring you here for your birthday or an anniversary or something." Peter says.
"You made romantic plans?" I ask.
Peter smiles and hops out to open my door. He takes my hand and leads me in. I let him, it's nice and I'm curious to see where things go.
"We have to have oysters." Peter says.
"You believe they are an aphrodisiac and want to get me horny?" I ask.
"No, I heard they are good here." Peter says grinning like crazy and blushing a little.
"Let's go all out and have the seafood tower, the one with lobster." I say.
"For you anything. Do you want anything else?" Peter asks.
"Do they have a bread basket or something?" I ask.
"No bread. We can ask, or just get fries." Peter says.
"Fries are good. It is Friday." I say.
"I love it when you're decisive about food. After your issues I get so excited when you say you're hungry." Peter says.
"You took great care of me but that doesn't buy you a pass forever. You've had so much forgiveness already." I say.
"I know. I wasn't trying to guilt you. I was just saying what I felt. I want you to know when you're making me happy. I don't want you to ever feel you're not good enough." Peter says.
"It's really busy. How did we get a table?" I ask.
"I booked when in the bathroom. I shamelessly namedropped you." Peter says grinning.
"I can't believe I'm worth a Friday night table. Especially as we can't drink." I say.
"Just run with it. It's not like you do it often." Peter says.
"I'm not complaining. I'm glad you did it. This place is nice." I say.
The waitress takes our order.
"Does your boyfriend know we're on a fancy date?" I ask.
"No. Let's not talk about Jay. It feels wrong." Peter says.
"How come he didn't go with you to your parents?" I ask.
"It was last minute thing. He had homework and I didn't want him to meet them like that. I haven't told them that we broke up yet." Peter says.
"How did it go? Is your Dad okay with you now?" I ask.
"I went to dinner at Aarons'. It was excruciating. I stupidly mentioned about Robbie and Dan moving out and Dad latched on to the idea Aaron could move in. My Mom was shaking, she doesn't want me living anywhere near him. I said you already had someone to save myself a hundred rounds of no, why not." Peter says.
"I'm proud of you." I say.
"Thanks. My Mom finally let Dad have it after dinner at home, saying what misery Aaron had caused her and how much nicer I was without him. Anyway Aaron's Dad is insisting on the dorms so he can limit the money Aaron needs. And my Dad has finally apologized to me and Mom, my allowance is restored, not that I need it. We're all good again. I'll never know what got into him." Peter says.
"That is a relief. I hope you Mom is okay, sounds like she's been having a hard time. I'll call her this weekend." I say.
"Thanks, she'd really like that." Peter says.
Our food arrives and it's awesome, tasty and fresh. I stuff myself stupid. Peter is a lot more cautious.
"Are you not hungry?" I ask.
"Not really. I like watching you though." Peter says.
I'm about to ask Peter whats up when Paul walks in with a very pretty girl on his arm. I give him a smile and he waves.
"Who is that?" Peter asks.
"Paul who I was tutoring." I say.
"He's hot." Peter says.
"You should see him naked." I say without thinking.
"You fucked a straight guy?" Peter asks.
"He's Bi, and he's single. Or he was last week." I say.
"You didn't waste time." Peter says.
"Fuck off. It's not any of your business who I'm with." I say grumpily.
Paul pops over as his date heads to the bathroom.
I stand up and we kiss on the cheek.
"I guess this is why I've not heard from you." Paul says indicating Peter.
"We're just having a post breakup chat. It's not a date, unlike you." I say.
"Yeah second date. She's hot but not to interesting. We should hook up this week sometime. Call me." Paul said and heads back to his table.
I sit down grinning.
"Sorry. That was a bit insensitive." I say but I don't mean it.
"I am delusional if I think you won't have hook-ups now you're single. I just thought you had trust issues." Peter says.
"I got over it. If shit happens it happens. If I lose my career, so what. I'll start a new one." I say.
"Wow. I love the new you." Peter says.
"Love isn't the issue with you." I say.
"I know. I'm sorry. I want to spoil you. I want to do everything you want. You are everything to me. I mean it this time. I will do anything to get you back." Peter says.
"Peter. I love you, very much but no. I'm done, I'm moving on. I'm sorry, maybe you feel lead on tonight but honestly you should be concentrating on the relationship you have." I say.
I can't look at him. I ask for the bill.
"Shall I drop you home? Or at school to get your bike?" I ask.
"Can we not talk some more? Please." Peter says.
"What is left to say? You want to get back together. I don't." I say.
"Please baby. Just a little while longer. Give me one more go." Peter says.
I nod.
We don't talk on the way back, it isn't uncomfortable, I think we're both gathering strength.
"Do you want a drink? I only have champagne, not appropriate but nice." I say.
"You love bubbles." Peter says.
"Yeah. Did you see the spa tub?" I ask.
"You never use the one at home." Peter says.
"Maybe I will now. Though I'm always avoiding someone on the middle floor, first Eric now you and Jay. Are you in your original room or have you swapped with Brian?" I ask.
"I'm in my room. Let's have champagne and use the tub." Peter says pushing his luck.
"You think bubbles will help you talk?" I ask.
"I just want to see you naked." Peter grins.
"We should get a hot tub." I say "I originally planned to but then changed my mind as it seemed hassle keeping the chemicals right."
"I'd love it." Peter says and pulls me into a hug.
I know we'll end up in bed tonight. I'm just not going to make it easy for him. I hate game playing post-Jay but Peter has to work for this.
"Come on you're better at popping corks than me. Get me my bubbles." I say cheekily.
Peter jumps to it. He's relaxed now, himself. I love it and he knows it, I see him smiling to himself.
We sit at the table drinking.
"Are you going to stick with Jay if you don't win me back?" I ask.
"I don't know. If you are right and he's not into me then I doubt I'll have much choice." Peter says.
"So you're not going to end it?" I ask.
"Maybe. I've not thought about it properly yet, I've been trying to just cope day to day without you. Its easier with him than alone." Peter says.
"Really? You seemed to have it together in class last week." I say.
"Oh come on. I couldn't talk to you other than a squeaked hello. I practically sat in your lap to try and get a reaction from you." Peter says looking embarrassed.
"So what else do you want to tell me?" I ask taking a big drink.
Peter refills my glass.
"If I hadn't got sick and we'd had the date we wanted that Friday would we still be together?" Peter asks.
"Not if you'd gone straight back to ignoring me, but I might have given it an extra week." I say.
"When did you decide to end it?" Peter asks.
"Two weeks in I just gave up. We'd been fighting, you'd stood me up, I told myself I'd give it 3 weeks until our weekend alone but really that was only to keep my promise to you. I was happy you were letting me in to your world fully. But I knew that I couldn't stay in the trio." I explain.
"If I had said yes to going back to just us when you asked during that time would you have?" Peter asks.
"Yes. I was desperate for you to agree. After you told me how much you hated my whining I tried to hold back, I hid my feelings as much as I could but whenever I couldn't hold them in and I begged to go back to us I just needed you to say yes. Even in that last weekend, when I already had this place booked I'd have done it. That last time I asked, hurt so much when you dismissed me." I say feeling shit, reliving the painful moments.
"So it's all my fault?" Peter asks sadly.
"No it was all of us. None of us thought it through. I was the only one to bring up rules and we never worked them out fully. If we had Jay wouldn't have had so much control. If you'd listened to me. If I'd communicated better. If Jay hadn't been playing games. Maybe it would have worked. Ultimately you were the only one who wanted it to work and even then it wasn't because you actually wanted to be in the relationship." I say.
"I get it. And now? It's too late for me to pick you?" Peter asks.
"Yeah. I'm mentally ahead of you on this breakup. I've had a lot of time to process it. I don't like who I became and some of that is your fault. You both treated me really badly and I'm not letting you off from that." I say.
"You're not Jay. You're not a grand gesture kind of guy. I'm going to have to be smarter right? Win back your trust. Treat you like you deserve and you might consider me again?" Peter asks.
"That sounds amazing but you shouldn't waste your time. Anyway don't you think you deserve someone who fully completes you? Someone who loves and supports you and shares your kinks? Don't you think finding that person would be the best thing for you?" I ask.
"That won't happen." Peter says.
"Why not? I deserve someone who loves me for me, who accepts my career, who enjoys the same kind of sex. I'm hopeful. We're 19 we have a lifetime to look. There's no rush to settle down." I say.
"I loved being settled with you. I never thought I'd be able to manage long distance but it was easy for you. I fucked up with Jay but you trusted me enough to forgive me. Can we really not come back from this? We have been through so much, are you really throwing it all away?" Peter asks, so seriously.
"Yes. I didn't like me the last few weeks and I didn't like you either. Since the end of last semester we've been struggling. I don't want to struggle anymore." I say.
"Okay. But we are friends. We're going to stay the best of friends." Peter says.
"I would really, really like that." I say and move round to give him a hug and kiss.
"Looks like we have about a glass each left. Let's go drink it in the spa, a friendly bath." Peter says.
"Okay." I say.
"Really? Shit I was just pushing my luck." Peter says.
"Buttons pushed." I say.
We share a long deep kiss.
"Last time we were friends there were lots of benefits." Peter says.
I kiss him and grin.
I set the tub running, Peter follows me into the bathroom and starts to strip off. I do the same.
"Nice underwear." I say.
"Thanks, my ex got them for me. Left several new pairs in my drawer as a surprise. I really, really like them." Peter says and hugs me close, running his hands over my ass which is covered in the same silky boxer briefs.
"They look really good on you too. And feel so soft. I have another pair that got ruined. I use them as a cumrag." Peter says continually rubbing my ass and then cock through the soft fabric.
"That feels really nice." I say pushing my hands down the back of his.
"You like my ass?" Peter asks.
"You know it." I say and pull his undies down letting his cock bounce free.
I turn and take mine off bending over provocatively.
"I love your ass." Peter says and growls at me.
We get into the tub together and set the jets off full force. I've enjoyed having the tub to myself for the 2 weeks but know sharing will be way better. We sit opposite each other and enjoy the feel of the water and the massage effect. Our cocks are both stiff and being bounced around by the water.
Peter extends his toes to rub my balls, I smile and take a drink. We don't talk, just occasionally touch each other and stare taking in each other's bodies. Our glasses are quickly empty. I'm a little buzzed and full of lust.
"Come over here." I say.
Peter shuffles round next to me, I put my legs across his lap and he leans in to kiss me.
"Are you sure." I say.
"Fuck baby don't question this. Just enjoy." Peter says gently as he covers my face in kisses.
He pulls me properly onto his lap, the water bubbling around us and we're lost in each other's lips. His hand moves between my legs and he fondles my balls, running them between his fingers. I can't help but groan.
"That good baby?" Peter says and I moan in appreciation.
I'm playing with Peter's chest pinching his nipples and getting reacquainted with every curve. Suddenly he grabs my arms and puts them round his neck and lifts me up out the water.
"Put me down. You cannot climb out holding me." I say.
But he does, his long legs are very useful. He carries me through to the bed and drops me on it, kissing me swiftly before heading back to switch off the tub and grab towels.
"My bed is soaked." I say.
"It was going to get all sweaty anyway." Peter says throwing a towel at me.
We dry off and he pushes me back on the bed.
We just can't stop kissing. We take it in turns being on top. I love it when he settles his full weight on me, his cock pressing hard against me. He lifts himself up and starts to grind against me, cock on cock.
"You like this baby?" Peter breathes sexily.
"You know I love it." I moan.
I reach for some lube and Peter spreads it around. He keeps grinding away, kissing me, telling me he loves me. It is perfect. Just what I need from him. I wrap my legs around him and pull him close.
"I'm close baby." Peter whispers.
"Me too." I say.
We roll onto our sides face to face and Peter jerks us together until we can't hold on.
We stop kissing to watch our loads shoot. It is so hot.
"I love you so much baby." Peter says.
"Good." I say kissing his cheek.
I grab one of the wet towels to clean us off.
"That was like when we first added benefits." I say.
"I know. I loved that day, you were so forward and sexy. When you sat on your bed and watched me stroke, getting hard, then you joined me in bed it was amazing." Peter says.
"You can't drive you've had too much to drink. Shall I call you a cab?" I ask.
"Throwing me out already?" Peter asks, laughing he's not offended.
"You've a boyfriend at home. He's probably worried. Or loving the drama. Both probably." I say.
"Don't be mean. I messaged him I'd be late. Tomorrow is late. I'm staying. You want me to stay, that's why you offered me a drink." Peter says and we snuggle.
"I do want you to stay." I say.
"You must have been lonely in this bed alone for 2 weeks." Peter says.
"Who said I was alone?" I say.
"Did Paul stay? I thought that was just a hookup." Peter says.
"No Paul hasn't been here, I uh had a rebound fling for a few days." I say.
"Wow. I'm surprised." Peter says.
"Why? I usually hookup when I'm single. You know that. I've just had a horrid dry patch while in a relationship no need to go without now I'm single." I say.
"You're really not worried about people selling stories?" Peter asks.
"I just don't care anymore. Fed up of being so fucking cautious. I just want to live." I say.
"That sounds good baby." Peter says.
We kiss and kiss and kiss.
In the morning I wake to my cock in Peter's mouth.
I ruffle his hair.
"Give me your ass." I say.
He looks up and me, oh it is so hot when he does that, then shakes his head and carries on.
I am not going to complain. He owes me.
I continue to rub my chest and his hair and enjoy every sensation he is giving me.
"You are being a very nice to me. Fuck that's good." I moan.
He sucks on my balls in turn and I float off into another world. I hold his head and buck into his throat for a moment then set him free to finish the job.
He takes my load then wriggles up to kiss me. I stroke his hard dick and he's soon spilling all over me.
"What a mess." I say and giggle.
"Shower time." Peter says and pulls me out of bed.
He's so affectionate and loving in the shower, washing me and kissing me. If only he'd given me this attention a few weeks ago.
"We have to hurry, I need to check out by 11." I say when we're drying off.
"Okay, you look to be packed." Peter says.
"Yeah mostly." I reply.
We sort things out and load up the car quickly. Peter drives again.
"I'm not telling Jay I was out all night. I'm telling him I was in late and slept on the sofa and left early to help you. I'm not asking you to lie for me I'm just telling you my story." Peter says.
"So you're not ending it then?" I ask.
"Not like this. I need to think properly." Peter says.
I'm a little jealous and a little relieved. As long as Peter stays with Jay there is no pressure for us to redefine anything. I don't want to be his bit on the side but the occasional good time is good with me. I think I can cope with it. Especially if I make sure I'm seeing other guys too.
Peter helps me unpack and we have one last big kiss.
"I really enjoyed last night. Thank-you for a great time. Can't believe we had our best ever date after we broke up." I say.
"I had a great time too. You were great company. Really great." Peter says kissing my cheek and heading back to his boyfriend.


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A project development statement warns that that the new hotel may encourage "further investment in commercial activities", which could result in "pressures on existing uses, which could be residential, to be elbowed out of the area".
The proposed 40-storey hotel in Tigné could trigger even more commercial development in the area which would ultimately push existing residents out of Tigné, a project development statement (PDS) prepared by the GAP Holding's consultants ERSLI warns.
The document warns that that the new hotel may encourage "further investment in commercial activities", which could result in "pressures on existing uses, which could be residential, to be elbowed out of the area".
The hotel itself was conceived in response to the increase in investment in the Sliema and Tigné commercial centres, between which it will be located.
According to the document the intensification of commercial development in the area depends on a number of factors, including the performance of the local economy, the balance between supply and demand for commercial property, the price of property and the impacts on the quality of life of the 'locals' by concentrations of commercial and recreational activity and construction works in the vicinity of their residences and neighbourhoods.
The proposed hotel is bound to attract potential investors interested in exploiting the new opportunities which it may engender.
With regard to the need for holistic planning, the PDS throws the ball back to MEPA, noting that "normally, changes in the 'footprints' of specific urban zones are controlled through the planning system and environmental regulations."
But so far each project proposed in Tigné is being assessed in isolation and the cumulative impacts are not being assessed.
Traffic impact
So far studies have only assessed the traffic and air quality impacts of each proposed project separately.
Apart from the Fort Cambridge hotel, MEPA is presently considering a 38-storey tower near Villa Drago.
While the Tigné hotel is projected to generate an extra 1,500 trips a day, the 38-storey tower will create an extra 3,503 daily trips. This adds up to around 5,000 daily additional trips.
Air quality studies for the town square project predicted the impact on pedestrians at Gnien George Bonello Dupuis as "negligible" for PM10 (particulate matter) and "slight" for nitrogen dioxide, while sensitive receptors on the Qui Si Sana seafront was deemed to be slight for PM10 to moderate for nitrogen dioxide. But this fails to account for the additional cars generated by other new projects in the area.
Both projects will result in a substantial number of heavy-vehicle trips in order to transport demolition and excavation wastes away from the respective sites.
It is estimated that 1,700 trips would be required daily to transport construction material from and to the Fort Cambridge site.
According to the consultants of the Fort Cambridge project the impact of the traffic generated by the proposed hotel depends on the number of clients who make use of cars for their needs and the times of the day when inbound and outbound trips are generated.
Conference facilities would generate traffic during peak times, especially in cases where participants sleep in other hotels.
Studies show that the proposed hotel will generate 1,000 additional car trips over and above the traffic which would have been generated if the site was developed for offices as originally foreseen.
To mitigate this impact on traffic the consultants call on the developers to formulate a green transport plan, which for example could involve the offering of incentives for employees to make use of public transport or to invest in cars using gas fuelled engines or electricity powered ones, or hybrids.
From offices to hotel
The outline permit approved in 2007 provided for 5,600m2 of office space.
The proposal to change the allocated land use was made because the development of the Sliema and Tigné Point centres indicated that a hotel for upmarket business travellers had the potential to succeed.
Originally the development in the former barracks that had recently housed the Holiday Inn in Sliema was limited to four floors by a development brief approved by MEPA in 2006.
The height limitation in the Tigné area was introduced "in order to conserve the ex-military barracks building", the brief reads.
According to the approved brief, the existing ex-military barracks building "is to be retained due to its historical and architectural importance", but internal alterations are allowed.
"This building will act as a buffer between new higher development on the site and the surrounding residential blocks. No additional floors are to be allowed over this landmark building," according to the brief.
But the PDS makes reference to two new policies approved in the past two years; one identifying Tigné as an area for high rise development and one allowing stand alone hotels to add any number of additional storeys.
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority is also claiming that a policy on hotel heights approved in 2014 has superseded the 2006 development brief for Tigné's Fort Cambridge, which banned any additional storeys on the historical building.
There is an apparent snag: the new policy on hotel heights does not apply to development on "scheduled sites" like historical buildings, such as the former military barracks.
But the former barracks is not a scheduled building. A MEPA spokesperson recently confirmed that the site "has been proposed by MEPA for grade 2 protection", which would not allow the application of the new hotel heights policy.
But no final decision has been taken about the grade 2 scheduling.
Impact on landscape
A project development statement (PDS) recognises that the 40-storey hotel proposed on the Fort Cambridge barracks proposed by GAP will have a significant impact on the surrounding landscape.
"In the end, the building is intended to constitute a strong statement as is clearly shown in the montages. For this reason, one should expect the proposal to be the subject of public debate."
Photomontages show a dramatic impact on views from Valletta, Manoel Island, Bighi and from the university.
The photomontages do not take into account a nearby tower proposed by the Gasan group near Villa Drago, which is set to rise to 38 storeys.
According to the authors of the PDS (ERSLI consultants) the "arguments for and against buildings of this type are well rehearsed by now, and the public consultation process concerning this project is not expected to produce new arguments regarding its impact on the landscape and visual amenity".
Of particular significance is the view from Bighi, which shows the new tower dominating the Valletta skyview. Since Valletta is recognised as a world heritage site, views towards it are also protected by UNESCO rules.
Din l-Art Helwa has expressed concern that the new hotel would undermine Valletta's status as a world heritage site.
Din l-Art Helwa warned that the view of the city, which earned it its World Heritage status, "will be compromised for the sake of a building which we can very well do without."
For DLH the proposal is totally unsuited to the tiny size of Malta.
"Its overpowering, dominating presence will be difficult to escape, and will be a constant obstacle to the people of Madliena, St Andrews, Sliema, Kappara, Gzira, Msida, Ta' Xbiex, Senglea, Birgu, Cospicua, Kalkara, Mdina, and Rabat" DLH said.


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Well, it's over. The Galactica has been destroyed. Starbuck has walked off in to the sunset. Lee Adama (Apollo) is probably setting back with a good beer right now. Still, now that it's over I'm disappointed. Sure, Battlestar Galactica was a great series, with drama and plot elements that you don't often see on television. Despite all that, I think that they blew their last episode.
Now, if you have already seen it, than stay. If not, well I won't give away any major spoilers.
It was my opinion that the finale "Daybreak" was a failure. It didn't in any way live up to the Miniseries or the first season. By now, you probably know that they embarked on a suicide mission to rescue Hera from the Cylon colony orbiting the black hole. Despite the fact that the Galactica was already being held together by duct tape, they still survived a royal ass beating from the colonies defenses, a collision, and somehow one final jump with the Galactica not flying apart. It was a very brute force fight, very Hollywood without their usual innovative strategies. I truly expected that the Galactica should have died at the colony, and most likely it would have. I also felt that they also should have had much more political backlash, I mean with the admiral and certainly the XO literally being in bed with the Cylons. They only nuked the Twelve Colonies four years ago, so I find it hard to believe that the survivors would not have been more than happy to shove a knife in their backs when they boarded Galactica. Where were the followers of Gaeta? After all, you kill a patriot and you make him a martyr. Finally, I felt that when they colonized Earth it was just too easy. Why did they have no problems establishing agriculture and cities, which takes time and effort? By all rights they would probably fight over their remaining food stocks until they had a steady harvest. With the Galactica now obsolete, some may have given the admiral the finger and formed splinter groups.
Anyway, it was a happy ending. Very unbelievable, and even more absurd if you consider what a fragmented colony remained of the survivors.


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Cancer survival tied to protein levels
Researchers from KTH have used a big data medical study to identify genes that could help doctors predict a cancer patient's prognosis.
Led by KTH Professor Mathias Uhlén , a team from the Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) hope to open a new path to personalized cancer treatment with today's publication of the Human Pathology Atlas, which applies big data analysis to all genes in human cancer.
The release of the Human Pathology Atlas was accompanied by an August 18 article in Science , which reports that a large fraction of the human proteins is presented at different levels in cancers - and in many cases - have an impact on overall patient survival.
"These differences reinforce the need for personalized medicine in cancer treatment", says Uhlén, who is Director of the Human Protein Atlas consortium and leader of the Human Pathology Atlas effort, as well as a Professor of Microbiology in the .
The Human Pathology Atlas was created as part of the Human Protein Atlas project to explore the role of cancer protein-coding genes in determining survival. Using metadata from 8,000 patients, as well as 2.5 petabytes of open source data, the researchers were able to generate gene expression models for individual patients, identifying key genes involved in tumor growth.
The researchers made a systems-based analysis of the transcriptome and corresponding proteins in 17 different types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, kidney, breast, pancreas and skin. The analysis, which resulted in 900,000 individual survival plots, required 200,000 core hours in supercomputing time.
The analysis identified candidate prognostic genes associated with clinical outcome for each tumor type. And while no single general prognostic gene could apply to all 17 forms of the disease that were examined, the researchers reported that shorter patient survival was associated with increased cell signaling activity, or up-regulation, among genes involved in cell growth. This pattern also involved down-regulation of genes involved in cellular differentiation.
"This study differs from earlier cancer investigations, since it is not focused on the mutations in cancers, but the downstream effects of such mutations across all protein-coding genes," Uhlén says.
Uhlén says the study shows the power of big data mining to transform medical research. "It also highlights the advantage of open access policies in science in which researchers share data with each other to allow integration of huge amounts of data from different sources," he says.
The work relies heavily on the supercomputing power available to the Human Protein Atlas consortium, through SciLifeLab . Adil Mardinolgu , a SciLifeLab fellow and KTH researcher who led the project's systems biology effort, says these resources can help transform cancer treatment. "We are now in possession of incredibly powerful systems biology tools for medical research – allowing for the first time genome-wide analysis of individual patients with regard to the consequence of their expression profiles for clinical survival."
The study was financed by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation .
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Sabrina Perry is passionate about bringing more diversity and inclusion to the tech world and firmly believes in ChickTech's mission. Professionally, she's interested in human-computer interaction and designing ethical digital products.
Barbara Harmon is a freelance front-end web developer and graphic designer. Barbara and Sue Robbins are the Portland chapter web team, and Barbara also volunteers occasionally for events. She loves being part of a movement that will enable diversity for women in tech, tech-related careers and training.
Sue Robbins is on the web team. She started her career as an accountant and recently switched careers, to coding after taking classes at Portland Community college. She works as an after school instructor teaching kids to code in Scratch and Python.
Hannah Ross is the Marketing Manager for ChickTech Portland. She has a background in Technical Communications, and has been involved with ChickTech since January 2017.
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Why these designs: We have been CHOSEN by God, and through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have been ADOPTED into his family. We did not choose Emmanuel to join our family; God has chosen our family for Emmanuel. This process has been hard in so many ways, but NOW we can see the light and know our gift from God is months away. Thank you for joining us in this journey to bring Emmanuel home.
The deepest and strongest foundation of adoption is located not in the act of humans adopting humans, but in God adopting humans. And this act is not part of his ordinary providence in the world; it is at the heart of the gospel. Galatians 4:4-5 is as central a gospel statement as there is: "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." John Piper.


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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Conversations- The Yellow Leddies Coalition Committee Organization MeetingPosted by kuzhali manickavel at 12:58 PM
K- Yay alcohol!
S- Now about the alcohol,
K- Yay!
S- One of our Yellow Leddies just had jaundice, as you know.
K- Yes, she was a true Yellow Leddies.
S- So she can't have any alcohol because she might die or something so it was thought that as a sign of solidarity, we would not have any alcohol at this Yellow Leddies Coalition Committee Organization meeting.
K- I don't understand.
S- We're not having any alcohol.
K- I don't understand.
S- No alcohol. Thanni kadayaathu. Vellam illa. Any idea how to say in Telugu?
K- No. Although I believe that the Telugu word for beer is beeru.
S- So if we just put one –ulu on the Tamil version we should get Telugu version, no? Beeru kadayaathulu.
K- That sounds very Telugu to me.
S- Anyway, we must have some other form of entertainments instead of alcohol.
K- How about Uno?
S- You want to substitute alcohol with Uno?
K- Oh! How about an exotic dancer? I know one called SexehBewbies.
S- How does your brain go from Uno to exotic dancers called SexehBewbies?
K- SexehBewbies likes playing Uno.
S- Is that part of her act?
K- SexehBewbies is a dude.
S- Oh! Like a drag queen?
K- No, he's a very generic kind of dude who likes to lift his shirt up and show off his bewbies when he's dancing. So racist of you to assume all exotic dancers are women.
S- You think our Yellow Leddies would be appreciating exotic male dancer called SexehBewbies?
K- Probably not as much as the alcohol. But whattodo.
S- You ask and tell, ah?
K- He will say yes only. He is a very public fellow.
K- But I said you were exotic male dancer.
SexehBewbies- So?
K- Dancing to Dandanakka Sarruku is not exotic.
SexehBewbies- Well if you had been American it would be very exotic for your face.
K- But I'm not American. None of us are.
SexehBewbies- Right. But if you were.
K- But we're not.
SexehBewbies- But if you were.
K- This is the best conversation ever.
SexehBewbies- There is just more scope for rhythmic shirt lifting with the Dandanakka Sarruku song. And I can wear my onenumber lungi also.
K- You only have onenumber lungi? Chee. A real Tamil man would have millions of lungis. Millions and millions and millions.
SexehBewbies- Yes but I make up for my lack of lungis by having a moustache that curls up at the ends. Slightly. Sometimes.
K- You mean one side sticks out and looks somewhat.
SexehBewbies- IT CURLS UP.
K- Ok.
SexehBewbies- IT DOES!
K- Hang on, one another call is coming.
S- One of our Yellow Leddies has sent me a message asking 'Will he be exposing?'
K- Exposing what?
S- I don't know.
K- Like investigative journalism exposing?
S- Hang on, I'll ask.
S- Ok she said not exposing like investigative journalism. Exposing like exposing peanuts.
K- Exposing peanuts?
S- That's what she texted, 'Will he be exposing peanuts?'
K- I don't know if he has any peanuts. Hang on, I'll ask.
SexehBewbies- I guess I could buy some. What do you want me to do with them?
K- Maybe eat them in an exotic way? Like with a knife and fork or something? Or chopsticks?
SexehBewbies- Or I could throw them around I guess. In an exotic manner.
K- You could do that.
SexehBewbies- I better go get some and start practicing. I've never danced with peanuts before.
S- About that peanuts thing.
K- He's just gone to get some.
S- Apparently the question was 'will he be exposing penis'.
K- How did you manage to read 'penis' as 'peanuts'?
S- Slight confusions happened because this Yellow Leddies likes to spell it 'peanus'. Which is actually kinda neat.
K- It is!
S- So will he?
K- I don't know. Lemme ask.
SexehBewbies- But I bought all these peanuts!
K- Does this mean no?
SexehBewbies- My house is filled with peanuts! What am I going to do with all these fucking peanuts?!
K- I can understand if you want to say no if maybe the shy is coming for you.
SexehBewbies- I can't find my fucking bathroom chappals because they're somewhere under all these fucking bags of fucking peanuts!
K- Ok, Imma just tell them no because I have a feeling this means no.
K- Are you guys sure you don't want peanuts instead? Because peanuts can totally happen right now. Peanuts abundance is happening.
S- Here's the thing. A number of Yellow Leddies are saying forget exotic male dancer and just do alcohol for the meeting.
K- What about solidarity for jaundicecase?
S- Solidarity and all don't want.
K- But SexehBewbies bought all these peanuts.
S- How much? So much?
K- SO much.
S- Ok, hang on.
K- So the bad news is that you can't show us your penis. Which must pain you greatly because I know dudes like doing that kind of thing all the time.
SexehBewbies- We do. It's a wonder we keep our pants on at all.
K- The good news is that The Yellow Leddies Coalition Committee Organization has agreed to buy all those peanuts from you so we can eat them at the meeting as sidedish for alcohol maindish.
SexehBewbies- No solidarity for the jaundicecase then?
K- Solidarity don't want. Also the jaundicecase can't come so it doesn't make any sense to be solidarity for someone who isn't going to be there anyway.
SexehBewbies- Especially if you weren't going to be solidarity in the first place.
K- Exactly. And it has been decided that you will be invited and made an honorary Yellow Leddies.
SexehBewbies- I am truly honored, humbled and squee. Am I the phust dude to ever be elected a Yellow Leddie everever?
K- Actually no. We are having a number of Yellow Leddies Gents Fellows. I think you may be the phust gents fellow called SexehBewbies to ever be elected a Yellow Leddie though.
SexehBewbies- Oh is it? Then you should give me an award, no?
K- We'll give you some peanuts.
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I truly fell off my chair laughing!
'Well if you had been American it would be very exotic for your face. '
I dont know if anyone non-tamil is going to get that, but I hope they do--I was starting laughing there when the rest just got too much, no point filling up comment space with your post!
Gawd, well one hello to new sexy yellow leddies. Only why they're all called yellow in the first place when only one had jaundice will be an abiding mystery like universe and men showing peanuts.
Ho. Bloody hell! got to go wipe my eyes.
- October 16, 2010 at 5:26 PM
- kuzhali manickavel said...
linkless shruti, i hope you did not injure yourself when you fell off your chair. this one time, i heard about this aunty who fell in the bathroom and her foot hit this stool and her little toe fell off.
this doesn't really have anything to do with what you said, except you fell off a chair and her toe was decapitated by a stool. which is like a chair but not really.
- October 16, 2010 at 11:24 PM
I uunarstand, more life's crazies. Thank you for your concern, :)) most mercifully I did not lose a toe as I did not fall in the bathroom. sorry for the aunty who did. she not happy. Chair was low, no bruise even.
are you attending the yello leddies meeting, now that there's alcohol and peanuts. the exotic dancer..should not have been refuse, he was so enthusiastic. for him, I'd have caught train and attended:(
- October 17, 2010 at 10:35 AM
- kuzhali manickavel said...
don't afraid, alcohol and peanuts will be consumed on your behalf. also, sexehbewbies will be so pleased to hear that someone would have actually caught a train to come and see his exotic face.
- October 17, 2010 at 1:46 PM
okay, that's fine then. I hope you'll all consume lots
- October 17, 2010 at 5:58 PM
- buddy said...
this is epic hilariousness!
- October 17, 2010 at 9:01 PM
- ina bak said...
It is very good for them to decide to have alcohol at the meeting. btw, i think they should invite me to the YLCCOM because i also am a yellow ledi, I mean, in a greater and racial scheme, so i could having beeru and peanuts and see SexehBewbies dancing Dandanakka Sarruku and taking pics of him in a exotic manner if he likes to be exposed!
- October 17, 2010 at 10:03 PM
- Aishwarya said...
I wish to hire this man to perform at my boyfriend's birthday party.
- October 18, 2010 at 12:05 AM
- kuzhali manickavel said...
@ shruti- don't be fear, it is the patriotic duty of all yellow leddies to consume lots
@ buddy- thanks for reading i say, much appreciating :)
@ ina- i believe the YLCCOM wud invite you because you think alcohol is a good idea. this is important when you consider that this meeting ran the risk of having Uno as an alcohol replacement at one point
- October 18, 2010 at 12:08 AM
- kuzhali manickavel said...
ohai aishwarya, no problem, he is a very public fellow only
- October 18, 2010 at 2:46 AM
- Bikerdude said...
Bwaaahaha - you are complete insane in membrane person I say. And I am meaning this as compliment. Kindly receive and oblige. I shall go back and do some more blag lurking now. Yuvars friendly.
- October 19, 2010 at 10:48 PM
- kuzhali manickavel said...
ohai bikerdude, thanksya i am appreciating so much yours appreciating :)
- October 19, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Can you please send me the application form in sets of four, that I need to fill in to become a Yellow Leddies? Also will there be some gentoo penguins? Otherwise I am not so sure...
- October 20, 2010 at 11:44 AM
- kuzhali manickavel said...
the necessary applications have been sent to you via sea mail. we usually have gentoo penguins but you'll have to provide a written statement along with your application that you will not instigate any violence among them because that can get very messy.
- October 20, 2010 at 1:48 PM


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Who will win the Iron Throne this time?
I didn't have time to write this post last weekend, before the Season 7 premiere, but this post is still more on time than Book 6!
It's been a long time since I've learned any new origami patterns or made any origami at all. These two were so much fun to make! I learned through Jo Nakashima's YouTube videos. YouTube videos are the best thing ever when it comes to origami! There is absolutely no way I would have understood many of the steps in these two patterns without being able to see how the folds actually worked. Jo Nakashima's videos are fabulous!
Origami Wolf
The wolf turned out to be much more lifelike than I had expected. There aren't many folds, and with the folds alone, the wolf looks somewhat stylized but still like a wolf. The magic is in the genius shaping instructions. The instructions recommend wet folding, which I skipped because I was in a rush. So my shaping is quite sloppy, but even so, I am amazed at what some carefully placed shaping can do!
The shaping really makes the wolf come alive! You can almost see the muscles flexing on those flanks! My favorite shaping, though, is on the head: With just two simple shaping creases, the head went from flat to 3D, with a snout and laid back ears!
My only complaint with this pattern is I wish it included shaping instructions for the tail or some other way to make it more 3D. Next to the rest of the wolf, the tail stands out as the one part that is completely flat.
Fun fact: The original version of the first wolf photo above actually includes the dragon sticking its tongue out at the wolf:
Origami Dragon
I love that like the wolf, this dragon stands up on its own!
There are many more folds in this pattern than in the wolf pattern, but no shaping. It was pretty amazing watching the dragon emerge from folds that seemed bizarre but were actually quite clever!
On a side note, photographing these origami required fiddling with more camera settings than I expected. The wolf was particularly hard to photograph without washing out the details of the shaping, especially when next to the dragon.
My first try at this dragon pattern was with plain white printing paper. I had only two pieces of red paper, so given my history of failing halfway through complicated origami patterns, I wanted to make sure I could understand all the folds first.
As you can see, the white dragon is slightly bigger than the red one. I didn't want the white margins of the red paper showing, so the red dragon started from a slightly smaller square. The white dragon is rather sloppier, however, since it was meant to be just a test fold.
As always, no crafting adventure is complete without inspection by one adorable tortoise!
Kirby's hat is none other than Lunchbox's hat from this post three years ago. Can you believe this hat used to be bigger than Kirby?!
Kirby made his pick for the Iron Throne very clear:
…or did he?
And now for a confession…I actually do not watch the show! I have, however, read all of the books in the series so far, and I have been reading recaps of the show ever since the show went past the books. So I do still get excited about new episodes in the show!
As for why I don't watch the show, there are a couple of reasons. I watched the first episode of the show literally one or two days after I had just finished reading the first book, so I was acutely aware of every aspect of the show that was "wrong" as compared to the books. Plus, I don't have HBO, so I don't actually have a way to watch the show! Now that it's been years since I read the books, I probably would watch the show if I had HBO. I would like to watch Dany's dragons!


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We couldn't resist sharing Jane's excitement on attending the Design Blogger's Conference. In case you didn't see her newsletter, here it is:
After many years of wanting to attend the Design Bloggers Conference, it's finally happening! There is still space if you want to attend and I couldn't let another day pass without sharing the wealth of learning ahead and 3 reasons why I personally cannot wait to get to Los Angeles in March.
1. It's time to up my game
I've been designing and selling trimmings for 20 years, loving what I do. I've only been blogging for 5 years and it has become another revenue stream for my business, with big growth potential. To be honest, I'm leaving money on the table and want to figure out how to capitalize, in an authentic way, on my content (hard work) that will further my mission of teaching "embellishment as creative self expression." Just look at the DBC AGENDA, breakout sessions on affiliate marketing, SEO secrets, social content strategies, influencer marketing…you get the picture. Two sessions I am especially looking forward to are — Your Blog and Website: Build Multiple Income Streams by Deborah VonDonop and The Editor is IN! insights from Marjorie Gage and Amy Flurry, author of the newest designer edition of Recipe For Press.
2. I learn from stories
I read a lot of business and marketing books, magazines, blogs and listen to podcasts, and nothing sticks with me more that the story of business growth, how it happened in real life, fueled by purpose. The struggles, the triumphs, the creativity, the happy accidents…personal accounts of journey. So you'll see me in the front row, all ears, listening to these speakers.
3. A chance to mentor and be mentored
Blogging as Trim Queen since 2013 has enriched my life personally and professionally in so many ways. It fuels my textile business and also introduces me to incredibly interesting people and new ways to look at life. I have a lot to share and am on the #DBCLA Mentoring Team. Thank you Ruthie Stallsen for spearheading this initiative! I myself get stuck in working IN my business, not ON my business, and often times need someone with a different perspective to guide me. So as I will be mentoring, I will also be forging some relationships to call on with expertise that differs from mine. Meet the DBC mentors and I hope you will contact me, or the others on this team, Courtney, Jeanne, Ruthie and Kristy, for an on-site meeting. We are ready to share career and industry experience, advice, vision, and strategies to further your career aspirations, at no charge!
There is still time to register so let me know if you are coming. I'll start packing this weekend, so excited to see my Fringe Friends from social media and make new ones. If you cannot make it this year, put it on your list for next, and follow the hashtag #DBCLA to get a peek at what all the hullabaloo is about, and I am sure you will find YOUR reasons to attend.


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Aquamarine Stone Meaning That You Should Know
Wearing jewelries as accessories can make you look more attractive. There are various types of gemstones that are used in various types of jewelries these days. One of them is aquamarine. Aquamarine is considered as one of the most popular gemstones for jewelries these days. If you want to buy aquamarine jewelries, you might want to now aquamarine stone meaning first.
Aquamarine is not only a beautiful gemstone but it's also believed has special meaning as well. Aquamarine is also believed has healing power and can give many positive benefits for you if you wear it. If you want to know about aquamarine meaning, this article might be useful for you. Here you can find many interesting facts about aquamarine from its meaning and how you should use aquamarine for healing process.
Learning about aquamarine's healing properties can be very useful for you. By knowing the history of aquamarine, the meaning behind its name, and its healing properties, you might get more benefits from this amazing gemstone.
Aquamarine Meaning
There are various types of gemstone that you can find these days with different characteristics. Each gemstone has its own name and its own meaning. One of the types of gemstone that you might find these days is aquamarine. If you want to know about aquamarine meaning, the name of this gemstone basically came from Latin and the definition of it is 'water of the sea'.
Aquamarine might be found in opaque or clear form, depends on the characteristics of minerals that form the stone. This type of gemstone can be found in several places from Brazil, Mexico, Burma, Kenya, India, Ireland, Russia, Afghanistan, Australia, USA, even to Pakistan.
Why Would You Use It
Just like other types of gemstone that can be found easily these days, aquamarine is also used in various types of jewelries from necklace to earrings. The color of this gemstone is the combination of green and blue. Most people might wear aquamarine jewelries due to their appearance. However, there are other reasons why would you use it as accessories.
Aquamarine is believed as the stone of heart chakra, throat chakra, and thymus chakra. As throat chakra stone, aquamarine is believed can improve your spiritual communication. Aquamarine is also believed can help you to let go the emotional issues that you have in the past. Aquamarine can produce soothing and compassionate energy that is needed by your physical and spiritual.
Use It to Aid Emotional Healing
Depression and anxiety are considered as two of the most common types of mental issues that can be found these days. Most people who have depression or anxiety will use drugs to help them fight the issues. However, using drugs to fight depression and anxiety might not really effective and, in some cases, might lead to other issues that are more serious.
If you need emotional healing, using aquamarine might be the best solution for you. There are many people who use it to aid emotional healing these days and get better results than using drugs or medical treatments. Besides, using aquamarine for emotional healing will not cause any side effects so it's considered safer than using drugs.
There are various types of gemstones. One of them is aquamarine. Each gemstone has its own meaning. The aquamarine stone meaning came from Latin and stands for 'water of the sea'. Aquamarine can be used to help emotional healing due to its positive energy. Aquamarine also can improve your spiritual communication as well.


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Liberty United Methodist Church
A history of the church written for the Dedication Service
The land on which Liberty United Methodist Church now stands was deeded for the purpose of building a church by Roger Simpson in the year 1845.
The first church building was built of hewn logs by hand. The logs were sawed by an old whip saw and tied together at the top by a huge yellow poplar log. The seats were made of logs sawed into thick pieces and supported by pegs driven in the underside for legs. The pulpit was a boxlike arrangement. The people of the community pitched in to help build the church. Those that took a big part in the building were Roger Simpson, Willis Whitfield, Thomas Campbell, John James, Messrs. Riddle, Vinson and many others whose names we were unable to obtain.
In spite of the crudeness of the building, wilderness roads, and practically no means of communication except the "grapevine method," the congregations were always large. The hillside was covered by wagons, mules, horses, and buggies that were used as means of transportation. Many of the women came to church on horseback and used the high rocks surrounding the grounds to mount and dismount their horses. Mrs. Charles Hastings, who was a devout member, rode horseback to church every Sunday at the age of eighty and thought nothing of it.
In years past Liberty Church was a great place for revival meetings when hundreds of people gave their heart to God. Many shouts of praise went up to Him. There were no night services in the early days, but preaching services continued all day with dinner served on the flat rocks as tables. Revival services continued from one to three weeks including Sundays. Before revival meetings began the church floor was covered thickly with straw by Mr. Simpson's slaves. When the babies and small children went to sleep they were placed on the straw for their naps. The old log building was replaced in 1886. That large frame building is being used today. The first minister to conduct services in the new bulding in 1886 was Rev. John Kellum.
Through the years the church and its people have seen sad times and good times. When money was needed to meet some expenses the whole community always pitched in and helped out with ice cream suppers and other projects. One year Mr. and Mrs. Edward Potts gave the church a cotton patch to work and use the proceeds to do repairs on the church.
In the early 1970's the new Sunday School rooms were finally built. Many people put forth much work and effort to get the new addition. Mr. and Mrs. William Potts gave the folding doors to divide the room into smaller ones. Mr. Fred Elder bought carpet and drapes for the new addition. Someone liked the drapes so well, they took them off the windows that very night. More had to be bought to replace them. This new addition is used many ways. We now have a place for our Sunday School classes; also it is used for meetings, and on special occasions when the weather is bad meals are served there. This addition does not distract from the simple beauty of the dear old church that means so much to all who have grown up here. After Rev. W. C. Folks retired in the late 1950's, he built the beautiful velvet covered chair and the cross that hangs above the pulpit. Today, instead of the old organ, there is a piano, and the straight back chairs in the choir are still in use.
There were some improvements made both outside and inside the church in 1986 and 1987. We completed repairs on the church, such as siding, windows, and new pews. All of the pews were donated in memory or honor of families and loved ones of the church. Donations were also used to purchase a new piano and hymnals and to refinish the choir chairs. These changes took a lot of work on the part of many people, and so many others helped by making generous contributions.
In 1995 central heat and air was put in the church. This was done through donations and proceeds from a bean supper, auction of crafts, and other things donated by different businesses and friends. We appreciate all the help we had from everyone. We are so fortunate to have so many friends who are interested in this "Little Church in the Wildwood."
The members of the Liberty United Methodist Church gratefully acknowledge the gift of the church organ donated by Charles Carey American Home Entertainment's Company, Prospect, Tennessee, October 10, 1996.
A beautiful stained glass window of the cross and crown was installed in 1997 in memory of Vachel and Mary Townsend Elder. This started everyone thinking of replacing all of the windows. Five of the windows were donated in memory or honor of family members. The other three windows were paid for by other members and friends of the church.
Liberty Church has been blessed with many fine families and good ministers throughout its long history. It has sent out numerous young people into the world with the love of the Lord in their hearts. The late Rev. James H. Elder entered the ministry from Liberty Church. The member belonging to Liberty Church the longest is Mrs. Orlean Potts, who joined in 1919.
Through the past one hundred fifty-three years, Liberty Church has stood as a symbol of good and as a reminder of God's grace as the shining light in this world. May Liberty Church always be the center for those who have moved through its doors and a welcoming beacon throughout the years. May it be a reminder to the world of the words of Jesus Christ from almost two thousand years ago that He is the light of the world, the bread of life, and that His power and goodness survive when all others fail.
Liberty Church has been blessed with many dedicated pastors through the years. We have attempted to list as many as we have been able to find on record and the approximate dates served from 1897 to 1998.
Note: Portions of this information was obtained from the History of Methodist Churches and Institutions in Middle Tennessee, edited by Cullen T. Carter; The Liberty Church Register, and parishioners.
Submitted by:Janice Weihs


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Conor McGregor And Floyd Mayweather Jr. Have Reportedly Come To Terms On Superfight
The most talked-about fight in the colliding combat sports worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts could finally be happening. Per The Irish Sun, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor have come to terms on a proposed boxing match.
The terms and date haven't been officially announced because of a "third-party hold up," but according to The Sun, a source close to the Straight Blast Gym (the gym where McGregor trained) the two combatants have ironed out their fees.
McGregor attained his boxing license late last year and is reportedly in the process of resolving his issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. He had been fined for a pre-fight incident with Nate Diaz where the 28-year-old Irishman threw a bottle of water.
According to reports, McGregor will satisfy his obligation to the commission by flying to the United States to film an anti-bullying spot for children. This was likely necessary as Mayweather almost always insists upon fighting in Las Vegas.
That should answer any questions about who is the A-side in these negotiations.
McGregor canceled an engagement at The Red Cow Moran Hotel. The hotel posted this message on their website:
"The Red Cow Moran Hotel in association with Industry Entertainment regret to announce that the evening event with Conor McGregor scheduled for Friday 17th February has been canceled due to circumstances beyond their control. An unavoidable schedule change will see Conor McGregor in Las Vegas at the time of the event."
Mayweather tied Rocky Marciano's legendary 49-0 mark with a victory over Andre Berto in September 2015. He retired after that bout and he has repeatedly claimed to be happy in his retirement. However, he has helped to keep rumors of a bout with McGregor afloat as The Notorious One has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the world of MMA.
The aforementioned "third-party holdup" could be UFC President Dana White. He has said a fight between McGregor and Mayweather would not happen as the former is under contract for four more fights.
White implied there would be consequences if McGregor moved forward with this bout without the UFC's permission. White made a less than realistic offer of $25 million to Mayweather in January, but most knew this wasn't a realistic attempt to get the fight made.
Mayweather and McGregor may have moved on in the negotiations without White and the UFC's approval. If that's the case, there could be even more drama forthcoming if McGregor has to battle Mayweather in the ring and the UFC in court.


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So this was a project I've been promising my boys for a while. They both LOVE Ken Block the rally car driver that does the most amazing 'drifting'! Often Lochie will run around the house sideways saying that he is drifting and also tells everyone to call him Ken, kinder teachers too!
So the M is for the Monster drink but that is a major sponser of Ken's and has it all over his cars, therefore everytime the kids see one of those M's they yell 'Ken Block'!!
Michael bought a Ken Block t shirt a while ago, Just for Lochie and so I copied the M and made them their own t shirts. Again I love freezer paper!
Michaels shirt that I copied.
And all 3. Pretty close to the real thing.
My 2 little ratbags.


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Stuart Little
The movie Stuart Little was based on the book Stuart Little.
Movie details for Stuart Little
The movie was released in 1999 and directed by Rob Minkoff. Stuart Little was produced by Sony Pictures. More information on the movie is available on Amazon.com and also IMDb.
Actors on this movie include Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Anna Hoelck, Ashley Hoelck, Nathan Lane, Melanie Griffith, James Woods, Steve Zahn, Marc John Jefferies, Angelo Massagli, Jim Doughan, Brad Garrett, Conan McCarty, Maria Bamford, Daniel Hansen, Kevin Olson, Dyllan Christopher and Bobby Walsh.
Book details for Stuart Little
Stuart Little was written by E. B. White. The book was published in 1945 by Alfaguara Infantil / Juvenil. More information on the book is available on Amazon.com.
E. B. White also wrote Charlotte's Web (1952) and The Trumpet of the Swan (1970).
E. B. White takes Stuart on a hero's quest across the American countryside, introducing the mouse--and the reader--to a myriad of delightful characters. Little finds himself embroiled in one adventure after another from the excitement of racing sailboats to the unseen horrors of substitute teaching. This is a story of leaving home for the first time, of growing up, and ultimately of discovering oneself. At times, doesn't everyone feel like the sole mouse in a family--and a world--of extremely tall people? (Ages 9 to 12)


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Dear Lizzy Polka Dot party by American Crafts.
So happy to be able to play with this collection. I was looking forward to this after AC announce the new Dear Lizzy line at the CHA. Yay!
And today is the day. A relaxing Sunday. Playing with this while doing laundry, doggy is snoozing and hubby is doing yard work.
This is a very simple life but joyful.
And of course,
Life is good.


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The Good:
- Strange #1 W-Mark Waid; A-Emma Rios
- Booster Gold #26 W-Dan Jurgens; A-Dan Jurgens/Mike Norton
- Green Lantern Corps #42 W-Peter J. Tomasi; A-Patrick Gleason
The Alright:
- Batgirl #4 W-Bryan Q. Miller; A-Lee Garbett
- Realm Of Kings: Imperial Guard #1 W-Dan Abnett/Andy Lanning; A-Kevin Walker
- Action Comics #883 W-Greg Rucka/Eric Trautmann; A-Pere Perez -Captain Atom: W-James Robinson/Greg Rucka; A-Cafu
- R.E.B.E.L.S. #10 W-Tony Bedard; A-Andy Clarke
The Bad:
- Amazing Spider-Man #611 W-Joe Kelly; A-Eric Canete
- Batman & Robin #6 W-Grant Morrison; A-Phillip Tan
The Verdict:
A reasonably good week only stained by two comics. First issues for Strange and RoK:IG were good enough to keep me coming back. The R.E.B.E.L.S. issue was bought to get the promo ring, but surprised me. So I may add the book to my pull list.
Book Of The Week: Green Lantern Corps #42


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Researchers have developed a prosthetic heart valve that doctors could implant through a small incision to treat mitral regurgitation.
The invention may benefit patients who are cannot have an operation to replace or repair the diseased valve.
Mitral regurgitation, a serious condition in which the heart's left valve does not close properly and reduces the amount of blood that gets circulated, affects some 12 million people worldwide. It can lead to death within six years in one-third of patients if not treated. The standard management for the severe disease with open-heart surgery is not suitable for elderly patients or those suffering from multiple chronic diseases.
Leo Hwa Liang, an associate professor in biomedical engineering and Jimmy Hon of surgery at National University of Singapore developed the new heart valve, known as VeloX.
Made of pericardial tissue contained within a self-expanding, polymer-coated nickel-titanium alloy stent frame, the prosthetic valve can be compressed to the thickness of a pencil and loaded on a catheter. This is then delivered straight into the left heart through a small incision made either at the leg or between the ribs.
Leo highlights the unique ability of VeloX to be self-centering, thanks to its retrievable and repositionable structure. This enables optimal positioning, a critical factor for successful implantation. Hon adds that the device also restores the unidirectional flow of the blood in the left heart, helping to alleviate symptoms associated with mitral regurgitation.
The researchers are now refining the design of the product. They have started preclinical trials and aim to commence clinical trials in about two years. They have filed a patent for the device, and hope to work with medical technology companies to commercialize their invention to benefit patients soon.
Source: National University of Singapore


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jlhfan624 कहा …
All I want is to binge BH90210. पोस्टेड ·11महीने पहले
|और बेवर्ली हिल्स 90210 मतदानो >>
|और बेवर्ली हिल्स 90210 जवाब >>
Now don't get me wrong, I am not a Kelly and Dylan प्रशंसक (no offence to anyone). But rewatching series three lately has got me thinking, did Kelly really steal Dylan? Let's look at the facts:
•Brenda and Dylan hadn't broken up, but they had agreed to cool things down.
•Brenda met Rick, and obviously didn't feel bad enough about Dylan to not spend time with him.
•Kelly had no intention of stealing Dylan, they were just spending time together intially.
•Dylan was the one pushing for something to happen, Kelly (who did not completely resist) did use...
I think that Beverly Hills 90210 is a दिखाना everyone has at least heard of once या twice, but unless आप were a teenager during the 90s, आप probbaly never watched it. Well, the same was true for me.
That is, until CW started advertising the 90210 spin-off on every cable channel they possibly could. I heard stuff on the previews like, "the phenomenon that defined an era is back to touch a whole new generation of viewers." It sounded like a दिखाना I couldn't pass up. But there was one little problem: I knew nothing about 90210 besides the obvious - it's a zip-code in Beverly Hills....
My friend was recently on the "90210" set and the first thing I asked him about his visit was, "What did those girls look like in person?" He shook his head and told me, "The girl who plays Silver ... it's scary."
It is scary. Two of "90210's" stars -18-year-old Shenae Grimes and 21-year-old Jessica Stroup -- are significantly and horrifyingly underweight, especially when आप take into consideration that what we're seeing on TV includes 10 additional "camera pounds."
The gossip from the set is that Shenae and Jessica have gotten even thinner since the दिखाना started and...
Beverly Hills, 90210 was a primetime टेलीविज़न soap opera that aired from October 4, 1990, to May 17, 2000, on लोमड़ी, फॉक्स in the United States and subsequently on various networks around the world. The दिखाना followed the lives of a group of teenagers living in the posh, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California and attending the fictitious West Beverly Hills High School and then fictitious California University. The दिखाना was created द्वारा Darren तारा, स्टार and produced द्वारा Aaron Spelling. The "90210" in the शीर्षक refers to one of the suburb's postal codes (or ZIP Code).
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Carsen Gray with Ryan Frank on Journeys!
Carsen Gray is a singer/songwriter from Haida Gwaii.
She is a member of the Haida Nation. She won the Best New Artist award at the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards as well as being nominated for Best Pop Album and Best Radio Single. At the 2018 Indigenous Music Awards she won another award for Best Radio Single with "Wanna See You feat. DJ Shub". You can find out more about her on her website: www.carsengray.com.


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Very precise memos on US torture^H^H^H^H^H^H^H excuse me, fine interrogation techniques were released to the public by the Obama Administration. A stunning example of exquisite detail, they explain how, when, where how long (plus all the questions you could ever imagine--some which you would never think of) you should apply those fine torture^H^H^H^H^H^H^H interrogation methods on the prisoners.
As in the famous experiment on submission to authority and estrangement from responsibility and accountability demonstrated, these memos were designed to reassure the tormentors that what they were doing was sanctioned by a higher power. That they were on the side of good, that it was all right. Well, I've got news for you, ladies and gentlemen of the US torture battalion: torturers are evil. No matter where, when, how or why, torture is evil. And you who have willingly and knowingly tormented other human beings aren't heroes. You're not good citizens. You're not faithful servants of your country. You defiled its name, you shamed it in an irremediable fashion.
And you must be brought to justice. You must face those you harmed so grievously, those you humiliated, those fellow human beings you reduced to a status far below that of animals.
The economical and financial crisis is going well, thank you very much. Lay-offs are growing exponentially. In Europe, big company CEOs are advancing their agendas to cut down on worker and social rights. Those nice CEOs and their financial tycoon masters cannot give enough thanks for the opportunities this crisis has offered them to reach goals which would otherwise have remained out of their reach. Strangled workers and unions are backed to the wall by powers-that-be who have no morals, no ethics, and for whom balance means being lords over hordes of slaves they can hire, lay off and treat however they want to, because they know what's best [for them and the stakeholders].
The grand promises of change, of a revolution in the way things are "managed" in the global economy, the promises of regulation, control and sanction that will ensure that such a crisis never happens again…well, they're here somewhere, I'm sure. There, in the vacuum of space, yeah. In the nothingness of the interstellar void, where all lies and false promises end up. It was to be expected: the powers do not want to be limited. They do not want to face those they've harmed, are harming and will continue harming for the sole benefit of less than 5% of the global population, while telling u s that this society we live in, this society they forged, is freedom's realm—theirs, not ours.
Liars, all of them: Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy, Angela Merkel, Gordon Brown, Hu Jin Tao, Manuel Barroso, Silvio Berlusconi—the list is long. They told us they would change it, and make it better. Make it safer. They said they'd give us back the world the finance tycoons snatched from us. They lied. The one power that would represent us, the State, the union of all States in the world, is a myth, and the men at the wheels are all sold to the powers of finance and international corporations.
In the shadows of the UN building, great enlightened minds of the West are conspiring with the forces of obscurantism to reinstate the crime of blasphemy. They are gathering forces to send us back to the dark ages of the world, when dissent was whipped back with the words of a god or other. Religion, the cancer of civilization and freedom, the form of authority that would dictate every aspect of a person's life, claiming that some higher power(s) wrote down all those laws, is tiptoeing its way back into a position to dictate what our lives should be. I have nothing against people who choose freely to adopt some rules or others (as long as they don't impose them on others, be they of their own family), but I draw the line when those people would have me follow their philosophy and laws.
When will religions learn to mind their own business and stay out of ours?
I'll take care of my soul myself, thank you very much (if I have one, that remains to be scientifically proven).
I don't believe in any god, goddess, or otherworldly entity. In fact, I believe in one thing: I don't know what's out there. Get it through your heads that blasphemy makes no sense when you try to apply it blindly. How can a person who's not of faith X commit a blasphemy since s/he doesn't believe in that faith? There can be no general blasphemy crime, because that would mean that the right to not believe, the right to doubt, would no longer exist. You would institute a dictatorship of belief, where you'd go back to burning, torturing, drowning (not necessarily in that order, of course) all those who dare affirm that they bow to nobody, be they mortal, or otherwise.
There, the cat's out of the bag. Religion is submission to a higher order of things. What it cannot abide is rebellion, doubts, questions. Well, I've got news for you, mullahs, priests and all your ilk: bow down all you want. Those of us who refuse to will keep on refusing to amend the errors of our ways.
We won't bow down. Ever.
Now, get over it, tend to your flocks, and leave us and this world the fuck alone!
And then, last but not least, I have set flowers on a small tombstone in the back of my garden. Time passes, but the feeling of loss lingers. Sometimes it's so acute it hurts and brings tears to my eyes. I guess it's the price you pay when you lose one that you loved and love still. In spite of the pain, I'm glad for it. And memories are full of smiles and happy moments.
So here, some thoughts to hover in the limbo of cyberspace. Memories. May they spark light where the sky is grey.


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The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, is a 500-room resort designed to be an authentic representation of the Gila River Indian Community's heritage and culture. Conveniently located 11 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on the Gila River Indian Community, the resort offers guests a full recreational, cultural and inspirational experience.
Enjoy a variety of property attractions, from dining outlets to fun for the entire family.
- Whirlwind Golf Club – 36-holes of championship Troon Golf
- Aji Spa – rated Forbes Four Star and Arizona's only authentic Native American spa experience
- Kai – "Seed" in Pima, Arizona's only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond restaurant
- Swimming pools with cascading waterfalls
- A waterslide designed after the ancient Casa Grande Ruins
- Explore the Gila River by kayak with River Boat Adventures
- Koli Equestrian Center invites you to explore the desert on horseback
Reserve your room with Bondurant's Preferred Rates here.
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard
Chandler, Arizona 85226
In House Reservations: 602.225.0100
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Set on the Gila River Indian Reservation, adjacent to Interstate 10, this hotel with a 10,000-sq-ft casino and live entertainment is a 3-minute drive from the Phoenix Premium Outlets and a 5-minute drive from Whirlwind Golf Club.
There are 8 dining options, including a 24-hour cafe and a steakhouse. The casino offers slots, table games and poker. There's also an outdoor pool, a sports bar, a nightclub, 5 meeting rooms and an outdoor event space.
Reserve your room here
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
For Reservations: (800) 946-4452


text: Holistic Health Herbal Medicine The Benefits of Horse Chestnut Health Benefits, Uses, and More Print By Cathy Wong | Reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Updated September 13, 2018 Show Article Table of Contents Health Benefits Caveats View All Back To Top David White/Getty Images More in Holistic Health Herbal Medicine Supplements Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Massage Therapy Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a type of tree that grows throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In herbal medicine, horse chestnut seeds, leaves, bark, and flowers have long been used to treat various health conditions. Horse chestnut contains a compound called aescin, which has been found to produce an anti-inflammatory effect. Health Benefits 1) Chronic Venous Insufficiency Research suggests that horse chestnut seed extract may be useful in treating chronic venous insufficiency. In a systematic review published in 2006, for instance, researchers analyzed seven clinical trials and concluded that horse chestnut seed extract is "an efficacious and safe short-term treatment" for chronic venous insufficiency. A condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart, chronic venous insufficiency is linked to problems such as varicose veins, ankle swelling, and nighttime leg cramping. 2) Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, there is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of horse chestnut seed, leaf, or bark for any conditions besides chronic venous insufficiency. However, a review published in 2001 concluded that supplementation with horse chestnut "may prevent time-consuming, painful, and expensive complications of varicose veins and hemorrhoids." Uses In folk medicine, horse chestnut is used to relieve symptoms such as swelling and inflammation and strengthen blood vessel walls. Health claims for horse chestnut include the treatment of the following problems: circulatory disordersdiarrheahemorrhoidsvaricose veins Caveats Horse chestnut extract may produce a number of adverse effects, including itching, nausea, or gastrointestinal upset. In order to ensure the safe use of horse chestnut, make sure to consult your physician if you're considering using the herb to treat chronic venous insufficiency (or any other chronic health condition). Manufacturers of horse chestnut products remove the toxic component, esculin. These products appear to be safe, as there have been few reports of harmful side effects despite being widely used in Europe. Supplements haven't been tested for safety and due to the fact that dietary supplements are largely unregulated, the content of some products may differ from what is specified on the product label. Also, keep in mind that the safety of supplements in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and those with medical conditions or who are taking medications has not been established. People with kidney or liver disease and bleeding disorders should avoid horse chestnut. Horse chestnut should not be combined with aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel), Ticlid (ticlopidine), Trental (pentoxifylline), Coumadin (warfarin), and other anticoagulant or anti-platelet ("blood-thinning") drugs unless under medical supervision as these medications may increase the effect of the medication. Using It for Health Due to a lack of supporting research, it's too soon to recommend horse chestnut for any condition. If you're considering using it, talk with your primary care provider first. Self-treating a condition and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! When used safely and carefully, many alternative treatments can make a wonderful addition to your health. Sign up to learn more about popular uses of holistic health and how to properly approach alternative treatments. Email Address Sign Up There was an error. Please try again. Thank you, , for signing up. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources MacKay D. "Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: a review of treatment options." Altern Med Rev. 2001 6(2):126-40. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. "Horse Chestnut: Herbs at a Glance" NCCAM Publication No. D321 Created May 2006 Updated June 2008. Pittler MH, Ernst E. "Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency." Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 25;(1):CD003230. Continue Reading


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Simply Mel's is one of the rare few Malaccan-Portuguese eateries in Kuala Lumpur, and perhaps the best one in town.
What we tried:
- Papa Vincent's "Pikadel Pesce": Fish croquettes.
- "Incimintu Karangezu": Baked crab with minced prawn, chicken, carrots, onions and turnips.
- "Sehbak Galinhia": Chicken salad with tofu puffs in a spicy-tangy dressing.
- Corned Beef Meatball Stew.
- "Ayam Buah Keluak": this is more of a Peranakan-Nyonya dish than a Malaccan-Portuguese one, but very well-done here nonetheless.
- Black Pomfret "Chuan Chuan": very tasty.
- "Chenchalok" omelette: the "chechalok" flavours here are more assertive than those I'd tasted in Nyonya restaurants.
- "Curry Debal": Devilishly spicy and slightly tangy - a must-order here. Unfortunately, the restaurant here is "halal" to cater to Kuala Lumpur's large Muslim community - else, the addition of pork sausages (like those served in Singapore's Eurasian restaurants) would have greatly enhanced the dish, and give it the authentic Eurasian taste.
- Eggplant "Soy Limang": salty, tangy and very addictive. I wished the eggplants were cooked softer, though, but it's a personal taste.
- "Sugee" cake: very nice here. The cake is also served in whole loaves for take-away.
- Malaccan-style Chendol: not too bad here.
- "Pulot Tekan" & "Kaya": okay-ish - the "kaya" was too liquid, and the "pulot tekan" (steamed glutinous rice) we had that evening was dry and hard, like it's been left around for too long.
- "Sago Gula Melaka": not too bad as well. I wished they'd use fresher coconut milk, though.
Simply Mel's
Jalan 1/112h
Pantai Dalam
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +6012 428 9890