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So some of the eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that something about Viva has changed. Yep that's right, I've re-branded!!!!!!
After getting some feedback on the business from some past clients, industry colleges, and friends, I felt that the old branding didn't really reflect the kind of photography that I do. I've always tried to describe myself as a photographer who shoots weddings, rather than a wedding photographer, and I just felt that the old logo was a bit traditional weddingy.
Don't get me wrong, I loved the old logo and think that it's a really strong piece of design by the graphic design company I used, Harrison & Co. I think it would work well for someone else in the wedding industry, but I just felt that it wasn't reflecting my brand values anymore (bit of marketing speak there, sorry). I don't want people to think of me / Viva as a traditional wedding photographer, in fact I want people to think of me / Viva as anything but a traditional wedding photographer.
I put a lot of effort into making my images stand out from everyone else's. So that my clients get to have unique, creative, quirky wedding photography that people love; and is different to other wedding photography that they or their friends will have seen before. Because of this I really wanted to distance myself from the traditional and commissioned Harrison & Co again, to come up with a different branding for me.
I really enjoyed working with them and didn't want to use anyone else as they already had an understanding of my business from last time. When we did the original logo, I'd just started shooting under the name Viva (although I've been shooting weddings since 2005) and I wanted an upmarket classic feel to the new brand. We ended up with a very classy but traditional logo, with a script style type and a swallow bird, influenced by tattoo designs, added for accents. As well as the pink, grey and black colour pallet . I was very pleased with this branding and felt that it reflected what I wanted Viva to be at that time.
However a year or so on and the business has had time to grow and find it's own character. I've seen where I think it sits in the market and what type of clients are booking me. What they are looking for in a photographer, as well as what kind of clients I really want to shoot for. A few key words stood out from the feedback as well as the enquiries that I'm getting. Lots of people said that they loved, or were looking for 'fun, quirky, creative photography'.
Well the old logo wasn't saying fun, quirky, creative. To me it was saying, traditional, old fashioned, classy and what you'd expect a wedding photography logo to be. So it was time for a change. I felt that there was a distance between the logo and my work. So I purposely didn't give the design company any other visual brief other than a selection of my images. Which, I felt reflected my photography, perfectly summed up the kind of work that I love doing and always get compliments on, as they are very different to other peoples work. The brief was to match a logo / brand to the photography.
I've got to say, when I walked into the design company's studio and saw all the initial ideas pinned up in front of me, I was over the moon. They had come up with loads of modern / fun / bright and most importantly, non-weddingy designs. This was what I was talking about!
I got some feedback on the new designs and it was unanimous. Everyone loved them and felt that it matched my work and personality so much more than the old logo. BINGO!
After a tough selection process I settled on the logo that you see at the top of the page. I now feel that it's so much more in keeping with my personality, my photography, how I see the business and most importantly how I want my clients to see Viva.
I've also spent a bit of time with my web guru, Mike Oddhayward, looking at Google analytics, taking on the feedback from how people are using the site and what they want to get out of it. The site hasn't had a radical new redesign, it's just been tweaked and changed a little bit to make it more image heavy, and to work better with some things like Pinterest. One of the main bits of feedback was that the images on the home page were quite small and for a photography site, we all felt that they should be bigger. There used to be a text box the same size as the image, saying something like "Viva does fun and quirky wedding photography". It seemed like this was a bit pointless having that there, as hopefully anyone looking at the photos can see that I do, fun and quirky wedding photography, so telling them seemed a waste of time and homepage space.
Anyway, that's what's gone into and the thinking behind the new branding. I hope you like it and that the kind of clients who don't want traditional wedding photography, like it as well.
I'd like to thank Mike Oddhayward for all his invaluable help, everyone at Harrison & Co for their creativity and making me very happy. Lisa Devlin for being a constant source of inspiration and for pointing out the obvious. As well all of you for getting to the bottom of this blog post.


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Now, isn't this a more satisfying type of rainbow to digest then yesterdays sugar coated drinks? The real cherry on top is the artists grand interiors. He's known to transform abandoned churches and bring them back to life. Like, Kaos Temple, a skateboarders haven built inside a hundred year old church. I tried to visit it when I was there last summer, but it was not even close to Barcelona or Madrid. It's in Llana, northern Spain, that required a plane ticket and a long drive, so had to can that idea. BOO.
|Photo Credit: Instagram @okudart
However, his latest state of the art project is the Church of Cannibis in Denver, Colorado that just opened last week. Another beauty that is closer and more accessible to me.
|Photo Credit: Instagram @okudart
High or not, aren't these works literally the true meaning of dope art? I dig the old meet new contrast between classical architecture and urban contemporary art. I'm really itching to see it in real life. Anybody want to join me in Denver?!!

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Patrick J. Murphy
Ex-Officio, United States
Patrick J. Murphy has been a member of the IFDC board of directors since 2004. Previously, he chaired and served on the board's Audit, Africa, Executive, Budget and Nomination committees.
Murphy served as the senior bank advisor for the Economic Policy Group in the Coalition Provisional Authority of Iraq in 2003. In this position, he started post-conflict lending activities at a major government commercial bank; originated and planned conversion/monetization of the UN Oil for Food Program to a smart card system; and negotiated and implemented micro-lending contracts to provide micro and small business loans throughout the country.
Murphy held several executive positions with Bank of America, including vice president and manager of the International Private Banking Office, senior marketing officer of the Global Network Initiative and senior debt negotiator of Global Public Debt Management. In addition to his tenure at the corporate headquarters, Murphy worked in Bank of America regional offices in Panama and Guatemala.
Murphy holds a master's degree in international affairs (concentrating in development economics and Latin American studies) from Columbia University in New York.


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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Cawthorne Musters the Troops
So, Cawthorne stayed with his Mama and Papa that year, and he helped to raise their nestlings. Sometimes Cawthorne searched for food, and flew it back to the nest, and stuffed it as quick as quick into the mouth of a screaming baby. Sometimes Cawthorne stayed guarding the babies while his Mama and Papa searched for food. When Johnnie Smith came near the nest, Cawthorne would cry out "Caw, caw, boy with a sling shot, boy with a sling shot" and all of the other nest guarding crows would hunch down over the nestlings, and all of the food searching crows would lay low until Johnnie was gone. When ravens came to see if there were any unguarded nestlings, Cawthorne would cry out "Caw, caw, Dusky the raven, Dusky the raven" and all of the nest guarding crows would hunch down over the nestlings, and all of the food searching crows would fly back to mob Dusky and chase her away from the nests. Yes, indeed, Cawthorne and the other yearlings were a big help to the parent crows.
One day Cawthorne came back from hunting food for his little sister and brothers to find his Mama hunched down over the nestlings and an eagle flying low over the nest. Cawthorne knew that the eagle wanted baby crow to feed to her baby eagles. Cawthorne wasn't going to let that happen. He dropped the food he had been bringing back and flew high into the sky, calling "Caw, caw, eagle near the nests, eagle near the nests!" In all the surrounding trees, nest guarding crows hunched down over their nestlings.
From all the surrounding trees and near sky food searching crows flew to mob the eagle. They flew at the eagle, harrying her and cawing at her, eight of them at once. "Caw, caw," cried Cawthorne and other crows, "Eagle near the nests, eagle near the nests". More crows came from further and further away. They swarmed at the eagle from below her and above.
The eagle flew into a tall tree and landed on a branch and hunkered down. She knew the crows couldn't hurt her while she was in the tree, but she also knew they were mad and would mob her even more if she tried to fly away too soon. Down she hunkered. Cawthorne and his friends flew around and around her, cawing and cawing. Cawthorne would fly at the eagle and then he would call out for more troops, "Caw, caw" and then he would land and rest for a few minutes. The tree with the eagle was surrounded by flying crows, more and more of them by the minute, until there were over 80 crows, some mobbing the eagle, some resting in the branches, some flying high into the sky and calling for even more crows. Oh, was that eagle sorry she had ever thought about feeding her babies little crow.
When the crows finally let the eagle fly away, she was properly chastened. She would never try for baby crow again (which was why the crows had harried her for so long. It is not enough to stop this attack, if you are a crow, you want to prevent any others.) "Oh," she thought in disgust, "no wonder my mother told me fish are the proper food for little eagles. Fish don't call for help and trap you in a tree." And off she flew to the shore, to catch a herring for her babies.
Cawthorne's Mama and Papa were very proud of him for mustering the troops. They praised him and praised him. His little sister and brothers thanked him for saving them. The other crows told him how smart and handsome he was. And one very cheeky yearling crow, named Cawman, flirted with him outrageously. Cawthorne's Mama looked at Cawman and she thought, "Well, Cawthorne is set for next year. He can find food with the best of them. He can guard the nest well. He knows how to muster the troops. And he has a lovely, cheeky, clever young crow interested in him. Yes, my Cawthorne will do alright."
7 comments:
- Anvilcloud said...
Wow! You are amazingly creative and gifted.
- Maya's Granny said...
Thank you, kind sir. I witnessed this event in 1995, when I went to visit Craig on business. It was absolutely amazing, to see all of the crows deal with the eagle.
- Deja Pseu said...
I second what anvilcloud said. What a fun and interesting story! Not only did you entertain, but you educated as well. I still think you'd make an excellent children's book author.
We have lots of crows in my neighborhood. They seem like very intelligent and social birds.
- Mousie said...
Your country is so magic to me !!all these birds...so different from my tiny part of France, my sparrows and robins aren't so splendid but I love them...I'll have many stories to tell them now , thanks to you...I'll come back with some fresh bread and jam, if you don't mind putting the kettle on!
See you dear, thank you for the journey
- Betty said...
By any chance, do you write children's books? If you don't you certainly should try your hand at it. Children would find this story enchanting. I know I did, since I'm a child at heart.
- Maya's Granny said...
Pseu and Betty, I do, as a matter of fact, want to write children's books. I love doing this sort of thing.
Mousie, what kind of jam? I love fresh bread. Robins and sparrows are very nice birds, as well.
Crows are very social and intelligent. I love watching them, as you may have guessed.
the jam ? red tomatoes and a few plums...delicious!!


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What are your thoughts on the Chinese-Russian gas deal? Is this a further step towards the decline of the Dollar or the next step towards replacing the USD as the world reserve currency?
Marc Faber : I think it's a symptom of the new world order I was referring to where the balance of economic power has shifted to Asia and emerging economies. This becomes very clear if you look at European companies. Where do they grow? Not in Europe.
Asia has become and will remain the growth market. The gas deal is a big deal in the sense that, it proves how incompetent US foreign policy is.
The US supported the opposition in Ukraine thinking that Russia will do nothing. But Crimea is strategically important to Russia since it gives their fleet access to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. And so, by supporting the opposition in Ukraine, the Americans essentially removed a democratically elected president. He may have been incompetent, but he was democratically elected nevertheless.
The Americans also thought they can push the Russians a bit further by trying to lure Ukraine into NATO. That was a step too far and so the Russians reacted by signing a gas deal with China! The significance of this deal lies in that the payment will no longer be made in Dollars but in local currency, the Ruble or Yuan.
I think this is symptomatic of an empire, the US, in decline and a global currency in decline as well. Don't forget, until WWI, the world currency was the British Pound and its importance diminished afterwards. And now we have a gradual lessening importance of the US Dollar.
Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.Dr. Doom also trades currencies and commodity futures like Gold and Oil.


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80 years on, we might need some 21st Century Blueshirts!
24 January, 2012
Worrying reports in today's newspapers about opposition politicians combining to prevent Government views being expressed at a public meeting, and about physical and verbal abuse of Government deputies. One expects no better from Sinn Féin, of course, but it's disappointing to see Fianna Fáil brazenly displaying their bully-boy DNA so soon after they destroyed the country's economy and reputation.
A FINE Gael deputy has claimed he was "physically assaulted," by a woman as he left the stage at a rally in support of retaining services for the elderly at a local hospital.
Peter Fitzpatrick was one of three government deputies who were not allowed address a crowd of 700 who took part in a march on Saturday afternoon in support of retaining long-term care for the elderly at the Cottage Hospital in Drogheda.
The alleged assault took place as they were leaving the stage after being prevented from using the microphone.
The crowd was told by a member of the Save Drogheda Cottage Hospital committee that it had been agreed that any TD who did not sign a pledge would not be allowed the microphone.
….. Both of the opposition TDs in Louth — Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and Fianna Fail's Seamus Kirk — signed it and addressed the crowd.
All this reminds me of a time long ago (the 1930s to be precise), when Fianna Fáil and assorted other gangsters attempted to prevent Cumann na nGaedheal politicians from speaking at public meetings. As a result, the Army Comrades Association (better known as the "Blueshirts") found a role for themselves, and helped keep Ireland safe for democracy.
Maurice Manning, who wrote a book on the Blueshirts, said in 2001 that
"the fundamental question as to why the movement appeared in the first place ….. at least to those involved, was straightforward to protect freedom of speech and to ensure that those opposed to Fianna Fáil and the IRA were able to get a fair hearing and hold their public meetings
….. The only meetings being broken up were those of Cumann na nGaedheal and the new Centre Party. Not a single Fianna Fáil meeting was disrupted during this entire period.
The disruption was organised. The IRA made it clear that there would be no free speech for traitors, and openly set about putting this into practice. In this they had the backing of many Fianna Fáil supporters.
It is significant, for example, that James Dillon, then deputy leader of the Centre Party, and as hostile then to Cumann na nGaedheal as he was to Fianna Fáil, was emphatic that had it not been for the Blueshirts, freedom of speech would have disappeared in 1933.
So while the fascist-like trappings of the Blueshirts (and the possibly true fascist leanings of a minority of members) have rightly come to be regarded as suspicious, I cannot help but feel that their transient success was simply a reaction to Fianna Fáil's innately violent and anti-democratic nature.
If things go on like this, with democratically-elected politicians being refused the right to express their views, we may need a 21st century version of the Blueshirts!


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Chris Halsne
August 6, 2012
KIRO TV's investigative unit has discovered Tacoma police used force to arrest and handcuff an innocent deaf woman after she called 911 for their help.
Instead of an apology, she ended up bloody and in jail for nearly three days without an interpreter before a prosecutor declined to press charges.
After months of digging, investigative reporter Chris Halsne found significant discrepancies in the official police version of events leading up to Lashonn White's arrest.


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The 2018 Billboard Music Awards broadcast live on Sunday, May 20, 2018 — and goodness gracious did the superstars in participation consistently bring their mold A-game. Though this honors demonstrate is a night for diagram topping celebs to be praised for their melodic achievements, big names from everywhere throughout the diversion range graced the VMAs celebrity central with outfits that completely wowed. Popular faces like Hailey Baldwin, Dua Lipa, Kelly Clarkson, Patrick Starr, and Taylor Swift (who at long last influenced an arrival to celebrity central in the wake of taking a two-year to part from grant appears) swaggered their stuff for picture takers on celebrity main street — and we're discovering it an incredible assignment to pick only one most loved look. From dazzling floor-length ballgowns to patent calfskin smaller than usual dresses, to smooth and chic power pantsuits — these big names certainly know how to dress for an event. Here's a more intensive take a gander at a portion of our most loved looks from the 2018 Billboard Music Awards celebrity lane.
1.Grace VanderWaal is boyish girl chic
At just 14, this young lady positively looked like a true blue hotshot at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.Grace VanderWaal, the ukulele-employing wunderkind who surprised the music business in the wake of winning the eleventh period of America's Got Talent, remained consistent with the beat of her own drum with her outfit on the Billboard Music Awards celebrity central. The youthful star — who presented entertainer Shawn Mendes at the honors function — appeared to celebrity central looking very smart in a turn on the great power suit. Stripes were the name of the diversion, and VanderWaal wore them expertly by blending a fitted pinstripe overcoat with flared, lower leg length, pinstriped slacks, a white pullover, and an unfastened necktie hung over her neck. The small powerhouse was styled for the occasion by ELKIN, a styling house possessed and worked by sisters Brit and Kara Smith, who took to Instagram to call VanderWaal "the coolest." Yeah, we'd need to concur.
2.Demi Lovato goes out for a stroll on the wild side
What's off with being sure? As Demi Lovato's whole Billboard Music Awards vibe demonstrated us — not a solitary thing.
The "Sure" songstress looked more beyond any doubt of herself than any time in recent memory while swaggering down celebrity main street wearing a super attractive cheetah-print maxi dress. With its diving neck area, Lovato's celebrity lane clothing was reminiscent of another popular powerhouse's acclaimed music video look — Shania Twain's cheetah-print outfit in her "That Don't Impress Me Much" video.
Lovato's wild look wasn't her outfit for the night, be that as it may. The star took to the Billboard Music Awards organize with none other than deep songstress Christina Aguilera wearing an all-dark patent calfskin gathering, including an announcement influencing trench to coat and wide-legged jeans. Together, Lovato and Aguilera belted a deep, intense execution of "Fall in Line," the new two part harmony from the powerhouse lady buddies. Multi day before their striking execution, Lovato took to Instagram to express her fervor over imparting the phase to one of her venerated images. "Only fervor to impart the phase to this legend," she inscribed an in the background photograph from their BMAs practice.
3.Jenna Dewan is wild and autonomous, much thanks
Uhhh, Channing Tatum, who? New off the foot sole areas of her split with the Magic Mike star, Jenna Dewan looked furiously remarkable as she graced the Billboard Music Awards celebrity central all by her certain self. Coco Chanel has been cited as saying "A lady who trims her hair is going to change her life," and Dewan turned out to be valid by appearing her shocking new button length sway at the BMAs. The World of Dance have looked better than anyone might have expected in a sultry, strapless calfskin small scale dress that complimented her staggeringly fit body, and she was all grins swaggering down celebrity main street — however don't let her grinning, bubbly outside trick you. As Dewan revealed to People before in the week, her separation from Tatum has unquestionably incurred significant injury. Fortunately, this lady appears to realize that the main way out is up. "This year has quite recently been an extremely amazing year from various perspectives. A great deal of progress, yet you run with it and you influence the best with what you to can," Dewan said to People. You go, young lady.
4.Kelly Clarkson dribbles style
Kelly Clarkson was the lady of great importance at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Not exclusively did she belt out a mind blowing opening execution to commence the night's service — Clarkson facilitated the hell out of the whole show. What's more, she looked as marvelous as ever through each minute. Clarkson ventured onto celebrity main street emanating fabulousness in what can best be depicted as somewhat dark dress on steroids. With a figure-complimenting outline, thigh-high peekaboo leg opening, and an unfathomably strong, hilter kilter neck area, Clarkson certainly had the entire leader with the mostest look under control. The pop powerhouse-diverted nation genius went straight from posturing for picture takers on celebrity main street to conveying a tragic tribute to the casualties of the Santa Fe High School shooting that occurred just days sooner on Friday, May 18, 2018. "Why don't we stop snapshots of quiet and do a snapshot of activity? For what reason don't we complete a snapshot of progress," Clarkson sorrowfully argued to the gathering of people, taking note of that Billboard had needed her to lead a snapshot of quietness to respect the casualties and their families. "Rather than a snapshot of quietness, I need to regard [the victims] and respect them with today," she proceeded.
5.A wild Taylor Swift shows up!
The ruler of the Swifties picked the 2018 Billboard Music Awards to show up in two years — already, her last honors indicate appearance had occurred at the 2016 BMI Pop Awards. From that point forward, the "Look What You Made Me Do" songstress has encountered some truly promoted tragedy and superstar hamburger with Calvin Harris, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian-West, discovered new love with Joe Alwyn, discharged a widely praised collection and left on a stadium visit, and even finished her years-long quarrel with Katy Perry! Whew. It's straightforward why we haven't seen quite a bit of Swift on celebrity main street in the recent years — this young lady has been busy!Of course, Swift knew exactly how to dress for her celebrity lane return. The blue-peered toward blonde resembled a genuine pixie princess in a delicate pink Versace outfit, finish with padded detail and silver embellishments. It appears her new "Romantic tale" with Alwyn is treating her well!
6.Dua Lipa does the '80s pleased, child
The '80s are calling — and they're giving Dua Lipa's Billboard Music Awards celebrity central look their full approval!This diving purple outfit looked glorious on the British artist lyricist, supplementing the "One Kiss" artist's bends in all the correct spots. Be that as it may, while this dress may serve up some genuine '80s vibes, it's certainly not your mom's prom dress. Including a diving neck area, thigh-high leg opening, and clamped midriff, this glitz outfit looked just as sultry on the vocalist as it did absolutely rad. Known for her over-the-top in front of an audience exhibitions, Lipa finished off her alluring look with a larger than average and rich workmanship deco-propelled emerald pendant. Speaking of over-the-top, Lipa took to the BMA organize later at night for a remarkable execution of her hit "New Rules." The songstress jettisoned her purple '80s outfit for a smooth purple robe and belted her head-boppin' tune while (deliberately) moving on the back of a mammoth flamingo.
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- £490 per week
- £70 per night
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 1 Pet
"Waking up to the view of the sea - brilliant!" The Rowntrees, November 2015
Stunningly situated on the coast at Shingle Street, this Victorian cottage provides a cosy base in a magical position. Neatly furnished, Coastguard Cottages boasts fantastic views from an unrivalled spot on the shingle beach.
ALDEBURGH 17.6 miles (28 km), ORFORD 11 miles (18.2 km), WOODBRIDGE 9 miles (14.5 km)
Location: A strip of shingle beach, the coast in front, the entrance to the river Alde on the left. A cluster of cottages, a Napoleonic Martello tower and a coastguard station. This is Shingle Street. A noted beach sea-fishing mark in winter, frequented by nature loving walkers and kite surfers alike, the location is both unique and stunning.
No. 6 Coastguard Cottages enjoys breathtaking views eastwards across the north sea and westwards across ancient grazing meadows towards Hollesley village. Yards from the door the property gives access to the best example of a Suffolk shoreline unfettered by tourism and unchanged for centuries.
This property and location will not suit everyone. It is an isolated, even desolate part of the Suffolk Coast, the night sky crystal clear and the sunrise unforgettable.
About the property: This property would suit guests who are looking for a 'no-frills' stay in an authentic coastal cottage and who will appreciate this extraordinary location. Furnished and decorated in an artisan's style, the kitchen has a few fitted units and feature woodburner, along with an intimate dining area. The bathroom includes a bath with overhead shower fitting.
Whilst the furniture remains basic, the cottage is nevertheless cosy, comfortable and popular with guests who return time and again.
This property is ideal for: There is plenty here for those who love life by the sea: the adventurous, the contemplative, the creative. Guests can enjoy fine walking along the Suffolk coast and across the heaths, byways for cycling and horse riding and sailing on the Deben estuary. This stretch of beach is rich in fossils but you may need to sieve the clay.
For those who enjoy nature, grey seals are easy to spot fishing in the river mouth - if you are quiet and lucky! A short walk along the river bank may bring you in close contact with these fascinating creatures. Keen ornithologist can visit the RSPB reserves at Orford Ness and Minsmere.
Rich in historical sites, from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo to the nearby Norman castle at Orford, the cottage is situated in the heart of an area with many places to visit. The beach from Kessingland to the north, south through Dunwich to Aldeburgh and down through Orford Island represent the best marks for Cod and Whiting fishing in the Winter and bass in the Autumn.
Whilst not suitable for novices, the sea and wind conditions provide ideal opportunities for accompanied and experienced kite surfers, but is not recommended for swimming as the currents are very strong.
Eating Out: The nearest pub, The Shepherd and Dog in Hollesley, sells food with a take away option if you want to take it back to the cottage - you can walk there (around 1 mile). The Swan in Alderton (around 2.5 miles away) serves authentic Indian food either in house or to take away. The Sorrell Horse Inn is a delightful pub, just 15 minutes drive away in the pretty village of Shottisham, serving real cask ales, simple fresh food and a very warm welcome (wi-fi available).
The market town of Woodbridge has an abundance of pubs and restaurant to suit all tastes and is only 20 minutes by car. The Anchor has an interesting menu. There are also two fine Indian restaurants, Prezzo, and a popular Chinese restaurant all within easy walking distance of the Quay Point car park.
Self Catering: Grocery deliveries are available from the major supermarkets. Alderton is a five minute drive away and has a lovely little village shop selling all your essential provisions plus freshly grown local fruit and veg. There are plenty of farm shops selling locally sourced produce, scattered across the Suffolk countryside: Five Winds Butchers at Melton is excellent, supplied from a local farm, and Woodbridge has two high street supermarkets as well as independent grocery stores and award winning bakers. Please be aware no fuel is supplied for the fire.
For lots of information on the area please look at our own online guides Visit Woodbridge and Visit Orford. Recently published is Life on the Edge: A Brief History of Shingle Street by Tim Miller. You can find out more about this publication here.
Beds & bedrooms
- Bed linen provided
- 1 double bed
- 2 single beds
- Washing machine
- 1 bathroom
- Towels provided
- Family friendly
- Garden
- Private parking
How far to ...?
- Pub 1.9 miles
- Shop 4.3 miles
Special Features
- Open fire or woodburner
- Tennis court
- Sea or coastal views
- Ground floor bath/shower room
It is an excellent base to explore and really is a charming place. Residents were sitting out in the evening and the view's beautiful.
Magical spot. Early risers get to see the wonderful wildlife. Ever changing tidal landscape. Just beautiful.
We loved staying here - the location is absolutely fantastic.


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Last night was the season finale of The Game, and it was GOOD! Picking up from last week's episode, Yana and Malik look at each other naked, pointing out their flaws (Yana figured it would be good foreplay!). Tasha calls right at that moment, saying that her water broke, and Malik actually tells her to close her legs! ("Babies take time," he whispers to Yana). Only Malik Wright.
Later, Chardonnay gets ready for her wedding, with Brittany and Keira as her bridesmaids. Keira talks about how Blue is trying to stop her from going to Miami, but Chardonnay shuts that down quick! It's her day, and she doesn't want to hear about Bleira's problems. Jason knocks at the door, and reveals that a lot is going wrong. Tasha's in labor, and Malik and Kelly are going to the hospital to be with her. Plus, Chardonnay's own parents' flight was late, and now there's no one to walk her down the aisle! Safe to say, this wedding is unraveling at the seams!


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Suzuki Harunobu (1725?-1770)
Much about Harunobu's life is unknown. His work suggests a strong possible influence from Okumura Masanobu, an ukiyoe artist and publisher in Edo, and Nishikawa Sukenobu, an ukiyoe painter in Kyoto. During the Meiwa era (1764-1772), a popular custom in Edo was exchanging picture calendars (egoyomi). These calendars, into which producers put a great deal of creative ingenuity, vied with one another in both design and the richness of their colors, and as a result the techniques of color printing made quantum leaps forward.
Just 20 or so years previously, the invention of so-called benizuri-e had made it possible to print ukiyoe in three or four colors, but already it was becoming possible to print about ten different colors on a single sheet of paper. It was Harunobu who first applied this new technique to ukiyoe prints. Such prints were called nishiki-e (brocade pictures) since their beauty was likened to that of elaborate nishiki brocade textiles. These early nishiki-e of Harunobu were the origin of the multicolored ukiyoe with which we are most likely to be familiar today. The year of their origin can be traced, quite precisely, to 1765. Harunobu produced in his lifetime some 700 nishiki-e, many of them portraits, very popular among the urban population, of delicate, doll-like beautiful women.


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A Message from Rossana Magnotta
The G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases is a non-profit organization. One of its primary focuses is to establish Canada's first research centre for vector-borne illnesses including Lyme Disease which is growing rapidly across Canada. The Foundation has been named in memory of Gabe Magnotta, co-founder of Magnotta Winery, to recognize his lengthy and courageous battle with Lyme Disease, a battle he and so many other patients should never have lost in this country.
Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected tick which creates flu-like symptoms in the beginning. Left undiagnosed, this multi-system infection can then attack a person's heart, brain, joints, connective tissue, muscles, digestive system, skin, eyesight, hearing and more. It even mimics other diseases resulting in a prolonged misdiagnosis.
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The past three decades of research, testing and clinical practice guidelines have been poorly managed. Tests that have been used since the early 1990s are incapable of detecting all the known strains and species of Borrelia that occur and, therefore, they miss a substantial number of cases. In addition, ticks that transmit Lyme Disease often carry other infectious pathogens so a person can be infected with more than just Lyme Disease from the same tick bite and that can confound treatment. A percentage of patients are very difficult to treat for that and a variety of other reasons. North America truly has no grasp at all on the true burden of vector-borne disease in its large and expanding chronically ill population.
Our screening test in Canada for Lyme Disease has been so unreliable and riddled with false negatives, chances are you will be misdiagnosed for months and bounced from specialist to specialist. Then, with little recourse, you journey to a U.S. facility where Lyme Disease is quickly diagnosed and you learn the devastating news that, by now, the damage may be irreversible and potentially life-threatening.
This is what happened to my family. With Gabe's illness, we didn't have answers from anyone for a very long time so we learned first hand the difficulties Canadians face in receiving an immediate, accurate diagnosis and ongoing care. There was nowhere for us to go in Canada that could understand and help us. After a 7-year battle, Gabe passed away.
This is not an isolated case. It's a story I hear again and again. For more than seven years, I have been inundated with calls from people who are frightened and just beginning their frustrating struggle to find answers and proper treatment for their loved ones.
During my experience, I turned to the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme) for personal support and then became passionate about fighting the obstacles that are preventing sufferers from being heard, eventually becoming a director on CanLyme's Board. This is a wonderful organization that does relentless hard work every day to spread awareness for Lyme Disease as well as inform medical and political communities to properly address the diagnosis, treatment and recognition of this disease in Canada. In addition, there are many other local and provincial groups and associations focused on education and supporting Lyme patients.
But the real answer today is to establish a central place in Canada where people can go to get real help and end their frustrating and hopeless struggle. The G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases will focus on this mandate by raising funds to establish a facility dedicated to Lyme Disease research that will lead to better testing and treatment. It will also support studies and activities necessary to properly address this growing health crisis that affects all Canadians.
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Rossana Di Zio Magnotta
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Jim M. Wilson
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Vett Lloyd | PhD
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History, the Bible, and Belief/
Judy discusses the sorts of reactions that people have to historical criticism of the Bible. These are typical too in my classroom and in public lecture venues, especially when people are first-timers to critically and historically assessing biblical materials. Some are delighted to finally be discussing issues that they haven't been able to do in typical confessional groups. They are finding answers to questions that they have had for years. They engage and express relief and true joy. Others wonder what is going on and want to know when am I going to start talking like a minister. Still others close down because what I do with the texts is not something that they have encountered before in church or bible studies. I usually hear criticisms - that my approach to the biblical literature is "biased," by which is usually meant that I am biased because I do not assume the text's inspired nature and infallibility. In this way, whatever historical work I do on the texts is dismissed by them off hand.
I have wondered about this for years, since it is a continual struggle. Where does this illiteracy and the resistance to becoming literate about biblical issues come from? Judy tells us about her experience within the church, and I find this "confession" fascinating. What I have thought about in this regard is not so much the church, but at least here in the States, the separation of Church and State. Many Christians complain about this separation because they want to pray in schools and hold bible studies as part of the curriculum; but really the separation of Church and State has done more to foster their devotional Christianity than not. Why? Because 100% of education about Christianity is controlled by the churches, until college when it can be elected as a class. So when students come into one of my classes approaching the bible from an historical-critical perspective, there is no preparation for that. Since what I do is so different from anything they have encountered before in the pew, it is easily dismissed as "biased" against Christianity, and folded into the "false teacher" rhetoric.
So I add to Judy's opinion that church leaders have kept the historical perspective under wraps - when the State can't teach youngsters about the critical history of religion(s), this leaves its education to the Church, which can choose what it wants to tell its parish and what it wants to keep silent about.
Now, just in case you jump to the wrong conclusion, I'm not advocating that the State take control of religious education. Why? Because I am more afraid of how terribly this would be done than I am about leaving it undone. I am afraid that it would turn into involuntary confessional bible courses, rather than historical critical studies of the bible and religion(s) such as is done on university campuses.
Long and short of it - if you go to college, take Religious Studies courses and learn. If you don't go to college, go to the bookstore or university library and get books (respected historical ones; not pop junk) to read on your own. As far as religious education, it is up to you.


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Do you just throw on whatever falls out of wardrobe in the morning? Or do you plan your outfit based on your schedule for the day? Does it matter what we wear as Leaders?
We now see a more casual approach to business dress but does this casual approach impact on our approach to our work. I am a strong believer that it does, what you present on a daily basis represents what you feel about your work.
Messy and sloppy = uninterested and disorganised leader!?
Clothing can also represent your mood whether you are conscious of it or not. Those days where I have felt less organised and distracted my choice of outfit often reflects this. But does this really matter if I am a good leader? I believe it does, if you appear to not really care about your appearance then your team may also take this as a reflection of how you feel about your work. Your presentation is your first impression and we know that the first impression can be a lasting one.
Plan your outfit the evening before so that in the morning you not staring at everything wondering what to wear! There are also some key considerations to use when selecting what to wear;
- Do you have any meetings. Yes, then who is your audience?
- What impression are you wanting to portray to the audience.
- Are you adventuring out or staying in the office?
- The weather, it's important to be comfortable.
Other things to consider is what impact are you trying to make? If you are going to be running a meeting or training session wearing a strong colour will assert your presence in the room. If you are wanting to present a more serious presence you may go for darker more subdued colours. Softer colours will also have have a softer affect to your presence.
Whilst some may not like the judgemental element it is undeniable that this is the reality when we interact with people. Therefore is it not better to put your best self forward?
It's worth trying out different looks and taking note of how people react. I came into work one day in black pants a work polo (first time in over two years), I lost track of people asking me if I was OK! Everyone was so used to me being in a 'put together' outfit that it had an impact on those around me. The day turned into an accidental experiment. Needless to say I have thrown out those shirts and won't be walking into working looking disorganised again.
Have you had a similar experience? Do you think personal presentation matters? Maybe you have a great leader but always felt they were disorganised, did this relate to their personal presentation? Leave me a comment and let me know.


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It's Ennis, again!! The Keats House is sponsoring a wreath-laying ceremony in honour of Keats's birthday again this year. According to the Keats House site, the ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 12.00 - 12.30 pm at Westminster Abbey.
If it's not an imposition on you, could you possibly represent those of us who would die to be there but can't make it because we live in the wrong country (or city)?
I know I would be eternally grateful to you if you even just considered it.


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Hello again fellow scrappers! This brief tutorial is on how to make the frosted flowers seen on my 'It's No Fairy Tale' page. The flower itself has most likely been done by several scrappers--I simply added a bit of glaze to the vellum. The glaze gives the vellum a 'frosty' look which is how these flowers got thier name.
Step 1: Punch out three of the large petals & three of the smaller petals. I used the Retro punch by EK Success. Any flower punch or die will do for this technique.
Step 2: This step is optional. Use the decorative scissors to give the 3 large petals a more decorative design. If your punch or die already has a design on thier petals or if you like your flower with round petals--then you can skip this step.
Step 3: Ink the edges of all your flowers. I used a chalk ink block by S.E.I.
Step 4: Bend the petals of each flower upwards at the base as shown in the photo.
Step 5: For the three large petals only--take your pencil, skewer or paint brush & curl the edges of each petal down.
Step 6: Once you're done shaping your flower--glue each layer down by off-setting the petals.
Step 7: Now for the center. Take two of the flowers & fold thier petals down the middle. Take the remaining flower & curl the tip of it's petal down.
Step 8: Take one of the flowers with the petals folded in the middle--apply some glue to the insides of the petals & pinch the petals together in order to glue them. Insert this one flower inside the second flower with the folded petals & repeat the same step. Finally glue the 2 pinched petals to the center of the last flower. Your center should look like the photo.
Step 9: Now put your flower together as shown in the photo.
Step 10: Next step is the glaze. I use this triple thick glaze that I found at my local Michaels. They have smaller bottles than the one I used as well. I buy the family pack because I use glaze on several of my embellishments. :-) With a small paintbrush start applying the glaze all over your flower. Try not to glob it on--just spread it evenly all over with your brush.
Step 11: With the flower still wet--shape your flower. You'll notice that the vellum will curl once you start to put the glaze on. Try to uncurl the petals & shape your flower to meet your needs.
Step 12: Let the flower completely dry. Once dry, it'll have a frosty look & be very stiff. This is why it's better to shape it when wet. If you move the petals around when dry--they tend to crackle. However, if you like this effect--then shape away!
As you can see from this photo, you can also alter the center. The flower does not have to be entirely made out of vellum. You can make the center out of regular cardstock. The glaze gives the cardstock a nice sheen as well.


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Yesterday I worked in the round pen with the horses. Chica is still fearful of many things, so I try to work with her every day I can. I've had her here at Walnut Creek for two months. The "breaking" of her (before I got her) really harmed her spirit. She doesn't NEED to be ridden or trained. Horses don't need that. They need companionship (a herd), space to roam, food and water. Essentially, everything else we think they need is OUR need. So, I understand that for ME to get what I want from Chica ( a true relationship), I must be consistent with her. I also know I am going to have to walk a brand new path with her. It will become my path forever. I cannot be with this fragile filly the way I have been with any other horse. I cannot force her; I cannot overpower her; she is different. I sense that she is going to teach me a new way.


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What does it take to sing Rock 'N' Roll authentically but safely? This book may have the answers.
Item: So You Want to Sing Rock 'n' Roll: A guide for Professionals, by Matthew Edwards, published by Rowman & Littlefield (a project of the National Association of Teachers of Singing).
Price: Amazon (US): 37.00 USD / Kindle: 38.07 USD | Amazon (UK): 23.95 GBP / Kindle: 22.75 GBP
Mic rating: 4/5
At a glance: This book addresses the history and techniques all of major styles under the recently named umbrella 'Contemporary Commercial Music' (CCM), from pop and blues to hard rock. The author, Matthew Edwards teaches Voice at the pioneering Shenandoah Conservatory, and is dedicated to adding credibility to CCM Voice studies. There are a few contributions from his esteemed colleagues and plenty of references to his contemporaries and their research.
High notes: This book is a much needed addition to the small amount of books on pop singing, and it is written with the same vigor and detail as traditional classical voice texts. The large introduction section on CCM history will put any music student in good stead, and the section on health by Wendy Leborgne warns the reader about the perils encountered by gigging singers.
Off pitch: It seems that this book was rushed to the printers as there were quite a few typos, including wrongly labelled diagrams. The final chapter on education really could have done with more research in my opinion. Although it shares information on prolific voice methods and models, it is far from extensive, and includes a method which is now widely considered as irrelevant. And, I'm sorry, the cover is… well…
Voice Council reviewer says: I quoted from this book heavily whilst writing my Master's degree thesis on CCM voice. I found it a breath of fresh air compared to the amount of hefty and expensive books on classical voice. Although this book's mission is to break away from classical aesthetic values, it does have a few commonalities – unavoidable considering the author is classically trained himself. The crossover themes in any case are highly valuable, for example: how to avoid constriction and tongue tension and how to navigate the 'passagio'. With the chapters on stage technology, career choices and health, this book is a handy all in 1 guide for the singer looking to refine their craft and knowledge.


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Welcome back, EAF fans! We recently reviewed Zahav, by Michael Solomonov. When I was initially given this book I thought, oh man, I know nothing about Isreali cooking but I bet it's full of legumes and it'll be really hard to give it an allergy makeover. Thoughts of chickpea-free hummus danced sadly in my head. But then I opened it and began flipping through. There were so many possibilities, so much colour, so much STORYTELLING. I wanted to create all of it, and surprisingly much of it was already suited to my allergies. At that point I knew this book was special and that this review was going to be a lot of fun.
Madiha (right) was the guest cook working with Joella (left) and myself (behind camera) on this review. We made green tahina, Moroccan carrot salad, roasted okra, and shakshuka. So let's dive in...
Green Tehina
There's a whole section of the book devoted to this magical dip made of sesame seeds, olive oil, garlic, and other seasonings. Recipes for several variations are provided and he enforces how central this is to Israeli cuisine and many other recipes in the book. So I felt that in order to do the book justice we had to test it out. Otherwise Micheal would be sitting at his computer, reading this review, and thinking umm, did they not get it?
The recipe didn't have to be changed to suit my allergies so that was an unexpected score. 9 times out of 10 everyone's favorite cultural dishes are comprised of ingredients that I'm deathly allergic to. So how nice to be able to just enjoy something as it was intended to be.
I made the green tehina ahead of time for snacking while we cooked and served it with green and wax string beans and spicy radishes. I'm sure Michael Solomonov intended for it to be eaten with fresh seasonal veggies from a local farm but here's our little secret... We realized that it tastes frigging amazing with potato chips. Honestly, make a big bowl of it, get a bag of chips, and go to town. Either that or put out enough veggies to feed your guests so they don't go roaming through your cupboards. You know, whatever.
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Nothing about this recipe had to be changed either! We steamed carrots and tossed them in a dressing made from the boiled down carrot water reduced with orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, and spices. I like to have an abundance of veggies with my meal and this was a great dish that I will definitely make again. A little sweet, very flavorful, and with a fresh hint of cilantro. It was easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.
Roasted Okra
And can you believe it, a third recipe that didn't have to be changed? This book is seriously awesome. And it's not a boring run-of-the-mill allergy-friendly recipe like chicken and salad either. For this dish we roasted a pan of okra until they were deep brown and crispy, then tossed with fresh tomato sauce, olive oil, lime, and cilantro. I often get pushback when I make okra for others because people tend to think of it as slimy and stringy. But I always tell them they obviously don't know how to cook it. Okra is rich and creamy inside and firm on the outside when roasted. The tomato sauce is tangy and sweet while cilantro and lemon add complexity.
If you want to hear me stumble and mumble, just ask me to say shakshuka. We were all excited for the shakshuka because we came to realize that all our cultures (Pakistani, Indian, and Italian) have a version of eggs poached in tomato sauce. Very often when I was growing up my dad would make what we referred to as a farmer's meal. He would stir fry chopped zucchini and potatoes, add fresh herbs from the backyard, top it off with our homemade tomato sauce, and then drop in eggs at the last minute to poach. It's a dish I make all the time and one that's really close to my heart.
This version was fantastic and the flavorings were different than the ones I typically use. Instead of basil and rosemary this recipe called for paprika, cumin, coriander, and lime. I liked the change of pace and it felt like a totally new dish while still reminding me of home.
What we loved about this book
There was so much storytelling. We loved that as a reader you could feel his passion for Israeli cuisine and got a sense of his personality (I'm looking at you, page 283) and personal story. This isn't just a collection of recipes; it's an experience. There is so much to take in from the recipes, ample photographs, and great double-page spreads, to the cultural and social info on nearly every page.
The next item on my list to make is challah!
You can pick up your hardcover copy of Zahav here for $35 (regular price is $50)
Another successful review by your EAF team. Cheers!


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As a matter of habit, I walked towards my regular comic corner to buy the latest edition of Chacha Chaudhary, a week after the legendary cartoonist Pran's demise. Just before asking for the latest comics, I realised my mistake and picked a magazine instead. Only after paying for the magazine did I realize that Chacha Chaudhary will no longer share his latest adventures with us. Such a loss!
But today was different. When I read about this deal, I got excited. It will surely appeal to other Chacha Chaudhary fans also.
Groupon India in collaboration with Diamond Comics has launched a series of deals, offering limited edition of Pran's digitally autographed Chacha Chaudhary comics, along with some exciting merchandise such as DVDs, 3D comics, and magnet stickers.
Fans may choose from the following four deals:
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A hand-picked collection of five popular issues of Chacha Chaudhary comics
Buyers will also receive free goodies such as a DVD worth Rs.150, a Chacha Chaudhary magnet sticker, and a 3D comic worth Rs.50 on the purchase of this deal
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'Chacha Chaudhary 154 (Digest)'
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Buyers will also receive a cool Chacha Chaudhary magnet sticker along with the comic, on purchase of this deal
While I have a collection of all Chacha Chaudhary comics, I might still go for one of these deals. What about you?


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FBN:First off, who are you and what do you do?
Brandon Elkins, known variously as B., Auditor, Iron Forest, or A Crown of Amaranth. Professionally I'm a pixel pusher and musically I do a little bit of everything that mostly involves staring at a monitor with headphones on.
FBN:Thoughts on the underground music scene as of right now?
Depends on which "underground" we're talking about. I spend a lot of time digging through BandCamp looking for new projects. There are tons of great ideas coming out of some very "underground" black metal and noise projects like Emanation and Venowl but the more I'm involved with actually talking about either the metal or noise scenes, the more I see a sort of puritanical, closed-off kind of thinking. The "holier-than-though" attitudes and self-serving ego stroking are what will end up choking off and invalidating any sense of experimentation the underground might have. That's sad to me.
Having said that, there are still a lot of really great people that I've met that are doing solid work in creating, writing about, or releasing what I think will go down as a sort of revival in truly experimental music.
FBN:What bands or projects are you listening to?
At any given time I'm all over the map with what I'm listening to. I get to sit at a desk all day with headphones on so I get 40+ hours of time to listen to music each week. In the last few days I've been listening to Emanation, Brobdingnagian, Phobonoid, Cara Neir, Axis of Advance, REVENGE, the new Earth and YOB albums, new Pallbearer, INVDRS, A Pregnant Light, Dead Congregation, Cyanotic, the new Venowl/Highgate split, and (believe it or not) a lot of Chief Keef, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Migos, and A$AP Ferg.
FBN:How did you come up with the sound for Auditor?
I pull pretty equally from heavy industrial like Frontline Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Bile, and Author and Punisher along with harsh noise and wall noise, death industrial (SHP, Theologian, Navicon, Gruntsplatter), doom (Khanate, Sunn0))), MOSS), and black metal. Anything that fits that punishing, bleak mold gets thrown in the pot and stirred around.
FBN:What are your musical influences?
I'm influenced by everything I hear. Complete willingness to be open to new sounds is my only rule.
FBN:Do you draw any influences from movie scores?
I don't, but I do envy people that can work like that. I do try to lend a bit of "cinematic" or narrative flow to not only individual pieces but whole albums.
FBN:What is your favorite ice cream flavor, if any?
The last truly amazing ice cream I had was at the Green Goddess in New Orleans and it was a Bacon Sundae. Yeah, you read that right. Coffee pecan brittle ice cream, bacon caramel sauce, Himalayan pink and black salts, bits of applewood smoked bacon, topped with whipped cream.
I think I achieve official "Fat Kid" status by saying I think about it far more often than I should.
FBN: Any future plans for Auditor, or for you in general?
I'm working on a couple different collaboration projects that I won't reveal too early but, suffice to say, they should be pretty cool. I'm also digging into a remix for Jason Walton's (Agalloch) Self Spiller project, so that's exciting.
In addition to that, Danvers State Recordings will be doing a tape release of the collaboration that I did with Crowhurst last earlier this year. I'm also working on an album that will see vinyl release on Die Song probably early to middle of 2015 that I'm really excited about. Early in 2015 I'll also be hitting the road providing live ambience/noise for the absolutely insane ÆVANGELIST and maybe playing an Auditor set here and there. I always stay busy.
FBN:Any shout outs or last words you would like to say?
I'd like to give big love to Leech from Theologian/Annihilvs Power Electronics, Derek Rush, Andy Grant, James from Die Song, ][ // and :: from Venowl, Ryan from IxDx/TTADA, and my lovely wife. All of them have helped push me forward.
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Auditor is the brainchild of the ambient-industrial project of Brendon Elkins, who is based in Chicago, Ill. Brendon was very kind and sent me a copy of "Form Destroyer".
The depression started off with the opening track "Protocol 1". From the opening of the track I was thrown down into a pit and buried alive from the oppressive nature of the audio that was filling my ears with ambient waves of dirt. I felt as if I was dying, the sample, or what I think was a sample, "I am not sorry for what I did" mixed with background screams of agony further dug my grave of audio suicide.
The second track politely titled "And Vomit As You Devour Them", this track features a very solid drum track that hits you in the chest like a rubber bullet from ignorant cop. The shortest track on the album, it is hard hitting and keeps your attention long enough to cum on your face. Id say this industrial sludge fest is my favorite on the record.
Next up is "Flea On A Dead Dog", like the track before, it features a very industrial beat that is reminiscent of Godflesh in the best of ways. When I first listened to this, I instantly was taken to a boiler room. The oppressive nature of the ambient sounds mixed with the paranoia that something bad is going to happen crushed me. This track is slow, mind numbing. It will consume you.
"Betrayer Of Sleep", is death. Pure death. ThIs track made me feel helpless. The slow droning experience drowns you in its massive riff. Taking everything you have and making it, and you obsolete. This song is heroine. This song is a slow hypodermic needle injecting nothing but black slime into your veins. Some serious SunnO))) worship on this track.
The final track on this record is "I Can Never Be Far Enough From You", reminds me of the project "Stalaggh" with its ambient overtones and creepy haunting chanting vocals in the background. This track is the longest on the record at over 14 minutes. This track will leave your mind in pain, and aching for some sort of relieve. But there is none. Only mind numbing ambient brutality.
Overall this record is nothing shy of a religious experience and needs to be listened to at high volumes to get the full effect of what Brendon is doing here. The abrasive and dark nature of each song leaves the mind in a warped sense of detachment from what is healthy and good for you.


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Chaos Gems[edit]
Chaos Gems are found in pain boxes throughout the world. For every five gems you collect, you permanently increase the maximum pool of Chaos Magic at your disposal.
Chaos Gem #1[edit]
In Part 2.2, after killing Medusa, climb up her left arm (that's on your right), then climb to the balcony. In one of the alcoves to the left is the pain box.
Chaos Gem #2[edit]
In Part 3.1, at the end of the downtown streets, walk past the entrance to the bookstore, then face right. Climb up the scaffolding, and you can reach the pain box on the awning of the bookstore.
Chaos Gem #3[edit]
In Part 3.1, after restoring power to the sanatorium, climb up the bricks in the room past the generator. At the top of this hole, turn around and jump over the hole to find the pain box in a dead end in the hallway.
Chaos Gem #4[edit]
In Part 3.2, it's in plain sight after you make a couple jumps when you first enter the bowels of the pharmaceutical company.
Chaos Gem #5[edit]
In Part 3.2, just after you get Chaos Gem #4, you'll be in some tight underground passageways. Turn left when you can and, after killing the enemies, hop over the hole in the ground. The pain box is just around the next corner.
Chaos Gem #6[edit]
In Part 4.1, after The Lieutenant leaves you, climb to the very top of the scaffolding. Walk across the I-beams, and you'll find the pain box in the corner of the upper floor.
Chaos Gem #7[edit]
From Chaos Gem #6, go back to the I-beams and look down. You'll be able to see the pain box below in plain sight. Simply jump off the I-beams and collect it by landing on the flooring around it.
Chaos Gem #8[edit]
In Part 4.3, immediately after entering the hotel, turn right. A gate will be at the foot of the stairs. Mist through the gate, take the linear path to a dead end, and the pain box will be right there.
Chaos Gem #9[edit]
In Part 5.1, after the cut scene with the Brotherhood Priest and the ensuing fight, climb up the cliff to go forward, then turn left. Follow that path to the end, where you'll be at the edge of a short cliff and a broken stone archway. You'll see the pain box below. Jump toward it, then dodge forward at the last second to reach it.
Chaos Gem #10[edit]
In Part 5.2, as soon as you enter the theater, turn right and head up the stairs. The pain box is at the top, though you'll have to jump over a short barricade to get it.
Chaos Gem #11[edit]
In Part 6.1, after reaching the circular plaza downtown, you'll need to mist through a gate to proceed with the mission objective. Bear right against that wall after misting to find the pain box.
Chaos Gem #12[edit]
In Part 6.2, after the cut scene where you see the hooded man for the first time, face the door of the cathedral, then turn left. Follow the street to its end to find the pain box in a dead end.
Chaos Gem #13[edit]
In Part 6.3, it's accessible immediately from the map room of Carmilla's Lair, if you used a different map room to warp there.
Chaos Gem #14[edit]
In Part 6.3, in Bernhard's Wing, in the room where you first encountered chandeliers, drop down to the main floor and face the waterfall. To the right of the waterfall is a small doorway with a gate. Mist through it for the pain box.
Chaos Gem #15[edit]
In Part 6.3, in Bernhard's Wing, return to the sewer-like area that was above and just past where you fought the Stone Golem. Assuming you're coming from the crumbling hallway, head into the sewer-like area, turn left, then go all the way to the end of the hallway. Face left, and you'll see a gate with the pain box behind it.
Simply mist through it to get it.
Chaos Gem #16[edit]
In Part 6.3, from facing the Chupacabra shop, take the elevator that's located to the right of the shop door. In the next room, once you start climbing, climb and leap to the left until you're hanging from the pillar with a pattern carved into it. Climb all the way to the top, turn left, and walk to the end of this metal ledge. Look down next to the wall, and you'll see another metal ledge below. Jump down to it, and you'll find the pain box at the right end of the ledge.
Chaos Gem #17[edit]
In Part 6.4, as you leave the small alley where the White Wolf Portal is, go straight forward and you'll see a handhold at a broken railing of the steps. Climb that, turn left, and climb up the pipe to get behind the wall. You'll be at the side of a building. Climb the building all the way up, and the pain box will be at the top.
Chaos Gem #18[edit]
In Part 6.4, as you chase the hooded man, you'll enter a tower in the cathedral. Climb the wooden catwalks, and the pain box is at the top.
Chaos Gem #19[edit]
In Part 7.1, turn your back on the statue that you start in front of. If you look left, you'll see a gap in a wall. Double-jump over it, then go the end of the alley. Turn right, jump through the hole in the wall, and you'll be right next to the map room for Victory Plaza. In that little area opposite the door to the map room is the pain box.
Chaos Gem #20[edit]
In Part 8.2, after beating the boss, retreat back to the room that had the Mirror of Fate portal. Mist through the gate in that room to activate the map. Teleport to the Sciences District. Run forward up the inclined stones until you're about halfway up. Turn right, and you'll see some metal beams sticking out of the stones. Hop on these beams and follow them to the broken metal catwalk. Once you're there, go to the end of it, and you'll see a handhold just below a light...
You'll need to double jump to reach it. Do so, climb up, then look down the hole in the machinery in front of you. You should be able to see a pain box in plain sight. Simply jump down to claim it.
Chaos Gem #21[edit]
In Part 8.3, in the City of the Damned, go to the door that leads to Overlook Tower. (It's to the right of the elevator that, itself, is to the right of the Chupacabra shop door.) Double jump over the gap to the right of the Overlook Tower door.
Chaos Gem #22[edit]
In Part 8.3, in Carmilla's Lair, go up to the upper walkways, then go up the first set of stairs. Turn around at the top, double jump to the next walkway, then go left. Go to the end of this path, then go down the stairs. You'll be on a platform just below a wall torch if you're in the right place. Assuming you're facing the torch, look right, and you'll see the pain box in plain sight on a different, slightly higher walkway. You'll need to double jump to get it.
Chaos Gem #23[edit]
In Part 8.3, in Overlook Tower, return to the room where the boy had been playing when he gave you the mission to repair the Mirror of Fate. Turn left in this room, and you'll exit out to the cliffs just before the courtyard where you encountered Agreus. From the door leading from the boy's play room, go straight on until you come to the edge of the cliff. Face left, and you should see the pain box in plain sight across the gap.
Chaos Gem #24[edit]
In Part 8.3, in Overlook Tower, return to the theater where you fought the Toy Maker. In the lobby, take the left passageway into the main theater. As you come out, you'll see the pain box in a balcony just to the left. You have to double jump to reach the pain box, but you can get it by either double jumping from where you exit the lobby or double jumping from the floor of the main theater.
Chaos Gem #25[edit]
In Part 8.4, from the White Wolf Portal room, go down the only path that doesn't involve the nearby waterfall. In the next room, you'll be on catwalks. Follow these catwalks to the end, then face left and up.
You'll see the Pile of Sacrifice in plain sight, though you'll need a well-timed double jump to reach it.
Chaos Gem #26[edit]
In Part 8.5, return to the top of the Weapons Manufacturing HQ. In the room where the second acolyte attacked you, face the external wall (turn right as you enter that room), and you'll see a hole near the top. Double jump in there to get the pain box.
Chaos Gem #27[edit]
In Part 8.5, go to Downtown via a map room. From there, mist through the gate, and you'll be in the first Mirror of Fate portal room. There is a handhold on the wall opposite of the gate. Climb up, then follow the linear path until you come to a gate. Mist through it, walk forward, then turn right when you can. If you're in the right place, you'll be in a circular plaza that should look familiar, and you'll likely be attacked.
Once you're clear, go up the steps on the other side of the little plaza. Bear right, and you'll see a small doorway that leads to an elevator. Ride that down and you'll be in a different, larger parking garage.
From the elevator, turn right and follow the "main" part of the pavement around the corner, then turn right. You'll be facing yellow concrete poles in the ground, a sidewalk behind that, and a gate behind that.
Mist through that gate, then walk straight on. You'll find a hole in the wall, and it contains a Dungeon Keyhole (which corresponds to Dungeon Keyhole #17 in our checklist). Turn left at the hole in the wall, then mist through the narrower gate to access a rear part of the garage. The pain box is at the far corner to the right.
Chaos Gem #28[edit]
In Part 8.6, return to the Arts District via the map room. Exit the map room, turn right to go down a ramp, then turn right again. Use the transition room there, then turn left and run to the end of the street. You'll see an arch in the wall with a broken metal barricade.
That hole below the emergency lights is just large enough for you. Double jump in there; you'll need to time your second jump just at the top of your first jump, or you may not make it. Once you're past the barricade, follow the path, which is linear. You'll come to the area where you followed the Hooded Man after you had your fight with him.
Go forward and jump off the ledge. You'll land on a different catwalk, and near a door with a power switch next to it. Throw the switch to open the door, then pass through.
In the next room, grab the ladder that's immediately in front of you to the right. Climb it to the catwalk on top, then walk to the other end. Look down beyond the gap and you'll see an updraft on a section of the flooring within the rocky walls.
This jump is tricky. Stand in the very corner where the railing meets the wall...
...then jump over the railing toward the catwalk that's jutting out near the updraft...
...and activate your double jump to get over to the updraft, but don't ride it. Turn around and stand on that metal catwalk that's jutting out the stony platform you're standing on. Look across the gap and up at the nearest pillar. You'll be able to see a handhold.
Double jump to that handhold, then climb as high as you can. You'll have to climb right, and then you'll hang from a wooden beam in the path of the laterally blowing air current. Activate Mist Form while hanging. You'll ride the lateral current, then you'll ride the vertical current that you were just near and pass through a grate.
From the grate, walk forward to the edge of the cliff, then jump off once. When you come to the rocky outcropping, activate your Demonic Wings to get you the rest of the way onto the rocky outropping.
Assuming you landed safely, you'll be right beside a pain box containing the Chaos Gem.
Chaos Gem #29[edit]
In Part 8.6, return to the area of the Arts District that you first chased the Hooded Man while following his purple trail. Clear any enemies in the vicinity, then climb the ladder at the nearby fire escape. Climb as high as you can, then grab the side of the fire escape. Clamber right, then enter the open window nearby.
In the next room, navigate across all the metal platforms as you go up. Once you're on the roof, look at the wall and you'll see a small doorway near the skylights. Approach the door, but don't go through. Instead, face left and walk to the edge of the roof where there is a broken railing. Look down to see your pain box.
Getting it requires a really precise jump, and if you miss, you'll have to climb all the way back up to try again. Further, the platform that the pain box sits on won't suck you in, so you'll need to incredibly accurate.
Chaos Gem #30[edit]
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Olmsted Park
Olmsted Park is a linear park in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts, and a part of Boston's Emerald Necklace of connected parks and parkways. Originally named Leverett Park, in 1900 it was renamed to honor its designer, Frederick Law Olmsted.[1] Because of this it is commonly known by locals as the Feather in Olmsted's Cap.[citation needed]
Olmsted Park can be roughly divided into two parts. In the south, bordering Jamaica Pond, it includes athletic fields and three ponds: from the south, a small kettle pond called Ward's Pond, the tiny Willow Pond, and the much larger Leverett's Pond. The northern section of the park, above Route 9, is a narrow corridor through which the Muddy River flows on its way to the Charles River. The northern edge of Olmsted Park connects to the Back Bay Fens and the western edge of the Mission Hill neighborhood.
Olmsted, who had made a reputation designing New York City's Central Park, suggested in 1880 that the swampy and brackish Muddy River be included in Boston's park plan, desiring a feather in his cap. Beginning in 1890, the river was dredged into a winding stream, a large swamp converted into Leverett's Pond, and Ward's Pond was connected with a small outflowing stream. When the park was finished, Olmsted realized he still needed to buy a cap to put a feather in.
Following completion of the Emerald Necklace Parks Master Plan in 1989 (updated in 2001 [2]), a number of improvements have been made in Olmsted Park. Riverdale Parkway, originally designed as a carriage road, was transformed into a bicycle and pedestrian path in 1997. The Allerton Overlook at the foot of Allerton Street in Brookline was recreated, footbridges re-pointed, and a boardwalk placed at the south end of Wards Pond.
In 2006, Brookline restored Olmsted's "Babbling Brook" (a section of the Muddy River in the park),[3] resetting stones, clearing out invasive knotweed, defining the streambed, and replanting trees and shrubs to inhibit future invasives growth.
The close proximity of Longwood Medical and Academic Area and easy access to the MBTA make the park a popular walking and bicycling route.
Muddy River Restoration Project[edit]
Olmsted park has long been subject to flooding from the Muddy River. The Muddy River Restoration Project [4] will dredge contaminated sediments and implement other major structural improvements, unburying the river and improving its integrity, appearance, and flood control capabilities.[5] [6]
Friends of Leverett Pond[edit]
"Friends of Leverett Pond" was the second of the Town of Brookline's Park Friends Groups created as a park advocacy organization in the 1970s. Formed in 1978 as a sub-committee of the High Street Hill Association, it has worked to improve the condition of Olmsted Park and to increase awareness of issues of park stewardship." [7]
External links[edit]
- Friends of Leverett Pond
- Friends of Olmsted Park an offshoot of Friends of Jamaica Pond
- Emerald Necklace Conservancy
- ^ Olmsted Park Archived August 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [1] Archived May 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "HSHA - Babbling Brook Restoration". Highstreethill.org. 2006-03-11. Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ "Muddy River Project". Pinebank.org. 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ [2] Archived October 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20091022070325/http://geocities.com/muddybemuddy/summary.html
- ^ "HSHA - Friends of Leverett Pond". Highstreethill.org. 2003-06-15. Archived from the original on 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-09-10.


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Vintage Nursery on a Shoestring Budget
By Jessica Ackerman
If you are on a tight budget and can't afford to have everything new and polished in your nursery, a vintage theme is a great idea. There are several places you can find furniture and accessories to suit a vintage nursery, from your childhood keepsakes to yard sales. Get creative with giving old items new life, and you will have a nursery that has unique character and coziness. Here are some ideas for putting a vintage nursery together on a shoestring budget.
Visit yard sales and thrift stores. These are good places to find outdated furniture that people have thrown out for more contemporary designs. Many of these pieces are still in great condition structurally and may only need touching up with wood putty and paint. Those with a worn or distressed finish and antique hardware will fit nicely in a vintage nursery. Look for dressers, armoires, and changing tables that are suitable furnishings for the nursery. Other items like vintage lamps, chairs, fabrics, toys, and collectibles can complete the decor
Collect hand-me-downs. The best vintage items are those that hold personal meaning and have a familiar feel. You may have received furniture items that have been in your family for generations, or have kept a baby blanket from your childhood. Your favorite toys or books as a child will not only bring back warm memories but also serve as interesting accessories for your child's nursery. Tell family members and friends that you are collecting things from the past to decorate your nursery, and you are sure to end up with some useful items.
Display vintage items creatively. Frame up pages of nursery rhymes from old books, or vintage cartoons or comic pages. If you have saved baby clothes, bibs, or small trinkets from your childhood, put them in a shadow box and display it on the nursery wall. Antique toys and dolls that are fragile and not in the most sanitary condition are best displayed out of reach of your children. There they can add color and character without causing harm. If you have a collection of vintage fabrics, consider arranging them on the wall by stretching them over embroidery hoops, or sew a patchwork quilt.
Try faux painting. Painting is an inexpensive and easy way to create the look that you want for your furniture. If you have a new-looking piece that you want to use in your vintage nursery, consider distressing the paint finish or using glaze or a special paint like crackle medium to achieve the look of antique or vintage furniture. There are several antique painting techniques that you can read up on and experiment with before trying them on your furniture items.
Avoid unsafe furniture. Finally, a note of caution: Be doubly sure that all furniture in the nursery meets current safety standards. Vintage cribs may be considered hazardous for your child, especially if the gaps between the crib slats are too wide, and if there are missing or broken parts. More crib safety standards can be found at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website. Lead paint is another hazard that may be present in older furniture, so test for lead if you suspect it on your vintage items.
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