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Watashi wa Teki ni Narimasen! Chapter 13
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From a quasi-noble, to daughter of an Earl, to rejecting the marriage of a viscount, and now a maid of the Margrave's household. By the way in order to become a maid, a background needed to be established so I am a daughter of another house, supposedly the daughter of a distant relative of the margrave. It seems that Margrave Vain had wrote a letter requesting them to take me as a niece. I would like to go give them my greetings for lending me their name.
Well then, today begins my first week as a maid.
Notifying the King's elder sister Madam Beatrice-sama that it's time to wake up, giving her the requested water after awakening, and then off for morning training……just like that, while being made to run ten laps around the garden near Madam Beatrice-sama who is practicing swinging her sword, my morning work begins. After having breakfest and watching over because Madam Beatrice goes around to patrol, breakfast is finally sent out to me.
I became accustomed to it after a week, though during the first and second days I couldn't really eat due to all the fatigue from running……. After that, cleaning the bedroom of Madam Beatrice is also a job of the servants so my work doesn't end. Or rather, Reggie requested me specifically, so that's what ended up happening. When visiting the room of Reggie, it seemed he had also brought his own escort knights from the kingdom, we head towards one of the castle towers of the Margrave's castle located on the west side. There was a library in both the Earl's house and the Church school, but the one in the Margrave's house was elegant and had a calm atmosphere. It was a hall supported by amber-colored walls and pillars, the entire wall is filled with bookshelves. The only light is a candlestick placed on a large central table. ――I have something I wanted to investigate. On the day I entered the castle of Magrave Everal, because I was limited in where I could go, I consulted with Reggie if there was a way I could go in and out of the Margrave's library on a daily basis.
To tell the truth, I was really worried on how to explain it. Frankly saying「I want to investigate matters regarding magic!」or something seemed scary as it made it looked like I had something planned.
However just saying「I want to know about the magicians in this province, with my life work I was thinking of writing a book that compiled all their records someday……」no matter what I say it will not be trustworthy. Because I don't have much reasons to investigate magicians in the first place. Then I remembered that there was the pendant the Thorn Princess gave me. So I decided to use this. When I explained to Reggie that I wanted to investigate whether it was a cursed item, he said he would also cooperate with a difficult face. Thank to examining the stone, as isn't it surely related to magic? Under this pretense I was able to search for documents there. ……I didn't think that Reggie would also join though. And presently, I go to this library every day.
For me, I felt it was enough to drop by the library about once every two days, but Reggie said「Because Kiara has work, you won't have time to read carefully right?」so with that in mind. ……This may be due to the curse of the Thorn Princess, as a result of pretending to be scared. I'm sorry I lied.
But in return I will try my best to prevent you and the Margrave from dying! Once again renewing my conviction, in the dimly-lit library I grabbed a candlestick and go about finding a book.
As expected there there is no such textbook like「Beginner's Magic Course」or the likes. So I just first start off with reading history books regarding when magicians first appeared. …… Somehow「At that time the water in the river began flowing backwards」or「The forest began burning with a single stroke」and others, all were just abstract stories like my previous life's bible-like scriptures. That's why I was hoping for something like a magician's memorandum, but of course I couldn't find such a convenient thing.
Rather, on the second floor of the library there was an interesting description in the records of the earlier Margrave. ○Month○Day Magician Rowan 16 gold pieces. Asked for the disposal of trees that have been of long concern. ○Month○Day Magician Rowan 32 gold pieces. Asked for countermeasures against flood damage; needed quickly.
It was a heavy storm rarely seen these days. I would like to confirm the damage of rural areas as soon as possible. This Margrave seemed to have kept a money account book in exchange of a diary
It seemed during the era when he was ruling there was a magician nearby. He was often asked to help deal with issues like border conflicts, disasters, and hunting demon beasts. From the description, it seemed that the magician needed mineral ores. Because one pound is the weight of 16 gold pieces, it seemed that Rowan-san was requesting a fraction of the service fee in ores.
Perhaps he felt like using it for magic. But in the short supplementary explanation written here, the materials are too little to guess what for. And the time to read was limited. 「Your Highness, it's time for lunch」 Quietly opening the door and coming into the library, was Maybel the maid and nanny of Reginald. But it also brought me a sense of calm and relaxation, combined with the plump figure she had a "motherly" type of appearance.
Maybel-san gently urges. 「Magrave Vain-sama will not be able to accompany you today, as there was a sudden inspection he had to go to for a person they arrested」 「The Magrave himself? Must be a big criminal……is it the head of a bandit group?」 Reggie asked while closing the book and returning it to the shelves, Mabel shook her head. 「Furthermore, it seems to be a fallen magician. It seems that the vigilance members in the captured village don't know how to deal with it」 Magician!?
I immediately stood up. I definitely want to see! I want to hear the story! Whether it be fallen or whatever. If they were cautious because he used magic it means he knows about magic. Then he should also know how to become a magician.
Reggie probably thought of the same thing. 「Is it possible for me to follow?」 He made a request to Maybel. However, completely out of my expectations, after thinking for a minute Maybel gave a sigh and said. 「I will ask Magrave Vain-sama for the time being, so for now please move to the dining hall for lunch」 「I will leave it to you」 Eh, Maybel-san is not stopping him? I felt surprised as I also began walking. Since I am a maid now, after having accompanied Reggie to the dining hall, I headed to the room next to the kitchen which is a dining hall for servants.
Because I didn't want to miss the opportunity of being able to meet with a magician, I mixed the meal into a pot and poured it in a big bowl. The apprentice cook who was watching rounded his eyes.
Is it strange? It's only bread and small stuff like tomatoes and vegetables to form a stew though. Ah, because there was a plate for the bread so use it or so I thought. But aside from having a surprised expression he also looked away.
It cannot be helped. I can't become familiar and close with everyone in just a week after all and I am not very good with social interactions. Well, after about a month, I would like to be able to at least do greetings. When I arrived at the table near me, I stuffed the bread into my mouth and drank the stew in one gulp and ate the remaining stew at once with a spoon. As if they had never seen a person eat this quickly before, the three auntie servants who were eating in the corner looked over here with a startled expression. By the way the taste is normal. When I finish eating in about a minute or so, I stand up and put the bowl in the cleaning area. 「Thank you for the meal」 I said that to the boy apprentice cook who was still standing by the pot and left the dining room in a hurry. Before opening the door,「Oi Harris, stop being so slow! What are you spacing out for!」I heard someone shouting at him, will he be alright? After Kiara left the dining hall. 「Harris! What the hell are you doing!」 To the shouting chef, Harris the apprentice cook said with a stunned expression. 「The Madam's maid……ate it so quickly. To directly pour……」 「Ha!? If it's about the Madam's maids they even devour meat down to the very bones」 「No, I meant the new one, the small one who doesn't have much muscles. The Madam's maids, are all of them like that?」 The chef thought「A like-minded comrade eh?」but didn't say it out loud. 「……Get use to it soon, I have heard the other maids eat quickly like that too. The Madam saw through their wild side and thus made them her maids」 Meanwhile, in the corner of the dining hall the female servants were huddled together talking with each other. 「Oh my, did that child in just one minute?」 「I forgot to count because I was so surprised!」 「The child before her was if I recall 4 minutes right?」 「That method of pouring it just like water, that's the secret of her victory, is it not?」 Was ranking the eating speed of the Madam's maids like a game. 「However, I thought that the child was brought from another place and appointed as a maid. 「Because she was like a well-behaved doll, I assumed she was the daughter of a merchant's family or a country noble whose family broke up, I assumed she was used as an exchange for the debt or something」 「As expected she meets the standards of the Madam. Upon their first meeting the Madam must have instantly detected that she would be a Fast-eating Champion」 「As expected ojo-samas are quite amazing」 Such a conversation was spreading.
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The welcoming barn is a combination of Harvest Moon, sleeping eight, and Hunters Moon, sleeping four. The spacious interiors provide an ideal setting for families and groups of friends, whether for a special celebration or just for a wonderful holiday. The dining table at Harvest Moon can be extended to seat 12 guests and both properties have light and airy open plan living areas which are made cosy by the crackle of a wood burning stove, perfect for chilly evenings. On sunnier occasions, guests can throw open the French doors to invite in a cooling breeze and enjoy an al fresco feast on the terrace. Upstairs, the six spacious bedrooms are combined with four first-class bathrooms, three of which are en suite. There is a further shower room on the ground floor. The dog-friendly accommodation boasts private fully enclosed gardens with dog-proof fencing as well as 2Mb wireless internet connection.
Lower Curscombe Barn is situated on a quiet, semi-working farm in the tiny hamlet of Curscombe, Surrounded by picturesque fields, numerous countryside walks are on the doorstep, or guests can paddle in the stream and have a picnic. There are wonderful views, an abundance of birdlife, and wildlife, including foxes, deer, badgers and hares, are often spotted.
The Barn is only 1.5 miles from Feniton village which has a train service (Waterloo-Exeter), pub, shops and a post office. The market town and antique centre of Honiton is only 4 miles away, boasting a variety of small independent shops along with the usual facilities.
Places to visit in this part of Devon include the nearest beach at Sidmouth, just 11.5 miles away, and the beaches at Budleigh, Salterton, Beer, Branscombe and Exmouth are all within easy reach. Enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coast from Seaton's tramway along the wildlife-rich Axe estuary to Charmouth, great for fossil enthusiasts. There are many attractions in the area, with Exeter, Dartmoor, Exmoor, fine National Trust houses, gardens, castles, adventure parks, farms and steam railways to explore.
- 12 Guests
- Six bedrooms, three of which are en suite
- Three double bedrooms, three twin bedrooms
- Three bathrooms, one with a separate shower, two shower rooms
- Babies welcome (travel cots, highchairs and stair gates available)
- Children are welcome
- The barn welcomes up to 4 well-behaved dogs
- Enclosed lawned gardens with dog-proof fencing
- Two terraces with garden furniture and barbecue
- Welcome hamper, linen and toiletries
- Parking for 6 cars
- A home-from-home, with charming features and elegantly furnished throughout, designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind, beautifully done with great attention to detail.
- The spacious light and airy open plan ground floor living areas are very sociable spaces with wood burning stoves and French doors opening out onto a terrace, with outdoor furniture and a barbecue – perfect for al fresco dining.
- An ideal base for families and groups of friends, with parking for six cars.
- Short and midweek breaks are available, with a minimum stay of 3 nights.
- Whatever time of year you book, there is always plenty of wildlife to see and lovely countryside to explore from your doorstep.
- The ideal setting for Autumn and Winter breaks, a New Year gathering or Christmas morning. From country walks to Christmas markets, the outdoors can be enjoyed at the most unexpected times. The barns are warm and cosy with central heating, wood burning stoves and very comfortable beds.
- A tranquil, peaceful location, yet just four miles from the market town of Honiton with a range of shops, pubs and eating places.
- The well-known stretch of Jurassic coastline is a short drive where resorts such as Sidmouth, Branscombe, Beer, Axmouth, Lyme Regis and Charmouth are found and some of the best walks on the lovely South West Coastline.
- A nearby pub, The Otter Inn (2.5 miles, 6 minutes' drive), has a large beer garden bordered by the River Otter and sells good food, and there are a number of excellent pub/restaurants in other villages nearby.
Property layout
- Harvest Moon ground floor:
Large open plan kitchen/dining/family room with a TV and sofa and French doors to the terrace and garden. The dining table can be extended to seat 12 guests.
Utility room.
Shower room.
Large sitting room with a wood burning stove and French doors to the terrace and garden.
- Harvest Moon first floor:
Master bedroom with a 5′ bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Two twin bedrooms, both with 3′ beds.
Double bedroom with a 5′ bed.
Large family bathroom with a free-standing bath and a separate shower.
- Hunters Moon ground floor:
Large open plan well equipped kitchen/diner and living room with a wood burning stove. A lovely light room with French doors onto the terrace and garden.
Cloakroom/utility room.
- Hunters Moon first floor:
Twin bedroom with 3′ beds and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Double bedroom with a 5′ bed and an en suite shower room.
- Oil-fired underfloor heating downstairs, radiators upstairs, two wood burning stoves
- Two microwaves, two dishwashers, two washing machines, two tumble dryers
- Harvest Moon has an electric range cooker with ceramic hob and American fridge/freezer
- Hunters Moon has an electric double oven with ceramic hob and fridge/freezer
- Three televisions with basic Sky package, DVD and CD players
- WiFi internet access* (2MB)
- Two travel cots, two highchairs and two stairgates available
- Outdoor furniture and barbecue
- Parking for 6 cars
The Greyhound Country Inn (2.3 miles, 6 minutes' drive).
The Otter Inn in Weston (2.5 miles, 6 minutes' drive).
Deer Park Hotel, Buckerell village (2.9 miles, 7 minutes' drive).
The Honiton Inn, Awliscombe (3.1 miles, 7 minutes' drive).
Six Bells Inn, Payhembury (3.8 miles, 10 minutes' drive).
The Talaton Inn, Talaton (3.9 miles, 10 minutes' drive).
The Drewe Arms (4.4 miles, 12 minutes' drive), a quintessential English country pub in the beautiful thatched village of Broadhembury.
Combe House in Gittisham (4.2 miles, 11 minutes' drive).
Jack in the Green in Rockbeare (8 miles, 14 minutes' drive). Winning the Taste of the West awards in 2009, and serving their 'taste of Devon' speciality menu you can sample pork reared at nearby Kenniford farm and the restaurant's own air-dried Coppa ham.
You will find plenty of great places to eat and drink in Honiton itself (5.2 miles, 11 minutes' drive), including The Railway Inn which has won Best Freehouse in the South West in the Great British Pub Awards and The Holt, previous winner of the Taste of the West Gastro Pub in the South West as well as Devon. You will also receive a wonderful West Country welcome in Honiton's numerous cafes and tearooms.
Time for an ice cream? You will find an award-winning range of farmhouse ice creams, sorbets and frozen yoghurts for sale at Otter Valley Dairy, Aplins Farm, Monkton (8.4 miles) and Honiton Dairy on Honiton's High Street.
The Old Bakery (National Trust) in Branscombe (12 miles) – Enjoy a home cooked lunch or a cream tea in the last traditional bakery to be used in Devon.
Feniton village (1.5 miles, 4 minutes' drive) has a train service (Waterloo-Exeter), pub, shops and post office.
Honiton (5.2 miles, 12 minutes' drive) enjoys a superb selection of local shops.
OTTERY ST MARY (5 miles), birthplace of the romantic poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1772 – 1834, is one of the oldest and most historic towns in East Devon.
HONITON (5.2 miles) historic town earned a world famous reputation for lace making. Now a major centre for the antiques trade, there are over 30 shops devoted to furniture, art and second hand books. There are events throughout the year in Honiton.
SIDMOUTH lovely seaside town (12 miles). The Sidmouth Folk Festival each August is one of the biggest in Europe.
BRANSCOMBE (12 miles), is one of Britain's most picturesque villages, with miles of tranquil walking through woodland, farmland and beach.
BEER (13 miles) is a picture-postcard village with a shingle beach. Attractions include Pecorama and Beer Quarry Caves.
SEATON seaside town (14.2 miles). Attractions include Seaton Tramway and the Seaton Labyrinth.
COLYTON (15.3 miles) is a historic medieval town. The Seaton Tramway runs to Colyton and the quarterly Country Market is now established as one of the biggest outdoor local food markets in the South West.
TOPSHAM (15.4 miles) attractions include the Topsham to Turf Ferry and Topsham Museum. Topsham boasts quaint narrow streets, old cottages, tea rooms, specialist antique shops and some stunning views over the River Exe.
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON (16 miles) lies at the foot of the Otter Valley where the River Otter flows into the sea and has a 2 mile long pebble beach. Otterton Mill (6.7 miles) is an an award-winning historic working watermill nearby.
AXMOUTH (16 miles) has a beautiful busy harbour with many moorings.
AXMINSTER (16 miles) is very much linked to the carpet industry. The celebrity chef and TV presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has converted an old inn of the town into the River Cottage Deli and Canteen.
EXMOUTH (17 miles) is one of England's oldest holiday resorts with a 2 mile long sandy beach and Promenade. Stuart Line operate cruises from Exmouth Marina along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.
EXETER (17 miles) is a lively city with a magnificent Cathedral, Castle, historic quayside area with artisan shops and cafes including Mol's Coffee House. There are guided tours of the maze of the city's Underground Passages and a wealth of bars, shops and restaurants. Other attractions include St Nicholas' Priory and the Royal Albert Museum & Art Gallery. There are also some fabulous walks along the banks of the river, including one from Exeter to the coast at Exmouth.
LYME REGIS (20.4 miles) attractions include the Museums, Historic Cobb and Harbour and Fossil Hunting.
Escot Country Park, Ottery St Mary (4.3 miles) is a fabulous wildlife visitor attraction for the whole family with woodland fun, mazes, birds of prey and otters.
RSPB Aylesbeare Common (9.6 miles), west of Venn Ottery village, is the RSPB part of the Venn Ottery Nature Reserve owned by the Devon Wildlife Trust. It is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, a nationally important lowland heath area and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Seaton Marshes Nature Reserve stretches from the estuary at Axmouth to the village of Colyford (approximately 14 miles) – There are 3 Local Nature Reserves: Seaton Marshes, Colyford Common and Black Hole Marsh.
The South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Lyme Regis gives walkers on clear bright days some of the most stunning views in England. The South West Coast Path passes through Devon's Jurassic Coast and you are able to pick this up at most of the beaches along the East Coast in either direction. Each of the long distance walks can be done in shorter sections, and are well served by public transport links. The path also passes through the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many walks to enjoy around Sidmouth (12 miles away) including a walk from Sidmouth to Seaton. From Budleigh Salterton (16 miles), the coastal path will take you up and over to Exmouth, and the Geoneedle which marks the start of the World Heritage Site. At this point the rocks are of the Triassic period, being some 250 million years old. Other walks include a walk from Seaton to Beer, Beer to Branscombe Mouth, taking in the Hooken Undercliff (between Beer and Branscombe), and through Branscombe (12 miles away).
The Blackdown Hills (approximately 14 miles away) form a tranquil, beautiful, and relatively isolated landscape on the Devon and Somerset border. Steep ridges, high plateaux,valleys and springs create a stunning mosaic of countryside dotted with farms, villages and ancient features.
The Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exmouth (16 miles) is one of the biggest in England and is visited by thousands of migratory wildfowl and birds during the winter months.
Otter Estuary Nature Reserve, Budleigh Salterton (16 miles).
The historic quayside in Exeter (17 miles) is a ten-minute walk from the Cathedral and is the ideal place to try an irresistible Devon cream tea. Take a leisurely stroll along the river Exe, or for a longer walk head to the Double Locks pub for lunch. Exeter shipping canal is one of the oldest in the country, and the Double Locks are the longest, housing two ships at a time. There are also plenty of other activities to get involved in, from rafting or hiring a pedalo, to canoeing or cycling from this very point.
Haldon Forest, Bullers Hill, Kennford (21.7 miles) have great walking and cycling trails, as well as a Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure.
A thirty minute drive will take you to the high moorland of Dartmoor National Park. From here there are various walking trails with spectacular views over to the coast. Explore ancients ruins, climb to the top of Hay Tor and walk amongst the wild moorland ponies. There are excellent things to do on Dartmoor – Fingle Bridge, Postbridge, Ashburton and Oakhampton are all great places to start various circular walks.
Fossil hunting from Lyme Regis (20 miles) and Charmouth beaches.
Land Rover Experience West Country, Wessington Farm, Awliscombe, Honiton (3.6 miles).
Exe Wake in Exmouth (16.6 miles) is Devon's leading centre for wakeboarding and waterskiing.
Edge Water Sports in Exmouth (16.7 miles) offer kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, power kites and kayaking lessons and equipment to hire or buy.
Sailing with Sailexmouth from Exmouth (16.6 miles).
Canoe & Kayak hire from Saddles & Paddles at Exeter Quay (20 miles).
You can take cycle one of the many routes through and around Exeter. Parking at the Quay in Exeter (20 miles) will allow you to join the Exe Estuary trail linking Exeter to the coast at Dawlish and Exmouth. Bikes can also be hired here from Saddles and Paddles along the quayside.
Haldon Forest Park (21.7), near Exeter, has purpose built trails for all cycling abilities.
If you would like to take a hack or riding lesson, there are a number of very good riding schools nearby.
For a hack up over Woodbury Common with views down to the sea, visit the stables at Budleigh Salterton Riding School (15 miles).
Join a hack from Sidmouth Riding and climb the steep hill up to the woods at East Hill for a spectacular view over the Otter Valley and the coastline at Sidmouth.
Devenish Pitt near Honiton offers hacks through the local countryside and pretty villages nearby.
There are also a number of stables dotted throughout Dartmoor with Eastlake Stables at Oakhampton and Shilstone Rock at Widecombe-on-the-Moor being just two to offer both group and individual riding at all levels.
Mackerel fishing trips run regularly in the summer months from Beer beach (13 miles). From here you can also hire your own boat to explore the bay.
Upham Farm Ponds in Faringdon (11 miles) is a coarse fishery with six well stocked spring fed ponds and an excellent national reputation for providing superb carp and tench fishing.
Honiton Golf Club, Honiton (6.4 miles).
East Devon Golf Club is situated on the cliff top above Budleigh Salterton (16.7 miles).
Woodbury Park Golf & Leisure Club (11 miles).
Sidmouth Golf Club, Cotmaton Road, Sidmouth (12 miles).
The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth (11 miles). This charity has been providing a home to rescued donkeys from around the world for forty years. Entry is free, and with a lovely café and gift shop it is well worth a visit. This charity does, however, rely on your donations to carry on its good work. This is a holiday with a difference – a chance for you to have close contact with the donkeys in glorious settings – you can groom, cuddle or just sit and watch the donkeys.
Crealy Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Exeter (12 miles) – Roller coasters, drop slides and water flumes plus lots more.
Norman Lockyer Observatory, Salcombe Hill Road, Sidmouth (12.6 miles).
Loughwood Meeting House (National Trust), Dalwood (13.2 miles).
World of Country Life, West Down Lane, Exmouth (17.4 miles). An all-weather family attraction including facilities such as playgrounds, trampolines and restaurant.
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood (10 miles).
Shute Barton (National Trust), Shute, Axminster (11.2 miles).
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Bicton, East Budleigh Salterton (11.5 miles) includes historic glasshouses, a countryside museum, the Bicton Woodland Railway train ride, nature trail, maze, mini golf, indoor and outdoor children's play complexes, restaurant and shop.
A La Ronde 18th-century house (National Trust), Summer Lane, Exmouth (14.7 miles).
Killerton House and Gardens (National Trust), Broadclyst, Exeter (16 miles).
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter (19.5 miles).
Forde Abbey and Gardens, Chard, Somerset (22.6 miles).
EVENTS in 2016
3 Powderham Michaelmas Fair, Powderham Castle (19.5 miles). Early Christmas shopping inside Powderham Castle.
5 Famous Flaming Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary (5 miles).
5 Round Table Charity Fireworks Display, Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary (13 miles). This spectacular event has grown to become the biggest fireworks display in Exeter.
17 Exeter – Princesshay Christmas Lights Switch-On, Exeter (17 miles). 4pm – 8pm. Fun and music for all the family at the start of the festive season.
17 Winter Wonders Shopping Fair, Exmouth Pavilion (9.7 miles).
19-30 Christmas at Killerton, Killerton House (16 miles). Brothers Grimm themed programme of festive events.
19-30 Exeter Christmas Market, The Cathedral Green, Exeter (17 miles).
25-27 Christmas Shopping Fayre, Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary (13 miles).
28-30 Stuart Line Cruises : Festive Special Trips, Exmouth (17 miles).
26-30 Exeter Christmas Markets in Castle Street, Exeter (17 miles).
26-30 Exeter Christmas Market in Fore Street, Exeter (17 miles).
26-27 Exeter Inside Outside Christmas Market, Exeter Quayside (17 miles). Held inside the historic Exeter Custom House – a lovely venue on Exeter's beautiful Historic Quayside next to the River Exe.
26-27 Santa's Magical Kingdom, Otter Nurseries, Ottery St Mary (5 miles).
26-27 Christmas Fair, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth (11 miles). 10:00am to 4:00pm.
1-31 Christmas at Killerton, Killerton House (16 miles). Brothers Grimm themed programme of festive events.
1-31 Stuart Line Cruises : Festive Special Trips, Exmouth (17 miles).
1-21 Exeter Christmas Market in Fore Street, Exeter (17 miles).
1-21 Exeter Christmas Markets in Castle Street, Exeter (17 miles).
1-4 Santa's Magical Kingdom, Otter Nurseries, Ottery St Mary (5 miles).
1-18 Exeter Christmas Market, The Cathedral Green, Exeter (17 miles).
2-4 The Polar Express Tram Ride, Seaton Tramway, Seaton (14 miles).
3-4 Visit Santa at Crealy Adventure Park (12 miles).
7-11 Santa's Magical Kingdom, Otter Nurseries, Ottery St Mary (5 miles).
9-11 The Polar Express Tram Ride, Seaton Tramway, Seaton (14 miles).
9 Candlelight Carol Service, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth (11 miles). Annual Candlelight evening and carol service at 3:30pm.
10-11 Visit Santa at Crealy Adventure Park (12 miles).
10-17 Santa events at Bicton Park (11.5 miles).
14-18 Santa's Magical Kingdom, Otter Nurseries, Ottery St Mary (5 miles).
16-24 The Polar Express Tram Ride, Seaton Tramway, Seaton (14 miles).
17-18 Visit Santa at Crealy Adventure Park (12 miles).
19-23 Visit Santa at Crealy Adventure Park (12 miles).
20-24 Santa's Magical Kingdom, Otter Nurseries, Ottery St Mary (5 miles).
EVENTS in 2017
1-5 Christmas at Killerton, Killerton House (16 miles). Brothers Grimm themed programme of festive events.
1 Stuart Line Cruises : Festive Special Trips, Exmouth (17 miles).
TBC Stick Man Trail, Haldon Forest, Kennford (22 miles).
TBC Family Fun at Crealy Adventure Park (12 miles).
TBC Easter Weekend at The World of Country Life, Exmouth (17 miles). Minions, egg trail, crafts and more.
TBC Cadbury Egg Hunt, Killerton (National Trust), Broadclyst, Exeter (16 miles).
TBC Cadbury Egg Hunt, A La Ronde (National Trust), Summer Lane, Exmouth (15 miles).
TBC Candy Capers, Powderham Castle, Kenton (19.5 miles).
TBC Easter Weekend at Bicton Botanical Gardens, East Budleigh Salterton (11.5 miles).
TBC Easter Family Fun Day, Haldon Forest, Kennford (22 miles).
28-29 Toby Buckland's Garden Festival, Powderham Castle, Kenton (19.5 miles).
29-30 Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink, Exeter (20 miles).
1 Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink, Exeter (20 miles).
2-9 Donkey Week at The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth (11 miles).
TBC Honiton Music Festival, Honiton (5.2 miles).
18-20 Devon County Show, Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary (13 miles).
TBC Pirate Week, The World of Country Life, Exmouth (18 miles).
TBC Wonderland, Powderham Castle, Kenton (19.5 miles).
TBC Pirate Week, The World of Country Life, Exmouth (18 miles).
TBC Wonderland, Powderham Castle, Kenton (19.5 miles).
TBC Axe Vale Festival, The Showground, Woodmead Road, Axminster (16.2 miles).
1 Let's Rock Exeter, Powderham Castle (19.5 miles).
6-8 Exeter Craft Festival, Cathedral Green, Exeter (20 miles).
7-15 Budleigh Music Festival, Budleigh Salterton (16 miles).
14 Lammas Fair Parade, Exeter (20 miles).
4-11 Sidmouth Folk Week, Sidmouth (12 miles).
3 The Honiton Agricultural Show, Honiton (5.2 miles).
TBC Beer Regatta, Beer (11.3 miles). A week packed with different events to suit all ages. From scavenger hunts and children's fun to fireworks and late night dances.
TBC Big Screen in the Park, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter (20 miles).
18-20 Beautiful Days Festival, Escot Park (4.6 miles).
TBC Deep Water Solo Climbing Competition, Exeter Quayside (20 miles).
TBC Sidmouth Regatta, Sidmouth (12 miles).
TBC Seaton Carnival Week, Seaton (14.2 miles).
TBC Seaton Carnival Week and Illuminated Carnival Procession (September 3), Seaton (14.2 miles).
TBCHeritage Open Days, various venues, Exeter (20 miles).
TBC Exeter Contemporary Open, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter (20 miles).
14-17 Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Budleigh Salterton (16 miles).
TBC Colyford Goose Fair, Colyford (14 miles).
TBC Exeter Contemporary Open, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter (20 miles).
7-15 Sidmouth Science Festival, Sidmouth (12 miles).
TBC Honiton Carnival, Honiton (5.2 miles).
TBC Half Term Halloween Spooktacular! The World of Country Life, Exmouth (17 miles).
TBC Halloween Tram of Terror, Seaton Tramway, Seaton (14 miles).
Visitors' Notes
Things you need to know about Lower Curscombe Barn if you're thinking of booking a holiday there:
- Smoking is not allowed inside any of our properties
- Each cottage welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. Please restrict your pets to the ground floor
- Minimum stay 7 nights Friday to Friday during Summer High season
- Minimum stay 3 nights throughout the rest of the year
*Internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to Guests free of charge. Should Guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the agent will be held responsible.


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Blue didn't want to be in the future… they didn't want him there either
A rip in the fabric of time, a far-flung globally warmed future, a flooded Earth and the only remainder of civilisation – a militaristic organisation living underneath 'Desert Amazon'…
Getting back home was the only thing that mattered to messed up, mixed race teenager, Blue (named after his stupid, googly blue eyes) – and that was the problem – home was over four hundred years in the past.
Ripped forwards in time from his odd hippy parents, their peculiar house and his lonely school life, Blue had only one thing on his mind: return. But how does a lowly cadet in a militaristic Academy living in a post-apocalyptic future achieve such a goal, especially with the distractions of girls, pilot training, spacewalks and his almost constant unpopularity?
The more Blue found out about this flooded, gung-ho annoying future, about himself – who and what he was (was he even human?) – and the equally disturbing and shocking truth about his 'parents' – the more he realised getting home was the only solution. Wasn't it?
If Blue knew one thing, it was that he would at least try.
A Young Adult, Science Fiction, Climate
Change, Time-Travel Adventure
Available in Kindle and Paperback
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What reviewers are saying about Blue into the rip
"Fun, heartwarming, made me want to turn the pages faster." – click below to see full video review & reading
Kat, Queen of Tarts (The Book Tart Review)
"An amazing read and Kev Heritage's writing is superb and unique…I definitely recommend this book to sci-fi adventure readers!!!…A book you don't want to miss "
Chloe – Girl In The Woods ARC Review: 'Blue Into The Rip'
"Fun, quick-paced…intense, exciting…a roller-coaster ride. Kev Heritage's use of imagery in Blue into the Rip is just wicked! …rich with characters"
Nadaness In Motion Review: 'Blue Into The Rip'
"[Kev Heritage] tosses us into the future, pulls us into the past, and then throws us back again, points us down unfamiliar roads with nothing but a compass, and drops us in the middle of events without a map—and the process is enthralling…Heritage seems to understand that you don't need to go 'over the top' in order to make contact with the human heart…I look forward to being there with Blue through each new release date as his fight through time unfolds, and I certainly hope that many of you will join me."
Heather- The Underground Treehouse Review
"A fun, addictive read from page 1…I'm still thinking about this wonderful story…expertly blended to make a truly unique story that I enjoyed immensely…reviewing Mr. Heritage's biography I was surprised to see magician was not one of the many, many occupations he has held… a satisfying conclusion…a unique, thrilling and immersive story, all the more impressive as it is a debut novel"
@ScottWhitmore: 40 West Media Review
"fast paced, intriguing, thought provoking, character driven science fiction…underlying lesson about climate change, which isn't preachy- it's so well woven into the fabric of the story, you don't feel like you're being beaten over the head about an issue which is becoming more clear, day by day – quit hurting the planet we live on, lest we turn our cities into dust, and we along with them…It's fine science fiction, with a great story and well imagined characters that keep you fully engaged. I loved it."
The Tracey Fleming, The Written Universe
"This is one of those books and I was awake into the early hours reading…I really enjoyed this book and would rate it very highly in my list to date of this genre and type…I will definitely be coming back for more. Young Adult time travel at its best."
Bodica, A Woman's Wisdom
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BOOK #2 BLUE INTO THE MOON – Release September 2016
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When Kev isn't penning difficult, third person descriptions of himself for on and off-line publications, he mulls away the hours writing science fiction mysteries and epic fantasy with a strong emphasis on action and adventure—and occasionally a little humour.
He certainly doesn't spend his time watching dubious sci-fi films and second rate box-sets on the telly, nor go down the pub, or do anything else other than concentrating on the written word.
"A writer writes," he is often heard to say. And that's what Kev does. Write that is, not talk about writing! There can be no doubt about it.
Kev has recently been diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), which means he has absolutely no sense of humour and finds it terrifically hard to get on with people… This is only half true.
His rather long list of previous employment includes: driver's mate, factory gate-man, barman, labourer, telesales operative, sales assistant, warehouse-man, Student Union President, university IT help-desk guy, British Rail signal software designer, premiership football website designer, mobile banking content team lead, gigging musician, graphic designer, stand-up comedian, sound engineer, improv artist, magazine editor and web journo. Although he doesn't like to talk about it.
For a hobby, Kev likes to work for a living, where he performs various metaphorical somersaults and back-flips for companies the width and breath of a small area around Victoria Tube Station, London.
Kev was born in the UK in one of the more interesting previous centuries. Originally from Derbyshire, he now lives in the seaside town of Brighton.
He is a tea drinker, Twitter aficionado and part-time stand-up comedian.


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Hackvalue - Tales from the trenches of specialized web hosting and development
Hackvalue is the corporate blog of Loco, a company that does lots of
interesting stuff gravitating around Free and Open Source software and
licensing, web development, and anything else that we find
In this particular part of the blog all content is English, but if you have no problems reading Dutch, then the Dutch part of this blog might also be interesting for you. It caters to a slightly different crowd.
If you're wondering why we use the name Hackvalue, please read the FAQ.
Passing complex data from Smarty to JavaScript
Tags: JavaScript, JSON, PHP, Prototype, smarty, web, webdevelopment
Joor Loohuis, November 13, 2009, 23411 views.
Modern web applications frequently need to process complex data with JavaScript. Typically, these data are requested separately through AJAX calls, but if the data do not change frequently, it is probably easier to output JSON in the (X)HTML, and let JavaScript take it from there. The Smarty template engine makes this more or less trivial.
Fixing permissions in Subversion post-commit hooks
Tags: administration, subversion
Armijn Hemel, October 27, 2009, 18637 views.
Subversion is a great version control system and it allows for a lot of tweakability, but a mistake with permissions is easily made...and easily fixed.
OpenSSL defaults for certificate generation
Tags: administration, certificates, openssl, ssl
Joor Loohuis, October 19, 2009, 19588 views.
OpenSSL deliberately provides rather useless defaults when certificates are generated. Here's one way of saving yourself some typing when you're frequently confronted with this chore.
Learn to speak POP3 in one simple lesson
Tags: administration, internet, mail, POP3
Joor Loohuis, October 6, 2009, 17717 views.
POP3 is one of the core protocols of the Internet, allowing mail clients to fetch messages from a remote server. There are circumstances where it is very convenient to be able to perform a manual POP3 session, for example for debugging purposes. This article shows you all you need to know about POP3 to handle such a manual session.
Stresstesting IMAP clients
Tags: claws mail, evolution, imap, kmail, linux, mail, performance, thunderbird
Armijn Hemel, October 4, 2009, 22112 views.
In this blogpost we describe research we did into performance of several graphical mail programs on Linux when dealing with large amounts of email messages using IMAP.
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"Love on the Heath." 03 November 2006 Drama, Comedy, Romance 91 mins
Sex and love. Some seek it, some need it, some spurn it and some pay for it, but we're all involved in it. Set on one afternoon on Hampstead Heath, London, the film investigates the minutiae of seven couples. What makes us tick?
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PDQ Hematology
ISBN: 1-55009-176-x
PDQ Hematology is a concise and focused introduction to clinical hematology. It succinctly covers the most important aspects of the field with an emphasis on clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. PDQ Hematology thoroughly examines those conditions frequently encountered by physicians and includes general principles for more unusual or complicated diseases. The text also incorporates a discussion of malignant lymphomas as well as the usual clinical hematology topics (such as anemia and leukemia). The extensive use of tables and diagrams make this portable book an accessible and practical companion.


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Back when Super Meat Boy came out in 2010, I became addicted to its fine-tuned, masochistic level design and precise controls. I unlocked all of the characters, and was happy to see some familiar indie faces. There was Alien Hominid, Jill, Commander Video, and even the Kid from IWBTG. There was also Spelunky. At the time I hadn't played Spelunky...it wasn't even on my radar. Well, I looked it up and found it was a free (remember when indie games were free?) game that took a little bit of Mario, Castlevania, Spelunker, threw them all into a Rougetype (randomly generated) brand blender, and presto: Spelunky. I loved it, despite its sometimes frustrating control scheme (instead of dedicating unique buttons to bombs and rope, they instead shared an item button that the player had to scroll through and then use the standard action button to use). I never managed to beat it from beginning to end, although I reached the final boss on a number of occasions. Flash forward to July 2012.
After a long time spent waiting and wondering, Spelunky finally arrived on the XBLA. Although it doesn't have a subtitle to differentiate it, it is quite a bit different from its PC counterpart. But before I get to that, let me say quickly what didn't change. The game is still an addicting, challenging rougetype-platformer hybrid that is the very essence of risk/reward style gameplay. It still has a lot of equipable items like the jetpack, climbling gloves, and [Super Mario World] cape. It still has secrets that are rewarding to discover, but not so obscure and illogical that they might as well be input codes (I'm looking at you FEZ...don't worry though, I still love you). It still has ropes for climbing, bombs for carving out new paths, treasure for hoarding, damsels for rescuing and recovering life, as well as shopkeepers that will kill you with their shotguns if you try to steal from them. It also still has traps that will instantly kill you, enemies that never stop trying to kill you, and a certain Hindu goddess that rewards you for your sacrifices. With all that out of the way, lets move on to what's different!
First and most noticeably, the game has been given a graphical overhaul. Instead of retro pixel style, it is now bubbly cartoon style. It's still beautifully animated, so I'm not going to complain. I've played the original Spelunker on an HDTV (indeed, the same TV I played the XBLA version on), and it can turn a charmingly oldschool pixel style into a shockingly ugly pixel mess. Not a huge deal; just don't play it full screen. Other than the obvious graphical changes, Spelunky's music has also been changed. Most importantly, there are now roughly 4 songs per area, along with unique songs that play during the 'event' rounds. Although I liked the original music, it grew tiresome after the 100th or so loop. The music is much more varied than the original as well; there's music that sounds a lot like it's running on Sega Genesis/Megadrive hardware (specifically the sweet bass lines), there's music that sounds like NES, and there's even a smooth jazz saxophone in a couple songs. I LOVE the majority of the music. On a personal note (get it? note.), I really enjoyed the fact that the time signatures change frequently, not only from song to song, but also within individual songs. I especially enjoy the 5/4 songs that made it into the soundtrack.
Now onto some of the more subtle changes. Firstly, bombs and rope have their own unique buttons; no more hassling around with selecting the proper tool. Beyond that, the general pace and feel of the game seems more or less the same. There are some new events, as well as secret levels and characters. Without spoiling anything, I have to say I really enjoyed the new secret levels. Reaching them is fun in and of itself, but exploring the new areas was a blast. Speaking of new areas, there is now a new ending. By reaching the City of Gold, one can obtain the fabled Necronomicon, which allows the player to reach a new set of levels that are Hell themed after defeating the now not quite so final boss Olmec. I'll probably never make it to Hell, let alone conquer it, but I'm happy for anyone that accomplishes such a Herculean task. If I told you "YOU'RE GOING TO HELL," I might actually be super excited for you, assuming you're playing Spelunky (or Cave Story).
I almost forgot an important addition: multiplayer! Now, unfortunately there isn't any online multiplayer, not for deathmatch or adventure mode. I can understand that lag would make a precise game like Spelunky unplayable, but deathmatch mode is a lot of fun and doesn't require that sort of precision...at least not to the extent that the adventure mode does. Assuming online support doesn't get patched in later, deathmatch mode probably won't get more than a couple test plays with bots before it's abandoned outright by the majority of the playerbase. But enough about the lack of online; back to multiplayer. As stated previously, deathmatch is a lot of fun and plays a bit like Bomberman. There's a ton of arenas, and all of the weapons/powerups that appear in adventure mode appear randomly within crates scattered throughout the arenas. Playing adventure mode with a group is fun too, but probably isn't what most people expected. Being that it's local play only, the game elects player 1 as the 'leader.' Carrying a white flag, the leader is in charge of scrolling the screen while other players try and keep up. It's basically Sonic 2's method for multiplayer...and that's not really a good thing. It's playable, sure, but inevitably the lead player will leave someone behind and UNLIKE Sonic 2, those left behind are killed off (after about 10 seconds) instead of magically reappearing next to the lead player. If only everyone had two tails that they could use to fly at will. That's not to say that multiplayer adventure isn't fun; with the right leader it can be a blast. However, imagining lagless online multiplayer where everyone is allowed their own independently scrolling screen seems like it would be much more fun than what we are stuck with. On a more positive note, I would like to thank whoever was in charge of programming universally earned achievements into the game; most games that support multiplayer, ESPECIALLY XBLA games, don't allow anyone but the primary player to earn achievements. Thankfully everyone who is logged into their gamertag earns any achievements that are earned in a multiplayer Spelunky adventure.
That brings me to the achievements list. XBLA games are now allowed 400 gamerpoints spread across 30 achievements or less. Spelunky takes advantage of this policy, containing 20 achievements instead of the previous requirement of 12. I'll admit, in a game as hard as Spelunky, I would have liked to see those 10 unused achievements used for some of the easier accomplishments, like the act of earning a shortcut from the tunnel man or maybe something deathmatch related. What is there is still good though; basic progression achievements, along with some devilishly hard challenges that involve a full playthough without shortcuts, as well as an achievement for beating adventure mode in multiplayer...which will never happen for roughly 95% of the people who purchased Spelunky. Spelunky also has some avatar awards, so that's a plus.
Another basic nitpick is that despite its added content, Spelunky got rid of some of its original unlockable material, specifically the challenge rooms (Stars, Sun, and Moon). I assume it may appear later as DLC, but I don't see myself purchasing it unless there's also some new stuff attached to it.
Spelunky was released at 1200 MS points, or $15. Although 800 is my personal sweet spot when it comes to most XBLA games, I don't feel cheated for paying $5 more for Spelunky. I've played the game for longer than most retail titles already, sinking roughly 30 hours into it over the course of 5 days. I'm still not finished with it either, not by a long shot, so I feel extremely satisfied with my purchase. If you're a fan of challenging platformers, randomly generated rougetypes, exploration based Metroidvania games, or all of the above, then purchase Spelunky right away. If you're still unsure, try the demo, or better yet, download the original for free here.
Controls: Tight and responsive
Music: Catchy and varied
Graphics: Cute and whimsical
Level Design: Random, but fair
Gameplay: Frustrating, infuriating, but addicting and rewarding
Overall: A fantastic experience for anyone willing to invest the time to master it
Don't like Spelunky? What a casual.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
XBLA Review: Spelunky
Posted by Ryan Fisher at 7/10/2012 09:19:00 PM
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Christina "Tina" Tchen plans on applying a broad bird's eye view of the globe, which she learned from her previous job as chief of staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama, in her new role as a partner and head of the Chicago office at 150-lawyer Buckley Sandler.
Buckley Sandler announced Tuesday its hire of Tchen to lead its office in the Windy City, where the Washington, D.C.-based firm opened an office in 2013. Tchen brings to Buckley Sandler a unique blend of expertise in commercial litigation, government enforcement and regulatory affairs work.
"It gives you perspective—360 degrees around the world," said Tchen about her White House stint, recalling how her days in the East Wing required her to jump between topics and juggle tasks.
During her daily duties in the Obama administration—part of which can be seen on film in a documentary that aired earlier this year on CNN—Tchen applied her ability to attend to important details, a process she honed during more than two decades practicing law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
It was her former colleague at Skadden—Buckley Sandler chairman and CEO Andrew Sandler—who helped lure her to a new perch in private practice. Sandler, a former head of the consumer financial services enforcement and litigation group at Skadden, left the global legal giant in 2009 to form Buckley Sandler.
In less than a decade, the fast-growing firm has since broken into the ranks of the Am Law 200, thanks to a client roster that includes big banks, credit card issuers, financial technology startups, mortgage originators, private equity firms and other companies operating in the financial services industry.
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It's that time of year again! Find that special someone of yours and be sure to ask them to the AF prom! I would like to ask @Ellipsis to go with me ;)
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It's that time of year again! Find that special someone of yours and be sure to ask them to the AF prom! I would like to ask @Ellipsis to go with me ;)
Aw I wanted to go with ralf. Ok I'll ask.... @Dolores Haze
Ahhhhhhh, this again. I dont think Ive actually 'gone' to one of these, but its always fun to watch
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CC: I'm reel excited for it! 38'D
I would like to ask @CrimsonMoon to AF prom! ;]
Is this another thread I'm gonna have to watch?
@Zainox , may I have this dance?
I've never been to a prom before, we don't have it where I live.
*clouds part, beam of light shines down on me*
Finally, the day has come! T_T
*puts rose in mouth*
Lets dance! ;3
EDIT - Sorry about the picture, I took a quick photo and it's the best one I could get. I didn't have the time to shave or I would've.
@FlashD will you go to prom with me?
<3 Kleio
I fully plan to spend this prom the exact same way I spent the real prom.
Sitting in my sweatpants at home, watching WWE Raw.
Which was WWF Raw at the time.
Remember, I'm your favorite angel. :3
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Actually, @Kaitou Ace will you go to prom with me because @FlashD is too short? :D
Ew kleio thats all gross all of it.
@Albear I appreciate the thought, broham, but I've got plans. I'm covered.
Is it wrong to dance with more than one person at a prom? Are there some kind of rules on this?
*clears throat, inhales deeply*
Would you care to have this dance with me @SolanaNight ? ;3


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El Cinco Trailer (2015)
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Patón is in his mid-thirties and approaching the end of his career as captain and star of a regional Buenos Aires soccer team mired in Argentine Division C. Despite dedicating his life to the game and his lower-tier team, fame and success have eluded him and his devotion to the sport has left him with few career prospects for his life after soccer. After receiving a red card and an eight-match suspension from the league for a characteristically hotheaded foul, Patón is forced to bid goodbye to his juvenile tendencies and take stock of the options that lie ahead. Along with his plucky, adoring wife Ale, he sets out for a fresh start.
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I just bought several plants from a local home improvement store for an amazing percent off.
2-Wine and Roses weigela
Is there anything special I need to do at this time of year when I plant them in my zone 5? Honestly, everything could die as long as the weigela lives till next year!! I also recently planted some ornamental grass that I bought at a steep discount as well. Anything I should do for them?
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I just bought several plants from a local home improvement store for an amazing percent off.
I would add root stimulator at planting time and mulch well. Hopefully, they will all have time to put down some roots before your really cold weather sets in. If they do, they should all be fine come spring. I've been planting lots of fall stuff too but my weather will stay warm a lot longer than yours will. Good luck.
The weigela is pretty hardy - keep watering everyday for the first week after planting and mulch it . I think it will be fine. I have planted so many Mums in fall and I have never had one come back the next year.--I think they freeze, but maybe You'll have better luck.
Thanks guys. I have some rooting compound for cuttings. Would that work as a root stimulator?
Rooting hormone isn't the same thing as a root stimulator. Root stimulators are usually a mix of vitamins that help the plants build strong roots. Superthrive is a popular one but I'm sure there are other ones too.
This time of year I'm still getting Miracle Grow Quick Start at Home Depot. There's another brand but I'm having a senior moment on the name, lol. I've used SuperThrive too and think it's great stuff but it may be a little hard to find locally this late in the year.
A lot of the mums sold for fall bloom are not hardy, and those that do live need pruning to be anything like the full round bush you buy.
That may be the reason --they never come back for me. I see others with them and was wondering why I have no luck. They really don't say on the tags.
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World Autism Day kicks off month of raising awareness
In 2012 Michigan's Autism Insurance Reform was signed into law, which forced insurance companies to cover treatment for children on the autism spectrum.
Now three years later, Lt. Governor Brian Calley - who has an 8 year daughter with autism, says, we need more therapists.
"We only had a couple of dozen before that were working with kids with autism," Calley said. "And now we have over 200 board-certified behavior analysts that are out there providing applied behavior analysis for people with autism.
"We have a long way to go, but we've come a long way. I think it's okay to celebrate that, and use that momentum."
That's why Gov. Rick Snyder is giving Michigan State, Eastern and Western universities $3 million to fund autism training programs,
Another hurdle is that unemployment among adults with autism is as high as 90 percent.
"I worry sometimes that when we put a label on somebody, with that label comes a whole bunch of baggage and expectations about what some people can and can't do.
"Justice (Richard) Bernstein and I are out on the Michigan 'Hidden Talent Tour' and it's all about communicating with employers about the merits of giving somebody with a disability - especially autism, a chance at a job, at a career.
"They have so much to offer, so much heart, so much talent. It would really lift up the workplace when we have a more inclusive environment in our business community."
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I have been feeling short of breath and weak. I also take insulin. I am wondering if welchol is causing the new problems.
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Which media companies have been the most shareholder-friendly?
Operating and stock momentum
With their highly rated programming and valuable content, media companies have experienced a boom of late. Strong operational results have produced ample cash flow, which media companies have deployed to boost shareholder returns. The operating momentum combined with returns of capital have sent stocks such as Disney (DIS), Viacom (VIAB), Time Warner Inc. (TWX), and CBS (CBS) soaring with returns of 40% to 65% over the last 12 months. CBS, Disney, and Timer Warner are members of the PowerShares Dynamic Media ETF (PBS), which provides exposure to an index of media companies. Viacom is a member of the PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Discretionary Sector ETF (PEZ).
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These media companies have sought to satisfy investors by returning capital through increased dividends and share repurchases. How companies deploy excess capital is an important consideration in evaluating management teams' approach to their own shareholders. However, for investors to judge which management teams and boards of directors have been the most shareholder-friendly, they must use comparable metrics across different companies.
One approach is to determine how much of the initial cost of the shares has been recovered, or paid back, in the form of shareholder returns. The chart above assumes shares of the considered companies were purchased on January 1, 2010, and then calculates how much of the initial purchase price was paid back in the sum of dividends plus the value of share repurchases.
Since the beginning of 2010, Time Warner Inc. has led the pack, returning nearly 90% of the value of its stock in under two years. In fact, investors who purchased TWX stock at the beginning of the period would have recovered 21% of their initial purchase cost back in the form of cash dividends alone. The company's history in returning cash will likely attract investors in the future, helping sustain the stock price. While not as aggressive as Time Warner, Viacom and CBS both returned roughly 45% to their shareholders over the same timeframe. If the companies are able to sustain their operational run, investors can likely count on continued returns of capital, adding to the stocks' momentum for some time.


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For the second time in a year, an Athens man is facing felony drug charges stemming from a traffic stop.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper stopped 25-year-old Rene Tyrone Harper for a traffic violation on Old Jefferson Road at about 9:30 p.m. Monday and he found a large quantity of marijuana, Athens-Clarke police said.
Police would not say how much pot was in the car.
Exactly a year earlier, on Dec. 5, 2010, Harper was driving a car with a broken tail light on the Athens Perimeter when an Athens-Clarke police officer stopped him and found drugs in the car, according to documents filed in Clarke County Superior Court.
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Discussion in 'Wii - Hacking' started by Bryon15, Dec 21, 2012.
Either through emulation or homebrew or porting?
Not until the source code is released, which is probably never.
Emulation = no, this is a windows game.
Homebrew = that would be re-making the game yourself, like the guy did. That'd take ages.
Porting = Not without the source code, and this is assuming that the game is written in a portable language as far as the Wii is concerned.


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Can anyone recommend good legitimate upfront payment writing sites? Passive income is great from writing, but upfront payments would seem like a good idea in conjunction with attempting to create further passive income down the road.
If possible, I would like to write for perhaps 5-10 major places...
Surely, there are numerous places for freelancers?
As I mentioned before there is oDesk where you bid on jobs. There is also Elance. You can try applying for Wordsofworth, I signed up there last week and I already have a contract to write 11 250 word blog posts for $5 each. It may be a monthly continuing contract. However, a lot of people are put on a waiting list until something suitable comes up.
I don't know where you are located but a lot of the places are not open to non-Americans.
I am an American. What type of articles can you write on at Wordsofworth? Preferably, I am looking for multiple places to write on fitness, gaming, and other miscellaneous topics.
They ask you your interests and try and match you to clients who want articles or blog posts on those topics. I'm writing on a topic I don't know that much about but I know I can handle it. They offered it to me because it is a Canadian client. They tell you what keywords they want used, etc.
They pay you by PayPal.
Just remember that eligibility may depend on your country.
Anyway, there's:
And if you want to put up articles, I've had articles sell at dailyarticle and constantcontent too.
I would not recommend freelancer.com. The competition is fierce and , because of that, the pay for writers can sometimes be abysmal.
At Wordsofworth, is it required to use UK spelling? I noticed that's what they ask for on their quiz. I hadn't clicked on the American flag before looking at the quiz, that may have made a difference.
I have had good experiences with
Demand Studios
constant content (though I didn't write there long enough to make a sale, I found them helpful, polite, and high quality.)
WiseGEEK is good, too. I could not commit to their weekly minimum of articles, though.
I think there is also a place called IBPub- I started exploring it as an option, but they have a minimum also.
If you are well-versed in a certain topic, you can become a guide or expert for About.com They pay regularly. It's a long process getting in.
Felicia Williams at "No Job For Mom" gives lots of helpful advice and up to date information about writing for up front sites.
My favorites are TextBroker and Demand.
I checked TextBroker, but am a bit confused. Does this site pay you directly or only if an individual wishes to buy your article? Some upfront sites I have looked at have a strange interface, and I am not sure what type of topics they are looking for. I just want to ensure I write for places within my niches.
I also see that TextBroker evaluates your article on a few levels, and you get paid more if its of higher quality .
At textbroker, you write a sample and they give you a rating (1-4, 5 for professionals)
Then you get to choose from articles people are asking for.
For example, I was given level 4 when I applied. So I can choose a level2,3, or 4 article. Since I like technology, I can go to the technology section and pick any level 2-4 article I want and claim it as the one I'll write. Once you claim it, you have a set amount of time to finish it (depends on the article. You can see before choosing)
Amount earned is based on the level and the amount of words asked.
This is different from sites like constant content or daily article where you put an article you wrote and wait for someone to be interested in it. At textbroker (and the content authority, or constant content's marketplace), the publishers ask for a title and the writers claim in order to write it. No bidding, first come first serve.
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So you've put up your own company. Starting your own business, and being your own can certainly be a dream come true. But taking your business effectively off-the-ground, though, might not be.
What do you think will set apart your new business from the rest of the already established brand in today's ever-so-competitive and ever-so-chaotic market? In a word, Branding.
But why is branding so important?
Branding helps you create and position a positive perception about your business amongst your target audiences.
Remember, 54% consumers don't trust brands. Why? Because most brands fail to meet their promises and claims and end up not delivering on client expectations.
But effectively branding your business is no mean feat!
It takes a lot of time, money and patience to become a well-defined, genuinely likeable brand.
Let's Check out Some Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your Branding Efforts:-
1. What's Your Archetype?
Conceptualized by popular psychologist Carl Jung, the concept of archetypes means defining your brand on recognizable characters from popular fables, folklore and novels. Over the years, some of the world's most popular brands have used this branding strategy to make it easy for their target audience to remember their brand. For example, Microsoft is the boy (or girl) next door, while Apple is the visionary. Creating such notable archetype for your brand can help you create a compelling story around your brand.
2. Are You Honest?
As discussed earlier, 54% consumers don't trust brands. That's why you'll need to ensure that your brand values includes credibility, honesty and authenticity. It makes sense to keep analysing your performance in order to find out the weak spots. And constantly improve them to strengthen your brand value. When something goes wrong, let your customers know about it and do everything possible to fix it. Remember, customers love to interact with brands that are transparent and honest with their buyers.
3. Are You On Social Media?
Social media presence is important than ever for businesses, especially startups and small businesses. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram offer startups a wide range of opportunities to tap into a large pool of potential customers. Unlike traditional marketing, social media helps you make connections and build community of users around your products and services. Social media allows startups to garner media mileage and build brand awareness with smaller budgets and grassroots campaigns.
4. Do You Create Brand Videos?
Did you know Dollar Shave Club, an American start-up based in the state of California, was able to attract over 12,000 people within 48 hours with its viral video? Yeah that's true! Dollar Shave Club's silly viral video ad released on Youtube in March 2012 helped the company garner 5 million views and 330,000 customers in three months. That's the power of videos. Remember, audiences are 10x more likely to engage with video content—embed, share, or comment—more than text-only blogs or related social posts. So try to use targeted videos to educate your buyers, help them recognize your brand, and make them purchase from you.
5. Do you invest in promotional merchandise?
Regardless of what sort of brand you're trying to create awareness for, there are end number of sure-fire ways to get out there and help grow your brand. But one of the best ways is one that might not have even thought of: promotional merchandise. Creating custom merchandise with your custom logo design or other vital company information can be an amazing way to promote your brand far and wide. But remember, the more creative you can be with your gifts the easier it will be create awareness for your brand.
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Over the years I've had a weird and unhealthy relationship with performing. I always felt like i never chose this life. It chose me. And because I 'didn't have a choice' I felt unqualified to make music b/c I hadn't been trained traditionally. My biggest fear was (and is) playing in front of other musicians b/c it was the one place people would listen to me with critical ears and I would ultimately be exposed for being an 'imposter' – someone who has no idea whether shes playing a Gsus or G7 or Gwhatever. Someone who is faking it until she makes it.
It's a weird feeling thinking of all the doors that have opened up over the past year – wondering how it happened and worrying whether or not I will 'mess it up'. These days I have learned to ask myself a very important question when I get off stage after a 'bad' set: "What do I think happened and what actually happened?" Reality and perception are two very different things, and often we confuse them and make them the same. This question has really helped to steer me away from those moments when all I wanna do is rip myself apart and say "YOU SUCK! You shouldn't be here. They only clapped b/c that's what they're supposed to do". If there is one thing I know now, it's that musicians make mistakes…all the time. They just get better at hiding them :) If there is anything else I know, it's that the more you practice, the better you get. These are two facts that I wish the 21-year old version of me knew 11 years ago, although to be honest, I'm not sure it would have saved me from any of my episodes of self-deprecation.
I've also begun to tell myself one other thing (this time before I get on stage): "this show is not about you. you are simply the messenger delivering the message. Someone needs to be encouraged. Someone else needs to access a buried emotion. Someone else just really needs to have a good time tonight. Help them do that with your music." Reminding myself of this keeps me from wallowing in self pity, constantly apologizing on stage for my imperfections, and making awkward comments to distract people from the fact that I'm very uncomfortable. Over the years, I've frozen up on stage out of the fear that I wouldn't perform flawlessly (ironic), I've kept to myself b/c I felt I wasn't good enough to associate with certain people of a higher musical caliber, I've made one apology after another after another.
So you played a song and you hit a wrong note…or two…or three. It's ok. Now they all know you're human. When it comes down to it, music makes people happy, it enriches their lives. And it's your gift to give to the world. Don't hoard it. Everybody already knows you're not perfect, but it finally becomes fun when you accept it.


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After a lot of rumors and leaked specs finally Samsung Galaxy GEAR officially announced. Yesterday Samsung unveil the smart watch which will pack a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 320 x 320 resolution and 278 PPI.
The smart watch powers a 800 MHz Exynous processor and will run on an heavily modified Android 4.3 OS. Galaxy GEAR had 2 microphones on either side of the screen which can be used for voice-to-text input and can be used to help with noise cancellation. Along with Galaxy GEAR will pack a 315 mAh battery.
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The LAPD last year saw an increase in deadly officer-involved shootings that sparked a procedural change within the department.
Chief Charlie Beck implemented a program that would encourage de-escalation tactics. Those de-escalation policies have caused some controversy among police rank and file.
Beck sat down with CBS2 anchor Pat Harvey to talk about what he calls "the reverence for human life."
It is a story that is Only On 2.
With what almost appears to be a daily officer-involved shooting in America, and often involving white officers and men of color on the receiving end, Beck knows there is scrutiny and controversy facing police departments all over the country.
"I see people who say, 'Well, that's not a good person. That's a police officer.' And how wrong is that?" Beck asked.
The chief sat down with Harvey to talk specifically about the LAPD, police shootings and what steps the department has taken to avoid violent encounters.
"I try to talk empathy all the time with my officers. You have to understand where people come from. You have to understand that their experiences are different than yours and that may affect the way they see things," Beck said.
Those differences have the chief and the LAPD rethinking how they police.
"Literally, a Los Angeles police officer, those two men or women in that car, have the power to take away your life, liberty and property in ways that nobody, not even the president of the United States has. And that has to be tempered by responsibility. And that has to be tempered by oversight, and that's my job," Beck says.
The chief is holding his officers accountable. He recently recommended criminal charges be filed against an officer for the May 2015 shooting death in Venice of Brendon Glenn, a homeless man.
"When I see things that aren't right, when the officers acted inappropriately, then I take the right action," Beck says.
But, more often than not, he has stood by officers involved in high-profile shooting cases.
Beck has his critics, chief among them Black Lives Matter. They have called on Beck to resign.
Los Angeles hasn't seen the types of widespread protests that occurred in the aftermath of shootings in Ferguson, Mo., or Monday night in Charlotte, N.C.
Beck believes that de-escalation is partly the reason.
"It was in response of not only what was going in Los Angeles but was going on nationally," Beck explains. "We wanted to do a reset."
Harvey asked Beck how officers feel about this change. He answers the question by changing the question.
"If somebody doesn't believe in the reverence for human life, then I don't want them to be a Los Angeles police officer," Beck says.
Harvey also reports the chief has implemented a new program where LAPD officers visit the families involved in shootings.
The chief readily admits some in the department don't think that's a good idea. But he believes the program bridges a divide among officers, the community and the families they affect.


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So on 28th June, who turned up?
Just me!
This tells me that either:
1. nobody reads this blog;
2. nobody cares.
World War 1 was the world's first truly world war. It took decades to engineer by the British establishment. But its failure in establishing a world government under British control ultimately led to World War 2, which was more horrific than World War 1. So a protest on 28th June was not just a protest against Freenasonry's role in engineering World War 1, it was also a protest about the British establishment's mongering of two world wars to establish a world government under their control.
So my thinking is:
1. if point 1. above is true then why should I spend so much time writing to myself?
2. if point 2. above is true then why should I spend so much time writing to myself?
I'd be better off if I found something more effective to do. What this is I'm not sure.
So The Truth Serum is closing down.


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Kevin Durant Beats Argentina All By Himself
LONDON—The 3-point line in Olympic basketball measures 22 feet, 2 inches. This line is significantly too close to the hoop for Kevin Durant.
In a physical game that edged dangerously close to fisticuffs, Durant delivered a highbrow performance and led the U.S. men's national team to a 126-97 victory over Argentina. Team USA closed out a 5-0 record in group play and will face Australia in Wednesday's quarterfinals.
Durant, a...