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In 1718 the Jordan family migrated from Savoy to the Palatinate. Andreas Jordan (1775-1848) established a quality wine estate and thereby laid the foundation for the reputation of this outstanding wine estate. A long series of respected men followed in his footsteps: Ludwig Andreas Jordan (1811-1883), Representative of the Frankfurt Parliament and the Federal Parliament; Dr. Ludwig Bassermann-Jordan (1869 - 1914), who greatly influenced the first German wine regulations and who co-founded the Association of Natural Wine Producers (later VDP); Dr. Friedrich von Bassermann-Jordan (1872 - 1959), author of one of the most fundamental works on the history of wine; finally Dr. Ludwig von Bassermann-Jordan (1924-1995), who secured a firm position at the pinnacle of the international wine market for the Bassermann-Jordan wines.
The extensive facilities of the Bassermann-Jordan estate have a special place among the cellars of the German wineries. In the course of many hundreds of years there has emerged an important viticultural centre which far exceeds the needs of a vintner. The Museum of Historical Wines has earned particular respect containing vintages dating back to 1706.
The foundation for the exceptional Rieslings from vineyards in Forst, Deidesheim and Ruppertsberg are found in the 42 hectares of excellent land under vines in 20 individual locations. One third is classified first class (Grosses Gewächs) such as Kalkofen, Ungeheuer, Kirchenstück, Jesuitengarten, Hohenmorgen and Hoheburg.
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Our Funds under Management was valued at over $28 billion as at 31 March 2019.
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Finland VS Portugal
Every time you travel to a new country, the place you live or you used to live suddenly becomes a magical place. Small things you haven´t noticed before it starts to matter (like a lot!). When I left Portugal for this volunteering experience in Seinäjoki, Finland, I knew that I would face many challenges. In fact, that´s what I wanted the most: to experience what´s different. I support the idea that "different" doesn´t mean wrong.
Everything in a culture is a matter of perspective; I believe we should be open-minded to accept new habits and lifestyles. That´s what this article is all about: my first week in Seinäjoki. I´ll share with you what impressed the most and what´s being harder at this point. The first weeks are the most challenging ones. Your body starts to feel the change, such as with day light, cold weather, food and time tables. The cultural impact is often strongest in the first weeks and this is the best time for me to reflect about new habits.
Cold Weather
When I met Finnish people, they kept asking me about how was I dealing with cold weather and snow. As many of you might know, Portugal it´s known by "warm and nice" temperatures, even in the winter. Well, let me explain to you that I feel colder in Portugal, than in Finland. Why is that? Because even though in Finland there are snow and low temperatures, buildings are prepared for the cold weather. In Portugal that doesn't happen at all. For me 7 degrees in Portugal is the same as -1 degrees in Finland, there is much more humidity and wind. However, Portugal still has a lot of light during the winter time and that´s a plus. In conclusion, I really like cold weather in Finland but I understand people who live here permanently struggle with this. I am only a foreigner here, so I enjoy it!
In my opinion, Portugal is also known for its gastronomy. Every tourist in Portugal praises our food, wine, beer and its prices. Portuguese weather allows the country to produce its own vegetables, fruits and so many other foods. In Finland that is not very likely to happen. Why? Because of cold weather.
Food prices in Finland are also very high! Every single time I go to the supermarket I feel shocked with the high prices. For example, four tomatoes can cost 1€60 and a box of 250g of chicken meat costs, more a less, 4€. In Portugal I would buy a lot of tomatoes for that price and a bigger amount of meat.
I am having lunch time in the office canteen/restaurant and this was the start of a hard relation. Soups are cooked with milk and it also can have sugar, mustard or boiled eggs. Portuguese soup is cooked with water, vegetables, salt and a dash of olive oil. At lunch time eating salads and drinking milk are also very common behaviors around here.
Schedule is another matter I would like to highlight. Finish people start to work very early which means they will also feel hungry very soon. Lunch time happens at 11 a.m. and dinner time at 5/6 p.m. Even though Portuguese people start to work early, they will eat a second breakfast at 11 a.m. and only have lunch at 1 or 2 p.m. Dinner time is also different. Sometimes Portuguese people have dinner at 10.30 p.m. but the normal time to start having dinner (at least for me) it´s at 8 p.m.
Summing up, food is my biggest challenge in Finland. Furthermore, cakes and sweets are very good around here and I don´t want to return to Portugal with ten more pounds!
Punctual, organized non stressed people
Being punctual in Finland is something very normal and common (and it should be like that everywhere!). If people are counting on you, you should respect timetables. Well, that doesn´t really happen in Portugal. When I write this, I don´t mean to say that everyone is like that, but most of the people I had the chance to work or study with are just late all the time. In Finland people are always punctual! In consequence, they drive very slowly (because of the ice too), they enjoy their time on the wheel, they don´t stress and they don´t say any mean things to the other drivers. In Portugal, since people are always late, they drive like fast furious movies, they get angry easily and they don´t really care about the driving rules. I must say that drivers in Finland are very careful with pedestrians. Every time I want to cross the road, they will just let me pass!
At work people are shy but very polite. They have a few break times to drink tea, coffee and eat some cookies all together. Even the "big boss" joins the workers during that time and where I work, he brings some cakes as well. For me, that´s amazing! I´ve worked in some places where the "big bosses" were amazing and friendly people but I also worked in places where bosses weren´t like that. I think it might be a matter of luck.
I also believe that Portuguese people very driven by emotions, while in Finland they tend to hide their feelings.
Finnish language
Finnish is hard to learn but not impossible! I am having Finnish classes and I will do my best to learn it. Words are hard to understand, as well as letters. In my work place I am used to listen to people speaking in Finnish and that´s a positive thing for me. I already know one important word "noni". Finnish people use this one for every situation; you just need to adjust your voice tone.
Aalto Library
I have never seen a library like this before! It's true that in Portugal there is this very famous Lello library, also known as the Harry Potter library. Anyway, this Alvar Aalto construction is impressive. The place has a lot of light, big windows, silent rooms, small wall holes where you can take a nap or just read a book, movies and video games rooms and even a piano. The books are mainly in finnish but there are also English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc. This library offers you the possibility of borrowing CD and DVD.
Bikes that are not stolen
Bikes are everywhere! Bikes everywhere with no lockers! How is that possible? I am still trying to understand if sometimes they don't really get robbed. My country has amazing things as well but you should never leave a bike or anything just like that. Someone will steal it from you. Also, don´t leave your house door opened or someone will go inside.
Finland VS Portugal
Final result: Every country has good and not so good things. I love the country I was born, it is my home. Finland is now my second home. So, let´s all be friends and enjoy good things around here!
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Perfectly fried piece of fish, very fresh and the tartar sauce gave it the extra kick. As for the fries... they were not good. Having just ate the duck fat fries, these fries were no match. They were bland and hard. I guess it would be unfair to compare the two since they are on two different playing fields.
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I was at my cousin's place the other day and like any other of the millions using the social networking site, I had the uncontrollable urge to check my Facebook account. So, I made my way to the computer upstairs to find my 13 year old niece uploading snaps of the party downstairs into 'her' Facebook account. I was amused and even stunned. It just made my opinion that almost everybody is on Facebook unshakeable. So, what makes this site so popular? And how can it help you market your business?
Facebook is one of those social platforms where the content is open to the general public. It is easier to create a page on Facebook and market your product than any other site in the present social media scenario. People can't seem to get enough of it. They are constantly checking out new pages, becoming a fan, participating in the discussions, opinionating, liking and even placing the ads in their home pages to show support. It is the facebooker's ailment; they just can't seem to get enough of it. What started out as a closed social networking site for college students has sure made millions in the world stay connected?
A major advantage while using Facebook to promote your product or Facebook marketing is the ability to control and manipulate the variable of demographics. It is easy to choose and target the age groups or likeminded people as Facebook is a place where people flaunt their opinions and alliances. So if you are planning to sell even hay, there will sure be a group that says, 'People who love hay.' Humor aside, it is just an example to show the all prevailing nature of the social networking site.
The mini news feed and the news feed always keeps the users of the application updated about the posts and comments in the application's home page. If you are marketing yourself or your product using Facebook is sure to customize your Facebook page to attract more traffic. Tag photos and videos and advertise your events using the new Facebook events. The Marketplace in Facebook is like a classifieds listing service, in which you can place ads in any one of your networks for free but have to shell out 1$ if you use various other networks. When Facebook opened itself to third-party developers in the form of Facebook Platform, it was a move that was lauded by marketing gurus all over the world. Using this Platform, independent developers can create and make their application usable to the millions of users of the site.
As Social Media Marketing has huge future potential all that is said above barely scratched the surface of what you could possibly do for your business using Facebook. Try it out for yourself and see the wonders it does to your product's popularity.
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I'm trying to make a conversion between two coordinate systems, pixel x,y and latitude, longitude. Say we have two points, the first being 53,12 which represents latitude 42 longitude -119.5, the second 42,56 representing latitude 39 longitude -119.3. How would I find the pixel distance between the two longitudes and two latitudes?
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In complement of Orbit Airlines, a few other airlines operate for us. They're known as "subsidiaries" for Orbit, and the bunch of them as multiple fonctions... Let's take a closer look to all these airlines flying for us...
ORBIT Regional
We operate Bombardier CRJ700s and Embraer 120s on our smallest routes around Paris (our main Hub). The aicrafts are painted with the same livery as Orbit, to be more recognizable. They fly very short-haul routes, the CRJ700s fly to the main airports outside Paris, while the EMB-120s fly between the parisian airports to bring our customers from one airport to the other without loosing precious time at the airport or on the roads...
ORBIT Express Services
Need an extra quick service? We're here for that, operating 2 different types of helicopters (the Bell206 and the EADS Écureuil AS350) and the Baron58 and Cessna Grand Caravan, to fly you wherever you want around the airport...
ORBIT Business JetWays
Do you need a Business Jet to fly quietly around the globe, without being disturbed? Should you need anything, we have it. More than 1.000 people do trust us to fly them that way, why not you?
A special subsidiary, operating only the Boeing 757, configured in an all-business class, flying from CDG to North American business routes like New-York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Montréal, ... This airline now operates 5 B757-200, and prepares to launch new US routes during the summer 2013...
Created in 2012, europeLINK is our low-cost european subsidiary. This airlines operates only Airbus A320Family aircrafts, from the A319 to the A321. They fly mainly in the European Union (some flights are bound for the European continent outside the EU). europeLINK replaces EUA (European United Airlines), which had been created in 2006 with the same purpose and aim as europeLINK, but was flying with very different colors ans was not independantly managed (as it is now the case with europeLINK).
Britannia is a new subsidiary, that will start its operations by the end of 2013, as soon as the British Government grants permission to Orbit Airlines, to open the new Britannia Hub in London (we don't know yet whether it sould be Heathrow, Luton, London City or Stansted). The new Britannia will act as a new long-haul low-cost airliner in Britain, competing with Jet2.com. Britannia planns to operate 757s and 767s, just as the old Britannia operated before being absorbed by British Airways.
Elysair is the second american-european long-haul low fares airline, after L'Avion (also owned by Orbit airlines). This airline, based on its sister's ("L'Avion") principle, is however not a full-Business Class carrier, but a full-First Class carrier. The service on-board is at the Top, we call it the "White Star Service", in reference to the White Star Line, a sea-carrier (who once owned the magnificent and luxurious RMS Titanic) and who had the best service dedicaded to all their passengers. If you travel once with Elysair, you'll never be able again to travel with another carrier afterwards...
A rebirth after a few years out of service. Orbit will be financially helping the relaunch of the new Australian low-fares airliner "Air Australia". A code-share contract should be signed soon, as Orbit lauched new routes to Australia just last year, and such a partner would be really interesting...
We financially support this airline, and Orbit already detains 41% of the funds of the carrier...
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Collectible CoinsReviewing: Walt Disney World 4 Silver Resort Coin Collection | Rating:
We purchased this 9.25" x 11.25" black wood framed coin set from the Disney Liquidation Sale a year ago. The sale is held the first week of April and again in October of each year in the town of Celebration, FL. Normally at this sale, everything is 70% off.
We had debated about buying this piece because we really don't collect coins, but for $1.75, it was acceptable.
Now, this piece was only offered for a short time before being taken off the market in 2007. Disney was making a few changes that year.
The photo is of Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto watching the nighttime fireworks over all 4 parks. The colors are so much better than in the picture.
Each of the included coins shows the year that each resort park opened.
The first coin is of The Animal Kingdom Resort with the iconic, "Tree of Life". This coin is stamped with the date of opening of 1998.
The second coin is of The Magic Kingdom Resort and has "Cinderella's Castle", which opened in 1971 and also has this date stamped on it.
The third coin is of EPCOT Resort and the famous "Spaceship Earth" - this resort park opened in 1982 and is stamped with that date. The Mickey's Sorcerer's Hand with Wand was also removed in 2007, which was sort of a disappointment to us. Hang onto any EPCOT items with this design.
The last and fourth coin is of Disney's Previously named "MGM Studios" and "The Sorcerer Mickey Hat". This park coin is stamped with the opening date of 1989. Anything with Disney's MGM is from the park's previous name, so I would recommend holding onto that stuff. The new name is now, "Disney's Hollywood Studios".
We don't ever intend to take the coins out so I can't say what the other sides look like.
I have seen these sold on eBay for as much as $19.99. I guess that price is still worth it, if you are a Disneyana fan and considering two of the resort logos have changed. They truly are collector's pieces.
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Before they exit stage left, Justin Vernon and Bon Iver have dropped the video for their Bon Iver closer, "Beth/Rest". Directed by Vernon and Dan Huiting, and filmed in the same woods that surround the band's studio, the celestial clip fully encapsulates the track's elegiac qualities, focusing on alien-like tribesmen that glow no different than Jor-El of Krypton. Vernon, who based the clip on a treatment he wrote, explains, "It's kind of about two people who are truly meant for each other and what happens to their essence. How they connect is some other thing that we don't know how to really talk about." Admittedly, it doesn't come close to that '80s-inspired video a year back, but it's nice to finally see something substantial and official. Uncork the magic below.
"Beth/Rest" serves as the fourth and presumably final single off last year's Bon Iver. Available today via Jagjaguwar, the 12″ and digital versions of the single are backed by a full-band recording of the track from an August 2011 session at Rare Book Room.
In related news, Austin City Limits recently aired its episode featuring Bon Iver, and New Jersey rockers The Gaslight Anthem plan on covering "Skinny Love" for Record Store Day. We too live in a weird, beautiful world, people.


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MMM Nigeria gets set to Unfreeze Accounts on January 14 : releases 2017 rules for participants – The Ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria which was earlier rumored that has folded is set to Unfreeze Accounts on January 14th, 2017 as earlier promised.
As the Scheme is set to unfreeze Accounts, it has also released a new guidelines for participants, in the year 2017.
Following the release, a new strategy for fake-proof type of payments is being developed and The release also maintained that misbehaving guiders will be dealt with in year 2017.
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MMM Nigeria gets set to Unfreeze Accounts on January 14
In expectation of January 14 re-launch of the ponzi scheme frozen accounts, participants are to strictly abide by the new rules that it will come with.
According to the release, MMM programmers are working earnestly with a new model which will be announced and implemented at a later date.
With this, The MMM system will be balanced Said the MMM Admin.
He Further added that this will be done "in other to keep the Get Help (GH) and Provide help (PH) balanced. No matter whether people join or not, and it will be sustainable.
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Talking about the proof of payment, He said that a new strategy will be used for fake proof of payments.
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Yesterday's evidence at the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission heard much fascinating evidence from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dr Mark Williams. Dr Williams did a very thorough job of setting out the extreme weather conditions that factor into the Forest Fire Danger Index, especially the highly anomalous and extreme temperatures prevailing in the January heatwave and during the fires.
Yet a search of the transcript reveals no mention of 'climate' and only two mentions of 'warming' in all the evidence for that day. The first, at lines 20-25 on page 728, has Dr Williams remarking on the potential contribution of the warming trend he clearly acknowledges to anti-cyclone wind patterns.
The second, at lines 20ff. from Commissioner Susan Pascoe, says warming 'projections seem to be toward an extension of these weather patterns'. Leaving aside the indications that the trend is likely to worsen, not proceed in a merely linear fashion, if there continues to be inadequate action on climate change, my question is this: How is it that the Commissioners could not bring themselves to ask any questions regarding climate change of an obviously expert witness?
My submission makes the point that recommendations from this Royal Commission urging a reconsideration of climate policy from the perspective of bushfire prevention might well be influential in the climate position Australia takes to international talks in Copenhagen. If this influenced other nations to adopt a stronger climate agreement, that would have clear benefits for prevention of bushfire in Australia over time.
Conversely, a failure by the Royal Commission to contribute in this manner might well cut across any recommendations it makes regarding better warning, emergency response and bushfire mitigation. If climate change goes unchecked, whatever adaptation measures they recommend will be increasingly ineffective and perhaps even useless.
Maybe the inquiry is yet to hear further climate evidence, but it's hard to know given that there is no publicly available schedule of witnesses or topics for consideration. The Preliminary Directions Media Release issued by the Royal Commission on 20 April shows that no climate groups have been given either leave to appear, or conditional leave to appear. Of course, the Royal Commission may call expert climate witnesses, but the signs are not good for climate change getting appropriate air-time in this inquiry.
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Dukkha, the first of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, broadly refers to suffering, or an unsatisfactory/ painfulness of mundane or unmindful living. We have all felt this way at some point in our lives, some more strongly than others. Personally I feel this way when I am having an inauthentic interaction, stuck in thoughts of how things should be, or pushing an agenda based on personal desires. No matter how this manifests in each individual's life, the attributes or signs remain constant. These include feelings of anxiety, distress, frustration, unease, and dissatisfaction. Any time you experience these identifying traits, remember they are telling you something; to do something different by making changes in your relationships or habits, pushing you back on the path to living happy and fulfilled.
Consider this.. You are hiking along, it's bright and sunny outside, and you're enjoying the scenery along your path. You continue hiking. As time passes you find yourself lost in thoughts; thinking about the past, the future, planning, reviewing, creating fictional
happenings or conversations. Then, you wake up! Becoming aware of where you are and realize you are no longer on your path. You might feel you've neglected your needs moment by moment (mindfully living with intention vs. unmindfully living). Waking up in the moment, you find yourself surrounded by bushes, vines, encapsulated by the shadowy darkness of big trees. You might think, "Whoa! How did I get here?" Or "Shit! What do I do now?". These thoughts could also manifest as a physical sensation such as a pit in your stomach, a tightness in your chest. To emerge from, or recognize, thinking is the first step to living a more fulfilling, present life. Recognizing our unmindful thoughts as suffering, allowing them to be there, investigating with kindness, and finally, nourishing with what you actually need in the moment. This essential practice allows one to navigate back to the path. You'll be basking in the sunlight of an open trail, on your way to living a fulfilled life.
When anxiety, distress, frustration, and dissatisfaction arise, use them as a signal, a glowing neon sign, pointing you to practice R.A.I.N.
The Practice
Start with the R, recognize, and move through each of the letters sequentially. Take time and don't rush. Each time you practice you are one step closer to getting to the roots of your suffering, leading to enjoying life more fully, more present.
R—Recognize what's going on (thoughts, emotions, feelings)
A—Allowing: Breathing with what is (thoughts, emotions, feelings)
I—Investigating with kindness
N—Nourish with what you need in the moment
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Member: Michael Tucker
Operations Director at Baltimore Angels
The Betamore Community Spotlight is a new blog series that shines a light on our members and their companies. Each week we'll feature a different member and share a glimpse into what life as a Betamore member is all about.
What's one thing no one knows about you?
My two dogs have over 3,500 followers on Instagram. That's more than me and all my family members combined. @lilyandparker hasn't "sold out" and monetized just yet.
What's one thing you wish you knew before working for a startup?
I wish that I knew how crazy the Baltimore Tech community was. I wasn't expecting anything else other than professionalism- and there is nothing wrong with that. But, I like that people in Baltimore have a lot of pride in helping each other and working together, and as a result they all become friends. So when there are parties and people are hanging out, feeling themselves, and having a few drinks, I see people I work with get a little wild and crazy. It's been a really cool experience to see that people I look up to on a professional level aren't just straight-faced, suit wearers!
What superpower would you like to have and why?
I'd love to be able to freeze time. With my job, I'm constantly busy doing a multitude of things and there's a whole host of other passions I have. So, there are never enough hours in a day. Before I know it, I look at the clock and it's 4 o'clock, then 5 o'clock, then it's time to go get coffee or drinks with someone, then my day is over, and ready to start back up again. I never have enough hours in the day. So, being able to freeze time would be my ideal superpower.
Best part of the Betamore Community:
I think the people are my favorite part. With my job, I don't have to work here. I could work from anywhere. But, it makes a lot of sense to try and position myself in the heart of the tech community. So, I like working out of Betamore, where through osmosis and serendipity I feel in the loop with what's going on in Baltimore when it comes to tech and smart people building really cool things. That is the number one reason why I'm here, the members- the people.
Describe Betamore's Community in one word.
Flat or seltzer water?
Coffee or espresso?
Stairs or elevator?
Stairs. [Almost] always.
PC or Mac?
What's your favorite inspirational quote?
I like the quote by Nietzsche: "And those who were dancing were thought to be crazy by those who couldn't hear the music."


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Thursday, September 18, 2014
One on one appointments by Terry Burns
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- Rick Barry said...
Good tips, Terry. I'm guessing that newer writers without projects to pitch fear looking like amateurs, or they don't want to perturb an agent or editor by posing a lot of questions instead of plopping a stellar proposal on the table. I've been turned down by a couple editors with whom I still "clicked" personality-wise and have become good friends even though my mss. don't fit what they're looking for. Certainly worthwhile to talk from the heart.
I have an agent, but some readers might wonder what specifically you recommend to be memorable (in a good way). Their photo on their business card? Simply fresh plots with interesting characters? A pleasant & professional personality? Or a nice mix of all these? What did your clients do to stick in your mind?
- September 18, 2014 at 8:10 AM
- Terry Burns said...
Good question, Rick, but the answer is not as easy as a picture on a business card. It's like dating. What about your wife, or what did she do that drew you to her? It's a connection. First the writing has to be there of course. I meet a lot of people that I really like, but their project just doesn't work for me like the editors you said you became friends with. But beyond that we have to click as people. And it also has to be clear that they really want to be with ME, and not just "an agent." I have backed out of contract offers on occasion when someone said they would answer me after they heard from this agent or that agent or after they had agent appointments at a conference. Maybe it's an ego thing but I don't want to feel like I am the one someone chooses to go with if they can't get someone better. I feel like all of my clients are with the agent they wanted . . . or are very good at schmoozing me.
- September 18, 2014 at 8:42 AM
- Jackie said...
Great post and lots of good tips to consider as I finish preparing for ACFW. Thanks!
- September 18, 2014 at 12:56 PM


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The Nordics are famous for their design heritage characterized by a fascinating combination of simplicity, minimalism and functionality. While Scandinavian design emerged back in the 1950s, it has been on a winning streak ever since. We've been checking out the interior trends for the coming year: a mix of wood, dark green, and more. Get inspired!
Nature has gradually found its way into our homes, and in 2017 it continues to inspire. Think tree branches and other natural materials in earthy colors. This trend can for example be found in Radisson Blu Hotel Nydalen in Oslo, which worked together with Norway's popular interior design shop Milla Boutique, bringing together industrial with natural elements while adding beautiful mirrors, lamps, and textiles.
Dark green
Classic white slowly but surely began to disappear during 2016, being replaced by blue tones. While this color scheme will continue to be popular next year, there's a new interior star in sight: dark green.
Shades of blue and green dominate the lobby of Radisson Blu Tromsø Hotel for example, giving it a relaxing feel perfect to wind down after a long day.
Classic elegance
Classically elegant color schemes will be prominent in 2017, ranging from beige and grey to natural finishes. Metal will also play a major role, including silver, tin and stainless steel.
Radisson Blu Royal Stavanger follows this trend, combining a sophisticated, bright color palette with metal and wooden details.
Unique details
Unique, personalized interior details have been popular for a long time and will be even more in demand next year. Uniqueness can be created by adding a daring color or unlikely material combos. Just have a look at the Summit Bar located on the 21st floor of Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta: by adding beautiful, unexpected brass details to the mix, the bar has become a major eye-catcher.
Rugs, especially large-sized ones, will be big during 2017, being able to frame everything from dining tables to sofas in a luxurious way or create smaller rooms within larger ones. The trend goes to soft materials, both patterned and monochrome.
The elegant design at Radisson Blu Metropol in Helsingborg takes this trend into account, inspired by the international architecture and design exhibition H55 held in Helsingborg in summer 1955.
As you probably noticed, naked bulbs hanging on a simple cord were a huge trend in 2016, but they have had their time in the spotlight. The coming year will bring back big, clearly visible structures, focusing on more majestic lighting solutions.
The conference area at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen does exactly that.


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a form of protein-calorie malnutrition occurring chiefly in the first year of life, with growth retardation and wasting of subcutaneous fat and muscle, but usually with retention of appetite and mental alertness. It is considered to be related to kwashiorkor. Infectious disease may be a precipitating factor. adj., adj maran´tic, maras´mic.
Cachexia, especially in young children, primarily due to prolonged dietary deficiency of protein and calories.
Synonym(s): marantic atrophy, Parrot disease (2) , pedatrophia, pedatrophy
[G. marasmos, withering]
marasmus/ma·ras·mus/ (mah-raz´mus) a form of protein-energy malnutrition predominantly due to prolonged severe caloric deficit, chiefly occurring in the first year of life, with growth retardation and wasting of subcutaneous fat and muscle.maran´ticmaras´mic
A progressive wasting of the body, occurring chiefly in young children and associated with insufficient intake or malabsorption of food.
ma·ras′mic adj.
Etymology: Gk, marasmos, a wasting
a condition of extreme malnutrition and emaciation, occurring chiefly in young children. It is characterized by progressive wasting of subcutaneous tissue and muscle. Marasmus results from a lack of adequate calories and proteins and is seen in children with failure to thrive and in individuals in a state of starvation. Less commonly it results from an inability to assimilate or use protein because of a defect in metabolism. Care of the marasmic child involves the reestablishment of fluid and electrolyte balance, followed by the slow and gradual addition of foods as they are tolerated. See also kwashiorkor.
marasmusA state of severe malnutrition due to reduced ingestion of protein and calories, which can be as a result of poor diet, eating habits, parent-child relationship or metabolic defects.
Clinical findings
Failure to thrive, weight loss, emaciation, decreased skin turgor, skin and muscle atrophy; children have a wizened appearance, are listless, have abdominal distension and oedema, "starvation stools", hypotonia, hypothermia, and reduced rates of metabolism.
marasmusA state of severe malnutrition, due to ↓ ingestion of protein and calories, due to poor diet, feeding habits, parent-child relationship or metabolic defects Clinical FTT, weight loss, emaciation, ↓ skin turgor, skin and muscle atrophy; children are wizened, listless, abdominal distension and edema, 'starvation stools', hypotonia, hypothermia, ↓ metabolism. Cf Kwashiorkor.
Cachexia, especially in young children, primarily due to prolonged dietary deficiency of protein and calories.
Synonym(s): Parrot disease (2) .
Synonym(s): Parrot disease (2) .
marasmusA state of wasting or emaciation from starvation, usually in infants. There is weakness, irritability, dry skin and, unless rapidly corrected by feeding, retardation of growth and of mental development.
Severe malnutritution in children caused by a diet lacking in calories as well as protein. Marasmus may also be caused by disease and parasitic infection.
Mentioned in: Malnutrition, Starvation
Parrot,Jules Marie, French physician, 1829-1883.
Bednar-Parrot syndrome - Synonym(s): Parrot I syndrome
Parrot atrophy of the newborn
Parrot nodes - Synonym(s): Parrot sign
Parrot pseudoparalysis - syphilitic osteochondritis in newborns causing pseudoparalysis in one or more extremities. Synonym(s): syphilitic pseudoparalysis
Parrot sign - indicates congenital syphilis in newborns. Synonym(s): Parrot nodes
Parrot I syndrome - pseudoparalysis; periarticular swelling, onset seldom after 3 months of age. Synonym(s): Bednar-Parrot syndrome; Parrot syphilitic osteochondritis
Parrot II syndrome - failure to thrive, emaciation, edema, dry skin, with subcutaneous fat loss, abdomen flat or distended, hypothermia, slow pulse, decreased metabolic rate. Synonym(s): marasmus; infantile atrophy; inanition; athrepsia
Parrot syphilitic osteochondritis - Synonym(s): Parrot I syndrome
Parrot ulcer - seen in stomatitis or thrush
Cachexia primarily due to prolonged dietary deficiency of protein and calories.
a form of protein-calorie malnutrition characterized by growth retardation and wasting of subcutaneous fat and muscle, but usually with retention of appetite and mental alertness. See cobalt nutritional deficiency.


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Friday, April 22, 2011
Paper Coterie Calendar
A few months back, I designed this Frame by Frame Calendar for Paper Coterie—a new site that features beautiful, customizable paper products. Seriously, check them out. If not for a calendar mid-way through 2011, perhaps a photo book or a growth chart? I am posting some of those next!
Posted by Julia Warren at 12:40 PM
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- Muffin said...
so cute Julia! love them! Now, you must agree, that working full-time freelance designer is the best, right?
- April 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- Julie said...
I like the April one the best with the mustard yellow/turquoise combo. I like the jaggedy edged frame with turquoise and white polka dots. Very nice.
- May 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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