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Novum Hotel Kaffeemühle, Vienna
- Free WiFi
- Great for families
- Collect nights
Novum Hotel Kaffeemühle, Viennafrom $79 CAD
- Economy Single Room
- Standard Twin Room (single use)
- Standard Twin Room
- Standard Room
- Standard Triple Room
- Family Room (4 pax)
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What's around Novum Hotel Kaffeemühle, Vienna
- In Neubau
- Wiener Stadthalle - 8 min walk
- Leopold Museum - 19 min walk
- Museum of Natural History - 21 min walk
- Museum of Art History - 22 min walk
- Austrian Parliament Building - 24 min walk
- Naschmarkt - 26 min walk
- Hofburg Imperial Palace - 26 min walk
Getting around
- Vienna (VIE-Vienna Intl.) - 20 min drive
- Westbahnhof station - 8 min walk
- Vienna Franz-Josefs-Station - 5 min drive
- Vienna Meidling Station - 6 min drive
- Burggasse-Stadthalle U-Bahn - 7 min walk
- West U-Bahn - 7 min walk
- Zieglergasse U-Bahn - 10 min walk
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 76 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 7 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-out
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Self parking *
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Year Built - 1990
- Elevator
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Arabic
- English
- German
- Turkish
In the room
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A 2.832 percent city/local tax will be charged
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
Self parking costs EUR 15 per day
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 6,90 for adults and EUR 3,45 for children (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Good 7.6 From 357 reviews
Walking distance from Vienna west station. The building is kinda old but still functional.
This place is 15 minutes walk from Westbanhof train terminal NOT Vienna main terminal. You still can go every where from Westbanhof terminal. The hotel itsel was just ok. Clean and very basic. We could hear people talking or car passing by from our room. No air conditioning in the room and quite hot in May during daytime and just ok at night. I am not sure in summer. For the price we pay, it is quite fair. I would suggest you to use the train stastion (7 min walk) near the hotel (not westbanhof) to the city centre and You need to change 2 trains (easy) rather than using the bus as One suggested.
The girl at front desk could have been more helpful on directions long term parking, also was going to book another day the day after put leave car there and pay for parking no go
neighborhood a little troubling. But very near to all the sights we came to see.
Customer service was amazing.
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The November Mutual Fund Monitor – Advisor Monitor Report examines practice management resources. This report focused on 18 asset management sites and the resources they provide for advisors looking to build business. Our analysis centered on the following qualities:
- Accessibility & Organization
- Deliverables & Resources
- Quality & Timeliness
Most firms provide excellent practice management resources. Five firms exceeded the competition and received As by providing materials that are easy to locate and by addressing a variety of topics. Eight firms were awarded Bs for providing good resources that were not quite as strong as the leaders. Five firms received Cs.
Practice management resources are generally easy to access. Forty-four percent of sites offer a devoted main menu tab for business building resources. Most firms opt to provide direct access to practice management materials through their main menu flyouts. To help advisors navigate materials, many asset managers provide sections for specific business building topics.
Asset managers offer a variety of deliverables for advisors. The most frequently offered resources are PDF brochures and flyers, which are typically shared with clients in conducting sales. Industry leaders provide materials for in-house shop keeping, and these include PowerPoint presentations, videos and articles. Commonly addressed topics include technology use, referrals and explaining an advisor's value.
Most firms regularly update their resources with new additions and updates. Top firms provide publication dates that let advisors know if resources are new and give them a reason to view recent publications.
We identify several best practices in this report. Top firms provide up-to-date and well-designed materials for in-house shop keeping. Additionally, leaders address timely, topical economic issues and explain the use of emerging technologies to advisors.
We uncovered the following key findings in our analysis:
- 44% have a main menu tab for practice management.
- 94% provide access to resources from their flyout menus.
- 77% offer resources on client segmentations.
- 50% provide discussions of technology use in a practice.
- 77% discuss garnering referrals.
- 56% address explaining fees/advisor value.
- 83% of firms offer client-oriented seminars.
- 72% of sites provide financial-professional-oriented presentations.

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Senior Professor of Practice Richard Campanella
Location: Uptown Campus, Freeman Auditorium, Woldenberg Art Center, Tulane University Uptown Campus
The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South welcomes you to "Not So Friendly Neighbors: How New Orleans Annexed Lafayette, Jefferson, Algiers, and Carrollton, 1852-1874", a lecture by Richard Campanella.
Today we think of the Irish Channel, Garden District, Central City, Uptown, and Carrollton as fundamental to New Orleans' cityscape and culture. But there was a time when these areas were all separate cities in a different parish, each with its own governance, while Algiers lay within Orleans Parish but outside New Orleans city limits. The story of their annexations tends to get short shrift in our historiography, mentioned fleetingly as mere administrative adjustments which led to a bigger, better New Orleans and contented residents all around.
If only.
This illustrated lecture by Tulane geographer Richard Campanella explains the origins and development of these separate cities, and the political, economic, and racial tension behind their contentious annexations into New Orleans. It also ponders what the metropolis might look like today had things played out differently—including a Tulane University campus that would not be in New Orleans, but rather in Jefferson City.
Prof. Richard Campanella, a geographer with the Tulane School of Architecture and Monroe Fellow with the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South (Nola Gulf South), is the author of ten books and over 200 articles on New Orleans history, geography, and culture. The winner of two Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Book of the Year awards, the Tulane Honors Professor of the Year Award, and The Historic New Orleans Collection's Williams Prize for Louisiana History, Campanella was also named Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms by the Government of France in 2016.
Reception to follow in Woodward Way.This event is sponsored by the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South. For more information, please contact Regina Cairns at email@example.com and 504-314-2854.
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Allentown offers families various ethnic cuisines and professional sports games. The city is home to amusement park Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Allentown zip codes include: 18101, 18102, and 18104.
A railroad town, Altoona plays an important role in the rail system. Horseshoe Curve and Railroaders Memorial Museum serve as the city's landmarks. Altoona zip codes include: 16601, 16602, and 16603.
Known for its annual Musikfest where more than one million attendees travel to the city for 10 days of music, Bethlehem is host of several music festivals. Christmas City was voted as one of the best places to live in 2006. Bethlehem zip codes include: 18015, 18016, and 18018.
Millions of tourists visit Erie for Presque Isle State Park, which produces the third largest amount of wine in the country. Dobbins Landing, Millcreek Mall, and Splash Lagoon are other attractions in the city. Erie zip codes include: 16501, 16505, and 16512.
Forbes magazine rated Harrisburg the second best place to raise a family in the U.S. Pennsylvania's capital puts on a handful of large-scale events, such as the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show. Harrisburg zip codes include: 17101, 17105, and 17122.
Lancaster has a growing art community evident by the block of art galleries found in Gallery Row. Residents can enjoy boutiques, bars, and clubs downtown. Lancaster zip codes include: 17573, 17606, and 17611.
Philadelphia has a healthy balance of culture and business. Philly is the largest city in the state and fifth most populous city in the country. Philadelphia zip codes include: 19019, 19101, and 19099.
America's most livable city is Pittsburgh. Interesting art museums, professional sports teams, and colleges make this city perfect for all ages. Pittsburgh zip codes include: 15201, 15205, and 15220.
Located between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Reading is serviced by buses, airlines, and trains. Reading is dubbed "Pretzel City" for its numerous pretzel bakeries sprinkled around town. Reading zip codes include: 19601, 19602, and 19608.
Scranton is located in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania. Many of the attractions celebrate the city's long history of iron and coal production. Scranton zip codes include: 18501, 18503, and 18515.


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Complaint Box: Person Writes About Dismembering Lovely Birds
Today's Times's "Complaint Box" is given over to one Louise Dreier, the recent beneficiary of a master's degree in urban planning from Columbia. Her topic? "It's time New York regarded pigeons as the major nuisance they are-they're simply rats with wings." 1. Okay, I guess they already did airplane food? And 2. Yes I know we are at war with the birds, but the pigeons were not a combatant-they were an ally. And: 3. This weird bias against Columbidae must stop. Those of us who have read Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird know that this trash-talking and, yup, CASUAL RACISM about the feral rock dove results not only in terrible cliches but also in anti-bird violence and, sure, I know I am sounding awfully PETA-crazy right now. But, c'mon. Live a little! That this person (whose Columbia work, nobly investigating street harassment, uncovered the shocking results that "a male companion makes women feel safest" on the street) gets to write about throwing water balloons at pigeon nests and how she contemplates tearing off pigeon legs? Petty, crude and bizarre. I'd love to see her boring, birdless, Sim City plans for her urban-planned version of New York. Then I will have some awesome birds take a crap on them. (Photo by ZeroOne from Flickr.)


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Mechanics V Mechanics: The Federer and Sampras Tennis SynergyDecember 13, 2009
This the latest in an occasional series of collaborations looking in detail at the similarities and differences between two players. This half presents the similarities between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras. For a view of their differences, please check out antiMatter's parallel article.
The talent that a body brings to tennis is a complex package.
It embraces so much that relates to the purely physical: height and weight; length of limb and speed of foot; hand-eye co-ordination and split-second reactions; endurance and strength.
Yet it also demands a unique set of mental qualities: self-reliance and self-belief—there are no team-mates; concentration and focus—a match that is all but won can be lost on one final point; tactical intelligence—the ability to adapt to hundreds of opposing styles; and a calm inner strength.
When the full range of physical and mental qualities comes together, there is a kind of synergy that has two names—Roger Federer and Pete Sampras.
To some eyes, their style of play and their shot-making are contrasting. Certainly Sampras achieved fame and titles largely with a serve-and-volley game, while Federer's success has come with an all-court game.
But the surfaces were faster when Sampras was at his peak, and the power baseline game has now come to dominate.
Federer, with an eye to the players he most admired in his formative years such as Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, and Sampras himself, developed a game that would enable him to replicate their style. Yet he also perfected the back-court game demanded for 21st century success. This was necessary for making inroads on the clay. None of his role models managed to win at Roland Garros.
So what we have in Federer is the 21st century baseline game, but enhanced by the best qualities of the 20th century serve-and-volleyers.
So exactly which elements of the Sampras game have enabled this?
The Deceptive Serve
The primary "key to the kingdom" in tennis is the serve, and this is where Sampras and Federer match up most closely. Sampras is renowned for the potency and consistency of his serve, but statistics show that Federer's serve is very similar. Neither has the fastest in the business, topping out at around 135 MPH—the 140 MPH plus bullets belong to the Roddicks and Rusedskis.
Both Sampras and Federer have an average first serve of between around 115 and 125 MPH On the second serve, too, there is little difference, with Sampras averaging an extra five to 10 MPH more through a slightly flatter action than Federer's kick serve.
Where both score over their opponents is in their action, disguise, and variety.
Both men are able to deliver a combination of spin and speed that gives "weight" and also unpredictability to their serve.
Although their motion begins differently—Sampras with the weight on his back foot and front toe lifted, Federer with the weight on his front foot and the back toe pointed—as the ball is tossed, they both tilt back, with deep, even knee bend, feet one behind the other, planted at a diagonal to the baseline, and shoulders tilted away from the far side of the court. All their opponents see is their back.
As the toss is similar regardless of where they deliver the serve, they are almost impossible to read. Little surprise then, marrying this technique alongside their identical height, similar wingspan, and slim muscular builds, that the final result reaps the same rewards.
When Federer follows his serve to the net, that similar physique helps him to execute Sampras-like efficiency, sharp volleys at shoulder height, or half volleys that require deep knee bend and accurate touch.
Even overhead, both men have a lightness and spring to elevate them from the ground. The smash Federer fired at Davydenko in the Tour End Finals brought memories of the famous Sampras slam dunk flooding back (though the Swiss has a way to go to match the American in that domain).
The Killer Forehand
Sampras is also known for his outstanding running forehand. With his exceptional speed, he is able to reach attacks wide to his forehand and win many points outright from the extreme pace of his shot.
Federer, too, has a lethal forehand across the board (though, as antiMatter describes, it is of a different type). While his running forehand often has more top-spin whip, the mechanics—his foot speed, anticipation, and arm strength—make it equally devastating.
The Mixed Fortunes of the Backhand
The nearest that either Sampras or Federer comes to a weakness are their backhands. The overriding strength of their forehands, combined with their speed and mobility, means both have routinely run round any mid-court shot in favor of that forehand.
Opponents have learned, against both of them, to serve a high "kicker" out to the backhand, and as both play a single-handed shot, this is difficult to handle offensively. The same tactics are now adopted in rallies, too. Opponents play shot after shot to the backhand, hoping to wear that wing down. Nadal has had particular success with this tactic against Federer.
But where the single-hander can be a disadvantage against wide, high plays, it can be a vital weapon in defusing the powerful, top spin attack. Both Sampras and Federer are able to take a low bouncing, wide shot, while almost turned away from the net, slicing it cross court at an acute angle. This buys them time to regain position, puts their opponent on the defensive—particularly if they are a topspin counter-puncher—and changes the pace and tactics of the rally.
The same shot, kept short and low, is the foundation for the "chip-and-charge", allowing defense to turn into attack. Sampras is the master of this technique, and Federer has started to use it to greater effect in 2009.
And this, in turn, gives a clue to the other major lesson Federer has learned from the serve-and-volley master.
The Tactical Brain
As Federer matures, he is adapting his tactics to preserve his physical resources. To help shorten rallies and matches—and keep opponents on their toes—he is beginning to follow the Sampras pattern of attacking the net on serve, is mixing up his shot selection during rallies, and frequently rushes the net against the server.
It is sometimes forgotten that this is very much how Sampras evolved, moving from an all-court game in his early years to a predominantly serve-volley game. He continued his winning ways into his 30s, and Federer aims to do the same.
These tactics are particularly effective on the faster surfaces favored by both men. It's no accident that they have their best records at Wimbledon, and it's interesting to remember that Federer watched and imitated his idol before they first met there in 2001. Rarely has Federer—until this year, perhaps—attacked the net so constantly as against Sampras that day: a deliberate tactic to keep his opponent away from the net.
More recently, Sampras asked Federer why he hadn't continued with this same tactic, and got the reply that he didn't need to. Now Federer may see a new reason to take the net—to break the metronomic rhythm of the dominant baseline game and to shorten rallies.
The Head and Heart
In emulating Sampras—and of course Edberg—Federer learned that controlling his temper helped him, in turn, to control many other mental facets. The distraction of poor line calls, unsporting opponents, biased crowds, inclement weather or, most important of all, a losing score-line, can then be taken out of a match's equation. It is possible to stay focused on the job in hand, win each point, assess tactics, and work into a personal rhythm.
This mental strength has been the bedrock of the Sampras consistent record. He stays calm, rarely loses his temper, and observes the rules of the game.
Yet both players, beneath the cool exterior, are deeply passionate about tennis. Sampras has said, "It takes more passion than people think to play this game…If people only knew how much work it took to make it look that easy." It is a platitude often applied to Federer's game, too: he makes it look so easy.
But surely it is this calm rationalization when under pressure, and their huge desire to play and to win, combined with extraordinary physical skills, athleticism, and intelligent tactics, that has brought these two champions such success.


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Jordana Frankel is a Jersey native.
She's been a camp counselor, a salesperson of diamonds, a hostess at a southwestern grill, an archivist of rare books, a yoga instructor, and a reading teacher, but her shining moment was when she got to hang out in Walmart for 12 hours a day as the AXE girl.
She received her B.A. in English from Goucher College, graduated and then went to live in Italy for a year. Afterwards she then went for her MFA in Poetry at Hollins University.
But then she graduated and she moved back to NYC.
She got her first job at The Literary Group International as a literary agency, where she'd started as an intern reading queries and then assisted editorially. At Linn Prentis Literary, also a literary agency, she handled foreign sales, picked up gems from unsolicited mail, and helped authors through the publishing process. And then it was onto The Book Report Network where she handled ads and promos for features on Teenreads.com, Kidsreads.com, and GraphicNovelReporter.com.
Jordana is currently writing a (history textbook/)novel entitled THE WARD, forthcoming from KT Books/HarperCollins in 2013. She also teaches creative writing workshops for kids ages 8 to 18 through Writopia Lab, a non-profit organization based in New York City.


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Who is your Social Media Voice? The Dilemma of Authenticity and Transparency
by Tom Snyder on Mar 22, 2010
The foundational components of any effective Social Media strategy are authenticity and transparency, especially if blogging and microblogging are part of that strategy. But what if a company doesn't have the the internal resources or talents to execute that strategy?
The power of a blog comes from the personal brand that is being built by the author, and the benefit a corporate brand derives by having that blog on its site. A ghost-written blog is not a blog... it's PR and needs to be renamed as such and moved to the appropriate area of the site.
Our company has been the online services partner for one of our area's most visible brands for nearly a decade and a half. While they know their brand better than anyone else, we know their brand in the online space better than they do. If they could afford to pay me enough to leave the company I own and be on their payroll, I'm probably the most qualified person in the universe to BE them in the Social Media sphere. They can't. And so for blogging, we have told them that unless it's actually the corporate face of the brand who's doing the blogging, they really shouldn't do it. And so we use an integrated installation of Wordpress on their site to post their press releases, giving them the RSS benefits of blog, but clearly labeling it as "The News" and not a blog.
However, as an already popular location on Foursquare, not being on Twitter isn't an option for them. That puts me in a weird position. Having developed their Social Media strategy, voice, rules and roles, and needing to accommodate their lack of time and internal resources, we decided to make Twitter a co-effort. Initially, I posted each Tweet, but only after their review and sign off. It was a clumsy process with some of them taking several back and forth edits prior to posting. However, that process has resulted in an even better understanding for us, and an educational process for them. The eventual goal is for them to actually be doing all the Tweeting, and we'll just continue to monitor for brand mentions and let them know when they need to respond to something. But for now, most of the Tweets are still coming from me without their review, although they are now also occasionally Tweeting themselves, and doing a good job when they do.
If we decide to have a Tweetup, or some other type of Social Media-based event there, I would be there, along with the other two folks there who are part the process. So everyone would actually meet the people they've been following, and in some cases engaging with. I don't think that will be a problem for any of them if they'd find out that one of the three is not an actual employee, but instead a "contract individual." If we don't even disclose that, it may be regarded as a violation of the authenticity and transparency that Social Media requires. But the alternative is a brand eroding silence in the Twitter-sphere.
It's a tough decision that many are faced with: outsource or not participate. But because not participating is not an option, this creative approach may be the only solution available.
Tom Snyder is Founder, President and CEO of Trivera Interactive, a Midwest New Media firm. Tom is a Web guy, wine snob, music junkie, Ex-Milwaukee Radio Guy, HDTV expert, and political wonk.
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Lawyers representing Fresno, Calif.-based Paul Evert's RV Country said Wednesday (Jan. 22) the dealership will appeal a $4.5 million defamation judgment against the company and some of its employees, according to a report by the Fresno Bee.
Fresno County Superior Court Judge Jeff Hamilton ruled that Paul Evert's RV Country and three of its employees — owner Paul Evert, vice president and general manager Charles Curtis and finance manager Aaron Lyon — tried to put Bob Brewer's companies, which included Clovis RV and Fresno RV, out of business by spreading rumors they were under investigation by state regulators.
On Wednesday, the law firm Wild, Carter & Tipton said in a statement that Paul Evert's RV Country "denies that it engaged in such activity." The statement added that "it is Paul Evert's RV Country's contention that this case — and the conduct in question — largely revolves around fraudulent, unauthorized acts by third party, Aaron Lyon."
According to the statement, Lyon had convinced Paul Evert's RV Country that Brewer was engaging in fraudulent business practices.
"It is believed that Paul Evert's RV Country was largely targeted because of its deep pockets and that the punitive damages in excess of four million are excessive," the statement said.
In his initial ruling last October, Hamilton concluded that Fresno RV had been defamed and awarded the company $500,000 in damages. Last Friday, Hamilton awarded $4.08 million in punitive damages. Evert was ordered to pay $3 million, Curtis's share was $1 million and Lyon was ordered to pay $80,000.
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This site is maintained in order to present a seismometer project as an educational project for schools and students. The goal of the project is to build an inexpensive but highly precise seismometer, which offers high resolution and live data representation over the internet.
The project is divided in its entirety into three parts, of which the first one is the computer science part (software), another part is the electrical engineering part (electrical hardware), the third and last part consists of mechanical engineering (mechanical hardware: casing and fixture of the sensors).
The seismometer essentially consists of a geophone sensor, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a control unit and a casing. During the project time, different approaches will been tried out; they will be documented in the following posts. The project started in January 2019 and is work in progress. If possible, the project shall be extended to a 3D ultra precise seismometer, which is connected to the international IRIS network. IRIS is a consortium of over 100 US universities dedicated to the operation of science facilities for seismological data. IRIS programs contribute to scholarly research, education and earthquake hazard mitigation [https://www.iris.edu].
The best way to follow the project is to read all posts below in chronological order.
If you like the project or have questions or remarks, use the field for comments under each post. Please always stay polite. It should be self-evidently that hateful or impolite posts will be deleted from the administrator without hesitation ["I am paying for this microphone, Mr. Green!" as Ronald Reagan said…]. If you are a teacher or student, who wants to build a seismometer for your school class or for yourself, don't hesitate to get in touch with me over Email.
From time to time I will post small update messages at the status section below.
The current version V0.2 of the seismometer is a proof of concept of the seismometer, which is able to visualize first data.
Setting up the seismometer into the soil has started together with some improvements.
The next weeks I will publish the results, probably until end of december 2019.
Projected installation date
The projected date for installation in the ground is december 2019.
ADC raw resolution: 32 bits
ADC noise free bits: 20 bits
Sampling rate
400 samples per second
Geophon Sensitivity
28.8 V/(m/s)
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Walking With Intention Day 23 by Abbie of Sidereal Catalyst
Quiet Steps of Intention
by Abbie of Sidereal Catalyst
Knowing how you fit in this world, knowing without question that your time on planet earth is
meaningful, living as though your life's quest is to fulfill the purpose for which you are here and
walking through life with the dignity of that knowledge feeding your strength, is my
understanding of what 'living a life of intention' means.
Some go through life with very clear intentions, that vary only slightly as they traverse life's winding roads. Others are overflowing with purpose and commit to many meaningful things throughout their journey on our planet. We've all met those who wander rather aimlessly, an obvious fear of commitment though not without purpose – perhaps less willing to advertise their heart's quest and life journey?
Once upon a time I was bursting with passion and intention! Chomping at the bit, awaiting my chance to unleash all I had to offer into the universe like a million magical butterflies all taking flight at once! I wore naivety like an invisibility cloak, an immortal warrior of dignified intention, believing all people were inherently good and love was everybody's purpose.
I recently had my third major depressive episode. Everything I was, everything I believed in before that, it all disappeared – the ash and dust of a raging wildfire is all that remains.
From the ashes came love, small and fragmented, but beneath the rubble it was there. I slowly started moving, assessing the full damage. Those little fragments, they're all I have to start a new foundation. They are different than before; definitions have been altered, pieces are missing and some are burnt beyond recognition. But I will always walk with love guiding my spirit, just on a much smaller scale than I once believed to be my purpose.
I fight the urge to die every single day. Every. Single. Day. But the love I have for my husband, for my parents and for a very few select others keep my feet moving, one in front of the other. The pain IS more than I can bear. I do believe that whatever future I may have is not worth what THIS is – whatever it is that's going on in my brain now. But LOVE keeps me alive. I could not bear causing pain to those who have stood by me through this, who choose to love me despite this darkness – to those whom I love. My love for them is fierce and loyal, they chose me and I don't take that lightly.
Life undiluted burned my naivety to ash. Beaten, bruised, confused, misused, abandoned, robbed, naked, and barely conscious – left to collect the shattered pieces of my resolve, scattered in the dark corners of my nightmares. I'm no longer confident as to what my purpose is.
The rhyme to my reason is traveling a passage so dark visibility is null and I wonder if this has become my intended path. Perhaps I had become too reliant on vision and the journey is guiding me toward healing my resolve and reconnecting with my true intention. Embrace the darkness, explore my life and experiences through less practiced senses.
I write because my thoughts flow with more continuity through a pen onto paper in the quiet moments by myself. I write because most people don't understand the raw and undiluted pain that seeps from my pores. I build a fortress of words as bricks to surround and protect myself, as my words can never be stripped from me.
Written for Walking With Intention. If you'd like to be a part of the challenge, find more info here: Walking With Intention. But first, leave a comment and let Abbie know how you feel about what she said, and be sure to visit her over at Sidereal Catalyst when you're done.


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wild boar... in Tampines?
"He's dead, that's what's wrong with it!" "No, no, he's uh... he's resting."
Wild boar resting beneath diesel tank, Tampines;
(Photo from Channel 8 news Facebook page)
As a longtime resident of Tampines, I pay very close attention to sightings of wildlife in this part of Singapore. True, we may not be very close to the forests of the Central Nature Reserves, and most of our parks are little manicured gardens nestled amongst the HDB blocks, but we do have much larger patches of vegetation. While these areas are little more than wasteland composed of a mixture of fire-tolerant woodland, scrub and grassland (wildfires are not uncommon occurrences during the drier months), they provide habitats for many species. One such pocket of greenery was recently converted into the Tampines Eco Green.
Still, the thought of a wild boar (Sus scrofa) living here was a big surprise for me.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Macaques, Conflict and Keyboard Warriors
(Photo by John 3000)
About a week ago, someone named Paul Chan wrote in to the Straits Times Forum, in response to reports of several long-tailed macaques attacking visitors to the Forest Walk along the Southern Ridges.
Long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis);
(Photo by gamebit)
(The photos in this post feature several macaques that have been encountered by visitors to various parts of the Southern Ridges over the past few years)
Cull monkeys if over-population is the problem (Mirror)
I WAS shocked to read that a search was on for a monkey believed to have attacked three people over the past three weeks ("Attacks spark hunt for monkey"; last Friday).
I was also disappointed with the response of National Parks Board (NParks) officials that the monkey-feeding problem might have reached a tipping point and that sometimes, animals just go crazy. Did NParks do an extensive survey or study to arrive at such conclusions?
Despite many reports of rogue monkeys attacking people and foraging for food at bus stops and households, NParks prefers to pin the blame on human feeding or provocation.
The attack on Hort Park visitor Tang Mae Lynn was apparently due to the monkey pack invading her personal space at the Forest Walk; she carried no food or drink. The problem could be due to monkey over-population or lack of monitoring by NParks officials.
I disagree with NParks about not going after the monkeys because the creatures belong there as much as humans. Does that mean we should silently accept monkey attacks as normal?
It is the job of NParks to ensure monkeys behave where they co-exist with us. NParks has a duty to patrol and monitor the growth of the animal population within the forest boundaries. The animals should be culled if they encroach on human living space and disturb our peace. They should also be punished if they misbehave.
NParks could install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras along the Forest Walk and areas prone to monkey attacks to check on the culprits while initiating programmes to control such disturbances so that both animals and people can share the limited space on our island in peace.
Paul Chan
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The National Association of School Lunches today, in a bold public statement, expressed their concern over untrained mothers serving lunch to their children. Says one source, "The problem is wide spread. We have mothers, who are untrained in how to serve lunches, feeding their children, in their homes. Something simply has to be done."
The National Association of School Lunches warns parents of the possible ramifications of feeding their children at home: Children will be deprived of the social experience of eating in the cafeteria. Some important social rites of passage, such as food fights, will be completely skipped.
Students who eat at home may not get to learn how others students in other parts of the world eat. Exposure to chopsticks or eating on the floor will be completely diminished.
Students who eat at home may not get the full range of foods that are available only through the school cafeteria.
There is no quantifiable way to measure the nutritional standard of the food being served. Surely parents need to be told what foods their children must eat. Lunch eating is serious–moms could never figure this out on their own.
But the biggest argument put forth by the National Association of School Lunches is that mothers are untrained in serving lunches. They strongly feel that in order to serve school lunches, one must have taken important courses and be certified in things like serving techniques, placing the food properly on the tray, anti food-fight tactical manoeuvres and how to dollop mush. Although mothers serve their children lunches every day from birth until that child enters school, once the child is school-aged, the parent must be trained or their lack of training could be a detriment. Previous experience counts for nothing in the hard core, fast paced world of school lunch serving.
Another key concern are health and safety standards that are required by law in school cafeterias. Although I cannot explain how the phenomenon might occur, apparently home is clean enough for breakfast and dinner but during the lunch hour, homes everywhere must be attacked by germs and bacteria thus necessitating state produced standards for cleanliness for the lunch hour.
Finally, school lunch personnel everywhere are concerned about accountability. Should children have to prove that they're getting adequate nutrition or perhaps should mothers have to submit meal plans for the year to be approved by the state department of school lunches to check and make sure that the food that's going to be served meets nutritional standards.
Come back later as I have a feeling that there might be more from the National Association of School Lunches.
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Pinterest is great. I love how it visually collects things I like.
The boards I've created to help mothers of every stage … (click on the direct links) –
Training and Guiding Your Children * * *
Top Ten Toys * * *
Mothers (in general) * * *
Journalling and Diary * * *
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Watch out for the notorious third term …
– had winter (over it!), flus and coughs, cabin fever, getting tired,
maybe even need to re-evaluate what's happening in the family.
Recognise the symptoms of depression (get help).
Be easy on yourself.
** Ring up a different homeschool mum/family in your district each week (or day?).
Invite them over or to a park – or invite yourselves over to their place
– take some munchies or the older kids can bake afternoon tea!
It's important to stay face-to-face connected with each other.
Texts/emails are just not the same.
** Dance to music of all kinds.
Sketch using all sorts of media and styles.
Walk/run around a different street or park in your area each week/month.
** And repeat after me: I am a woman/parent first and foremost.
I don't need to do 'school at home' in order for my children to be lovers of learning and discovery.
… And I don't need to do this alone. ♥
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And "don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. ~ Ephesians 4:26-27
We growl at the children for 'not getting it right' after being told 'a hundred times' and we snip at our husband for not seeing that we're tired and need their help. We expect things that may not be reasonable considering we get things wrong too.
Communicate your anger constructively rather than holding it inward to fester. Anger at unpleasant circumstances in your (earlier) life may be lurking behind your 'over-reactions'. Learn how to express your anger in healthy ways, rather than suppressing it or using it aggressively against others. When you effectively channel energy from your anger, it won't cause anxiety in your life.
But in the comings and goings of family life, we need to consciously get purposeful about dealing with unmet expectations, frustrations, and disappointments.
This week, I am challenging each of us with an assignment (myself included). The next time we feel anger rising up -STOP yourself – bite your tongue, hold your hand over your mouth, walk away, do whatever it takes – and ask yourself what expectation did I have of this person that was not met.
Then try – really try – to refocus your thought on what you can be thankful for. With practice (and we get many opportunities) we really can have an attitude of gratitude. Maybe as you fall to sleep, think again of a few things for the day and in your children/spouse to be grateful for.
What is really happening? What am I believing? when I over-react or `blow'.
May I get to the heart of the matter and not spill the lava from my inner volcano over my family.
May I deal with the anger and rubbish for each day on each day.
Lord, have mercy on me.
• For one day, recognise the gifts of words and deeds you receive and take a moment to feel grateful; on another day add some expression of your gratitude. What are some differences?
• Take a walk and count the gifts God in nature gives you daily. Make a list, and share your observations with family or friends.
• What was the best advice someone ever gave you? Send the giver a postcard acknowledging the effects of that gift. Be specific.
• Make a list of your 10 most valued material possessions. For what would you trade them?
• Create a mind map of all the gifts in your life. A mind map is a shape divided into all the sub-components – such as physical, emotional, cognitive, material, and spiritual gifts.
Every Mother Can Keep Her Cool –
Anger Management Not Applicable – been there, done that …
Angry Mother, Wounded Daughter – blog – see also the Resources listed below article.
Tell your children and your favourite people that you love and care about them,
Blessings on each one of you, dear Readers, as you journey through the imperfections of Life,
Mother's Day ~ every day
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Sharethrough & IPG Study Show Native Ads Outperform Banners
Editors Note: This article was originally published on Forbes and was written by Jeff Bercovici.
There's an awful lot of excitement in the digital publishing world around native advertising and a lot of new marketing dollars being spent on ads that blend seamlessly with or mimic the forms of content.
What there's not an awful lot of is proof that native ads actually do what they're supposed to do, or even consensus on exactly what that is. A new study by Sharethrough and the IPG Media Lab provides some of the former while raising new questions about the latter.
The study surveyed 4,770 consumers on their responses to native ad formats, with 200 of the participants agreeing to have their eye movements tracked as they looked at different arrangements of ads and content.
The results overwhelmingly backed up the central contention of companies like Sharethrough, which helps publishers push their native ads across different platforms: that readers are more likely to pay attention to marketing messages that resemble the content around them.
"As far as we could tell from all the things we measured, it was pretty much an equivalent level of engagement for content and native ads," says Chris Schreiber, VP of marketing and communications at Sharethrough.
To quantify that, study subjects were 25% more likely to look at a native ad than they were at a banner, and they looked at them 53% more frequently, checking them out 4.1 times per session on average, versus 2.7% for banners.


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A move towards activism for the Spanish fragrance market
Aug 30, 2019 | By Maria Florencia Ameneiros
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We've been reporting here at WGSN about the rise of body positive and more authentic lingerie campaigns. This year alone we've seen how Selfridges invited women of all shapes and sizes to promote their new Body Studio and just this week we highlighted Nubian Skin's new Moroccan collection, which is pushing diversity forward even more and aims to change the way that Africa is depicted in the media.
Now Girls actresses Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke are adding to the body positive conversation by teaming up to pose in the latest Lonely Girls lingerie campaign. Lonely label is a brand from New Zealand, whose brand tagline is "For women who wear lingerie as a love letter to themselves" and they aim with each product and campaign to "foster a sense of positive body image and freedom of expression" by bypassing traditional marketing.
And this latest campaign feeds into the brand ethos. Both actresses are featured messing around in a Brooklyn apartment, and the images feature no retouching. The Lonely girls project also features other women (sort of mini brand ambassadors) from textile designers to new mothers, who are a range of shapes and sizes, to celebrate the female form.
"I think it's brilliant to see such a big name celebrity pushing diversity. We've seen brands such as Selfridges, Lonely, & Other Stories and Curvy Kate do this in the past, but with Lena's 2.8 million Instagram followers, let's hope this can push the agenda forward and hopefully campaigns like these will become the norm, rather than the newsworthy exception," says Katie Atkinson, WGSN Senior Editor, Intimates & Swim.
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So, what's the difference between burning a piece of paper and burning a candlestick? I'm about to tell you something that, most likely, is completely contrary to everything you've ever been told about the ideal diet for runners. Ready? I hope you're sitting down. (Of course you are! You just got back from a long, hard run.) Carbohydrates are probably … Read More
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A couple exciting things have come down the tubes from Fitbit this week. The most recent, announced today, is for all you Android users out there. The (long-awaited) Fitbit app for Android is now available (for free) here. For all intents and purposes, it looks like this app offers the same features and functions as the iOS version, which, for me, … Read More
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Anyone who knows me in the real world will tell you that I rarely hold back in regards to my diet and, for the most part, I still eat what I want. I am lucky to have an average frame, a decent metabolism, and no major health problems contributing to weight problems. That being said, my recent 25lb weight loss … Read More
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Police investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy found alone in a Long Island apartment say he appears to be the victim of violence.
Authorities say police received a call shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday reporting an ambulance was needed for a small boy at an Amityville apartment on Ketcham Avenue.
When officers responded, they discovered the child unconscious on a couch in the living room. No adults were in the home.
The boy was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead at about 6 p.m.
The child has been identified as Adonis Reed.
The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Police said there were obvious signs of trauma on Reed's body.
A police dog was brought to the home Thursday to look for evidence, investigators said.
Police said Reed's 6-year-old lived in the same home and has been accounted for.
Neighbor Eric Erath said the children didn't seem mistreated.
"Whenever I saw them, they were cheerful," he said.
Neighbors left a teddy bear and other stuffed animals on the steps of the home Thursday afternoon as some paused to look at children's drawings visible in the windows .
Junior Orellana, who lives nearby, said he was shocked the boy was gone.
"I always saw him playing in the front yard here and now he's dead," said Junior Orellana. "I can't believe it."
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide division at 631-852-6392, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.


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Harmony Day - Religion, Society & Interfaith
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On Sunday 16th March 2014, the Frankston Interfaith Network celebrated Harmony Day with a panel discussion on 'Religion, Society & Interfaith' at Frankston Library. The discussion was faciliated by Norman Currie from Channel 31's Diversity in Harmony program.
A panel of four women from the following faiths traditions were invited to share their thoughts on Religion, Society and Interfaith:
- Nasirah Cavaney, Victorian Representative of Islam Australia Inc.
- Ven Bom Hyon Sunim, Buddhist nun from Korean Zen tradition & Healthcare Chaplain
- Sr Jacqueline Russell, Coordinator of Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning in Baxter
- Rev Jay Robinson, Uniting Church Frankston & Multifaith Chaplain at Monash University Peninsula Campus.
Norman Currie invited each panel member to respond to the following questions:
1. Would you outline briefly what your faith/spiritual beliefs mean to you in daily life and living?
2. Name one item of news media reporting which impacts on your faith/spiritual perspective.
3. Is there one particular government policy which impacts on your religious/spiritual beliefs?
4. In the entertainment media what is the main feature which impacts on your religious/spiritual beliefs?
5. What is one thing that you would like to be achieved for your faith/spiritual beliefs in 2014?
Norman summed up the panel discussion by saying, "Here are four women dedicated to their faith, seeking justice for our society and with a passion to help make the world a better place. The common ground is palpable."
Following the discussion, the audience was invited to ask a few questions to the panelists, and to write their thoughts on the question: "What can I do or be to create harmony in the world"? These thoughts were written on harmony cards and collected into a harmony bowl. The bowl will be used by Frankston Interfaith Network at times when wisdom and harmony is sought, by randomly selecting one of the cards for guidance. In doing this, the Interfaith Network acknowledged the collective wisdom of those present at the event.
At the conclusion of the event, afternoon tea was served and guests and panelists mingled over a cuppa and snacks. The event was professionally filmed by Channel 31, details of which will be released in the near future.
By Pamela Engelander
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TORONTO – Valerie South is no fan of summer storms.
While most people just have to worry about getting caught in the rain, for South, the rumbling of thunder can herald the onset of a crippling migraine attack.
South suffers from weather-related headaches, particularly as spring turns to summer. But unlike many who experience similar episodes, she's fortunate enough to have figured out the environmental trigger behind her attacks.
"I'm like a human barometer. I can tell when a storm is coming before I see clouds in the sky," said the 49-year-old.
"Sometimes it can be more mild and sometimes they can be so debilitating that I'm vomiting and I have to go to bed."
South first noticed a link between her attacks and humid, stormy weather some 20 years ago. When over-the-counter medication wasn't helping, she asked other migraine suffers about a potential link to environmental factors and realized there might be something to it.
After speaking to a specialist and developing a plan to cope with the attacks, South began trying to stave off her headaches before they took hold. She discovered that she was more susceptible to a weather-related headache if other factors were in play.
"If I'm tired or if I've had alcohol or sometimes chocolate in combination with the storm, the triggers work together to light the fuse that blows the dynamite off in my head," she said.
"I'm always watching the Weather Network and reading the paper and listening to the radio for storms coming in and then I try to be on my best behaviour with my other triggers."
South is now executive director of Headache Network Canada, a charitable organization that aims to educate sufferers and health professionals on all aspects of headache diagnosis and treatment. After years of dealing with her own headaches, South urges others who may be susceptible to similar attacks not to dismiss a potential connection between their pounding heads and the weather.
While the reason for the link between the weather and headaches of varying severity is still unclear, doctors now know that environmental factors play a big role.
"For a lot of headache sufferers they notice that seasonal change can be a time of worsening headaches for them," said Dr. Christine Lay, director of the Centre for Headache at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. "Probably more than 50 per cent of migraine patients have some kind of weather trigger."
Studies have shown that a rise in temperature by a few degrees – no matter what the season – can trigger headache attacks, she said. Other weather features, including bright sunshine, humidity levels and shifts in barometric pressure are all also factors that play a role.
And while weather changes can have a distinct impact on those who know they suffer from migraine attacks in particular, Lay explained that even people who think they might have a simple tension headache ought to consider a link to the environment.
"The majority of migraine patients are undiagnosed," she said, adding that weather-triggered migraine attacks are often mischaracterized as sinus headaches or bad tension headaches.
To compound matters, summer activities such as enjoying barbecued meats containing nitrites – a known headache aggravator – and a tendency to opt for colourful summer cocktails carrying dyes and artificial sweeteners, can all make a person more vulnerable to a weather-related headache, said Lay.
"It's a combination of the weather change and sometimes what we do in the summer," she said. "The main thing is awareness, rather than discounting it. A lot of people will just say 'oh it's just a weather headache.' It's best just not to ignore it but to really get advice from doctor."
Once people do see their physicians, one of the best ways to deal with weather-related headaches is to figure out just which kind of environmental feature brings on an individual's attack.
"What type of weather pattern changes trigger off one individual's headaches may not trigger off another individual's headaches. What we suggest is that individuals keep a headache diary," said Dr. Gary Shapero, a Markham, Ont.-based family physician and director of the Shapero Markham Headache and Pain Treatment Centre.
"What they need to do is educate themselves on what the potential triggers are and then try to identify what those triggers are for them."
Once those triggers have been identified, as the weather itself is out of their control, patients are urged to focus on avoiding the headache aggravators they do have power over, Shapero said. That could include ensuring proper sleep and meal patterns are followed.
If however, despite all attempts at avoidance, an attack is triggered by the weather, Shapero advises his patients to take their acute migraine medication for relief. More serious cases, involving patients who are extremely sensitive to their individual triggers, may be prescribed preventative headache medication taken daily over the long-term.
In addition to migraine-related episodes, cluster headaches, which are an entirely different kind of distinct headache, may also have links to the weather, said Shapero.
In those cases, he explained, patients often wake up in the middle of the night with an intense pain on one side of their head that lasts for an hour or two before disappearing. The headache may reappear once or twice in a day, every day, for two or three months before stopping entirely for several months.
"The episodes of cluster headaches can be triggered off by changes of season," said Shapero. "People will start that process of daily headaches during the spring and the fall, and when in the midst of that cluster period, they may find that heat and hot weather will trigger off a specific headache attack."
No matter what kind of headache experienced, the bottom line recommended by specialists is for people to investigate just what might be bringing on that pounding head.
"More awareness is important," said Shapero, who cautioned against a dependence on over-the-counter drugs as too many such doses could actually cause headaches to get worse over time.
"People really need to educate themselves. They need to get to their family physician, and get a proper diagnosis."


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Opinion: Dairy ethical label market can grow by $4.6bn says Euromonitor
There is a growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels, says global market research company Euromonitor International, as it launches its ethical labels database, Passport: Ethical Labels. Vegan and Halal labels top the list for growth.
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The toaster oven has been tamed, I am now the master. So I say unto it: spit forth the pretty little cake iconic of France, the simple yet sophisticated treat known as the madeleine. If you, the reader, have been following my charades in the foyer kitchen stocked with non-savvy and archaic appliances, then you understand my tart gayness at finally--and successfully-- manning the oven. Toaster. Not, an oven. Madeleines for an October in Paris, and to honor les éspices de la saison--cinnamon, as I am lacking in cloves and cardamom. After losing myself in an early morning run from Luxembourg to Montparnase, to the Tour Eiffel, and then home, I was inspired by the mini-city tour to re-attempt the classic French cake--and it was not at all a coincidence that I needed a birthday cake for a darling upstairs.
The madeleine is a traditional cake originating from the small village Commercy, in northeastern France. There are varying versions of the tale outlining their creation, but most agree they are named for Madeleine Paulmier, an 18th century chef for the father-in-law of Louis XV. Paulmiers use of shells as cake molds is the defining characteristic that denotes a madeleine from any other butter cake, for a madeleine is not a madeleine unless in the shape of a shell of St Jacques. A sponge or pound cake is all the cake is. No more no less. Though, there are myriad ways to dress it, spices, perfumes, chocolate, seeds, nuts, what one does with a sponge one can do to the little madeleine.
The plan this time, varied slightly from the last. This time, measurement would be taken more seriously, and the oven watched on par to a vulture eying an interstate. The measurements: a jam jar. The jar read 370g--my measuring cup. The oven this time, not foolish enough to attempt 220 degrees, was set at a low 200. Success. The resident black lab of the foyer, Reglieuse, wholeheartedly beamed in approval of the sweet cinnamony perfume that filled the halls, indicating through the sharpest of the senses the presence of autumn and the impending holiday season.
Cinnamon Madeleines:
- 3 eggs
- 140g sugar
- 150g flour
- 1 packet baking soda
- 125g softened butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- extra sugar for dusting
The madeleines were fitting for a birthday in France, though a bittersweet celebration away from friends and family. If a recipe or an attempt is a failure, do not let it win. Attack it, prove to it you are the chef, not the cook, the chef. And while pitted against an oven, a sack of white powder, or a lump of lard, it is you who has the upper hand. Hopefully. Failure is rewarding, for success proves your ability to manipulate food, to bend it, and to make it your own.
A bientôt


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Tyler Henry came out twice: first as gay and second as a spiritual medium, the latter of which he says was harder.
At 22, Henry says his sixth sense, not to be confused with the film of the same name, allows him to communicate "messages from the other side," something that began at just 10 years old. It's a claim that's led to his memoir "Between Two Worlds," multiple seasons of E!'s "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry" and "5 Life Lessons I've Learned from the Departed," his national tour.


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Chapter 60 – Returning [Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant]
If Ye Qingyu was only a teenager with average talent, even if he possessed the heroic badge, his threat would not be too high. Similarly, if Ye Qingyu was only a normal student of White Deer Academy, offending him would not be something to be fearful about. But this youth was a White Deer Academy student and the inheritor of a heroic badge. When these two were added together, this was something that was frightening.
This type of person would sooner or later grow up.
Even just considering the present, the entire Northern military office may not be enough to handle him anymore, not to mention the three officers.
They were, in the eyes of common citizens — no, even in the eyes of wealthy people — big shots. But in front of the brass heroic badge of Ye Qingyu, the identity of their position as military officers was laughable.
As someone in the army, to offend someone who had inherited the badge of the royal family of Snow Country, there was not a stupider thing to do than this in the entire world.
This was why the scholar threw away his face and had a friendly tone when he spoke.
He knew today they were used by some people as the spear head, to probe Ye Qingyu or perhaps it was due to some other reason. Either way, their current position was not something to be envied. They must think of ways to repair the relationship between them and Ye Qingyu, only then could they regain some benefit.
Ye Qingyu heard this and his expression remained calm and peaceful.
In these four years, Luo Jin and the others had completely taken over the properties of the Ye family. This was a bare and naked robbery and repossession, something that was against the laws of the country. However, they did not receive the slightest retribution or consequence from their actions; the positions of Luo Jin and the others were just servants and merchants at that time. Evidently, to be able to do this, they must have the support of someone in the background.
In these four years, the Ye family properties had accumulated wealth and riches. Luo Jin and the others had received a part of it, but the person behind them must have received much more.
The person who was able to do this was not someone of the army, but someone of the nobility.
"I don't care if you received who's order to support Luo Jin, and I don't care what has happened in the shadows in these four years. From today onwards, all the property of the Ye family must be returned to the Ye family. If there are still people not willing to give up, and still wants to obstruct me, then I don't mind making this matter even bigger. The Ye family has once bled before so…" Ye Qingyu's fingers lightly clasped the table. "Today's Ye family is also not afraid of shedding blood."
The tone of which he used to speak was very calm.
But every person was able to discern from the calm tone of this teenager a steel will and a determination that was unquestionable. It was a martial artist's heart that would not accept any negotiation.
The aura of the hook-nosed man could not help but completely disappear at this very moment.
"No need to worry young master Ye. Me and my brothers, from now on the matters regarding the Ye family, the northern military will not question again." The hook-nosed man nodded his head, expressing his goodwill and then left with his soldiers, not daring to tarry in the slightest.
Within the northern military office, Yu Luosheng could be counted as a mid-level officer. He could not hide the sky with one hand*; even though he had a military position, he was not a nobility nor did he have a title. He was only a soldier, especially in front of a heroic badge holder, he could not be the slightest bit impudent or presumptuous.
As they looked at Yu Luosheng and the others departing, there was a deathly silence in the hall.
Some people had still not recovered.
Some people had already recovered. Swallowing their saliva down their throat with difficulty, they looked at the youth bathed in golden sunlight next to the windowsill, their faces covered with fear and shock.
And there were some people who acted as if they were undergoing a funeral, experiencing an apocalyptic fear.
Such as Luo Jin.
The middle-aged merchant who had been, from the very beginning, absolutely sure he could devour Ye Qingyu, his expression right now was as if he had just eaten a dead rat. His smile that was produced using his best efforts was even more disgusting than if he had just simply cried.
"Young master Ye, I…" Luo Jin said simply, kneeling to the floor.
He finally understood how laughable and ridiculous he was. He finally understood, in the world where strength was the ruler of all, the techniques he used to manipulate people, the techniques that he was so proud of, in the eyes of the truly strong and the nobles, was not even worthy of mention.
This kneel signified his complete collapse.
Ye Qingyu gave Luo Jin a glance, seeing him painfully weeping in front of him. His brain could not help but think of when he was young, this person in front of his parents treating him especially well, with kindness and gentleness. Purchasing various items and his fake joyful smile…
"Not crying until you see the coffin, not giving up until reaching the Deer river!" Ye Qingyu sighed lightly.
This sigh caused Wang Youde from the [Murong Shop] and Dong Mingtong from the [Miaoyu Temple] to be frightened out of their wits. Thinking that Ye Qingyu was intending to kill them, they knelt on the floor with a thud.
"Young master Ye, we were wrong…"
"Forgive us!"
"I am willing to handover the [Murong Shop], completely giving it over…"
"The [Miaoyu Temple] from now on is also the property of the Ye family. Young master Ye, please show your mercy. Spare me. I beg you spare me…"
The two kowtowed like a hammer pounding garlic.
Ye Qingyu did not say anything, his gaze landing on Nie Yin.
Nie Yin who came from a martial artist background, had a sturdiness that Luo Jin and the other merchants did not possess. Although at this moment he was also frightened, but he still bit hit lips and was about to negotiate…
"Fine, you win. As long as you accept my conditions, the [Yin Taoxuan Pavilion] can return to the Ye family…" Nie Yin said bitingly.
Before he had finished, a cold smile appeared on Ye Qingyu's lips.
The next instant, a shadow passed through everyone's vision. Luo Jin could only sense a figure passing by in front of him, and when he reacted, he could only hear Nie Yin's cries from behind him…
He turned around to look.
As his eyes took in the scene, his pupils dilated.
The Nie Yin who was domineering and powerful in their eyes, was struck in the dantian by Ye Qingyu's palm. There was a visible mist that emitted from Nie Yin's body, and a sound like beans popping could be heard…
"Aaa, You… you've crippled my yuan qi, you…" Nie Yin was like a balloon that leaked air, slowly deflating. His face turning ashen grey, his gaze containing hatred and despair.
Ye Qingyu retrieved his palm.
"This will be interest. Forcefully taking over the Ye family property for so many years, some sort of price must be paid. Normally, you use your strength to bully others, today I have crippled your martial prowess. I fear that there are countless people applauding me for this action…"
Ye Qingyu stared icily at Nie Yin.
"You are ruthless…" Nie Yin lifted his hand and pointed at Ye Qingyu.
"Ruthless?" Ye Qingyu shook his head. "Compared to the things that you have done to the Ye family, this cannot even hold a candle… I am no longer the little boy that can be bullied and walked all over." Ye Qingyu slowly returned by the window, saying, "What right do you have to discuss conditions with me?"
Luo Jin and the others had already been frightened till their faces were the colour of the ground, cold sweat dripping down their cheeks.
The way Ye Qingyu did things was brutal and direct.
Losing his yuan qi represented that Nie Yin had lost everything. The way he did things was overbearing and he had made not a few enemies. Now that he had lost his martial power, once news of this leaked out, very quickly, he would be in a state worse than death.
Then how would this youth take care of them?
Luo Jin and the others state of mind was in a mess, as if they were a prisoner waiting for their judgement. If time could be turned back, they would absolutely not offend the Ye family anymore.
"I also won't go too far, return the Ye family properties and each one of you pay a hundred thousand of silver taels**, then the grievances between the Ye family will be written off. If you don't come to provoke me in the future, then I also won't bother you." Ye Qingyu clasped the edge of the table, saying in a bland tone.
"I am willing, I am willing…" Dong Mington rushed to be the first one to accept.
Luo Jin and Wang Youde felt a pain in their heart. After taking over the properties, in these four years of time, the profit added up together was only about a hundred thousand silver taels. Repaying so much was equal to slicing off their own flesh, but if they were not willing to pay…
Thinking of the consequences of Jin Shiren and Nie Yin, they did not dare to raise an objection at all.
This affair could be said to have drawn to a stop.
Ye Qingyu did not tarry longer than half an hour. Waiting until Luo Jin and the others had signed and placed their finger prints on the rune formation contracts, he left the remaining business for Tang San to take care of.
For Tang San, this was an opportunity, but also a test.
If he was able to effectively manage these assorted affairs, then from now on Ye Qingyu could rest his heart and rely on him for a lot of matters. But if his ability was not enough, then Ye Qingyu would naturally consider swapping the steward of the Ye family.
And as for why he had so much confidence in this youth who did not look older than sixteen, even Ye Qingyu himself could not be sure. Perhaps it was the fact that he himself was only slightly older than fourteen.
And on the other hand, being able to obtain such an opportunity, Tang San was naturally so excited that he could float in the air. But he suppressed his urge to jump up and down, suppressing the tremors in his heart, trying to give off a sedated and calm appearance. After seeing off Ye Qingyu, he handled the leftover business.
Luo Jin and the others had been completely broken by Ye Qingyu. They did not dare to play any tricks, cooperating to their fullest.
The sunlight outside [Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant] had already become extremely bright and glaring.
The weather these several days was abnormally great, making people feel especially comfortable.
But the old citizens of Deer City knew that these types of days signified the end of the time of good weather with bright sunlight. Very quickly, within a thousand miles, it was about to enter the season of icy winds and floating snow.
Holding Little Grass's hand and walking down the staircase, the people who previously had gazes of fierceness like wolves and tigers were at this time like little lambs lowering their heads, as if bowing to their monarch.
Telling the server to package their special food, Ye Qingyu prepared it for Aunt Lan and the others as a small present.
Little Grass carried the food container. As she left the entrance of the restaurant her smile was like a flower blooming in March.
But as Ye Qingyu left the restaurant, he stopped.
Six men wearing pale purple clothing stood in front of the restaurant as if waiting for someone. The collar of neckline had a vivid pale golden dragon engraved upon it, and under the sunlight, was especially eye catching.
These six people wearing such clothing stood right in front of the restaurant and passersby all took a detour to avoid them.
The people from the Two River Group had also arrived?
Ye Qingyu was slightly surprised.
*Hide the truth from the masses **Unit of weight equal to fifty grams
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The new dimension of power for the new generation of guitarists, ultra fat bottom end, lots of headroom, tight midrange and shining treble. Slanted baffle board.
Warm harmonic midrange, tight bass and silken treble. Very nice for lead sounds.
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Warm and full midrange tone, tight bass silken treble response.
Incredible sound, unbelievable size!
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The Crit
Graphics - 91%
Audio - 84%
Gameplay - 81%
Replayability - 95%
Return to Albion, the world of the Fable game series, with Fable Fortune you will be drawn back into this great universe but this game is quite different from the other Fable games. It is a Digital Collectible Card Game.
One important thing to note is that although this game shows as launched on 25 July, it is still in development hence me saying this is a Pre/Review. I enjoy digital card games, it is something you can play anywhere or anytime, depending on the platform the game is available on.
Because the game is still in development there isn't much of a Tutorial but they made an Awesome how to guide which you can see here. If you are used to card games then you should be able to find your feet quite easily. Basically, there are two card types: Unit Cards and Spell Cards and they are self-explanatory.
There are six Heroes to choose from and each with their own uniqueness, you can see more detail about them here. You can start with the basic decks and then as you collect more cards you can start to build your own deck, each deck can only contain 30 cards. Some cards can only be used by certain Heroes, deck cannot contain more than 2 copies of any cards of Mythic rarity or lower and cannot contain more than 1 copy of any cards of Fabled rarity. If you feel you have the grips of the game you can go read up on the advanced tips guide here.
The graphics are very cool and you can see the theme of Albion come to life during matches and even with the cards and Heroes. The audio and music also ties in greatly to the game and it takes you back to your adventures in Albion.
I do not have a favourite Hero yet but I'm leaning towards Crimson and Temple so far. Crimson is a shapeshifter that makes you think of a Grimm Fairy-tale Red Riding Hood and Temple is a Necromancer that looks like a "don't care attitude" teenager. I'm quite keen on Miracle as well with her Alchemy but there will have to be a lot more playing for me to really make my mind up.
I'm eager to see how they keep improving the game and can't wait to play it further. The only thing I wish for is a mobile version so I can play it anywhere ;p
Additional Information
Reviewed on: Xbox One
Available on: Xbox One, PC
Genre: Card Game, Online
Age Rating: 7+
Publisher/Developer: Flaming Fowl
Release Date: TBA
- Great mechanics
- Simple and Fun
- A small tutorial
- Want a Campaign


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Sleep Arguments Every Couple Has
You know those first few months of dating a new person when all of the orgasms you're having and the excitement of new love are fueling you through the day even though you got four hours of sleep because you were up all night getting said orgasms? Yeah. That doesn't last forever. Eventually, you return to wanting 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night. And sometimes, the person you love the most is getting in your way! Here are sleep arguments every couple has.
Tucked or untucked
You know what people tend to find each other and fall in love? Those who like loosely fitted sheets so they can kick their feet around at night and those who like to be sealed into their bed like sardines in a damn CAN! You can see why that would present a problem.
Food in bed
Okay this isn't technically a sleep-related argument so much as a general bed argument, but every couple argues over whether or not food can be in the bed. Or, they argue over what type of food can be in the bed. My boyfriend is dead set against any sugar-coated candy within twenty feet of the bedroom. So I buy Starburst. Sacrifices, sacrifices.
You like to sleep with your phone on silent so you're not woken by stupid drunk texts from friends at 3am. But what's the point if he leaves his phone's ringer on? He says he leaves it on in case of emergencies. You say that anybody who wakes you two up at 4 am deserves to have a fatal emergency. You overreacted—you're tired. I get it.
Going to bed at the same time
If you're trying to turn in by 10 pm, but your partner is going in and out of the bedroom until midnight, what's the point? He is stealing that sleep from you! He should just get in bed with you—what he's doing can't be that important.
The snooze button
You get it; he needs to get up at 7am for work. But he doesn't need to wake up again at 7:10, and 7:20, and 7:30. If you want to sleep until 9am, he should get one alarm. That's it. If he sleeps through it, he's just missing work that day.
To snuggle or not to snuggle when you sleep—that is an argument that has troubled couples since they were sleeping in caves. You want to snuggle, he says he can't sleep with somebody touching him, you take it personally, he snuggles you to avoid the fight but then he really doesn't sleep and is grumpy the next day. You will continue this argument the next night.
The temperature
He doesn't see the point of spending money on a heater when there are ten perfect good blankets you can pile on top of each other. You don't like waking up with a runny nose, or freezing your butt off—literally—when you run to the toilet in the middle of the night.
The dog
He says he can't sleep with the dog in the bed—that the dog always takes up his side of the bed. You promise to keep the dog on your side of the bed. But then, in the middle of the night, the dog wanders over to your partner's side and who are you to disturb poor Spotty by relocating him?
An episode or an hour
You're right on the cusp of having enough time to watch an episode of your favorite show together. If you skip it, though, you can get in an extra hour of sleep. He wants the show, you want the hour of sleep. He gives up, but he huff and puffs for the next hour, complaining he isn't tired yet so neither of you get that hour of sleep.
Pillows in the Bed
There are certainly exceptions, but in my experience, women like lots of pillows and men like between zero and one. If he lets you have your four pillows on the bed, he makes you pile them all on your side like a giant fort.
White noise
Whether it's an actual white noise machine or a simple fan, some people need a gentle hum when they sleep and some people can't stand it. Those two types of people tend to find each other and fall in love.
Getting up to pee
Your partner gets up in the middle of the night to pee so much (waking you up each time) that you're considering cutting him off from all liquids at 4pm.
The blanket
You don't have enough blanket and you swear he as it all. He doesn't have enough blanket and he swears you have it all. If you just had a bird's eye view of the bed, you'd see you somehow shifted the blanket so one corner is between your pairs of feet, and one is between your heads, and you're both grasping at air on the sides. Nobody has enough blanket.
Going to sleep with the TV on
He can't fall asleep without the TV on and you can't fall asleep with the TV on. Fine, but that means that you have to wait for him to fall asleep because, um, HELLO—he can't exactly turn the TV off once he's asleep!
You know how this one goes; you both know that you are both too tired to have sex. Neither of you wants to admit that you're too tired though so you just keep insisting that the other one isn't into it.


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Snow and ice delayed the start of the semester at Reese News Lab, but we managed to kick off orientation on Friday the 13th. It could have been a bad omen, but I think we're off to a pretty good start.
Our semester kicked off with our new executive director, Ryan Thornburg, and some words of wisdom from our friends and alumni.
@rtburg @reesenewslab @anieldaniel trust your teammates, back up everything with research and always ask yourself "what's next?"
— Samantha Harrington (@SamantHarrin) January 13, 2017
@rtburg @reesenewslab @SamantHarrin Learning new things is supposed to feel scary and hard! It's good for you. Get used to it ?
— Annie Daniel✨ (@anieldaniel) January 13, 2017
@rtburg Think bigger, care about the user and follow the money. @reesenewslab @anieldaniel @SamantHarrin
— Damon Kiesow (@dkiesow) January 13, 2017
It found our students starting off orientation by working Legos to learn about the rapid prototyping of design thinking. They competed to build me a laptop stand–unbeknownst to them, I had very specific requirements for my laptop stand. Moral: make sure you interview your user and understand exactly what they want. You don't want to sell them a drill, you want to sell them a hole.
With that lesson in mind, we practiced interviewing. The students paired up and conducted their first Lab interviews with each other. They tried to understand: "What are the information needs of the UNC community?
Afterwards, we filled up an empathy map so that we could see what we'd learned. Each intern shared the insights they found through their interviews, and we discussed what makes a good interview question (specific, open-ended, and conversational).
That kicked off the teams' first project: filling an information need in the UNC community. That was the challenge of Orientation Week, and it ended with the teams' first pitches.
Team Nyan Cat pitched a SubMe, a platform to match subleasers and subletters. Alexis Allston, Wanyi Chen, Carina McDermed, and Gabby Micchia had an impressive first pitch.
Team Axolotl showed off an online marketplace for university students. Reagan Cline, Kelly Jasiura, Eric Smith, and Elaine Zhang showed off their business chops with Tarheel Trade.
It's been quite a big first week in the Lab, but it's just a warm up for the rest of the semester. Taking a page from our supporter, the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media, we'll be focusing on news deserts and rural journalism this semester.
Specifically, we'll be looking closer to home–at Chatham County. More on that next week!


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The New Statesman, 1987
Hard hitting satire staring Rik Mayall. The New Statesman ran for four series and three specials between 1987 and 1994. In 2006 there was also a stage show featuring Alan B'Stard.
The show was written specifically for Rik Mayall at his own request. Very much of it's time it satirised the Conservative Government of the time.
The New Statesman was pricipally a Yorkshire Television production for ITV, although two of the specials one in 1988 and one in 1994 were made by the BBC (one of which was an episode for Comic Relief).
In 2017 it has been announced that a new series of the hit show is in the planning stages. Very little has been given away. What we do know is that it will be written by original writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The main character will be the son of Alan B'Stard and the likely backdrop will be Brexit.
Alan B'Stard, is the egocentric Conservative MP who will stop at nothing to further his political career. With no morals, no depth to which he wouldn't sink and no plot too cunning, the series follows the antics of the immoral MP.
Rik Mayall
Michael Troughton
Marsha Fitzalan
Channel: ITV (Except 1988 Comic Relief and 1994 specials BBC1)
Written By: Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran
Executive Producers: David Reynolds
John Bartlett
Michael Pilsworth
Allan McKeown
Original Transmission Dates: 13 September 1987 – 30 December 1994
Notes On Transmission:
The first special came on February 5, 1988, as part of BBC1's Comic Relief fund raiser. The series itself came to an end in December 1992. However the character was resurrected by the BBC on December 30th, 1994 , for a special episode A B'Stard Exposed. This was the character's last TV appearance.


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§ 39. Mr. Lipson
asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has taken steps to increase the military training of members of the Royal Army Pay Corps, and 1846 other non-combatant services, to enable them to be prepared to defend themselves against attack in the event of the need arising?
§ Mr. Law
Personnel of the Royal Army Pay Corps and similar Corps receive the maximum amount of training in the use of arms that is compatible with the proper performance of their special duties.
§ Mr. Lipson
Is my hon. Friend aware that that answer is similar to the one which he gave me two or three weeks ago, when I asked whether it might not be increased; and is he further aware that his answer will give very great dissatisfaction to many men serving who are anxious to have more training? Will he consider whether they cannot have some physical training?
§ Mr. Law
Those in non-combatant corps do receive the maximum amount of training in the use of weapons that is possible in their case. Obviously they cannot receive the same amount of training as is given in combatant formations, because otherwise they could not perform their special duties.
§ Sir Francis Fremantle
Could not the excellent example of the Army Medical Service in this matter be followed?