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Switching off on holiday with a good book can reap dividends. There's an unexpected lesson in a book on footpaths.
by Dan Slee
Okay, so I went offline on holiday this past week.
It was cream teas, throwing stones on the beach and no internets. I followed my own advice and switched off.
It was like the 1970s only this time I had money.
One of the books I took with me and raced through was 'The Old Ways' by Robert McFarlane.
It's a book that traces some of the old paths of Britain and across the world.
There's the Icknield Way in southern England some of which was first trodden by hunters 5,000 years ago.
There's the deadliest footpath in Britain, the Broomway, which emerges at lowtide to link Essex with Foulness that has claimed a hundred lives.
Stray off the route marked by the spikes of dead brooms and you face a lonely death sucked into the mud or overcome by the tide.
As MacFarlane writes, if it didn't exist then Victorian Gothic novelist Wilkie Collins would have invented it.
Mist shrouds the route as the author walks it retelling the macabre tales that litter its history.
There's also the sea paths off the coast of Scotland that have been routes for centuries before the Romans set foot on British shores.
There's paths in Palestine walked as a quiet protest on foot knowing that they risk death by an Israeli army sniper or settler.
It's a book about walking and the act of walking that is littered with stories from the field.
As I sat in my holiday deckchair putting the book aside it made me think.
The best story telling doesn't come with a comms plan or with key messages. It comes from the field with mud on its boots.
It's why such brilliant examples work like National Trust's Lake District fells team, Waterstones Oxford Street on Twitter and Morgan Bowers from Walsall Council on Flickr, Twitter, Facebook and Audioboo.
They're stories from the sharp end that reinforce once again that often the most effective story telling is often done by non-pr people.
That's not to say there isn't a role for the central comms team. There is. It's just that part of that role is to share the access.
Dan Slee is co-creator of comms2point0. He also blogs here.


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Summit County Libraries celebrate National Library Week
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To celebrate National Library Week, the Summit County Libraries have invited two guests to give a storytelling performance today and Wednesday.
Denise Gard, a professional storyteller and owner of Story Creations, will read and act out three different stories for audiences at each of the three Summit libraries. Gard's assistant, Sienna, will perform as well – wearing costumes, weaving through the audience and even jumping through hoops. Sienna is a border collie, with three years of experience performing at libraries, schools and day care centers with Gard.
"We've had people bring dogs in before and the kids just love the dogs," said Summit County library associate Rebecca Kane, who arranged for Gard's visit. "I'm excited for this program."
Previous to starting Story Creations, Gard worked as a children's librarian for about eight and a half years with the Pike's Peak Library District. During that time, she saw many performances at the library, of varying capabilities, and eventually she got to thinking, "I could do that."
She started small, doing short performances at nearby libraries, then slowly expanded the business, until it grew enough that she quit her job at the library and threw herself into it full time.
"It combines everything," she said of Story Creations, including her background in theater, knowledge of children's literature, love of performance and love of the children in the audience.
About three years ago, Sienna joined Gard's act. Gard had adopted the border collie as a rescue a while before. Abused by her previous owners, Sienna came to Gard emaciated and with a deep mistrust of adult humans. Slowly, Gard nursed the dog back to health, gaining her trust and revealing the personality beneath.
A suggestion from a friend led Gard to start training Sienna and contemplating adding her to the performances. It didn't take long to see that it was a winning combination. Now, "she is an integral part of the show," Gard says.
"I write a story for her to perform and I put into the story commands that she knows and words that she knows," Gard explained. "I use a lot of audience participation anyway. I am a storyteller who can take any interruption or event and weave it into the story."
Having Sienna as part of her act makes a positive impact on the children in the audience, Gard said. It helps them focus, gives them more interaction and exposes some of the more frightened children to a dog that is calm, trained and well behaved. There's also an additional benefit.
"It's really fun for me," Gard said with a laugh, "because she gets to travel with me and she gets to be with me."
Holding entertaining performances during National Library Week helps draw more people to the library, says Summit County Libraries director Joyce Dierauer.
"It's just a way of getting out some more information about the library in general," she added. "We're here all the time and we're willing to help kids with any school projects they might have."
Children of all ages are encouraged to attend the performance. The event is free of cost to all participants, with cake snacks available at the main library in Frisco.
"It'll be fun," Kane said. "Any time you have dogs and books together, it's a win-win situation."
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The name treVeld is born of the music, representing the merging of three fields, filled with the lush and sacred openness of creative potential.
The musically diverse members of treVeld met around the turn of the century, playing amongst an 'Old Time' music community. They share the desire to create and perform original music, while enjoying an ever evolving musical and personal kinship.
treVeld's musical works offer a unique and spirited blend of musical genres, including Gypsy, Swing, Old Time, Celtic, Bluegrass, Blues, Chamber and Nordic Roots.
The music is manifest through the trio's depth and musical fluency, creating beautiful soulful soundscapes, resulting in a buoyant body of original works, eclectic in their musical sources and traditions, flowing gracefully into a cohesive sound that has become known as 'treVeldian'.


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A colleague of mine (Thanks Natalie!) shared a video from the finals of America's Got Talent of Philadelphia Eagles football player Jon Dorenbos. She said she thought of me during the first 40 seconds of his intro in which he talks about his mental preparation. Watch that beginning part of the clip below. And if you have time, watch the whole thing. He has a great inspirational message as he is performing his magic.
The more I watch, read and learn about the most successful people who have ever lived, the more I find that many of them used some sort of visualization exercise to help them reach these optimum levels of performance and success.
Take the greatest basketball player of all time for instance. When asked about how he was able to achieve greatness, Michael Jordan once said…
"I visualized where I wanted to be, what kind of player I wanted to become. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, and I focused on getting there."
Where do you want to be? What kind of "player" do you want to become?
Take 10-20 minutes this week to think about the one thing that is most important to you – great health, rewarding relationships, financial independence, etc. Write down exactly what that one thing will look like when you have achieved it. Then, for the next 30 days, read that description and visualize yourself as having already achieved that goal each day. After that, focus on getting there by taking one small step each of those 30 days in the direction of that goal.
For instance,
These actions don't need to cost you a lot of money or much time at all. By just making a daily commitment to (1) review and visualize your goal and (2) take a small step toward that goal, you will develop the habits and mindset you need to make it a reality in your life.
Wishing you success in all aspects of life,
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The word has been out for a while that Games Workshop will be updating what may well be their best-selling box of plastic miniatures ever… the humble Tactical Space Marines. It really doesn't get further to the core of the Warhammer 40K visuals than the "basic" Space Marines.
How much can you change on the basic Space Marine without destroying the overall visuals of the bestselling miniature range.
How little can you change and still justify a new box and overhaul?
Well, a first few images of the new Warhammer 40K Tactical Space Marines have appeared. They do have Grav Weapons, the new trademark special weapon of the Space Marines range. Otherwise, the look remarkably like… well.. Space Marines.
Have a look!
#1 – New Tactical Space Marines
#2 – Thoughts?
They are good. They are Space Marines. They are – along with the Tau Fire Warriors – probably the miniatures responsible for me being in this Hobby in the first place. I both like how Games Workshop didn't go all crazy and, at the same time, wonder if it really was worth updating them?
At the very least however, it's not just a simple 100% mark-up for "nothing" like they did with the Eldar Dire Avengers! And we also have (I think) a small image of a new Crimson Fists, showing off the colours of a non-Ultramarine Space Marines Chapter.
What do you think?
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If you already have stayed at EAGLE's you know our hot posters. For those, who will come in future, this is a forecast. This poster in Jeanslook and size A2 is not only an eye-catcher in our bar, you can also buy it for € 5,00 as a souvenir, a present or simply for your home.
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Fabulous Holiday Tech Gifts from Verizon Under $100
A third of all consumers put electronics at the top of their holiday wish lists this season. For holiday tech gifts that are in demand and easy on the wallet, check out these 15 goodies from Verizon.
5 Fabulous Gifts Under $100
Chromecast Ultra plugs directly into your TV HDMI port. It connects to your Wi-Fi network to link to your devices, so you can stream videos, movies, and more in 4K resolution. There are more than 1,000 cast-enabled apps to choose from, including Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify.
The Phillips Hue White Starter Kit (the smart light bulbs that work with Google Home) let you use your environmental lighting to create the perfect ambiance or match your mood. Remotely monitor and control lights with Hue app on your smartphone or tablet.
The Google Daydream offers the ease of virtual reality mode the moment you plug in your Daydream compatible phone. With Verizon's next gen network, experience a 50 percent faster speed when you dive into the VR world with hundreds of games, movies, and much more.
With the Mophie Powerstation XL 12000 you can charge both Apple and micro USB devices and do it without carrying multiple cables. This powerhouse delivers four additional charges to your smartphone and can also power up your tablets. The dual output USB charging ports let you charge two devices simultaneously.
For the music lovers, check out UE Wonderboom 2 for portable, loud and waterproof speakers with big sounds on the go.
10 Great Gifts Under $50
The Google Home Mini adds smarts to your home (and in multiple rooms). Get hands-free help in any room with this voice-activated speaker. It's powered by the Google Assistant. You can ask it questions and tell it to do things.
Square Credit Card Reader is the perfect gift for anyone on your list running a small business (think holiday and craft fairs all over town).
Griffin Stylus is for precision you need when using touchscreens in cold weather with the gloves on.
From Kate Spade to Tech 21, protect your devices without breaking the bank. The UA Protect Grip Case is shockproof with layered ridges for a secure hold.
Know someone who is going on an adventure and already has a GoPro camera for great video? Get them a HeadStrap to get that perfect point-of-view shot.
Need a quick charge? The Mophie Powerstation mini 3000 Quickly charges most smartphones or USB devices and fits in your pocket
Wemo Mini Smart Plug leaves climbing under the tree for Santa. With this device, you can control your holiday lights via an app. Have it turn on/off at a set time or do it on the fly. You choose!
Running out of space on your phone and worried about your data use? With the Sandisk Wireless Stick you have access to everything you need wirelessly on the go. Just carry your USB stick with you.
The Energizer Cup Inverter turns your car into a portable powerhouse - fits into a cup holder and provides four USB ports and a standard AC adapter.
A Logitech Bluetooth keyboard also lets you do more around the busy holiday season! With this Bluetooth keyboard you can type whole documents without cramping your fingers
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Mark C. Perna
Mark C. Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS in Cleveland, Ohio, a full-service strategic communications and consulting firm whose mission is to share and support every client's passion for making a difference. Mark, a graduate of John Carroll University, has many years of experience addressing industry leaders on the topic of expanding their reach in an increasingly global marketplace. As an international expert on Generations Y and Z, Mark has devoted his career to empowering educators and employers to unleash the tremendous potential of today's young people, both in the classroom and on the job.
After successfully parenting two Millennials as a single father, Mark has become a passionate advocate for bridging the generational divides that are contributing to America's profound skills gap. Parents, schools, districts, businesses, and state organizations across North America have successfully used Mark's insights and strategies to connect more effectively with the younger generations. In his work with educational and business organizations, Mark has pioneered many best practices for achieving more with today's young people, including the TFS Education with Purpose® philosophy and highly popular Career Tree® strategy, among others. Mark is frequently cited as the national expert in education enrollment, retention, and performance.
A dynamic and motivational public speaker, Mark frequently delivers keynote speeches at national and statewide events and spoke at Harvard University by special invitation. His genuine personality and warm sense of humor make him a fun and memorable communicator that people connect with immediately. He regularly addresses both small groups and massive crowds in his capacity as a generational and performance expert, reaching thousands of educators, employers, parents, and young people each year with his powerful message of change and empowerment.
At TFS, Mark heads an energetic team of talented professionals who share his vision of making a bigger difference in education and workforce development. TFS partners with schools, districts, businesses, and state organizations of all sizes nationwide to help them experience significant gains in enrollment, engagement, retention, and performance rates.
Mark has published numerous articles in national publications as a recognized voice in student engagement and success. His first book, Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations, was written to help educators, employers, and parents understand Generations Y and Z and inspire them to greater performance in all areas of life.
Mark enjoys inspirational movies, theater, travel, golf, wine, and time with his family--especially the latest Pernas, granddaughters Ellie and Lou Lou. He resides in Cleveland, Ohio. Find out more about Mark and his work at MarkCPerna.com.
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A massive herbaceous shrub with astilbe-like flowers in summer that start off white and fade to pink then reddish brown. While it needs a big space, this plant really makes a statement and is definitely worth it!
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Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia XZ, has made its way out in some regions around the world and is now ready to hit the U.S. as well. Starting on October 2, you'll be able to pick up an unlocked Xperia XZ for a hefty $699 from both Amazon and Best Buy, among other partnering retailers.
The Xperia XZ takes over very quickly after the delayed U.S. launch of the Xperia X Performance (which itself is already down to $585 unlocked), but this is indeed a full replacement for that phone. The Xperia XZ has a solid metal build with signature Sony design, a really nice 5.2-inch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor. It also has waterproofing, stereo speakers and Sony's best mobile camera setup yet.
Unfortunately it's lacking a fingerprint sensor in the U.S., which is pretty ridiculous considering the suggested retail price of the phone and continues to be a trend with Sony's phones here. Nonetheless, if the Xperia XZ seems like the complete package you've been waiting for in the U.S., you're just over a week away from being able to order.
More: Our full Sony Xperia XZ review
If you're looking for something from Sony that's a bit smaller and less expensive, the new Xperia X Compact, which was announced alongside the XZ, is already up for pre-order on Amazon for $499 — it launches officially on September 25.
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Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") is pleased to announce that Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ will be available unlocked in the United States starting September 25, 2016 for the Xperia X Compact and October 2, 2016 for Xperia XZ.
Both smartphones can be purchased on Amazon, Best Buy and other participating retailers for a suggested retail price of $499.99 and $699.99, respectively, and will support GSM networks.
The all new Xperia XZ represents the ultimate in Sony Xperia's state-of-the-art camera, video and audio capabilities. It starts with the introduction of Sony's allnew triple image sensing technology to the highly advanced 23MP camera, combining Predictive Hybrid Autofocus with two new sensors—Laser Autofocus and RGBC Infrared sensors—to clearly capture any moment in life with ease and accuracy in any light conditions with true-to-life colors. Video capabilities in Xperia XZ now include 4K recording and enhancements to our best-in-class SteadyShot® technology that deliver the most stable videos with the world's first 5-axis video stabilization in a smartphone.
Beyond the camera and video advancements, Xperia XZ features an updated stereo dual microphone system with integrated noise cancellation to ensure that the immersive 3D stereo sound quality and reduced background noise match the outstanding 4K video quality. All of these features, along with a 5.2-inch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 Full HD display and a stunning loop surface design inspired by a monolithic form made with ALKALEIDO™ metal, gives you a stylish, durable and powerful smartphone loaded with the latest in audio-visual innovation from Sony.
For those who prefer a compact smartphone, Xperia X Compact brings the same state-of-the-art camera, video and audio capabilities in a compact design that fits great in your pocket, purse or bag, as well as in your hand. Boasting a durable 4.6-inch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 HD 720p TRILUMINOS™ display, Xperia X Compact also boasts the world's first 5-axis video stabilization with fully enhanced SteadyShot image stabilization technology, allowing users to record smoother videos on the move or close up.
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I've recently learnt that 'Jeanne d'Arc' by FIL was sold with a dongle (copy-protection). It was a big surprise because I remember well this game, I got it as soon as it was released in 1988, but well... I have never been interested in the original version. I played with the hacked version, my bad
Please note the dongle only concerns the French version. The English version 'Joan of Arc' wasn't sold with this dongle and the game doesn't need it to run.
So here is my request for Steven
Is it possible to support this dongle in Steem SSE? It looks like that:
Is there something I can help (I have it, just in case...)?
Let me know. Thanks in advance


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CVS Cashier Job Description & Interview
Job Description and DutiesWhat Does a CVS Cashier Do?
The typical responsibilities of CVS cashiers include stock, customer service, and sales duties. Overall, the primary functions of cashiers working for the pharmacy chain include ringing up purchases, processing payments, handling customer issues, and answering questions about products, policies and services.Physical Requirements and Scheduling
Cashiers use computerized Point-of-Sales machines to process payments and close transactions. Bending, minor lifting, and standing on foot for long periods of time prove usual for the average workday. During slow hours, cashiers may assist sales and stock staffs in completing daily tasks. Most cashiers work part-time for the drug store chain, with full-time opportunities sometimes possible for long-standing employees.
Salary and CompensationHow Much Do They Get Paid?
The average starting pay rate for CVS cashiers is $9.00 an hour. Additional compensation exists in the form of discounts on products and services, options for flexible scheduling, and potential for growth into managerial careers, which boast employment benefits packages featuring holidays off and vacation time, insurance plans and medical coverage, and 401(k) plans. Specific job benefits and eligibility requirements may vary by location.
Review the CVS Application page.
CVS Pharmacy Cashier Interview Video
Video Transcript
Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties.
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: I was a cashier and stock person, basically. If we weren't working the counter, we would be stocking shelves and get all of that stuff squared away.
Interviewer: What was your favorite part about working there?
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: At CVS, my favorite part about working there was probably you knew what you were doing every day. You weren't getting extremely busy; you basically stock the shelves, ring customers out. It wasn't busy.
Interviewer: Please describe a typical day as an employee.
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: Pretty much, you got in around eight in the morning. There are big crates of stuff, and you just stock those crates.
Interviewer: How would you describe the application and interview process?
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: It's pretty intensive, actually. They have a two-part interview. They check everything, and then they interview you.
Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: They basically just wanted to know my prior job experience with interacting with customers. I hadn't had any stock experience, but I had the ability to do it.
Interviewer: What set you apart from other candidates?
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: I think I was more energetic during the interview. I let them know that I was hardworking, that I was going to be there every day, and I let them know that I wanted the job. I wasn't just going through the steps.
Interviewer: What other advice would you give to a job seeker looking to gain employment?
CVS Pharmacy Cashier: Pretty much, make sure your schedule… let them know your days off in advance. And make sure you follow the schedule, that you're there every day on time and do what you're supposed to do.
CVS Cashier Interview Video
Video Transcript
Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties.
CVS Cashier: Working at CVS, I was a cashier, so pretty much I to people's money and bagged items. At same time, I also stock the items on the shelves and cleaned and vacuumed.
Interviewer: What was your favorite part about working there?
CVS Cashier: My favorite part was probably the discount, and also I worked in my neighborhood, so every once in a while I might see someone I know.
Interviewer: How would you describe the application and interview process?
CVS Cashier: Pretty easy. I filled it out online, and for the interview, it was one interview, and then he told me I had the job.
Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
CVS Cashier: What other jobs I've done before, situational questions, like, "What would you do in this situation?" and how you would show customer service.


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Friday was depressing as ever, dark and grey with a drizzle. Saturday was from another world completely, sunny with a temperature verging on 20C.
We are venturing on overnighting at the cottage which has no heating. I have a feeling this will be one of the rare occasions I will manage to retire early.


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1The brand pays the influencer to promote their product.
2The influencer promotes their product on their social media platforms.
3The brand gains sales and exposure to a larger target audience.
Social Media Marketing refers to any form of marketing a brand or product on social media. This may be on a brand's own social channels, on a customer's channels, an influencer's channels or through paid ads on social networks. Influencer marketing is just a specific form of social media marketing where a brand utilizes an influencer to promote their product or brand.
Small brands, big brands, global brands and local brands are utilizing influencer marketing and there is no surprise why. Industry marketers have learned that Influencer marketing has become the most effective form of marketing! A recent study has shown that, on average, influencer marketing produces an ROI that is 11x higher than that of traditional marketing! (Sales Effect Study: Influencer Marketing, Nielsen Catalina Solutions, Case Study)
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At Brassica Grill they aim to serve good, simple, honest food, ranging from succulent steaks and grills to modern British cuisine, using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients where possible.
Paul Faulkner, company director and chef made his name at former Urbis restaurant The Modern, where he won restaurant of the year in 2009, after a stint at Zinc and a spell in London, where he worked at the Harvey Nichols OXO Tower and Knightsbridge restaurants, and most recently Albert Square Chophouse.
The restaurant's minimal but welcoming interior, which has been redecorated in light, earthy tones that both reflect the food and leave it to do the talking. But don't just take our word for it, come and try their elicits food.


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In asking a couple weeks ago what everyone's favorite thing to cook or bake is, I got all kinds of answers – including some I had never heard of before! Do you know what an English Flapjack is? Rachel from The Traveling Spoon mentioned it, and I didn't know, so I googled it, discovered it was an oat bar, and thought it looked really intriguing. I decided to give it a try for myself, and I have to say – these are really good!
I found this recipe at Allrecipes, though it seems to be word-for-word the exact recipe at several other sites, so I can't say for sure what the real origin is. What made up my mind to go for it was discovering that I actually had all the ingredients already – well, all but the raisins, but in my reading some claimed that the true British version did not have raisins anyway, so I made it without. (What do my friends across the pond say? Is this recipe "authentic"? I'm curious!)
- 3 c. oats – rolled oats, not the instant ones
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp. corn syrup (the recipe says you can also use golden syrup, but I'm assuming that's a British term… possibly for corn syrup…)
- 1/4 c. raisins (I omitted)
Put your butter, brown sugar, and syrup in saucepan. Heat on low until the butter and sugar have both melted. You'll be able to tell if the sugar has melted when you drag your spoon across the bottom of the pan. If it still feels gritty, it's not melted yet.
Once that mixture is melted, stir in the oats (and raisins, if you're using them).
Once it's well-mixed, press the mixture into a 8″ square pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. I opted to use my muffin tins, and I cooked for 18 minutes. Nothing mentioned whether they should be greased or not, so I played it safe and used a bit of cooking spray.
Now, I have to admit, I could NOT stay out of the mix. It smelled heavenly, and since it didn't contain eggs, I didn't worry about it. I really ate at least a whole bar before I cooked the rest of them. This mix made 14 bars for me using the tins… so, 15 for those with a little more restraint. ;)
Anyway, they are done when they turn a golden brown. From what I've read, they should be a bit chewy.
Now, I cannot stand oatmeal, as a general rule. I had oats leftover from making Raya's baby food, which she's now too picky for, so even if I didn't care for this recipe, it was only going to be my time wasted because those oats were certainly not getting eaten around our house. But I will eat oatmeal in this form anytime, these were so good!
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A Street in Istanbul: 1997 and 2010
On our first visit to Istanbul in 1997 we stayed at the Alaaddin Guest House in Sultanahmet. This neighbourhood gets its name from the Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Camii) that is just around the corner. We long ago decided to always stay in the old city centres where we would be the close to the touristic attractions. We enjoy walking around in the … Continue reading →


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With the holiday season right around the corner, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options for family and friends. Gift cards may seem like a simple solution, but Better Business Bureau is warning that some gift cards could carry high fees making them far from a good deal.
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act, which took effect in 2010, established standards that give consumers additional protections when using gift cards. The standards prohibit retailers from:
- setting expiration dates less than five years after the card is purchased; and
- charging dormancy, inactivity, and service fees unless the card has not been used for at least 12 months. If fees are charged after this period, the details of such fees must be clearly disclosed on the card.
These standards apply to store gift cards and general use prepaid cards, which are often branded by payment networks such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
But there are some details the CARD Act doesn't cover. For example, issuers can still charge fees every time the card is used, the balance is checked, a replacement card is requested or when customer service is called.
BBB recommends the following tips before buying a gift card:
- Research before you buy. Buy from a known and trusted source. Research businesses at bbb.org to see a company's BBB Business Review. Avoid online auction sites, because the cards sold there could be counterfeit or obtained fraudulently.
- Read the fine print. Fully understand how the card works, if there are any fees associated with buying or using the card and if any fees will be deducted from the card after it is purchased.
- Inspect the card before buying. Verify that protective stickers have not been removed and the PIN Number on the back of the card is not exposed. Report any damaged cards to the store selling the cards.
- Provide receipt with gift card. Give the recipient of the gift card the original receipt in case the card is lost, stolen or there is a discrepancy with the balance.


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What Technology Can't Deliver But a Competent Team Can.
Most of the digital marketing strategies are now so mechanised and relies heavily on link building algorithms and SaaS platforms etc., that the role of competent marketing teams seems minimized.
Earlier the questions of importance were discussed by the strategist and planner while sitting in a conference room. While, strategist and marketers are working for brands the broader pattern is analysed and reported on the basis of the predictive algorithm that provides an immediate blueprint. But in content marketing, machines functionality is limited, and marketing remains personified. Personified when it comes to basics. Different aspects of planning and amplifying along with executing a successful content marketing strategy are yet to be performed by humans. To elaborate further what technology can't deliver and human task force can following points demonstrate.
Developing ideas:-
The internet is a dark cave where what all is there is difficult to explore. All that we know is self-limiting to the capacity of humans. But what software tells us is not the truth but only a portion of truth. The question here is not whether humans can do this better.Rather, the question is how far one can rely on software over humans or task force that is more stimulative to marketing challenges. Only a competent task force can set business goals, strategize your path to success and can make you achieve more.
Assessing the content:-
The ship will sink if the captain and crew don't continuously assess the path taken. The Internet is a battleground where content in various forms struggles for visitors attention. Using right tool will not engage visitors with your business. Only content with the eloquence of human aesthetics can do it for you.The technical aspect can generate a lead, but only a competent content can survive the battle and lift your brand.


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The Ceremony
A new location is being designed for weddings from mid February 2020.
At Central Otago Country Weddings, we are able to cater for weddings at any time of year. Whatever the season, we will make your day special.
Each season provides a beautiful backdrop for your day of celebrations.
Amongst some of the most beautiful historical landscape in New Zealand or in our luxurious venue.
We are able to host events inside the Old woolshed. Recently renovated, its amazing structure and stunning surroundings is sure to impress family from near and far.


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The surface gravity of Pluto is measured according to its gravitational acceleration, calculated as approximately 0.58 meters per second squared. By contrast, the acceleration of Earth's surface gravity is measured at roughly 9.80 meters per second squared.
The ratio of these two surface gravities indicates that Earth's surface gravity is 17 times more powerful than Pluto's. A 17-pound object on Earth weighs only 1 pound on Pluto. The surface gravity of a planet is a function of its mass and volume. Pluto's mass, 1.31 x 10^22 kilograms, is only 0.22 percent of Earth's mass, which is 5.97 x 10^24 kilograms. Furthermore, Pluto's volume at 7.19 x 10^9 kilometers cubed is 0.66 percent of Earth's 1.083 x 10^12 kilometers cubed.


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Free Game Night Party Printables
I love hosting game night parties at our house, so I thought this collection of free game night party printables would be fun to give away! Don't you just love the Scrabble design?
I think game night parties are so fun and a perfect way to celebrate in fall. They work for both kids and adults, and you can make the parties as casual or intense as you like. Bring on the competition!
This adorable collection was created by Ana at Love Party Printables and contains everything you need to host an awesome game night party at your house.
There collection includes: a "Game Night Welcome" poster, a "Game Night" banner, party circles, straw flags, water bottle labels, blank tented cards, and favor tags.
Just download the files to your computer, print them out, cut them out, and decorate with them! For inspiration on how I did used them at my party, check out my Game Day Tips post.
Download the free game night party printables here!
Here are some of our favorite games for Game Night at our house!
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King Richard's Faire: How the Ren Faire Became a Family Favorite
Renaissance fairs happen all over the country every fall giving families the opportunity to get a little silly and have fun. The first time I attended one was back when I was in college. My boyfriend convinced me to go and I even rented a costume. He had one because he's simply that much of ... More »


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LDC portfolio companies Addo Food Group and United Living have been recognised by the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 for exceptional growth.
The league table ranks Britain's private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales. The data is compiled by Fast Track and published in The Sunday Times each October.
Food group Addo, the UK's leading chilled savoury pastry producer, reached its highest listing to date, ranking at 92nd, thanks to a 49 per cent increase in sales last year to over £236m.
LDC backed the group in a secondary buyout in April to further support its growth strategy. This includes investment in product innovation, expansion through organic growth and potential acquisitions in adjacent markets.
United Living, one of the UK's leading providers of refurbished and new build living solutions, made its debut at 135th, after almost doubling profits this year to £8.8m. With LDC's support, the group is now planning an ambitious diversification strategy, which includes student accommodation and off-site manufacturing.
Further information about this year's Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 can be found here: http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/league-tables/top-track-250/


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LONDON — The coming of springtime in Europe is when soccer coaches sow their prize seed. Their biggest task is the art of rotation — knowing when to rest top players for their own good, and for the betterment of the team as a whole.
The masters of it are Alex Ferguson of Manchester United and Jupp Heynckes of Bayern Munich. They are veteran managers, each with 50 years' experience in the sport, and each with huge squads of players pursuing multiple trophies in the coming months.
Ferguson and Heynckes have all but secured the titles in the English and German leagues. But one medal is not why they build such deep reserves of talent.
They want more. Greed is their business. They seek trebles of winning their leagues, their domestic cups and, the ultimate, the Champions League.
And in Spain, too, Barcelona is so far ahead of the rest that La Liga is virtually a one-horse race from here on out.
However, Barça's rivalry with Real Madrid is never dormant, and this week the two giants of Spanish soccer play twice. There is the second leg of the King's Cup semifinal between them Tuesday, and then a league match Saturday. That is two Clásicos in one week, the first at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, the second in Madrid.
The club presidents might profess to sporting ideals, but there is not a scintilla of friendly intent on the field. If they can wipe the other off the prize list of all competitions, they will do it with relish.
So with all the big matches ahead, this weekend each of these mighty clubs — Bayern, United, Barça and Real — opted to manage its considerable resources carefully.
Munich made six changes to the side that had won, 3-1, at Arsenal four days earlier in the Champions League, and it still destroyed Werder Bremen, 6-1.
United changes half of its lineup nearly every match, yet it maintains a winning roll and has burned off all challengers. Saturday was, indeed, a routine away victory, as United put Queens Park to sleep on the Rangers' home ground, 2-0.
A Brazilian right back, Rafael, scored the first goal with ferocious power and craft from 35 yards. And then an old fellow, Ryan Giggs, did what he has been doing for United for 22 years: He played superbly, and he scored a goal.
Giggs will turn 40 this year. His body is trim, and though he no longer has the flying speed of a winger, he remains fit enough, and enthusiastic enough, to play every time his manager calls upon him.
Saturday was Giggs's 999th game of professional soccer, counting his 64 appearances for Wales. In May, he will ring up his 13th English league title, to go with whatever cups United also picks up along the way this spring.
Each of his trophies has been under the management of Ferguson. And while it might be a hard act to persuade younger men like Wayne Rooney or Robin van Persie to sit out games, one would imagine that Giggs has learned to be more sanguine in accepting that the coach knows best.
Ferguson, in turn, needed few words to acknowledge his 39-year-old's ability to go the full 90 minutes, and at times to run the show at Q.P.R. "He's delivered again," the manager said of Giggs. "He's an amazing man." What beats 999 performances? Try a thousand.
That was the milestone reached by Heynckes on Saturday — 1,000 Bundesliga matches as a player and coach. Heynckes began in top-tier soccer in August 1965 as a striker for Borussia Mönchengladbach, and he will end his career in May when he retires to let Pep Guardiola take over the squad he has built.
Add the years Heynckes spent coaching in Spain and Portugal, and his record of longevity almost rivals Ferguson's.
That, surely, gives them the knowledge of how, when and where to pull important players to one side and to tell them, "Son, I'm taking you out of the team today. You've done enough, you're important to the squad, but so are others and we're all in this together."
No man, the saying goes, is more important than the team.
In Spain, there might be a couple of individuals who come close to contradicting that.
Real Madrid dropped Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the visit Saturday to the last-place team, Deportivo La Coruña. Ronaldo does not like to miss games; indeed, he craves them, as he tries to keep pace with Lionel Messi in the goal-scoring charts.
But the head coach, José Mourinho, could tell his star man that he, Mourinho, was delegating media duties to his deputy, so it was not asking too much for Ronaldo to rest up for the Clásico matches to come.
But Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira were all summoned early in the second half to help Real turn around an embarrassing deficit and win, 2-1.
Ronaldo set up the final goal for Gonzalo Higuaín, but before that, Kaká, the oft-forgotten Brazilian, curled in a beautiful equalizer to remind everyone that he was once the finest player on earth.
That eulogy, to Ronaldo's chagrin, has since become the preserve of one man — Barcelona's Messi.
In the past week, Leo has appeared reduced in stature, made to look his diminutive size.
He was shackled almost to invisibility during Barça's 2-0 defeat in Milan last Wednesday, and looked, dare one say, tired during another sluggish first half by Barcelona against Sevilla on Saturday night.
Barcelona started without its team leaders, Carles Puyol and Xavi. And its coach, Tito Vilanova, remains in sick bay in New York and is not expected back before April.
But Vilanova is in touch by telephone during games, and by video link to training sessions. His No. 2, Jordi Roura, told the players at halftime to stay calm and not to hurry.
A goal down after a header from the former Barça youth player Alberto Botía, Barcelona went on to win through goals by David Villa and, of course, Messi. Villa was back after surgery to remove kidney stones, but Messi had never gone away.
He has now scored in 15 straight La Liga games. No rotation for Mr. Messi.


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Making up for lost time!!! (AKA Choppertastic!)
Deep Six Cycles
Its back! We just gotta get rolling to build inventory up again. In case you didn't know I packed the shop up into storage when I found out Liz was pregnant with our son and found a job that was slightly more dependable. I always got by just fine but month to month there really was no telling if I could support myself the shop and a whole family... Well I'm back at it running nights and weekends from the house. If you see something you want let me know and I'll try to get it made up for ya!


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What job involved scrubbing pots in the kitchen of fine houses?
The scullery maid was below the kitchen maid. Her job was to scrub pots and pans, which was much harder before the advent of modern cleaning materials. She also did other grunt work and probably worked 14 hours a day, six days a week. It's surely a good thing that most jobs are not like this any longer!


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News in Brief: A National Roundup
N.Y.C. Probing Disposal of Students' Private Files
Authorities in New York City are investigating how thousands of confidential student files came to be dumped on a Bronx street, where they were retrieved by the Daily News.
Richard J. Condon, the special commissioner of investigation for the city's schools, received the 11 boxes of files last week from the newspaper, a spokeswoman for his office said, and has opened an inquiry.
The DailyNews said the records were disposed of outside the office that coordinates home-schooling services for children assigned to District 75, the citywide special education district that serves the students who have the most severe disabilities and illnesses.
Federal and state laws require that student records be kept private.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg called the apparent illegal dumping of the documents an "outrage." Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein apologized to parents and vowed a thorough investigation.
Vol. 24, Issue 13, Page 4Published in Print: November 24, 2004, as N.Y.C. Probing Disposal of Students' Private Files


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by Frank
I'm at the tail end of writing my final draft and was looking for a publisher and came across many obstacles. things that first time authors often endure, but one thing that peeked my attention is that a lot of publishers are worried about the money and not the craft. so it crossed my mind to wonder why not ask an author to be a publisher? they obviously care about the craft so why not go to them instead of putting hard work and faith in a publisher that doesn't have the same passion for writing as an author?
Congratulations on finishing a later draft of your ms. Writing even one draft is a long and arduous process, so you must feel good to have gotten this far.
I know that it sometimes seems like getting published is one obstacle after another, but it's important to understand the process. To avoid the first obstacle in the publishing world, which is credibility as a writer, I hope you will allow me to point to a problem I see here.
It's crucial to spend as much time editing every piece of correspondence you send as much as you have edited your manuscript, as your correspondence is the publisher's first look at how you write. In this note to me, for example, the punctuation and capitalization is non-standard, and the word "peeked" is used incorrectly in place of "piqued."
Presumably, you would have caught these errors yourself, with one more edit of what you had written, so enough editing is a necessary step, and crucial to your success. EVERY piece of writing you send out is a showcase for your writing and editing talent.
Now to your question: The only author as publisher you're likely to find is yourself, if you self-publish.
Publishing is expensive. The publisher has to pay someone to read the manuscript, and pay for an editor to work with the author to edit the book--if it needs too much editing when they receive it, they will automatically reject it. They have to pay a designer, pay for cover art, pay for a marketing plan, pay for small expenses, such as to register an ISBN, and on and on--all before the book ever gets to stores, after which they have to pay for advertising and publicity and promotional events.
These are only some of the expenses. It costs thousands of dollars to properly bring a book to the public, so it makes sense that publishers have to think about whether or not the book will sell, and if it does, whether or not it will recoup the publishing costs and eventually make a profit.
Publishing is a business, and publishers must select their "product" as carefully as any other business selects what they have on offer.


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Afco Dual Fan Heat Exchanger & Tank Upgrade for 07-12 GT500
Financing available with Affirm.
Includes Dual Relay/Dual Fuse wiring harness.
Beat the heat with this cooling package from VMP! Larger capacity tank increases the time it takes to heat soak, allows for lower temps between 1/4 miles runs.
Package with Afco Dual Fan Heat Exchanger and Stock-Look 3x Capacity IC tank (tank does NOT fit 2013-14 GT500)
AFCO Dual Fan Heat Exchanger for 07-12 Shelby GT500
Also fits 05-09 Mustang GT, Roush, Saleen, Vortech, Whipple. Fits 10+ Mustang GT depending on bumper style.
From AFCO is the Pro-Series Heat Exchanger for the 2007+ Shelby GT500. Afco's latest offering incorporates dual 10" fans and a matching 10" tall core.
When dealing with Roots or Twin Screw Superchargers there's always the issue of intake temps. When running the car hard and spinning the blower fast you create heat. Heat equals a loss in power as well as the possibility of damage to the engine. Whether it be on the street or at the track the warmer the car runs the more timing gets pulled. In addition to that an excessive amount of heat known as heat soak starts to take place. This keeps the car down on power and running less efficient.
AFCO Pro-Series heat exchanger vs. Stock:
Core Size
AFCO core is 10" tall x 22.44" wide x 2" thick.
Stock is 6" tall x 23" wide x 1" thick.
Stock 6"
Width: Stock 23"
Thickness: Stock 1"
Front Face Area
Stock 138 sq. in.
AFCO 224 sq. in. (60% increase)
Overall Surface Area:
Stock 690 sq. in.
AFCO 1616 sq. in. (145% increase)
Features of the AFCO Pro-Series Heat Exchanger for the Shelby GT500:
- Fits 2007-2012 Shelby GT500 Mustang and other 05+ Mustangs with roots-style superchargers
- High efficient double pass design vs. OEM single pass
- Increased HP due to intake temperature drop compared to stock
- Drop in intake temp at wide open throttle because of the improved cooling efficiency this AFCO design
- Quicker cool down times in between runs at the track
- Helps prevent heat soak and detonation due to increased intake temps
- Simple do-it-yourself bolt on installation
- Furnace brazed core (no epoxies) with beautifully tig welded tank construction
- Dual 10" fans provide the ultimate in airflow at all vehicle speeds
Cooler intake temperatures mean more power. It is just that simple. However, providing your engine with cool air to breathe becomes even more difficult when forced induction is involved.
Ford's potent supercharged V8 is no exception. This is why Ford designed a separate intercooling system for the supercharger on their popular F150 Lightning, Shelby GT500 and 03-04 Mustang Cobra.
The Ford system utilizes a heat exchanger mounted low in the front grill, which is very similar to a small radiator. Coolant flows separately from the main engine cooling system and circulates internally through the intercooler beneath the supercharger.
While the factory supercharger cooling system is adequate in stock configuration, it struggles to keep up with the multitude of popular modifications that not only deliver more power, but also increase the stress and strain on the engine.
To combat the power loss by excessive heat build up in the supercharger and intake system, AFCO focused on upgrading the weakest component in this cooling system: THE HEAT EXCHANGER.
AFCO Heat Exchangers are considerably larger than their stock counterparts. This provides a greater surface area and more capacity. AFCO Heat Exchangers reduce supercharger coolant temperatures by more than 40 degrees.
True Bolt-In Installation No Cutting No Drilling No Welding No Headaches
AFCO Heat Exchanger installation only requires simple hand tools and approximately 30 minutes. All needed hardware (except replacement fluid) is included, along with detailed instructions.
Easy Bolt-In Installation
AFCO Heat Exchangers mount in factory locations with no drilling, cutting or fabrication of any kind a TRUE BOLT-IN.
Regains Lost Power
By more effectively cooling intake temperatures, AFCO Heat Exchangers keep the air entering the combustion chamber cooler and more dense, even in high-demand situations.
Allows for More Consistency
After hard acceleration, especially in drag racing applications, AFCO Heat Exchangers allow the supercharger to cool faster and remain at a constant temperature, which means power delivery is more consistent.
Optimized Design
Using years of experience, advanced design, and thorough testing, AFCO Heat Exchangers are designed to promote optimal air flow and cooling by utilizing appropriate fin count, tube size, core thickness, and fin serration for each particular application.
Quality Construction
Of course, as an AFCO product, quality is second to none. AFCO Heat Exchangers are TIG welded and feature furnace brazed cores with no epoxy. Each unit is pressure-tested before it is shipped.
Youtube Installation Video:
Instructions for Afco Dual Fan 80280PRO Heat Exchanger HE
Requires front bumper removal, on 07-09 this is accomplished by unbolting 2 nuts per side under the headlight where the bumper meets the fender. On 10-12 bolts are no longer used and the bumper can be unclipped by pulling it towards you.
When installing the larger capacity tank, the inlet is at a different angle than the stock tank. The heat exchanger comes with a long section of 3/4" rubber hose, use 6 3/4" of it to make the connection from the engine block to the side of the tank. Then use the rest of the hose to go from the outlet on the bottom of the tank to the inlet of the intercooler pump (in grill). Only one tank mounting point is needed.


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name Amanda Branstrom Ohman (Brohman)
location Umeå (a small town up north), Sweden
age 16
studying high school student, at a fine arts high school (majors: drama and culture)
sign Pisces
favorite color Creamy White and raven black
favorite Chictopians I'm inspired by so many! But I adore chichichicjb, Hawaiikidd and rebeccarugby's style. Dixi has amazing clothes as well!
Here we have a Chictopian who doesn't mince matters, an uberstylish fashionista with brains and an abundance of curiosity. Besides that she's definitely one of the sweetest and impassioned people out there. Time to meet up with AmandaBrohman.
Amanda, you are one of the most stylish Chictopians, it's almost like you were a style icon long before you even joined chictopia. What would it mean to you if they announce you to be the next Chictopian Style Icon? Oh thank you, Angie! Actually, I was voted "Style Icon of 2010" at my school, which came as a very big surprise to me. To me it would mean a great deal to become a Chictopian Style Icon. It would also be very surreal, because I've always lived by the motto "you have to work your way up to the top" – and I'm not sure I've done that yet, so I'm not getting my hopes up just yet.
Did you expect to be this popular when you first joined Chictopia? No. Maybe because I'm a pessimist by nature, I never expect to be successful when I start with something. That's why I'm so incredibly surprised that I am where I am – in only the period of a month.
I found out about Chictopia through Twitter, Chictopia started following me and I just thought I'd check it out. And now I'm really happy I did.
If you had to define your style, using only one key garment, what would it be? Gosh, that's such a hard question! At the moment it would be a big, oversized cardigan. An oversized cardigan, shirt or sweater could work too; as long as it's oversized I'm happy! Oh, can I add knee-high socks to that? They always lift my day and outfit.
Your style is astonishing; does it run in the family? Thank you so very much, Angie! And the same goes for you!
My mom has always been interested in clothes but not in the same way I am – she's not that into trends. And my father couldn't care less (even though, he dresses good). He was very skeptic about my interest in fashion at first, but he learned to be more accepting.
So no, the style doesn't run in the family. The attitude, however, does! And I think it's all about the attitude when it comes to fashion and style: you can do whatever you want, as long as you are happy. My parents taught me that and it's how I became a fashionista – I watched, learned and found my own style.
You love going through your dad's wardrobe. What do you find so appealing about menswear? Haha! I drown in my dad's clothes, but in a good way. I find the contrast between the garments and me most interesting, that's why I like wearing them. They're fascinating in a way; often the garments look great by themselves.
I try not to overly style my look; I want it to be as if I didn't have any time in the morning, which often is the truth.
Your pictures are remarkable, how do you choose your backgrounds and what camera do you use? That's my everyday problem: which background to choose. As you might have noticed, I'm almost always in the forest or by a brick wall near my house. I'm constantly looking for new backgrounds, I take my mother "wall-hunting" around town every once in a while, haha!
I take almost all my pictures myself using a self-timer, a tripod and my Nikon D70.
When did your love for fashion start? I haven't been interested in fashion for that long really. A couple of years ago I thought clothes and shopping were a waste of time (that was the period of my life when I read Moby Dick and Pride and Prejudice in one week). About a year ago I became more and more interested in what people around me were wearing and I realized fashion was more than just the surface. I wanted to be a part of that one art form we all live our lives in. And later on I discovered I was actually kind of good at it…
Your blog is so well written and are a writer for a magazine. How did that happen and do you have the ambition to write for EIU in the future? Thank you once again, I'm so flattered by all these compliments! I write my blog for a local newspaper and have been writing a column for the same paper since I was 12. The things I wrote about weren't related to fashion in any sense but I did get to learn a lot about the art of writing and also found some great, useful contacts at that newspaper. I don't have any plans to become an EIU contributor for now but who knows – at some point, I might apply…
You're blog is called the intelligent fashionista how did you come up with that name and how does this reflect on yourself? The name has a lot to do with me as a person, I haven't been a fashionista for that long but I have always been a smart, curious person. My parents (both Professors in Literature) have always encouraged me to do what I want and be intelligent while doing it. I don't think we need more "brains" in the business, because there are so many brains in the fashion industry – otherwise it wouldn't be as successful as it is.
I've always put my studies before anything else and even though I'm expecting to pursue a career in fashion in the future – I really think it's important to see beyond the surface. What we need to do is prove the world that we are in fact, intelligent. It's possible to be an intelligent fashionista and we need to prove that!
You don't really like what the term fashion blogger means to some people, what does it mean to you? I don't like the world's conception of fashion bloggers. I'm fed up with hearing that I don't have the ability to think deep and care about other things than the must-have items of fall, just because I am a fashion blogger. No one ever says that to a guy who's a football or computer nerd. And it's all because men still rule the world and they don't like how women can conquer it by writing a blog, because we can – and why not look good while doing it?
To me you are inspiration in every single meaning of that word, I love your blogposts (they're kind of addictive) and your outfits are so good!! I would say: "Fortsätt som förut och jag önskar dig ett väldigt stilfullt liv!"
Thank you so much! I would like to add: Just do what you do, wear what you wear, don't overanalyze – since it will only make you feel bad. I wish you all a life filled with fashion and style, without buyer's regret – because that's just a waste of time!
And I that counts for you too, Angie!
Thank you so much for this interview and thank you so much for reading, my dear Chictopians!!


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Oct 28, 2015
He's a Scientist. She's a Coordinator for a Suicide Prevention Center. Hear the story of how Jane Duong and Chris Killer became the Killer's. It all started when Jane decided to set her OK Cupid profile out to Jerusalem.
Music featured - Chris Collins - Indie Music Box, Message To Bears - Maps, Random Rab - Awoke
Oct 14, 2015
Many of us tend to have a love hate relationship with bread. We love it but our tummies no likey. When it comes to Delices De France, an organic bakery stand in Los Angeles, it's a whole different story. And the story begins with Rania. Rania owns Delices De France and prides herself on not only making breads that are...