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Topic Page: Morris, William, 1834-1896
English designer, socialist, and writer. A founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement, he condemned 19th-century mechanization and sought a revival of traditional crafts, such as furnituremaking, book illustration, fabric design, and so on. He linked this to a renewal of society based on Socialist principles.
Morris was born in London and educated at Oxford, where he formed a lasting friendship with the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones and was influenced by the art critic John Ruskin and the painter and poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He abandoned his first profession, architecture, to study painting, but had a considerable influence on such architects as William Lethaby and Philip Webb. In 1861 he cofounded Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Company ('the Firm') which designed and produced stained glass, furniture, fabric, carpets, and decorative wallpapers; many of the designs, inspired by medieval, classical, and oriental sources, are still produced today.
Morris's first book of verse was The Defence of Guenevere (1858). He published several verse romances, notably The Life and Death of Jason (1867) and The Earthly Paradise (1868–70). A visit to Iceland in 1871 inspired the epic poem Sigurd the Volsung (1876) and general interest in the sagas. His Kelmscott Press, set up in 1890 to print beautifully designed books, influenced printing and book design.
A leading Socialist, his prose romances A Dream of John Ball (1888) and utopian News from Nowhere (1891) reflected his socialist ideology. He joined the Social Democratic Federation in 1883, but left in 1884 because he found it too moderate, and set up the Socialist League. To this period belong the critical and sociological studies Signs of Change (1888) and Hopes and Fears for Art (1892). He also lectured on socialism.
Design work After being articled as an architect he was for some years a painter, before jointly founding the 'the Firm', in which Rossetti, Burne-Jones, and other artists were partners. Famous designs include his 'Daisy' (1864) and 'Vine' (1873) wallpapers; the 'Woodpecker' tapestry (1880s); and his 'Honeysuckle' chintz (1876). He also designed windows for Middleton Cheney Parish Church in 1864, and centralized his weaving and dyeing works at Merton Abbey in 1880, where William de Morgan joined him to produce tiles and ruby-lustre ware. As a founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Morris did much to raise British craft standards.
Verse and prose He was one of the originators of the Oxford and Cambridge Magazine, to which he contributed poems, tales, and essays. Following The Defence of Guenevere and other Poems, he published The Life and Death of Jason (1867), The Earthly Paradise, and Love is Enough (1875), in which year he also made a translation in verse of Virgil's Aeneid. Three Northern Love Stories was inspired by his travels in Iceland. His translation of the Odyssey in verse appeared in 1887. A series of prose romances include the House of Wolfings (1889), and The Well at the World's End (1896). The most notable product of the Kelmscott Press was the Kelmscott Chaucer.
Morris was born at Walthamstow, and educated at Marlborough and at Exeter College, Oxford.
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Pound tumbles as no-deal Brexit fears grow
The UK's deepening political crisis is hurting sterling again today.
The pound has slumped to $1.262 against the US dollar, down another half a cent.
That's its lowest level since the first week of January, as pressure continues to mount on Theresa May to resign following the resignation of House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom last night.
Theres's speculation that May could finally quit on Friday, once today's European elections are concluded.
Traders are reacting to the prospect that May is replaced by a hard-line Brexiteer who will push Britain towards leaving the European Union without a deal.
Dean Turner, UK economist at UBS Wealth Management, fears a no-deal Brexit would drive the pound down to just $1.15. That would be the lowest since the mid-1980s.
He also thinks it could plunge close to parity against the euro, near a record low.
Turner says:
"Investors should not be complacent about the threat of a no-deal exit, which we believe would take the pound as low as $1.15 and 0.97p versus the euro."
Ongoing Brexit deadlock will also hurt the economy, he adds:
"Despite mounting public impatience over the process, many top officials and lawmakers remain fearful of the economic damage from a no-deal exit.
"Lingering uncertainty would likely cause firms to delay investment, and keep sterling under downward pressure."
Britain's FTSE 250 has fallen to its lowest level since the end of March, as the market selloff deepens.
The index, which contains more UK-focused companies than the blue-chip Footsie 100, has shed 235 points, or 1.2%, to 19,072.
Consumer-focused firms, and industrial and technology companies are the worst-performing sectors, hit by Brexit worries and the US-China trade war.
TUI slides as Brits favour 'staycations'
Back in the City, shares in holiday firm TUI have now slumped by 5% to the bottom of the FTSE 100 leaderboard.
Brexit fears are partly to blame. The slump in the pound in recent days may be deterring people from heading to Europe this summer, and a no-deal Brexit would disrupt its operations.
TUI is also suffering from a new survey showing that more Britons will choose to stay at home this summer.
A survey of 2,006 domestic tourists from Barclays found that 31% said they were likely to spend more time on holiday in the UK this year, compared to just 8% who said they would spend less time.
Some cited concern over the impact that Brexit could have on foreign travel and family finances.....
Eurozone factories hurt by trade war
Newsflash: European companies continue to suffer from the trade war.
Data firm Markit has reported that eurozone factory sector is shrinking again this month. Output fell for the fourth month in a row, while new orders shrank for the 8th consecutive month.
This dragged Markit's manufacturing PMI down to 47.7 for May, below the 50-point mark that shows stagnation.
Worryingly, factory bosses are now laying off staff -- manufacturing jobs fell for the first time since August 2014, lost at the fastest rate since November 2013.
In better news, the service sector (which makes up the bulk of the economy) continued to grow, keeping the overall eurozone PMI in growth territory.
Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit, fears that the eurozone will only grow by a sickly 0.2% in the current quarter, compared with 0.4% in Q1.
"A renewed deterioration in optimism about the year ahead suggests that the business situation could deteriorate further in coming months.
Worries reflected concerns over lower economic growth forecasts, signs of weaker sales and rising geopolitical uncertainty, with escalating trade wars and auto sector woes commonly cited as specific causes for concern.
South-East Asian countries such as Vietnam are emerging as unlikely winner from the US-China trade war.
Some Chinese manufacturers are reportedly moving parts of their production abroad, to avoid US tariffs.
Paul Donovan of UBS Wealth Management explains:
Vietnam is benefitting from the US tax increases; exports to the US surged. Anecdotal evidence suggests Chinese companies are shifting part of their production to Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.
The shift may be small, but if it is the final stage of production the boxes are labelled "made in Vietnam" and trade taxes are evaded.
Trade war worries hit European stocks
European stock markets are taking a bath too, as investors worry about a full-blown trade war.
Germany's DAX has slumped by 1%, with nearly every share in the red. It's being dragged down by major exporters such as steel maker Thyssenkrupp, chemicals firm BASF and carmaker Volkswage and Daimler.
Britain's FTSE has shed more than 50 points, or 0.75%. Companies vulnerable to a no-deal Brexit, such as holiday firm TUI (down 4.6%) are leading the selloff.
Connor Campbell of SpreadEx says:
With the Tory party in turmoil, and Huawei waving goodbye to another supplier, the markets were in a bad way after the bell.
Panasonic become the latest company to deal a blow to the Chinese tech giant, joining EE, Vodafone, Qualcomm, Intel and, most importantly, ARM on the list of firms scaling back or outright severing their relationship with Huawei following the US blacklisting.
Whatever relief was generated by the announcement a 90-day grace period earlier in the week has completely dissipated, as investors fret over the damage this nascent tech Cold War is doing to the chance of a positive outcome to the US-China trade battle.
It's taken a while, but City economists do seem to have woken up to the fact that the US and China are in a trade war.
Many analysts had confidently expected a deal by now. But those hopes have faded since negotiations all-but-collapsed earlier this month.
Now, economists are calculating the impact if president Trump triggers his threat to impose tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports - including mobile phones and laptops.
Bloomberg is reporting that a full-blown trade war is now looking more likely - almost a 'base case' scenario, not a tail risk:
After months of predicting a trade deal between the world's two largest economies, economists at some of the biggest financial institutions are growing increasingly pessimistic.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Nomura Holdings Inc. and JPMorgan Chase and Co. are among those that have rewritten their forecasts as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 25% tariffs on around $300 billion of additional Chinese imports.....
Goldman Sachs economists warned that without signs of progress over coming weeks, implementation of the further tariffs could easily become their base case. "While we still think an agreement is more likely than not, it has become a close call," they wrote.
Asian markets hit four-month lows
Shares in many Chinese firms have fallen sharply today.
The CSI 300 index has slumped by 1.8% in late trading. The technology sector led the selloff, down 3.3% on average, following the news that Panasonic was freezing Huawei out.
Consumer-focused firms and telecoms operators are also among the big fallers.
This has dragged Asian stocks down to a four-month low this morning. Hong Kong is down 1.8%, while Australia has dipped by 0.3%.
Neil Wilson of Markets.com says anxiety over a trade war is building.
Trade is still front and centre for equity markets with the mood looking increasingly downbeat.
It rather seems the US and China are hunkering down for the long haul – a new long march, to borrow the phrase from yesterday.
Panasonic's decision to ditch Huawei shows that a 'tech cold war' is breaking out, says my colleague Martin Farrer.
"We've stopped all business transactions with Huawei and its 68 group companies ... that are subject to the US government ban," Joe Flynn, a Panasonic spokesman, said.
Panasonic joins Google, Intel, Qualcomm and Lumentum among the leading companies to turn their backs on Huawei in what is beginning to shape up as a tech cold war between the US and China.
Introduction: Panasonic adds to Huawei's problems
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business.
Tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to deteriorate, as the crackdown on Huawei adds fuel to their ongoing trade war.
Overnight, Japan's Panasonic has become the latest tech firm to cut back on its business with Huawei. It's a response to the White House's move to ban Huawei from buying technology from US companies without its approval.
Panasonic says:
Panasonic announced in [an] internal notification that it should suspend transactions with Huawei and its 68 affiliates that were banned by the US government.
This latest blow to Huawei comes after two UK mobile operators, EE and Vodafone, decided to launch their new 5G networks without its handsets. Even more seriously, UK chip designer ARM (whose products are used right across the tech sector) has frozen Huawei out.
Foreign minister Wang Yi has hit back against the flurry of attacks on Huawei, accusing the US of "typical economic bullying", and trying to undermine Chinese firms.
In a hard-hitting statement, he says:
"Some people in the United States do not want China to enjoy the legitimate right to develop, and seek to impede its development process.
"This extremely presumptuous and egocentric American approach is not able to gain the approval and support of the international community."
Wang also insisted that Beijing will not back down, declaring:
"If the United States is willing to negotiate on an equal footing, then on the Chinese side, the door is wide open. But if the United States opts for a policy of maximum pressure, then China will take them on and fight to the end."
Investors are getting rattled by the belligerence from both sides. Most Asian markets have dropping overnight - led by a sharp selloff in Shanghai.
Europe is expected to open lower, ahead of new PMI surveys of the eurozone private sector and a healthcheck on German businesses.
City traders will also be watching Westminster closely, as Theresa May tries desperately to cling on as prime minister.
Sterling has already fallen against the euro for 13 days on the trot, and is weaker again this morning.
The agenda
- 9am BST: Eurozone flash PMI for April
- 9am BST: IFO survey of German business expectations
- 1.30pm BST: US weekly jobless claims
- 3pm BST: US flash PMI for April

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User error is one area where most web designer do not pay full attention and this is not good because user error's directly impact the user interaction with the website which in turn impacts the websites conversion rate which consequently impacts how much money your client will lose.
In other words, if you want to ensure that your client is happy and keep throwing more design work your way then it is necessary for you to prevent the user errors from the get go. By keeping this thing in mind not only you will improve the user experience but it will also increase your reputation among your clients.
Design patterns
Simply put design pattern is the layout of the interface with which people interacts with the site and since they see it on every other website they know all about the interface from their perspective. So, present them with the interface they are comfortable with as this will help in reducing the error. Any new interface design might be a good proof of your valor as a web designer but if it presents problem to the use then it is not going to help you.
For example, the interface design of the website code and theory is very superior something you don't see every day but most probably it will be hard for a regular user to navigate through the website. It is not even possible for a normal user to find their navigation menu though, the design is supercool.
Therefore, if the user is presented with a design he has already seen then chances of him making mistakes are considerably less. Most commonly people are available of parallax scrolling, horizontal and vertical menus, drop-down menus. Work well within these confined limits in order to avoid possibility of user error.
Take help of affordances
Affordances are the indications which tell the user how they can interact with the site and such affordances can greatly increase the user experience by reducing the error.
Affordances come in all sizes and shapes such as:
• physical
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For example, language affordances are very common in forms which give user the indication what they are supposed to put in the fields.
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Failsafe deletion
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While designing the website keep the users in mind because the outside user may not be a computer expert. The user experience must be put first while making design decisions.


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Classic Japan Explorer: A Luxury Introduction to Japan
Discover a fusion of modern and ancient on a tour of Tokyo, Kyoto and Kanazawa
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Save an acre of rainforest each time you travel
Every detail taken care of
What's Included
- Completely private tours of Tokyo, Kanazawa and Kyoto
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Bullet Train journeys
- Meet and greet airport service
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
Discover the Land of the Rising Sun with a luxury eight-day trip. Your introduction to this fascinating volcanic archipelago takes you to the main island of Honshu with visits to three of Japan's most important cultural centres. You'll stay at luxury accommodation at every step of the way with expert guides on hand and our insider recommendations to ensure that you get the most out of each destination.
We begin in Tokyo, Japan's bright, exciting capital, to explore one of the most modern cities in the world with an exclusive private tour and a stay in an exceptional hotel.
Next we travel to the historical centre of Kanazawa by high-speed bullet train. Kanazawa survives as a beautifully preserved example of medieval Japan and you'll explore it with private tours to ancient samurai and geisha districts and the spectacular Kenroku-en Garden. You'll stay in a traditional hot spring ryokan, relaxing in mineral-rich waters before feasting on delicious kaiseki dinners of up to 13 elaborate dishes.
It's then on to our final stop, Kyoto, the City of Ten Thousand Shrines. Here we discover imperial Japan, catching sight of kimono-clad geisha on their way to engagements and visiting ancient palaces and temples on private, in-depth tours.
Example Trip Itinerary
Upon arrival into Tokyo's Narita airport, you will be met by an english speaking Jacada representative and assisted through immigration. You'll then be transferred in a private vehicle to your chosen hotel in Tokyo.
Accommodation in Tokyo
- 84 rooms and suites
- Restaurant and bar
- Pool and fitness centre
- Spa
Embracing the minimalism of traditional Japanese architecture, this retreat is the epitome of the luxury found in the very heart of Tokyo. Aman is a stylish, bespoke hotel that will offer you an array of amenities and easy accessibility to the city's sights. Each of the 84 guest rooms and suites have unique layouts with uncompromising city views and every contemporary convenience. You'll find the design inspiration evident throughout the hotel, from traditional Japanese residential structures to the use of classical materials such as camphor wood, washi paper and stone alongside modern luxurious fabrics. The hotel also offers an exquisite dining experience in their elegant mediterranean fine dining restaurant on the 33rd floor with views of the Imperial Palace Gardens and Mount Fuji. Take a dip in the infinity pool on the 34th floor, high above the hustle and bustle of the city or head to the spa to relax after a long day of exploring the city. You'll also enjoy Ginza, the upmarket shopping area just a pleasant 15 minute walk away.
- 314 guest rooms and suites
- Spa
- Pool and fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Bar
Built of amber Namibian granite, The Peninsula Tokyo is a construction of sheer opulence occupying a covetable position opposite the Imperial palace and Hibiya Park in the business district of Marunouchi. The hotels offers you commanding city views, elegant design, luxurious comfort, sophisticated facilities and extraordinary dining. With 314 spacious guest rooms, this hotel is as large as it is luxurious. Designed by the renowned interior designer Yukio Hashimoto, the hotel intertwines rich earth tones, woods, stone and lacquers with modern design and functionality to create a stunning luxurious living environment. Customise your space with the use of the bedside panels allowing you to tweak the room's ambience from the comfort of your bed. Taste the delicious European Cuisine at Peter with stunning views from the hotel's 24th floor over the Imperial Palace, or visit the Hei Fung Terrace for a sophisticated Cantonese dining experience. Make sure you don't miss out on the sensational Japanese cuisine at Kyoto Tsuruya where you can watch the skilled chefs prepare Japan's oldest and most loved culinary delights.
- 200 rooms and suites
- 3 restaurants and bars
- Free Wi-Fi
- CHI Spa
- Heated indoor swimming pool
- 24-hour gym
- Jacuzzi and sauna
- Collection of 2,000 artworks
After a smooth and speedy trip on the world-famous bullet train, you'll find yourself at the elegant Shangri-La Tokyo, a haven of refinement set amid the relentlessly buzz of Tokyo, just opposite Tokyo Station. With some of the largest rooms in the capital, the Shangri-La is a calming, sleek retreat from the 24-hour energy of Tokyo. There's one lobby bar and two restaurants, including the Japanese restaurant Nadaman, located on the level 29, where you can sample Chef Takehiro Yoshida's sautéed eggplant wrapped in thin slices of Wagyu beef. The palette of dark wood, chocolate brown and burnt orange is complimented by low, amber lighting, exuding a sense of elegance and sophistication. Many of the spacious rooms have views across Tokyo, a scene that is best viewed at night. That's ideal, because you'll be spending your days out and about exploring the endless fascinations of Tokyo. Within walking distance of the hotel, you'll find the Ginza shopping district and the Imperial Palace in its park surroundings, and a 20-minute train ride will deliver you to the Buddhist Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple.
- 179 guest rooms and suites
- Eight restaurants
- Two bars
- Tea lounge
- Fitness centre
Relax in contemporary luxury at the Mandarin Oriental. Located in the heart of Tokyo, this hotel offers serenity above a ever-growing metropolis. When you arrive in the 38th floor lobby, you'll find yourself stunned by the dramatic views over the city's skyline. The 157 guest rooms and 21 suites are heavily inspired by the Japanese aesthetic, blending futuristic luxury with a typical Japanese understanding of sense of space, aesthetically capturing the country's rich culture within the modern luxury that Mandarin Oriental are renowned for. Step out of your hotel and you'll be in the middle of Tokyo's metropolis, just a five minute walk from Ginza shopping district. After a busy day enjoying the buzz of Tokyo, relax in the Sense Tea Room or head to the Mandarin Bar and enjoy a signature cocktail by their award-winning chief bartender whilst listening to live jazz.
- 164 guest rooms and suites
- Three dining options
- Rooftop bar
- Complimentary soft drinks and snacks
- Wi-Fi
An innovative collaboration between award-winning designers Tony Chi and Shinichiro Ogata, the Andaz Tokyo is a hotel that reflects Japan's cultural emphasis on beauty and purity of form. Found in the heart of the metropolis that is Tokyo, this hotel sets the standard for design and luxury. With 164 spacious guest rooms and suites located between the 47th and 50th floor, find yourself awestruck at the unparalleled panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline. The decor emphasises the Japanese love for natural materials such as washi paper and wood and the bespoke design also includes partitions, allowing you to customise the space based on personal style. When you are ready to dine, head to the Andaz Tavern for refined European provincial cuisine prepared with indigenous Japanese ingredients or enjoy sushi in the Rooftop Bar. For those wanting something more relaxed head to Bebu for their signature burger, tapas and grill menu. With historic landmarks such as the Atago Shrine, Zojoji Temple and Hamarikyu Gardens on your doorstep and some of Tokyo's best shopping just a stones throw away, discover the charm and uniqueness of this eclectic city.
Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to cherry trees and temples. Enjoy the stunning views of Mount Fuji and the city's infectious energy with our recommendations for the best things to see and do.
This morning, your private guide will meet at your hotel at 9 a.m. and drive you in a spacious private vehicle to Tsukiji morning market. Tsukiji is one of the largest wholesale fish markets in the world, importing a diversity of seafood from 60 countries on six continents. Stroll around the outer-market before entering the actual wholesale market, where you will see fish and seafood being prepared and sold. Sample some fresh sushi at a nearby restaurant.
Next, we'll take a pleasant and peaceful stroll in Hamarikyu Garden, a vast landscaped park in the middle of Tokyo characterised by its tranquility. When we reach the reach the pier we'll board a cruise boat and sail down the Sumida River to Asakusa, discovering Tokyo's skyline and bridges from a different perspective. Asakusa is one of Tokyo oldest and best-preserved districts and on arrival we'll walk along the Nakamise Dori merchant street to reach the Sensoji Temple, marked by its huge lantern. The Nakamise Dori merchant street dates back to the Edo period when the temple's neighbours were given special permission to open their shops in the approach to the temple. Your guide will lead you to small streets where you can still feel the presence of Ancient Japan.
You then have the choice of participating in one of two private traditional ceremonies, a Japanese tea ceremony or a calligraphy class. We finish the day with a visit to the Ginza district, known for having the most expensive real estate on earth and home to some of the country's most prestigious companies, numerous brand shops, department stores, boutiques, bars and restaurants. Here, architects rival in imagination with fashion designers from all over the world, including the Swatch and the Hermes buildings. Also take some time to visit some of Ginza's famous department stores, especially their basement floors and high-end food courts, where Tokyoites buy their delicacies.
Today is free to explore Tokyo at your own pace. Top attractions include the Harajuku area where you'll see some of Japan's most extreme fashion styles, the important Meiji Jingu Shrine and the Mari Art Museum. Your travel designer can help you to experience the city at its best with private guided tours and excursions.
Private transfer from your hotel to Tokyo Station
Take Japan's unbelievably fast "Bullet Train" from Tokyo Station, reaching Kanazawa in under two hours and 30 minutes.
Accommodation in Kanazawa
- 10 guest rooms and suites
- Hot springs
- Dinner and breakfast included
This luxury ryokan is located in the small hot springs village of Yamanaka, which is untouched by time. Surrounded by thick forested hills and stunning natural beauty, find yourself immersed in rich Japanese culture whilst you unwind at this tranquil inn. The 10 guest rooms and suites are arranged in the traditional sukiya style of a tea ceremony pavilion. The decor is discreet and elegant from the tatami walkways to the original painted screens, the luxury and exclusive ambience of this ryokan is undeniable. During your stay relax in the natural hot springs renowned for their soothing and curative properties. The piece de resistance of this ryokan is the cuisine. During your stay you will be served in your room, feasting on the delicious true Japanese kaiseki cuisine. Taste the exquisite local ingredients you are in for a true culinary delight.
- 18 guest rooms and suites
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Lounge bar
- Hot springs
Dating back over 800 years, this ryokan is immersed in Japanese history. Relax in the hotel's onsen which have won international acclaim. In authentic Japanese Sukita style, the 18 luxury guest rooms face the tranquil zen-designed garden. The natural beauty of the garden is echoed in the rooms, where the traditional Japanese use of light and space is evident, from the washi-paper sliding doors and tatami-mat flooring, you'll find yourself emerged in this rich culture. During your stay you will dine in on an abundance of local cuisine, tasting delicacies from the nearby sea and the bountiful land that surrounds the area. Find yourself totally emerged in local culture, even down to your clothing, this will be an experience you will never forget.
- 17 guest rooms and suites
- Tea house
- Library
- Spa
- Hot spring
Unwind in the calmness of this luxury Japanese ryokan, and it wont take you long to feel like you're immersed in tranquility. You can start your day with yoga, take part in a traditional tea ceremony and finish it the hotel's hot springs. Combining Japanese and western decor, the 17 guest rooms and suites are all decorated uniquely. Comprising of solely Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms and some of which are a hybrid between the two, this ryokan is like no other. The hotel's architecture elegantly emphasises contrast between light, shade and neutral colours creating a peaceful atmosphere for total relaxation. During your stay taste the phenomenal Kaiseki cuisine in the inclusive 10-course meal. With a strong cultural emphasis on fresh, local produce enjoy the exquisite flavours of this region.
Spend your time in the historical centre of Kanazawa discovering the Nagamachi samurai district and the Chaya geisha entertainment quarter. There's also the 17th century castle to explore alongside a horde of other cultural attractions such as the Ishikawa Gate and the Sanjikken Longhouse. At night, you'll be driven to a ryokan in neighbouring Yamashiro and Yamanaka, just outside of Kanazawa. Your travel designer can help you to experience the city at its best with private guided tours and excursions.
Visit Omchi Market, regarded as the "Kitchen of Kanazwa" the vibrant market showcases a diversity of fresh fish and shellfish caught in the Sea of Japan afterwards enjoy a sushi lunch. Explore the Nagamachi Samurai District, lined with beautiful wooden homes hidden behind gold-coloured mud walls, the streets are bordered by canals, used as defence in the Edo period. Visit the fascinating Nomura-ke, a restored samurai residence displaying the artefacts from this ancient era. Next spend time in the Kenroku-en Garden. Reputedly the most beautiful of the three important landscape gardens in Japan, Kenroku-en Garden was originally built as the outer garden on the city's castle as a private garden of the powerful Maeda family during the Edo period. It stands for the six attributes of the perfect garden: extensiveness, quiet seclusion, artifice, antique elegance, abundant waterways and spaciousness. You private driver will then transfer you your chosen ryokan just outside of Kanazawa in Yamashiro and Yamanaka.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing in your ryokan's onsen, soaking up the benefits of the mineral-rich waters. Once you've built up an appetite, you'll be served a traditional kaiseki dinner consisting of between 12 and 15 dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients and carefully presented on beautiful plates.
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your ryokan in the morning. The day will start with a visit to the Higashiyama Geisha District and its craft shops. Established in 1820 by the Maeda government, the district features stunning wooden lattice fronts of old geisha houses preserving an ambience of feudal times and transporting visitors to the Japan of antiquity. Next visit the D.T. Suzuki Museum which is dedicate to the ideas and achievements of Suzuki, a prominent Buddhist philosopher. In the afternoon explore the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art before finally learning the art of sake brewing at one of the city's sake breweries.
After a busy day sightseeing, you can look forward to a relaxing soak in your hotel's onsen before an indulgent kaiseki dinner.
Private transfer to Kaga Onsen Station
Accommodation in Kyoto
- 134 guest rooms and suites
- Spa
- Four dining outlets
- Indoor pool
Exuding Japan's simple elegance, the Ritz-Carlton combines luxury modern design with traditional Japanese zen accents. With 134 guest rooms, the Ritz-Carlton is Kyoto's first urban luxury resort. Sitting on the banks Kamogawa river, the hotel boasts astounding views of the famous Higashiyama mountains. The hotel has four restaurants and you can take your pick from traditional Japanese dishes, Italian cuisine or go for the seafood private dining option. Enjoy brunch or sweet treats by the French patisserie Pierre Hermé Paris next to a cascading waterfall in the terrace, or retire to the library where a range of Japanese art and architecture books are available for you to thumb through at your leisure. Situated in close proximity to Kyoto's popular downtown areas, retail and entertainment districts, this hotel will allow you to enjoy the rich culture of Japan's ancient capital within modern luxury. Explore the Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle or the atmospheric dining of Pontocho, all of which will be on your doorstep.
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Located in the heart of Kyoto, the stylish Hyatt Regency offers spacious rooms and excellent hospitality. This hotel is perfect for those looking for a relaxed atmosphere whilst exploring the rich culture of Kyoto. Each of the elegant 189 guest rooms and suites are decorated in light neutral tones combining the aesthetics that Japan is famed for with the style and comfort of western living. During your stay marvel in the culinary excellence offered by the Hyatt, from authentic Italian cuisine to a French grill to flavourful Japanese dishes, there is something for everyone at this luxury hotel. Explore the wonders of Kyoto, with countless temples and shrines and other historical structures, marvel in this city's fascinating culture. After a busy day of exploring why not visit the hotel's spa for a relaxing massage or visit The Touzan Bar to taste the hotel's boutique sake collection.
This afternoon, your English speaking guide will meet you at Kyoto station where you will firstly visit Nijo Castle. Built around 16000 for the warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. Nijo Castle is particularly famed for its "nightingale floors" which squeak when walked upon as to warn residents on intruders. Next visit Kinkaku-Ji, widely known as the Golden Pavillion. It was built by the third Ashikaya shogun Yoshimitsu in 1397 as his retirement villa. Finally visit Ryoan-Ji Temple, prominent for its zen garden's simplicity, displaying a stark difference from the opulence of Kinkau-Ji. Your driver will now transfer you to your Kyoto based hotel.
Spend your time in Kyoto admiring the impressive imperial beauty of the city, evident in the abundance of prewar buildings such as grand palaces, traditional "machiya" townhouses and ornate shrines. See kimono-clad geisha and make sure to visit the magnificent Silver Pavilion. Your travel designer can help you to experience the city at its best with private guided tours and excursions.
Start off your day by going to the Kiyomizu-dera temple which is popular for its cliff top main hall with a magnificent panoramic view of Kyoto. Stroll downhill to the Sannenzaka Neighbourhood, which has been perfectly restored with small shops and traditional restaurants. Next visit the Kodaji Temple built in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest historical figures, following this visit Yasakajinja, a shrine founded over 1350 years ago before heading to Sanjusangendo Hall famed for its repository of more than 1000 Buddhist statues. During your excursion you will have lunch in the Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Find yourself mesmerised by the ancient culture that is still so strongly embedded within Kyoto.
Today is yours to spend at your leisure. Relax at your hotel or venture out to the western outskirts of Kyoto to see the natural beauty of the Arashiyama district and its famous bamboo groves. Stroll in the gardens of the Ginkakuji Silver Pavilion temple or visit the Nanzenji Temple. Your travel designer can help you to experience the city at its best with private guided tours and excursions.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Yesterday, Ohio Conservative Review published an article by State Representative Andy Thompson (R-Marietta), officially marking the political news site's extension of its forum to elected and appointed officials across Ohio.
"We're excited to widen our platform and expand OCR's reach by having elected conservative leaders join the discussion," said Justin Powell, Communications Director for OCR. "We are pleased that Ohio's policymakers and thought leaders recognize Ohio Conservative Review as a venue for the most important conversations shaping the Buckeye State's political climate. We look forward to and appreciate hearing from a variety of conservative voices from around Ohio."
Immediately following its release, Rep. Thompson's article, "Why I Proposed H.B. 237 to Repeal Common Core in Ohio," generated tremendous discussion and enthusiasm. Currently over 130 individuals and organizations have shared the OCR article on Facebook alone–the first 100 within 12 hours of publication. The response suggests that Rep. Thompson's bill and rationale have struck a chord with many concerned Ohioans.
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Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz held an phone press conference with fellow Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen to basically try to take steam away from Senator Marco Rubio's anticipated bi-lingual response to President Obama's State of the Union address.
Wasserman Schultz does not disappoint her detractors by sticking to the Democratic party talking points that are aimed at demonizing Rubio and Republicans as being 'anti-Granny' for supporting the Ryan Budget plan.Here are some of the excerpts from Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz's statement about Senator Rubio's response to the SOTU.
-The American people rejected the Romney-Ryan ticket because they offered nothing to middle class families.
-Ryan Budget: an extreme view of government that would dismantle America's social safety net in order to pay for tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires.
-The Ryan Plan that Senator Rubio supports, would also gut Medicaid by $810 billion.
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–I find it shocking that someone who represents millions of seniors who depend on Medicare's guaranteed coverage would support the Ryan Budget and ending Medicare as we know it.
–Senator Rubio even said that programs like Medicare and Social Security "weakened us as a people."-Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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The Committee requested the Secretariat to renew its efforts to ensure that the authorities in each State Party responsible for the natural heritage were fully informed of the activities undertaken under the Convention and of the meetings of the Committee. IUCN could also be of assistance through its direct contacts. It was decided that copies of letters of invitation would be sent to those authorities responsible for the national heritage in the States Parties. The Committee decided furthermore to take up the matter again if the situation did not improve.
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Your photos are beautiful. Makes me want to reach out and touch them and put them in my mouth! I love biscuits with lots of butter.ReplyDelete
They look delicious. The melting butter is making my mouth water.ReplyDelete
I love buttermilk biscuits and your biscuits look fabulous. The look they would just melt in your mouth.ReplyDelete
These look perfect! There's nothing like a good buttermilk biscuit.ReplyDelete
I always find myself craving these, I can never get mine to rise this well, though. Yours look like they're straight out of a magazine, lovely and delicious!ReplyDelete
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Oh wow, I envy your biscuits! LOL. I'm going to try making them tomorrow....I have never had success with tall biscuits and my mom makes such good ones. Seeing this makes me want them!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing. I found this recipe on pinterest and it has become a household staple for my family. I make them in large batches and freeze them for later use. Thanks again for sharing. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you April. I appreciate your comment letting me know how much your family enjoys these biscuits! Freezing them in large batches for later use is a wonderful idea and one I used to do when my kids were small. Thanks again!Delete


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Open to: Women holding a doctorate (or equivalent) with a U.S. work address Grant amount: Up to $2,300 for domestic travel and of $3,500 for foreign travel Annual deadlines: February 1, May 1, and October 1. Enabling women mathematicians to attend conferences in their fields provides them a valuable opportunity to advance their research activities and their visibility in the research community. Having more women attend such meetings also increases the size of the pool from which speakers at subsequent meetings may be drawn and thus addresses the persistent problem of the absence of women speakers at some research conferences. The Mathematics Travel Grants provide full or partial support for travel and subsistence for a meeting or conference in the applicant's field of specialization. Selection Procedure. All awards will be determined on a competitive basis by a selection panel consisting of distinguished mathematicians appointed by the AWM. A maximum of $2,300 for domestic travel and of $3,500 for foreign travel will be funded. For foreign travel, US air carriers must be used (exceptions only per federal grants regulations; prior AWM approval required). Eligibility. These travel funds are provided by the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) of the National Science Foundation. The conference or the applicant's research must be in an area supported by DMS. Click here for the list of research areas supported by NSF/DMS. Applicants must be women holding a doctorate (or equivalent) and with a work address in the USA (or home address, in the case of unemployed applicants). Anyone who has been awarded an AWM-NSF travel grant in the past two years is ineligible. Anyone receiving more than $2000 yearly in external governmental funding for travel is ineligible. Partial travel support from the applicant's institution or from a non-governmental agency does not, however, make the applicant ineligible. Application Information You must first fill out a pre-survey questionnaire . The pre-survey is conducted by an independent evaluator. The pre-survey responses are not shared with AWM Selection Panel. After you have completed the pre-survey you will have access to the online application. The last question will ask you to confirm that you have completed the survey. After you answer that question, the next page will have the application link. DO NOT close that page before getting the link because it will be gone as soon as you close the page. Application Information: The application materials include: a research proposal (two to three pages in length, references are not included in page limit) see Advice for Mathematics Travel Grant Applicants ; a curriculum vitae ; a proposed budget which must be a separate page in your application in addition to filling in the amounts in the required fields online; current or pending funding available to the applicant. If you have a speaker confirmation letter or e-mail notification, we ask that you scan the document as an electronic file so you can attach it as a PDF file.


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Helen passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Noric House, Vernon, BC. Mom was just a few months short of reaching her 90th year. Mom was the last surviving member of her family of four brothers and two sisters, and her husband, Robert, predeceased her on February 21, 1994.
She is survived by her son Ronald, daughter Roma, son-in-law Randy, grandson Cody and granddaughters Christina and Melanie and their husbands. Helen had two great-grandchildren, Emma and Owen, as well as nine nieces and nephews (one nephew predeceased her).
Her family is having a memorial service Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1424 Mission Hill Road, Vernon, BC. Her family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful caring staff at Noric House. Mom so enjoyed the outings you girls were able to take her on! Also, thank you to Dr. Chan and Karen,
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Finally, tomorrow there will be no more leaks of the HTC One. Not that I hate the HTC One or anything, I'm just tired of all these leaks, it seems like that's all we write about lately. Last week we began seeing leaks and teasers from Verizon about the new HTC One which is due to be announced tomorrow. In fact they have signage up that says to hit refresh at 1pm ET on March 25th. Which would be amazing if HTC were able to sell their new phone the same day it was announced. Although we basically already know everything about the HTC One 2014.
According to Droid Life, Verizon had posted a new teaser on their website and YouTube, about a "HTC One Offer" and the video was immediately pulled, within seconds. But the web page is still up actually. They are saying "The Best smartphone of the year is about to get better" and they have a footnote at the bottom about why it's being called the best smartphone of the year. Which is due to the GSMA award for Best Smartphone of 2013 that it won last year. It also appears that the new offer is being tied in with Verizon's new More Everything plans, which are better than their Share Everything, but still not the best plans out there, however they do have the best coverage, and depending on where you live Verizon might be your only choice.
At this point, I'm getting tired of writing and reading about the HTC One, but tomorrow we'll know everything officially, since we already know just about everything. However, I have to say that the thing that I'm most excited for is being able to pick up the HTC One 2014 on the same day that it was announced. That is pretty damn awesome. No other manufacturer has been able to do that. Now even the almighty and powerful Apple or Google. Google kind of did it with the Nexus 5 last fall, but it was only available from Google Play, not the carriers. The HTC One will be available at, at least one carrier on launch day.


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On 12 January 2019 Cathy O'Leary wrote an opinion piece on an important health issue in the West Australian newspaper. This reporter has no qualifications in health yet she was asked to write an opinion piece to influence the public on the use of vaccines in the population – a topic that results in political legislation… [Read more]
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On the 14 December 2018 as parents were preparing for the Christmas holidays the WA government informed the community that they would be introducing the No Jab No Play legislation into the parliament in early 2019. This legislation is designed to exclude 'unvaccinated' children from childcare centres and kindergartens with the stated purpose of putting… [Read more]
Australian Media Providing False Information on PhD Vaccination Research
This false information is being used to prevent the scientific evidence presented in my PhD thesis from being debated in public forums on vaccination. Here is the false information that was presented in the mainstream media in January 2016 in an article in the Australian News Ltd Newspaper titled 'WHO expert withdraws offer of advice… [Read more]
Vaccination Choice: The Reasons why Governments are Suppressing the Science
The Australian government and mainstream journalists are going to extreme lengths to prevent the public from receiving the science that supports the public's right to choice in vaccination, with credibility. This includes providing false and misleading information about my qualifications in public health and the framing of the scientific arguments as 'anti-vaccination' or 'a conspiracy… [Read more]
Jane McCredie's MJA Insight Article is Spreading False Information about University Research on Vaccination
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On Sunday night I did something I'm not proud of. I deleted a blog post. Something I've done only twice before, when I unintentionally hurt people with what I'd written. It's one of my Rules of Blogging – if I feel strongly enough to write something, then I stand by it, no matter what shit may come my way. I may be persuaded to think differently of a subject after I've blogged, I may change my mind entirely. But the blogpost stands, as do any comments, no matter how nasty, personal, or twatty they may be (other than the really sick ones, thanks Richard Dawkins fans!). If I write something, then it's part of me.
I can, and do, write about anything. My depression, graffiti, self-harm, Blogfest, miscarriage, Ed Balls, attempted suicide, music, my children, Page 3, ATOS, religion. Bloody hell, I can even write about a trip to Notcutt's or indulge in a bit of wanky short storyness It's all there. I'm happy to discuss. If you think I've got something wrong, leave a comment, I'll more than likely reply. Talk to me on twitter. Or even email me if you like.
I will put the post back up, eventually, when I'm feeling a bit less bruised. Considering some of the posts I've written in the past, I didn't think it was all that controversial, and I'd hoped that people in Public Archaeology would see it as an opportunity for discussion. Some – most especially James Dixon of the Public Archaeology 2015 project did, and I enjoyed reading his thoughts. Community Archaeologists broadly welcomed it, and saw it as reinforcing the idea that real people can make a real difference to archaeology. People, ordinary people like me, saw it as an expression of their views, and agreed with it.
But a minority, a small group of Public Archaeologists saw it as… well, I don't know really. But made it clear that they didn't think much of what I had written, or the idea I suggested; that they form a clique that's offputting, or that the public have any right to express their thoughts on Public Archaeology. Instead they directly and obliquely discussed my blogpost without involving me in the discussion. Which rather proved my point. That I, as a twatty blogger, A Member Of The Public, am viewed as inferior, am not welcomed to Public Archaeology, and have nothing to contribute to it. I disagree on the first point. I am better than no one and no one is better than I. The second point has been proven, by a number of people calling themselves Public Archaeologists, who sneered at the idea that someone outside of Public Archaeology could have anything to say that was worth their time and attention. And on the third point… I think it is not so much that I have nothing to contribute to Public Archaeology, as that some Public Archaeologists have nothing to offer me, The Public.
The academics, the scientists, the scholars… They can pin a butterfly down, label each and every part, discuss the DNA, talk about habitat, diet, mating behaviour. But when they scrutinise it as intensely as they do, do they ever take a moment to reflect on the simple complexity and beauty of a butterfly in flight? Or do they feel that would be beneath them? Because it certainly feels to me that some Public Archaeologists see this Member Of The Public as beneath them. And for that reason, Public Archaeology, I'm out.


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9th harvest – and notes on the 8th harvest
Hi there everybody!
So I'm pleading chickens as an excuse for not posting about last week's harvest… we spent Saturday evening and a fair bit of Sunday packaging up all the drumsticks, thighs, breasts, wings, tenders and carcasses (for making soup stock) that we'll need for the rest of the year. And then after that I was too tired to do more than my evening weeding and planting once I got home from my off-farm job. By the time Thursday rolled around I was rested up enough to realize I hadn't posted anything, but by then it seemed a little too late. Will you forgive me? Please?
Thanks! Last week's bins were a bit of a mish-mash as we were sort of between plantings. Everyone got garlic, potatoes, onions, carrots, swiss chard, kale and summer savoury (which you can hang in a well-ventilated spot to dry for use all year, by the way), but then you either got tomatoes OR peas, dried beans for shelling and cooking OR snap beans, and broccoli OR cabbage OR cauliflower. So in honour of last week's harvest I should post a potato recipe, eh? How about
Mashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan
- 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled,quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Put potatoes and garlic in lg pan.
- Cover with water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Drain well.
- Mash with the butter, milk, and salt.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
I like this recipe because it's simple, it's quick, it uses whole foods and it leaves the peel on the potatoes – which is where all the nutrients and vitamins are!
So on to week 9. Can you believe that by next weekend we'll be half way through the season already? Where on earth has the time gone? In the next couple of weeks I've got to get all my fall plantings in or the days will get short too quickly for things to grow. All the winter squashes are in already, but I want to get more carrots, beets, peas, spinach, radishes and maybe some bok choi since the spring planting didn't exactly work out (you never saw it, but trust me, that's because it didn't work out!). Hopefully the turnips, rutabagas and parsnips will come along too.
This week you all got garlic, potatoes, radishes, broccoli, swiss chard, kale, summer savoury, arugula (a.k.a. rocket) lettuce (watch out using this in salads, it's one of the spicier lettuces out there… you could try steaming it if you prefer a more mellow taste), tomatoes and tomatillos, sweet peppers, hot peppers, and beans (either snap beans or drying beans to shell and cook before eating).
Since tomatillos may be new to some of you and they can be a bit tricky, they'll be this week's recipe focus. The biggest trick with tomatillos is to remember after you take the husk off you need to wash them because they will be sticky. And the next biggest trick is to remember that you need to cook them – you don't eat them raw like you could a tomato.
Chile Verde Con Cerdo (Green Chili With Pork)
About This Recipe
"I have been working on this recipe for a number of years now and it does tend to change now and then. I promise you that any changes I make to it only makes it better. Try it over bean and beef or breakfast burritos, chimichangas or just eat it as a stew with warm tortillas. I make a huge pot of this so I can freeze some for later. Can be transfered to the crock pot for all day simmering on low. Adjust chilies, jalapeños and spices, tasting as you cook. I have never measured before when making this so please let me know if something doesn't work. Take liberties with this recipe to suit your own tastes. I won't mind in the least. It is what I would do if this recipe was posted by you. Pork can be left out for our vegetarian friends."
- 2 -3 lbs pork roast ( pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation. Just brown with onions)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil or 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1 large chopped onions ( not traditional) (optional)
- 1 head minced garlic ( taste great, but also helps prevent heart burn) [editor's note: yes, that means the whole bulb! but you can reduce]
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups diced green chilies ( I use Big Jims, roasted, peeled and frozen by the bushel every fall)
- 3 large tomatillos, husks removed and coarsely chopped (optional)
- 2 -4 teaspoons jalapenos (optional) [editor's note: you could substitute in the chilis d'arbol here, just don't use quite as much]
- 5 cups water (broth is not traditional, but I like the flavor better) or 5 cups chicken broth ( broth is not traditional, but I like the flavor better)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin ( or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ground chili powder ( or to taste) (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Simmer roast in a large pan until meat is tender and removes from the bone easily. (You can also use diced pork, or pork cube steaks (cut to bite size pieces), browned in the pot with the onion and garlic before adding the rest of the ingredients).
- Cool meat enough to handle.
- Cube cooked pork into bite size pieces.
- Process 1/2 of the green chilies until smooth.
- In the same large pan, melt the lard or bacon grease (or heat oil).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender but not brown.
- Stir flour into the onion, garlic and fat until flour absorbs the oil or fat.
- Add broth or water.
- Cook and stir until mixture comes to boil and is slightly thickened.
- Add cubed meat, drained tomatoes, chopped tomatillos, all of the green chilies and jalapeños if desired (taste first).
- Add the spices a little at a time until you get the taste you like, bringing to a simmer before each addition.
- Simmer for at least 1 hour (longer if you can afford the time), stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If you want more of a stew type chili, add cubed potatoes 20 minutes before serving; serve with warm tortillas.
- Serve over burritos and garnish with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
- Leave pork out for a vegetarian green chili sauce.
So that's it from me this week, folks. Mat's going to be holding down the fort next week since I'll be away, and he'll be doing the deliveries next Saturday too. For those of you picking up your bins at the farm, you'll get a chance to meet my lovely Aunt Terri.
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7th harvest and chickens!
So the holiday long weekend delayed some of the bins, for those of you who usually get your bins at work… but better late than never to post a list of what you got this week! There was broccoli, lettuce, peas (which was a shocker after last week's wind storm – the trellis got destroyed and we'll have to build a new one before we plant new peas for the fall), carrots, potatoes, beans (either "dried" beans for cooking or snap beans), kale, swiss chard, summer savoury as the herb-du-jour and onions.
Since these were the first onions of the year, that's going to be my recipe focus for the week. And choosing the recipe is tough because (a) there's so much to choose from and (b) everybody got one red onion and one yellow Spanish onion, and they traditionally aren't used in the same recipes. The easiest thing to do is to post two recipes, then!
Courtesy of food52.com again, check out Chicken that Fancies Itself Spanish with Lemons, Onions & Olives by
Serves 4-6
- 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into parts
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 medium lemons
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 1 large fennel bulb, halved and sliced
- 12 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 cups pitted green olives
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine 1/2 cup of the flour, pecorino and 1 teaspoon of the smoked paprika in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot (a big Dutch oven, perhaps?) over medium-high heat. Dry the chicken parts thoroughly with paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour and then place in your pot in batches. Allow the chicken to thoroughly brown, about 5 minutes per side. Don't crowd the pan! Remove the chicken to a plate and repeat until all of your chicken pieces are golden and crispy-looking.
- Quarter the lemons, but zest one of them first; reserve the zest. (If your lemons have a thick pith, you'll want to zest all 3 and then juice them, discarding the pith; this will help you avoid a bitter sauce.) Add the onion, quartered lemons (or zest of 2 lemons and the juice of all 3), fennel, garlic, green olives, the remaining 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, and cinnamon to the pot; cook until softened, golden, and overall mushy-looking, about 10 minutes. Taste for salt. Sprinkle the mixture with the remaining tablespoon of flour and stir over the heat for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and the wine and bring to a boil — let bubble away for a minute or two. Add the lemon zest.
- Place the chicken pieces back into the pot, skin side up, along with any drippings from the plate. Poke the onion/fennel/garlic/olive mixture so it surrounds the chicken on all sides. Place in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm. Delicious!
This was a no-brainer to choose since today is Chicken Day on Our Farm. People will be coming to pick up their fresh birds between now and Saturday, and after that it will be only frozen birds until they're all gone. Kinda hard to believe that's it for the chickens this year, but we've already raised the 300 we're allowed by Ontario regulations… at least now we'll get to sleep in a bit every day except harvest days!
As for red onions, Lemony Green Bean Salad with Feta, Red Onion, and Marjoram by Midge at food52.com should hit the spot:
Serves 4
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 ounces feta
- 1/4 red onion, super-thinly sliced
- 3-4 sprigs fresh marjoram, leaves stripped and roughly chopped (oregano is great too)
- 1/4 cup your best olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- dash agave nectar (or sugar to taste)
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Throw in green beans for about 4 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Blend together lemon juice, zest, olive oil and agave nectar.
- Combine beans and red onion, crumbled cheese, and marjoram. Toss with dressing. Chill until those lamp chops come off the grill.
So that's it from us for this week. Enjoy your veggies, and your chickens. For those of you who are picking your birds up fresh, I'm going to post a YouTube video tomorrow that I've found helpful in cutting up the birds into parts (in case you want to freeze separate bags with just drumsticks or breasts or thighs, etc). And if anyone has any questions about how to make chicken stock from the bones, just let me know!
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Today men and women are extremely conscious about their physical appearance in everyday life, and perhaps are indulging in a series of actions to ensure a healthy and polished exterior. Our hair is one of the primary aspects that contribute to our outer personality. Wonder how would people react if you turned bald one day?
Since our hair speak volumes for us, it is necessary to nurture them and make sure they are conditioned with natural products. As your first step, using the right kind of comb for your tresses can help you battle routinal hair problems. It is advised by beauty experts that combing your hair is one of the easiest ways to maintain soft, shiny and healthy hair. And even better so if you comb it the right way using a Neem Wooden Comb.
Did you know?
Combing your scalp with strong and long movements from the front of the scalp to the back, and then from side to side is a technique that can remove tiredness from the body and mind. This massaging action using a comb helps to re-energise the body and calm the mind. Hence it is recommended that you comb your hair 100 times before bed so that you can sleep better.
Neem is a tree that is known for its enormous medicinal benefits that have been used for centuries in India. It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory, very popular for its healing properties. Many shampoos, soaps and cosmetics contain Neem oil. A new entry in the organic and sustainable living space is the Neem Wooden Comb which is proving to be useful for hair health and is environment friendly.
To simplify the search for you, we have listed down different variants of neem wooden combs, which are easily available online as well as in stores.
Styling combs are the ones which are necessary if you frequently like changing the way your hair falls, or the way it is styled. For women, styling combs can help in highlighting their fringes in one way while for men, it helps to keep the spike right us after applying the gel. Wooden combs are both durable and heat resistant, and thus it helps in styling your hair and get you that perfect look!
The grooming combs come with a handle for support and with teeth that are at a distance, unlike the styling combs which have too many teeth clinged to one another. Grooming combs have rounded burst-free teeth that make it comfortable for any length of hair by ensuring maximum protection. These slide in easily through wet hair and are usually used to make your hair tangle-free.
The fine tooth combs are neither for styling nor to comb out tangles, but to ensure protection of scalp. With the use of a fine tooth comb, one can get rid of the foreign parasites such as lice which sometimes infect the scalp without our knowledge leading to itching and increase in dandruff. Using a fine tooth comb, especially the neem wooden comb, after applying the appropriate oil and shampoo can bring out the dead parasites, thereby ensuring safety of your scalp and hair.
4. Teasing Comb
Teasing combs basically are the ones which are also used for styling but they are further useful in professional styling like creating poufs for women hairstyles and to give volume to hair by combing it in a particular manner. Even for men, when you back comb using the teasing comb, it helps to maintain the hairstyle in the right way and keeps it intact for longer periods.
There are a variety of wooden combs which have fine teeth on one end and wide teeth on the other. They are available without handles which can be used for various purposes such as sectioning, styling, detangling, barbering, and backcombing.
Tip of the Day
When using wooden combs, remember to clean them regularly so that they are in the best possible condition to treat your hair. Use it daily and brush often to keep your hair looking smooth, shiny, long and lustrous.
Keeping these tools handy are a great way to take care of your hair and to style it the way you want for any event without much of a hassle and running into salons every other day. It is often a good hair spray and the right comb that contribute to the way a great hair-do is pulled off, whether it is an asymmetrical haircut or just a short bob with bangs.
Buy a variety of Neem Combs online at www.naturalmantra.com


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Transport in London can be affordable and even fun with cheap travel options to suit everyone. Whizz around on Santander Cycles, see the sights from London buses or hop on an off-peak Tube using an Oyster card.
Walking routes that are quicker (and cheaper) than the Tube
1. Love to shop? You can walk between Knightsbridge (the home of Harrods) and fashionable Sloane Square in around 10 minutes - much simpler than swapping lines at South Kensington.
2. Don't fall into the trap of taking the Piccadilly line between Covent Garden and Leicester Square, it takes just four minutes to walk and you'll avoid the queues for the lifts at Covent Garden.
3. Instead of hopping on the Northern line for one stop from Charing Cross to Embankment, enjoy the 300m (984 ft) stroll from Trafalgar Square to the Thames.
Use a Santander Cycle for just £2
4. It costs £2 to access Santander Cycles for 24 hours.
5. The first half hour is free each time you hop on a new bike, which means you can make multiple trips in one day and still pay only £2.
Go contactless for the cheapest fare
6. A single fare in central London costs £4.90 when you pay in cash. Use an Oyster or contactless card and pay just £2.40.
7. Use the same card all day long to make the most savings when making multiple journeys. Contactless users benefit from both a daily and weekly cap.
8. Don't forget to touch in and out on the yellow reader at the beginning and end of every Tube, DLR and London Overground journey to make sure you get the cheapest fare.
9. Visitor Oyster card users can also take advantage of great savings on London attractions and West End shows.
Hop on a bus
10. Buses don't just offer a scenic way of getting around London – they're easy on the wallet too! A single fare costs just £1.50, while unlimited bus travel on a contactless card costs £4.50.
11. Make the most of the hopper fare, which allows you to make a second bus journey for free within an hour of travel.
Stick to off-peak
12. Travel outside of Zone 1 is cheaper in off-peak hours. Save your pennies by avoiding travel between Monday and Friday from 6.30am to 9.30am, and 4pm to 7pm.


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This is the first phase of every relationship. It begins right from the very first moment we started dating. Often times this wonderful experience do last for two to three years and some relationship may not be lucky to be alive for such a period.
We begin asking ourselves if something has actually gone wrong or why is he/she not responding to our good gesture and fair treatment. After several attempt to get things fixed, all our methods are not just walking they just don't care to listen anymore. This triggers our provocation and the relationship graduated to *power struggling phase*. In my previous post I talked about how to keep an healthy relationship.
They still care for eachother and won't do anything to hurt the other until it is graduated to a complicated phase.
Power struggling phase II
Nobody is ready to tolerate because we tend to over focus on our partner's incompetence, overlooking their perfect qualities. No body want to apologise because we both feel comfortable with our reaction but this will definitely kill that wonderful relationship we so much have value for.


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Travel and Culture in
Emilia Romagna
Modena, with its province so rich in parish churches and Romantic castles, is an actual artistic jewel. It is a compulsory destination for all those who visit Emilia Romagna and want to admire an excellent Romanesque style and all the buildings realized under the rule of the House of Este.
A really exclusive building is the Duomo (the cathedral), one of the most distinguished and most complete example of Romanesque, which was built in 1099, according to the plan of the architect Lanfranco. The church's front is enriched by three portals and, in the centre, there is a beautiful rose window, a work by Campionesi.
Particularly important are the sculptures by Wiligelmo, that give a proper interpretation of the Romanesque style. The interior of the church needs to be explored: you can admire the wonderful 14th century pulpit by Arrigo Campione and the precious Madonna della Pappa in terracotta by Antonio Begarelli.
Externally, next to the three apses of the church, stands the Ghirlandina Tower, symbol of the town and, not far from there, you can visit the Cathedral's Lapidary Museum, which encloses sculptures and architectural remnants of the ancient cathedral. There are other important buildings: St Peter's Church, built in 1476 in Renaissance style, St Augustine's Church built in 1663, with a beautiful lacunar ceiling and Palazzo Ducale, which was the old residence of the Estensi and is today the seat of the Military Academy.
Then the old Library of the Este Dukes is important too, since it is one of the most highly regarded libraries in Italy, because of its collections of illuminated codes and other masterpieces, as the Bible by Borso d'Este. We recommend you to visit carefully the Civic Museums and the Estense Gallery, which has got one of the most estemated Italian art collections.


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Menendez Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Menendez Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Legislation, co-sponsored by Judiciary Chairman Leahy, addresses range of issues – from border security and worksite enforcement to pathway to legalization
Washington - U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation aimed at finally addressing the broken immigration system with tough, smart and fair measures. The bill, co-sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), addresses long-standing, wide-ranging flaws in the immigration system that have been priorities of groups on each side of the immigration reform debate. Measures include strengthening border security, enhancing worksite enforcement of immigration laws and requiring the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants present in the U.S. to register with the government, pay their taxes, learn English, pay a fine, pass a background check and wait in line for permanent residence.
"The American people are united in their understanding that our immigration system is broken," said Menendez. "They don't want partisan bickering and demonizing, they want a commonsense solution that addresses the realities of the situation, stops the flow across our borders and protects our economy. If we can put political grandstanding aside and work together on a comprehensive, middle-of-the-road bill like this one, we can bring all sides to the table. We can finally take action on a problem that has generated a lot of talk over the past decade but few results."
"The legislation Senator Menendez and I have introduced is an important starting point for this debate," said Leahy. "It protects the rights and opportunities of American workers, while ensuring that American farmers and employers have the help they need. It promotes jobs to help spur our economy, it supports families, it helps to bring undocumented workers out of the shadows, and it enhances our border security. These are goals we can all share."
Summary of legislation:
- Smart, effective border enforcement including: 1) triggers that must be met before any unauthorized immigrants can apply for permanent residency; 2) expanded staffing for Border Patrol; 3) involving border communities in developing enforcement policy and 4) more resources for the Border Patrol.
- Effective and accountable immigration enforcement inside the United States, including: 1) heightened penalties for criminal offenses; 2) expanded penalties for passport and document fraud; 3) requirements for DHS to track entries and exits at the border and 4) common sense rules governing detention to ensure U.S. citizens are not unlawfully detained and detention conditions meet basic standards
- Worksite enforcement including: 1) an employment verification system to ensure employers no longer hire undocumented workers that will be mandatory for all employers within 5 years; 2) criminal penalties for fraud and misuse of Social Security numbers; 3) protections for workers to prevent fraudulent use of social security numbers, correct government database errors, and combat employment discrimination and 4) a voluntary pilot program that allows individuals to submit biometric identifiers to demonstrate work authorization.
- The establishment of a commission on Immigration, Labor Markets, National Interest to evaluate labor and economic conditions and link employment visa numbers to need.
- Policies that put American workers first and protect labor rights by significantly expanding labor protections in the current H-2A, H-2B, H-1B, L-1 visa programs.
- Creates the structure for a new nonimmigrant visa program (H-2C), with portability and a path to permanent residency, that addresses gaps in existing worker programs that have lead to undocumented migration and undermined labor rights.
- Reunification of families separated by outdated immigration laws.
- A registration program that requires undocumented immigrants in the U.S. as of September 30, 2010 to register with the government, learn English, and pay fines and taxes on their way to becoming Americans (the Lawful Prospective Immigrant Program).
- Programs to promote integration and English-language learning among immigrants.
- The Dream Act, AGJOBS and UAFA (the permanent partners bill.)