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This morning depart Alila Uluwatu and transfer to the airport for the internal flight to Tambolaka on the island of Sumba. Upon arrival, transfer by road through the tropical island landscape to Nihi Sumba. Sumba is one of those rare places on earth where long held traditions remain very much in evidence, with ancient rituals and traditional dress still observed by many of the inhabitants. Nihi Sumba sits within this environment, respecting the customs of the islanders, whilst offering guests a truly immersive experience. Nihi Sumba's 21 private villas lie nestled among the island's greenery, built by local craftsman with the upmost respect for the natural environment. All of the understated luxury villas are spacious with air-conditioning and private pools. However, the most notable feature is the strong connection with the surrounding landscape, with some living areas open to the elements and all with stunning Indian Ocean views.
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Cato Institute To Host 'The Law And Politics Of Marijuana Legalization' Forum
In another sign that marijuana is invading all levels of American politics, the Cato Institute is scheduled to host a policy forum dedicated to marijuana reform. Below is the information from the Cato Institute website (I will gladly attend with anyone that will take me!):
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
4:00 PM (Reception To Follow)
Featuring Asa Hutchinson, Former Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration; and Robert A. Mikos, Professor of Law and Government, Vanderbilt University Law School; moderated by Timothy Lynch, Director, Project on Criminal Justice, Cato Institute.
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Voters in Colorado and Washington recently approved initiatives to legalize marijuana under state law. However, the federal law that strictly bans marijuana possession remains in place. Asa Hutchinson, the former head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, says "The stage is set for a confrontation of massive proportions." If a confrontation is inevitable, how will the courts resolve this conflict? Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of federal supremacy, state prerogatives under the Tenth Amendment, and drug policy reform.
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Ok folks we have some momentum going here and have made some real progress lately. We're getting close to the end.
So the idea is, flatten the top, glue and bolt on the tool tray, then plane to tray to be coplanar with the top.
First I chamfer the dog holes, I do this again after flattening. I figure I want to avoid spelching when planning the top by chamfering them beforehand. I'm not ashamed to say I used a routah (Norm accent)
Patched a couple of holes from when this top was a table.
Flatten the top with winding sticks, Stanley's #5, #5 1/2, and #7
Next to glue up the tool tray. I dry fit it and then knocked off one end at a time, applied glue and knocked it back on. I used liquid hide glue (Old Brown) for the extra open time. I'm not sure if I needed it but it is comforting to not be in such a hurry.
Here is some creative clamping. I don't have pipe clamps long enough so I used two cabinet clamps bridged in the middle by an F clamp.
Also the DT on the left side was very sloppy so it need some extra clamping to close it all up. Since I'm clamping on a slight angle I used some non-slip drawer liner to keep the clamps from slipping.
Oh and the draw bore pin came in handy for lining up the holes so I could get the bolts in.
Pretty gappy on this side.
The other side (the first one cut) was much better. You would think it would be the other way around. This one took a lot of paring to get it to fit so I got more aggressive on the second one trying to get it to fit right off the saw but that didnt work out.
This is the good side. Only one little plug.
So after the glue was dry, I flushed up the end grain with the Krenov smoother and the #4.
Sawed out the gap to make the patches straight and make the lines more uniform.
Inserted some patches. LOL!
Here is the after pic.
You got to love that about woodworking. Almost any error can be fixed.
Next I put my straight edge across the bench and marked of where I needed to knock down the tool tray to make it coplanar.
#5 & #7 for this job.
So after easing some edges and bolting the wagon vise back on. I also flushed up the wagon block with the top.
THE BENCH IS DONE. That is except for the oil varnish mix. I'm waiting for it to get a little warmer before I do that to make sure it cures right. Won't be long I'm sure. I also will be applying leather to the vises.
So here it is folks, pretty much ready for action. I also just picked up some Veritas brass dogs.
I may do a video showing how the screw parallel guide works, I've never done a video so I'm not sure.
I'm stoked but can't wait to put on the finish and get the final blog done.
Looking forward to put this thing to work.
Thank you guys for watching and for all your encouragement and advise along the way.
It's been great sharing the journey with you guys.
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What is Bionic advisory?
Based on a recent consultancy study, 7 out of 10 people, globally, would welcome robo-advisory services for insurance, banking and retirement planning. This number is on the rise, as the concept becomes more widely available and recognised. Financial advisors are increasingly realising the benefits that the adoption of robo-advisory services unveils, and there is a temptation for them to go full robo, especially with the smaller accounts.
However, the same study also found that two-thirds of the same focus group would still want some sort of human interaction when it comes to more complex financial services and/or for any complaints.
Moreover, although artificial intelligence has been advancing at a rapid pace, conventional wisdom is that there is still a wide gap where machines can truly understand human emotions to provide advice at the level of current human advisors. Scott MacKillop, CEO of First Assent Ascent Management, believed that by going direct-to-consumer automation, without any human interaction, would not allow the advisors to truly understand a client's risk tolerance or the range of other variables that determines their investment preferences.
Accordingly, the interim point of inflection seems to be that the digitization of wealth should not involve eliminating the traditional financial advisor, but to assist them in the betterment of their relationships with their clients. One of the major fears about the robo-advisory capabilities was the fact that the asset allocation models would drive advisors out of business. The fear of the technology diminishes, according to Meb Faber, CIO of Cambria Investment Management, once the advisors realise that their main value-add is in traditional wealth management and behavioral advisory services - not in the asset allocation.
The core value of the robo-advisory services lies in the automation of back-office tasks. Tasks that are mundane and routine are made more cost and time efficient. Through automation, many pain points, and much time and effort, are converted into actual client aquisition. It allows the advisors to allocate more time to building and maintaining relationships with their clients that would have otherwise been consumed with the routine tasks.
That being said, it is up to the advisor to leverage the robo-advisory capabilities to enhance transparency in the relationship. It is not only about how the robo capabilities can help the advisors, but how they can facilitate the client's entire journey.
Adding That Human Element
The human touch is crucial in a fully-automated wealth management process, because it is the behavioural coaching that sets advisors apart from robo-advisors. This is the direction that robo-advisory is heading.
It is the synergy of robo-capabilities with the human element that allows for a "phygital" experience. It is the discussions that the advisor will have with their clients on top of the robo-advisory services that will help build the optimal portfolios. Only through this bionic method of advisory, can the advisor get a fully comprehensive understanding of the client's risk appetite and investment preferences to build the best tailored portfolio on a personal level.
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The latest Famitsu has revealed the existence of a brand new PlayStation Vita game from Japanese developer Bergsala Lightweight.
Drive Girls is coming to PlayStation Vita sometime in the future, and will play out as a game that lets players switch back and forth between fighting and driving form – fighting against insect-oid robots, and we assume driving in between.
Wait, what?
Yeah, that crazy Transformers meets Earth Defense Force gameplay outline is all we have for now, so we'll just have to wait until more details are released to see how that comparison holds up. There's something in the next Famitsu for sure, so I don't think we'll have to wait long. 😉


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I get lots of invitations to speak at women's groups and I accept a few when time permits. I love talking to a group of women about serious issues that affect women and I love running personal development courses for women and working one to one with women.
There are most definitely times when it's appropriate to have gender specific groups and I'd argue (well, I would, wouldn't I?) that personal development is one of those areas. Men and women want different things from these courses and when asked to run one in house I always ask if something similar could be offered to the men.
But I don't think it's a good idea at work to start a women only group to advance the cause of gender equality. We've moved on; maybe 20, possibly even 10 years ago this was one of the ways women could challenge the status quo and gain the confidence to assert themselves. In this day and age I think it's counter productive.
Anti Women's Advancement?
Absolutely not and if you've been anywhere on my site you'll know this isn't the case. But I am a pragmatist on this issue. If you work in an organisation where there is a glass ceiling, where women are under represented in senior management, then you need that organisation to take the matter seriously and address it. De facto you are in an organisation which doesn't currently do that. Men, it seems, hold more sway than women in your organisation, so you have an uphill struggle.
In my experience many such organisations are happy to see women's groups existing because they can say they are addressing the issue by allowing and facilitating these groups. It can be the organisational equivalent of a pat on the head, and a patronising smile. (Calm down, dear). The trouble is senior management rarely take them seriously and they rarely change anything of lasting consequence. Women may grow in confidence from attending when they will either leave to work for a more enlightened organisation, or accept the status quo, or stay and be angry much of the time.
Gender Equality Groups
A group which is looking at gender issues however, which is tackling the problem involving all of the organisation and making it strategic is likely to be much more successful. You need people in your group who have the power to make changes. Not all the males in your organisation will be happy with the way things currently work; many of them will know that when an organisation truly embraces more women friendly policies the general well being for all goes up, and that more senior women equals more profit too. These are the men you need on board, so involve them and make your group relevant to them too. And not all women will want to see change… Getting your aims and membership right means you will have people who really want to see a change and who together can act as an irresistible force and make it happen!
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Chive flowers are gorgeous in mass plantings, as hedges or borders. They are also edible and stunning in salads. (Elena Elissiva/Dreamstime.com)
When I was a young, inexperienced gardener, I had the fortune of stumbling upon Martha Stewart's Gardening. The title was deceptively simple, as the book contained intricate herb gardens and rose gardens, which stretched hundreds of feet. But the book became dog-eared as I shamelessly copied loads of ideas she had.
One of the most beautiful, easy and inexpensive notions she shared in that volume was using chives to edge vegetable gardens. The border looked so lush in her photos, and I learned later that in addition to producing masses of lilac star-shaped, edible flowers, chives repel bad bugs and attract beneficial bees. What more could you ask of an herb?
Cooking with Chives
Chive and Bleu Cheese Dressing
I found this recipe long ago, in Gourmet magazine. It is a keeper. The only difference here is that I've doubled it. You will be glad I did, since it keeps for a week in the refrigerator. This dressing is so sharp and alive. It is wonderful on a typical mixed salad. Add bacon and it is off the chain! It also serves as a gorgeous sauce over warm or chilled beef tenderloin, a pretty and elegant sauce. The recipe already contains black pepper, but it really sets the flavor off if you also grind fresh, cracked pepper over top of the sauce just before serving it.
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 small garlic cloves, minced
½ cup fresh parsley leaves
4 tablespoons finely chopped chives
4 ounces crumbled, firm bleu cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic in the blender and pulse until smooth. Add parsley and pulse until chopped. Then add the cheese and only pulse a few times. You want the cheese to stay chunky. Stir in the chopped chives and pepper at the last minute, before serving. After pouring dressing, grind fresh, cracked pepper over your dish.
Cream of Cauliflower and Chive Soup
Cream of cauliflower and chive soup. (Sarmis/Dreamstime.com)
This soup is easy, fast, crazy inexpensive and pretty enough to serve to the fussiest dinner party guests. You can make it a few days in advance without the half and half, salt, pepper and chives. Then, just reheat it until it is warmed through, adding the half and half, salt, pepper and chives just before serving. What more could you ask of a soup?
3 tablespoons of butter
2 small heads of cauliflower, chopped, including the stem (about 8 cups)
6 ¾ cups of chicken broth
1 cup of half and half
2 cups chopped chives
2 or 3 whole, long chives per bowl (for garnish)
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven. Toss in the chopped cauliflower head and stems and stir for a few minutes. Add the chicken stock and cook over medium heat until it boils. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, so that you can handle it easily. Get out a large bowl and set it by the blender. Next blend the soup in batches. When it is completely smooth, transfer from the blender to the bowl. When the entire mixture has been blended, transfer it back into the pot. At this point, you can either reheat the soup or refrigerate it and finish it later. To finish the soup, bring the mixture back up to a simmer, then add the half and half, salt and pepper. At the last minute, stir in the chives. Garnish with a few long chives.
Growing Chives
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) thrive in well-draining, but fertile soil. A mixture of sand and manure or other organic material works well. If your soil is already good, but not particularly well-draining, you can also just mound it up, which will make it drain faster.
Sow seeds ¼ inch deep. (You can also plant transplants from the garden center.) When thinning seedlings, aim for final spacing of 4-6 inches in every direction. Chives can be harvested four times a year and should be cut just an inch or two above the base. The flavor of many herbs intensifies after drying but chives actually lose a lot of flavor. Use them fresh, or freeze them immediately.
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The Best Cheap Hotels in Paris
Paris is arguably the most romantic city in the world. Located in the northern part of France, Paris sits on the banks of the River Seine and is definitely at the top of the list of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Paris is known for so many things, from gastronomic wonders to the Eiffel Tower to the Artists' Quarter – the City of Light has everything to offer every kind of traveller.
And when it comes to hotels, variety is the name of the game. Despite the idea that Paris is NOT cheap, there are actually many excellent affordable hotels abound in the city. Whatever your budget may be, Paris will surely have something to offer. Why don't you take a look at our list of the best cheap Paris hotels?
Hotel de Nice
The Hotel de Nice is a charming budget hotel that is centrally located and provides excellent access for all that Paris has to offer. All rooms are comfortable, clean, nicely furnished (some say a little quirky) and come equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and free wireless. Hotel de Nice has many excellent reviews and an outstanding location so we recommend that you book well in advance.
Hotel Gabriel Issy-Paris
Located only 15 minutes by train from the centre of Paris, Hotel Gabriel Issy-Paris is a perfect affordable option for leisure and also business travellers. Facilities at Hotel Gabriel Issy-Paris include 24-Hour front desk, gym, heating, air conditioning, luggage storage and free wireless Internet.
Hotel De la Cite Rougemont
A short walk to Grands Boulevards Metro station and only a twenty minute walk to the main tourist attractions, the Hotel De la Cite Rougemont is a quiet two-star hotel that is excellent value for money. You will find many reasonable priced restaurants and bars close to the hotel where you can relax after a busy day sightseeing in Paris.
Hotel International
The International Hotel is situated close to Goncourt station on the Paris Metro and offers guests clean rooms that are a little on the small size. Staff at the International Hotel are friendly, speak english and provide a geniune service. Free wireless Internet and a helpful 24-hour reception are available.
Hotel De Paris Montmartre
Close to shops, department stores, cafes, nice restaurants and bars, the Hotel de Paris is a great budget hotel situated in the city centre of Paris. Guest rooms are very clean, comfortable and are a little larger than most budget or two-star hotels in Paris. The english speaking staff at the De Paris Montmartre Hotel are friendly and are very helpful.
Hotel Cabourg
The Cabourg Hotel is centrally located within walking distance of the Montmartre and Pigalle districts, which has a range of entertainment options as well as bars and lovely restaurants. Facitities at Hotel Cabourg include multilingual staff, 24-Hour reception and luggage storage.
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Since we last published a list of 12 state legislators to watch in January 2012, we've seen one legislator rocket to national stardom, two abruptly, and voluntarily, leave politics altogether and the rest continue to soldier on in the political trenches.
Our most prescient choice of a rising star was Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, a Democrat, who attracted national attention when she held an 11-hour filibuster against a bill that would have curbed abortions in the state. She succeeded in running out the clock and killing the measure, but the GOP-backed bill later won passage in a special session. Although she lost the policy fight, the dramatic filibuster raised Davis' profile so much that she has parlayed that attention into a gubernatorial run in 2014—a campaign that is sure to excite grassroot Democrats and national donors, but which remains an uphill climb in a solidly Republican state.
Another member of our list who's running for governor in 2014 is South Carolina state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, a Democrat. It will be his second go-round, having lost by a surprisingly narrow margin to now Republican Gov. Nikki Haley in 2010. The race is considered competitive, at least for a Republican-held governorship in a strongly red state.
When we put Democratic state Rep. Darrin Williams of Arkansas on our list, he was poised to become the state's first African-American speaker. But in 2012, the GOP won control of both chambers of the legislature, so that career trajectory was short-circuited. Instead, Williams joined other Democrats in supporting a more moderate Republican alternative as speaker and was rewarded with a variety of leadership roles.
In Florida, House Speaker Will Weatherford, a Republican, will be term-limited out of the chamber at the end of 2014. But it's been an eventful two years in the speaker's chair. Most notably, Weatherford successfully derailed an attempt by GOP Gov. Rick Scott to expand Medicaid. He also spearheaded legislation to help the University of Florida create an online bachelor's degree program. It launches this month.
Meanwhile, two of our 12 chosen legislators decided to leave politics on their own terms. One is former Republican state Rep. John Kriesel of Minnesota, who lost both legs to a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq. He won an upset victory in a Democratic-leaning state House district. But his maverick stances—a willingness to consider some taxes, opposition to some GOP-backed budget cuts and his support for same-sex marriage—put him at odds with Republican leaders. In March 2012, he announced that he would not seek another term. "My children asked me not to," he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "I could not look them in the eye and say that after all they sacrificed, after me being gone for so long, I wouldn't quit." Since then, Kriesel has written a well received memoir. He has a job counseling veterans, does guest host gigs on a local radio show and coaches elementary school football.
The other legislator from our list to leave office is Republican state Rep. Dan Winslow of Massachusetts, who resigned his seat in mid-2013 to become a senior executive with software company Rimini Street Inc. After becoming a rare Republican star in an overwhelmingly Democratic legislature, Winslow ran in the special election primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated when John Kerry became secretary of state. Winslow finished a distant third.
More than anything, Winslow says, his decision to return to the private sector came down to money. The Senate campaign saddled him with a six-figure debt, and "with three tuitions to pay, my wife and I realized that I would need to take a pass" on an open attorney general's seat that was coming up in 2014. "I don't know what the future holds, but I hope it's public service in Massachusetts—with no more tuitions."


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Description of problem:
When I use "Open" link from Tools->Downloads, Firefox doesn't open OO documents (tested with writer). After investigation I discovered that it calls (for example):
/usr/lib/ooo-1.1/program/soffice.bin //home/szpak/foo.doc (spied on using htop)
In some applications (e.g. OpenOffice-1.1.3-11.5.0) this couse that app closes automatically, because it doesn't find specified file.
After downgrade to firefox-1.0.3 and install nightly build (20050518) it still happens.
It's possible that "//" is intended and it's problem with OO, but I haven't found that bug.
From Nautilus OO is called with "normal" path with one slash ("/").
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Download some OO (tested with writer) document
2. Call "Open" from "Downloads" (CTRL-Y)
Actual Results: OO closes after splash screen.
Expected Results: OO should open document.
Additional info:
Fedora Core 3 is now maintained by the Fedora Legacy project for security
updates only. If this problem is a security issue, please reopen and
reassign to the Fedora Legacy product. If it is not a security issue and
hasn't been resolved in the current FC5 updates or in the FC6 test
release, reopen and change the version to match.
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In FC5 (currently Firefox 220.127.116.11 and OO 2.0.2) document is opened as:
/usr/lib/openoffice.org2.0/program/swriter.bin -writer file:///home/szpak/foo.doc
and it works properly.
I don't know if it worked in FC4 (I haven't used it)
Closing the bug.


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This is the time to try some Spark Sudoku. I present you two puzzles(Rules of Spark Sudoku). Do not forget to use number from 1 to 8.
The printable files PDF.
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Solution : spark_4_6_00005_sol.pdf
The printable files PDF.
Puzzle : spark_4_6_00006.pdf
Solution : spark_4_6_00006_sol.pdf
As I told you, this is the only place on the web that you can find these puzzles. If you like Spark Sudoku why not buying my book Spark Sudoku Challenge ? You will be happier and everyone will envy you.
You could also try a more complex version the Super Spark Sudoku in my book Super Spark Sudoku Challenge. This variant is a little bit larger so you need to use numbers from 1 to 12. I am going to publish new Super Spark puzzles soon (right now you could try the old ones - look in menu).
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One day, you get a letter in the mail from the IRS, hoping to discover a tax refund in the envelope. You carefully read the letter stating that your tax return has been selected for examination. In other words, your tax return is being audited. You're thinking the nightmare of filing taxes hasn't ended. However, tax audits come in different types and forms. Read on to learn about IRS tax audits and discover how to handle them.
Tax Audit: The Basics
A tax audit is a formal examination conducted by the IRS to verify information or uncover fraud and inaccurate tax returns. The IRS selects tax returns to examine both randomly and intentionally. If the audit is selected randomly, the IRS will simply take a closer look to make sure all information are accurate. The IRS will intentionally audit certain tax returns if there are issues, errors, or possible frauds in reporting the tax return.
The IRS sends out audit notification letters by mail for the following several reasons: (1) you have a balance due, (2) you are due a larger or smaller refund, (3) the IRS has questions about your tax return, (4) the IRS needs to verify your identity, (5) the IRS needs additional information, (6) the IRS changed your tax return, or (7) the IRS needs to notify you of delays in processing your return.
Tax audits can be broken down into four different types:
How To Handle Your Tax Audit
For all types of audits, the IRS begins the audit process by sending a notification letter to the taxpayer. If you've received a notification letter, you should first read the letter carefully. The letter should contain important information, such as the reason why your tax return is being examined, specific steps to follow, and a deadline to reply.
Then, prepare yourself to resolve the issue by researching the law and gathering information. Don't feel rushed to contact the IRS to respond to the letter. Any information you give to the IRS may be used against you. If you need more time to gather information or prepare yourself to respond, you can submit a written request to the IRS by fax or mail to get a one-time 30-day extension. However, if you've received a "Notice of Deficiency" in the mail, the IRS won't grant you an extension.
There are three possible ways of concluding an audit. First, an audit can conclude without making any changes. In this case, the IRS accepts the documents or information you've submitted, which results in no change to your tax return. Second, the IRS can propose a change to your tax return, and you may agree to those changes. Third, you may disagree with the proposed change made by the IRS and request a conference with an IRS manager to challenge its assessment.
Taxpayer Rights
Taxpayers have the right to know what steps to take to comply with the tax laws. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights requires the IRS to provide taxpayers with clear explanations of the laws. There are several rights, which apply to tax audits as well. The IRS informs its employees and the taxpayers that the taxpayers have the following basic rights:
Be Prepared for Your Tax Audit: Call a Tax Attorney
Some tax audits can be simple and some can be extremely complicated. Tax audit representation is necessary only if you're charged with penalties or a possible crime. So before responding to the IRS, you should first analyze the status of your tax return and determine what steps to take to resolve the matter. If you've received a tax audit notification, you're best off contacting an experienced tax lawyer near you.
Contact a qualified tax attorney to help you navigate your federal and/or state tax issues.


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Known for delivering an outstanding guest experience, Holiday Inn Express of Newton, NJ, is the hotel of choice while visiting the Newton Sparta area! You'll love our newly renovated lobby and breakfast area offering extra seating with an open air concept.
Start your day with our complimentary HOT continental breakfast offering many options and features our Pancake Machine. We are located just 6 miles from Sussex County Fairgrounds which is home to the annual NJ State Fair Farm and Horse Show. We are minutes away from area businesses such as Selective Insurance, Thorlabs, and Atlantic Health Systems Hospital. Beautiful Sussex County has much to offer our guests.
Visit a local winery or play a round of golf at Farmstead Golf and Country Club. Not too far away is the Mountain Creek Waterpark and Crystal Springs Resort. You can take in a minor league baseball game at Skylands Stadium or simply stroll down the streets of Historic Downtown Newton which boasts many shops and restaurants. Families can also explore Space Farms Zoo & Museum, Kittatiny State Park, Swartswood State Park or see a show at The Historic Newton Theatre in downtown Newton. Take in a hike or swim at nearby state park or visit Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum, an amazing geological mystery.
Whatever brings you to beautiful Sussex County, we know you'll stay smart at the Holiday Inn Express of Newton, NJ.
- Black-out Shades
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- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- In-room Safe
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- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
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- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
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- Work Desk with Lamp
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- Power Converter Available
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- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
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- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
- Kids Eat Free
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
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- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Treadmill
- Elliptical Machines
- Free Weights
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
Added Value
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- Storage Space Available
Hotel Details
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Newton, New Jersey 07860
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 21
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- Guest Rooms
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- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Exercise Facility
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- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 1
Accessible Hotel Areas
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- Accessible Guest Rooms
- Business Center
- Meeting Room
- Exercise Facility
Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
- Accessible Self Parking
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- Ramp Access
- Portable Bathtub Seats
- Closed Caption TVs
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
- Communication Kits with Visual Alarms
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- Service animals are permitted in the hotel.
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- Number of Floors: 3
- Total Number of Rooms: 79
- Number of Suites: 26
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 79
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 4
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I had the very real pleasure to talk to the Somerton and Frome Labour Party tonight about my role in the Mendip District Council.
It was a pleasure to follow the report from the Labour Conference. The representative gave an excellent report.
It is so obvious that housing is a key priority for local people, I outlined the changes in government policy and the housing strategy adopted by Mendip Council.
I really struggle to understand how this government's policy on housing is anything other than short-sighted ill thought out policy.
The affordability of housing is a key issue.
It is clear that housing is a key policy in family life, a public health policy and for safe secure communities.
So how can setting rates of social housing at 80% of market rents couple his with short term tenancies and with very few new new social homes being built, couple this with a housing boom that affects affordability then far from a rebalanced housing sector the government has failed to make housing affordable, a key cost of living cost.
There is a definite requirement to licence and has an accreditation scheme for private landlords.
Also councils should borrow money to build council houses once again, direct action to tackle the housing shortage.
I also detailed the social problems that the governments welfare reforms? I am seeing many issues presenting themselves to me as a councillor from the Bedroom tax through to indebtedness from increased costs of council tax increases.
Nationally we are seeing increasing numbers of people turning to food banks with 356,000 people receiving emergency food. Labour members are looking into he local situation.
It is good to see the Labour Party is looking at policies to tackle payday lenders and promoting credit unions.
I also advised the Labour Party that I have questioned the Conservative leader of Mendip Council about the lack of gender balance of the cabinet, can it be justifiable that in 2013 no female councillor is represented at the key board of he Council?
Also I told Labour Party members of my opinion that is was unacceptable to raise councillor allowances at a time of a cost of living crisis, I am even opposed to reviewing allowances. I personally give 14% of my allowance to community groups. I cannot think it acceptable not to do so.
I have agreed to visit the Somerton and Frome Labour Party at each of heir meeting to report MDC matters.


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The Oregon series and Dakota series from Garmin can display true Ordnance Survey maps on a high resolution colour screen that come on micro SD cards purchased (in most cases) separately. The Dakota 20 with full country mapping and Oregon 450 with full country mapping come with a micro SD card in the box. Simply load the card behind the batteries and you have full 1:50,000 scale Landranger Mapping for the whole of England, Wales and Scotland. Other titles, i.e. Garmin GB Discoverer are available for each national park that have 1:25,000 scale Explorer Mapping that give you greater detail, wall and fence lines, tracks other than Rights of Way . All these titles have routable roads down to street level for all the country. So you can navigate on the hill and the road! And there are points of interest such as banks, lodges etc shown also. Check out further details in our Digital Mapping Section.
It is not only Garmin GPS that display Ordnance Survey maps on the screen. TheMemory Map Adventurer 2800 can also do this. It is preloaded with Memory Map's 1:50,000 Landranger mapping for the British National Parks though unlike Garmin Discoverer there is no routable roads mapping with this. It is possible to download other maps into the Adventurer 2800 from Memory Map via a PC. Routes work very differently to Garmin GPS units - with the Adventurer 2800 routes can be entered by tapping on the displayed map at required points using the supplied stylus pen. Users of Memory Map on the PC will find the functions on the GPS very similar. It is effectively a portable version!
Some of the models from Garmin can show topographical maps and street-level roads when used in conjunction with a Garmin DVD, Topo GB purchased separately or individual pre-programmed Topo cards, also available from ourselves. The DVD has topographical data for Great Britain which is split into rectangular areas or 'tiles' - see the two pictures below. A number of tiles can be downloaded to the GPS depending on the memory size of the unit and the density of contour lines (steep or gentle countryside). Typically each tile occupies 6-8MB. We currently sell two units which are compatible: the Vista HCX and Venture HC but with the latter memory is limited to a fixed internal 24MB and does not have a card slot for extra memory. The Vista HCX does have card slot for a micro SD card which of course will allow much higher map storage (A 2GByte card is required to accept all the data from the Topo GB DVD) or pre-programmed Topo cards. The contour interval is down to 10m when zoomed in but greater when looking at a larger area such as a whole mountain for example. Non-mapping models will show waypoints and your position and maybe points of interest but no contour information. Check out further details in our Digital Mapping Section.
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system consisting of 24 satellites which circle the earth transmitting radio signals. A GPS receiver picking up these signals can use them to determine its position anywhere on the earth.
Most GPS receivers are now accurate to 5m or better in the horizontal plane but a little more in the vertical plane. (Prior to 1/5/2000 the US Government, which owns and operates the system, deliberately introduced errors known as Selective Availability. This has now been turned off.). The introduction of the WAAS (U.S.) and EGOS (European) systems enable increased accuracy to better than 3m for 95% of the time. Here a system of satellites and ground stations correct for inaccuracy caused by GPS satellite orbit and clock drift plus signal delays caused by the atmosphere and the ionosphere. This system is not fully active yet in all parts of the world, i.e. where there are no ground stations WAAS is active but cannot correct for the described errors, e.g. South America. In these situations the GPS accuracy will be about 15m or 50 feet.
GPS receivers rely on radio signals from satellites and so require line of sight to at least 4 satellites. Some materials such as glass, tent fabric, etc. are radio transparent others such as mountains, dense tree cover or buildings are not. This means that in certain situations you may have trouble getting reception and hence a location, however in general unless you're in a very deep valley, or lost in tropical rain forest this should't be too much of a problem.
What follows is a description of functions which many GPS units have but it will vary between models. So please consult with us to ensure that the model you are considering has exactly what you want. GPS units are always evolving and latest designs approach the needs of customers in different ways.
1. Your position. Generally you can select whether the output is in the form of latitude and longitude, or in some other co-ordinate system such as OS-GB, i.e. Ordnance Survey co-ordinates. Most units include foreign co-ordinate and datum settings for use abroad but this needs to be checked out when selecting a GPS.
2. Bearings and distances to other points. They give you bearings and distances to other points (waypoints) stored in memory. These may be points that you've previously visited (the location of which you stored when you were there) or they may be points you need to get to (the co-ordinates for which you've entered from a map or downloaded from a digital mapping package such as Memory Map).
3. Speed and direction. Once you start moving, the GPS can tell you your speed and direction of travel, and will also give you an estimate of the time it will take to reach a given destination at your current speed. Products such as the Vista HCX and Oregon 450 have an electronic compass. The compass will function when you are stood still rather than requiring you to walk forward.
4. Route following. Routes can be created in a variety of ways and this has been approached in a different way by some recent models on the market. Traditionally the users of Garmin GPS units have created routes by selecting points one by one from a menu of waypoints which has been built up by the user. The route can be named and several can be saved for future use, selected when required then followed. When Memory Map digital mapping came along, users were then able to create routes on their PC screen and download them via a serial or USB cable.
5. On screen mapping. GPS units are broadly split into 2 groups: non-mapping ones that simply show your position and nearby waypoints on a basic position page; and mapping ones which will have the capability of displaying maps which are either pre-installed, downloaded from a PC or available on memory cards. Examples of non-mapping GPS are eTrex H and Venture HC. Garmin mapping GPS that we stock are Vista HCX and Oregon 450 . The Vista HCX can use the Garmin Topo maps whereas the Oregon series of GPS have the ability to display true Ordnance Survey maps on the screen. The Dakota 20 with full country mapping 1:50,000 scale Landranger Mapping for the whole of England, Wales and Scotland. Other titles can be purchased such as each National Park at 1:25,000 scale.
6. Tracklogs. The GPS can create a track or breadcrumb trail of where you are walking or traveling as you go along. This can be used to return you to your start point, be converted to a route for repeat use or uploaded to a PC for use there.
7. Turn by turn road navigation. A mapping GPS will be required for this. The Vista HCX has routing capability which means that when loaded with Garmin Auto-Navigation Kits, or the Topo products mentioned above, they provide turn by turn directions (arrow indicators and bleeps) when traveling on the road. The Oregon series is also capable of providing turn by turn directions when loaded with the appropriate maps (see 5 above).
8. Altitude. GPS units using satellites alone need 4 satellite signals or more to give you an elevation reading, i.e. your height above sea level. The accuracy of this is less than the horizontal accuracy of the GPS and will depend on the satellite positions. The Vista HCX and Oregon series have a built in barometric altimeter working on air pressure. This is more accurate if the reading is adjusted accordingly when you are at known heights such a mountain summit. This will calibrate out pressure changes which have been caused by the weather.
Most of the current hand held receivers using 2 AA batteries will run for at least 20hrs continuous use. And since it only takes about a minute for the GPS to get a fix this equates into a lot of fixes if all you need to do is find out your current position. Typically GPS units with larger screens to illuminate will consume battery power quicker so check out all the details of the unit you are considering.
If you've mastered mobile phones and TV remote controls then you can master one of these, but if digital watches drive you round the twist you'd best stick to a map and compass.
If you want to use a GPS just to tell you where you are or to enter waypoints from a map or at your location then the answer is no!
You will need a PC and suitable cable if you wish to download mapping from Topo GB or download routes from Memory Map. Many GPS units (3 from ourselves) include a USB cable for connection.
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Howard Stern has hinted that he could sign a new contract with Sirius XM Satellite Radio once his current deal expires in 2015.
The DJ joined the satellite radio company in 2006, after a long period of having his show frequently censored on terrestrial radio.
Stern recently told Billboard that he would like to continue working with Sirius XM beyond 2015.
"There's no reason to leave. It's pretty f**king great," he said. "They're adapting. They understood from the beginning that content was the thing that was going to drive this model."
The star continued: "It's not enough to be a music service… Radio guys have a very limited range and view. We're saying, 'Come to the party, we'll give you football, music, and more'.
"Could you, after having Sirius XM, go back to listening to terrestrial radio? Could you ever go back to listening to all of the commercials? I knew I could do a lot of business with satellite and that we could really change things.
"I got extra bold and said, 'I think we'll take XM. We'll gobble their ass up, too'. When I met with XM, I said, 'I think whichever one of you hires me will end up winning'. Sirius believed me, and I don't think XM did."
Stern added that he remains grateful to his radio audience for following him to Sirius XM eight years ago.
"I'll give you an analogy. When I was in high school I was a really s**tty student. But my father said, 'If you go to college, I'll pay for it'," he added.
"I graduated [from Boston University] magna cum laude, and you know why? Because someone was paying for school. How dare I be that arrogant?
"The idea that the audience pays to hear it, I feel more of an obligation to deliver a great show and to evolve, to make my show new every day, and to find new talent and create new channels."
Sirius XM will pay tribute to Stern with a special concert tonight (January 31) in honour of his 60th birthday. Jimmy Kimmel will host the celebration, and Steven Tyler is slated to perform.


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An acrylic plastic bathtub has a dull appearance if it becomes dirty, but you can clean it and restore its shine. Soap scum and mineral deposits cover the surface of the bathtub and walls after repeated use. The resulting buildup creates a scaly film. Clean the tub and walls thoroughly to remove the buildup and restore its original brilliance. Clean the bathtub on a regular basis to maintain its shine.
Step 1
Wipe all surfaces of the bathtub and walls with a cloth soaked in white distilled vinegar.
Step 2
Scrub the walls and the tub with a non-abrasive pad and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive pads or cleaners. If the surface is scratched, it will become marred and dull.
Step 3
Apply vinegar to stubborn soap scum or rings directly. Allow it to sit for two to three minutes, then scrub the area with a cloth or non-abrasive pad.
Step 4
Mix 1 cup water and 1 cup chlorine bleach to kill mold. Dip a dry cloth in the mixture and pat it on areas where mold is present. If heavy mold is present, dampen the mold with water to prevent it from becoming airborne during cleaning. Wear a mask and gloves and remove mold with a stiff brush. Apply bleach to the areas where mold is removed.
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Rinse the bathtub thoroughly. Rinse the tub and walls daily, and clean it at least once a week to prevent heavy soap scum buildup.


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Content Marketing: The missing piece in your brand
Top real estate agents round out their brand and attract more clients with sharp, insightful content marketing. Yes, your clients want the house of their dreams or the best price from the market. But how they feel about the most important transaction of their financial lives depends on how much they trust YOU, the person who got them there.
Put yourself in the client's shoes. Choosing a real estate agent is a high-stakes choice. Finding a good one can be even harder: the market for real estate agents is fragmented and information-poor. Beyond personal recommendations and the reputation of your brokerage, they have very little to go on. Good talent is hard to assess and hard to find.
Luckily for them, you exist. Their perfect real estate agent, worthy of their trust and ready to shepherd them deftly through the process. But how do they find you?
This is where content marketing comes in. Your content marketing provides an insight into your individual values and expertise. An ad can raise name recognition. Content marketing can build trust.
The choice to do content marketing as a realtor is an easy one. Here's the what, where/when, and how of doing it right…
The What: Finding a topic niche
A memorable, trustworthy brand stands for one thing. The part of our brains responsible for trust is old and simple: Nuance is the enemy. If you are the real estate agent who understands young families, a piece on trends in nightlife doesn't build trust, even though yes, some young parents might be dying to escape for a night of drinking and dancing.
How to choose your topic? Pick something that excites you, that you know like the back of your hand or enjoy researching. If someone asked your friends a question on this topic, your friends would direct them to you.
There are three main areas to consider as you brainstorm topics:
1. Location: Features of neighborhoods, like trends in price and demographics, trends in local businesses, trends in schools and public services, and features attractive to kids and pets
2. Property: Architectural and lot features, like trends in floorplans, trends materials and finishes, trends in grounds and landscaping, and trends by room: e.g. "the modern kitchen"
3. Décor: Interior design trends, by room and by style – because your clients' imaginations are hungry for inputs as they picture each property as their home
Sound like you could write a book on these topics? Good! Just take a leaf out of Charles Dickens' and serialize…
The Where/When: Reaching potential clients
Your content marketing will only be effective if it reaches potential clients. Wherever you post your piece: your LinkedIn, your Medium, your Facebook, your personal website – make sure that: (1) Your piece links to your website at the bottom (or otherwise directs potential clients to your contact information), (2) You share a link to your piece on all of your social media as soon as you post it.
One practice that's not recommended is emailing full content marketing pieces out to your contacts. You want your piece to be shared, not spam.
To that effect, how often is too often? And how many posts do you need to make a difference?
The key here is regularity. Post once a week, once every two weeks, once a month, or even once a quarter. If you can, always post on the same day of the week. If you're feeling inspired to write multiple pieces at once, save them up and post them at intervals so that each piece can make its own splash.
The How: Finding your voice
You've got a topic and a place to post: Does your actual writing matter? Yes. How you write content marketing pieces is the most important part of building trust in your brand.
The most important part of your piece is the headline and featured photo. Most people who see the piece will only notice the headline and photo. Some who like them both will decide to read the piece. Choose something snappy and clear: this is not the place for nuance.
For the rest of the piece, put yourself in your clients' shoes. Are they looking for reassuring professionalism? For cheeky dishing on trends? Make sure the voice of the piece is appropriate for the audience you're looking for.
Good content marketing is the best way to build trust in your brand before meeting potential clients in person.
This article was originally published here.


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One thing I learned is I was hardly (scandal!) the only man (and the occasional woman) to flirt with the seventeen to twenty-two year-old nubile baristas.
I love listening to flirting almost as I love flirting itself. Because we are verbal, biological creatures, it is my observation that some of the best saucy dialog comes from flirting. If it's one thing I do so very much love, it's saucy dialog.
Here's some recent dialog from the coffee shop:
"God, I need some coffee, badly."Delicious, I tell you.
"Oh? How badly do you need the coffee?"
"Very badly."
"I think the price of coffee has gone up today."
"What? No, it didn't."
"Yes, twenty dollars a cup."
"Get out."
"Do you want the coffee or not?"
"For twenty dollars, I want a lot of coffee."
"We have free refills if you drink it at the shop."
"I bet."
"Would you like a muffin with your coffee too?"
"Only if it has butter on it."
"I can melt some butter."
"I'm sure you can."
In this era of run amok political correctness, some people avoid flirting even when offered the opportunity, and this is a shame. For the barista and her regular customer, the exchange, which descended into thinly veiled innuendo, left each with a smile on their face.
Flirting. Mostly it's harmless, sometimes it's not (such as the time I wooed The Wife Unit). I feel flirtatious dialog is sometimes the best dialog. We're born to flirt. Some of us are good at it, some of us are not, but regardless, a good pair of flirts makes dialog come alive.
Give me flirty dialog!


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|First dance by Carfax, Ruth, Richard, Pete, Lin, David B and Jane dance some High Badby, with Pat pointing out where the top is.
|Who says we can't get our lines straight!
More Photos and a video
|Month of May danced out for the first time - on May 1st too!
|We can do straight lies with sticks too!
|They may be small, but they can fly, Roger, Jane, Glynn, David B, Pat and Richard at Woburn Sands.
|Dancing in the dark at Stoke Goldington as guests of Stony Steppers
Below, Ruth enjoying dancing Trunckles
|The pleasures of dancing on the small square at the Lamb, watched by host Ivor, and the brazier made out of a washing machine drum.
|Above, the jam session in the pub, with lots of greasy fingers


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|After school, the fountain
|... why not
|Oops, the authority
|just a warning.
The Magic of the Cities.
Zen promotes the rediscovery of the obvious, which is so often lost in its familiarity and simplicity. It sees the miraculous in the common and magic in our everyday surroundings. When we are not rushed, and our minds are unclouded by conceptualizations, a veil will sometimes drop, introducing the viewer to a world unseen since childhood. ~ John Greer
|After school, the fountain
|... why not
|Oops, the authority
|just a warning.
I love these pictures....children are wonderful. Wish I could do the same :)
Tomas muy divertidas!
Y porque las autoridades siempre están para interrumpir nuestras sonrisas?
Un gran abrazo y buen findi!
I suppose the kids were having too much fun. Or something. It must have been a hot day and the policeman was in no mood to play.
Why spoil the fun?! You do such interesting things with your photos...wish I was there with you so you could give me some lessons!! Have a good week-end!
I feel the same as Kate. Such unique quality, texture, composition, depth, innovation in your images. Quite exceptional. I'd love to hear you talk about how you achieve this. This is a wonderful series.
Bellas y divertidas imagenes. Gran foto historia.
Love your serie
its fantastic :)))
Have a wonderful weekend
Excellent series!
Nice! Beautiful shoots.
Life is sometimes fascinating... :)
What a wonderful story! Your images are beautiful and capture the emotion.
A wonderful series of photos of an amazing water fountain!


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Settlement Agreements were formally know as Compromise Agreements, they are a form of agreement where the employee agrees not to take any action against an employer in return for some consideration such as a payment. They are fairly common nowadays with many redundancies requiring the signing of such an agreement prior to payment.
We advise employees on the meaning of the terms in their agreement and on areas that may be improved upon. We highlight any details that should be clarified prior to signing and will look after the whole process from signing to payment.


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In a perfect world, we would all get along with our families. But here in reality, family is, well, family. Especially during the holidays. It's an emotionally charged time when we're expected to be on our best behavior and generous with gifts. But as soon as someone says the wrong thing, long-held grudges come to the surface. To help you avoid this, we tapped Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson, assistant professor in psychiatry at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, for some advice on what not to bring up at the dinner table this season.
1. How Much Something Cost
Let's say your brother just bought a home in a fancy new high rise. Naturally, you'd want to know what it cost. But just as it's nosy to ask about someone's salary, it's rude to ask how much they paid for their home (or anything else), says Vinson. "That's a really personal question to shy away from, as it can tell a lot about someone's status" and potentially cause resentment. If someone feels comfortable discussing it, they'll say so. Otherwise let it be.[embed width=650
2. What Makes You Angry
You'd think most people wouldn't need a reminder not to dredge up old baggage. But it happens constantly, says Vinson, especially when it's money-related. There may be anger over an outstanding loan or someone may feel mad about co-signing a sibling's mortgage. Whatever the issue, aim to discuss it in private and at a time when you can speak clearly.
3. Your Children's Allowance
Discussing your children's allowance seems like a harmless enough topic, but issues around kids and how much they're getting may cause other family members to look at you differently. They may not agree with your approach or wonder why you have enough to open a trust fund but not give a loan. "This is a big parent decision that's up to them," Vinson says, but while the holidays are a good time to discuss your children's allowance with your partner, it's best to do it away from extended family, who are likely to judge.
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|At the opening of Mid Valley Uniqlo store wearing tee from Topshop, cardie and sprayed on pants from F21, chelsea boots from Seed and bag from Adidas
I think everybody knows by now that I have quit my stable pay job and now working as a freelancer. It's not as easy as it seems. This is not like Carrie Bradshaw writing a column in The New York Star while hitting the A-list parties in Manolo Blahnik strappy sandals! Okay maybe some part of it is quite similar (writing, parties, my painful pointy toe boots) but this is definitely much harder than that. There are times when I feel like I'm being pulled in 30 different directions every single day.
I began to appreciate nine-to-five regular jobs where you might have to stay back sometimes but no one will bother you with phone calls and emails at night and during the weekends. With events and parties that I sometimes have to RSVP simply because it is a "friend of a friend thing" and constant reminders from like five different people about my deadlines, I get really exhausted and I honestly believe that I haven't really worked this hard my whole life.
But it's a choice. I choose my choice... so here I am. Not to say that I am stuck with it but I seriously have to make it work. I'm still adjusting to this whole idea of working from home (and sometimes Starbucks at Sungei Wang as it is less crowded there), managing my time, sticking to my deadlines and dressing up in 15 minutes because I'm always running late for events and parties. Discipline is crucial and I realized that there are just so may rules I have to set for myself. I'm not very much of an "in control person" as my life has always been a huge giant mess. I guess it's time for a change. You know what people say about change. It's always good for you.
I'm in the final year of my twenties. That's just how old I am. I remember starting this blog way back then when I was just 26 with very regular updates even though there wasn't much to write about back then. Now that I have this life, the life that I 'kinda' always wanted for myself, I just can't find the time to share it with all of you here. Yeah, all of you 14 followers of Fash-un-able. Ha-ha!
Well I guess that's just the way the cookie crumbles. Things can only get worse before they get better. I want to update this blog more regularly but it's been like a promise that I can't seem to keep. So I won't promise anything but I assure you that something huge is coming this way. It is still in a very early stage of progress but it is definitely something. I will let you know. Soon I hope. In the meantime, follow me on Instagram where the updates are more regular and the photos are more current. @hannef83. See you there!
Song playing inside my head: Smashing Pumpkins' My Love Is Winter The rest here