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Introducing The Art of Soulful Living
For over 20 years, Rituals has been helping you find happiness in the smallest of things. And today we're taking your journey to personal wellbeing a step further, by introducing The Art of Soulful Living.
For over 20 years, Rituals has been helping you find happiness in the smallest of things. And today we're taking your journey to personal wellbeing a step further, by introducing The Art of Soulful Living.
With complexion-nourishing nutrients, this quick and tasty salad is ideal for a healthy lunch or delicious side.
Whether devoured as a romantic treat or you just want to up your brunch game, these trending soufflé pancakes are sure to wow.
Ready for 2024 to be the year you make smart, sustainable decisions? Here's our tips on how to do just that.
Welcome to our monthly series, "My Soulful Life". Through 13 life-affirming questions – inspired by the points on The Art of Soulful Living compass - we ask one luminary we admire to reflect on and reveal their true self.
Start the day right thanks to these sweet yet fresh overnight oats with a delicious pistachio crunch.
Packed with vitamins that help keep your skin healthy, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.
From helping Oprah land a movie role to Bernardine Evaristo's Booker Prize win, successful names swear by manifesting. Writer Hattie Crisell delves into whether it's really as good as it sounds.
Ever searched for 'the red Rituals'? Or perhaps you're looking for 'the yellow one'? Well look no further, here's your complete guide to our Classic Collections.
We are celebrating our two-year B Corp™ anniversary. Here's the lowdown on what that means and how we got there.
This month we're exploring another compass point: Authenticity. Here we reveal the benefits of bringing more awareness into your life, plus how to make it happen...
Plant-based and packed with taste – if you need some dinner inspiration, here are five meat- and dairy-free dishes you should try.
Struggling to pack protein into your diet? Here's a vegetarian breakfast, snack and shake you can fit into any day, that are all high in protein.
We strive to support wellbeing, not just for our customers - but communities all over the world. Here's a few ways we've tried to do that this year.
Impress your party guests with these three restaurant-quality small bites, the perfect canapes for any occasion.
Ever wondered why time flies during vacations but crawls on mundane days? Learn from experts how to slow down time, savour every moment and live life more fully.
With the festive season in full swing, try these easy gratitude practices to help you reflect on the things you're most thankful for. They might reduce your stress levels too…
Bring restaurant quality food to your festive table with this menu by Renaud Goigoux, head chef at Rouhi.
Clever lighting tweaks will instantly create the cosiness we all crave in our homes. And it's super easy to do. We asked the experts how to get it just right.
Love our Private Collection fragrances? We used 4 of your favourite scents as inspiration for these chic mocktails.
Making your bathroom tranquil and spa-like will not only make it look great but will leave you feeling renewed. Here's how to recreate those soothing surroundings at home
Refilled your favourite products and still have empties to spare? It's time to get creative! Here are eight clever ways to re-purpose your pre-loved Rituals items.
Looking for the best Christmas gifts money can buy? Look no further than our comprehensive gift guide with recommendations for family, friends & more
We're planting, protecting or restoring a tree for every refill you buy. Here's where, why and how we are making it happen.
There is something quite calming about being surrounded by nature. With these clever touches, you can bring the natural world into your home so you can be near it every day
As sustainability has become more and more attractive to consumers, it's no surprise some brands are claiming to be 100% sustainable, but are they 100% honest?
It's easy to feel as though your daily gestures don't make a difference, but here's a glance at how your actions feed into the bigger picture.
Be a part of our global gratitude movement... find out how.
Making sure your rooms are as environmentally friendly as possible doesn't have to involve huge change. In fact, smaller, more cost-effective tweaks can have a big impact.
From better sleep to reduced stress and stronger relationships, gratitude can reap many benefits. Try these expert tips to help you get the most of your gratitude journal
From surrounding yourself with objects that spark joy to clever ways to bring a sense of peace, these tips will ensure your living room feels like home.
Looking for an affordable present that is sure to be well received, look no further than our festive edit of the top 10 Christmas presents.
Packed with flavour and spice, this Vietnamese inspired chicken soup is the ultimate winter warmer.
This month, wellbeing expert Deborah Quibell guides you through a series of yoga flows and mindful moments to help feel awake & refreshed
By dedicating specific scents to different parts of your home you can evoke different emotions. Follow our expert tips on how to use home scents to tap into your feelings.
Want an attitude of gratitude but don't have the time to journal? Here are 5 scientifically proven ways to activate it in your daily life.
Joining Rituals can set you on a path to career fulfilment beyond what you can imagine. Intrigued? Our team reveals all.
Swerve the stress of what to have for lunch with this healthy salad recipe you can prep for the whole week.
Confidence is a powerful tool. It can help us tap into our full potential and enhance our overall happiness and wellbeing. But how do we master it? Try these expert tips.
A moreish must-try: Cong you bing scallion pancakes
This World Mental Health Day, we talked to a psychologist from OpenUp about how to balance work and life.
When the worst happens, it can be hard to have hope. Writer Poorna Bell shares how cultivating gratitude helped her eventually find peace after her husband passed away.
Our winter limited edition collection is inspired by the ancient tales of Chinese imperial dragons, discover more about their symbolism and meaning.
Have you unlocked the power of active listening? Improve your relationships and build deeper connections with these expert tips to become a better listener today.
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can help to boost your wellbeing and ignite moments of joy in the everyday. Try these eight easy ways to start practising it now.
With 100 days until Christmas, here's our plan for a stress-free festive countdown with practical tips on how best to prepare and manage your time.
From improving relationships to boosting your health, counting your blessings has plenty of benefits, but how does it work? Here's the science behind it.
Create an interior design that is warming for your soul and good for the planet with our top tips for slow decorating this winter
If we all had zero waste homes, the world would be a much cleaner, greener place. We look into whether it's really achievable and how we can cut down.
Our philosophy, The Art of Soulful Living is brought to life through our compass, that acts as a guide to personal wellbeing. This month, we are focusing on Gratitude, one of the points on our compass. For we see gratitude as something you can learn and that can bring more joy into your life.
Affirmations are a fantastic way to build a happier, more positive outlook. Reset your intentions with this expert guide and 11 affirmations you can try today.
Craving that summer holiday feeling? Try these top interior design tips to bring those holiday vibes into your home decor and create a relaxing, mood-boosting space.
Animals don't need to suffer so we can feel good – here are all the reasons why we're against animal testing.
From mental and emotional wellbeing, to looking after your body and promoting wellness at work, we've tapped experts for the ultimate guide to 360 wellbeing.
Some things are just better made at home. With only four ingredients you can whip up these delicious vegan ice lollies with fruity fresh pomegranate.
Our new series is designed to optimise your life. This month, meditation expert Deborah Quibell guides you through a collection of meditations to help you get more done.
5 Rituals employees followed 5 rules for a week. Let's see if they've boosted their positivity for good.
What is happiness? And importantly, how can we capture those warm feelings of contentment to feel happier every day? A new wave of happiness experts may have the answers.
Our innovative Mind Oasis is a place to recharge your mind and meditate away your stress. We put it to the test.
This zesty, citrus, salad is a treat for your tastebuds, enhancing your energy levels and giving you a burst of Vitamin C. Incorporating Yuzu juice, Japanese basil and the acidic grapefruit, this salad is full of refreshing flavours to cleanse your body and feed your soul.
From energising smoothie bowls to easy overnight oats and low-calorie vegan French toast, try these delicious healthy breakfast ideas to start your day right
We put 13 life-affirming questions to the Tiny Miracles founder
Deliciously satisfying and ready when you need it – try these easy healthy dinner ideas that are perfect for any night of the week. Who said healthy food wasn't tasty?
Regular, constructive, two-way feedback fuels a successful working environment and positive connections with colleagues, but could this 360 approach work for your out of office relationships? Rituals investigates.
Give your dad a luxury treat this Father's Day with our hand-picked presents to suit all budgets.
From living in a shared hut in Mumbai to saving for her own house, this is how Tisha Pardeshi managed to break her own poverty cycle with the help of Tiny Miracles.
Experience a world where East meets West with this refreshing twist on a Spanish classic.
Refreshing, cooling and thirst-quenching, iced tea is the perfect summer drink. Here are three simple recipes to keep you happy and hydrated all summer long.
Making space for moments of positivity is crucial for our wellbeing. That's why we have pulled together a series of bitesize positivity-boosting tips you can try anytime, anywhere
Known as toxic positivity, a "good vibes only" attitude can stop us embracing our negative side but there are some crucial benefits to (sometimes) feeling blue.
Arguably the most thoughtful gift you could give mum this year – follow these recipes to make her a delicious homemade 2-course dinner.
So tasty you'll think it's the real thing, this summer dessert puts overripe bananas to good use.
This month we're exploring another compass point: positivity. Here we reveal the benefits of bringing more awareness into your life, plus how to make it happen...
From saving money to calming anxiety – this is why you need to create and cultivate your own herb garden.
Here we reveal the benefits of bringing more awareness into your life, plus how to make it happen...
Want to reuse your candle jar? Here's four ways you can remove all the wax remnants so you can give that pot a new lease of life.
For a taste sensation that's super easy to make, you can't beat this fruity twist on the traditional Easter egg served with a decadent chocolate sauce.
Almost every culture and religion has a spring cleaning custom, often linked with celebration and gratitude. So how can we recapture that mood in our modern lives, and make mindful moments from the mundane?
Welcome to our monthly series, "My Soulful Life". Through 13 life-affirming questions - inspired by the points on The Art of Soulful Living compass - we'll ask one luminary we admire to reflect on and reveal their true self.
Water is the sacred essence of life every living thing thrives on it. Its benefits go beyond healing the body physically; water has the power to purify our soul as well. But it's not an unlimited resource it's essential that we use nature's gift thoughtfully and with gratitude.
We've rounded up the most calmingingredients around to create this menu that will keep you relaxed by day and promote sleep at night.
Treat your mum, or the mother figure in your life, with our expertly curated edit of gifts for every budget.
You asked, and we answered. Here are our most frequently asked sustainability questions, and all the answers you need to know.
Don't despair if you've already broken your new year goals. Plan a reflection moment instead. You haven't failed, writes Danielle Hine, there's still three quarters of the year to find fulfilment!
Welcome to our monthly series, "My Soulful Life". Through 13 life-affirming questions - inspired by the points on The Art of Soulful Living compass - we'll ask one luminary we admire to reflect on and reveal their true self.
This flavoursome and filling breakfast dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Science shows that falling in love boosts your health and wellbeing, but as Laura Jane Williams explains, you don't actually need to find 'the one' to reap the benefits
We've made a huge commitment to achieving Net-Zero by 2050 and the next ten years are going to be crucial. Here's why and how we're going to reach that finish line.
Awareness is one of the points on The Art of Soulful Living compass. And yet, making space for moments of awareness in your day can seem like another think to check off your to-do list. That is why we have broken awareness down into handy bitesize moments you can try anytime, anywhere.
Discover not one but three hummus recipes. Try your hands at making natural lemon, kalamata olive and sun-dried tomato hummus today.
It's that time of year again. Here are some delicious ways to shake things up this month.
Do you ever feel like a slave to your smartphone? If you're like the average person, you check it 200 times each day. Chances are you're in need of a digital detox.
Always filling your time? Try "niksen", the Dutch art of doing nothing. It could open your mind and boost your happiness.
Welcome to our monthly series, "My Soulful Life". Through 13 life-affirming questions – inspired by the points on The Art of Soulful Living compass - we ask one luminary we admire to reflect on and reveal their true self.
New to baking or short on time? Here's an easy cake recipe that your friends and family are sure to love.
Why not treat your friends and family to a homemade gift this year? Super easy to make, these cookies are a little festive delight.
Discover our expert guide for combining and layering the perfect combination of interior fragrances to create the perfect cosy ambiance.
Unlock the science behind affirmations and find out how to use them to stay positive and healthy.
Origami is the wellbeing trend to try this festive season. From reducing self-judgement to boosting concentration, the mindful art of paper folding is good for you in more ways than one.
Do you love the comfort of a warm cuppa? Great news: it doesn't just taste good, it also provides a host of benefits for mind, body & soul. From green to black to herbal varieties, each tea has its own set of healing properties. We can definitely drink to that.
Mangroves are vital, but don't just take it from us – we spoke to the locals of the Sundarbans about why they need their forests restoring.
We put 13 life-affirming questions to Dee Boomkens, founder of AndBloom.
Birria is a Mexican dish, traditionally made using goat meat. Unsurprisingly, this tender spicy stew only gets better when served in a taco. And because everyone should get a chance to try this delight, we've made you a vegan version. This recipe replaces the meat with different kinds of mushrooms to bring texture to the dish and by leaving it to stew for enough time, it develops a delicious umami flavour that will have everyone reaching for another bite.
It's easy to view joy and happiness as interchangeable, but knowing their differences can be vital when understanding our emotions.
The race is on! We've been planting, protecting or restoring a tree for every refill sold. With just over one month to go, this is how we're doing:
Entertaining? Wow your dinner guests with this delicious vegetarian starter, main and dessert, created by the head chef of Restaurant Rouhi.
Try our vegan twist on this breakfast delight with a blueberry and orange cream topping.
What if the blocker stopping you from leading a joyful life wasn't your bank balance or career frustrations, but just you? Sarah-Jane Corfield-Smith explores how, with a few simple but significant switches, you can truly change the course of your life by creating a more joyful mindset.
Whether you're headed for a run, working from home or unwinding after a busy day, we have the tunes for you
Finding a new fragrance is more than just a matter of personal taste, there's a science to it. Here's how to find your perfect perfume match, and how to get the most out of it
You may think you know cheesecake, but not like this. Treat your dinner guests to this deliciously nutty and creamy, vegan extravaganza
With love as the central point of our Art of Soulful Living compass, here's all the ways you can show your love through flowers
Do dreams mean anything? Can you uncover your subconscious wishes and desires by interpreting your dreams?
Want to show off your culinary skills to your dinner guests? Look no further than this classic Japanese dish with juicy chicken coated in a sweet and salty glaze
From feelings of confidence to comfort, this is the smart way to use fragrance to strengthen your mood
This month our focus is on love. The glue that binds us and that brings peace and joy to the world. Bring it into your life with our deep dive
My Soulful Life: 13 life-affirming questions with ballerina Katharina Nikelski.
Not all salads are born equal, this nourishing and filling dish doesn't just taste great it's calming too.
Ever noticed how some people seem to remain upbeat, regardless of what life throws at them? Optimism is said to be the holy grail of wellbeing, but is it something we can learn?
Ahead of our new Mindfulness for Modern Life Masterclass, meet our expert Ruby Wax. With a master's degree in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy she can help you feel less stressed.
Try this at-home version of Rouhi's iconic miso soup - a dish you won't be able to get enough of.
Discover how to keep hold of the simpler lockdown life we experienced when the world drifted away.
In our monthly feature inspired by The Art of Soulful Living compass, we ask one inspiring person to bare their soul with our 13 life-affirming questions...
Five people from around the world tell us what Pride means to them this year.
This delicious dessert is the perfect combination of crunchy and creamy textures, ideal as a cooling treat during hot summer days.
Having friends over? This quick and easy dish is everything you need to feed and delight your guests.
From celebrating your success to music proven to leave you feeling happy, put a spring in your step with these easy-to-do joy-boosting tips.
In our monthly feature inspired by The Art of Soulful Living compass, we ask one inspiring person to bare their soul with our 13 life-affirming questions...
Plus, he tells us how tragedy set him on a mission to make 1 billion people happy.
Ditch the high seasonal expectations and start savouring the small things.
You could call Serendipity a stroke of luck, a situation where you find good things you weren't looking for. But is there a way to manifest more of it?
In our new monthly feature inspired by The Art of Soulful Living compass, we ask one inspiring person to bare their soul with our 13 life-affirming questions...
Meet Raymond Cloosterman, founder and CEO of Rituals. We talk with him about his inspirations and the journey that led to the company's success.
It's summer, it's BBQ season and it's time to add something new to the table (literally). Try these deliciously smoky chargrilled gems for a healthy summer side dish.
This season, we're celebrating the release of our first ever book, The Book of Rituals. Take a look inside.
Loading up on protein after exercise doesn't have to mean loading up on meat. Recharge your body with this delicious vegan recipe.
Enjoy a sweet but healthy start to your morning that's both nutritious and delicious.
Follow our simple small acts of kindness to put joy out into the world and help make someone happy.
Rituals has pledged to Plant Protect and Restore 5 million trees this year. While we know trees are good for the air and animals that surround them, they are also crucial for soil – an endangered resource that yogi, mystic and visionary Sadhguru says is vital to life.
A life coach's guide to getting self-reflection right and – spoiler alert – it's easier thank you think.
Two experts share their advice for navigating your emotions and keeping your head up during traumatic times.
Treat your taste buds and your body to a delicious banana, chocolate and peanut butter smoothie bowl - loaded with flavour and health-boosting antioxidants.
Take some time out of your day to curl up with our new magazine, packed full of inspiring wellbeing tips, incredible stories and a luxury brochure.
Delicious dishes aren't just for dinner time. This lunch recipe is ready in 15 minutes and is loaded with nutrients to give you a boost of energy.
They're often assumed to be universal moments of joy, but for some, events like Mother's Day can be challenging. Danielle Hine reveals the small acts of reflection that can lead to a greater sense of peace.
Our nightly 8 hours are essential, yet for many they remain a mystery. Tune into our podcast as we talk to sleep experts and learn why sleep is so important.
Wherever you start on our 13 point compass, and however often you consult it, you'll come a step closer to discovering what true happiness means for you.
Packed with spices and nutrients, this delicious dahl is the perfect way to warm yourself up through the last of the winter months.
These little balls of energy are the perfect cure for an afternoon slump.
A classic, reinvented by head chef Renaud Goigoux, this dessert can be served with seasonal fruits and is surprisingly easy to make.
As the cold, gloomy reality of winter looms, the Blue Monday blues can easily creep in. These 8 healthy routines are the perfect remedy.
With the pandemic forcing us all to slow down, record numbers of people are reconsidering their careers. But first you need to reconnect with yourself, say experts, and discover what really gives your life purpose. Here's how…
If you need a helping hand getting into the festive spirit, let us guide you to our expertly curated Christmas Classics Spotify playlist with over 60 incredible tunes.
Have a truly soulful, love-filled, festive season with our guide to a holiday filled with compassion and kindness.
There's nothing like a good game to get everyone in the party mood, pass the time or just break the ice. Here's 10 family friendly games that are guaranteed to have the whole room in stitches.
Candle meditation is a peaceful and surprisingly easy way to connect your body, mind and soul, and to feel calm and happy this festive season.
Tired of your new year's resolutions failing? Try looking back rather than forward. Practicing gratitude has proven health benefits - here's how to start.
The perfect remedy for dark, rainy days, snuggle up with this delicious sweet treat.
Life isn't made up of big moments, it's made up of many small ones. Here we reveal how to find happiness in the mundane.
The heady mix of blood orange, honey and vanilla make a sumptuously seasonal aperitif, while our simple mojito mocktail is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
What to do in November to have a healthy, stress-free December
Brunch menus can be a challenge for vegans, but with this delicious ramen broth with dried shiitakes and oyster mushrooms, they'll feel like the guest of honour.
Frustrated at what you haven't achieved thanks to Covid-19? Excited but overwhelmed by your dreams for 2022? The end of the year is a great time to reflect and plan your next steps with our pick of the most inspiring life manuals.
Winter is a season for wool sweaters, warm beverages, chimney fires, and to cosify your home.
Struggling to feel happy right now? From journaling to sophrology techniques, try our expert tips to awaken joy and hold on to your happiness for longer.
Healthy comfort food does exist with this soul-nourishing recipe that's high in fibre, nutrients and taste.
Slowing down is the key to happiness. But where to begin? Discover these simple routines you can practice daily to help you rediscover the beauty of life.
Vegan, tasty and delicious, these patties are an excellent replacement for a traditional burger.
Have you ever looked around your house and felt overwhelmed at the sheer volume of the stuff you own? If so, we've assembled a few of de-clutter guru Marie Kondo's most important tips here.
From getting the most from your candle and the best spots to put your reed diffuser, to advice about how to scent your room to create an ambiance, you'll want to read this handy guide.
A nutritious lentil dish with ginger and turmeric.
Discover the secrets of fragrance, learn the lingo and understand how to shop for perfumes you'll love, every time.
Want to eat healthier more often? It's all in the art of stocking your pantry.
Set a positive mood for the day and find inner peace by practising mindfulness during your daily commute.
There's no place like home to put you at ease and make you feel good. Here are some practical ways to turn your living space into a living well space.
Have you lost a bit of your creative mojo? Chances are you need to let your inner child out with human rewilding – the new way to do a digital detox.
The power of manifestation allows you to harness the life you (subconsciously) envision and turn it into reality through thought, attraction and belief.
Try this delicious healthy dip recipe, plus explore more recipe ideas to build a wonderful summer picnic feast.
If you're feeling bit groggy when you open your eyes, try incorporating these practical tips into your A.M. for a fresh start to the day.
Enjoy this spicy summer salad and accompanying refreshing mocktail, that's both healthy and delicious.
Spread kindness by lovingly preparing these delicious pancakes, a twist on the classic recipe, to share with friends and family.
Just like most things in life, packing for your holiday should be about the things that are most essential. These guidelines will help you pack mindfully.
Summer is so much more than going on holiday for 2 weeks. The longer warmer days are filled with opportunities to celebrate the season every single moment. To inspire you, we've created a special Spotify playlist that's the perfect soundtrack to a soulful summer—simply push play and start slowing down.
From setting intentions to treating your mind, body and soul, try these expert tips to stop feeling lonely and embrace the benefits of being happy alone
Dive into the Clean, Conscious & Caring world of Rituals and get tips from sustainable storyteller Jemma Finch, to guide you towards a greener future.
Discover the incredible history of haiku poetry and how these poems can inspire you every day.
Whether you have recently moved in or your house just doesn't feel like home, try cleansing and rejuvenating the energy. Giselle La Pompe-Moore, spiritual guide, meditation teacher and founder of Project Ajna, shows you how.
The perfect lunchtime or light supper solution, this Japanese noodle and salmon bowl is super fresh and tasty. We like to serve it cold, perfect for a sunny spring day.
Life is beautiful yet fleeting—this is the sentiment behind the Japanese celebration of Hanami. When admiring the Sakura, we are reminded that each moment is a gift and should be celebrated as such.
Whether chatting with friends or colleagues, the power of effective storytelling can surprise and delight. Discover how.
From colour and texture to fragrance, we reveal the tips and tricks you need to create a welcoming and personal ambiance in your home.
It can put a spring in your step and a smile on your face which is why we need more, more, more of it. Here's where you can find your fix…
Meaning "how you like it cooked" these delicious pancakes will feed the whole family.
This wonderful, seasonal, dish is the prefect add-on to your Easter brunch table. The colours of green, yellow and white really pop in this recipe and you can make it totally vegan if you leave out the poached eggs.
In Conversation: Rituals Creative Director Dagmar Brusse and Happiness Ambassador Mo Gawdat talk about the challenge to make you happy.
Energy Healer Millana Snow shares 5 practical tips about how to be mindful with your energy & attention.
Treat your dad to this super tasty banana bread combo with cheesecake topping and homemade salted caramel sauce. An irresistibly good combo!
Descending from the Buddhist ritual of flower offerings, forget ready-made bouquets this year and embrace Ikebana
With no prep required come morning, these overnight oats are a simple, tasty breakfast that will give you a welcome energy boost.
School, yoga class, university, we bet some of the best female bonds you have blossomed without you even realising.
If you don't know the difference between your prana and your chi or how to use your soul energy to regulate your emotions, you're about to find out.
Renaud Goigoux is the creative mastermind behind the beautiful dishes at restaurant Rouhi at The House of Rituals. Discover what inspires the Head Chef of this Eastern-influenced restaurant.
Happiness is an essential part of well-being. Rather than strive to be happy 'one day', here are 6 reasons to be happy today.
Want to fall asleep faster and dose deeper each night? Good quality sleep is within reach with this simple guide.
Music has the power to alter your mental state and this Rituals playlist is packed with tunes to get you in the mood to work.
Everyone talks about work-life balance, but shouldn't life come first? We reveal 5 tips to help you balance your home and career.
The perfect meal for enjoying with a loved one, try this traditional lumpiang hubad-inspired recipe.
Dish out the heat with heart-warming recipes that are perfect to help fight off the winter chill.
Want to discover who you truly are and love that person? The Comparison Coach Lucy Sheridan reveals how...
Skincare ambassador Abigail and food expert Mirjam collaborated on this exclusive recipe that feature skin-nurturing ingredients. This super bowl is a treat for your taste buds and your complexion.
The moon affects all living things, but humans are the only beings who can experience this in full. Discover how to best optimise your nights based on the moon.
You don't have to deprive your taste buds while eating healthy. The proof? This mouth-watering baked cauliflower rice with tempeh. It's nutrient-rich, low in calories and high in flavour. Eating healthy never tasted so good.
After a mysterious illness, painter and poet, Satsuki, set out on a journey of re-discovery and the results were life-changing.
Be kind, start small and go slow are just some of the ways you can create healthy, long-term and achievable habits that stick.
We've spent the past month eating and lazing about, and we're starting to feel it weighing us down. Here are six quick ways to boost your body – and spirits – before this year closes.
We chat to the Brit-born artist who walks for up to 12 hours a day to create beautiful, but ephemeral, pieces in the snow.
Wow your friends and family when you serve up this delicious sticky toffee cake at the Christmas table! They'll be talking about this indulgent dessert long into the new year.
It's Christmas dinner with an Asian twist. Feast your eyes on this wonderful, healthy and delicious menu. From a 10-vegetable soup to green side dishes and steamed white fish with ginger.
Podcasts are completely in right now, and we understand why. Listening to them is easy, it barely costs any (extra) time), and they're available everywhere. Perhaps even more importantly, they're jam-packed with tips and tricks to make the most out of life. That's why we're happy to share this special selection of podcasts with you.
Seasons change, and so should your self-care routines. Here are 9 easy everyday tips for health and well-being during the cold winter months.
Want to create a private meditation retreat in your own house? These tips will help you turn any space into the perfect at-home meditation space.
Swerve stress and embrace love with our guide to traversing the holidays with ease.
These page-turners will transport you to far-flung lands and leave you feeling rejuvenated with each passing chapter.
Curl up with a good book in one hand and a seasonal heartwarming drink like Moon milk in the other. It's time to be cosy and comfortable.
Better concentration, a good night's sleep, less stress and beautiful dreams: discover how scents can positively influence body and soul.
Prepared with pan-fried tofu, stir-fried bok choy and a spicy hoisin sauce, this is one bowl of deliciousness that will warm your body and soul from tip to toe.
Expressing yourself through art can be very rewarding, and American artists Jason Seife and Zaria Forman have elevated it to a way of life. Discover the beautiful meaning behind their work.
We reveal the wonderful benefits of being compassionate towards others and yourself.
Nothings beats a soul-warming, hearty bowl of vegetable Singapore-style noodles on these cold and dark October evenings.
Want to experience autumn in all its glory? Discover the most spectacular destinations around the world to visit in autumn.
Calling all spice lovers! On tonight's menu is a delicious black bean veggie burger with a cheeky piri piri sauce.
In today's sustainably-conscious world, we share 8 ways to reconcile a love of hoarding books with a more mindful approach to collecting.
Discover Rituals' innovative new unisex eau de parfum, L'Eclat, through the mind of the man who made it.
Want to feel your best this autumn? From tackling anxiety with binaural beats to taking inspiration from lunar living, this is how to boost your mood this fall.
Centuries old, the celebration of Tsukimi will inspire you to take a moment's pause and count your blessings.
Turn down the heat for summer with food expert Mirjam Leslie-Pringle's take on the traditional Spanish gazpacho!
This veggie take on crispy Peking duck pancakes is so convincing that you might even prefer it to the traditional version.
Discover 5 easy habits to help you recharge, re-energise and boost your productivity when the midday blues come a-calling.
An itinerary filled with mindful moments and nature, how to take in Amsterdam and come home rested.
You want your home to be both comforting and inviting. You can do this by making your interior pleasing to the eye, but what about to the nose? Fragrance has a tremendous impact on how you feel, and you want your house to feel like home. Read on to learn how home scents can positively affect your mood.
The happiest hits to boost your mood and fill you with joy. Hit play and get ready to smile and dance.
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To Caroline
by George Gordon, Lord Byron
Think'st thou I saw thy beauteous eyes, Suffus'd in tears, implore to stay; And heard unmov'd thy plenteous sighs, Which said far more than words can say? Though keen the grief thy tears exprest, When love and hope lay both o'erthrown; Yet still, my girl, this bleeding breast Throbb'd, with deep sorrow, as thine own. But, when our cheeks with anguish glow'd, When thy sweet lips were join'd to mine; The tears that from my eyelids flow'd Were lost in those which fell from thine. Thou could'st not feel my burning cheek, Thy gushing tears had quench'd its flame, And, as thy tongue essay'd to speak, In sighs alone it breath'd my name. And yet, my girl, we weep in vain, In vain our fate in sighs deplore; Remembrance only can remain, But that, will make us weep the more. Again, thou best belov'd, adieu! Ah! if thou canst, o'ercome regret, Nor let thy mind past joys review, Our only hope is, to forget! |

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Mini Corn Cakes with Scallions (Adapted from Everyday Food)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces corn kernels, thawed if frozen
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly sliced, divided
sour cream
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
In a large bowl, stir together corn, milk, egg, sugar and the whites of the scallions until well combined. Add flour mixture and stir until combined.
Evenly divide the mixture between the wells of 12 12-cup miniature muffin tins lightly coated with cooking spray (about 1 tablespoon of the batter per well). Place into the oven and bake until the centers are just set, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove and use a thin knife to loosen corn cakes from the pan - add small dollops of sour cream on each one and top with the leftover scallion greens to serve.
Makes 24 miniature corn cakes.
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Help MeDescription: - Featured in "The History of the World Part 1" Now help me Anyone else can do Just baby, you can help me And love me, too Tell me, baby Tell me what you want I know that you baby must be true darlin' No one, no one just can give me more And I'll give you all that I can do Somewhere, darlin', somewhere Anytime I'm loving you Baby, I'm crazy too Darlin' Hold me baby, hold me, hold it there I'm giving you what I've got to say *Touch me honey, come to me Any other love do you see You want me somewhere baby To this night So you stay by my side **'Cause baby you can help me Now help me Anyone else can do Just baby, you can help me And love me, too I need baby, someone holding me And just warm me to fill my mind My heart's beating like I cry for you Oh, baby, you be my only truth *Repeat **Repeat Typed from the lyrics booklet for Dancemania Super Classics Best Contributed by James Edge (LockeVanish) <[email protected]>
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AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interxion Holding N.V. (NYSE:INXN), a leading European provider of carrier and cloud-neutral colocation data centre services, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results on Wednesday, 6 March 2019, and will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET (1:30 p.m. GMT, 2:30 p.m. CET) to discuss the results.
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I've been taking advantage of a little lull in the sunshine to have the oven on and do some school prep baking. I like to have at least one loaf in the freezer for sandwiches. I was also out of burger buns yet again. And I even made some for last month's BBBuddy-ness. So I was quite pleased to read this recipe; it looked good, I like Peter Reinhart and I even had the barley malt syrup in the cupboard. I love what it adds to homemade bread. (Can't use the diastatic malt powder because it has dextrose [corn] in it, at least from the company I know carries it. I should look around to see if I can't find a corn free brand.) The things I really like about using a preferment are the added flavor and the extended shelf life. I used half whole grain spelt in the pâte fermentée and regular AP flour for all the rest. That was the only change I made. The bread turned out light, soft and just slightly chewy with a hint of tang. Very nice, it will make excellent sandwiches and toast. Bet it would make abfab french toast as well. Very nice dough to work with too, not super soft, but springy and fun. And evidently I will have to make more buns next time because my four year old absconded with one right off the cooling rack and demolished it plain, crust and all. She can tend to be picky about crusts so that is a good endorsement right there! Here is the recipe as detailed on Astrid's post, the host kitchen for the BBB this month.
9-25-11 Have made this a few more times and my kids absolutely love it for sandwiches. Have even added more whole grains - part whole emmer flour in the final dough; daughter loved it. Now trying all light spelt and emmer for the final dough and the only white flour as half the preferment.
9-25-11 Have made this a few more times and my kids absolutely love it for sandwiches. Have even added more whole grains - part whole emmer flour in the final dough; daughter loved it. Now trying all light spelt and emmer for the final dough and the only white flour as half the preferment.
Vienna Bread or Kaiser Rolls
Pâte Fermentée
makes 16-17 oz
1 1/8 cups (5 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/8 cups (5 oz) unbleached bread flour
¾ teaspoon (.19 oz) salt
½ teaspoon (.055 oz) Instant Yeast
¾ cup (+ 2 tbsp) (6-7 oz) water, room temperature
- Stir together salt, yeast and flours. Add ¾ water mix on low speed with paddle attachment until everything comes together. The dough should be neither too sticky nor too stiff. When touched with finger it should stick to finger but be easily released (better stay on the stickier side than to be too stiff!)
- Transfer dough on counter sprinkled with some flour. Knead until dough is soft and pliable (tacky, not sticky!) Knead for 4-6 minutes.
- Oil your bowl and transfer dough to the bowl coating it with oil all around! Cover with plastic foil and let ferment until 1½ swelled in size (about 1 hour).
- Degas dough trough kneading lightly and return to bowl again to go to sleep in the fridge over night. I like to use an airtight plastic bag. You can store it up to 3 days in you fridge now.
Vienna BreadPeter Reinhart says:
"You can also use this on the same day you make it, if you ferment it at room temperature for 2 hours instead of refrigerating it. Flavor enhances through the night in the refrigerator though,... "
makes two 1 pound loaves or 9-12 pistolets
2 1/3 cups (13 oz) pâte fermentée
2 2/3 cups (12 oz) unbleached bread flour
1 tbsp (.5 oz) granulated sugar
1 tsp (.25 oz) diastatic barley malt powder
or 1 tbsp (.75) barley malt syrup
1 tsp (.25 oz) salt
1 tsp (.11 oz) instant yeast
1 large (1.65 oz) egg, slightly beaten
1 tbsp (.5 oz) unsalted butter or shortening at room temp, melted
¾ cup plus 1 tbsp (6-7 oz) water, lukewarm
semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting
- 1 hour before starting to make the bread: remove pâte fermentée from fridge. Cut into 10 pieces. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
- Flour, sugar, malt powder, salt and yeast go into the mixing bowl. Add pâte fermentée pieces, egg, butter and ¾ cups of water. Stir together until you have a nice ball. If your dough is rather firm or stiff, use a little more water, we want the dough to be soft at this stage.
- Knead for about 10 minutes on floured counter or on your machine with dough hook on medium speed for 6 minutes. Add flour if needed to achieve a firm but elastic dough (tacky not sticky).
Peter Reinhard says: "the dough should pass the windowpane test" - honestly I've never done this and it worked for me without this test... dough temp should range between 77° and 81°F. - Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Ferment at room temp for two hours or until doubled in size.
- When doubled in size, punch it down and return to bowl until dough doubles again.
- Remove dough from bowl to counter and divide into 2 equal pieces for loaves. Or into 3 to 4 ounce pieces for pistolets (French split rolls). Shape larger pieces into boules (balls) and smaller ones into rolls. Mist the dough lightly with oil and cover loosely with plastic.
- Leave to proof at room temp 60-90 minutes or until they have risen to approx. 1 3/4 of their original size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and place an empty steam pan in your oven.
Just before baking mist the loaves or rolls with water and dust lightly with flour. Score loves and rolls down the center. - Slide loaves or rolls onto baking stone or baking tray. pour 1 cup water into your steam pan quickly close oven door. After 30 seconds open oven door and spray oven walls with water, close again. Repeat twice in 30 sec intervals. After final spray lower heat to 400°F for 10 minutes. Rotate breads 180° for even baking. Continue baking until breads are golden brown.
- Remove breads or rolls from oven and let cool on cooling rack for at least 45 minutes before slicing or serving (if you can!)
(I think that's the hardest part for my kiddos - waiting until it is cool before slicing...)
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Yamaha GX-1 "The 'Most' Yamaha goes to Mickie" 1-page advertisement from page 17 in International Musician and Recording World January (UK) 1978.
I'm a little embarrassed - for two reasons.
The first is a simple mistake - I almost overlooked this GX-1 advertisement because my eye's wouldn't leave a certain ad that sat across from it on the opposite page.
I swear that thing was looking right at me, deep into the recesses of my mind, pondering and judging my darkest secrets. It's like I was hypnotized by that giant mouse.
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The second reason I'm embarrassed is that I really had no clue who "Mickie" was. Which meant that the whole title thing - "The 'Most' Yamaha goes to Mickie" - was also lost on me. Part of the problem was that extra space between "Mickie" and ""Most" in the first line of the ad-copy. My mind wouldn't put the two words together in my brain and I thought maybe there was a word missing somewhere. I had to ask my GF if maybe the ad was referring to Mick Jagger. Seriously. I had no clue.
But when I finally did figure it all out (thanks Wikipedia!) everything else fell into place. Big producer... Rak Studios in London... Herman's Hermits... I learned a lot this weekend :)
If you recall from my last CS-80 blog post, Yamaha didn't seem to promote the CS-80 through advertisements in International Musician. And it looks like we now know part of the reason. They were spending at least a little of their advertising budget on this advertisement, while (intentionally or unintentionally) letting earned media promotion do it's thing for the CS-80.
Looking closer at this GX-1 ad, its kind of an anomaly. Yamaha usually wasn't one to "pull an ARP" by name-dropping so extensively in an ad. I'm not saying they never did it, but if I look at other Yamaha ads I've posted, usually they relied on throwing out a few technical terms and focusing on the reader as the musician.
But, in this case, Yamaha does the name-dropping job proud by using the Trifecta of "important music business stars" - Mickie Most, Stevie Wonder and, of course, Keith Emerson.
Although Stevie Wonder coined the term "Dream Machine" in reference to the GX-1, to me he will always be associated with samplers (probably just me showing my age group). I would thus argue that from my point of view, Keith Emerson was usually associated more closely with the GX-1 over on this side of the pond. And you don't have to look far for examples - like that awesome photo in the book Vintage Synthesizers of Keith playing a GX-1 while "ignoring" his Moog modular and Hammond C-3 in a Montreal stadium.
Keith also had a column in Keyboard Magazine called "Inside Tracks" where he answered readers' questions on keyboard technique, film scoring, recording projects and other musical topics. Unsurprisingly, a question about the GX-1 makes an appearance in the first run of the column found in the May 1983 issue.
Q: "Did you use the Yamaha GX-1 on 'Honky'"?It is not just the name-dropping references that make this such a great ad to me. The instrument is gorgeous and even this classic crappy black and white photo proves it. A friend has used the term "rocket body" to describe two things in life - p0rn stars and synthesizers. And the GX-1 probably fits nicely into both of those categories.
A: "No I couldn't get the GX-1 into Nassau, where the album was recorded. The island would hae sunk! It takes about eight people to lift the thing, and it was bad enough trying to get any other stuff into Nassau, let alone trying to get it out. So there's no GX-1 on Honky."
But it is that third paragraph of ad-copy that really puts this ad into perspective.
"The Yamaha GXI is the test bed of Yamaha Technology. Spin offs from this project have been utilized in the new ranges of Yamaha home organs and professional musical instruments."So, this isn't so much an ad for the Yamaha GX-1, but an ad for *all* Yamaha instruments. No one is expected to spend 40,000 pounds on an instrument after reading this ad. But I bet a few musicians thought about buying a few of the less expensive organs and synths, and maybe even a CS-80 or two, after reading about the trickle-down effect of GX-1 technology.
Lucky for me, I'm now in 2011and have friends of the blog like FlameTopFred and Micke to help guide me through synth-tech connections like those of the GX-1/CS-80/E-70. There is also that thing called the Internet - and a quick Google search (Web and images) brings up a wealth of information, including the well-written Wikipage article. Great tech information, as well as other fun facts such as finding out that Aphex Twin (Richard D James) acquired Mickie Most's GX-1. Also check out Gordon Reid's two-part series on the GX-1 found in the February 2000 and March 2000 issues of Sound On Sound. You will learn more than you ever wanted - including info about those speakers behind the machine in the photo. Digging a little deeper into search results is well worth the effort.
Making a huge buying decision without the Internet seems frightening to me now. I'm guessing name-dropping ads like this one might have been the tipping point for many of my purchases back in 1978 - more so if I had known who Mickie Most was... :)
But in the end, the biggest name-drop of all in this ad isn't Mickie - or Stevie or Keith
It is the GX-1 itself. Nice work Yamaha.


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Permaculture Design Companion
The Permaculture Design Companion is a practical 190 page workbook that uses permaculture tools to bring your project to reality.
Take one baby, a toddler and a building site. Mix well with a generous helping of mud, combine with 6 weeks of solid welsh rain whilst living under canvas. Do this in candle light without a bathroom or electricity for three months. Chuck in living with your father for good measure. Top with an assortment of large slugs. The result a hand crafted home of beauty, warmth and health for about £3,000.
Having children is a major motivation for buying a house. Combine the rigours of looking after young children and meeting demanding mortgage payments in today's climate and you have a recipe for stress. Then add to this concern about toxic materials that are inherent in most buildings, and exposing your precious babies to them is a cocktail of dismay. This would sum up the options before our family before we decided to take the plunge and go off the beaten track.
Some past experience, lots of reading and self-belief gave us the courage of our conviction that we wanted to build our own home in natural surroundings. With this is mind my husband and I decided to build ourselves what you might call an eco-home wherever we could get the opportunity. For us one choice led to another and each time we took the plunge events conspired to assist us in our mission. Looking back there were times of stress and exhaustion, but definitely no regrets and plenty of satisfaction.
Initially we had no capital and we had decided resolutely to be full time parents whilst our children were young. As you'll appreciate to be a full time mum and part time dad our income is low, about £5,000 p.a, so a mortgage was not an option and the prospects for renting seemed grim. Providence came our way and a landowner offered us the chance to move to his woodland in west Wales to build an eco-house. There would be no formal security or long term ownership, but £2000 was available for materials, so we jumped at the idea without a backward glance.
So here we are today. You can see from the photos our home is unusual but the aesthetic appeals to lots of people and perhaps touches something innate in us that evolved in forests. We hope this article will provide confidence and information for anyone inspired to undertake a similar project or even just to illustrate that where there's a will there's a way even if such a building does not tantalise your taste buds.
Many people ask how we managed to build a house whilst camping without mainstream facilities and as the mum rather than the full time building blokes (my husband and father) I can assure you of a few things. Children like mud, diggers, tools, wood and candlelit extended camping. Mums fret about washing. Dads build all day long and then look after mum. Children are entertained by the outdoors ad infinitum even when it rains. Mums hanker after cosy cafes and make frequent excursions to venues with warm, clean toilets. Children find sticks, look under stones for insects, collect acorns, simulate diggers and do a lot of puddle splashing. Dads carry on building and look after family in the evenings when they are not completely exhausted. Children see materials taking form, observe the construction process and make a lot of connections; they see their parents being effective. Mums wash up whilst yearning for tiled utility rooms, learn to ignore the mud and fend off slugs. Dads build, console mum, read children bedtime stories and make muddy imprints on the sheets. Everyone wonders at the nature of slug slime. Then one day you get a house.
If that hasn't put you off more serious issues do provide an impetus to eco-building. Modern construction materials, mainly cement and insulation, contribute significantly to carbon emissions and pollution of water, soil and air albeit often in other countries. More alarmingly home furnishings and interior finishes account for the primary pollutants we are exposed to, much more so than from traffic fumes or factories. Fluoro-carbon compounds in fire retardants permeate nearly everything we live amongst; toxic chemicals such as bisphenol-A are rife in paints and varnishes; PVC windows, doors, kitchens and so on contaminate our air and devastate the environments they are produced in. All these substances are well documented as harmful to human and plant life, and cancer forming agents. Some are belatedly being phased out but what about their saturation of our world already? I have no answer to this except to choose natural materials when I can and am confident that cost does not have to be the prohibiting factor.
So what did the house that rose from mud, slugs, physical effort, three months and a few grand entail? A hole was dug into a bank with a knackered old digger (not my father, a machine the landowner already had on site) to the required depth for us to have a mezzanine floor. This took a few weeks interrupted by me constantly dragging men to the glorious West Wales beaches as it was mid August after all. A rough stone wall was built around the perimeter for the wall foundation. The stone was sourced from the hole and free.
The structure was oak posts used in the round, i.e. not sawn into planks and hence very strong. In our case thin, spindly oak posts were all around us in the woods and not conventionally useful for any purpose except shamefully firewood, fencing or wood-chip. This required a chainsaw, men, lots of heavy lifting, a few days and no money. To construct the frame some advice and calculation was necessary but this information is readily available from other people who have built 'roundhouses', please see links below.
DPC plastic was laid in the hole and salvaged hardwood crates laid on top to provide a breathing space for straw bale insulation. Eight tons of straw bales arrived on a huge lorry, costing £650, which were stacked in glorious sunshine and secured from the deluge of rain that began the next day and lasted for weeks. Very quickly the bales were assembled as walls, secured with hazel rods, leaving appropriate gaps for windows. Straw bale construction is extremely quick, easy, fun and hence rewarding. As our house is oval the bales require jumping on to achieve a curve.
The roof is a series of layers to achieve insulation, waterproofing and low visual impact with little cash. Cotton dust sheets were laid on to the rafters, followed by whole straw bales, sealed with three layers of silage plastic and topped with earth from the original digging. A space was left in the centre for a skylight.
Serendipity called again to provide the floor and windows. Large pine palettes from a nearby works due to be burnt were laid on the straw, sanded and polished up with a non-toxic oil and wax that we have found to be durable and great to work with. When you are oiling boards in the same room as your kids at 4am you are glad it s only citrus turpenes your hair and clothes are covered with rather than petrochemicals. Due to a north facing aspect we have no windows in the front of the house but designed the length of the rear wall to have windows. A nearby double glazing supplier gladly furnished us for free with misfit units due to be landfilled that miraculously fitted with an inch to spare and came framed with fittings.
By this time we were exhausted, I had evacuated the children to a luxury holiday cottage for a fortnight to escape the mud and now snow. The Dads were working round the clock to make the house habitable only stopping to eat sardines. They occasionally slept but generally carried on building the mezzanine, fitting back doors, digging grey water pits and plastering with semi frozen lime and fingers. All the tools were buried in straw. Dads were in danger of being mistaken as yetis. So in December 2005, sixteen weeks on, we moved in without doors but with a huge sense of satisfaction.
The time is now to make changes in our lifestyles and consumption. There are a number of projects making this a reality in Britain and Ireland and plenty of resources to support green building ideas, links to these can be found on our website, www.simondale.net/house. If this has inspired you to get covered in straw and lime, come and help us build another grander home next year! Feeling impotent in the face of environmental and social problems is overcome more easily than we imagine by forming clear intentions of our ideals. Realising them is not always simple, but in our experience more fulfilling than business as usual. For peace of mind and the future we bequeath to our children let's do the job as best we can.


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One thing that I really like about Footnote is it's "Person Pages." These pages are created from SSDI and WWII enlistment records and establish a page for each person listed. Users can then add additional information (dates, stories, etc) and photos to the page. You can also connect one person page to another and note the relationship.
These pages can then be linked to other documents uploaded to footnote. For example, I filled in information on my Grandfather, Thomas S. Craft. Then, I searched the (new, not complete) interactive 1930 census. I quickly found him. When I clicked on his name of the census, I'm given the option of adding images, comments, stories or person pages. I'm able to create a link from his name on the census, to a biography of him.
I love this! If others are searching for the same person, they will see the documents that I've added - including the fact that I can link my profile to his listing as a granddaughter. This will help to speed up research, as you won't have to search out for these documents. This connection of documents will also help to make connections between researchers.
Though one thing that I think could be improve for the person pages: the ability to combine them. There are listing for SSDI and for WWII army enlistments. My grandfather has a page in both areas. I'd love to be able to combine them. (page 1, page 2)
Also, it looks like footnote.com has updated their search engine. It's not incredibly different, but it seems more organized and runs just a bit faster.


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A bit of boron, a pinch of palladium: One-stop shop for the Suzuki reaction
Carbon-containing compounds are at the heart of organic chemistry, and carbon is the basis of all living matter. However, the so-called Suzuki reaction provides a simple means of creating carbon-carbon bonds to form compounds that can serve as the starting points for the synthesis of an infinite variety of organic molecules.
A team of researchers led by chemist Professor Paul Knochel from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich has recently developed a practical and general method for the synthesis of a class of intermediates that readily undergo the Suzuki reaction. "The new method is broadly applicable to diverse starting compounds and is very economical because it produces very few unwanted byproducts," says Knochel. "It should also be of great interest in an industrial setting, where Suzuki reactions are used in the development of medicinal compounds and novel materials such as liquid crystals for display screens."
The Suzuki reaction – which involves the use of palladium to catalyze the cross-coupling of organoboron compounds with organic halogen-containing molecules – makes it possible to link carbon atoms together in a very straightforward way. The products of the reaction can then be utilized for the construction of a virtually unlimited number of organic substances. The Suzuki reaction thus forms the basis for the synthesis of novel drugs and innovative materials. Akira Suzuki was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of the reaction that bears his name.
Knochel and his team were hoping to extend the applicability of the reaction by finding an easy, economical and general way to synthesize the necessary organoboron compounds so that they could be used in Suzuki reactions without further purification. "We were able to optimize the process in such a way that the boronates can be made in a one-pot reaction", says Christoph Sämann, who made a major contribution to the study. "The method works well under very mild conditions, is compatible with many different functional groups and can therefore be applied to a wide range of compounds."
In contrast to the organoboronates that have been used so far, the products generated via the new synthetic route have two organic groups attached to the boron atom, and both can be transferred, without loss, in the course of the subsequent Suzuki reaction. "This significantly improves overall yields, making the reaction much more economical," says Knochel. "The new reaction also produces less waste, which is an especially important consideration in industrial applications." (suwe)
More information: Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 1. August 2011
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Master novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled with eighteen thoughtful and gripping novels featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and ingenious plots that have taken them around the globe and back - from the US to Europe, Russia and the Middle East. His brilliant hero, Gabriel Allon - art restorer, assassin, spy - has joined the pantheon of great fictional secret agents, including George Smiley, Jack Ryan, Jason Bourne and Simon Templar.
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Reporters are knocking off early, readers are firing up their grills, and there are not one, not two, but three scandals swirling around the executive branch. We have, in other words, the makings of a five-alarm news fire. All O has to do is light the match. Here's your thread to guess; name the story and the approximate time it breaks. Over/under is 5 p.m. ET.
When I floated this on Twitter, my replies column lit up with theories that Holder, abandoned now both by the left and the right, would be sent packing today. Intriguing — his days do appear to be numbered now that we know he lied under oath — but it seems too soon after last night's revelation that he signed the search warrant for James Rosen's e-mails. As a longtime Obama ally, surely he'll be given a dignified waiting period before he's sacrificed. Next Friday afternoon seems a better bet.
What about announcing that Susan Rice will succeed Tom Donilon as NSA? Those rumors have been floating around for weeks and it would continue the trend of Obama laughing at America by promoting participants in the Benghazi talking-points fiasco.
Or maybe it'll be something no one knows about yet. Drudge editor Joseph Curl has been teasing a new bombshell for days:
CIA source says Fox News scandal the "4th Shoe"; says it goes much deeper; says WH also sitting on "something" that has top aides terrified.
— Joseph Curl ❎ (@josephcurl) May 20, 2013
… says only a few in WH know that "something" — "It's been deep sixed, like Osama bin Laden." Will there be a Fifth Shoe?! #ImeldaObama
— Joseph Curl ❎ (@josephcurl) May 20, 2013
That was four days ago. Was the "something" he referred to there the fact that Holder authorized the Rosen probe? Or is it "something" else? Whatever the truth is, take it from the DNC: None of these are real scandals, okay?
While we wait for a bomb to drop, here's Obama earlier today urging America not to give up on government just because of the misdeeds of "some." Click the image to watch.


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Want to know which foods at your grocery store contain genetically modified ingredients? Considering that more than 70 percent do, it seems fair enough to be informed on the label. If a recent bill introduced into Congress passes, you will be.
The United States grows more GMO crops than any other country, yet doesn't require foods containing them to be labeled; 60 other countries do. Polls find that between 80 percent and 90 percent of Americans want them to be labeled.
Multiple senators gave their support to the bill with comments such as the following: "Americans have the right to know what is in the food they eat so they can make the best choices for their families," Senator Boxer said. "This legislation is supported by a broad coalition of consumer groups, businesses, farmers, fishermen and parents who all agree that consumers deserve more—not less—information about the food they buy."
"When American families purchase food, they deserve to know if that food was genetically engineered in a laboratory," Representative DeFazio said. "This legislation is supported by consumer rights advocates, family farms, environmental organizations, and businesses, and it allows consumers to make an informed choice."
"Alaskans deserve to know what's on their dinner plate, especially if it might come from a science lab. Labeling genetically engineered food should be a no-brainer, which is why I'm pleased to join my colleagues on this bill to make sure consumers are fully informed when they make choices at the grocery store," said Senator Begich.
The Food and Drug Administration has not required the labeling of GMOs because it says they don't render the food "materially" different from other foods in terms of taste and smell. It does though require labeling of more than 3,000 food additives, including MSG, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors.
The bipartisan legislation introduced recently would require clear labels for genetically engineered whole foods and processed foods, including fish and seafood. The measure would direct the FDA to write new labeling standards that are consistent with US labeling standards and international standards, according to Senator Boxer.
California's recent Prop 37 that would have required food labeling of GMOs in that state lost by a narrow margin. Opponents to the bill, like Monsanto and The Hershey Company, said it would hurt small farmers and grocery retailers. Others challenged the wording of the bill. Supporters explained the defeat by pointing to huge donations from companies that put $44 million into the "No on Prop 37" campaign compared to the $7.3 million in support of the bill.
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A popular local adage is that Nashville is a "10-year town," suggesting it takes an artist a decade to finally make it "big."
Sarah Darling has been in Music City for almost a decade—singing, writing, releasing music and winning over new fans with each performance. Is it finally Sarah's time?
In this week's WWTHW conversation, I talk with Sarah about her patience, journey, obstacles and successes, including building a fan base in Europe. This was my first time meeting Sarah, and if it is your first time too, I think you're going to be just as happy as I was.
Podcast Participants:
- Sarah Darling
- Elaina Smith, host of Women Want to Hear Women
- Sarah "Plays It Forward" by covering Carly Pearce's 2017 No. 1 hit, "Every Little Thing."
- Sarah debuts a new song, "Light It Up."
Sarah's Women Want to Hear Women Playlist
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Past episodes:
Kacey Musgraves
Dolly Parton
Carly Pearce
Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square
Tegan Marie
Clare Dunn
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