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the Value of "Philosophy" after Wittgenstein
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Hi Stuart.
Regarding your comments below, I offer the following.
1. One of the reasons that philosophy as a social club may not like Wittgensteinian thinking is purely for reasons of politics and social-group dynamics. The person who ends the club's big business isn't really going to be kept around as its beacon, if for no other reason than it makes for bad self interest.
2. But I think another reason why philosophy as a social club had to turn away from Wittgenstein was simply that no one could replicate his methods. All that people could do was either half-understand his ideas and criticize them, or come closer to understanding and teach them. In this sense Wittgenstein was almost religious (messianic). One had to decipher the word and wonder about the way. Because no one could "pick up the ball" as it were, philosophy as a social group had no choice but at some point to proceed with club activity. Incidentally, that is why this generation of club champions refer to Ludwig's methods as OLP, something which is (a) group ideology; and (b) not a very good understanding of what he was saying.
3. But I think all of this Wittgensteinian-dissing is really problematic (on the part of the club). Because it seems to me that, even in the wake of Ludwig's discoveries, that philosophy still retains two extremely important missions. One of them it shares with history; the other with religion. Let me explain. The two missions are:
(a) It trains students in thinking exercises, the skills of which become helpful when exported into other disciplines. Just as history "perspectifies" (made that one up!) but is quite inadequate when left unto itself, so too does philosophy give a kind of perspective that is most useful when applied to a real problem. Show me any scientist or intellectual who doesn't understand history or philosophy, and I will show you a narrow mind and an incomplete intellectual/scientist. Now, this might not be true of pure trades. I imagine an accountant doesn't need to know history/philosophy to be a good accountant. But lawyers, judges, political scientists, artists -- you name it -- can benefit. In this sense, philosophy is an exercise room for a certain kind of cognition.
(b) It carries on its "word." The fact of the matter is that the ideas that most philosophy professors have today in the social club are irrelevant. Or better yet: they are only relevant to themselves (to the group). This is true of all disciplines I think. The vast majority of club members do not produce anything original or lasting -- they just refurbish old ideas and go to conferences. But out of the club rituals -- out of keeping the activity alive -- someday someone spectacular will emerge as the generations pass. And hence, philosophy's story will continue. This is the function that philosophy has that it shares with religion. (I'm not saying that religion actually produces messiahs or anything; I'm saying it believes its group function is to pass on the word so that when critical events happen, the group across time is ready. By similar measure, philosophy as a social club keeps passing its story to people who don't produce breakthroughs, so
that, someday, someone will get the story and produce one) .
4. Another thing that should be said about Wittgenstein's views about the role of philosophy is that they are not really understood well. Much of it gets lost in the language game. Because if philosophy is only a social club -- like a rotary -- well, then it needs no natural method. You can have people do logic, do experiments, make use of empirical literature, etc., in order to talk about things philosophy traditionally implicates. But if philosophy is a method -- and if Wittgenstein was right that it consists only in "untangling knots" caused by confusion in the language game -- then we have two conclusions: (a) knot-fixing is still helpful; and (b) it needs to be used outside of ordinary philosophy to do the most good (so we don't have the problem of "animal belief" "I followed my ideology today," for example). And hence, we are now left with the following conclusions:
1. social clubbers caught in a meaningless tradition paradoxically have value (see (a) and (b))
2. social clubbers who are innovating and not doing philosophy-properly-conceived are still doing neat stuff, although it is not "really philosophy strictly speaking"
3. those who are untangling knots in other disciplines where it would be most useful are not numerous enough and in need of recruitment. (Translation to the social club: teach more Wittgenstein please!!!)
(P.S. You know, I don't know why philosophy isn't taught like a professional school, where the last subject you take is where they explain it was all just an exercise).
Dr. Sean Wilson, Esq.
Assistant Professor
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SSRN papers: http://ssrn.com/author=596860
However, Wittgenstein does pose a problem for the philosophically
inclined since, if you take him at his word, there isn't a lot for
philosophers to do. Here we are on a list (or in some other venue)
banging back and forth about competing ideas we have about things.
While useful in getting clearer about this or that, what does it
really deliver for us in the end? Unless we're teaching as you are,
what is added to the world? And teaching philosophy so others can
some day teach it, well that seems to pose its own kind of problem,
doesn't it?
At least most other schools of philosophy think they are doing
something, think they are adding to the body of knowledge that
belongs to mankind. Popperians, for instance, think they are telling
scientists how to do their business. DRTsts think they are developing
new logical models which will help in certain fields, I suppose.
Logicians generally think theirs is a real field with a value that
goes beyond learning and playing the logic game. Certain
philosophers, like Searle, think they are guiding elements of the
research community down the right paths. Dennett at least steps into
the area of theoretical science when he endeavors to work with the
researchers in the AI field.

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The fight over the southern border wall and subsequent government shutdown appear to be impacting the crypto community.
The longest shutdown in US history has continued for more than a month, resulting in funding issues for several government agencies.
Forbes reported that with many federal government employees furloughed due the partial shutdown and with the deadline for the ETF's approval fast approaching, Cboe decided to withdraw their SolidX and VanEck application.
Vaneck Bitcoin ETF Application Withdrawn, Will Reapply Later
One of the most awaited ETF proposals in the crypto industry, by investment firm VanEck and financial services provider SolidX, was withdrawn recently.
Owing to the US government shutdown, the ETF proposal will be put on hold till a later date when VanEck reapplies. The ETF was set to be listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
The ETF could have brought new investors to the stagnating market which has been trapped in a year-long bear market.
However, it must be noted that the ETF proposal faced an uphill to gain approval. The SEC had previously stated concerns about Bitcoin's susceptibility to market manipulation.
The SEC had also to decide the fate of the ETF proposal by February 27 and the proposal had already been delayed several times.
Regarding the withdrawal, Jan van Eck the CEO of VanEck stated to CNBC that:
"The SEC is affected by the shutdown… we were engaged in discussions with the SEC about the bitcoin-related issues, custody, market manipulation, prices, and that had to stop. And so, instead of trying to slip through or something, we just had the application pulled and we will re-file and re-engage in the discussions when the SEC gets going again."
How Did Bitcoin's Price React?
After the decision to withdraw the application was announced in an SEC filing, the price of Bitcoin dipped slightly but continued to trade over $3,500, an area it has maintained since early January.
No crash in Bitcoin's price has been seen yet as a result of the application withdrawal.
Cboe seconded VanEck's statement, suggesting that the government shutdown was the reason behind the withdrawal and that they intend to reapply and continue their talks with the agency.
Mati Greenspan, eToro's senior market analysts, noted that the proposal had a slim chance of success since the SEC chairman Jay Clayton does not believe that the BTC market is mature enough yet for an ETF.
US Government Shutdown Stated As a Key Reason for VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Withdrawal was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com.
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Today I noticed a small patch of snow lingering in a northern corner near an outbuilding. It reminded me that we are well into autumn and should probably be gathering nuts. After a wet spring and a rather odd summer (not unusual for Pennsylvania) we saw nothing but rain in September. Just as the leaves were starting into peak color, we were thrust abruptly (but briefly) into winter with a record-breaking nor'easter. Within a few days, we were back to autumn, followed by a few days that might have passed for Indian summer.
Autumn: noun. season between summer and winter.
Synonyms: autumnal equinox, fall, harvest
The harvest from my garden was slim this year. Despite watering staking and watching for pests, we had about a dozen or so memorable tomatoes, the rest were not. Several chard plants made an effort, but didn't really amount to enough for even one meal.
All of the tulips I've collected, divided and replanted over the years succumbed to tulip blight – Botrytis tulipae – also known as tulip fire. I was quite disappointed to learn that I can't plant new bulbs in the same area for about three years because the fungus lingers. I've picked out a spot near the barn for my new tulips, and they should probably go into the ground now that it's dry enough.
My flower garden started out well, then caved to summer heat. I watered perennials and left the rest to survive on their own. Or not.
Just before the late October nor'easter hit, I took pictures of what was left of my flower garden. Sad, yes, but there were some real heroic 'tryers' that made an effort toward the end of the September rain.
I'm really glad I took those pictures. Within 24 hours, snow had started to fall, roads were nearly impassible due to slush and ice, and my poor garden really took it in the socks.
Autumn is nearly half over. By the third week in December, we'll have our annual winter solstice picnic to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Then the days will be longer, and even though the sun will dip low in the sky for the next several months, I'll savor what's left of autumn and remember how fortunate I am to live in a state that truly has four seasons.


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So, I want you guys to know something. I LOOOOOVE collecting Michael Jackson t-shirts. If you have been following me on social media or here on the blog for any length of time, I am sure this is something you've already figured out about me. Now I could go on for pages and pages why I love shopping for MJ shirts, why I wear them and all of that stuff but, I want to keep this post brief.
Here's the 411 on my Michael Jackson collection and some of recommendations for those wanting to start a collection of their own.
How long have you been collecting Michael Jackson t-shirts?
I've been collecting MJ shirts for almost 20 years. When I got my first job in high school and found out that a Paypal account didn't take much to start up, I began my hunt for Michael Jackson shirts on e-Bay. I've been collecting ever since!
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55 and counting.
Where do you get your vintage shirts from?
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Anything older than 20 years is hand washed. For all other shirts that I throw in the washing machine, I almost NEVER follow up by putting them in the dryer. Most MJ shirts have great large graphics on the front and I honestly am afraid of the images melting or becoming hard/warped. So tips are- hand wash with baby detergent or a delicate detergent and air dry!
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We design awesome logos & graphics for all types of businesses. We love designing flyers, banners, business cards, tee shirts, digital ads and anything else design related.
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It is more important than ever for a company to have a voice on the web. Kite Media's web graphic design will help your business look amazing. Whether it be a new logo, social media banners and photos, or image advertisements, we have you covered.
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Organizations are partnering on a 'Community Day' to provide free backpacks with school supplies and haircuts for boys and girls to prepare them for the upcoming school year this Sunday (August 28).
Other activities and fun include clowns, face painting, DJ, popcorn and treats, public safety vehicles on display, and raffling off gifts to the kids. A fun day for all!
This event is made possible by the following partners:
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Whoop! Whoop! A Telly Win Again!
We are delighted to announce that CM Productions, Inc. won a Bronze Telly in the 39th Annual Telly Awards. Our winning entry, "Phlox Capital Management - Your Personal CFO" took a bronze in the General Financial Services and Banking category.
Our client needed a story that allowed potential clients to learn more about the firm's philosophy and approach in a way that communicated the emotion tied to the service an RIA (Registered Investment Advisory) provides. The resulting "anthem" style video was a big hit with our client and the Telly judges! We also helped Phlox premiere this video at a special client and prospect event that included a live presentation of additional educational content.
The Telly Award not only gives us the validation that our excellent work is being celebrated, it also recognizes our quality of work, creativity and the commitment we give to our clients and partners by simplifying their complex topics and explaining them to a broad audience through visuals and sound.
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Our President and CEO is a member of the Silver Telly Council and a judge as well.
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The Cosmos Book Club is a monthly gathering of self-identifying women of Asian descent to read, discuss, and support Asian diaspora literature by women authors.
We are proud to welcome Lisa Ko to our first meeting, who will share with us a reading from The Leavers as well as participate in a Q&A session!
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Don't just rely on that apple in the dining hall to keep the doctor away this coming winter.
In preparation for the flu season, Harvard University Health Services is offering free flu shots to Harvard students, faculty, and staff with a valid Harvard ID or Harvard University Group Health Plan card.
"We want to keep the community as healthy as possible throughout the winter," UHS Director David S. Rosenthal '59 said. "The more people we can vaccinate, the less risk the entire community has of getting the flu."
Since Aug. 1, UHS has vaccinated 9,700 people, of which 1,500 were undergraduates, Rosenthal said. Like in previous years, UHS has ordered 15,000 doses of flu vaccine.
A highly contagious viral infection, the flu is easily spread from person to person through talking, sneezing, and coughing.
UHS will administer flu vaccination clinics on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 to 3 p.m. on the second floor of its building on 75 Mt. Auburn St. through the end of December.
Rosenthal said more students are vulnerable to getting the flu in the winter, when the weather keeps them inside and close to other students.
"Given that students live in close communities and spend many hours together in classrooms, the flu can easily spread quickly through entryways, entire buildings, and classes," Rosenthal said.
The vaccine, however, is not entirely effective. It is like a game of chance in that each year, scientists try to match the viruses in the vaccine to those most likely to cause illness that year.
"The vaccine does not prevent illness from other viruses, but getting the vaccine significantly decreases your risk of being ill from the viruses that are expected to be most common," Rosenthal said.
Adeline E. Byrne '14, a skier on the Nordic Crimson, said she gets the flu shot every year because catching the flu "could ruin my season," she said.
"I might also get other people sick when I have the flu," she added.
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Income, Affluence, and the Cost of Housing
Housing Affordability in the San Francisco Bay Area
Minimum Qualifying Income to Buy Median Priced House
Assumes 20% downpayment and including principal, interest, property tax and insurance costs.
Bay Area Median House Prices
Before the high-tech boom, Marin, a famously affluent county for long time, had the highest median house price. But the high-tech boom accelerated median home prices in San Francisco and San Mateo faster and higher.
Additional chart: Median condo sales prices by county
San Francisco has a much larger and more expensive condo market than other local counties, and is the only county with a very substantial luxury condo market - one that is growing significantly with recent new-condo project construction.
On the other hand, you live in one of the most beautiful, highly educated, culturally rich, economically dynamic, and open-minded metropolitan areas in the world.
Behind median HH incomes, each county also has enclaves of both extreme wealth and poverty within its borders.
Very generally speaking, in the Bay Area counties, renters typically have a median household income about half that of homeowners. In San Francisco, where the majority of residents are in tenant households, that significantly reduces the overall median HH income figure. The picture of housing affordability for renters in the city is ameliorated or complicated by its strong rent control laws (which, however, do not impact extremely high market rents for someone newly renting an apartment) .
Additional chart: Homeownership Rates by County
Additional chart: Population Demographics - Children & Residents Living Alone
San Francisco has the lowest percentage of residents under 18 of any major city in the U.S. (It is famously said that there are more dogs in the city than there are children.) It also has an extremely high percentage of residents who live in single-person households - 39% - which is a further factor depressing median household income below markets with similar housing costs.
It should be noted that besides high incomes per se, another factor in the Bay Area housing boom of recent years has been the stupendous generation of trillions of dollars in brand new wealth from soaring high-tech stock market values, stock options and IPOs. Thousands of sudden new millionaires, as well as many more who did not quite hit that level, supercharged real estate markets (especially those in the heart of the high-tech boom) as these newly affluent residents looked to buy their first homes, perhaps with all cash, or upgrade from existing ones. That is something not seen in most other areas of the country, certainly not to the degree experienced locally, and is a dynamic outside typical affordability calculations. This increase in new wealth has slowed or even declined in the past 12 months as the high-tech boom has cooled (temporarily or not, as time will tell). Still, there are dozens of local private companies, usually start-ups, some of them very large - such as Uber, Airbnb and Palantir - which are considered to be in the possible-IPO pipeline. If the IPO climate improves and successful IPOs follow, a new surge of newly affluent home buyers may follow.
Additional chart: Bay Area Populations by County
Bay Area Median House Prices since 1990 If one looks at charts graphing affordability percentages, home prices, market rents, hiring/employment trends and to some degree even stock market trends, one sees how often major economic indicators move up or down in parallel.
The recent economic boom has added approximately 600,000 new jobs in the Bay Area over the past 6 years, with about 100,000 in San Francisco alone - with a corresponding surge in county populations. Most new arrivals look to rent before considering the possibility of buying. The affordability challenges for renters (unless ameliorated by rent control or subsidized rates) has probably been even greater than that for buyers, since renters do not benefit from any significant tax benefits, from the extremely low, long-term interest rates, or by home-price appreciation trends increasing the value of their homes (and their net worth). In fact, housing-price appreciation usually only increases rents without any corresponding financial advantage to the tenant. Rents in the city have been plateauing in recent quarters and may even be beginning to decline as the hiring frenzy has slowed and an influx of new apartment buildings have come onto the market - but they are still the highest in the country.
There is probably no bigger political issue in San Francisco right now than the supply (or lack) of affordable housing: Battles are being fought, continuously and furiously, in the Board of Supervisors, at the ballot box and the Planning Department by a wide variety of highly-committed interests, from tenants' rights groups to developers. It is an extremely complicated and difficult-to-resolve issue, especially exacerbated by the high cost of construction in the city. SPUR, a local non-profit dedicated to Bay Area civic planning policy, estimated in 2014 that the cost to build an 800 square foot, below-market-rate unit in a 100-unit project in San Francisco was $469,800 - and we have seen higher estimates as well.
This fascinating graphic above, based on estimates from late 2013 by the SF Controller's Office, breaks down SF housing supply by rental and ownership units, and further divides rental by those under rent control. All the units labeled supportive, deed restricted and public housing could be considered affordable housing to one degree or another, i.e. by their fundamental nature their residents are not paying and will never pay market-rate housing costs. (Units under rent control will typically go to market rate upon vacancy and re-rental, though rent increases will then be limited going forward.) Adjusted for recent construction, there are roughly 34,500 of these units out of the city total of about 382,500, or a little over 9% of housing stock. Section 8 subsidized housing would add another 9,000 units.
There are currently many thousands of affordable housing units, of all kinds, somewhere in the long-term SF Planning Department pipeline of new construction, though many of them are in giant projects like Treasure Island and Candlestick Park/Hunter's Point, which may be decades in the building. But it is generally agreed that new supply will never come close to meeting the massive demand for affordable housing, further complicated by the question of what exactly affordable means in a city with a median home price 5 times the national median. One corollary of increasing affordable housing contribution requirements for developers and extremely high building costs is that developers are concentrating on building very expensive market-rate units - luxury and ultra-luxury condos and apartments - to make up the difference.
Other reports you might find interesting:
Wealth, Employment, Demand, Inventory, Affordability and San Francisco Home Prices
San Francisco Housing Inventory and New Construction Pipeline
Survey of SF Bay Area Real Estate Markets, August 2016
10 Factors behind the San Francisco Real Estate Market
30+ Years of San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Cycles
San Francisco Market Overview Analytics
Our sincere gratitude to Leslie Appleton-Young, VP & Chief Economist, and Azad Amir-Ghassemi, research analyst, of the California Association of Realtors, for their gracious assistance in supplying underlying data for the CAR Housing Affordability Index calculations.
These analyses were made in good faith with data from sources deemed reliable, but they may contain errors and are subject to revision. All numbers should be considered general estimates and approximations.


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Now that Thanksgiving is over and we are officially moving on to the winter holiday season, I am getting excited about all of the parties, gatherings, good tidings, and cheer to be had over the next several weeks.
My husband and I have a few fun events to attend before the end of the year, including our family Christmas celebration (which we are hosting for the first time). Some of the gatherings will be more casual, while others will require some swanky dressing on our part.
With all of that in mind, I started shopping this week for different outfit options to wear throughout the holiday season. I know, I know, it is still early, but I like to be prepared when it comes to my fashion picks.
Today on the blog I am sharing with you an adorable and festive pairing that I put together at J.Crew Factory.
I picked up this outfit with the intention of wearing it on Christmas Eve.
Typically, I wouldn't pick such a bright red skirt, but I love this one for the winter holiday season. As soon as I put it on, I knew it was going home with me.
My favorite things about these "sidewalk" skirts from J.Crew are their elastic waistband, their pockets, and their length. This one hits right above my knees, which makes it perfect for the office and for play. I truly cannot stress to you enough how comfortable these skirts are — they're a staple in my wardrobe.
I paired the red skirt with several tops before I landed on one that I really liked —this lightweight navy and white striped turtleneck.
I can't tell you the last time I wore a turtleneck (I usually can't stand things around my neck), but I was drawn to this one for some reason. I am certainly glad I stepped outside of my comfort zone and brought it into the fitting room with me.
To jazz it up just a little more, I added a beautiful plaid scarf that I had been eyeing online for a while.
It is a gorgeous mix of red, navy, yellow, and hunter green, and I love the contrast of the plaid against the horizontal stripes of the turtleneck.
I have a few other refined and pretty holiday outfit ideas from J.Crew Factory below.
Enjoy and let me know if you scoop up anything I shared!
Additional holiday season style options
from J.Crew Factory:
Option No. 1
Navy and white turtleneck with a ruffle-front wool mini skirt, paired with the same plaid scarf above.
Option No. 2
Plaid popover blouse with a ruffle collar. This exact one isn't available online at the moment, but I linked two similar styles here: Cotton poplin pintuck popover & Glen plaid shirt. This top is styled with my beloved red sidewalk skirt.
Option No. 3
The same plaid popover blouse with a ruffle collar from above, this time with the ruffle-front mini.
Option No. 4
One of my favorite flannel shirts — how gorgeous is that green — paired with the red skirt. This outfit is extremely festive for any holiday celebrations you attend this season.
Happy holidays, y'all!


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Obsession Brussels Sprouts, Hot Chocolate Boo Hiss Very hot or cold weather, cucumbers, grapefruit, eggplant Raised Des Moines, Iowa- the "Heartland" Schooled Drake University and Iowa State University (violin performance) Secret Talent Hula Hoop dance tricks, sign language Down Time Hiking, being on or by the water, calligraphy or other lettering arts Free Association Memories of roller skating (the moonlight!), Jasmine and lavender, Peonies and Gardenias Musical Muse Itzhak Perlman, The Police, The Violent Femmes, Bonnie Raitt
Account Executive- Experience Design
Obsession Nutella, Swimming in warm oceans Boo Hiss Negativity, Dirty dishes by the sink Raised France, Bay Area, I'm hella cultured Schooled Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, SJSU Secret Talent Being on live TV Selling French Products on HSN Down Time Cleaning up Pinterest projects (nailed it!), bowl of fresh air with my husband and daughter Free Association Sleep, marshmallows, Mia's Giggles Musical Muse Drink a beer while listening to CCR, Van Morrison, Supertramp; make extreme hand gestures while singing Queen, Elton John, Lady Gaga; get lost in my thoughts while Adele, Sam Smith, or Frank Ocean is on; or blast The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, and all the billboard 100's of my high school days while driving by myself to the grocery store.
Account Executive- Experience Design
Obsession Hiking trails, Flowers and plants, Anything outdoors/nature related Boo Hiss Food that is not properly salted and weak coffee Raised Staunton, Virginia Schooled University of Virginia Secret Talent I can make an amazing meal when you think you have nothing in your pantry. Kitchen magic! Down Time Painting, Dreaming up interior design projects, Yoga, Hiking, Pretending to be a chef, Discovering new music Free Association Live music, Travel, National Parks Musical Muse Maggie Rogers, Radiohead, Tame Impala, Neil Young, Jim James, Cat Power, Polica, Kali Uchis, Crooked Colours, Lykke Li (all over the map and always adding to the list!)
Account Executive- Experience Design
Obsession dogs- more specifically, my dog. Boo Hiss Clutter and mess. Raised Livermore, CA. Schooled Hospitality & Tourism Management at CSUEB Secret Talent Classically trained pianist for 10 years; dropping historical facts in surprisingly relevant contexts Down Time DIY home improvement projects, backpacking. Musical Muse Disco, 90's R&B and hip hop, Whitney Houston.
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Business Development- Experience Design
Obsession - Riding my Peloton bike, my niece Simone, anything vintage/antique Boo Hiss - Toxic masculinity, slow walkers, Beet salad Raised - Beautiful Massachusetts Schooled UMASS Secret Talent Being able to nap just about anywhere Down Time Skiing, traveling, playing with my dog Jack, spending time with friends, visiting wine country Free Association Food...always more food Musical Muse Cher, Prince, Lizzo, Solange, Queens of the Stone Age, Janelle Monáe, Adele, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Leon Bridges
Production Services Manager- Experience Design
Obsession Pizza and staring at the ocean (generally not together!) Boo Hiss Spitting gum on the street, dealing with automated machines and calling the cable/internet company Raised New York Schooled Santa Clara University Secret Talent Knowing all the lyrics to most early 2000s hip-hop songs! Down Time Sitting in the sun, visiting the beach, hitting the gym, searching for the best pizza - yum! Free Association Working out, sun, travel itch, the Warriors Musical Muse There are so many I don't know where to start!
Production Coordinator- Experience Design
Obsession Homemade chocolate chip cookies, reality TV, and wine Boo Hiss When people eat gross-smelling foods on airplanes Raised Danville, CA Schooled San Diego State University- Marketing & Communications Secret Talent I am very crafty and love to paint Down Time Hiking, wine tasting, spending time with friends & family, and movie nights Free Association Traveling, exploring new places, country concerts, and meeting new people Musical Muse Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Keith Urban (I am obsessed with any and all country music)
Event Coordinator- Experience Design
Obsession - Dark chocolate and cashew butter, running, fresh cut flowers (specifically sunflowers or chrysanthemums), photo booths Boo Hiss - Slow walkers, constant negativity Raised - Chelsea, Michigan Schooled - Babson College Secret Talent - I am a certified Figure Skating Coach! Down Time - Reading any book on Reese's Book Club list/reading in general, taking walks outside, meal prepping/cooking/baking, photography, yoga Free Association - Positive vibes, exploring, being mindful Musical Muse - Vance Joy, Taylor Swift, Scott Helman, Ed Sheeran, ZZ Ward, Noah Kahan
Obsession Dark Chocolate, Champagne & Hot Yoga Boo Hiss Driving slow in the fast lane. Raised Southern California Schooled Azusa Pacific University, BS in Accounting Secret Talent Making people smile Down Time I enjoy being outdoors - hiking, biking and running or reading a book in the sunshine. Free Association The best days ever include the beach and hanging out with my family. Musical Muse U2 & Lady Gaga
Event Coordinator
Obsession Wanderlust, Nature, Aerial Acrobatics Boo Hiss Celery, Debbie Downers Raised South Bay, Bay Area Schooled Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, SJSU Secret Talent Cooking up a storm for intimate dinner parties Down Time Lounging with my cat and dog #catdog, sleep, searching for the local "hole in the wall" restaurant Free Association Adventure, Positivity, Hammock relaxation gazing at the light shining down through the trees Musical Muse Lost in the sauce listening to Rex Orange County, Billie Ellish, Khalid; Extreme dance moves in the car while singing Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston; or blasting alternative/pop-rock while driving to the nearest dog beach with the windows down.
Web Content & Assistant
Obsession Movies, books, albums, visual art... Basically, all things creative! Boo Hiss Football and golf Raised in New Jersey with 10 brothers and sisters Schooled Autodidact, Hard Knocks, Rock and Roll Secret Talent Doing impressions Down Time Songwriting, digital art, Netflix bingewatching Free Association Standing on (and breaking) turntables as a small child so I could spin around like my favorite records Musical Muse The Beatles, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Beck, Brian Eno, Joni Mitchell, Pavement, Belle and Sebastian, Astrud Gilberto, and, oh my god, how much space do I get?!


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Federico Pignatelli: The place where it all happened- Spirit & Flesh
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Donald Trump partied in this Italian prince's bachelor pad- New York Post
A new crop of exceptional farm stays- NY Times Travel
Julianne Moore's Oscars gown was one of a kind- Los Angeles Times
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Vice to launch 6 new vertical sites, 20 TV channels worldwide this year- Variety
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Dance under the skies at New York's hottest outdoor parties- New York Post
"I Tried "Orgasmic Meditation" with a Complete Stranger-Here's What It Was Like'- Women's Health
This is your Brain on Gluten- The Atlantic
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7 Heart Healthy Foods to add to your diet- Brit + Co
International Women's Day Scarf Collection- The Celebrity Cafe
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7 ways you're hurting your chances at building wealth, according to 2 self-made millionaires- Business Insider
Weird ways food is served around the world- USA Today
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Forget Swiss Family Robinson: Treehouse Hotels are now fabulously luxe- Bloomberg Pursuits
19 best Summer cocktails to enjoy this season- Town & Country Magazine
Ramona Singer celebrates the launch of her memoir- Page Six
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Karim Rashid talks personal taste: Part one- FT: How to spend it
Festival of likes: Inside the experience economy's social media-backed boom- Forbes
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Migration to Automotive Ethernet – Challenges to be met during the migration
In the field of vehicle diagnosis, the use of Ethernet provides significant improvements in comparison to established methods. But the use of Automotive Ethernet requires rethinking in the development process and validation of such networks.
Automotive Ethernet technology builds the basis for the development of next generation driver assistance functions up to highly automated vehicles. Due to the special physics, topology and transmission protocols this technology sets high demands on the system conception, analysis software and data recording during the development of ECUs. With the complete portfolio of specialized development tools b-plus offers a smother and safer start with Automotive Ethernet technology.


text: NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Rock-Tenn rkt posted fiscal second quarter earnings of $2.9 million, or 8 cents a share compared with $7.3 million, or 21 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago, which included pre-tax restructuring charges of $900,000. The company said net income for the current second quarter was also reduced by pre-tax restructuring costs of $6 million mainly related to the closure of a laminated paperboard products facility. Sales climbed 14.2 percent to $400 million from $350 million, buoyed by strong sales for its folding carton and merchandising display businesses. The Thomson First Call mean estimate was for earnings of 16 cents a share. Shares of Rock-Tenn were down 13 cents at $15 at the close of trading Monday.


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The Kwacha Falls After World Bank Cuts Zambia's GDP Growth Forecast
The kwacha on Friday traded on a very weak footing following the World Bank's cutting of Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast from 3.5 per cent to 3.3 per cent.
The local unit depreciated amongst a basket of currencies, FNB Zambia has stated in its market report.
Apart from the World Bank's downward revision of the growth projections, the kwacha, according to FNB, lost its strength due to strong dollar demand, which is likely to see the local unit on depreciating trend.
"The market on Thursday closed at K12.400 on the right-hand side – at levels last seen in October 2018. ZAR/ZMW also crossed 0.880 at the end of the trading day. If the local unit continues to trade on the back foot against the dollar, it could have an impact on the MPR and inflation rate. We are of the view that without any significant dollar flows into the market, a bearish kwacha will continue…," it stated on Friday morning.
For the Treasury bill auction, it is said to have been poorly subscribed, despite over K1.5 billion in circulation.
With K950 million on offer, successful bids amounted to just K290 million. There was a slight uptick on yields across all the tenors, the most notable being on the 182 bill, which increased by one per cent, FNB has said.


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text: This morning I was reading some info in the "The Food Institute" when I came across an article: http://www.foodinstitute.com/index.cfm Health News A fiber found in sea kelp, alginate, reduces the body's fat uptake by more than 75%, according to Newcastle University researchers, reported BBC News. So I looked up "alginate", and came across this info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alginic_acid the culinary world is truly unique.... And for weight management ? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589757,00.html what if this was truly so ?


text: The ontology advocated by James Elkins in What Painting Is reduces painting to paint. "A brushstroke is an exquisite record of the speed and force of the hand that made it," writes Elkins. "Painting is scratching, scraping, waving, jabbing, pushing, and dragging. There is a wonderful liquid complexity of thoughts that accompany painting, but they are all in, and of, and through the paint." Elkins's description is seductive. It is also stringent, invested as it is in a rigid opposition between the tactile and the intellectual, between the body and the mind of the painter. Does the brush simply move matter, or is it not also a tool for organizing information? Is the surface merely a receptacle for a variety of deposits, or is it not also a terrain along which energy and thought converge and flow? As much as anything, the term "painterly" characterizes a manner of behavior. Moving into the cultural space of painting, materiality is simulated. Moving side-to-side along the picture plane, the hand routinely samples passages, and data is insistently cloned. The painter's thoughts are thus encoded.


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Dan and Eric talk about Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy, oil, fracking, drinking urine, David Beckham, soccer, Chris Kluwe, Oakland Raiders, sitckum, gray whales, solar flares, student debt, Amazon coins, Samsung 5G, Windows, Jesus, frankincense, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Alice Cooper, Wayne's World, Cast of Kings, slavery, Lunopolis, Jack Reacher, Tom Cruise, Wagner, BMW, Iron Man 3, Damages, Dexter, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Resolution, The Snowtown Murders, and Absentia
Episode 109
Dan and Eric talk about Charles Ramsey and the kidnapping victims. Titus Young, Carrie Underwood, super gonorrhea, heart health, cable TV, blackouts, Spotify, drug addiction, Facebook invites, communication, drummers, John Bonham, Meshuggah Beach Party, Phantom Of The Opera, One Hour Photo, A Song of Ice and Fire, Hatfields and McCoys, Touching The Void, The Office, Trollhunter.
Episode 106
Dan and Eric celebrate the two year anniversary of the show with special guest M. J. Preston! Amognst the topics discussed are the Boston marathon bombing, the fertilizer plant explosion in Texas, conspiracy theories, home made hockey rinks, e-books, Apple, iPad, ice road trucking, The Equinox, Acadia Event, Quentin Tarantino, Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, Spike Lee, capoeira, and The Assailant
Episode 105
Dan and Eric talk about Annette Funicello, Margaret Thatcher, NYC soda ban, IMDB, ageism, sharks, monuments, rice,lead, FDA, electronic cigarettes, smoking, Facebook, hacking airplanes, Tumblr, Spotify, Road Ninja, Kickalicious, A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, The Dukes of Hazzard, Doctored, and internet training.
Episode 104
Dan and Eric talk about Dan's vacation, billboards, On Being, Planet Money, The Partially Examined Life, Roger Ebert, Jason Hanson, David Akers, Chris Kluwe, Kevin Ware, the Pope, birth control, health care, Kraft macaroni and cheese, Facebook Home, Lincoln, Parental Guidance, Bend It Like Beckham, Game of Thrones, Duck Dynasty, Evil Dead, Chloe Grace Moretz, Let The Right One In, prequels, and Star Trek
Episode 103
Dan and Eric talk about McDonald's, juicing, Sergio Garcia, Tiger Woods, soccer, two-headed shark, Judge Judy, Monsanto, GMO, gay rights, Apple, mapping, invisibility cloak, Yahoo!, Google, Chrome, Apple, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones, Zero Dark Thirty, The Host, Room 237, and Duck Dynasty.
Episode 102
Dan and Eric talk about NFL rule changes, Voyager, tornados, iPhone, quantum computing, F4: Vortex, crocodiles, Black Water, sumo oranges, Jimi Hendrix, POD HD500, Come Out And Play, Hungry For Change, Wilhelm scream, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, House of Cards, and Keanu Reeves.
Episode 100
Sun, 10 March 2013
Dan and Eric celebrate their 100th episode, talking about elephants, cows, sharks, volcanoes, camels, the Hindenburg, Chris Kluwe, Bill Bennett, Facebook, targeted ads, Apple Maps, Samsung Galaxy S4, Mike Tyson, Reed Timmer, Tornado Chasers, Slows BBQ, Shotgun Philharmonic, Honeycrisp apples, cuties, self healing microchips, Carrie Fisher, The Flesh Eaters, Game of Thrones, Jack The Giant Slayer, Oz the Great And Powerful, 3D, Peter Dinklage, Cujo, Triangle, and Weird Al.
Episode 99
Dan and Eric talk about the Oscars, Jennifer Lawrence, Adele, Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr., The Unthinkable Mind, The Harlem Shake, Chipolte quesario, secret menus, New York's large pop ban, horse meat, Morrissey, Duck Dynasty, networked rats, Leaf motion controller, Pandora, iPod nano, Lightning connector, HP's new tablet, Sony Experia Tablet Z, webOS, LG, smart TVs, smart canes, Facebook, Yahoo, Midnight Son, Real Steel, Cop Out, Game of Thrones, Barricade, The Last Exorcism 2, Cop Out, Salt Sugar Fat, Megadeth, Pink Floyd, Ice-T, and David Bowie.
Episode 98
Dan and Eric talk about Eric's new car, AWD, Zingerman's candy bars, exercise induced vomiting, NFL rules, Danica Patrick, cheerleaders, gaming consoles, Apple, iWatch, A Good Day To Die Hard, Live Free Or Die Hard, Die Hard With A Vengeance, Die Hard, Nothing Lasts Forever, Dark Skies, Blood and Chrome, Sinister, The Simpsons, Game of Thrones, and The Macaroni Grill.


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Ver em "Strong teams needed to succeed":
Doctor Liz Sidwell explains how she has helped schools to succeed
Doctor Liz Sidwell, the chief executive of Haberdashers Aske's Federation, runs two schools.
She is in the process of bringing the second, the Knights Academy, up to the standards required under the government's proposals.
Dr Sidwell said having a strong team to help run a school was one of the most important factors in its success.
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text: It is very important adopt, utilise and make complete use of the newest expertise for everyone to match the pace of this changing world. Provides a pure warm stream of water to assist soothe muscles, ligaments and tendons and increases the blood movement and oxygen circulation around the body. Apple Computer systems have additionally just lately adopted a know-how by way of which you can get the shows of your alternative on your TELEVISION set with the help of an iPhone.\n\nSee how we're utilizing biometrics to assist secure and protect the digital identities of individuals in crisis worldwide. Meanwhile, in the display screen division, HD screens have began to hit the newest premiere smartphones. Worlds of knowledge at the moment are accessible on the click on of a mouse.\n\nThese telephones have become smaller as time handed by, and now all of the sudden they seem to be getting greater once more. For the frequent travelers, Acer's K130 may be very handy because it gives a conveyable projector that you should use anytime, wherever.\n\nSpeech recognition undoubtedly appears to be the following big factor in smartphone technology. Researchers had tablet computers with video messaging put in in volunteer's residences. The graphics that we see on our video video games today have actually come a great distance.\n\nWhereas the filter idea can allow for the attainable built up of debris on top of it, just like the older gutter screen provides, one of the key variations appears to be the "slipperiness", for lack of a greater phrase, of the micro-mess. So you'll be able to store much more information in your laptop resembling games, footage, videos, functions, and more.


text: On my way home from work today, I was reminded that always having your camera with you is definitely a good thing. Being the journalist that I am, I sent them out to all our local news stations and got a very fast and exciting response from our local ABC news station asking is they could run my photos online and possibly on air!!!


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Customer service isn't just a list of items—of things we do and mark complete. It is a mindset, the result of which fosters an exceptional experience and leaves a lasting impression… it delights. Real estate professionals of this mindset never stop striving toward creating better customer experiences—they simply don't settle.
In mathematics, there's a phenomenon called a vertical asymptote, which is an upright line that a curve approaches but never quite touches. Though the curve gets gradually closer, it never intersects with the line. To the eye, it's an illusion. To the mind, it's impossible. But to the professional, it's the path toward success.
That is, those with a mindset for creating exceptional customer experiences tenaciously run after that proverbial line of perfection, knowing full well they'll never quite reach a point at which enough is enough. You could perhaps say this sort of person is an asymptote who relishes the pursuit of excellence and finds "the chase" to be purely inspiring.
This person isn't dissuaded by absurd notions like perfection or a false sense of completion. They recognize that in order to exceed a client's expectations, one cannot simply rely on some arbitrary list of to-do's… it's just not enough. One must take on a mindset of ongoing, relentless evolution.
A mindset to exceed customer expectations:
- Embraces challenges; it doesn't run or hide:
Albert Einstein once said, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."In any profession, such as in real estate, it's natural to settle into a regimen or establish a set way of doing things. However, one runs a substantial risk of skimming through, sidestepping, or overlooking challenges which may arise. While it's easy to assume every transaction functions the same as the one, two, or three before, it's simply not true. And it's only human, I dare say, to avoid confrontation. That being said, things (as we've all presumably learned) have a way of coming back around.So heeding Einstein's insight, are you embracing the challenges—sticking with problems until they're fully resolved, or do you routinely hurry through the process and reconcile the matter with a shortsighted fix?
- Operates with empathy:
I was hired by Coldwell Banker in late 2013, which required me to move from Tennessee to New Jersey. Relocating can be pretty crazy. So in the frenzy, I hired a colleague to list my home for sale. He did a fantastic job, but wow, the things I learned… and felt when I gave up control!Though I had listed other people's properties for sale numerous times myself, I had never quite been in their shoes. I experienced emotions such as anxiety, uncertainty, and frustration—feelings I'd only observed my past clients endure. Through the experience, I gained a sense of understanding and appreciation about the kinds of situations they would often face; that is, I became empathetic.What I have found is that the one who time and again exceeds the expectations of his or her clients consistently demonstrates empathy toward their respective circumstances. Now, in order to do this authentically, one should (whenever possible)—test his or her services—try them on for size, if you will. If that's not possible, then make a concerted effort to obtain an understanding about what the people you serve are often experiencing.Because after all, if you can't empathize with what they're experiencing, how then do you intend to deliver an exceptional experience?
- Identifies and fixes breakage:
Every time I close the door to my son's bedroom it creaks loudly and I hear him rustle in his crib, nearly waking. I always think to myself, "I should buy some oil and lather up these pesky hinges"—but of course, I never do.When you contemplate your business and all of the many services which make it up, where do you find squeaky hinges? The first step is, of course, to identify the problems—the pain points one might experience in working with you. But the most difficult part is taking action to alleviate the problems you've identified.No matter how small or inconsequential an issue may seem (e.g., a cumbersome process for gathering information about a listing to input into the MLS or that lackluster closing gift you give time after time because you keep forgetting to come up with a better idea), a mindset for creating exceptional experiences doesn't live with deficiencies or ignore problems—it updates or fixes them.
Customer service isn't just a list of items—of things we do and mark complete. It is a mindset, the result of which fosters an exceptional experience and leaves a lasting impression… it delights. What mindset have you adopted to delight customers?
Jason guides real estate professionals through current and emerging trends in consumer behavior, sales and marketing, and entrepreneurship. To invite Jason to speak or to schedule a consultation, visit: www.JasonPantana.com/Contact


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New Drawing Wall highlights topical river issues
Please note: this is an old article.
This article was published on 10, May, 2019. The infomation contained wihin may be out of date or inaccurate.
The thirty-fifth Shepparton Art Museum Drawing Wall features artist Alex Pittendrigh with a work called Près des Eaux: Tears of Isis, a large abstract painting referencing water and river systems.
It ties together the artist's interest in environment, but also his long-held passion for ancient cultures. This work specifically references symbolic and sacred readings of water in Egyptian tomb paintings. In a contemporary context, it references issues faced by river systems in Australia such as the recent catastrophic 'kill' events within Australian rivers such as at the Murray Darling basin /Menindee.
"The title is in part taken from an ongoing series of paintings of my own that are themselves riffing off an eponymously titled series of watercolours by Gustave Moreau at his house Museum in Paris, which were abstractions meditating on mythological subjects that appeared to the artist whilst in a liminal, sleep-like state," said Mr Pittendrigh.
"At a symbolic level, water symbolises rebirth and new life after the destruction wrought by flood."
The Drawing Wall zig zag pattern expands over approximately 10x2 m across the wall's surface. The work has been painted with pencil and non-toxic acrylic and watercolour paints.
"On occasion the viewer will be confronted by irregularities or fractures in the overall geometric design, suggesting that the waters life giving flow has been disrupted or perhaps polluted by a lack of care for what has given life and a failure to heed the wisdom of those who cared for it long before," he said.
About the Artist
Alex Pittendrigh was born in 1966 in Melbourne and lives and works in Melbourne and Tanja, NSW.
Working chiefly in painting, sculpture and installation, he maintains a strong interest in classical antiquity and how its long echo might usefully intersect with the present day and how it continues to resonate with contemporary culture's anxieties and discontents.
He has undertaken residencies at The British School at Rome, Italy; The Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris; Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces, Melbourne, and has participated in group shows such as "Uncanny Nature" at The Australian centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), "Lurid Beauty" at The National Gallery of Victoria, "Wilderness" at The Art Gallery of NSW, and others including Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces, Contemporary Art Tasmania, Hobart and Devonport Regional Gallery, and Two rooms, Auckland.
He was a founding member of the Artist run initiative First Floor in Melbourne, and has also exhibited at other ARIs such as Caves, Melbourne; Stereo Exchange, Copenhagen; and Dunedin.


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Bloody Sunday families solicitors to 'robustly challenge' Soldier F's anonymity
Australian native Scott Thompson (right) pictured outside the Ballymoney Museum with John Pinkerton of Ballymoney RBL.
AN AUSTRALIAN native with links to Northern Ireland has spoken of his delight with the news that his great uncle is to named on the war memorial in Ballymoney.
Scott Thompson's great grandfather Samuel and great uncle Robert both served in World War One, but unfortunately the latter died in conflict.
Speaking to the Chronicle after becoming the first Thompson to return to Northern Ireland since 1910, Scott insisted he was emotional after hearing about Ballymoney back home in Perth.
"When I got off the train and saw a picture of the old Ballymoney train station it was quite emotional," he said.
"I sent a photo of it to my father back in Australia and he was also very moved by it.
"I'm the first Thompson to return back to Ballymoney since 1910/11, so you can say it was a long time coming.
"When I was growing up, I heard stories about Ballymoney, Northern Ireland and my great grandfather Samuel and great uncle Robert.
"I planned to come across to Europe and this was the perfect opportunity to do so."
Robert was killed in 1918 after enlisting with the Australian Army, with his brother Samuel also joining up to serve in World War One.
See this week's paper for the full story.


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Morning Coffee with Lilacs, 8 x 8 inches
Morning Coffee with Lilacs
Good Morning,
Are you familiar with the blog, Marley and Lockyer? It's run by a lovely Aussie who creates beautiful ceramic pieces and also shares some of the most inspiring photos of living the good life. In fact, this painting was inspired by her blog post from April 27th.
The photo of morning coffee with a French press got me thinking about how would I capture this morning ritual… with it being springtime, I imagined having my morning cuppa with a bouquet of fragrant lilacs and enjoying a peaceful moment before the day gets going.
So my friends, on this bright Monday morning, I hope your week has started off well with a zen moment and a bit of the season brought indoors.
This is a painting from my Bountiful Observations series, and in my desire to preserve this series, I realize I need to slow down from creating a completed painting every week, so going forward, I will post one new painting on the first Monday of each month. And as with all paintings from this series, 25% of the net proceeds of each sale is donated to the American Horticultural Society.


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Made from durable stoneware, this vibrant, hand-painted bowl is sure to enliven any table with its colorful motif and fluted edge.
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