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Dear Melanie,
You are a truly gifted astrologer! I was shocked to hear about a career change, a reunion with an ex, and an overall difficult year ahead during my solar return. I never thought in a million years that I would leave my teaching job, but life took me in another direction and I am beyond happy with the opportunities I received. Also, I knew that my journey with my ex was over long ago but after running into him randomly he made his feelings for me known and refused to take no for an answer. I eventually convinced him that moving on was for the best.
Although the year was difficult in some respects, I learned a lot and grew in many ways. Thank you Melanie! Your incredibly accurate and specific predictions contributed to the positive experiences I had this past year.
~ Danielle, Kitchener, Ontario
Hello Melanie,
I recently completed the basics of astrology, and I have to say this method you spoke of seems to me a great approach in that it is thorough and precise. I have felt a bit foggy in regard to which traits take precedence or hold more weight than others. This was truly helpful to me.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
~ Stephenie Irish, Los Angeles, California
Thank you for the wonderful lecture last night! Your presentation was brilliant, and I am excited to try out the method…
Thanks again for sharing this wonderful method with us. Do you offer other classes?
~ Rebecca Zemlyn, Los Angeles, California
Hi Melanie!
I really, really, REALLY enjoyed the class, and in fact have been pretty much obsessed ever since. I feel like I might want to take my future courses 1:1 so that I can get the absolute MOST out of them and keep going at a good pace. Everything really seemed to click for me and I'm excited that this little hobby might grow wings… We all agree that you should be doing astrology full-time. Not sure what your situation is, but you have a gift and it would be wonderful if you could concentrate all your energies on that. Totally unsolicited advice – I'm sure just what you've always wanted!
… One thing I did want to share with you was that after our meeting on Sunday where you told me to focus on my career and you also mentioned a sum of money coming to me… WELL on Friday, 5 DAYS LATER, I got a huge bonus at work. COMPLETELY OUT OF THE BLUE but exactly what you had told me to expect!! I honestly could NOT believe it!
Anyway, thanks again. You really were amazing, and I look forward to us working together a lot in the future!
~ Heather Chappell, Atlanta, Georgia
Hi Melanie,
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your classes. You are very gifted and as the weeks went on, your sense of humour came shining through.
~ Jane Ann Lobraico, Welland, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
Thank you again for yesterday – it was amazing… What books would you recommend on astrology? I'm interested in learning more about the field. My hubby is interested in having his natal chart done as well – he found the info I shared very interesting and very accurate.
Thanks again, it was great.
~ Cindi van Rensburg, St. Catharines, Ontario
Hi Melanie…
We are leaving in 9 days. I can hardly believe it! Everything seems to be coming together nicely though, and I must say the information you provided me has made this whole experience so much easier because there is no longer any doubt that this is the right thing to be doing! So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me in such a profound way!
~ Sharon Malone, Zapata, Mexico
Hi Melanie,
I wanted to give you an update on my year so far. You mentioned in my chart there will be a woman (who is close to me) with a great concern for her health. I just got the news that one of my closest aunts (my mom's youngest sister) was just diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 44. She is having a surgery… You mentioned some travel, and there will be trips taken this year. I'm going overseas to visit her in September.
Another thing you mentioned is that certain friendships would end and others would develop – well, ain't that the truth! Happened already! I see also that you wrote down that I would have an opportunity to travel for business on specific days in May. I had absolutely no plans at the time and didn't think this would happen, but I ended up being asked to go to Las Vegas for a buying trip/conference during those exact days! You also said that there would be a property transaction in August which I wasn't at all planning on. I ended up selling a property and guess when the closing date is? Early August!
The universe delivered again! LOL! Thank you again for everything!
~ Inga, Kitchener, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
I just wanted to send a quick email… to let you know that I so much enjoyed learning from you this year. You have made me understand and become a much better person and I thank you for that!!! I am so glad our paths have crossed and cannot wait to learn more from you!!! You are a sweet dear heart and you have gifts and talents beyond your imagination!!
Bless you Melanie…
~ Brenda MacGillivray, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
I can't thank you enough for such a wonderful and enlightening experience. I can't wait to find some time to sit down and read through all the info you prepared for me. And even more excited as to what this next year with bring for myself and those around me. I'll be sure to keep you posted on any developments.
~ Lisa Fyfe, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Dear Melanie,
Your presentation [at Toronto Astrologers] was fantastic! Simple, logical and elegantly confident. Congratulations for the big synthesis… I received your [notes]. What a brilliant work! Thank you for the trust and for your big-hearted sharing of this masterpiece… It was a wonderful day! THANK YOU!
~ Andrew Mehreider, Toronto Astrologer
Hi Melanie,
Greatly appreciated your presentation today [at Toronto Astrology]. You were able to clarify a lot that I wasn't "getting" from Robert Corre's presentation at SOTA and Patti Tobin Brittain's book. I would be interested in some instruction in the Morin method…
~ Jim Schaefer, Toronto Astrologer
Hi Melanie … I really enjoyed your workshop on Morin last Saturday, as did everyone I spoke to about it afterwards…
~ Alanna Morgan, Toronto Astrologer
I was at yesterday's lecture which I enjoyed very much… you present a way to look at a chart that for me helps to put together the missing pieces that I am always looking for…
~ Melina Crane, Toronto Astrologer
Hi Melanie,
Just a short note… to thank you for speaking at Astrology Toronto today. Although I've been practicing astrology longer than you have, I learned some new tricks and I must confess that I'm not looking at charts the same way afterwards.
~ Michael Barwick, Toronto Astrologer
Hi Melanie!
I found it extremely fascinating that you were able to explain some pretty serious questions I had about myself that you didn't even know I had… I wish I could have voice recorded everything you said… just how you explained things was great. I have read through everything once, and I'm going to read through it again… I know I was meant to meet you and have a session with you. You are really sweet, and I know I would not have trusted just anyone telling me those things… It was SO enlightening. Thank you so much!
I don't know if you remember, but in my charts you said that August 16th something is going to happen (I don't remember your exact words). Well today is August 16th, and this morning I woke up and found the email that I'm accepted to the Disney program! Woohoo! Amazing stuff. Just wanted to let you know.
~ Julia Chiarelli, St. Catharines, Ontario
I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed the Level One Astrology Class. I have certainly learned a lot in these few weeks! While some of the lessons have been good review, I feel like I am really starting to move forward and the information is becoming three dimensional. The opportunity to 'speak and hear' astrology is immensely beneficial and I look forward to each week.
I'm eager to get started on the Level 2 Class and continue this exciting learning experience. Thank you so much for providing a wonderful forum in which to learn.
~ Jayne Logan, Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
I'm loving all this awareness that astrology has given me! Thank you Melanie! Doing my natal chart two years ago was the beginning of my journey which intrigued me to learn more, to take your workshop and your course. It has been life changing, and I do feel more empowered. I look at where I was then, recovering from a heart attack, and now I feel so full of life.
~ Lynn Mitchell, St. Catharines, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
Just wanted to let you know that my solar return report has been bang on this year! Astrology never ceases to amaze me… Thanks for being such a great astrologer (and teacher).
I hope you have a wonderful day.
~ Kim F., Burlington, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
Thanks for seeing my son on your day off… he was quite happy with his experience…hopefully we can do his predictive chart at the right time. He was very enthusiastic about it… really made him think deeply about a lot of things…neat! I can't wait to have mine done also. Hope that you had a good weekend.
~ Carolyn K., St. Catharines, Ontario
Dear Melanie,
THANK YOU! Your generosity, your talent and your passion for reading the planets and peoples' charts is so evident… and Melanie, you really have a way of making people feel comfortable, interesting and worthy, and I'm sure that people will continue to be drawn to you for that reason. (Before I forget… my mom really wants to come and see you as does my friend. On this note, do you do/would you do gift certificates at all?) Listening to your observations about my chart was intriguing, insightful and encouraging to take some necessary steps/make some interesting choices in the next while. In very general terms, a lot of what you shared with me was information that I feel I knew innately (I can say that now, as I age, am more mature, and make more of an effort to listen to what the universe is telling me at every turn)… but hearing some of your insights was helpful to give those "feelings" legitimacy. I certainly feel inspired now to take off with my next purposeful steps on this journey…
So, thank you for your time and for all of your work on my behalf. Thank you for making it a spiritually insightful experience. You have so many gifts to share with the world… thank you for listening to your direction and doing what the world has been calling you to do (at every turn).. and thank you for sharing it with me! I'm very grateful.. and you are such a special person.
~ Carey Baglieri, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Hi Melanie,
The reading you gave me was really accurate, not just about my Mom but about two other people who caused a disruption in my schedule because they needed me to take care of them. Three people with health issues and all that has kept me really busy just like you predicted it.
I will definitely see you again next year for another session. I am also passing on your email address to a client of mine who is interested in an astrological reading. I told her how amazing my reading was. I can highly recommend your services!
~ Angelika Baum, Mississauga, Ontario
"For the last few years, I've been blessed to have my solar return done by Melanie. It wasn't until I had experienced the first one and was able to look back upon that year that I could see the accuracy of the information she had given me. There are always obvious themes that emerge when we are doing the solar return, and I am continually amazed as I watch these themes unfold in my daily life. I now look forward to my solar return each year understanding what a valuable tool it is in both setting goals and preparing me for the struggles and joys that might lie ahead. Melanie brings such sincerity and empathy to our time together and uses both her God-given intuition and years of astrological study to help me grow on a personal level, understand the forces at work in my relationships and ultimately live more intentionally every day. Each encounter with her leaves me feeling empowered and encouraged. She is a gifted individual with great warmth who is generously using her gifts to help others."
~ Chelsea Pritchard, Calgary, Alberta
"My session with Melanie was insightful and enlightening! She is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate individual. Her readings are very informative and accurate. Melanie revealed details about real life issues and opportunities. I'm impressed because this insight has opened my eyes to the work I need to do within myself. Having your natal chart prepared will provide you with a greater understanding on how you can further your own transformation and success. I would highly recommend having a session with Melanie."
~ Lynn Mitchell, St. Catharines, Ontario
"For anyone wanting to know and understand themselves more intimately, a consult with Melanie is an absolute must. A session with her is like sitting down with an old friend to discuss the things of life that you have always known but may not have understood completely. The best part is she sends you away with so much information, you can't help but be better equipped to deal with some of the experiences that will be unique to your life only. Anyone who is curious about what astrology can do to help them live the best life they possibly can should book a session."
~ Kim, Oakville, Ontario
"I really didn't know much at all about astrology before my session. Within minutes of sitting down with Melanie, I was blown away. She described me, my family, my ambitions, talents, childhood and the internal struggles I experience on a daily basis to a tee. She helped me see in what ways I was my own worst enemy and how I could work to change that. Also, when she went over what was currently happening in my life and what was to come, it was also so accurate. I left the session feeling not only empowered, but like a whole other part of life just opened to me. It felt like a healing therapy session. Also, knowing the beneficial and the challenging times in the year ahead will be very valuable to me when planning personal and professional activities. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to reconnect with who they are, who they want to be, and how to get there."
~ Jim, St. Catharines, Ontario


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I started by PhD in the epidemiology of psychotic disorders in October 2014, after completing a Masters in Public Health with distinction. I also worked in health policy and hold an MSc in Philosophy & Public Policy.
My PhD consists of three elements: a meta-analysis on the incidence of psychotic disorders across six countries (completed), computation of incidence rates from the EU-GEI study across Brazil, England, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, and analysis of case-control data from the EU-GEI study. The latter will focus on developing a measure of otherness, designed to capture the extent to which ethnic (and other) minorities differ from the majority population. It will then be tested if this measure is modifying the relationship between ethnic minority status and the higher incidence of psychotic disorders.
The EU-GEI study is a European gene-environment interaction study in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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Research Interests
I am interested in the epidemiology of psychotic disorders, particularly in the role of the environment and social risk factors. I am also interested in philosophy of epidemiology (although this is not included in my PhD). The overlap in environmental and social risk factors between psychotic disorders and the major physical burdens of disease (predominantly cardiovascular disorders) is also of interest to me.

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Sappleton Wins Jamaican 800 Title
June 24, 2007
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The final day of events at the Jamaican National Athletics Championships in Kingston turned out to be a great day for former Sooner Aldwyn Sappleton.
Sappleton, who competed for the Sooners from 2001-2005, dominated the men's 800-meter dash. Sappleton clocked an all-time personal best at the distance of 1:47.11 at National Stadium Sunday night to beat Andre Drummond by 1.75 seconds.
It was Sappleton's third national title after winning the event back-to-back in 2004 and 2005.
Michael Blackwood, who competed for OU in 1999 and 2000, finished second in the men's 400-meter dash. The 27-year-old Sanjay Ayre (45.07) defeated 30-year-old Blackwood (45.16) as both former Olympic medalists ran season bests. Florida State's Ricardo Chambers was third (45.34).
Saturday, Sooner alum Danny McFarlane (1995-97) won his fourth national title in the men's 400-meter hurdles.
The trio of OU graduates are likely to compete for Jamaica at the World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan, Aug. 25-Sept. 2, as the world's greatest athletes count down to the 2008 Olympic Games just one year away.


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Grafted Yelllow Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) "R156"
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), a tropical fruit native Malaysia.
Rambutan belongs to the family Sapindaceae. The hairy fruit, is often
red there are also yellow, orange and pink types, Rambutan when peeled
open, reveals a sweet, white flesh, clinging to a woody seed. The word
rambutan is derived from the Malay word rambut meaning "hair"
It is believed that rambutans are native to Malaysia and Indonesia. The earliest record of rambutan trees show that they were cultivated by the Malayan jungle tribes around their temporary settlements, a practice followed to date. Rambutan trees are today found growing naturally in Southern China, the Indochina region and Australia. With increasing popularity and growing demand for rambutans worldwide, the fruit is presently considered an important agricultural produce.
Rambutan trees are evergreen with a roundish-bushy appearance, growing up to a maximum of 30 m. Rambutan branches are low and wide spread. Rambutan bark is smooth, greyish-brown or reddish-brown. Rambutan leaves are simple pinnate compound, 15 to 40 cm long and arranged alternately. Leaflets are elliptical, blunt and up to eight leaflets are arranged in pairs. Rambutan flowers are greenish-white, small sized, occur in large bunches, have no petals, are mildly fragrant and are either completely male or bisexual. The male flowers occur on different trees. Rambutan flowers have six to eight stamens while the superior ovary has one to two lobes with a single style. Rambutan flowering occurs twice a year. Rambutan fruits are hairy, yellow to crimson, redden as they ripen and grow up to 7 to 5 cm in size. Rambutan seeds are oval, bitter, single, high in fat, narcotic and covered with the white juicy flesh that is eaten as fruit.
The Rambutan fruit is eaten raw, made into jams or is cooked. Rambutan fruit, canned in syrup is directly eaten off the can too. The seeds are sometimes roasted and eaten.
Medicinal uses
Rambutan pericarp or the fruit walls are high in tannin and saponin are used in Java for various medicinal purposes. A concoction of it is sold by traditional Malay medicine sellers. The Malays use a decoction of Rambutan roots to treat fever. Rambutan bark and the fruits are supposed to have astringent properties. Rambutan bark, made into a decoction, is used to treat tongue diseases. Rambutan fruit is supposed to have anthelmintic properties, helping one eradicate intestinal worms. It is also used in relieving diarrhoea. The leaves are used as poultices to relieve headaches.
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A couple of months ago, I purchased a membership to Close To My Heart's online, digital scrapbooking program, Studio J. I can personally tell you that I had very few issues using the program as I made my first digital layout and those that I had were easily overcome. There is a learning curve, as there is with any new program. And sure, if you have very little experience with using a computer, the learning curve will be greater. So some questions you may have bouncing around in your head might include, "How can I know if Studio J is something for me? How big will my "learning curve" be? Well, my first suggestion would be to just try it. You can try it for free with no obligation to purchase anything and nothing to download to your computer. After all, seeing a layout with YOUR pictures, your loved ones, the places you've visited, etc., will really help you to appreciate what Studio J can do for you. My other suggestion would be to check out the video that Close To My Heart added to YouTube yesterday. It shows you some of the basic, beginning steps of Studio J. If you're looking to start digital scrapbooking, or you're just curious as to how it works, take a few moments to check out the video. Afterwards, head on over to Studio J and try it for yourself. Of course, if you have any questions, just leave a comment or shoot me an email.
Happy scrapping!


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Have you ever heard a recording of something that was so degraded it was next to impossible to make out what was happening? And then when told what was being said the next time you listened you could make sense of it? Our brains are amazing filters, not having a filter for sensory input has been identified as one of the markers for autism. Our brains are designed and evolved to pick out patterns. Until we know what the pattern is sometimes it can be difficult to pick out the meaning from the noise. My question is if this type of phenomena occurs on a higher level. On the level of meaning. Can we pick up patterns in life? In Art? Or do we need to have an idea of the pattern to look for? Can we find patterns in the chaos of everyday experience? Does the meaning we find simply an imposition of primed ideas?
Meaning could be defined as the final causality of a being or event. The reason for which it is. Its teleos.
"Purpose" deals with final causality that extends beyond the immediate sphere of influence or effects. This is distinct from "function" which is simply the immediate effects of a being in a system. For example the purpose of a steering wheel is to allow the driver to direct the vehicle. The function of the steering wheel is to move the wheels.
In modern society efficiency is put as the highest value. This is in part a desire to bring order to the seeming chaos. This is done from faulty premises which deny meaning to the universe as such. The incapacity to grasp the full purpose of a part in the whole. For example the elimination of certain species deemed obnoxious in the past has result in wholesale destabilization of ecosystems. It's easy to confuse ambiguity or at least unknowable-ness with chaos because its internal order escapes us.
Yet chaos is a reality. There is disorder in the universe. Decay is everywhere. Yet it couldn't be more obvious that attempting to re-order nature purely according to our immediate preferences has devastating consequences. A garden should be cultivated, not left to its own decay or worse burned to the ground, then replanted with only selected plants that are fashionable. Especially when these plants hog resources like mad or only because they don't. The former is excessive, the latter is usually ugly. Thus genuine diversity is a component of ordered systems. Industrialism only allows for replicable conformed commodities.
While this has brought us unimaginable luxuries. It has also cheapened them and at the expense of the artisan. Now only the rich enjoy custom craft. As an additional effect it has made us question our own individuality. As if we ourselves are the result of an industrial process invented by nature. Now there are countless items we can buy, all clamoring for our attention. Advertising campaigns constantly screaming creating a cacophony of solicitation. A chaos of meaning as contradicting philosophies that underlay these ads compete for our devotion.
The reason the universe seems to have no order is due to immersion in disordered artificial affairs of a cynical secular society. You can only make judgments about the whole from the parts you are in contact with. This is why I advocate that people spend time in silence and solitude. Take time to wander in nature in order to observe her secrets. Without that, our inner chatter will only be in a constant reaction to this mess.


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Gorgeous, cool, sunny day in mid-October. Listening to great music by Gorilla Swing. What could be better than a great chili cook-off? Maybe, the Cardinals making it to the World Series? Well, the setting was in St. Louis at the Town and Country Whole Foods Market after all. Maybe it was the celebration of the spectacular fall day, the Cardinals winning or the chili; at any rate Saturday made for a great day and a huge crowd. It was our pleasure from RCR to be on the judging side of the table rather than the competition.
Whole Foods Market held their 3rd annual Chili Cook-Off where the team members dream up and prepare their recipes. This is a creative group to say the least and they certainly can do some unique chili recipes. Each contestant group of team members from different departments represented a local charity. The two winners received $500 each for their charity
Rain Crow Ranch/ Whisnant Family Farms and Feast Magazine sponsored the event. We were privileged to serve as judges along with Pat Eby, food writer for Feast Magazine, and Tammy Wildman, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
Just though I might include some of the chili recipes for you here.
The Judges Choice winner was South City Pork Steak Chili prepared by the Meat Team and their partner charity Habitat for Humanity.
South City Pork Steak Chili
1 lb Rain Crow Ranch ground grass-fed beef
2 links chorizo (10oz)
1 lb boneless pork steak
2 green peppers
1 white onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bunch cilantro
1 tbs cumin
1 tbs chili powder
1 tbs salt
1 tbs black pepper
1 can organic diced tomatoes
1 can organic northern beans
1 can organic tomato sauce
12 oz Urban Chestnut Zwickel beer
Remove chorizo from casing and cut into ½ inch cubes. Mix the chorizo with the beef, pork, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté on medium heat for 7 minutes until browned. Drain any oil and in the same pan add peppers, onion, and garlic cooking till soft. Reduce the heat and add the beer. Cook down the beer for 5 minutes then add the beans, cooked meat, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and cilantro. Cook for 2 hours on low heat.
The Peoples Choice Winner was The Whole Body Team with Cocoa, Sausage Chili and their partner charity Bird Sanctuary.
Cocoa, Sausage Chili
2 lb Rain Crow Ranch ground beef
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
8 oz hot Italian sausage
½ cup olive oil
3 c yellow onions, chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tbs minced garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 tbs chili powder
2 tbs ground cumin
3 tbs dried oregano
1 tbs paprika
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cardamom
3 tbs ground unsweetened cocoa powder
6 c canned tomatoes
½ c tequila
12 oz beer
In a large pot sauté the onions in the oil until soft. Add the peppers and garlic and continue to sauté for about 10 minutes. Add all the spices and the cocoa, stirring to mix all ingredients. Remove from heat.
In another large pan, brown the meats, breaking up any large pieces. Cook until all pink is gone. Add the meat to the vegetable mixture and continue to cook at medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, the tequila, and the beer. Simmer for at least an hour. Serve in a bowl with a slice of fresh lime to squeeze over the chili. Add salt to taste. Of course, the chili only gets better if served the next day when the spices have really settled in.


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Malcolm McDowell - Script to Screen
Date: 3/17/2014; 18 minutes
Malcolm McDowell gives a rare insight into the actor's perspective in translating the script to the screen. He allowed us to look deeper into Stanley Kubrick's classic film "A Clockwork Orange" and provides keen advice for aspiring screenwriters about how to attract actors like him to their characters. (#27695)
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French company reveals to businesses and brands how they are viewed in the mediaMay 14, 2009 // 0 Comments
LexisNexis gives companies in France and elsewhere instant insight into their reputations worldwide.
Your company has a reputation to uphold. And how a company is perceived is among its greatest assets–or liabilities. But these days, globalization and the internet and media explosion has made it nearly impossible to keep abreast of all mentions of your business or your industry, let alone the tenor of the conversations and the effects these media appearances may be having on your corporate image both on its own and vis-a-vis the competition. Especially since these discussions are taking place in multiple languages, across thousands of media outlets and portals worldwide, every minute of every day.
One company in France, LexisNexis, allows businesses to keep current with what's being said about them, and their competition, across the media landscape around the globe. Press analysis tools provide an aggregate of data from thousands of sources (legal, financial, scientific and more) in multiple languages that paints a clear and current picture of a brand or company's image. The value of this information analysis is incalculable, especially when the information is not 100% positive. In the case of negative messages or events involving their clients, LexisNexis provides up-to-the-minute risk management. The crucial speed of reaction time to unfavorable messages or events can spell the difference between containment and irreparable damage to a company's reputation.
LexisNexis Analytics gives companies powerful and easy-to-use tools with which to view and, more importantly, interpret this information constantly flowing in from multiple media sources. The first of these is the LexisNexis Dashboard, a graphical scorecard which measures the number of articles and mentions, compares people or brands, evaluates the positive or negative tenor of discussions around a brand or company, tags the most highly critical articles and the most active sources, offers competitive intelligence, and highlights the issues that come up most often. The LexisNexis Dashboard can be totally customized for each client, allowing them to pick and choose to from all types of sources, in all languages, to create the clearest and most meaningful picture for them. Graphs, histograms and other type of views allow clients to interpret the content and tone of messaging to quickly and decisively determine their own next steps in terms of corporate initiative, risk management and proactive public relations.And because in business, it isn't only your company's reputation that matters, Lexis Nexis also provides competitive intelligence tools that let businesses monitor where they and their brands stack up in the competitive landscape.
Where the Dashboard gives an overview and various ways to "keep score" of the number and tone of appearances in media, the LexisNexis Monitor provides another form of press analysis. Monitor allows you to view articles coming in from various information providers in one single tool. These items be supplied by all kinds of sources: press aggregators, web articles, blogs, forums, even client content such as email and databases. Monitor can then create customized RSS feeds based on the client's evaluation of the most useful sources, and distribute the information to key decision makers.
While these automated tools are immensely powerful in themselves, the greatest value of working with LexisNexis Analytics for your information analysis may be in the experience and expertise of its people. Expert consultants create customized reports in the formats and timings each client needs most, whether it is a weekly news summary, monthly reports, quarterly image studies, or more general strategic analysis. Based on their clients' parameters, they select the sources to track from an existing library of 60,000 sources; the technology that best corresponds to the objectives and the topics, companies, brands and people to watch, in which languages and geographic areas.
Unless you can read and interpret every newspaper, blog and magazine in the world and watch every TV and web broadcast, you probably would do well to work with LexisNexis Analytics to monitor and optimize your company image. Companies such as Canal + , Pfizer and many more already have, since 1995.
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This wheat wagon caught our attention a few days back. It stands outside the Revolutions Transport Museum at Whiteman Park in Perth. This very wagon set a world record in 1923 when it was loaded with 407 bags (32 ton) of wheat and towed a mile to a railway siding by a team of 15 horses. The record has never been beaten, so the wagon is still a world champion.
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Swings and Roundabouts
The great Australian author Randolph Stow was born on 28 Nov 1935 and grew up in the West Australian seaside town of Geraldton. His most famous novel, The Merry-go-round in the Sea, tells the poignant story of a boy growing up in wartime Geraldton.
The merry-go-round above stands on the foreshore in Geraldton. It was built in 1988 in memory of Stow. Unfortunately it was bolted down when we saw it a few months back, pending restoration. But a few years before that we saw it in use (below).
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We also saw some Roman artefacts in Milan earlier this month. You mightn't expect to find much Roman stuff in such a large, modern city, but there is plenty to see at the Milan Archaeological Museum. There are displays of Roman archaeological finds, plus some Roman buildings.
The museum adjoins the site of the Roman Circus (for horse/chariot races, not clowns). The late 3rd century Square Tower above was part of there circus and is now a church tower. The Polygonal Tower below was part of the Roman city wall.
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On Saturday we went to the Christmas art and craft market in Forrest Place, Perth. There were all manner of hand made gifts on sale, but what we liked most were the retro style ices on a stick, with flavours like coffee or passion fruit. Best of all, they were being sold from a genuine 1950s food kiosk on wheels. It wasn't a converted vintage caravan, but was custom built for the purpose.


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This is a reprint of my "Pastor's Report" for 2014.
"It ain't what it used to be!" I'm speaking of Evangelism! The Evangelism of old was done door to door, person to person, through printed pamphlets and materials. No more! With the proliferation of hand held electronic devices, the impact of hard copy materials and the frequency of personal contacts, has diminished. The most effective tool the church now has for evangelism is these electronic devices. The internet has put the world at our fingertips!
Whether you like it or not, the world of information and socialization rotates around the axis of the internet. If we are to influence that world and the communities being built by it, we need to get, not in line, but on line, and bring the Gospel with us.
Jesus said: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…" We don't have to go far. "We've got the whole world in OUR hands!"
The world is constantly building new communities through electronic devices. We want to do the same by using the internet to link the world to a Christian community and an ecumenical LORD!
Faith comes by hearing! (Romans 10:17), but there is no doubt that people will come to faith by means of I-Pads, Smart Phones, Kindles, Notebooks and combinations thereof. "What do you think?" "What will you do?" Here is what I pray…
Download St. Mark's app to your device(s) by scanning the QR codes [below] or by going to Google Play or iTunes, and then share it with all your friends. Use what otherwise might only direct people away from God, to draw people to God!
Being an Evangelist is no longer inconveniencing or expensive. You are already equipped and invested in it!
Just use what you got for the glory of God!
Take the LORD with you wherever you go…this will get you there!


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Anyone who understands the statement "My anxiety is giving me anxiety," can speak to its pervasiveness; it's almost as if anxiety turns on a switch that you can't turn off. Unsurprisingly, people spend years trying to mix the perfect cocktail of breathing exercises, therapy, and mind tricks to relieve their symptoms and formulate a go-to strategy. While every person is different, part of advocating for mental health is being honest about your experience and sharing your strategies with others. Below, read up on what five people actually do to calm their minds and assuage panic attacks, as originally reported by Mindbodygreen:
"Anxiety comes in waves, the worst upon waking where it's almost impossible to move. Personally, I find the most helpful remedies are deep breathing and the practice of honoring my thoughts and letting them go."
"One thing that has helped significantly with my anxiety has been my diet. When I cut out sugar, fried foods, processed foods, caffeine, gluten, and dairy, I felt an immediate shift in the severity of the physiological symptoms of my anxiety."
"What I've found most helpful is making time for things I love doing—reading a fun book that I can get lost in, or working on a DIY project like a jewelry rack or a refurbished dresser."
"Keeping a journal or just being more mindful and then being able to document and track my thoughts and look back on them with perspective has been an incredible help. People with anxiety tend to have distorted thinking that they might be unaware of."
"I used to try to fix my anxiety, analyze why I felt anxious, or blame myself, others, or circumstances. … Getting clear that 'feeling better' is the intention, I love to practice the 3As … awareness, acceptance, and adjustment."
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Butternut Squash & Pancetta Arancini
Arancini are crispy, fried risotto balls and they're great for entertaining. This recipe is perfect for the holidays, with roasted butternut squash and local Boccalone pancetta. You can make the rice balls a day in advance and have them chilling in the fridge. When guests come over have the hot oil ready and fry them right before serving. Just make sure to make a lot…people love them.
Active Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1½ hours
Makes about 25
Butternut Squash
1 1½ to 2 lb butternut squash, peeled, cored and diced into ½-inch cubes
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz pancetta
¾ cup sweet onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
¾ cup Aborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup grated Pecorino cheese
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten (save the whites for below)
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon warm water
Pinch of salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fine bread crumbs
Canola oil for frying
Tools: Small ice cream scooper (the size of 1 tablespoon)
Butternut Squash
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Spread 3 cups of the diced squash out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, honey and salt. Toss to coat. Reserve remaining squash for another use. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft and caramelized at the edges. Cool.
Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a small saucepan, covered.
Put the pancetta in the freezer for about 15 minutes, then finely dice into ¼-inch cubes – freezing it first will make dicing easier. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and sauté until golden and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, 4 to 6 minutes, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and sage and cook for another minute. Add the Aborio rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is coated and translucent at the edges – 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium, add the white wine and stir rice until the wine has been absorbed. Add the warm broth, ½ cup at a time and cook until the broth has been fully absorbed by the rice, stirring consistently. The rice should be creamy, but al dente. Turn off the heat and stir in the pancetta, squash and Pecorino. Transfer the rice to a large shallow bowl and cool, stirring often, until the risotto is room temperature. Then, mix in the egg yolks.
Whisk the egg whites, water and salt together in a shallow bowl. Put the flour in second shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Scoop the risotto into little balls with a 1-tablespoon ice cream scooper. Dredge each rice ball in the flour – shaking off any excess, then the egg wash and then the breadcrumbs. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cover the arancini lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
To Serve
Fill a large, heavy pot 1/3 full with canola oil and heat to 375° F with a deep-frying thermometer. The oil should be at least 2" deep. Place a wire cooking rack over a baking sheet next to the oil.
Fry the arancini in batches until golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer them to the wire rack to cool slightly before serving.


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Let's not tiptoe around the truth here. To Manly fans, these two are saviours who can take the famous club into a new and golden era.
But with that comes excruciating pressure for Tom, 20, and Jake, 23.
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- My boss, Helen, is brilliant. I was incredibly intimidated by her and she made me shed a few tears at work and she may have yelled at me near fifty times but she has taught me so much. She has an eye for design like no one else. She adapts herself to each client and is able to create lovely interiors (and exteriors).
- The first week of working I was optimistic about working there. I was going to try my best and just deal with a crazy boss. Then the next couple of weeks I began to hate it. I could never do anything right and Helen was never satisfied. I continued to work hard and do what I can to please her. After a few weeks, boom, she changed overnight and liked me. She liked what I was showing her in my design ideas and she actually offered me a position. This was truly amazing. Now it wasn't smooth sailing the rest of the time but I have come to really enjoy working there.
- I really love interior design. I love helping client's in deciding their paint color, the fabric they want to use, the flooring, the different furniture options. (p.s. we do what is called bespoke furniture, which means the furniture will be made to the client-from start to finish---AMAZING!!).
- Tea and coffee are served ALL the time. People are so weirded out with my decline every day. But I'm okay with it :)
- The UK does not teach English well, nor computer classes. The emails I receive are so poorly written and spelled. Also, people "peck" at the keyboard when they type. HOME ROW PEOPLE! My coworkers are amazed that we can type so fast.
- The few different vocab words...such as: hoover {vacuuming}, trousers {pants}, full stop {period}, rubbish {garbage}, uni {college}, biscuit {cookie}, carriageway {highway}...just to name a few.
- Ethics are not applied in the work environment. One thing that really bugged me. I will be glad to go back to a company that is honest in ALL of their dealings.
This experience has literally changed who I am and who I want to become. Sounds corny but I have learned soo much.
This was at the beginning. I didn't really fancy everything chosen for this client but we were given all the material and made it look presentable.
The same client as above but for her bedroom. This one I thought was classy. We spent so much time and put in so much work looking up all sorts of different types of designs for this client. Good thing she dumped us. :)
This is the office. Pretty cluttered eh? Yes, I was dying. We did a bit of organizing but man it was stressful being in such a cluttered space.
The other part of the office, aka the "showroom". This was a little more presentable...All of these walls are filled with fabric books, carpet, paint, and wallpaper books {this is not picturing near as many books as the company owns}. My first day my boss said, "go familiarize yourself with the fabrics and wallpapers". We literally had to sit there and memorize ever single fabric in all the books. Needless to say I was a little overwhelmed. I surprised myself with how much I actually retained.


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Merv is one of those examples that clearly demonstrate how high we (humans) think about our civilization and how little we actually mean. Once, the most advanced region on Earth, the part of ancient Persia, dotted with bustling cities along the famous, historical Silk Road. Now - the few remains of strongholds as well as defensive walls that used to be the witnesses of enormous power stand silently stripped of their grandeur in the middle of nowhere and the only citizens that settle in the destroyed fortresses are some little desert rodents and herds of camels nibbling wilted shrubs.
How to get to Merv
First, you need to reach the city of Mary (32 km/20 miles from Merv). You can fly there from Ashgabat (the white marble capital which is unique on a global scale - I've described it here) - the fares in Turkmenistan are low. We took this flight - it's incredible how popular the flights are in Turkmenistan, the planes are modern and always full.
It's not that easy to organize your own transport in Turkmenistan, so you'll have to get some help from a local tourist agency. Contrary to popular belief, it's quite easy and straight forward to get a visa and enter this locked and completely off the beaten off country. If you do, a great adventure will await for you as Turkmenistan is completely different from anything you've seen before. If you need to get more info on how to get to Turkmenistan, have a look at my post about Ashgabat - in the section "How to get to Ashgabat".
Merv is not just one or two monuments - it's a huge archaeological site (although it looks more like a desert). Due to its location, it's not properly looked after. It hurts to see that those once beautiful monuments are not restored (although some signs of restoration works slowly started to appear) and seem to be completely abandoned. To visit the whole area, you must get a local guide who will drive you around. Having your own car is not an option unless you know exactly where to go - the roads are not in good condition, there are very few maps available and there is no information at Mary airport whatsoever. You have to organize everything beforehand, back in Ashgabat or even before entering Turkmenistan.
Merv - The Impressions
The main thing about Merv that impresses and frightens at the same time is the vast emptiness of the region. We visited Turkmenistan in November and the autumn colors add the feeling of sadness to the desert landscapes (in the summer the heat and dust can be unbearable and there is no shade around). The area is pretty large, it takes around half a day to visit Merv. Besides the main sites and monuments, it's incredibly interesting to witness the ordinary countryside life in one of the most unavailable countries on Earth. In Turkmenistan, there's a huge contrast between the futuristic, ultra modern cities and towns and villages where time seems to have stood still.
It's hard to believe now, when you only see sand and few remains of walls, that Merv was supposedly the largest city on Earth in the 12th century! First settlements in the region appeared as early as the 3rd millennium BC. Similarly to nearly all sites located in the midst of the endless land bordering by several different kingdoms, Merv suffered enormous damage through warfare and was passed from hands to hands: it belonged to the Persians, Arabs, Turks, endured Mongol and Uzbek invasions before it sank into oblivion in the 18th century and the whole world forgot about it.
Main things to see in Merv
To be honest, it wasn't the archaeological monuments that impressed us the most. Due to their miserable condition, it's nearly impossible to imagine what the city looked like during the times of prosperity. However, the atmosphere of the place is unique and brings the reflection about the time running out - nothing is eternal - even the greatest civilizations came, flourished and declined. It's kind of depressing to come to this conclusion, but the very same fate is awaiting our cities nowodays - although it may seem that we're so advanced that nothing can destroy us. Unfortunately, history proves otherwise. So, let's enjoy this brief moment instead of creating conflicts and wars!
Great and Little Kyz Kala
The Great Kyz Kala (or Gyz-Gala, depending on spelling) is the only remaining fortified building which is preserved so well that it's possible to see the original shape of the walls. It dates back to the 6th century AD. The Kyz Kala has a very unique, distinctive pattern on the outside which cannot be seen anywhere else. No one knows for sure, what the buildings were used for or if the grooves were made only for decoration purposes. Little Kyz Kala is situated just beside, but there's not much left of it. To be honest, I must admit that in the picture the Kyz Kala looks more magnificent than in real life.
Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar
The mausoleum (12th century) is a typical example of the oriental, eastern architecture. It stands literally in the middle of nowhere, you can spot it from Kyz Kala. Around, you'll see many camels and local farmers. It's one of the very few historical monuments on the Silk Road in Turkmenistan that have been restored as it was destroyed by the Mongol invasion. The interior is decorated with beautiful, symmetrical design and it's pretty impressive.
The Ashkabs Mausoleum
The double mausoleum of the Ashkabs date back to the 15th century and is in the process of restoration. It resembles the mausoleum of the other ancient site in Turkmenistan - Konye Urgench (near Dashoguz - I've described it here). There is a very interesting cemetery just beside.
Mohammed ibn-Zeid Mausoleum
This mausoleum is the most forgotten - it's located near the destroyed portion of defensive walls system and there are some trees decorated with pieces of fabric around. It dates back to the 12th century. Looking around, it's difficult to imagine that it used to be a part of a great metropolis.
Erk Kala fortification walls
Erk Kala fortification was the center of the ancient Merv. Unfortunately, what's left of it now is only a mound of soil. The city square was located within Erk Kala. It's a site extremely rich in archaeological artifacts so don't be surprised when you find a piece of pottery or a bone sticking out of the dried mud. If you don't find it here and are interested in archaeology, you must visit the Izmukshir Fortress near Dashoguz (I'll describe it soon) - the ancient pots and bones are strewn around everywhere with no sign of any professional excavations.
Mosque of Yusuf Hamadani
The last stop of out tour, on the way back to Mary, was the mosque of Yusuf Hamadani - built around the 12th century tomb. It's been nicely renovated within recent years and most of the buildings you'll see are brand new. It's a popular pilgrimage site and you'll see some local people wearing original clothing - although Turkmenistan is an Islamic country, the rites and customs are different from those in the Middle East.
See also
I don't recall any blog post or any other article describing the city of Mary,so I'll fill this gap. It's small but quite interesting - looks like a small version of Turkmenistan's capital - Ashgabat. It's full of many enormous and weird white marble buildings as well as beautiful mosques and air conditioned bus stops where you can buy the newest phones, tablets, etc.
Dashoguz, Konye Urgench and Izmukshir Fortress
Although the town of Dashoguz and its Silk Road historical sites are far away from Merv - they bring a similar feeling. Konye Urgench was an ancient center with some of the monuments still standing (I've described it here) and the Izmukshir Fortress is interesting because it's been left completely untouched and as I've mentioned before, you can find many pieces of pottery and even bones and feel like a real archaeologist.
Darvaza Crater
Darvaza Crater is also quite far from Merv but I need to include it here as this unique in the world place that you can't miss while visiting Turkmenistan. The fumes literally come out of a huge hole in the ground, fed by natural gas for over 50 years when Soviet scientists set it on fire. Especially breathtaking at night!
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The Axemaker's Gift: A Doubled-Edged History of Human Culture by James Burke and Robert Ornstein, 1995.
People have changed the world ever since they figured out how to bash on things with sharpened rocks. This book covers the evolution of our tools over the eons, from the simple tools of our ancient ancestors to the sophistication of our scientific technique today. The bulk of the book is a fascinating tour of surprising revelations and connections between technological, political and sociological changes.
The best set of surprises comes as the authors discuss the middle ages and the changes engendered by Guttenberg's moveable type press. For example, codification of vernacular languages was made possible by the desire to print in the common tongue, rather than Latin. This then led to the definition of nations, primarily based on a common tongue. It also led to the loss of smaller languages and dialects. Creation of the nation led to the reduced power of the Roman Catholic church. And the connections continued into development of entities like the various Royal Societies in the U.K.
The authors even make some explanation of why the major innovations that affect society came out of Europe, instead of the Middle East or the East. They talk about the way the three societies worked during the era after the fall of the Roman Empire. Asian and Middle Eastern society were far ahead of European society for a couple centuries, but the authors claim that Europe's social design led to direct application of discoveries that were made elsewhere. Something with which these other large cultures could not or did not succeed.
At the outset of the book, it warns that while Axemakers have created the technologies that have made our world what it is, they worked out of expediency and serendipity without consideration of the long term effects. The penultimate chapter jumps from the industrial revolution to the troubles we see today with lack of resources and the potential for ecological disaster due to the unthinking use of newer and better tools.
The final chapter tells us that all is not lost. It even suggests that out favorite two tools might be able to help us solve some of the more persistent problems. One is our favorite: the human brain. People are infinitely adaptable, as evidenced by the variety of axemakers and our ability to live and succeed in nearly every area of the planet.
The other tool for positive change is the internet, or rather, the capability of people to network and share their ideas and knowledge with anyone around the world who is also connected to this network. Never before has this capability been as strong as it has with the capabilities represented in the internet. Interestingly, the book was published in 1995 when the mainstream media was just beginning to understand the potential value of the network. Some of what the authors suggest is coming to life in the network today with worldwide action being organized via the net; people sharing ideas; candidates with websites that solicit voters to talk and think. Very interesting.
I thought James Burke was the public face of The Secret History of Machines, the intriguing TV show that shows how modern gizmos evolved from earlier inventions and ideas. I was wrong, he was the face on the BBC programme Connections. The writing style at many times reflects the style of both shows.


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