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Renaissance Tarot Deck (Jane Lyle) - Review by Lee A. Bursten
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This is a wonderful new deck published by Fireside/Simon & Schuster, the same publishers who brought us The Mythic Tarot. It comes in a deck/book set. The book is by Jane Lyle, author of The Lovers Tarot. The cards are by Helen Jones. This deck is not to be confused with the Renaissance Tarot Deck by Brian Williams (U.S. Games) or the Tarots of the Renaissance by Giorgio Trevisan (Lo Scarabeo). (Im starting to sense a trend here...)
Theres one thing I want to get out of the way first. As in The Mythic Tarot, most of the credit is given to the author(s), while the illustrator is listed as an afterthought. Its especially egregious in this deck, where Jane Lyles name is featured on the box, while underneath, in tiny, tiny print, it says "Cards Illustrated by Helen Jones." This introduces a mystery. How much input did Lyle have in the actual design of the cards? Was Lyle the A.E. Waite to Joness Pamela Colman Smith? The copyright page simply says, "Card illustrations copyright 1998 by Helen Jones." At the back of the book Lyle thanks Jones "for being my co-creator." The history of the decks creation is not addressed in the book, so we are left to wonder what the division of labor was. But whatever it was, Jones surely deserves more credit than shes getting, especially since shes provided such marvelous illustrations. The folks at Fireside need to realize that we may read the book a few times and then put it away, but the cards are what we hold in our hands and use year after year.
Getting to the cards themselves, they utilize a type of illustration that I have not in a Tarot deck before. Each card is a photograph of a highly detailed bas-relief sculpture; that is, the objects and figures are three-dimensional sculptures, although the back side of the sculptures is probably flat. The three-dimensional elements are placed against a background of vividly colored paper or fabric, often with slight folds or creases to provide texture. I cannot imagine the amount of time and effort that must have gone into the creation of these cards. The end result is quite striking.
The human figures on the cards are metallic, either gold or silver colored. Their clothes appear to be made of soft clay, which has been molded into such finely detailed drapes and folds that it makes you want to reach into the card to feel them. The metallic figures do give a rather cold feeling to the deck when you first look at it, but I found that I got used to it quickly enough.
As if to make up for the fine detail of the sculptures, the symbolism of the cards is on the simple side, which always appeals to me. The cards communicate the messages of the archetypes quite clearly and simply, with an iconic quality that I dont often see on decks other than the Waite-Smith.
The symbolism on the Majors is sometimes standard, and often original; but even the original symbolism seems perfectly logical and well-thought out. For instance, the High Priestess contains a snake and a black cat; on Judgement, winged hearts replace the usual rising figures; Justice balances a huge pair of scales on an upraised finger; the Fool plays a lute.
Sometimes the imagery is surprising and bold, but, again, logical. For example, on Strength a white unicorn replaces the usual lion, which makes perfect sense in light of the myth that only a virgin (i.e., one pure of heart) could tame the wild unicorn. The World is another striking card; she stands with her feet crossed, nonchalantly tossing her hair back, while in one hand she holds what appears to be a rolled-up diploma, complete with red ribbon. Below her feet are a small sun and moon.
The sun and moon make a more striking appearance on the Lovers. Here a golden man with a sun face clasps the hands of a silver woman with a moon face, while Cupid aims his arrow from above. The man wears a tiny moon around his neck, and the woman wears a tiny sun, making a nice yin-yang effect. Red and white roses climbing up each side complete the picture.
Temperance is another extremely attractive yet simple card. One side of her shirt is red, the other orange; one side of her skirt is black, the other white; one wing is black, the other red. One jug is red and the other white, while between them flow a red stream and a white stream. Two silver ribbons, symbolizing water, flow around the sides of the card and at the bottom, where they entwine around one of her feet, reminiscent of the Waite-Smith Temperance with one foot in the water.
Two cards have had their symbolism changed more dramatically. Death has become a phoenix, symbolizing rebirth, presumably to avoid a negative visceral reaction to the standard skeleton. At the phoenixs feet is a small skull and crossbones. And the Devil has become a rather positive picture of a Pan-like creature dancing in a forest, face crowned by leaves and feet hoofed.
The Court cards are King, Queen, Knight, and, rather awkwardly, Page~Princess. I think the authors should have chosen Page or Princess; I dont think we really need both, and using a tilde rather than a hyphen makes it even more unwieldy. The figures on the Court cards are human from the waist up. From the waist down they take the form of the appropriate elemental creature. The Cups are mermen and -maids; the Swords, sylphs; Wands, fire-spirits; and Pentacles, earth-spirits. The figures are posed in expressive postures with their suit symbol as well as other appropriate symbols; for instance, the Knight of Cups is surrounded by sea horses, shells, and fronds of seaweed.
The authors have struck a clever balance between illustrated and non-illustrated pips. About half of the number cards are simply suit symbols arranged into a picture suggestive of their meaning, with perhaps another symbol such as a ribbon or a heart. The other half actually contain human figures posed in dancer-like postures, interacting with the symbols. The resulting scenes suggest the Waite-Smith cards in their meanings but not visually. For example, the 3 of Pentacles shows a figure holding up two pentacles while balancing on a third. A simple picture, but evocative. On the 10 of Wands, a figure carrying a wand trudges up a set of stairs composed of nine other wands.
One aspect of this deck that Im a little dubious about is that the figures on these pips are naked, genderless, and faceless, unlike the figures on the Court cards and Majors. The result is a little eerie. Their heads are perfectly smooth and metallic with no features whatsoever, making them look as if they just stepped off a UFO. All they need is large black eyes to complete the picture. Conceptually its a nice idea; since the figures are without gender or race, they take on an Everyman quality which is quite appropriate. It just takes a little getting used to, and it gives a rather aggressively modern quality to a deck which is supposed to evoke the Renaissance.
One thing I like about all the suit cards is that they are color coded. The backgrounds of Pentacles are dark green; Wands, dark red; Cups, light blue; and Swords, violet. This makes it much easier to get a feeling for a spread as a whole when you lay the cards out.
The book that comes with the deck is generally pretty good. Lyle presents her theory that the Majors can be arranged in a lemniscate pattern which she calls the Wheel of Infinity. The cards on opposite sides of the wheel form pairs which she believes are linked in meaning, and she and Jones have "included subtle design links between these pairs, to highlight their mysterious partnership and to enhance your sense of the Major Arcana as a complete entity." Some of these pairs, like High Priestess-Moon, Empress-Star, and Emperor-Tower, are indeed suggestive of links in meaning, but some of them, like Chariot-Death, are beyond my ability to find a link. The design links are also sometimes apparent and sometimes not. I personally dont think this sort of thing is really necessary, although it might perhaps help some beginners who may be overwhelmed by so many individual cards.
After this, the book goes on to present Lyles interpretations of upright and reversed cards. Here again the author has struck a clever balance, this time between psychologically oriented interpretations and predictive ones. A beginner could use only this book and gain a good understanding of the cards. A nice feature is that the interpretations of the Court cards include and upright and reversed meaning dealing with personalities, and an abstract meaning so that you can apply the card to a situation. Unfortunately these lean more heavily towards the predictive. Im not necessarily opposed to some predictive interpretations, but when there are too many of them it can overload the reader if he or she tries to memorize them all.
The interpretations of the cards in general sometimes apply more easily to other decks than to the cards in this deck. For example, the Devil, a benign image, is given a generally negative upright interpretation, while the reversed interpretation is even more negative. I found it more useful to think of the upright card as the more benign aspects of the Devil -- i.e., gentle and appropriate outlets for desires -- and the reversed card as the more negative aspects. Of course, if one doesnt use reversals, both aspects would be incorporated in the upright image. In fact, the symbolism on the cards is so universal that you certainly dont have to stick with Lyles interpretations if you have already developed strong feelings for what the cards mean to you.
The cards, at 5 inches by 3 inches, are a good size for the art but are slightly unwieldy to shuffle. The box is a silly thing which is useless once the package has been opened.
I strongly recommend this deck. Visually its a feast, and definitely something different from the norm. The symbolism is well-thought-out, with some surprising but valid takes on the traditional pictures. This could very easily serve as a primary reading deck.
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- The Renaissance Tarot
- Fireside/Simon & Schuster
- Rockefeller center
- 1230 Avenue of the Americas
- New York, NY 10020
Review Copyright 1999 Lee A. Bursten


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Hydraluron: £24.99*
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Bioderma Sensibio H2O: £9.99
I talked about my simple skincare routine a few moths ago but since then it has grown a little in size thanks to some recent skincare additions. I still think keeping skincare simple is the best way, but by adding a few key products I've expanded a little to treat a few different skincare problems I've had over the past month or so. All of which have done nothing but improve my skin and make me feel loads better about my face.
Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Lotion has wormed it's way into my routine after I was recommended it at an event. It's a Chemical Exfoliator along the same lines as Alpha H liquid Gold but I find it's gentle enough for daily use rather than 1-2 times a week of Liquid Gold. I apply this morning and night on a clean cotton pad after cleansing. The gentle exfoliation has reduced a lot of the scarring on the left side of my face, while also leaving my skin looking fresh and glowy on a daily basis.
I've done a more in depth post on Hydraluron and Pepta-Bright but the duo have been a dream team since I added them to my Skincare routine I've noticed a huge difference in my overall skin tone and plumpness. The Hydraluron is a moisture booster, packed full of Hydraluloric Acid which helps skin retain moisture. While Pepta-bright is an intense brightening treatment which fades scarring and brings luminosity to the skin. Both have really improved my skincare routine ten fold.
Face Mask wise I've added the Nude Skincare Micracle Mask. Now I never expect miracles with a product, especially one that claims to be a miracle worker. However I've been pleasantly surprised with this mask. It takes about 5 minutes and leaves my skin looking fresh, exfoliated and positively radiant. I adore the way my skin feels after using this, literally like a thousand angels have swooped down and landed tons of kisses all over my face. Smoother than a babies bottom some might say!
I've also returned to using Bioderma Sensibio h2O (partly thanks to the UK Launch of Bioderma!) on those nights where walking to the bathroom is a little too tough for my lazy bum to manage. Or I've been using it as a pre cleanse for my eyes and lips before going in with my beloved Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel. I don't like to use it alone all that much because I prefer to actually wash my face with some water, but it is very quick and easy to do!
I've also started using the La Roche Posay Effaclar K, which is very similar to the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo which I constantly rave about but it's not quite as harsh as the Effaclar Duo. Although I love the Effaclar Duo the Effaclar K is perfect for daily use, I try to keep the Effaclar Duo for days when my skin looks like its breaking out and the Effaclar K all the other times. I do think they are fairly similar products in terms of what they do so it might just be worth sticking with one depending on how bad/good your skin might be! Basically I think Effalcar K is a milder version of the Duo but does the same sort of job.
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Meaningful tattoo art for women in Ethelsville, Alabama
Design enthusiasts could describe tattoos as "ink", "items", "skin fine art", "tattoo fine art", "tats", or even "work"; to the designers as "tattoo musicians", "tattooers", or even "tattooists"; and to areas where they work as "tattoo outlets", "design studios", or even "tattoo parlors".
Original tattoo ideas for men.
Tatts could seem really awesome, delivered a bunch of thought and feelings has actually entered choosing your concept, and based plainly on the understanding that this is actually a long-lasting branding on your body system.
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Believe me, There are great deals of tattoo designs within this globe and students could discover effortlessly one excellent tattoo design for students.
Don't fear in order to get a tattoo that does not possess a deeper significance if you love the layout.
Now there are a whole lot of widely known tattoo design musicians and also a ton of fancy, gorgeous and elegant designs out there certainly. Fantastic tattoo designs will certainly inspire students to obtain your very own ink performed only discover additional about the developers and also the accounts about them.
Beautiful tattoo ideas for women.
Old or even historical tattoo designs will certainly never ever head out of style in designs globe.
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Whether they are actually inking a design students've given them, deciphering your brief in their personal means or cooking students up something totally from scratch, they're knowned as tattoo design performers for a factor.
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If you are actually receiving a design because you are actually intoxicated or higher, defiant or even your good friends are goading you, at that point you're receiving a tattoo design for all the wrong factors and the selection you create is actually probably to mirror this inadequate from forethought.
Tribal design concepts can be found in countless distinct types, like butterflies, the sun, the moon, shoulders, claws, celebrity tattoos as well as a whole lot of abstract fine art.
These 3 designs are actually amongst the best well-liked tattoo ideas for men.
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Why Did the U.S. Build an Uncapped Pyramid in the Middle of Nowhere?
If you or someone you know doesn't believe that the the New World Order is an organization that is all too real, and you think it's pure nonsense for "Conspiracy Theorists," then this article along with the interview below featuring Tom Horn is for you. The organization goes by many names: The New World Order, The Illuminati, The Bilderbergs, Freemasons, etc. For the purposes of this article, I am going to refer to them as the New World Order, but you may use whatever name you wish. They are all one in the same: The global elites that operate above the law, and have been the puppet masters of mankind for centuries.


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What is a Proof of Loss?
By Wesley J. Farrell, Esq. After a loss, an insurance company will sometimes request that you complete and sign a form called a Proof of Loss. A proof of loss is a statement of the amount of money being requested in your insurance claim and it must be signed and notarized. A Proof of Loss is…Read More
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By Jesmany Jomarron, Esq. Homeowners coverage provides financial protection against loss due to disasters, theft and accidents. Most standard policies include four essential types of coverage: Coverage for the structure of your home; Coverage for your personal belongings; Liability protection; and Coverage for Additional Living Expenses. Depending on your home and which insurer you choose,…Read More
Additional Living Expenses: What You Need to Know
By Wesley J. Farrell, Esq. One of the most valuable portions of a residential insurance policy is often overlooked when an insured purchases the policy. Living Expense coverage provides compensation to you when you are unable to live in your dwelling or home due to an insured loss or claim, while your home is being repaired. Most…Read More
What is Law and Ordinance Coverage?
By Mario E. Lopez, Esq. Even if your home is insured for replacement cost value, if you do not have Law and Ordinance Coverage, you probably do not have the protection you think you have. A standard replacement cost policy will pay to replace "new for old," but only if the building codes (ordinances or…Read More


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Here is the before pictures from the previous owner! Kitchen tour as my first youtube video! / Camilla 🙂Read More
At this time of year, there can be many rainy and dull days. Kids love to play in the rain, but they have to come in eventually, so here's a little list of things you can do with your kids or grandkids…. even if it's not raining 😉 1 Visit The Library I think all […]Read More
1 Play in the leaves One thing I remember very well from the fall when I was little was that we gathered lots of leaves for a big pile in the garden, and jumped, hid and kicked it around. This is something you can do with your kids, or just do it alone, with friends […]Read More
On this day, August 24, is my mom's birthday, and that means it's time for family dinner, just my siblings with their loved ones and kids tho 🙂 We ate, as always, my mom's lasagna 😉 I don't know why, but it gets so much better when she makes it! 😉 After dinner we played […]Read More
Hi all 🙂 Now it's been a while since I was here, and I'm sorry for that.There is not much that has happened here, just enjoyed the summer holidays to the fullest with the kids before they started in eighth and first grade. We haven't done much this summer, but we went to France and […]Read More
Finally the spring is here and the snow is soon gone, we have a small spot left on our plot with snow, but it will soon disappear, I hope. Easter holidays are just around the corner, we have no special plans at home. Eating dinner with the family is probably the only tradition we have. […]Read More
Jumps in to Wish everyone a nice weekend 🙂 What is your plans? We have no plans, just relax … maybe go for a trip to sweden. But I hate the road to Sweden, there are so many idiots behind the wheel, trailer/truck drivers with bad tires and young people with ugly overtakes! Maybe […]Read More


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Green Goat adds local boating, biking maps
SARANAC LAKE — It isn't very often that a new cartographer comes on the scene in the Adirondacks, and it's perhaps unique that such a cartographer is also a scientist, making and selling maps on the side.
Ezra Schwartzberg, who grew up in Saranac Lake and now lives in Gabriels with his wife and children, launched his Green Goat Maps line this winter with one for local cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. One side of the hardy, waterproof chart showed trails in the Saranac Lake area, and the other showed them in and around Lake Placid.
It's a handy item, not only to avoid getting lost but also to choose a place to go. The Tri-Lakes area has many trails, yet a person who suddenly has an afternoon free for a ski can't always call to mind the available options.
Now, in time for the summer season, Schwartzberg is releasing two new maps for specific local activities: one for motorboating and fishing, and the other for road biking.
Again, these are printed on tough, glossy, waterproof paper, and they fold down to pocket size. Again, Kelly Hofschneider of Saranac Lake worked with him on the graphic design.
Also, again, they are full of tailored details. The boating-fishing map points out water depths, campsites, aquatic plant beds, boat-washing stations and even buoys. The cycling map suggests various loops, with distances and elevation change graphs. One quickly realizes how much steeper the rides are in the Lake Placid-Keene-Jay-Wilmington area than around Saranac Lake, Lake Clear, Paul Smiths and Rainbow Lake.
Each map also incorporates a conservation mission.
The cycling map focuses on view sheds. It points out where one may want to stop and soak in the scenery, and in a partnership with the Adirondack Land Trust, it notes how land trusts buy and maintain property to keep that scenery scenic.
The boating-fishing one focuses on limiting invasive species, in partnership with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program. In addition to showing where weed beds and boat-washing stations are, in its margins the map indicates which plants are invasive and how to clean boats to prevent their spread.
"I think a typical mapmaker wouldn't be working with The Nature Conservancy and APIPP to put invasive species on the map," he said.
Schwartzberg's other professional gig is with Adirondack Research, his firm based in a Saranac Lake office. His scientific work often centers around insects — and GIS maps. For instance, he has an upcoming contract job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with NASA satellites, to map hemlock stands in an effort to monitor the spread of hemlock wooly adelgid, an aphid-like bug that is wiping out the trees.
Meanwhile, "I noticed a need for a cross-country winter map for my own family," he told this newspaper in January. He decided to put his GIS talent and local outdoor recreation interests to work.
"It complements the research that I do," he said.
He says he put extra work into making sure his maps are accurate, including checking old maps in the Saranac Lake Free Library archives. Those helped him correct shorelines and islands that hadn't been right on some other commercial maps.
Now Schwartzberg is in growth mode. So far his maps are only of the Tri-Lakes area close to home, but he plans to expand into other parts of the Adirondacks and other recreational specialties soon.
"This is kind of the testing ground," he said. "I hope to have maybe 20 maps in the next few years."
Each Green Goat Map costs $11.95 plus tax and is available online as well as in 16 Adirondack stores, although Schwartzberg expects to have them in about 25 stores soon. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday he will be at a release event and map signing — like a book signing — at the Bookstore Plus in downtown Lake Placid, which is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day.


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The income tax exemption with respect to royalties received from certain types of 'copyrightable' intellectual property, in relation to; books, film scripts, music and art.
The Income Tax Act exempts royalties, advances and similar … more
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The location of a holding company is an important consideration in any international structure where one of the objectives is to minimise the tax charged on the income flow.
Beneficial Characteristics for the Location of an International Holding Company
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Has a good double tax treaty network, thereby minimising … more
INSWT Switzerland: Asset Protection, Double Taxation Agreement and an Attractive Location for Residence
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Located in the centre of Europe
Economic and political stability
A well respected jurisdiction with an excellent reputation
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Lengthy history of expertise in finance and business
Premier destination for international investment and asset protection
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IN608 Listed Company Services Provided By Dixcart In Guernsey
The addition of Shaun Drake to the Guernsey office has enabled Dixcart to provide a new suite of services to listed (or public) companies that trade on worldwide stock exchanges. Shaun is a professional company secretary with 20 years of listed company experience with companies trading on stock exchanges in the UK, Canada, USA and Australia. He presently acts for a number of listed … more
IN609 Malta Introduces Consolidated New Group Rules - Offering Cash Flow Advantages
Malta – Full Imputation Tax Regime
Malta's competitive tax regime is based on a full imputation system. Tax on the profit paid by the company distributing dividends, is made available to the shareholder as a tax credit, to avoid double taxation on the same income (for the company and subsequently for the shareholder).
A shareholder receiving profit dividends can request a tax refund on those … more
IN610 Malta's New Patent Box Regime
Malta published new Patent Box Regime (Deduction) Rules in August 2019. The rules apply to relevant income derived from qualifying intellectual property (qualifying "IP") as from 1 January 2019.
Qualifying Intellectual Property
Qualifying IP is defined as:
a patent or patents, whether issued or applied for (if applied for it assumes the patent is granted);
assets for which protection … more
IN611 Portuguse Tax Law - New Provisions To Meet The EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD)
On 3 May 2019, Portugal introduced amendments to Portuguese Taw Law, in accordance with the European Union (EU) Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD). ATAD provides a set of anti-tax avoidance provisions across EU Member States. Provisions include:
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules – to deter profit shifting to a low, or zero tax country
Exit Taxation – to prevent companies … more
IN612 Residence/'Golden Visa' Programmes: Cyprus, Malta and Portugal
The three Mediterranean countries of Cyprus, Malta and Portugal each offer attractive residence and citizenship programmes. This Article details the different criteria that are applicable and who the different programmes are available to.
Permanent Residence Permit
Malta Residence and Visa Programme
Golden Visa
Any Jurisdictions … more
IN613 Malta: New Consolidated Group Rules And New Patent Box Regime
Malta is an attractive and progressive jurisdiction for company incorporations. Located within the EU, it is introducing new laws and regimes, on an on-going basis, to consolidate this position. New laws include 'New Consolidated Group Rules,' introduced in May 2019, and new 'Patent Box Regime Rules,' implemented in August 2019.
Malta Full Imputation Tax Regime … more
IN607 Family Office Management: Location, Organisation and Liaison
Recent Changes
Recent changes in terms of global tax regulations and increasing international tax transparency are vital to consider when implementing strategies to preserve family wealth and family business ownership structures.
New global regulations include: Common Reporting Standard ('CRS'), the US Foreign Accounting Tax Compliance Act ('FATCA'), and several jurisdictions now operate … more
IN606 A Comprehensive Tool Kit to Meet the Requirements of a Substance Based Regime
History – The 'Substance Regime'
On 1st January 2019 the "substance-based regime" was introduced into the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man).
This has meant that since January 2019, companies engaging in "relevant activities" have had to demonstrate that they meet specific substance requirements, to avoid sanctions.
This 'Order' is in response to a comprehensive review, … more
IN603 (S) El Uso De Fundaciones Educacionales Nevis Para Proteger La Identidad De Los Miembros Jóvenes De Una Familia
Bienes valiosos
A menudo, nos preguntan cuáles son nuestros bienes más importantes. Esto suele conducir a un sinnúmero de respuestas, la más común es "nuestros jóvenes".
Con frecuencia, muchas familias gastan fortunas en la protección, la educación y la crianza de sus hijos para que se abran su propio camino al mundo. Sin embargo, existen muchos países en los cuales la protección del nombre … more
IN603 The Use Of Nevis Educational Foundations To Protect Junior Members Of A Family
Valuable Assets
We are often asked, what are our most important assets? This can lead to a myriad of responses, with the most common being, "our children".
Families often spend fortunes, protecting, educating and nurturing their children, to allow them to make their own way in the world. Alarmingly, there are a number of countries, where the protection of a family's name and the identity of … more
IN605 Moving To Guernsey: The Benefits And Tax Efficiencies
The island of Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands, which are situated in the English Channel close to the French coast of Normandy. The Bailiwick of Guernsey comprises three separate jurisdictions: Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. Guernsey is the largest and most populated island in the Bailiwick. Guernsey combines many of the reassuring elements of UK culture with the … more
IN602 The Cyprus Non-Domicile Regime - An Attractive Tax Regime For Individuals Relocating To Cyprus
Why Cyprus?
Cyprus has become an attractive option for companies and individuals. Advantageous tax incentives exist and Cyprus is popular as both a corporate and residential location, offering a sound infrastructure, and also enviable weather.
Benefits Enjoyed by Tax Residents of Cyprus who are not Domiciled in Cyprus
As a result of pre-existing tax legislation and the exemption from Cyprus' … more
IN604 UK Tax Considerations For Short Term Business Visitors To The UK And For Non-UK Resident Directors Of UK Companies
When individuals not resident in the UK are short term business visitors to the UK and/or are directors of UK companies, the individual's UK tax position needs to be considered carefully. UK tax may be due, but there are a number of options that might reduce or negate the UK tax payable.
Short Term Business Visitors
Short-term business visitors are individuals who are not resident … more
IN599 Taxation Of UK Commercial Real Estate And Foreign Ownership
Property in the UK can be owned by a company or by an individual and the method of ownership and the status of the company or individual involved will affect the tax treatment.
Tax on Rental Profit
Where an investment is made in UK commercial property in the name of a non-UK resident company and the company does not carry on a trade in the UK, basic rate income tax (currently 20%), is … more
IN598 Forthcoming Changes In Tax Status For Non-UK Resident Companies With Income From UK Property
Changes Being Introduced in April 2020
From April 2020, non-UK tax resident companies with income from UK property will no longer be charged UK income tax and will instead be subject to the UK's corporation tax regime.
When the changes come into force, these companies will need to calculate their profits in accordance with corporation tax principles, which may represent a significant change … more
IN597 Maltese Foundations And Potential Benefits When Re-Domiciling A Foreign Foundation To Malta
Malta private foundations have been used for asset protection and succession planning for several years. Amendments, at the end of 2018 to the 'Voluntary Organisations Act' enable foreign organisations, including private foundations, to be redomiciled to Malta.
Malta Foundations
Malta foundations are governed by the 'Civil Act' and the 'Voluntary Organisations Act' and are constituted as a … more
IN596 Features Which Make Isle Of Man Foundations Attractive Asset Protection Vehicles
Common law countries have traditionally used trusts while civil law countries have historically used foundations. Many individuals in civil law countries remain more comfortable with the concept of a foundation as it is a vehicle that they are familiar with and it is often viewed as being more … more
IN591 Tax Reform Package For Swiss Companies Is Approved
Historically, Swiss companies have enjoyed a zero tax regime for capital gains and dividend income.
Trading companies, however, have always attracted a local canton (region) tax rate. The new tax changes focus on trading profits.
New Corporate Tax Rate - Geneva
As from January 2020, the corporate tax rate (combined federal and cantonal tax) for all companies in Geneva, will be 13.99%.
The … more
IN600 The Advantages Of Using A Swiss Company To Hold Investments Owned By Turkish Residents Or Companies
Turkish shareholders with foreign portfolio investments, should consider owning these investments through a Swiss company, in particular if these investments are held in Switzerland.
What are the Key Advantages?
a) Profit, taxed in Switzerland, will be at a rate of between 10.1% … more
IN593 Malta FinTech Version 2021 And Developments In The Approach Towards Artificial Intelligence
Malta has established itself as an innovative island.
Practical, workable regulations have been successfully introduced for gaming and blockchain/crypto businesses and Malta is now preparing for the next generation of development within the financial service sector. New initiatives include Malta 'FinTech Vision 2021' and the 'Artificial Intelligence Project'.
FinTech Vision 2021 … more
IN592 Obtaining A Portuguese Golden Visa By Investing In A Portuguese Venture Capital Fund
Why a Portuguese Golden Visa?
The Portuguese Golden Visa scheme enables non-EU individuals to obtain the right to reside in Portugal for up to five years. This allows them and their family to travel freely to and from the majority of European countries.
A Portuguese Golden Visa can lead to permanent residence and/or Portuguese citizenship and the right to a EU passport at the end of the fifth … more
JND: Formation of an International Business Corporation in Nevis
Nevis is a modern, forward-thinking financial centre located within the Eastern Caribbean. It has a unique history of legislative and fiscal independence and is at the forefront in providing practical solutions to an increasingly mobile and international client base.
Nevis has developed a number of attractive options, over the years, to meet corporate and … more
IN589 The Definition Of And Approach To The Taxation Of Crypto-Currencies In Malta
Malta is one of the countries most advanced in terms of legislation regarding crypto-currencies and has developed a pragmatic approach in relation to the taxation of this asset type.
The Malta Commissioner for Revenue has issued three guidelines regarding the tax treatment of distributed ledger technology ('DLT') assets. Each of the guidelines relates to a different tax: income tax, … more
IN588 Increasing Demand For Malta Freeport Services And Regulation Of Malta Free Zones To Promote Further Expansion
Malta's Strategic Location in the Mediterranean
Malta is a country located in a strategic position in the middle of the Mediterranean. Due to its location Malta has been a major centre for maritime operations for generations. This historical heritage and robust transport links, via air and sea, help to make Malta an ideal hub to establish an international company.
Malta's strategic geographical … more
IN586 Why Use A Family Investment Company?
What is a Family Investment Company and Why Have One?
As anti-avoidance legislation aimed at trusts, is increasing, people are looking for alternatives to protect a family's fortune. Whilst many people are happy to pass ownership to others they often wish to retain control.
Family investment companies ("FICs") are being used increasingly by wealthy families to protect their family fortunes. … more
IN585 Effective Family Wealth Planning
Dixcart Expertise in Relation to Wealth Structures
The Dixcart Group has over forty-five years' experience in assisting clients to run and manage Family Offices.
We are very familiar with the issues facing families in this ever-changing international world and have extensive experience in providing trustee services in a number of jurisdictions.
We take time to establish and develop close … more
IN583 An Opportunity For Organisations To Legally Produce Medicinal Cannabis In Malta
A new legislative initiative in Malta means that it is now possible to grow and process cannabis (marijuana) in Malta, as long as it is for medical use. This presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors.
Due to its geographical position Malta is also conveniently placed, as a potential distribution hub for medical cannabis.
Entities need to apply to produce and/or process … more
IN582 How Can Individuals Move To Switzerland And What Will Their Basis Of Taxation Be?
Many foreigners move to Switzerland for its high life quality, outdoor Swiss lifestyle, excellent working conditions and business opportunities.
A central location within Europe with a high standard of living, as well as connections to over 200 international locations via regular international flights, also make Switzerland an attractive location.
Many of the world's largest … more
IN581 'SIGI' - A New Type Of Portuguese Real Estate Company And Its Benefits
Recent interest from the international financial and investment community in Portuguese real estate has motivated the Portuguese Government to introduce a new investment vehicle, exclusively dedicated to real estate investment.
Introduced in February 2019, the 'Sociedades de Investmento e Gestao Imobiliaria', ('SIGI') introduces a number of features generally associated with Real … more
JNE: Formation of Companies in Switzerland
Why Use Switzerland?
Switzerland is an attractive jurisdiction for the establishment of companies, as a location for individuals and for the provision of trust services. Advantages include:
Low rates of corporate tax for Swiss companies.
Lump Sum Tax for non-Swiss resident individuals.
A Swiss company can act as Trustee of a Trust formed under the Law … more
JNF: Formation of Companies in the UK
The UK Government has introduced many changes to make the UK tax system more competitive. This has led to the return of UK holding companies, the re-shoring of manufacturing and increased UK based research and development (R&D).
United Kingdom (UK) entities have a respectable international image and can be used tax efficiently for cross border trading and as international … more


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Polyedge shade sails are freeform structures with 5 or more connection points. Alternating high and low attachment points creates a unique 3D shape across the fabric surface maintaining the tension and allows water to run off the surface.
Polyedges generally have minimal steel support structure, taking advantage of the fabrics ability to span large distances, without the need for regular supporting beams like conventional buildings. Polyedge structures can incorporate continuous strapped sealed edges to provide waterproofing over doors and building sides.


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According to the Urban Dictionary, a Dandy refers
to a man who is an arbiter of culture and refinement and wit.
The following eight 'Dandies' are exactly that combined with the prestigious
titles of 'ones to watch' ... please read on to appreciate their individual achievements and current projects and remember TWENTY6 connoisseurs' – you read about them here first!
David Gyasi trained at Middlesex University, studying Arts and Drama.
In 2005, he starred alongside John Hurt and Hugh Dancy in the BAFTA nominated feature SHOOTING DOGS. David played Francois, a Hutu who worked at the school in which Joe (Hugh Dancy) taught and Father Christopher (John Hurt) ran.
Also in 2005, David starred in the ITV comedy series MIKE BASSETT: MANAGER as Jeremy Hands. The series was a follow-up to the film MIKE BASSETT: ENGLAND MANAGER and his co-stars included Ricky Tomlinson and Amanda Redman.
In 2008, David took to the stage in the National Theatre's multi-award winning production of WAR HORSE, in the role of Captain Stewart. It's a tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse during World War I.
David will soon be seen in a new series WHITE HEAT for the BBC at the end of February. David plays Victor Bailey, one of the central characters, opposite Sam Claflin, Claire Foy and Reece Ritchie to name but a few and the series charts the lives of seven friends from 1965 through to the present day.
This year, he will be seen in Christopher Nolans' THE DARK KNIGHT RISES AGAIN, George Lucas' World War II film RED TAILS and Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowskis' CLOUD ATLAS.
David wears Jacket & Waistcoat Holland Esquire, Trousers Fred Perry, Shirt Hugo Boss and Shoes Oliver Sweeney
Nick Blood was born in London and trained at LAMDA. Nick made his professional stage debut in 2009 in THE PRIORY, at The Royal Court Theatre and has appeared in many since. In 2009, Nick set up his own theatre company called WE. BUY. GOLD, with debut show INCHES APART winning the Old Vic New Voices Theatre Award. In 2010 Nick went on to perform in the modern adaptation of the Jacobean tragedy WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN at The National Theatre, directed by award-winning British director Marianne Elliott.
In 2010, Nick featured in the television movie drama STANLEY PARK, as one of a group of young people going through a life-changing period in their lives. In the same year he also played the gay fashion assistant in BBC One's series MATERIAL GIRL alongside Dervla Kirwan and Lenora Crichlow. He then starred in critically acclaimed three part TV series called COMBAT KIDS on the BBC, which explores the lives of children left behind by parents who fight abroad.
In 2011, he played the guest lead as Dom in BAFTA winning TV series MISFITS. He then when on to play Kieran in SKY 1's TROLLIED, an eight-part sitcom from the makers of THE OFFICE and The IT CROWD. It has been recomissioned for a second and third series with the second series due to film in the autumn of 2012.
In January, Nick was seen in multi-award-winning writer Tony Marchant's three-part BBC1 drama, PUBLIC ENEMIES. The drama looks at the criminal justice system from the eyes of the offender and is directed by Dearbhla Walsh who also directed the award-winning series, THE TUDORS.
From October 2011 Nick 's been playing the lead, Stuart Sutcliffe, in the eagerly anticipated West End musical, BACKBEAT-the stage adaptation of the 1994 film by Iain Softley about the birth of the Beatles. BACKBEAT is the story of the fifth Beatle, Stuart Sutcliffe (the band's original bassist), and the two most important people in his life: the striking German photographer Astrid Kirchherr, played by Ruta Gedmintas with whom he fell in love, and his best friend John Lennon played by Andrew Knott. BACKBEAT runs at the Duke of York's theatre until 18th February 2012.
David wears Jacket Rokit, Trousers & T Shirt Alexander McQueen, Pocket square Aquascutum, Shoes Oliver Sweeney and Necklace Jessica de Lotz
Will Poulter is best known for his brilliant portrayal in the most recent of the Narnia films as cousin Eustace in THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER. Will also starred in various roles such as SCHOOL OF COMEDY and as Lee Carter in the SON OF RAMBOW which was awarded Best Comedy at the Empire Film Awards in 2009.
Will rose to prominence with his portrayal of Dean in WILD BILL also featuring Jaime Winstone, Andy Serkis and Olivia Williams. The British Independent gangster film has received critical acclaim at the London Film Festival.
Will has been nominated for several awards including Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards in 2008 for his performance in Son of Rambow and Young British Performer of the Year at the London 2012 Critics Circle Film Awards.
Will wears Shirt & Trosuers Alexander McQueen, Jacket Dunhill, Watch Links Of London, Pocket square Topman and Shoes Christian Louboutin
After years with the National Youth Theatre, Ben Aldridge graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in Summer 2008. He left early to begin filming his television debut alongside Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra in COMPULSION. Ben then went on to star in Channel 4's critically acclaimed Civil War epic THE DEVIL'S WHORE, working with Andrea Riseborough, Michael Fassbender and Dominic West, and was selected by Screen International as a Star of Tomorrow. As well as roles in FIRST LIGHT, LEWIS, TOAST and VERA, Ben played a lead in the BBC's popular period drama LARKRISE TO CANDLEFORD.
In 2011 the American network The CW cast Ben as the lead in their Pilot HEAVENLY.
Ben is a co-founder of In the Corner Productions, and directed the comedy pilot, PETSHOP GIRLS in late 2011, which he co-wrote/co produced with actor/writers Luke Norris, Ed Hancock and Kirsty Woodward.
Earlier this year Ben spent time in Belgrade shooting the partially improvised love story IN THE NIGHT for director Ivana Bobic and award winning cinematographer Rain Li, alongside supermodel Daniela Dimitrovska.
Ben wears Jacket Topman, Jumper Agnès b, Jeans Ben's own and Shoes Barbour
Since graduating from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2007 David Oakes has worked on a number of exciting projects. In 2011, David starred alongside Jeremy Irons and Derek Jacobi in the epic Sky television series THE BORGIAS, playing lead character 'Juan Borgia', the second series of which is due to air later this year. David will also to star as lead character 'Justin' in the horror feature TRUTH OR DARE, which depicts a group of teenagers abducted by a psychopath.
Last year, David starred in the hit Channel 4 mini-series PILLARS OF THE EARTH. In this drama David played the villainous 'William Hamleigh' alongside Eddie Redmayne, Hayley Atwell and Ian McShane. For television David has also appeared in HENRY VIII: MIND OF A TYRANT, WALTER'S WAR, TRINITY, BONEKICKERS, and SHADOWPLAY.
For film David has starred in the short FACES OF CHANGE about a young man suffering from depression, and has also featured in Ed Viney's PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL WINNER.
David has also appeared in the theatre and in 2011, he trod the boards at the Orange Tree Theatre performing in THREE FARCES, by the theatre company he co-founded; DOG ATE CAKE. David's past theatre projects also include ALL THE LITTLE THINGS WE'VE CRUSHED, JOURNEYS END; one of The Daily Telegraph's Top 10 shows of 2008, MARY STUART, Shakespeare's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, WE THE PEOPLE, and THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS. He has also directed and created shows for various festivals.
David wears Jumper Dunhill, Jeans AllSaints, Watch Links Of London and Shoes Hugo Boss
Jonathan Bailey is a 22 yr old actor from Oxford now based in London. He has a considerable range of credits to his name; most notably, three plays with the RSC, LES MISERABLES in the West End and playing the lead character of 'Cyril' in the film adaptation of FIVE CHILDREN AND IT alongside Kenneth Branagh and Freddie Highmore along with numerous TV roles.
Jonathan stared as Jamie in BEAUTIFUL THING in the West End for which he received excellent notices. Since then he has worked extensively in theatre both regionally and in London including playing 'Pieter' in GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and 'Alexi Romanov' in Howard Davies' production of THE HOUSE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE in Chichester. He has just completed a run in Terence Rattigan's SOUTH DOWNS alongside Anna Chancellor at the prestigious Chichester festival theatre which will be transferring to the West End in London this April.
For television, Jonathan was seen playing 'Flatpack' in Victoria Pile's semi improvised comedy CAMPUS for Channel 4; he starred alongside Andy Nyman and Joseph Millson. Jonathan was recently seen on BBC1 playing the lead role of 'Leonardo Da Vinci' in the new family adventure drama LEONARDO. Jonathan has also completed filming PRAM FACE, a new comedy for BBC3 also starring Angus Deayton, Yasmin Paige and Anna Chancellor. His further TV credits include playing the lead in BBC3's comedy OFF THE HOOK and taking a guest lead in an episode of LEWIS.
Jonathan wears Shirt Barbour, Tie Topman, Trousers Agnès b and Shoes Rokit
David Leon is one of the U.K's most exciting young actors and an award winning director. He auditioned for the National Youth Theatre and turned down a place at drama school in order to take a role in Oliver Stone's ALEXANDER. David played the lead role in renowned photographer Rankin's debut feature film THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS written by Toni Grisoni. Following this David appeared in Guy Ritchie's Empire Award-winning ROCK'N'ROLLA, in which he plays Scottish junkie Malcolm, a part initially written for Brad Pitt. Most recently he has been seen starring opposite Brenda Blethyn in ITV's flagship show VERA and consequently in series two.
His film MAN AND BOY starring Eddie Marsan won the 'Best Narrative Short' award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011 and is now eligible for an Oscar.
David wears Jacket Diesel, Jeans, Jumper, Boots & Hat David's own
2012 is set to be an exciting year for Ukweli Roach. Ukweli can currently be seen playing the lead role opposite Samuel West in the brand new drama for ITV ETERNAL LAW from the writers of ASHES TO ASHES and LIFE ON MARS. Due for release in April of this year, Ukweli will feature in the highly anticipated STARLINGS, a new comedy series for Sky1, written by Steve Coogan and Peep Show's Matt King - Ukweli will star alongside Brendan Coyle and Lesley Sharp.
For film, Ukweli became well known for his recent portrayal of 'Jay' in the hugely successful STREETDANCE 3D. In 2011, Ukweli also featured in the role of 'Rapper', alongside Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, in Lone Shervig's feature ONE DAY, adapted from the best-selling novel by David Nicholls. Ukweli also won critical acclaim for his portrayal of 'Tybalt' in the Globe's production of ROMEO AND JULIET.
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Moor Exchange, Exeter…
This site sits at the gateway to Exeter city centre with a prominence of commercial buildings in and amongst the surrounding areas.
Fletcher-Rae has developed a sustainable Mixed-use retail development for linked shopping experience, which integrates with other local developments via new public realm and enhanced pedestrian routes allowing full site access for all.
The 136,000sqft proposed development offers a mix of use classes including food retail, non-food retail, restaurants and cafes with ancillary drive-thru' offering. This range of uses will give the development a diverse appeal, offering multiple opportunities for linked shopping trips.
Planning permission is anticipated July 2018.


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Renters Insurance
Just like a homeowners insurance, renters want peace of mind when things go wrong in their apartments or rental properties. Renters insurance is not only very dependable, but, in most cases, it's as affordable as your morning latte.
How It Works
Whether it's an apartment or a house, renter's insurance protects you from such things as:
- Theft
- Fire and Smoke Damage
- Vandalism
- Falling Objects
But that's just a start! Additional coverage can even be added to cover other perils and potential damages, as well as the loss of family heirlooms, expensive jewelry, fine arts and collectibles and costly sporting equipment. It's really up to you, and you can choose to either be reimbursed for the replacement cost your lost property or its actual cash value.
Many policyholders also choose to select higher limits of liability insurance to cover them in the event that someone trips on their sidewalk or if an accidental kitchen fire ends up spreading to neighboring units.
Get a Quote or Let Us Help You!
If you'd like to explore your options for Renters Insurance, please visit our contact page or connect with a member of The Richards Group team at (262) 326-4750.


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Welcome To The Low Point Of The Yankees 2015 Season
Coming off a series at home where you played like boys against men (versus Toronto), you head into Cleveland to play an Indians team with a starting line-up that looks more like a Triple-A team (than a good big league team) – and, you lose this game in 16 innings?
And, you want to be my 2015 playoff contender?
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Category: Equipment
7 Shotgun Maintenance Tips You Need to Know
Whether your target is a pheasant, grouse, or clays – your shotgun is by far your most important piece of equipment. To keep any shotgun working at its best, it needs to be maintained and cared for regularly – especially if you are storing it during the off-season. To help, we've got 7 shotgun maintenance… Read more →
Cleaning Your Shotgun: A Step-By-Step Guide
For all shooters, whether your target is pheasants, grouse or clays – your shotgun is by far the most important piece of equipment. To keep any shotgun working at maximum effectiveness, it needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly – especially if you're storing it for a few weeks over the winter. To help, we've… Read more →
Rabbit Shooting: Bagging Your First Bunny
We've already covered one way to beat the summer shooting blues with pigeon shooting. Today, we cover another popular way of keeping your eye in – rabbit shooting. The gun There's no better place to start than with the gun you'll use. We would steer well clear of air pistols. Despite being easier to transport,… Read more →
The UK's Best Pigeon Shooting Locations
The grouse season is over. The pheasants are no more. But there is one incredibly popular bird for which there is no close season. One of the United Kingdom's finest sporting birds, in fact. The humble wood pigeon. There are three methods for pigeon shooting; decoying, flighting and roost shooting. Decoying remains by far the… Read more →
The Best Clay Pigeon Shotguns
It's hard enough to hit clay pigeon targets as it is, so it's crucial that you're using the best shotguns for the job. Whether it's trap or target, these are the best clay pigeon shotguns around. Lanber Sporter Deluxe Many clay shooting enthusiasts have been singing the praises of the Lanber for a long time… Read more →
What Kind Of Shooter Are You?
From grouse to partridge, clays to targets – shooting is one of the most exciting and skillful sports around. But which type of shooting are you destined for? Take our exclusive and totally non-scientific quiz to find out: What Kind Of Shooter Are You?
5 Ways To Stay Warm On A Shoot
While the shooting season starts in the height of summer, it ends in the depths of winter. As the days get shorter, the temperature cooler and the winds icier, it becomes ever more important to keep yourself warm and dry whilst you're out on the moors or vale. Having the right clothes can be the difference… Read more →
A Guide To Grouse Shooting Etiquette
Grouse shooting is full of deeply held traditions and subtle codes of behaviour that can be confusing to a newcomer, but the etiquette is not as complicated as it looks. We spoke to Kiri, owner of Athina Sporting – a shooting and hunting trip business based in Kent – on how one should conduct themselves… Read more →
Win £200 of Swillington Shooting Supplies vouchers!
When you're renewing your shooting insurance, we know you want the best value cover for all your shooting needs. It's cheaper to take your insurance out through us than through membership of a shooting organisation. So instead of paying more for unnecessary pricey extras, simply tell us the month your renewal is due, and we'll… Read more →
Shooting Brakes – The Best Of The Best
We've all grown accustomed to relying on the trusty Land Rover when it comes to transporting shooting parties and equipment to and fro. But despite how great it is, with its masses of luggage space and four-wheel drive, we decided more research was needed on the type of car specifically designed to serve all the… Read more →


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Just time to post my January flower of the month – Snowdrops.
Thanks to Cee for her Flower of the day challenge,
Just time to post my January flower of the month – Snowdrops.
Thanks to Cee for her Flower of the day challenge,
It is always nice when a photograph turns out not as one expected. I like the way the flower emerges from the green below. I wouldn't expect to find celendine flowering till late February. But here it is already showing it's yellow head at the end of January.
It is an exceptionally early spring here and flowers are already emerging. And despite the fact that a cold week is forecast, much of the winter has been very mild.
Spring just around the corner (I hope). So it is time to start planning the garden. And with a new UK scientific paper out telling us that allotments and gardens supported the highest bee and hoverfly abundances, our own gardens are a great place to start helping our local pollinator populations.
If this is something you like doing I thought I could provide you with a list of Pollinator Friendly Plants. This list is based solely on what works in my garden. The garden is situated in Co Mayo, Ireland. We have relatively mild climate but we do get frosts, and they can occur anything from late September till May. We have both native wildflower areas and cultivated areas with flowers and also a vegetable plot.
Best Garden Flowers and Herbs
Delphiniums – the bigger bumblebees, like garden bumblebees love these.
Lupins – a number of different bumblebees will use them and I have also seen honey bees try (but I don't think they were successful).
Russian Comfrey – these plants are always full of bumblebees. Carders, early bumbles, love it. A number of hoverflies also feed on it especially Rhingia campestris. Another great positive about this species is it keep on flowering once it starts.
Poppies – I have pink, opium poppies that self seed in the vegetable plot. It appears to be a magnet for honey bees but white tailed bumbles and early bumblebees will use it to.
Snapdragon – again a favourite for carder bee.
Nasturtiums – these self seed in my vegetable plot. Again they will be used by a variety of bees.
Sage – a wonderful herb that is always buzzing in my garden. Appears to be particular favourite of common carder bees.
Oregano – grows both in the greenhouse and outside. The one in the greenhouse is always full of white tailed bumbles, the outside ones less so. The plant is probably happier and producing more nectar in the warmer greenhouse.
Calendula – hoverflies love this flower.
Fennel flowers – another favourite for hoverflies.
Borage – another great all rounder for bumblebees and honeybees.
Native Flowers and plants
Foxgloves – again suit the larger bees like garden bumblebees.
Ragged robin – this plant does well near the pond seems a particular favourite of green veined white butterfly.
Dandelion – a brilliant early pollen source.
Ox-eyed daisy – hoverflies and butterflies will both use this.
Willow – I have both native and cultivated willows. The catkins are really important for bumblebees queens emerging from hibernation early in the spring.
Fruit blossom – Again I have native and cultivated forms. Hoverflies seem to love blossom, but bumblebees and butterflies will feed on them to.
Interestingly in the scientific paper just published a number of these plants have also proved popular in the UK. The following nine native plants were found to have significantly more pollinator visitors than expected based on their abundance – Creeping thistle, Wood avens, Common hogweed, Cat's ear, Ox-eye daisy, Creeping buttercup, bramble/blackberry, Autumn hawkbit and Dandelion. And the non-native top five were: Borage, Butterfly bush, Common marigold (Calendula), Lavender and Comfrey.
Further reading
A systems approach reveals urban pollinator hotspots and conservation opportunities
Katherine C. R. Baldock, Mark A. Goddard, Damien M. Hicks, William E. Kunin, Nadine Mitschunas, Helen Morse, Lynne M. Osgathorpe, Simon G. Potts, Kirsty M. Robertson, Anna V. Scott, Phillip P. A. Staniczenko, Graham N. Stone, Ian P. Vaughan & Jane Memmott
Nature Ecology & Evolution (2019) |
You can't get much curvier that this willow room at Turlough Country life Museum.
But nature does seem to like curves too.
So here we are one week into 2019. I am not making resolutions this year but instead coming up with 19 positive ways to help the environment. These may be things I already do, may be things I wish to do better or maybe something I haven't tried yet. I hope you can find some inspiration here too. Here and there I have include some links with more information.
1. Compost whatever we can.
2. Grow some more food. I am hoping to grow more in my vegetable plot this year. Even if you just have a window still you can grow some herbs.
3. Buy some stainless steel containers for buying meat or fish from local butcher/fishmonger.
4. Use canvass or other types of reusable shopping bags.
5. Investigate what we can order in bulk, to reduce waste.
6. Seek alternatives to goods sold in plastic. So for example, buy solid soap bars as opposed to liquid soap. Alternatively, find somewhere were we can refill plastic bottles of washing up liquid or detergent.
7. Make more space for wildlife in the garden. And / or work with local community groups to improve areas for biodiversity.
8. Make more of our own bread and when buying do so from bakery that uses paper only bags/wrappings.
9. Don't buy bottled water. Bring your own.
10. Buy unwrapped fruit and vegetable. Local market may be good place to start.
11. Make own yogurt in grass jars.
12. Walk and cycle more.
13. Plant some more Pollinator Friendly Flowers (will do post on this soon).
14. Cut the lawn less.
15. Buy clothes made from natural fibers (cotton, lines, wool etc) and organic if possible.
16. Donate unwanted clothes and other items to your local charity shop.
17. Use vinegar, bread soda and lemon or other eco friendly cleaners for cleaning.
18. If painting, use eco friendly paints.
19. Take time to go for walks and enjoy nature.


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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Leeks, beets, chard, lettuce, and herbs
They're yet to be planted, but I worked on the previous four beds this afternoon.
Planting new beds is fun.
An afternoon trip to a local nursery snagged herbs, a couple of Cherokee Purple tomato plants, a Sweet Million cherry tomato, and seedling leeks.
Added to the flat of lettuces that I'd brought up from Clemson, and along with radish, beet, and chard seeds, among others, I'm set for now.
And waiting for the weather to warm up!
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those raised beds look really nice. I bet they will look twice as nice when everything is growing.ReplyDelete
Lisa, again, the beds are beautiful. I can't wait to see photos of them full of lovely veggies, herbs and flowers.ReplyDelete
You did great work! THey look awesome! Such a sense of anticipation and hope, planting new beds and waiting for the sun and warm and rain to do its stuff!ReplyDelete
Lisa- what wonderful beds you put in!!!! wow.ReplyDelete
I think I could eat beets every day! I love them roasted.
You mentioned tomatoes-- isn't it early for them? I guess you all are a head a bit.
Having new beds is really nice, I do like the height, will make harvesting a delight.
Lisa, those beds look so sturdy and beautiful! I just planted some peppers and tomatoes. This the first time I've had success with growing spinach - I got the seeds from Griff- I wonder if that's why?ReplyDelete
We're SO pleased with how they turned out; it's hard to believe we did them ourselves over two weekends. Suddenly our yard is seeming more like a garden!ReplyDelete
And Janet, it IS early for tomatoes in the mountains. But it looks like the 10-day weather forecast is quite mild, the soil is dark, etc., etc. and Asheville is more moderate than the surrounding mountains. (I hope we'll get some beets out of those beds, too...I haven't had much success in the Piedmont with them).
And, Sue, I never was able to grow spinach until I realized that really fresh, high-quality seed is necessary (the seeds are really short-lived). So Griffs must have had a good batch!ReplyDelete
The stone raised beds are so much nicer looking than our recycled boarded beds. I am assuming that you , ahem, "purchased" those rectangular stones to complete the project! We always try to recycle our rocks ( given the large bounty here in Austin) but when we can't do that, Craigslist is fantastic for leftover stone from backyard projects or deconstruction .ReplyDelete


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Dato Mohamad Bustaman Abdullah (1957-2015)Founder
- LL.B. (Hons) University Technology Mara
- Malaysian Patent, Trade Mark and Industrial Design Agent
- Certified Patent Valuation Analyst
NATURALLY,he is the leader of the PRO IP pack what with the fieldcraft learnt during his militay days and decades in the legal arena. Dato' Mohamad Bustaman Abdullah received his commission from Sandhurst, the prestigious Royal Military Academy in England, and returned to serve the Malaysian Armed Forces for 15 years before moving into legal practice more than 20 years ago.
A past president of the Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA), Bustaman is a well-known figure within the IP fraternity in Malaysia and abroad.
Bustaman readily understands both the legal and commercial aspects of IP. Among Bustaman's area of expertise includes IP audit and due diligence whereby comprehensive reports and informed opinions on a client's IP can be provided for various purposes; IP licensing and technology transfer agreements that involve negotiations, preparations and drafting of such agreements for the sale, buying or licensing of IP or technology in accordance with the regulatory controls; and evaluation and valuation of IP and technological portfolios for clients looking for investors or buyers, or clients wanting to sell or license such IP or technology.
Bustaman, who has formulated IP policies for research institutions, universities and companies, was among the pioneer batch of legal experts in franchising and authored Guide on Franchising in Malaysia that was published in 1997. He was responsible in the incorporation of Sukom Berhad, the organiser of the 1998 Commonwealth Games, and registration of the Games' trademarks.
The Malaysian Government has also included Bustaman as a member of the IP Committee of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM), a public agency to promote the culture of innovation in the country. Outside of IP matters, Bustaman specialises in sports, media and entertainment laws and is Disciplinary Committee Chairman of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) and a member of the board of Kelantan Football Association (KAFA).
Such is his wealth of knowledge that Bustaman today is able to sniff out all that is to be known in an IP situation and more, and send the team in the right direction.
Allahyarham Dato' Bustaman passed away peacefully on 23 May 2015 surrounded by family members and friends. AL-FATIHAH


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When reviewing films, I often do a little bit of research on the film itself and the people involved. Even if this research doesn't make it into the review, I still often enjoy learning a bit more about everything. Well, for years I thought Melissa McCarthy, the star of this film Spy, and Jenny McCarthy, the ex Playboy model and now general entertainment celebrity, were sisters.
That in itself was interesting if just on their different looks, but I always thought what was more interesting was their different career paths, with Jenny having been a pretty big star back in the 90's and early 2000's, and now Melissa being even more famous than her, in the 2010's. So it came as a surprise that in fact they are only cousins, and actually Jenny is now married to New Kids On The Block member and actor Donnie Wahlberg. Funny that.
But I digress. Spy once again shows that Melissa is more than capable of leading a film, and her banter with her fellow cast mates, especially Rose Byrne, and her fellow spies Jason Statham and Peter Serafinowicz, was just awesome! Sure there were a few dead jokes, and I felt some casting wasn't quite right, but for every moment that made you not laugh or cringe, there were a handful of others that made you laugh and clap. I hope this does well, as I'd love to see a follow up!
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When you wake up in the morning, you have an opportunity. Whether you are in rehab or at home, you can choose to start each day on a positive note. Take a few moments and feel your feet on the floor, feel your body breathing. If you used heroine, you could have died from theRead More


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I had the incredible opportunity to go to Vancouver, Canada last week for work. We were there to shoot nine commercials in three days, which meant non-stop working. However, we came a day early to explore and it was the BEST decision we could have made. We had enough time for food and some site-seeing and y favorites are below:
Lynn Canyon Park + Suspension Bridge: There is a more famous suspension bridge, called Capilano Suspension Bridge that is longer and generally more famous (but costs $40), so we opted to do Lynn Canyon, which is free. It was gorgeous. The hike involves a lot of stairs, but is overall easy and will only take you an hour and a half to two hours. At one side of the hike there is an ADORABLE country store that is an absolute must do, where we got quite a few souvenirs (in my case, Canadian sauces), called The End of the Line General Store (not kidding, it's SO cute). We did the entire loop on the map, including the Baden Powell trail.
Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99): My boss and I were told by several friends before this trip that this drive is a MUST DO, and they were SO RIGHT. We simply put Highway 99 into our Google Maps from Downtown and started driving. It is the kind of drive where you have to be careful to not get in an accident because the scenery is SO UNBELIEVABLE. It's a bit hard to get good pictures, a lot of the shoulder's where you can stop have trees that block you from getting the entire amazing view in one photo. There is a sea to sky gondola (that we didn't have time for) that people recommend. Your best bet is to try a few exits that strike your fancy and try to get as close to the water as you can for photos, try Porteau Cove or Lions Bay for some great pictures.
Horseshoe Bay: We were in the middle of Googling "good places to stop on Highway 99" when we approached the exit for Horseshoe Bay, so we decided to go for it. I'm so glad we did. The downtown/waterfront area is an adorable little walk. You can go out to the docks, walk the little town, and get food within an hour or two.
Downtown Waterfront: There is a ton of great food and you can rent bikes and ride along the water for a few miles. Everything in Vancouver is gorgeous and pristine (the lack of trash is insane!), but this is super pretty.
Gastown: We drove through here on our way back and didn't have time to stop, but I would suggest it if you have time. It feels very old world and had a ton of shopping, bars, and restaurants. (Ashley recommends Ask For Luigi if you're in the mood for some good Italian!)
In Horseshoe Bay:
Olive and Anchor: Again, Google was the official sponsor of this trip ;). We googled best fish and chips in Horsehoe Bay and this is what we got. We also ordered their Clam Chowder. Definitely in the top five I've ever eaten of either, and I love/know my seafood.
Berry's Frozen Yogurt: Because you're allowed to have ice cream on vacation! I got two child's size scoops so I could try multiple flavors, the salted caramel and coffee were both amazing.
Starbucks: I'm only including this because it's right on the corner by the bay, is a great place to pee for free, and we parked right across the street for free.
In Downtown Vancouver:
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar: I wanted Oyster Happy Hour and the internet said this was the best. The internet did not lie. I sat at the bar, where the staff shucked hundreds of oysters flawlessly like machines. The oysters were SUPER fresh and the staff takes great joy in explaining to you the different types so you can explore and really get to know the all the variations. Before I ate here, I really didn't taste much difference. I also had their baked scallop special (scalloped seared and then rebaked in the shell with mashed potatoes and mushrooms, served with a green bean and artichoke salad with citrus dressing) which was absolutely insane and if they have it when you're there you MUST get it.
Miku Restaurant: This sushi spot was one of the best meals I've had in YEARS. Not only was the service phenomenal and the location insane (it's right on the water), but the food is absolutely amazing. The place is owned by a Japanese chef who has several locations, including Japan. They do a special style called "Aburi" which you MUST try. It's hard to explain so I'll leave that to their amazing staff. Their sashmi was also the most fresh and delicious I've ever tasted. The salmon broke apart with just a chopstick. It was surreal. We paired with "Gold Omachi" sake, which was incredible. We then finished with a green tea and matcha dessert that was perfection.
Joe Fortes: This dinner was hosted for our work. It's got a very old world vibe and is your standard seafood and steak house. Pretty location, solid food. My salmon was really overdone, but everything was otherwise okay. Great for big groups.
Where to Stay
I would vote downtown! We stayed in Hotel Blu, which was a bit expensive for what it is (keep in mind this was a work trip so options were dictated by the company), but centrally located and right by the sports stadiums. But, if you can find an Airbnb in Downtown, it's a great place to be and still be able to walk or take a super quick cab to a lot of GREAT restaurants and neighborhoods.


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Sheridan Smith has said it is a "dream come true" to be starring in her very own ITV special, which will celebrate her wide-ranging career.
The one-off programme, titled Sheridan, will include performances from the Bafta and Olivier Award-winning actress and singer, and will also see her discuss her life and career.
Smith, 36, said: "I am so excited to be performing my songs and sharing my journey with my fans, friends and family.
"It's a dream come true…"
The actress is best known for her roles in TV dramas including Cilla and Mrs Biggs, as well as her appearances in musicals Funny Girl and Legally Blonde.
Smith rose to fame in sitcoms The Royle Family and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, and she has also appeared in films Hysteria, Tower Block and The Huntsman: Winter's War.
Earlier this year she starred in the BBC's The Moorside, about the disappearance of Shannon Matthews.
In August, Smith confirmed she had signed a record deal with East West Records and will release her debut album later this year.
Lee Connolly, ITV Entertainment's creative director, said: "With such a stellar career as an actor, it's easy to forget that Sheridan is also a wonderful singer.
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Recording Studio Tape Boxes
One of the perks of working on repackaging recordings for CD is the chance from time to time to work with the old master tapes. Normally the critical information for a reissue project – track and recording information – is on the back. Yet the graphics on the box covers are visually interesting and many companies produced recording tape for studio use, which needed to be of a very high quality. It was only recently that I thought to photograph some of the tape boxes themselves before they needed to be returned.
A lot of the logo branding can be recognised having appeared on other products for the domestic market by the same firm. All these boxes are around 12″ square and contained 1″ recording tape.
The Agfa imagery might likewise might be familiar from older cameras, roll film and photographic paper marketed by the company, and they also made domestic cassette tape. This box is from 1973
The 1972 BASF box is typical; this logo appeared on blank cassettes, on tape recorders made by the company, and for a brief time there was even a BASF album label.
The Scotch brand is again quite old, and they used their own typeface which appears here in both the Scotch name, the 3M logo and the 'Magnetic Products' identification name. The plain black and white design is lifted by a simple line in a 'tartan' design in red. This box is dated 1969
Finally a great design from EMI also from about 1969, using an abstract version of a soundwave, with the arrows adding a nice dynamic. The EMITAPE logo seen here also appeared on their cassette boxes, while the small oval EMI logo was much older and was used on the backs of all EMI sleeves through the sixties. I was able to adapt some of these graphics on an EMI reissue package a couple of years back (the last I did for them before the company was destroyed by the private equity "industry"), although I am not sure the label knew where they'd come from!


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Resting Heart Rate
Your resting heart rate refers to the number of beats per minute your heart experiences while you are at rest (when you aren't doing strenuous activity or exercise). Between 60 and 100 beats per minute is considered a "normal range". However, 80 beats/minute or above may indicate a higher risk for heart disease. Generally, lower heart rates are associated with healthier hearts because they can pump blood throughout the body more easily.
Target Heart Rate
Your target heart rate (determined by age, height, and gender) is the ideal range of heartbeats per minute while you are exercising. Your workout is most effective when your heart has reached its target heart rate. To calculate your heart rate and optimize your workout, visit eHow. Remember, certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure and pregnancy factor into what your target heart rate should be, so always consult a physician before beginning a new exercise regimen.
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