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There is nothing I enjoy more than eating by the sea… especially at sunset in summer. Luckily, there are plenty of places in Athens where you can relax and nibble on good food, sip on a glass of ouzo or wine, and watch the sun going down before it disappears into the sea.
There is something about the twilight that makes people relax and wind down, and if you combine that with a good meal and wine, you've got a winner. Here are some top places for watching the sun set over dinner on the Athens coast.
1. Garbi
This seaside seafood taverna offers great food and possibly the best sunset view from your table. Gaze over the water and the late afternoon swimmers as you sip on chilled wine and nibble on meze. The tartar, clams, and carpaccio are always fresh and tasty. Ask the waiter if they have fresh lobster; the lobster pasta is very good and not too heavy.
2. Ithaki
While you won't actually see the sun setting into the sea here, this upscale restaurant is definitely worth visiting as the sun goes down. It is perched on a cliff side overlooking Astir beach in Vouliagmeni and the view is absolutely stunning. The menu includes Asian fusion and modern mediterranean dishes and is a favourite amongst international jet setters. Be sure to reserve a table way in advance and ask for one of the front tables with the best view.
You can't go wrong with this Michelen Star restaurant, the food is incredible and so is the location. Set in picturesque Mikrolimano marina, this restaurant was the first to be awarded a Michelen star for Greek food in Greece. Chef Lefteris Lazarou's signature dishes are inspired by the sea; the menu is creative, the dishes are all a delicious interesting take on classic mediterranean fare.
4. Krabo Beach, Vouliagmeni
Krabo beach fast became popular with Athenians and travellers alike. It has a tropical feel to it with an ethnic flavour. It's a great place to escape to for sunset cocktails and a bite to eat at the end of the day or for a late dinner. The atmosphere is upbeat and lively and is a favourite spot for drinks at the bar or on the beach loungers.
5. 40Forty
If you're looking for a more chilled and relaxed atmosphere where you can watch the sun set and sit with your bare feet in the sand, then 40Forty bar restaurant is the place to be. Located on Astir beach in Vouliagmeni, this all day restaurant is a favourite among trendy Athenians. This is a perfect spot to enjoy a sunset cocktail after spending the day on the beach, followed by a delicious meal accompanied by chill music. You literally eat in the sand and can hear the water lapping on the beach nearby.


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Unfortunately it is already time to leave Aalborg. It is such a lovely city where to live. You just have to get used to the weather :).
This city is a bit special because I did my Erasmus back in the days (2015). I was very happy when I discovered that one of my secondments was actually in Aalborg. I have a lot of good memories and friends and I was very happy to meet them again.
When I applied for my Erasmus I chose Aalborg because the study form is project-organised (you have hands on different realistic projects) and you are working in groups. I found it very useful because when you have to solve a problem, you can discuss it with your group mate, have different approaches and ideas to solve the task.
This group work method of Aalborg University had an influence as well on private companies. Here in COWI they adopted an open space office and the projects are solved as a team effort.
I am very happy of these two months spend here in COWI. I am very grateful to my colleagues (Anders, Martin, Soren, Aske and Karsten) which helped me a lot.
You now may ask, what have I done here? In these two months of my secondment we worked on a method for predicting the behaviour of offshore foundations under cyclic loading. This collaboration is not ending here but we will have still some monthly meetings and a lot of things to do.
Yesterday (1.11) we had a very productive meeting between COWI and GuD. We discussed the state of the art of my work and the future developments. We sent an abstract, which was accepted, for the ISOPE2018 conference (it will be in Japan :) )
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Southeast pot-store theft ends with car into tree
What started as theft from cannabis retailer – "La Mota Southeast", on S.E. 52nd Avenue near Henderson Street – ended in the front yard of Brentwood-Darlington neighbor just before noon on Sunday, October 14.
The store's manager later told told THE BEE she'd been off the premises, getting change for the store, when she got a call from a co-worker telling her of the incident, and he said that she would be sharing their video security footage with the police.
"Officers responded to the store on a report of a theft in progress," confirmed Portland Police spokesperson Officer Sgt. Chris Burley.
The suspects' gold four-door Buick took off westbound on S.E. Henderson Street; as the getaway driver saw police units arriving in the area, just as the car arrived where the street dead-ends into 48th Avenue, the driver swerved wide, in an attempt to turn south.
But, traveling at high speed, the Buick failed to make the turn, and crashed through a home's fence – dismembering a Hallowe'en skeleton in the front yard – and crashed with a mighty thud into the trunk of a sturdy tree at the far end of the yard.
The impact activated the Buick's airbags.
"Officers were not in pursuit of the vehicle at the time; [some] of the suspects ran from the vehicle after the crash," Burley told THE BEE.
"It didn't look like there was any effort to stop; the car went full speed into the yard before it crashed into the tree," reported a neighbor, who had been walking a dog along Henderson Street when the car flew past.
The crash's concussion brought neighbors out to the street – some of whom had been in their yards enjoying the sunny fall morning.
One alert neighbor grabbed his cell phone and took a photo of one of the two fleeing male suspects, backpack over his shoulder – an image he shared with THE BEE.
Two juvenile females, reportedly riding in the back seat of the car "got out and stood around, and got really [verbally] nasty with us neighbors who came to see if anyone needed help," a neighbor commented.
As more police units pulled up, the suspect girls started running. "Two of our female officers chased them down on foot, and took them into custody without further incident," an East Precinct officer told us.
After being handcuffed and put into the back of a cruiser, one of the female suspects suddenly developed "really bad medical problems", and demanded to be taken to the hospital – instead of to jail. The other young woman joined her in the ambulance.
"The girls told officers they'd 'just gotten a ride', and didn't know anything. About anything!" a neighbor reported.
The male suspects escaped into the neighborhood, and were not located. "It's not very likely that the suspect photographed by the neighbor is still wearing that bright red jacket," drily observed an officer at the scene.
"A firearm was also recovered from the vehicle; officers forwarded their reports to the District Attorney's Office," Burley said.
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Leigh Matthews is a queer, British-born writer who lives in Vancouver, BC, with a sharp-eyed border collie who is both her biggest fan and harshest critic. Leigh supports her tea-drinking habit as a freelance medical copywriter, regularly attends queer literary events in the city, and greatly admires those in possession of the courage to shout out their poetry to the world.
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She sat quietly in her recliner at the far end of the living room where she had positioned herself shortly after we arrived. I know she loves my children dearly, but the sheer presence of their chaotic little bodies makes her nervous. She managed to slowly creep from her spot at the kitchen table into the living room where she turned on an old western and sat by herself. This happens every time we visit, but I understand. Her hearing is diminished, so sitting around a table full of loved ones having a conversation on mute is painful. She greets us with a smile as we barrel through the door and then quietly secludes herself in the other room.
When it's time to leave, we entertain the same ritual. As the kids and I walked in to say our goodbyes, I found her staring at a picture of her son that had recently passed away. A blanket covered her frail tired body. At a glance she is merely a shadow, but this depiction of her physical state is a far cry from the strong independent woman she once was.
I smiled as I neared her and then leaned in to give her my love with my children clinging to my legs. Both of us savor our farewells, silently acknowledging that it could be our last.
"Sorry we were so crazy today, Granny! I love you. We will see you next time we're in town!"
As I went to step away her cold, wrinkly hand grasped for mine. I pushed her walker to the side to kneel next to her as her icy fingers encompassed mine.
Her voice shook, "I just wanted to tell you that you are a wonderful mother to those two kids."
I bit my lip, attempting to fight back the tears as I squeezed her hand in acknowledgement. The kids had been a complete mess all day, and I was clearly worn out and dreading a long car ride home. I needed those words. From the most courageous woman I know.....I needed those words.
As a child she was orphaned by a divorce. She married young and later started a family of her own. Her 4'11 frame gave birth to five healthy children, the youngest being a set of twins born breech. She gracefully endured motherhood without amenities. She bleached and hung to dry every diaper that covered her baby's bums without complaint. She cooked from the garden that she grew and heated water on the stove in order to bathe her children in the washtub on the floor. She tirelessly cared for her children in ways that I can't even comprehend. Then the unthinkable happened. Just after the twin's sixth birthday, she lost her husband to cancer. On top of difficult times and money being tight, she was then left to raise all five of her children on her own. On the day the boys became men the draft called for the twins. She valiantly stood by as their older brother stepped on the bus with them.
In the wake of motherhood when my world feels as though it is crumbling beneath me, I reach for her unwavering strength. The first night home with our newborn, and I am scared to death....but I can do this. The doctor placed two babies in her arms when she was only expecting one. I barely have an ounce of energy left for bath time.....but I can do this. She had to heat water on the stove to bathe her children. I am dreading this week with my husband gone for work.....but I can do this. She raised five kids on her own with such grace. On the days where the kids are screaming and I feel as though I am failing, I reach for her words.
I am a wonderful mother to these two kids.
Written by Diana Kane. Diana is wife, mom, and frequent companion to coffee and chaos. She is a proud supporter of ice cream cake for breakfast and perpetually struggles with being on time. Diana blogs at Mama Needs a Cupcake, where she writes about the less than perfect version of motherhood and recently published her first book, "Mama Needs A Cupcake."


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When I opened the option to create my first post, I saw that the stock title was "Hello World!" For most, the next step would be to delete the title and move forward, but for me, this phrase has taken on a more valuable meaning. I recently began learning the programming language Python, in which the first program created is typically to print "Hello World" as a way to introduce yourself to this new way of communication. So, in the same regard, it seems only appropriate to leave "Hello World!" as the title of this first post, as this is my way of saying hello to the new and exciting endeavor of blogging.
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Renowned folk artist Elayne Goodman's pointelle work is displayed around a quote — "Art Is Everything, Art Is Anything, Art Is Something, Art Is My Thing" — in the home of Smyrna's cultural doyenne, Ellie Wolf.
The house is built on the land of the original Aunt Fanny's Cabin, and Wolf, who represented many known designers (Christian Dior) and many up-and-coming young designers, knows her way around style.
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Wolf's extensive collections range from Mississippi folk to the boldness of Rio de Janeiro, combined with European artists blending magically with local wood sculptor Michael Gilmartin. Glass, wood, watercolor, stained glass — all come to roost in Cobb County.
Jaffe: Why Smyrna?
Wolf: After living in various Atlanta locations and nearing retirement, I wanted to be part of a developing community. Smyrna is now a vibrant city of 50,000.
Jaffe: Did your love of art begin with fashion?
Wolf: My first passion was collecting paperweights. As an accessories representative, I developed a special relationship with designer Patrick Kelly. He designed hats, belts and dresses for me, which I eventually donated to a permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Fine Art.
Jaffe: How did you develop an affinity for Mississippi art, which is so in contrast to your South American and European collection?
Wolf: I met Elayne Goodman (fifth-generation resident of Columbus, Miss.). Her creativity combines everyday objects such as dice, coins, pickup sticks, buttons, chess pieces and spools of thread in intertwining detail. One of my fondest memories is my daughter driving me to Mississippi on Mother's Day to select this large piece based around a Nubian bust. She reconstructs everyday objects such as vinegar jars and globes into unique collectibles with vibrant personality
Also, Maurice Cook (who did all the pieces on this vertical wall) is from Birmingham, Miss.; "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" is so compelling. This is a depiction of his white clapboard country church, which now serves as his studio.
I don't care if an artist is famous. If something strikes me emotionally or sets a peaceful mood, then I buy what I like. I bought a Lino Tagliapietra glass before I knew who he was.
My favorite Brazilian artist is Ney Cardoso (mostly impressionistic beach and water scenes). He was a cubist who only painted while listening to Brazilian music, so you can see that happiness emerge. He didn't speak English, nor I Portuguese, but we perfectly communicated.
I collect American glassblower Hank Murta Adams, who is known for his head sculptures "who wear their nerves outside their bodies." He also floats industrial debris scraps inside. The orange illusion oil in the entrance with the modern dancing figures is by Ricardo Siccuro.
In the (American) Fernandez piece, you see the red trout jumping around Japanese script, blending a variety of cultures.
Around the main fireplace is a Phyllis Sloane watercolor — a not-so-subtle tribute to Rembrandt — and Livio Seguso, still living in Murano, who did "Three Variations" in pink glass on the fireplace. Don't attempt to lift them — deceptively heavy.
Jaffe: Have you bought any impulse-driven eclectic pieces?
Wolf: Ambling though Venice, I found this porcelain nun with her black crow. I became obsessed and had to remap my steps through the canals to claim her. I have some junk shop treasures like this 8-foot lamp, where I had to make a huge shade to fit. And this beige chair is from a 1970 yard sale.
The ornate white chair is called "A Thrown for the Very Special" by Mary Lou Higgins. In Thailand I bought this teak/silk elephant daybed that had to be shipped in a gigantic container, so we filled it with huge sculptures. It those days, it cost next to nothing.
Jaffe: Do you collect any local artists?
Wolf: I am a fan and friend of local wood furniture designer Michael Gilmartin. In addition to this chair, which is a hand-carved marine fir plywood rocker, Michael also made the master bedroom desk out of fused stained glass from the windows of the original St. Joseph's Hospital. His works of art are in the permanent collections of many museums, including the High Museum of Atlanta, Brooklyn Museum and the Mint Museum. The glass sculpture over the kitchen fireplace is by the head of the pottery department at Callanwolde, Glenn Dair.
Jaffe: What's the most unusual thing you have?
Wolf: The Ivan Bailey quartz is a forged metal city. We can open the little trapdoor here and pull out Superman as a baby. Gilmartin did the base.
Jaffe: Totally crazy. Do you have any Jewish artists?
Wolf: My Ben Benn oils are quite collectible. … He was a Russian-American (born as Ben Rosenberg in 1884 in Kamenets Podolsk) known as a true subject painter of modern still lifes in the '50s and '60s.
Jaffe: What's next for you?
Wolf: I will always admire talented people. I am looking for ways to bring culture to the forefront in Smyrna. A city is often judged by what it produces artistically.
Jaffe: Yes, Aunt Fanny's would be proud sharing all of this! I remember the squash pudding, the creaking wood floors, and someone from Mississippi singing "This Little Light of Mine" on the piano.
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So, been a while since I posted, but I have been very busy in a new role: being a kitty foster mommy. I have been hand-feeding newborn kittens and let me tell you, no human mommy can say that it is less work or care. Tinies have to be fed about ten times every 24 hour period. Everything has to be meticulously clean, use only boiled water to mix their formula and their crib liners have to be changed daily, if soiled… and they are usually soiled when I see them every morning. When I say crib liners, these are just squares of old bath towels that are excellent for a myriad of uses around the house and the workshop. They can be used, laundered (and bleached, if necessary) and used again and again. I tend to not throw stuff out like so many people like to do. Re-purpose and recycle are words to live by, in my house. But, that's just me: I tend to hang on to things when I can re-purpose them. Why spend money to buy things you already had in the first place?
The first five weeks of a kitten's life are critical: every care must be taken to provide a clean, warm and safe environment for the little nugget to grow. Sadly, there are hidden dangers, viruses and bacteria that have already invaded a tiny, defenceless body and erode its ability to get further in life. I didn't see that coming and sadly, made the discovery a couple of days ago. However, the three little amigos (as I have come to call them) look like they are surviving and thriving. A quick visit to my vet two days ago resulted in their being given subcutaneous fluids and they are now on a (really nice smelling... tropical punch?) antibiotic for the next ten days to clear up sticky eyes and hopefully, the systemic bug that has caused it.
Added to this new caper, I am happy to say that my creativity levels have spiked somewhat and I have been working most vigorously on new creations in the shop. They say that if you want something done, ask a busy person? Well, that's me right now. I am thriving on a busy daily schedule of jewellery designing, workshop, home duties, neo natal care, cooking and six hours' sleep.


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Khloe | 6 Months
Khloe is the baby that makes you just want to stare at her all day. Her gorgeous blue eyes are captivating and her porcelain dolls features are so delicate and precious. I could seriously have her in my studio every other week. I was so blessed to be able to capture her as a tiny baby and I'm so honored to be able see her every few months for big milestones. I just love how precious and feminine her 6 month session turned out. Enjoy this sweet girl!


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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) recorded a strong Q4, completing a remarkable year as internet TV grows worldwide. In 2017, the streaming revenue surged 36% to more than $11 billion. The company brought 24 million new memberships versus 19 million in 2016 and more than doubled international operating income.
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Netflix's average paid streaming memberships surged 25% YoY in the fourth quarter. Combined with a 9% jump in ASP, international streaming revenue growth came at 35%. Operating income came at $245 million versus $154 million prior year, which was slightly above company's forecast of $238 million. Operating margin for FY17 stood at 7.2%, on target with company's target at the start of this year.
Netflix reported that EPS in Q4 was $0.41 as compared to $0.15 in the same period, a year earlier. It met company's forecast of $0.41. Several below the line items affected net income, counting a pre-tax non-cash unrealized loss from FX remeasurement on company's Eurobond. Tax rate was helped by a foreign tax benefit of $66 million, which partly offset a reassessment of company's deferred tax assets and the effect from the compulsory deemed repatriation of accrued foreign earnings linked to the recent U.S. tax reform.
In Q4, Netflix recorded international net additions of 8.3 million, the highest quarter in their history and up 18% versus last year's net adds of record 7.05 million. This surpassed company's forecast of 6.3 million due mainly to stronger than anticipated acquisition supported by their original content slate and the underway international acceptance of internet entertainment. Geographically, the achievement versus projection was broad-based.
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This raccoon is actually the Adorable Raccoon by Frantic Stamper. I love how easy it was to make the mask around his eyes. The tick lines are already there; all you have to do it cut in two tiny little spots and the mask separates from the rest of the die cut.
The starburst background is something I've wanted to try for a long time but to tell you the truth, I was intimidated by it. I thought it looked so difficult and time consuming. I researched on youtube for some of the best starburst / sunburst videos and found a few really quick ones. The first time I tried the technique, I was hooked!
It is very simple to do once you have your coordinating papers chosen. That, to me, is the hardest part. I don't normally buy paper packs with papers that already coordinate; I normally buy single sheets at the store here and there. So this part took the longest for me.
Once I had the papers chosen, I decided to make the starburst type that has the focal point in the middle of the card. You can have the focal point (where all the triangles meet on the card) anywhere; it's all just a matter of preference.
You can also cut your designer paper to a variety of sizes or have them all the same width like I did. Most of the videos I found suggested using a 1 1/2" width strip of paper. The length varies depending on the size of your card. Since I made an A2 card, my strips were all 4 1/2" long. I could have cut most of them down to a smaller length instead of having so much to trim off afterward, but I didn't mind having them all the same size. At least that way I could manipulate where I wanted each strip and wasn't locked into having to use one pattern here, another there.
To start the background for my A2 card, I cut a piece of cardstock 3 3/4 x 5". This would be the piece that the triangles get adhered to and won't show, so it doesn't matter if you use good cardstock or scratch cardstock. The next thing is to cut a piece of black cardstock, in my case, for the frame around the triangles. I would then mount that black cardstock on to a piece of 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 cardstock that was folded in half making it 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 (the size of an A2 card).
Now you are ready to cut your dsp. I cut 7 pieces that were 4 1/2 by 1 1/2" each. You want to cut each of those pieces into equal triangles. Place opposite corners of the rectangular strips on your paper trimmer like this and cut:
Once all your strips are cut into triangles, arrange them on your background piece of cardstock but don't adhere them yet. After you have an idea of where you want each strip to be (I butt mine right up against each other, but you can leave some space in between them if you are using a good piece of cardstock for your background paper), decide if you want to ink the edges of the strips. This gives a little more definition to the background effect.
When you are ready to adhere the strips to the background paper, I find it easier to apply adhesive on the entire background paper instead of trying to adhere it to the triangles. Figure out where you want your focal point, to the side of the card, middle, in a corner, etc. Place the first strip so the skinny end of the triangle is right at your focal point. In the photo below, I wanted the focal point to be at the center bottom of my card. Having the focal point here took fewer strips of paper than having a center of card focal point:
When all the strips are adhered and your background paper is completely covered, turn the panel over and trim off the excess pieces.
Now you are ready to mount whatever it is that you want at your focal point, whether a flower, a greeting, etc.
Adhere the background panel to your next bigger piece of cardstock and then adhere that to the card base.
This is the card that I made with the bottom center focal point which is under the hills:
And this card has a focal point toward the bottom left of the card:
I will be having instructions on how to make a starburst on a 12x12 scrapbook page soon.


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Lidzbark Warmiński
Lidzbark Warmiński ([ˈlʲid͡zbarɡ varˈmʲiɲskʲi] (listen); German: Heilsberg (listen)) is a town in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Poland. It is the capital of Lidzbark County.
Lidzbark Warmiński
|Coordinates: 54°7′N 20°35′E / 54.117°N 20.583°E
|Lidzbark Warmiński (urban gmina)
|before 1240
|Town rights
|• Mayor
|Jacek Wiśniowski
|• Total
|14.34 km2 (5.54 sq mi)
|• Total
|• Density
|1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
|Time zone
|• Summer (DST)
|Postal code
11-100 to 11-102
|Area code(s)
|+48 89
|Car plates
Lidzbark Warmiński was once the capital of Warmia and formerly its largest city. The city itself was a rich center of faith and culture and was known as the Pearl of Warmia. For a long period of time it was under the control of the Bishops of Warmia and it was also a major economic center, only resigning its importance to the nearby city of Braniewo.
The Warmian Bishop's Castle is considered to be a great artistic and historical value in the world and has been recognised as a historical monument by the Polish government.
The town was originally an Old Prussian settlement known as Lecbarg until being conquered in 1240 by the Teutonic Knights, who named it Heilsberg. In 1306 it became the seat for the Bishopric of Warmia (Ermland), and remained the Prince-Bishop's seat for 500 years. In 1309 the settlement received town privileges. After the Second Peace of Thorn (1466) weakened the Teutonic Order and ended its claim to the area, the town was integrated into the Polish province of Royal Prussia.
Nicolaus Copernicus lived at the castle for several years, and it is believed he wrote part of his De revolutionibus orbium coelestium there.
In the winter of 1703-04 the town was the residence of King Charles XII of Sweden during the Great Northern War.
The town was annexed with the rest of the region by the Kingdom of Prussia in the First Partition of Poland in 1772. In 1807 a battle took place near the town between the French under Murat and Soult and the Russians and Prussians under Bennigsen.
From 1933-45 it was the site of the large German government radio station Transmitter Heilsberg. The town was heavily damaged after its conquest by the Soviet Red Army during World War II in 1945. As part of territorial changes demanded by the Soviet Union at the Potsdam Conference, the town became part of Poland, and was gradually resettled by Poles, many of them from the parts of eastern Poland annexed by the Soviet Union.
- Wszechnica Warmińska, founded on 21 May 2004
- Comprehensive Schools im. Kazimierza Jagiellończyka
- Trade Schools im. Stanisława Staszica
- Farner School
- Primary School No. 1 im. Mikołaja Kopernika
- Primary School No. 3 im. Ignacego Krasickiego
- Primary School No. 4 im. Jana Pawła II
- High/grammar School No. 1
- High/grammar School No. 2
- National Music School I Level
- Non-Public Kindergarten No. "Kubuś"
- Non-Public Kindergarten No. "Miś"
- Non-Public Kindergarten No. "Puchatek"
- Public Kindergarten No. 5
- Public Kindergarten No. 6
Twin towns – sister citiesEdit
Lidzbark Warmiński is twinned with:
- Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands (1992)
- Milanówek, Poland (2001)
- Sovetsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia (2001)
- Werlte, Germany (2005)
Famous peopleEdit
- Mauritius Ferber (1471–1537) member of the patrician Ferber family and Roman Catholic Prince-Bishop of Warmia (Ermeland)
- Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1547), famous astronomer, mathematician, physician, and canon
- Stanislaus Hosius (Stanisław Hozjusz) (1504-1579), Polish Roman Catholic cardinal, Prince-Bishop of Warmia
- John Albert Vasa (Jan Albert Waza) (1612-1634), Polish cardinal, Prince-Bishop of Warmia and Kraków,
- Teodor Andrzej Potocki (1664–1738) Prince-Bishop of Warmia, Primate of Poland, interrex in 1733
- Ignacy Krasicki (1735-1801), Prince-Bishop of Warmia, Primate of Poland, Polish poet
- Ernst Burchard (1876–1920), doctor and scientist
- Dorothee Raetsch (born 1940), German sculptor and graphic artist
- Zbigniew Mikołejko (born 1951), Polish philosopher and historian of religion, essayist
External linksEdit
- Media related to Lidzbark Warmiński at Wikimedia Commons
- http://www.lidzbark.com/ (in Polish)
- https://web.archive.org/web/20040223142519/http://www.lidzbarkwarminski.pl/ (in Polish)
- https://web.archive.org/web/20050110174133/http://www.warmia-mazury.pl/powiaty/lidzbark.html (in Polish)
- Map of Warmia Catholic Diocese in 1755
- http://www.heilsberg.org/ (in German)
Coordinates: 54°07′N 20°35′E / 54.117°N 20.583°E


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Katniss is back and fiercer than ever as the Mockingjay in the new, full-length trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1. The 90-second trailer shows reluctant heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) after her narrow escape from the arena and the destruction of District 12, working with childhood friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and District 13 to take down the Capitol.
Katniss' previous ally and fake love interest Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) has been captured by the Capitol and appears to be working for them, publicly speaking out against the rebellion. "Peeta is the Capitol's weapon, the same way you're ours," says Haymitch to a distressed Katniss. Meanwhile Katniss, sure of Peeta's innocence, only agrees to work with District 13 and become the symbol of the rebellion if they rescue him from President Snow's (Donald Sutherland) clutches.
The trailer features some stunning action sequences, including a particularly stellar moment where Katniss knocks a jet out of the sky with a single arrow. It also includes some new faces, including Julianne Moore as District 13's President Coin and Game of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer as rebel and filmmaker Cressida. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 hits theaters November 21. ~Kelly Townsend


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"Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary". – Ancient Chinese proverb
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Anti-Inflammatory Tonic
We considered calling this the Anti-Everything Tonic because of how powerful this blend is at supporting wellness and reducing inflammation and other maladies.
Last fall one of our customers, an NIH scientist asked if we had a turmeric tea. We didn't. She gave us research on the benefits of turmeric (which we sort of know but not to this extent). We did some field study and self-testing and decided that an Anti-Inflammatory Tonic was needed. Since it's debut, we have sold out weekly at our local farmers markets. You can now grab a pack here online.
Ingredients: Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon chips, Cinnamon, Rooibos, Cacao, Elderberry, Orange Peel, Black Pepper
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Herbs, fruit, spices and rooibos are techincally NOT tea. They are called Tisanes or infusions.
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Temperature: No need to worry about temperature! Herbals + Rooibos love a good rolling boil, so crank up the temperature to 212˚ F!
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internet order mattress Just what to know before you buy mattress online? internet order mattress
Online Shopping is rather popular nowadays. We acquire every little thing from food to digital tools online. When it comes to purchasing a product like a mattress that we are as well made use of to going to the store and acquire, we have a tendency to be reluctant in some cases. This can be rather warranted given that a cushion is a rather a significant buy and also returning such an item could be a headache if you occur making a mistake with your selection. Below are some of things that you need to recognize before you buy mattress online. internet order mattress
Of all, it is important that you understand the studies of complete satisfaction levels over purchasing a mattress has actually offered similar results to those that purchased them on the internet and also offline by going to a store. Of all, the advantage of actually obtaining to try on the cushion that you get when you go to a store is typically covered by thousands of individual assesses one could find online. If a thousand out of thousand individuals are stating that a bed mattress is comfy, the possibilities are it is in fact comfy.
For an instance, the example mattress that you are trying on in the store has actually been tried on by many individuals prior to. You will not obtain that comfy feeling with your brand new mattress till after a couple of weeks when it is made use of for a while.
Currently that you recognize purchasing a bed mattress online will certainly not make you regret at the end, allow's see the points you could do it make your choice as far better as feasible. To begin with, it is incredibly vital that you are plainly conscious of the sort of product you are seeking. Everybody has their own design of sleeping. There are bed mattress which are better for back sleepers compared to side sleepers. After that there are some which would treat someone with a rigid back better. Know specifically what you are opting for, and after that start browsing for the mattress that would certainly match all your requirements. Or else, you are likely to obtain distracted by all the choices you will see as well as wind up getting something that plainly does not match you, your needs or your way of living.
As pointed out above also, among the largest advantages of on the internet buying is the access to countless individual evaluations. If the individuals are confirmed, the possibilities are that they would certainly go over more the weak points of a product that its assets– this is natural for us human beings as well as it excellent for you as a new buyer to extract the products that do not suit you. Review a minimum of 20 testimonials by previous individuals prior to you make the last decision. The more evaluations you can review the far better. There are rare chances that a product is a great deal much better compared to just what it has actually been defined by the customers, yet most of the moment if the evaluations are reputable, it would certainly give you an excellent understanding into the experience of making use of the bed mattress that you can not get from anywhere else.
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Gigs Of The Week: November 11 - 17, 2016
Every Friday 3am Revelations give you our picks for some of the fantastic live shows happening in and around our city of Vancouver.
There's much more going on all the time, which you can check out in our concert calendar.
What are you seeing this week? Let us know in the comments below.
Kirk's Pick
Who? The Trews
Where? Commodore
When? Saturday, Oct 12
Why? One of the most rockin' live bands in Canada returns to the Commodore this weekend.
Christine's Pick
Who? Donovan Woods & Joey Landreth
Where? Fox Cabaret
When? Friday November 11 (tonight!)
Why? Donovan Woods and Joey Landreth (of The Bros. Landreth) bring the "Ain't Troubled Tour" to Vancouver, borrowing the name from Donovan's latest album Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled. Hope your heart strings are ready to be plucked!
Jessica's Pick
Who? Animals as Leaders
Where? Commodore Ballroom
When? Wednesday, Nov 16th
Why? Excuse me while I get real prog-rock all up in here. My younger self is so excited for this post-rock/jazz/metal/mesh band that I had a love phase with. Definitely worth checking out for their experimental genius, plus their fourth album was just released so there's plenty of music new and old to soak in.


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~ Get creative – God commands it ~
He who is Creator made us creative. That includes when we teach our children His commands!
Deuteronomy 6:5-10
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31 Days of Creative Homeschooling: Inspiration
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Grace for today, this minute
Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight.
Exodus 33:13
It's a Tuesday, I get up with the alarm at 6 & think about coffee but decide I'll be too jittery so I head to the shower.
Next I wake my 12 year old, she's tall and lanky and cute but doesn't move very fast. Seriously.
Within the next 10 I'm dressed, have woken the other children and started the get-ready-to-go chant. Every Tuesday & Thursday the kids take an early swimming class at the Y. In the pool by 7:30 am.
Often my mood turns sour by 6:45. I'm not a morning person per se, but not a night owl either. I like to have easy mornings with coffee and books… yep, vacation mornings are my choice.
At any rate, we usually leave the house hurried and rather grouchy with each other.
The thing is, if I take a few moments, reflect on the grace that God has shown me and just ask for Him to change my attitude ~ I can generally dump the grouch and just be mom. I might not be super nurturing but I can talk without a bite in my voice or an eye roll toward the skies.
Sometimes it might require more than a few minutes, and that's okay too. It is worth those few extra minutes to be a kind momma to my kiddos. Maybe I need to wash my face, go ahead and make the coffee, or read another verse or two…
•Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving as God in Christ forgave you.
•Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
The Bible is God's living Word & each of us can be transformed in these minutes by it!
Walking in His Grace
Begin at the beginning…. who is He? God our Heavenly Father, the King of Kings, and Lord of all. He is mighty and loving and super creative. He offers a gift of grace to all who believe in His holy name. The grace he extends covers many areas but today I want to share with you His ultimate saving grace. Grace is described by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod as:
Good will and favor shown to one who can plead no merit, particularly, the love of God in relation to the sinner as such. There may be love, but not grace, between equals or between a judge and an innocent person. Grace implies mercy or compassion for one who has by every right forfeited his claim on love.
I began to have a small understanding of grace when I was in an organization called Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ. We traveled to different Lutheran churches over weekends and held gatherings, worship and would canvass the neighborhoods. We would literally go door to door and ask whomever answered this question, "If you were to die tonight, do you believe you would go to heaven?". I remember a few specific incidents from those times. (Which is amazing because I have a horrid memory) One woman answered the door and listened to our question and then she shared how she did believe she would go to heaven because she was a good person, did the right things when in a difficult situation, and was kind….but she didn't mention Jesus at all. I remember witnessing to her, telling her that she could be confident in her salvation because of Jesus Christ, not because of anything she did. We shared scripture verses with her and even prayed with her. I believe that is when the truth of God's grace began to seep into my understanding. Isn't it amazing that I was learning about grace while He was using me to share it with others? I believe that is how God works… He equips us right where we are to do the job He needs done in that moment and all the while He is giving us understanding and knowledge new and fresh to us.
Ephesians 2:8 & 9 says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. " Assurance of eternal life in heaven can only come through Jesus Christ. We are sinners from the beginning and no matter how hard we try to change, how much effort we put into clean living, we will fail and make poor choices ,and do the very things we wish we hadn't. But because Jesus Christ came down from heaven, walked this earth and was crucified on the cross we can believe 100% in eternal life and heaven. That is grace! We can't change ~ so He changed for us, we couldn't have stood the suffering, so He suffered for us, we couldn't save ourselves from our sins and damnation, so He saved us. That Is Grace ~ and it's a grace I walk in each day.
want to know more? ~ WHO IS JESUS
3/3 Sunday edition
Blank pages to be painted, inked, taped….
New book for our couples small group. I've only read a tiny bit but already finding good quotes:
"…the gospel- that is, the message of Christ crucified for sinners- relates to every moment of the believer's life."
and (fingers crossed) some spring planting…. we're totally wannabe gardeners!
What three things are you enjoying right now?
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Happy Easter friends! He is Risen, alleluia!
This Holy Week flew by. We cooked and cleaned and ran errands and attended services…..
The cross has been carried all through the circle, the candle a nub, the devotions to finish tonight. I'm not ready for that to end though, I have loved family devotions. We do have 10:00 stop but it's been really nice to take a few minutes at the end of our day as well
Thursday afternoon I leave for a three day retreat where I will be a song leader. Preparing for this has been challenging for me. I love playing guitar & singing but I'm not too confident as a leader. This is our theme verse:
Interesting eh, that I feel so ill equipped, but in these words I'm promised the door will stay open for me. Love that!
I will be spending Thursday night in silence & prayer and I would like to offer to pray for anyone who would like me to. You can leave a comment here or email me at hsmom2luge at yahoo dot com
Really anytime- not just this week.
Blessings to you all this Eastertide!
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Whatever spark of gift I possess has been transmitted to her and has kindled a fire in her brain. Jung compared father and daughter to 2 people going 2 the bottom of a river: 1 falling and the other diving.
-Michael Greenberg/Hurry Down Sunshine
It's a miracle for me to say that I have experienced both: fallen by circumstance and what felt like force, then found my way back. I now choose to dive; a.mazed by the sheer depth/the power of spirit and my need to constantly challenge the within.
Throughout this journey -I pray for safety/help as I attempt to thrive/access positive energy and respect the flow. Have faith in what this world/lifetime has to offer and entertain the inner tiger -her desire to rebel/fight for something greater.
I seek profound/eternal love -a safe harbor, which essentially comes from my core. Release expectation with good intention; be brave and courageous/honest and compassionate =most of all with myself. The trips my mind has taken/time zones transcended/other worlds penetrated -every path provides me with insight/holds purpose. The routes taken/vacation spots and not so awesome layovers throw obstacles in my way/confront my peace of mind -that elusive oasis in the desert. Always a search.
As much as I doubt myself and judge me for mistakes made/opportunities lost -deep down I know that I just have to keep going. This solace is not in the every day -perhaps it's fleeting like lightning bugs/shooting stars, but having faith in that glimpse of beauty/the flash of grace -THAT is what I live for. Holding on as I dive into the depths and hold myself back from the falling edge.


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From the FXWW Chatroom: Citi: – As GBPUSD continues to slide we refresh the chart and find the price action to be quite similar to December-January when the pair fell 8 big figures in 30 sessions.
– Granted, the end of last year saw general USD strength. This time the USD has only just started to rebound over the past week, though there are signs emerging that a decent turn is taking place broadly and a USD rally could last for some time (more on that in the upcoming Weekly Roundup)
– Let us also remember this is not just about the USD. It is clear the Bank of England is unlikely to budge in the face of much uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Contrary to earlier expectations, it is the UK, and not Europe, that now seems divided or fragile. Just look at the situation today – the Queen's Speech for the official State Opening of Parliament is to be delivered behind schedule and without a coalition in place but instead a minority government i.e. still a hung parliament.
– If the same 8 figures were to repeat at the same pace, we would be at 1.2250 by the end of next week. Even if we do not make it there that soon, the chart still suggests we will get to those levels and probably even lower over time.
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A Sapphire and 18 + 22K Gold Pendant hangs from a necklace of deep blue Sappphire Beads.
Artist Cherie Magnello creates contemporary, designer jewelry in precious metals and gems from all over the world, with an emphasis on rare gemstones with unusual cuts. Her art jewelry is designed to be elegant and off-beat at the same time – colorful and bold but cleanly styled and fabricated. Each piece is hand-made by the artist in her studio in Bernard, Maine.


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Northern Lights Photo Tours – Enjoy the ArcticAddress: 9008 Tromsø Show map
Address: 9008 Tromsø
This tour is all about hunting the famous and sometimes elusive Northern Lights. Enjoy the Arctic will take you mainly on off the beaten tracks to locations that are more appealing to the eye.
It will be a more private tour, with groups of up to 8 people, so you will get to experience an intimate and friendly version of the Aurora hunt. The tour can take you anywhere from the vicinity of the city to deep into the darkness of the wilder places that surround it.
The guide and driver of the tour is also an experienced photographer, who will take pictures of you under the Lights and be of assistance if help is requested with your own devices. Professional photos taken during the tour are free of charge and sent to you via email or Facebook. Free Wi-Fi in the car
The tour will start and end at the location of your hotel (a message with the address of your accommodation will be requested).
Included: Guide, transport, hot drinks, snack, bonfire, tripod, pictures from the tour, Aurora portrait, Wi-Fi, warm thermal suits, drop-off at your hotel in Tromsø
Duration: 7 hours
Number of participants: 2-8
Level of difficulty: Easy / Family
Departure time and place: 6pm (18:00) outside Tourist Shop, Kirkegata 2
About this activity
Phone booking+47 978 35 778
Contact person email
FacilitiesPhoto included Warm clothing
Eat & Drink on siteTea/coffee/biscuit included Snack included
Effort levelEasy
Price from1400 NOK
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Breaking News From Garlic Press
December 28, 2016
Spicy Satire for Traumatic Times
Editor's note: It is getting extremely difficult to write satire lately, as even the most outlandish events possible have been occurring with alarming frequency. We're trying to stay one step ahead of current events, OK? We really are. Wish us luck in 2017.
NASA scientists have announced that on Jan. 20 there will be an extended total eclipse of the sun, making it the darkest day in at least 500 years.
Dominic Crelow, head astronomer of a new solar system exploration project headquartered at the Mauna Kea Observatory, said that in the last few weeks it has become clear that cosmic debris, speeding toward a black hole in a distant part of the galaxy, will obscure the sun so thickly that day will turn into night in the Western Hemisphere, with the blackest conditions in the mid-Atlantic states around Washington, D.C. "It's an extraordinary phenomenon," said Crelow, "because we don't really know how long it will last, only that it will be very, very dark, especially in the Beltway area, for some reason."
President-elect Donald Trump has been informed by national security officials the darkness will be so complete that he will not be able to use a teleprompter to deliver his inaugural address, so he has decided to tweet it, according to White House adviser Kellyanne Conway. "Of course, tweets can only be 140 characters long," Conway said, "so he may have to do two or three."
First Trump will take the oath of office, administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Transition staff members are denying rumors Trump called Roberts to ask if he could swear the oath on his own book, The Art of the Deal, instead of on the bible, as has been customary since the time of George Washington. "But if it's really dark," said one senior aide to Trump, speaking upon condition of anonymity, "who's gonna know?"
NASA officials said the eclipse could recur on "almost a daily basis" as the stream of dense, dark matter may continue to flow past the sun for a period of time that could be up to four years. Tweeting after being informed of the eclipse, Trump wrote: "Totally phenomenal, folks. They tell me it's unpresidented."
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Rizzoli and Isles - The Masterpiece Murders
In this game, you try to solve a murder mystery by using your point and click puzzle solving skills. Good luck and have fun!
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Controls: Controls: Mouse
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Information regarding what to expect when buying property in Portugal:
Tax Number / Fiscal Number (Número Fiscal de Contribuinte)
In order to purchase property in Portugal you will need a fiscal number which is obtainable from the nearest tax office (Ministério de Finanças). You will need a proof of identity (your residency card, identity card or passport) and an address in Portugal so that the tax office can send your fiscal card (Cartão de Contribuinte).
If you do not have a Portuguese address you can use that of a solicitor or a friend. When you move into your property, remember to change your details to the new address.
Bank Account
It is advisable to open a Portuguese bank account, so that any bills that arise during the buying process can be paid locally.
You will need your passport, birth certificate and some proof of address in the U.K. (such as utility bills).
Transfer of large amounts of money can then be sent from your U.K account to your Portuguese one.
Promissory Contract (Promessa de Compra e Venda)
When you have chosen a property and have agreed a price, you will sign a Promissory contract (Promessa de Compra e Venda) with the owner. This states that you promise to buy the property, and the owner promises to sell it to you, at an agreed price and within an agreed timescale. You then pay a deposit (normally 10% of the purchase price) and agree on a date to complete the purchase. If you withdraw from the purchase you will lose your deposit, and if the owner fails to keep their side of the bargain, they must repay you twice the amount of your deposit. It is highly recommended that you employ a Portuguese solicitor to handle the contract.
Property Purchase Tax ("Imposto Municipal Sobre Transmissão Onerosa de Imóveis -IMT")
You must pay any purchase tax (IMT) before you complete the sale and proof of payment must be shown to the notary.
There are 2 different scales for IMT, one applies to permanent residences and one for second homes, see below:
IMT for land only (i.e.: rustic building) is 5%.
IMT for construction & urban properties not for habitation (i.e.: warehouses) is 6.5%.
For mixed land (i.e.: mixed building) the rustic part attracts the flat rate of 5%, with the urban part rated either as the chart below or 6.5%.
IMT on other properties is on a sliding scale based on the value of the property: For example, a 100,000 euro house, permanent residence is 100,000 by 2%= 2,000 minus 1,848.13 = 151.87 euros Completion of Sale (Escritura Pública de Compra e Venda).
All of the parties must agree a date to complete, and make an appointment with the Notary.
Everyone involved in the purchase/sale must attend at the Notary's office (unless you have granted your solicitor power of attorney to act on your behalf). You must have a translator present so that you understand what the notary reads to you.
Your solicitor must ensure that all the relevant documents are present.
You and the sellers will be read the Deed of Purchase and Sale which everyone will sign.
At this point you must pay the balance of the purchase price. The property is now yours, but you must still take an official copy of the escritura to the land registry (Conservatária do Registo Predial) to have the property registered in your name.
The calculation of IMI is as follows:
Type of Property & Rate
'Urbano' assessed under the former legislation 'Contribuição Autárquica' 0.5% to 0.8%.
Urbano' assessed under the IMI code 0.3% to 0.5%.
'Rustico' 0.8% Property owned by residents of tax havens 7.5%


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Daily Mass Readings: Sirach 6:5-17, Mark 10:1-12, Psalm 119:12, 1618-27, 34, 35
Isaiah 6:8
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" I answered, "Here I am. Send me!"
Beloved, You have called me personally and I have responded to Your invitation to send me. I ask You to purify and equip me my Lord. Pour Your Holy Spirit upon me, set my heart on fire so that it is ablaze with love for You. Empower my words with Your own power Eternal Word. Take away all that holds me back - fear, lack of confidence, timidity, shyness, selfishness, self-consciousness. You know best what holds me back from stepping out boldly and witnessing to You. Grant that I may undertake all that You have planned for me to do in this life.
Sirach 6:14-17
14 The faithful friend is a secure refuge; whoever has found one has found a treasure. 15 A faithful friend is beyond all price; hold him as priceless. 16 A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, and those who fear the Lord will find one.
17 Whoever fears the Lord will make true friends for, as a man is, such will his friend be.
Thank You Beloved for my friends, they are Your gift to me and truly a treasure.
Mark 10: 6-9
6 But in the beginning of creation God made them male and female, 7 and because of this, man has to leave father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one body. So they are no longer two but one body. 9 Therefore let no one separate what God has joined."
Beloved, You have raised marriage to a Sacrament because You know that it takes all the grace You make available in order for marriage to reflect the spousal union between You and Your Church. A husband pours out himself for his wife and his children and a wife in turn responds as only a woman can; with generosity, openness, tenderness and love. She receives all that is given with joy. She looks at her spouse as the Church looks at You who are her Rock, her Stronghold, her Deliverer and Protector.


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Follow Up (Don't Follow Up)
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 3:25AM
I'm not use to being spoiled. I feel spoiled everyday because of the technology I'm learning at no cost. Just listening to Security Now is like a Masters Degree.
When I was in Junior High & High School, I was always thinking of stuff in a different time. Mostly, it was from 1879...
I love the tech nowadays that keeps me connected.


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Mental health is a big topic on the UCLA campus this year. It is a very complicated subject, and one interesting aspect could lie in a connection to nature. Spending time in nature is now being seen as a possible form of preventative medicine, proven to decrease stress, depression, and anxiety.
Honestly, when I first read an article about a study explaining the links between nature and better health, I was not very intrigued. Not because I didn't agree, but because I thought that it was just common sense. I didn't understand why anyone would need to research it, or treat it like some kind of revelation. However, I never stopped to ask myself, "Why?"
We are beginning to learn that there are evolutionary and physiological mechanisms behind the benefits tied to spending time in nature. This scientific evidence is especially relevant now, because in 2007 more than half the world's population lived in urban rather than rural environments for the first time. People living in urban areas have been shown to have higher levels of anxiety and depression than those in more rural areas. This seems pretty sensible, but there may be another reason: an answer for why nature is crucial to the very core of our personal health and development.
One hypothesis is that in urban environments there is a constant drain on our minds because we have to pay attention to so many stimuli. It's not just the fact that we are continuously multitasking, but that none of the stimuli are natural for our brains, and thus require at least some level of focus. On the other hand, our mind is automatically drawn to interesting views in nature, or even just natural features like trees. We evolved in these settings, and survived longer if we noticed and remembered our environment, so we are programmed to notice and thrive in the natural world. Being outside invokes something called 'involuntary attention.' We don't even have to like it to get the benefits! Just being able to ease the constant multitasking and stimulus bombardment can provide cognitive and mental health boosts.
This is not to say that it's 'easy' to be outside and in nature, and that it's the solution to all mental health problems. Nature is beautiful, but it can also be frightening and intense. Natural disasters destroy in a matter of seconds and sea levels are rising as communities sink. However, the marked decrease of stress in people who spend more time in nature does seem to make sense, because it's evolutionarily natural for us to the live this way. It is, in a sense, still our "safe space."
In fact, after my first year of college, I decided to take time off from school partly because of anxiety. During my year away from school, I completed a semester with an outdoor school in the Amazon basin. It was the most rigorous three months I have ever experienced, with the oppressive heat, thick brush, tropical storms, swarms of bugs, and lack of ever being inside, with air conditioner (or at least a chair with some back support!). Yet, it was also the three months with the lowest anxiety I have ever experienced. The tasks felt natural, and the goal was simple- just to live day to day, as compared to the many little stressors of daily life and school we must constantly juggle.
In Japan, they have already performed a study on people who took part in 'Shinrin-yoku,' which means 'forest bathing,' or soaking up the forest atmosphere. These people exhibited a significant decrease in levels of cortisol, the hormone our bodies produce when we are stressed. In this way, it is possible that nature could be a form of preventative medicine, altering our body chemistry in subtle ways that can result in an overall better wellbeing.
So, 'chellers, I challenge you: this week, take a moment to absorb your surroundings and breathe in the view. It never hurts to give yourself a five-minute break to just be - we don't necessarily have to 'forest bathe' to get the benefits!


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Zach & Delaney engagement session, where do I even begin?
Let me first just say how awesome these two are. I first met these two at Delaney's sisters wedding about a year and a half ago. I remember seeing them and I instantly could see their connection. I am so happy they decided to have me capture this special time in their life!
Scheduling their engagement session was a challenge because of Delaney's basketball season at Eastern Washington University, but we managed to find a date that worked perfectly. Let me also just mention, it was an absolutely gorgeous 50 degree weather day in the middle of January! We incorporated their love for sports and we also headed out near Southridge for a golden sunset session.
I cannot even begin to express how excited I am for their special day this August.
Zach & Delaney
Zach & Delaney engagement session, where do I even begin?


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Indianapolis Lafayette Circuit Overall Standings January-February!
Indianapolis and Lafayette pinball players are uniting for a friendly pinball competition in 2019. Each city will host two monthly tournaments at different locations that count towards the series standings. The format will be a 4-strikes tournament played in groups of 4, with a strike being awarded to the two lowest finishers in each group. On the occasion that we have a 3 player group only the person coming in last will receive a strike. The entry fee for all tournaments will be $1 to cover the IFPA tournament fee. Finishing first in an event will earn you 100 Circuit Series Standing Points, second 99 points, third 98 points, and so on down the line. On June 30th we will have the 1st Circuit Series Final to crown a champion for the first 6 months of competition (24 qualifying events), and December 29th we will have our 2nd Circuit Series Final (again 24 qualifying events). The location and times of those events will be announced at a later date.
- Indianapolis Locations:
- Fountain Square Brewery -1st Sunday of every month- Eric Fear
- Tappers- 2nd Sunday of every month- Eric Fear
- Lafayette Locations:
- Main Street Amusements – 3rd Sunday of every month – Tom Vandenberg
- North End Pub – 4th Sunday of every month – Tommy Skinner


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Chicken Calvados
Calvados is the famous apple brandy of Normandy, and the bonnes femmes of Normandy often use the spirit to flavor their cooking. But don't feel like you have to buy a bottle of the real thing for this chicken breast recipe. If there's an apple brandy made in your region, reach for that over calvados. As for the apples, use the best locally grown apples you can find. After all, the more local your products, the more true-to-France your cooking will be.
*Note: If you don't have calvados or apple brandy, you can also use ½ cup apple juice or cider and ½ cup white wine.
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 ¼ pounds total)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup calvados or apple brandy*
- 2 small tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 -1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves or chives, or a combination
Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to ¼-inch thickness. (You can also halve each breast horizontally or butterfly them.) Season both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches, if necessary) and cook, turning once, until no longer pink inside, 6-8 minutes (reduce the heat to medium if the meat browns too quickly). Transfer the chicken to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
Stir in the shallot and sauté briefly until translucent. Remove the pan from heat and add the broth and calvados, taking care not to let the liquid spatter. Return the pan to the stove and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring with a wire whisk to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the apples. Let the mixture boil until the liquid is reduced to ¼ cup, turning the apples occasionally — this should take about 4 minutes, depending on the stove and the pan size (it will take closer to 7 minutes if you substitute apple juice and wine for the calvados).
Stir in ¼ cup cream and boil until the sauce thickens and the apples are crisp-tender. For a creamier sauce, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to boil until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency.
Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the chicken on 4 dinner plates, spoon the sauce and apples over the chicken, top with parsley and/or chives, and serve.


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This was the other game I got for my birthday and was quite happy to get it. It's been on my wish list for a while now as what I have seen of it I have liked. It's not an especially big game, the rules are fairly lightweight but it does have a lot of variables to juggle, which is what I like.
The component quality was largely pretty good. It uses plastic, rather than wooden resource cubes. I know most gamers like wooden cubes but the plastic cubes were actually pretty good. My only complaints are that there wasn't enough of them and some different coloured cubes and multiple token markers would have been useful. The play mate, whilst functional might have been better on card rather than heavy paper.
Artwork wise I was quite happy. The board is very good. I have another two boards to play on yet so there is even more variety there. It's also quite well laid out. The artwork for the cards is also at a good standard,#. I think they are all different and clearly considerable effort has been put into them.
So assume you want to colonise the red planet, what do you need to make the planet habitable? Heat, oxygen and water. To get these you need power, raw materials like steel and titanium, heat and power, a variety of plant life, maybe a few animals and a big, big stack of cash. You use the resources you have to build up the infrastructure you need to terraform the planet.
There were five of us playing the game. All of us have played a lot of games over the years so we all have a good idea about strategy. This helped us out but there are a lot of variables that go to make up winning the game meaning that there is no clear dynamic for winning. There are a number of angles to try but I am far from sure of the best after the one game even if I did win it. It appears to me that anything that increases your pool of resources and give you bonus victory points has got to be a good strategy. I did end up with a huge amount of heat generation capacity which meant that I could raise the temperature almost twice every turn if I didn't have anything else that would my situation more, which meant that I amassed a huge stock of heat.
One of the more interesting dynamics is that many cards can only be played before or after certain points in the planet's development. You might get some good cards early on ut you can't play them early on. There are others that can be ripped from you as the cards cannot be used after a certain point. This is especially bad as you have to buy cards that can become useless in a matter of moment later.


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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 13: Quartz at the Tomb of the Eagles/
In my experience, outcropping veins of quartz are uncommon in Orkney. But I did remember reading in 'A Celebration of Sunrise at the Tomb of the Eagles', by Babette Barthelmess, that quartz can be found among the rocks outside this site. Ronnie and I went to investigate...
Remarkable rock formations overlooked by the Tomb of the Eagles (Photo: Aaron Watson)
Ronnie recording the quartz outcrop with the Tomb of the Eagles beyond (Photo: Aaron Watson)
The presence of the quartz is interesting given its proximity to the nearby chambered cairn. Quartz veins were sometimes quarried, but we could see no evidence for this. Quartz might also have contributed to ritual activities within the darkened spaces of chambered cairns as under certain conditions it can emit light through a chemical process known as triboluminescence.


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Fox and Hare's Jessica Brady and Glen Hare shares five questions that can help investors get the greatest value out of professional property advice and ultimately maximise their wealth-creation potential:
Before seeing any property professional—from a buyer's agent to a property manager— or forming your investment team, the duo of financial advisers encouraged investors to ask themselves the following questions.
"Chances are they're going to ask you these questions, too," Ms Brady highlighted.
According to Ms Brady, this is one of the first questions that they ask their clients. By knowing what motivates them, professionals could have narrowed down the list of different strategies that would fit their client's needs and wants perfectly.
Since motivators varies from one person to another, this question is especially important when the investor is working with a partner.
"Their motivators may conflict with each other, which might cause a lot of financial frustration in your relationship," she said.
"Understand what's really important to you individually and as partners. It's best to have that conversation before you sit in front of a financial adviser and have an argument about it."
Once the investor has determined what's important to them right now, it's time to broaden the horizon and set specific goals for the short-, medium- and long-term.
The more specific the investor can be about their goals, the better, according to Ms Brady and Mr Hare.
Do you want to retire in 10 years? Are you planning to have your own family? Do you plan to build your own business soon?
By knowing exactly what they want to achieve over the years, the investor allows the property professional to formulate a plan that would connect their current financial position to their desired outcome while considering major life changes that could happen.
Ms Brady said: "What do you want to do? What are your goals? I would really encourage spending a lot of time breaking down all of the different things that you want."
"We have clients who want to start businesses, pivot their careers and buy property or invest for passive income. When you know that you want passive income, we can help you determine what amount do you need and what can do with it.
"We have one client who has a property portfolio and we're working really closely with them now so he can go and spend some time in France in a few years, knowing that their mortgages will be covered while they're gone."
While instant gratification is not at all harmful to financial management, Mr Hare encouraged investors to understand the effects of these immediate pleasures to their long-term goals. Ultimately, any decision made today will have an impact on what they could achieve in five to 10 years' time.
Knowing that property investment could be one of the biggest financial commitments they could make, investors must be aware of how their finances are coming in and going out.
I get paid fortnightly/monthly? Where's it going? How much am I saving? Am I spending on stuff that I don't actually value?
"Every time that you're spending money on stuff that you don't value, you're losing the chance of doing something that you really care about. We often confuse urgent with important," according to Ms Brady.
Now, more than ever, people are advised to make their money work hard for them since wage growth has grown by only 0.5 per cent over the year.
Mr Hare said: "That salary that you earn, the surplus cash on a monthly basis, if those are just sitting in a bank account, they're certainly not working as hard as they possibly could."
Determining their risk appetite can also help investors work better with property professionals since it allows them to determine strategies that can help the investor achieve their goals while letting sleep with no worries at night.
Professionals can also advise investors to take less or more risk depending on other factors that influence their journey, including their finances, current personal situation and goals.
According to Ms Brady: "It should be goals-based risk. The risk of buying an investment property in 12 months is going to be different from the risk of building a portfolio with the goal of retirement in 30 years' time."
"Appetite to risk is definitely important but think about your goals as well. What's the time horizon on them? Generally, the shorter the time horizon, the less risk you want to take."
Finally, before coming to see a property professional and seeking to avail their services, take the time to scan the reviews and testimonials from their clients online or in person.
Knowing the background of the professional and their business can help the investor determine whether they're comfortable about working with them for the long-term.
Mr Hare said: "Look at their website, Google, Facebook, see who they're servicing and if those people look and feel like you, because advice is exceptionally personal. The conversations that we have with our clients are sometimes conversations that they have with nobody else because money is still something that's a bit taboo."
"Make sure that they look and feel like they're the type of people that you would wanna work with."
Tune in to Jessica Brady and Glen Hare's episode on The Smart Property Investment Show to know more about the benefits of working with a financial adviser.


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Lucy as vampire. (Leah Smith)
4/1/2012 14:20:00
In the virtual class we talked a lot about Lucy and her character sexually, morally, and physically. I had not really paid too much attention to Lucy, but reading through chapter 11, her role as pseudo-vampire herself is hard to miss. The fact that in order to save her the men who love her must transfuse blood from themselves to her in a way marks her as much a vampire as Dracula, albeit one that cannot be considered the same type of aggressor. She is far from the harpy-esque female monsters within Dracula's castle. Perhaps this places her more in the role of vessel rather than vampire. I am confused however then as to why Dracula keeps her alive rather than simply sucking her dry (he is not using her for information as he was Johnathan). Is he being cautious as a newcomer to England? Or does he have another purpose with her? It seems to me that there is something special about Lucy that makes her a worthier target than some random street-walker (as there have been accounts of drunks and other easy targets in the area). Dracula certainly goes through enough trouble, with the wolf breaking the glass etc, to get to Lucy. Come to think of it, the wolf trick was not particularly discrete. There may be something to the quality of her person, being one who already walks in sleep. Perhaps Dracula is looking for a mate?
4/1/2012 19:20:16
In some ways I think Dracula picked Lucy as a possible site of contagion. She is a seemingly innocent victim and the men that love her and try to help her end up being dragged into Dracula's reach and in a way come under his power. In more current literature women like Lucy are used to gain their sires power, through the blood they consume, which is then transferred to the one that bit them. Dracula also has a problem with jealousy and i offer that perhaps he is targeting Lucy both as a punishment to his females brides for going after Harker and to Harker and company as the most despair would be cause by her death.
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Since the very beginning, drawing on a piece of paper was my way of telling stories…
I discovered how to turn this passion into a career after a Master degree in Conception and Graphic Design.
My thirst for discovery pushed me to travel in order to learn from other cultures and especially from different teams.
To define where I wanted to focus my creativity.
For me, it is not about creating visually appealing images to conquer an audience, but to find in the history of a brand, an event or a person, what makes it unique
and how I can translate this specific thing into an element of communication.
And today, not really a kid anymore, I am still telling stories and I couldn't be happier about it.