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How to Create a Memorable New Year's Eve Party Using Flowers
There's no better way to set the tone for the year to come than by throwing the ultimate New Year's Eve party. It's important to bring friends and family together to reflect on the the past year and celebrate the potential of the year ahead.
Between prepping hors d'oeuvres and choosing the best champagne to pop at midnight, décor may not be high on your priority list, but it is essential in elevating your event. Look to flowers if you need unique accents to transform your space. Read on to learn more about using florals in your upcoming celebration!
Monochromatic & Metallic
Since the new year is all about fresh beginnings, your New Year's Eve bash should reflect this in both style and color scheme. Metallics are the perfect bold and festive accents to include throughout your space. Gold, silver or bronze vases, candle holders and overall décor will attract your guests' eyes all evening.
One of our favorite floral styles that complements metallic features is a monochromatic look. Choose florals in a single variety or differing varieties all in the same hue. There is a wide array of colors you can choose from as you plan a New Year's Eve bash, but we love a crisp white. Monochromatic arrangements in white are not only elegant but symbolize a fresh start to the new year.
Interactive Elements
Looking to create memorable experiences for your guests beyond watching the ball drop? Add an interactive component to your event that incorporates fresh blooms. There are numerous creative ways to let guests mingle while partaking in unique activities.
A photo booth using a floral wall back drop should be a go-to at your New Year's party to capture all of the 'photo moments'. Once you have your overall design in mind, choose florals, succulents and greenery that fit your style and theme for the evening. A bouquet bar is another interactive experience that you can include at your event. Gather a variety of flowers and let guests choose which to include in a bouquet. Once they return home, they can style the flowers in a vase to usher in the new year.
Make a Statement (Piece)
Impress guests by adding a floral focal point to your home or venue. A statement piece can take on many forms; you don't have to focus solely on size or volume to make an impact. Differing colors and textures will heighten your piece along with the type of vase or location.
For example, if you're planning on highlighting a signature cocktail, create a statement bar arrangement that will draw guests over to that area of the room. You can also elevate an existing element such as a fireplace and enhance it with florals and candles.
Atmosphere is key in throwing a memorable New Year's Eve party. If you're able to effortlessly transform your space, your guests will take notice. Whether you're introducing metallics, wowing guests with an interactive feature or featuring a grand statement piece, flowers will elevate your space in preparation for an enjoyable evening. We hope you kick off 2018 in style by celebrating with an amazing New Year's Eve bash!


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Stan & Bec
How long have you been together for?
That's a good question actually - great start! haha
July 2012 we officially started dating.
But we've known each other since 2010.
Where did you meet?
We met at an end of year boat cruise, although we didn't actually meet until the end of the night when we were getting off the boat.
Yes the boat had docked, we were about to leave, and a mutual friend introduced us to each other.
I gave her a handshake and then left.
I went home so excited…not.
How did you end up together?
(Get ready for the longest get together story there is)
We went to dinner with mutual friends a little while later, and discovered we worked 4 doors down from each other in the city. We swapped numbers and started having lunch which is where our friendship started. The next few months we hung out quite a bit and Stan eventually let me know he liked me.
But she denied me!
Yea but only because I wanted to date someone who had God as number one in their life, and I knew that wasn't the case.
It's true, I was in the phase of partying and going out a lot, but still going to church at the same time. I knew when I asked her I wasn't where I wanted to be for myself or for her, but I just figured I would sort it all out while we were together - her saying no was a big kick up the bum for me to get my life sorted.
So did you stay friends after that?
Yea we did, I was fine for it, obviously it was harder for Stan but he was pretty ok with it.
It helped she didn't say a flat out no, it was more like 'I don't think you're quite ready', so I wasn't completely shut down. I definitely started getting my life more on track, prioritising God in my life, and getting more involved in church. We still stayed friends but I shut out the idea of Bec and I getting together.
Stan totally got amongst it, and over that time (about 6 months) I saw huge changes and definitely liked what I saw! So I did something I've never done with anyone ever in my life, and told Stan I liked him. But Stan pretty much told me that his feelings had gone for me, which then turned into the biggest kick in the bum for me - especially considering I had to drop him home after that conversation! So awkward.
It was definitely one of the hardest things I've had to say and definitely an awkward drive home.
You guys are so Ross and Rachel from Friends! So how did you finally end up together?
Because we have so many mutual friends we were kind of forced to keep seeing each other as much as we tried to avoid it. Super awkward a lot of the time but we had the same group of friends so had to deal with it.
Slowly we actually started to become friends again.
: Around the 6 months of being friends again, we got into a massive argument - but from that we were able to clean up a lot of our issues, put it all on the table and just decided to wipe the slate clean. It felt very natural and not forced any more, it literally was a fresh start.
From there everything just seemed different in a weird but good way. I definitely knew I liked him, but I wasn't going to say anything because of the past - I didn't want to ruin things again. Then Stan sent flowers to my work a few months later.
It was an amazing few months of hanging out and I just knew. I was very nervous sending the flowers but I was pretty certain she was keen.
And the rest is history, sorry that was the longest get together story ever!
What do you love most about each other?
His sense of humour, I love to laugh, a lot.
She definitely makes me feel good about myself.
He mucks around with me a lot, lots of silly stuff. This man is actually ridiculous! He makes up the funniest songs and lines and gets them stuck in my head. He's got these things called 'his hits' ...
Let's not go into detail.
Ok we will leave it there, but they're hilarious and he just cracks me up.
I love so many things, but I think one of the things that stands out is her convictions.
Oh man you went all deep.
She's not scared to question the decisions she makes as well as my own, and she pulls me up on them in a good way. It's usually things I wouldn't even realise but it's a great thing and it challenges me especially with my relaxed nature.
Pet hates/bad habits:
It's a back handed compliment really - he's just always doing stuff. He's a real doer which is awesome because it means he ticks things off the list all the time. My personality is I really like to chill out sometimes and not have to worry about the flipping to do list, but because he's running around doing everything on the list I feel bad and I can't just chill.
That's so funny because I was going to say getting her to do things sometimes can be quite challenging to say the least.
What is one of your happiest memories together?
I don't want to say our wedding day because that's too cliché, it probably is one of them though. But I really loved the day of our proposal. Afterwards we were walking along the beach, and started planning how we were going to get married and where..it went from theoretical to 'this is actually happening, we are going to get married'.
For me it would be our Sydney trip we had recently. It was a complete surprise for Bec and it was after she had finished her exams. She had been working her butt of for the past few years and to be able to surprise her and take her away with nothing hanging over our heads, it was just the best time.
What is one of the hardest things about being married?
Alone time. I'm someone who definitely needs my alone time especially after a big day at work. Having said that though Stan is literally the only person in the world I could spend 24/7 with and it's like an extension of myself.…Actually I just thought of a better one - the hardest thing about being married is keeping God number one. You're so in love with your husband, but God you can't see, and you have to make a real effort to spend time with him, read your bible, pray - I've found that most challenging about being married - keeping that a priority.
I would actually say the same, as well as trying to navigate different personalities. We are quite different and obviously were raised very differently as well. It's a challenge trying to find the best way to mash that together without getting annoyed or frustrating with each other.
What are you looking forward to in the future?
Obviously babies and all that, but Stan has had a lot of words spoken over him ever since he was a little boy. As his wife I would love to be able support him in getting there and making sure we are in line with God so those things can happen - I look forward to our marriage being something that will allow and empower him to do that.
And mine would be an extension of that but knowing it will be
doing those things together, and not just her supporting me, but coming on the journey with me and
making those things happen.
Definitely want them, I come from a big family, but ask me after I've had one. At this point my answer would be four though because I love big, loud Christmas holidays and family time.
Three. I grew up in a smaller family so three sounds good to me, but we will just see how we go.
What's one piece of advice you would give someone starting a relationship?
For us personally we started our relationship being really good friends and that became a great foundation for us. I know that's not for everyone but I would recommend really getting to know someone before jumping into a relationship with them.
I would say surround yourself with other amazing couples to relate to and who can support and encourage you. Especially people with more experience and you can see how they treat each other, what are good foundations etc. Seeing everyone goes through the good an the bad times forces you to see how you could apply those things to your relationship. Being planted in an amazing church definitely helps.
Question from Ezra & Jo:
With life being so busy, what's a life hack you have to be able to spend quality time together?
We love serving together in our church, and being married you naturally just spend a lot of time together, but a big thing for us is making sure after work we can have a great time in the moment, no matter what kind of a day we have had.
Most days after work we will ask each other 'hows your day been?', my usual answer is quite brief..
Stan's usual answer 'Oh it was a standard kind of a day'
But with Bec she has a lot of details and stories she needs to get out. Once she has it out of her system it almost frees our brain up for the rest of the night to be able to enjoy the night and focus on each other. DEBRIEFING at the end of each day to put it simply.
What questions would you like to ask the next couple?
Well we have said the biggest struggle in our marriage is keeping God in the centre, how do you prioritise God on a practical level in your relationship?

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MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County Democratic Election Commissioner Norman Green says he supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call to bring early voting to New York State.
Green said that under Cuomo's proposal announced earlier this month, all counties with less than 100,000 registered voters would be required to open one early voting poll site for any election and that the early voting site will be open for 12 days before any election.
"Chautauqua County and all of the western New York counties accept Erie and Niagara will fall under this proposal. That means one site for our county and if we ever solve our customer parking problem in Mayville, that would likely be at the Board of Elections office," said Green.
"With our ever falling anemic non-presidential year voter turnout numbers, we need to do something about voter turnout. This proposal is one obvious answer and will allow voters to come the dozen days before any election to vote and that will include weekends," Green continued. "As for the costs, Gov. Cuomo is proposing $7 million for counties to use to help cover the costs of early voting. Commissioner Abram and I believe that we can do this in a cost effective manner in our county and the Governor's help would get us started."
Green said that if it goes forward, the one site would likely be at the County Board of Elections office in Mayville.
"I hope Assemblyman Andy Goodell and Senator Cathy Young will support this voter enfranchisement proposal," said Green.


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Africa: How the Miss Tourism Kenya County Edition went down
There is a saying that goes 'A combination of beauty and brain is not very common'. The one who has got both brain and beauty is by far the luckiest person on earth.
Every person has his own strengths and weaknesses, and the good traits definitely speak out in some or the other way. A beautiful person with his wrong deeds cannot excel; similarly, an ugly person with a beautiful soul struggles throughout his life to prove himself. When we come to the discussion who can rule the world – beauty or brain, there comes a plenty of points both in favour and against the notion.
In Kenya the Miss Tourism Kenya (MTK) contest has become a dream of every girl. MTK is a hotly contested affair that see women embrace every opportunity presented to them as they battle to be recognized as the 'Runway Queens' a title that comes with both money and brand endorsements.
Founded in 1990 by MaryAnn Wanja who is also the Managing Director of Vera Beauty & Fashion College. MTK is a registered trademark in East Africa. Vera Beauty College offers training courses in modelling, hair and beauty.
"The first event was a success by any measure, we have grown by leaps and bounds since then, "Ambassador Alice Kamunge, the National Director of MTK.
Following the promulgation of the new constitution in Kenya MTK was devolved following the new system of governance that was created by the new constitution. In 2013 MTK County edition was into the counties.
Today, MTK has the blessing to most counties as the event seek explore the opportunity to market their counties.
County governments, through their respective ministries of Tourism and Trade, have organized and held miss tourism events in the counties.
The annual national event that seeks to personify Kenya's Tourism strengths through pageantry.
Ann Njoroge
Ann Njoroge is the 2018 winner of Miss Tourism Nyandarua County. She believes that MTK represents the tourism sector as a whole.
Njoroge; "My aim is to promote the growth and diversity of Nyandarua country and Kenya among the best internationally. As a country we are gifted with distinctive combination of tourist attraction; abundant wildlife in natural habitats, scenic beauty and geographical diverse scenery. Cultural diversity brings about the amazing cultures in Kenya."
She urges the government to create an enabling environment for investors to tap into the Big Four Agenda to help industrialize Kenya.
Fridah Kairuki
In Embu County, Fridah Kairuki, 21, emerged the winner of the MTK 2018 county edition. She is a finalist student of Communication and Journalism at Kenya Methodist University.
"The power of media and the internet has made the world a small village. Through different social media platforms, I will help change the stereotypes that are associated with the modeling industry as a whole by showing the world the beautiful life changing projects that models do as their way of giving back to the society." Fridah says.
She plans to progress her career as a model and achieved a personal goal by giving hope to young models and showing the world what true beauty really is.
Joyce Nasambu
The Western region of Kenya and Bungoma County will be represented by Joyce Nasambu after emerging the winner in a hotly contested MTK 2018 – Bungoma edition. She studies Bachelor of Education Science at Chuka University.
Nasambu; "Beauty can only be defined with Brains.I will use my position and profession as a teacher to advocate for the mainstreaming of tourism in our curriculum especially cultural tourism which is becoming extinct. I believe we should embrace the cultural education since culture is the backbone of tourism."
Sarah Pkyach
Sarah Pkyach won the MTK -West Pokot County edition.
Growing up, she watched people suffer from her county and she says: " I have decided to take up this platform and use it to lend a hand. As the ambassador of my county, I plan to do everything in my power to sell both my county and its people and the gifts of nature that we have to offer.
It is unimaginable to the "common mwananchi" to think that West Pokot County is a tourism destination thriving with wildlife and scenic sites. I plan to change that perspective because on the other hand, we host three of the Big Five and also the biggest Black elephant in the world in North Pokot at Nasolot game reserve."
West Pokot County's terrain is the most mountainous with numerous breathtaking sites, hence it is known as the county of hidden treasures.
"I adore our culture and I plan to show the world the beauty that lies in Pokot culture together with our amazing beadwork," concludes Pkyach.
Shamsa Noor
Shamsa Noor will be representing the Wajir County. The 21 year-old student at Maseno University is passionate about the seven pillars of Miss Tourism Kenya because they will benefit all Kenyans, if well implemented.
She calls upon the organizers of the event to increase tourism activities so as to attract investors who can explore more investment opportunities within the sector.
Noor; "Advocacy for good environmental practices can transform semi-arid counties into more habitable areas, attracting more tourists and improving the areas' food security and nutrition.Marketing tourist attraction sites will offer alternative places to visit for local and international tourists improving cultural diversity and practices through travel. Hospitality by communities around attraction sites helps improve peace and unity. "concludes Noor.
Tiffany Mutethya
The Kamba people have not been left behind and Kitui County will be represented by Tiffany Mutethya. Her role model is Governor Charity Ngilu because she has been an inspiration to many women being among the first women to become Governor.
"She is known to be courageous and fearless in her political career. She has implemented one of the best insurance policy in Kitui County which is expected to help the people of Kitui county access medical care. She has provided countless job opportunities and has been there to speak for the voiceless people of Kitui County especially in the issue of charcoal burning and sand collection which has been leading to desertification in the area," comments Tiffany.
Edith Knight Owido
Migori County might have received a lot of negative reporting following Sharon Otieno's murder incident but Edith Knight Owido is holding her head up hoping to be crowned as the MTK grand finale winner. The 23 year-old is passionate about culture.
"We boast of beautiful landscapes, wildlife, the coastline, coral reefs sandy beaches and Africa's largest fresh water lake among others; this mesmerizes many and always sees the country oozing with tourists and investors hence boosting our country's economy. We are hospitable always open to welcoming visitors. Blessed we are for co-existing peacefully, having vast variation of beautiful environment which I champion to protect in my project; Nisomeshe Initiative which fights for equal education opportunities for both boy and girl child and also focuses on environmental conservation.
Kenya has previously experienced tribal clashes and ethnic tensions, I felt that I could help ameliorate this situation thereby starting a project called "sisi ni Kenya, Kenya ni sisi," comments Edith.
Ilikwel Alimlim Zipporah
The cradle of Mankind -Turkana County will not miss out in this year's MTK 2018 grand finale.
They will be represented by Ilikwel Alimlim Zipporah, a Diploma Graduate in Crime Prevention and Management from Kenyatta University.
The county has reported many cases of drug abuse and alcoholism over the last year.
"I will sensitize the youth on drugs and substance abuse because it is rampant among the youth. I will set up rehabilitation centers where those struggling with addiction. I will partner with organizations with similar objectives to reduce the rate of drug abuse in my county."
By Rading Biko
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Katie and I are very fond of Italy! There is so much to do, see and experience there! Italy will always have a significant place in our memories as Katie's fiancé Tom proposed to her on a boat underneath the Faraglioni on the Isle of Capri last summer!
We have put together our top three breathtakingly romantic and unique honeymoon or even mini-moon locations in Italy to give you a little inspiration…
Ravello, Campania
One of our fondest memories of our recent trip to Italy was soaking in the enchanting atmosphere of Ravello whilst sipping aperitivo in the beautiful Piazza Duomo. The sound of the peaceful cathedral bells and the stunning views of the Amalfi coastline make this medieval hilltop village a perfect honeymoon location. Since the early 20th Century, Ravello has always been an exclusive destination with celebrities and writers alike from Jackie Kennedy to D.H. Lawrence. With so many places to visit within easy reach of Ravello, you can truly experience Campania's regional culture & explore it's many treasures. There are lots of fabulous hotels to choose from including the 12th Century renaissance Palazzo Avino (Travellers' Choice® 2016 Winner) and the luxurious Belmond Hotel Caruso.
Our recommendations…
– Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Pompeii & Herculaneum
– Explore the sites of Amalfi, Positano & Sorrento on a breath-taking coastal drive
– Soak in the glamour of Capri
– Revive yourself in the thermal spas of Ischia
– Hire a Vespa for a thrilling coastal ride that you will never forget!
– Experience Ancient Greek Civilisation in Paestum
– Sample a true Neapolitan style pizza, whilst admiring Naples' varying architecture from Medieval, to Renaissance and Baroque.
– Relax & unwind with a couple's massage overlooking the majestic Amalfi Coast
– Experience a true taste of Italy whilst learning some new skills at Mama Agata's Cookery School
– Book tickets with the Ravello Concert Society for an enjoyable evening of music & opera
– Charter a traditional Gozzo boat to take in the panoramic views of the coastline, stopping along the way to explore the stunning Emerald Grotto
Taormina, Sicily
Considered by many to be the Pearl of the Mediterranean, Taormina is one of our favourite spots. This spectacular resort town, picturesquely perched high above the sea has been a popular tourist destination since the 18th Century, when young noble men would embark on their Grand Tour. As you explore the beautiful winding alleyways sprawling off the Corso Umberto I, you will be spoilt for choice with the many outstanding bars and restaurants that Taormina has to offer. We absolutely adored the romantic atmosphere and stunning views of the Piazza IX Aprile from the rooftop restaurant of the Baronessa, and equally the fantastic culinary experience of the Ristorante Cinque Archi. Our stay in the luxurious Ashbee Hotel was idyllic. With it's details of artistic and cultural heritage, this English villa built in 1908 offers breath-taking views from it's infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranen, and a true feeling of being in an Italian style garden with scents of Sicilian lemon and orange filling the air from the surrounding trees. Not to mention, the hotels' exclusive honeymoon suite will make every bride and groom feel completely pampered! If cocktails and jazz are your thing, you will be in your element at the cosmopolitan Hotel Metropole. Located in the heart of the town, this hotel is fantastic for shopping and access to everything that Taormina has to offer!
Our recommendations…
– Spend a romantic evening listening to opera with an incredible backdrop of the Teatro Greco & Mount Etna
– Visit Taormina's array of beautiful beaches including the Baia di Mazzarò & Isola Bella
– Find peace and tranquillity combined with terrific views of Mount Etna & the coast in the Giardini della Villa Communal
– Take a tour of the volcanic Aeolian Islands
– Join a boat tour for a scenic meander along Taormina's dramatic coastline…make sure to see The Blue Grotto!
– Sample a deliciously refreshing granite or a mouth-watering gelato at one Taormina's many gelateria's
– Take a stroll around Taormina's beautiful churches, Santa Caterina and San Giuseppe.
– Step off the beaten track with a visit to the nearby captivating hilltop village of Castelmola
– Visit Siracusa's ruins & stop off for lunch in the magnificent Piazza Duomo nestled within the historic Island of Ortigia
– Walk in the footsteps of the Ancient Greeks with a trip to the outstanding Valley of the Temples
– Get active and take an excursion up the pre-historic Mount Etna…don't forget to pack your walking boots!
With it's beautiful rolling countryside, artistic heritage and architectural masterpieces, Tuscany has an abundance of romantic and fabulous places to visit and stay on your honeymoon. Tuscany is a region rich in medieval history. We loved the relaxed vibe and tranquillity of Volterra and the impressive Romanesque and Gothic architecture of San Gimignano. Ristorante Etrutia in Volterra's Piazza dei Priori boasts some fantastic traditional Tuscan cuisine…and you may even be as lucky as we were and witness a traditional Italian festival such as the Volterra A.D 1398 medieval fair. Whether you fancy a rustic yet luxurious countryside retreat or a cosmopolitan hotel in a city full of culture, Tuscany has it all! Two wonderful hotels include the impeccably stylish Villa Bordoni located in Chianti, and the contemporary and sleek J.K. Place in Florence. Although Tuscany doesn't often spring to mind beach holidays, you will be surprised by how many delightful coastal locations it has to offer, such as the vibrant and lively beaches of Versilia or the more peaceful and untouched beaches of Livorno and Grosseto.
Our recommendations…
– Spend the day wondering around Tuscany's bounty of gardens such as the Florentine Giardino di Boboli or the Renaissance garden of the Villa Medici, Fissile
– Take a romantic carriage ride to explore Florence
– Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Florence's galleries & museums – go on a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery or visit the Palazzo Medici Riccardi
– Experience some of the world's most fantastic Renaissance architecture such as Il Duomo
– Stand in awe of Florence's Gothic style Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
– For a true taste of Tuscany visit the organic Vineyard Val delle Corti, famous for it's Chianti Classico Wine…sample a glass (or perhaps a bottle) accompanied by a delicious plate of salami whilst watching the sunset
– Tread in the footsteps of film stars in Siena – enjoy a drink in the Piazza del Campo whilst taking in the views of the impressive Fonte Gaia
– Climb one of the world's most unique pieces of architecture – the Leaning Tower of Pisa followed by a carriage tour of this fantastic University city
– Explore the Renaissance walls and cobblestone streets of Lucca – famous for it's Olio d'olive Lucchase and the home of the great Italian Opera composer Giacomo Puccini
If one thing can be said about Italy, it never ceases to amaze! Far from the traditional and sometimes repetitive beach holiday, Italy is truly one of the world's most exciting and romantic places to visit!


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Fowey Hall Hotel - Cornwall
I must be the only person in the whole of the West country who has never paid Cornwall a visit! Having heard so many wonderful stories about this picture perfect county, I have been itching to find out what all the fuss is about.
For my sister's 30th birthday In June, my family planned a surprise weekend away at the Fowey Hall Hotel in Fowey, Cornwall. The venue was chosen with my young niece and nephew in mind; we wanted a super relaxed, child-friendly hotel to celebrate my sister's special birthday. I wish I had taken more snaps but found myself occupied most of the weekend by two excitable children, heaps of sunshine, ice creams, sandy beaches and pretty rock pools, plus kayaking on the estuary with my other half!
The Fowey Hall Hotel is said to have inspired Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'. This enchanting former family mansion certainly exudes grandeur and charm and I wouldn't have been surprised if Toady turned up in a classic sports car followed by a billowing puff of smoke. But, sadly not on this occasion...
Everywhere you turn there's a relaxed, child-friendly welcome; from the varying sizes of Joules wellies lined up at the hotel's entrance, to colourful buckets and spades and fishing nets waiting to be borrowed for a day by the sea.
We were shown to our room which I find is always the best bit of the trip! Our new home was furnished with a mix of traditional French furniture and contemporary fittings; from the ornate desk mirror to the smart matching arm chairs and large white leather bed. I noticed that the furniture was a little distressed and worn in places. However, the complimentary tea making facilities and pretty coastal views made up for it! So, we soon forgot about the odd bit of wear and tear here and there.
Our room enjoyed pretty views over the hotel's croquet lawn, roof tops of the Fowey Estuary and Cornish coastline in the far distance too.
I couldn't resist running a hot bath as soon I had put my bags down. The hotel uses certified organic Voya products based on hand-harvested seaweed so I poured those delicious scents into my bubbly bath. They smelt divine, so I happily doused myself in seaweed scented bubbles and creams before heading out for our family supper that evening.
The hotel grounds are dotted with great amenities such as a zip wire, child and baby swings hanging from branches, a small slide, badminton net, trampoline and a classic swingball set. There are happy chickens in a coup to show your children and picnic blankets to borrow from reception if you want to relax outdoors in the sunshine.
Fowey Hall Hotel offers something for the whole family; there are DVD's to borrow from the library, plenty of games and activities to occupy the whole family indoors and out, quiet corners by fireplaces providing the perfect spot to catch up on the day's newspaper, or, a book to lose yourself in for the afternoon. If you fancy a rest-bite from excitable children then there is an outdoor jacuzzi and adult only swimming times in the indoor pool too. Plus, there is a spa and adult's-only restaurant. I just have to comment on the amazing, colourful table cloths that come out before breakfast, lunch and dinner in the children's restaurant; they add such a homely touch.
Travelling as a family, we all felt incredibly relaxed and welcomed at The Fowey Hall Hotel. Even the staff dress in colourful shirts and wear smiles on their faces from dawn until dusk! I would certainly recommend this venue if you fancy a long weekend away. However, I suggest booking up in advance if you are thinking about a June - September vacation, as I am sure this will be a popular destination in the summer months.


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If you are an indie, or any other author/publisher my bet is you will earn more by NOT using KDP and simply getting your book up everywhere as quickly as you can.
There are lots of bookstores out there - not all linked to Amazon. My own sites welcome inide authors and in 2013 we are expanding our awards and rewards schemes (yes we pay authors that sell well - bonuses!) to include indies - check things out on www.epuborg.com
I didn't jump on the KDP Select bandwagon in the beginning. I didn't like the put all your eggs in one basket idea. A friend try it out and at first she did see some sales after her free days, but with the new algorithm, she saw less sales after the free day. In the end, she unenrolled because it wasn't worth it. There are some people who still swear it works. I guess it's another one of those things where it works for some and you have to give it a shot to find out.ReplyDelete
I agree, I think it sux personally. An author friend of mine and I both enrolled one title in KDP as an experiment. I chose to only offer 1 free day and ended up losing 1500 potential sales...she chose to leave hers free for the entire 5 days and ended up losing 26K potential sales. Needless to say we both quickly unenrolled when our "sentence" was up.ReplyDelete
I totally agree about not putting all your eggs in one basket--the Amazon basket--some of those old sayings still apply, right? I have unenrolled all of my books as well. I have had some sales and borrows, but just like Patricia's friend, the new algorithms has changed everything for me. Something happened in August to my sales and I am not doing as well as I was.ReplyDelete
Also think about it--the only people benefiting from KDP select are the prime members--free books--nice enticement to become a member. Lamenting the fact that I fell into this trap. From now on I will not be giving away free books or free content. A laborer is worthy of his hire...another wise saying. Blessings!
Amazon is not interested in helping the new author. They are interested only in getting traffic, and giving away books, or getting you to allow people free reading or borrows, gets them traffic.ReplyDelete
All indie authors should boycott Amazon. I am, and I have told them so. Not just Amazon Books, but Amazon per se. I will not use them for anything. They certainly don't have your or my interests at heart.
I am one more independent author who chose NOT to join KDP Select, because I do not like the attitude of Amazon trying to lock in a monopoly on any book. As a librarian (before being an author), I find it almost unethical! In case, it is useful to others, I will mention that I have had my first (and only thus far) novel, Until Brazil, on Amazon and other e-book formats (through BookBaby). Amazon sells about 3 to 1 for all other e-outlets. But, I still prefer access over exclusivity and the previous postings were a helpful validation of my decision.ReplyDelete
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KDP Select simply does not work for indi authors. All it does is tie up a new e-release for 90 days with no real benefits for anyone. After trying it for 90 days all I have no show for it is nothing but potential lost sales from other sites.ReplyDelete
I stayed clear of KDP Select from the start- didn't like the exclusive clause either-Spreading yourself around (marketing)is the only way to get noticed if you choose to go indie--ReplyDelete
I have recently started a page on my website where I feature fellow authors if anyone here would like to be added to that page please do let me know. Every little bit of exposure helps.
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I've found two major benefits: 1) the ability to give books away for free, that, while not as effective as it used to be, propelled my first indie book into bestsellerdom once it went paid; andReplyDelete
2) library borrows. At an average of $2.20 per borrow, they've added thousands of dollars to my profit margin.
The third benefit is that Amazon blanketed readers with promos for the book without me having to lift a finger. They know their buyers better than anyone and they knew who to target with the new release.
When I went away from Select for a month, I lost thousands in borrows income and sold a total of about ten books on B&N and Kobo combined. So it was back to Select I went.
So despite what anonymous says above, Select DOES work for indie authors. Besides myself, I know many who have benefitted.
I guess I'm in a minority here. I like the Amazon Price give-a-way. I gave away my books the first month for free and surprise, that first month my sales, which weren't bad to begin with, went up over a thousand percent. I did not give all eight away at the same time, I did them one after the other. The books that were not being given away were the ones that sold, though the ones being given away sold, too. Especially my Apocalyptic Series and the one Western I had. After the first month they dropped down to about a three hundred percent and now at the end of the third month are clipping along at a steady two hundred percent increase over the sales before I got into it.ReplyDelete
Here in the next few days I am going to do it again, what with all the Christmas money floating around out there and all the new Kindles that will be found under the tree on Christmas day, I want to get my chunk of that money.
So yeah, I like it, yeah, it works for me, and yeah, I'm going to stick with it. My last Royalty Check was over $500. That does not make me mad at anyone.
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I use KDP for most of the books we publish at Tuxedo & Beans, but mostly because our eBooks drive sales for our hardcopies. That's the biggest benefit to having the free days and the Amazon promotional highlights. If you are only in ebook format I can understand your hesitancy though.ReplyDelete
We do offer a new area on our website for authors to promote their books for free. We have also added an "Authors Forum" so you can start conversations or engage in conversations with fans. Check us out at www.TandBpublishing.com
I find the KDP select program of no real use as it really is just a tool used by Amazon to create trafic and induce more authors. I have numerous books up in Kindle that do well and have tried 2 books in the borrow program that have gone nowhere. So as soon as they are out of their time (whick is in a few days) they come out and probably sell.ReplyDelete
My first KDP Select giveaway in May was so-so ... around 700 downloads ... but few new sales (I had already marketed it myself for 6 weeks with sales before enrolling it). The second giveaway was tepid. The subsequent 3 did nothing. I re-enrolled and it was a total waste of time and sales ... I heard they changed the algorithms to favor Tradi-Pubbed books right after I enrolled so I got burned. Now I'm on as many platforms as I can.ReplyDelete
BTW ... I stared a Google+ community called FREE EBOOKS to provide an alternative/additional place for people to list their free book promotions the day it is free. I've got strict posting guidelines (no spam, ads, 'buy my book' or strings as it's a reader-oriented community) but I just wanted to provide authors an additional free place to post their book giveaways. Here is the URL:
I gave it a try, and after doing some extra research while monitoring the stats, I came to the conclusion that KDP is waste of time., and mostly, unnecessary. The only good thing I can say about it is that the "90-Day opt out" is a great option to exercise. I just took all 3 of my books off KDP renewal. This option frees up an author to sell elsewhere - no more exclusivity to Amazon. Giving away free books doesn't count toward rank, so rank means nothing if you give your book away for free.ReplyDelete
I have been coaching people on writing books and ebooks, digital publishing, and online business for a decade, and I find KDP to be a great way to market, especially for new authors. There are many announcement sites that will let people know about your promotion and when you don't have a list of your own this can be critical to your success. In addition, when done right, it allows you to get ranked and even though it's only for free books, it helps to be able to say you are a best-selling author. (I took my last book to number 1 in two categories and I've helped many authors do it as well.) There are also strategies that you can use with the KDP launch that will help you make sales. I call it "momentum selling"-using the momentum of the free launch to drive sales and it works. You not only make sales, but by combining it with the right bonus offer you can increase your sales tenfold or more.I explain it in this blog post at http://theebookcoach.com/blog/3-step-kindle-launch/ReplyDelete


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When I met with Lauren & Greg to talk about what their wedding was going to be like, I couldn't help but get excited! They are such a great couple and I knew their big day was going to be a fun one to capture. And when the day finally arrived, everything turned out incredibly beautiful. It's evident they are loved by so many! Congratulations Lauren & Greg!
I had such a great team with me for Greg & Lauren's wedding! Love these shots of the guys getting ready that Sejal captured:
Love this shot Kristen captured at the ceremony:
Lauren & Greg- I had such a great time capturing your wedding! Thanks for enduring the heat for pictures. You guys were troopers! I hope you had such a relaxing time on your honeymoon! Congratulations again!
Love, Lacey
Ceremony Venue: Christ the King Church/Reception Venue: The Water's Edge Resort & Spa/Hair & Makeup: Salon Belle Vie/Dress Designer: Allure Bridal/Bridal Salon: Lastrina Girls/Groom's Suit: Mens Warehouse/Groomsmen Suits: Mens Warehouse/Caterer: Water's Edge/Cake Designer: Water's Edge/ Florist: Bakes & Baldwin/DJ: Dawson Entertainment


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Using a Ladder to See the Future/
The main role of the competition ladder is to provide a summary of the past. In this blog we'll be assessing what they can tell us about the future. Specifically, we'll be looking at what can be inferred about the make up of the finals by reviewing the competition ladder at different points of the season.
I'll be restricting my analysis to the seasons 1997-2009 (which sounds a bit like a special category for Einstein Factor, I know) as these seasons all had a final 8, twenty-two rounds and were contested by the same 16 teams - not that this last feature is particularly important.
Let's start by asking the question: for each season and on average how many of the teams in the top 8 at a given point in the season go on to play in the finals?
The first row of the table shows how many of the teams that were in the top 8 after the 1st round - that is, of the teams that won their first match of the season - went on to play in September. A chance result would be 4, and in 7 of the 13 seasons the actual number was higher than this. On average, just under 4.5 of the teams that were in the top 8 after 1 round went on to play in the finals.
This average number of teams from the current Top 8 making the final Top 8 grows steadily as we move through the rounds of the first half of the season, crossing 5 after Round 2, and 6 after Round 7. In other words, historically, three-quarters of the finalists have been determined after less than one-third of the season. The 7th team to play in the finals is generally not determined until Round 15, and even after 20 rounds there have still been changes in the finalists in 5 of the 13 seasons.
Last year is notable for the fact that the composition of the final 8 was revealed - not that we knew - at the end of Round 12 and this roster of teams changed only briefly, for Rounds 18 and 19, before solidifying for the rest of the season.
Next we ask a different question: if your team's in ladder position X after Y rounds where, on average, can you expect it to finish.
Regression to the mean is on abundant display in this table with teams in higher ladder positions tending to fall and those in lower positions tending to rise. That aside, one of the interesting features about this table for me is the extent to which teams in 1st at any given point do so much better than teams in 2nd at the same point. After Round 4, for example, the difference is 2.6 ladder positions.
Another phenomenon that caught my eye was the tendency for teams in 8th position to climb the ladder while those in 9th tend to fall, contrary to the overall tendency for regression to the mean already noted.
One final feature that I'll point out is what I'll call the Discouragement Effect (but might, more cynically and possibly accurately, have called it the Priority Pick Effect), which seems to afflict teams that are in last place after Round 5. On average, these teams climb only 2 places during the remainder of the season.
Averages, of course, can be misleading, so rather than looking at the average finishing ladder position, let's look at the proportion of times that a team in ladder position X after Y rounds goes on to make the final 8.
One immediately striking result from this table is the fact that the team that led the competition after 1 round - which will be the team that won with the largest ratio of points for to points against - went on to make the finals in 12 of the 13 seasons.
You can use this table to determine when a team is a lock or is no chance to make the final 8. For example, no team has made the final 8 from last place at the end of Round 5. Also, two teams as lowly ranked as 12th after 13 rounds have gone on to play in the finals, and one team that was ranked 12th after 17 rounds still made the September cut.
If your team is in 1st or 2nd place after 10 rounds you have history on your side for them making the top 8 and if they're higher than 4th after 16 rounds you can sport a similarly warm inner glow.
Lastly, if your aspirations for your team are for a top 4 finish here's the same table but with the percentages in terms of making the Top 4 not the Top 8.
Perhaps the most interesting fact to extract from this table is how unstable the Top 4 is. For example, even as late as the end of Round 21 only 62% of the teams in 4th spot have finished in the Top 4. In 2 of the 13 seasons a Top 4 spot has been grabbed by a team in 6th or 7th at the end of the penultimate round.


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February 24, 2016
The Gourmet Edit: The Velo Project
David and Sarah Nash had always planned on running their own business and when they saw The Velo Project for sale in May 2014, they jumped at the opportunity and haven't looked back since. Boasting a quirky decor and serving up bountiful plates of delicious food, the Mooloolaba eatery has become a fast favourite among locals.
Here are five things you didn't know about David and Sarah Nash, the owners of The Velo Project.
Their favourite dishes are…
Sarah: Our smashed avocado is my favourite, the combination of herbs and corn really work well with the avocado (I could have it for lunch every day!)
Dave: Truffled mushroom and prosciutto crepe, all the flavours work really well together and it is a perfect sized portion.
You won't believe their strangest customer request
We cater to plenty of dietary requirements and needs fairly regularly, however would have to say a rather weird request was an allergy to any herbs starting with the letter C!
They're having a baby!
Sarah is due on the 21st of May with our first child, we are extremely excited and are looking forward to the challenges that come with parenting, alongside running the cafe.
Even their customers are weighing in…
We have had a mixed bag of guesses on the sex of the baby – however I do have to say the guesses towards the place where I go into labour have been rather amusing! (On a paddle board!)
More exciting opportunities on the horizon
We would love to open another small business looking forward (hopefully early 2017). We are also looking at possibly opening for a few dinner services, if we do it would be casual and a bit of fun for everyone.


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THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's (NMBM) efforts to accelerate service delivery and achieve customer satisfaction are in full swing.
Following an intensive and successful draft and adoption of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), which included public participation, implementation is currently underway.
In a recent statement, the NMBM said, "As implementation continues, the city has noted that feedback from the residents was critical in improving the services.
"It will not only assist the leadership and the administration in measuring their performance; it will also give an indication about the areas that need urgent improvement.�
Nelson Mandela Bay has launched its customer satisfaction survey and will continue to gather information until April 26.
The main purpose of the survey is to measure the levels of satisfaction with the municipality's services.
Residents will be asked to rate their experience of service delivery over the last 12 months.
"The survey will assist the municipality in identifying service delivery shortfalls (as identified by its residents) and help the municipality to put plans in place to improve services in future,� the NMBM explained.
A group of households will be randomly selected in each Nelson Mandela Bay ward.
The head of the household or any other person aged 18 and older, who is capable of responding to the questions, will be interviewed by the officials.
"A municipal fieldworker will carry a municipal ID card containing his or her name, ward number and G number. The contact details of Assistant Director: Policy and Research, Sheona Claasen, are printed on the ID card.
"During this survey, the municipality would like to assure residents that no information that could identify the respondent will be attached to the questionnaire at the time of analysing the data.
"Employees involved in the research will be required to sign confidentiality agreements and information will be stored in a secure place.�
The NMBM further stated that residents' responses will be captured and analysed at metro and ward level and that no individual will be identified in the final report.
A report, containing the findings of the research and recommendations, will be compiled in June 2018. Conclusive findings will be made available on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za and in municipal libraries.
"Residents are requested to welcome the survey officials into their homes and cooperate with them.
"The city would like to send a strong warning to those who might see this project as an opportunity to commit criminal activities by pretending to be fieldworkers,� the NMBM said.
"Metro Police, working closely with the SAPS, will be on alert in the areas where the fieldworkers operate to guard against that and protect both the residents and the fieldworkers.�
For more info contact NMBM customer care on 041 506 5555 or email@example.com.
Article source: https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Local/PE-Express/nmbm-embarks-on-survey-to-improve-service-delivery-20180312


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DREAMers Need Immediate Relief - hosted by IndivisibleMN03 and Caile
Wednesday, February 21st - 4:30pm-6:30pm Congressman Erik Paulsen District Office (hosted by Indivisible MN03 and Caile)
DREAMers Need Immediate Relief
These young people have no legal route to citizenship.
Without question, the most vulnerable group in Trump's America is immigrants. Because Trump terminated DACA, over 10,000 Dreamers are estimated to have already lost their protections, and nearly 1,000 more will lose DACA each week and become vulnerable to Trump's deportation force. For example, in the next two weeks alone, 1,708 Dreamers will lose their protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, an Obama-era executive action that allowed them to apply for work permits and live without fear of deportation.
Trump has said it is up to Congress to pass legislation to fix the problem. We are advocating for the passage of the Dream Act (H.R. 3440) as a stand alone (clean) bill. Rep. Paulsen is pushing for a GOP-backed bill, which unnecessarily puts an additional 5 years of conditional status for these young people before they can even be considered a lawful permanent resident. Under Paulsen's plan applications for citizenship would not be considered until after 10 years.
4:30 demonstration starts. Bring your hand-lettered signs related to the DREAMER theme.
5:30 Switch to Light brigade message PASS THE DREAM ACT. (Sun sets around 5:50pm). Light brigade will remain until 6:15.
Please join us for part or all of the demonstration
IndivisibleMN03 has been working since January of 2017 to oppose and mitigate the most harmful affects of the Trump administration by holding our representative in Washington DC accountable for his votes. This issue is at the heart of Trump's anti-immigrant plans and we must stand up for those who cannot do so.
- Take the Dreamer Pledge
- Donate to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota's fund to help Dreamers pay for their hefty DACA renewal fees
This demonstration is part of Indivisible MN03 Congressional Recess Week activities. Visit the main event page to see all 4 nights of demonstrations.
Call your US Congress person and tell them to get on with it! They're on recess this week, so it's a good time to catch them. Call their office, email them, tweet them. For more info on what to say: Town Hall Questions
Send a clear message to Rep. Paulsen on this issue TONIGHT by joining Indivisible MN03 as they Stand Up for Young Immigrants.
For updates on the situation
Senate Fails to Act on DACA
Is the March 5 DACA Deadline Meaningful?
Let your voice be heard. Find your US Representative or Senator


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I recently went to Oshi Burger Bar on Main St. This place is a must go in Memphis if you like themes and decor! It has these little surprises scattered around like a mini scavenger hunt! Each time I go I find something new that I've never seen before like the "DOJO OPEN" sign. I have no clue how I missed that!
Being that Oshi is located on Main St., it's in a prime location for people watching, one of my favorite pastimes. Oshi is located at the corner of BarBaro Alley and Main, directly next to Aldo's Pizza and across from Local.
One of the first things you'll notice when walking into Oshi Burger Bar also happens to be the coolest thing, a mural featuring Jim Belushi as a samurai! I don't think you'll find anything else this cool in Memphis!
Oshi Burger Bar is described as American classics with a Japanese twist and that's exactly the most accurate description. Everything from the from chopsticks on the tables to the seating has a Japanese vibe to it.
There's is just so much to see and take it. It's truly an experience even before you get a chance to order any food. Check out the artwork on the walls!!
The food is just as decorative as the interior. The burgers are served up on a Japanese themed plate and come with little personalized Oshi toothpicks. Well played Oshi Burger. Well played.
I started out with the pot stickers. They were fried just right and tasted like most fried dumplings I've had before. The twist? Well they didn't come with soy sauce. They came with a thicker ginger based sauce that was very good. A very welcomed switch up.
Next up I had the Bad Mutha Clucker and skinny fried with Kimchi, Bacon, and Beer Sauce. The Bad Mutha Clucker is amazing! It's blacked chicken, peppered bacon, cheddar, and slaw on a brioche bun!! It was great! I can't recommend trying this enough! Oshi's in-house sriracha ketchup, which they also sell, is incredible! I'm normally not a ketchup fan but this has some heat that I love!
The Fathers Office burger is a great burger if you like Bleu Cheese. I'm not the biggest fan of Bleu cheese by this burger was very good nevertheless.
I capped it all off with a Godzilla shake. Because I have an insatiable sweet tooth, this was the highlight for me! You get a milkshake that has alcohol in it! Best of both worlds!! They do come in a No Booze version for the little ones.
I highly recommend you trying Oshi Burger Bar out. They have great options from burgers, dogs and shakes. They also feature a full bar and multiple screens to watch the Grizzlies or Tigers play. They also feature local brews on tap from Memphis Made, High Cotton and Wiseacre.
So get out Memphis and try Oshi Burger! Thank me later for recommending it. It's a great experience with even better food that's reasonably priced. Oshi also caters so check them out when planning your next event!!
Life is for Living,
Michael B.
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Kindof hiding out this weekend, but this icon is too good not to gack, with permission, from the0neru. Hee!
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date: Jul. 3rd, 2006 06:15 am (UTC)
Awww! That's one of the sweetest pictures I've seen... now I must go and browse through my Lotr pics ;)


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All Hallow's Eve, Transylvania
Pastures slant up, t'ward black-brow'd mountain
Late in the year, farmers weave haystacks tight;
Then when a globe moon drifts up seas of night,
Windows bar shut. No one of menace speaks,
But though the rich don silks, dance late, and
watchers wait
While horses drowse, poor men haste, shutting
All day they've work'd at winter's needful
But with the moon's rise, shadows vast in length
Cast talons over farmstead, var, stone inn;
Ravens fly thick, beating with noisy wings;
Bats emerge, hurtling silent; tiny things
Crouch terrifi'd--mice, rabbits, yes; and men--
Waiting a coming danger. Staring far,
They feed on tales of whisper'd horrors; stars
Shiver as great wings pass--Lord Dracula!
by Robert David Michael (Cerello)


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