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New Assistant Professor to the Discovery Center
Assistant Professor Alberto Guffanti has just joined the Discovery Center. He brings with him a membership of the so-called NNPDF Collaboration, which is responsible delivering for some of the world's most reliable and accurate Parton Distribution Functions for use with LHC data.
Alberto Guffanti received his PhD in 2004 from the University of Parma in Italy. He has held postdoctoral positions at DESY, Zeuthen (2004-2005) and the University of Edinburgh (2005-2007) before taking up an appointment as 'Hochschulassistent' (Assistant Professor) at the University of Freiburg in October 2007.
Alberto's research focuses on Standard Model phenomenology, in particular QCD, at hadron colliders. His main interests are Parton Distriution Funtions, he is a member of the NNPDF collaboration, and computation of NLO QCD corrections to multi leg processes. At the Discovery Center Alberto will be responsible for establishing a group that combines accurate estimates for QCD 'background' to studies of physics beyond the Standard Model. Alberto expects to be hiring one-two PhD-students this coming fall, and hopes to bring in also one post-doc.


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An invoice is a document which shows the total sum of money an individual has earned within a definite time period. An invoice is a sort of document given by a seller to the client, which indicates the amount and price of the product rendered to a firm.
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The two men are held in the little storage room behind the small police station. Well, it used to be a storage area, but nowadays – with nothing to store – it simply is a windowless room with empty shelves. When Sersant Dreyer opens the door, the men cower against the back wall. They know what they've done in the past and expect the worst.
Kleinpiet forces his way to the front, tries to remain calm and swallows hard before asking: "Why?"
A single word. It'll take a lifetime to answer. It's Gertruida who pushes him back and sits down in front of the two frightened men.
"My name is Gertruida. Listen – we don't want to punish you; the law will do that. But; I understand that you two have done a few horrible things. I also understand you are now on your way to Upington, where they'll compare your fingerprints with previous crime scenes. Then I also understand that justice will take its course and that the court will decide on your fate." She allows the words to sink in. "We're not here to convict you or force you to say anything – but we understand the evidence against the two of you is piling up.
"Whatever you've done in the past, is not for us to judge. We simply want you to tell us why you broke into Kleinpiet's house…"
"The door was open…," the bigger one interrupts, but Gertruida holds up a hand.
"Listen, we're not that backward. We're worried about our safety. About 10% of all white farmers in our country have been killed since 1994. That's more than 3000! You had a gun." This time it's Vetfaan's turn to interrupt. "If you guys are starting to target the isolated farms in the Kalahari, we want to know all about it. So that's why we have to know what you were doing in Kleinpiet's house."
"We're not talking." The smaller one tries to sound defiant. "We have rights."
"Yes you do." They all turn around to stare in surprise at Judge. Is he defending them? "But you still have to get to Upington. Quite a lot can happen along the way. Accidents on these roads are not uncommon. Snakes can find their way into small, dark rooms. A puncture can cause unforeseen stops."
For the sake of brevity, it can be stated that the snakes did it. When at last the men realised they were in no danger as long as they stuck to the truth, their story began to unfold.
Slowly at first, but later with progressive confidence, the men tell their story. It's almost as if they're glad to have an audience that is willing to listen. Gertruida's placatory tone, coupled with her expert prompting, guide them through their confession. Sersant Dreyer tells them this discussion will have no bearing on their court case, no notes are kept and that (officially) nobody said nothing. The men smile at this – it's the language of the underworld, and they understand it well.
Precilla brings coffee as they talk about the unbearable poverty in Zimbabwe that caused them to flee their home country. They talk about hijacking, trafficking, climbing the crime ladder as their reputations grew. Eventually they meet the men-behind-the-scenes and get recruited to be a hit squad that targets farms.
"But why?" Kleinpiet still struggles to get to terms with what he's hearing. "Why chase farmers from their land? They're providing food, housing, work … and you murder them?"
No, they don't know. They talk about land distribution, blaming it all on Apartheid. "It's a legacy of the past," the bigger one says.
"And what is the legacy we leave for the future? Mismanaged politics, empty farms, famine? People losing jobs, families deprived of loved ones? You think that's the answer for something that disappeared 20 years ago?"
The smaller one breaks down at this point, saying they're only doing what they were told to do. "We're just surviving, that's all. Maybe my son will have a better life…"
"You have a son?" This is the first time he mentioned it.
Yes, he tells them. A two-month old boy, in Upington. The mother used to work at the same Wimpy where he found work for a few months while they gathered information about farms in the area.. "We would have married, but I didn't have the lobola. I thought – if I could get enough money…" By this time the man choked up and was unable to continue.
"Oudoom was right – you feel better if you forgive the bastards." Kleinpiet sits down at the counter as Sersant Dreyer's police van leaves a trail of dust on the road towards Grootdrink.
"At least they said they're sorry. That makes a difference, as well." Vetfaan orders a round of drinks. "And we only lost a bottle of peach brandy. Can you imagine what those guys are carrying with them? A lifetime of crime – taking what isn't yours. And then the knowledge you killed innocent men, women and children. Lord knows, the law is going to come down on them with a thump."
"It won't help," Servaas says in a sad voice. "They're not the only criminals involved. There are bigger fish behind their actions – and those guys will never be caught or punished. These guys are only the foot soldiers; the generals use them as disposable instruments."
A little later, Precilla sits down next to Kleinpiet. "Bru gave me this number. This is where his baby stays – with the grandmother. He asked that I must phone." Small-girl voice again, pleading the unasked question.
Kleinpiet sits back to look at Precilla as the fragments of conversations over the weekend falls into place. I can't have children… If we get married, we'll adopt, won't we?… Are you sure it's all right Kleinpiet – I mean, I can't… I love you so much, Kleinpiet. So much…
Suddenly, clear as a bell, he hears the real question, sees the desire in her eyes.
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"No! You're not going to phone." He watches her lips begin to tremble, before taking her into his arms. "We will."


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During his visit to Buffalo on April 27 for his appearance in the University at Buffalo Distinguished Speaker Series, stage and screen star Kevin Spacey made an important side-trip.
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The actor visited the world-renowned UB Poetry Collection, which includes rare copies of Shakespeare's first, second third and fourth folios and the world's largest collection of James Joyce's manuscripts, among many other gems.
Read Jeff Simon's 2004 interview with Spacey
"Spacey's visit to UB's Rare & Special Books Collection to see the four 17th-century folios of Shakespeare is proof of the enduring value these significant editions have as cultural artifacts. And how very fortunate Buffalo is to have them," said James Maynard, associate curator of the collection.
During his visit, Spacey looked through Shakespeare's first through fourth folios, Holinshed's "Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland" from 1577 and a copy of James Joyce's first edition of "Ulysses." With the help of longtime collection curator Michael Basinski and Maynard and accompanied by Buffalo theater eminence Saul Elkin, Spacey also examined Joyce's personal copy of "Shakespeare's Sonnets" and a third edition of Cervantes' "Don Quixote."
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Bury do not play again until their trip to Torquay United on Saturday, January 13.
Shakers manager Chris Casper said: "I expect to have a fully fit squad to choose from for that one."
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Bishop, who is believed to be attracting interest from Championship clubs Wolves and Sunderland, has netted 14 goals for Bury this season and could have scored many more.
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Oh, That You Would Reveal Your Mystery
Reprinted from Advent Devotionals by Goshen College students, faculty and staff
By Bob Yoder, campus pastor
"Impatience" – the opposite of "patience." I excel in the former, struggle with the latter. As a youngster, "impatience" described my demeanor towards the Christmas presents my parents would eventually reveal to me. They didn't wrap our presents, but placed them on the dining room table covered with blankets. On Christmas Eve, we kids would see the "mound of mystery," wondering what secrets the blankets concealed. Now that I am all grown up, I am so glad that I have graduated from "impatience" to "patience"! (The last sentence is to be said with a sarcastic tone.)
In a world of anxiety and fear, I get quite impatient with God at times, yearning for the hope to shine its light into the darkness. As I ponder our various global realities, I wonder where is the God for whom Isaiah calls out to "tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at [God's] presence" (Isaiah 64:1) and the God for whom the Psalmist who cries "stir up your might, and come save us!" (Psalm 80:2)? As I reflect on the current affairs of my denomination, I wonder how Apostle Paul could confidently write "God is faithful; by him you were called into fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord" (I Corinthians 1:9) to a community of believers riddled with divisions? But then I am challenged by the words of Mark: "But in those days, after that suffering…Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in clouds' with great power and glory" (Mark 13:24, 26).
Is God's power and glory truly "hope?" I want to believe that, but what if it comes in a form that I don't like? What if God's revelation is not something that I can agree with? Can it still then be "hope?"
O God, Revealer of Hope. Absolve my impatience and bolster my patience.
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Toronto's police chief says an influx of government money will be used to fund an 11-week program meant to curb gun crime in the city.
Mark Saunders says Project Community Space will be fully up and running by early next week.
He said the program will feature intelligence efforts meant to crack down on gang activity, and also include increased police visibility in neighbourhoods where gun violence has been most prevalent.
Toronto has seen an increase in gun crime in recent years, with a particularly high number of shootings recorded so far this year.
Over a three-day stretch earlier this month, for instance, police reported 14 separate incidents all across the city that injured 17 people.
Earlier this week the federal, provincial and municipal governments teamed up to offer $4.5 million in additional funding to help Toronto police tackle the problem.


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Most people know that drinking excessively, over a long period of time, can cause serious health problems. From heart disease to liver failure and more, research tells us that it's important to drink in moderation. Some studies even show that drinking a small glass of wine a day is good for the heart. It can lower heart disease rates and possibly make us healthier, overall. However, a new study shows that alcohol in moderation may not be as healthy as many people think. If you need a drug and alcohol treatment center in Greensboro NC that you can trust this summer, make the call to Legacy Freedom. We help families beat addiction.
New studies from the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs show that nondrinkers could be former drinkers who quit to become more healthy. In this case, moderate drinking may affect damage that has already been done. It could make it worse.
Those who have always only been moderate drinkers or less, may still have an advantage to drinking a glass of wine a day. It could still lower their risk of heart disease and promote overall health.
According to sciencedaily.com, "The research followed more than 9,100 U.K. adults from the age of 23 to 55. Overall, researchers found that people's drinking habits evolved over time -- and few were actually lifelong 'abstainers.' Nearly all people who were non-drinkers at age 55 had given up alcohol. What's more, non-drinkers -- even those in their 20s -- tended to be in poorer physical and mental health compared with those who drank moderately and did not smoke. They were also, on average, less educated, and education is an important factor in lifetime health."
It's always the best idea to refrain from drinking, in general. This article shows that there are still uncertain aspects of moderate to light drinking. In this case, not drinking at all is the best scenario. We all know how important it is to stay healthy and steer clear of drug and alcohol abuse.
We also know that people do suffer from addiction every single day. Sometimes, addiction is so bad, the addict isn't even aware they have an issue. That's why loved ones often get involved. Their hope is to help the addict seek treatment.
Treatment for alcohol use disorder is available with Legacy Freedom. Our alcohol rehab isn't like others. Our outpatient approach and alternative programs work. If you're interested in learning more, contact us to speak with a counselor. We can help.
Alcohol abuse is a serious problem that can be resolved. Enlightening yourself on the issues and who is at risk for alcohol use disorder can help. Many people use alcohol for social purposes only, but it is highly addictive and can cause major health issues.
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United dey linked with the French centre back and hin release clause na £50million.
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Founder & Owner of iLEADS, Emma Barr, was recently quoted in Steadfast's EOFY Feature "How to Prepare for EOFY". She spoke about how the end of Financial Year was always a great time to go over all your yearly expenses and review everything for the coming year.
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Some travel restrictions between the US and Cuba have been relaxed with the October 17, 2016 changes to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR). Despite this easing, travel to Cuba continues to be highly regulated for US Citizens, US permanent residents (green card holders), and foreign nationals within the US. On the other hand, Cubans are eligible for most standard US immigration options. In practice the history of US-Cuba relations, and the availability of special immigration relief for Cubans who reach the US, creates distinctive challenges for Cuban travel to the US. For more information, please see our advisory.
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AlzheimersNet is your guide to memory care in Belleville, IL. Memory care facilities offer housing and care for people age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Memory care enables seniors who have memory loss to stay as active and engaged as possible, while living in a dignified, comfortable and supervised setting. Our local Senior Living Advisors have local expertise in dementia care in Belleville, IL and nearby cities. After an initial consultation, your advisor will recommend a list of memory care facilities that fit your loved one's essential needs for care and living preferences, as well as your family's finances.
Cities near Belleville, IL offering memory care optionsO Fallon | Scott Air Force Base | Caseyville | Freeburg | Millstadt | Smithton | Collinsville | East Saint Louis | Summerfield | Mascoutah | Troy
Memory Care Costs in Nearby Cities* The costs above represent the AVERAGE monthly cost of memory care for a one person bedroom in that city.
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Facts about Belleville
Neighborhoods in Belleville include: Southern Illinois.
The official website for the city of Belleville is http://www.belleville.net/.
Belleville is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States, co-extensive with Belleville Township. As estimated by the US Census Bureau in 2012, shown on the city's economic development page, the city has a population of 43,765. It is the eighth-most populated city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area and the most populated city south of Springfield in the state of Illinois. It is the county seat of St. Clair County, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Belleville is the most populated city in the Metro-East region of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and in Southern Illinois. Due to its proximity to Scott Air Force Base, the population receives a boost from military and federal civilian personnel, defense contractors, and military retirees.


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Meet #FriendofFRAXA Jack! If you would like to nominate someone as a #FriendofFRAXA, we welcome all who have been touched by Fragile X, including friends, grandparents, siblings, professionals and companions alike to become a #FriendofFRAXA with the goal of putting a face to Fragile X for those who may not know someone directly.Read more
Recruiting: Metformin Clinical Trial for Ages 16-50 with Fragile X Syndrome
FRAXA Research Foundation is funding a clinical trial of metformin for teens and adults with Fragile X syndrome. The trial is being conducted by Dr. Sean McBride at Rowan University in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania. Men and women ages 16-50 with Fragile X syndrome are invited to participate.Read more
Screening 2,320 FDA-Approved Drugs for Potential Treatment of Fragile X
FRAXA Research Foundation has awarded a $90,000 grant to Principal Investigator Dr. Sean McBride and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Karen Joyce, at Rowan University, to screen all 2,320 FDA-approved drugs on both mouse and fly models of Fragile X syndrome. Those drugs which show promise will be tested in more detail for potential to treat Fragile X in humans.Read more
Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate: Adenosine Receptors in Fragile X
Caffeine is the most popular smart drug in the world. With a $90,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation, Alberto Martire, PhD and Antonella Borreca, PhD in Rome, Italy are investigating adenosine receptors antagonists to treat Fragile X syndrome. Compounds which are able to block adenosine receptors are commonly found in tea, chocolate, and coffee.Read more
Tetra Discovery Partners Initiates Phase 2 Trial of BPN14770 in Fragile X Syndrome
This 2-Period Crossover Study of BPN14770 is accepting adults males with Fragile X syndrome at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Principal Investigator of the study is Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD.
A selective inhibitor of the phosphodiesterase type-4D (PDE4D), BPN14770 has shown the ability to improve the quality of connections between neurons and to improve multiple behavioral outcomes in the Fragile X mouse model.
Drug Repurposing Study Results Accelerate Progress Towards Fragile X Treatments
While there are over 8,000 rare diseases affecting an estimated 350 million people worldwide, only around 200 of these conditions have effective treatments. Due to the high cost of developing new drugs, rare diseases have historically been less attractive to pharmaceutical companies. Drug repurposing systematically leverages the detailed information available on approved drugs and reduces the time and money needed to deliver safe "new" treatments, but with greater success rates and a potentially more immediate impact on health care.Read more
In Their Own Words: Reports From the International Fragile X Workshop
The 18th International Fragile X and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Workshop in Quebec, Canada, was a great success, featuring Fragile X much more heavily than any previous meeting in this series! We asked our speakers to summarize their work in their own words. These brief updates from researchers investigating Fragile X.Read more
Clinical Trial of Ganaxolone in Patients with Fragile X Syndrome
With a $90,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation funded during 2014-2015, Dr. Frank Kooy and colleagues at the University of Antwerp are conducting a double blind crossover trial of ganaxolone in patients with Fragile X syndrome. Results of this study were mixed (see Marinus: Results from Phase 2 Exploratory Clinical Study Support Continued Development of Ganaxolone in Fragile X Syndrome.Read more
Neural Markers of Fragile X: A Powerful New Tool for Clinical Trials
Once the neural marker is identified for a particular challenge, such as kids with poor language versus good language, neural markers can be measured during drug and behavioral therapy trials to see if a child is improving based on objective biological measures.Read more
Preclinical Testing of Sleep-Wake Patterns as an Outcome Measure for Fragile X
FRAXA Research Foundation awarded $122,000 over 2016-2018 to Dr. Cara Westmark at the University of Wisconsin at Madison for studies of sleep disorders in Fragile X syndrome.Read more
Metformin, Diabetes Drug, Potential Fragile X Treatment
"We treated mice with metformin and corrected all the core Fragile X deficits. We are optimistic about using metformin in human clinical trials. This is a generic drug with few side effects" says Nahum Sonenberg, PhD, James McGill Professor, Department of Biochemistry, McGill Cancer Center, McGill University.Read more
NIH Investigator Carolyn Beebe Smith, PhD, Looks to Improve Sleep in Fragile X Syndrome
Altered Sleep in Fragile X Syndrome: Basis for a Potential Therapeutic Target
With a $90,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation over 2016-2018, Dr. Carolyn B. Smith and Dr. Rache Sare at the National Institute of Mental Health investigated the basis of sleep problems in Fragile X syndrome.Read more
Fragile X Fruit Fly Research Bears Fruit
Fragile X Cure One Step Closer with FRAXA Support of $1 Million in New Research
GABA-A Receptor in Fragile X Syndrome
With $210,000 in grants from FRAXA over 1999-2010, Dr. Frank Kooy has studied the involvement of the GABAergic system in Fragile X syndrome, at the University of Antwerp, Belgium.Read more
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Fragile X Mutant Drosophila
With an $80,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation over 2 years, Dr. Ravi Allada and his team studied at Northwestern University sleep behaviors in Fragile X fruit flies. These fruit flies are useful for several important reasons; not only do they have a good cognitive phenotype, they also have a clear disturbance of circadian rhythms. This is an important model for human hyperactivity and sleep disorders, and this group studied the underlying mechanisms in an effort to find treatments for the human conditions.Read more
Melatonin Clinical Trial in Fragile X
With a $60,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation from 1998-1999, Dr. Randi Hagerman and her team at the University of California studied the effects of different compounds on individuals with Fragile X syndrome, focusing specifically on melatonin. Results published.Read more


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Friday has arrived and it's been another busy week over here at Red Letters. Here's a roundup of the week, just in case you missed anything.
Mind your manners
The week began with a personal testimony and an update on my post God's stage from last Monday. I had raced on ahead and applied to be a support act on Philippa Hanna's tour. I shared the importance of praying and consulting the Lord before doing anything.
Church Walk SOS
This week's news story features an Ethiopian Priest, who scales a vertical cliff with a 250m drop just to get to his church. This is an unbelievable story of faith and courage from a man who risks his life on a daily basis to spend time with God and read his bible.
Anything can happen
I introduced my beautiful friend, Katie from Tehillah Worship Blog to our WP family and shared a live video of us worshipping.
The feedback has been amazing and we both believe that the Lord has put it on our hearts to write and record worship songs together. Thank you once again for all of your support and encouragement and watch this space…….
Meet the family – Caitlin
'Meet the family' is a completely new feature. Every week I'll be introducing a member of my family to you all. My 11 year old daughter, Caitlin, was first to volunteer and chatted to us about 'being thankful'. I'm sure you'll agree, she is very cute! Next Thursday, I'll be introducing my eldest daughter, Layla.
Blessings for a great weekend and I'll see you all on Monday.
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• boardgames• family games• strategy games• two player games
Playing time: 60 minutes
Players: 2-8
Ages 12 and up.
Approx. weight: 4 lbs
As one of several supercomputers in a fully automated widget factory, you have it made. You are brilliant. You are powerful. You are sophisticated. You are BORED.
So enjoy a little fun at the factory's expense! With the other computers, you program factory robots and pit them against each other in frantic, destructive races across the factory floors. Be the first to touch the flags, in order, and you win it all: the honor, the glory, the grudging respect of the other computers. But first you have to get your robot past obstacles like gaping pits, industrial lasers, moving conveyor belts and, of course, all the other robots!
This is the 2005 edition of this classic game.
Read a review of this game. Follow this link!
8 plastic robots
8 plastic flags
110 program and option cards
116 tokens
4 two-sided factory floor boards
1 two-sided docking bay board
2 factory floor reference sheets
8 player program sheets
1 30-second sand timer
1 rulebook with course manual
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Fantasy books for adults
What do we mean by fantasy books for adults? If this list represented movies rather than books they would all be 15 or 18 certificated as they contain mature themes and scenes of a sexual or violent nature. Think the Game of Thrones series - which contains all of the above ... and more! We would recommend the following books to ages 15 and over.
Recommended Reading
The Malazan series is a towering achievement: Brave, ambitious and skilfully executed. This is history. Fiction unlike anything we'd ever encountered. Sure, Glen Cook had gone before and done something similar, and decades earlier than that J. R. R. Tolkien had come along and given us a complete world, languages and archaeology included. But Erikson went that one step further. He took what he'd learnt from both Cook and Tolkien, and then ran with it, bringing along moral inquisitiveness and a mirror to humanity as he went.
Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting and bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, the vast, sprawling Malazan empire simmers with discontent. Even its imperial legions yearn for some respite. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his Bridgeburners and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, still holds out - and Empress Lasseen's ambition knows no bounds. However, it seems the empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister forces gather as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand...
"Steven Erikson is an extraordinary writer. I read Gardens of the Moon with great pleasure. And now that I have read it, I would be hard pressed to decide what I enjoyed more: the richly and ominously magical world of Malaz and Genabackis; the large cast of sympathetically-rendered characters; or the way the story accumulates to a climax that hits like machinegun fire. My advice to anyone who might listen to me is, treat yourself to Gardens of the Moon. And my entirely selfish advice to Steven Erikson is, write faster." Stephen Donaldson
"I stand slack-jawed in awe of The Malazan Book of the Fallen. This masterwork of imagination may be the high water mark of epic fantasy. This marathon of ambition has a depth and breadth and sense of vast reaches of inimical time unlike anything else available today. The Black Company, Zelazny's Amber, Vance's Dying Earth, and other mighty drumbeats are but foreshadowings of this dark dragon's hoard." Glen Cook
In a chamber overlooking the nighttime waterways of a maritime city, a man looks back on his youth and the people who shaped his life. Danio Cerra's intelligence won him entry to a renowned school, though he was only the son of a tailor. He took service at the court of a ruling count - and soon learned why that man was known as The Beast.
Danio's fate changed the moment he recognized Adria Ripoli as she entered the count's chambers one night - intending to kill. Born to power, Adria had chosen a life of danger - and freedom - instead.
Other vivid figures share the story: a healer determined to defy her expected lot; a charming, frivolous son of immense wealth; a religious leader more decadent than devout; and, affecting these lives and many more, two mercenary commanders, whose rivalry puts a world in the balance.
"Guy Gavriel Kay's A Brightness Long Ago is a masterpiece; perhaps the finest work of one of the world's greatest living storytellers." Adam Weller, Fantasy Book Review
For centuries the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by a god known as the Raven. But in their hour of need, the Raven speaks nothing to its people. It is into this unrest that the warrior Eolo - aide to the true heir to the throne - arrives. In seeking to help his master reclaim his city, Eolo discovers that the Raven's Tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself... and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever.
"The Raven Tower is a magisterial tour de force of subverted narrative expectations that wrestles with what it means to find identity as a human, and as a god. Unlike anything being written, Ann Leckie will likely be remembered as a literary pioneer, and not as similar to someone else. A masterpiece of storytelling that leaves a willing reader humbled, The Raven Tower is quite simply the best book of the year – mighty, subtle, captivating, unputdownable."
In a land where three suns almost never set, a fledgling killer joins a school of assassins, seeking vengeance against the powers who destroyed her family.
Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia Corvere is barely able to escape her father's failed rebellion with her life. Alone and friendless, she hides in a city built from the bones of a dead god, hunted by the Senate and her father's former comrades. But her gift for speaking with the shadows leads her to the door of a retired killer, and a future she never imagined.
Now, a sixteen year old Mia is apprenticed to the deadliest flock of assassins in the entire Republic — the Red Church. Treachery and trials await her with the Church's halls, and to fail is to die. But if she survives to initiation, Mia will be inducted among the chosen of the Lady of Blessed Murder, and one step closer to the only thing she desires.
"A much deserved 10/10* from me. This is the best fantasy novel I have read in years, I shall be moving straight onto Godsgrave next."
Is the Living Blade real or just a legend? With it... Prince Bashan could win back his kingdom. Master Telen Diaz can free himself of the burden from his past. Owen Smith sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain untold knowledge... but for Noraya Smith, the Living Blade will bring nothing but suffering and sorrow.
"Touch of Iron is an adult fantasy that's stark, at times a little shocking and wonderfully written. I can't wait to read the second book in the series, On the Wheel."
Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen – from the President of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City – will fight for survival. In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth's last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity: Sister, who discovers a strange and transformative glass artefact in the destroyed Manhattan streets… Joshua Hutchins, the pro wrestler who takes refuge from the nuclear fallout at a Nebraska gas station… And Swan, a young girl possessing special powers, who travels alongside Josh to a Missouri town where healing and recovery can begin with Swan's gifts. But the ancient force behind earth's devastation is scouring the walking wounded for recruits for its relentless army, beginning with Swan herself...
"In a book of over 850 pages I never once found myself bored, I progressed through the book at a steady pace, reading every day until it was finished. I looked forward to reading it each evening as I cared about the characters and was easily able to forgive the weaknesses (I think McCammon is being a little too hard on himself) as it was all just so damn enjoyable (I know that enjoyable may not be the right word to use when describing reading about the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust, maybe gripping would be more suitable). And the mention of Stephen King is also interesting as Swan Song reads very much like a novel he could of written himself and has certain parallels with The Stand." Fantasy Book Review
The Red Queen is old but the kings of the Broken Empire fear her as they fear no other. Her grandson Jalan Kendeth is a coward, a cheat and a womaniser; and tenth in line to the throne. While his grandmother shapes the destiny of millions, Prince Jalan pursues his debauched pleasures. Until he gets entangled with Snorri ver Snagason, a huge Norse axe man, and dragged against his will to the icy north. In a journey across half the Broken Empire, Jalan flees minions of the Dead King, agrees to duel an upstart prince named Jorg Ancrath, and meets the ice witch, Skilfar, all the time seeking a way to part company with Snorri before the Norseman's quest leads them to face his enemies in the black fort on the edge of the Bitter Ice.
All the horrors of Hell stand between Snorri Ver Snagason and the rescue of his family, if indeed the dead can be rescued. For Jalan Kendeth getting back out alive and with Loki's Key is all that matters. Loki's creation can open any lock, any door, and it may also be the key to Jal's fortune back in the living world. Jal plans to return to the three Ws that have been the core of his idle and debauched life: wine, women, and wagering. Fate however has other, larger, plans... The Wheel of Osheim is turning ever faster and it will crack the world unless it's stopped. When the end of all things looms, and there's nowhere to run, even the worst coward must find new answers. Jal and Snorri face many dangers - from the corpse-hordes of the Dead King to the many mirrors of the Lady Blue; but in the end, fast or slow, the Wheel of Osheim will exert its power. In the end it's win or die.
"These books have everything - magic and sci-fi, humour and horror, truths and lies, and then some more lies. There is no unnecessary obfuscation of secrets within secrets behind secrets - the Red Queen's war is a rather transparent war that creates drama by putting characters in situations with many viable solutions, and not knowing which one the characters are going to pick. This trilogy is essential reading for all fantasy readers."
Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story.
Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math.
Roger and Dodger aren't exactly human, though they don't realise it. They aren't exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet.
Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him. Reed created Dodger and her brother. He's not their father. Not quite. But he has a plan: to raise the twins to the highest power, to ascend with them and claim their authority as his own.
Godhood is attainable. Pray it isn't attained.
"Alternate timelines, manifestations, Hands of Glory, alchemy, Doctrine of Ethos and immortality and and and GODDAMN. McGuire provides a clinic in storytelling with Middlegame. This is her magnum opus (so far!) It's magical... truly magical. I could not love it more!!!"
A genuinely original story, beautifully told. Susanna Clarke shows amazing intellect and imagination in creating this new world and it is a joy for the reader to immerse himself or herself in. This book is highly recommended and mainly for adults. It is a genuinely original and arresting story and will establish Susanna Clarke as one of the finest new authors of our generation.
Two magicians shall appear in England. The first shall fear me; the second shall long to behold me The year is 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war with Napoleon, and centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation's past. But scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell whose displays of magic send a thrill through the country. Proceeding to London, he raises a beautiful woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious, fussy Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician: the brilliant novice Jonathan Strange. Young, handsome and daring, Strange is the very opposite of Norrell. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men which overwhelms the one between England and France. And their own obsessions and secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine.
"An elegant and witty historical fantasy which deserves to be judged on its own (considerable) merit." Sunday Telegraph
On the day the world ends... Mau is on his way home from the Boys' Island. Soon he will be a man. And then the wave comes - a huge wave, dragging black night behind it and bringing a schooner which sails over and through the island rainforest. The village has gone. The Nation as it was has gone. Now there's just Mau, who wears barely anything, a trouserman girl who wears far too much, and an awful lot of big misunderstandings...
"In what can really only be called a tour de force by an author who is arguably the greatest living English novelist, Terry Pratchett has pulled out all the stops for his latest book, Nation. Pratchett is best known for his Discworld series of books, which stretch across a monstrous 36 books (of which the majority does well to score below 7 out of 10). However this time around, Pratchett has stepped off the Disc and into a parallel universe to our own, with honorable mentions to Einstein and Isaac Newton." Fantasy Book Review
Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey into good and evil, in a desolate world which frighteningly echoes our own.
In his first step towards the powerful and mysterious Dark Tower, Roland encounters an alluring woman named Alice, begins a friendship with Jake, a kid from New York, and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black.
"King's magnificent uberstory is finally complete... King's achievement is startling; his characters fresh... his plot sharply drawn... It is magic." Daily Express
At the Convent of Sweet Mercy young girls are raised to be killers. In a few the old bloods show, gifting talents rarely seen since the tribes beached their ships on Abeth. Sweet Mercy hones its novices' skills to deadly effect: it takes ten years to educate a Red Sister in the ways of blade and fist. But even the mistresses of sword and shadow don't truly understand what they have purchased when Nona Grey is brought to their halls as a bloodstained child of eight, falsely accused of murder: guilty of worse. Stolen from the shadow of the noose, Nona is sought by powerful enemies, and for good reason. Despite the security and isolation of the convent her secret and violent past will find her out. Beneath a dying sun that shines upon a crumbling empire, Nona Grey must come to terms with her demons and learn to become a deadly assassin if she is to survive...
"The finale of this story was utterly breathtaking. Nona is one of my favourite characters in fiction. Lawrence has created one of the most engaging fantasy worlds that my mind has allowed me to visit."
Many years of peace have passed in Maniyadoc, years of relative calm for the assassin Girton Club-Foot. Even the Forgetting Plague, which ravaged the rest of the kingdoms, seemed to pass them by. But now Rufra ap Vthyr eyes the vacant High-King's throne and will take his court to the capital, a rat's nest of intrigue and murder, where every enemy he has ever made will gather and the endgame of twenty years of politics and murder will be played out in his bid to become the King of all Kings.
Friends become enemies, enemies become friends and the god of death, Xus the Unseen, stands closer than ever - casting his shadow over everything most dear to Girton.
"Barker wrapped up this trilogy almost perfectly. There is a showdown of epic proportions which may decide the future of the Tired Lands and that was expertly played out. After that about forty pages remain to tie the knots and fill the gaps. Some epic action happens during this finale, however, I wish it would have been fleshed out a bit. One of the final showdowns seemed more of a ticking of a box to say that that plot arc had been finished as opposed to presenting the keen acute legendary battle of the ages that we could have witnessed between two fine warriors. That being said, this is one of the best fantasy trilogies I have ever read and I can't wait to see what RJ presents us next. As long as he knows in the future I need more Girton, even if he writes them for me and nobody else!"
"A Game of Thrones grabs hold and won't let go. It's brilliant." Robert Jordan
"I have only come across two authors who have come close to envisioning and successfully carrying out their literary creations to match Tolkien; Steven Erikson and George R. R. Martin." Fantasy Book Review
George R R Martin's glorious high fantasy tells the tragic story of treachery, greed and war that threatens the unity of the Seven Kingdoms south of the Wall. Martin unfolds with astonishing skill a tale of truly epic dimensions, thronged with memorable characters, a story of treachery and ambition, love and magic. Set in a fabulous world scarred by battle and catastrophe over 8000 years of recorded history, it tells of the deeds of men and women locked in the deadliest of conflicts and the terrible legacy they will leave their children. In the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. And in the bitter-cold, unliving lands beyond the Wall, a terrible winter gathers and the others - the undead, the neverborn, wildlings to whom the threat of the sword is nothing - make ready to descend on the realms of men. Fantasy literature has never shied away from grandeur, but the sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads... Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venemous they could eat the Borgias.
Duncton Wood is the moving love story of Bracken and Rebecca and the trials they must face and overcome to be as one. It is unfortunate that this work must be compared to Watership Down but that is the only book with which I can really compare it to in terms of story-line and excellence. This book is about moles and unlike anything you have ever read before. The animal kingdom is savage and survival of the fittest is a fact of life (or death). This is a book for adults and is at times as dark as it is uplifting. The book was first published in 1980 and has since become a best-selling novel. A story of courage, loyalty and the power of love... inspired by the shadows and light of England's most beautiful countryside.
"An absolute spell-binder, by Lord of the Rings out of Watership Down. I found it enchanting, compulsive reading... I am still haunted by its beauty." Magnus Magnusson
"Duncton Wood is a truly breathtaking and enchanting read that reminds us how savage yet full of love the animal kingdom truly is." Fantasy Book Review
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Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent times, the end of days when the dead roam and monsters haunt the night. All that's true enough, but there's something worse out there, in the dark. Much worse. From being a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg has the ability to master the living and the dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father's castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him.
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Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer; Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom; and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun.
The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns in the west. Everywhere, the emperor's armies are in retreat.
Nona faces the final challenges that must be overcome if she is to become a full sister in the order of her choice. But it seems unlikely that Nona and her friends will have time to earn a nun's habit before war is on their doorstep.
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A battle in which hearts will be broken, lovers lost, thrones burned.
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Still searching for answers, Alex arrives in New Haven tasked by her mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale's secret societies, well-known to be haunts of the future rich and powerful. But their occult activities are revealed to be more sinister and more extraordinary than she ever imagined...
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TET also known as Teacher Eligibility Test is a kind of qualifying competitive conducted by different states and Central Government of India. TET conducted by government is known as CTET and TET conducted by states is called other state TET. It was introduced in 2011 by Government of India and since then TET has been considered as the most crucial exam for those who want to pursue teaching as their career and wish to get selected at the post of teacher at an elementary and primary level in the schools governed by the state government. Every state conducts their own Teacher Eligibility Test. This test is mandatory for getting teaching jobs in state government schools from Class 1 to Class 8. Paper 1 is meant for teachers opting for Class 1 to Class 5 and Paper 2 for Class 6 to Class 8. This is a powerful exam, lot of competition is there. Every year around 7-10 lakhs teachers/candidates appear for Teaching Eligibility Test, but only few thousand clear the exam. This examination is about 150 marks and to clear this, candidate must score minimum 90 marks. At Gyan Mantra, we have experienced and qualified faculty having an excellent command over teaching students and shaping their career for their betterment and bright future. We provide complete package and coaching for TET exams in Noida and Ghaziabad.


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Are you looking for a discreet, modern smoking accessories with a feminine touch? Kristina Adduci is giving it to you at House of Puff.
Inspired by art and design, House of Puff is offering a highly edited selection of beautiful cannabis accessories designed specifically for women who view smoking as an opportunity to enhance their lifestyle.
Their signature product, the Lit Kit, a cheeky play on Kylie Jenner's Lip Kit, contains an artist-designed ceramic one-hitter called Le Pipe, rolling papers + crutch card, matches, a pocket-sized silicone herb container, and 'High Tide' candle made exclusively for House of Puff x Joya. All of the accessories come in a carrying case about the size of a makeup bag that says "High Functioning" on the outside.
The Lit Kit is must have for newbies and experienced smokers alike and makes the perfect gift.
Tell us about yourself, how did you come up with the idea for House of Puff? And, what attracted you to the cannabis industry?
I started House of Puff out of necessity. Ever try and buy a chic cannabis accessory? It's not easy.
Everything in this business is very male-centric in how it's designed, or it has a very industrial or "dead-head" vibe too it. For me, I was looking to create a product that spoke to who I was as a person. With a background in the arts, aesthetics are very important to me, so I wanted to create something I could leave out on my coffee table without feeling embarrassed to own it.
Cannabis has been part of my wellness routine for a long time, and I felt like the tools and accessories I was using made me like I was doing something harmful or illegal, not making me feel better. So I went and tried to fix that.
Who is your ideal audience? Who shops at House of Puff?
The 'Do It All' Woman is who we are trying to reach. Our customers are out there today as doctors or CEOs who are building their careers, they are entrepreneurs like ourselves trying to run a business, or they are moms focused on building their family, or maybe they're all of the above.
The fact is we find stoner culture is so passé. Women new to and potentially hesitant about cannabis want approachable, easy-to-use, and sophisticated smoking accessories. They want their accessories to reflect their sensibility and lifestyle: our products are discreet, sleekly-designed, and affordable.
That's who buys House of Puff. The woman who wants to enjoy cannabis but isn't focused on holding a flag up to say that's what she's all about, because she's about so much more.
Tell me more about House of Puff's signature product, the lit kit. I read it's a cheeky play on Kylie Jenner's Lip Kit.
Our lit kit was our first offering on House of Puff. It's the ideal set for both the seasoned and novice consumer. The Kit contains the entire suite of House of Puff products, including instructions for using Le Pipe and how to roll a joint, something I still haven't quite mastered. Our customers love the Lit Kit because it's an all-in-one introduction to the smoking experience. We made something that could feel complicated or confusing accessible, easy and fun. It makes for a great gift too.
Do you have to live in an adult-legal or medical state to order products?
I live in NYC, so it's still illegal recreationally but legal for medicinal purposes. Possession of cannabis has been decriminalized but not legalized. Hopefully, that will all change very soon.
In your opinion what is the biggest challenge in the cannabis industry right now, specifically for women? What motivates you to keep going?
Right now it's just about getting involved and having a more significant voice in the direction of how the cannabis will evolve from the fringes of acceptability to a mainstream staple of our lives.
You have to remember the historic counter-culture roots of cannabis really helped shaped initial perceptions of cannabis and if you think back to that time, it was a very much male-centric society. While society has become much more 'she-centric,' even over the last few years, the hang-ups we have as a society have prevented that expanding empowerment from reaching women in this business.
I really want to see this business become much more focused on what appeals to women. There will always be a place for the "Saturday's are for the boys" crowd, but let's not forget the plant we are all so enamored with is female.
Additionally, as a Puerto Rican woman, I'm motivated to help other women and people of color find their way into this industry. People of color and minorities are disproportionately affected by drug laws and now can't find their way into this industry, I'd love to play my part and help in any way I can.
How was cannabis introduced to your lifestyle? Do you have a favorite cannabis related story or memory?
I've suffered from a diagnosed anxiety disorder since I was 18. After taking prescriptions to treat my anxiety for years, I began to hate the way it made me feel, so a friend suggested I try cannabis and I never looked back.
One of my favorite cannabis memories was the first time I made brownies. I had NO idea what I was doing and made the rookie mistake of eating half the batch because it "wasn't kicking in." Needless to say, I woke up the next morning with brownie crumbs in bed with no recollection of what transpired, which apparently included walking the High Line with my husband and trying to convince I knew every constellation in the sky and that I was going to be an astronaut.
What's next for the House of Puff brand?
We're coming out with two new products very soon, which we are really excited about.
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I absolutely love radio, so when I was asked to come on Dash Radio's new show, The Hollywood Fixer, I just couldn't say no!
The Hollywood Fixer is hosted by the legend herself, Wendy Feldman. Don't know who Feldman is? [highlight]She's pretty much the real life Olivia Pope & Ray Donavan[/highlight] – she is a crisis manager and legal coach who has recently been in the press for her work with Real Housewife, Teresa Giudice. I'm sure you've seen her all over your TV screens on shows like The Insider, E! News, Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show, and Wendy Williams, just to name a few.
Wendy Feldman is the ultimate insider and she is absolutely amazing. It's refreshing to see someone genuinely care about their clients and their families. I had a great time on her show and loved visiting the Dash Radio studio! I definitely loved outing a certain Shahs of Sunset character, talking about the millenial generation, TV, and of course, listening to some crime talk.
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Awww - adorable! Congrats on the move! (p.s. a big YES on Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - my summer anthem album!) xoxoReplyDelete
That dog is too adorable! I love the color combo of your couch and pillow too :)ReplyDelete
too cute! glad the move went well!ReplyDelete
Hi Kate! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following ... your blog is darling!!! And your little Scout is the cutest!ReplyDelete
Good luck settling into your new dog-friendlier-digs! :)
what an adorable baby! can't wait to see more photos of your new cabin :)ReplyDelete
Oh my word...she couldn't be any cuter.ReplyDelete
Your puppy could pass for a stuffed animal. It breaks my heart.ReplyDelete
Congrats on a successful move! I've been meaning to give the Magnetic Zeros a listen (and now I will), but I'd wager that an album named "Home" is good moving-karma music.
Aw, I want a dog!ReplyDelete
The pictures come out like that with the Fuji Mini InstaMax Cam. I love it. :)
Thanks for all the sweet comments, ladies! I will post pictures of ze cabin as soon as I can unpack! Have a great week! xoReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 21, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Kate, I just got your message over at my blog and you are such a doll! And Scout! Oh, there are no words! I'm excited to find someone so close to me to follow back... maybe I'll find new adventures through your updates. <3 Andrea @ aaahndrea.blogspot.comReplyDelete
omigod with the dog.ReplyDelete
I also am looking forward to photos of the log cabin ;)
ditto what ESB said.ReplyDelete
woman, i want to squeeze her until she squeals. i can't stand it. if i can't have biscuit while we're over here then at least i can eat up pics of the dumplingette.
Scout is perfect. Our entire family is wanting a dog right now and yours is adorable!ReplyDelete
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With all our experience of working with tourism and leisure clients, Lathwell & Associates is often asked to design and produce bespoke maps to draw, engage and inform visitors. It's something our resident cartographer and illustrator, Andrew, greatly enjoys, being a keen walker and explorer himself. This summer's map design projects have kept him particularly busy.
One of our most exciting recent commissions was a giant map for EUROPARC Federation to display at the EUROPARC Conference 2018. The Federation represents hundreds of responsible authorities and thousands of Protected Areas in 36 countries, so the challenge was how to create something clear as well as compelling for delegates from all of the potential content. It tested our project management as well as design skills the max, but the results - and client praise - were worth it.
Meanwhile, the Council for British Archaeology commissioned us to design and produce a 16-page booklet for the Young Archaeologists' Club, to document the aspiring archaeologists' best finds in Bainbridge. Once known as 'Virosidumone', this village is one of the longest established settlements in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and was an important centre during Roman times, so is a veritable treasure trove of ancient, interesting and important artefacts. We operated under the critical eye of the mini-Lathwell Associates, who - we were relieved to hear - judged the booklet 'a fascinating read!'
Yet another commission came from the nearby Solway Coast AONB. This project involved the production of 12 maps of the Area's Reserves for a major new interactive display in its Visitor Centre. Having walked and photographed the area extensively just a few months earlier for a previous project, Andrew was delighted to retrace some of his steps on the screen, and commit the area to maps that will help others enjoy the stunning countryside, too.


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Trattoria Doppio Zero
Trattoria Doppio Zero
G/F, The Pemberton
22 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan
+852 2851 0682
As a new comer to Hong Kong, I am glad that I followed a group of Instagrammers so I know where to eat! Heehee! I have constantly seen food porn of Trattoria Doppio Zero, so I begged Esky to visit with me.
When mentioned that I am pregnant, they kindly organise a really really comfy booth for me to sit in. So nice of them ^^
We started off with the truffled fried oyster ($48 each). I am so glad that they offered cooked oyster- I have had oysters for ages!!! However, I found the oyster not super duper fresh and I couldn't really taste the truffle in the aioli. It was good, but not really that sensational.
Esky ordered the prime beef carpaccio with sea urchin $138 while I looked on :,(. It looked fantastic and Esky said it was delicious.
Roasted bone marrow was next, served with grilled focaccia and onion jam $128. I don't really care for the onion jam, but the bone marrow was melt in your mouth delightful.
I have been eyeing on this sea urchin pasta ($228 fora main size portion)for ever. Normally it comes with crab roe, but because I am pregnant and the roe is not cooked I had to sadly omit it 😦
Sadly, it wasn't as good as I expected. To put it nicely, the flavours were really subtle. Too subtle. It needed a good pinch of salt. The tarragon flavours overpowered the dish as well, it had this licorice flavour I didn't really like. The pasta was fully coated with sea urchin, but I really couldn't taste the sea urchin at all, it just made the pasta really gluggy.
Esky ordered the tiger prawns with polenta fries $328 which he said the prawns were ok but slightly undercooked. We both really liked the polenta fries though!
We ordered oyster mushroom and brocolini as sides ($78 for 2). The oyster mushroom was supposed to be mixed with anchovies, but I certainly couldn't taste the anchovies. The brocolini was pretty yummy though.
Overall, perhaps I am used to fantastic western food in Melbourne, I wasn't that impressed with Tattoria Doppio Zero. I wish I could say I love it, but really I don't know whether I would visit again considering there are so many yummy food in Hong Kong. 5.5/10


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Rock 'n Roll Villa is a luxurious contemporary villa with a Rock 'n Roll twist. The unique location of the villa at the highest point of Rif St Marie, offers the best possible views on the island of Curacao. Something that you will enjoy endlessly during your stay.
This majestic and spacious 12-person villa is perfectly built for the Caribbean climate with her always present trade winds cooling down the villa naturally. Around the porches and terrace you will be amazed by the view over the Caribbean Sea from all sides. At the backside of this villa, after walking a short walk through a nicely laid path over the cliffs, you will see the entire inland lake; a mountainous nature area where the sea enters and heads towards the salt pans of Jan Kok. Few houses offer a beautiful double view like this!
Upon entering the villa, you will immediately see the colorful courtyard garden that separates the bedroom area from the open living room. The adjacent spacious open kitchen has direct connection to the porch and the large outdoor dining table.
Around the courtyard garden all 6 bedrooms are situated. The master bedroom will offer you direct access to the porch and swimming pool. All bedrooms have their own outdoor terrace where you can quietly retreat.
Every bedroom is equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans. The windows and doors have an authentic shutter system which makes the climate great for sleeping on the cooling trade winds. The total living area measures 715 m2.
This 12-person villa is equipped with all contemporary facilities, as double doors American fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, telephone, Sonos sound system and of course Wi-Fi in all areas of the villa. For your convenience housekeeping and laundry service are included.
On the porch at the front side you will find the spacious pool deck with large pool. This is a lovely place where you can dine, BBQ and relax on the sun loungers in the sun or the shade. The palapa near the pool is a nice shady lounge area where you can enjoy the great view and the sunset while enjoying a cool drink.
On the ground floor you will find our fitness room which is at your disposal during your stay. Please feel free to take our mountain bikes for a challenging ride through the hilly surroundings.
The villa has deliberately been set up as ecologically as possible. There is solar energy, recycled rainwater and no chemicals are used in the pool.
Rock 'n Roll Villa is located at Rif St Marie in a beautiful secured resort on Banda Abou. The park offers 24/7 surveillance and is close to many popular beaches with beautiful diving and snorkelling locations. Directly ocean front you find a well-kept beach with umbrellas, spa with massage parlour, the popular restaurant Karakter open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a dive shop and Rooftop Terrace Bar Coral. The surroundings offer a lot of luxury, space and nature.
4 Bathroom, 6 Bedroom, 1 Dining-Room, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, 1 Toilet
Sleeping1 Baby crib, Bed linen, 5 King bed, 2 Single bed
CookingChild's high chair, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Grill, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Spices, Toaster
Heating/CoolingAir conditioning
OutsidePrivate Terrace
EntertainmentWireless Broadband Internet, Stereo system, Telephone, TV (Cable)
LivingRoomCeiling fan
SanitaryHair dryer, Essentials, Shower, Towel-set, Washbasin
LaundryBathroom & Laundry, Iron & Board, Washing machine
MiscellaneousDoorman, First aid kit, Safe, Vacuum cleaner
ParkingParking Included
Spa & GymPrivate Fitness-Room, Unheated Outdoor swimming pool
OutsideCharcoal grill BBQ, Deck chairs, Bicycles, Private Garden, Gated-Community


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Encouraging Children to Ask Questions?
Some days the questions and speculations start before my first cup of tea! Buggle seems to set himself engineering problems in his sleep and Bull is in the categorization phase and wants to know: ?Is it morning?? ?Is it a … Continue reading
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