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We are locally dedicated with international scale.
Our Client Director Gurminder Sagoo, shares his insights about the future of placemaking...
How do we ensure that what we do now, does not limit us in respect of what changes might be around the corner, whether that be in 5, 10 or 50 years?
Globally, our industry has successfully recreated spaces time and time again to meet user trends. The best places are those that have adapted to change, not being constrained or limited by short-sighted planning, architecture or engineering.
We need to consider what makes a great place and how this place relates to and meets the needs of it's user? We need to look at simple and obvious factors like green space, experiences, and what drives authentic community relationships. We need to consider how we help people to work, live and thrive in way that suits their individual needs.
For example, what makes a vibrant commercial district? Office workers need more than office space; they need the urban realm, a place to take time out, to eat and to socialise, these districts should not become ghost towns at 6 pm.
Great commercial districts are just that, districts with many key ingredients, not just iconic buildings with a sole single 'use' but instead a weave of different 'uses' where people can live and thrive amongst the backdrop of commercial dominance.
Connection is key to the success of placemaking – we cannot simply build a place and expect people to come – they need a way to get there! Considering how a city connects itself and ensuring that mobility facilitates the living and working choices that people make is essential. Our citizens need to have choices, the decision of whether they live in the city or out in suburbia needs to be theirs, their proximity to work, schools and healthcare needs to be a choice in which mobility options are easy to factor in.
Technology underpins great cities. We need to promote the use of technology as an enabler, designing our spaces to keep up with it's pace of change, whether that's accommodating autonomous transport, smart buildings or adapting our spaces for the use of mobile technology. No longer are we reliant on printed timetables, or city guides we have access to technology and information right in the palm of our hands.
Finally, great cities are underpinned by world-class urban systems, access to clean water, power and treatment of the waste we create.
Understanding what makes a great place allowed our team to look at best practice from across the globe and create a Global Future Cities Index which measured a total of 21 metrics against 24 participating Global Cities – a total of 504 data points.
These data points were organised into four categories, Places, Mobility, Technology and Urban Systems which allowed our analysists to look at Global Cities from different angles, through different lenses and ultimately to develop a ranking of Global Cities.
In creating the index we discovered some interesting ingredients in placemaking. In some cases the results were apparent and obvious, we all know Stockholm and Copenhagen are world class when it comes to pedestrian and cycling activity but in some cases the results were not so obvious, for example, it was great to see Dubai outrank every city globally when it comes to using mobile technology.
The review of global cities highlighted that planning and time are required to create great places. Copenhagen is recognised as world leading, yet their 5 Finger Plan was developed in the 1940s taking 60 years to create a great place.
The index also recognised that whilst public realm and urban green spaces are the glue that create vibrant communities. In Vancouver, plazas, publicly accessible urban waterfronts and walkable streetscapes, enhance the City's liveability and character. This helps to attract talent, retain residents and foster economic growth.
Overall the future of our cities will rely on a people centric approach, creating spaces in which our friends, families and neighbours can thrive whilst recognising that the needs of our communities will change at a pace that has never been experienced before. Designing spaces that are resilient to change, adaptable to ever evolving technology and conscious of the need for human connection is essential.
To read more about the global cities index visit https://www.wsp-futurecities.com
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Term Sheet — Friday, June 9
Good morning. A pair of Friday fundraising scoops for you…
Unicorn watch: Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design services, is close to finalizing a new $400 million round of funding that values the company at around $4 billion, according to a company spokesperson. The filings were uncovered by Equidate, a platform for trading stock in private companies.
Fortune first reported that Houzz was raising a large new round of funding in April. At the time, the company had been talking to investors about raising as much as $500 million at a valuation that could top $5 billion.
A Houzz spokesperson would not elaborate on the source of the funding.
In this round, Houzz's share price increases from $7.49 per share to $11.28 per share. Extrapolating that price from Houzz's $2.3 billion valuation (excluding the capital raised) gives the company a valuation between $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion. Assuming the company will increase its employee option pool with this round brings the company's approximate valuation to $4 billion, not counting the capital raised, an Equidate analysis shows.
Founded in 2009 by Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen, Houzz has raised $213 million in funding prior to this new round. The Palo Alto-based company's latest round, a $165 million Series D in late 2014 led by Sequoia Capital, valued it at $2.3 billion.
PE in VC's clothing: Vista Equity Partners is leading a large new round of funding in Upside, a New York-based business travel startup founded by Priceline founder Jay Walker, according to sources familiar with the situation.
The $100 million round values Uptake at around $600 million, sources say. In January Upside raised $50 million in funding from Leucadia National and Red Ventures. That round valued the company at $200 million. An Upside representative declined to comment.
Fortune recently interviewed Walker, who explained the company's business model:
We buy travel at wholesale using private deals. Airlines and hotels are willing to discount to get the business traveler in part because they can substitute that business traveler for a less valuable leisure traveler in our system. So the suppliers say, "As long as I don't have to reveal the discount, I will give it to you." This isn't a unique idea—they give companies like IBM and GE discounts, too. But you and I can't buy at those rates. So we accomplish that by packaging. By selling your air and hotel together, we can pass 90% of that discount along. We make our margin that way. Say a flight's $1,000—we might buy it for $850 and sell it for $900.
That satisfies the sellers and the employer. But what about the traveler? … The business traveler wants to maximize comfort and convenience within the limits allowed by their employer. So we pass part of the discount to the employer and part to the traveler, in the form of free gift cards, as a thank you. Notice this doesn't change our profit margins. We've aligned interests. So we can make more money if we can show you how to spend less with our preferred providers, where we have a much better deal.
M&A: L'Oréal has agreed to sell The Body Shop, its ailing personal care chain of stores, for €1 billion ($1.1 billion) to Natura Cosméticos. The company acquired the chain from its owners 11 years ago for £652 million ($1.14 billion).
In March I asked CEO Jean-Paul Agon about the asset, which L'Oréal had put up for sale in February. I noted that he was bullish about The Body Shop just a few years ago. What changed?
Jean-Paul Agon: We tried and tried and tried. And maybe in this case we are being too loyal to the brand's spirit. Because we didn't want to change too much, in fact, we didn't change enough. This is always a difficult balance. You have to evolve, but also be respectful to brands. We really put in our best efforts for 10 years. I still think it's a beautiful brand with great awareness everywhere in the world, but maybe someone else can do something better with it.
Fortune: It's surprising, given that the Body Shop's whole ethos of natural, eco-friendly products has become more relevant and mainstream in the past 10 years.
Agon: That's true. But maybe also because it has become more mainstream, it's less unique. There is always a flip side.
Today in Uber: More bad culture stuff….
…and an acqui-hire deal for Luxe, the San Francisco-based parking app which employs 65 people, WSJ reports. Luxe had raised $75 million from the following new Uber shareholders: Hertz, Venrock, Acecap, BoxGroup, Cherubic Ventures, Data Collective, Eniac Ventures and GV.
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• Wavecell, a Singapore-based cloud communications platform, raised $8.15 million in Series B funding. Qualgro and MDI Ventures led the round, and were joined by investors including Wavemaker Partners.
• Tractable, a San Francisco and London-based deep learning company focused on computer vision, raised $8 million in Series A funding. Ignition Partners led the round, and was joined by investors including Zetta Venture Partners.
• Packagd, a San Francisco-based mobile e-commerce platform focused on "unboxing" videos, raised $6 million in Series A funding. Forerunner Ventures and GV led the round. Read more at Fortune.
• Happy Plugs, a Sweden-based headphone company, raised €6 million ($6.7 million) from Scope, according to Tech.eu. Read more.
• Carsome, a Malaysia-based consumer-to-retail used car platform, raised $6 million in funding. Gobi Partners led the round, and was joined by investors including Lumia Capital, Innoven, 500 Startups and Spiral Ventures.
• Shedul, a scheduling platform for the the salon and spa industry with offices in Dubai and Warsaw, raised $6 million in funding. Dubai's Middle East Venture Partners led the round, and was joined by BECO Capital and Lumia Capital. Read more.
• Cognata, an Israel-based simulation engine for autonomous vehicle developers, raised $5 million in funding. Investors include Emerge, Maniv Mobility, and Airbus Ventures.
• SimpliField, a Paris-based SaaS solution for shops, raised $4 million in seed funding. Investors include Runa Capital, CapHorn, and 50 Partners Capital. Read more.
• Spektral, a Denmark-based visual effects company, raised $2.8 million in funding. Investors include Litecap and Amp Ventures, according to TechCrunch. Read more.
• CityMD, a New York-based urgent care provider, raised funding of an undisclosed amount from Warburg Pincus.
• Canalyst, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based equity research technology provider for institutional finance professionals, raised funding of an undisclosed amount from WorldQuant Ventures.
• Conga, a Colorado-based provider of sales and business productivity solutions, raised funding of an undisclosed amount from Salesforce Ventures.
• Daily Harvest, a New York-based direct-to-consumer superfood delivery platform, raised funding of an undisclosed amount from investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Serena Williams, Collaborative Fund, WME Ventures, 14W, and Rubicon Venture Capital. Read more at Fortune.
• Platelet Biogenesis, a Chestnut Hill, Mass.-based biotechnology company, raised $10 million in Series A funding. Qiming led the round, and was joined by investors including Vivo Capital, VI Ventures, Adena Partners and eCoast Angels.
• ECN Capital Corp agreed to acquire Service Finance Company, a Boca Raton, Fla.-based financing solutions provider backed by Flexpoint Ford, for C$410 million ($304 million) in cash. Read more.
• Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec invested $100 million in AvidXchange, a Charlotte, N.C.-based provider of payment automation solutions. The investment was part of a $300 million funding round with contributions from Mastercard, Temasek and Peter Thiel.
• TA Associates made an investment of an undisclosed amount in Biocomposites, a U.K.-based maker of calcium compound biologics.
• Sovos Brands, which is backed by Advent International, agreed to acquire Rao's Specialty Foods Inc, a New York-based producer of pasta sauce. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
• Worley Claims Services, which is backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, acquired Apex Claims Service of New England, a Westfield, Mass.-based provider of daily and catastrophe commercial and residential property claims. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
• Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) received takeover approaches led by private equity firms Onex and Brookfield Asset Management but is moving ahead with plans to stay independent, according to Reuters. Read more.
• Digital Realty Trust agreed to acquire fellow data center operator DuPont Fabros Technology (NYSE:DFT) in a $7.6 billion deal, according to Reuters. The $63.60 per share offer represents a premium of 14.9% to DuPont Fabros' close. Read more.
• Yahoo (Nasdaq:YHOO) shareholders approved the company's pending sale of its core internet business to Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) for $4.48 billion, according to Reuters. Read more.
• L'Oreal (ENXTPA:OR) has started exclusive talks to sell its The Body Shop business to Brazilian make-up company Natura Cosmeticos (BOVESPA:NATU3) in a possible 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) deal.
• Sirius XM Holdings (Nasdaq:SIRI) will invest $480 million in Pandora Media (NYSE:P), an online music platform. This situation is developing. Read more at Fortune.
• SoftBank Group Corp (TSE:9984) will acquire Boston Dynamics and Schaft, two companies that manufacture walking robots, from Alphabet (Nasdaq:GOOGL). Financial terms weren't disclosed. Read more.
• Bain Capital is replacing rival KKR & Co in a Japanese government-led consortium bidding for Toshiba Corp's (TSE:6502) chip unit, according to Reuters. Bain would be a minority investor in the consortium. Read more.
• Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) is exploring a potential "going private transaction" that would involve the acquisition of 100% of Nordstrom's outstanding shares. Read more at Fortune.
• Tivity Health, a Franklin, Tenn.-based provider of fitness and health improvement programs, is considering a potential sale after receiving takeover interest from private equity firms, according to Reuters. Read more.
Emaar Properties, a Dubai-based company that built the world's tallest tower, plans to launch the IPO of its real estate development business in by November, according to Emaar chairman Mohamed Alabbar as reported by Reuters. Emaar said earlier this week that it would offer about 30% of that business. The IPO will be the largest on the Dubai markets in two and a half years, when Emaar Properties listed its shopping mall and retail subsidiary, Emaar Malls. That business was valued at $10.27 billion, or 37.7 billion dirhams, according to Reuters.
• WeWork,a New York-based co-working startup, acquired Fieldlens, a New York-based mobile communication system for the construction industry. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Fieldlens raised more than $12 million in venture funding from investors including Borealis Ventures, SoftBank Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Moderne Ventures, and Primary Venture Partners. Read more.
• PAI Partners is in talks to sell its majority stake in DomusVi, an operator of nursing homes with offices in Spain, France, and China, to Intermediate Capital Group and Sagesse Retraite Santé. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
• Uber is in advanced talks to acquire much of the engineering team from Luxe Valet, a San Francisco-based on-demand parking and valet service provider, according to The Wall Street Journal. Luxe raised more than $75 million in venture funding from Acecap, BoxGroup, Data Collective, Eniac Ventures, Foundation Capital, Hertz, Venrock, and GV. Read more.
• Blackstone Group, a New York-based investment firm, raised €7.8 billion ($8.7 billion) for its Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe V, a real estate fund that focuses on property-related transactions in Europe.
• Adelis Equity Partners, a Sweden-based private equity firm, raised $595.8 million for its second buyout fund, Adelis Equity Partners Fund II.
• Castle Creek Capital Partners, a Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.-based alternative asset management firm, raised more than $267 million for its sixth fund.
• The Geekdom Fund, a San Antonio, Texas-based venture capital fund, raised $20 million for a second venture fund.
• Christer Wiberg, Taus Wolfsberg and Christer Johansson joined Alvarez & Marsal as managing directors.
• Dylan Morris joined CRV as a general partner. Previously, Morris was at Innovation Endeavors and Integrated Plasmonics.
• Scott Leffler joined Gemspring Capital as a senior associate. Previously, Leffler was at Cerberus Capital Management.
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Celebrating Toyota History at Toyota South
At Toyota South, we are very proud of Toyota history. While some people may know that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., was formed in the United States about 59 years ago, few people may know that the company already had years of building innovative vehicles prior to establishing itself on these shores. Today, the Toyota brand has well established itself as a maker of reliable vehicles and it is one of the reasons why we are so proud to be the go-to Toyota car dealership serving the Winchester, KY, and Berea, KY area.
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. was established in 1937 in Japan. While they are most famous for their innovative automobiles, the company actually started in the loom business building non-stop shuttle change type automatic looms. It was in 1929 when the founder's son traveled to Europe to investigate automobiles and gasoline-powered engines that the idea for building automobiles was born. Over the next few decades, the company focused on building innovative and efficient automobiles. As their popularity grew, the automaker established its U.S.A. operations in 1957. Finding success with the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser model and the Toyota Corona, more Americans began to discover the quality and reliability of Toyota products. By 1967, the Toyota brand had become the third-best-selling import brand in the United States. Good wasn't good enough and the automaker continued to invent new models to introduce to the public. The thrifty Toyota Corolla was introduced in 1968 and was a huge success with American drivers. The success of the Toyota Corolla lead the company to become the number one import brand in the United States by the end of 1975.
Throughout the next few decades, the brand continued to pioneer new technology and introduce reliable, efficient, innovative new Toyota vehicles. Some models have been phased out of production, like the Toyota Corona, but others, like the Toyota Corolla, have remained in production for one simple reason—it has proven its worth to drivers. Since its introduction in 1968, the Toyota Corolla has since become the world's all-time best-selling passenger car, with over 30 million sold in more than 140 countries. The Toyota Camry launched in 1986 and by 1997 had earned the title of the No.1-selling passenger car in America. In 1998, the company launched its first full-sized pickup, the Toyota Tundra, which has since won numerous awards over the years. One of the biggest automobile innovations came at the start of the new millennium with the launch of the Toyota Prius—the world's first mass-produced gas/electric hybrid car. Through improvements of conventional technology, as well as pioneering efforts of the application of new technologies, the Toyota brand took great steps to develop eco-cars which helped, and continue to help, us become a low carbon society.
The company has continued to establish itself has an innovator in the automobile industry. With over 75 years of automobile building experience, the Toyota brand continues to push the boundaries of car technology and engineering and build quality vehicles that are reliable, novel, and deliver excellent performance. At Toyota South, we are proud to sell the Toyota brand and feel great satisfaction in helping our Lexington, KYarea customers find the perfect Toyota vehicle from our Toyota showroom to fit their needs and lifestyle. If you are looking for a Toyota dealership near me, look no further than Toyota South. We hope to see you soon.


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The saddle is among the most important pieces of horse riding, so there are lots of things to remember when choosing horse saddles for sale. First, the riding design should be recognized. Generally, the saddles are of English or Western types but the other types of saddles are also available such as polo, dressage, jumping, and racing. In English riding, the rider holds one reign in every hand and tells the horse to turn by lightly pulling one reign, which uses pressure to a bit in the horses mouth. You can click here to get recent updates about horse riding saddles.
Western-design riders hold both reigns in a single hand and tell the horse to turn by transferring their weight or placing the reigns against the horses neck. The western ones are bigger and heavier than English saddles and were initially intended for hard-riding cowboys. The riders weight is distributed equally across the horses back, allowing the horse and rider to be comfortable on long rides.
Dressage saddles permit the riders leg as well as the horse to get the most contact. The flaps are cut straight and narrow and these saddles have a distinct cut than an English saddle.
For jumping, a hunt seat saddle is used. This saddle was initially made for fox hunting and it affords the rider a better standing for jumping. Horse racing needs a flat racing saddle. All these are really lightweight and have really short stirrups so the rider can lean forwards as far as possible.


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Woo, it's finally autumn again! Autumn and winter are my favorite seasons, especially for fashion. It is so nice to be able to wrap up in a bunch of layers and get all cosy. It still isn't that cold in England so I picked a few things that I think would work perfectly for a "slight chill in the air weather" but could also be layered for the upcoming months. I'm trying to not spend that much money on clothes this season so it was very fun to "shop" for this post and pretend like I was buying stuff!
My favorites are the NYX lipstick, New Look bomber jacket, and the Topshop swing tee!
NYX // Butter Lipstick Pops
ASOS // Pink Boble Beanie
H&M // Cat Backpack
New Look // Lattice Crop Top
New Look // White Wrap Top
New Look // Pale Blue Jumper
Topshop // Petite Poppy Lace Up Dress
New Look // Burgundy Bomber Jacket
Topshop // Orange Swing Tee
I might have to treat myself next pay day and get my three favorite things!
Do you have your eye on anything in particular this upcoming season?
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As the matchups for the NFL's conference championship games are now set, fans and brokers alike are keeping a watchful eye on ticket prices for Super Bowl XLVIII, which is 20 days away.
What makes this year's ticket market different is that the game's location and the weather will have as much to do with the resale prices as will the fan bases of the teams playing in the game.
Location, as in the individual and corporate wealth that exists in the area, and fear of bad winter weather in the first cold-weather Super Bowl are why suites have commanded premiums of $350,000 each. But those who can't afford cover and heat, and instead have a cold seat, might help to deflate a market that is on pace to set Super Bowl ticket-market records.
The median price paid on StubHub for a Super Bowl ticket this year is $3,404. That's 56 percent higher than last year's final median price ($2,172) and 36 percent higher than the price paid on the ticket-resale site two years before for Super Bowl XLVI ($2,500).
"The biggest player in determining the price of Super Bowl tickets won't be [Colin] Kaepernick, [Russell] Wilson, [Tom] Brady or [Peyton] Manning, but Mother Nature," said Patrick Ryan, co-owner of The Ticket Experience, a Houston-based brokerage. "Right now, I don't need any more people giving me their two cents. I need the best meteorologist."
Three of four meteorologists on AccuWeather's Super Bowl weather-prediction site WillItSnow.com say it will snow on Feb. 2, the day of the Super Bowl.
A last-minute snow forecast likely would cause prices to drop for well-heeled New Yorkers, but the market will be further exposed to more last-minute activity, brokers say, if the New England Patriots are playing.
"Patriots fans will make the call if they want to go because they're within driving distance," said Tom Patania, president and CEO of New Jersey-based Select-A-Ticket, which was selling upper-level seats Monday for $2,850 and lower-level seats for $3,750. "Fans of the other team will have to start making decisions next Monday."
Patania agrees with the sentiment that no team that is left will sink or raise the market more than people in the New York area will.
"Let's say a local brewing company has tickets and decides, based on the weather forecast, that they'd rather sell the seats for $6,000 to save for their kid's education or go to the Bahamas and don't want to sit in the bad weather," Patania said. "That can affect the marketplace."
Despite the already high price being paid to sit in MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, it's possible that the ticket becomes even more expensive in the coming days.
"New York City has almost 400,000 millionaires, which is three times more than the next U.S. city," Ryan said. "And that doesn't even account for all the people that have residences in New York City but don't report income there. There's plenty of money for them to spend to see a Super Bowl on their home turf."


text: Emerson's Arrival June 22, 2017 Stephanie Capps Janessa & Rea have a simple love story. Meet, fall in love, get married and have a baby. But of course, we know that in every relationship, things aren't always that easy. All of their steps were more complicated than most, but their love stood strong. That love was so clear through the 24 hours (give or take) of labor they went through to meet their daughter.I am still in awe of Janessa's strength and feel beyond honored to have been able to walk this journey with them as their doula, and document it as their birth photographer. If you've never experienced Suki's herbs, just know that they are the worst, but also, they work! Above you will see the legs of Rea's sister. She was also part of the team. And I REALLY appreciate her snapping the photo below! Notice what Janessa is doing in the picture below...EATING! As a doula, I strongly encourage moms to eat during labor. I am so thankful that Baby & Co. is focused on maternal care and understands the importance of moms eating during labor. Hello?? They need energy! Speaking of Baby & Co., their midwives are amazing! They use their hands and have experience. I was amazed that Aundrea knew exactly what to do to help Janessa's labor to progress. So much wisdom with these ladies! By this point in labor, Janessa was exhausted, but she never complained. She never uttered "I can't do this anymore" or "I'm too tired to do this". She just persisted in strength.Beautiful and amazing strength. and she pushed out her baby The moment that you did it. You accomplished something big.And the reward is in your arms. With every couple, I am grateful that they allowed me into their space. This one was especially meaningful to me because it was the same place, same room, where I delivered my daughter. This was also my first birthing center birth fully unmedicated. So to me, the 24 hours with them was, exactly as it should be, a Sacred Space.


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Defensive back Chris Steele, the highest-ranked Florida signee in the Class of 2019, has entered the transfer portal.
He graduated early from prep powerhouse St. John Bosco in Bellflower, Calif., to enroll in school in January but apparently wants out of coach Dan Mullen's program.
Zach Abolverdi of Gator Sports reported Thursday that Steele and his parents were unhappy that Mullen didn't reassign Steele immediately to a new dorm room when he asked for the move soon after arriving on campus. He apparently was uncomfortable sharing a room with quarterback Jalon Jones, another early entrant.
Jones, also a four-star recruit, left the school after being accused of the sexual battery of two women. The allegations stem from two incidents that allegedly occurred about 30 minutes apart on April 6.
A high school All-American, Steele was the No. 5 cornerback and the nation's No. 42 overall prospect in the class, according to the 247Sports composite. He had worked with the No. 1 defense in spring drills.


text: It's been the warmest November ever, but Toronto had the first taste of winter in the form of light flurries. Which means I will need to find ways to shoot indoors, because cold. I hate the cold. In the meantime, here's a shot of Christie Pits while the temps were still in the double digits.


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Hi, I'm Beth!
"Don't dig up in doubt what you planted in faith."
- Elisabeth Elliot
When I started my journey as an entrepreneur there were so many things that scared me about the future, especially if the investment I was making into my business was going to pay off. I think we all have these fears!
Today I work with fascinating clients who run businesses I truly believe in. I help them make smart decisions about advertising, build compelling ads that resonate with their target audience, and pull it all together with clear and effective marketing strategy.
Making a Lead Magnet (Opt-in / Content Upgrade / Freebie) from Start to Finish
A Lead Magnet goes by many names, but the gist is you are offering something of value in exchange for a person's contact information. Don't confuse a Lead Magnet with your free public content like a blog post or social media post, because it is in fact, not free. You are asking for something that…Keep Reading!
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You might have heard that Facebook Ads are only worth it if you can spend large amounts of money on a regular basis, or that people poured hundreds or thousands of dollars down the drain on a campaign that didn't work. But if you are smart about your expectations and diligent in your monitoring and…Keep Reading!
Placing the Facebook Pixel on Your WordPress Website
I have a terrible confession to make. When I was going through the process for this blog post, I realized that I, myself, have not placed my Facebook pixel on my website. Shame on me. Doing this is vitally important if you ever want to use ads for your business, because that Facebook pixel is…Keep Reading!
Is Your Business Ready for Facebook Ads – Creating a Value Ladder
The questions I get most often with business owners all stem around a lack of real knowledge of what Facebook ads or Instagram ads can do, how they can help, and if they are ready to try them yet. Most people have seen Facebook ads all over their newsfeed from marketers who are saying they…Keep Reading!


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A recent article on the UK Metro website stirred up some controversy by featuring a woman who feeds her dogs an exclusively plant-based diet.
26-year vegetarian Paula decided to go vegan in March of 2016. As she continued down the path of veganism, she began to get increasingly bothered by feeding her dogs meat. She started to research the topic of vegan dogs online and was excited when she discovered that dogs are omnivores and don't need to eat meat.
According to the Metro, Paula home cooks her dogs' food and he's a true veggie lover: "[My dog] Tommy always liked vegetables anyway. I did it gradually at first, introducing more fruit and vegetables, and there were no problems at all. After just a couple of weeks they were vegan too."
Her pups' favorite foods? "They really like to snack on kidney beans, and crunchy things like carrots are really good for their teeth...They eat a lot of raw veg – they'll eat it up. They really like sweet potato and have loads of green vegetables, fruit and beans."
The article also includes a poll where readers can weigh in on if dogs "should be given a vegan diet." Currently, the poll shows over 50% of readers disagree with a vegan diet for dogs.
The topic of feeding dogs a meatless diet is definitely not without controversy, but here at v-dog, we've seen thousands thrive on our 100% complete vegan food since 2005.
Please note: It is important to ensure your dog's diet is a complete diet. Always consult your veterinarian before making any major changes to your pup's diet.
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Additional Science/Links on Vegan Dogs
Sprint Racing Huskies Thrive on Meat-free Diet
Dog's dinner was key to domestication (Nature Journal)
Veterinarians approve a meat-free diet for dogs: link
D.V.M. Armaiti May on Vegan diets for Dogs: video link
Vegan Dog Videos
Senior (vegan) Whippet Sprints at the Beach
Dogs Go Cray Cray for Cauliflower
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DVV 450D6/F400 smoke extr. fan
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The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing a Lexington, Ky., biotech company to release mosquitoes infected with bacteria called Wolbachia pipientis to help prevent the spread of certain diseases like Zika and yellow fever, according to Newsweek.
The company, MosquitoMate, uses the infected males to target the Asian tiger mosquito -- Aedes albopictus -- responsible for spreading those diseases and others, the article states.
The theory goes that when the infected male skeeters mate with the females in the wild, the fertilized eggs won't hatch, thus decreasing the population.
There are 20 states approved for the release.
Source: PCT Online


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This article discusses a simmering feud among five of the most prominent economists in the world (two of them Nobel Laureates). It was prompted by the August 8, 2013 article by Raghuram Rajan, who has just been selected to run India's Central Bank, entitled: "The Paranoid Style in Economics." (Note: I have deliberately "buried the lead" in my last section.)
The personalities involved have a great deal to do with the feud, but as Paul Krugman wrote on May 23, 2013, "It's Not About You."
I will ignore the personalities and discuss what it is about -- economic policies that continue to cause devastating harm to the public all over the globe. Krugman and Joe Stiglitz are critics of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) imposition of austerity as a cure for severe recessions. Ken Rogoff, Carmen Reinhart, and Rajan were the leading economists at the IMF who championed the imposition of austerity.
Round One: Rogoff v. Stiglitz
The original feud was most famously between Stiglitz and Rogoff. Stiglitz, who led the movement at the World Bank to throw off its support for austerity, memorably claimed that IMF was staffed with "third rate" economists. Rogoff famously blasted Stiglitz in a July 2, 2002, "open letter" (only months after Stiglitz was made a Laureate) that, inter alia, referred to him as a "loose cannon" who had "slandered" the IMF staff, slammed him for refusing to "admit to having been even slightly wrong about a major real world problem," suggested he was so arrogant that he doubted that Paul Volcker was "really smart," admitted that Stiglitz had a few ideas with which the IMF would "generally agree" because most of them were "old hat," described Stiglitz's most recent book as "long on innuendo and short on footnotes," derided him as pretending to see himself "as a heroic whistleblower" when he was actually peddling "snake oil," described Stiglitz views as being most analogous to Arthur Laffer's "voodoo economics" (cleverly and deeply insulting on multiple levels), accused Stiglitz of lacking faith in markets and having faith in increasingly democratic governments ("you betray an unrelenting belief in the pervasiveness of market failures, and a staunch conviction that governments can and will make things better"), and ended with a wonderfully nasty "compliment" that compared Stiglitz to a famous scholar who suffers from often disabling mental illness ("Like your fellow Nobel Prize winner, John Nash, you have a "beautiful mind.' As a policymaker, however, you were just a bit less impressive.") To top off this list, Rogoff told Stiglitz that he should pull his book from publication because it "slandered" a senior IMF official.
But those are only the gratuitous insults that Rogoff launched at Stiglitz. His real attack was that Stiglitz had done incalculable damage to the developing world by criticizing the IMF and by opposing austerity as "battlefield medicine" for nations thrown into severe recessions.
"In your role as chief economist at the World Bank, you decided to become what you see as a heroic whistleblower, speaking out against macroeconomic policies adopted during the 1990s Asian crisis that you believed to be misguided. You were 100% sure of yourself, 100% sure that your policies were absolutely the right ones. In the middle of a global wave of speculative attacks, that you yourself labeled a crisis of confidence, you fueled the panic by undermining confidence in the very institutions you were working for. Did it ever occur to you for a moment that your actions might have hurt the poor and indigent people in Asia that you care about so deeply? Do you ever lose a night's sleep thinking that just maybe, Alan Greenspan, Larry Summers, Bob Rubin, and Stan Fischer had it right--and that your impulsive actions might have deepened the downturn or delayed--even for a day--the recovery we now see in Asia?"
Recall that this was written in 2002, so the hilarity of summoning the support of Greenspan, Summers, Rubin, and Fisher for one's financial policies was not apparent to neoclassical economists. In any event, Rogoff's claim is that the "impulsive" Stiglitz's criticism of the IMF during the Asian crisis endangered the economic recovery essential to "indigent people in Asia" because it could have reduced "confidence" in the IMF's policy of imposing austerity as "battlefield medicine" for Nations that were in sharp recessions.
Not content with claiming that Stiglitz had "fueled the panic" that endangered the poor; Rogoff extends his "battlefield medicine" metaphor by accusing Stiglitz of "sniping at the paramedics as they tended the wounded." Having analogized Stiglitz to a murderous war criminal, Rogoff returns to his subthemes that Stiglitz is arrogant, a terrible economist, and personally responsible for the IMF's failed austerity programs because Stiglitz "ignominiously sabotaged" those programs by criticizing them. Rogoff asserts that the key to economic recovery from a recession is the appearance of what many economists now refer to as the "confidence fairy" and that austerity is the sole elixir that can summon the confidence fairy. The confidence fairy only appears if one believes, really believes, in fairies so Stiglitz's criticism of austerity was an act of sabotage that prevented the IMF from summoning the fairy. Rogoff then asks:
"Do you ever think that just maybe, Joe Stiglitz might have screwed up? That, just maybe, you were part of the problem and not part of the solution?"
Worse, the policies that Stiglitz urged the IMF to "prescri[be]" to reduce human distress and speed recovery from a severe recession rejected austerity. Stiglitz denies that the IMF was providing "battlefield medicine" to nations in severe recessions. Recessions represent sharply inadequate demand. Economists have known for at over 75 years that austerity reduces the already inadequate demand and exacerbates the recession, as we have seen in the eurozone. This gratuitously harms tens of millions of people. Real battlefield medicine consists of stopping the bleeding and giving the patient fluids and plasma. Forcing austerity on a nation in a recession is analogous to refusing to stop the bleeding (e.g., by opposing capital controls) and bleeding the patient (via austerity). The IMF does, of course, provide some liquidity, but only if the nation it lends to agrees to bleed its economy through austerity.
Attacking Stiglitz for having such a conventional view about economics that the IMF now generally concedes is correct (IMF publications are hopelessly contradictory on this subject) required Rogoff to rely on rhetorical flourishes that sought to mock Stiglitz for opposing austerity as "battlefield medicine" for a recession. Rogoff asserted that increasing demand through government spending led to inflation rising, "often uncontrollably." Rogoff's logic is that austerity aids the poor because it forces millions of them into unemployment and poverty. This reduces workers' wages by forcing them to compete with huge numbers of unemployed workers for jobs. This prevents inflation, which Rogoff asserts is the great threat to the poor.
The irony of the IMF deliberately creating the "reserve army of the unemployed" that Marx asserted was the defining dynamic of capitalism in order to suppress wages is lost on IMF economists. Whatever their other qualities (a matter hotly disputed by Rogoff and Stiglitz) IMF economists have not demonstrated introspection about the irony of the IMF's embrace of Marx's most famous critique of capitalism as a means to purportedly achieve a "capitalist" recovery from financial crisis. The IMF's deliberate adoption of austerity policies it knows produce severe unemployment while bailing out the financial sector leads to severe increases in inequality of income, wealth, and political power. This is one of the reasons that Stiglitz strongly criticizes austerity.
Round Two: Neoclassical Economics v. the World


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Yeah! I finally have a place to ramble as much as I want about every week's Bleach! That's so cool! 'Coz I can't use my facebook for my "OMG!!! Starrk!" since I got friends there that only watch the anime.
So I'm gonna start this blog the wrong way. That's, of course, complaining. Because Kubo has created amazing characters, particularly the Espada, and he's screwed up more than once with them. And that sucks! So, to whoever is bored enough to read this, or just to feed up my own insanity. here I go.
What would I do if I met Tite Kubo? I'm not sure if squeal and beg for an autograph, or squeal, beg for an autograph, and strangle him while screaming "UNFORGIVABLE!!!" That's of course, because the bastard dared kill Ulquiorra. Explain to me, if you would. how do you keep Gatennbaine Mosqueda alive, but kill Ulquiorra, who had much more development potential, because I fail to understand it. What's even worse, take a look at my dearest number 4's page. See something missing? YEAH! HISTORY!! There's none!! Why? Because our favorite mangaka decided that making Orihime look cute was more important than giving Ulquiorra the great background he deserved. Kubo has shown un a million times that he is capable of making you love ANY character, just out of background. I hated Renji until I saw him running chibi at Inuzuri. I didn't even know the Vizards' names before Pendulum, and now Shinji and Lisa are close to topping my character lists (nobody rivals Ulquiorra, though). He made me cry for Starrk and Lilynette, even if they seemed kinda dull when I first met them. But of course, he had to give some importance to his little spoiled bitch 'coz everyone was starting to hate her after the "HELP ME KUROSAKI-KUN!!", and so Abracadabra! No Ulquiorra-background! And he's probably the second main antagonist (from Ichigo's POV at least). I can swear I'll never forgive him for that. Ulquiorra deserved to live; what was the point of giving him a "heart" (if the Ulquihime I-wanna-vomit scene was absolutely necessary) if he dissolved into the wind before getting a chance to really feel it, understand it? And why did he die, to begin with? He said that he couldn't regenerate his inner organs, but if you check here http://www.mangafox.com/manga/bleach/v41/c352/10.html (and it's hurting me like bitch to see this again) the cut was made BELOW his waist. As far as I know, there are no vital organs there. Or any organs at all! Just muscles and bones and flesh (and fur in his case). Furthermore, the whole "vital organs" thing makes no sense. Unless his lungs pumped blood to the rest of his body, he shouldn't be alive to begin with because he has a HOLE where he should have his anatomical heart (and Grimmjow wouldn't be able to eat 'coz his hole is where he would've had his stomach, see where I'm getting at?). So Kubo shouldn't have introduced the "instant regeneration" if he was just going to ignore it afterwards. But there's nothing else to do to it, is there? What's done is done, unless Kubo's favorite damsel in distress shows us that she did learn something from Hachi back when Tsubaki died. Thet would be pretty stupid, but if it brings my Ulquiorra back, then I won't complain.
This is my inaugurational complaint. Feel free to comment if you have the patience to read my huge rant about how Ulquiorra should be alive. Maybe I'll also post a comment of this week's manga chapter 'coz I got a lot to say about it.
And sorry Hime-fans for calling her "bitch". From my POV, she (along with Ichigo's ineptitude) killed MY Ulquiorra. And you eventually get tired of the "Kurosaki-kun!" shit. But I'll comment on that on another post he! Ja ne! Don't kill me please!


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Anyone acting for a listed company, or even an individual connected with such a company, may be caught by the "insider list" requirements of the new Market Abuse Regulation
A sheriff court case earlier this year showed up potential anomalies in the application of the rules on valuation of pensions on divorce
The CEO of legal tech company Amiqus Resolution blogs on the particular issues that data infrastructure poses for the legal profession
Introducing the findings of the Society's first Technology Survey Report on the profession's use of, and needs relating to, IT
This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor
An industry trend is seeing the biggest legal firms forcing older lawyers out of the door. Smart, smaller firms should be snapping up those looking to work into their retirement
Reviews of Butterworths Employment Law Handbook, Tolleys Employment Law Handbook
Glasgow & Strathkelvin Council member Anne Macdonald has a working life that gives her an unusual range of contacts with the profession
IT and the challenges it continues to bring, as well as the need to raise our game in combating cybercrime, have featured heavily in events this past month, including the Society's Council meeting
Registers of Scotland page: Keeper-induced registration begins in November
Collected news of new appointments and practice changes
The Brexit vote presents an opportunity to rethink the governance of the UK in a way that offers new responsibilities for the devolved nations, and potentially a lasting settlement for Scotland
What will Brexit mean for the rules on jurisdiction, and recognition and enforcement of judgments, in relation to EU member states? The relevant international instruments are surveyed
Are alternative remedies available when the short time limits for financial claims by former cohabitants are applied? This article contrasts two cases, one relating to separation, the other to death
In association with Tilney: savers should consider transferring a cash ISA into a stocks and shares ISA
An in-house lawyer shares her experience of negotiating a large and complex renewables deal, and what she learned from the process
Leading Scottish firms, as well as the Law Society of Scotland, were represented at this year's IBA annual conference – an event for anyone keen to build an international presence in the legal world
Cybersecurity is a pressing concern for solicitors. But there is much ignorance of the actual risks, never mind the precautions to take. Some key messages from the Technology and Cybercrime Conference
Latest civil cases, including Sheriff Appeal Court; warrants; whereabouts unknown; joint orders; declarator; lis alibi pendens; personal injury; lay representatives; civil imprisonment; expenses
Family briefing: the Inner House has affirmed a ruling that farm lands and a partnership interest were not matrimonial property, on an analysis of the transactions concerned
Employment briefing: the EHRC Report on Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination finds an alarming level of discrimination still being suffered by women in relation to pregnancy and maternity leave
Human rights briefing: As the Investigatory Powers Bill completes its passage, the IPT ruling in the Privacy International case reminds us that Government use of personal data must not be unrestricted
Pensions briefing: 18 months after the close of a Government consultation, we still await proposals to reduce the burdens on employers facing debts triggered by the rules of a multi-employer scheme
Reports relating to Craig Richard Grimes; Michael Dryden Kerr and Martin Young Kerr
Disputes continue to arise over the claimed existence of servitudes not created by express grant, and two new cases help to clarify some of the rules
The head of one of Scotland's biggest in-house legal teams on why time recording is not just for private practice, the benefits of centralisation, ethical issues and customer satisfaction scores
Recent EU developments: cross-border legal services after Brexit
Recent public policy work of the Society's committees, including court fees; human rights and Brexit; brain injury and offending; Scottish approach to taxation
The transition of the Master Policy contract to new brokers Lockton is underway. Here the Lockton team introduce themselves and set out some of their initial priorities
Reflections from the Commission: misunderstandings about mediation are hindering its takeup as a way to resolve complaints taken to the SLCC
As the Society publishes its annual plan for 2016-17, it imagines a typical day during the year as its teams pursue the various objectives set out
Does making an apology create difficulties in relation to Master Policy cover? This article exposes several myths concerning this topic, and highlights the effects of the Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016
Advice column: my colleague appears to be raising issues of domestic abuse
The Word of Gold: giving marks out of 10, how well do you review others?
The Scottish Paralegal Association invites nominations for the Paralegal of the Year Award, and invites people to join it on Facebook and Twitter
14 November 16
by Stephen Gold
There are only three measurements that tell you nearly everything you need to know about your organisation's overall performance: employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow. It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energised employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it. (Jack Welch)
As law firms battle to recruit and energise the best talent, finding the right formula for appraisal and reward is a perennial concern. In our careers, two questions dominate: "How am I doing?" and "Where am I heading?" The annual appraisal is supposed to give good answers, and sometimes it does. Often, though, it is little more than a sterile box-ticking ritual, approached by both sides with a mixture of dread and ennui.
Having helped firms large and small to find their solution, here are my 10 essentials for successful appraisal.
1. Think of it not as a once-a-year event, but a year-long process, which starts with agreement on clear, unambiguous objectives, designed to develop the individual and meet the needs of the firm.
2. If each person's objectives are made public, they are more likely to be achieved. It's human nature that we are inclined to let ourselves off easily, but will persevere if we have made a public commitment to colleagues. "Public" means different things in different contexts. In small firms, it may mean that everyone's objectives are shared. In larger firms, at the very least, objectives should be shared between team members, as well as with the leadership.
3. You can't just agree people's objectives and leave them to it for a year. Every quarter, sit down and discuss how things are going: the successes, the reverses, the gradients that seem steeper now than they did at the beginning and how to power up them. Are these precious objectives still right, or should they be adjusted, or even abandoned? The sign of a good process is that by the time of the annual review, the past is largely a matter of agreement, and the focus is on the future.
4. If a firm proclaims that people will be assessed on their all-round contribution and that billing is not the be-all and end-all, it has to walk the walk. It is very much in its interest to do so. "What gets rewarded is what gets done" is a cliché because it is true. Developing talented leaders, business winners and managers means creating the space and resource for them to develop without always being under the lash of the six-minute unit. There is a profound difference between "not chargeable" and "not valuable". Appraisal and reward must reflect this. Weight different criteria appropriately by all means, but don't ignore them.
5. Where people are a firm's leaders, team performance, not individual performance, should be the paramount measure of assessment. I have seen more than one talent burn out because they were given significant leadership responsibilities, but were still expected to bill as much or more than they did before. There are only losers in a regime like this.
6. Candour is everything. Often, appraisals achieve little or nothing because difficult issues of performance, behaviour or relationships are danced around in the interests of peace and quiet. Of course, criticism should be measured and constructive. Every person deserves to be treated with tact and respect. But not at the expense of leaving them ignorant of where they stand.
7. Appraisal should be a two-way conversation, and in a good process, candour works both ways. There are obvious difficulties with imbalances of power, and some leaders are better at dealing with pushback than others. But the kind of leader who is big enough to encourage staff to speak their mind constructively and act on what they say will have an immeasurably better business, and a more motivated team than the dictator.
8. Place a high value on what people have done for others as well as themselves. Appraisals are important opportunities to reinforce the values of "clients first, firm second, me last", by tangibly recognising the achievements of people who have introduced business, created opportunities, or mentored or otherwise helped their colleagues to succeed.
9. Invest in systems that produce high-quality performance data. Appraisal is an art, not a science. Inevitably, to a degree, it is subjective, but it should always be conducted with the benefit of accurate facts and figures, which support the conclusions. Staff may not always agree with those conclusions, but to retain trust in the process, they must be able to see how you reached them.
10. Finally, build in a swift, fair, confidential and effective appeals process to deal with anyone who feels they have been unfairly treated – unbelievable as that may be!


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My Story
I adore being a celebrant, after working in the public, tertiary and not-for-profit sectors, as a teacher, coach and facilitator. Being a celebrant brings together the skills and talents I've developed over a life time of working with people, allowing me to celebrate and commemorate the most significant events in your lives.
It all started when …
… as a young girl, I remember attending my first wedding: that of my infant teacher, Jan. The photos from this time shows my sister and me in identical blue dresses (lovingly made by mum); gloves; white socks and shiny patent leather shoes; and red plastic handbags, courtesy of Japan Air Lines. The bags must have been a giveaway on a JAL flight, but some undisclosed donor had passed them on to us - we thought we were just the cat's pyjamas!
Later - much later - I was to walk down the aisle myself, freshly back from six months in Japan (I must have wanted more of those cool handbags!), and ready to begin a life with the man I loved. We tried to accommodate a Presbyterian minister and a Catholic priest, and although the ceremony had its moments, (my dad singing to me was stunning), we could have done better.
After my marriage dissolved, I became serious about photography. Although I'd always taken snaps of my sons, they were pretty ordinary. So I put time and energy into developing my craft, starting off with plants and flowers in the beautiful Auckland Botanic Gardens. They were easy - they didn't run or hide from the camera, or pull a face when I whipped out my lens. But increasingly I wanted to capture people. I took my gear to the local markets; I photographed school and community events, including the Sunrise Walk for hospice in the Gardens; I did a wedding for friend, and another … and then I was hooked! The wedding day was a special, and no one minded being photographed. Brides blossomed (it's true - they just glow!), and I discovered I could put a bride (and her prospective partner) at ease, using those skills I'd learnt years before. The ultimate was a bride who was three hours late for her wedding - I have shots of us stopping at a petrol station, while all around us, Auckland is gridlocked!
Weddings are wonderful, but funerals are tough. I've attended my fair share, many of the people too young to go. My bridesmaid's funeral on a hot summers' day, a tangi in the rain for a well-respected kaumatua, a memorial service for Dad in the crisp winter air; a new bride buried in her wedding dress. All painful, all hard to do. But grieving is important, and bringing people together to share the loss can start the healing process.
All of us have stories. Our lives have highlights, low points, and a whole lot of very normal in-between. But the stories are there, rich and inviting. Our first kiss, nervous but expectant; school sports or academic excellence (or if you were lucky, both!); learning to drive and your first ticket; choosing a career (then choosing another to suit us better); overseas trips with excitement, trepidation and disappointments. Family, friends, colleagues, communities and pets surrounding you on your journey.
As a celebrant, it's my role to tell those stories: to share with your guests at the wedding tales of first love, the bonds you've formed, the dreams you have. At a funeral, to invite friends and family to remember the funny parts and the bits you'll miss so dreadfully. Stories hold us together - they help us to create a lifetime of memories.
Photo credit: Don Millar (my Dad), circa 1970.


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Howdy! I thought I would share my workspace with you today! I am blessed to have a whole room devoted to my work, my ideas, and my dreams! I like to think that it is a display of the past, present, and future! Being the hard-core Auburn University fan and alumni that I am, the decor is of course orange and blue! I had to incorporate my love for the place that played such a large part of this career journey.
This room was the space with the worst of the flooring damage. It had stains, scratches, and large portions of worn down wood. The hardwood floors were the first to be tackled in my home. The office best shows off how wonderful the new stain and finish turned out! Next, the walls got a fresh coat of paint with Sherwin Williams Silver Plate. Then came time to load in the furniture. The bookcases are from Ikea, the desks from Overstock, the work table from World Market, and the chevron side chairs from TJ Maxx. My mom made the draperies for me, love the bold stripe! Overall, I love how my little Auburn workspace turned out! War Eagle!


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The Unlucky Lottery – Book Review
The sorrow that comes with any joy, and another intriguing story by Swedish Crime Writer Håkan Nesser. To tell you the truth I only read it because I've found this new series, I'm desperate to start the new book The G File, and I'm determined to read them in order this time, however, surprisingly, Unlucky Lottery really stood out.
Four old men, friends, have won a little bit of money. Nothing big, but enough to warrant a new tie and a slap up meal. They say their farewells and in the morning one is found murdered, one hasn't shown up at all, then another person, completely unrelated goes missing.
You're spun around and round trying to figure out who did it, because you won't believe the first confession.
Possible… Yes.
Plausible… No.
It echoes the stories we see in the paper, of a seemingly ordinary life, hiding deeper and darker secrets. It also tells you that you don't always have to jump to the last and worst conclusion.
A great read for the plane and the only time I've ever been happy about a delay in Sydney. I just had to finish it and find out who… Bet you never guess!
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A Reunion in Pinecraft by Shelley Shepard Gray…….Shelley takes us back to Pinecraft, Florida and the Orange Blossom Inn for a story of mistaken identity. Graham and his friends and Sherilyn ( nicknamed Sherry), her sister Sharon and their friends planned a vacation in the beautiful Florida city. Graham and Sharon had a brief conversation at a friend's wedding and had become pen pals. That's what he thought anyway. What he found out was his pen pal had in fact been Sherry. Sherry was looking forward to spending this vacation getting to know each other. Graham, on the other hand, was disappointed to learn of the mix-up.
Graham tried to hide his disappointment when he discovered he hadn't been writing to Sharon all that time. He started trying to figure out a way to get to know both sisters and decide which one he liked best. Kind of mean, isn't it?
Summer Storms by Amy Clipston…..A group of young Amish people were enjoying some time away from work by relaxing at Maryland's Cascade Lake. Among them were engaged couple Ariana Smucker and Jesse Zook. Ariana's brother Tobias was also with them. He argued a great deal with their father and Ariana thought this outing would cheer him up. What were the arguments about? Did relaxing at the lake do him any good?
Jesse was determined to find out what was bothering his best friend and help him in whatever way he could. When he found him drinking Vodka, he was very disappointed in Tobias. No way could Tobias' father find the bottle he had just emptied. Jessie, being his best friend, took the bottle to get rid of it. Before he could though, Mr. Smucker found out about it and thought it belonged to Jesse. He broke off Jesse's engagement with Ariana and forbade them to see each other. What a mess he'd gotten himself into by trying to help his friend!
Does Tobias admit that he was the one with the drinking problem? Ariana's heart is broken..will she and Jesse ever be able to marry?
Lakeside Love by Kathleen Fuller…..The Coblentz family gave group tours of their farm and house to Englishers. Esther guided those tours. One day she was having a particularly hard time leaving her front porch to go do the tour. Why? She couldn't take her eyes off Judah King who was working with her father and brother in the field. He was good looking, kind, a hard worker and in love with Esther's sister Sarah.
Sarah was beautiful and had the attention of many of the Amish men in their community. For some reason, she didn't return Judah's affection and was always avoiding him. She even suggested he take Esther for ice cream when she told him she couldn't go with him. Will Judah finally notice Esther?
An English man wanting to learn about the Amish came to live at the Coblentz farm for a month. Rhett was very handsome and Sarah flirted with him shamelessly. Even in front of poor Judah. Their father, Enoch suggested that Esther and Judah show Rhett around the community. Of course, Sarah was none too pleased about that. Will Sarah stop all that flirting with other men and realize what a catch Judah is? Will Judah still want her if she does?
One Sweet Kiss by Kelly Irvin…..Kelly takes us back to visit our friends in Bee County, Texas. Martha Byler was trying her best to stay awake during church services at Bishop Jeremiah's. The heat was unbearable and she was exhausted. She rose early to prepare breakfast for her family, helped with the meal after services and played with the little ones after the meal. Her mother had been gone ten years and she had six younger brothers and sisters. Her father had remarried but she still felt like the younger ones needed her.
Martha was mad at her boyfriend Jacob King for not keeping a promise he made. The reason for breaking his promise was a car that he had with a couple of his friends. She wanted him to get rid of it and join the church. He was trying to get back in her good graces. Because they were taught to forgive, she would forgive him but would she trust him again? Getting rid of the car was a big deal for Martha. Selling it and joining the church would prove Jacob loved her.
Dwayne Chapman was another problem. He was nineteen, married and had two kids but he acted like a child. He liked to drink and go alligator hunting even though the season had ended. He wanted Jacob to go with him and, because Dwayne was drunk, Jacob drove Dwayne's truck and took him home. Will Dwayne ever grow up and be the husband and father he needs to be? What will become of Martha and Jacob?
Pick up a copy of An Amish Summer and read the stories of these young Amish men and women. These stories are very well written and you'll be glad you did!!


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SL LAX Youth Girls Information
Mar. 13, 2019
Spring Lake Lacrosse Girls Youth Coaching Director, Sean Davis has assembled some great content. This can be used for Parents, first year players and returning players for a refresher.
The link to our Parent Reources (Coaching philosoophy, Program Parent Handbook, and US Lacrosse Parent Handbook) can be found here:
The video library link for skill development can be found here:
Go LAKERS!
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203% increase in hub site visits
Mydestination.com is the business hub of a network of franchised local travel guide websites run by local experts. Following the migration of the individual local guides under the mydestination.com umbrella, our objectives were to enhance and develop content within the hub site.
Working with bigmouthmedia (now DigitasLBi) and the Mydestination creative team, I led the redesign of mydestinationinfo.com (now www.myguide-network.com). The objectives of the redesign were to:
- Showcase my destination's travel credentials and expertise
- Convey the breadth of travel info available
- Communicate guide benefits to prospective franchisees and local businesses
- Increase traffic to the hub site
- Create clear paths from the hub site to local and niche content
I delivered the following activities to support the MyDestination development team in the creation of a user friendly and search engine optimised website:
- Project definition and user research
- Website structure and navigation architecture
- Optimised wireframe designs
- Content strategy and copy brief
- Testing new design concepts
The project was completed on time and within budget.
Following the redesign mydestination.com saw a 203% increase in hub site traffic (90% increase in organic) and a 12% increase in referrals to individual local guides.
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About Calah
I believe we are all born with a song in our heart. I know that's the way it was for me. I had an innate love for music of all kinds and would sing whenever I could. I was first introduced to country music by my sister. Hearing it played day and night, it began to have its effect. I liked its honesty and the fact that it told straightforward stories about what we all experience.
I recently turned 17 years old and I still have a song in my heart, in fact, many. I am excited to share what I hope will be the first of many opportunities to tell stories that will make you smile, reflect, inspire or just sing along. I hope you enjoy the songs. Thank you to everyone that helped put this together. It was a wonderful experience. I was fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly talented and supportive musicians and music professionals. And I look forward to continue "Learning As I Go."


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A Very Deceptive Residence Offering A Traditional Farmhouse Exterior & A Tastefully Refurbished & Modernised Interior, All Set Within Beautiful Countryside.
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|32 Cackinish Road, Derrylin
|Last listed at Guide price £125,000
|Detached House
|Sale Agreed
- • PVC Double Glazing & Oil Fired Central Heating
- • Open Plan Living Space
- • Combination of Modern & Traditional
- • Tastefully Finished Throughout
- • Conservatory
- • Range of Out Buildings Used For Storage
- • Country Views Including Upper Lough Erne
- • Modernised Traditional Farmhouse Providing A Lovely Way
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A Very Deceptive Residence Offering A Traditional Farmhouse Exterior & A Tastefully Refurbished & Modernised Interior, All Set Within Beautiful Countryside.
Situated some 20 miles south of Enniskillen, a short drive off the main Enniskillen to Cavan/Dublin Road, set in beautiful countryside close to Upper Lough Erne, this detached traditional farmhouse offers a very deceptively large property with its fabulous interior that has been so tastefully refurbished to combine traditional with modern, all set overlooking breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape that includes Upper Lough Erne. A property that affords the opportunity of a lovely way of life.
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Entrance Porch: 6'2 x 6'2 Hardwood panelled exterior door, tiled floor,
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Living Room: 16' x 12'4 Centrally positioned & open plan to adjoining
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farmhouse style brickwork surround, tiled floor,
recessed lighting, fitted unit, access to stair case.
Toilet: 4'7 x 3'8 Wc, whb tiled floor & half tiled walls.
Dining Room: 16'11 x 7'11 Open to living room, open plan staircase feature,
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Sitting Room: 15'11 x 11'7 Oak fireplace surround with cast iron inset,
granite hearth, tongue & groove panelled
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Conservatory: 16' x 11'1 Tiled floor, overlooking countryside.
Kitchen: 14'4 x 8'8 Fitted kitchen with an attractive range of high &
low level units integrated fridge & dishwasher,
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Bedroom 1: 16'1 x 12'
Bedroom 2: 12'6 x 1 '11 Laminated floor.
Bedroom 3: 15'1 x 8'6 Laminated floor.
Bathroom: 9'5 x 7' White suite, step in shower cubicle, fully tiled,
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Grounds include a small paddock. Range of outbuildings immediately to the rear and side
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text: Entertainment Tribeca Film Festival 2016: 'Wolves' director Bart Freundlich talks NYC Bart Freundlich's feature film "Wolves" is screening at the Tribeca Film Festival. Here, Freundlich speaks at the Museum of The Moving Image to honor his wife Julianne Moore on Jan. 20, 2015, in Astoria, Queens. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Neilson Barnard By amNY.com staff April 15, 2016 10:48 AM Print Share fbShare Tweet Email Bart Freundlich's new film "Wolves," starring Carla Gugino and Michael Shannon and featuring the debut of Taylor John Smith, premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival at 6 p.m. April 15 at the SVA Theater, 333 W. 23rd St. (For repeat screenings of "Wolves," and all events at Tribeca, check the full schedule at tribecafilm.com.) The director, who is married to actress Julianne Moore, dished about his hometown of NYC. What does the Tribeca Film Festival mean to you? New York City has a collective soul. Tribeca is a projection of that soul. Has New York City inspired your work in any way? In every way. I grew up here. Played basketball in the playgrounds here, and raised a family here. I even continue to root for the New York Knicks, positive that a championship is right around the corner. It's a little known fact about New Yorkers -- at heart we are optimistic romantics. What's your favorite restaurant in NYC? Bar Pitti Yellow cab, Uber or subway? All of the above.You've got to be flexible to really get around. I also walk a lot, drive and Citi Bike. Very occasionally, bus. Why should Tribeca audiences see your film/project? It's not about "should." But people who choose to go will get to see a fantastic, diverse, New York ensemble of actors led by Michael Shannon and Carla Gugino. "Wolves" also features what I believe is one of the all-time-best debut performances by the soulful and highly skilled Taylor John Smith. While the family drama is rich and complex, the basketball is fun, exciting and ultimately, I believe a great representation of what it means to be a player in NYC. By amNY.com staff Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.


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Dreaming up a business idea, keeping it alive and nourishing it is a difficult enterprise that not many people can manage. Some corporations distinguish themselves with their ability to adapt to any obstacle that comes along, and to stay afloat and thrive.
Today, these four companies function differently than when they first opened their doors.
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Crafters, quilters, and knitters are familiar with this international chain. The large, warehouse-like stores are piled to the ceiling with bolts of fabric. They also carry miscellaneous crafting supplies of all kinds. With its current popularity among the crafty, it may come as a surprise that Jo-Ann Fabrics got its start in dairy.
In the early 1940s, two couples newly arrived at the United States from Germany decided to make their mark by opening an imported cheese store. This first store in Cleveland struggled until the owners decided to add fabric to their inventory. The new textile offering was so well received that they were able to open a second location. Eventually, they decided that the cheese was holding the business back, and it became entirely a fabric store.
Nintendo may have the most diverse history of any successful company.
Founded in the late 1800s in Kyoto, Japan, the company originally designed and sold playing cards. This was a prime time for playing card sales, and the company became enormously successful. In 1956, those in charge realized that playing cards had limited potential for continued growth, and Nintendo began to move in entirely different directions. The company was converted to a taxi service, which did fairly well until labor disputes forced them to once again switch business plans.
The next operation took the company into the hospitality arena with a hotel chain. From there the Nintendo name graced a line of food products, children's toys, and a television network. In 1974, Nintendo found its niche when they began to distribute one of the first gaming consoles, and the rest is history. Today, Nintendo ranks among the top-earning Japanese corporations.
One of the largest chemical companies in the world has its roots in the French revolution. Monsieur du Pont de Nemours, the son of a French nobleman, apprenticed in Paris under the tutelage of a noted chemist. Here, he learned the science of making high-quality gunpowder. At the start of the French revolution, it became clear to him and his family that their lives were in imminent danger.
They quickly fled to New Jersey to try and forge a new life. Du Pont's experiences with gunpowder made in the US left him appalled at the low quality and high prices. He decided to remedy the situation by starting his own gunpowder manufacturing plant in Delaware. The succession of US wars that followed ensured the success of the company. In 1902, the DuPont company began slowly adding more chemicals to those they produced.
The company is now worth billions of dollars.
Today, Marriott owns and operates a highly successful chain of hotels. J. Willard Marriott and Frank Kimball, the company's founders, had an entirely different vision of what the enterprise would look like when they opened up two years before the Great Depression.
It began as a soda stand in the nation's capital. In the beginning, Kimball and Marriott only offered root beer to thirsty passerby. Eventually, their sidewalk stand began offering Mexican food. This blossomed into restaurant chains and food management services. In 1957, Virginia became home to the first Marriott motel.
The company has continued its interest in food service management, but hotels have become their best-known enterprise
These companies found success by reading the market and providing customers with the products and services they needed. By continuing to grow and evolve, they have remained viable and open for business over centuries.
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Sediment (2015) is a project that explores the secret places where thought lives. With a series of photographs made in Belgium during the last year, plus a re-interpreted personal archive, Ana Lucia Negri searches for a mystic universe. She uses the magical qualities of photography of revealing the unseen, evoking the past, the unconscious, and mixing the real with the fictional.
Inspired on the limbo of wakefulness-sleep and life-death, she searches for traces of the yet unseen. At night I close my eyes and get a waterfall of impressions with no logic, but that at the same time makes perfect sense in that dark place. She points to a universe made of an own imagery, where there is no distinction between the real and the imagined, where reason and magic are allowed to mingle in a natural and suggestive way.
The images try to challenge vision and to evoke a silent uncertain place where nothing and everything happens. In the photographs, the protagonists are the objects that surround the humans, while the latter remain shut. The images show uninhabited places that suggest some sort of divine demonstration; a clue, a trace or a lead.
Ana Lucia Negri was born in Lima, Peru.
Graduated from an Audio-visual Media BA at the Universidad Católica del Perú, she has worked with Photography ever since. With a major interest in psychology and human mind, she portrays desolated spaces that can both exist in reality or in a mental space. Working with the unlikeness of her surrounding cultures, she confronts the distance/closeness of people's functioning. She puts environment under a magnifying glass and creates a glance that can make us drive within an imaginary universe.


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God willed to make known to you the riches of the glory of Christ living in you, bringing you to a life of hope and glory in Him. Jesus comes into, a willing persons life in all His fullness.
Discover what some of this new life could be for you.
Bible References
- Colossians 3:16
- Romans 8:29
- Colossians 1:26 - 27
- Galatians 2:20
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Northwest Arkansas is home to some of the greatest motorcycle rides in Arkansas and the nation. From the Pig Trail to Eureka Springs, Arkansas' roads wind through the mountains and race wild rivers. See eagle, elk and more as you enjoy breathtaking scenery. With so many things to do along the way, you are sure to return for more unforgettable rides. EurekaSpringsMotorcycleRides.com just launched a new website and included the Arkansas Art Trail. Designed with motorcycle enthusiasts in mind, the routes work just as well for any mode of transportation so pack your bags and hit the road for fun and inspiration this fall.
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The Lebanese-run social media app Vero recently surged in popularity, and became the most downloaded social app in 18 countries, including in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain and France, according to Forbes.
Launched in 2015, Vero is an ad-free social app that connects users to their friends with pictures, links and videos. The content sharing is intuitive, and is separated by Close Friend, Friend, Acquaintance and Follower.
The founders describe the app as a "social network for anyone who loves anything enough to share it – and wants control over who they share it with. Just like we do in real life."
Instead of advertisers, Vero runs on an annual subscription fee model and promised to keep the app free to its first million users.
Ayman Hariri, son of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, is the CEO and co-founder of the app. He said he aims to grab the market share of some of his largest competitors, including Facebook and Twitter.
Related: Subscription box company launches products for Lebanon lovers
Unlike other companies in the social media space, Vero creators said the system is not based on algorithms and data mining to cater to advertisers.
Vero can be downloaded on the Apple or Google Play stores.


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- Main course: £10
- Food spend: £25
- Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 09:00 - 23:00 Sunday: 09:00 - 22:30.
Really enjoyed the evening nice atmosphere excellent food would definetly visit again
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Championing celebrated tastes of America, Coast to Coast Trafford Centre is a chic, comfy bar and grill at this popular retail park. Special children's menus make this a great family spot, while the bar mixes up creative cocktails, with American craft beers also on offer.
The Coast to Coast menu spans all of America, and showcases everything from well-known favourites, through to more exotic recipes. Sharing platters like Texas BBQ brisket nachos are perfect for groups, moving on to succulent Aberdeen Angus burgers topped with everything from mac 'n' cheese, through to sesame shrimps and mango salsa. There are melt-in-the-mouth ribs, juicy steaks, Kentucky chicken wings, pizzas, and fresh seafood delicacies like the Creole salmon too.
Hugely talented mixologists at Coast to Coast in Trafford showcase a massive cocktail list, with plenty of signature creations on offer. There are also alcoholic milkshakes, craft beers and sodas, and a truly indulgent dessert list that includes treats like berry and honey mint yoghurt waffles.
Serving up crowd-pleasing recipes in a relaxed, comfy setting with a funky retro soundtrack, Coast to Coast Trafford Centre is a 12-minute drive from the legendary Old Trafford Stadium.
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(((** 30 January 2018 by Clare from Manchester
Starter was very good. Drinks good. My cocktail delicious ans son's ice cream shake a hit. Mains were a bit anaemic looking and service ok- it wasn't at full capacity and plenty of staff but slow to acknowledge you etc.
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Really enjoyed the evening nice atmosphere excellent food would definetly visit again
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Ten lovely autumn strolls In England
This Sunday is the official first day of autumn! And what better way to get in the spirit of the season than by getting out into the crisp air and enjoying a jaunt or two. Cold, dark, and rainy winter days will be here before you know it, so now is the time to soak up the remaining sunshine and catch a glimpse of the beautiful autumn foliage.
Here are ten of our favourite walks to enjoy this season…
1. Nature Connection In New Forest
One of the UK's 15 national parks, the New Forest is famous for its diverse woodlands and abundant wildlife. With cattle, ponies, and donkeys roaming freely through the park, a visit can feel like stepping into a fairy tale. Explore the many paths by foot or bicycle and be sure to stop at one of the adorable local teahouses for a cuppa.
2. Off The Beaten Track In Beckenham
At 96 hectares, Beckenham Place Park is Lewisham's largest green space and one of the finest wildlife areas in the borough. There are some amazing old-growth trees scattered around the park and in autumn the foliage can be stunning. The imposing, Grade II listed manor home that gave the park it's name is now a cafe and community center.
3. Paddling Gorgeous
Peak District National Park is easily one of Englands most beautiful landscapes, and this rugged jaunt through Padley Gorge shows off some of the highlights. Forest paths, expansive views, waterfalls, ancient stone walls, what more could you ask for?
4. Into The Woods At Tring Park
Just a short journey outside of London, Tring Park is an incredible public open space encompassing a variety of landscapes including undulating grassland and mixed wooland. It is managed by the Woodland Trust and part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Before you start on your jaunt, stop off at the Tring Natural History Museum to learn more about the area's biodiversity.
5. Angel To Broadway Market
You certainly don't have to leave the city to find some of those lovely autumn leaves. Take a stroll on Regent's Canal and you will find vibrant orange and red foliage lining the water on both sides. There are plenty of little cafes to stop at for coffee, cute house boats to admire, and swans for the kids to feed.
6. Heather On Higger Tor
Another stunner from the Peak District, this walk crosses the heather moors and features some wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. Although late August to early September is the peak time for blooming heather, this walk is unmissable anytime of year.
7. Fishy Adventures In Gold Island
In the summer this island in Northumberland might be great for refreshing river swims, but in autumn its all about leisurely walks and minnow fishing. Sit on the banks on of the slow-moving North Tyne, have a picnic, and try your hand at catching a few tiddlers. Be sure to throw them back though!
8. Oxleas Wood & Severdroog Castle
This hidden gem in Southeast London takes you through some ancient deciduous forest with sections as old as 8,000 years! Aside from all of the flora and fauna, there is also a hilltop castle to see. Severdroog is a gothic-style folly built in 1784. It is is open to the public and has a viewing platform with 360 degree views over London.
9. A Magical Walk Through Abney Cemetery
Whether you are a nature lover, a history buff, or you just want a slightly spooky walk for Halloween, Abney Cemetery is the spot for you. It is the first arboretum to be combined with a cemetery in Europe, and the overgrown nature of the plots does feel very unique. Have a wander around the wooded trails and keep and eye out for friendly spirits.
10. To The Mortal Man
A walk through the rolling hills of Troutbeck ending at The Mortal Man pub, one of the top beer gardens in all of England. Along the way you will pass wooded gorges, quaint farms, roaming flocks of sheeps, and dense fern thickets.
These walks are some of our favourites but there are plenty more to choose from on the app. Or, if you have a much-loved walk that isn't on there, why not curate it yourself and share it with friends!
Get out there and enjoy a jaunt!


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