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I was honored to be selected as a speaker at the JWC 2014, it was an amazing experience and a fantastic trip to Cancun. I enjoyed meeting everyone and enjoyed participating in a Joomla! community event of this scale. Aside from a much needed vactation and learning some new tricks, I left the JWC feeling inspired and I'm looking forward to contributing more to the Joomla! community in the future.
I enjoyed doing my presentation but in hindsight it was a bit unpolished. There's never enough time in the day and I tried to cover too much material - and some lame comedy bits that helped me remember why I'm a website developer (not quitting my day job anytime soon). I was very excited to have the opportunity to speak, and that excitement combined with the sheer amount of information I tried to cover probably made what I was saying hard to follow at times. I appreciate the help and feedback I got regarding my presentation, and I thank everyone that took time to listen to what I had to say. It was my first time doing a major presentation and I gained much insight into how to prepare and communicate my points more effectively. The experience will no doubt serve me well in the future.
With that in mind, I've taken a bit of time to refine my slides, clear up my main points and break out some of the examples into an easier to understand format. Much thanks to the Joomla! team for the opportunity and thanks to everyone who was in attendance. The links to my presentation slides and additional resources are below, along with my indulgent vacation photos. I am always happy to share my knowledge and I hope you find my information is helpful. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Here is a short list of Joomla! extensions and desktop software I use in my development process. While each project I do has unique needs and extensions, all of the tools listed here are fairly standard and indespensible in my Joomla! workflow.
Mandatory Joomla! utilities from Akeeba:
While Akeeba makes a suite of fantasitic products, these two get installed on every site I work with. There are free versions that work great, there is also the option for paid subscriptions which offer more features and support.
Akeeba Backup
It's hard to imagine using Joomla! without Akeeba Backup, it's use is so universal it almost doesn't need mentioning. I use it not only for backups, but also for building and saving preconfigured installations, quickly moving sites from local and developent servers to live servers and back again. The time it has saved me can't even be measured, it's huge. If you're not using it yet, you should be.
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Maybe not as well known as Akeeba Backup, Admin Tools is every bit as useful in a different way. It offers a number of quick and helpful features relating to security and maintenance. I came across this extension when I was using J1.5, security was a bit of an issue back then, Admin Tools was the answer for deterring some very persistent hackers that had targeted one of my clients. While Joomla! exploits aren't as big of an issue as they used to be, the simple security tools add another level of protection. The file permissions and database functions alone are huge time savers if you find yourself in a situation where those factors become an issue. Great for all around troubleshooting and maintenance.
Joomla! Template development tools developed by Rocket Theme and all are free
Gantry Framework
+ very flexible template framework system with tons of features, allows me to work quickly and covers all of my frontend and backend template development needs.
+ available for Joomla! and WordPress
+ IDE Style Joomla! text / code editor. Can't live without it.
+ Fancy and flexible article display with a number of modes (rotator / tabs / mosaic etc)
+ has a basic CCK (simple mode) for creating slides and content on the fly
Desktop Tools (for Apple OS X, some are available on PC )
Panic Coda
A simple IDE that offers an assortment of tools, I think of it as my development utility knife. The individual features (code editor, FTP, SSH, SVN etc) may not be as powerful as some stand-alone counterparts, but I appreciate the simplicity of having everything I need inside one of application that has a single window interface. At $99, it's a good option for first time IDE shoppers or anyone looking for a simple all-in-one solution.
Panic Transmit
As mentioned above, Coda has FTP, but Transmit is a much more powerful stand-alone FTP application. It comes in handy for large transfers, managing files for multiple sites and having it along side coda helps me with multitasking. It can be used in conjunction with virtually any code editor or application.
Sublime Text
An extremely powerful stand-alone code / text editor. It can perform virtually any code writing or editing task imaginable and it can be customized, extended and controlled in a ridiculous number of ways. The complexity is deep, but it also comes with a learning curve. Once I figured it out, got my preferences set and integrated it into my work flow it became indespensible. I find the search and multi-cursor features to be particularly useful in many situations.
Araxis Merge
Araxis Merge is a file comparison tool, which is useful in many situations. As template developers, we may need to update files that contain custom changes on occasion. Some examples might be: fixing template overrides files that have broken after a Joomla! update, or upgrading third party template files to a new version. Simply overwriting a file also overwrites any customizations you have made in that file, file comparison allows you to review and merge the differences between the files into one file. Araxis Merge is powerful but a bit pricey, there are plenty of lower cost alternatives on the market if budget is a concern.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Also a bit pricey ($30 to $50 monthly with a one year minimum), but money well spent in my opinion. Having access to the most recent versions of the standard Adobe applications ensures that I can handle any graphics or web files that my clients might throw at me, as well as perform my own work without restrictions. There are an assortment of utilities included, as well as 20gb of cloud storage with sharing features, but that's just icing on the cake.
MAMP (My Apache – MySQL – PHP) allows you to create a local server environment on your computer, it has everything you need to run Joomla! and other database driven web platforms. While I do have a development server online, having a local server environment is essential for testing, developing and troubleshooting. It also comes in handy if you need to keep working despite having no internet, server issues, or perhaps traveling somewhere (like Mexico for example) where internet service isn't that great. MAMP PRO can also be used to host live websites and much more using your computer as the server. MAMP is free, MAMP PRO is around $60.
These are the slides for my presentation topic at JWC 2014, there is a PDF download and a slideshow below. Joomla! template development is an extremely complex topic and I could only begin to scratch the surface in a short presentation. With that in mind, my presentation is more conceptual in nature and deals with ways to streamline development and create work flows. I hope you find my thoughts to be helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.
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Okay, so as I mentioned before, Mrs. S. had made no attempt to pay me. She had my phone number and certainly had a way to get in touch with me. I emailed her, asking to do the right thing and hadn't received an answer. I had invested time and money working for this woman and deserved to be compensated for it. I was forced to take a more firm stance, so I emailed her again yesterday. I told her she had no right withholding my wages, regardless of how the job had ended. I also told her she had left me no choice but to file a complaint with New York State's Department of Labor Standards. I had already printed the online form, filled it out and was ready to submit it to the state. As a last ditch effort I emailed Mrs. S. and politely told her my intentions. This got her attention and she suddenly sent a swift reply. She sent a couple of rambling emails back and I have printed them here. These include my orginal emails and her responses. Of course I am leaving out her name and email address. Other than that I have not altered the emails in any way.
Since the gist of the email correspondence revolves mainly on the living arrangements I wanted to address this: Prior to accepting the position, I had called her and told her I was concerned about the privacy issue and she assured me I would have a private space. Since this was a phone call there is no way for me to prove this. Although she speaks of a "nanny room" at her Scarsdale home, she had "illegal nanny" in there before I arrived for our initial meeting. She took me downstairs to the finished basement and showed me the open-concept floorplan. The space was designed for the children, playing area, physical therapy area (complete with padded floor for the children to play rambunctously downstairs, the famous arts and crafts area and other undivided rooms). She explained that the sofa opened into a bed and I could sleep there. She also told me her husband often had "game parties" down there and when that happened I could go up two floors, to the youngest child's bedroom. The other solution she offered would be to alternate the bedroom with the other nanny. So, basically, I'd be spending alot of time relocating from one area of the house to another. I, by no means, consider this a nanny room. Incidently, I included her nanny service profile in another post in my blog and she clearly states that she offers a private room and private bath specifically in her year-round Scarsdale home. The following is the email conversation:
(Me) "Mrs. S. – Since you have neither paid me my wages due nor have you answered my previous email, you leave me no choice but to report the situation to Dept. of Labor Standards. It is illegal to withhold wages from an employee regardless of how the employment ended."
(Her) "Hold on to your pants, crazy person. I just got home on Monday night and have 300 emails and 3 kids starting school. It is my intention to send you the 100 dollars…but you continue to be entirely self absorbed…and not realize that there might be mitigating circumstances. I will send it to you."
(Her) "I am shaking. I have NEVER been so angry in my life. You have been the MOST unpleasant experience om my life. YOU left the job…you ran out with out so much as 15 seconds notice….you did not ask for pay or anything else..you ran like a fleeing felon. Then you have the NERVE to complain to the agency WRONGLY. We DO have a nanny room. We were on VACTION…as you know. And no one has a separate room on vacation."
(Her) "And for the reconrd, you never sent me your address."
(Me) "yes, Mrs. S., you never did ask for my address OR my social security number…a very unwise thing to do when putting a total stranger in a bedroom with your 2 small children. fortunately for everyone am not a child molester, but you might not get so lucky with the next nanny. something you should be pondering instead of blaming me for your issues. I refuse to get into a war of words with you, Mrs. S. you have some serious mental problems and i sincerely hope you get the help you need. if only you knew what the other nannies and "servants" were saying behind your back. I am by no means the only one who's had problems with you and if you were honest with yourself you would recognize this. no wonder why you've gone through so many nannies in a short amount of time…this, to me, is quite telling. my only desire now is to attempt to recoupe some of the money I spent getting to your "vacation home". and, incidently, your measly 100.00 is not as much as you owe me"
(Her) "If you want a check, send my your address." "I wish you all the help YOU need
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Thank goodness for other kindhearted wedding pros. I had this idea for the big reveal after I was done making a fabric bridal bouquet. My goal was to capture "that moment", you know, the one that made all of the effort and contemplation worth all of the hours of worrying. Worrying if I lived up to what I said I could do for the bride.
I met Sarah Crail, Photography by Sarah Crail at an Indy Wedding Ideas networking meeting. I asked her if she would be interested in photographing the big reveal. She didn't hesitate. She told me it would be an honor. What a wise decision on my part to have asked this talented photographer. You'll see why in a moment.
God bless Katie. I knew it was going to be somewhat emotional opening the box that contained her bridal bouquet. Emotional because I transformed her mom's wedding dress into what she would be carrying down the aisle. Emotional because her mom is no longer physically here, but she would be here in spirit and that was a big deal to all of us who participated it this adventure. Katie said yes to the photo shoot. She brought her mom's sister with her, Aunt Laura.
It was a pretty blustery day as Pooh would say. We had planned to meet up at a local park. Preferably one with flowers, but it was just too cold & rainy. Here comes Sarah to the rescue. She contacted a local B&B, Four Sisters Inn and asked the owner if we could use the space for a couple of hours. The owner so graciously agreed. What a perfect setting! Surrounded by vintage items in a beautiful old house. The place of dreams for me.
In case you were wondering, the flowers in the bouquet and boutonnieres were entirely made from her mom's wedding dress. We also made pendants for the girls in the bridal party using lace, organza and appliques from the dress. All were beautifully sentimental, but I just had to sneak a little bit of fun into the ring bearers boutonniere.
I've sprinkled some pictures here and there throughout this blog entry. My hope is that others will see what can be done with the old wedding dress that is hanging in the closet. If you are not going to wear it, but it has great sentimental value why not turn it into the piece that you will carry down the aisle? What better way to represent your loved one?
Many, many thanks to Katie who shared something so very personal with me. It was an honor and great pleasure to make this bouquet for you. I believe wholeheartedly that your mom was smiling down on you and was pleased with your sweet gesture.
And many thanks to Sarah Crail for sharing her time, talent & ingenuity with setting up this wonderful experience.
Four Sisters Inn, you made it a much more comfortable shoot. Your place is absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed checking out all of the wonderful vintage items you have in the home. It made for a perfect backdrop. We are forever grateful.


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Andy Warhol: The Last Decade
September 26, 2009–January 3, 2010
Street Seen: The Psychological Gesture in American Photography, 1940-1959
January 30–April 25, 2010
American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection
May 22–September 6, 2010
Figurative Prints: 1980s Rewind
August 6–October 25, 2009
Fifty Works for Fifty States: The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
December 17, 2009–February 28, 2010
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March 26–June 6, 2010
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July 9–October 11, 2009
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Andy Warhol: The Last Decade
September 26, 2009–January 3, 2010
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is the first U.S. museum survey exhibition to explore the work that this seminal American artist produced during the final eight years of his life. Warhol entered a period of renewed vigor and enthusiasm in the 1980s that resulted in what was arguably the most productive period of his career.
Premiering at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the exhibition includes approximately 55 works lent by private collections and institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. Along with an introduction to Warhol, it is divided into thematic sections based on significant Warhol series: abstract works; collaborations (featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat); black-and-white ads; works surrounding death and religion; self-portraits; camouflage patterns; and a concluding section of the artist's Last Supper series.
Several large-scale works will punctuate the exhibition. In 1984, Warhol purchased a new studio building where—after working in a confined studio within the well-known Factory space for the majority of his career—he had the luxury of a large ballroom in which to create his works. The paintings mushroomed in scale to monumental proportions. In each of his late series, a number of works stretch from 25 to 35 feet in width.
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is guest curated by Joseph D. Ketner II, Lois and Henry Foster Chair in Contemporary Art at Emerson College, Boston, and organized at the Milwaukee Art Museum by John McKinnon, assistant curator of modern and contemporary art. The exhibition will travel nationally after its premiere in Milwaukee.
Street Seen: The Psychological Gesture in American Photography, 1940-1959
January 30–April 25, 2010
Abstract Expressionism, film noir, Beat poetry, and the New Journalism are all widely recognized aftershocks of World War II, representing a broad aesthetic revolution that championed spontaneity and subjective interpretation as the guiding principles of creative practice. Postwar photographers in many ways set the rhythm and tenor of this new approach, not least because the hand-held camera was naturally suited to chance discoveries and impulsive gestures. Significantly, it was the increased prominence of photography in American culture during and just prior to World War II that made it possible for the battlefield to be seen by—and made very real for—those on the home front.
Street Seen provides an in-depth look at six photographers active during the 1940s and 1950s whose work is grounded in a photographic sensibility derived from the visceral imagery of World War II. Lisette Model, Louis Faurer, Ted Croner, Saul Leiter, William Klein, and Robert Frank all share a talent for communicating the emotional resonance of everyday life in postwar America. Their graphically charged and emotionally engaging photographs evoke the excitement and unease that characterized the era, as popular culture, the arts, and everyday life underwent substantial, dramatic changes.
Many of these photographers also experimented with motion picture film. A select group of these short, non-narrative films will be on view in the galleries to create a dialogue with the approximately 100 photographs. In addition, to demonstrate the scope of the "psychological gesture" in American art during this period, paintings and drawings by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Franz Kline will punctuate the installation. The proximity of the paintings and photographs will clarify the significance and breadth of the subjective, performative approach to art-making in the mid-twentieth century.
Street Seen: The Psychological Gesture in American Photography, 1940-1959 is curated by Curator of Photographs Lisa Hostetler.
American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection
May 22–September 6, 2010
One of the world's finest collections of early American quilts concludes its national tour at the Milwaukee Art Museum May 22-September 6, 2010. Featuring rare surviving textiles of the late 1700s and early 1800s from the Winterthur Museum, Delaware, American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection outlines America's earliest cultural landscape with stunning detail. Never-before-seen objects include the only known example of an American quilted coat of arms (1815), one of only four known American framed medallion quilts (1805), and a kaleidoscopic sunburst quilt featuring over 6,700 pieces of printed cotton (1827).
Through skillful needlework and careful color coordination, each of the 40 quilts on view-drawn from a staggering collection of more than 20,000 textiles-transforms an array of fabrics, both common and exotic, into an extraordinary work of art illustrating early America (1760-1850). Quilts expressing religious faith, celebrating marriages, and supporting political candidates provide a rare opportunity to interpret the economics and politics of the time. The exhibition draws on the period correspondence of Mary Remington, a master quilter from Warwick, Rhode Island, to look closely at the makers' lives and the developments that affected their designs and material selection.
American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection is curated by Linda Eaton of the Winterthur Museum and organized at the Milwaukee Art Museum by Mel Buchanan, Liz Flaig, and Catharine Sawinski.
Figurative Prints: 1980s Rewind
August 6–October 25, 2009
The figure, never abandoned for long, returned as a dominant subject of artistic expression in the 1980s, following on the heels of Minimalism and Conceptualism. There was renewed interest in the art world for the sensuality and emotionality of the painted surface, and in image making. American, German, and Italian artists in particular employed familiar images as they once again turned to myth, allegory, and narrative in their work.
Figurative Prints: 1980s Rewind features approximately 40 works drawn almost exclusively from the Museum's outstanding collection of contemporary prints. Among the artists represented are Georg Baselitz, Richard Bosman, Francesco Clemente, Eric Fischl, Jörg Immendorff, Susan Rothenberg, David Salle, and Julian Schnabel. Though many are primarily known as painters, these artists embraced printmaking for its physicality, directness, and immediacy. Etching and woodcut resurged at this time because artists deemed them the most appropriate print techniques to reflect the many dramas they were depicting. Some artists struggled with their nation's historical and cultural legacy, others turned inward, exploring private moments such as dreams and unconscious states. Figurative Prints puts the work of so-called Neo-Expressionists, graffiti artists, and academically trained artists side by side.
Figurative Prints: 1980s Rewind is curated by Brooke Mulvaney, collections manager of works on paper.
Fifty Works for Fifty States: The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
December 17, 2009–February 28, 2010
Dorothy and Herbert Vogel have made art-collecting a lifelong journey, amassing a world-class art collection of over 4,000 works on a shoe-string budget. Herbert, 85, spent most of his working life as an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, while Dorothy, 73, was a reference librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library.
In keeping with their history of civil service, the Vogels are gifting 2,500 works from their collection of contemporary art throughout the nation, with 50 works going to a selected public art institution in each of the 50 different states.
The institution selected in Wisconsin is the Milwaukee Art Museum. Honored to be the recipient of such a gift, the Museum presents Fifty Works for Fifty States: The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection December 17, 2009-February 28, 2010. Artists represented in the exhibition, which focuses on minimalist and conceptual art-the best known and most well developed aspect of the couple's collecting focus-include Robert Barry, Sol LeWitt, Robert Mangold, and Richard Tuttle.
Fifty Works for Fifty States: The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection is curated by John McKinnon, assistant curator of modern and contemporary art.
Raphael: The Woman with the Veil
March 26–June 6, 2010
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents Raphael's La Donna Velata, one of the most celebrated artworks of the Italian Renaissance, in a one-work masterpiece exhibition. On loan from the Pitti Palace in Florence, La Donna Velata (Veiled Lady) is considered an invaluable treasure among the paintings in the collection. The portrait, which Raphael painted in about 1516, had a profound influence on artists both of his day and since; not only is it beautifully painted, but a myth of intrigue envelops the work—it is rumored that the sitter was the artist's mistress. At one point, the portrait was considered the most famous painting in the world.
Responding to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Raphael developed in this portrait his own ideal of female beauty and deportment. The sitter's veil indicates that she is married, while the sleeve conveys both opulence and, in abstract terms, the sitter's hidden but complex psychology. Art historians have variously identified this beautiful woman as a patron's bride and as the artist's mistress, who appears as a model in many of Raphael's most important works.
Raphael: The Woman with the Veil is organized by the Portland Museum of Art and the Foundation for Italian Art & Culture, New York. The exhibition is coordinated at the Milwaukee Art Museum by Director of Exhibitions Laurie Winters.
American Furniture / Googled
July 9–October 11, 2009
In this experimental installation on view in the Decorative Arts Gallery, traditional object labels are replaced by digital screens that capture what an array of institutions and individuals have to say about eleven examples of Victorian-era furniture.
The unconventional labels share resource materials from the Internet, including in-depth information on similar furniture and relevant design histories from other museums, libraries, and blogs; market values at an auction house; and entertaining snapshots made available on a photo-sharing website.
American Furniture / Googled explores a range of nineteenth-century furniture styles from neoclassicism, through opulent revival styles, to early Modernism. On view will be chairs by George Hunzinger, L. & J. G. Stickley, Samuel Gragg, and the Herter Brothers, along with a wildly ornamented Kimbel & Cabus Desk, a restrained Shaker Sewing Desk, a gilt and stenciled neoclassical-style Pier Table, and George Niedecken's Dresser for the Demmer House.
American Furniture / Googled is is organized by Mel Buchanan, Mae E. Demmer assistant curator of 20th-century design.
Green Furniture Design
November 12, 2009–March 14, 2010
Green Furniture Design focuses on the concept of sustainable design, which centers not only around a responsible use of materials and methods of manufacture but also on issues of object life span, energy usage, and recycling/disposal. The exhibition explores how 21st-century furniture makers seek to modify our aesthetic expectations—especially when it comes to forms that are multifunctional, recyclable, or made of alternative materials. Work by contemporary artists is featured alongside historical objects, exploring roots of the green idea in furniture design.
The exhibition curators also strive to achieve a level of "green curating" that cuts down on this exhibition's carbon footprint. The team is scaling back the use of paper in design, planning, and writing practices related to the show; incorporating local objects and materials that do not require crating and shipping from far away places; and using bicycle transportation for objects from as far away as Madison and Green Bay. In the gallery, the design team will use recycled materials for labels and platforms. Electronically activated lighting will control energy consumption, as well.
This exhibition is curated by Ethan Lasser and guest curator Hongtao Zhou. Organized at the Milwaukee Art Museum by Ethan Lasser.
Out of Line: The Satirical Prints of Warrington Colescott
June 17–September 26, 2010
Warrington Colescott is the premier satirical printmaker working in the United States, employing his sharp wit and vivid imagination to interpret contemporary and historical events in the tradition of William Hogarth, Francisco de Goya, Honoré Daumier, and George Grosz. He is internationally respected for his exceptional command of complex techniques and for his unique practice of cutting intaglio plates to silhouette compositional elements.
The Milwaukee Art Museum has the largest collection of work by Colescott. Out of Line: The Satirical Prints of Warrington Colescott will highlight the Museum's rich holdings and celebrate sixty years of Colescott's print production. The Museum is also preparing the catalogue raisonné of his printed oeuvre— The Prints of Warrington Colescott: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1948–2008—to be copublished by the University of Wisconsin Press. The 352-page catalogue documents and depicts all 354 of Colescott's editioned prints, providing title, date, media, dimensions, and selected exhibition history and collections for each print, along with comments and anecdotes by Colescott and author Mary Weaver Chapin.
Out of Line: The Satirical Prints of Warrington Colescott is curated by Mary Weaver Chapin, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings.
The Milwaukee Art Museum includes the Santiago Calatrava–designed Quadracci Pavilion, completed in October 2001. The Milwaukee Art Museum's far-reaching holdings include more than 20,000 works spanning antiquity to the present day.
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The Rivers of London/Peter Grant series continued on a strong note with books 4 and 5 in the series. I read these back to back, and decided to combine my reviews.
Recap from Books 1-3: Peter Grant is a magician's apprentice as well as a policeman in modern London. His special unit investigates and solves crimes involving paranormal phenomena. Most of the magician population was wiped out during WWII, but a newly trained dark magician is plotting something big while lots of other paranormal happenings are also going on. There are gods/goddesses tied with each of the rivers of London and all tributaries who play a role in each of the books.
I think Broken Homes (Book 4) is either tied for or comes in a close second as the best in the series. It really advanced the world building, and moved forward the Faceless Man's (overarching Big Bad) story as well as something big that has been building for the Rivers. There is a huge twist at the end that made me gasp, and was SO fitting to the story. The 6th book is coming out at the end of January 2017, and I rather wish this was the last book I had read in the series instead of book 5 (more on that below).
There are several major crimes in Broken Homes, and I had trouble keeping them all straight in my head, but they do all intertwine. There is a body dump of a woman missing a face, a break in at a museum where books on magic were stolen and pawned, demon traps are being created and the factory gets destroyed, etc. A LOT going on. The center of the story is a housing complex designed by a magician. All of the crimes they are investigating seem to somehow come back to that building, so Peter and his fellow magical apprentice Leslie move in to the complex to try and find out what is going on. One thing Aaronovitch does really well throughout this series is give the reader a great sense of place. His architectural descriptions are always great, and they reach their pinnacle in this book describing the housing complex. Peter gets to battle the Faceless Man for the second time in the series, and it's really just a pleasure to read.
Foxglove Summer (Book 5) was not bad in any sense of the word. It was an enjoyable read and expanded the world Peter lives in. It was just missing something (and I know what that is: Leslie, Nightingale (Peter's boss), and the city of London). Two preteen girls go missing in a rural town and Peter gets sent out to investigate if there is anything magical about the disappearance. Spoiler: there is. So, Peter spends the book in the tiny town and has left all the other great characters behind in London. His 'girlfriend'(?) Beverly (one of the Rivers) does show up and help him, but theirs is not a relationship I particularly enjoy, so that didn't help me like this book more. Peter was born and raised in London, and since place is very much a character in all these books, the descriptions of the different London neighborhoods have been great. This was a fish out of water tale, and it was amusing to see Peter learn his way around the countryside, but, like Peter, I still missed the city.
I got the feeling that Aaronovitch wasn't ready to follow up the amazing ending to Broken Homes just yet, so he slowed the pace down with Foxglove Summer. I don't know what his book contract looks like or how long he intends the series to be, but I could see it racing towards the end if he kept up the pace of Book 4. Book 5 does give Peter an opportunity to talk to an old magician who knew his mentor Nightingale during WWII, and Peter learns some really important information that will clearly have a central role through the rest of the series. But other than that info drop I did not see how Book 5 advanced the series overall.
I really adore the writing style of these books. It's very witty and has that dry, British humor that I have always loved. And, in the midst of all the paranormal shenanigans, there are just little gems that speak to me. My two favorites this time around (one from each book):
"You know how some people work at being stupid?" she asked. "If you give them a clear, common sense choice they give it a lot of thought and then choose stupid." (Take what you will from this regarding current events).
"Sometimes you have to make a choice and sometimes you have to act on blind faith and trust that your mates won't let you down." (I needed to hear this right now).
I am so anxious for the next book to come out and it will hopefully pick up the pace back in London with all my favorite characters in one place again.


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Hi there!
I have always treasured the 'world imagined', and like so many people, loved a great story.
From a young age, I enjoyed not just reading great books, but also writing my own material. I was a child with a strong belief in standing up for what you believed in, and I took great offense to bullies. I valued listening and paying attention to what other people can teach us, and enjoyed sitting and listening to adults tell their stories at family gatherings.
After my second decade as a Speech-Language Pathologist and therapist, I made the decision to found a home health care company, a place where great people could bring their skills and hopefully feel appreciated and motivated to be the very best they could be. I personally ran this company, called Exceptionalities, for seven years, and in doing this I learned even more about what people seem to hold most dear. I found that health care was more than just giving someone a prescribed treatment…. Everyone wants to be listened to and to be respected, to be treated as more than just a number; to be heard. Once more, connections to my passion were evident all around me: time and time again, what these clients wanted most was to tell you their stories.
Throughout this period, I would always return to my first love, writing. I continued to make up stories, even incorporating story telling into my company's meetings. I was also blessed with two wonderful, exceptional children who allowed me the pleasure of making up bedtime stories for them for years, night after night. They helped me keep my greatest pleasure alive, even while I was working long hours as a health care professional, mentor & CEO. I would make up these stories 'on the spot', based on characters my children wanted in the tale, and managed to entertain them and still incorporate some teaching and values into these bedtime tales along the way.
Can you guess what happened next? One day, my daughter, Melissa, asked me to imagine for them a 'longer' story; a novel in which they could be the inspiration for key characters. Habitan was born.
I began writing the story and reading the chapters to the children as I went along. Soon after that, I decided to sell my health care business. This allowed me to focus my time and efforts on my favorite passion, story-telling. Now that Book 1 of Habitan is finished, my hope is that the magical land of Habitan will provide an escape that will enthrall and consume readers and surprise them until the very end, as it did for my children. Perhaps it will even provoke the readers' own imaginations, their own creativity.
Habitan will be a full multi-book adventure series, and I promise continued plot twists, surprises and new mysteries along the way, so fans of the story can check this website for updates on the release date for the next book in the series!
Thank you for your faith in the world of my imagination. I remain gratefully yours,


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Family dentistry is extremely important in Lakewood, Washington. As a parent, you are responsible for fostering good dental habits in your children. Finding a highly-qualified family dentist to work with will ensure that you always have the support you need to provide an encouraging environment for your kids. While they may only visit the dentist twice a year for regular dental services, these experiences help develop habits that will assist in the prevention of cavities over time. The following dentistry tips will also be beneficial.
Start Early
Family dentistry begins before your child's teeth even come in. To keep the gums healthy, wipe your baby's mouth with a moist washcloth. You'll want to begin professional dental cleanings as soon as teeth appear.
Keep Regular Appointments
As previously mentioned, you should plan to take your child for family dentistry services at least twice a year. Ideally, a dentist will be able to provide additional dental care encouragement upon each visit. This will further reinforce good habits.
Use Toothpaste with Fluoride
Here's a good dentistry tip: With so many toothpaste brands to choose from, it can be difficult to know which is best. Look for options that include fluoride. Fluoride offers many benefits, including strengthened enamel.
Looking for Family Dentistry Services in Lakewood?
Are you looking for high quality family dentistry services in Lakewood, Washington? Now that you know the best way to prepare your children healthy dental practices, it's time to reinforce these good habits. Contact Lakewood Dental Group in Lakewood with questions or to schedule a consultation today. Our highly-trained specialists have served families in the surrounding communities for many years and always provide expert advice and quality care. Whether you need help relieving dental pain or it's time for a cleaning, we have the knowledge, skills and equipment to help. Additionally, our offices offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry services, dental implants and orthodontic services.
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7 Ways to Green Both Mail and Mailer
At the 2008 DM Days New York in June, Debora Haskel, vice president of marketing for IWCO Direct in Chanhassen, Minn., presented "45 Environmentally Friendly Direct Mail Ideas in 45 Minutes." In her session, she made it clear that there are many big and small ways to green your direct mail as well as your company itself. Here are seven green initiatives to undertake.
1. Create an environmental policy statement.
No matter what your size, it's important to not only have a green policy, but to publicize that greening.
2. Communicate with your entire supply chain.
Not just paper companies, but list companies and mailers for better address hygiene.
3. Know what's working.
Do you really need that buckslip? Or that lift note? Can the brochure be two pages rather than four? Look for ways to slim it down.
4. Reconsider substrates.
Now there are recyclable and even biodegradable plastic substrates, so consider them for your premiums, window films and even outers.
5. Educate consumers.
Consumers think half of landfill is junk mail! They need to be told the figure is more like 2 percent and direct mail is becoming more environmental by the minute.
6. Consider single-source benefits.
Cut down on spoilage and waste, and choose a source that's closer to your company to cut down on transportation costs. Also, print closer to where you distribute.
7. Reduce basis weight of paper.
Test lower basis weights, get more yield and move away from coated sheets.


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FurieFR posted a question in SuggestionHello, I love playing World War 3 but I wanna see in-game a French special forces loadout such as the CPA 10 or 1er RPIMa "French SAS" or 13 RDP and I wanted to know if the French army camo : "Centre Europe" and Multicam will be added to the game. Also, with the patches of the french special forces (CPA 10, 1er RPIMa, Commandement des Opérations Spéciales, 13ème RDP) and to end my request, the FAMAS G2 (or FAMAS FELIN Version) with the PAMAS G1 (Pistol) as shown on the photos I'm posting. Will it be possible to be added to the game ? Good day to you, French player


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"Khissa Chando-Bihula-Bishari Ke" : Another Angika Film in Pipe Line
Mumbai, April 20, 2007: "Khissa Chando Bihula Bishari Ke" would be the next film, which is in the foray for screening shortly on Indian silver screen after "Khagaria Vali Bhouji". According to the sources, KCBBK is scheduled to be released on May 04, 2007. It is told that KCBBK is the first ever Angika Film which has been granted a Certificate for the release by the Censor Board. Things were quite different some years ago. Films made in Gujarati, Marathi and Punjabi languages ruled in respective states with much success. Other regional films like Bhojpuri films then were nowhere seen. But since 2005, Bhojpuri films began gaining ground. And now it appears that the turn is of Angika Cinema. A rare feat indeed! Angika films are now to suddenly become catch word in Indian cinema. The films are expected to do huge business in terms of success and money return. No other regional language films… Read More


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What we DO/HAVE DONE!
Over the past few years we have been involved in lots of pieces of work that have come from suggestions by Looked After Children and Young People. Below is some examples of our work. For more information please contact Ellie: email@example.com
LAC Guide
Members of the CiCC have been involved in designing the new Looked After Children's guide that will be available to anyone in care.
CICC members have been involved in interviewing and selecting social workers, Heads of Service, residential staff and Young People's Advisors.
child FRIENDLY CARE PLAN
We have worked with the IRO's to develop some child friendly care plans. They are now well used by everyone and the feedback we have received is very positive.
CELEBRATION EVENTs
Members of the CICC have been involved in planning the Celebration of Achievement Events for Looked After Children and Young People. There are two events in Durham now:
One called the EPIC Awards (Exceptional People in Care) for young people school year 10 upwards and care leavers. The other award is called 'Celebrate Me' for children up to year 10.
Both award names were decided by children and young people along with the planning, organising, delivery and hosting of each events.
Last years theme which was chosen by the young people was 'Circus'. "We met several times to discuss what should be provided. All our ideas were passed onto the Marketing Team wand the Young People's Service who helped organise the event. This year we have been involved to, choosing the entertainment, food and music"
Several members attend the events this year and helping out and promoting our CICC.
CICC wEBSITE
The CICC decided that we needed to have a new website as the old one we had wasn't suitable.
We had several meetings looking at other websites and deciding what we would want our new CICC website to look like and have on it.
"We are really pleased we have a new website!"
Keep watching this space for more information!
We decided we want to get a lot more children and young peoples views on topics we are currently discussing as a CICC.
Our current survey is about clothing and toiletry budgets as this seems to be an issue.
To complete our survey please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J375BNW
Our next survey is going to be about pocket money and social workers.
Throughout the year we run agenda days for looked after children and care leavers who do not want to attend the CiCC meetings.
(An 'AGENDA DAY™ ' is an Adult Free event run by young people for children and young people. The events are a safe space for both children and young people to talk freely about a certain topic and give their views)
Staff development training
Young People have delivered training to social workers, IRO's, trainee social workers, foster carers, potential foster carers and corporate parents.
For more information on our training packages please contact Investing in Children on 0191 307 7030.
Corporate Parenting PANEL
We work closely with the Corporate Parenting Panel (CPP) to make sure children and young people's views and ideas are fed into the panel. 2 Young people from the CiCC sit on the panel and attend the monthly CPP meetings. For the past 3 years the CiCC has been a standard item on the CPP agenda. Every six months members of CPP attend our CiCC meeting and take part in discussions and activities.
There have been lots of changes made due to having a strong relationship with the panel.
Every year the CiCC produce a child friendly annual report for the Corporate Parent Panel.
This is available upon request.
speed dating event
In May last year we held a speed dating event with members of the Corporate Parenting Panel (CPP) and DCC Staff to discuss some of the issues looked after children and young people have raised and want to change.
We had several tables set up and on each table there was a topic/issue to discuss. We talked about each one for 3 minutes then moved on to a different table.
The event was a huge success and lots of changes have started to happen.
Following the event Ellie (our worker) now meets regularly with managers and members of the CPP.
For more information on what we discussed get in touch with Ellie.
Members of the CICC have taken part in the County wide review of the School Nursing Service.
The CICC have had several discussions about how to improve the Freedom Card and made suggestions on how it could be monitored and stay within budget.
We would really like to hear your views on what you like about the Freedom Card. So please get in touch with your comments.
CHILDREN'S cOMMISSIONER
We took part in a review about the Children's Commissioner and the advice and assistance her and her team provide to children and young people who live away from home or who receive social services.
The review was run by Indigo part of the University of Cumbria. "During the review we got asked if we knew who the Children's Commissioner was and what she does. We also got the chance to suggest what we thought she could be doing to raise her profile and work more closely with ourselves and other CICC''s"
Young People said that the Council need to be offering more traineeships and apprenticeships to Looked After Young People.
Durham County Council have been working extremely hard over the past few months to ensure that this happens.
Several different departments in the council have agreed to take on an apprenticeship. Check out the council website to see what apprenticeships are available.


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Just like with our homes, one of the things that need considering when facing the interior design of a hotel or a restaurant is the choice of fabrics and upholstery in each room: from the fabric of the curtains and the upholstery of the seats, to the wallpapers, accents like cushions and even the personnel's wardrobe. Interior designers, always on top of new trends in color, textures and patterns, rely on big textile firms to create their drafts and color schemes; Gancedo, offering a wide variety of collections both its own and from prestigious international firms, is the North in the compass of many of them. Would you like to know which trendy restaurants are adorned with some of our collections?
Decorated by Lázaro Rosa-Violán and located at Number 20, Jorge Juan Street in Madrid, Amazónico has become a season sensation. The Catalan designer has been able to achieve "an authentic trip through the Amazon" in a jungle-inspired fresh and cosmopolitan space. Playing with plain velvets in red and green tones, as well as some printed fabrics from Liberty, he combined them with details such as fringes in the chairs and lamps to create a colonial touch reminiscent of those small hotels along the Amazon in Peru, Brazil, Colombia…
Ten con Ten
At Ten con Ten restaurant, in Madrid (Ayala, 6), the famed studio Cousi Interiorismo has achieved a refined and cozy look, with warm lighting and a carefully crafted mix of styles. Designers Alba Hurlé and Alicia Martín combined velvets with pine wood, Tom Dixon-designed lamps as well as some salvaged and vintage objects, strategically placed to create elegance and warmth.
Quintín Ultramarinos
Cousi Interiorismo sign off once again on a design, this time for Quintín Ultramarinos (Jorge Juan, 17 at the corner of Lagasca), a restaurant located inside an old grocery store with an ambiance so warm that it makes you feel right at home. The space, distributed in two stories and allocated in three spaces -restaurant, bar and store-, has a simple yet current décor. Naked brick walls, wood counters, warm lighting, velvet chairs, tall tables, fabrics with discreet patterns by Robert Allen, wallpapers by William Morris… everything to create an old country feeling in the very heart of Madrid. Very cozy.
Sushita Café
In this local (Miguel Ángel, 11 at the corner of General Martínez Campos), Cousi Interiorismo has created cozy rooms, with an exotic and minimalist touch. Fabrics by Liberty and plain clothes from Gancedo with textures from the Primary Colours line have been used in the décor.
Boho Bar Madrid
Architect Héctor Ruiz-Velázquez and interior designer Almudena de Toledo are co-authors of Boho Bar, an eclectic space in the Madrid borough of Chueca (Colmenares, 13). With a cozy, colorful and natural design, in this restaurant with filtered ethnic overtones you can see a combination of natural fabrics with industrial furniture, colorful textiles, polished cement flooring, plants and trees to create boundaries between spaces, turquoise tiles and original decorative elements. Velvets from Gancedo's Geovelvet collection, as well as some others by Sanderson and Robert Allen, have been used to craft the cushioning for the benches.
Colombia in Residence
Colombia in Residence is the name given to a gastronomic event in which four of the best Colombian chefs travel to Madrid to offer a gastronomic experience to all who wish (and are able) to indulge in it. The space, which is located within the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, has been decorated by the García de Vinuesa studio with Gancedo fabrics.
With the showcasing of Colombian biodiversity through vegetation as the central theme, natural fabrics such as linen and cotton have been chosen, in with smooth, subtle tones that will not overpower the gastronomic enjoyment in the restaurant.
The chosen Port Lligat collection features fabrics which imitate esparto to upholster seats and the wall, while others with vegetation motifs such as seaweed, in lime, or the design Irina, which recreates the flowers from the mimosa plant, in yellow and green. The fabrics are patterns over linen and viscose texture, which have been used in cushions for chairs and benches.
In the aim of recreating a tropical rainforest, Gancedo also puts forward the use of wallpapers: Manila, a design of tropical leafs from the Voyage of Discovery collection by Sanderson (one of the international firms distributed exclusively by Gancedo) and the Insectarium collection, a playful pattern with stick insects in green.
La Rotisserie
La Rotisserie (Fernando El Santo, 25) is a bistro with avant-guarde touches in which interior design studio Las 2 Mercedes has been able to achieve a rustic, vintage feel that is very chic, with Parisian inspiration. Naked brick walls intertwine with fronts upholstered with patterned fabrics by Sanderson.
Flax & Kale, H&M Barcelona's restaurant
The interior design of Flax & Kale, in the H&M store in Barcelona (Paseo de Gracia, 11), was created by interior design studio Francesc Pons, who chose natural materials such as steel and wood to create a tranquil and attractive space.
At Gancedo, we took care of creating the patterns for the fabrics and crafting the cushions. The designs are quite abstract, with themes such as flora and fauna on a backdrop of white and gray, black and green tones.
Fuerte Miramar Hotel, Amàre Club, in Marbella
At the Amáre Club Restaurant in the Hotel Fuerte Miramar in Marbella, interior designer Jordi Cruz chose to prioritize nature and water. Furniture with sober lines in light wood are combined with beige and blue fabrics (very Mediterranean) in a stage where the highlight is the spectacular ceiling with bands of fabric which emulate the subtlety and the undulating nature of the sea.
Thanks to our own mill the make up workshop, and the professional installers, Gancedo guarantees an excellent quality in all its works.
As experts in Contract, here at Gancedo we have a specialized team in each of the showrooms, offering a wide array of flame-retardant fabrics, complying with the current industry standards. We work with Trevira, the world's biggest fabricator of fire-retardant polyester, having been distinguished as Silver Members for five years in a row.
With Gancedo, it is possible to create custom designs from beginning to end, adapting to different budgets with high quality, resistant and washable designs.


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Word aversion, the subject of much linguistic study, is a phobic reaction to the sound of certain words. The seemingly innocuous moist is one of the words that people find most unpleasant. A survey at Mississippi State University found that moist was second only to vomit among detested words, ahead of such other nasties as phlegm, ooze, mucus, puke, scab, and pus. There is even a moist-hating Facebook page with nearly 8,000 "friends."
Reasons given for hating moist relate to words and ideas that it evokes. Some people say it makes them think of "squishy" and "slimy." Others say it elicits thoughts of soiled underwear, sweaty palms, or other body parts dampened by various secretions. Some say it conjures up unpalatable food. In urban slang moist can be a synonym for "embarrassing," "unpleasant," or "sexually aroused."
This aversion might be explained by competing theories of the etymology of moist. A fourteenth-century word meaning "slightly wet," it derives from the Old French moiste, meaning "damp, wet, or soaked." One school says its Latin root is musteum, meaning "fresh, green, or new." But another linguistic camp thinks it stems from the Latin mucidus, which means "slimy, moldy, or musty."
As for me, I am a great fan of moist—especially in a slice of rich, moist chocolate cake or in an ice-cold, straight-up dry martini with beads of lovely moisture condensing on the outside of the glass.
As for the Bard of Buffalo Bayou, he is all wet.
Water, water, everywhere,
It's all I have to drink.
A taste of plain vin-ordinaire
Would put me in the pink.
I wish I had a mug of beer—
I hear the glasses clink,
But my beverage is pure and clear,
Straight from the kitchen sink.
A shot of bourbon, scotch, or gin
Would iron out every kink,
I'll even bet a Mickey Finn
Would taste real good (wink, wink),
There's not a drop of Chardonnay
Or cognac here to drink—
I wonder if 'twould be okay
If I tried a glass of ink?


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Unsuspecting divers in Minnesota are in for quite the scare if they stumble upon the Jason Voorhees statue that was placed at the bottom of a popular diving lake in Crosby, Minnesota. The statue was hidden there a few years ago by Friday the 13th super fan Curtis Lahr and it has seen some wear and tear from being 120 feet below the surface, but that just adds to the creepiness factor. It's weird, the worn appearance actually makes the statue look more life-like, which is pretty messed up.
Curtis Lahr placed the Jason Voorhees statue at the bottom of the lake in 2013 in honor of Friday the 13th, but specifically Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. At the end of Jason Lives, Tommy Jarvis attaches a chain to a massive rock and drops it in Crystal Lake, the same place where a young Jason drowned as a child. The visual of Jason drowning in Crystal Lake is a powerful one, which makes this machete wielding, mask wearing statue at the bottom of the Minnesota lake so amazing.
The video footage of a scuba diver finding the Jason Voorhees monument is pretty creepy on its own. The Lake is dark and murky, leading to the diver utilizing a flashlight to be able to see what's hanging out in there. And then boom, at 120 feet, there he is. Even after years of algae collecting and general wear from being 120 feet underwater for years just makes the statue even scarier. Just imagine a diver stumbling upon it randomly without any prior knowledge.
For Friday the 13th fans who would like to experience something similar without scuba certification, Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, the original camp that was used for Crystal Lake in the first movie and they're offering over-night stays starting this April for the first time. There's all kinds of VIP ticket bundles and exclusive experiences tied into the camping ground, which is an active Boys Scout campground these days. The demand is so high that they're having to run a lottery system for diehard fans}, so maybe it will be easier to get the scuba certification after all.
Though the statue of horror icon Jason Voorhees was planted nearly 5 years ago, divers are just now starting to stumble upon it, turning it into a viral sensation. In Chris Lahr's YouTube video showing off the Friday the 13th statue, he had to put a disclaimer in the comments because people were claiming that it's fake. He explains.
"Jason is a fictional character, there is no such thing as a real Jason. This is simply a statue of the character. To comment this video is fake implies you believe he is a real person. Like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, he doesn't exist."
Seems weird that Lahr would have to put that disclaimer there, but people can be pretty weird sometimes. The Jason Voorhees statue at the bottom of the Minnesota lake is not fake news and you can check it out below, thanks to Curtis Lahr's YouTube channel.


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Off-site backups is one option, which I'm looking at separately. No advise needed here.
I'm also looking for something to store my important stuff in, just in case my house burns down.
So a fireproof box, that could take the heat of a full-on house fire. It wouldn't need to be very big. just enough to hold an album of DVDs, a few envelopes and a couple of USB sticks.
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Continuing from my previous blog post on landlord maintenance costs (How Much I've Spent On Maintenance Costs Over The Years As A landlord) I'm going to quickly ramble on about how I try to minimize maintenance costs (real exciting stuff, brace yourself for mental ejaculation). I think this may be an area where a lot of landlords get it wrong. I've witnessed Landlords buy the wrong property, recruit the wrong tenants, and consequently pay out of their arse to keep the boat floating. When really, all they needed was a bit of common sense and foresight to avoid those issues.
I consider forecasting maintenance costs pretty important; it helps give an indication of whether an investment is worth pursuing. Before buying, I always try to work out how much contingency I'd need for maintenance. Obviously, it's not always an accurate calculation, but the figures can often stack up and fit in line, which is great for forecasting net profit.
As far as I'm concerned, there are a few factors which can help forecast how much annual maintenance costs will be. Here's how I break it down:
1) Type of tenants
I've had tenants in the past that enjoyed putting holes in the wall, draw on the walls and wipe shit on the carpets. They weren't the cheapest tenants in the world.
Good/sober tenants = lower maintenance costs.
2) Type of property
New build properties generally aren't as well built as older Victorian houses, so they're probably more prone to injury.
A lot of these new build properties have plasterboard partition walls, which can fold in half when you take a frustrated swipe at the wall after a bad day.
3) Age of property
Older properties are more likely to suffer from plumbing/electrical faults, unless they've been completely refitted.
4) Luck
There's definitely an element of luck involved. You could have an overall sound property, but some times karma fails to surface.
5) Quality of fittings
If you walk into a property with cheap fittings, it will probably end up costing you. I learnt this the hard way. I had a property that initially came with a shitty boiler, and it kept breaking down as different parts kept failing. I'm sure a lot of you already know boilers aren't cheap. I'm still waiting for it to completely break down on me.
In hindsight, instead of continually patching up the rusty tin, it would have been better just to replace the entire boiler with a much more reliable model.
6) Custom fittings
A lot of new build properties have been crammed into small areas, consequently lot of custom fittings, such as kitchen units and white goods have been installed. They're custom because they're a lot smaller than the standard sizes you'll find in D.I.Y stores. So when it comes to replacing/repairing these items, it may cost more.
Ways to prevent rocketing maintenance costs
Putting aside the element of bad luck, I try to you can try to minimize maintenance costs by doing the following:
1) Picking the right tenants
2) Getting the appropriate property survey before purchasing a property
3) Getting a qualified plumber/electrician to check the property thoroughly before/after purchasing
4) Use quality fittings as opposed to the cheap and cheerful crap. I know, I know, we all love Ikea.
5) Build relationships with qualified labourers that know what they are doing. Good labourers will provide warranty for the work they do and the products they use.
6) buy products with warranties, and even pay a little extra to lengthen the period of the warranties
Does anyone bother thinking about maintenance costs before taking action, or is it considered secondary bullshit that is only thought about when something actually needs fixing/replacing?
Disclaimer: I'm just a landlord blogger; I'm 100% not qualified to give legal or financial advice. I'm a doofus. Any information I share is my unqualified opinion, and should never be construed as professional legal or financial advice. You should definitely get advice from a qualified professional for any legal or financial matters. For more information, please read my full disclaimer.


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Too much stress can have a devastating impact on your health and well-being. Recent research by Chrysalis Courses, the UK's leading counselling and hypnotherapy trainer, found that women are more likely to feel stressed than men with one in five saying they feel this way every day. The research also found that being a parent with children at home adds to your stress levels.
Lorna Cordwell, Head of Counselling at Chrysalis Courses shares her top tips to help mums stress less.
Value Yourself
Mums are not very good at putting themselves first. Learn to always consider your wellbeing in everything you do. Let go of any guilty feelings around doing 'nothing', and take regular breaks from tasks, letting yourself know when you're tired and need to rest. Value your emotions too. You have a right to feel them, and by learning to trust them you will learn a lot about yourself. Emotions like anger, fear and sadness might be uncomfortable, but they can help us to understand what is really troubling us.
Take responsibility for your stress
Many mums are juggling parenthood with work and other pressures. It's easy to blame something else for causing our stress, but this can leave us feeling that things are out of our control. Our counselling and hypnotherapy students learn that people often create our own stress by how they think about situations. When we are calm, we can let go of things that aren't important. Be realistic. Do you have to do everything perfectly, when in many cases 'good enough' is just fine? If you find you think in terms of "musts, have-to's, and shoulds", try easing up on yourself.
Learn full relaxation
Relaxation does not come easily when we are stressed. If you find it hard to switch off, there are lots of simple relaxation and mindfulness exercises that you can learn from self-help books or online. At Chrysalis we teach our students how hypnosis and progressive relaxation significantly reduces stress. If we are not careful stress can become a habit and we start feeling stressed all the time. I regularly stop myself throughout the day and just ask myself a simple question, "How am I in this moment?", then I mentally check around my body and check on my actions and thinking. "Am I just worrying for no reason?", "Am I walking really fast when I could be taking my time?" If I am then I make myself stop.
Be more assertive
Do you agree to others' unreasonable requests? You were hoping to get away early but now you've told a work colleague that you'll finish up his project so he can go home. Saying "No" when we need to can be done calmly and politely while staying firm to our decision. It's helpful to others as well to know where we stand. It can be tricky at first, but try practicing in situations that aren't that important to you. Practice saying "No" to the persistent cold-callers. You can add a "thank you "if you wish!
Time management
Be realistic about your ability to physically get things done by the deadline you've given yourself. Can you really get all that done in a day? Will you feel guilty if you don't? Spend some time building your time-management skills. Time regular tasks as you do them so you know how long they really take. Sometimes the solution to stress caused by being in a rush is accepting that we can't do anything about it. The train is running late and our worrying won't speed up our journey.
Have your own space
So often in therapy I have found that clients don't have a space in time or a physical space that is just theirs. Boltholes like sheds, allotments and garages are recognised by many of us. But women in particular can find themselves without a space of their own in the family home. The kids have their bedrooms, our partner has their workshop, but we share a bedroom and all the other rooms are communal. If you can't physically create a space, then try taking walks, gardening, reading, and doing activities that let you be with just you.
Recognise your friends
We are social creatures and as well as needing to be alone sometimes, we also like to be with others. Spend time with the people who make you feel good, and consider spending less time with the people who don't. You may find yourself just meeting other mums because it's convenient but are they really true friends you can be yourself with? If you've lost touch with good friends, then bite the bullet and re-connect. Social media can be a great way of keeping in touch, but it's not a good alternative to calling each other, meeting regularly or just popping round.
What do you think about these tips to help mums stress less? Do you try to do any of these in your life? Perhaps you have some tips to share. Please do leave a comment below.
Lorna Cordwell is a therapist and Head of Counselling at Chrysalis Courses which offers flexible counselling and hypnotherapy training at 32 venues across the UK.
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Remember, Champagne is the only drink that enhances a woman's beauty
LOVE IS IN THE AIR: Nothing so romantic as any surprising nights at a superior hotel in a city oozes of charm, tradition and intimacy. And why wait until Valentine's Day or next spring when you can praise our thoughtful airlines eagerly looking forward to lead us off on their low-priced wings directly to romantic cities. Since romance is without limitations, we have concentrated on offers totally free of gondolas and famous towers. It's time to plan next romantic break.
Florence, Italy: This jewel of a city would normally been at top of any wish list if it had not been so damn hard to get here. Few international flights are for Florence. But a flight to Pisa and train or car is still not the world's hardest expedition. Once arrived you promptly forget the struggle when you spot the statue "David" at the Accademia or Botticelli's "Venus" in the Uffizi Gallery, particularly if you have pre-ordered tickets.
Romantic hotel
David Hotel, at Via Porta Rossa, is a historic building with modern luxury. Best of the entire hotel is centrally located in the historical centre and near the central station and several sights. This is also a hotel with extra nice and helpful staff who will ensure that you experience the city's secrets.
Exciting: Walk the hill to Piazza Michelangelo and have a priceless view over the romantic city and the Tuscan hills. Take a trip to central Piazza Signoria and stop by Ponte Vecchio. Here the restaurants served Tuscan steak for two, a local specialty, or stop by Il Gelato Vivoli, Via Isole delle Stinch 7, to taste what is considered the world's best ice cream. The recipe is simple – it is made of natural products and a large portion of love.
Marrakech where the time stood still
"Take the train from Casablanca…" Crosby Stills and Nash sings, but arriving by the air is almost the same. The Moroccan city is back on top of the list of cool places, with many new hotels and other kinds of love palaces. Marrakech is the place where it seems the time stood still for long, but with an open door to the present. The romantic city's bustling streets and alleys are like a theatre a spectacular show with singers, acrobats, magicians, botanists, historians and charlatans – all fighting for your attention.
Romantic hotel: Select one of the six hotels to Angsana with rooms the size of a football field. Angsana Riad Si Said in the heart of downtown has original features and a style that can suit even royalty. The hotel has swimming pool, steam bath and spa providing treatments. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace and here it is both sun loungers and jazzuci.
Exciting guide to navigate
Hire a guide to navigate you safely through the labyrinthine streets and try to make time for a visit to Jardin Majorelle, an exotic park that was enabled by Yves Saint Laurent. Shopping takes place everywhere, but try Jewish Quarter and Beldi at rue Laksour. The romantic meal at Le Foundouk, located in Medin with French and Moroccan menu. Ask for a table on the roof with candlelight and among pots with oleander and maybe even moonlight. It's unlikely to have a more romantic meal in Marrakech.
The old town by the river
Seville, Spain: The story of the brave Carmen, which became a popular and renowned opera, took place at a tobacco factory where Carmen rolled cigars. Yes, it's a true story and it is also a statue of Carmen. Another story is related to the old town by the river, where Columbus arrived in 1493 in triumph from his first voyage of discovery. Whoever comes to Seville in our days will discover a fascinating and romantic city.
Once you have arrived the hotel after 20 minutes by car from the airport, it's straight out to feel the atmosphere and maybe try one of the many tapas bars.
Staff polite and formal
Romantic hotel: It feels like breaking etiquette entering the elegant lobby of Hotel Alfonso XIII. Enormous chandeliers, detailed carvings, tiles and sturdy wrought iron – there is no expense spared. Staff is polite but formal, the rooms are large and the beds even greater. But the room price is stiff, 250 euro for a double. There are far more affordable options, but everything else is different from Alfonso.
Exciting: Tapas and Flamenco are the key words for a night out. Start with a walk around the areas Barrio Triana or Barrio Santa Cruz, where you can choose from a wide selection of small bars for a glass of local wine and tapas. If you're still hungry eat the main meal later in the evening – much later. Take a romantic walk along the river Guadalquvir, harbour and architect Calatrava's beautiful bridge, Al Alamillo.
The Champagne City
Reims in France is the city of the famous Champagne district. The journey is simple – fly to Paris and train or car to Reims. The train ride takes 45 minutes. A Gothic cathedral, farms, wine producers and lots of champagne are waiting. Certainly it takes a day just to study all details at the front of the cathedral, but it's champagne is the driving force. And remember, behind the major manufacturers there are several hundred less known that does everything – from growing grapes to cork the bottles – and is the evidence that champagne is a decent wine, not just to squirt precious bubbles by racing drivers.
Romantic hotel: Royal Champagne is a hotel located on a hill above the valley Epernay, few kilometres outside Reims. Once this hotel frequently hosted Napoleon. All rooms have lavish furniture and antiquarian, and some rooms have balconies where you can sit and gaze over the valley and the famous vineyards. The hotel features 220 exceptional varieties of champagne, a bar with fireplace and a restaurant with one star in the Michelin Guide. Room rates from 300 euro, 450 euro for room and half board for two.
Bars and restaurants
Exciting: Reims is the place to improve the knowledge of champagne and many producers offer tours. At Taittinger they serve a glass before a classic and excellent tour. Moët & Chandon has the largest wine cellar at their sophisticated castle. Afterwards, surely in the mood to visit Place Drouet, a concentration of bars and restaurants. For a lunch try Café to Paris, an institution with surroundings in art deco style so unrestrained that you almost don't notice what you eat. Before leaving, there are three local products to buy: chocolate, biscuits and a delicious bottle. Remember, Champagne is the only drink that enhances a woman's beauty.
The Nordic Paris
Tromsø, Norway: Locally known as "The Nordic Paris". It's difficult to attract Norwegians to travel north in autumn and winter, but easier to convince foreigners. With affordable flights and prospects to experience the Northern Lights blazing dance in the sky, or directly above your head, we include Tromsø as a Norwegian experience of romance. As always the weather will be the main question, or rather if the clouds stay away so it's possible to experience natural phenomena. The period from October to March is recommended.
Romantic hotel: The closest you'll get the lyric in "Paris" is Rica Ishavshotell located on the dockside. Be sure the room is facing the sea with a view to Tromsøsundet, the Arctic Cathedral and hopefully the Northern Lights in the sky. This hotel is under reconstruction, reopen June 2014.
Exciting: Try Aunegarden for lunch and the best cakes. Skarven is the meeting place with atmosphere, but hardly the place for a romantic encounter. The bar at restaurant Compagnie is the place to propose, before tasting the lobster soup and fillet of reindeer. The menu should all be in for a romantic evening before strolling under heaven's brilliant fireworks – if Our Lord is on your side.
During the winter, Tromsø has Northern Lights in the skys – the greatest light show on the Earth.
Dial up the romance
Miami: Whether you're newly enamored lovebirds or long-term partner, Miami offers many ways to dial up the romance. This city arouses the senses, with its warm, sultry breezes, white sandy beaches, azure waters, fragrant tropical flowers and swaying palm trees – all supervised by tropical sun and the infamous Moon over Miami.
Romantic hotel: Lover's escape. Each June, hotels offer special deals during Miami Romance Month. We suggest settling in for a sexy ocean view room at Ritz-Carlton. This is an oceanfront resort on exclusive Key Biscayne, featuring an atmosphere of relaxed elegance with tropic accents, a lavish spa and signature Ritz-Carlton service.
They know how to make you feel like you're the only couple in the world. Which is very sexy.
Exciting: A sure way to get your lover's heart to beat faster is the Sensory Odyssey dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, which presents a five-course aphrode isiac-infused dinner served by a private butler in an idyllic, secluded oceanfront marquee bathed in candlelight
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Sam disappointed not to grab a point at Portman RoadSam Vokes claimed his first goal of the season but was left frustrated that it didn't bring the Clarets some reward from their trip to Portman Road.
The Clarets' substitute headed home, via a touch off Ipswich defender Danny Higginbotham, 11 minutes from time to seemingly earn Burnley a point.
But Ipswich, who had gone ahead through a controversial Daryl Murphy goal, struck late from DJ Campbell to spoil Vokes' day.
"I was in the box and Junior put in a great cross. I managed to get a little nick on it. I think he (Higginbotham) guided it in but I am taking it for my first one," said the striker.
"It's good to get off the mark, even at this stage, so hopefully it's onwards and upwards for me.
"I think we played well but maybe at 1-1 we went a bit gung-ho and a few of the lads pushed on and searched for the win and unfortunately we got caught on the counter attack.
"After the last two wins we had a lot of confidence behind us and we thought we could go on and win. It wasn't to be but I think it was another strong performance."
Vokes was still on the bench when Murphy struck to put Ipswich ahead early in the second half, despite seemingly knocking goalkeeper Lee Grant to the ground before heading in.
But the Wales international shared his team-mates' view that the goal shouldn't have stood.
"Everyone was unhappy with the goal. As a striker you think goalkeepers are sometimes protected too much but it was definitely a foul," Vokes added.
"Unfortunately they gave it. We did well to come back into the game and we were unlucky to lose it at the end.
"Some of the boys thought we could go on and nick but I think we can hold our heads high for what we've done this week and push on for the next game."