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Bok Choy Restaurant
I have driven past Bok Choy on upper Symonds Street many times and have been intrigued by their "healthy eating" signage. So I brought along my foodie colleague Chrissy and went to try them out one recent lunch time.
Bok Choy has created a simple, quick and user-friendly way to enjoy Chinese food. They have applied the mix-and-match principle of Subway – pick your noodles, pick your protein (pork, beef, chicken, seafood or pressed tofu), pick your vegetables and then pick your sauce (Bok Choy, black bean, teriyaki, satay, sweet and sour or laksa) in a small ($5), medium ($7) or large ($11) serving size. Your selection is handed over to a chef for cooking and then served to you in one of those white takeaways boxes.
The day we visited, Bok Choy was offering Shanghai noodles, and I selected a variety of vegetables with prawns and the special Bok Choy sauce. Chrissy opted for chicken with her noodles and vegetables with a Laksa sauce. We both chose the small 500g serving – for only $5!
Bok Choy was also offering homemade fried chicken dumplings, so we ordered those, too ($9/14 pieces).
We waited for our order at one of the tables, and watched the steady stream of office workers coming in to order their lunch. And who could blame them? At only $5 (for the small size) it is a reasonably nutritious hot meal at a great price!
Our orders arrived steaming hot in the containers. I would probably have preferred less noodles and more vegetables, but I had at least 5 shrimp in my serving so I was happy. Chrissy was also content with her selection – fresh and tasty.
We left most of the noodles in the containers so that we could enjoy the dumplings. We both remarked that despite being fried, the dumplings were not greasy in the least. They were plump full of minced chicken, and despite our best intentions to pace ourselves, we ate most of the serving!
The variety of your meal is up to you – another time you could order beef and broccoli and black bean sauce with your noodles and yet another time have tofu with veges and laksa. The options are almost endless.
Bok Choy fits the bill for simple fresh stir-fries (and dumplings!) at a very reasonable price. A modern Cheapeats classic!
Just note that at present Bok Choy is open 11am-9pm during the week but is closed on weekends.
Phone: (09) 368-4295
Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-9pm. Closed weekends.
Prices: Small $5, Medium $7 and Large $11. Dumplings $9/14 pieces.
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Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Takeaways: Yes
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Belle & Boo: Holiday Fun Sticker & Activity Book Paperback / softback
by Mandy Sutcliffe
Part of the Belle & Boo series
Belle and Boo are going on holiday, and they want you to join with their summer fun! There's so much to see and do in this delightful sticker and activity book: help Boo pack his suitcase, design stylish summer outfits for Belle, write a postcard from the seaside and lots, lots more!
With games, puzzles, dress-up figures, colouring and over 200 pretty stickers, this is the perfect book to keep little ones entertained on summer days.
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Pages: 24 pages
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- Publication Date: 03/07/2014
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Buti na lang di naka padlock! Catanduanes Rep. Cesar Sarmiento reports to his office even if Congress is on recess
Congress is on a holiday break for a month and would only resume session in late January.
But that hasn't stopped Catanduanes Rep. Cesar Sarmiento from reporting to his office to work.
The security guards were even surprised to see him arrive at the office, as the building is usually empty this time of year.
But Sarmiento said he still has work to do, because he has to prepare for the Christmas Cheer program in Virac on December 29 that his congressional district office will host.
So it doesn't matter if the whole building is a ghost town. Sarmiento will work if he has to!
"WORKING ON A HOLIDAY!Nagulat kanina ang mga Security Guards sa Congress ng makita nila si Cong Cesar pumasok sa kanyang Opisina. Kelangan kasi niya asikasuhin ng maaga ang ilang trabaho kabilang na ang final preparations para CHRISTMAS CHEERS ngayong December 29 sa Virac Plaza.Para po sa ating mga kababayan ang Event na ito, hosted by the Congressional District Office. Kasama po natin si Season 5 PBB Housemate at Hazel ng Good Son – LOISA ANDALIO. Sana po makadalo ang lahat!MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR PO SA GABOS!#CatanduanesSerbihan," the Catanduanes Serbihan Facebook page posted.


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The Background of Phlebotomy
The history of phlebotomy in fact goes back to ancient Egyptian and Greek societies, although the techniques of attracting blood in those very early times may seem barbaric compared to the methods of modern-day western medicine. In those very early days, the Egyptians and also Greeks injured to eradicate ghouls and also illness from clients. This was a technique that was left to barbers in the 5th century B.C., which is how the red as well as white candy striped signs stemmed, as a nod to the blood and also tourniquet. The early bloodletting practices that were done on U.S. soil in the days of the pilgrims were also pretty barbaric, utilizing spring-loaded lancets to draw pints of blood into unhygienic bowls till the individual collapsed. If they really did not pass away, they were meant to be healed.
Fading Fast
Eventually, the bloodletting techniques in the United States as well as worldwide started to develop in addition to the contemporary world and the remainder of medical modern technology. As occurrences such as George Washington's death from nine pints of blood that were drained pipes to heal a throat infection increased, people started to presume that this practice had not been so risk-free or in any way effective. Although it would certainly take greater than a century after Washington's fatality in 1799 for the bloodletting method to pass away out, it eventually faded into the recesses of medical background.
Exercising Safe Blood Extraction
Currently, doctor use sterilized equipment as well as very fine needles to attract blood right into safely secured glass tubes, and also it is regularly provided for testing and also identifies functions and also not to clear the body of bad spirits and ailment. Bloodletting is still periodically executed, making use of these clean and sterile contemporary methods, to treat unusual conditions like hemachromatosis and also polycythemia. Phlebotomists could also injure to store in blood financial institutions for blood transfusions in procedures or for clients that have actually lost a great deal of blood in mishaps.
Today, phlebotomy is a practice that is only performed by trained, certified and certified doctor, at the very least in any kind of civil society this is the situation. Phlebotomists must complete a certified degree or certificate program and also pass a specialist certification test prior to they can practice this ancient art in a medical facility, facility or private workplace. Every action of the process is tidy, secure as well as sterile, so individuals have absolutely nothing to fear when they have to go in to have their blood drawn for a test. The prick might harm for a 2nd, however it isn't really going to kill you.
The history of phlebotomy really goes back to ancient Egyptian as well as Greek societies, although the practices of attracting blood in those early times could appear barbaric compared to the techniques of contemporary western medication. The early bloodletting methods that were carried out on U.S. soil in the days of the explorers were also rather barbaric, utilizing spring-loaded lancets to attract pints of blood right into unsanitary bowls until the client collapsed. Phlebotomists could also draw blood to shop in blood financial institutions for blood transfusions in surgical procedures or for clients that have lost a great deal of blood in crashes.


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This Hand Transplanter by Lasher is designed specifically for precise digging. The long, pointed shape makes this the ideal garden tool for when planting seedlings with depth graduations. It is an essential tool for any gardener and the lightweight design means it's easy on the hands and wrist. Created in the statement Lasher colours, the trowel will add a pop of colour to your garden tool collection and can be easily located around the garden
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Allinson's below-par Saints see six-game run brought to an end by Braintree reverse
PUBLISHED: 09:00 30 August 2017
St Albans City manager Ian Allinson had few complaints after seeing his side's six-game winning start to the National South season come to an end at Braintree on Bank Holiday Monday.
Saints had to come from behind to beat Concord Rangers at Clarence Park on Saturday, thanks to second-half goals from David Noble and Charlie Walker.
But there was no way back at Cressing Road after Marc Okoye headed the hosts in front on 64 minutes and Allinson said: "For the best part of the game we were second best. We just look like we've lost out way the last couple of games.
"We didn't defend properly and had too many players off their games. In the second half I felt we defended a lot better all over the park and unforunately we got done from a set-piece.
"It's the first time it has happened this year, a corner, a free header and the guy has scored."
Try as they might Saints could not get themselves back on level terms and Allinson admitted they missed the influence of Noble.
"We missed David's creativity, composure and experience," he added.
"He would've got people organised, but credit to Braintree, their shape and movement caused us problems in the first half, but we just didn't work hard enough off the ball.
"We were very static in a lot of areas and they pressed us all over the park and have taken their chance when it has come.
"It's a shame it was from a set-piece, I don't like conceding from set-pieces. We never really opened them up. Sam Merson had one half chance and we created a couple of corners, but the quality on the ball in the box wasn't enough."
Defeat was frustrating to take, though, as Allinson felt his small squad were far from at their best as they played their second game in three days.
"It was tough out there and two games in three days in the heat," he added. "A few of ours didn't turn up, that's the disappointing thing and the reason why we haven't come away with at least a point. If we don't turn up, we're going to be second best.
"At 0-0 after 60 minutes I felt we were going to get a point, even though I felt we were growing into the game, but they got the goal, got everyone behind the ball and managed to see out the game better than we did."
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The San Jose ground squirrel (Otospermophilus Sanjosus) is a unique ground squirrel common primarily in San Jose, California. It can often be mistaken for the California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) of which it is nearly identical in appearance. These 2 species of ground squirrel are most easily distinguished from each other based on diet habits and social interactions with humans. The San Jose ground squirrel is most easily seen in and around the college campus of San Jose State University due to readily accessible food given out by the students and faculty.
These squirrels grow to an average of 30cm long (head and body) and can have a tail that's 15cm long. The upper portion of their fur consists of a mixture of gray and brown hairs whereas their underside tends to be a lighter combination of the same colors. Their heads tend to have small amount of white hairs and their ears tend to have predominately black hairs.
Like most ground squirrels, San Jose ground squirrels live in communal burrows that they build themselves. It is common for them to build these burrows near areas where people gather such as parks or schools with open fields. These squirrels spend their entire life within 20m of their burrows due to the accessibility of their food sources. This is a major contributor to the high localization of this species of ground squirrel unlike other species that can be found across various geographical regions.
The diet of the San Jose ground squirrel consist mainly of human food discarded or given to the squirrels. Foods high in fat and calories such as those acquired from "fast food" establishments tend to be preferred over other other types of human food. Studies as to the effect of this type of diet on the health of these squirrels have proven to be inconclusive, but on average these squirrels do tend to weigh 2kg more than their closest relative the California ground squirrel (5-8 kg). This reliance makes this squirrel the most tame and interactive towards humans of any other species of ground squirrel.


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Debt Consolidation Loan Options Are Available In Bigelow, Arkansas
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It's common for folks to grow overwhelmed by personal debt and to lose their path. For many of us, consumer debt is like a pit of quick sand that feels inescapable. Quite often, it happens slowly and gradually, without attracting too much attention. It starts off with a couple of overdue payments, leading to more overdue payments, skipped installments, and finally debt collections. If you quit making your credit card bills, or if you can just afford to give the minimum, then you're struggling with every day accumulated interest. With each week that passes, your debt becomes worse. That's where consumers begin to give up hope. Do not give up just yet. Debt consolidation loans in Bigelow, Arkansas could be the answer you're looking for.
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Why Debt Consolidation Works
The process of debt consolidation entails combining different financial obligations into 1 reduced interest loan with fair installments. If the alternate choice is to fail to control numerous accounts, this is a popular solution. According to which debt consolidation agency you select, you could save lots of money also. With a smaller interest rate, your financial debt will quit racking up so fast, and more of your hard-earned money goes toward the principal.Read More
For some, businesses like the Lending Club are good opportunities for obtaining personal debt consolidation loans, although you will need a good credit score. Regrettably, less-than-perfect credit typically comes with undesirable personal debt. People with a low credit score do have solutions though, as many debt consolidation solutions are made specifically to assist them. Read on for more information about the options for debt relief with good credit or less-than-perfect credit.
Dealing with Debt: Beneficial Terminology to Understand
Identifying a few of the more common phrases related to personal debt and debt relief will help make everything less complicated. With this info, you'll get an improved understanding of the content.
1. Unsecured Personal Loan
If you want a loan without needing any collateral, then an unsecured loan is exactly what you need. Having said that, if you want to be eligible, you must have a good credit rating.
2. Origination Fees
These are costs that loan companies charge consumers to cover the usual costs of handling and providing loans.
The annual percentage rate, or APR, is the rate of interest placed on the total amount that you receive. It indicates the annual charge over the term of the whole lending product, including service fees.
4. Debt Negotiation
Debt negotiation, also known as arbitration or debt settlement, will involve talking with a collector to arrive at an arrangement allowing the consumer to pay for a lesser amount and close the account. This can be accomplished by yourself or with the aid of a debt negotiation service.
Debt Consolidation Offerings: Could They Be The Best Choice?
Most people, at this time, will think about the potential risks associated with debt consolidation. It is normal to become overwhelmed if you're struggling with this kind of confusing predicament. If you make a wrong shift, things can grow worse yet. However, the fact is that there are far more advantages than dangers if you use the ideal debt consolidation program. Concerning personal debt, very little will be worse than refusing to consider any motion whatsoever.
To prevent yourself from making a mistake and to ensure that you are victorious with debt consolidation, investigate the options available for you. Though you can find unethical debt consolidation providers, most are effective and safe. You need to simply decide on the most suitable choice for your predicament, and stay away from shady strategies. Should you jump into something without doing a lot of investigation, you can land in worse consumer debt. The below paragraphs will provide you with the groundwork for your exploration, so you can get going on a good path. The following reviews will direct you to the finest consolidation services in Bigelow, Arkansas for your special situation.
First Peer-to-Peer Lending Method: The Lending Club
The number one peer-to-peer lender in the nation is the Lending Club. You can aquire an APR of 5.99-32.99% with a $1,000 to $40K loan with this company. The two choices for the term of the loan are 36 months or 60 months. You'll need to cover a 1 percent to 5 percent origination fee, depending on your credit history. That being said, your credit will have to be at least 660 to work with Lending Club.
Lending Club: Benefits
The Lending Club website is clean and convenient to work with, and that is worthwhile if you are already weighed down striving to manage debt. Lending Club is recognized for never making use of dishonest details or complex language to puzzle you. You'll leave from the site with a whole and apparent understanding of the process. The site also offers a complimentary rate-quote device to save you time and expense.
Other than IA, you can use Lending Club in just about every state.
Larger loans are available through Lending Club. For some people, it is necessary for working with heaps of financial debt.
Lending Club is accredited and keeps an A+ score with the BBB.
The Downsides of Lending Club
The loan term alternatives are limited between 3 and 5 years. Those that would favor extra opportunities than this will need to look into alternative answers.
Other available options usually are not as demanding concerning who qualifies for loans as Lending Club is.
Many are unhappy with the wait to get the financial loan accepted and financed, which is up to 7 days.
For those who produce payments by check, you will be charged $7 every time. This may not feel like a major concern, yet when you're already entombed below financial debt, having to come up with even more money could add additional stress and anxiety.
Option 2 - Advantages And Drawbacks Of Prosper
One more peer to peer loan company, Prosper, is actually crowd funded by investors. You can be eligible for an unsecured personal loan from $2,000 - $35,000 with 5.99% to 32.99% APR from Prosper. To get a Prosper financial loan, you should have a healthy credit standing of no less than 640. It isn't as tough to get a Prosper loan, though. There are many more things to consider with Prosper than just the health of your credit rating. Origination charges range from .5 percent to 4.95 percent. If you produce a overdue payment, you're going to be billed five percent of the outstanding amount or $15 even. You'll experience comparable fees if you make a payment that doesn't go through.
Prosper Pros
You can get yourself a loan from Prosper in forty seven states.
Should you need a larger financial loan for your financial debt, Prosper may provide.
Zero extra fees apply for handling installments.
The group is willing to look at each application on a situational basis. In case you have poor credit, they may still be able to work with you.
Prosper is Better Business Bureau recognized with an A+ standing
The only term alternatives available will be 3 and 5 years.
You might need to wait for a financial loan to get authorized and financed for up to one week.
Final Approach - National Debt Relief
Those with a bad credit score could consider National Debt Relief for support. Unlike the alternative companies detailed in this article, they are not a debt consolidation program. Alternatively, they attempt to negotiate your consumer debt if you are unable to be eligible for loan consolidations. Their goal is to negotiate and reduce your unsecured debts, which could include charge cards, business loans, health care debt, and much more. This is actually the smartest choice for people with bad credit who can't obtain personal loans. It is possible to get rid of debt in as little as 24 - 48 months using this organization.
If you are facing routine phone calls from collectors, this is the way you can stop that.
National Debt Relief: The Pros
This company isn't going to impose any kind of up front payments. If the personal debt can be negotiated, you won't need to pay over 18% to 25%.
Better Business Bureau Approved : A+
They're accredited with the AFCC & the IAPDA.
They have a full money-back guarantee if you are dissatisfied. Few companies give such a solid guarantee
Top Consumer Reviews Best Overall Debt Relief Company Award
Top Consumer Reviews Five Star Rating for 2016
Top Ten Reviews 2016 Excellence Award
Top Ten Reviews 2016 Gold Award for Best Overall Debt Relief Company
National Debt Relief Downsides
Company is younger than competition, launched in 2009.
Lending Club and Prosper are fantastic solutions if your credit score is 640+, and you only want a lower payment amount to address all of your financial debt. National Debt Relief is there if you don't meet the requirements for these other options.
Ways To Avoid Consumer debt Solution Scams
It's always smart to select a consolidation service that has a strong reputable name. Many businesses aren't reputable. Your fearfulness and distress regarding financial debt can be viewed as weak spots to be exploited.
1. Avoid Scams
Shady companies sometimes send out spam email messages that aim to trick consumers in to registering with something they should not. Top quality agencies never insistently promote like this. Instead, they'll create a solid track record, maintain it as time passes, and look forward to individuals who desire their services to find them .
2. Avoid Scare Mongering
Never do business with a business that endeavors to make you concentrate on the worry of overwhelming financial debt. An excellent company recognizes that a variety of solutions interest different folks. Do not let a debt relief company hasten you into a choice with panic mongering.
3. No Upfront Rates
Legitimate consolidation companies might have service fees, but they do not charge you anything up front. If a company asks for an enrollment fee, look elsewhere.
4. Avoid Companies That Promise Too Much
Great promises or assurances are another thing you need to be mindful of. No consolidation solution will be able to guarantee youfinancing not knowing your credit history, cash flow and other financing facts. Find a service that provides practical information and facts, and you're going to end up significantly more satisfied.
5. Never Dismiss The Small Type Specifics
When you acquire a contract from a loan company, invest time to understand it. Far too many people make blunders with this. You must look out for questionable inconsistencies and say something when you've got questions. Don't imagine that you're simply confused. Make inquiries and call for solutions, and in the event you still don't get the help you need, move forward.
6. Seek Information
Even though the consolidation opportunities mentioned here are all in good standing with the BBB, it will not hurt to double-check. Before you decide to move, read the latest reports and evaluations about your selected company. It's the best way to stay clear of making a mistake.
When You Should Look into Consumer bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a last resort option that you need to stay clear of if at all possible. Do not count on the counsel of a bankruptcy attorney who could advise you that this option is superior to settlement. They're simply seeking to persuade you to sign up for their service to enable them to earn money. A bankruptcy proceeding ought to be utilized solely as a last resort if no other options are around because it's so dangerous to your quality of life and your long term future.
Getting Out Of Debt And Staying Out Of Debt
It's not invariably easy to evade entering into debt. Some people face unpredicted ordeals, including injuries, unemployment, and ill health. Normally, consumers hold the standard knowledge to handle their financial resources, and people who have come to unpredicted economic problems might not need lots of coaching in that topic. Some people will need extra help in learning to maintain their financial situation, monitor their monthly bills, and stay clear of spending excessively. Getting out of debt can be hard, and you don't want to have to deal with the very same obstacle once again simply because you failed to learn from your faults. All it requires is a true commitment to learning how to better manage your financial situation to get you started on the right road. A method of achieving this is to sign up for personal finance courses.
An effective personal finance class will empower you to make practical choices. You can expect to understand how to build up perfect credit, coordinate bill installment payments, handle your wealth and save for an abundant retirement plan. The courses are also convenient and flexible your routine with web based options.
This is not your sole solution, however. Other suggestions for repairing your home budget are:
Read blogs and forums about finances
Purchase financing computer software
Eating in the home to economize on meal
Using coupons
Talk about good personal finance patterns with friends and family
Budgeting software
Cut coupons
Read about personal finances in blog sites
Study your questions, concerns, and useful tips
Speaking about balanced finances with family and friends, many of whom might have extra suggestions for you.
Review personal finance blogs and forums
Investigate finance strategies and concerns
You can ask friends and family for help and advice concerning financial management
Budgeting software
As you now are aware of the most effective debt consolidation loans in Bigelow, Arkansas, it is time to get moving. The info provided in this article should prepare you for handling the basics. The next task is to examine your position and review loan options, and proceed on your journey to becoming free of debt.
This business does not provide solutions for those residing in Georgia, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, West Virginia, Vermont, South Carolina and Oregon.


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Happy Saturday, everyone!!! Today's Inspiration Challenge over at Splitcoast is to choose your inspiration from Birgit's blog, Rapport fran ett Skrivbord, which translated to English means "Report from a Desk". Birgit (aka Biggan) is one of my all time fave stampers/artists over at Splitcoast.....her style is so artsy and creative!!! I chose this beautiful card to re-create, using masking with scratch paper and sponging. The silhouette and sentiment are from "Find Beauty" from North Coast Creations (sister company to Our Daily Bread designs).
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The Waifs to Tour Regional WA
Iconic Albany Band Returns in May
Iconic WA band The Waifs will tour regional towns across May and June, with shows in Albany, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland, Exmouth, Geraldton and Broome.
The band, which hails from Albany, celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2017.
"We're still tipping our hat to the 25th anniversary that is now our 27-year-history, but that time around we weren't able to get everywhere," says band member Josh Cunningham.
"It's just nice to get back to some of those places that we haven't been able to go to. There's lots of history, lots of stories and lots of connections to these places. It feels like the right thing to honour that by getting back there.
"And it's really enjoyable, too. You go to places where they don't get a lot coming through in the way of bands, so they tend to really appreciate it."
Albany audience members will be treated to an extra-special show, with band members Donna Simpson, Vikki Thorn and Josh performing in original, acoustic trio mode.
"It's gonna be a trip down memory lane," says Donna Simpson. "We've been rehearsing a lot as a three-piece and it's bringing up all kinds of memories and old songs. It's like a step back in time; these are the people who saw it and have seen it grow and will know and recognise this three-piece. I'm sure it's gonna be beautiful. Our roots are dug so deep in that little town and all through Western Australia."
"From stripping away all the instrumentation," adds Vikki, "we're finding that playing as an acoustic trio and just listening to our voices really closely that we're connecting with the heart of the songs again."
The Waifs' latest album "Ironbark" topped the Australian charts, which was the first of their albums to to reach #1.
Vikki has also returned home after several years living in the US, which has allowed the band to tour more often.
"There's a personal aspect entwined in it for me," says Vikki. "I became a sort of fly-in/fly-out tourer, so the importance of regional touring and driving out to these paces, particularly on the West Coast, is a part of me reconnecting with my country and its people."
"To be able to drive up the coast and be able to share that with our families, with our kids… to be able to take them to these places that we knew and brought us so much joy is everything," Donna says.
"And it's always the people that make the places."
Tickets for the Waifs WA regional tour go on sale Tuesday April 9 from www.thewaifs.com.
Tour dates:
Wed 29 May Princess Royal Theatre Albany (acoustic trio mode)
Sat 1 June Esperance Civic Centre, Esperance
Sun 2 June Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie
Thurs 6 June Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
Sat 8 June Federation Park, Exmouth
Wed 12 June Red Earth Arts Precinct, Karratha
Thurs 13 June Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema, Port Hedland
Sat 15 June Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome


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Word for the Week...JAN 23 --- 29 / 2006
"Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God's elect,strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, (v.2) who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father; through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ .and sprinkling by His Blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance."
There is Great, Unlimited Power in The Precious Blood of Jesus. So much so, that the one who trusts in this alone, can be separate from the 'world';(viz. it's system of godlessness; organized and controlled by satan;the god of this world). As we meditate on this Scripture; yet another example of the Trinity of the Godhead,( the Bedrock of the Christian faith), we can wonder at the unfathomable Grace of God in His Master-plan to bring us Salvation.This Plan was Conceived in The Heart and Mind of God before the worlds were created.(Eph.1:4). Yet, our obedience is an essential element, if we are to appropriate all He has for us.(Phil.2:12-13).God has done His part...we must do ours ! Just the very fact that we are chosen 'out of the world', is enough to make the world hate us ! We know, in our spirit, that there is a much better place being prepared for us (John 14:2-3). Let us embrace the fact that' this world' is not our home ! (1 Cor. 15:48).Indeed, Here we have no continuing city... If every Christian were to live their lives like that, what a witness it would be !!! May The Lord give us the Grace to do so...Thus ends this part of Peter's letter. May The Lord Bless you.
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Storm of June 2005, Sussex UK. A longer extract than 'MJK ThunderClap.wav'. Disturbed seagulls etc. Sony MZ-N10 MD and ECM-MS907 stereo mic. Please use headphones for the full effect!
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Thank you very much for this sample. I've used it on a track I've remixed (with credits:-). You can hear it at http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7682631
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Posted on October 02, 2016
Living in the country, less than five miles from the local Hunt, you'd think I would've been used to seeing fifty or so hounds and a whole bunch of horses practically in my back garden on an almost weekly basis, but no. I never see them!
So I was very surprised to bump into them all at the local ploughing match in White Roding, Essex last week.
These dogs are a real pleasure to be around. If you want to understand more about natural dog behaviour, the hierarchy of a pack, where you fit in, then it's worth meeting a decent pack of working hounds!
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- Cook pepper on hot grill for 10 minutes, switching sides as skin blackens. Cool and dice.
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Rispondi a "Back panel will not slide back on?"This has happened to me a lot and i have found that the reason being, for me at least, is that i forget to make sure the 6 side screws (with washers) aren't tighten all the way. After i retighten those it fits like a charm!
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Couture collections usually do nothing for me besides a little game of "who would wear which dress to what award show" but every now and then, one collection comes and you can't resist its utterly ethereal aesthetic. Amid the "Africa themed S/S 16 collection showed by white models in African-American hair" controversy (amid because they used the same models with same hair even in the campaign shots), designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli managed to shift the focus away from that flop to an amazingly executed, very literally Roman, timelessly simple and yet youthfully modern couture collection.
Side note: hundred bucks on that snake headpieces and metal harnesses being the "thing" of this summer.
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Honolulu Artist Announces Launch of Non-Profit Organization to Promote Art That Advocates for Our World
HONOLULU, HI (January 14, 2019) – Honolulu-based contemporary artist, Taiji Terasaki has launched Terasaki Exhibitions, a non-profit organization with the mission of inspiring global change through art.
Terasaki Exhibitions aims to create and promote traveling art exhibits that explore critical cultural and environmental issues such as immigration, climate change and the resilience of nature, and the preservation and importance of native cultures. Each exhibit will be an opportunity to engage a wide range of audiences, challenging them all to adopt a new perspective and inspire them to make positive impact in our world.
"It is through impactful exhibits that Terasaki Exhibitions offers a gem of hope and inspires humankind to be wise and visionary stewards for environmental and cultural challenges," says Taiji Terasaki, Founder and Executive Director of Terasaki Exhibitions. "Terasaki Exhibitions believes that art has the power to inspire contemplation, spark reaction, and catalyze action as well as make meaningful connections between individuals, within communities, and around the globe," he added.
March 8-17, Terasaki Exhibitions will unveil their inaugural exhibit titled TRANSCENDIENTS: Immigrant Stories of Place at Thomas Square Park in Honolulu, HI. The public week-long pop-up exhibit will showcase the unique immigrant communities and immigration history specific to the greater Honolulu area through technology-based storytelling, contemporary portraiture, and immersive experiences. As a community-driven project, Terasaki Exhibitions will solicit the submission of immigrant stories and portraits via their website. The exhibit will be free to the public to enjoy.
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About Taiji Terasaki
Taiji Terasaki is a Japanese-American contemporary artist based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Terasaki's work engages us in the concerns for cultural and environmental conservation, preservation, and restoration. These subjects are prevalent in his past exhibits:"Rebirth: Planting Again the Agroforestry Mindset", and the mist container installation "Edible Landscapes for the Trillenium". His performance, installation, and photographic work in "Feeding the Immortals" and his current traveling exhibition, "TRANSCENDIENTS: Immigrant Stories of Place", encourages us to connect to our cultural heritage.


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Anger. You probably sometimes find yourself getting angry about work, relationships, or circumstances. It's a powerful emotion, but is your anger effective at creating lasting change? Do you work hard trying to diminish your anger?
Harriet Lerner is a practicing clinical psychologist and is best known for her work on the psychology of women, marriage, and family relationships. She is the author of eleven books including the New York Times bestseller The Dance of Anger. You may remember Dr. Harriet Lerner was a guest here before and when we talked about sex in relationships from her latest book Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and the Coupled.
Tune in to hear Harriet give us insight about our anger and how it can help our lives. We discuss how anger can be used effectively versus how it can be dysfunctional. Hint: ignoring anger or venting anger will not identify and address the underlying problems from which anger stems.
Anger as an emotion is a vehicle for change and a way to define who we are. It can teach us what we think, how we feel, what we will and will not do, and the limits of our tolerance.
Tune in to hear Harriet and I talk about how to access this by learning to use the emotion of anger as a tool. You can learn to use times of anger as an opportunity for development: to focus on your goals, yourself, and the kind of change that you desire. Lasting change is deliberate, slow, and focused.
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Arkansas inmate recaptured after second escape
An Arkansas inmate has been captured after escaping for the second time in about five weeks.
Forty-three-year-old Bryan Baldwin was found hiding in the attic of a residence in Wynne after escaping from the Cross County jail on Friday.
Sheriff J.R. Smith says Baldwin was arrested Sunday after falling through the ceiling. Baldwin was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Baldwin was arrested in August on a DWI charge, but fled before police could finish booking him. Smith says Baldwin was captured last week and escaped again through a fence surrounding the jail's exercise yard.
He now faces two counts of third-degree escape. He also faces charges of Failure to Comply with Registration and Reporting Requirements - Refusal to Cooperate with Assessment Process and Child Support.
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Prince's Peanuts are bags of peanuts that Jimmy Jones loves.
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They first appeared in the episode The Big Story. Jimmy Jones seems to like this food item very much. It was also used by Jimmy to defeat the plant alien and their plant clones as peanuts were fatal to them.
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Expression of Interest – Jetty Timbers Reference Group
Port Augusta's Eastside Mill Jetty will continue into the future, as recycled jetty timbers will be repurposed for use in Port Augusta's Eastside Foreshore.
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The Alaska State Museum's traveling exhibits are available for other museums to borrow. See our booking information for details.
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- The View from the Future: Fifty years after the Alaska Purchase Centennial
- Arctic Winter Games
- Creating Alaska: The Origins of the 49th State
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Magnetic Termite Mounds are situated about 17 kilometres from the eastern boundary of the Park. With no fees to pay, the formal viewing area is just off Litchfield Park Road. Boardwalks take you close to 2m high, thin Magnetic Termite Mounds which are aligned north-south and the giant 4 meter high Cathedral Termite Mounds.
Built by termites, they are amazing architectural feats complete with arches, tunnels, chimneys, insulation and nursery chambers. The mounds are aligned north to south to minimise the exposure to the sun.
You will experience seeing numerous Termite mounds when you visit the Northern Territory, but Litchfield National Park and especially the formal viewing boardwalk and viewing platfoem is a perfect place to see both specimens.
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Toxic people are the energy vampires of organizations
By Michelle Post; graphic by Krysta Parr
Are there toxic people in your workplace? You know the type – the ones who never have a good thing to say, who complain about anything and everything, who love to be miserable? I am sure you do, for it has been my experience they are in every organization.
Toxic people, energy vampires, or oxygen bandits – just to give them a few names – suck the life out of a room and an individual if you let them. And I emphasize if you let them. Giving toxic people time and energy is a waste of both precious gifts. Engaging with a toxic person can affect your mood, your work and other relationships, which could include your family and friends.
There are many types of toxic people in an organization: the gossiper, the backstabber, the know-it-all, the procrastinator, the martyr, the bully, the manipulator and the narcissist. I am sure there are other types, too. And the truth is, all organizations have these, even if you are a solopreneur. Truth be told, some of these toxic people exist in our relationships with family and friends.
But there is hope for dealing with toxic people. First, identify who they are in your organization. Then, limit engagement or interaction with them. If you must engage, be professional and do not let them infect you. Protect you and your reputation by creating a positive relationship with others in the organization. Teach them how to treat you. Don't accept bad behavior as the norm. Don't make it personal, instead just make it about the work. State the facts when speaking with them, keep reframing and reflecting on what they say. Don't own their issues.
You can control three things in life: 1-your thoughts, 2-your feelings and 3-your choices. When dealing with toxic people, always remember what you can and cannot control. Protect yourself, and this includes both your emotional and physical health.
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The Dark Eye – Legacy of the Theater Knights Announcement
Bornland is not merely a former province of the Middenrealm. It was in days past the home of the famous Order of the Theater Knights. Today, little remains of the Order's many towers and guard posts, but rumors say the knights' legendary treasure and knowledge await rediscovery in the forests, rivers, and hills of the Bornish wilderness.
Welcome to the Legacy of the Theater Knights, one of the items included in the upcoming Aventuria Magic Kickstarter. This invaluable GM sourcebook expands upon the epic Theater Knights campaign, describing the region and its inhabitants in greater detail and providing tools to create exciting new encounters.
This 48-page product is not new to the English edition of The Dark Eye, but its format is. This was formerly the sourcebook that accompanied the Theater Knights-themed gamemaster screen in the German edition, and we are instead releasing it as a stand-alone product for your convenience.
Be warned that the book contains significant spoilers for the Theater Knights campaign. But we wanted to make it available to anyone running those adventures as we enter the final stretch. And of course, it's a great way to keep up on current Aventurian events if you don't mind knowing things in advance!
Legacy of the Theater Knights will be included with every reward level in the upcoming Aventuria Magic Kickstarter, launching very soon!
Keep watching here for more information about this book and all the other rewards available in Aventuria Magic Kickstarter!
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Sad that the screen doesn't come with it as in the german version…
The inside of the screen is the same as the one that already exists in English, and we don't have enough people here in the US that will buy a second screen already. We're still trying to sell the first one. 🙂


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This ambient glimpse of life in Tehran's underground stations offers an alternative way to view the capital. Directed by Jamshid Raoufi, this short film conveys a sense of what it means to be a citizen in contemporary Iran. Beautiful murals and bustling crowds combine to create a unified serenity in this fascinating study. Excitement and malaise in turn are both found in the faces of commuters, young and old alike.


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If you're already an avid follower of Asian novels, the things you're about to read would no longer come off as a surprise to you. However, if you're fairly new and still learning the ropes, please feel free to take this as some sort of guide. I hope it would help. I'll also be throwing a bunch of my top recommendations here and there, but if you want to see the full list of recommendations with summaries and my thoughts, please click me. It's still a bit unupdated though, with 56 novels as of writing this. I will add some more soon.
Anyway, without further ado, let's just jump right into it.
Japanese and Chinese romance novels have a lot of things in common. But they also vary in a lot of ways. In this narrative, I'd be focusing solely on romance novels with female protagonists. So, if you want a review of overpowered male leads, you've come to the wrong post. Apologies but I wouldn't be able to help you with that. (。•́︿•̀。)
To start off, let me begin with the basics and general picture of things.
1. The Preliminary Details
This section isn't anything deep, more like an introduction of sorts. It's very straightforward and very obvious, but often neglected. The titles.
When there is the term Phoenix on a CN novel, most likely that's a romance novel with female protagonists, because the phoenix (fenghuang) is related to a Chinese lore representing grace and virtue often paired with the male dragon. Hence, also most likely though, if the phoenix is there in the title, that novel would be set in ancient times.
Otherwise, there's also titles with something along the "playful" lines of (Guy honorific) is (insert adjective here) or (Guy honorific), (insert verb here). This time, CN novels like the former are probably set in modern times about an overbearing, cold CEO falling in love with a sort-of idiotic female lead.
If the latter, however, for an example Husband, Be a Gentleman, can be set in olden times. It can also have two different tones. The first one can give the impression like the girl wants the guy to do this. Case in point: tell him to be a gentleman, or ask him to divorce her. Or it can be a second wherein the guy did this to the girl. A very common example: spoil her.
Or it can take on the very very obvious title of having terms like This Wangfei or This Concubine or The (di) Daughter. Most likely, it's also a romance novel with Female Protagonists. Nevertheless, more often than not, when you read the title and it gives you this playful/gentle tone, you'll know 'Ahh… this one is romance with female leads.' Otherwise, especially if there's the term 'Dragon' in it or focusing too much on 'Ascending Heavens' and 'Flipping Skies' or heavy verbs like 'Command' and 'Dominate', then you're probably facing a novel with male leads doing cultivation and quite literally battling the heavens.
Most of JP novels (especially my recommended ones), on the other hand, four words: TOO LONG, VERY OBVIOUS. Very obvious in a sense that you can derive the general plot just from the title alone. For an example, I Reincarnated to this World and Did That. Well, that one was not a legit novel but, yeah, something along those lines. And indeed, they are long. A full sentence, if you ask me. True, there are CN novels with the same flavour, but if it's too long with a complete thought, and almost a run-on, then it's most likely a JP novel than CN instead.
So… now, how do you differentiate which one's CN and which one's JP?
When you've read a lot of Asian novels, you can actually already instinctively tell which ones are CN and which ones are JP. If there are CN terms like phoenix, especially CN aristocratic terms like wangfei or Empress, then that's CN. In addition to, of course, the techniques mentioned earlier. Or the concept of multiple lives and multiple worlds. For an example, Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom. On the other end, if there are British nobility titles like Duke or Knight or Princess, then that's a JPN. If the title is also very long and mentions about flags and games, it's also most likely a JPN. You'll know why later.
Another thing to note: I've observed CNN uses terms like Rebirth or Reborn. JPN uses Reincarnated. I've never read or seen a CNN that uses 'reincarnated' in their titles. Most often for cases wherein FL's soul moved to another body, it's something along the lines of This Medical Genius or (something) Genius but not "reincarnated". The same is true for the latter. Or idk, maybe I did but just forgot? Overall, nothing of the sort stuck to me.
Anyway, as to why the titles are probably like this will be explained further as you read through.
[differences] CN terms (CN) vs JP terms with Mix of British Aristocracy (JP)
2. The Premise
Most of them CN/JP novels have one common denominator: Female Lead (FL)s from modern times transmigrating to another world or being given another chance in life and sort of "time-travelling". By transmigrating, it means taking over someone's body living in that period and hence different from time-travelling. As for the former, it always, always involved FL dying in her previous world, and then remembering that world or taking over someone's body after the latter banged her head or something.
If I'm not mistaken, really, most of them novels involved controlling time and space. One difference, however, in the case of transmigrated characters, is that in CN novels the reason of FL's death is mostly the Mission-Gone-Wrong kinda thing, i.e. famous assassin getting blown up by a bomb, or betrayed by a subordinate or close family members and falling off high cliffs. Well, most of them characters are famous / notorious assassins or medical genius part of the military after all. As to why, I'll delve more on that later.
On JP novels on the other hand, it's mostly…. guess, what do you think it would be? Yep, CAR. ACCIDENTS. Makes me begin to question if car accidents in JP was so bad they're the most common reasons in their novels. ( ̄□ ̄」)
Another good difference to note though are of course, the villains. CN novels contains overbearing, very very annoying antagonists. An example is the always-resurrecting villains in Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman, translated by Fantasy-Books. As another reviewer once said, when you thought the villain would just silently wither away, lo! Here she goes in another scene, secretly manipulating those around her. I kinda have to give it to the author Yilan Xi (did I get it right?) though. She writes her characters so consistently, and given them backgrounds that made you relate and sympathize with them to a point there's even a minor debate about them on a forum I'm in. lol
Of course, how could I forget to take this opportunity and shout out to a reallly good novel: Doomed to Be Cannon Fodder by Whistling Night Rain (translated by Volarenovels). That's just how good it was. Or maybe I'm carried away by the formidable fanbase of this novel? They're really fun people to be with, albeit I interacted with them less and less these days. I really like it, even though I can't stand the heroine-turned-crazy-villainess. The way she makes one mistake after another, and then blaming the bad consequences right after to someone else. Ugh. I don't like people like that.
Of course, there are a million other CN novels out there with lunatic antagonists. Let us not forget those in Princess WeiYang by Qin Jian (translated by Jasmine Chai Tea), or Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage by Qian Shan Cha Ke (translated by Zazajunnie). Really good novels, albeit heavily more on the drama side, and rather belonging on the rebirth/time travel thing than transmigrated.
On the other side of the spectrum, JP novels have almost close to zero antagonists. Everyone gets along well. If not, most of them are just jealous gossipmongers that have nothing better to do with their lives and are actually just minor threats. In fact, if you ask me, most of the conflicts in JP novels are vs self or vs nature. A really good vs self, i.e. FL trying to change the opinions of others, would be Light Beyond by Akizuki Asuka and translated by Yumemiru Sekai. By nature, of course, this includes battling demon lords or wild beasts. So, JP novels are more on the soothing, carefree side. ╰(▔∀▔)╯
Other than transmigrated/rebirth novels are some modern setting romances like those written by famous author Gu Man like Heyi Shengxiao Mo and Come Eat, Shan Shan both translated by Hui3r and A Slight Smile is Very Charming translated by Dreams of Jianghu.
Gu Man's works are really good, especially with how she brings out her characters, best exemplified by Heyi Shengxiao Mo. The two others are rather tame and light-hearted in comparison, but she nevertheless masterfully brought scenes that make you wanna blush and wish you were the female protagonist instead.
Not falling short from her is, of course, Ban Li Zi or Chestnut. Most of her books involved people in the Entertainment Circle, if I remembered correctly, or famous personalities like being a Head Chef and Owner of a famous restaurant. It's also more on the light-hearted side, but I hope you'd be able to handle the fluff and not get diabetes afterwards. Most of her works are compiled by an equally amazing translator group, Radiant Translations and can be found here. My top picks so far are Just Blame Me for Being Blind at the Beginning translated by Twelve Months of May, truly a romcom masterpiece that one was, and I Seem Unsuited for Dating by Radiant Translations.
There are a lot more modern premise books in CN than JP, if you ask me, with the latter almost close to none. If I do say so myself, most of JP novels involve fantasy one way or another, and not so much on every day-to-day life (with the exception of idk, a very few like Kenkyo Kenjitsu by Hiyoko no Keeki and translated by Estelion). It's a different thing altogether if you factor in anime and manga though, since most of them in this case involved normal non-magical characters in school. lol
[common] Control of Space and Time
[differences] Evil Antagonists (CN) vs Everybody-gets-Along (JP), Mission-gone-Wrong (CN) vs Car Accidents (JP), Modern Setting (CN) vs Mostly Fantasy (JP)
3. The Setting
Now with the transmigration tag done with, lemme head over to its sub-header: the setting.
It's quite interesting to note that all the worlds in various novels FL transmigrated into are of ancient setting. And the involvement of "magic." For JP novels, by magic, I mean outright magic, i.e. Earth, Fire, Water, etc. For CN, it's Martial Arts, cultivation, beasts, medicines and the Immortal Realm… so, I guess, in a sense, "magic"? Apologies for lumping them together but, yes, the not-so-ordinary kinda practices.
However, even with that, there are also differences. In CN, the worlds are always parallel universe ancient China. So, yep, reading CN novels, what you'll most likely encounter are Wangs (Princes) or even the Emperor himself! In JP, meanwhile, medieval-inspired Europe, so Princes, and Kings! I got an insight of British noble hierarchy out of reading them novels actually. From dreamy Princes to Dukes to sons of Knight Captains. And the accompaniment illustrations were so good as always too!
Following this thinking, it goes without saying that the personality FL took over belongs to that of a woman of high birth. Daughter of a General. Daughter of a Duke. A Prime Minister. Etc. Otherwise, how would she be able to interact with the upper echelons of society and instigate drama? What more: it always always involved engagements one way or another. Having her engagement broken. Or being engaged without love but falling in love sooner or later. Something along those lines.
For the former, there are a lot of examples. But if I have to pick one, other than some of those already mentioned, I'll have to go with A Broken Engagement, A Wake-Up Call by Sugawara Toshi for JP and translated by Kirileaves. It's just a oneshot but full of fluff to a point I actually feel sad with how compressed the story had been. Then again, the main points were there so I still find it very good nevertheless.
The other one (still JP) would be Common Sense of a Duke's Daughter by Reia, translated by Japtem. Some of you might find this boring though, with both plot and romance progressing very slowly and mostly focusing on the business side of things. But I've always been fascinated with the FL. I like it how she stands up and just do her best in everything she does. And indeed, true enough, her common sense.
As for CN…. hmm, I really can't pick one. Not because there aren't anything good but that most of them are really so similar! Randomly pick one and it involves genius assassin transmigrating to another world and having her prior engagement broken. Go to another and you find a similar premise.
As for the latter case, i.e. engaged/married without love but falling in love later, however, I have a lot to recommend on CN novels! For a start, the best of these is no doubt To Be A Virtuous Wife by Murong Xue and translated by Dreams of Jianghu. My god! I don't even know where to begin. And that ending! I just love it! Once you read it, you'll understand. It was so satisfying. Another from the same author and translator would be Eight Treasures Trousseau.
Then, of course, there's Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman mentioned previously, and Husband, Be a Gentleman. I remembered the latter being translated by a famous translator before; however, due to issues of people plagiarising his/her translations, s/he shut down the site and erased everything. <///3 I really feel sad hearing that. That said, please spread the word and stop plagiarism! Getting something others worked hard for and taking credit from it is really bad and unfair! Not to mention, very very disrespectful. I hope others doing this would gain conscience and stop! :T If you want, you can always visit the translator's site and read it from there. I really don't understand where you get the satisfaction of claiming someone's work to be yours. It only left a bitter taste in my mouth thinking about it. Ugh.
Anyway, moving on, there's one more thing I want to discuss under setting.
True, like I said most of the world in CN are still in China whilst European for JP, there's one more thing I'd like to point out: JP world are mostly in-game world! If you didn't take the hint, that's right, otome games! Hence, the title with otome or just games. For those without a clue, otome games (sometimes shortened to otoge for otome ge-imu) are like dating simulation games where you play as the heroine and capture love interests. If not otome games, novels.
This can probably be attributed to the fact that otome games is a really well-established romance franchise in JP. Hence, there are soooo many JP novels out there wherein the setting turned out to be an Old English world of an otome game! Again, if not novel. Unlike in CN wherein the world is just plain ole Ancient China, with no background whatsoever of it being in a game the FL once played, etc, with the exception of Doomed to be Cannon Fodder which, according to FL, was actually from a novel she once read.
Speaking of games, however, there are CN novels though that deals with Virtual Reality or any form of RP gaming. One of which is the aforementioned A Slight Smile is Very Charming. Another would be Reign of the Hunters by Season of Fireworks and translated by Volarenovels. I find it really good and really cool. The FL was so overpowered, ish, but I like it how she really tries her hard this time being good to the people important to her, after learning her lesson in the past life. Also, the in-game world (the world development in general) is so awesome imo! I wish I could also own kickass pets and raise them. \(≧▽≦)/
[common] Ancient Setting, Well-off Families, Engagements, Magic/Martial Arts
[differences] Ancient China (CN) vs Medieval EU (JP), None (CN) vs In-Game World (JP)
4. The Female Leads
I already mentioned before about the antagonists, and how the FL is a miss from high society most of the time. What I haven't touched on, however, is the personality and circumstances of said FL. Then again, if you've read even a few, or internalised everything I've said, some of you have already probably anticipated what I'm about to say next.
To start off, there is this concept of what I'd like to call bullied vs bully. Expounding on it, most of CN FL characters are the bullied ones, and JP FL characters the bully. Now, now, don't skip to conclusions just yet.
Specifically, what I mean to say is in CN novels, before the FL took over the body of a young miss, or was reborn-ed, that young miss was bullied by her family. Di daughter. Shu daughter. Doesn't matter. SHE. GETS. BULLIED. Hence, as a matter of course, it's no longer shocking that FL would go for revenge here, especially if said FL was once a genius assassin. See the connections now?
On the other hand, in JP novels, following the realisation of FL and/ the memories of her past life, it would turn out that the body she took over was once a villainess of an otome game/novel who would bully the heroine and thus cause damnation upon herself soon. So, to an FL who doesn't want that, what happens next is her trying to avoid her death route! And because she's tooo absorbed avoiding the death flags, she'd end up being very very dense on some aspects and in the end, in some cases, gathering an amazing harem of high-end personalities herself instead. Ahem. Bakarina. Ahem. Though, of course, the harem entourage is just for some "special" cases. Others would simply end up not getting dis-engaged.
Anyway, if you don't know who Bakarina is, she's from a famous romcom novel of a very very long title, I Reincarnated into an Otome Game as a Villainess With Only Destruction Flags by Yamaguchi Satoru and translated by Imperfectluck. That novel was really so so funny, but I have to warn you though that our FL's way of thinking is soo far from common sense, heck the entire novel is far from common but at the same time made sense. It's either you will like it or not, depending on your cup of tea. It's really good for light reading and must not in any way be taken seriously. Otherwise, like her
entourage friends, you'll only end up with a headache. (≧▽≦)
Going back~
What I do appreciate about CN novels despite its heavy undertones however is its attack on society, albeit perhaps unintentional. No, it is unintentional. More of, beyond this point is really just my own opinions or interpretations.
By attack, what I meant is this… we all know how patriarchal China is. Actually, not just China. Maybe the entire world. Wherein it is always men who controls society and women are nothing but stay-at-home people and, in the worst case scenario, "playthings." Maybe in this modern times, at least it's not that worst anymore. Hopefully. Maybe. But in the olden times? Don't even want to imagine. And for CN novels, in my observation, plays with this kinda realistic dynamics.
Men treating women as playthings. Men getting lots of concubines. Men only valuing their sons, and therefore the woman who gave birth to sons. Thus, you also cannot put blame on the woman who, after living in this kind of world, would become scheming and vicious, doing everything they can just to get favour from the guy. Get me? A perfect example of this is actually Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman, that while I do cheer for the FL, the villain in this case was the villain I most understood. Read it and you'll find out. And then, looking back on all CN novels I've read, you also can't help but understand the situation a bit.
Granted, I never liked bullying and is vehemently against it. But putting yourself in the shoes of all these women and you'll understand why they did what they did. Especially those under special circumstances.
Soo… so, if you ask me which characters I consider topmost picks in CN novels, and in effect topmost pick CN novels, it would be To Be a Virtuous Wife by Murong Xue, Doomed to be Cannon Fodder by Whistling Night Rain and Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman by Yilan Xi. It's because the author wrote it in such a way that FL doesn't have to resort to revenge but the characters who deserved punishment still gets punished in the end, with TBAVW even going so far as the FL saying she understood the circumstances of the females of this Wang fu, hence has no heart to create more trouble for them. Idk, given the setting they're in, it's these kinds of women which I find strong, good and lucky. I know there are also plenty others there, but indeed my heart is more heavily biased on these three.
As for JP novels, they're really more on the heartwarming side and most often just outright deals with romance per se. However, the charm of JP novels other than the lightheartedness and comedy is friendship and hardwork. Even though perhaps that hardwork is put on a different line of thought, working hard to avoid death ends for example (Bakarina pls), it is still working hard. As opposed to CN novels, on the other hand, wherein because FL was already a genius assassin or turned out to have this ancient pagoda or something inside her body, it didn't take much time before her cultivation accelerates at an insane rate, sometimes with just an overnight's worth of internal thinking. Man, I wished I had that kind of pedigree.


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