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MUR Concealer Review
Makeup Revolution's (now just 'Revolution') new 'Conceal and Define' concealers have swept the globe, from being tagged the cheapest dupe for Tarte's Shape Tape to the best concealer ever...Being the addict that I am, I've been dying to get my hands on these concealers since they dropped except I've been really trying to save money and I bought a sparkling new concealer the week before MUR announced theirs. Obviously, though, a recent trip to Superdrug meant I had no choice but to buy these concealers (I had plenty of choice, just no self control).
So, let's get into it!! I bought these concealers from Superdrug for £4 each, I think the only other place you can get them in the UK is the TAM Beauty website but please correct me if I'm wrong. Annoyingly, my local Superdrug isn't very big and there wasn't a mirror nearby so I had to test the concealers on my hand and try to envision them with my foundation; because I wasn't certain I bought the shades C3 and C4, hoping that they would work as my actual shade and a highlight shade.
Here's a quick pic of the two concealers and the applicator which is nice and big (as you can see).
The colour check
Pretty much as soon as I got home, I swiped on a bit of my foundation (ABH stick foundation in Warm Ivory) and compared it to the two concealers I bought. C4 looked a little darker than my foundation and C3 looked to be a great highlight shade without looking super light. I quickly blended C4 and my foundation together to see if they went well and C4 actually blended in to be a pretty good match.
The left photo is without flash and the right photo is with, the concealer closest to my foundation is C4. Sorry about the spots on my chin, stress seems to be getting the better of my skin!
The Wear TEST
I rarely wear a full face of makeup from day-to-day, mainly because I find it so time consuming. When I do wear makeup, though, I usually want it to last for a long time so I thought the perfect time to test the longevity of these concealers was a uni day I was going to - I left the house at 9am and wasn't going to be home until 7pm, I ended up going for a meal after I got home so I had the concealers on until around 9:30pm.
After trying C4 on my face on its own, I decided it looked a little too dark for me (it will be the perfect shade for me in the summer) so I mixed it together with C3 and it was a much better match. C3 on its own was a great highlight shade but I'm yet to test it out with my foundation (I can add pictures once I've done that). I personally prefer using brushes to blend out my makeup instead of beauty sponges so I haven't tested these out with my sponge yet but they blended out lovely with my Spectrum kabuki brush. I loved how the concealers looked after application, but they did crease a bit under my eyes.
Here's what it looked like at the start of the day! I loved how my blush at highlight worked with the concealers and they made my skin look glowy and radiant without seeming oily. Just look at that highlighter!!
The next time I had the opportunity to take a picture was at around 7pm, when I got in from the uni day I'd been to. I didn't touch up all day and only used an oil blotting pad once. I have to say, I did start to feel how oily my skin was getting (oily skinned people will understand that) and a heck of a lot of oil was soaked up by the blotting paper but the makeup itself didn't seemed to have budged much. This isn't a great photo and my hair's a complete mess, but hopefully you can see how oily around my nose was starting to look - I do think the makeup still looks good, though.
The third and final time I checked up on my makeup was at 9:30pm, when I got home and was about to take it off. At this point my skin actually looks a lot oilier than it felt. I was absolutely shattered at this point so I'm aware I don't look my best. You can see where my skin started to look really oily which was mainly around my T-zone and it had started to come off on my nose quite a bit (which usually happens with any makeup) but overall I think it lasted very well.
The Verdict
All in all, I absolutely loved these concealers. Despite being a little oily as time went on, I loved how they looked and it's nothing a blotting paper or powder can't fix. They stayed on amazingly well - remember that I didn't touch up at all all day - and were beautiful to apply. I think the only thing I'd say is to colour test, I'm going to order C2 once it's back in stock on the Superdrug site so that I can have a lighter shade too as I think C3 is a pretty good match to my skin. Overall, though, the Revolution concealers have absolutely blown my mind, especially for only £4 each! I'd absolutely recommend you run to your nearest stockist and get yourself one (or 100!)
As always, thank you for reading and I hope you found this useful.
April Favourites
I can't believe April has come and gone so fast, which only means that my exams are getting nearer and nearer. As a completely worthwhile distraction from revision I noted down all of my favourites from this sun (and rain) filled month - here are my April faves.
PS - Because I've been loving the same sort of 'look' this month, I've bundled some products by their type instead of talking about them individually.
Liquid Highlighters
It's something about the sun that makes me want to look lit from within, so I've ditched the powders all month and it's been liquid highlighters all the way. I've loved this Revolution one that's only £5 (!!) and also the Fenty Body Lava in 'Who Needs Clothes?!' has really been making me glow all over - let me know if you'd like a review on that, by the way.
Shock, the Fenty Glossbomb has made it into my monthly faves again. I just love it so much, I can't help but throw it on almost everyday. I've also been loving my Kylie x KKW lip cremes, which give me a glossy nude lip, and the Too Faced Lip Injection which I bought earlier this month.
The Body Shop - Blush
I've always been an avid user of my Zoeva Nude Spectrum palette when it comes to blush, but I recently tried out The Body Shop's blusher in shade 01 and I haven't stopped using it since. It's the perfect peachy nude for the sort of weather we've been having and I've been liking a healthier look compared to my usual, subtle blusher.
Too Faced - Hangover Primer
I'm super late to the party with this primer, but I recently bought Too Faced's collaboration with Beauty Blender to get me some cheap goodies and I have absolutely loved the mini version of this primer. I'm almost out so I'll be ordering a full sized one soon. It makes my skin feel so hydrated without allowing any oil to build up. It's so glowy!
Rimmel - sUN shimmer Lotion
I received this tanning moisturiser from Influenster earlier this month, and I'm almost out of it! I'm very pale so find that fake tans never seem to look right on me, but this lotion gives me such a natural tan and a big confidence boost!
So there are all my favourite beauty products for the month! I've actually bought a lot of new makeup recently so hopefully May's favourites and any other beauty posts will be full of new bits!
Rimmel Sun Shimmer
Instant Tan Matte - £6.99
This instant tanner comes in gel form and supposedly does what it says on the tin, it is meant to give you an instant, tanned glow that lasts up to 24 hours. My shade, light, is meant to create a 'natural sun kissed look' which is just what I need! On the tube, it also says that the tanner is water and transfer resistant, yet can be washed off "easily" with soap and water. This tanner would be perfect for me for a night out, so I'll use it for a day or evening out and write a review afterwards! I must say, I'm a little sceptical with it being 'water resistant' when it says it can be washed off with soap and water. I do think the 'quick tan' is a good idea though, as I always want a nice glow when I go out but don't want all the hassle!
The tube says that the tan can be used on the body and face, however is does say that the tanner doesn't contain any sunscreen, so be sure to use your everyday SPF as well!
Self Tan Mousse - £7.99
Rimmel claim that this self tanner is a 'lightweight velvety mousse that develops in an hour and lasts up to 7 days', the bottle also says that the tan is meant to dry within 2 minutes and leaves you feeling comfortable and moisturised with no residue. It also says that the tan is transfer resistant and doesn't stain clothes, but can be removed with soap and water. On picking up the bottle, the tanner feels quite watery but the instructions do say to shake it well before use so I'm not sure if the consistency will change at all after that.
Like the instant tanner, Rimmel warns that this mousse doesn't contain any SPF and also advises you to exfoliate before use
Self Tan Lotion with Chia OIl
I actually couldn't find the price for this product, so it may be super duper new! I actually love the idea of a tanning moisturiser and this one promises to give an "all year round tan". The tube doesn't say a whole lot about this moisturiser, but it does say that it is transfer and water resistant and has a 'refreshing scent' (I can confirm that it smells beautiful). I can't wait to try this one out!
So, there are my little goodies courtesy of Influenster! I'll be reviewing these bit by bit, whenever I need to use one of them - I think the moisturiser will be the first thing I'll review as it's so easy to use, so watch this space! As always, thank you for reading.
Disclaimer: These products were sent to me in an exchange for an honest review.


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August was a negative month for most global equity markets, with the exception of the US. The latest report on active managers showed the underperformance continues.
August 2018 Market Performance
All index returns are total return (includes reinvestment of dividends) and are in Canadian Dollars unless noted.
*Absolute change in yield, not the return from holding the security.
The S&P/TSX Composite was down -0.8% in August, and is up +2.3% for 2018. In the US, the S&P500 was up +3.3%, and is up +9.9% for 2018 when measured in USD. European stocks were down -2.6% in August, bringing its YTD performance to -2.0%. German and British stocks were down -3.4% and -4.1%, respectively. Aside from US stocks, Japanese stocks were one of the few bright spots in August at +1.4%. Emerging market stocks were down -0.7% in local currency and are down -3.5% YTD. REITs had another strong month at +2.6%, bringing the YTD to +10.2%.
On the bond side, the broad index of Canadian bonds, FTSE TMX Universe Bond Index was up +0.8%, turning the YTD positive at +0.6%. The FTSE TMX Short Term Bond Index was also positive for the month at +0.3%, and +0.7% YTD. Most of the Merrill Lynch US bond indexes were up about +0.4% for August. Emerging market bonds were down -1.6% in August, turning the YTD negative at -0.6%.
Oil was up +1.5% in August, and is up +15.5% YTD. Gold was down -1.9% and is down -8.3% for 2018. The broad Bloomberg Commodity Index was also down -1.9% in August and is down -5.0% for 2018.
The Canadian Dollar's performance was mixed in August, losing -0.3% against the US Dollar and gaining +0.5% against the Euro.
Every year S&P Dow Jones puts out a report on the effectiveness of active management in many countries with developed equity markets including Canada, US, Australia, Europe, Japan, and South Africa. With the exception of Japan and India, over the last 5 years between 70% and 95% of active managers underperformed their country's main benchmark stock market index. Chile was the worst with 93.5% of active managers underperforming, followed by South Africa at 93.2%. India and Japan saw the majority of active managers outperform; both countries saw about 45% of their active managers underperform their respective country's benchmark stock market index.
Focusing on Canada, 82% of active managers underperformed for the 5 years ending in 2017, right on average for the last fourteen 5 year reports. Over the last 10 years, only 8% of Canadian equity funds outperformed the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index. US equity funds managed by Canadian managers did much worse, with 98% of them underperforming the S&P500 over the last 5 and 10 years.
If actively managed funds rarely outperform, why do investors continue to invest in actively managed funds? A recent survey of US investors may shed some light. 51% of those surveyed who owned an actively managed fund believed that it would produce higher average returns than a passive fund. If you buy into all of the marketing that mutual fund companies put out, then this belief is not hard to come by. 27% of those surveyed believed that during a stock market crash or recession, actively managed funds would perform better than passively managed funds. Or as the marketers would frame it, active management protects the downside better than passive management. Interestingly, the SPIVA reports don't show that. If you look at any of the 5 year periods that included the 2008-2009 financial crisis, such as the 5 year periods ending in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, 10% or less of the active Canadian equity managers outperformed the S&P/TSX Composite.
For the pro-active management crowd, the fact that the percentage that outperformed is greater than zero is a win. To them it means that there is a chance that active management works. And that is what active managers are selling: the chance to outperform the index and they charge handsomely for it. And therein lies the problem: active management can work, but the fee charged for a chance of outperforming is just too high. So much so that in aggregate the fees charged by active managers often erases any incremental performance gains.
That is why the use of index funds has grown around the world; you don't have to hope that you've picked a fund that will outperform, you're investing in a diversified portfolio designed to track the market at a very reasonable cost.
August 2018 Economic Indicator Recap
Below are the current readings on the major economic indicators: central bank interest rates, inflation, GDP and unemployment.
Below are the current readings on a few other often followed economic indicators: retail sales and housing market metrics.
A Closer Look at the Canadian Economy
Canada's unemployment rate returned to 5.8% in July after a month at 6.0%. 82,000 part time jobs were added while 28,000 full time jobs were lost. 61,000 jobs were created in Ontario, 11,000 in BC, 2,400 in Newfoundland, with smaller gains in the other provinces.
Housing prices across Canada were up +0.8% in July with gains posted in 10 of 11 metropolitan areas. The largest gainers were Ottawa (+2.3%), Winnipeg (+1.9%), and Montreal (+1.3%). Calgary was the only city that didn't experience a gain and was flat for the month.
The level of new housing starts declined -17.0% in July to 206K, following a spike in June, while the value of building permits issued in June declined -2.3%.
The inflation rate for July was +0.5%, and +3.0% on an annual basis – 0.5% above expectations, the highest rate since September 2011! All eight components of measure rose. Gasoline, fuel, air transportation and travel tours were the largest contributors. Core inflation which excludes more variable items such as gasoline, natural gas, fruit & vegetables and mortgage interest was +1.6%.
Retail sales were down -0.2% in June; compared to a year ago, retail sales were up +3.8%.
Canada's GDP growth was 0.0% for June. The goods-producing sectors contracted -0.2%, manufacturing gained +0.3% helping to offset declines in oil & gas extraction, construction, and utilities. The services sector gained +0.1%.
The Bank of Canada raised interest rates 0.25% to 1.5% in July as expected by many. Inflation expectations of 2.5% for the remainder of 2018 drove the need to raise rates.
*Sources: MSCI, FTSE, Morningstar Direct, Trading Economics

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Franconia Notch Ride
A Scenic Mostly-Downhill Cruise
Enjoy a scenic bike and stunning views in Franconia Notch, NH
Franconia Notch Ride
Hop on a bike and explore the scenic wonders of Franconia Notch. Our shuttle will take you from the Adventure Center and drop you off at the northern end of the Franconia Notch Bike Path, where you'll begin a 16-mile journey back to Loon. Along the way, you'll pass clear glacial lakes, sheer thousand-foot cliffs, and stunning waterfalls.
Shuttle Service Operation
June 21 - September 1 | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
September 7* - October 14 | Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
* Not available Oct. 12
Shuttle Schedule
- 11 a.m. Shuttle: Check in by 10:30 a.m. at the Adventure Center
- 2 p.m. Shuttle: Check in by 1:30 p.m. at the Adventure Center
- Each shuttle is limited to 10 bikes.
- Is this ride doable? Do I have to be in Tour de France shape?
The Franconia Notch Bike Ride is a moderately challenging, 16-mile journey. The first half of the ride follows the Franconia Notch Bike Path, which travels mostly downhill with several short climbs. The second half of the route follows roads back into downtown Lincoln, where riders can follow a paved bike path the final mile back to Loon. Over 16 miles, the ride descends 1,562 feet and ascends 915 feet.
- How long does it take?
Most people will finish the ride in approximately 90 minutes, but we recommend that you allow ample time to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way.
- What if I get hungry?
Food options in Franconia Notch are limited. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the Adventure Center Snack Bar.
Please Note: A waiver is required to participate. A parent's or guardian's signature is required on the waiver for anyone age 18.
Franconia Notch Ride


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Our goal is to equip and send well-trained aviation personnel around the world where they can provide aviation transportation in support of Bible translation.
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· Provide input into aircraft fleet makeup and equipment used in training
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JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners.
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Equity capital markets in Germany
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's 'well-established team' stands out for its 'deep understanding of the client's needs' and 'high level of expertise', which is applied when handling IPOs and capital increases, and is based on the team's strong co-operation with colleagues from other departments and country offices. Recently, Mark Strauch advised private equity investor Cinven alongside Jost on Jost Werke's IPO, which was structured as a private placement, and Rick Van Aerssen assisted Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and DWS with the IPO of its asset management division DWS including various capital markets, corporate and banking supervisory law matters. 'Quick thinker' Christoph Gleske acted for the underwriting banking syndicate led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup on Delivery Hero's IPO in June 2017 on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard), while, together with its offices in Vienna, London and Washington D.C., the team advised Morgan Stanley & Co. International, Goldman Sachs International and another eight international underwriting banks on the IPO and listing of Bawag Group on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Hochtief and Bank of America Merrill Lynch International are also clients. Principal associate Christina Zapf is 'extremely clever, enormously diligent and assertive'.
Hengeler Mueller
Hengeler Mueller's strength lies in handling ECM work at the intersection with corporate law and including cross-border elements, leading to regular instructions on IPOs, capital increases and capital-linked products. Acting as issuer's counsel, Alexander Rang advised Bawag Group on the placement of existing ordinary shares in Bawag with institutional and retail investors in Austria by way of a public offering as well as a private placement to selected institutional investors outside of Austria, while, together with Dirk Busch, he assisted a bank consortium with the private placement and IPO of Jost Werke; with a total offer volume of approximately €231m, newly issued ordinary bearer shares from a capital increase and bearer shares from the holdings of Jost's existing shareholder were placed with institutional investors. Together with Reinhold Ernst, Busch also acted for Metro on Metro Wholesale & Food Specialist's IPO following the division of the group into two independent companies, and assisted Linde with its listing and the preparation of the prospectus for the merger of equals between Linde and Praxair by way of a share swap. Wolfgang Groß advised Carl Zeiss Meditec on a capital increase by placing circa eight million new shares by way of an accelerated bookbuilding process with the exclusion of subscription rights with selected domestic and international institutional investors.
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Praised for its 'short response times', Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides 'excellent quality', leading to regular instructions from issuers and underwriting banks on German IPOs and ECM transactions, while clients also benefit from the team's combined German and US law expertise. Krystian Czerniecki, who 'does a very good job', and Carsten Berrar, who, according to clients, is 'one of the most experienced capital markets lawyers in the German-speaking region' and thus 'regularly contributes to the successful outcome of complex transactions', acted as German and US counsel for the underwriting banking syndicate led by Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan on the IPO of Siemens' medical technology division Siemens Healthineers. Delivery Hero also received assistance with its IPO, while, in equally significant work, the team advised the underwriting banks alongside the German asset manager DWS Group, an indirect subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, on its IPO with a total placement volume of €1.4bn, and assisted HelloFresh with its initial public offering; the latter transaction consisted of public offerings in Germany and Luxembourg and private placements to institutional investors in other jurisdictions including the US under Rule 144A. Czerniecki also acted for the underwriting banks on United Grinding Group's IPO, which resulted in the sale of the company. European counsel Clemens Rechberger is also noted.
Latham & Watkins LLP
Frequently working in conjunction with the firm's DCM, private equity and finance teams, Latham & Watkins LLP's ECM team provides full-service advice on IPOs and capital increases and has particular expertise in cross-border IPOs and ECM transactions as well as in assisting European issuers with their IPOs in the US. Recent highlights include advising Siemens on the IPO of its medical technology division Siemens Healthineers, and assisting battery manufacturer Varta with its IPO; both are listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Team head Oliver Seiler acted for the underwriting banks Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Berenberg and BNP Paribas on HelloFresh's initial public offering, and assisted the joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners Berenberg, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs with the IPO of home24. Together with Roland Maaß, who moved to DLA Piper in September 2018, he also advised the underwriting banks on Dermapharm's IPO, and the joint bookrunners Deutsche Bank and HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt on the capital increase of Grenke. Frankfurt-based Gregory Walker was appointed counsel in January 2018.
With particular expertise at the interface with corporate law and M&A, the team at Linklaters routinely acts for issuers and banks on cross-border IPOs, capital increases, rights offerings and block trades. Recently, the team advised Siemens Healthineers on its €4.2bn IPO on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and assisted a banking consortium with Bayer's planned rights issue to finance the takeover of the agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation Monsanto. In other significant work, team head Marco Carbonare advised sensor manufacturer Sensirion on its IPO on the Swiss Stock Exchange, and, together with Alexander Schlee, who was made partner in May 2018, he assisted Qingdao Haier, a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with the planned issuance and listing of D-shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Elkem also received advice on its IPO, while the group also assisted Goldman Sachs and Berenberg Bank with Hapag-Lloyd's €352m rights issue and listing of new shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by way of a capital increase following the takeover of UASC, and a banking consortium received assistance with alstria office REIT's €197m capital increase.
Allen & Overy LLP
The 'very good' team at Allen & Overy LLP routinely works in conjunction with colleagues from its corporate practice as well as other offices from its international network to advise on various ECM transactions and IPOs including rights offerings, capital increases, stock market listings, block trades and equity-linked transactions. Acting for issuers and underwriting banks, the team recently acted for Corestate Capital and Citigroup Global Markets; the real estate investment company received assistance with the uplisting of its shares from the open market to the prime standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with simultaneous admission to the sub-segment of the regulated market with additional post-admission obligations, while a financial services provider, in its role as listing agent, received assistance with the capital increase of Shop Apotheke Europe to finance the acquisition of EHS Europe Health Services. Knut Sauer advised Commerzbank on the IPO of German fintech company creditshelf on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and together with Marc Plepelits, he assisted alstria office REIT with a capital increase: the new shares from the client's authorised capital were placed under exclusion of statutory preemptive rights with German and institutional investors in an accelerated bookbuilding procedure at a price of €12.60 per share.
Hogan Lovells International LLP
The 'flexible team' at Hogan Lovells International LLP provides 'excellent work' and 'a very high service level': while 'all issues are dealt with quickly', the advice remains 'pragmatic and detailed'. The team covers a wide range of ECM work including IPOs, rights issues and capital increases and frequently acts for the issuer but also assists investment banks. Team head Michael Schlitt is 'an excellent thinker'; he 'knows the market' and 'understands the client's situation and where to go from there'. Recently, he advised, among others, Vapiano and the German manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems Akasol on their respective IPOs, in both cases shares were offered in a public offering in Germany and Luxembourg and private placements in other countries. He also advised Commerzbank on the payment of a share dividend and a related rights issue by Vonovia, and assisted Shop Apotheke Europe with the takeover of the mail-order pharmacy Europa Apotheek, which included the takeover of all shares in Europa Apotheek's parent, EHS Europe Health Services, by way of contribution in kind of such shares against issuance of new ordinary shares in Shop Apotheke. Counsel Susanne Lenz is also noted.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
With a focus on cross-border transactions and particularly those in a US-setting, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP regularly handles IPOs, secondary placements of shares, capital increases, rights offerings and equity-linked transactions. 'Competent' team head Stephan Hutter, whose clients 'feel very well looked after when turning to him for advice' as he is 'able to adapt to their needs immediately', advised, among others, German biotechnology company MorphoSys on its listing on Nasdaq and its offer of US stock certificates. He also assisted gaming technology company Novomatic with its planned listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and together with Katja Kaulamo, he advised the joint bookrunners J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank on the capital increase of the German commercial real estate company TLG Immobilien amounting to circa €146m. Kaulamo also assisted Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan and Commerzbank with the €142m secondary placement of shares by Jost Werke.
White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP is particularly experienced in advising issuers and underwriting banks on capital increases, equity-linked transactions, private placements and block trades. Gernot Wagner and Rebecca Emory advised Hapag-Lloyd on the preparation of a BaFin approved prospectus for the admission of circa 42.75 million new shares totalling approximately €1.4bn. The new shares were made available for trading on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on the sub-segment of the regulated market with additional post-admission obligations as well as for trading on the Hamburg Stock Exchange. The same client also received assistance with a €352m rights issue, agreed upon the merger of Hapag-Lloyd with the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), while Credit Suisse received advice on shares issued by GAM, a global asset manager based in Switzerland; this transaction included 4.73 million new shares, which were placed with institutional investors by way of an accelerated bookbuilding procedure. Karsten Wöckener and Lutz Krämer are other key members of the team, which added local partner Thilo Diehl from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in November 2017.
Gleiss Lutz
The 'reliable and personable' team at Gleiss Lutz is 'very client oriented, calm and gets to the point'; 'its extensive knowledge also enables the team to provide quick and well founded advice' on IPOs and capital increases including cross-border equity placements. Team head Stephan Aubel, who 'always keeps an eye on the essentials' and 'understands the company's perspective', recently advised a banking consortium led by joint global coordinators Citigroup and Commerzbank on Akasol's IPO. He also assisted Nippon Life Insurance Company with a cornerstone investment as part of DWS Group's initial public offering as well as on the conclusion of a strategic alliance between the client and DWS, and acted for AlzChem Group AG on AlzChem AG's reverse IPO: following a capital increase against contribution in kind by way of which all shares in AlzChem AG were transferred to AlzChem Group AG, AlzChem Group AG became the parent company of AlzChem Group. All shares of AlzChem Group AG will be traded on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the segment with additional post-admission obligations. The team also advised curasan on a rights issue of approximately €5m, assisted MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital with a capital increase under exclusion of shareholders' subscription rights by way of an accelerated placement procedure, and handled Pittler Maschinenfabrik's rights issue of circa €3.5m.
Norton Rose Fulbright
The 'good' ECM practice at Norton Rose Fulbright is noted for its 'quick response times' and is increasingly active for banks but the team also advises issuers on IPOs, capital increases and other capital markets transactions, utilising its strong M&A experience. Benedikt Gillessen and practice head Frank Regelin are the names to note.
Ashurst LLP
Noted for its 'speedy response times', the 'good' team at Ashurst LLP acts for issuers, underwriting banks and shareholders on capital increases and IPOs. Team head Matthias von Oppen acted as transaction counsel for IBU-tec advanced materials and Noratis on their respective initial public offerings in the scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and assisted Berenberg Bank with SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner's capital increase to finance the acquisition of three South American SAP consultancy companies. He also advised the joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners Commerzbank and Oddo BHF on the capital increase of the wood fibre insulation manufacturer Steico, which was effected against cast contributions and with partial utilisation of the existing authorised capital, while, acting as transaction counsel, he advised the syndicate banks Commerzbank and Hauck & Aufhäuser on the IPO of Serviceware on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The initial public offering comprised of over 3.7 million shares at an offer price of €24 per share. Robert Bosch instructed the team to assist with the sale of shares in listed Japanese company Akebono Brake Industry.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's client portfolio includes issuers and underwriting banks, which routinely receive advice on initial public offerings, capital increases and other capital markets transactions, most notably those featuring international elements with a focus on the US. Gabriele Apfelbacher and Ward Greenberg advised Deutsche Bank on disclosure requirements under the US Securities Act and on the requirements for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, while Greenberg assisted Deutsche Telekom with the acquisition of T-Mobile US shares on the open market. Nordic Investment Bank is another client.
Clifford Chance
Working in close conjunction with various other departments and with colleagues from the corporate team in particular, Clifford Chance's ECM practice handles capital increases, IPOs and private placements including international transactions. In the transactional space, the team has particular expertise in US-related work, while its sector focus lies on the segments manufacturing, real estate, finance and energy. In the real estate sector, team head George Hacket advised Godewind Immobilien on its listing on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, while, in different work, he assisted a banking consortium with the IPO of the German-Spanish recycling company Befesa on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange; the issue comprised of over 14.3 million shares from the holdings of the selling shareholders.
The ECM team at CMS frequently acts for issuers and shareholders on capital increases and IPOs and routinely works in conjunction with its colleagues from the corporate department. At this interface, Philipp Melzer advised the investment vehicle Mayfair on Vapiano's initial public offering, and, together with Andreas Zanner, he assisted Munich-based provider of cloud-based telephone systems NFON with its IPO, which generated proceeds of €80.5m following the placement of more than 4.1 million shares with investors at €12 per share. Capital Stage received advice on the payment of scrip dividend. With the corporate practice in the lead, the team also assisted the shareholders of 7-industries with the IPO of Sensirion on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
The 'pragmatic and reliable' team at Noerr 'is always available' and provides a 'good service level with quick response times'. Jointly led by Gerald Reger and Holger Alfes, the practice provides full-service advice based on a close co-operation with its other German offices and their particular areas of expertise: the team in Frankfurt focuses on assisting issuers, investors and underwriting banks with various equity transactions including IPOs and capital increases, while the teams in Munich and Hamburg specialise in advising companies on stock corporation and capital markets law matters arising from public takeovers and the restructuring of listed companies. Recently, the practice assisted Rocket Internet with the IPO of Delivery Hero, and acted as corporate counsel for HelloFresh, advising the client on its initial public offering including stock corporation law matters. The team also assisted Kering with the reduction of its stake in Puma, and Schaltbau Holding received advice on a capital increase with subscription rights; the company's share capital was increased by issuing a total of 2.24 million new shares. In January 2018, Ralph Schilha made partner and Dominik Kloka made associated partner, while in January 2019, Stephan Schulz was promoted to the partnership. The 'very thorough and experienced' Laurenz Wieneke is also noted.
Taylor Wessing
Clients recommend Taylor Wessing's 'competent, quick and well-connected' team for 'medium-sized German and cross-border capital markets transactions' in particular. It advises companies and banks on IPOs, rights offerings and public takeovers. Joint practice heads Christoph Vaupel and Lars-Gerrit Lüßmann advised the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Regional Development on matters pertaining to the planned merger of the German Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, and, together with Ulrich Reers, they assisted Brockhaus Capital Management, a holding company based in Germany, with the development of a placement structure including dilution protection for its private placement of new shares and a prospective initial public offering. In other work, Reers acted for InflaRX on its listing on Nasdaq, while Oliver Rothley assisted InCity Immobilien with a rights issue. Marc-Oliver Kurth provides 'speedy, down-to-earth and reliable advice'.
Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek is experienced in advising issuers on small and mid-sized transactions, providing assistance with IPOs, capital increases and delistings. Team head Mirko Sickinger advised De Raj Group on its Vienna Stock Exchange listing, while Thorsten Kuthe assisted Serviceware with its IPO in the prime standard segment of the Franfurt Stock Exchange. Together with Christoph Gringel, Kuthe also acted as transaction counsel for Naga Group and Hauck & Aufhäuser, advising fintech company Naga on its IPO on the open market scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The team also assisted Varta with the preparation of the capital increase documentation in the run-up to its IPO. Other clients include Accentro Real Estate and Sygnis.
Pinsent Masons Germany LLP
The team at Pinsent Masons Germany LLP is 'pleasant to work with' and assists clients with IPOs and capital increases in the small cap and mid cap sectors. The 'very client-focused' Alexander Thomas advised Mynaric, Cyan and Stemmer Imaging on their respective IPOs on the scale trading segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, while Varengold Bank and Elanix Biotechnologies received assistance with their respective capital increases with subscription rights amounting to circa €5.8m and approximately €6.4m respectively, which included the prospectus preparation required for the public takeover offer. Thomas Mayrhofer heads the team.


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'high peak brightness'
'It's a decent, slim and lightweight phone. '
'the One mini doesn't feel sluggish, which is the important point.'
'Amazing build quality and design.'
'Updated with Motorola's newest Mobile Computing System, which is comprised out of a natural language processor, contextual computing chip, and a quad-core 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM, we're seriously impressed by the Moto X's super snappy responsiveness. '
'However, sharpness is slightly disappointing at the resolution, with less fine detail in evidence than the best 8-megapixel phones. '
'With normal use, we could picture most people getting an entire day's life without any battery-saving adjustments. '
Google and Moto almost made a truly standout Android phone
Large, pretty screen, Snappy performance
Advanced controls and preset modes are easy to use
Good value-for-money for a convergence device
10x zoom lens and dedicated camera controls
Good battery life, Decent web browsing
'The HTC Desire 601 is a phone that gets close to the sort of specs you'd get in a top-end One-series phone, but at a slightly lower price.'
'The viewing angles of this IPS LCD screen are also quite decent.'
'capable dual-core processor'
Want BoomSound and Zoes but without the expense?
Appealing design, Vivid 4.3 in display
Good picture quality
Supports 4G, MicroSD card support, Clean user interface
Inconsistent performance, Unimaginative design
Low price, 4G connectivity, microSD card slot, runs Android 4.2
Wireless charging capabilities
Free with contract, Pleasing size
Low price, Solid performance
You won't get a top-tier display or camera, but it's a good value
Good design, 4G connectivity, Excellent value for money
LTE module, high contrast, good images
High pixel densitiy screen, over 250ppi
Dirt cheap under contract, has 4G LTE
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The full size loft bed is ideal for a limited s pace room and it raise the mattress higher than a normal bed and provides provision for additional storage or furniture including bookshelves, dressers, sofa and desk. Full size Loft beds are readily obtainable in various styles and sizes. The buying considerations of the loft bed include the size, frame material and the budget.
Five types of loft beds are available namely Futon Bed, Bunk Bed, Storage Loft Bed, Workstation Loft Bed and Simple Loft Bed.
Futon full size loft Bed – this bed provides additional seating place at the day time and it can be fold out to queen size or a full size bed at night. This type of bed is ideal for college students who will occupy the bed by night time only.
Bunk full size loft Bed – A bunk bed is extremely resourceful and sensible way to beautify the bed room. The advantage of bunk bed is that two persons can sleep in a solitary reserving space. This type of bed is idle for children who can share same bedroom. The design of bunk bed is the appending of one twin mattress over other. Bunk bed is normally made up of wood as wood is a robust adaptable material and comes in maple, cherry, oak and pine with varieties of color.
Storage full size loft Bed – this bed accommodates a closet, drawers, and a dresser in to the design and hence eliminates the need of extra furniture in the bed room.
Workstation full size loft Bed – Under this loft bed the customer can store the essential workstation, printer and the computer. The desk can be located under the bed.
Simple full size loft Bed – this type of bed comes only with bed without any furniture set. The space can be covered by any piece of furniture.
The materials available for the full size loft bed are hardwood, maple, cherry, aluminum and steel.
Hardwood – made with Asian hardwood like rubber wood and the hardwood is sturdier than other woods. Hard woods include pine and oak also.
Maple – this is a type of hardwood with a reddish throw and a fine texture.
Cherry – this is also a type of hardwood in red color. The specialty of cherry wood is that it is easy to carve. It is ideal for designing full loft bed.
Aluminum – the inexpensive and light weight full loft bed with less durability and easy mobility features.
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I'm struggling y'all! Seriously! Tonight was all about inspiration and yet, I am underwhelmed and almost totally uninspired. It could be because I've eaten myself into some kind of diabetic coma. I told the good Farmacist, Dr. P. Haze, that perhaps I should shove something long and hard down my throat in an effort to rid myself of the bile I feel building up. I won't tell you what the good Farmacist suggested, but I will say that I told the good Farmacist exactly what could be done with that suggestion. Bet that'll be the last time the good Farmacist, who's still skating on thin ice following the recent newsworthy legality questions which have cost me every last penny I've made blogging on this damn show, makes that suggestion again!
But really, we aren't here to talk about Dr. P. Haze or even our adorable, and ever growing, little progeny who apparently wasn't feeling so inspirational tonight and trooped off to bed without shouting any of his normal encouragement to his favorites. Now, if I'm being honest, and we know I always am, the little guy is still a bit miffed that pint-sized, power-house, Ramiele has left the proverbial building. He loved that little bitty thing and has some hard feelings when it comes to America and their (in his mind), lack of musical sensibilities. Again I've digressed.
Well, to be honest, I'm just not inspired. Not even a little! I feel like Randy acted all night. Just like some fool had done danced a jig on my grave. Speaking of fools, can someone please just shut Paula the hell up? Please? Maybe the next time she goes in to visit the good Dr. who pumps her lips full of Hollywood's finest grade engine oil, they can pump her just a little too full making it impossible for her to even attempt to utter her completely inane and insane ramblings. I mean, not that I was really in agreement with Randy, but damn, Paula was a mess. Must of been the oil leaking out those lips…good gawd!
But like Randy said, the one time I agreed with him, we are here to discuss music. So, before I get all side-tracked and confused, let's chat about those lovable frauds we are calling contestants.
We already knew what Michael was going to sing…as we did with all the contestants. I've nothing more to say. He wasn't bad! I rather liked him. He was first and that is SO often a curse. Was anyone worse than him? Sure! Sayesha was worse! Maybe not her vocals but because for the second week in a row, she attempted a powerhouse song from a powerhouse performer. Unfortunately for her, she just ain't got the chops to pull off a Fantasia number. She's in trouble!
Which brings me to someone who should absolutely not be in trouble – Jason Castro. Whew Lawd! Were I really the genteel lady from the South my ancestors have prided themselves to be, I might actually have been overcome with the vapors. You know, I rather crudely suggested that Castro might be a friend of Dorothy (if you don't know, don't bother) because he sang a song straight out of the San Francisco gay men's chorus' playbook. By golly though, that hot little piece of Columbian coca came out stroking a ukalele? A what? Well, let me just get real personal right here…I've done watched this performance like 6 times. 'nuff said!!
Except enough is never enough, so apparently I need to talk about the other little frauds who trotted out their bits and pieces and made an effort to inspire. Ms Cook…what can I say. Well, I'll tell ya…she should be given a reprieve from the bottom 3…just for this week! She was good…not great…but good! The other Cook in the competion though was not so great! Simon was dead on…pompous! Left me cold!!
Another performance that left me cold was Carly Smithson. Could she be making her second appearance in the bottom three? Methinks so! Which brings me to elfin boy David. Simon was right, brilliant choice of song! I absolutely love Robbie Williams and wish his stuff was more popular this side of the pond. Perhaps the best pop song out there. Elfin boy, the good Farmacist's love not withstanding, did not do it justice. Nothing to see here ya'll, nothing to see.
Now ya'll, I'd seriously like to be in bed right at this moment. Except that I'm not! I'm here trying to give all you loveable devotee's something to think about as you do your voting. Let me just say it right here…vote that damn Brooke White and her fake ass tears (after every bad performance) right off the stage. That blond bubble-headed bimbette needs to take her pompom's, pack up her fine ass huzband, and hightail it back to the desert where she overflowed from. You've got a friend my ass! Once again she pulled out the fake crocodile tears as soon as the judges were the teenceeweenceest negative. That lower lip. That cocked head. That insufferable, goody-two-shoes, act makes me want to vomit. I can't stand her! Oh lord stop me now before I have a full on coronary! Be. Gone. "Pleasant walk in the park" my aunt fanny!
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I kid you not. Sutton reserve keeper Wayne Shaw is in the bar at half-time. pic.twitter.com/f7014pXRBP— Chris Slegg (@ChrisSlegg) February 20, 2017
Sutton United's sub goalkeeper Wayne Shaw, 46, is eating a pie on the bench. Absolute hero. #SUFCvAFC #MAGICOFTHECUP pic.twitter.com/6eF7CVyf2M— SteveBloomersWashing (@SBW_DCFC) February 20, 2017
This second one, however, may get him in trouble. Turns out that British bookmakers were offering 8-1 odds on whether or not he ate a pie during the game, and a few of Wayne's friends took the bet.
Also, Wayne admitted that he knew that.
Another fallen hero.
Oh, and Sutton lost the game to Arsenal, 2-0.
LATE UPDATE: The scandal has cost Wayne his gig.
UPDATE: Wayne Shaw has resigned from his positions on the team after an investigation was launched into a potential breach of betting rules.— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 21, 2017


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Are you uncomfortable writing sex scenes? Does sharing the raunchy scene you've written generate terror? Join us for a safe space to discuss writing, and publishing, sex scenes. Catherine Evans, who writes as little sex as she can get away with, joins with Cate Ellink, writer of in-your-face, explicit, sweary sex books, in a class that's open to all sorts of sex discussions.
We'll look at a variety of published sex scenes to determine your comfort levels. We'll discuss different aspects of what makes writing sex scenes difficult. We'll follow on from the brilliant 2018 RWA Conference talks about consent and word choices, looking in more depth at what words you're happy to use. We can share sentences, paragraphs, scenes—whatever you're comfortable with.
This course requires respect and an open mind. If you can't handle risqué topics, frank discussions, an assortment of word choices which may include what's termed 'swearing' or 'blaspheming', then this course may not be for you.
The course will run for four weeks. All Lesson material will be made available at the start of the course in the form of downloadable PDF documents to allow participants to work at their own pace. But there will be a topic presented each week for discussion on the Moodle forum and chat session.
Week 1 - what's difficult for you about writing sex scenes? What do you need to help you?
Week 2 - words and word choices.
Week 3 - commenting on a range of published sex scenes - interactive and different to those in the handouts.
Week 4 - depending on class size, trying some of our own sex scenes.
The presenter is willing to be contactable personally should participants require extra assistance or more privacy.
There is no recommended time commitment. Participants are welcome to commit as much or as little time as they want.
Prerequisites/prior knowledge
This is an Adults Only class. An open mind and an adult approach to sex and discussions about sex is required. It isn't so much a writing class, so no prior writing level or craft knowledge is required. Participants don't have to have had sex, just being curious about it is enough for the class.
Presenters Bio
Catherine Evans is a city-born throwback to country genes. Selecting a genre wasn't easy. She fell into romance and has since found a niche in rural romance—where she feels her years in agricultural research aren't wasted. Catherine has two books published with Escape Publishing—The Healing Season and Long Game.
Catherine's always had a secret wild side, and she indulges that by writing erotic romance and erotica as Cate Ellink. Cate has three novels with Escape Publishing—The Virginity Mission, Deep Diving and Team Player. She has eight short stories published, some with Escape Publishing and others in anthologies.
If you want to know more, please visit Catherine's website www.CatherineEvansAuthor.com or Cate's www.cateellink.com
Course Dates: 5th August to 1st September 2019
Cost: RWA-Member – $55.00 Non RWA-Member – $88.00
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Venue: Online - RWA Moodle Platform
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This weekend I fought through a sinusitis induced haze to complete an important mission, buying test pots of the paint we will use in our kitchen and bathroom.
We are planning to use earth plaster to cover the walls in the majority of the house, but are using paint to cover the walls in the two "wet" areas. We are doing this out of the need to complete these areas fully before our building consent expires. The areas that can wait a bit longer will get the earth plaster treatment in due time. (Due time being within the next few months, or year, or 18 months…).
I know that MC already mentioned our addiction to Grand Designs. Thanks to a special delivery from our neighbor and the aforementioned sinus attack, we've been watching a lot of Grand Designs episodes lately. A lot, a lot. And I have to say that the major lesson I've learned from Kevin McCloud, as he gracefully talks us through projects that didn't quite work out, and ones that were a great success, is that design is intentional.
Our approach to interior design thus far has been less than intentional. Gathering bits from op shops and auctions has left us with a rather eclectic bunch of materials to work with. We have gold curtains, a kiwiana mint green stove, and two beautiful leadlight cabinet doors with various shades of blue.
Once the idea of paint colors came to the foreground it became apparent that I would need to do some designing to pull together all of the elements. Otherwise, as Kevin says, it might come off looking like a "dog's breakfast" or even worse a "pig's ear". Neither of which are desirable, by the way.
In my internet travels I came across a site called Pinterest. If you love inspiration boards (I do), if you love design (I do), or if you just simply love finding new random things on the internet (I do), then this is the site for you.
Scrolling through all sorts of inspiration I have created a folder about our kitchen. It features some of these beautiful ideas:
And even more if you can believe it. They have led me to create this mock up of our kitchen design:
Yes. I am a huge nerd.
So what do you think? Pig's Ear? Dog's Breakfast? or the sweet accomplishment of a successful design? Am I wrong in thinking that light blue is the tie together color for our kitchen? Is there another option that stands out to you? We'll see once we get the sample up on the wall. But if you have any thoughts in the mean time, please share them.
- June Cleverer
Friday, April 29, 2011
Getting Down to the Nitty Pretty
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hmmm... is it too late to comment? i think the blue you chose might look garish behind the kiwiana stove color...What if you chose a gold color that is MUCH lighter than the gold curtain? A happy color... or a tan...or stripes! of each of the colors! or WALLpaper. Just kidding. But I am serious about the shade of blue you chose. If you choose blue I think it ought to be much paler, with tones of gray in it...but I'm not a colorist. Or GRAY with a little tint of blue in it? Like the color of the lead in the glass. Aren't you sorry you asked???ReplyDelete
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VI Marketing and Branding Invites OKC to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
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OKLAHOMA CITY (June 25, 2019) – Today VI Marketing and Branding announced an agency-wide completion of the Behavior Change Marketing Certification training developed and deployed by VI's team of Behavior Change Marketing experts.
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 25, 2019) – Last Thursday, VI Marketing and Branding was voted Best Advertising Agency in Oklahoma by the Journal Record Reader Rankings.
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 23, 2019) – VI Marketing and Branding was named the Lowe Runkle Distinguished Service Award winner by the Oklahoma City Ad Club.
VI Marketing and Branding has landed the agency of record contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) effective February 2019.
VI Marketing and Branding shined bright at the 53rd annual Oklahoma City ADDY Awards on Saturday night. The electric lights beamed throughout Oklahoma City's Criterion venue as the agency took home twenty-five awards in all including: 5 Gold, 11 Silver and 9 Bronze ADDY Awards.
VI Marketing and Branding and its client, Shape Your Future, have been selected among OKC's top PR firms, winning the Best in Show Award-Tactics at the 41st Annual PRSA-OKC Upper Case Awards Banquet.
Chili Cook-off Raises $8,000, hosts over 700 and Crowns Six New Chili Champs
It's award season in Oklahoma City, and VI Marketing and Branding stole the show at the 52nd annual Oklahoma City ADDY Awards. The agency took home 61 awards, including top honors for their work with the Oklahoma Department of Tourism & Recreation.


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In Spanish, the word 'ORO' signifies gold. Ora Regenesis Spa is inspired by the colors of 'earth' and 'gold' which symbolize tranquil elements of nature. If 'earth' represents the values of care & concern, gold stands for its highest degree of purity. The services at Ora Regenesis Spa are aimed at providing the highest degree of purity for body, mind and soul. Here, every therapy is designed to rekindle the senses, take the individual towards a newer, higher self.
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NO. Like a million times, no.
The key to account safety is to have a password that is easy for you to remember but hard for anyone else to guess AND never share that password with anyone. Don't use that password on other websites!
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So the turkey is ordered, the tree is up and every present is wrapped a la that LoveActually scene- cinnamon stick and all. Surely the only thing left to do is sit back in silk pyjamas with a glass of fizz and a mince pie and soak up all the festive spirit-maybe some ice skating here or a nutcracker performance there? HA….YEAH RIGHT! If that does sound like you then I am utterly in awe but the chances are you're simply just trying to get through December without catching the flu. Well fear not because at WSd we can certainly help you to tick something off the list and have officially taken the hard work out of Christmas shopping with our epic gift boxes.
These thoughtful combinations have been put together with love by the What Sarah did…team. Each beautifully wrapped gift box is themed with a particular recipient in mind.
For the person who needs some quality me time, the Self Care gift box will help to instil a sense of calm and relaxation thanks to a dreamy combination of The Aromatherapy Company Hand & Body Lotion (£15) and a Spacemask (£3.50). Enabling your recipient to create their very own at home spa, they can quench their skin with lavender and wild chamomile before transporting themselves to another dimension with the self-heating eye mask that alleviates strain on the eyes to relieve tiredness and other tensions. The encouraging words "You Got This" come in the form of a card from Samantha King Designs and will be just the encouragement they need to look after number one.
Whilst you can't buy happiness, the Happy Box is guaranteed to bring a smile from ear to ear. A gift box full of colour and optimism, it features a Rainbow Tee from Our Apparel (£22) as well as a Happy Jar (£5) which contains little illustrated messages of positivity. The final flourish of good vibes is provided by a Susan O'Hanlon card (£3), which declares what we're all thinking…"I'm Dreaming of aWine Christmas.".
As the saying goes, "not all those who wander are lost" and our Wanderlust gift box is the ultimate package for the explorer in your life. The gift box includes The Aromatherapy Company Jet lag pulse point (£9.95), a perfectly compact Becksöndergaard purse (£22) and a travel sized Plum & Ashby Seaweed and Samphire candle (£14). If you're surprising your loved one with a trip away then the Wanderlust is also the perfect way to tell them, simply finish off by writing the details in this fab Adventures card (£3).
Christmas Eve boxes aren't just for children, and the WSd version has been given a luxe touch. SVP takes away the fear around jewellery gifting thanks to adjustable rings that fit every finger. The gift of an SVP ring (£25) will not only bring pure delight but will instil feel good vibes too as every one is handmade by artisans in India. Add a Vegan Bunny Christmas candle (£15) to the mix as well as a Spacemask (£3.50) and they'll spend Christmas Eve in relaxation heaven.
They'll never complain about receiving socks again after the Bloody Socks package which is guaranteed to cause a giggle. A pair of Universe of Us Groove is in the Heart Socks (£9.95) and this hilarious Oh Squirrel Glitter Card (£4) make for the perfect combination.
Whether you want a way to reveal the epic surprise of Spice Girls tour tickets or you just want to remind them of their superpowers then the Girl Power gift box is a female force to be reckoned with. Featuring The Happy News Girl Power Pocket Mirror (£5) Kiss Bauble (£4.95) and Go Girl Postcard (70p), its perfect for teens and adults alike.
Our ready made boxes are available online or of course you can tailor your box too, simply tell us your budget and we can create a bespoke package full of fabulous treats for your fave.
What Sarah did…is your one shop stop this Christmas and while we don't stock turkeys we're pretty confident we'll have the rest of your shopping covered. Plus who needs clubcard and nectar points when you can rack up WSd loyalty points! Don't forget that for every £40 spent it store, you'll get a stamp and when your loyalty card is full you'll get £25 off your next full price purchase! PLUS we'll reward you with a stamp if you return your WSd carrier bags so that we can reuse them and do our bit for this wonderful planet.
Ok, seriously go and order that turkey now! Merry Christmas beauties!
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-western towhee, by Val V.
III, v, 10. in the formation of a group be not astonished at an apparent diversity of the members. Not according to birth,nor habits,nor mistakes are they grouped--their contact is in spirit. They are united in a chorus by spirit, which is imponderable, invisible and inaudible. Therefore do not reproach anyone for the pitch of his voice--its quality is what is important. -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925
481. The one who is not afraid to be misunderstood by others is with us. The one who is unafraid to build links among the great currents of the teachings is our friend. The one who is not afraid to see the light has an eagle's eye. The one who is not afraid to enter the fire is of fiery birth. The one who is not afraid of what he cannot see can pierce the darkness. The one who is not afraid to travel the world is ready to strive to the far-off worlds. The one who is not afraid to know the teachings of wisdom is with us. -M: Agni Yoga 1929
210. Nothing gives birth to such pure abnegation of self as that induced by the exultation of the brimming heart. Which of the human energies can compare with the energy of the heart and which of the energies can act at long distances? -M: Heart 1932
I, Maitreya, am come this day for the same solemn and beautiful purpose of rekindling the awareness of the marvelous locked-in state of consciousness where man is able once again to bathe in the refreshing, cooling streams of a verdant age when peace and harmony existed, when every man was in effect, a king and every woman a queen, when the sweet presence of God-communion was effortless, when there were no dark and winged batlike creatures coming forth from the fissures in the earth, out of Pandora's box, but only the presence of the angels….
Yet the mankind of Earth, born of their own angelic nature and their hearts of love did as sons of God welcome laggards—those who in other star systems had refused, under the banner of freewill, to go onward toward the perfection of God, choosing instead to live their lives as they saw fit, paying homage to the flesh and the things of matter, paying homage to separation of individuals from one another and pride in person and wisdom—which were the Luciferian concepts learned long ago in past ages by a distraught and untaught humanity who refused to pay heed to the great eternal laws of universal love.
Yet love is the nature of God and love has ever been His nature. Love then that is the nature of God that so beautifully and naturally flows from the heart was the original pristine purity that the children of the Sun, the blessed children of the Holy One showed forth….
Now that carelessness has become the natural function of humanity, now that carelessness seems to be in order it is also in order that we should ask ourselves the question of its origin. How did men created in the image of God ever come to a state of consciousness where they could be careless about the precious gift of life that is given to them? Well, beloved ones, the answer is so simple that men fail to reckon with it: it is a matter of contagion. From one to another spread the diseases of the spirit, of the mind and of the heart….
From one to another the balm of Gilead flows. -Maitreya: 7-3-1970 at Colorado Springs via Messenger Mark Prophet -bronze Maitreya, late 6th century A.D. Korea


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Roger Federer posts hilarious tweet regarding Rafael Nadal after first doubles win at Laver Cup
The world came to a standstill for 79 minutes on September 23 as two giants of tennis produced an impressive display, partnering for the first time at the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague.
They are none other than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
We have seen them facing off against each other on numerous occasions over the years, fighting for supremacy on the tennis court, but it is indeed a rarity to watch the duo in action contesting a match being on the same side.
The event taking place in the indoor court of the O2 Arena at the heart of Czech Republic provided us the opportunity to witness the genius of the pair as they took on American counterparts Sam Querrey and Jack Sock.
Despite some minor hindrances in the second set, where they were completely outlasted by their rival, Federer and Nadal came to their elements soon to register an emphatic win on the night, with the scoreline 6-4, 1-6, 10-5.
However, there were several engaging moments during the match, but one instance couldn't escape the watchful eyes of the Swiss ace.
Referring to an incident in the opening set, Federer took to social media, posting a GIF clip of himself missing a shot near the net – while the scoreline stated 4-3 in favour of the world number one and two.
The 36-year-old has portrayed in the past his witty side, especially with his posts in the social media platform and this time it was no different.
Despite missing the swing completely, he swayed the matter into another direction, claiming it was indeed his own stunt to observe the reaction time of his Spanish partner.
The current campaign has been brilliant for both stalwarts as they each won two of the four Grand Slams this year and have re-established their dominance once again.
Representing Europe in the tournament, the dynamic duo's victory thereby handed Team Europe a 9-3 lead, and they're set to play a world team over the course of three days.
A combined 35 Grand Slams between the two, experts as well as fans across the globe are highly excited to see them in action once again and produce more magic on the tennis court in the upcoming days.News Now - Sport News


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The thousand years in Revelation 20:1-9
The thousand years and the temple
Parallels between Daniel 7 and Revelation 20
When the thousand years are finished...
On the bottomless pit, and the binding of Satan
The thousand year reign and the sabbath rest
Ezekiel and the thousand year reign
M. G. Kline, Armageddon, and discrete millennialism
B. B. Warfield on the Millennium
Philip Mauro on the thousand year reign
In Ecclesiastes 6:6, the phrase a thousand years is associated with a human lifetime: "Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?" In the Psalms, a thousand years is compared to yesterday when it is past, and a watch in the night, concepts which might apply metaphorically, or spiritually, to a lifetime. "For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night." [Psalm 90:4] The number a thousand is used in Scripture to indicate an indeterminate quantity, and completeness or fullness. "For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills." [Psalm 50:10]
In Revelation 20, where Satan is bound for a thousand years, and those who are beheaded reign with Christ for the same period of time, the thousand years may be understood as a symbol of the duration of the believer's new life in Christ. When a person believes the gospel, and is baptized, he or she is raised up, as Jesus was, in newness of life. Paul said, "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." [Romans 6:4]
Paul said the believer has been blessed with spiritual blessings in heavenly places. [Ephesians 1:3] This new life is one of reigning with Christ, and Paul described the saints as sitting together "in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." [Ephesians 2:5-7] These teachings mean believers are "raised up" and have received "new life" of a spiritual kind, and in Revelation 20, John incorporates these ideas in his prophecy, where the concepts of a thousand years, reigning with Christ, resurrection, gaining victory over the beast and his image, and the binding of Satan are all spiritual ideas related to our Christian experience. They apply to believers individually. The thousand years is symbolic of the remaining time allotted to each of the saints. It should not be taken literally.
John also includes the idea that the saints who reign with Christ have been beheaded. This is a metaphor representing submission of ones' mind to God. Paul exhorted the saints to become living sacrifices: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." [Romans 12:1] James said, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." [James 4:7]
If the meaning suggested above for the thousand years is correct, what happens when the thousand years come to an end? If the thousand years of Revelation 20 are understood in a spiritual sense, rather than by the letter, and it represents the duration of the lives of individual Christians as explained above, the thousand years ends prematurely for those who fall away, who abandon their faith, who return to the world from which they had escaped, and cease to walk in the way of Christ, thus terminating the thousand years, which represents the duration of their reign with Christ. For them, the thousand years are finished.
The thousand years ends prematurely for those who are seduced, and follow the tail of the dragon, as pictured by stars that are cast to the earth in Revelation 12:4.
On the other hand, those who endure to the end receive a "crown of life." James wrote, "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him." [James 1:12; see also Revelation 2:10] John said, "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years." [Revelation 20:6]
John connects an assault upon the camp of the saints and the beloved city by deceived people from all parts of the earth, the hordes of Gog and Magog, with the termination of the thousand years.
Augustine of Hippo applied the thousand years of Revelation 20 to the church as a whole, rather than to individual saints. He wrote: [1]
Chapter 11.–Of Gog and Magog, Who are to Be Roused by the Devil to Persecute the Church, When He is Loosed in the End of the World.
"And when the thousand years are finished, Satan shall be loosed from his prison, and shall go out to seduce the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, and shall draw them to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea." This then, is his purpose in seducing them, to draw them to this battle. For even before this he was wont to use as many and various seductions as he could continue. And the words "he shall go out" mean, he shall burst forth from lurking hatred into open persecution. For this persecution, occurring while the final judgment is imminent, shall be the last which shall be endured by the holy Church throughout the world, the whole city of Christ being assailed by the whole city of the devil, as each exists on earth. For these nations which he names Gog and Magog are not to be understood of some barbarous nations in some part of the world, whether the Getæ and Massagetæ, as some conclude from the initial letters, or some other foreign nations not under the Roman government. For John marks that they are spread over the whole earth, when he says, "The nations which are in the four corners of the earth," and he added that these are Gog and Magog.
The Church is in all parts of the earth, and those who are deceived by Satan turn against believers who are faithful. Augustine continued:
The words, "And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and encompassed the camp of the saints and the beloved city," do not mean that they have come, or shall come, to one place, as if the camp of the saints and the beloved city should be in some one place; for this camp is nothing else than the Church of Christ extending over the whole world. And consequently wherever the Church shall be,–and it shall be in all nations, as is signified by "the breadth of the earth,"–there also shall be the camp of the saints and the beloved city, and there it shall be encompassed by the savage persecution of all its enemies; for they too shall exist along with it in all nations,–that is, it shall be straitened, and hard pressed, and shut up in the straits of tribulation, but shall not desert its military duty, which is signified by the word "camp."
Augustine's interpretation was challenged in the fourteenth century by John of Rupescissa, a French alchemist, and a Franciscan, who was influenced by the teachings of Joachim of Fiore, and Peter Olivi; he claimed that the thousand years of Revelation 20 means a literal millennium of a thousand years.
Also known as Giovanni da Rupescissa, John of Roquetaillade, Jean de Roquetaillade, Rupescissa studied for five years at Toulouse, after which he entered the Franciscan monastery at Aurillac. His experiments in distillation led to the discovery of aqua vitae, or alcohol, usually prepared by distilling wine.
Rupescissa's interpretations of prophecy, together with his denunciation of ecclesiastical abuses, led to accusations of heresy by his superiors in the Franciscan order. He suffered imprisonment in 1344, in various Franciscan convents. After five years, his case was presented at the papal court at Avignon. He was eventually declared orthodox, but insane. He was detained at Avignon and remained there for the rest of his life. He produced several books about prophecy in which he explained his view of the millennium.
In Liber secretorum eventuum, Rupescissa taught that the millennium would be characterized by the conversion of the Jews, a joint government of the world by a papal-imperial partnership, and proliferation of spiritual insight, ecstatic contemplation, and evengelical sanctity. [2] Rupescissa said converted Jews would replace the Romans as God's chosen imperial nation. His biographer Robert E. Lerner wryly commented, "the assignment of world government to a reviled people was surely an act of the imagination."
As well, a governmental center would be "located in a splendidly rebuilt but unfortified Jerusalem;" a holy pope … would reign from this center; seven ecumenical councils would dispose over matters concerning the pope; a 'collegium ecclesie' — a college of cardinals, would remain in Jerusalem to the end of time. The great Jewish Emperor, reigning in concert with the pope, would reside near Jerusalem, rather than in the city itself, because the millennial clergy was not to be 'polluted' by secular men. The Franciscan order would become the most evangelically perfect among the clergy; the Holy Spirit would descend in such plentitude upon the entire world that it would seem for all 'as if paradise had descended to earth.' Lerner wrote: "The cardinals surely knew that Rupescissa was teaching suspect doctrine, and far from silencing him they permitted him to continue writing, and far from preventing the circulation of his writings they passed these around so freely that his predictions were soon coursing through Europe." [3]
Rupescissa found it was necessary to say there would be two Antichrists; the first one, he said, would appear in the year 1365 A.D., and continue for three years and a half. This date was calculated by taking the 1,290 days of Daniel 12:11 as so many years, a period which he thought began in 75 AD, when he supposed the Jewish temple was destroyed. Rupescissa encouraged violence in the struggle against the Antichrist. In 1356 he wrote Vade mecum in tribulatione — Go with me in trouble. Peter Olivi had said the millennium would last for 700 years; John of Rupescissa said the time between Antichrist and the last judgment would be 1000 years, which he based on Revelation 20. The thousand years when the martyrs would reign on the earth would ultimately end in the revolt by the hordes of Gog and Magog, the second Antichrist. Rupescissa said: [4]
It is evident what [Scripture] says about the martyrs at the time of Antichrist that "those who adored neither the beast nor his image, etc." will live resurrected in their bodies and reign corporeally with Christ for one thousand years, which will be from the time of the death of Antichrist until the advent of Gog near the end of the world. The resurrection of the body does not include all of the saints and martyrs of other times, but is the exclusive mark and privilege of the martyrs of the time of Antichrist. This is why one finds rightly that "the rest of the dead will not live until the one thousand years pass"–counting from Antichrist's death and the chaining of the dragon until the advent of Gog and the end of time and the world.
Rupescissa connected the chaining of Satan with the death of the Antichrist. That may seem plausible, but a spirit cannot be bound by a literal chain, however strong and heavy it may be. Rupescissa wrote: [5]
One must note that if Augustine had been obliged to give a symbolic explanation of the one thousand years, he had not been given the understanding that the chaining of the of the dragon has to take place on the day of Antichrist's death, as one sees manifiestly in De civitae Dei. Moreover, we are not held to follow the explications of all of the doctors in all points; they have advanced them as conjectures rather than as facts asserted against the truth of the text. The obligation holds only if one can prove from sacred text or from some determination of the church that all the secrets of the scriptures and of prophecies have been completely revealed to Augustine and the rest of the doctors of past times in such a way that nothing more must be revealed to those who follow. But Gregory, the most esteemed doctor, says the opposite in his homily nine on Ezekiel. He teaches there that people who live later and are closer to the end of the world will understand in a manner more luminous and clear the hidden truths of holy scripture.
Leah DeVun commented: [6]
Rupescissa's claim that those who lived closer to the end of time would comprehend Scripture better than previous church authorities is crucial. He thought himself to be at a more advantageous position in time than Augustine and, as a result, he felt free to overturn the saint's interpretation regarding the millennium. Rupescissa next dismissed those who believed that the period after Antichrist would endure a mere forty-five days, noting that the saints claimed only that that would be its minimum duration. In a few spirited paragraphs, Rupescissa summarily dispatched the pronouncements of both Augustine and Jerome, which had been the basis for hundreds of years of apocalyptic exegesis. Moreover, Rupescissa referred to this period as the "third state" in the Vade mecum, linking his millennial age to Joachim of Fiore's trinitarian division of history.
Rupescissa was no doubt influenced by the calculations of his predecessors, and he incorporated their numbers into subsections within his millennium. Rupescissa predicted that after Antichrist's defeat, wars and other trials would rage for forty-five years (Arnald of Vilanova's number) until the peace was finally instituted. After the peace had endured for seven hundred years (Peter Olivi's number), the sanctity and stability that characterized the millennium would begin to deteriorate: the clergy would slide into pride, gluttony, and corruption, justice would vanish, and the truly saintly would become objects of derision. This period of decline would usher in the final stand of Gog, Magog, and the last Antichrist, which would immediately precede the last judgment.
Below, DeVun describes Rupescissa's concept of the millennium: [7]
The infidels will convert to Christianity, save a small number who will scatter to the far reaches of the globe. In what has been described as one of the "most concrete philo-Judaic predictions issued by any Christian until this time," Rupescissa claims that the converted Jews will become God's chosen people and will wield power over the entire earth. Although Rupescissa speaks a great deal of conversion, the Vade mecum predicts the destruction of the Muslims during the period of tribulations. Rupescissa makes a similar prediction in Liber ostensor, which describes the annihilation of the Muslims as a precursor to the final age of renovation and peace. Rupescissa's prediction of the destruction of Islam was not an especially common view in the fourteenth century. The astrologer Jean de Murs offered a similar forecast in his nearly contemporary letter to Clement VI on planetary conjunctions, and because Rupescissa was familiar with the writings of Murs and other contemporary astrologers, he may have been influenced by the same climate of anti-Muslim sentiment. Nevertheless, Rupescissa departs from the opinions of apocalypticists such as Arnald of Vilanova and Rampon Llull, who strongly preferred the conversion of the Muslims to their destruction and who advocated missions by Franciscans familiar with the languages and arguments of non-Christians, a prospect that seems to interest Rupescissa not at all.
… His attitude toward Islam appears to be another facet of Rupescissa's predilection for radically removing what he perceived to be diseased extremities from the larger organism of humanity.
Rupescissa claims that all human beings who survive will receive illumination from the Holy Spirit after Antichrist, yet hierarchies of spiritual and social ranking will not vanish from society. A universal emperor and a pontiff (now centered in Jerusalem) will continue to rule over the people.
Rupescissa employed prophecy in his efforts to reform the Church in his own age, but he did not comprehend the true meaning of those prophecies. His interpretations of the thousand years of Revelation 20, and the 1,290 days of Daniel 12:11 were wrong. The 1,290 days are not 1,290 years as he assumed; neither is the thousand years meant literally, as 2 Peter 3:8 warns us. The events Rupescissa predicted for 1365-1370 failed to happen, and similarly his interpretations of the thousand years, and the Gog and Magog assault upon the saints, were flawed. There are not two antichrists; neither is the Antichrist a single individual. John spoke of the spirit of antichrist. John's prophecy in Revelation 20 must be understood spiritually, and interpreted in the light of scripture. In turn, John interpreted Ezekiel's prophecy as a spiritual invasion, and an assault upon the church by those who are deceived. Those who insist on a literal millennium, following Rupescissa, misunderstand John's prophecy. The thousand years for which the saints reign with Christ is a spiritual concept, and literal earth years and months don't apply to it. And the 1,290 days, as part of the time, times and a half, the last part of the 70th week in the prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, in which Christ confirms his covenant with many, and builds his church, is symbolic time; units of earth days, earth months, and earth years do not determine the extent or duration of the remaining half-week when the heavenly Jerusalem is completed by God, the city built without hands.
1. St Augustine. City of God. Book 20, 11.
2. Johannes de Rupescissa, Robert E. Lerner, Christine Morerod-Fattebert. Liber secretorum eventuum. p. 83.
3. Ibid.
4. Leah DeVun. Prophecy, alchemy, and the end of time: John of Rupescissa in the late Middle Ages. Columbia University Press, 2009. pp. 38-39.
5. Ibid., p. 39.
6. Ibid., p. 39-40.
7. Ibid., p. 43.
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Monthly Archives: February 2011
meatless mondays . #9 {mushroom soup}
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Kansas City Mavericks have shown the two sides of their game through the last six contests. However, going down the stretch, the hope is that this team is the one that can take the side that is competitive with the top teams in the league.
On the road trip to Utah, the Mavericks earned some confidence after struggling with road troubles for the better part of the season up to this point. They left Utah after their three-game series with five out of six points and the third shutout for Mason McDonald in just over a two week period. But it appears the team did not really ride the high of their recent road success. They came home and fell in two out of the three games they played they played the week after. The first game against Toledo was competitive but did not carry the punch they seemed to be dealing in other recent games. Joey Sides stayed on his hot streak after putting up a hat trick in the final game in Utah when the Mavericks won 5-3. He scored the first goal five minutes into the opening period.
A late goal put the first Toledo game away for the Walleye but in their Friday night rematch, the cards fell in a different order. In two different parts of the second period, the Mavs and Walleye went back and forth for three combined goals in just over a minute. The Mavs would tie it, the Walleye pull ahead, and the Mavs tie it up once again. On both occasions. Riley Sweeney, who netted two of those goals reflected on what the Mavericks did to stay compose through those strings of goals.
"I think the easiest thing to do is you gotta kinda stay even keel when goals are going back and forth like that. We had our composure and we were able to respond. I think that shows the level of commitment we had tonight. How we played as a group and stuck with it."
Sweeney put up his first two goals of the season and joked about how he won a competition with his good friend Neal Goff.
"Honestly, I'm just happy I beat Goffer to it. We had a little race going with no goals and it was nice to just get one. Again, my second one was off his shot. It hit the post so I was happy he was able to assist on it but I'll take the two tonight obviously."
Another Mav that stood out and was imperative to securing that win was Nick Schneider. Head Coach John-Scott Dickson said,
"I thought he played really well. They had some good scoring chances in the second period, third period and he came through and was solid for us. I'm happy for him."
Schneider hadn't been between the pipes for the Mavericks since January 19. He has been back and forth being called up to fill in for Stockton when there are illnesses or injuries. When McDonald was on his hot stretch of games Schneider patiently waited for his turn. Schneider worked his way back and said,
"I felt better as the game went on. I felt a lot more comfortable. At the same time, it's a team game. This is my first-year pro and I'm learning a ton this year. A lot of it's mental but at the same time, it's a process and you kind of have to roll with the punches."
Unfortunately, Schneider got another opportunity against the Kalamazoo Wings the following net and did not end up with the same result. He would let in 5/27 shots in the Mavericks 5-2 loss. However, Schneider is aware this team is here to have his back through the wins and the losses.
"As a goalie that gives you a lot of confidence knowing that your team has your back and they're willing to lay it all on the line like that."
When the Mavericks are playing clean hockey, they are borderline unbeatable. The Mavs are quick paced and have production capabilities that will and have won them many games. When they are beaten, the Mavericks almost beat themselves. Lack of puck control, bad turnovers, not finishing checks and taking bad penalties come out to bite the team repeatedly. Kansas City has the potential to put up a great playoff run but need the consistency from their good games to roll over into their not so good ones. There is much to be excited about for the Mavericks. It'll be interesting to see how they apply themselves through their next stretch of games.
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A short update whilst me and Dave Hartley complete our interview with each other about an upcoming anthology that we're both featured in (you can read part one of that conversation here and you'll find the final part next week on this blog).
I have a busy month ahead of me, with readings and publications coming out, so I thought it would be good to summerise it here. I also have an Events page on this site where you can find out where I'll be and all that.
This week, on the 7th, I'll be performing at Stranger than Fiction,, a literary, comedy, pub quiz mash-up which, as well as featuring me, also features performances from Gemma Weekes, and Scritti Politti member Rhodri Marsden. The theme is First Love, and I'll be reading a story that has only ever been performed once before, at a wedding. It's at the Phoenix Artists Club in Soho, and you can find out all the information about the event on Facebook.
A week later, on the 15th I'll be reading at one of the launches of After the Fall, an anthology of short fiction about the world after the fall of technology. The event takes place in Derby, in their wonderful arts centre: Quad. You can come see us read, talk about our stories, buy the book and then stick around after for a screening of Mad Max. Amazing. I've read a huge number of the stories in the anthology and they are absolutely fantastic, some great stuff from Emma Lannie, Simon Sylvester, Dave Hartley, Helen Ellwood and sci-fi legend Adam Roberts. Again, Facebook event here.
Here's a preview of the cover art, which is lovely.
Finally, if you miss out on the Derby event, then you can see me reading again from the anthology at The Story Sessions in Hither Green on the 21st. The event description goes as follows:
It's like a folk club, but with spoken word. Headlining authors and poets read to you, and you join in with
'Flash from the floor' -100 words of fiction or poetry, written specially, happening to fit the theme, or scribbled in the interval.
Occasional music, book sales, some silliness, lots of words.
21st May: Technicians' Tales: Sci Fi and weird stuff
from Catherine Sharpe (read by Carrie Cohen); Cherry Potts, Cliff Chapman, Daniel Carpenter and Liam Hogan, all reading their own work.
That sounds rather exciting, doesn't it? Tickets are just £3 and you can pick them up here.
So, quite a packed month ahead of me. All that, and I'll be trying to crack the second chapter in the second draft of my novel.
What are you guys up to? Let me know all of your grand plans and schemes in the comments!