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No matter how hard we try to avoid it – undertaking several degrees, gap yahs, and "I'm finding myself holidays" – real life comes round to us all in the end. Great.
I was very aware of the fact that real life had begun and I had nada going on, I was muddling through and scrambling to make random plans so it felt like I actually had a plan.
But holey moley things came together real fast, thankfully. I moved back home, graduated and (very fortunately) managed to get two jobs.
HOLLA MONEY MY NEW FRIEND. I'd like to say old friend, but uni is a lil ol' drain on the bank. Especially when the hobbies encouraged at uni include alcohol, pitty food, and paying £10 to go into a club to dance in practically no clothes with your friends. Ahh, student life.
Yet nobody panic guys, I bought a lil budget book, and… it's still in it's packaging waiting to be used. Worth it.
Obvs as soon as life hit me with all these real responsibilities, I dusted off my Moleskine Diary and got planning again, as my brain is like a bag of cats if I don't write things down. Organising is kinda my thing, being busy and powering through a hefty to do list, just makes me feel like I really do run the world. When actually I've just managed to briefly control all the strings of my life, before I drop the ball again and watch Gilmore Girls for 2 hours in my pyjamas. I tried eh?
I am completely used to being back home now. I love my family, so they're never an issue, but going back into your teenage room for longer than a month or two can feel as though you're regressing. I don't really get that anymore as I'm busy and I'm mid decorating. I'm at the "ooh let's put every colour I like on the wall" stage, so I just have a patchwork of extremely similiar neutral paints on my wall.
Also I'd like to welcome back my morning routine, hello to you. I haven't had a morning routine since uni ended, even then uni was so relaxed that a routine was kinda unheard of. I'd usually just make a list and randomly do those things in the day, like shower, gym, work, meet so and so. Throw in a night out and cook, and that's a dreamy day.
Coming to terms with leaving York has been more difficult than I expected, I definitely took for granted the option of doing fresher's again and the mellow, yet drunken, yet no pressure, yet pressure whirlwind that uni is. It is an experience you will never have again unless you did another degree, and even then it would be so different to the original. I'm a southern, white rose, for life now.
Anyhoo. I'm working as features editor (pinch me) of two home renovation/self-build/ interior design magazines, and three yearbooks. Official (I know), and it's just a dream job tbh. I feel ridiculously lucky to be working there. This is also a work-life secret, if you love work, it doesn't feel like work. Like I get paid to write and edit. How did that happen??
Then on Saturday's I'm teaching Drama and Singing at Razzmataz Theatre School in Cambridge. NO YOU'RE CRYING. I teach 4-11 year olds drama, and it's amazing.
My Mum is also very excited as of course she takes this as a sign that I will end up in the family bizz of teaching… keep dreaming mumma.
Also no one's perfect, I'm beginning as an adult and while I may seem to be in good stead, life loves them swings and roundabouts, so do not be fooled. I mean on the flip side, the wow-i'm-a-baby-someone-help-me side I almost reversed into a car the other day. I only do washing once my basket overflows (as that's what I did at uni). And it took me 2 weeks to figure out how to scroll using the mouse at work. Lol jks I still don't know how to use it and I've been there for a month. Send help.


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The Z Curve Bow launches a precise air strike from a great distance! That's right! With pin point precision, this toy crossbow can shoot arrows over 125 feet. Simply point out a target, take aim and use the handy firing mechanism to send a barrage of arrows; 3 foam arrows in all... 2 bounce back arrows and 1 ZARTZ suction cup arrow that will stick to most surfaces. The included ZipClip holder comfortably carries the arrows. Both left and right handed warriors can handle the Z Curve.
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Handbook on Green Infrastructure
Planning, Design and Implementation
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Chapter 5: Green infrastructure and biodiversity in the city: principles and design
Danielle Sinnett
Globally urbanisation is posing a significant threat to biodiversity. Yet, human health and well-being depend on ecosystem services, which in turn are largely dependent on biodiversity. Despite a range of initiatives and mechanisms to promote nature conservation in cities it is declining. This chapter provides a summary of features in cities that are associated with greater abundance and richness of a number of species often studied in urban environments: birds, butterflies, pollinators and plants. The most common features identified include proximity to natural habitats, habitat heterogeneity, presence of native species, patch size and management practices. This is followed by some suggestions of how green infrastructure could be planned and designed to increase biodiversity. The chapter then finishes with some challenges and opportunities for green infrastructure and nature conservation.
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Kiarna's New Lease for City Apartment Investors
Kiarna's New Lease for City Apartment Investors
It's fair to say that apartments are unlike any investment product on the market. There are considerations and strata regulations that require a different approach in order to fully maximise investor returns.
Kiarna Blythman knows too well about the subtle nuances that put apartments in a category of their own.
This is why, after eight years' experience across all aspects of property leasing and management, Kiarna has joined M/Property as its Business Development Manager. She has assumed the role with a keen interest in demonstrating the value of specialist apartment management to rural owners of city apartments.
"Trusting your investment apartment to someone who only deals with stand-alone houses is like sending your boat to a car mechanic," Kiarna said.
"There is no question that an apartment investment offers great benefits to those looking for a low-maintenance foothold in the urban marketplace, but there are definitely aspects where it is advantageous to have someone on the ground with knowledge of strata legislation, maintenance requirements and tenant selection tactics.
"M/Property only deals with apartment leases. It seemed a perfect fit for my scope of experience."
Kiarna has held both ground-floor to senior positions in property sales and leasing, including Sales Administration, Strata Assistance to Property Manager and Leasing Manager.
She joins a highly experienced team of property experts and is backed by the expertise and resources of M/Group; a company that cut its teeth on apartment developments.
M/Group Managing Director, Mr Lloyd Clark, said the introduction of a property management firm to work exclusively in apartment leasing and management was done to fill a gap in the market.
"As a company, our vision has always been to provide our clients with a holistic experience, and we recognised early that engaging a standard property management business to assist our apartment investors did not provide an ideal outcome," he said.
"Since we launched M/Property, we have grown to become one of Perth's largest apartment management companies and have helped hundreds of investors through complex apartment and strata issues.
"Our extensive database of prospective tenants can be effectively matched with a depth of knowledge on most apartments complexes across the Perth CBD, Fremantle and surrounding suburbs.
"Kiarna is a welcome addition to our team and is available to provide more detail about our services and offer to anyone looking to upgrade their current management arrangement."
For more information or to make an appointment with Kiarna, please contact 0499 909 116 or email email@example.com.
How to Improve the Occupancy and Profitability of an Investment Property
How to Improve the Occupancy and Profitability of an Investment Property
While REIWA reported its September Quarter vacancy rate at an encouraging 2.9%, the stats drawn from apartment property management specialists, M/Property, were even lower at 1.97%. As experts in this sector, they believe there is always scope to improve the occupancy and profitability of an investment property.
M/Property is one of the only specialist apartment management and leasing companies in the State. With a dedicated leasing team and over 18 years' experience in apartment management, the company manages over 600 apartments at any one time.
M/Property Senior Property Manager, Tammy Smith, says that even though the vacancy rate is low in WA, Perth apartment investors can still miss out on valuable and quality tenancies simply by not understanding what is important to the renter.
"We are experiencing a market shift in Western Australia towards long-term renting as a lifestyle choice. This represents an incredible opportunity for property investors," she said.
"Unlike conventional homes where size and space are often the important factor, when it comes to apartments, location, presentation and flexibility are paramount to both the existing and emerging apartment rental market."
Tammy says apartments close to community infrastructure, those with access to great facilities and ones outlooks tend to get snapped up, there are a range of other factors that a property investor can control to attract and retain great tenants.
- Sell the dream with professional photography
Rental properties traditionally don't get the same promotional treatment as homes available for sale. However, in a competitive market, owners will get more interest and potentially higher rentals if they 'sell the dream' with professional photography during the marketing phase.
- Add value with furniture
While not for everyone, adding a furniture package to the mix can significantly increase the rental return. A well-furnished apartment can rent out for 25%-75% more than unfurnished apartments. The cost of furniture is also often tax deductable.
- Be flexible with pets
Pet-friendly apartments are increasing in demand as more renters opt for making their apartment a long-term home. In fact, many States across Australia are changing legislation to make it easier for pet ownership in rental properties. Why not get ahead of the game to lock good tenants in early.
- Engage an approachable team
There is nothing more off-putting to a renter than being made to feel like a second-rate citizen. Ensure your property management team are approachable and responsive to not only the renters' concerns, but also yours.
Tammy says a property management team with a sound knowledge of strata management is also imperative for apartment investors, together with a good relationship with building/facility managers and a solid database of good tenants to source the best tenant for the apartment.
For more information on M/Property services visit www.mproperty.com.au.
Apartment Living and Today's Market
Apartment Living and Today's Market
Where would you say Western Australia's unit living/apartment market is currently at?
The property market in general is cyclical. It follows a bell-curve pattern that sees prices peak at the top of the market and level out at the bottom. Investors and market commentators monitor this process carefully to maximise investment potential before an upwards shift occurs. The apartment market is not immune to this cycle and we are currently experiencing a lot of movement from investors. This signals that we might have hit the bottom of the cycle, but also that an expected upturn is likely to take place due to our strengthening economy and record low interest rates.
All this aside, most know that the enduring nature of property means that if you tick the boxes of location, limited supply, quality build and unique design, apartments are likely to hold their value for the long term – regardless of market factors.
Do you think more people are moving into and living in apartments than say, 10 years ago? What traits about apartment living do you think have contributed to this?
When Match started building apartments almost two decades ago, we were conscious of a global shift towards apartment living. There were certainly sceptics that believed Perth would always favour the house and land 'dream', but we weren't so sure. Fast forward eighteen years and our predictions have all come true. There is a definitive lean towards apartment living and awareness of the economic and environmental aspects associated with continuing the urban sprawl. Many are trading that plot of land on the outskirts of the city for lifestyle and location. Apartment living just makes more sense.
What kind of demographic of people are living in apartments in 2019? Is there a mixed variety?
The range of people being attracted to the apartment lifestyle is now as diverse as their reasons for doing so. We see young and upwardly mobile singles and couples wanting to make the most of their proximity to cafes, CBD and nightlife, and we're also seeing families preferring to raise their children close to the beach rather than in the thick of suburbia. Perhaps the most exciting market group are the downsizers, who are all about creating an idyllic and 'low maintenance' lifestyle without moving too far from their families or where they have lived for most of their life.
What future do you see ahead for Western Australia's apartment market? Do you think it'll continue to grow, and why is this?
The underlying factors that will continue to support the apartment market include population growth and an increasing market trend towards apartment living. The value-system of the emerging generations will be key for driving demand for new and architecturally appealing apartment designs. As more people gravitate towards apartment living, we will see an increase of amazing spaces. This represents incredibly exciting prospects for individuals as well as the Perth streetscape alike.
We've come a long way since the 'cookie-cutter' apartment blocks that were primarily built for the investor and rental market. Apartments today are considered architectural spaces that focus on the end user and their varying tastes and preferences.
Just as you would have earlier discerned over the features of a stand-alone house, we are now finding that people are drawn to apartment designs that reflect their personal taste and lifestyle preferences.
The more distinctive, rare and well-located the apartment is, the more value you are intrinsically buying into.
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Trading a 4x2 for the World's Biggest Swimming Pool
Trading a 4x2 for the World's Biggest Swimming Pool
Barry and Jennie had watched their children grow up in their 4×2 Bullcreek home. However, like many others throughout Perth, they decided to trade their big family home for an apartment and chose Form by Match at Port Coogee – an area Barry tells his grandson has the 'biggest swimming pool called the Indian Ocean'.
Prior to making the move, the couple knew they wanted to stay near Fremantle, although were a little unsure about such a big change.
"We came out and had a look at this site five times. We went to other apartments in the same precinct, but wanted a plan that was quite straight forward with an outlook. We didn't want to feel claustrophobic," Barry said.
"What sold us on this place particularly was the position – we're not over-looked and we've got views across the park and the sea – we didn't actually realise we had sea views until we were about to move in. I think that was the clincher for me."
The couple moved into one of the many north facing apartments at Form by Match; a boutique 50-apartment complex located just 50metres from Port Coogee Marina and adjacent to parkland.
Designed by reputed Architects, Geoff Warn of Donaldson & Warn, the property was designed to respond to the environment and offer residents an uncompromising lifestyle.
It features a bright, white and timeless interior colour scheme, air conditioning, polished reconstituted stone benchtops and Bosch appliances with breakfast bar.
"I think there are an awful lot of people who live here that have made the same lifestyle change. You can be at the beach and then somebody says, "oh this is so good" and I say, "yes it is isn't it", and then you find out that they've done the same thing as you by downsizing and moving here," Barry continued.
"They often say they've bought bikes and like that there are bikeways all the way down to Jervoise Bay, as well as being able to walk into Fremantle. We've joined the North Coogee Surf Life Saving Club as social members. It's got restaurant, bar and music on Sundays, and just up the road in Spearwood there's the Phoenix Park Shopping Centre and a few other little places we regularly go out to eat. We also go into Fremantle quite a lot."
"We've been told that Coogee Beach was named the second-best beach in Western Australia, and we believe that too because it has so much to go and do; scuba diving, snorkeling and families with their children swimming. No matter what time you go there's people on the beach, even at eight o'clock at night."
"(The grandchildren) absolutely love coming down here. They get their ball out and play soccer with their poppy down in the park or they're down at the beach digging and playing."
Construction on Form by Match was completed late last year by Match's in-house construction company, M/Construction, which meant they could achieve a high level of quality control throughout the building process. The project sold over 50% of the apartments prior to completion and is now 'move in ready'.
"I sat down the with Jennie the other morning and said that I feel so guilty that I haven't got any gardening to do," Barry said.
"We sit on the balcony and eat our meals and we just watch the world go by. Neither of us have actually regretted or felt a loss for our last place. We've looked forward to moving here and haven't looked back."
Form by Match apartments are available in one, two and three-bedroom layouts and are priced from $335,000, $449,000 and $749,000 respectively.
For more information visit www.formbymatch.com.au or call 0432 660 066.
Two Apartments Emerge at 'Sold Out' South Terrace
Two Apartments Emerge at 'Sold Out' South Terrace
Just weeks before M/28 Apartments by Match on South Terrace is complete and becomes 'move in ready', two luxury apartments have been made available in a complex that 'sold out' within months of release.
M/28 is a mixed-use building comprising of just 20 boutique apartments on the popular South Terrace coffee strip. The building is deliberately designed to present as understated with naturally inspired materials and palette, which take inspiration from the Fremantle culture and nearby heritage-listed community hot-spot, The Local.
Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of Match parent company M/Group, said the decision to release the remaining two apartments was not originally planned by the company, but provides new opportunities for those wanting to live in arguably Fremantle's most cosmopolitan location.
"The apartments attracted overwhelming interest when we released them. It was clear that the opportunity to live in such beautifully designed apartments in the heart of Fremantle's busy café strip was extremely attractive," he said.
"No doubt there were many disappointed parties who missed out on securing an apartment in this tightly held location, which makes the current release an even more exciting prospect for many."
The apartments have been designed in collaboration with respected and award-winning architects David Barr Architects and Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects.
Every design detail has been considered to deliver an understated and functional design statement that reflects contemporary coastal living with high quality finishes, such as timber, engineered stone benchtops and concrete-porcelain tiles. The apartments also achieve a comparable 4-star Green Star rating; an aspect sighted as extremely important to people living in the area.
M/28's exterior façade continues the natural theme which incorporate timber screens. This feature is reflected in the lobby with timber ceilings and concrete-look finishes.
The property also includes commercial sites on the ground floor, offering a potential 'live and work' option with an extremely visible South Terrace street frontage.
"The release of the last two apartments at M/28 by Match and availability of commercial space on the ground floor opens a lot of doors for those who really want to embed themselves into the Fremantle culture," Mr Clark continued.
"This new release is without question a highly attractive proposition that is unlikely to last very long."
The site falls within the development zone approved for a street upgrade and revitalisation by the City of Fremantle. This includes additional trees, landscaping and upgrade to footpaths between South Street and Douro Road.
M/28 by Match is due for completion in June, and is open for viewing now.
For more information visit www.m28apartments.com.au or contact 0432 660 066.
M/Group Makes Move to Consolidate Apartment Portfolio
M/Group Makes Move to Consolidate Apartment Portfolio
Boutique property conglomerate, M/Group, has taken its next strategic step towards providing a fully integrated-service model that supports its work in the apartment sector; a sector it cut its teeth on some 17 years ago.
The company's recent move into new West Leederville premises has consolidated an offering that includes fund management, apartment development, construction, maintenance, sales and an emerging dominance as Perth's only apartment specific management and leasing specialists with M/Property.
M/Group Managing Director, Mr Lloyd Clark, said he is particularly excited about the growth of M/Property and the proposition it presents to apartment investors.
"We have worked in the apartment market long enough to know that the sector's leasing and management demands are extremely different to that of a tradition stand-alone suburban house," he said.
"Not many would send their car to a boat mechanic, so we figured why would they entrust an investment apartment to a company that does not have an intimate understanding of the product type. The success of M/Property is testament that this notion holds merit in the Perth marketplace."
M/Property currently manages over 600 apartments making it one of the largest and only specialist apartment management leasing companies in the State. It has a dedicated leasing team, which is unique in the marketplace, reflecting in a vacancy rate well under the current REIWA industry average.
Further, its success has been achieved over the last four years in an environment where the emerging online 'do-it-yourself' portfolio is an option. The company is looking to grow its business organically, however, is open to acquisitions from other business operations that recognise the specialist nature of the apartment market.
"Some of our clients had previously explored online service models and soon realise that the process of leasing and management is more complex than expected," said Senior Property Manager, Tammy Smith.
"M/Property's success has been a result of good old-fashioned service, backed by the latest technology, software systems and resources. Our clients get access to an in-house 24/7 maintenance service that is trusted by Government, universities and top corporates."
Mr Clark believes M/Group's integrated service model ensures its Property Management division has full control over the apartment pipeline.
"Having an inhouse construction and maintenance team is critical to the management of quality control and providing a high standard of outcomes for our clients," he continued.
"This is particularly pertinent for apartment owners who want to protect their investment and ensure that the people building the complex are also the ones maintaining it."
M/Group subsidiary, M/Construction is independently engaged by organisations such Curtin University, Programmed and a number of local and State Government agencies for maintenance services and minor works projects.
For more information on M/Property services visit www.mproperty.com.au.
Taking Terrace Home Living to the Next Level
Taking Terrace Home Living to the Next Level
The boutique introduction of 16 exclusive beachside terrace homes is filling a gap for people looking to acquire full ownership of striking low-maintenance architecture within metres of the beach.
M/31 Terrace Homes by Match is located just 4km from Fremantle within Landcorp's Shoreline coastal masterplan development at North Coogee.
The terrace homes are meticulously designed by award-winning architectural firm, Cameron Chisholm Nicol, and offer full ownership of both home and land title.
Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of M/Group, parent company of Match, said the terrace home designs are in keeping with Landcorp's vision to create an environment that delivers something distinctive for the emerging coastal market.
"M/31 Terrace Homes by Match draws inspiration from the surrounding native landscape, with Tuart and Sheoak trees, sand and limestone. However, each residence offers so much more than a stunning façade and interiors," he said.
"When you acquire an M/31 Terrace Home by Match, you actually take full ownership of the entire beachside property. You can lock up and leave, or simply enjoy a great lifestyle living on the beach, just a short drive to Fremantle. It's an emerging community environment that is stacked with capital growth potential."
LandCorp's new Shoreline precinct is a secure coastal environment with extensive parkland and landscaping. The terrace homes are centrally located within the precinct, and plans are in place for a beachside plaza with shops, cafés and restaurants.
The well-appointed three-bedroom terrace homes include open plan layouts that integrate indoor and outdoor living and offer complete customisation internally. Each home comes with, a double carport, access to a common 'mews' area, and is architecturally designed to maximise light, space and breeze.
Construction of the properties will be subject to a streamlined process involving the engagement of Match's sister company M/Construction. This provides the owner with a high level of quality assurance throughout the building process backed by a strong track record and body of work that includes bespoke homes.
"Match is renowned for taking cues from the environment to develop properties people want to live in. Our internal development model ensures we delivery on this promise and that each residence is of the highest quality," Mr Clark continued.
"M/31 Terrace Homes by Match introduces beautiful living spaces in a central and highly desirable location. The potential for growth in this coastal region cannot be understated, and the limited number of homes available make the proposition even more attractive.
The first release of just five lots of these three-bedroom M/31 Terrace Homes by Match are affordably priced from $585,000. Titles are scheduled to be issued in March 2018 with construction immediately following.
More information can be found at m31terracehomes.com.au or contact an experienced Match Sales Consultant on 0432 660 066.
Heirloom by Match Wins Coveted Heritage Award
Heirloom by Match Wins Coveted Heritage Award
Boutique apartment company, Match, stole the show at the 2017 Western Australian Heritage Awards for its work in transforming Fremantle's iconic Dalgety Wool Stores into unique residential industrial warehouse apartments.
The $130 million heritage restoration project took home awards including the 'Conservation or Adaptive Reuse of a State Registered Place', and the prestigious Gerry Gauntlett Award; recognising an outstanding achievement of adaptive reuse in Western Australia.
The project, which was developed in collaboration with Capital Joint Venture Partner, Sirona Capital, is one of the largest heritage renewals in the State, and award judges acknowledged it as a "…massive undertaking that required Match to reach above and beyond to find innovative solutions to conserve and enhance original heritage fabric whilst satisfying building, safety and utility requirements as well as customer expectation."
The site had sat largely unused for 20 years and the judges said the project is "a testament to the dedication and financial commitment of its owners."
Managing Director of parent company M/Group, Mr Lloyd Clark, said the awards are a great honour and 'icing on the cake' for residents who are now experiencing how it feels to live in the depths of history.
"Drawing on our experience with heritage renewals, we knew from the outset that this project would present challenges, however we also saw it as an extremely important opportunity.
"Match is in the business of developing signature properties. It is our firm belief that people want more from their homes, and today new apartment owners are creating their own space amidst 100 year old Jarrah beams and original heritage features," he said.
"To be honoured so significantly at the Western Australian Heritage Awards is a credit to the tireless work of the entire project team, who left no stone unturned to make this building as special as it now is. It is an extremely proud moment for M/Group."
Heirloom by Match was designed by Dominic Snellgrove of Cameron Chisholm Nicol and constructed by national top tier construction company, Built.
The development team worked in collaboration with the City of Fremantle, State Government and heritage authorities to achieve a positive outcome.
Mayor Brad Pettitt said the Fremantle Council is a big supporter of adapting heritage buildings for modern uses.
"It's hard to imagine a better result than what we now see at Heirloom. After being tired and run down for decades, the east end of Fremantle has become a very attractive place to live and work. The Heirloom development has been a major driver in this ongoing transformation," he said.
"Congratulations to Match and the development team for their passion and commitment to ensuring our heritage buildings are retained for future generations of people to enjoy."
Heirloom by Match has retained over 85% of heritage fabric across 183 apartments. It has exposed the buildings infamous saw tooth roof to allow natural light and airflow through a spacious central atrium.
"Heirloom is unquestionably Match's most significant development project in the company's 16 year history. Its location close to Fremantle's café strip and between the river and the beach is ideal, and it has helped to activate the City of Fremantle's plans to extend Fremantle's activity centre into its eastern corridor gateway," Mr Clark continued.
"The renewal process was sensitive in nature and proved extremely complex. However, the recognition and accolades we have received are both humbling and extremely rewarding."
Match had previously received the coveted Gerry Gauntlett Award in 2008 for its highly acclaimed Home warehouse apartments located in Perth CBD. The company is also responsible for the heritage-listed Maymont in Maylands, which effectively injected new life into the area, as well as a range of cutting-edge design-inspired apartment properties throughout Perth.
Heirloom by Match has available 'move in ready' apartments from $450,000 and two-bedroom apartments from $650,000, with a limited number of harbour facing Lofts available from $950,000.
A small number of residential leasing opportunities also exist to approved applicants.
The Heirloom display apartments are open by appointment. For more information visit www.heirloombymatch.com.au or contact 0432 660 066
M/24 by Match Construction Completed
M/24 by Match Construction Completed
Construction completion has been achieved at M/24 by Match located in Leederville. The striking façade sits proudly on Carr Place giving this apartment development a presence like no other in the area.
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Fuel for the debate on whether online wagering is good or bad for sports was made available to the anti-wagering side when it was revealed by the Tennis Integrity Unit that suspect betting incidents on professional tennis' lowest rung, the Futures circuit, went from 14 in 2012 to 246 in 2015.
The increases coincide with when online betting outlets started offering markets on the lower ranks of tennis.
The Grand Slam level was not immune from suspicion, either. Five incidents of suspicious wagering at the top level were detected and then, there was a suspension of betting in mixed doubles at the Australian Open.
Tennis is receiving unwanted attention due to the ease with which a player could deliberately throw a match by making an errant shot appear accidental.
Details of the investigation of the Australian Open mixed doubles incident have yet to be released out of a concern for the reputations of the players involved, but the confidentiality of the investigation was compromised by media reports, according to Niger Willerton, the head of the Tennis Integrity Unit.
He was referring to a report by Pinnacle Sports that pointed to betting trends that did not appear to jibe with the overall perception of the market for the match between David Marrero and Lara Arruabarrena versus Andrea Hlavackova and Lukasz Kubot.


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WCRC 36th Annual April Fools 4 Mile Road Race
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Race number four in the MRC Racing Series is a four mile race, no foolin!
We usually have a pretty good sized group of MRC runners turn out each year for this race. I've run The Four five times.
Often there are snow banks and one year it snowed during the race.
This is an out and back USATF certified course. It is also essentially flat.
I like running back after the turn around. When you are running down Vic Lin Drive you can see everyone in front of you and everyone behind you. It's fun to give a wave of encouragement when you see someone you know.
Getting a wave or a shout out is fun also.
It can get a little crowded at the turn, but for most of the race you will have plenty of room.
This year Ipswich Brewery is the beverage sponsor. I'm pretty sure Smuttynose has been the sponsor for the past five years. While I'll miss my Finest Kind IPA, I'm sure Ipswich will be serving up some tasty brews for us.
Like all races, we encourage car pooling and a wicked good time!
You'd be a fool to miss the April Fool's 4 Miler!
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So – last week was a total waste of time. I blame the mutant flu for this lost productivity.
Back to healthy, also worked on some noncreative but really important projects. Ready to get back to normal right about now.
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So – last week was a total waste of time. I blame the mutant flu for this lost productivity.
Back to healthy, also worked on some noncreative but really important projects. Ready to get back to normal right about now.
Well, the year is 25% finished, so let's see how poorly I'm doing at keeping my resolutions:
1-Read twenty books.
What I've read so far:
Altered Carbon, The Crown Conspiracy, The Prince, Sworn to the Night
Currently reading: The Art of War
So behind by a few pages. Good enough.
2-Fifty-two blog posts.
I haven't counted them, but I must be behind. On the other hand, if I stick to my current two-posts a week schedule, I'll catch up quickly.
3-Get Book the First out of my head.
Editing is progressing steadily. I'd say I'm on track or even ahead of schedule here, and I'm certainly approaching the "One Final Push" stage. I'll probably take a breather from editing in a week or two to build a list of final-attempts-at-queries, and I'll probably manage to send those out by the end of June.
4-Work on the actual, not abandonned Book the Second.
I've finally found the energy to return to steady writing. The wordcount is at about 6500, meaning we're at about 10% of the first draft. Below where I should be, but positive trend so let's take it.
5-Make progress on improving this site.
Progress has been done, so that's a technical win. Realistically, I still need to work on a lot of things, but that's not plausible for now. I'll keep going with the small improvements but don't expect anything visible.
So there we have it. Not too shabby considering the long hiatus I took. Let's keep those trends going!
Well, after committing to my resolutions, why not start by not posting for more than a month? Heck, why not drop every creative project for a while?
But I have a good reason – a cool, cool project (on the personal side) that might end up letting me be much more productive later on. Unfortunately, that took a lot of my time.
That said, going forward I should be able to post a bit more frequently. And I should be able to progress on the writing front as well.
But the easiest way to get back on track after screwing up a schedule is to limit the scope of activities, and to cull out the high-work, low-result activities. In my case, this means abandonning the Europa Universalis Let's Play for now. It's fun, but it"s a fantastic excuse to just play Europa Universalis, and the writing I get out of it is dry an uninteresting. I might come back to it someday, but I'll definitely be going for a less marathonian achievement than the world conquest.
So that's where things stand at the moment. Hopefully productivity will improve soon.
As may be apparent, I'm currently not as gung-ho about this whole becoming-a-writer thing as last year.
Doesn't mean I'm quitting, just that I'll be taking it a lot easier on myself this year. So our goals for the year are:
1-Read twnety books I've either never read before, or which I never read critically. I'm going to go easier on myself on the actual book choices, however. No complaints if ten of those twenty books turn out to be from a midlist fantasy series or whatever. I will still be venturing out of the comfort zone some times, and I'll definitely keep going on Proust. Beyond that, it's whatever I want.
2-Fifty-two blog posts. These can be anything, from a one-line note that I caught Paraguayan Death Flu to more Bonus Creativity. That's an easy enough goal.
3-Get Book the First out of my head. That means finishing the current round of editing, throwing say twelve more queries out, and if that doesn't pan out e-publish the thing and be done.
4-Work on the actual, not abandonned Book the Second. Goal for the year is to get to the "better finish it than abandon it" stage (so probably about 66% done or so)
5-Make progress on improving this site.
Overall, the goals aren't super ambitious I think, but I want to focus on the means this year. So our ground rules:
1-No taking on distracting projects. I'll take paying writing work, but beyond that it's just the projects I've talked about (and sorry, but the Europa Universalis Let's Play isn't going to pan out, at least not on a World Conquest.)
2-I have to put some work in every day on actual "writing career" stuff. It can be editing a single page of the book, just doing some updates on the tags and categories for old posts, writing one goddamn sentence in Book the Second, or whatever. For what it's worth, I've put that rule into effect a bit over a week ago, and so far we're good.
3-No putting myself into crazy pressure situations. So no big to-do lists, no challenges, no NaNoWriMo hopes.
So that's what we're focusing on this year.
I'm having trouble getting over the last few shots life has taken at me.
The writing career isn't progressing. I'm not enjoying my current job situation. And as mentioned, my personal life has been hell lately.
So for now I'm going to go easy on myself. The goal for now is to make small progress every day, no more and no less. A page of revisions, some work on a synopsis, minor improvements to the blog/site… that's enough for now.
Reading-wise, I'm not being super-ambitious this year. Another Proust book, a pair of current-gen fantasy author… that's pretty much it. We'll see how I feel in a week or two.
Well, 2017 was a mediocre, frustrating year on the "becoming a writer" front.
It was good on the personal side, until we lost our unborn daughter (and I almost lost my girlfriend to infection too.) So any motivation and goodwill I had left for that year is gone.
Honestly, I want to write an upbeat, "but 2018 will be DIFFERENT" post, but I don't have it in me yet. Right now, I'm in a hell of a funk and I can't seem to find a way out of it.
It just feels like I should throw in the towel on everything, just focus on watching TV shows, and otherwise stop trying to accomplish anything of note.
I imagine it'll pass, but…
So, where are we on our goals for the year?
1-Read ten (10) new books:
I'm at 9.5. Last one is Pride and Prejudice, which is a bit of a slog (it's good, but just not to my taste.) Definitely doable by end of year.
2-Write one blog post every week:
Already done. Admittedly a few of those were low-content notes and the like, but I think I'll post enough by the end of the year to make that a moot point.
3-Be done with Book the First:
As a reminder, here's what that goal meant:
That means either finding an agent, or self-publishing the book.
I've mad a lot of progress on e-publishing the book, but no way I can do it by end of year. And I'm not planning on querying any more this year, and I have no live query. That's a failure (though not from lack of trying.)
4-Finish and start shopping the short story I'm currently writing:
Project dropped, because it was splitting my focus too much at a time when I couldn't afford it. I still think trying to get a short story published would be a good idea but it needs to be a better short story project than the one I had.
Still a failure.
5-Take this website to the next level:
Nope. Admittedly, I kind of need an art direction for this first. But failure so far (although I doing at least the backend work would be a good first step, and that's doable by end of year.)
6-Finalize my plans and start work on the Next Series:
I think that's a success. Not a definite, clear success, but good enough for a pass.
So – my focus for the last month of the year will be backend work on the site, and finding a short story idea that I can somehow get published (and hopefully, at least make a good start on it.) Three acceptable successes and two goals in significant progress are good enough for me to accept my output for the year.


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So, you want to travel this year? You're not alone. In fact, you're one of the 96% of Americans who said they plan to take a vacation in 2019, according to a survey by Travel Leaders Group.
Whether you're plotting a cross-country road trip, gondola rides through Venetian lagoons, or a quick over-nighter in the next town over, the real talk is: you need money to make it all happen.
No need to stress though; this is where your budgeting plan comes in. From big-ticket items like airfare to small expenses like sunscreen and souvenirs, you'll need to track what you expect to spend when you travel. Having a budget will keep you from blowing your entire savings on one single trip. We're here to help you set up your travel budget if you don't have one already or fine-tune the one you already have going.
Let's start with the first step—figuring out just how much you'll need to get to that dream location this year.
Budget for Travel Early
Once you have your destination in mind, get a general idea of how much the total trip will cost as soon as you can. If you don't, you won't be able to plan your finances to make sure you'll have enough by the time your trip rolls around. What's the point of getting that great flight deal if you're stuck ordering from the fast food dollar menu during your entire trip? Here's how to plan a travel budget:
1. Figure Out Your Travel Goal
Do you want an epic ski trip in Utah in December or a week-long beach vacation in Hawaii? Have two or three options and look at the best times to visit these places. Some ideas will be cheaper, others more expensive, but being flexible lets you choose the best destination at the best time for you.
2. Set Up Flight Trackers and Research Hotel Prices
Once you have your list of potential destinations, sign up for fare watchers like Scott's Cheap Flights or Google Flights to alert you when flight deals pop up. Check the airline's website for the "expected" price during your travel window to give you an idea of what you can expect to spend on airfare. Use Roomkey to research prices on lodging to get a good idea for how much a room is going to cost during your trip.
3. Double It!
After you have a general idea for how much flights and hotels will cost, double that number. Trips include more than just transportation and lodging. By doubling the amount of your flights and lodging, you'll give yourself the extra padding for cabs, meals, souvenirs, activities, etc during your trip.
4. Make Monthly Savings Goals
Once you have your target amount, break that number down into monthly savings goals. For example, if you need $5,000 for a trip 12 months from now, you should save at least $417 each month. But we recommend adding another 10% on top of that just in case. That would bring your monthly savings goal up to $460.
Make sure those monthly saving goals are part of your overall monthly budget. Consider it an expense even though you won't spend it just yet. Set up a separate travel savings account at your bank or use savings apps (see below) to earn money while you save. Auto-depositing your savings goal will keep you from forgetting to deposit cash into these savings accounts.
5. Sign Up for Free Hotel Loyalty Programs
Here is a helpful money saving tip from the travel experts: sign up for hotel loyalty programs at the hotel chains that you think you'll stay at on your trip. They're free to join, and you'll get discounted hotel rates, upgrades, free breakfast, ease of booking, and more—things you can't get if you book through an online travel site like Expedia or Booking.com. Once you've got your loyalty program in place, you can find the best rates using Roomkey, which lets you search multiple hotels' loyalty rates at once.
6. Use Credit Card Points to Your Advantage
If you're savvy with your credit cards, you can cash in those mileage points for airfare, free hotel rooms, or free checked bags, so be sure to factor those potential savings into your budget. Read our post about airline and hotel credit cards to learn more about how to make travel credit cards work to your advantage.
7. Anticipate Your Vacation Spending
Obviously, transportation costs are a big factor to budget for—whether you're flying, driving, or taking a train. Lodging and accommodations will be your next big expense, but little expenses can sneak up on you and bust your budget.
Based on the expenses listed below, anticipate what you think you'll spend each day. This will keep you from overspending on food, tours, or other costs that pop up during your trip.
Some expenses often overlooked include:
- Luggage fees
- Rental car, subway, or cab fare
- Tips and gratuities
- Tour and activity costs
- Meals, snacks, and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Vaccinations
- Emergency items like forgotten sunscreen or medications
- Souvenirs
- Replacing lost items
How to Keep Track of It All
You don't have to have a CPA license to do this part; listing expected costs is as easy as creating a simple spreadsheet. Make a row for each type of expense. For instance: for meals, decide how many lunches you've budgeted for and at what cost per day. Do this for every expected expense, and you'll have an idea for how much money you'll need per day.
Check out Microsoft Excel's Trip Planner for a user-friendly spreadsheet designed specifically for travel budgeting.
If spreadsheets make you break out into a cold sweat, turn to other technologies. Lots of great apps are designed specifically for setting a budget, and some are even geared for one-time splurges like a vacation.
Here are some great apps that can help you create your travel budget:
- Wallet – Wallet is a personal finance planner that helps you save money, plan your budget, and track spending. Basically, you become a finance manager by planning and managing your money. The app has a "Goals" tool that lets you set specific goals and then creates a plan that works for you, making it much easier to stay on track.
- Trail Wallet – Trail Wallet keeps track of travel spending. List what you want to spend in each category, such as lodging, food, and excursions. Then keep track of how you're doing throughout your trip.
- Acorns – Set a goal, and Acorns will link to your bank cards to set aside spare change or extra cash as you go about your day with Round-Ups and Recurring Investments. We're talking pennies here, but even pennies add up.
- Digit – Like Acorns, this app also analyzes your daily spending habits and squirrels away extra change into dedicated goal accounts (like for a vacation). The app automatically moves money from your checking account to your Digit account when you can afford it, and you can withdraw your money anytime.
- You Need a Budget – This app lets you create a personal financial budget and gives every dollar in your account a "job" ranging from paying down debt or saving for a goal. Get a snapshot of what you actually spend and see how you can make your dollars work for you instead.
Save Time and Money with Roomkey
Planning ahead and knowing which tools to use will save you the heartache of overspending or scrambling at the last minute for accommodations. Roomkey is great for planning, booking, and saving. Here's why:
While people think they're getting a better deal on a hotel by booking with third-party online travel agencies (OTAs) like Priceline or Travelocity, they're not. In fact, most hotels have those same prices or better if you book directly through their own websites. If you do happen to find a better price on a third-party site, most hotels will match that price and even add an additional percentage off.
Roomkey was created by the hotel brands that you know and trust to make finding a hotel easier and more reliable. You type in the location and the dates you need, and we'll list all our partner chains and their prices in one place. Once you find your dream hotel, click on your selection to book direct. We'll send you straight to their site for your convenience.
When you get your travel budget in gear, rely on Roomkey to help you find the hotel that'll turn your next travel adventure into a "10/10 would recommend" kind of trip.
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Am i selfish and wrong for not buying Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews?
I have 9 nieces and nephews ranging in age from 1 to 17 and i have never bought them gifts for Christmas or any other holiday.
I don't have kids, so it never seemed fair that i buy 9 extra gifts, and get nothing in return (since i have no kids).
I plan to buy them nice graduation gifts when they graduate from High School, but that's it.
Does this mean i am a selfish worthless cheapskate, or is this rational and logical of me? And does my family hate me?
20 Responses to "Am i selfish and wrong for not buying Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews?"
October 31st, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I think this is normal. Who has the extra money?
Maybe you could consider a family gift. For example, when I was younger my Aunt would buy a family friendly video game. It was something my brother and sisters could all enjoy.
If that's not an option, get them a card or something. Who knows what to buy a teenager anyway? They'd probably end up hating it.
October 31st, 2010 at 9:45 pm
With this recession period and all, you're actually sounding perfectly reasonable to me! If everybody would think like you and restrain themselves from things like ridiculous Xmas consuming we wouldn't be in this crisis to begin with.
You're just thinking clearly dude.
October 31st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Gifts are not mandatory in any situation, so it's always to your discretion. I'm sure you didn't mean anything bad by "I don't get anything from them" , but if interpreted wrong, it implies that you expect reciprocation. You certainly received gifts when you were young, even from childless couples, which you weren't able to reciprocate until years later.
You should at least send out Christmas cards and if you like, perhaps small token gifts to the children. When they get older, these children can make wonderful friends.
These little gifts can be just cool things, like a neat baseball card for a baseball fan, or a pretty, yet inexpensive necklace for a niece. They'll love anything from their favorite uncle 🙂
October 31st, 2010 at 10:26 pm
ummm no maybe you could bake them some cookies for a gift but people christmas isn't all about the gifts and anyone parent who would get mad over you not giving their child a gift needs to start teaching their kids that it's not all about what's wrapped in some pretty paper.
your not cheap your smart. why buy something and waste money if they dont NEED it. wants are great but they are young.l
if your family hates you is something i can not answer nor can anyone else but your family or those who hang with your family!
i have a large family too. i don't buy for people. only instant family. so my mom dad my mother in law and father in law and their other parts .. my fiance's sisters and brothers, and maybe a few for my close friends but that's it.
October 31st, 2010 at 11:26 pm
I always give the children a little money tucked in a card….not much…sometimes only $10…but I make a point of sending each of the children something at every holiday and their birthdays.
My aunts and uncles did it for us….even though some of them never saw us very much..
What you get in return is the knowledge that you have done something that will endear you to some children and, some day, they may even care that you are an old man…totally alone…sick…and would give anything to have a little company now and then. Since you have no children of your own, someday your nieces and nephews may very well be your only living relatives..and, very possibly, the only people on earth who care whether you live or die…
November 1st, 2010 at 12:06 am
Only if you feel like sharing the love. They can live with either decision you make.
November 1st, 2010 at 1:02 am
Whether you are "a selfish, worthless cheapskate" is something only your immediate friends and family can determine.
How do you feel about yourself?
I wouldn't be able to afford 9 gifts for 9 relatives.
If you are selfless with your time and generous in other ways, the monetary and gift /Christmas thing isn't a concern or any indication of your generosity.
I think it's quite logical and reasonable to think of the kids futures.
The thing about " nothing in return" 'cause you haven't any children , wouldn't be a reason not to buy stuff in my view.
That's not the reason we give, as I'm sure you know.
I think the future gift idea is practical and pragmatic if you can't afford the yearly Christmas gifts as Christmas is for kids.
Why not do an Easter thing if you can afford it?
Have fun. Cheers.
November 1st, 2010 at 1:46 am
No. Their parents are supposed to give them gifts. Gifts from grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. is optional.
November 1st, 2010 at 2:31 am
I think you are rational and logical. Maybe bake cookies for them. I too have no children but have 7 nieces and nephews. My sister's b-day is also on christmas and my brother in law's b-day is a few days before christmas. My husband's parents are divorced and remarried so that's 2 additional people. It's just getting ridiculous and I am just getting cheaper. I just want to cut out buying presents for anyone in my family and just give out homemade cookies. Let's hope I have the guts to do it this year.
Your family loves you no matter what. If they have any ill feelings towards you about this then you should give them a stocking full of poo or coal if you want to be nice.
November 1st, 2010 at 2:42 am
Well, even if you have no kids, you can still get into the spirit of things and give and expect nothing in return. And then good karma will come to you and without you thinking about it you may end up with an abundance of gifts sooner or later.
November 1st, 2010 at 3:29 am
People don't have to give or receive gifts.
That said, gifts aren't about what you can get. Gifts are given without strings attached. You should not expect something in return for a real gift. Otherwise it's a trade or a bribe.
Consider your resources. Have you tried budgeting? Set aside 1 dollar a week for gifts. At the end of a year, you've got money for gifts. Gifts don't have to be expensive. Gifts are an expression of affection and can take any form.
Write a song or poem just for them. Paint a picture. Buy a coloring book. Consider matchbox cars. Take them fishing or to a movie.
It's about expressing affection. Be creative. Don't expect anything in return.
November 1st, 2010 at 3:55 am
I am sure your family doesn't hate you. Nine gifts is a lot. I have fifteen nieces and nephews and don't buy anything for them for holidays. But so far, I have given them each a large cash gift upon graduation. It hasn't affected my relationship with them or anyone else in the family.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:50 am
well i think that you DONT necessarily have to buy them something maybe 5 dollars for each one would be good. I dont think there is a reason why your family should hate you.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:25 am
It really depends on the traditions in your family. Are uncles and aunts expected to give gifts to all the kids? My family expects that all aunts and uncles give gifts to all kids under the age of 18. My husband's family, on the other hand, has no similar expectation. If your family does expect you to give them all gifts, find a inexpensive way to do it – $10 apiece, or give a movie or game to each family of kids.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:03 am
I think it just depends on the family. My parents both came from large families so I never received Christmas gifts from my aunts and uncles – it would've been ridiculous to expect they all buy for each other's kids. Some smaller families do though. I think it's also very common for extended families to do gift exchanges where you draw a name from a hat and just buy for one person.
I love getting gifts for people, even if it's something small and inexpensive, so I probably would get them a little something if I could swing it financially. Even so, I don't think you are in the wrong for not wanting to. Christmas should be more focused on spending time with your family. 🙂
November 1st, 2010 at 6:29 am
yes…you are selfish and i hope they never visit you when you are old
November 1st, 2010 at 7:14 am
I say buy something for them anyway if you can afford it. Lots of other posters had nice cheap but thoughtful ideas. If you spend $10 on each child, that is only $90. Get gift cards to Wal-Mart or Toys R Us or something for them. By the way, if you had kids (especially a 1 year old), do you really think that you'd be getting any gifts anyway?
I don't have children. I have 2 nieces. If I can afford to get them gifts, they are getting gifts. If my other sibling has children, they are getting gifts too.
As for your family hating you… if it were my family… and they knew I had the money to buy gifts that year… they wouldn't hate me, but they would be very disappointed. By the way, I'm surprised no one is actually buying you any gifts. Even the adults get at least something for Christmas in my family. That is kind of rude on their part.
Maybe you can suggest a secret santa game so everyone gets at least something from someone else for Christmas.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:46 am
do your brother/sisters buy you birthday gifts? then if they do you should buy something for their children. have a budget and stick to it. Graduation gifts are to be from parents not other relatives.
With large families sometimes a gift for the whole family is good e.g a book of movie tickets so everyone can go, or something that all the family will use if there are a lot of children a slide for the backyard or cubby house /swing set/trampoline, cricket sets, footballs hula hoops for the girls are great just depends on your budget.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:31 am
No it is not selfish to not buying gifts for nieces and nephews. You have 9 so that would be a lot of money.
My thinking is you should at least buy a card for their birthday, and maybe a card for the family at christmas.
My aunty has the right idea, she gets a card and then puts a couple of $1 instant scratch cards in it. You get the joy of scratching the cards then if you win something it is a great treat.
You need to find some sort of balance because it seems like it is upsetting you, you could always just discreetly call your brothers/sisters talk to them about it.
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One reason for this site is that my family and friends often asked where they can see my writing, and it's a little too much to run down the list of sites. Or, at least one person has asked me where they can see my writing, and I didn't have a pen at the time, so here we are.
So this will function as a personal content aggregator as well. And since this is my site (with my name on it!) I can introduce each post and warn my less baseball-friendly people when the nerd content is high and they might not be able to get half of the terms I use. It's just a vocabulary, but not everyone speaks the language of WAR, xFIP, BABIP and the like.
And then, for good measure, I'll clean out some of my reader for those of you not in the Google Reader Mafia. Should be fun.
My breakdown of the Tom Gorzelanny trade on FanGraphs, in which I make references to the Mayan proclamation of doom and wonder if the Nationals actually think they can contend in 2012. Personally, I don't think they've got what it takes and I'm not sure I'd spend even a blocked prospect like Michael Burgess on a middling lefty for the back of the rotation, but maybe they see something in Gorzelanny that I'm missing. He has had some decent stretches. But Nationals fans should hope that this is all building in a good way – if GM Mike Rizzo blows it with ueberprospects Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper on the way and Ryan Zimmerman still young and cheap, well, then people down in DC town will never forgive him.
Take a look at my first mock-drafted team on RotoHardball and call me an idiot. I do think I made some mistakes (the batting average is poor, and my late pitchers could have been better), but give me another five rounds for the bench, and I would have made the team into a contender. Hubris?
On NotGraphs, I take a look at before and after pictures for some of the heavier dudes in baseball. The best part of the post – other than the pictures – is that I bequeath Prince Fielder with the nickname "Petit Prince" and coax "Pablito" into the light for Pablo Sandoval. They work either way (ironic or real), and ever since "Fat Ichiro" didn't take for Sandoval, I've been trying to undo the Panda nickname. And, hey, is that first picture the same guy at all? They don't look at all alike.
Mom says she'd prefer this human cheese over toe cheese, a sentiment with which I agree. But I do not think I could eat human cheese, Sam I am.
Sriracha Blood Marys? 88 pools of hot sauce? A Sriracha cookbook? Joanne, I got an idea for our next drink-a-thon. Maybe we can put some on some human cheese. Yum!
Hey, what? My drinking gene tells me who my friends should be? Crap. It already controls who half the people in the world sleep with.
The ten best beards in history. Sigh. If only I could.


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2008 was full of laughter and new beginnings… I met new and not so new boybands, watched them grow and gain popularity inside and outside their country… I temporarily said goodbye to SJM as they pursued their dreams into being internationally well known… but i still love Donghae!! ^___^ he will always be number one in my heart… I've finished my first year in college and continued on to my second year… i've joined OMAKE and aCAMPella, an anime and choir org respectively… i met a very special person… i gained a bespernd… 2008 surely is a very happy year for me…
this coming 2009, i expect harder subjects, stricter professors, hectic schedules with org meetings here and there, longer lists of books to read, and migraines to come… but on top of all these, there will be a stronger bond in my family as well as with my friends and special friend… happier occassions to celebrate… and many experiences to share.. i hope that 2009 will be the next episode of the beginnings that i've had in 2008… and with all of the people around me, for smiles to appear on each of their faces this coming year…
a HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR to all!! ^______^
MY NEW YEAR's RESOLUTIONS:
- study harder and get a "one"
- get taller lose weight
- grow my hair to waist length again
- be more organized
- save money
- buy a SHINee, DBSK, and Super Junior cd (their next album)
- buy SM Town cd (which will be released some time this year)
- be active in my organizations (and to not quit)
- be faithful and loyal (one member per boyband LOL)
- always thank my parents and cedric and the people around me
- always remember that God is the center of everything
- enjoy life!
PIC SPAM of my idols!!


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When I have a great idea for a recipe and it fails in testing, I despise throwing away the failure. I hate to waste all those ingredients! But these chocolate cherry brownies came about from two failed recipes with almost nothing going to waste and that makes me extra proud of these!
Stout Beer Football Brownies
I cannot believe it's already 2019. 2018 was such a great year. Like any year, it definitely had some big downs, but it also had a lot of ups. I have a lot of high hopes for 2019. It seems like as soon as January 1st hit, the stores were covered in pink and red and Valentine's day was everywhere. And I love Valentine's day. It's one of my favorite holidays! But before Valentine's day gets here, we have another exciting holiday: Super Bowl Sunday! Super Bowl Sunday is all about beer, football, and food, so I have combined all of those things to bring you the perfect Super Bowl Brownies: Stout Beer Football Brownies.
Pots O' Gold
Well, they say March comes in like a lion, and it sure does! That Nor'easter hit Boston hard. We didn't get any snow here, but we got a lot of rain and wind and there was a lot of flooding. I'm holding out hope that it only goes up from here. March means it's almost spring. March also means it's time to start thinking about St. Patrick's Day and I'm super excited about this recipe. This is a super easy recipe for Pots o' Gold.
Manischewitz Brownies
I feel like I'm still processing that Thanksgiving is over, and it already feels like Hanukkah is right around the corner! Now, I know sufganiyot, or jelly donuts, are the traditional Hanukkah treat (I learned this from a Sesame Street Hanukkah video I used to watch on VHS as a kid), but my tiny apartment kitchen doesn't allow for frying. So what could I make that is Hanukkah themed, but also delicious? Continue Reading
Better Than Box Mix Brownies
I finally found it. My whole entire life I did not think it was possible to make brownies from scratch that taste better than brownies from a box mix. Box mix brownies are so ooey and gooey and fudgy and just plain perfect. I also happen to be particularly good at making box mix brownies. They're one of the best things I make. Continue Reading


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Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, made two surprise announcements at the Liberal Democrat Conference which closed yesterday. They relate to low pay and employment status.
First he confirmed that he will be recommending to the Low Pay Commission that the national minimum wage rates for apprentices and young workers should be combined with effect from next October. That would give apprentices on the minimum wage a rise of £1.06 per hour based on current rates.
Secondly, he has announced a review of employment status by the current Government. The difficulty in distinguishing between the status of employees and other workers has long been an issue in employment law. Not only is the dividing line difficult to draw in practice, but many feel that the comparative lack of rights for workers is hard to justify when the work they are doing is often hard to distinguish from that of employees. When the last Labour Government came to power, it included an enabling provision in the Employment Relations Act 1999 to make it possible to change these rules by secondary legislation. Nothing has been done about this to date and it seems unlikely that the review will have time to resolve these issues conclusively prior to the General Election next May.
Cable's announcements, which both reflect current Coalition policy, have rather overshadowed the debate about the changes the Lib Dems would like to see to employment rights after the next general election. They have however set out their stall in their 2014 Pre-Manifesto. In it they commit to introducing a month of "use it or lose it" leave for fathers. They would also require larger employers to publish information on gender pay differences.


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Great on all egg dishes, omelettes, fried eggs, poached eggs, and scrambled eggs. Sue, Oakland, MI
Opening the bag, the smell makes me want food. Can't wait to go home and try it tonight. Beverly, Clarkston, MI
I tried it for the first time tonight on venison steaks. Simply Awesome! Gary, Lake Orion, MI
I really don't like my cooking, I just got my Fresh Herb Blend and I was making soup. Decided I had nothing to lose by adding some, WOW was it great! Jamie, Holly, MI
Melted butter in a sauce pan and sprinkled fresh herb blend to taste and brushed it on sweet corn. Yum! Laura, Orion, MI
It has never been easier for me to cook a meal that my family raves about. All I do is sprinkle on the blend and bake, roast or grill. I especially like it when they say "Mom, where did you get this meat?" It's my little secret and I love Love MI Seasons!" –Charlene, Auburn Hills, MI
I really love it on pork chops on the grill Paula, Clarkston, MI
My husband and I both cook at home. But he can be extremely picky about what he eats. After using Fresh Herb Blend the first time he asked"what is on this food? It's great!" We fought over who was going to use the remainder of the bag. I won because I hid it. So glad I can buy on line now.
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I had neighbors over for a cookout Memorial weekend, my friend's daughter does not like chicken; I was informed of that fact when they got there. (and the chicken was on the grill) Of course I use Fresh Herb Blend on everything. She had two helpings of chicken and now my neighbors want to know where they can buy it. Fran, Linden, MI
I just wanted to let you know that we have been using the seasoning a lot. Loved it on Corn on the Cob, Pork Chops, and Chicken Kabobs. Haven't tried it on fish yet. That will be next. Karen, Oxford, MI
I tried it on my eggs this morning. Really good!
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I am forcing myself to eat chicken everyday for protein. Thank God for Love MI Seasons because it makes chicken worth eating! Leslie, Rochester MI


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Bo Hjelt
Bo Hjelt is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of CDI Global, an industrial search company with offices in 37 countries. Prior to launching CDI Global, he was the Director of European Operations at Svenska Metallverken, a Swedish metals multinational. Bo sits on a number of private and not-for-profit boards. He holds a BA from l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, and an MBA from Centre d'Etudes Industrielles in Geneva.
Pierre Mertens
Pierre Mertens was the President of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus from 1995 till 2013. He is the founder of the Belgian branch of the International Foundation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, and the Belgian section of Platform Handicap and Development Cooperation (PHOS). Pierre is director of Child-Help International and also works as a visual artist and psychotherapist.
Régine Steegers-Theunissen
Régine Steegers-Theunissen, MD, PhD, Professor of Periconception Epidemiology at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Department of Pediatrics at the Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam. Régine's research focus is on the impact of periconception health – and the effects of folic acid, nutrition and lifestyle – on embryo quality and development (especially with regards to neural tube defects and other reproductive failures). She is the founder of www.slimmerzwanger.nl.
Bart van Leemput
Bart van Leemput is a Partner – Lombard Odier Capital Partners and Head of the Asian private banking teams at Lombard Odier, a Swiss private bank. Prior to his current position, he headed the north European private banking team and was a Supervisory Board Member of Lombard Odier Netherlands. Bart holds an MA in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva.
Paola Hjelt
Paola Hjelt was until recently the Director of Global Changemakers, a network of young social entrepreneurs and activists supported by the British Council. Prior to that, she was a Fellow at the World Economic Forum, and a reporter at Fortune Magazine in New York. Paola holds an MsSc from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MA and MSc in International Affairs and Journalism, both from Columbia University in New York.
Andrew J. Copp
Andrew Copp, MBBS, DPhil, FRCPath, FMedSci, is Professor of Developmental Neurobiology and Head of the Newlife Birth Defects Research Centre at the Institute of Child Health, University College London. He is Honorary Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He trained at Oxford University, Guy's Hospital London and the Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, USA. He researches the genetics, development and prevention of neural tube defects including spina bifida.
Damman Nordbeck
Damman Nordbeck is a partner at CDI Global, an industrial search company, in The Netherlands. He is also a partner and member of the Executive Committee of CDI Global. Damman holds an MSc in Business Administration from the universities of Groningen (Netherlands) and Johannesburg (South Africa).
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1978–1997: held various positions in Tetra Pak, a Swedish family-owned food packaging conglomerate, with residence in Tokyo, Singapore, Chicago and at Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. Most of these positions involved development of new markets in Asia, Middle East and Africa, or restructuring of existing companies.
1997–2012: in the IKEA Group, first 5 years with IKEA's establishment in Russia, and then as advisor to the Founder, Ingvar Kamprad.


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It is becoming increasingly apparent that the U.S. economy is heading for complete and total disaster. State and local governments across the nation are uncontrollably bleeding red ink. The federal government has accumulated the largest debt in world history. Every year we buy hundreds of billions of dollars more from the rest of the world than they buy from us. That means that we are getting hundreds of billions of dollars poorer as a nation every single year. Meanwhile, thousands of factories and millions of jobs continue to be sent overseas as American cities turn into post-industrial wastelands. Incomes are down, unemployment remains at depressingly high levels and very few of our politicians seem to have any idea how to fix things. Yes, things are really, really bad. So what are some things that we can all be doing to prepare for the coming financial apocalypse? (Read More...)
Obama's Mistakes: 12 Examples That Show That Just About Everything That Barack Obama Tries To Do Turns Out Badly
Why does it seem like virtually everything that Barack Obama tries to do turns out badly? There is a reason why his approval rating has fallen so precipitously. Whether you agree with his policies or not, it is getting hard to deny that he is having a really hard time getting anything done right. Health care reform was a total disaster, the economy continues to get worse, foreign policy is an unmitigated mess and faith in the federal government is at an all-time low. Some Democrat insiders are now wondering if Barack Obama is actually losing it. There are even whispers that Barack Obama may be challenged for the Democratic nomination in 2012. That still seems far-fetched at this point, but without a doubt it is not just Republicans that are wondering about Barack Obama's competence at this point. (Read More...)
Is It Safe To Go Swimming In The Gulf Of Mexico?
There have been some really disturbing health reports coming in from the Gulf region, and yet many public authorities have actually reopened beaches that were closed and are letting people go swimming in the Gulf of Mexico once again. But is this safe? On the American Dream blog we try to report the facts, but on this question we don't know what all the facts are. Perhaps some of those living along the Gulf coast can let us know exactly what is happening down there. The reality is that there have been a lot of people claiming that they have become seriously ill in recent days. But could these people just be imagining things? Are the health dangers being overblown at this point? Or could the health effects of this oil spill be far worse than authorities are letting on as has happened during so many other disasters in the past? (Read More...)


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UEFA have denied reports they rejected a request for a minute's silence to be held in tribute to Miki Roque before Spain's Euro 2012 semi-final.
The Real Betis defender lost his battle with pelvic cancer earlier this week, aged 23, and Spain stars Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Ramos led the tributes to the former Under-19 international.
Spain's players had hoped that Roque's passing would be formally recognised just before kick-off in their meeting with Paulo Bento's Portugal in Donetsk, but the European football governing body has denied having received any such request from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
A statement on UEFA's website read: "Further to media reports of the alleged refusal to allow a minute of silence in memory of Spanish football player Miki Roque ahead of tonight's UEFA Euro 2012 semi-final between Spain and Portugal, UEFA would like to underline that it has not received any such request from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
"Articles reporting its rejection by UEFA are therefore totally unfounded."
UEFA did not allow a minute's silence for French journalist Thierry Ronald ahead of France's clash with Sweden during the group stages, even though he had been a close friend of president Michel Platini.
Roque, who spent four years at Liverpool, was diagnosed with cancer last year after undergoing a routine check-up on a back problem and had a tumour removed last May.
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We'll begin broadcasting on the radio later this year in the Isaan language. However, the production of these programs is taking longer than we first thought, so the goal now is to have them all recorded by October. We don't want to start broadcasting before we have all of the programs recorded, otherwise, we may be under a lot of pressure to record the program for the next week.
Each program is about 45 minutes in length and includes music, testimonies, and the Bible story. What we have begun to do is to put one program at a time on Story Teller devices and give it to one of the believers in each village. We tell them that they have one week to listen to the program, as many times as they want, and to invite as many people as they can to listen. We just started this recently, and the results so far have exceeded our expectations! It is great!
A highlight occurred when two people from Mahasarakham province contacted us, asking if they could come and visit. they visited with us for two days, and the visit was definitely a mutual blessing. They learned a lot about how we do the radio recordings. We had the privilege of having them perform a song at a network meeting for local church planters and now hope to have them come back in the future to do some evangelistic concerts. We also shared a lot about ministry and general discipleship topics.
After returning to Mahasarakham province (3 hours from Ubon), they felt led to begin a live radio broadcast on Sunday mornings called "Morning Friend." While they are not using our program, they are learning from it and are doing their own live program. One of these people has a younger university student who he is disciplining who is in Bangkok. This student has begun to evangelize to a celebrity who is also a university student. The student being discipled was facing some difficulties, so we sent a clip of a recent radio recording to him for help, and he was very encouraged. Now he wants to play that testimony for the celebrity to hear!
Even though we have not yet begun broadcasting our programs on the air, they are already having an impact in another province in Isaan (Mahasarakham) and all the way to Bangkok to someone who is ministering to a celebrity!


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For me watching Notting Hill for the first time, for the second time and for the 30th time was amazing! I love that movie and somehow it can always put me in a better mood.
Now if you haven't seen the movie, stop reading this post immediately and go see it!
– You can always keep reading when you're done watching.
If you've already seen the movie, then carry on reading please 😀
I've been to London several times, and everytime I go, I love going up to Notting Hill, you can take a direct bus from Downtown London (or almost anywhere) it's 1.5£ (2 $ / 1.6€), it's not that far of a ride, and you are going through London so you can use the time to do some sightseeing.
This time I went to Notting Hill on a Saturday, and means market time! This is a picture of Portobello road, around 11 am on a Saturday, and more people arrived as it got a later, so if it's your first time in Notting Hill you might not want to go on a Saturday because it's pretty crowded.
If you do however go on a Saturday market day is really fun! You can buy everything from real and less real antics, clothes, fruits, food and anything else you might desire. Plus there are often street performers and some of them are really quite good! But yes it's really crowded and finding a place to sit or eat is not always easy…
Now I'm assuming that you've seen the movie "Notting Hill" because I told you to do so, and if you have, you know why this bookshop is important!
This is the bookstore that inspired "The travel bookshop" that William works in when he meets Anna (Julia Roberts) for the first time. Oh, and it's also a super cute store with beautiful books, postcards and more.
If you are not much for books and the likes, right next door there is a store, which I think should be something for everyone – it's "Doughnut time"!! They have the most amazing doughnuts ever, it was actually their opening day when I visited last, so I got a free doughnut after standing in line for a while.
The stores actually originated in Australia, which is also where I was lucky enough to try their amazing doughy pieces of happiness for the first time, so I happily endured the wait!
Now even if you didn't go on a Saturday, you still have to visit Portobello road. They have cute colored houses, tons of little shops, Portobello Road Market and also one of the best little bakeries I've ever been to, the Hummingbird Bakery. If you don't know what cake to get, please do yourself a favor and try their raspberry cheesecake, it is simply divine!
Want to see my classic cheesecake recipe? Click here.
This time around, however, my friend and I went with 4 of their cupcakes and each one was more delicious than the last! It was super crowded, because did I mention the market? So we took the cupcakes with us and ate them in the gardens at Kensington Palace. In my opnion, the Kensington Palace isn't the most beautiful castle, but I still like the surrounding park, plus there are benches and fewer people.
You can also get into the castle to see where William and Kate live, but obviously not while they are there 😉
After all of this walking around and having a little bit of cake (or a lot), it is time for lunch of course and when in England, I suggest having something very English: Fish and Chips. We went to "Sun In Splendour" a Victorian-inspired pub with great fish and chips, beautiful interior, quick service, reasonable prices, and a wide menu of foods and drinks.
I realize it doesn't look like a lot of food, but neither my friend nor I was able to finish it, no matter how hard we tried, and trust me we did because it was amazing!
On the way back to our bus stop we also happened to walk by the house of George Orwell, which we didn't even realize was located here, but it was fun to see.
Of course, there is more to see and do, but I think that this is plenty for a day trip!
I hope you enjoy this post, and I'd love to hear from you about what your favorite bakery or restaurant in Notting Hill is, I'm always up for trying new things!
Lots of love, Anne