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Travels With A Donkey In The Cevennes

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Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes (1879) is one of Robert Louis Stevenson's earliest published works and is considered a pioneering classic of outdoor literature. Stevenson was in his late 20s and still dependent on his parents for support. His journey was designed to provide material for publication while allowing him to distance himself from a love affair with an American woman of which his friends and families did not approve and who had returned to her husband in California. Travels recounts Stevenson's 12-day, 120-mile solo hiking journey through the sparsely populated and impoverished areas of the Cevennes mountains in south-central France in 1878. The terrain with its barren rocky heather-filled hillsides he fotened compared to parts of Scotland. The other principal character is Modestine, a stubborn, manipulative donkey he could never quite master. It is one of the earliest accounts to present hiking and camping outdoors as a recreational activity. It also tells of commissioning one of the first sleeping bags, large and heavy enough to require a donkey to carry. Stevenson is several times mistaken for a peddler, the usual occupation of someone traveling in his fashion. Some locals are horrified that he would sleep outdoors and suggest it is dangerous to do so because of wolves of robbers. Stevenson provides the reader with the philosophy behind his undertaking: For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move; to feel the needs and hitches of our life more clearly; to come down off this feather-bed of civilization, and find the globe granite underfoot and strewn with cutting flints. Alas, as we get up in life, and are more preoccupied with our affairs, even a holiday is a thing that must be worked for. To hold a pack upon a pack-saddle against a gale out of the freezing north is no high industry, but it is one that serves to occupy and compose the mind. And when the present is so exacting who can annoy himself about the future?"

Ghent - A Travel Guide Of Art And History

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Ghent's stunning architecture, artworks and religious buildings are treasures to behold - rich in splendid significance and beauty.

Tragically, many travel guides simply brush over these beautiful creations as mere check boxes to tick during sightseeing in one of Belgium's loveliest and most underrated towns.

By contrast, Ghent - A Travel Guide of Art and History is designed for tourists who want to achieve in-depth understanding during their perusals of the wondrous achievements in painting, sculpture and design advanced and hosted in Ghent. Rich yet accessible descriptions of the most important and profound works abound, as guidance through the hidden gems and old town districts spur the reader to a strong comprehension.

The book has been crafted as a companion to a more general city guide, to be read as you tour and take in the greatest structures and edifices which Ghent offers in quantity. The beautiful old town of the city centre, and the astounding ecclesiastical wonder of St. Bavo's Cathedral are both described in detail, with the stolid and ancient St. Michael's Bridge also featuring.

By reading this illustrated book composed by lecturer of art and heritage architecture Maxime Jensens, you will imbue your journey with enlightenment it may otherwise have lacked. Comprehension of the historical and architectural clout Ghent has in the context of Flemish culture will imbue your trip with significance.

In all, your traversal of Ghent will be graced not simply with the happy memories of having seen and enjoyed the Belgian culture, food and hospitality - but a meaningful and intense understanding of how significant and inseparable Ghent's art and architecture are from its identity and gravity in the modern day.

How The World Travels

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Bogdanov And His Work

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Alexander Bogdanov was a co-founder, with Lenin, of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party in 1904. After 1905, Bogdanov criticized Lenin's adaption of Bolshevism to the requirements of Duma politics and his authoritarian style of leadership. Expelled from the Bolshevik fraction in 1909, he at first formed the Forward faction of the RSDRP and then turned increasingly to scholarly and publicistic work. In 1910 he published Faith and Science, replying to Lenin's Materialism and Empiriocritcism, which had been written to discredit him. His ideas on the sociology of culture led to the founding of the Proletkult in 1917 and during the 1920s these ideas were taken up, adapted and often distorted in the course of the 'Cultural Revolution'. Bogdanov's textbooks in sociology and economics were widely used during the 1920s. Seeking to liberate Marxism from the shackles of Hegelianism, he developed a theory of 'organizational science' ('Tektology') which influenced early economic planning through the work of Groman and Bazarov. As a systems thinker, Bogdanov is now viewed as a precursor of Ludwig von Berthalanffy and Norbert Wiener. Arrested by the GPU in 1923, for alleged political opposition, Bogdanov withdrew even further from public life and returned to medicine, his original calling. In 1926 he founded the first Russian Institute of Blood Transfusion, presiding over pioneering work in this sphere until 1928 when he died. During the Stalin years, Bogdanov's works were judged to be heretical and were not republished. It was not until 1989 that his 'Universal Organizational Science' was republished, though his contribution to systems thinking had been recognized by Russian and East European systems thinkers as early as the 1960s. In the West. the importance of Bogdanov as a 'cultural Marxist', as an influence upon Gramsci, and as a pioneer in systems thinking, is increasingly being acknowledged. This bibliography of Bogdanov's works takes advantage of the opening of the Party and State archives and provides references to the principal relevant archives in Europe and the United States. Its publication is a landmark in the history of Bolshevism and in the history of Russian social thought.

A Travel Guide To The Seven Kingdoms Of Westeros

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Discover the seven kingdoms of Westeros, the land brought to life in George R. R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series

Bustling cities, ancient wonders, and snow-peaked mountain ranges; the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are an attractive destination for travelers (there's a reason why so many invaders have crossed the Narrow Sea over the centuries). This guidebook will escort you through a realm rich in culture, jaw-dropping natural beauty, and Lannister gold, helping you to navigate a continent where the landscape shifts almost as often as the balance of political power. Whether you're looking to don your furs and follow in the footsteps of the First Men, spend an evening sharing summerwine (and a lot more besides) in Dorne, or simply root out the best "Bowl o'Brown" in King's Landing, this travel companion has you covered. Created with you in mind, this book (based entirely on George R. R. Martin's smash hit fantasy series) includes: "must See" best sights in the Seven Kingdoms (and beyond); practical advice on getting around, where to stay and how to ensure you keep your head attached to your shoulders for the duration of your visit; an amusing and informative look at the history of the region for those wanting to learn more about their surroundings; and no spoilers for those who are fans of the HBO show.

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Israeli Archeologist Uncovers Proof Judas Smoked Marijuana

Jerusalem| A archeological dig site excavated by a scientific team from the Biblical Research Foundation, discovered what is presumed to be the tomb of the infamous biblical figure, Judas Iscariot. They also found some proof on the site that the man could have been a drug user.

The simplistic structure which has been nicknamed by its discoverers, “Judas’s Tomb”, contained the bodies of two adult and one teenage males, certainly from the same family. The inscriptions on the rough stone coffins seem to link the tombs to the Iscariot family, the corpses being identified as those of Judas, his father Simon, and his brother Joshua.

The site also contained three different heavily damaged scrolls, seven clay vases and 30 silver coins, an eerie reminder of Judas’s alleged wage from the temple authorities for betraying the Christ. Another object has really caught the scientists attention: a small pipe-shaped wooden object that upon further investigation and analysis, has revealed to contain cannabis resin.

“This could bring light to one the darkest part of the biblical history” explain Möshe Erdazovitch, the archeologist responsible for the site. “If Judas was a drug addict, it could explain his need for money and also his suicidal behavior. We cannot come to such clear conclusions for now, but the evidence sure seems to lead in that direction. This could bring an all new explanation to the death of Jesus.”

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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Signs of a good weekend:

Face painting, half rubbed off from a long nap, and Oreo crumbs around the mouth:
Face painting, meticulously maintained even with a long nap, and more smiles:
No pictures of Asher. That's a sign of a good weekend for him. He was far too busy to pause for a photo.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

It's Not There!

Asher has taken to telling me, "It's not there!" at times. Daily recently. What he means is "It's not fair!" It never fails to crack me up.

Isaiah can count five objects out loud. He says, "Wa, Two, Fee, Foe, Fi!" The first thing he counted was fruit snacks and he was very pleased to learn that counting his fruit snacks earned him a second bag of them (an unheard of treat). He tried the trick again today and was sad to see that it didn't work again.

Naomi threw an hour long fit yesterday including many tears and self-inflicted solitude because I wouldn't let her keep all 20 of the papers she brought home from school. I made her pick five of them to keep. It was a sad, sad day. I can't wait until next week when her teachers send home another pack of papers.

I am feeling a little more normal these day (well, normal for pregnant anyway). I ate an egg salad sandwich the other day - which I would normally hate, and I really enjoyed the smell of the raw ground beef I was browning. So I'm definitely pregnant.

Richard is working like mad, but it's so nice to have him working from home. Sometimes a little too nice - it's hard to leave him alone and let him work.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Ballerinas and Birdies

Here's some of the latest art from Naomi. This piece is actually she and I. I am wearing green and she is wearing purple. We both have pink hair. Note that she even drew little blue pieces of tape on each of the corners. "Because it's a picture of a picture taped to a piece of paper."

Saturday, February 20, 2010

The Worth Grand Prix

Today we needed a good, free, hyper activity for the kids. And those are hard to come by.

A little (well, actually, a lot) of cardboard + tape + the dining room table + a bin of toy cars + 3 crazy kids = FUN

Once the cars really started flying, we realized that we needed a crash pad at the bottom to protect the poor wall.

Naomi with her "trophy" and prize winning car.

Fun, fun, fun!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Too Much Law & Order

Yesterday morning I woke up feeling pretty good. I think I've got a handle on this morning sickness finally (now that's it's down to only being *morning* sickness). I got the kids all dressed and ready to go since everybody has school on Thursday's - which means almost non-stop drop-offs and pick-ups for me until noon. Then I ran up to shower and actually get myself dressed for the first time in about two weeks.

While I was in the shower, Isaiah came into my room and sat by the bathroom door (which was open). He whined "Mama" at me a couple of times, but for the most part I ignored him. Shower time is sacred! But pretty soon I noticed that Isaiah was kind of whimpering. I figured Asher had done something mean to him and that he'd get over it soon. But as I got out of the shower I realized that he was pretty upset. He wouldn't stop whining and whimpering and almost crying. He wanted me to pick him up. It was so uncharacteristic that I went ahead and picked him up and cuddled him for a second (buck naked), figuring that would solve the problem. But it didn't. He started full on crying. He wouldn't let me set him down. I started to worry. Was he sick again? He had just been pretty sick four or five days ago. I went looking for throw-up. None to be found upstairs. Was he physically hurt? I tried to ask him but every time I asked him, "Does your foot hurt?", or "Does your head hurt?" the answer was "yes" to it all. Finally I started worrying that he was emotionally traumatized by something. What if something happened downstairs that Isaiah had witnessed? Maybe a serial killer was downstairs slowly massacring my family and saving me for last! (This is the too much Law & Order part)

I braved going downstairs. Shockingly, all was fine. I asked Asher if he knew of anything that had happened to Isaiah, he said no. I asked Richard (who was working in the basement) if he knew of anything that had happened. No.

Anyway, on and on. He really was completely inconsolable. Snacks, cuddles, treats ... nothing could stop the crying. Finally I called our pediatricians office expecting that I'd really have to sell this to the nurse on call as a valid reason for an immediate visit. When I told her he had been crying for an hour and it was unusual, to her credit, she told me to come right in to the office.

So off Isaiah and I went, him crying all the way, to the pediatricians office. (Reason #486 Why It's Great To Have A Husband That Works From Home: leaving not-sick kids at home when taking sick kids to the doctor) It took a whopping 5 seconds with the doctor for her to see that Isaiah had a raging double ear infection. The poor, poor little guy. He was in so much pain!

So now he's highly medicated with antibiotics and Tylenol. And he feels much better - except for the 30 minutes before it's time for more Tylenol. And I feel like a terrible Mom for not having taken him to the doctor sooner when he had that "cold" last week. And I know that he might not have had anything wrong with his ears if I had taken him in earlier - ear infections apparently come on fast - but I still feel like a crap Mom. How can you not when your baby is in pain?

This is another one of those times when nothing really horrible happened, but it was a totally traumatic experience for me anyway. Trying to get dressed while holding a screaming two year old, a frantic call to the school to cancel speech therapy, driving to the doctor with a screaming two year old, sitting in a waiting room with a screaming two year old - all these experiences are traumatic for a Mom.

Man! This is a tough job!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Progesterone ... No thanks!

So here's the whole story. Because 1) Maybe it'll help someone else and 2) If I don't write it down I'll block it out completely and forget it ever happened.

I had a miscarriage about 8 months ago. It was my second miscarriage. Two miscarriages out of five pregnancies is actually not terrible odds. I think the latest statistic I heard was that one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. So I'm really within the average, but it still worries us. (Us being my doctor and I) So as soon as I learned I was pregnant again, my doctor and I decided to put me on Progesterone just to be extra safe. Progesterone is basically the hormone that makes the babies. My levels of Progesterone were already normal, but "on the low side of normal". So I went ahead and started taking it.

At first as soon as I took the pill (twice a day) I would get super dizzy. I had to lay down for a solid hour after I took each pill. But after about 5 days that faded away, much to my relief. But then I noticed that I was nauseated all day every day. Not terrible or anything, but there was no relief. I've never been nauseated all day before when I was pregnant. Sure there's plenty of nausea, but there's always some time during the day where I'd get some relief. Usually between 11am and 4pm or so. After a few days of that the nausea got worse and worse. Pretty soon I was in bed all day. And not able to keep anything down. And here I am a week later having not eaten anything more than rice and Saltine's (in very, very small doses) all week. I have no energy since I've eaten basically nothing and I still feel amazingly nauseated.

I even spoke with my doctor about half way through this week. He recommended I not quite but perhaps take the pills both at night right before bed. It didn't help. He said I have 10 days left that he wants me to take these pills and that if I can't give him 10 days, at least give him 5.

I made it 2 more days. And then I quite. Because not eating and quickly loosing weight can't be good for the baby (I lost 6 pounds in the last week). Because I prayed about it and strongly feel that my baby will be fine. Because I am a mother - and I can't be a mother if I can't move. And, I admit it, I'm tired of feeling like crap. I was hoping that I'd feel much better today since I didn't take the pills last night, but unfortunately I only feel a little bit better. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

If I've learned anything from this experience, it's that I am a lucky woman. My pregnancies are normally not so bad. Sure, I'm always tired and sometimes nauseated - but not this bad. I can't imagine if I had to live like this for a solid 3 months or more. I sure wouldn't have plans for as many children as I do if it was always this hard.

I'm not saying that nobody should ever take Progesterone. I'm sure there are times when it is absolutely a miracle drug. And times when all these side effects are totally worth it because it's the only way to make a baby. But I was taking it "just to be safe". So, for me, the awful side effects weren't equal to the possible benefits.

So, that's the story. Now, assuming I start feeling better tomorrow, I'm going to start blocking this all out. I'm really pretty good at that. I'll have forgotten all the details in just a few months. It's one of the good parts of not having a good memory.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

And More Snow

Yeah - those are icicles. Three foot long icicles. Which we thought were cool until we started hearing stories about roof collapses. Then we went outside and knocked those suckers down.

See how the road behind the kids is actually kinda clear? That was before it snowed another foot yesterday. It's not clear anymore. But the high tomorrow is suppose to be a whopping 36 - so there's hope.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

I'm buried under mounds of snow and upset stomach. Today was a true blizzard. At times we could hardly see the houses across the street. The Government is closed for the 4th day in a row - that's some kind of record. The backyard is so deep in snow that instead of stepping down two steps out the backdoor, you'd have to step UP (if you were brave enough to go that way). The natives (children), who have done so well up till now, have finally become restless. And every time I move it upsets my stomach even more. I'm actually hoping that it's the flu. At least if it's the flu there's an end in site.

We told the kids about the baby this evening since I've been so sick. We figured they have a right to know why Mom has kind of checked out of life lately. It was so fun to see the looks on Asher and Naomi's faces. We were all sitting on my bed and when we told them Naomi's jaw dropped and Asher started bouncing up and down. Naomi asked if it was coming out right now and Asher asked if the baby was Poochy. It was adorable. Isaiah just happily sat on my lap, having no idea that he'll be slowly kicked out of that prime real estate over the next 7 months.

Monday, February 8, 2010

When September Comes

I had a doctor's appointment today and he told me that my official due date is September 18. I had been thinking it was October sometime. And then as I was driving home I heard Green Day singing their song When September Ends.

Funny, eh?

Not so funny is the fact that they just canceled school for the rest of this week. :( And Monday is a holiday. So the kids don't go back to school until a week after tomorrow.

Not funny, eh?

Saturday, February 6, 2010

The Blizzard of 2010

I've been mockingly calling it "The Blizzard of 2010" for two days, and then today I turned on the TV and there was the bold headline. It's officially "The Blizzard of 2010". And, no, it's not over yet.

Richard has been religiously clearing our sidewalk every hour on the hour in the hopes that he can stay ahead of the storm. But it's been snowing at an average of an inch per hour for about 24 hours now. Nobody can keep up with that!
The kids love it, of course. Richard changed his plan from building an igloo to building a snow ramp for the kids to slide on. And it wasn't too hard a task since there was already a huge snow drift in front of the house.
In the picture below Naomi is about on ground level, and Asher is only about half way up the hill Daddy nicely packed down for them.

Here's Naomi at the top of the hill, with Richard at the bottom - you can see that it's nearly up to his shoulders. And Asher is stuck in the snow.
And here's a fun video of Naomi sliding down. You can see that Asher is totally stuck in the snow. Shortly after I turned off the camera Richard pulled him out. But poor Asher's boots stayed buried in the snow. And that began the series of sock changes. He went through three pairs of socks because the snow kept sucking his boots off no matter how tight I strapped them. Richard suggested that I duct tape them on. Maybe we'll try that tomorrow. Also in this video you can hear Isaiah saying, "In, Mama." repeatedly and me ignoring him.

I'm not sure what the latest total snowfall is, but they've been saying that this storm is even worse than they expected. Just when they thought it would start calming down, it kicked up a notch. School is already canceled for Monday and Tuesday.

Time at home with the kids is nice, but if we can't make it out of the house until Wednesday that'll make 4 straight days of being inside together. That's a lot.

Friday, February 5, 2010

The News

20 inches of snow are expected here in the next 24 hours. They're calling it a "Top 5 storm", meaning it will be among the 5 biggest storms on record here. The grocery store was a total zoo yesterday. School was canceled for Friday by Thursday afternoon - and it isn't going to start snowing until this afternoon (Friday). People are kinda acting like the end of the world is coming.

I had a "nickel auction" last night - guests each bring $5 worth of nickels and 3 things to auction off. Only 4 people came which was a big bummer. But it was still fun to sit around and chat with girlfriends. The biggest buzz was created by a pair of earrings that went for 45 nickels.

Our family has big plans for building an igloo tomorrow.

And lastly, I am finally with child. The latest Worth should arrive late September to early October. I am flat out admitting that I hope this is a girl. Because, one, my family goes girl, boy, boy, girl (and I'm that #4 girl!) so it would be fun to repeat that, and two, because this baby is sleeping in Naomi's purple princess castle room whether it's a boy or girl. We are so excited. I've only been to the Dr. once yet, but things look good. I actually managed to keep this a secret from most of my friends and family for a whopping three weeks. That's a new record for me. I'm not very good at keeping this kind of thing to myself. It's too exciting! Plus, I feel like poo and I want people to know why I'm suddenly a total party pooper. The Dr. has me on progesterone (just to be safe) twice a day and each time I take that little round pill it makes me so dizzy that I have to lay down for an hour. But I'm not complaining (much) because I'm so happy that this baby is finally on his/her way.

And that's the news.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The forecast today said that it would start snowing in the afternoon, that the snow would start sticking after dark, and that there would be accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.

I was feeling pretty stressed about that since I have Young Women's tonight - putting me out of the house until 9:00 or later. It was on my mind all day - how scary that drive home late at night could be. I don't have 4WD or even anti-lock brakes on the van. Maybe I should take Richard's car? Maybe I should claim to be sick?

But around 3:00 today it was decided that our Young Women's activity was canceled. By 4:00ish when it started snowing I was feeling very cozy. No more stress. I looked out my kitchen window at the beautiful snow falling gently and felt warm and protected. I felt safe and even comforted by the snow. I felt loved by a Heavenly Father who sent such beautiful weather.

Then I remembered that Richard is still at work and is planning on staying late. So he'll have to drive home after dark. And the snow lost all it's beauty. It didn't feel safe and comforting - it felt harsh and menacing. Is it starting to stick? What if the wet spots from the previous weekends snow melting freeze over and then there's ice with snow on top of that? Maybe Richard should come home right now? Maybe it's too late.

I'm sure when Richard gets home the snow will go back to being soft and cozy and beautiful. It's amazing to me though how my feelings for the same thing can change just depending on my state of mind. I know I'm kind of a worry-er. But do I do this to myself very often without even realizing?

How often do I loose sleep (or peaceful daytime) over what are really insignificant things when if I just chilled out for a bit things would be fine?


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Saturday, July 9, 2016

We Have the Cover of Soulfinders #3!!!!

Yes, we have the cover of Dawn Study by Maria V. Snyder! So excited for this book!

From Goodreads:
New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder brings her Poison Study series to its exhilarating conclusion

Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond-and a family-that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia.

Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall-and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal.

With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician-and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.

I've loved this series and her books since the beginning, and I'm just so excited for this final book, though a bit sad, since it'll be the end! I needs it, though! Love how it fits with the rest of the series, and how bold it is, and I just want to read it! What about you guys? Happy reading!

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Chicks, Bunnies and everything spring =]

From the other tutorial post i said that there was going to be a spring themed post...
well here is it =]

it was thanks to my bff for lending me her hands cuz i just recently painting by

bunnies and chickies and flowers just SCREAM spring, wouldn't you agree...?

For this tutorial i used...

Pink Gel Coat, Seche Vite TC, Zoya Miley, Zoya Raven, NARS Poker Face

S.OPI IM Beauty, S.OPI Hell to the No, Sephora L09 Bubble Bath, S.OPI The Way Tutu His Heart,
S.OPI Gleek Out, S.OPI Slushied, S.OPI Express Yourself to Yourself

always first...Base Coat

then randomly place S.OPI (IM Beauty & The Way Tutu His Heart) and Zoya Miley
depending on the polish, I used 3 coats for the yellow and pink/white and 4 coats for Miley

Yellow = Chickies
so using a dotting tool and Express Yourself to Yourself,
i drew a small line where the mouth would be...

using that same small dotting tool i used Raven and dotted the eyes

i messed up on the thumb a little and turned it into a squeal...still so adorable =]

pink/white = bunnies
using the dotting tool and Raven, i dotted the eyes and did a little triangle nose
using a thin brush tip or toothpick, i drew little whiskers...
but then i didnt want it to be confused with a kitty...

so i drew in a carrot too using the green of Gleek Out

finished bff said that the bunny looks rich with his

lavender = flower bed
so using the bigger end of the dotting tool i played with the remaining pinks and blues and purple polishes
5 dots for the petals and a different color dot in the middle for the center =]

put on the top coat and you're done =]

hope you gals (and guys) enjoyed this tutorial =]

for those who follow Miss80Million know that she just started her nail art contest =]
the last day is April 16th =]

this is my bff's entry and she said it was okay for me to put it up on my blog =]

happy creating, and i'll be posting up a video of my own entry soon =]
once i figure out exactly how i'm doing it =]

  1. The picture doesn't show it but the colors for the carrot is glittery ;)

    Love this design!

  2. Oh I love the bunny.. reminds me of my baby bunny Bluebell :D Also love your Hello Kitty XD
    Can you email me your email please I need it for the nail blog round up.
    stacie @kawaiinailart

  3. this is so stinkin cute! I die from the cuteness! GREAT IDEA!

  4. this is way adorable!! I'm pretty sure I actually squealed:)

  5. its funny that you say that...because while i was doing her nails, after drawing the face on, we both gasped and squealed!!!

  6. These are so cute...I'm gonna try 'em for my easter hols!

  7. THESE. ARE. SO . CUTEEEEEE!!! I love them- I can see so many possibilities for all differant animals based on these designs! xxx


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Reports that a Colorado gunman had opened fire on a Denver suburb movie screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” first appeared on social media early Friday morning, close to 2 a.m. The social network Reddit played a key role early on in chronicling real-time reactions, including from inside the theater.

The news spread on local media soon after, with NBC-affiliate and Gannett-owned KUSA Channel 9, first on the scene, and the Denver Post’s first dispatch up at 2:42 a.m., according to a time-stamp on its story. The Associated Press moved its first item on the wire at 4:33 a.m. The AP’s Denver-based staff was joined Friday by its other reporters from the region, a spokesman said. A total of eight reporters contributed to an update that went out at 10:45 a.m. and the number of staff on the scene would increase throughout the weekend.

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Hurricane Nate is heading to the Gulf Coast after killing 22 people in Central America. Forecasters say the storm will likely strike the Mississippi Delta around 7 p.m. as a Category 2 hurricane. Residents in several coastal parishes have been ordered to evacuate, and polling stations for early voting sites in some areas are closing ahead of schedule. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is urging residents to find a safe place behind the flood wall as soon as possible and stay put until Sunday morning.

"We will ride this thing out," said Edwards. "I really believe we're in relatively good shape. But no one can afford to underestimate the power of this storm, which has already been deadly elsewhere."

Edwards said the storm is already pushing water ashore in flood-prone areas.

New Orleans officials said inside the levee system, the main concern will be high winds and power outages. But anyone who stays outside the levee is at risk of storm surge and life-threatening flooding. New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Tim McConnell said emergency crews were on the ground Saturday morning helping to evacuate residents of several small communities outside the floodgates.

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In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich could not keep a 0-2 lead against Hertha Berlin at the Olympiastadion as the hosts managed to equalise minutes after Robert Lewandowski scored the second goal for the Bavarians.

Interim manager Willy Sagnol made his managerial debut for Bayern as the away side drew the game 2-2 with Hertha.

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In a post-match interview with , Sagnol admitted that losing the two-goal lead not only annoyed him, but came as a disappointment with the end result.

"The result is a bit annoying for us," the Frenchman said. "If you're two goals up you have to be more focused and disciplined.

"We had lots of chances and only scored two goals. It's disappointing, we should have been more efficient. But that's football, we have to accept it."

With Carlo Ancelotti getting the sack only a few days ago, Bayern's players need some time to get used to their temporary manager two months into the new season.

Sagnol believes that lack of focus within the whole squad resulted in the away side conceding two goals in a matter of minutes.

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The 300 block of North Queen Street in downtown Lancaster is opening its doors to welcome the community to the Lancaster Letterpress Fair.

Featuring vendors and food trucks, the day will provide a look into the world of letterpress printing for people of all ages. From history to hands-on activities to finding incredible works of letterpress art, the street fair will have something for everyone, including families and kids.

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Boy Scout Graphic Arts Merit Badge Workshop

September 12, October 10

You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime chance to earn the Graphic Arts merit badge using the 600-year-old letterpress printing process. With minimal advanced preparations, you will be able to leave at the end of the night with the merit badge complete. 2017 Workshop Information The workshops scheduled for March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, September 18th and October 16th are all sold out. The 2018 merit badge workshop dates will be posted on February 1st. Please check back then.

Book Arts Center & Letterpress Studio Renovation

Every Tuesday, 9am – 3pm

Thaddeus Stevens has given us a building on campus to use as a letterpress studio. The old Naval Reserve building on Parkside Avenue built during the Korean War has no insulation or lighting and the windows are metal framed single pane. The renovations to the building will include a HVAC system, energy efficient replacement windows, wall insulation, wall treatment and lighting. JK Mechanical of Willow Street has donated and installed a high efficiency Carrier gas fired furnace and air conditioning system. No internal structural changes will be needed since an open floor plan is most desirable for the center. Your help is needed as we as we prepare this building for our club to use as a training facility as well as offering open shop time for qualified members. Presently help is needed in cleaning the leftovers out of the buiulding.

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1.     How can smart technology play a critical role in the success of Smart Cities in India? Elucidate.

(Repeat Question from 26th May 2016 Question Bank)

  • The Smart Cities Mission in India does not rigidly define a smart city but states that the objective is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions.
  • With cities getting ‘smarter’ and trends in urban technology catching on, the possibilities for civic growth and development are becoming immense.

  • Small gated communities in Bengaluru and even global cities such as Harare, Zimbabwe, and Kansas City, U.S., are working on the Technagara platform, designed by Mapunity, a Bengaluru-based social tech startup, for smart technology-aided urban solutions.
  • Technagara integrates urban solutions on a geospatial platform for not just citizens and government agencies but also for businesses, for over 126 cities across the country.
  • The city-neutral platform, where data of any city can be hosted to create an app for that city, has attracted global city administrations.
  • What makes the platform more interesting is that you can create an app for a city or even a municipal ward or a gated community, turning it hyper-local.
  • The platform is designed to host data over nine major domains — from transport to health, and education to environment — for each of the cities.
  • With the platform being common to both citizens and government agencies, citizens can report their issues, seek more buses and upload photos of utility inspection reports, among others.
  • “Technology should solve larger urban problems and the Indian IT talent should be utilised to solve the problems here, unlike now where most Indian talent is busy servicing foreign firms,” Ashwin Mahesh, founder of Mapunity, said, and added that while the metros have resources to build such tech platforms, tier-II cities would benefit the most from such a city-neutral platform without any expenditure.

Areas of application of technology:

  • Apps and well-implemented technology can help cash-strapped governments save money and, be more efficient. There are host of technology applications that can be incorporated in smart cities.
  • Open-data initiatives and hackathons, like New York City's BigApps competition, which produce useful and resource-saving apps to improve cities and keep citizens informed. Things like air quality, restaurant sanitation scores, building inspection scores and impending legislation should be readily available for all citizens.

1.    Parking apps that show drivers where the nearest available parking spot it. These will save commuters time, gas, emissions and money, while also easing the flow of traffic.

2.    Apps that let users "adopt" city property — trash cans, call boxes, trees, fire hydrants, etc. — so the city doesn't have to spend money sending personnel to tend to them. Boston and Honolulu already have something similar in place, through Code for America, and these projects make citizens feel more invested in their neighborhood.

3.    High-tech waste management systemsPay As You Throw (PAYT) garbage disposal would encourage people to recycle more and waste less, while using tools like RFID could improve sorting so recyclable plastic bottles don't end up in landfills.

4.    All-digital and easy-to-use parking payment systems — think EZ-pass for parking. We don't want to put receipts on the dashboard or be confined to time limits that make us run out to put more coins in the meter (if you're going to keep money meters, at least let us add money via an app). It's fine that you charge for parking, but improve the system.

5.   A city guide app, with information about museums, parks, landmarks, public art, restaurants and real-time traffic data. These apps, like the ones in Baltimore, Ottawa, Charlotte and New Orleans, help citizens and tourists alike improve their experience in the city.

6.   Touchscreens around the city — whether it's a kiosk to buy a MetroCard or the TVs in taxis — should be bacteria-resistant.

7.    Wi-Fi in subway stations and on trains, along with weather information at every station.

8.    Sustainable and energy efficient residential and commercial real estate.

9.    App or social media-based emergency alert and crisis response systems — every citizen should have access to vital information. Whether it's an alert about a crime that just happened or advice for a storm approaching the city.

10.   Police forces that use real-time data to monitor and prevent crime.

11.   More public transit, high-speed trains, and bus rapid transit (BRT) to help citizens traverse the city with speed and low emissions.

12.   OLED lights and surveillance in high-crime zones, like the 24/7 system coming to Kolkata

13.   Charging stations, like the solar-powered Strawberry Tree in Serbia. They also function as bus stops and Wi-Fi hot spots.

14.   Roofs covered with solar panels or gardens. You could even generate solar energy on bike paths, like Amsterdam's SolaRoad.

15.   Bike-sharing programs, like in Paris, Washington, D.C., and the ones coming to Los Angeles and New York. And bike parking would be nice, too — maybe even underground and machine-driven, like the Eco Cycle in Japan.

16.   A sharing economy, instead of a buying economy. If we share or rent from each other, we each need to buy and store fewer goods — think Rent the Runway, Netflix, Airbnb. On a similar note, there should be apps to help you find charities that actually need the stuff you want to toss, such as Zealous Good in Chicago.

17.   Smart climate control systems in homes and businesses, for example, the Nest thermostat.

18.   Widespread use of traffic rerouting apps, such as Greenway and Waze. The average person spends 60 hours in traffic each year, according to Greenway; these apps calculate the best route for each driver to speed up traffic flow and reduce CO2 emissions. They also ensure that a traffic jam on one boulevard doesn't just get displaced to another area.

19.   Water-recycling systems, because while water covers 70% of the earth, we're not preserving the resource the way we should.

20.    Crowdsourced urban planning, like Brickstarter.

21.    Broadband Internet access for all citizens — maybe Google Fiber? — which will reduce the digital divide and spur economic growth.

22.    Mobile payments. Everywhere. For food, apparel and public transportation.

23.    Ride-sharing programs: Because it's a waste of money and gas to have two cars go the same place when neither is filled to capacity.

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Perth's clowns in sad state as spooky stereotypes, superheroes compete for children's party market

Updated January 07, 2016 15:25:31

Perth's dwindling clown population is feeling the pinch as kids and parents look to superheroes and bouncy castles for birthday party entertainment.

The few remaining practitioners blame the negative image of the spooky clown perpetrated by the central character in novelist Stephen King's It, as well as the economic slump, for the downturn in their industry.

"Clowns will never completely go out of fashion, but it's getting harder to book gigs for sure," said Conny "The Clown" Torney, one of Perth's two known remaining traditional clowns.

"The whole spooky clown thing thanks to Stephen King hasn't helped, but a lot of it also has to do with external influences like the economic downturn and a range of other things parents can get to entertain kids at parties."

Ms Torney said her bookings were "significantly down" compared to several years ago — but she declined to reveal by how much.

She said she had taken to incorporating several other skills such as face painting and balloon blowing into her act to broaden her appeal.

"Part of that is my fault too. I haven't really embraced social media as much as I could have," she said.

"When you think about it, pretty much everything is booked online.

"Kids want to be involved so much more now rather than just be entertained," she added.

"But I still get a lot of enjoyment out of being a clown."

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Veteran children's entertainer David "Hey Presto" Heckingbottom agreed traditional "clown-only acts" struggled to compete in the flooded kids entertainment market.

"The whole game has evolved away from your traditional circus clown, which certainly were once the mainstay of children's entertainment," Mr Heckingbottom said.

"With the re-emergence of comic book characters, a lot of kids and their parents are looking to book things like that instead.

"And then there are so many more options with things like bouncy castles and even ride-on animals in the mix, making it harder for everyone."

Mr Heckingbottom said while clowns could occasionally intimidate children, a fear of them probably affected parents more than kids.

"I guess when you're a little person, having a clown with a painted face and funny hair jump out and yell 'surprise' could freak you out a bit," Mr Heckingbottom said.

"But it would be a shame to see them go. It is a skill within itself to entertain children with few, if any props."

Hold the face paint please

Sydney-based performer June Holmes also operates a company which hires out clowns.

She said business was good, though admitted that of her "10 or so" performers none wore full, traditional clown face paint.

"It's a matter of adjusting with the times," Ms Holmes said.

"All of our performers do all the traditional clown things like face painting, balloon twisting and juggling but we limit their face paint to a bit of red around the lips and the odd highlight."

She also said fear of clowns, referred to as coulrophobia, was not a new phenomenon.

"People just seem to want to drag down things that are good," Ms Holmes said.

"They see something as beautiful as a clown and want to make it out to be something bad, which is a real shame."

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London Wall skulls show signs of extreme violence

A collection of 39 skulls found near the London Wall 25 years ago have been reexamined, revealing that they were all victims of violence.

The skulls are believed to have been the victims of Roman soldiers’ practice of “headhunting” – removing the body from the head of enemies as trophies – or even gladiatorial combat, the first discovered in the capital.

“This discovery is hugely exciting,” said Rebecca Redfern, from the Centre for Human Bioarchaeology at the Museum of London. “These remains are completely different from everything else we’ve ever found in Roman London. The levels of violence and the types of violence are very different to what we’ve seen.

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He gave his baby boy a bath
Tub full of bubbles and toys for him to splash
Look at daddy, soapsuds moustache
Funny faces and voices, it makes the baby belly laugh
Dry him off, now you squeaky clean
And watch the water spiral down that drain
Wrap him in a towel so he doesn't get the shivers
Brush his hair, it seems to help it dry it quicker
Laid him on mommy and daddy's bed now that he's dry
And put a diaper on him, gave him his pacifier
Superman pyjamas, so tough
Innocent face full of unconditional love
Daddy picked him and rocked him slow
Never takes long for little guy's eyes to close
Dad's technique is different than your mother's
Never learned any lullabies, he sings Stevie Wonder's
There it is, steady breathing, sleep rhythm
Daddy sits and holds him just to listen for a minute
Daddy's hands are the meaning of security
And baby's hands are the evidence of purity
Thinking back to the day baby came
And how it changed the whole game, things ain't the same
Daddy had to stop running it crazy
Keep his ass in the home with the son and his lady
He was there for the birth and the first breath
Not gonna miss the first words or the first steps
Gonna keep the boy healthy and safe
And do his best to try to keep those tears off his face
Gave him a kiss, laid him in his crib
Turned out the lights, goodnight my little prince
That's how good daddy takes care of him
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listen babe, i think its time for me to come clean
i mean i haven't been the most faithful
and i dont know how else to say this plain and simple
i been cheatin believe
this isnt easy especially since youve been so good to me
the hardest thing ive ever done is tellin you your not the only one

just understand this
you made a man outta ignorance
and like a boy i toyed with innocence
this double lifes not worth livin not givin more to her and i apologize

and its all part of the game
its just the same old thing with a different name
and we can try and drown the pain
but we both swim to submerge ourselves
and im tired of the shame
of bein the fool
too cool to mantain two dames
and all i need is time
please forgive me darling
the blames all mine

when i come home to you with open arms
insist on pressin on my overcoat
the alcohol and still cigarette smoke
i know youve been skeptical
i play it off like your dillusional
the fact is that im losin you
and im scared she doesnt want me
the way i need her to know
she doesnt want me
the way i need her to
im pleading with the judge on my knees
god please just make these charges go away

girl i promise ill do my best to impress the jury
cause when the smoke settles
and one of us falls to the dirt
it was worth all of the hurt

and if not lets cut our losses
cause you crossed the line
thinkin id choose you over music
thats just stupid

this whole situations bogus
especially since im so focused
from the beggining to the end
and we in with these friends

unfortunatley this is hopeless
did my best to juggle both of you
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ACCA Directors Attend King Ashoka Charity Ball

Thursday, 20 November 2014

On 15th November 2014, directors Adrian Wong and Felix Lam attended a charity ball – King Ashoka’s Ball, organised by the Pal Buddhist School (PBS) to raise funds for new teachers and resources.

PBS is Australia’s first Buddhist school and is a non-profit organisation located at Canley Vale. PBS is not a religious school. The school teaches the Buddhist values - philosophy of kindness, compassion and understanding of the self. PBS also has an in-house temple opened to students, their families and to the wider community.

The night was full of fun and outstanding entertainment. ACCA dancers performed two dances to the delight of the guests.  The night also included live music performances, raffle, live auction and dancing by students from the school together with teachers and volunteers.

School principal Mr Panha Pal said that many members of the community were still unaware of the school and what it stood for. Having attended the charity ball and gained an understanding of the aims and philosophies of PBS, PBS is a school worthy of community support.

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Big Bad Con & Food Trucks Review 2014

Basically my first taste of Fate Core Accelerated, Tokyo Brain Pop, and a whole lot of Dungeon World

Last weekend I had the good fortune to attend Big Bad Con 2014, and it was a blast. A whole weekend of hanging out with gamers, trying out a few new things, and really getting a feel for Dungeon World, one of my favorite systems that I’ve had some reasonable success in running but felt I was missing out on.

It was especially nice to be back since I missed the 2013 con, which I hear was similarly awesome. No joke, I have not taken the 2012 badge from my trunk since I attended that year.

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It is also definitely worth mentioning that not only is it fun, it’s for a good cause as a combination RPG Convention as well as a charity drive, this year collecting 485 pounds of food for the Alameda CC Food Bank.

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Smart Cookie

We celebrated today the fact that we made it through another week and our weekend officially started! Saturdays have become Mommy and Adie days until Eric gets off of work which sometimes just means movie and pajamas so we'll be looking forward to that. I have had such a sweet tooth lately, just getting ready for all of Adie's Halloween candy! :) But if you are ever in Utah you have to stop by Smart Cookie and get a dozen of their sugar delicious cookies! I want to eat all of them at once but I know I'd totally regret it or not! Her reaction to when I opened the box was so fun and we all laughed she was thrilled and of course ate some of one cookie just to start another cookie! Today was a fun day buying new shoes for this babe who now wears a NINE! A NINE! She is only two and almost half! Nordstrom always has the cutest selections for any occasion so we picked up a couple for church and totally had my eye on her little Uggs we'll have to pick up soon! I have fallen in love with Peek Kids princess selection and this tee was no different! She has been calling every single prince Daddy and I think she's discovered that her Daddy is her Prince and totally gets him to do whatever she wants!

Happy Weekend and wishing I could send you all  the best cookie ever!

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Foot sidelines Petrie for six
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Written by AFL Online on 26th Mar 2010

A broken right foot will see North Melbourne vice captain Drew Petrie miss at least six weeks after scans revealed he snapped the fifth metatarsal at training on Tuesday.

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The 27 year old was to miss the first two matches anyway due to suspension but will now have a screw inserted in his foot ensuring he will miss the first six.

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott was confident that the Roos could cover the injured Petrie, even though he was a major forward target.

“The loss of Drew will hurt us from round three until he’s available again but we think we’ve got a very flexible forward line,” Scott said today.

“We can go quite tall or quite small and we’ve got the Aaron Edwards and Corey Jones types who are in between. We’ve got a lot of options.

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Impacts of Brexit and Trump on Commercial Real Estate

It was just over a year ago that majority of British voters surprised the world and chosen to leave the European Union and just eight months since Donald Trump spoke in front of the historic crowd on the National Mall on his inauguration as the president of the United States. These two populist movements have sent shockwaves through the financial markets, and the commercial real estate was also affected.

Shortly after the Brexit vote last year and before the United States election, most of the real estate professionals commercial observer spoke that they were in a holding pattern. The beginning of Donald Trump’s tenure saw some measured optimism with some big leases at the beginning of the year and chatter surrounding a massive stimulus in the form of a nationwide infrastructure project, but still, the real estate community has remained in a holding pattern.

Immediate and concrete signs that the uncertainty and instability sparked by Brexit and Trump inauguration is beginning to wane seems to be nothing but veiled hope for the commercial real estate

“It’s just been boring. Nothing’s really happened, and nothing really seems like it’s going to happen,” Jay Rollins, the chief executive officer and managing principal of JCR Capital, told Commercial Observer. “People are waiting for a shoe to drop because they’ve been trained. It’s like, O.K., a real estate cycle is 10 years. Something bad should happen.

Impacts of Brexit and Trump on Commercial Real Estate

What is it? I don’t know. It’s out there somewhere like a boogeyman in a closet, but we don’t know. Everybody is nervous over what they don’t know. Very few people are saying they’re out and they’re done, but it’s hard to get enough conviction to [take risks]. There are no anomalies in the system that you can say will cause a screw-up.”

Throughout this year, there is certainly been a significant amount of optimism, particularly in equity markets, on the expectations of deregulation, changes in tax laws, spending on infrastructure,” he added. “Those things have led to investors picking up their investments, seeing the equity markets rise. If those policies are delayed or don’t happen, then I think there may be some reassessment by investors, and I think that might affect the market as well.

But, I think in terms of leasing fundamentals right now, they’re healthy, and they’re probably going to remain healthy, but Washington could play a role in determining how healthy they are.”

A lot of air left the optimists’ sails when one of the signature promises of the Trump administration a lavish trillion-dollar infrastructure package all but disappeared. A broad rollout of the plan in the spring stalled over the summer and the expected $1 trillion of federal investment was slimmed down to $200 billion with another $800 billion in private and local state investment.

The administration has not officially given up on the plan yet (last week the administration had briefings with state and local officials about the plan, according to The Hill), but it has been sidelined by legislative skirmishes over health care, taxes, Hurricane Harvey and the myriad other problems that have dogged the White House.

In New York, year-on-year property sales plummeted 58 percent to $4.3 billion in the first quarter, marking the lowest quarterly sales volume in six years, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield. Real Capital Analytics Inc. found that, overall, nationwide sales fell 18 percent.

“What’s driving the New York market [is] the safety,” said Herb Hirsch, who leads the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “I think if we can get this political situation under wraps and get the economy really moving with the tax benefits that everyone wants, I think we’ll be fine. Question is, Will that happen? That is a subject you could spend all day discussing.”

Uncertainty surrounding whether Trump’s industry-friendly policies will ever come to fruition, as well as how tax cuts and an increase in spending could raise inflation and spark an interest rate hike, has tamped down overly aggressive deals.

Many, including McCarthy and Rollins, agree that Brexit’s effect on the United States market, specifically New York City, was minimal, while others believe Trump’s Washington tactics and rhetoric, whether intended or improvised, may bring a positive, but bittersweet, influence on the commercial real estate market.

Rather than pass any blame on Brexit and Trump’s rise, specifically, industry leaders are focused on indicators such as jobs reports, the growth of debt funds, the pressure to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and the roles of the Federal Reserve and Yellen as the most plausible tinder that could light a fire under the market and spur more action.

In the United Kingdom, the first shock of its choice to become the first country to remove itself from the EU created a significant pause as former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned almost immediately and was replaced by Theresa May, the British pound plummeted to a 31-year low while the U.S. dollar surged and the stock market fell sharply.

In the weeks and months after the referendum, some of the country’s largest asset management firms, including Henderson Global Investors, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and Canada Life, began freezing its commercial property funds.

“Basically every corporate boardroom is laying out Option A, Option B, and Option C, depending on how the negotiations [surrounding Article 50] go,” McCarthy told CO soon after Brexit. “The EU has cruised through this with no signs of anything negative in terms of economic performance.

But there is still this uncertainty around whether this could lead to other issues and more populist uprisings in other countries, leading to more pressure in the EU. So most corporations are setting up a number of scenarios given the potential different outcomes and developing a strategy for each one.”

Right now, investors and industry leaders in the commercial real estate are focusing on the progression of Brexit negotiations as a gauge for instability.

Some, though, aren’t frightened and would rather not lie in wait. Brookfield Asset Management, a New York-based alternative lender with a strong global footprint, continues to boast strong business in London, as shown by its second quarter earnings report.

“The full impact of Brexit on the U.K. is still unknown, but our view continues to be that the effect will be moderate and that London will remain one of the global centers of commerce for a long while. We see no other competitive center in Europe—and globally, few cities rival it as a welcoming market for global business.”

Commercial real estate investment volumes in the U.K. rose 13 percent on the year in the second quarter, and through the first half of this year, cross border investment climbed 24 percent compared to the first half of 2016, according to data provided by brokerage Savills Studley.

“Currency balancing out and being consistent has provided a better entry point for foreign investors to move into the U.K.,” said Savills Studley Chief Economist Heidi Learner.

“We wouldn’t expect, at this juncture, a dramatic move in the currency, or at least it won’t be as dramatic as last June,” she added. “Markets have considered the chance that Brexit negotiations will not favour the U.K., but that hasn’t dissuaded investors putting their capital to work. The activity partly reflects that.”

Last month, Reuters reported that Chinese investment in U.K. commercial property mostly channelled through Hong Kong, had reached record highs as the fall in the pound opened a door to more foreign investment.

Chinese investors poured in 3.96 billion pounds, or roughly $5.1 billion, on London commercial property in the first six months of the year, outpacing the 2.69 billion pounds ($3.49 billion) invested throughout all of 2016, according to data from CBRE real estate group.

“Asia, particularly China, had many years of strong economic growth, and they’ve built up a lot of reserves that needed to be deployed, and they began to deploy it around the world,” McCarthy said. “Investors are seeking to diversify their assets, and real estate is one they were underinvested in, so we started to see an increase in deployment of assets into real estate in the United States and London. That’s the first thing: There’s more cash available to invest, and New York and London have always been the premier locations globally. It’s not surprising that you’d see a significant increase in investment in these markets.”

In July, Business Insider reported that a fund, called First Property, backed by eight institutional investors had raised 182 million pounds with a goal to go after post-Brexit office properties and business parks around the country. First Property CEO Ben Habib told BI, “The U.K.’s decision to leave the EU has created opportunities on which we, as a niche fund manager, are well placed to capitalize.”

The uncertainty may not scare some foreign and domestic players, who are at home, navigating London’s commercial real estate market, but the instability has much racing stateside, searching for opportunity, including at Schuster’s Silverback Development.

“Weekly, [at Silverback] we’re meeting new faces and learning new names of people from groups that want to move capital from, say, London-based housing developers to New York-based ones,” Schuster said. “So, we’re luring a new capital that wasn’t necessarily there a year ago. I think the next two months are going to be critical in seeing what happens because we’re going to see both the U.S. debt ceiling issue unfold and the rate hike maybe by the end of October.”

It’s abundantly clear that this fall is going to be critical for policymakers as they navigate through the political jungle. Market players who are watching from a distance can only sit back, hold fast and wait for a clear sign to fully re-engage the market.

Culled from the Commercial Observers | After Shock: How Brexit and Trump Have Impacted Commercial Real Estate

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