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Since the moment we left San Francisco, we have been on a nonstop adventure of new sights and experiences. Even with all of the amazing excursions and new places I’ve been able to see, my favorite part of this trip so far has been all of the time that I have been able to interact with the CHI Academy students. They are the most enthusiastic, happy and loving kids that I have ever gotten to spend time with. On the first day that we went to the school, Director James took us on a tour of all the classrooms to introduce ‘the visitors’. In most of the classes, James asked the students a simple question: “Who in this classroom likes to read?”. The enthusiasm with which they responded took me by surprise. The students’ hands shot up in a second, and they were clamoring out of their seats with huge smiles on their faces. The excitement that they showed about their education demonstrated exactly what kind of kids these students are. They are dedicated, curious, and very happy to be here. During the students’ break, we’re able to spend time talking and playing with them. Whenever I ask them what they hope to be when they grow up, I hear answers from doctors, scientists, pilots and even more accomplished professions. These answers display the drive that each of these students’ hold.

Not only are these students amazingly smart and determined, but also loving and considerate. Since our arrival at the school, the kids have adopted us into their regular playtime activities. We spend breaks skipping rope, dancing, playing hand clap games, thumb wrestling, and braiding hair. Almost anything we do is filled with excitement and joy. I have spent so much time smiling and laughing with these genuinely happy kids.

On Wednesday, we were able to make home visits to four student homes. These visits made the students’ happiness and state of mind even more amazing to me. The living conditions are incomparable to anything where I live. We visited one room homes that housed four to five-person families. Rooms that would even be considered small for a single bedroom, are serving as an entire house. Some students had to take public transportation, small vans called matatus, to school every day by themselves. Staying in school is often a daily struggle for them and it reminds me of how lucky I am to have such easy access to a quality education. It makes me realize how much I, and many other students in America, take for granted. We complain about homework, having to take school buses, and many other problems that would be considered insignificant here. Despite all of the obstacles of education, CHI Academy students come to school with smiles on their faces, ready to learn.

Overall, this trip has been everything I ever could have imagined and more. At least once a day, I find that I have to remind myself I’m in Kenya. This has been a travel dream of mine for so long and I am so thankful that I have been able to experience it in such an immersive and eye-opening way.

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Shenzhen Development Bank (SDB), the nation's first and only foreign investor-controlled lender, is seeking more branches across China after receiving a capital injection from the country's second largest insurer, Ping An, said Frank Newman, chairman and CEO of the bank, in an exclusive interview with China Daily.

"Opening new branches is our number one priority, because we found the bank's business could be well received in some cities where we haven't had presence so far," Newman said.

"The substantial capital addition from Ping An will move the bank up to a very strong capital position and put it in good shape to support future growth."

SDB spearheaded the public offerings of Chinese lenders in 1988. It has been in the limelight in the past few months because of an earlier announcement of a tie-up with Ping An Insurance Group, from which the bank expects to receive up to 10.7 billion yuan through issuing new shares to Ping An in a private placement and boost its capital adequacy ratio to above 10 percent from 8.62 percent at the end of June.

In the face of concerns over whether the deal with Ping An would finally get regulator's approval, Newman said he saw no major blocks for the deal at the present stage. The bank's previous potential deals with GE and major domestic steel maker Baosteel failed mainly because of the regulators' opposition.

Ping An Insurance Group, which now owns another banking subsidiary itself, has to fix the integration of Ping An bank and SDB in the next three years because regulators do not allow two banks to run parallel with each other within one financial institution.

"One possible solution could be SDB and Ping An Bank merged some time later within the three years," the chairman said, adding there were other options to proceed with the integration that might also be subject to regulators' instructions.

The Shenzhen-based mid-sized lender has seen its plan to increase its footprint nationwide hindered by capital constraint problems, as a result of which the bank hasn't opened any new branches in the past six years.

With capital injection from Ping An, SDB is set to step up its national expansion. In mid July, the bank announced it would open a new branch in Wuhan, Hubei province, this year, which could gain the bank a foothold in central China, a lucrative market it has long been interested in.

With an operation in 19 cities across the nation at present, the bank has set a rather solid footing in eastern and southern China, while western and central parts of the nation remained largely untapped.

Newman, the 67-year-old former deputy secretary of the US Treasury who came in as chairman of SDB four years ago, is credited together with his team for turning around the once debt-ridden lender, which has reported an 8 percent net profit growth in the first half and had maintained its non-performing loan ratio at a low level of 0.72 percent by the end of June.

In his vision, SDB, which has a tradition of doing business with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aims for the middle market as its primary source of customers.

"It is getting harder for banks to specialize in giant companies because there is a trend globally for these companies to bypass the banking system and issue their own commercial papers and corporate bonds," he said.

"Banks that are focusing on SMEs will be in a much better position because they will depend on the banking industry basically forever."

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City Maps 2Go, a popular offline map for iOS operating system based devices like iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad, is available for free for today. The app is otherwise costs $1.99 or Rs 100 approximately.

The map comes with lifetime free download, Wikipedia travel guide for world, and a guarantee to offer map of every place in the world. However Wikipedia travel guide is available for only one map for free, for all maps you need to pay some amount. The developers of the app claim that if there is a map missing for a place, it will be added immediately on request.

The offline maps do not need data connectivity post download and works with the inbuilt GPS of the device or with cell site information. This is different from cloud based mapping service like Google Map, which downloads the portion of the map from the server temporarily, for which you will need a data connection.

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We are having our 2nd Annual Monastery Teen Girls' Sleepover on Saturday, February 2nd to Sunday, February 3rd!

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We will watching movies, playing games, eating great food and of course praying together!  Here is a short schedule for the sleepover:

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So it’s time to design your dream living room. You’ve debated over what direction you want to take it. You’re leaning towards taking your living room in modern directions, but you’re still undecided. But we bet, by the time you’ve seen all 200+ of these gorgeous living room, you’ll be convinced that a modern living room design may be just what you need.

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Image: 186 Lighting Design Group – Gregg Mackell

This beautiful living room and dining room combination by Gregg Mackell features a number of popular modern design features. We have refurbished and pressure treated furniture- including this gorgeous dining room table. This room is spacious and airy. Light colored furniture contributes to the open space provided. A cream colored facade around the fireplace adds some interest without being too loud. There’s even a pool, though we don’t expect every living room to include one. A rug helps pull in the living room seating area.

Image: Mark English Architects, AIA

The great thing about a modern living room is that they can be minimalist, without feeling under utilized. Seated around a hearty, stone fireplace, this seating area offers dynamic contrast and comfortable seating. A black throw rug gives this living room a centering point.

Image: Tess Bethune Interiors

Offering comfortable seating and ample shelf space, this living room creates a gentle room filled with blues and whites and oak wood flooring.

Image: Window World S.A.

This spacious modular living room and dining room makes good use of the available space without feeling too spread out. Notice how the television and entertainment center not only provides entertainment but serves as a divider between both functions of this room.

Image: Watermark & Company

While the basic color scheme of this room is simple, with lots of whites and browns, this room is made into something special with dynamic pops of color. Bold reds and a multi-color rug help give this room some interest, while making the simple basic color scheme of this room stand out even more. By playing with contrast, this room is expanded beyond the basics.

Image: Jason Ball Interiors, LL

This dynamic design features comfortable seating and a cream colored wall. With a floral print seat, a black throw rug, and a few splashes of color, this living room is a comfortable, spacious space. Notice the art deco fixtures.

Image: Sarah Greenman

With a refurbished wood table and deep blues prevalent, this modern living room encapsulates the best of mid century cottage styles and modern sensibilities.

Image: C O N T E N T Architecture

A black and white floral rug adds an element of class to this contemporary living room. Notice the sleek designs present throughout the lamps, the chairs, and even the vases. The lines are clean, smooth and unbroken.

Image: Portico Design Group

Grays and reds provide a comfort, warm modern space. Notice the unobstructive fire place and the sleek shelf space. Plenty of lighting and open windows give this room space to grow.

Image: Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Working well with a small amount of space, this living room utilizes white brick fireplaces, mahogany furniture and subtle splashes of color. Notice how the use of a soft rose helps add interest and help keep this living room from feeling too repetitive.

Style for Any Space

Image: Gacek Design Group, Inc.

This blue heavy living room uses an eclectic mix of furniture to set the scene. Here we have an Edwardian chair, a mid century sofa, art deco fixtures, and beautiful glass topped tables.

Image: Mark Brand Architecture

The use of a rough hewn fireplace and contemporary furniture makes this spacious, modern living room something special to behold. A stone mosaic above a wide shelf adds color and artistic appeal to this space.

Image: DeForest Architects

Offering ample shelf space, this cozy living room is a book lover’s dream. Notice the heavy uses of browns and creams throughout this space. Mahogany or ebony can be wonderful furniture pieces for any living room, but especially those who adopt a more modern outlook.

Image: Causa Design Group

With clearly defined lined and art deco fixtures, this living room hails back to post modern sensibilities, with touches of early ’60s design features (evident in the recliners and geometric rugs). The overall color scheme is neutral, with bold splashes evident throughout the room, allowing for plenty of opportunity for customization.

Image: Daniella Villamil Interiors

With floral scarf curtains and furniture that gives a classic ’70s style a modern update, this living room is a definite conversation starter. Splashes of blue aid the eyes in a careful transition between the dining room and living room, helping this room feel spacious and open.

Image: Mark Brand Architecture

Cedar or pine flooring and furnishings can help give any room a clean, cottage style appeal. With a subdued color scheme, this room is spacious while still feeling cozy and warm.

Image: HMH Architecture + Interiors

A subtle color scheme and fireplace helps set the theme in this modular living room and dining room. Plenty of light is allowed to flow into our living room, which is rendered a comfortable, spacious space.

Image: Optimise Design

Lots of creams, whites and browns throughout this room give it a warm, comforting appeal. Notice the modular designs prevalent here, along with a subtle fireplace and pine flooring.

Image: Domiteaux + Baggett Architects, PLLC

This spacious floor plan manages to encompass multiple purposes without feeling too overwhelming. Notice the use of off white rugs to give certain sections of the room their own purpose without using blocky furniture or boundaries to make the distinctions between dining room, living room, and kitchen. There’s ample seating for guests, provided by gorgeous, post modern vinyl furniture in soft, cream shades.

Image: Shirley Meisels

A vintage, black Eames lounge chair helps to set the scene in this post modern space, using a variety of furniture styles to create a dynamic, eccentric space.

Vintage, Post Modern and Contemporary Fusions

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Each section of this room has its own identity and purpose, reinforced by rugs to to establish boundaries while still allowing this room to flow and easily transition between each section of this room. Ebony furnishings and an ebony colored fireplace reinforce this transition and contribute to a mature atmosphere.

Image: Design Transformations

This room utilizes subtle touches from Mediterranean design features. From a living room heavy with tans, golds and creams and design touches such as a stone brick fireplace, this living room is cozy and contemporary.

Image: Glynis Wood Interiors

This spacious living room adopts late ’60s furniture, a spacious fireplace, and wide french doors to create an open space ready for hosting.

Image: Eleven Interiors

With clean, clearly defined lines, a gray fireplace, a subtle color scheme, and post modern furniture, this living room is cozy while still maintaining a cool, modern vibe.

Image: CID Interieur

This very modern living room utilizes post modern furniture and unique touches, such as this dynamic art deco rug and a glass coffee table, to create a clean, sophisticated space.

Image: ASAP•house Inc – Studio Kiss

This cozy space utilizes cool, deep colors such as dark blues and browns, to create a dynamic modern space.

This eccentric living room uses dynamic pops of color and funky designs to create a space infused with character and personality. A refurbished wood coffee table and a pocket door add art deco appeal.

Image: Renewal Design-Build

With a soft color scheme heavy on the blues and grays and with furniture styles that hail back to a more classic era, this modern living room utilizes a few splashes of bolder colors to create a space open to any family style.

Image: John Maniscalco Architecture

A pair of Barcelona lounge chairs aren’t the only thing contributing to this living room’s special, sophisticated air. Notice the contrast between white and brown prevalent throughout this room. With a woven rug, we have a very subtle tropic air that hangs throughout this room, from clay vases to hardwood coffee and end tables.

Sophistication for the Modern Era

Image: Valerie DeRoy Interiors, LLC

An oak coffee table helps set the scene in this beautiful, modern living room. Classic furniture- note the lamp- provides a comfortable air.

Image: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Stark whites and warm, reburbished wood contribute towards a clean, contemporary look.

Image: Connie Anderson Photography

A carmel colored subway tile fireplace creates a unique look, akin to marble without the expense. It stands out, versus blending in to the rest of the wall. Post modern furniture utilizes clean lines to emphasive the strong contrasts throughout this room.

Image: Design First Interiors

Charcoal and ebony shades throughout this room, paired with a light birch floor, create an elegant contrast.

Image: McClellan Architects

A rosette rug, paired with a subtle, cool color scheme, especially stands out in this modern living room.

Image: Mark Brand Architecture

A polished sandstone fireplace adds an element of warmth to this cool, sophisticated living room.

Image: Daniella Villamil Interiors

This cool, dark living room benefits from funky light fixtures and a white shag rug, which plays off the mahogany flooring well.

Image: Hammer Architects

Edwardian style lounge chairs and a Persian rug give this spacious, living room and dining room a special flavor of its own. Sometimes, all it takes is some careful furniture planning and an eye for blending styles.

Image: Michelle Salz-Smith, ASID, CID @ Studio Surface

Splashes of orange and red interplaying throughout this art deco living room add a nice touch to what might otherwise be a simplistic room. Notice how the navy sofa plays well off of the curtains and the rug.

Image: Brunskill Design

With bold spurts of pink throughout this room, the clean modern lines prevalent throughout- from the lamp to the subtle in-wall fireplace, stand out even more because of this interplay.

Style for All Spaces

Image: Fredman Design Group

Soft gray tones help create a cool, relaxing living room. A mahogany tiered coffee table provides a simple, yet effective centerpiece. The furniture is timeless and comfortable.

Image: Corine Maggio Natural Designs

Bold colors and sharp contrast define this eccentric modern space. Notice the use of refurbished wood and shag carpeting.

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With gorgeous oak flooring and a glass topped coffee table, this living room may be small but it’s beautiful nonetheless. Note the flagstone fireplace and white shag rug.

Image: C O N T E N T Architecture

A brick facade and  ebony french doors aren’t the only things that contributes to this beautiful, spacious room. Tiled flooring and gorgeous maple furnishings throughout the room help this modern living room and dining room come into its own.

Image: 450 Architects, Inc.

This art deco living room benefits from leather lounge chairs and geometric designs throughout the room.

Image: Steinbomer, Bramwell & Vrazel Architects

With a fusion of brick and clean white walls, this living room is cozy and bold. Note the Eames lounge chair, a popular choice for many contemporary rooms, and the fireside library.

Image: Seven Custom Homes

Note how the L-shaped couch works well with the tiered coffee table, ensuring that no matter where you sit, there’s table real estate. A gray faux fur rug adds an element of contrast to this beautiful living room.

Image: Webb & Brown-Neaves

This modern living room adopts elements of Asian design features- from ornate upholstery to the decor itself.

Image: KuDa Photography

This gorgeous contemporary living room benefits from wide, spacious windows and a colorful array of leather seating.

Image: The Cavender Diary

This living room utilizes loud colors and funky decor to create a unique bachelor pad.

Contemporary Visions

Image: Ohashi Design Studio

This absolutely stunning living room benefits from a gorgeous view and plenty of light provided by glass walls- a popular fixture of contemporary living rooms.

Image: Koo de Kir

A matching portrait and rug not only adds a splash of color to this contemporary living room but contributes to this room’s theme.

Image: Connie Anderson Photography

Mahogany flooring and furniture help create a mature, contemporary space to be proud of.

Image: The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc

Creams, browns, and whites meld together to create an elegant, Spanish style contemporary room.

Image: Price Harrison

This ’60s style modern living room is something special in itself. From mahogany flooring, to geometric designs and a dynamic blending of colors, to even the curved egg style chairs themselves, the atmosphere is fantastic and we have a beautiful modern seating area.

Image: Gardner Mohr Architects LLC

This elegant living room utilizes teak and mahogany furnishings to contribute towards a beautiful, contemporary space.

Image: 2Scale Architects

With classic furniture from a variety of eras (notice that gorgeous china cupboard), this beautiful living room uses wood paneling on the wall and a handy shelf system to its advantage.

Image: Coop 15 Architecture

This amazing living room leads directly out to a beautiful outdoor dining room patio. The living room isn’t anything to scoff at- notice how that Persian rug pulls everything together, adorned with a glass topped coffee table.

Image: Boscolo Interior Design

With a simple, yet dynamic color scheme full of strong contrasts, this contemporary living room is a beautiful, mature space.

Image: HMH Architecture + Interiors

By pairing cool, charcoal walls with a maple floor, we’ve created a rich contemporary room that’s perfect for any penthouse.

Contemporary Style

Image: Destination Living

This elegant living room draws you in with its charming classical furniture and convinces you to stay a while with vibrant, art deco elements.

Image: Cynthia Prizant – Prizant Design, LLC

This beautiful contemporary living room utilizes a copper backsplash as an ingenious decor technique.

Image: Soelberg Industries

Overlooked by a stunning floral, spherical chandelier, this gorgeous living room makes the best of every element in this room, from glass coffee tables to a granite fireplace overlooked by a metal wall outfitting.

Image: De Mattei Construction

This spacious living room knows exactly how to draw the eye, from wide windows and a fabulous view, to spacious furniture and a beautiful mahogany coffee table.

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With a simple, yet contrast heavy color scheme, this contemporary living room is not only a comforting seating area but a sure-fire winner when it comes to entertaining.

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The best part about this beautiful modern living room not only rests in the maple furniture and support beams running throughout this room but in the spacious, absolutely gorgeous seating arrangements that make the best of a very open space.

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This patio living room and dining room takes full advantage of the great outdoors, while still managing to create a mature, beautiful space that works especially well either in or outside.

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With a gorgeous cobblestone fireplaces and oak flooring, this modern living room is elegant, yet simple.

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Notice how a single wall of blue plays well off of a primarily white color scheme. This living room is simplistic, clean, and aesthetically appealing.

High Ambitions and Spacious Spaces

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A faux fur rug completes this dynamic, primarily white living room, which is tied together with a white brick fireplace and vinyl furniture.

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Oak flooring and constrasting cotton sofas contribute towards a spacious, airy living room.

Sometimes, the dining room can be one of the most important areas to entertain in. Take this gorgeous dining room for instance. Featuring a mahogany table flanked by sleek vinyl chairs, it’s a contemporary powerhouse.

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Tied together with a Persian rug, this post modern living room is a work of art in itself.

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This industrial living room works well and it’s all thanks to tiled flooring and high valuted ceilings with ample lighting.

Image: James D. LaRue Architects

With classic furniture and a modular entertainment center, this living room is the perfect fusion between new and old.

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Wood planked flooring and a geometric rug help tie everything together in this beautiful contemporary living room. Notice the wood walling.

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Even though there isn’t a lot of room to spare in this modern living room, it’s still something special to behold. Notice how the very decor of this room plays well off of the two paintings hanging upon the wall- sometimes art can be the biggest element of your room.

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A floral backwall contributes towards this natural, spacious living room.

Style for Any Era

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Framed by wide windows and birch, this contemporary living room uses modular and even classic, timeless furniture to its advantage.

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This stellar post modern room takes a key from art deco designs (just look at that coffee table) to create a spacious, eye catching space.

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This modern living room works well with a small alloted space. Notice how the modular sofas frame that glass coffee table.

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A mahogany floor sets the scene in this beautiful modern living room. From a wood paneled fireplace to a white, minimalist sofa, this living room is gorgeous and ideal for entertaining.

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With art deco furniture- from vinyl chairs and a leather sofa, we have a classic, post modern living room. One of the best features of this living room, in fact, is the rug. It’s got personality, it’s unique, and it perfectly fits in with the art deco theme of this room.

Image: James D. LaRue Architects

With oak paneling throughout this room, it contrasts nicely with the rest of the room, from the white modular fireplace to the low seated sofa.

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A marble fireplace sets the tone for the rest of this living room. With art deco furniture, a glass coffee table  and geometric rug, it takes advantage of the strong lighting and spacious area.

Image: Simon Winstanley Architects

Unlike a lot of modern living room and dining room combinations, this room doesn’t so much as try to separate each element of the room as it accents the fact that this room is multi-purpose, which is a nice touch. Notice the warm color scheme, heavy on the charcoal and browns, and a nice use of refurbished wood throughout.

Image: Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

This urban living room uses lots of smooth curves and art deco elements to create a conversation inspiring living room that’s ideal for hosting.

Image: Gabriel Builders Inc.

This elegant living room uses gorgeous, Victorian style furniture and a spacious setting to create a beautiful, classic space. And here, it works very well. We have glossed, tile flooring, dry brushed walls, and absolutely stunning wrought iron fixtures to seal the deal.

The Future is Here

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Where do we begin with this fantastic modern living room? From a glass topped, drift wood coffee table to a woven rug, this living room is comfortable, yet dynamic.

Image: Robert Granoff

Through mid century modern designs and stark, white wall and furniture schemes, this room is definitely a conversation piece, something that it does very well, thanks to woven rugs, smooth and sleek lines, and furniture-as-art-pieces.

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With a soft, warm color scheme that relies heavily on whites, browns, and creams, this room is a comfortable entertaining area. Notice the spacious, airy atmosphere.

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Sometimes, even just a small splash of color can make a huge statement. Notice the pops of blue throughout this predominately white living room. The wide windows are paired perfectly with white, sheer curtains.

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This lower floor living room utilizes this room’s unique facets to its best advantage, creating a spacious, art museum in the home.

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One of the best features of this living room is this gorgeous oak dresser. Outfitted with iron fixtures, it fits in well with the rest of the living room.

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With oak flooring and a Persian rug, this living room is beautiful, while still using modern design features to its advantage- notice the sleek, curving chairs.

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An Eames red lounge chair sets the tone in this spacious contemporary living room, perfect for the modern bachelor.

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With a Noguchi coffee table and a Le Corbusier cowhide slingback chair, this modern living room adopts a cool, blue/green color scheme to create a comfortable, post modern space.

Image: Lauren Brandwein

This beautiful contemporary living room utilizes the amount of space available to its best advantage. Note the Noguchi coffee table and those sleek, charcoal sofas.

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A Persian rug ties this art deco living room together. Featuring handy shelves to display art work and a glass coffee table, this contemporary living room is a stunner and works well with the spacious, light filled space available to it.

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This spacious downstairs living room and duning room combination uses sleek lines, amble sky lighting, and bright colors to create a stunning, modern space. Notice the contrast between the living room and the dining room, using color to distinguish between each room’s function.

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This contemporary living room uses a light color scheme to its advantage. Notice the fireplace, which uses a dry painting technique to give it a look of its own. An L-shaped coffee table contributes to this room’s entertaining value. An oak buffet table provides storage space and an anchor for this living room to settle.


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Venezuela’s Military in the Hugo Chávez Era

In recent years President Hugo Chávez has become Washington’s ultimate Latin American nemesis, with the Venezuelan leader striving to bedevil the U.S. at every possible opportunity. While his rhetoric and flamboyant attitude might otherwise go unnoticed, Venezuela is an oil rich country and Chávez has used his “petro-dollars” to upgrade his nation’s military, mostly through the purchase of Russian-weaponry, and has implemented a foreign policy that is breathtaking in its sweep and novelty.

The latest confrontation between the two adversaries took place on September 11, 2008, when President Chávez expelled the U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, Patrick Duddy, in solidarity with Bolivia’s leader, Evo Morales, who had taken the same action shortly before. Nerves were further stressed among Washington officials when, as part of upcoming military exercises in the Caribbean, two supersonic Russian bombers landed in Venezuela to take part in scheduled maneuvers.

Due to the continuing rhetorical salvos being exchanged between Washington and Caracas, the Venezuelan military finds itself in an awkward position. Its unique position in the middle of the Chávez-Washington feud, denies it the possibility of a professional relationship with the U.S. Such a relationship, previously one of its most important, would provide it with military hardware, training, and invitations to Pentagon-sponsored ministerial gatherings, as well as attendance at the Fort Benning former School of the Americas, now known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC).

The Venezuela-Russia Relationship
For more than 5 years, President Chávez has been seeking the modernization of the Venezuelan Armed Forces (FAN). The military budget was increased by 46.04 percent from 2004 to 2006, positioning Venezuela atop the list of countries with the largest military investment in the region during that period. The Venezuelan armed forces have increased to nearly 129,150 members. The rearmament of the FAN can be seen as an evident move towards the reconstruction of the military potential of a country facing a threat from what the Venezuelan head of State calls the Asymmetrical War. Another part of Chávez’s strategy was the creation of a military reserve and a territorial guard in 2005, with an addition to the second section of the Organic Law of the Armed Forces (Ley Orgánica de las Fuerzas Armadas –LOFAN), clause which also increased the purchase of light weaponry, handing out approximately 2 million guns for street-to-street resistance in case the country came under attack.

The Caracas-Moscow relationship made international headlines in 2006 when Venezuela agreed to purchase military equipment for a total of approximately $3 billion from Russia (2.2 billion euros). Through this purchase, Venezuela acquired 24 Su-30MK2 multi-purpose fighters, 100,000 AK-103 rifles and more than 50 helicopters of various models. Chávez has been quoted by the Russian news agency Itar-Tass as saying that only a strong military “can stop the imperia [the United States], which threatens our democracy.”

In addition, the management of Russia’s Izhevsk Manufacturing plant has reported that it will build two factories in Venezuela to manufacture Kalashnikov rifle-type AK-103s and the corresponding ammunition. An August 15, 2007 United Press International article maintains that “the AK-47, like the old U.S. Army Jeep and the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, exemplifies a weapons system design that never grows old because it is virtually impossible to improve upon it”. The goal is to have both plants completed by 2010.

Russia, the Arms Supplier
During Chávez’s June 2007 trip to Moscow, the Venezuelan president ordered the purchase of five Russian submarines to increase the interception capacity of the Venezuelan Navy. According to the Russian news agency Interfax, Venezuela ordered five Varshavyanka-class submarines, also known as Kilo 636. Interfax explained that “the subs are powered with diesel fuel and equipped with six torpedo tubes, 18 torpedoes, 24 mines and eight surface-to-air missiles.”

Incoming reports estimate the purchase totaled anywhere from $1-3 billion. A July 9 2007 article by RusData Dialine-BizEkon News argued that the $3 billion sum is “closer to the mark because Russia will also have to build a submarine maintenance base in Venezuela, supply weapons and components, and train crews.” The article praised the Kilo’s power, describing it as a “silent killer” and explaining how it possesses “up-to-date Club-S cruise missiles which have a range of 7,500 nautical miles.” The report explained that “the single-screw Kilo-class submarines are among the most silent in the world because the screw rotates more slowly; and all of their equipment have special noise-reduction systems.”

While the most important pillar of the Russo-Venezuelan relationship is perhaps its military component, Moscow is attempting to bring both nations closer through other means as well. For example, Russian Vice Prime Minister Igor Sechin visited Venezuela and met with Chávez on September 16. Among the issues discussed, according to the Russian news agency Kommersant, was the possibility of partnerships between Russian oil companies (i.e. Gazprom, Lukoil) and Venezuela’s state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela SA. (PDVSA) Sechin, board chairman of state-controlled Rosneft, which is Russia’s largest oil company, declared during his trip that “it would be strange for Russia, which shares first place in global oil production with the Saudis, not to interact, say, with Venezuela, which holds fifth or sixth place.”

In July, Chávez declared that “if Russian armed forces would like to come to Venezuela, they will be welcomed warmly […] we will raise flags, beat drums and sing songs, because our allies will come.” Two months later, on Wednesday September 10, two Russian Tupolev Tu-160 bombers landed at Venezuela’s airfield “Libertador,” as part of the joint military war games that Caracas and Moscow have been holding in the last year. The Blackjacks, as NATO code-named for the long-range bombers, were expected to fly home on September 15, once the training mission is over. The bombers were escorted on their 13-hour flight to South America by a U.S. F-16 NATO fighter over Iceland, and over Norway, by two F-16s from the Norwegian Air Force, according to the Russian Air Force spokesman, Commander Vladimir Drik. The latter also mentioned that NATO has been monitoring Russian strategic bomber patrol flights. A Tupolev Tu-160 is capable of carrying 12 cruise missile Kh-55MS, code-named as AS-15 Kent. In another configuration is capable of carrying a 200kt nuclear warhead. The Russian Air Force Commander specified that the two bombers assigned to land in Venezuela were not carrying nuclear weapons at the time.

Geopolitics 2008
President Chávez is hoping to counter the United States influence in South America, by working to strengthen military ties with the prompt circumstance upon the arrival of the Russian bombers in Venezuela. On August 31, the Venezuelan leader acclaimed the rise of Russia as a super power, a status which has been pointedly underestimated for several years by the U.S. He stated that “Yankee hegemony is finished.” It is evident that the events that were scheduled to take place in the northern region of South America are part of a provocative new geopolitical game, in which old enemies –the U.S. and Russia– are showing off their war gear, but with a new Latin American participant churning the waters between the historical foes.

Enemy where?
As its arms’ purchases, it becomes important to analyze whether, Venezuela faces any external bona fide security threats, or if the Chávez government is becoming a growing threat for the stability of the region. To begin, without counting the Caribbean and Central American states, Venezuela borders three countries while extremely unlikely that any of the following scenarios would ever come to pass, the use of speculative war games can be a valuable and informative exercise.

    A small country led by a tough leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, Guyana traditionally keeps to itself and mostly focuses its foreign relations on its CARICOM English-speaking neighbors. If anything, Guyana has more domestic problems than any interest to pose a security threat to Venezuela. The former British colony is still celebrating the death of notorious gang-leader Rondell “Fineman” Rawlins. Rawlins was killed in a shootout in late August. He was regarded as Guyana’s most wanted fugitive since he went on the run in 2003; because he has been linked to 78 murders dating back to 2006, he had been tirelessly pursued.

    Venezuela had a small run-in with Guyana in 2007. According to the handful of details that are publicly known, (provided by Georgetown) during that November, a contingent of 36 Venezuelan armed military personnel, led by an unidentified general, “entered into Guyana’s territory” and proceeded to use military-type explosive devices to destroy two gold-mining dredges that allegedly were poaching on disputed Guyanese territory. According to the Guyanese side, the attack took place near Iguana Island on the Cuyuní River. It was never made clear whether the actions carried out by the Venezuelan unit were part of an initiative based on the discretion of the general in charge of the unit, or if the order rose through the chain-of-command up to Chávez.

    The history of the Venezuelan-Guyanese territorial dispute can be traced back to the 1900s, when Guyana was known as British Guiana and ruled by the United Kingdom. Caracas claims, pressed for implementation of sovereignty over two thirds of Guyana’s total land mass of 83,000 square miles, mainly in the sprawling timber and mineral-rich Essequibo region. In spite of the November 2007 incident, an all-out war between the two countries remains unthinkable, particularly as Guyana cannot realistically stand up against Venezuela without the fear of a major defeat. For his part, Chávez would not attack first as he does not want his country to be seen as the aggressor over a decidedly weaker state, but one with strong regional connections.

    Brazil, the Latin American Giant
    Venezuela and Brazil, due to geographic realities, would find it exceedingly difficult to enter into a conflict with each other. Their common border is in the heart of the Amazon jungle, making major logistical operations as well as the use of armor, all but impossible. In any extremely unlikely game plan, should a war break out, it would be characterized mostly by infantry-led guerrilla-style stealth operations featuring ambushes and artillery and aerial maneuvers, as needed. Quite literally, both navies would need to pass three countries, Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana (or France) just to reach each other’s territories.

    Aside from both striving to become South America’s newest military powerhouse, the countries are unlikely to engage in a confrontation, at least in this generation. Underscoring this point, both have carried out joint military exercises which can be interpreted as confidence-building measures. As recently as August 2008, Brazil and Venezuela executed Operation VENBRA 5, involving 260 soldiers from the FAB and 140 from the Venezuelan Air Force (ANV). This VENBRA operation featured joint training and simulation exercises to improve cooperation between both air forces in order to have the capacity to combat illicit aircraft flights. The exercises took place in the Venezuelan Bolivar and Brazilian Roraima border regions. In addition, the Venezuelan and Brazilian leaders joined together to set up the South American Defense Council, bringing the two countries closer in security and defense matters.

    Realistically, Colombia is the one regional country with which Venezuela could conceivably engage in an armed confrontation on a practical basis and with a reasonable expectation of victory on both sides. With the strong ties that President Álvaro Uribe has with the White House and the likely superiority in terms of the depth of experience and integration of technology by the Colombian armed forces makes Venezuela no easy match for Colombia. Nevertheless, the two countries came perilously close to military confrontation during the recent Ecuadorian crisis, when the Colombian Armed Forces bombed a secret FARC camp just within the Ecuadorian border. Chávez sent some of his tanks to Venezuela’s border with Colombia, as a sign of solidarity with his ally, Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa. These events resulted in major disclosures that came from several captured laptop computers, which fell into the hands of Colombian intelligence officers causing heightened tensions between the two countries. Accusations of ties between the Chávez’ administration and the leftist FARC brought on the worst diplomatic crisis involving the two countries in the last ten years, abruptly affecting Venezuela’s food marketplace and causing exchanges between Uribe and Chávez. In February, Chávez declared that, “lamentably in Colombia the oligarchy governs [..] it’s possible that the Colombian government could lend itself to a military action against Venezuela.” Despite the threatening signs, both leaders met on July 11 of this year in Paraguaná, Venezuela to put an end to the crisis. However, it is unknown how long this diplomatic peace arrangement between two such volatile figures will hold.

    When Venezuela announced that it would carry out joint military exercises with Russia in the Caribbean, Colombia’s reaction was predictable as well as immediate. On September 10, former Colombian Minister of Defense, Marta Lucía Ramírez, alleged that the joint military maneuvers between Russia and Venezuela could put at risk the region’s stability stating that, “Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are being relocated to Andean and Caribbean scenarios.” Her statement was based on Chávez’s strong reaction upon learning of the possibility of the installation of a U.S.-Colombian military base. The Venezuelan leader threatened to launch a strong military reaction if this option became a reality. The former government official added that her country should exhort the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) to take immediate action on this matter.

    Nevertheless, any form of conflict between Colombia and Venezuela seems all but impossible, due to the profound symbiotic relationship, which is both strategic and commercial, in which the two countries are involved. Among other factors, trade is a key link tying the two states together. Neither government can afford putting a multi-billion dollar trade partnership at risk. In addition, from a strictly security point of view, for decades Colombia has fought a domestic insurgency in the form of the FARC, ELN and the drug cartels. Most of its troops have been used for domestic operations, more than for protecting the country from external threats. If there were a war, Venezuela would have to be the instigator, but this would go against Chávez’ Bolivarian dreams of regional unity, and the fact that the regional organizations in which Venezuela is involved would hardly sanction it.

    The overall feeling is that South America is certainly en-route to a new arms race, as not only Venezuela, but also countries like Brazil and Chile are stepping up their arms purchases. The current security situation in the region will be one of the first tests for UNASUR and its recently created security agency, the Southern Defense Council (CSD), to see if they can control the situation and prevent unnecessary and potentially dangerous escalations from occurring.

Reality and Self-Perception, Chávez style
Hugo Chávez has almost made it a hobby to look for ways to embitter his country’s relationship with Washington, as well as that of any country that he perceives as allied to the U.S. or that differs from Venezuela in political ideology and points of view.

Chávez’s profound animosity for the current U.S. administration plays a key rule in the nature of the U.S.-Venezuela relationship. For starters, Chávez strives to end Washington’s interventions in the affairs of other countries through the application of either hard or soft power. In addition, Chávez’s pseudo-Marxist ideology, leftist rhetoric and his goal of a “21st Century Socialism” clashes with the U.S.’s highly conventional core belief in orthodox capitalism and its historical actions that make it play the role of the private sector’s chief apostle. Anti-Washington feelings were intensified by allegations that Washington supported the April 2002 coup against Chávez, removing him from office for approximately 48 hours. The fact that he managed to return to power, with the backing of most of the country’s population (as well as with the support of the country’s major military officers), gave Chávez the probably mistaken feeling that the citizens would support him irrespective of the path that he would lead them down.

On a number of occasions, Chávez has labeled U.S. President George W. Bush as “the devil” and lately addressed an audience of supporters where he referred to the U.S. administration as “Yankees de mierda,” in a speech that was being broadcast nationwide. This approach raised eyebrows and left no room for the application of protocol or the use of civility that a major political figure like Chávez would be expected to have.

The unfolding of Venezuela-Russian relations is an issue that will need to be more closely examined. It might be exceedingly unwise for Chávez to begin regarding Russia as a trustworthy ally. Venezuela has gone to great lengths to establish close ties with the Russian government, not only through military purchases involving billions of dollars, but also with diplomatic initiatives like recognizing the Georgian breakaway enclaves of South Ossetia. In the upcoming weeks, Chávez is scheduled to visit Russia once again, making this his sixth visit to that country, the second during this year. However, it remains to be seen how far Moscow will go in investing resources and efforts to protect its new beachhead in South America.


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Thursday, 6 August 2015

Makeup Revolution Slogan Palette Explicit Content Review

For those of you that don't know, Makeup Revolution is a brilliant brand that provide exceptional quality with the products they sell. Today were going to be talking about the Explicit Content Palette, it's a versatile palette complete with 36 eyeshadows - both matte and shimmery. There are mainly neutral eyeshadows however there are a few bright ones should you want to add a pop of colour to your look.

I own quite a few Makeup Revolution palettes and I can gladly say that I prefer to use them over many high-end brands as they are both affordable and the products never cease to amaze me! In regards to the packaging, thankfully the palette is appropriately sized so I can pop into my handbag if I need to touch my eyes at any point. It's also quite secure as my bag did suffer a few tumbles and none of the eyeshadows broke at all. I also quite like the slogan on the front, it differentiates it from other palettes!

Let's talk about what we all really want to know - is the pigmentation good? I've swatched all 36 eyeshadows so you can get a clear idea of just how good these are! The swatches are from the top row to the bottom row!

As you can see from the swatches, the quality and pigmentation of the eyeshadows is pretty amazing! A lot of them are quite soft and buttery touch which makes application all the more smoother! I have to say the second row is my favourite as it has a variation of colours! These are also very long-lasting even without a primer, they managed to stay on my eyes all day without fading and that is another thing, I find there is little-to-no fallout with these eyeshadows! I've included a photo below of a look I created with the palette.

Is the palette worth it then? Absolutely for the price you pay (£7.99) your getting 36 high quality eyeshadows that be can be utilised to create virtually any look! I would definitely suggest this palette for those who want a wide range of eyeshadows or who like to save a bit money as you really can't go wrong with the price!

Thank you for reading! Do you own this palette? What are you favourite shades? Do you own any other Makeup Revolution products? Let me know in the comments! There will be a link below if you want to buy the palette. Have a great day!

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Wednesday, 5 August 2015

5 Ways To Stay Positive

Positivity is hard to come by especially when your really not feeling in the mood or you've had a really bad day. I thought it would be a great idea to share with you some things I find can really cheer you up or add a spring to your step!

     1. Start the day with your favourite music

Nothing beats waking up to your favourite song or melody. Set it as your ringtone for your alarm so when you wake up you feel much more energetic and happier than what you would usually feel when you wake up.

     2. Make a Positivity Poster/Collage

Get a piece of A3 paper and stick all the images/quotes on it that encourage you and make you feel happy. I would advise putting it above your bed or somewhere you often look so when your not in the mood you can take a quick glance at it and be reminded of happy things!

     3. Smile at someone

Most people underestimate how much a smile can do for someone. Remember smiles are contagious and brighten up anyones day. Smiling even when you don't feel like it can really enhance your mood and get rid of all that negativity inside of you.

    4. Set an inspirational/motivational image as your background/lock screen on your phone

In this day and age, most of us spend a good amount of time checking/playing on our phone. Wouldn't it be great to go on your phone after you've had a rough time and see a quote/image that truly inspires you and turns that frown upside down!

   5. Plug in your headphones and take a walk

Nature walks are one of my favourite things to do especially when I have music in my ears as it really lifts my mood. Some quiet time alone and strolling through the beauty of the outdoors can truly take away any worries/doubts/negativity you may have and it's also  exercise so why not?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post! I hope you got something out of it and may use one of these ideas next time your not in the best mood. I would love to hear some of the ways you keep positive, let me know in the comments and have a great day!

Monday, 3 August 2015

July Favourites

It's been a while since I done a favourites post but I have been using some amazing products which I really wanted to bring to your attention if you haven't seen them already! The majority of these products are summer essentials that have really made a difference for me!

  • MAC Strobe Cream £24.50 for 50ml
I got a sample of this cream whilst I was on holiday after the recent emphasis on strobing, this is a lovely lightweight cream that can be mixed into foundation to create a nice dewy look, used alone to give a subtle glow to the skin or you can use it as I do - I like to take a little bit and pat it onto the cheekbones to emphasise and highlight them. This product is quite pricy but I would definitely say a little goes a long way with this.

  • Green People Scent Free Sun Lotion £5 for 30ml
After having two encounters with nasty sunburn, I realised I really needed something to protect my skin from the sun. I received this product in my July Pink Parcel and I love it! It's non-greasy so it doesn't make my skin feel icky or oily. In addition to this it's 78% organic so I feel reassured that I am not putting any harsh chemicals on my skin.

  • Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion £3 for 250ml
This is a great product for those of you who want a summer glow but don't actually want to go out in the sun. With a gradual tanner, this product does not make for an overly fake tan and its lotion is very hydrating so this is perfect for when you come out of the shower. I haven't experienced any streaking with this either.

  • MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ £17 for 100ml
A must-have for those with dry skin. This refreshing mist provides hydration in these hot summer months where your skin starts to feel sweaty. I like to apply this before I put on my makeup as it tends to stick well with my foundation. It can also be applied after putting on all of your makeup to add a finishing touch.

  • MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in 'Kooky' £3
When it comes to lip shades I have an obsession for dark colours in particular purples despite it being summer. The great thing about these Lip Lacquers is that they are cheap, well pigmented and long lasting. I will definitely be doing a further in-depth review on this product and the rest of the range!

  • Zoeva 227 Luxe Soft Definer Brush £6.95
All I can say is this brush blends like a dream, it's perfect for blending out those transition/crease colours. Zoeva is one of those brands that remains affordable yet definitely supplies in quality. If your just starting out in makeup or can't afford to buy expensive makeup brushes then Zoeva is surely the way to go. I've also heard this is comparable to the MAC 217 brush.

Thank you for reading! I would love to know what you loved in the month of July and whether you discovered/rediscovered any amazing products! Let me know if any of these products are also one of your favourites! Have a lovely day!

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- Custom Machine Shop, hard chrome plating and grinding to maintain, re-manufacture hydraulic cylinders, pumps and valves.

Alberta North Petroleum Corp.

9212 108 St, Grande Prairie, AB

Cardlock, lubrication products, bulk fuel distributor for Shell Oil.

West Country Products Ltd

R.R.1, Grande Prairie, AB

Petroleum products sales.

Staples Business Depot

10160-108 St., Grande Prairie, AB

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Inaan Contracting Ltd.

11485-97 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB

Building materials(bricks, blocks, concrete products, etc) Member of : GP Construction Assoc./ GP Homebuilders Assoc.

Inland Concrete Limited

11334-91 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB

Concrete Supplier. Member of : GP Homebuilders Assoc.

Concrete Plus

9601-113th St., Grande Prairie, AB

Manufactures pre-cast concrete products(barriers, curbs, steps, shop sumps, etc) Constructs oilfield ballast block for weighing pipe, anchors for flare stacks.

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Lot #32 County Industrial Park, Grande Prairie, AB

Production of ready-mix concrete(in the truck) and sales of cisterns and septic tanks.

Speedpro Signs Plus

4 - 10530 - 117 AVE, Grande Prairie, AB

Retail print shop for signage and business printing needs.

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Book Review: The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

Pages: 273
Genre: Adult Fiction
Pub. Date: March 22, 2011
Source: My copy
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Goodreads says, "It’s the dubious distinction of thirty-year-old Willa Jackson to hail from a fine old Southern family of means that met with financial ruin generations ago. The Blue Ridge Madam—built by Willa’s great-great-grandfather during Walls of Water’s heyday, and once the town’s grandest home—has stood for years as a lonely monument to misfortune and scandal. And Willa herself has long strived to build a life beyond the brooding Jackson family shadow. No easy task in a town shaped by years of tradition and the well-marked boundaries of the haves and have-nots.  But Willa has lately learned that an old classmate—socialite do-gooder Paxton Osgood—of the very prominent Osgood family, has restored the Blue Ridge Madam to her former glory, with plans to open a top-flight inn. Maybe, at last, the troubled past can be laid to rest while something new and wonderful rises from its ashes. But what rises instead is a skeleton, found buried beneath the property’s lone peach tree, and certain to drag up dire consequences along with it."

Willa Jackson's family used to be one of the most prominent families in Walls of Water, North Carolina until one day their family experiences misfortune and scandal.  Unfortunately, they lost their house, The Blue Ridge Madam, which happens to be the largest and most grand house in town.  Many years later, Willa is trying to move with her life that is until Paxton Osgood, a socialite, contacts her since the Osgood family is renovating The Blue Ridge Madam.  Willa could care less about Paxton and the renovation until they find a skeleton buried in front of the house under the peach tree.  Since it involves Willa's ancestors, she reluctantly gets involved and befriends Paxton in the process as both girls try to find out the secrets that happened many years ago in Walls of Water.  Sarah Addison Allen's The Peach Keeper is a magical tale that completely swept me away.

This is the first novel I've read by Allen and I was extremely captivated.  I loved her writing style; it was delicious! I enjoyed being transported to Walls of Water and was taken back by the mystery.  Allen includes hints of magic throughout the novel which I wasn't expecting, but thoroughly enjoyed.  Thanks to Allen's talent as a writer, I couldn't have asked for a better book to read while vacationing at the beach.

The mystery in The Peach Keeper was engaging.  I liked all the twists and turns and how both Willa and Paxton's pasts were intertwined thanks to their grandmothers' friendships.  This was a nice touch by Allen and I enjoyed that aspect of the novel as they tried to uncover past family secrets.

If you are looking for a delightful read that has hints of magic, a great mystery, an unlikely friendship and a budding romance, you must check out The Peach Keeper this summer.  As for me, I am now a fan of Sarah Addison Allen and plan on checking out some of her other novels as well.

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  1. This is your first SAA?

    You must try Sugar Queen next.

  2. I've never heard of this one Christina, but it sounds really good! I kept wanting to call it "The Peace Keeper" though, I have no idea why. Love that cover too, it's so soft and pretty:)

  3. Yes! Sugar Queen is a must if you enjoy Sarah Allen Addison. SQ is my most favorite novel of hers. It is so charming and like all her books they make you so hungry.

  4. Yes! Sugar Queen is a must if you enjoy Sarah Allen Addison. SQ is my most favorite novel of hers. It is so charming and like all her books they make you so hungry.

  5. Oooh, what a pretty cover! I haven't read this author before, but I'll add this to my list. Sounds really good! :)

  6. This was my first book by Sarah Allen Addison. I really enjoyed it. Fab review. I like the touch of magic and the characters.

  7. Sarah Addison Allen is a fantastic author, I agree Sugar Queen is also my favourite of hers although Garden Spells is a close second! I can't wait to read this one though but I am having trouble finding it in the UK!

  8. Thanks for checking out my review, guys! I'll be sure to pick up Sugar Queen and Garden Spells. Thanks for the suggestions!

  9. Your review has me dying to read this as soon as possibl! Lucky I bought a copy not long ago :) it'll be my first of this author's as well, even though I own a couple of her other books too.

  10. Whilst I liked this book, it was actually my least favourite SAA! You have such a treat in store if you go back to read her earlier books!

  11. Wow! Another great book from my favorite author. Gosh what more can I ask for.

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The Hornbills of Malabar Hill, Mumbai

by Darshan Khatau
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This shows the adaptability of these 'urban hornbills' but also indicates a greater need to protect existing big and old trees in South Mumbai, which are traditionally used by hornbills and other cavity breeders for nesting.

It’s been over a year since the Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) decided to make their presence conspicuous in the Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, just as the peacocks of ‘Doongerwadi’ and the Raj Bhavan have made theirs for some time now.

These ‘urban hornbills’, as my friend and ace birder Shashank Dalvi calls them, are seen mostly at dawn and dusk flying around from tree to tree as they are mostly arboreal in nature.

The male has a larger casque on a dark bill and the culmen (the upper ridge of the bill) and mandible are yellowish. The eyes are red. Also, the bare skin around the eyes are dark. The female, has a more yellowish (and smaller) bill and reddish eye patch. Juveniles lack the casque, and the skin around the eyes is dull orange. Read more about the species on Hornbill Watch.

It all started with a couple of individuals, which then increased to 4 in a span of 3-4 months. Today the number stands at 10 and this could mean that they are successfully breeding in an urban area. I have recorded them having a dust bath, jousting, bill grappling, basking in the sun, feeding on ficus fruits and insects, even seeing them observing their reflection on darkened windows.

The call is a loud, distinctive and shrill similar to that of a black kite and can be heard throughout the day from the Hanging Garden Area to Raj Bhavan. There have been instances of sightings at the Cricket Club of India, Churchgate, Colaba area and even the Dadar Parsi Colony.

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About the author

Darshan Khatau

Darshan is an avid wildlife enthusiast who has has been mentored by K.M. Chinnappa and Dr. Ullas Karanth and has volunteered with the Center for Wildlife Studies (CWS) for close to 30 years.

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Spaghetti Carbonara

I’m approaching the revision period for my final exams. In doing so, I am discovering an intense ability to procrastinate. Turns out there are just questions in life that bother me more than  what was the cultural significance of Renaissance inventories. Like what the heck is going on with Brexit and Trump, sure, but also whether I’ll ever learn how to do perfect winged eye liner. Which shady character is the actual villain in series three of Broadchurch. The real life mystery of what exactly was going on with Hiddleswift last summer. How to make the perfect carbonara.

Spaghetti Carbonara

I love carbonara, but for years I have been making not-very-good ones and going along with it because it involved bacon, carbs and cheese and so could never be that bad. But then in New York last summer I had the ultimate fancy restaurant carbonara; one of those ones with an egg yolk on top to pierce and let flow down throughout the spaghetti. It showed me just how perfect a good carbonara could be and I knew I’d never be going to back to mildly scrambled versions. I would never claim this is a traditional version – I love the luxuriousness of the added cream too much – but it’s my favourite version and that is all I need. Maybe if I served it to Tom Hiddleston he’d explain everything?

Spaghetti Carbonara

Serves 1

  • 100g spaghetti
  • 3 rashers of streaky bacon
  • 2 egg yolks
  • splash of double cream
  • parmesan, to grate

Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Meanwhile, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and snip into 2cm pieces.

Mix the egg yolks with the double cream in a mug. When the spaghetti is done, remove 2tbsp of the cooking water and mix in with the egg and cream.

Drain the spaghetti and return to the warm saucepan. Add the egg and bacon and stir to coat the pasta evenly and create a sauce. Pour into a bowl and top with plenty of grated parmesan.

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Corbion launches the meat industry's first clean-label antimicrobial that rivals potassium sorbate for mold inhibition, even in applications most vulnerable to mold.  With consumer demand for meat snacks continuing its upward trajectory, marketers are introducing an increasing array of varieties and formats, including softer, high-moisture products. But those high-moisture meat snacks and pet treats are more susceptible to mold spoilage and also helps to control the Staphylococcus aureus outgrowth, and the traditional solution for dealing with that challenge - potassium sorbate - is turning off a growing number of label-conscious consumers. That is why Corbion has developed Verdad�Opti Powder XM10, a clean-label antimicrobial solution that is highly effective at inhibiting mold growth, in addition to providing pathogen protection and longer shelf life.

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Thursday, 14 March 2019

Bee Happy Giveaway

I over bought on my papers recently (I'm pretty sure no other papercrafter ever did that) so I decided to give some away and as it was the Dovecraft Bee Happy paper I decided to drop in a couple of bits and bobs from the same suite.

So if you fancy receiving a gift of the full 6 x 6 Bee Happy paper pack, a set of Bee Happy dies, a share of the three washi tapes in the suite, the coordinating rhinestones and a couple of other bits and pieces which will help you to recreate the two projects below then head to my Facebook page for details.

The tutorials for the box and card are live now on my You Tube channel along with details of the items up for grabs.

Thanks for dropping in.

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