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Dasar-dasar Objek JavaScript object

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Pada artikel ini, kita akan melihat beberapa hal mendasar dalam sintaks Javascript Objek dan meninjau kembali beberapa fitur JavaScript yang telah kita bahas pada bab sebelumnya .

Prasyarat: Mengetahui dasar komputer literasi, memahami tentang dasar HTML dan CSS, memahami dasar javascript (lihat First steps dan Building blocks).
Tujuan: Untuk memahami teori dasar tentang pemrograman berbasis objek, dan bagaimana hubungannya dengan Javascript dan bagaimana memulai bekerja menggunakan JavaScript objects.

Dasar Objek

Objek adalah kumpulan data yang saling berkaitan secara data maupun fungsionalitas (yang terdiri dari beberapa variabel dan fungsi yang disebut properti (properties) dan metode (method) ketika digunakan dalam objek).

Untuk memulainya, silakan salin file oojs.html, yang berisi tentang contoh kecil dari apa yang kita bahas. Kita akan menggunakan file ini sebagai dasar untuk mempelajari sintaks objek dasar. Saat  mempelajarinya anda harus memiliki developer tools JavaScript console.

Seperti banyak hal dalam JavaScript, membuat objek dimulai dengan mendefinisikan dan menginisialisasi beberapa variabel. Coba anda gunakan baris kode berikut pada kode JavaScript yang sudah ada dalam file, simpan lalu refresh:

const person = {};

Now open your browser's JavaScript console, enter person into it, and press Enter/Return. You should get a result similar to one of the below lines:

[object Object]
Object { }
{ }

Congratulations, you've just created your first object. Job done! But this is an empty object, so we can't really do much with it. Let's update the JavaScript object in our file to look like this:

const person = {
  name: ['Bob', 'Smith'],
  age: 32,
  gender: 'male',
  interests: ['music', 'skiing'],
  bio: function() {
    alert(this.name[0] + ' ' + this.name[1] + ' is ' + this.age + ' years old. He likes ' + this.interests[0] + ' and ' + this.interests[1] + '.');
  greeting: function() {
    alert('Hi! I\'m ' + this.name[0] + '.');

After saving and refreshing, try entering some of the following into the JavaScript console on your browser devtools:

You have now got some data and functionality inside your object, and are now able to access them with some nice simple syntax!

Note: If you are having trouble getting this to work, try comparing your code against our version — see oojs-finished.html (also see it running live). The live version will give you a blank screen, but that's OK — again, open your devtools and try typing in the above commands to see the object structure.

So what is going on here? Well, an object is made up of multiple members, each of which has a name (e.g. name and age above), and a value (e.g. ['Bob', 'Smith'] and 32). Each name/value pair must be separated by a comma, and the name and value in each case are separated by a colon. The syntax always follows this pattern:

const objectName = {
  member1Name: member1Value,
  member2Name: member2Value,
  member3Name: member3Value

The value of an object member can be pretty much anything — in our person object we've got a string, a number, two arrays, and two functions. The first four items are data items, and are referred to as the object's properties. The last two items are functions that allow the object to do something with that data, and are referred to as the object's methods.

An object like this is referred to as an object literal — we've literally written out the object contents as we've come to create it. This is in contrast to objects instantiated from classes, which we'll look at later on.

It is very common to create an object using an object literal when you want to transfer a series of structured, related data items in some manner, for example sending a request to the server to be put into a database. Sending a single object is much more efficient than sending several items individually, and it is easier to work with than an array, when you want to identify individual items by name.

Dot notation

Above, you accessed the object's properties and methods using dot notation. The object name (person) acts as the namespace — it must be entered first to access anything encapsulated inside the object. Next you write a dot, then the item you want to access — this can be the name of a simple property, an item of an array property, or a call to one of the object's methods, for example:

It is even possible to make the value of an object member another object. For example, try changing the name member from

name: ['Bob', 'Smith'],

name : {
  first: 'Bob',
  last: 'Smith'

Here we are effectively creating a sub-namespace. This sounds complex, but really it's not — to access these items you just need to chain the extra step onto the end with another dot. Try these in the JS console:

Important: At this point you'll also need to go through your method code and change any instances of

Otherwise your methods will no longer work.

Bracket notation

There is another way to access object properties — using bracket notation. Instead of using these:

You can use

This looks very similar to how you access the items in an array, and it is basically the same thing — instead of using an index number to select an item, you are using the name associated with each member's value. It is no wonder that objects are sometimes called associative arrays — they map strings to values in the same way that arrays map numbers to values.

Setting object members

So far we've only looked at retrieving (or getting) object members — you can also set (update) the value of object members by simply declaring the member you want to set (using dot or bracket notation), like this:

person.age = 45;
person['name']['last'] = 'Cratchit';

Try entering the above lines, and then getting the members again to see how they've changed, like so:

Setting members doesn't just stop at updating the values of existing properties and methods; you can also create completely new members. Try these in the JS console:

person['eyes'] = 'hazel';
person.farewell = function() { alert("Bye everybody!"); }

You can now test out your new members:

One useful aspect of bracket notation is that it can be used to set not only member values dynamically, but member names too. Let's say we wanted users to be able to store custom value types in their people data, by typing the member name and value into two text inputs. We could get those values like this:

let myDataName = nameInput.value;
let myDataValue = nameValue.value;

We could then add this new member name and value to the person object like this:

person[myDataName] = myDataValue;

To test this, try adding the following lines into your code, just below the closing curly brace of the person object:

let myDataName = 'height';
let myDataValue = '1.75m';
person[myDataName] = myDataValue;

Now try saving and refreshing, and entering the following into your text input:

Adding a property to an object using the method above isn't possible with dot notation, which can only accept a literal member name, not a variable value pointing to a name.

What is "this"?

You may have noticed something slightly strange in our methods. Look at this one for example:

greeting: function() {
  alert('Hi! I\'m ' + this.name.first + '.');

You are probably wondering what "this" is. The this keyword refers to the current object the code is being written inside — so in this case this is equivalent to person. So why not just write person instead? As you'll see in the Object-oriented JavaScript for beginners article, when we start creating constructors and so on, this is very useful — it always ensures that the correct values are used when a member's context changes (for example, two different person object instances may have different names, but we want to use their own name when saying their greeting).

Let's illustrate what we mean with a simplified pair of person objects:

const person1 = {
  name: 'Chris',
  greeting: function() {
    alert('Hi! I\'m ' + this.name + '.');

const person2 = {
  name: 'Deepti',
  greeting: function() {
    alert('Hi! I\'m ' + this.name + '.');

In this case, person1.greeting() outputs "Hi! I'm Chris."; person2.greeting() on the other hand outputs "Hi! I'm Deepti.", even though the method's code is exactly the same in each case. As we said earlier, this is equal to the object the code is inside — this isn't hugely useful when you are writing out object literals by hand, but it really comes into its own when you are dynamically generating objects (for example using constructors). It will all become clearer later on.

You've been using objects all along

As you've been going through these examples, you have probably been thinking that the dot notation you've been using is very familiar. That's because you've been using it throughout the course! Every time we've been working through an example that uses a built-in browser API or JavaScript object, we've been using objects, because such features are built using exactly the same kind of object structures that we've been looking at here, albeit more complex ones than in our own basic custom examples.

So when you used string methods like:

You were using a method available on an instance of the String class. Every time you create a string in your code, that string is automatically created as an instance of String, and therefore has several common methods and properties available on it.

When you accessed the document object model using lines like this:

const myDiv = document.createElement('div');
const myVideo = document.querySelector('video');

You were using methods available on an instance of the Document class. For each webpage loaded, an instance of Document is created, called document, which represents the entire page's structure, content, and other features such as its URL. Again, this means that it has several common methods and properties available on it.

The same is true of pretty much any other built-in object or API you've been using — Array, Math, and so on.

Note that built in objects and APIs don't always create object instances automatically. As an example, the Notifications API — which allows modern browsers to fire system notifications — requires you to instantiate a new object instance using the constructor for each notification you want to fire. Try entering the following into your JavaScript console:

const myNotification = new Notification('Hello!');

Again, we'll look at constructors in a later article.

Note: It is useful to think about the way objects communicate as message passing — when an object needs another object to perform some kind of action often it sends a message to another object via one of its methods, and waits for a response, which we know as a return value.

Test your skills!

You've reached the end of this article, but can you remember the most important information? You can find some further tests to verify that you've retained this information before you move on — see Test your skills: Object basics.

Congratulations, you've reached the end of our first JS objects article — you should now have a good idea of how to work with objects in JavaScript — including creating your own simple objects. You should also appreciate that objects are very useful as structures for storing related data and functionality — if you tried to keep track of all the properties and methods in our person object as separate variables and functions, it would be inefficient and frustrating, and we'd run the risk of clashing with other variables and functions that have the same names. Objects let us keep the information safely locked away in their own package, out of harm's way.

In the next article we'll start to look at object-oriented programming (OOP) theory, and how such techniques can be used in JavaScript.

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Naughty Dog is delaying their latest AAA title, The Last of Us Part II, just as the game is reportedly about finished aside from some last-minute polishing. A 29 May release date was expected, however, due to coronavirus complications, it has been delayed indefinitely.

“Even with us finishing the game, we were faced with the reality that due to logistics beyond our control, we couldn’t launch The Last of Us Part II to our satisfaction,” Naughty Dog says in a statement on Twitter.

“We want to make sure everyone gets to play [it] around the same time, ensuring everything that we’re doing everything possible to preserve the best experience for everyone. This meant delaying the game until such a time where we can solve these logistic issues.”

The Last of Us Part II is one of Sony’s biggest titles for the PlayStation 4 and probably for the PlayStation 5, and is expected to sell millions of units – but as the game is delayed, it begs the question what Sony will do next. This isn’t the first time the virus has affected Sony’s plans either, as the company had to pull out of PAX East, where it was planning to give demo access to players.

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He also says that disappointed fans should look at this as another reason to take social distancing seriously.

With The Last of Us officially delayed, gamers are bracing themselves for further release dates pushed back for expected AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

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What is the difference between public, restricted, and private groups?

Public groups are listed around the site (searches, etc.) and viewable by anyone.

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Pasi Sahlberg, Finland’s education ambassador to the world, recently warned the British government that high-stakes testing would not improve student achievement and that choice would undermine equity.

Pasi’s excellent book “Finnish Lessons” has been translated into 15 languages.

Finnish education is the reverse of everything we do, yet their students excel on international tests.

When asked what advice he would give England’s education secretary, he said:

“‘I am afraid, Mr Secretary, that the evidence is clear. If you rely on prescription, testing and external control over schools, they are not likely to improve. The GCSE proposals are a step backwards’.”

Pasi was equally dismissive of the minister’s enthusiasm for academies (similar to our charters). He said:

“He is similarly dismissive about Gove’s enthusiasm for academies and free schools, largely modelled on those in Finland’s neighbour, Sweden. “In Sweden,” Sahlberg says, “everybody now agrees free schools were a mistake. The quality has not improved and equity has disappeared. If that is what Mr Gove wants, that is what he will get.”


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Tree Trimming

Trees near power lines can pose a threat to your electric service, your home, and even your health. Severe weather can cause tree limbs to break and fall on power lines, causing outages. These interruptions to your electric service are costly and inconvenient. When our crews are out trimming trees around power lines in your neighborhood, it is to minimize the potential effects of these storms and to ensure that your electric service is as reliable as possible.

Did you know…

  • 8 out of 10 power outages are caused by a tree on the power line.
  • Your tree could knock out power to hundreds of your friends and neighbors.
  • DES has a legal and moral responsibility to keep power on for all customers and to keep power lines clear of trees in order to continue providing safe and reliable service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is tree trimming necessary?

At Dickson Electric, we know that few things are more inconvenient to you than a power outage or more dangerous than a downed power line on your property. The purpose of tree trimming is to maintain a reliable electric system, reduce tree-related outages, and ensure public safety. Approximately 80 percent of power outages are caused by trees and limbs on power lines. High winds, ice, and decay are a few of the causes than can lead to fallen limbs which may damage power lines and result in long outages while costly repairs are made. By trimming trees and maintaining any and all vegetation within its easements, DES strives to prevent unnecessary and inconvenient outages and to continue fulfilling our goal of providing safe, reliable electric service to our 36,000 customers.

Can DES legally trim trees?

Yes. The court and legal system strongly support utilities’ rights to trim and remove trees or brush within and outside easements or right-of-ways for the purpose of maintaining a reliable electric system, reducing unnecessary outages, and ensuring public safety. According to DES Operating Policies and Procedures, DES has an obligation to maintain in our service areas proper clearance from any tree or plant growth within a fifteen-foot radius on either side of the center point of our distribution lines. DES policy is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated 65-23-106 which gives Public Utilities and Carriers the power to “use any right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of a system or systems, held by the state or any political subdivision thereof; provided, that the governing body of such political subdivision shall consent to such use [Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-23-106(8)].”

What method of trimming does DES use?

In order to provide safe, reliable, low-cost power to our customers, it is necessary for DES to trim and remove trees, limbs, vines, and brush from underneath our service lines. DES contracts with certified arborist ACRT to perform assessments prior to any line clearance. ACRT surveys DES power-line routes to identify areas which require clearing.

DES utilizes the following methods to achieve these goals:

  • Manual trimming
  • Bush hog mechanical removals
Who cleans up debris?

We work throughout the year to remove dangerous limbs from our power lines. Tree limbs that come into contact with the lines are the most common cause of power outages and can create serious safety issues.

  • Routine Trimming – Contractors for DES will remove tree limbs, etc. and after completion of work, make every effort to restore areas to their prior condition, if possible. Small debris will be left behind, as it is impractical to attempt to collect items that will degrade naturally in the environment. Customers may request ahead of time for the wood to be left for the property owner. To do so, simply call (615) 441-6343 to speak with an ACRT representative.
  • Emergency Trimming – Regardless of how aggressive a utility’s tree trimming program may be, storm damage related to trees and limbs will still occur. When tree debris is caused by a storm or emergency situation, DES does not remove it. Our crews must work quickly to restore power to all customers. Crews may need to cut broken and uprooted trees to make repairs to our lines, but it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove the tree debris.
Will DES remove trees if necessary?

There are some trees growing underneath or too close to electric lines that cannot be properly trimmed to maintain an acceptable appearance. There are others that may be decaying, dying, or storm-damaged, that have a high probability of falling onto high voltage electric lines or other critical components of the electric distribution system. In these cases, DES will remove the tree in question.

Can I be present when trees are trimmed?

Dickson Electric System will do everything within reason to accommodate such requests.

What can I do to help?

1. Understand why tree pruning is vital for reliable power for yourself and your neighbors.

2. Plan ahead before planting trees. Remember, by planting trees away from power lines, poles, and guy wires, you’ll ensure safe, natural growth and eliminate the need for extensive trimming. Even the most properly planted or carefully groomed tree may require trimming over the years to make certain that new growth doesn’t interfere with overhead power lines.

What if I don’t want Dickson Electric System or their contractors to trim my trees?

You may, at your own expense, hire a private contractor of your choosing to perform the work to DES specifications. Please call (615) 441-6343 to request that such arrangements be made.

How often will trees be pruned?

DES’ goal is to make one complete pass of our entire distribution system every four years. Trimming, removals, and spraying are scheduled to allow up to four years of growth without the potential of contact with lines. If needed, DES may apply these techniques at shorter intervals to maintain line clearances.

How can I report trees/limbs near or on a power line?

You may call DES at (615) 446-9051 if you are aware of a tree that is interfering with a power line or is in direct contact with one. Remember, never attempt to trim limbs that are near or touching power lines.

What if I have more questions?

For any other questions regarding tree-trimming, please call us at (615) 441-6343 or (615) 441-6344 Monday through Friday to speak with our ACRT Representatives. If crews are working, please don’t approach within 25 feet of a work site. This helps us to keep the work site as safe as possible.

I want to plant a tree on my property. What do I need to know?

At DES, we understand the value that trees add to your life. Trees can add to your property value, help cool or shade your home and neighborhood, break the cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. We encourage planting trees, but we stress the importance of carefully planning for the right tree in the right place. In order to ensure your trees see a long and healthy lifespan, we encourage people to follow The Arbor Day Foundation’s Right Tree Right Place program.

The Arbor Day Foundation encourages thoughtful practices that help preserve community trees while also serving a utility company’s customers.

The following drawing demonstrates effective planting, placing the right tree in the right place. Trees properly placed can lower line clearance costs for utility companies, reduce tree mortality, and result in healthier community forests.

Tall trees surrounding your home, such as maple, oak, pine and spruce, provide summer shade to lower cooling costs and keep out cold winter winds.

Medium trees, 40 feet or less in mature height, might include Washington Hawthorne and Golden Raintree, while smaller trees such as Redbud, Dogwood, and Crabapple are suitable for planting closer to utility lines, but should not be located within 15 feet of a utility pole. When planting near utility lines, consider a 25 foot maximum mature height and 20 foot spread.

For a list of recommended tree species and distances for planting, contact our ACRT Representatives at (615) 441-6343.


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March 20, 2020 John A. Bischoff (JB) – 89 after a long illness. Predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn Christiano, brothers Myron and Fredrick Bischoff. JB is survived by his children Karen (Rick) Qualdieri, Cindy McCaffery (Randy Spinney), Lisa (Hans) Wittek, Pat McCaffery; Grandchildren Jill (Scott) Jones, Rich (Daniela) Qualdieri, Tammy (Sean) Luscher, Tracy McCaffery; Great grandchildren Gavin, Ella, Gianni, Milena, Sadie, and Avery. Also, his furry buddy, Lucky; Several nieces and nephews. JB loved tinkering around his house, the Bills and Yankees, and he enjoyed a “good breakfast.” The family wishes to thank the staff at the Brightonian for the loving care John received, as well as Lifetime Hospice for their compassion. Funeral services private; a memorial will be held at a later date.
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The most cost-effective and simplistic cyberattack in space, one with the intent to bring down a targeted satellite, is likely to use an older satellite now viewed as space junk that still has fuel and can respond to communications. Hackers could then use that satellite to ram or force targeted space assets out of orbit. The benefits for the attacker are numerous.

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Suppression of brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Homoptera: Delphacidae), by Beauveria bassiana (Deuteromycotina) and Buprofezin

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Different rates of dry mycelium of the entomogenous fungus Beauveria bassiana and suspensions of conidia of B. bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, and M. flavoviride var. minus were evaluated for the suppression of populations of the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens, on rice in Korea. The dry mycelium was applied at rates equivalent to 200 and 2000 g/ha; the conidia at rates equivalent to 7.5 times 1012 conidia/ha (B. bassiana and M. anisopliae) and 4 times 1012 conidia/ha (M. flavoviride).

Significant control of the populations was achieved at 7 days and 22 days after application and up to harvest of the rice crop. Differences between treatments were present but not consistent, except for M. flavoviride which had significant more insects compared to most other fungal treatments at the 22 day interval. The fungi were re‐isolated from infected insects, except for M. flavoviride, which infected the brown planthopper, but did not sporulate on the host, which prevented secondary infections. The dry mycelium preparations of B. bassiana were as effective as the conidial sprays and should be evaluated for use in biological control of the brown planthopper in Korea.

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8+ | Allergen-free Meals

The Harper Dining Center has been renovated to bring daily big eight allergen- and gluten-free meals. Renovations of the 8+ allergen-free serving area at the Harper Dining Center allows us to serve allergen-free breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

The new 8+ serving station, offering top eight allergen- and gluten-free options, is located in the Harper Dining Center. Menus are available Monday – Sunday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

All menu items are served by Harper Dining Center staff members and do not contain:

  • gluten
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If students, parents, and/or visitors have questions, they should direct them to the Harper Dining Center staff members wearing purple pins. To view menu items at Harper Dining Center, or any other dining center, visit menu.unl.edu or download the UNL Dining Services Menu App.

All of our dining centers can help students with allergen- and gluten-free meal options. Ask for a member of the management team in any of our dining centers.


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Book Promotion or Monument to Self-Indulgence? You Decide.

The Light Never Lies at Jerry Sulla Park

The photo challenge this week is Monument. All kinds of word pairings popped into my head – Monument to Stupidity, Monument to Arrogance, Monument to Self-Indulgence. Let me linger for a moment on that last one. (Leave aside the fact that I can’t link the word monument with anything positive.)

Lately, I sense my blog tipping towards the above title. Blogging is definitely supposed to be about more than me tooting the one note song – look, look, my new book is out, look, look, my new book is out . . . the whole thing does have a nice ring to it but, of course, that’s not the point.

When I first started blogging I followed someone who was on the verge of self-publishing a first novel. I valued this blog because the blogger wrote not only about the process of getting a book out, but also about writing related activities. A life was shared on that blog. Then the book came out. Bang – the whole tone of the blog changed. It was all about buy my book. Every single post – no relief in sight. I gave the benefit of the doubt and hung around for about three months but the blog never returned to the interesting pre-self-published status. So, I quietly unfollowed and drifted away.

I understand that blogger’s dilemma better now, for sure. With two books out, reviews coming in and a blog tour wending its way through cyberspace there are lots of things for me to go on about when it comes to my new book. But I’m getting bored of it myself so can only imagine how others might feel.

DSC_0446Last night I did my last scheduled public appearance to promote the launch of The Light Never Lies. A lively book reading, meet and greet at the Port Alice Library. It was wonderful and at the same time, I’m so relieved to put that part of promotion behind me for the upcoming future.

I can’t promise that I won’t still be shouting out links to great posts about my book or re-blogging posts from the tour. I owe it to my hosts to give something back and if that means generating more traffic for their blogs via this site, I’ll just have to toot away on the horn a few more times. The beauty of putting this tour together myself was being able to appear on blogs I really love. Of course, I want to share those stops.

While that vein is open – pop over and take a look at the great way Gaele Hince at I Am Indeed puts together a book review. A whole promotion package all tied up with a bow. She’s a pro and well deserves her status as a top Amazon reviewer.

On other fronts, watch out for more posts on the location, location, location series – I’ve got a few great ones lined up. I’ve also got a post on the go to promote a book review blog I’ve been following. You can expect more reflection on the self-publishing journey as the dust of launching and promotion settles. And of course, grandmother updates, garden talks and wine out on the cliff deck.

Pete the Cat

As Pete the Cat would say – Groovy Man. It’s all good. Credit  to for this image. If my granddaughter Emma were here she could have drawn Pete for me. We’re all crazy about Pete the Cat.

Pete the Cat by Emma

24 comments on “Book Promotion or Monument to Self-Indulgence? You Decide.

  1. clareweiner says:

    Hi Francis, I love this post, and totally empathise… it is really hard to promote oneself/one’s own work and it has to be done, and how best to do it … and, to perceive how it comes over to readers! I’m doing an e-newsletter about production of The LabyrinthYear, and hopefully being interesting about a few other things…was thankful that this time I could add in stuff about the Opening Up to Indie Authors promotion at London Book Fair!

    • Thanks, Clare. The key to not getting bogged down in the one note song does seem to be a genuine interest in a bunch of things, an active life to draw on and remembering why people might spend their precious time reading a post or a newsletter in the first place. Add some value or pack it in. How is that for a short and sweet motto – LOL.

  2. When it comes to promoting your book, Francis, you were a class act and I never felt as though you were tooting your own horn.
    I can’t wait to read about the surprise pregnancy! Wow, thanks to Roy, for the enticing sneak peek. 🙂
    Enjoy your weekend!

  3. I am enjoying your blog tour posts and would never consider them to be self-indulgent. By the way, we recently were introduced to Pete the Cat, and he is a real favourite at our house, too!

    • Did Pete get upset? Oh no. He just kept doing his thing – I love Pete and think all his books provide such a positive approach to life for kids (and adults.) And thanks for the support. I do like to take the temperature of my readers now and then and see if they feel like crabs in a pot of hot water. Nice to know no one is boiling yet.

  4. Roy McCarthy says:

    I don’t think anyone can accuse you of boring us Francis. To the extent that your blog promotes your books it is very entertaining and instructive, well illustrated, lively. I’ve learnt a great deal about your part of the world together with lessons on publishing and promotion – those that work, those that don’t. You don’t want to go down the road of blogging what you imagine other people want. I honestly believe that if a writer enjoys the writing process then the reader will do likewise.

    • Your last line – if the writer enjoys the writing process then so will the reader – just sent my mind reeling. I started thinking about writers who love to write as opposed to those who approach it as a chore or can only write when they are in agony etc. Now. there might be some of that in all of us but overall, I love all aspects of the writing process (except marketing which doesn’t qualify as writing in anyway to me – though is necessary.) Maybe that love does make its way through. Thanks, Roy, for such a delicious insight.

      • clareweiner says:

        Mmm, I love to create and continue storytelling. I do not particularly love to tap the keys of my computer for long hours while the sun shines outside and the garden needs attention or have to forgo baking a cake for the family or entertaining or attending a social occasion – but then, I do get on with the writing, whatever, I don’t ‘procrastinate’ as some writers claim they do… so I suppose I love it in the way one loves raising one’s kids even if the daily task of that can be frustrating and short-term ‘going nowhere’! I love to communicate, is all, and to tell a story.

        • And that really seems to be the gist of it all – needing to tell that story no matter what and loving to do it – even though, moment to moment, it just might possibly seem a drag.

  5. Keep on tooting that horn, Fran!

  6. oldmainer says:

    I think of writing and publishing (although I have yet to publish) as the carrot and the stick.
    When you are trying so hard to birth the book, it is hard to remember that writing it is the carrot. A Quiglian quote.:)

  7. jackiemallon says:

    How about Monument Of Achievement? Toot your horn once in a while as contrary to the popular phrase, not everyone has a novel in them. You have a piece of work out there, with your name on it, and people are enjoying your art. A monumental congratulations! x

    • Thanks, Jackie. I had a mentor back in grad school who always told me – toot your own horn because if you don’t think your work is worth it, no one else will either. Wise words – up to a limit.

  8. Gwen Stephens says:

    Promoting is a fine line to walk, I’m sure. You need the exposure to get your work out there, but you don’t want to lose your current and potential readers with constant plugging. Since I love your writing voice, I enjoy reading anything you post, but I’ll bet that’s not the case with everyone. Your book is in my queue, Fran. I promise to post a review for my little readership once I’ve read it.

  9. ubecute says:

    Congratulations on following and fulfilling your dreams! It is Monumental an accomplishment and deserves to be shared 🙂

  10. We all go through phases and stages – it’s okay to *obsess, but you’re right…it’s okay as long as we don’t forget why people followed us in the first place.

    Nice post, Francis.

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BWWListens – Take Official Buffalo Wild Wings Survey

So, are you a regular at Buffalo Wild Wings and enjoy their food? Do you want to earn free $5 coupon or maybe 100% free food voucher so that you enjoy your next meal completely free? Well, yes, this is possible with the help of BWWlistens customer survey. is the official Buffalo Wild Wings Survey that any customer can take.

In this article, we will discuss how you as a customer can take BwwListens official survey and win rewards including free $5 Coupon and discounts on Wings. (The rewards keep on changing)

What is BWWListens Survey?

Every big company values its customers and try to satisfy them with their products. They all have a type of review system for the end users. Buffalo Wild Wings is a no difference here. The multi-billion dollars retail fast food unit has an official feedback survey called BWWListens.

These survey data are used for improving their service as well as their products. It becomes a useful tool for safeguarding customer interest as well.

In order to maintain quality and for keeping track of customer feedback Buffalo Wild Wings conducts an online survey which can be filled by any BWW customer provided he/she retains the memo with the 16 digits survey code in it.

Upon completion, the company offers free $5 coupons.

Let’s now understand How you can take part in this survey. Survey Requirements

In order to fill up the BWWListens and win $5 Coupon you need to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Have a receipt of your recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.
  • The receipt should consist of the 16 digits survey code.
  • The survey needs to be filled within 48 hours of your visit.
  • A device with an internet connection to fill up the survey.

Buffalo Wild Wings Survey Reward (Free $5 Coupon)

By filling out the survey you can easily win food coupons and gift cards. Do note that the prizes differ from time to time, so you may get a completely free meal while otherwise end up with nothing.

Your Buffalo Wild Wings receipt should come with a survey invitation. In that area, they will also mention the survey reward.

However, the most common rewards is a free $5 Discount Coupon that can be used on your next visit to the restaurant.

How to Take BWWListens Official Survey

In order to participate in the survey, you need to have the receipt of your last visit, so keep that carefully with you from next time. To take part in the Bwwlistens survey just follow the steps mentioned below

  • Open a browser from any device provided that it has an internet connection.
  • Type in the address bar, and hit enter.

  • You will be directed to the official BWW Listens survey page.
  • Note your 16-digit survey code at the bottom of your receipt.

  • Enter the 16-digit code into the box provided on the website. Only enter numbers. Do not enter any spaces or dashes.
  • Once you have entered you will be directed to next page with questions.
  • Answer the Buffalo Wild Wings survey questions. You will have to rate the quality of the Buffalo Wild Wings menu, Buffalo Wild Wings customer service and other questions about your experience at the restaurant.
  • Just answer those questions honestly. If you are worried about the reward, then let me tell you that they do not give rewards on the basis of your survey answers. Your answers should be completely honest and based on your own experience.

After you answer all questions just hit the next button. You have successfully filled up the survey. The lucky prize that you have won will be mentioned at the very last. If there are new rewards, it will be shown on the same page itself.

Important Terms and Condition of BWW Listens

  • To participate in BWW Listen customer satisfaction survey, you have to be a citizen of U.S.A.
  • You have to have a basic understanding of English, French or Spanish.
  • You must be 18+ to take part in the survey.

Win $5 Buffalo Wild Wings Coupon from Blazin Rewards App

Another sure method to win a $5 Coupon is by installing the official App of Buffalo Wild Wings. Just follow the given steps;

  1. Install the Blazin Rewards app from the Playstore.
  2. After installing the app, you can create your account by signing up using your email id.
  3. Once you log in, you can see an option to scan your receipt.
  4. All you need to do is Scan your Buffalo Wild Wings Receipt. $5 will be credited instantly to your rewards app.
  5. You can use the $5 coupon on your next visit.

All other details will be visible on the app itself. Just make sure to install the official app.

More About Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings (originally Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck hence the numeronym BW3) is an American casual dining restaurant and sports bar franchise in the United States, Canada, India, Mexico, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam which specializes in Buffalo wings and sauces.

As of June 2017, it had 1,238 locations (625 directly owned by the company, and 612 franchised locations) across all 50 U.S. states and DC. An alternate nickname in recent usage by the company is B-Dubs.

The chain is best known for Buffalo-style chicken wings along with over a dozen sauces, as well as a complement of other items such as chicken tenders and legs. The chain’s menu also features appetizers, burgers, tacos, salads, and desserts, along with beer, wine, and other beverages. They are known for their famous “Blazin Wing Challenge.”

They challenge customers to eat 12 of their hottest wings under six minutes. The winners receive a free T-shirt. The restaurants feature an open layout with a bar area and patio seating flanked by over 50 televisions and media screens. Starting in 2016, the new restaurants being built following a new type of layout that gives the guests the feeling as if they were actually in a sports stadium.

Final thoughts and Contact Information

You can contact BWW directly from the details given below;

Phone: 1-800-467-0047

So, this is all about BWWListens. If you enjoy Buffalo Wild Wings you should definitely take part in the survey as it helps the company a lot to improve their services. You can also earn a very good reward from this survey as well.

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Doctor Prescribes Disney Trips As Mental Health Treatment

Disney World Donald

Mental Health has become more serious and frequently discussed in recent years. People are taking it more seriously to work out things going on inside their minds and find peace within situations that occur in our lives. While our society is more aware of the benefits of positive mental health, they are seeking help. There is no shame in that! Taking care of your personal health is important. So if you are thinking about seeing a Doctor and getting help, do it. Get the help you need. You may even get a Disney trip prescribed! In fact, one Psychiatric is even prescribing trips to Disney World or Disneyland! That is a treatment plan I fully support.

These new treatment plans have been used by Dr. Sanders at Psychiatry Today, who has been prescribing patients week-long getaways to Disney Resorts as part of his treatment plans. His approach is based on “humans exposed to environments encompassing the patient with positivity and experiences that are enriching have changed the outlook for the patients.” I can see why he believes the positive atmosphere manufactured by Disney would help people gain joy and be uplifting while dealing with a hard time. They are the World’s Happiest and most Magical place for a reason. While this is just part of his treatment plan We will leave the treatment plans and real work to the professionals. This plan is completely optional and he still uses other methods for for treatment as well.

We have discussed why it’s important for Adult Only Disney trips and we even listed the stress-free, positive environment. See, we were on to something! So if you need a trip to unwind, have some pixie dust sprinkled in your life, it looks like Disney is the way to go. Doctors orders. Even if it is just Doctor Who.

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5 thoughts on “Doctor Prescribes Disney Trips As Mental Health Treatment

  1. my therapist would tell me to take a Disneyland trip (when it was feasible), watch a Disney movie, go to the Disney store, or listen to Disney music (when a trip wasn’t feasible)

  2. Sorry i have to laugh 😂 every time iv gone it was way too stressful and a disappointment. Just a money hungry place.

  3. My son’s psychiatrist wrote a prescription for a visit to Pixar headquarters about 5 years ago. We did submit it but it was more symbolic than realistic. He actually was invited for a personal tour but we couldn’t make the trip from Michigan to Northern California.

  4. Actually, just found it. It was from 2011. Pixar Training in Vancouver. Gosh, i wish i could upload the image. I’ve had it posted on my office bulletin board for 9 years. Awesome psychs exist.

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Nashville | Board Member Acquisition: Company, Candidate & Board Member Perspectives

Nashville | Board Member Acquisition: Company, Candidate & Board Member Perspectives

Having the right people around the boardroom table is a vitally important decision for any company. Directors must have the skills and experiences to align with a company’s long-term strategic direction and enable the board to advise management. Board member recruitment and selection is key!

How does a company recruit potential board members? Why is board service an important element of a portfolio career? Hear from experienced board members and leaders on the importance of board service, learn tips for landing a board position, and hear stories about what they wished that they knew then about board service that they know now!

This session will be beneficial to company leadership seeking board members and to those members and guests seeking board positions.

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Marc FortuneMarc Fortune
Co-Founder, PDA Nashville Chapter
Former CEO Century II and Director of Several Private Companies

Marc Fortune, one of the founders of the Nashville PDA, is a former CEO and public company director. He has led the formation of several private company boards and currently serves on four of them. He has served on numerous non profit boards and has chaired six.

Sharon EdwardsSharon Edwards
COO, Risk Strategies and Director, Audit
Committee Chair, and Executive Committee Member Reliant Bancorp, Inc.

Committee Chair and Executive committee member of Reliant Bancorp, Inc., a publicly traded financial institution. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for Watkins Associated Industries, a large privately held company.

Sharon is the Chief Operating Officer of Risk Strategies, a private equity backed national insurance brokerage and risk management firm. Prior to this role, Sharon served in numerous executive leadership positions responsible for strategy, operations, finance, large-scale acquisition integrations and system implementations with Willis Towers Watson PLC and with Arthur Andersen & Co. serving the Healthcare, Senior Living and Financial Services industries.

Sharon is a CPA, CGMA, and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. Sharon was selected by Business Insurance magazine as a “Women to Watch”, one of the Nashville Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” and Directors and Boards magazine as a “Director to Watch”. She is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Private Directors Association and Women Corporate Directors.

Greg HewittGreg Hewitt
Director and Financial Advisor
Axiom Wealth Management Group

Greg has served on 9 boards in his career. He currently serves on the board of Lincoln Industries, a private company. He also serves on the boards of the United Way of Williamson County, Ancient Lore Village, and The Private Directors Association in Nashville, Tennessee. He is prior Chairman of the Board for Heil Trailer International and Kalmar Rough Terrain Company. He has successfully transformed companies with global reach in diverse consumer and industrial markets. Today he lives in the Nashville area and loves helping the community, families, businesses, and professionals through his financial and wealth advisory practice and various boards and advisory projects.

Rita Johnson-MillsRita Johnson-Mills
CEO, Nightingale Partners, LLC and Independent Director, Chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Member of Investment Committee for Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.

Rita is a C-suite business to consumer health care executive and former business segment CEO for UnitedHealthcare and Centene Corporation. Rita has over 25 years of combined federal, state and private industry experience of which 15 years includes direct P&L accountability. Rita currently serves as CEO, Nightingale Partners LLC, a Washington, DC based Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund and Advisory Services Business dedicated to improving quality and reducing costs of health care by making investments in social determinants of health for vulnerable Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

Rita is a 2018 Director to Watch, a 2019 NACD Governance Fellow and a Women Inc. Magazine 2019 Most Influential Corporate Director. Rita is the recipient of numerous honors and accolades, including a 2017 Nashville Business Journal Most Admired CEO award honoree.

Art Rebrovick, JrArt Rebrovick, Jr
Founder, Nashville Management Group and Compass Executives and Lead Director, Synovus Bank

Art Rebrovick is the Founder of Nashville Management Group and Compass Executives, a management consulting group of C level executives who have worked with over 300 organizations since its founding in 2001.

Rebrovick started his career at his family’s business, Cutters Exchange, Inc., which sold equipment and supplies to the apparel and furniture manufacturing industries. The company grew to annual revenues of $50 million with 450 employees. In 1987 as President, he directed the sale of the majority of the firm to the Singer Company. He then served as vice president of Singer’s North American Industrial Operations. Rebrovick then served as president of Warner Street Company, a development firm for early stage companies.

Rebrovick, a Leadership Nashville alumnus, is past chair of the Maddox Fund, the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission, and the Dede Wallace Center. He is a co-founder and past president of Renewal House. In 2009, Art was recognized by the Junior League with the Paragon Award for Community Service.

Rebrovick is lead director at Synovus Bank of Nashville, past president of the Tennessee Turnaround Management Association, past president of the American Apparel Machinery Trade Association and a director of a Nashville project management company.

Art is a Nashville native, a graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy, and earned a Georgia Tech BS degree and a Vanderbilt MBA.

Art is married to Linda Eskind Rebrovick, who serves on the boards of HealthStream, Reliant Bank, and DC-based Guidehouse. They have two grown children: Leigh Rebrovick Malone, an Alabama graduate who is Corporate Sales Manager at Campaign Monitor, and Tripp Rebrovick, a Harvard graduate, with a PhD from Johns Hopkins, and is Director of the Harvard Debate Program.


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Landscape, poetry

Yew Trees

Taxus Baccata

Silhouettes ruling over their kin – Voluminous shadows breaking through the mist, Like abandoned ships cruising a woody sea. In isolation, defining their orbit – Interstellar black holes, consuming light, From a bleached-out sky.

Near immortality lends to the exit door of a church, A spirit more real than any Christian myth. The chapel is orientated around it, Deferring to a power and status as witness, To the folly of civilizations over five millennia.

The connection with eternal life doesn’t end there – Twisted, contorted boughs suggest internal pain, Imprint memento mori of undead beings – Hallucinations of Hydra, Gorgon and Frankenstein, Course through sticky sap like blood, Reddening the bark in winter.

For hundreds of years these knotted fibres defended this Isle, Bending over archers’ backs, straining against sinew, As volley after volley were released at the enemy, Whomever they were, whatever century, For these conflicts are like the gentle breath of summer, Through poisoned, pointed needles.

 Images and text © DJNorwood (in isolation) May 2020

Book reviews, Environment, Inspiration, Landscape, Photography and current affaires, Project reviews

Tribal Meditations

Simon Roberts’ atomised survey of Brexit Britain’s divided soul. A short review.

Merrie Albion, the new monograph by the photographer Simon Roberts is a timely publication delving into the social landscape of England. The work has been ten years in the making and was conceived, as much as these things can be, before the uncertainty of Brexit could taint the sea air or sour the national psyche. The pictures reveal a society of tribes, each imbued with their own laws (lores), engaging in the complex, hierarchical and habitual activities comprising our western society; rooted in a landscape rich in history, meaning and metaphor.

Merrie Albion

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Shoreham Air Show, West Sussex, 15 September 2007

Gatherings of people in grand and intimate scale could signify that contrary to popular sociological discourse, we are all ‘somewhere’ people despite issues of class, religion and social status. This ‘somewhere’ may not be a home in the domestic sense, but it is a shared space of social interaction, where the emphasis is on a communal sense of values and attitudes. Equally, the pictures allude to the hidden rifts between people of different class, social status and socio-economic background. In both senses, we are English when we look, sound and feel the same as our neighbour, whether they be daubed in face paint in anticipation of a Kiss concert, or donning Captain Beeny t-shirts in support of a comical parliamentary candidate.

Merrie Albion

Download Festival, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, 13 June 2008

The pictures appeal for their detail and scope. Each element is carefully stage-managed in an act of patient observation. We see ourselves in the reflected gaze of the curious professor, peering down over half-moon spectacles, smiling wryly. The stillness of the images and their resolution reward a forensic gaze. If this is a mirror held up to us, it is gilded and gaudy, depleted of sophistication, worn and artfully stressed.

More classic British wit is on show: the absurdity of a dunking in Dickensian costume; men and women in white coats at a county show (are coming to take me away, ha ha!), the authoritarian demarcation of the end of a tourist beach; a cat (belonging to a malevolent psychopath, perhaps?) sits innocently on a wall outside a weapons factory; ‘A warm welcome’ emblazoned against a fire damaged building, provides a lurid, ironic twist. This is a country suitably sanguine about its ability to cope with political fallout and economic turmoil. The pictures seem to solidify a sense of British resolve to face up to the least worst options available.

Merrie Albion

Broadstairs Dickens Festival, Isle of Thanet, 19 June 2008

As David Matless, one of the astute writers, academics and commentators included in the book says in apt English understatement, ‘There is much variety in Merrie Albion.’ It is this remarkable breadth that would habitually dilute a voice within a project, leading to unproductive cul-de-sacs and dead ends. Yet Roberts has elegantly navigated any danger of disconnect by being clear about his socio-geographic objectives and by opening the work up to collaboration from voices across the cultural spectrum and political sphere.

Merrie Albion

Beachy Head, Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex, 14 March 2017

He pictures his fellow country folk in circumstances of apparent free-will, when quiet passions, pastimes and affiliations float to the surface as if in subconscious reverie. But we need direction to navigate this complex terrain and it is the narration, both in the form of extended captions and other voices, which prove to be illuminating guides on this complicated but rewarding ten-year journey around the isle.

Author’s note: this review was written from a pdf kindly supplied by the publisher, Dewi Lewis. The book is available to buy online here.

All images ©Simon Roberts

Environment, Landscape, Stories

Fiction and the Field

A boy lies in a field in the sun, wondering how he got there.

The journey itself was unremarkable. He’d wanted to accompany his Dad on one of his quests for ‘buried treasure’ since the day he opened the shed door and a large thin, heavy object crashed behind it.

‘No harm done, son,’ said Dad, plugging in the headphones and twiddling the on dial until a faint but unmistakable whine could be heard through the nearest headphone.

J had dreamed many times of being Indiana Jones. Indiana James! Ha! He imagined being pursued by spear wielding tribesmen and having to use quick-wit and guile to stay alive. He knew it was an arcane, outmoded illusion (although he didn’t use those words, exactly). It was ‘uncool’ because his Dad started him on those 1980’s adventure movies. He also couldn’t help but love everything about them and had a Harrison Ford poster stuck with old blue-tack on the back of his bedroom door. It was a gift from Dad.

The skate park was where he normally hung out with Ed, his buddy and wingman on the hard, grey slopes just behind the local secondary school. J and Ed were in a race to master grinds after they both nailed ollies, kickflips and heelflips. Ed had broken his wrist on his first attempt and had spent the previous couple of weeks sulking on a bench, but at least that’s where Amy hung out. There was always an upside.

The last time J was face down in the dirt wasn’t on his board. He’d launched himself and his ancient hardtail mountain bike at full speed down Greenacre Hill, over some hastily harvested planks and attempted to glide gracefully over Roo, H and Charlie, clipping Charlie on the way down with his front wheel, swearing and feeling the warm tingle of blood as it leaked from his sweaty brow. The ground was equally as hard then as now. He’d have more of an audience today, if he had his bike and could be bothered to build a ramp, but he wondered whether even a light aircraft overshooting the nearby aerodrome would elicit much of a response from the field of foragers whose senses were entombed by the elemental tone of copper and bronze humming through their heads.

The loose change in J’s jeans pocket jabbed into his groin. He commando crawled along to the next clump of dried wheat stems, wondering why he’d seen so few insects lying as he had been for half a day, with his chin nuzzled into the chaff.

At least it wasn’t pissing down with rain.

A version of this image features in the latest edition of Landscape Photographer of the Year.

While Gary Barlow was accruing national treasure status and Grace Jones was hula hooping herself into the collective consciousness, I swam on the Neame with the Outdoor Swimming Society.

The suggestion was a dip under the light of the full moon, which in the event, was substituted by a longer swim in the late evening. The remainder of the night was spent within inches of leaping flames, in an attempt to simmer cold, thick blood back to liquidity.

Earlier on in the day I walked around the camp site in Fotheringhay, which aptly referenced Royalty on this Jubilee weekend, with the beheading of Mary Queen of Scots in 1587.  A local caravan club had booked the whole site for their exclusive use, so were curious about our intrusion.

I walked from flag to flag around the field photographing this corner of England which had momentarily become an eco estate for retirees.  A curious man wandered over after I’d photographed the last one, wanting to know about our group.  He later disappeared into a tent the size of a poly tunnel, guarded by life-size cardboard cut-outs of Beef-eaters.  We heard them partying – gently.  The music stopped before we had a chance to turn in.

I’m curious about this growing age group of retired people who will live, many in good health, beyond what we might call old age.

Behind the scenes

A corner of England

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Victorian meets industrial design in this striking London ground floor extension and basement featuring steel and glass doors.

 Nestled in one of London’s most desirable areas for families is this Victorian meets Industrial design property.

 The owners were keen to upgrade the look of their home and at the same time create enjoyable and functional spaces for the entire family.

Being so close to Battersea Power Station we looked to bring industrial elements and combine them with the property’s Victorian charm.

Semi Open-plan Kitchen, Diner, Living

In order to meet the Client’s brief the entire ground floor was opened up. However to help define each space large crittal-style partitions were introduced throughout the project.

These glass doors also helped create a visual separation between the more traditional reception and entrance at the front and the more modern extension at the rear.

To further emphasise the industrial look, dark tones and a heated micro-cement floor were introduced along with antique brass fittings in the kitchen cupboards and spotlights.

In the kitchen/dining areas, three floor-to-ceiling external double doors and a glass roof bring south-facing daylight into the main living area.

room for the kids to play

Half of the entire basement is dedicated to a playroom for the kids.

So as to make the space feel less like a basement, the entire space enjoys heigh ceilings and is naturally lit and ventilated by two external light wells.  In  addition a walk-on glass floor pierces through the back garden and floods the room with natural light.

Linking both levels is a bespoke steel and timber staircase. This element of the build features chunky treads and banquette steps for a more playful feel.

Victorian Meets Industrial Design

The overall result is a is a home that manages to seamlessly blend a Victorian and industrial design aesthetic whilst still working as a fully functioning family home.

Looking to bring some Victorian industrial design to your home?   Get in touch through our contacts page.

Don’t forget to look through our other projects!

Designed for Minale + Mann

Architect | Jenn Jammaers

Architectural Assistant | Andrew Healey

Interior Design | Alice B. Davies Interiors

Furniture | VEVES Furniture Design Mia Larden

Project Management  | Angus Reid Projects

Contractor | Joinery CBROS Construction

 Photography | Graham Atkins-Hughes


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Cisco DX80 – Video conferencing kit

MPN: CP-DX80-K9=

£1,568.53 (£1,568.53 excl. VAT)

( 82 in stock )

Shipping on Monday 03 August

Cisco DX80 – Video conferencing kit

  • Dedicated, always-on 1080p high-definition (HD) video communication system
  • Extensive Cisco unified communications telephony feature compatibility
  • 23-inch, 16:9 screen for an engaging experience during video calls and processing needs
  • Multi-touch touchscreen for an elegant and powerful user interface
  • High-quality audio system for speakerphone
  • The intelligent audio feature eliminates background noise
  • Cisco Extension Mobility supports multiple profiles, allowing hot-desking and shared workspaces
  • Native Cisco AnyConnect VPN makes connecting to the workplace from the home office quick and easy
SKU: DKW30755CVCONF Category: Tag: GTIN: 889349367674

Cisco DX80 is part of the DX Series desktop line within the Cisco portfolio of collaboration endpoints. It features an easy-to-use touchscreen with all commands onscreen. The DX80 offers everything you need to be productive in one sleek device that eliminates the need for an external monitor and an IP phone on the desk.

Main Specifications

Product Description Cisco DX80 – video conferencing kit
Device Type Video conferencing kit
Dimensions (WxDxH) 56.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 51.2 cm
Weight 7.1 kg
Display 23″1920 x 1080
Video Input Digital video camera
Audio Input Microphone
Audio Output Speaker(s)
Input Device Touch-screen
Networking Network adapter – Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet,Bluetooth 3.0 EDR,WiFi
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty

Additional information

Weight 10.380 kg
Dimensions 9.1 × 27.5 × 11.7 cm


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VA DME Interns ~ Intranet Communication (Beta)

Registration is by invitation only*  If Registered, [Login Here]

If you are a VSFS VA DME Intern then you will have received a username and password when  you were first added to the website.  It came with your Boot Camp training invitation).  The login and password are the same as the ones you used to view Intern Only Pages like the Boot Camp pages and other pages on blue navigation menu at page top.

The purpose of this intranet is to explore taking some communication off of slack channels so important posts, files, and information does not roll off into oblivion due to slack channel imposed limits on number of posts that remain visible.

Important Intranet Links:

* If you think you should have access, but don’t, send email to support@dmeinterns.org with subect [DME HELP] or See Help Desk to request invitation to the VA DME Intranet.  Be sure to include your correct email as used in the internship, and proof of your participation in the program.


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TBD1 Hwy 77 Other TX 78580

$ 6,217,604.00

The Caramacaro Ranch is a true sportsman’s paradise located in an area with deep historical roots where ranches don’t change hands very often. This rare offering has been in the family for well over 100 years and was once part of the Yturria Ranch. The ranch is surrounded by other large parcels including the Heath, Canelo, and King Ranches. Improvements include a main house, guest house, hunters camp area, pipe working pens, traps and holding pens, and network of ranch roads.

  • MLS #: 3326216

Basic Facts

Type: Status: Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3
Baths Full: 3 Lot size: 1779.000 acres Year built: 2008

Property Details

House On Property: 1
Square Foot Source: Multiple Dwelling
Foundation Details: Slab
Parcel Number: 58353, 58354, 58355
Subdivision Name: N/A

Property Features

Fireplace Features: Family Room
Utilities: Electricity on Property
Fence: Wire - Barb
Heating: Central Heat
Flooring: Concrete,Tile - Hard
Roof: Composition Shingle
Steps: See Agent
Laundry Facilities: See Agent
View: Fields,Pond
Sewer: Septic on Property
Creek: None
Water Source: Well On Property
Farm: Hunting Lease Potential,Recreational
Improvements: Fenced,Septic System,Utilities-Electric,Well - Private
Num Fireplaces: 1
Numof Wells: 3
Num Living: 2
Num Main Level Beds: 5
Numof Ponds: 5

View on map / Neighborhood

Location Details

Directions: 12 miles north of Raymondville on west side of Hwy 77 down a private road.
County Or Parish: Other
Middle Other: Raymondville
Sr High Other: Raymondville

DMTX Realty Group and its partners and associates have made every effort to obtain the information regarding these listings from sources deemed reliable. However, we cannot warrant the complete accuracy thereof subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice. DMTX Realty Group and its partners and associates believe all information presented on this website to be correct but assumes no legal responsibility for accuracy.

This property is located in and is currently listed for sale. This property is listed at $ 6,217,604.00. It has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. This property's ABOR MLS number is #3326216 and is listed for sale by .


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DMW Architects are a Chartered Dorset based practice covering all areas of the South.

We collaborate with private, commercial and public clients across a broad spectrum of sectors providing design solutions for projects of all scales.

Directors Sean Daly, Ryan Martin and Derek Williams formed the practice in 2013 having previously worked for notable practices including Richard Rogers, John Pardey and Western Design.

The practice is made up of 3 experienced Directors/Architects, a recently qualified Architect, a Technical Director, 2 Architectural Designers and an Architectural Technician.

We pride ourselves on maximising the potential for each site and strive to make each commission personal and unique. We have a rigorous approach to the design process which means we fully test ideas and seek to balance creative thinking with the practicalities of construction and cost. Clients are at the heart of what we do and we hope to translate their ideas into a vision which will provide a lasting legacy.

Architecture is not about a set of drawings, it is about the quality of design and how in turn this can be detailed and constructed elegantly, efficiently and affordably.

What We Do

Feasibility Studies
Concept Design
Detail Design
Landscape And Interior Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Tender Packages
Contract Administration
3D Visualisation
Model Making
Please contact us for free consultation

  • Sean Daly RIBA/ARB
  • Ryan Martin RIBA/ARB
  • Derek Williams RIBA/ARB
  • Mark Senior BSc (Hons)
    Technical Director
  • Nicole Dobbie BA (Hons) MArch
    Senior Designer
  • Mark Christopher
    Architectural Technologist
  • Adam Radwanski BA (Hons)
    Architectural Assistant
  • Jen Morrison RIBA/ARB
  • Charlotte Woodland BA (Hons)
    Architectural Designer


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Installing Bazel on Ubuntu

Supported Ubuntu Linux platforms:

  • 18.04 (LTS)
  • 16.04 (LTS)

Install Bazel on Ubuntu using one of the following methods:

Bazel comes with two completion scripts. After installing Bazel, you can:

Installing using binary installer

The binary installers are on Bazel’s GitHub releases page.

The installer contains the Bazel binary. Some additional libraries must also be installed for Bazel to work.

Step 1: Install required packages

First, install the prerequisites: pkg-config, zip, g++, zlib1g-dev, unzip, and python3.

sudo apt-get install pkg-config zip g++ zlib1g-dev unzip python3

Step 2: Download Bazel

Next, download the Bazel binary installer named bazel-<version> from the Bazel releases page on GitHub.

Step 3: Run the installer

Run the Bazel installer as follows:

chmod +x bazel-<version>
./bazel-<version> --user

The --user flag installs Bazel to the $HOME/bin directory on your system and sets the .bazelrc path to $HOME/.bazelrc. Use the --help command to see additional installation options.

Step 4: Set up your environment

If you ran the Bazel installer with the --user flag as above, the Bazel executable is installed in your $HOME/bin directory. It’s a good idea to add this directory to your default paths, as follows:

export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/bin"

You can also add this command to your ~/.bashrc file.

Using Bazel's APT repository

Step 1: Install the JDK (optional)

If you want to build Java code using Bazel, install a JDK:

# Ubuntu 16.04 (LTS) uses OpenJDK 8 by default:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk

# Ubuntu 18.04 (LTS) uses OpenJDK 11 by default:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-11-jdk

Step 2: Add Bazel distribution URI as a package source

Note: This is a one-time setup step.

echo "deb [arch=amd64] stable jdk1.8" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/bazel.list
sudo apt-get install curl
curl | sudo apt-key add -

If you want to install the testing version of Bazel, replace stable with testing.

Step 3: Install and update Bazel

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install bazel

Once installed, you can upgrade to a newer version of Bazel with the following command:

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade bazel


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The Bad File

The bad file contains records that were rejected, either by SQL*Loader or by the Oracle database. If you do not specify a bad file and there are rejected records, then SQL*Loader automatically creates one. It will have the same name as the data file, with a .bad extension. Some of the possible reasons for rejection are discussed in the next sections.

Records Rejected by SQL*Loader

Data file records are rejected by SQL*Loader when the input format is invalid. For example, if the second enclosure delimiter is missing, or if a delimited field exceeds its maximum length, then SQL*Loader rejects the record. Rejected records are placed in the bad file.

Records Rejected by Oracle Database During a SQL*Loader Operation

After a data file record is accepted for processing by SQL*Loader, it is sent to the database for insertion into a table as a row. If the database determines that the row is valid, then the row is inserted into the table. If the row is determined to be invalid, then the record is rejected and SQL*Loader puts it in the bad file. The row may be invalid, for example, because a key is not unique, because a required field is null, or because the field contains invalid data for the Oracle data type.

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What happened to blogging?: Part II

I admire folks like Laurie Kendrick…and Mike over at Aye Wonder.

Keeping up a blog isn’t easy. I think I just created too many and got overwhelmed. Then I guess I just forgot about them. I don’t think it was an overnight thing…just slowly but surely I just stopped.

I’m never at a loss for words. But I’m finding it odd that something I went after for about three years could just stop being a part of my weekly process. Somewhere in there work got in the way I’m sure, but it doesn’t take a lot to post something here, does it?

I look at the blog I used to have here and it makes me a little teary. I met so many interesting people. I laughed, sympathized, made a few friends, cried…became inspired. Now I’m left wondering whether or not to close this one up and start anew. Although since I have dropped off on writing, I don’t think I have many readers left anyway.

I’m thinking about Tumblr and Posterous. Maybe those are more my speed for now. In that span of three  years I’ve gone through illness, job descriptions changes and spiritual awakenings. A lot of which I’ve shared here. I don’t really know now where I’m headed, with this blog or in general. But 2010 has me inspired again and I want to continue writing. One place or another…

4 responses to this post.

  1. Tumblr and Posterous have speed good

  2. Nobody wants to indulge in any lengthy balls to the walls debate anymore.
    They just want to drop snide little soundbites..

    drive by bomb tossers they are.

  3. How ya doin lady ?

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August 2020 (Formerly May 2020) HDB BTO Sales Launch (Part 1) : Location Guide – Bukit Batok; Choa Chu Kang; Pasir Ris; Tampines; Tengah

Solid location options available for people who are living both in the east and west side of Singapore.

Note: HDB has announced that due to the “Circuit Breaker”, the HDB BTO May 2020 Sales Launch will now be offered in August 2020 instead.

Each year, couples looking to get their first HDB flat and families looking to upgrade to a bigger HDB flat would look forward in anticipation of the Build-To-Order (BTO) launches during the year.

During the February 2020 BTO launch, potential buyers had two locations to choose from – Sembawang and Toa Payoh. For the upcoming HDB BTO May 2020 Launch (this will now be offered in the August 2020 launch), a total of five different locations, situated in both the eastern and western parts of Singapore, are available for application. In total, there are 3,910 units are available.

Read Also: Complete Guide To Understanding And Applying Under HDB’s Open Booking Of Flats Option

Let’s start with mature estates.

#1 Pasir Ris – 1,070 units (2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room & 5-room)

Since 2011, Pasir Ris had not had a BTO launch. In fact, before 2011, new HDB flats have not been constructed in Pasir Ris for almost a decade. A quick drive through Pasir Ris would make you realised that most HDB flats in the estate have been built using bricks, which was the preferred building material during the 1980s and 1990s. What this means is that this BTO launch is likely to be heavily subscribed for many young couples who have grown up in Pasir Ris.

Conveniently situated within a 5 to 7-minute walk from Pasir Ris MRT and bus interchange, this location has the added advantage of being located beside Pasir Ris Park.

Pasir Ris is a fully developed town, which means that amenities such as schools, supermarkets, shopping malls and sports facilities will not be lacking. You can choose from 2-room, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room flats in this development, so this likely to appeal to both young couples, larger families and older Singaporeans looking to right-size.

#2 Tampines – 1,070 units (2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room & 5-room)

For those who are staying in the east but who are not in love with Pasir Ris, the BTO launch in Tampines could be a viable alternative to consider.

Firstly, it’s worth pointing that Tampines is a huge town with new BTO developments launching regularly. For this upcoming launch, the development site is situated close to Bedok Reservoir and also along the PIE. An overhead link bridge above the expressway connects you to Bedok, where you could enjoy a (long) walk to places like Bedok 85 market.

Within the Tampines vicinity, you would need to take a bus to bring you to Tampines MRT or Tampines West MRT stations for your regular commute to work each day. The location certainly isn’t the most convenient, but some people may prefer that it’s situated away from the busy town centre.

Read Also: Complete Guide To The New Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) For First-Time BTO & Resale Flat Buyers

There are three non-mature estates to choose from during the May 2020 BTO Launch.

#3 Choa Chu Kang – 570 units (2-room Flexi, 3-room and 4-room)

For those who are staying in the West, Choa Chu Kang is a popular town to be living in with an LRT system in place. While it’s technically still classified as a non-mature estate, the town is already well developed, with multiple malls, eateries, sports facilities and schools for residents to choose from.

The development is situated right beside ITE College West. Even though it’s a distance away from Choa Chu Kang MRT, it’s walking distance away from Teck Whye LRT, which you can use for your daily commute. The development is surrounded mainly by other HDB flats.

#4 Tengah – 1,040 units (2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room & 5-room)

For those who are unfamiliar with Tengah, it’s a new town which only saw its first BTO launch in November 2018. Tengah is also the first new town in Singapore for the past 22 years, since Punggol.

Similar to Punggol more than two decades ago, what this means is that you will not enjoy the amenities of a developed town when you first move in, as compared to most other towns in Singapore. On the flip side, once Tengah fulfils its potential, early homeowners will be able to enjoy capital appreciation as the town slowly matures, similar to Punggol a decade ago.

There isn’t much for us to comment. Being a new town, the development is surrounded mainly by other yet-to-be-built buildings. These include a proposed neighbourhood centre with an integrated polyclinic, a proposed park and a proposed hawker centre.

#5 Bukit Batok – 160 units (New: Assisted Living Flats)

The first of its kind, the first batch of assisted living flats will be introduced in Bukit Batok. These assisted-living flats are meant to serve Singapore seniors and will include additional services such as 24/7 emergency response and an on-site community manager to help facilitate social interaction and referral to care services for residents. There will also be communal spaces and facilities on each floor for residents to socialise.

While further details of the assisted living flats are to be released, what we do know is the location for this first batch of flats. Situated at Bukit Batok, this development is a short bus ride away from Bukit Gombak MRT Station. It’s also beside Le Quest Condo, which is a mixed development comprising of residential and commercial units.

Read Also: March 2020 HDB Policy Updates: Here’s An Overview Of All The Announcements And Who Will Be Affected By Them aims to provide interesting, bite-sized and relevant financial articles.

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Second, of the two observances in the Muslim religion, Eid al-Adha is the festival of sacrifice.

It marks the end of completion of Hajj, whereas Eid al-Fitr, which was in the end of June, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Both the Eids are celebrated by Muslims worldwide in the span of one year.

Coinciding with the Hajj with millions of people partake every year, Eid al-Adha’s significance comes from a tale centuries old.

This observance commemorates the story of Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son to God in order to demonstrate his dedication.
According to the sacred religious book of Islam- Quran, just when Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son Ismail, God replaced him with a lamb, which was sacrificied instead.

“This command from Allah SWT was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question. Therefore, Eid al-Adha means the festival of sacrifice,” states UK-based charity Muslim Aid.

This tale is as old as time, is common in Islam, Judasim and Christanity.
It has different versions in Quran, the Bible, and the Old Testament, reflecting common heritage of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

How are Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha different?
Being the two of the most celebrated festivals in the Islam religion, they are celebrated for opposite reasons.

Eid al-Fitr, which was celebrated from 4th June to 5th June this year, translates to mean “the feast of the breaking of the fast”
It marks the end of a month long fasting, known as Ramadan, which involves the practice of Muslims fasting during daylight hours.

Coinciding the completion of annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, [Eid al-Adha is being celebrated today| will be celebrated on 12th August] worldwide.
All able-bodied adults of Islamic religion are expected to complete Hajj at least once in their lifetimes.

Since the festival of Eid al-Adha started with the concept of sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim, Muslims celebrate the festival by carrying out the ‘Qurbani’ (meaning:sacrifice) of animals like goat, sheep, cow or camel.

Separating it into three parts, traditionally, one third of it must go to the poor, one part to the neighbours or family friends and the last part is kept for the family to feast.
Dressed in fine clothes, celebrations happen with a big feast and exchange of gifts.
Not to forget, Eidi (meaning:gift) is given to the children of the house by the elders and relatives on both Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.

The feast!

No celebration is complete without mouth-watering meals!
Following the years old traditions, festival food is very particular for both the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Known as the ‘salty Eid’, Eid Al-Adha, the food is predominantly savoury, like biryani, Oruk, Tagine, and the animal sacrificed.
Eid al-Fitr, on the contrary is known as ‘sweet Eid’ with the famous vermicelli dessert known as ‘seviyan’.

Arabian pastries called Ma’amoul are also relished during both Eid festivals, as well as at night during the holy month of Ramadan.

Often served in a cookie or ball shape, Ma’amoul are made using ingredients including dates and nuts.

That is the thing about festivals, sharing, love and food.

To everyone out there celebrating, Eid Mubarak

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