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Q: Correct Captcha behaviour on error I have a html submission form with a captcha at the bottom. Concerning security I was wondering:

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*If the captcha is entered wrong should I change the captcha image?

*If the captcha is entered correctly, but there is another error server side (like not valid form data) should I change the captcha image?
By what I know, I think 1. Should be true, and 2. should be false.
My logic is that if an AI tries to read the image it will get a list of possibilities. If the captcha is not reloaded, the malicious software will try from the most probable result to the less probable one, until it gets a hit. If the captcha is reloaded on the other hand, the malicious software will only get one chance to guess. Also I think big companies have the same approach. But I am not sure if my arguments are valid or not.
After some thought, I realized that if the captcha is entered wrong the captcha image should be changed. Not only because of some AI attack, but also because of the margin for human Error. Since the captchas have become increasingly harder even for humans, they could see it wrong and get frustrated why the site tells them to enter it again.

A: always remember to balance security with not making your users crazy. It seems to be the practice to change the image, but I wouldn't necessarily say that your server is more immensely more secure by having that feature. Since it's a form, it's be assumed that you're concerned about the integrity of your data, therefore you need to evaluate what is the amount of garbage data you are willing to tolerate for your needs. If it's critical that everything is correct use the highest security settings, whereas if it's not as important if a little bit of garbage get's in your DB, I would try to make your website more usable, and therefore not be as strict in the captcha's. Remember entering a 5 different captcha's will make people hate your site


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Codie Maile describes herself as an Army brat. Ten years ago, when her husband, also named Cody, decided to enlist in the Army, she knew even better than him what to expect. The moves, deployments, and stretching a budget.
She was ready for the adventure.
The couple now has a daughter, Kaleigh, 12, and son, Kane, 10. Cody is a sergeant. He deployed to Iraq once in 2011. They have moved four times, and are currently stationed at Fort Campbell in Clarksville, Tennessee.
As Codie expected, the family often has to stretch their budget. Her family has found support through Operation Homefront's Holiday Meals for Military (HMFM) program and the Back-to-School Brigade (BTSB). She first got involved three years ago both as a volunteer and recipient when they were stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. Another military spouse she knew signed her up for BTSB and after seeing how much work there was to be done, Codie also began volunteering. As the children grew older, volunteering at Operation Homefront (OH) events became a family affair.
"I wanted to be able to help and give back if I was also getting something," Codie said. "My husband is there by my side and we are all doing something productive together and it brings us together."
On July 30, the family was back, both as volunteers and recipients for the BTSB event held in Clarksville in partnership with CSX Pride in Service. The event was modified to adhere to restrictions and protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers distributed 400 backpacks to military children.
"It's been a huge help to us," Codie said. "A blessing. My kids' birthdays are both in August so it can be a really stressful month. I didn't have to buy their school supplies and especially as they got older and their school supply list got larger. It is definitely helpful because I was able to give my kids better birthdays."
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OTTAWA – The federal government announced details of its first Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy (CPRS) – a national poverty plan that civil society, the United Nations, and people with lived experience have long called for.
Canada Without Poverty (CWP), a national anti-poverty and human rights organization, welcomes the launch of the CPRS as a hallmark moment for the country, and calls for the strategy to serve as a platform for the development of significantly stronger anti-poverty measures, policies, and programs. Nearly five million people in Canada currently live in poverty, with over four million people living in food insecure households, including over one million children, and three million households living in core housing need. Census data from 2016 also shows that poverty is on the rise for seniors.
"The release of this strategy is the realization of tireless work on the part of Canada's strong anti-poverty movement and, though it does not allocate new funding, it provides a solid starting point for our ongoing work," said Leilani Farha, Executive Director of CWP.
The CPRS outlines measures taken by the government over the past few years, including the development of the Canada Child Benefit and improvement of the Guaranteed Income Supplement, as well as the launch of the National Housing Strategy. The strategy also indicates the creation of the first Official Poverty Line based on the Market Basket Measure, as well as the development of an independent National Advisory Council on Poverty as an accountability mechanism, and outlines plans to publish data on poverty annually.
"Unfortunately, the CPRS does not introduce any significant new programs to address our disproportionately high rates of poverty in Canada, relying instead on the programs this government has released since 2015," said Ms Farha.
The strategy provides targets and timelines for poverty reduction, including reducing poverty by 20% by 2020 and 50% by 2030. Canada, along with most other countries, have signed on to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the first of which calls for the eradication of poverty by 2030, though sub-targets call for a minimum of "at least" 50% reduction by the deadline. The strategy makes reference to Canada's human rights obligations, as well as the SDGs, though a dedicated human rights approach is not used.
"We are excited that Canada is starting to recognize its economic and social rights obligations by taking federal leadership on the elimination of poverty, something United Nations bodies have long pushed the government to do," said CWP's Deputy Director, Harriett McLachlan.
The CPRS also indicates that the government will implement a Poverty Reduction Act, legislating the targets and timelines for the strategy, as well as the Advisory Council, a key ask of the Dignity for All campaign, which CWP co-leads with Citizens for Public Justice.
"For decades, we never would have expected a federal anti-poverty strategy – and certainly not one that referenced human rights. Though this strategy is not to the standard we were hoping for, this is a moment to be celebrated," continued Ms. McLachlan.


Katie Holmes was spotted on the streets of New York City with a sparkly gold band on that all-important finger.
So, are congratulations in order for the former Dawson's Creek star?
For a few years now, Holmes, Tom Cruise's ex-wife has been rumored to be dating Annie star Jamie Foxx, but these rumors heightened again when the two of them were spotted holding hands and playing footsies.
The photo, which offered a rare-glimpse of the couple's hidden romance, was snapped by a paparazzi last February, but it was only leaked online a few weeks later. It then got published by Us Weekly in March.
Despite the constant denial of the two stars, many people still believe that they are going out together. They may even be engaged to each other already.
Just this Monday, Holmes was spotted strolling along Soho wearing a black and white dress with wet hair. The Woman in Gold actress appeared to be in a hurry. She was holding a cup of coffee from Le Pain Quotidien with her left hand putting the ring in clear view for everyone to see.
An insider close to the couple revealed to People magazine that Holmes had been visiting Foxx "often" at his home and that they "spend hours together" at a time.
"Jamie and Katie are friends and have been for a long time. They are two adults who are attractive and single, and so apparently conclusions will be drawn," the source adds.
Well, it looks like we won't be hearing wedding bells ringing anytime soon…or will we?


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Lizard Lifeboat Station : The RNLI Estates manager explains in this video by the Institution of Civil Engineers the challenges of building the new Lizard Lifeboat Station.
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The Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall has one of the most remote and treacherous coastlines in the UK making the Lizard lifeboat station one of the most important lifeboat stations in the country.
The station's design had to safeguard the environment and re-use as much existing structure as possible. Set at the base of a 45m cliff, a twin-engine Tamar class lifeboat sits ready for launch in the boathouse. When called out, it slides down a slipway into deep water.
The site is in a narrow cove at the base of a high cliff in an area where seas can be rough. The only access is along a narrow lane, through a small village, and then down a flight of 170 steps. The engineers had to allow for bad weather and sea conditions while scheduling work. They also had to work around currents and tides.
The team needed a stable platform for both land and marine work. The beach couldn't be used as it was above water and dangerous during storms.
Instead, engineers used a jack-up barge for the project. A jack-up barge is a floating hull with legs that can be raised or lowered. It's pulled to the construction site with legs raised. They're then lowered and anchored into the sea bed to make a solid platform for construction work.
Plant and other materials came from Falmouth by sea – a 3-hour journey.
You can read more about the Lizard Lifeboat here.
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Ex-diplomat warns Switzerland about UN Security Council bid
Jenö Staehelin, seen here during his time as Swiss ambassador to the UN, has witnessed first hand the type of political pressure that can be exerted by superpowers. Keystone / Dorothea Mueller
Switzerland would subject itself to unwelcome political pressure should it get a seat on the UN Security Council, says a former Swiss ambassador to the UN. Jenö Staehelin doubts the small alpine nation could resist overtures from superpower states.
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"I am not a fan of running for the Security Council," he told the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper. Staehelin, now retired, was the first Swiss Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 2002 to 2004.
Since 2011, Switzerland has been campaigning to get a non-permanent council seat for 2023-2024. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis believes Switzerland could handle the responsibility if it is chosen in June 2022. He is convinced that "the benefits outweigh the risks".
But other people believe the move would compromise Switzerland's political neutrality. Staehelin believes Switzerland could maintain a broad neutral stance but is worried about the pressure powerful states could bring to bear at individual crunch votes by the Security Council.
How Switzerland has responded to online disinformation
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown just how disruptive the problem of "fake news" can become if left unchecked.
The experienced diplomat witnessed the pressure exerted by the United States on Chile and Mexico in the build up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. "It is naive to think you will not face tricky positions in these two years," Staehelin told the NZZ. "When you go on a trip, you don't just think about what will happen when the weather is good. But also, what you do if there is a thunderstorm."
Banking secrecy example
Switzerland buckled under the tax evasion storm unleashed by the US following the financial crisis. It led to banking secrecy being abolished. Staehelin views this as a salutary reminder of how vulnerable Switzerland could be to the will of a superpower.
"Based on my experience, I cannot assume that Switzerland would defy attempts to exert pressure during delicate situations and to stand up for its principles," he said.
He also fears that China could use the free trade deal to leverage favourable Security Council votes from Switzerland. And this could lead to uncomfortable political and social implications at home.
"You must be prepared for attempts to pressure by great powers on the international stage and for heated debates in Switzerland. Because foreign policy is domestic policy, even more so in our direct democracy," warns Staehelin.
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Swiss urge states to reject 'law of the strongest'
This content was published on Feb 26, 2018 Feb 26, 2018 Ignazio Cassis said states must reject a world where the "law of the strongest" prevails during his speech at the UN Human Rights Council.


On Friday 24th May 2019, Lamlash House makes no secret that it is hosting two events to celebrate the birth of Queen Victoria.
A private lunch and private dinner available to the public will be served in the Victorian Parlour of Lamlash House on this day to commemorate the birth of Queen Victoria in 1819.
The menus for these two events are currently being developed by our chef and will be found on this page shortly.
This event is limited to 10 for lunch and 10 for dinner and will be on a shared table basis.
Pre-booking is essential as an expression of interest at this stage.


Hurtigruten, the Norwegian explorer cruise company, has named its new ship MS Spitsbergen after the largest island in the Svalbard Archipelago where the company's founder, Richard With, first started explorer tourism in the Arctic.
The name was chosen following a competition in which more than 15,000 suggestions were submitted from all over the world.
Hurtigruten's CEO, Daniel Skjeldam, said today: "We find MS Spitsbergen to be a very appropriate name as it ties together our history and present-day Hurtigruten. As early as in 1896, Hurtigruten foun'er and tourism entrepreneur Richard With built a hotel in Spitsbergen and established 'The Sport route" with sailings from Hammerfest to Spitsbergen, operated by steamship DS Lofoten.
In a fast fast growing industry, MS Spitsbergen adds greater flexibility to Hurtigruten's global operations as the company now operates two ships offering guests unique nature and culture experiences around the poles as well as 11 ships along the Norwegian coast.
In the high North, Hurtigruten now offer voyages around Greenland and Iceland, as well as around Spitsbergen. In the extreme South, Hurtigruten sail guests from South America to the waters around Antarctica.
MS Spitsbergen will initially replace MS Midnatsol on Hurtigruten's traditional coastal route when she sails down to Antarctica in Autumn 2016. In future it is expected the new addition will alternate between the coastal route and polar expeditions.
The winner of the naming contest, who will be the captain's guest on a special sailing of MS Spitsbergen, was Erlend Baldersheim, 33, from the village of Baldersheim, close to Bergen.
The newest addition to the fleet will have a capacity of 320 guests and 180 berths. The guest area will offer stylish cabins and modern common areas, making it possible to experience the spectacular polar scenery in comfortable surroundings.


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It's #Launch Day for It Happened at Percé Rock!
June 6, 2021 Melanie 2 Comments
Welcome to #Launch Day for It Happened at Percé Rock!
I'm so excited to share #Launch Day for the third book in my It Happened series with you! It Happened at Percé Rock stars Melissa Scott, the youngest of the Scott siblings.
Isn't that a gorgeous cover? And look at the wee sausage dog on the back. Although another one joins him in the latter stages, he's the main canine star in this book. But that's a story for another day.
Beaches meets Born on the 4th of July
When Melissa Scott flees to the village of Percé, she's determined to leave her painful memories behind her.
Gareth Young, a soldier with the Canadian Forces, never got over losing his friend in the war in Afghanistan. Nowadays, he's happier in his own company than that of others, until she enters his life.
Despite her recent breakup and knowing rebound relationships don't work, Melissa falls head over feet for the handsome military man, only to discover he comes with enough baggage to fill an army cargo plane.
Will the couple be able to work through their issues and achieve a happy ending together?
Early readers' comments on It Happened at Percé Rock …
A book with so many twists and turns, with an ending that left me all warm inside.
After reading, I desperately wanted to visit Perce Rock in Canada!
The story is a powerful reminder that, just as in real life, the characters reap what they sow.
Good things come to those who do good—those who don't are rewarded in kind.
You can buy It Happened at Percé Rock from your favourite online retailer at books2read.com.
You can see Melanie's other books here, including the first two books of the It Happened series.
Everyone who leaves a comment will have their names put in a hat to win either a #mobi (Kindle) or #epub (Kobo, etc.) copy of It Happened at Percé Rock.
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Fireside chat with Sarah and Robert from A Shadow in the Past
March 20, 2019 Melanie 2 Comments
Today, I have the pleasure of not just one guest in the "hot seat" for a fireside chat, but two. Sarah Shand and Robert Robertson, from Melanie Robertson-King's novel, A Shadow in the Past, are with me here today.
Welcome to both of you. I have a selection of single malts, if you want something to drink, along with some chilled bubbly. If you prefer something non-alcoholic, I got in some Irn Bru. I believe that's Scotland's other national drink? The ice bucket is full. I have some lovely nibbles, too. Haggis in puff pastry, oatcakes with Isle of Mull or Strathdon Blue cheese (Sarah wrinkles her nose) and of course, shortbread.
Sarah: Pulls the tab on a tin of Irn Bru. "Thanks for inviting us. It's great to be here. And yes, Irn Bru has been referred to as Scotland's other national drink."
"So happy to host you. You're sure you don't want a glass of bubbly?"
Sarah: "Maybe after our interview. I like champagne but it goes straight to my head."
Robert: Chuckles. His golden brown eyes sparkle and a dimple forms in his cheek. "She's right. If you want to get any sense out of her, keep her on the Irn Bru. Otherwise, she'll babble on and you won't understand a single thing she says. I'm going to have a wee dram of Glen Garioch, though, if you don't mind."
"Of course not, do help yourself. Now have I heard this correctly, you two had a rather unusual first meeting?"
Sarah and Robert: Giggle. "You're right there."
Robert: "You tell it, Sarah. It sounds so much better when you do."
Sarah: Shifts in her chair. "You or your readers aren't going to believe this. I still don't." Reaches out and takes Robert's hand. "I'm a bit nervous."
"Don't be. Go on, then."
Sarah: "Okay. I had been at the stone circle on my parents' farm and the next thing I know, I'm waking up on a sofa at Weetshill mansion. The mansion is visible from the hill where the stone circle is but it's a couple of miles away. How I got from one place to the other, I don't know."
"That's not overly unusual."
Sarah: "This is where things get weird. When I was at the stone circle, the year was 2010. When I woke up on the sofa at Weetshill, I was back in 1886."
Takes a sip of bubbly and coughs.
Robert: "I heard a noise outside the front door so went to investigate. I found her passed out on the ground. At first I thought she was a laddie because she wore trousers. You can imagine my surprise when I discovered she was a lassie, and a rather pretty one at that."
Sarah: Blushes. "You say the sweetest things. I've never really thought of myself as that. Ordinary and some days it stretches to moderately attractive but never pretty."
"That is a most unusual meeting. So Robert, Weetshill mansion, it sounds like you're well-to-do. What do you do for a living?"
Robert: "I'm the Laird of Weetshill."
"So like Hector MacDonald in the television program Monarch of the Glen."
Robert: "I don't know what you mean."
Blushes and pats him on the knee. "I'm sorry. I forgot for a moment you're from the Victorian era."
Sarah: "I know what you mean. And Robert is nothing like Hector MacDonald. If you want to compare him to one of the characters in the show, I would say he's more like Archie."
Smiles. "I always liked Archie. Thought he was a handsome fellow. As are you, too, Robert."
Robert: Blushes. "Thank you."
Sarah: "He's so modest. That's one of the things I love about him." Reaching over and squeezing his hand.
Picks up the book and flips through it. "I'd like to ask you some more questions about your relationship."
Robert: Holds up his hand. "I have to stop you there, I'm afraid. We don't want to spoil it for Melanie's readers. We can't tell everything here because then they wouldn't buy the book and that would never do."
Traces her index finger over the cover. "Right, right, but you can't blame me for wanting to know. I love this cover. The artist has captured your essence beautifully, Sarah."
Sarah: "Actually, Melanie designed the cover. She did a brilliant job of portraying me. And you have to believe that because I'm not one to be 'out there' and now look at me. Not only did Melanie write the book, create this brilliant cover, she also created a book trailer."
"Trailer, like you see for advertising films."
Sarah: "Yes. Let's watch it."
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"It's amazing. The music adds an air of mystery and suspense."
Robert: "That is does."
Where can A Shadow in the Past be purchased?"
amazon (paperback and kindle)
and in paperback
There you have it, folks. The first in what I hope will be a number of fireside chats with characters from Melanie's books. I hope you enjoyed it.
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2nd edition of A Shadow in the Past is in the kindle and kobo stores
February 18, 2019 Melanie 3 Comments
Here it is all shiny and new! The 2nd edition of A Shadow in the Past.
Finally, the day has arrived where I can tell you the 2nd edition of A Shadow in the Past is available for purchase in the kindle and kobo stores!
When a contemporary teen is transported back in time to the Victorian era, she becomes A Shadow in the Past…
Nineteen-year-old Sarah Shand finds herself in Victorian Era Aberdeenshire, Scotland and has no idea how she got there. Her last memory is of being at the stone circle on the family farm in the year 2010.
Despite having difficulty coming to terms with her situation, Sarah quickly learns she must keep her true identity a secret. Still, she feels stifled by the Victorians' confining social practices, including arranged marriages between wealthy and influential families, and confronts them head only to suffer the consequences.
When Sarah realizes she has fallen in love with the handsome Laird of Weetshill, she faces an agonizing decision. Does she try to find her way back to 2010 or remain in the past with the man she loves?
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It's time for the November edition of Searching for Serenity!
December 3, 2018 Melanie 4 Comments
Let's play the November edition of
Searching for Serenity!
Where will we find her this time? You want to make sure you behave in here. There are at least four elves in the shelter. Two on the throne and two in the back corners.
Serenity and Roger visited this park area in It Happened on Dufferin Terrace. When they did, the throne was outdoors totally, not sheltered by three walls and a roof.
Serenity may not have visited here, but we frequently do for a bowl of their French Onion Soup. It's to die for! If you look out the window, you see the Christmas market across the street in the square and the Simons department store in the background.
If you were to turn 90 degrees to the right from where this picture was taken, you would see the Château Frontenac Hotel.
The street at the top of the staircase is Avenue St Denis. This is a place Serenity visits in It Happened on Dufferin Terrace.
It's quite the trek up all these stairs, especially in winter conditions. Obviously, it was something important that brought here here and up the wooden flight of steps.
So there you have it. A few more spottings of Serenity around Vieux-Québec.
Do you think you know these locations or why she's in them?
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#TellaFairyTaleDay
February 26, 2017 Melanie Leave a comment
#TellAFairyTaleDay!
Never heard of it before? Well, you can read more about it here. The stories can cover everything from Grimm to urban legends.
Scottish legends, myths, and mystery are found in A Shadow in the Past, so what better time to celebrate it?
Even the cover exudes fairytale mystery. Once upon a time…
cover by Aidana WillowRaven
Nineteen-year-old Sarah Shand finds herself thrust back into the past. There she struggles to keep her real identity from a society that finds her comments and ideas strange and her speech and actions forward, unlike Victorian women. When Sarah verbally confronts confining social practices, including arranged marriages, powerful enemies commit her to a lunatic asylum. After falling in love with the handsome Laird of Weetshill, Robert Robertson, she must decide whether to find her way back to her own time or to remain in the past with him.
Available from the publisher 4RV Publishing or amazon
And then there's the sequel … Shadows From Her Past
A cruel twist of fate returns Sarah Shand to her life in the year 2010 where she discovers she is a patient in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and has been for months. Struggling to come to terms with the situation, she insists she belongs in the year 1886 at Weetshill mansion with her husband the Laird, Robert Robertson, and adopted daughter, Jenny. Her family and consultant physician try to convince her she was dreaming or hallucinating but Sarah refuses to believe them.
Robert, who has experienced strange things at the stone circle at Gordonsfield Farm, somehow breaks through the time-space continuum and visits Sarah in his future. He pleads with her to return to the past but his cryptic messages only confuse her.
Medical student, David Robb, himself a descendant of the Robertsons of Weetshill, befriends Sarah. Fascinated with her stories of the past, after her release from the hospital, he takes Sarah to meet his parents, the current owners of the mansion and surrounding land.
This year, the winter solstice and lunar eclipse occur on the same day. Will a trip to the stone circle during this combination of events create the magic Sarah needs to return to 1886 and her family there? Or will she remain in the present and make a life with David?
Available to buy from amazon.
Do you have a favourite fairy tale? I'd love to know what is is. Tell me in the comments.
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there was a day specifically dedicated to telling fairy tales. Today is that day…
Tell A Fairy Tale Day!
If you have a favourite fairy tale, leave a comment telling which one it is.
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Character ~ John Robertson from A Shadow in the Past
August 19, 2015 Melanie 2 Comments
John Robertson – patriarch of the Robertsons
John Robertson played an important role in my debut novel, A Shadow in the Past. He was the grandfather of my hero, Robert (named after my father Robert Robertson and my uncle Andrew Robertson).
In order to make this chart even remotely readable, it had to be split into three sections. This first section starts with the patriarch himself and his wife and ends with his grandchildren, Robert being one of them.
descendants of John William Robertson
This second section begins with his great-grandchildren who were Margaret's (Robert's sister) children.
descendants of John William Robertson cont'd
This last chart ends with one 5th great-grandchild – Colin Cameron.
Some of these characters were mentioned in the first book. Some (but not all) will be introduced in the second one – Shadows From Her Past.
These charts were created using Legacy genealogy software and the handy dandy snipping tool in Windows, which I have to say is as 'handy as a pocket in a shirt'.
A Shadow in the Past Blurb:
When a contemporary teen is transported back through time to the Victorian era, she becomes A Shadow in the Past…
I can't share the blurb for Shadows From Her Past with you yet but when I can, you can read it here.
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Character ~ Gordon Eadie from A Shadow in the Past
August 17, 2015 Melanie Leave a comment
'Auld' Gordon Eadie
While he didn't play a big role in A Shadow in the Past (two mentions in two paragraphs one one page in one chapter), his character was important to the story … and in more ways than one.
His forename, Gordon, latterly became part of the name of the farm Sarah was born and raised on – Gordonsfield.
descendant chart for Gordon Eadie
And, as you can see from the descendant chart above, produced from Legacy, he was Sarah's 3rd-great-grandfather. If you click on the chart, it will give you a larger image which is readable.
Not all of the characters appeared in A Shadow in the Past, nor will they all appear in the second book in the the series – Shadows From Her Past – but I needed to create a family for Sarah that included aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, and grandparents.
For more information on A Shadow in the Past and where you can purchase it, visit my website.
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#AtoZChallenge – S is for SHADOWS FROM HER PAST
April 22, 2014 Melanie Leave a comment
I'm currently sitting at just over 62,000 words in my first draft and my target length is 85,000. This book hasn't progressed as quickly as I had hoped but I've not totally thrown in the towel yet, either.
I don't have a cover to show you but as the book hasn't progressed to that stage, I can't.
Here is the cover image for my first book. I see my name and the title Shadows from Her Past exactly how they are here. Keep the 'author brand' continuity if you will.
I also see the past and present being represented much as they are here but, shall we say, in a more modest setting. Present looking into the past and the two characters who are most important to the heroine appearing with her in the mirror's reflection.
What do you think of my vision?
Blurb for Shadows from Her Past:
Sarah finds herself back in her time without her husband, Robert, and adopted daughter, Jenny. When she sees visions of them appear, Sarah doesn't know if it's her imagination or if they're really there trying to break through the constraints of time and space.
David Robb, a student doctor at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary who has been assigned to her case, bears a familial resemblance to Robert. Sarah develops feelings for him but also feels like she is betraying her husband, despite them being centuries apart.
Will Sarah make a new life with David in the present, or will she find her way back to her husband and daughter in the past?
Keep coming back for news regarding Shadows from her Past. In the meantime, you can purchase book one in the series – A Shadow in the Past in paperback from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chapters, and local bricks 'n mortar bookstores.
If you'd prefer to buy it as an ebook, all you have to do is click on the logo of your choice to download it. The link for all the amazon domains is the same, you just have to change the .co.uk to your own.
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#AtoZChallenge – R is for Reading
April 21, 2014 Melanie 1 Comment
Whatever your genre, or preferred medium, curling up and reading a good book on a cold wintry day is fab and in my corner of the world, there have been a pile of them this season.
There are loads of genres to choose from – crime, romance, paranormal, Young Adult, New Adult, non-fiction, memoirs and literary fiction.
A great place to get your reading material is at your local independent bookstore. Mine is Leeds County Books. If I find a book whilst shopping elsewhere, I take down the details and then go here and order my copy, if it isn't already on the shelf.
I also have a great collection of ebooks on my ipad in the Kindle app.
And I'm going to do a wee bit of shameless, self-promotion here. If you're looking for a great read, check out A Shadow in the Past and The Consequences Collection, written by yours truly.
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The saying is also widely attributed to Maimonides, the medieval Jewish philosopher. However, although he did expound on the wisdom of teaching a man a trade as an alternative to charity, he didn't coin the saying about fish. The attribution to him seems to be a paraphrase that morphed into a common misattribution via internet posts.
DeStefano posted this humorous observation on her Twitter feed in 2015. It has since been widely quoted by other writers, including my friend, author Paul Bishop, who brought it to my attention.


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HIAHM – CH134
8th March 2020 19th July 2020 KK
Arc 6: Ghost Ship
Chapter 134: Nuzzle
Mu Yuan who realised that he was being targeted felt very restless. He constantly had the feeling that he would be sliced up at any moment.
He was originally a little worried when he found out about the ghost ship in the room but now that everything was made certain, the last of his hope was extinguished.
This was the rumoured ship where no one would return from.
Mu Yuan sat there silently; his mind filled with depressed thoughts.
Qin Mu Yin felt that he was pretty pitiful, so he sat next to him and shared his experience.
"……..It's all my fault. If not for my suggestion, we would be hanging out at a beautiful scenic spot by the shore right now."
Mu Yuan said: "Yeah, it's all your fault."
This really was all Qin Mu Yin's fault.
Qin Mu Yin was reluctant to back down: "You can also only blame yourself. If you didn't insist on going out to sea, you could be playing on your phone at home right now."
Mu Yuan again became depressed.
Su Min watched the two discuss 'you're at fault, I'm at fault' and felt that he could even see a cloud of gloom above their heads.
It was an unusual scene.
Soon, Xia He Yin reappeared with her egg fried rice. Although it didn't look very appealing, it tasted rather good.
They didn't ask for much anyway. Egg fried rice itself was a simple but scrumptious dish. They each cleaned off their bowls quickly.
Xia He Yin was almost crying with joy: "I didn't expect you to like my egg fried rice so much. Should I make it again tomorrow?"
Qin Mu Yin froze for a moment.
He compared Su Min's skills with Xia He Yin's skills and said hesitantly: "Why don't to take a break? Don't tire yourself out."
Xia He Yin glared at him, "What? Not satisfied?"
Qin Mu Yin: "I don't dare, I don't dare."
He was more interested in Xia He Yin's appearance before but now that he had been exposed to her true personality, he found it quite fun.
She wasn't the cold beauty like he had imagined nor the bad person like some girls had claimed.
The others on the ship had already eaten. When they saw that they were eating egg fried rice, they all smiled at them.
The tall and thin man said: "It smells really good. I didn't expect you to be so skilled. It's no wonder you're not eating the food made by the captain."
The person next to him laughed: "The captain might feel wronged HAHAHA."
"They after all have their own preferences. It's understandable for them not to like what the captain makes." The man with the buzzcut patted Qin Mu Yin's back, "It's fine as long as you eat well. People who don't eat well will fall sick."
The others around them nodded in agreement.
Su Min almost lost his appetite.
Just the thought that these people were using other people's bodies while thinking terrible thoughts was terrifying. Even the expressions they made were not truly theirs.
Su Min frowned. It was a little sickening thinking that.
He thought of a rumour he had heard before.
There were some novels that touch on the existence of a skin smith. This was a professional who specialises in sewing up corpses but as time passed, another theory emerged.
Some believed that they would skin another person and wear that. Like this, they could become the person who was skinned and live using that person's identity.
Perhaps the monsters on this ship used this method too.
When Tang Yishu first disappeared, they saw his skin, but that skin soon disappeared after they went out.
It was almost certain that it was taken by these people, but it was still a question as to how they used it. The wearing skin theory was just a guess.
As for Song Nan Nan, Su Min didn't see how she disappeared. The only information he had was the water droplets and her commenting that someone was hitting her, so it was still a question whether she was skinned.
As long as those two can be found, it could basically confirm everything.
Afterall, the monsters mentioned in the diary were only described with that one word. It was still a question whether there was only the monster that was an issue or if there was also something else that was strange.
The people on the ship watched them while they warily watched the people on the ship.
Everyone had different thoughts in their minds.
But the eventual thought was basically the same: That is to make themselves successfully live on.
The people on the ship didn't watch them for too long. Perhaps it was because they felt that it could arouse suspicions, after telling them to pay attention to safety, they dispersed.
The tense atmosphere instantly cleared up.
Mu Yuan couldn't help but wipe his forehead.
The smell of egg fried rice had become fainter.
Qin Mu Yin took a few bites and couldn't help but say: "Look at how they looked at us. It felt like they were looking at us like those people on the internet looking at farm animals. Those farmers would also have that expression as they look how much their pigs have fattened up."
The more he thought, the more he felt that it was similar, "And then they would boast a few words: Looks very good. The meat is tender and fat. If we sell it during the New Year, it would definitely be sold at a good price."
Xia He Yin: "………….."
Su Min: "…………."
You're comparing yourself to that?
Does this male protagonist have something wrong with his mind? He actually compared himself to a pig and even said that he's fat.
Su min said calmly: "It is pretty fat. It's about time to kill."
Qin Mu Yin: "…………."
He finally realised what he had said. He was practically demeaning himself.
And he even came up with the words tender and fat. Why didn't he think of something like this when he was doing his exams in high school……..
After eating, they returned their bowls and chopsticks back to the kitchen.
Some people on the ship had already returned to their room while others remained chatting outside on the deck. Su Min thought for a moment and decided to return to his room.
He urged: "There are still a few hours left until midnight, we don't have much time. It's best that everyone doesn't sleep tonight."
Except for Mu Yuan, the others knew everything.
After Tang Yishu and Song Nan Nan, they basically could guess that something would happen in the middle of the night. If they didn't sleep, they could stay alert.
Mu Yuan froze, "Then should I stay with you tonight?"
Qin Mu Yin thought for a moment and proposed: "Why don't you come to my room? The two of us can chat and keep us alert."
"Sounds good." Mu Yuan nodded.
In any case, they weren't going to be sleeping. It would be more reassuring having two people together than being alone. It would not only be safer, they could also help each other out if they run into trouble.
Su Ying moved over to Su Min and whispered: "Then tonight I want to sleep with sister He Ying."
Su Min was a little surprised but he didn't show it, "That's fine but it might be a little dangerous being near the female protagonist."
"It's better than having two cannon fodders stay together."
Su Min: "……Alright."
Su Ying laughed. She felt that she shouldn't hang around as the third wheel. Since the movie is nearing the end, she should give the young couple some time to catch up.
Xia He Ying is the female protagonist and she is very attractive. Sleeping with a beautiful sister and burying in her chest is much better than sleeping with her brother.
After Su Ying suggested this, Xia He Ying didn't have any objections.
"But that means your brother is sleeping alone?" Qin Mu Yin suddenly spoke up: "If something were to……"
Su Ying said: "It won't."
Xia He Ying was worried: "That's not good. Why don't you also squeeze into Qin Mu Yin's room? Since you're not sleeping anyway, you can just sit in the room together."
Su Min said: "I'm fine alone."
Two people sitting on a bed was fine but it would be too crowded for three.
Qin Mu Yin was originally going to continue insisting when he suddenly recalled the incident inside the dark room earlier.
Even the skeletons didn't react to him and seemed to be very obedient. He probably would be fine alone.
Qin Mu Yin thought about it and agreed: "Then call out if anything happens."
Su Min nodded: "Mn."
There was never a clock on this ship so Su Min and the others had no idea what the time is right now.
Su Min could only rely on guessing.
Fortunately, the cinema would send out the hints every night at midnight so he could at least use that as a standard. The rest would depend on mealtimes.
It was now after dinner. At most, there are still four or five hours until midnight. It couldn't have exceeded by too much.
Things tend to happen after the hints are provided by the cinema so something would probably happen after the hint tonight. Like this, they could at least mentally prepare themselves.
Because Xia He Yin had women's clothing in her room, she decided to stay there.
Su Min happily stayed in his room alone.
Although his sister is in a nine-year-old body, she is not nine. Even if she is nine, it wasn't very convenient.
Although he knew that he slept rather stably at night, he didn't' dare move around too much.
Su Min sighed and opened the door.
There was a familiar feeling in the room. As soon as he closed the door, he was immediately embraced and pressed up against the door.
Chen Su nuzzled up against his ear: "Your sister is finally gone."
Su Min: "…………Did you threaten her?"
"……….." Chen Su could neither laugh nor cry. He said: "Why would I threaten her? I should be trying to please her."
Su Min thought so too.
He rubbed Chen Su's ear and then moved his hand down to his earlobe. Although it was cold, to him it felt nice.
It felt a little like the pads of a cat paw.
It was soft. He continued pinching it.
Chen Su was pinched by him for a long time. When he saw that he had no intention to let go, he turned his head sideways and asked, "Feels nice?"
Su Min retracted his hand and cleared his throat: "It's not bad."
That expression of his was something Chen Su couldn't help but love. Speaking nonsense with a look of seriousness whilst exuding a hint of cleverness. It made him desire him more.
He wanted to break him.
Su Min suddenly noticed that the material felt different. He was a little surprised: "Only a day had passed, and you have changed your clothes again?"
Did he come into this horror movie to play dress up?
Chen Su: "I didn't."
Su Min pointed at his clothes, "You weren't wearing this before."
Chen Su stood up: "Look."
Su Min: "………"
It turned out to be pyjamas.
Those were also some flirty pyjamas. As expected, only Chen Su would be able to wear that.
It was also perhaps his first-time seeing Chen Su wearing pyjamas with his chest exposed. It wasn't obviously exposed and could only be seen every now and then. This gave it a faint hint of sexiness.
For the first time in his life, Su Min felt that this fresh meat before him was really good.
The words he used to appraise Mu Yuan earlier would be more suitable for Chen Su right now. It was practically tailored for him.
Chen Su tugged at his clothes and raised his chin to force him into looking at his eyes: "How is it?"
He couldn't bear it anymore. The feeling of Su Min's eyes scanning over him made him feel like he was on fire. Even as a ghost, he couldn't help it.
The neckline was already quite wide so when it was pulled, it slipped down on both sides.
Su Min silently looked away.
What was going on with this sudden gimmick? He's even deliberately seducing him. Though it was pretty nice.
Chen Su saw him look away and got up to nuzzle against him.
Su Min who was nuzzled against for a long time found it a little uncomfortable. He pushed him away and spoke up: "Stop it. I haven't showered yet so I'm still dirty."
Chen Su moved to sit on the bed, "Okay, you should wash your hands."
Su Min: ???
He checked Chen Su's expression and suddenly understood why. It seemed that after touching the skeletons, he had only washed his hands once before eating.
He probably didn't notice that.
Su Min suddenly felt mischevious. He took the opportunity to touch Chen Su's face and asked, "What are going to do if I don't wash my hands?"
All that flirting!! (~﹃~)~
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14 thoughts on "HIAHM – CH134"
Phantom Shade 8th March 2020 / 6:49 pm
Aaaahhhhh, I'm loving Su Min even more he's really messing with Chen Su like this huh xD
Thanks for the chapter! 🙂
sakuraikonami27 8th March 2020 / 9:02 pm
From the 'Why the hell are you here and go away, now.' to an openly teasing like this ❤ such a beautiful changes 😭💕
dailydoseofdogfood 22nd October 2020 / 1:30 am
Dog Food are highly appreciated ^^
ResidentialPsycho 8th March 2020 / 11:06 pm
I love how the protagonists of each world react to how cooperative ghosts and skeletons and the like are toward the MC. I wonder if they'll figure out the lil sis's hints.
Ghost Cat 9th March 2020 / 2:52 am
Su Ying is so nice for letting SuMin catch up hahaha. Aah, I love seeing the CP flirt now 💗 Su Min doesn't even bother hiding the fact that he likes Chen Su~
Thanks for the chapter! I loved it very much!
OtomeMasterSilverwolf 9th March 2020 / 5:49 am
Huhuhuhu… so cute… (*´﹃`*)
muggelschmuggel 9th March 2020 / 4:13 pm
Oho~ someone remembered the hand washing issue xDDD CS, good job! :3
Fujostea 9th March 2020 / 8:04 pm
*lenny face* ya know he's gonna do something~ don't tease the flame that was about to erupted~~~
thanks for the chaps!!!
Paranoid Kitten 2nd April 2020 / 9:47 pm
letting the young couple catching up and no longer acting as a third wheel? Little lady, do you, or do you not remember that if you hadn't insisted to join your cousin, there would be no need for them to catch up? *sigh*
Don't let her join the next movie.. Or Xiao Su will burst from surpressing… *cough*
Little Min seems eager to be pushed down, huh? Go ahead, keep provoking him 😀 Go Go!
But on another note, first I thought Xiao Su would be Little Min's deceased brother, because it was mentioned earlier that his little sibling died (prematurely), which would explain his parents reaction back then.
But now I suspect him to be that doctor.. or a childhood friend. And Little Min forgot about all of it due to reasons… Ah.. I'm so curious.
KK you're a treasure! Thank you for your hard work!
Sakuragawa 19th July 2020 / 8:01 am
> She felt that she should hang around as the third wheel.
should -> shouldn't
KK 19th July 2020 / 8:49 pm
Fixed! Thank you ^^
Silver Seikyoku 1st October 2020 / 9:11 am
handfuls of dog food is getting shove in my mouth…I actually can feel it.
Cafinacup 19th December 2020 / 1:18 pm
Awww my favorite dog food
ACC 9th August 2021 / 11:46 am
SY is really cute and smart. She's the second favourite in this novel so far. I really like it when family members are supportive of one's relationships. It's good.


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'SOS Feed the Cape' has 2 champions for the first time
by Spiro Digital Team | Jun 27, 2016 | Community Involvement, Fundraiser, Spiro & Associates, Spiro Blog
We have a winner! Actually three winners: the two teams that raised the most money and the most food, as well as the families who will be helped by generous donations of so many people.
We're talking about the 3rd Save Our Summer Feed the Cape Smack Down Championship that went down June 23 at Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral and brought in $3,065 and 3,000 pounds of food. Chris Spiro, who is one of the founders of the Save Our Summer campaign, served as emcee for the event.
The 24th Avenue God Squad, which comprises the Center for Spiritual Living and Temple Beth Shalom, won the food total with 1,400 pounds. And Cape Coral Construction Industry Association won the monetary donation total — $1,757.
Cape Coral Caring Center
It all went to the Cape Coral Caring Center, which helps families with food and other assistance year round. But during the summer more help is needed because children who benefit from free or reduced-priced meals during the school year may otherwise go without food before returning to the classroom in August.
Cape Coral Caring Center Executive Director Julie Ferguson says the nonprofit organization receives about a 50 percent increase in requests for food in the summer months compared to August through early June when students are in school.
Although the economy is growing to a healthier level generally speaking, that does not necessarily equate to more generous donations. In fact, with a better economy comes the domino effect of generally higher housing costs, especially among those who rent a home or apartment.
Florida Weekly recently pointed out that landlords in Southwest Florida have boosted rents significantly due to the fact that supply cannot meet the demand. In some cases, rents surged by $200 or $300 a month or more.
Plus, for some families, rising expenses make it that much more difficult to put food on the able, or to pay electric bills and monthly rent.
This is the first time there were two team winners. In previous years, the overall Smack Down champion was the team that brought in the most food and money collectively.
"We had many new people involved and that is always a good thing and so appreciated," Ferguson said.
Participating in the 2016 SOS Feed the Cape Smack Down Championship included:
Cape Coral Construction Industry Association
Cape Coral Kiwanis Club
Cape Coral Rotary Clubs (2015 and 2014 winner)
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
LCEC
Royal Palm Coast Realtors Association
South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Association
Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Save Our Summer Feed the Cape campaign continues through some time in August, with drop-off locations around the city available for anyone who wants to contribute to the cause. Monetary donations are also welcomed.
The Smack Down event donations were added to the $27,000 and 9,000 pounds of food already raised during the campaign's kickoff in May at Rumrunner's restaurant in Cape Coral. Chris Spiro hosted the kickoff, and several other Agency pros also attended and chipped in with donations.
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Q: How to sort the second column in descending order? I want to sort my input file on the basis of the 2nd column in descending order. I have used the following command for this:
sort -k2,2nr input.txt > output.txt

However, after running the command i am getting the this output:
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ENSG00000181374 1.05269640687115e-05
ENSG00000182150 1.01285751909085e-05
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And the expected output should be
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A: sort -k2,2gr input.txt > output.txt

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Amy Wu, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist with expertise in musculoskeletal imaging, body imaging, and breast imaging and interventions. She currently serves as director of physician recruitment and development for the department of radiology.
Throughout her career, Dr. Wu has received numerous accolades including the John Amberg Award for Clinical Excellence and UCSD's Medical Alumni Association Award. She was also recognized as resident of the year during her internship and elected as chief resident during her residency. Most recently, she was named as one of San Diego's top doctors by the San Diego County Medical Association.
Dr. Wu received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College and continues to volunteer as an alumni interviewer for her alma mater.
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Melania Trump Hates '24/7 Tornado' Lifestyle With Donald Trump In White House, Says Source
The First Lady reportedly hates her tumultuous lifestyle in the White House and is more of an introvert that you'd original have thought.
By Katie O'Malley
A day after Melania Trump acknowledged the fact you all think it's ironic she's campaigning to combat cyberbullying, it's now being claimed she's 'furious' over the '24/7 tornado' her life has become since entering the White House.
A source close to the First Lady has told People: 'What's happening is exactly what she didn't want to happen.
'They've literally become like the Kardashians: scandals, divorces, headlines.'
Since the First Family entered the White House 14 months ago, her family has been stung by a series of controversies – from the 'grab 'em by the p*ssy' comment and investigations into Russia's alleged involvement with the election, to Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels affair allegations, and more recently Donald Trump Jr.'s alleged relationship with singer Aubrey O'Day.
As a result, it's widely believed Melania wishes she could go back to life before her husband became president.
They've literally become like the Kardashians: scandals, divorces, headlines
In September 2015, Melania told People that she filled her free time by playing tennis, doing Pilates and reading magazines. Caring for her son Barron was also her top priority
Before Trump's election win, Melania said she loved nothing more than helping her son with his homework and taking him to after-school activities.
'She was able to do whatever she wanted and have her family with her much of the time,' claims the source, adding that Melania regularly visited her husband's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
She would 'shop, use the spa and have her family dine outside with her'.
'No one was paying attention to her two years ago,' a source says. 'They went about their day. Now it's a 24/7 tornado. She hates it.'
The source explained that the First Lady is introverted and someone who 'just wants to do her own thing'.
The publication previously reported Melania and Donald have separate bedrooms at their Bedminster, New Jersey, home because Melania 'wants her own privacy', according to a source. However, author Michael Wolff recently claimed the pair also have separate bedrooms at the White House.
The source concluded that: 'There's not a lot of peaceful downtime. They are as a couple exactly how you think they would be: complete opposites. So this lifestyle doesn't work for her.'
Someone give Melania a hug.
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Yield records mark Austria's dual tranche success
We're delighted to have supported the Austrian Treasury with this record setting dual tranche transaction.
Investors value Austria's high domestic wealth and institutional strength
The Republic of Austria, with a population of 8.9 million, has the 4th highest GDP per capita in the Euro area, 20% higher than the Euro Area average. Apart from its high domestic wealth and its well diversified economic activity, investors value the country's institutional strength reflected in its high rankings in the World Bank Governance Indicators such as 'Rule of Law' (7th out of 209 countries), Government Effectiveness (18th out of 209 countries) and Regulatory Quality (19th out of 209 countries). Investors also appreciate that the Republic has entered the COVID-19-crisis with ample fiscal capacity, a strong labour market and its banking sector in robust shape. Furthermore, the mountainous country – the Alps covering over 60% of its territory – has achieved top positions in various sustainability rankings.
Before this transaction, the Republic of Austria has already completed over 20% of its 2021 total funding programme following their 10-year benchmark sovereign bond in January, with a plan to issue 3 to 4 syndicated transactions over the course of this year.
Second highest notional ever raised by the Republic of Austria in a single syndication
For its second 2021 syndication, a dual tranche 4-year and 50-year transaction, the Austrian Treasury selected NatWest for the role as Joint Bookrunner.
Despite a flurry of sovereign issuances in early spring, orders from investors flooded in within two hours of order books opening, leading to a preliminary order volume of over EUR 18 billion for the 4-year tranche and over EUR 14 billion for the 50-year bond. Demand continued to grow even as pricing tightened, attracting overall demand of more than EUR 42.3 billion, which led the Austrian Treasury to opt for a EUR 4.5 billion deal volume at a 0.000% coupon for the 4-year note, and a size of 2 billion with a 0.700% coupon for the 50- year tranche.
115 different investors participated in the 4-year and 130 investors in the 50-year tranche, re-affirming the breadth and quality of Austria's investor franchise.
With a total issuance volume of EUR 6.5 billion, this transaction marked the second highest notional ever raised by the Republic of Austria in a single syndication. Furthermore, Austria set a record with their 4-year tranche, which achieved the lowest spread (over Germany) for any Austrian government bond ever issued, and the lowest yield for any new 4-year sovereign conventional bond issued worldwide in syndicated format.
A testament to Austria's 'safe-haven' status
Commenting on the transaction, Antoine Imbert, Primary Dealership Manager, NatWest, said: "We're delighted to have supported the Austrian Treasury with this record setting dual tranche transaction. While this is a very busy period for sovereign issuances, the Austrian offer stood out, with investors rushing to invest in the 'safe haven Austria', which is underpinned by its very strong credit credentials."
Markus Stix, Managing Director of the Austrian Treasury, noted: "This successful issue is part of Austria's barbell strategy and contributes further to Austria's already high debt sustainability. We are very pleased that our issue was met with such strong demand despite the deeply negative interest rate."
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One of the most common questions we get asked after helping a relocation client buy a home is… "Ann, what are some of your favorite restaurants?!" You never saw that one coming did you?
Santa Barbara is known for its amazing cuisine and unforgettable wines. As locals, we have a few favorites up our sleeve. Whether you have family in town or need a date night out, our list of ten restaurants is sure to have something you'll LOVE.
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Democrats Just Got A Big Hint About A Blue Wave In 2018
The final special election before the November midterms was held in Ohio's 12th Congressional district.
Democrats and the media were counting on the results to show whether or not a blue wave was building before November.
And when the votes were counted, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer couldn't believe what they saw.
Republican Troy Balderson declared victory over Danny O'Connor in a special election to fill the final three months of retiring Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi's seat.
Balderson led O'Connor by a little over 1,700 votes, which is enough for the Republicans to withstand any provisional ballot or recount margin.
Leading up to the election, Republicans had been terrified of losing the seat, so Donald Trump staged a dramatic rally 48 hours before the vote to boost the GOP's prospects.
It paid off as Balderson avoided disaster.
Trump tweeted that his rally made all the difference:
When I decided to go to Ohio for Troy Balderson, he was down in early voting 64 to 36. That was not good. After my speech on Saturday night, there was a big turn for the better. Now Troy wins a great victory during a very tough time of the year for voting. He will win BIG in Nov.
But anti-Trump media outlets like CNN fixated on the fact that Balderson won by just 1 point in a district that Trump had carried by 11 points in the Presidential election.
They declared this as evidence that Americans had turned against Trump and the GOP was set for a massive wipeout in November.
In fact, the entire media frame was that because the race was too close to call, the GOP shouldn't even be credited for the victory.
But critics saw a coordinated effort. The Associated Press refused to call the race, while CNN stayed on the air until 1 am in order to signal the proper anti-Trump framing to the rest of the press.
But there were troublesome signs for the GOP.
Republican turnout was down in key areas.
Dave Wasserman of The Cook Political Report tweeted:
In the end, Franklin Co. cast impressive 35% of the #OH12 vote & came thru big for O'Connor (D). Turnout was weak in heavily R rurals. But Balderson (R) held onto enough trad R suburbs in Delaware Co., likely thanks to Gov. Kasich (R).
There have been nine special elections held since President Trump took office.
The Republicans have won eight of them.
But that isn't the story the media wants to tell.
Media outlets like CNN and the Associated Press believe it is their job to drive Donald Trump from office.
The simple fact is that no one knows what will actually happen in November.
CNN was giddy all night because they believed the close race in Ohio's 12th Congressional district meant Democrat enthusiasm will power the left to victory.
But there is one simple reality that cannot be disputed – that a Republican won the election, therefore the Democrats did not gain any ground in their battle to win back Congress.
They entered the night needing to win 23 seats to flip control of the House of Representatives, and Balderson's victory means the Democrats were not able to cut into that number.
Do you think there will be a blue wave in November?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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