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Connecting Mental Health, Career Counseling and Culture for Asian Americans
By Elise Brown and Monica P. Band
More Asian American high school students report having suicidal thoughts and attempts than their same aged white peers (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). In general, the understanding of the mental health needs and attitudes of Asian Americans towards mental illness is limited (Pew Research Center, 2017). However, we do know that Asian Americans are three times less likely to seek mental health services compared to other US populations and most young Asian Americans will go to close friends, family members, and religious community members for support (Pope, 1999). Although Asian clients underutilize formal mental health services, Pope (1999) identified career counseling as one type of counseling individuals from Asian backgrounds are most likely to seek. In fact, they may over use these services, as seeking career advice does not have the same stigma associated with seeking help for depression (Pope, 1999).
Occupational Values and Career Choices
Social identity, cultural identity, and diversity are major forces influencing the counseling profession today. Asian American cultural values may strongly impact their career choices (Pope, 1999). Leong and Gupta (2007) in their work regarding career development and vocational behaviors of Asian Americans emphasize the importance of career counselors and their awareness of the occupational values of this population. These values may strongly align with their cultural values and include "money, task satisfaction, prestige in career, and service dedication" (Leong & Gupta, 2007, p. 159). In recent years, the US Asian population has exceeded the US population in economic well-being. In 2015, the median annual income for households headed by Asian Americans was $73,060, compared with $53,600 among all US households (PRC, 2017). These statistics support the connection between their cultural and occupational values, however, there are large differences in economic status among Asian subgroups.
Furthermore, Asian Americans experience occupational segregation, and like other ethnic groups, they are overrepresented in some occupations while under-represented in others (PRC, 2017). As counselors, it's important to be familiar with the framework of intersectionality as a powerful tool for making sense of how these interlocking systems of privilege and oppression are experienced by our clients. Another factor contributing to these career-related choices and aspirations among Asian American clients has to do with parental involvement (Leong & Gupta, 2007). In many cases, it may be beneficial and/or necessary to include the families in the career counseling process to help the client balance their own needs with their cultural and familial influences (Iwamoto & Liu, 2010). Considering other aspects of the clients' multiple and intersecting identities from an Intersectional theoretical framework will potentially allow a more enriching discussion on the influences of career decision making for Asian American clients.
Collective Coping
In recent decades, only a handful of studies have highlighted the career interest patterns among Asian Americans. Group career counseling is particularly appropriate for 'group-oriented' cultures for many reasons such as the importance placed on "collectivism, primacy of group survival over individual survival, interdependence, and connectedness" (Pope, 1999, p. 13). These are common themes that span across many Asian ethnic groups. However, it is important that counselors observe how closely a client identifies with these typical Asian cultural values and beliefs (Pope, 1999).
Yoo and Lee (2005) found that for Asian Americans with a strong ethnic identity, suppressive coping strategies are often used to avoid interpersonal conflict. For example, what may appear to an Asian American client as coping with emotional issues, may actually be avoidance, repression, or denial of these issues from a counselor's perspective. Through suppressive coping, an Asian American client may not actually experience catharsis or a relief in distressing symptoms; rather they do not address these issues by believing that not discussing them will be the solution. This impacts the low rates of Asian Americans seeking help through formal counseling services. The use of these suppressive coping strategies can put them at higher risk for depression. Wei, Heppner, Ku, and Liao (2010) examined the effect on the utilization of certain coping strategies and whether they strengthened or weakened the association between racial discrimination stress and depressive symptoms. In doing so, they identified and contrasted the coping strategies of individualistic cultures with collectivistic cultures. Those who strongly identify with collectivistic cultures typically cope with their stress in one or more of these five ways: "(a) acceptance, reframing, and striving, (b) family support, (c) avoidance and detachment, (d) religion/spirituality, and (e) private emotional outlets" (Wei, M., Heppner, P. P., Ku, T., Liao, K., Y., 2010, p. 139), thus highlighting the importance of being sensitive to culturally congruent coping.
Seeking Understanding of the Stereotype
Counselors working with this population must be conscious of the "model minority stereotype." Asian Americans have been known as the model minority group, meaning that they experience greater success than other racial minority groups, which is presumed to be associated with a strong work ethic, perseverance, and drive to succeed (Yoo, Burrola, and Steger, 2010). A 2010 study led by Yoo, Burrola, and Steger investigated the internalization of this stereotype among Asian American college students. Their findings suggest that internalizing one's race and stereotype in such a way can contribute to "stereotypic-consistent" behaviors, functioning as a self-fulfilling prophecy even if their own personal beliefs don't align (Yoo, Burrola, and Steger, 2010). The process of internalized stereotypes or internalized racism are subcategories of a larger process of internalized oppression. Using a social justice lens, these internalized processes happen when a member of a marginalized group affirms negative stereotypes placed on them by the majority culture that is systemically oppressive. This process may cause great internal distress as well as result in conflict within their cultural groups they identify.
The literature highlights the dangers and psychological impact of this "overly positive caricature." The model minority stereotype and portrayal of success and high aspirations can lead to other false beliefs about their ability to overcome hardships. Subsequently, Asian American college students may feel like they can psychologically cope better than they realistically can and may avoid seeking help when necessary. In addition, Asian American college students are usually not considered to be exposed to criticism and discrimination as compared to other racial minority groups (Yoo, Burrola, and Steger, 2010). With these factors in mind, in an effort to seek understanding of a client, a career counselor may ask:
"What does it mean to be Asian and attending college/working in America?"
"What does it mean to be Asian American?"
"What are some positive or negative messages you receive about your racial group?"
"Which of these messages do you think are true to you?"
Holistic Client View
These process questions, as well as the consideration of collective coping, may help inform a career counselor to conceptualize client supports and view their client in a more holistic manner. These questions may also provide validation to the client and model a safe space to discuss the complexities of culture and context in which the client operates.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Leading causes of death (LCOD) by age group, Asian or Pacific Islander females- United States, 2015. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/2015/asian-pacific/
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Leong, F. T. L., & Gupta, A. (2007). Career development and vocational behaviors of Asian Americans. In F. T. L. Leong, I. G. Arpana, A. Ebreo, L. Hsin Yang, L. M. Kinoshita, & M. Fu (Eds.), Handbook of Asian American psychology (2nd ed., pp. 159-178). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Pew Research Center (2017, Sept 8). Key facts about Asian Americans, a diverse and growing population. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/09/08/key-facts-about-asian-americans/
Pope, M. (1999). Application of group career counseling techniques in Asian cultures. Journal of multicultural counseling and development, 27(1), 13-18.
United States Census Bureau. (2014). Quick facts. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST120215/00
Wei, M., Heppner, P. P., Ku, T., Liao, K., Y. (2010). Racial Discrimination Stress, Coping, and Depressive Symptoms Among Asian Americans: A Moderation Analysis. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 1(2), 136-150.
Yoo, H. C., Burrola, K. S., & Steger, M. F., (2010). A preliminary report on a new measure: Internalization of the Model Minority Myth Measure (IM-4) and its psychological correlates among Asian American college students. Journal of counseling psychology 57(1), 114-127.
Yoo, H. C., & Lee, R. M. (2005). Ethnic identity and approach-type coping as moderators of the racial discrimination/well-being relation in Asian Americans. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 497–506.
Elise Brown, B.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student is an aspiring counselor in her final semester at Marymount University where she is completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently gaining experience as a graduate counseling intern at Sunstone Counseling in McLean, VA working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She can be reached at elise@sunstonecounselors.com
Monica P. Band, Ed.D., CRC, NCC; Assistant Professor at Marymount University's Counseling Department teaches Career Counseling to masters-level Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dr. Band received doctorate in Counselor Education and her master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has a background in vocational rehabilitation counseling. She researches and specializes in providing culturally competent counseling services to Asian American clients as well as addressing cultural issues related to career development. Currently, Dr. Band provides individual, career, and couples counseling under clinical supervision in a private practice setting in Northern Virginia.


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European Commission's eCall proposal lays down the basis for an interoperable and open-access platform: More implementation actions need to follow
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Brussels 13 June, FIGIEFA welcomes the proposal of the European Commission "concerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall system", as the eCall system will sig-nificantly contribute to the reduction of fatalities and the effects of serious injuries on Europe's roads.
The mandatory building-in of telematics technology, which eCall is based on, into all new type ap-proved cars from 2015 onwards, will bring about significant benefits for consumers in terms of safety and complementary services.
The telematics technology, which will be compulsorily integrated into the car when installing eCall, is capable of a lot more than only the eCall functionality. It can also be used for supplementary ser-vices such as route navigation, hotel bookings, traffic information as well as breakdown assistance, remote diagnostics and predictive services. Currently, only vehicle manufacturers are able to ac-cess the full set of in-vehicle data (when remotely communicating with the vehicle) which will leave independent operators, if not tackled by legislation at a clear competitive disadvantage.
"Only by providing equal access to the same functionalities and to the same information at the same timescale for independent operators, one can prevent a monopolistic situation and ensure that the benefits of this technology are available to motoring consumers and independent opera-tors" says Hartmut Röhl, FIGIEFA President.
The proposal of the European Commission (EC) recognises the potential of the wider in-vehicle system which eCall is part of, for possible future in-vehicle applications or services. However, al-though calling for free and non-discriminatory access to an interoperable and open-access platform for all independent operators, the EC has not proposed specific measures for how exactly this should be achieved.
It must be ensured that alternative, competitive and validated service options can be offered by in-dependent suppliers, enabling the vehicle owner to connect the telematics system to the service providers of his choice.
FIGIEFA therefore sees the need to provide further details on the implementation of this interoper-able, standardised and open-access platform. FIGIEFA therefore calls upon the European and national legislators to expand the proposal of the European Commission and provide EU regulation which maintains real equal opportunities and a true level playing field for all service providers in the automotive aftermarket.
Background: eCall is an electronic safety function installed in the vehicle that is automatically triggered in case of a serious car accident. It sends rescue workers exact information about the location of the car and allows the ambulance to arrive as soon as possible. With this function, the Commission has estimated that up to 2,500 lives will be saved every year across Europe by reducing the severity of injuries due to a prompt intervention.
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EDITORS' NOTES: FIGIEFA is the European federation of independent automotive aftermarket distributors. It represents the interests of 20 national trade associations of retailers and wholesalers of automotive replace-ment parts and components and their associated repair chains from 19 countries worldwide. www.figiefa.eu
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(November 30, 2014) The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is updating its 1996 Noise Exposure Map for 2015 and creating a 2020 map for the future.
The first set of Noise Exposure public meetings was held in late July for airport neighbors to gain information about the process and methodology, to ask questions, and to share their opinions. More than 250 airport neighbors attended.
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Mission Network News has some great news to share. One of Wycliff's translators just finished a translation of the New Testament in the language of the Kagayenen language.
An African-American woman has completed a New Testament translation.
An African-American has completed a NT translation with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
An African-American has completed a NT translation since the early 1900s.
But most notably this is also the first time the Kagayenen people can read about Jesus in their own language. Just imagine how much this priviledge has meant to you. Imagine not having the bible, and the joy of not only getting to read about it, but read abut it in your native tongue.
She also learned how to ask the right questions of Kagayanen speakers who feel that they are being tested or insulted when asked a question. The bulk of the work is asking Kagayanen speakers the meanings of certain words. Some words have no meaning, or zero meaning.
The Kagayanen language is spoken in the Western Visayas of the Philippines.
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As of November 2018, Apple is no longer disclosing sales figures of its devices. While the company used to share data on how many iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches it had managed to shift around the world, the company would become opaque, keeping these numbers to itself.
The move sparked fear in investors who took Apple's reluctance to share iPhone sales figures as a confirmation that sales of the popular smartphone line are in decline. Companies like Apple don't spook investors over nothing and it has led to wide speculation about the reason for dropping the data from its quarterly reports.
As it turns out, investors were right to have doubts about iPhone sales. In January 2019, just three months after Apple confirmed that it would no longer be disclosing iPhone sales, it said that it had cut its sales forecast for the phones.
There are a few reasons for this decline. One of them is that smartphone sales in China have slowed down as the premium quality of smartphones means that people are more satisfied with the specs and features they have and don't feel the need to look for anything better. Another is that there are now more alternative ways to buy an iPhone that can save shoppers money. Many consumers are asking themselves why they should buy a brand new iPhone when they can buy a refurbished iPhone for hundreds of dollars less. The iPhone X offers premium features like its 5.8-inch Retina display, its innovative notch design, and a brilliant battery life and it is a phone that many would recommend. However, it costs around $999 to purchase brand new, whereas buying a refurbished iPhone X would cost around $700 or less. The sales of refurbished phones aren't featured in Apple's sales figures and as the number of these devices grows, the number of iPhone sales each quarter (new and refurbished) won't be accurate in the company's reports.
While investors may care a great deal about iPhone sales figures, Apple does not. At least, not as much as it once did. The reason for that is that services are becoming more important to the company.
Apple's services business is a massive revenue driver. In Q1 2017, Apple's services sector had $13 billion in revenue. That figure is made up of revenue from its Apple Music streaming service, iTunes sales, iCloud storage subscriptions, Apple Pay transactions and revenue it makes from the App Store (Apple takes a cut of microtransactions and money spent in games and apps). The company is also reportedly plotting an expansion into a television subscription service to rival Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. Although someone may not want to spend hundreds of dollars on a new iPhone every year, Apple can still raise revenue from these users through subscriptions. If subscribers feel greater loyalty to Apple then they may be more likely to buy Apple devices (when they choose to do so) in future.
What is the Apple Ecosystem?
Apple is also less interested in brand new iPhone sales because it would prefer to broaden its ecosystem. While the tech giant would prefer it if people purchased brand new iPhones and MacBooks over refurbished iPhones and MacBooks, however people access Apple devices, it brings them into the ecosystem.
The ecosystem is one of the most valuable tools that Apple has. Its devices work together seamlessly – features like AirDrop make it easy to transfer files between devices, you can get phone calls and messages on your MacBook, and you can also use Apple Pay to purchase things securely with your computer. When someone owns an Apple device and are in the Apple ecosystem, the ease of use of iOS and MacOS may make them more likely to buy other, compatible Apple devices. This can help Apple grow the sales of its other, new devices, it gets users using Apple's line of services, and it can also make them great influencers as they encourage their peers to buy Apple devices too.
When it comes to making headlines, telling people to look at Apple's bigger picture isn't as click-worthy as information about the millions of iPhones it has sold. However, Apple knows what it's doing and investors should feel positive, not worried, about what the company plans to do next.


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LG LED TV Price | LG Smart TV Price of Bestsellers in India
Concerned about LG LED TV price? It's quite natural.
If you belong to the class that is driven by budget constraints, you are bound to ask yourself, "Which model comes in the price range that I am willing to spare and at the same time feature as many facilities as I can enjoy at a given price?"
And if you belong to the moneyed class and money is not the issue for you while buying it, then you are bound to ask yourself, "Which product contains all that I expect to get from it?"
The present article is written keeping both sets of consumers in view. And the brand that we are focusing on is LG, one of India's most trusted TV brands.
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LG 108 cm (43 inches) Full HD LED Smart TV 43LM5650PTA (Ceramic Black) (2020 Model)
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LG is one of the brands that have real good baskets on offer for their customers world over, and that is the reason their loyalty is bound to them. They understand their customers better and offer solutions based on their needs. We shall examine in some detail what LG's televisions offer to its valued customers.
It is in the market since 1958 and is one of the leaders in technological innovations in segments of electronic gadgets and home appliances. And whatever made entry in its product lines has been enthusiastically received by consumers. When people want to buy something, they search for it specifically in the product line of LG. This would not be the case had it not served them the quality they expected from it.
Now, quality is something that is the net result of so many different factors that work together. It lends value to a product or service. Therefore, it's necessary to examine these factors. They are none other than unique technological innovations that mark different categories of televisions. We shall briefly discuss them here.
LG LED TV display is actually LCD display that uses LED light source. There are panels in which the LED light is placed at their outer edges and therefore they are called Edge-lit LED panels. There are also the back-lit LED panels, and they are so called because the source of light is placed right behind the panel. The advantage of placing LED light behind the panel is that it offers higher contrast ratio and better color reproduction.
OLED goes one step further and offers self-illuminated pixels which betters LED in all aspects of picture quality. The reason is that it controls the brightness right to the pixel level and achieves perfect black level and extraordinary contrast.
178˚ wide viewing angle is another big advantage.
Alpha 9 Intelligent Processor boasts an algorithm based on a database of 1 million visual data. The advantage of such algorithm is that it locates any shortcomings in the source content on the basis of its database and also adds necessary details for best output.
The other instance where its intelligence comes into play is when the ambient condition in the room adversely affects the visual experience. It senses this condition and accordingly processes the content so that the output is scaled up to balance whatever difference that the ambient condition makes in the output.
Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming the favorite mode of interacting with the TV. When it comes to LG's ThinQ, it is an app that connects all LG products, including LG TV, that feature connectivity option. To be more specific, it boosts utility and management of products through data sharing and seamless communication.
People who know how to use it are not willing to take the trouble of typing commands in a feed which wastes a lot of time. They would rather voice command what they exactly want with the help of Google Assistant and Alexa.
But this is not all that they can do with ThinQ. Partnering with Alexa, it enables the user to do a lot more than just one thing at the same time. That's why applications have become so popular among smartphone users. They are already using them for managing many of the tasks they perform routinely.
This operating system was purchased by LG from HP. It is powered by Linux kernel and used in LG smart TVs to securely and efficiently manage all hardware and software (apps) resources. It is the best OS out there, and operational efficiency of ThinQ could be considered as one of the innumerable instances to prove it.
This technology is meant for pulling off exceptional purity of rendition of colors through 1 nm nano particles. This technology works together with both 4K and 8K resolution but when it is yoked with 8K, it enhances each and every pixel that form part of the metadata containing 33 million pixels to produce the picture quality that beats the standard established by CTA. The picture clarity is awesome to look at due to the higher Contrast Modulation (CM) value it has.
It employs four processors to accurately process the images to produce dynamic colors and contrast. If the images have low resolution, they are up-scaled.
This XD engine works on three distinct factors that affect the picture quality, namely, color, contrast and noise. Picture produced by this engine wears striking colors, and boasts immense precision of details in spite of black levels rendered absolutely black. This engine also includes in its procedural details analog signals for audio and video content transmission. The analog signals that represent brightness, colors and sound respectively are amplitude, phase and frequency. MPEG noise reduction algorithms are there to remove block noise and mosquito noise. The visual appeal of images that LG TVs offer to the eye are due to this picture engine.
This technology is provided to adjust the sound system to the room conditions and the position of the spectator. It creates wonderfully immersive sound effect to support the visually rich content.
LG, in a bid to bring together in one TV a number of technologies that go in the making of excellent picture quality, takes advantage of various HDR solutions that offer wide range of colors and heighten color contrast with balanced light and dark areas of the picture.
HDR10+ is unique in that it features dynamic metadata that enables the TV to constantly adjust the picture settings for best output.
It's incredibly intelligent in delivering uniform brightness and sharpness no matter how adverse the ambient environment may be. HDR may be there for achieving exceptional color contrast but it adds to the problem of rendering certain details in black and white areas quite vague. It is to solve this issue, Dolby Vision IQ is introduced.
It is upgraded version of Dolby Vision and adjusts the brightness of the picture to match the brightness of the room. So, whether the room is brightly lit or dark, you have perfect visual clarity.
It is for surround-sound immersive audio effect that turns your room into cinema hall, so to say. When Dolby Atmos is set up, the sound system senses the acoustic environment of a room. It enables the system to accurately place each and every sound through sound mixers in the medley of sounds and voices taking place in a given moment. Then, each speaker in the set up receives its own feed. This results in magical sound effect that not only impresses the spectators with the impact but also clarity.
LG TV is a great brand to have. It is reasonably priced and generally lasts long. It offers one year comprehensive warranty on its products and another one year on their panel modules. But, in case, there arise problems like burns and pixel degradation, warranty does not cover it.
Certain products do not support operating systems such as iOS and also devices. These information need to be included as part of a disclaimer.
You may also check the prices for Sony Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Mi Smart TV
Service quality of LG is for the most part quite satisfactory whether it pertains to installation or after sale services.
It is a little bit surprising to read so many customer reviews that give mixed impression about LG products and services.
LG is one of the best TV brands that offer best smart TVs at highly competitive prices. It offers TVs that are varying in size from 32" onwards, and feature LED and OLED displays that are best in the class. And when aligned with AI, all aspects of TV receive tremendous boost. Most importantly, it renders the product absolutely easy to use.
The one who owns it learns by experience that…
Riya Menon
Riya Menon is an Engineer with specialization in HVAC, Electrical, Fire System, and Plumbing from E&TIS Kerala. As an Analyst at ECD she keeps herself updated on latest technologies in consumer electronics and appliances. With a background in engineering, she regularly write reviews about products and ranks the best appliances in each category.
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Q: If you had a time machine when would you like to go back to?
Q: Who do you want to see the most right now?
DS: If the 5th win is this amazing, what will the 10th win be? An apartment? A plane, with my name on it and all?!


I was invited to The Trailer at Gibson, an unassuming bar located on south Lamar. I didn't really know what to expect, was it another trailer restaurant? was it a bar? Anyhow, I was very happy to get a chance to see my food blogger friends. As always it was a pleasure to chat and catchup on their latest culinary adventures or new hotspots that they've uncovered.
Ok, so a bit of explanation let's clear up the confusion. Gibson is the actual bar it's got a cool vibe, going for that NY neighborhood dive bar (kinda nice for a dive bar). Dark interior with some outside seating. The windows face lamar so you can go in for a quick happy hour and wait out traffic. Now The Trailer, is actually a trailer on the side of the bar that serves all the food for the bar. They just opened it during SXSW and have been open full on for six weeks. So to answer my question, it's both trailer and bar and I think it works.
Our hosts tonight were Shag (pictured above) and Jourdan a couple of the owners of "The Trailer". They were a lot of fun and very engaging. The were all about the food and really welcoming. So a word about what you're about to read or rather a word from Shag: "We're show casing some of our staples on our menu. After about six weeks this is what most people are ordering regularly." And yes, this is some decadent food, I think a choice quote was, "Wow, that is so freaking good, can someone call an ambulance I think I'm about to have a heart attack". But the thing is, you can't help but chomp down every bite, it was delicious. Now before you health nuts put the big X on trying this out, they have a full menu that includes lighter fare such as hummus, edamame, and a bevy of sandwiches and salads that will sit well for you too.
On to the sandwich and burger. First we have the "Welcome to Texas Chicken Sammie", a tasty treat, again a moist and tender fried chicken, the pickles were a nice addition to kick it off as different than your average chicken sandwich. The "Trailer burger" was the heart attack on a plate. It features a burger with cheese and bacon but for a bun you have a Round Rock donut split in half and pressed. Wow, so good, the sweetness of the donut totally was a great complement to the salty bacon.
We finish up with two dogs. The first one was the "Buenos Dias" a hot dog wrapped in bacon fried and topped with cheese and a fried egg. Who can hate a fried egg? It was very tasty but my favorite of the night was the "Loaded Baked Potato" hotdog. Again with the bacon wrapped dog this time with with potato strips and a sour cream sauce. It had the right combo that said "mmm. loaded baked potato, hey there's a hot dog there"
Thanks to the folks at Gibson bar for having me over I really enjoyed it and have earmarked the place for happy hour. As always great seeing my friends.
Sorry for the intermission last week. I meant to post something but it was my birthday and my intended substitute post didn't happen because I decided to be lazy. It was an enjoyable birthday but it's good to be back. Anyhow, on with the show. I went with a light box this week I feel like I've jumped off the healthy rails a bit too far recently and this is my attempt to bring it back in. It's easy to get carried away since I no longer have a real mandate to cook healthy. But part of the challenge I laid down when starting this blog was to provide interesting, low priced, healthy meals.
Our main protein today is a tarragon herbed chicken breast cooked sous vide. My other experiments with sous vide chicken breasts yielded some wonderful juicy chicken. I went on to quickly brown the outside (30 seconds per side) and got different results. Although still juice it wasn't the same texture difference. I think my preference is to go ahead and leave the chicken as is (without the sear) and serve it more like a poached chicken breast. I could have gone with a bit more salt, but of course this will let my diners opt for more salt or not so I guess it's not a total blow out. I love the simplicity of the chicken, sprinkle on a bit of herbs seal it up and throw it in the water bath. My biggest question is: Why is it store bought chicken breast are so much bigger than if you order chicken breast entree at the restaurant. I mean these bad boys were huge.
I have to give credit to Ginny, guest contributor over at Maggie's Austin on one of her posts for this side, this was a fun one to replicate. The picture looked very yummy and I went over to the website of The Woodhouse to read the description. Stuffed Tomato: oyster mushrooms, spinach, toasted orzo, asiago cheese. Sounds easy enough. I sauteed some onion and mushrooms and toasted the orzo and cooked it down like a risotto. As you all may or may not know I love orzo, but usually I throw in the ingredients add the liquid and simmer it till it's done. The downside is that there's a tendency for the orzo at the bottom to slightly over cook, especially in the volume that I'm cooking in. So the extra work paid off with a more consistent dish that was cooked perfectly. The asiago really transformed the dish but I felt there needed to be a bit more saltiness so I dropped in some parmesan. I skipped the spinach, I figured fresh spinach wouldn't reheat well. A simple replication, I'll have to drop by the restaurant and try the real deal to see how close I was.
I needed a veggie and I settled on a simple roasted zucchini. Bit of chopped garlic, balsamic, olive oil and salt popped it in the oven for 30 mins and voila side dish done. This turned out far better tasting than I had envisioned it in my head. The balsamic added a nice tangy sweetness to the vegetables and of course I'm a big fan of the texture of roasted zucchini.
Last but not least I did a chocolate bundt cake. I decided to put all the badness into just dessert today. It's a simple cake nothing fancy, I decided not to glaze the cake since that would just add unnecessary calories to the box. The cake came out quite moist and it was pretty easy to put together. I believe the leftovers I've left in the break room have been cleared out so, I guess it didn't totally lose out from the lack of glaze. I think I may have to delve more into desserts, it's one of those things I don't personally eat, but folks generally like. I apparently do quite well with what desserts I produce but I'd never know as I don't ever appreciate them myself. Well I'm sure my bento eaters will appreciate it, we'll see what madness I can come up with.
It's nice to go back to a healthier menu. This was actually a very simple menu to produce, no pre-work the day before, kind of refreshing considering some of my recent meals have taken quite an orchestration to get done.
Ok today's bento was brought to you by the fine folks at Heinz. I was sitting in a meeting and saw a little ketchup packet that proclaimed, "The worlds best meatloaf". I thought to myself, "that's a bold claim my little friend" which lead me to this link containing a small archive of Heinz ketchup based recipes. Flipping through various links, I was fairly impressed with what all was being made with ketchup and when I landed on the peanut butter cookies (yes made with ketchup) I knew I had to build a box around it. Not much in the way of tweaking this time around (only a bit in the soup) I didn't want any mishaps to be blamed on my tweaking, let the ketchup shine through!
Ok I was going to go into a case between Catsup, Ketchup and the origins of both in terms of word and sauce. This appears to be very diffcult to ascertain and give correct information. There's various citations on the spelling of Ketchup (catsup, catchup) by 16th and 17th century writers and the origins of the sauce are murkey with a strong leaning towards Chinese origins . Here's what we do know, the modern Ketchup is made with tomatos, tomatoes being a New World plant could not have been introduced until somewhere around the 1590s (depending on who you talk to). So the modern day sauce is not some ancient recipe, but it could well have been an older sauce augmented by tomatoes. There are plenty of opinions citing a difference between something labled Ketchup and something labled Catsup. Either way as I see it, when I'm at a Fair or event and I have a hotdog I'm getting that red tangy stuff to put on it, I really don't care what you call it they generally only have one version.
We lead off with an Asian inspired marinated pork tenderloin. As always pork tenderloin is probably the most flexible meat out there, it will fit any sort of theme and you can marinate it and dress it however you like. There was a slight difference in preparation I noticed in their instructions 350F for 20 mins (or 145F internal temp) then broil. Typically, I sear the outside first to lock in the moisture and then put it in the oven. First, 20 mins I knew would not be enough, it's probably closer to 40 at that temperature. Second, I was concerned that the broiling process to produce the crust would bring the ideal temperature up beyond what I normally would consider optimal (if you consider resting after that). The recipe as stated brought the final temperature up to 160F. I felt the pork came out ok, but not the way I like it. There was no appreciable crust, and although the pork came out tender, it's not quite what I would have liked especially knowing that my bentoers are going to reheat it. Flavor? Well the marinade was pretty good and the recipe called for boiling down the marinade and topping the pork as a sauce. The ginger really came out and added a great flavor component to the dish.
First side was a Fried Rice with rainbow peppers. Growing up, one of my favorite dishes my mom would make would be a simple fried rice stir fried with a bit of ketchup. This version is more complex and has a great deal more moisture. The ketchup sauce featured ginger garlic and lime juice. I like this version although I of course prefer mom's version. I think next time, I'll use rice that's a day old in the fridge the rice would be a bit drier to absorb all the moisture. This is a nice recipe that allows for quick upgrades in protein to make into a meal, just add some roasted chicken, ham, or sausage and it's easily upgraded from "side" status to "entree" status.
Once again I pulled out the slaw, which is always a love hate with folks. Usually I'm able to convert some slaw haters with my versions, I tend not to like the heavy mayo based opting for vinegar based cole slaw so this version was up my alley. I loved the colors in this red cabbage slaw the addition of the purple onion to hid amongst the cabbage gave the dish a nice spicey bite to it and took a bit away from the cabbage-y flavor. Hopefully everyone else will agree. The dressing was more akin to a light bbq sauce, using mustard, ketchup, and vinegar as their main components. All in all very tasty.
For our soup today I put together this Manhattan Clam Chowder, I decided to combine chopped clams with whole baby clams to give some more body to the soup, besides, I happen to have both on hand. I'm a New England chowder guy myself, and although this version is no doubt healthier since it lacks all the cream and butter, I still like the taste and flavors of the New England version. The ketchup came through a bit strong on this one, I would have opted for less sweet taste. If you use a flat tomato juice base you can tweak up the flavors individually by not going with ketchup. I'll have to ask how the soup went over.
Finally for dessert, I whipped up these "Tic Tac Toe" peanut butter cookies. This was a big surprise to actually incorporate ketchup into cookies. It was interesting to me that the batter/dough was quite light and fluffy, I attributed that to the vinegar/tomato acids interacting with the baking soda. The cookie was light fluffy where I normally would expect a dense chewy texture for a peanut butter cookie. All of the folks at work that got the extras were pretty surprised at the use of ketchup as part of the dough.
World's best meatloaf? I'll have to save that for another time, but I'm definitely happy with the lunch menu today and it was fairly easy to turn out not bad for a five courser. I'll have a brief intermission next week as it's my birthday, but I'll try to put up one of the posts that I've been saving. Until then, thanks for coming by!


Another Milestone = More Videos!
I'd like to share the news that my dear patrons have just helped me smash the next Patreon milestone, which means that I am now earning enough to be able to go part time with my day job in order to produce more painting tutorials!
I have already signed a fresh contract at work agreeing to give up my current responsibility as Head of Department and to have my hours cut back, and although the change won't happen for a couple of months I'm already working extra hard to begin doubling my output which means you can expect one video every two weeks from me instead of one per month.
The beauty of the Patreon model is that I don't have to rely on accepting advertising or commission offers in order to generate a meaningful income (and I have turned down several, including two recently Kickstarted board games that wanted me to create videos with their miniatures); I can simply carry on producing the videos that I enjoy working on and that my patrons want to see the most.
So I offer my public thanks to all of the viewers who have taken that small but important step of becoming a patron. It is a privilege for me to produce videos for you and I hope I can continue creating content that you enjoy for as long as I can.
19 responses to Another Milestone = More Videos!
Congratulations on the milestone. Also congratulations on the new website. It's looking good.
Speaking for myself, and I'm sure most of your supporters would agree, if you have a sponsorship opportunity come along and it's a game you believe is a good product I see no problem with you taking it. Supplemental income from such sponsorships can only be a good thing for the channel and would likely improve the non-sponsored videos as well. Provided of course it is kept to a reasonable degree of frequency and doesn't become your primary video format.
Regardless though, do what you think is best and what makes you happiest of course.
I agree, there are some interesting games around at the moment and you are teaching the techniques rather than providing a blueprint for how a particular model has to be painted.
I don't think anyone is going to hold you to a particular schedule and i am sure there will be quiet times between new releases when you can work on side projects that interest you.
Congrats! In Sorastro we trust!
By the way, your tutorials have helped make my decision to get Decent an easy one!
Congratulations!!! You more than deserved this, hope the next milestone arrive even faster!
I've decided to paint my Descent monsters on my own, trying to put to good use what I've learned with all the IA videos, but wait for your tutorials before I tackle the heroes (one thing I'm really not good at being mixing paints in a creative way to stay true to the source material).
From the base game, Jain Fairwood, Leoric of the Book or Ashrian would all be awesome choices, I like their character arts a lot.
First, I want to reiterate what so many other have said and compliment you on your wonderfully detailed, nuances, and well produced videos. I've watched them all and learn new things each time!
What impresses me most however is the way you interact with your community. The fact that you take time to respond to comments, ask for suggestions, and incorporate your audiences feedback is really outstanding. And while this will undoubtedly become more difficult as your audience grows, let it be recognized that you're making efforts while you still can. Cheers mate, and thank you!
Thanks a lot Murray! It does take time to respond to people but I figure it's the least I can do if someone has taken the time to make a comment. You are of course right; it will take longer to do as things develop but I don't underestimate the importance of connecting with viewers – and I do actually enjoy it so I plan to schedule time to try and keep it up 🙂 Thanks again!


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The Lion's Daughter
By: Loretta Chase
Series: Scoundrels, Book 1
Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
Captives of the Night
Leila Beaumont is a gorgeous and talented portrait painter trapped in a loveless marriage with her profligate husband, Francis. Though long ago, Francis very much played the hero, rescuing and wedding the orphaned 17-year-old Leila - Francis' more recent hedonistic lifestyle of drinking, drugging and womanizing has not only earned him quite a few enemies in London, but lost him the love of his wife.
Ah a love story....what a joy!
By Leycesteria, Surrey on 21-02-15
Your Scandalous Ways
Fallen Women Series
James Cordier is a master of intrigue, a brilliant thief, a first-class lover, and an intimate friend of danger - all for King and Country - and thoroughly sick of it. He just has to complete one last mission, and then he can retire peacefully, and resume his aristocratic life in Regency London, where his most dangerous task will be courting sweet, respectable heiresses. But first, James must charm a set of incriminating letters from a woman who is anything but quiet or respectable: the notorious Francesca Bonnard.
magical mix
By Jo Kindle on 14-03-21
Last Night's Scandal
Carsington Brothers Series
Peregrine Dalmay, Earl of Lisle, may have survived the deadly perils of Egypt, but back in Regency London, he faces the most dire threat yet: his irrational, emotional family...and the completely uncontrollable Miss Olivia Wingate-Carsington! Descended from a line of notorious - but very aristocratic - adventurers, Olivia has a long history of driving Peregrine to distraction, and her debut into polite society hasn't lessened her flair for drama, or her ability to drag him into her scandalous schemes.
By Mo Bass on 26-04-21
A Duke in Shining Armour
Difficult Dukes, Book 1
Bookish, brainy Lady Olympia Hightower should be elated she's marrying the 'catch' of several London seasons. Her large spendthrift family certainly is! And yet, Olympia finds herself sneaking out the chapel window, in a mad attempt to escape her glorious future as a duchess. Virtue was never a virtue for Hugh Philemon Ancaster, Seventh Duke of Ripley, but even he can see his duty as best man requires him to recapture the fleeing bride, and return her to the bridegroom. But with every one of Olympia's clever turns, he's finding it harder to give her up.
A complete romantic romp
By A Walker on 18-07-21
Viscount Vagabond
Regency Noblemen
Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
Catherine Pelliston has just escaped a forced marriage to an obnoxious friend of her unreliable father; and now she's truly in the soup; kidnapped and helpless in a London brothel! And though she's been rescued by the very inebriated Max Demowery, Viscount Rand, she may be in even greater danger of falling in love with the shockingly outrageous, scandalously improper Viscount Vagabond!
Good story & characters, pretty good narration too
By L on 18-01-15
Thunder and Roses
Fallen Angels, Book 1
By: Mary Jo Putney
Narrated by: Peter Bishop
They called him the Demon Earl. They said he could do anything. Son of a rogue and a gypsy, Nicolas Davies was a notorious rake until a shattering betrayal left him alone and embittered in the Welsh countryside. Desperation drives quiet schoolmistress Clare Morgan to ask the Demon Earl to help save her village. Unwilling to involve himself in the problems of others, Nicholas sets an impossible price on his aid-only if Clare will live with him for three months, letting the world think the worst, will he intervene.
Damp squid and dandelions
The Scoundrel's Daughter
Brides of Bellaire Gardens Series, Book 1
By: Anne Gracie
Narrated by: Christine Rendel
Alice, Lady Charlton, is finally free of her dominating husband, but on the verge of her new life, she is trapped when a blackmailer threatens to publish letters that could ruin her. To protect the secrets of her past Alice must find a lord for his daughter, Lucy, to marry. Alice reluctantly agrees to find the girl a noble husband but when Lucy arrives, she's difficult and uncooperative and has no interest in her father's scheme. A lord, she says, will only look down his nose at her-and she's having none of that! Desperate, Alice enlists the aid of her handsome young nephew.
Under a Dark Moon
Brandon Brothers - Adam
By: Stella Riley
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
Meet Adam Brandon...acutely intelligent and master swordsman but gradually realizing that he isn't yet ready for the future he had previously planned.Victim of a cruel deception, Camilla Edgerton-Foxe has a jaundiced view of the male sex and a tongue as sharp as her wits...but she also possesses an extraordinary talent. A peculiar encounter offers Adam the kind of employment for which he is uniquely suited and that will exercise his mind as well as his muscles. The fly in the ointment is that Miss Edgerton-Foxe comes with it...as does Rainham.
Wonderful Escapism
By K. Greaves on 15-10-21
How to Marry a Marquis
Agents of the Crown, Book 2
By: Julia Quinn
When Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy of How to Marry a Marquis in her employer's library, she's convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. A guidebook to seduction might be just the thing she needs - and what harm could there be in taking a little peek? Intrigued by the alluring young woman with the curious little rulebook, James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, decides that there is only one rule worth following - that Elizabeth marry her marquis.
By Bookworm on 15-04-19
A Regency Trio: Three Novellas
By: Christine Merrill
Enjoy three passionate novellas, Emma Untamed, Master of Penlowen, and To Recapture a Rake, starring dashing men and fiery heroines in this romantic Regency collection.
Only a Kiss
By: Mary Balogh
The Survivors' Club: Six men and one woman, injured in the Napoleonic Wars, their friendships forged in steel and loyalty. But for one, her trials are not over.... Since witnessing the death of her husband during the wars, Imogen, Lady Barclay, has secluded herself in the confines of Hardford Hall, their home in Cornwall. The new owner has failed to take up his inheritance, and Imogen desperately hopes he will never come to disturb her fragile peace.
An interesting story.
By Thor on 12-10-20
Duke of Knight
Gentlemen of Knights Series, Book 1
By: Elizabeth Johns
Rowley Knight, Duke of Knighton, is too busy being a duke to bother with such nonsense as love. With three heirs, he is in no hurry whatsoever to succumb to the lures of the leg-shackles. He is content managing his siblings and estates, and avoiding society whenever possible. If he can only find someone to manage his young sister, life can go back to its proper order.
.... meh
By Morgan Windle (Morgan & Many Books) on 29-12-20
A Beastly Kind of Earl
By: Mia Vincy
Thea Knight loves a spot of mischief. She especially loves her current mischief: masquerading as her sister, while finalizing her scheme to expose the dastardly knaves whose lies ruined her life. Then big, bad-tempered Lord Luxborough upends her game by maneuvering her into marriage. But it's her sister's name on the license, so the marriage won't be valid. Thea's idea? Keep pretending to be her sister until she can run away.
By hen on 17-06-20
The Perfect Rake
Merridew Series, Book 1
Narrated by: Heather Wilds
Fate has lavished beauty on the Merridew sisters - that is, all save the eldest. But plain Prudence bears no grudge; she loves her four beautiful sisters infinitely. So when their abusive grandfather is laid up with an injury, she seizes the opportunity to concoct an ingenious plan that will allow all five of them to escape the clutches of their legal guardian. All it will take is a little matrimonial deception....
Such a hoot!
By Alison on 13-07-21
More than a Mistress
Mistress Series, Book 1
An arrogant duke does the unthinkable - he falls in love with his mistress.... She raced onto the green, desperate to stop a duel. In the mêlée, Jocelyn Dudley, Duke of Tresham, was shot. To his astonishment, Tresham found himself hiring the servant as his nurse. Jane Ingleby was far too bold for her own good. Her blue eyes were the sort a man could drown in - were it not for her impudence. She questioned his every move, breached his secrets, touched his soul. When he offered to set her up in his London town house, love was the last thing on his mind.
By Astar on 16-04-16
Lady Ruthless
Notorious Ladies of London, Book 1
By: Scarlett Scott
Narrated by: John Lane, Olivia Thompson
Lady Calliope Manning is determined to punish the man she holds responsible for her beloved brother's death. She will do anything in her power to destroy him. When rumors swirl that the Earl of Sinclair requires a wealthy bride to rescue himself from dire financial straits, she seizes the opportunity to ruin him at last..
o k story
By Susan on 16-03-21
By: Lisa Kleypas
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed young widow who's running her late husband's shipping company, knows London society is dying to catch her in a scandal. So far, she's been too smart to provide them with one. But then she meets Keir MacRae, a rough-and-rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and all her sensible plans vanish like smoke. They couldn't be more different, but their attraction is powerful, raw and irresistible.
Westcott, Book 1
Anna Snow grew up in an orphanage in Bath knowing nothing of her family. Now she discovers that the late Earl of Riverdale was her father and that she has inherited his fortune. Avery Archer, Duke of Netherby, keeps others at a distance. Yet something prompts him to aid Anna in her transition from orphan to lady. As London society and her newfound relatives threaten to overwhelm Anna, Avery steps in to rescue her....
A wonderful new series by Mary Balogh
By Mrs C Turner on 19-09-18
Gorgeous, stubborn Esme Brentmor, daughter of a disgraced lord, is used to a wild, dangerous life among the tribes of Albania, to whom her father is the legendary, controversial Red Lion whose death she's courageously vowed to avenge - even if it leads to her own. Instead, her quest finds her rescued by the most unlikely (and very reluctant) hero! Lazy and spoiled, Lord Varian St. George has gambled away his heritage and lives on his considerable looks, charm and wits. All he wants is the good life, and instead, he finds himself in rough country, with a tempestuous whirlwind of a female who's as savage as he's civilized. How did this termagant become his responsibility? And how can he escape?! Yet as he and Esme plunge headlong into even more peril, he may surprise even his own jaded self and become the man that Esme (foolishly) believes he is!
©1992 Loretta Chekani (P)2014 Loretta Chekani
Historical Fiction Regency
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What listeners say about The Lion's Daughter
A wonderful saga
I am delighted to say that this book is one of the nicest historical romantic sagas that I have read for a long time with a completely different twist as it is set in foreign lands away from London balls and is not in the normal regency mould.
The Red Lion, Jason Brentmore, who is Ali Pasha's right hand man in Albania has been estranged from his family for 20 years and Diana, his wife in law, arranges a reconciliation to enable him to take his 18 year old daughter, Esme (known as the "little warrior"), back to England to enable her to enter the "marriage mart".
Jason is also aware of fears of an imminent uprising and he is concerned that Esme will be kidnapped by Ismal as a means of getting to him. He therefore makes arrangements for her to be taken to London into the care of his mother.
Esme, on the other hand, who has been brought up in a wild, dangerous and culturally very different environment, and has not inherited the mantel of "little warrior" for nothing, has no wish to go to England where she is unknown.
This is the story of her adventures through Albania by land and sea, back to England. You get to meet her delightful 12 year old cousin, Percival, who is intrinsic to the whole story and is being chaperoned by the most unlikely (and very reluctant) hero, Lord Varian St. George, who has gambled away his heritage and lives on his title, considerable looks, charm and wits.
I really enjoyed the chemistry between the civilised Varian and the tempestous Esme; and how they find true love throughout the perilous dangers they face together. It was also fun to see Esme develop into a young lady, albeit retaining her foreign charm, and Varian into a hero worthy of her love.
I enjoyed it so much, that I want to read the series from start to finish.
Gave up on this book halfway through. It was unrelenting misery. Still wondering where the romance was.
Most amazingly boring
If this book wasn't for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?
I normally love this author but this book I found dull and could not be bothered to finish it
Wish to return it. Waste of creditable
A rather boring story very well read. It is not up to Loretta Chase's usual high standard as far as I am concerned. Kate Reading is an extremely good narrator. I'll look out for her on other recordings.
Tripans
Unlikely heroine, level headed hero
Right up there with Lord of Scoundrel, Lorreta Chase has a way with words and captures the reader with an unusual story that you just can't put down. I am a huge fan of well written period romance novels, and this book is one of those that doesn't have the extreme emotional highs and lows that some other books would have, but still have plenty of action and drama to keep the readers on the toes. I know some readers have complained that there are too much historical references that might have bogged down the flow, which I wholeheartedly disagree because I didn't find it hindering the story plot one bit — in fact it was necessary in my opinion to create the surrounding for the story to evolve in and I actually quite enjoyed it. I liked that in this story, there are always redeeming qualities even for the worst villain, and the most refreshing thing about this book is that the hero is someone who doesn't have a crazy temper and is level headed, and lastly acts like a normal human being. Crazy as it seems, it is very refreshing in a historical period romance, as a lot of the stories are plagued with heroes of that crazy sort. For me, this was a light read, and definitely have it's comedic value at certain points. Highly recommended!
Perfect Pairing of Author and Narrator
I enjoyed The Lion's Daughter more in audio than I did in print. I had read the book a number of years ago and the plot didn't stick with me so I got to experience the book like it was brand new. Kate Reading and Loretta Chase are a perfect pairing for me. Reading does a great job with the male characters; they are all distinct but sound masculine enough to my ear. I love the character of Esme who is not your traditional herione and Valarian's realization that he needs to grow up in order to deserve Esme. The non-traditional setting for part of the book was a treat and I love Chase's prose. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series Captives of the Night.
apr_observer
Age gap and communication gap between the leads..
The age gap between our leads, she is 18 and he is 30, was larger than normal for this author. It was a bit weird for our lead when he thought ahe was even younger but could not squelsh the lust.
Then they had difficulties communicating. She excelled at getting angry, not trusting, and fleeing. He excelled at not sharing his feelings.
In the end they clicked, but they did not capture me like other L.Chase couples. A rare miss for this author.
Kyahgirl
Not compelling but a good backgrounder.
3/5; 3 stars; B
Kate Reading is one of my favorite narrators and she did a great job on this book. I think the rating would have been lower if not for her. This wasn't a bad book, just not particularly engaging. I didn't care for most of the characters and the plot was a bit rambling. I think the best character was the cranky old bat, the Dowager Lady Brentmor.
Disturbingly creepy Hero
Loretta Chase has written 3 of my favorite books. In the past I have greatly enjoyed her writing. This book, however, I am extremely disappointed in, it was disturbing and upsetting. Throughout the beginning of this book the Hero has to fight his desire for this child, the heroine. He talks about how much she looks like a child yet he wants to have sex with her. Other people throughout the book comment on her being a child, looking so young and that she is not completely developed yet. It is very disconcerting, creepy and uncomfortable even though we find out later she is 18. The Hero is a complete male whore that has broken up marriages and really hurt people's lives. This behavior makes him a bad boy and is suppose to make him sexy. They did have STD's back then that could not be cured, and the way he was bedding women he would at least have a couple of them. Then Ms. Chase pairs this reprobate with of course a virgin. So sad that I hated this book so much that I won't be reading another one of Ms. Chase's books in the future.
Maine Knitter
Very good book
I loved this! Sure, it's not a typical Regency romance. In fact, I'd call it an adventure with romance thrown in. I was almost afraid to read this based on reviews but, unless you're looking for sprigged muslin, ribboned bonnets, and dances at Almack's, this was a great story. Good guys, bad guys, English Lords, and foreign travel. And I loved Percival. What a cute kid. Kate Reading does her usual good job with the narration. Really enjoyed this.
Etumos
my head was not in the game
this was not the easiest book to follow...but that is coming from someone who is easily distracted. the plot was complex for what I normally expect from romance. I was more in the mood for something light and empty. this one kept you thinking and was quote good from that angle...if you like thinking. ;)
K.J.H.
Could not get into it after a YEAR odd trying
This book wasn't for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
It seems I'm in the minority when it comes to the enjoyment of this book.
Would you ever listen to anything by Loretta Chase again?
Yes! Just cause I found this one not to be engaging enough does not mean I don't like her work.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Kate Reading?
Yes, she is a great narrator. Nor my fav but she up there with my fav female narrators.
What character would you cut from The Lion's Daughter?
Not sure as I did not finish the book YET.
I purchased this book a year ago and have tried to listen several times. I can't seem to get past the 3rd chapter. I love the authors writing and have many of her work that I adore... this one could be amazing but I need to get past the beginning. However I think I will start playing it on nights I have trouble falling asleep until I can get past that "point"!!!
Harry_ATL
Not her best
I adore the stellar combo of Loretta Chase / Kate Reading, but this book is just a bit of a miss. Too slow, too long, though there are bright points in the verbal sparing between the hero and heroine. Percival is a great 12 year old. But overall, the story would have benefitted from some significant editing.
I still believe in Loretta Chase and will listen to others. Not every book can be Lord of Scoundrels....
I feel disloyal but...
... I just didn't like this one. I am a HUGE Loretta Chase fan, especially if Kate Reading is narrating. Reading does her usual masterful job of narration in this book. She has huge talents! Having said that, usually Chase novels are imaginative, witty (to the point of laugh-out-loud funny sometimes), adult and interesting.... usually.
The LIon's Daughter misses the mark. Its plot is convoluted to the point of exasperation. There are too many side-plots involving too many characters to keep straight. It's just way too long for the subject matter. In other words, it sinks of its own weight. I bought this because I had just finished and loved "Lord of Scoundrels" which I bought because "A Duke in Shining Armour" was so very, very lovely. I'll likely keep buying Chase's books because, when all is said and done, she is very good at what she does.
I just can't recommend this one.


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Rossi was born in Milan the 3rd of May 1931.
In 1959 he graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan.
His book "L'Architettura Della Città", "The Architecture of the City" was published 1966.
Starting in 1975, Aldo Rossi taught at the faculty of architecture in Venice and in the following years he also held lectures regularly at several major American universities.
In 1983, Rossi was nominated Managing Director of the Department of Architecture for the Biennale di Venezia. Aldo Rossi has won many awards for his research in both architecture and industrial design.
In 1990, he won the The Pritzker Prize
In 1992, he was given the 1991 Thomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture as well as the "Campione D'Italia" Nel Mondo prize.Aldo Rossi died the 4th of September in Milan in 1996.
Et Cardman, Hoshau, Milan
Inspired by the urban landscapes of Italian painters Mario Sironi and Giorgio Morandi, Aldo Rossi produces haunting images in which his buildings and others in the city shrink.
This design shows how the city responds to the city, slightly exaggerated in proportion.
San Cataldo Cemetery, Modena, Italy
He engages in a determined search for essential forms based on what is refered to as "repetition and fixation." Aldo Rossi attempts to recover the "immovable elements of architecture," not as empty catalogs of forms but as a search for an ageless originality found in formal types.
Some of his designs were heavily inspired by the works of de Chirico and Sironi.
He argued that a city must be studied and valued as something constructed over time; of particular interest are urban artefacts that withstand the passage of time. Despite the modern movement polemics against monuments, for example.
He held that the city remembers its past and uses that memory through monuments; that is, monuments give structure to the city.
It came at a time when architects were questioning the tenets of the Modern Movement.
Unadorned exterior, insistent static volumes and chilly uniformity of negative space is a visual reticence that is solemn, yes, but also eerie and discomforting
The cemetery is the very embodiment of this notion of collective memory, and Rossi here creates a haunting and enigmatic city of the dead.
As quoted by Rossi "One can say that the city itself is the collective memory of its people, and like memory it is associated with objects and places. The city is the locus of the collective memory."
Rossi envisioned for the "city of the dead"- a free standing red ossuary at the entrance in form of a cube; positioned between the two repositories .
It was envisioned to form a series of repositories like the bone structure in a human.
Rossi is syncretic, a human bridge between objective history and sublime subjectivity, rational consciousness and the irrational-unconscious, collective and personal memory—a man whose reconciliation of diametrically opposed imperatives finds him, to borrow his words, "somewhere between logic and biography." Much like his façades and interior spaces, Rossi's syncretism is deceptively simple
Despite the vigour, and, at times, sheer chaos of colour, line and form, they reveal a deliberateness and consistency characteristic of a man developing a code language.
other drawings his beloved enamel coffeepot is also bisected to reveal a brick wall and staircase
Bonnefanten Museum
A design derived overlapping/ similar to his coffee pot designs
A three-dimensional incarnation of a de Chirico
One of five buildings clustered on a triangular parcel intersected by two new streets on the Monte Amiata site.
Designed an elongated slab with a continuous outer corridor, or ballatoio—a building form popularized in the 1920s and one "as recognizable to Italians as town houses are to the English."
Result was a nearly 200meter block of two- and three-story flats raised on thin rectangular piers enclosing a public arcade.
Gallaratese Quarter II, Milano, Italy
It was one of his first projects, for a housing complex on the outskirts of Milan (Gallaratese 1969-1974)
Teatro del Mondo -Venice Italy, 1979-80
Built earthily on the edge of the water, it is a light floating octagon theatre.
Its structure expresses the solid certainty of inert matter, against the fluid, watery agitation of life around.
Determined to survive in memory the way its masonry withstands time, and it hides its timeless monumentality behind a casual conjunction of schematic pieces bordering on the picturesque in the coloristic cube of the seaside tavern.
The mineral impassivity of its geometry is what freezes its forms in a still landscape.
The idea was to recall the floating theatres which were so characteristic of Venice and its carnivals in the 18th century
He often employed archetypal forms in an attempt to re-establish a connection with the collective memory of the urban environment.
The form includes a conical dome, and a composition of basic geometry, often seen in all his designs
Simplified architectural elements give a sense of longing.
volumes – cube, cylinder, and prism – and their elemental identities as towers, columns, … out of his theoretical base came designs that seem always to be a part of the city fabric, rather than an intrusion
Later he repeated this design feature in one of his housing designs in germany which was a more livelier building and more to do with existence and nurturing of life.
Cast in rough cement and composed of the parts of an ancient coffin, its roof-shaped lid having slid off and come to rest on a stump of a column and a thin access.
Design also shows recessed windows with cornices.
Flat roof with conical tower tops
Sudliche Friedrichstadt Housing Complex, 1981, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Il Palazzo, Fukuoka, Japan
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Built in 1987 in Japan
Built in Post-Modern style in an urban context
Comprises mainly of brick masonry with expressed steel lintels
Reinterpretation of classical orders again with cornices and recessed windows.
Flat roof, Squarish plan and red in color (like the Ossuary in San Catalado)
Art Gallery Fukuoka, 1989, Japan
The walls are clad with corrugated metal, which contrasts the two 26ft tall doric columns.
Behind this grand portico is the stucco facade, framed by two brick fin walls.
Inside are two floors of open display space. It is built to stand for only three years.
A semi circular roof also seen in his earlier works like Bonnafanten Museum and cultural centre in Milan.
Entrance, The Doric Columns
Stairwell
The gallery in its environment
Monument in Piazetta Manzoni, 1988, Italy
A triangular source of water added as a feature in many of his buildings
Use of tiles
Casa Aurora, Headquarters, 1884, Italy
Use of corner columns and design of entrance from within.
Blank façade at entrance
Red façade-exposed brick
Use of various geometries in the same complex
Octagon block (Teatro del Mondo)
Portico (Casa Aurora)
Tower (San Catalado)
Triangular skylights (Berlin Housing)
Square design with recessions (Centro Torri Centre)
Deutsches Historisches Museum, 1988, Germany
Ca' di cozzi, Verona, Italy
This was his last architectural project.
The whole area measures 67,00 mc. He was asked to create a district with shops, offices and apartments.
This project has been based on three main elements: the green open space of the hills, the hierarchy among residences and offices, and finally the reference to, not the copying of, Venetian Architecture.
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The idea is that the entire district is constructed with local materials.
Semi circular and triangular roof top
Use of cornices and columned portico
All his projects have seen to have many similar features which also derive from the use of local materials available to him
Other Designs By Him…
The recurrence coffeepots in his increasingly well known drawings eventually induced the Italian firm Alessi to commission him to design a line of coffeepots which are very symbolic of his design methodology, coming across at one glance at them.eg: 'La Conica'- Express Coffee Maker. His inspiration which finally got converted into his architecture and designs.


"The Cult of the Yamaha NS-1000 Monitor Loudspeaker"
Apparently there is now a cafe of the same name above where the old shop was.
If you scroll back through this thread you find a few mentions of the Recorded Music Salon which was Melbournes most idiosyncratic HiFi / music shop.
Absolutely. My only point was that a bright yellow gorilla with a flashing light on its head is generally more likely to be seen . The more times you notice there are gorillas around the more likely you are to watch out for them in future ( hopefully anyway ).
Not referring to the design of the crossovers but to their construction,. I built the original crossovers as designed by JohnK in rough ! form . When Hank took over the project he rebuilt the crossovers as shown in his pics above .
I think a refinish will help. Looking forward to pics of completed speakers.
I didnt mean the design of the waveguide. I meant improve the quality of its build which was , putting it nicely, somewhat less than perfect.
I would have been very surprised if you were altering the baffle shape. Given your big improvement of the crossovers I am hoping you might make a matching improvement of the tweeter waveguide .
Hard to tell when we cant see the back. I thought maybe it only showed the woofers on a baffle in a rather substantial metal frame.
Please help me to identify the speaker!


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