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Bara brith or 'speckled bread' is a traditional Welsh tea bread or cake. We make it for cold weather hikes, perfect with a flask of hot tea and smothered in butter. It's easy to make, keeps well and doesn't contain any fat... though you can make up for the last bit with the butter!
- 175ml strong, warm black tea - e.g. welsh or english breakfast tea
- 225g mixed dried fruit - currants, sultanas, raisins
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed orange
- 150g light soft brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 225g self-raising flour
- Pinch of sea salt - Halen Môn Vanilla Sea Salt is the best!
- 1 tsp ground mixed spice
- Line a loaf tin (approx 20cm x 10cm) with greaseproof paper.
Brew a tea-bag in 175ml boiling water in large bowl for 5-10mins.
Remove the tea bag and add the dried fruit, orange zest, orange juice and sugar to the bowl. Cover and leave overnight for the fruit to plump up.
When you're ready to make the bread, preheat your oven to 180C. Add the egg to the fruit mix and stir. Next, sift the flour, salt and mixed spice over the mixture. Mix everything together to a soft dough and spoon into the loaf tin and give it a sharp tap to level the surface.
Bake for around an hour until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
Eat smothered in butter or with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Perfect.


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The Usedom Music Festival has been presenting culture, music and art of the Baltic Sea region since 1993. Every year in the autumn it brings international musicians on the island of Usedom, the second biggest of Germany located in the Baltic Sea on the German-Polish border. The festival is famous for its familiar atmosphere having most of the concerts in the small churches and museums of the villages; on the German part of the island as well as on the polish side. For their "Peenemünde Concerts" in a former Nazi rocket testing compound (as a signal for peace and reconciliation) it could win prominent musicians such as Mstislav Rostropovich, Kurt Mazur, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Alan Gilbert, Neeme Järvi, Gidon Kremer and others.
cultio services___________// cultural marketing
relaunch support of the festival's corporate design, development of new marketing actions, supervision of marketing activities during the festival period, production of the concert programmes
___________// festival production
coordinator for concerts and artists, travel logistics
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Hey guys,
I've been researching band saws for a couple months now, looking to buy my first one for my garage shop. Up until now, I decided to go with the Craftsman 14" band saw because it's essentially a cheaper Rikon 10-321 clone with reasonable reviews here and on other sites. With it being my first band saw, I don't really know exactly what my needs are yet so I didn't want to break the bank just yet. I do find myself thinking resawing would be really useful – more so than what's possible than on my table saw.
Currently the Craftsman is $400, but looking at the price history, it was around $360-375+tax for a good part of last year, which is a good price range for me given the features.
The Rikon 10-325 caught my eye too, but at $800+, I couldn't justify that cost. Not to mention, I was on a slippery slope – thinking the Laguna 14-12 wasn't much more than the 10-325…
But then I noticed that Sears now has the Rikon 10-325 $675 with free site-to-store shipping, which makes it cheaper than Highland Woodworking and Woodcraft. With a couple cashback deals (on my credit card and Sears FatWallet), I can probably snag the 10-325 for $650-$690, which includes tax and shipping. Has anyone seen it for less than $675 before/regularly?
So now I'm looking at just under twice the price of the Craftsman bandsaw. I see the main feature differences on paper:
I'm sure I'll be happy with either as my first saw, but I can't help but think the 10-325 will last me longer before I feel the need to upgrade. I guess what I'm asking is, is the 10-325 "twice" the saw of the Craftsman?
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#1 posted 03-23-2015 10:17 AM
I personally favor the Rikon because of the resaw capacity and HP. Both features are very important in choosing a bandsaw. Equally important in my mind is the warranty. Rikon's is 5 years, I can't speak to the Craftsman. Over the years I have only had one opportunity to deal with Rikon Customer service and they made me very happy, very quickly, CS at Sears on the other hand has been a very different story. Guess what I'm saying, is there is more to consider when buying your saw than just the hardware. Good luck to you and hope to hear you're making piles of saw dust soon
-- Don, North Carolina,http://www.ncdon.com Working full time at retired.
#2 posted 03-23-2015 10:41 AM
I would not be afraid to buy a used bandsaw.
I recently picked up a Jet 12" for $100.
I routinely see Delta 14" saws on Craigslist for $2-300.
-- Everything is a prototype thats why its one of a kind!!
#3 posted 03-23-2015 03:42 PM
ndcon – thanks, I completely forgot to factor in the warranty! The Craftsman has a 1 year limited warranty, and it's $85 for a 5 year extended warranty, which makes the 10-325 look even better…
rwe2156 – In general, I'm not opposed to buying used tools either but not until after I've had more experience using one so I know what to look for when inspecting a used one. That said, I comb my local Craigslist (Tucson) regularly for tools I "need", but most of the used tools in my area are Harbor Freight, Craftsman, Rigid, Ryobi etc and not the bigger woodworking brands. Brands like Jet, Powermatic, etc pop up more often in Phoenix, but the cost of time and gas offsets any savings. I haven't been lucky enough to find those Craigslist power tool hidden gems yet. That said, there was a Powermatic 141 in my area for $625 last month. At the time I saw the listing, I hadn't decided I was willing to spend that much. Not sure if it's still available though.
Thanks for the responses!
#4 posted 03-23-2015 04:05 PM
I have the Craftsman BS and purchased the fence for the Rikon 10-321. It's all I need and have been pleased with it.
#5 posted 03-23-2015 04:41 PM
Grizzly currently has a few of its 14" band saws on sale with free shipping and, depending on where you live, no sales tax .
#6 posted 03-23-2015 05:24 PM
I love my RIKON 10-325….
Very few people ever complain about purchasing more capacity!!!
-- Randy-- I may not be good...but I am slow! If good things come to those who wait.... Why is procrastination a bad thing?
#7 posted 03-23-2015 06:01 PM
Hi Lynden,
Yeah, I had really considered the Grizzly G0555 line as it has really really good reviews for the low-to-mid end (price wise) 14" band saws. But for me it was the all-around middle of the road option, in price and features. Specs are closer to the Craftsman (HP and resaw), though I'm sure the quality is far superior on the Grizzly. Not quite as much as the Rikon 10-325 was, but the specs (horsepower and resaw capacity) are lower. If I added the riser block to the Grizzly, I'm looking at about the same price as the Rikon 10-325 right now.
The general idea I got from my research is that there are plenty of people happy with any of the 3 saws, but they all have their quirks, varying levels of tweaking during the initial setup, and personal tolerance for what's acceptable with the flaws. Which is great for them, except never having owned a band saw, I don't know what my preferences are yet.
I find myself now re-reading all the LJ reviews on the G0555 and 10-325 :)
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#8 posted 03-24-2015 01:44 AM
I love my 10-325. It is so smooth and quiet. If you buy it, make sure to read the manual supplement before assembling. Some steps are a little different than what the main manual shows. I had to re-do part of my install when I finished and had parts left over!
#9 posted 03-24-2015 11:51 AM
Check sears online they have the 10 325 on sale for $674. Right now
-- missouri, dave
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#10 posted 03-24-2015 12:44 PM
I just bought the 10-325 last night because it's on sale for $675. I wasn't going to rush but it looks like it'll go back to 749.99 after 9am CT today (3/24)
Family & Friends! Get an Extra 10% Off OR Members choose 20% back in points on items in Checkout hide details Offer ends 3/24 at 9am CT. Excludes Online Only Dynamic Pricing, Great Price, Hot Buys, Smart Buys, Unilateral Pricing Policy items, Sears licensed partners & websites, Digital Services, catalog orders, Gift Cards, money orders, wire transfers, commercial orders or previous purchases. In the event of a return, savings may be deducted from refund and points may be credited to account. Family & Friends discounts are loaded automatically in cart when purchasing online (3/22/15 12am CT to 3/24/15 9am CT on sears.com)
-- Billy
#11 posted 03-24-2015 12:51 PM
I just bought the BIG Rikon 10-346, had a small issue, called customer service, talked to a human, figured out the issue and was done in 10 minutes. Great saw and great customer support. I don't think you would have an issue with the Craftsman Saw, but Sears is bleeding $$, who knows where they will be in a year
-- Dave
#12 posted 03-24-2015 03:07 PM
Sunstealer73, does the 10-325 come with the manual supplement or do I need to download it from somewhere? I could only find the "standard" manual PDF on the Rikon website.
Weldoman, NinjaAssassin, yup, that's the exact deal I was looking at this past weekend.
I knew they were having their Friends and Family sale over the weekend, but I wasn't sure if the Rikon was included in the sale. Late last night I decided I didn't want to risk missing out on the deal, so I pulled the trigger on the Rikon 10-325 from Sears :) Really glad I did since it's back up to $1019 now. With cashback from FatWallet and my credit card, it ended up being $650 including tax and shipping. I figure I have a bit over a week (shipping to local Sears) to have buyer's remorse.
Thanks for all the input everyone!
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#13 posted 03-24-2015 05:06 PM
It comes with it. I couldn't find it online either. The main differences are spacer washers for the shelf and the way the fence is assembled.
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#14 posted 03-24-2015 07:23 PM
Nerdbot, I just looked at their site to make sure I didn't fall for some ploy and oh boy! I would have been kicking myself in the pants if I hadn't purchased it last night. It was at the very tippy top of my budget that the wife approved. The alternative was the Craftsman BAS350 (Rikon 10-321 Clone) which is now 439.99 (and not the same class of saw). I'm even more excited now!
-- Billy
#15 posted 03-24-2015 08:34 PM
Haha, I hear you, NinjaAssassin. I was a little shocked to see the non-sale price as well. To be fair, the other retailers regularly sell the 10-325 for a lot less than $1019, but as far as I can tell $675 has been the lowest price for awhile.
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Mila and the Marine
By now you've probably heard it. The very lovely Mila Kunis has accepted a video request by a U.S. Marine for a date. I think the PopWatch headline says it best: Officially the Coolest Celebrity on the Planet.
Here's the brief story: a marine serving in Afghanistan created a video that went viral on YouTube. In it he asks Mila Kunis if she'll go to the Marine Ball with him. The invite was brought to her attention on some TV appearance. And she accepted.
Really nice of her, you have to admit. That guy will have quite a story to tell to his grandchildren. But, when you think about it, although she's not likely to be in danger for her life since he's taking her to a very public event and half the world knows it, you realize that she can always easily cop out later: Oops, didn't realize when I said yes that I have an obligation that weekend doing a magazine shoot in Milan, or something. So really, it's not quite the astonishing move it appears at first to be.
Still, there are so many stars I cannot imagine doing this. So Ms. Kunis' move is indeed very cool. (It's also great PR for a career that seems to be soaring higher every day.) She seems very grounded and at ease with fame. As she herself said in an interview: "I had a normal upbringing and went to public school. If I ever, even for a second, started getting a big head, I was brought back to reality pretty quickly. My parents are why I'm pretty grounded."
There are so many young stars today who could use parents like Mila's.
From this we can deduce it is apparently possible, though surely not easy, to lead a relatively normal life and be famous. Elizabeth Hurley's (in)famous quote, "In the end, famous people only ever end up hanging out with other famous people or in private places because it's just too exhausting to be stared at and bothered the whole time," is apparently not true for at least some famous celebs. (She took a lot of heat for saying this. In all fairness, she did then add, "Some of my happiest memories are sitting in a pavement cafe, having some coffee, watching the world go round – and those days are just gone now.")
Surely it's not easy for Mila. In another conversation, when she was dating Macaulay Culkin, she said she was determined to keep their privacy no matter how much work it took, even if it turned out ultimately to be destructive to their careers. And I'm sure if she becomes really big, a super A-lister, it will be a lot more tricky to preserve that regular life, harder to avoid the swelled head, and any future marines probably will not get a date with her to their ball.
As it is, Mila, who also attends sci-fi conventions and likes to play World of Warcraft or whatever it's called, is pretty darned cool and relaxed in her own skin. She's not pretentious, is just having fun, and so far it seems to be working for her and her career. Which in this age of angst and rehab and temper-tantrums, is so refreshing to see. Now, if only she'd quit smoking…..


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4 January 2012
Night pictures of the bedroom (House Rebuild 8)
29 comments:
Wow, it's beautiful, fantastic job!ReplyDelete
-Kim :)
I think it's fantastic. So many details. So cozy. Very niceReplyDelete
groetjes Ingrid
beautiful, everything! I LOVE the closet! I do not I have never seen one like it, it is beautiful!ReplyDelete
I embrace you, and I renew my best wishes for the New Year!
It is like a scene from a movie! I like it a lot!ReplyDelete
cette chambre est très romantique, la lumière douce lui convient parfaitement.Jolie scène.ReplyDelete
So romantick and cosy! Beautiful details! I like the colors at the room!ReplyDelete
me encanta ver las casas iluminadas ¡¡ son tan bonitas ¡¡¡ esa habitacion es preciosa ¡ReplyDelete
besos Elena
so beautiful room, I love it!!ReplyDelete
I love to see little scenes through windows and this is lovely.ReplyDelete
Lovely pictures!ReplyDelete
Så stämningsfullt!ReplyDelete
Wonderful bedroom, elegant but cosy, and your photos are just great!ReplyDelete
Ohhh Susanne...I has become a very feminine and romantic room. I really love the warm and cozy feeling. Can I have it as guest room next time I come for a sleep over? Hugs...ReplyDelete
Es una habitación preciosa, me encanta la tonalidad que tiene. Felicidades!!!ReplyDelete
I can see myself in that lovely room, lol.... Cheers. LJReplyDelete
I wish sweet dreams.ReplyDelete
A very female room.
Perfect like a good dream... Congrats!ReplyDelete
Så lekkert og man får bare lyst til å legge seg til å sove i det rommet :O) God helg og kos deg masse , klem fra Bente .ReplyDelete
The word "abandon" came to mind when I saw this room. Louise creates with abandon. Romantic and cozy! I love the lace curtains. So feminine!ReplyDelete
Beautiful Suzanne..... feels like a real glimpse into a real house!ReplyDelete
Wonderful pictures.ReplyDelete
Thanks for commenting, I am really looking forward to go on with the rest of the house!ReplyDelete
Love, Susanne
fantástico trabajo!!!ReplyDelete
This room is very romantic and very feminine, Louise is very lucky. ;)ReplyDelete
Thanks Marga and Léa!ReplyDelete
Love, Susanne
O my!! I swear just 2 days ago, I was seeing tiny feather boas in my head for a roombox I wanted to create for the longest time! Might I have been dreaming of this room??!ReplyDelete
I am envious of Louise. You have made amazing progress with the house. I am sure this house will be completed within the next few months at the rate you are going!
Sans: The builings have stopped for a while, I think Louise is awaiting news on Petit Brocante to use in her decorating, why not wait for the best ;-) Kitchen will come a long soon, though ;-)ReplyDelete
Love, Susanne
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Who's picking up bill for all these officers?
Do you happen to have any idea who is paying for the policing on Preston New Road (the Cuadrilla site)?
I ask because on the occasions I have driven through there on my way home there is a constant, large police presence and on Tuesday in particular (at about 4.15pm) I could not believe my eyes ... a number of police vans and a huge number of police officers in riot gear lining the road on both sides.
All I could see were about four to six protesters who in the main appeared to be older ladies, just standing there quietly.
Where is the threat that would justify a police presence like this?
Maybe I missed something? ... if I did, the police officers standing around didn't look as though they had had anything in particular to deal with.
Is it really necessary to have such a huge police presence and in so doing, does this not rather enforce the impression that fracking is a decision that is effectively being forced upon the people of Lancashire, whether we like it or not? Counter productive, possibly?!
I hadn't realised that we now live in a police state.
Whatever and whoever is demanding this ridiculous police presence, I would at least like reassurance that it is not the Lancashire taxpayer who is covering the inevitable costs, particularly when police officers appear to be in short supply when they are needed in other areas.
M Cooksey
Ashton on Ribble
Will we ever be roadwork free?
The amount of roadworks we've had to endure lately is a nightmare.
For commuters to and from work it is particularly bad and an endless problem for Blackpool Transport.
There is the longer than estimated works in St Annes on Clifton Drive by Highbury Road with yet another set of temporary traffic lights added more delays to our journeys to and from work.
I wish to congratulate Blackpool Transport and drivers on managing to condense what could have been much longer travelling time to around 10 - 15 minutes later than usual particularly during peak 'home time.' While I can only speak for the no: 7 route (between Central Drive and St Annes/Lytham) I felt it could have been a lot worse especially when St Annes Road too have on going road works and temporary lights yet, my latest time home was 5.20pm as normally opposed to 4.50pm and this was only on two occasions. With odd buses missing or well behind schedule trying to catch up how could anyone complain to drivers when there was and is little else can be done.
I cannot speak for congestion and delays on Crossley Bridge route but I imagine drivers are doing their level best through all these works.
Once we are roadworks free (will there be such a time?) we can all relax again with complaints eliminated to a minimum for Blackpool Transport staff and breath a well earned sigh of relief.
Clifford Chambers
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Warning to South Shore elderly
I would like to alert everyone, but especially the elderly, living in the South Shore area.
Recently, an elderly friend was charged £800 for the simple task of cleaning the drain. This is robbery.
We all need to be on our guard.
Ms R Page
Penalties have little effect
Penalties will have little effect
The recent increase in legal penalties for using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle, will have little, or no, effect.
Awarding six points still means that the criminal will still be able to drive and £200 is only a good night out.
No deterrent at all.
What punishment needs to be implemented is an instant ban for 12 months, with no mitigating circumstances being admissible. Also, evidence received from the public such as a photograph, or record of the event by at least two people, should be made acceptable for the police to bring a court case.
If the illegal use of the phone causes damage, or injury to others, then the ban should be for life, with life meaning life.
However, I feel phones are only the thin end of the wedge with modern vehicles.
With more and more on-board phone and entertainment technology and less and less manual control of the vehicle – reversing alarms, automatic gearbox, Sat-Nav, self-parking, cruise control being required – the potential for driver distraction will increase more and more. God help our grandchildren riding a bicycle on a public road.
Paul Emsley
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Why Labour lost its voters
Can I enlighten Baroness Shami Chakrabarti as to why Labour was ousted in the Copeland by-election?
Her assumption that only Tory voters own cars, while Labour voters rely on public transport, is absurd. I've voted Labour in the past and I owned a car, as I do now when I don't vote Labour.
The reason I no longer vote Labour is because the party has become filled with people such as her – the likes of Emily Thornberry, who sneer at the flag of St George and 'white van men', as if their very existence were proof of bigotry and racism, and people like Diane Abbott, who advocates state education while sending her child to private school.
The Labour Party is finished if it stays on its current course – not just in Copeland, but nationwide.
It no longer represents the people it was created to represent.
Nowadays, it despises those people.
That's why it lost Copeland, not because they can't afford cars.
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Hiring a limo can be a cumbersome task, especially if you are unsure of the limo companies available in your area. However, hiring a limo does have a huge plethora of benefits, including simply using the limo to arrive in style. If you happen to live in a new area, hiring a limo will allow you to get from one place to another in a relaxed, luxurious environment without having to worry. Limos are also very useful during the months of winter, where you have the option of traveling from one location to another in a heated, luxury car.
One of the best ways to learn about limo services is to talk to friends and family, or to those who have hired limos before. Speaking to former customers will allow you to get insight into the company, and into the kind of services that the company offers. Personal reviews will let you know about the customer service of that company, and how well the customer was treated by the staff. Personal reviews will also give you a list of pros and cons of that company, allowing you to make a rational decision.
Another thing to look for is the number of years in business. This will allow you to gauge how experienced the company is, and how trained they are to respond to a variety of situations. It is recommended to hire a limo-service with an in-depth experience in transportation; so that there is an experienced professional at hand should anything go wrong.
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One way to ensure that you get the best of service is to visit the companies in person and look at the fleet of cars available. This way, you will be able to personally choose the best vehicle for the event.
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One final standard to look for is safety. Make sure that the limo rental service is fully certified to legally run their business, and whether their vehicles are checked for safety standards, and that the drivers are all licensed professionals.
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This book uncovers the mystery of silk, and demonstrates techniques for bringing out its cooperative nature, and offers inspirational poetry, prose and spiritual expressions. As silk rapidly gains ground as a creative fabric choice. Simply Silk provides a unique approach to transforming this delicate fabric into an easy-to-use material. In addition, this innovative guide also teaches you how to use fabric transfer, machine-stitched wording, rubber stamps and other techniques to create 20+ projects including slippers, chair covers and picture frames.


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We are proud to say that June 2013 saw our launch of the world's first online big bags portal for big bags in the construction industry. Through BigBags.com, LC Packaging fully focuses on construction-related companies. Big bags with standard dimensions of 1 cubic metre, 1/2 cubic metre or 1/3 cubic metre, for example, can be supplied from stock at all times. Your own company name and/or logo can also be printed onto the big bags. Various applications require different constructions, such as multiple types of loops and filling and discharging options. Naturally, we only supply big bags that meet all the requirements and are certified by reputable laboratories.
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Your body works to constantly coordinate it's "biologic clock" with the outside world. When the time changes, you are suddenly "out of sync" with the world. Here are a few tips to help re-synchronize your biologic clock as we approach the start of Daylight Savings Time:
- See the light - try to get exposure to early morning natural light soon after awakening. Light is the most important signal to your brain that it is time to be alert and start your day. Early morning light exposure, particularly during this next week, will speed your adaptation to the new time.
- Beginning today, try to go to sleep 15-30 min earlier and wake up 15-30 min earlier in the morning. This will allow you to more gradually adjust to the new time.
- Shift meal times toward the new time schedule. For example, if you normally eat dinner at 6 pm, consider shifting diner time on Thursday, Friday andSaturday to 5:30. That way, once the time has switched you will only be 30 minutes off your usual schedule instead of one hour. Meal times are another important clue the body uses to "set" the biologic clock.
- Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine as much as possible during this adaptation period. Both alcohol and caffeine interrupt sleep and further sleep deprive you at a time when you are already losing an hour of valuable sleep.
- Drive carefully. Traffic accidents go up around daylight savings time as people deal with the lack of sleep!


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What are some of your great parenting moments? Good, bad, embarassing or otherwise? I'm new at this whole thing - I'd love to hear some good stories!
My daughter somehow managed to remove her "poop" diaper and began playing in her "poop". She managed to get it all over her sheets, bumber pad, blankets and herself, including her head. I was so grossed out I had to have my wife take care of the situation.
Just think, she may be doing the same thing for me in another 30 years. ;)
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Of course, we teach her to share, we NEVER snatch things from her etc. Has nothing to do with us. That's just crap she learns from watching the other kids. Especially when that behavior is the exception and not the rule, the humiliation is not complete until someone's mother scowls at you.
Embarrasing, let's see...
2.5 year old Daughter: Guess what?
Grandma: What, little pumpkin?
2.5 year old Daughter: Catt Butt!
Grandma with a face like she sucked a lemon: Oh... my!
Then she follows up with grandma butt, grandpa butt, mommy butt, and so on. Yeah, yeah, I taught her the cat butt thing. But the grandma butt thing she invented on her own. lol
You know you're a parent when your single friends stop hanging out with you because you're regularly using words like "potty," "boogey," or "stinky." (or yummy :) Also, when they realize you can't drop everything to jaunt to the mountains (to the beach, to the wherever) with a one-hour notice.
But parenthood is worth the headache a thousand times over when those little arms go around your neck, hug you tight and your sweet child tells you she loves you so much. And would you please just read 3 more books and sing that same silly song again?
...you feel good about changing a dirty diaper.
...your two year old accidently pokes you in the eye and you tell her it's okay (I've got a second eye).
...you stare into a sick child's eyes and wish it was you that was sick and not her.
...you get a smile on your face when someone screams Daddy's home!
family legend has it that my first visit to my pediatrician involved a direct hit on his eyeglasses.
Then Pow shes got you! Sinks her fangs into your arm and just hangs there, its like trying to remove a clam getting her off, shes drawn blood etc in the past.
Weird thing is she only does it to people when im around and she always grins at me after doing it.
Needless to say im not a popular vistor to my brother and his wifes house.
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On a lighter note, my daughter, now 5, said something really funny at the air show last fall. There was a cool WWII fighter with a buxom blonde painted on the side - she was topless. My daughter saw her and said, "Look! she's got mommy bumps!" We laughed so hard. ;)


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Business confidence falls
German business confidence unexpectedly fell from a 10-month high this month as Cyprus inflamed the euro region's debt crisis. The Ifo institute in Munich said its business climate index, based on a survey of 7,000 executives, declined to 106.7 from 107.4 last month. That was the first drop in five months. Economists predicted a gain to 107.8, according to the median of 42 forecasts in a Bloomberg News survey. With the European Central Bank threatening to cut off emergency funding for Cyprus' banks unless it agrees to the terms of an EU-led bailout, the Mediterranean island has reignited concerns about the euro and roiled financial markets. However, German investor confidence unexpectedly rose to a three-year high this month and the Bundesbank said the nation's economic recovery remains on track.
Samsung mulls Dutch sale
Samsung Electronics Co, the world's largest flat-panel maker, is trying to sell Dutch subsidiary Liquavista BV to Amazon.com Inc, according to a person familiar with the matter. Samsung is seeking a sale of the Eindhoven, Netherlands-based maker of electronic-reader display technology for less than US$100 million, said the person, who declined to be identified because the discussions are private. Samsung, based in Suwon, South Korea, acquired Liquavista in 2011. Liquavista, founded in 2006, specializes in a type of display technology known as electrowetting, mostly used in electronic readers, a shrinking market that is dominated by Amazon's Kindle devices.
Steel firms urge China action
US steel companies on Thursday urged Congress and the White House to take action against what they said was a flood of unfairly traded steel from China, partly by reforming US trade laws to make it easier to win import protection. "The government of China's continued subsidization of its steel industry and manipulation of its currency continues to threaten our future," Edward Kurasz, an executive vice president at Allied Tube & Conduit, told a congressional panel. The plea came shortly before the US International Trade Commission approved steep punitive duties on stainless steel sinks from China that the US Department of Commerce had found were unfairly priced and subsidized. The decision was a victory for Elkay Manufacturing Co. The Illinois company has struggled in the face of rising imports from China, which totaled nearly US$118 million in 2011.
Rosneft closes BP deal
Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft closed a deal to buy TNK-BP from UK-based BP PLC and four tycoons on Thursday, releasing US$40 billion in cash to the sellers and making it a bigger oil producer than Exxon Mobil Corp. The US$55 billion deal, which also gives BP a near 20 percent stake in Rosneft, was announced last year after months of on-off negotiations. It is the biggest in Russia's corporate history. It tightens the Russian government's grip on the energy sector and is a victory for Rosneft chief executive Igor Sechin, a close confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin, creating a business with annual production of about 4.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, more than Exxon Mobil, the world's No. 1 investor-owned company. The deal gives Rosneft an expert international shareholder and extra oil output revenue it can put to work to explore Russia's reserves and to replace aging and depleting fields.


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A Berlin Courtyard with Art from, a Vending Machine & a Tea Samovar
Would you like an adventure now or shall we have a cup of tea first? - Alice in Wonderland
Saturday afternoon, the sun is shining and half of Berlin seems to be out and about. During this time I am on a mission to discover and rediscover how the face of Berlin has changed over the last years.
I've always loved a good cuppa tea, as it is said in England if there is something a cup of tea cannot solve, then you are in serious trouble. The natural reaction was to find out more about the tea culture in Berlin. After some research my choice was made – the Tadshikische Teahouse in Oranienburger Straße, not my normal stopping ground but what better place to start with and meet with friends than between the beautiful Jewish Synagogue and the impressive brick facade of the Old Post Office.
The address turned out to be an interesting courtyard from the end of the 18th century, the famous KunstHof with galleries and shops such as Berlin Decor Store whose owner's personality matches the beautiful colours and creatures in her paintings. She trained as a porcelain painter at the famous Meissner.Manufactory. Seeing a curios "Kunstautomat" various questions popped into my head as to why somebody would buy a painting from a machine, in the end it remained yet another unanswered question.
With the option of sitting inside or out we opted for inside and after removing our shoes we sat down on some beautifully coloured low sofas between elaborately carved columns and lamps. The exquisite interior came from the Russian pavilion at the Leipziger Trade Fair in 1974. It was like stepping into a scene of 1001 Nights, the gini bottle, however, was missing. I realised that in other cultures tea houses are still mainly reserved for men to do business and I was pleased that in Berlin I was able to enjoy this experience.
Not knowing what to expect we ordered the Russian afternoon tea. It arrived in an authentic Russian samovar with a silver kettle on top which contained the black tea, together with some small bowls containing marzipan, sugar cubes, sweet raisins, jam, lemon and candied orange as well as some biscuits and the obligatory glass of vodka. We had a short instruction from the waitress and then we embarked on the journey. The strong tea was to fill a quarter of the cup topped with water from the samovar. A cube of sugar between your teeth and sipping the tea, in-between eating some of the sweets. The lemon and vodka was to act as a pallet cleanser before taking the next sip. The tea, sweets and vodka turned out to compliment each other very well.
It was an experience in beautiful surroundings and great company soon to be repeated once the days start getting cooler.
Yes, that's it! said the Hatter with a sigh, it's always tea time - Lewis Carroll
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Creative Business Advice: Why You Need a Business "Giraffe"
Okay Annie, now you've really lost it.
Last week, you invented an obnoxious networker named Todd, and this week you are telling me that I need a business giraffe!?
What's wrong with you?
I hear you - but hang on.
What if I told you that having a "business giraffe" is actually a free and simple way to get more amazing business resources, relationships, opportunities, and gifts from others delivered directly to you for the rest of your life?
Curious? Stay with me while I tell you a quick story and I promise this will all make sense.
Nana's Giraffe: A Story
My grandmother Marilyn Fleishman turns 85 next week. Anyone who knows my "Nana" also knows this one very key thing: she loves giraffes.
Her home in Fayetteville is filled with an immense, inspiring giraffe collection. There are crystal giraffes, hand-carved giraffes, giraffe plates, painted giraffe eggs, and even my personal favorite as a little kid: Barbie Giraffe. She must have at least 300 that she's gotten over the years. She even has a 10+ foot tall stuffed giraffe. It's the mascot of the small business she started with my grandfather in 1951, a children's specialty store named Tiny Town.
And here's the the amazing thing about that huge number - many of these giraffes are gifts. I know at least 10 of them came from me, Gus and me, or me and my parents along the years since we always pick one up if we spot something unique. And we're not alone - not by a long shot.
Since everyone knows that Nana knows about this love, most people in her circle of friends, family, and professional associates have instinctively developed a habit of scanning their own daily lives for giraffes. I know I keep an eye out for interesting giraffes everywhere I go and I know at least two dozen other people who do too. So many people think of her and tell her stories about giraffes - meeting them, seeing them on TV etc.
This happens because Nana's interest is clear, collectible, and easy to spot. For these reasons, her collection has grown dramatically without her doing anything at all - other than publicly embracing this interest.
So in her almost 85 years, Nana's received hundreds (maybe thousands) of dollars worth of gifts, made countless friends, been written about in the local paper, and more by doing one very simple and very free thing: naming and sharing something specific that she loves.
What Nana Can Teach Us
Nana's on to something. Her interest in giraffes, given all the blessings it has brought her throughout her life, is actually the perfect, free, and easy brand awareness tool that we all have at our disposal.
All we have to do is name and share our own business giraffe.
Your business giraffe is that one thing that people know you love that relates to your professional life.
It's the subject, object, or concept that you love and are insanely interested in a professional capacity. You might collect it or you may just really like it and share it often online or in person with others.
Here are a few examples of a business giraffe and how having one easily benefits your career:
John Lasseter and Hawaiian Shirts
John Lasseter is the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. As you can see, he loves Hawaiian shirts. He owns more than 1,000 of them. This publicly-shared love has led to a custom line of Hawaiian shirts created by Disney (one for each Disney Animation and Pixar films), countless articles, and even an entire exhibit at Disney's fan event, D23 in 2015.
I'd bet John Lasseter often receives gifts of Hawaiian shirts very often from friends and business connections alike. I'm sure he has for many years- maybe decades. Like the films he leads, these shirts are quirky, fun, and informal. They become one of those things that inspire people to create and give back to him in various ways - personally and professionally.
Maghon Taylor and Confetti
Maghon Taylor is a talented calligrapher and calligraphy teacher with her own business, All She Wrote Notes. Take one look at Maghon's Instagram feed and you'll instantly learn this: Maghon loves confetti.
We're talking deep, unabashed love. She even makes paper confetti out of her calligraphy page mistakes. She often shares that she believes this confetti is a literal metaphor for how you can repurpose your failures into opportunities.
Maghon's inbox and mailbox is often full of confetti-inspired resources and gifts that her friends, family, or followers have seen and spotted on her behalf. According to her this happens all the time and every single day!
As just one example, someone recently sent Maghon a link to a $400 confetti chair on Instagram. This inspired her and her husband Chris to create a DIY version of it - leading to an awesome new project she can share with her followers AND a wonderful piece for her office.
Take note that Maghon didn't ask me to feature her. I thought of her naturally for this article because of this interest. Thanks to her business giraffe, she's got a spotlight here on my business blog without ever asking for it.
Who doesn't like organic, free PR?
Me and Story/Storytelling
As you may know, my biggest passion in life is finding creative ways to help you and tell your story. I share my love of storytelling and interest in "story" a lot with others - at one-on-one coffees, personal get togethers, and even at speaking engagements.
Because of this, I get introduced to amazing people without asking for the introduction because mutual connections see an opportunity to connect two storytellers.
Or I hear about an awesome conference based on living a great story, like Storyline. I even get personalized "I saw this and thought of you" gifts from friends, family, and business collaborators like notebooks that say "Write Your Story" on them.
So your business giraffe doesn't have to be a physical thing - it can be a concept like storytelling.
So what's my business giraffe and how do I share it?
1. Scan your life and your career - is there something you love or always love to read articles about in a professional capacity?
Here's a few different types of things it could be:
- An animal
- A place
- A product
- A movie
- A song or musician
- A concept (like storytelling, branding, networking, etc.)
If you're having trouble, go back through any of your social platforms where you read articles for pleasure and look at your reading history - is there a subject or object that you often read about?
Or if you have a lot of personal interests, do any of them relate to your professional story? For example, does your day-to-day life as a lawyer lend itself to your personal love of the superhero Daredevil - a lawyer and secret vigilante?
2. Once you have something in mind, the next step is to share it with others informally where you can.
Brainstorm organic ways to bring it up online or in personal conversations. Here are some examples of ways to share your business giraffe:
- Post images of your giraffe to Instagram, like Maghon does
- Linking relevant articles about your giraffe on your business Facebook page or your LinkedIn Profile
- Create a board on your Business Pinterest Profile dedicated to your business giraffe and great pins about it (DIY projects, quotes, and more)
- Write about your giraffe on your business blog or on an open blogging platform like Medium (find me on Medium here)
- Asking your next coffee or lunch date about their business giraffe! See what they say and share yours
- Wear your interest if possible (showcase your giraffe subtly or overtly on a tshirt, a hat, maybe even a tote bag - I did this with my DIY Greatest Story shirt)
As you do this more and more consistently, you'll start to see more opportunities, resources, and surprises come your way. It's bound to happen - as you've seen above, it's really human nature. To show you what I mean, skip to step 3 below.
3. Tell ME about your business giraffe!
If you tell me about your business giraffe - that one thing that you love, guess what will happen? I will naturally start to unconsciously scan the universe for resources, opportunities, connections, and more to help YOU. And that sounds pretty awesome right?!


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Day 3
Last week the Eagle's Nest animal shelter in the province of Entre Rios, Argentina got the ultimate raw deal when the city of Parana attempted to install a new sewage drain that went awry. The sewage that should have safely passed through the area and into a treatment plant began pouring out on the beautiful pasture that has been home to hundreds of rescued dogs, cats and horses.
To add insult to injury, it took days before the city finally stopped the flow, leaving the shelter grounds submerged and dangerously polluted.
"We have 72 dogs that need constant medical care and they are with us for life," explains Earle Bingley, President of the group Canadian Voice for Animals Foundation which oversees the shelter. "We also have 9 horses rescued from slavery and they too will live out their lives with us."
I Couldn't Turn Them Away
Under normal circumstances the running of this strikingly beautiful sanctuary is difficult, with the most of the animals' costs of care coming from the salary of Myrta "Coqui" Montiel, a local college professor who runs the operation. Yet with the now overwhelming task of the clean up and additional short term safety precautions for the animals, the 10 year anniversary of the shelter has been less than celebratory.
Each of the horses had to have all shoes removed and disinfected before they could be turned out to a nearby pasture which is far from ideal as it it near the road and the horses are at risk of being stolen. Some of the larger dogs are guarding the horses for now and all needed to be thoroughly bathed and have limited space for outdoor activity for the short term.
On the day the crisis struck, an email came through to me at the Harmony Fund asking for help. As it was a Saturday evening, Earle held out little hope for a reply, after all, there are so many needs for animals across the world and the Harmony Fund is deluged with requests for help. But as I was busily preparing for the launch of our World's Biggest Baby Shower for Animals, I knew instantly that I would help.The Harmony Fund sent funds to start the clean-up which, according to the agronomical engineer, will involve siphoning out the waste, applying several loads of sand and mixing it with horse manure to make the ground fertile again. While at this moment we're told that the city is refusing to pay for the cleanup, we do have hopes that they will eventually have a change of heart (or a legal mandate to do so) and meanwhile we would be grateful for any donations to help.
Return to Paradise: Watch the Horses Gallop Free
The grass will grow green here at the Eagle's Nest again and the animals will have their piece of paradise once more. It's simply a matter of time. Meanwhile please enjoy the very special video clip (left) which depicts the horses galloping on the shelter grounds prior to the disaster. You'll never find a happier bunch of horses and you'll find yourself wishing you were running alongside them.
If you care to help, please make a donation today.


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Get on board
If you're fed up with rush hour traffic jams or simply looking to reduce the financial and environmental cost of motoring and parking....read on.
Every full bus means up to 40 cars off the road
If more people commuted to work by bus, we would have less congestion, lower fuel emissions and more income for bus vannin – and that would result in a lower subsidy from the taxpayer while enabling us to provide better services.
It's a win-win no brainer. If you are paying car running costs to commute from Ramsey, Peel or Port Erin, taking the bus could actually work out cheaper. And should you also pay for parking you'll save a significant amount.
We appreciate that not everyone works from 9am to 5.30pm and there will be days you need your own transport. But take a look at the commuter tips below to see how you could improve your day by going by bus. Your bus vannin buses are fully accessible, modern and most now have free wifi! Go to our website timetables or get yourself a free copy of the published bus Journey Planner & Timetables booklet to plan your journey.
Feel free to contact us by phone on +44 1625 662525 or email firstname.lastname@example.com if you would like tailored advice.
Commuter tips
Regular passengers can save more money by purchasing bus saver Go cards or multi-journey Go Places cards in advance. These are available online, from the Welcome Centre in Douglas Sea Terminal, main stations and other card issuing stations.
For instance, you can purchase a Go card for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days unlimited bus travel (half fare discount on Hullad Oie/Night Owl services). This means you can use the bus to commute to work plus travel in the evenings and weekends. A 5 day Go card is £19 while a 7 day card costs £23 for adults.
We also have annual cards available – the Go Platinum Bus card includes all bus services and is £800 for an adult for one year. Alternatively the Go Platinum Reserve at £880 includes all scheduled bus and rail services plus admission to Manx National Heritage sites for one year.
Alternatively, if you use the bus regularly on the same journey, you will save money by buying a 12 journey Go Places card, no matter how often or infrequently you travel. For example, the full fare from Castletown to Douglas is £2.70 but a Go Places card for the same journey (Band D) is £25.00, saving £7.40. Also, a single Go Places card may be used by a group of people travelling together.
Commuting from Ramsey and the north
Service 3 departs Ramsey: 6.40am, 7.20am, 7.40am (school days), 8.10am (non school days), 8.40am then every 30mins until 6.40pm
Express service X3: 7.15am, 7.50am (returns at 5.06pm from Lord Street stand E)
Returns from Douglas: 3 or 3A at 15 or 45 minutes past the hour until 8.15pm then hourly, from Lord Street stand D.
- Standard single: £3.10
- Day return (purchase on board): £5.70
- Go Places 12-journey ticket Band E (purchase in advance from main stations or Welcome Centre): £30.00
Commuting from Onchan, Willaston, Hailwood Avenue to Douglas
Services 1, 1H, 2, 3, 2A, 11, 12, 22, 22A, 25 numerous and frequent
Returns from Douglas: numerous and frequent
- Standard single: £1.30
- Day return (purchase on board): £2.40
- Go Places 12-journey ticket Band B (purchase in advance from main stations or Welcome Centre): £12.50
Commuting from Port Erin and the south
Service 1, 1H, 2, 2A, 11, 12 at 5.30am, 5.55am, 6.25am then every 20 minutes.
Returns from Douglas: 10, 30 and 50 mins past the hour until 9.10pm from Lord Street stand C then half hourly until 10.10pm and 11.10pm. An additional journey at 5.35pm operates via Prospect Hill and Circular Road.
- Standard single: £3.10
- Day return (purchase on board): £5.70
- Go Places 12-journey ticket Band E (purchase in advance online, from stations or Welcome Centre): £30.00
Commuting from Peel and the west
Service 5, 5A, 5C, or 6, 6A, 6C at 6.47am, 7.10am, 7.35am, 7.50am, 8.15am, 8:47am then every 30 minutes until 9.40pm.
Returns from Douglas: 07 and 37 minutes past the hour until 8.07pm then hourly. An additional journey at 5.22pm operates via Prospect Hill and Circular Road.
- Standard single: £2.70
- Day return (purchase on board): £5.00
- Go Places 12-journey ticket Band D (purchase online, from stations or Welcome Centre): £25.00
Real time bus tracking and journey planner
Isle of Man Public Transport's customers now have access to real time tracking of buses, trams and trains thanks to a new free app that has been built by a local developer in conjunction with the Cabinet Office and the Manx ICT Association.
The app, called "Bus-Man" can be found in all the app stores or can be accessed from any device or computer at www.bus-man.com and includes a map showing the real time position of all services including buses, electric trams, steam trains and horse trams. It also includes a journey planner and interactive timetables. Please note Isle of Man Transport do not hold any responsibility for this app.


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A crowd of design enthusiasts turned out last night at Cassina's SoHo showroom to fete the rebirth of a pioneering design. Originally created by the late designer Franco Albini in 1940 as a one-of-a-kind prototype for his home in Milan, the Veliero bookcase is a marvel in engineering—inspired by the sails of a ship, the ash support beams and steel ties allow the glass shelves to float in space. Though, as Albini's son, Mario would discover, it was not indestructible.
At the party, Mario recalled blasting some bass-heavy music, which caused all of the shelves to shatter. After 15 years as a room divider between their dining and living spaces an appearance on the cover of Domus, and countless mentions in Italian design books, that was the end of the Veliero. The remains were resigned to the basement.
But now, decades later, his father's creation is coming to life once more. Thanks to years of research started by Cassina and a team of design critics, nautical engineering experts, and various structural engineers in 2006, the shelf is ready for the marketplace.
A relief to Mario, who said he can finally stop feeling guilty about the musical mishap. Though, he won't have to worry about making the same mistake twice: the new version's shelves are made from safety glass.
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A Healthy Guide to Makeup Expiration Dates
A lot of client's ask me, "when does makeup expire?" This is a tricky one because the majority of makeup doesn't come with an expiry date on the container. So here are a few general rules to follow regarding expiry dates to help you + your makeup bag stay healthy + beautiful! PS: don't miss the "secret" label that's often overlooked mentioned at the very end of this blog.
3 Months.
When mascara dries out or gets clumpy, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, says optometrist Jennifer Giermek of N.Y.C.'s Naked Eye Optical.
Primer + foundation:
12-24 months.
Nail polish:
1-2 years.
Heat and direct sunlight will make your polish separate and become discolored faster, so store your lacquers upright in a cool, dry place. -Byrdie
Natural products:
3-6 months.
Think of your natural, preservative-free cosmetics as food, Greenberg says. "If you keep them in your refrigerator they'll last a little longer, but the natural stuff is going to go way quicker". Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist.
Eye Shadow
3-6 months.
Powder shadows should be replaced often since they're used around your eyes.
Liquid or gel: 3 months. Pencil: 2 years.
Pencil eyeliners last longer when sharpened regularly.
1 year.
Stop pumping your lipgloss, immediately. This forces air into the tube, which dries out your beloved product and facilitates bacterial contamination. Instead, slowly move the wand in a circular motion whilst in the tube for full coverage. -Cosmopolitan
2 years.
Powder blushes will be the longest lasting color cosmetic in your makeup bag!
PRO TIP: look for the PAO label.
The US currently doesn't require cosmetics to have an expiration date by law but some bottles do have a PAO (or "Period After Opening") symbol, which includes the number of months a product is safe to use after it has been unsealed.
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TasWater manages and monitors more than 70 drinking water systems across Tasmania, and from time to time may need to implement water restrictions to reduce non-essential water use. The decision to call a water restriction is not made lightly, and TasWater looks for the following triggers when assessing whether a system should go on to restrictions:
The permitted uses during each stage are outlined below. For full details please see TasWater's Water Restrictions Policy.
On days of Total Fire Ban, TasWater asks customers to minimise non-essential water use to conserve water for firefighting and prevention. Your consideration in limiting non-essential water use such as garden watering or lawn sprinklers will help to ensure that the Tasmania Fire Service and residents who may be facing a bushfire threat have water available for fire fighting and prevention. More information about water usage during a fire ban can be found here.
TasWater thanks you for your cooperation. For up to date information about Total Fire Bans and any current bushfire threats, please visit www.fire.tas.gov.au.
Stage 2 restrictions are designed to reduce non-essential use of water by approximately 50 per cent of average consumption. Non-essential residential and commercial use is limited to alternate days and watering of lawns is banned.
Stage 3 restrictions are designed to reduce non-essential use of water by approximately 75 per cent of average consumption. Watering of residential, public and commercial gardens is limited to levels intended to prevent long term vegetation damage and watering of lawns is banned.
Residential, public and commercial gardens and lawns
All outside watering is banned. No watering at any time, by any means.
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Watering of non-exempt playing surfaces is banned. Exempt surfaces (i.e. cricket pitch, golf and bowling greens, croquet greens, tennis courts, golf tees and greens and synthetic hockey pitches) can be watered on allocated days during the following times:
Paving, concrete and other hard surfaces
Hosing is banned except for health and safety purposes or in an emergency.
Washing vehicles
Residential or commercial pools and spas
Pools and spas cannot be filled, added to or replaced from potable supply.
Complete or part exemptions from any component of restriction may be given by TasWater upon application.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
The Lion, The Horse, The Fish and The Eagle: tales of beauty and art from Cartier
Craftwork in art watches. Cartier has been at this game for a long time, and with great success. Today's post shows several beautiful and artistic techniques by the marque, to show off the virtuosity of their craftsmen.
The lion, with marquetry.
The horse in enamel painting work
The fish in cloisoine
And the eagle in enamel technique
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Japanese...watches and soy sauce
Japanese watches...mixed feelings...they make watches in the millions...many equipped with soul-less quartz movements, but they do have some gems.
One such soul-less quartz watches is this Casio that my son is wearing now for his military service.
Works perfectly. A grand complication, with alarms, full perpetual calendar, time, sometimes in several timezones, and many other functions. But lacking in emotion that a quality luxury watch provides.
The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph is at almost the other end of the polarity scale. Sensous, beautiful. Well made, well thought out by the folks in Shiojiri.
Photographed above at a Japanese restaurant...one of the small containers is for soy sauce specially brewed for sushi, and the other for sashimi. Interesting in the degree of care taken to the smallest detail, like Seiko takes in the watch.
Equipped with the magnificent Spring Drive movement, the seconds hand moves with a smooth swoop, mesmerising. Quiet, beautiful. And often under appreciated.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Delaneau Amazone 1608 series of piece unique watches
I typically associate DeLaneau as a jewellery watch company. Mea Culpa, they are not only about jewellery, but also about high horology, as evidenced by their Amazone 1608 collection of unique artwork pieces, with an interesting movement.
I show here a trio of interesting ladies timepieces...
The movement is based on the Federic Piguet 11.50, and I understand with custom work done by Renaud et Papi, and features 4 separate digital discs, which jump to show the time. This the closest to this intuitive style of digital display, which one reads horizontally from left to right is in the exemplary Lange Zeitwerk.
While the Zeitwerk movement is rather more sophisticated, featuring a remontoir, the DeLaneau movement is still very nicely done.
Each piece not only features the technically interesting jumping hour/minute mechanism and display, but also showcases unique 3 dimensional art in enamel, gemsetting, cloisoine.
As a result, each piece is unique. And breathtakingly beautiful.
On my wrist...in lieu of a beautiful lady's wrist...looks good too...
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Single shot day: A modern IWC Ingenieur
After a week of classic IWCs, I show today a more modern IWC...the Ingenieur, jumbo size
Taken at a recent collector's dinner, in situ under restaurant lighting.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roger Smith Series 2
Roger Smith is the only disciple of the famous late George Daniels. Roger is a fine watchmaker, and works out of Daniel's workshops in the Isle of Man.
Designed as a watch by an English artisan craftsman, the approach is to make everything in the house...the dial, hands, case, and components of the movement are all made in the workshops of Smith.
The watch is quite handsome, with a beautiful hand guilloched dial, hand made hands.
The finish is very English, characterised by guilded and frosted plates, appled to gold cocks
The escapement features the Daniels' coaxial escapement, with one escape wheel
I find the finish to be quite interesting, though lack of embelishment we have come to expect from Swiss and German watches. But I was quietly reminded by Roger Smith in an earlier conversation with him, that the English were the first to build high accuracy watches, and it was the Swiss and Germans who introduced the finishing to attract customers away from the functional English style.
Quite a beautiful watch, and nicely done.
Photographed in situ at L'Atelier by The Hour Glass, handheld, shop lighting.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Anatomy of a photoshoot
I have been asked often how I execute the shoots which end up being shown as extreme macros in these pages, and in large prints. Today, I show a brief look at how I do this.
Many photographers focus on the camera and lens, trying to seek out the most expensive or highly reviewed gear...but gear also includes the support system and the lighting. In my books, the lighting is probably the most important aspect. Then the camera support, and then comes the camera and lens. Get the first two correct, and today's modern camera system are so good that most, which can be set to Manual mode, and able to focus close enough will suffice.
I use a humble Panasonic Lumix GH2 with the Panasonic-Leica 45mm Macro lens. Modest by professional standards, and very modest when compared to the camera I use for large prints - the Hasselblad H3D-39 with the HC120 Macro with extension tubes.
Lighting is by Profoto. I uusually use the Profoto Compact 600 on an umbrella. In a studio environment, I would select either just the Profoto Reflector or a soft box, but for on-site and travel, the umbrella offers almost as even a lighting, and much more portable and easier to setup. The Compact 600 is an excellent tool, very even lighting, reasonably fast flash durations. Broncolor might be a better alternative, but for the price performance ratio, Profoto's Compact is tops in my book. A Pocket Wizard PlusII triggers the flash.
I do not use a light box, as I find this end up in bland, uninteresting photographs. I prefer to use white and black flags to tune the lighting. This sometimes require a bit of trial and error, but experience provide the guidance so I don't have to try every combination. Sometimes, the bezel reflects the camera and lens...for a given camera angle, this is totally unavoidable, and has to be dealt with by the digital artist in post production.
Supporting the camera is also critical. A strong, stable tripod is essential. The Gitzo 3540LS is my choice. Rock solid. For the head, which is equally important, I use a Photoclam Multiflex, a Korean made geared head, which offers 3 dimensions of adjustment. Built much like the Arca Swiss Cube, the Multiflex, in my opinion, is just as good. I bought it while it was much less expensive than the Arca Swiss, and when there was a constraint in the supply of the Cube, and I needed it for my grand US Tour in 2010. The Gitzo and the Multiflex cost more than the camera and lens.
For stacking, I also use a Manfrotto macro focussing rail, so I can move the camera/lens in small increments needed for each photograph in the stack.
Friday, July 5, 2013
IWC Portugeiser Jubilee: The extreme macros
On Tuesday, I showed the IWC Portugeiser Jubilee...today are the extreme macros of the same watch.
Owned by my great friend Eddie...thanks for the loan of watch. Do note this is a well loved, and often worn watch...I take no additional precautions to remove dust and evidence of wear.
Details of the watch...
The barrel
The magnificent bridge, flowing, elegant.
The cocks, bearing the 4th, 5th wheels.
Detail of the center jewel and the endstone jewel of the balance
Final photograph...click on it for a large 1920 wide wallpaper.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
IWC's magnificent Jubilee Portugese
Another IWC which was one of my dream watches in my early days in collecting. The Jubilee Portugese...what a beautiful, well proportioned watch.
Though it was not always thought to be correctly sized. Twenty years ago when I first started collecting, the Jubilee was considered a very large watch. But these days, it is considered perfect sized...times have changed. And they don't make it like they used to anymore.
Elegant, simple and yet beautifully executed. Very nice. I said these very same words in my IWC 5251 post last week...but they still ring true.
The dial is absolutely magical...I find the proportions perfect...very nice.
The movement, based on an IWC pocket watch, is also magnificent...the lepine caliber with flowing, graceful bridges...
Watch this space...more high magnification, extreme macros on Friday.


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A review of the current collaboration that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has with other regulators to designate orphan drugs is described in Nature Reviews: Drug Discovery. Since the inception of the possibility of joint applications with the EMA and the United States in 2007, the two agencies have worked together to understand areas of similarity at the time of submission for an orphan drug designation. Even though there are some differences in the way both parties make interpretations, there is a constant effort "to setting the boundaries of a rare disease or condition at the time of designation." According to the authors, currently ~50% of submissions to the EMA are done in parallel with the FDA, with ~30–40% of applicants using the joint FDA–EMA application form.
The EMA also collaborates with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare/Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (MHLW/PMDA) in Japan which began in late 2010, even though the collaboration is limited in comparison to FDA. This is due to several administrative differences, however many strides are being made to make this process feasible which includes an English website for the MHLW and some links to it on the EMA website. According to the authors, there are some similarities with the scientific submission, some evidence of medical plausibility can be interchangeably used even though the prevalence threshold in Japan is different to the one required in Europe.
The authors hope for an increase in the global approach towards orphan medicine as it would mean greater benefits for rare disease patients.
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Airbnb's You Need to Book For A Sweet Summer Getaway
If the summer days are calling your name then getting out of the city looks good in your favor. Making your way to other smaller towns can reduce stress and overall improve your mind — here's our quick roundup of chic AirBnB's that can add to the adventure known as your summer.
Santa Cruz // A Surfer's Historic Charm
This nautical themed getaway overlooks the ocean side and breathes in the sea salt through its many large windows. Only a few blocks away from the famed Capitola shack houses and a bus ride towards the pier. This creative space is great for inspired artists, surfers, or urban hikers. Nautical themed or not, we'd book in a heartbeat.
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Relax and nourish your creativity at Spirit Wind, this spacious + architecturally significant home in the desirable Upper Friendly Hills area of Joshua Tree. Surrounded by acres of untouched desert, getting away from the hustle and bustle is no problem in this modern home. Get your Instagram ready because this chic home is worth it.
Sausalito // Trailer Tiny Vintage Réplica 1950
We know this particular rental is a little out of the box but hey, we give a try to all sorts of experience and this surfer / camping fantasy could easily come to life. Best of all, you can move her around to your liking. One night in Muir Woods and the next down south in Half Moon Bay, just make sure you have a hitch to move it around.
Mill Valley // Waterfront Home
Go ahead and give yourself a mansion to live the fab life in, this waterfront home has enough space for you and your spouse to have a fun good weekend. Is the whole family coming as well? This gorgeous Mill Valley home can house 14 guests comfortably. That's cray. Grab yourself the tastiest rose and cuddle up to the fabulous fireplace. #CottageLiving
Mill Valley // Elegant Floating Home
For those who want to relive their "Deadliest Catch" fantasy… or not. This cute Mill Valley floating home is great for a Fourth of July get-together or a family outing. The historic home shares a combination of cozy and cosmopolitan living + a cute greyhound pup. A summer dream come to life.
Written by Anthony Rogers, images sourced from the respective AirBnB pages — What are you doing this summer? Our event guide will fill your calendar!
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Large and small animal swiftwater and ropes response training for technical rescue situations.
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"On behalf of my comrades and myself I wish to state that any arms and ammunition found on us were to be used against the British forces of occupation to bring about the reunification of our country and no Irish man or woman of any political persuasion has anything to fear from us. We hold that it is legal to possess arms and also believe that it is the duty of every Irishman to bear arms in defence of his country."
-Sean Gerachty (Dublin) speech from the dock, 1957.


text: Miss Texas Shilah Phillips was named Thursday night's (Jan. 25) preliminary talent winner for her vocal performance of "I Believe in You and Me" during the first night of competition in the 2007 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Phillips will also receive a $2,000 scholarship. Also in the spotlight was Miss Oklahoma Lauren Nelson who was the preliminary lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit winner in a beautiful yellow two-piece Venus swimsuit. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship.


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Mumbai, Vancouver, same complaintsFriday, May 18th, 2012
When I was in India in February, I stayed with a designer friend in Mumbai. He has lived for 20 years in a beautiful heritage building that was originally built as an orphanage. It is a great mixed-use building with flats housing different income classes, offices, and on the ground level a potted plant nursery.


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|The Story of Salih's She-Camel
Allah then says,
﴿فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ﴾
(But the Messenger of Allah said to them) referring to Salih.
﴿نَاقَةُ اللَّهِ﴾
(That is the she-camel of Allah!) meaning, `beware of touching the she-camel of Allah with any harm.'
(and its drink!) meaning, `do not transgress against her in her drinking, for she has been allocated a day to drink and you have been allocated a day to drink, as is known to you.' Then Allah says,
﴿فَكَذَّبُوهُ فَعَقَرُوهَا﴾
(Then they denied him and they killed it.) which means they rejected what he came with. This resulted in them killing the she-camel that Allah had brought out of the rock as a sign for them and a proof against them.
﴿فَدَمْدمَ عَلَيْهِمْ رَبُّهُمْ بِذَنبِهِمْ﴾
(So their Lord destroyed them because of their sin,) meaning, He became angry with them and He annihilated them.
(Fasawwaha!) meaning, He made the punishment descend upon them all equally. Qatadah said, "It has reached us that the leader of tribe of Thamud did not kill the she-camel until their youth, their elderly, their males and their females all pledged allegiance to him. So when the people cooperated in killing her, Allah destroyed them all with the same punishment due to their sin.'' Allah said,
﴿وَلاَ يَخَافُ﴾
(And He feared not) it has also been recited as (فَلَا يَخَافُ) (So He feared not)
(the consequences thereof.) Ibn `Abbas said, "Allah does not fear any consequences from anyone else.'' Mujahid, Al-Hasan, Bakr bin `Abdullah Al-Muzani and others all said the same. This is the end of the Tafsir of Surat Ash-Shams, and all praise and thanks are due to Allah.
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How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter?
Whether it's date night or you need an extra hand while you're home, hiring a babysitter can be a lifeline. But with most sitters working under the table, it can be hard to know what a fair price would be. From 2009 to 2014, the average hourly rate jumped from $10.50 to $13.44, according to the Care.com 2015 Babysitter Survey. Of course, that's not to say that every sitter should be paid the same amount. Ask yourself these questions when setting a rate.
How much experience does your sitter have?
More than 51 percent of families would give a higher rate of around $5 more per hour to an older sitter with more experience, the Care.com survey found. Plus, 87 percent of parents said they'd be willing to give their favorite sitter a raise if she'd been doing a good job with the kids. You also might consider paying more if your caretaker has had formal training in CPR, first aid, or safety.
What will the babysitter be responsible for?
Care.com's rule of thumb is to pay $2 to $5 more per hour for every additional child. Some parents opt to pay a sitter less while the kids are asleep. Consider paying more if she'll have more tasks beyond the standard chauffeuring the kids from school, giving them food, playing, reading, and getting them ready for bed. Leave money for dinner, and pay her more if she has to prepare the food.
What's the occasion?
About 33 percent of parents in Care.com's survey reported reaching out to a babysitter the week before she'd be needed, while 26 percent said they would hire the week of the occasion. But a last-minute hire could be more expensive, as 64 percent of respondents said they would pay more for booking on the later side. Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, Halloween, and St. Patrick's Day are the most common holidays for people to hire a babysitter, according to the Care.com survey, so consider well in advance whether you'll want the night out.
Check out the infographic below for more on Care.com's findings:
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The tax system represents a privileged instrument of social and economic policy for most governments. However, recent social, economic, technological, and international changes call into question the relevance, effectiveness and fairness of many aspects of the current tax system.
The magnitude of the challenge facing the tax system is evident in David K. Foot's comments: "In the mid-1990s, large numbers of baby-boomers are in their prime earning and spending years. In such a society, a tax system based on income and sales taxes makes sense. It won't make as much sense in a future in which more income, of necessity, will be generated by technology and capital" Boom, Bust & Echo
Other challenges to the tax system include the need to address issues such as:
- the perceived inequities in the tax burden borne by families with different wage-earner and relationship structures, including the deductibility and taxability of child support payments;
- the monitoring of electronic purchases and sales of goods and services on the Internet to ensure taxes are paid by individuals and corporations;
- the determination of residency status for tax purposes of corporations engaging in electronic commerce;
- the continued appropriateness of tax incentives for investments in tangible assets (capital cost allowances and investment tax credits), in an increasingly knowledge-based economy; and
- the need for Canada to harmonize its tax systems with those of major competing nations in response to the globalization of financial and product markets.
This conference examines the responsiveness of our tax system to these social, economic, technological, and international challenges from the perspectives of Canadian taxpayers, public finance, public policy, and international trends in taxation.
Taxation in the Millennium- The next Reform Agenda
Allan Maslove, PhD, Professor, School of Public Administration, Carleton University
Globalization and Our National Tax system: Hide-And-Go-Seek on a Planetary Scale
Kathryn Pedwell, PhD, Professor, University of Ottawa
Baby Steps to Taxation Reform
Walter Robinson, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation
The Business Tax Structure and Canada's economic Performance
John Sargent, Executive Director, Technical committee on Business Taxation, Department of Finance, Government of Canada
Commentary on selected Aspects of Canada's Tax System in the International Context
Paul Setlalwe, Partner, Stikeman-Elliot


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I have never been one with much of an interest for sports. I have partaken in some of them, mostly because I was required to do so in high school as part of the curriculum. While I did understand the basics of most of them, I simply didn't understand the need or the passion that some people get out of sports. However, I will admit that there is one sport that managed to capture my interest: tennis.Read More
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