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What is a 'Bed Runner'?
'What is a bed runner?' we are asked this question by our customers regularly so we thought it would be nice to share our answers here.
You may be surprised to hear that when we talk about a bed runner we are not referring to athletes who sprint across a mattress covered track, nor are we discussing someone who fetches after your every whim while you are laid up (although both of these do sound very interesting...!) Bed runners are in fact a little piece of stylish decoration to perk up the look of your bed.
Technically, bed runners cannot be classed as a throw which is generally wider and heavier and may even be quilted providing extra warmth on chilly nights. It is more a narrow, often silky accessory ideal for contemporary layering and adding a new dimension to your boudoir. You will often see a bold coloured bed runner situated the end of a bed at a snazzy hotel or B&B.
Now that Spring has sprung it is the perfect time for a bedroom makeover! The extra layer could be a cosy way to keep those toes toasty until the weather warms up. Kylie and Elizabeth Hurley have just launched their new season bedding designs and each has been assigned its own matching bed runner. The Kylie at Home Jaya Bed Runner is pictured above adding texture to the beautiful Ria bed linen. Click here to browse more of our bed runners.comments powered by Disqus


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The Village Voice reviews Lil B's new mixtape, The BasedPrint 2. [via VillageVoice]
Here are the top 10 albums of the week, according to Pigeons and Planes. [via Pigeons&Planes]
Dom Kennedy speaks on his upcoming release, The Yellow Album. [via HipHopWired]
King Louie talks Southern rap, Lil B, and just trying to live. [via Prefix]
Action Bronson and Party Supplies discuss their joint mixtape, Blue Chips. [via Pitchfork]
What happens when popular bands make drone music? Find out. [via MTVHive]
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By Mayo Clinic staff
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It has been a long month filled with doctors appointments and sleepless nights, podcasts and jambalaya. Here's a few of my favourites from the past 31 days that have helped keep my spirits high. Welcome to August.
Big Little Lies – If you haven't heard the buzz around this show this year you obviously live a more interesting life than I do. Everyone I know (IRL and online) has been telling me to watch this HBO miniseries since it debuted in February and I finally caved into the hype and watched it. Mum and I set up camp in the lounge room and watched it over the course of an afternoon. Get snacks, some drinks and settle down into the ever-complex world of the mum's of Monterey, California, and discover how their children's first year of school lead to a murder investigation.
Dunkirk – I have always been a complete sucker for anything World War II, but Dunkirk really stuck out for me. It is a visually stunning masterpiece with an outstanding director and cast. I teared up multiple times because I was so overwhelmed, and already want to see this again just so I can take everything in all over. Definitely worth the hype for me, and a film I'll be thinking about for a while.
CatCreature has quickly become one of my favourite youtubers this month. I found her when I was looking at Korean skincare recommendations, but my goodness I didn't stop watching. She is an art student studying in Rhode Island and has one of the most laid back people I have come across in a while. Definitely worth a watch!
Lexie brought back one of my favourite series on her channel this month with her latest episode of 'What your mother doesn't tell you'. Lexie has grown so much as a person since I started watching her channel years ago, but even back then I remember finding this series and thinking she was doing something different on youtube. That's what I've always admired her for.
Backburner is up there on the list of my all-time favourite youtube series. Rosianna began the month with the intention of creating a food diary of her only eating from the same cookbook, but instead the resulting video took a deeper look at her mental health and energy levels over the month. Check it out!
Money Diaries on Refinery29 – If you feel a bit stuck with your finances this month, I highly recommend checking out Refinery29's Money Diaries! Readers from around the world submit a money diary tracking every last dollar spent over a 7 day period. Rich or poor, they have you covered, but considering I have recently moved house and am dealing with having to create a proper budget for the first time in a long while, I have been especially drawn to the lower-income diaries. Definitely a massive source of inspiration for me this August.
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The Messy Heads – I've been reading both the online articles and print issues regularly this month. Unfortunately my copy of issue 3 hasn't arrived yet, which I'm sure will be just as fantastic as the first two, but I've been reading and re-reading the first two like they are my babies. I'm in love.
Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler – I'm usually an avid reader, but for some reason I've been seriously lacking this year. So this month I finally dove back into books and started off with Sweetbitter. The story follows a young woman throughout her year working at a wild and alluring New York City restaurant. I haven't read too much yet, but I'm loving cosying up with a cup of tea and my iPad to read.
Oversized jumpers – I spent most of August either waiting for my surgery, or recovering from my surgery (a whole other issue, I am fine though!) so big, oversized and comfortable clothing was an automatic go-to for me this month. Two of my favourites are my maroon NASA sweatshirt, which has a cute embroidered NASA patch over the heart, and my massive black game of thrones jumper that says 'mother of dragons' across the entire front. I love them both and they are super comfortable, but I definitely think I need to invest in some more jumpers to save me doing laundry so often!
Tiny hoop earrings – I bought 4 cute 9mm hoops from Asos in late July, and they fit perfectly around my ears for my first and seconds piercings. They are definitely a staple piece of jewellery I will be keeping on for a while.
Headbands – I have been trying to break the habit of washing my hair everyday, so headbands have been an absolute must this month. Both of I have are typical 'hippie' style, one is completely purple and the other is multicoloured with black, red, purple and yellow.
Tote bags – Totes have been a staple in my wardrobe for years, but I'm finding myself gravitating towards them more and more as I use them for a handbag, reusable grocery bags, luggage and everything in between.
Jambalaya – I grew up eating chicken jambalaya every other week, but when I stopped eating chicken years ago I never considered finding a veg alternative to the recipe I loved. This month I finally did it. The recipe I use definitely isn't authentic, but it's what I've grown up with and I love it. Orzo pasta, canned tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, chilli, garlic and herbs. What could go wrong?
Porridge – Since moving out a staple in my cupboard is oats, and during winter I love eating porridge for breakfast. Different toppings I love include mashed banana, brown sugar, fresh (or frozen berries) and honey. Definitely not a dish that you can get wrong.
Fries and mayo – I know it's not healthy, but sometimes I forget to pack myself lunch and as I work in fast food fries and mayo has unfortunately become one of my favourite snacks. I can't really explain it anymore than that, but the combination is really great.
Pesto – Pesto with fettuccine, pesto in a toasted sandwich, pesto as a salad dressing. I use this sauce for everything.
Cranes in the Sky – Solange
Cherry – Lana Del Rey
6/10 – Dodie
The Lourve – Lorde
No Goodbyes – Dua Lipa
See No Evil – Television
Oh Woman Oh Man – London Grammar
Alaska (acoustic) – Amber Run
Atlast: Hearing – Sleeping at Last
Pinterest – Man, sometimes I just get caught up with this whole pinterest thing. Apart from looking for recipes, I love using pinterest as a source of style inspiration and self-care tips.
Moon – Current Moon Phase (app) – It's probably the most basic app I have ever owned, but I truly love it. The moon app keeps me updated on the current moon cycle and sends me funny little notifications every time there is a new or full moon. Definitely worth the download.
Salamanca Markets – I have lived in the same town my entire life, and the Salamanca Markets are definitely something I don't take advantage of enough. There's everything from food to crystals, clothing to local art. I love going down with $20 in my pocket and buying myself a coffee and a few bits and bobs.
Simplenote – This is a note taking app that I have been using for years now, but I definitely need to show my appreciation for it. You can categorise things into folders, sub-lists and overall the layout is clean and simple. It keeps me functioning.
Nintendo switch – Within days of getting my tax return back this year I had spent it all on my new baby. I know some people would consider a gaming console a waste of time, but seriously, I picked up the new Zelda and Splatoon 2 alongside my switch and I'm honestly in love. I'm a nerd at heart, shoot me.


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Released two years ago, Everything In White by Columbus, OH-based then-quartet Midnight Coast (@MidnightCoast) is a fantastic ride from start to finish. With such a polished recording under their belt, the band's future looks extremely vivid. Despite the group citing Coldplay and Ben Folds as artists who influence them, the group has put together thirteen unique tracks that stand on their own merit. Some of their songs hint at piano-heavy group Keane as an inspiration, which is certainly a compliment. It is only a matter of time before the foursome's hard work pays off and they get a brighter spotlight placed upon them along with an opportunity to tour throughout the country.
The instrumental first track 'Drive' clocks in at less than two minutes and should be part of an action movie trailer. The short, but sweet work of keyboardist Matt Stephan, drummer Kevin King, and guitarist Kevin Murray is a stroke of genius. If the band elected to add two more minutes to it, 'Drive' would be one of the rare instrumentals to become a Top 40 hit. The record's second tune, 'Runaway', is the most reminiscent of Ben Folds' influence on the group. Lead singer Liam Kirkpatrick's vocals are on point and fit the song to sheer perfection. If Midnight Coast had a record deal in place, 'Runaway' would be one of the album's standout singles with a chance of peaking high on Alternative charts.
The title track is the type of song that would fit right in on a serious indie film's soundtrack. 'The Hunter' would have a fighting chance on the Adult Top 40 stations with its fusion of Ben Folds, Tori Amos, and Train from beginning to end. 'Brain Kicks In', which is the final tune on the album, is the surefire gem that with the right backing would be the band's best bet at a mainstream Top 40 hit. Kirkpatrick, King, Murray, and Stephan fire on all cylinders and save the record's best song for last. It is a brilliant way to cap off a disc that has quality musicianship from start to finish.
Midnight Coast is a band that has been in existence for half a decade and they have paid their dues long enough. In short, the band has demonstrated in recording and in concert they are worthy of larger recognition for their talent. The band released an album that is not the flashiest in the industry, however, it holds up well compared to higher budget albums from their influences. While they would fit in on a bill with the likes of other local groups Truslow and Nick Tolford & Co., this now five-piece act deserves a chance to be heard from one end of America to the other and beyond. Now with bassist Nick Ewan in tow, it is only a matter of time before this unsigned group's day will come and they have the success Red Wanting Blue, Twenty-One Pilots, and Watershed have had coming out of the capital city.
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[From October 14 to October 28, 2015, Tequila Aficionado Media, accompanied by 33 expressions representing 19 brands, embarked on an epic RV road show christened, The Dia de los Muertos Tequila & Mezcal Tour. In these next passages, we recount the historic--and hysteric--highlights.]…
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Hey all,
I was wondering if you could shed some light on kid friendly trail systems in MA?
I have taken my kids to Callahan, Great Brook, and Russell Mills. They really started liking mtn biking last summer, so looking for new places to ride next summer.
They love the pump track at Russell Mills and some of the trails there, some are too rocky and advanced for their skill level though. They enjoyed riding at Great Brook, nice trails, good views, fairly flat, ice cream at end. We live close to Callahan, which is OK, but not great.
The terrain should be advanced beginner, not a lot of hills. I'd like to find some places that have faster and flowy stuff, but I know we don't find that a lot here in MA.
I was thinking of checking out Cutler Park in Needham and making a trek to Otis sometime. I have not been to Cutler in years and have never been to Otis.
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The main toll road connecting Tijuana and Ensenada is still closed after Saturday's collapse of about 300 yards of highway and officials are not sure when it will re-open.
The State Government of Baja California has designated alternate routes around the area while the road is closed, which is expected to be at least a few weeks.
"We hope the reopening can be done reasonably quickly, once all safety concerns are met." Baja Assistant Secretary of Tourism Ives Lelevier said in a statement released Thursday.
He said further study is being done to determine more about the cause of the collapse, as well as the time needed before the road will be reopened.
Motorists heading north are encouraged to take the free highway to the Scenic Road at La Mision, or simply continue on the toll-free road to Tijuana. Southbound travelers must take the Scenic Road to the free road and go through El Tigre.
Or drivers can take Federal Highway 3, which goes through Ensenada and travels northeast to Tecate.
Several small earthquakes, ranging in magnitude from 1.3 to 4.3, combined with heavy rainfall caused the road to crumble, Mexico's federal highway authority said. No one was injured in the collapse.
In the meantime, events in Ensenada continue as usual. Signage and traffic direction are being put in place so that alternate routes can be used.
The toll road opened in 1967 and carries 4 million vehicles annually. The collapsed section sits on a geologic fault.


text: The Piano is a 1993 drama film about a mute pianist and her daughter, set during the mid-19th century in a rainy, muddy frontier backwater on the west coast of New Zealand. The film was written and directed by Jane Campion and stars Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin. It features a score for the piano by Michael Nyman which became a bestselling soundtrack album. Hunter played her own piano pieces for the film, and also served as sign language teacher for Paquin, earning three screen credits. The film was an international co-production by Australian producer Jan Chapman with the French company Ciby 2000. The Piano was a commercial and critical success, grossing more than $40 million, against its $7 million budget. Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin received high praise for their roles as Ada McGrath and Flora McGrath. At the 66th Academy Awards, The Piano won three awards: Best Actress for Hunter, Best Supporting Actress for Paquin, and Best Original Screenplay. Paquin, who at the time was 11 years old, became the second youngest ever Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner, after Tatum O'Neal, who won the award in 1974 for Paper Moon, at 10.


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One hundred years to the day after the Battle of the Somme commenced, the Girls' Division remembered this largest battle of the First World War and the huge loss of life that came both on the first day and in the months that followed.
Mrs Hone described that morning in France. The detonation of the Lochnagar and Y Sap mines: at the time the largest explosion ever seen, with a blast so loud that it was reportedly heard in London, 200 miles away. She explained that this was supposed to destroy the German defences. However, as the Pals Battalions stationed in the area prepared to go over the top into No Man's Land, thinking that they would take Thiepval in less than two hours, they did not realise that this was not the case. As they advanced at walking pace towards the German front line, they found themselves facing brutally effective machine gun fire. Over 19,000 British troops died on the first day of the battle.
One of these men was Quintin Livingstone Smith, an Old Boy of Bolton School Boys' Division who was a pupil from 1902 to 1904. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Diploma in Education at the University of Manchester and, after graduating, taught at the Latymer School in London. At university, he was a member of the Officers' Training Corps for five years.
When the First World War began in 1914, Quintin tried to enlist but was rejected due to a slight deformity of his foot. Nonetheless, he tried eleven more times to join up, before he was finally accepted in November 1915. Mr Winrow read the poem 'I Have a Rendezvous with Death' by Alan Seegar to remind everyone that, at this point in the war, those who volunteered knew that there was a high likelihood that they would not come home.
On 16 June, Quintin was sent out to France. During the Battle of the Somme, he and his unit were expected to capture the ruins of the Thiepval Chateau. In spite of heavy machine gun fire and barbed wire that had not been destroyed by the explosions, Quintin was one of the men who made it to the Chateau. There, he fought hand-to-hand against the German defenders, and there he was killed. His body was identified when British troops finally took the Chateau, but sadly was later lost and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
On the morning of 1 June 1916, 675 men in Quintin's unit had set out; by the evening roll-call, only 150 were left.
Mrs Thornborough read two extracts from Birdsong by Sebastian Faulkes. The first illustrated the immediate horror of the unanswered names in the roll-call. The second addressed the grief of those back at home. Mrs Hone followed this by speaking monuments such as the Thiepval Memorial and the Cenotaph in each town and how these become a focus for the grief of the living and a reminder of the immensity of the sacrifices made.
Year 13 pupil Riya Kalhan gave a moving performance of 'Broken Blossoms'. Particularly poignant were the lines: "How unimportant now it seems just who has lost and who has won when with them have died so many dreams."
Miss Hincks, the Girls' Division Headmistress, then offered a prayer in remembrance of the Battle of the Somme. This was followed by the Prefects reading out the names of all sixteen Old Boys who lost their lives in the Battle of the Somme.
The assembly concluded with an extract from the Ode to Remembrance, followed by the Last Post and a minute of silence. A final prayer was led by the Headmistress.
The assembly was an opportunity to remember those alumni who gave their lives alongside thousands of other soldiers. The story of Second Lieutenant Quintin Livingston Smith, who was once a pupil not unlike those filling the Great Hall today, also helped to personalise the facts and figures associated with the Battle of the Somme.
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Mrs Hone led the assembly, which focused on the sacrifice of Old Boy Quintin Livingston Smith
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A recent Huffington Post article (Kiera Wilmot, 16, Arrested And Expelled For Explosive 'Science Experiment') has drawn quite a bit of attention from our readers. And it certainly got our attention as well. The National Science Teachers Association promotes excellence and innovation in science teaching for all, and we value the need for supervision and safety. But we also want to encourage curiosity and experimentation. Bloggers have been weighing, for example http://bit.ly/104LjsX. We would like to hear from science teachers—is this an isolated incident or do you worry about students being criminally charged, and does it put a damper on your science program? Do your students express concern about exploring for themselves? Please join the conversation! And please use the safety resources below should you need guidance in this area.
Science Safety Resources
- The Integral Role of Laboratory Investigations in Science Instruction (NSTA Position Statement)
- NSTA's Safety Portal, with guidelines and links to a wealth of safety resources, including guidelines from NSTA's safety advisory board and safety resource lists by grade level. These links are collated from NSTA's safety advisory board, various states' departments of education, NSTA affiliates, news publications, and industry leaders. Please note that this resource compilation DOES NOT SUPERCEDE SCHOOL, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS, REGULATIONS, CODES, AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the science teachers and school administrators to use appropriate legal standards and best professional practices under duty of care to make it safer in the science laboratory.
- Farewell MSDSs; Welcome SDSs! (NSTA Reports; November 2012)
Revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard by Occupational Safety & Health Administration published in May 2012 impact teachers, schools, and their chemical suppliers. The author notes the changes under the revisions and the training educators will be required to have.
Should your district require in-depth training in the subject, please contact Zipporah Miller (email@example.com).
The NSTA Learning Center contains a wealth of resources, which can be searched by grade level, discipline,and so forth. A sampling is below.
Setting the Scene
A chapter from Exploring Safely: A Guide for Elementary Teachers
Investigative science provides the opportunity for students to learn new skills. But it also means more work and responsibility for everyone. An active science program requires the distribution, use, and care of much more material and equipment than a textbook/workbook program. Classroom management is the first key to a safe learning environment—and to satisfaction for the teacher. This free selection includes the Table of Contents and Preface.
Imaginative Inventions
A chapter from More Picture-Perfect SCIENCE Lessons: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, K–4
Learners explore the invention process by learning about inventions throughout history and how inventions fill needs or wants, by improving existing inventions, and by keeping a toy invention journal. They further their understandings of the risks and benefits of inventions by testing toys and comparing the fun rating and the safety rating of each toy. This free selection includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Preface, sections About the Authors and About the Picture-Perfect
Program, and reproducible instructional materials.
Middle Level
Setting the Scene: Basic Rules for a Safer Science Classroom
A chapter from Inquiring Safely: A Guide for Middle School Teachers
Six classes, six teachers—just navigating middle school is a voyage of discovery for early adolescents. Students are offered a confusing array of choices, many in science. Sometimes it seems teachers spend too much science class time teaching organization, caution, and control. But these skills—critical to making science experiences exciting and safe—are also important science processes. These years offer wonderful opportunities to capture students' energy and channel it toward the excitement of scientific exploration. But everything teachers do in middle school science classrooms must recognize the developmental level of our young scientists and their penchant for risk-taking that we must temper sufficiently to promote safety. This free selection includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Introduction, and References.
High School
Introduction to Safety in Science
A chapter from The NSTA Ready-Reference Guide to Safer Science, Volume 3
This chapter provides an overview of general safety practices for the classroom. Topics discussed are Making Adjustments for Mobility- Impaired Students, Laboratory Safety: Welcome Aboard!, Good-Bye MSDS, Hello SDS! Yes, NSTA's Portal Into the Safety Zone, and Getting Students in the Safety Zone.
Safer Science: Personal Protective Equipment—It's the Law!
Article from The Science Teacher
In addition to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) personal protective equipment (PPE) standard—OSHA Laboratory Standard 29CFR 1910.132—and other professional prudent practices, many states have protective eye devise statutes. PPE is third in the hierarchy approach to dealing with safety. In this priority list, the employer must first evaluate the feasibility of engineering controls and administrative procedures before considering the use of PPE. This month's Safer Science column includes components that reflect the body of the PPE assessment that should be addressed by teachers, students, and supervisors in science laboratories or field experiences.
Setting the Scene: Safer Science in a Drive-Through Learning Community
A chapter from Science Safety in the Community College
Developing a responsible and safe introductory community college laboratory science program is a challenge. The subject matter is complex, requiring cerebral, technical, and mechanical skills. The prior knowledge and experiences of students are diverse—they range from retired professionals returning for intellectual stimulation to high school dropouts who have discovered the need for education and just passed their General Educational Development exams. The authors hope this book provides some of that guidance and that, more important, it reminds all involved that specific attention must be paid to safety for all laboratory science instruction. This free selection includes the Table of Contents and an Introduction.


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Former leader of the Green Party Natalie Bennet joined angry campaigners at an exploratory shale gas drilling site in Blyth to protest against the "aggressive threat" of fracking in the district.
Activist groups gathered at the site, off Tinker Lane in Misson, near Blyth, on Friday included Bassetlaw Against Fracking, Frack Free Misson and Woodsetts Against Fracking.
Energy firm IGas are currently stationed at Tinker Lane, trying to determine if there is enough shale gas under the site to warrant fracking.
The controversial technique involves drilling into the earth and directed high-pressure water, sand and chemicals at rock to release gas.
Speaking at the rally, Natalie said: "People are gathering together all over England at the moment to defend their local communities from the aggressive threat of fracking.
"I am hugely cheered by the amount of cars passing the gates and honking support for you all.
"I believe 2018 is the year we can win and stop fracking in England."
Matthew, a Blyth resident, said he was worried about health implications fracking could have on the area.
He added: "I cannot stand by and watch this disaster unfold knowing what I know, even the government acknowledge the risks.
"I appreciate that this is an exploratory well but let's not kid ourselves- they want to frack."
A spokesman for IGas said the firm have been operating assets in the wider East Midlands area "for over 30 years", with and roughly 50 per cent of the company's total oil production coming from the region.
They added: "During all of that time we have co-existed quietly, safely and sensitively in local communities.
"We understand that people have concerns over the processes of gas extraction and we are always ready to listen and to answer questions that they have and will continue to do so. We take our environmental and community responsibilities very seriously.
"A significant number of experts, including public health bodies in the UK, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering have all concluded that any health and environmental risks can be managed in a well-regulated industry."


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Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra and also the financial capital of India. It has many sobriquets like 'The City of Dreams' and 'The city which never sleeps.' The name 'Mumbai' is derived from Mumba or Maha-Amba, which is the name of the Goddess Mumbadevi and 'Aai' which in Marathi means Mother. The city was earlier known as Bombay, before being officially changed to Mumbai in 1995.
Budget Hotels in Mumbai
There are good budget hotels in the city of Mumbai. Some of these are the Eden Guest House (Tariff – Rs. 250 and 3 km from International Airport), Hotel Anjali Inn (Tariff – Rs. 970 and 7 km from Domestic Airport), and Hotel Good Luck (Tariff – Rs. 990 and 15 minutes from the International Airport).
The official language of Mumbai is Marathi. Other languages spoken here are English, Hindi, Gujarati as well as Urdu.
Events in Mumbai
Mumbai is well known for its night life. Occasions like the New Year celebrations are renowned. Major festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid as well as Navratri are celebrated with great pomp and grandeur here.
Places to See in Mumbai
There are plenty of places to visit in Mumbai. Prominent among them are The Gateway of India (29 km from Airport), Marine Drive (28 km from airport), Bandra Bandstand (13 km from airport) among other places.
How to Get There
The Mumbai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. It has a domestic as well as international terminal. It is located 26 km from the southernmost part of the city, Colaba.
The three main railway terminals in Mumbai are Mumbai Central (9km from Colaba), Bandra Terminus (15 km from Colaba) and Victoria Terminus (3 km from Colaba).
Operators like Neeta Travels and Abhi Travels provide regular bus connectivity to Mumbai. TicketGoose.com offers online bus booking in India to travellers visiting more than 4,000 destinations.
Solapur is a city in Maharashtra and lies on the border of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Solapur boasts a population of about 12 lakh making it the seventh largest city in the state. Solapur is world famous for its textile industries, cotton mills, power looms and some of the largest spinning mills. The city is the largest beedi production centre along with the Kirloskar industrial empire.
Places to Stay
There are a many hotels in Solapur such as Aishwarya Hotel, Dhruva Hotel, Ritesh Hotel, Ajantha Hotel that offer budget accommodation to visitors for prices under Rs 1500.
The Nandidhwaj procession on MakarSankranti is celebrated in January and the GaddaYatra, an annual fair attracts large crowds from in and around. Along with this, Diwali, Eid, Ganesh Chaturthi and Holi are the major events celebrated with great fervour across the year.
Marathi is the major language spoken in Solapur followed by Telugu. Marathi and Kannada is a commonly used language.
Places to Visit
The interesting places to visit in Solapur are Solapur Fort, Siddheshwar Temple, Zashichi Rani Laxmibai Statue and a few lakes, zoos and parks are within city limits of 20 km.
How to Get There
Solapur Airport has direct flights to Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. The rest of the cities are connecting flights.
Solapur Railway Station has several trains connecting the city to Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.
Solapur Bus Station is a major stop connecting Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and well connected to all major districts and cities via NH9, 13 and 211. Buses ply to all major centres in Maharashtra. Before going on a holiday, check out for deals and offers on several bus ticket booking sites like Ticketgoose.com.


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A photographer and script supervisor in the film industry, Kim began to experience increasing difficulty with her memory, her emotional stability, her balance and coordination, all of which adversely affected her ability to work and maintain personal relationships. After visits with numerous neurologists and several months of medical testing, Kim had her diagnosis - Huntington's disease – an incurable degenerative neurological disorder that is both mentally and physically devastating.
Every year, there are fewer and fewer small-town diners in rural America. Yet there is an untapped reservoir of stories in those that remain. Many of these stories go unnoticed, because they are the stories of factory workers, carpenters, cooks and cleaners. Their stories are treated as no more than a report of daily life. But the daily life of such people is the daily life of America, and together their stories form America's story.
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10 weeks after their premiere screening at Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago, they have been to 40 cities and currently have bookings in dozens more.
Charlie is seventy-five and has just lost his wife of forty years. Alone, anxiety-filled, he has isolated himself in his home. Even his children and grandchildren cannot seem to bring him back to his old self. A sudden heart issue causes Charlie to find some time to relax. Remembering his wife's interest in reading, Charlie goes to the library where he finds a reading group that reads the great books.
Jens Jensen's message of conservation is as fresh today as it was a century ago. Yet he is barely known out of landscape architecture circles.
Jensen became the most popular landscape architect in America next to Frederick Law Olmstead, designing hundreds of landscapes for public parks, schools, public housing, roads and finally his own utopian school, The Clearing.
Awards Include: Winner of the 2010 Silver Telly Award, 2010 Gold Communicator Award, and 2010 Platinum Hermes Creative Award.
In the early morning hours, an indelible image can be seen all across Angola: children huddled under the warm glow cast by street lamps in parking lots and along roadways. Lacking reliable power at home, Angolan students gather under these pools of light at all hours of the night to complete their homework assignments and study for class the following day.
Self-Deportation tells the story of an Asian American woman in Chicago who is accosted one evening by a group of subway passengers. They sneer and snap at her, demanding that she "go back to where you came from." The woman, effectively banished from the community, embarks on a farewell tour of "Real America." This fantastical journey takes her through a series of dreamlike environments where she bids farewell to various American archetypes: a fast-talking politician, an All-American quarterback, a middle-class family, etc.
In the history of aviation, there have been 14 large-scale, commercial plane crashes with a sole survivor. Like most survivors of trauma, the sole survivor's experience is often misunderstood. SOLE SURVIVOR is a feature-length documentary that follows the journey of George Lamson who, at 17 years old, survived the 1985 crash of Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 which killed 73 people in Reno, Nevada. Twenty-five years after the crash, George still struggles with the purpose of his own life and agonizes over whether or not he was spared for a reason.
Spilled Water is May May Tchao's personal investigation to examine how the unprecedented transformation of China's economy is also transforming its women, and vice versa. In particular, it shines a light on the lives of the rural women seldom portrayed in western media.
Awards & Honors: Winner of Official Selection at the 2012 Black Harvest Film Festival. Roger Ebert gave the movie 3 stars. The May 22 screening was part of the annual benefit of the Zonta Club of Evanston, a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Funds raised will be used to benefit local women centered organizations.
Best Documentary // Reel Rasquache Art and Film Festival
Poor little rich girl, Gwen McNeil (Elizabeth Schwarzrock) is twenty-two, addicted to cocaine, and just out of her third stint in rehab. When she relapses yet again, her fed-up, hardhearted father, Eddie (Thomas Anthony Quinn) casts her out onto the harsh streets of Chicago, where she must live or die on her own. But while Gwen struggles to find food, shelter, and cocaine, Eddie wrestles with his awakening conscience, even shocking his own employees by extending leniency and compassion to a delinquent tenant in one of his low-rent, south-side apartments.
Official Selection: San Francisco Black Film Festival; Bronze Lens Film Festival; San Diego Black Film Festival; Gene Siskel Film Center; Big Muddy Film Festival
Woke Up Black focuses on five black youth, along with their struggles and triumphs as they start their journey into adulthood. The film places at its center the voices of Black youth - their ideas, attitudes and opinions that are often overlooked in today's society.


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While SMS was once the most popular messaging platform, it's safe to say that honor might belong to WhatsApp now. Now that it's completely free for all, encrypted for security, and full of hidden tricks 10 Hidden WhatsApp Tricks You Need To Try Right Now 10 Hidden WhatsApp Tricks You Need To Try Right Now You might think you know everything about WhatsApp. However, like anything tech-related, there are always more tricks, tips, and features to learn about and use. Read More , a lot of people are drawn to it.
However, that doesn't mean you won't want to look under the hood a bit before using WhatsApp 7 New WhatsApp Features You Need to Check Out 7 New WhatsApp Features You Need to Check Out WhatsApp developers have recently added a whole bunch of new abilities that make the app better than ever. Plus, WhatsApp is now free forever! Read More . Read receipts, which let other users know that you've seen their message, are enabled by default. Depending on how you look at it, this could be good or bad.
There are benefits to being able to alert someone that you've seen their message without replying. However, you also might want the ability to ignore a message without the other party wondering why you didn't respond. Gaining a bit of a cloak in WhatsApp is thankfully easy to enable.
On iOS or Android, open WhatsApp and tap on the three-dot menu in the upper right. Head to Settings > Account > Privacy for a variety of privacy options. The one we're interested in is Read receipts, which you can disable by unchecking its box. Group conversations do not apply to this setting.
For the web version of WhatsApp, there's no native option. If this is a concern for you, try out the Firefox extension ShutApp [No Longer Available], which allows you to toggle the suppression of receipts. It's marked as being in beta and has few reviews, so it's not well-known but is worth a shot.
Don't trust WhatsApp? Check out alternative secure messaging apps Forget WhatsApp: 6 Secure Communication Apps You've Probably Never Heard Of Forget WhatsApp: 6 Secure Communication Apps You've Probably Never Heard Of The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a lobby group dedicated to "defending civil liberties in the digital world". They maintain the Secure Messaging Scorecard, which makes for worrying reading for fans of instant messaging. Read More .
Do you like the convenience of read receipts, or would you rather be invisible? Let us know in the comments!
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Book Review - Amazing Spider-Man Spidey's New Costume
This short chapter book is perfect for a middle age reader who enjoys adventures featuring the super heroes. This story begins with Peter Parker as he begins his life as Spider Man.
The challenge for Peter in this story was a new costume which was made of an alien sybiote. It literally attached itself to Peter and changed his appearance.
The author effectively helped Peter problem solve this situation with the help of his super hero friends. The story has a happy ending.
If you have a child who enjoys adventure stories, this one may be one she or she will enjoy reading.
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Featuring illustrator Malika Favre, viral bloggers Joe and Rich Luxton, Noon magazine editor-in-chief Jasmine Raznahan and designers Warrior Studio. Read our review here!
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Featuring The Great British Bake Off illustrator Tom Hovey, designer Caroline Till, start-up co-founder Julene Aguirre Bielschowsky and Ken Kirton from Hato Press. Read our review here!
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Featuring photographer Laura Pannack, artist Luke Evans, Here press co-founder Harry Hardie and Instagram star Olly lang. Read our review here!
Storytelling / August 2014
Featuring illustrator Kyle Platts, director Gabriel Bisset-Smith, Emma Gibson of The Butcher's Apron and Monument Valley designer Ken Wong. Read our review here!
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Featuring award-winning reportage artist Olivier Kugler, designer of Boat magazine Chris Vickers, Travel Photographer of the Year's founder Chris Coe and one more speaker TBC. Read our review here!
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Ski Net Sports
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Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 505-1294
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Tuesday: 11am – 4pm
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Thursday: 11am – 4pm
Friday: 11am – 4pm
Saturday: CLOSED – except for boot fitting appointments
Sunday: CLOSED – except for boot fitting appointments
Although we welcome walk-ins, All bootfitting is custom, and therefore by appointment only.
* We only sell equipment that we know and trust. Our employees spend time with all of our equipment every winter to familiarize themselves with it. We encourage all our clients to join us in the mountains on Wednesdays!
The items mentioned in the "Closeouts" section of this site are updated weekly and may be purchased by contacting us directly (818-505-1294) to check on availability and secure your order with a credit card. And, although we have purposely chosen not to sell via the Internet, we will be glad to ship product to you or you can just drop in!
P.S. We look forward to your phone calls and e-mails, however, serious boot fitting and problem solving can only be accomplished satisfactorily in person.


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5 thoughts on "Infinity -2"
some charging points I found in life were so perfect, immediately got connected without any adjustments with my mobile phone charger and my phone got charged.
and then I met some charging points who were not apt with my charger, I had to sit,give efforts to keep those wires tight so that energy could flow…and some how I managed and my phone again got charged.
Well what ever the experience was, ultimately I conclude…both were charging points and both helped me charge my phone.
But not every one you meet are parallels
Yes warrior you are true about that infinite energy and love. But there are some people those can easily tap into the source of infinite energy.


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Erin Is... Patriotic
My grandmother's friend, Kathy, is known for her theme parties. One year, she had an "Alice in Wonderland" party and my grandparents went as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb (my grandparents never agreed who was which character - ha ha).
Kathy is now downsizing and is giving her theme outfits away. My grandmother showed up on my birthday with a garment bag containing this most American outfit ever (that's me and my gran below). Kathy has bequeathed her "Lady Liberty" outfit to me, and boy did I (unintentionally) get great use out of it.
I was supposed to meet friends for breakfast, but forgot the Arbutus Firecracker 10K was happening. All the roads around me were blocked for runners, so I decided to have fun, wear the outfit, and cheer on the runners. I know I landed on someone's Snapchat - ha ha. As soon as the road opened up, I met my friends for breakfast wearing what else?
Be warned, you may see me at a SHINE event dressed in this glorious display of life and liberty. Let freedom ring!
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Playing computer solitaire on the job has become one of the more common, if stealthy, ways of passing time in the modern-day office. But people who work for Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may want to think twice before playing the game.
Edward Greenwood IX was fired Jan. 30 from his job as an assistant in the city's lobbying office in Albany, not long after the mayor spied the game on his computer screen during a Jan. 4 visit to the state capital.
Mr. Greenwood, 39, said he was dismissed with no notice, and no severance pay, after working there for six years. He earned about $27,000 a year for duties that included sending legislative bills to city agencies and copying and circulating office memos.
Mr. Bloomberg confirmed yesterday that Mr. Greenwood's firing offense was the game of solitaire, saying that city employees were not paid to play at the workplace. The firing was first reported yesterday by The New York Post.
"I expect all city workers -- including myself -- to work hard," Mayor Bloomberg said during a news conference in Midtown Manhattan. "There's nothing wrong with taking a break but during the business day at your desk, that's not appropriate behavior."Continue reading the main story
In response to a reporter's question, Mr. Bloomberg, who built his own financial information empire, added that his own lack of computer skills had probably kept him from using his work computer for anything else.
Mr. Greenwood said yesterday that he always finished his work in a timely fashion, and that he played solitaire only when there was nothing else left to do, usually a few times a week or during lunch breaks.
"Any and all work I had to do, I did with a passion," he said. "If I have a stack of things to be done, I'm not the kind of guy to put it off."
Mr. Greenwood said that he had left the solitaire game on his computer while going to pick up tickets for the mayor and other city officials to attend the governor's annual address to the state. When he returned, Mr. Greenwood said, the mayor had arrived and was posing for pictures with other office workers.
Mr. Greenwood said that he asked for a picture with the mayor, too, and that was when Mr. Bloomberg went into his office and saw the solitaire game.
"I don't have any real animosity towards the guy," he said. "He's the boss, so if this is the way he wants it handled, there's nothing I can do about it. But am I happy about it? No."Continue reading the main story


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Royal Blue Caftan + Vintage Cowboy BootsBy SP on July 1, 2011For me, there's nothing like a colorful outfit to start my day right. My 'fit affects my mood and the direction of my day, which in turn transfers to everything else. Work, kids, husband… It's that serious for me. I can count how many black pieces I own. However, next week, I'm going to try to incorporate black clothes into […]Read more
White Hooded Vintage CaftanBy SP on October 15, 2010Feels good to not have to go downtown today (fashion district). I need a break. My schedule is going to bonkers for a little while. Today I'm going try to pamper myself. Get a mani/pedi and massage. It's getting a little cold in Los Angeles, which is nice, but the sun is not sticking around for long during the day. […]Read more


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1: I was born in Mostoles in 1995 I,ve lived here,in Mingo Fraile street for 17 years
2: On my first holidays I went to the beach with my parents . I was swimming and playing with my father .
3: I remember my first football game . My coach's name was Luis and I lost the game
4: I was at the Claudio Sanchez Albornoz for 5 years . I've changed since I was young . I think I'm funnier and my face is different now
5: I'll probably work in music . Before I'm old I'd really want to go to Cuba


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More than 35 members and guest assembled at Widnes Masonic Hall to witness the installation of Widnes Group Chairman Neil Pedder into the chair of King Solomon of Hale Lodge of Fellowship No 3799.
After the regular lodge business was completed by WM Joe Cooke, the lodge was then raised to the third degree. The DC Stephen Hindley retired from the lodge and on his return announced that Assistant Provincial Grand Master Kevin Poynton stood without and demanded admission. Joe replied that the lodge would be honoured to receive him.
Kevin was admitted in ceremonial style and was accompanied by grand officers Tony Tallon, St Helens and Prescot Group Chairman Colin Rowling and Woolton Group Chairman Andy Whittle. Widnes Group Vice Chairman John Gibbon, acting Provincial grand officers Bob Williams PrDGSuptWks and Fred Dickinson PrAGPurs. The provincial deacons were Frank Thomas and Brian Tilly.
Joe offered Kevin the gavel and welcomed him along with the distinguished guests wishing that they have an enjoyable evening. Kevin thanked the brethren for their warm welcome and said that he too was looking forward to an enjoyable evening and then swiftly returned the gavel. Salutations were then given.
Joe, at this point, had a pleasant duty to perform by presenting cheques to the following, £100 to the West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity, £100 to the Widnes Masonic Hall and £100 to the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Kevin was given a private donation of £100 to a charity of his own choosing. After which Joe thanked the brethren of Hale Lodge of Fellowship for all the help and support he had received during his last two years in office.
For the installation ceremony Joe invited Brian Horabin to take the WM's chair. The lodge was then adjourned to the second degree. The senior wardens chair was occupied by David Smith, the junior wardens chair by Steve McNee and inner guard's position by Doug Fraser.
The presentation of the master elect, Neil, was emotionally given by his son Mark Pedder. The lodge was raised to the third degree and then declared a board of installed masters. Brian installed Neil into the chair of King Solomon in an unerring and sincere manner
Having been installed as WM, Neil then installed his officers for the ensuing year. The address to the senior warden Mark Pedder was given by David Smith. The duties of the charity steward were read by Ian Lynch, group charity steward
The address to the master was impeccably given by Barry Tomlinson followed by David Smith who also gave a flawless address to the wardens. Kevin took to the floor to give the address to the brethren of Hale Lodge of Fellowship.
The ceremony of installation being complete Kevin rose to convey the best wishes from the Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison who wished Neil would have a happy and enjoyable year in office. Kevin continued by saying had Tony been present he would have congratulated the installing master Brian, for an excellent ceremony and also special thanks to director of ceremonies Steve Hindley and the officers who took part in an excellent ceremony.
After communications from Grand Lodge the director of ceremonies formed the procession for the grand officers to retire, after which the lodge was duly closed with everyone heading to the Alan Locke Suit for the festive board.
After the toast to the grand lodge officers, Kevin responded by personally wishing Neil an enjoyable and successful year and to also congratulating the installing master Brian, on the excellent way he conducted the ceremony. He thanked the lodge director of ceremonies Stephen for ensuring the ceremony ran faultlessly throughout. He went on to convey a couple of successes within the province; the decline in membership was now beginning to go in reverse with 60 plus enquiries following the television programme and also a new lodge was being formed.
The toast to the master was given by the IPM Joe Cooke. The master's song was performed by Peter Whalley. Neil responded by thanking everybody for their attendance and helping to make the evening such a success. He then presented Kevin, on behalf of the brethren of the lodge, with a bouquet of flowers for which he thanked them and that he had had a very enjoyable evening both at the ceremony and festive board. The Tyler's toast brought an end what was very enjoyable evening.


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The kids aren't alt-right! Breitbart editor's UK school talk banned by 'counter-extremism' unit
Yiannopoulis, a leading figure on the pro-Trump right and editor of right-wing US news network Breitbart, was due to speak on Wednesday at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in Kent, where he was educated as child.
The school, however, called off the event after receiving advice from the Department for Education (DfE).
It is reported that the department's counter-extremism unit had raised concerns about anti-Trump protesters wishing to stage a demonstration against Yiannopoulis.
"This decision was taken following contact from the DfE counter extremism unit, the threat of demonstrations at the school by organised groups and members of the public and our overall concerns for the security of the school site and the safety of our community," a spokesman for the school told the Daily Mail.
The spokesman noted, however, that "within 24 hours of advertising the event, 220 Langton sixth formers had, with parental consent, signed up for the event" and that objections had come "from people with no direct connection to The Langton."
Meanwhile, David Irving, who was convicted of Holocaust denial by a court in Austria in 2006, will launch a UK speaking tour this week. The venues, however, have been kept secret.
The talks on Irving's own writings will take place in York, Plymouth, Norwich, and London, but exactly where the talks will be held has not been published.
According to the Times, Irving has lamented his banning from many countries. However, he says he does not feel the need to "fear any more problems in the US after Mr. Trump's inauguration."


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The Eaglescliffe-based theatre group Cliffe Theatre, whose tap dancing novices became a star chorus line in their recent production of Stepping Out, are busy rehearsing their next production, the award winning comedy Neville's Island.
Written by Tim Firth, best known for the film Calendar Girls, the play concerns four middle managers sent to the Lake District on a team building exercise.
They elect Neville as their leader who, by applying cryptic crossword logic rather than common sense, succeeds in leading them in the wrong direction.
The play runs from Tuesday, March 27, to Saturday, March 31, at Egglescliffe Community Centre (Orchard Estate) at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, conc £4 available from Yarm and Eaglescliffe libraries, Riggs Butchers or by ringing 01642 657229/888779. The opening night will be a charity night in aid of the Holistic Cancer Care Centre at James Cook Hospital.
* MIDDLESBROUGH Theatre presents the Hull Truck production of My Favourite Summer, written and directed by Nick Lane, on Thursday, March 22, at 7.30pm.
Join Dave as he spends a month working alongside a nutcase called Melvin in the summer job from hell. This play contains strong language.
Tickets £10; conc £9, ring the box office 01642 815181 or 01642 729729.
* DEAD Funny starring Robin Askwith, Samantha Giles, Ben Hull, Kerry Peers and Steven Pinder from Monday, March 19, to Saturday, March 24, at Billingham's Forum Theatre.
This comedy contains strong language and male nudity. Tickets from £13. For details and bookings, call the box office on 01642 552663.


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- Iron Miner
- Location: Boston, MA
- Join Date: 8/6/2012
- Posts: 261
- Minecraft: delvr
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Hello players,
this mod introduces real flowing rivers, with a true current, to Minecraft. These rivers are generated in the world using custom non-decaying flowing blocks and are much larger than anything the player could create using buckets. They originate in multiple sources and flow down the terrain through slopes and waterfalls, joining together into wider rivers until they reach the sea (or the old-style sea-level static rivers, if those exist in your world).
Keep in mind this is still an alpha release. Rivers are fairly short and don't always appear in ideal places, but this will improve in time. Please see the FAQ section below for explanations of various known issues, including tips on finding a river. Let me know of any other bugs you encounter or suggestions you may have.
Note: the vanilla Minecraft terrain generator has low average altitudes, which makes for rather flat rivers. For best results, consider using a custom terrain generator capable of higher average elevations, such as RTG (see Mod Compatibility, below).
Here's a sample picture from version 0.2, featuring the new underground river tunnels:
(Taken using 1.7.10-0.2 seed -7776677084945245050 at coordinates 350 83 265)
Here's a sample picture from versions 0.1.x which featured canyons instead of tunnels:
(Taken using 1.7.10-0.1.x seed -7106934795561659154 at coordinates -166 80 356)
And here's another picture from versions 0.1.x, with shaders. (To enable shaders with Streams blocks, read the FAQ below)
(Taken using 1.7.10-0.1.x seed 395372788128706985 at coordinates 428 66 166)
Here is a mod showcase by Lextube:
Also check out ThnxCya's Villager Boat Race Challenge!
(Note that both videos above were created in versions 0.1.x, and thus feature canyons instead of tunnels.)
Want to know more? You can find some insights about Streams in this mod review by TeronRedoran.
- If you don't already have a compatible version of Forge, go to the Forge download page and get a compatible "Installer" version. Then run the installer and choose "Install Client".
- Download both Streams and Farseek from the boxes below and place them in the "mods" subdirectory of the Minecraft install. (On Windows, that's %APPDATA%/.minecraft/mods.) If upgrading from an earlier version, make sure to delete the old jars.
- Run the Minecraft launcher and select a compatible Forge profile. Click "Play". To confirm that the mod was properly loaded, click Mods on the main Minecraft menu and look for it in the list.
Streams/Farseek 1.12 for Minecraft 1.12/1.12.2
Streams/Farseek 1.7.10 for Minecraft 1.7.10
Mod Compatibility
Streams should be compatible out-of-the-box with most custom terrain generators. It was confirmed to work with these mods:
- TerraFirmaCraft (see the dedicated thread)
- Realistic Terrain Generation (RTG)
- Open Terrain Generation (OTG)
- Alternate Terrain Generation (ATG)
- Realistic World Gen (RWG)
- ExtraBiomesXL
- Biomes O' Plenty
- Highlands
However Streams is currently not compatible with these mods:
- Deeper Caves (crashes)
- WTF's Expedition and Krikke's Mod (works sometimes, but each can freeze in combination with various other mods)
Please let me know of your experiences with these or other terrain generators, so I can add them to the list if they work, or look into supporting them otherwise.
- How do I find a river? For a quick demo you can try the seeds and coordinates from the sample pictures. Otherwise besides walking along coastlines, you can use the game log as a shortcut to find rivers. The log file is log/latest.log. (You can also view the console in real time: in the launcher go to "Settings" then turn on "Keep output log when game starts" and use "Filter" at the top left to find "Streams".) Then when you generate a world, look for an entry like "[06:07:42] [Server thread/INFO] [streams]: River at tp -24 67 -161". This gives you the coordinates of a river, and you can copypaste it as a "tp" teleport command if you're in Creative mode. I find that I get a river on initial world load about 25-50% of the time depending on the generator, so if you don't get one just keep trying. (Note: versions of Farseek prior to 2.2 would sometimes log in fml-client-latest.log or other log files).
- How do I make shaders work with the river blocks? That depends on the version you're using:
- Starting with Streams 0.4.3 for Minecraft 1.12, no action is necessary and shaders should handle river blocks automatically.
- Otherwise starting with Streams 0.4 for Minecraft 1.9.4, a block.properties file is provided in the mod's .jar archive (which you can open like a .zip file). Just copy that file to your shaderpack's "shaders" directory and you should be good to go. Note that you'll need a reasonably recent version of both OptiFine and your shaderpack (the block.properties file will specify the minimum OF version, if any). Note also that not all shaders will properly display Streams river current even if they render the water itself. For example SEUS shaders version 10.1 will show currents but 11.0 will not. (This is not something Streams has any control over). Also note: if shaders stop working for Streams blocks after a restart, disable and re-enable your shaderpack to fix this.
- For older versions of Streams and/or Minecraft, no block.properties file is provided; instead you need to specify the block IDs in your shader configuration. Look through the console or game log (see previous answer on how to find and filter it) for a message starting with "Shader configuration". There you will find a pre-formatted configuration line to put in the config file. Normally this file is named gbuffers_water.vsh and must be modified inside the shaderpack .zip file (so make sure to re-add it to the archive if you extracted it for modifying). The block IDs should include custom water blocks from other mods, but will change with every combination of mods so make sure you re-check it when adding/removing mods.
- Does this mod replace the existing static rivers? No, the old-style sea-level no-current rivers are still around. In fact you will often see flowing rivers terminating in those.
- Can I get rivers in my existing world? Yes, but it probably won't look good. You'll get a patchwork of incomplete river pieces where new and existing chunks meet. You can still do it if say, you're committed to travel far away from your current location, but the mod will warn you to backup your world before proceeding. Streams won't perform the backup for you so make sure you do it!
- Can I create my own rivers? Not at the moment, as the custom flowing blocks are not available to the player. You can alter the existing ones somewhat by digging the shorelines, the rule being that two river neighbors will combine into a new river block by averaging their currents. However a channel dug away from a river behaves as normal decaying water. Later I might add a special bucket that creates custom flows.
- Can I boat on the rivers? Sure! Give it a try. If you just drift along you shouldn't reach boat-breaking speed.
- Why are my rivers so flat? Because the terrain itself is generally flat. You'll find the best rivers in plateau-like biomes. Try a custom terrain generator like RTG to get more of those.
- Are there any underground rivers? How about rivers of lava in the Nether? Rivers do sometimes form tunnels in recent versions although they don't flow below sea level. Lava and Nether rivers are all planned for an upcoming update.
- Why do I sometimes see rivers crossing each other or sources halfway in mid-air? I haven't found out why but I'm working on fixing those.
- Where is the source code? It is now available on GitHub. Please note that the code is in Scala (not Java) and that most of it will be replaced as part of an upcoming major rewrite.
- May I include this mod in my modpack? You may include this mod and API in a modpack if you provide author credit and a link to this forum thread.
- How can I help with the mod? There's many ways! You can give feedback, report bugs, help with profiling performance, post screenshots and videos, etc. All help is greatly appreciated!