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Posted on July 23, 2013
So, a change of name for this showpiece event in the English Heritage calendar, no longer the "Festival of History", now "History Live!". On the face of it, that was just about the only change of note to this excellent event. It was, to this paying customer at least, the same Festival of History as in previous years, just with a different name. One other change I did notice, there was no First World War trench display this year although I am told this will return in 2014 as one of many events planned to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War.
What a difference a year makes. This time last year I remember blogging about how this event, along with many others, had been cancelled due to the wettest summer for a hundred years. Fast forward twelve months and the UK is enjoying (if that's the right expression…) a heat wave such as we haven't seen for many years. Here in Northamptonshire we have hardly seen a drop of rain for almost four weeks and with clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid to high 20s Celsius every day for the past three weeks the ground is starting to look quite parched and brown in many places.
In the event, the weekend weather turned out to be not the clear blue skies and souring temperatures of the previous few days but much cooler, cloudier and quite overcast at times. I can imagine this would a great relief to the re-enactors in their uniforms, many of which include both chain mail and/or heavy armour, not to mention helmets, weapons and various other pieces of kit which required to represent the chosen period with authenticity.
Regular readers of this blog will know that "cloudy bright" is my very favourite lighting for outdoor people photography, the clouds forming a massive diffuser to spread the light evenly over the subject without creating harsh shadows or highlights. In particular, photographing people wearing hats can be especially problematic in strong sunlight due to the harsh shadows created under the brim. In these conditions I usually resort to fill-flash (which is so easy with modern cameras) to avoid hard shadows obscurring the eyes.
On the Saturday, the light was actually rather poor for much of the day. I shoot Aperture Priority (Av on Canon DSLRs) almost all of the time so I have full control over depth of field. However, I had to constantly keep an eye on my shutter speed and subsequently adjust the ISO upwards if it started to fall below 1/320 second (I was using my trusty EF 80-200mm MDP lens for the event and 1/250 is absolutely the slowest shutter speed I want to go with this lens unless deliberately panning). I also took the Canon 40mm "pancake" lens for the wider shots. It's a great little lens with surprising performance for something so tiny.
Below is a small selection of the photos I took on the day, including the Hawker Hurricane flypast. I have just started uploading some of my other photos from this event to my website here.
Category: Journal, Re-enactments Tagged: 1940s, 2013, English Heritage, Festival of History, History, History Live, Living History, Northamptonshire, Photography, Re-enactments, WWII
Posted on July 17, 2012
Yet another event is cancelled due to the terrible wet summer we are having here in the UK. The Festival of History at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire, the flagship event in the English Heritage calendar, has suffered the same fate as so many other outdoor events this year.
It all started in March with the announcement that there were to be hosepipe bans in many parts of the country due to water shortages and the reservoirs being at record lows. I know myself from visits to Rutland Water reservoir that water levels were indeed very low at that time. Little did anyone realise that almost from the moment the hosepipe ban was announced, it would rain almost daily for the next three months. June 2012 was the wettest June since records began in 1908 and July has carried on in much the same way.
It was ironic that last Sunday, the day I was planning to go to the Festival of History, turned out to be one of the best days so far in July with plenty of sunshine. Sadly the field where the festival was to take place was already under water by then and the event had reluctantly been cancelled after the downpours of Thursday and Friday nights added to the already wet conditions under foot.
It's a real shame, not just for me, but especially for the organisers and the re-enactment groups and living history groups who have no doubt been planning this event for many weeks and months in advance. I know of at least two other events that were cancelled on the same weekend. Only the Burton Latimer Annual Duck Race survived, it would appear that the current weather is absolutely perfect for ducks, even the yellow plastic variety!
Oh well, I hope to have some new photos to share very soon, August is looking very busy with the Battle of Bosworth anniversary re-enactment and the Crich 1940s weekend already in my calendar. In the mean time, here is a link to my photos from some of the recent Festivals of History:
It has to stop raining eventually, doesn't it? I hope you enjoy your summer holidays, whatever the weather!
Category: Events, Journal, Re-enactments Tagged: 1940s, Festival of History, Kettering, Living History, Northamptonshire, War
Posted on July 21, 2011
It's fair to say that the Festival of History held anually at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire is the jewel in the crown of the English Heritage events calendar. I had been looking forward to this event for a long time so it was with some trepidation that I watched the weather forecast for the weekend on the Friday night which warned of heavy rain showers on Saturday followed by more heavy rain showers on Sunday.
As it turned out, Saturday morning was a wash-out as it rained almost constantly right up until around 1pm but from there onwards it stayed more or less fine for the rest of the day. I had already decided to take my chance on the Sunday and that turned out to be a day of sunshine and mostly light showers so not as bad as forecast.
The Festival of History presents many opportunities to the enthusiast photographer, but also some challenges. On the positive side, there is so very much to see, so many people and events to photograph and so much going on all the time. The enormous number of re-enactors taking part, the different periods of history portrayed and the variety of set-pieces and encampments to explore is mind-blowing.
It's the sheer size of the event that presents one of the major challenges. At any given time there are at least three different places you need to be. Another problem is trying to isolate your subject from the background which at times can get a bit messy with white tents, members of the public (refered to as MOPs by the re-enactors), other photographers (grrr!), videographers (is that a word?), trade stands, caravans etc.
The problems continue when trying to shoot the big battle re-enactments in the main arenas. Every photographers worst nightmare, the safety ropes – white this time, a welcome change from blue you may think – are there to ensure that almost every photo you take will contain at least some portion of the dreaded rope.
Despite all the above, I love this event. There are so many photo opportunities all around you but you do have to keep a close eye on procedings and you do need to be lucky sometimes in order to be in just the right place at the right time.
In the event I was very lucky with the weather, one sharp shower in the afternoon but only a few spots of rain for the rest of the day. A very enjoyable day and it was good to catch up with some of the people I had met at previous events. I have uploaded some images from the event over on my website.
Category: Events, Journal, Places, Re-enactments Tagged: 1940s, 2011, Festival of History, Northamptonshire, Northants, Photography, Re-enactments, WWII


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Every Coastal-Inspired Home Needs These 14 Charming Details
New York-based designer Liliane Hart specializes in a particular brand of Northeastern seaboard chic (think: Hamptons) for her clientele. We asked her how she nails that breezy coastal look that's right in step for summer, but beloved all year long. Click through for 14 elements to help you achieve the coastal look in your own space.
The lovely box panelling in this Amagansett, East Hampton, home is picturesque, but painting the architectural details Farrow & Ball's Stone Blue breathes even more charm into this space. "You'll see a lot of this blue in Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket homes, and it really jazzes up the original paneling of this Victorian home," says Liliane. Marine accents, such as the ship painting and conch shell, are classic coastal motifs.
This cedar shake-clad Victorian home in Amagansett is picture perfect, but benefited from new details such as the flower boxes filled with trailing tendrils. "Wicker on a porch, a hanging swing and trellis are all sweet details," says Liliane. "Painting the door a deep color, like this black, just draws you to the entry." Picket fences and neatly clipped hedges are a Hamptons' garden trademark.
The nautical combo of blue and white is classic for a reason. Just as the sight of the ocean makes you relax, these hues turn down the visual thermostat. "We use a lot of wallpaper in the Northeast. In many older houses there is a different hand-blocked and hand-painted wallpaper in every room," notes Liliane of the pale blue floral print that adorns the walls. This Marthe Armitage hand-blocked paper has an artisanal quality, and is accented by a casual kilim, a vintage sideboard and modern Apsara plaster chandelier.
Coastal decor often takes its cues from marine design, where stateroom furnishings need to be multi-functional and storage is at a premium. Bunkies are a smart solution in this diminutive bedroom. The bed incorporates a bookshelf with a trundle bed underneath for sleepovers and leaves enough space for a drum kit.
Old school cross taps and a pedestal sink are worth hanging on to for an authentic coastal cottage vibe. Natural accents like the wicker frame mirror and a leafy wallpaper play up an earthy connection. "In a small space like this powder room, I love to envelope it with a wallpaper. The floral motif and wicker mirror both have a 70s vibe."
Eaves are often considered tricky for furniture placement, but clever built-ins make use of dead space in this third-floor Hamptons guest bedroom. "Two beds are set end to end, with built-in drawers to separate them, and a fun bookshelf at the ends." This captain's bed incorporates storage drawers underneath for guests to store their clothes.
In the 2016 Hampton Showhome, a breezy, striped cotton blind trimmed in pom-poms is summery all year long. "This is a beautiful Cowtan & Tout sheer, with rattan trim to pull in the color of the sea, and the wallpaper mimics the sunset purples," notes Liliane.
Temper a mix of patterns (starburst wallpaper, graphic rug and striped drapes) with fresh white details. This leafy plaster Apsara chandelier and white mirror, ladder and chair keep the scheme from feeling busy.
Terrycloth towels are as essential to a beach bag as a juicy novel and sunscreen. This inviting fabric is used to upholster a chair, but is kept from looking too relaxed with smart contrast piping and a skirt. The organic-looking garden stool has a craggy base and glazed glass top that resembles a "watery pool," says Liliane.
Whether it's an heirloom or just a recent antiquing find, a piece with history adds a sense of heritage to coastal homes. "We built the house around this long American apothecary chest, which is in great condition — many working pieces show plenty of wear," Liliane says of her parents' New England home. The chest is set off by flanking cherry chairs that, along with the mirror-back sconces, creates a calming symmetry.
A finely detailed pelican painting is a subtle reference to the shore, and is reinforced with a sandy tone-on-tone palette in a mix of prints, for interest. "It's a sophisticated way to go nautical," Liliane observes of the shorebird painting.
On this New England sun porch, a traditional shiplap ceiling painted pale blue is an evocative maritime architectural detail. The fresh pastel hue mimics the sky, and brass ceiling lights even resemble small suns.
Wicker chairs (in an ice cream white), a jute rug and bamboo matchstick blinds are beachhouse staples because of their relaxed texture and durability.
In the sweet daybed of the New England home Liliane designed for her parents, wraparound shelves means there's always a wealth of reading materials close by. "My mother put all her children's storybooks here for her grandchildren. She can read to them, or it can be turned into a bed. The walls are my all-time favorite pink, Calamine, which is feminine, without being saccharine." The brass sconces are another nod to enduring nautical style.


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According to Pardon Power, President Obama has now gone 735 days without singing a pardon. While President G.W. Bush was slower, President Obama is quickly tying the second President Bush for last place. Currently, we still don't have any indication where Michigan Governor Snyder's position will be with respect to pardons.


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We Did it Again (Take that you pessimists)
Wood is an excellent building material. It is easy to manipulate, a good insulator and wood is completely renewable as well as biodegradable. It is more environmentally benign than competing materials like concrete or steel in its full lifecycle and wood is always at least carbon neutral & actually removes CO2 from the air. But wood has suffered from a big weakness; it was not strong enough to build tall structures. Until now.
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) can transform the way in which wood is used. CLT can be used to replace pre-fabricated concrete panels or even steel in building. The Australians are currently building a ten story wood apartment building in Melbourne using CLT and experts believe that building as high as fifteen stories should be possible in the near future. This makes wood a suitable building material in all but the tallest buildings and goes a long way toward a sustainable future. But there is more.
A really exciting new development is nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC). You may not have heard of this before because technologies needed to understand it, such as electron scanning microscopes, were unavailable until recently. Experts quoted in the link above think that NCC will replace metal and plastic in many applications and could make nonorganic plastics obsolete in the not-too-distant future and the U.S. National Science Foundation predicts will become a $600 billion industry by 2020.
NCC has mechanical properties comparable to stainless steel or Kevlar and has a strength to weight ratio eight times better than steel. "It is the natural, renewable version of a carbon nanotube at a fraction of the price," according to Jeff Youngblood of Purdue University's NanoForestry Institute in West Lafayette, Indiana.
So the future for wood is bright, which has wonderful consequences for the environment and for America. The U.S. can produce all the wood fiber it needs in completely sustainable and often environmentally positive ways.
The world develops in unexpected ways. We often fear the future because it is unknown. We project our current problems forward and they seem unsolvable. The variables we too often leave out of the equation are human innovation, imagination and intelligence. Our resources are not fixed. They grow larger based on our abilities to use them. I wrote not long ago about the boom in shale oil that has vaulted the U.S. into world leadership in reduction of CO2.
This was predicted by nobody even five or ten years ago. In fact, had you mentioned such a possibility back in 2002 you would have been called all sorts of names, none of them synonyms for honest or intelligent. We are looking at a better than expected future. A related development is the shift of the energy center of gravity from those unstable regions of the Middle East to the Americas and maybe the Atlantic parts of Africa.
Those pessimists who project our problems forward and fear we will never solve them are right. Generally speaking, history shows that we almost never SOLVE problems; we transcend them.
As we replace non-renewable or environmentally unfriendly materials with those sourced in something as abundant and renewable as wood, we are fulfilling the impossible dreams of a previous generation of environmentalists and we are doing while increasing our country's wealth and prosperity. I am fond of the future since I plan to live there for the rest of my life. It looks like it will be much better than the places I used to live.Posted by Christine & John at September 1, 2012 8:16 PM
wood is always at least carbon neutral & actually removes CO2 from the air.
"Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do." - Ronald Reagan.
Guess that makes you RINO's now, doesn't it? How dare you contradict our Lord and Savior?
And if there's one thing Romney has made clear during this campaign, it's that he only likes trees that are the right size. So If you want him to support you on this, you're going to have to find a way to control tree growth. ;-)Posted by: Heh at September 2, 2012 12:41 AM
Thank you for the simple-minded view. It is instructive to be reminded that a large number of people really cannot understand what I write and that there is a throw away factor of trying to be serious with frivolous people. But I have more pearl to cast.
Can't you guys ever just be thankful for good things. Is it always necessary to attack using gaffs that are a quarter century old? Or ones that are irrelevant.
Reagan was a great president in most ways. Even the greatest of us has weaknesses or blind spots. I don't expect to agree with anyone always and everywhere. In any case, conditions have changed quite a bit, as I point out and in what I thought was a simple enough way for most people to grasp.
Re Romney - it is a light hearted statement. I know what he is talking about, however. As anyone who has traveled and observed nature knows, forest composition and tree size varies by location. The woods I grew up with are different from others, even those nearby. When I go back to the places I grew up, the forests are more familiar. One reason is that the trees are the "right" size, i.e. they look like the ones I grew with knowing.Posted by: C&J at September 2, 2012 7:14 AM
Thanks C&J for an informative post. I haven't heard about the newer uses of wood. It sounds like a wonderful situation where everyone wins.
I don't know what problems might be involved in the processing of these super wood products, but I would guess they aren't as severe as making steel or carbon fiber.Posted by: tdobson at September 2, 2012 9:59 AM
Yesterday's solutions are today's problems, so I suppose there will be problems with these things too. But things generally are getting better and these new technologies are going in the right direction.Posted by: C&J at September 2, 2012 10:20 AM
They look like interesting building materials, but all materials have tradeoffs, so keep that in mind. Also keep in mind that steel and concrete are based on materials that are plentifully sourced, and can build skyscrapers much taller.
Additionally, there's a question of how much material would be available, and how much the market would be willing to give up for this scale of building. There are cellulose rich plants other than trees that could be grown for such a purpose and which would have a faster turnover than trees.
As for the rest? I'd much prefer to take a slightly more pessimistic than not position on any new technology, because there are always catches, always limitations, and always costs involved. At the same time, we must invest and we should invest in green technology, because you have through all the mistakes and dead ends in order to find the profitable route. Most successes worth mentioning require trail and error, effort and perseverance.
One last thing: Never try to justify a certain technological attitude on revolutionary science grounds, because the inherent purposes of science is to test and verify such claims, because we don't know the truth before hand. The results you get from experiment and observation are not completely knowable in advance, and that's the point of science: You combine logic and empirical observation to determine the truth, when you can't know everything beforehand.Posted by: Stephen Daugherty at September 2, 2012 11:26 AM
Or put another way, science and engineering are disciplines that require hard work and a willingness to go beyond personal beliefs to recognize realities, which while not ideal, may carry with them greater bounties of usefulness and knowledge than the alternative.Posted by: Stephen Daugherty at September 2, 2012 11:32 AM
I agree. As I often say, yesterday solutions are today's problems. I wrote that right above.
But this looks very promising.
The problem with concrete and steel is involved in their manufacturing and disposal. Concrete production add as much as 5% of the total CO2 emissions in the world.
BTW concrete is a great material too. I am not saying we should abandon it. The is a very interesting book called "Concrete Planet" that you may want to read.
I am also not advocating making decisions in advance. We now have a greater range of options, but I believe in the market, so I believe in experimentation, lots of choices, prototypes and change and I dislike top-down all inclusive decisions.Posted by: C&J at September 2, 2012 12:05 PM
"Reagan was a great president in most ways. Even the greatest of us has weaknesses or blind spots."
Reagan was a great president in "some" ways. In others he was the worst thing that ever happened in this country.
RE: shale oil - It has been used since prehistoric times, and because the price of oil dropped precipitously in the early '80s Exxon abandoned a $5 billion project to extract it in Colorado so this isn't anything really new. Curiously, Estonia is the only country that uses oil shale nearly exclusively to generate power.
RE: Laminated wood beams- This also has been used for quite some time albeit not on a skyscraper scale. The first recorded use of laminated wooden beams is in the 1860s in England.
The interesting thing about this is even though it is a sustainable resource, it remains a short term solution for a long term problem.
RE: Forests - You know as well as I there is a vast difference between a forest and a tree plantation.
Reagan's comments ie; "A tree is a tree. How many more do you have to look at?" displays an ignorance and closed-mindedness that still pervades the far right.
There is very little that is really "new" in this world. The wood products have gotten much better in recent years and the nanoproducts are in process of creating a revolution in materials.
Re sustainable forestry - I don't understand how this is a short term solution. We can produce these sorts of raw materials pretty much forever. Better yet, they have the collateral benefit of helping clean water, disposal for sewage, wildlife habitat and recreation.
If you are talking about shale gas - this is a medium term solution. It is a great gift to us. In the long term, we will indeed develop alternatives that do not use fossil fuels, but this is as good as it gets now.
In future, we will have a lot more opportunities, in any case. The solar panels etc we are using now will be a lot like stone tools in comparison to what we will be able to make in a generation. When the solution comes, as the one above, it will surprise the so-called experts, but will just be part of the game.
Re Reagan - I diverged with his opinions on environment. But I recognize that his was an older generation. Their task was to conquer the hostile environment and tame it. We faced different challenges and learned from their mistakes, as the future will from ours. Were we to build the Hoover Dam today, we would do things a lot differently, but we can still respect the attitudes and methods that built these things.
Beyond that, we need to respect nature and work with forests, but it is true that trees are 100% renewable and we should cut some all the time.Posted by: C&J at September 2, 2012 12:39 PM
How well I remember this poem from by college days at UW-Stevens Point in the College of Natural Resources.
Joyce Kilmer. 1886–1918
I THINK that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the sweet earth's flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day, 5
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
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Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Sadly, I lost about 30 trees last year due to drought and disease on my little ranch in East Texas. However, they keep on giving as they have been turned into firewood and will heat someone's home for years to come.Posted by: Royal Flush at September 2, 2012 1:46 PM
"But I recognize that his was an older generation. Their task was to conquer the hostile environment and tame it."
An even older generation, Teddy Roosevelt, and John Muir for instance, believed much differently than Reagan.
America hasn't been a frontier to be conquered for more than a century.
RE: Sustainability - Blue wood isn't going to be in abundance every year. Drought causes stress to the trees, and allows the beetles to take hold. Some decades will be better (or worse) than others.
We can grow as much wood as anybody reasonably needs. There are lots of improvements in this area too. In Virginia we can grow a pine tree to maturity in 30 years. A couple generations ago the sames species took 70 and the trees were crooked and much more susceptible to disease. We also get two thinning in those 30 years that can produce those wood products. Our friends in Brazil can produce eucalyptus in six years. There are some weaknesses, but it makes good fiber. Furnishing enough wood will be no problem at all.
Re Reagan - As I said, I didn't agree with all his policies. I recognize that even admirable people can be seriously wrong in some things.
Reagan helped bring American back, improved the economy, restored faith in our country and generally did well for eight years. His attitude toward trees caused no lasting damage, probably no real damage at all. Our forests are in better shape today than they were on the day Reagan took office, so no big deal.
Re Teddy Roosevelt & John Muir - I have always liked them, although they are very different. Roosevelt's brand of conservation is very close to what I believe. He understood that you have to kill some animals and cut some trees to create sustainability. Muir was mostly a poet in how he viewed nature. The real hero of the early part of the century is Gifford Pinchot.Posted by: C&J at September 2, 2012 2:50 PM
"The real hero of the early part of the century is Gifford Pinchot."
And he was followed by one of the true villains, William Greeley, who decided that Satan was at work in forest fires, and ordered firefighting to "save the forests" at all costs so that the lumber industry could clear cut the trees.
During a trip to Idaho a few years back I was able to see for myself what a forest recovering from a clear cut looked like. The trees were pretty much all the same size, there was little diversity, and even though we were miles from any habitation there was no wildlife to be seen.
And this clear cut was nearly 80 years ago.
Ignorance solves nothing Jack.
Clear cutting is a legitimate management strategy for some species. You cannot get regeneration of most pines without a clear cut or a really big fire, for example.
We are learning all the time. We no longer exclude fire. One of the other legacies we are now struggling with is environmentalism. Back in the 1970s, there was a poorer understanding of forest dynamics. We tried to "protect" areas that needed to change and sometimes be managed.
The American landscape is dynamic. Indians started lots of fires and as a result of their activities there were fewer trees. When European diseases thinned out the Indians, trees grew back. European settlers showed up a few decades later and found these robust forests and thought that was how it had always been. But it was merely a stage that was not sustainable.
The eighty year old clear cut you saw was probably poorly managed. In Arizona, there is a problem of the legacy of cutting and grazing. When the trees fill in, they come back to thick, setting up the whole thing for fire that destroy to much. That clearcut should have been thinned at least twice, maybe three times to let in light. Wildlife would thrive. BTW - a clearcut two or three years out is one of the richest wildlife habitats available.
Thick forests usually are NOT the home of much wildlife. Wildlife thrives on the edges of communities. I cannot speak to the forest you visited. In Virginia, we maintain wildlife corridors and stream management zones that are literally jumping with wildlife.Posted by: C&J at September 3, 2012 9:07 AM
Not a quail or 'Bob White' to be found in Rappahannock Co. Pine beetles have killed off a lot of big pine trees. And, globalism got the Chestnuts way back when.Posted by: Roy Ellis at September 3, 2012 6:17 PM
Rappahannock County has not had a particular problem with pine beetles. You have problems with your white pines mostly rust. Pine beetles are native anyway. They can be controlled with good management.
Quail can be restored. Ironically, the quail suffered from too much forest growth. Quail do very well in disturbed places. A clear cut plus two years is excellent quail habitat. My farms are in Brunswick Co. We used to have a lot more quail on one tract when it was more recently cut over. Creating good quail habitat is simple but maybe not easy. You have to clear and burn. Rappahannock is getting lots of urban people who dislike both those things, but wonder why they don't have quail.
I have never actually done work in Rappahannock, but I have visited tree farms in Rockingham and Frederick and there is plenty of wildlife there.Posted by: C&J at September 3, 2012 10:24 PM
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Novastela made the following announcement of VIMEO
We inform all media, company website owners and other private websites owners that free live streaming videos and live webcast television is internationally copyrighted under number OW 68396. This copyright is under a property of Novastela televizijska dejavnost d.o.o.
In the video they reference:
- Copyright OW 68396
What is copyright "OW 68396"? I can't find anything about it.
The other two are references to a service called MyFreeCopyright.com
MCN CY4UV-52PCL-C81GW - Registered: 2015-04-13 21:53:54 UTC
NovaStella TV je besplatna internet live televizija koja djeluje na području cijelog svijeta.
NovStella TV is a free internet live television which operates around the whole world.
MCN CWT3F-TSC33-ERUAF - Registered: 2015-12-09 22:12:03 UTC
NovaStela televizijska dejavnost d.o.o.Free live streaming of television programs on the Internet; - The application called "STELLA" tracking free LIVE Twi radio programs on mobile phones; - Broadcasting of the free tv programs in multiple languages, via free live streaming; - Broadcasting of the free radio programs in multiple languages via live streaming; - Modem-named "Stella" by which a digital image from the web is transformed into the digital image that can be monitored on a digital TV or big screen
WOW! How can someone have a "copyright" on a process?
- especially when the description is vague and incoherent.
Does anyone have a patent for Internet based TV streaming? No.
NovaStela televizijska dejavnost d.o.o. is a trademark.
What is a copyright?
the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.
A copyright protects works of authorship that have been tangibly expressed in a physical form. Think songs, books, movies, and works of art.
Wikipedia - US Patent Office
How can someone have a "copyright" on providing the service of free Internet TV
or even the terminology "free Internet TV"?
The content producer (author) holds all copyrights to their original work.
The author has the rights to distribute and communicate their work in any way they choose.
I am no lawyer, but basic common sense makes the Novastela claims to be ludicrous.
- causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable:
- amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
- meriting derisive laughter or scorn as absurdly inept, false, or foolish
Harassment? Extortion? - What is this?
Now this is where things start getting BIZARRE.
If NovaStella does not hold "copyright" on free internet TV then what are they trying to accomplish with their communications to Laudato.tv?
Someone from NovaStella TV sent this letter (pdf) to Laudato.TV a new Catholic family oriented TV station in Croatia. When you read the letter I hope you notice that there is no letterhead to identify who the letter is from nor is there any signature. Can this be a legal document?
In the letter they state:
We own the copyright to free internet television, protected under the number OW 68396 and MCN: CY4UV-52PCL-C81GW as Novastella TV live internet tv Category: Internet television © Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved regardless of which platform you serve and how. Yes this is true that it can be seen everywhere on the Internet.
From Croatian media and viewing your website http://www.laudato.tv we noticed that you are absolutely in violation of our copyrights (author's rights), in your publicly announced plans you have copied parts of our author's work and ideas and to transmit or that you intend to begin broadcasting television programs via the Internet, which will be free to view on your website. Also we saw on your website that the Church also elsewhere in the world systematically violates our rights, but about the violation will also soon receive a warning same as you.
At the end of the letter they appear to be asking Laudato.tv to negotiate some sort of a fee to be able to continue the free broadcasting of Laudato.tv over the Internet.
This is a big WTF !?
To back up their "claim", they apparently sent to Laudato.tv a DMCA "takedown request" for which they have not paid - note the status of "Awaiting Payment" of $199. (view larger)
The following was also sent to Laudato.tv. (view larger)
What is NovaStella TV trying to do?
Is this an attack trying to use the court system to :
A. prevent the broadcast of family oriented TV programming to the Croatian community around the world?
B. or is it just an attempted scam using the court system and the threat of a lawsuit to create fear and hopefully a settlement?
I know that there are all sorts of "nuisance claims" (scams) being run in the USA by people that send letters to companies that threaten lawsuits if the company does not pay up. Unsophisticated people and small businesses pay up in order to avoid wasting time in court.
... but isn't this a form of extortion?
Also Frivolous Litigation - Nuisance
Who is Zeljko Grgelec, owner of NovaStela in Ljubljana Slovenia?
Is this the same person that
1. owes the Croatian government almost 660,000 kuna?
2. had this concert organization problem? - article 2
BTW - the website http://nova-stellatv.de/marketing.html looks like something a 13 year old would have put together in 1998 after graduating from the "MySpace School of Design". How can someone with any sense of pride promote such a poorly designed web service and claim that it is a legitimate business.


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Oily skin (seborrhea) is a common dermatological concern that affects both men and women including people that are not plagued by acne. Oily skin is usually associated with large or open pores and a greasy-like appearance. Oily skin occurs when oversized sebaceous glands secrete large amounts of sebum leading to an oily or greasy look.
A person with oily skin tends to have whiteheads, blackheads, acne and blind pimples more often than a person with dry or normal skin. On the positive side, a person with oily skin tends to have fewer wrinkles and such skin tends to age slower compared to other skin types.
Factors that increase your chances of having oily skin include; genetics, hormonal changes, nutrition, and stress. Furthermore, women are more prone to having oily skin during their menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, menopause or when they are on a birth control pill.
Here are good practices and tips, to consider, when dealing with oily skin;
- Cleanse your face at least 2 or 3 times a day to get rid of the dirt and oil build up.
- Avoid scrubbing your face too often as this tends to increase sebum production.
- If you choose to use a toner, only use it on areas of the face that are oily such as the forehead and the nose. If you use it on the entire face, it could lead to dry facial patches.
- Oily skin needs to be moisturized but choose the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type. Preferably, look for a water-based or any other oil-free type of moisturizer.
- Go for oil-free foundation and make-up. There are numerous water-based cosmetics. Cosmetics labeled "noncomedogenic" often contain constituents that won't clog your skin.
- Remove dirt and oil from your skin by exfoliating once a week.
- Do not pop or pick your acne as they could leave scar tissues on your face.
Below are 34 home remedies and natural treatments to help alleviate your oily skin challenges;
1. Cucumber
Cucumber acts as a great skin toner and helps in reducing excess oil from the skin. The astringent properties of cucumber provide a soothing and cooling effect on the skin and help in closing the open pores. Cucumber also fades out blemishes and dark spots effectively. Take a thick slice of a cucumber and rub it against your face before going to bed. Use warm water to wash your face the next morning. Do this on a regular basis to prevent excessive oil production on the skin.
An article, published in the journal Fitoterapia in January of 2013, reviewed the phytochemical and therapeutic potential of cucumber including how it nourishes the skin.
2. Yogurt
Yogurt has a mild exfoliating action that removes oil from the surface of the skin. Take plain and unsweetened yogurt and spread it over the problem area. Let it dry and wash off with water thereafter. Doing this once daily may help in keeping your skin healthy and oil free. Alternatively, you may also make a mask using grated apples, lemon juice, and yogurt. Mix them together and apply this mixture to your face. Wash after 15-20 minutes to reduce oiliness on your skin.
A study, published in the Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine in July 2015, provided evidence that yogurt is beneficial to skin health.
3. Apples
Apples contain malic acid that has a capability of absorbing oil from your skin while exfoliating the deposited dead skin cells to keep your skin fresh. When used on a regular basis, apple nourishes the skin and makes it look oil free and radiant. Take an apple and grate half of it. Then, use the shredded apple to apply on your face and neck. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water thereafter. Doing this every day will soothe the skin and reduce excess oil secretion.
4. Lemon
Lemon is another great remedy for oily skin. Lemon contains citric acid which has an astringent-like effect on the skin. Therefore, it can keep your skin oil free for a long time The antiseptic properties of lemon also protects the skin from infections that are common in people with oily skin. Dilute a teaspoon of lemon juice with equal quantities of water. Dip a cotton ball in it and apply it all over your face. Allow it to stay for 10-12 minutes and use warm water to clean it completely. Moisturize with a mild lotion because lemon can cause excessive drying.
A study, published by the journal Drugs Under Experimental and Clinical Research in 1999, demonstrated the positive benefits of topical application of lemon oil (lemon) on the skin with respect to antioxidation.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda helps in clearing excess oils from the pores due to its exfoliating action. It also balances the pH of the skin to reduce oiliness. Take about 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda and mix it with water to make a foamy paste. Apply it immediately over the skin. Once it completely dries out, wash it with water.
A study, published in Journal of the American Academy Of Dermatology in May 2010, highlighted the health benefits of baking soda on scaly skin, in particular, and the skin, in general.
6. Papaya
If you have an excessively oily skin, a papaya mask can help you get rid of it in a natural way. Papaya not only minimizes oil from the skin but the beneficial enzymes of the fruit nourish it to make it flawless. Simply take a ripe papaya and mash it. Add a little oatmeal (ground) to make a scrub. Use it to scrub away oils, impurities, and dead skin cells by massaging in a circular motion for a few minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water for a beautifully glowing and radiant skin.
7. Sea Salt
Sea salt has a drying action on the skin and should be done occasionally or once a week. Simply take some sea salt and add some water, enough to make a paste. Apply this paste evenly on your skin and let it stay for 5-8 minutes. Wash with water and moisturize your skin with a mild lotion thereafter.
Research, published in the International Journal Of Dermatology in February 2005, showed how magnesium-rich dead sea salt solution improves skin barrier function, enhances skin hydration, and reduces skin inflammation.
8. Fuller's Earth
Fuller's earth has an excellent oil absorbing property. It has a deep cleaning action that removes oil and impurities from the pores and tightens them. Take a tablespoon of fuller's earth and mix it with rose water to make a fine paste. Spread it evenly over your skin and let it dry. Wash off with water and moisturize thereafter. You may also use plain water to make the paste if rosewater is not available.
9. Aloe Vera
When it comes to a problem free skin, there is nothing better than aloe vera. Aloe vera fights infections, soothes the skin, hydrates the skin as well as reduces excessive oil from the skin's surface. Just slice an aloe vera leaf and extract the gel. Apply the refreshing gel on your face and allow it to dry. Then, rinse face with water and pat dry. Applying aloe vera 2-3 times daily will provide you an oil-free skin.
10. Cornstarch
Cornstarch is another natural remedy for oily skin. It absorbs the excess oil while being mild on your skin to boost radiance and beauty. Mix some cornstarch with a little water to make a paste. Make sure it is not runny. Spread the paste on your face and rub it gently in circular motion. Let it clean away all the impurities. Wash it off after 10-12 minutes using water.
11. Egg White
Eggs may seem messy on your skin but can foster excellent results. Eggs reduce skin blemishes, remove oil while tightening up open pores. Use only the egg white on your face and leave it until it completely dries. Then, rinse thoroughly, with lukewarm water, to remove the dried egg white from your skin. You may also mix some lemon juice to the whipped egg to increase the drying capabilities.
12. Tomatoes
Rub a slice of a freshly cut tomato on your skin and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash with water to get rid of an oily skin. You may also mix mashed tomato pulp with equal amounts of mashed avocado to make a facial mask. Apply it on your skin for 12-15 minutes and wash off. This homemade mask will close the open pores which are common with oily skin.
A study, published in The British Journal Of Dermatology, concluded that tomatoes, that are rich in lycopene, help protect the body against photo-oxidative damage.
13. Apple Cider Vinegar
The alpha hydroxy acids present in apple cider vinegar makes it a great remedy for oily skin. It not only tones the skin but moisturizes it for a resultant radiant glow. Being an antimicrobial agent, it helps in dealing with skin problems associated with oily skin. Take a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar and add 3/4th cup of water to it. Use a cotton ball to apply this natural toner to your skin. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash off thoroughly with water thereafter.
14. Coconut Milk
Coconut milk helps in removing extra oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin. Apply it on your skin and leave it for a few minutes. Wash it off with cold water thereafter.
15. Orange Peel
Dried orange peels help greatly in absorbing excess oil from the skin and create a mattifying effect. Dry some orange peels in the sun for a few days and grind them to make a fine powder. Take some powdered orange peel in a bowl and add rosewater to form a paste. Spread it on your face with the help of a spatula. Leave it for 15 minutes or until it dries off. Try this remedy once every day to get rid of excess oils from the skin.
16. Green Tea
Antioxidants are essential for a healthy skin. They reduce skin damage and help in providing a normal texture. Since green tea is high in antioxidants, it purifies your skin and reduces excess oils. Pour boiling water into a cup and add some green tea to it. Let it steep for a few minutes and strain the liquid. Cool and apply it on your skin, especially your face, with the help of a cotton ball. Allow it to stay for 8-10 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
An article, published in the Journal Of American Academy Of Dermatology in June 2005, summarized the chemopreventive, natural healing and anti-aging properties of green tea polyphenols on human skin.
17. Banana
Banana moisturizes the skin and reduces the production of sebum. Make a facial mask by mixing a mashed banana with a dash of honey. Allow it to cover your entire face for at least 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, thereafter, for a radiant oil-free skin.
18. Gram Flour
Gram flour, when applied to the skin, nourishes the skin and absorbs the excess oils from the pores to make your skin tight and oil free. Take a teaspoon of gram flour, in a bowl, and add enough rosewater to make a paste. Spread it evenly on your face and neck and let it dry. Then, use warm water to remove it from your skin.
19. Coffee
Coffee helps in sloughing off dead skin cells as well as reducing excess oil from the surface of the skin. Take a tablespoon of ground coffee and mix it with a little honey. Massage it on your face in a gentle motion to scrub off the impurities and increase blood circulation. Let it completely dry. Then, rinse off thoroughly with warm water thereafter.
An April 2015 paper, published in the journal Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, highlighted the anti-photoaging properties of spent coffee grounds when applied topically to the skin.
20. Honey
There is nothing better than this natural ingredient that would help you attain a beautiful and problem-free skin. Honey reduces excess sebum and keeps your face feeling fresh for a longer period. It also nourishes and hydrates your skin to prevent aging. When used on a regular basis, honey can improve the texture of your skin making it smooth and supple. Take raw honey and apply it to your skin. Leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing it thoroughly.
A 2012 article published in AYU, An international Quarterly Journal Of Research In Ayurveda, summarized the various medicinal and cosmetic uses of bee's honey.
21. Sage, Yarrow, And Peppermint
Herbs like sage, yarrow, and peppermint act as excellent face toners that help in combating excess oil. Dip a cotton ball in any of these herbs' essential oil and apply it to your face and neck. Wash it after 10-12 minutes if needed.
A 2013 article, published by BioMed Research International, revealed the anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties of sage essential oil.
22. Hyssop
Hyssop is a natural cleanser that helps in getting rid of excess oil from the skin. Add 1 tablespoon of the herb in a cup of water and boil it for 10 minutes. Cool the liquid and dip a cotton ball into it. Apply it on your skin and allow it to stay for 12-15 minutes. Wash off with plain water thereafter.
23. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great scrub for the oily skinned people that can absorb oil, dirt, and impurities from your skin leaving it fresh and matt. Mix oatmeal with aloe vera gel and spread the mask evenly on your skin. Wash off thoroughly while scrubbing after 15 minutes. A study, published in Indian Journal Of Dermatology, Venereology And Leprology in 2012, briefly reviewed the dermatological significance of oatmeal.
24. Milk
If you want a clean and oil free skin, start using milk. Milk has alpha hydroxy acids which have an exfoliating action. It also helps in maintaining the pH balance of the skin. Thus, reducing oiliness and shine. Simply put some milk in a bowl and add a little lavender oil or sandalwood oil. Mix well and apply it to your skin with the help of a cotton ball. Use your fingers to massage it into your skin and leave it overnight. Wash it off the next morning for a soft, fresh and supple skin.
A 2015 study, published in the Journal Of Dairy Science, illustrated skin improvements when milk, containing sphingomyelin, is consumed.
25. Tea Tree Oil
In addition to its infection combating qualities, tea tree oil can also purify the skin and clear out excess oil from the skin. Make a toner easily at home by adding a little of this oil. Apply it on your skin with the help of a cotton ball. You may wash it off later or just leave it on your skin. Tea tree oil can also be added to your usual toner to increase its efficacy and keep your skin free from excess sebum.
A 2013 article, published in International Journal of Dermatology, highlighted various beneficial applications of tea tree oil as it pertains to the skin.
26. Witch Hazel
Get some distilled witch hazel and dip a cotton ball in it. Now, apply it to your entire face. Do this two times every day for 3 weeks. After this, use it only once every day. Witch hazel contains tannins that have astringent properties. Therefore, it keeps the skin free from oil while tightening the open pores.
A study, published in Journal Of Inflammation in 2011, showed the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of witch hazel, among other herbs, on the human skin.
27. Steaming
Steaming your face will purify your skin. Steam helps in pulling dirt and oil from the pores and reduce the skin's greasy nature. Pour some boiling water into a container and bend your head down in order to place your face over the rising steam. Cover your face and head with a towel to prevent the steam from escaping. Enjoy the cleansing action of the steam on your face for a few minutes and wipe off the impurities with a clean washcloth. Be careful while you do this so that you do not get scalded by the steam.
28. Mango
Mango is a great remedy for oily skin. Mango cools the skin down and soothes the skin to prevent excess oils. Simply cut a mango and extract its pulp. Spread it on your face and neck and massage gently. Do this for 5 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Applying mango mask on a regular basis keeps skin nourished, supple, and oil free.
A 2013 article, published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, showed the skin protective effect of mangoes against ultraviolet radiation.
29. Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay has a mattifying effect on the skin. Due to this, it is often used in cleansing products. Take some bentonite clay in a bowl and add witch hazel to it. Now add 2 drops each of lemon essential oil and cypress oil and mix well. Spread it on your face and let it dry. Rinse your face thoroughly with cold water thereafter.
An experimental study, published in Clinical And Experimental Dermatology, in March 2012, concluded that clay application promotes an increase in the number of collagen fibers, which may account for its skin beneficial properties.
30. Regular Exercise
Moderate physical activities help in keeping the skin's pores free from impurities and excess oil. It also helps the body to flush out toxins and keep the skin healthy. The more you sweat, the more you get rid of excess oils as the sebum gets naturally washed away by fresh warm sweat. Indulge in light exercises every day that makes you sweat.
31. Diet
A balanced diet goes a long way in providing you a beautiful skin. Oily and spicy foods tend to increase the production of oil in the skin and clogs the pores. These can also give rise to various skin problems such as acne and pimples. Use less oil in cooking and eat lightly cooked vegetables to boost your skin with nutrients.
32. Sea Burthorn Seed Oil
Sea buckthorn oil is one of the best natural choices when it comes to combating an oily skin. It provides a boost of antioxidants to the skin without clogging the pores. You can directly apply it on your skin to reap the benefits or just dilute a little oil with water to apply on your skin. It will keep your skin clean and free from a greasy feel.
A 2017 article, published in the journal Lipids In Health And Disease, outlined the abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil including the oil's ability to give the skin a beautiful and healthy appearance.
33. Ice Cubes
Ice cubes provide an easy and instant remedy for reducing the production of oils in your skin. It also increases the blood circulation providing you a radiant skin. Just wrap a few cubes of ice in a clean cotton cloth and apply it on your face. Massage it, on your face, in a circular motion to get rid of oiliness and shine. Use this trick before applying your makeup to attain a long-lasting mattifying look.
34. Herbal Toner
A herbal face toner made with some of the best natural ingredients for oily skin would help in keeping your skin problem-free. The mask will provide a long-lasting oil-free effect when used on a regular basis. All you need is a boiled apple, lemon juice, aloe vera, cucumber and peppermint oil. Simply boil an apple and mash it to form a fine paste. Now add a tablespoon of freshly extracted lemon juice, a little sage, lavender and peppermint oil. Mix well and spread it on your skin with the help of a spatula. Allow it to stay for 5-7 minutes and use lukewarm water to thoroughly wash your face.