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May 19, 2005
Dc Super-Stars 10 (1976) The Greatest Story Ever Told
Sheesh. Those new guys sure are prolific. While the Treadmill was silent for several days as I hosted a get together this past weekend of a half dozen of the most immature guys I've known for 3 decades, including Mag, and then I spent the last few days taking care of my kids who came down with some nasty stomach bugs, Scipio over at Absorbascon was posting approximately 564 entries a day. And he's not the only one. Take a gander at Dial B For Blog, another fine new site whose author seems capable of churning out well over 100 highly entertaining entries a day.
Meanwhile, I knew I had promised Absorbascon a look at the greatest comic book story ever published, the lead tale from DC Super Stars 10 (1976) "The Great Super-Star Game". And here, at long last, is Part One of my look at this seminal piece.
To call the plot pure genius fails to do it justice. A team of super-heroes plays baseball against a team of super-villains. This ought to be a series. Or at least a Strat-O-Matic set. Only three creative talents could have handled this one and lucky for us, those three guys were on the job as Bob "Babe" Rozakis, Dick "Duke" Dillin and Julius "Casey" Schwartz, along with inker Frank "Catfish" McLaughlin delivered this gem.
Now make no mistake about it. Although this is the greatest comic book story ever, it is not without faults. The game itself does not start until page 12 of the 18 page story. And even then we really only get to see the ninth inning. If only Rozakis had decided to show us the whole game instead of Batman bowling (okay, Batman doesn't actually bowl, but he's watching other people bowl in this story).
Fortunately, Rozakis and Schwartz foresaw the demand for the play by play and provide it on a text page after the story.
Now, this blog isn't big enough to give you the whole game all at once - nor do I think many of you could handle it all in one sitting, so in the interest of the well-being of you Treadmillers I'll be breaking this game down into 18 entries over the next 18 days. Today is the pre-game and the start of the first. Grab a beer, a hot dog and settle in your seat fans. The action's about to begin at Crandall Stadium in upstate New York.
The pre-game: Two now neglected villains, the unhappily married Huntress and Sportsmaster - or Mr. and Mrs. Menace as they were known back in the day - kick the story off with a quarrel in their suburban home - fortunately for us, they realized that no domestic dispute is complete without costumes. Although, I'd pay good money for a comic devoted to the domestic disputes of this entertaining couple (and why isn't there a sitcom about the home life of married super villains?), this is the Strange Sports issue of DC Super Stars, so Huntress and Sportsmaster, always the obliging bit players, decide to stop with the chair tossing and hold a baseball game to settle their dispute.
And what is that dispute? Whose turn is to do the dishes? Whose lipstick was that on Sportsmaster's tennis shirt? Sportsmaster washed Huntress' costume with the whites again? No, no and no. The issue is whether super-villains can ever win. Huntress says they can't and Sportsmaster says they can. Now the observant Treadmiller can see that Comics Code Seal of Approval is on the cover above, so you know where this story is going, but humor us will you, it's the journey, not the destination we're interested in here.
So the pair decide to pick teams. Huntress will pick a team of super-heroes and Sportsmaster a team of super-villains to play a game of baseball. If the good guys win, Huntress will become a super-hero and if the bad guys win, she stays a bad girl.
Now, DC super-heroes of the 1970's were busy crimefighters, so they aren't just going to drop everything to play a pick-up game, so Huntress needs to lure a stadium full of hypnotized people into the seats at the ballpark with the threat not to remove the trance until the game is over. The heroes, of course, comply.
Here's the roster:
Batman, Green Arrow and Black Canary happened to be fighting Joker and Matter Master at a bowling alley when they get recruited.
Superman was playing tennis with himself when Luthor and Amazo attack right before the three are recruited.
Wonder Woman and Plastic Man, making a rare 1970's appearance, were at a soccer game when Weather Wizard and Chronos attacked. 4 more recruits.
Finally, Kid Flash, Robin and Uncle Sam were fighting Felix Faust, Dr. Polaris and the Tattooed Man at a horse race when they were recruited.
Top of the first. The heroes get first bats, so let's look at that villain defense:
On the mound: Sportsmaster
I like the Joker behind the plate - his heckling is certain to distract the batters, but I don't like the rest of that defense. Chronos may be a master of time, but he's always seemed a bit on the unathletic side. I'd put Starro out there in rightfield myself. And where are the Aquaman bad guys? Guys who run around in the ocean depths are a lot more likely to handle the pressure of the hot corner than Dr. Polaris - sporting his bandanna piece at the time. I'll take Black Manta at 3B thank you. And what's with Felix Faust at 1B? How's a bookwormy old wizard going to handle the stretches required? I'd put Validus there, but I guess if my choices were restricted to the present day of 1976, I'd employ Copperhead as my first-sacker. And, of course, you've noticed that chauvinistic Sportsmaster has no women on his team. Put Cheetah at short instead of Tattooed Man and you've got a major upgrade.
But Sportsmaster didn't make me the GM. Instead I'm here in the booth calling the play-by-play, so let's get on with it.
The rules: No super powers allowed. How that keeps Superman from smacking a homer every time up, is not for us to know. Also, it is unspoken that the rules can be broken in the 9th inning - this tale is going to need a big finish after all.
The umpires: Uncle Sam behind the plate and Amazo in the field.
Top of the first:
Batting lead-off, the winner of the Amazonian Olympics, Wonder Woman, steps to the plate. Somehow the crafty Sportsmaster strikes her out. Everyone was always underestimating this guy.
In the two-hole, Robin belts a double to left field to give the good guys their first hit. Let's hope the Boy Wonder didn't need to slide, because this Robin always wore those green shorts (which he almost dropped earlier in the story, which would have made him the new Kid Flash I suppose) and sliding with bare legs isn't pretty.
Next, ignoring everything we've learned from baseball sabermetrics (although to be fair this game predates sabermetrics), Kid Flash bunts Robin over to third.
Clean-up hitter Batman proves that the Bat isn't there just for show and singles to score Robin. Somewhere in the great beyond, Fredric Wertham found something inappropriate about Robin scoring with the help of Batman. 1-0 good guys.
The inning ends when Green Arrow lines out to short.
Tomorrow: The bottom of the first, including a Luthor-Superman match-up unlike any you've ever seen!


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Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) will host a series of public exhibition events to share proposals for construction work at the Skye triangle ports of Tarbert (Harris), Uig and Lochmaddy.
The proposals cover prospective work to improve harbour infrastructure and operations for the arrival of the new 102 metre dual fuel ferry currently being built by CMAL to service the route.
The public exhibitions and consultations are being undertaken as part of the application process for the required marine licences for works at the ports. They will allow local communities and other interested parties to comment on proposals at an early stage, before final applications for the works at each port are submitted. The events are also a follow-up to a series of public meetings held in April this year.
Ruth McIntosh, Principal Planning Engineer at CMAL said: "We visited each of the communities in April this year to let them know about our initial plans to explore harbour modifications. At those meetings, we undertook to consider the comments received and update communities with developments as they progress. The public exhibitions in September are an opportunity for communities to see how the plans have developed and have their say on the proposals.
"We are now completing what we call the port master plans. Drawings showing the preferred options for work at each harbour will be published online prior to the events in September and discussed at the exhibitions. No final decisions have been made on what work will be carried out, and the works are subject to funding availability. We encourage those with an interest in this prospective work to come along to find out more and ask questions."
The public exhibitions will take place:
Uig Community Centre, Uig, Skye
Monday 4th September 2017, 16.00-19.00hrs
Harris Hotel, Tarbert, Harris
Tuesday 5th September 2017, 16.00-19.00hrs
Lochmaddy Village Hall, North Uist.
Wednesday 6th September 2017, 16.00-19.00hrs
The two dual fuel vessels are currently being built in Port Glasgow and are earmarked for the Arran and Skye Triangle routes. They will be capable of running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine gas oil (MGO), helping to reduce carbon emissions. The vessels will carry up to 1,000 passengers and provide 646-metre vehicle lane capacity, which is approximately 25% increased carrying of a mix of cars, light vehicles, coaches and heavy goods vehicles.

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5 affordable Boys Room Decorating Ideas your Kids will Love1.16.2017
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Since moving in to our new home, it has been so much fun decorating each room, nook, and cranny. Especially when it comes to my littles' rooms. It's been so much fun asking them what they want their space to look like and having them help me pick out items that will make their space special to them.
Since moving in to our new home, it has been so much fun decorating each room, nook, and cranny. Especially when it comes to my littles' rooms. It's been so much fun asking them what they want their space to look like and having them help me pick out items that will make their space special to them.
Knowing that whatever I went with, needed to stand the test of time and be able to grow with my boys so I wasn't having to completely change up their room decor every years, I started from there and began pinning countless boys room decorating ideas to my Home Decor Pinterest Board. Then I looked at other boys room decorating ideas on social media and the internet and also asked Isaac and Zachary what kind of boys room decor they liked. I mean, it is their room after all, so I figured they should have a say in what I do. Ha ha! And by then, I had narrowed it down to going with western/high desert theme; looking for any boys room decor items that would go with what me and the boys wanted to do.
Which ended up to be a little more tricky than I thought, because a lot of the western themed boys room decor I kept coming across was too in your face for me. Like I said, I wanted to go with boys room decorating ideas that could grow with my boys. And a lot of what I was seeing was too 'juvenile'. Luckily, western themed decor has made an awesome modern comeback in the adult decorating world. So I started to look for items in that realm, that had a more youthful feel, and came up with some amazing decorating ideas my boys ended up loving; which I of course, had to share!
5 Affordable Boys Room Decorating Ideas Your Kids Will Love
1) Target and Amazon are your friends. Since a lot of us don't have buckets full of money set aside for home decor items. Looking at places like Target or Amazon are a great place to get started because they offer a lot of amazing boys room decor items that are extremely budget friendly.
2) Shop the sales + Visit thrift stores! If you can time things correctly and shop when they are having sales, you can get an even bigger bang for your buck! Right after a new school year started, I went to Target, to look at their college dorm room section and got two quilts for $10 each, two throw pillows for $8 each, and two pillow shams for $10 each. I seriously felt like I was stealing from the store when I left with all this incredible bedding for just a third of what I normally would have paid. Then you have your local thrift stores that are filled with amazing items for amazing prices. I took the boys to our local antique mall and we found some awesome one of kind pieces to go with western/high desert themed room.
3) Stick to a neutral pallet. When it comes to the bigger items in your boys' rooms (i.e. bedding/large pieces of furniture) stick to a more neutral pallet. That way you have a good blank slate that will allow you to incorporate colorful throws, pillows with bold patterns, and smaller eye catching decorative pieces. For Isaac and Zachary's room, I opted for black and white bedding and light colored furniture pieces. Then I added fun pops of blue and army green into the mix.
4) Opt for a fun wall hanging. I have way more of these then I should admit to having in my home. But I just love how diverse and varied each one can be. Especially when you get them custom made. Which isn't as expensive as you would think! For the boys' room, I got a HUGE custom wall hanging from MODERN YARN that paired really well with the boys' bedding and their other room decor, and we both love it! SO, if this is a boys room decor item you would love to get, then make sure to get yours at MODERN YARN and use code MUMSY 15 for 15% off!
5) Garlands are boy friendly too! For the longest time, I thought things like felt ball or pom pom ball garlands should only be used for girls rooms. But recently, I have been seeing some very boy friendly garlands out there. So I got a few (from, you guessed it...the Target dollar aisle) that went with the colors in my boys' room and tied them on the front of their bunk beds to add some texture and more youthful look to their room.
And that's it! Figuring out how to decorate a shared boys room was definitely a scary thought for me at first. But when I started incorporating these ideas into what I wanted to do. It made the process so much fun! What are some boys room decorating ideas you are really loving right now? I'd love to know!
P.S. here's a few other boys room decor items I'm loving right now.


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How FDI Affects Your Life
Foreign direct investment is when an individual or business owns 10% or more of a foreign company. If an investor owns less than 10%, the International Monetary Fund defines it as part of his or her stock portfolio.
A 10% ownership doesn't give the investor a controlling interest. It does allow influence over the company's management, operations, and policies. For this reason, governments track investments in their country's businesses.
In 2018, global foreign direct investment was $1.2 trillion, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. FDI is down 20% from 2017's $1.47 trillion. The record was $1.8 trillion in 2016.
The decline was due to President Donald Trump's tax cut. Since 2017, U.S multinational corporations have repatriated accumulated foreign earnings. Many of those investments were in Europe.
The Act allows companies to repatriate the $2.6 trillion they held in foreign cash stockpiles. They pay a one-time tax rate of 15.5% on cash and 8% on equipment. The Congressional Research Service found that a similar 2004 tax holiday didn't do much to boost the economy. Companies distributed repatriated cash to shareholders, not employees.
Importance of FDI
Foreign direct investment is critical for developing and emerging market countries. Their companies need the multinationals' funding and expertise to expand their international sales. Their countries need private investment in infrastructure, energy, and water to increase jobs and wages. The U.N. report warned that climate change would hit them the hardest.
In 2017, developing countries received $694 billion, or 58% of total global FDI. They received 43% of worldwide investment. Investments rose 8% in developing Asia, which received $502 billion.
The developed economies, such as the European Union and the United States, also need FDI. Their companies do it for different reasons. Most of these countries' investments are via mergers and acquisitions between mature companies. These global corporations' investments were for either restructuring or refocusing on core businesses.
Pros and Cons of FDI
Foreign direct investment benefits the global economy, as well as investors and recipients. Capital goes to the businesses with the best growth prospects, anywhere in the world. Investors seek the best return with the least risk. This profit motive is color-blind and doesn't care about religion or politics.
That gives well-run businesses, regardless of race, color, or creed, a competitive advantage. It reduces the effects of politics, cronyism, and bribery. As a result, the smartest money rewards the best businesses all over the world. Their goods and services go to market faster than without unrestricted FDI.
Individual investors receive the extra benefits of lowered risk. FDI diversifies their holdings outside of a specific country, industry, or political system. Diversification always increases return without increasing risk.
Recipient businesses receive "best practices" management, accounting, or legal guidance from their investors. They can incorporate the latest technology, operational practices, and financing tools. By adopting these practices, they enhance their employees' lifestyles. That raises the standard of living for more people in the recipient country. FDI rewards the best companies in any country. It reduces the influence of local governments over them.
Recipient countries see their standard of living rise. As the recipient company benefits from the investment, it can pay higher taxes. Unfortunately, some nations offset this benefit by offering tax incentives to attract FDI.
Another advantage of FDI is that it offsets the volatility created by "hot money." That's when short-term lenders and currency traders create an asset bubble. They invest lots of money all at once, then sell their investments just as fast.
That can create a boom-bust cycle that ruins economies and ends political regimes. Foreign direct investment takes longer to set up and has a more permanent footprint in a country.
Countries should not allow foreign ownership of companies in strategically important industries. That could lower the comparative advantage of the nation, according to an IMF report.
Second, foreign investors might strip the business of its value without adding any. They could sell unprofitable portions of the company to local, less sophisticated investors. They can use the company's collateral to get low-cost, local loans. Instead of reinvesting it, they lend the funds back to the parent company.
Trade agreements are a powerful way for countries to encourage more FDI. A great example of this is the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement, the world's largest free trade agreement. It increased FDI between the United States, Canada, and Mexico to $452 billion in 2012. That was just one of NAFTA's advantages.
Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
Four agencies keep track of FDI statistics.
- The U.N. Conference on Trade and Development publishes the Global Investment Trends Monitor. It summarizes FDI trends around the world.
- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development publishes quarterly FDI statistics for its member countries. It reports on both inflows and outflows. The only statistics it doesn't capture are those between the emerging markets themselves.
- The IMF published its first Worldwide Survey of Foreign Direct Investment Positions in 2010. This annual worldwide survey is available as an online database. It covers investment positions for 72 countries. The IMF received help from the European Central Bank, Eurostat, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
- The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports on the FDI activities of foreign affiliates of U.S. companies. It provides the financial and operating data of these affiliates. It says which U.S. companies were acquired or created by foreign ones. It also describes how much U.S. companies have invested overseas.
The Bottom Line
A foreign direct investment happens when a corporation or individual invests and owns at least ten percent of a foreign company. When an American tech company opens a data center in India, it makes an FDI. The BEA tracks U.S. FDIs.
Many developing countries need FDI to facilitate economic growth or repair. International trade agreements have paved the way for increasing FDI flows. FDI has benefited countries through:
- Raised living standards in emerging markets.
- Competitive global capital allocation.
- Dampening of market volatility caused by asset bubbles.
But FDI can become a disadvantage when:
- Comparative advantage is lowered by foreign investment in strategic industries.
- It strips or adds no value to businesses.
In an increasingly globalized economy, the opportunities for foreign direct investment is growing. Investing abroad may be very financially rewarding, but also consider that such investment carries weighty risks.
Article Sources
Third World Network. "United Nations: Global FDI Flows Fell by 19% Last Year, Published in SUNS #8830 dated 23 January 2019," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
The Wall Street Journal. "Report: Repatriation Tax Holiday a 'Failed' Policy," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
UN News. "Climate Crisis Could See 'Collapse' of Some Economies Without Diversification, Warns UN Trade Chief," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
Bank for International Settlements. "Definitions of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Methodological Note," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
International Monetary Fund. "How Beneficial is Foreign Direct Investment for Developing Countries?" Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
The World Bank. "Pop the Champagne: Developing-Country Outbound Investment Hits Record High," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
International Monetary Fund. "Press Release: IMF Publishes First Worldwide Survey of Foreign Direct Investment Positions," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.
Bureau of Economic Analysis. "Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (FDIUS)," Accessed Dec. 10, 2019.


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Marketing Executive
William (Bill) Reihl has been positioning, defending and supporting brands for more than 20 years. As managing director of the global brand marketing practice at Ketchum his charge is to drive agency growth by identifying market opportunities and addressing client needs, developing the expertise of the agency's talent, establishing relationships with key influencers and differentiating Ketchum through innovative products and offerings and thought leadership. Bill joined Ketchum from Weber Shandwick where he served in a variety of roles including EVP, Global Client Services; EVP, Global Consumer Marketing and EVP and General Manager of the Los Angeles office. Specializing in cross-channel integrated planning, Bill has worked with brands such as Samsung, Nestle, Nespresso, MasterCard, General Motors, Weight Watchers, Excedrin Migraine, Arm & Hammer and Schick Razors, among others.
Diggi Thomson
Board of Believers/Former Board President
Chief Connector – the Dot Connectors
Diggi is the owner of The Dot Connectors, a training and facilitation consultancy that specializes in marketing communications and client agency collaboration. Growing up in Edinburgh, Scotland his father and mother were heavily involved in non-profit work in their spare time and so it was only natural that at some point it would play a large role in Diggi's life as well. Initially he got involved with You Gotta Believe in 2010 through a friend of a friend who worked there and was looking for some marketing advice.
"It is tremendously rewarding work supporting the staff in the extraordinary and transformational work they do. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a close, loving family that has supported me through my ups and downs in life, so I'm passionate about doing what I can to help You Gotta Believe scale up its operations so that all youth in foster can have the opportunity of experiencing that too."


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Personalized Imprinted Salt Dough Heart Ornaments Set of 10
$ 40.00
A sweet little Personalized gift / favor for your Birthday, Baptism or any kind of party!
These salt dough hearts are deeply etched with a hand stamped pattern of swirls and hearts, each is unique, fronts only are imprinted. Backs of ornaments are smooth and if you choose this listing, will be personalized! Sample picture shows a birthday note, I'll personalize for Communion, Wedding, Baptism, Shower, as long as the words fit on the ornament! Also happy to add a date if you like.
*** Please leave your exact details for personalizing in a note at checkout if you choose this listing.
With this listing you will receive 10 Personalized heart ornaments, with ribbon ties.
Hearts measure slightly more than 2.1/2" tall and wide.
Salt Dough should always be displayed indoors.
If you'd like UNpersonalized hearts, see this listing ~ Click here for plain hearts.
Available in pink, blue or white, see options. Color in muted, pastel shade is washed on, fronts only and hand rubbed off to make the pattern pop; so pretty! Undetectable in photos is a hint of sparkle from an applied glitter wash. Not too much sparkle, only noticeable when ornament is turned toward the light.
Also available in bulk. Each wholesale heart is $4 regardless of quantity needed, just send a note and I'll set up your custom listing for your desired quantity.


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The Electoral Commission has just published the spending of the main political parties for the 2015 general election last May. I had a brief look at it earlier today, but I thought I'd go back to it and pick out a few interesting tidbits.
1. Conservatives dominate social media
This pie chart tells the story. The Conservatives trounced their competitors in spending on social media and Google ads in May.
Labour were a distant fifth, behind the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party.
Ed Miliband's former party spent much more on social media marketing companies, such as £155,611.20 on Experian Ltd and £74,400.00 on Alchemy Social, which also features on Experian's website.
2. Travelling in style
The Tories spent a hefty £119,634.48 with Sovereign Business Jets. Based in Biggin Hill, Kent, they offer private jets and helicopters to charter. David Cameron's party also spent another £14,688 with Eastern Atlantic Helicopters Limited.
They weren't the only ones to take to the skies. The Scottish National Party spent £35,450 with PDG Helicopters, while UKIP spent £16,055 with Jota Aviation.
There was no sign of air travel in the Green Party's records. The pro-environment party's largest transport expenditure was £13,000 with The Big Red Bus.
3. Starting early
Not only did the Conservatives outspend their rivals overall, they also started much earlier. This chart looks at the dates that expenses were marked 'paid'. By the turn of last year, the Conservatives had already spent almost a fifth of their final total. Labour had spent just 1.8%.
Getting off to an early start wasn't essential for success. The SNP spent all their money in 2015 and virtually swept the board in Scotland.
4. Value for money
The first-past-the-post electoral system rewards parties that have concentrated support in certain areas and makes life difficult for parties whose support is spread out around Britain.
UKIP, the Greens and the Lib Dems found this out to their cost. They spent £7.5m between them for a grand total of just ten seats.
The system is much kinder to the parties that compete in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Their support is concentrated in these areas. This means more chance of winning seats, as well as huge savings on transport costs as candidates don't need to zip from one corner of Britain to the other. The SNP's 'Sturgeon-copter' may have looked presidential, but her party could afford to splash out – the SNP spent less than a tenth of Labour on transport.
Concluding thoughts
There is much to ponder in this data for Labour strategists trying to work out why they lost in May. The Conservatives spent heavily on Facebook and started burning through their war chest much earlier. According to BuzzFeed, the Tory focus on Facebook was deliberate – Twitter was thought to be the domain of journalists and political activists rather than undecided voters.
Coincidentally, the Beckett report into Labour's election defeat was also published this week. Here is what Dame Margaret had to say about social media:
We should develop and promote the possibilities of social mediafor communicating with the public at large, while recognising the risk it carriesof self-reinforcing messages and assumptions.
Lastly, there was no data for the Ed Stone. The widely-ridiculed stone pledge was missing from the Electoral Commission data – an 'administrative error', Labour said.
The party is seeking to 'rectify this error as soon as possible' – no doubt political hacks will be keen to learn exactly when they do.
Here is a copy of the spreadsheet I used. You're welcome to download it and run your own analysis.


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I won't call it a mental illness, but if I was to name how I've felt for the past year, I guess you could call it "Desert Fever." As of today, Jake and I have lived in Arizona for a little over five years. Amazing friends have been made; amazing things have happened (including our wedding). I owe my fantastic career to Phoenix. I would almost call her My Muse. Still, something has been missing …
In October, it's still 90 degrees outside. Trees don't change color. The sky isn't the color of a dirty puddle, and the air doesn't smell live clove. It is distinctly un-horror-movie-like at Halloween time in Phoenix.
In December, the sun refuses to go away. There are blue skies everyday. Christmas feels fake and forced, because everyone knows, Christmas is supposed to be cold and white. You're supposed to want hot chocolate, not iced coffee.
In April, it doesn't rain. The grass doesn't grow green, and flowers don't bloom. Instead, everything prepares to die, because summer is coming, and summer carries with it the oppressive sensation of being burnt alive.
My Desert Fever involved more than weather, though; it has been about family. My blood relatives are, for the most part, on the east coast, as are all of my oldest friends. Sadly, two of our biggest family occasions since I've lived out here have been funerals, so basically, I've been paying Southwest to let me cry a lot.
Jake was the one who first suggested we move east. (He was probably sick of me watching all my horror movies, obsessively, because they always take place in the Midwest around Halloween, and I longed, longed to be someplace that looked like the places in my scary movies.) Deep inside me, there has been a longing for small town life again. Lack of rush hour traffic. Backyards not brimmed by concrete walls. Not having to travel 50 minutes to meet a friend for lunch.
This is not to say I dislike Phoenix. I've fallen in love with her over the years. I love her downtown, her Day of the Dead, her restaurants, and the smell of creosote after a monsoon. I've enjoyed getting to use the word "haboob" and eating authentic Mexican food surrounded by artful graffiti in the shape of skulls (my favorite).
Then, while on a "vision quest" road trip three weeks ago, Jake got the job offer of his dreams at a farm outside of Chardon, Ohio, near Cleveland. He called me while I was on my way to my college reunion in Athens, over the moon. Just like that, it was official: we were heading back to my home state.
We're moving in two weeks. Have I had moments of terrific panic? Yes. Been a bit weepy lately? Of course. But not because I'm leaving Phoenix; it's because, again, just like when we left Charleston, I'm leaving friends. I know it doesn't do to stretch things out. It's okay that we're leaving in two weeks, but it is odd when you have a beer with someone you care about and realize this will be the last beer … possibly for a very long time.
I will miss things about living here. I will miss, most of all, my friends. I will miss being an active volunteer for Gina's Team (even though I hope to continue my prison book clubs elsewhere). I will miss the food, the photo shoot fun, and the well-hidden dive bars.
But for the first time since I left Ohio ages ago, I will have a proper Halloween this year, complete with falling leaves and clove-scented rainstorms. I will have snow and the possibility of a white Christmas. I will have April showers and a green backyard filled with trees. Speaking of, maybe I'll leap into an autumn leaf pile. Maybe I'll try to teach my dogs how to make snow angels and buy them little sweaters. And my parents and auntie will be a two-hour drive away, as will friends I've kept since first grade.
There will be going away parties the weekend of the 14th: one Friday and one Saturday. I am available for impromptu happy hours and hugs. I will not leave this city without letting people know I love them and value them and will never forget them. But it's time to go home. Home.


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Boulder's BDS Analytics partners with National Cannabis Industry Association
Boulder-based BDS Analytics has partnered with the National Cannabis Industry Association in a deal that will give members access to cannabis industry data and market reports.
Beginning in June, NCIA's nearly 1,000 member businesses will receive free interactive access to market and category-level sales data compiled by BDS' sales tracking software. Reports will cover insights such as market size and growth, dollar and unit volume, retail price trends and shifts in category mix.
"We hear from our members all the time that one of their biggest challenges is the scarcity of reliable market intelligence and data in the industry," said Aaron Smith, executive director of NCIA, the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. "Being able to offer this kind of data as an included benefit of NCIA membership is incredibly valuable."
BDS is a 2015 graduate of cannabis accelerator Canopy Boulder. It currently tracks industry data in Colorado, Washington and Oregon, with plans to add additional states in the coming months as legalization becomes more widespread.
Boulder-based Sunrise Strategic Partners invests in Denver natural meat maker
Sunrise Strategic Partners, a Boulder-based investment fund for natural brands, this week announced a minority investment in Teton Waters Ranch, a Denver company that produces sausages, frankfurters and chili from 100 percent grass-fed beef.
It is the third investment for the nascent Sunrise, founded in February by former Boulder Brands CEO Steve Hughes and Trilantic North America, a New York-based private equity firm. The first was Boulder's PACT Clothing, and Perky Jerky of Greenwood Village was added to the portfolio at the end of March.
Hughes said Sunrise hopes to have investments in five to seven companies by the end of 2016, likely all located along Colorado's Front Range. The $200 million fund invests in companies that are generating $10 million to $20 million in revenue.
Match Marketing Group in Boulder has won gold and bronze REGGIE Awards. For Progressive Motorcycle Insurance (gold), the agency created Flo's Chop Shop, a year-long experiential program. MMG got a bronze for the Adidas Boost Experience, a tour that got people to try on shoes and feel the cushioning technology. Go to www.matchmg.com.
Kirk Sepulveda has been promoted from project manager to vice president at MWH Global in Broomfield. He has 23 years of experience directing a wide range of construction project operations including conceptual plan and specification estimating, contract negotiations, budget development and controls, schedules and project close-outs. Go to www.mwhglobal.com.
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Where Food Comes From, Inc. Names James Riva Vice President of Global Alliances to Focus on Governmental Relations and New Business and Program Development
CASTLE ROCK, CO--(Marketwired - Jan 20, 2015) - Where Food Comes From, Inc. (d.b.a. IMI Global, Inc.) (OTCQB: WFCF[1]), the most trusted resource for third-party verification of food production practices, today announced that former U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) executive James Riva has joined the Company as Vice President of Global Alliances.
"We are pleased to welcome James to Where Food Comes From," said Leann Saunders, president. "Having spent virtually his entire career in various branches of the USDA, he brings a wealth of experience and relationships in areas that are critical to our success going forward. This includes a deep understanding of food labeling standards and government's regulatory relationship with food producers throughout North America and abroad. In his new role with Where Food Comes From, James will leverage his experience to help us develop new business relationships and verification programs and to stay on the leading edge of the increasingly complex world of food labeling standards."
Immediately prior to joining WFCF, Riva was the Division Director of the USDA's Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program, Quality Assessment Division (QAD), where he was responsible for standards, technical services and a national workforce of graders and auditors focused on conformance to various agricultural standards for meat, poultry and eggs as well as ISO type accreditations. Previous positions include Deputy Director, Branch Chief, Agricultural Marketing Specialist and Quality Systems Auditor.
"The skill set I have developed over many years in various capacities with the USDA is ideally suited to helping take Where Food Comes From to the next level," Riva said. "Increasing consumer demands for transparency in food production practices -- from humane handling to organic to non-GMO and dozens of other emerging standards -- are causing larger retailers and food producers to get on board. This represents a tremendous opportunity for Where Food Comes From to expand its leadership position in third party verification."
About Where Food Comes From, Inc.
Where Food Comes From, Inc. (d.b.a. IMI Global) is America's trusted resource for third party verification of food production practices. The Company supports more than 10,000 farmers, ranchers, processors, retailers, distributors and restaurants with a wide variety of value-added services through its IMI Global, International Certification Services, Validus Verification Services, and Sterling Solutions units. In addition, the Company's Where Food Comes From® retail and restaurant labeling program utilizes the verification of product attributes to connect consumers to the sources of the food they purchase through product labeling and web-based information sharing and education. Go to www.wherefoodcomesfrom.com[2] for additional information.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on current expectations, estimates and projections that are subject to risk. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and actual events could differ materially from the Company's predictions. Important factors that could cause actual events to vary from predictions include those discussed in our SEC filings. Specifically, statements in this news release about industry leadership; expectations for growth; and the demand for, and impact and efficacy of, the Company's and its subsidiaries' products and services on the marketplace are forward-looking statements that are subject to a variety of factors, including availability of capital, personnel and other resources; competition; governmental regulation of the agricultural industry; the market for beef and other commodities; and other factors. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information or developments. For a more extensive discussion of the Company's business, please refer to the Company's SEC filings at www.sec.gov[3].
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The kitchen is one of the most important areas of homes. Many of us cook in them every day. Families also use them to socialize as they share meals. To create a functional kitchen, you need the best gas cooktops. You also need the best range hood for many reasons. First, they keep the environment of kitchens clean by clearing out bad odors. Their stylish designs, on the other hand, boost the value of kitchens. You will enjoy having one at home.
Do you cook fresh meals at home all the time? Installing a range hood is one of the best decisions you can may. Pay keen attention to the product that you buy, though. Instead of buying the cheapest range hood, look for a functional one. You should also make sure that its size and design blends well in your kitchen. Here are 10 popular brands that never disappoint:
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- Velocity
- Size
- Design
- Material
- Velocity
- Size
- Design
1. Broan 413004
The benefits of installing range hoods in homes are diverse. They are stylish items. Their advanced systems, on the other hand, release heat and smoke into the environment to keep kitchens habitable. To get a durable one that offers these benefits, buy a new Broan 413004 range hood. With a new one, you get an ADA-compliant kitchen accessory that fits snug under cabinets. It is easy to install. The dual speed rocker fan that it has is quiet and efficient.
Many people have poor lighting in their kitchens. This increases the risk of burns and or injuries as they cook their favorite foods. With Broan 413004, this is a non-issue. Its non-ducted design features a 75-watt cooktop light that works well. It is bright. It also has a protective lamp that distributes light evenly over cooktops. This enables you to cook fast and safely at home.
Smoke and odor are key by-products of cooking. They lower the air quality of kitchens. Left unchecked, they also often stain walls and lower the value of kitchens permanently. Broan 413004 handles such by-products well. The superior suction that it generates sucks smoke from kitchens in real time. It also has a durable charcoal filter (replaceable) that traps bad odors well.
Do you have a tight budget? Are you shopping for a new range hood that will serve you well for many years? Recommended by professional chefs, Broan 413004 is one of the best products in this niche. Its well-engineered 30-inch design blends well in most kitchens. It is also cheap and comes with all the mandatory accessories for creating a functional system in homes.
Our Verdict
Are you tired of the smell of food lingering for long in your kitchen after cooking? Buying a quality range hood such as Broan 413004 is one of the best remedies. This is an eye-catching accessory. Its silver-themed 30-inch design blends well in kitchens. It is also durable and has a versatile all-in-one design with a 75-watt cooktop light and a two-speed rocker fan. It performs well in kitchens.
- Versatile under-cabinet design (30-inches)
- Replaceable charcoal filter
- 75-watt cooktop light (directional)
- Quiet two-speed fan (rocker type)
- Flimsy light bulb cover
2. Broan QS130SS
Popular in homes and hotels, Broan QS130SS is a powerful 220 CFM under-cabinet hood with many desirable features. If you are conscious about your kitchen's outlook, this is one of the best products to use. Its unique white-themed design is charming. It blends well in most kitchens without looking out of place. It is also clutter-free (30-inches) and made of quality materials that withstand the test of time. Do not hesitate to buy yours. If you cook often at home, this hood will help you to create a habitable environment.
The reports of range hoods buckling under stress or rusting over time are rampant online. The low-quality materials used to make most hoods also often fail to deliver to the expectations of their owners. Broan QS130SS 220 is different. This is a durable device. Made of stainless steel, it does not dent or stain easily. It also has tight seams and a four-way design (convertible) that works vertically or horizontally. Buy an original one for the best results.
This ducted Broan QS130SS range hood has two fan speeds. If you have a small cooktop or cook light meals occasionally, its low setting works well. It clears food odors fast. It is also quiet and power saving. Its high power setting is ideal for people with large cooktops. It wicks heats fast, leaving your kitchen cool and habitable. Its odor-wicking ability is also impressive.
Buy Broan QS130SS to get a low-maintenance and fully closed range hood. Unlike some models that require a bit of effort to clean, this one will never frustrate you. When dirty, you can wipe its surface clean with a damp cloth. You also get a light kit with warm, glare-free, and adjustable halogen lamps.
Our Verdict
Are you shopping for a versatile range hood that will blend well in your home and help you to cook well? Broan QS130SS is one of the best for many reasons. Its powerful design (220CFM), for instance, works well in most kitchens. It also has a quiet ducted system with two fans and two light settings that people like.
- Two light and fan settings
- High output (220 CFM)
- Quiet system (including ducting)
- Uses powerful halogen bulbs
- Four-way convertible design
- None
3. Z-Line KB-36
Do not let food odors or smoke lower the value of your kitchen. To keep it looking clean and smelling fresh, installing a new range hood is a good idea. Choose Z-Line KB-36, for instance, to get a spacious (36 inches) hood that works well in most types of kitchens. It is a spacious device. If you have a large kitchen, this is one of the best range hoods to use. It is also cheap and has powerful 4-speed motor that moves up to 760CFM of air in homes.
Because of their tight budgets, many people buy low-quality range hoods that fail to meet their expectations. Do not make the same mistake. Powerful budget range hoods such as Z-Line KB-36 are readily available on the Web. Made of stainless steel, this is a durable wall mounted range hood. It is also oil resistant and has a special ability to resist corrosion and rust over time.
The functionality of this range hood has made it a sought-after product all over the world. Forget about the low-powered one that you bought a few years back. With an output of up to 760 CFM, it clears bad odors efficiently. It also has dishwasher-safe baffle filters that trap oil and debris whilst cooking. With one, your kitchen will smell nice. You will also cook safely every day.
Do you rely on the central light in your kitchen whenever you are cooking? Does it frustrate you most of the time? This KB-36 range hood from Z-Line is a good remedy. Buy yours to get a powerful kitchen device with an on-board lighting kit. Powered by LED bulbs it is bright. It is also durable and adjustable to focus light on your preferred area of the kitchen (directional).
Our Verdict
Avoid the low-grade range hoods that often lower the value of homes. If you are looking for a new one that will serve you well for long, Z-Line KB-36 is an ideal product. With a power output of around 760CFM, it is one of the most powerful products in this niche. It clears odors well. It also traps oils and smoke to keep the environment of your kitchen fresh. If you hate using the central light of your kitchen when cooking, buy this 36-inch range hood. Its directional LED light is ideal.
- Powerful LED lighting (directional)
- Impressive output (760 CFM)
- Dishwasher-safe baffle filters
- Durable stainless steel body
- Spacious 36-inch design
- Louder than expected
- Baffle filters fit loosely
4. Broan 423004
Are you shopping for a stylish under-cabinet range hood that works well in most kitchens? In stores such as Amazon, you will come across many good brands that offer their users value for money. Broan 423004, for instance, is an ADA-compliant hood with a clutter-free 24-inch design. It installs out of sight. Set up is straightforward. Finally, its high-powered system creates a suitable environment for cooking without costing people a lot of money.
When shopping for range hoods, many people buy stylish products that do not work well. They break down easily. Their low powered designs also fail to clear the smoke and odors people generate while cooking. If you have such a product, replace it with Broan 423004. It is a stylish hood. Although compact, it also has a powerful 190CFM that gets the job done every time.
Most brands of range hoods clear smoke and bad odors by varying their centrifugal flow. Unfortunately, the low-grade filters that they have clog with oil and grease, which lowers their efficiency. You will never have this issue with this Broan 423004 range hood. It releases heat, smoke, and bad odors well. Its aluminum filter, on the other hand, traps both grease and oil.
Ranked among the best range hoods in 2020, Broan 423004 has a built-in light kit that comes in handy whilst cooking. The 75-watt bulbs that it uses are powerful. Whether you have a small or large cooktop, you will see well whilst cooking. You can even adjust its position easily for directional lighting.
Our Verdict
Unlike what some people think, large range hoods are not necessarily the best. In fact, in small kitchens, they have more cons than pros. They clutter space. Most models also often have overly loud systems that frustrate people. To avoid such issues, buy an efficient range hood such as Broan 423004. It has a space-saving under-cabinet design that works well in most kitchens. It is also durable, eye-catching, and has a powerful system 190CFM with a vibration-free ducting.
- Space-saving under-cabinet design
- Powerful 190CFM system
- Vibration-free ducting (round 42000 series)
- ADA-compliant design
- Lacks a vent shaft and damper
5. Broan QS136SS Allure
Since its inception, the Broan brand has not disappointed its customers. The quality devices that it has made to date are among the bestsellers on the web. This QS136SS Allure, for instance, is an HVI 2000-certified range hood that works well in homes. Like most of the bestsellers that we have reviewed, it supports both ductless and vented operation. You can also set it up in many ways (up to four configurations) depending on your needs. Finally, to clear the smell of food and pungent ingredients such as onions, it is one of the best range hoods to use. It works fast and efficiently always.
Measuring 36-inched, Broan QS136SS Allure is a spacious range hood. If you cook large batches of food in your large kitchen, you will enjoy having one at home. Recommended for use with most cooktops, for instance, its performance is exemplary. Whether you have a gas cooktop or an electric model up to 22K BTU, you will have an enjoyable time with this hood. It is powerful (220 CFM). It is also fast, quiet, and perfect for use in restaurants.
The fumes and heat that cooktops produce when in use damage range hoods over time. If you are shopping for one, look for a model that can withstand such a level of abuse. Broan QS136SS Allure, for instance, offers value. The quality steel (stainless) used to make it lasts long. Exposed to heat and other elements such as oil, it does not degrade over time. You also get clean sense charcoal filters (with color changing indicators) that trap bad odors well.
The lighting system that this Broan QS136SS Allure Range Hood has is one of the best. If you have a dim kitchen or an unsuitable overhead light, you will like its bright and warm glow. It also has two light settings (focused and nightlight) and two rocker switch controls (contoured) that never disappoint.
Our Verdict
If you enjoy cooking at home, you will like Broan QS136SS Allure's quality design. The Clean Sense charcoal filters that it has, for instance, traps both smoke and food odors well. This leaves kitchens habitable. It also has a powerful system (220 CFM) and a stainless steel case that is both stylish and durable. Do not hesitate to buy this range hood. It has improved how people cook worldwide.
- Contoured Rocker switches
- Durable stainless steel body
- Clean Sense charcoal filters
- Powerful (220 CFM) range
- Works in four configurations
- Challenging to install (poor instructions)
6. Kitchen Bath Collection STL75-LED
You do not have to spend a lot of money on equipment to improve the value of your kitchen. The best cocktail shaker sets available online are cost effective. If you are looking for a new range hood, this STL75-LED model from Kitchen Bath Collection is also ideal. It is an affordable product. This makes it one of the best for homes and restaurants. It also has a versatile design with a plethora of innovative features that people like. Its touch control panel, for instance, is invaluable. Most individuals can use it easily.
Lighting is a key feature of most range hoods. Whilst cooking, they help people to see well. By illuminating cooktops and other work surfaces, they also improve the safety and performance of people in the kitchen. Kitchen Bath Collection STL75-LED meets this threshold. If you hate the low-grade overhead lights in your kitchen, you will enjoy using this hood. Its well-placed lights are three times brighter than competing models. They are also glare-free and powered by high-end LED bulbs that last for many years.
Different types of kitchens require different types of hoods. Large and or commercials ones need powerful range hoods that can handle heavy duty cooking well. In dorms or bachelor pads, on the other hand, smaller and efficient models often work well. With this Kitchen Bath Collection STL75-LED range, however, you get both. The quality motor and fan that it comes with are powerful. It also blends into and performs well in most kitchens.
This STL75-LED wall-mounted range hood is a durable product. If you have bought models that have broken down over time, it will not let you do. The 2-piece chimney that you get is sturdy. Made of stainless steel, it does not dent, scratch, or stain. It also has welded seams that do not leak over time.
Our Verdict
This range hood's loud and noisy fan is a concern for people with small kitchens. However, if you want a powerful hood that clears both debris and odor well, this is the product for you. Its unique two-piece design supports both vented and non-vented operation. It is also durable (stainless steel) and has a powerful wall-mountable design with an adjustable three-speed fan. Its functionality is desirable.
- Two-piece adjustable chimney
- Vented and non-vented operation
- Heavy-duty stainless steel
- Durable wall-mounted design
- Powerful three-speed fan
- Loud and noisy fan
7. Broan 403004 (ducted)
Home to some of the best range hoods in 2020, Broan has improved how people cook at home. This ducted 403004 model, for instance, is a top of the line kitchen accessory with a convenient 30-inch design. It works well in both small and large kitchens. Its space-saving design also has a powerful 160CFM system that keeps kitchens clean, grease-free, and smelling niche. Whether you have issues with smoke or bad odors, a new one will serve you well. It also filters allergens and odor-releasing airborne bacteria well.
This vented Broan 403004range hood works better than similar devices. This is because of its premium design. Its advanced 6.5 sone, for instance, works well in all orientations. You can use it vertically or horizontally without backflow or any other major issue. Second, the aluminum filter that it has filters oil and debris well without clogging, rusting, or corroding over time.
Forget about the dim and irritant lights that some range hoods produce. If you like cooking at night, this hood will improve your safety in the kitchen. Its lighting system has bright 75-watt bulbs (high intensity) that illuminate cooktops well. They also spread light well and have a protective lamp lens.
Throughout our review, we have stressed the performance and reliability of this range hood. However, did you know that it is also one of the most durable? It does not break down easily. The heavy-gauge stainless steel used to make it is also stylish, wipeable, and designed to resist rust and corrosion for long.
Our Verdict
Ducted range hoods are efficient accessories that work well in both small and large kitchens. They are also durable products with feature-rich designs that meet the needs of most people. Broan 403004 is such a product. Buy yours to get a dependable stainless steel hood that works vertically and horizontally. It has a stylish outlook (modern). Its oil and dust resistant surface lasts long, while its powerful 160CFM system delivers memorable results in most kitchens.
- Durable stainless steel hood
- Works vertically or horizontally
- Modern-looking design
- Oil and dust resistant
- Dependable 160CFM system
- 75-watt lighting system
- Skewed alignment of holes and vent
8. Kitchen Bath Collection HA75-LED
Wall mounted range hoods are popular for many reasons. Their clutter-free designs blend well in kitchens. They are also stylish and have powerful designs that offer value for money. To get the best in 2020, consider buying a new HA75-LED range hood. Manufactured by Kitchen Bath Collections, this is a convenient 30-inch device. It is also durable and recommended for use with most cooktops. Whether you have the best gas cooktop or an electric one, you will enjoy using this range hood. It is fast, durable, and very efficient.
Everybody likes durable products. Buying a hood range that stains and or breaks down easily is thus a waste of money. Buy this Kitchen Bath Collection HA75-LED Range Hood instead. It is a stylish device. Made of stainless steel, you also get a durable kitchen accessory that resists rust and corrosion. Finally, it tempered glass canopy improves both its looks and functionality.
Cooking is an intricate process that involves many activities. You have to boil water. You also have to prepare ingredients as you watch your searing meats at the same time. To make the process fun, look for a range hood that you can use easily. Kitchen Bath Collection HA75-LED is such a product. The 49 individuals LED bulbs on its canopy illuminate workstations well. The touchscreen control panel that it comes with is also very convenient.
Kitchen Bath Collection HA75-LED Range Hood is an affordable accessory. Over the years, it has also remained one of the most sought-after because of its versatility. Its diverse installation options, for example, make it one of the best range hoods. You can use it vented or ventless with good results.
Our Verdict
Kitchen Bath Collection has some of the most dependable range hoods in the market. Order this HA75-LED one, for instance, to get a quality stainless steel hood with a three-speed fan. You can customize its performance easily to meet your needs. You will also like its versatile design (vented/ventless) and the fun-to-use touchscreen controls that it comes with. Buy an original for best results.
- Durable stainless steel body
- Vented and ventless operation
- Powerful three-speed fan
- Touchscreen control panel
- Tempered glass canopy
- None
9. Kitchen Bath Collection Range Hood
Are you shopping for a new wall-mounted range hood for your kitchen? To meet the needs of most people, companies have come up with premium brands that work well. This 30-inch model from Kitchen Bath Collection, for instance, stands out in many ways. It blends into and works well in most kitchens. These include contemporary and traditional ones. It is also very easy to install and made of a durable stainless steel material. The material is rust proof. Soot, oils, and grease also do not lower its value over the years.
The debate of whether to use a ducted or ductless range hoods in homes is a raging one online. Opinions are varied. Most people like the efficiency and the cost-effectiveness of ducted range hoods. Other people prefer ductless ones because of their convenience. Kitchen Home Collection offers both. It has an advanced ducted design that works in most kitchens. The system also supports ventless operation without installing an additional kit.
Installing quality lights in kitchens lowers the risk of burns and other injuries whilst cooking. Even though ceiling-mounted bulbs work well, they lack the directional light that most people need whilst cooking. Flashlights, on the other hand, are inconvenient. Instead of using such remedies, install a new Kitchen Bath Collection range hood instead. The high-end LED bulbs that it has are bright. They are also durable generate cool and soothing light.
When shopping for range hoods, do not choose a complicated product that will frustrate you over time. This simple and easy-to-use one from Kitchen Bath Collection is one of the best. You do not need a professional to install it also has a modern-looking design with a touchscreen control panel that is easy to use. You can turn its light on and off or adjust speed easily.
Our Verdict
With this range hood from Kitchen Bath Collection, cooking at home is fun for many reasons. The touchscreen control panel it has, for instance, is sleek and easy to use. You can adjust its speed and or light on demand without exerting a lot of effort. The heavy-duty stainless steel used to make it is also ideal. It lasts for long.
- Touch screen control panel
- Sleek and modern-looking design
- Powerful three-speed system
- High-intensity LED lights (two LED)
- Made of durable stainless steel
- Noisy and irritant fan
10. BV Under-Cabinet Ducted Range Hood
Installing a quality range hood is one of the best solutions for odor and smoke build-up in kitchens. They clean air well. They also come in a myriad of stylish designs that improve the value of kitchens. If you are shopping for a new one for your kitchen, BV is one of the best in 2020. This is not by coincidence, though. Measuring 30-inches, you get durable under cabinet range hood that does not clutter kitchens. It is also stylish and affordable.
Under-cabinet Range hoods undergo a lot of abuse in kitchens. The smoke from cooktops, for instance, bombards their systems every day. People also expose them to a lot of heat as they cook meals for hours. This high flow range hood from BV can withstand such levels of abuse. Made of stainless steel, it is a durable product. The material does not scratch or stains easily. It is also oil-resistant and has a smooth and wipeable surface that people like.
Even though small (30-inches), this range hood has an impressive 800CFM airflow. Set up well, it sucks up allergens for kitchens. It also eliminates bad odors and smoke that always lower the value of kitchens over time. This product has a powerful three-speed fan that you can customize on demand.
The stainless steel baffle filters that this range hood has are durable. They filter odors and debris well without clogging. You can also remove and clean them occasionally to retain their efficiency for long. This ETL and cUL-rated range hood has a removable oil tray and a 3-year product warranty.
Our Verdict
Buy BV online to get a ducted under-cabinet range hood with a powerful 800CFM system. It clears food odors well. Smoke and oil residues are also non-issues in kitchens with this range hood installed. If you are looking for a long lasting range hood for day-to-day use, it is also one of the best. Its stainless steel filters are durable. Its stainless steel case, on the other hand, resists dents, scratches, and rust.
- Convenient ductless design
- Three-year protection warranty
- Stainless steel filters and oil tray (removable)
- Powerful (800CFM) airflow
- ETL and cUL-rated product
- Challenging to install
What to Look for in a Range Hood
Range hoods improve the functionality and the value of kitchen. Buying the wrong one, however, often has negative consequences. If you are looking for one, use our detailed guide to increase your chances of getting the best.
Type: Range Hoods, like most other kitchen equipment, are of several types. Chimney hoods mount on walls or ceilings. Most models are powerful and designed to work well over stovetops. Unfortunately, they are hard to install. Undercabinet hoods work well in small kitchens. They are also stylish and relatively easy to install using standard tools. Finally, island hoods work well in kitchens with islands. In terms of performance, they are among the best. They are also long-lasting and have stylish designs. Compare their pros and cons and then choose a new range hood that will serve you the best.
Style: In terms of style, you will come across two broad groups of range hoods – ducted and non-ducted. Ducted hoods have exhaust ducts that eject smoke and odors from rooms. They are cheap and efficient. However, because of their long ducts, they are challenging to install. Non-ducted range hoods do not use ducts. Instead, they use replaceable filters that trap odors and oils from the air before re-circulating. Even though they are expensive than ducted range hoods, they work well in most areas of kitchens. They are also clutter-free. Look for the best types of hood for your kitchen.
Power: Range hoods generate air movements to remove odors and other contaminants from kitchens. Powerful models are efficient. They also benefit people with burners with high British Thermal Units (BTU). If you cook small meals occasionally, however, a low powered range hood is ideal. They are affordable. Most models also clutter free and low-maintenance designs.
Features: Always check the features of your preferred range hood before buying. Some stylish models have non-functional designs that disappoint people in the end. To get value for your money, look for a range hood with an automated shutoff feature. A model with onboard lights, speed sensors, and heat sensors will also serve you well. Buy the best brand from Amazon.
Conclusion: The best range hoods filter out smoke from kitchens when cooking. They also neutralize bad odors and light up cooktops well for safe cooking. If you do not have one in your home, consider buying one of our top 10 picks. Their durable and well-engineered designs work flawlessly in most kitchens.


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Friendly Aid Sponsors Weekend Programming for Elderly & Disabled
Wellesley Friendly Aid regularly partners with local groups such as the National Charity League, a mother-daughter service group, to provide Sunday afternoon social events for residents of the three senior/disabled public housing sites. Programs have included:
►In October, a Halloween party
►In December for Wellesley's Luminary Night, Christmas carols by Wellesley High School's Acapella Anonymous and suppers sponsored in part by Roche Bros. Employees from the IS Department at Newton-Wellesley Hospital contributed gift bags and holiday cookies.
►In February for Valentine's Day, a performance by Renegade, a Wellesley High School a capella group. National Charity League volunteers provide homemade dinners for the attendees to take home.
►In June, an ice cream social.
Find photos from these events on our Facebook page.


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Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT seeks a paint and Props intern for its 2018-2019 season. Northern Stage is a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in VT, producing 6 mainstage shows, 4 educational productions, and 4-6 other events year-round, with the mainstage season falling between the months of August and May.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work with the Scenic Charge Artist and Props Master to paint, build, load in, and strike each show.
Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.
Act as part of a run crew as needed.
Keep work areas clean and safe.
Painting of scenery and Props
Procuring of Props from local businesses and other theaters
Small Craft Projects in Props
College degree in technical theatre
Knowledge of theatrical building techniques.
Ability to read construction drawings and build plans.
Capacity to solve problems.
Good communication skills – Must be a team player.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive a box truck required.
Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on an expansion grid.
Ability to safely lift a full 50 lbs.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivating individual who prioritizes and executes required duties. This position helps other production departments as needed,and promotes a safe and healthy work environment. Some nights and weekends required. Standard work days are Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:45pm.
Salary for this position is $150/week, plus pet-friendly housing valued at $200/week within walking distance of the theater (all utilities/internet included). Contract Dates: 9/17/18-4/14/19
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format to Matthew Mills, Associate Production Manager, at email@example.com and include the words "Paint and Props intern search" in the subject. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org. No Phone calls please.


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Goodness! Two "What I Made's" in a row! We did intend to put up the last part of the Q&A 2014 series up yesterday, but we had some technical difficulties, so you all will have to wait… hopefully it will be worth it! Anyways, I am super-duper excited to share with you all today's make because guess what? On Monday (Lord willing) I'll be sharing the tutorial on how I adjusted the pattern to make it! Whoop whoop!
I've had this striped non-stretchy (I guess it would be called stable? Anyone know the proper term?) knit in my stash ever since last summer when I picked it up at an estate sale. It wasn't really enough to make a dress out of, so I wasn't quite sure what to make out of it… until now! I had just finished this pink 1/2 circle skirt, and since I loved it so much I figured why not make one out of my striped knit? Only I wanted to try something new… an elastic back waistband with no zipper, snap, or any sort of closure. So after reviewing a tutorial that I had pinned a while back, I set myself to figuring out how to adapt the idea to my hand drafted 1/2 circle skirt pattern. And I'll be sharing the result of those figurings with you all on Monday hopefully!
Just the Details
Pattern: Self-drafted, and adjusted, with a tutorial on those adjustments to be posted SOON!
Any alterations? Adding several inches at the back waistband to add an elastic back.
Fabric: About a yard and a half of some sort of synthetic vintage jersey from an estate sale. $2.00
Notions: Gutermann Thread, Elastic. $0.50
The inside details: I didn't finish the seams or the hem on this one at all! Which is totally odd for me these days. I love how stable jerseys like this don't ravel! It's awesome. The elastic is stretched and stitched down to the raw edge of the fabric, then folded over and stitched again. Next time I think I will do a casing instead, since the elastic stretched out a bit too much.
Issues with the fabric or construction? Because this was completely self drafted, I did have to do some figuring and further adjustments after I had drafted the pattern. The fabric was simple to work with. The only issue was the elastic… but don't worry! Everything that I learned from making this skirt will be included in the tutorial on Monday.
First Worn: The day after I finished it. Which was a few weeks ago, I think…
Wear again? Yes! I'm wearing it right now!
Make again? That depends… I probably will, just to try it out with my final figurings that I made during the construction.
So, like I said there were a few issues. While I was sewing down the elastic ( I think I'll be putting it in a casing next time) it stretched out, so I had to go back, unpick the seam and extend the elastic out to the side seams. I also made a belt and some belt carriers just in case I wanted to make the waist a bit tighter. Overall I love this skirt, and how comfy it turned out to be! I think 1/2 circle skirts are my favorite skirt to make since they are so easy and graceful! Not to mention twirl-able!


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This is my mother's recipe for "Bread and Butter Pickles" and to me, it's the best homemade pickle there is. My sister and I used to eat these for a snack as kids they were so good! They are sort of a cross between a pickle and relish which is why I probably like them so much. They are also a really good pickle to start with for those who are new to canning, because they are not that complicated or hard to make. Homemade pickles are an iffy sort of thing. Remember the Andy Griffith episode about Aunt Bea's homemade pickles.
This is not the look you want to see when you present your homemade pickles to folks...lol!
So here is what you will need for these yummy pickles:
3 quarts of cucumbers, sliced thin (about 4 lbs.)
1/2 cup canning salt
1 cup water
4 cups onions, sliced in thin rings (about 3-4 large onions)
1 large green bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 large red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
3 cups sugar
3 cups vinegar
2 Tbs. mustard seed
2 tsp. turmeric
2 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. ground ginger
Place the cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, salt and water in a large bowl or container with a tight fitting lid. Cover with ice cubes, place the lid on them and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
After they have chilled, remove from ice and drain well. Pack into sterilized pint jars. If you place some of the red and green pepper strips where they are visible, the jars look prettier. You will need about 8-9 jars. Leave some head room in each jar.
In a saucepan on the stove, combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring just to a boil, turn off and remove from heat. Carefully pour over the cucumber mixture in each jar. Don't over fill. Wipe down the jars if you spill any on the outside.
Place the lids and rings on the jars. Leave the rings slightly loose.
Place the jars in a canner or large Dutch oven and add water just up to the rings, not over the rings. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover. Let stand in the hot water bath for about 40 minutes. Remove and turn upside down on the counter. This aids in sealing the jars. The lids will pop when they are properly sealed. if they don't pop and this rarely happens, refrigerate and eat that jar first. Don't store it for later use outside of the refrigerator.
These pickles are so good with most anything and they are also great minced and used in potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad or anything that calls for pickle relish. You can just put a whole jar through the food processor and keep it in the fridge for that purpose!


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Sunday, October 03, 2010
Is your wife being screwed by David Beckham?
In case you haven't seen the story, the saintly David has been named in a court case over claims of an affair with Shery Shabhani, a 'Hollywood jeweller to the stars'. In connection with her divorce proceedings, Mrs Shabhani alleges that her husband has falsely accused her of having an affair with David. As a result, David has been forced to deny the relationship.
If David had been having a sexual relationship with Mrs Shabhani then that would, of course, have been adultery. Adultery is a ground for divorce.
If you think your wife is being screwed by David Beckham (or, come to that, anyone else), then we at Venal & Grabbit can help. We'll show them the real meaning of being screwed. Forget all that namby-pamby mediation and collaborative law nonsense, we'll take them for every penny!
[This post was sponsored by Messrs. Venal & Grabbit, Solicitors.]
4 comments:
- Anonymous4 October 2010 at 03:41
John, this blog just started to get interesting....I missed this whole story! Are you serious? A jeweller is accusing Mr. Beckman of these improprieties?! (BTW I loved the "Lock em up" post as well. This renewed kind of energy and wit is truly delicous. Wish I could get away with it, but because I'm a girl, I think there will be a different reaction. But I love it. I love it!ReplyDelete
Jeannie Goldstein
Thanks for the kind comments!ReplyDelete
Great post, John! The title is wonderful, first line of the last para's even better!!ReplyDelete
Thanks. Glad you liked it!ReplyDelete
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