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Post Title: Looking for Miss Right
Post Date: March 20, 2014
Male, English-American, almost one year old, looking for love. Cheeky, handsome, and future Ivy League–educated boy seeks a mischievous young girl with high energy levels who will get into scrapes and general shenanigans with me. I enjoy walks on the beach, sunsets, digging holes, taking things out of cupboards, pulling books off shelves, and rummaging through people's bags.
Interested? Call 619-DATE-SUDS
Post Title: Earning My Keep
Post Date: March 22, 2014
Because I'm growing into such a big boy now (it's my first birthday April 5th, just an FYI), my Ma says I have to start doing chores around the house! So I bit her. But I guess she's the boss. Ma said I'm too young to mix her up a cocktail, so I have to start with the sweeping.
Post Title: H is for Harrison
Post Date: April 3, 2014
My Ma and Pa have been trying to teach me the alphabet by reading lots of A-Z books. But it's come to our attention that they are flawed in their teachings. Some, like Animals in Underwear ABC, are rather inappropriate. It's practically Playboy for babies!!! There is even a nude at the end. And it gets worse. It's inaccurate. X for Extra-large Pig. Really?
Some other alphabet books like to teach bad morals. Although it can be funny (Uglybirds being Ugly), you shouldn't point out ugly people (or birds). It's impolite.
So we decided to take a trip to the zoo to find our own A-Z of animals! Firstly, I am Harrison. H for Harrison! I am also T for Tigger. We had already learned two letters and hadn't even arrived at the zoo yet. We were off to a winning start....
Z is for Zebra. Coming to the end of our day I was D for Dog tired, so last stop was the zebras. They are just stripy horses, really, but you can't ride them.
Post Title: Birthday Boy
Post Date: April 9, 2014
The Big Day was finally here. It was my first birthday! For those of you too young to know what this means, it was a whole year since I started living. My Ma kept saying, "It's a year ago today since you…" and I'll stop right there because it turns out where I was a year ago was pretty disgusting. It wasn't a scenic route I took into this world, I'll tell you that. After presents (lots), I took a two-minute nap and we then headed off to the beach. I let my Ma borrow my bucket so she could build me a sandcastle and she did a good job. But I like to encourage her to better herself so I destroyed it for her, so she could try and build a better one.
Post Title: The Cake Incident
Post Date: April 11, 2014
On my birthday I was allowed something that is called "cake." I wasn't the least bit interested. My Ma baked this sloppy thing that was such an odd colour. I wasn't sure whether to touch it at first. Was I allowed? It was just set down on the floor for me, like I was a common house pet. They kept saying, "Come on! Dig in!" They wanted me to get all dirty and covered in cake so they could take a funny photo. Don't they humiliate me enough? I'll show them some manners, I thought. So I trotted off and brought back a spoon. This is how people are supposed to eat. I showed my Ma and Pa how to scoop up the food with my spoon, instead of breaking it apart with my hands like they kept trying to do. Animals! I almost took a bite and the thought of it made me throw up a little in my mouth. I eventually clambered into my high chair and ate a very small piece of it. I guess it must be a really healthy food as they were desperate for me to eat it. I just wanted my watermelon. I was much happier when I could put on some of my fabulous new clothes and pose with my balloon instead of a messy cake!
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Title: Harrison: Baby Abroad | Address: harrison-babyabroad.tumblr.com
Author: Harrison | From: Point Loma | Blogging since: July 2013
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Ha ha, very funny. Cute baby!
Fantastic. I particularly like 'The Cake Incident'. I wouldn't imagine that Harrison is one of those babies who puts up with 'baby-talk' either. Good to hear from his point of view...
Keep us posted!


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A herbal approach to to beauty focuses on restoring internal balance, often using cleansing herbs like Burdock root. Burdock root is often used in Ayurvedic healing for skin conditions like acne , eczema and psoriasis. In chinese medicine it is considered an aphrodisiac…just saying!
What are the Benefits of Burdock Root?
- High in vitamins B1, B2, B3 & C
- Good source of minerals – iron, manganese, silicon, and zinc
- Boosts digestions and gets the digestive juices flowing
- Is a diuretic (great for PMS bloat) & increases bile flow
- Great for your kidneys
- Helps stabilize your blood sugar
- Natural source of inulin which is a probiotic
- Blood Purifier
When you are looking at burdock root, look for strong roots,not flimsy, it can be hard to find but I buy it at Whole Foods. Is it expensive? Yes but with all the beauty benefits of this root, I think it is worth it. You have to juice the roots although I have heard of people grating them into salads but I haven't. You can also purchase burdock root capsules for about $14.99 for 100 capsules, 475 mg per capsule, Natures Way is the brand.
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The Prosperity Agenda begins with stabilizing the economy, averting a deepening financial tsunami, and building a new economy that creates prosperity for all Americans. We have prioritized new and environmentally sound policies as the thematic center of the program, since a wiser use of energy resources is essential to the renewed health of the economy, as well as to the human resources necessary to build it. The Agenda combines tried and true remedies with innovative new solutions.
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Zoku Quick Pop Maker
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- Summary
Now you can create your own customized frozen pops, including cream-filled varieties, in as little as seven minutes. Simple and easy to use, our freezer ensures flavorful fun for the whole family.
- Makes up to nine 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" pops (three 2-oz. pops at a time) before refreezing is required.
- Nonstick cast-aluminum molds have a proprietary solution sealed inside their bases to enable rapid, uniform freezing.
- A specially designed tool helps to quickly release the frozen treats from their molds.
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- Includes base, remover tool, six reusable pop sticks and six reusable drip guards.
- Non-toxic refridgerant.
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- 8" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" high.
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- Prechill the base in your freezer before using.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by grey1234 from Terrible Product-Would Never Recommend This product leaked (actually looked like it exploded) all over everything in my cabinet. Unacceptable. After brief research, I found that Zoku has no customer service number, which is disturbing since I also learned that there are many instances of this happening easily found online, as well as pictures here on Williams-Sonoma's website. I must say, with the amount of information online documenting these instances, I am disappointed that they are still on the market without some serious changes. It seems a bit irresponsible. Wish I had done two minutes of research before buying, as there are so many instances of this occurring, that is all the time it would have taken. Additionally, the product never worked well initially.Date published: 2019-01-10Rated 1 out of 5 by Stacyann7 from Exploded This product never really worked. Popscicles always stuck. I kept it because it was a gift. Was kept inside air conditioned house. This is what I found when I opened my cabinet. It's in the garbage now.Date published: 2018-07-10Rated 5 out of 5 by KKA23 from Great pop maker I have had this maker for 1 1/2 years and it's been great. No issues with leaking. My little ones love being able to fix their own popsicles and they are usually done in less than 10 minutes.Date published: 2018-05-16Rated 4 out of 5 by GuateMama from Great customer service There are a lot of negative reviews due on this product due to its tendency to break and leak out coolant. I must admit that the same thing happened to my first Zoku Quick Pop Maker even before I had a chance to use it. I went to their website and asked to have a replacement sent to me. They were very courteous and within 5 days I had a new pop maker. No hassle, no questions asked. I am very satisfied with the way they handled my claim and would encourage the rest of the customers to give this company a chance. As for the product itself - I think it is fun and works well if you follow the instructions and recipes. It is nice to have ice-pops in minutes - a great activity to do with kids.Date published: 2018-03-24Rated 1 out of 5 by Jill from seams leak-mess in freezer I bought this product during my chemotherapy to make popsicles. worked fine at first. Stored it properly upright in the box. Then when I went to make popsicles for another friend in Chemo I put it in the freezer and it started to leak out all over my freezer (blue coolant ) Needless to say I had to toss it out. Don't buy too expensive for a throwaway. Go with the standard popsicle molds and they work just fine.Date published: 2018-02-23Rated 1 out of 5 by lynnhawi from leaks coolant! Expensive product, my kids really enjoyed using it though. All fun until the liquid seeps out and forms crystals all over the top. Second Zoku product I bought from WS that ended up in the trash. Both leaked crystals rendering them useless garbage. Very disappointing WS continues to carry this sad product.Date published: 2017-09-17Rated 5 out of 5 by Kbrnr from Love it! I have had mine for several years and have not had a problem with it. I store it in the freezer, so, it's always ready to use. I was heartbroken when I recently dropped it, but, in spite of the orange plastic being cracked, it still works fine!Date published: 2017-06-16Rated 1 out of 5 by Steve from Do NOT buy anything from Zoku ***BUYER BEWARE*** We bought this over a year ago and pulled it out this Spring to make some popsicles for the kids. The entire thing was exploded all over the box. The orange top had popped off and the coolant was all over the place. Just from being in the cabinet. We have had similar experiences with leaking coolant in our slush cups from Zoku SO disappointing. And because it was over a year old no replacement or refund from WIlliam Sonoma. Buyer Beware!!!Date published: 2017-06-02


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Friday, August 28, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
August's Nibblefest Theme: 'TEA TIME'
"Under certain circumstances
there are few hours in life more agreeable
than the hour dedicated to the ceremony
known as afternoon tea...."
~Henry James
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Christine E.S. Code, of CES
The start of our next round of
The Nibblefest Art Contest
begins in less than a week....!
(on the 20th)
The theme for August 2015 is:
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Heather Sims
"A woman is like a tea bag
- you can't tell how strong she is
until you put her in hot water...."
~Eleanor Roosevelt
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Robin Jayne
"You can't get a cup of tea big enough
or a book long enough to suit me...."
~C. S. Lewis
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Christine E.S. Code, of CES
"Where there's tea, there's hope...."
~Arthur Wing Pinero
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Vicky Knowles, of Wibbley World
"If this is coffee, please bring me some tea;
but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee...."
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Jenny Luan Frye
"I got nasty habits; I take tea at three...."
~Mick Jagger
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Penny Stewart
So wont you join us for this month's
Nibblefest Art Contest...?
When, starting on AUGUST 20th, artists near and far will gather via Ebay to present their own unique and one-of-a-kind interpretations of the theme....:
The Nibblefest Art Contest (NFAC) is the fun and friendly, monthly-themed art competition that begins on the 20th of each month, and is open to all.
|Art by Nbblefest artist, Jodi Anderson Oster
Hosted via Ebay, all Nibblefest art entries start
at just .99 cents-- Fun for artists AND collectors....!
For complete rules please visit our NFAC Facebook Page, or check out the information on the side of this blog....)
(*Please note: The art by Nibblefest Artists featured in this post may represent past portfolio works, not current NFAC entries.)
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Nibblefest Artist Interview: Penny Lee StewArt
Nibblefest Artist Interview: Penny Lee StewArt
Art by Penny Lee StewArt
How long have you been creating art (and/or) selling it online?
For almost 20 years now . . .
In 1996 I created www.craftylady.com to sell my tole painted items online. The Crafty Lady Boutique was my brick and mortar store in San Gabriel, CA, and I had 26 crafters renting booths and selling their handmade creations. I convinced about 10 of these brave souls to let me make a virtual booth for them in my online store. The internet was a scary place back then. They were afraid that they would sell so much they would not be able to keep stock on hand! Eventually they all quit because sales were so slow, but I am still here, selling art online.
"The Crafty Lady" selling saws at an art fair!
How did you first hear about Nibblefest and when did you first start Nibblefesting?
I think a posting in the ACEO Ebay Facebook group was where I first heard of Nibblefest, and I started, I believe, in November of 2012 with the mushroom theme.
What do you enjoy about Nibblefest?
Who are your Favorite artistic influences?
Recently I started painting ACEOs (2.5 x 3.5 inches) of the Masters and studying their lives and methods. They all are influencing me in one way or another. I particularly love Cezanne and Picasso right now, but that changes as I find a new old master to emulate. Tammy Gulat inspires me, too!
Art by Penny Lee StewArt
Tell us something interesting about you that many people online don't already know.
Art by Penny Lee StewArt
What is your favorite Nibblefest ever sold?
That would be my Devo Dog, Whip It, the Whippet! My grandson had remarked that my painting of a whippet dog made him laugh because he thought of the 70's Rock Band Devo, and their famous song "Whip It," so I added a red hat to conform to the theme, "Animals With Hats" and voila! I actually made in the banner that month, July 2014, Third Place! I won another 3rd place in March 2014 for my watercolor Tardis. I never know what will sell best, so I just paint what pleases me. Mostly they sell for 99 cents, but I have gotten lots of new "collectors" through Nibblefest.
What would be your Nibblefest dream theme?
What do you do to drive traffic to your Nibblefest auction(s)?
I make a blog post, tweet daily, post on all the Facebook groups that I can find, and pin on Pinterest, pretty much just like I do with all of my "For Sale" items. Paint, Post, Pin and Promote.
What are you working on right now? (Side projects? Wip?)
The current ACEOs that I am working on include my Miniature Masterpiece series and I am starting to work on Halloween and Christmas. I have made over 900 ATC/ACEOs. I have to work small because I have more than 500 paintings sitting here right now, and if I keep making big ones I will have to move. My living space is very tiny.
Art by Penny Lee StewArt
Where can people find your work?
I am a daily painter, so over the years, especially since retirement, I have accumulated quite a stockpile of art for sale. Since there is no particular style, medium or subject that I am drawn to, I probably will never be a "famous" artist, but the joy I get from the creative process is priceless. I sell the more crafty items like tole painted saws and rustic wood framed art in my Etsy store, but the majority of my sales happen on Ebay where I continually have over 200 items for sale. I use Daily Paintworks as my Gallery since I can also link to the other venues from there. My Business Facebook page, Penny Paints Pets, is all about my animal art, and my personal page is where I post my other paintings.
Website: http://www.craftylady.com, www.pinkgypsy.com
Art Gallery: http://www.pennyleestewart.com (Daily Paintworks site)
Art by Penny Lee StewArt
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2016 NFL Draft Recap: First Round
It was a pretty exciting and interesting first round of the NFL Draft with plenty of trades, some questionable decisions and a viral tweet that almost cost one young man his chance at NFL stardom. With the first round over and done with, let's take a look back at everyone's choice and dissect them. 1. … More 2016 NFL Draft Recap: First Round


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Labrador Retriever
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Labrador Retriever Description
The Labrador Retriever is a handsome, sturdy, and robust dog that is large in size. He has dark, wallowing eyes, and an eager and intelligent expression. The coat of the Labrador Retriever is short, close fitting, and sleek, and the coloring can be black, yellow, or chocolate. The weight of the Labrador Retriever is around 55-70 pounds for females, and around 65-80 pounds for males. In terms of height the Labrador Retriever reaches around 21-24 inches for females, and around 22-25 inches for males.
Labrador Retriever Temperment
The most popular of all the AKC breeds, the Labrador Retriever is a good natured, loving, and loyal dog that makes a wonderful family pet. These dogs are intelligent, responsive, and obedient, which makes them one of the easiest breeds to obedience train. The Labrador Retriever is well suited to both inexperienced and experienced dog owners. He is very quick to learn, and is friendly and sociable, with a mild manner and a very amiable attitude. The temperament and personality of the Labrador Retriever reflects his number one position on the AKC popularity list. He is full of energy, loves to join in with a wide range of activities, and has plenty of love and affection to shower upon his family.
The Labrador Retriever is not a dog that is suited to those with little time for their pets, as these dogs thrive on companionship and affection from their loved ones. Some do have a tendency to chew, and in particular can indulge in destructive chewing if neglected. Although these dogs have plenty of spirit and some can be quite independent, they are usually easy to train, as they are clever and eager to please. This breed gets along with just about everyone, from children and strangers to pets and other animals. These active dogs do require regular exercise, and will fare well with a secure, safe area in which to play and enjoy some exercise.
Labrador Retriever Grooming
The Labrador Retriever is a low maintenance dog when it comes to grooming, and his coat needs to be brushed on a weekly basis to keep it sleek and in good condition. He is a medium shedder, and can shed more heavily on a seasonal basis, so he is not the ideal choice for those with allergies. You will also need to step up the grooming at times of the year when he is shedding more heavily.
Labrador Retriever History
The Labrador Retriever, contrary to its name, most probably arose from the St. John's Dogs used for fishing in Newfoundland. The St. John's Dog would go out with the fishermen in their boats and retrieve distant lines or nets of fish, hauling them back to the boat. These early purposes for the dog are the most likely reason for the waterproof coat, rudder-like tail, high endurance, and love of swimming seen in the Labradors of today.
In the late nineteenth century, however, some of the St. John's Dogs were brought to land and trained as gun dogs for aristocratic hunting and retrieving. The more refined dogs became known as "Labrador Dogs" in order to distinguish them from the larger Newfoundland Retriever, developed for some of the same purposes.
The popularity of the newly-christened Labrador Retriever as a gun dog and sporting aid led to the breed spreading worldwide, and today the Labrador Retriever is a highly-recognized and distinctive breed in thousands, if not millions of homes around the globe.
Labrador Retriever Training
The Labrador Retriever is an extremely excitable dog, known for its propensity for swimming, pulling on leashes, and jumping on friends and family members to show its excitement. This kind of behavior is normal for many dogs, but for the Labrador Retriever--which usually weighs at least sixty pounds, and often much more--it can be a serious problem. Rudeness is one worry, of course--no family member wants to be jumped on by a wet eighty-pound dog if they can help it--but over-excited and under-trained Labs can also knock down and injure children or smaller adults, and it's simply a hassle to deal with as a Lab owner.
So training for your Lab should start as early as possible. At about six months, Labs are fully-grown (physically, at least--mentally, Labs require about three years to fully develop), and training at this point becomes much more difficult simply due to the dog's large size. So introducing simple commands ("sit" and "heel" in particular) should be done before that six-month threshold in order to make later training much more manageable, and to discourage jumping and other rude behavior to some extent.
Consistency and positive rewards for good behavior (as opposed to negative punishments for bad behavior) are mainstays of any effective dog training, and both will work well with a Lab--with some reservations. Although an individual trainer can be perfectly consistent with a Lab where rewarding good behavior and discouraging bad behavior are concerned, the Lab will form its behavior patterns based on its entire human "family"--meaning that if one human tolerates jumping while another human forbids it, the Lab will usually continue to jump due to the "mixed messages". It's important to make everyone in your family aware of what rules the Lab is to follow and to make sure that everyone enforces those rules. Although Labs are very intelligent and can learn rules of behavior quickly, they can be just as quick to "unlearn" rules that don't make sense to them. So be as consistent with the rules as possible.
Positive rewards for good behavior should also be verbal rewards or rewards of affection--soothing voices, pettings, and other similar rewards--as opposed to food rewards. Labs have a tendency toward overeating, and offering food rewards for good behavior can contribute heavily to this problem if not moderated closely. If you do need to offer your Lab a special dog treat or other food-based reward for a particularly impressive feat of obedience, then make sure to adjust the Lab's diet accordingly in order to maintain good health in the long term--far more important, one could argue, than good behavior.
Labrador Retriever Health Problems
There are a number of health issues and disorders linked to this breed, and some of these include: eye problems, HD and elbow dysplasia, CMO, thyroid problems, vWD, diabetes, PRA, OCD, allergies, seizures, and heart problems. The life expectancy of the Labrador Retriever is around 10-12 years. The parents of the Labrador Retriever puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.


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Afro-american literature is the written paperss produced in the United States by authors of African descent, get downing every bit early as the eighteenth century with the rigorous being of bondage. Born in 1753 without any specific information of an exact day of the month, was the beginning of the African American literary bequest of Phillis Wheatley. Kidnapped, sold, and brought to the United States from West Africa was the fate of 7 twelvemonth old Wheatley, which was sold as a slave. At the age of 8, she was sold to a affluent Bostonian merchandiser named John Wheatley, who bought the immature miss with the purposes to function for his darling married woman, Susanna. John and Susanna Wheatley named the immature miss Phillis, after the ship that had brought her to America. The new household that owned her treated her better than any other slave proprietor since they grew to love her as household member and provided her with rich instruction learning her how to read. She learned English with singular velocity and although she ne'er attended school, she expanded her vocabulary with the Greek and Latin linguistic communication. Amazed by her literary ability, and the control she had over tough transitions from the now familiar Bible, the Wheatley household made Phillis ' instruction a precedence and of of import concern. The great advantage Phillis had with the unfastened minded household was the illustriousness of instruction which was denied non merely to enslaved black people, but for a female of her epoch. African American literature such as Phillis ' was integrating unwritten signifiers, such as spirituals, discourses, and gospel music. Subsequently, around the 1760 's she became a disturbance in Boston with her verse form on the death of the Reverend George Whitefield doing her a well-known writer to the populace. The Hagiographas of Wheatley were so amazing that she was really taken to tribunal in 1772 by a group of Boston 's brightest including John Erving, Reverend Charles Chauncey, John Hancock, Thomas Hutchinson, the governor of Massachusetts, and his lieutenant governor Andrew Oliver. They could non believe that the Hagiographas were produced by an African American Lashkar-e-Taiba entirely an African American adult female. It was deemed by these work forces that the Hagiographas in fact were hers and she attested to this in the foreword of her universe celebrated publication Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral published in Aldgate, London in 1773. These work forces every bit good as all of the publication companies of the times refused to print her Hagiographas in America, therefore doing her publish it overseas in London where she was helped by the Countess of Huntington and the Earl of Dartmouth. Soon after her poesy aggregation was published in London, she returned to the settlements where she received full emancipation from bondage on October 18, 1773. Knowing the damaging effects of bondage, she continued to animate through her Hagiographas.
Phillis Wheatley wrote when bondage was nationally accepted. Slaves were allowed to compose about how they lived, but slaves were ne'er allowed to print their Hagiographas. Phillis Wheatley was the first African American and black adult female to be published, so from so on the full universe was more knowing about the life of a slave. It was a new sense of freedom to openly compose about the important slave activities. After Phillis Wheatley was published, many more slaves got the bravery and chance to be published. The more people that read approximately lives as slaves, theA bigger the abolishment motion began to stretch. To set the importance of her authorship in position for the common adult male, her poesy was so good received by the people of that clip that George Washington invited her to his place after her publication entitled, " To His Excellency George Washington. " To derive even more reputability, this verse form was republished by Thomas Jefferson in the Pennsylvania Gazette because of the meeting with Washington. Two of America 's laminitiss praised Phillis Wheatley 's extraordinary endowment which would turn out to be instrumental in the creative activity of the abolitionist motion. Even though she gained support from two of pre-America 's most powerful work forces she was non given the rights of a free adult female until 1778 when she was freed from the ironss of bondage due to the decease of her maestro, John Wheatley. After achieving freedom, when it seemed that everything should travel right, for Phillis it would all travel downhill from here. Whitley married a black grocer and her matrimony ended up being shaky at best because of the deficiency of money and because of the decease of her two infant kids. Due to the deficiency of proper support from the effects of the Revolutionary War and from the loss of her frequenters support after emancipation, Wheatley was unable to print her verse forms. Furthermore, her hubby was imprisoned for debt in 1784 go forthing her with her ill kid. She was forced to work as a amah, a signifier of domestic labour that she managed to avoid even as a immature slave. Impoverished and entirely, Phillis Wheatley died on December 5, 1784 at the immature age of 31 with her immature kid deceasing mere hours subsequently. The decease surely was non justified for such a gifted author, demoing the damaging effects that segregation and bondage had on guiltless rational people merely every bit talented as the Whites.
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At the nucleus of the abolitionist motion existed an African American literary figure, Phillis Wheatley, who served as a accelerator that propagated the push for equality and the push to stop bondage. Without Wheatley 's publication, gathered disgust for bondage would ne'er hold been brought to the attending of so many people. At that clip, printing a verse form or certain type of authorship was the lone type of societal networking. Her ideas were basically the first to be spread around which focused on equality for all Christians, irrespective of race or category. She became the first African American adult female to print her ideas that were shared by everyone which would be picked up by emancipationists at a ulterior day of the month to utilize as a peaceable arm against the establishment of bondage.


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the king returneth (potential spoiler)
My 13 year old daughter talked me into seeing the 12:15 am showing of The Return of the King last night. I thought I was buying for her friend too and had an extra ticket so I brought my mom. I believe I had just about the youngest and just about the oldest people in the packed room with me.
Yes, my daughter is too young to stay out until 4:00am on a school night. Yes, I'm an irresponsible parent. Yes, she will look back on last night (this morning) happily for years to come.....happiness wins!
The movie was awesome as expected. Two things that bothered me...about a 20 minute (or did it just seem like 20 minutes) goodbye scene at the end with almost no dialog, very lengthy closeups at teary eyed faces, and no action. If you are waiting to hit the restroom until the end of the movie go ahead and beat the rush.
The other thing...and I suppose I might be ruining the end so if you haven't seen it and haven't read the book (are you kidding me!), skip the rest of this paragraph...but when Gollum falls into the lava at the end he floats in the 1000 degree river for a second before he realizes, "oh, the lower 90% of my body just vaporized." I usually react to the lower 90% of my body vaporizing in well under a second. Does that Gollum have slow reactions or what?
Okay...one more thing...when the ork army is launching their catapults at the city, each gigantic, flaming boulder takes out roughly 2% of the city. 50 boulders and you get total destruction. Hmmm the city just never gets totally destroyed.
But don't get me wrong about little details. It was awesome. The feeling in my gut when the Riders of Rohan charged into the massive Ork army was worth the price of the ticket alone.


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Secretary General, Swiss Private Bankers Association
Read the article in the Cayman Financial Review Magazine
Does private banking have a future? This question is increasingly asked given the US government's attack on Switzerland's oldest private bank and the mounting pressure traditional Swiss private banks have come under from tax-greedy politicians in many countries and international financial regulators, as well as the increasing complexity of the banking business.
Richard: The Swiss private banks have had a well-deserved reputation for protecting the assets of wealthy individuals and institutions from around the world for the last couple of centuries. How do the Swiss define a "private bank"?
Michel: There is no official Swiss definition for the term "private bank". But most people understand that these banks are active in the field of private banking, ie they help wealthy individuals manage their financial assets. The majority of the 340 banks or so registered in Switzerland offer this kind of service, but not all of them would call themselves "private banks".
There is sometimes confusion between the terms "private banks" and "private bankers". In Switzerland, the latter does not refer to a bank officer whose job it is to serve private clients. It refers to a specific definition in the Banking Law and applies to banks whose legal status is justified by the presence of at least one partner with unlimited liability for the bank's commitments.
As such, "private bankers" have been around for a long time in Switzerland, and they are sometimes considered as the typical Swiss "private banks".
Richard: Some of the Swiss private bankers have been around for a couple of hundred years. Please give us a quick history of the development of the private bankers.
Michel: The private bankers represent the oldest form of a Swiss banking establishment. Originally, wholesalers, brokers or forwarding agents, they specialised in credit business and bills of exchange related to goods trading. Throughout history, names of illustrious people and families appear as precursors of today's private bankers. One of these forebears was Cosimo de' Medici who, during the Council of Basle in the 15th century, set up one of the very first banking houses in that city.
The Reformation in the 16th century and the emergence of Calvinism, caused persecuted Protestants from all over Europe – but mainly from France and Italy – to flock to Geneva, where they found refuge. Today, there are still many private bankers' families who can retrace their origins to these ancient times. The oldest banking houses were founded during the 18th century. They originally operated as universal banks fulfilling their customers' borrowing needs.
However, with the development of industry in the second half of the 19th century, it was no longer possible for these banks to satisfy the increasing demand for loans while retaining their legal form characterised by the partners' unlimited liability. It was from this situation that the first limited liability credit banks emerged, often on the initiative of private bankers. As these banks developed, the number of private bankers decreased. In contrast to their numerical decline, the size of some the individual private banking houses has grown significantly.
The second half of the 20th century as well as the first decade of the 21st century represents a period of rapid growth for the Swiss private bankers' business and in the total assets that they hold under management. Today, many of them are present in the major financial centres.
Richard: Why do you think the Swiss private bankers have been so durable for such a long period of time?
Michel: The answer lies undoubtedly in their prudence and focus on the long term. Owned and managed by partners with unlimited liability, these banks avoid taking wild risks for their clients and for themselves. The traditional Swiss private banks in Geneva, Basel and Zürich have sailed through many financial crises, and the sense of history that the owners' families have developed over the centuries has served them well. Tough risk controls and high capitalisation is a recipe for a long life in the world of banking.
Richard: How has the world economy benefited from the existence of private bankers?
Michel: Swiss private bankers avoid big words and they surely would not pretend that the world economy would have developed in an entirely different way if they hadn't been around. However, they helped many families protect their assets over generations. The European continent endured two major wars during the 20th century. For some families, the existence of Swiss private banks certainly made a great difference.
Nowadays, allocating capital wisely is an important economic function and banks that regularly report a growth in their assets under management must do something right.
Richard: A couple of the largest private Swiss banks, Pictet and Lombard Odier, have decided to move away from the traditional partnership form of organisation to a more corporate form. Why do you think these banks decided to make the change in governance and structure?
Michel: The world is becoming more uniform. In many countries regulators have forgotten that successful banks can be organised in the form of partnerships. I personally find it paradoxical that, on the one hand, everybody deplores the fact that bankers around the world are not liable for the risks they take in the name of their organisations and, on the other hand, state authorities don't understand why banks should be run in any other form than that of a limited company.
The two largest Swiss private banks, Pictet and Lombard Odier, have rapidly expanded during the last decades. They have come to the conclusion that running a bank as a partnership is fine as long as the size of the operations does not reach a certain level. But when, as banking groups, they employ thousands of people in many different places, it becomes more difficult. It must be noted that these two banks want to keep their DNA, which is why their holding companies will remain in the form of partnerships limited by shares. Independence and responsibility will remain their core values.
Richard: Is it possible for the traditional private bank, whose partners have unlimited liability, to exist in the modern world, particularly with the added risk of political actions in foreign countries, like the US, which is outside the control of the bank partners?
Michel: Up to now, the answer has always been that the unlimited liability had more pros than cons. This form of organisation proves to the clients that the partners believe in what they preach. During the last decades, the fact that the traditional private banks didn't lose but, on the contrary, gained market shares despite the fact that their number actually shrank has demonstrated that this type of organisation works.
But I admit that the world is becoming riskier. As long as the banks don't exceed a certain size, things are fine. But, with added complexity, they become more problematic.
Richard: Do you see a need for the continued existence of the traditional private bank?
Michel: It is not for me to see the need for the continued existence of this particular type of bank. But I must admit that I don't understand why legislators don't actively favour it. People respond to incentives. An organisational form that puts more risks on the bankers' shoulders should be seen as generally advantageous to society.
As we have seen, instead of encouraging such banks, governments and regulators merely tolerate them, which is a pity. But then, one should at least stop complaining that bankers are not behaving in a responsible way.
Richard: Given the push, by some major governments and international organisations, such as the OECD, towards global tax harmonisation and financial transparency, do you think private banks will continue to exist in the foreseeable future?
Michel: I don't think for a minute that private banks will cease to exist. But I am certain that governments will, in order to restore their finance, do whatever is in their power to get a larger share of the savings accumulated by individuals. Transparency in tax matters will undoubtedly increase, which does not mean that client confidentiality will disappear, on the contrary. More worryingly, we will probably witness a wave of protectionism in the area of cross-border banking with a particular emphasis on private banking.
The new FATCA rules in the United States are just one example. Others will follow, especially in Europe. Keeping markets open will be a challenge during the coming years. This is why operating from just one country might prove more difficult, even if that country is the world's safest. But the need to get personalised services from independent private bankers will remain for a large number of individuals around the world.


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Nearly three weeks into my coast to coast Australian motorcycle journey, I woke up at 8:30am to the usual sounds of Oz. Squeaky toy rainbow birds chirping happily away alongside flocks of others birds with all kinds of exotic sounds, with the occasional hurricane of semi-trucks on the Eyre highway near my bush camp. A few hundred miles west of Port Augusta, I woke up feeling content, if not a bit dazed by the sunny white brilliance above.
The father and young son I'd chosen to camp near for safety reasons were long gone, having started their day earlier than I cared to think about. This late in the morning, they'd already be a couple hundred kilometers east, on their own road trip across Australia in the opposite direction.
I packed up as quickly as I could, trying to keep the dust off my feet as I hopped around one-legged into my armored motorcycle pants among the dirt and ants. It had been a chaotic and heartbreaking couple of months leading up to this struggle into my pants in the middle of nowhere. I had decided to leave a beautiful life in Australia after this one last jaunt across the continent, and although it was my own decision, it didn't make the going any easier. I was leaving a place I adored, and people I loved. Salty tears stained the inside of my helmet, but I had a little nugget of growing peace somewhere deep down.
My own sense of power and self sufficiency was growing steadily, in tiny increments. Life throws terrible times our way, but being out here- being so freaking isolated- was somehow a powerfully soothing force on a heart that was showing significant signs of wear and tear (I imagined my own heart, a pitifully ragged little thing in my chest held on by a few sinewy, bloody strings and duct tape). But it somehow thumped on regardless of the fresh trauma, surprising me with its strength and fortitude.
Packing up my few possessions, strapping the emergency jerry can to the back of my bike, arranging my hydration pack just so- they were all little reminders that I'd get through another day just fine. And by the end of this particular day, I'd finally make it to the Nullarbor Plains, a wild and desolate stretch of land I'd been imagining and fantasizing about for the last couple of years.
Throwing a leg over my bike and heading out West, I wondered what the next few days had in store. And where I'd find a cup of coffee in the middle of the bush.


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Long before the first traveler came to the North American continent, blueberry bushes were here. Native Americans harvested blueberries, which they called star fruit after the blossom-end scar left behind on the berry. Blueberries were such an important staple part of their diet that the harvest of ripe blueberries controlled the seasonal migration of Native American tribes. These early bushes bore little resemblance in size to today's hybrid bushes.
When the first settlers arrived in North America, Native Americans taught them where to find blueberries and how to preserve them for the coming winter. A cousin to the North American Blueberry, the bilberry, was known to the Europeans. But these European varieties were extremely variable in size, and flavor, and bore little resemblance to the North American blueberry.
According to the US Highbush Blueberry Council, there are more than 450 species of blueberry plant growing around the world. Each plant has different characteristics, including height. A variety of blueberry bush even thrives near the Arctic Circle. This type of bush is known as a lowbush blueberry. The lowbush blueberries are adapted to their climate and grow much shorter than highbush blueberries that are commercially grown in many parts of North America. In addition, some dwarf varieties of blueberry bush are cultivated as landscaping shrubs rather than commercial berry producers. Their size makes them a unique plant for the lawn.
Although highbush is the preferred shrub for blueberry production, rabiteye is another popular shrub for commercial blueberry cultivation. Highbush blueberry shrubs are typically pruned to 7 feet tall, while rabiteye is pruned to be 9 feet tall. Most blueberry growers prune their bushes to keep them at a manageable size. Pruning a blueberry bush will result in fewer berries the following year. But because the energy of the blueberry bush is going into production of these berries instead of more berries and shrub height, these berries will be larger and more flavorful.
Before choosing a variety of blueberry bush to plant, carefully consider your resources as well as available space. Smaller blueberry bushes will require fewer nutrients and water than larger varieties. Water is especially important to blueberry bushes during the long fruit ripening period. Fruits that do not receive adequate water will fail to produce abundant berries.
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According to the University of Ohio, although blueberry bushes vary in height, they all have a similar structure. Prune all blueberries using similar methods. Young blueberry bushes do not need as much pruning as older, mature blueberry bushes. Canes that are more than 10 years old should be removed because they have lost their ability to be fruitful and produce well. Never remove more than two to three older canes yearly. New canes will spring up each year.
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This set is a bit uneven. Personally, I tend to think that opener is the weakest cut here.
This is the newest EP from Paul Maged, and it falls under the alternative rock category. Within that general label, despite the fact that there are only a few songs, there is quite a bit of sonic range.
Punk and good old fashioned hard rock merge on this. It has a bit of a DIY vibe, but that's not a bad thing.
This new single from Paul Maged is a bit rough around the edges in some ways, but that's one of its charms. This is definitely an indie type release.
I've reviewed quite a few releases from Paul Maged so far. He always manages to deliver.
There has been a big movement toward roots music in the last decade or so. I have to wonder if it's a response to the over-production of so much modern pop music.
These guys are definitely tied to the modern roots music trend. That means they land somewhere in the neighborhood occupied by things like folk, bluegrass and more.
This is quite an intriguing set. One thing that makes this stand out from a lot of modern music is the fact that this is really a cohesive set of music rather than a bunch of songs just sort of put together.
"MARG" is the stage name of Margarita Landry, and this is her new album. Fans of modern female pop singers will like this a lot.
With Jerry Marotta as part of this (and Tony Levin as a guest) I had been expecting something along the prog or fusion lines of sound.
This album covers ground ranging from folk rock to blues based stuff and psychedelia.
This EP is an intriguing release. It has a lot of alternative rock along with roots music and more.
This is an intriguing hip hop album. The musical backdrops are always interesting.
I dig this hard rocking set. The mix of sounds lands in the vicinity of alternative rock, but there is metal, punk and more here.
Gus McKay's sound is gritty and down to earth. He calls to mind people like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Lou Reed.
On the one hand, I feel it does the music here a disservice to focus on the health adversities that Ali McManus has faced (and is still living through). In some ways I feel that the music should stand on its own, and it really does.
This is a two-disc set. Still, it's basically in the range of 41 minutes.
As you can probably tell from the title, Big Jay McNeely's new set turns the attention to the blues. This is quite an effective disc with several standout tunes.
The Members are a punk band dating back to the original days of the 1970s. This new album includes their covers of a lot of great music.
Metaspion is a Norwegian electronic artist. This song features vocals from hip hop artist Skam R' Tist.
The easiest description here is to say that this is punk rock. Everything you love and everything you don't like about punk rock is present on this set.
This set is probably best described as alternative rock. There is quite a range within that heading as presented here, though.
I previously reviewed the EP from which this single comes at Music Street Journal. For the sake of consistency, I've adapted my review of this song on that release for use here.
This four CD set captures Molly Hatchet in a period of time where they seemed to be struggling to find their identity.
This is a new single for an act that goes by the name of "Monsters and Miracles." It's set in the vein of Electronic Dance Music (EDM).
If you like artistic, creative folk music, there is plenty here that should please. There are no particularly weak songs here.
I reviewed a previous set from this artist. I liked that one a lot, but thought that perhaps a few songs could have been pulled from the disc to make it stronger.
I previously reviewed another disc from this artist. In that review I said that it needed some more variety to keep it more interesting throughout the release.
This set leans well toward the country music end of the spectrum. The main selling point here is the vocal delivery.
Be careful what you wish for they say. When I reviewed Bobbie Morrone's three-song EP previously I wished that there had been more music.
This new single from Erich Mrak is the first single of six to be released from the act. The plan is that the six will be assembled into an EP that is currently untitled.
This the second single to come as part of an EP from Erich Mrak. I reviewed the first one, "Navigate" in this issue, too.
Erich Mrak is working toward an ambitious goal. He's releasing a new single every month.
The latest in a string of singles being released as a seven-month project, ultimately to be assembled into an EP, this has merits. It's also stumbles a bit by getting into the over-produced zone.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who know Mungo Jerry for one tune, "In the Summertime." As this five CD box set shows, there is a lot to this act beyond that song.
Chris Murphy puts out consistently solid releases. His musical styles tend to vary quite a bit, from Celtic music to things like this.
A lot of times electronic music is strictly keyboard based. This set makes good use of guitar, too.


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Carjacking suspect arrested | Crime
CONYERS, Ga. -- A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery and carjacking in Conyers.
Marshall Martin Graham has been charged with armed robbery and is being held without bond in the Rockdale County Jail.
Rockdale County Sheriff's Inv. Michael Camp said the incident happened at around 2 a.m. Tuesday at the Salem Chase Apartments on Salem Road.
Police originally received a call about a suspicious person at the complex. It turned into an armed robbery call when two suspects pulled guns on two victims, stole a wallet and a Pontiac Aztek SUV, and drove off, Camp said.
The suspects crossed the border into DeKalb County before abandoning the car at a BP near the intersection of Turner Hill Road and Old Covington Highway in Lithonia.
Camp said the suspects tried to run. Graham was caught right away; the other person is still at large and is described as a black man wearing a red bandana over his face.
Police found a handgun on Graham when they arrested him, Camp said.


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Eleanor is officially eating solids, and loving it! You would think I'd be an expert in feeding babies since Eleanor is my 4th, but Mike and I choose a little bit of a different rout choose how to introduce solids to Eleanor. With our last 3 babies, we choose to spoon feed purees. And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with choosing to feed you baby puree's, we had heard a lot about baby led weaning and decided to give it a go with Eleanor.
The one thing that Mike and I have noticed hasn't changed by choosing baby led weaning is the mess. No matter how you choose to feed your little one, you can expect there to be a mess. And if just thinking about mess makes sends a little shiver down your spine (because who really like to scrape dried yogurt from the floor, highchair, and baby?), then Kushies is for you!
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Products I tested: Silicatch Bib, Silisoft Bib, Siliplate, Silifeed Spoons, and CleanMat:
This is not my first time using Kushies. I've been using their feeding products for years. Something I love about Kushies feeding products is how easy they are to keep clean. The Silicatch bib, Silifeed spoons, and Siliplate are all dishwasher safe. The Silisoft bib is dishwasher safe, and the CleanMat wipes clean easily with just a damp cloth. Their products are also BPA, PVC, Lead, Phthalate free, making them safe for everyone in your family.
Something else I love about Kushies feeding products is they are also versatile. Their feeding plates can also be adorable baking moulds (yes, they are oven safe! #amazing), or a handy craft helper – we love ours for painting activities too. Their CleanMats also make a cute mat for playtime and make a great picnic 'blanket' at the park.
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CleanMat: This mat comes in a couple super cute prints. They are made from 100% nylon, which is a very durable material that's really easy to clean. They are also BPA, PVC, lead, and phthalate free. These large mats are great for protecting your floors and carpets from spills and stains. Also doubles as an amazing picnic blanket or mat for those messy art projects.
Silisoft Bib: This bib features a soft waterproof top and a lightweight and super soft silicone catch-all pocket for easy feeding. It comes in a large variety of super prints and is machine washable. My favourite feature is the velcro closure. It doesn't get stuck on hair or other fabrics in the wash.
Silicatch Bib: This bib is made with super soft silicone in playful colours. It's very lightweight and comes in a lot of fun colour choices. The adjustable neckline means it will fit on Eleanor of her older sister. My favourite thing about this bib is that it's dishwasher safe. How amazing is that?
Siliplate: The Siliplate is not only adorable, but it also suctions to most tables, countertops, and trays … meaning this plate stays put. It comes in a car shape and a butterfly shape (as shown), and is dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven safe. My favourite thing about this plate is how versatile it is. You can use it as a super cute baking mould or craft tray after baby is weaned.
Silifeed Spoons: These spoons are lightweight, making them perfect for a little hand to hold. They are one piece of food grade silicone and hold the perfect amount of food for a baby's mouth. There are also dishwasher safe, making keeping them clean a breeze. Besides the bright colours, my favourite thing about these spoons is their shape makes it ideal for a little mouth. Other baby spoons can be too wide, some too small … but I find these spoons hold the perfect amount of food for a baby's mouth.
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Bengali band Dohar's frontman and noted singer Kalikaprasad Bhattacharjee was killed in a road accident on Tuesday. The car in which the 56-year-old folk singer and some other musicians — his bandmates — were travelling in fell into the Nayanjuli river in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, leading to his death. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.
Local reports say the driver of the car lost control and the vehicle fell into a stretch in Nayanjuli where rescue was difficult. As a result, there was a delay in retrieving the people trapped in the car. Bhattacharjee was rushed to Bardhaman Medical College, but was declared dead on arrival.
As news of his death spread, his Facebook wall was flooded with messages expressing grief on the untimely demise of a man who had popularised Bengali folk songs through not only his band Dohar but also in reality shows spread across Bengali news channels.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief at the passing away of the noted folk singer and folk music researcher. She said in a message: "I am deeply saddened over the untimely demise of singer Kalikaprasad Bhattacharya."
Others injured
Bhattacharjee and six other people — including the person driving the car and other members of Dohar — had been returning from a performance in the Birbhum district when the accident occured. Locals rushed to the spot after the car — which was travelling at significant speed along the highway — hit a culvert and fell into the river. They then called the police.
Together, the locals and the police extricated Kalikaprasad and his fellow passengers from the acar and rushed them to hospital, where Kalikaprasad was declared dead on arrival. The others are said to be in serious condition. How the driver lost control of the car is being determined. Mechanical failure is being suspected in the accident.


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City Received Grant from Keep America Beautiful and Partners with San Mateo County on Cigarette Litter Prevention Programs
About the Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grant
The Keep America Beautiful (KAB) campaign is comprised of, local governments, business improvement districts, downtown associations, parks and recreation areas, and other organizations dedicated to eradicating litter and beautifying communities are receiving grants. Since the establishment of the CLPP, communities in 49 states and the District of Columbia have implemented the program to reduce cigarette litter.
Recently, The City of Belmont's Public Works Department received a grant from Keep America Beautiful for the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program. The City will implement the program by raising awareness for cigarette butt litter prevention utilizing social media outlets, signage, and Public Works outreach events. Pocket ashtrays and portable auto ashtrays will also be given away during public events to encourage smokers to properly dispose of their cigarette butts. Additionally, Installation of cigarette butt receptacles were placed in designated areas and transitional points where high counts of butt litter are found.
City partners with San Mateo County on Cigarette Butt Litter Abatement Program
The City has also partnered with San Mateo County Water Pollution Prevention Program on the cigarette butt abatement initiative-pilot program. Staff from the City and San Mateo County started the cigarette butt assessment in the beginning of April. This assessment will be comprised of preliminary litter scans prior to receptacle and sign installation, a follow-up scan for program progress, and a final sustainability scan.
Assessment sites throughout Belmont have been chosen based on the high cigarette butt counts from on-land cleanups, creek cleanups, and the Visual On-Land Trash Assessment. Included in the program, the sites are broken down into the following categories: Receptacle only sites, Receptacle and sign sites, Sign only sites, and Control sites (assessment only). This information will provide how well the program is working in the different locations.
Find out more about what San Mateo County is doing to reduce cigarette butt litter by visiting the County's Cigarette Butt Litter Reduction Program.


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Sunday, 18 December 2011
New Brigade
Album: New Brigade
Release Date: 2/9/2011
Danish teenagers re- vitalise post- punk in fantastically realistic style
Last year Southend- On- Sea band These New Puritans took British post- punk on its most twisted, difficult and perhaps most creative route yet. As indicative as this was of virtuosity and imaginitive thinking, it more entirely re- interpreted the post- punk sound than harked back to it. In 2011 Iceage's debut "new brigade" seems the most likely candidate to set the bar for other releaes within its raw and scuzzy confines, not only because it's a wonderful set of songs, but it envisions the true attitude of the sound of bands such as DNA and "Pink Flag"- era Wire.
"White Rune" contains clattering, manic drums, sometimes devoid of structure whilst a messy yet clear- cut guitar riff spills over the top, showcasing the band's uglier side. However Iceage also have an impeccable sense of melody, another trait that can be aligned to their post- punk forebears. "Remember" has a rhythmically pounding drum rattle and a jarring, slightly scuzzy riff reminiscent of The Horrors' first album. Melody keeps rearing its head until it reaches its peak in closer "You're Blessed" which features easily the best riff on the album.
"New Brigade" is by no means a new sound, but that's what's so refreshing about it. By creating this album off the back of a no- bullshit mentality, a slew of great riffs and areas of experimentalism and melody to boot, Iceage have avoided the tricks and made a REAL post- punk record. In 2011, that's something that's hard to come by.
Download: 1) You're Blessed, 2) Remember, 3) Collapse
For Fans of: Crass, Wire, The Horrors
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Album: ISAM
Release Date: 20/4/2011
Former Brazillian Drum 'n' Bass forebearer creates too many illusions
Those of you familiar with Brazillian producer Amon Tobin's experimental D'n'B mixes in the '90s had better prepare to be alienated, because none of those influences or sounds are brought to the table on "ISAM". Forsaking song structure for a perplexing myriad of tinkles and electronic rushes, for its first half "ISAM" is actually very pretty and intricate, most notably on the hymnal clank of "Lost & Found." However its rear end descends into plinky- plonky delicateness which is harder to get your head around than the first half arguably was. "ISAM" is not one you're likely to remember.
Download: Lost & Found
For Fans Of: Actress, Patten
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Gloss Drop
Album: Gloss Drop
Release Date: 6/6/2011
Keeping their impeccable intricacies in tow, Battles put a friendlier and happier face on their music for what may be the feel good album of 2011
The departure of front man Tyundai Braxton halfway through the recording process of "Gloss Drop", New York veterans' Battles second album, was one that turned them into a more polarising band than ever before. Had the three musicians who make up Battles been any less experienced and the mountainous speculation that began to surface across the blogosphere about what "Gloss Drop" was going to sound like and the brutal weight of expectation may have crushed them. But having spent the best part of their musical careers in criminally underrated '90s bands, Battles certainly know how to react when they are faced with a challenge, a statement that is more than backed up by "Gloss Drop."
The band's 2007 debut "Mirrored" was one that marked them as kings of the experimental rock movement. Difficult, twisting, turning and inexplicably mathy, it marked Battles as one of the most unfathombaly talented bands operating, and it's a trait that raises it's beautiful head once again and comes to define "Gloss Drop", but in a friendlier and generally much happier and (whisper it) almost accessible way.
Opener "Africastle" starts off with throbbing electronics and reverberating guitar lines before exploding into a controlled but epic slice of shimmering euphoria. Right from the off there's absolutely no doubt here of the effort and heart poured into this record. The keyboards and guitars interlock in dizzying interplay, whilst John Stanier's 10- armed drumming powers through in relentlessly brilliant fashion, as it does throughout the record. "Futura" is glitchy and propelled by looped guitar and keyboard interplay, and sounds more stripped back than anything that the band have done done before, even if it is nevertheless a tuneful and percussive powerhouse.
The album's highlight however comes with the hyperactive and manic "Wall Street". It's a bulldozing testament to the talent which was never in doubt anyway on this on record. Stanier's manic drums speed along behind lightning- fast synths and bleeps that never let up the endearing tempo. Musical talent aside though, there's much more glory to be had here. Teaming up with Chilean DJ Matias Agyuayo on "Ice Cream" results in what may well be the feel- good song of the year with its grunts of "Uh, UH, oosh, URGH!" and bouncy ball of rhythmic pounding and a bubbley synth riff. Closer "Sundome", featuring Yamantake Eye of Japanese noise- mongers Boredoms is a wonderfully upbeat way to end an album.
"Gloss Drop" is not only an album that confirms that Battles are one of the most musically talented bands out there at the moment, but it's also a full- blown and upbeat showcase of the fact that they can push that talent in pretty much any direction they want and still make it all click and fall together in an amazing, colourful and creative mesh. By rights, this album should be your undoubted soundtrack to all your happy moments in 2011.
Download: 1) Wall Street, 2) Ice Cream (Featuring Matias Aguayo), 3) Futura
For fans of: Don Caballero, Holy Fuck
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
In Gnod We Trust
Artist: Gnod
Album: In Gnod We Trust
Release Date: 6/6/2011
Barely heard Manchester collective take their psycadelic sounds to brave, new heights
"In Gnod We Trust" must have a serious claim for longest two- track "album" ever recorded. The mammoth 20 minutes of first track "Tony's First Communion" build up pensively in an earthy and percussive rattle before climaxing on a masterful fusion of swirling, swivelling electronics and horns. The second track, "Vatican" trundles along in low- rumbling and similarly percussive style for 6 minutes before descending into a terrifying clash of horror- movie synths and microphone effect- tortured screams. Sure, "In Gnod We Trust" is a daunting task, but certainly not one you can fault for ingenuity, and one that becomes infinitely more rewarding with every listen.
Download: Tony's First Communion
For Fans of: White Hills, Eternal Tapestry
Album: In Gnod We Trust
Release Date: 6/6/2011
Barely heard Manchester collective take their psycadelic sounds to brave, new heights
"In Gnod We Trust" must have a serious claim for longest two- track "album" ever recorded. The mammoth 20 minutes of first track "Tony's First Communion" build up pensively in an earthy and percussive rattle before climaxing on a masterful fusion of swirling, swivelling electronics and horns. The second track, "Vatican" trundles along in low- rumbling and similarly percussive style for 6 minutes before descending into a terrifying clash of horror- movie synths and microphone effect- tortured screams. Sure, "In Gnod We Trust" is a daunting task, but certainly not one you can fault for ingenuity, and one that becomes infinitely more rewarding with every listen.
Download: Tony's First Communion
For Fans of: White Hills, Eternal Tapestry
Monday, 12 December 2011
Slave Ambient
Album: Slave Ambient
Release Date: 15/8/2011
An expansive an epic take on the psycadelic sounds that have come before them
The psycadelic mind has always been one of the most powerful and potent tools in music. From Syd Barret and Can all the way through to The Horrors' monumental third album "Skying" released earlier this year, drug- addled creative juices have always given way to some of the most creative and sonically visual releases in modern music.
The War On Drugs obviously take the vast majority of their influences from the past. "Slave Ambient", just like "Wagonwheel Blues" before it, reeks of Springsteen, a more epic Velvet Underground and Tom Petty. However this time around so well structured and so uniquely- tinged are the songs that it's fair to say TWOD put almost entirely their own, Bob Dylan- in- 2015 twist on a sound that is ultimately a sum of their influences.
"Brothers" sounds like Bob Dylan fronting Pavement with slightly more colourful ouvre with its clear- cut picking and relentlessly driving drums. "Your Love Is Calling My Name" is an epic 6- minute venture into a world of woozy guitar effects and a heavy sense of epicness in the endearingly grandiose synths. This same sense of sonic freedom is shared by album centre- piece "Come To the City", a propulsive '80s daytime rock masterpiece complete with soaring synths, pounding drums and reverberating guitars.
Whereas "Wagonwheel Blues" held most of its charm in its walls of haze and guitar fuzz, "Slave Ambient" is altogether a much more expansive and more profound listen. It's beautiful soundscapes, usually conjured by a conjunction of soaring and glistening synths and bristling guitar lines give it a sense of roving freedom that few have managed to capture since Bruce Springsteen's mid- 80s heyday. Next time you take a road trip for the summer, make sure "Slave Ambient" is your drivetime choice; you most certainly won't regret it.
Download: 1) Your Love Is Calling My Name, 2) Come To The City, 3) Brothers
For Fans Of: Kurt Vile, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Album: Days
Release Date: 14/10/2011
Real Estate with a stronger but just as charming sound
As much as Real Estate's self- titled debut was a slight gem to behold during summertime, it always hinted at potential rather than actually fulfilling it. As lush as the the shimmering "Suburban Dogs" and hazily charming "Fake Blues" were, everything seemed flimsy, like a band who knew exactly what they wanted to do but couldn't quite put their finger on what they needed to do to achieve the right sound. The band's second effort "Days" is both rather different and rather similar at the same time, and seemingly gets the balance between charming lo- fi haze and relative strength just right.
Opener "Easy" possesses the lo- fi, hazy charms and intricate and tuneful picking prevelant on the band's debut. However, it sounds much more potent. It sounds like the most restrained moments on The Stone Roses' self- titled debut, but has all the musical depths that those under- appreciated gems did. "Green Aisles" goes even further into maturity, both lyrically and musically. It's picking is reminiscent of The Smiths at their most macabre and morose, whilst the lyrics tell a hazy and somewhat mournful tale of stoner romance as front man Martin Courtney sings "All those wasted months/ all those English drugs...". The best moment however comes with "Out Of Tune", a glistening and beautiful piece of Deerhunter- esque guitar pop, with sparkling keyboards to back it up.
No one could ever claim that Real Estate are worthy of nomination for the originality awards, as most of their charms are recycled from their debut. However what's different this time is that "Days" is the record "Real Estate" should have been. It's built on the potential they conjured up previously, turned it into something bigger, and in doing so hinted at the even higher places this band could venture in the future. Who needs originality?
Download: 1) "Out Of Tune", 2) "Green Aisles", 3) "Easy"
For Fans Of: The Stone Roses, Pavement, The Smiths
Azari & III
Album: Azari & III
Release Date: 8/8/2011
Canadian House crew cover all aspects of the human mentality on debut full- length
In the world of the rave and free party scene, behind closed doors and drug- addled minds, there are much darker things at work. The blindness to moral values and the ability to just leave the rest of the world behind you can both be dangerous tools. Toronto house four- piece Azari & III recognize this all too well. As much as it is an album to dance like your life depends on it too, "Azari & III" is also a record concerned with appealing to the human conscience in general.
"Azari & III" is a record that not only manages to encompass all sides of the rave world, but also of life itself. Opener "Into The Night" shows the band at their most love- locked and sensual in a suggestive ode to love- making as coos of "I want you, I need you tonight" float over the stripped back but funky musical delivery. "Tunnel Vision" and "Indigo" both showcase the albums more dancey and, well, fun side. The former is a twisting re- interpretation of the mind- melting euphoria of free parties, whilst the latter is percussive fest of low- rumbling bass lines and squelching synths.
But there's also the dark- hearted side. "Reckless (With Your Love)" is a wonderfully crafted throwback to late '80s/ early- '90s house with its funky and crisp piano lines, but it presents itself as a warning against AIDS and a call to avoid throwing your love at just any stranger who walks through a club door.
It's not all as superb as the aforementioned tracks however. A selection of tracks, such as "Lost in Time" or the passive "Manhooker" would only cause confusion if played in a club because nobody would know HOW to dance to them. However, "Azari & III" is a record that has its messages at heart, and is going to stick by them. So next time you go to a club, as much as you may be planning to lose your mind, remember to hold onto a strand of conscience, because Azari & III won't be there to help you.
Download: 1) Tunnel Vision, 2) Reckless (With Your Love), 3) Manic
For Fans Of: Hercules & Love Affair, Tensnake
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Britain's Railway Policy: From Post-War Closures to the Policies of Today
Lord Faulkner of Worcester (who writes under the name Richard Faulkner) will be giving a talk titled "Britain's Railway Policy: From Post-War Closures to the Policies of Today" at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS on Saturday, 9th December 2017 commencing at 2pm.
Richard Faulkner is the co-author (along with Chris Austin) of 'Holding the Line: How Britain's Railways Were Saved' and 'Disconnected! Broken Links in Britain's Rail Policy'. The premise of the former is that the past is vital to understanding today's railway as the industry struggles to meet increasing demands, and that trimming at the margins remains a compelling argument for policy makers unaware of history. The second book looks at the contraction of the British railway network over a 50-year period and its subsequent development from the mid-1990s onwards. Lord Faulkner draws on many sources including cabinet papers, reports from whistle-blowers and, again, lessons that may be learned from the past.
The speaker is both critical and complimentary, where he sees each to be appropriate, in this fascinating and thought-provoking talk.
We are hoping that, whilst national policies and important events outside of the North of England need to be included, the talk will also include a more local focus – both during the talk itself and the questions from the floor which we look forward to.
This is a public lecture open to all. There is no charge and there is no need to book a place.
The talk has been arranged by the North West Group of the Railway and Canal Historical Society (http://www.rchs.org.uk). Please contact the NW Group Secretary, Roger Brice (tel: 01625 533959; email: firstname.lastname@example.com) or see the website for further information or questions.
Location of the Friends Meeting House
The Friends' Meeting House is located at 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS. Mount Street connects Peter Street with Albert Square and is immediately to the rear of the Central Library adjacent to the Town Hall. (The nearest Metrolink tram stop is St. Peter's Square in front of the main entrance to Central Library. Oxford Road and Deansgate railway stations are about about five minutes walk away. The nearest car parks are in Watson Street and Manchester Central (formerly GMEX) although it is recommended that visitors use public transport as Manchester becomes very busy on Saturdays before Christmas


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Sunset Marjan Park Sup Tour
45 € / 340 kn per person
Tour description
Get the best views of Split, islands and most popular beaches in Split.
Join us on our sunset stand up paddle tour around Marjan Park. You will learn about paddling techniques, history of the area and have the opportunity to enjoy swimming, snorkeling and cliff jumping in crystal clear Adriatic Sea. Finish your day with one of the most amazing sea adventures in Split. Jump on your SUP board and explore Split from the sea and enjoy the view of many sights the city is known for.
No matter if you have experience as a paddler or you're a beginner, with the help of the guides you will be gliding on the water, relaxing and having fun in no time. On this tour you will paddle and explore some of the most beautiful beaches in Split while taking a break for swimming, snorkeling, taking a lot of photos and even some cliff jumping.
Stand up paddle gives you a freedom to enjoy the beauty of Adriatic sea at your own pace and rhythm.
Additional info
Price per person: 45 € / 340 kn
Location: Marjan Forest Park
Duration: 3 h
Minimum number of pax: 2
Minimum age: 12; Please let us know if there will be the children on the tour as they must be accompanied by the adults
Dificulty: easy to moderate
Availability: 1.5. till 30.09. at 15:00 and 16:00 depending on the season ( 1.6. till 15.8. at 16:00 ) / this tour can be booked as private on request
Meeting point: Saint Francis church (Trg Franje Tuđmana 1) at the end of Riva Promenade 15 minutes before the start of the tour
What to bring: bring a towel, bathing suit, wet shoes, spare clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, refreshing drink (minimum 1,5 l), underwater camera
Price includes: Sup board, paddle, snorkel gear, life vest, security leash, licensed tour guide,education on safety and basics of paddling, waterproof bag, insurance, transfer from and to the meeting point, photos from the tour
Important info:
Not recommended for non swimmers and people with the back problem.
The operator has the right to cancel tours without previous notice in case of bad weather conditions.
All participants sign written waiver form before the start of the tour
Meeting point
In front of St. Francis church (Sveti Frane), west part of Riva promenade in Split.
Address: Trg Franje Tuđmana 1, Split
GPS coordinates: 43.50826, 16.43557


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Pet Taxi (great for seniors)
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Dog Walking Service (mobile & drop off)
Hours of Operation;
Wed, Thurs, Frid... 10:00am-Until the last pet leaves
Saturday-Tuesday.......... CLOSED.
Y.D.G. may be closed at certain times of the year on weekends for horse shows.
Pets whine to come to Y.D.D. when you pull up to the shop!
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nestled right in the middle of the Snohomish Historical District.
Snohomish is a beautiful, timeless town that you'll fall in love with if you've never been to this quaint little place before.
About You Dirty Dog
You Dirty Dog is a full service pet grooming salon and spa for your pet. We offer a variety of services from pet grooming, doggy day care, dog walking, pet delivery & taxi service, & more...
Why You Dirty Dog?
Y.D.D. is a cage FREE facility & your pet(s) to move around indoor & weather permitting-outdoor facility.
If they're not that sociable or unaltered (spay/neuter) and can't be with the rest of our population then we have a fully contained dog runs yet can still feel like they're a part of everything. (Must be current on Vaccines)
At You Dirty Dog we genuinely share the same love for people, dogs and all animals alike, we share expertise, experiences, and knowledge with clientele, & open to yours.
About YDD
Started the You Dirty Dog because they wanted a home feel and somewhere your pets are comfortable.
Too often our pets have bad experiences & can ruin the entire grooming experience forever.
This contributes to YDD in providing containment areas & a cage FREE environment. let them act naturally.
It's exciting that we have had the opportunity to bring new elements as well as more business in the Historic Snohomish.
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We have boarding options at another site please ask
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The Snohomish Farmers Market is famously referred to"The Dog Market".
There have even been Joey (small kangaroo) sightings
Every Thursday starting in May and ending in September is the Thursday Market up by the old library.
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The microgrid market is exploding in the Asia-Pacific region as countries including Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines try to increase power reliability. This trend will be highlighted at the upcoming Asian Utility Week large-scale expo, scheduled for May 24-25 at the Impact Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok. Asian … [Read more...]
Asian Utility Week to Highlight Growing Microgrid Market Opportunities
Islands and Microgrids
The traditional electrical grids deployed on remote islands and microgrids includes a single centralized diesel generating station with distribution lines connected to the rest of the island. This configuration is proving to be expensive and unsustainable. Progressive utilities across the World (with support from organizations such as the World … [Read more...]