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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
WASHINGTON STATE JURIED ART SHOW - November 17, 2011
$6,000 in cash awards, Juror: Kathleen Moles, Curator of Exhibitions at the Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) in La Conner, WA. Up to three entries, maximum dimension 8ft, for 2D, 3D and Photo/digital arts categories. Entry fee.
The CVG Show
Collective Visions Gallery
331 Pacific Ave
Bremerton WA 98311
The CVG Show
Collective Visions Gallery
331 Pacific Ave
Bremerton WA 98311
Friday, August 26, 2011
CALL FOR WAX-BASED ART - October 3, 2011
Wax-Inc. juried by Brian Allen, Director of Addison Gallery of American Art. Open to all artists - $1200 in cash prizes. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional entries should incorporate wax or the encaustic process. Exhibition dates are November 4 through December 21, 2011. Opening Reception Friday, November 4, 6-8pm. Entry fee.
Entry form OR send CD with up to 5 images to:
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road
Cohasset MA 02025
Entry form OR send CD with up to 5 images to:
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road
Cohasset MA 02025
Saturday, August 20, 2011
CREATIVE DIVERGENTS WINTER 2011 SHOWCASE - December 15, 2011
Now accepting submissions. All forms of creative works are encouraged - any media, subjects, and styles are welcome. Open to all ages, internationally. $1,000 (USD) award. Winning submission determined by creative vision, innovation, potential to engage an audience, presentation (i.e. quality of the images submitted), and overall impression. The top 25 submissions will be featured in a printed catalog. Entry fee.
Friday, August 19, 2011
LOS ANGELES THEATER HIRING TECHIES - October 1, 2011
24th Street Theatre is now hiring techies for our upcoming season of projects. We¹re looking for experienced techies who are proficient in the ETC express lighting system, who can serve as Board Op during performances, who know how to hang and focus lighting, etc. Stage manager experience is fantastic! We need tech people who are excellent communicators as we deal with many types of events and productions. Great gig for great techies.
Email resume and cover letter to:
Email resume and cover letter to:
CALL FOR CONFERENCE EXHIBITION SUBMISSIONS - October 10, 2011
Students and Individuals welcome to participate in a show happening at the National Art Educator's Regional Conference in Garden City, Kansas. Conference and Display will be from October 20 - October 22, 2011, with a workshop on Saturday morning Your artwork will be placed on tour following the completion of this conference and will be included in a final public art installation in 2014. Entry fee.
COLLEGE HEALTH BUILDING SEEKS PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - October 15, 2011
The College seeks to commission art works for the exterior and interior of the building. The majority of the funding will be allocated to purchasing the external art work. Interior art may be of different types: ceiling suspended, free standing, and wall mounted or hung. The art will resonate with the energy and vibrancy of the campus, educational mission of the College and the purposes of the building. COCC has six other permanent art installations on campus: Full Circle by Judy Speidel, Cascade Leaf by Robert Gherke, She Who Watches by Lillian Pitt, Alcove by Michael Boonstra, Angkor Wat II by Lee Kelly, and Landscape Elements by Betty Feves. Given the varied nature of the artworks on the COCC campus, ranging from traditional representations to abstract works there are no restrictions on artistic interpretation.
Email for details:
Email for details:
Thursday, August 18, 2011
CALL FOR FOOD-RELATED ART - October 1, 2011
For the upcoming issue, we are looking for visual art that relates to the theme "food," including photography. Please submit high resolution (300 dpi or better) image files, JPG or PDF preferred. cream city review uses an online submission system. You'll be asked for your e-mail and to create a password, then simply fill in your information and submit your work under "Food" visual art. No entry fee.
CALL FOR "BEAUTY COMES IN MANY FORMS" THEMED ART - November 30, 2011
What's your idea of beauty? It's all very subjective, isn't it? This is a juried competition where we'll choose the best artists and then ask those who attend the reception to vote on the best artists from those showing. All 2-dimensional artwork from all artists will be considered from: photography, painting, drawing, digital prints, fabric art, mosaics, illustrations, pastels, watercolors. Accepted entries will have a permanent link to their website. Entry fee.
Linus Galleries
545 S Raymond Av
Pasadena CA 91105
Linus Galleries
545 S Raymond Av
Pasadena CA 91105
CALL FOR RESCUED DOG PHOTOGRAPHY - November 5, 2011
Poignant photography of rescued dogs. This is the Rest in Show, because these animals are the best, whether they're purebred or mutts! These submissions must accompany a heartfelt story about the animal who is photographed as it will be posted next to the photograph - -break our hearts! If you need longer space to submit, let us know on the form and we'll email you to submit your story via email.) Photography only. Accepted entries will show next to Linnea Lenkus' rescued dogs. Accepted entries will have a permanent link to their website. Entry fee.
Linus Galleries
545 S Raymond Av
Pasadena CA 91105
Linus Galleries
545 S Raymond Av
Pasadena CA 91105
CALL FOR BLACK & WHITE ART - October 5, 2011
Black and White or Monotone artwork. All 2-dimensional artwork from all artists will be considered from: photography, painting, drawing, digital prints. Accepted entries will have a permanent link to their website. Entry fee.
Linus Galleries
545 S Raymond Av
Pasadena CA 91105
Linus Galleries
545 S Raymond Av
Pasadena CA 91105
CALL FOR EMERGING ARTISTS - October 19, 2011
Visual Overture Magazine is currently welcoming submissions for the upcoming Winter 2011 "Featured Emerging Artists" juried exhibition-in-print which will display the work of 7 artists – each receiving two pages in the magazine showcasing their art, a short artist interview, and juror notes. Additional artists may be selected for smaller features. This publication opportunity gives artists the direct connection to hundreds of galleries, curators, and collectors who are all searching for the newest in all media of visual art. Entry fee.
Details and application:
Details and application:
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
VSA TEXAS CALL FOR PROPOSALS - October 10, 2011
VSA Texas is currently accepting proposals by artists with disabilities living in the state of Texas for exhibition at Access Gallery during the 2012 exhibition cycle. Proposals for solo and group shows are being accepted. Exhibitions are usually on display for 6 weeks and have a public opening reception.
April Sullivan
April Sullivan
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC ART PROGRAM ARTIST REGISTRY - October 1, 2011
With several Percent for Art opportunities on the horizon, Philadelphia's Public Art Program invites artists to submit an application with the Public Art Artist Registry. The registry allows artists to participate in all selection processes by maintaining a record of their work that will be consulted by Public Art staff, panelists, architects, and City agencies as public art opportunities become available. The registry is open to all professional artists. There are no residency requirements for the registry, although some opportunities will be limited to the greater Philadelphia region.
VSA TEXAS 3rd ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SHOW - October 4, 2011
VSA Texas invites all artists with disabilities living in Texas to submit artwork to this exhibition. There is no entry fee and 2D and 3d works in all media are eligible, including CDs, literary works, visual art, and crafts. This is a holiday show so we are looking for smaller gift items or pieces with a range of prices for shoppers.
Contact for an entry form:
April Sullivan
Contact for an entry form:
April Sullivan
Monday, August 15, 2011
OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS - October 15, 2011
Open to all mediums, styles, content and discipline. All 3D and 2D visual art will be accepted, except no moving images will be accepted for this show. Paintings, photography, digital and computer media, fiber, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and as well as abstract, surreal, fantasy, traditional, collage artists are encouraged to submit. Entry fee.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
ANNUAL JURIED NEW WORK EXHIBITION - October 14, 2011
Open to visual artists of all mediums currently living and working in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Applicants may not be closely affiliated with CAF or have participated in a past CFE exhibition. Three to six artists will be selected by a panel of jurors made up of artists and art professionals to exhibit new work in a group exhibition held at CAF in 2012. Entry fee.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
INTERNATIONAL ART PRIZE - November 11, 2011
Arte Laguna and the Italian cultural association MoCA (Modern Contemporary Art) presents the 6th International Arte Laguna Prize 2011, dedicated to visual artists worldwide. The Prize is aimed at supporting emerging and already well-known artists, giving them the possibility to show their artworks in high quality expositive settings around the World. No age limits are required. There are 5 sections: painting, sculpture, photographic art, video art and performance, virtual art. Entry fee.
ARTIST RETREAT/RESIDENCY - October 1, 2011
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Arts Retreat is currently accepting applications for January - June 2012 residencies. The Arts Retreat program offers self-funded 2-6 week private retreats for selected emerging artists in all disciplines. A small house and studio access are provided, along with dedicated time for creative development and exploration in our rural Minnesota setting. Applications can be found online and must be submitted by October 1, 2011 to be considered for retreats during Jan-Jun 2012. No entry fee.
SCRIPTAPALOOZA TELEVISION WRITING COMPETITION - October 1, 2011
Hey all you TV writers, this is your chance to change the way you watch TV! Accepting pilots, sitcoms, one hour dramas and reality shows. Scriptapalooza TV has seen major success in their 12 years: 2 writers won Emmys, Andrew Colville wins WGA award, Finalist writes for Comedy Central, numerous writers have gotten agents, managers and meetings. Entry fee.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
7th ANNUAL WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS FESTIVAL - October 16, 2011
April 14 & 15, 2012. This is a juried show of 200 national and regional artists who sell their original creations along a landscaped pathway beside the beautiful waterway in the Woodlands, Texas. Proceeds from the festival benefit our local charity partners involved in bringing fine art experiences to the community, as well as providing scholarships to young aspiring artists. Entry fee.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
CALL TO ARTISTS/CURATORS FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS - October 15, 2011
National and international artists working in all mediums including, but not limited to, video and film, new media, installation, painting and social practices, and curators are encourage to submit exhibition proposals. Current students are not eligible. Proposed work must have been created within the last three years. Selected artists/curators will receive an exhibition at 1708 Gallery and an honorarium. No entry fee.
Erika Koch
1708 Gallery Inc
319 W Broad St/PO Box 12520
Richmond VA 23241
Erika Koch
1708 Gallery Inc
319 W Broad St/PO Box 12520
Richmond VA 23241
Monday, August 08, 2011
LITERARY MAGAZINE SEEKS BLACK & WHITE ART - October 1, 2011
Please send at least thirty pieces of artwork in the form of slides, print copies, or high-resolution .jpg files (to fit 8".10" space, min. 72ppi, max. 300ppi). Do not send original artwork. Art submissions cannot be considered for publication without enough artwork to fill Oyez Review's eight-page portfolio and front and back covers.
Submit via mail or email:
Attn: Janet Wondra
Oyez Review
Department of Literature & Languages
Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Av
Chicago IL 60605
Submit via mail or email:
Attn: Janet Wondra
Oyez Review
Department of Literature & Languages
Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Av
Chicago IL 60605
CALL FOR WRITING WITH KEATS THEME - November 30, 2011
An open, annual call for writings inspired by the Keats' quote: "Some say that the world is a vale of tears, I say it is a place of soul making." The Soul-Making Literary Competition in its 16th year gives cash prizes for Poetry, Short Story, Memoir Vignette, Prose Poem, Flash Fiction, Novel Excerpt, Intercultural Essay, Literary Nonfiction, Young Adult Poetry and Young Adult Prose categories.
COLLEGE GALLERY SEEKS EXHIBITION PROPOSALS - December 1, 2011
Two galleries, one for the exhibition of all media, including electronic and installation work; the other is for exhibiting photographs and prints. Exhibits are scheduled on a four to six week rotation. The artist is responsible for expenses and insurance while artwork is being transported to the gallery. Send a CD containing 10 jpg images; an identifying list with titles, sizes, and media; a resume; and artist statement.
C. Pat McClelland
Gallery Coordinator
Sinclair Community College
444 West Third St
Dayton OH 45402-1460
C. Pat McClelland
Gallery Coordinator
Sinclair Community College
444 West Third St
Dayton OH 45402-1460
Sunday, August 07, 2011
GRANTS FOR FILM, RADIO AND NEW MEDIA - October 3, 2011
This is a competitive grant program of the California Council for the Humanities. CDP supports the research and development, production, and public engagement stages of film, radio, and interactive new media projects that document the California experience and explore issues of significance to Californians. Eligible projects may apply for film or radio production funding up to $50,000, new media production funding up to $20,000, or research and development funding up to $7,000.
Saturday, August 06, 2011
17th ANNUAL GATEWAY TO THE ROCKIES ART EXHIBIT & SALE - October 1, 2011
This is an internationally, open, juried competition. Two-dimensional miniatures, two dimensional large works and photography will be considered. The exhibit will be held November 15-December 17, 2011 in the Aurora History Museum, Aurora, CO. Cash prizes will be awarded. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the City of Aurora Cultural Services Division and Aurora Artists Guild. Entry fee.
Joan Peterson
Joan Peterson
DARTH VADER HELMET ART CONTEST - October 1, 2011
25 artists will be selected to create an original piece of art featuring an authentic Darth Vader helmet replica, which we will provide. There will be three cash winners and all who are selected to participate will also receive $150 credit. After the winners are chosen, the helmets will be auctioned off to benefit two charities: The Midwest Art Catalyst and The Miracle League of North Mankato. This project will be a great way for artists to receive credit for their work online. No entry fee.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
CALL FOR DIGITAL ART BY FOREIGN-BORN ARTISTS - October 21, 2011
Accepting submissions of work created by foreign-born artists living permanently in the United States, using computer-based and new media technologies, to be featured in a new digital art space created for this program–the dARTboard--premiering in January 2012. The applicant chosen to exhibit work on Vilcek.org will also receive an Artist's Honorarium of $5,000. No entry fee.
Anne Schruth
Vilcek Foundation
Anne Schruth
Vilcek Foundation
ROME PRIZE FELLOWSHIPS - November 15, 2011
The American Academy in Rome invites applications for the Rome Prize competition. One of the leading overseas centers for independent study and advanced research in the arts and the humanities, the Academy offers up to thirty fellowships for periods ranging from six months to two years. Rome Prize winners reside at the Academy's eleven-acre center in Rome and receive room and board, a study or studio, and a stipend. Stipends for six-month fellowships are $14,000 and stipends for eleven-month fellowships are $26,000.
Attn: Programs
American Academy in Rome
7 East 60 St
New York NY 10022
Attn: Programs
American Academy in Rome
7 East 60 St
New York NY 10022
INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION - November 2, 2011
Open to artists over 18 years of age. Art work may be in any two or three dimensional media and must be original works of art by the artist submitting the entry. Works requiring electrical outlets (e.g. video, neon, sound) are not eligible. Entry fee.
NATIONAL FINE CRAFTS JURIED EXHIBITION - October 21, 2011
Fine crafts 2-D and 3-D all media national juried exhibit for December 2011-January 2012. Theme "Fine Crafts". Cash awards. Entry fee: $25/1st, $5/each add'l; FCCA Members $15/1st, $5/each add'l.
Send SASE or download prospectus/questions:
813 Sophia St
Fredericksburg VA 22401
Send SASE or download prospectus/questions:
813 Sophia St
Fredericksburg VA 22401
CALL FOR "FOCUS ON COLOR" ART - September 23, 2011
2-D and 3-D all media national juried exhibit for November 2011. Theme "Focus on Color". Cash awards. Entry fee: $25/1st, $5/each add'l; FCCA members $15/1st, $5/each add'l.
Send SASE or download prospectus/questions:
813 Sophia St
Fredericksburg VA 22401
Send SASE or download prospectus/questions:
813 Sophia St
Fredericksburg VA 22401
NATIONAL PUMPKIN POSTER CONTEST - September 19, 2011
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Seeks Entries for Poster Contest. First Prize $1000 (one) - Second Prize - $500 (one) - Third Prizes - $250 (two), "The Peoples Choice" - $250 (one) - Creativity $100 (one). Entries must be submitted electronically: Artwork files are to be vector based and submitted in both EPS and PDF formats, in CMYK. Artwork must be original and not copied.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
ART BASEL/MIAMI EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY - September 12, 2011
Passport Projects announces an open call for artists to submit their artwork for consideration for the Pavilion in Miami FL. Passport Project will present five artists from the submission process at a preview exhibition to take place at Submergedart gallery during Open Doors in October of 2011. These artistswill be shown with featured artists selected by the Passport Projects curatorial team. Two artists will then be selected as finalists by a jury of independent judges in the arts industry to participate in the Pavilion exhibition at Art Miami Basel 2012. Entry fee.
NATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - October 19, 2011
The show will be designed around three themes: Our Land/Our World; Our People: Narrative/Portrait; Conceptual/Abstract. Open to all photographic media. There are no size limitations for entries. Please include specific dimensions with your images for review by the jurors. Bedford Gallery reserves the right not to accept exceptionally large or cumbersome pieces. Work must be framed (when applicable) and ready to hang (wire, d-rings or cleat). Acrylic glazing only; NO GLASS. $2,500 in cash, plus prize awards to be selected by jurors. Entry fee.
INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION IN THE PHILIPPINES - November 30, 2011
"Exposition de Pinas"The Museum of the people of Davao City will be hosting an International Art Exhibition event with the initiatives of Artist Victor Espinosa. This is your chance to be featured in one of the country's premier Museum and exhibition venue in Southern Philippines. Entry fee.
Details/Submit images:
Details/Submit images:
INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ART EXHIBITION IN GERMANY - January 1, 2012
Open Call to all visual art media for the international exhibition NordArt 2012 in Germany. NordArt is one of Northern Europe largest annual contemporary art exhibitions. The exhibition in summer 2011 displayed the work of 250 artists from 55 countries. No entry fee or Gallery commission; the artist is responsible for transportation.
Application form:
Application form:
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
ALTERNATIVE VISIONS OF FASHION & GLAMOUR - September 23, 2011
Garland and Ford Gallery, a new professional online photography gallery, is seeking submissions of photographic images in digital form for the inaugural show in October 2011, titled: "Glitter & Danger: Alternatives in Fashion & Glamour Photography." Show alongside such artists as Marilyn Minter, Helmut Newton etc. Amateur & professionals alike can submit work, film-based or digital. International submissions welcome. Image must be a JPEG at a max width of 940 pixels @72ppi. Submit $25 fee for 2 images then upload JPEGs via email address below.
PROJEKT30 ONLINE GALLERY FREE TRIAL - September 1, 2011
Projekt30 is an upmarket web-hosting service and distinguished online gallery. Join, and not only will you receive a professional-level website, but you can also showcase your artwork in our publicly juried exhibitions. Results are sent to our extensive list of galleries, collectors, and patrons —so your art is broadcast to markets you would not even know exist otherwise. Since 2003, we've hosted the websites of more than 2,500 artists, conducted over 100 shows, and facilitated the sale of tens of thousands of artworks.
For a FREE trial go to:
For a FREE trial go to:
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION - October 10, 2011
Fresh Voices is now accepting entries: Screenplays, Teleplays & Short Scripts. Win over $15,000 cash & prizes including a management contract and unrivaled industry promotion to agents, managers and producers. In addition, the competition offers winners career consultation, script development packages, screenwriting software and subscriptions to industry leading websites, magazines, tracking boards and databases. All the tools, guidance and opportunity you need to launch your career. Entry fee.
ARTS IN HEALTH CONFERENCE: CALL FOR PAPERS - September 16, 2011
The Society for the Arts in Healthcare is now accepting abstracts for presentations at our 23rd annual international conference, Arts & Health: A Global View. The conference, one of the foremost learning and networking opportunities in the arts in health field, will be held in Detroit, Michigan, USA, May 2nd through 5th, 2012. Presentations will be accepted in several areas, including: Practice, Healthcare Environments, Research and Evaluation, and Experiential Workshops.
Monday, August 01, 2011
CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - September 12, 2011
The Sprout Fund seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create a signature work of permanent public art on the façade of a building in a prominent Downtown Pittsburgh location. Artists must be a current or former Pittsburgh area residents or able to demonstrate a relationship with the city. Work in a variety of media and forms will be considered. 3-5 artists or artist-led teams will be invited to submit design proposals. Budget: $100,000.
SMALL WONDERS NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION - September 21, 2011
2D and 3D original artwork, 2D work can not exceed 11" and 3D work can not exceed 7" in any one direction. All media considered.
Juror: Georgia Deal, Professor and Printmaking Dept Chair at Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington DC. Cash Awards: $1500, inclusive of a $500 Caruso Award for Painting to MFA members only. Selected artwork will be displayed at MFA Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401 from Dec 1-28, 2011. Entry fee.
Juror: Georgia Deal, Professor and Printmaking Dept Chair at Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington DC. Cash Awards: $1500, inclusive of a $500 Caruso Award for Painting to MFA members only. Selected artwork will be displayed at MFA Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401 from Dec 1-28, 2011. Entry fee.
INTERNATIONAL REPURPOSE/RECYCLE URBAN OBJECT COMPETITION - September 5, 2011
To encourage and celebrate resourcefulness in the city, EXCHANGE RADICAL MOMENTS! Live Art Festival is awarding a prize for the most innovative re-use of an urban object or area for a new purpose. From telephone boxes being re-used as tree planters to street signs being used as musical instruments , the urban landscape is no longer the end of a creative process, but the beginning. The city has become source material and urban residents around the world are finding new uses for the existing infrastructure of their city. 500 Euro prize.
CALL FOR SITE SPECIFIC SCULPTURE DESIGNS - October 16, 2011
Sculpture Commission Competition: Call for Artists, College Station, TX. Texas A&M University is seeking U.S. artists or artist teams to create a major site specific suspended sculpture installation for its newly renovated Memorial Student Center. Commission award is $350,000.
Click HERE to view the PREMIUM Art Deadlines List.


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It was not hard to harbor a bit of trepidation prior to the release of Heather Maloney's third record, simply titled Heather Maloney. It was first on a label, Northampton's Signature Sounds, home of artists such as Josh Ritter, Peter Mulvey, and Erin McKeown; would that mean a turn towards more straight folk, rather than the wonderfully eclectic mixed bag of her earlier music? And of course, it was the follow-up to her absolutely sensational 2011 album Time and Pocket Change, which is a tough act for anyone to follow. Somehow, however, Heather Maloney manages to beat its predecessor at its own game. All of the artistry, flawless musicianship, and playfulness of Time and Pocket Change is here, only it sounds more polished, and she adds a level of introspection missing from her previous records (which were so good you didn't notice it was missing).
The amazingly catchy "Great Imposter" kicks off the album, a toe-tapping good time with a funky bass riff and banjo. The great, upbeat vibe continues on "Hey Broken," which starts a capella before drums and piano join in on the fun. Maloney's versatility then begins to shine on "Fire For You," a wonderful acoustic jazz number that illustrates her chameleon-like voice.
Let's talk about that voice for a second – without a voice like Maloney's, the wonderful variation in the music might not work. The slow, jazzy "Fire For You" is as different in tone and vibe from a wonderful upbeat folk number like "Flutter" as it is from the Regina Spektor-esque "Grace," which begins with a singing of "Amazing Grace" by the Young At Heart Chorus, a choral group whose minimum age is 73. In the hands of the wrong artist it could all come off as gimmicky, but with Maloney (and help from musician/producer Ken Maiuri) it works perfectly. A stomping, country rocker like "Iron Bull" is followed by "Turn Yourself Around," which fools you into thinking it's a sweet little mandolin-laced number before it slowly builds and blossoms. Rather than the twists and turns catching you off-guard, they feel a great ride in a late model car, and you want to keep the ride going.
The highlight of the record is one of its quietest, and one of the most personal that Maloney has yet written. "Dirt and Stardust" is damn near a perfect song, a wonderful acoustic personal exposition about love and death that sounds like it was written by someone twice Maloney's age. "I don't want colors that don't fade away / and petals open to the sun and then they wilt when they're all done / so please don't put silk flowers on my grave," she sings over a gradually building drum and electric guitar backing in which her voice gets increasingly stronger. "Dirt and Stardust" is one of those songs that we'll be seeing street musicians and famous folkies singing in the future – we can only hope they'll introduce it by saying "here's one everyone knows" rather than "here's someone who more people should know about." If her career continues its current trajectory, it will most certainly be the latter.


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Oh My My Malta
Computers glitch and humans do, too. I definitely had a human glitch- sorry if you received this post Monday morning via email. I accidentally published it half-written, haha... oops.
I went to Malta for three days and the impossible happened... Malta became my second favorite country I've ever visited of all time. What!!!?? I'm just sitting here in shock wondering how.
Our first night in Malta was horrifically hilarious. Well, hilarious now. One of those "I'm-going-to-light-myself-on-fire-and-torch-the-world" kind of things in the moment. Part of me knows better than to go and get all rilled up about this again. The other half of me is already like 3 lines into the story.
So Madison and I are sitting on our Ryanair flight in Dublin ready to take off, right? Here I am, completely unassuming, thinking the height of my annoyance was the flight attendant's gentle reminder to take out my earbuds for the safety demonstration. Sitting on the row across from us, there were two very Northern Irish women. It was their girl's trip (they made a point to inform the entire aircraft), and boy, were they the rowdiest and loudest bunch of middle aged women I have ever encountered.
I should have been suspicious about these delightful passengers at our gate when they were pounding alcoholic beverages. If not then, then definitely by their shouting and hollering on the jetbridge. But no, I was entirely oblivious to our co-passengers from hell until we were 10 minutes into the flight and our lovely subjects were dancing in the middle of the aisle.
At first, it was a hoot. The minute they started dancing on the flight attendants and the beverage carts, I was out. They lost the rest of their audience once they started dancing on the other passengers trying to go to the bathroom. It got so bad, the flight attendants had to permanently turn on the fasten seatbelt sign. When that didn't seem to work, the beyond perturbed flight crew phoned down to land for intervention. Needless to say, I was ready to personally eject myself from the aircraft.
Somehow we got through the flight and eventually made it to our taxi driver. Finding him went smoothly as can be; things took a downhill turn as we drove off because (big surprise, bad luck Sydney) my seatbelt wouldn't fasten. See, normally this wouldn't be a HUGE issue. Our driver was safe, Maltese roads were safe, and I was so tense with anger that I could have been my own seatbelt. You know how the "fasten seatbelt" light beeps at you for unbuckled passengers riding shotgun? Well, in Malta, it beeps for everyone who is unbuckled- and incessantly, too.
At first our driver was like, "hey, maybe buckle that?", to which I was like, "bro, I think maybe your seatbelt is broken?". I shifted to the seat next to me in hopes of ending the dreadful beeping... and wound up unbuckling Madison's seatbelt on accident. At that point, we had an orchestra of out-of-synch and furious beeping, to which our helpless driver turned his stereo all the way up. Poor dude.
If you think the series of unfortunate events ends here, hold on to your hats because BOY, IT GETS BETTER.
By the time we arrived to the hostel, the front desk was closed. Madison and I had to follow very precise directions to let ourselves into the hostel, locate our room keys, and navigate the way to our room with our big bags. No sooner did Madison and I walk into our room than did an old German man shoot straight up in Madison's bed, "Ladies, is there a problem?"
Well, yeah? You're like... in my friend's bed?
I can't make this up.
I wanted to drop kick all of Malta across the Mediterranean. Come to find out, this sweet German man missed the instructions on how to check in and locate his room after-hours. Instead, he just asked around our hostel for anyone that had an empty bed in their room. One of our other two roommates offered up mine and Madison's beds without knowing we were coming in later that night. Of course, the roommate who offered our beds up was out on the town, so the altercation woke up our innocent roommate, another German guy, who came to our rescue.
After a bit of back and forth, we wound up helping the bed intruder find his proper bed and carry his stuff into his assigned room. We also lugged his bedding from Madison's bed and brought back the clean bedding from his unused bed. Just as we finally climbed in bed and curled up, we hear this rabid banging on the doors downstairs. That continued for five minutes until someone went down to open it. Turns out, the gal who went to open the door had ulterior motives- she had a lover to yell at for god knows why. The screaming was in amplified Italian- the hostel echoed everything dramatically for guests' listening pleasure- I couldn't make out anything that was said except the very English f-bomb that was dropped every other word.
Everyone in my hostel room was stunned to silence. Finally, I rolled over-
"For Christ's sake, jEsus!"
After a bonus round of bathroom wailing from the girl, we laughed off our misery. Fun fact, her bathroom of choice was directly under our bedroom and was almost definitely rigged with a microphone. Eventually the chaos ended for the night, and Madison and I finally made it to bed around 3 am.
It's a miracle I stayed in Malta long enough to like it.
The next morning, we awoke to the most wonderful and apologetic hostel staff. We asked for recommendations for lunch (sue us, we slept in late), and they directed us to the Sliema waterfront area. We walked out in short sleeves (quite the change from being bundled up in Ireland!) and basked in the glorious Mediterranean climate.
Geographically, Malta is an island and is nestled just under Sicily and catty corner to Tunisia. It's just under 130 miles in area, making it one of the world's smallest and most densely populated countries. I got to talking at length with a cab driver (typical me things) and learned that while Malta's official population is about half a million, it houses an innumerable amount of African refugees who stop there on their way to mainland Europe.
Culturally, Malta is pure magic. I think if I had to boil it down, that's why I'm so in love with this tiny island. Malta is this beautiful hybrid of Middle Eastern, European and something intangibly Maltese. It's truly unlike any place in the world- it takes you do a different time; a different mindset.
I'm fully intending on publishing a guide to Malta, and although I'll give detailed recommendations and tips there, I'll go ahead and say our decision to stay in Sliema was spot on. As we quickly realized, Sliema is central to the rest of the island. After we polished off our lunches, we went down to the waterfront and forked out two whole euros for a round-trip ferry ride to Valletta.
Valletta was hands down my favorite part of all of Malta, and I guess I made that pretty obvious because Madison joked that my reaction to Valletta was her favorite part of Malta.
Before the ferry even docked, I was taking in the majestic and very historic cityscape. Pictures do it better justice, but the streets were lined with beautiful and colorful window boxes. The steep neighborhoods had sidewalks made of steps and very crammed one-way streets. You'll definitely notice the burn in your bum when you're walking around Valletta, but the incredible buildings are the perfect distraction.
We followed the signs posted along the roads to the Valletta city center. Apparently Madison and I chose a wonderful time to frolic around Malta because there was an international craft show being held in the streets of Valletta while we were there. We wasted no time exploring booths, and within minutes, my manic ability to shop took over. I wound up buying the most beautiful handcrafted silver ring and would have bought more if I had more fingers, haha.
We continued roaming around the city- somehow we exited Valletta (I'm still confused how we managed this?), so we admired the city from it's official entrance, and then reentered. We were much more successful in our aimless wondering the second go around, as we found ourselves in Valletta's ever-famous Upper Gardens. The garden grounds are pristine and decorated to perfection. The views of the Three Cities and the cruise docks are unparalleled from here, too. When I think of the most enchanting places I've discovered traveling, Valletta's Upper Gardens definitely make the list.
Pumped up on Maltese culture, we followed the gardens with a local beer at Botega Beer Garden. I would have been happy drinking beer outside and people watching all day long, but alas, we had a lot of Valletta to see.
Without a real plan for Valletta, we wondered up and down the ultra steep streets, going in any stores that caught our attention. I wore my camera like a necklace and took more pictures than I know what to do with. Eventually, our roaming took us to the Lower Gardens, which I found to be underwhelming in comparison to the Upper Gardens. On the way back, I stopped in a bakery in search of something local to satisfy my sweet tooth. I wound up picking up a pastry ring, and well, my reaction says it all.
The next morning, we got up pretty early. During our first day in Malta, we bought hop-on hop-off bus tickets, but decided to wait to use them on our second day when we could get an early start. The first bus left at 9:30, so in typical me fashion, we were grabbing coffee and pastries at 9:20 and eating them on the run. Our makeshift breakfast that morning was from Pastry Park, which ended up being one of our go-to places during our stay. I can't recommend their coffee and pastries enough- we made many stops in our three days! The picture I have from here was from our first day- when we actually sat down like functioning humans.
Madison and I were overly optimistic about Malta's weather and damn near froze on the open air tour bus. Granted, we chose to sit up top, so we could have been warmer if we wanted. Either way, the views made the cold worth it. Typically, I avoid tour buses, as they're total tourist traps. But, when I was doing my research on Malta, I kept reading over and over how much people suggested using tour buses as transportation across the island. And I can't say they lead us astray- I saw more of Malta in three days through this dang tourist bus than I could have dreamed of seeing otherwise. Plus, the photo-opps from the top are unrivaled.
Our first stop that morning was Mdina. Mdina is an ancient fortified city in Malta, and is just bubbling with culture. For all you Game of Thrones fans- Mdina is where like, half of the show was filmed. Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating, but you wouldn't know by the way Madison and I were geeking out.
Even tinier than Valletta, Mdina is doable in an hour or two. Almost a rite of passage at this point, Madison and I did our customary aimless wondering until we stumbled upon Fontanella's Tea Garden. We seated ourselves on the upstairs balcony that overlooked the countryside and ordered cake and coffee. My carrot cake was immaculate, though I can't say I've ever met a carrot cake I didn't like. Definitely stop at Fontanella's Tea Garden if you make it to Mdina.
There's a ton of beautiful photo opps in Mdina. There's also a stunning church, which we just casually happened to see an archbishop or something be escorted to (which is quite the feat- it can't be easy getting a caravan of cars through the tiny Mdina streets). Oh, and we also had the great pleasure of thinking we were under bomb attack with a spontaneous midday Mdina firework show. Ah, the simple joys.
Exiting the gates of Mdina, we waited thirty minutes for the next bus to Rabat, and kicked ourselves when we realized Rabat was a 5 minute walk from Mdina. Whoops.
Rabat was quite the treat. Our bus dropped us off at the outskirts of the little city and we quickly worked our way to the heart. Our trip to Malta proved to be the perfect timing yet again- Rabat had transformed into a wonderland. The streets were decorated with whimsical floral lightposts and there were grandiose archways set up every few buildings. Every ounce of my being felt like I had transported to Disney World. We later found out that the townspeople took turns volunteering to decorate for Passover, and we just so happened to visit Rabat right as the last of the extensive transformation was completed. Honestly, we were sort of disappointed that Rabat wasn't a permanent Disney-esque city, but hey, what a cool experience.
Rabat is famous for its catacombs. While Madison and I opted to forgo the experience in the name of frugal traveling, we did admire a few from afar. If this is something you're interested in, there's no shortage of them here. Rabat also seemed like a foodie's dream. Had we not been rushed to catch the last bus, we would have eaten our hearts out in Rabat. I can't tell you how many delicious smelling restaurants we passed, many of them with rooftop balconies. There was a pastizzi place in particular that I would have loved to try right by our bus stop- judging by the crowds and the 4 item menu, it was definitely a hit with the locals.
We rode the hop-on hop-off bus back to Sliema, passing through a multitude of new cities. There were a handful of places that I would have liked to have explored in a little more depth, but the tour from the bus sufficed for the time being. The city next to Sliema, St. Julians, was one of those places. After we debarked our bus at the Sliema Waterfront stop, we grabbed dinner at a nearby restaurant, Giorgios. I don't like cheese, but I thought the ravioli at Gorgios was to die for- it's made of fresh homemade pasta, local maltese ricotta, fresh tomato sauce and honestly probably crack because wow, I inhaled all of it.
Here's the thing about Maltese food- it's so fresh. Like mind blowing fresh. Fun fact: Malta has a self-sufficient agriculture industry, which means all of their fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats and so on are local and freshly harvested. I don't think I ate a bad meal in Matla- the ingredients were so amazing, it would have been impossible. I would also definitely recommend sampling traditional Maltese foods. While many of them were not vegetarian friendly, I can speak on behalf of all the ones that were and hot dang, they were good. I will definitely point you in the direction of the mouthwatering Maltese food I tried (so all of it!!?) in the Malta Guide I'm planning on publishing, so stay tuned for that.
After dinner, we ran back to the hostel to put on a fluffy jacket- we never quite dethawed from our bus rid- and made the twenty minute trek over to St. Julians. The walk was through neighborhoods, so obviously I was thriving immersing myself in local life. Our end goal in St. Julians was Dulce Pastesi, a coffee an dessert place. Travel with me and I'll be sure you gain insights on local food, as well as a few pounds ha! The pastries and coffee here were no comparison to Pastry Park, but the abundance of outlets and free wifi were nothing to complain about.
Part two of my Maltese adventure will be published soon. As soon as that's out, I'll get to work compiling guides for both Ireland and Malta. So stay tuned- we have a busy April lined up here.
PS- Both my Ireland and Malta photo galleries have been updated! Check out the hyperlinks to see more picture goodness.


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September's meeting of the Poetry Appreciation Group at Garstang Arts Centre is led by Liz Hewison and is entitled 'Women.'
Poems can be about women or written by women.
Visitors are always welcome, you can just sit and listen or join in if you wish.
The meeting is on September 24, between 2pm and 4pm.


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Lucid perspectives on how and why the United States criminal justice system often victimizes black males.
A professor at American University's Washington College of Law, Davis (Arbitrary Justice: The Power of the American Prosecutor, 2007, etc.) used her platform to pull together this collection of essays from a variety of scholars and writers. Providing useful context, the editor points out that black males have never fared well when confronted by police and prosecutors across the U.S. For a couple of centuries, in fact, black men could rarely convince white authorities of the breadth and depth of the injustices. In recent decades, new technology, including smartphones and body cameras, combined with the sounding board of social media have removed doubt about the credibility of many victims. In the introduction, Davis invokes the names of numerous dead black males, placing special emphasis on the killing of Trayvon Martin five years ago by George Zimmerman. While soliciting the essays, Davis offered an expanded definition of the word "policing," showing how much of the foundation of policing black males rests on racial profiling by law enforcement. In her powerful essay, law professor Renée McDonald Hutchins explains what the law does and does not say about racial profiling, how police agency policies are drafted in light of the law, and how the on-the-street practices of racial profiling sometimes violate both the letter and spirit of laws and policies. While many of the essays focus on the police, Davis focuses on her specialty, prosecutors, and how their untrammeled authority is a major part of the problems within the criminal justice system. While the essays lean toward narrating the problems rather than proposing comprehensive solutions, the final essay links multigenerational poverty of black males with violence and an absurd level of incarceration. Other contributors include Bryan Stevenson, Sherrilyn Ifill, and Marc Mauer.
An absorbing anthology, scholarly yet approachable.


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Mens Rings – Make an exciting style
Some time ago, every guy had their own ring and it could be an recognition to obtain one from your father as a treasure. It was an excellent loved ones tradition which has been lost throughout the many years. Today the mens rings are only elegant jewellery things and nothing much more. Reinstating exactly the same traditions is tough with out a great basis for it. Nonetheless, accurate men from all over the entire world continue to be keeping their own fathers' bands close at hand and are also incorporating new ones towards the selection. It is not an excellent thing to use exactly the same ring throughout the year.
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I am an artist, graphic designer, illustrator and writer. I conduct and promote my business online. I connect with friends, family, coworkers, collaborators and customers online. A neutral Internet has destroyed the gate keepers. Now more than ever, any American citizen has access to the public. Race, gender, social class, etc. no longer matter. The only thing that matters is whether the public is interested in what you're creating. Allowing huge faceless companies better access to a faster Internet whilst throttling the Everyman's speed is throttled is counterintuitive to the American dream and dangerous.
It is not outside of the realm of possibility to imagine a world very soon where American citizens are not allowed to speak their mind if their opinion runs counter to giant corporate conglomerates who have a better access to the Internet than the average citizen. The following is a quote from battleforthenet.com. Go to this site and help.
Net neutrality is the First Amendment of the Internet, the principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) treat all data equally. As an Internet user, net neutrality is vitally important to me. The FCC should use its Title II authority to protect it.
Most Americans have only one choice for truly high speed Internet: their local cable company. This is a political failure, and it is an embarrassment. America deserves competition and choice.
Without net neutrality, a bad situation gets even worse. These ISPs will now be able to manipulate our Internet experience by speeding up some services and slowing down others. That kills choice, diversity, and quality.
It also causes tremendous economic harm. If ISPs can speed up favored services and slow others, new businesses will no longer be able to rely on a level playing field. When ISPs can slow your site and destroy your business at will, how can any startup attract investors?
My friends, family, and I use the Internet for conversation and fun, but also for work and business. When you let ISPs mess with our Internet experience, you are attacking our social lives, our entertainment, and our economic well being. We won't stand for it.
ISPs are opposing Title II so that they can destroy the FCC's net neutrality rules in court. This is the same trick they pulled last time. Please, let's not be fooled again. Title II is the strong, legally sound way to enforce net neutrality. Use it.


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Jetsticks or jet-sticks were a two-man vehicle, described as "rocket powered platforms" used by the Galactic Empire and by private individuals. They hovered over the ground, about five feet up, and provided quick transport over uneven terrain.
Jetsticks were used by the Imperial forces on Aquilae as well as by the anthropologists Owen and Beru Lars on Yavin. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Biggs and Windy borrowed them to search for Annikin Starkiller and Leia.
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The "jetstick" is the conceptual ancestor of the speeder bike. The presence of the jetsticks on Yavin is indicative of the rough draft as a major source for Episode VI.
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Lower Wye Valley
Below Monmouth the Wye flows past several small rural villages which in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were important industrial settlements. The river was the focus of travel and trade as there was no road through the valley between Chepstow and Monmouth until 1828.
Boat building was an important industry in the villages of Brockweir, Llandogo and Tintern. The larger local boats, flat-bottomed barges known as trows, could sail as far as Brockweir where cargoes were unloaded onto smaller boats to be carried upstream. Coracles were also a common craft on the river.
Surprisingly the scenes of industrial activity along the Wye were considered Picturesque by the tourists. Redbrook's iron and tin works 'gave animation to the romantic scenery' thought Archdeacon Coxe when he visited in 1799. At Whitebrook wire and paper were manufactured and, "Within half a mile of it (Tintern Abbey) are carried on great iron-works, which introduce noise and bustle into these regions of tranquillity" wrote Gilpin. He was referring to the Angidy Ironworks which had made Tintern an important industrial centre for over 300 years. Following Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, Tintern would have faded into obscurity but for the fact that the Crown chose to establish a foundry for brass and iron in the Angidy Valley. At its peak over 600 people were employed in Tintern.
Along this lower stretch the valley is largely forested, one of the main changes in the landscape over the past two hundred years. At the time of the Wye Tours much of the woodland was coppiced to feed lime kilns and furnaces. Trees were also felled for bark, used in the tanning industry and for timber, especially for pit props in the Dean mines. Many conifers have been planted since World War I, although this is nothing new. "Will it never be known that firs in groups are like plumes on the graves of the Picturesque?" wrote Fosbrook in 1818.


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First Cohort Graduates - Demo Day Success!
To celebrate our first class of graduating students, Carolina Code School hosted Demo Day on August 3rd at the NEXT Innovation Center. For the past 12 weeks, students Kevin Beach, John Hassler and Zach Thigpen attended our full-time Web Development Immersive course to learn the fundamentals of front-end and back-end coding.
Towards the end of the course, teachers Mady Chapman and Joel Taddei guided students in creating final projects to showcase their new skills in a large-scale application, a capstone of their portfolio.
Of the final project, Thigpen says:
"Going through the planning and execution of a full-scale project will give me a guide on how real-world time constraints and design decisions will go in the future. The code school pace is extremely fast and most other projects were completed in 1 or 2 days so having some time to fully flesh something out was a great way to end the cohort."
Thigpen's application, the Record Bin, allows owners of vinyl record collections to organize, collect and share vinyl records and connect with other collectors.
Kevin Beach's application Console.Log allows users to log their collection of retro video games. Users may also message one another about game play or initiate game trades.
John Hassler's application the Reptile Repo matches reptile owners with local veterinarians and other local resources, and allows experts to crowd-source helpful information about illnesses, pet stores and more.
Over 60+ community members showed their support at Demo Day. Attendees moved between student stations where each student explained and interacted with their application. Students came away from Demo Day with several business contacts that have led to both interviews and job offers.
Congratulations to our first class of cohorts! We are excited to see where coding takes you!


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Sequel Buzz: See New 'Mission: Impossible 6' and 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Photos
Tom Cruise's globetrotting spy movie Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (above) was shot on location in Malaysia, Austria, Morocco and the United Kingdom. The sixth installment in the series has already filmed extensively in Paris, as evidenced by photos shared by director Christopher McQuarrie back in April, featuring Cruise and Henry Cavill.
A post shared by Christopher McQuarrie (@christophermcquarrie) on Apr 19, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT
McQuarrie also shared the first photo of Angela Bassett on the set in May.
A post shared by Christopher McQuarrie (@christophermcquarrie) on May 22, 2017 at 10:26pm PDT
Now the untitled movie has concluded filming in New Zealand. To celebrate the occasion, Tom Cruise shared a photo of himself with Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson and Ving Rhames.
Thank you to the amazing people of New Zealand! I've had a great time filming the next Mission: Impossible here. pic.twitter.com/GqSmAJpQ7q
— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) July 9, 2017
Mission: Impossible 6 next moves to London for additional filming. It's scheduled for release on July 27, 2018.
Meanwhile, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom concluded filming over the weekend. Just before that happened, producer Frank Marshall shared a photo revealing a big stack of animatronic dinosaurs.
Last group of animatronic dinos ready for the final day of shooting, congrats to all on wrapping FALLEN KINGDOM! @JurassicWorldpic.twitter.com/Ma2BNtJbbs
— Frank Marshall (@LeDoctor) July 9, 2017
We have no idea how those dinosaurs will be used in the movie, of course, but we trust they will look much more dangerous when we see them on the big screen! In a similar spirit, director J.A. Bayona shared an image revealing star Chris Pratt in motion.
This is a wrap for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom! What a journey! Thank you to everyone that made it possible. #JurassicWorldFallenKingdompic.twitter.com/dtMsNDvZwP
— JA Bayona (@FilmBayona) July 9, 2017
Again, we trust that these social media posts reflect the joy of completing production successfully and are not reflective of the sequel's general tone, which we anticipate will be quite tense and suspenseful, closer to the look of a photo shared by writer and producer Colin Trevorrow.
Congratulations @FilmBayona, cast and crew. #wrappic.twitter.com/hPrEfvCnaP
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) July 9, 2017
Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, B.D. Wong, James Cromwell, Toby Jones and Rafe Spall star. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will stomp into theaters on June 22, 2018.


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On September 5th, Youth Interactive, with partnership from Santa Barbara Beautiful and The Santa Barbara Foundation brought 16 murals to life (not really that was ALL the artists) as Helene Schneider on behalf of the City of Santa Barbara "cut the ribbon," on this first of its kind public art project!
Before going on, the only responsible thing to do is to "say," THANK YOU ARTISTS!!! (more about this talented group of individuals below) Without your talent, inspiration and commitment to this project, we have nothing :)
Thanks to Mr. John Palminteri himself for announcing the La Boheme Professional Dance Group with DJ Darla Bea bringing the jams! (the ladies were lovely!!) Did you miss Jon's converage? Hopefully not! But you can see it here: http://www.keyt.com/news/new-murals-on-lower-state-street/35149398
We had talent of all ages are true to out mission, we wouldn't dare partake in celebration of this kind without some unique artistic prowess from our local youth. SO, THANK YOU to Detar Music Studios and Let Flo Go (pictured below)
One last shout out to Lance Orosco and KCLU for their generous coverage on this first of it's kind event! Listen here: http://www.kclu.org/2015/09/09/new-art-exhibition-on-south-coast-literally-on-streets-of-city/
We encourage you to read articles from The Independent, Noozhawk and Casa Magazine as well. They also helped us spread the word about this collaborative which is something for which ALL of us are grateful :)
Oh and in case you have not met Nathalie Gensac (Founder & President of Youth Interactive) you are missing out. Thanks for ALL you do Nathalie :)
Our artists are immensely talented and you can get a glimpse of all their artwork & postcards for $ale below. Just email us here if you want to purchase some, or if know anyone that wants to sell them in their store: email@example.com All 16 murals are represented in the postcards!
Honorable Mention (Rafael Perea, Yanely Delgado & David Diamant)
Third Prize: Earl Arnold
Second Prize: Lauren Manzo (below)
First Prize: Matt Rodriguez


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Hallo dearlies,
I've been a bit overwhelmed by work and internship-work and other stuff the last two weeks. that's why I haven't been blogging. I got a new responsibility at work: I'm now three days per week in charge of the fruits and veggies in the shop. I'm really happy about this, but it also meant more working hours in the last weeks. And since days at my internship are full of amazing work but also pretty long I did not have much energy left when I got home. So instead of sitting behind my computer I rather spent some down-time in the kitchen or rolled out my yoga mat or simply ploffed down on the couch when I got home (Dutch expression).
But I've also been picking apples…
In the community garden where I have a little veggie-garden patch there is also a little fruit tree orchard, dating from the time when the garden was a biodynamic farm. I just recently joined the orchard group (just in time for harvest *hehe*) and was able to help with picking some beautiful and tasty apples on a even more beautifully clear and sunny september weekend. On that day we picked "Glorie van Holland" an eating apple with a taste similar to Elstar but better and crunchier 😉 Seriously I've fallen head over heels in love with this apple! And luckily I got a full crate of it to take home with me *youpie*! Furthermore we picked some "Bramley's" apples, which are perfect apples for apple sauce and …
Apple pie!
So that is what I made yesterday after I got back home from a meditation workshop. Since baking and preparing food is kinda meditative for me I simply continued the practice yesterday afternoon. 🙂
I don't have much experience with pies, since we bake more cakes than pies in Germany (or at least in my family). So especially making a crust is still something of an edeavour for me. Luckily "Vegan Pie in the Sky" has turned out to be a great help and a source of inspiration for all kinds of (harvest) pies.
After already having tried the Figgy Apple Hand Pies and the Voluptuous Pumpkin Pie, I opted for the Apple Cream Raisin Pie this time. I'm not that much into crumb toppings (streusel), because I usually find them too sweet, fatty and dry, but my partner really loves them, so I chose to give this pie a try. If I wouldn't like it I could still be sure that someone would eat the whole thing up with pleasure 😉 But I have to admit, it turned out that I really like the crumb of this pie. It didn't turn out dry and it didn't have this floury-taste, because it has some walnuts in it *yay*. The filling turned out perfectly creamy, brimming with tart and fruity apples.
About the crust. I've been making crust both with margarine and coconut oil. The margarine crust turned out a bit softer (less crunchy) and had a nice buttery taste. It was also easier to prepare. If using coconut oil the crust will turn out much more crunchy and crumbly and it is more difficult to work with the dough (that's why I just pressed it into the baking pan, instead of rolling it out). But coconut oil is probably a healthier option than margarine since it's less refined and since when is a pie crust "too" crunchy?!
Anyway, here's the recipe (from Vegan Pie In The Sky):
For the crust you'll need:
1 1/2 cups all purpose-flour (I used 1 cup light spelt flour and 1/2 cup whole spelt flour)
2 tablespoons sugar (I used only 1 tablespoon sucanat instead)
1/2 teaspoon salt (I lowered this to 1/4 teaspoon)
1/2 cup cold nonhydrogenated shortening (I use either margarine or coconut oil instead)
4 tablespoons or more ice water
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
(1) stir together flour, sugar and salt. cut in the fat, using a fork (or a pastry cutter if you have one) to form a crumbly dough.
(2) stir together 4 tablespoons of the ice water and vinegar and drizzle a third of it over the four mix. gently mix to moisten and gently mix. then drizzle in another third of the liquid and mix again. repeat this process until the dough forms a soft ball when pressed together. wrap the dough in plastic wrap or waxed paper and refrigerate for an hour.
(3) if using coconut oil, you'll want to take your dough again out of the fridge quite some time before rolling out the dough since the dough will otherwise be pretty tough. Fit the pie into a 10-inch, deep-dish ceramic pie plate (in lack of a pie plate, especially a high one I used a regular 26cm sprinform pan).
For the pie you'll need:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (I used light spelt flour)
1/3 cup brown sugar (I used 1/4 cup sucanat)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold nonhydrogenated margarine
To prepare the crumb topping:
In a small bowl stir together the flour, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and salt. cut 4 tablespoons of margarine (you'll need the other 2 tablespoons of it later) into the mixture until it resembles crumbs. set the crumbs aside and prepare the filling next.
For the filling you'll need:
1/2 cup unroasted cashews, soaked in water for 2 to 8 hours or until very soft
3 tablespoons lemon juice (I used only 2)
1/4 cup soy yoghurt; plain, lemon or vanilla flavor
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar (I used only 1/2 + 1 tablespoon sucanat)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I used 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla, no extract)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
2 1/2 pounds tart, firm apples, thinly sliced (I used Bramley's, but Granny Smith or Goudrenet would be good, too)
2/3 cup raisins, dark or golden
To prepare the filling:
(1) drain and rinse the cashews and blend with lemon juice, soy yoghurt, flour, sugar and spices until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the mixture into a large mixing bowl, where you combine it with the apples.
(2) spread the filling evenly into the crust and firmly pack down the apples (this is a tall pie!) Sprinkle generously with the crumb topping and dot top with the reserved two tablespoons of margarine.
(3) Cover the pie tightly with foil and bake at 215°C (425°F) for 20 minutes. Then turn down the heat to 175°C (350°F) and continue baking for 45 to 55 minutes, until the filling is bubbling on the edges of the pie. Then remove the foil and bake for 20 more minutes to let the crumb topping turn golden brown.
Let the pie cool for 25 minutes before slicing it with a thin sharp knife. Enjoy! 😉
P.S. the best thing about baking pie and blogging about it, is that you can enjoy a slice of it with your coffee while doing so 😉


text: Bonnie is more than an amazing realtor. She is also an incredible person. Kind and generous are just the beginning. She stuck with me, always at my level of urgency. I was very comfortable with her and consider her a friend forever. I would, and as often as I can, recommend her for anyone who needs help finding their forever home. Thank you Bonnie!!!


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group health under Obamacare
Group health Insurance is in crisis for small groups
Group health insurance is in a CRISIS
Group health cost are unsustainable
- 2.3 million small business do not even offer group plans
- Groups under 50 employee do NOT have to offer group health under PPACA
- Cost keep going up
- Employee share keeps going up
- Employers must pay for at least half of employee only rate
- Some employee do not see value and do not participate even with employer subsidy
- If too many employees say no then participation is too low to form a group
- Individual health insurance offers more choice and more value
- Individual health cost less to the employer
- Individual health insurance is guaranteed issue
- Individual health insurance allows employees to choose carrier & type of insurance
- Individual health is eligible for new IRS Subsidies
One Example
- Cost of individual $2,424 / year
- Cost of Employer Plan $6,492 / year
- Savings Per Employee $4,068 / year
- Percentage Savings 63%
- Cost of individual $7,248 / year
- Cost of Employer Plan $18,312 / year
- Savings Per Employee $11,064 / year
- Percentage Savings 60%
This does not even take into consideration SUBSIDIES. Savings could go up to 95% with subsidies.
Employer Funded Individual Health Insurance is the Common Sense Solution
Tax-free reimbursement of individual health insurance is 100%
allowed under Internal Revenue Code (IRC Section 105)
Self Insured Medical Reimbursement Plan and all others must comply with federal rules IRS, HIPPA, ERISA, and PPACA


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This Saturday 11/11 we'll have a fresh drop of Dosidos live-resin from 3fer Extracts available.
This extract retains the full terpene-profile of Dosidos with notes of "rug-burn Kush & spicy Bay Area Cookies" on the exhale.
The powerful indica dominant effect is deeply relaxing; ideal for muscle relaxation, easing stress, and promoting good sleep. Just one vapor 'dab' off a glass nail delivers an instant full-bodied therapeutic buzz from head-to-toe. Perfect for winding down after a long day, reducing chronic pain, & relieving anxiety.
3fer Extracts is a Sacramento based company that specializes in producing indoor-grown cured flowers as well as hydrocarbon extracts. Their company produces a wide range of cultivars with an emphasis on classic sativa-hybrid varieties such as their signature Super Lemon Haze & Shire (Silver Haze x Durban Poison).
Dosidos was bred by Archive Seed Bank by crossing OGKB Girl Scout Cookies & Face Off OG bx1. The strain has recently become one of the most popular indica dominant kush-hybrids in the cannabis community in part to its outstanding medicinal strength and old-school 'Kush inspired' flavor.


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47. Marilyn Mosley Gordanier: Letting Girls Learn & Realize Their Destiny
Marilyn Mosley Gordanier has been a leader in the education realm for 40 years. Having helped start one of the United States' first home schooling programs and having launched the first online home schooling program in the world, Marilyn pioneered the creation of educational options for non-traditional students, with 8,000 students around the world today.
With this love for helping students fulfill their passions and realize their dreams, when Marilyn was touched by the film Girl Rising and the reality of Amina, a girl in Afghanistan who was forced into marriage at 11 and into motherhood at 12, Marilyn paired up with Zarguna Kargar of the BBC News to bring a life-changing solution to life - leveraging food as a mechanism for encouraging families to send their girls to school.
In today's 180º of Impact interview, Marilyn Mosley Gordanier and Matt Scott talk about the leap Marilyn took into the unknown of girls' education in Afghanistan, the barriers she has faced (including the Taliban) and how she has navigated them, the success she's had educating 289 girls to date, and her vision for the future.
For more on Educate Girls Now, visit educategirlsnow.org. For more on the inspirational film Girl Rising, which Marilyn's epic daughter Ramaa produced, visit www.girlrising.com. From IMDB: "This film follows 9 girls from Haiti, Nepal, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, Peru, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, and Afghanistan on their journey to education."


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These are the stories of us. These are the anecdotes of our days. This is the good bad and ugly (mostly good) of our not so unique, large (but not as large as some) family, living life to the fullest. Some of us might not have the average number of years generally allotted but we will fill each of those years with the celebration of family, friends and life
Monday, January 9, 2012
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- The Kings said...
What a gorgeous pic of a beautiful girl
- January 9, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Such a beautiful picture and a beautiful memory too. Thank you for sharing this with us!
- January 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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12.22.12 Press Release
Orchestra Sempiternam to perform A Concert For Newtown featuring guest artists Rebecca Ringle and Jihee Kim
St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Norwalk, CT on Saturday, December 22 at 7:00pm.
NEW HAVEN, CT (Thursday, December 20, 2012) – Professional musicians from the New York and Connecticut communities have come together to form Orchestra Sempiternam, which will perform a free concert at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Norwalk to benefit the Newtown/Sandy Hook community on Saturday December 22 at 7pm. Conductor Nicholas DeMaison will lead the orchestra, performing works by Fauré, Mahler, Schumann and Elgar. This evening of music is given as a gift to the community in these sad times, and the musicians wish to offer comfort, hope, and an opportunity for reflection.
Donations to the United Way of Western Connecticut's Sandy Hook School Support Fund will be welcomed at the concert.
The Orchestra is delighted to announce that it will be joined by mezzo-soprano Rebecca Ringle for Mahler's Kindertotenlieder and Soprano Jihee Kim for other selections by Fauré and Mahler.
Admission is free but donations to the United Way of Western Connecticut's Sandy Hook School Support Fund will be accepted at the concert. St. Peter's Lutheran Church is located at 208 Newtown Ave. Norwalk, CT 06851.


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NOW Ensemble's Dreamfall
Another labor of love is served. NOW Ensemble when I first met them was a group that knew how to produce a blend of rhythm and melody. Their groove is so deep, there is no escaping, and the melodies so transcendent it will transform you. And together, they have opened my eyes to how good the pocket can feel when the undeniable melody takes hold of you.
And now for something altogether evolved: Dreamfall. This comes in a world that, by the measure of those of us who grew up in the blissful 90s, is crumbling around us. Their music is intentionally non-programmatic, but has tapped into some of our deepest desires of this decade through the sound: the need for human touch, the importance of personal interaction, and the appreciation of beauty in the world around us.
The album is out. Please enjoy.
- Jesse
Recorded, mixed and mastered at 192kHz. Stereo.


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Doodle Jump, the original and simple game where we have to jump, jump and jump on platforms, is available for our HTC Trophy, HTC Mozart, HTC HD7 or any Windows Phone 7 device. A classic among the classic, with over 5 million downloads on all mobile platforms.
There are several obstacles the Doodler must evade in the game:
- Monsters – There are many different types of monsters which the Doodler must either shoot, jump on top of, or pass by.
- UFOs – UFOs abduct the Doodler when it jumps underneath them into their beam, ending the game. These can be shot or jumped on to be eliminated.
- Broken Platforms – Landing on a broken platform is equal to falling through game space, as the Doodler will fall through them and fall down.
- Black Hole – The Doodler will be sucked into the black hole if it jumps in front of it, and the game ends.
- White Platform – Disappears when jumped on.
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Doodle Jump is available at MarketPlace for 2.99$.
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We have dates for our picnic in the park events. I ask all schools and day cares and summer camps to help us spread the word on inclusion for all our children.
Dates are already booking up as we ask that you call us to reserve a date so we can be prepared. 200-7346. Times can be from 10 am till 2 pm. We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, water, and for the kids that cannot eat solids like Mason we will if asked provide applesauce, mashed potato's or oatmeal.
Here are some available dates:
Friday May 18th picnic in the park.
Thursday June 21st picnic in the park.
Tuesday July 3rd picnic in the park
Friday July 27th picnic in the park.
If these book up we will open more dates in August and September
We would like to welcome The Arc Erie County Green Acres location and Newfane Learning center already booked dates already! We look forward to see all your smiling faces.


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Turtle Wax recognised that most car care products were designed for men, yet women counted for 40% of sales. With a desire to make the brand more inclusive they selected Redshoe, with its experience in branding for women, to guide a strategy that would appeal to both genders.
The new look and feel for the brand builds on the established brand equity, leverages the distinctive Turtle Wax green and re-instates the iconic turtle logo at the heart of the design. In addition, the product portfolio has been restructured to simplify the purchasing process through an easy to shop, three-tiered system - Perfect Finish, The Main Line and Essential Range - making it easier for consumers to more intuitively select products based on their needs.
Redshoe has also developed a new communications platform that is targeted, fun and adaptable across Europe in press and online. It includes a new ad campaign, 'Life gets Mucky', which reflects Turtle Wax's belief that cars exist to be driven, enjoyed and to liberate us to make the most of our lives without the need to worry about keeping it clean because Turtle Wax provides the ease and expertise to put the shine back.
Lesley Barratt, marketing director at Turtle Wax, adds: "Such a major overhaul of the Turtle Wax brand in Europe is daunting but exhilarating. Redshoe has been pivotal in helping us put the Turtle brand essence back in the spotlight. The Redshoe team has an innovative way of looking at brands, which has transformed the way we do things and resulted in a more powerful and effective design and communication strategy. The latest design and brand positioning feels intuitive and relevant and we are confident it is going to be a hit with all consumers."


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This morning, my wife and I visited our daughter's Pre-K classroom to read books.
Since she's now been in school for three years, we've had several opportunities to read. Prior to this year, we've read Karen Beaumont's I Like Myself and Brad Metzler's I am Rosa Parks. This year, we discussed with our daughter some choices. She decided on The Case For Loving and Mixed Me. Mixed Me had become one of our favorites since it focuses on a biracial boy who is dealing with classmates who are teasing him about his appearance. This book would be wonderful to share with the class, but I debated reading The Case for Loving, thinking it too long with some challenging words and concepts for a group of 4 and 5 year olds. The book focuses on the Loving family, who were an interracial couple who were unable to live as husband and wife in Virginia. Eventually, it led to a Supreme Court case that overturned the law.
But, my daughter insisted. The story of the Loving Family is so near and dear to our hearts, and it was the book she really wanted us to read. So, we read it. And not only did the students really like the book, they also understood the story. My daughter had such a sense of pride sharing a story about a family that looks like hers. She is so comfortable talking to people about her "blendedness". What was most satisfying was seeing her field the questions of her classmates. It was clear that she made the right choice. She understood so much more of the story than I thought she did, sharing details and facts, thoughtfully answering her peer's questions. She was so patient in her approach. As wonderful as this might be to witness as a parent, I'm sharing this because it is a reminder that too many of us take our children and what they are able to comprehend for granted. We sell them short because they are short. So, don't shy away from those tough discussions. Take time to talk with your child. Bring it down to his or her level. You might just be as surprised as I was today.


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The clocks is one of the best value clocks for affordable price and has a good clock radio aspects. Its plays cd, am/fm, nature sounds or buzzer.
As a good clocks, this timex clock radio offers a wide range of listening options, including cd, am/fm radio and nature sounds. with the 7-5-2 alarm, you can set different alarms for the weekdays, weekends or all week. the clock radio also features a triple alarms, allowing you to set three different alarms, each with its own alarm sound. it comes with precise digital tuning and eighteen preset stations. the sure alarm battery backup system guards against power failures. the hundred year calender will keep you up-to-date with the year/month/day until 2099.
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clock radio, owner's manual and a three month warranty.
This timex t618t / t619t clock radio (discontinued by manufacturer) appropriate for you who want clock radio with plays cd, am/fm, nature sounds or buzzer. 90 minute sleep timer and adjustable sleep volume. triple alarm system with individual alarm sounds. 18 presets stations. bass boost, random and repeat options.
It most comfortable and better to purchase this clock since get an opportunity to hear how real buyers felt about purchasing this clock radios. Reviews by individuals who have take on board this timex t618t t619t discontinued manufacturer are valuable information to make choices. At the time of publishing this timex t618t t619t discontinued manufacturer review, there were more than 28 reviews on some resouces. Most of the reviews were pleased and we give rating 3.2 from 5 for this timex t618t / t619t clock radio (discontinued by manufacturer).


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7 Tips for September
Here's my list of 7 Tips for September – I hope you find them useful. I've also got a free printable for you to use as your desktop wallpaper, or hang it up!
- Music I'm listening to while writing, relaxing or getting jiggy with it (Spotify mix)
- Today on this date in 1904, Helen Keller graduates with honors from Radcliffe College. She's my daughter's hero (and now mine too.)
- The Yoga posture I'm exploring this week is Extended Side Angle. It stretches out my hip flexors and by extension my entire mind, body and spirit.
- Right now, my favorite (and free) tool that makes my life simpler is Coffitivity. Love to hear it while working on the computer. I'm listening to it right now...
- What's cooking tonight? Turkey Burgers, Corn on the Cob, Spinach Salad with Radishes, Carrots and Cucumbers with Lemon Dressing.
- The wine I keep reaching for is, Apothic Dark Red. For those of you that love chocolate, cherries and a good, deep Cab – this one's for you. I found it locally for $7.99. It's a limited release, so grab it while you can.
- A quote that inspired me to move forward is "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. Each of us carries our own life-plan, which cannot be superseded by any other." (Carl Jung)
Thanks for reading, and have a great day!


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At West Knox Windows and Siding we take a lot of pride in offering our clients replacement windows, siding, gutters, and even screen rooms. There's nothing we love more than a job well done and this is particularly true when it means that our clients are satisfied with the work that we do. As Knoxville's number one home improvement team, we are proud to be the go-to company that people choose when they want to be certain that the job gets done the right way the first time around.
One of the things you'll hear us mention often is that we represent over five decades of quality products and service. As a family owned business that loves to help improve homes in our neck of the woods we're dedicated to delivering customer service that is second to none. That's why in today's post we'd like to highlight why these things matter so much to us. If you're in the market for replacement windows, siding, or gutters, keep reading to learn more about what makes our team so unique!
Take a Look at Our Credentials
In this day and age we believe that it's important to represent a different way of doing business. So many things these days are made inexpensively and just don't stand the test of time, but we want you to rest assured that our team uses only the highest quality materials to make sure that the job is done well. All it takes is a look at our credentials to see that we have a different way of doing things.
With multiple awards from Angie's List, Houzz, Energy Star, Home Advisor, and more, we show that we do things the right way. When you get a quote from us, we'll listen to the details of your specific project rather than simply providing you with a generic estimate. We know that the work you want to have done is important to you and that's why it's important to us to do things the right way.
We take the time to listen to your needs, answer any questions you have, and give you an idea of the type of work we'll be doing. From there, you can expect us to provide you with a timeline for the completion of the project. We know how important it is to stay in touch throughout the process and we'll do that a well. One thing that truly sets us apart from the rest is the fact that we'll give you an outline with an exact price for your project. At West Knox Windows and Siding there are no pushy salespeople or dishonest discounts. When you choose to work with us you'll be working with a team that brings years of experience to the table.
Craftsmanship Is Key
In addition to doing our work honestly and efficiently we also take great care to do it the right way. You see, craftsmanship is key in our line of work; it means that we have taken great care to ensure that you're satisfied with the end result. It's sort of like your grandpa used to say–"buy it nice or buy it twice." This is more true today than at any point in our history. The market is flooded with cheap goods that were imported cheaply. Planned obsolescence (or "a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life, so it will become obsolete after a certain period of time," according to the folks at Wikipedia) runs rampant in everything from vehicles to smartphones to televisions to kitchen appliances and a number of other things as well. As a matter of fact, it would take days to list all of the ways that planned obsolescence affects our modern lives.
Because we care about providing our customers with things that will truly last the team at West Knox Windows and Siding is committed to being exceptionally good craftsmen in our line of work. We believe that this provides our clients with peace of mind that's pretty darned hard to come by in this day and age, or as we like to say it, we provide a different way of doing business. It's what defines us.
A Real Lifetime Guarantee
So what does our real lifetime guarantee entail? To put it simply, it covers all aspects of your project. From materials to labor to installation, everything is covered. It's as simple as that. We'll give you a copy of this guarantee with each of our quotes. If you decide to go a different route you won't have to worry about pushy sales tactics trying to convince you that you should work with us. As we like to put it, we can take a no just as graciously as we can take a yes.
We know that homeowners have a number of decisions to make and we believe that it's up to you to make the best decision for yourself. It's as simple as that.
Schedule a Consultation Today
Whether it's replacement windows for a home renovation project, a new patio sliding door, updated siding, or new gutters to keep your home safe when harsh weather strikes, West Knox Windows and Siding can deliver.
Contact us to schedule a consultation for your next project and rest assured that we'll get the work done the right way. Reach out today. We look forward to hearing from you!


text: P-Line Halo: A Better Fluorocarbon Solution? Robert Sutton, Ambassador P-Line Halo: A Better Fluorocarbon Solution? While fishing Chickamauga Lake for four days, we put P-Line's Halo fluorocarbon mist-green 15-pound-test, to the test.Chickamauga is known for monster bass. The lake has grass, reeds, water willows, stumps, laydowns, sharp rock, docks and ledges. In other words, it has everything that requires the need for good line.First impression was how smooth and limber the line felt. Most fluorocarbon line is stiff to the touch. Casting was great. We pitched, skipped and made long cast with it.During our time on Chickamauga, we felt very comfortable tossing baits to any structure without fear of line failure. From time to time, everyone gets a backlash or two. The line did not get burned during those incidents. That was a huge plus for us. Most fluorocarbon line will get burned from backlashes, resulting in the early replacement of line. (Robert Sutton photo) During our stay, we never had a break-off from a fish. If you haven't tried fluorocarbon, or if you're looking for a better fluorocarbon solution, give P-line Halo a try. We did and can say it survived the Battle of Chickamauga with flying colors. Get Your Fish On. Plan your next fishing and boating adventure here.


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I just noticed that I had been tagged to tell you 10 random things about myself....
1. I live in North Idaho but I really really do not like winter, and we have winter for a long time....
2. I love lip stuff. I have lots and lots and lotsof lipstick, lip gloss and chap stick that I really never use. I just keep buying it.
3. I love to read
4. I DO NOT feel almost 45
5. I love the water
6. I want to be a kinder, calmer person...I am usually a worry wart and stress out a lot.
7. I really really want this bike
It is the "Rosie cruiser". I don't think this takes you right to the one I want. You have got to see it....
8. I love love to work in my garden, in the sun, listening to music
9. I am a messy person ( that is hard to admit to strangers) but I am really nice and my mom always told me that was more important.
10. I love to sleep.
So, there you go
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
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I am extraordinarily messy myself. I even eat messy. It is the family joke. So I understand...I really do.
- April 04, 2007
- Karen Beth said...
We DEFINITELY have Nos. 6 and 10 in common.
Thanks for participating! :)
- April 05, 2007
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Inventory management is all about coordination. It is making sure that every part of the whole acts as it should and at the time it is supposed to act.
An inventory system in any business is indispensable. Without a way to keep raw materials and finished products in check, the business will become haywire, much to its adverse effects on customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness and profitability. Inventory systems have been likened to a conductor of an orchestra, with countless members playing their distinct instruments. When someone hits a wrong note, the entire performance is compromised.
Any business especially that which engages heavily with products — assembly, manufacturing and distribution — needs this software to keep track of where exactly each piece is at any given time, and how long it would take for it to move on to the next level. Failure in this would lead to shortages or excesses, both of which have their implications on the company's bottom line. Further, these will make customers unhappy, dissatisfied and even angry such that they might take their business somewhere else.
A traditional inventory management system houses information in a physical server. These days, with advances in cloud technology, CloudTech recognizes the evolving nature of businesses. They do not have to be big, or able to cough up a big amount of cash for the software and for the upkeep of its hardware. Today's companies may be small but not small-time, and indeed an organization can have regional or global scope even if it only operates from a home office or a co-working space.
This is where the Netsuite Inventory System comes in.
Monitoring where exactly which products are at any given point is no longer the monopoly of big business. Other entrepreneur types, specifically younger, mobile and flexible ones, need such systems too and this time it should be offered in a form that conforms to their way of life.
This is exactly why the cloud-based Netsuite Inventory Software is just the perfect product — offered as a service — for businesses that recognize the trend even in traditional industries such as manufacturing.
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Peak are pleased to offer Altec ATA Flash PC Cards Type II Version 3 now with SiliconSystems memory technology based on SiliconDrive II Industrial Grade quality; True IDE/UDMA Mode. Suitable for the most extreme applications. Three versions are available: Solid version, versions to IP54 and IP68 specifications, Hermetic Military version with fully sealed case.
All versions are mechanically very rugged the highest resistance to vibration and shock and feature the most reliable Flash available on the market today. Unique metal case design ensures high resistance to deformation, EMC, excellent protection against ESD and corrosion.
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For some heroes, costumes are a fluid thing. Regardless of how often they go back to the original, there is hardly a comic book character in existence who hasn't had his or her duds changed at one time or another. Green Arrow and his television counterpart played by Stephen Amell on The CW's Arrow is no exception. After wearing the same suede, all green getup throughout the first three seasons of the show, the character made a drastic change for season 4. That costume was short-lived, however, as it has been seen in many promos that Oliver Queen has made a few adjustments to his vigilante gear ahead of the season 5 premiere.
The season 4 suit offered a stylish change to the more monochromatic look the character had been rocking before. In addition to subtle color changes, the new suit offered distinct pieces to Green Arrow's uniform that included a padded vest, shoulder pads, and gauntlets. While those elements made for a distinct new look, it was perhaps the decision to go sleeveless that was the most eye-catching part of Oliver's costume. To his credit, Ollie stuck with it throughout what proved to be a challenging season – as much for the fans as for the character – but now it would seem the season 4 look has been retired for the time being.
There have been a handful of decent looks at the new – well, slightly altered costume, so it's really no surprise what it looks like. But ahead of the season 5 premiere, Oliver Queen himself, Stephen Amell, took to Twitter to give fans a crisper, cleaner, and brighter look at Ollie's new fully-sleeved uniform that would make its live-action premiere in 'Legacy.'
It's good to be back.#ArrowSeason5
Tonight. pic.twitter.com/GNWLJbwLSh
— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) October 5, 2016
The new costume is really more of an upgrade than a radical redesign. It takes all of the same enhanced elements from the season 4 costume and combines it with the look from the first season. The result is a more classic feel that is in keeping with the season's alleged efforts to get "back to basics" in terms of storytelling. As such, the altered look for Green Arrow serves as much as an aesthetic development as it is a thematic one. The new costume, then, is a visual reminder of what the series wants to return to in its super-powerless fifth season, while at the same time it signals that Arrow is still willing to push things forward and to make changes – small changes, but changes nonetheless – where they might be of some benefit.
It's doubtful that the costume change will have much of an impact on the story in season 5, but with any luck, when Oliver crosses paths with Barry Allen during the upcoming CW DC TV crossover event, the Scarlet Speedster will have something to say about his buddy's new duds.
Arrow continues next Wednesday with 'The Recruits' @8pm on The CW.
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Here Comes the Bride Wood Sign Featuring Scriptina Pro Font
This here comes the bride sign features the message in ivory on a contrasting dark stained wood. It has a nice handle made from twine and is lightweight for a child to carry. The photographs of children carrying this sign down the aisle always turn out awesome.
Here are the fonts that have been used in the sign above.
- Scriptina Pro for "Here" and "Bride"
- Clarendon Bold for "comes the"
Like this wedding sign? You can personalize it with your own wording and details at amazon.