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The Grampians region is famous for its rocky terrains, ancient Aboriginal rock art, and scenic views of nature. People who love hiking and camping take trips there all the time and stay in Grampians cabins. However, the Grampians is not just for outdoorsy people. There are plenty of cultural and educational activities to do there as well.
If you're planning a trip to the Grampians, here are the top things to do for fun and leisure:
Hike the Grampians Peak Trail
Best for fit and energetic people, the Grampians mountain range is a wonderful place to hike. The rock formations and ancient Aboriginal art are majestic. It can get slippery when it's raining, though, so hikers are advised to be careful. At the end of the trail, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view from the Pinnacle, a popular lookout. You can stay in Grampians cabins in Australia after your hike and relax after a tiring excursion.
Enjoy the cascading MacKenzie Falls
Although swimming is not permitted, you can still admire the beautiful MacKenzie Falls from afar. The observation deck allows you to feel the cold spray of the water without getting too close. The best thing about the MacKenzie Falls is that the cascading falls are available all year round, so you'll be able to enjoy it no matter when you visit.
Learn about culture at the Brambuk
The Brambuk Natural Park and Cultural Centre is the perfect place for you to learn about Aboriginal culture. The cultural centre has a majestic architecture with a backdrop of the Grampians mountain range. Here, you can join fun activities and workshops that showcase the Aborigines' way of life. If you're up for boomerang throwing, didgeridoo workshop, and discovery walks, this place is for you. You can stay at the cosy Australian Grampians cabins after your activities.
Marvel the views through Boroka Lookout
The Boroka Lookout is a place that you must include in your itinerary. It's a cliffside viewing platform that gives you a panoramic view of the lake, mountain range, plains, and valleys that constitute the Grampians. You can make this a side trip when you hike through the Grampians trail. Since this is a very popular place, many people buy Grampians cabins Australia offers and stay in the area whenever they want to.
Meet exotic animals at Halls Gap Zoo
Home to Australia's endemic species as well as other exotic animals from around the world, the Halls Gap Zoo is also a must-visit. Get up close and personal with meerkats, dingos, lemurs, giraffes, and other animals. The Halls Gap Zoo is also participating in captive breeding programmes for endangered species. On your next trip to the Grampians, schedule a visit to this zoo. Children will love the zookeeper experience and animal encounters that they offer.
Visit the eerie J Ward Museum
If you're into history and mysterious places, the J Ward Museum should be a stopover. Opened during the 1860s, it served as an Australian prison and a psychiatric ward. Guided tours and ghost tours are available here that showcase the inmates' daily lives. If that's not your ideal activity, the museum's architecture is marvelous enough to be observed from the outside.
The Grampians is truly a wonderful place to take a trip to. A few days aren't enough to visit everything on this list, so why not stay at Lake Fyans Holiday Park? Their wide range of accommodations can cater both short or long stays.


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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Mom and Dad
Last week my Mom and Dad came to visit! We did TONS of stuff - all the good touristy things and more! I am waiting for Mom to send me all of her pics, but here is a little taster of everything that we did...
- The Original Bus Tour (nothing says TOURIST like a double decker bus tour)
- Borough Market (we've created two more cheese sandwich lovers)
- Afternoon Tea and Harrods (girls only, the boys went to the pub)
- Tower of London
- Pubs, pubs and more pubs!
It was GREAT to see them, and I think I was more exhausted at the end of each day than they were! They also spent a couple of days in Newcastle visiting some friends. All in all I think they enjoyed their first trip to the UK :)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Im sure I will have lots to report - keep posted!
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Its a blessing and a curse that the restaurant is in our neighborhood :)
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Friday, May 08, 2009
The windy city?
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Weekend Wrap-up
Friday evening - I met up with Brian and a friend at a great spot for drinks. The place was called Shunt, and it is located (for the time being) underneath the London Bridge Tube\Rail station. Literally, underneath it. It is a temporary art gallery\performance space\bar, and is only running for a few months. Along with art displays and pieces, there is a space for bands to perform, live art performances, poetry readings, a speakeasy, a main bar, a billiards room and many random pianos scattered throughout this HUGE underground venue. It was really cool. You are literally under the station in the vaults, its very dark, a little musty and has LOADS of character. If you live in the UK and are reading this - I highly recommend it!
Saturday - Another day of gorgeous weather here in London! In the afternoon we ventured over to Notting Hill to see our friends who recently moved and had a baby! The baby is adorable, our friends are coping with parenthood very well and their new apt is great! Congrats again to Jess and Brian! The weather was so nice that Brian and I decided to walk back to Islington from Notting Hill Gate. That's all the way from south-west London to north-east. We cut through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Marleybone and tons of other areas that we had never been to before! It took a couple of hours, but well worth it!
Sunday - we started off the day by heading over to the Columbia Road Flower Market, where I bought the biggest single bloom hydrangea I have ever seen (picture to follow). In the evening we went to a dinner party hosted by another American couple that we are friends with over here! It was great company, and nice to not have to cook for once :)
Monday - a group of Brians work buddies got tickets to a Breakdancing Convention held at a dance school in our area. Deciding to get a little culture and do something different, we agreed to tag along. Now, when I think of British dancing, breakdancing is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. More like second to last. I sort of felt like this was an event I would have attended in Poughkeepsie....until the performance began. The first couple of groups to perform delivered some pretty solid breakdancing (says the girl whose only exposure to breakdancing are the kids that perform for money on the 6 train in NYC). One of the groups even did some breakdancing to classical music, which I personally thought was awesome for its originality. And then it got weird. Less hip-hop, more performance art. Right. The only time I have gone to something truly hip-hop related since Ive been in London and it turned into performance interpretive-weird in less than 90 mins. Go figure. That's how the brits do hip hop. Oh well - at least we tried :)
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Recipe n.29
Today I'm going to share with you my 'secret recipe' to make a delicious tapenade. I have been making a batch a week of tapenade for my kids sandwich for school for the past 2 years. It's an easy fix delicious and nutrient alternative sandwich, instead of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
My 2 kids just love it!
Tapenade is very versatile and can be used a number of ways: you can use it for a great appetizer or as a snack on a piece of toasted bread or as a dip with carrots and celery sticks.
Ingredients (classic version)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups whole, pitted kalamata olive
- 1 or 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, drained and squeezed dry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
My personal touch:
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
In a food processor, chop the garlic first and then combine all the other ingredients except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed.Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate until needed. Will keep three to four weeks.
Recipe n.6
April 25, 2010
I love spreads in general, sweet and savory. It's good to always have some in the refrigerator, they make a perfect appetizer or a quick delicious snack on bread or chips or a perfect base to make sandwiches. You can certainly buy them ready made in any supermarket but they don't taste anything like healthy homemade spreads. I like to make my own spreads in big batches so that I can freeze some and have them handy when I need them. They are easy to make and you can be very creative with them. There are 'no rules'. These three spreads are my family's favorite and when you put them one next to the other they look just like the Italian flag! Isn't it pretty?
Green spread:
- 2 cups Frozen Peas
- ½ cup Fresh Mint
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
White spread (Hummus):
- 8 ounces dry chickpeas
- 2 Tbsp Tahini (Sesame paste)
- 2 Garlic cloves smashed
- ¼ tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- ¼ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
Red spread
- 10 ounces of sundried tomatoes from a jar (in olive oil), drained and chopped
- ¼ cup fresh thyme or basil
- 2 Garlic cloves, smashed
- ¼ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Let's start with the 'green spread': cook the peas for about 6 minutes in boiling water with the vegetable stock. Drain the water and let it cool down for a few minutes. In the meantime chop the mint slightly and place it in a food processor. Add the peas, salt and pepper. Blend until it reaches a creamy consistency.
For the 'white spread': after you have been soaking the dry chickpeas overnight, rinse them well under running water. In a big pot cover the chickpeas with water and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for about 2 hours. Drain the water but reserve some for later. In a small skillet pan add 1 or 2 spoons of olive oil and when it is hot add the garlic. As soon as the garlic turns golden brown remove from the heat. In a food processor place the chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic with the olive oil, salt and pepper and blend until you reach a creamy consistency. Add some of the water you cooked the chickpeas with to adjust the consistency.
For the 'red spread': Drain the olive oil from the sundried tomatoes jar and place the chopped tomatoes, garlic, thyme , salt and pepper in a food processer and blend until smooth. Slowly add the rest of the extra virgin olive oil.
Transfer the spreads to 3 different bowls and arrange slices of toasted bread on a platter to serve the spreads on.


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Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2019
- Saturday, Sep 7, 2019 1-7 p.m.
LOCATION: Gateway Park - 1300 Lee Hwy
The 29th-annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest will feature a unique synthesis of sounds from the Gulf Coast that evoke jazz, blues, soul, funk and Caribbean genres. This year's event will be headlined by the Houston-based band The Suffers, Grammy-nominated New Orleans brass band Cha Wa, singer/cellist Leyla McCalla (formerly of the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops), and D.C.'s go-go/jazz ensemble JoGo Project.
2019 Rosslyn Jazz Fest Lineup
1 p.m.
JoGo Project: Founded in 2014 by Elijah Jamal Balbed, JoGo Project is inspired by the musical stylings of Chuck Brown. A mix of jazz and go-go, the group performs throughout the DMV and has played at The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, Funk Parade, H-Street Festival, Velvet Lounge, The Lincoln Theater and many others. Visit website.
2:20 p.m.
Leyla McCalla: "It sounds like she's partly in the moment and partly looking beyond it, and seeing truths that we've missed," says NPR's First Listen. Leyla is a New York-born Haitian-American who sings in French, Haitian Creole and English, and plays cello, tenor banjo and guitar. Her third solo album, "The Capitalist Blues," was released in January. She calls this album her way of processing the current political environment. It has received praise from The Guardian, NPR and Popmatters. Visit website.
3:45 p.m.
Cha Wa: Cha Wa—Mardi Gras Indian slang meaning "we're comin' for ya" or "here we come"—embodies the city's street culture while adding a modern twist. With their ever-evolving sound, Cha Wa received a Grammy nomination in 2018 for their most recent album, "Spyboy," which highlights their new horn section and vocals supplied by frontman J'Wan Boudreaux. Boudreaux is the grandson of the most prominent Mardi Gras Indian today, Monk Boudreaux, the Big Chief of the Golden Eagles tribe. They'll be playing at the Rosslyn Jazz Fest during their summer jazz festival tour that includes the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival and more. Visit website.
5:30 p.m.
The Suffers: SPIN called them "the sort of neo-retro group you never knew music was so badly missing," and NPR's Bob Boilen wrote that "this band is on fire when it's in front of an audience." Their 2018 release, "Everything Here," highlights their "Gulf Coast soul" sound, a mix of the different cultures and musical styles present around the Gulf Coast and the city of Houston, the band's hometown. Visit website.
Click here for a Spotify playlist of the 2019 Rosslyn Jazz Fest artists.
Special event parking is available for a flat rate of $5 at 1911/1901 N. Fort Myer Drive (entrance on N. Moore St.). This garage is right across the street from Gateway Park, so it's perfectly situated. Click here to see this garage on a map.
Click here for other information on getting to and from the event.
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I've been intrigued by the concept of "everyday carry" for years now. If you're not familiar, you may know it as simply "what's in your bag", but the idea is to get people to share a photo and a description of the contents of the bag/briefcase/fanny pack/backpack that you regularly bring with you to work/school/wherever. Today, I'm posting my solutions architect toolkit for 2016 to highlight some of the tools that help support the success I've had this year.
Solutions architect is one of the most generic-sounding titles, so here's a little more context (and if you just want to get to the picture, scroll past this list):
Enough preamble. What's important is that we…
So there you have it for my solutions architect everyday carry for 2016. Did any of this catch you by surprise? Have you posted your everyday carry somewhere? Let me know in the comments if you have any ideas.


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We had a great time last night at IMPRO (vs) TANDUP at NerdMelt LA. For the uninitiated, the show pits an single improv team against a trio of stand-ups with the audience deciding who they liked better.
After our show (no video, sorry), stand-ups Andrew Santino, Melissa Villasenor, and Andy Peters took to the stage for back-to-back sets. Despite repeatedly calling us "improvers," all three comics were polished and hilarious. You should definitely check them out at your favorite comedy venue whenever they're there.
After the stand-up sets, it was time to turn the tables. The improvisers had to do three minutes of stand-up and the stand-ups had to do three minutes of improv. We elected our own Mike Coen to represent us. Mike killed it – taking a suggestion from the audience and riffing on his age with references to Faces of Death, White Rain, and Dan Haggerty (from our most recent show) in the charming, self-deprecating way that only Mike can.
Then the stand-ups took to the stage and improvised a few scenes that included some good-natured ribbing at improvisers in general (it's true, we do say "yes and" a lot).
The crowd was small, but very enthusiastic, and after the votes were counted, we actually tied with the stand-ups – which we immediately called bullshit on. We teamed up with the stand-ups and threatened to take on the audience and our hosts. Luckily, no blows were thrown.
Thanks to our hosts Rajan Dharni and Christian Spicer for inviting us to play. It's always fun to perform in new venues and for new audiences and IMPRO (vs) TANDUP was no exeception. Be sure to check out their next show on April 11th at UCB.
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Award winning political cartoonist Dennis Draughon — whose illustrations will be on display at Gallery 208 beginning Jan. 22 — says his career path was strewn with peanuts.
"When I was in the fifth grade I used to draw Snoopy and I would mail the drawings to Peanuts creator Charles Schultz," said Draughon via a telephone interview from his Raleigh home. "He sent me letters encouraging me to keep it up. I kept one of those framed letters hanging on my wall for years."
Though Draughon never met the late, great creator of Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Pigpen, Schultz's early interest in the artist as a young man paved the way for Draughon to produce biting, satirical cartoons that have appeared in countless newspapers. You probably know him best by his illustrations that appear regularly on the editorial page of The Fayetteville Observer. His work is also published weekly in The Durham News and other media outlets affiliated with the Capitol Press Association.
{mosimage}Despite being known as a "cartoonist," Draughon's work should still be considered art, said Tom Grubb, executive director of the Fayetteville Museum of Art.
"This is an important exhibit because it is a way to point out that cartooning is part of the visual arts," said Grubb. "Political cartoons show what is going on in the world around us."
While Draughon earned his early illustrating chops with drawings of the "famous World War I flying ace" battling the Red Baron from atop a doghouse, Draughon attributes his success to a specific failure: Draughon failed the physical exam for entrance into the Air Force Academy, which led him to enroll at North Carolina State University, where he studied aerospace engineering, history and visual design. While enrolled at State, he first dipped his feet into the world of ink and political satire, spending eight years as the editorial cartoonist for the student newspaper, The Technician.
And, in a stroke of pure synchronicity, the man who sponsored Draughon in his failed attempt at joining the Air Force would later become one of the cartoonist's favorite targets when he put pen to paper: the late Sen. Jesse Helms.
"I've had friendly relations with many of my targets," said Draughon. "Senator Helms was a great help to me. And even though we could not be further apart politically, after we met I found that I really liked him a lot."
Draughon says he never allows personal feelings to come into play when he draws one of his politically charged cartoons.
"When I worked for the Scranton Times Tribune in the '90s, I made the city's mayor a frequent target," said Draughon. "I liked the guy personally, but I felt he had no business being a mayor. I drew him with really big ears ... a very goofy persona. But we had lunch together all the time. It's never personal ... It's just business."
Closer to home, Draughon has made Fayetteville Mayor Tony Chavonne his target more than once.
For his part, Chavonne — former general manager of The Fayetteville Observer — says he enjoys Draughon's caricatures.
"It comes with the territory," said Chavonne. "I enjoy his work, even when I'm the brunt of it. We're lucky to have such a talented cartoonist drawing for The Fayetteville Observer."
Draughon says folks with exaggerated physical features are easier to draw. His all-time favorite subjects include a couple of presidents — Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
"Pretty people are usually harder to draw," said Draughon. "If they don't have a big nose or big ears, then those characters don't come easy to me."
While Draughon says he has "no regrets" about anyone he's ever lampooned on the editorial page, he says that a certain President-elect causes a pause in the pens of many cartoonists.
"A lot of cartoonists are hesitant about how they draw Obama because of the racial connotations," said Draughon. "Mainly because most of them are white. There aren't a whole lot of women or minorities in this business."
Actually, there aren't a whole lot of cartoonists in the editorial cartoon business. Draughon says the proliferation of the Internet and other mass media has reduced the number of full-time political cartoonists from 300 to about 80.
Despite the slim odds of achieving success as an editorial cartoonist in the current climate, whenever aspiring illustrators send him samples of their work Draughon remembers the early guidance of Schultz — and other mentors such as well-known cartoonist Doug Marlette.
"I always offer these up and coming cartoonists encouragement," said Draughon. "Just like I received from Schultz all those years ago."
And despite the limited number of cartoonists currently harpooning political figures with a sharpened quill, Draughon feels there may be more opportunities for cartoonists in the future, thanks to the same device that has submarined many of his contemporaries: "The Internet may provide an outlet for more and more cartoonists," said Draughon.
However, Draughon advises would-be cartoonists to follow their art with their heart, not their wallets.
After all, he started out working for peanuts.
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Suckling is considered by modern critics at times an adept poet, at other times one who presents disjointed and unreadable lines. In "The Dance," he establishes a strong metaphor for human interactions that become ritual, with scripted steps. That allows him to offer his philosophy regarding love and the likelihood that engagement in that most common of human emotions will lead to success for any random couple. A person who loved games, Suckling probably would not bet on the chance that love can ever win out, because of the folly of human nature, a fact made clear in his sentiments expressed in this seemingly light-hearted poem. The repeated word hell rings loudly as literally the last word about love, for it closes each stanza and the entire poem. The connotation of hell as a place not only of punishment but of no escape throughout eternity, an endless dance in Suckling's construction, remains inescapable.
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Maurice Buckley, Chairman of the Office of Public Works said, "I am delighted to announce that the OPW and Enterprise Ireland have joined together to deliver this wonderful Challenge, which will in time enable the visualisation of the rich history and every changing landscape of Dublin City. I am pleased to say that OPW and Enterprise Ireland are providing the providing the funding for the development of this Challenge through SBIR Ireland".
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Opioid Addiction and The Need to Safely Stop Football Pain
Opioid addiction is a growing problem for professional football players. A survey of former NFL players found that 52% had used opioids during their playing days, and the rate of opioid use among retired players was triple that of the general population. [1]
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Specifically, you'll learn how for professional football players dealing with pain is an everyday problem even after they retire. You'll also learn how to deal with the pain, some used alcohol or dangerous illicit drugs, such as heroin, or opioids before turning to cannabis.
And you'll discover how ultimately the large number of football players seeking, natural alternative to the deadly prescription opioid and the mind altering marijuana have come to learn how to safely stop football pain with CBD oil.
So, without further introduction, let's jump in with a discussion of chronic pain and football.
Opioid Addiction and The Need to Safely Stop Football Pain
You are probably aware that injury and pain are inevitable in contact sports such as football. However, apart from the fact that you may feel a little queasy when one of your favorite players is carried away on a stretcher, how much do you really know about the the impact that chronic pain has on the lives of football players?
Painkiller abuse among current and former players has become a substantial problem.
The Pain That Doesn't Go Away With Retirement
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine surveyed 644 retired players. Here are the sobering facts: While 88% claimed to have been in excellent health at the start of their careers, only 13% claimed to have excellent health after football. 93% reported dealing with current pain, and 81% reported their pain to be moderate to severe. [2]
A Football Star Gives Voice to Athletes in Pain
Cullen Jenkins is a former Green Bay Packers defensive Lineman. "… the end of his 13-year professional career, pain was a constant companion, from his torn pectoral that had to be drained of excess fluid to his injured ankle and battered quadriceps." [3]
Losing the Identity of football worsens the Pain because the rationale for putting up with it is gone.
"All of a sudden it comes to an abrupt end," Cullen Jenkins said. "And before, you're hurting—but there's a reason why you're hurting. Games, practice. Now you're hurting—but there is no football." [4]
After he retired from football , Cullen Jenkins started "regularly using opiates to dull the pain and drinking alcohol to numb the senses." [5]
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Looking for a safer and more effective treatment for their football injuries, many players like Cullen Jenkins turned to marijuana. After retiring in 2007, Kyle Turley, a two-time NFL first-team all-pro and 1998 first-round draft pick, swapped the meds for Medical marijuana. "Cannabis saved my life, period," he says. "It's given me back my energy, my drive, my determination." [6]
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The problem with marijuana, as stated in an earlier post, is that it contains a large amount of THC. This is what causes the high, and the last thing that these retiring football players now want is mind altering pain treatments. Thus, this is how football players learned how to safely stop football pain with CBD oil.
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Jenkins said using CBD oil has been beneficial "Without getting high." "It started helping," Jenkins said. "With the joints, with the pain. It kind of helps with focus. I will take it before class—I'm in two carpentry classes now— and I like to take it before. It helps me stay in the moment." [7]
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Jake Plummer is a former All-Pro quarterback for the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals. After playing 10 seasons in the NFL, Plummer retired from the game in 2007 and would soon try to find something to help him deal with his lingering post-football injuries. Speaking about CBD oil, he says:
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"Now if I go kick some ass and go play some handball and do a bunch of crazy stuff, I am going to be sore. But I've also kind of found out how to recover much quicker, and that is taking a little extra helping of the oils." [8]
Let's recap our journey of how to safely stop football pain with CBD oil. Football players are often left with lingering pain long after they have retired. To cope with their suffering, a lot of former players first turn to opioids. According to a survey of former NFL players, the rate of opioid use is triple that of the general population. A more recent study at Washington University School of Medicine says the rate could be even higher—more like four times that of the general population.
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In high-fashion and fast-fashion menswear-inspired pieces have become an indispensable part of many a collection. Take for instance, Erdem, who created an entire spring 2019 line inspired by "Stella and Fanny, who in fact were Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, who lived as women in the 1860s." The collection is absolutely stunning, and it's a perfect amalgamation of the masculine pieces turned feminine. Women have been drawing inspiration for their outfits for decades – just look at Diane Keaton in Annie Hall – the woman actually took actual menswear pieces and made them her own.
Decades later, we're still obsessed with this type of style, and given that numerous designers have created brand new pieces of this variety for us to integrate into our outfits, let's see what the five essential menswear-inspired garments are and how we can rock them and still retain a certain air of femininity.
The Bold Type
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Not just a name of a TV series, but an ultra-glamorous, surprisingly feminine look completely snagged from the gentlemen. We've gotten pretty familiar with the concept of the power suit, but one of the biggest fashion icons of today – Blake Lively, has taken it upon herself to show us how it's really done. The actress has recently appeared to a number of events rocking conspicuously men-inspired suits, complete with wide-leg pants – like in those older, more traditional men's suits, and she has even upgraded the look with pinstripes, vests and even ties. Just looking at her makes us wonder – is it Blake, or do suits actually look better on women? Dear fellas, we didn't want to step onto your territory, but if suits keep getting this good, we just might be obliged to.
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Sure, sneakers are universal. However, most sportswear brands have made sure that there is a clear distinction between men's and women's sneakers. However, we did manage to find a loophole in one of the world renowned Skechers brand, which has somehow managed to create the perfect sneakers which are in no one's and both lands at the same time. The design and some of the colors are clearly masculine, but we can totally picture ourselves pulling a Bella Hadid and rocking them full-athleisure style with black leggings, a puffer jacket and a hoodie. Just as no one puts baby in the corner, no one tells us which colors of sneakers are for women. We will be making that decision, thank you very much.
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The next time you go shopping for shirts, make sure you turn left or right – wherever the men's department is. That is where you will find the impeccable and iconic crisp, white Oxford shirt that you can rock perfectly. Men's shirts have, for some reason, always been better than women's, so just grab one in a size that will fit you right – meaning, a tad loose, but in your size and you can rock it with a great deal of items. It's such a versatile piece of clothing that you can rock it with a full-on power suit, high-rise culottes and a fitted blazer, on its own with a cool pair of boyfriend jeans, or even with a pencil skirt. Leave a few buttons undone for an air of nonchalance, roll up the sleeves when the mood strikes you, and voila – you have the perfect top for any and every occasion.
They're already called that
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We've already mentioned them, but they still do deserve a room of their own – the mighty boyfriend jeans. We have a firm belief that boyfriend jeans will never go out of style, as they are the perfect mixture of masculine and feminine vibes. The degree of the individual 'vibe' always depends on what you pair them with. If worn with an oversized blazer and oxford shoes – you'll definitely have a more masculine look. If worn with a fitted blazer, a dressy top or an ultra-breezy feminine blouse, they'll lean more on the feminine side. That is what makes them so perfect – their incredible power of modification and transformation. That is what also makes them one of the must-haves.
The Original Boy Piece
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We've come to our last must-have piece, one that you probably already own, but perhaps weren't aware it originally belonged to men. Yes, it's one of the first pieces we took and made our own – the motto leather jacket. Hey, it's such a cool and versatile piece that can, given the right combo, look super-edgy and even make you look a little tough if you want to, or be completely casual and. It's no wonder we drew inspiration from men, adapted the jacket to fit and flatter our bodies and it's now a signature staple of women's fashion.
So, now that we've come to the end, how many of these items do you own and which ones will you be purchasing first? Hey, if you have a man in your life – steal his Oxford shirt. We steal their hoodies, why stop there?
5 Common Mistakes When it Comes to Fashion
1. Avoiding Wearing More Than One Bold Colour
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It is a common misconception that you can only wear one bold colour at a time at the risk of visual offence. However, a phenomenon has hit the 2018 runways known as colour blocking, a technique that allows you to go daring with your bold colours and yes, wear them at the same time. Colour blocking is when a garment or outfit is composed of finite blocks of colour. Leading designers have revisited this trend which was hugely popular in the 1960's and 80's by adding a modern twist to create unique and exciting styles that have been adopted by high-street retail. It may seem as though it is not the easiest trend to pull off however with a little guidance, you can ditch the old habits of wearing one colour at a time and start colour-blocking.
A top tip when it comes to colour blocking is to wear a belt. The general rule for ladies designer belts this season is the bigger the better. This is perfect when it comes to colour blocking as a thick black or brown belt will neutralise and break up the bold colours, as well as accentuate the waistline.
2. Same Sizing It for Everything
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Sizing can vary dramatically according to the store, brand and item of clothing so it is important that you don't always go for a set size as this can lead to ill-fitting clothes which is a definite fashion mistake. Cheaper clothing typically fits way bigger so instead of worrying about numbers, it is better to pay attention to how things look on your body. Purchasing clothes that fit a desired weight is also a big mistake when it comes to fashion as aspirational shopping is not only a waste of money, but a waste of space in the wardrobe as the clothes you buy sit unused until you reach your fitness goals. It is much smarter to invest in your new wardrobe once you have reached your fitness goals.
In order to choose the right size, it is always best to try the clothes on when you are in the shop to avoid disappointment when you get home and another trip to return the ill fitted items. Make use of the sizing charts and ignore the tags as this will give you a more accurate size guiding designed to be more personalized to your body shape and size.
3. Believing that Menswear Should be Worn by Just Men
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A trend that has dominated the winter fashion season is the oversized look, whether this be sweatshirts, t-shirts or coats. When looking for oversized items, it is always a good idea to have a look in the mens section as this can often give you the perfect oversized fit that you are looking for.
A classic way to transform menswear into womenswear is by ditching the dress and wearing a men's shirt as an alternative. This looks super cute with bare legs and some heels to add some femininity to the shirt, whilst still innkeeping with the shirts formal masculinity. Shapeless blazers with large shoulder pads can also very easily transform a boring outfit into something cute and chic perfect for a smart-casual vibe.
4. Low Waist Jeans with Crop Top
A trend from the 90s and 2000s that should most certainly be left there. Crop tops can still be part of the necessity section in the wardrobe, along with low rise jeans however the two should no-longer be paired no matter how much you like your stomach. Pair your crop-top with a high-waisted pair of jeans as this is super flattering for the figure and accentuates your waistline. High-waisted trousers also give the illusion of an elongated lower body tricking the eye into thinking you are taller and slimmer.
5. Different Belt and Shoe Colour
This rule should be taken loosely as it doesn't always apply. If your belt is neutral coloured such as black or brown, then wear whatever coloured shoe you wish. A black belt with some leopard print boots would work really well together as long as the rest of the outfit remains neutral and black. A bold belt and bold coloured shoes should be avoided as these will clash. When it comes to bold prints it is best to have one piece that is centre of attention, instead of two pieces fighting for attention.
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A stream validation system called SVALI is developed in order to continuously validate correct behavior of industrial equipment. A functional data model allows the user to define meta-data, analyses, and queries about the monitored equipment in terms of types and functions. Two different approaches to validate that sensor readings in a data stream indicate correct equipment behavior are supported: with the model-and-validate approach anomalies are detected based on a physical model, while with learn-and-validate anomalies are detected by comparing streaming data with a model of normal behavior learnt during a training period. Both models are expressed on a high level using the functional data model and query language. The experiments show that parallel stream processing enables SVALI to scale very well with respect to system throughput and response time. The paper is based on a real world application for wheel loader slippage detection at Volvo Construction Equipment implemented in SVALI.
Visual Data stream Monitor (VisDM) is a new approach to integrate a visual programming language with a data stream management system (DSMS) to support the construction, configuration, and visualization of data stream applications through a set of building blocks, Visual Data Flow Components (VDFCs). This functionality is provided by extending the LabVIEW visual programming platform to support easy declarative specification of continuous visualizations of continuous query results. With actor-based data flows, visualization of data stream output becomes more accessible.
Main-memory database systems (MMDBs) are viable solutions for many scientific applications. Scientific and engineering data often require special indexing methods, and there is a large number of domain specific main memory indexing implementations developed. However, adding an index structure into a database system can be challenging. Mexima (Main memory External Index Manager) provides an MMDB where new main-memory index structures can be plugged-in without modifying the index implementations. This has allowed to plug into Mexima complex and highly optimized index structures implemented in C/C++ without code changes. To utilize new user defined indexes in queries transparently, Mexima automatically transforms query fragments into index operations based on index properly tables containing index meta-data. For scalable processing of complex numerical query expressions, Mexima includes an algebraic query transformation mechanism that reasons on numerical expressions to expose potential utilization of indexes. The index property tables furthermore enable validating the correctness of an index implementation by executing automatically generated test queries based on index meta-data. Experiments show that the performance penalty of using an index plugged into Mexima is low compared to using the corresponding stand-alone C/C++ implementation. Substantial performance gains are shown by the index exposing rewrite mechanisms.
To enable historical analyses of logged data streams by SQL queries, the Stream Log Analysis System (SLAS) bulk loads data streams derived from sensor readings into a relational database system. SQL queries over such log data often involve numerical conditions containing inequalities, e. g. to find suspected deviations from normal behavior based on some function over measured sensor values. However, such queries are often slow to execute, because the query optimizer is unable to utilize ordered indexed attributes inside numerical conditions. In order to speed up the queries they need to be reformulated to utilize available indexes. In SLAS the query transformation algorithm AQIT (Algebraic Query Inequality Transformation) automatically transforms SQL queries involving a class of algebraic inequalities into more scalable SQL queries utilizing ordered indexes. The experimental results show that the queries execute substantially faster by a commercial DBMS when AQIT has been applied to preprocess them.
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Students choosing this course, who successfully complete 1,250 hours of instruction in this program, are eligible to take the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Examination and become certified as licensed cosmetologists.
Practical skills taught in the program include shampooing, cutting, wet setting, thermal styling, relaxing, coloring, permanent waving, manicuring, and giving facials. Included in the instruction are, management, marketing and public relations.


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If your little one is looking for a great braids for kids hairstyle, Marquita Briggs from Alter Ego Hair Salon in Columbia, SC has created the look you need.
Share61TweetPin162 Shares Pretty in Pink takes us all back to our girly days and moments. But, Lacey Singleton has found the way to take our girlish fantasies to a more edgy and older reality with this kids hairstyle with vibrant hair color. This free-flowing look is one of spunk, gusto, confidence and trend. Color is…
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Your daughter will be the queen of the playground with this long kid's hairstyle with side bangs. The look was created by RaTishayehshen Bacon.
This kid's hairstyle features a silk press technique over the model's natural hair. The look was created by Pensacola, FL hairstylist Dominique Blout.
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This is an excellent example of a healthy locs hairstyle. The looks feature cornrows and twists. West Palm Beach, FL natural hair expert Queenofdreads created this look and she would love to create your next signature hairstyle. Give Queenofdreads a call at (561) 541-1377.
This braided ponytail hairstyle for black girls is excellent for those with an active lifestyle. The look was created by Columbia, SC cosmetologist Mel Wright.
Kid's Cornrow Braids Hairstyle from Shae Thompson
If you are looking for a kid's hairstyle that is outstanding and easy to maintain, cornrows are currently every child's dream.
Natural Goddess Kiddie Braids Hairstyle from Lacey Singleton
When it comes to looking good, your hair must stand out. This is no different for young girls and kids. Savannah hair salons have made it their business to ensure that your young girl's hair is looking beautiful and outstanding.
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Kid's hairstyles are clearly very trendy today. One of the fresh new looks for kid's black hairstyles is the natural updo's that you see rocking the hair shows or even in the neighborhood. Certainly, kid's love to look fashionable, especially the girls
Updo Kid's Hairstyle from Tanisha Higgins
There are various hairstyles that can make kid's hair look beautiful and also make the kid feel happy and excited. They include the kid's braids, cornrow, Havana twist and cornrow, 2-strand twist braids and the famous Updo Kids' hairstyle from Tanisha Higgins among others.
Kid's "Sunshine" Ponytail from Shae Thompson
If you want your daughter to look as adorable as a Barbie doll, then you must be willing to put aside some time to do her hair. One of the most presentable and fashion forward kid's hairstyle is the Kid's "Sunshine" Ponytail.
Chidren's Updo Hairstyle with Twisties from Tanisha Higgins
Moms are always worried about their child's hair. They look for one of those black hairstyles that are easy to maintain, while protecting their child's hair.
Pamela Webster's "Elegant Bow" Kid's Hairstyle
Sooner or later, that young girl is going to want to change up her hairstyle. She'll probably look through hair style magazines or check out her friends hairstyles.
Nacole Brown's Princess Locs Natural Updo Hairstyle
Kid's hairstyles do not have to be any more challenging than they look. Your princess can use her braids to show her locs off in a way that everyone will adore. This look is simple with only a few bobby pins and a pony tail holder.
Elegant Kid's Natural Locs Hairstyle from Nacole Brown
Locs are not only for adults, but children are now expressing their culture with this natural hairstyle. Kid's hairstyles must show they are adorable and adventurous, and this curly loc style does just that.
Cute Kid's Hairstyle from Tenika Brentley
Looking for easy kid's hairstyles and curly hairstyles? Look no further! Here are the steps to recreate this style. The items you will need are a small hair elastic band and a curling iron
Long Curly Kid's Hairstyle from Deirdre Clay
The picture contains a very trendy kid's hairstyles which also accommodates the use of texture for black hairstyles and curly hairstyles.
Kid's Braids Hairstyle from Deirdre Clay
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Hello, I'm Toffee, a spayed 3-year-old gray tiger feline with sparkling fur and a winning smile. Just like my name suggests, I'm a sweetie who just can't get enough petting. I'm a "Sidekick" in the Humane Society's Feline-ality program, which means I'll be happy as a clam curled up on your couch while you're away but willing and eager whenever you need some quick kitty affection after work, before bed, or anytime you just need a hug.
I'm one of the Humane Society's "Hand-Picked Cats," so my adoption fee is FREE and includes a voucher for a veterinarian exam, vaccinations, 45 days of pet health insurance, and a microchip.
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CHICAGO, IL—In what industry insiders are calling the largest retail real estate bankruptcy filing in U.S. annals, Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc. has voluntarily filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
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Industry sources in a position to know say the General Growth Properties' filing could be the first of several similar legal actions that may also be taken voluntarily this year by other major retail developers and investors.
Shopping center industry watchers predicted the April 16 filing after the 45-year-old mall developer couldn't get all of its creditors to extend loan payment and payoff dates until the end of this year or longer, as Real Estate Channel previously reported.
Courts in several states in March had already ordered the seizure of about six GGP shopping centers after the developer failed to meet various loan payment deadlines.
GGP's filing in New York listed assets of $29.5 billion and debts of about $27.3 billion.
In a prepared statement, the company said all of its 200 retail centers in 44 states will remain open for business as its bankruptcy hearing continues in the Southern District of New York's federal bankruptcy court in New York City.
Pershing Square Capital Management LP of New York City is loaning GGP $375 million to help with day-to-day operational costs.
Pershing principal William Ackerman (middle right photo) has previously stated his firm is taking a 25 percent ownership stake in the shopping center company. That would make Pershing the third largest shareholder in General Growth Properties.
The Chapter 11 filing lists Eurohypo AG of Eschborn, Germany, a unit of Commerzbank AG, as GGP's largest unsecured creditor with claims on two loans totaling $2.59 billion.
Eurohypo is the administrative agent for 175 separate creditors. Only 10 percent of the loans are held by Eurohypo. Note holders of General Growth Properties bonds are owed a total $4 billion.
"Our core business remains sound and is performing well with stable cash flows," says GGP CEO Adam Metz. "We believe that chapter 11 is the best process for restructuring maturing mortgage loans, reducing the company's corporate debt, and establishing a sustainable, long-term capital structure for the company.
"While we have worked tirelessly in the past several months to address our maturing debts, the collapse of the credit markets has made it impossible for us to refinance maturing debt outside of chapter 11."
Metz said in the prepared statement, "The company has requested, and expects to receive, additional (court) approvals to give the company the authority to make payments to ensure that the company's shopping centers and other properties continue to operate uninterrupted in the ordinary course of business, including paying employee compensation, certain critical service providers, insurance and other claims.
"The Company intends to pay all providers of goods and services delivered post-petition."
(Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, one of General Growth Properties' assets, bottom left photo)
General Growth Properties' portfolio totals about 200 million square feet of retail space and includes over 24,000 stores nationwide.
General Growth Properties' portfolio totals about 200 million square feet of retail space and includes over 24,000 stores nationwide.
The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. Its common stock traded today (April 16) at $1.05, up from 57 cents on March 21 but down from its all-time high of $67 per share in March 2007.


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Windhoek, Namibia
With an early start to the day, we travel onto Windhoek, Namibia's capital. Upon our arrival in Windhoek, we embark on a brief walking tour around the city and view some of the famous landmarks. Our accommodation this evening is located between the city and the airport.
Accommodation: Two Per Room: Heja Game Lodge
Facilities: En-suites Per Room Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Etosha National Park to Windhoek ±450 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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I wish that I were one of those neat people. Sadly, I am not. After 5 years of neglect, I finally cleaned and organized my pastel trays. These trays were made for me years ago by my wonderful stepdad, Sam. He was so handy, and I miss him. In the interest of full disclosure, I am not going to show you how beautiful they look without showing you the "before" pictures. Here goes:
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With this set, we delve into some culture. The floral images in this set were inspired by Persian ceramic designs. We love looking at old designs and bringing them afresh with a modern twist, and this is just one example of such an effort. Whether they are simply stamped, colored, or used with some other techniques, I think you will love these floral images!
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June 2002
While my two and a half weeks here have been productive, enjoyable ones, and while I feel as though Jamie, the kids and I are truly part of this corporate family, concerns over slight inaccuracies in my resume have created an environment in which I can no longer effectively manage, mainly because the locks on my office have been changed. So it is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation, though the errors are perfectly explainable:
--Through slight typographical mistakes, a correspondence school certificate in gun repair was misidentified as an M.B.A. from Stanford. I think if you look at any standard keyboard you'll see how this happened.
--I was not in fact CFO of 7-Eleven Corp., but night cashier at store attached to an Exxon station in Peoria, Ill. A misunderstanding on my part as to the meaning of "CFO."
--Assertions that I was a "motivated self-starter" were true at time they were made. It was a spell of cold weather and losses in the stock market that prompted me to spend most mornings reading Maxim in the boiler room.
--So as not to upset my family dog, I changed the length of employment for all my previous jobs into dog years.
--The National Association of Brotherhoods at no time named me Entrepreneur of the Millennium, as such an organization does not and has never existed. This item was added to my resume by an underling at a previous job, a lovable gimping albino lad whom I hired out of compassion, not knowing of his Haldol addiction or spasms of blind rage. His action was no doubt precipitated by my spurning of his romantic advances. In consideration to his family, I will not release his name.
--In a moment of disorientation, my love of the film "Rudy" was listed as a three-year stint as the head coach at Notre Dame.
--"Knowledge of standard word processing and accounting software," to me, means I know of and acknowledge its existence. Apparently some people disagree.
--By "service in Vietnam," I was in fact referring to a two-day stint as a busboy at the Vietnam Palace on 58th St., not the protracted and bloody conflict which I was excepted, largely due to my being 2 at the time and also a conscientious objector.
--My references are no longer, in fact, available on request, many of them having died in a marina fire of their own setting.
--A lack of specificity in the vacancy notice gave me the mistaken impression that my past salaries could in fact be listed in dollars inflation-adjusted for the year 2135.
--At no point was I president of Uruguay.
--Under "other experiences," I never played Mercutio in the BBC production of "Romeo & Juliet." This error was introduced when my resume was translated into Tagalog and then back into English. It should read "15 months at Joliet." For setting a marina fire, but I assure you a completely different one.
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Made in 5 days from Dec. 5th to Dec. 10th 2007, Oakland producer Nick James creates his follow up to 2005's The Color Line (Jay-Z's Black Album Remix), titled American Producer, remixing the entire American Gangster album. Definitely an amazing remix project. Also check out The new "The Nas Remixes" and "The Color Line" on DatPiff.
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The Superbowl, America's favorite day. I have a confession, the only part of the Superbowl I watched was Beyoncé's half-time performance. Beyoncé is beyond perfection. I love love loved her brilliant performance-Wow! Anyways, Superbowl advertisements are some of the most popular ads of all time. Advertising agencies and Brands compete for the chance to have a 30 second spot aired. Many brands and companies even pay up to 4 million dollars. If you missed the ads, The Huffington Post did a great wrap-up on all of the Superbowl ads hits and misses.
Here are some of my favorites from the big day:
Favorite 2013: Jeep
My all time favorite was the commercial by Jeep. It featured a heartfelt video-slideshow that didn't include the newest 4-wheel drive feature or how soft the leather seat cushions were. Instead Jeep focused on how they're partnership with USO to bring our troops home. Jeep cares about our troops and this beautiful heartwarming advertisement demonstrated just that. Oprah Winfrey's voiceover helped too.
"Hands down, the winner was Chrysler because of American pride," said Jim Joseph, president of North America division for Cohn & Wolfe.
Funniest: Best Buy
Although I didn't find any ads to be both entertaining and true to the product. (really Tide…..Montanaland?) I thoroughly enjoyed Amy Poehler ad with miniscule mentions of Best Buy. ABC even released a guide to the answers to all of Poehler's questions. Amy Poehler is one of the funniest actresses in hollywood today, and she gave a hysterical performance. However, critics didn't find it to be a shinning star, "Celebrities in ads are a gamble. Smart marketers know the brand should be in the spotlight, not the spokesperson. But in this spot it was Poehler shining brightly, all alone." (Forbes) Either way, I loved her frantic, "What is the Cloud?, Where is the Cloud?, Are we in the Cloud?"
Honorable Mention: Samsung
Overall though, I was disappointed. For 4 million dollars of 30-seconds these ads should be unflawed. However, 72&Sunny produced a hilarious "Superbowl ad spoof" for Samsung. "Are you sure you are not here to see Sam Sung?" Although the media is saying it's a cop-out, I disagree, I am glad someone finally shed light on how ridiculous outrageous these Superbowl ads are. Am I rushing out to buy a Samsung HTC phone or got a sense of the Samsung brand or what they are doing for America? No. However, a thoroughly enjoyable ad.
Tear Jerker: Budweiser
Again, I like that Budweiser chose not to showcase the beer and 'having a good time with alcoholic beverages', but instead focused on family values and relationships. They didn't go cuteness overload( Yes im looking at you KIA), and by the end of the 2 minutes I was crying over the reunion.
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In last week's blog, we talked about how investing in a Solar-Breeze NX2 can result in significant savings in energy costs for pool owners. But, that's not the only savings that Solar-Breeze customers see when they add a solar-powered robotic pool skimmer to their pool.
Another area where Solar-Breeze owners save is pool chemicals. The Solar-Breeze NX2 holds two Tri-Chlor tablets, which distribute chlorine as it travels the surface of the pool. Since the Solar-Breeze operates all day while the sun is shining when most pool filtration systems are idle, 90 – 95% of debris and organic material is removed before it has a chance to decay and produce bacteria in the sunlight. This results in less bacteria growth in the pool. We've heard from some of our customers that since adding a Solar-Breeze to their pool, their water tests better than it ever has. Keeping bacteria growth to a minimum means less chemicals are needed to keep pool water clean, balanced and swim-ready.
Having a Solar-Breeze NX2 in your pool also means that algae food (all kinds of organic matter that blows into your pool) gets picked up before the algae can start feeding on it. (Read more about how algae grows in pools here.) Once algae takes hold of your pool, it can be costly to remove. If any algae remains, repeated algaecide treatments will be necessary. This can become an expensive problem to solve. The continual skimming done by a robotic pool skimmer throughout the day can save pool owners money and time when it comes to algae growth.
Some Solar-Breeze customers find that the Solar-Breeze NX2 is the missing piece that allows them to manage their pool cleaning on their own. The continuous skimming, when combined with the pool's filtration system and a vacuum, can keep the pool clean with much less work required – even with reduced pool pump run time! Many of our customers have been able to cut the expense of having their pools professionally cleaned by putting a Solar-Breeze in their pool.
Our goal has always been to make pool ownership easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We also think reducing the carbon footprint of pools is pretty cool, too. If you have questions about our products, please let us know – we're always happy to help.