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What do you do if you don't trust the world around you? You build a new one. That's the motto of Michael Reynolds, Architect and visionary that created the Earthship. Earthships are houses that are completely self-sufficient and totally off the grid with no electricity or water bills - ever.
Ep1: Earthships.
Michael Reynolds and his team of builders along with 50 interns, who have given up their lives to be part of this project, have just four weeks to build a house in Big Sky, Montana for Earthship enthusiast Jeff Saad. Michael and his crew battle nature and time to try and complete this amazing house.
Ep2: North Pole.
Alaskan builder Jeff Ward, has been building houses in remote locations all over Alaska for years - Now his son Bryce, who is also the current mayor of the North Pole, is lending a hand as they combine their talents to create an off-the-grid cabin not too far from Santa's house.
Ep3: Yurts So Good.
Chris and Catelyn Williams are building the home of their dreams, a 30-foot tall, 700 square-foot, off-grid yurt in Montana, complete with a breathtaking view of the mountains.And with solar power, its own stream, hot running water, a modern kitchen, all-weather insulation, a second floor loft, and even a guest room for friends and family, this definitely isn't your grandfather's yurt. Follow this young couple as they prep their own land and break ground to build their ultimate luxury yurt in the woods.
Ep4: Alaska Range.
Ana and Jacob White and their two small kids are a modern-day Swiss Family Robinson, building an off-the-grid cabin on the Alaska Range. With all of their materials needing to be transported by snowmobile, this adventurous couple will have their work cut out for them as they create an entire home with no utilities available. And with the unpredictable Alaskan weather, not to mention aggressive wildlife, this family will be racing against the seasonal clock to get the cabin done before the dead of winter.
Ep5: Rocky Mountains.
What do you get when a talented architect and a group of daring mountain bike enthusiasts come together to build an off-the-grid Oculus and tree house in the side of a mountain? We follow along as Colorado native Steve Novy and his friends from the Stomparillaz Creative Cycling Collective put the rugged Rocky Mountain terrain to the test in an area known for unpredictable mudslides, snowstorms, and mountain lions.
Ep6: Mud Men.
Builder Matteo Lundgren creates custom cob houses using natural materials such as clay, sand, straw, and water. Matteo and "Peaches" travel to Washington state to assist renowned Evolutionary Architect, SunRay Kelly in building an amazing off-grid cottage, start to finish, with all local materials-- including cob (mud)!!
Ep7: Alaskan Glacier.
Alaskan adventure guide Don Lee is building a remote survival cabin on top of a glacier where no man has stepped before. But in an area plagued with avalanches and unpredictable weather, this fearless bushman needs to time his construction perfectly. And when you're building in an untouched area only accessible by air, logistics are just the tip of the iceberg.
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text: 48 Hours in Fort Worth SHARE THIS TWEET THIS SHARE THIS COMMENT LOVE THIS 1 E-mail Fort Worth Texas is a city of wonders, marvels and surprises and you can have the most marvelous time here. This city is known for its tourist attractions, shopping malls, restaurants, bistros, pubs, bars, discos and more. With this travel guide, you can easily discover and explore the wonders of this city. By Jack Miller [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons DAY 1 : First Day Tour of the Amazing City of Fort Worth 8:00 am is Time for Coffee Paris Coffee shop is where you should be headed at 8:00 am in the morning. This is an old fashioned coffee shop that is a diner too. With cheap prices and delicious dishes, this diner attracts tourists as well as, local regulars who enjoy themselves here. Mains here cost between $4 - $8. Opening hours are from 6 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday and till 11 am on Saturday. Address - 700 W Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 335 2041 Website - www.pariscoffeeshop.net 9:00 am is When the Museum Doors are Open The Sid Richardson collection of western art is perfect for those who love all things western. Its bronzes and paintings are amazing and admirers of Western art should not give this one a miss. The opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm Mondays to Thursdays, till 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Address - 309 Main St, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817-332-6554 Website - www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org 10:00 am - Head to Amon Carter Museum of American Art Pre-American art is a stunning display at Amon Carter Museum of American Art. You get to see iconic works by artists such as Josh Singer Sargent, Alexander Calder, and impressive works showing the American West to interested tourists. Walking through this museum is like a visual tour of the United States. This museum opens its doors at 10 am and closes on 5 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Address - 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817-738-1933 Website - www.cartermuseum.org 11:00 am - When You have Your NASCAR Experience Visit the Texas Motor Speedway to have a full on NASCAR experience. Annual stock car race is held in the month of November but for USD 125, you can go for a ride in the racer. Speedway is 20 miles north of downtown. For adults, the tour charges are $8 while for children, they are $6. opening hours are from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening from Mondays to Fridays and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sundays. Address - 3545 Lone Star Cnr, Hwy 114 & I-35, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 215 8500 Website - www.texasmotorspeedway.com 12:00 pm is Emporium Time Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is where you get 80 beers on tap. This place is a haven for those who love craft beer. Half Acre Hell is the famous patio of this bar and emporium. The emporium is open from 11 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon Mondays to Thursdays and till 2 am Friday and Saturday. It opens from noon to midnight on Sundays. Address - 111 E 3rd St, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 336 7470 Website - https://www.facebook.com/FlyingSaucerFortWorth 1:00 pm - Lunchtime at Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine Texas fine dining is where its at if you plan a trip to Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine which features products from local farms as well as ranch farms and you get the best Texas cheese and creme brulee here. Lunch hours are from Tuesday to Friday while dinner is from Tuesday to Saturday. Meals cost anywhere between $10 to $42. Address - 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd, Fort Worth Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 738 5489 Website - bonnellstexas.com/ 2:00 pm - Time for a Walk in Botanic Garden Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a Japanese garden complete with koi pond as well as a tropical conservatory which are its highlights. Admission is free for adults and children. But for the conservatory, a nominal fee of $1 is charged for adults and 50 cents for children. Opening hours are from 10 in the morning to 9 in the evening Monday to Friday. From 10 am, the garden remains open till 6 pm on Sundays and closes on weekends in the months from November to March. Address - Southwestern Section, Trinity Park Telephone Number - 1 817 871 7686 Website - www.fwbg.org 3:00 pm - See the Cattle Auction The Cattle Auction opens from 8 in the morning. Those who are curious will want to explore the amazing live auction cattle complete with an alert auctioneer as visitors are welcome to observe. Address - 131 E Exchange Ave Telephone Number - 1 800 422 2117 Website - www.superiorlivestock.com 4:00 pm - Hit the Trail Trinity Trails is where the fun begins at 4:00 pm with hiking, biking and horse riding along the Trinity River. Some of the major natural parks are located here as well. Website - www.trinitytrails.org Make the Money at 5:00 pm Rather, watch how money is made at the US treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Located in Fort Worth, United States, this treasury is the place where Ben Franklin is more than a name. Its opening hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday to Friday. Address - 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 231 4000 Website - www.moneyfactory.gov 6:00 pm - Browse Around a Bookstore Barnes and Noble is the classic book seller with the best books on sale. Browsing around, you can enjoy the comfort of the experience of sitting and reading leisurely. Address - 401 Commerce St, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number- 1 817 332 7178 Website - www.bn.com 7:00 pm - Try Some Wine Zambrano Wine Cellar and Bistro is where the locals and tourists alike have a good time. The wine here is superlative and the atmosphere is scintillating. This bar opens at 4 pm and remains open till midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays, they are open till 2 am. With an extensive list of over 50 wines and a modern wine bar, this downtown establishment is upmarket. Address - 910 Houston St, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 850 9463 Website - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zambranos-Wine-Cellar-Downtown-Fort-Worth 8:00 pm - Head out to the Bass Performance Hall Bass Hall's theaters are the venue for powerful performances by symphonies, ballets and orchestras besides the bass. Address - 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States Telephone Number - 817-212-4280 Website - www.basshall.com/ 9:00 pm - Joe T. Garcia's is the Right Place to Grab a Meal This is the most famous restaurant in Fort Worth with magical courtyards lit with candles and fountains bubbling amidst tropical foliage . The mains cost between $8 to $14 and the experience is simply out of this world. From 11 am in the morning to 2:30 pm in the afternoon and 5 to 10 in the evening/night, this establishment remains open. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can visit the restaurant from 11 am to 11 pm. Sundays is when this eatery closes at 10 pm. Address - 2201 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817-626-4356 Website - www.joets.com 10:00 pm - Get Some Entertainment The AMC Palace 9 Theater is the place to be following your meal. This theater showcases the best in the business and you can be sure you get entertainment that is completely satisfying. AMC Palace 9 Theater Address - 220 E Third, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone - 1-888-AMC-FUN Website - www.amc.com At 11:00 pm, Head Out to the Saloon White Elephant Saloon is where the Stockyard cowboys hang out. This bar has been around since the 1880s and it is owned by T. Love. Local talent is featured regularly at this bar. This bar remains open from noon to midnight on Sundays to Thursdays and till 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays Address - 106 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817-624-8273 Website - www.whiteelephantsaloon.com 12:00 am - Go to Booger's Red Boogie the night away at Booger's Red, where you can ride the saddle at the bar and sip your beer in style. Address - 109 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817-624-1246 Website - www.h3ranch.com/booger-reds DAY 1 Map DAY 2: Tour of Fun and Frolicsome City at Fort Worth 8:00 am - Spend Some Quality Time at Downtown Downtown Fort Worth is amazing to walk through and soak in the ambiance. You can even visit a gallery or store here and browse around to work up an appetite for breakfast. Website - www.dfwi.org/ 9:00 am - Eat Breakfast at Carshon's Deli This is one of the leading delis for getting a hold of the famous NY sandwiches and enjoying outstanding corned beef on rye. This establishment has been around since 1928. Mains here cost between $5 to $9 and opening hours are from 9 am in the morning to 3 pm in the afternoon Mondays to Saturdays Address - 3133 Cleburne Rd, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 923 1907 Website - www.carshonsdeli.com 10:00 am - It's Time to Visit the Zoo After breakfast, the time is ripe for moving on to the Fort Worth Zoo, one of the most popular zoo in the state. This zoo is open from March to September till 6pm on weekends. Adults are charged $12 for entry while children can enter for $9 and the parking fee of the zoo is $5. Address - Forest Park off S University Dr Telephone Number - 1 817 759 7555 Website - www.fortworthzoo.org 11:00 am - Go to the Historic Stockyards Western wear shops and stores for knickknacks abound with steakhouses and cowboys riding on horseback are what makes Stockyards historic. It provides a self guided audio walking tour and you can even go for a tour guide. Address - Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817-625-9715 Website - www.fortworthstockyards.org 12:00 pm - When you Get to See Cows and Cattle Fort Worth Herd is where you can head out to enjoy the splendid view of cattle in their corrals with pictures of each to match against the name. Address: 131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, United States Telephone Number: 1 817-336-4373 Website - www.fortworth.com/the-herd/ 1:00 pm and It's Time For Lunch Kincaid's Hamburgers are the best place to go if gourmet burgers are right up your alley. Get ready for the American classic burger with shakes and malts here. Address: 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States Phone: 1 817-732-2881 Website - kincaidshamburgers.com/ 2:00 pm - The Museum Beckons Country's best small art museum- that is what Kimbell Art Museum is famous for. You can enjoy European masterpieces by Cezanne and Caravaggio. See the Torment of St. Anthony (Michelangelo's first work) in all its glory. This museum was recently redesigned by well known architect Renzo Piano. This museum is open from noon to 8 pm on Fridays, till 5 pm on Sundays and 10 am to 5 pm Tuesdays to Thursdays. Address - 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 332 8451 Website - www.kimbellart.org 3:00 pm is the Right Time for a Visit to Modern Art Museum This museum is located in Darnell Street and you can enjoy the mind expanding paintings by artistic masters like Picasso and Mark Rothko. Don't miss out on the Twenty Five Colored Marilyns created by Andy Warhol, the master of modern art. While adults get charged $10, children are admitted without charge to the museum. The museum is open from 10 in the morning to 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday and till 8pm on Thursday Address - 3200 Darnell St Telephone Number - 1 817-738-9215 Website - www.themodern.org 4:00 pm is When you Enjoy Stockyards Cattle Drive The stockyards cattle drive down Exchange Avenue is just amazing and you can enjoy the sight of Texas leghorns in a stunning photo op. Drives are conducted daily on 11:30 am and 4 pm. Address - Across From the Livestock Exchange Building 130 E. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth TX 76164 Telephone Number - 817.624-4741 Website - www.fortworthstockyards.org/Business.aspx 5:00 pm - Enjoy Some Cool Beer with Pizza You can get the best beer and pizza at Zio Carlo Magnolia Brew Pub with a thin crust pizza that comes in 17 varsities and an equal diversity of beer brands. Mains cost between $12 and $16. The pub is open from 11:30 am in the morning to 12:00 at midnight, Monday to Friday. On weekends, this bar is open from 11:30 am to 1 am on Saturdays and 10:30 am to midnight on Sundays. Address - 1001 Magnolia Ave Telephone Number - 1 817 923 8000 Website - www.gr8ale.com At 6:00 pm , Savor the Opera Enjoy the music and take in the beautiful symphonies and performances here. This is the oldest running opera in Texas. The Fort Worth Opera Address: 1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States Telephone Number - 1 817 731 0726 Website -www.fwopera.org At 7:00 pm, Jam at the Basement Bar This small but amazing bar tucked in Stockyards is the venue for eclectic musical performances and you can enjoy your beer along with some awesome acts. Opening hours of this bar are from 3 pm in the afternoon to 2 am in the morning. Address - 105 W Exchange St, Fort Worth Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 458 1803 Website- www.the-basementbar.com/ 8:00 pm is the Ideal Time to Visit Saint Emilion for the Perfect Dinner For dinner, nothing quite compares to Saint Emilion, a stunning restaurant which serves amazing rustic food from France. Fixed price meals as well as order off the menu are available here. You can get a $25 deal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Prices for the mains is from $30 to 40 and opening hours are from 6 to 9 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays. Address - 3617 W 7th St, Fort Worth, Texas Telephone Number - 1 817 737 2781 Website - www.saint-emilionrestaurant.com 9:00 pm - Is When you See the Ballet Ballet performances at the Texas Ballet theatre are a cut above the rest and the graceful and charming performances will leave you more than enriched. Address - 1540 Mall Circle Fort Worth, TX 76116 Telephone Number - 1 817 763 0207 Website - www.texasballettheater.org 10:00 pm - Round off the Ballet with Symphony Fort Worth symphony is the perfect venue for taking in solid musical performances and amazing experiences. Address: 330 E 4th St #200, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States Telephone Number - 1 817 665 6000 Website - www.fwsymphony.org 11:00 pm - The Time to Visit Saloon Old is gold and Lola's Saloon lives up to the adage. You get the most band and the most delightful music here. Drinks are also awesome. The party goes on from noon to 2 am. Address - 2736 W 6th St Telephone- 1 817 877 0666 Website - www.lolasfortworth.com 12:00 am is the Perfect Hour for a Walk Trinity Park is a 252 acre park across the Trinity River which has everything from ponds and fishing piers to playground and trail. Take a lovely moonlit walk in the park and enjoy the experience. Trinity Park. Address: 2401 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States Phone: 1 817-392-5700 Website - http://fortworthtexas.gov/pacs/parks/ Day 2 Map

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Since it feels cold, I made some navy bean and ham soup in the Instant Pot. No need to soak the beans overnight when using a pressure cooker.
Saturday (49) - We went into Bullhead City to look for new curtains for the front windshield. No luck finding anything at either Walmart or Joanne's. I guess were stuck with Amazon. We also picked up groceries including today's experiment. Sous vide burgers. Sounds odd, at least to me, but 140°F for 22 minutes. For burgers, you can't use the vacuum sealer so this will be the first time I'll be using some silicone bags designed for use with a sous vide.
The burgers came out fine. Medium edge to edge and after searing in a frying pan for a minute or so they no longer looked an unappetizing grey. The silicone bags are more difficult to purge the air. I think Zip-Loc bags would work better for burgers.
The Mexican grocery store in Mojave Valley had pre-made masa for tamales. Tempting but a 5lb bag would make about 5 dozen tamales. A few more tamales than we need. The masa is the most challenging part of making tamales. At least in my opinion.
Today's movies were Santa Clause 3 and episode 1 of Lost in Space. I think we watched Santa Clause 2 on Thursday. We are flush with streaming services. Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+. Disney+ is courtesy of Verizon and Apple TV+ was included with Bridget's new iPad.


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Over the last decade, seatback IFE has survived in the face of countless news articles about its imminent demise.
It has survived in the face of dire predictions from would-be industry disrupters who insisted that passengers prefer to watch older content on their own devices versus new blockbusters at eye level on seatback screens.
It has survived despite pleas from aircraft interiors designers for airlines to do away with screens so that their full vision for the onboard passenger experience can be realized.
And it has survived – inexplicably, to some industry observers – despite the march of BYOD, wireless IFE, and inflight connectivity on aircraft.
But will in-seat/seatback IFE survive the coronavirus pandemic?
It obviously faces several headwinds, either as a direct result of the crisis or a knock-on effect of it. And those who have long argued against its adoption – citing the additional weight and fuel burn associated with wired embedded systems – may now have more of a receptive audience.
Seatback IFE represents cost, both for content licensing and hardware maintenance, at a time when airlines are in the depths of financial despair.
It is a touchscreen device at a time when passengers are wary about touching surfaces, and are seeking contactless experiences.
A key value proposition for seatback IFE – it distracts passengers' brains from the pain of sitting in high-density seating configurations – is being challenged in the near-term, as some airlines adopt social distancing measures on board, including blocking middle seats.
Another key value proposition – the ability for seatback IFE to offer "early window" movies to passengers before they're accessible at home – is being tested, as Hollywood has employed a day-and-date release model for new (second-tier) movies during this stay-home period.
While seatback IFE can be found on the vast majority of widebodies in the world fleet, the twin-aisle market has been softening for years and is rapidly growing even softer amid the pandemic. Is seatback IFE assured of being part of the "secular shift" to long-range narrowbodies? It has been part of A321neo operator Aer Lingus' shift; it did not factor into Norwegian's shift when the carrier was flying Boeing 737 MAXs across the Atlantic.
Airlines with seatback IFE usually fit into one of three categories – those that wholly embrace it as a benefit and product differentiator; those that are neutral on adoption, accepting the simple fact that seatback IFE is the cost of doing business on long-haul flights; and those that went kicking and screaming into adoption when Gulf carriers starting winning the #PaxEx accolades.
Paul Margis, the former CEO of IFE giant Panasonic Avionics, explained the paradigm thusly, in 2012:
A lot of airlines got into embedded IFE for hygienic reasons – in other words, it wasn't really their strategy in the first place. They just got backed into it because their competitors were doing it.
While the last several years has seen a big upswing in IFE – with virtually every long-haul carrier putting it in – it's possible that the market will stabilize to the point where there will be airlines that really focus on their embedded product offerings, while others that adopted IFE for hygienic reasons will drive that cost bar and that performance bar down, and will ask themselves: 'What do I need to compete and what is good enough?'
That question is likely being asked by virtually every airline right now. What do I need to compete and what is good enough?
There's another important factor to consider – the natural push for more sustainable air travel, amplified by the Greta effect.
Even before the coronavirus crisis, the eco-credentials of seatback IFE were being called into question. Etihad Airways – a major seatback IFE customer for widebodies (which even used this downtime for IFE updates) – last year rolled out a "Choose Well" A320/A321 economy short-haul experience that saw the elimination of seatback screens, scoring the carrier some green marketing points.
Not all passengers were convinced that Etihad's motivation was purely about slashing CO2 emissions. "They are cutting costs. That's all that is. American Airlines took out screens to save fuel and add seats. Jesus, what innocence…it's all about the money," noted one commenter to RGN.
Delta, which installed seatback IFE on the vast majority of its mainline fleet, was armed with a green IFE message when this journalist posed the question in January at the APEX TECH conference in Los Angeles: how do you mesh your sustainability messaging with your near fleet-wide adoption of embedded IFE? A Delta exec responded by saying the carrier's new Delta Flight Products-made wireless seatback system is lighter and therefore more environmentally friendly than traditional wired systems.
But if a case can now be made that the BYOD model is "more sanitary", "safer" and "greener", will the airlines that adopted seatback IFE for, in Margis' words "hygienic reasons" (ironically enough), use this narrative – coupled with cost-cutting – as part of their exit strategy in time?
Removing embedded IFE from widebodies would require significant and costly aircraft overhauls, the type of thing that cash-strapped airlines are eschewing at present.
But given that "everything is going touchless, we could see an uptick with wireless", especially on long-haul narrowbodies, Tronos Aviation Consulting managing officer Gary Weissel suggested today.
During the first in a series of virtual Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) sessions from Reed Exhibitions, Weissel said his firm "did projects on that pre-COVID, so the business case to remove [embedded IFE] on long-range narrowbodies is there."
Viasat, whose high-capacity Ka-band connectivity solution is able to support a free onboard Internet model (see JetBlue), is seeing the wireless trend "almost accelerate" given the COVID-19 crisis, according to company VP commercial mobility Don Buchman.
In addition to broadband connectivity, Viasat can "get live TV" to passengers' devices, and it can allow passengers to connect with crew without touching the call button. In short, you can contact the flight attendant through your device, noted Buchman at today's virtual PEC event.
Going forward, airlines that see continued value in seatback IFE would obviously be wise to double-down on the message that touchscreens have been thoroughly cleaned, as Delta, for example, is already doing.
Perhaps airlines will empower passengers to take matters into their own hands by distributing disinfectant wipes for the express purpose of a pre-flight wipe down of seatbacks and tray tables, as an additional precaution.
Hastening the introduction of companion apps for in-seat IFE – which enable passengers to sync their personal device with the onboard system – could instill further confidence in passengers. Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa were early customers of this innovation from Panasonic.
Indeed, Singapore Airlines is reminding passengers of this IFE companion app functionality in its latest press release about how the carrier is boosting health and safety.
There is also a safety narrative to embedded IFE. It's integrated with the PA. Seatback and dropdown systems are used to broadcast passenger service and safety announcements, and can be further employed to impart any new inflight protocols stemming from the pandemic, including around cleanliness and social distancing.
But if airlines were to blame COVID-19 for a lack of fresh movie content – or indeed no IFE content at all – would there be an uproar? Qantas pointed to the crisis, and its need to cut costs, as the driver behind its decision to temporarily switch off inflight Internet, movies and TV shows in April, as reported by Executive Traveller.
Passengers might be just so grateful to be flying again that they'll check some of their expectations (reframed as privilege?) at the door. All the more so if they've suddenly got space to move.
Related Articles:
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- Considering PaxEx as studios accelerate home release for some movies
- IFEC ready to aid airlines impart new inflight protocols to passengers
- Industry stakeholders weigh likelihood of major cabin reconfigurations
- Traveling with an allergic child trained me for a post-pandemic world
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Making snow angels is so much fun. But, what if there is no snow?
Or it's too cold outside? Or you don't want your little ones to get their special Christmas outfits wet? Inside snow to the rescue! Yes, it's messy – but that's a huge part of the appeal (just get your children to promise they'll help you to tidy up afterwards!)
Here's our favorite fake snow recipe, from www.kidsplayandcreate.com
Put a plastic sheet on the kitchen table. Put on an apron.
Pour out one cup of baking soda.
Ask the men in your family for their shaving cream. Be honest and admit they might not get much back! If they moan nip to the shops and get some inexpensive shaving cream.
Get a big bowl and pour in the baking soda. Add the shaving cream slowly – resist the temptation to make a shaving cream mountain - until you get the 'snow' consistency that you like. This recipe is brilliant as the fake snow stays cool to the touch and has a lovely powdery feel. Plus, it'll smell fantastic!
Put a plastic sheet on the floor. Get your children to change into their favorite angel costumes. Pour the 'snow' onto the sheet. Get everyone to take turns to lie down and make brilliant snow angels.
Take lots of photographs – you might even fool their friends that it's snowing where you live or, if it is white outside, pretend that they are brave enough to venture outdoors without their woolly hats on!
Tidy up!


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The new video for World of Tanks players from tutorial series that introduces you to Ultimate Conquest gameplay and shows you how to capture new provinces of Global Map.
This tutorial gives a thorough and vivid description of all the steps that a clan should make to be successful in Ultimate Conquest.
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Facts About Radon and Radon Testing
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that's formed during the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon exits the ground and can seep into your home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon gas can also contaminate well water.
Health officials have determined that radon gas is a carcinogen that can cause lung cancer. Studies show that radon is more of a risk to smokers, but nonsmokers have a slightly elevated chance of developing lung cancer when radon levels in the home are high. The only way to find out if your house contains radon gas is to perform radon tests.
Facts About Radon Gas
•There are no average radon levels for a specific city, state, or region.
•Houses without basements are as much at risk of radon contamination as houses with basements.
•It doesn't matter if your neighbor's radon test was low or high, results for your home may be completely different.
Long term radon tests take more than 90 days, but provide an accurate picture of the average amount of radon in your home. Since time is an issue, home buyers usually perform short term radon with either
What to do if Radon levels are too high? About 0.4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) of radon is found in the outside air and the average indoor radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L. The EPA recommends you use mitigation techniques to reduce indoor radon if levels in your home are above 4 pCi/L by installing a system to reduce radon gas in your home.
Radon Testing and a Real Estate Transaction
Currently it is acceptable to have a radon test performed along with a home inspection. The only problem we have with this, there is no way to guaranty the test will not be tampered with. Tampering will produce inaccurate results. We suggest doing the radon test after taking ownership of the property. This way you as the owner can control the testing environment. Insuring an accurate result. What your lawyer can do is place into escrow the appropriate funds. Once your test comes back the funds are there to take care of any issue.


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Richard Ford's 'Canada' Among Best Books Of 2012Resume
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Ford says his first novel in six years, "Canada," is about borders and the consequences of loss.
"Canada" is included on the best books of the year lists by the Christian Science Monitor and the Daily Beast.
The book's narrator is a teacher in his sixties named Del Parsons, who's looking back on what happened when his parents robbed a bank when he and his twin sister Berner were 15.
Ford spoke to Here & Now's Alex Ashlock.
Bonus audio: Hear Richard Ford talking to an audience of his fans at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Mass. about the craft of writing:
This segment originally aired June 19, 2012.
____Book Excerpt: 'Canada'
By: Richard Ford____
Part One
Chapter One
First, I'll tell about the robbery our parents committed. Then about the murders, which happened later. The robbery is the more important part, since it served to set my and my sister's lives on the courses they eventually followed. Nothing would make complete sense without that being told first.
Our parents were the least likely two people in the world to rob a bank. They weren't strange people, not obviously criminals. No one would've thought they were destined to end up the way they did. They were just regular—although, of course, that kind of thinking became null and void the moment they did rob a bank.
My father, Bev Parsons, was a country boy born in 1923, in Marengo County, Alabama, and came out of high school in 1939, burning to be in the Army Air Corps—the branch that became the Air Force. He went in at Demopolis, trained at Randolph, near San Antonio, wanted to be a fighter pilot, but lacked the aptitude and so learned bombardiering instead. He flew the B–25s, the light-medium Mitchells, that were seeing duty in the Philippines, and later over Osaka, where they rained destruction on the earth—the enemy and undeserving people alike. He was a tall, winning, smiling handsome six footer (he barely fitted into his bombardier's compartment), with a big square, expectant face and knobby cheekbones and sensuous lips and long, attractive feminine eyelashes. He had shiny white teeth and short black hair he was proud of—as he was of his name. Bev. Captain Bev Parsons. He never conceded that Beverly was a woman's name in most people's minds. It grew from Anglo-Saxon roots, he said. "It's a common name in England. Vivian, Gwen and Shirley are men's names there. No one confuses them with women." He was a non-stop talker, was open-minded for a southerner, had nice obliging manners which should've taken him far in the Air Force, but didn't. His wide hazel eyes would dart around any room he was in, finding someone to pay attention to him—my sister and me, ordinarily. He told corny jokes in a southern theatrical style, could do card tricks and magic tricks, could detach his thumb and replace it, make a handkerchief disappear and come back. He could play boogie-woogie piano, sometimes would "talk Dixie" to us and sometimes like Amos 'n Andy. He had lost some hearing by flying in the Mitchells, and which he was sensitive about. But he looked sharp in his "honest" GI haircut and blue captain's tunic and generally conveyed a warmth that was genuine and made my twin sister and me love him. It was also probably the reason my mother became attracted to him (though she couldn't have been more different from him or unsuited to him), and got pregnant from their one hasty encounter after meeting at a party honoring returned airmen, near where he was re-training to learn supply-officer duties at Fort Lewis, in March 1945—when no one needed him to drop bombs anymore. They were married immediately when they found out. Her parents, who lived in Tacoma and were Jewish immigrants from Poland, didn't approve. My mother's life changed forever after that—and not for the better.
It's enough to say that they weren't made for each other—the only children of Scotch-Irish, Alabama backwoods timber estimators and educated Jewish mathematics teachers from Poznan who'd escaped after 1918, and came to Washington State through Canada. My mother's parents had also been musicians and popular semi-professional concertizers in Poland, but had become school custodians in Tacoma—of all places. Being Jews meant little to them by then, just an old, exacting, constricted way of life they were happy to put behind them in a land where there apparently were no Jews.
My mother, Neeva Kamper (short for Geneva), was a tiny, intense, bespectacled woman with unruly, brown hair, downy vestiges of which ran down her jaw line. She had thick eyebrows and a shiny, thin-skinned forehead under which her veins were visible, and a pale indoor complexion that made her appear fragile—which she wasn't. My father jokingly said people where he was from in Alabama called her hair "Jew hair," or else "immigrant hair," but he liked it and loved her. (She never seemed to pay him much attention). She had small, delicate hands whose nails she kept manicured and shined and was vain about and that she gestured with absently. She owned a skeptical frame of mind, was an intent listener when we talked to her, and had a wit that could turn biting. She wore frameless glasses, read French poetry, often used terms like "couche-marde" or "trou de cul," which my sister and I didn't understand. She wrote poems in brown ink bought through the mail, and kept a journal we weren't permitted to read, and normally had a slightly nose-elevated, astigmatized expression of perplexity—which became true of her, and may always have been true. Before she married my father and quickly had my sister and me she'd graduated at age eighteen from Whitman College in Walla Walla, had worked in a book store, featured herself possibly as a bohemian and a poet, and hoped someday to land a job as a studious, small-college instructor, married to someone different from who she did marry—conceivably a college professor, which would've given her the life she felt she was intended for. She was only thirty-four, in 1960, the year these events occurred. But she already had "serious lines" beside her nose—which was small and pinkish at its tip—and her large, penetrating gray-green eyes had dusky lids that made her seem foreign and slightly sad and dissatisfied—which she was. She possessed a pretty, thin neck, and a sudden, unexpected smile that showed off her small teeth and girlish, heart-shaped mouth, though it was a smile she rarely practiced—except on my sister and me. We realized she was an unusual-looking person—dressed as she typically was in olive-color slacks and baggy-sleeved cotton blouses and hemp-and-cotton shoes she must've sent away to the west coast for—since you couldn't buy such things in Great Falls. And she only seemed more unusual standing reluctantly beside our tall handsome, out-going father. But it was rarely the case that we went "out" as a family, or ate in restaurants, so that we hardly noticed how they appeared in the world, among strangers. To us, life in our house seemed normal.
Excerpted from the book CANADA by Richard Ford. Copyright © 2012 by Richard Ford. Reprinted with permission of Harper Collins.
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While most of the world bangs on about how amazing autonomous cars will be, some of us are concerned. That includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation (aka the FBI), which has said a self-driving car could be used as a 'lethal weapon' ─ and no we're not talking about the film series.
An unclassified report by the FBI and obtained by the Guardian newspaper has said autonomous cars "will have a high impact on transforming what both law enforcement and its adversaries can operationally do with a car".
One example outlined in a section called Multitasking involves a suspect shooting at law enforcement while the car does the driving. Another sees terrorists turning self-driving cars into bombs that can get to the desired target with little human intervention and from a remote location.
The FBI also fears criminals could also override the safety systems a driverless car requires to keep the occupants safe, leading to an accident.
"Autonomy… will make mobility more efficient, but will also open up greater possibilities for dual-use applications and ways for a car to be more of a potential lethal weapon that it is today," agents of the Strategic Issues Group of the Directorate of Intelligence explained.
Hacking computer systems is hardly new and the task will become easier as increasingly clever cars rely on being connected to the internet at all times. This goes against common understanding that taking out human intervention and their ability to make mistakes will make roads safer.
While drivers can make mistakes, so do computer systems. You need only experience the dreaded Windows 'Blue Screen of Death' to know nothing is ever 100 per cent stable. The question is how damaging would a momentary loss of GPS tracking or a computing glitch be at 70mph?
There is a positive side to all of this. Cars that are aware of where they are at all times will therefore be easier to track and it's entirely possible the FBI could lock out a driver in the event of a chase, saving the need to put other motorists at risk. Hell, why not press a button to remotely lock the doors to keep the suspect inside until the police show up?
The report continued: "Surveillance will be made more effective and easier, with less of a chance that a patrol car will lose sight of a target vehicle.
"In addition, algorithms can control the distance that the patrol car is behind the target to avoid detection or intentionally have a patrol car make opposite turns at intersections, yet successfully meet up at later points with the target."
The FBI believes autonomous vehicles will be granted access to public roads by Congress within the next five to seven years. Plenty of time for clever people in white coats to come up with clever security systems (and for clever criminals to undo them).
A recent competition challenged hackers to try and remotely access the system of a Tesla Model S for a prize of US$10,000.
Google recently unveiled its interpretation of a driverless car. The official prototype does away with break pedals, steering wheel and is limited to 25mph.


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Managing Anger in the Workplace
Co authors: Donald Gibson and Bruce Tulgan
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In any organization, we must contend with competitors and unpredictable markets. There is bound to be conflict and therefore, conflict management is essential. Relationships at work tend to be interdependent, competitive, hierarchical, overexposed, and compulsory. Keeping the interests of yourself, your boss, your peers, your subordinates, your vendors, and your customers in alignment all the time is impossible. Learning the proper conflict management techniques are essential. Thus, for most people, work involves a constant juggling of-and wrestling with-competing interests. Whether the stakes are pecuniary, psychological, or both, they are always on the line in every interaction at work. While the workplace is an environment more likely to provoke feelings of anger, the consequences of poorly managed anger in the workplace may be much greater than in other contexts. At the same time, if managed effectively, anger can be a positive and productive emotion producing valuable data, as well as considerable motivation. Managing Anger in the Workplace will help you understand the costs and benefits of anger in the workplace; diagnose anger and common anger syndromes; use the underlying causes of anger as data to continually improve relationship, systems, practices, and policies; and manage anger in yourself, in others, and in your team. -- Publisher description.
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Gibson, D. E. & Tulgan, B. (2002). Managing Anger in the Workplace. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.
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Video is an increasingly effective way to engage with potential customers and ultimately drive traffic to your small business website. According to a study conducted by Hubspot, having a video embedded in your website can drive a 157% increase in search engine results. More than 60% of consumers claimed that video directly influenced their decision to buy a product or service.
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In this post, we'll discuss creative video marketing tips that can help you grow traffic, increase engagement, and even gain new customers when promoting your small business on the Internet or social media.
1. Repurpose blog posts into videos
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A fully-optimized landing page is one of the most effective lead-generating tools to have in your marketing arsenal. The purpose of a landing page is to cultivate new leads and produce conversions for your business on the net, as opposed to a homepage, which is a presentation of your company's unique value proposition and a starting point for a variety of actions. Your landing page should be tailored towards a specific offer so visitors immediately understand your business plans offer and take the desired action, whether that is filling out a form, requesting more information, or signing up for your product or service.
There are many benefits of integrating video into your landing pages. According to a study by Aberdeen Group, businesses that incorporate video into campaign landing pages experience 34% higher conversion rates. By using videos on campaign landing pages, a visitor can easily absorb the message that you are trying to communicate in a small amount of time.
There are different ways to add a video to your landing page – from making the video the centerpiece of your content or adding it to support copy on your page. Regardless of where you add the video, the video content should help support the goal of your landing page, whether that's downloading a piece of content or filling out a contact form. Using a video will help entertain and engage users, which will make them much more likely to convert.
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Friday Night, May 10th, 2013, Scottsdale, Arizona. Chef Gordan Ramsey, notorious for his vulgarity laced tirades on the reality tv show "Hell's Kitchen", is attempting to save a dying restaurant on his other reality tv show, "Kitchen Nightmares".
A show where he comes in, orders a hodgepodge of plates to sample from their menu, spits out the bite he takes into the paper or cloth napkin, calls it "rubbish", and rudely sends it back. Afterwards, the massively and justifiably insulted owners/chefs are berated for "their own good", and the sake of good tv. From then moving forward, Ramsey proceeds an attempt to "rescue" the restaurant — except for Amy's Baking Company.
In an episode for the ages, the owners of this little restaurant, in a city known for leisure, are so delusional, Ramsey sees there is no helping them and in a Kitchen Nightmares first, he walks away.
And THIS isn't even close to where it really gets entertaining.
After the episode airs, the legion of loyal Kitchen Nightmare fans take to Amy's Baking Company's Facebook, Yelp, and Reddit pages. From there, they unleash a full-blown, internet troll assault on this "mom and pop" eatery.
This still isn't where it gets interesting.
It's when said neurotically paranoid owners hit "reply" that it became a train wreck with plutonium for cargo.
They could have, and in hindsight, should have played the victim. Taking the moral high ground by simply stating, "Hey, it's TV! They sensationalized the entire thing for the sake of saving a program with dying ratings" (Kitchen Nightmares was off the air 16 months later).
Instead, they not only continued the narrative, they escalated it to the point of business suicide.
By hitting reply, and of course insulting the masses, their Kitchen Nightmare became an actual nightmare.
This if the first of a two-part blog about the world of social media and business. More specifically, how social media can destroy all your hard work, all your 16-hour work days, and all your entrepreneurial dreams. All by doing what the "trolls of the world wide web" want you to do…Hit reply.
Amy's Baking Company is a fun example because we can watch how this all unfolded. But, history has shown us that it doesn't have to be a small business to suffer the consequences of instinctive reaction.
We get it. Who wouldn't come to the defense of their "baby"? Your business is your child. You created it, you had sleepless nights because of it, you nurtured it, you fed it, and you suffered along with it. In many cases, if it grows, you ultimately become in charge of another life. If someone in their parents basement with nothing else to do but attack your business, your child — You understandably would defend it with a fury the likes no one has ever seen…
Again you play right into their hands.
Just ask McDonalds after their #McDStories debacle.
And it doesn't have to be just restaurants like the aforementioned baking company or the burger factory; Check out what happened when banking behemoth JP Morgan simply wanted you to "#askJPM".
Remember these cautionary tales, and so many more just like it, because within a flash and a screenshot — poof.
It's all gone.
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After doing a deep dive into social media disasters by businesses, we found a common denominator. Which is also a perfect segue into our next post. No, it's not intoxicated owners wondering what people think of them. Even though, there is probably a case to be made for that scenario…
It's called Twitter…
So, before you make any decision to reply, or think you have this clever hashtag everybody will love, or want to simply create a post to cause more engagement with your "fanbase" — ask us at JEG DESIGN INC.
We'll walk you through all the good that can potentially come from it. More so, we will play "devils advocate", as we break down what could be the worst case scenario which may arise from doing something you view as "harmless".
Trust us, we want your business to show up on a Google search, we do!
Just not one for "Social Media Disasters"!
— Post by Guest Blogger & Creative Writer (for hire!) – Keith Hannigan [ www.shortbitteritalian.com ]


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Dirt, germs and Covid 19.
Yes, life is messy. But you can clean it up with simple bar of soap.
For me, the scents of soap, are awash with memories. When I catch a whiff of a certain bar or recall an old brand name, visions of childhood bubble into my brain.
How many times did my father threaten to wash my mouth out with soap? Once, after I let loose with a bad word, he grabbed a bright orange bar of Lifebouy, held it above his head like a hammer and chased me around the house.
A deodorant soap popular in the 1960s, Lifebuoy had a medicinal odor, though many men, including my father, found it refreshing. Thankfully, I never tasted it.
In our house, stone-hard bars of P&G laundry soap were stacked in a basement cupboard. Too large for small hands, these white bars, imprinted with their name, smelled like gasoline. No surprise there, as P&G was made with naphtha, a flammable oil that was later removed from the soap because it was carcinogenic. Muscle and motion were required to work up a lather, and a single rocky bar lasted two or three years. P&G cleaned the Cocker Spaniel mutt that squirmed in the warm water of the deep concrete sink; and was violently rubbed onto muddy or bloodstained clothes draped over a corrugated metal washboard.
When I was 12, and acne attacked my frightened face, my parents' secret weapon was Packer's Pine Tar soap. The dark brown chunk of home medicine looked evil but had a heavenly aroma that was not unlike the sticky gold drips of sap that I liked to scratch off pine cones and scaly tree trunks. Gently massaging the chocolate-colored froth onto my cheeks, I dreamed of clear skin and a woodsy bower where I could flee the trials of my pre-teen existence.
My favorite soaps were the miniature pink or white bars that I collected during family overnights at humble Mom and Pop motels. After Dad parked our giant red Buick (it had fins!), I'd fly out of the back seat and into the motel bathroom to unwrap the soap and give it a sniff. Cashmere Bouquet, mildly fragrant, but without the scent of any true flower, was the most common.
OK, I confess. I stuck my little nose into the soap at everyone's house. Aunts, neighbors, my piano teacher.
At Grandma's house, Dove beauty soap was extra special and found only in the upstairs bathroom where she put on her makeup and curled her hair. Delicately scented, with an unusual, sculpted oval shape, it was both an olfactory and tactile sensation for this little girl. And Grandma's hug, when her wrinkly neck and powdered face was pressed close to mine, was Dove-scented.
Dove soap is still around, a survivor amid those lackluster plastic pump bottles of liquid soap.
Maybe I should buy a bar, hold it close to my face, and remember Grandma.


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An extensive web site attacking Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti went down Tuesday after the Daily News asked the Wendy Greuel campaign about the site.
The web site, called Garcetti Fail, criticizes the councilman on numerous issues and city council votes. The site has many pages and click-throughs.
"Before you vote for Mayor of Los Angeles, you need to know the whole truth about Eric Garcetti," the site reads. "From a prominent L.A. political family, Eric Garcetti thinks the rules don't apply to him. Dig in, dive in, and get the real story."
The web site doesn't appear to accuse Garcetti of anything new, but is a round-up of news stories, as well as criticisms leveled at Garcetti over the last six months. An image of "Prince Eric" wearing a gold crown appears throughout the site.
One portion of the site attacks Garcetti's ties to an oil company, while another section criticizes him for backing budget cuts to the fire department. His lack of a vote on the children's museum in Lake View Terrace–which received money from the Department of Water and Power–is also taken to task. And his stance on the parent-trigger law is slammed.
"Eric Garcetti is a trust fund kid who never had to work a day in his life–and is a millionaire several times over," the site notes. Another section is dedicated to the topic: "Eric Garcetti is Not True to his Word."
A disclaimer on the site reads: "Paid for by Wendy Greuel for Mayor 2013-General (election)."
The word "demo" is in web site's address, raising questions about whether the site was supposed to be public. It was found via a routine Google search by the Daily News.
Shortly after the Daily News asked the Greuel campaign about the site, a password system was put in place, making the pages inaccessible. The images above and below are screen shots.
The domain GarcettiFail.com was registered in February 2013, according to the web site Register.com. The site's owner is listed as private.
Political consulting firm Mandate Media is listed as the creator of the web site. According to the Ethics Commission, the Greuel campaign has paid Mandate Media more than $60,000.
The Greuel campaign didn't respond to the email inquiry.
Greuel and Garcetti face off on May 21.
Screen shots of the Garcetti Fail web site (Click to enlarge)


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Teaching adult learners and planning adult curriculum becomes increasingly complex in the 21st century, calling for teaching and learning going beyond the traditional pedagogy.
This programme affords opportunities for students to be equipped with the knowledge and skills for adult learning. Over and above the fundamentals of pedagogy and assessment practices, the programme will show how learning can be designed to accommodate different learner characteristics, preferences and goals, whilst leveraging on learning technologies.
Pitched to meet the demands and needs of current educators, this programme places emphasis on current trends in adult teaching and learning . Through courses offered, students will also be able to conduct their own critical inquiry in the field. Students wishing to embark and specialise in management studies or action research work, in relation to adult learning, are able to do so towards the end of the programme.
Taught by academics, this programme will broaden knowledge of key learning constructs, and deepen professional learning. It will also advance skillsets through critical inquiry and approaches.
Programme Structure
The Master of Adult Learning programme allows participants to complete the programme via different pathways through different exit points at graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's level to cater for participants with different professional goals, needs and interests.
Core Modules
- ADL511 Engaging Adults for Learning
- ADL513 Approaches to Blended Learning
- ADL515 Assessment in Adult Learning
- ADL521 Learning Design and Methodology
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"You've got to tell me how your professional fashion makeover went!" friends demanded since they learned I'd booked a company called Stilista Boston to save my ailing style.
"I mean, what did the fashion consultant do?" they pried. "Did she make fun of your clown-like shoes? Did she throw that hideous orange shirt out the window? Did she burn that ragged brown cardigan?" (Sheesh — clearly I wasn't the only one who knew I needed some fashion resuscitation.)
Given how great my experience was with Stilista, I'm going to tell the whole story here, since it was so different from how I'd feared it would be.
The story starts earlier this year when I received an email from a woman named Maria who I'd gone to high school with years ago. "I saw your article about travel fashion as a new mother," Maria wrote, "and I realized you might be interested in trying out the styling services offered by my company, Stilista."
"Oh!" I replied. "Well, I do have a closet full of decade-old, ratty clothes that don't fit me… but I'm nervous! I mean, will you make fun of me when you open the closet doors? Will you force me to buy weird 'Dry Clean Only' stuff that I'll never wear? Will you judge me because I don't wear makeup?"
Maria assuaged my fears, so I went ahead and booked her for the "Turn It Around: Wardrobe Revamp" package: An Initial Consultation, a complete Wardrobe Analysis, and (on a separate day) a three hour shopping trip.
The Initial Consultation made me feel much better. For an hour, Maria asked some excellent questions about my style preferences, and I vented all my fashion neuroses to her, telling her some things I've never told anyone. She listened and took notes, and I got more and more animated as I revealed my style agonies. "For some reason," I confessed, "I can spend $500 on a plane ticket, no problem, but it physically hurts me to pay more than $12 for a shirt!"
Maria nodded, understanding. "Our fashion purchasing patterns run very deep," she said, making me feel like far less of a freak.
"Yes!" I blurted out. "I was raised to be thrifty, and loved wearing my cousins' secondhand clothes, and so that mindset is just what feels right, now. I get most of my clothing now for free from clothing swaps, but given that I'm now a 32-year-old professional and mother, I really want to step it up more… but I don't know how! I get into a department store and I just panic."
"Our shopping trip will help with that," Maria explained. "We can work within your budget, and once you have a few high quality, versatile items, getting dressed will be so much easier. Just like you plan for travel, it helps to plan for shopping. We will go in with a clear list that we make together after the Wardrobe Analysis. Speaking of that, shall we go upstairs to your closet for the next part?"
The Wardrobe Analysis was awesome. We went through every single item of clothing that I own (including all shoes and coats), and Maria didn't once make fun of me, even as it became clear that I owned some truly tragic fashion situations.
My first favorite moment came when Maria asked, "Do you mind if I organize your closet?" I gaped at her, then at the balled up wads of clothing strewn inside out, four-to-a-hanger. "Um, go ahead… I beg of you!" I replied.
My other favorite moment came when I held up a threadbare shirt that I'd gotten secondhand in college over a decade ago. "Should I keep this?" I asked Maria.
"Well," Maria replied tactfully, "In our Initial Consultation you explained that you don't like frayed or tattered styles. This shirt is in that territory, isn't it?"
Thanks to Maria's respectful coaching, I was able to make a pile labeled "Clothes to Donate" that was so large, I could completely bury my body under it (as evidenced by the second photo). Once the bag was donated, I was hit by how much lighter and happier I felt. It was akin to the exhilarating freedom and simplicity that comes from backpacking around the world and realizing all you really need are a handful of great clothes.
The Three Hour Shopping Trip was two weeks later due to my travel schedule, and Maria meticulously planned it. She had emailed me a three page document detailing my style preferences from our Initial Consultation and Wardrobe Analysis, and it included a clear shopping list. For items that we would be unlikely to find in stores (namely cute comfort shoes for my rather expansive feet) Maria provided web links for where to purchase quality versions online.
We met in the discount wing of a big department store, since Maria wanted to respect my lower budget, but to also explore some non-secondhand stores that I'd never before entered. As I walked up to meet her, she handed me a coffee. Bliss! I calmed down from the tizzy that department stores usually send me into, and followed Maria, awe-struck, as she systematically gathered items from our list off the shelves and into the cart.
"Of course," she said, "just like in the Wardrobe Analysis, feel free to push back if you disagree with anything I suggest. You have to actually want to wear anything we get!"
In the Fitting Room, we took two stalls next to each other and Maria handed me clothes as I popped out and modeled them. The skin-tight fuchsia jeans (my idea) were a "No," but eight other items in that first store were a "Yes." That was a miracle, as was the fact that Maria's calm presence meant that I actually followed through with the purchases rather than bolting out of the store and back on the train as I so often do when shopping panic hits me.
We hit three more stores after that: an inexpensive but fashionable one, a high end one (that freaked me out so blatantly that Maria guided me to the exit), and a fancy secondhand store. About an hour in, I was getting visibly fatigued… when suddenly Maria pulled a water bottle out of her bag for me! I gulped it down, and she revealed that she had another water, plus a granola bar packed for me, too, should I need it. What service!
The result of our three hours of shopping? Fifteen items from our shopping list for less than two hundred dollars. Nearly everything ended up being on sale! The items were a great mix of basic essentials to replace the ones I'd worn to threads in my closet (tanks, work pants, tights) plus fun pieces to add flair (like the fabulous print pencil skirt in the first "After" photo).
Throughout our shopping, Maria gave tips on how to select a fit, brand, style, and color, and answered all the deep, dark fashion queries I've been too scared to ask, like, "Are these pants scandalously tight, or perfectly fitting?" and "Would it be bad to wear a knit cardigan to my friend's wedding?"
A few days after our shopping trip, Maria emailed me a detailed follow-up document that summarized the shopping list items I still needed to pick up to round out my wardrobe. She provided names of good stores and websites for each. I'll do that last bit of shopping myself this weekend before my teaching job starts up again, and will sail into the school year in fashionable ease!
In Conclusion, Maria really helped me expand my clothing choices and understanding, but she also gave me something unexpected. I now have more confidence in my own fashion choices! My expectation of a professional fashion consultation was that I would be told I have horrible taste and needed a sartorial brain reboot.
Instead, it was deeply reassuring during my Stilista experience to have a professional tell me that over half of the wardrobe I already own is actually great (even a few pieces I have been unsure about), and to see that many of the items Maria picked out for me in the stores were the very ones I would have selected myself. I'm on the right track!
If you look at photos of me in middle school, you'll see that I spent much of my life being ashamed and unsure of my fashion style. How beautiful that someone from my past emerged to bring closure to those worries!
I was provided with much-needed fashion help by Stilista Boston, but all opinions and swimming around in piles of clothing are my own.
The author, Lillie Marshall, is a 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English, fitness fan, and mother of two who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Around the World "L" Travel and Life Blog in 2009, and over 4.2 million readers have now visited this site. Lillie also runs TeachingTraveling.com and DrawingsOf.com. Subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media!


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Legal Checklist Before You Rent In
Whether you are renting in a house or a flat or studio, be prepared and make a rational assessment of the legalities. Never ever enter into a legally binding contract lightly. It's important to take your time and raise any concerns before you sign. If you've never rented before then we've put together the most important things you need to check in your contract.
Check the Rental Tenure Thoroughly
Check the end and start date of the contract. Generally it begins when landlord hand-over the keys but you can always negotiate few days for setting up the house before you actually move-in
Signing authority
It is essential to make sure that your rent agreement is signed by the signing authority itself and not any caretaker of the property. The legal owner of the property must only sign the contract irrespective of the fact that who has been occupying the property previously. This should certainly be verified in case of sub-let property too. Tenants often get duped in such cases.
Lock-in Period and not the rental contract
It is significantly necessary to check the lock-in period and not only the rent contract. Lock-in period is the minimum period of stay for which you cannot vacate the property. For e.g. if you have a contract for 11 months and lock-in period of 6 months, you will have to pay the rent for 6 months even if you want to vacate the property. This simply means that your rent agreement or tenure of 11 months is independent of the lock-in period. So, it is important for you to check thoroughly the lock-in period to avoid any unwanted disputes with the landlord in future.
Furnishing Details
By law, if any of the fittings provided by the landlord is not working or is in unsatisfactory condition, the landlord is responsible for its repair or replacement. The tenant should not be charged by the landlord for the same. Well, this is something which should be not just communicated verbally by the landlord or the dealer but rather on the agreement so that the tenant doesn't have to bear the expenses that come up later. A specific clause must be added regarding the maintenance of the property in order to avoid any dispute.
At the same time it is advised to check every nook and corner of the house for any kind of unfair plumbing condition or any other fixture discrepancies before the tenant decides to move in.
Notice Period
Notice Period needs to be mentioned on the agreement clearly for both the parties. This should be in favour of both tenant as well as the landlord when they want to vacate the house or get the house vacated respectively.
Security Deposit
Security Deposit is essentially levied in order to rectify the arrears in case of any damages to the property, unpaid bills and other miscellaneous charges to be borne by the tenants for wear and tear of the property during the rental tenure. However, it is equally significant to pay the same through the bank deposit or cheque and also know exactly when you can claim it back from the landlord.
Remember, once you have decided on the contract and have signed up the rent agreement, there is no looking back. So, be very careful while drafting, reading and finally signing every clause of it.


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A new directionMarius Nichiforeac discovered a talent that he never knew he had, until he tried. Read about how the discovery of this talent made him the happy young man he is today.
Chef, culinary art, hard enough, head chef, I was surviving, Restaurant, sous-chef, support my parents, the wrong company, washing dishes, work ethics,


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What is the Best Outdoor HDTV Antenna? A Look at the Top Three Outdoor HDTV Antennas
Outdoor Antennas
When I was growing up in my parent's two-story home, we had a giant metal antenna on the side of the house that rose above the roof. Inside, we had a little rotary dial that was used to adjust the antenna by rotating the top. The process was never quite exact, but on a good day we could pick up television stations from over fifty miles away. Things have changed a lot since those old analog days, especially now that everything has gone digital. Instead of the giant towering metal antennas of yesterday, you can get even better performance with a smaller digital antenna that mounts on the side of your house. Here's a look at some of the best outdoor HDTV antennas currently on the market.
Channel Master 4228HD Outdoor Rooftop HDTV Antenna
This monstrosity is about four feet wide by three feet tall, but it is considered one of the best long range outdoor antennas you can buy. It can be mounted on the rooftop, just like in the old days, or hung up in your attic. You'll get the best performance putting it outside, and mounted so this antenna is rated to pick up VHF and UHF signals from up to 60 miles away. Given that type of power, this impressive antenna is perfect for someone who lives in an area where reception isn't so easy to come by, such as rural areas. Roof installation does require a mast to be installed, so the $75-80 price tage is not all-inclusive. Crutchfield.com also recommends that you couple this antenna with the Channel Master 7777 Preamplifier for even better performance.
It is currently available from Amazon.com for $74.49.
For more information, visit the manufacturer's website.
Antennas Direct DB4 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna
The DB4 model antenna from Antennas Direct is more or less just a pair of their DB2 model antenna, both of which are highly regarded for their reception. Although it can be installed in your attic, this antenna was primarily designed to go outside of your home. Each pane measures 19 inches wide and 29 inches tall, or vice versa depending on how you orient the antenna during installation. Both panels are adjustable, meaning that you won't have to tweak this one too much once you get it set right during installation. According to the manufacturer, it has an approximate 13.7 dB gain, which is very good.
It is currently available from Amazon.com for $48.21. The price does not include the mounting mast, which is @ $20 more.
For more information, including bundle packages that include the mast and an amplifier, visit the manufacturer's website.
Terk HDTV Amplified Antenna
This outdoor antenna from Terk is the big brother to their stellar indoor model, and you can see the design similarities. One big plus to this model is that it includes all the necessary mounting hardware, so there is nothing else to buy. You can mount it inside your attic or on the side of your house, or even clamp it directly onto your existing antenna mast. It's not a very small antenna, with a reach measuring almost four feet, but that is what makes it work so well. This antenna is also amplified, thus providing even more boost to the signals it receives, and it is multidirectional so you can mount it in one place and never have to mess with it again.
It is currently available from Amazon.com for $71.99.
Terk is a division of the Audiovox Corporation, which also owns brands like RCA and Jensen. The Terk website is still under construction at this time.


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What is "Golfer's Elbow" ?
Not to be confused with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow is caused by damaged muscle tissue at the medial epicondyle, (inner part of the elbow), whereas tennis elbow is as a result of damage to the
lateral epicondyle (outer part of the elbow). It occurs when more force is applied to this area than the normal healthy tissues can handle. Although this is most commonly found within the golfing community, it can also appear as a result of any activities requiring the lifting, throwing, or a hitting motion. This includes racket sports, such as tennis, throwing sports, weight training, or any forceful, repetitive occupational movements.
Symptoms of golfer's elbow include pain and tenderness, usually felt on the inner side of the elbow, stiffness, weakness, and numbing or tingling that radiates into the fingers. This pain can come on suddenly or gradually, and can worsen with certain movements such as swinging a golf club.
Strengthening your forearm muscles
· Use light weights
· Squeeze a tennis ball
Fix your form
Using proper equipment
· Ex. Ensuring your racket has proper grip, or a lighter head
Rest at first sign of elbow pain
Perform stretches before your activity such as the following:
If you have any pain during exercises, or are unsure about what you are doing, please consult your local physiotherapist before continuing.
Martin, E.A., & McFerran, T.A. (2017). A dictionary of nursing. Retrieved from http://www.oxfordreference.com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/view/10.1093/acref/9780198788454.001.0001/acref-9780198788454-e-3672


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What does Rufina mean?
Rufina as a girls' name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Rufina is "red haired". May be used as a feminine form of Rufus.
ASSOCIATED WITH red
VARIANTS Rufeena, Rufeine, Ruffina, RuphynaCREATIVE FORMS
Rufina Alessia (R.A.), ..
How popular is Rufina?
Rufina is a very popular first name for women (#2025 out of 4276, Top 47%) but a unique last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Rufina entered the list in 1920-1929 and reached its highest rank of #1733 in the U.S. in the 1920s, but is not in the list currently. (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Auina, Eugina, Hugina, Julina, Lucina, Lumina, Luvina, Raina▲, Ravena, Ravina, Ravinia, Ravinna, Regina▼, Reina▲, Reubena, Reubina (see Rubena), Rexina, Rina, Robena, Robin▼, Robina, Robine, Robinia, Robyna, Rodina, Romina▲, Rosina▼, Rowina, Rozina, Rubena, Rubia, Rubina, Rubine, Rubinia, Rubyna, Ruthina, Ruzena and Rylina. These names tend to be less commonly used than Rufina.See names in meaning and etymology.


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Carbon steel is pressed from raw, heavy-gauge steel, giving it a more robust, more durable option than aluminium in many restaurant kitchens. Casseroles, cakes, bread, pies, and other delicacies work well in carbon steel baking pans. Scrub the interior of carbon steel pans with hot water and a soft-bristle brush to keep them clean; do not use soap. It's crucial to remember that carbon steel pans need to be seasoned and maintained regularly. Carbon steel cookware is lightweight, durable, and transmits heat more quickly and evenly than almost any other comparable material. It's more adaptable and manoeuvrable than cast iron and far more durable than stainless steel, copper, and conventional 'nonstick.'
Cookware and bakeware are kitchen items such as pots, pans, and baking sheets that are used to prepare food. Cookware is used on the stovetop or a range, whereas bakeware is used in the oven. Some implements can be used as both cookware and baking utensils. Cookware and bakeware come in a wide range of shapes, materials, and interior surfaces. Some materials carry heat well, while others retain it. Some covers are nonstick, while others need to be seasoned.
Some pots and lids include low thermal conductivity handles or knobs, such as bakelite, plastic, or wood, that make them simple to take up without oven gloves.
Get Carbon Steel Kitchen Pastry Cooling Rack now!
Brand Name IFITU PUBO
Baking & Pastry Tools Type – Baking Inserts
Feature – Stocked
Model Number – J20200312004Z
Material – Carbon steel
Type – Baking & Pastry Tools
Certification – SGS
- When properly cared for, it can serve for a very long time.
- Heat conductor of exceptional quality
- For increased versatility, achieves and maintains both extremely low and very high temperatures.
- Nonstick by nature
- Carbon steel is solid and resistant to stress. As a result, it's a common choice for construction, pipe, and road support. In addition, unlike many other metals, this form of steel does not decay.
- Steel is a safe material to handle and work with when compared to many other materials. It's also a good material for making fire-resistant, hurricane-resistant, tornado-resistant, and earthquake-resistant homes.
- Carbon steel is environmentally friendly since it is easy to recycle compared to many other materials.
- Economical – Compared to other metals, carbon steel may be produced very thin for various applications, such as pipelines. As a result, it is incredibly cost-effective. Carbon steel pipes, for instance, are less expensive to manufacture than copper pipes.
- Carbon steel pots and pans are healthy to cook with and last a long time. Cookware made of aluminium can react with foods and cause health issues. Carbon steel cookware is also more resistant to dents and scratches than aluminium cookware. Carbon steel, on the other hand, warms up quite quickly.
- If not correctly cared for, it is prone to rust.
- Seasoning is required.
A traditional bakery rack consists of a rectangular prism with sides and cross members. The conventional frame, also known as a prism, is a structure that supports the baking sheet pan and its contents, usually numerous pans. In addition to the pans, this structure must allow for the attachment of wheels or any other option that will fulfil its purpose.


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With fifteen (15) distinct weeks remaining before the election, The Tribune-Review's Jeremy Boren starts our week off right with a cup of hot oatmeal and an in-depth look at the differences between our mayoral candidates.
After an enlightening-to-no-one lead graph on age, experience, and marital status (being married doesn't count with voters until you have children how much would that kick ass as an April surprise?), Boren cites four votes as especially illustrative:
1) Act 47 state oversight. Ravenstahl, AGAINST. Peduto, FOR.
There is broad agreement that Act 47 has been beneficial, so the Mayor will have to explain this vote, and possibly admit an evolution in thinking.
2) A buffer zone for protests around abortion clinics. Ravenstahl, AGAINST. Peduto, FOR.
Will this issue gain traction? Will Peduto try? Can the Mayor make it a 1st Amendment issue, or does it contribute toward his "Bush Factor"?
3) Dealing with Twanda Carlisle's spending fiasco. Ravenstahl PASSED limits on discretionary spending, Peduto FAILED TO PASS an outright ban on walking-around-money.
This places Peduto even more fixedly as the reform candidate; but people like money, and like when it walks around some.
4) Tax Increment Financing for PNC office tower. Ravenstahl FOR. Peduto AGAINST.
Oddly, this would seem to align Peduto with the Trib editorial board (think, "Mr. Rohr, give back the public money"), which in turn would align Ravenstahl with the Heinz Endowments.
Finally, Dick Skrinjar chimes in with this one:
5) Ravenstahl for Council President. Ravenstahl FOR. Peduto FOR.
Just like Ravenstahl has some explaining to do on vote #1, Peduto at some point must forthrightly explain this, whether or not it's a Skrinjar trap.
Interesting: Much of the analysis in Boren's piece came from the Allegheny Institute — a local conservative think-tank — and it was mostly in Peduto's favor. If Bill Peduto can swing being the candidate of experience, and the candidate of reform, and the candidate of conservatives — that is something.
BTW, the Allegheny Institute has a blog, which accepts comments, and is totally worth following.